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

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A Cut bove the Rest On August 24, 1987, the 8,272 students enrolled for the fall semester at Southeast Missouri State University trudged to their first day of classes, not fully aware of the many changes their university had undergone. The new Univer- sity Studies program, an improved system of general education, began its pilot classes in the fall semester. The teacher education program had been recently renovated, and a building in Malden that formerly housed Pepsi-Cola Bottling was donated to the University for possible use as a satellite university to serve the Bootheel area. These changes mean increased quality for Southeast Missouri State University, making it a cut above the rest, a sentiment which is reflected in the 1988 Sagamore theme. The theme A Cut Above the Rest is also representative of the Sagamore. The 1988 edition of the Sagamore is the seventy-fifth edition, and the 1987 Sa- gamore won national awards for its concept, coverage, and design. Cheerleader Tonya Wente fires up the crowd at a football game. The Southeast cheerleaders, who attend many workshops and competitions each year, were an impor- tant factor in the team's morale. Opening 3

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Mary Beth Mockler and jeff Brown were crowned Woman and Man of the Year dur- ing Homecoming festivities on October 31, 1987. The title Woman of the Year is a change from the traditional Homecoming Queen. Parents and students enjoyed a picnic lunch as part of Family Weekend activities. The theme for Family Weekend was Family Fies- ta '87. The Alpha Chi Omega bunnies are a tradi- tion ofthe Homecoming Parade. Lynn Clark, Stacy Goessling, and Kelly Norman wave to spectators. 2 Ohening . ,..i af U fix?-FII A 5-5 '1 .. 'WP I Uri?

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A Cut Above the Rest One of the year's major events occurred at the beginning of the year. The Show-Me Center - long-considered and long-controversial - opened its doors in August. A week of grand opening activities consisted of a concert by country and western stars George jones and Tanya Tucker, a food fair sponsored by Schnucks, and a welcome-back party for students sponsored by SAC. The week's activities concluded with an appearance by comedy legend Bob Hope. As the year progressed, a variety of events took place at the Show-Me Cen- ter. Concerts, an early staple of Show-Me Center entertainment, appealed to both students and the community with a mixture of rock and country acts appearing. The Basketball Indians and Otahkians, both highly ranked in presea- son polls, began their seasons on the new parquet basketball floor, which is re- movable to allow other events to take place without damaging the floor. Other activities, such as the Schnucks Food Fair and a Christmas Craft Show, also filled the Show-Me Center. Although it housed many special events, the Show-Me Center also saw use every day as students utilized the Student Recreational Center. Whether it was jogging on the indoor track, playing racquetball in one of the Rec Center's six racquetball courts, or playing an informal game of basketball or volleyball with friends, fitness-conscious students found fun and exercise year-round in the Rec Center. ln addition to informal use, the Rec Center also housed many of the intramural competitions. The Show-Me Center provides both Cape Girardeau citizens and Southeast Missouri State students opportunities for recreation and entertainment that did not exist before the opening of the building. The Show-Me Center is truly a cut above the rest. The Basketball Indians played their first reg- ular season game in the Show-Me Center on November 21, 1987. The removable parquet floor, one of only a few in the nation, is an improved playing surface for the men's and women's basketball teams. Country singer Tanya Tucker shared the stage with George jones during grand open- ing week at the Show-Me Center. Tucker is Opening currently one of country music's more popu- lar female singers.