University of Nebraska Kearney - Blue and Gold Yearbook (Kearney, NE)

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Goalward bound is “flying Keith Staehr (22) against the Fort Hays Tigers in the 1964 season’s opener. Blocking for the Ante- lopes is guard Lynn Ritz (60) as he upsets one of the Tiger’s halfbacks, David Hays (40). In on the stop for Fort Hays was freshman center Charley Myers (66) but not until after Staehr had gained 30 yards on a kick off return. The final score was Fort Hays 35, KSC 14. In a brief talk before KSC students in the Nebraskan dining area. Gov- ernor Frank B. Morrison challenged them to become partners in building a “meaningful society.” The Governor made special reference to students in the practical sciences and in the social sciences. In Kearney to address the KSC students and faculty and area Republicans was Republican vice-presidential candidate, William E. Miller and his wife, Stephanie. 1 1

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KSCs Record Enrollment Hosts Eminent Visitors Kearney State College’s enrollment grew 22 per- cent over last year’s figure as student No. 3071 completed registration procedures September 29. The old record of 2,512 was passed during the second day of fall registration and by Friday of the same week, student No. 2,800 had paid his fees. KSC students were not only involved in regis- tration and fee payment as the fall semester began but were also able to participate in political activi- ties as representatives from both parties were on campus. Speaking to an early morning audience at the Cushing Coliseum the opening day of classes, Rep. William E. Miller, the Republican vice-presiden- tial candidate, urged Nebraskans to support his party and its candidates before lashing out at his opponent’s membership in the ADA and the policies of the current administration. Governor Frank B. Morrison also made an ap- pearance on the KSC campus in late September. He was in Kearney to visit the Boys Training School, the State Hospital for the Tuberculous, and KSC. After his visit, Gov. Morrison said he was impressed by the way the KSC administration is handling the educational programs under conditions of rapidly increasing enrollment.—P.W. With cautious, concerned faces, Darrel Jones and Kim Johnson are two of over 2,500 to pay first semester fees during the two-day payment period. Checking her proposed schedule of first semester classes against the announcement of those class sections that have closed is freshman Barbara Christensen. With tuition, room and board, and other fees paid, KSC students receive their meal tickets, student contingent cards, and have their ID cards punched. Students were also able to purchase various tickets and the 1965 Blue and Gold. 10

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A fall highlight at KSC was the appearance of the Gaslight Singers has b«en featured in many New York City music spots, on tele- at the Freshman Hootenanny in September. This group, comprised vision, and on many other college campuses, of Jeff Hyman, Martha Velez, Earl Zimmerman, and A1 Alcabes, Doing their version of “but his Timex watch is still running” com- mercial at the Freshman Hootenanny are Joel Corey and George McCelvy, who are better known as the Outsiders. Folk Singers Highlight Early Autumn Activities Nearly 2,000 students were in attendance as the Gaslight Singers and the Outsiders appeared at the Student Council-sponsored Freshman Hootenanny in late September. The Outsiders, a Chicago duo, opened the evening with their special brand of folk singing and comedy. The Gaslight Singers, a folk singing group that originated at Long Island University, featured popular folk songs in their part of the hootenanny's program. Preparations for Homecoming dominated the activities scene following the Freshman Hootenanny. Although the instructors in the music department arranged for the appearance of the 38 bands in the Band Day aspect of Homecoming, the members of Student Council were in general charge of all other Homecoming activities. In addition, each of the social organizations as well as three of the religious organizations spent many afternoons and evenings working on their floats. Moreover, each dorm was also engaged in Homecoming preparations as each constructed a dorm display.—P.W. 12