Northwestern Oklahoma State University - Ranger Yearbook (Alva, OK)

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A traditional symbol of steadfastness and hope on the Northwestern campus is the bust of Abraham Lincoln. It was erected 50 years ago by the Class of 1915. Mrs. Arthur Lane, president of that class, and Jim Staiger, president of the Class of 1965, view the memorial on the anniversary date. In the procedure that’s usual fo r a young lady with a Christmas wish, Kay Coffman gets the attention of Santa Claus and makes her hopes known. Mike Garrison is inside the Santa suit at a campus Christmas party. A ho-hum attitude happens now and then—which is not to say this is typical of Sam Keys, who in this case was catching a few winks be- tween calls to duty on the lights in Herod Hall.

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At an early-season pre-game bonfire, spirits soared up with the flames. Art Lynch, on the microphone, encouraged stu- dent enthusiasm and team effort. Student Senate President Larry Lahman approved of the goings-on. A aR NER RR ORION SR RRO AS YEAR BEGINS Hopes Go High Optimism and confidence are attitudes that domi- nate the campus atmosphere as the year gets under way. Reversals and disappointments are mere pos- sibilities and if they develop they will be dealt with as necessary and added to the always-growing list of meaningful experiences. The big win always could come, and, if spirits are high enough, is a real prob- ability. Whatever happens, it’s expected that the ledger will show a healthy balance on the favorable side. Cheerleader Mary Ann Roepke generates some vocal sup- port at a pep rally for the Rangers, who were getting ready for their next football game.

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Something of what to do and what to expect as freshmen is outlined by Dr. Richard Caple, dean of students, in an assembly opening two days of orienta- tion and enrollment for the new students. Other administrators are on the stage. That things don’t always work out according perience of Tom Camis. His young together like it said. mm to plans is illustrated in the ex- friend had just been given this U.S. Combat Patrol Holster Outfit at a campus Christmas party, but the thing wouldn’t go 67h == FACT OF LIFE Realities Seen As everyone learns by one way or another, re- sponsibility must be borne and demanding situations must be faced. Fun and excitement sometimes are displaced by conditions dominated by duty or re- quirement. This is all part of the process of educa- tion, and a student’s response to it is part of his erowth. It’s a matter of recognizing a few of the realities of life and preparing to react reasonably to them. Study and the ever-present need of doing it are realities students face as long as they are in school. Browning Pipestem was spending some time in the library near the end of the semester.