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

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KSC’s enrollment in the fall semester rose 8.6 percent from 8,035 students to 8,725, the largest increase among the state’s colleges and universities. President William Nester cited three reasons for KSC’s increase in freshman enrollment. Among them were KSC's quality educa- tion, senior faculty members at the fresh- man and sophomore levels, and a small enough institution so one can capture the college as a place that belongs to a student. KSC's Greek row received a new addition in the colonization of Phi Beta Chi sorority. To obtain chapter status, the sorority had to meet national standards, which included having 30 members and demonstrating that it was established on campus to receive its chapter within four years. The physics department sponsored a planetarium show, providing background information on the return of Halley’s Comet this year. Large crowds watched slide presentations about the comet, and faculty members later showed the comet’s position in the sky by using the star- projection machine. The American Heart Association sponsored a mini-triathalon for students. Entrants had to endure a three-sport test which included a 500-yard swim, a 6.5-mile bike ride and a three-mile run. The women’s cross country team qualified for the NAJA national meet held in Kenosh, Wl. The Lady Lopers finished 14th out of 33 teams with senior Barb Herbek placing 37th and freshman Donna Spickelmeicr finishing 38th. The men’s cross country team sent Neligh Junior Mike Hamm to the national meet, in where he finished 42nd. The Loper football team won its final game of the season against Washburn. Their final record of 3-6 was KSC's first losing season since 1960. Quarterback Brett Kuhn finished his career at KSC by setting career bests in passing attempts, passing completions and passing yards. Ted Murray set school records with most TD receptions in one game, most TD receptions in one season and most yards gained pass receiving in one game. The KSC volleyball team finished with a 26-20-1 record. Junior Linda Loschen was named to the Nebraska Athletic Conference First Team, and to the second team of the Central Stales Intercollegiate Conference. KSC’s athletic budget received a serious blow when the stale legislature cut the operational budget from $209,000 to $104,500 resulting in changes for the athletic departments and students. For students enrolled in seven or more credit hours, a $ 10 emergency fee was required at fee payment. The football team was forced to eliminate its first game of the season against East Central State of Oklahoma. The volleyball team reduced its number of road trips from hist year’s four trips to this year’s two. Michael Johnson, known for his pop song, “Bluer Than Blue” performed at KSC to a crowd of more than 150. More than 65 new faculty members and graduate assistants began instructing KSC students this year. 24

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 rolled and 20 individuals received commis- sions. The department is responsible to the 4th Region Headquarters, Fort Lewis, Washington, for military matters and is currently manned with nine military and two civilian personnel. The department provides traditional and non-traditional courses of instruction. Traditional instruction includes map read- ing, rifle and pistol marksmanship, tactics, leadership techniques and land navigation. Non-traditional instruction includes trips made to Colorado for adventure-type train- ‘ROTC is not the presence of the military in the university, but rather the presence of the university in the military.’ ing in the Rocky Mountains. These trips teach basic mountaineering techniques and serve as an excellent vehicle in helping students acquire and build self-confidence. Field trips are also taken for canoe-camping and other types of adventure training which enables interested students to learn outdoor skills, the importannce of teamwork and provide an excellent opportunity for person- al development, according to Minerich. Rappelling instruction provides an added dimension to this non-traditional side of the academic instruction. ROTC scholarships have been award- ed to many deserving KSC Military Sci- ence students over the years. Currently three scholarships are in effect. These provide an estimated $38,250 in revenues to KSC annually. Sgt. Maj. Wilder assists student in getting set to begin bis journey down the rappelling tower. The department also provides funds to KSC through a program that involves the U.S. Army Reserve components. This program is the Simultaneous Membership Program, designed for students who are members of the U.S. Army Reserves, or Nebraska National Guard, and simulta- neously in ROTC. The program provides the students with a $ 100 stipend per month and pays 75 percent of their tuition if they are in the National Guard, or 50 percent of their tuition if they are in the Army Reserves. The $100 monthly stipend for non-scholarship students provides KSC students with an estimated $35,000 in revenues annually. The department has been successful in achieving national recognition for KSC. In the past two years, two military students have received National ROTC Fellowships based upon their scholastic achievements and leadership potential. These fellowships allow recipients to attend a graduate school of their choice at Army expense. Addition- ally, there have been 15 recipients of the George C. Marshall Award. This is a prestigious award, only given to top Army ROTC students nationwide. A key objective of the department is to strive to increase enrollments in the ROTC program. Particular emphasis is being placed on freshmen and sophomore enrollments. Departmental faculty mem- bers make numerous visitations to high schools and two-year institutions through- out Nebraska. Emphasis is placed on the values of attending KSC first and then the added benefits of ROTC are discussed. One hundred and eighty nursing cadets were programmed for 27 sites in 1984. Cadet Sue Valentine noted, “I worked one-on-one with a nurse from the active Army, and I learned more in my six weeks at Womak (Army Community Hospital) by doing than I did in an entire semester at college by studying.” Field training for nurses isn’t ignored. Students will have one week of field training at a military installation as well as clinical training. After the week of field training, students go to an Army Medical Treatment Facility for five weeks of clinical training. If you’re looking for excitement and adventure, as well as assistance in the funding of your higher education, maybe you had better consider the ROTC Pro- gram at KSC. ROTC combines practical and worldly experiences with academic knowledge.

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Bob Keeshan, known to the world as Captain Kangaroo, spoke before students in Cushing Coliseum and discussed the influences affecting children in society today. Kceshan said he placed the responsi- bility for nurturing the nation's youth on society as a whole. His appearance on campus was sponsored by SPURS. Lobbying for a SI0.6 million dollar grant from the state, KSC attempted to get funding for a renovation of Cushing Colise- um. The renovation was a controversial one. The structure was built in I960 to accom- modate a student population of 1,800, which now exceeds 8,500. The current facility was found to be in violation of the Civil Rights Title IX investigation which stated there were deficient loekerroom, shower and storage accommodations for women's athletics. Cushing Coliseum was built before women’s sports were intro- duced to KSC. Bill Minnick, a senior from Ashland, was crowned the 1985 Homecoming King, representing the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Jane Radcmacher, representing Panhellenic, was named Homecoming Queen at the. Oct. 19 celebration for students and alumni. Rademacher is from Kearney. Despite cancelling three past perfor- mances, Chuck Mangione finally presented his show at KSC. The concert, sponsored by SAC, was declared a sell-out. The concert was scheduled because SAC thought it would be well-received by students. Mangione is known as a compos- er. bandleader, educator, producer and musician, performing jazz music for over 20 years. After Student Senate approved two budget requests, the budget committee announced it was freezing all requests because senate was running out of money early on in the first semester. Senate tabled Alpha Phi Omega’s $3,098.75 request for funding the Muscular Dystrophy Super- dance. However, if the request had passed Senate, the Student Activities Fund would have been over-drawn by over $1,000, A major issue on campus this fall included discussion over arming Campus Security officers. Most debated was the fact that past officers, who had used handguns, were not responsible enough to handle firearms. However, others said since Campus Security officers received the same consideration as state deputy sheriffs, who carry firearms, they should be treated the same. An unusual raffle was sponsored by Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society in October. A live goat was the prize, and students and faculty were urged to pur- chase tickets for friends — and enemies. Casino Night was part of the activities held on Alcohol Awareness Day at KSC. The goal of Alcohol Awareness was to build relations between students and faculty and increase consciousness concerning alcohol abuse. At Casino Night, faculty and administrators acted as dealers, waiters and waitresses. Students were served “mock- tails ’ The casino was complete with bouncers in tuxedos and students dressed as Playboy bunnies who sold candy. Students were given $ 1,500 in play money to gamble at blackjack, craps, roulette, poker and keno. Political rallies were absent for many years at KSC until an anti-apartheid rally was held in mid-October. Speakers at the rally were State Senator Ernie Chambers and KSC graduate student Eric Ofodirinwa of Nigeria. That evening, a candlelight walk was held, and more than 40 people walked to Kearney’s post office where letters of concern about South Africa’s political state were mailed to elected officials. 25