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

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pite nasty fall weather halftime activities are out with Fiedmen style. Mary Beth deSteiguer her crown while Terry Williams stands at her 7 . Nicole Hausert 'Y f 'Q Q-A I in J. .5 .A 7 1 ' , . . , , 1,' fv 'item I I 6, I ,,Y6,3?f ,. st. , . V Q it In 5 .t - A ll , I ,p- 16 X u Q ear bla .f,,',.r W f f .ii , X' .,Wa,.ni ' rr, G f,kV I -,Q , ,. . my Q film, Q ',,,,. tha' - The excitement ofthe day is enhanced as Mickey Mouse, played by Jana Hightower, parades school spirit during halftime activities. The intermission show was orchestrated through the cooperative efforts of var- ious student organizations and the Office of Student Affairs. iPhoto - Todd Johnsoni At the start of the contest with Evangel College, David Steinberg and Rick Bishop follow a kick-off tra- dition anci raise their helmets high. Overcoming a rain soaked field the Ftedmen fought their way to a 22-15 win and provided a perfect ending for the celebration. iPhoto - Todd Johnsoni Alcohol Alert , . A-s..lT,..l, M . ..,.. .,,, ,qm..t.l,,,y,3 . , t M I 1 I lima I' Trends in Teen iff 71 Changes for the Bette and for the WQYSC 2 G-I6odot me me mu -mm aww N E VV S 'K ',QDi:'i2'f?i'lf'iinit i For the second consecutive year our university, in con- junction with other universi- ties around the nation, participated in the National Collegiate Alcohol Aware- ness Week. One factor that directly ai- tected us was that the weeks slate ot activities fell on the same week as homecoming. The Counseling and Career Center was responsi- ble for Coordinating the event. Counselors were avail- able at the center for help in the areas of eating disorders and drug or alcohol abuse, Carol Young, coordinator and counselon was in charge of the presentation. It was very significant that this came during homecoming, ct time when many students drink more heavily, Young said. Our goal was to encourage students to be aware of the dangers of alcohol abuse and to give them more infor- mation on how to make responsible decisions regard- ing the use of alcohol, stat- ed Young. Films such as D.W.I. , a documentary about drinking and driving featuring the hue story ot LA, Dodgers pitcher Bob Welch were presented. Workshops, displays and lec- tures were on the schedule. Dianne Barker, Cherokee County assistant district attor- ney and Ieroi Bowles, Hill- crest Medical Center therapist were among the professionals on campus en- couraging students to be aware. Homecoming l 7

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Homecoming and Tahlequah residents. The alumni Majestics joined the current team for a spectacular performance. The Redman and Evangel College struggled on a rain-soaked Gable field to a scoreless first quarter Quar- terback Calvin Johnson connected on a 12-yard touch- down pass to tightend Walt Pesterfield, and Jerry Springer's extra point gave the Redmen a 7-O lead with 9:22 remaining in the second period. Evangel Crusaders roared back, elasping only one minute and 37 seconds when quarterback John Price teamed with flanker James Feazell on a 70-yard bomb, tying the score 7-7. With 53 seconds left, tailback John Brown rambled eight yards for another touchdown, the extra point attempt was unsuccessful. The Redmen left the field with a 13-7 halftime lead. During halftime activities, junior Mary Beth deSteiguer fdaughter of John and Mary Jo deSteiguer, alumnij was crowned homecoming queen. Jamie Woo- dy was named first runner-up. Other members of the royal court were Sherri Greer, Paula Linville and Mary Ann Zoellner. Outstanding Alumnus Dr. Woods and Citation of Merit award winners were introduced. Our band, cheerlead- ers, the Majestics and the Entertainers performed a delightful Walt Disney medley concluding the intermis- sion festivities. After battling back-and-forth for 12 minutes, the Red- men broke away from the Crusaders and scored nine points in a 17 second span. The Fiedmen were credit- ed with a safety when Evangel intentionally grounded the ball in their own end zone at the 2:45 mark of the third period. Fullback Kevin Rucker then sprinted 48-yards for paydirt and Springer added the extra point, expanding the margin 22-7, Ftedmen. Midway through the fourth quarter, Evangel Crusaders concluded the scoring on a 22-yard halfback option play from Charles Bowers to James Feazell with running back Drew Smith going for the conversion which provided the 22-15 outcome. Sometimes homecoming didn't turn out quite as it was planned. Sometimes it turned out better. Return- ing graduates were able to renew friendships and recap- ture memories, while current students made their own memories. lt is true the weather didn't cooperate. We had wet onlookers, muddy fields, some droopy floats and more than a few mussed hairdos, but that didn't stop devoted fans from turning out to celebrate a spec- tacular Homecoming. vm wtf 31 ' .te xi Campus Life .K 6 ,T gfl sv kg, - 1. 1-,r-ws t' W X T 1 Mickey Mouse and crew of Disney friends conduct the parade, kick- ing off the day's activities. This cast of characters came to us from vari- ous student organizations who elected members to serve as costumed cartoon stars. iPhoto - Daniel Jerseyl it ,sie

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Packed Tight Record-breaking enrollment figures caused overcrowding in the dorms. In case you didn't notice, a rise in the number of students meant longer lines, additional applicants for finan- cial aid and more bodies roaming around campus. The number of students reached an all time high this year. Fall figures topped the previous record and boasted a total of 8,1283 while spring enrollment main- tained the numbers with 8,041 students. Both tallies shattered last year's records. According to the College Press Service, the nation- al college student population was bigger than ever despite predictions offered by the U.S. Department of Education that it would decline as the number of 18- to 25-year-olds in the U.S. decreased. About 12.5 million students registered for classes, up from 12.4 million the previous year. In 1982 the depart- ment predicted that only 12.1 million would show up on campuses in 1987. ln the late seventies, demographers almost universally projected annual college enrollment declines from 1981 through 1991. The department attributed the growing enrollment figures to the increasing numbers of older and part-time students, women, minorities and foreign students on campuses across the nation. f Personal items add comfort when dealing with the emotions of be- ing away lrom home. Kelly Rogers settles her stuffed animals in for a year at college, iPhoto - Angela Stovalll Dorms aren't the only places with lots of people. Classes, the Snack Ban the Cue Bowl and even the sidwalks felt the increased number of students. iPhoto - Darryl Thomasi Er' Campus Life if 8 i Nowhere was the number of students on campus more evident than in resident halls. The number of stu- dents who lived in university housing reached the ca- pacity of 1,52O. Arlan Hanson, director of housing said, No one was turned away from housing, but measures had to be taken to double up resident assistants to ac- commodate the number of students who sought space in the dorms. Traditionally, there were more female than male stu- dents living on campus. This year, however, the situa- tion was reversed with male halls, primarily Hastings and Logan, being more than full. Talking Leaves, whose contract was close to expiration, occupied two wings of the Leoser complex. lt was hoped that this space would be ready for student occupancy in the fall of 1988. Average college growth in Oklahoma stood at 6 per- cent. Ours was 27.9 percent overall, making us the fastest growing four-year university in the state. Despite this growth, state funding was unable to keep up the pace and no plans for housing expansion were made. A ei Q, ' , , v n 1 . .5 MV -J' Q H 4 . -. z. ,Q 5 f O 3. 1 ' Q.- f t 14 5 . I -s Q , .. . Moving in and out with every break is something students must learn to deal with. For Netitia Walker. bringing her things back to campus af- ter the breaks was becoming routine. iPhoto - Angela Stovalll