Truman State University - Echo Yearbook (Kirksville, MO)

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A Time To Move On State Budget Director Mark L. Kdelman called for “hard choices and self-sacrifice” in political leadership in the annual spring commencement address on April 30. He urged the 800 graduates to become involved in the political system by becoming involved on the local and state levels. All too often, I have seen people escape hard questions because the questioner didn't know his subject. We must care enough to educate ourselves.” The graduation procession began at Baldwin Hall and proceeded to the statue of Joseph Baldwin, where the traditional wreath was placed at the foot of the statue. The procession then proceeded to Stokes Stadium. The baccalaureate degrees were presented en masse with the master degrees being presented individually. Emeritus status was conferred on two retiring faculty members. (LEFT) State Budget Director Mark L. Kdelman speaks to the 800 graduates about the importance of involvement in politics. (ABOVE) Graduates receive their degrees en mass from President Charles McClain. Activities Graduation 25

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Good Ole Summertime Kenneth Stilwell finds a different and cooler means of transportation. (ABOVE) Concerts in front of Kirk Memorial attrucl many students of different ages. (LEFT) One of many high school students who participated in the Summer Youth Band Camp prepares to go home for the «lay. A watermelon feast, a homemade ice cream social, concerts, movies and sporting events were just a few of the activities held for over 2,500 students who attended the summer sessions. Director of Admissions Registrar Kent Farnsworth reported an increase in summer enrollment. He attributed the increase to more students wishing to accelerate in degree programs, work on certification and a pick up in interest courses that couldn’t be worked into the regular semester plans. Most of the events were planned by a summer activities committee composed of faculty and administrators. THE SUMMER TIMES, published twice weekly, was the newspaper sponsored by the committee. It included information about summer school and town activities. The committee tried to sponsor at least one activity a week. We wanted students to have a choice of activities they could attend. Before it seemed the only way to take a break from studies was to visit the lake, Vonnie Nichols, director of student activities, said. Free food was the main attraction at the watermelon feast, the ice cream social and Centennial picnics. According to Vonnie Nichols, “The purpose of these activities was to allow students and faculty to become better acquainted on an informal basis.” Some other committee-sponsored activities were a co-ed volleyball league and the movie “Chinatown” which drew an exceptionally large crowd. A Summer Something sponsored by the Baptist Student Union and Wesley House was also popular with students. The Tuesday night activities included discussion, fellowship, worship, films and hamburgers. Students also found it relaxing to sit on the lawn in front of Baldwin Hall and enjoy the music provided by the Summer Youth Band Camps. Besides the new activities planned, students were also 27 (Cont.)