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

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They love the nightlife It’s that time in the evening. What is there to do? You don’t know. You can’t decide. You ask, “Should I study or should I find something else?” If you opt to find something else, you have a variety to choose from. Kearney may not sport a large popu- lation, but entertainment is one of the highlights of this town. If you’re feeling passive, Kearney has two movie the- aters. You can better your average, not necessarily grade point, at one of Kearney’s two bowling alleys. There are, of course, the local bars. Sip your favorite concoction, delight your eyes with incoming patrons, or make use of happy feet on the dance floors while the latest tunes echo from the D.J.’s corner. If this isn’t enough, the excitement of intramural or varsity athletics might catch your attention. Finally, if your mood is mellow, there is always televi- sion and good friends. Never let it be said that Kearney does not offer the student a good time at night time. Kearney teems with nightlife. All you have to do is look. — Greg Gibbs Mike Schmid and Randy Sump enjoy another beer while watching people bowling on a Saturday night. Swinging your partner and trying to find room to country swing dance is hard to find up at one of the more popular bars in Kearney, Dickey Dugans. Carson

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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.

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Carson Trying to stay sober, dancers hit the floor. Tom Beck and Arlan Osterberg discuss how the night is progressing or regressing at Dugans. Watching television with friends or by yourself with a beer is a good way to enjoy the evening. CAMPUS COLLAGE 23