University of Wisconsin Stout - Tower Yearbook (Menomonie, WI)

Text from Pages 1 - 180 of the 1977 volume:

niversity O INTRODUCTION The theme for the 1976-1977 Tower is Impressions. We chose this theme for a sp college— our past is now a memory. Stout is really our own small community, but this is not the onlBiing college a unique experience. We are all somewhat older — we are finally maturing into our real sel . We s able to distinguish our views from the views of others. By this time, we should have knowledge of our ide als, our goats, and our lifestyles. Each of us is unique. ie Tower staff realizes that you are each special creations. We have seen that your personal friends, and your environment make Stout what it is to you. We do not promise to have all of your interests port book. We can only relay impressions from as many different view-points as humanly possiblJj never mind a world with its villains or heroes (for god likes girls and tomorrow and the earth) e.€. cummings Photos by Chuck Barnard I have perceiv ' d that to be with those I like is enough. To stop in company with the rest at evening is enough. To be surrounded by beautiful, curious, breathing, laughing flesh is enough. To pass among them or touch any one, or rest my arm ever so lightly round his or her neck for a moment, what is this then? I do not ask any more delight, I swim in it as in a sea. Walt Whitman 6 I Suddenly, and with a daz- zling clarity, he understood . . . that there was no longer anyone to talk to or any- thing to say. Fedor Dosteovsky Forget everything. Open the windows. Clear the room. The winds blow through it. You see only its emptiness, you search in ev- ery corner and don ' t find yourself. Franz Kafka o my life like sun; flours. ever been a life end. M.J. Bendix (i who have died am alive again today, and this is the sun ' s birthday; this is the birth day of life and of love and wings: and of the gay great happening illimitably earth) e.e. cummings 12 The Homecoming game was disheartening, to say the least. Our Blue Devils hardly got the Point. On a chilly, gray afternoon, Stout ' s foot- ball team lost to the nationally ranked Stevens Point Pointers, 20-45. Although the fans ar- dently supported their team, the Blue Devils lacked the drive needed to outscore their ri- vals. The Homecoming dance, among other things, was free. Cain and Circus provided the music. From all appearances, the Homecoming dance looked more like a Homecoming con- cert. Most of the people sat down and listened to the music while watching the stage shows. The majority, figuring the price was right, seemed pleased. LEFT TO RIGHT: Karen Whitney and Bob Tranberg, Pam Reynolds and Dan Deltman, Debbie Swanson and Jim Klika, Cathy Wolfe and John Chouklas, Annette Ruhme and Greg Harnsen, Kate Schultz and Tim Lukowski, Sherri Breuchel, and Dave Johnson, Marge Steinacker and Jeff Novak Homecoming Weekend was one of the busiest at U.W. Stout. Not only were we provided with the game and the dance, but with many other activities as well. The alumni put on an art exhibit, the Symphonic Singers sold caramel apples, Bill Camplin performed in the Pawn, the Atrocious Beauty contest was presented— the list goes on and on. There were the traditional activities: the parade, the coronation, and the half-time show. If these did not fill your weekend, parties were being held continuously. Perhaps the most startling event of Homecoming 76 was the riot downtown. Things did not get out of hand, but some people were quite shaken (not to mention their cars). Certainly, this was a memory-filled weekend. COUNTRY BOY CD. — on his own and with some help from the band. An enthusiastic, country-style audience. Stout ' s P.C.D.C. provided the students of the university with two major concerts. The first of these was the Charlie Daniels concert. Early in the evening, a line could be seen forming around the fieldhouse. For the first time at Stout, about one half of the students in this line were decked out in Western gear — complete with cowboy hats (an unusual sight, indeed, for Northern Wisconsin). The warm-up band, Rusty Wehr, got the crowd ready for CD. Daniels and his band provided Stout students with plenty of country-rock, including some favorites: Orange Blossom Special, Long Haired Country Boy, and The South ' s Gonna Do It. After a few encores, everybody headed back home or downtown. The cowboy hats were placed back on the shelf along with another memory. Rusly Wehr warms things up. Charlie brings it all back-home. A VERY TOUGH YEAR This year ' s varsity football team, captained by Brian Coe and John Elkin, started out strong with impres- sive victories. Stout had its biggest victory of the season against Whitewater, 13-6. This was the first time in ten years that our team has beaten the War- hawks. After heartbreaking defeats to Oshkosh and Platteville, key injuries plagued the Blue Devils for the remainder of the season. The overall record for the season was 4-6; 2-6 in conference play. The highlight of the year was the first annual alum- ni game. It was an exciting contest, which Stout won, 25-18. Joe Bullis was named to the first team All-confer- ence for his impressive defensive strategy, whereas Coe was picked for the second team. Walt Fleming received an honorable mention for his fine work. Elkin was voted to be the most valuable player. Coach Pierce cheers his boys on. Toachdown likely. 23 THAT ' S ENTERTAINMENT Ziebell warms a cold January night. In the basement of the Union, we have a coffeeshop. Not only is the Pawn a cozy place to sit and chat, it is also a folk music haven every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night. The entertainment was provided by a variety of per- formers. Bill Camplin, from Milwaukee, brought his sense of humor and brand of folk singing to the Pawn Home- coming weekend. John Ziebell was the first entertainer to perform in the Pawn second semester. Admission was free and, therefore, the Pawn was a dirt- cheap and pleasant way to spend a few evenings. FORD 2sr Name: Party: Hometown: Previous Political Experience; Gerald Ford Republican Grand Rapids, Michigan President of the U.S. Senator of Michigan Platforms: Inflation: This is not a policy of the quick fix. Instead, it is an honest, realistic policy — a policy that says we can steadily reduce inflation and unem- ployment if we maintain a prudent, balanced approach. }obs and Unemployment: The best and most effective way to create new jobs is to pursue balanced economic policies that encourage the growth of the private sector without risking a new round of inflation. Energy and Environment: We must reduce our vulner- ability to the economic disruption which a few foreign countries can cause by cutting off our energy supplies or by arbitrarily raising prices. We must regain our energy independence. RACE FOR THE vs. CARTER WHITE HOUSE Name: Jimmy Carter Party: Democrat Hometown: Plains, Georgia Previous Political Experience: Governor of Georgia Platforms: Inflation: Inflation should be fought through steady flow of jobs and output, better matching of supply and demand, strict anti-trust and consumer protec- tion enforcement, lower interest rates, and standby wage and price controls. Jobs and Unemployment: I think the major thrust ought to be the strengthening of the private sector, not guaranteeing everybody they will get a job from the federal government. Energy and Environment: Our reserves should be de- veloped, imports reduced to manageable levels, stand- by rationing procedures evolved and authorized, and aggressive economic reprisals should await any boy- cotting oil supplier. 28- Every four years our country holds a Presidential election. In 1976 we had a rather unusual situation. We had to select the man who would lead our country for the next four years. The choice was rather unique: either elect an incumbent that had never been elected or vote for a vir- tually unkown Georgia peanut farm- er-governor. For the first time, we got to see the candidates debate on television. For the first time (for many of us), we got to cast our ballots. Many of us were well-informed on both platforms and candidates.Many reflected the popular attitude of apathetic on- looking. Many attended the tele- vised debates in the Applied Arts building, but just as many made the habitual trek to the Marion, the Buck, or the Tap. No matter which category you fell into, the new Presi- dent will make decisions that will weigh heavily on us, for in the next four years we will be at that crucial starting point — getting jobs, getting settled. The Presidential election of 1976 was certainly important to all of us. Gimme Jimmy supporters. Speaking to Wisconsinites. Bjorlin sets it up to bring it home. Off the top. GOAL!!! CLUB WORK Stout had a soccer team. This could not be at- tributed to the efforts of the athletic department, though, but only to the efforts of the players. They were not considered to be a team, but rather, a club.This meant that they had to get sponsors(The Main Place), pay their own expenses, and buy their own uniforms. They had to make their own arrange- ments to play other teams or leagues. The only prac- tice field they were allowed to use was the lawn on the side of the Tech Wing. Surprisingly, with ail of these disadvantages, the team did very well. They lost only the first game to Winona, 3-4. They beat LaCrosse, 11-0. The high- lights were the games against the U of M internation- al All-Stars. Stout ' s club defeated them both times. With Adris Khan ' s leadership as captain, Dan Pit- terle ' s organizational work, and quality players, such an Martin Foncha, the club far surpassed any expec- tations. Back in play; the throw-in. At the start of the season, the women played random g;.mes with the men ' s tennis team, merely to improve their games. Soon Interest grew. With the help of Bob Smith and with a lot of determination and hard work, the girls formed Stout ' s first women ' s tennis team. Barb Baryenbuich was the team ' s most valuable player and freshman, Carol Sanders, was the team ' s captain. LaCrosse was considered by all to be the best match. The overall record for the season was 4-3. J2 The 1976-1977 season was encour- aging for the women ' s volleyball team. A young team, with only six returning players, joined efforts for three hours daily to prepare them for 35 matches. The season ended with 8-24-1, won-loss record. The team honored its outstanding player, Lynn Ulschmid, by voting her the most valuable player. Rita Mur- kowski, the team ' s captain, was judged to be the most inspirational player, while Alana Stewart im- proved her game significantly. Ulschmid and Kim Holtslander were voted to the All-Conference small college second team by the coaches in the state. CULTURE IN THE WASTELAND The Applied Arts building has two galleries equipped for the visual stimulation of the campus. There was almost al- ways an exhibit open to the public, free of cost. One of the most interesting art exhibits was the faculty showing. The students finally got the chance to see what caliber of artists their instructors were. Orazio Fumagalli ' s plaster sculptures expressed the feeling of calm isolation, while John Perrl ' s teapots spoofed the Presidential candidates. Jimmy Carter ' s was peanut-shaped, of course. Gerald Ford ' s teapot was glazed with detailed instructions on how to use It. The alumni also had their own exhibit. Works ranged from highly glossed and painted shoe arrangements to imagina- tively worked wood and wrought iron furnishings. The annual student shows were held, as well as many other exhibits; some centered on photography, while others were comprised of a selection of prints. These free exhibits broad- ened cultural horizons in Menomonie ' s cultural wasteland. Fumagalli looks over Perri ' s work at the show. Many beautiful textile works are produced from hand-spun yarns. The ancient spinning wheel is still used. UW-Stout has one of the most beautiful Home Economics buildings in the country. This school has more students pur- suing majors in the Home Economics field than any other in the nation. The intructional material spans a broad range of topics. Stout certainly is the place to be if you are seeking a career in Home Economics. Having such a large major program in a traditionally femi- nine field provides the students with a game. We are chal- lenged to discern which students are Home Ec majors on the basis of appearance. Sure tip-offs are coordinated outfits, dress jeans, high heels, and matching polished finger- and toenails. After much mentally exhausting exertion, two con- clusions can be reached: Fashion Merch majors are by far the easiest to label as such and, secondly, that appearances are deceiving. An adventurous child develops co-ordination In this tire obstacle course. t GREEKS DO IT AGAIN 38 A week of athletic and fun activi- ties was designed to show the non- Creek community the competition, ingenuity, and unity of the Creek or- ganizations on the Stout campus. The activities included canoe, tricy- cle, sack, and chariot races, pyramid building, a balloon toss, and a tug-of- war. The first place honors were shared by the Sigma Sigma Sigma so- rority and the Sigma Tau fraternity. Ending the week of activities was a banquet held in the Memorial Stu- dent Center. Dr. Gene Flug gave an inspirational speech at the dinner, which was followed by a disco dance. Trophies for the high scorers. Dishing up delicious food. I COACHLESS Student coach, VanderMeuse, takes Knox ' s time. Johnny the Fox: stil! smiling! You too, J.B. The 1976 Blue Devil Cross Country team suffered — they lacked the supervision of a full-time coach. The leadership was, therefore, provided by the senior members of the squad: Pete Knox, John Berg, and John Kashian. A special effort toward unity and for leadership was made by Ron VanderMeuse, a senior veteran who could not complete the season as a runner. The team was an extremely unified group. They were all striving for a common goal — to run V the best of their abilities. Although the season was generally quite disappointing, it ended well. The team rallied to a respectable finish at the Conference meet. John Berg was named to the Conference Honorable Mention team. Pete Knox qualified for competition on the N ational level. Knox had an exceptional season and was named the team ' s Most Valuable member. Tom Altemus received double honors: Most Improved runner and Outstanding Fresh- man. I FANCY COLORS A Wisconsin autumn probably rivals that of any other state in terms of beauty. The changing colors, the leaves dancing from the tree boughs to the grass below paints a breathtaking picture. The comfortable temperatures make autumn an ideal season for long walks: around Lake Menomin, to Paradise Valley, or down to Riverside Park for some football and frisbee tossing. The only dismal note a Menomonte autumn brings Is that the inevitably long, cold winter is not far behind. More pleasantly, autumn represents a new school year, the reunion of friends, and a natural spectacular. Milkweed pods are beautifully silhouetted by the setting sun. Even in black and white, these vibrant fall colors can be sensed. 42 Tim Egger, Leslie Dinham, Jane Sibesch, Al Mirkel, and Chris Egger, as pictured in a Si. Paul newspaper. A student taking advantage of the Lake Menomin recreational resources. PLAY IT AGAIN Intramural volleyball Is split into two divisions: power and recreational. The recreational division was co-ed, and these teams tried to combine fun with competition. The power teams pro- vided fierce competition. There was only one female power team — Stout ' s Women Varsity team. As in any intramural activity, the main motive was fun. Crazy antics were displayed throughout each evening of competition. Somehow, some serious plays did sneak in. Intramural volleyball provided participants, whether they were pros , beginners, or even art faculty members, with a physical challenge, and a good time. Schutman and Kajer combine effort to send the ball over. V. Tollefson and S. Zdrazll work out a play. 44 A VERY GOOD YEAR An early lead. Fritsche anxiously awaits her time results. 9  This year the girl ' s swim team accompished something. Last year they sent their first member to Nationals. This year six girls went to nationals: J. Anderson, J. Hass, K. Chalfield, C. Fritsche, D. Luke, and N. Mueller. The team worked hard — they swam hard and they worked hard on the weights. The best aspect of the year, however, was the togetherness of the team. The highlight of the year was beating Eau Claire. This is the first time the Stout women have ever accomplished this. Luke set a personal milestone at Stevens Point, where she set records in seven individual events. The team (ranked fourth in the state) hopes for a better season next year when Madison moves out of the conference. DINE IN STYLE The Corner Three, as we all know, is the restaurant on the third floor of the Home Ec building. It is open to the public, Monday through Thursday, for their dining pleasure. The dinner spot is run by the Restaurant Op- erations Management class. The class is designed to relay to students an overall knowledge of food service and beverage operations. As their semester project, each class member must per- form a variety of duties, including: manager, host or hostess, chef, salad cook, bartender, even dishwasher or potwasher. A manager plans the entire meal and does the publicity work needed. The restaurant not only provides some Stout stu- dents with an excellent learning experience, but also gives the community an opportunity to purchase su- perb meals at reasonable prices. 48 Eating at a universtiy facility is a real experience — Stout was no exception to this. For some strange reason, each meal was stuffed to the max with starch foods: bread, noodles, rice, pudding, bread, noodles, etc. Potatoes were often raw; meat termed rare was usually raw, also. Steak at the Com- mons lured many dormatory residents out of their rooms, while liver meant a mad dash to the Union. The Union was more expensive than the Commons, but we had one advantage: we could see the food before we paid for it. Of course, this hardly diminished all risks. Obviously, Stout ' s food services were not all bad. After all, students did the majority of their eating at one of the two places — no fatalities to report. We all survived, none really the worse for the experience. Typical reaction to wide selection of food. Chow Down! 52 Now that the majority of the dormatories at Stout have carpeted halls, parties were restricted to the basement party rooms. The format was almost the same, though. Beer, wapituli, and an occassional bottle or two of wine dominated the bars and disco music could be heard for blocks. The girls were looked over by the guys, while they themselves were guilty of sizing up the males in the room. As soon as the booze disap- peared, so did the people . . . each drifting off to their own room or that of a friend. A shaving cream riot compared to the intimacy of a wine and cheese party. At least once during the school year, we inevitably found our- selves visiting Bob Pierce. In other words, we found ourselves in the library. While some students rarely experienced the sensation of seeing shelve upon shelve loaded with books, many of us had this experience only too often. The library at Stout had many books, some microfiche, slides, tapes, video-cassettes, and thou- sands of periodicals. This only increased our frustration when we discovered that, once again, we chose a paper topic that was not covered by any of the materials in the library. From the inside looking out. Intense. The typical between-aisle-pinch. 56 ' -v HHaHB HiH ine Recreation Center was located J PH H the the Union. Within good walking distance, the whole cam- pus could easily benefit from the activi- ties offered there. Not only could you spend time enjoy ing the equipment in the center, but you were also allowed to rent outdoor equipment at reason- able rates. The Rec Center had its own bowling leagues and also sponsored quite a few tournaments: bowling, pool, ping pong, pinball, foosball — even chess and bridge. Cross country ski packages could be rented for $6.50 per week- end. And if you were not quite sure of where to go, the center would have provided you with maps, brochures, and pamphlets to help you out. 58 There must be some truth to the old adage: Sound mind; sound body. The number of people taking part in the open recreation program at the fieldhouse continued to grow. Upon arrival at the fieldhouse, one would most likely have encountered the expert (and not-so-expert) tennis matches, or possibly a single player hitting tennis balls against the wall. One would also have heard the pounding of basketball against the hardwood, the splash- ing of water as a diver executes that perfect belly flop, and the grunting and groaning of the weight lifter. Joggers dreamed of the girls they would impress with their newly formed muscles. All sarcasm aside, you would have seen many people exercising their bodies to develop a peace of mind. Tennis in winter. Open swimming attracts all ages. Stout continued to stand head-and- shoulders above the rest in the indus- trial arts area. Its near perfect place- ment of graduates attracts students wishing to enter this field from all over the country. This, of course, cause overcrowding in the traditional woods, drafting, and metals labs. But it also allowed for ex- pansion of innovative areas, such as in- dustrial ceramics. TOPS 60 SUPER SWIMMERS The 1976-1977 swim team, led by co-captatns Dale La- Violette, Charlie Christopherson, and Rich Marks (all four year team members), finished third in the conference behind Stevens Point and Eau Claire. Stout qualified ten men for nationals: Dave Ludeman, Christopherson, laViolette, Steve Wondra, Mark Webber, Gary Sjurset, Mike Zimmerly, Pete Bauman, Doug Bergen, and Kevin Frisbie. A college of Stout ' s size rarely has so many national quiifiers, and the team was very proud of its accomplishments. Good tuck position. A lead is taken in the relay. 62 6: whodunit f This was the theme of the series of one-act plays that were put on at Stout this year. Another appropriate theme might have been Something for Everyone, as these plays certain- ly had something to offer every viewer. The plays were divided: two nights of serious plays were offered, as well as two nights of comedic perfor- mances. Judging from the reactions of the audience, it would have been hard to tell which was which. Atten- dance was low, as usual; neverless, the Stout actors had a chance to demonstrate their acting abilities. 64 WHODUNIT? Emotionally disturbed young man cannot handle reality of pregnancy (life) and death. Feelings contrast action in this one act play. 66 Menomonie residents certainly got their share of cold winter weather. Upon return from Christmas break, we found that the mercury in our ther- mometers rarely reached the zero mark until the last week in January. We awoke in the morning to weather broadcasts stating that the temperature was a mere thirty degrees below zero with an additional thirty degree loss due to (what else?)the wind chill factor. Winter activities were almost slowed to a halt — it was too cold to snow much and too cold to enjoy the little that we had. Toward the end of January, temperatures rose almost to the norm. Cross country skis were dragged out of the closets, carloads resumed the annual journeys to Afton Alps and Telemark, and blade guards were removed. Winter in Wisconsin can be beautiful, and as soon as the sub-zero temperatures left, we were free to enjoy the splendor more completely. How could we look back on 1976 without remember- ing the swine flu scare? Many doctors devoted much time to avoid an upcoming swine flu epidemic. Others threw out this theory, claiming that the possibilities of an epide- mic were remote, at most. Enough people walked, ran, or drove to their free clinics to prove that the country was indeed scared. Those of us who did get shots risked a reaction resembling the flu itself. Later we learned that we may have risked much more— the chance that we may have become paralyzed. Stout offered students free Innoculatlons in mid-De- cember (a bit late). Since many of us fell into the 18-25 year age group, we could look forward to a second shot early in the second semester. The paralyzation reports cancelled the innoculation program. In February, we were told that if we received the first shot only, we were now probably more susceptible to another virus. We had a right to question this swine flu program. Was it a hoax? First, we were required to sign our lives away. Next, we stood in a long line, Imagining the horrid afteref- fects. 68 70 We were all reminded of the coming of final exams and due dates of final projects and papers everytime we ven- tured into town. December is the magic month that con- tains the last day of the semester, and we thought of this each time we saw Christmas decorations. Of course, Christmas Is much more than a three week vacation from school for many of us. It symbolizes new life and a fresh start. It is the celebration of Christ ' s birth. It is a time of reunion for families and loved ones. It is joy, hope, and life. It is the reminder to the Christian family that there is a life here on earth beyond the worldly walk. OH JOY!! Registration evokes images of terror in the minds of most UW-Stout students. First, the treacherous pre-regis- tration process must be completed. Students often stand in line for eternity , only to be informed that all of the cards for that crucial section have been pulled. Upon returning from a merry Christmas break, we had to brave the cold jog over to the fieldhouse. Once we had paid, we were allowed the privilege of picking up our texts at Rental Resources. Altliough the building was close to the fieldhouse, the long wail in the sub-zero degree weather was almost unbearable. Upon entrance, the new textbook service was found to be noticeably smaller (al- most claustrophobic). Therefore, the return to the wide open campus, despite the temperature, was welcomed. Ah, the joys of registration. Note the cheery faces of students in pre-reg lines. Does the line ever end?! Beauty typical of Winter-Wonder-Land. VanderMeuse, obviously enjoying the practice. Cross country skiing has been around for a long time, but there has definitely been a boom in inter- est the past couple of years. The Stout campus really picked up on this trend in 1976. Ski tracks were not uncommon sights, nor were a pair of X-country skis dripping in the corner of a classroom. There are a few reasons for the boom in this par- ticular type of skiing: good exercise, can be done anywhere there is snow, no lift tickets, no special clothes needed, no fuel needed, the boots and bind- ings are considerably less expensive than downhill equipment — as one student aptly put it, It ' s cheaper! But it is also an exhilarating way to view Wiscon- sin ' s Winter-Wonder-Land. 74 NEW AND OLD Close games and overtime trials — these probably best describe the 1976-1977 season for the Hustlin ' Blue Devils. Returning players Steve Zymewski, Jeff Cleveland, Bruce Mueller, Terry Tucker, Larry Mad- sen, and Mike Barnes set a solid base for the remain- der of the squad. The newcomers included Tom Diener, Oliver Gaston, Sam Mosolino, Harvey Pear- son, and Mike Snyder. The two forces, new and old, combined to form a unique and unpredictable team. The opponents rarely knew quite what to expect. Fan support for the team was not all it could be. People came to the games, but apparently preferred to sit back and silently observe. The cheerleaders barely aroused a timid holler. The pom-pon squad probably got the most ardent fan support of any group. Stretch! 76 Mueller hits the boards. t 7:00 AM practices, new routines each performance, a day long clinic for 400 high school girls — all of these describe the activities of the 1976-77 Pom-Pon squad. These 21 girls see each other almost everyday, and under the leadership of co-captains, Betsy Quilling and Mary Moberg, and with some help from their advisor, Mrs. Ruehl, the squad pro- vides the sports spectators with half-time entertainment. High-lights included the Christmas dance and performing at River Falls and Eau Claire. Beyond the realms of the club, the squad attended many parties together. They also sponsored Chris Dreyer and Cheryl Dean as Sig Tau calendar girls. The year, on a whole, was memorable and well worth the effort. The girls perform their cute Christmas routine. Precision is the basic ingredient to a half-time success. 80 HOTDOG! The cheerleading squad broad- ened their spectrum of enthusias- tic entertainment by, not only cheering at football and basketball games, but also leading the hock- ey spectators in some rousing cheers. The squad sponsored the Homecoming pep rally, conduct- ed a clinic for high school cheer- leaders, sold buttons, and added a new member to the squad — the Blue Denim Devil. And, naturally, the squad provided continuous support of all athletic teams. j Urging the football team on. Anxiously awaiting the outcome of a basketball game. NATIONALS They ' re off! Take down! The UW-Stout wrestling team was extremely young last year. The team was coached by Dave Brusky and they produced one national qualifier, Steve Mitchell, a fresh- man weighing in at 167 pounds. The captain was also a freshman — Jim Manor, who took first in the Elmwood Invitational and he finished with a 19-5-1 record. Other leading members of the team were Dave Fulwier, Leo Malloy, Greg Lehman, Bob Fitzgerald, Rick Thomas, and Brian Kumm. MOUNT OLYMPUS when panic struck and everything seemed to be hanging by a thin thread, the Stout stu- dents still had the Administration building to turn to. From the chancellor ' s office to the business windows, Admin was the end, or the beginning, of many student problems. Could we ever forget the ever faithful bill collectors and payroll distributors in the cashier ' s office? Precision and accuracy were the name; num- bers were the game. Add-drop, placement, and student services were infamous places to meet friends(?), and a great place to make enemies. The Admin building — all this, and the home of Chancellor Swanson and Vice Chancellor Face, besides. 84 Vice Chancellor Face works with all academic affairs. UP TO YOU Comedian-turned-political activist Dick Gregory appeared at Stout on February 16th. His main pur- pose was not specifically to entertain, but to inform. He did both. Gregory spoke as a part of Ebony Harambee ' s week of cultural and ethnical awareness. He spoke of his belief and fear of government conspiracy — in the ozone problem and the oil crisis. Gregory also pointed out that we, as college students, have a big job ahead of us. He reminded us that we are the future of this country — holding it together will certainly be a big job in itself. Gregory makes a 86 EBONY Ebony Harambee, led by David Speller, sponsored a week planned to make the campus aware of the Black students position and their identity on the Stout campus. Activities ran the gamut, as far as vari- ety was concerned. Gospel singers performed, a var- sity show was presented in Harvey Hall, the annual Sweetheart Ball was held, and various speakers came to talk about Blackness — the problems, and beauty, and how to live to the fullest. Ebony Harambee felt that they presented their opinions well, but the rest of the campus failed to meet their outreach. They asked, Where were the students, the faculty, and the community? A night at the Flame. Al the Villa, a juke box provides the music. The Marion, the Tap, the Meet Market, the Buck, the Villa — at least one of these names should conjure up memories. Whether you re- member them as rather disgusting or boring, or as the center of your social life, these places are definitely Menomonie . All were in walking distance from the campus and all were social centers. All were especially busy Friday and Sat- urday nights. If you cannot remember having a beer in the Marion, perhaps you recall dancing at the Flame. If neither of these appealed to you, you certainly had a pizza or hot sub at the Villa. Downtown Menomonie provided Stout stu- dents with some entertainment, whether it was in a drink, a dance, a conversation, or a game of pool, pinball, or foosball. Not only was a night on the town entertaining, it was also an alter- native to the weekend dise ase — dormatory claustraphobia. 3pm fip UPTOWN DOWNTOWN The teachers demonstrate and now it ' s your turn. Into the world of microorganisms and Latin terms delved the Stout scientist. Physiology and anatomy classes were popular because of the intense operations on that furry friend, the cat. Cat haters dug right in, while others found it difficult to do such gory work. Biology students were not as deeply involved in dissection as their fellow scientists, but they found their work just as complicated; further compounded with alien terms and bizarre discoveries. Z2 The women ' s basketball team improved their record by two games over last year ' s team with a record of 4-3 in regular season play. The victories were double victories over Northland Col- lege and UW Center-Barron County. The dedication and hard work of the few members on the team showed in both their victories and in their hard-fought defeats. Despite many injuries, the team improved throughout the season and look forward to next year. Off-campus affairs constituted an important pan of UW-Stout ' s social life. Once off-campus, life seems to be more homelike, more relaxed, and more private. Apart from this privacy, houses and apart- ments are great places to have parties. Although it is difficult to generalize on so broad a subject, the consensus seemed to believe that parties off-campus were more intimate and more at ease than dorm parties — they were also a heck of a lot of fun! The beer glasses were filled yet another time . . . and 98 The men ' s gymnastics team finished their sea- son with a 6-2 dual meet record; first place in the Husky Inv. and sixth place in the Titan Invitational. The strongest team in the history of Stout gym- nastics was led by co-captains, Mike Collins and Scott Young. Outstanding performers were Scott Young on the pommel horse; Mike Livieri, all around vaulting and high-bar; Paul Walter, all around parallel bars and high-bar. The women ' s gymnastic team improved throughout the season, starting with a 59.92 score the first meet and climbing to a 89.30 score by the time of the conference meet. Strong assets were co-captains, Pat Sullivan and Barb Welcenbach; four year gymnasts, Lynn Messerschmidt and Shir- ley Krumrie, along with another strong all arounds, Mary Hays. SPACE LIMITED special lighting is required for most drawing classes. 100 Stout is said to have one of the best art facili- ties in the state of Wisconsin. Hundreds of stu- dents enrolled in a variety of art classes each semester. Ceramics, drawing, paintin g, art met- als — the list of art classes went on and on. Not only did the department offer studio courses, but also quite a few classes in art history, rang- ing from Black Art History to 19th Century art studies. The $4 million facilities were excellent, but increased enrollment in art classes caused problems. Prints dry on the wooden racks. Photographic realism. Winter Carnival, which was sponsored by the Special Events commission, somehow got by with the theme Shovel Your Way to a Happy Day. The week ' s activities included: toboggan races, a tug of war on ice, a cross country ski race (sponsored by Alfresco), Royalty skits, a mini-concert, the Royalty bake-off, a disco dance, and the Vet ' s club ice car races. The week started off with a free concert featuring a Milwaukee band — Short Stuff. The Snack Bar was filled with many gyrating bodies. Of course, others just en - joyed. Yum!!! DISCO MANIA Shake, shake, shake! In the immortal words of the KC and the Sunshine Band tune, we commence our disco pages. Disco was the fad of 1976, perhaps even more than the Bicentennial memorabilia. Discos spread all over the country like wildfire. It is probably safe to say that almost as many teenagers or young adults could teach you the Hustle as could teach you the Pledge of Allegiance. And, certainly, more could be heard humming disco tune and shuffling their feet to the disco beat then could be found humming America or The Star-Spangled Banner and tapping away to Yankee Doodle Dandy. Even the enterprising city of Menomonie was struck. Although no discotheque opened here, the Flame cancelled many live band acts, opting for a disco deejay instead. It was not unusual to see carloads of Stout students heading towards Eau Claire or the Twin Cities to dance. Boogie Fever had hit, and many answered to the call to Get UP and BOOGIE! 106 Faculty That is a broad subject to cover. They were the source of few joys ( I know the answer! ) and many sorrows ( Another paper? ). They were those omni- present (or so it seemed) authoritarians, those ruth- less slave-drivers (guess who the slaves where), those pitiless intitles of the educational concept. The job: to help students Schulman discusses the artwork. I On the other hand, they could be friends. They had the capabilities that we never even dreamed of — they could smile and even laugh. They ate food; some even had a beer on a Friday night. In short, they were human be- ings. What separated them from the rest is that they were teaching us things that we would need to remember and utilize the rest of our lives. Herbach is the M.C. of the television show. Spectrum 28. ioe Dickmann ' s not-so-artistic rendering of a cat for his Phys and Anat class. The track team was very small last year. Perhaps because of this fact, they were an extremely devoted and hard working group. The team was also very young — quite a promising group. Early in the season, Pete Knox, a veteran of the track team, broke Stout ' s mile record. Other commendable efforts were made by Steve Koslka and Jeff Rice. All participated, though, and tried their hardest. 3_ Knox, the leader of the pack. Berg checks over the records. r DETERMINATION AH of the stretching exercises pay off. Flying high! FULL HOUSE I ' ll sing you a story, I ' ll tell you a song. Folk singer, Tom Chapin, performed at Stout Student Center. His easy going per- sonality and warm sense of humor was brought out during his performance. Tom Chapin also brought the audience together by involving them in many of his songs. There was a sense of over -all har- mony, and it seemed Chapin was enjoyed by everyone. Tom sings us a story. NO DOUGH During a year when highlights were few and far between, the Stout hockey team marked only the addition of carpet in the locker room, cheerleaders at the games, and the expansion of the coaching staff as improvements. The season was not totally devoid of playing successes for early in the year the team knocked off highly touted Air Force Academy. The traditional rivals, UW-River Falls and Minnesota ' s Mankato State, kept the season interesting, even though it was tough going. A genuine high point of the year was beating the defending N.A.I.A. champion Yellow Jackets from UW-Superior. Injuries and hard luck were the big stories of the year: budget hassles and lack of equipment, cold weather, games that could just as well have been won as lost, and in the end, an injured string of battered bodies that caused the loss of three players for the season, and put several others out of many games. The ref drops the puck for the face-off. Beckfeld looks like he ' s tempted to use his stick. The joy of victory. ETCETERA A glimpse of the River Falls game — a game that was called by the referees. Resuming play after a goal. Intermural games observe the same general rules as the Blue Devil hockey team. Intermural hockey consisted of seven teams with such names as the Big Dogs, the Super Six, and the Boogie Boosters. All of the games were played at the Dunn Coun- ty Ice Shack. Each player had to pay for his ice time. The main objective of intermural hockey was to provide the guys with a good time. Although some of the partici- pants had had previous playing experience, many did not. The varsity hockey team donated their time to reffing, but perfect control was not kept at all times. The players used the time for exercise and fun — above all, fun! THE CONCLUSION 122 Midway in our life ' s journey, I went astray from the straight road and woke to find myself alone in a dark wood Dante Alighieri II For we are like tree trunks in the snow. Ini appearance they lie sleekly and a little pushi should be enough to set them rolling. No, iti can ' t be done, for they are firmly wedded ' to the ground. But see, even that is only] appearance. ; Franz Kafka we think a lot about uptown and the silent nights and the houses straight as dead men and the pastel lights and we hang on to our no place happy to be alive i To me every hour of the light and dark is a miracle. Every cubic inch of space is a miracle. Every square yard of the surface of the earth is spread with the same. Every foot of the interior swarms with the same. Walt Whitman THE FACES LEFT TO RIGHT; FRONT ROW: L. Chalk, D. Wetii, R. Prahl, J. Falder, P. Peterson, J. Elkin, D. Weyenberg, B Coe C McCarty, D. Depottey, F. Vondra, M. Klotz. ROW 2: R. Patton, S. Smith, B. Esch, W. Fleming, S. Aloma, B Dechow T Curtis, J. Zirbel, T. Zimmerman, K. Ash, R. Simonds. ROW 3: F. Buckles, J. DeSimons, D. Notter, T. Duvall, B Roberts S Voisard, N. Hauke, J. Bachinski, E. Cody, D. Starke. ROW 4: N. Hauke, B. Nevkous, P. Reddy, J. Buliis, B. Bader T Pabich J. Frona, G. Charleson, J. Peck, Jeff Daniels. ROW 5: C. Reid, M. Olson, M. Diehn, T. Waddell, S. Kittleson, S Burr s ' Matye, R. Anderson, D. McKevitt, J. Griffin, C Iselin. ROW 6: D. Pahle, M. Tessman, J. Lalhan, T. Holifield, G. Bartowitz, P. Bartlmg, B. Noll, D. Antoni, J. Needham, T. Gillespie, M. Ptetrowiak. ROW 7: G. Harise, A. Novotny, M. Havington, D Johnson, D. Waters, K. O ' Brien, S. Knudtson, C. Wifler, J. Foss, and Coach Brostroms, Coach Steinbach, Coach Pierce Coach Kamish, and Coach Burns. ' LEFT TO RIGHT FRONT: J. Kashian, G. Cade, G. Lehman, J. Braatz. BACK: J. Hlinak, P. Knox, T. Altemus, M. Goodman, Coach B. Lemski. Missing: R. VanderMeuse, J. Berg. LEFTTO RIGHT, FRONT: J. Blackwell, E. Doyle. ROW 2: C. Bjorlin, F. Arinig, D. Pitterie, Bona, B. Tushin, S. Ngwa, N. Kado, A. Khan-Captain. ROW 3: D. Thompson, E. Palmer, M. Foncha, D. Dedier, K. Yoigt, D. Kules, K. Taylor. Missing- S Zdrazil. I LEFT TO RIGHT; FRONT: R. Hieiala, D. Hanson, J. Huska, V. Traynor. ROW 2: B. Baryenbruch, M. Guberud, S. Scarselh, D. Weyers, C. Sanders, Coach Bob Smith. LEFT TO RIGHT; FRONT: R. Kremer, S. Johnson, M. Burr, j. Bremser. ROW 2: Coach Brenner, K. LaPlante, B. Becker, E. Keyes, Assistant Coach Defilippis. LEFT TO RIGHT: FRONT: B. Becker, E. Kuffel, J. Swanson, R. Murkowski, A. Stewart. ROW 2: Coach Brenner, V. Rozak, D. Drake, J. Rothaupt, L. Ulschmid, J. Baltus, K. Holtslander, H. Kuenz. LEFT TO RIGHT; FRONT: I. Letourneau, N. Mueller, S. Tennessen, K. Keating, K. VanWyk, S. Walker, J. Mass, K. Chatfreld. ROW 2: E. Kaustinen, L. Brink, C. Fritsche, D. Roy, D. Luke, J. Anderson, C. Rank, K. Welcenbach, Coach R. McKinley. 143 LEFT TO RIGHT, FRONT: M. Kruss, R. Vail, P. Bauman, J. Clettenberg, E. Dayle, K. Frisbie, D. Bergen. ROW 2: Coach B. Smith, D. Nelson, G. Fober, D. La Vtolette, R. Marks, C. Christopherson, R. Nyqulst, R. Morrison, K. Slartel. ROW 3: H. Papke, G. Engst, J. Brook, D. Ludeman, M. Webber, S. Wondra, G. Sjurset. LEFT TO RIGHT, FRONT: C. Lehman, B. Kumm, Coach Brusky, L. Puis, J. Manor. ROW 2: J. Klonowski, R. Thomas, E. Chase, P. Lang, J. Latham, L. Malloy, D. O ' Keefe. ROW 3: Asst. Coach L. Gasek, F. Buckles, M. Hunter, B. Martell, D. Fulwiler, J. Murphy, S. RudeslII, B. Fitzgerald, Mgr. E. Lakner, Asst. Coach J. McCarty. Wrestli -M4 LEFT TO RIGHT; FRONT: Coach Mintz, T. Diener, B. Mueller, R. Fox, T. Tucker, H. Pearson, S. Zmyewski, B. Kennedy, J. Trammell, L. Madsen, J. Cleveland, M. Barnes, B. Wallace, Coach Petrle. IIFTTO RIGHT; FRONT: B. Way, M. Campbell, D. Preston, C. Sohmers, J. Rauth, B. Rother. BACK: Coach J. Zuerlein, L Evensen, G. Couture, L. Kuhl, M. Livieri, P. Waiter, K. Olson, Captain M. Collins. LEFT TO RIGHT; FRONT: W. Mueller, J. Whitmore, M. Hays, P. Sullivan, J. Conley, B. Welcenbach, T. Case, J. Ekern, D. Spangenberg, S. Krumrie, C. Hopkins, N. Hirsch. Missing: L. Messerschmidt, Coach Carter. LEFT TO RIGHT; FRONT: J. Erickson, P. Robinson, T. Larson, M. Meier, L. Brewer, T. Pigozzi, J. Cuzzo. ROW 2: Coach T. Slupe, R. Beckfeld, E. Schmit, T. Hart, K. Bjorlin, D. Revsbeck, D. Berner, B. Tierney, Coach T. Watkins, Coach M. Menard. ROW 3: G. Mountain, C. Moore, G. Fecho, R. Beckfeld, M. Bezek. LEFT TO RIGHT; FRONT: Coach Zellmer, W. Peterson, S. Kerska, J. Huley, J. Berg, S. Rivali. ROW 2: Coach Kamish, S. Vinge, J. Braatz, K. Ash, B. Drumm, B. Glaser, R. Schutz, C. Harriman. ROW 3: D. Cade, B. Williis, T. Karban, T. Buchda, J. Greuel, J. Bullis. Missing: P. Knox. 146 SENIORS Georgia Affell Nancy Adams Cynthia Aga Julie Anson David Apitz Faisal A wan Douglas Barben Dennis Barden Sally Barina Sikandar Bashir Shirley Bauman Suzanne Becher Norman Bednarek Sonnie Beer Alan L. Behrendt Chris Bielski Peggy Blaha Mike Bodolt Kathy Bohnsack Tracey Baldrini Amy A. Bonus Carol Bosmeny Fred Bossette Laurie Brecke Gayle Bressler Carolyn Brigman Donna Bronztick Barb Brose Brian A. Brown Gail Brown Susan Bruce William Brunner; Jeff Busch Kay Bussewitz Craig Buszmann Linda S. Campbell Pamela A. Campbell David M. Carlson Mark Carlson Diane Carriveau Rob Chasco John Suh Che Beverly J. Chelini John E. Choukalos Gail Colianni David M. Collins Cindy Comer Jeanne Cook 1! Kiwi Debby Debonis Jane Dejung Lois M. Delwiche Lucille Denning Larry Dereu Mary Dirkzwage Connie Dorschner Kathryn Drometer Joanne Duffy Carmen Duge Deborah Dunlap Lynn Dussault Faith Ellen Duxbury Allen Eastman Tim Egger Becky Ehlert Jess Eichhorn David Enselmen Carta Erickson Cindy Erickson Richard Falk Julie Falkowski David A. Farris William H. Fasbender Jr. Margie Feller Jeff Feyen Bonnie Flahaven Michael Eons Shannon Forrest Randy Frick Gail A. Fuhrman Gretchen Furstenau Kathy Gasteyer Paul Gaston Frank Geracie; Beck Gmeiner George Goodhue LeAnne; Green j Leonard Greving Ken Grimmer Terri Grotkin Paul Grow Terez Gyarnnati David Haag Thomas Hable Susan K. Hall Karen Hanson Bryan Harber Mary Harmon Greg L. Harmsen Gail M. Harris Linda Hedlund Dan Hegyi Anton W. Heil Dave Hintzman Dennis Hirson Leanne Hoey MM Ann 3ppe san Hotmar Blaine Haefner Bruce Hubanks Lee Ann Hubanks Larry Huber Diane Hughes Nancy Humor Cheryl Iverson Edmund lakober Dave Johnson David T. Johnson Debbie Johnson Ian Johnson Loretta Johnson Tarun K a poor Brigid Kelly Cheryl Kersting Adris H. Khan Richard Kleisner Anita Knutson Steve Kostka Cheryl Kozicki Veronica M. Kozlowski Bruce Krueger Mary Kuiper Kathleen Labarge Larry Langfield Diane Larsen Keith Larson Kevin Larson Mark Lawrence Tony LeDuca Cynthia Lewis Pat Loughrin Barb Lubahn Gary Luecke Maryann J. Lundin William F. Lunding Alice Machmueller Larry Madsen Dick Mainz Gail H. Malott Mary Ann Marion RbChard Marks Kristine Martin Candace Matson Deb Mauthe )an McCann Moira McCormack Thomas Mcintosh Barb McKibbon Kathleen S. Mertz Cheryl Meyer Emily Miller Janet Miller Oscar Miller Randy Monnette Anthony E. Moon Frank Morse Colleen Natalie Diane E. Neitzel Sharon Nelson Carrie Nelson Nancy Nelson Cate Nicklas Susan Nielsen Rosolie Norwak Carol Nowack Joan C. Nuss Jim Odd n ess Mark Oehike Marcia Ohiert Denise Olson David P. Olson Debra Peck Gwenn Pecor Diane Pehrson Linda Peteie Lisa Phillips Gary L. Pilcher Qasim: Piperdii i Johnj Plansky! 1 Richard] Powell i Diane Prase hak Betty Price Les Radcliff Becky Rehr Dennis Retzlaff Debbie Robole Jon C. Rosinsky Linda Rossberg Joy Rothfusz Barbara Saari Debbie Sand Charles Saunders Diane Schaefer Holly Schaefer Roschelle Schaetten Karen G. Scharl Jane L. Scherger Cathy Schmidt Bonnie School Jeff . Schrader William J. Schuh Peter Silander Steve D. Slamar Susan M. Slamar Carmen Smith Jean Smith Georgia Solos Bridglal Sookdeo Suzanne Southworth Mike Sparger Rachel Splett Althea Stensrud Mary Strehid Linda Stoeklin Jerry Strieker Janet Taxdahl Ervin Thomas Jeff Thomas Patricia A. Topp Peggy Traeder Dan Trumbo Charlotte Tuuri Ron Tuuri Thaina Unsin Sheila Urban Deborah Valchar Nola VanDyke Marcia Vincent Mary Wachuta . Tom Wagner Pat Waletzko John A. Warren Mark T. ' Watanabe Mark Weber Barbara A. Welch Lynette Werner Colleen Wiehr Randall Will Beth Williams Lori Willits Frank Winkler Larry Winsand Paul R. Wisner Julianne Wonn Dale Wurdeman Sandra Wurdeman Steve Young Paul Zelinger Cordon T. Zimmerman Steve Zmyewski Therese Zumwalde Sue Becker Susan Baier Debra J. Bucholtz Cynthia S. Ladwig 4 THE REST 166 LEFT TO RIGHT: FRONT: J. Reitsma, M. Tonkovich, P. Bentz, R. Will, B. Brown, M. Raspente, P. Teberg. SECOND ROW: M. Holzem, M. Hoy, J. Anderson, M. Jensen, K. Polzin, J. Kervin, N. Blake, B. Timm, J. Wrsner (advisor), B. Oerum, D. Brown. BACK ROW: J. Rosinsky, R. Will, L. Letourneau, M. Querhammer, B. Drapcho, L. Miller, B. Mayes, J. Grosskopf, S. Young, D. Schwartz. Missing; R. Kramer, J. Overbeck, K. Wolfe, P. Robinson, D. Mann, and B. Kelley. 170 LEFT TO RIGHT; FRONT: C. Finch, D. Hoffman, D. LaRock, V. Evison, P. Cowhey. SECOND ROW: J. Kmecik, S. Stewart, S. Cabot, M. Weber, P. Bisek, Dean Wood. THIRD ROW: G. Cameron, B. Hittner, D. Costa, L. Rockwood, B. Harrington, J. Anderson, D. Conn, N. Nelson, D. Nelson. FOURTH ROW: R. Goldstein, K. Lundquist, S. Czepulonis, J. Harmsen. FIFTH ROW: J. Buchanen, S. Benzschawel, M. Oheike, P. Burns, K. Weilde. Missing: P. Robinson. 172 1 LEFTTO RfCHT; FRONT: C. Rush, D. Szymuskiewicz, A. Matthews, N. Nervig, R. Friedman, ). Lopen, C. Matson. SECOND ROW: B. Allendoerfer, P. Empie, B. Rosandick, D. Grabski, J. Rouse, R. Jensen, G. Adams, L. Roeming. BACK ROW: J. Winistorfer, B. Reid, D. Hoffman, J. Pederson, B. Heikkinen, S. Zuehike, R. Zeumer, J. Biroas. 1 WELCOME TO MY NIGHTMARE LEFT TO RIGHT; FRONT: M. Solem, K. Loos, C. Pavlik. BACK: M. Heeler, D. Penk, J. Erbe, S. Garry. Frustration. That was the key word in producing the 1977 Tower. No time, no money, no staff — all combined to give the few of us that did work enough headaches to last a lifetime. Our crackerbox office (sometimes called the coffin ) only added to our dilemma (nobody needs claustrophobia on top of acute nervous tension). Our contract was drawn up early in January, which gave us a month and a half to layout enough pages, find and crop enough pictures, write enough copy, and identify enough photos to fill 176 pages that would adequately represent Stout. We feel we have done that. We are proud of the book. It took a lot of time, a lot of tears, and a couple of near-breakdowns, but we did it. Deb works with our new-fangled equipment. Stacy Carry — my late, but great photography editor. Kim, Chuck, and Brian — for the initial help. Ron — for vacationing on D-day. Cod — for ultimately pulling us through. All of the athletes, newspaper people, and various assorted folks — for all of the help you volunteered. Love and kisses- Julie Stacy checks over some new prints. 17