Pittsburg State University - Kanza Yearbook (Pittsburg, KS)

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What once was the livlihood of Pittsburg residents has become a form of recreation for them. The once dreary coal mininig pits surrounding Pittsburg are now a scenic array of greenery, — Dale Bratton Since the Raptor Reach program was established last fall, the PSU biology department has provided birds of prey with the correct environment for rehabilitation. This eagle, Aurora, came to Pitt State with a broken wing, and remains a regular resident. — Dale Bratton Swinging ittsburg State University, like the town it is P located in, is modest of population, but extravagant in culture and history. Although the coal mining days are over in Pittsburg, traces of the long-lost era are still evident. The mining pits that surround the city are no longer used for mining, but they are still teaming with activity. They have become one of the area's largest recreation sites. Whether students or community residents go fishing, swimming or simply sightseeing in the abandoned pits, the history and respect for Pittsburg's origin has not been lost. Pittsburg State is a small university with a student population of less than 6,000. There are few big-name concerts, famous entertainers or well-known personalities who come to visit PSU. Sometimes fewer than 10 students are enrolled in the same class together. Occasionally, the only entertainment to be found is at home on a rented VCR. But, these are not the downfalls of attending Pittsburg State, they are the advantages. With such a small, intimate campus, it is possible to stroll across the campus oval and see several good friends and acquaintances. Faculty members are able to provide their students with personal, individualized attention. Students are able to be creative and innovative with both their study time and their free time. Rumors that the moderate-sized campus at Pitt State offers little or no opportunities for diversion are all false. In fact, the students at PSU are Swinging in the Pitts. □ Ramona Vassar tn 7 itts Opening 7

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Being nominated for Homecoming Queen can be quite an honor, even if your name is not announced as the winner. Alice Velasquez, Overland Park senior, happily watches as the 1985 queen is crowned. — Dale Bratton The prairie grass of Kansas is one natural site that the state is noted for. Members of the University and Pittsburg communities attent a dedication of a tract of prairie land located south of Pittsburg. The Ernest Robb family donated the grassland to the University. — Buzz Palmer 6 0 pening

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Rain seems to traditional Iy dampen the annual car show spon- sored by the Society of Automotive Engineers during Ape-Fest weekend. This year was no exception. Joy B rooker-Reed, Pittsburg graduate, takes advantage of a dry spell to touch up the raised white letters on the tires of her husband's car. — Kent A. Thompson It is tradition for the track team to give their coach a dunking in the university lack following the home CSIC track meet, providing they finished in first place. Assistant coach Russ Jewett receives the honor of the traditional ceremony to the amusement of the track team. — Ragan Todd A slip of the wrist can be dangerous in some of the contests held by greeks durirj Derby Days. Ron Ausemus, Girard junior and Sigma Chi member, is left with a mess following the egg dropping game, — Kent A. Thompson