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

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Somewhere over the hills and plains of Missouri, beyond the corn fields and in- terstates, lies Northwest Missouri State University-home for 5,243 students. Overall enrollment showed a 1.9 per- cent increase from 1982, the fourth largest increase in the history of Nor- thwest. Although the number of students living on campus decreased, approx- imately half of the enrollment made their home in the residence halls. A student then met the person with whom they would live, argue and share things. Roommates could put a strain on the carefree college days for those not us- ed to sharing cramped living quarters with Clara the crybaby, Alfred the genius, Joni the slob or Ralph the life of every party. However, the lucky ones found someone with whom to share gossip, order late night pizza and play April Fools ' Day jokes at 2 a.m. The reason I moved into the dorm was to meet more people, said Helen Bright. I met my roomie through two friends and we decided to combine our rooms apartment style. We have a lot of common interests and there haven ' t been any real problems. After having met the roommate, the next step was to give rooms that lived-in look by decorating. Challenged imagina- tions created comfortable and original rooms within a limited price range. Many students quickly realized the ease of wasting time in a dormitory. Although a balance existed between eating, sleeping, studying, talking and partying, some students found thai balance difficult to locate. It ' s hard to schedule my time to do everything that I want to, Bright said. To me, my studying is most important because that ' s the reason I ' m here. Another difficulty to overcome was for those students who longed for in- dependence, yet saw the dorm as a sur- rogate parent-reminding them certain hours would be quiet for study and sleep, visitors would leave at 1 a.m. and three balanced meals were provided nearby. Other residents saw the dorm as a stepping-stone between home and com- plete independence. College life became a time of learning to do everyday jobs for oneself-for instance, laundry. Laundry was time consuming, boring and a hassle to beg, borrow and steal that last dryer dime. Battling for a machine was a never- ending struggle, but quite an accomplish- ment, when the chore was completed. Many students encountered their first taste of managing finances. Checking ac- counts offered convenience. And with each notice of insufficient funds came another glimpse of the real world. Meeting new and interesting people can help create a homey atmosphere. A dorm can be just a place to stay or a home. It can be whatever a student makes it. Each dorm presented its own personality and atmosphere. But Hud- son, Cooper, Wilson, Franken or Phillips- -there was no place like home. - Dana Kempker «fre » 0(0 by D Vehicles, resembling U-Hauls, lined the streets as students moved into their new homes. -Photo by D. Cieseke Student leaders aided those in distress while moving in. Vicki Batterton gives directions to help a lost parent. -Photo by D. Cieseke Moving In 21

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SomP Mis tefstate Univef Ovei cent largest thwest 20 Moving In Everyone got in on the relocating process. Rela- tives, sweethearts and roommates were re- cruited to speed the tedious haul. -Photo by D. Ciesel e .

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Wet, M ' inmnfi and wcnderf ul Ncrtliwest aces t€ the tncvies Tired eyes and sore bodies were a com- mon sight Sunday, thus marking the end of another Northwest Homecoming. From the opening curtain of the Variety Show, to the final victory dance, the Bearcats celebrated the 59th Homecom- ing with an abundance of wet, wonderful and winning spirit. Hollywood came alive on campus, with the Homecoming theme of Famous Movies. The variety show was hosted by Al Andrew and Joe Saubers. It was a week long event that featured nine skits and 10 oleo acts. The role of the emcees involved more than just introducing the acts, Andrew said. Our own act varied a little from night to night depending on the crowd response. After four nights of performance, Cindi Mayor emerged as the top oleo enter- tainer with her acappella rendition of Come In From the Rain. Mary Quiroz won second place singing Memory and Jan Malone and Greg Gilpin ' s duet, How Do You Keep the Music Playing?, took third. The Delta Chi men took first place with their rewrite of Animal House. Scott Vyskocil directed the skit, but it was a whole-group effort, Jay DeLeonard said. We worked together on everything. A tie between Phi Sigma Epsilon ' s The Wizard of Northwest and Sigma Phi Ep- silon ' s On Colden Pond resulted for second place. Tau Kappa Epsilon took fourth with their rendition of Young Frankenstein. In the Greek women ' s division the Phi Mus took first with Fame, followed by Alpha Sigma Alpha, performing Heaven Can Wait; Sigma Sigma Sigma and Gone With the Northwest Wind, and the Delta Zeta ' s remake of Bye Bye Bir- die Bearcat. Franken Hall, the only independent skit, took first place in that category with Flashdance. com No Northwest event would be complete without the appearance of mascot Bobby Bearcat. -Photo by S, Setiey Sigma Sigma Sigma members bring The Muppet Movie characters to life through many hours of hard work. -Photo by D. Nowatzke 22 Homecoming