Truman State University - Echo Yearbook (Kirksville, MO)

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hared trength 1985 ECHO Northeast Missouri State University East Normal Street, Kirksville, MO 63501 Vol. No. 84

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 A mplified potential H The University received national at- tention because of our recognition as an innovative institution of higher educa- tion. What we did not want to forget was the role we played in that reason for exposure. Without the support of any one group on campus — students, faculty, administration or staff — we could not have continued our growth with the sus- tained endurance to reach for our full potential. A successful year required effort from all of us con- nected with the Univer- sity. Mo one’s role could be called in- significant, especially when an attitude of teamwork and cooperation prevaded every aspect of main- taining our reputation. In effect, the name “Mortheast Missouri State University” became synonymous with shared strength. Games people play — Bill Barge, jr., Bill Newberry, so,, and Bob Clark, sr. win the Trivial Pursuit contest sponsored by the Pershing Society.

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Time out — Two students take advan tage of a lull in campus activity. Be tween classes, there was constant flow of traffic around the Student Onion Building fountain. Clown around — Students volunteered a Saturday to lend a help mg hand to the Special Olympics pro- gram. Kris Baker, dressed as a clown, passes out a balloon to Mike Rcnshaw.a community child. C ommon Goal As we made our way through the year with “shared strength,” emphasis fell on each part of that phrase. Separately, each word could effective- ly represent our endeavors. The combination, therefore, more specifically described them. The bind of our similar goals and purposes caused us to combine ex- periences, opinions, attitudes and differences. We were no longer facing various avenues on our own; the sharing process made us more productive as a group with one common destination — the comple- tion of a year that pushed us to continually strive for only the best. The constant exchange of ideas afforded us an opportunity to learn more about ourselves and others. The knowledge in turn spread to those beyond the campus. In another sense, we had a stake in what the year would bring. Whether a sophomore biology major, an associate professor of mathematics, the head of an academic division or a residence hall housekeeper, we had, more or less, invested in the future of post- secondary education. The role we played constituted a necessary place in the future and depended upon the careful execution of every other role. Shared Strength = 2 = Opening On the upbeat — Showboat Gambler Mark Flener. fr.. performs with the marching band at a home football game in Stokes Stadium. The marching.tynd. per formedat all home football games.