Northwest Missouri State University - Tower Yearbook (Maryville, MO)

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The rural setting of NWMSU played a major role in the attitudes of the students for it was a pleasant change of pace for most. Fresh air, sunshine, just being outdoors in a semi-slow paced environment was a major change from the hustle and bustle of ci- ty life and made Maryville an ideal college town. However, to some Maryville was a booming metropolis, which presented a totally different set of changes and adjustments. Whether a first time college student or a returning veteran, changes had to be dealt with. Students had to deal with and accept changes that came their way. Changes in the campus system, na- tional issues and international issues were on all ' s mind. Fashions, styles, music, values and morals have changed, gradually over the decade. Today ' s student must change to progress. a ' ' .: ' .■ ' ' . ■ i - ' ' ■- ' .■■■ ' Vv An area cowboy demonstrates his techni- que in roping, at the Ag-Club Jack-pot Rodeo. ■ TS ' i ,.;?; Kim Specker and Gail Crawford enjoy clowning in the hay at the October 3, an- nual Delta Zeta Hajriide.

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Changing Scenes The education process continued in it ' s fine tradi- tion. Some teachers left and others stepped in to take their places. New classes were added to better student ' s educational needs. New coaches and new teams made new records as the seasons progressed; some were successful, others were not as successful as in years past. Campus organizations offered a wide variety of special interest groups that would appeal to all students. Truely there was something for everyone. Change wasn ' t only restricted to the campus and Maryville. Missouri saw funds cut in various areas causing changes that were felt by all. The United States saw change begin with the leadership of a new president and the start of his policies. His decisions created permanent changes in the way the country and its citizens would live in the years to come. In- ternationally, communication was strained and dif- ficult between waring nations. The assassination of Egypt ' s President Anwar Sadat and general unrest in the Middle East kept all on the edge of their seats as the effects of political instability were felt in the United States. Dawn Austin returns the ball in a spring tennis match. Austin played for the Bearkitten tennis team. Band members concentrate hard on their playing at a football halftime perfor- mance. Opening

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e s? ' i ' -y ' -H t ij0 Karen Kramer Bobby and Belly Bearcat (Dan Stevens and Toni Prawl) enjoy the ride in the Homecoming parade. Twirler Lori McLemore practices with the band. McLemore is the first twirler to per- form with the band since the early I970 ' s.