Truman State University - Echo Yearbook (Kirksville, MO)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Student Life 10 Lyceum 60. Newsbriefs 78 Old Reliable 84 Academics 96 Sports 120 Organizations 174 Greeks 230 People 256 Index 320

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A new look is seen by students as they began school in the fall. Major parking lot renova tions were among the improve- ments to the campus throughout the year. 2 - 4988 Echo Karen Klingemann editor J oann Heitman copy editor Catherine Stortz assistant copy editor Pamela Kroupa people editor Michael Smith sports editor Natalie Kirn darkroom technician Val Hoeppner darkroom technician 1988 ECHO Dylan Stolz associa te editor Anne Eiken layout editor Michelle Blotevogel features editor Terri Vlahovich organiza tions editor Dennis Eames photograph y editor J ohn Smallwood photograph y editor Kathleen Armentrout adviser

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v t Within A Renaissance 1 Renaissance. Some of us may envision the ornate artwork, gran- diose buildings and learning ad- vancements 0f the 16008. Others may think the word sounds over- blown and stuffy. Just what is a renaissance? The Renaissance was more than a revival of art and learning. It was a time of transi- tion from the old way to the new. Our renaissance is also both. On June 20, 1985 GOV. John Ashcroft signed the blueprint, House Bill 196, designating NMSU as the state liberal arts and sciences institution. Since that date the Universityts innova- tive scholastics and programming achievements have gained na- tional recognition. ' House Bill 196 and the value- added concept are only the launching pad for the students and educators of NMSU. We have accepted the challenge to com- pete With the best and to soar onto the pages of the national media. Our initiative Will continue to in- spire and attract attention from future students. We truly are in the middle of a renaissance. 4 - Designing The Blueprint