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

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Pins, needles and patience The number of students admitted into the Kearney State College nursing program has been gradually increas- ing. Twenty-one students joined the department in 1978. Since then the to- tal has risen to an average of 35 stu- dents. February featured the nurse capping ceremony. This ceremony symbolized the admission of the pre-nursing soph- omore into the nursing department. It also indicated that general studies have been completed and prerequi- sites met. The nursing student is then prepared to begin the clinical exper- ience, which is required by KSC. Dur- ing their last five semesters the stu- dents receive exposure to clinical and office experience in Kearney, emer- gency and care of the elderly in Grand Island, and psychiatric care in Has- tings. Graduation was not the only event in May for the seniors. Each nursing stu- dent received a graduate pin at a spe- cial ceremony. The pin is worn as an indication of where the student gradu- ated, since all schools have different graduate pins. — Vickie Phelps Chris Mashek asks for aid from instructor Angie Cover. As Cass Lofgren and Chris Mashek break needles, Sheri Eatherton pays close attention to Angie Cover. Gina Arp, Paula Livingston and instructor Angie Cover look on as Cass Lofgren practices giving a shot. Kathy Payne receives her cap from Jim Payne and Judy Billings, director of nursing. Theresa Kaiser measures out a dose of medicine. Slater Slater Slater

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Law and music combine well Second semester offered informa- tion and entertainment to Kearney State collegiates. A small audience gathered at the Recital Hall in mid-February to watch the CAC-sponsored presentation of “Violence in Sports.” This event fea- tured film clips of sports brutality along with a lecture by attorney Richard Hor- row. Horrow discussed the work he has done in trying to pass legislation against violence in professional sports. The first performance of the Spot- light Concert Series was in February and featured the veteran string musi- cian Kurt Van Sickle. Although he has worked with several nationally known stars, Van Sickle chose to go solo at KSC. A 12-string guitarist, Van Sickle plays sitar classical guitar, black blues, bluegrass and jazz. The instrumental- ist’s delightful show included singing and accompanying himself on the har- monica. Nancy Hill, another performer in the series, was on campus in March. Her music could be termed “contemporary folk,” a blend of country and tradition- al folk music. Nancy's rich voice and skilled guitar accompaniment had the ability to make her audience feel the music and, perhaps, forget where they were. — JoAnn Hahn, Vickie Phelps, Becky Phelps Nancy Hill CAMPUS COLLAGE 19

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CAMPUS COLLAGE 21 ROTC still offering much Fourteen years ago, Kearney State College’s Reserve Officers’ Training Corps was started. Last year, 150 stu- dents participated in the program, which has been an average in recent years. Attending military science courses and participating with the physical training were the main responsibilities fulfilled by the ROTC students. The freshman and sophomore courses offered by the department were taken by students planning on continuing with the program and by other students who were interested in the classes. After the introductory course, students went on to courses including map reading and military his- tory. Junior and senior level courses were aimed at developing the stu- dents’ leadership skills, and choosing areas of specialty in training. Physical training was open to any- one, but is required for those in their last two years as ROTC students. Early on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, around 50 students could al- ways be found in Cushing Coliseum doing exercises and running in forma- tion while clapping and singing. Labs which included activities such as scuba diving, rappelling and mark- manship were offered for the students. Other activities that were offered, but not required, were: camp-outs, a rap- pelling and mountain climbing trip to Boulder, Colo., military balls and occa- sional trips to Army bases. As in past years, many students worked toward being commissioned as officers with the active Army, National Guard, or Army Reserve upon gradu- ation from KSC’s ROTC program. — Marsha Vickland LA ROTC divers prepare to test their scuba skills. The body twist is one of the exercises that is regularly done during physical training. As Judy Brown descends, David Oskey guides ropes. Isaac Pryce and Tom Wallen walk down the side of CTW at a Homecoming rappellinq demonstration.