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

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Monty King plans his putt while playing golf with his employer. Students paid $8 for nine holes and $13 for 18 holes. Photo by Chris Tucker Tim Rose backs a golf cart into position while working at the Mozingo Golf Course. Rose also spent time picking up golf balls on the driving range. Photo by Chris Tucker Northwest alumni search for a stray golf ball in the rough of the 18th hole during the Homecoming Alumni Tournament. Mozingo frequently offered specials in conjunction with campus events such as Family Day and Homecoming. Photo by Lesley Thacker In Transition

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10:15 A white Ford Bronco containing a group of Marotti’s friends pulled up in front of Franken Hall. arotti climbed in. 10:34 Marotti and his friend, Spenser Curtis, headed to the liquor stores. Much to their disap- ointment, Cork N Keg was closed. Marotti bought 1 12 pack of Miller at Pit Stop instead. “He didn’t ‘card me,” Marotti said. “Do you want me to card you?” the clerk asked. Marotti proudly displayed his driver’s license. ‘10:42 Marotti and his friends settled at Curtis’ house to watch television and play pool. 10:55 Marotti opened his third beer in 20 minutes and continued to play pool. Onlookers chide the players to finish the game so they can go to the bar. 11:01 The game ended when a player knocked in the eight bail. Marotti whooped, “WE’RE GOING O THE BAR!” 11:05 Marotti opened his fourth beer and started another game, apparently forgetting his plans to head to the bar. 11:10 Marotti opened what he insists is his fourth beer. The official count was five. He had no buzz, he said. “My speech will be the first to go.” He attempted to shoot and said, “This is going to be funny now, (My) hand-eye coordination just sucks,” 11:15 The game was over and the group began to plan the route they would take through the bars. N furotti Was surprised to learn he drank five beers within an hour. J ‘11:35 Curtis, Marotti and Thad Morrison hit The i to es his birthday shot. Moments after, he ae e fire (tequila and Tabasco sauce). “I oa OW what was in that, but it got me buzzed,” . 11:40 Marotti downed a shot of tequila and Dpened a beer, a 11:41 Without warning, Marotti ran to the de- ‘ med beer garden and threw up. “I didn’ t feel well,” Was his only comment. | - Marotti, feeling much better, asked onlook- ae €ave all of his good photos to his little brother. = beyond buzzing now,” he said. 55 The count was six beers and three shots as Intent on inebriation, celebrators hoist beers,shots in birthday noe roasting th Tt was the last barrier between adolescence and adulthood. It meant free access t o the bars instead of depending on the disposition of the bouncer. Incollege, the 21 st birthday took on mythical significance. For Steve Marotti, the importance of his 21st was no different. Having 4 Monday birthday meant adapting to bars closing early and waiting for friends to complete study hours. The festivities finally began a little after 10 p.m. and lasted until final call. Marotti, Morrison and Curtis walk to another bar. Midnight A collection of cups magically ap- peared on the table. Marotti shot Jaggermeister and when he got his breath back said, “Jaggermeister sucks; I can tell you that.” He chased it with a beer. 12:05 Marotti, not feeling well, debated with his buddies why the evening wasn’t going as planned. “IT went too fast this time — ] drank too much beer,” he said. They agreed. A triple shot was stil! untouched. 12:10 The bartender brought him a shot. Marotti responded by screaming “No! F cker!” and duti- fully downed it. 12:15 [t was last call. Pressure was mounting. Marotti still didn’t wantthe triple. Curtis tried to talk him into it. “PH shoot this if you shoot yours,” he said. Marotti was unconvinced. 12:17 Marotti downed the triple Jaggermeister, recoiled in disgust, chased it with a beer and then ran to the bathroom. 12:20 It was final call, Curtis decided it was time to leave. “Might as well not waste another shot” he said, referring to the regurgitated triple. He waited for Marottito get done with his beer. “Finish it up, pink- panty boy,” he said. 12:23 Marotti is loaded into the back of the Bronco via the tailgate. Marotti is convinced he is done being sick, but Curtisand Morrison aren’ tsure. 12:25 They cruised by The Sports Page and Molly’s, both of which were closed. “Let’s go out again tomorrow night,” Marotti suggested. 12:30 As they rode back to the dorms, they contemplated what went wrong. “You lasted a whole hour and a half” his friends said. Marotti, sobering up, was disappointed. “I didn’t do enough,” he said. “Can we celebrate a semi-birthday later?” he asked. His friends agreed that he needed tocelebrate it again and he should last longer the next time. 12:40 Marotti went to his room, played on ISCA and ordered a pizza. The final count was seven beers and six shots (excluding doubles and triples) within two hours, 1$t, a4 to the bar! ane I went too fast this time — I drank too much beer. Might as well not waste another shot. Steve ‘9 7 By Lesley Thacker 21st Birthday ° 15 gO0

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A lake of exciting opportunities awaited stu- dentsupon their return tocampus forthe fall as the development of Mozingo Lake escalated to ofler several recreational activities, including golf. Infact, golf became so popular among students that it surprised some Maryville officials. “We had more students playing than what we had expected,” Rick Schultz, Mozingo golf pro- fessional, said. “We set a budget for the number of students we expected to come oul, bul they exceeded that number, [1 was amazing how many students owned golf clubs and could afford to come out and play nine or 18 holes.” Butaffordability was made casicr as Mozingo Officials offered students discounted rates and season passes for nine or 18 holes. Student prices were $8 for nine holes and $13 for 18 holes. This was $1.50 less in cach area than the regular rates. In 1995 and 1996, college and high school Students golfed a combined 2,000 rounds. This aS approximately one sixth of the total rounds golfed at Mozingo. While high school students were included in this figure, Schultz said the ajority were Northwest students. Because the University did not offer golf as a Port, the state-of-the-art golf course gave stu- denis who enjoyed golf the opportunity to play. “Thad a couple girls come in from Iowa and they Were disappointed that there wasn’t a girls’ golf team at the University,” Schultz said. “ht asn’t even something they had asked about, they just expected there to be one.” Mozingo had its ofticial grand opening of all 18 oles during the summerof 1996, and the Univer- KY Was not shy about taking advantage of the fing Opportunities. Mae ovensity had used the golf course for + ing activities,” Schultz said. “They had a zo) f course to their advantage, and that on, P Casal surprise.” 'S did not bother Maryville officials who University and community consider new recreation area up to par welcomed students to the recreation area with open arms. “The members of (Maryville City) Council were very aware of the University,” Schultz said. “We didn’t want to do anything that didn’t in- clude the students into the Maryville community. It was important to remember the University. It was a big part of Maryville and it was important to... make them feel welcome.” But students found Mozingo to be more than just a golf course. The recreation area also in- cluded boating, swimming, picnic areas with shelters, hiking and lishing, not to mention the beautiful landscape that allowed students to go outside, wander and relax. Many students took advantage of swimming opportunities with the development of a swimming area complete with a sand beach. Mozingo Lake, nestled just outside of Maryville on Highway 136, was filled toits water capacity in 1996. The origin of the recreation area developed afier Maryville officials decided the city needed anew water supply. The recreational activiles developed as a bonus to the water neces- sily. Grecks appreciated that bonus overthe summer when they moved the annual summer work weck- end festivities to the recreation area, Previously, Grecks met at one of the local motels and used the pool there to reunite and visit for the summer, “People just wanted to do something instead of just going to the pool,” Jeff Bettger said. “They just wanted to get out of town. And also some people had boats and wanted to go water skiing or jet skiing.” Greeks enjoyed the recreation area so much that many said Mozingo would continue to be a part of work weekend in the future. Mozingo was something both the Maryville and Universitycommunities could enjoy together as the relationship between the two continued to grow. € ore students playing golf than what we had expected,” Rick Schultz said. “It was amaz- ing how many students owned golf clubs and could afford to come out and play nine or Sw, By Chris Triebsch Mozingo ¢ 17 god