Truman State University - Echo Yearbook (Kirksville, MO)

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JARRING JOLT Running back Roketi Esau, Jr., gets stripped of the ball by SEMO Indian defensive backs. Flays like this resulted In a 38-23 loss for the Bulldogs. Photo by Kent Snipes HUG IN The Alpha Sigma Alpha actives welcome a new pledge at the Yell-In ceremony In the fall, new pledges announce their sorority's name at that time. Photo by Val Hoeppner Touching Tomorrow Today Opening

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There were many rises during the early stages of this school year. The number of states on the rise for instituting safety first by making it a law to wear your seat belt, the rise of drug use on all levels and the rise, once again, of Northeast Missouri State University. The conquest of NMSU started long ago at the state level, but with a dramatic jump out of obscurity; this institution of higher learning was focusing its sights on further goals that could only have been seen in the many tomorrows yet to come. By touching reality now and starting educational advances today, NMSU made a quantum leap to the national level. That did not seem enough though and the value-added band- wagon loaded up and traveled overseas. Paris, France, was in the visions of tomorrow and this international flavor only highlighted the already successful run of many BLOWIN' IN THE WIND Members of the Showboat Gambler guard perform several times at each game. They entertained a packed stadium for the Homecoming game. Photo by Kent Snipes A DAY IN THE LIFE OP... During the day, students between class find the mall a busy place and at night the mall comes alive with campus- sponsored activities. Photo by Kent Snipes Touching Tomorrow Today Opening

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V ) years of hard work. Media exposure in nationally acclaimed periodicals allowed NMSU to touch those who had only been stuck in the mud, unwilling, perhaps, to lift their feet and travel today in hopes of reaching tomorrow. Changes are always a part of striving to be the best and NMSU did so in a major way. As the ink dried on House Bill 196, the flood gates opened on a new stretch of land not yet explored by a Missouri state university. Liberal Arts became the norm and with the “new mission” arose the question of “Where do the students stand?” By bracing for the move into something new and combining PALL revCR An NMSU student takes advantage of this autumn day in October to catch up on some studying while relaxing in front of Kirk Memorial. Echo staff photo ON THE WALL Students goto their favorite study spots to relax and concentrate. Many people feel more comfortable in the fresh air than in confining rooms. Echo staff photo Touching Tomoirov. Today Opening