Truman State University - Echo Yearbook (Kirksville, MO)

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Really Taking It Easy Summer School (Com.) introduced to several other changes. In addition to the regular five-week sessions, there was also a five-week interim session offered. The enrollment for the interim session was -166 students. All students were housed in Centennial Hall as other halls were under renovation. “There was a lot to do up here this summer. I was glad to see changes which would benefit the students. 1 hope these activities will continue,” said Junior Ruthann Schellerup. Hijjh school musicians frequently entertain students in front of Kirk Memorial. (BELOW) Students attending classes in the Industrial Arts Building find the walk back long and tiring. 28

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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.)

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Students await patiently in front of Hall for their weekly outside picnic. Students take a break from studying volleyball outside the residence hall, students found time for recrea- Activities Summer School 29