Pittsburg State University - Kanza Yearbook (Pittsburg, KS)

Text from Pages 1 - 392 of the 1984 volume:

Table of Contents Opening..............................2 Lifestyles..........................18 Academics...........................96 News Briefs........................158 Administration.....................176 Sports.............................198 Annual............................ 242 Greeks.............................305 Groups.............................321 Publications.......................349 Index..............................356 Closing............................370 Kanza Table of Articles Lifestyles Fads and Fashions 20 After Mash 22 Halloween 24 Exercise Fads 26 Homecoming Queen 28 ParadeParade Marshall 30 Parade Floats 32 Yell Like Hell 33 Dry Campus 34 Building Changes 36 Biofeedback 40 Games 42 Little Sisters 44 Dorm Housing 46 Staff Assistants 48 Foreign Atmosphere 50 Equal Housing 52 Religious Politics 54 ConversationSponsor Families 56 Pittsburg Safehouse 58 Group Homes 60 Bars 62 Weekends ar Home 66 Cutting Classes 68 Forms Forms Forms 70 User Fees 72 Social Security 74 Remote Control Planes 76 Janitors 78 Busing System 80 Partying 82 Multi-Cultural Month 84 Concerts 86 Ape-Fest 90 Spring Break 94 Academics Faculty Removed 146 SeminarsWorkshops 148 Higher Education 150 Inauguration 152 Graduation 156 Newsbriefs 158 Administration New President 178 Executive Changes 180 Regents 182 KNEA 184 Faculty Senate 186 Student Senate 188 Physical Plant 190 Student Affairs 192 GrantsLoans 194 Counseling Centers 196 Sports All District 200 Football 202 All American 206 Cross Country 210 Volleyball 212 Basketball (men) 216 Hickman Resigns 220 Basketball (women) 222 Clasen 226 Track 228 Softball 234 Ronnie Freeman 238 New Coach 240 Science Building 96 Musical Events 102 Medical Programs 104 Special VTI Program 106 ROTC 108 Cost of Education 110 VTI 112 VTE 116 Technology 118 Science Labs 122 Graduate Students 126 T utors 128 Student Teaching 130 Study Habits 134 Foreign Language 136 Parents' Day 138 Two Year Degrees 140 Plays 142 Moonlighting 144 Annual Seniors 244 Juniors 264 Sophomores 276 Freshmen 286 Graduate Students 300 Senior Nurses 303 Greeks 306 Groups 322 Publications 350 Index 356 Closing 370 2 Opening Kanza84 A New Image . . . university is the center of many changes — living away from home for the first time; confusion over choosing a major; administrative changes that bring new faces and new ideas to campus — all contribute to the learning atmosphere. Everyone grows and changes at any college or university. Students plan careers, grow in- tellectually, and make lasting friendships. Even instructors and university officials experience change through keeping open minds and accepting new ideas and policies. Through all the growing up and changing, each individual is reaching for an image. continued on page 5 LEADING THE WAY as his group performs to the popular song Puttin' on the Ritz at the Homecoming parade is Gail Lowmaster, Pittsburg senior.— photo by Steven Hausler Opening Kanza 84 3 4 Opening Kanza 84 ' f 9 A New Image . . . SICNINC AUTOGRAPHS is John Stringer, Topeka junior. Stringer signs an autograph for an eager PSU football fan Boe Ferguson, Pittsburg resident.— photo by David Barton The 1983-84 academic year was one of many changes for Pittsburg State University as it was reaching for a new image. New University President Dr. Donald Wilson brought an aura of openness and improved com- munication to the campus. Dr. Wilson was selected as the new president by the Kansas Board of Regents in October. Improved communication was also the key to bringing about the contract agreement between the Board of Regents and the PSU-KNEA in February after being at an impasse since January. continued on page 6 THE STUDENT UNION BOARD sponsored a balloon ride at the College Lake during the beginning of the fall semester. The reflection on the college lake made for a peaceful feeling to start the year.— photo by Steven Hausler PLAYING COMPANY RIGHT with Campus Christians at the college lake is Dewayne Worthington, Wichita sophomore. The Campus Christians take advantage of a lovely day.—photo by David Barton Opening Kanza 84 5 Ratified by both the Regents and PSU-KNEA, the agreement covered all eight provisions, determined mandatorily negotiable by the Kansas Supreme Court, including promotion, tenure, salary generation, salary distibution, retrenchment, summer employment, out-of-state travel, and personnel files. continued on page 8 A New Image ... _______________________________________ PARTIES ARE ONE of PSU students favorite pastimes. McCarthy's Pub is one of many places that serves as a fine facility for both private and public parties for PSU students.— photo by Kent Thompson 6 Opening Kanza84 _ — — THE 60'S LIVES on at P5U as Faith Rickman, Wellsville senior, marches down Broadway to support the Gorillas at the Ffom- coming parade, —photo by Seven Hausler SPIRITS WERE FLYING HIGH while students cheered on the Gorilla Football team at Brandenburg stadium. Gorilla fans filled the stadium for most every game this season. —photo by Steven Hausler Opening Kanza84 7 The agreement in negotiations came when the Regents team agreed to a rational tie between a revised performance appraisal procedure and the determination of a faculty merit pay plan. In March, Dr. Wilson appointed a 16-member university planning and coordinating committee. With Dr. Sandra Greer, associate professor of curriculum and administration, as chairman, the committee was given the task of developing a comprehensive plan for developing quality at the University. -------------------------------- continued on page 11 HANDING OUT YEARBOOKS on 8 Opening Kanza 84 FLAG GIRL SUSAN GUINN, Minneola freshman, unwravels her flag as the wind wrapped it around its mast at a halftime performance in Brandenburg Stadium.— photo by Steven Hausler SHOWING HIS STRENGTH at a game of tug-o-war is Jeff Hess, Lenexa sophomore. The Pikes and Sigma Chi's compete against one another during Derby Day festivities, —photo by David Barton Opening Kanza 84 9 Opening Kanza 84 TAKING PARTIN HOMECOMING festivities is Michael Martin Murphy who performed before an audience of 1000 people in Weede •gymnasium.— photo by David . H A New Image . . . The PSU campus also experienced some changes during 1983-84 with the completion of Heckert- Wells Hall, the new science building. Construction on Heckert-Wells began in February of 1982 and the contractors finished the building ahead of schedule in April, 1984. Before the science annex was built, the science departments were housed in Carney Hall, which was located on the site of the new building until it continued on page 72 HEAD BATON TWIRLER Samara Strawn, Cimmeron senior, per- forms at halftime of the Parents' Day game at Brandenburg Stadium, —photo by Steven Hausler THE CAMPUS SECURITY con- fiscated a 30 pound pumpkin on Halloween night from pranksters two blocks north of Campus on Elm Street.— photo by Steven Hausler Opening Opening A New Image . . . was razed, starting in the fall of 1980. Carney was destroyed because it was in unsafe structural condition. PSU followed the lead of most other community colleges and universities in Kansas by installing a satellite earth station on Hartman Hall, The earth station is used for educational programming, teleconferencing, providing technical education for the Vo-Tech schools, and continued on page 14 THE NEWMAN CLUB dressed as Pitt State Brew at the Homecoming parade on Broadway, The six-pack sudsy mop tops chanted Smash the Icabods '—photo by Steven Hausler CHOWINC DOWN on a hotdog is Jeannie Houxy Oklahoma City junior. Jeannie enjoys a day at the college lake with Campus Christians friends.— photo by David Barton Opening Kanza 84 Opening Kanza 84 supplementing the curriculum of the entire University. Throughout the year, students achieved the goals they were reaching for. Homecoming 1983 — Golden Oldies: Musical Memories — was highlighted by the crowning of Queen Pam Farney, Haysville junior. The Associated Students of Kansas promoted student awareness and participation in the political process. ASK lobbyed throughout the year to defeat the bill to raise the legal drinking age to 21 in Kansas. In April, the Kansas Senate Committee recommended continued on page 76 A New Image . . . FROM ROCK STARS to Gangsters; the Halloween party at Hollywood's attracted a wide variety of people dressed in their flamboyant outfits on Halloween night. —photo by Steven Hausler FOLLOWING THE DERBY DAY activities, sponsored by the Sigma Chi fraternity, a keg of beer was tapped while participants waited on the final point totals for the day. Greg Trester, Fredonia soph., sampled the beverage.— photo by Kent Thompson Opening Kanza 84 A New Image . .. YELLS AND SCREAMS were heard as early as 7 a.m. on the morning of Sigma Chi Derby Day. The Tri- Sigs rooted for their teammates as the girls participated in specialized events, —photo by Steven Hausler the legal drinking age for 3.2 beer remain at 18. ASK also sponsored a campus-wide voter registration. The students designed 'Task Force 84 to significantly increase student participation in the 1984 election. Ramsey won with 392 votes, over Hunt, with 184. Herron won with 346 votes to the 225 votes that Buche received. The top vote-getter in the election was Steve Montgomery, Shawnee Mission junior, elected at-large with 404 votes. With graduation in May, students continued to reach for new ideals. Graduating seniors found themselves competing in the job market, juniors went Through the complicated process of degree- checking, and other students still tried to decide upon a major. PSU was just a stepping stone for students as they tried to decide what path in life was right for them. 1983-84 was a year of change — a year of reaching for a new image. —by CeCe Todd Opening Kanza 84 ffl Lifestyles differ on PSU campus U following their favorite pastime of making niversity campuses are a collage of Pitt the'' number-one party town. Others faces, interests and talents. Individuals without a lot of extra leisure time, spend with unique qualities come from other their full days going to classes, parts of the state, from across the nation paticipating in group activities and and even from around the world. working one or two jobs, just to keep pace While the differing lifestyles of Pittsburg with the steady increase of expenses. State University students are evident, they -Study habits are another aspect of the don't prevent PSU from being a University variety of lifestyles represented at PSU. where pride and friendship make a While some students prefer the solitude of unified student body. studying by themselves, others find it These friendships and this pride grow supportive to study in groups. The dorms Out of student organizations, through are often scenes of late-night group study tne rashes am trends owever, one thing does rem i the same at PSU: the freedom of each student to follow the lifestyle that best suits his individual personality.—by Ramona Vassar -'V . : r � • V MAA V STUDENTS TAKE exercise classes; in WeecJe Gymnasium. TxereiSe is an integral part of our litejjyle today: Nan y Anderson.'Chanute'junior, and' Sandy Johnson. Overland Park -junior, alk y . � back to the dorms from their aerobics class, —phot ’ b?Steven Hosier J r 4• _ 1 O -ttr—“— jF'- ' - . • m . , , a t i v - . '.t „ . 18..u«V. • ■•■V; . ' C f ■ . £ . • ’ « • l| ♦1: J'. V'- Screen influences , fashions The fashions of today's college students are affected by many different things. Some of these are fads, music, weather and the environment. But the biggest effect on fashions has to be the silver screen. This year's block busters, Flashdance and Staying Alive have brought a lot of changes to the fashion world of 1983. I think that whatever a person feels most comfortable wearing is what is in style at PSU, said Chris Jones, Riverton junior. The fall fashions opened with the tailored look. The skirt lengths went from the ever-so-popular mini to the mid- calf style. The big fall colors were browns, blacks, THE FLASHDANCE LOOK. a style derive movie Flashdance, is sported Independence senior. The look const _______ _ apparel and t-shirts with cut off sleeves antfitufour neck bands, -photo by Jo Black Fads-Fashions Lifestyles and greys as the basic colors, while teal, blue, plum and wines were used to add color to an outfit. Tweed and wool were the fabrics seen the most on campus. Big, bright and colorful earrings, necklaces, and bracelets were seen all year round on campus. Another phase of fashion this year is the trend toward dance wear. Much of this is a result of the movies. Tights and leotards were added to an outfit to give it color and appeal. Legwarmers were put into style by the Pittsburg State Pom Pon squad and also seen worn with shorts and over jeans. These movies also gave us the ragged look with shirts having no hems and sleeves having been cut out so they can be layered over other shirts. Most of this is worn with dance wear or sweat pants. The movies not only brought along this rapid change in fashion but it added many WEARING ,4 BLACK LEATHER jacket and khaki- colored baggies is Steve Montgomery, Shawnee Mission sophomore. Montgomery's clothing was supplied by Thomas and Sons of Pittsburg, —photo by Jo Black PLAIDS AND ARGYLES were popular, with reds, blacks, blues and purples leading the way. Marcia McKessor, Leawood cosmetology student, models a hunters plaid dress and Steve Montgomery, Shawnee Mission sophomore, wears black Britania jeans with a black and blue checked shirt. Clothing was sup- plied by Thomas and Sons .—photo by Jo Black of the fads seen today. Some of these are the short by-level haircuts, which can be worn greased back, the slang used by many of the new wavers, and the new dance moves being used by a lot of college students. Layering clothes was seen both in the fall and spring. Wearing a Polo under an Oxford shirt was the most popular layered look. In the fall, a bulky sweater was added as a third layer not only for looks but also warmth. The most popular winter outfit for men on campus was a pair of five-button Levis, an oxford shirt and a sweater. Some added tweed or corduroy blazers to this outfit and slipped from campus casual to night wear. So, basically, one could say that the fashions of '83 were tailored in fall, baggie in spring, filled with colorful accessories and layered with lots of bright colors. In men's styles, the military showed up, along with a more preppie look of Oxford shirts and designer jeans —by Michelle Green Is there life again AfterMASH? fter 11 television seasons, fans of the popular television series MASH have a new series to turn to, AfterMASH, by October, 1983, was a ratings smash even though some critics complained that it was a somewhat watered down version of the popular television series that exposed the hell of the Korean War. AfterMASH stars three MASH regulars, Harry Morgan, William Christopher and Jamie Farr, is set in 1953 in a veterans hospital in Riverside, Mo., and takes up where Mash left off — what happens to these people once the game is over. Colonel Sherman Potter, played by Morgan, plans to retire but finds civilian life too quiet Sargeant Max Klinger, Farr, who spent the first 4077th MASH years in a dress trying to get a Section XIII dismissal as a psychopath and dreaming of his home in Toledo, Ohio, finds home to be no panacea. Things are compounded by his Korean war bride. Father John Patrick Francis Mulcahy, Christopher, loses his hearing in the last MASH episode, returns home to his Philadelphia parish to find they have no use for a deaf priest. To combat his loss, he turns to alcohol. The series seems to be taking hold with American audiences and looks as if it is well on its way to success. The original MASH has been called the best and the best-liked show in television history. About 100 million people, ac- cording to the Neilson Ratings, made the AfterMASH premier the most highly watched season opener, beating the 197e Laverne and Shirley rating. Joining the staff of writers for Af- AFTERMASH FEATURES THREE characters from the MASH series — Colonal Potter, Klinger and Father MulCayhy. For the Corporal Radar O'Riley fans, the series may become a hit, as Radar is expected to become a regular, —photo by Steven Haus er MANY STUDENTS TUNE fN to watch AfterMASH on Monday nights at 8 p.m., the once-a-week series is almost as popular as the old favorite, MASH.— photo by Steven Hausler terMASH are many of the same people who collaborated on the original MASH series, including Larry Gelhart. The show's producers say that as far as future plans for the series are concerned, they will focus on every day problems of life, like paying the rent and topics of prejudice, —by Carla Scassellati Aftermash Lifestyles DIEHARD MASH fANS still find humor in the new series AlhrMASH with several characters from the old series in a i ivilized hospital setting —photo by Steven Hausler Aftermash Lifestyles PSU dons Halloween Traditionally, Halloween is thpught of as a children's holiday. One night a year little munchkins dressed as their favorite monsters or heroes ring your doorbell and shout, ' trick or treat! While they don't dress up as E.T. or the Incredible Hulk, many young-at-heart Pittsburg State University students still join DRESSED UP LIKE a down, Darla Harman, Arma sophomore, puts on her funny make up for a party on Halloween night, —photo by Steven Hausler in the revelry of October 31. Decked out in garbage bags, fishnet hose and gawdy makeup, many students participated in the Rocky Horror Picture Show. As a result of the previous year's vandalism, the Student Union Board imposed restrictions on audience par- ticipation during the movie, but that didn't stop the crowd from enjoying themselves and becoming a part of the film's action. Other students enjoyed parties while wearing original costumes. Margaret Dubois, Manhattan sophomore, was the apple as she and two other students went as the men of Fruit of Halloween Lifestyles costumes the Loom to Gibson Dining Hall's costume party. My apple suit was so big I couldn't carry my tray. But, we did win first place! Dubois said. Several music majors gathered for a party at the home of David Wallace, Carthage, Mo., senior. Anna Laudati, Vinita, Okla., sophomore, attended the party as a 20'$ flapper. I wore a purple dress and big silver shoes. It was great! she said. Even those who had class on Halloween night were able to celebrate the occasion. Students in Trends and Issues in Nursing, dressed up for class. I went as Raggedy Ann, and we had a variety of bluebirds, downs and old women in class, also, Jill Frechette, Overland Park senior, said. Other students celebrated Halloween in different ways. Mike Shane, Leavenworth junior and HALLOWEEN IS THE TIME for everyone to dress in their most unusual attire Halloween partiers met at Hollywoods tor a big bash Spectators at the party watched as 20 participants showed off their costumes for judges, —photo by Steven Hausler director of Trout Hall, spent the evening guarding the dorm. We didn't have a lot of trouble, but we did have to take down a few for sale signs out in front of the building, Shane said. Yvette Wheeler, Fort Scott sophomore, celebrated Halloween by taking her younger brother trick-or-treating. My brother and I hadn't done anything together for a while, so it was fun. Some of the people even gave me candy, Wheeler said. Jose Machado, Maracaibo, Venezuela, senior, didn't participate in any Halloween activities. I've been here in the United States for four years, and only once did I put on a costume, and that was for a toga party. Halloween is really only for the United States. I think it's a neat custom for the kids, Machado said. Laurie Todd, Leavenworth freshman, spent Halloween handing out candy to the little goblins thai came to her door. Halloween is an event that you can enjoy at any age. When you're little, you go trick-or-treating, and when you've outgrown that, you can be the person who gives out treats at the door. And, of course, no one ever outgrows the parties. October 31st is more than just another night, no matter how old you are. Halloween is a holiday you never outgrow, Todd added.— by CeCe Todd THERE WERE MANY SURPRISE guests who ap- peared at the Rocky Horror Picture Show sponsered by the Student Union Board. Count Dracula and his counterpart appeared at the show, held on the first floor of Grubbs Hall, —photo by Steven Hausler Halloween Lifestyles 25 _ Exercise Fads A. O Lifestyles Getting Physical: PS U shapes up I n an effort to possess the ultimate physique, the most exuberant amount of energy and a general state of well-being, the majority of Pittsburg State University students exercise. Whether students are running, walking, jogging, swimming, weightlifting, playing racquetball or participating in a wide variety of other strenuous forms of exercise, they all take part in the never ending struggles created by sweat and sore muscles. Pulsating rhythms and constant movement describe the world of aerobics. Many find this a welcome change from the everyday, routine situps and pushups. But sometimes, even the enjoyment cannot compensate for the enduring pain. Cheryl Smith, Kansas City junior, knows well the stamina that is required to participate in aerobic exercise. I take an aerobic class under Nancy Bishop on Tuesdays and Thursdays. It's my favorite form of exercise because it is so similiar to dancing. I really have a lot of fun, Smith said. Even though Smith enjoys aerobics, she realizes its important benefits. It's important to keep in shape for good health. Everyone is finding out how essential a good exercise program can be. Even companies are devising fitness programs within their own buildings to encourage employees to work out, Smith said. I also believe it is easier to diet when I am in shaoe. Somehow I am just less hungry when I am keeping a strenuous pace. When it is hard for me to constantly work out, I see overweight people and that gives me the incentive to go on. Besides her aerobic fitness routine two days a week, Smith tries to balance out with a variety of different exercises. I used to run, but now I have started to do spot exercises. That involves working on toning a specific part of my body. I also do a few stretching exercises every night, even doing the '20 minute workout' with the television helps a lot, Smith explained. I guess it all comes down to the fact that this is the only body I have got, so I am going to try to keep it in top physical shape. Paul Bechtel, Osawatomie freshman, opts for several different forms of exer- cise. One of these includes the hefty world of weightlifting, a pastime which Bechtel finds enjoyable. I started going to the YMCA with a friend of mine, and he got me started weightlifting. Soon we discovered the variety of activities available so we joined the program, he said. Now all my friends are members. We go together a lot and help each other work out. I find I can push myself further when LIFTING WEIGHTS is one of the many ways for students to keep in shape. Todd Bennett, Winfield freshman, works out on the bench press in the weight room at Weede Gymnasium.—photo by David Barton people are around. I try to lift ap- proximately three times per week, but I also take advantage of the swimming pools and racquetball courts. Racquetball is a fun sport because it is so fast paced. You really have to be alert and constantly on your toes. Even though Bechtel participates in a lot of exercise, he does not think of it that way. When I am working out, or playing racquetball, I am not thinking 'Hey, I'm getting in shape.' The results essentially come by themselves, I don't try to push the progress, just mainly have fun, Bechtel said. But for those who are out of exercise ideas and in search of something dif- ferent, just walk out on campus. You can find people indulging themselves with 'hackey-sack sprinting over the oval in a game of frisbee, or even walking briskly down the sidewalk. The point is, one specific exercise does not define fitness, but simply moving the body does.—by Linda Reinecker WEEDE GYMNASIUM HAS several racquetball courts available for students to use. Julie Steinfield, Overland Park freshman, and Jennifer Sad low. Overland Park freshman, enjoy a game of racquetball for the exercise and to take their minds off of school work.—photo by David Barton Homecoming win sets mood The Pittsburg State University football team honored their queen, Parh Farney, Haysville junior, with an impressive 29-21 homecoming victory over Washburn University. But what most PSU fans will remember about the the game is the defensive performance of Sam Pittman, Grove, Okla., senior. With this performance Pittman got the nickname of nightmare 96 ' a name that is well deserved. Pittman manhandled the Ichabods with five quarterback sacks, assisted on 14 tackles and broke up two pass plays receiving the award of defensive player of the game. Washburn was first to put six points on the scoreboard with 3:57 left in the first quarter. The Ichabods scored on a quarterback keeper but failed in their attempt for the extra point leaving the score at 6-0. PSU took the kickoff and ran it for a 95 yard return, but the ball was called back on a Gorilla clipping violation. Early in the second quarter the Gorillas started their attack. PSU began the scoring drive on the 28 yard line. It took only three plays for PSU to score. Willie Brown, Beggs, Okla., junior, scrambled in from six yards out. The point-after-touchdown TWO PSU DEFENDERS number 67, Larry And ley, lola junior, and number 34, Howard Walker, Grandview, Mo., senior, chase down an Ichabod tailback at the Homecoming game in Brandenberg Stadium The Gorrillas won the contest 29-21.— photo by Steven Hausler attempt was good and the Gorillas led, 7- 6. PSU scored twice again in the second quarter. Brown dove two yards for the first of the second two touchdowns and the extra point attempt was faked to Gregg Cobble, Parsons senior, for the two point conversion. However, the half wasn't over yet. With nine seconds left Washburn scored on a 12 yard pass and made the extra point pulling within nine points of the Gorilla lead. Just five minutes into the final quarter, the Gorillas pleased the fans yet again with a six yard touchdown pass to Bill Mounkes, Shawnee Mission sophomore. The extra point was good leaving PSU in the lead at 29-13. Siebuhr led the Gorilla's offensive attack by connecting 16 out of 24 passes for 176 yards his main target being Cobble with nine reception for 106 yards.—by Michelle Green A NEAR SELL-OUT CROWD watched the Homecoming football game last October, Pittsburg State University's quarterback, number 12, Steve Siebuhr, Columbus junior, loses the football while in the grasp of two Washburn defenders, —photo by Steven Hausler Homecoming Game Lifestyles Farney crowned queen II little girls dream of being crowned a queen. For Pamela Farney, Haysville junior, that dream came true last October when she was crowned the 1983 Pittsburg State University Homecoming queen. She was sponsored by the Newman Club. The announcing of the queen and her court opened Homecoming activities. Farney's court included of Jill Mullen, Bush, Colo., senior, sponsored by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes; Libbia Israel, Springfield, Mo., senior, Sigma Chi; Marcia Beachner, St. Paul sophomore, Lambda Sigma Honor Society, and Debbie Kurtz, Prairie Village sophomore, Nation Hall. According to Steve McLaughlin, assistant director of Student Affairs, the queen and her court were choosen in the same manner as they have been for the past nine years. There is a board of nine judges. These judges met with the candidates at various times during the week and after a viewing open to the public, they picked the 10 semi-finalists ' McLaughlin said. Last year's judges were Nancy Bishop, Health, Physical Education and Recreation; Dr. Bill Murphy, Kelce School of Business; Dave Ross, Business Administration; Randy Starns and Mark Johnson, PSU alumni; Rod Herron, Columbus junior; Hector McAnderson, Leavenworth senior; David Ramsey, Fontana senior, and Angela Wood, Fort Scott senior. The other 20 queen canidates were Carolyn DeBoutez, Nevado, Mo., senior, sponsored by Sigma Phi Epsilon; Carla Didier, Frontenac senior. Sigma Sigma Sigma; Melissa Newberry, Grove, Okla., junior, Kansas Association of Nursing Students; LaDonna West, Shawnee senior, Nation-Mitchell Hall; Sally Combs, Parsons junior, Tau Kappa Ep- silon. Gloria Bell. Parsons junior. Concerned Black Students; Lori Cranston, Overland Park senior. Social Work Club; Karen Simpson, Nevada, Mo., junior, Alpha Gamma Delta; Pam Starrett, Coffey ville junior, ROTC Guerrilla Company; Pam Murrow, Blue Mound cosmetology student, VICA. Joellen Shipman, Pittsburg junior, French Club; Susan Zahm, Hallowell senior. Graphic Arts Club; Lynne Harbart, Pittsburg senior. Lambda Chi Alpha;.Joni Hays, Mapleton senior, Dellinger Hall; Kari Holloway, Independence sophomore, Dellinger Hall. Lynn Heath, Wellington senior, Alpha Sigma Alpha; Mary Vining, Independence senior, Student Home Economica Association; Donna Glenn, Overland Park senior, Pi Kappa Alpha; Marla Carpino, Pittsburg junior, Sigma Tau Gamma, and Rebecca Graham, Pittsburg senior, Society of Plastics Engineers.— by Michelle Green THE HOMECOMING PARADE is always a popular event in Pittsburg. Homecoming Queen Pamela Farney, Haysville junior, rode on top of a colorful float in the annual parade down Broadway —photo by Steven Hausler Homecoming Queen Lifestyles PSU loves a parade p ■ ittsburg State University students woke up to the pitter-patter of raindrops the morning of the Homecoming parade. But that didn't stop them from putting on a spectacular event for members of the campus and Pittsburg communities. The parade hosted everything from floats, queen cars, novelty groups and non-campus groups, to marching bands. Not only PSU students got involved, but so did many people from the surrounding area people. The queen float competition was won by the Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority and the Sigma Chi fraternity, with Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority and Pi Kappa fraternity placing second. Third place was awarded to Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity and Alpha Gamma Delta sorority, with the Vocational and Industrial Clubs of America taking fourth. Winners of the queen car competition were the Newman Center, followed by Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity in second, Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity in third and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes fourth. Sigma Sigma Sigma received first place in the novelty category with You've Come A Long Way Baby. Sigma Chi placed second with the Charleston, while Lambda Chi Alpha took third place. The community entry winners were Mount Carmel Medical Center, first and the Pittsburg Area Chamber of Com- merce, second, and although they placed third, the crowd pleaser had to be the Senior Citizens of Pittsburg's presentation ot 'Put On Your Old Cray Bonnet. New Horizons placed fourth. All of the winners were announced during the afternoon's football game halftime show. Also revealed during halftime festivities was the Sweepstakes award which is presented to the organization receiving the largest number of cumulative points throughout all Homecoming com- petitions. The Newman Club took the honor with a total of 13.—by Michelle Green FLOATS AND EXHIBITIONS of song and dance were all part of the Homecoming parade in downtown Pittsburg. Gale Lowmaster, Independence senior, and friends perform in the parade to the popular tune, Puttin' On the Ritz. -photo by Steven Hausler Parade Lifestyles Crowley marshalls parade B RRRRRRR! The alarm goes off at 6:30 a.m. Slowly the man rolls out of bed. He sleepily reaches for his robe and slips his feet into his slippers. Slowly he works his way to the bathroom. He splashes water on his face to wake up. Now that he is awake, he walks to the kitchen and starts the morning coffee. With that done, he goes out and gets the morning newspaper. Sitting at the kitchen table, drinking his coffee and reading the paper, he listens to the slow pitter-patter of raindrops against the windows. His wife fixes eggs, bacon, and toast. He pours himself a third cup of coffee. After breakfast, he takes a nice hot shower. His wife sets out his best suit. Being fully dressed and ready to go 30 minutes early he goes back to the kitchen for another cup of coffee and to listen to the weather report. I wish it would stop raining ' he thinks. After finishing his coffee and hearing it wasn't going to stop raining, he walks out to warm up the car. As he gets into the car to drive downtown, he remembers he forgot to get the umbrella out of the closet. Back into the house, finally he finds it. Back to the car. He's off to find the starting point of the parade. After parking the car, he goes to find the car he's to ride in during the parade and after finding it he gets in and waits for the parade to start. While waiting he looks around at the floats and the queen's cars. When he sees the marching bands getting ready he knows that the parade will soon begin. He hears the police sirens start up. Rex Crowley knows the time for him to be the Pittsburg State University Homecoming parade marshall has come,— by Michelle Creen EXERCISE IS SOMETHING that not everyone can get enough of. Dr. James Gilbert, interim president of PSU, ran in the opening run for the Homecoming festivities last fall —photo by Steven Hausler HCk iUV 6EUhD ritlDE MMISMAL CROWLEYi THE HOMECOMING PARADE officially began when Honorary Grand Marshall Rex Crowley, director of planned giving for the Alunmi Association, led the Pittsburg State University marching band down Broadway.—photo by Steven HausJer • - Parade Marshal Lifestyles Floats color parade Y I ellow Submarine' , I've Got a Crush on You, Leader of The Pack and Swing on a Star With the PSU Gorillas were the themes chosen for the four queen float entries in the 1983 Homecoming parade. The queen floats have always been one of the highlights of the Homecoming parade. But, according to Steve McLaughlin, assistant director of Student Affairs, the number of entries this year dropped considerably. The entries went from six last year to only four this year. The prize money for the float com- petition has increased this year, said McLaughlin. Since there are only four entries, each organization will receive money. The first place winner received $700; second place, S490; third place, $315, and fourth place, $140. A new entry this year was a float by Pi Kappa Alpha and Alpha Sigma Alpha. This is the first time in the last eight years that the Pikes have had a float entry. They expressed their theme, I've Got a Crush on You with a gaint rock crusher. The Lambda Chi Alpha and Alpha Gamma Delta's float glided through the parade to express their theme of Yellow Submarine. Sigma Chi and Sigma Sigma Sigma showed that they were the Leader of the Pack with their float-size convertible. The Vocational Industrial Club of America put a bright spot in the parade with a float entry carrying the theme of Swing on a Star With the PSU Gorillas . All of the floats were pre-judged at a staging area at 14th and Broadway before the parade began. As the floats passed 4th and Broadway they were judged a second and final time. The categories in which the floats were judged included originality, effective use of color, design, material quality and worksmanship. Homecoming theme interest and caption with organization indentification. The floats were also judged on durability and special effects when they moved past the second judging point. The floats were put on display in the parking lot at the northeast side of Brandenberg Stadium after the parade, with each showing what place it received in the parade competition.— by Michelle Green QUEEN CANDIDATES Carla Didler, Irontenai senior, andjjbbia Break Springfield, Mo , senior, rejTia fjoauif a 'V Chevy built by Sigma Bna, Sigma nd Homecoming ’abrade ■ -phot o'by' Qrcnt Phillips •WITH Parade Floats Lifestyles mm Students Yell-Like-Hell SILHOUETTED AGAINST the bonfire in Bran- denberg Stadium, yell leader Tyler Yeoman, Overland Park freshman, uses a megaphone to boost the spirit at the Homecoming Yell-Like-Hell last fal I. —photo by Steven Hausler PITTSBURG STATE IS number one as the Sigma Chi Fraternity demonstrated at Yell-Like-Hell last fall. Sigma was ther favorite of students as the crowd became involved in the competition —photo by Steven Hausler and women. In the men's competition, the Con- cerned Black Students received first place. Sigma Chi, second, and Lambdi Chi Alpha third. VICA and Sigma Sigma Sigma tied for top honors in the women's division. Alpha Gamma Delta placed second, while Alpha Sigma Alpha took third. All the groups did a good job making up their pyramids and chants, said Minton. The judges of the contest were Carol Bias, Business and Fiscal Affairs secretary; Sue Hippensteel, home economics chairman; Kurt Long, assistant professor of Military Science; Dr. Harold Loy, speech and theater chairman and Minton. The winners of the sign painting contest were also announced at the Yell-Like-Hell rally. They included the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, first place, Newman Club, second and Nation-Mitchell Hall, third. Other events that took place during the rally were the introduction of the 1983 PSU football squad and their coaching staff, several cheers performed by the cheerleaders and a dazzeling display of fireworks to end the show. Everyone who either viewed or par- ticipated in the contest had to agree that this year's Yell-Like-Hell was one of the most successful in PSU history.—by Michelle Green Y 1 ell-Like-Hell is my favorite Homecoming event because I like the enthusiasm that goes along with it, said Wilma Minton, director of Student Affairs and one of the judges for the event. Anyone going to the contest saw this year's theme Golden Oldies: Musical Memories carried out in many different ways. There was the beach party thrown for the Surfing Safari by the Newman Club, the Concerned Black Students' presentation of Shout from the movie Animal House, the gang from Mash and Gus even got in on the picture with a Happy Birthday cheer. The contest, which is held annually in order to boast the morale of the football players, coaches and the whole PSU student body and faculty for the Homecoming game, kept everyone on their toes with laughter. The pyramid contest was judged on orginality, the degree of difficulty and audience participation. The contest consisted of separate divisions for men Yell-Like-Hell Lifestyles 3§ll STUDENTS.AT A ALCOROL awareness seminar were allowed to drink an intoxicating amount of beer and and then perform tests under the super- vision of the Kansas Highway Patrol, PSU Campus Security and the Pittsburg Police Department james Broadwell, Coffeyville senior, takes a breathalizer test, —photo by Steven Hausler n ii ffl. PSU: no dry campus B eer-drinking is a method of en- tertainment to many college students, for some though, it's a way of life. A six-pack attack during a busy school day is as common as an evening of sharing a few pitchers with a friend at a local bar. Although the Pittsburg State University faculty and administration accepts beer and the students' desire to party with an open mind, there are a few restrictions placed on the consumption of alcholic beverages on campus. 34 Dry Campus Lifestyles According to the Student Policies Handbook, the sale and consumption of 3,2 percent cereal malt beverages is allowed on the campus, as long as it is in compliance with State and local or- dinances. Students can party in their dorm rooms, as long as they drink only 3,2 beer. Any other alcoholic drink is prohibited ac- cording to the student handbook and Dr. Scott Corbett, residence hall program director, The present policies are adequate, but we are considering rewriting all the alcohol policies, What we basically want to do, is to come up with a method to systematically approach alcohol in a positive way, said Dr, Corbett. Dr, Corbett also feels there is a need to limit the amount of alcohol consumed at hall parties. Fourteen kegs at one dorm is just too much. The Resident Assistants Association, consisting of hall presidents, is working with Dr, Corbett to get feedback from the students. We want to establish a beer-drinking policy that all the students can live with, Dr, Corbett said. Any rumors circulating the campus OVER 20 STUDENTS attended an alchohol awareness seminar in the basement of Dellinger Hall last fail to drink beer as part of a law enforcement testing program. The seminar was held for the students at the University to inform and better acquaint them to the problems behind drinking and driving, —photo by Steven Hausler concerning turning PSU into a dry campus are just that, rumors, according to Dr. Corbett. I would be a very big opponent of drying up the campus. Such a policy would cause more problems than it would solve. I've worked on a dry campus and all it does is make everyone a criminal, said Dr, Corbett. Since the implementation of the policy prohibiting alcoholic beverages at any athletic events in September of 1982, Brandenburg Stadium has been the only place on campus to really be dried up. The policy states, there shall be no cereal malt beverages of any kind . . , brought into the stadium. Dr. C.R, Baird, vice president for administration, and chairman of the PSU Athletic Policy Committee that helped make that decision, said it was based upon students complaints at the un- necessary violence at football games. Many student groups voiced their concerns at the committee's meetings. The general student reaction to the new policy was good. We received a lot of cooperation from all of the students, said Dr. Baird. There are no plans that we know of that would turn the rest of the University into a dry campus, said Wilma Minton, University director of student affairs. The present policy, which is clearly stated in the Student Policy Handbook, is the only one we have, and I see no changes in the future, — by Ramona Vassar ---------------------------------- MANY OUTDOOR FUNCTIONS also serve beer as a refreshment. Donna Teuerborn, Richmond sophomore, and Daniel Crouse, Albert sophomore, attend the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity keg roll at the University Lake. Beer was provided by sponsoring brewing companies, —photo by David Barton Dry Campus Lifestyles J J KSTC to PSU: years of images The buildings on the Pittsburg State University campus have undergone a series of changes over the last 84 .years to become the facilities that they are today. According to Dr. Ray Baird, vice president of administration, these changes reached their peak when the three schools of study were created in 1966; arts and sciences, education and technology and applied science. The second major change Dr. Baird has witnessed was the renaming of the Kansas State Teachers College to Pittsburg State University. Dr. Baird began his career at PSU in 1947 as a counselor in the guidance bureau and has seen most of the metamorphosis that has occurred among campus buildings. Although Dr. Baird has been an eyewitness to most of the changes, none have been as great as those in Russ Hall where Dr. Baird has had an office since 1947. ''When I came in '47, the first floor of Russ Kail was primarily the College High School. Today, all the various departments are scattered all over campus, but years ago they were all housed under one roof — Russ Hall ' said Dr. Baird. At one time the school's gymnasium THE KELCE CENTER is now the building for the School of Business and Economics Cindy Hilyard, Pittsburg graduate student, walks out of the building that used to be called College High School, —photo by Steven Hausler Building Changes Lifestyles was housed on the first floor, with the auditorium and stage on the third floor. Other facilities included in Russ Hall were the showers, laundry room, library, a hospital and even a kindergarten. Russ Hall also provided manual training in its foundry and forge rooms, machine shop and pattern making and sheet metal shops. Classrooms found in the building at that time were math, English, chemistry and home economics, complete with a kit- chen. Society rooms provided students with a place for entertainment. Russ Halt was rebuilt after most of it was destroyed in 1914, The fire which was started by lightning during an electrical storm, completely devastated the fourth floor and much of the south end where the marble stairs are today. The wooden staircase, which is located on the north end of the building, still stands, and a wing has been added. FROM A 8IRDS-EYE-VIEW of campus one can see several prominant buildings contrasting the old from the new. —photo by David Barton BUILDINGS ON THE PSU campus have changed a great deal since the turn of the century, Gary Carlat, director of facilities planning, shows the plans for Russ Hall before it was gutted by fire in 19T4,— photo by Steven Hausler The new wing on Russ Hall put the first dent in the Oval, Dr. Baird said. According to Cary Carlat, director of facilities planning, the old blueprints of the original building are quite interesting. Russ Hall used to be a one-stop building for the students of KSTC, said Carlat. While there were problems with so much going on under one roof, things never got too out-of-hand because enrollment was small, Dr. Baird said. But as enrollment increased, the facilities on campus also had to expand to meet the University's needs. continued on page 38 Building Changes Lifestyles Building changes continued from page 37 When President Brandenburg arrived at PSU in 1913, there were two buildings on campus. When he left in 1940, 16 buildings including the stadium, lined the Oval. One of those 16 buildings included the Student Union which made the transition from being the Mine Rescue Building of the Bureau of Mines to a student center. The Mine Rescue Building, also known as the geology building, contained classrooms and a laboratory for classes in geology and mineralogy. According to A History of Kansas State Teachers College, the geology building was the southeast Kansas headquarters for Willard Hall is the 'catch-all7 building on campus but we have no plans to tear it down ' the State Mine Inspection Service. The Bureau of Mines was constructed because of all the coal mines in this area. Mine safety and the testing of quality coal were taught in the building, It was a small two-story brick building which later became incorporated into the Student Union. The north stairway is actually part of the old mine rescue building ' Dr. Baird-said. Carney Hall, which once stood on the east side of campus, was another building that underwent several changes. Com- pleted in 1919, it included the depart- ments of biological sciences, chemistry and home conomics; the student health center; two social rooms, and the college auditorium, equipped with a spacious stage and pipe organ. The new science building, called Heckert-Wells Hall in honor of Dr. J. Ralph Wells and Dr. L.C. Heckert, was due for completiqn in the fall of 1984 according to Dr. Baird. Hall, completed in 1922, was once a women's dormitory with ac- commodations for 110 residents. It now is the home for Campus Security as well as several artists' studios. The building is also used for storage. Willard Hall is the 'catch-all' building on campus but we have no plans to tear it down, Dr. Baird said. ------------------------------------------Completed in 1927, the Porter library in „ , , addition to reading and periodical rooms AN ODD USE for a girls' dormitory is a police arate ,ibra for the |aboratory station. Campus Security now occupies Willard , . . , , C. . Hall the old hall for girls. Campus Security officerScho°lS' Prided offices, classes and Marvin Rhinehart checks in atthe dispatcher's officesern nar rooms. The College Museum on the first floor, —photo by Steven Hausler occupied the third floor. Porter is all but vacant now, except for various offices and art rooms. During the 1982-83 school year, plans to remodel Porter into the art department fell through when funding requests were denied by the Board of Regents. The Horace Mann building, located between Hughes Hall and the Newman Center, was built as an elementary laboratory school in 1927 by the Pittsburg Board of Education and was operated by KSTC. Horace Mann provided classrooms for a kindergarten and a sixth grade Building Changes Lifestyles elementary laboratory school for supervised teaching, as well as offices and a combined gymnasium and auditorium. The building is now used for speech and theater stagecraft and storage, physical plant storage and for biology and chemistry equipment. The Physical Plant is desperate for warehousing, and so the Horace Mann building is needed ' Dr. Baird said. The construction of the buildings on campus was kind of evolutionary. When the stage was set to change KSTC to a university, the Oval expanded and the campus took on a new look ' Dr. Baird said.—by Ramona Vassarand CeCe Todd RUSS HALL IS ONE of the more prominent buildings on the PSU campus. Russ Hall still houses classrooms and administrative offices. Before 1914, when the hall was gutted by a major fire, it housed classrooms for chemistry, home economics, English, a gymnasium and many other unique facilities.— photo by Steven Hausler PORTER HALL IS another dominant hall on the PSU campus, the hall is now used by the art department, enrollment and occasionally aerobics classes.— photo by Steven Hausler Building Changes Lifestyles Students improve with Biofeedback small dimly lit room, sunlight hitting the trainee in the recliner, monitors hooked up to the trainee by electrodes, temperature gauge connected to middle finger, eyes closed with intense con- centration to ease stress and tension, are all settings for biofeedback. What is biofeedback? Biofeedback training is a system of voluntary stress regulation, said Danette Thackwary, Marquette, Mich., graduate student. Thackwary conducts the biofeedback lab located in Willard Hall. The first step a trainee has to learn is the difference between relaxation and tension, she said. The trainee is hooked up to monitors by electrodes. The electrodes can be placed in various areas of the body, but are most commonly located on the forehead. Some trainees listen to relaxation tapes, stressing the importance of time and the need to be able to look at a situation calmly, not extremely happy or extremely tramatic. The electrodes monitor muscle tension in the given area. If a person is under stress the muscles react accordingly and the monitors reflect the muscle movement. Stress is something we are all under. We just need to learn to deal with it and relax, Thackwary said. Biofeedback helps you become aware so you can deal with the problem. The tapes that clients listen to give techniques for raising body temperature, correct quiet breathing and regulating one's activities and a day's pattern. According to Thackwary, biofeedback is merely a form of counceling to help people deal with stress. The sessions usually last eight to 10 weeks with hourly visits each week. After three sessions people usually have a noticable change in stress and reaction, she said. Most people find biofeedback interesting because it provides information of one's own bodily functions, according to Thackwary. It also gives accurate readings of muscle activity. THIS BIOFEEDBACK TRAINEE is going through tape-instructed relaxation procedures, while Danette Thackwary, Marquette, Mich., graduate student, mon iters her rate of muscle relaxation.—photo by Jo Black Thackwary said that one student that attended the biofeedback lab explained her experience as totally relaxing. She came in, not realizing that she was necessarily tense, but she did feel under stress. The monitor showed that she didn't have much muscle activity, but her temperature was somewhat low, Thack- wary said. She said that the tape she listened to CLIENTS ARE HOOKED UP to a temperature gauge to check body temperature. Danette Thackwary, Marquette, Mich., graduate student, said that she works on lowering trainees' body temperatures.— photo by Jo Black made her feel as light as a feather and so relaxed that she could hardly move. Thackwary said that the tapes coaxed the student to raise her body temperature by relaxing her total body starting at her toes and going to her head and arms. There is no pain involved at all. The electrodes just feel like round band-aids on your forehead. Some people think an electric shock is involved, but there is nothing mysterious about biofeedback, she said. Another trainee, Jeannine Armstrong, Pittsburg freshman, said that the sessions have taught her to regulate herself and her time. Thackwary received a bachelors of science degree from Northern Michigan University with studies in psychology and social work. This is the first time she has been in charge of a biofeedback lab, but she said that there have been few sur- prises. I didn't realize I would have so much responsibility, but I love what I am doing, she said. Thackwary has visited psychology classes and held workshops in the summer informing the people andf demonstrating the biofeedback training. She said that biofeedback is not new to the area, the public merely is not informed about it.— by Millie Meyers FINAL PREPARATIONS ARE being completed by graduate student Dianne Thackwary, Marquette, Mich., while she places electrodes on Jeannine Armstrong, Pittsburg freshman. This experiment is developed to measure muscle tension, —photo by Jo Black Biofeedback Lifestyles Games fill free hours Wh„ do Pittsburg State University students do to fill up their spare time? This question has been asked by not only the parents of the students, but also their teachers and advisers. There is now an answer to this question. Most of the students fill their spare time by playing games. They play these either at home, the dorms, bars and even at that ever so popular event — the party. Now don't worry moms and dads some of these games are very educational. Take the game PASS OUT for instant. This is a board game which is a lot like the game Monopoly. You have a board, two types of cards, your own player piece and two dice. Oh, and we can't forget the glass of beer everyone has. The board is sectioned off into colored squares. A player rolls the dice and moves his players piece the amount of squares as the number on the dice. The player then does what it says to do on that square. It might say to take three sips from your glass, draw a card or for everyone to drink. The object of the game is to be the last person to pass out. Now your're probably wondering what a college student could learn from this game. Well, they learn how to count, how to take turns and how to follow directions. This game is obviously a number one party hit. Another game that is often played is Cardinal Puff Puff and is also a drinking game. Everyone sits at the table with a full THE SCHOOL GYMNASIUM is not the only place that students can get exercise and entertainment. Robert Francisco, Pittsburg freshman, plays table tennis in Shirk Hall for his exercise, —photo by Dale Bratton ENJOYING A QUICK CAME of Cardinal Puff Puff is T.D. Davis, Pratt senior, Jeff Menetee, Adrian, Mo., freshman, and Julie Williams, Broken Arrow, Okla., freshman. The three participated with a larger group at the Tower Ballroom in Pittsburg, —photo by David Barton Games Lifestyles glass of beer in front of them. One person starts out with the chant 'Cardinal Puff Puff what should I do? While your're saying the chant you pound the table with your fingers. Then, the second person jumps in. This goes on all the way around the table and after each person has said the the chant five times, they have to down a full glass of beer. They then turn the glass over. The question Are you a true Cardinal Puff Puff is asked. Everyone turns their glass over and if the glass has left a beer ring on the table, that person must drink another glass of beer. This game teaches students coor- dination and how to follow in line. One can almost always find people also playing Quarters and Chug-a-Lug. Quarters is played by flipping a quarter off the table into a cup of beer. Chug-a-Lug is also a fairly easy game. All one must do is drink a pitcher of beer with out stopping. Students in the dorms play a lot of card games. You can't walk down the hall at night without seeing someone playing solitaire. One of the more popular card games is Spades. A bunch of us guys get together at Sam's house and we play spades all night, said John Mangun, Coffeyville senior, that is if we have enough beer to last that long. But I have to say the most intriguing game had to be one called the Bob Newhart Show . To play this game you must have a big group of people. The only rule to the game is that whenever someone on the show says Hey, Bob, you drink a beer. This game teaches students to listen. This is just a small list of games played by students at PSU. But as you can see every game teaches them something. So don't worry mom and dad we are learning something at PSU.—by Michelle Green DRINKING CAMES ARE POPULAR at area bars and parties. Pete Carpino. Pittsburg freshman, enjoys a game of Chug-A-Lug with friends at the Tower Ball room, —photo by David Barton Games Lifestyles 5 ii !J?2Sa as 3a ai 11- ! t Hi THE LITTLE SISTERS off Pi Kappa Alpha vote on what decorations to use for the 1983 Halloween party. The L- Sisters are responsible for, among other tl parties! Friends made in groups E ntering college for the first time can be an exciting experience. A new en- vironment, new friends, a new sense of independence are all awaiting the potential student. But saying goodbye to the people who have been with you all your life, such as your family, is viewed by many as a traumatic experience. Well, all is not lost. For those suffering from family withdrawal, Pittsburg State University offers an opportunity to become involved in activities, while at the same time, developing family-like relationships. PSU fraternities and residence halls have established such mock families as potential homes away from homes — little sister clubs. According to Michele Brown, Osawatomie sophomore and a Sigma Chi little sister, the purpose behind the organization is a good one — despite some students' preconceived ideas that the program is otherwise. We do help the guys raise money for parties, but we mainly act as a support group. The opportunity for guys and girls to get together helps establish close friendships. The guys are like your brothers. They look out for us. But, some may think we are just there as an ample supply of dates, but it is simply not that way, Brown said. With approximately 40 girls par- ticipating in the Sigma Chi little sister organization. Brown believes it is a rewarding experience. She said, We appreciate each other. We are invited to parties and we give functions for the guys. We get to meet a lot of new people and we become a close-knit family. Brown said she got into the club through friends in the dorm. I met some girls on my floor that were little sisters. We talked and I got invited to a party. Then I decided to look into it, so I started attending meetings. It is not a hard process to get into the organization, she said. Brown feels that being a little sister has brought only positive feedback. She explained, I met so many people, I otherwise, most likely, would not have met. Campuses are hard places to meet Little Sisters Lifestyles people. You just pass, say hello, and that is it. But this gives people a chance to really get to know each other. There is always someone to talk to and I feel that I can tell my big brother anything ' It is also the closest I will get to the greek system, Brown added. I do not have the time nor the money it requires to be in a sorority. But being a little sister for a fraternity is not the only way to meet potential family. For those not wanting to travel to a frat house for friends, they can find it right in the residence halls. A new program, transforming guys and girls dorms into brothersister halls, enables students to socialize with the opposite sex. Dr. P. Scott Corbett, residence hall program director, described the new program as the result of a brainstorm session involving himself and the resident staff assistants. The purpose of this program is to try to create a system where guys and girls can PERSONALIZED T-SHIRTS are popular for greeks to advertise their affiliation and to show their pride. Laura Mi 11 be rn, Olathe sophomore, wears a Lambda Chi Alpha shirt at the Little Sisters' gathering at H oily woods, —photo by David Barton get together, Dr. Corbett said. Dr. Corbett believes that the program serves a very important purpose. Our function is to develop people as human beings, which includes relating to the opposite sex. Combined with the essential academic programs, the brother- sister hall program results in a whole, educational experience. Simply, it is a great way to have friends. It is just a practice of being decent to other people, he said. The program is expected to continue successfully even though may be some changes made in the future. We are trying to work out a plan in- volving PSU athletics, like contests for attending games. We also intend to plan spring games, similar to 'Anything Coes Floors will also be reselected ' he said. Dr. Corbett believes that the key to having a successful program such as this is participation. Everyone involved needs to try and keep an open mind. In other words, we all need to be willing to get involved in activities we think we may not like and when students have ideas they should always go to their staff assistant with them. Sometimes we run out of ideas and need fresh suggestions. We need student input to make this program a success, Dr. Corcettsaid.— by Linda Reinecker DANCINC WAS A BIC part of the activities at a little sisters party at the Tower Ballroom. Paul Mitchel, LaCygne senior, and Kim Simn, Fort Scott sophomore, enjoy a slow dance at the Sigma Phi Epsilon Little Sisters' party —photo by David Barton Little Sisters Lifestyles Dorms The transition from high school to college life can sometimes be a rough one for students living away from home. But many students at Pittsburg State University have found that by living in the residence halls they have an easier time adjusting to a new academic environment and new friends, as well as becoming involved in University activities. According to Dr. P. Scott Corbett, residence hall programming director, students who live in the dorms make better grades and are involved more actively in campus activities. Dr. Corbett directs his staff members to the developmental needs of the students because he feels that when students come to college they need to sort out who they are. Margaret Dubois, Manhattan sophomore, decided to live in the dorms because she didn't know anyone when she first came to PSU. THE STAIR-STEPPED DORMS on the northwest comer of campus supply housing for many students on the PSU campus. Walkways are often filled with students going to class throughout the day.—photo by David Barron CONCERNED STUDENTS IN Tanner Annex gather around the back door of the dorm to find out about the fire in a second floor storage room. Students were left standing outside on a cold fall night while firefighters worked the scene for about an hour. 46 Dorm Housing Lifestyles aid student adjustment I thought that if I lived off campus I would be out of touch with campus ac- tivities and would not be as much a part of University life ' Dubois said. As a staff assistant in Nation Hall, Dubois has had the chance to not only work on a one-to-one basis with other students, but to also work with Dr. Corbett in developing new programs for the dorms. The Brother-Sister Program was one of those new concepts. Similar to the fraternities' little sister organizations, the dorm program was designed to match female residents with male residents as a way to build friendship between the sexes. The Brother-Sister Program is a neat way for people to meet each other, especially for those people who aren't involved in other campus activities, ONE LINE that students don't mind standing in is the beer line. The Dellinger Hall basement provides a large area for activities like this Halloween party,— photo by David Barton Dubois said. Mike Shane, Leavenworth junior and Trout Hall director, thinks that the Brother-Sister Program and other new concepts developed by Dr. Corbett have gone over well with students living in the dorms. The students like the new program- The Brother-Sister Program is a neat way for people to meet each other. ming because there are more things to do, and residence halls have become more involved as groups in campus activities, Shane said. One concept Shane favors strongly is the community work policy started by Dr. Corbett. Dr. Corbett's policy is that the com- munity work should be used as a sort of punishment for students who infringe on the rights of others in the dorms. That community work could include mopping floors or helping in the dining hall. We try to make the work suit what the student has done wrong. The theory is that the student should have to give back to the community what he took away, Dr. Corbett said. Dr. Corbett's policy is fair because it's the other students in the dorm who are punished when someone plays their stereo at 3 a.m., Shane said. Anna Laudati, Vinita, Okla. sophomore, prefers living in the dorms to off campus because of the amount of time she must spend practicing in McCray Hall as a music major. 1 never have to worry about parking because McCray is just across the street. Because I live in the dorm I never have to bother about utility bills or cooking either. For me, it's just a lot more con- venient to live on campus, Laudati sai6,—byCeCe Todd Dorm Housing Lifestyles Staff assistants help bridgestudent affairs They do everything from providing lightbulbs and organizing dances, to giving advice and hearing complaints. They are individuals, yet their job is to be concerned solely with others. They are disciplinary leaders, but manage to establish a close bond with those under their supervision. These versatile people represent the residence hall student's best friends — staff assistants and desk workers. The many staff assistants and desk workers employed in Pittsburg State University's residence halls serve as the connecting link between students and student affairs. That link amounts to an enormous amount of responsibility. These assistants must be prepared to answer a variety of questions, give social guidance and, in general, make dorm life easier for the residents. Without the aid of these people, students would continue throughout the year to call the resident hall a dorm — not a home. However, success in this particular job equals one thing — making it through the year! According to Pam Farney, Haysville junior, the job can't help but have an influence on her life. Farney said that her daily routine might include getting up at 6 a.m. to provide a 'locked out resident with a key, helping a girl with boyfriend problems, organizing a party for her floor, or simply leaving her door open for anyone who just wants to talk. She also assists in programming educational seminars for the residents, two of which are required by the Student Affairs Office each semester. It's a great way to meet people and make friends and I've learned a lot more about personal and behavioral problems by working as an assistant than I probably would have living and working off campus, she said. The most difficult situation Farney has encountered as an assistant is attempting to help freshmen make the big adjustment to college life. If freshmen were able to go only to Student Affairs when they have questions, it would be total chaos. While all the assistants are unique by having experienced a wide range of dorm problems, each are united by a somewhat momentuous inconvenience — the lack of privacy. ONE OF THE MANY responsibilities as a desk worker for Elaine Munson, Shawnee Mission senior, is making sure all the mail is distributed into the right boxes in Nation Hall, —photo by Gina Christy Staff Assistants Desk Workers Lifestyles The euphoria derived from doing for others is deflated somewhat by the lack of a social life outside the dorm. You're always on call, whether you're on duty or not ' Farney added. To comply with the standard requirements of the job, all assistants must work at the main desk a minimum of eight hours per week. They must also serve weekend duty approximately three times per semester. Serving as a desk worker for Tanner Flail, David Smith, Overland Park fresh- man, maintains a basic watch on the dorm, answers the phone, takes messages and checks the mail. I enjoy the job because it enables me to meet people and earn a little money at the same time, he said. One might think that the responsibility of providing a mutually comfortable living environment is a little tougher social situation in a co-ed dorm than in an all male or alI female residence hal I. hut, according to Beth Brandei, Shawnee junior, Dellinger Hall is anything but a problem. Guys and girls living in the same residence hall establish a more homey, realistic atmosphere. People learn to get along and maintain a loyalty to each other's rights, Brandei added that her job makes her more aware of people as individuals. You learn to be unselfish and to be successful as an assistant you need to set the atmosphere for the coming year and ■stick to it, she said. Being part of an organizational body has its advantages. We're one big, happy family. I just love it! Brandei added.—by Linda Reinecker ONE DUTY OF A staff assistant is to work at the desk. Kathleen Hamilton, Kansas City junior, discusses with Kristen Moore, Kansas City freshman, the discounts available in town on various records and tapes. —photo by Cina Christy DKSK lIOlllUSl llIKSU Cl.OSKl 1 ksuN-riti.i sat. 12 =:m—i ; I SI X H .Ul-i.iU THERE IS when working the desk in a residence hall, especially on weekend nights. Ivan Veselic, Kansas City senior, occupies his idle time with one of his favorite magazine —photo by David Barton Staff Assistanls Desk Workers Lifestyles 49 % Two | different worlds 1� F I rom the moment an international hopes 01 bringing thg dilltyenl cultures student,arrives in this country, till the rfny together,' Dr San Diego said he leaves, he is fat ed with a distant Ling Chen. Kaohsiung, Taiwan, senior, ulture dilleienU'S and c ulture direUoi of .ike £ bnrfiers .and unfamiliar Student Assoc igjjem, finds no problems fitting into the atmosphere ol Pittsburg. 5|$love it here It’s so peat eful and quiet tities are ront erned about is making friends. According to Thomas Kuo, Taipei, Taiwan, graduate student, most foreign students t ome to the United States hoping to make a lot of Amerit an friends and learn about their t ulture. W' Most Americans though, at first, are not patient enough with the foreign students bet ause ot the language barrier, Kuo said. Kuo. president of the Chinese Student Association, said that the organization conducted various programs throughout the year to introduce Americans to Chinese c ulture. Dr. Carmela San Diego, international student counselor, also is conc erned with making foreign students feel comfortable in their new surroundings. Most of our native Americ an students don't realize how much our international students have to offer. We act as a soc ial development program, an advisory center of the students' c lubs and soc ialization, in One of things I like best here is the c hanging ol the seasons. We have seasons in Taiwan, but they are not so distinctive as they are here in the United States . Kuo said International students face other problems adapting to the new atmosphere such as finding housing, transportation and food to which they are accustomed The biggest problem though, seems to be communication, Dr. San Diego said. Despite any problems Kuo has faced at PSU. he feels his American ecluc ation was worth it. When I return to Taiwan, I will return a much more open-minded person, Kuo said. by Ramona Vassar and CeCe Todd THl PITTSliURC STATt University ampus (livoise in t ullure A number ol Malaysian students pivler to keep thcii native ullure in .1 new en vironmenl bv wish inn the usual lothinnol their own 1mnllies photo by Steven Hausler I ore inn Almosplieie I itesty les A NUMHfR Ol international student- live u (.rtTiibiu'i Aparlmcnts oil fkoadwa south of thl L iniversilv Damn III larhini. lehannnjuninr. pay bis monthly rent to tin manager ol (.jreenhi ie apartments. Kathy ellmei —photo by Stover Haulier Home sweet home? w hile many students travel from miles away to attend Pittsburg State University, many more cross oceans and continents to attend an American university. International students who come to this country seeking an education and cultural exchange, also have to contend with the problem of finding someplace to live. Not only do they want to find a house or an apartment, they want to make it ' home for the duration of their visit. What these students don't always ex- pect though, is the difficulty they face in finding a suitable place to live. The students come to me at the beginning of the semester asking where they should go and who they should talk to ' said Dr. Carmela San Diego, in- ternational students counselor. Since they are not familiar with the nation, let alone the city of Pittsburg, they don't always understand their rights as a resident, according to Dr. San Diego. The biggest problem I've had has been in getting deposits back from landlords, said Rosyclar Riera, Caracas, Venezuela, junior. Many landlords take advantage of international students who are not aware of their rights or do not stick up for them. Dr. San Diego's office often acts as a housing service for the international students. We often find roommates for the students who have a place to live but can't afford to pay the rent on their own, Dr. San Diego said. Since transportation, or more ap- propriately the lack thereof, creates problems, the foreign students are limited in their choice of housing. Students close to campus must be willing to pay a higher price for the location, but foreign students often pay an even higher price because of the language barrier. Communications between the lan- dlord and the foreign tennant is often bad, and therefore, the student often ends up paying more for housing than some American students, said Dr. San Diego. Kathy Zellmer, manager of Greenbrier and Pinewood Apartments in Pittsburg, rented to 25 international students from Malaysia, China, Mexico and Israel during the 1983-84 school year. Communication is the biggest problem I have when renting to foreign students. But most of the students I rent to here in Pittsburg have been on time with their rent, and keep the building clean, said Zellmer. Communications is not the only problem that international students face when looking for housing. Some in- ternational students from PSU have reported being turned away from apart- ments and houses by landlords who they feel just do not want to rent to foreign students. However, according to Gregg Heide, Pittsburg resident and private renter, renting to foreign students creates no problem, I have rented to foreign students in the past. Their rent always comes in on time, they're good renters and I'll continue to rent to them in the future, said Heide. The international students who come here to study are the best from their countries or else they would not be here. We can make use of our visitors and learn from them, said Dr. San Diego. It's a shame that we don't accept international students openly and show respect for them, she said.—by Ramona Vassar and CeCe Todd school year payment for Bonus bok'd ns wi n eoe FOR ft ON T: Furnished rwo bedroom house near downtown, New carpeting, new kitchen new plumbing, etc Cad WOOD apartment Large 2-4 half baths Very or working Broadway CaH hem a big win k1 a sad day in lot at the I. it is WHILE LOOK NC FOR an apartment, Nedal Arafat, Palestine, freshman, looks through the Collegio classified advertising section finding two prospects. A number of international students face the same problems in finding housing near campus as do American students, —photo by Steven Hausler Equal Housing Lifestyles I ■' tVERY SOURCE AVAILABLE is l.tjjjM'fl lor-possiblc nousmj at ommodationv when student-' attend 6livy .iwa Irotn home and international sludenK au drtimlek no o option Nodal Aratal Paltstiiu tieshmau'ans the Collegio lor an apartment opening photo by Steven Hauler Religious freedom frustrating The United States is described as ' the great melting pot ' a country where immigrants from many nations blend together to share aspects of their in- dividual cultures. Pittsburg State University could also be called a melting pot because of the number of unique individuals with dif- fering cultural beliefs who have come together on one campus. One area in which they differ is religion. International students who come to learn a trade must also learn to deal with their religion in a new light. They often find it difficult to practice their faith in a country where freedom of religion is guaranteed. According to Dr. Carmel a San Diego, international students counselor, foreign students come to her seeking advice concerning the practice of their religion. Often, Moslem students ask how they can politely refuse their host family's offer of attending church, They want to be polite about it, but it's hard for them to politely refuse to par- ticipate in a religion they don't practice ' she said. The international students do continue to practice their religions, but face problems in finding a place to conduct services. Without a temple, the students are forced to practice their faith in public buildings ' said Dr. San Diego. While some foreign students have difficulty locating a place to practice their religious beliefs, others have few problems because they come to this country as Christians. Thomas Kuo, Taipei, Taiwan, graduate student, is a Christian and regularly at- tends the Trinity Baptist Church of Pitt- sburg. I have no problems practicing my religion, but I realize that there are other students who do, said Kuo. According to Kuo, Donald Lacy, pastor of the Trinity Baptist Church, and his parishioners take a special interest in the international students. We have many dinners, meetings and discussions about our cultural beliefs and differences. We really want to get to know and understand each other, said Kuo, Ahmad Enayati, Pittsburg sophomore, has experienced few biased opinions from others who do not share his religious beliefs. Born and raised a Moslem in Iran until he was 12 years old, Enayati exemplifies a sort of religious melting pot in that his beliefs combine Chistianity and the Moslem faith. While studying the English language at a private school in England, Enayati at- tended a Catholic church. I believe there is one Cod, and Jesus and Mohammad are just two of his sons, said Enayati —by Ramona Vassar and CeCe Todd FACING MEKA, Rozita Johari, Port Dickson, Malaysia freshman, prays in one of the five positions of the Moslem religion. Moslems are required to pray five time daily. —photo by David Barton Political views dominate culture R eligious beliefs are often decided for a child before he is even born. But in most cases, political beliefs are developed during an individual's college years. Universities across the United States, including Pittsburg State University, become a forum for the expression of political ideals. During the 1982-83 school year, politics sparked controversy among the student body. An Iranian culture display touched on the sensitive nerves of students who well remembered the American hostage crisis in Iran a few years earlier. But, according to Dr, San Diego, in- ternational student counselor, the Khomeini propaganda display angered Iranian, and other international students, as well as Americans. ' The Iranian Student Organization requested use of the Student Union display case during Multicultural Month to display aspects of the Iranian culture ' Dr. San Diego said. 'In Iran, a display of the nation's culture, including art, clothing, and food, would not be complete unless the government was represented in some form. So, it was only natural to include Khomeini in the cultural display ' she added. But, PSU students were angered that the Iranian students would be so audacious as to publicly display Khomeini's words denouncing the United States. Political incidents such as this rarely occur on campus, but Dr. San Diego still discourages political discussion among international students, We are hoping, though, to one day establish some type of forum allowing open political discussion among all students, Dr. San Diego said. Although foreign students are advised not to discuss politics among other in- ternational students, nothing prevents them from expressing their beliefs, I get upset when people put down the United States because the U.S. has so much more freedom and so much more to offer ' said Ahmad Enayati, a Pittsburg sophomore who was born in Iran but has lived in America for the past five years. Legally, I am not an American, but I feel like one ' he said.—by Ramona Vassarand CeCe Todd SPEAKING OUT ON the differences in culture and politics between Iran and the United States Khalil Zakeri, Iran senior, said he believes that elders have a greater knowledge than the younger generation and should be listened to, —photo by David Barton Politics Lifestyles Language major obstacle s international students begin their first semester at Pittsburg State University, they face one major problem — com- munication. Even though the student may be proficient in reading and writing English, they must also conquer the challenge of speaking it, according to Dr. Collen Cray, director of the American Language Program. The international students who come to this country do not yet know how to conversationally speak English. This is where our Americans fit in as con- versation partners ' said Dr. Cray. About 15 Americans participated in the fall program and, according to Dr. Cray, their performance was both excellent and simply phenomenal. The first few weeks of the program are very important to the foreign students because they know no one on campus and are very shy, Dr. Cray said. The chit-chat they learn from our American students helps them to be more out-going and less afraid to speak out. Not only do the international students The chit-chat they learn from our American students helps them to be more out-going and less afraid to speak out. benefit from this exchange of cultural ideas, but American partners also get to share their knowledge of cultures, gain a perspective to the world around them and get the chance to familiarize visitors from different nations to their own country. The international students who don't know what life in this country is really like, learn from their partners. You could say that the Americans act as goodwill ambassadors for the campus as well as the nation, Dr. Cray said.—by Ramona Vassar and CeCe Todd FINDINC THEMSELVES LEARNING, as well as teaching, Quinton Matson, Fort Scott junior, Claudia Vasquez, Venezuela junior, Maria Stella Cova, Venezuela graduate student, and Ivania Rountree, Nicaragua senior, discuss foreign matters. —photo by Da vid Barton Conversation Partners Lifestyles 1111 INC SISAAIl STRUT stones and pl.iving « hildien's game . an entertaining to a toreign student av a In in home and lamil Samir Ihuveii. Horn- ha . India gi.uUiutt student has his hands lull with M.md I «ams a member ot Ihuveit s host i.miik — photo by David Hart on Host families aid in cultural adjustment International students can become further acquainted with American customs and ideas through the host family program. The program of hospitality to the foreign students began July, 1969, as a committee of interested citizens. Originally known as Host Families, the program adopted the name Families for International Friendship in 1971. The program is voluntary for both families and students. Each interested student is assigned a Pittsburg host family although the host family does not house the student or assume financial respon- sibility for him. As a host family, our main purpose is to help the international students adjust to American life, said Mary Beth Lewis, Frontenac resident. We invite them over for holidays, parties and special occasions, and we go places together just as any family would. Lewis and her husband, Tom, sponsor seven international students. The program has never been an in- convenience to us; it has been a positive experience all the way around, said Tom Lewis. The students know that they are welcome to come here any time, kick off their shoes and make themselves at home, he said. We invite them over for holidays, parties and special occasions, and we go places together just as any family would. Nor Amimah Omar, Kuala Trengganu, Malaysia sophomore, enjoys spending time with the Lewis's two children, Mandy and Kate. I have a younger sister back home, so ENJOYINC THE COOL afternoon, Nor Amimah Omar, Kuala Trengganer, Malaysia sophomore, takes advantage of the opportunity to give her at- tention to Kate Lewis, a member of Omar's host f ami ly. —photo by David Barton when I'm with the Lewis's, it's kind of like I'm back home again, Omar said. The program has been as much an educational experience for us as it has for the students, Mary Beth Lewis said. We have learned to overcome prejudice toward foreigners in addition to learning about many countries and cultures, Mary Beth said. It has been a great experience for our kids too, Tom Lewis added. They are learning that there are more people in this world than just Mom, Dad and the next-door neighbors . —by Ramona Vassar and CeCe Todd Hos( Families 58 Safehouse Lifestyles ne woman is beaten every IB seconds and one out of every four women will be raped in her lifetime, according to national statistics compiled by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The Pittsburg area is no exception to this trend of violence sweeping the nation, as domestic violence and rape have hit close to home The Pittsburg Police Department reported in 1979 that 60 percent of the domestic disturbance calls involved battered women. As a result, the Pittsburg Safehouse, a crisis intervention and supportive counseling agency, was established on Feb, 16,1979 in Pittsburg. Safehouse was actually conceived at Pittsburg State University in 1977 by the Women's Studies Program. It began as a community resource for victims of domestic violence, but has since added R- VAN, Rape Victims Assistance Network. In 1981-82, 29 of the 629 clients receiving help from Safehouse were PSU students at one time, according to Deb Poliak, Safehouse director. Twenty-two were victims, five of those 22 being victims of rape, and the remaining seven were abusers who were also receiving Safehouse counseling. Eight were college graduates, 21 were current students. From January, 1983, to June, 1983, 227 clients were sheltered at Safehouse, Poliak added. Besides rape, in which only one out of every 10 is reported, battery of women is the most unreported crime in the United States, Poliak said. Safehouse tries to help victims find alternatives to their situation, such as further counseling or leaving the home ' she said. Poliak added that the battered woman often returns to the violent man because she loves him and believes he will change, or because she has become dependent upon him. Besides counseling and sheltering the victims, Safehouse also assists the client in obtaining social, medical and legal services. One woman, a victim of battery, and her two children were sheltered at Safehouse white she received counseling after learning of the shelter from the welfare office in her hometown. Another victim of battery was referred to Safehouse by concerned friends. She and her two children were MANY WOMEN IN the Pittsburg Safehouse bring their children with them to the temporary housing facility. Two children of Safehouse residents find time to play in a solitary room as they enjoy a little horse play by jumping on their mother's bed — photo by Steven Hauster sheltered there also. The counselors here are really con- cerned about us and want to help. They're always here when we need someone to talk to, the client said. The people at Safehouse are very supportive and help you out a lot. The student volunteers have helped me more than anyone because they really seem to understand, another client added. Karen Profitt, Pittsburg junior, has worked as a volunteer at Safehouse for two years. I enjoy working at Safehouse because it's nice being a part of something so positive, said Profitt, who gives victims emergency counseling. Victims of rape or battery are met by volunteer counselors at the Pittsburg Police Station and then escorted to Safehouse. Confidentiality is always strictly maintained so that a victim's safety and privacy are protected at all times, Profitt, a major in social work at PSU, wants to be a school social worker but feels that her volunteer work helping victims with battery situations is good experience for her career choice Any time you work with people the way we do at Safehouse, you learn how to really help people and it prepares you to be effective in any helping profession, said Profitt. Volunteer work at Safehouse is a good learning experience tor students in social work, counseling, psychology and for anyone interested in helping victims of domestic violence, Poliak said.— by CeCe Todd ABUSED WOMEN OFTEN call the Pittsburg Safehouse for help Deb Pollack. Safehouse director, takes those calls in her office at the facility. Safehouse has a 24-hour hotline, in cooperation with the Pittsburg Police Department, for emergency calls. —photo by Steven Hausler Safehouse Lifestyles Group homes offer work experience w e try to set the houses up in a manner that they blend with the com- munity, said Bill Powell, coordinator of the Class Limited program in Pittsburg, Columbus and Parsons. Class Limited is a group home for the mentally retarded and physically disabled. The Pittsburg program was founded in 1973 by the Crawford County Association for Retarded Citizens. In 1976, the group merged with Class Limited to form the present program, according to Powell. Class limited was started by a small number of parents who wanted a higher degree of service and care for their children. In many cases, these parents used or borrowed money to set up about 20 of these group homes in the South East Kansas area ' he said. The group home in Pittsburg house's 11 members. The tennants range in age from 18-40, but most are in their 20's. According to Mary McDonald, Pitt- sburg junior and an employee of the home, the purpose of the Class Limited program is to groom mentally retarded citizens to be as independent as possible. Class Limited employ's several students from Pittsburg State University and Labette County College in Parsons. Many of the PSU students are working through the practicum program of the social work department, but Class Limited also frequently uses the PSU nursing program, Powell said. Class Limited usually grants four full work scholarships each year. Two are used at PSU and the other two go to LCC students. Shelly Erwin, Winfield junior, received one of only three that were offered to PSU students this year. Erwin, who lives at the home, started with Class Limited on a voluntary bases her sophomore year. She then moved to the social work practicum program and received the work scholarship. The main part of my job is just being here at night in case of an emergency. I also supervise medication and see that everything runs smoothly, Erwin said. The women housed at the home are taught cooking, house maintenance, money skills, nutrition, safety, personal care and socialization, according to McDonald. Most of the training is done at night and on the weekends. During the day, the girls work at the vocational workshop located in Columbus, Powell said. The workshop builds various wood products and sells them to the public. The workshop is not only for the Pittsburg program but for Columbus and Parsons as well. It is at the shop that many of these people learn vocational skills to support themselves, he added. I really like working for the Class CLASS LIMITED HAS one live-in employee. Shelly Irwin, Winfield junior, and the house dog, Spike, reside in the home with the clients. Irwin received one of three full-work scholarships from Class Limited this year, —photo by Steven Hausler. Croup Homes Lifestyles Limited program ' McDonald said. 'They have really worked around my schedule at school. Another group home employing PSU students is the Elm Acres Youth home. Elm Acres, founded through contracts with the Kansas State Department of Social and Rehabilitation Service, is a temporary home for boys from the ages of 12-18. These kids come to us because they can't live at home; they have school problems, drug problems or alcohol problems ' said David Sorrick, facility director and PSU graduate. Elm Acres employs two currently enrolled PSU students, Alberta Powell, Pittsburg junior, and Mary Smith, Pitt- sburg senior. Smith is the facility's assistant director. Lemuel Shepperd, a guitar instructor at PSU, is a house parent at the home. EMPLOYEES OF THE Class Limited group home evaluate clients and record their progress. Mary McDonald, Pittsburg senior, and Avis Hawn, Pitt- sburg graduate student, fill out progress records while in conference with a client, —photo by Steven Hausler The boys are usually here only tem- porarily ' Sorrick said. We work with them through group and individual counseling ' Three of the 16 boys now living at the home are attending PSU this semester. They are learning a trade through the Building Maintenance Program offered by the Vocational Technical Institute. The home offers the family atmosphere through group dining and going places as a group. It schedules a variety of ac- tivities, such as movies, and provides various entertainment including video games, pool tables and weight lifting equipment. They are also a member of the YMCA. The house works on a privilege program and all the boys have certain privileges, but if they misbehave, these privileges are taken away ' Sorrick said. —by Michelle Green CLASS LIMITED OFFERS student employees a chance to work with handicapped people Mary McDonald, Pittsburg senior, is a social work major and her job at Class Limited has turned out to be beneficial for her field of study, —photo by Steven Hausler Croup Homes Lifestyles Set 'em up ' til we close 'em down Dear Mom, Thought I would drop you line or two, so you would know what I have been up to. I got my first writing assignment for the Kanza this week. I am doing three stories: group homes, the busing system and bars. I took the bar story for fun. I didn't know what Jacque, that's my Editor, really wanted the story to be about. So, being new to Pittsburg, I thought it would be a good idea if I went and checked out the atmospheres at all the popular bars. I asked a few of my friends what the best places were. They said, Hit 'em all! So I did. Monday night I went to the Tower Ballroom for a rush party. Pretty nice place to go. I found out that this is where most of the fraternities and sororities hold their parties. They had a D.J. that played most of the top 40 hits. The best part of the night was when they raffeled off the keg. I only missed it by two numbers. Got home about 1:30. The next night, I hit three bars: Washington's Cigar Store, McCarthy's Pub and Characters. Washington's is one of the oldest bars in Pittsburg and it has the coldest beer in town. McCarthy's has to be my favorite (so far) maybe because it is an Irish pub and you know how I love the Irish of Notre Dame. It had a stand up bar and everyone threw their peanuts on the floor. I learned how to play backgammon. I am not very good, but give me time. I went to Characters after that. This is a 21 club. They played a lot of good music and their mixed drinks are very good. I saw a lot of my fellow workmen from the Kanza there. And Mom, you won't believe where we went Wednesday night. The Liberty Palace in Columbus. My friend, Krista Marten, she's a junior from Pittsburg, said I would really like it. And boy did I! It was ROLLING A QUARTER off his nose for a trick shot, Frank Austin, Ottawa junior, dunks one in a Quarters game with friends. Austin preferred to roll the quarter off his nose rather than bouncing it off the table, as is generally the practice of most participants in the beer drinking game. —photo by Jo Black the Battle of the Colleges that night. Pittsburg State University didn't win but it was fun. The Liberty offers both rock and roll and country and western music. You should have seen the people! Everything from punkers to hicks. I met a lot of students from NEO and MSSU.J have to say the guys sure did look good in them wranglers. Don't even ask what time I got in. Well, it's Thursday night and Shannon Stephens, my roommate from Garnett, informs me that I have to go to Bob's, Bob's? I've never heard of it ' J thought. But it was drink and drown. Do you know what that is? You pay a certain amount at the door and drink all you want all night long. Let me tell you I got my moneys worth! The place was super if you want to get away from a crowd and just drink and relax or play pool. It's time for the weekend, Friday night, I went to the Rocking-K, This is a small replica of Gilley's. They have the mechanical bull and the punching machine. I felt right at home. They have a big dance floor. I found out that they throw a big fall and spring bash for the PSU students. And my feet still hurt from two-stepping all night, I have to say the Rocking-K is the only place that you will hear Johnny Lee in- ENJOYINC A NIGHT OUT on the town with friends Frank Austin, Ottawa junior, Eddie McKechnie, Pittsburg junior, and Bob Baumamn, Garland, Texas, sophomore, enjoy a few cold brews at Hollywood's, located directly across from the PSU campus photo by Jo Black stead of the bartender saying, Last call for alcohol. I went to Holly woods Saturday night after the football game. You won't believe who I just happened to bump into — one of the biggest hunks on the football team. And boy can he dance! This place is just across from the college. It's where a lot of the students, mostly the jocks, hang out. It's a lot like the Liberty but they usually only play rock. I hear they have live bands every now and then. I can't wait till they have the next one. They have all kinds of things for PSU students. They have a free keg for the ladies, drink and drown and college night throughout the week. And now I know why all the girls go to Hollywoods. Like I said, there were some great looking guys! Well, Mom, I guess I better go and write my story. I don't know what I am going to say, because there are so many great places to party around here, 1 don't see how people find the time to study. See ya next weekend, Love, Michelle P.S, Send me more money for next week. —by Michelle Green SOUNDS Ol THE BRITISH Invasion kept these Pittsburg Slate University Tudenfs. clad infmtni-skirts and go go boots .on. the1 dance floor at the Tower Ballroom I he Ravp played 60s hits by bartds such a The Yardbirds. the Kinks and The (tolling Stones. 2- photo by Mickey Cfyital Variety: the spice of life The Pittsburg State University campus contributes a lot to students looking for somewhere to satisfy their munchies. In the Student Union alone a person has the choice of eating at the Gorilla Grill, the cafeteria, or the Gorilla Den. COOKING IN DORM rooms is risky business and can result in expulsion from the hall if caught. But Cheryl Borror. Arkansas City freshman, takes her chances in order to cook spaghetti in her microwave, which is hidden in her room, —photo by David Barton Jack Overman, Student Union director and coordinator of campus food service, said that on a usual day, the grill will serve 850 customers, the cafeteria 225, and the den 550. He also estimated that 65 percent of the customers buy items other than drinks. The den serves packaged foods; the grill has a more extensive menu and is cooked to order, whereas the cafeteria offers a different choice of foods from day to day in a smorgasbord manner. Fort Scott freshman Billy Cox said he eats in the grill every day. I eat in the grill because then I don't have to drive somewhere, and I think the price is about the same, if not cheaper ' he said. Another option is Gibson Dining Hall, Although it may be considered by some strictly for dorm residents, anyone is allowed to eat at there. Rick Phelps, food service director, said, The dining hall is available to all students, but few eat there who don't live in the dorms. The dining hall offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It is basically like the cafeteria. Students have the choice of three entrees, salad bar, hamburger line cooked to order, a deli line, and a desert table, Phelps said. According to Phelps, PSU's dining hall is one of the most successful in the state. He estimated that 1,500 to 2,000 people are served daily. Some students eat in both the union facilities and the Gibson Dining Hall, while others haven't tried either one. Shelley Wisner, SpringhiII freshman, said she usually eats in Gibson, but sometimes in the union at the grill. The food in Gibson is good and it's flexible. The food I've tried in the union is good, too. Our dining hall is a lot better than what I had in high school; it offers a lot more variety, she said. Phyliss Diskin, St. Paul freshman, said that Gibson is much better than her high school careteria, also. I had heard that it was good here and it's pretty much what I had expected, she said. I think PSU has a pretty good system, said Danny Johnson, Oswego sophomore. For being a small University, it's probably one of the better dining halls in the state. I have no com- plaints. It's a lot better than high school, he said. Johnson said that he doesn't always eat at Gibson, but seldom ever in the union. Rennie Shuler, Topeka sophomore, said that she never eats in Gibson because she isn't a dorm resident, but she eats in the grill once a week. It's really good and it's cheap. I think the food there tastes better than any of the fast food places in town, except for the 1106 Drive-In, she laughed.—by Millie Myers THE GORILLA GRILL is one of the more popular places to eat the noon meal on campus. The grill, located in the Student Union, offers a variety of fried foods, soups, and deli sandwiches. — photo by Brent Phillips 9 FILLING HER SALAD bowl during a noon-hour rush ut Gibson Dining Hall Leslie Courtney. Parsons freshman, takes advantage? of the campus facility. Weekends at home pay off T I he adjustment of moving away from home to attend college is often remedied with weekends. Some students are from area towns and go home every weekend, whether from habit or necessity. Others go home every weekend even if they live 200 miles away. Then there are those who seldom, if ever, go home during the school term, Carolyn Watts, Fort Scott junior, goes home every weekend. I work as an aid in the emergency room at Mercy Hospital every Friday and Saturday evening ' Watts said. She said that $12 dollars of gas usually lasts for two weeks and approximately three-fourths of it is used going back and forth to work on the weekends. I sometimes car pool with a friend, but I still use a lot more money on gas than if I didn't have to drive back and forth. Instead of feeling deprived of social weekends. Watts said that she enjoys her work and that its a break for her to get away from school. Besides, I get off work at 11:30, so if something is going on I can go out after work, she added. Mitch David, Olathe sophomore, goes where the most action is and estimates that he goes home, which is a two-hour drive, about two or three times a month. If there is a party here. I'll usually stay here. If I hear of a party at home I'll go home, 1 go home for football games, too, he said, Keith Jansen, Omaha, Neb., freshman, is one student that doesn't go home often but said that he doesn't mind staying here on weekends, I do homework while I'm here or go home with friends to their hometowns ' he said. Jansen added that even though he is a freshman the adjustment of being away from home for long periods of time is not WORKING WEEKEND at home is a way to raise cash in order to cover school expenses, as well as to see old friends, Chris Sawyer, Oxford junior, drives for three hours to meet a girl friend and work, when possible, for a local farmer, —photo by David Barton Weekends at Home Lifestyles a big problem. Sometimes going home for the weekend is not for reasons of seeing family or a part-time job. DRIVING A TRACTOR is one the various chores that Chris Sawyer, Oxford junior, performs on the weekends when he is abfe to work on a farm during his lime at home. Traveling home for weekend jobs can help with the cost of school or just give students a little extra spending money, —photo by David Barton I go home every other weekend to see my boyfriend ' said Nancy Gehing, Mulvane freshman. She said Mulvane is an approximate three-hour drive from Pittsburg and if she doesn't go home, he comes to see her. I usually don't drive alone. I share rides with other people because car- pooling not only takes care of a lot of the gasoline expense but makes the drive less of a hinderance. Gehing estimated that she spends $40 dollars a month going home on weekends but it's worth it ' she said. In the past, PSU has often been called a suitcase college and many students can be witness to the meaning of the term when driving home for the weekend. It is not unlikely to see bumper-to- bumper PSU stickers on the highways on a Friday evening Highway 69, on the way to Kansas City, is often crowded with students from Pittsburg venturing home. — by Millie Myers Weekends a( Home Lifestyles Change of atmosphere alters class attendance L very student knows that class at- tendance is essential to good grades. However, the habit of cutting classes develops, partially, because of the contrasting atmospheres of college and high school. Attending college is a choice one makes and has to pay for — not only in dollars and cents but also in time and dedication. However, discipline in completing the workload a class requires is difficult to maintain for some students. Many incoming freshmen find it especially difficult to discipline them- selves in regard to class attendance. No one is looking over their shoulders and requiring good attendance, In high school, there was a set at- tendance policy and if you missed class your parents were notified. It was a big adjustment my first semester here not being forced to go ' said Yvette Wheeler, Fort Scott sophomore. Now, if you stay out late or party too much, or just feel too tired , it's a big temptation to stay in bed, I don't cut often, Wheeler said. Most of the time if I don't hear the lecture, I won't understand. Wheeler said that she usually only misses a class due to last minute details on a story for the Collegio. Usually teachers don't say much. If they don't have an attendance policy it's not going to make much difference if I cut class every once in a while. Last year I could miss a lot and make it up, but this year I'm getting into my major and can't miss much because it's too hard to make up the work, she said. Julie Weigand, Pittsburg sophomore, said she doesn't skip as much as she did her first year at Pittsburg State University. Last year I would sleep in because I'd STUDYING FOR A test coming up in a class later on in the day is one of many reasons for cutting classes. Many students, like Kim Darves, Derby junior, choose lo study in the Gorilla Den in Pittsburg State University's Student Union, —photo by Jo Black Culling Classes Lifestyles worked late the night before or stayed out too late, she said. I don't cut many this year. The only times I miss are when I oversleep unintentionally or when I meet a friend to study for a test in another class. Obviously, Weigand said, she tries not A COMFORTABLE WARM bed sometimes makes it seem impossible lo wake up for an 8:30 a.m, class, especially after a late night of studying or partying with friends. Dave Prischak, Erie, Pa, sophomore, opts for a couple more hours of sleep, —photo by Jo Black to cut a class period in which she will miss a lot of information, if she does find it necessary to skip. I only skip a class that I won't miss much in, or ones that don't take roll. I can usually get notes from someone or read along in the book, she said As to whether the University should try to enforce attendance, Weigand said, I don't think they should. It's up to the individual to make it to class. It's the students' responsibility — the choice should be theirs. It's their money they're wasting. It's terrible people do it, especially me ' she laughed, but I don't think stricter rules would help at all . Ron Wood, accounting instructor, said, part of the learning process is making decisions. There are always a lot of things to do. Most of my students do a good job of setting priorities. Wood added that he doesn't have a real problem with students cutting his classes and largely attributes this to his methods of teaching, I give a pop quiz every week when an exam isn't scheduled. They know they'll have a quiz, but they don't know the specific day it will be given. A homework problem is also due each week ' he said. Wood agrees that the University shouldn't enforce an attendance policy. Students are assumed to be mature. There are all kinds of things, both legal and illegal, that vie for their time. As long as they have checked with me in advance and cleared the absence I am willing to meet with them and help them catch up. However, I'm not as enctined to help if someone just comes in and says they're beh i nd. —by Millie Myers • • Mt m “ • H WHISKEY Cutting Classes Lifestyles Forms and more From that first tedious application for admission to that final degree check, students often find themselves on a seemingly endless merry-go-round ride with campus red tape. Once students are admitted to Pittsburg State University, they may encounter what can be a frustrating experience while attempting to pay fees at the cashier's office. Kathryn Parke, Newtonia, Mo., sophomore, was awarded the McCray Music Scholarship, but the cashier's office refused to take the check because she was enrolled as a part-time student with 11 hours. Parke was then sent to the financial aid office to have the check approved. I just couldn't believe that no one knew what office to send me to, Parke said. SPENDING AN AFTERNOON filling out forms Drwtiyne Vaivoi. LeRo freshman, attempts to wade through the red tape to acr omplish I he goals of enrolling, getting a dorm room and applying for linam ini aid, —photo by D ivid ifarton Campus Red Tape Lifestyles forms Financial aid wouldn't approve the check because Parke was classified as part time ' and sent her to Porter Hall to add a class. After successfully adding the course, Parke returned to the financial aid office. The people there told me they didn't need to approve my scholarship because I was a full-time student so they sent me back to the cashier's office, which is where I started out in the first place, and I finally paid my fees, Parke added. According to G.E. Bloomcamp, director of student financial aid, red tape is created in that office by students who do not completely follow through with application procedures. Because there are so many different types of financial aid, students must follow correct procedure and pay at- tention to deadlines. When they fail to do this, they don't receive their money on time and the whole process becomes very complicated, said Bloomcamp. The campus housing office is also a common source of red tape problems for students. During the fall of 1983, the housing office sent 125 letters to students who, because they were freshmen and living off campus, were in violation of the University housing policy and could be dismissed from school. But, according to Dr, P. Scott Corbett, coordinator of residence hall life, not all those students receiving letters were really violators. The computer originally pulled out 435 names because transfer students' credits had not yet been added in the Registrar's office. So, I had many upset juniors come in to my office asking why they were in violation of University policy, when in fact they were not, Dr. AFTER STRUCCUNG WITH various forms of Pitt- sburg State University red tape, David Youngdoff, Overland Park sophomore, throws up his hands, and forms, in the air in disgust —photo by David Barton Corbett said. Some freshmen also received letters even though they had been granted permission from the housing office during the summer to live off campus. Laurie Todd, Leavenworth freshman, requested to live off campus with a family member because she could not afford to live in the dorm. Her request was ap- proved by the housing office during the summer. But, a month before school began, Todd received a letter saying she could not be admitted to PSU because she had not applied for University housing. She then traveled to Pittsburg to show housing officials her approved application. I had already signed a one-year lease for my apartment, and since I had to live up to my lease, I expected the housing office to live up to its agreement with me, Todd said. Once again, housing officials approved Todd's request and she thought the matter was settled. But, she was one of the 125 students threatened with dismissal in the fall because she was violating University policy. According to Dr. Corbett, Todd and students in similar situations received letters because there was no record of their requests being approved. When I took over in the fall, I did not know what requests had been approved by my predecessor (Dan Heenan) because no records had been kept, Dr. Corbett said. I think a lot of red tape problems on campus could be avoided if better records were kept. Of course, students have to correctly follow procedures and send forms in on time, but what good will that do if campus offices do not keep up-to- date records? Todd said.—by CeCe Todd SHOWING HIS FRUSTRATION, Tim Lake, LeRoy sophomore, breaks his regulation number two lead pencil after filling out loan applications and at- tempting to establish his eligibility for work study. — photo by David Barton Campus Red Tape Lifestyles Another price we mu D ue to a four percent cut in the University's operating budget, the ob- solesence of classroom equipment and the rising cost of education in general, the Student Senate is currently looking into the possibility of assessing students with a number of new lab fees, according to Greg Bogner, Colby senior and senate treasurer. On Sept. 21, 1983, senate Resolution 83-10 was submitted to the senate for a vote. The resolution proposed a $3 per student per semester academic support fee. Funds generated from the fee would be put into a separate account and spent on consumable supplies. The resolution was passed by an 18 to 7 vote but Roch Switlik, Parsons senior and senate president, later decided to veto the resolution because it wouldn't have raised sufficient funds and would have been unfair to those students taking only one lab course as opposed to those taking several, according to David Ramsey, Fontana senior and senate vice-president. “The Legislature is not giving us suf- ficient funds to cover the lab fees, said Bill Hunt, Louisburg sophomore and member of the senate Government Commission. It's not fair for all students to have to bear the brunt for something all students aren't using. At the same time, if only the students taking lab classes were to pay lab fees, the expense would be exorbitant for students who are pre-med, biology or chemistry majors, he said. Passing an across-the-board fee would help to level out the costs. It is cheaper to pay a little each semester then to pay one lump fee when the lab is taken. But some students may never take a lab course and the extra money can be used to cut the lab fees or to purchase better lab equipment, Hunt said. After the veto of Resolution 83-10, Resolution 83-11 was submitted to the senate. 83-11, submitted to the senate on Sept. 28, 1983, supported a uniform fee for each laboratory course with all generated funds being used only for the purchase of consumable supplies and breakage compensation. BOREDOM WAS ONE reaction toward the laboratory user fee debate which was one topic of discussion before the Student Senate last fall. Kreg Cox, Kearny, Mo,, senior, and Bill LLoyd, Girard senior take a more active part than other student senators in the discussions, —photo hy David Barton The resolution, which passed by a vote of 21-3, tentatively sets the fee at $7 per student taking a lab class, which would raise about $14,000 each semester, ac- cording to Switlik. “There has been a difference in opinion on how student fees should be assessed, AS THE STUDENT SENATE discusses a resolution dealing with laboratoy fees, David Ramsey, Fontana senior and senate vice-president, listens intently from the podium as he considers both sides of the debate, —photo by David Barton Laboratory User Fees Lifestyles st pay but we feel that this is the best proposal we could come up with ' Hunt said. The Executive Council of the senate submitted the second resolution. 83-10 tried to set the monetary value at what we thought was a viable alternative, but it came back to the question of who would pay and how much. The administration has promised to put the money from lab fees into a separate account and a computer printout would be available to students justifying the money's usage ' he added. It's not fair for all students to have to bear the brunt for something all students aren't using. Hunt was pleased that the ad- ministration brought the issue before the senate, Instead of taking their own proposal to the Regents, the administration asked us to come up with a proposal. They didn't have to do that. This shows that our ad- ministration is open to the student ad- ministration ' Hunt said. Pittsburg State University is a small school, and people here know each other. This gives the students and the ad- ministration a chance for a good rapport ' said Hunt. Ramsey said that with the change in lab fees, the other operating expenses budget would be able to provide money for new lab equipment rather than just replacing the old. Lab expenses previously coming from OOE were paying for the consumable goods rather than new equipment, he said. The senate submitted their fee assessment recommendations for con- sideration by the administration. Regents and Legislature in October, 1983. —by Kelly Rogers DRAWBACKS OF LAB user fees were of main concern to Roch Switlik, Parsons senior and Student Senate president. Many hours were spent in senate debate last fall when deciding which types of fees would be most appropriate for Pittsburg State University students, —photo by David Barton Laboratory User Fees Lifestyles Financial aid cuts hurt students CZ ongress passed a proposal in 1981 to phase-out student social security benefits. The phase-out, which will ultimately end all student benefits, went into effect in 1982 and pertains to students whose parent or parents are deceased or disabled. Students eligible for the phase-out must have attained age 18, been entitled to children's benefits before August, 1981, and been enrolled as full-time students in a post-secondary school as of May, 1982. Those students not meeting these requirements lost all benefits entirely as of 1981. In August, 1982, students received 75 percent of their original benefits ' said Diane Tankersly, social security district manager. ' The phase-out cut benefits 50 percent in August, 1983 and will cut them to 25 percent in 1984. By August, 1985, all student benefits will have been done away with completely, she said. Students also lost benefits for the summer months of May, June, July and August in 1982. The initial idea was to eliminate student benefits all together, but Congress set up the phase-out system so that students attending or planning to attend college wouldn't be at a disadvantage, Tankerlsy added. In 1985, there will be no student benefits to help kids who planned on benefits for education. The student benefits were added in 1966, so it hasn't been in effect too long. There are other aids directed more toward helping students, she said. Tankersly added that students have to verify full attendance. If the student states that he is in full attendance and the college disagrees, benefits are cut off. If a check is mailed before the social security department discovers the problem, an overpayment letter is mailed and the money must be returned. If the student won't pay the money back, we notify a parent or guardian and that person then becomes responsible for repayment, Tankersly said. As for cutting benefits during the summer months, Tankersly said that some problems do occur, occasionally. For the summer months, we program the computer to cut off student benefits and sometimes something happens and a page of names is terminated that shouldn't have been. Now, our top priority is to let these people know that we are working on this, she said. Mary Worden, Kansas City junior, began receiving social security benefits in September of 1980 due to the death of a Social Security Phase-out Lifestyles parent. I was in college when the phase-out started. Even though the checks didn't pay for everything, I sure planned on them to help. The cut came as a shock and it really put a burden on things, she said. Many students across the nation were in high school when the phase-out started, and had planned on the social security benefits to help pay the cost of a college education. Since the student had to be enrolled full-time in a post-secondary school, most lost availability for future student benefits. One local program was set up, however, in Parsons at the Labette County Community College for the students affected by the cut. LCCC held Saturday classes from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., making 12 credit hours available. The Saturday sessions began in March, 1982 and ended in August, 1982. Mel Wellington, LCCC admissions counselor, was responsible for informing area high schools of the special session. I called area high school counselors and visited the schools telling them of the social security cut and our program, he said. Dr. Jerry Gallintine, former LCCC president, and Dr. Gery Hochanadel, current president, were responsible for setting the program up. They found out about the cut in January and decided immediately to offer a full time schedule to students interested, They felt a need to give students an opportunity to keep their social security benefits if they chose to do so, Wellington said. According to Wellington, 46 students signed up for the Saturday classes. Only two were enrolled for reasons other than the phase-out. Students attended from Uniontown, Fort Scott, Parsons, Chetopa, Altamont and from the southwest Missouri area. Mike Compton, Pittsburg sophomore, attended the LCCC summer session. Mel Wellington came down and talked to our high school counselor; then our counselor talked to the senior class explaining the cut and the classes Parsons was going to offer, Compton said. I hadn't given much thought to how the checks would help pay for college. I told my parents about the program and decided it would be a good idea to go, he added. Now that it's over it's all right, but during the summer when I was going, it was a drag. Compton said that Pittsburg State University wouldn't take a student still in high school at that late date unless he had a B average, which was a deciding factor in attending LCCC at the time, —by Millie Myers Social Security Phase-out Lifestyles Hobbies popular entertainment n Apple II E, Kl$$, a quarter scale fighter plane, an amigo named Black Magic. What do all of these have in common? For four Pittsburg State University students these are more than just hobbies. They are outlets for emotions, an ex- pression of their interest, an extension of themselves. Hobbies are no longer restricted to the old standbys of collecting stamps and coins. Students have developed expensive tastes and interests and have shown that the sky is the limit. David Wallace, Carthage, Mo., senior, takes to the sky, literally, each weekend. Wallace is a pilot of Radio Control Modeling, one of the nation's fast- growing hobbies. I started flying my senior year in high school with the help of my band director. I bought a set of radios for $10 and used my graduation money to buy my first engine and plane ' he said. To get started in the R-C hobby, a novice must spend around $250 for basic equipment. As a pilot becomes skilled in flying and constructing his own craft, the expenses increase, Wallace added. Karen Gardner, Chetopa sophomore, spends her spare time and money on her newly acquired hobby and pet. Black Magic. The horse, an Appaloosa yearling, is stabled at a Pittsburg farm where Gardner has easy access to her pet. My horse is a part of my life I've always wanted to have, and when the opportunity came about for me to get him, I wasn't going to let anyone stop me. The money I've spent and am going to spend on my amigo doesn't matter at all. The important thing is that he is there for me. Hobbies have also taken a turn for the future, as demonstrated by Mike Linhart, Mission freshman, and his computer system. Linhart, a resident of the Shirk Annex dormitory, guards an Apple II E in his room. I have invested about $3,000 in my computer system since I was a sophomore in high school. It includes the computer AS A HOBBY, David Wallace, Carthage, Mo., senior, designs, builds, flies and races remote control planes and boats, mail He has five functional planes and a tunnel boat, which operate from his remote control unit, —photo by Steven Hausler Hobbies Lifestyles RAUNCHING TO THE tunes is Chris Lake, Leroy freshman Lake listens to Van Halen, after choosing it from his music collection, which ranges from Kiss to Beethoven. Listening to a large variation of music is one of the popular hobbies shared on campus —photo by David Barton itself, a monitor, two disc drives and a printer ' he said. Linhart's computer can be used for schoolwork but he said he uses it mainly for playing video games. I enjoy programming my computer because I have a lot of interest in com- puter science. In fact, that's my major, but I'm also interested in electronics ' he said. Expensive hobbies aren't all unique or uncommon. Music and collecting records and tapes is very common among college students and can prove to be expensive also. Chris Lake, LeRoy freshman, is only one example of having a costly interest in music. I have $240 worth of eight track tapes and cassettes, $100 worth of records and a $600 stereo system ' Lake said. Lake, who has been collecting for only two years, names the group KISS as his favorite musicians. When I'm 'raunching playing my music as loud as possible, my neighbors complain sometimes because of the noise, but I like it loud. David Prischak, Erie, Pa., sophomore, has also invested a considerable amount of money into his hobby of collecting beer cans. I've invested about $600 in my hobby, but the cans are now worth about $3,500. Even though they're worth that much, if I sold them, I could only get around $2,000 because I'm not in the same circles as professionals in the field, he said. Hts collection of 2,400 cans, lining the basement walls in custom-made shelves in his Pennsylvania home, began in 1976. I started collecting with my grandpa by collecting Bicentennial cans. My most expensive can now is a Rex Beer conetop which is worth about $140, Prischak added. Even though students seem to spend an excessive amount of time, money and effort on a wide variety of choices for filling their idle hours, most feel that the enjoyment they receive is worth the price.—by Ramona Vassar MIKE UNHART, Mission freshman, concentrates on his Apple II L Computer, that he keeps in his dorm room. Linhart frequently uses the computer to aid him with his homework, but prefers the en- tertainment of playing video games which it can also offer. —photo by Brent Phillips Hobbies Lifestyles People behind the scenes I t'$ a dirty job. It's a thankless job. People often ignore those who do the job. But, as one custodial worker states, If it wasn't dirty, we wouldn't be here. Grace Pugh, one of 53 custodial workers who clean the 975,976 square feet in Pittsburg State University's academic buildings, is responsible for the second floor of Russ Hall, including the presidential complex, and the Horace Mann building. A typical day for Pugh includes dust mopping floors, stairs, collecting debris and cleaning classrooms and bathrooms. Breaktime is no vacation for Pugh and her co-workers who clean buildings and wax floors while students are away. If you do it everyday, it isn't bad, she said. Nearly 60 percent of custodial workers on this campus are women, said Larry Nokes, Physical Plant director. All workers are civil service employees, with the exception of eight to 12 student helpers. In addition to their assigned buildings, workers may be called on to work in other areas as needed. For example, after football games in the fall, dayshift custodial workers must participate in broom parties to clean Brandenberg Stadium, Nokes said. We go wherever we're needed, Pugh said. Custodial costs, including salaries, fringe benefits and materials, totalled more than $525,000 during 1982-83, Nokes said. Campus custodians, on duty from 6 a.m. through 10 p.m. Monday through Friday and excluding emergencies, are headed by Chief of Custodian Services, Ed Wehmeyer, and night supervisor, Steve Hawn. Custodial supervisors are ap- pointed to each building. Six in the morning will find Charlie Descamp trashing out wastebaskets on the first floor of Whitesitt Hall. I do 1,000 and one things, said Descamp, a custodial supervisor who has worked in University custodial services since August, 1974. Whitesitt Hall can pose a special DAN THOMPSON, physical Plant employee, tills the ground around Whitesitt Hall for future land- scaping. The physical Plant has a grounds keeping staff which performs such tasks as keeping the lawn, mowed, reseeding bare spots and planting trees and shrubs, —photo by Brent Phillips Maintenance Lifestyles USING AN ABRASIVE CLEANER and a scraper, Bonny Gaddy, Physical Plant employee, removes tape remnants from the windows of Shirk Hall. Caddy has been a Physical Plant employee for 11 years, —photo by David Barton problem for custodians because plastics, art, printing, woodworking, foundry and automotive classes are taught there. We're a dirty building because of what we do, Descamp said. When trash collection is over, I just kind of rove around. If there's a spill, I'll spot mop and I help people if they need it ' Judy Albright has worked in most campus buildings as a student and state custodial employee since January, 1980. It's not a bad job, but you get ab- solutely no respect. I'll be walking down the hall and some students will say 'hi but to most, it's like I'm invisible, so I just do my job, she said. Besides cleaning, Albright spends a lot of time straightening desks, sweeping hallways or letting people into classrooms. We do a lot of things that people don't realize, she said, like supplying classrooms with chalk or erasers, changing light bulbs, making sure the floors are clean. Besides their regular shifts, custodians can be called in for special emergencies, such as flash floods in buildings. It's the people, not the work, that keeps turnover among campus custodians low, Albright said. People develop real friendships. —by Carla Scassellati KAY NIMS, Physical Plant employee, blasts paint off the trim of Porter Hall in preparation for repainting. One of the tasks of Physical Plant employees is to maintain the neat appearance of campus buildings and landscapes. —photo by Brent Phillips Maintenance Lifestyles It's sure bet It's 7:50 a.m. and the first bus pulls out from Yates Hall. Where is its destination The Temporary Science Annex by 8 a.m. Many students have seen the two yellow and orange busses parked outside Yates Hall and wondered what they were PASSING ANOTHER CAMPUS shuttle bus, Margret Beson, busdriver, takes a load of students to their classes on the outskirts of the campus The busses, which are under the supervision the Physical Plant, run on a 15-minute schedule, —photo by David Barton used for. Paula Brown, Howard junior, wasn't even aware of the present system. What busses I didn't even know we had any ' she said. The busses are a part of the science program. They commute students from the main campus to the science annex building. The annex is being used tem- porarly for science labs, while the new science building is under construction. According to Dave Wilson, Pleasanton senior, the busses can be somewhat of an inconvenience. 5EVERAL PThS morning anc PP huttle bus ju Tithe Temporar inex and Weede room only loads. The bus proJ rfmsptprtation from Yates Hall to the Science Annex at Ford and Rouse stopping at Weede Gymnasium, —photo by David Barton Busing System Lifestyles ter than walking They're a pain. If you get out of your lab early, or late, you might miss the bus by minutes and then you have to wait another 20 minutes or so for the next one. That's why I drive to almost all of my labs ' he said. The busses were purchased with money allotted by the science building fund and are free to all students although many don't take advantage of them. I haven't ridden the busses all year, said Dave Harlin, Independence fresh- man. I guess I could ride them to the Weede Gymnasium for practice, but I never think about it. The busses not only carry students to and from the annex for science labs, but FAKING ADVANTAGE OF a 15-minute delay in the bus schedule outside the Temporary Science Annex, Brett Allen, Fort Scott freshman, catches up on some sleep missed from the night before. —photo by Steven Hausler they also make stops at the gym. I ride the busses every now and then, said Kris Jones, Riverton junior. Riding the bus helps me get to Weede for practice and classes on time. 'There is no way a student can make it from the main campus to the annex in the time giving between classes, said Larry Nokes, Physical Plant director. This is why the school put the busing 'There is no way a student can make it from the main campus to the annex in the time given between classes. system into action, On Monday, Wednesday and Friday, only one bus runs. It makes 15 trips to and from the annex. Tuesdays and Thursdays are heavy lab days, so two busses are used throughout the day. A total of 102 trips are made to the annex each week. This free service to the students costs the school about $2,500 per year in operating expenses. This is actually a fairly small price to pay in order to better accommodate our students ' Nokes said. Since the busses are only a temporary item, they'll only be used until the new science building is completed. We'll probably keep them running throughout the spring semester, Nokes said, but we'll probably stop them next fall because there shouldn't be a need for them ' On completion of the new science building, the busses will be sold and the money refunded to the school.— by Michelle Green Students find party spots S tatistically, a few years back, Pittsburg State University was one of the top 10 alcohol-consuming universities across the nation. How often these partying statistics are tabulated is not known, but if they were taken today, the odds are PSU would still be in the upper percentile. SOME STUDENTS LIKE to party to the tilt. Using a beer bong, two PSU students party on the beach of Padre Island during Spring Break — photo by Seth Brown Places to consume alcohol, or in layman's terms, party, in Pittsburg has expanded over the past year. Carolyn Watts, Fort Scott junior, reflects the many party spots in Pitt- sburg, in Fort Scott we didn't have all these bars to go to. We always had a lot of private parties; this is a definite change of pace. Mooreman's opened on the Plaza, replacing Whiskey River. Mooreman's is a 21 bar and is still going strong both in patronage and potency of drinks. The last semester saw the opening of Fudd Pucker's and The Border. The Border, 2210 N. Broadway, is an 18 bar-restaurant and offers Mexican food and cold beer. Fudd Pucker's, Seventh and Grand, replaced the Triple R and is a 21 bar. It has a dance floor and disc jockey and offers drink specials during the week and a happy hour Monday through Friday. The old standbys are still the most popular in town. The popularity of the other bars in town BESIDES THE AREA BARSr some Pittsburg State University students hoo$e to party without alc ohol The concerts put on by Pittsburg State University provide a unique atmosphere lor a different king of partying. Gene Cotton was one of the featured performers this year —photo by David Barton has caused expansion and remodeling of many of the bars. Hollywood's added a dance floor and live entertainment. They have also added a bar and more seating areas. Character's, 1901 N. Broadway, a 21 bar, remodeled and added nightly drink specials and a large screen television and a satellite disk. Washington's Cigar Store, a mainstay in Pittsurg claims to have the coldest beer in town which is sold in icy mugs for 35- cents a draw. Washington's also sells pipes, books and magazines and combines an older Pittsburg crowd and a majority of PSU students on Friday afternoon. It's a place to really get primed on Friday nights. The atmosphere's great and the beer's cheap. What more can you ask for, Ahmad Enayati, member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity and Pittsburg sophomore, said. McCarthy's, Third and Elm, besides being the place to be on St. Patrick's Day, is a popular place for groups to hold meetings. Many student organizations including the marketing clud, the Collegio and the public relations student society have had their meetings at McCarthy's. An 18 bar, McCarthy's offers beer and all the peanuts you can eat. J. Livingston's, Fourth and Locust, is a 21 bar and offers happy hour, a disc jockey and dance floor. It's a nice place to go dancing. They have a nice dance floor and good music. They play surfin' music, Joe Jordan, Leawood senior, said. When it comes to alternate musical taste such as Country and Western, Pitt- sburg has Hazelwood's 311 Club and not to far out of Pittsburg, the Rockin' K Saloon. The 311 Club offers beer in quarts and 25-cent pool games. Rocking K is located 7 miles north of Pittsburg and 2 miles east of the junction of Kansas Highway 7. It has rock and country videos and a dance floor and games room. When I feel like kicking up my heels, by golly. Rockin' K's the place for me, Allen Edmonds, Cherokee junior said. Pittsburg offers entertainment for the most discriminating of tastes and most students don't feel that the current restrictions on drinking have hindered their partying tendencies.—by Cindy Cowan Groups offer culture w hat? The student union was turned into a museum? Not exactly, but to passers-by it may have appeared that way during February. The 1984 Multi-Cultural Month featured authentic cuisine, entertainment and displays beginning Feb. 1. Members of the Creek, Chinese, black American, latin American and native American cultures shared their heritage. Two dozen varied events, including a touring production of 'The Mighty Mountain Looms Before Me and I Can't Stop Now, highlighted the festivities. International contemporary jewelry, a student black history tribute and lectures of American Immigrants and U.S.- China Relations Today were also featured. Preparation began for Multi-Cultural Month in November. Sandy Olson-Loy, progam director of the Student Union and organizer of the month's activities, said the choice of presentations and activities depended upon what the individual groups at Pitt- sburg State decided to sponsor. Many of the groups don't do much other than participate in the Multi- Cultural Month activites, she said. International meals were offered in the Cibson Dining Hall Feb. 16 in connection with the Winter Olymics and the PSU activities. The PSU Food Service, managed by ARA Food Services, a representative from the ARA food services at the '84 Olymics, featured selections from Austria, the Far East, Hungary, and a variety of other countries. Also on Feb. 16 was a Tribute to Black History. The Concerned Black Students sponsored the performance which was a contribution to the celebration of National Black History Month, highlighting black leaders and art forms. A tribute to Michael Jackson, clear down to the glove, was performed by Preston Moore, a Pittsburg resident; the PSU Gospel Choir sang I Belong to Cod and Valencia Fennell, Kansas City fresh- man, danced to the Flashdance song, Manhunt. SUSHI, A JAPANESE DISH of rice was one of the favorite dishes at the Multi-Cultural Month food fair in the Student Union. Keiko Sugimoto, Japan graduate student, prepares to take the first sample from Yoshiko Daniel, Japan graduate student.— photo by Steven Hausfer Multi-Cultural Month Lifestyles Multi-Cultural Month Lifestyles Many other performances highlighted the evening's show, ending with a dance from Roy Dodson, Jessie Jones, Tonya Taylor, residents of Pittsburg, Darryl Mobley, Riveria Beach, Fla., senior, Francis Posch, Fredonia sophomore, and Keira Wesley, Wichita freshman. From China to Venezuela, the in- ternational students presented a series of nine programs called A Glance Through World Cultures Feb. 20 24 in the Sun- flower Room of the Union. The topics and presentations were Venezuela: Oil Builds a Nation, Republic of China: Taiwan, Japan: An Interdependent Nation, Nigeria: Past, Present and Future Perspectives, India: An Introduction, Malaysia: Building a Nation, Irag: Stairway to the Gods, Jordan, and Iran: An Islamic Nation. According to Olson-Loy, some of the big attractions of the month were the MULTI-CULTURAL MONTH is a month when we recognize how much all the cullurals differ and how much they are alike, Elizabeth Anne McCoy, 3, plays with her fork as her father Keith McCoy, Pittsburg resident, watches. Elizabeth was adopted through Holt, and Family and Children Services in Kansas City. Holt is the name of the Korean family that started the service after the Korean War. —photo by Steven Hausler production of I've Got the Music In Me, the International Food Fair and the new Unity Dance to end the month's celebrations. The Unity Dance was a new attraction to the annual celebration. The different cultures did dances from their native countries and invited others to join in. The purpose of Multi-Cultural Month is to increase people's understanding and appreciation of many different cultures that comprise PSU, Olson-Loy said.—by Millie Myers MALAYSIAN GIRLS led by Norfa Ida, Malaysia junior, do their traditional dance in the Student Union. The Multi-Cultural Dance was held after the food fair.—photo by Steven Hausler SUB offers entertainment F rom the 60's British Invasion to the top 40 and even to the current New Wave, Pittsburg State University's Student Union Board (SUB) slated the bands to provide the sound. SUB's concert committee sponsored four bands, and enhanced the Homecoming festivities with a concert by Micheal Murphy. Beginning last fall, the committee started the process to select and bring these bands to Pittsburg and PSU. Looking over a list of what bands and performers that would be touring, was the first of the many step process. Narrowing down the list and having it approved by Sandy Olson-Loy, program director of the student union, was required before further action could be taken. SUB's approval was also recieved, and the technical aspect of setting the time, place, and drawing up contracts was worked on. The first band SUB hired, the Rave, was from Boulder, Colorado. The Rave was not new to PSU, having performed here in the past. They entertained approximately 250 people at the Tower with the sound of the 60's British Invasion. Following the Rave, The Clique from Independence, Missouri, made an ap- pearance, also at the Tower. While promoting their first album, they en- tertained the crowd of 300 with the top 40 sound. SUB's Concert committee sponsored their biggest concert during the Homecoming week. Gene Cotton opened for Micheal Murphy to an audience of approximately 900 people. This concert was open to the public. PSU students made up 50 percent of the audience, with the general public filling in the rest. Rampage, from Higginsville, Missouri, was one of the most popular bands that performed in Pittsburg. The band is widely known throughout the Kansas City area and was enjoyed by 300 PSU students at the Tower. Rampage played top 40 hits as well as promoting their first album and original hits. U2, Joan Jett and the Black Hearts, the Romantics, and the Eurythmics were some of the big name bands that another band, the Misstakes, have opened for. From Springfield, Missouri, the Misstakes were introducing their new album, and played much of the new wave sound. In a different light, SUB provided a different sort of entertainment for PSU with their new series, The Limelight Presents. The Limelight Presents was fashioned after the coffee house entertainers, said Bruce Nichols, Pittsburg junior, of the SUB Concert Committee. Entertainment ranged from cartoonists and comedians, to musicians, magicians and mime. We wanted to bring a variety of en- tertainment to the campus, said Nichols. Each show featured one entertainer, and all the shows were held in the Im- perial Ballroom in the Student Union. The shows began at the beginning of the spring semester, and ran until April. They were held on Monday nights after SUB committee discussion. We felt that Monday nights were good because it was continued on page 88 JOKING BETWEEN SONGS is Cene Cotton as he performs for the second time this year. Cotton performed during Homecoming and as part of the Limelight series, —photo by David Barton Concerts Lifestyles continued from page 87 a night that people were looking for things to do, said Nichols. Even though the concerts did not have a high attendence, several quality per- formers put on good shows. “These entertainers were the best Pittsburg has had for a long time ' said Lori Krumsick, Pittsburg senior, SUB president. According to Krumsick the entertainers performed in Omaha, Nebraska, at a convention held specifically for the purpose of exposing their talent to colleges looking for this type of en- tertainment. SUB members attended the convention to select talent they felt was appropriate for their series. With the help of KSYN radio, who donated radio time, and a $500 donation from Coke, the results of their efforts brought five quality entertainers to PSU. The spring semester started off with Steve Gipson, a cartoonist and comedian. Gipson kept the audience laughing with his artistic talent and humor. Kevin Spencer dazzled the crowd with the illusion of magic. Returning to the PSU campus for a solo preformance was Gene Cotton. Cotton sang several of his hit songs. Comedian Tim Settimi incorporated mime into his act. His silence kept the TRYING TO KEEP the beat is Scott Jones as he at- tempts to play along with the monkeys on his piano. Jones performed his comedy and music act before several students.—photo by David Barton Concerts Lifestyles crowd in stitches. For the last performer, Scott Jones, music and comedy was the specialty. Although disappointed by the Jack of campus attendence, SUB plans to con- tinue The Limelight Presents series again next year. SUB will again select quality performers for their series. Instead of just the spring semester, The Limelight Presents will be offered both semesters. Four performers will be featured each semester Krumsick said. SUB has allocated money to present this variety of concerts and quality en- tertainment for the students. What better way for the 'struggling college student' to enjoy inexpensive entertainment than right on campus! TIM SETTIMI, mime, comedian and musical en- tertainer, released his imagination during a presentation of Limelight Presents to a crowd of 260 people. Settimi gave his interpretation of fun one can have in dorm bathrooms as well as a heart- warming duet with his down's nose in a ven- triloquism act.—photo by Mike Toney THE ONE AND ONLY traveling quartet of singing oboe's was a part of the Limelight series that the Student Union Board brought to campus.—photo by David Barton Concerts Lifestyles PSU presents Ape-fest I n honor of Pittsburg State University's mascot Gus, a campus wide birthday party was held during the last week of April, A variety of activities, sponsored by various groups and organizations took place during the Ape-Fest celebration. The responsibility of organizing Ape- Fest has been passed to various organizations on campus over the past years. This year, the activities were under the direction of the Student Union Board, who have officially taken over the planning of the event for every year. Any organization can enter an activity. and the Ape-Fest celebration is specifically for the students on campus ' said Lori Krumsick, Pittsburg senior, President of Student Union Board and member of the Ape-Fest committee. With the help of co-chairmen Tracy Small, Pittsburg senior, and Kevin Brown, Pittsburg senior, Krumsick and SUB went to work to schedule the events. Prior to the festivities, SUB began promoting Ape-Fest around campus. Radio, This Week on Campus, posters, brochures, and the Collegio, were several methods used to circulate information to the students on campus, Krumsick said. The festivities started off Thursday, April 26, with a two person, nine hole golf scramble. The event continued through Saturday. The participants had to withstand some adverse weather con- OVER 50 CARS were on display at the Ape- Fest car show in the PSU parking lot by the college lake. Several different models of high performance automobiles like this Corvette Stingray were displayed—photo by Steven Hausler Apefest Lifestyles ditions, but 44 participants turned out for the gotf tounament. First place finishers in the golf tour- nament were Mark Barnby, Independence senior, and Ray Bunting, Pittsburg fresh- man. Brad Willard, Columbus sophomore, and Scott Whittaker took second place, with Ken Auman, Baxter Springs sophomore, and Brian Kirk- patrick, Baxter Springs freshman, taking third, and David Younger, Franklin junior, and Dan Dellasega, Pittsburg sophomore, finishing fourth. The University Arts Association sponsored an art exibit and sale. They held various demonstrations covering different aspects of art. An Ape-Fest Feast was held at the College Lake for PSU students to enjoy. The PSU Food Service sponsored the meal Friday evening, April 27. The menu consisted of BBQ beef and ham, baked beans, corn-on-the-cob, potato salad, cole slaw, tomato-califlower marinated salad, pop, chips and watermelon, A good turnout was on hand for the meal. Entertainment was provided for the Ape-Fest Feast by the PSU Performing Arts and Distinguished Speakers Series. This organization sponsored a free concert by Kurt Van Sickle. Friday night's activities ended with the movie 'Vacation' which was shown in Grubbs Hall, The movie was also shown Saturday and Sunday nights. SUB was the sponsor for this event. PSU's Frisbee Club held the 4-State Frisbee Invitational Saturday morning at the President's Field. ROTC sponsored the 10K Run and the one mile Fun Run which was also held on Saturday morning. Of the 65 entered in FAIR WEATHER ACCOMPANIED the ROTC 10K race. The race was part of April’s Ape-Fest at PSU. Phil Minton, Manager of the Jock's Nitch was an easy winner in the race that finished next to Grubbs Hall on the PSU campus.—photo by Steven Hausler the 10K Run, Phil Mintln finished first in the men's division with a time of 30:58. Although there were no prizes awarded for the Fun Run, 15 people entered. The Student Union Cafeteria was the location where the Backgammon and Spades Tournaments were held Saturday afternoon. The partners that won the Spades Tounament were Lori Krumsick, continued on page 92 Apefest Lifestyles continued from page 97 Pittsburg senior, and Lisa Rhodes, Girard freshman. The first place winner of the Backgammon Tournament was Maziar Sassani, Pittsburg graduate student. Clay Batman, Pittsburg senior, took second place for this tournament. Both of these tournaments were sponsored by SUB. Sunday's activities began with the SAE Car Show. This all day event featured new and old cars. Sponsored be the PSU Society of Automotive Engineers, the show was held behind Brandenburg Stadium. The Kelce Planetarium was on exhibit Sunday afternoon for those interested. The free show was sponsored by the PSU Physics Club and Sigma Pi Sigma. Sigma Chi held their fifth annual Steak Feed at their house Sunday afternoon. The cost was S3.50 for the meal. Due to the rain, a scheduled volleyball tournament was called off, but the Lambda Chi's held the tug-of-war as planned. Despite the wet conditions, a lot of people showed up at the College Lake for the event. SUB offered the chance to ride in a hot- air balloon Sunday evening. This event was open to the public, however, students were offered reduced rates for the ride. The tethered rides were located at the football practice field by the College Lake. Many of the students of campus were able to enjoy the activities that were offerd by the various organizations around PSU. The guest of honor, Gus was on hand to over-see the activities and events scheduled for the week. Ape-Fest was able to offer a wide range of activities for all students on campus. Indoor and outdoor events appealed to many students. Happy birthday, Gus, and many m o re,—by Jonna Joh nson SHINING THE HUB-CAPS on his VW, Dimitre Barde, Pittsburg freshman, prepares for the car show on the parking lot next to the college lake. The car show was part of April’s Ape-Fest activities.—photo by Steven Hausler Apefest Lifestyles Apefest Lifestyles Spring brings migration S pring break offers some students a time for rest, relaxation and rejuvination, but for others it offers a time for playing, partying and participating. Spring break falls at a time when most students feel as though they won't be able to make it through the semester, but with the little vacation, most realize that life can go on. Approximatley seventy Pittsburg State University students went to South Padre Island as a group, scheduled through the Student Union Board, to get their much needed break away from the daily routines of school. Others, however, took trips on their own. Allen Edmonds, Cherokee senior, drove to Des Moines, Iowa to visit a friend. I really needed a break. It's a long haul from January to March ' Edmonds said, and it's a time to get a lot of spring fever out of your system. Due to the snow, sleet, drizzle, rain and ice that Des Moines was having, Edmonds said he ended up spending the entire week watching the Iowa Boys High School Basketball Tournament. really needed a break. Edmonds added, overall, I felt like the Trip was worth it because it gave me a chance to get out of this town, which is what I needed. He also said that he had no trouble getting back into the swing of things at school because spring break clears out the mind so you can get back into the haul before summer. Kim Turner, Jasper Mo, senior, and a group of her friends drove to South Padre Island for the break. Turner said that she had never been to Padre Island before, I got ran over by a jelly fish when I was in the water, she laughed. Turner said that overall, Padre was everything she had expected. She said that she and her friends at- tended a Jan and Dean concert, went to Mexico and got real sun burned. Like Edmonds, Turner said she needed the break. I needed to get away from school for a while. We had a lot of fun, she said. I had some trouble getting my mind back on school though when I got back from Padre, Turner said. Not all students went somewhere on spring break; some merely enjoyed the time off from school relaxing at home or working extra hours trying to fight an empty billfold. Spring break lasted eleven days, which for some wasn't nearly long enough and for others served its purpose well, from fun in the sun to trips in the snow and rain to rest and relaxation.— by Millie Myers got ran over by a jelly fish when I was in the water, PADRE ISLAND IS a popular vacation spot for college students, Swarms of people packed the beach on Padre Island during spring break.—photo by Seth Brown THESE PITT STATERS packed on a monument on the Texas border to record their trip. The group traveled to Padre Island for their spring break vacation — photo by Seth Brown m 11 i AT THE SKI LODCE in Winter Park, Susan Wadino, Scammon sophomore, puts on her skis for an af- ternoon on the slopes. She traveled with a group of 20 PSU students for Christmas vacation.—photo by Seth Brown MANY STUDENTS get a good start on their.summer tans early in the spring. Kristy Monk, Atchison fresh- man, applies some suntan lotion before laying out on the beach at Padre Island. —photo by Seth Brown Academics aid in all campus areas A cademics is the most important part of a student's years at Pittsburg State University. At least, it's supposed to be. That's why they are here, right? academics portion of their lives proves to be th e most confusing, or the most irritatif A emics is the main bait that lures a student to an institution of higher education in the first place, but the decisions he must make about his education once he arrives on campus prove to be the most frustrati Thfisele gji W ma j dT Sosesthe big'lSffancwnost difficult dilemma to solve. Although some students find no barriers in making academic decisions throughout their college career, most are confronted with an endless number of academic-related questions. Several avenues are offered by PSU that allow students to find some kind of aid, whether it be in areas of financial aid, career counseling, legal advisement or personal advice. Whether they take ad- vantage of this counseling or not, is up to the student. Those that have decided on their major take their decision seriously. Taking more than 18 hours a week is a common practice for some students. These are the dedicated people that can be found studying in the library, spending as much time there as they do in the classroom. Students usually have no problem in advice from faculty members. PSU maintains an open-door policy that invites them to freely visit with faculty members, including not ■advisers but depart- ment chairmen and even the school deans as well. ‘ Changes occur in a university's academic affairs yearly, and PSU is no exception. Students are seeing the con- stuction of the new science building, Heckert-Wells Hall, the addiffi of ne - faculty membe wwU the cutting of pifJgfSm nd some instructors. The arrival of the new president and his wife, Dr. Donald and Kathleen Wilson, brought a fresh look to the campus and an exciting change to the academics portion of the University. The educational value of PSU's academics is growing with the addition of new faculty members, programs and degrees. The students who choose the University as their institution of higher education, and take their decision seriously, can be assured of an education that can carry them on to their future careers with high expectations of suc- cess . —by Ramona Vassar THE LIBRARY OFFERS a peaceful environment for studying, and books for everyone's interest. Chris Rogers, Overland Park sophomore, uses the library eight to 10 hours a week for studying —photo by Steven Hausler ■t - ■ ; I w m ; ”• rt l W - ‘ ' )■ 'X M reTnics Building provides space Rttsburg State University's new science building will be fully completed for the 1984 fall semester. This building will be an all laboratory facility. The only rooms in the building which won't be laboratory facilities will be research space and faculty lounge areas ' WORKING IN FRONT of a large glass window on the second floor of the new science building is Herb Cameron, an electrician from Joplin, Mo. Exit signs and wiring the lights were a few of the final projects that were done in the building.—photo by David Barton said Cary Carlot, facilities planning director The building was built as an all- laboratory facility because the state of Kansas felt the University already had too many classrooms not being used. Already having classrooms that weren't being used would make it difficult to receive state funding on a building which would bring more classroom space to the University, according to Carlot. There was a problem with classroom space at the University in comparison to other universities throughout the state. The University then decided to make the building into an all laboratory facility, said Carlot. According to Carlot, the possibility exists for classes to be held within the building during the 1984 spring semester. How soon classes begin in the new building depends upon how long, it will continued on page 100 WORKERS CUT THE LAMINATION to the head piece of the door on the second floor of the new science building. Chester Thompson and Norman Edwards, both of Joplin, Mo., put the finishing touches on the second floor -photo by David Barton Science Building Academics New building continued from page 99 take to install the new lab equipment. In the fall of 1983, the contractors were ahead of their set completion date of Jan. 21,1984 ' said Carlot. “The new building will be used only for biology and chemistry classes with ap- propriations for the building having ac- cumulated to $5,750,000 over the past few years he added. The first floor of the building will be used for the chemistry classes while the second and third floor will house the biology department. It features a walkway connecting it to Yates Hall as well. “There was a problem with classroom space at the University in comparison to other universities in the state. The University then decided to make the building into an all laboratory facility ' “As far as lab equipment is concerned, the chemistry department will use both old lab equipment, which will be moved from the Temporary Science Annex, as well as new equipment, ' said Carlot. Although the Vocational Technical Institute will use the Temporary Science Annex for many of their classes, ad- ministrators on campus are not yet sure of what will become of Bowen Hall, where many science classes are presently being conducted. “Bowen Hall has been mentioned as a likely place to house the Continuing Education Program and has also been POURING THE SIDEWALK between the new science building and Hartman Hall was the beginning of the landscaping work outside the new building. The landscaping sprang up overnight to finalize the beauty of the new building —photo by David Barton mentioned as a good place for campus security to be moved to. Right now its up for grabs as to who will get to use Bowen Hall said Carlot. Although $538,000 was appropriated by the Board of Regents to improve the Temporary Science Annex, the board dissaproved a request of $653,000 to improve Bowen Hall for the 1985 fiscal year. A number of students within the biology and chemistry departments feel that the new building will be helpful in luring more students to those departments. “The new building may make a lot of people want to go into the biology or chemistry departments who may have decided against it. It's always good to get a new building on campus, because it makes things look nicer ' said Henry Maus, Frontenac junior.—Creg Smith THE LONG WALKS to the Temporary Science Annex can be boring when you have to travel the distance more than once a day. From the top of the library one can see the science annex on the horizon.— photo by David Barton Science Building Academics STANDING BEAUTIFULLY, WHILE men work on the landscape, Is (he new science building. The science building is the newest addition to the campus. The building will provide adequate facilities for science research, but will have no classrooms.-phofo by David Barton Science Building Academics 101 Music major takes time, dedication T I hose not involved in music seem to see it as a sort of mystical thing, but the 'classical' music of today was once the 'bread and butter' music of another era, said Dr. Cene Vollen, music department chairman. According to Dr. Vollen, there are 110 graduate and undergraduate students who major in one of the more difficult majors offered at Pittsburg State University — the music major. The music major is difficult because of the time factor. It's hard for a student to see his roommate or other friends finish studying and then go out to have a good time when he knows that his studying is not finished because he must practice, Dr. Vollen said. Consequently, music majors tend to form their friendships within the department. Ideally, we should put in one to three hours of practice every day, and that in addition to all of our outside activities such as band and choir take up all of our spare time, Kathryn Parke, Newtonia, Mo., sophomore said. Music is such a demanding and full field. You may put in all the time practicing and studying and yet never make it, Parke added. I'm sort of a loner, but most of my friends are in the department because that's where I spend my time, Parke said. David Wallace, Carthage, Mo., senior, also views the music major as one of the more difficult majors due to the time factor. Music is one of the hardest majors because you have so many hours of practice and classes. Our schedules don't allow us much extra time, Wallace said. Many of our classes that are required, such as choir, meet four days a week, yet we only get one credit hour for taking the course. And, our theory classes are of- fered at such structured times that we may only get an hour or two of free time a day, he added. Wallace agrees that music majors share most of their time with other music majors. AT A SUNDAY AFTERNOON concert, (he PSU choir performed the selection The Joyce and the Lamb. this concert was one of several given during the fall semester. —photo by David Barton 102 Music Academics We're one big family ' Wallace said. When I go over to McCray there is always someone to talk to. There are either people in the halls doing homework or others in the building who are prac- ticing. We have a close comaraderie ' Wallace said. Dr. Vollen said attendance at most music events is poor. We draw a good audience from the PERFORMING FOR THE Homecoming concert, Michael Murphey helps the students celebrate the traditional event. Murphy performed, among other selections, his hit single Wildfire for an audience of approximately 900 people.—photo by David Barton Pittsburg community, but we do not seem to be on the same wavelength as the students here at the University. We would like to get around the concept of the music department as being 'socially elite and reach the students better, Dr. Vollen said. The Department of Music was founded in 1914 as part of the liberal arts program at PSU. The music program is based on skill development, and in terms of credits, is the largest major offered at PSU, ac- cording to Dr. Vollen. We are proud to have a department that is large enough to meet the course needs of music majors, and yet is small enough to allow us to give personal at- tention to our students, Dr. Vollen said.—by CeCe Todd AT A PERFORMANCE in McCray Hall, Lori Arnold, Atwood graduate student, plays to the best of her ability a selection she has spent many hours prac- ticing.—photo by David Barton IN ORDER TO improve her saxophone skills, Cae Kelly, Columbus freshman, must practice for several hours a day. These hours of practice require dedication and sacrifice, —photo by Cina Christy Music Academics 103 Med programs difficult s most students on the Pittsburg State University campus know, many hours of studying, working with advisers and discerning priorities are constant demands on a student's time. However, there are a few major areas of study offered at PSU that are more demanding than others — pre-medical, pre-dental and nursing. Medical Programs 104 Academics According to Dr. Leland Keller, professor of anatomy and physiology and pre-med and pre-dent adviser, he has 110 advisees alone. But, Dr. Keller feels that the program is set up on a very persona! basis Pre-med and pre-dent advising goes way beyond making sure students have the required courses. I keep a file card on each student in the program and we work together on a one-to-one basis regularly throughout their years here at PSU, he said. Dr. Keller even has his own recruitment procedures which aren't seen in a lot of majors on campus. He calls perspective students on the telephone to talk to them about entering the program and if they are interested, he sets up an interview time to which the student's parents are also invited. Many of these students' names are received through presentations Dr. Keller KEEPINC IN TOUCH with former pre-med students is important to Dr. Leland Keller, pre-medical and pre-dental adviser, who keeps a card file of every student accepted into medikcal school from PSU.— photo by Steven Hausler THE PRE-MEDICAL PROGRAM at PSU is very strong and overwhelmingly successful. Eddie Conrad, Pittsburg junior, discusses a testy with Dr. Leland Keller, pre-medical and pre-dental adviser —photo by Steven Hausler gives to area high schools informing them of what PSU has to offer. I also follow up the interview with another phone call and any additional meetings with parents that are requested, Dr. Keller said. The pre-medical program is the most difficult, challenging, competitive and disciplined major on campus, according to Dr. Keller. Over the past 20 years, we've had an average success rate of 72 percent which is based on student acceptance to any medical school in the United States. We hold the best success rate in the state of Kansas ' Dr, Keller said. Dr. Keller said that for students to succeed in the program they must set priorities. Number one is health, then their studies. By studies, I mean they must be motivated, have good grades, be disciplined and take initiative. After they have accomplished this, they then must be willing to schedule their extra- curricular activities around these first two priorities, he said. Another very demanding medical major is that of nursing, according to Shirley Stevenson, assistant professor of nursing. Students in nursing are very, very busy people and to succeed they almost have to understanding families and friends, Stevenson said. She added that people of all ages are enrolled in the program ranging from 21 to 57 years old. Most of PSU's nursing students are from around the surrounding area. According to Stevenson, those that graduate from PSU will usually work in a rural area, even though many do also move on to larger cities. Nursing in itself is an independent profession but it is complimentary to medicine, Stevenson said, At the baccalaureate level there is no specialization, but at the doctorate level there is no end to the opportunities available. There is also the advantage of experience in community health nur- sing. She added that the nursing department faculty has 15 faculty members and 126 students enrolled in the program with 10 to 15 of those being registered nursing students, —by Jacque Porter STUDYING ISA FULL time job for medical students. Lori Boyajian, Arma graduate student, studies 30 to 40 hours a week. —photo by Jo Black Medical Programs Academics 105 Special VTI program PROCRAM INSTRUCTOR Dennis Rhea supervises a roofing )ob in Pittsburg. Rhea said he is more of a contractor than an instructor, because he sets up jobs for his students and pays them a wage, —photo by Jo Black enhances education (j iving disadvantaged youth who were unsuccessful in traditional education a second chance — and for many their last opportunity — an educational alternative is the main purpose of the Building Maintenance Technician Program, Building Maintenance, an extension from the Vocational Technical Institute, gives people who are economically or educationally disadvantaged the job-entry trade skills of carpentry, plumbing, concrete pouring, electrical wiring and painting to make them employable. Students are recruited from social agencies, court centers and by word of mouth from other participants in the program, Beth Bradrick, the program's coordinator, said. The program is a nine-month course and its instructors are with the students for six contact hours, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Many students can't afford to continue their education. They are intelligent enough, but lack resources. This program gives them the opportunity to receive their GED, Rhea said. These students are very practical people. They need their classwork to relate to the work they are doing, Bradrick added. Four hours a day are set aside for on- the-job training. Their lab is the Pittsburg community, upgrading the value of houses in the area with the skills they have learned, Rhea said. I'm more of a contractor than an in- structor, Rhea said. I have the increased burden of estimating jobs and paying students. The money is more of an incentive, rather than employment, Bradrick said. The students get paid from a base rate of $1.50 per hour plus how well they work and their attendance records. Their pay is generated from contracted labor costs. Activities, such as the Vocational In- dustrial Clubs of America, have been established to recognize students for their carpentry skills and round the education within the BMTP, Bradrick said. BMTP generated $30,000 into the local community during the 1982-83 fiscal year, purchasing supplies from area hardware stores. However, some students in the program feel their practical education outweighs the money. I've always dreamed of a diplom- 106 Special VTI Academics ma 'David Smilie said. 'This program is unlike any other school I've been to. It's definitely a positive and good thing. It's made me realize that I must know math skills to become a good carpenter. One of the two girls in the program, Ann Moslier, said learning carpentry skills will help her in the future. Working on-the-job is the easiest way to learn. Now, I know a lot more about carpentry and I'm thinking about going into furniture building, Moslier said. Unlike most educational programs, the students in the program are free to leave at any time with an open-entry open-exit philosophy. Even though an open policy is in effect, Rhea said the program is similated like a regular job. Misconduct on a job site will result in a yellow slip — a warning to improve work ability. If the problem persists, a pink slip will be issued to the student, firing him or her from the job, Rhea added. For some students, the program has instilled pride in their work and in themselves. I feel I can do something that most people can't do, Sonny Gibson, a student foreman said. We make things work and get the job done. We are also helping the community by building and repairing houses and buildings. Pouring concrete is very hard, but I it seems it just comes naturally to me. It is one of my specialties, Smilie said. Frank Crowder, another program student, said it has given him a second chance for additional education. The program has showed me how to handle responsibility, Crowder said. I came into the program for the training and it has given me the chance to go to college when I found out financial aid was available to me. Crowder said he has also enrolled in the fall 1984 semester of electronics in the VTI. BMTP is a two-year pilot project from the Kansas State Department of Education. In fiscal 1984-85, state funds will run out. The program is stroking the Job Training Partnership Act and the Service Delivery Area V to pick up the costs of the program, Bradrick said.—by Jo Black BUILDING MAINTENANCE Technician student Mark Scholes tests the depth of the foundation for a house being built by students in the program, The students learn about building structures while building the house. —jphoto by Jo Black WORKINC AS A CARPENTER for the Building Maintenance Program. David Smilie. Pittsburg resident, digs a foundation for Gale Fleming's new home. —photo by Jo Black Special VTI Academics 107 Actor portrays famous inventor N ot every evening does one have the opportunity to spend two hours with a FAT HtNCLE, A WELL-KNOWN actor, gave a reception in the Heritage Lounge of the Student Union when he came to PSU for a presentation on Thomas Edison. Mingle portrayed Edison when he was 81 years old and at a celebration for his in- vention of the lightbulb. —photo by David Barton STATING THAT HE IS a working actor and is working all the time is Pat Mingle, a well-known actor, during a reception he conducted in the Heritage Lounge of the Student Union last fall, — photo by David Barton genius who invented electricity, the lightbulb, the phonograph, began the commercial introduction of the in- candescent lamp, and much more. Pat Hingle, professional actor, per- formed 'Thomas Edison — Reflections of a Genius Thursday, November 10, 1983 In McCray Auditorium, Hingle said that he doesn't know as much about Thomas Edison as many other people do. I've read two books and seen a film on Edison's life. Five people contributed to the writing of the script. The other four had more input than 1 did, Hingle said. Hingle's portrayal of Edison began in 1975 doing commercials for General Electric. After three years he began 30 minute shows in celebration for the Centennial. HBO heard about the act and wanted to film it, he said. I decided that I would perform all over rather than put it on for HBO. I firmly believe that if someone can see it on TV they won't come out to the theatre. That's why J am here. Hingle said that most of his per- formances are at colleges now. However, he still does other work. I'm what's known as a working actor. I work all of the time, he said. Hingle just finished a movie with Robbie Benson titled, Running Brave, This is a great film. The movie takes place almost solely in Lawrence, but it was filmed in Canada, Hingle smiled. This is a story of someone who found essence of life through running. Hingle said that he actually prefers to work on stage rather than in film and that he likes working with others as opposed to having a one-man show. It's more fun, to me, to be part of a group story telling, he said. I enjoy the interaction. I also don't like to work so hard, he laughed. When you are in a one man show, you're out on stage all of the time. There's no time to sit back stage and smoke a cigarette or have a cup of coffee. Although Hingle has no ambition to direct a production himself, he has great admiration for Clint Eastwood, who directed and has the leading role in a Dirty Harry movie that was released in December. Hingle co-starred in the movie and said that it is a good film, but probably the most violent of the Dirty Harry movies, Clint Eastwood is reserved like the characters he usually plays, but he is friendly . Professionally, he is always well prepared, he said. Hingle has performed with actors such as Alan Alda and Harry -Morgan in Mash, Salty Field in Norma Rae, Dennis Weaver in Stone, plus many more. For those interested as acting as a career, Hingle said, The most beneficial thing to an actor is being on stage and playing for the audience, whether it be high school, university or community. Even if you're acting badly, get in front of the audience, —by Millie Myers Pat Hingle Presentation Academics 109 Tuition raises hike cost of education n education has been referred to as a priceless asset, something that cannot be measured by the amount of money that one pays. For some students at Pittsburg State University though, the price they pay is not worth the education that they receive. As the cost of education increases with the steady rise of inflation, students are faced annually with the increase of their BOOKS ARE AN EXPENSIVE PART of a college education. Jim lori, Pittsburg junior, checks the cost of a used book at the book store Some classes at PSU use books over and over before changing to a new edition, —photo by David Barton fee and activity expenses. Paying tuition, fees and buying a semester's worth of books is high on the students' list of priorities each semester. During the spring semester of the 1982- 83 school year the Kansas Board of Regents proposed a 10 percent tuition hike. If passed, the measure would raise the students' contribution to 25 percent of total educational costs, with the taxpayers paying the other 75 percent. The Associated Students of Kansas voted to uphold the resolution accepting the tuition hike. The agreement and the passing of the resolution would bring costs up to the 25 percent fee-cost ratio. At the start of the 1983 fall semester, students paid $421 for their tuition compared to the previous year's amount of only $365. This amount of $56 did not pose a problem to those students whose parents are sending them through college, but for those working their way through college, the increase was just another bill to add to their lengthy list of expenses. Deidre Cichon, Leavenworth senior, working her last two years as a full-time sales clerk at Wal-Mart, is one student facing the crushing tuition hike each year. She questioned the actual worth of education compared to the high cost. A good education is worth the price you pay, that is if it is a good education, said Cichon. For the amount of money we as RECORD KEEPING IS IMPORTANT for college students who spend a great deal of money each year for school and fun in Pittsburg. David Smith, Overland Park freshman, takes some time to balance his checkbook while waiting to go out on the town, —photo by David Barton ft u sii'f Cost of Education no Academics students pay, I don't believe that our education is worth the price ' she added. One portion of the large tuition price that the students don't always realize they pay for, is the student activity fee. The purpose of the student activity fee is to provide for activities on campus that students would not be able to have access to otherwise. The student-faculty Activity Fee Distribution Committee met March 3, 1982 to review and recommend distribution of the money of the general activity fee. The committee set the amounts of the fee that will be used for the various campus activities. A total of $99 is spent by each student to allow them to participate in any campus organizations or activities. Approximately $19 of this amount is used by the athletic department and about $6 is received by Student Senate. About $4 is received by Major Attractions, about $3 is received by the Kanza and $3 is received by the Collegio. Other activities to receive portions of each student's activity fee is the pep band, legal aid. Homecoming, intramurals and the cheerleading organization. The remainder of the total tuition and activity fee that each student pays is applied to the actual educational costs. Some students believe that the cost of education is worth the large amount of money they have to pay each semester. Joe Jordon, Leawood senior, believes that the education is worth the price. It's a bargain! The benefits derived MONEY 15 VITAL to college students and, the many student employees crowd around the payroll office in Russ Hall the fifth of each month to pick up their checks, —photo by David Barton from a four-degree are too valuable to put a price on the education. A college education allows one to experience both a personal and career development. It allows one to enrich himself educationally and enjoy life too, said lordon. Even though some students may not think the price of education is worth it, Jordan feels that the other benefits a student receives, besides just a formal education, far outweigh the price he pays. —by Ramona Vassar Cost of Education Academics in VTI starving for space, funds O ne school on campus deals ex- clusively with the preparation of students who have chosen to enter the skilled labor force. It boasts a 90 percent student retention rate and a 98 percent job placement rate. However, it is the opinion of some of the school's faculty and staff that one major problem exists — it's starving. The Vocatonal Technical Institute produces its extremely high job placement rate by successfully duplicating the work environment of local industry. 'The VTI's main objective is to try to keep our training close to industry. Working habits and punctuality are as important as training here, because it is important in industry, James Edwards, drafting instructor, said. Each VTI instructor is required to work in industry for at least two years. This insures that instructors know their trade and what industry expects from future employees. However, budget cuts are forcing many VTI instructors to make do ACCORDING TO WELDING instructor Ted Mc- Cormick, his program is not hurt by the budget cuts. McCormick and his students found other alternatives for funding such as corporate gifts to keep the welding curriculum up to date, —photo by Jo Black with old equipment or the lack of any at all. Just as have many other Pittsburg State University departments and schools, the VTI has been hard hit by the recession. Athough the 98 percent job placement is still intact, the time span is not, according to Dr. Hubert Reid, VTI director. Before the recession, VTI graduates falling under the 98 percent placement category found employment before graduation. Now, the graduate has a six- month period to find a job before they fail to be considered a member of the 98 percent placed. Our problem is unemployment, Edwards said. The openings that have existed in the past are now being taken by people with several years of experience. Another problem the recession has posed are budget cuts or freezes on programs. Dr. Reid said that 85 percent of the VTI's budget is fixed on teacher salaries and the remaining 15 percent is for consumable supplies. We have no capital equipment money to speak of, he said. Our equipment is continued on page 114 MAKING A CRANK SHAFT from World War II surplus machinery is Bill Tehel, Leawood second- year vo-tech student. The out-dated equipment, according to machine shop instructor Dave Lom- shek, is only giving graduates basic knowledge of modern equipment, —photo by Jo Black Vocational Technical Institute Lifestyles 113 Vo-tech continued from page 113 wearing and in some cases out-dated and we have no money set aside for that. If we were a business, we would go broke because we do not depreciate our equipment yearly. Educationally we are going broke because of it. One program m particular, machine shop, is facing serious future problems. Much of the machine shop's equipment is worn and out-dated. Lack of satisfactory equipment is my biggest problem ' machine shop in- structor Dave Lomshek said. Our machines are obsolete and worn out and the newer equipment is of poor quality. Because of a $3,500 yearly budget, Lomshek said it is virtually impossible to replace the old equipment. My budget barely covers the day-to- day materials of metal, let alone new machines. We have a milling machine that is broken and we can't afford to fix it; we have to sell it, he said. Other programs, such as electronics, are unable to keep up with the state-of- the-art, or the technological advancement taking place in industry. We only have three micro-processor trainers for 14 students. It's merely not enough to train on, but the trainers are $400 each and my yearly budget is only $1,300 ' Bill Bradrick, electronics in- structor, said. Edwards has also felt the funding crunch in his drafting classes. A computer graphics terminal, which can be programmed to make actual drawings, is out of the question for the program because there is simply no money available to purchase the extremely ex- pensive equipment. Computer graphics may replace some draftsmen, but the terminal operators that replace them have to know how to do the programming, Edwards said. If you have malnutrition, you're going to starve. We're starving, especially in the machine shop area with its obsolete equipment, Dr. Reid said. Ted McCormick's welding program, however, is not feeling the pinch of the recession. McCormick sought means for funding other than from the state. We're holding our own, if not gaining, McCormick said. Thanks to our advisory committee, national con- ventions and the American Welding Society, we're keeping up-to-date. Belonging to the AWS. Ls one of the best things we could have done, Mc- Cormick said. Our student chapter has raffles, does odd jobs and most of all gets national recognition, Vocational Technical Institute 114 McCormick said because of the A. W.S. student chapter's achievements, welding got a $10,000 thermo plasma cutter, in- cluding other donations. could make four phone calls right now and I could get donations from each one. Their donations are investments for skilled employees, McCormick said. Even though the VTI is saddled with lack of funding, they are still keeping educational objectives intact. In light of funding, our plans are to ELECTRICITY STUDENTS, like’ most students in Vocational technical Institute programs, seem to be in a bind with lack i spue e and freezes on program budgets. However, the VTI is trying to make do is and becoming more efficient because of saddled spending, photo by Jo Black continue the increase of productivity by more efficiency, Dr. Reid said. Most people don't know this, but we are the second lowest program to produce in proportion to the cost of each credit Lifestyles hour. The VTI uses $26.41 to produce each credit hour — second only to the large classes of psychology spending $15 34 per ''If you have malnutrition, you're going to starve. We're starving, expecially in the machine shop area with its obsolete equipment. credit hour — making vo-tech one of the most efficient programs running at PSU, according to Dr. Reid. Efficiency also relies on the instructors, Dr. Reid added. Each program has only two instructors; one teacher for first-year students and another for their second year. Cabinet and furniture making and machine shop have one instructor for its programs, requiring instructors to teach on several levels. We have people here that teach four or five levels in one lab. You have to be sharp to do that ' Dr. Reid said. I concentrate on the first-year students, Lomshek said. The second- year students are fairly on their own; I can't be two places at once. Hartman Hall, which houses the VTI, was built in 1927 only for auto mechanics, physics, cosmetology and auto body classes. Consequently, the school has out- grown its facilities. You can obviously tell just by looking at the desks that are crowded into the small lab, which also serves as the classroom, that we desperately need space, Robert McWilliam, second year electricity instructor, said. We're up to 20 students in a class and I don't know where they get these magic numbers. We're over-crowded and over-loaded, he added. Sometime soon we're going to have a special welding program with robotic welders, but we've got our back against the wall — no room, McCormick said. Even though we may have one of the biggest rooms, we still need more. It takes a lot of space to take equipment apart, especially if we have to order a part. It will have to lay there for days, Bradrick said. Relief, however, is in sight for some VTI programs. After the completion of the new science building, the cosmetology and air conditioning and refrigeration programs will move into the Temporary Science Annex, —by Jo Black COSMETOLOGY INSTRUCTOR Patsy Sumner observes and offers instruction to Brian Foster, Pittsburg, as he strips the tint from his manican's hair. Sumner instructs more than 40 students in her beginning cosmetology laboratory, —photo by Jo Black Vocational Technical Institute Lifestyles 115 Tools to teach by Cj iving skilled craftsmen the tools to teach vocational education is the primary AS DID MOST VOCATIONAL Technical Education participants. Perry Cummins, auto mechanic in- structor, began teaching for the Vocational Technical Institute after a one-week summer workshop. Aside from teaching, Cummins also attends night classes. —photo by Jo Black purpose of the Pittsburg State University Vocational Technical Education program. VIE is open to anyone in trade or health occupations that wants to teach, and have had at least two years of experience in industry. Eighteen hours of methods of in- struction is ail that is needed for a teaching certificate, although the work experience they have attained is the most important quality of a vocational teacher, according to Dr. Fred Smith, vocational educational instructor. The work experience that these people have is more important than a college degree ' Dr. Smith said. Practical education in industry gives prospective instructors all the hands-on experience they need. However, the VTE provides instructors in electronics, Vocational Technical Education 116 Lifestyles electricity, practical nursing, auto mechanics, cosmetology and welding with the 18-hour core they need in order to teach, Dr. Smith added. Vocational teachers do not have to receive a bachelor's degree. Most of the teachers have not had any formal training. Since our primary mission is to prepare them for teaching, we provide methods and preparatory courses to aid them in such things as making out VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL Education instructor Dr. Fred Smith is one of six VIE instructors at PSU designated to teach methods of teaching, on a state- wide basis, to industrial and health occupation instructors. —photo by Jo Black tests and preparing for the classroom, in general ' said VTE instructor Dr. Catherine Junge. In most cases, almost every prospective vocational teacher was employed before entering the VTE. Dr. Smith said the state averages only 35 new teachers yearly because there are not many openings in vocational education. Instructors can start teaching after a one-week overview workshop in July and a competency trade test. In their first year, the instructor receives a one-year temporary certificate as long as they make progress. After the first year, instructors must complete eight hours of of their core, according to Dr. Junge. Four more credit hours must be completed by the third year and by the fourth year, all requirements should be completed. The instructor is then awarded a three-year certificate to teach and has to get three additional credits each year. Instructors are required to continue their education to bring them up to date with the latest trends ' Dr. Junge added. VTE instructors also visit new teachers in the field twice a year to help with problems and to make sure that procedures are being done correctly. Even the VTE instructors are required to work in industry. We have to have a trade to relate to these people ' Dr. Smith said. This way, we know what they are experiencing as new teachers. PSU is designated for teacher education in industrial and health occupations for 212 people in Kansas. The six-person staff travels throughout the state to teach classes of at least 16 people each and also teaches extensions in Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka and Salina. Continuing Education requires that we have at least 16 students in other cities to justify expenses so we can break even, Dr. Smith said. Classes by telephone is the alternative to travelling when the number of students is under the quota. Another purpose of the VTE is providing leadership by vocational student organizations, such as Vocational In- dustrial Clubs of America and Health Occupations Student Association. Every summer VTE presents workshops to VICA and HOSA instructors to demonstrate how a vocational club should be run. The program receives funds from the Kansas Association to run the co-curricuiar organizations — by Jo Black ATTENDING A NIGHT class is Perry Cummins, auto mechanic instructor. After taking night classes for three years, Cummins needs 25 credit hours for a bachelors degree, although only an 18-hour core is required, —photo by Jo Black Vocational Technical Education Lifestyles 117 It's more than a degree The Pittsburg State University School of Technology and Applied Science offers more than just a degree in an area of study. It offers the craftsman a chance to improve their skills, an opportunity to receive on-hands experience and a glance into the technological future. Our mission in the School of Technology is to try to fill the gap between engineer and technician ' said Dr John Chen, technology chairman. We teach skills to craftsmen and even more, we help them after graduation to find use for their skills. The school boasts the largest placement percentage on campus. Approximately 530 students are enrolled in the depart- ment each year, thirty of which are graduate students. Out of all these students, said Dr. Chen, I say we have nearly a 100 percent placement factor. The areas of specialty available offer a variety of choices to these technical- minded students. More than 14 programs are offered in the study of technology but they are broken down into areas of specialty, according to Dr, Chen. l ive programs in the school received full engineering technology accreditation last year. Accreditation, according to Dr. Chen, grants the school recognition of quality and high performance. A national accreditation board granted us the honor based on an information manual which we put together, describing all the facilities and academic activities of the school, Dr. Chen said. The engineering technology area in- cludes degrees in mechanical design, manufacturing, construction and elec- tronics. Industrial technology includes the programs of automotive, printing and wood technology. Degrees can also be earned in sales, management and industrial ad- ministration. One of the more unique aspects of the technology classes, which are conducted in Whitesitt Hall, is the fact that they are conducted in two methods: regular classroom lectures and a hands-on learning program. Computers, woodshops, printing machinery and other types of equipment provide students with the skills that they need in their unique field. The classes we teach here aren't in- tended to train engineers, only assistants to engineers, but we often place students in engineering positions, Dr. Chen said. An engineer is trained to use more science and mathematics. We use applied science and math to train our students in industrial technology. Dr. Chen added that cuts made in the technology departments are showing their effect in the curriculum. Some of our two-year programs, such as design and drafting, plastics manufacturing and industrial electronics, will be closed clue to cuts in our budget. Other associate degree programs may also be closed, he said. Although the facilities in Whitesitt Hall are considered to be one of the best of- fered to students on a nation-wide basis, FEEDING NEWSPRINT through the printing press requires a great deal of technique and experience as demonstrated by Keith Masuch, Kansas City senior Masuch is a printing technology major and works in the press to fulfill part his degree requirements — photo by Dale Bratton g Scheol of Technology and Applied Science Lifestyles the building itself has negative aspects, shortage of space being the most obvious one. Our students have top quality machinery to work with, but we have a problem with space. In some of our shops, they are working elbow-to-elbow. We often receive donations in the form of machinery from different com- panies, but there is no place to put them. They might not be new and in perfect condition, but they sure could be useful, Dr. Chen said. The machinery, which has to be kept in storage until space can be made, could offer several advantages to the school as well as to the students, according to Dr. Chen. Better equipment would attract more students and instructors, and maybe even more importantly, more interest from the nation's technological industries. The interest PSU receives in its technology area is already quite high. This is the main contributing factor that sets the placement rate so close to 100 percent. Placement is excellent because we THE COLLEGIO IS one of a number of school publications printed in the printing department. A weekly issue of the Collegio, PSU's student newspaper, is being printed by Arick Sites, Louisville, Ky., senior and Dean Powell, printing instructor, —photo by Dale Bratton produce very high quality graduates. Industry is pleased with our students and comes to us regularly seeking students prepared to begin their career, Dr. Chen said. continued on page 120 School of Technology and Applied Science Lifestyles i 120 School of Technology and Applied Science Lifestyles Technology continued from page 119 It's not uncommon for a company to call Dr, Chen, asking tor names of people to fill immediate openings during a semester. When this occurs, names are MAKING PAPER AND MACHINE preparations to begin a duplication run in the printing department are Arick Sites, Louisville, Ky., senior and Price Williams, Leawood senior, —photo by Date Bratton recommended, information is exchanged and students are often directed into the field sooner than they had hoped or expected. Companies that hire undergraduate students are asked by the department of technology to participate in the Cooperative Education Program. Under this program, the business and the university works together evaluating the students employment for college credit. 'They can earn credit hours, invaluable experience, plus a salary for their work. It also gives the student a chance to see early on if they really like their career choice. It's an excellent program ' Dr. Chen said. The program's meaning is not to supplement upper division students, but to provide experience to the un- dergraduate. It is another method of at- tracting students and the interest of in- dustry in the schools excellence. Our high quality of education is due to our high quality of faculty. They are very stable, their morale is high and the one-to- one teaching method we employ here provides the school with quality education, Dr. Chen said. He added that a stable faculty is hard to find. Industry is constantly changing. Teachers often jump from a career using their trade, to teaching, to working again. When instructors see their students making between $18,000 and $28,000, you can't really blame them for wanting to work, also, said Dr. Chen. An advisory committee for each area of the technology program also contributes to the school's reputation. The committee, made up of 10 to 18 businesses on a local and nationwide basis, aids the school through advice, guidelines and scholarships. Industry is constantly changing. Teachers often jump from a career using their trade, to teaching, to working again. Improvements within the faculty to benefit the students are done through individual development, according to Dr. Chen. Classes have been formed to improve the utilization of computers. The faculty has been encouraged to go out into the technology field to seminars to keep up with the constant change and gain more knowledge. Teaching loads have been reduced to allow instructors to advance themselves individually. Our school is very sensitive to the market of the world's industry, and we do everything possible to ensure that our students are prepared to fill that market, Dr. Chen said.— by Ramona Vassar ELECTRONICS MAJOR Maul in Newton, Elk City freshman, records his measurements from voltage and current meters for an assignment in an elec- tronics lab. —photo by Dale Bratton School of Technology and Applied Science Lifestyles [ Classroom shortage unresolved Ithough the new science building will help the University science departments, it will not alleviate the shortage of classroom space which has plagued the biology and chemistry departments since the condemnation of Carney Hall, the old science building. MICHAEL TAYLOR, Coffeyvilie junior, prepares the apparatus needed to complete a chemistry laboratory assignment. Taylor fills a beaker with distilled water needed for an oxidation experiment, —photo by Steven Hausler The new science building will house lab facilities but will not provide classroom space because the state specified tab and office space as the functions of the new building, according to Cary Carlat, Facilities Planning director. Carney Hall, built in 1917, was per- manantly closed on Nov. 28, 1978, because of severe structural damage, Carlat said. We had a hard time justifying the dosing of Carney Hall with a lot of people because the building looked good on the outside. We had done some renovations on the building, such as sandblasting it, and it looked good ' Carlat said. 'The problems were structural. We called in an engineer to look at the building and he wanted to close it down right away. We kept the building open tor awhile, but foundational measurements showed shifting so we then dosed it ' he added. When Carney Hall was dosed, ad- ditional space had to be acquired for biology and chemistry labs and lectures until the Temporary Science Annex, located at l ord and Rouse, was finished. During the Christmas break, money was spent to use the lobby of Dellinger Hall for the biology and chemistry departments. We put partitions in to separate the areas and it worked out well for temporary quarters ' Carlat said. When the building on Ford and Rouse was finished, the labs were moved into the annex and Bowen Hall. The move to Bowen had been planned, but the loss of Carney Hall just moved things up on the agenda, The move split the science labs Into two buildings and, with the loss of Carney Hall, the departments were lacking in classroom space. At the present time the chemistry department is scheduling classes in whatever space is available to us ' said Dr. Melvin Potts, chemistry department chairman. 122 Science Laboratories Lifestyles In Bowen Hall we have a small classroom that will hold about 25 students and we share a larger classroom in Bowen with the biology department which holds about 50 students. We get whatever the schedule offers for classrooms, he said. We have classes in Russ and Hartman Halls and are trying to get space in Yates Hall but the departments there are beginning to feel cramped so we don't know what will happen. Dr. Potts feels that the distance between the labs in Bowen Hall and those in the Temporary Science Annex, combined with the scattered classroom space, causes problems for the students. EVA ST A VAS, Mount Olive, Miss., sophomore, checks the amount of water before adding sulfuric acid for an experiment in her organic chemistry lab. The lab classes this year were, for the most part, conducted in Bowen Hall and the Temporary Science Annex, —photo by David Barton We are sending students a mile away from the rest of the campus for some of the labs, and then there is the problem of having to go from labs in Bowen to classes all the way across campus on the third floor of Russ Hall. The students need a home in their department and they don't have one because we just don't have the gathering space in one building, Dr. Potts said. The problem with the shortage of classroom space is not one that can easily be solved, according to Carlat. Compared with other state in- stitutions, long-range guidelines indicate that we have ample lecture space. It is difficult to get this opinion changed when institutions are under pressure to decrease the amount of space being used, Carlat said. The study is done by a legislative commission and is based on such things as the amount of space available, the number of hours the space is used and how many students use it. With the low number of students here, it would be difficult to justify additional classroom space. From a practical standpoint, you can't just build classrooms for anyone who needs space, Carlat added. This was a different situation than any other I can remember. The legislature continued on page 124 Science Laboratories Lifestyles 123 Labs continued from page 123 indicated in funding the number of square feet to be used specifically for special function limitations. The new science building will help with the lab classes, however. We have made changes in the chemistry labs and will have a multi- purpose lab. We saved 20 percent on lab W.W. COBB, Pittsburg sophomore, concentrates on his work tor a general microbiology lab. Cobb is attempting to culture bacteria and then identify them —photo by Micky Chrystal PRECISE MEASUREMENTS are important tor all chemistry experiments. Shannon Bailey, Chanute sophomore, measures a concentrate in a graduated cylinder for an experiment assigned for organic chemistry. —photo by Steven Hausler space by doing this ' Dr. Potts said. All of the chemistry labs will be taught in one room. We can have 80 students in this lab at a time, which will make ef- ficient use of both faculty and space. In Bowen Hall we have a small classroom that will hold about 25 students and we share a larger classroom in Bowen with the biology department which holds about 50 students. But the multi-purpose lab will take getting used to, Dr. Potts added. How do you handle 80 students in a lab at one time'' It is difficult to justify lab space that is used only four to eight hours a week. This is a new thing for us ' he said. The biology department, which will also be housed in the new science building, is using smaller labs, rather than using a multi-purpose lab, according to Dr. Leland Keller, biology professor. The people in the chemistry depart- ment decided they wanted to use the big lab and they saved space that way. I prefer the small labs. The biology department will also use lab space to double as lecture space when class size permits. Although there are no classrooms in the new building, small classes can have lecture in the lab rooms The larger classes will continue to meet in the classrooms they have previously had ' Dr. Keller said. The new science building will bring the chemistry and biology labs into the same place and both departments will move out of Bowen Hall and the Temporary Science Annex upon completion of the new building. — by Kelly Rogers Science Laboratories Lifestyles 125 rewarding and convenient because your classes and job are virtually together, she said. Replogle added that she feels the business administration program is well- rounded and enables students to view problems with an overall perspective. There's nothing compared to hands-on training ' she said. The awarding of assistantships symbolizes an honor to the student, Dr. Proctor added. The program recognizes real ability and hard work. Not just anybody is qualified to do the job. — by Linda Reinecker HELPING AMY EISELE, Fort Scott sophomore, with verb conjugations Spanish instructor Bill Dobbins, Pittsburg graduate student, uses a class format which exposes students in his Spanish II class to both conversational and written forms of the language. — photo by Steven Hausler Grad students taste real world Through the eyes of freshmen, the light at the end of the college tunnel is graduation. Yet, some decide that's not enough. Some strive further, continuing their education to the point of being a graduate student. One might say that graduate students are people who choose to put their desired major to the test before venturing into the job market Stan Pence, an English major from LaHarpe, III., plans to teach American Literature and feels that working as a graduate assistant is a step toward that goal. Pence's assistantship responsibilities include teaching a Composition 101 class, which is closely supervised, taking a class dealing with problems in teaching and working in his office doing such things as grading papers. Being an out-of-state student. Pence said that the program is more than adequate. I get $400 per month, along with a reduction in tuition, and there are no out- of-state fees, he said. Even though Pence finds his job a good experience, he finds it difficult to balance his time between the class he teaches and the class he's taking and advised future graduate students to budget your time and enjoy yourself while getting to know your students. Dr. Alvin Proctor, currently interim dean of graduate studies, described the requirements that graduate students must meet to be eligible for a graduate assistantship. All graduate assistants are required to have a 3.0 undergraduate grade point average, and are appointed by the graduate studies dean. The senior- graduate must lack no more than nine hours on his or her baccalaureate degree, then must carry a load of at least nine hours and no more than twelve during the assistantship, he said. Dr. Proctor added that each appointee must qualify with the financial aid office before he can receive a check for the assistantship and before his appointment is final. Rhonda Replogle, a business ad- ministration major from Jasper, Mo., believes her job as a graduate assistant can only produce positive feedback and is hoping to pursue a career as a management information consultant. In her two-year program, Replogle spends much of her time doing research on a computer for her assigned instructor. Her other hours are spent grading papers. My purpose as a grad assistant has greatly expanded my knowledge and has allowed me to accumulate work ex- perience on a computer, Replogle said. I think the business graduate program is excellent, but the main ingredient to success is flexibility. There's a lot of diversity involved, for, as a graduate assistant, your're there for the teacher and the experience is CONDUCTING A BRIEF meeting on the oval with graduate students Keith Harris, Colorado Springs, Jan Wallace, Pittsburg and Kevin Krtppner, Chicago, concerning Pittsburg State University's graduate program is Dr. Alvin Proctor, interim dean of graduate studies , —photo by Steven Hausler 126 Graduate Students Lifestyles SH1VAKUMAR KOLANDAIVALU, India graduate student, prepares a lengthy report to fulfill a requirement for an international business class Kolandaivalu. like a number of graduate students, spends many hours studying to complete the work necessary for a second degree —photo by Sleuen Hauster Graduate Students Lifestyles 127 Students helping each (- lassroom instruction, provided by the University's faculty members and professors, is the basis on which an in- dividual receives his education. But sometimes this brief contact just isn't enough and help on a more one-to-one level is often needed. When this happens, who do students turn to for help'' Where can they go to find additional information? Campus tutors often step in at this point to guide and assist the confused and frustrated student. Tutoring is available in almost every department on campus by students proficient enough to help others in their area of study. The Writing Center, located in Grubbs Hall, opens its door each school day to those seeking free advice in any area of the English language. Kelly Rogers, Pittsburg senior, is one of more than twenty tutors who work in the center. ' During the two years that I've worked here, I've seen a lot of frustrated people come to the center for help. Some come on their own and others are recommended to us by faculty members in the different schools. The majority of the ones we see, though, are composition students, said Rogers. Composition teachers have a wide variety of students and they just don't have time to work on an individual basis with each one, Rogers said. This is where the lab picks up. We don't straight proofread an assignment, we help students find their mistakes. Most of those that come want help and want to learn. The center is an invaluable help, she added. BECKY HILL, SHAWNEE Mission freshman, works on her college algebra in the math lab as Shawn Johnson , Honolulu. Ha., freshman, is tutored by Lisa Durgan, Columbus senior —photo by David Barton Math tutors are also in great demand. Brad Averill, a Wellsville senior in mathematics and information systems, works eight hours a week solving algebraic equations and other mathematic puzzles. Averill, also in his second year as a tutor, feels private tutoring has many rewards. I learn as much being a tutor as the students do who come to me for help. The ones that do come really work, and they learn. The students that I help come back often for additional help. So now, most of COQUOIHATI t I I MS 1« 128 Lifestyles other the people I know, I've met through my job as a tutor,” he said. Other departments on campus offer extra help to students enrolled in the many lab classes. For example, graduate assistants and upper level majors are assessed and hired by the biology department, according to their demon- strated capabilities, to tutor the lab ac- tivities. Student assistants are also available in the workshops of Whitesitt Hall. Mike Isbell, Prairie Village senior, could be found each Monday night during the fall semester earning teaching experience for his major in industrial arts education. My duty is to oversee the woodshop. Students bring their projects to class and it's my job to help them make new parts and instruct them in any type of repair they find necessary,” he said. Isbell was asked by Bruce Jackson, wood technology instructor, to assist in the shop and at the same time earn credit for the class. Special Problems in In- dustrial Arts. Unlike Rogers and Aver ill, Isbell's job as a lab assistant is volunteer work, a preview to his planned career as a high school teacher in woodshop classes. ”1 earn personal satisfaction as well as experience that will help when I'm teaching,” he added. Being a tutor is also rewarding for Rogers. I love it when the students ac- tually understand what I'm telling them.” ‘ 'I earn personal satisfaction as well as experience that will help when I'm teaching ' Rogers added that the relaxed at- mosphere of peer tutoring offers extra learning experience to those students in need of help. Student tutors are less threatening because we don't give them grades, we just guide and sympathize,” she said, —by Ramona Vassar HAVING PROBLEMS WITH her college algebra, Becky Hill, Shawnee Mission freshman, seeks help from Lisa Durgan, Columbus senior. Many students spend a lot of time in the lab to help alleviate dif- ficulties with the course work. —photo by David Barton Tutors Lifestyles 129 m + 130 Student Teaching grading __ evening hours hglisfHournalism student teacher , Burt Powell, Granby. lo., senior Powell, has'live diikjgnt preparations,for each of his classes at Park- wood High School Jn Joplin, Mo. —photo by Jo Academics Students teach students They have been in school for three and a half years and now they are getting their chance to go out into the world and use what they have been taught here at Pitt- sburg State University. Who are these people? They are the senior students of the School of Education who did their student teaching last year. This student teaching is done through the professional practicum program. This program allows the student to actually teach in a public school for a semester. PSU has always had a good reputation for turning out superior teachers in every field of education, according to Dr. Wesley Sandness, School of Education dean. The University has a program for elementary curriculum and administration students can receive secondary teaching certificates in almost any field they are interested in. ''Teaching students to teach and enabling them to accomplish this task with other students is a job that involves many hours of planning and work ' Dr. Sandness said. I'm really enjoying my student teaching ' said Nancy Comozzie, Pitt- sburg senior. It wasn't at all like I expected but I know this is what I really want to do ' Comozzie is doing her student teaching at the Haderlein School in Girard. She teaches a kindergarten class. The practicum program offers 17 hours of credit to eligible senior education students. This is an excellent curriculum for EXPLAINING THE PARTS of a starfish to one of her students is Dianne Worsley, Pittsburg student teacher. Worsley dissected the starfish so that students would be able to understand what they should look for. —photo by |o Black HELPING STUDENTS LEARN reading skills is a challenge for Ruby Corbett, Mulberry senior. Corbett student teaches the first grade at Westside Elementary School in Pittsburg, —photo by Jo Black students because it offers a full semester of experience ' Dr. Sandness said. Students who want to teach must first apply for admission to the teacher education program. They then must meet all of the requirements before they can be accepted for the professional semester. I think the Pitt State program is one of the best around, said Burl Powell, Granby, Mo., senior. Our program is one of the few that goes for the full semester. Most students teach for only eight weeks. Powell's experience at student teaching is a little different from most. He did his teaching at Parkwood High School in the language arts department. Even though most of the student teachers teach only one subject, Powell taught five different courses ranging from photography to a senior-level college composition course. I think this really helped me a lot. It has better prepared for my future job, said Powell. John Emery, Pittsburg senior, who is doing his student teaching at Colgan High School in the math department, said, I had to take specific classes so I could learn the material that applied to the classes I was going to teach. All of the student teachers must take these classes before they can enter the practicum program. At the start of their student teaching semester, the students are assigned to a continued on page 132 Student Teaching Academics 131 Teaching continued from page 131 public school. These schools are usually in a convenient location and have an opening for student teachers. PSD students have a choice of 31 school districts within a 70-mile radius of Pittsburg in which to do their student teaching. They may also do their teaching in Kansas City and Wichita school districts. ' After being assigned a school, the student then reports to the school district board to be assigned a cooperate teacher ' Dr. Sandness said. It is during this orientation time that the students get acquainted with not only the material they will teach but also the children they will be teaching. The students don't start teaching right away. At first, they observe the regular teacher and later on in the semester they ease into control of the class. Not only do the student teachers do work at their appointed schools but they also have to report back to the PSU campus for the first seven Fridays of the practicum semester. On these days, the students attend seminars and sessions designed to inform them on classroom management, teaching strategies, teaching professions, communication skills and planning for teaching and learning. These sessions also teach the seniors that there are a lot of different per- sonalities within a class. Therefore, you can't use the same teaching concepts with all classes. These sessions are broken down into two parts. One for students who are concerned with elementary teaching and one which is for those wanting to teach on the secondary level. According to Dr, Reid McKinney, department of curriculum and ad- ministration, These sessions are setup to help the student teachers to better un- derstand the students in which they will be involved with ' If 1 had to do my student teaching over, I think I would be a little more tougher on the students ' Powell added. When I first started teaching the students tried to see how far they could get with me. The PSU program tries to prepare you for this ' It is in these classes that the student teachers learn how they are suppose to relate to their students. They are also informed on the educational needs their students have. I'm really glad that the PSU program has such a high standard ' said Steve Hawkins, Vinita, Okla., senior. I think I've learned a lot from my experience at student teaching this semester. Hawkins is doing his student teaching in the social science department at Southeast High School in Cherokee, The main thing we try to teach our students is that their students need to know when they are doing well, Dr. Sandness said, —byMichelle Green BIOLOGY STUDENT TEACHER Dianne Worsley, Pittsburg senior, said she likes teaching the high school age group at Pittsburg High School because they are a fun group and are very diversified and complex. —photo by Jo Black SUPERVISING PLAYGROUND DUTY is one of the tasks delegated to Beverly Pommier, Arma senior, Pommier is student teaching the fourth grade at Lincoln Elementary School in Pittsburg, —photo by Jo Black 132 Student Teaching Academics Student Teaching Academics 133 It's becoming a habit djusting to college surroundings can bring a variety of new habits. Some chew fingernails, others crack knuckles, while others may constantly open a can of beer or dive into the task of meeting all the members of the football team. But the last type of habit expected from students would have to be none other than study habits. Study habits can't be described as the most exciting aspect of college life — but obviously an important ingredient to success. As most Pittsburg State University students gradually realize, all play and no work amounts to one tremendous headache. So individuals try to find their own studying for success habit and try to stick to it. Janet Buckman, Osawatomie freshman and accounting major, believes that good study habits are a must. I'm down here at PSU for a purpose — I paid a lot of money to attend college, so why waste it? I came to realize that I'm at college for a very important purpose — my future, she said. Buckman admitted that she was in- fluenced to study — it was not self-taught. I learned from a friend who attended college. I make it a point to put in eight hours per day of schoolwork. Essentially, I treat it as a job. But tests require a lot of overtime. Even though it is hard to push herself to study, Buckman admitted, It is ab- solutely necessary to have good study habits. My classes are tough and to graduate in four years I must constantly push myself to keep up. Buckman has tried to set certain guidelines to follow She said, I try to always study in the daytime. I get better lighting and I'm more alert, more ready to concentrate. This also leaves my evenings free because I think a good social life is an excellent learning experience, too. I have also made myself learn to concentrate. STUDYING doesn't have to be done in silence for Stan Sisson, Uniontown freshman. He enjoys listening to his stereo while studying. —photo by Gina Christy even while music is on. One must learn to put up with noise — sometimes you simply cannot avoid it. As a freshman, Buckman can clearly distinguish her high school studying habits from her recently adapted study habits. I have learned to judge my time more wisely. College professors expect a lot more outside work so it takes more stamina to keep going, she said. She also believes that the best advice is that which is learned from others. The important thing is to try to stay ahead, know what is going on and always ask questions, she said. Almost everyone realizes that learning good study habits in college can be surprisingly difficult. But returning to college after a period in the work force can make study habits even harder to rejuvenate. Joy Manthey, Peoria, III., junior, believes that her hiatus from college made her realize the importance of using her studying time to maximum advantage. It is hard to come and get back in the groove, but it is worth it. I try to study two hours a day for every class. Now I know it is more important to truly understand what a teacher is talking about — not simply memorize it. I have practiced learning how to focus — it is a whole learning experience. By doing this, I am not just going through the motions, Manthey said. But PSU students are not doing it alone. Various organizations at PSU have sponsored activities encouraging studying. According to Student Senate members David Ramsey, Fontana senior, Rob Herron, Columbus junior, and Roch Switlik, Parsons senior, the Senate has previously sponsored all-night study halls in the Student Union on the Sunday and Monday of finals week. The senate intends to keep the tradition alive. Dorm residents have also received numerous how-to flyers from the counseling center giving tips on reading comprehension, taking good notes and suggestions on memorization. Though studying habits are strictly up to the individual, professors have an opinion concerning a student's route to studying. Dr. Patrick, Spanish professor, believes the studying habits for mastering a foreign language can easily apply to all subjects. —by Linda Reinecker AFTER RECEIVING A bomb threat on their building Sherry Staggs, Chanute sophomore and Tracy Smith and Kay Schoai, Chanute juniors, were forced to do their studying in the parking lot. —photo by David Barton on important things, recognizing concepts Study Habits Academics 135 IhlL TAPt LAfi has huqoreds ff tap students at PSU learn tort?ignranguage 'Holland, fcriesenioj. works in thel pe arfanges tapes for the numerous card jf Sloven Hauler _ - Foreign Language 136 Academics Foreign language bridges cultural gap 1 t is hard to believe, but Pittsburg State University students can venture through campus and discover a new world of foreign intrigue and diverse cultures strikingly different from Pittsburg or anywhere in the United States. One must simply step into a foreign THE FOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT sponsors trips each summer for students taking foreign language classes, Dr. Henri Freyburger, foreign language department chairman, explains how students can pick up college credits on the trip. — photo by Steven Hauster HENRI FREYBURGER, FOREIGN language depart- ment chairman, displays a collection of photographs from previous trips sponsored by the PSU Depart- ment of Foreign Language at PSU. —photo by Steven Hauster language class and a new world will unfold. Not only does the foreign language department serve a vital im- portance by arming the average English- speaking student with a second language, but to do well requires more disciplined study habits. Any of the languages taught, whether it be German, French or Spanish, offers PSU students a chance to live a different academic experience. In the German section. Dr. Henri Freyburger, foreign language department chairman, takes a 'middle-of-the-road7 approach. Some of my students are studying German for different reasons. A few just want a reading knowledge, while others want to be able to speak it, I try to expose them to all the grammar there is, which makes the whole experience a lot easier. Dr. Freyburger believes the German section has a good basis to work with. Our language lab is the second best in the Midwest, supplied with a good set of tapes that can drill the students very well. There is not much speaking in the classroom, so the lab is essential to the whole learning process. We also have two German student tutors to help those who have difficulty with the textbook or tapes, he said. For those that enjoy the class, a German Club is an opportunity to reinforce what is learned in class. With approximately eight students in the club, we have little money making projects, but we get together and view German-speaking films, such as 'Ger- many: The Industrial Giant Dr. Freyburger said. We get about two or three films per year. It enable students to relate what they have learned to realistic situations. According to Dr. Carol MacKay, French instructor, all languages use the same teaching techniques, they just in- volve different cultural lessons. In teaching her French classes. Dr. MacKay tries to always maintain a balance between speaking, reading, writing and hearing. I try to emphasize a Jot of repetition with partners, for if the student cannot master communicating with their partner, then how can he communicate outside the classroom? All the languages have specific dif- ficulties, so one must approach them differently. For instance, one must acquire the accent and how to hold the mouth. There are a lot of different techniques, she said. With approximately 15 members in the French Club, Dr. MacKay establishes a lot for the students to be involved in. We have a Mardi Gras party in February, not in a religious sense, but simply to have fun. To practice the language we have played French scrabble and learned French songs. We see films during the year and try to go to at least one French restaurant, she said. As for being successful in a French class, Dr. MacKay said that speaking the language is a skill that will improve only according to the time spent on it. The student must try to keep ex- panding on the knowledge learned and use the language lab, text and con- versation with others for reinforcement, Dr. MacKay said. Adding a new approach to the Spanish section, Dr. Bert Patrick, professor, believes the use of computers has positive attributes. By doing the exercises on the com- puter, the student can find out im- mediately what he did wrong and what the correct response was. It is a more effective learning experience, for the student must answer correctly before going on in the exercise. Dr. Patrick believes there are also other advantages. There are certain teaching skills the computer can do better than I can, and vice-versa. This technique leaves me free to do other approaches to Spanish. Another device Dr. Patrick uses is the filmed mini-dialogue. These films are made by Spanish- speaking students at various places, such as businesses and campus locations. Not only is it realistic conversation, but the visuals are important, too, he said. Leading the Spanish Club, Dr. Patrick uses it as an escape from the rigors of the cIassroom. —by Linda Reinecker STUDENTS WHO TAKE a foreign language are required to fill out workbooks in the language lab on the second floor of Grubbs Hall. Cindy Detmer, Houston, Texas, senior, fills out her workbook for her French class, —photo by Steven Hauster Foreign Language Academics 137 Here's to you Mom and Dad! H I ley, John can I stash this box in your room? What's in it? I've got my Playboy magazines, my beer bottle collection, all my failed papers and tests and my dirty clothes. Your parents aren't coming up this week are they? No. Good, I can hide this stuff in here till my parents leave. I can't believe this college could do this to us. I know what you mean. I'm glad Mom and Dad couldn't come to Parent's Day 1983. They tell me I've got to go with them to register at 9 in the morning. I'll never get up that early. I feel for you. I hear they are giving guided tours of the campus and that the cheerleading and pom pon squads are going to perform sometime during the day. Yeah, we've got to eat at the Gibson Dining Hall, too. Big thrill. Are your parents going to stay for the big game? Of course, do you think they would miss it and let me go with the frat guys. No way. They want to spend this time with their little Brian. They are even going to the dance out at the Tower for all of the parents and alumni. Well I feel for you, but I hear that more than 1,000 parents are plaining on coming tomorrow. Good, maybe Mom and Uad will get lost in the crowd. They say that this Parent's Day gives the parents a chance to come and get the inside story of university life. What a MONKEYING AROUND again Is the Pittsburg State University mascot Gus, who waves to the crowd from a light pole at the Parent's Day game in Brandenburg Stadium last fall, —photo by Steven Hausler PARENTS Of PSU STUDENTS were honored at the annual Parent's Day football game in Brandenburg stadium. Steve Switzer, Ottawa junior, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Switzer attended the game which the Gorillas lost to Kearney State, 27— 13. —photo by Brent Phillips 138 Parent's Day Academics laugh, Yeah, they say this is an opportunity' for the university community to demonstrate to parents both the academic and social aspects of the university. I know its a pain but I wish my mom and dad would come up. I kinda miss em. Yeah, I know what ya mean. It will be nice seeing Mom and Dad. Mom will probably bring cookies and Dad won't leave without giving me some money. Just think they are wanting to make this Parent's Day thing a two-day event next year. They want to give the parents a chance to go to classes with their kids. Gosh, I don't think I could handle taking things that far! —by Michelle Green PITTSBURG DEFENSIVE END John Mangan, Cof- feyville senior, pursues a Kearney State running back as he bobbles a pitch-out at the Parent's Day game last fall in Brandenburg stadium, —photo by Steven Hausler Parent's Day Academics 139 140 Two-Year-Degree Academics Degree cut not harmful Three of the two-year degrees offered by the technology department have been cut by the Board of Regents, but according to Dr. John Chen, department chairman, the cut has not hurt them. The two-year associate degrees in tool technology, mechanical design and drafting technology and plastics DATA MUST BE RECORDED to determine if the lab was successful, Tim Stark, Topeka second year industrial electronics student, records data for the lab that demonstrates the use of counters, decoders and binary numbers. —photo by Steven Hausfer technology were cut by the Regents in the fall semester of 1983. The technology department uses two- year programs to draw in high school students who are not sure they want to go through four years of college, according to Dr. Chen. We don't have many graduates in the two-year program. The program serves to bring in high school students who are not sure if they want to stay in college. After they are here, most of the students either decide to stay for the four- year program, or they are hired before they finish the two-year program, he said. The cuts will not have a large impact on the department because there are no special courses offered for the two-year degrees, according to Dr. Chen. In fact, the cuts may end up helping the department. Actually, the cut will help to take the THE LAB CIRCUITRY is extremely hard to work with because they are so small. These boards in the electronics lab are reusable and perform many different functions when set up properly, —photo by Steven Hauster INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS is offered as a two-year and four-year degree at PSU. Jeff Wilke, Louisburg second year industrial electronics student, studies the manual carefully and sets up a logic circuits lab. —photo by Steven Hausler extra work off the instructors and we will be able to channel more effort into recruiting high school students. This will strengthen the department in the tong run, Dr. Chen said. We have such a small population getting the two-year degree that the cuts don't really effect the students in the department. As long as the four-year program is strong, they can still get degrees. Maybe this will help them to decide to get the four-year degree, he added. The department still offers two-year programs in automotive technology, merchandising and service, industrial electronics, printing technology, printing communication, printing production and architectural drafting technology, ac- cording to Dr. Chen. Our architecture degree helps students in this area greatly. There are no engineering schools in the four-state area, so the students come here for two-or four- year pre-engineering degrees, then transfer to engineering schools, Dr. Chen said. Our program is still strong and now we can be more concentrated. We need more space and better equipment for the long run, but for now we are strong. The department is one of the best in the United States. Our four-year program is accredited by the American Board of Engineering and Technology in five areas — electronics, construction, manufacturing, mechanical design and plastics engineering technology. We are the first school in Kansas to have five areas accredited and our plastics engineering technology program is the only one accredited in the nation, said Dr. Chen. Our placement for graduates is almost 100 percent and they are started, on the average, at $25,000 a year. Some of our engineering technology students get better titles than engineering graduates because our graduates have both hands-on experience and theory behind them, said Dr. Chen. We need new equipment and more room, but we do well with donations. We got good donations from businesses last year and have already received a donation this year, I think a combination of all these things definitely makes for a strong department, he said, —by Kelly Rogers T wo-Yea r- Degree Academics 141 IN A QUIET MOMENT, Colonal Kincade, played by Dr. Jennings Blackmon, professor- of English, remembers a lost love Dr Blackmon played a major role in the fall production, 'The Oldest Living Graduate. —photo by David Barton Plays give year drama play productions for the fall semester opened up with the performance of Deathtrap by Ira Lewin, October 27-29. The play was performed through the Pittsburg Community Theatre and directed by Ralph Wallace. Deathtrap is a murder mystery filled with plot twists and turns. Five killings took place on stage, two of which were faked to cause the death by heart attack of one of the other characters. The story is one, basically, of a writer, Sydney Bruhl, played by Mike Van- derhooven, Pittsburg junior, who kills his THE FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT Sydney Bruhl, played by Michael Vanderhoofven, Pittsburg junior, hands Clifford Anderson, a bright young writer, played by Terry Erbe, Neodesha junior, handcuffs, and later appears to kill Anderson for his play. Deathtrap was presented last fall by the Pittsburg Community Theater . —photo by Jo Black wife, Helga ten Dorp, played by Teresa Ragland, Neosho junior, to be with his lover. Sudney Bruhl is the most challenging and exciting role I have ever played, Vanderhooven said. Death Trap was an exciting and exhausting project, but the director, cast, and crew made it a wonderful experience. The Oldest Living Graduate was performed November 2-5. It was written by Preston Jones and directed by Robert W. Gobetz. The Oldest Living Graduate is a play about a cantankerous old man who is discovered as being the oldest living graduate from a specific military school. The play deals much with sentiment and nostalgia. It provides a view of growing old and dealing with the changing of the world. One section deals with the oldest living graduate, Golonel Kincaid, played by Dr. Jennings Blackmon, not wanting to sell a piece of land merely because he met a girl there and fell in love. The Department of Speech and Theatre at Pittsburg State University presented the play. Spring University plays were Beggar on Horseback, February 29, March 1-3, directed by Dr. Cary Clasz, and Annie, directed by Barry Bengtsen, April 18-21, 25-29. The Pittsburg Community Theatre presented Under Milkweed, November 11 and 12, directed by Dr. Steven Teller. Kiss Me Kate was performed January 12-15, directed by Dwight Cannon, followed by Morning's At Seven directed by Mike Vanderhooven, March 22-25. Bob Tindel directed 1776 June 28-30, July 3,4.—by Millie Myers Plays Academics 143 Instructors fill spare time wi M oonlighting has become a way of life for people all across the nation, usually for financial reasons or because of special interest. Dr. A. O. Brown, director of elec- tronics, and Dr. Ward Cates associate professor of education, are two Pittsburg State University faculty members who moonlight. They started a computer consulting firm, MicroSupport, in June, 1983. I do work outside of the University for financial reasons mainly ' Dr. Brown said. It also helps me keep current in my job ' He said that the extra money is helpful because he personally purchased the equipment in the electronics lab and because he has to supplement his salary some way ' Dr. Cates said that he decided to moonlight because'lt's principally a point of interest. Many people were calling, wanting consultations, some not knowing about micro computers and some disagreeing with something. I just felt that the firm was needed when A. O. con- fronted me about starting one. Although the two work together sometimes, they don't always meet with CONSUL TINC THE VAN TASSLE Trucking Firm. Dr. A.O. Brown, professor of technology, and Dr. Ward Cates, associate professor of administration and curriculum, give instruction on how to run a computer system, —photo by Jo Black 144 Moonlighting Academics th work the clients together. 'Ward is a soft-ware specialist and I am a hard-ware specialist, said Dr. Brown. Dr. Cates said that he and Dr. Brown have similar beliefs in ethics. We sell what a person needs, unlike some large firms that sell everything they can, Dr. Cates said. Both said that being teachers helps with consultations. We show understanding and spend a lot of time with people, said Dr. Cates. I do work outside of the University for financial reasons mainly. Our teaching ability helps out tremendously in informing clients about programs and equipment. People know that we know how to teach. Dr. Brown said that most of his work involves various consulting, incorporating computers in small businesses, and micro computer design. I am mostly dealing with the robotics of micro computers, he said. I teach a company's people to identify robotic applications and I help them identify where it is cost effective to install a robot. Their firm has a call line open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily for clients to contact them. We get most of the calls between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m., after people have worked all day, said Dr. Cates. Most people initially call because they want to buy something or for an estimate on expense and how they could use computers in their business, Dr. Cates said. He went on to say, Most of our clients ask us to get their computers for them. We don't have a fee for consultations with new equipment purchased from us. Everyone has a need to manage time and money more efficiently, he said. Most professionals at P5U are taking a financial beating, but I want to teach...It's too early to say that I'll quit teaching at a university and take on computers as a new career. Dr. Brown concluded that he enjoys his moonlighting job, this job sends me all over, and I love to travel. Both men said that they had received offers outside of the University to work, jobs that have much higher salaries, but they like teaching and plan to stay in the teaching field. Most professionals here at PSU are taking a financial beating, but I want to teach, Dr. Cates said. Computers is a relatively new field, so it's too early to say that I'll quit teaching at a university and take on computers as a new career. Dr. Brown agreed, if I didn't want to teach, I wouldn't be here. Several people have offered me higher paying jobs. —by Millie Myers EXPLAINING THE PROCESS that would best work for Van Tasste, Dr. Brown moonlights with his consulting firm. Brown said his firm suppliments his teaching income, —photo by Jo Black Moonlighting Academics 145 Budget cuts decrease classes Whe� the Pittsburg State University administration is faced with annual budgeting, the welfare of the students and the college itself are taken into con- sideration. State funding may be reduced, which leads to changes that have to made on campus. Budget cuts don't mean firing of faculty or deliberate cutting of some classes. They simply mean that some contracts can't be renewed when they expire. This results in reduction of staff needed to teach classes. The effects of such actions have touched all four of the schools here at PSU. The School of Education had to eliminate the aerobics instructor, a position in the special education department, and two positions in the psychology and counseling department, said Dr. W.J. Sandness, School of Education dean, but one position in the psychology and counseling department was able to return by rehiring. According to Dr. Sandness, a number of part-time positions have filled the void where full-time positions were not able to to be hired. In the coming years, more part-time or full-time positions will have to be hired to cover the required classes for a major, said Dr. Sandness. Decisions concerning which contracts will or will not be rehired are evaluated on terms of which are most significant for meeting the students requirements. Fun classes must be eliminated before required classes for a major are. A lot of people were disappointed about the aerobics program being cut, Dr. Sand- ness said, but it was not a required class for any major, and they take top priority. The School of Business has reduced their staff by 1.75 positions, according to Dr. Richard Hay, dean of the School of Business. One full-time position and some part-time positions were not rehired. This was not a significant reduction, Dr. Hay said. To compensate for the budget cuts that have affected us, we've done three things, said Dr. Hay, we limited the enrollment by closing classes, raised the standards for this school, and dropped the Secretarial Science and Human Resource Management programs. Dr. Hay said that the number of graduate assistants had not been reduced or affected by changes made in the staff. In accordance with the other schools, STUDENTS ARE FORCED to enroll in larger classes when there are fewer faculty members to teach a subject. The math department was hard pressed for instructors when numerous faculty contracts were not renewed, —photo by Brent Phillips 146 Courses Cancelled Academics the School of Technology has had to shift slightly. The department of technology was not able to rehire one position back this year. We shifted the class to other professors to make up for this position, said Dr. John Chen, Department of Technology chairman, but in doing this, the classes become larger and we lose individuality among students. Problems occur because the professors have less time to do their in- dividual research that adds quality to the programs offered, said Dr. Chen. The largest number of faculty that has not been rehired has taken place in the School of Arts and Sciences. Eight full- Vacant positions and contracts that had expired were some of the positions that we were unable to rehire. time positions were not rehired. Vacant positions and contracts that had expired were some of the the positions that we were unable to rehire, said Dr. Richard Welty, School of Arts and Sciences dean. Although a fewer number of classes have been offered and they haven't been able to offer others, Dr. Welty did not feel that the students had been hurt by the changes made. Every school has handled the changes made due to reduction of staff with dif- ferences and simularities. In the following years, more changes are expected to take place, but will be made with the students and the welfare of this University in mind, —by Jonna Johnson WITH THE INCREASED enrollment and the decrease in faculty members because of budget cuts, the class rosters become longer. Howard Thompson, math instructor, checks the roster for the attendance of the 36 students enrolled in the class, —photo by Brent Phillips Courses Cancelled Academics 147 Workshops ease transition I I igh School students are sometimes scared and hesitant to step foot on a university campus. Pittsburg State University has workshops, seminars and contests for high schoolers that help orient them with the University atmosphere. A number of students are brought in for our math relays ' said Helen Kreigsman, Department of Mathematics chairman. Kreigsman said that this year the math department held its 16th Annual Math Relays contest and approximately 55 schools, 1,200 students, from the area participated. We always have a good turnout, she said We send out a brochure to all schools of the area said Annabelle Loy, assistant professor of Mathematics and coordinator of the relays, and if they're interested, the schools write in for an entry blank. We like to recognize students' interest in mathematics. First, second and third place metals are awarded and a certificate is awarded to everyone who participates, Kreigman said. Loy said that eventhough the class enrollment has declined in high schools the contestant participation has remained high. She also said that the math relays offer intellectual encouragement to youths the way sports offer encouragement to athletic students. Our relays are nothing like a race; it's nothing physical; it's all mental work, Loy said. There have always been physical relays, but when PSU started there were no thought provoking relays and we thought this type of competition would be good. Loy said that over the past 16 years more and more schools are offering mathematic relays for high school students. Other contests and are offered to high schoolers at PSU. The journalism program has contests and workshops for high school students. The first workshop the journalism department had was in conjunction with the Josten Yearbook Company. It's a yearbook workshop for Josten's customers or any high school outside of DISCUSSINC THE DIFFERENT approaches that organizations can take in public relations is Wayne Davenport, director of public affairs. Davenport, as well as other guest speakers, help out interested citizens by volunteering to conduct workshops.- photo by David Barton 148 Seminars and Workshops Academics Kansas ' said Dr. John Knowles, associate professor of English and coordinator of the workshops and competition for journalists at Pitt State. It's primarily a workshop for Josten's to teach the schools how to make a year- book. The annual newspaper and yearbook competition was in February. Nine area schools attended the regional contest in 1984. Dr. Knowles said that the high schools find out about the journalism contests through the Kansas Scholastic Press Association. They set the rules for the contests and the only schools that can compete are members of KSPA. The biggest event for high schoolers, according to Dr. Knowles, is a two week summer journalism workshop. The real learning goes on in the summer workshop. The contest in February shows them what they don't know, but it doesn't really teach like the summer session teaches, he said. Dr. Knowles said, fundamental classes are taught for all areas of newspaper, yearbook and photo jour- nalism. The students who attend the workshop publish a small yearbook and newspaper at the end of the two weeks. A number of students attend P5U after becoming familiar with the campus through workshops, said Dr. Knowles. Thanks to some PSU progams and departments, many high school students won't have first day university fright when they enroll for a higher education after graduating .—by Millie M. Myers GIFTED STUDENTS from the Pittsburg area high schools snd grade schools learned about Living in the Past, the title of the seminar for children in the southeast Kansas in the gifted education program.— photo by Steven Hausler LOCAL CITIZENS spent one Saturday afternoon on the Pitt State campus to learn more about public relations. Wayne Davenport, director of public affairs, spoke to small groups at the workshop to help their companies and organizations com- municate better with the public.—photo by David Barton Seminars and Workshops Academics 149 Advanced degrees improve depth A hen students finish their un- dergraduate studies with a four year degree from a university, many enter directly into the working force. Others continue their college education as what would be termed as higher education. Higher education would be the higher degrees such as the masters, specialist, and the doctorate ' said Dr. Alvin Proctor, Graduate Studies interim director. Although there are people that come back several years after graduation to pick up a higher degree, some choose to obtain it right after finishing their undergraduate studies 'said Dr. Proctor. The fall semester enrollment of graduate students was 1,064. This number may appear high, but the actual number of full-time students on campus is 250 ' Dr. Proctor said, The remainder of the enrollment is made up of graduate students taking three to six hours a semester. These people usually have a full-time occupation and are picking up this higher degree in their spare time. A grade point average of not less than 2.5, a satisfactory record in general education requirements, admittance by the deans school, and acceptance by the department are the four steps Pittsburg State University uses to screen the ap- plicants who wish to gain entrance into the graduate studies program. Although the CPA is one of the most important factors considered when AS A CRADUATE teaching assistant in speech communications, Beth Rygh, Lake Mills, Iowa, graduate student, feels that being a graduate assistant gives her experience, which is a valuable asset in finding a teaching job on the university level — photo by Kent Thompson 150 Higher Education Academics screening applicants, the other steps are just as important. Graduate Teaching Assistantships are a help to the professors and to the students working on their higher degree, according to Dr. Proctor. 69 graduate students studied under the GTA program during this school year. Many graduate students working under the GTA program are a benefit to the professors and undergraduate students. Sherry Scott, Kansas City graduate student, is working on her masters in accounting. She does research for the professors in the accounting department and teaches a Financial Accounting class under the GTA program. “Getting my masters degree will put another rung on the ladder to business “Getting my master's degree will put another rung on the ladder to business success. success ' said Scott. She feels this degree will enable her to advance in the business world at a faster pace. Scott feels that Pittsburg State University has an excellent accounting department. “Students used to have to take an en- terence exam before being excepted into graduate studies. Now, they have raised the standards for entrance and the tests are no longer given. Some graduate students spend one year of full load classes working on their higher degree. Scott has completed her's in two years due to the fact that she also works at another job full-time. Getting the masters degree helps achieve a rapid climb in the job market, but Beth Rygh, Lake Mills, Iowa, graduate student feels it serves this reason and is helpful for another reason. “When going to the job field, the more practical ex- perience the better, said Rygh. Rygh also participates in the GTA program. Working under Dr. Mary Roberts, Rygh is working on her masters in Speech Communication. Teaching two classes and attending two seminar classes helped her to fulfill her requirements for her masters. Motives for getting a higher degree such as a masters may vary, yet be very similar, —by Jonna Johnson HOPING TO CAIN leverage in the business job market by earning a master's degree in accounting, Shery Scott, Pittsburg graduate student, spends Thursday nights teaching Financial accounting as part of the graduate teaching assistants program.— photo by David Barton Higher Education Academics 151 Wilsons glad to be here V ik're glad Kansas wanted us. We're glad Pittsburg State University wanted us. We're glad you wanted us. We're glad this is the kind of place we wanted it to be ' said Dr. Donald Wilson, PSU president, as he opened his inaugural address. Dr. Wilson officially became the sixth President and eighth chief executive officer of the University during inauguration ceremonies March 1, in the Weede Physical Education Building. Dr. James Gilbert, vice president of academic affairs, presided over the event as expectations were presented to Dr. Wilson by Dr. Thomas Walther, Faculty Senate president; Dr. R. Edward Calloway, PSU-KNEA president; Roch Switlik, Parsons senior and Student Senate president; Jay Westervelt, Alumni Association president; Stephen Hawn, Classified Senate Steering Committee president; Ronald Beach, Pittsburg City Commission president; and Governor John Carlin. The Reverend Thomas Stroot, Newman Center chaplain, gave the invocation and benediction. The PSU Concert Band provided the music for the processional and recessional, and the Univeristy Symphonic Choir performed three selections. John Montgomery, Board of Regents chairman, delivered the Charge to the President, and presented him with the Presidential Medallion, designed and crafted by Sam Farmer, Pittsburg graduate student. In his response, Dr. Wilson expressed his views on education and goals for PSU. I believe that our ultimate goal is to develop a University, an environment, in which we can question and challenge each other in ways that are humane — in ways that foster solidarity, intellectual and spiritual growth. I am humbled and a bit overwhelmed at the trust which has been placed symbolically and functionally in me, Dr. Wilson said. Dr. Wilson said that his first three months at PSU had been very positive. Searching for answers to long-standing problems, much less understanding them, is not easy. But, people have been friendly and supportive. And, at least I haven't run into the type of problems highlighted in the story of two presidents. Let me say, presidents have real and perceived problems, just as any other person does and we must keep those problems within perspective, Dr. Wilson said. Dr. Wilson related the story of Nicholas Murray Butler, who had only been president of Columbia University for six months, when he encountered President Eliot of Harvard, who had been in office for many years. Butler said, This is a terrible kind of job we have here! Have they ever called you a liar? And, Eliot replied, Called me a liar? Man, they've proved it! I remember experiences of this type when things don't go perfectly. We all have things to be thankful for. I don't think this is a terrible job, and I hope, for whatever my faults, I'm never a liar, Dr. Wilson said. I believe that Americans, Kansans are tired of mediocrity and that they are returning to a concept and expectation of excellence. Excellence, never an accident, is achieved at a university or elsewhere only as a result of vigorous insistence on the highest standards of performance in teaching, research and service, Dr. continued on page 154 JOHN C. MONTGOMERY, Board of Regents chairman, presents Dr Donald Wilson, President of Pittsburg State University, with the Presidential Medallion during the Inauguration Ceremony March 1 at Weede Gymnasium.—photo by Brent Phillips DR. DONALD WILSON was inaugurated as PSU's sixth President March 1. 1984. President Wilson wasd honored by members of the faculty, students, alumni, community, and state with the expectations as to the important role that he is to undertake. — photo by David Barton Inauguration Academics 153 continued from page 153 Wilson said. During his speech. Dr. Wilson an- nounced the establishment of a University Coordinating Committee consisting of 12 to 15 persons respresenting the various areas of PSU, to commence a University Planning Process that will assure that the future is strong, vibrant, healthy and humane. Our planning will maintain continuity between the past, present and future. It will help us to make better-informed and better-understood decisions regarding our direction and priorities. It can assist in re-establishing a greater sense of com- munity and a shared perception of and commitment to PSU, Dr. Wilson said. He said that changes would result from the new planning process, but the change would be a shared and deliberate process. I believe we must learn to work together again. I believe we are learning to work together again. Ten years of destructive in-fighting has not served quality or learning well. I am committed to helping a new model of cooperative effort emerge, Dr. Wilson said. Dr. Wilson believes that the University must integrate career and liberal arts education. He cited a quote by Robert Frost to support this belief — My object in living is to unite my advocation and my vocation. As my eyes make one in sight, only where love and need are one and the work is play for mortal stakes is the deed ever really done. For heaven and the future's sake. Our concern must be for the education of the whole person, physically, mentally, spiritually, aesthetically. To this end, it is crucial that a core curriculum, general education requirements reflect our concern for the appropriate balancing of career skills. We must balance our concern for the in- dividual's employability with the in- dividual's happiness, character and awareness, Dr. Wilson said. Dr. Wilson said that in addition to state funding, PSU must structure the institution so that it can secure the necessary resources to add luster and quality in the areas of highest priority. To accomplish this objective, the areas of alumni, fund-raising and development, and public relations will be merged, coordinated and supervised by a senior person reporting to the President. I believe that we must work closely with the state of Kansas to develop and implement multi-year plans to address problems in the areas of salaries, equipment and instrumentation, renovation and maintenance of existing space to meet new and changing needs, Dr. Wilson said. Dr. Wilson ended his inaugural address with the thought that when students leave and become alumni, the finest testimony would be that they say, 'PSU is a place in which minds have been challenged; in which the spirit has been lifted up; in which life has been made PRESENT TO GIVE the state's expectations at President Wilson's inauguration was Kansas Governor John Carlin. Carlin was among several honored guests from the state Capital.—photo by David Barton Kathy Wilson becomes university’s First lady I n some ways, Kathy Wilson was inaugurated right along with her husband, Dr. Donald Wilson, during the inauguration ceremonies, March 1. Throughout the ceremony, Kathy's name was mentioned again and again, as the expectation speeches were delivered by various faculty members and representatives of campus organizations. Jay Westervelt, president of the Alumni Association, requested to Dr. Wilson that whatever you do, always bring Kathy with you. Dr. Wilson offered a touching moment for Kathy, as he opened his response by thanking that one special person in his life whose warmth and support I depend upon. I was very moved by .what Don said. It was so unexpected, said Kathy. While this was not the first inauguration for the Wilsons', it was the first one in which Kathy had such a visible role, greeting visitors through the reception and line and sharing her husband's day as the University's first lady. Don and I have gone to a lot of things together, and I enjoy that. But, I felt a little embarrassed at the inauguration reception line. Meeting everyone at once was quite something. The last inauguration we went through went by in a blur with me trying to keep the kids quiet. They were all nine years and under, Kathy said. Both Kathy and her husband later agreed that the people of Pittsburg have made them feel very welcome since they first arrived. We are happy to be here and it is nice to know that everyone is happy to have us here, said Kathy, echoing a thought delivered by her husband in his inauguration speech. Kathy said that her role is to meet people, let them know what is going on at the University, and make them feel welcome. My job is easy, because the people in Pittsburg are more friendly and more open, and the students smile more than those back east, Kathy said. She thought inauguration day as a whole was quite a day, because of the people that attended the activities. It was very nice. It was good to see familiar faces there. You think you have met so many people — but there are always more, Kathy smiled.—By Ramona Vassar 154 Inauguration Academics DR. DONALD WILSON. President of Pittsburg State University, takes time out from his speech to express his thanks for his wife Kathy, during the inauguration ceremony.—photo by Brent Phillips GIVING THE CHARGE to the President was the Honorable John G. Montgomery, Kansas Board of Regents chairman. Montgomery preceded the presentation of the Presidential Medallion.—photo by David Barton richer and fuller; in which men and women have learned to be complete human beings capable of commitment and purpose for a better community, state, nation, and world A reception immediately followed the ceremony on the gymnasium mezzanine. Dr. Wilson and his wife, Kathleen, Gov. Carlin, and other campus and visiting dignitaries formed a reception line for the public. A buffet-style luncheon for invited guests only, was held in the Student Union's Imperial Ballroom, following the public reception. Also inlcuded in the day's activities was the symbolic passing out of the traditional apples as part of honoring PSU's annual Apple Day.—by CeCe Todd and Ramona Vassar Inauguration Academics 155 156 Graduation Academics Dr. Wilson addresses graduates p I ittsburg State University is striving for excellence in learning, scholarship and service ' said Dr. Donald Wilson, University president, at the 81st an- niversary year commencement exercises, May 12. Approximately 800 undergraduate and 260 graduate students received diplomas at the commencement for their individual drive for excellence in scholarship and learning. Regent Wendall Lady represented the Kansas State Board of Regents as one of the state's visiting dignitaries at the commencement excercises. Dr. ■ Wilson said that though the graduates had already achieved much together, We have much yet to achieve. I am confident we will achieve our shared goal through continuing commitment and hard work ' The University president recognized parents, wives, husbands, children and family of the graduates as special people who contributed to the graduates success. Your sacrifice, support and en- couragement have made the difference ' he said. Intelligence, integrity, and industry were three of six major qualities that Dr. Wilson advised the graduates to cherish and develop. 'Intelligence is the ability to think in a refined and disciplined way. Ignorance is the natural enemy of accomplishment. What you don't know may well hurt you! Dr. Wilson said. The final three qualities Dr. Wilson stressed for the graduates' success were ingenuity, invincibility and idealism. True success is a life lived to its full potential. But let me caution you; it's difficult to remain alive and vibrant when nobody is watching and making you. Develop self-discipline and self- motivation. Today and everyday I invite you to join me in pursuing excellence ' said Dr. Wilson. The ROTC Commissioning Ceremony preceded the all-University com- mencement exercises at 8 a.m. in McCray Auditorium. Graduates, families, guests and faculty attended a reception in the THE GRADUATING CLASS shows feelings of mixed emotions as they prepare to leave Pittsburg State University —photo by David Barton Student Union Imperial Ballroom im- mediately preceding the precessional march of the graduates. Other activities in honor of graduation included a Commencement Day Lun- cheon for New Alumni in the Student Union, and the Nursing Department's pinning ceremony. Several non-traditional students received diplomas during the 81st commencement exercises. Wilma M. Kennedy Hosman, 65, is one of 213 PSU baccalaureate degree candidates over the age of 25, including nearly three dozen over the age of 40. The 25 and older candidates account for 26,8 percent of all of this year's 796 anticipated baccalaureate degree graduates, said Dr. Lee Christensen, PSU registrar. This confirms the high number of PSU students and graduates who are non- traditional type students. Hosman is the only B.S. graduate over 60 this year, but eight others are at least 50 years old and 22 others are over 40. The 1984 Bachelor of General Studies graduate started classes in 1980 to see if I could study, after 20 years of working as MAKING HER WAY across the stage to accept her diploma from President Wilson, is 5usan Lollar, Arma senior.—photo by David Barton a typist and receptionist. She then ex- plored English and history where the folklore bug bit me. A desendant of coal miners, Hosman said she became interested in interviewing descendants of immigrants. She authored an article that will be published in the Spring issue of The Little Balkans Review. Not only has PSU had a variety of older graduates as non-traditional students, but very young graduates as well. The youngest graduate to be recognized at the 1984 commencement, Quinton Matson, received a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Spanish at the age of 20. Dr. Wilson congratulated all the graduates, both traditional and non- traditional by saying, We will follow your continuing success with great pride and interest. By Ramona Vassar Graduation Academics 157 Craft puts Joplin in the news Te four-state area found itself in the national spotlight in mid- January, and for once, it had nothing to do with tornadoes or the wheat harvest. Joplin, Mo., was announced in the late fall of 1983 as the site for the retrial of the Christine Craft case — a battle dealing with television news hiring fraud. Craft, 39, a former anchorwoman at KMBC in Kansas City, Mo., had won $500,000 from a federal court jury in Kansas City the summer before, but Judge Joseph E. Stevens Jr., threw out the award, calling it “excessive.” That set the stage for a retrial. Stevens chose Joplin because he felt it would be his best chance at finding an impartial jury. Craft requested $3 million in punitive damages and $500,000 in actual damages in her suit against Metromedia, Inc., former parent company of KMBC. The seven-woman, five-man Joplin jury gave the nod to Craft once again, but awarded her just $225,000 in actual damages and $100,000 in punitive damages. Despite the fact that the award was barely more than a tenth of what was asked, Craft was ecstatic as she left the courtroom. “We did this once before, in Kansas City, where it was 104 degrees and we stood at a podium very much like this one and ex- pressed our happiness. We’re now standing in the light snowfall in beautiful Joplin — we’re happy again,” Craft said. “We think the people of Joplin did a fine job,” said Craft’s Kansas City attorney, Dennis Egan. “We love Joplin.” “Yes, we do,” added Craft. By Alan Edmonds CHRISTINE CRAFT, former anchor-woman for KMBC in Kansas City was awarded $325,000 in damages by a federal court jury in Joplin. Craft claimed that the TV station made fraudulent claims when they hired her for a news anchor job —photo by Steven Hausler NEWSMEN SURROUND CHRISTINE CRAFT, lower left, just outside the Federal court building in Joplin, Mo., as her trial made headlines in the area —photo by Steven Hausler 158 Newsbriefs Kanza84 160 Newsbriefs Kanza 84 Evangelists preach on campus -B rother Jed and Sister Cindy Smock, evangelists from Terre Haute, Ind., preached on campus Oct. 25. The Smocks came to PSU to en- courage a religious revival on campus. “So goes the colleges, so goes America. God's judgment is going to come, unless there is a religious revival on this campus,” Cindy said. The Smocks said that most college students are perverts and for- nicators. Jed told the students that their lives were corrupt and to “repent or perish to the depths of hell in eternal flame.” The Smocks claimed that sororities and fraternities are evil organizations of “non-believers.” But many of those listening felt that the Smocks' assumptions about college students were unfair. “These people have a problem. They’re judging us, and the Bible says not to judge others. We'll be judged by God,” said Steve Potts, Pittsburg resident. “Believe in Jesus and obey his laws or suffer like the rest of your colleagues,” Jed said. While some students laughed at the Smocks' words, others were angered, especially when Jed began condemning religious beliefs dif- ferent from his own. Angie Wood, Fort Scott senior, recalled for the crowd a trip she had taken to the Vatican. “I'm not Catholic, but I was moved by what I saw at the Vatican. “The pope shows love; you just show hate and contempt,” Wood said to the evangelists. The Smocks were married after Jed “saved Cindy’s soul” while preaching at the University of Florida. Jed has preached in 42 states at over 350 college campuses. “I’ve been doing this every school day for the past ten years, and Cindy EVANCEUST, Jed Smock shakes his bible at PSU students on the oval last fall.—photo by Brent Phillips has been practicing for the past five years,” Jed said. The Smocks preach at college and universities because they believe that “college students are the future of America.” “Jesus said ‘go into the world and preach the gospel,’ and we’re doing it. We want the students to repent their sins,” Cindy said. Campus Security patrolled the area during the presentation to guard the Smocks from the mob watching to prevent violence. Campus Security was forced to move the evangelists off of the oval and to the college lake. STUDENTS GATHERED around to listen to evangelist Jed Smock on campus last fall, as he singled out college students as the major sinners in society. The evangelist raised students’ tempers and a crowd of over 150 people gathered for the better part of the day —photo by Steven Hausler Newsbriefs Kanza84 161 Icy storms plague nation The United States faced a series of violent winter storms over the 1983 Christmas holidays that brought tragedies both personally and nationally to the American public. The damage left by these savage snow and ice storms caused economic havoc from coast to coast. The record-setting cold spell was the most severe in more than a century for some areas. Meteorologists predicted that the cold-spell would serve as a precedent for the rest of the winter. The National Weather Service warned December 30, 1983, that the eastern two thirds of the U.S. would face abnormally cold temperatures, with heavy snow and rain everywhere but the Midwest. More than 400 persons died from weather-related causes following the holidays. Billons of dollars was accounted for in property damage and business losses. In Houston and Dallas, and in cities all over the country, water pipes in homes began rupturing. This was only a small hardship compared to the tradegies other Americans were facing. Citrus and vegetable growers watched helplessly as their crops were ruined. Cities were soon scurrying to keep up with the demand for salt and sand on the streets. Pittsburg faced its own share of bad weather during the holidays and the later winter months. More than five inches of snow fell on Southeast Kansas during the second week in January that caused dangerous driving conditiions, December was registered as the coldest month on record in the state of Kansas with area temperatures dropping to minus 9, and the wind chill factor dropping to below minus 40 several times. For students and faculty at Pitt- sburg State University, simply trying to walk from class to class on campus was a difficult task. The PSU Physical Plant kept seven people cleaning sidewalks and parking lots on campus, along with spreading salt, sand and pecan shells. The University faced breaking water lines, heating unit failures, and leaking roofs that later caused ceiling cracks. Mother Nature’s winter storms continued, with cool weather lasting until well into the spring months. A last fierce winter snow and ice storm met PSU students as they returned from their spring break. Senate elections Tjie 1984 campaign for Student Senate elections, described as a “mudslinging” event by the Collegio, ended with CARE as the victorious party after PSU spent weeks guessing on the winning party. David Ramsey, Fontana senior, and Rob Herron, Columbus junior, swept the 1984 Student Senate elections, winning the presidential and vice presidential seats, and leading their party to student government victory. “I'm ready to go,” Ramsey proclaimed after winning the presidential seat by a 2 to 1 margin over Bill Hunt, Louisburg sophomore. Ramsey received 392 votes to Hunt’s 184. Overall, Ramsey’s party CARE swept Hunt’s New Voice party in the election, winning 29 senate positions for the 1984-85 school year. Herron won the vice president’s race with 346 votes to the 225 votes that Gena Buche, Mulberry junior received. The top vote-getter in the two-day election was Steve Montgomery, Shawnee Mission junior, with 404 votes. The presidential and vice- presidential candidates met in campus debate in order to bring out the issues to the public and the media. The Collegio, representing the campus media, later termed the devate as a good idea that turned into a mudslinging event. A new student governmental voice on campus, the fee redistribution effort, and visibility of the senate and its actions were only a few items included on the parties’ platforms, CARE, Concern About Redistribution Efforts, stands for several things, Ramsey told 100 people who attended the political debate. “We want students who are caring, who are concerned and who want to give 100 percent,” Ramsey said. Hunt told the listeners that the New Voice party is “new voices, new ideas to solve problems that never get done. We need to create an executive council to lead the senate, not to do the senate’s work, but to lead it,” Hunt said. Ramsey was sworn in as the 1984- 85 Student Senate president Wed- nesday, April 20, succeeding past president Roch Switlick, Parsons senior. Herron was also sworn in at this time, assuming Ramsey past position as vice president. 162 Newsbriefs KanzaM Joseph Costa speaks at communications banquet rThe Public Relations Student Society joined the Society of Collegiate Journalists in sponsoring the Annual Communications Banquet, May 1. An audience of 200 students, honored guests, and faculty mem- bers listened to featured guest speaker, Joseph Costa, National Press Photographers Association founder. Costa gave an informative slide presentation entitled “From the Lunacy of the Twenties to the Lunar Landings.” Jacque Porter Bogner, Kanza editor during the 1983 fall semester and currently a graduate student at Ball State University, Muncie, Ind., won the $500 SCJ Shirley Christian Award. She also recieved the Bennett Journalism Trophy for outstanding achievement in journalism. Max McCoy, PSU graduate and reporter for The Morning Sun, formerly of The Joplin Globe, was awarded the first annual First Amendment Freedom Award of the H.G. Roberts Foundation. Tom Murray, managing editor of The Joplin Globe, and James Ellis, editor of The Globe, for Ottaway Newspapers Inc., also recieved the award. The $200 SCJ National Medal of Merit award was presented to Cindy Cowan, Arma senior. SCJ national Certificates of Merit of $100 each were awarded to Vanessa Prather, Kansas City junior, and Steve Hausler, Wellsville senior. Kristeen Walker, Anderson senior, received the $200 Communications Faculty Award for Excellence in Broadcasting Scholarship, and Carolan Wishall, Independence senior, won the $200 Com- munications Faculty Award for Excellence in Public Relations Scholarship. The Public Relations Student Society Peer Award of $150 was presented to Mike McCormick, Overland Park senior. Allen Edmonds, Cherokee junior, and CeCe Todd, Leavenworth junior, were named Outstanding Junior Man in Journalism and Outstanding Junior Woman in Journalism. Each award included a $100 stipend. The SCJ Chapter Awards for the Collegio were news writing, Eddie McKechnie, Pittsburg sophomore; feature writing, Alice Kunshek, Girard sophomore, and Yvette Wheeler, Fort Scott sophomore; sports writing, Edmonds. Editorial writing, Karen Gardner, Chetopa sophomore; copy editing, Ramona Vassar, Easton sophomore, and Todd; printing, Becky Larson, Stillwell senior; advertising, Steve Montgomery, Shawnee Mission sophomore. Photojournalism, Dimitre Barde, Pittsburg freshman, and Jo Black, Arma sophomore; the $100 Douglas K. Stuckey Business Award, Don Miller, Atchison junior; and Most Valuable Staffer, Todd. The SCJ Chapter Awards for the Kanza were outstanding page design, Theresa Tomelleri, Kansas City junior; outstanding copywriter, Millie Myers, Fort Scott junior; outstanding photographer, David Barton, Oxford junior; distinguished service, Sharon Cline, Leavenworth sophomore. Each SCJ Chapter Award for Collegio and Kanza carried a $50 stipend. The Certificate of Achievement in Broadcasting Internship was awarded to Vance Lewis, Lawrence senior, and the Certificate of Achievement in Public Relations Internship was awarded to Melinda Carson Swan, Parsons senior. Both internship awards carried a $25 stipend. Myers was presented the $25 Broadcasting Career Day Award. SCJ Certificates of Achievement in Communications went to PSU graduates Dan Dyer, photographer for the Springfield Daily News; Harrison Spears, video photographer for KMOL-TV, San Antonio, Texas; and Andrew Hoff- man, reporter for the Olathe Daily News. Rex and Sue Ellen Blakey, from the Blakey Group, Tulsa, Okla., won the Community Service Award by PRSS. Break dancing comes to PSU T-he dance that originated in the Bronx as a movement called “lockers,” composed of locking various body joints, has evolved into gyrotics, or what is more commonly referred to as “breakdancing.” A four-night class, “Learn to Breakdance,” was offered during the 1984 spring semester, at Pitt- sburg State University, This and other breakdancing sessions were taught by Roy Dodson in the dance studio of the Weede Physical Education Building. Dodson, a teacher at the Joplin School of Ballet, has had dancing roles in several Pittsburg State theater productions. He is also the leader of “The Forces of One,” a five-member dance troupe. The Forces of One has introduced to Pittsburg residents such movements as tic, robot, flop pop, body wave, worm, and the most popular, the moon walk. The troupe performed at the University’s campus as well as for the Pittsburg community. Darryl Mobley, Riveria Beach, Fla., senior, helped Dodson to lead the dance group and instruct the night courses. Mobley said that videos helped to increase the popularity of breakdancing. “Videos, those especially with Michael Jackson, brought break- dancing out to the public. But we were doing the moonwalk long before Michael Jackson ever started doing it,” Mobley said. All ages tried their hand, or feet, in the breakdancing craze that hit both the metro and the rural areas. In addition to the adult classes Dodson taught during the spring, he also instructed children in the art of streetdancing one night a week. “The younger people are easier to teach because they do not care what they look like doing it and they do not think about whether they can do the movements. The older they are, they have that, T cannot do it’ attitude,” Dobson said. Newsbriefs Kanza 84 163 AT T, Bell Telephone break-up system Hickman leaves PSU John Hickman, Pittsburg State University head men’s basketball coach, resigned Feb. 23 in the wake of a 85-89 season-ending Gorilla loss to Missouri Southern. The loss left the Gorillas at 9-17 for the season, far below Hickman’s and other predictions. Hickman com- piled a 35-79 record for his four-year stay at PSU. In his letter of resignation, delivered to PSU Athletic Director David Suenram, Hickman said, “I wish to thank the University for the opportunity to have coached here for the past four years. I especially want to thank all those people in the community who really supported our efforts this past season.” Two weeks prior to his resignation, Hickman had expressed discouragement with the financial problems facing the Pitt State athletic department, and the resulting lack of monetary emphasis placed on the intercollegiate basketball program. “We are the only school in the league that doesn’t have a full-time assistant coach, for one thing. And as far as I know, we’re the only team that has to share its gym with the track team during practice,” he said at that time. Hickman also said that the department’s number of grants-in- aid awarded was very low, resulting in the school’s lack of successon the court. Key players recruited in the past several years left the University to accept more substantial scholarship offers from other schools, Hickman said. Both the lack of emphasis on the department and the lack of suf- ficient scholarships for the players are two of Hickman’s main reasons he cited causing his resignation. Hickman, 44, said he was un- decided about the future, but he has not ruled out the possibility of get- ting out of coaching to take ad- vantage of “other opportunities.” The breakup of the Bell telephone system and American Telephone Telegraph company caused many changes in the American home. The two companies, which had stood predictable and stable for so long, split-up their services on New Year’s Day, 1984. With the split, AT T and Ma Beil became not two companies, but eight. U.S. West, Pacific Telesis, Bell South, Ameritech, NYNEX, Bell Atlantic and Southwestern Bell are the new companies that AT T relinquished some of its control to. Present AT T shareholders were to be issued stock in each of the seven regional operating com- panies. The problems causing the even- tual dismemberment dates back many decades. Alexander Graham Bell’s patent of the telephone in 1876 gave him an “authorized monopoly” of the telephone industry. By midcentury, Bell received all but 10 percent of the total operating revenues. This 10 percent was made up of 4,700 independent telephone companies. Over the years, the government made attempts to abolish the monopolization of the telephone business. The phone company began to receive threats from unhappy customers. In 1978, AT T was told by the Federal Communications Com- mission that competitors could connect with its system at both ends of a call. The FCC allowed unlimited resale and sharing of all interstate telephone services in 1981. These actions led to the eventual break-up of the phone system, which officially began on New Year’s Day. Students of Pittsburg State University and Pittsburg residents with telephones discovered new ways to economize, and faced higher charges and more problems. The closest phone center store to Pittsburg for a while was in Joplin. Now residents must return their phones and take care of their phone business at the Holiday Inn in Pitt- sburg. The AT T phone center, which had been located at the Holiday Inn since Pittsburg Home Furnishings, burned down in January. The store was one of 16 in Kansas that had been closed. In latest develop- ments, Bell has decided to contract with G-T-E Sprint Connunications Inc., instead of AT T, for a specific area, saving a projected $50,000, and are considering contracting with an independent telephone service in other areas as well. AT T will now be able to venture into any unregulated business, such as dataprocessing and other telecommunication advances of the last decade. Although they became a much leaner company, AT T vowed not to stand idly by and lose their customers to the lures of other companies. Adaptation to the new system presented Americans with the most difficult of all problems presented by the January 1 break-up. The changeover from dependable Ma Bell to the new, split-up services provided citizens with bewilder- memt, confusion and frustration. 164 Newsbriefs Kanza 84 KNEA fights for negotiations E ven though the contract agreement between PSU-KNEA and the Kansas Board of Regents was ratified in March, the battle over collective bargaining continued. On March 20, the Senate Ways and Means Committee endorsed a bill to establish a law that would govern contract talks between state universities and their faculty members. Bill 833 was proposed as the result of the Kansas Supreme Court ruling during the summer of 1983, that had expanded the conditions of em- ployment which must be negotiated in an employee contract with the faculty. The Regents requested the bill because of objections to the ruling. Senate Bill 833 would make Regents universties legally bound to meet and talk with any official faculty union on just specific terms of employment. However, if mediation failed, the university would be allowed to determine the terms of employment “it deems to be in the public in- terest ’ the senate bill states. Bill 833 would also set up a new legal system of governing faculty contract talks. Employment issues would no longer be mandatorily negotiable, and the Regents would not be responsible for talks with faculty unions. “The proposed bill is a clear statement that will void negotiations or bargaining of any form in the future. “It is a ‘Talking Act.’ Ail it says is that they will sit and hear us talk, but may not listen. The decisions will be left up to them,” Dr. Ed Galloway, chief negotiator for PSU- KNEA said. Archie Dykes, Regent member, backed the proposal by urging the Senate Ways and Means Committee to pass the measure, exempting regent universities faculties from the provisions. “The bottom line is that the Regents are working strenuously to remove collective bargaining or negotiations in any form from higher education faculty,” Dr. Galloway said. THE KNEA CONTRACT agreements were signed in early March by PSU President Dr. Donald Wilson and PSUKNEA President Ed Galloway. The separate agreements were signed to cover two periods. The first is an adendum to the current 1982—84 contract; the second agreement is for 1984—85. The Kansas Board of Regents later approved to meet and confer the agreements.—photo by Steven Hausler Newsbriefs Kanza84 165 Regents cut technology programs T-he Kansas Board of Regents combined or cut six programs in the School of Technology and Applied Science and two in the School of Arts and Sciences in October Consolidated degree programs included, the bachelor of science in technology and the bachelor of science in engineering technology degrees in two fields, manufacturing and mechanical technology. School of Technology associate degree programs in plastics manufacturing, manufacturing technology, design and drafting were dropped, in addition to the associate of arts degree in physical sciences in the School of Arts and Sciences. Four-year programs eliminated included bachelor's degrees in electronic sales and management and bachelor of gener studies in general physical sciences, chemistry and physics. According to Dr. John Chen, chairman of the technology department, the Regents decided to drop or combine programs after a two-day visit to the Universty in the summer of 1983. The Regents hoped the program changes would shift faculty to other areas such as graduate school. Dr. Chen said the elimination of some programs would pose few problems because of their sparce enrollment, but that other programs, like mechanical engineering, have been growing in enrollment over the past five years. Students who were currently enrolled in the programs were not dropped, but the Regents instructed the department not to enroll any students in the eliminated majors after this semester. Gray suicide stuns campus elta Davene Gray, 32, Pittsburg, jumped to her death from the fourth- floor fire escape on the north side of Russ Hall Sept. 19, Dr. Wilson Rigler, Crawford County coroner, ruled Gray’s death a suicide. According to Dr, Rigler, Gray died instantly with multiple injuries to the right side of her body and a fractured skull. Howard Herring, assistant director of campus security, said Gray was seen climbing the fire escape on the northwest corner of Russ Hall by Dave Dubray, campus security guard. “By the time he got there, she had already jumped,” Herring said. Gray had been a student at Pitt- sburg State University off and on since the early 1970’s. She last at- tended PSU in the spring of 1983, according to Lee Christensen, registrar. Christensen said Gray had never declared a major and had not received a degree. Her aunt, Nelda Allen, Pittsburg, said the family was not aware of Gray's intention to commit suicide. She also said that Gray did not leave a suicide note. Funeral services were at the Naylor-Quinn Funeral Home, and burial was in the Highland Park Cemetery. Newsbriefs I OD Kanza84 Regents name new building Heckert-Wells Hall, was the name chosen by the Kansas State Board of Regents for the new Pittsburg State University science-chemistry building. Planned for science labs, Heckert- Wells was named for two long-time faculty and administrative mem- bers in recognition of nearly 80 years of combined service to the University. Dr. J. Ralph Wells holds the record for University employment, 44 years. He joined the staff in 1919 after earning his undergraduate degree here. Dr. Wells retired in 1963 after chairing the biology department for 24 years. Dr. L.C. Heckert, a native of Carroll, Iowa, received his bachelor’s in chemical engineering in 1918 and a doctorate in chemistry from Iowa State University in 1927. Dr. Heckert joined the faculty in 1926 as an associate professor, and was appointed to chairman in 1933 until his retirement in 1961. Construction on Heckert-Wells began in February of 1982 and ac- cording to Gary Carlat, director of facilities planning, the contractors finished the building ahead of time. By March, the building was ready for equipment to be taken from the science annex and installed in Heckert-Wells. The total cost of construction for the science lab building is $5,333,178, which fell within the state- appropriated budget of $5,750,000. The four-floor building will provide laboratory space for the biology and chemistry department, which had been located in the science annex building. No lecture rooms wil be housed in Heckert-Wells Hall because of the adequate classroom space in other campus buildings. McLaughlin appointed Union director Stephan P. McLaughlin, Pittsburg State University Director of Student Life, was appointed to the position of Student Union Director in February, effective upon the retirement of Union director Jack Overman. Student Union Director is the fourth official title McLaughlin has held at PSU. He became Student Union Program Director in 1971; Associate Director of Student Life in 1976; and in 1982, he was promoted to Director of Student Life. McLaughlin was graduated from Western Illinois University with a degree in psychology. He received his Master of Science in Student Personnel from WIU in August, 1971. He is also the sponsor of the Inter- Fraternity Council and the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity; a member of Phi Delta Kappa; the Order of Omega; Kansas Association of Student Personnel Administrators; National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, Association of Fraternity Advisors; the Kiwanis Club; Crawford County Historical Society; YMCA Mem- bership Dtfve; and the United Way Fund Drive. 'Gorilla' ties for second in drink competition Xittsburg State University students tied for second place in a state-wide non-alcoholic beverage competition, “The NAB Challenge,” with their entry, “The Gorilla,” in December. The contest was sponsored by the organization BACCHUS, Boost Alcohol Consciousness Concerning the Health of University Students, and was held prior to the holidays — the nation’s season for most alcoholic consumption. Kreg Cox, Kearney, Mo., senior, and Chris Hail, Leawood senior, concocted the PSU entry. “Notification of the contest was given throughout all Kansas colleges. Every school was en- couraged to submit an entry, so we did,” Hail said. “We spent two hours one night working on a drink, but came up with nothing,” Cox said. In their second attempt, the students made four drinks before settling for the final version of “The Gorilla.” Cox and Hail presented their NAB entry to a panel of judges at Ben- nigan’s Bar and Restaurant in Overland Park. The panel consisted of two players for the Kansas City Comets, one high school student, and several officials from alcohol awareness organizations. The beverages were judged on simplicity, appearance, ease of obtaining ingredients, and taste. The panel also took into consideration whether or not a host would want to serve the drink to guests. “The Gorilla” tied for second place with Kansas State University entry, “The Wildcat.” “The Jayhawk,” .entered by Kansas University placed first. “We are planning to ask the local clubs to serve our non-alcoholic drink, The Gorilla,’ on a regular basis,” said Cox. “The Gorilla” consists of three bananas, three rings of pineapple, three tablespoons presweetened cherry kool-aid mix, two tablespoons vanilla, and ice cubes. The ingredients should be blended until the ice is crushed. Newsbriefs Kanza 84 167 Smoot chosen for new position D Joseph Smoot, former president of Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Mich., was ap- pointed to the new position of vice president for development and public relations by Dr. Donald Wilson, University president in March. His appointment was effective May 1. Dr. Smoot has primary respon- sibility for the University’s fun- draising programs. He also coor- dinates the efforts of the Alumni Office, the Office of Public Affairs and Information; and he works closely with the Alumni Foundation and Endowment Association. “The purpose of this new position is to integrate the functions of the three offices and to get the best mileage out of them,” Dr. Wilson said. Dr. Smoot has about 25 years experience in higher education as a teacher, dean , vice president and president. He was president of Andrews University from 1976-1983, after serving as vice president for academic affairs for one year, and graduate dean for one year. “Dr. Smoot brings many professional assets to our external relations programs. The University has done well in the areas of fund raising under the leadership of Rex Crowley these past several years, and we have good alumni and public relations programs. “It will be incumbent upon us, however, to further enhance our efforts in these critical areas in order to garner the external support and recognition the University must have to expand its excellence in the years to come,” Dr. Wilson said. Dr. Wilson said that Crowley, director of development since 1978, will continue to work in the fund raising efforts and assist Dr. Smoot in broadening the development programs. Dr. Smoot has three degrees in history, the Ph.D. and M.A. from the University of Kentucky-Lexington in 1964 and 1958, and the B.A. with majors in history and business and economics in 1955 from Southern College, Tenn. Before joining Andrews Univer- sity, Dr. Smoot was academic dean at Columbia Union College, Md., from 1965-68, and a history faculty member from 1961-68. Dr. Smoot is a member of the American Historical Association and Organization of American Historians. He also is a member of the Economic Club of Southwestern Michigan and Rotary International. He is an evaluator for the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and has served as a con- sultant to higher education organizations throughout the world. 168 Newsbriefs Kanza84 Department plans for cablecasting The broadcasting area of the speech and theater department made plans in April for actual “on- air1' cablecasting through a proposal made during the first of February, Dr. Roger Hadley, assistant professor of speech and theater and director of broadcasting, proposed the remodeling of unoccupied radio booths in Grubbs Hall. Previously used for storage space, the booths were converted into a lab that allows use of television equipment. The lab will be used mainly for editing and production purposes. The proposal also included the expansion of existing facilities into two larger radio production areas. Dr. Hadley said the additional space would allow for the newly- purchased radio equipment to be installed for the use of cablecasting, which is broadcasting as a radio station would, but through a channel on cable television. “Once the equipment is in place, a proposal for cablecasting will be formalized, possibly by mid- summer, Dr. Hadley said. Pittsburg State University has not had a station in the past due to the lack of funding, but through efforts such as career day, the department and students are trying to raise the money. “Given the proper equipment and strong student support, we will have a campus station, Dr. Hadley said. Upon acceptance and authorization of the proposal by the University, the department will have to consider the type of programming the station will broadcast, the length and time of the broadcast and who will control the operations. PSU broadcasting students hope to operate the station with the help of an adviser, similar to the operation of the Collegio. The station would be styled after a commercial station, and would have a station manager, business manager, news director and an operations manager. Dr. Hadley said a broadcasting system on campus would provide the opportunity for all campus organizations to promote activities and enhance communications. Regents, PSU-KNEA end bargaining impasse The Kansas Board of Regents and the Pittsburg State University KNEA reached a tentative agreement in negotiations Feb. 28, ending the bargaining impasse that had gone into effect last January. This settlement terminated a battle that had been contstant since the faculty first organized for collective bargaining on Oct. 23, 1974. Dr. Edward Galloway, negotiator for the PSU-KNEA faculty bargaining unit, made the an- nouncement that the proposed agreement only needed raticfication by faculty members and Rengents to become formal. The agreement became official March 22, as Dr. Donald Wilson, president of the University, and Dr( Galloway signed the settlement that culminated many months of bargaining. “This is a historical day for Pitt- sburg Statte University. Today is a celebration of the fact that people can work out their differences and come to an agreement, said Dr. Wilson. Dr. Galloway said the agreement is a product of give and take. “Both sides gained from it — but, it is no secret that some of the regents have reservations about the agreement. The agreement will close out fiscal 1984, and be in effect for fiscal 1985, with a proviso for 1986, said Dr. Galloway. The eight provisions, determined mandatorily negotiable by the Kansas Supreme Court during the summer of 1983, are included in the faculty's and Regents’ agreement. The provisions include promotion, tenure, salary generation, salary distribution, retrenchment, summer employment, out-of-state travel and personnel files. Bill Kauffmen, Regents attorney, said that the negotiations agreement came about through simply, a lot of hard work on both sides. Kauffman said at no time were the negotiations carried out without remembering to also meet the needs of the students for a qualtiy education. “There had been concern on both sides since November, 1983, over meeting the needs of the students. 1 do not think the agreement could have come at a better time for the students, Kauffman said. Kauffman said that faculty members, as well as the Regents, were aware of the need to finalize the negotiations in order to get on with plans for summer school. Although the faculty bargaining unit did gain important ground in the way of salary allocation and future bargaining power, faculty members stated that negotiations is still not over yet. Dr. John Welsh, assistant professor of social science and faculty bargaining representative, said, “There are still some very important issues to be addressed. “We need to provide a more rational means for distributing percentage merit increments. Newsbriefs Kanza84 | '84 outstanding seniors University honors top seniors -Aigela Wood� Fort Scott, and Roch Switlik, Parsons, were honored as the Outstanding Seniors for 1984 at the University’s Commencement Exercises May 12. They were chosen on the basis of academic achievement, honors received, leadership and service to the University. Wood, a political science, French major, was Student Senate treasurer and public information officer. She was also active in Alpha Gamma Delta sorority, president of the French Club and College Republicans; Associated Students of Kansas campus director and vice president of the Student Alumni Organization. Her honors included Dean’s Honor Roll, Outstanding Kansas College Republican (1982), Who’s Who, ODK, Alpha Mu Gamma and Phi Alpha Theta. Switlik, a marketing major, was active in the Student Senate several years, serving as president, vice president and parliamentarian. He was also the campus director of ASK and was involved in Sigma Phi Epsilon, ROTC, the American Marketing Association Student Chapter and Omicron Delta Kappa, His honors included Who’s Who, Phi Beta Lambda, ODK, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Ulysses Grant Dubach Scroll and several ROTC awards. The students are nominated for the award by University ad- ministrators, department chairmen, Student Senate sponsors, athletic and Student Union directors and sponsors of Omicron Delta Kappa. An Outstanding Senior Selection Committee, of administrators and students, chooses the recipients. The 18 honorable mention choices are all finalists. The outstanding senior award was established by the Class of 1967 which started funding for land- scaping the area in front of Russ Hall called Senior Walk. Senior Walk has memorial plaques inscribed with the Outstanding Seniors’ names. The plaques are set along the walk each year. Wilson selects planning committee D. Sandra Greer, associate professor of curriculum and ad- ministration, was appointed chairman of the 16-member University Planning and Coor- dinating Committee set up by Dr. Donald Wilson, University president, in March. Dr. Wilson said the special committee consisted of represen- tatives from faculty, students, classified staff, administration, alumni and the community. The committee was given the task of developing a comprehensive University plan in the next 18 months. It consists of the president, the vice presidents for academic affairs and administrative affairs, the University directors of business, student and public affairs, and the assistant to the president. “The end results of the process wil be an explicit design for the future. “To develop quality in the years ahead, we must know ourselves, make our commitments visible, and we must act upon those com- mitments,” Dr. Wilson said. Newsbriefs w Kanza84 Dr. Wilson said that the com- mittee's final recommendations will serve as the foundation for the most important goals and objectives the University will be challenged to meet. He added that the recom- mendations of the committee, once finalized, will then be regularly renewed and revised. “The University is not in a holding pattern until the committee’s recommendations are finalized. The University will continue to manage its resources wisely and to make the most prudent reallocations to meet new challenges and opportunities,” Dr. Wilson said. “PSU is an excellent institution and the people who have committed themselves to be directly involved are of the highest caliber. “We are anxious for them to begin their work, and to support them in their efforts of identifying what PSU should, can and will be in the future,” Dr. Wilson said. Other committee members in- clude Francis Benham, director of Leonard H. Axe Library; Dr. Orville Brill, professor of physics; Gene Chambers, associate professor of technology; Christin Fogliasso, trust officer of the National Bank of Pittsburg and alumna. Dr. Joanna Freeman, professor of English; Dr. Peter Hamilton, associate professor of speech and theater; Stephan Hawn, president of the Classified Senate Steering Committee; Dr. Toby Kashefi, associate professor of business administration. Bob Keith, director of Management Information Systems; Kevin Krippner, Park Ridge, 111., graduate student and president of the Graduate Student Association; Ted McCormick, vocational technical institute; Sandy Olson- Loy, Student Union program director. Roch Switlik, Parsons senior and Student Senate president; Dr. Jim Taylor, associate professor of psychology and counseling; and Dr. Tom Walther, professor history. University forms solidarity union Americans 'adopt' cabbage patch kids T J-hey were the craze of the 1983 Christmas season — those big-eyed, puckered-faced Cabbage Patch dolls — and everyone wanted one. Riots in stores, mobs in parking lots, and heartbroken children who could either not find one, or who had one that was stolen — all ex- perienced the craze to own one of the unique dolls. Based on a design by Georgia sculptor Xavior Roberts, the Cab- bage Patch Kids have almost every characteristic of babyness — blunt, fat features; round cheeks; big eyes; short, pudgy little arms and legs. The biggest selling features of the dolls is that no two dolls are alike — each is unique, and that they are not just purchased, they are “adopted.” The “adoption” notion was also developed by Roberts, whose Georgia gallery is equipped with salesclerks dressed as doctors and nurses, with the dolls posed in in- cubators and bassinets. Each doll comes with a birth certificate and adoption papers bearing a name drawn from Georgia birth records of 1938. Roberts started the “adoption” process for his dolls, so kids would promise to take care of them. Roberts dubbed the dolls Cabbage Patch dolls because he remembered being told as a child that babies are found in cabbage patches, and he related the same myth in the Cab- bage Patch literature. Adults and children alike found the homely-looking dolls irresistible, and would go to great lengths to own one. A Kansas City postman could not find one in the Western Hemisphere, so he flew to London to purchase one for his five-year-old daughter. In Wisconsin, a local radio an- nouncer jokingly said on the air that a B-29 bomber would be making an airborne delivery of 2,000 dolls in Milwaukee County Stadium, and that customers should bring cat- cher's mitts and credit cards to be photographed from the air. A dozen or so Wisconsinites braved the cold, only to learn it was a silly hoax. By the end of the holiday season, many were trying to cash in on the Cabbage Patch craze. It was found that many “counterfeit” dolls were in circulation. If the doll did not have thumbs and a navel, it was not a Cabbage Patch Doll, but a “coleslaw kid.” Coleco Industries of West Hart- ford, Conn,, expected to sell all the 2.5 million Cabbage Patch Dolls it would have produced by the end of 1983. To help people become more aware and involved with Latin America, Pittsburg State University students formed the Organization for Latin American Solidarity, at the end of April. “We want to inform the people about Nicaragua and other Latin American countries in general, not only as a political unit,” said Katharine Emmett, Pittsburg sophomore, member of OLAS and public relations spokesman. The organization's purpose is to educate people about the situations in Latin America and give people a chance to get actively involved with the people of those countries. Dr. Bert Patrick, professor of foreign language and sponsor of the organization, said that the group's surname, OLAS, means waves in Spanish. “The same waves strike both continents. We are joined in geography and in need of human rights and justice,” Dr. Patrick said. In addition to Emmett and Roundtree, other officers of the organization are co-chairmen, Quinton Matson, Fort Scott senior, and Ivania Roundtree, Nicaragua senior. Fred Ansell, Pittsburg resident, is the liason with the area churches. Newsbriefs KanzaM 171 Regents promote 10 faculty T J-he Kansas Board of Regents approved 10 University promotions April 20 at the Regents meeting in Emporia. The Regents also granted tenure for nine faculty members, and approved emeritus ap- pointments for retiring professors. The six new full professors are Dr. Peter Hamilton, speech and theater; Dr. James Harris, computer science-information systems; Dr. Donald Kerle, social science; Dr. Paul Lawrence, instructional media; Dr. Harvard Riches, biology; and Marjorie Schick, art. Faculty members promoted to associate professors are Dr. Donald Brown, business administration; Ann Fager and Diana Kerle, nur- sing; and Cynthia Pfannenstiel, library. Nine faculty members granted tenure include Dr. John Beisel, assistant professor of business administration; Dr. Frances Benham, library professor; Clint Carter, principal instructor of the Vocational Technical Institute; Dr. Kailash Chandra, associate professor of computer science- information systems. Dr. Brown; Dr. Toby Kashefi, associate professor of business administration; Robert Kehle, assistant professor of music; Glenn Robinson, assistant professor of journalism; and Dr. John South, associate professor of business administration. Four retiring faculty members received emeritus satus in honor of their years of service to the University. They are Dr. Bernard Dellasega, professor emeritus, accounting; Dr. J.D. Haggard, dean emeritus, graduate studies. Dr. Reid McKinney, professor emeritus, curriculum and ad- ministration; and Clarence Miles, professor emeritus, industrial arts education. In other action, the Regents ap- proved 11 sabbatical leaves during the 1984-85 academic year, as well as two leaves without pay. Faculty granted sabbatical in- clude Donald Cash, associate professor of business ad- ministration; Dr. James Dawson, assistant professor of biology; Robert Gobetz, assistant professor of speech and theater; Dr. John Johnson, professor of biology. Dr. William Powell, professor of social science; Robinson; Dr. William Self, associate professor of mathematics; Dr. Robert Shever- bush, professor of psycholoby and counseling; Dr. Gene Voilen, professor of music; Dr. Thomas Walther, professor of history; and Dr. John Welsh, assistant professor of social science. Dr. Ward Cates, associate professor of curriculum and ad- ministration; and Karen Subramanian, assistant professor of social science, were granted leaves without pay for 1984-85. FORMER EPA HEAD Rita Lavelle dgfca staunch environmentalist Lewis EejSsist on the subject “Is America Being pJRpe April 5 in the Student Union. Laveileffieac the 1.6 million dollar hazardous1- wa cleanup programs before being convicted three felony counts of perjury and one col of trying to obstruct a congressioi inquiry —photo courtesy of the Collegio 172 Newsbriefs Kanza 84 KANSAS ATTORNEY GENERAL Robert Steffen, discusses matters concerning the proposed change of the legal drinking age. Steffen met with students and talked about the proposed legislation. The Proposal never made it out of committee to raise the drinking age —photo by Jo Black Newsbriefs Kanza84 173 Jackson creates musical revolt W ith the revolution of music videos, several stars emerged during the 1983-84 school year to become top musicians. Michael Jackson, through his album 'Thriller' and his music videos, led the pack of these musicians, dancing and singing his way into the hearts of thousands of young Americans. Jackson thrilled fans repeatedly with the release of his energetic album. But, with the release of his music videos, he captivated viewers not only with his voice but also with his ability to dance. The production of Jackson’s two video hits, “Beat It” and “Billie Jean,” helped to push his smash album’s sales figures past the $10 million amount in the United States alone. Internationally, 4 ‘Thriller’’ grossed about $50 million. The video for “Beat It” features not only Michael Jackson, but 14 professional dancers and two authentic street gangs as well. Directed by Bob Giraldi, the production, which presented Jackson as a street fighter looking for peace, cost in excess of $150,000 to produce. In October, 1983, the album was still selling at the rate of 200,000 copies each week. Only 10 months after its release “Thriller” was the best-selling album in the CBS record company’s history. Jackson’s success in sales during the last two years may suggest him as the most spectacular artist to hit the screen in videos, but his fans’ reactions to his music illustrate his success better. Fans reacted to the release of the album’s namesake “Thriller” number with more force than his other hits. The video, relating the nightmares and excitement that “thriller” movies provide, Jackson’s popularity skyrocketed. Jackson is by no way the only artist that multiplied his fame through the musical attraction of video. Numerous stars have learned the attraction that videos and MTV, music television, has for viewers. Jackson’s ventures did not stop at videos though. His Pepsi-Cola commercials brought even more attention to the young star. After being treated for scalp burns received during the making of the high-cost Pepsi commercials, American’s began to pay even more notice to the pop idol. By Ramona Vassar EXAMINING THE DAMAGE,sergeant )oe Adams, Campus Security, Seargent Charlie Rice, City Police and Patrolman Mark Leonard write their report following a one car accident on East Cleveland and Joplin streets. The car driven by Roger Bollig, Chanute freshman, went out of control and into a railing on the Leonard Axe Library steps. No one was injured and damage was reported at 500 dollars— photo by Steven Hausler 174 Newsbriefs Kanza 84 AFTER TWO YEARS as head coach of the Gorilla football team, Pitt- sburg State University chose not to renew Bruce Polen's contract for the 1984 season. The University said that Polen's contract was not filed by the June 6 deadline, and that personal problems led to the decision.— photo courtesy of the Collegio Newsbriefs Kanza84 175 Administration sets Uni versity structure C hange is a never-ending process with Pittsburg State University being no ex- ception to the rule last year as ad- ministrative executives were confronted with a succession of leadership alterations. With the resignation of former President James Appleberry in the spring of 1983, Dr. James Gilbert, vice president for Academic Affairs, was appointed interim president. This set off a chain reaction within the School of Arts and Sciences moving Dr. Richard Welty, school dean, to Dr. Gilbert's position; Dr. Stephen Meats, English department chairman, to Dr. Welty's post, and Dr. Victor Emmett, English professor, moved to English chairman. TAKING OVER THE position of Pittsburg State University president is Di. Donald Wilson. Dr. Wilson was formerly the president at Southampton University in Long Island. New York. He officially assumed his post at PSU on Januray 1,1984 —photo by Steven Hausler These positions underwent the Domino Effect in reverse when Dr. Donald Wilson, former president at Southampton University in Long Island, New York, assumed the presidency January 1,1984. The administration not only ex- perienced staff changes but also heard the cry for continued evaluation of University policies by the Kansas National Education Assocation and Faculty Senate. There were also evident the never- ending budget cuts instituted by the Reagan administration. PSU executives were forced to deal with cuts in degree programs, courses, faculty and the loss of some federal and state funding which is always needed for the update of various equipment throughout campus. Even though PSU is experiencing the same academic struggles familiar to most Kansas Regent schools, a number of the members of the administration have an optimistic outlook for the Wilson ad- ministration, agreeing that the University's top priority would cpntinue to be quality education. —by Michelle Green Administration Kanza '84 177 Wilson becomes President D r. Donald W. Wilson took office as president at Pittsburg State University in December, 1983, becoming the eighth PSU president. Dr. Wilson, 45, resigned from presidency at Southampton College in Long Island, New York, to assume the position at PSU. He said that he took the job because it was a good opportunity and a great challenge. 'This is a small town that still has nice things about it ' Dr. Wilson added. I felt that my family needed a more value- oriented environment, instead of materially oriented. This is a nice spot to bring four children. We noticed when we first came here that this is a friendly area, he said. Dr. Wilson said that at this stage he is primarily learning what Pittsburg needs and has. am a great believer in talking to people, not just faculty, but students and community members also, he said. I'm interested in beginning our long range planning — where we are and where we are going. We need to get necessary resources to make the University ex- cellent. This is already a strong institution. PSU stacks up very well in the high technology field, he said. One important issue to higher education, according to Dr. Wilson is having good equipment, modern equipment, and good facilities. I am ADDRESSING THE STUDENT SENATE is Dr. Donald Wilson, new president of Pittsburg State University. The president has the opportunity to address the senate before taking office last November on his first visit to the PSU campus.— photo by David Barton 178 New President concerned with the state of equipment, replacement and upkeep. Other concerns of Dr. Wilson's in- clude, seeing a very positive blend of career vocational and career liberal arts. He said that students do need to know about their specific field, but they also need to know how to live, adapt, and relate to the world. I feel that the programs here are of the highest quality and we need to work to keep it that way. If we more clearly formulate where we are going, it will help legislators and ourselves understand what needs to be done. Dr. Wilson said, I strongly believe that those things needed to bring luster and progress to the University will happen. Dr. Wilson has many interests outside of education, also. I like chopping wood, he laughed. 1 like running and certain athletic events. I'm interested in theater, music, and I love white water canoeing and hiking. I like gardening; I plan to put in a small garden behind the house. I just love the out-of- doors, he said. Dr. Wilson and his wife, Kathy, have four children, Carrie, 17, Jennifer, 15, Greg, 13, and Andrew, 9.—by Millie Myers THE NEWEST MEMBER of the Pittsburg State University administration is President Donald Wilson. Wilson became the active president of PSU on January 1. —photo by Steven Hausler SHOWINC OFF THEIR GORILLA PATCHES are Dr. and Mrs. Donald Wilson. The newly-elected president and his wife told the press at a press conference, We are official Gorillas now. —photo by Steven Hausler Administrative Executive offices see changes Former Pittsburg State University President James Appleberry accepted the presidency at Northwestern University in Marquette, Mich., at the end of the 1983 spring semester setting off a chain reaction of executive and administrative changes at PSU. Dr. James Gilbert, former vice president for Academic Affairs, took Dr. Ap- pleberry's place as interim president leaving Dr. Richard Welty, former dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, his position as interim vice president. Dr. Stephen Meats, former English department chairman, took Dr. Welty's post as interim dean and Dr. Victor Emmett, professor of English and formerly an instructor of English, took Dr. Meats' position as chairman. According to Dr. Gilbert, he and Dr. Appleberry discussed the candidates for these positions in great detail before making any decisions and as far as any problems in the changeover. Dr. Gilbert said there were very few if any. “The transition was very easy due to the dedication of those changing positions. It was also eased significantly by clerical workers, administrative assistants and other supportive faculty members who were aware of, understood and made allowances for the circumstances ' Dr. Gilbert said. When the changes were executed, Dr. Gilbert said that those moving to other positions approached their new jobs as if they were permanent. “Our planning was objective and made to the extent of permanence and all the decisions made during this period, we will be held accountable for.“ As of January 1, 1984, when newly- elected President Dr. Donald Wilson took office, these changes experienced the Domino Effect in reverse. Each person moved back down to the position they previously occupied. Dr. Wilson was formerly president at Southampton University located on Long Island in New York. As far as adjusting to the new job requirements as dean, Dr. Meats said there were few difficulties. “The experience proved to be very enlightening in that it expanded my understanding of other agencies within the University and gave me the op- portunity to get acquainted with other deans, directors, department heads and faculty members, he said. Both Dr. Gilbert and Dr. Meats agreed that PSU has much to look forward to in the upcoming years of Dr. Wilson's ad- ministration. I was encouraged by the strength and DR STEPHEN MEATS. interim dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, takes care of his paperwork for the day. Dr. Meats was moved to interim dean from English department chairman when former PSU president Dr, James Appleberry took a position in Marquette, Mich., in May, 1983 —photo by Steven Hausler 180 Executive Changes Administrative confidence of the presidential search committee ' Dr. Meats said. My greatest concern is that academics should be the highest priority and I think the extent of Dr. Wilson's success will be measured by where he places this priority. He is an extremely cordial and open individual with good credentials and I have great hopes for his administration, Dr. Meats added. We can look forward to continued progress through an enthusiastic, people- oriented and open academic environment with all constituencies — students, faculty and staff — well represented ' Dr. Gilbert said. I'm sure Dr. Wilson will provide leadership in pursuing academic ex- cellence and deal creatively with the educational challenges of the '80s, he added, —by Jacque Porter REVIEWING EVERDAY BUSINESS with his secretary, Sharon Harnish, Pittsburg senior, is Dr. Richard Welty, interim vice president. Dr, Welty moved to the position from dean of the School of Arts and Sciences when former PSU president Dr, James Appleberry took anothjer position in Marquette. Mich, —photo by Steven Hausler MEETING WITH THE President's Council at the home of Dr. James Gilbert, interim president of PSU, is Dr. Donald Wilson and his wife, Kathleen.— photo by Steven Hausler Regents structure Pitt State policy i, he function of the Kansas Board of Regents is to ''oversee the seven in- stitutions of higher education under the board and set policy for those in- stitutions, said board member Dr. Archie R. Dykes of Topeka. According to Dykes, one of the major issues that the Regents are facing is funding, setting up budgets and sending the transmittal to the governor. In May a university submits its budget to the Board. Then the Board approves it and sends it to the Governor's budget director ' said John G. Montgomery, Junction City. The Governor then proposes the whole budget to the legislature. Jim Pickert, an Emporia Regent, stressed the reallocation of funding. We must decide where the money is needed and how to use the money best ' he said. Montgomery said that reallocaton is a relativley new idea. In the past universities would come in with new programs, but the funding just isn't there anymore, he said. We have THE NEW PRESIDENT of Pittsburg State University and his wife, Kathleen, talk to James Montgomery, Regent, after Wilson was selected for the position.— photo by Steven Hausler had to change direction and take present funds and decide what the university wants to excel in. Pickert said that another area of con- cern is program reviews. Program reviews are very timely. The operating money to carry on all programs isn't there, so some must be cut out, he said, We are doing away with programs that won't hurt the institutions but that aren't drawing enough students to justify the dollars, The Board is also working on reallocation funds for building maintance We have been putting emphasis on renovation of buildings instead of new buildings going up, Montgomery said. Dykes said, future issues and goals 182 Regents Administrative will continue to be about funding. We will also be concerned about the acquisition of academic procedures and the quality of academic programs ' The Board of Regent members serve a staggered four year term and are ap- pointed by the governor with con- firmation by the senate. The Regents for this school year, other than Dykes, Montgomery, McMullen and Pickert, are Patricia Caruthers of Kansas City; Wendell Lady of Overland Park; Jordan Haines of Wichita; Georhe Wingert of Ottawa; Norman Brandeberry of Russell and Executive Director Stanley Koplik of Topeka, —by Millie Myers ONE OF THE MAJOR TASKS for the Kansas Board of Regents this year was selecting a president for PSU. Two members of the Board of Regents, Stan Koplick, executive director, and Regent James Montgomery talk to the new president and his wife after meeting with members of the press at an Overland Park hotel. —photo by Steven Hausler REGENTS GATHER AROUND after announcing the new president of PSU to the public. Dr. Donald Wilson and his wife, Kathleen, appeared before the press an Overland Park hotel where three of the 100 candidates for the position were interviewed.— photo by Steven Hausler Regents Administrative 183 Job conditions a major concern The local chapter of the Kansas National Education Association is two organizations within one unit, sometimes leading to confusion. One of the organizations is a faculty organization, open to any full-time, tenure-earning position, the other is a labor union in which the members pay dues. Both organizations are closed to part-time, non-tenure positions. In 1973, the campus chapter of the KNEA was designated as an organization to represent the faculty at the bargaining table. Generally,, we negotiate on the conditions of employment under the Kansas Public Employee Relations Act, the PER. The law provides for negotiations for conditions of employment for any state employee ' said Dr. Edward Galloway, professor of psychology and counseling. The organization has an office in town with a paid professional staff, providing duplicating, services and materials for the organization. K—PAC, the political action com- mittee, is concerned with such items as University and public school funding and appropriations. The upcoming legislature meeting may effect conditions of em- ployment, because they have proposed to rewrite the PERB Act. We would expect to be very active in the rewriting of the act, said Dr. Galloway. The grievance committee receives requests for assistance on grievances about any condition of employment, from salary distribution to workload, class assignments and so on, said Dr. Galloway. The KNEA also has a bargaining council. Although the bargaining usually begins in January, bargaining was reopened in the fall of 1983. The bargaining was reopened in the fall because of the budget and salary appropriations that were made last April, and because the Kansas Supreme Court expanded the PER Act to cover eight areas of the act that had been challenged by the Board of Regents, Dr. Calloway said. According to The Communicator, a newsletter put out by the PSU KNEA, the areas covered were salary generation, concerning faculty input into the budget preparation and adoption process '; salary allocation, concerning faculty input into the distribution of unclassified monies into the school. Out of state travel, concerning the distribution policy; promotions, con- cerning a non-negotiable decision for promotion; summer employment, con- cerning the criteria by which the summer staff is selected; tenure, concerning the negotiations of the criteria which establish tenure. Retrenchment, concerning “the negotiation of the policies and procedures appropriate for a possible reduction in work force, and personnel files, con- cerning legal protection of employee access to their files. An association membership to the KNEA includes insurance packages, travel programs, purchasing programs, a legal assistance servive providing legal con- sultations at a reduced rate and a book service, according to Dr. Galloway.—by Kelly Rogers 184 KNEA Administrative KNEA .� • ' Administrative 185 Quality is top demand The Pittsburg State University Faculty Senate, one of three faculty organizations, has the job of overseeing the quality of education at the University and of suggesting policy changes to the University administration, according to Dr. Thomas Walthers, professor of history and senate president. 'The other two faculty organizations are the Faculty Association which takes care of the faculty lounge and sponsors the faculty steak fry every year, and the Kansas National Education Association which negotiates on salaries and com ditions of employment ' said Dr. Walthers. The Faculty Senate is concerned with academic matters. There is some overlap between the senate and the KNEA. We look at some of the same problems and topics but from a differant perspective. One of the topics we have been dealing with is the question of the part- time, non-tenured positions. The question is whether the turnover in faculty provides quality instruction in the classroom, said Dr. Walthers. The senate also deals with course changes for undergraduate students. We look at the withdrawal policy, the retirement of faculty members and the academic aspects of bringing people to campus for speeches and workshops. We are also concerned with academic freedom, we want no limitations because we would have teaching only the way one group wanted things to be taught, he said. One of the issues the senate is discussing is the academic fresh start. With this program, students who had 186 Faculty Senate Administrative previously failed in college could come back after a set amount of time and start out without a bad record, This would be for the students who had started and dropped out, sometimes unofficially, and end up with an entire semester of F grades. If these students decided to come back to school after a long enough time to have gained more maturity, they would start out with a clean slate, This would be on a one time only basis. It would help the students who were PLAYING AN ACTIVE ROLE in the Faculty Senate, Constance Gangwar, assistant professor of nursing, takes notes at one of the senate's monthly meetings, —photo by David Barton really not ready to enter college. This way, they would not spend an entire semester trying to get their grades up to a 2,0 average, Dr. Walthers said. The senate is given discussion topics from various places. In the senate, we have one representative from each department and we have 12 at-large senators. We discuss problems in their departments but we also have an executive committee that reports to the senate. We are also given topics by the ad- ministration, faculty members, the Student Senate and from individual students. We also send out a call for agenda items to the faculty and depart- ment chairmen ' said Dr. Walthers. We usually have one meeting a month that lasts for about a half hour but sometimes we will have a meeting that will last over an hour with active debating, Dr. Walthers said. The Faculty Senate works on a com- mittee system, assigning a committee to research a topic, then holding a monthly meetingto discuss thew committee's findings. The senate holds open meetings so interested students and faculty members can attend, according to Dr. Walthers. —by Kelly Rogers AFTER LEADING THE discussion on student credit. Dr. Thomas Walthers, professor of history and president of the Faculty Senate, finally tabled the issue after a review of the amendment.--photo by David Barton FACULTY SENATE MEMBERS Dr, Don Kerle, associate professor of social science. Dr. Bert Patrick, associate professor of foreign languages, and Dr. Alex Baird, associate professor of art, listen to the affairs of the senate. The discussion topic was how to credit credit students who repeated a class to improve their original grade.—photo by David Barton Faculty Senate Administrative 187 Senate reaches year's goals W senators on every faculty and administrative committee, Pittsburg State University's student population is well represented by having a voice in University governance, according to Rock Switlik, Parsons senior and Student Senate president. Switlik said that the PSU administration is very good about insuring that students have input into the decisions made. The expression of students' interests is what senate is all about, he said. When campaigning for office in the spring of 1983, Switlik and Dave Ramsey, Fontana senior and senate vice president, saw the need for improved com- munication. Since that time, we've been able to reimplement the Student Senate Newsletter and sponsor This Week, a weekly calendar of PSU events, Ramsey said. In addition, we broadcast PSU campus activities twice weekly over KSYN Radio in Joplin, Mo. Senators also attend meetings of other campus organizations in an effort to inform them of issues at hand or to help answer any questions the organizations might have regarding student governance, he added. One of the senate's main goals last year was to develop an improved way of dispersing activity fee monies and in- forming PSU students of how the process works. The majority of students have no idea where their activity fee money is going. We are also in the process of rewriting the allocation handbook with our major concerns being fairness and ac- countability, Switlik said. The issue of lab fees was also brought before the senate this past year. • jerry Casidy, Overland Park junior and Arts and Sciences Commissioner, said that the senate passed a resolution stating that each student taking a lab course would pay a set fee of $8. This issue brought about a great deal of controversy, Casidy said. Senate discussion centered around how to collect the fee — in what way — and who from. We didn't want to favor or discriminate against anyone. We feel that the senate and the University administration compromised on this issue by finding the best solution to a problem that needed immediate at- tention, Casidy added. Being a very active campus organization. Student Senate is respon- sible for such special events as Parent's Day, Higher Education Week and Fresh- man Preview Days. Angela Wood, Fort Scott senior and Public Information Commissioner, was in charge of the 1983 Parent's Day Weekend which is traditionally scheduled for the weekend of the last home football game. THE STUDENT SENATE listened contentedly to the new president of PSU on his first visit to the campus. The Student Senate members also had the op- portunity to ask questions about his past and his future hopes for PSU. —photo by David Barton . _ _ Student Senate 188 Administrative It's an exciting event ' she said. Last year, the senators guided campus tours during the morning a buffet luncheon was conducted at noon. An awards presentation took place during halftime of the football game with the senate sponsoring two special awards — one for the parents who had traveled the farthest and one for the parents who had the most children graduate from PSU, Wood added. Other events sponsored throughout the day included ROTC rappeling and a dance that evening for both students and their parents. All the events over the entire weekend were well attended ' said Wood. It's really a fun project to be involved with because it's nice to see so many parents on campus. —by Beth Rygh THE STUDENT SENATE meets weekly on the top floor of the Student Union in the Stardust Ballroom. Such issues as the fee distribution and lab fees were discussed by the senate last year.—photo by David Barton THE STUDENT SENATE had a special guest at their meeting last fall. Dr. Donald Wilson, newly-elected president of PSU, came to the meeting during his one-week visit in November before taking office in January, —photo by Steven Hausler Student Senate Administrative 189 Responsibilities cover vast areas Working as the nucleus of PSU, the Physical Plant is involved with more aspects of campus life than one would expect. According to Larry E. Nokes, director of the Physical Plant, ap- proximately 122 people are employed, which accounts for almost half of the qualified employees on campus. The plant includes 14 different departments, and now supervises the mail room. OCCASIONALLY, PHYSICAL plant employees take a break from their work routine Terry Krause, boiler room technician, and Steve Hawn, custodial supervisor, find time for conversation in front of th building, —photo by Steven Hausler 190 Physical Plant Detailing the specific criteria of the plant, Nokes said, The mission of the Physical Plant of PSU is to support and contribute to the educational process by maintaining an environment (campus buildings and grounds) in which teaching, research, and service to the community can be achieved effectively and ef- ficiently ' In an effort to carry out this mission, the plant provides programs in buildings maintenance and operations, custodial services, utilities distribution, grounds and landscaping, central stores, car pool, trash removal, and other general services.In other words, the Physical Plant has the responsibility for the visual impact, or first impression of the campus. The image presented by buildings and grounds can, and often does, nave an direct in- Administrative fluence of the success of the University. The environment can have a profound effect on the attitudes expressed by the faculty, staff, students, alumni, legislators, prospective donors, parents of students, and the general public ' Nokes added. For the maximum in efficiency, the plant is divided into 14 different depart- ments. Although the departments are complementary to each other, they have responsibilities for specific maintenance areas. The basis of the plant is the ad- ministration. It supplies immediate supervision, correspondence on and off campus, and a general supplier of all the plant's materials. Storeroom and receiving compose the next department. They control inventory, warehousing, supply orders, and the receiving of parcel post and freight. The carpentry and masonry depart-t ments do such jobs as lock and key repair roof repairs, glass replacement, upholstery repairs and general masonry, repairs, replacements and installations. Plumbing and electrical make up the next two departments. Plumbing supervises all water work done on campus, and electrical does all general repair of electrical maintenance systems. Maintenance of all campus cars is done by the maintenance and operation of PUTTING A LINE for a computer terminal in the Vocational Technical Institute staff office is John Gaddy, an electrician for the PSU Physical Plant.— photo by Steven Hausler vehicles and power equipment. The department also takes care of mowing of grass over campus and recreation areas with large mowers. As the director of the Physical Plant, Nokes must oversee these and the rest of the departments: grounds, refrigeration, air conditioning, and heating, the boiler room, general services, custodial services, housing maintenance, and housing custodial. It is my job to supervise the Physical Plant, whether it range from installation of locks and issuance of keys, preparation and care of athletic and intramural field, to the movement of furnishings and equipment. My job is very diversified, due to the large amount of departments. Technically, my job is to make sure that 38 campus buildings and 232.8 acres of campus are well taken care of. It is a lot more than just custodial work, Nokes said, —by Linda Reinecker KEEPING THE MANY buildings on campus clean is the job of Physical Plant employee Roscoe Rider as he prepares to mop one of the hallways in the east wing of Hartman Hall —photo by Steven Hausler Physical Plant Administrative 191 Student affairs is heart of student life c tudent Affairs provides the non- academic services which enhance the student's chance of academic success Wilma Minton, University director of Student Affairs, said. The Division of Student Affairs includes the offices of Admissions, Financial Aids, Career Planning and Placement, Counseling Center, Housing, Student Union, Student Health Center, Bookstore, Student Union Programming and Testing Services. Student Affairs also works with the Creek organizations, minority and non- traditional students, and handicapped students programs The staff plans activities and services to create and maintain an environment that will substantially influence student growth and development in the areas of academic productivity, cultural and aesthetic creativity and economic vitality, Minton said. Student Affairs meets the changing needs of several sub-populations of the student body through its various offices which offer programs for non-traditional students, adult learners, special help with short term or intensive non-credit courses for minority students, handicapped STUDENTS AT PITTSBURG Stale University often walk near the University Lake, The scenery is beautiful around the lake, as five students are rimlighted by the fall sunshine.—photo by David Barton students, individuals needing study skills and individuals who have specific learning problems. Some of the new programs and policies instigated by the Office of Student Affairs included the single parent support group, and a leadership workshop in the fall for presidents of campus organizations. As the new residence hall programming director. Dr. P. Scott Corbett developed several programs and policies for the dorms. Through the cooperation of Student Affairs and the 5tudent Senate, a student legal aid service was established. Full- time students pay SI per semester through the activity fee for this service. Advisory committees are used in most areas of Student Affairs to assist in THE FINISHING TOUCHES are added to the billboard by two PSU students prior to the Homecoming festivities. Ginger Harris, Leavenworth senior, and Susan Zahm, Hallowell senior, work on their announcements for the event, —photo by David Barton 192 Student Affairs Administrative determining program needs. Some consist of students and staff; others consist of students, faculty, and student affairs personnel. At other times, Student Affairs has solicited student advice through an ad hoc committee process, as was done during the revision of the stadium beer policy during the Fall 1981 semester. Student Affairs provides services that inform such as pre-admission in- formation, orientation programs, educational and occupational information and interpretation and presentation of University policies. We also maintain discipline and scholarship records, conduct educational and vocational testing, and evaluate activity programs, said Minton. Student Affairs conducts the services that facilitate counseling and special programs, remedial and special education assistance, financial aid counseling, career planning and placement services. We try to develop activities that will involve all the students with special student activities, campus student government, and Universty-wide ac- tivities such as Homecoming, Minton said. Student Affairs also informs students about services, policies and rights through a variety of publications, which include the Student Union Calender-Handbook, PSU Policies and Regulations, housing office and food service brochures, financial aid and scholarship publications and various orientation materials.—by CeCe Todd TWO EVANCEUSTS came to the PSU campus last fall and raised some tempers. Bill Hunt, Louisburg sophomore, got tired of listening and did some preaching of his own. Hunt informed the evangelists that many good things happen at PSU.—photo by Steven Hausler Student Affairs Administrative 193 Loan problems avoidable nling out form after form, hurrying to meet the proposed student aid application deadline, and wading through the necessary red tape of collecting grants and loans are all a part of receiving financial aid at Pittsburg State University. The frustration does not end after these preliminary actions are completed. Once a student has taken care of all the paper work, he then must face the battle of the long lines at the financial aids office — only to find when he finally reaches the door, that his grant or loan is not in. This waiting has become a common problem for students desperately seeking funds for their college education. As each semester begins, more and more students panic at finding that their grant has not come in or their loan has been denied. Or they find they are no longer eligible for work study and must give up thneir on-campus jobs. If appli take a fevV many of for financial aid would precautions, problems could be avoided. The single, most pressing problem for students is that they do not apply early Grants-toans Administration enough for their financial aid ' said G.E. Bloomcamp, director of student financial aid. There are several forms a student can turn in to the financial aid office to determine his eligibility for aid. The FFS, the American College Testing Program's Family Financial Statement, is one most commonly used by PSU, said Bloom- camp. It is important to read directions on all forms correctly and submit them as soon after the first of the year as possible ' Bloomcamp said. Reading and followin -dTTstructions closely is important to avoid mistakes on the applications, that may result in having to resubmit them later. Any questions concerning the dif- ferent forms and means of financial aid should be directed back to us at the financial aid office. Most students just ask their friends what they should do. Each person's situation is unique and must be handled differently. Students should come to us for help, not their friends 'said Bloomcamp. Most students who receive aid usually apply for the National Direct Student Loan, the Guaranteed Student Loan or for a grant. The type of aid the student can receive is decided by assessing the financial information on the applicant's forms. A student's worth is based on his need. The expected family contribution, added to the student's income is subtracted from the Single Kansas Resident Budget to result in the amount available in a CSL. The other types of aid available to the student are evaluated through the FFS statement, Bloomcamp said. Work study on campus can also prove to cause more problems than aid to PSU students. If the student is eligible for earning work study, they are given a set amount of money that they can earn. Then the task of finding a job is left up to the student. If a student uses up the allotted amount of work study he has been designated, a new dilemma arises. When this happens, the only answer may be in repaying part or all of a loan. If this happens, and someone finds that he has no funds left in his budget, then that person should come to us. We will either readjust a budget or readjust his aid. Whatever the case or problem may be, students should not be afraid to come to us for assistance, Bloomcamp said — by Ramona Vassar TZ Grants—Loans Administration Center aids in stress control O ur unofficial motto is that we work with people on anything that is important to them, whether it be something personal, scholastic, or just trying to adjust to living away from home for the first time ' Dr. Edward Galloway, testing center coordinator for the Counseling Center, said. The center, which is open to students from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays, offers many services including career planning tests; courses in the study skills of reading, notetaking, and time management; guidance for foreign students; individual counseling; and the biofeedback lab where students can learn to deal with stress. Students come here with problems ranging from trouble with roommates to problems with studying, Dr. Galloway said.______________________________ A RECORD IS KEPT on all students who use the counseling center. Dr. Edward Calloway, testing center coordinator, replaces a file after meeting with a student— photo by Steven Hausler The Counseling Center was established in 1945, and has been a continuous operation. A wide range of problems have been resolved in counseling centers over the years, according to Dr. Calloway. The problems that we have dealt with have come in cycles, Dr. Galloway said. In 1945, most university campuses had a Dean of Men and a Dean of Women who dealt mostly with getting people out of jail, problems in the dorm, and veterans returning from the war. Before there were laws about abor- tion, we had many come in who needed help in making a decision about un- wanted pregnancy. In later years, people came in who needed drug analysis, Dr. Calloway said. For students who are uncertain of their major, the center gives career choice tests. We help the students take in con- sideration whether they would want to live on the road, what style of living and income level their accustomed to or would like to have, and what status in the community they would want. By the time the student reaches age 18, he hasn't thought of a basis for judging his values. But by considering all these factors, he has an easier time choosing a field to study, Dr. Calloway said. The Counseling Center also offers study skills suggestions. Students devote much of their time to things that are not priorities. We try to help them learn to organize their schedules to effectively balance study time with recreational activities, Dr. Galloway said. International students come to the Counseling Center for guidance from Dr. Carmela San Diego, Minority, Non- Traditional, International Students Counselor. Dr. San Diego helps the foreign students with practical things — from help with the language to something as simple as how to buy shoes. The Counseling Center tries to help the international students get along in new surroundings, and a new world, Dr. Calloway said. We are always willing to help any student with any problem he might have. In the 20 years that I have been here, we have never sent anyone away, Dr. Calloway said. —by CeCe Todd THE COUNSELING CENTER operates in con- junction with the testing center. Two testing rooms are used to give a variety of tests from the A.C.T. to entrance exams. Mike Bolander, Parsons Sr., takes an examination in one of the testing rooms — photo by Steven Hausler THE COUNSELING CENTER offers help with a wide range of problems that students face while on campus. Dr. Calvin Merrifield, dept, of psychology and counseling, is a counselor in the center located in room 134 Russ hall.—photo by Steven Hausler Counseling centers Administration 197 Sports provide for Up-n °wn season ineteen hundred and eighty-four was a massive success in some areas, so-so in some, and a disaster in others for the sports world on the Pittsburg State University campus. Coach Barb Grill led her young Gussies onto the basketball floor in November, and after dropping their first game, they went on to win 12 of their next 13 games before their overall lack of court ex- perience caught up with them. The Gussies lost six of their next eight games. But PSU defeated Emporia State to gain a berth in the District 10 playoffs, then beat Marymount in the first round of the playoffs before losing to No. 1 seeded St. Mary's of the Plains at Dodge City. Janet Clasen, Maize senior, scored 17 points in St. Mary's game to become the top scorer in Pitt State history with 734 points in four years. The football squad fell to 6-4 last year, dangerously close to .500. That was something Gorilla fans are not used to, and a 61-14 loss at Missouri Western was something no one was used to — and no one wants to repeat. The Gorilla basketball squad was a major disappointment, and the reality of that, combined with the resignation of head coach John Hickman opened a lot of eyes as to the financial limitations facing the University's athletic department. The volleyball team experienced its usual success, taking third in the district. But the resignation of head coach Dr. Joan Warrington was disappointing because the conflicts were based on distribution of administrative duties. It basically had nothing to do with the volleyball team or its performance. The major issue in Pitt State athletics the next few years will be finance, and that made itself painfully clear last year.—by Allen Edmonds ATHLETICS AT PITT STATE provide tfie fans with excitement and the students with ther thrill of competing at the intercollegiate level, Willie Walsh. Dublin, Ireland junior, and Steve Ortiz. Pittsburg senior, run on the indoor track in Weede gym- nasium Gussies basketball wing guard Jamie Glowers, Manchester, Mo. senior, drives past the lorl Hays defense as Sherry Brooks. Bonner Springs junior, looks on. Gorilla quarterback Steve Seibuhr, Columbus junior, sprints around left end in a contest in Brandenburg stadium, —photos by Steven Hausler Kanza '84 Grantham leads offense Wth the exception of the famed Washington Redskin hogs ' very few offensive linemen ever spend any time in the football limelight. When was the last time a center was ever featured on a call-in talk show? Or better yet, when was the last time a guard or tackle ever sold a pair of pantyhose, or a luxury car on network television? It just doesn't happen. The notion about offensive linemen is that they are lumberjack-built characters with all the appeal, charisma and most of the intelligence of Popeye's age-old rival Bluto. And many times, when it comes to doling out performance awards, offensive linemen are overlooked in favor of the flashier backs and defenders — the guys who make the obvious plays. That is why it was so special when an offensive lineman such as Chris Gran- tham, Grandview, Mo., junior, received All-District 10 honors for the second time in a row last season. I was real happy about it, I was the only one on the offense to get it — so I was pretty proud of that. It's kind of nice to get your name in the paper once in a while, Grantham said. We feel that if a back scores a touch- down, it's just like a center or a guard throwing a good block — there's no difference. Except for the fact that touchdowns go down in the statistic books, while good blocks are rarely noted on paper. For the most part, Grantham was happy about his unit's performance during the 1983 season. There was only one game — and that was the Kearney game — where we got completely dominated. But the Northwest Missouri game and a ALL DISTRICT GUARD Chris Grantham. Grand- view, Mo., Jr., took a breather and adjusted his protective geer while on the side lines. Grantham and two other PSU players Howard Walker and Sam Pittman, were on the all—district 10 list.—photo by }o Black couple games in between there, we all felt like we did a good job, he said. The Gorillas lost to Kearney State 27-13, in a game that started a skid in which PSU had to win its final game against Emporia State just to end up with a winning season. We had our ups and downs. Last year we didn't have a lot of team unity or anything, it was kind of like 'oh well we got another game, let's go play it but this year it's going to be different — I think it's because it's our last year and alI ' The offensive unit will be senior- dominated this season, and the only loss will be that of split end Greg Cobble, Parsons senior. I'm just glad to have another year, he said. Grantham is working on an electronics engineering major, which dispels another myth about offensive linemen. He figures it will probably take him another year to graduate academically after running out of eligibility on the football field, and he plans to hang up the cleats for good after next season. For one thing, I don't really think I'm big enough to play pro ball; if it happens, it happens, but I've had three good years of ball here, and I'm looking for one more. With the offense remaining intact for the most part, 1984 should prove to be an even more successful season for Gran- tham and Pitt State — barring injuries. I've been pretty lucky so far, I haven't really been hurt yet. If that health record remains, a third All- District award could be entirely possible, if not probable, for Grantham. —byAllen Edmonds OFFENSIVE GUARD Chris Grantham, Grandview, Mo., Jr., was selected to the all—district 10 squad last fall. Grantham, a 6' 2 210 lb. offensive lineman was selected to the all—district 10 nsquad for the second year in a row .—photo by Steven Hausler AlJ District Sports 201 dPAAlii UA1A I A A Football season inconsistent s strange seasons go, the 1983 Pitt sburg State Gorilla football season tended to impress upon followers as possibly the strangest ever witnessed. Alfred Hitchcock would have had fun with this one. Better yet, how about a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde comparison? Anything having to do with the macabre would do. Sprinkle in just enough success to put the viewer off guard, and then — bam — hit them with a dose of gore. If variety was what was called for, then the 6-4 Gorillas delivered the order. Consistency was not in abundance. There were the big wins: 29-25 over the National Association for Intercollegiate Athletics' fourth-ranked Fort Hays State Tigers on the road, and 29-21 over the Central States Intercollegiate States champion Washburn Ichabods for homecoming. And there were the horrendous losses. Kearney State continued its dominance of PSU with a 27-13 bombshell the week after the Gorillas' big win at Hays. Missouri-Rolla rolled into town early in the season and put another notch in its barrel with a win for the second straight season over Pittsburg State. And then there was the worse than horrendous loss. A Jack the Ripper comparison would probably be in order here. The final score was 61-14, Missouri Western, and it was not a good team that was responsible, according to Gorilla head coach Bruce Polen. When Missouri Western comes to town this season, watch out. The journey began on a balmy Saturday night in Russellville, Ark., in early Sep- tember. PSU won the game, 17-14, but it wasn't like the Arkansas Tech Wonder Boys weren't given their chance. The Gorillas rallied for all of their 17 points in the second quarter behind the passing of new quarterback Steve Siebuhr, Columbus junior, and the running of Rodney Lewallen, Wichita junior. But the Wonder Boys were able to mount a comeback effort with a pair of fourth quarter touchdowns. The game turned into a real jeopardy situation for the Gorillas when ATU got the ball back late in the fourth quarter, and behind the passing of quarterback Kevin Adams moved the ball down to the Pitt State 36. With 12 seconds to play, Adams fired deep in the end zone for split end John Calvin. The pass was broken up by Joe Smith, Pittsburg senior, but the official charged Smith with pass interference on the play, and Tech had another chance from the 21. ATU placekicker Brett Haley came on to try for the potential tying field goal, but, to the dismay of 3,500 screaming Tech fans, the kick veered just to the left — shifting the celebration to the PSU side of the field. The fact that the Gorillas won the game was about the only thing they had to cheer about on the way home though, as tailback Rod Lewallen, Wichita junior, who had rushed for 71 yards in the contest, went down with a knee injury. 202 Football Sports Lewallen was operated on the following week, and was lost to Pitt State for the season. In the home opener the following week. Gorilla quarterback Steve Siebuhr, Columbus junior, led Pitt State to 522 yards of total offense, passed for two touchdowns, and ran for another as PSU pounded the Northwest Missouri State Bearcats 28-7. FRONT ROW' Coach Bruce Polen. Joe Smith, Steve Die key, Corey Cobble, John Stringer, S.un Pittman. Howard Walker. Mark McGivem. Chri Cram ham, Paris long. Ivan Vcselic. Coach Ron Freenicin.SECOND ROW: Coach Bill Samuels Cheryl Worthington, Leon Miller. John Ryan. Norman Johnson. Greg Limn. Terry Myers, 1 D. Davis, |ohn Mangan, Bill Osborne. George Lawson, Willie Crowley, Coach Melvin Foss THIRD ROW Coach Greg Lang. Rodney Luwallen Kris Kehl. Tom Beebe. Keith King. Mark Dean, Willie Brown. Larry Audley, lason Mueller, Mas Dorsey, Bob Mc- Neills, Coach Mike Buckler FOURTH ROW Coact Frank Creijyino, Coach Mike Mayerski. Jeft Hess. Vince lobnson. Bill Mounkes, Kevin Kapler. Jeff Kirby, Curt Kornhaus. Duke Ogen. Mike McCoy, Kevin Lalorge, Leonard Mamie, Coach Marvin low. FIFTH ROW: Jamie Schreiber, leif Dema, Brian Car bee, Steve Sicbor, John Karr. Pat Could. Mason Swisher, Ceroid Beisley. David Lidal, Dan Ritev, Mike Smith, Coach Kevin Balwin SIXTH ROW: Coach Bill Hueffner, trie Roepke, Rob Kaelm. Greg Whitely, Jeff Monelev Dave Harlin, Pete Carpino, Dan Kirk, Chris Shreckler Tom Thomas. Gerry fall man. Bill Wolford, Dave Hammonds, Brad Snow.SfVf vrH ROW; Jeff Colvin, Cody Sloneking, Seth Brown, Bruce Stancell, Todd Myers, Jeff Kuhns, John Kimp, Rich Bishop. Sylvester Holland. Lee Marcum, Phil Davis BACK ROW: At Ortalom, Julie Bruns. Jim Ireland, Dave Young, Gary Turner. Dennis Kohler, Todd Volker Mart Conklin, Todd Taylor. Sieve David, Tony Decker. Phil Carr. But the final margin of victory was only a shadow of what it could have been, had the Gorillas not been stopped by 155 yards in penalties. Pittsburg tailback Willie Brown, Beggs, Okla., junior, rushed for 115 yards in his first start in relief of Lewallen. The of- fensive line did a super job. They blew off the line every play and made the holes for me and the other backs. They deserve all the credit ' he said. The line consisted of center John Stringer, Topeka junior; guards Chris Grantham, Grandview, Mo., junior, and Tom Beebe, Bonner Springs sophomore; tackles Dave Harlin, Independence fresh- man, Jeff Kuhns, Joplin, Mo,, freshman, and Norman Johnson, McPherson senior; and tight end Dennis Kohler, Raytown, Mo., junior. After a disastrous 28-14 loss to the Missouri-Rolla Miners left.the Gorillas at 2-1 overall, there still didn't seem to be much to worry about. After all, Pitt State had an off week the following week before meeting the red-hot Missouri Southern Lions at Brandenburg. A loss to a non-conference team seemed, at that point, the best thing that could happen to the Gorillas. It would just make them hungrier when the hated Lions cane to town. And hungry they were. After a pre- game party at the College Lake got the largest crowd in years well-psyched for the clash, the two teams went at it. The Gorillas won the battle at the line of scrimmage; in fact, they won just about everything but the ballgame, as star running back Harold Noirfalise rushed for 241 yards. The bulk of that figure came on runs of 89, 45, and 32 yards. You take away those three runs, and we shut them out, said Gorilla head coach Bruce Polen. Apart from his three long gainers, the league's premier rusher picked up just 88 yards against Pitt State. Still, the game came down to one play. Willie Brown dived over the pile from the one-yard line for what looked to be the tying score late in the game with the Gorillas trailing 21-13. But the officials said he hadn't crossed the plane, and for continued on page 204 THE PITT STATE DEFENSE overpowered Washburn's dominant running back Ditto Delisa, The PSU defense gave John Mangan, (98) Coft'eyville Sr.f and Larry Audley, (67) lola Jr,, a shot at a loose ball after Howard Walker, (34) Grandview, Mo. $r., striped the ball from the leagues leading rusher.—photo by Steven Hausier continued from page 203 all intents and purposes the game was over. The 21-13 loss put Pitt State at 2-2 overall, but the squad got it all together in time for the homecoming showdown with Washburn. The Gorillas completely dominated Washburn, but an extremely intense performance was turned in by Pitt State defensive end Sam Pittman, Grove, Okla. junior. Pittman registered five sacks on the day, and helped to shackle one of the conference's top rushers in Dino DeLisa, as the Gorillas took a 29-21 win. The next week, the Gorillas really started to look awesome in a 29-25 upset win over fourth-ranked Fort Hays State in Hays. The explosive Tiger offense never really did going until the fourth quarter, and then the comeback bid was thwarted when Howard Walker, Grandview, Mo., senior, picked off a the potential winning Tiger touchdown pass with less than a minute to play. The Gorillas made it into the NAIA elite The offensive line did a super job. with a ranking of 20th in the nation the next week, but they had to struggle to come up with a 34-20 win over Wayne State the following week at home. But when Kearney State rolled into town, chaos broke loose. Things went downhill fast, and the squad never completely recovered. The Antelopes manhandled Pittsburg 27-13 behind the rushing of tailback Roger Suelter, and a killer pass rush. It got worse. Missouri Western clob- bered the Gorillas 61-14 in St. Joseph, Mo., on a day when absolutely nothing went right for Pitt State. Gorilla luck was so bad that it could easily be termed PITT STATE TAILBACK Willie Brown, Beggs, Ok. Jr., runs through the grasp of a Kearney State defender last fall in Brandenburg Stadium. Brown was the teams leading rusher for the season, producing 739 rushing yards for the Gorillas — photo by Steven Hausler 204 Football Sports ridiculous. Polen said after the game that he was just glad that there was one more game — that the season wouldn't have to end on such a sour note. And it didn't, as Pittsburg looked like days of old in a 37-14 thrashing of Em- poria State. It was a so-so year, but in a way maybe that was good. It's not good for the seniors that had their final chance in the red and gold — but for the juniors, sophomores and fresh- men, last year provided some motives. Most of the offense will be intact for the 1984 season. Those players will find it hard to forget the touchdown that wasn't against Southern, the Kearney State game that virtually knocked them out of playoff contention, or the terrible embarrassment at Missouri Western. If there was ever a season for learning, 1983 was it. —by Allen Edmonds PSU SPLIT END Greg Cobble, (17) Parsons Sr., grabbed a pass and was Instantly met by a Kearney State defender. Cobble led the team in receptions in 'S3 with 46 for a total of 646 yards.—photo by Steven Hausier HANDS-ON-HlPSr the PSU coaching staff manned the side lines during a home game in Brandenburg Stadium last fall—photo by Steven Hausier tuoioaii _ _ Sports 205 Two go all American Team honors were few and far between for the 1983 Gorilla football squad. Even though Pittsburg State sported a winning record, 6-4 just does not cut it as far as history and tradition dictates. But two members of the Pitt State defense received perhaps the greatest honor an individual can receive, which helped to ease the pain of a not so suc- cessful season. Sam Pittman, Grove, Okla., senior, and Howard Walker, Grandview, Mo., senior, were named to the National Association for Intercollegiate Athletics' Division I All- America football team. Pittman earned the first-team defensive end position, while Walker was chosen honorable mention cornerback. The two Gorilla defenders accounted for more than 400 tackles in their collegiate careers at Pittsburg State, with Pittman averaging 70 a season over his four years despite limited playing time as a freshman and being hampered by a knee injury as a freshman. The Central States Intercollegiate Conference placed 18 players on the 1983 All-America first and second teams, and another 14 on the honorable mention list. Pittman set a PSU record with 27 quarterback sacks in 1982 while making 95 tackles on the NAIA's top Division I rushing defense and runner-up total defense. He still managed 19 sacks in this year's play despite his injury and having offenses targeted against him. Pittman was named freshman of the year as well as defensive player of the game in the Gorillas' 1980 post-season Moila Shrine Bowl contest. Opposing teams learned to direct their plays away from him by his senior year, so Pittman's specialty changed to quar- terback sacks. Pittman credits PSU head coach Bruce Polen with his success. His defense made me because it is built around the defensive end, he said. Polen explained, We gambled a lot more on defense, and that left Sam with more responsibility. Walker is called one of the best players I've ever seen at the bump-and- run technique on pass defense, by Polen. He went from free safety one year continued on page 208 ALL AMERICAN CORNERBACK Howard Walker, (34) Grandview, Mo. Senior, was a key factor in the Gorilla defense for the '83 season. Walker kept a tight hold on a Kearney State running back and added one more credit to his defensive statistics.— photo by Steven Hausler PITT STATE CORNER BACK Howard Walker, (34) Grandview, Mo. Sr., picked off a pass against Wayne State, Walker intercepted the ball 10 times on the season.—photo by David Barton 206 All American Sports pnsmrt continued from 206 to cornerback the next and made All- America despite playing against the opponent's best receiver every game. He was moved to the cornerback spot at the beginning of the 1983 season to compensate for the loss of Frankie McLaurin and John Pringle to graduation. Polen was confident of Walker's abilities prior to the start of the season. We're looking for Walker to be one of the top cornerbacks in the conference this year. But the play that Walker will be most remembered for was his game-saving interception that preserved the Gorillas' 29-25 upset win over the fourth-ranked Tigers at Fort Hays State. Walker had already picked off one Robert Long pass in the contest, but no play in his career was bigger than the one he made with 58 seconds left in the fourth quarter. The Tigers had moved 50 yards in less than a minute and had the ball on the Pittsburg State 30 — and trailed by just four points. Anytime a team throws the ball 65 times, you know the secondary is going to be tired, but these guys made the big plays when they were needed, Polen said. Walker leaped high in the end zone, and picked off the potential touchdown pass — allowing the Gorilla offense to grind out the remaining minute on the ground. Pittman's biggest game came in Pitt- All American 08 Sports sburg State's 29-21 homecoming victory over the eventual conference champion Washburn Ichabods. The six-foot, 200- pound defensive end sacked Washburn quarterbacks five times for a total loss of 42 yards. In addition, he was involved in 14 tackles, and blocked two passes. Sam had an excellent ballgame, said Polen. That was probably his best game as a Gorilla; he played with reckless aban- don. Pittman cited one main reason for his big day. They weren't picking up the weak-side defensive end. Instead, they were picking up the linebackers and missing the defensive stunts, which gave me a clear shot into the quarterback, untouched most of the time, he said. I just went out there and played super hard like everyone else on the defense did — it wasn't just me, the whole team played super. The Ichabods, leading 6-0 early in the first quarter, ran into a brick wall after posting a semi-drive to midfield. Pittman and company sacked Ichabod starting quarterback Jeff Leiker for an eight-yard loss on first down. Then Pittman registered one of his five solo sacks on the day, a crushing blow that landed Washburn back on its own 21 — with third down and forever. Washburn tailback Dino DeLisa, who was at the time leading the conference in THE DEFENSIVE WAVE led by Sam Pittman, (96) Grove, Ok. Sr., stopped the Kearney State offense short of the goal line. Pittman and Howard Walker, (34) Grandview, Mo., Sr., accounted for over 400 tackles this season.—photo by Steven Hausler THE DEFENSE OF THE GORILLAS faired well in the '83 football season. Sam Pittman, Grove, Ok., Sr., was one of the two P5U defenders selected to the NAIA division 1 all—american squad,—photo by Steven Hausler rushing — but who Pittman and Walker's gang held to just 59 yards in the contest, tried a quick kick. But it went off the side of his foot and traveled a grand total of one yard. Credit the defense with setting up the first TD. Then the defensive line personally terminated the Ichabods next drive with a third-down sack of Leiker, and the Gorillas drove 31 yards in six plays to put Pitt State into the lead for good. Polen put it simply after the the Wash- burn game. He is the best defensive end Pitt State has ever had. Pittman is planning to go into coaching after graduation, and Walker, an ar- chitectural pre-engineering major, is planning to eventually run his own construction company, —by Allen Ed- monds Thinclads rank nationally The Pittsburg State cross country squad, behind head coach David Suenram, also PSU's athletic director, finished 1983 with another national ranking. The young Gorillas, led by Jamie Burnham, Carl Junction freshman, finished 23rd at Kenosha, Wise., behind Burnham's 94th place overall finish. Burnham ran the course in 26 minutes, 25 seconds. Pitt State began the season with a big 16-43 win in a dual meet over Emporia State on Sept. 23. Mike McTernan, Kansas City freshman, ran a 26:48 race to lead Pitt State. It was a good race for us. I was very pleased with McTernan's showing. He went from our fifth runner last week to first this week, said Suenram. PSU runners dominated the meet, with only one Emporia runner finishing in the top seven places. Our runners are very close. This will help us when we get to the big meets, and we have a different leader each week which is good. And it did help. The Gorillas placed second later in the year at the Southwest Missouri State University Invitational in a field of six teams. Willie Walsh, Dublin, Ireland, sophomore took fourth individually in the race, and placing above all the runners from SMSU, which won the team title by nine points. Steve Ortiz, Pittsburg senior, took eighth in the race. Suenram was once again impressed with the performance of his squad. BRANDENBURG STADIUM WAS the starting point for the PSU cross country meet. The rainy weather caused a change in route. Originally planned to be run at ther local golf course, the meet was run on the streets of Pittsburg instead, —photo by David Barton The team is doing its best. 1 expect them to reach their peak right at con- ference and district, Suenram said. But the Gorillas had to get past some tough competition first, as Park College took top honors at PSU's invitational on Oct. 22. The invitational, usually held on the grounds of the Countryside golf course, was moved to the streets of Pittsburg and the race became more like a marathon. The Pittsburg harriers were without the services of their top runner, Walsh, and Monte Hays, Liberal, Mo., freshman, took top honors, finishing seventh overall. Park placed five runners in the top 12 for a total of 41 points, and Central State took second with 44. PSU finished a distant third with 80. But the squad did peak at the right time, as it blew away the competition in the CSIC meet. Pitt State took first with 22 points, and the second place finisher, Kearney State finished with 38. Hays placed second in the meet in 24:21. The big one came the following meet, as the Gorillas defeated Southwestern University for the second time in '83 to take the District 10 title. The Gorillas only took five runners to the meet due to injuries, and all the runners had to score before the team would be able to qualify. The four freshmen and one senior all placed in the top 14 of the meet. The freshmen have done a fine job for us all year, Suenram said. The Gorillas won the meet 22-28, and the win qualified the team for the national meet. With only one senior graduating, and with Walsh healthy, the squad should be even stronger in '84, as experience plays a big part in cross country.—by Allen Edmonds FRONT ROW: Monte Hays, Jamie Burnham, John Yates, Steve Ortiz BACK ROW: Rodney Marrow, Mike McTernan, William Walsh, James Miller. 210 Cross Country Sports LEADING THE PACK of runners down Centennial are Monte Hays, Irwin, Mo., freshman, and Mike McTernan, Kansas City. Mo., freshman. At the end of the second leg of the race, PSU was holding good positions, —photo by David Barton Cross Country Season ends sadly (Z losing with a 27-15 record and an 8-6 conference record, what could be more fitting an ending to a season? It was surely not the sudden resignation of head volleyball coach Joan Warrington on Tuesday Nov. 15th. Warrington giving her reasons for resigning as, I would like to do more in administration, such as being more in- volved in budgeting, with the meetings on campus, and with the meetings that represent the University. At the time, Dave Suenram, PSU athletic director declined to comment when asked about the situation. I am not in a position to say anything about the situation, but I'm sure we (he and Dr. Warrington) can work this matter out. At an informal meeting held on Monday, Nov. 21 between Dr. Warrington and Suenram to discuss Dr. Warrington's position as assistant to the athletic director it was decided that nothing would change. There was no change, the meeting just reaffirmed Dave's position that the structure would not change, he has a structure adequate for him. It functions the way he wants it and it seems to work for him, said Dr. Warrington. It is a unilateral process that he alone controls. I would like to be a part of the decision-making that Dave is in a position to make by himself, said Dr. Warrington. Suenram did not believe that anyone is cut out of the decision-making process, but said, Ultimately, one person must make a decision on certain matters, that person being the athletic director. With the season opener at home in the Gussie Invitational held on Sept. 9 and 10, the PSU volleyball team hosted what for some was the first competition in 1983. The tournament was designed to assure competition against at least five different teams, and allowed for 12-17 games in the two days. The Gussies started out slowly In the opening round of the Invitational, but managed to place first in their bracket and fifth overall with wins over Southwest Baptist University 15-6 and 15-5; School of the Ozarks 15-12 and 15-8; Benedictine College 15-6 and 15-2 and losing to Southeast Missouri State University 10-15 and 15-13. In the pool the Gussies also lost against Drury 6-15, 19-17, and 5-15 and won against School of the Ozarks 15-10, FRONT ROW: Kim Cox Mang, Mary McDaniel, Syusan Mayberry, Sharon Hunt, Susan McDaniel, Shannon Stephens SECOND ROW: Coach Joan Warrington, )ackie Baldwin, Janet Mullins, Leanne Rhoten, Mary Childress, Tracy Ludvicek BACK ROW: Chris Jones, Carol Kaiser, Sherry Brooks, Marilyn Meek, Cindy Hey, Becky Franklin, Janet Clasen, Julie Bruns 212 Volleyball Sports 15-11. In the next week's play the Gussies traveled to Missouri for the Missouri Southern Invitational on Sept, 16-17, Splitting with Drury College 15-9, 6-15; losing to Northwest Missouri State 10-15, 12- 15; winning against Southwest Baptist 15-8, 15-3; and losing against Tulsa State College 12-15, 15-13, and 10-15 the Gussies improved their record to 5-4 and 13- 9 games won. On Sept. 20 the Gussies walked away with two impressive wins. Taking on Baker the Gussies lost the first set 10-15, then came back to overwhelm their opponent 15-8 and 15-13. Also winning against Evangel 15-10 and 15-8 the Gussies were preparing to head for Kearney, Nebraska. At Kearney the Gussies went in and waltzed out with three wins. The first came against Washburn with the Gussies winning 15-10, 15-3, 15-7; the second game saw Wayne State College fall to Pitt State 15-6, 15-8, 15-3; the last game saw host Kearney State fall to the hands of Pitt State after five matches 9-15,17-19,17-15, 15-10, and 15-5. After these matches the Gussies record was 10-4 and 3-0 in the conference. Traveling to Baldwin City to take on host Baker College and William Jewell College, the Gussies again saw the winning side of the net. Baker proved to be little problem for Pitt with the Gussies winning 15-2 and 15-7. Against William Jewell the score looked like a carbon copy at 15-10 and 15-10 Pitt State. On the Road Again seemed to be the Gussies theme song as they once again took to the road. On Oct. 7 and 8, the destination was Fort Hays. After a long journey the Gussies went up against host Fort Hays State College. Winning the first two sets 15-11, 15-4 the Gussies broke their concentration and lost 12-15. Losing the third set to Fort Hays the Gussies took command and went on to win the last set 15-5. The next day the Gussies awoke early, this time not early enough as Missouri Western won the game after three straight match wins 15-10, 15-3, and 15-3, continued on page 214 THE CUSS IBS FRONTLINE spikes the ball over two Emporia State defenders at a contest in Weede Gymnasium. The Gussies posted a 27-15 record on the year — photo by Steven Hausler GOING UP FOR the sptke is Sherry Brooks, Bonner Springs junior, in a contest at Weede Gymnasium. The Gussies posted on a 27-15 record for the season. —photo bt Steven Hausler Volleyball Sports 213 continued from page 213 Regaining their composure after the lose to Western the Gussies stormed passed Washburn State College 15-8, 15-9, and 15-5 improving their record to 5-2 in the conference and 16-6 record with 42-19 games total. Missouri Southern State College, arch rivals of the Gussies proved their might once again on their home court Sept. 28. Action was tight between PSU and Southern, with Southern and PSU splitting the first four games. In the first match Southern easily took the game with a 15-3 victory over PSU. The second match of the night the Gussies put up a fight only to lose to Southern 15-12. The next two matches saw the Gussies coming back, proving they are a force to reckoned with in the conference. The Gussies won the matches 15-10, 15-8. the last and decisive game of the night went in THE GUSSIES, in their final match against Kearney State, up a hard fight to pull through after five matches with the help of Sherry Brooks, Bonner Springs sophomore, —photo by David Barton THE GUSSIES STARTED the season with an im- portant win against Southwest Baptist University They won 15-6 and 15-5.—photo by David Barton. 214 Volleyball Sports favor of Southern 15-9. In a game on Saturday after the Southern game on Wednesday Pitt downed Labbette 15-7,15-5, and Avila 15- 2, and 15-11. In a match in Oklahoma City Ok. the Gussies won both games one against Tulsa 4-15, 15-7, 15-5 and won 15-6, 15-2 over Oklahoma. In the Missouri Western invitational the Gussies won against School of the Ozarks 15-10, 16-14; split against Evangel 3-15, 15-2; won against Avila 15-10, 15-11; lost to Missouri Western 4-15, 6-15; and lost in tournament action 8-15, 10-15 to Central Missouri State. Falling to another Missouri team, the Gussies lost to Southern again 2-15, 7-15, 6-15 on the 18th of Oct. In Saturdays action in the Central States Intercollegiate Conference tournament at Emporia the Gussies put together a gutsy performance to win over Wayne State University and Emporia State University. Playing on a tourn stomach muscle, Janet Clasen, Maize senior watched as Fort Hays went away with the win 15-8, 8- 15, 13-15, 5-15. As if Pitts problems were not enough, Cindy Hey, McCune senior and Pitt State's All-American candidate, sprained an ankle during the third set of that game after a spike and was unable to return to tournament play. Moving on to play Wayne State, the Gussies fared well winning the game IQ- 15, 15-7, 15-9, 15-17, 15-6. Winning by a small margin once again in a five match playoff the Gussies won against Emporia State College 15-12, 17-15, 8-15, 14-16, and 15-12. Between the 24 and 29 of October the Gussies saw their record go to 23-13 and 8-6 for the conference with 67-44 games played. Ending the 1983 volleyball season with a 23-15 record, fourth place in the CSIC, and third in the District 10 playoffs were the Gussies final victories. The end of their senior year saw Hey, who missed All-American honors by one vote, Clasen, Carol Kaiser, Kansas City senior, Mary McDaniel, Maize senior, and Leann Rhoten, Louisburg senior, a going out record they could be proud of. Also individually. Hey made the All District 10 list as well as the CSIS All- Conference second team. Classen also made the CSIS All-Conference second team. Sharon Hunt, Louisburg junior made the CSIC All-Conference Honorable Mention List.— by Mike Toney THE GU55IE5 WERE inspired by the outstanding shooting and blocking ability of Marilyn Meek, Louisburg junior, who leaps for another blocked shot, —photo by David Barton Volleyball Sports 215 Season... out like a lamb The 1983-84 Pittsburg State University men's basketball season came in like a lion — with players, coaches, and public relations officials all telling tales of the successes that would be inevitable during the coming season. But it went out like a lamb — a dead one. It was a costly season, this failure of 1984. Head coach John Hickman an- nounced his resignation one day after an 85-59 season-ending loss to Missouri Southern that dropped PSU to 9-17 on the season. The record was better than the 7-23 mark of the year before, but a two-victory improvement over the horrendous season of 1982-83 was not exactly the kind of improvement folks were expecting at the outset. Enthusiasm ran high during the spring of 1983 when it was announced that PSU had a recruited standout transfer in Tony McCoy, from Chicago's Malcolm X Junior College. McCoy led the nation in scoring his final year in Chicago, averaging over 30 points per game. And he did excite the fans that came to Weede Gymnasium with his fancy dribbling and breakaway slams, but it wasn't enough to put the Gorillas on the winning track. Also on the highly-regarded recruit list was Troy Hill, a senior center from Pittsburg, who had spent his early career at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa. Big-name school, probably a real producer, right? At times, yes, but the squad's record still rears its ugly head in answer to that question. The season did answer a lot of questions as to why Pitt State is still behind many schools in the Central States In- tercollegiate Conference as far as recruiting is concerned. When things start going rough, these things begin to come out in the open. For one thing, according to Hickman, the school is unable to match com- parably-sized schools in the area of athletic scholarships, and the Gorillas have lost several key athletes because of that failure. Derek Thomas and Tommy Saunders are just two of the players who would have been seniors on the PSU squad, had they not been offered more lucrative deals at other schools. FRONT ROW: Ben Matthews, Kyle Folkerts, Tony McCoy, Jay Parker, Doug Story, Rudy King BACK ROW: Coach Tim Hicks, Tom Payne, Blake Kinsey, Troy Hill, Gene Grounds, Stuart Frizzell, Dominic Bertoncino, Coach John Hickman 216 Men's Basketball Sports The lack of a full-time assistant coach is another problem Hickman faced during his tenure. ''Every other team in the league has one ' said Hickman. Pittsburg State had a part-time assistant in Tim Hicks, and a graduate assistant in Randy Dawson, And thirdly, the Gorillas have had to share the gym during practice time with the PSU track squad, which makes it impossible to concentrate. I know Wash- burn and Fort Hays don't have to put up with that, Hickman said. Nevertheless, PSU fans did invest quite a bit in the squad in 1983-84. The Pitt State sixth man hats were a big hit in the preseason, and the season ticket drive went over well. And the student section was filled to an extent not equalled in recent years for almost all home games. And in the early going, after a shaky start and three straight losses at a tour- nament in Springfield, Mo., in November, it looked like all those promises just might come true. The Gorillas blasted a reputedly strong Kansas Newman team at home, then exploded for an even bigger win over Ottawa. The climax came at a regionally- televised game against Missouri Southern at home before what had to be a record crowd for recent years. December 7, 1983 was a night to remember for Pittsburg State fans, as the Gorillas defeated the Lions, the No. 1 team in District 16, 75-69. McCoy provided the thrills at the end. After PSU finally got things under control with a four-point lead with only four seconds remaining, McCoy stole the ball from Southern's star guard Carl Tyler, flew downcourt, and slammed it home — pounding the final nail in what proved to be the biggest win of the season. It also turned out to be one of the precious few high points of the year. From there, the Gorillas went on a southern swing over the Christmas break in which they one just one game out of four, against opponents such as Xavier University and Southern Mississippi. The PSU Coal Miners' Classic kicked off the new year, and Pitt State won one of its two games, losing to Nebraska Wesleyan. The all-important conference season was next, and good old Wayne State continued on page 218 THE GORILLAS, striving for a victory, get help from Kyle Folkerts, Pittsburg senior, who pulled many plays trying to upset Kearney State. Folkerts hit this reverse lay-up, but it wasn't enough as Kearney State defeated the Gorillas 86-74 in Pittsburg.—photo by David Barton Men's Basketball Sports 217 continued from page 217 accounted for exactly half of Pitt State's wins. The conference season really told the story for the Gorillas in 1984. Pitt State ended up with only four wins on the year in the CSIC — three after Christmas, and two over Wayne. That leaves just one other game in the win column, and that came at home over Emporia State. Not exactly a major upset, but it was one of the few times that PSU really did what was expected of it. Through it all, the fans remained loyal. Since a large amount of PSU's athletic income comes from gate receipts, it was probably a good thing that many of the home games were played early in the season when there was stilt hope. Because near the end, it really began to look dismal. It didn't help that the No. 1 team in the nation, Fort Hays State, plays in the CSIC, or that Kearney State just happens to shoot pretty close to 100 percent from the field everytime they play the Gorillas — but it all left fans wondering what could possibly turn things around. Recruiting went well, or so they were PREPARING FOR A BASELINE jumps hot, Tom Payne, Overland Park junior, concentrates on the bsket through the William Jewel defender.—photo by Steven Hausier told. They attended the games, and gave the team their support. Still, things went wrong. As a result, when the Gorillas met Kearney for the next to last home game on Feb. 3, the stands were virtually empty. And PSU lost, 86-74. The last home game, the following night, was a different story. Pitt State players had been pelted with bananas by the Fort Hays crowd two weeks earlier, and that fact was well publicized during the week prior to the Feb. 4 meeting in Pittsburg. When the No. 1 Tigers rolled into town, there was as large a crowd on hand at Weede Gymnasium as there had been in recent history. And all were armed with hot dogs and lemons. Hot dogs were thrown because of the squad's reputation for fancy play, and lemons because most of the team hails from Detroit — the world's biggest automaker. When the Tiger players were in- troduced, a group held up a series of cards reading Who Cares? and the barrage from the stands began. The Gorillas started with a barrage of their own, and McCoy's steal and ensuing slam midway through the first half gave Pittsburg a 12-10 lead. But then, it all died. It had happened so many times before. PSU turned the ball over more than it scored, and by the early minutes of the second half the squad was under the spell of the opponent. The fans left.— By Allen Edmonds LEADING THE GORILLAS scoring for the season was Tony McCoy, Pittsburg senior, with 471 total points. McCoy, although having an outstanding season, couldn't pull the game out of his hat as Kearney State slipped past the Gorillas 86-74 —photo by David Barton PITTSBURG STATE'S post man Gene Grounds, Lamar, Mo., junior, attempts to posess a loose ball as the Gorillas inside game dominated Emporia State. Pitt State closed out the season with only four conference wins.—photo by Steven Hausier 218 Men's Basketball Sports Hickman resigns position Rttsburg State University head men's basketball coach John Hickman resigned Thursday, Feb. 23, in the wake of a 85-59 season-ending Gorilla loss to Missouri Southern. The loss left the Gorillas at 9-17 on the season, far below where some, including Hickman himself, had predicted the squad to finish. Hickman compiled a 35-79 record over four years at PSU. In his letter of resignation, delivered to PSU Athletic Director David Suenram, Hickman said, I wish to thank the University for the opportunity to have coached here for the past four years. I especially want to thank all those people in the community who really supported our efforts this past season. Hickman said the night of his resignation, it's no secret that this season was a major disappointment to me and the guys, but there's really not any bitterness. I just felt it was time to move on, and I'm looking forward to seeing what the future might bring. Two weeks prior to that, Hickman had expressed discouragement with the Pitt- sburg State athletic department, though, and particularly with the lack of monetary emphasis placed on the intercollegiate basketball program. We're the only school in the league (Central States Intercollegiate Con- ference) that doesn't have a full-time assistant coach, for one thing. And as far as I know, we're the only team that has to share its gym with the track team during practice, he said at that time. Hickman said that type of environment made it impossible to concentrate, But that was only the tip of the iceberg compared to the scholarship problems he cited. The Pittsburg State basketball program has consistently been below the conference average in number and value of grants-in-aid awarded, and that has been a major factor in the school's lack of success on the court, according to Hick- man. Several key players recruited in the past several years have left the University to accept more substantial scholarship offers from other schools, and that has been a major discouragement over time, he said. I wish to thank the University for the opportunity to have coached here for the past four years. Derek Thomas, now a starter at South- west Missouri State, left Pittsburg for the allure of a full-ride scholarship. If we could have kept some of those guys for all four years, then maybe we would have been a Fort Hays, or at least a little more competitive. Fort Hays State was ranked in the top spot in (he National Association for In- tercollegiate Athletics at that time. But instead, we have to keep recruiting junior college transfers, and as a result, we aren't building the kind of continuity required to be a strong com- petitor. We need guys who are going to come here as freshmen and stay all four years, and at the present time, we just are not able to attract them, he said. PSU BASKETBALL COACH John Hickman resigned following the '84 basketball season. Hickman failed to post a winning season while at PSU.—photo by Steven Hausler 220 Hickman Resignation Sports AFTER FOUR YEARS at Pittsburg State University, John Hickman resigned as head coach of the Gorillas' Basketball team. Assistant coaches Randy Dawson and Tim Hicks look on. The Gorillas posted a 35 and 79 record under Hickman.—photo by Steven Hausler Hickman was able to attract the nation's leading junior college scorer for last year, Tony McCoy, from Malcolm X Juco of Chicago. But even McCoy's 18-point per game average was not enough to propel the Gorillas into the District 10 playoffs. Hickman, 44, is was undecided about what the future may bring. He had not ruled out the possibility of getting out of coaching to take advantage of other opportunities. Hickman was the fourth head coach in P5U history. He came to Pittsburg in 1980 with a 239-184 record after coaching at Bethany and William Jewell. In accepting the resignation, Suenram said simply I want to thank Coach Hick- man for four years of dedicated service to Pittsburg State University. —by Allen Edmonds WITH HIS HANDS in his pockets, PSU mens' basketball Coach John Hickman watches as his ball club was defeated by Fort Hays State University in Weede Cymnasium. The Gorillas ended the season with a 9-17 record, —photo by Steven Hausler Hickman Resignation Sports 221 jp 1 - - Gussies prove abilities T iere are overachievers and there are underachievers. And the 1983-84 Gussie basketball team definitely fell in the overachiever class. P5U started just two seniors this past year, Janet Clasen, Maize, and Jamie Glowers, Manchester, Mo. Beyond that, that was about it for ex- perience. Sherry Brooks, Bonner Springs sophomore, and LaTonya McGee, Kansas City sophomore, added a little in ex- perience, but playing behind All- Americans Ann Woloszyk and Kelly Krumsick the year before didn't give last year's sophomores a whole lot of control. So, when the beginning of the season rotled around, head Coach Barb Crill didn't quite know what to expect. And, with a 61-58 season-opening loss to Rockhurst in Kansas City, it began to look like it might indeed be a long year for A CLUMP OF FACER HANDS reach for a rebound in a contest in Weede gymnasium. Pitt State's Terry Barto number 35, Frontenac freshman, and Sherry Brooks number 33, Bonner Springs sophomore, battle for an offensive rebound —photo by Steven Hausler the the young Gussies. But suddenly, things turned around. PSU took seven straight victories before losing to Grandview College of Des Moines, Iowa, in the Coal Miners' Classic, a first-year tournament at Pitt- sburg, After that, the Gussies won five more in a row before starting a skid that brought them back down to earth. And to top that off, the skid began at home, Emporia State's Kay Griffith led a second-half charge that handed the Gussies their first conference loss of the season, 74-54. Griffith pumped in 32 points to pace the Hornets, who were also helped out by forward Debbie Glenn's 15 points — all coming in the second half. Pittsburg State held a 36-33 halftime lead, but the second half was a mystery, that's all that can be said. Glenn hit a turnaround jumper with just 20 seconds gone in the half, and the Hornets were off to the races, Emporia extended its lead to 71-48 before the Gussies pulled back to a more respectable deficit in the end. The following night was equally disastrous, but in a different way. Washburn's Brenda Soldani, who hit on only 10 points all together, launched the Lady Blues' version of a cruise missile with one second left in regulation from beyond the midcourt line. The line drive sailed toward the basket, and suddenly — swish — no rim, nothing. Nothing but net. The shot clinched a 54-52 win for Washburn and vaulted the Lady Blues over the Gussies into third place in the Central States Intercollegiate Conference. The Gussies started out like they meant business after the ESU loss. McGee had the hot hand early and hit on eight points in the first 10 minutes of the game — helping Pitt State to a 16-6 lead. But as unpenetrable as the PSU defense was for the first 10 minutes, it just couldn't continue to hold the second-strongest offense in the league for long. The Blues scored 14 unanswered points over the next six minutes, and that allowed Washburn to tie the score at 22 at halftime. The Gussies tried once more to put the game away early in the second half. Point guard Carla Caputo, Pittsburg freshman, continued on page 224 FRONT ROW: Jamie Clowers, Janet Clasen SECOND ROW: Kelly Peak, Anna Nutt, Leanne Rhoten, Coach Barb Crill, Roselyn Franklin, Carla Caputo, Becky Franklin, Jackie Quarles BACK ROW: Carla Barto, Becky Franklin, Terry Barto, Sherry Brooks, Darlene Champ, LaTonya McGee, JulieSarwinski, Julie Bruns Women's Basketball Sports 223 continued from page 223 put down a pair of baskets to get things started. McGee scored nine points in just under two minutes, and Pittsburg sud- denly was out front by 11 with 10 minutes to play. Three minutes of playing time, and a soft touch on the jumper by Alicia Revely put the Blues back into a 44-44 tie with six minutes to play. With the game tied at 52, and 16 seconds left, the Gussies' Sherry Brooks controlled a jump ball, and PSU set to work on the Washburn zone. Clasen drove the baseline, but Soldani took the ball away with three seconds left and flew downcourt, launching the desperation shot. And the slump went on until the Gussies stood at 14-9, and really needing a win against Emporia State, in Emporia to clinch the District 10 playoff spot. Emporia had won 19 straight games at home, and the Gussies had just lost 63-47 at Washburn the night before. The picture was not altogether encouraging. But the Gussies took it, 72-67, with freshman point guard Anna Nutt scoring 14 to really help things out. Anna's always been a good little shooter; she played pretty well in the first part of the season, then she got a little timid with her shot, said Gussie coach Barb Grill. We probably would have gotten the playoff spot anyway, but we made it for ourselves, nobody had to do it for us. It was a real nice feeling. It is always difficult to come back the very next night after a bad game and try to pull it together — that's one of the things about the CSIC, those Friday and Saturday games. But Saturday night was just dif- ferent, she said. Clasen scored 25 points in the contest, just two points shy of her season-high games against John Brown and Avila. Clasen averaged 19 points per game for the season, tops in the CSIC. From there, everything began to look fuzzy for PSU. They had to begin practicing for an unknown opponent in the playoffs, and they did so for nearly a week. It looked this way. IF Marymount were to beat Fort Hays State in the final regular season game, then the Gussies would have Marymount to look forward to — a team they had beaten earlier in the season. BUT if Hays were to beat Marymount, then probably the Gussies would play Bethany in the first round — maybe. So, PSU practiced for a game at a to be announced site against a to be an- nounced opponent. And what could be tougher, right? Wrong, according toCrill. We're just doing the same thing that we've been doing all year. We just teach an offense that can be adapted to a zone or a man defense, and then we teach a new variation off that every now and then, she said. But, Marymount did defeat Hays, and the Gussies went on to post a 71-58 win in the first round of the playoffs. Clasen led the Gussies with 23 points, and Clowers, who had 16, clinched the game from the free throw line. Pitt State sprinted to a 16-point lead before the Spartan press pulled Marymount back to within three. Pitt State lost in the second round to St. Mary of the Plains in Dodge City, but the loss didn't temper the fact that the Gussies, with all their youth, really ac- complished more than they set out to do.— by Allen Edmonds CUSSIE HEAD COACH, Barb Crill, led Pittsburg State to its third consecutive District 10 playoff spot. —photo by Steven Hausler 224 Women's Basketball Sports I FOLLOWING AN OFFENSIVE REBOUND Pitt State LaTonya McGee, Kansas City sophomore, hits a short jumper while teammate Janer Clasen, Maize senior, watches Jo assure the bucket. McGee averaged just over seven rebounds per game — photo by Steven Hausler Women's Basketball Sports 225 Clasen: chants of glory R D asket by Number 20, Janet Clasen ' Assist to Janet Clasen ' Steal by Janet Clasen. Over the past three seasons, those are a few of the most common sounds at Weede Gymnasium during Gussie basketball games. When Janet Clasen, Maize senior, played her last home basketball game against Fort Hays State last February, it was only fitting that it was Parents' Night. What wasn't so fitting was the 56-50 loss. But Clasen has been at least partly responsible for more Gussie wins in her tenure at PSU than most players would in a lifetime. Take 1983-84, her senior year, for in- stance. She was named to the Arkansas Classic All-Tournament team, and voted Most Valuable Player of the tourney. Clasen was an in- tegral part of the balance that gave the Gussies such a suc- cessful season. She was named to the All-Classic team at PSU's own Coal Miners' Classic, She led the Central States In- tercollegiate Conference in scoring with a 19-point per game average, and was ranked either first or second in the con- ference in field goal percentage at 60 percent from the field. At season's end, she was ranked 16th in the nation in field goal percentage. And she was named District 10 player of the week for her performance during the Jan. 6-7 Coal Miners' Classic, As if that were not enough, there was only one game all season that Clasen didn't hit in double figures, and that was the Washburn game midway through the season, which was lost on a 50-foot prayer shot. She had eight in that one. But in 12 of the Gussies' 24 regular season games, she scored 20 or more CUSfIB WING GUARD, Janet Clasen, passes over the Emporia State defense, on a fast break during a conference game held at Pittsburg State Univer- sity. —photo by Steven Hausler 226 Clasen Sports points, and she scored more than 15 points in 17 of those games. But Clasen wasn't an immediate success at PSU. She transferred to Pitt- sburg from St. Mary of the Plains in Dodge City and played in only 15 of the 32 games her sophomore season. Then, her junior year, she averaged just 7.5 points per game, and was over- shadowed by All-Americans Ann Woloszyk and Kelly Krumsick. Krumsick and Woloszyk finished as the top two scorers in PSU women's basketball history, so that took away quite a bit when it came to Clasen's potential. But when her senior season arrived, the show was all hers, and she made the most of it. Crill changed the Gussie offense for 83- 84, partly to fit Clasen's style, and it worked. Early in the season, Clasen proved herself with two consecutive 27-point games, earning her the MVP crown in the Arkansas Classic. Clasen was an intregal part of the balance that gave the Gussies such a successful season, despite having a youth- ful squad. I thought we would be good this year, but with so many young players, I didn't expect us to be this good, she said. Clasen and co-captain Jamie Clowers, Manchester, Mo., senior, have given the young Gussies a base to grow from. With the return of three starters, and quite a bit of depth on the bench, the Gussies should be this good for several years.— by Allen Edmonds GIVING 110 PERCENT is how Janet Clasen, Maize senior, managed to lead the CSIC in scoring by 19 points per game. Clasen helped the Gussies win over Kearney State at Weede Gymnasium, —pbofo by David Barton ANOTHER REBOUND is grabbed by Pitt State's Janet Clasen, Maize senior. Along with her defensive skills, the PSU guard had the second highest field goal percentage in the conference with a 60 percent shooting mark, —photo by Steven Hausler Clasen Sports 227 Injuries plague thinclads I From the outset the Pittsburg State track team looked as though the year was going to be a struggle. Although placing six tracksters in the National Association for Intercollegiate Athletics national meet, the road ahead was filled with obstacles. Javelin thrower Dan Thomasson, Wellsville senior, captured first place in the National Association for In- tercollegiate Athletics Track and Field Championships in Charleston, West Virginia, and in doing so, his 246-foot throw earned him a spot on the All- American team. Along with Thomasson, Anthony Wallace, lola junior, in the high jump and Scott Karr, Paola senior, in the shot put were also named to the All-American team. Wallace, who finished second at the NAIA indoor meet this year by clearing 6- 9, could only reach 6-8 on Saturday, May 26. Karr earned his honor by heaving the shot 55'2 for a fifth place. The first indoor meet was the All- Track Sports Commers meet held in Weede Gym- nasium. ''We did not really have real good meets early in the year, we had a lot of good individual performances, but as a team we did not do so well , said Dave Suenram, head coach. ON THE FIRST LAP of the 800 meters. Robert Gibbs, Dayton, Ohio sophomore, battles the muddy track after a rain.—photo by David Barton ON THE HOP, Anthony Wallace, lola junior, takes form in mid air in the triple-jump competition at the conference meet in Hays. Wallace placed third with a jump of 45 feet, 11 and one half inches. Wallace, a leaper, also won the high jump at six foot nine in- ches and was named to the All American Squad. — photo by 5teven Hausler We had some injury problems that were giving us some fits, like Willi Walsh was not running well indoors. In any case we were just not running well, said Suenram. Coming off of two home meets, the team traveled to Oklahoma City. In the mile relay PSU won inspite of a missed hand-off and a dropped baton. At Oklahoma City a full team was not taken. Only fifteen members of the team went to Oklahoma City. At the meet Anthony Wallace, lola junior, set a new school record in the high jump with 7-0. In Feburary the team returned to Weede Gymnasium for what coach Suenram continued on page 230 HEAD TRACK COACH Dave Seuram glares with intensity at the District meet in Hays while clutching his note pad. The weather didn't affect his track club as the Gorillas took the conference title.—photo by Steven Hausler FIRST ROW; Bryan Linseott, Jerry Robertsoon, Eric McCarty, jamie Burnham, Monte Hays, John Johnson, John Yates, Mike McTernan, Steve Ortiz, Robert Gibbs, Matt Kuestersteffen, Tim Dean, Dennis Jimenez, Second Row: Tony Decker, Russ Jewett, Todd Harris, Kurt Wattlet, Tim Buchanan, Brian Neal, John Karr, Anthony Wallace, Chris Rogers, James Miller, Willie Walsh, Butch Logan, Third Row: Gary Pike. Bruce Stancell, Scott Karr, Randy Russell, David Harlin, Tracy Dunbar, Danny Thomasson, Dave Suenram,—photo courtesy of Public Affairs and Information Track Sports 229 continued from page 229 called 'the best indoor meet we have had , In that meet a new field house record was set in the mile relay 3:21.7. The last indoor meet was a good meet for us. Aaron Lang, Coffeyville junior, ran a good 440-meters setting a new field-house record running 50 seconds flat and us setting a new record in the mile plus several individuals bests, I considered that a good meet, said Suenram. The National Indoor, Feburary 25-26, followed the PSU home meet. Placings included a fifth in the mile relay, second in the high jump with Wallace going 6-11, and Scott Karr, Paola senior placing. On March 15, the team traveled to East Texas State for its first outdoor meet of the season, Lang ran 10.2 in the 100-meters and a 21 flat in the 200-meters which was instrumental in PSU winning the meet over ETS, Bishop, and Northeast Texas State. Two days later, at the Louisianna Tech Invitational, PSU again ran and ran into problems. Suenram felt that this was the beginning of all his outdoor problems. Lang pulled a muscle in the first heat of the 100-meters which put Lang out for the rest of the season. With Lang gone the sure points needed in team totals were lost. At the Oklahoma State meet, the weather was the major problem. Before the semifinals of the meet, over half the teams went home. PSU stayed, in the cold and rain to place. Todd Harris, won in the high hurdles with 15.1, Wallace won in the high jump at 6-11, and Walsh won the 1,500 a time of 3:56.16. Along with the high jump, 1,500 and the high hurdles, the shot, intermediate hurdles were taken by PSU . At the Northwest Missouri State In- vitational for a tri-angular against Nor- thwest Missouri State and Central Missouri State, PSU placed third in the very close meet. Again the weather was dismall with rain and low temperatures. We did compete very well in the tri- angular. 1 was very pleased with our efforts on a very bad day, Wallace did a great job in that meet, jumping 6-8 in the high jump and also jumping 46.8 in the triple jump, his personel best for the year. Walsh did well with wins in the 1,500 and the 5,000. In general it was a good meet for PSU said Suenram, CONCENTRATING ON THE runway, Emery Wolford. Olathe junior, prepares to vault in the finals at the CSIC meet at Fort Hays. Wolford placed fourth in the conference meet.—photo by Steven Hausler 230 Track Sports Corning back horne for the Mule Relays it was raining and cold. In this meet several of the field events were scrubbed. PSU did win the meet but Suenram said the meet was “tainted because some of the other teams went home due to the weather. “It was not as satisfying as it might have been if the teams that had gone home would have stayed, said Suenram. Next on the schedule was the Drake Relays, only field event people were sent and they were; Thomasson-javelin, Wallace-high jump, karr-shot put, and Harris-hurdles. The only one to place was Thomasson. Thomasson defending champion from last year with 242 and this year he threw 230 and placed fourth. At the Conference Meet at Fort Hays State was one of the larger meets PSU attended. Again the weather is not cooperative, rain and cold had an effect on the teams performance. PSU won the meet with 225 points. Walsh took first in the 1,500 and second in the 800, and first in the 5,000. Going to the District meet, PSU found that Walsh was unable to run. In addition, PSU's long jumpers and Lang did com- pete. With all the set-backs PSU took second place with a team total of 165. Thomasson threw 239.6 in the javelin to take first place and John Johnson, Parsons senior, won the 800-meter in 1:54.7 and 1,500 in 3:55.4, setting a district record. “For PSU this was a most difficult track season since 78. We intend to come back next year and have a very strong track season, said Suenram. PSU' wins came mostly from the field events people. Thomasson excelled in the javelin. He credits most of his success to his wife. My wife helps me a lot. If she is continued on page 232 PAOLA SENIOR, Scolt Karr grips his discus as rain hampered the event at the CStC conference meet in Hays. Karr took second place in the event with a throw of 147 feet, four inches. Karr, dominant in the field events, won the shot putt with a throw of 54 feet, ten inches. Karr was named to the All American Squad this year for his 55 feet, two inches throw at the NAIA Track and Field Championships in Charlestown, WV.—photo by Steven Hausler IN INTERMEDIATE FORM, John Karr, Paola sophomore, prepares to leap a hurdle in the 400 deter intermediate. Karr took first in the conference meet with the time of 55.9 seconds .—photo by Steven Hausler Track Sports 231 continued from page 231 at a meet I have my own cheering section as well as someone to tell me what I am doing wrong. She is there whether I win or lose. She always tells me I win no matter how far I throw, said Thomasson. For the past few years I have been the only one to be married on the track team and that is very special between my wife and me. She supports me when I need it. I'm not excluded because I'm married. We go to the parties that the team has. They accept her, she works in the equipment room and gets along with everyone, said Thomasson. Thomasson does not spend all his time practicing. Taking time out of his own practice time Thomasson helps area high school students improve on their technique in throwing the javelin.—by Mike Toni THE WEATHER WAS A factor at the conference meet at Fort Hays, making it more difficult to perform on the track. Pitt State runners clean cinder off of themselves after their event.—photo by Steven Hausler OVERLAND PARK FRESHMAN, Chris Rogers dominated the running eventss carturing the 400 meter race with a time of 49.2 seconds and placing fifth in the 200.—photo by David Barton 232 Track Sports Inexperience hurts season The Cussie softball team began the 1984 season lacking one element so often thought to be important to a team's success — senior players. The Gussies were also without the services of veteran and 1983 All-American pitcher Sheila Miller, who withdrew from school early in the year. Returning to the team were seven lettermen, who helped pick up the slack caused by the absence of seniors. They were joined by four transfer students and two freshmen, adding up to a fairly young and inexperienced team. Despite the young age of the team, they showed a lot of aggression and teamwork in the pre-season workouts. We have a quick team this year which we'll need. Well have to be quick defensively to help out a relatively new pitching staff. We can't depend on just one person to win the game this year. Well really have to work hard as a team ' said Mary Nutter, softball coach. The only returning pitcher for the Gussies was Marsha York, Columbus junior. She was joined by transfer student Brenda Nobel, Edna junior, and Tracy Turner, Tulsa freshman. The Gussies opened their season March 9-10 at the Central State University In- vitational Tournament. Strong batting and a tough defense aided the team to a 3-2 finish in the tourney. They scored wins over Texas Wesleyan, 6-1, Central State, 6-2, and Friends, 10-4. They lost to Northern Iowa 3-2, and Emporia State 3-2. Then Mother Nature decided to play her little tricks again, as rain and snow forced the cancellation of several games. The Gussies were forced back inside the gym for practice. Pittsburg State hosted its own in- vitational March 23-24, managing to play and win two games before heavy rain caused the cancellation of the rest of the tournament. PSU then traveled to Central Missouri State March 30-31, and turned in a 4-0 performance to improve their season record to 11-2. The Gussies scored wins over Northwest Missouri State, 1-0; William Woods, 3-2; Tarkio, 6-1; and Central Missouri State, 1-0. Pittsburg traveled to Emporia, April 6 and won three games to improve to 14-3 for the season. They defeated Friends 2-1, Emporia, 2-1, and Central State, 6-1. The Gussies also picked up a third place NAIA ranking that week. In the following two weeks, the Gussies brought their season record to 18-9 by splitting a doubleheader with Emporia and winning over William Jewell and South- west Missouri State. The Gussies took a No. 4 national ranking into conference play at Kearney, Neb. Pittsburg had dropped one spot in the rankings, while rival Emporia maintained its long-held first place ranking. Of the top ten teams in the country, five belonged to the CSIC. FRONT ROW: Head Coach Mary Nutter, Ass. Coach-Lori Boyajian, Michelle Wadley, Kim Perkins, Traci Mayberry, Mary 5k baszewski, Shannon Stephens, Tracy Turner, Carole Chaney, Manager-Donna Lipoglav, Back Row: Pam Couch, Becky Rumfelt, Selba Sikes, Brenda Noble, Marsha York, Susan Mayberry. On April 10, the Gussies lost a doubleheader to Missouri Southern that started a four-game skid. The losing streak ended when the Gussies beat the Lady Lions a week later. During the skid, PSU lost to Northeast Oklahoma State at Tahlequah, and Emporia. On the following Tuesday, the Gussies gained revenge against the Lady Lions by sweeping a twinbill, 8-3, and 6-1. DURING THE SECOND game against WSU this spring, first baseman Shelba Sikes, Pittsburg sophomore, catches a fly ball.—photo by David Barton The Gussies finished the 1984 season with a 21-14 overall record after going 2-2 for third place in the NAIA District 10 playoffs in Dodge City. The Gussies went into the District, which included all NAIA schools in Kansas, seeded third, and the PSU women got off to a solid 2-0 start. They met seventh-seeded Marymount on the first day, and the Gussies played errorless ball, downing Marymount 2-0, led by Michelle Wadley, Tulsa freshman. The PSU women advanced to play Fort Hays State, whom they defeated 4-0. The Gussies' third-round action came against top-seed Emporia State, which is also defending national champion. The Gussies had only two hits to Emporia's seven, and the Lady Hornets took a 9-0 shutout win. The Gussies won just one out of five continued on page 236 PITCHING TO A Wichita State University batter is Tracy Turner, Tulsa, Okla. freshman. The Gussies split the doubleheader taking the first game 7-1 and loosing the second 4-2 in Pittsburg.-p jo o by David Barton THIRD BASEMAN Tracy Mayberry, Basehor sophomore, throws the ball to first base for the final out in the early innings of the first game of a double header in Pittsburg.—photo by David Barton Softball _ ,-.235 continued from page 235 from Emporia in 1984. The Gussies took their second loss of the weekend against second-seeded Washburn. The Lady Blues picked up two runs on seven hits, while Pitt State could manage just four hits and no runs. Our play at the Districts was characteristic of the entire season, said Nutter. We played very well at times, and then we couldn't capitalize on our hits in other games. Overall we had an excellent year. The women worked extremely hard, and they worked together effectively as a team. Our conference and district has some intense competition. We had a strong season of which we are proud, and our opponents know well be back next year. Pittsburg hosted Wichita State May 2 for a district tune-up and split the doubleheader. The first game went to PSU 7-1 after the Gussies earned seven runs on six hits. In the nightcap, tied at 2-2 after seven innings of regular play, Wichita scored on a triple and then held PSU for the 4-2 win. Perkins ended up leading the team with a .309 batting average. Of her 25 hits, 22 were singles, and three were doubles, and she knocked in 18 runs. Chaney followed close behind with a .306 average. She picked up just nine RBI's, but tallied five doubles and a homer out of 34 base hits. Couch led in the long ball department with two roundtrippers, but she batted just .145 and had only five RBI's. Slobaszewski, with seven extra-base hits, led in the RBI department with 21, and batted .273 on the season. Traci Mayberry picked up 15 RBI's, Rumfelt had 14, and Wadley finished with 11. As a team, the Gussies had a .230 batting average, with 105 RBI's and 29 extra-base hits, while their opponents hit .206 with 71 RBI's and 38 extra-base hits. Gussie hurlers struck out 73 batters while PSU batters went down swinging 105 times, but the Gussies walked 89 times compared to only 62 passes issued by Pittsburg pitchers. Pittsburg State stole 32 bases, while opponents only managed four, and in the all-important error department, Pitt State committed 57, while opponents com- mitted 74. Pittsburg outscored opponents 140-88 and outhit them 220-186.—by Allen Edmonds WAITING FOR THE RAIN to stop is Pam Coach, Miami, OK junior. The second game of a double- header was delayed because of rain. After the game got under way, the Gussies were defeated.—photo by David Barton SWINGING TO ATTEMPT to bat is Shanon Stevens, Garnet senior. Stevens attempt failed and she struck out photo by David Barton mm urg State University h his face mask at is now calling the lauler punt team.— RON FREEMAN, Pit graduate, glares thr Tulsa, Okla. Freem signals for Pittsburg photo by Mike Toney 238 Ronnie Freeman Sports Freeman signs pro contract Ron Freeman, Pittsburg State University graduate, was just about to settle for a life of coaching shorts and clipboards as an assistant on the Pittsburg State Gorilla football staff when the call came. Oh, there would be some change of pace, such as spending a couple of days a week teaching the weightlifting class offered by the Health, Recreation and Physical Education department, and checking ID's at Hollywoods, but he had come so close to so much more. The winter of 1982 had seen Freeman get a call from the Chicago Blitz of the brand new United States Football League. It seemed the team needed a noseguard going into its inaugural season, and Freeman, being an All-American at that position from the second-ranked National Association for Intercollegiate Athletics team in the nation, fit the bill rather well. Or so he thought. So he packed his bags and headed for the windy city, only to be blown right back out before even getting a chance to snap on the pads. Freeman apparently lost a lot of respect for the USFL and Chicago coach George Allen because of the encounter — because he refused to even discuss the issue afterward. For Freeman it was back to Kansas, but not for long. A few weeks later, it was announced that he had been signed to a free agent contract by the Buffalo Bills. This time, not only did he get to suit up for training camp, but he stuck with the squad clear up to the final cutdown. Nevertheless, he still didn't make the squad, so he spent his Saturdays during the 1983 season with a set of headphones and a clipboard in the Brandenburg Stadium press box. During that time he became a valuable asset to the coaching staff and players alike, and his concern for the team could be heard throughout the upper box. Every time the defense gave up a long gainer or touchdown, clipboards seemed to hit the floor at an extremely high rate of speed. It has always been said that the third time is a charm, and when Freeman received his third invitation to a professional football training camp, it didn't take long to discover that this would be the one. The Pittsburgh Maulers took him in with open arms and took the time to com- pletely reteach him the game of football — in the professional sense. This isn't to say anything bad about Pittsburg State, but I've learned more here the last eight weeks than I have in my entire life, he said immediately after the Maulers' opener against the Oklahoma Outlaws in Tulsa. It was only fitting that Freeman should open his pro career only 120 miles from the school where he made his name. He had been scheduled to start the game as linebacker, but when former New York Jet linebacker Doug Crosby came back a week early from an injury. Freeman ended up playing only sparingly at that position. Instead, he called the signals for the punting unit. He said that there was a possibility he would at some time be able to run out of that position on a fake punt. The Maulers, who had just signed Nebraska sensation Mike Rozier a few weeks before, lost the game 7-3, but Freeman said that was no indication of the type of team they would have that year. But it was a good indication of the type of character we have on this team, we never give up out there. Neither does Freeman. By Alien Edmonds PSU GRADUATEf Ron Freeman, began his pro football career playing close to home in Tulsa, Okla. against the Oklahoma Outlaws. Freeman, formerly with the Buffalo Bills, is now in uniform with the Pittsburgh Maulers.—photo by Mike Toney Ronnie Freeman A -----5=239 240 New coach sports Reynolds to coach Basketball I can't walk on water, but every time I hit a swimming pool, I try ' said new Pittsburg State University men's basketball coach Jerry Reynolds. But by early June, Pitt State fans were beginning to wonder if maybe he could walk on water. First, Reynolds announced the signing of several recruits, including a much- needed big man in Mike Adams, a six- foot-five junior college transfer from Allen County Community College. Sean Pyle, a 6-1 guard from Bishop Miege in Shawnee Mission, has a list of honors as a prep senior, including Kansas 5A All-State first team, Kansas City All- Metro team, and first team All- Conference. Pyle led Miege to a 35-6 record over the past two seasons, and he averaged over 15 points per game both years. But the biggest coup came later when Reynolds signed former Kansas Jayhawk Jeff Guiot to come in as the Gorilla point guard. Guiot, a junior from Chanute, led KU with 84 assists his freshman year before facing injury problems last year. With the performance of new KU point guard Mark Turgeon in Guiot's absence, the 6-2, 175 pounder faced the possibility of not seeing a lot of action his remaining two years with the 'hawks. Thus began the reign of Jerry Reynolds. Reynolds is a small-town man, with a history of winning in a big town — under close scrutiny. The Rockhurst College program that he left in Kansas City, has traditionally been a strong one, with a fierce following in the area. But the stately white-haired gentleman from French Lick, Ind., was ready for a new challenge. And he talked im- mediately of taking the bull by the horns. I think we can improve the program immediately, he said. My goal would be to be able to compete nationally within three years — that would seem fair to me. And we're going to do it by the rules. You won't have to worry about any recruiting violations or scandals with me, said Reynolds. PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY went through many changes in 1984. One of those changes occured with the signing of Jerry Reynolds, former coach of Rockhurst College in Kansas City, as the new basketball coach on April 11photo by Jo Black Reynolds said that he would begin the drive toward national recognition by striving to be more competitive in the Central States Intercollegiate Conference, which he terms, without a doubt, the toughest in the NAIA. Along those lines, Reynolds com- mented that a couple of the CSIC coaches advised him not to take the Pitt State job. Pittsburg State President Dr. Donald Wilson replied, They just don't want to get beat. He said that his teams at Rockhurst had ranked nationally in the area of defense, and he planned to continue that tradition at Pittsburg State. I like to have teams that, when they shoot, I have an idea when it's going to be. I don't want to be the most surprised guy in the gym when it happens, he said. I know some of the fans might not be too happy to hear about that, but when teams such as Indiana run a disciplined offense and it works — that's fun to watch, too, he said.— by Allen Edmonds JERRY REYNOLDS WAS named the head basketball coach at Pittsburg State University. At a press conference in mid-April, Reynolds was introduced to the University. Reynolds, a former coach at Rockhurst College kept his team nationally ranked for five of his last six years and had an overall record of 174—81 in a nine year span at Rockhurst.—photo by Jo Black New Coach Sports 241 nt maqs± snto%± Adair, Melinda , Connersville, Ind. Adamson, Mark. . Pittsburg Akhavan-Hazavehi, Mehdi, Iran Albo, Carol, Leavenworth Allen, Barbara, Fort Scott Anthan, Elizabeth, Neosho, Mo. Averill, Brad, Wellsville Baldwin, Kevin, Golden City, Mo. Batsman, Clay, Independence Batts, Alan, Kansas City Beckham, Lisa, El Dorado Berns, David, Shawnee Bertalotto, LuAnn, Pittsburg Bieber, Michael, Parsons Biggerstaff, Becki, Caney Birney, Debbie, Sublette Blackwood, Linda, Chanute Blazer, Avis, Kansas City, Mo. Bohnsack, Donna, Leavenworth Bowen, David, Pittsburg Bradford, Susan, Moran Bramlett, Donna, Halstead Brammell, Marianne, Wellsville Bra ns letter, Jo , Fort Scott Bressie, Robin, Neodesha Britt, Michael, lola Broadwell, James, Coffeyville Brown, Kevin, Parsons Brown, Stephen, Kansas City Bullock, Karen, Pittsburg Adair—Bullock Seniors . 44 Images Birthday dance IT'S A LIVING, said Sharon Harnish, Kinsley senior, after performing a belly dance routine at Dean Richard Welty's birthday Dr. Welty is the Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, —photo by David Barton Seniors Images J. 45 mcicjEi znto%± Jammin' PLAYING THE GUITAR is one of the favorite pastimes of Jack Rast, Kansas City sophomore. Rast plays the guitar and sings with the band Etc, Rast says the band mostly plays in their home for en- joyment. —photo by Kent Thompson 246 Seniors Images Burr, Rod, Pittsburg Butter, Charles, Colorado Springs, Colo. Caiahan, Tracy, Colony Carl, Cina, Joplin, Mo. 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Dutton, Janet, Pittsburg Duxbury, John, Merriam Elder, Kathleen , Overland Park Ellerman, Richard, Nortonville Ellis, Jonna, Pittsburg Engardio, Jon, Kansas City Erbe, Terry, Neodesha Estes, Rod, Topeka Failed, Cheryl, Frontenac Feess, Mary, Parsons Water sports THE JAYHAWK DIVING Club at Pittsburg State University offers the unique sport of underwater hockey. Fins, snorkels, goggles and a special under water hockey stick are used in the sport. Leslie Avery, Coffey ville sophomore, puts on her snorkel to prepare for the game.—photo by Steven Hausler 248 Dutton—Feess Seniors Images Femec, Jane, Merriam Ferguson, Becky, Longton Fienen, Ken, Independence Fisher, Lisa, Upland, Ind. Francis, Diane, Coffeyville Franklin, Roselyn, Kansas City Carcia, Hernando, Caracus, Venezuela Cavert, Gina, Slilwell George, Tina, Cimarron Cimple, Robert, Douglass Class, Rayanne. 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Riverton Jameson, Linda, Girard Johnson, John, Parsons 250 Holland—Johnson Seniors Images Getting the point across GESTURES ARE IMPORTANT communication elements for Gabriel Rupp, Hays graduate assistant. Rupp teaches freshman composition on campus and is working on his Masters Degree in English.—photo by Steven Hausler Johnson, Norman, McPherson Johnston, Nanette, Pittsburg Jones, Mark, Independence Jones, Randy, Webb City, Mo. Kaiser, Carol, Kansas City Karr, Scott, Paola Kell, Glynnis, Webb City, Mo. Keltner, William, Liberal, Mo. Kuestersteffen, Paul, Hesston Krumsick, Lori, Pittsburg Johnson—Krumsick Seniors Images 251 a, magas c5 zncoz± Kennedy, Cayle, Kansas City Larson, Becky, Kansas City, Mo. Lawson, Ceorge, Columbus, Ind. LeBar, Jeffrey, Leavenworth Ledom, Christopher, Ottawa Lee, Gayle, LaCygne Lehman, Lynne, Olathe Little, Rita, Louisburg Littlejohn, Keith, Tulsa, Okfa. Livengood, DeWayne, Wichita Lou, Louis, Overland Park Lowmaster, Cale , Independence Loyd, Billy, Cirard Loyd, William, Cirard Lyon, Sungkatavat. Bangkok, Thailand Ludham, Janet, Elsmore Mahan, Thomas, Pittsburg Mahnken, Carl, Pittsburg Manasseh, Inga, Indonesia Manning, Anthony Wichita Maple, Jacqueline, Chanute Martinson, Linda, Pittsburg Aiasuch, Denise, Kansas City Masuch, Keith, Kansas City Maxey, Doug , Overland Park McClanahan, Cheryl, LaCygne McCormick, Michael, Overland Park McCoy, Melinda, Pleasanton McCurley, Eric, Fort Scott McDowell, William, Halstead 252 Kennedy—McDowell Seniors Images The despair of defeat SHOWING HIS DISAPPOINTMENT with the action in the last home game of the Gorilla season against Kearney State, Mark McGivern, Topeka senior, covers his face in dismay. The Gorillas lost the last home game of the season with a final score of 27- 13. —photo by David Barton Seniors Images 253 mag£± £.nLor± McFall, Thomas, Westwood McGowan, Richard, Westwood McMollan, Wally, Hutchinson Meeds, Heather. Prairie Village Meitchen, Connie . Ottawa Miller, Mark, Leawood Moeder, Pat, Great Bend Monsour, Mark. Pittsburg Morphy, Tricia, Prairie Village Mosby, Rhonda, Colony Mosler, Jolene, Parsons Moss, Michael, Kansas City Mueller, Lisa, Humboldt Mullen, Jill, Brush, Colo, McFall—Mullen Seniors Images Flexing it WORKING OUT IN FRONT of the mirrors in the weight room is Mike Williams, Kansas City junior. Williams has been lifting and working out for four years and advocates lifting to most individuals to build their bodies and minds -photo by David Barton Seniors Images a maqzi sncozu Mullinax, Regan, Parsons Mullins, Nancy, Baldwin Munson, Elaine, Mission Murdock, Brenda, Coffey ville Murphy, Dianne, Shawnee Nelson, Donald, Overland Park Nelson, Jennifer. Riverton Nelson, Lea, Olathe Noel, Melissa, Lamar Nusbaum, Joseph, Pittsburg O'Brien, Daniel, Casper, Wy. Ogbum, Tony, Overland Park Oliver, James, Crestline Osment, Sharon, Clearwater Oyeneyin, Stephen, Ondo, Nigeria Peak, Regina,Cherokee Pearman, Andrew, Joplin, Mo. Phelps, Michael, Bartlesville, Okla. Phillips, Cary, Columbus Pike, Cary, Lancaster Plake, Jennifer, Cherryvale Pollock, Marcia, Baxter Springs Prauser, Ann, Baxter Springs Pruter, Phyllis, Altamont Ramm, Paul, Prairie Village Ramsey, David, Fontana Regan, John, Pittsburg Reilly, James, Pittsburg Rewerts, Julie, Edmond, Okla. Reynolds, Janet, LaCygne 256 Mull inax—Reynolds Seniors Images Getting the spirit PLAYING IN BAND at halftime, Jim Sherman, Overland Park senior, plays the trumpet. The PSU band is important to the team and to the crowd, providing a moral boost with their music. —photo by David Barton Ritchey, Randy, Lamar, Mo. Robertson, Mark, Pleasanton Robinson, Myrna, Pittsburg Rogers, Kelly, Pittsburg Ross, Michael, Columbus Russell, Randy, Olathe Rymus, Valerie, Obverland Park Sailors, Lisa, Erie Samuels, Robin, Kansas City Sauer, Brian, Girard Ritchey=Sauer Seniors Images 257 mcicjzi eSztiiou. Veiling for a touchdown AMONG THE CROWD at the sidelines of a Gorilla football game, loe Scimeca, Atchison senior, yells for a touchdown. School spirit is often high at the Brandenburg Stadium when the Gorillas meet an opponent, —photo by David Barton Savage, Michele, Fort Scott Sawyer, Robert, South Haven Scoff, Julie Ann, Pittsburg Scott, William, Overland Park Scourten, Gilbert, CoffeyvilJe Selmon, Angela, Wichita Shelts, Bart, Bartlesville, Okla. Sherrill, Denise, lola Short, Darla, Chetopa Sergent, Carolyn Ann, Chanute iiAU.. . 258 Savage—Sergent Seniors Images Smith, Arlene, Bronson Southwell, Susan, Lenexa Spears, Beth, Cabool, Mo. Speiser, Shelly, Chanute Spineto, Scott, Frontenac Steik, Tony, Coffeyville Steven in, Cindy, LaCygne Stevenin, Sheryl, LaCygne Stockebrand, Karen, Yates Center Stogsdill, Michael. Pleasanton Smith—StogsdilJ Seniors Images a nzciqsL± snco%± Story, Mark , Midwest City, Okia. Sustton, Sarah , lola Swar, Melinda, Parsons Swift, Brenda, Shawnee Mission SwitHk, Roch, Parsons Tener, Lori, Oswego Thomas, Sherrie, Kansas City, Mo, Thomasson, Becky, Colombus Thomasson, Danny , WeJIsville Thompson, Ken , N codes ha Thompson, Scott, Neodesha Towner, David, Ottawa Trimble, Brent, Bartlesville, Okla. Troth, Billie, Prescott Ty s, Bonnie, Welch, Turner, Angus , Kansas City Ukena, David, Highland L nro t, Barbara, Montezuma Unruh, Denise, Coffeyville Unuigbey, Daisy, Pittsburg Vetter, Cynthia, Chanute Viliam aria, James , Pittsburg Vining, Mary, Independence Voegeli, Rita, Colwtch 260 Story—Voegelt Seniors Images Killing time WAITING FOR A MEETING of the Campus Christians left time for playing with a frog at the University Lake. Nathan Smith, son of Don Smith, minister for the Campus Christians, and Walter Crouch, Verona, Mo., Junior and president of the Campus Christians, wait for the meeting to begin.— photo by David Barton Seniors Images 261 mags± SsLnio%± Donated snake THE LATEST ADDITION to the Biology Dept, was Little Orphan Annie, a common boa constrictor donated to PSU by Fran Hagman, a Pittsburg resident. Patricia Terry, Pittsburg Graduate Student, holds Annie who is currently on display in the new science building for the students to view,—photo by Kent Thompson 262 Seniors Images Weatherby, Charles, Fredonia Webb, James, Coffey ville Webster, Deanna, Osawatomie Weibe, Michelle, Coffeyville Weir, Connie, Erie Wells, Constance, Wichita Wempe, Saundra, Spring Hill West. LaDonna, Shawnee Wheaton, Chrisana, Shawnee Mission Whitaker, Marsha, Humboldt Whitcomb, Julie. Hoyt Whitley, Bradley, Overland Park White, Kamela, Olathe White, Susan, Chanute Whitehead, Denise, Garnett Wiley, Donald, Kansas City Wilke, Charise, Louisburg Willis, Michael, Prairie Village Wilson, Sandra, Chetopa Wirsching, Catherine, Tuscon, Ariz. Vogel, Beverly, Pittsburg Walker, Becky, lola Wallingford, Cathy. Oswego Walton, Kay. Stanley Wasson, Creg, Wichita Withrow, Betty, Chetopa Woodward, Kevin, Bronson Yeager, Ronda, Columbus Young, Maxine, St. Louis, Mo. Zahm, Susan , Ha Nowell Vogel—Zahm Seniors Images 263 juniori Adesina, Adekunle, Lagos, Nigeria Alsatt, Kendell, McPherson Alverez, Ramiro, Miami, Fla. Anderson, Della, Caribou, Mass. Anderson, Nancy, Chanute Andersons, Jonel, Galena Akright, Bradley, Overland Park Santa, Mike, Cofyfeyville Barrett, for), Neodesha Bartholomew, Kenny, Erie Bartiett, Lori, Osawatomie Barton, David, Oxford Beavers, Larry, Olathe Beecher, Laura, Baxter Springs Bell, Paulette, Parsons Bergkamp, Janell, Andale B 'tter, Bruce, Hoisington Blackmon, Weffe, Kansas City, Mo. Brandei, Beth, Shawnee Brown, Todd, Hutchinson Brown, Willie, Beggs, Okla. Browne, David, Leawood Bresick, Julie, Pittsburg Brooks, Sherry, Basehor Buche, Marie, Mulberry Burdolski, Cindy, Kansas City Butts, Julie, Humboldt Burg, Wendell, Pittsburg Camacho, Donna, Independence Carey, Cindy, Overland Park 264 Adesina—Carey Juniors Images Promoting the balloon rides GIVING AWAY BALLOONS while dressed up as a clown, Dennis Donahue, Prairie Village sophomore and Student Union Board member, helps out with the board's first major event of the year —photo by Brent Phillips Casaletto, Mary. Pittsburg Cater, Dean, Wichita Chaffin, David, 5tockton Cline, Lisa, Pittsburg Cline, Sharon, Leavenworth Clogston, Kelli, Baxter Springs Colvin, Jeff, Oakley Cooke, Randall, Overland Park Couch, Pam, Miami, Ok la. Crowell, Dawn, Chanute Casaletto—Crowell Juniors Images 265 a, nzaqzi J-Unioxi. Surveying STUDENT5 FROM THE Construction Engineering class take advantage of the late summer sunshine to work outside. Kurt Ellenberger, Overland Park junior, works just east of the Student Union, recording information for the class —photo by Steven Hausler 266 juniors Images Crowell, Tammy, Pittsburg Crozier, Michelle, Osawatomie Crystal, Mickey, Fort Scott Daws, Phillip. Lee's Summit, Mo. Diebolt, Evelyn, loia Docherty, Stacy, Pittsburg Dorsey, Max, Kansas City Draeger, Kendall, Columbus Drake, David, Pittsburg Duling, Ruth, Girard Everts, Kim, LaRussell, Mo. Ewan, Lisa, Erie Farney, Pamela, Haysville Fas , Becky, Liberal, Mo F ac c, Mary, Kansas City Fredericksen, Lisa, Frontenac Fre , Samir, Bethlehem, Israel Frisbee, Robert, Wichita Fry, Dennis, Carden City Fontelroy, Beatrice, Parsons Cibson, A4artha , Baxter Springs Givens, Becky, Arkansas City Gondore, Joyce, Coffeyville Greer, TearA'Lea, Paola Gromer, Dave, Kansas City Gronquist, Le, Pittsburg Grunden, Eugene, Pittsburg Harrington, Ellen, Columbus Harris, Drew, McPherson Hasenpiaugh, Kathy, Galena Crowell—Hasenplaugh Juniors Images 267 a, maxjsii Tunlozi. Relaxing AFTER A LONG DAY of classes, Bruce Hildreth, Joplin, Mo., junior, finds a quiet place outside of Whitesitt Hall and reads The Collegio, the campus newspaper, while waiting on his ride home —photo by Steven Hausler 268 Juniors Images Hausler, Steven, WeiIsville Haws, Irene, Welch, Okla. Hein, Pam, Colwich Henderson, Jennifer, Coffeyville Henkle, John, Grove, Okla. Hight, Vicky, Cherry vale Hodgkinson, Lori, Osavvatomie Hofer, Paul, Girard Hoffman, Sandra, Chanute Hunt, Sharon, Louisburg Hupp, Debbie, Merriam Irwin, Shelley, Winfield Hausler—Irwin Juniors Images 269 uniox± Isaac, Kelly, Uniontown Jack, Cindy, Girard Jackson, Paula, Overland Park Johnson, Rebecca, lola Johnson, Thomas, Laquey, Mo. Karigan, William, Osawatomie Karr, John, Paola Kashefi, Peter, Santa Monica, Calif. Kaiser, Karen, Crainfield Keely, Kelly, Columbus Kennedy, Teresa, St.Paul Kind, Kristin, Me Louth Knapp, Kay. Pittsburg Kornhaus, Curt, Ottawa Lane, Christy, Kansas City Larery, Dawn, Parsons LaRue, Beth, Chanute Linder, John, Clay Center Long, Janet, Coffeyville Manke, Elayne, Golden City, Mo. Marquez, Paul, Pittsburg Mathis, Brent, Paola McCoy, Lesli, El Dorado McCraw, Carol, Bonner Springs Meek, Marilyn, Louisburg Middleton, Sandra, Uniontown Miller, Don, Atchison Miller, John, Colorado Springs, Colo. Miller, Scott, Great Bend Mitchell, Kimberly, Columbus 270 Isaac—Mitchel l J uniors Images ■ Putting up the new net THE NET WAS REPLACED to start a new season of basketball before the first home game. Steve Frizzell, Keytesville, Mo., sophomore, gave Michael Bray, son of Gwendolyn Bray, Pittsburg resident, a boost to hang the new net. Bray is a ball boy for the Gorillas,—photo by Steven Hausler juniors Images 271 a maqsA. nLoxi. Watching the game action THE LAST HOME CAME didn't finish out the season with the winning glory the Gorillas had wished for. Gary Turner, Anamosa, Iowa, junior, and a friend watch as the clock runs out at the home game against Kearny State. —photo by David Barton - t ;• • ' v .. Moriconi, Charlotte, Frontenac Munson, Peggy, Mission Myers, Craig , Leoti Myers, Marie, Fort Scott Nace, Dawn, Ahoona 272 Moricon i — Nace J un iors Images Naegele, Kent, Liberal N oakes, Diane, Erie Odaffer, Gen, Parsons Oldham, Candle, Paota Parsons, Rebecca, Scammon Peace, George, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Pernot, Brenda, Mulberry Peters, Suzanne, Chanute Peterson, Kristin, Arcadia Phelps, Kelt, Bartlesville, Okla. Pierce, David, Melrose Pollmiller, Kevin, Kansas City Pryor, Leona, Pittsburg Pyle, Diane, Overland Park Reinier, Teresa, Greeley Reynolds, Anna, Kansas City Reynolds, Ruth, LaCygne Riley, Darrell, Edna Rognsvoog, Lisa, Caney Ronsick, Janet, Pittsburg Roth, Carolyn, Cherokee Rowland, Don, Kansas City Russell, Kristi, Caney Sawyer, Linda, South Haven Schaal, Kay, Chanute Schoenhals, Shelli, Pleasanton Sharp, Theresa, Fair Grove, Mo. Shepard, Shelley, Prairie Village Shields, Judy, Marienthal Shields Martin, Cody, Wy. Siebuhr, Steve, Columbus Simmons, Laurie, Erie Simpson, Karen, Nevada, Mo. Slater, Becky, Overland Park Smith, Brenda, Parsons Naegele— Smith juniors Images 273 mCLQEA, duniozi Smith, Cheryl, Overland Park Smith, Creg, Frontenac Smith, Tracy, Chanute Stanley, Charmagne, Joplin, Mo. Stephens, Paula, Paola Stephens, Shari, Jopltnd., Mo. Stevens, Mlnd.dy, Bartlesville, Okla, Taylor, Wade, Sunrise Beach, Mo. Thetford, Troy, Ventura, CA Thomason, Jimmie, Joplin, Mo. Titus, Robert, Frontenac Todd, CeCe, Leavenworth Tomefleri, Theresa , Kansas City Townsend, Charles, Fort Scott Trompeter, Tammy, Topeka Tucker, Toni, Cherry vale Tuggle, Stephanie, Cherry vale Turner, Marcia, Parsons VanZan, Rick , Overland Park Vincent, Lynn, Colony Vitt, DeLyna , Erie Vitt, Diana , Tulsa, Okla. Volf and, Lisa , Emporia Waggoner, Todd, Erie Waisner, Beth, Overland Park Watson, Stephen, Indepedence Watts, Carolyn, Fort Scott Westerman, Marlea, Chanute Whaley, Staci, Wellington White, Kristin, lola 274 Smith—White juniors Images Howling at the SUB party A WOLFMAN SUIT was just one of thje costumes worn at the Student Union Board Halloween party. Randy Whithead, Garnett junior, serves beer for the ARA, which serves for the SUB dances.—photo by David Barton Whitehead, Randy, Garnett Williams, Juli. Basehar Williamson, Paul, Pittsburg Woodard, Bobbie, Baxter Springs Worden, Mary, Prairie Village Wulf, Denise, Coffey ville Yeager, Christopher, Columbus Zakaryon, Renee, Mission Whitehead—Zakaryon Juniors Images 275 3 mCLOEl o moral Ala, Julie, LaCygne Alexander, Sandra, Kansas City Allen, Pamela , Fort Scott Armstrong, Danny, Rose Hill Askins, Kathy, Pittsburg 4very, Leslie, Coffeyville Baird, Susan, Parker Ballow, Steven, Baxter Springs Beachner, Marcia, St. Paul Bertalotto, Lora , Pittsburg Bigley, Bobbie, Paola Bisang, Evelyn, Overland Park Bird, Marianne , Kent, England Black, Jo, Arma Brooks, Robbie, Noel, Mo. Brown, Michele f Osawatomie Brown, Tammy, Carthage, Mo. Bruce, Tambi, Riverton Bryant, William, Shawnee Buchman; Dan, Paola Buehler, David, Wellsvtlle Burch, Jana, Columbus Burchett, Donna, Fort Scott Burke, Patrick, Fort Scott But er, ffonda, Pittsburg Carpino, Kelly, Columbus Carpino, Lori, Scam mo n Casino, Becky, Pittsburg Chaffin, Carla,Frontenac Childress, Mark, Olathe 276 Al a—Ch il d ress Soph omores Images Clowning around on campus MULTI-CULTURAL MONTH is a tradition at PSU. Dean Chamberlain, Wichita sophomore, spent the day on campus dressed as a clown to advertise for the International Students Club activities as well as the upcoming events for Multi-Cultural Month in February. Chamberlain explained some of the ac- tivities to Bryan Becker, Broken Arrow, Okla. senior, on the Oval. —photo by Steven Hausler Sophomores Images 277 ohnonzoizi a MCLqZi Christie, Dianna, Prairie Village Ciardullo, Sarah . Overland Park Clark, Cynthia, Vates Center Cobb, William, Pittsburg Colegrove, Marianne, Arcadia Colwell, Linda, Trenton, Ohio Conrad, Lory, Fredonia Crouse, Daniel, Albert Crozier, William, Os aw atom ie Daniels, Dawn, Wichita David, Mitch, Olathe Davis, Jay, Prairie Village Dean, Mark , Shawnee Mission Deffenbaugh, Ter , Coffey ville Dellasega, Melissa, Pittsburg Derfelt, Michelle, Baxter Springs DePriest, Steve, Bucyrus Donahue, Dennis. Prairie Village Duncan, Mary, Overland Park Eckerberg, Joyce , Spring Hill Eisele, Amy, Fort Scott Ellis, Karen, McCune Feuerborn, Donna , Richmond Fewell, Troy, Clarksville, Ind. Fowler, John, Burlingame Gamble, Tammy, Girard Gibbs, Robert, Kansas City, Mo. 278 Christie—Gibbs Sophomores Images Coettel, Max, Columbus Covoreau, Sheryl, Stanley Craham, Randy, Waverly Creenberger, Jann. Kansas City Hamilton, Pauline, Lexington, Ky. Hill, Don. Kansas City Hilbish, Angela, Wichita Hofer, Bernadette, Walnut Holland, Deborah, Erie Holloway, Kari, Independence Huffman, William, Pittsburg Hunt, Bill, Louisburg Hurlbert, Larry, Pittsburg Huston, Brian , Pittsburg Johnson, Debra, Shawnee Flashing the team BANNERS, FLASHCARDS, LEMONS and spirit were in the crowd during a rival basketball game between P'SU and Fort Hays State University in Weede Gymnasium. The students organized cheers and yells to boost the spirit and intensity of the rivalry.— photo by Steven Hausler Coettel—Johnson Sophomores Images 279 n, MCLOEA Rising above RIS1NC ABOVE ORDINARY life, Julie Butts, Humboldt senior and president of the Student Union Board, rides in a hot air balloon with the aid of Chris Shipman, owner of the balloon, SUB sponsered the event to kick off the SUB theme, 'Rise Above the Ordinary. —photo by Brent Phillips Johnson, Sandra, Overland Park Johnston, Nelda , Blue Mound Johnston, Thomas, Coffeyville Jones, Anthony, Kansas City Kalaiwaa, Francis, Olathe Karr, Jeffrey, Amerieus Kipp, Melinda, Kansas City, Mo. Kirk, Kelly, Oswego Krull, Jay, Blue Mound Kunshek, Alice, Girard 280 Johnson—Kunshek Sophomores Images ohhomox£$. Kurtz, Debbie, Prairie Village Lake, Timothy, Westphalia Lawson, Deborah, Arm a Ledford, Marta, Cherokee Ledom, Stacey, Ottawa Lee, Linda t Roeland Park Linnecke, Sue, Reno, Nev. Livingston, Michael, Riverton Logan, Lanny, Ottawa Longcarich, Diane, Oswego Lorsbach, Robert, Gardner Marshall, Carla .Dennis Mason, Lori, Weir Mayberry, Susan , Basehor McBride, Diana , Fredonia McCarty, Rick, Moline McDonald, Mark, Louisburg McDonough, Lisa, Pineville Me Reynolds, Carla, Lenexa Meenahan, Patricia, Overland Park Miller, Le Anna, lantha. Mo. Mitchell, Susan, Bafdwin Mitts, Pamela, Omaha, Neb. Monobat, Cholam, Iran Montgomery, Steven, Shawnee Mission Moore, Kathi, Pittsburg Mowbray, Luanna, McPherson Mullen, Marc, Brush, Colo. Mullins, Janet, Baldwin Murrow, Rodney, Gardner Kurt2—Murrow Sophomores Images 281 OUnOMOl£± a mans,!. Cheering them on THE CHEERLEADINC SQUAD leads the crowd In a cheer to drum up spirit and excitement. Joe Dodd, Prairie Village sophomore, and Penny Helm, Pitt- sburg sophomore, perform a choreographed cheer, along with the other members of the squad, for the crowd at the Homecoming game.—photo by David Barton Mustek, Christine, Princeton Nelson, Patrick, Kansas City Nichols, Cabe, Baxter Springs Noller, Martin, Wichita Opitz, Lynn, Shawnee Palmquist, Lynn, Stanley Peterson, Gary, Arcadia Phelps, Carrie, Crestline Piepho, Rick, Derby Pierce, Kim, Oklahoma City, Okla. Musick—Pierce Sophomores 282 Pin tar, Creg, Pittsburg Posch, Frances, F redoni a Quick, Jennifer, Fort Scott Raugewitz, Joiyne, Wellesville Ray, Duane, Centerville Reagor, Pauline, Lenexa Richardson, Margaret, Wichita Rickman, Bryan, Girard Riley, Dan, Shawnee Ritchey, Stuart, Pittsburg Pintar—Ritchey Sophomores Images 283 Cotino mo Robertson, Jerry, Richmond Roush, Kathleen, lola Ryder, Robin, Hutchinson Savage, Tony. Lawrence Schnabel, Cari, Olathe Sell, Marcia, F redoni a Shofner, Tracy, Overland Park Shuker, Rennie, Topeka Simons, Pamela, Fort Scott Simpson, Jeff, Overland Park Simpson, Richard, Overland Park Sinclair, Anne, Osawatomle Sinn, Kimberlee, Fort Scott Sizemore, Beve, Mound Valley Smith, Christi, Chetopa Smith, Michael, Roberts, III. Smith, Stephanie, Olathe Southall, Kay, Cherryvale Staggs, Sherry, Chanute Stahl, Doug , Baxter Springs Stevenson, Lois, Edna Stuckey, Debbie , Torrance, Calif. Sullivan, Teresa, Ottawa Thomas, Michael, Mission Thompson, Cherokee, Cherokee Thompson, Serena, Calena Thompson, Toby, Neodesha Townsend, Helen, Fort Scott Tucker, Joan, Lenexa Vassar, Ramona, Easton 284 Robertson—Vassar Sophomores Images The face under the mask A CURIOUS ALUMNUS, Bill Freeman, looks for the face under the mask of Gussie, the Gorilla mascot. Diana Hill, Pittsburg sophomore, is one of the two PSU mascots. Diana has been under the Gussie costume for two years, —photo by Steven Hausler Vitale, Dan, St, Louis, Mo. Volker, Wendy, Louisburg Walker, Michelle, Yates Center Wall, Barry, Overland Park Wallace, Mary, Pittsburg Webster, Kevin, Rose Hill Wheeler, Yvette. Fort Scott Wilbert, Craig, Zionsville, Ind Wilde, Mary, Lenexa Wing, Lisa, Cedar Winter, Clenda, Richards, Mo. Woestman, Kelly, Carthage Wood, Steve, Baxter Springs Youngdoff, David, Overland Park V itale—You ngdof f Sophomores Images 285 I Oi mag ± men Adams, Darryl. Overland Park Ahrens; Kelli, Olathe Alexander, Sandra , Kansas City Allegruci, Scott, Pittsburg Alsop, Thomas, Roeland Park Am me I, Dawn, Lenexa Ammons, C jrrs, Newton Amos, Albert, Columbus Arwine, Tina, Kansas City Ausemus, Ron, Radley Saf , Douglas, Baxter Springs Ball, Juanita, Centerville Bateman, Kebra, Pittsburg Beachboard, Dwight, Louisburg Beach net, Lynda, St. Paul Bechtel, Paul, Osawatamie Beldon, Scott, Pittsburg Bennett, Todd, Winfield Berger, Steve, Girard Bigando, Becky, Scammon Block, Deadra, Kansas City Bolling, Amber, Bronson Book out, Kim, Pittsburg Borror, Cheryl, Arkansas City Brachhahn, Diane, Merrtam Bradley, David, Fort Scott Bratton, Dale, Osawatomie Brazda, Daylene, Good land Brinkmeyer, David, Humboldt Brown, Evene, Kansas City 286 Adams— Brown Freshmen Images Cleaning up after the joker CLEANING UP AFTER a messy practical joker is one of the less pleasant tasks of the dorm residents. Tim Lake, LeRoy sophomore, helps his fellow floor mates of third floor Tanner Hall clean up the mess found after the residents were awakened by a firecracker. When they investigated, the hall was found flooded with two inches of water, —photo by David Barton Freshmen Images 287 i£±rvn£n n, maqzi Brown, Clennis, Overland Park Brumbuagh, Barry, Cahnute Buckman, Janet, Osawatomie Burge, Michelle, Dodge City Burns, Roger, Fredonia Bushnell, Renee, Parsons Butler, Kenny, Parsons Campbell, Bryce, Lawrence Campbell, Cathy, Independence Ca rot hers. Melody, LaCygne Carpino, Kathy, Columbus Carter, Kim, Wichita Castaneda, Robert, Kansas City Cates, Ray, Ottawa Childress, Mary, Olathe Chow, Frank, Fort Scott Christiansen, Edgar, Golden City Christy, Cina, Uniontown Chumley, Tracey, Erie Clark, Kathy, Shawnee Mission Clark, Danna, Pittsburg Collins, Cynthia, Shawnee Cox, Cheryl, Richmond Crandon, Jennifer, Derby 288 Brown—Crandon Freshmen Images Crismas, Rick, Fordland Crismas, Teresa. Garnett Crisswell, Lorre, BonnerSprings Cunnimgham, Robert, Columbus Da vied, Cheri, Pittsburg Davis, Ron „ Shawnee Mission Dawson, Charles, Parsons Dean, Timothy, Merriam Decker, Tony. Pittsburg Diskin, Phyllis, St Paul Dunning, Dotty, Erie Dyer, Tracy. Overland Park Ebbents, Kevin, Merriam Erickson, Shane, Girard Ewah, Louis burg Enjoying the day RELAXING BETWEEN CLASSES. Roy Edmins, Blue Mound sophomore, makes use of the campus Oval, The trees and benches on the Oval provide the students with a place to study, visit with one another, play frisbee or Hackey Sack or just to take a nap on a warm day.—photo by David Barton Crismas— E wait Fresh men Images 289 %£±nnzzn maqz± Fennell, Valencia, Kansas City Flaherty Emily, Prairie Village Fornelli, Greg. Roeland Park Fortman, Sarah, Pleasanton Fox, Ronda, Bonner Springs Franklyn, Becky , Olathe Frazier, Bryan, Neodesha Frechette, Lynne, Overland Park Galloway, Matt, Pittsburg Gardner, Cynthia, Prairie Village Garvey, Patricia, Shawnee Gauert, Gayle, Bueyrus Cehring, Nancy, Mulvane George, Paula, Redfield Coering, Melinda, Kansas City Graham, Ken, Paola Greek, Carry, Carterville, Mo. Creenberger, Joe, Kansas City Guinn, Susan, Minneola Hall, Jennifer, Pittsburg Hall, Mark, Chanute Hamilton, Lisa, Pittsburg Harrington, Kimberly, Kansas City Haskins, Linda, Osage City Hastings, Debbie, Bronaugh, Mo. Hays, Monte, Liberal, Mo, Hershberger, Shirley, Girard Hildebrandt, Kristen, Pittsburg Hill, Becky, Shawnee Mission Hill, Jeanne, Columbus 290 Fennell—Hill Freshmen Images Showing her school spirit SHOWiNC SUPPORT FOR the Gorilla is one of the functions of the PSU Pom Pon Squad. The squad performs at sports events and for other school ac- tivities. Glennis Brown, Overland Park freshman, enjoys contributing to the school spitit through her affiliation with the squad, —photo by Steven Hausier Hodges, Lori, Kansas City Horghan, Michael, Weir Hrenchir, Carol, Topeka Hubbard, Nat, Paol a Isnard, Travis, Coffeyville Jacksonf Julie, LaCygne Jacquinet, Beverly, Weir James, William, Girard Jameson, Steve, Girard Jantz, Carrie, Hoisington Hodges—Jantz Freshmen - 291 0 maqzi Making the green GETTING AWAY FROM the hum drum of school. Brad Willard, Columbus sophomore, plays a relaxing game of golf. Williams enjoys the game and plays every chance he gets. Playing and walking the nine holes gives him plenty of exercise, as well as a chance to get away from the pressures of college,— photo by Kent Thompson 292 Freshmen Images mzn Jilek, Shanlea, Wellsville Johnson, Jeff, Baldwin Johnsoni, Kimberly, Pittsburg Johnson, Lana, Columbus Johnston, Nancy .Blue Mound Jones, Beth, Cherokee Jones, Karen, Galesburg Jordan, Lisa, Kansas City Kaelin, Robert, Topeka Kancel, Phil, Kansas City Kelly, James, Topeka Keyset, Linda, Nevada, Mo. Klingenberg, Ann, Neodesha Krull, Shane, Osawatomie Kuhns, Jeff, Joplin, Mo. Kurtz, Jeffery, Girard Lake, Chris, LeRoy Lancaster, Debra, Chetopa Leon, Cheryl, Mound Valley Lewis, Melissa, Joplin, Mo. Leyda, Diana, Overland Park Long, Marianne, Lenexa Luellen, Donna, Prairie Village Lumsden, Tina, Prairie Village Mainz, Chris, Wichita Malloryt Stan, Baxter Springs Marken, Brenda, Salina Marstall, Cary, Manhattan Martin, Joanne , Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla, Martin, Patrick, Baxter Springs Jilek—Marttn Freshmen Images 293 a, mcLC)£± men Marquez, Jane, Pittsburg Maupin, Scott, Overland Park McAllister, Pam, Kansas City McManis, Kenna, Spring Hill McPherron, Richard f Wichita Middles wart, Kim, Oswego Millberry, Laura, Olathe Miller, Dean, Pratt Miracle, Earlene. Wichita Miyamoto, Yukari, Kushiyo, Japan Moore, Kristen, Overland Park Moore, Manda, Bonner Springs Moriconi, Jana, Frontenac Munson, Jennifer, Mission Oberley, John, Webb City Overman, Shellie, Liberal, Mo. Parker, Karen, Kansas City Pasche, Dana, Prairie Village Patterson, Renee, Joplin, Mo. Peak, Dan, Girard Pendleton, Carla, Coffeyville Peterson, Krista, Yates Center Phillips, Brent, Walker, Mo Phillips, Louise, Pittsburg Pitsch, Lori, Leavenworth Powell, Wendy, Derby Ramm, Shari, Prairie Village Ran bar, Cindy t Monroe Falls, Ohio Ratzlaff, Julie, Pittsburg Reinecker, Linda. Osawatomie 294 Marquez— Reinecker Freshmen Images Reinier, Karen, Greeley Reith, Mike, Walnut Reust, John, Pittsburg Richard, Deidra , Kansas City Richardson, Sharyl, Parsons Rickman, June, Girard Ricks, Alecia, Kansas City Ricks, Yvette, Kansas City, Mo. Ridenour, Mark, Osawatomie Roberts, Ruth , Kansas City Robinson, Beth, Shawnee Mission Robinson, Kathryn, 5hawnee Mission Rodriguez, Barbara, Weir Rogers, Chris , Overland Park Rogers, Julie, Fort Scott Waiting for the queen BLOCKING OUT THE SUN, Robin Titis, Frontenac freshman, waits for the announcement of the Homecoming Queen at the Homecoming Con- vocation. Entertainment was provided at the Con- vocation by the Pom Pon Squad and the PSU cheerleaders. —photo by David Barton Reinier—Rogers Freshmen Images z95 a, nzanai Long jumping COMPETING IN THE long jump, Kurt Wattlet, Joplin, Mo. junior, dashes down the long jump runway in the Weede Cymnasium. Wattlet is par- ticipating in the Allcomers Meet held by P5U,— photo by Steven Hausler Rush, Mike, Wichita Ruwart, Robyn, Overland Park Sarwarski, Julie, Columbus Scanlan, Mark, Wichita Schamberger, Mike, Overland Park Schifferdecker, Nancy, Hepler Schnackenberg, Michelle, Parsons Schoenhofer, James, Parsons Schwartz, Kurt, Blue Rapids Schwenker, David, Pittsburg Scott, Cynthia, Kansas City Searl, Laorla. LaCygne SearI, Lori, LaCygne Serafin, Brian, Lenexa Shearer, Carol, Columbus 296 Rush—Shearer Freshmen Images Shreve, Kevin, Girard Sills, Brent, Baxter Springs Simpson, Jana, Carl Junction, Mo, Sisson, Scot, Leavenworth Sluder, Tina, Pittsburg Smith, David, Overland Park Smith, Joyce, Bronson Smith, Terry, Overland Park Snow, Alan, Girard Sramek, Jay, Pittsburg Steadman, Clayton. Overland Park Stein field, Julie, Overland Park Stephan, Karen , Bonner Springs Stockton, Ray, Monnett, Mo. Sutton, Dianna, Columbus Shreve— Sutton Freshmen Images 297 %E±nmEn a mages Taka has hi, Midori, japan Thomas, Carrie, Mission Thonen, Kerry, Topeka Thorpe, Kimberly, Fort Scott Todd, Laura, Leavenworth Tom, Licely, Pittsburg Toney, Michael, New Caney, Texas Trester, Creg, Leawood Tubwell, Trenetta, Fort Riley Turner, Kathy, Girard Twitty, David, Pensacola, Fla. Vann, Elaine, Pittsburg Warstler, Ronald, Riverton Webb, Rhonda, Chanute Welch, lohn , Prairie Village Westhoff, Constance, Walnut Whitney, Doug, Osawatomie Wijama, Andy r Taiwan Wilbert, Karen, Pittsburg Williams, Ribin, Pittsburg Williams, Ronald, Kansas City Willingham, Renee, Pittsburg Wilson, Janet, Shawnee Wilson, Scott, Girard Winter, Joe, Richards, Mo. Wisner, Shelley, Springhill Woodrum, Mark, Weir Wosel, Cayleen, Arma Wright, Todd, Mound Valley Yeomans, Tyler, Overland Park 298 Takahashi—Veomans Freshmen Images !' Spending time with a friend SPAKE TIME IS often hard to fill, but Margaret Richardson, Wichita sophomore, spends most of her spare time caring for her horse, Maciba Richardson brought her horse to Pittsburg from Wichita when she first came to Pittsburg two years ago. Maciba stays on the Ted McCormick farm, south of Pitt- sburg. Margaret leases the grounds and splits the cost of keeping the horse with McCormick, —photo by Steven Hausler Freshmen Images 299 mCUj£L± ia.dua.tE. Studsn.t± Making money MANY STUDENTS AT PSU are gifted in the arts. Sam Farmer, Kansas City graduate student, has excelled in art. Farmer is a political cartoonist for the Kanza and Collegio. He keeps up with politics, which he says helps him with his cartoons.—photo by Steven Hausler 300 Graduate Students Images Allison, Jessica, Carl Junction, Mo, Alsina, Ibrahim, Caracas, Venezuela Arnote, J.R., Prairie Village Caicedo, Gerardo, Maracaibo, Venezuela Case, L sa, Wichita Chowning, Mary, Charlestown, Ind. Chrismon, Phillip, Miami, Ok la. Gordon, Scott, Bluejacket, Okla, Cuess, Tammy, Fredonia Kelm, William, Overland Park Kelley, Janine, Tyro Kelly, William, Joplin. Mo. Lee, Cynthia, Norwood, Mass. Link, William, Clendive, Mont. Ratanayanont, Rumplyporn, Bangkok, Thailand Readinger, Randall, Fort Scott Roberts, Eldo, Wichita Rygh, Elizabeth, Lake Mills, Iowa Shokrani, Ali, Pittsburg Smith, Steven, Springfield, Mo, Sole, Eric, Leawood Walker, Michelle, Pittsburg Tien, Lih, Japan Wimmer, Donald, Wichita Yoho, Tim, LeRoy Allison—Yoho Craduate Students Images 301 (J, mag£± Sznioz J ft uz ±z± Tight Schedule DIRECTOR OF Shirk Hall, Gary Walters, Pitt- ■g nursing student, has many tasks and onsibilities, Walters is also a full-time nursing ent at PSU. —photo by Dale Bratton 302 Senior Nurses Images Audley, Kevin, lola Beane, Lenore .Fort Scott Bicknell, Maura , Prairie Village Bramlett, Donna, Halstead Brammell, Mariane, Wei I sv ille Branstetter, Joei en, Fort Scott Bryne, Canda, Pittsburg Carpenter, Janet, Independence Brown, Cheryl, Overland Park CollinsAngela , Kansas City, Mo. Covet I, Teresa, Pittsburg Dobbins, Donna, Fort Scott Douglas, Linda, Moundviile, Mo. Evans, Nancy, Pittsburg Evans, Steve, Joplin, Mo. Femec, Jane, Merriam Fereira, Joan, Independence Fisher, Lisa, Upland, Ind. Fitzpatrick, Mary, Independence Forbes, Michael, Pittsburg Forbes, Patrick, Pittsburg Fowler, Debbie, Parsons Frechette, Jill, Overland Park Gardner, Alicia, Pineville, Mo. Giggleman, Henry, Little Rock, Ark Glaspie, Clarencetta, Parsons Glenn, Nancy, Kansas City, Mo. Gross, Myrna, Merriam Haralson, Jill, Carl Junction, Mo. Jarrett, Debra, Olathe Lindsey, Sheryl, Lamar. Mo. Logue, Melinda, Stafford Long, Jacqueline, Pittsburg Marshall, Jan .Erie Massey, Terry, Pittsburg Audley—Massey Senior Nursing Images 303 3, mac}£± zSz.nio'i JVi Morphy, Tricta, Prairie Village Munsey, Mary Beth, Frontenac New son, Douglas, Paola Noel, Melissa , Lamar, Mo. O'Connell, Maureen. Pittsburg Odaffer, Jo Lynn, Blue Mound Pauey, Vicky, Fort Scott Plumb, Cheryl. Humboldt Renfro, Margaret, Parsons Robinson, Allen, Pittsburg Seims, Kay, Pittsburg Sells, Kathleen,, Pittsburg Schnurbusch, Linda, Independence Spaulding, Marcia, Pittsburg Thomas, Elizabeth, Olathe Von Wedell, Linda, Columbus Vorse, Adele, Reading Wadell, Geneva, Overland Park Wallin, Kim, Prairie Village Watts, Martha, Joplin, Mo. Weast, Bonnie, Benton Whitcomb, Julia, Hoyt 304 Morphy—Whitcomb Senior Nurses Images fummu Bailey, Shannon Bertalotto, LuAnn Brown, Clennis Burns, Carol, treasurer Christie, Dianna Cloninger, Krina Crisswell, Lorre Cunningham, Tricia Fetzer, Ann Gardner, Cynthia Hague, Kelly Phillips Hansen, Belinda, treasurer Harbart, Lynn, Isbell, Mary, Johnson, Debbie Leyda, Diana Lotterer, Shelly Mann, Kimberely Masiero, Jill Masiero, Wendy Meade, Regina Meenahan, Patricia, Merchant, Kelly Miller, Tracy Mills, Mamie Moore, Kristin Morphy, Tricia Mullen, Jill Odell, Kimberly Plain, Polly Pollmiller, Janice Rickman, Faith Roberts, Ruth Rowland, Cynthia Russell, Christine Sailors, Heidi Sailors, Lisa Shaw, Dana Shead, Carol Simpson, Karen Sinn, Kimberlee Southwell, Susan, president Sparks, Shelly Steele, Jenny Stephan, Karen Stephan, Mary Walker, Kristeen Wallin, Kimberly Wood, Angela Zishka, Julie ■ Alpha Gamma Delta 3 uoGreeks THE ALPHA CAMMA DELTA team battles to get the best time in skin the snake at the Sigma Chi Derby Days on the oval. —photo by Steve Hausler KRISTIN MOORE, Overland park freshman, Dana Shaw, Carden City sophomore. Dawn Ammel, Lenexa freshman and Cary Hisle, Leavenworth junior enjoy sitting back and watching people dance at the Lambda Chi Alpha Cancer Dnace at Hollywood's, —photo by Brent Phillips The Alpha Gamma Delta homecoming float, a yellow submarine, took third place in the competition. The Alpha Gamma Delta sorority had a dance at the Tower Ballroom to raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. For a fundraising project they made a money tree and sold 25 cent raffle tickets for the tree. They also had a fund raiser for the House at Hollywoods, Through informal rush the group reahced its quota, but lost a few, then gained members again through informal rush in the winter. Alpha Camma Delta Greeks 30 Alsop, Tom Bingaman, Dale Carter, Thomas, President Cichy, Steve Collins, Chris Cook, Michael David, Mitch Donahue, Dennis Driver, Dave, Secretary Enayati, Ahmad Fewell, Troy Francisco, Robert Fuilbright, Terry Jacobs, Michael Kafaiwaa, Francis Karr, Jeffery Latz, William, Vice President Millert Dean Montgomery, Steven Reeded, Gregory Ryan, Kenneth Sanor, Michael, Treasurer Simpson, Jeff Sisson, Scott Tehel, William Wallner, Jonathon Wasson, Gregg Zimmerman, Barry 308 Pi Kappa Alpha Greeks THE PIKES AWARDED a grand prize of a semester with free tuition. Gregg Wasson, Wichita senior, announced the winner. Tom Carter, Shawnee Mission senior, and Christi Mann, Desoto sophomore, the winner of the best tan contest look on. —photo by Steven Hausler THE FAMOUS GRAY JEEPf pulls the Alpha Sigma Alpha and Pi Kappa Alpha Homecoming float down Broadway during the Homecoming Parade. Over 150 men and women hours were spent building the float called I've got a crush on you. —photo by Brent Phillips The Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity is alive again after their most successful Rush season in more than 20 years. This fraternity's objective is to promote campus and academic standards for young college men throughout their years of higher education. Their main goal for the year was to become the most im- proved chapter in the nation. After not competing in the homecoming float competition for eight years, the Pikes won second place this year. They also met a record goal in the blood drive, 429 pints. Pi Kappa Alpha Creeks 309 Beavers, Larry Brown, Kevin Caulfield, Steve Cloninger, Craig Cobb, William Collar, Michael Compton, Randy Conrad, John Craig, Robert, president Crandon, Brent Crowl, Kent Cox, Craig Doeden, Jonn Doolittle, Steven Dougherty, Kevin Duncan, Pat Duxbury, John Dyer, Steven Foudray, Kevin Hail, Christopher Harris, Chris Hartline, John Haxton, Tom Hoefer, Jim Krebs, Bill Lott, Troy McCurdy, Patrick Mendon, Todd Mine art, Tony Monsour, Mark Persike, Edward Pluenneke, Robert, treasurer Pierce, David Pintar, Creg Pollock, Wayne, secretary Pollmiller, Kevin Ramm, Paul Rewerts, Lex Roberts, Bradley Rioth, Jeff Roudebush, Tom Rowland, Don Rupp, Ronald Sawyer, Robert Smith, Terry Sullivan, Bill Swortwood, Michael Wagner, Mark Willis, Brad Will s, Michael, vice president Wilson, David Duncan, Kelly sweetheart 310 Sigma Chi Creeks A SIGMA CHI flag waves high over the student section in Brandenburg Stadium The Sigma Chis are proud supporters of Pitt State athletes, -photo by Brent Phillips STRAW CHUGGING WAS the name of the game for the Sigma Chis at Creek Cass sponsored by the Pi Kappa Alpha. Cheryl Borror. Ark City freshman, cheers on Kevin Pollmiller, Overland Park senior, and Don Rowland, Erie junior. Though the race was close, the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity placed fir- st. —photo by David Barton The Sigma Chi fraternity won the Peterson Significant Chapter status for the second year in a row. The award is given for overall excellence in a Sigma Chi chapter and is given only to the top ten chapters in the nation. They were also busy with Homecoming, placing first in the float competition and second in the yell-like-hell contest. The Sigma Chis sponsored a Drug and Alcohol In- formational Seminar this year for in- terested people. Sigma Chi Creeks 311 Berning, Chris, recording secretary Buchanan, Tim Burke, James, Burke, Patrick Casidy, jerol Clifford, Stephen Crazier, William Dodd, Joseph Elder, Mike Emery, John Harreld, Curtis Hecke, John Henkle, John, vice president Hess, Jeffery Hughes, Criff Johnston, Michael Kapler, Kevin Karigan, William, corresponding secretary Karleskint, Brian McPherron, Clen Mies, Mark Mitchell, Paul, president Muglach, Albert Norris, Jeff Ortiz, Benjamin Pitt, David Randolph, Randy Robertson, Jerry Sarver, Brad Stark, Timothy Stephan, Tony Stevens, Eddie Stultz, Jimmey Sublett, Danny Switlik, Roch Tremam, Jack Wheeler, Don Whitney, Doug Wilkerson, Mark Yeomans, Tyler Youngdoff, David Zumault, John Sigma Phi Epsilon 3 I 2 Creeks THE SIGMA PHI Epsilon Benefit Dance was held to raise money for the United Heart Fund. Several PSU students attended this benefit dance, and danced to the music of the Darts, —photo by Kent Thompson PAT BURKE, Fort Scott sophomore, and Heidi Sailors, Erie freshman, show their presence at the Lambda Chi Alpha Cancer Dance.—photo by David Barton GETTING TOGETHER and socializing with friends is an asset of the functions sponsored by PSU organizations. Here, Shannon Bailey, Chanute junior. Bill Karigan, Oswego junior, Deanna Conrad, Orlando, FI. freshman, Pat Burke, Fort Scott sophomore talk at the Sig Eps Heartfund Benefit Bal I. —photo by Kent Thompson Six Sigma Phi Epsilons went to Chicago to the National Conclave, the Sigma Phi Epsilon national meeting of chapters. The national policy for the fraternity was set at the meeting. The total pledge class was 18 members, the same as last year. The Sig Ep goals were to increase the rush program for the next year and to increase public awareness for fraternities through community projects. The major charity function was the heart fund ball, Feb. 3, 1984. The proceeds went to the Heart Association and totaled over $700. Sigma Phi Epsilon Creeks 3 I 3 Sigma Sigma Sigma | 41 Greeks LIKE ALL FUNCTIONS you need a cheering squad The Sigma Sigma Sigma girls were doing just that at the Sigma Chi tug-a-war which was part of Derby Week. —photo by David Barton STRUGGLING TO GET away from her tri-sig sisters is Donna Luellen, Prairie Village, freshman, who eventually was thrown in to the mud pit at the Sigma Chi tug-a-war, The Sigma Sigma Sigma girls showed their sister relationship by soaking themselves,— photo by David Barton Sigma Sigma Sigma is a sorority at Pittsburg that was active in philanthropic work and they donated funds to the Robbie Page Memorial to help several children's hospitals in the fall of this year. Their main goals are to promote sisterhood and help others. The Tri-Sigs also donated to the United Way, the March of Dimes and the American Cancer Society. They donated money to the Battered Women's Home, too. Sigma Sigma Sigma (- Greeks 3 I 5 _7au Bennett, Bob Bennett, Lynn, secretary Claar, Russell Corle, Steve, treasurer Crouse, Daniel Frost, Fanny, house mother Coble, David, president Hills, Grant Mclver, Nolan McKibben, Grant Phileps, Keli, chapter sweetheart Reed, Doug, vice president COMPETING AGAINST FOUR other fraternities, the Tau Kappa Epsilon crew cheered their team to victory. The TKEs drank their way to an easy victory in the Pi Kappa Alpha straw chug, which was one of several games at the Greek Cass.—photo by David Barton Tau Kappa Epsilon 3 1 O Creeks PUTTING THEIR BACK into it the Tau Kappa Epsilon stayed a great come back in the Sigma CHi tug-a-war contest that was part of Derby week. The TKEs lost the first match against the Sigma Phi Epsilon but came back to muscle their way to a victory over the Sig Eps and gain the championship of the tug-a- war. —photo by David Barton FRONT ROW: Satina Bennett, Susie McDaniel, Mary K. Rumphrey, Karen Bracken, Ann Westhoff, Donna Feuerborn. BACK ROW: Beth Larue, Elizabeth Westmoreland, Teresa Sullivan, Steve Coral, Sally Combs, Carla Didier, Tracy Ludvicek. — photo by Dale Bratton The Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity on campus stands for brotherhood and friendship. This year has been a year of rebuilding for TKE. They lost many members to graduation last spring and this fall, devoted a lot of time to Rush to compensate for the graduated members. The TKEs hosted a Fall Bash after the first home football game to raise money for house repairs. Their charity work was aimed at helping the St. Judes Hospital. They had a St. Judes Benefit dance at the Tower Ballroom and a picnic at the College Lake in conjunction with a national St. Judes Keg Roll. In the Keg Roll, two men actually rolled a keg from New Orlean, La. to Minnesota. The TKEs had their picnic when the keg was being rolled through Pittsburg. Tau Kappa Epsilon Creeks 317 c fPfilzcL £ic)ma Brackhahn, Diane Bresnick, Julie Carpino, Marla. president Coveil, Teresa Friggeri, Maressa Glenn, Donna Hartnett, Deborah Heath, Lynn, vice president Hill, Becky Hollenbeck, Trish Hrenchner, Carol Hunt, Mary Kasten, Lori Lawson, Kimber lee Lambrano, Barbara Mann, Kristi Marquez, Jane Martens, Krista McDaniel, Kelli, secretary Monsour, Annette Moon, Laurie Ratzlaff, Julie Ray, Stacey Reese, Piper Rogers, Lori Ross, Suzanne Stanley, Lisa, treasurer Titus, Robin Van Houten, Marisean Webb, Lisa Wilke, Charise The Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority's national philanthropic project was to aid the mentally retarded. The Pittsburg chapter raised money for New Horizons convalescent home and had four parties to raise money to send them to the Special Olympics. Alpha Sigs were active for the house as well. They had an Annual Sweetheart Dance, participated in homecoming festivities, placing second in the float competition and third in the Yell Like Hell competition and had a family visitation day in April. 318 Alpha Sigma Alpha Greeks JlumljcLa d(zL Austin, Franklin Baumann, Robert Beachboard', Dwight Bel field, Steve Boyle, Robin Burnett, Wayne Callahan, Patrick Carr, Randy Castaneda, Robert Dehan, John Dorsey, Max Grom, Steve Harlin, Doug Hisle, Cary fsnard, Travis Jerauld, Jeff, president Jones, Mark, treasurer Kuhns, Jeff lee, David Lott: Bob Lowmaster, Cale Madorin, Martin Mann, Mike Me Kechnie, Eddie McLaughlin, Steve, advisor Miller, John Milner, John Robinson, David Roche, Pat Roche, Tom Ryan, Michael Sanchez, Mike, vice president Scanlan, Mark Simmons, John Stinson, Mark Taylor, Wade Wade, Bill Wallis, Shawn Watson, Stephen Webb, James, secretary The Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity's theme this year was committment to chapter excellence. The group was busy with charity work throughout the year. A cancer benefit was held in the fall which raised over $2,000. For the sixth year in a row the Lambda Chis had 100 percent participation in United Way fund raising, they collected goods for the Salvation Army and made bi-annual trips to the Parsons Mental Hospital, giving gifts and visiting with patients. Lambda Chi Alpha Greeks 3 I 9 £iq ma Oc au amnia Allen, David Beam, David Bitner, Jeff Bryan, Brad Collins, David Compton, Mike Conrad, Tim Cunningham, Todd Curran, Michael Ebberts, Kevin Herron, Rob Hilburn, Jeff Hrabik, Brad Hrabik, Brent Johnston, Tom Kirkpatrick, James Mangan, Kevin McCutcheon, Mark Middleton, Mark Nicoll, William Porter, Carl Regan, John Sevedge, David, president Sherman, Jim Slater, Randy Talkington, Jim Waldschmidt, Jeff Wayman, Gerald Brotherhood is the motto for the Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity. The Sig Taus initiated 14 new pledges this year. They competed in the novelty act at Homecoming and had a party at the Tower for the American Heart Fund, raising SI,100. The house bought a computer this year, which allows the fraternity brothers to do computer assignments at the house instead of having to go to the computer center at Kelce Center. The computer serves the other members also. 320 Sigma Tau Gamma Greeks GROUPS GROUPS GROUPS GROUPS GROUPS GROUPS GROUPS GROUPS GROUPS GROUPS GROUPS GROUPS Introduction Groups Associated Students of Kansas TWO TOP STUDENTSRoch Switlik, Parsons senior, and David Ramsey, Fredonia junior, were vital forces on the Student Senate at Pittsburg State University. Switlik and Ramsey, members of Student Senate and ASK, held high positions in both organizations.—photo courtesy of the Collegio FRONT ROW: Roch Switlik, Gena Buche, Wayne Meeks, RobbMcGeary. Second Row; Jim Sherman, Jim Burke, Angie Wood, Patti Higgins Jerry Casidy, David Ramsey.—photo by Steven Hausler Groups The Associated Students of Kansas was founded ten years ago by Ron Hein who is now a state Senator from Topeka. Since many legislators are past ASK members or student senate members the association is establishing an ASK alumni association. ASK focused much attention on the Drinking Age Bill this year and supported responsible drinking. They were active in many Alcohol Awareness programs. Their goals changed with the legislative issues of the day. 322 Associated Students of Kansas Groups Campus Christians FRONT ROW: Chris Hana, Brenda Banks, joy L. Manthey, Walter Crouch, Jean Carter, Marian Dompey, Allen Hanhotzer, Serena Thompson, Susan Jarnagin. BACK ROW: Regina Letellier, Shellie Overman, Eddie Penner, Vern Pope, Cary W. Pike, Craig Myers, Phil Hall, DeWayne L. Livengood, Jim Sheet, Ruth Reynolds, Don Smith — photo by Dale Bratton FELLOWSHIP WAS A major part of the Campus Christian organization. The Campus Christians had several group get-togethers in which Campus Christians invited students to take part in their picnics, such as the one last fall at the Campus Lake, —photo by David Barton The main purpose of Campus Christians is to extend the knowledge of God to those interested in learning. Anyone may become involved with the Campus Christians group; he need not be a full-time or even a part-time student at Pittsburg. The officers, however, must be full-time Pittsburg students. The group attended three retreats this year, at Camp Pomme de Terre, Thayer and the Lake of the Ozarks. The main objectives of the retreats are to encourage people and discover more about God's work. Groups Campus Christians Croups 323 - Cheer-Yell-Leading Squad FRONT ROW: Tissy VanBecelaere, Gus, Beth Jones. SECOND ROW: Tylr Yeomans, Susan McKinney, Stacy Ryan, Penny Helm, Lori Simmons, Dave Youngdoff, BACK ROW: Glen G'Daffer, Randy Jones, Joe Dodd, Greg Truster —photo by Steve Hausler FRONT ROW: Glen O'Daffer, Randy Jones, Greg Truster, Stacy Ryan, Joe Dodd, Dave Youngdoff. SECOND ROW: Susan McKinney, Tyler Yeomans, Penny Helm. THIRD ROW: Lori Simmons, Beth Jones. BACK ROW: Tissy VanBecelaere.—photo by Steve Hausler Groups The cheerleaders faced a dilemma with no Gus at the first of the year, but did finally get a new one. The group also had several fund raisers throughout the year. The cheerleaders had two clinics this year, a three day clinic for the St. Paul schools, two days for senior high and one day for junior high, and a two day clinic for area junior and senior highs at Lincoln Center. They also judged the area high school try outs. Approximately 17 women and 9 men tried out for the 1983-84 squad. 324 Cheerleaders Groups PSU Pom-pon Spirit Squad 9 FRONT ROW: Julie Williams, Toni Ala, SECOND ROW: Kristy Smith, Vicki Height, Cindy Gardner, Lori Kriswell, Tina Sluder. BACK ROW: Vencie Fennell, Joan Engardio, Kristi Monk, Cindy Dotterer, Alecia—photo by Kent Thompson LINING UP TO PERFORM, the Pittsburg State University Pom-Pon squad marches on the floor in Weede Cymnasium for the Half-time entertainment. The Pom-Pon squad performs many routines every year for half-time and pre-game entertainment — photo by Dale Bratton Pittsburg State University's Pom-Pon Spirit Squad performed at half-time of a football game last year and did side-line chants at all the games. They also per- formed at the PSU basketball games and were invited to MSSU in Joplin, Mo., as guest performers at the PSU-MSSC basketball game. The squad held two dances at the Tower as fund raisers to cover their expenses for the year. PSU's Alumni Center assisted the squad in buying school jackets for the squad. Groups Pom-Pon Groups 325 Newman Club THE ICHABODS are dead wa$ the portrayal of the Newman Club during the Homecoming Parade.— photo by Brent Phillips SURFIN P5U was the float theme for the Newman Club. The Newman Club recieved a first place trophy for there work on the float.—photo by Brent Phillips Groups The Newman Club was active in homecoming festivities this year and their queen candidate, Pamela Farney, was the 1983 Homecoming Queen. The Newman dub also won the sweepstakes trophy during homecoming. Twenty-five members attended the Kansas Catholic College Students' Convention at Rock Springs Ranch. Next year the Pittsburg State University group will host the annual 326 Newman Club Groups FRONT ROW. Gene Buche. Pam Farney. BACK ROW: Robert Titus, Mike Maiu —photo by Dale Bratton FRONT ROW: Eddie Conrad, Robert Titus, Mike Main. SECOND ROW: Gena Buche, Margaret Dubois, Marcia Beachner, Phylis Westhoff, Linda Beachner, Ann Levins, Chris Olguine, Donna Feurbom, Tom McFall, Mark DeVoss, David Main. THIRD ROW: Pam Farney, Robert Pitnick, Barbara Johnston, Karen Wilbert, Laura Kirkland, Judy Becker, Jane Wilmoth, Regina Smith, Debra Keplinger, MiMi DeVoss, Dee Vitt, Karen Kaiser, Becky Campbell, Scott Wilson, Mike Hessman. FOURTH ROW: Kim Middleswort, Kim Harrington, Kelly Merrell, Renee Willingham, Charlotte Mariconi, Donna Comancho, Denise Wulf, Mike McCormick. FIFTH ROW: Wayne Keplinger, Richard Ralph, Paul Huycke, Dave Ramsey, Becky Duffin, Alice Vitt, Sue Pyle, Diane Dooley, Kelly Spritzer, Audrey Van Becelaere, Chester Jones. BACK ROW: Elizabeth Westmoreland, James Schreiber, Tim Yoho, Bryan Becker, Cary Duffin, Martha Fees, Jim Smith, Hessoum Bellou, Michael Morgan, Cheri David, Dan Peak, Jana Mariconi, Alan Snow, Don Rigensberg, Greta Bailey, —photo by Dale Bratton convention. The Newman club par- ticipates in intramurals, plans many social events and has an Annual Awards Banquet. The Newman Center itself is for all students to use, not just the Newman Club members. Groups Newman Club Croups 327 ROTC Guerilla Company JUMPING OFF RUSS HALL which is part of the ROTC training program, is Margaret Richardson, Wicmta sophomore. Richarson, along with several other ROTOoersonel took part in this demonstration at Parent's L£ ay last fall. —photo by David Barton FRONT ROW: Pam Starrett, Susan Wade, Pamela Allen, Mark Spillman, Greg Whiteley, Margaret Richardson, Danny Armstrong. SECOND ROW: Steve David, Scott Pendleton, Gary Marshall, Jim Bob Cornell, Douglas Cramer, David Shimp. THIRD ROW: Tal Buset, Car! Mahnreu, Pete Callagher, Dan Riley, Shane Krull, Pat Winchester. BACK ROW: Dave Johnson, David Bowen, Craig Johnson, Randy Lung. photo by David Barton Groups A week of physical training and the passing of a test are the requirements needed to gain entrance into the ROTC Cuerrilla Company, The purpose of Guerrilla Company is to provide good leadership training. The group assisted with the roadblocks for the Homecoming parade and several road races. Semester highlights for the participants were two and three day patrol ing exercises. Guerrilla Company also won the blood drive two semesters in a row. 328 ROTC Groups PSU Student Senate DISCUSSING THE PROPOSED]ncrease in the price of parking stickers is Darrell Masoner, director of Campus Security, Masoner told the Student Senate that parking conditions will continue to decline unless proper actions are taken. The Student Senate heard many complaints from students about parking on the PSU campus. The Senate worked toward improving parking conditions for the students.— photo courtesy of the Collegio FRONT ROW: Jenny Steele, May Flack, Renee Willingham, Donna Salsbury, Daylene Brazda, Kathy Scott, Gena Buche, Paul Hofer, Robb McCeary. Second Row: Roch Switiik, Angie Wood, Ken Thompson, Patti Higgins, Hector McAnderson, Don Rowland, Al Muglach, Gregg Wasson, Steve Mon- tgomery, Wayne Meeks, David Ramsey. Back Row: Kreg Cox, Kelley Cornell, Rob Herron, Jim Sherman, Pat Jurgensmeyer, Jim Burke, Jerry Casidy, Bill Tehel, Anthony Manning—photo by Steven Hausler The Student Senate worked at in- creasing its effectiveness, which they say must begin with internal effectiveness. They worked on debugging their con- stitution throughout the year. The Senate changed the fie breaking policy and now the chairman of the senate breaks a tie instead of the President. They also met with the administration to change and add certain policies. One added policy is the academic fees. In the past, there was no academic fee at Pittsburg State to com- pensate declining support from state funding. Groups Student Senate Groups 329 Rugby Club FRONT ROW: Gene Breinenbaugh, Pat Gill, Tony Ogburn, Mike Groves, Greg Jarvis, Todd Bennett, Greg Smith. BACK ROW: Bob Leuteritz, John Nicholson, Rob Jarvis, Tom Roudebush, Eric Robertson, Stan Larson, Tim Gangel, Rob Schebor, —photo by Dale Bratton TONY OCBURN, Overland Park senior, makes an openfieid tackle on Mark Garies, alumni, during a PSU Rugby Alumni game.—photo by Michael Toney Groups Participants in one of the most rugged contact sports on campus would have to be the Rugby Club. Two annual events, the Jim Jones party and their Pig Roast, symbolized their party skills, but the team's real test of endurance took place on the rugby field. The absence of protective equipment in this sport signifies that these men show more dedication to a sport that few others dare. 330 Rugby Club Groups rM'1 T'i PAT GILL, Gardner senior, talks over strategy with his teammates before the Alumni game.—photo by Michael Toney ON AN IN BOUNDS pass, Stan Larson, Overland Park junior, tries to go over teammate Rob Schebor Leavenworth senior, for the ball.—photo by Michael Toney Rugby Club Croups 331 American Baptist Campus Ministry FRONT ROW: Hazel Belden, Gayle Kennedy, Janet Higerd, Sandy Curran, Kim Thorpe, Cynthia Gard- ner. BACK ROW: James Potts, Matt Beldon, Kent Higerd, Scott Beldon, Steve Curran, Steven Smith, Mike Rush, —photo by Brent Phillips Accounting Association FRONT FOW: Julie Bresnick, Bett-Cee Anthon, Gena Rexwinkle, Judy Becker, Linda Holmes, Barbara Unruh, June Rickman, Ronda Butler, Candle Oldham, Vicki Augustin. SECOND ROW: Guy Owings, Randall Readinger, Kevin Taylor, Regina Peak. Debbie Davied, Gayle Lee, Teresa Harrell, Arlene Smith, Bill Helm. BACK ROW: Bryan Rickman, Bill Lloyd, Bill Huffman, Kevin Woodward, Troy E, Hill, Wendell Burg, Paul Wi 11 iamson. —photo by Steve Hausler Groups American Baptist Campus Ministry is an organization open to any person on campus. They met once a week and did projects for fellowship, including a hayride and went Christmas caroling. ABCM had an entry in the sign com- petition during Homecoming, Guest speakers associated with the accounting field were featured at the monthly meetings of the Accounting Association. The Accounting Association is open to any student with an interest in the accounting field. A field trip was taken each semester to businesses associated with the accounting field. The group also had a picnic each semester. 332 A B CM Accounting Groups Society of Automotive Engineers FRONT ROW: Tony Ogburn, Don Nelson, Kevin Webster, Linda Blackwood, Francis Oborny, Bob Frisbee. SECOND ROW: Pat Win, Tony Savage, Rick Simpson, Carl Jones, Marty Richardson, Richard Schmidt, Jeff Bohnonblast, Kathy Zook. BACK ROW: Dr, George Brooker, Jim McDermott, Steve Coryle, Danny Armstrong, Brian Luttrell, Beve Sizemore, Kris Kipp, Dennis O'Brien, Peter Keshefi, Ken Gordon, —photo by Dale Bratton PSU Baseball Club The Society of Automotive Engineers featured several speakers at their bi- weekly meeting. They had meetings in Kansas City once a month and took other field trips. The group sponsored a car show at the end of April. Selling hats and a 100 inning marathon were fund raisers the Baseball Club had to raise money for their program. The Baseball Club is open to any students who wish to play baseball. Fundamentals were worked on during practice, and a 36 game schedule was slated with area junior colleges. Due to the wet spring, several games were cancelled. FRONT ROW: Mike Mann, Paul Marquez, Danny Dellasega, Jim Blackwell, Tim Amershek, Bruce Rea, Pat Boaz. BACK ROW: Karen Stockbaad, Tommy Thomas, Rich Henderson, Dale Johnson, Barry Wall, Barry Brumbaugh, Kurt Richwine.— photo by Dale Bratton Groups Auto Engineers Baseball Club Groups 333 Biology Club FRONT ROW: Kelly Cornell, Joni Hays, Mary Jaeger, Jolene Mosler, Shelly Shepard. BACK ROW: Todd Brown, David Ukena, Angela Selmon, Don Wimmer, Dean Bishop, Leon Dinkins.—photo by Dale Bratton Business Organization Activities Council FRONT ROW: Randall Readinger, Carolyn Roth, Terry Crain, Sharon Osment, Brad Whirley, Debbie Coucher, Teresa Harrell, Michelle Walker. SECOND ROW: Terry Mendenhall, Shally Long, Kathryn Richard, Gregg Murdock, Scott Miller, Nanette johnston, Cathy Campbell. BACK ROW: Bob Burr, Jim Imbeau. Kevin Brown, Carolyn DeBoutez, Elaine Munson, Julie Bresnick. -photo by Dale Bratton Groups Guest lectures on a wide range of topics related to biology were featured at the bi- weekly meetings of the Biology Club. The organization is open to any persons in- terested in biology. The Biology Club sponsored the annual PSU Biology Day. High school students were invited to compete in different areas of biology. The Business Organizations Activities Council is comprised of a president and elected members from each business organization at Pittsburg State. This year BOAC was busy with sponsoring a reception for the School of Business Dean's Scholars and organizing the Kelce Keg and Cook-out at the College lake. Members of BOAC sold tickets to the cook-out. It was mainly for business students and faculty, however, all students were invited. 334 Biobgy Business Groups Crescent Club i L FRONT ROW: Frances Gregar, Diana Hill, Kim Jergens, Dawn Crowell, Laura Millbern, Sheryl Covoreau. BACK ROW: Lori Searl, Annette Plank, Kim Bolinger, Lori Krumsick, Angy Landon, Patricia Catheart, Carrie Thomas, Debbie Hupp, Frances PoscN-photo by Steven Hausler I f w til - Dellinger Hall FRONT ROW: Jeff Sexton, Dan Schultz, Jeff Barber. SECOND ROW: Kendall Alstatt, Diane Noakes, Susan Mitchell, Bob Lovsbach, Paul Kuestersteffen, James Brown. THIRD ROW: Corey Iber, Kari Holloway, Mark Childress, Dee Witt, Pam Wilks, Stephanie Tuggle, Garry Brown Lee, Vicky Hight, Roger Scoles, Drew Harris, Steve Green. FOURTH ROW: Jackie Maple, Luanna Mobrey, Robin Samuels, Debbie Lancaster. Rhonda Webb, Brenda Marken, Julie Sarwinski, David Brown, Tracy Shafner, Mike McCormik. FIFTH ROW: Scott Harding, Glenda Harding, Mike Chow, Rob Smith, Chris Ammon, Mike Vinneman. BACK ROW: John Hartline, Linda Keyser, Jennifer Plake, Beth Brandei, Michelle Walker, Tina Lumsden, Leslie Courtney, Dottie Dunning, Karen Jones, Melinda Coering, Tami Dodds, Marianne Long, Jim Soper,—photo by Dale Bratton The Crescent Club is the little sis organization of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. The main function of the organization is to help the men of the fraternity with rush parties and fund raisers. The Crescent Club held a dance at the Tower to raise money for future projects. From the co-ed dorm, Dellinger Hall, two queen candidates and a car were sponsored during Homecoming activities. A Halloween dance and a Valentine's Day dance were held for the dorm residents. Dellinger Day was held at College Lake during the spring. Besides social activities, educational activities were stressed and promoted. Groups Crescent Dellinger Croups 335 Delta Mu Delta fRONT ROW: Pam Hein, Elaine Kindall, Bett-Cee Anthon, Carolyn DeBoutez, Brad Whirley, Traci Posch. Julie Bresnick.SECOND ROW: Vicki Fausett, Greta Bailey, Lynne Lehman, Pam Allen, Cindy Ratliff, Diana Vitt, Gena Rexvvinkle. Lori Baker, Kathleen Hamilton, Michelle Walker, Linda Mur- nane, Joan Cleland, Mark Miller, Mary I, Olson, Darla Bishop, Derek Coppedge, Jeff Brewer, Paula Huge. BACK ROW: Lori Cherry, Avis Blazer, David O'Bryan. Scott Miller, Paul David Williamson, Douglas Lawellin, Patrick Swender, Dr. Richard K. Hay, Melinda McCoy, Kathy L. Hershey, Brenda D. Murdock, —photo hy Dale Bratton Data ProcessingManagement Association FRONT ROW: Kendall Draeger, Randy Sloan, Scott .Miller, Wilford Huston, Steve Doolittle, Creg Elwell. SECOND ROW: Lori Cherry, Avis Blazer, Cathy Cambell, Cathy Classen, Lisa Miller, Becky Walker, Lynn Vincent. BACK ROW: Jeff Sexton, Don Wiley, Joe Husbaum, Paul D. Williamson, Jeff Phipps, Kim Lucas, Diane Francis, Anne Sinclar.—photo by Dale Bratton Groups Delta Mu Delta is a business honor society made up of junior and senior business majors. They held banquets last fall and last spring to initiate new members to the society. The Data Processing Management Association has worked this year to in- crease its membership. They had a bake sale to raise money and had two parties, including a Christmas and farewell to grads party at Dr. Felix Dreher's house. Dr. Dreher is the chairperson of computer science and information systems and the group's sponsor. Members of DPMA took a field trip to the one of the homebase Western Insurance Company offices in Fort Scott and viewed the data processing center. 336 Delta Mu Delta DPMA Croups Ecumenical Christian Ministry FRONT ROW: Thomas Kuo, Kassan Ayati, Donald Wimmer, Manbana Ershadi, Karen Proffitt. BACK ROW: Lila Catanzaro Hudson, Mojtaba Mani, Lisa Fisher, Becky Walker, Polly Plain, Greg Trotnic, Feo Ortega, —photo by Kent Thompson Fellowship of Christian Athletes i— FRONT ROW: Ellen Harrington, Melissa Lewis, Stephanie Smith, Lynn Palmquist, Stacy Docherty, Mary Jones, Becky Ferguson. SECOND ROW: Amy Eisele, Karen Maloy, Kristin King, Cindy Smith, Jill Mullen, Linda Sawyer, Cindy Clark, Chris Wheaton. THIRD ROW: Kristi Russell, Bob Frisbee, Sherry Brooks, Cathy Brenner, Bill Huffman, Phil Reyburn, Steve DePriest, Susan McKinney, Liz Thomas, Joe Johnson, Doug Ball, Richard C. McGowan. BACK ROW: Brad Roberts, Jonathon Johnson, Randy Jones, Randy Russell, Craig Myers, John Fowler, Marc Mullen, Bryan Sperry, Keith Harris, —photo by Dale Bratton Ecumenical Christian Ministries is open to all race, all people. They are supported by local churches and are on seven campus'. Their motto is one mind, one accord, with the Lord. The ECM has weekly meetings, programs and worship services coordinated by Agape, the core group of ECM. A barn dance was part of the Homecoming festivities for the members of Fellowship of Christian Athletes. FCA took first place in the sign competition and entered a float and queen candidate. Speakers were featured at several of the weekly meetings. They also held fall and spring banquets. FCA participated in all of the intramural sports. Groups ECM FCA Groups 337 Finance Club FRONT ROW: Mark Monsour, Debbie Goucher, Evan Sturm. BACK ROW: Mike Stogsdill, Ed Donnelly. Rod Burr. Donald J. Brown, —photo by David Barton Foreign Language Club FRONT ROW: Melanie Greaves, loellen Shipman, Sandra Carter, Beverly Vogel, Ivania Rountree, Christa Rothgeb. SECOND ROW: Jeanette Sexton, Dr, Carol Mac Kay, Beverly Denny, Dr. Collen Gray, Marcia Hedges, Kurt Leibundgut. BACK ROW: Quint Matson, Dr. Herri Freyburger, Dr. Burt Patrick, Eric Sole, John Newson. Lester Adams.— photo by Dale Bratton Groups The Finance Club is for any Pittsburg State University student interested in finance. The club works at getting people interested in finance and proving that it is not a dry subject. This year they took a trip to Kansas City and visited the Kansas City Board of Trade and the United Bank of Missouri's bond department. They have a tutoring service for students in Finance and are considering setting up a con- sulting project. To help their members get a feel of financial matters the Finance Club owns a few stocks. A field trip to the Nelson Art Gallery in Kansas City was a highlight of the French Club's activities for the year. The tour was enhanced with a special French lecture. Several French majors make up the club, but an interest in French is the only prerequisite to be a member. The club met once a month and had several parties, including one with a Mardi Gras theme, French Club also helped with Language Day at Pittsburg State University. 338 Finance Foreign Languages Groups Golden Hearts FRONT ROW; Kim Middleswart, Shannon Bailey, Kelly Hague, Mary Sceuetty, Kimberlee Sinn, Irene Haws, BACK ROW; Karen Stephan, Shelly Loiterer, Anne Levans, Kim Harrington, Jolt White, Glennis Brown, David Pooo, Penne Helm, Bernadette Hofer, Deanna Conrad, Julie Jackson, Diana Leyda, Julie R atz I af f. —photo by Dale Bratton Graduate Student Association The Golden Hearts are little sisters to the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. Their main purpose is to help the fraternity with fund raisers, parties and rush. The Golden Hearts made pillows and a large heart for the porch at the Sig Ep house. They also had a Valentine's Day dance for their big brothers. This year the Golden Hearts had 24 members, more than they have had in the past. To become a Golden Heart a girl must attend rush parties the same as pledges must; the girls are chosen in the same manner as pledges also. The Graduate Student Association spent the fall semester planning for their spring research colliquium contest. Twenty-five papers were submitted this year. The group hosted a banquet to honor the winners of the colliquium and other outstanding grad students. In addition to the banquet, they hosted a reception for President Donald Wilson. FRONT ROW: Jannette Mauk, Danette Thakwray, Carolyn Fehrenbach, Jan Wallace, Rebecca White, Maria Valverde, Linda Jensen, Arvind Mande, Kevin Krippner. SECOND ROW: Alvin H. Proctor, Beth Rygh, Robert Qualls, Steven F. Smith, Keith C. Harris, Mariann Retihorst, Benjamin Doss, Vincent Rupp, Shivakvmar Kolandaivelv.—photo by Brent Phillips Groups Golden Hearts Craduates Croups 339 Graphic Arts Club FRONT ROW: Scott Spineto, Connie Mietchen, Dayleen Brazda, John Castro, Ray Bachura. BACK ROW: Catherine Wirsching, Traci Stover, Zeinolabadein Daryani, Kelly HoIJstadt, Theresa Tomelleri, pictured, but not physically Keith Masuch. —photo by Steven Hausler Gamma Epsilon Tau FRONT ROW: Jesus ). Rodriguez, Bonnie George, Catherine Wirsching, Cathy Wallingford, Paul Kuestersteffen. BACK ROW: John Miller, LaDonna West, Mariann Rethorst, Mark Dulek, —photo by Steven Hausler Groups Preparing resumes for the university students is a service the Graphic Arts Club offers to PSU. They took field trips to Chicago, IL, and Dallas, TX., to in- vestigate club interests. Several members were honored at the annual Printing Awards Banquet. Gamma Epsilon Tau is an honorary organization for juniors and seniors in the printing department with at least a 3.0 grade point average. The organization stresses leadership and service within the printing department. They print resumes for Pittsburg State University students and will print for people outside the University. Gamma Epsilon Tau par- ticipates with the Graphic Arts Club awards banquet. 340 Graphics Arts GET Groups Interfraternity Council FRONT ROW: Kreg Cox, Robert Craig, Mitch David, Dave Driver, Gary Hisle, Bob Lott, Doug Reed, Grant Hills. BACK ROW: Mark Wilkerson, Tyler Yeomans, Mark McCutcheon, James Webb, John Henkle, David Coble, Dave Allen, Bill Sullivan, —photo by Steven Hausler Instrument Society of America FRONT ROW: Marty Garrett, Lance Sheldon, Jay Juby, Jay Davis, Pat Coward. BACK ROW: Nansen Smith, Mark Adamson, Todd Taylor, David Chaffin, Richard McGowan, Steve Hefley. —photo by Steven Hausler Governing the campus fraternities is the function of the Intrafraternity Council. The council is made up of representatives from the different fraternities. They do community projects and work with the Panhellenic Council to coordinate Greek Week. The Instrument Society of America is devoted to advancing the theory, design and manufacturing of electronic in- struments and controls. This year as a main funding project the members ran an electronics store and sold parts to PSU students. Groups IFC lnstruments Groups 341 Kansas Association of Nursing Students FRONT ROW: Linda Schneider, Lisa Fisher, Marianne Brammell, Karen Kaiser.SECOND ROW: Melissa Noel, Kim Witllin, Myrna Gross, Tricia Morphy, Teresa Reiner, Debbie Hupp, Helen Liebeno, Kristin King, Debra Lea jarrett. BACK ROW: Carol Burns, Maura Bicknell, Geneva Wadell, Lesli McCoy, Kim Bauder, Lori Hedgkinson, Lori Bartlett, Steve Switzer, —photo by Brent Phillips PSU Student Chapter of Kansas Engineering FRONT ROW: R. V. Alllarez, Patrick Coward, Nelda Johnston, Nansen Smith, J. Bryan Sperry. BACK ROW: KregCox, Robert Gardner, Rebecca Graham, Jeff Simpson, William McDowell, David Browne.— photo by Dale Bratton Groups The Kansas Association of Nursing Students sold personalized T-shirts to raise money this year. They also sold stethoscopes, cap totes and blood pressure cuffs to nursing students. For a Valentine's treat, the KANS sponsored a dance for the nursing students. The Pittsburg State University Chapter of Kansas Engineering is a new organization this year. It is designed to give people a better understanding of engineering. They are mostly supported by the National Society of Engineers. The group took several field trips throughout the year. Some of which were to Helio Aircraft, King Radio and Wolf Creek . 342 KANS Craphic Engineering Croups Kappa Mu Epsilon FRONT ROW: Debbie Birney, Lisa Burgan, Brad Anenill, Rebecca Graham, Earlene Brownewell, Bobbie Woodard. SECOND ROW: Helen Kriegsman, Margaret Dubois, Wanda Lawson, Mary Slobaszewski, Dana M. Columbia, Melinda Powers, Pamela Duncan. BACK ROW: Bart Shelts, Mark Million, David Simpson, David Bowne, Brian Karleskint, Howard Thompson, Harld Thomas.— photo by Dale Bratton Lambda Sigma Society The Pittsburg State University chapter of the National Mathematics Honor Society, Kappa Mu Epsilon differs from some honor societies in that one doesn't have to be a grad student or a mathematics major to join. The only requirement is to be in the top third of one's class academically and have completed three semesters at PSU. KME sponsored math relays for Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma high school students this year and a trip to Phillips Petroleum in Bartlesville, Ok for some PSU math classes. Lambda Sigma Society is a sophomore honor society. The members are selected by faculty and members of the society. Last fall, they hosted the Lambda Sigma Society Regional Convention. They also sold t-shirts during Homecoming. They held a dance during the spring semester to raise money for the Elm Acres Boys Home. FRONT ROW: Marc Mullen, Marcia Beachner, Wendy Volker, Cathleen Brenner, Nelda Johnston, Ramona Vassar, Bernadette Hofer, Lora Bertalotto, SECOND ROW: Vicki Clemens, Teri Deffenbaugh, Lisa McDonald, LeAnna Miller, Sue Pyles, David Pennington, Bob Lorsbach, Rodney Murrow. BACK ROW: Bill Huffman, Alice Kunshek, Greg Pintar, Rhonda Butler, Michelle Walker, Debbie Kurtz. Groups Kappa Mu Epsilon Lambda Sigma Croups 343 Marketing Association FRONT ROW: Shelly Speiser, Donna Tunis, jerry Rogers, Kevin Brown, Nanette Johnston, Ken Thompson, Regan Mullinax, Pam Harris, Cina Meade, Pam BenneuSECOND ROW: Pritsadanud Lyon, Sally Long, Kelly Hague, Sharon Osment, Brenda Murdock, Susan Bradford, Paula Kluhsman, Robin Samuels, Nancy Reagan, Pam Hein, Sheryl Stevenin, Roch A, Switlik, Kristi Foley .BACK ROW: Jeff Brewer, Perry Bloesser, Robbie Brooks, Wendell Burg, Joseph Jordan, Dale Johnston, Alan Krenz, Mark Chapman, Julie Butts, —photo by Brent Phillips Masters of Business Administration Association FRONT ROW: Jann Reed, Kathy Palo, Cynthia R. Taber, Salomon D. Castillo, Michelle Walker, Cindy Ratliff, Rhonda Replogle, Karen Bradshaw. BACK ROW: Jatin Mehta, Ron Wood, James Imbeau, James R. Bebb, William Kelm, Randall R. Readinger, Derek Coppedge, Clen McLaren —photo by Dale Bratton Groups A barn party kicked off the fall semester for the Marketing Association. This organization is made up of Marketing and Business majors, but is open to anyone who has an interest in this area. Field trips to Kansas City, Bartlesville, and Dallas were taken throughout the year to observe different aspects of the marketing field. The Masters of Business Administration Association is an organization for graduate students and has dues of $7 a year. This year the MBAA was more active than in past years and had more members. Their biggest accomplishment for the year was getting rid of the MBAA com prehension exam. They had two seminars, two parties and five brown bag meetings with guest speakers. 344 Marketing MBAA Croups Nation-Mitchell Halls FRONT ROW: Debbie Kurtz, Becky Franklin, Stephanie Smith, Lynn Palmquist, Shigeko Ito, Yoko Mifune, Mary Jaeger, Elaine Munson, LaDonna West, Jilt Frechette, Rita Little, Judy Becker. Margaret Dubois. Angela Selmon, Pam Famey, Nancy Anderson, Shelley Wisner, Linda Reinecker, Paula Jackson. SECOND ROW: Valencia Fennell, Lisa Roark, Lori Hodges, Susan McKinney, Liz Thomas, Vickie Gollhofer, Gae Keller, Nancy Schifferdecker, Lori Pitsch, Shellie Overman, Serena Thompson, Teri Deffenbaugh, Lory Conrad, Marlea Westerman. Kenna McManis, Kristin King, Kristin Peterson, Becky Fast, Janet Buckman THIRD ROW: Donna Camacho, Midori Takahashi, Sandra D. Alexander, Gloria Bell, Debbie Birney, Paula Stephens, Kerry Cobb, Sue Linnecke, Sheili Schoenhals, Marcia Beachner, Pauline Reagor, Daylene Brazda, Kelly Woestman, Julie Jackson, Juanita Ball, Jann Greenberger Magwire, Jonna Johnson. FOURTH ROW: Melissa Lewis, Christy Lane, Alecia Ricks, Lisa Jordan, Alice Velasquez, Lori Brown, Carol Haesemeyer, Mary Jones, Stacey Ledom, Lynda Beachner, Phyllis Diskin, Nancy Gehring, Donna Bohnsack, Nelda Johnston, Nancy Johnston, Rita Voegel. BACK ROW; Shelly Young, Earlene Miracle, Kristi Russell, Tammy Gamble, Anita A. Maus, Shanlea Jilek, Wendy Ewalt, Chris Weaton. Cindy Clark, Sharon Hunt, Amy Eisele, Evelyn Diebolt, Cristina Olguin, Julie Vining — photo by Brent Phillips Omicron Delta Epsilon ----------------------------------------------- FRONT ROW: Martha Gibson, Ruth Duling, Anna Reynolds, Elaine Munson, Kathleen Hamilton. Second Row: Sharon Ayling, Linda Murnane, Coletta Pitts, Candie Oldham, Pamala Harris, Julie Bresnick, Brenda Murdock, Paula Huso, Sally Long. BACK ROW; John McArthur, Evan Sturm, Steve McBride, James Villamaria, Paul D. Williamson, Doug Lawellin, Wendell F. Burg, Tim L. Hall, Scott Miller, —photo by Dale Bratton Nation-Mitchell Hall held a party in the last fall with the men of Shirk Hall. They also held a party at the Tower for the whole school, they also sponsored two candidates for Homecoming. The hall entered a car in the parade and won a prize for their Homecoming sign. Each floor planned activities for the residents to participate in. Omicron Delta Epsilon is an honor society for students with nine hours of economics and at least a 3.0 grade point average. The group viewed films of economic interest and invited other students with an interest in the subject matter to attend. Groups Na tio n -Mi tc he 11 ODE Groups 345 Omicron Delta Kappa FRONT ROW: Linda Holmes, Pam Hein, Kathy Scott, Tammy Trompeter, Laurie Simmons, Annette Monsour, Susan Zahm, Sharon Osment, Bett-Cee Anthon. SECOND ROW: Pam Farney, Joni Hays, Donna Salsbury, Mary Flack, Vicki Fausett, LuArm Bert lott, Trica Morphy, Donna Bramlett, Karen Simpson. THIRD ROW: Cathy Wallingferd, Teresa HerreH, Cena Buche, Linda Jameson, Gayle Ken- nedy, Pat Terry, Avis Blazer, Mariann Rethorst, Rebecca Graham, DeLyna Vitl. FOURTH ROW: Angie Selmon, Angie Wood, Belinda Hansen, Rob Herren, Chris Hail, Ken Thompson, Hernando Garcia, Roch Switlik. FIFTH ROW: Jim Burke, Paul Kustersteffen, Paul Williamson, Brent Crandon, Wendel Bird, Kendall Draeger, Paul Hofer. BACK ROW: Dr. Harold Loy, Robert Piuenneke, Dave Ramsey, Bob Titus, Gary Duffin, Robert Frisbee.— photo by Steven Hausler Society of Plastic Engineers FRONT ROW: Dr. George Gram, Henry Emidipour, Lou Ann Mowbray, Chris Cook, Rebecca Gram, BACK ROW: Jim Galacia, Steve Cichy, Kent Mulhs, Bill Trulone, Mark Farris, John Hartline, Dan Prischak.—photo by Seven Hausler Groups A total of 31 students were initiated into Omnicron Delta Kappa, the national leadership honor society at Pittsburg State. ODK members are selected on the basis of character and specific eligibility as to scholarship, distinguished at- tainments in college and community life and consecration to democratic ideals. To be a member of the Society of Plastic Engineering one must be a plastics major and a member of the National Society of Plastics Engineering. Members of SPE took field trips to the Phillips Plastics Technology Center and the Willrock Museum in Bartlesville, Okla. and to several industrial concerns in Kansas City, They also hosted a fall and spring plastics seminar. 346 ODK Plastic Engineers Groups Student Home Economics Association FRONT ROW: Mary Flack, Debbie Rodich, Janine Kelley, Lora Bertalotto, Diane Dooley, Mary Vining. SECOND ROW: Karen Wills, Tonya Brill, Michelle Crozier, She!lie Overman, Jody Cree, Doris Bradley, Julie Jackson, Anne Mullen. BACK ROW: Glenn Odaffer, Myrna Robinson, —photo by Brent Phillips Student Union Board FRONT ROW: Krisitn King, Jerry Whitworth, Laura Todd, Lou Krumsick, Robert Craig, Keli Phelps, John Milner, DeLyna Vitt, Helen Liebero, Dr. Stephen J. Teller. BACK ROW: Sandy Olson, Shivakumar Kolandaivelv, Donna Salsbury, Tim Lake, Martin Madorin, Doug Bailey, Christopher Hail, Janet Buckman, Lori Hodgkinson, Deanna Webster, Dennis Donahue, Clay Batman.—photo by Brent Phillips The Student Home Economics Association participated in homecoming festivities this year and had a queen candidate. They had a sevice project in conjunction with the Home Economics Honor Society, collecting money for the Pittsburg Safe House. Other group ac- tivities included a salad supper for recruit students from junior colleges and a pot luck honoring Ellen S. Richards, the founder of home economics for the area. The Student Union Board was selected by the Board of Governors of the Union last fall. SUB underwent several changes this past year. Besides moving to a new office, they added the Kaleidescope Committee to cover workshops and discussions, and started the Limelight Presents, a series of concerts and per- formers. Spring Break trips to Padre Island, Texas, and Steamboat Springs, Colo., were sponsored by the SUB and they continued to show movies in Grubbs Hall. Groups SHEA SUB Groups 347 Beta Beta Beta FRONT ROW: Anglea Selmon-secretary, Erie McCurley-historian, Mary Jaeger-2nd vice- president, Steve Ronsick-president, Steve Starr-1 st vice-president, Jo Ellen Branstter-treasurer, Annette Monsour. SECOND ROW: Pamela Duncan, Eddie Conrad, Shelly Shepard, Rob Herron, Kelly Cornell, Eric Carlson, Dana Easterberg, Martha Feess.HAC C ROW: Paul Hofer, Sill Wader Jim Burke, Kelly Kunard, Mike Moore, David Ukena, Dr, C. Johnson Jr.-advisor. Dr, H. A. Hays-advisor. Society of Associated Woodcrafters FRONT ROW: L. Duane Criffiths, Randy Richey, Craig Myers, George Peace, Bob Stoddart. BACK ROW: Steven Farnsworth, Bill Mackechnie, Dwight L Windle, Rick Schmidt, Brent Rush, Paul Mit- chell. —photo by Dale Bratton Groups Beta Beta Beta is an honorary organization for majors in the biology sciences. Students must maintain a 2.8 overall grade point average and a 3.0 GPA in biology studies to be eligible for membership. Three members and the advisor, Dr. James Dawson, attended the district convention in Lincoln, Nebr, One of the students presented a paper on testing the biorhythm effects of the performance of individuals on intellectual tasks at the convention. The Society of Associated Wood- workers offers an opportunity for students not enrolled in woodworking as well as those who are to remain active with it. The group meets once a month and after the business meeting has either a guest speaker or takes a field trip. SAW put out a newsletter this year for the first time and hope to put one out each semester in the future. All SAW members were presented with certificates of membership at the end of the year. 348 Tri Beta Woodcrafters Groups 11 I ■'III K'( 1 f r (t v March 9 Voi 67 No.22 PSU celebrates at inauguration Collegio Kanza Student Publications T Young editors lead staff he threat of nuclear war, a con- troversial check cashing policy, raising the drinking age and the recent fascination with breakdancing were only a few of the many topics covered by the Collegio, in the 1983-84 year. These and other various issues were covered by a staff of young writers and an even younger editorial staff. Several of the staff members who were promoted to higher positions on the newspaper made the jump from being a reporter to an editorial position with little or no in-between preparation. Editor Cindy Cowan, Arma senior and four-year staffer on the Collegio, led the inexperienced editorial staff, making the transition from reporters to editors a smoother step. The weekly paper was published under the supervision of Dr. John Knowles, adviser and associate professor of English. Cowan's staff included CeCe Todd, Leavenworth junior, managing editor, and Karen Gardner, Chetopa sophomore, news editor. Allen Edmonds, Cherokee junior, continued as the Collegio sports editor. Brian Davis, Colby senior, was business manager, with Don Miller, Atchison junior, and Ahmad Enayati, Ottawa sophomore, training as assistant business managers. Ads were sold and prepared for publication under the direction of Nanette Johnston, Pittsburg senior, advertising manager. Chuck Frisbee, Kansas City senior, and Price Williams, Leawood senior, shared the duties of composing superintendent during the fall semester. The newspaper's photography was organized by Dimitre Barde, Pittsburg freshman, photo editor. Copy editors for the fall semester were Delaine Stonecipher, Grove, Okla., senior, and Ramona Vassar, Easton sophomore. COLLECIO WRITERS Ramona Vassar and CeCe Todd search deep in the backs of their minds for a good lead paragraph. Todd and Vassar were the core of the editorial staff .—photo by Steven Hausler 350 Collegio Academics At the end of September, the editorial staff changed the CoJIegio publication day to Friday instead of Wednesday. The students kept late hours, working sometimes as much as 14 or 15 hours a day, preparing the weekly edition. On an average Wednesday, the paper's layout might, the Collegio was put to bed around 2:30 a.m., with the morning crew returning at 7:30 a.m. to make final corrections and layouts. Spring semester 1984 brought several changes to the staff, including two new editorial positions. Todd assumed the new position of associate editor, assisting Cowan with top editorial decisions. Vassar became managing editor after the copyediting positions were eliminated. The editors took on the task of reading the copy themselves to assure accuracy and readability of the staff's copy. Eddie McKechnie, Pittsburg sophomore, became assistant editor, working with the organization and layout of the editorial page, Jo Black, Arma sophomore, left the Kanza staff to become photo editor, while Becky Lar- son, Stillwell senior, was named com- posing superintendent. Miller and Enayati continued as business and finance managers. At the communications banquet in May, Cowan presented Society for Collegiate Journalists Chapter Awards to her staff. McKechnie received the award for newswriting, and Alice Kunshek, Girard sophomore, and Yvette Wheeler, Fort Scott sophomore, shared the feature writing award. Edmonds won the sports writing award, while Gardner received the top honor in editorial writing. The copy editing award was shared by Vassar and Todd, and Larson received the award for composing superintendent. The advertising award went to Steve Montgomery, Shawnee Mission sophomore. Photo editors Barde and Black shared the award for excellence in photojour- nalism. The $100 Douglas K. Stuckey Business Award went to Miller, and Todd was named Most Valuable Staffer. Despite the number of younger staff members and editors, the Collegio staff sold more advertising and produced larger issues, While the younger staff had to be taught virtually everything, their fresh ideas and enthusiasm carried through. I feel good about them taking over when I'm gone, said Cowan. COLLEGIO EDITOR Cindy Cowan, Arma junior, sits at her cluttered desk in the Collegio office, Cowan managed her staff of over 30 for the 1983-84 school year making many changes throughout the year.— photo by Steven Hausler FIRST ROW; Brent Phillips, Hollie Chris, Krina Cloninger, Ramona Vassar, Yvette Wheeler, Trish Hollenbeck, David Prischak, Laurie Moon, Diane Murphy, Dr. Jack Knowles, Second Row: Millie Myers, Nanette Johnston, Steve Montgomery, Mary Worden, Ahmad Enayati, Eddie McKechnie, Karen Gardner, CeCe Todd, Allen Edmonds, Cindy Cowan, Back Row: Mike Toney, Steve Thomas, Dimitre Barde, Don Miller, Alice Kunshek, Lorita Rea, Carrie Phelps, Phil Hall, Kim Hurd. Staff handles change-over ransitions, transitions and more transitions is what the 1983-84 Kanza staff, under the advisement of assistant professor of journalism Glenn Robinson, had to deal with. Not only did the staff have the usual changing of first semester staffers in January, but also editor Jacque Porter, Pittsburg senior, and business manager Alan Krenz, South Coffeyville senior, graduated in January. Vanessa Prather, Kansas City junior, a former designer, became editor second semester and Rick van Zon, Overland Park junior, a business major, became the business manager. Neither of the two were on the staff first semester. It was really hard coming in at mid- year, Prather said. It was like baking a cake without a recipe; I didn't know what to put into it. I didn't have any yearbook experience before college, she said. Other changes included the graduation of lay-out editor, Sandy Skinner, In- dependence senior, and Kelly Rogers, Pittsburg graduate student, vacating the position of managing editor. ' It was hard coming in at mid-semester—like baking a cake without a recipe... Sharon Cline, Leavenworth sophomore, was promoted to lay-out editor and Millie Myers, Fort Scott junior, was promoted to managing editor. The three positions on the staff that remained the same throughout the school year included Steve Hausler, Wellsvilie senior, photo editor; Theresa Tomelleri, Kansas City junior, design editor; David Barton, Oxford junior, chief photographer. Consistancy was difficult because of the change of editors and we didn't have a theme to work with until second semester, Steve was a big help to me; he performed many miracles, Prather said. The Annual Communications Awards Banquet was a bit different this year. The broadcasting department and public relations student society joined forces with the journalism department. The PRSS and Society of Collegiate Journalists sponsored the Banquet. Dr. Donald Wilson presented opening ADVISER TO THE KANZA, Professor Glenn Robinson, meets with Dr. Donald Wilson, President of PSU, as Wilson made his first rounds as the new acting president.—photo by Steven Hausler 352 Kanza Academics remarks and Joseph Costa, founder of the National Press Photogaphers Association, was the guest speaker. Jacque Porter Bogner won the SCJ Shirley Christian Award with a stipend of S500. At the Banquet, May 1, Tomelleri received an award for outstanding design. Myers was awarded outstanding copywriter; outstanding photographer went to Barton and Cline received the an award for distinguished service. Each award was accompanied with a S50 stipend. SCJ national Certificates of Merit of S100 each were awarded to Prather and Hausler. By Millie Myers KANZA EDITOR Vaness Prather, Kansas City junior, discusses copy placement with Carolyn Bachura, Pittsburg Craduate Student, during a work night in the Kanza office in the Student Union.—photo by Steven Hausler ROW ONE: Rick VanZon, Lori Mays, Millie Myers, jacque Bogner (Porter), Glenn Robinson, Sharon Cline, Jann Creenberger, Jonna Johnson, Becky Larson, Dale Bratton. SECOND ROW: Allen Ed- monds, Theresa Tomelleri, Brent Phillips, Kent Thompson, Vanessa Prather, Steven Hausler, CeCe Todd, Ramona Vassar, David Barton. Kanza Academics 353 Costa highlights I t all started as a simple awards ceremony in the Collegio office. But, now the annual communications banquet has grown to include not only the campus newspaper and the Kanza, but also the other side of the communications major — public relations and broadcasting. The communications awards banquet featured a number of “firsts ' as the Public Relations Student Society for the first time, joined the Society for Collegiate Journalists in sponsoring the annual event May 1. Dr, John Knowles, professor of jour- nalism and trustee of the H.C. Roberts CONGRATULATING THIS YEARS' Shirley Christian Award winner, Jacque Porter, Pittsburg senior, are Janet Stites, Pittsburg graduate, the winner of the award in 1982, and Becky White, Pittsburg graduate, the 1983 winner. Porter, editor of the 1983 Kanza and co-editor of the 1984 Kanza is currently at- tending Ball State University for graduate work in journalism.—photo by Steven Hausler A SLIDE PRESENTATION was given at the Com- munications Awards Banquet by Professor Joseph Costa, founder of the National Press Photographers Association. Costa's slide show depicted the growing era of photojournalism with his remarkable photography.—photo by Steven Hausler Foundation, said that the 1983 awards banquet was the first time that public relations and broadcasting had been represented, but the recognition was very limited. But in 1984, PRSS helped sponsor the banquet by paying for its own guests and speech and theater department faculty banquet members. The Roberts Foundation also funded several awards and scholarships for communications majors in the speech and theater department. “We thought it was nice that PRSS and SCJ got together to sponsor the banquet because it brings the different areas of communication together. 354 set Academics And, after all, we are all com- munications majors, so we should help share the work and cost of putting on the banquet said Susan Lollar, Arma senior and president of PRSS. We would like to build the banquet each year to have it be fully rounded and cover all the areas of communication, Dr. Knowles said. In addition to funding scholarships and awards for the communications majors, the Roberts Foundation donated $500 to underwrite the event by paying for guests from the media and for honored area students to attend from high schools and colleges. A little over two years old, the H.C. Roberts Foundation was started at the beginning of 1982 by Roberts, a Parsons businessman dealing in the leasing of oil lands in Oklahoma, Roberts became interested in Pittsburg State University because of its proximity to Parsons, but also because he decided to finish his college degree at PSU, said Dr. Knowles. Roberts became interested in com- munications and the freedom of com- munications as an instrument necessary to the solving of people's problems everywhere, Dr. Knowles said. After talking with faculty in the English department, Roberts decided to form the Foundation dedicated to excellence in communication. The Foundation's main interests are in students and in students at PSU, Dr. Knowles said. The H.G. Roberts Foundation not only funds public relations and broadcasting awards and scholarships, but also the John Reed and Tom Hemmons English department scholarships of $500 each; the $500 Shirley Christian award; the $500 Bill Corporon award; and other lesser awards and scholarships. In 1984, the Foundation established the First Amendment Freedom award. Four former PSU students, now professional journalists were honored with the award, including Max McCoy, The Morning Sun reporter and former The Joplin Globe reporter; Dan Dyer, Springfield Daily News photographer; Harrison Spears, K- MOL-TV, San Antonio, Tex., photographer; and Andrew Hoffman, Olathe Daily News reporter. Roberts died, apparently of a heart attack, in 1983. In a sense, the First Amendment Freedom Award is a memorial to Mr. Roberts. Next year, we will be looking nationwide for persons and institutions to honor with the First Amendment Award, Dr. Knowles said. It was the plan of Mr. Roberts to establish the Foundation, support it personally, but to ask others who believed in his ideas for excellence in com- munications and free communications as a solution to many of the world's problems, to join with him in adding to the growth of the Foundation, said Dr. Knowles. The H.C. Roberts Foundation has played an important role at PSU, not just in supporting the banquet each year, but also in promoting the journalism department, and now the areas of public relations and broadcasting. The Foun- dation has helped the communications major grow. We were really glad that PRSS had a bigger role in putting on the banquet. This kind of cooperation and mixing between departments will help improve the communications major as a whole, said Cindy Cowan, Arma senior and president of SCI. By Cece Todd FOUNDER OF NPPA, currently a photojournalism professor at Ball State University, Joseph Costa, was the guest speaker at the Communications Awards Banquet. SCJ sponsored the honored guest at PSU.— photo by David Barton SCJ Academics 355 Index AAA Accounting Association 332 Adair, Melinda 278 Adams, Darryl 286 Adams, Seargent Joe 174 Adams, Kevin 202 Adams, Lester 338 Adams, Mike 241 Adamson, Mark 244 Adesina, Adekunle 264 Administration 176—177 Ahrens, Kelli 286 Akhavan-Hazavehi, Mehdi 244 Akright, Bradley 264 Ala. Julie 276 Ala, Toni 325 Albo, Carol 244 Albright, Judy 79 Alexander, Sandra 276, 286 All District 201 Al legate i, Scott 286 Allen, Barbara 244 Allen, Brett 81 Allen, David 320, 341 Allen, Nelda166 Allen, Pamela 276, 328, 336 Allison, Jessica 301 Alllarez.R.V. 342 Alpha Cama Delia 30—33, 306, 307, 318, 378 Alpha Sigma Alpha 33,318 Alsalt, Kendell 264 Alsina, Ibrahim 301 Alsop, Thomas 286, 308 Alstatt, Kendall 335 Alverez, Ramiro 264 Americans Adopt Cabbage Patch Kids 171 A merican Baptist Campus Ministry 332 Amershek, Tim 333 Ammel, Dawn 286, 307 Ammons, Chris 286, 335 Amos, Albert 286 Anderson, Della 264 Anderson, Jon el 264 Anderson, Nancy 18, 264, 345 Anenill, Brad 343 Ansel I, Fred 171 Anthan, Elizabeth 244 Anthon, 8ett-Cee 332, 336, 346 Apefest 90—92 Appleberry James 177,180—181 Arafat, Nedal 52—53 Armstrong, Danny 276, 328, 333 Armstrong, Jeannine 40 Arnold, Lori 103 Amote, J, R. 301 Arwine, Tina 286 ASK 14 Ask ins, Kathy 276 Audley, Kevin 303 Audley, Larry 203 Augustin, Vicki 332 Auman. Ken 91 Ausemus, Ron 286 Austin. Frank 62—63 Averill. Brad 128-129. 244 Avery, Leslie 248, 276 Ay an. In 203 Ayati, Kassan 337 Ayling, Sharon 345 BBB Bachura, Carolyn 353 Bachura, Ray 340 Bailey, Doug 347 Bailey, Greta 327, 336 Bailey. Shannon 125, 306. 313, 339 Baird, Dr. Alex 187 Baird, Dr. C.R. 35 Baird, Dr Ray 35—39 Baird, Susan 276 Baker, Lori 336 Baldwin Jackie 212 Baldwin, Kevin 203, 244 Ball, Douglas286, 337 Ball, Juanita 286, 345 Ballow, Steven 276 Banta, Mike 264 Barber , Jeff 335 Barde, Dimitre 92,163, 350—351 Barnby, Mark 91 Barrett, Ron 264 Bartholomew, Kenny 264 Bartlett, Lori 264, 342 Barto, Terry 223 Barton, David 163. 264. 352-353 Batman, Clay 92 Bateman, Kebra 286 Bateman, Ken 380 Batman, Clay 92, 244, 347 Batts, Alan 244 Batsman, Clay 244 Bauder, Kim: 342 Bawmamn, Bob 63 Beach, Ronald 153 Beachboard, Dwight 286 Beachner, Lynda 286, 327, 345 Beachner. Marcia 29, 276, 327, 343, 345, 377 Beane, Lenore 303 Beavers, Larry 264, 310 Bebb, James 344 Bechtel, Paul 27, 286 Becker, Bryan 277, 327 Becker, Judy 327, 332,345 Beckham, Lisa 244 Beebe, Tom 203 Beecher, Laura 264 Beisel, Dr. John 172 Beisley, Ceroid 203 Beider� ,, Hazel 332 Beldon, Malt 332 Beldon, Scott 286, 332 Bell, Gloria 29, 345 Bell, Paulette 264 Beliou, Hessoum 327 Bengsten, Barry 143 Benham, Dr. Frances 170—172 Bennett, Bob 316 Bennett, Lynn 316 Bennett, Pam 344 Bennett, Salina 317 Bennett, Todd 286, 330 Berger, Steve 286 Berkamp, Jane 264 Berney, Debbie 343 Be ms, David 244 Bertalotto, Lora 276, 343, 347 Bertalotto, LuAnn 244,306,346 Beson, Margaret 80 Bias, Carol 33 Bicfcnell, Maura 303,342 Bieber, Michael 244 Bigando, Becky 286 Biggerstaff, Becki 244 Bigley, Bobbie 276 Bingaman, Dale 308 Biofeedback 40—41 Biology Club 334 Bird, Marianne 276 Bird, Wendel 346 Birney, Debbie 244, 345 Bisang, Evelyn 276 Bishop, Darla 336 Bishop, Dr. Dean 334 Bishop, Rich 203 Bishop, Nancy 29 Bitter, Bruce 264 Bittner, Jeff 320 Black, Jo 163, 276, 351 Blackmon, Dr, Jennings 142—143 Blackmon, Yvette 264 Blackwell, Jim 333 Blackwood, Linda 244, 333 Blakey, Rex 163 Blakey, Sue Ellen 163 Blazer, Avis 244, 336, 346 Block, Deadra 286 Bloesser, Perry 244 Bloomcamp, C,£. 71,195 Boaz, Pat 333 Bogner, Greg 72 Bogner, Jacque Porter 163 Bohnonldast, Jeff 333 Bohnsack, Donna 345 Bohnsack, Donna 244 345 Bolander, Mike 197 Bolinger, Kim 335 Bollig, Chanute 174 Bolling, Amber 286 Bookout, Kim 286 Borror, Cheryl 31, 286 Bowen, David 244, 328, 343 Bowne, David 343 Bowen, David 244 328, 343 Boyajian, Lori 105,234 Bmchhahn, Diane 286 Bracken, Karen 317 Brackban, Diane 318 Bradford, Susan 244, 344 Bradley, David 286 Bradley, Doris 347 8 rad rick, Beth 106 Bradshaw, Karen 344 Bramlett, Donna 244, 303, 346 Brammeli. Marianne 244, 303, 342 Brandeberry, Norman 183 Brandei, Beth 49, 264 Brandei. Beth 264 Brandei, Rob335 Brandenberry, Norman 183 3ransletter, Jo 244, 305 Bratton, Dale 353, 286 Bratton, Dale 286 Bray, Michael 271 Brazda, Daylene 286, 329, 340, 345 Breinenbaugh, Gene 330 Brenner, Calhleen 343 Brenner, Cathy 337, 343 Bresnick, Julie 264, 318, 332, 334- 336, 345 Bressie, Robin 244 Brewer, Jeff 336, 344 Brill, Dr Orville 170 Brill. Tonya 347 Brinkmeyer, David 286 Britt, Michael 244 Broadwell, James 34, 244 Brooker, Dr. George 333 Brooks, Robbie 276, 344 Brooks, Sherry 212. 214, 223 - 224. 264, 337 Brown. Dr. A.0.144-145 Brown, Cheryl 303 Brown, David 35 BroWn, Dr, Donald 172 Brown, Donald J. 338 Brown, Evene 286 Brown, Clennis 288, 291, 306, 339 Brown, James 335 Brown, Kevin90, 244, 310. 334 Brown, Lori 345 Brown, Michele 44, 276 Brown, Paula 80 Brown, Seth 203 Brown, Stephen 244 Brown, Tammy 276 Brown, Todd 264, 334 Brown, Willie 28,203—204, 264 Brown, Willie Browne, David 264, 342 Browne well, Earlena 343 Bruce, Tambi 276 Brumbaugh, Barry 288, 333 Bruns, Julie 212, 223 Bryan, Brad 320 Bryant, William 276 Bryne, Canda 303 Buchanan, Tim 229 Buche, Gina 16,162, 327, 329, 346 Buche, Marie 264 Buckler. Mike 203 Buchman, Dan 276 Buckman, Janet 135, 288, 345, 347 Buehler, David 276 Boeke, Tom 203 Building Changes 36—39 Bullock, Karen 244 Bunting, Ray 91 Burch, Jana 276 Burchett, Donna 276 Burg, Wendell 264, 332, 344-345 Burdolski, Cinday 264 Burgan, Lisa 343 Burge, Michelle 288 Burke. Jim 329, 346 Burke, Pat 276, 313 Burn, Rod 248 Burnett, Brad 375 Burnham, Jamie 210,229 Burke, Patrick 276 Bums, Carol 306, 342 Burns, Roger 288 Burr. Rod 247, 334. 338 Busing System 80—81 Butler, Charles 247 Butler, Kenny 288 Butler, Ronda276, 332, 343 Butts, Julie 17, 264,280 Buset. Tal 328 Bushnel I, Renee 288 Business Organization Activities Council 334 CCC Calahan, Tracy 247 Calvin, John 202 Camacho, Donna 264, 345 Campbell, Becky 327 Campbell, Bryce 288 Campbell, Cathy 288, 335, 336 Campus Christians 5, 372 Campus Red Tape 70—71 Campus Security 383 Carney, Cindy 264 Capulo, Carla 223 Carl, Gina 247 Carlat, Cary 37,99-100.122,167 Carlin, Gov. John 153—154 Cranthan, 203 Carothers, Melody 288 Carpenter, Janet 303 Carpino, Kathy 288 Carpino, Kelly 276 Carpino, Lori 276 Carpino, Marla 318 Carpino, Pete 203 Carr, Phil 203 Carter, Clint 172 Carter, Kim 288 Carter, Sandra 308, 338 Carter, Thomas 308 Carter. Tom 309 Caruthers, Patricia 183 Casaletto, Mary 265 Case, Lisa 301 Cash, Donald 172 Casidy, Jerry 188, 329 Casino, Becky 276 Castaneda, Robert 288 Cashillo, Salomon 344 Castro, John 340 Cater, Dean 265 Cates, Ray 288 356 Index Kanza84 Cales, Dr. Ward 144-145,172 Cathead, Patricia 335 Caulfield, Steve 310 Chaffin, Carla 276 Chaffin, David 265 Chamberlain, Dean 277 Chamber of Commerce 171 Chambers, Gene 170 Champ, Darlene 223 Chapman, Mark 344 Chandra, Dr. Kailash 172 Cheerleaders 324 Cheer-Yell Leading Society 324 Chen, Ling 50 Chen, Dr. John 118.141.147,166 Cheng, Chwenling 247 Cherry, Lori 247, 336 Childress, Mark 212, 276. 288 335 Chirinos, Pedro 247 Chow, Trank 288 Chow, Mike 335 Chowning, Mary 301 Chrismon, Phillip 301 Chriss, Hollie 351 Christiansen, Edgar 288 Christensen, lee 157,166 Christie, Dianna 278, 306 Christy, Gina 288 Chuaycham, Sakchai 247 Chumley, Tracey 288 Caicedo, Gerardo 301 Ciardullo, Sarah 278 Cichon. Deidre 110-111.247 Cichy, Steve 308, 346 Claar, Russell 316 Clark, Cindy 278, 337, 345 Clark, Danna288 Clark, Kathy 288 Classen, Cathy 336 Clasen, Janet 212, 215. 223-227 Classroom Shortage Unresolved 122—125 Clasz, Dr, Cary 143 C lei and. loan 336 Clemens, Vicki 343 Cline, Lisa 265 Cline, Sharon 163, 265, 352—353 Cline, Steven 247 The Clique 87 Clogston, Kelli 265 Cloninger, Craig 310 Cloninger, Krina 306, 351 Glowers, jaime 223-224, 227 Coach, Pam 236 Cobb, Kerry 345 Cobb, William 125, 278, 310 Cobble, Corey 203 Cobble. Greg 28, 201,205 Colegrove, Marianne 278 Collar, Michael 310 Collegio 83,163, 350-351 Collins, Angela 303 Collins, Chris 308 Collins, Cynthia 288 Collins, David 320 Columbia, Dana 343 Colvin, Jeff 203,265 Colvin, Wayne 247 Colwell, Linda 278 TOURINC THE MIDWEST, Roy Clark gave a performance at Pittsburg State University, The concert was held at Weede gymnasium and was sponsored by the Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce, KOAM TV, and P5U Intercollegiate Athletics.—photo by David Barton Comancho, Donna 327 Combs, Sally 29. 317 Comozzie, Nancy 131 Compton, Mike 75, 320 Compton, Randy 310 Concerned Slack Students 29, 33 PSU Concert Band 153 Concerts 87—89 Conine, Juli 247 Conklin, Marc 203 Conrad, Deanna 313, 339 Conrad. Eddie 105. 327 Conrad, John 247 Conrad, Lory 278, 345 Conrad, Tim 320 Conversation Partners 56 Cook, Chris 346 Cook, Michael 308 Cooke, Randall 265 Cooper, Richard 247 Coordinating Committee 170 Cox, Billy 64 Cox, Cheryl 288 Cox, Craig310 Cox, Kreg 72,167, 247, 329, 341-342 Coppedge, Derek 33b, 344 Coral, Steve 317 Corbett, Dr. P. Scott 35,45-47. 71,192 Corle, Steve 316 Cornell, Kelly 329. 334 Correll, Jim Bob 328 Coryle, Steve 333 Cotton, Gene 87—88 Cost of Education 110—111 Costa, Joseph 163. 353 - 355, 371 Couch, Pam 265 Courses Cancelled 146—147 Courtney, Leslie 65,335 Counseling Centers 197 Cova, Mara Stella 56 Coveil, Teresa 303,318 Cowan, Cindy 163, 350-351, 355 Cowan. Deborah 247 Coward, Patrick 342 Cox, Kreg 72,167, 247, 341-342 Crozier, Michelle 267, 347 Crozier, William 278 Crystal, Mickey 267 Crozier, Michelle 267 Craft, Christine 158 Craig, Robert 247, 310, 341,347 Crain, Terry 334 Cramer, Douglas 328 Crandon, Brent 247, 310, 346 Crandon. Jennifer 288 Cranston, Lorri 29, 247 Crawmer, Douglas 247 Cree, JoAnn 247 Cree. Jody 347 Crescent Club 335 Crespino, Frank 203 Crill, Barb 223-224 Crismas, Rick 289 Crismas, Teresa 289 Crisp, Scott 247 Crisswell, Lorre 289, 306 Crosby, Craig 247 Crosscountry 210—211 Crouch, Walter 247, 261 Crouse, Daniel 35, 278, 316 Crowder, Frank 107 Crowell, Dawn 265, 335 Crowell, Tammy 267 Crowl, Kent 310 Crowley, Rex 31,168, 380 Crowley, Willie 203 Cummins, Perry 116—117 Cunningham, Robert 289 Cunningham, Todd 320 Cunningham, Tricia 306 Curran, Michael 320 Curran, Sandra247, 332 Curran. Steve 247, 332 Curtis, Ronni 247 Cutting Classes 68—69 Curtis, Ronni 247 Curran, Steve 332 Curran, Sandra 247, 332 Cummin, Perry 117 DDD Daniel, Yoshiko84 Daniels. Daw n 278 Darves, Kim 68 daryani, Zeinolabadein 340 Data Processing Management Association 336 Davenport, Wayne 148-149, 380 David, Beam 320 David, Mitch 66, 278, 308, 341 David, Steve 203, 328 Davied. Cheri 289, 327 Davied, Deborah 247, 332 Davis, Brian 350 Davis Jay 278 Davis, Phil 203, 267 Davis, Ron 289 Davis, T.D 42,203 Dawson, Charles 207, 289 Dawson, Randy 221 Dean, Mark 203, 278 Dean, Tim 229, 289 DeSoutez, Carolyn 29, 247, 334. 336 Decker, Tony 203,229, 289 Deffenbaugh, Teri 278, 343-345 Dema, Jeff 203 DeLisa, Dino208 Dellasega, Dr. Bernard 172 Dcllasega, Danny 333 Dellasega, Melissa 278 Dellinger Hall 29, 335 Delta Mu Delta 336 Denny, Beverly 338 Department plans for cable casting 169 DePriest, Steve 278, 337 Derfelt, Michelle 278 Descamp, Charlie 78 Detmer, Cindy 137 DeVoss, Mark 327 DeVoss, Mimi 327 L Did ter, Carla 29. 32,247,317 Diebolt, Evelyn 267, 345 Dinkins, Leon 334 Diskin, Phyllis 64, 289, 345 Dobbins, Bill 126 Dobbins, Donna 303 Docherty, Stacy 267, 337 Dodd Joe 282. 324 Dodds, Tami 335 Dodson, Roy 163 Doeden, jonn 310 Doherty, Denise 247 Donahue. Dennis 265, 278, 308, 347 Donnelly, Ed 247,338 Dooley, Diane 247, 327, 347 Doolittle, Steven 310, 336 Dorm Housing 46-47 Dorsey, Max 203, 267 Doss, Benjamin 339 Dotterer, Cindy 325 Dougherty, Kevin 310 Douglas, Linda 303 Draeger, Kendall 267, 336, 346 Drake. David 267, 308, 341 Dry Campus 34-35 Dubois, Margaret 24, 46-47, 327, 343, 345 Dubray, Dave 166 Duffin, Becky 327 Duff in, Gary 327, 346 Dulek, Mark 340 Doling, Dan 247 Doling, Ruth 267, 345 Duncan, Kelly 310 Duncan, Mary 278 Duncan, Pamela 343 Duncan, Pat 310 Dunbar, Tracy 229 Dunham, Tracy 247 Dunning, Dotty 289 Durgan, Lisa 129 Dutton. Janet 248 Index Kanza 84 357 Index Dunning, Dottie 335 Duxbury, john 248, 310 Dyer, Dan 163, 355 Dyer, Steven 310 Dyer, Tracy 289 Dykes, Archie 165.182-183 Eating Options 64-65 Ebbents, Kevin 289, 320 Eckerberg, Joyce 278 Ecumenical Christian Ministry 337 Edmins, roy 289 Edmonds, Allen 83, 94,163, 350-351, 353 '84 Outstanding Seniors, University honors top seniors 170 Eisele, Amy 278, 337, 345 Elder, Kathleen 243 Ellenberger, urt 266 Ellerman, Richard 243 Ellis, James 163,243 Ellis, Jonna 243 Ellis, Karen 278 Elevell, Greg 336 Emery, John 313 Emidipour, Henry 346 Emmett, Katherine 171 Emmett, Dr. Victor 177, 180 Enayati, Ahmad 54-55, 83, 308, 350-351 Engardio, Jon 248, 325 Equal Housing 52 Erbe, Jerry 143, 248 Erickson, Shane 289 Ershadi, Manbana 337 Erwin, Shelly 60 Estes, Rod 248 Everts, Kim 267 Evans, Nancy 303 Evans, Steve 303 Ewalt, Wendy 289, 345 Ewan, Lisa 267 Executive Changes 180-181 Exercise Fads 26-27 FFF Faculty Senate 177,186-187 Fager, Ann 172 Falletti, Cheryl 248 Fallman, Gerry 203 Famey, Pam 345 Farmer, Sam 153,1300 Farney, Pam 14, 28-29, 32, 48 49, 267, 326- 327, 346, 377 Farris, Mark 346 Fast, Becky 267, 345 Fausett, Vicki 336, 346 Fees, Martha 327 Feess, Mary 248 Fehrenbach, Carolyn 339 Fellowship of Christian Athletes 29-30, 33, 337 Femec, Jane 249, 303 Fennell, Valencia 84, 290, 325, 345 Fereira, Joan 303 Ferguson, Becky 249, 337 Ferguson, Boe5 Fetzer, Ann 306 Fevrbom, Donna 35, 278, 317, 327 Fewell, Troy 278, 308 LFienen, Ken 249 Finance Club 338 Fisher, Lisa 249, 303, 337. 342 Fitzpatrick, Mary 303 Flaherty, Emily 290 Flack, Mary 267, 329, 346-347 Fogliasso, Christin 170 Foley, Kristi 344 Folkerts, Kyle 216-217 Fontelroy, Beatrice 267 Football 202-205 Footer, Frank 375 Forbes, Michael 303 Forbes, Patrick 303 Foreign Atmosphere 50 Foreign Language 136-137 Foreign Language Club 338 Fornelli, Greg 290 Fortman, Sarah 290 Foster. Brian 115 Foudray, Kevin 310 Fowler, Debbie 303 Fowler, john 278, 337 Fox, Ronda 290 Foxx, Maruin 203 Foxx, Melvin 203 Francis, Diane 2,249. 336 Francisco, Robert 42, 308 Frandlin, Becky 212, 223,290, 345 Franklin, Roselyn 223,249 Frazier, Bryan 290 Frechetle, Jill 25. 303, 345 Frechette, Lynne 290 Fredericksen, Lisa 267 Freeman, Bill 285 iFreeman, Dr. Joanna 170 Freeman, Ron 203, 238-239 Freeman signs pro contract 239 Freij, Samir 267 Freyburger, Dr. Herri137, 338 French Club 29 Friggeri, Maressa 318 Frisbee Club 91 Frisbee, Chuck 350 Frisbee, Robert 267, 333, 337, 346 Frizzell, Stuart 216,271 Frost, Fanny 316 Dennis, Fry 267 Fullbright, Terry 308 GGG Gaddy, Bonny 79 Gaddy. John 191 Galacia. Jim 346 Gallagher, Pete 328 Gallintine, Dr. Jerry 75 Galloway. Dr. Ed 153,165,169,184,197 Galloway, Matt 290 Gamble, Tanny 278, 345 Carnes 42-43 Camma Epsilon Tau 340 Gangel, Tim 330 Gangwer, Constance 187 Garantham, Chris 201, 203 Garbee, Brian 203 Garcia, Fiernando249, 346 Gardner, Alicia 303 Gardner, Cynthia 290, 306, 325, 332 Gardner, Karen 76,163, 350-351 Gardner, Robert 342 Garies, Mark 330 Garvey, Patricia 290 Gauert, Gayle 290 Gaverl, Gina 249 Cehing, Nancy 67. 290, 345 Geniso, Doris 348 George, Bonnie 340 George, Paula 290 George. Tina 249 Glaspie, Clarenc.etta 303 Glass, Rayanne 249 Glenn, Donna 249, 318 Glenn, Nancy 303 Gibson, Martha 267, 345 Gibbs , Robert 229, 278 Gibson, Sonny 107 Giggleman. Henry 303 Gilbert, Dr. James 150,177,180-181 Gill, Pat 330-331 Gimple, Robert 249 Gipson, Steve 88 Givens, Becky 267 Gobetz, Dr. Robert 13,143,172 Goble, David 316, 341 Goering, Melinda 290, 335 Goettel, Max 279 Golden Hearts 339 Gollhofer, Vickie 345 Condore, Joyce 267 Gordon, Ken 333 Gordon, Scott 301 Gorman, Jane 249 Coucher, Debbie 334, 338 Could, Pat 203 Govoreau, Sheryl 279, 335 Grad Students taste real world 126 Graduate Student Association 339 Graduating Class 156 Graduation 157 Graham. Ken 290 Graham, Rebecca 29, 249, 342-343, 346 Graham, Randy 279 Gram, Dr. Gearge 346 Gram, Rebecca 346 Grantham, Chris 203 Crants-Loan 194-195 Graphic Arts Club 29, 340 Garay, Dr. Collen 56, 338 Gray Jeep 309 Gray, Nelda Davenc 166 Greaves, Melanie 338 Greek, Garry 290 Green, Steve 249, 335 Greenberger, Jann 279, 353 Greenberger, Joe 290 Greer, Dr, Sandra 8,170, 375 Greer, Tear A'Lea 267 Gregar, Frances 335 Grimsley, Walter 249 Grom. Marton 249 Cromer, Dave 267 Cronquist, Le267 Gross, Myrna 303, 342 Grounds, Gene 216 Groups 321 Grover, Diann 249 Groves, Mike 330 Grunden, Eugene 267 Guess, Tanny 301 Guinn, Susan 290 Guiot, Jeff 241 Gus the Gorilla 90, 324 HHH Hadley, Dr. Roger 169 Haesemeyer, Carol 345 Haggard, Dr. J.D. 172 Hague. Kelly 249, 306, 339, 344 Hail, Chris 167, 249, 310, 346, 347 Haines, Jordan 183 Hale, Linda 249 Haley, Brett 202 Hall, Jennifer 290 Hall, Mark 290 Hall, Phil 351 Hall, Timothy 249, 345 Halloway, Kari 29 Hamilton, Kathleen 49, 336, 345 Hamilton, Lisa 290 Hamilton, Pauline 279 Hamilton, Dr. Peter 170.172 Hammonds, Dave 203 Hasen, Belinda 249, 306, 346 Habart. Lynne 29, 306 Harding, Glenda 335 Harding, Scott 335 Haralson, Jill 303 358 Index Kanza84 Harlin, Dave 81, 229, 203 Harnish, Sharon 181, 245, 249 Harrell. Teresa 249, 334.332 Harrington, Ellen 267, 337 Harrington, Kimberly 290, 327, 339 Harris, Chris 310 Harris, Drew 267, 335 Harris, Ginger 192, 249 Harris, Dr. lames 172 Harris, Keith 126, 337, 339 Harris, Pamela 345, 344 Harris, Todd 229.231 Hartline, John 249. 310, 335, 346 Hartman, Pauline 249 Hartnett. Deborah 318 Harvey, Jill 249 Hasenplaugh, Kathy 267 Haskins, Linda 290 Hastings, Debbie 290 Haitiev, Linda 249 Hausler, Steve 163, 352, 353, 371, 269 Hawkins, Steve 132 Hawn, Avis 61 Hawn, Steve 78,153,170,190 Haws, Irene 269, 339 Haxton, Tom 310 Hay, Dr, Richard 146, 336 Hayes, Jone 29, 249, 334, 346 Hays, Monte 210, 211, 229, 290 Heath , Lynn 29, 318 Heckert, Dr L,C. 167 Hedges, Marcia 338 Hedgkinson, Lori 342 Heide, Gregg 52 Height, Vicki 325 Hein, Pam 269, 336, 344 , 346 Helm, BUI 332 Helm, Penny 282, 339, 324 Henderson, Jennifer 269 Henderson., Richard 249, 333 Henkley, John 269, 341 Herreit. Teresa 346 Herring, Howard 166 Herron, Correne 384 Herron, Rob 16,162, 320, 329, 346,135, 29 Hershey, Kathy 336 Hershberger, Shirley 290 Hess. Jeff 9, 203 Hessman, Mike 327 Hey, Cindy 212, 215 H G. Roberts Foundation 354, 355 Hickman, John 216, 217, 220, 221 Hickman Resignation 220,221 Hicks, Tim 216, 217, 221 Higher Education 150,152 Hill, Troy 216 Hickman, Jan 249 Hickman, John 164 Higerd, Janet 332 Higerd. Kent 332 Higgins, Patti 329 Hight, Vicky 269, 335 Hilbish, Angela 279 Hilburn, Jeff 320 Hildebrant, Kristen 290 Hildreth, Bruce 268 Hill Becky 128,129, 318. 290 Hill, Diana 285. 335 Hill, Don 279 Hill Jeanne 290 Hill, Troy E. 332 Hills, Grant 316,341 Hilyard, Cindy 36 Hippensteel, Sue 33 Hisle, Gary 307, 341 Hochandactel, Dr. Gery75 Hodges, Lori 291,345 Hodgkinson, Lori 269, 342, 347 Hoefer, jim31Q CROUPS PLAY an important part on any college campus. Over 200 people gathered to listen to Evangelist Jed Smock and Cindy Lassifer. The group as a whole represented the P5U campus as a whole body of unified students while the evangelists spoke.—photo by Steven Hausler Hofer, Bernadette 279, 339, 343 Hofer, Paul 269, 329, 346 Hoffman, Andrew 163, 355 Hoffman, Sandra 269 Holden, Jerry 249 Holland, Deborah 279 Holland, Margaret 136, 250 Hollad, Sylvester 203 Hollenbeck, Irish 318, 351 Holloway, Kari 279, 335 Hollstadt, Kelly 340 Holmes, Linda 249, 332, 346 Horghan, Michael 291, 327 Hosman. Wilma M. 157, 250 Haux, Jeannie 12 Hrobik, Brad 320 Hrenchir, Carol 291, 318 Hsu, Chaun—Chun 250 Hubbard, Nat 291 Hudson, Lila Catanzars 337 Huffman, William 279, 332, 337, 343 Hueffner, Bill 203 Huge, Paula 336 Hunt, Bill 16, 162, 279, 72, 73,193 Hunt, Mary 318 Hunt, Sharon 212, 345. 269 Hupp, Debbie 269. 335, 342 Hurd, Kim 351 Hurlbert, Larry 279 Husbaum, Joe 336 Huss, Paula 345 Hustory, Brian 279 Huston, Wilford 336 Huycke. Paul 250, 327 Iber, Corey 335 Ida, Norfa 85 Ihm, Dana 250 Imbeau. |im 334 Inauguration 152,153, 370 Instrument Society of America 341 Interfraternity Council 341 International Students Club 277 lori, Jim 110 Ireland, Jim 203 Irwin, Shelley 269 Isaac, Kelly 270 Isbell, Mary 306 Isbell, Mike 129,250 Isnard, Travis 291 Israel, libbia29, 32, 250 I to. Shigeko 345 Jack, Cindy 270 Jackson, Bruce 129 Jackson, Julie 291, 339, 345, 347 Jackson, Michael 174 Jackson, Paula 270, 345 Jacobs, Michael 308 Jacquinet, Beverly 291 Jaeger, Mary 250, 334, 345 Jameson, Linda 250, 346 Jameson, Steve 291 James, William 291 Jansen, Keith 66 Jantz, Carrie 291 Jarrett, Debra 303, 342 Jarvis, Greg 330 Jarvis, Rob 330 Jergens, Kim 335 Jewell, Russ 229 jhaveri, Sannir 57 jilek, Shanlea 293, 345 Jimenez, Dennis 229 johari, fiozita 54 Jones, Anthony 280 Jones, Beth 293, 324 Jones, Carl 333 Jones, Chester 327 Jones, Chris 20, 212 Jones, Karen 293. 335 Jones, Kris 81 Jones, Mark 251 Jones. Mary 337, 345 Jones. Randy 324,251 Jones, Scott 88, 84 Johnson, Craig 328 Johnson, Dale 333 Johnson, Danny 64 Johnson, Dave 328 Johnson, Debra 279, 306 Johnson, Jeff 293 Johnson, Joe 337 Johnson, John 229, 231,250 Johnson, Jonna 345, 353 Johnson, Kimberly 293 Johnson,Lana 293 Johnson, Mark 29 Johnson, Norman 203, 251 Johnson. Rebecca 270 Johnson, 5andy 18,280 Johnson, Thomas 270 Johnson, Vince203 Johnston, Barbara 327 Johnston, Dale344 Johnston, Nancy 293, 345 Johnston, Nanette 251,334, 344. 350, 351 Johnston., Me!da280, 343,345 Johnston, Thomas 280, 320 Jordan, Joe83, 111, 344 Jordan, Lisa 293 , 345 junge. Dr. Catherine 117 jurgensmeyer, Pat 329 KKK Kaelim, Rob 203, 293 Kaiser, Carol 212,215,251 Kaiser, Karen 270, 327, 342 Kalaiwaa, Francis 280. 308 Kansas Association of Nursing Students 29, 342 Kansas Board of Regents 169. 371 Kancel, Phi! 293 Kama 8,163. 352, 353, 370 Kapler, Kevin 203 Kappa Mu Epsilon 343 Karigan, William 270 Karleskint, Brian 343 Karr, Jeffrey 280, 308 Karr, John 229, 231, 270 Karr, Scott 228. 229, 231, 251 Kashefi, Peter 270 Kashefi, Dr. Toby 170,172 Kassebaum, Nancy 371 Karigan, Bill 313 Kasten, Lori 318 Kauffman, Bill 169 Kaely, Kelly 270 Kehl, Kris 203 Kehle, Robert 172 Keith, Bob 170 Kell, Glynnis 251 Keller, Cae 345 Keller, Dr. Leland 105,125 Kelley, Janine 301,347 Kelly, James 293 Index Kanza 84 359 Index Kelly, William 301 Kelm, William 301, 344 Keltner, William 251 Kennedy, Gayle 252, 332, 346 Kennedy, Teresa 270 Keplinger, Debra 327 KepUnger, Wayne 327 Kerle, Diana 172 Kerle, Dr, Donald 172,187 Keshefi, Peter 333 Keyser, Linda 293, 335 Kimp, John 203 Kind, Kristin 270 Kindall, Elaine 336 King, Keith 203 King, Kristin 337, 342, 345, 347 King, Ruby 216 Kipp, Kris 333 Kipp, Melinda 280 Kirby, Jeff 203 Kirk, Kelly 280 Kirkland, Laura 327 Kirkpatrick, Brian 91 Kirkpatrick, James 320 Klingenberg, Ann 293 Ktuhsman, Paula 344 Knapp, Kay 220 KNEA 5, 6,165,169,177, 184,185 Knowles, Dr, John 149, 350, 351,354, 355 Kolandaivelv, Shivakvmar 127, 339, 347 Kohler, Dennis 203 Koplik, Stanley 183 Kornhaus, Curt 203, 270 Krause, Terry 190 Kreigsman, Helen 148. 343 Krebs, Bill 31 Krenz, Alan 344, 352 Krippner, Kevin 126,170, 339 Kriswell, Lori 325 Kruil, Jay 280 Krull Shane 293,328 Krumsick, Kelly 223,227 Krumsick, Lori 88, 89.90,91,251, 335, 347 Kuestersteffen, Matt 229 Kuestersteffen, Paul 251, 335, 340 Kuhns, Jeff 203,293 Kunshek, Alice 163. 280, 343, 351 Kuo, Thomas 50, 54, 337 Kurtz, Debbie 29, 281, 343, 345 Kustersteffen, Paul 346 LLL Laboratory User Fees 72. 73 Lady, Wendell 157,183 Laforge, Kevin 203 Laivellin. Douglas 336, 345 Lake. Chris 77, 293,376 Lake, Tim 71,281, 287.347 Lambrano, Barbara 318 Lambda Chi Alpha 29, 30, 32, 33, 92 Lambda Sigma Honor Society 343 Lancaster, Debra 293, 335 Landon, Angy 335 Lane, Christy 270, 345 Lang, Aaron 230, 231 Lang, Greg 203 Larson, Becky 163, 252,351,353 Larson, Stan 330, 331 LaRue. Beth 270, 317 Latz, William 308 Laudadi, Anna 25,47 Lave lie, Rita 172 Larery, Dawn 270 Lawrence, Dr, Paul 172 Lawson, Deborah 281 Lawson, George 203,252 Lawson, Kimberlee 318 Lawson, Wanda 343 LeBar, Jeffrey 252 Ledford, Marta 281 Ledom, Christopher 252 Ledom, Stacey 281,345 Lee, Cynthia 301 Lee, Gary Brown 335 Lee, Gayle 252, 332 Lee, Linda 281 Lehman, Lynne 252, 336 Leibundgut, Kurt 338 Leiker, Jeff 208 Leon, Cheryl 293 Leonard Axe Library 174 Leonard, Patrolman Mark 174 leuteritz, Bob 330 Levans, Anne 339 Levins. Ann 327 Lewallen, Rodney 202 Lewis, Kate 57 Lewis, Mary Beth 57 Lewis, Melissa 293, 337, 345 Lewis, Tom 57 Lewis, Vance 163 Leyda, Diana 293, 306, 339 Lidal, David 203 leibeno, Helen 342, 347 Limelight Presents 87, 88, 89 Linder, John 270 Linhart, Mike 76, 77 Link, William 301 Linnecke, Sue 281, 345 Linscott, Bryan 229 Lipoglari, Donna 234 Little, Rita 252, 345 Little Sisters 44, 45 Littlejohn, Keith 252 Livengood, De Wayne 252 Livingston, Michael 281 Lloyd, Bill 72, 332 Logan, Butch 229 Lollar, Susan 157, 355, 381 Long, Jacqueline 303 Long, Janet 270 Long, Kurt 33 Long, Marianne 293, 335 Long, Paris 203 Long, Robert 208 Long, Sally 344, 345 Long, Shally 334 Logan, lanny 281 Longcarich, Diane 281 MMM Machado, Jose 25 Mac Kay, Dr. Carol 137, 338 Madorin, Martin 347 Magwire, Jann Greenberger 345 Mahan, Thomas 252 Mahnken. Carl 252 Mahnrew, Carl 328 Mainz, Chris 293 Maiu, Mike 327 Mallory, Stan 293 Maloy, Karen 337 Mamie, Leonard 203 Manasseh, Inga 252 Mande, Arvind 339 Mang, Kim Cox 212 Mangan, Jon 203 Manga n, John 139 Mangan, Kevin 320 Mangun, John 43 Mani, Mojtaba 338 Manke, Elayne270 Mann, Christi 309 Mann, Kristi 318 Mann, Kimberly 306 Mann, Mike 333 Manning, Anthony 252, 329 Manthey, Joy 135 Maple, Jacqueline 252, 335 Marcum, Lee 203 Mariconi, Charlotte 327 Marken, Brenda 293,335 Marketing Association 344 Marketing Club 83 Marquez, Jane 294, 318 Marquez, Paut 270, 333 Marshall, Carla 281 Marshall, Gary 328 Marshall, Jan 303 Marstall, Cary' 293 Martens, Krista 318 Martin, Joanne 293 Martin, Patrick293 Martinson, Linda 252 Masiero, Wendy 306 Masiero, Jill 306 Mason, Lori 281 Massey, Terry 303 Masters of Business Administration Association 344 Masuch, Denise 252 Masuch� Keith 118, 252, 340 Mathews, Ben 216 Mathis, Brent 270 Matson, Quinton 56,157,171, 338 Mauk, Jannette 339 Maupin, Scott 294 Maus, Anita 345 Maus, Henry 100 Maxey, Doug 252 Mayberry, Susan 212, 234,281 Mayberry, Traci 234,235 Mayerski, Mike 203 Mays, Lori 353 McAllister. Pam 294 Me Anderson, Hector 29, 329 McArthur, John 345 McBride, Diana 281 McBride, Steve 345 McCarty, Eric 229 McCarty, Rick 281 McClanahan, Cheryl 252 McCormick, Michael 163, 252,327, 335 McCormick, Ted 113,114,170 McCoy, Lesli 270, 342 McCoy, Max 163, 353 McCoy, Melinda 252, 336 McCoy, Mike203 McCoy, Tony 216, 217, 218, 221 McCurdy, Patrick 310 McCurley, Eric 252 McCutcheon Mark 320, 341 McDaniel, Kelli 318 McDaniel, Mary 212, 214, 215 McDaniel, Susie 317 McDermott, Jim 333 DRESSED AS AN ELDERL Y couple are Jani Spielbisch St. Paul, Jr., and Sue Maxson, Edna, Jr. The two take a break together from the Halloween dance at the student union.—photo by David Barton McDonald, Lisa 343 McDonald, Mark 281 McDonald, Mary 60, 61 McDonough, Lisa 281 McDowell, William 252, 342 McFall, Thomas 254, 327 McGeary, Robb 329 McGee, LaTonya 223, 224, 225 McCivern, Mark 203, 253 McGowan, Richard 254, 337 McCraw, Carol 270 McKessor, Marcia 21 McKechnie, Eddie 63. 163, 351 McKibben, Grant 316 McKinney, Dr. Reid 132,172 McKinney, Susan 324, 337, 345 McLaughlin, Stephan 29, 32,167 McLaurin, Frankie 208 McLaren, Glen 344 Molver, Nolan 316 McManis, Kenna 294, 345 McMollan, Wally 254 McNeills, Bob 203 McPberron, Richard 294 Me Reynolds, Carla 281 McTernan, Mike 210, 211, 229 McWillian, Robert 115, 370 Meade, Gina 306, 344 Meats, Dr. Stephan 177,180,181 Medical Programs 104,105 Meeds, Heather 254 Meek, Marilyn 212,215, 270 Meeks, Wayne 329 Meenahan, Patricia 281, 306 Mehta, Jatin 344 Meitchen, Connie 254 Mendenhall , Terry 334 Mendon, Todd 310 Men's Basketball 216, 217, 218 Merchant, Kelly 306 Merrifield, Dr. Calvin 197 Menetee, Jeff 42 Merrell. Kelly 327 Middleswart, Kim 294, 327, 339 360 Index Kanza 84 Middleton, Mark 320 Middleton, Sandra 270 Mietchen, Connie 340 Mifune, Yoko 345 Miles, Clarence 172 Mill. Debbie 20 Millbern, Laura 335 Millberry, Laura 294 Miller, Dean 294 Miller, Don 163, 350, 351,270 Miller, James 210,229 Miller. John 220. 340 Miller, LeAnna 281,343 Miller, Leon 203 Miller, Lisa 336 Millet, Mark 254, 336 Miller, Scott 270, 334, 336, 345 Miller, Sheila 234 Miller, Tracy 306 Million, Mark 343 Mills. Marnie 306 Milner, John 347 Mineart, Tony 310 Minton, Phil 91 Minton, Wilma 33, 35,192 Miracle, Earlene 294r 345 Misstakes 87 Mitchell, Kimberly 270 Milchel, Paul 45 Mitchell, Susan 235,281 Mitts, Pamela 281 Miyamoto, Yukari 294 Mobley, Darryl 163 Mobrey, Luanna 335 Moeder, Pal 254 Monk, Kristy 95. 325 Monobat, Gholam 281 Monsour, Annette 318, 346 Monsouf. Mark 254, 310, 338 Montgomery. John 153,182,183 Montgomery, Steve 16, 21, 162, 163, 281, 308. 329, 351 Moon, Laurie 351, 318 Moonlighting 144, 145 Moore, Kathi 281 Moore, Kristin 49, 294, 306, 307 Moore, Marcia 294 Moore, Preston 84 Moriconi, Charlotte 272 Moriconi, Jana 294, 327 Morphv, Tricla 254, 304, 306, 342, 346 Morrison, Franklin 370 Morrison, James William 379 Mosby, Rhonda 254 Mosler, Jolene 254, 334 Moslier, Ann 107 Moss, Michael 254 Mounkes, Bill 28, 203 Mount Carmel Medical Center 30 Mowbray, Luanna 281,346 Mueller, Jason 203 Mullen, Jill 29, 254, 306, 337 Mueller, Lisa 254 Muglach, Al 329 Mullen, Anne 347 Mullen, -Marc 281, 337, 343 Mullinax, Regan 256, 344 Mullins, Janet 212, 281 Mullins, Nancy 256 Multi-Cultural Month 84, 85 Mundock, Terry 334 Munsey, Mary Beth 304 Munson, Elaine 48, 256, 334, 345 Munson, Jennifer 294 Munson, Peggy 272 Murdock. Brenda 256, 336, 344, 345 Murrane, Linda 336, 345 Murphy, Dr Bill 29 Murphy, Dianne 256, 351 Murphy, Michael 10, 87 Murray, Tom 163 Murrow, Rodney 281,343 Music 102,103 Musick, Christine 282 Myers. Craig 272, 337 Myers, Marie 272 Myers, Millie 163,351, 352, 353 Myers, Terry 203 Myers, Todd 203 NNN Nace, Dawn 272 Nation Hall 29, 33,345 New Coach 240 New Horizons 30 New President 178-179 Neal, Brian 229 Newberry, Melissa 29 Nelson, Donald 256, 333 Nelson, Jennifer 256 Nelson, Lea 256 Nelson, Patrick 282 Newman Club 12, 29, 30, 32-33,326-327 Newsbriefs 158-175 Newson, Douglas 304 Newson, John 338 Newton, Maulin 121 Nichols, Bruce 87 Nichols, Cabe 282 Nicholson, John 330 Nicoll, William 320 Nims, Ray 79 Noakes, Diane 273, 335 Nobel. LBrenda 234 Noel, Melissa256, 304, 342 Nokes, Larry 81,190-191 Noller, Martin 282 Nuegele, Kent 273 Nutt, Anna 224 Nutter, Mary 234,236 Nusbaum, Joseph 256 OOO Oberley, John 294 Oborny, Francis 333 O'Brien, Daniel 256 O'Brien, Dennis333 O'Bryan. David 336 O'Connell, Maureen 304 Odaffer, Cien 273, 324, 347 Odaffer, Jo Lynn 304 Ogburn, Tony 256, 330, 333 Ogen, Duke 203 Oldest Living Graduate 375 Oldham, Candie 273, 332. 345 Olguin, Cristina 345 Olguine, Chris 327 Oliver, James 256 Olson, Mary L, 336 OIson-Loy,Sandy 80, 84-85,170, 347 Omar, Nor Amimah57 Omicron Delta Epsilon 345 Omicron Delta Kappa 346 Opitz, Lynn 282 Organization For Latin American Solidarity 171 Ortaloni, Al 203 Ortega, Teo 337 Ortiz, Steve 210, 229 Osborne, Bill 203 Osment, Sharon 256, 334, 344, 346 Overman, Jack 64,176 Overman, Shellie 294, 345, 347 Owings, Guy 332 Oyeneyin, Stephen 256 PPP Palmquist, Lynn 282, 337, 345 Palo. Kathy 344 Parade 30-32 Parent's Day 138-139 Parke, Kathryn 70-71,102 Parker, Jay 216 Parker, Karen 294 Parsons, Rebecca 273 Partying 82-83 Pasche, Dana 294 Pat Mingle Presentation 108-109 Patrick, Dr, Bert 135,137,171,187, 338 Patterson, Renee 294 Pauey, Vicky 304 Payne, Tom 216, 218 Peace, Ceorge 273 Peak. Dan 294, 327 Peak, Kelly 223 Peak, Regina 256, 332 Pearman, Andrew 256 Pence, Stan 126 Pendleton. Carla 294 Pendleton, Glenna 375 Pendleton, Scott 328 Pennington, David 343 People behind the Scenes 78- 79 Performing Arts and Distinguished Speakers Series 91 Pernot, Brenda 273 Persike, Edward 310 Peters, Suzanne 273 Peterson, Gary 282 Peterson, Kristin 273, 294, 345 Pfannenstiel, Cynthia 172 Phelps, Carrie 282. 351 Phelps. Keli 273, 316, 347 Phelps, Michael 256 Phelps, Rick 64 Phillips, Brent 294. 351,353 Phillips, Gary 25b Phillips, Louise 294 Phipps, Jeff 336 Physical Plant 190,191 Physics Club 92 Pickerl, Jim 182,183 Piepho, Rick 282 Pierce, David 273, 310 Pierce, Kim 282 Pi Kappa Alpha 30, 32 . 308, 309 Pike, Gary 229, 256 Pintar, Greg 283, 310, 343 Pitnick, Robert 327 Pitsch, Lori 294, 345 Pitt, David 339 Pittman, Sam 28, 203, 204, 206,208 Pitts, Coletta 345 Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce 30 Plain, Polly 306, 337 PJake, Jennifer 256, 335 Plank, Annette 335 Plays 142,143 Pluenneke, Robert 310, 346 Plumb, Cheryl 304 Polen, Bruce 175, 203, 206 Politics 55 Poliak, Deb 59 Pollmiller, Janice 3%, 378 Pollmiller, Kevin 31. 273, 310 Pollock, Marcia 256 Pollock, Wayne 310 Pommier, Beverly 132 Pom-Pon Spirit Squad 325 Porter, Carl 320 Porter, Jacque 352, 353, 354 Posch,Frances 283,335 Posch, Trad 336 Potts, James 332 Powers, Melinda 343 Pollock, Marcia 256 Potts, Dr. Melvin 122 Potts. Steve 161 Powell, Alberta 61 Powell, Bill 60 Powell, Burl 130,131 Powell, Dean 119 Powell, Louise384 Powell, Wendy 294 Powell, Dr, William 172 Prather, Vanessa 163, 352, 353 Prauser, Ann 256 Pringle, John 208 Prischak, Dan 346 Prischak, David 68, 77, 351 Proctor, Dr. Alvin 126,150, 151,339 Prof in. Karen 59, 337 Pruter, Phyllis 256 Pryor, Leona 273 PSU Baseball Club 333 PSU Choir 102 PSU-KNEA 371 PSU Student Chapter of Kansas Engineers 342 Public Relations Student Society 83, 163, 354, 355 Pugh, Grace 78 Pumphrey, Mark 317 Pyle, Diane 273 Pyle, Sean 241 Pyle, Sue 327, 343 QQQ Qualls, Robert 339 Quick, Jennifer 283 RRR Ragland, Teresa 143 Ralph, Richard 327 Ramm, Paul 256, 310 Ramm, Shari 294 Rampage 87 Ranjbar, Cindy 294 Ramsey, David 16, 29, 72, 73, 135, 162, 188, 256,327,329,346 Rasl, lack 26, 246 Ratanayanont, Rumplyporn 301 Ratliff, Cindy 336. 344 Ratzlaff, Julie 294, 318, 339 Raugewitz, Iolyne 283 Rave 97 Ray, Duane 283 Ray, Stacey 318 Rea, Bruce 333 Rea, Lorita 351 Readinger, Randall 301, 332, 334, 344 Reagan, Nancy 344 Reagor, Pauline 283, 345 Reed, Doug 316. 341 Reed, Jann 344 Reeded, Gregory 308 Reese, Piper 318 Regan. John 256, 320 Regents 5,6,165,166,169.172.182,183 Reid, Dr. Hubert 113 Reilly, James 256 Reinecker. Linda 294. 345 Index Kanza 84 361 Index Rainier, Karen 295 Reinier, Teresa 273, 342 Keith, Mike 295 Religion 54 Renfro, Margaret 304 Replogle, Rhonda 126, 344 Rethorst, Mariann 339. 340, 346 Reust, John 295 Rhodes, Lisa 92 Rhoten, leann 212,215 Rice, Charlie 174 Richard, Deidra295 Richard, Kathryn 334 Richardson, Margaret 283, 299, 328, 382 Richardson, Marty 333 Richardson, Sharyl 295 Riches, Dr. Harvard 172 ftichwine, Kurt 333 Rickman, Bryan 283,332 Rickman, Faith 7, 306, .378 Rickman, June 295, 332 Ricks, Alecia295, 345 Ricks, Yvette 295 Rider, Roscoe19l Ridenour, Mark 295 Riera, Rosyclar 52 Riese, David 372. Rigemberg, Don 327 Rigler, Dr. Wilson 166 Riley, Dan 203, 283. 328 Riley. Darrell 273 Rioth, Jeff 310 Ritchey. Randy 257 Ritchey, Stuart 283 Roark, Lisa 345 Robert, Ruth 378 Roberts, Bradley 310, 337 Roberts, liIdo 301 Roberts, Dr, Mary 151 Roberts, Ruth 295, 306 Robertson, Eric 330 Robertson, Jerry 229, 284 Robertson, Mark 257 Robinson, Allen 304 RAISING THE CURRENT ISSUES of the floor, David Ramsey. Fontana, Sr., discussed the distribution of student fees at the Student Senate debate in the student union at PSU. Ramsey, one of the top running candidates for President at the time, was elected by the students one week later.—photo by Steven Hausier 362 Index Kanza 84 Robinson, Beth 295 Robinson, Glenn 172, 332, 353 Robinson, Kathryn 295 Robinson, Myrna 257, 347 Rodich, Debbie 347 Rodriguez, Barbara 295 Rodriguez. Jesus J. 340 Roepke, Eric 203 Rogers, Chris 96, 229. 232. 295 Rogers, Jerry 344 Rogers, Julie 295 Rogers. Kelly 128,129, 257, 352 Rogers. Lori 318 Rognsvoog, Lisa 273 Reitz. Ed 171 Ronsick, Janet 273 Ross, Dave 29 Ross, Michael 257 Ross, Suzanne 318 ROTC 91 ROTC Guerilla Company 328 Roth, Carolyn 273, 334 Rothgeb, Christa 338 Roudebush, Tom 310, 330 Rountree, Ivania56, 171, 338 Roush, Kathleen 284 Rowland, Cynthia 306 Rowland, Don 31,273, 310, 329 Rugby Club 330, 331 Rum felt, Becky 234 Rupp, Gabriel 251 Rupp, Ronald 310 Rupp, Vincent 339 Rush, Mike 2%, 332 Russell, Christine 306 Russell. Kristi 273, 337, 345 Russell. Randy 229, 257 Ruwart, Robyn 296 Ryan, Kenneth 308 Ryan, Stacy 324 Ryder. Robin 284 Rygh. Beth 150,151.301.339 Rymus, Valerie 257 RAPPELLING OFF RUSS HALL for ROTC Military Science class is Gina Bertincino, Arma, Fr.—photo by Jo Black Index Kanza 84 363 Index SSS Sadlow, Jennifer 27 Safehouse 58, 59 Sailors, Heidi 306, 313 Sailors, Lisa 257, 306 Sals bury, Donna 329, 346, 347 Samuels, Bill 203 Samuels, Robin 257, 335, 344 San Diego, Dr. Carmela 50,52. 54, 55,197 Sandness. Dr. Wesley 131,132.146 Sanor, Michael 308 Sarwinski, Julie 223,296. 335 Sassanl, Maziar 92 Sauer, Brian 257 Savage, Michele 258 Savage, Tony 284, 333 Sawyer, Chris 66 Sawyer, Linda 273, 337 Sawyer, Robert 258, 310 Scanlan. Mark 296 Sceuetty, Mary 339 Schaal, Kay 273 Schamberger, Mike 296 Schebor, Rob 330, 331 Schick, Marjorie 172 Schifferdecker, Nancy 2%, 345 Schmidt, Richard 333 Schanbel, Cart 284 Schnackenberg, Michelle 296 Schneider, Linda 342 Schnurbusch, Linda 304 Schoal, Kay 135 Sc hoe holer, James 296 Schoenhals, Shell! 273, 345 Scholes, Mark 107 Schreiber, James 327 Schreiber, Jamie203 Schultz, Dan 335 Schwartz, Kurt 296 Schwenker. David 296 Science Building 98,99,100,101 Scimeca, Joe 258 Scoles, Roger 335 Scott, Cynthia 296 Scott, Julie Ann 258 Scott, Kathy 329, 346 Scott, Sherry 151 Scott. William 258 Scourten, Gilbert 258 Searl, Laorla296 Searl, Lori 296, 335 Seims, Kay 304 Seif, William 172 Sell, Marcia 284 Sells, Kathleen 304 Selmon, Angela 258, 334, 345. 346 Seminars 4ind Workshops 148,149 Senior Citizens of Pittsburg 30 Serafin, Brian 296 Sergent, Carolyn Ann 258 Settimi, Tim 88,89 Sevedge, David 320 Sexton, Jeff 335, 336 Sexton, Jeanette 338 Shafner, Tracy 335 Shane, Mike 25, 47 Sharp, Theresa 273 Shaw, Dana 306, 307 Shead, Carol 306 Shearer; Carol 296 Shells, Bart 258, 343 Shepard, Shelly 273.334 Shepperd, Lemuel 61 Sherman, Jim 257, 320, 329 Sherrill, Denise258 Sheverbush, Dr. Robert 172 Shields, Judy 273 Shields, Martin 273 Shimp, David 328 Shipman, Chris 280 Shipman, Joellen 29, 338 Shofner, Tracy 284 Shokrani, Ali 301 Short, Darla 258 Shreckler, Chris 203 Shreve, Kevin 297 Shuler, Rennie 64, 284 Siebor, Steve 203 Siebuhr, Steve 28, 202, 273 Sigma Chi 29, 30, 31, 32,33,92, 310 Sigma Chi Derby Day 374 Sigma Phi Epsilon Benefit Dance 313 Sigma Phi Epsilon 29, 30, 313 Sigma Pi Sigma 92 Sigma Sigma Sigma 29, 30, 32, 33, 314, 315 Sigma Sigma Sigma Cheering Squad 315 Sigma Tau Camma 29, 320 Sikes. Selba 234, 235 Sills, Brent 297 Si mm, Kim 45 Simmons, Laurie 273, 346 Simmons, Lori 324 Simons , Pamela 284 Simpson, David 343 Simpson, Jana 297 Simpson, Jeff 284, 308, 342 Simpson, Karen 273, 306, 346 Simpson, Richard 284 Simpson, Rick333 Sims, Ty 67 Sinclair, Anne 284, 336 Sinn, Kimberlee 284, 339, 306 Sisson, Scott 297, 308 Sisson, Stan 135 Sites, Arick 119, 121 Sizemore, Beve 284, 333 Skinner, Sandy 352 Stater, Becky 273 Stater, Randy 320, 336 Stobaszewski, Mary 234, 343 Sluder, Tina 297, 325 Small, Tracy 90 Smilie, David 107 Smith, Arlene 259, 332 Smith, Brenda 273 Smith, Cheryl 274 Smith, Christi 284 Smith, Cindy 337 AWARDS WERE GIVEN to Mr. and Mrs. Basketball at Weede gymnasium between games. Maize Sr., receives a trophy for her outstanding per- formances on the basketball court this season, —photo by David Barton 364 Index Kanza 84 Smith. David 49.110, 297 Smith. Greg 274, 330 Smith. Dr Fred 116.117 Smith. Jim 327 Smith. Joe 202, 203 Smith. Joyce 297 Smith, Kristy 325 Smith, Mary 61 Smith, Michael 284 Smith, Mike 203 Smith, Nansen 342 Smith, Nathan 372 Smith, Regina 327 Smith. Rob 335 Smith, Stephanie 284, 337, 345 Smith, Steven 301. 332, 339 Smith, Terry 297, 310 Smith, Tracy 135, 274 Smock. Cindy 161 Smock, Jed 161 Smoot, Dr. Joseph 168 Smoot, Dr. John 376, 379, 380 Snow. Alan 297, 327 Snow, Brad 203 Social Security Phaseout 74-75 Social Work Club 29 Society for Collegiate Journalists 163, 354, 355 Society of Automotive Engineers 92, 333 Society of Plastic Engineers 29, 346 Softball 234, 235, 236. 237 Sole, Eric 301,338 Soper. Jim 335 Sorrick, David 61 South, Dr. John 172 Southall, Kay 284 Southwell, Susan 259, 306 Sparks, Shelly 306 Spaulding, Marcia 304 Spears, Beth 259 Spears, Harrison 163, 3S5 Special VT1106,107 Speiser, Shelly 259, 344 Spencer, Kevin 88 Sperry, Bryan 337, 342 Spineto. Scott 259, 340 Spritzer, Kelly 327 Spillman, Mark 328 Sramek, Jay 297 Staff Assistants-Desk Workers 48,49 Staggs, Sherry 135, 284 Stahl, Doug 284 Stancell, Bruce 203, 229 Stanley, Charmagne 274 Stanley, Lisa 318 Stark, Tim 141 Starns, Randy 29 Starrett, Pam 328 Stavas, Eva 123 Steadman, Clayton 297 Steele, Jenny 306, 329, 378 Steffen, Robert 173 Steik, Tony 259 Sieinfield, Julie 297, 27 Stephan, Karen 297, 306, 339 Stephan, Mary 306 Stephens, Paula 274. 345 Stephens, Shannon 212,234,236 Stephens. Shari 274 Stevenin, Cindy 259 Stevenin, Sheryl 259, 344 Stevens, Mindy 274 Stevenson, Lois 284 Stevenson, Shirley 105 Stites. Janet 354 Stockbaad, Karen 333 Stockbrand, Karen 259 Stockton, Ray 297 Stogsdill, Michael 259, 338 Stonecipher, Delaine 350 Stoneking, Cody 203 WAITING PATIENTLY in the stand to receive her diploma is Connie Weir, Erie, Sr., at Pittsburg State Univer- sity —photo by David Barton Index Kama 84 Index Storv, Doug 216 Story, Mark 260 Stover, Traci 340 Straw n, Samara 11 Stringer, John 203, 5 Stroot , Reverend Thomas 153 Stuckey, Debbie 264 Student Affairs 192,193 Student Home Economics Association 347 Student Senate 162,168.189, 329, 383 Student Teaching 130,131,132,133 Student Union Board 5, 347 Study Habits 134,135 Stum, Evan 338, 345 SUB 87,68,89,91,92 Suenram, David 164, 210, 212, 220 , 221 228, 229, 230, 231 Sullivan, Bill 310. 341 Sullivan, Teresa 284, 317 Summer, Patsy 115 Sustton, Sarah 260 Sutton, Dianna 297 Swan, Melinda Carson 163 Swar, Melinda 260 Swender, Patrick 336 Swift, Brenda 260 Swisher, Mason 203 Switlik. Roch 72, 73, 135, 153, 162, 170, 188, 260, 329, 344, 346, 383 Switzer, Steve 138, 342 Swortwood, Michael 310 TTT Taber, Cynthia 344 Takahashi, Midori 298, 345 Talkington, Jim 320 Tankersly, Diane 74 Tarhini, Daoud 52 Tau Kappa Epsilon 29, 30, 316, 317 Taylor, Dr Jim 170 Taylor, Kevin 332 Taylor, Michael 122 Taylor, Todd 203 Taylor, Wade 274 Tehel, Bill 113, 308, 329 Teller, Dr. Stephen 143, 347 Tener, Lori 260 Terry. Patricia262, 346 Thackwary, Danette4Q, 339 Thetford, Troy 128.274 Thomas, Carrie 298. 335 Thomas, Derek 216, 220, 221 Thomas, Elizabeth 304 Thomas, Harold 343 Thomas, Li 337, 345 Thomas, Michael 284 Thomas. Sherrie 260 Thomas. Steve 351 Thomas. Tom 203, 333 Thomason. Jimmie 274 Thomasson, Becky 260 Thomasson, Dan 228, 229, 231, 232, 233, ' 260 Thompson, Cherokee 284 Thompson, Dan 78, 343 Thompson, Ken 260, 329, 3 44, 346 Thompson. Kent 353 Thompson, Scow 260 Thompson, Serena 284, 345 Thompson, Toby 284 Thoren, Kerry 298 Thorpe, Kimberly 298, 332 Tie, Lih 301 Tindel, Bob 143 Titus, Robert 274, 327, 346 Titus, Robin 295, 318 Todd, CeCe 163, 274, 350, 351 Todd Laurie 24, 71,298, 347 Tom, Licety 298 Tomelleri, Theresa 163, 274, 340, 352, 353 Toney, Mike 35, 298, 351 Tools To Teach By 116,117 Towner, David 260 Townsend. Charles 274 Townsend, Helen 284 Track 228, 229, 230, 231. 232. 233 Trester, Greg 298 Trimble, Brent 260 Tompeter, Tammy 274, 34 Troth, Billie 260 Trotnic, Greg 337 Trulone, Bill 346 Truster. Creg 324 Tub well, Trenetta 298 Tucker, Joan 284 Tucker, Toni 274 Tuggle, Stephanie 274,335 Tullis, Bonnie 260 Tunis, Donna 344 Turgeon, Mark 241 Turner, Angus 260 Turner, Gary 203, 272 Turner, Ka!hy298 Turner, Kim 94 Turner, Marcia 274 Turner, Tracy 234, 235 Twitty, David 298 Two-Year Degree 140,141 UUU Ukena, David 260, 334 University Arts Association 91 University Coordinating Committee 154, 372 University Forms Solidarity Union 171 Unruh, Barbara 260, 332 Unruh, Denise 260 Unuigbey, Daisy 260 TO SUPPORT THE UPCOMINC Student Senate election. Senator Julie Butts, Humboldt Sr., puts a New Voice political decal on Davis Johnston, Stella, Mo., lr. photo by Jo Black Index 366 Kanza 84 t W Vacations 94,95 Valverde, Maria 339 VanBecelaere, Audrey 327 VanBecelaere, Tissy 324 Vanderhooven, Mike 143 VanHouten, Marijean 318 Vann, Elaine 298 Vasquez, Claudia 56 Vassar, Ramona 163, 284, 343, 350, 351,353 VanZan, Rick 274, 352, 353 Velasquez, Alice 345 Veselic, Ivan 49. 203 Vetter, Cynthia 260 VICA 29, 32, 33 Villamaria, James 260, 345 Vincent, Lynn 274. 336 Vining, Julie 345 Vining, Mary 260, 347 Vinnemam, Mike 335 Vitale, Dan 285 Vitt, Dee 327 Vitt, DeLyna 274, 346, 347 Vitt, Diana 274, 336 Vocational Industria! Clubs of America 30 Voegeli, Rita 260, 345 Vogel, Beverly 263, 338 Volker, Todd 203 Vo I ker, Wendy 283, 343 Volland, Lisa 274 Vollen, Dr. Gene 102,103,172 Volleyball 212, 213, 214, 215 Von Wedell, Linda 304 Vorse, Adele 304 WWW 1________I_______ Wade, Susan 328 Wadell, Geneva 304, 342 Wadino, Susan 95 Wadley, Michelle 234, 235 Waggoner. Todd 274 Wagner, Mark 310, 374 Waisner, Beth 274 Waldschmidt, Jeff 320 Walker, Becky 263, 336, 337 Walker, Howard 201,203, 204, 206, 207 Walker, Kristeen163. 306 Walker, Michelle 285, 301, 334, 335, 336, 343, 344 Wall, Barry 333 Wallace. Anthony 228, 229, 231 Wallace, Cecil 377 Wallace, David 76,102.103 Wallace, Jan 126, 339 Wallace, Ralph 143 ACTIVE AND INVOLVED with students, Dr. James Gilbert, Interim president of PSU, had a special way of communicating with students. At the Homecoming coronation. Dr. Gilbert, imitated Bruce Polen, Gorilla football coach, in a display of temper for over 1,000 students.—p iofo by Steven Hausler Index Kanza 84 367 Index Wallace, W.J. 377 Wallin, Kim 304 Wallin, Kimberly 106 Wallingford, Cathy 263, 340, 346 Wallner, lonathon 308 Walsh, Willie 210, 229, 231 Waters, Gary 302 Walther, Dr. Thomas 153, 170, 172, 186, 187 Warrington, Joan 212 Warstler, Ronald 298 Wasson, Greg 263, 308, 309, 329 Wattlet, Kurt 229, 296 Watts, Carolyn 66, 82, 274 Watts, Martha 304 Wayme, Gerald 320 Weast, Bonnie 304 Weatherby, Charles 263 Weaton, Chris 345 Weaver, Representative Pat 171 Webb, James 263, 341 Webb. Lisa 318 Webb, Rhonda 298, 335 Webster. Deanna 263, 347 Webster, Kevin 333 Weekends at Home 66, 67 Wehmeyer, Ed 78 Weibe, Michelle 263 Weigand, Julie68 Weir, Connie 263 Welch, John 298 Wellington, Mel 75 Wells, Constance 263 Wells, Dr. J. Ralph 167 Welsh. Dr John 169,172 Welty, Dr. Richard 147,177,180,181,245 Wempe, Saundra 263 West, LaDonna 29, 263, 340, 345 Westerman, Kristin 145 Westerman, Marlca 274 Westervelt, lay 153,154 Westhoff, Anna 317 Westhoff, Constance 298 Westhoff, Phylis 327 Westmoreland, Elizabeth 317, 327 Whale, Staci 274 Wheaton, Chris 337 Wheaton, Chrisana 263 Wheeler, Yvette 25, 68,163, 151 Whirlcy, Bradley 263, 334, 336 Whitaker, Marsha 263 Whitcomb, Julie 263. 304 White, font 339 White, Kamela 263 White, Kristin 274 White, Rebecca 339, 354 White. Susan 261 Whitehead, Denise 263 Whitehead, Randy 275 Whitely, Greg 203, 328 Whitney, Doug 298 Whittakee, Scott 91 Whitworth, Jerry 347 Wijama, Andy 298 Wilbert, Craig 285 Wilbert, Karen 298, 327 Wilberts, Representative Larry 171 Wilde, Mary 285 Wiley, Donald 263,336 Wilke, Charise 263,118 Wilke, Jeff 141 Wilkerson. Janet 26 Wilkerson, Mark 341 Wilks. Pam 335 Willand. Brad 91. 292 Williams, Julie 42,275, 325 Williams, Mike 255 Williams, Price 350, 379 Williams, Ribin 298 Williamsn. Paul 275, 332, 336, 345, 346 Willingham, Renee 298, 327, 329 Willis, Brad 110 Willis. Michael 263, 310 Wills, Karen 347 Wilmoth, Jane 127 Wilson, Dave 80, 81, 310 Wilson. Dr. Donald 5, 8, 96, 153, 154, 157, 165, 168, 169, 170, 177, 178. 180. 181, 182,189, 241,352 Wilson, Janet 298 Wilson. Kathleen 96, 154, 155, 178, 182, .183 Wilson, Sandra 263 Wilson. Scott 327, 375 Wimmer, Don 314 Wilson, President Donald 339, 370. 376 Wilson, Scott 298 Wimmer, Donald 337 Win, Pat 333 Winchester, Pat 328 Wing, Lisa 285 Winged, George 183 Winter, Glenda 285 Winter, Joe 298 Wirsching, Catherine 263, 340 WishaJI, Carolan 163 Wisher, Shelley 64 Wisner, Shelley 298, 345 Withrow, Betty 263 Witllin, Kim 142 Witt, Dee 335 Woestman, Kelly 285, 345 Wolford, Bill 203 Wotoszyk, Ann 223,227 Women's Basketball 223,224, 225 Wood, Angela 29, 161, 170, 188, 189 , 306, 329, 346 Wood, Ron 69. 344 Wood, Steve 285 Woodward, Bobbie 275, 342 Woodward, Kevin 263, 332 Woodrum, Mark 298 Worden, Mary 74, 75, 275, 351 Worsley, Dianne 132 Worthington, Cheryl 203 Worthington, Dewayne 5 Wosel, Gayleen 298 Wright, Todd 298 Writing Center 128 Wimmer, Donald 301 Wulf, Denise 275, 327 YYY Yates, John 229 Yeager, Christopher 275 Yeager, Ronda 263 Yeoman, Tyler 33,298, 324, 341 Yoho, Tim 301, 327 York, Marsha 234 Young', Maxine 263 Young, Shelly 345 Youngdoff, David 71, 203, 285, 324 Younger, David 91 Zahm, Susan 29, 192,263, 346 Zakaryon, Renee 275 Zakeri, Khalil 55 Zellmer, Kathy 52 Zimmerman, Barry 308 Zishka, Julie 306 Zook, Kathy 333 RUNNING AHEAD of the pack, John Johnson, Pittsburg soph., and Willie Walsh, Dublin, Ireland Jr,, battle the wet track conditions at the District meet at Fort Hays.—photo by Steven Hausler OVER 2000 STUDENTS, faculty, and guests attended the inauguration ceremony of Donald W. Wilson.— photo by Kent Thompson 368 Index Kanza84 Index Kanza 84 A New Image THIS SMALL CLASSROOM for second-year electricity students doubles as a classroom and lab. Electricity instructor, Robert McWillian, said his program has out-grown the facility.— photo by Jo Black. The ceremonious inauguration of a president, the end of a stand-off between a faculty union and its employer, and new ideas and policies implemented by an administration and students, made 1983-84 a year in which Pittsburg State University was reaching for an image — a new image that would reflect the ideals and goals set by students, faculty, and the administration. The Kanza staff chose the theme Reaching for a New Image, because of all the changes the University underwent during 1983-84. These changes reflected an effort by the campus com- munity to reach for a different image. University president Dr. Donald Wilson, described his inauguration as a celebration — a chance for the institution to celebrate itself. The inauguration was a celebration. It brought the campus together to witness tradition, and to also express hopes for the future. More than 2,000 people, including Governor John Carlin, representatives from other institutions, students, faculty, alumni, and members of the Pittsburg community, attended the Commemoration Day and Inauguration celebration. While past inaugurations had been filled with pomp, pageantry, and formal affairs, Dr. Wilson preferred to keep his more low-keyed and draw 370 Closing Kanza 84 attention more to the University as a whole rather than focusing on himself. The inauguration came in wake of the faculty contract agreement between the Kansas Board of Regents and PSU-KNEA after being at an impasse for a month. The agreement revealed give-and-take on both sides, though that air of harmony would later be threatened by the proposed Senate Bill 833. Backed by the Regents, Senate Bill 833 would rule out collective bargaining in negotiations. Despite the new contract agreement, PSU-KNEA found itself JOSEPH COSTA founder of the National Press Photographers Association, critiques Kanza photographer, Steven Hauslers', WeiIsville senior, portfolio after the communications banquet.— photo by David Barton THE ELMAKERS ORGANIZATION featured Senator Nancy Kasselbalm last fall to express her views and opinions of issues to the teens who make up the Elmakers organization.— photo courtesy of Collegio continued on page 372 Closing Kanza 371 A New Image SETTING QUIETLY, Nathan Smith age 7, watches a game of Com- pany Right. Nathan enjoyed watching the game during a Campus Christian function at the University Lake.— photo by David Barton A BO Pittsburg Stare University fighting again for the right to collectively bargain — this time by lobbying against Bill 833. In May, 1984, the University Planning and Coordinating Committee released its Proposed Statement of Belief. Given the task of developing a comprehensive University plan in 18 months, the council consists of the president, the vice presidents for academic affairs and administrative affairs, the University directors of business, student and public affairs, and the assistant to the president. PART OF LIMELIGHT series of performers was David Riese, Director of MASH. Riese was one of many performers who were sponsored by the student union board last fall.— photo by David Barton continued on page 375 372 Closing Kanza 84 CRABBING A HEINEY, is Joe Jordan Leawood senior, joking around with Glenna Pendleton, Coffeyville senior after graduation ceremonies outside Weede gymnasium.— photo by David Barton A New Image NOT QUITE A walkman, Mark Wagner, Pittsburg junior, provides the music in his own particular way at the Sigma Chi Derby Day games on the Oval.— photo by Jo Black 374 Closing Kanza 84 Dr. Sandra Greer, committee chairman and associate professor of curriculum and ad- ministration, said the committee is something in which everyone has, and will continue to be, asked to participate, and one through which everyone will continued on page 376 TO WELCOME STUDENTS back for the fall semester, Frank Footer, Freeport,La. junior, and Scott Wilson, Paola junior, hang a welcome sign on Hollywood's Bar across from the University.___ photo by Steven Hausler IN A SCENE FROM the play The Oldest Living Graduate, Floyd Kincaid, played by Brad Burnett, Gardner senior, tries to persuade his wife, Maurine Kincaid, played by Glenna Pendleton, Coffeyville senior, against his father, a WWI veteran who is the oldest living graduate, —photo by David Barton Closing Kanza 84 375 BURIED IN HIS LOVE of music is Chris Lake, Leroy freshman. Lake enjoys raunching to the tunes with his roommate over at Tanner Hail. —photo by David Barton STUDENTS IN TANNER ANNEX gather around the TV in the lobby to watch the Superbowl last spring.-photo by David Barton be allowed to contribute towards the development of an even greater University. In March, Dr. Wilson appointed Dr. Joseph Smoot, president of Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Mich., from 1976-1983, to the new position continued on page 379 376 Closing Kanza 84 A New Image SURPRISED AT BEING NAMED PSU Homecoming Queen is Pamela Farney, Hayesville junior. At her side is Marsha Beechner, Baxter Springs junior with the first congratulations.— photo by David Barton Closing Kanza 84 377 A DELTA sister, Vfey$ville senior, i Jen y Steele, JaniteW|irniller, shman M|| ith tty freshman, at of vice president for development and public relations. Dr. Smoot has the primary responsibility for the University's fundraising programs. He also coor- dinates the efforts of the Alumni Office, Office of continued on page 380 ENJOYING THE BENEFITS of a front row seat are James William Morrison and Franklin Morrison.They part of many who took part in the PSU's Homecoming festivities last fall,— photo by David Barton HEFEEEY! Price Williams, Overland Park senior, bids farewell to the college life at graduation in Weede Gym- nasium. —photo by Steven Hausler Closing Kanza 4 379 A New Image USING TANKS frogs, flippers and masks are students in the scuba diving class held at Weede gymnasium.— photo by David Barton Public Affairs and Information, and he works closely with the Alumni Foundation and En- dowment Association. This new position caused a structural change in that Wayne Davenport, director of public affairs and information; Ken Bateman, director of alumni relations; and Rex Crowley, director of develop- ment; report to Dr. Smoot rather than directly to the president. continued on page 383 380 Closing Kanza 84 I LATE NIGHT STUDYING for those big exams can be nerve wrecking. Susan Lollar, Arma senior, studies for computer science test in the wee hours of the morning.— photo by David Barton EVENING JOGGERS ran into the sunset on McPherson street just west of the College. The runners train all year round for the cross country and track teams at PSU, using city streets for their exer- cise.— photo by Steven Hausler Closing Kanza 4 381 A New Image TAKING A JUMP from Russ Hall is Margaret Richardson, Wichita sophomore. Richardson was one of several ROTC students that took part in an exhibition for the Parents Day festivities.— photo by David Barton 382 Closing Kanza 4 Student government also implemented new policies that affected the University. Student Senate passed a resolution, which was then adopted by the University, for a uniform schedule of costs for the special class fees. This resolution took the place of an earlier one, vetoed by senate President Roch Switlik, Parsons senior, that would have charged every student on campus $3 for laboratory fees, whether they were in a lab class or not. The Student Union announced a new check cashing policy on Dec. 7,1983. In the past, the business office cashed checks for no charge, against the rules of the state of Kansas. continued on page 384 PATROLINC THE CAMPUS is a 24 hour job for Campus Security. The officers watch the campus day and night. This officer drives down east Cleveland in his cushman one evening last fall.— photo by Steven Hausler Closing Kanza84 383 New Image ENJOYING THE NICE cool weather of spring, are Doris Ceniso, Louise Powell, and Correne Herron. This spring brought a lot of rain to PSU with brief periods of sunshine. Setting on the oval made a nice surrounding for a short break.— photo by David Barton During the past 10 years, when PSU was audited by the state, it was found that the University was using state or taxpayers' money to cash checks. Because these funds were taxpayers' money, the money was not to be used to cash the checks or pay for the person to cash the checks. The new service is located in the ticket office of the union, and charges $.50. New faces, new ideas, new goals — all set the foundation for a new image. But, the image will continue to change and grow as faces and ideals change. Pittsburg State University has already begun to reflect a new image, one of cooperation and in- novation. 1983-84 was a year of progress — a year of reaching for a new image. —by CeCe Todd 384 Closing Kanza 84 1984 Kanza Staff Editor, 1st sem.......................................Jacque Porter Editor, 2nd sem......................................Vanessa Prather Design Editor........................................Theresa Tomelferi Photography Editor....................................Steven Hausler Chief Photographer.....................................David Barton t Copy Editors............... y...................Kelly Rogers Millie Meyers Composing Superintendent..............................Sharon Cline Business Manager, 1st sem..............................Allen Krenz Business Manager, 2nd sem.......................Rick Van Zon Artist. ....................................... Sam Farmer Photographers...........................................Kent Thompson Brent Phillips Dale Bratton Jo Black Writers. .................................. . CeCe Todd Ramona Vassar Allen Edmonds Jonna Johnson Yvette Wheeler Carrie Phelps Mike Toni Paste-up....................................Becky Larson Jann Creenberger Lori Mays Carolyn Bachura Sandy Skinner Adviser................................Glenn W. Robinson Colophon Diamond Jubilee Edition of the Pittsburg State University Kanza yearbook was printed by Josten's American Yearbook Co., Topeka, Kan. All printing was done using offset lithography from camera-ready layouts. The primary paper stock is 80 lb. dull enamel, and full gloss for the opening section, which has flat black, and process ink backgrounds. Endsheet stock is 65 lb. coverweight. All type is printed in black ink. The cover consists of full color photographs printed on a white cloth base with a varnished protective covering. All color photographs were printed standard or professional grade by Custom Color, Kansas City, Mo. Vericolor, Kodacolor and Ektachrome shot at ASA's ranging from 100 to 3200 were used for ali color photographs. Black and white photographs were printed in the Kanza darkroom on Kodak Polycontrast, Ilford llfobrom and Calerie papers. More than 38,000 black and white negatives and more than 1,200 color negatives and transparencies were shot for the book. All photographs appearing in this book were taken and processed by Kanza staff photographers except for portrait photography, which was done by Sudlow Studios, Danville, III. Spot color was selected from the Panatone Matching System and process colors. The opening and closing typeface is 14 pt. Oracle, All standard body type is 10 pt. Oracle with 11 pt. leading, except where type appears on a dark background which is run in bold or 12 pt. for easier reading. Cutline type is 8 pt. with nine and a half point leading. All copy was entered on VDT's and set on typesetters jointly owned by the Kanza and Collegio. The design of the 1984 Kanza expands on the magazine format that was first implemented in 1980 and features simple yet refined use of graphics and indepth feature articles. The Kanza has separated the traditional group and portrait photos into a section called the Annual, and the feature material is presented in the Yearbook section. This will allow easy identification of the two very different yet important areas of the book. The book also features a full 32 pages of full-color photography. All design, layout and paste-up was done by Kanza staff members. Press-run for the 1983 Kanza was 1,800 copies. Distribution of the third copyrighted volume began in September, 1984.