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

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From down under A different perspective to Colden Hall and College Pond. With many changes through the years, these two sights have remained constant. -Photo by E. Barrera ■-» Tranquil setting The Memorial Bell Tower, a school land- mark, adds intrigue to campus at dusk. -Photo by E. Barrera Fun in the sun North Complex men go for the gusto in an afternoon game of volleyball. Dorm life gave many students an opportunity to develop friendships. -Photo by E. Barrera 10 College life

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I Si f Growing up. Gaining incley i, u ii u, u sponsibility played a large pari in going J college. A few students stayed in the ' Ville to catch rays and knowledge during the sum- ler months. Others packed their belong- igs and moved in as August 27 and the Tst day of classes rolled around. Lifestyles changed almost overnight. With the absence of Mom ' s cooking and Dad ' s car, students found themselves out on their own and beginning another phase ' of life. Activities, sponsored by various organizations, kept students busy. A spring and fall concert. Homecoming celebra- tions and various plays offered students a pixture of entertainment. Changes were daily, offering challenges of all types and encouraging a change of pace. Bear hug In the reception line alter the investilure ceremonies. President Dean Hubbard hugs his mother appreciatively. His parents were honored guests at the luncheon. -Photo by E. .Barren ' ' ft Hi ho Skits are a big pari of the entertain- ment during the Homecoming Variety Show. Phi Sigma Epsilon presented Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Randy Hoy and Greg Coffer portray dwarfs. -Photo by D. Kempker

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Catchin ' rays Mllllkan beach is always a popular spot tor sun-bathers. Many students took advantage of the time to relax that summer school offered. -Photo by E. Barrera. New arrival Changes on campus include the arrival of Dean Hubbard to replace B.D. Owens as University president. -Photo by E. Barrera Guaranteed Students find change necessary for survival ' hange. It ' s constant, predictable and guaranteed. One of the biggest changes oc- cured when a high school senior was suddenly thrown into a maze of new faces, surroundings and responsibilities. Upon arrival on campus, talk of silly freshmen antics started circling. Classes posed quite a dilemma for some freshmen. The trouble began before they even attended their first course. Armed with books of every size and shape, they headed in the front doors of Colden Hall only to find no 100 room numbers existed. Panic. The situation didn ' t get much bet- ter at lunch time. One freshman, going through the cafeteria line, grabbed the display plate. Another dropped their plate and was greeted with a round of applause. But those first few weeks past and soon everything was under control. As time went by, experienced students accepted the fact that um- brellas stayed in the closet when a Maryville rain and wind storm crop- ped up or suffer embarrassment as it turned inside out and sent them flying. Wardrobes always included an array of cool, warm and in-between outfits. Weather was one factor which was uncontrollable, but needed certain preparations. Racing against the clock, ad- dicted daytime drama fans found they could wait until that last set of commercials, grab a book and still make it to class before counted ab- sent. And that wasn ' t all a student had to accomplish. The responsibility always longed for was suddenly there and had to be dealt with in various ways. Mom was no longer nearby to do trashbags full of laundry. Dad wasn ' t there for a quick loan, to borrow the car or to help balance the checkbook. Suddenly, when the alarm went off, there was no one to come in and make certain it was obeyed. And at test time there was was only one person there to put the card game on hold and bring out the books. The biggest responsibility that weighed on a student ' s mind dealt with choosing a major that would directly influence their future. In the past several years, other decisions dealing with changing the was JW im- the atmosphere around campus have been made. New buildings added more facilities, such as the B.D. Owens Library opened in 1983 and the Mary Linn Performing Arts Center opened in December. In June the final step to reconstructing the Administration building after the 1979 fire was complete when aventilator placed atop the building. A patio was built outside Jones Union, while inside provements were made to Spanish Den, Deli and relocating of the University Club. A new face on campus created other changes. President Dean Hubbard. After seven years, B.D. Owens resigned his position, thus bringing a host of new decisions by his predecessor. In four years at the University, new faces came and went, each of- fering their unique contribution. Through it all, nothing remained the same. Students graduated or left. Structures were built or reconstructed. Change. It was constant, un- predictable and guaranteed. -Dana Kempker College life 11