Northeastern State University - Tsa La Gi Yearbook (Tahlequah, OK)

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Cold Feet Something experienced by many until ice breaker activities warmed things up. In Hawaii they say aloha , in the Deep South they greet with hi y'all , but on campus a simple howdy says a lot. During the first week of school the Fiedmen said it in many ways.- Aher completing the first day of classes, students, faculty and administration gathered to share in a com- mon interest, eating watermelon. The watermelon feed, held on the grounds of the Fitness Center, kicked off an evening of festivity. While waiting for the show to be- gin, an eager audience of students and faculty talked about old times, summer experiences and made new friends while enjoying the ice cold watermelon. As the sun set the grounds became a showplace. Campus organizations showed new arrivals that going to college isn't all work. School organizations present- ed skits in an effort to enlighten and interest new stu- dents in their cause and to help students make the transition to college an easier step. The cheerleaders, the Majestics and the band also participated, helping to make the show a success. The activities had their desired effect. As Muskogee freshman Ann Clouse said, lt was a lot of fun. It's going to be a great year. Thunder, lightning and high humidity highlighted the next day's events. A forecast calling for light rain turned into a thunderstorm as the Howdy Dance got under way. Hundreds of people gathered in the ballroom, shoulder to shoulder, dancing the newest steps to the latest songs. Onlookers observed darkness laced with fluorescent lights, people as far as the eye could see, and sounds of laughter, song and rain flooding the ballroom. lt was the biggest 'Howdy Dance' turnout in the his- tory of the school, Northeastern Activities Board presi- dent Billy Beets said. There were easily 3,000 people in attendance. We were really pleased. Thanks to the Greeks and other campus organizations this will be a week to remember. Many students were surprised, to say the least, by the inaugural games. Never in their wildest dreams did they expect any serious competition from the faculty. However, after listening to some pretty bold claims by students, the faculty went to the athletic field and edu- cated students in the areas of volleyball tfaculty 2 - students ii and basketball tfaculty 65 - students 631. Due to unforeseen problems tno ropei, the tug-of-war competition was cancelled. This, however, increased the importance of the softball game. Going into that event tworth 10 pointsi, the students were down 6-0 and needed a strong performance to win the game and take the overall competition. That's exactly what happened. By shutting out the faculty 3-0 the students earned their 10 points and came from behind to capture the inau- gural games. The fun and excitement ofthe week played a big part in making new students feel more a part of the cam- pus. Connors transfer student Danny Parson said, lt's different at a bigger college. lt's really an experience here and much different from what I was accustomed to. As the week came to an end, students and faculty were exhausted from the busy days and fun-filled nights. Everyone was certain the red carpet had been rolled out and we had been welcomed to campus in the tra- dition of true Fiedmen style. 'I Darryl Thomas Mother Nature provides a gorgeous fall afternoon for softball, the event of the inaugural games. Students, with the aid of outfielder K Knight, managed to take the game which moved them ahead of FacuItylStaff team in total points. iPhoto - Nicole Hauserl ng! i

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X. A i 'L .ig i Vt' Q9 7 rm ft N -sr A W, .1 x SYQX X W.. -'X' . wi-.4 K Between special activities and annual events, living on campus was always something to do. 17 - Melissa Moore Student support can be important to a team's success. Campus frater- nities and sororities made a point of sitting together and hoped that their combined efforts would encourage the football Ftedmen. iPhoto - Mike Brownj great, there was More Than Met The Eye Campus residents bring many personal items into their dorm rooms trying to make them seem more like home. Many students came prea pared for a long stay, and hoped that special touches would make their rooms more pleasurable. iPhoto - Mike Brownj During football season, enthusiasts rarely have a problem finding a game to watch. On one occassion, Corbin Jarvis couldn't decide which of his favorite teams to keep up with. At Gable Field he supported the Fledmen while listening to his other favorite on the radio. iPhoto ' Mike Brownl Participation in recreational events helps many relieve stress. It wasn't necessary to be a player to get involved in sporting events. Soccer fans Lynn Haueter and Paula Oberg, watch as the season opener gets under way. iPhoto - Mike Brownl K....., 5 Campus Life 4 ,. ,W

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5 7 F ,f .f A . .Lf ... ities l Both teams demonstrate good sportsmanship in ev- ery event ofthe inaugural games. Students Kelly Knight and Katharine Foster snake hands with FacultylStaff team member Debbie Garrett, Library. The softball game proved to be the key to victory for students in the opening week games. iPhoto - Nicole Hauserj After being educated by the FacultylStaff team in the sport of basketball, students try to recapture the No. 1 seat with the volleyball match. Once again stu- dents had to eat their words. iPhoto - Darryl Thomasl lain..-... Old friends reunite and new friends are made at a annual Howdy Week Watermelon Feed. Lisa Trice, B7 Miss Cherokee and Missy Burton, 1987 Miss NSU are a piece of melon before meeting the crowd dur- 1 an introduction pep rally featuring the cheerlead- s, the Maiestios, the band and skits by various mpus organizations. iPhoto - Mike Brownj School organizations entertain the audience with skits and use the opportunity to inform new arrivals of the many clubs on campus. James Roberts, Andy Mal- colm and Tony Grindle found a seat after the waterme- lon feed and watched the show. iPhoto - Mike Brownl 'swf' i Clock Tower That gleaming shine seven stories above campus came from Seminary l-lall's clock tower, after being refurbished with copper. The plastic cone atop the 100-year-old struc- ture was replaced, along with the rotted wood beneath the cone. The 310,000 renovation project took place between the summer and tall terms because of possible dangers with the l00-foot scaffolding used to complete the tower. Workers finished one day early and under budget, ac- cording to Bob Patrick, Ir., physical plant director. We are very proud ol the way the clock tower turned out, The copper gleam changes from minute to minute, depending on the time of day, Patrick said. I thought touching up the clock tower was an excellent idea. The new copper cone added a great deal to the overall appearance oi the building and to the entire campus as well, said Tom Cottrill, division chairman of Arts and Letters who oc- cupies office space in the stately old building. The first building on cam- pus, Seminary Hall opened in 1887 as a school and living quarters for Cherokee wom- en. The tower served as our symbol of recognition on many campus brochures as well as billboards throughout Green Country, it also provid- ed a melody on the hour from the topmost point of campus. T .vovfiw J