Truman State University - Echo Yearbook (Kirksville, MO)

Page 32 text:

Students and parents maneuvered their way around puddles on cam- pus during the rainy, early- morning hours of Parents' Day 1986. But the wet weather did not stop parents from trav- FAMILY FUN eling the distance to Kirks- ville. Instead, it boasted the largest Parents' Day at- tendance since its begin- ning 31 years ago. Parents' Day 1986 began in the Student Union Build- ing Quiet Lounge, where students introduced their parents to roommates, friends and instructors. Alpha Sigma Gamma service sorority distributed campus maps and Par- ents' Day itineraries and sold meal and football tickets. They also pre- sented two programs for younger brothers and sis- ters and a What's NMSU All About?” program for ol- der kids. Parents were invited to attend a presentation in Baldwin Hall Auditorium, which began with a per- formance from the MEMO Singers. The record-break- ing 5,110 group of parents crowded into the auditori- Moms and Dads arrive on campus for a picnic, speeches, and football um, leaving many standing in the wings. President Charles McClain, Dean of Students Terry Smith and Student Senate President Bonnie Neuner spoke to the crowd. You are appreciated. You're there for support when we need you,” Neun- er said. In her speech, Meuner attributed her scholastic success to her parental support. Smith led an audience participation activity which revealed that some par- ents were from places as far away as Fort Worth, Texas and Sacramento, Calif. Lorraine Lee of LaPlata, Mo., attended her 11th Parents' Day with her son, Mike. Lee, a senior at NMSU, will be the fourth child from his family to graduate from the Univer- sity. 1 really enjoy Parents' Day. This one is the most crowded and the rainiest,” Lee said. McClain, in his address to the parents in Baldwin Hall, had a Thank-you” for them. Parents support higher education. That's the best thing they can do for the country,” McClain said. He also had a reminder for the students. Don't forget to say I love you Mom and Dad .” Lunch was served 11 a.m. -1 p.m. as a picnic in Pershing Arena. While some families enjoyed the indoor picnic, others visit- ed residence hall rooms and investigated the cam- pus. Parents' Day gives peo- ple a chance to see the Uni- versity in session, when we're not exactly putting on a show,” Smith said. It gives them a more realistic view of the campus. Parents like to meet roommates and teachers, people they can't meet in the summer or at orienta- tion, director of Student Activities Vonnie Nichols said. The rain usually only affects the football game attendance. Although Parents' Day saw a wet morning, the sun began to shine by after- noon. By kick-off time, the sky was clear and sunny. The Bulldogs brightened the day further with a 33- 28 victory over the Red- men of Northeastern State University of Oklahoma. Parents' Day activities ended with a performance by comedian Tom Parks in Baldwin Hall Auditorium. He appealed to both stu- dents and parents with his hilarious insights into col- lege experiences and how they effect everyone later in life. I thought he was hilari- ous. I thought it was appro- priate for Parents' Day, freshman Deirdre Brenner said. Parents' Day 1986 was a success because it com- bined two very influential forces in a student's life, education and family. Student Life 28 Parents' Day CAN WE TALK? Students wait In Kyle lounge until parents arrive. Some of the events included a football game, a nt'MO Singers performance and speeches. Photo by Tim Barcus

Page 31 text:

4 THIRTY-ONE FLAVORS? nancy Hanson. Jr., enjoys the ice cream social sponsored by SAB during Dog Days. This year was the first year for the school wide event. Photo by Bryan Hunt GO HAWAIIAN Members of Franklin Street. Andrea Stamey. so., Scott Downs, fr.. Dcann Woods, Jr., and Doug Teal. Jr., give a performance at Dog Days. Photo by Bryan Hunt GIVE ME A BEAT Andre Gilles- pie. so., and Ernest Green. Jr., of Kappa Alpha Fsi were one of many organizations to perform at the first spring event. Dog Days. Photo by Bryan Hunt Student Life 27 Dog Days

Page 33 text:

BRIGHTER DAYS Parents'Day 1966 gets off to a rainy start. But after the weather cleared up. par- ents were able to tour th c campus and visit with students. Photo by Tim Barcus CHECK IT OUT Parents were able to team more about their children's activities during Par- ents' Day. This was the 31st year for such an event. Photo by Tim Barcus Student Life 29 Parents' Day