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

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H791 , new wvmiiv' M , Mms: is iw-na, if f 'A'f f .'- ' I ' GREEK! Black History Month was celebrated on the campus of Southeast Missouri State Univer- sity during the month of February. Arnell Joiner checks the Black Viewpoints Bulletin Board in the'U.C. for upcoming events to at- tend. A seminar featuring Black Professional Women was held on February 21st and was sponsored by Delta Sigma Theta sorority. Chapter advisor Yvette jones spoke to the :W'fs4 my K I ,lux 'bbq wg, N, Photos by Louis Leow ,jeu audience. 20 Black History Dr. Bernice Coar-Cobb was a featured speaker at the Black Professional Women's seminar held on February 21st. Dr. Coar- Cobb is a professor of biology and assistant to the Provost on the Southeast campus. i -S yyyyff vvi F S, -qua,

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Mexican Fiesta Highlights Family Weekend '8 Bunches of balloons and col- orful pinatas decorated Aca- demic Terraces as Family Week- end went south of the border for a Family Fiesta. This year's Mexican theme was different from anything we've ever had before, said Karen Vorhes, chairperson of the Family Weekend Steering Committee. There were a lot of families and everyone seemed to getin the spirit of the weekend. The fiesta began at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, October 3rd, with a coffee and donut open house in the residence halls. Parents got a glimpse of how campus life is for their sons or daughters. The day then took families to the front of Academic Hall where over 20 different organi- zations held exhibits. Families were able to see what kinds of extracurricular activities the University has to offer. Later that morning, President Bill Stacy spoke at Meet the President in Academic Audi- torium where he addressed many issues concerning Univer- sity students and parents. aturday evening the families were entertained abaret style at the new Show Me Center by ven- iloqulst lim Barber Barber was part of the 26th nnual All Campus Review co sponsored by Phi tu Alpha and the Student Activities Council. Stacy then announced jill Rhein as the winner of the first annual essay contest. Her prize was a President's Scholarship equalling S350 for the 1988 Spring Semester. I can't believe that out of all the students, I won, said Rhein, a sophomore. When President Stacy started to read my essay, it brought tears to my eyes. After the presentation, fami- lies gathered on Academic Ter- races for an authentic Mexican meal served by American Food Management. The menu in- cluded tacos, nachos and cheese, refried beans and cole slaw. While families ate, they were entertained with music and dancing provided by the St. Louis - based Los Tres Com- padres. After lunch, the day's main event was scheduled. The SEMO Indians battled North- west at Houch Stadium. There was no contest as the Indians walked away with a 49-0 victory against the Bearcats. We dominated the entire game, said Alan Elfrink, junior. He added it was the best game he had ever seen the Indians play. That evening families were entertained caberet style at the Show-Me Center where lim Barber, ventriloquist and come- dian, dazzled his audience of over 600. The 26th annual All- Campus Review was co-spon- sored by Phi Mu Alpha and the Student Activities Council. It was nice to see students sitting with theirfamily, said El- frink. But it was also neat to see people I knew performing. They were great. Family Fiesta ended on a good note as the Oak Ridge Boys and The ludds gave an enthusiastic performance at the Show-Me Center on Sunday. The weekend was one of the best I've ever seen, said juan Crites, director of public ser- vices. But things go well when you get parents and students together on such a super week- end. -By Lynn Clark lj-Q, V. :- 5 if his 1987 Family Weekend Committee, FRONT ROW: Chris Meyer, julie Fluegge, Robin Monks, Shari Whitledge, Lynn Clark, Valerie Bathon, and Cathy Farmer. BACK ROW: Tim Boehme, juan Crites, Donna Tuschoff, Ruth Moreland, Karen Vorhes, Stacy Goesling, Sarah Mitchell, june Gaulden, Tracy Schmidt, Peggy Schollmeier, and Dr. Larry Lucas. Student Life 1 9

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A Celebration of Heritage February was Black History Month, a time to recognize outstanding black men and women alike and their contri- butions to the building of America. This national obser- vance depicts the efforts this country has made to preserve its many cultures. Southeast cel- ebrated Black History Month by offering a wide variety of activi- ties. With the February celebra- tion came guest speakers, films, tributes, musicals, educational seminars, theatrical preform- ances, contests, dances, and display showcases. The high- light of Black History Month was guest lecturer Nikki Gio- vanni, a writer, poet, recording artist, journalist, and educator. All these events were open to the public. The month of events began with a tribute to key black lead- ers on February 3rd, a video production on the Civil Rights Movement and the Black Strug- gle entitled Eyes on the Prize which ran on February 9th, 16th, and 23rd and a Health Fair that provided testing for various medical conditions and sessions presented on health care on February 9th, The month also presented people with the op- portunity to enjoy a mixture of various musical talents pre- sented by local churches and Southeast students who per- formed a musical production entitled Black History Month Gospel Extravaganza on Feb- ruary 19th. Ending the month was a lecture by poet extraordi- naire, Nikki Giovanni, on Febru- ary 28th. The programs held during Black History Month were meant to heighten awareness of where blacks stood and stand now in American history. These programs were not meant only for blacks, but also for anyone who had an interest in learning about the culture and experi- ences of black Americans. Deb- ra Mitchell-Braxton, assistant dean of students, has been in charge of Black History Month for the past six years. Every year we try to plan a full calen- dar of events that are diverse in nature and interesting enough to draw in other students as well as black students. Black History Month and the acknowledgement of blacks in general didn't come about on this campus until the late 70's and early 80's with the in- creased enrollment of blacks on campus. The need for the observance of Black History Month has come with the higher enroll- ments of blacks and greater in- terest inthe history of the black race. This was also necessary be- cause of not only the increased number of black students around the country, but be- cause there was a need for more awareness of other cultures. Getting along with other peo- ple is the most difficult thing to do especially when they are of a different culture. That's why the programs during Black His- tory Month are designed to at- tract the attention of all stu- dents, Mitchell-Brax- ton added. Black History Month, which started as just Black History Week in the early 1900's, was founded by Carter G. Wood- son. The observance of Black History Week soon changed to Black History Month. Black History Month is ob- served and done as something that students can come out and see and learn about the heritage of the black people in America. Student Arnell loiner summed up Black History Month by saying, Black History Month gives us a time to reflect on the past as well as take a look at the future. Meg Kasten Kim Shepard, president of Delta Sigma Theta sorority, welcomes guests to the semi- nar featuring black professional women that her sorority sponsored. Guest speaker and sorority advisor Yvette jones looks on. Student life