Southeast Missouri State University - Sagamore Yearbook (Cape Girardeau, MO)

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MPUS GETS LL DECKED-0 T RIVERFEST STYLE FOR MA 8 P by Kandee Reiminger Getting the campus all decked out for newcomers is a job not taken lightly-and the Student Activities Committee, headed by chairperson Sharon Amelon, greeted ma and pa in style on Fall Parent's Day. Despite drizzle and overcast skies, a well-rounded program of activities, centered around a Riverfest theme, was scheduled to make the day fun and memorable. Dr. Bill Stacy, SEMO's president, was on hand for a Meet the President forum to discuss aspects of campus life. Also in the morning, the individual colleges hosted open houses while various clubs and campus organizations set up informational stands in front of Academic Hall. To aid in catching the Riverfest spirit, captain's hats were sold to parents and students. Entertainment by Dixieland Jazz Band and a picnic lunch on the Terraces occured at noon. A pep rally followed the picnic prior to the SEMO-Northeast Missouri State game. During half-time of the game, parents of football players, cheerleaders and Sundancers were introduced to the crowd. After the Golden Eagles' tribute to the Beatles, Dr. Stacy was named an honorary member of the band. SEMO lost the game 34-19. In the evening, Phi Mu Alpha, the professional music fraternity, hosted the 21st annual All-Campus Revue featuring professional comedian Harry Waller as emcee. For their involvement in October Parents Day, SGA awarded Maureen Toczko Student of the Month and the Horticulture Club Organization of the Month. Maureen chaired the food committee providing doughnuts and coffee in the morning and the picnic lunch while the Horticulture Club sold mums and set up a banner and flower display. THE CHIMES OF Academic Hall were drowned out by the jazz music provided by the Dixieland Jazz Band. Along with other members, which included state representative Jerry Ford, Dean Fred Goodwin performs for the students and parents dining outdoors, as part of the band. TWO-TIME MIAA rushing champion Ernest Edwards struggles for a Hrst down in the Parents Day game against Northeast Missouri State with assistance from Bob Deneke. My-.-q,.t nz. s am- .V Kirlr Hawkins Student Life

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ff 'r's FRIDAY... 'rims 'ro c 'r LOOSE by Kathy Stanfield What is the end of one thing, the beginning of another and between the two? The weekend. Webster's dictionary describes it as follows: the period between the close of one working, business or school week and the beginning of the next. That basic definition canlt even begin to describe the variety of ways in which those two days and three nights were spent. It correlated to the varying people attending SEMO. Those living on campus, whether in a dorm or Greek housing had a better chance to tap the grapevine to find out about parties. A knock on the door brought a companion for a study trip to the library, a visit to the U. C., a game of frisbee or football in the park, a trip downtown or to the mall. If nothing else, someone was always around for a chat as the noisy halls would testify. Of course, the weekend was a good time for a trip home where a change of scenery lifted spirits and home-cooking satisfied dorm-weary stomachs. Commuters were in a different situation. Although parties weren't off limits, long drives hampered frequent participation unless overnight lodging was found. Housekeeping chores and errands to run took up time. Get-togethers with friends, movies, babysitting, work and nights at home in front of the T.V. marked their time. Probably the most unique weekends belonged to married couples, especially those with children. However, spending time with a spouse sometimes fell to the end of the list. Shopping, laundry, house- cleaning, picking up or letting off a child or two, studying, visiting parents and work filled the hours. When free time was available, babysitters and grandparents helped save the day. The most important duty of the student, studying, seemed to always be hanging overhead. The weekend provided hours of uninterrupted time to devote, if a nap didn't take precedence. Depending on the lifestyle of the student, the weekend would be fun, busy, tiring, or all of the above. One thing's for sure, the weekend was always welcomed and without it, Monday wou1dn't have been the same. LAUNDRY IS AN inescapable chore for those students without moms close by. Guy Kapustka takes the job in stride as be removes towels and clothes from the dryer. Student Life