Morehead State University - Raconteur Yearbook (Morehead, KY)

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JOHN FLAVELL KY5 HIGH ER ED y rum 4 HIGHER EDUCATION is not only a concern of the older generation. Many congressmen and ad- ministrators' children attended the rally to support their parents' quest for better education. nsu's CHEERLEADERS managed to steal the show in the civic center. Their leadership kept Morehead's fans on their toes and yelling for the university.

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GAZING into the rowdy crowd, Morehead's mascot and Governor Collins stood arm-in-arm on the speakers platform. Morehead's eagle is sophomore psychology major, Ken Hackett. The aura was tremendous. Chanting. Cheering. Supporting. The higher- education rally in Frankfort united representatives from eight public univer- sities, private colleges and community col- leges. All came together in search of a brighter future for Kentucky - higher education. Four-hundred students, faculty, and ad- ministrators from MSLI crowded on three buses destined for the Dudgeon Civic Center near the capitol. As the crowd entered the center, one could hear the roar of university pep-bands in the background. Each college and university was recognized by its Cheerleaders leading cheers for their alma mater. Students were dancing in their seats, waving balloons, and shaking pom- pons and signs representing their school. As the action ceased, the guest speaker, former North Carolina governor James Hunt appeared on the stage. He seemed an appropriate speaker for the event since he gained national recognition for his work in education. Higher Education Rally Nmsmgw5$xknhhwwnmm s l Referring to Kentucky's profound basketball history, Hunt described our state as The Kentucky Team meaning we should all pull together for that victory in education. Following Hunt's opening speech, Governor Martha Lane Collins was escorted inside the center by some of the state's honor students. Mounting the stage against a background of applause, Gover- nor Collins addressed the crowd with en- thusiasm and determination. iiWith this spirit we cannot fail, and we will not fail, Governor Collins said. Governor Collins showed approval of the rally by voicing the failure of past attempts at higher education. i can remember times when l couldnit get a group this size to talk about educa- tion, Governor Collins said. iiThis reminds me of a political convention, pep rally, and old time tent revival all rolled into one. Faculty senate leader David Brumagen, a biology doctorate, has been a principle ad- vocate of higher education. Hl attended the rally to support high. education and to bring it to the forefront c the public and legislature, Brumagen said A lot of students came not only for th support of higher education but for thei university. Paula McDowell, for example wanted the legislature to know that sh was interested in education as well as MSU ill came to represent the university feelings about bettering the education pro cess in the state, said McDowell, a senio business data-processing major fro South Shore. After the rally, students got back on th. buses and proceeded on to Lexington for - reception sponsored by the Alumn' Association in the Hilton lnn. Students at Morehead as well as the whole state, are motivated about inspiring a better educational system in the state. As Governor Collins said, Hi don't want Kentucky students to ever have to look outside their own state's boundaries for a college to attend. By ADA MIRACLE

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RING RING DE BANJO wasjust one of the musical numbers performed by the SFS cast at Bardstown. Many students, faculty, and alumnus of MSU made up the cast of this internationally acclaimed production. Stephen Foster Story