Truman State University - Echo Yearbook (Kirksville, MO)

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 TKE Don Bethel stretches over his final hurdle while onlookers witness his defeat. Going all out for his fraternity, this competitor packs his jaws with Greek concoctions. 17

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Greek unity is no longer a myth April 13-16 was designated as Greek Week this year and the annual array of events was packed into a four-day ‘‘promotion of Greek life on campus.” Adding a unique twist to this year’s Greek Week was the introduc- tion of Greek Week T-shirts sold by the Interfraternity Council. The blue shirts with a Greek god on the front and appropriate Greek letters on the back were worn throughout the week to show unity and pride in the campus Greek system. Wednesday, April 13, saw the annual parade of Greeks and the introduction of all Greek Week King and Queen candidates. That night, the Student Activities Board co- sponsored the free movie, The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean.” Sigma Sigma Sigma and Tau Kappa Epsilon were the first-place winners of the Greek Sing held on Thursday evening. Tricia Peter, Sigma Sigma Sigma, and Dave Hollingsworth, Sigma Tau Gamma, were crowned Greek Week Queen and King for 1977. Following the sing and the crowning of royalty, Ron Orman, Greek housing director at Southeast Missouri State University, spoke on the importance of Greek unity and the need for betterment of Greek standards, togetherness, and im- provement of the overall image of Greeks on campus and in the community. Orman, quoted in a letter to Vonnie Nichols, director of student Denise Stottlemyre and Pam Venable experience the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat during the 1977 Greek Olympics. activities, said: “I was thrilled to be invited to speak and the system’s reception was much more that I anticipated —there is such great potential for developing that group.” On Friday. April 15, Thom Bishop and Megan McDonough presented a concert in Baldwin Auditorium. SAB sponsored the event. Also on Friday was the Greek Picnic at Thousand Hills State Park for all Greeks and their dates. Saturday, the Greeks joined efforts to help make the Special Olympics fun and memorable for hundreds of disabled children in the Northeast Missouri area. Following these Olympics were the Greeks’ owr Olympics. Events highlighting the Olympics were car crams, orange juice chugging, tricycle races, and a variety of other zany stunts. The annual Greek Bash, foi Greeks and their dates, was the fina event of Greek Week. The bash was held for the first time at the Tau Kappa Epsilon barn instead of the Armory. Also for the first time, a Fall Greek Bash was held at the Tau Kappa Epsilon barn for $1 per Greek member Approximately 500 Greeks anc non-Greeks attended the bash. —Brenda Jonkim 16

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A chance to compete Will the contestants for the 50 yard dash please line up now? Six eager children lined up ready for the bang of the gun. From the beginning of morning registration on April 16, to the closing ceremony, similar announcements filled Pershing Arena for the 1977 Special Olympics. One-hundred and thirty handicapped children and their 60 university student chaperones participated in a variety of athletic events. The excitement began when the university band led the opening parade of contestants through the gymna- sium. Cardinal Key members, dressed as clowns, danced through the crowd, passing out brightly colored balloons. Contestants' families and friends, who had come from 23 schools in the area, were deeply involved throughout the day as they watched their children compete in athletic activities which are normally closed to them. The contestants, ranging in age from six to 19. strived equally hard to win the events they entered and clapped with joy or spontaneously hugged one of their chaperones after crossing the finish line and receiving that long awaited ribbon. Senior Mary Ann Cupp, the regional director of the Special Olympics, worked calmly with members of over 18 campus organiza- tions throughout the day organizing the events, providing lunch and other refreshments and medical services. Finally, the last event was completed and the contestants, chaperones and families watched as trophies were awarded to the winning schools. The Pershing Arena became quiet after the participants left for their homes or resident halls. Their chatter about the day's activities lingered after they were gone. After listening to their comments, it was hard to estimate who gained the most from the day—the actual contestants, their families, or the university students. —Suzie Brake Shari Workman assists a youngster on the uneven Parallel Bars. Steve Primm and Ed Tuileta organize the 50 yard dash throughout the morning. IS