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NORTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY

COMING to TERMS

ECHO 1996

TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY

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Pickler Library 
Archives 
Truman State University

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Mini-Mag 8
Academics 20
Student Life 48
Peoplle 76
Sports 128
Organizations 174
Greeks 244
Index 302
 
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COMING To TERMS

Gov. Mel Carnahan signs the bill June 15, 1995 in Jefferson City changing the name of Northeast 
Missouri State University to Truman State University. The name change became effective July 1, 
1996, causing students to become overly familiar with the phrase "Northeast Missouri State 
University soon to be Truman State University." (photo by Jay Baker)

1996 Echo
Volume 95
Northeast Missouri State University 
Enrollment: 6,200
Echo Yearbook 
Student Union Building Media Center 
Northeast Missouri State University 
Kirksville, MO 63501 
(816)785-4450
Copyright 1996 
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A student shows her appreciation for comedy at The Real Def Comedy Jam held April 26. The 
show, which featured comedians from HBO's Showtime at the Apollo and BET Comic View, was 
sponsored by Kappa Alpha Psi social fraternity as part of its Kappa weekend (photo by Laura 
Hoechst)

Students gather to take in the sun and listen to the bands during Dog Days held April 12 and 13. 
The bandfest featured the Quintessential Pine Tree Brothers, Corduroy Jane and Reggae at Will 
(photo by Antony George)

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Here we were, at college, bumping into changes everywhere we turned. We had to ask 
ourselves how we would cope with all the changes in ourselves and our world.  It was through 
the coping that we were COMING TO TERMS with who we were and who we would become.

After all, the world wasn't ours any more. We had to come to terms with ourselves as citizens of 
a global community. From Croatia to Kirksville, we tried to understand the events taking place 
around us. To the world, we spoke our concerns about war-torn countries and the safety of 
hurricane victims. We tried to find a way to help, but we had to accept that we did not have the 
means to travel that far.

Instead, we became determined to help locally. To the Kirksville community, we assisted with 
the opening of Boomerang Kids and the beginning of the Adopt-a-Street program.

A daring student attempts to reach the the furthest of the air-filled passage, but the bungee 
cord proves stronger at the bungee run in front of Baldwin Hall during Dog Days. The bungee 
run was one new feature the Student Activities Board added to the annual spring weekend 
festival, which usually included the bandfest and organization booths (photo by Antony George)

COMING TO TERMS

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Meanwhile, the University would hang on the fulcrum between the terms Northeast Missouri 
State University and Truman State University, attempting final recognition as the state's liberal 
arts and sciences university. To lead the way, Jack Magruder was inaugurated as the University's 
13th President. We were COMING TO TERMS with a name change and new leadership.

We decided how to respond. As students, we searched for an area of knowledge in which we 
excelled while embracing a liberal arts curriculum. We studied the terms of text books like 
"Strategic Management" to pass a class or presented a paper at the Undergraduate Research 
Symposium for the first time. We started looking and searching for information that would put 
us over the edge. To the edge. We looked over it discovering more changes were taking place 
within ourselves.

We explored the other side of our personalities. To become the leader, we would have to run 
for student Senate representative and risk failure. To make the

Two students take time out of their busy schedules to enjoy the spring weather and share in 
conversation at the fountain outside the Student Union Building. The fountain served as a 
gathering point between classes for many students when weather was nice and organizations 
sponsored music on the mall (photo by Antony George)

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Freshman have fun getting to know each other while acting out their roles at the Singled Out 
event held during Freshman Week. The event was modeled after MTV's 1990's version of the 
Dating Game, in which a man or woman chooses a date from a large group by getting rid of 
those with unwanted traits and making those left compete by performing various stunts.

Sophomore Carin Hunt, a member of Alpha Gamma Delta social sorority, and senior Christopher 
Ziegemeier, a member of Pi Kappa Phi social fraternity, take the crowd back to a dance set in the 
1980s at the Homecoming skit competition. The theme for Homecoming, held Oct. 20 and 21, 
was The Wonder Years, (photos by Laura Hoechst)

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Students enjoy a stage-front view of MU 330 at the concert sponsored by the Student Activities 
Board Sept. 27 in Pershing Arena. The fall concert included MU330, a ska band from St. Louis, 
and the Femmes, a college favorie since 1981. (photo by Laura Hoechst)

Students take a break from dancing and try to talk above the music at Toons, a desirable 
location for many students to congregate due to its dance floor. The bars in town served as 
entertainment, stress relief and as places to meet new people for many college students (photo 
by Kerry Nekola)

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would have to run for Student Senate representative and risk failure. To make the team, we 
would have to try out, putting ourselves on the line of scrutiny. Swimming to the finish line first 
at the Mideast Classic might earn us top honors only if we pushed ourselves every day in 
practice. We were changing our habits as the terms of our lives were described by Greek letters.  
To join a fraternity or sorority would force us to examine our code of behavior. We could choose 
to rush Beta Theta Pi hoping the Greek community would echo the Interfraternity Council's 
acceptance. We joined other organizations that would challenge us to give more of ourselves 
than we had before. As members of the Wesley house, we prepared to share our faith as part of 
a traveling drama team. U -102 radio waited for approval of a transmitter. Northeast might hit 
the airwaves. We didn't know.

So we were learning to deal with uncertainty. We explored, discovering a new world and 
deciding where we fit within that world. As college presented us with changes, we were 
accepting and adapting to those changes, COMING TO TERMS with ourselves and our world.

Karin Nicholls, head coach of the women's basketball team, and assistant coach Carol Russell 
study and discuss the team's performance. Having been an assitant coach in charge of recruiting 
for three years at the University of Nebraska and a graduate assistant basketball coach for two 
years at the University of Illinois, this was Nicholls first year at this University and as a head 
coach of a basketball team, (photo submitted)

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President Bill Clinton prepared for a new political battle: the 1996 presidential election. Early in 
the election process, the 49-year-old Democratic president faced nearly a dozen Republicans 
looking to be the nominee to run against the president who had not even announced he was a 
candidate (photo by RM Photo Service)

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MINI-MAG

The world wasn't ours anymore. We were COMING TO TERMS with the fact that we existed as 
one part of a larger community.

Israeli leader Yitzhak Rabin was assassinated, leaving the terms of peace between Israelis and 
Palestinians hanging in the balance. To Bosnia, we sent 20,000 American soldiers to stop 
warfare and bloodshed. We were pleading for a cease fire and became overjoyed when peace 
was found in the terms of the Dayton Peace Accord. Storms came, and we wanted to aid victims 
of Hurricane Opal, but we could only pray.

We awaited the terms of the Timothy McVeigh trial wanting revenge. The O.J. Simpson trial 
came down to two terms -- not guilty.

We stayed tuned to the latest music accepting the new alternative artists including Hootie and 
the Blowfish and Alanis Morrissette. We turned on our televisions to watch "Braveheart" steal 
Best Picture and Nicholas Cage receive best actor for "Leaving Las Vegas" at the Academy 
Awards. The roles of our favorite television characters would cease with the deaths of Elizabeth 
Montgomery from "Bewitched" and Eva Gabor from "Green Acres." No where was the grass 
greener than on the Orioles home field when Cai Ripken played in his 3,000th consecutive game. 
The games at the poles began as the primaries started the campaign track to the White House.

We decided who would earn our vote and who we would elect to guide us. In terms of our 
lifetime, we were coming to the realization that it was our world and we could take part in it.

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Ladies With Attitude

Ginger Rogers, famed for her dancing ability and stage presence died in 1995 leaving her movies 
as a testament to her legend. Rogers career began when she was a teenager in the 1920s in St. 
Louis.

To us they were legends; to them it was nothing more than a job. A job that stole our hearts, 
brought tears to our eyes and laughter into our homes. For Ginger Rogers, Eva Gabor, Elizabeth 
Montgomery and Audrey Meadows there was no more love, tears or laughter to give as the final 
curtain came down on them this past year.

These ladies dedicated their lives to the happiness of others. Their experiences became our 
experiences as their lives seemed to be played out on stage, screen and television.

The world has not been the same since the grace of Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire took our 
breath away. Ginger Rogers danced, acted, sang and made us laugh from the time she was a 
teenager. Rogers' career started in the late 1920's in St. Louis. Rogers spent time on Broadway, 
the dance floor and the big screen. She performed in such musicals as "Hello Dolly!" and 
"Marne." Perhaps her most memorable roles were in the movies "Top Hat," "The Gay Divorcee" 
and "Can We Dance" with Astaire. Rogers made magic that could not be explained, only felt.

"Ginger Rogers was my hero," freshman Julie Berron said. "I always idolized her dancing ability. 
She literally danced on air."

From walking on air to giving off an air of pressence, Eva Gabor knew how to make herself 
known. Take one rich woman from Park Avenue, add a pig and a town called Hooterville, and 
you get the character Lisa Douglas on the television show "Green Acres" which Gabor played for 
7 years. Gabor starred in several movies during the 1940s and 1950s, but she will always be 
remembered for making "Green Acres" the place to be.

The place to be for actress Elizabeth Montgomery was in the middle of the adventure on 
"Bewitched." From 1964-1972, Montgomery played the witch, Samantha, who longed to live like 
a mortal but could not help using her supernatural powers.

"I always wanted to be Samantha because then I could make things go my own way," freshman 
Julie Wehmeyer said.

Montgomery also appeared in several plays and TV movies which won her 10 Emmy 
nominations, but she will always be remembered for the witch with the twitching nose.

Audrey Meadows never twitched her nose as a witch, but she did know how to make others 
tremble with laughter with her no-nonsense humor.

"To the moon, Alice," Ralph Kramden, played by Jackie Gleason, would say in every 
"Honeymooners" episode. Alice would always have a snappy comeback for it; that was just the 
personality of Audrey Meadows, who played Alice Kramden for six years. In 1955, she received 
an Emmy for the part. Her career also included several years on Broadway and opera work that 
included a debut at Carnegie Hall. The unflappable Meadows will always reign as one of the first 
ladies of television.

Acting for these ladies was not about money or the right image. It was about laughter, hard 
work and doing what they loved. Rogers, Gabor, Montgomery and Meadows had style, courage 
and attitude that made our lives a little bit better; they will be missed, but their legends will live 
on because in the words of Ralph Kramden, "Baby, you're the greatest."

By Jennifer Baumann

In terms of character

"I loved the character of Alice because she was strong and she was tender. She was everything 
that I think is fine in a women. Why did she stay with Ralph? Because she understood him and 
he obviously was thin when she married him."
Audrey Meadows

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Fast Track To Money
Sports Comm Inc. O.J. phone cards expected to bring in between $5 million and $10 million
The New Otani Hotel near the courthouse brought in an additional $5,340 a day
Three paperback books about O.J. brought in an estimiated $10 million
Tabloids claimed sales derived from the case totaled $4 million

A Media Circus

O.J. Simpson trial sparks debate over media in the courtroom

"The Trial of the Century" began in June of 1994 with the infamous low-speed chase down the 
Los Angeles' freeways. In most trials, an event such as this would have been televised locally; 
however, the media chose a different route--national broadcasting.

The O.J. Simpson case and the media's involvement was on the minds of many. The first slip 
began when a leak in evidence found its way to the press causing both the defense and the 
prosecution to ask for secrecy in the trial.

"There is an outcry by both sides that we cannot receive a fair trial because of the intensity of 
media coverage," Deputy District Attorney Marcia Clark said.

Even before the jury was selected, the Simpson case dominated the news, radio, talk shows and 
"pre-empted soap operas." Judge Lance Ito ruled against electronic media throughout the jury 
selection. Only one reporter was allowed to sit in, in an attempt to protect the potential jurors. 
Ito later announced that he was undecided whether cameras would be allowed in court for the 
trial. He also asked broadcasters to delay interviews with prospective authors until the jury was 
selected.

"If ever there was a jury in the history of the world that needed protection from publicity, this 
jury is the one," prosecuters said.

Cameras were eventually allowed into the courtroom, but they were debated ever since.

According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, "When a camera is present, many people naturally play 
up to it far more outrageously than they would play to a more limited live audience."

Some people believed that segments broadcasted were edited and placed out of context for a 
dramatic effect rather than an informative one.

"I do think that cameras can affect conduct, and the courts are obliged to be careful," Eric Ober, 
president of CBS News said. "And I don't disagree that had there not been cameras, the Simpson 
trial would have gone differently and been a lot shorter."

The end of the O.J. Simpson trial saw an increase in some areas of the media while decreases in 
others. The debate on cameras in the courtroom was stronger than ever. News coverage, soap 
operas and late night television returned to normal.

"I can watch my soap operas in peace," junior Sarah Williams said.

"The Trial of the Century" was long, popular, profitable and, in some cases, expensive, all as a 
result of the media. In cases still to come, the O.J. Simpson trial will be looked back on as one of 
the strongest debates over media coverage and how it affected the verdict.

Information provided by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

By Laura Hoffman

Ruling for the media
Judge Lance Ito presides over the O.J. Simpson trial. Ito ruled against electronic media during 
the jury selection. He also asked broadcasters to wait to interview prospective authors until the 
jury was selected. At first, Ito opposed the use of cameras during the proceedings. However, 
before the trial was over, cameras were allowed in the courtroom (photo by RM Photo Service 
Inc.)

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Death of a Savior

Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, a war hero turned political leader, pursued peace with the 
Palestinians. He was assasinated Nov. 4, 1995. He was 74 when shot after a political rally (photo 
from RM Photo Service)

"Rabin is dead!

These words shouted by Eitan Haber, Yitzhak Rabin's chief of staff, were in essence the death of 
a dream held by many Israelis. With these words, Israelis not only mourned the death of their 
beloved leader, but also the subsequent end of this man's goal of ending the constant fighting 
that had taken many lives.

For years, Rabin had been attempting to find a way for Israelis and Palestinians to live in peace. 
The fighting began when the United Nations decided to give back the Holy Land to the Jewish 
people after the way they had been treated in Germany during the Holocaust. Believing this to 
be a fair and equitable idea, the United Nations thought they were giving the Jewish people a 
safe haven in the place their ancestors had lived for centuries.

The Palestinians were outraged that part of their land was being given away. Therefore, the 
fighting began.

"War and political controversy seem to be a way of life to them," said Brooke Harvey, a 
sophomore political science major.

In September 1995, the leader of the Palestinian Liberation Organization, Yassir Arafat, and the 
prime minister of Israel, Rabin, were seen by people all over the world shaking hands over an
agreement reached after months of peace talks.

"I remember thinking that the future was looking more optimistic for them," freshman Amy 
Wieseler said.

According to the agreement, Rabin agreed to remove troops from the West Bank, a disputed 
territory. Thereby, he handed it over to the Palestinians which increased the communication 
between them.

Then, in November, while Israel was still delighting in the new feelings of peace, Rabin held a 
peace rally in King's Square. Never one for outward displays of emotion, Rabin surprised the 
over 100,000 people by leading them in a song, "Shir Ha-Shalom" meaning "Song of Peace." The 
emotions ran high as Rabin folded the paper holding the words to the song and placed it gently 
into his breast pocket. His security detail led him by the stage.

Then, three shots rang out. The security men rushed to cover Rabin, but they were too late. 
Rabin was rushed to the hospital. He had been fatally wounded from a bullet which severed his 
spinal cord.

At 11:15 p.m. the shout was heard,"Rabin is dead!" The people gathered outside the hospital for 
a candlelight vigil and wept for themselves and their country.

The next blow came with the announcement that 25-year-old Yigal Amir was arrested for the 
assassination. When he was arrested all he said was, "I acted alone on God's orders, and I have 
no regrets."

The nation was shocked that Rabin had been shot by a fellow Israeli. Amir felt betrayed by 
Rabin's agreement at the peace talks. Many thought it ironic that Rabin was shot by the very 
type of person who he had been trying to protect from future violence.

Rabin's life was summed up by the moving words said by his 17-year-old granddaughter Noa 
Ben-Atzi at his funeral.

"Grandfather, you were the pillar of fire in front of the camp, and now we are just a camp left 
alone in the dark; and we are so cold and sad."

By Michele Allen

In terms of a lifetime
Yitzhak Rabin 
1967-Chief of Staff of Israeli defense forces
1968-1973- Ambassasor to the United States
1974-Elected Prime Minister
1984-1988-Defense Minister during Palestinian uprisings
1993- Signed self rule agreement with PLO
1994- Won Nobel Peace Prize with Yassir Arafat

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Moving To Peace
1980s Yugoslav Republic fell to communism
1991 Ethnic fighting began when Croatia succeeded
1992 Clinton campaigned on Bosnian involvement
1995 Nato air strikes against Serbs, cease fire and Dayton Peace Accord

War and Peace

Resolution surfaces despite ethnic tensions in Bosnia-Herzegovina

As the Dayton Peace Accord was signed in Paris, the swipe of the pen brought to a close the 
horrors that ravaged the Balkans for more than five years.

This war-torn region had seen more than 250,000 people perish in the political unrest between 
three cultures - the Bosnian Muslims, the Croats and the Serbians. They were thrust into a new 
concept - peace.

The peace agreement, put together in Dayton, Ohio by the leaders of the three warring factions 
in Bosnia, established the boundaries for Bosnia-Herzegovina. This war-torn province was 
originally part of the Yugoslav republic which fell in the late 1980s.

After a few years of attempting to remain a unified nation, the republic split, leaving Bosnia-
Herzegovina in the middle.

This ethnically diverse region was comprised of the three major cultural factions in the Balkans 
and each wanted its share of the land.

In 1991, war broke out as Serbia tried to take its share of the pie. Soon after, Croatia joined in 
leaving the Bosnian Muslims alone in the middle to fend for themselves.

After years of fighting and a failed peace-keeping mission by the United Nations, the North 
Atlantic Treaty Organization facilitated a peace agreement. The peace effort began to take hold 
when Nato used air strikes against the Bosnian Serbs to end the war.

After months of political debate, the Dayton Peace Conference was held at the invitation of 
President Clinton. The peace agreement included provisions for U.S. troop deployment, a 
unified Bosnia-Herzegovina under a U.S. approved constitution and the guidelines for the 
prosecution of war criminals. Though unpopular with the American public, President Clinton 
commited 20,000 troops to the peace effort to ensure that the killing would stop.

Student opinion on campus showed support for the peace plan.

"Sending troops to Bosnia is good because it is time for the senseless killing to stop," junior Kelli 
Waters said.

The peace accord was signed Dec. 14, 1995 in Paris, France. The implementation of the 
agreement began immediately with U.S. troops placed on full alert by President Clinton.

Whether or not the agreement would hold remained an unanswered question.

Susan Hamilton, a periodicals staff member at Pickler Memorial Library, said, "I don't think it will 
hold. War has been in that region for hundreds of years and they still do not know what peace 
means."

Time would only tell if the hopes and prayers of the Bosnian civilians would be answered.

By Patrick Layden

Scouting for Peace
United Nations forces assist in keeping the cease fire. Clinton supported the cease fire by 
sending 20,000 American troops. The civil war in the former Yugoslavia left 3 million people 
without homes and killed more than 250,00 people. Although the Dayton Peace Accord was 
signed Dec. 14, 1995, there remained a deep reservoir of bitterness through-out the former 
Yugoslavia. (Photo from RM Photo Service)

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Window of Opportunity

Bill Gates ponders the success of the long awaited upgrade to his Windows computer software 
program, Windows 95. Gates, the 39-year-old chairman of Microsoft Corp., was also crowned as 
the richest man in the United States with a net worth of about $14.8 billion (photo by RM Photo 
Service)

The end of 1995 gave new meaning to the term window shopping.

Computers were becoming a hot thing to advertise and you just couldn't go anywhere without 
seeing a curious looking window floating in the air. The window resembled a four-colored flag 
blowing in the wind and appeared everywhere, from boxes of computer software to the cover 
of Newsweek.

The window was an operating system called Windows '95. The program was the brainchild and 
biggest investment of all time for software giant Microsoft.

Windows '95 was advertised as the product that would solve small business problems, make 
technology easier and let people communicate with far away relatives by the click of a mouse.

There was initial difficulty releasing the software. It was originally supposed to be shipped in 
April, instead, it arrived in stores during August. After resolving the time dilemma, Microsoft 
shipped over one million copies to stores as far away as China and as close to home as the 
campus bookstore.

Microsoft advertised the new operating system to their target audience, the average computer 
user with a system in his or her home. The development of Windows '95 showed the target 
audience was quickly becoming the middle class in a technologically enlightened society.

Windows '95 was the replacement for Microsoft's previous and self-proclaimed tedious 
operating system, Windows 3.1. Many users waited years for the new product, advertised as the 
time saving solution to the old ways of double clicking and pop-up menus.

While the new software didn't eliminate double clicking and pop-up menus or allow people to
use a computer by sheer power of mind, it made some tasks easier.

"I think the hype was kind of dumb, because it's not like it's the Super Bowl or anything," 
freshman Travis Nichols said. "I do like using Windows '95. It saves time if you know what you're 
doing."

The Windows '95 fever didn't catch on in Kirksville as fast as it did in the rest of the nation, 
though. Computer services debated changing over to the new system, but quickly decided that 
their current connection with IBM would be a problem. IBM produced Windows '95's rival 
operating system, OS/2, and the school used IBM products before the hype began.

Though junior Becca Pestine didn't make the switch on her computer, she admired the 
operating system for its conveniences.

"I like the fact that you can name a file anything in the world," Pestine said. "I mean, you can 
practically write your article in the file name."

Pestine referred to the previous limitation of Windows 3.1, that you could only use eight letters 
and numbers to name a file. The reason she didn't switch was a grave concern indeed.

"Some games were problematic," Pestine said.

Other students, such as sophomore Mike Watson, didn't find the new package to their liking.

"I myself don't like it," Watson said. "I know it makes some programs work slower. I have 3.1 
and that works fine for me."

And some cared less.

Sophomore Elizabeth Wilson said,"I don't have much use for computers or Windows because I 
use word processors to write my papers."

By Adam Potthast

In terms of computers
Network: A group of computers connected by hardware or telephone lines. 
Hypertext: A type of writing that used links in the text. Links, if selected, took the user to a 
different document. 
Protocol: The general name given to one of the many ways two computers could transfer data 
among themselves. 
FTP: The protocol that allowed computers to transfer files on the internet.

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Recording Artists Sing To Success
Top Five Album Sales of 1995:
1. "Cracked Rear View" Hootie and the Blowfish
2. "Dangerous Minds" Soundtrack
3. "Jagged Little Pill" Alanis Morissete
4. "One Hot Minute" Red Hot Chili Peppers
5. "Crazysexycool" TLC

Music Lives On

Blood, Sweat, Tears earn artists Grammys, public fame

Immortality-- everyone strived to be remembered. Many artists found a way to be remembered 
through the power of music.

After two albums with little success, Alanis Morisette found success with her third album, 
"Jagged Little Pill." It included songs such as "You Ought to Know" and "Isn't It Ironic." Her 
strength as a singer was reinforced when she won a Grammy Award for Best Female Artist.

Hootie and the Blowish also made its presence known with a name that band members never 
thought would be permanent, but it stuck along with their success. Their songs related to their 
audiences' sense of self, love and peace, rather than hatred or violence. Their top 10 album 
"Cracked Rear
View" produced the emotional song "Let Her Cry," a Grammy winner for Best Song of the Year.

Even though they were a recent success, some fans have always liked the band.

"Hootie was cool before anyone knew who Hootie was," freshman Amy Luzynski said.

For some artists, the light did not dim as they turned out magic for yet another time. Garth 
Brooks who, after burying his "Greatest Hits" glass master underneath his Hollywood star, 
released a new album, "Fresh Horses." Showing off his usual flare, Brooks plowed a Kansas field 
with the title of his album to catch the attention of plane passengers.

Life after death may not have been a reality, but for some musicians, it captured immortality.

The Beatles made a comeback with the release of "The Anthology" that gave them life after 
death with the added voice of the late John Lennon. "The Anthology" aired over Thanksgiving as 
a television special and was released as three separate albums over the course of 1995 and 
1996. The albums included new songs, never before recognized songs and memories from The 
Beatles.

"They will be around forever," freshman Sharmon McCarty said. "Twenty-six years after their 
break-up, they are still popular. They will go on and on forever."

Fame came too late for singer Selena as her work reached popularity after she was killed. Her 
music was popular in Mexico and in Texas and was reaching international fame, when the 
tragedy occurred. Selena's music lived on as did the statement her life made: that anything was 
possible, anything could be.

Immortality was what these artists were in search of, and for many, it was what they gained.

Freshman Gina Lauver said, "They will live forever in our memories and in our stereos."

The power of music was the tool that led many in the direction of immorality as they set out to 
prove that life was about more than actions or words, but about expressing feelings that could 
span a lifetime.

By Jennifer Baumann

Singing for Harmony
Hootie and the Blowfish's lead singer, Darius Rucker, belts out a tune from their record selling 
album, "Cracked Rear View." The South Carolina based band, which featured Mark Bryan, 
guitars; Dean Felber, bass; Jim Sonefeld, drums and Darius Rucker, vocals, won many awards at 
the Grammy presentations including the Grammy for best pop single (photo by RM Photo 
Service)

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Bomb, Trial Rock City

Timothy McVeigh is led to prison by guards and members of the FBI. McVeigh and Terry Nichols 
were charged with the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. The 
April 19, 1995 explosion killed 169 people, (photo by RM Photo Service)

On April 19,1995 the peaceful life of the Midwest was rocked by a terrifying act of senseless 
violence. A bomb crushed the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in downtown Oklahoma City 
destroying not only the building, but also the lives of countless victims and their families.

The world was held spellbound at the sight of rescue workers trying desperately to save the lives 
of those trapped in the building. They scoured the building for weeks trying to find everyone 
they could, while family and friends waited to find out if the one they loved was dead or alive. 
There were so many casualties that the city turned a car wash and a garage into makeshift 
morgues.

"It made me feel terrible," said Jim Bryan, a national guardsman who worked in a makeshift 
morgue during the clean up of the bombing.

When the dust finally cleared 169 people were dead-- including 19 children.

Everyone wondered what kind of monster could have bombed the building at a time when, not 
only were people beginning the workday, but when children were getting settled in at the 
daycare center in the Federal Building.

At one point President Clinton spoke to the children, "We are going to get through this," he said. 
"We're going to get through this."

Most disturbing was the suspect that the police brought forth on April 21, 1995 only two days 
after the deadly blast. At a time when people were suspecting a foreign terrorist group, the 
police presented them with Timothy McVeigh, an American through and through.

Nobody could believe that this honorably discharged sergeant of the American Armed Forces 
could commit so heinous a crime. This was a man who had grown up in the small town of 
Pendleton, N.Y. He had an IQ that was well above average, 125, and proceeded through life to 
become a Bradley fighting vehicle gunner during the 1991 Gulf War. He had even attempted to 
join the Special Forces (Green Berets).

When he left the service he changed.

During his service he had met Terry Nichols, who was named his accomplice. After getting out of 
the service Timothy went to live with Nichols brother, James, who owned a farm. Neighbors told 
stories of explosions they heard at the farm and how McVeigh was never seen without a 
weapon.

It was at this time that authorities believe McVeigh became involved in a Michigan militia's, ad-
hoc paramilitary group, preaching armed resistance to the federal government.

McVeigh had said that he also visited the Branch Davidian Compound during the siege in 1993. 
As McVeigh said, "It was very poorly handled."

The trial was the next big event. Everyone hoped to have the trial over by 1997, but with so 
many complications it was hard to say when it would begin.

With emotions high, Oklahoma wanted to see someone pay for the pain. McVeigh represented 
someone to pay back for a town torn by grief and sorrow.

The trial was only the first step in rebuilding a city rocked by tragedy.

Information obtained from Newsweek and Time.

By Michele Allen

In terms of shock
"You wait and wait-- when it comes down to it, you don't want to know," said Victor Eaves, 
uncle of Tyler Eaves, who was a victim of the bombing.
"It made me feel terrible," said Jim Bryan, a National Guardsman who worked in a make shift 
morgue during the clean up of the bombing.

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Raging Storms Lead To Damage
Hurricane Opal
Hit Florida Panhandle
killed 18 people
Cost $1.8 billion
Knocked out electricity to 357,000 people
Tropical Storm Sybil
Hit the Phillipines
Killed 80 people
Displaced 28,000 people in 32 provinces and 28 cities.

Wild Weather

Global Warming Takes Blame For Natural Disasters

In 1995, the world saw an unprecedented amount of natural disaster. Floods, droughts, record-
high temperatures and hurricanes made for one of the most active weather seasons on record, 
all of which were being blamed on global-warming.

In the United States, record high heat waves swept across the Midwest killing over 800 people. 
Also in the Midwest, 1,011 tornadoes were reported.

The Carribbean saw 19 named storms, tying the 1993 record.

California was extremely hard hit with March floods killing 15 people and causing over $15 
million in damages.

Around the world, the active weather season took its toll. Australia, Africa, Southern Europe
and South America saw unprecedented droughts. In Northern Europe, Asia and South Africa, 
floods ravaged the land causing several billion dollars in damages.

The snow storm that hit the East Coast was one of the most blantant examples of Mother 
Nature's increased hostility.

The storm dumped several feet of snow across the eastern seaboard paralyzing the airports and 
train systems.

The Postal Service shut down for the first time since its founding by Benjamin Franklin. Over 100 
deaths were attributed to the storm system.

The snow storms hit Kirksville hard also. The temperatures dropped to 40 below, and students 
bundled up to avoid getting frostbite walking to class. Even the short jaunt from Kirk Building to 
Ophelia Parish required full outer gear.

Students also worried about accidents from the ice on the roads.

"The biggest problem was the roads," freshman Debbie Gatzemeyer said. "Driving home was 
dangerous."

These events, no matter how unrelated they may seem, were all part of the same problem 
global warming.

Though winter storms and increased precipitation might not have fit into everyone's image 
about global warming, most environmental scientists disagreed.

James E. Hansen, director of NASA's Goddard Institute said in Newsweek, "As you get more 
global warming, you should see an increase in the extremes of the hydrologic cycle -- droughts 
and floods and heavy precipation."

As the average annual temperature of the world increased, more weather related natural 
disasters would likely make their way throughout the world.

There was no easy way to stop the source of the storms. Only the reduction of harmful 
greenhouse gases could aid in reducing the effects of global warming and end Mother Nature's 
reign of weather-related terror.

By Patrick Layden

Looking for Lost Possessions
Two survivors of Atlanta's hurricane season search amid the rubble for anything that might be 
left behind from the storm. 1995 produced the most named storms since the National Hurricane 
Center began assigning names in 1953. Storms were named in alphabetical order excluding the 
letters Q, U, X, Y and Z because of their scarcity. (photo by RM Photo Service)

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Justifying the Job

Protesters gather outside the Capitol to send Congress messages about standing up for 
affirmative action. In 1995-96, affirmative action plans began to deteriorate. The Supreme Court 
ruled on issues making it harder to justify giving minorities and women federal contracts (photo 
by RM Photo Service)

Affirmative action had been in place for more than four decades. But 1995-96 saw this issue 
once again pushed into the limelight as republicans and conservatives from across the nation 
voiced their outrage at the system.

Affirmative action was the government imposed system of quotas. Under this system, 
employers were required to hire a certain percentage of minorities and women in comparison 
to white males. For years this system allowed African Americans, Hispanics and other minority 
groups access to jobs that were not available to them 50 years ago.

Many white conservatives became fed up with the system. House Republicans, including Newt 
Gingrich, launched a national campaign in order to get affirmative action repealed. Many felt 
that the program hurt the ability for the majority of Americans (white males) to get a job when 
in competition with a minority. They also felt that people in this country should be hired based 
on merit only, and not on any government-set standard.

"Ideally, I think people should be hired based on their training and qualifications, instead of 
being hired due to their gender or race," junior Kelli Waters said.

In 1995, the state of California took a major step towards reaching the goal of the conservatives. 
The Board of Regents for the University of California system voted to repeal the affirmative 
action program in place in the admissions departments of the universities. This meant that racial 
preference would no longer be given, under any circumstance, towards admission to a 
university. This virtually ended years of racial integration that had been the keystone of the 
1960's civil rights movement.

The reaction by the students and the public was swift. Protests broke out over many of the 
University of California campuses. The NAACP and the ACLU immediately stated their disdain 
with the decision that the board, under the influence of Governor Pete Wilson, had made.

In March, affirmative action was dealt yet another blow on the university level. The fifth U.S. 
Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the University of Texas law school could no longer show racial 
preference in the area of admissions standards when deciding on the admission of minority 
students.

The case, Hopwood v. the State of Texas, concerned a white female who was rejected by the 
University of Texas law school. She filed suit claiming that she had been discriminated against.
The fifth circuit court agreed.

The University of Texas system reacted quickly by suspending all admissions. President Robert 
M. Berdahl related to "Time" magazine that he felt this decision by the court could lead to " the 
virtual resegregation of higher education." Universities around the country, including Northeast, 
watched for the outcome of the decision to decide for themselves what impact this decision 
would have on their schools.

The battle over affirmative action was just beginning in 1995 and would probably continue for 
years. Only the American public could decide what course the nation would take.

By Patrick Layden

In terms of affirmative action
"Ideally, I think people should be hired based on their training and qualifications, instead of 
being hired due to their gender or race." junior Kelli Waters

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Running To The White House
Front-running Republican Candidates
Robert Dole- Kansas senator 
Patrick Buchanan-television commentator 
Steve Forbes- publisher 
Phil Gram- Texas senator 
Lamar Alexander- former governor of Texas
Democratic Candidate
President Bill Clinton

Closing the Gap

Primaries lead to final candidate selections for president

The race was on for the nation's 43rd President.

"I have followed this current election much closer than in past elections," junior Kerry Gustafson 
said. "I find it interesting to see the big difference between moderate and extreme Republican 
candidates. I hope to make a well-educated decision when I go to the polls on election day."

The contest began with the Iowa caucus and the New Hampshire primary. In the Iowa caucus, 
Robert Dole won 26 percent of the vote. Patrick Buchanan trailed Dole slightly with 23 percent 
of the vote. Lamar Alexander and Steve Forbes also gave a good fight in the caucus. Dole was 
predicted to win by a larger margin in Iowa because it was close to his home state of Kansas.

"I was really surprised that Buchanan did so well in both the Iowa caucus and New Hampshire," 
sophomore Catherine Stanley said. "I expected Dole to win by a larger margin."

The New Hampshire primary was also a good indicator of a candidate's future success in an 
election. It was considered difficult to gain the party nomination after losing by a considerable 
margin in the New Hampshire primary. The media focused on New Hampshire as a crucial 
contest. Dole won the New Hampshire primary by only a narrow margin and was again trailed by 
Buchanan.

The next important primary elections took place on Super Tuesday, March 5. Many of the 
Southern states held primaries on this day, and it became a major hurdle for any candidate who 
wanted the nomination. Dole emerged the winner in all 12 states holding primaries.

"I was surprised that Dole was not the obvious front runner but politics, and the mood of voters 
is often unpredictable," Gustafson said.

By the end of March, the only Republican candidates remaining were Dole and Buchanan. The 
other candidates dropped out, after not winning the votes needed to capture the nomination.

March 19, Dole dominated primaries in the Northern states and seemed to have the nomination 
at his fingertips.

With the nomination nearly secured, Dole focused on the election against President Bill Clinton. 
Without a strong Democratic opponent, Clinton conserved his resoures for the race against a 
Republican opponent.

"I'm interested to see how both Clinton and Dole plan to distinguish themselves from the typical 
politician," freshman Brian Bauer said. "No candidate has my support. I'm still waiting for them 
to earn it."

And the nation waited also, waited for its turn to vote for the candidate to preside in the White 
House and over the nation.

By Kelly Johns

Campaigning for President
Sen. Bob Dole reads the teleprompter as he delivers a campaign speech during the 1996 
primaries. Dole ran for vice president in 1976 and for president in the primaries of 1980 and 
1988. If Dole would become the leading republican candidate and win the election, he would 
enter the White House at the age of 73. (photo by RM Photo Service)

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Senior Donna Baker accepts her diploma for a bachelor of science in nursing degree from 
President Jack Magruder. Northeast graduated 748 students at the spring ceremony in Stokes 
Stadium at which Judge William Hungate gave the commencement address (photo by Antony 
George)

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ACADEMICS

We stepped into our organic chemistry class and received the syllabus. As we read down the 
page, we were COMING TO TERMS with the fact that it would take more studying than we 
initially thought to make the grade.

Eventually, we endured three-hour labs with instruments we weren't sure how to use and 60-
page research papers due yesterday. We realized we had to visit the tutor to keep from failing.

We studied in far away places like Australia and Bulgaria, determined to make it on our own. At 
the University, we navigated the library's jumbled computer lab and the World Wide Web, 
coming to a realization that we faced the information age head on.

We also faced proposed changes in the core. The Undergraduate Council approved a bill 
requiring the core to include three writing-intensive courses, four credit hours of a life science 
and four hours of physical science. We worried about the changes, wondering if it would adjust 
the time it took us to get to graduation.

Yet, we evolved into students who wanted to learn. We buckled down and tested our 
knowledge with the GRE and the MCAT so we could negotiate the terms of graduate school and 
our future.

The terms on our diplomas could include Northeast Missouri State University or Truman State 
University, but we accepted the change in stride.

In terms of education, the grade, the major and the diploma gave us the courage to accept 
whatever would be coming our way.

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Newly appointed President Jack Magruder continues to fulfill his duties as a builder of bridges

Aug. 4 had always been a special day for Jack Magruder.

On this day in 1954, Magruder married Sue Brimer, a fellow student whom he met in the 
registration line while attending Northeast Missouri State Teachers College. Forty-one years 
later, on their anniversary, Sue Magruder watched as her husband was inaugurated as the 13th 
president, making him the last president of Northeast Missouri State University, and the first of 
Truman State University.

"It was very intense, emotional and gratifying," Mrs. Magruder said. "All in all, a very wonderful 
day."

The ceremony, under the theme of "Builder of Bridges," highlighted Magruder's accession to the 
office. Master of ceremonies, Walter Ryle IV, referred to the event as a "red-letter-day in the 
history of Northeast Missouri State University."

"This day marks a celebration for town and gown -- an opportunity to join together in a spirit of 
family sharing of this historical and auspicious moment in the life of our University community," 
Ryle said.

Magruder was the first Kirksville native to be installed as president -- a distinction that was 
honored by the community, as Kirksville mayor, Robert Funk, and city council members officially 
proclaimed Aug. 4, 1995, "President Jack Magruder Day."

"Today is the most meaningful time of my life," began Magruder in his inaugural address. "This 
institution and what it does for the people who come here to study and learn and to be able to 
have this opportunity that you have given me has to be the most meaningful time in my life."

Magruder began his relationship with the University in the summer of 1943, at the age of three, 
crawling around on the steps of Kirk Memorial. Since then, Magruder has served the University 
in a number of capacities including student, alumnus, professor of chemistry education, head of 
the division of science and vice president for academic affairs. In April 1994, Magruder was 
named acting president by the University's Board of Governors after the resignation of President 
Russell Warren.

"This University has played such a prominent role in my life," Magruder said. "Being president 
will allow me to pay back, in some small way, all that this University has done for me and my 
family."

He hoped that during his tenure as president, through collaboration with students, faculty, staff, 
alumni and friends of the institution, the University will elevate itself to new levels of 
educational achievement. Magruder viewed the presidency as a role to foster a supportive 
learning community to achieve the vision and potential of the University.

Before formally installing Magruder, Thomas Shrout, president of the Board of Governors, 
reiterated the board's confidence in the new president.

"The board's selection is based on the profound belief of the future of this University--the future 
and not the past," Shrout said. "Today the circumstances are different, the needs are different, 
the times are different. Jack Magruder is truly the type of leader Truman State University needs 
to realize its potential."

By Mathew George

President Jack Magruder greets Ruth Towne, professor emeritus of history and dean emeritus of 
graduate studies, at his installation ceremony Aug. 4. Magruder was the first Kirksville native 
installed as president of the University, (photo submitted)

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President Magruder addresses the 1994 graduating class.  Magruder felt that despite changes in 
the University's mission and name, the core values and ideas had changed relatively little. 
(photo submitted)

President Jack Magruder addresses the audience on Parents' Day.  Magruder was inaugrated as 
president on his 41st wedding anniversary. (photo by Aaron Manfull)

Remarkable Terms

Q. How do you perceive President Jack Magruder?

A. "I think he's doing a lot of positive things for the University."
Junior Tracey Dowey A. "He seems like he cares about the students and that he will continue to 
be a good leader."
senior Ed Dressier

A. "Dr. Magruder came to his position under difficult
circumstances and has proven to be a credible president."
junior Jennifer Hillman

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Global Terms
Where NMSU professors were in 1995-1996:
Janice Grow, professor of education South Korea
Mustafa Sawani, associate professor of economics United Arab Emirates
Shingmin Wang, associate professor of mathematics. China
Tom Capuano, associate professor of Spanish Puerto Rico
Scott Ellis, professor of biology Australia
Dean Van Galen, associate professor chemisty Norway

Mark Appold, professor of philosophy and religion, stands beside an ancient oil press in 
northern Israel. The press was a main source of income for the people of the village during the 
seventh century.

A group of professors and students excavate the Bethsaida site in northern Israel. The group 
started on the top of the plateau and worked in individual "loci" looking for ancient artifacts and 
the remains of public and private buildings of antiquity.

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Only the pillars remain of a seventh century reconstructed talmudic synagogue in the Middle 
East (photos submitted by Mark Appold)

Global Education
takes NMSU professors to foreign lands for additional experience and research

Professors mapped their educational experience by referring to the globe.

Three professors had traveled abroad, taking their students with them and bringing their 
experiences back into the classroom. No matter which route professors took, they learned 
something in the process.

As a student Mark Appold, now a professor of philosophy and religion, worked with students in 
a campus ministry program at the University of Cologne in Germany.

During the seven years he lived there, he traveled throughout Europe. While in Germany, he 
completed his doctorate at the University of Tubingen.

Appold's teaching has taken him to many different parts of the globe including India and the 
Middle East. He is responsible for implementing the annual Middle East study program. On this 
trip, the students work at the archaelogical site at Bethsaida in Galilee and earn six hours of 
credit.

"I visit sites with historical significance and sites that figure heavily into the area of study in 
which I'm engaged," Appold said. "Overseas you are exposed to contemporary movements and 
developments. It's more than just observing. This is a great opportunity to interact with people 
on the inside of issues."

Laura Tamikoshi, professor of anthropology, also enhanced her education by going abroad. She 
has gone annually to Papua New Guinea coming back with some great stories for her classes. 
Her travels brought her up close and personal with the natives and helped her discover who 
they are and why they do the things they do.

As far as future travel plans, she would like to see anything she can. She had already 
experienced Fiji, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, England, France and has been to Hawaii over 
17 times, since it is a major international airport hub.

Professor Vera Piper has also walked on foreign soil. Like Appold, she sponsored a trip every 
summer, except she and her students went to Costa Rica for eight weeks. While there, students 
helped native Indians in their living environments by providing supplies, helping with child care 
and getting to know the villagers.

"All of my travels affect my teaching. Every time I discover something new," Piper said. "The 
materials, photos and stories are all to benefit my students, and while I am traveling, I always 
have them in mind." She believed it was this kind of first-hand experience that made learning 
more interesting and tangible.

Piper encouraged students to take advantage of overseas traveling opportunities. She believed 
that every student should have the opportunity to travel for a summer or a semester.

"Students speak the language more than ever since they are totally immersed in the culture," 
Piper said. "It's a kind of learning that doesn't go on here during the school year."

Beyond the confines of cemented walls on campus, the world provided a broad learning 
environment.

By Susan Senger

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Tim Cason takes a glance at his reflection in Violette Hall. Cason, who graduated with a bachelor 
of arts degree in music and French in May 1995, began his college career 14 years earlier with 
an interest in nuclear engineering.

Professional Students
pursue broad range of interests through many years of college courses

Tim Cason sang with the San Antonio symphony. Lee Mackey was a World War II veteran. Both 
had valid NMSU student id's in 1995.

Their stories detailed two different lives.

Cason studied 14 years for his degrees. Mackey took 50 years off before finishing his. But their 
stories connected whenever they spoke the word "education" because dedication to that word 
made them extraordinary students.

Cason's dedication kept him in school even after he couldn't afford it. "I ended up working two 
jobs just to go to school full time," he said.

Cason's tenured career as a student began at the University of Missouri Rolla, where he enrolled 
after high school. He transferred to Northeast soon after to pursue nuclear engineering. As his 
interest in the field began to dwindle, he began taking courses in mathematics, science and 
computer science. Fourteen years later, in May 1995, he graduated with a bachelor of arts 
degree in music and French.

Cason's search for the right major was filled with trials. "My friends think I'm crazy and don't 
have much focus," Cason said. "I think my family just wants me to finish school with something I 
want to do (as my major)."

"I thought I was going to school to get a job," Cason said. "But God had a lot to do with changing 
my course." His course in September was to work internationally, teaching children to speak 
English.

Mackey took a road even less traveled than Cason's road. He waited over 50 years to come back 
for more. "I just wanted the success of having finished college," Mackey said.

Mackey started his college education at New York University in the 1940's. His educational 
pursuits were interrupted by the attack on Pearl Harbor. Three and a half years later he 
returned home to work. A native New Yorker and hard worker, Mackey worked 45 years before 
retiring. Though he'd lived in the Kirksville area since retiring, his words still left his lips with a 
New York accent. At NMSU he finished a bachelor of arts in history--quite different from the 
engineering degree he began at NYU.

Mackey took advantage of a federal law that allowed all citizens over 65 to take classes at public 
universities for free. Even though he graduated with a degree -- his later life goal--Mackey went 
on taking classes in whatever interested him: diplomatic history, anthropology and Native 
America. He worried about taking the classes at first.

"I thought they'd say 'Who's that dried up old guy?"' Mackey said. "But it wasn't like that at all. 
They really warmed up quickly. I was relieved it was nothing like that."

Mackey and Cason had the commodity that most college students hadn't had the chance to 
obtain, wisdom through experience. Through dedication to education, both had advice to pass 
on to students.

"Consider everything an educational experience, even disappointment," Mackey said.

"You can have a lot of potential, but without diligence and hard work, it doesn't mean anything," 
Cason said. "You'll fail."

And these weren't things they could teach in college.

by Adam Potthast

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Unlimited Terms
Tim Cason:
Coaches junior high tennis and basketball
Works at Kirksville Manor Nursing Home, where he uses music as therapy for the residents
Is studying for the GRE and plans to pursue a master's degree
Can speak Chinese, Spanish, Russian, Japanese and French
Favorite classes include: French civilization, physics and music theory
Is considering a job offer to teach English, French and Russian to students in Japan
Writes music that is used by the NEMO Singers and Concert Choir

Tim Cason empties out a trash can in Violette Hall. Cason worked two jobs so that he could have 
the opportunity to continue his education full time.

Lee Mackey takes some time to catch up on his studies. Mackey, a World War II veteran, took a 
50-year vacation from school before deciding to complete his degree in history, (photos by 
Laura Hoechst)

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The Rila Monastery in Bulgaria is a popular spot of interest for visitors. The monastery was built 
in the Rila mountains to protect it from invaders and still houses monks today.

Senior Kellie Andes and her Bulgarian friend, Silvinia, spend some time in Istanbul. They went to 
pick up Mary Giovannini, associate professor of business administration, and her class which 
were traveling throughout Europe at the time.

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a growing experience
NMSU students had the option to pursue their education overseas and take part in

Rain forests, sandy beaches and the splendors of Europe were becoming popular places for 
NMSU students to study.

The Center for International Education Abroad was making the study abroad programs more 
attractive than ever. With strong faculty support, the opportunities became endless. The CIEA 
offered a multitude of programs to six of the seven continents. Sorry-- no programs involved 
Antarctica.

Senior Eric Rotert attended the University of New England in Australia. The University of New 
England evaluated students differently than most American universities evaluated students. The 
biggest difference was the laid back teaching methods. Students were not evaluated continuosly 
throughout the semester. Instead, they had one final exam worth 75% to 100% of the final 
grade.

"This was not as scary as it seems," Rotert said, "but it required a different approach."

A popular place for students with a Spanish language background was Costa Rica. Sophomore 
Jeff Pauls spent a summer there and was very impressed. Not only did the trip broaden his 
experiences and expand his Spanish skills; he had a great time getting to know the culture.

Pauls stayed in Alejuela, a city of 150,000 which is conveniently located on the coast. Getting to 
know the culture involved hiking through tropical rain forests, surfing, visiting volcanoes and 
going to the discotechs at night.

Studying abroad had its long-term rewards. Pauls said he has more creativity and ideas when 
writing papers. Essentially, he has more experiences to pull from. Also, he made lifelong friends.
"I've gotten more mail from Costa Rica than from the states," Pauls said.

Senior Kellie Andes wanted to go somewhere different her junior year. That place turned out to 
be Plovdiv University in Bulgaria. She spent a spring and a summer semester there.

Andes was conducting research in a microbiology lab in Plovdiv University. The people she 
worked with all had PhD's and others were graduate students. She learned a lot from their 
ability to adapt to various situations.

The labs she worked in were different from those at Northeast. The equipment was older and it 
often made experiments more complicated. Andes explained she ultimately learned more 
because the lab experiments emphasized more aspects of an experiment that newer equipment 
can eliminate.

Andes had a new desire to travel everywhere. She had a new appreciation for world cultures. 
She observed that many Americans have a tendency to be too concerned with material 
possessions. However, Andes gained a new appreciation for America too.

Andes said, "If you don't know other, cultures you'll never know your own."

By Jonathan Fitzsimmons

Senior Kellie Andes hangs out at her temporary home in a Bulgarian village. Studying abroad 
allowed professors and their students to explore alternative ways of living and gaining 
knowledge that was not available in the classroom, (photos submitted)

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out of the ordinary
Students break away from daily routines to participate in classes that are

In one year at NMSU, you could analyze a serial killer, breed horses, do the tango, learn to be a 
safe pilot and discuss moral issues.

Sal Costa, professor of psychology, had offered a serial killers class for three years. "It deals with 
the psychological impact of the families of the psychopaths and victims and the impact they 
have on the community. We look at the psychopaths from every angle. The students profile 
them according to the different personalities. They're getting pretty good at it."

Classes in the Division of Science also captured the attention of students. David Cross, assistant 
professor of equine science, had been involved with horses his whole life and was teaching 
related courses such as equine science. It provided a hands-on learning experience for the 
students. In addition to learning the anatomy and physiology of these animals, they were able to 
breed them.

"They handle mares, stallions and the fouling (birth process)," Cross said. "There are a lot of jobs 
available for people who know how to breed horses. The more experience you have, the more 
employable you are."

Experiences in dance also assisted people in everyday life.

"I think students need a balance between footwork and bookwork. It's a wonderful way for 
students to have fun. It also exposes them to the basic dance forms," Regina Lindhorst, assistant 
professor of exercise science, said.

Lindhorst taught her ballroom dance classes the Swing, Waltz, Cha-Cha, Fox Trot and the Tango. 
They danced to music ranging from Benny Goodman to Harry Connick Jr.'s "It Had To Be You" to 
music from "A League of Their Own."

Another class that caught interest around campus was aviation, taught by Mark Thompson.

"It's my intent to make them knowledgable legal and safe pilots," Thompson said.

This course helped people prepare for a license. It involved detailed studies of aerodynamics, 
weather, legalities and air traffic patterns.

"The aviation class is the best kept secret on campus," Thompson said. "It is a very useful tool to 
have."

Aviation is used by journalists, newscasters, morticians and many private business and individual 
purposes among others. Thompson once had a 72-year-old who completed his course and went 
on to receive his pilot's license.

Meanwhile, Kay Blair, professor of philosophy, taught feminist ethics. The class focused on 
various issues and theories such as assault and motherhood.

"It's intentionally small because it's a discussion group, and much of the material has a personal 
dimension. I love it. It's new ... in every way," Blair said.

The feminist ethics class helped those wanting to pursue a women's studies minor and 
philosophy majors and minors.

These classes enhanced the curriculum at Northeast, a bonus for well-rounded liberal arts 
students.

By Laura Hoffman

Senior Elisa Martin grooms a horse at the University Farm. Martin was able to gain experience 
and break away from the routine of campus life.

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Several students strut their stuff during ballroom dance. Students who took the class learned 
dances like the Swing, Waltz and Tango.

Sophomore Marshall Rowland practices his dance steps. Classes like ballroom dance gave 
students the chance to have fun and take a break from their busy schedules (photos by Hemal 
Patel)

Remarkable Terms

Q. What did you like best about your out of the ordinary class?

A. "I like it because it adds a break to the usual boring schedule."
senior Kerry Nekola, ballroom dancing

A. "I like the blood, guts and gore."
junior Christy Brown, serial killers

A. "I learned how to pulpate and do sonograms, and the class was very easy to apply to my 
major of animal science."
sophomore Tracey Schneider, equine science

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Honorable Terms
Students who have graduated from NMSU with General Honors:
Brian Morton, math and philosophy major 
Misty Houdeshell, psychology and pre-physical therapy major 
Erik Corley, history major; math and philosophy minor 
Erin Blankenship, math major

Senior Christine McManamee finds time to study in Mainstreet Market. Students enrolled in the 
General Honors Program were constantly challenged to maintain a 3.5 GPA in their classes.

Members of the Honors Program pose for a picture in the Sunken Garden. The Honors Program 
gave students the option to pursue a more rigorous schedule if they desired.

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Patricia Burton, assistant professor of philosophy, discusses the General Honors Program with 
senior Sara Ramlo. Burton, the program's adviser, hoped to increase students' knowledge of the 
program in future years (photos by Laura Hoechst)

Extra effort
was needed by students who chose to challenge themselves with General Honors

Before fall graduation in 1995, four people graduated with General Honors.

When people heard this statistic, they reacted in many different ways. Some asked, "What is 
General Honors?" By far the most popular response was, "Wow, that must be hard."

Graduating with honors was a challenge. The 1995-1996 catalog listed the following courses 
among other General Honors classes: MATH 264 Analytic Geometry and Calculus III, CS 490 
Automata Theory and Formal Languages, BIOL 362 Embryology and Developmental Biology, ENG 
345 Restoration and 18th Century British Literature, PHRE 354 Medieval Philosophy and SO AN 
496 Anthropological Theory.

"It just seems a little far-fetched," said freshman Janelle Zupancic.

The General Honors Program wasn't for everyone, agreed program adviser Patricia Burton. 
Students took the General Honors classes because they fit into the liberal arts core and 
challenged them more than regular core classes. The Honors courses were all listed in the 
course catalog, but few participated.

Before 1994, there was no budget for the program and no faculty committee to oversee it. 
Furthermore, the first brochure about General Honors wasn't given to incoming students until 
freshman week, 1995.

Not many students would take high level math, science, humanities and social science courses 
on top of an already heavy load. What possessed students to study mathematical physics with 
an English degree?

The answer remained hidden to most souls roaming the NMSU campus. However some were 
striving to have that "Graduated with General Honors" phrase on their resumes.

"I had a lot of the General Honors courses already. It's something that looks a little nicer on your 
diploma, a little more prestige," senior Kelly Barbour said. 

"I didn't realize that I had a lot of the courses until I sat down and considered the option."

Barbour, like other double majors at the University, found that General Honors would be a good 
option for her because double majors can count courses within their majors as General Honors 
courses. Bonuses like those were what attracted most people following the plan.

"Students should be rewarded for taking more rigorous courses to satisfy the liberal arts and 
sciences part of the curriculum," Burton said. "It's much harder to take Calc II to satisfy the math 
requirement than to take College Algebra and Trig."

And rewarded they were. The program officially began in 1987, two years after NMSU became 
Missouri's public liberal arts and sciences institution. Even then, the first people to graduate 
with General Honors, in 1994, graduated with two majors or a major and several minors.

"It doesn't hurt to have a few pretty beans on one's record to satisfy the bean counters," Burton 
said. "It's one more way our students can show that they're competitive on a national scale."

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University athletic teams used buses such as this one for travel to and from their competitions. 
First District Normal School of Missouri experienced a name change in 1919 when the school 
became known as Northeast Missouri State Teachers College.

In terms of education
our name has changed over the years and with it our view 

Our name has changed seven times over the course of 129 years, and through the changes, our 
education has continued to grow in liberal arts studies. 

Normal School 1867

Seeking to educate students in an undiscovered territory, professor Joseph Baldwin traveled to 
north Missouri in the spring of 1867. Here, he decided that Kirksville would be the site for him to 
start a new school.

Baldwin leased a building on the corner of Mulanix and Hickory streets to start his Normal 
School on Sept. 2, 1867.

According to Walter Ryle's "Centennial History of the Northeast Missouri State Teachers 
College:" "To qualify for a bachelor's degree, a student had to complete successfully at least 120 
semester hours."

To obtain the first degree offered, a student had to complete at least 25-30 hours of 
mathematics, 25 hours of science, 15 hours of languages and 30 hours in professional education.

North Missouri Normal School and Commercial College 1868

Baldwin's Normal School became known as the North Missouri Normal School and Commercial 
College in 1868.

According to Lucy Simmons's "History of Northeast Missouri State Teacher's College," the school 
changed the name to recognize the members of the stock company from whom Baldwin leased 
the property. It was thought the name change would promote the interests of the school.

The general theme for education was to provide teachers for the public schools of Missouri who 
would be rooted in liberal arts education.

First District Normal School 1870 

As the need for education grew within the state, the Missouri House of Representatives decided 
to create two Normal school divisions. The Missouri River became the dividing line of education.

Dec. 30, 1870,the Board of Regents announced the establishment of the First District Normal 
School in Kirksville. The school was now a state institution and Baldwin was appointed its 
president.

According to E.M. Violette's "History of the First District State Normal School of Missouri," a 
Model School was started to give future teachers a place to gain some experience. The training 
class method was also introduced where students would be appointed as teachers of classes 
under the guidance of regular teachers.

The presidents that succeeded Baldwin, Nason, Blanton and Dobson helped to initiate changes 
in curriculum. Stressing language as a subject of importance, Latin was implemented in 1875 as 
a required course of study.

Northeast Missouri State Teachers College 1919 One of Baldwin's greatest disciples, John R. Kirk, 
became the president of Normal School in 1898. He pushed for the name change to a Teachers 
College.

According to the "Centennial History," Kirk wanted recognition as a four-year, degree-granting 
college.

May 20,1919, the school became Northeast Missouri State Teachers College. Kirk believed the 
name change showed everyone what the school had always been-- a teachers college.

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Terms of Change
1867 North Missouri Normal School and Commercial College 
1868 North Missouri Normal School 
1870 First District Normal School of Missouri 
1919 Northeast Missouri State Teachers College 
1967 Northeast Missouri State College 
1972 Northeast Missouri State University 
1996 Truman State University

Walter Ryle served as president of the University from 1937-1967. During his presidency the 
school was known as Northeast Missouri State Teachers College, but it changed after his 
retirement to Northeast Missouri State College.

The members of the 1901 First District Normal School Football Team pose for their team picture. 
By establishing this name in 1870, the school was recognized as a state institution (photos taken 
from archives)

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An assortment of Truman State University sweatshirts is offered to students. As the name 
change became official, students began replacing their NMSU paraphernalia with TSU items 
(photo by Laura Hoechst)

The Homecoming Queen waves to the crowd during the 1969 Northeast Missouri State College 
parade. This name was established in 1967 as the college branched out beyond teacher 
education (photo taken from archives)

Presidential Terms
Presidents of the University
Joseph Baldwin 1867-1881 
William P. Nason 1881-1882 
Joseph Blanton 1882-1891 
William D. Dobson 1891-1899 
John R. Kirk 1899-1925 
Eugene Fair 1925-1937 
Walter H. Ryle 1937-1967 
F. Clark Elkins 1967-1969 
Eli F. Mittler 1969-1970 
Charles J. McClain 1970-1989 
Robert A. Dager 1989-1990 
Russel G. Warren 1990-1994 
Jack Magruder 1994-present

The Northeast Missouri State sign stands in its last year of existence. The name was changed to 
Truman State University on July 1, 1996 to distinguish the University from other regional schools 
(photo by Laura Hoechst)

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Northeast Missouri State College 1967

As the years went by, the college began to branch out beyond just teacher education. The Board 
of Regents recognized the wider mission of the institution and in 1967, changed the name to 
Northeast Missouri State College.

The math department for example, designed courses not only for the education of elementary 
teachers but for professions in industry, business and government. The Division of Mathematics 
even offered a master of arts degree.

According to the 1969 Echo, the Division of Practical Arts offered a two-year curriculm in agri-
business and a curriculum in technical drafting and technical woodworking.

Courses and degrees increased in availability and interest as the years passed. 

Northeast Missouri State University 1972

Only a few years later on Aug. 13, 1972 the Board of Regents implemented another name 
change to Northeast Missouri State University.

During the next few years, President Charles McClain started the University on the track of self-
renewal. According to the 1973 Echo, the administration pushed for scholarship programs and 
more educational pursuits. In addition, McClain initiated the comprehensive student assessment 
program to measure the quality of education.

The quality increase was recognized by the state of Missouri. House Bill 196 established NMSU 
as the state's liberal arts and sciences university in 1986.
Educational standards continued to rise as each incoming class had to meet stiffer requirements 
to even get a foot in the door.

Truman State University 1996

The standards increased and the liberal arts education core requirements stiffened. With all this 
progress, many people began to think that the school should show this distinction. In 1993, the 
Student Senate and the Board of Governors started to survey the school's name. While many 
people liked the current name, they would also agree that it was confused with other regional 
institutions.

A decision was made to name the University after the only U.S. President from the state of 
Missouri-- Harry S. Truman. His name would solidify education, liberal arts, independence and 
recognition. On July 1, 1996 the name changed once again to 
Truman State University.

Throughout the course of history, our school's name has been rewritten seven times. Each new 
name brought us one step closer to the liberal arts education students encountered in 1996. No 
matter what we called it, we grew in terms of education.

By Elizabeth Kelly

University seeks to stand out among the rest in 1996 as
Truman State University

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New additions and funding help the NMSU campus slowly advance into the
age of technology

It seemed as though each time NMSU took a step forward into the world of technology, it also 
took a fall backwards.

July 1, President Jack Magruder enacted a million dollar emphasis in technology. This money 
was to be spent beyond the annually alloted funds for computers on campus.

When the school year began though, it seemed that the computer world had declined, rather 
than improved. Residence hall computer labs were closed. There were no E-mail terminals in the 
Student Union Building. Open labs were more crowded than ever and contained even fewer 
functioning computers.

Freshman Emily Gluesing frequented the computer labs to type papers for her classes. She 
noticed that computers often had signs on them stating that they were out of order. Gluesing 
also had complaints about the printers being too slow.

Senior Amy Drag worked as a computer lab assistant in Violette Hall. Drag also noticed that 
many computers were broken for a long time.

"I think that it is ridiculous for a computer to sit broken for a month," Drag said.

Jon Beck, director of computer services, blamed the problems with labs on other improvements 
that were being made.

"Because we are working to open the new labs, it takes longer to repair other computers," Beck 
said.

Renovations in residence hall labs took longer than expected, and the labs were closed until 
mid-November. Beck noted that although these improvements took time, the new labs were 
equipped with 70 new computers and were open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All of these 
computers were fully networked to the campus and the internet.

One of the biggest improvements in campus computers was the addition of the World Wide 
Web. The Web provided a global collection of information on a wide variety of subjects 
operating over the internet.

Students and faculty had access to thousands of documents from around the world. They could 
get information on anything from the CNN to pictures of Brad Pitt.

E-mail also increased in popularity. Drag couldn't believe the increase in students that used the 
internet and E-mail over past years.

"The interest is phenomenal," Drag said.

She also mentioned that she often had to kick students off of computers for these reasons so 
others could use them for academic purposes.

Beck realized that there were some problems with the computer labs, but he was working hard 
on improving them. Beck also noted that a lot of changes were in the works for the future, 
especially with the renovations to Violette Hall.

Although Kirksville may have seemed far from the world of technology, the campus was slowly 
entering that world. Those ancient looking E-mail terminals were slowly being replaced by more 
modem computers, and we became connected to the universe of network accessible 
information.

By Jenni Odefey

Students work on various projects in the library computer lab. The labs served as a great asset to 
students who did not have a computer of their own.

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Students work on computers in Pickler Memorial Library. The computers made it possible for 
NMSU students to have access to the World Wide Web, which many found useful.

A stalled computer remains unattended in the library computer lab. Broken-down computers 
caused problems for students and many found themselves waiting for a vacant terminal (photos 
by Hemal Patel)

Questionable Terms
Computer Services Help Desk
Established on May 22,1995 
Average of 45 calls per day 
Most popular questions dealt with: 
1. MUSIC
2. WordPerfect
3. Hardware

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Remarkable Terms
Q. Do you feel the GRE or MCAT are fair representations of what is learned at Northeast?
A. "I think tests like the GRE measure more of what we have learned throughout life compared 
to what we have learned in classes at this University."
graduate Holly Eschenbrenner
A. "I thought the MCAT was very difficult, but was a fair representation of what I've learned 
here. You really have to know your stuff if you want to do well."
senior Jason Lindsey

Junior Michelle Marshall prepares for her GRE test. The GRE measured students' abilities to 
think in several general areas as well as in their major area.

Junior Kim Quigg and senior Denise Evans do some work in a science lab in preparation for the 
MCAT. The test, necessary for graduate students, required hours and hours of studying and hard 
work.

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A bulletin board in Science Hall informs students of graduate school possibilities. Many students 
graduated from Northeast only to continue their education in graduate schools, (photos by 
Hemal Patel)

Students' knowledge
at NMSU is measured by shaded dots on rigorous assessment tests

For some students at NMSU, the culmination of four years of work was filling in the dots.

Most people coming out of high school thought the ACT was the end of their testing nightmares. 
This idea was shattered when, during Freshman Week, they had to take the first of many 
assessment tests. If they held any illusions after that, there were junior achievement tests. The 
hardest however, was reserved for those students who planned to go on in their studies.

In August 1995, junior and senior pre-med students took the Medical College Admission Test, a 
rigorous exam known by four letters-- MCAT. Not so long afterwards, prospective graduate 
students stayed over mid-term break to fill in the dots on the Graduate Record Examination, or 
GRE. All over campus, students buckled down for any and every test that had an acronym 
assigned to it.

"I studied all semester," senior Carol Kross said. "The test was the weekend after Easter, so I 
stayed here and studied. I had the knowledge, but I got real nervous."

Graduate tests such as the MCAT, GRE, LSAT (law school) and GMAT (management) were like 
the ACT, but much harder. Each exam tested thinking in a certain school of thought-- there was 
even a history section in the reading comprehension of the GRE. However, on the MCAT, what 
one was trained for didn't always matter.

"It was pretty tough," senior Jerome Grojean said. "I'm a biology major and the toughest part 
was the biology section."

The standardized graduate exams marked another rite of passage for the students who took 
them. The tests symbolized the conclusion of at least four years of work. Most medical students 
knew that their career choice necessitated taking the tests, but few felt the weight of it until the 
weeks preceding the actual examination.

The GRE didn't carry quite as much stigma as the MCAT, but it was still regarded as a milestone 
on campus. The results of the GRE were eventually sent to graduate schools. Senior Saskia 
Farber, applied to several graduate schools, including Harvard. The GRE for her, a health major, 
wasn't too astonishing.

"It was a bit what you'd expect for a standardized test-- it was pretty hard," Farber said.
She said the test consisted of a few general sections to test thinking ability and a major specific 
section. The nationally recognized test took place in Violette Hall over mid-term break. The 
MCAT was also given at NMSU.

When the tests were over, students were relieved, but nervous about receiving their scores. 
Grojean was the exception.

"I didn't care if I did good. I didn't care if I did bad. I was just glad it was over," Grojean said.

Senior Julie Dangremond was also excluded from the group of nervous students.

"I felt like a million bucks," Dangremond said. "My dad asked me if I wanted a beer. So, we went 
to a bar and had a beer."

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Junior Chris Bradley fulfills his scholarship hours by entering information into a computer. Many 
students thought that having to work for their scholarship without actually receiving a paycheck 
was unfair.

Scholarship Jobs
cause an on-going controversy between students and the Financial Aid Office 

Students gave new meaning to the phrase "time is money."

Yet, students weren't sure who was cashing in on their scholarship. Northeast's policy of 
providing a service to the University in return for scholarship renewal has been a controversy 
between students and the administration since 1988. For partial scholarships, students had to 
work five hours each week, and full scholarship recipients had to work for ten hours.

Another option existed, though. Students could receive half of their scholarship without working 
for the University, as junior Danny Rotert did. "I just take half because it's worth it to me in the 
time I don't spend working, with all of my responsibilities and going to school," Rotert said.
It was not a foreign concept to students that money was something one works for.

"I work during the summer so I don't have to worry about money during the year," sophomore 
Julie Wareham said.

But most students believed the majority of their work had already been done in high school. 
They thought all that was expected of them was to keep a high grade point average.

"I worked for 12 years of my life so I wouldn't have to work to pay for college," sophomore Brian 
Chandler said. "The whole point of high school was to work hard academically so I wouldn't have 
to labor in college."

In reality, most students had never questioned the policy of working for a scholarship. After all, 
most came to Northeast after high school, so they never knew any different. Still, there were 
those who thought of the scholarship they were given as a grant, a sum of money given without 
strings attached.

According to the Financial Aid Office, half of the money had no strings attached (except 
maintaining a 3.25 GPA). It was the other half that students would have to work for.

Director of financial aid Melinda Wood said it used to be a lot tougher to maintain a scholarship. 
"We went through a long period, 20 years, where scholarship renewal required a 3.75 GPA and 
no work," Wood said. "The University was trying to come up with a way students could renew 
with a lower GPA and still have a committment to the University."

Financial aid provided another reason for the work requirement-- it gave students experience, 
usually in their field of study. Students often worked for professors. "Students [at other 
Universities] get out of school and don't have anything but grades to put on their resumes. Even 
five hours a week gives students a resume builder," Wood said.

Even with strong justification from financial aid, students objected. "At NMSU, the word 
scholarship is a euphemism for slave labor," sophomore Jason Friedline said. "Making students 
work for scholarships is a requirement that we were never told about when we received them. 
Students should receive at least minimum wage for the work they do if it is required."

The Financial Aid Office, though, has both the philosophical and political last words. "It seems 
we go through this every year," Wood said. "High caliber students should be putting something 
back into school, society, whatever they're doing."

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Conflicting Terms
Q. Do you feel that there are any benefits to working for your scholarship?
A. I feel that the required amount of time it takes up outweighs any possible benefits.
junior Craig Maxwell
A. As my academic schedule gets more hectic, I find it difficult to find time for work.
junior Chris Zitko

Junior Christy Young tries to find the file that she needs while working in the Financial Aid Office. 
The Financial Aid Office was just one of the many campus divisions who offered students a place 
to meet the scholarship requirement.

Junior LaTricia Asbury checks out a book for a student at the library. The University policy on 
scholarships forced students who wanted their full scholarship to find a place to work on 
campus (photos by Hemal Patel)

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Robert Libby, professor of chemistry, demonstrates to freshman Heather McClure the proper 
way to hold a test tube while heating it. Libby strove to show his students how science applies 
to everyday life.

Libby explains a reduction chemistry experiment about hydrates in which one heats the salts 
and then lets the water evaporate. Libby turned to the teaching profession after 30 years of 
work in the chemistry industry.

Professional Terms
Libby spent many years working on a drug to help cure osteoperosis. It was developed from a 
calcium molecule that had some significant past uses: 
1. The molecule was used in detergents to eliminate calcium residue in clothing.
2. The molecule was then used as an additive in toothpaste to strengthen teeth.
3. The molecule was finally developed to aid in the fight against osteoperosis.

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Take real life, add a few chemicals, mix it up and the result: one big mess.

Robert Libby, professor of chemistry, was one who set out to make that mess less complicated 
and show students how they could apply chemistry to their lives.

Libby worked to make his class relevant to everyday life and interesting to his students. His goals 
as a teacher were simple.

"To show the relevance of what I'm teaching to successful everyday living and to show by 
example how a liberal arts and science education completes the preparation for everyday 
living," Libby said.

Libby's insight into teaching came from 30 years of working in the chemistry industry. Libby 
hoped that his time in the industry allowed his students to see the bigger picture of chemistry. 
The importance of global warming, ozone depletion, environmental hazards and nutrition were 
stressed in his classes.

"He really makes basic chemistry a real world experience," junior Dannae Delgado said.

What Libby did in the chemistry field made an impact on more than the lives of his students.

Nineteen hundred ninety-five saw the presentation of Olestra, also known as Olean, which Libby 
worked on. "Fat Free Fat" as the press deemed it, made foods taste good without the body 
absorbing the fat.

"When I was working on Olestra, I truly believed that it might help us as a nation reduce the 
tendency for obesity and all diseases associated with it," Libby said.

Libby worked on other things that had an impact on real life. He helped in the creation of 
pharmaceuticals that helped with congenital heart failure and osteoperosis. Libby was prouder 
of these drugs than of Olestra because of their ability to make people better.

After leaving the industry, Libby had the opportunity to do what he had always wanted to do: 
teach. He returned to the school from which he graduated in 1960. Libby saw the challenges 
facing students he never had to deal with, which led him to structure his classes so students 
walked away with an understanding of what was waiting in the real world; he also saw the 
technology and research that would change the lives of students during their lifetime.

"The biggest challenge will be making all of these complex decisions based on the best available 
facts," Libby said.

Libby's contributions to this campus and to society as a whole would have long lasting affects as 
he helped make it easier to lead a better life through understanding chemistry.

This professor managed to take a big mess and make it understandable and useful for his 
students, making them better prepared for life beyond college.

By Jennifer Baumann

One chemistry professor, a few chemicals and real life create
formula for success

Libby shows students how to clean the Epsom salts out of a crucible. In his experience, Libby 
helped with the development of Olestra, a "Fat Free Fat" that gave food flavor without the fat. 
(photos by Laura Hoechst)

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The class of 1996 stands for the conferring of their degrees May 11 in Stokes Stadium. This 
would be the last class to graduate from Northeast Missouri State University.

Senior Anthony Butler shares his joy after graduation. The graduates proceeded to the mall after 
the ceremony for a reception and to pick up their diplomas.

Final Terms
Total Number of Graduates by Degree:
Bachelor of Science 341
Bachelor of Arts 299
Bachelor of Music 2
Bachelor of Fine Arts 8
Bachelor of Science in Nursing 44
Master of Accountancy 4
Master of Arts 25
Master of Arts in Education 20
Master of Science 5
Total Marchings	
671 Bachelors	
722 Masters

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May 11, 1996 marked a day of ends.

The end of college parties. The end of tests and papers. The end of registration lines. The end of 
tuition payments for graduates and their parents and the end of students who would graduate 
from Northeast Missouri State University.

Despite these ends, the ceremony celebrated the beginning graduates faced: the beginning of 
life in "the real world" where the possibilities were endless.

The weather seemed aware of the need for celebration. For, after two weeks of almost daily 
rain and rain the morning of graduation, the sun came out just in time for graduation to be held 
outside. It remained out for the rest of the ceremony and afternoon, and it did not rain again 
until that evening.

So with the sun shining upon them and friends and family waving from the stands, the 748 
graduates marched into the Stokes' Stadium smiling and appeared to stand firm despite their 
feet sinking into the ground.

When it came time for the commencement speaker, the audience was in for an unexpected 
surprise.

"The speaker took what could have been the dullest hours of our college career and made them 
into two of the more memorable," senior Mathew George said.

With humor, Judge William Hungate inspired the crowd.

Hungate's mother was a 1945 graduate of the University. His past included serving in World War 
II in Europe, graduating from Harvard's law school and serving as a U.S. congressman. He was 
important to President Jack Magruder in that he gave the first commencement address 
Magruder heard as a faculty member at this University in the spring of 1965.

After mentioning several important people from the University's past such as Joseph Baldwin, 
John R. Kirk and Walter Ryle, he stressed the quality of education received here.

"This school, whether known as the Normal School; Northeast Missouri State Teachers College 
... Northeast Missouri State University ... or as Truman State University ... whatever the name, it 
has always been and is an outstanding educational institution," Hungate said.

Hungate also said what is important is a person's attitude toward life, and not job titles and 
money.

"At the end of the game, the kings and the pawns go in the same box," Hungate said. "What 
matters most and endures the longest is the spirit with which you approach your tasks whatever 
your love may be."

Hungate's inspirational speech surprised the graduates.

"He talked about what most speakers talk about but in a way we would want to hear it," senior 
Melisa Rothenberger said.

In closing, he reminded the class of 1996 that what was important was not what they left behind 
but what lied ahead.

"This commencement day is for you a beginning; time to choose your role in society," Hungate 
said. "May you choose wisely as you confront those tasks that these hands cannot complete."

by Renee Short

Speaker inspires graduates to keep their spirit as the day marks for them an end
signifying a beginning

Lanny Morley, vice president for academic affairs, presents a diploma to a graduate of the class 
of1996. Students received Northeast Missouri State University diplomas at graduation but were 
also given the opportunity to request commemorative Truman State University diplomas for no 
cost (photos by Antony George)

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Students take part in karaoke at a dance held during Freshman Week in the Down Under of the 
Student Union Building. Freshman Week was a time for new students to adjust to college life 
and start making memories before the upperclassmen arrived on campus (photo by Laura 
Hoechst)

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STUDENT LIFE

We came to live in a place where we created the terms of our existence. We could finally decide 
what we wanted to do and when we wanted to do it. We were COMING TO TERMS with college 
life by learning to accept fate's offerings and create our own world.

We coped with living by others' rules while developing our own lifestyles. We never expected 
the terms of our housing contracts to be enforced by our peers.

The Financial Aid Office played the role of devil's advocate to our bank accounts. We searched 
for a second job so we could pay the bills. We found we actually enjoyed concocting Java Co. or 
working with the elderly at Twin Pines Adult Care Center. We discovered the joy of participating 
in Homecoming, whether we served on the committee or made a float for the parade. We piled 
in front of the television to watch Thursday night "Must See TV." We rearranged our busy 
schedules making time to watch "Friends" and "Seinfield" in the same night. We took time to 
celebrate holidays we never knew existed or added a twist to ones we wished didn't exist. We 
coped with being single on Valentine's Day by wearing all black or made our first May Day 
basket since kindergarten. We searched for fun and ended up dancing at the Violent Femmes 
concert or laughing at David Spade. We stayed out all night, too. We never came home, either.

In terms of our college life, we merged fate and choice to create a world in which we could live.
coffee specials at the Washington Street

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Parents gather around an information table outside the Student Union Building. There was 
information about the day's activities, and they had a chance to meet with faculty.

Coming to Campus
Morning on the mall:
SUB
9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
University Address:
Baldwin Auditorium
10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Tailgate Lunch:
Red Barn Park
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Bulldog Football:
Stokes Stadium 1:30 p.m.
Lady Bulldog Soccer:
Soccer Field 2 p.m.
The Spencers Illusion Show: Baldwin Auditorium 7 p.m.
The 22nd Annual Red Barn Arts and Crafts Festival was held 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on the Kirksville 
Courthouse Square.

Dale Schenewerk, chief advancement officer, chats with Parents' Council member Patricia Finley 
and her daughter junior Tamra Finley outside the SUB. For some parents, this was their first 
opportunity to see the campus.

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The Good Ol' Days
Parents Look Back On College Years

They stepped on campus, and the memories came flooding back.

For many parents, Parents' Day was an opportunity to better understand their child's college 
experience. For others, it was also a day to be reminded of their own college days.

Many parents noticed differences in the living arrangements of their children and when they 
were in school. Sherry Fox, mother of freshman Rob Miller, was an NMSU alumna. When she 
attended school in the late 1960s and early 1970s, there were no co-ed dorms.

Even though Ryle Hall is still an all female dorm, Fox noticed many differences from her years 
living there.

"Boys were not allowed in the girls' rooms," Fox said.

She also added that there was a curfew of ten or 11 on school nights and a slightly later curfew 
on weekends.

Ken Bebermeyer, father of freshman Carrie Bebermeyer, also attended NMSU. A former 
resident of Missouri Hall, he said that he didn't have the luxuries that his daughter had. 
Microwaves, refrigerators and televisions were common items in dorm rooms for his daughter, 
but he never had any of those in his room.

Sophomore June Wright's parents, Ed and Faye Wright, attended Principia College. Because 
Principia was a religious affiliated school, they noticed many differences between their college 
years and their daughter's.

Faye Wright said students at their school were required to dress up for dinner. Their attire 
included heels for women and ties for men, as compared to the boxer shorts and sweats clad 
students in the cafeterias today.

Ed Wright remembered that men were not allowed in the women's rooms.

"If a man even helped a woman carry things up to her room, she had to yell 'Man on the floor,"' 
he said.

He also described differences in his room. Peace signs and silk screens decorated the walls of his 
dormitory. His daughter June filled her room with "Beauty and the Beast" and Jean-Claude van 
Damme decor.

Many students wondered what their parents were like in college. Arlyn Snitker, father of 
sophomore Jill Snitker, was an alumnus of Iowa State University. Jill said that she pictured her 
dad as a hard worker who took his classes seriously, but she had heard stories about his partying 
days.

Bebermeyer was a star football player, recently inducted into the Hall of Fame, and a member of 
Phi Sigma Epsilon social fraternity. His daughter Carrie thought it was a little strange to imagine 
her father doing many of the same things that she and her friends did on the same campus.

"It is really neat that he can relate to the things that I tell him about school," she said.

Although parents seemed to have enjoyed their college experiences, they noticed some 
advantages their children had. Fox and Bebermeyer commented on the higher quality of 
students and the higher priority of education today. The Wrights were glad that their daughter 
didn't have to worry about petty rules, so she would have more time to get involved and 
experience more things.

Each of these students brought some part of their parent's college experience with them. Carrie 
Bebermeyer had her father's stories about NMSU. Jill Snitker brought her father's blacklight. 
June Wright brought her mother's advice to study hard.

Maybe, someday, the children of these parents will wander their children's campuses and 
remember how things were different in their college years.

-by Jenni Odefey

Family members enjoy visiting with their college students on Parents' Day. Being on campus 
reminded parents of their college years.

Parents Ed and Maryanne Hosch relax on the wall. Parents' Day was a chance for homesick 
students to spend time with their families, (photos by Laura Hoechst)

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In Your Terms...
"You know there are some times when a board leads, and there's other times when a board 
follows... and this is a case where the board followed."
-Thomas R. Shrout, 1995 Board of Governors president

Spectators wait for the groundbreaking to begin. The new Recreation Center would feature 
athletic courts, an indoor track, an aerobics room and a weight room.

Breaking Ground
Student Input Plays a Role in Development of Rec Center

After close to two years of hard work, cooperation and research, the student body and the 
Board of Governors came together Feb. 9 and celebrated the groundbreaking for the new 
Student Recreation Center.

This $8 million building was planned to house four athletic courts, an aerobics room, a weight 
room and a one-tenth mile indoor track. It was designed so that future additions would be 
feasible.

The Rec Center project began in April of 1994 when 78 percent of the student body rallied 
behind the idea of a new Rec Center. These students agreed that a $60 per semester per 
student fee for operating costs was fair.

The committee consisted of a mix of students and faculty selected by President Jack Magruder 
to develop the details for the Rec Center. This mix brought about some intriguing moments.

"[The students] shot us down when we needed to be shot down," said Stuart Vorkink, recreation 
center planning committee co-chair.

The project brought up a lot of questions about what site to use. The commitee and the 
architects narrowed it down to three--the area north of Centennial Hall, the area east of 
Pershing Building and the area south of the tennis courts. After much input, the Centennial site 
was selected.

This site brought many questions about parking. Therefore, alongside the Rec Center project, it 
was decided more parking would be created south of Centennial.

Some students questioned the location, as it was only next to one dorm. Other students did not 
mind.

"If you're going to be working out anyway, why not take the extra walk," freshman Anne 
Costello said.

Everything finally came together in the spring of 1996 at the groundbreaking ceremony.

"This is certainly a glorious occasion, and I can see by all the smiles out there that this certainly 
represents something of great significance to our community and to the University," President 
Jack Magruder said.

This project symbolized what was possible when students and the administration cooperated 
for a common goal.

"You know there are some times when a board leads, and there's other times when a board 
follows," said Thomas R. Shrout, the 1995 Board of Governors president. "And this is a case 
where the board followed."

-Michele Allen

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Student Senate president Scott Sifton speaks on behalf of the student body. Students agreed to 
a $60 per semester fee.

The Recreation Center contractor holds a ceremonial shovel commemorating the 
groundbreaking. The project symbolized students and administrators working together for a 
common goal (photos by Laura Hoechst)

President Jack Magruder speaks on the significance of the groundbreaking to the community 
and the University. The location chosen was the area north of Centennial Hall.

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Violent Femmes
Popular Band Adds It Up In Pershing

On average, a Wednesday night in Kirksville was nothing to get excited about, much less 
remember. One might study, watch a little television in the hall lounge or, depending on how 
early class is on Thursday morning, go to an occasional party. Fortunately, Wednesday night 
monotony was avoided Sept. 27 with the MU330 and Violent Femmes concert.

The concert opened on time with MU330, a ska band from St. Louis, attacking the crowd with a 
high energy set. Although some students had not been exposed to ska music before, it didn't 
take long for them to understand MU330's underlying message of "have fun."

"I really like going to concerts here at the University," sophomore Jason Chorazy said. "Because 
everybody here is a student, we all have something in common -- we are here to have a good 
time. You can mosh, dance and enjoy yourself because the people at the concert are there to 
have fun. They're not trying to hurt somebody."

MU330 had a great rapport with the crowd and played some audience requests. After MU330 
left the crowd in a frenzy, Violent Femmes took the stage.

Violent Femmes played an entirely different style of music than MU330. In fact, one could argue 
that the Femmes played an entirely different style of music than anybody. Being college 
favorites since the band started in 1981, the Femmes had big expectations to live up to.

Their set was filled with some new material, but what drove the crowd wild was Violent Femme 
classics, such as "Blister in the Sun," that almost everyone who went to the concert was 
expecting to hear. The Femmes put on a solid show, and brought the house down when they 
ended the night with their infamous, "Add It Up."

The night meant different things to different people. For MU330, it was their first chance to 
open for the Violent Femmes. It was also their first chance to play at NMSU, although previously 
they had played at Toons and Theta Psi. MU330 also had the opportunity to jam with the 
Femmes on stage.

Holding a concert in Pershing Arena created a refreshing change of pace for some students.

"I really enjoy going to concerts in clubs and colleges," senior Roy McDonald said. "There is an 
atmosphere present between the band and the crowd that you just can't get at big arenas and 
amphitheaters." The night was special for sophomore Mike Gottman because he was a Violent 
Femmes virgin. He had never heard any of the Femmes music. He was at the concert because 
his girlfriend dragged him there. Before the concert he seemed a little hesitant about the 
upcoming events, but tried to keep and open mind.

"I enjoyed it, but it was different," Gottman said. "It was a good kind of different I think. Yes, I'm 
pretty sure it was a good kind of different, but I think I'm going to have to let it sink in for a 
while, before I can totally understand it."

The overall student reaction to the concert was mixed. Some liked MU330 and some liked the 
Femmes. Whatever the situation, everybody liked some part of the concert.

After the concert, almost everybody went home pleased, but once everyone caught his/her 
breath and started to get his/her hearing back, sad reality began to set in. Yes, the concert was 
great, but it was over, the Femmes were gone and Thursday morning was fast approaching. The 
quest to find entertainment for next Wednesday had begun.

- by Chris Griffin

Students take a break Sept. 27 to rock with the Femmes and enjoy the crowd. The concert gave 
students a release from their studies during the week.

Gordon Gano, lead singer for the Violent Femmes, performs new material as well as the group's 
classics. The band, popular with college students, played Sept. 27 in Pershing (photo by Laura 
Hoechst).

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Lead singer Hason Nelson of MU330 keeps the crowd pumped. The band opened for Violent 
Femmes and gave an energetic show (photos by Laura Hoechst)

Coming To Campus
6:30 a.m. -
SAB arrives in Pershing.
7 a.m. -
Production Company arrives and begins unloading equipment.
3 p.m. -
Violent Femmes and crew arrive in Kirksville. Crew unloads equipment.
4-6 p.m. -
Both bands do sound checks.
5 p.m. -
Pershing Arena doors lock.
7 p.m. -
Doors open.
8 p.m. -
MU 330 begins show.
8:45 - 9:15 p.m. -
Intermission, stage changes
9:15-11:15 p.m.-
Violent Femmes
SAB arranged the concert.

A student surfs the crowd at the Femmes concert. Crowd surfing was popular in the audience 
and added to the excitement of the evening (photo by Aaron Manfull)

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Yuraji Edirisinghe of Sri Lanka stands in the hall. The city of Kirksville was a contrast from the big 
cities international students were used to seeing in some popular television shows.

Freshman Dimitri Ivanav is studying in his dorm room. Some students found studying in the 
United States less stressful.

Jamaka Oami is leaving from a study group. Many international students found that Americans 
put a lot of time into studying but also made time to enjoy life.

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Coming To America
Impressions Change Upon Arrival

Americans are friendly, wealthy, almost naked and shower with cheese.

International students had many preconceptions of the United States and its citizens before 
they boarded their planes, but when they stepped off, not all the impressions turned into 
realities.

"I thought I'd eat a lot of cheese," sophomore Samila Mihindukulasuriya of Sri Lanka said.

"In Sri Lanka, cheese is a luxury. We eat it for Christmas. Some poor populations (in Sri Lanka) 
have never seen cheese," Samila said. "Here, they have liquid cheese, spray cheese, cheese 
sauces ... I thought, 'These people probably use cheese for a shower.'"

Samila and her brothers, Kusal and freshman Hasanka, were among the 185 international 
students who represented 50 countries at Northeast Missouri State University.

Television shows such as "Beverly Hills 90210" and "Who's the Boss" often supplied the 
information about the United States to the students.

"I didn't think people worked hard to live (in the United States)," Samila said. "On 'Beverly,' they 
always went shopping and never worked. They spend lavishly and buy beautiful things."

Her brother Hasanka had the impression that the United States was a nice country with nice, 
helpful and funny people, but films like "Speed" and TV shows like "Highlander" and "Renegade" 
led him to expect more gangsters, fighting and sex.

Movies gave graduate student KJ Lee the impression that everyone walked around in their 
bikinis.

Seniors Lung-Sheng Yan and Chin-Ci Hung, from Taipei, Taiwan, associated the United States 
with big, prosperous cities where people were always busy and rushed and drove Cadillacs. 
Kirksville proved the opposite with its vast farmland.

"The (farmland) is so big... the roads are so tiny in between the land," Yan said. "I'd be scared if 
my car broke down."

Senior Hisao Natsuyama said American and Japanese students put great effort in their studies 
but was surprised to see that Americans also took time to enjoy life. He found studying in the 
United States less stressful.

One thing international students often noted was the friendliness and informality of Americans, 
especially in Kirksville.

- by Renee Short

In Your Terms...
"I didn't think people worked hard to live (in the United States). On 'Beverly,' they always went 
shopping and never worked. They spend lavishly and buy beautiful things."
- sophomore Samila Mihindukulasuriya

Imran Mahsin, Spass Dimitrov and Dilorom Kirgizbayev watch Rocky in the television lounge. 
Television supplied information about the United States for some students (photos by Hemal 
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Students hang door hangers around the commmunity. The United Way campaign required 
student and faculty support to reach its goal of $39,000.

Coming to Campus
The 13 agencies benefiting from the United Way are:
Adair County Family YMCA
Adair County 4-H Council
American Red Cross
Boy Scouts of America
Christian Community Clinic
Community Opportunities Sheltered Workshop
Girl Scouts
Kirksville Hospital Chaplaincy
Mark Twain Counseling Center
NEMO Senior Citizens Services
Retired Senior Volunteer Program
Salvation Army
Victim Support Services

Freshman Melanie Duran prepares dinner for herself. Some students with meal plans 
participated in the annual Food Fast, in which they gave up an evening meal in exchange for a 
Gardner-Merchant donation to the United Way fund drive.

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Annual Fund Drive
Kirksville Takes Care of Its Own

Northeast took care of its own in the classroom, on campus and, thanks to the annual University 
United Way Fund Drive, the Adair County community.

The 1996 "Taking Care of Our Own" campaign called upon students and faculty members to 
support the Adair County United Way, which in turn supported 13 agencies in the Kirksville 
community. A committee comprised of two faculty cochairs and an eight-member student 
committee led the campus drive toward its $39,000 goal.

Faculty co-chair Michael Nelson, head of the science division, said the drive served as a way to 
show the connection between Northeast and the surrounding area.

"Northeast is not an isolated entity," Nelson said. "We are an integral part. The faculty and 
students are important elements of the community."

Student committee member Renee Van Quaethem, said that two of the primary goals of the 
student committee for the 1996 drive were to educate students on the agencies sponsored by 
the United Way and show how the money stays in the community.

"I know lots of students have been in Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts or belong to the YMCA," Van 
Quaethem said. "With some national charities, they're still good causes, but the money goes 
outside the community. The United Way funds stay in Adair County."

Student committee member, Amy Schmitt, agreed.

"Giving to the United Way is an opportunity to give to Kirksville. If you don't have time to 
volunteer as a Boy Scout leader or with Victim Support Services, you can still do some good," 
Schmitt said.

"Students often tend to feel Kirksville is not our community, but Kirksville supports the 
University. We compose almost one-third of the population during the school year," committee 
leader, junior Angie Green said. "Then, you look at the 13 agencies and realize they do reach out 
to so many."

Students raised more than $5,300 to put towards the University goal by sponsoring fund-raisers, 
contributing through organizations and individual donations. The annual Food Fast, which let 
students with a meal plan give up one evening meal in exchange for a Gardner-Merchant 
donation to the cause, brought in almost half of the student goal.

Northeast faculty and staff members also did their part. Nelson said 61 representatives from the 
academic and administrative units around campus solicited donations for the campus drive.

Business academic adviser Barb Espe, two year faculty co-chair, saw the United Way drive as a 
way for students to take their education outside the classroom.

"I think the students here are beginning their adult lives and are preparing for their futures 
through liberal arts education and then through courses in their major, and part of the 
responsibility of being an adult is contributing time and money to beneficial causes like the 
United Way. This begins that process," Espe said.

Whether in or out of the classroom, the goal of the 1996 campaign was to take care of one 
another. For Green, that support was a group effort.

"We often divide ourselves into the University and townies, but we are a community within a 
community," Green said. "Taking care of our own applies to all of us. They support us at the 
Univerisity, and we need to support them."

-by Karin Stoltenberg

The Red Cross received help from the United Way campaign. Many area facilities benefited from 
the donations, which will in turn benefit the community.

The thermometer shows the goal of the campaign. It also kept students and faculty aware of 
how far they had to go and when the goal was reached (photos by Laura Hoechst)

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In Your Terms... 

"People would be like, 'You don't need to go out because you have a girl at home.' It's not like 
that." -senior Chad Jones 

"They make certain friends of mine uncomfortable... but not by choice." 
-senior Stacy Rummel

Senior Adam Swisher, Jenna Sodemka and Rana Clack fight for the remote to watch their 
favorite shows. Living with the opposite sex exposed students to shows and music they might 
otherwise not have been interested in.(photo by Laura Hoechst)

Past the Boundaries
Co-ed Living Arrangements Show the Real World

We've all heard about college being the place to encounter new experiences.

Many preferred dorm life-- coming and going and having meals prepared for you. Others, 
particularly upperclassmen, chose to live off-campus.

Co-ed living was a popular living arrangement, and proved to be a real learning experience.

Junior Shawn Bergman lived with longtime friend junior Becky Guthrie and her brother Chris. At 
first, Guthrie didn't know how her parents would react to co-ed living.

"I was nervous about my mom. I had this big speech planned, but she said OK," Guthrie said.

Senior Chad Jones lived with seniors Doug Bratcher and Stacy Rummel. He admitted to receiving 
harrassment for living with a female.

"People would be like,' You don't need to go out because you have a girl at home.' It's not like 
that," Jones said.

"They make certain male friends of mine uncomfortable... but not by choice," Rummel said.

However, living with the opposite sex also helped improve their individual boyfriend/girlfriend 
relationships, and it was a chance for free advice. There were no boundaries.

"I know so much now, I can't even tell you," Rummel said.

Chores were evenly divided. And, contrary to the common stereotype that a woman's place was 
in the kitchen, the guys cooked.

"Becky does not set foot in the kitchen," Bergman said, after Guthrie filled the house with 
smoke while attempting Spaghetti 0's.

With busy schedules, things sometimes tended to pile up.

"We have a picture of our clean kitchen on our refrigerator," Bergman said.

Everyone agreed that the many friends coming and going didn't bother them. In fact, they 
sometimes shared the same group of friends.

"We have about six extra roommates," Bergman said.

"I call them in-laws," Guthrie said .

Quite often, the roommates and the television clashed, and they were exposed to various 
programs such as ice-skating for males and football for females. They had two living rooms, 
stereos and televisions, so that studies would not inhibit leisure time.

The total co-ed living experience helped these students out.

Jones said, "You learn how to live in the real world."

-by Laura Hoffman

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Junior Shawn Bergman declares his boxers off-limits to his roommates. The co-ed living situation 
sometimes taught students more than they wanted to know. (photo by Rachel Grissom)

Junior Becky Guthrie orders dinner for the evening as junior Shawn Bergman waits. Contrary to 
stereotypes, a woman's place was not always in the kitchen. (photo by Rachael Grissom)

Senior Adam Swisher and Rana Clack complete the dishes. Like any other living situation, the 
responsiblilties had to be shared (photo by Laura Hoechst)

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It Takes Time
Patience Required to Receive Funds

Everyone's heard one or experienced one.

You know those horror stories that originated in the basement of McClain Hall, emanating from 
the financial aid office.

The department had a negative reputation among some students. The Financial Aid Office was 
one of the few departments that affected nearly every students' life. It was often a deciding 
factor on whether someone could continue their education or take that fun trip south for spring 
break.

Scholarships, loans and grants all routinely went through the office. Students usually entered 
the office with one of two attitudes: understanding or upset.

"We do have those who apply late, and they're upset because their money's not there yet," 
work study coordinator John Brandt. "Most want their money now; they don't seem to 
understand the full concept of how long it takes."

The department was not there to enjoy making students wait in line to fill out forms and be sent 
through the federal government's bureaucratic system. If some students would have read the 
information sent to them by the Financial Aid Office or filled out and returned forms on time, 
their stories may not have been horror stories.

The jobs of the Financial Aid Office personnel could be quite stressful, especially director 
Melinda Wood's job. Everyone who worked for the department answered to the federal 
government. There was a point in time when the government was changing loan regulations on 
a weekly basis. This provided quite a challenge to keep all of the affected students updated on 
these regulations.

"I really like doing this job. I don't think it's ever boring," Wood said.

There was more than met the eye in the department. Many different projects were going on, 
such as committee work and staying on top of regulations. They helped people statewide, not 
just locally.

"We all try to be as student-oriented and service-oriented as possible," Wood said.

One of these services was an electronic disc aid application. Students would be able to fill out an 
application on the computer and have it transmitted immediately to the department.

Summers were spent working, so the department did not get a break like the students. The 
summers were used to prepare the next year's forms and send letters to students.

Usually unseen were the rewards of the jobs. They felt rewarded when a worker knew that they 
had helped a student stay in school, or calmed their fears that they could continue their 
education despite a tight financial situation.

The calm facade of the Financial Aid Office may change due to the government's new processing 
of student loans. The government wanted to charge the University for the use of its student loan 
program. These changes added to the cost of the student loan program. After graduation, the 
usual grace period for loans would be terminated. Decisions had to be made by the graduates 
about how they were going to pay for their education, a long term investment. Instead of buying 
a new car or getting married, a graduate had to start paying for school.

The Financial Aid Office was there to help students. If anyone had questions, concerns or did not 
understand the information, they could set up an appointment to go over their files and make 
decisions about aid. The department turned horror stories into feel-good stories about students' 
futures.

- by Melissa Hanthorn

Freshman Carrie Erwin hands in her financial aid forms. Many students spent hours in the office 
making sure their paperwork was in order.

Freshman Jenny Martin processes financial aid applications. The department worked during the 
summer preparing forms for the school year.

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Tammy Martin and Amy Matlock, of the financial aid office, work together to get things done. 
The changing government regulations required patience and understanding from staff and 
students.

Coming Up Even
Tips on how to receive your money on time:
Plan ahead for the upcoming year.
Procedures are constantly changing. Be prepared.
Make follow-up calls.
Make conference appointments.
Bring headphones or homework for the wait.
Helpful Tip:
Understand that processing papers takes a certain amount of time. Remember, it's your money. 
Don't be afraid to check on it.

Junior Christy Young receives advice from director Melinda Wood. The office helped calm 
students who were stressed about their financial situations (photos by Hemal Patel)

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Senior Maggie Glenney and junior Tricia Hallac perform for the Catholic Newman Center during 
the skit competition. The center placed third in the competition. (photo by Laura Hoechst)

Dobson Hall shows its interpretation of the Wonder Years. The Homecoming parade helped to 
encourage school spirit (photo by Hemal Patel)

The cheerleaders perform for the crowd at the kickoff ceremony. Giveaway cups helped to make 
the kickoff a bigger event than in previous years (photo by Laura Hoechst)

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Coming Home
Homecoming Committee Works Toward Wonder

Most students found it difficult not to get caught up in the frenzy during Homecoming Week. 
For the 1995 Homecoming Committee, the frenzy began months earlier.

Students applied for the five positions in early spring. Applicants were judged on leadership 
ability, experience and personal thoughts on Homecoming.

Ideas for the year began during the application process. Chairperson junior Krista Grueninger 
brought in the idea of the homecoming activity cards-- a concept designed to increase event 
participation.

Co-publicity coordinator, junior Sara Kirk, suggested the free items that were given away at kick-
off.

Each job meant a hectic schedule. The group met several times in the spring, and once over the 
summer.

"We each brought in ideas," events coordinator Tracy Weatherwax said. With the help of faculty 
and alumni, the committee chose the Wonder Years theme.

"It could highlight many decades or just our own," Weatherwax said.

With the theme chosen and fall approaching, schedules filled up.

"We expected sleep loss, meetings, phone calls and work," co-publicity coordinator Stacey 
Longwell said.

Longwell was in charge of the Homecoming newspaper, including organization, layouts, editing 
and deadlines.

Weatherwax dealt with University policies. This included working with the Department of Public 
Safety, reserving facilities and enforcing office deadlines.

"You give up your life for a semester," said awards coordinator Kiersten Wickham, who was 
responsible for the coronation ceremony and Chairman's Cup points.

"We always had somewhere to be," Kirk said. She was in charge of information packets for 
resident advisers, peer advisers and Homecoming representatives, along with the designing and 
ordering of Homecoming shirts.

All the time and effort paid off. The kickoff was a bigger event than previous years, and the 
giveaway cups were a hit. The 1980's fashion show emphasized the Wonder Years theme.

"We had a great turnout at everything," Grueninger said, whose duties included the budgeting 
and communication with administration and alumni.

Wickham said, "In the end it was good, although stressful and hectic."

- by Laura Zyk

In Your Terms...
"I like Homecoming because it's a good way to encourage school spirit. I wish the spirit could 
last
throughout the year"- Junior Molly McCaskill

Students gather at Stokes Stadium for a cold night at the pep rally. Overall, Homecoming events 
had good participation numbers (photo by Chip Henrich)

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In Your Terms...

In Kirksville's deck of cards, David Spade was all aces."
-freshman Ryanne Tilley

The opening comedian had more structure and was funnier. I'd pay to see him again." 
-freshman Jeremy Clipperton

David Spade says "buh-bye" before leaving the stage. Spade was recognized everywhere he 
went in Kirksville.

And You Are?
David Spade Comes to Baldwin Hall

The Student Activities Board had to fly him in on a propeller-powered plane, but it got him here.

Comedian David Spade arrived Nov. 4 to perform in front of a sell-out crowd in Baldwin 
Auditorium.

"I flew in on the notorious eight-seater that everyone's scared of," Spade said. "I usually don't 
do shows if there's a prop-plane involved. A lot of comics won't do it because it's just too scary. 
For some reason I wasn't told about it until the last second. I didn't mind it when I got here 
(Kirksville) because it was so nice."

Spade was most famous for his role on Saturday Night Live. He started writing for the show and 
was nearly fired before being given a chance to display his comedic acting talents.

"They were contemplating not bringing me back, but finally they did," Spade said. That year 
actually I got lucky. I did stuff on the show. So by the end of that season I was doing a lot. It was 
by the end of the fourth year that I wasn't worried about getting fired."

On the contrary, Spade caught on like wild fire on the Saturday Night Live stage. During his 
tenure, he invented and acted characters that would live on in the minds of Americans. When 
Spade started his career in the business, he had no idea his one line jests would catch on so 
quickly.

"I never know what they'll like," Spade said. "But I know two things I've done got into the 
culture, and that's a really big, fun thing.  One was the receptionist saying 'And you are?' and the 
other one was 'buh-bye.'"

They did catch on, and thanks to their success, Spade added more roles to his resume. He 
starred in movies like "Tommy Boy "and "Black Sheep", did commercials for 1-800-COLLECT and 
played a cameo role in "Reality Bites."

"Kirksville is one of those places where you have to dodge people because it seems every single 
person in the town knows who I am," Spade said. "So, Subway turned into a small melee and 
then I went into Casey's and started trouble there."

Getting Spade to Kirksville wasn't all that easy. SAB had tried repeatedly to sign Spade's 
Saturday Night Live co-star Adam Sandler to come grace Baldwin's stage, but the closest Sandler 
came to Kirksville was down Highway 63 in the town of Columbia, Mo.

Even after signing the rising star, SAB had to meet certain conditions in his contract, like finding 
him acceptable accommodations.

But Spade made it for the performance, to the great delight of many NMSU students, including 
freshman Shannon Acock.

"He rocks my world," Acock said.

Freshman Ryanne Tilley agreed with that statement saying "In Kirksville's deck of cards, David 
Spade was all aces."

-Adam Potthast

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David Spade dances for the crowd. Spade came to Baldwin Auditorium to provide a break from 
the usual Kirksville life.

J.B. Cook, opening comedian, gives a great performance. Some students even preferred him to 
the main attraction.

Freshman Anna Worrell sells tickets for the Student Activities Board. SAB was responsible for 
finding acceptable accommodations for the well-known comedian(photos by Laura Hoechst)

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Getting In Shape
Off-Campus Facilities Draw Students

Fitness minded students turned to off-campus facilities to meet their fitness goals.

The YMCA, The Gym and Thompson Campus Center drew students to work out for various 
reasons. Some people were lured by the open hours or the availability of equipment.

The YMCA had the largest number of student memberships. According to Tony Lain, program 
director, approximately 600 students had access to the facility. This number largely reflected the 
popularity of group memberships through fraternities and sororities.

"You can go into the weight room any time of any day and you'll find college students," Lain 
said.

The YMCA started offering group memberships in 1992. Lain claimed the number of student 
memberships grew every semester. Individual student memberships cost $54 per semester, 
which Lain called a "big draw."

Sophomore Jason Lima, a member of the Phi Kappa Theta fraternity, lifted weights and played 
basketball for $6 per semester through a group membership. He worked out about 10 to 15 
hours per week. He said he found Pershing inconvenient. Although, the YMCA had its 
inconviences too. 

After dodging a speeding little kid, Lima said, "That's one thing that sucks, the little kids are 
running all over the place. You have to watch out for them when you're playing basketball."

The Gym attracted the second largest number of NMSU students. Owner Steve Pickett said 
approximately 125 NMSU students worked out at his establishment. However, that number 
fluctuated from semester to semester as spring breaks and New Year's resolutions encouraged 
people to get into shape. Pickett claimed 45% of his revenue came from college students. The 
non-group rate was four months for $100 and convenient payment plans were available.

Sophomore Lala Moore spent about 10 hours per week at The Gym.

"If I didn't work out, I'd probably resort to drinking," Moore said. "It's a major stress reliever."

Sophomore Kathy Mullen was a satisfied patron of The Gym. Not only was she a client but she 
was also an instructor.

She spent about 12 to 13 hours per week teaching aerobics classes, lifting free-weights
the Thompson Campus Center which was operated by the Kirksville College of Osteopathic 
Medicine.

The center's main priority was for KCOM students and faculty. However, they offered 
community memberships and welcomed NMSU students to their facility.

Approximately 25 NMSU students had memberships said director Dan Martin. Martin was a 
NMSU graduate and has been the director since the TCC opened in 1982. A community 
membership at the TCC was $25 per month.

"My philosophy starts with being friendly and clean," Martin said.

The TCC had weight training, whirlpool, sauna, basketball court, racquetball courts, assorted 
fitness equipment and more.

The TCC took pride in adult fitness. Lima would not run into the same problem he had at the 
YMCA (the little kids) at the TCC. All the youngsters had to be accompanied by an adult.

by Jonathan Fitzsimmons

A student signs up for a membership at the YMCA. Students turned to off-campus facilities to 
keep in shape.

Employee Lyda Moore handles the duties of the front desk. The Gym had the second largest 
number of student memberships.

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Fourth year KCOM student Melanie Grgvrich takes a jog on the treadmill. Exercise was a great 
way for students to relieve the stress from their classes and jobs.

Going Off-Campus
YMCA
Used by approximately 600 students
$54 per semester
The Gym
Used by approximately 125 students
$100 for four months (non-group rate)
Thompson Campus Center (TCC)
 Used by approximately 25 students
$25 per month

Junior Chris Wright finishes up his workout. Students were attracted to off-campus facilities 
because of the open hours or the availability of the excercise equipment (photos by Hemal 
Patel)

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Freshmen Jenn Padgett, Crissy Sooklall and Sara Sullivan laugh at their favorite comedy. Many 
students would never miss an episode of their preferred show.

Students catch up with their favorite characters while grabbing a bite to eat. The SUB attracted 
students with the large television screen.

The hit comedy series "Friends" brings these students to their sets. The line-up on Thursday 
nights had many students rearranging their study schedules.

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'Friends' Comes First
Arranging Schedules for Entertainment

The Thursday night schedule for most Northeast students looked something like this: At five, I'll 
go to the meeting. At six, I'll head on over to Mainstreeet. At seven, it's "Must See TV night!"

Thursday night television shows, along with noon time soap operas, became almost religious 
with many students. Serious soaps like "General Hospital" and comedies such as "Friends" were 
among the favorites of Northeast students.

"Soap stars have so much adventure in their lives," senior Katie O'Connor said. "Watching soaps 
allows us to escape the non-adventurous, daily ordeals of living in Kirksville."

While O'Connor admitted that she would not schedule her classes around "General Hospital" 
and "One Life to Live," she confessed that homework did sometimes come after watching her 
favorite soaps.

One of the most anticipated nights of comedy was Thursday night.

If people normally don't watch television, Thursday night is usually the night to watch," junior 
Stacey Deere said.

Deere put off her homework to watch hits such as "Friends," "Seinfield" and "ER." She explained 
that she was drawn to watch these programs by their entertainment capablities.

"ER" was by no means a comedy, but its nail biting suspense drew many students away from the 
books.

Freshman Laura Hunter tried to watch every episode of "Friends" and "ER." It was usually a 
group occasion.

She could be seen every week in the fourth floor lounge of Centennial Hall, along with numerous 
other Thursday night television fans, including sophomore Amanda Stienecker.

"I feel lost if I miss an episode," Stienecker said.

There were some viewers whose schedules allowed them to watch the entire evening's worth of 
shows, but many simply could not afford to watch three hours of television.

"It really depends on what my homework situation is. I try to put it [homework] off, but there's 
one show I try not to miss: 'Friends,'" sophomore Chris McKean said. "To tell you the truth, 
Courtney Cox draws me to the show!"

Whether it was the actors, the comedy, the suspense or the adventure, dedicated students 
maintained the urge to watch their favorite shows, regardless of that dreadful thing called 
homework.

by Chris Coffey

In Your Terms...
Soap stars have so much adventure in their lives. Watching soaps allows us to escape the 
nonadventurous, daily ordeals of living in Kirksville." - senior Katie O'Connor

Students take time to relax and enjoy their favorite shows. Television provided an escape from 
the pressures of college life (photos by Josh Adams)

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Loving hands connect on Valentine's Day. This day was a popular one for marriage proposals 
(photo by Laura Hoechst)

Coming From The Heart
First Valentine's Day:
496 A.D.
First Recorded Valentine: 1477
Flower Power:
Red Roses symbolize a true heart. Yellow Roses symbolize a hopeless love. Violets signify 
faithfulness.
*information provided by Antiques and Collecting magazine, February 1996

Senior Ewa Zawadzki and Junior Mark Wissel make a memory at the Newman Center Valentine's 
Dance. Events both on and off campus helped to foster the holiday spirit (photo by Antony 
George)

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Cupid Strikes
Hearts Connect on Day of Love

Cupid struck again, adding new insight to Valentine's Day and its many traditional qualities and 
characteristics.

Valentine's Day turned out to be a special day for many people, yet some considered it just 
another "Hallmark Holiday."

"I think it's a 'Hallmark Holiday' because if somebody loves you, they should love you all year 
'round, not just on one day," junior Becky Huber said.

Others students shared the negative aspects of the infamous holiday as well.

"I hate Valentine's Day," senior Beth Sailors said. "Everyone exploits it into this big day."
Sailors faced her feelings and had a party in which everyone who attended wore black clothing. 
The turnout proved that quite a few people shared her viewpoint.

"It was for the people who couldn't be as a couple that night, for singles, just to have fun," 
Sailors said.

On the other hand, most students enjoyed the traditional holiday. They looked forward to extra 
letters and cards, Valentines and packages in the mail. Items such as cookies, flowers, balloons, 
candy and stuffed animals crowded the hall desks. Huber was one of the students attending
the hall desk that day.

"There were tons of packages-- the most I've seen all year," she said.

Huber estimated that in about a three hour time period, approximately 30 packages came in.

Some lucky students found surprises in their mailbox too. Freshman Erin Taylor received a 
Valentine card from her boyfriend's mother.

"The best thing I got was cards from my family, and it proved that they didn't forget me up 
here," freshman Jared Rogers said.

For those who enjoyed Valentine's Day, it was a wonderful day to let family and friends know 
how much they were appreciated and loved.

"I love Valentine's Day," sophomore Kristen O'Guin said. "I think a day that celebrates love is 
such a neat thing."

Gifts from long distance relationships were fun and special as well.

"He (my boyfriend) gave me a bag of Hugs and a bag of Kisses," Huber said. "I'm supposed to eat 
one of each every day."

It was a busy and exciting time for various businesses. A HyVee Floral Shoppe employee said, 
3,550 roses were sold; 2,875 of these roses were red, and the remaining 675 were colored; 
1,600 carnations were purchased and approximately 40 dozen roses were sent out in vases.

In addition to arrangements, flowers were sold from the cooler. Many customers were creative 
and bought balloons, candy and other thoughtful gifts from the store and had them attached to 
their flowers. The holiday definitely helped to make it one of the busiest times of the year for 
the store.

The halls/colleges helped students get into the Valentine's Day spirit. The cafeterias made 
cupcakes and provided many toppings that enabled students to create a special treat. For weeks 
beforehand, various organizations setup tables where Valentines could be made or sent across 
campus.

All in all, Valentine's Day was celebrated by many individuals, whether it was pleasant or not so 
memorable. Most enjoyed the red, pink and white decorations adorning windows and doors, as 
well as receiving extra cards and gifts. Although perhaps not everyone had a special Valentine of 
their own, it was a fun and creative day to be involved in.

-Laura Hoffman

A home-cooked meal was the preferred celebration of some students. A quiet evening at home 
could be a rare event.

Stuffed animals adorn one student's desk. Valentine's Day meant special treats for some, 
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In Your Terms...

"I know more about plumbing than I hoped to in my life." -senior Loretta Linnebach 

"She's always monitoring us. If we do something wrong, like putting tampons in the toilet, she 
knows." -senior Melissa Pomicter

Seniors Melissa Pomicter, Monika Kump, Margot Sutton, Carly Alsbach, and Loretta Linnebach 
supplement their studies with an educational game. These residents felt it was good to have 
Linnebach as their landlord because she understood what the tenants wanted.

Student Landlords
Some students are now in control

Senior Loretta Linnebach's resume reads "Two years experience in the art of providing suitable 
accomodation for tenants."

Linnebach was a student and a landlord who managed property for her father.

She was responsible for collecting rent, paying the bills, keeping up the property and overseeing 
lease agreements. Her situation was unusual because she not only acted as a landlord, but she 
roomed with her tenants.

"It's cool because I know we're living in a good place and when it needs it, I can get it fixed 
quickly," Linnebach said.

The true test for any landlord was the impression their tenants had of them. Senior Carly 
Alsbach, one of Linnebach's tenants, said that it's much easier to have a student be your 
landlord because they're a lot more understanding and forgiving. However, Alsbach tried not to 
take advantage of Linnebach's leniency.

"I feel a greater responsibility toward Loretta," Alsbach said. "I care if something happens here."

She said there were some negative aspects about being a landlord.

"I would like to have big parties and not worry about the house, but I can't," Linnebach said.
Linnebach felt a certain responsibility toward her father, and avoided too much leniency with his 
policies.

"My dad made the rule that no one could have pets," Linnebach said. "I really want a dog, but it 
wouldn't be fair to my father."

Senior Melissa Pomicter said, "She's always monitoring us. If we do something wrong, like 
putting tampons in the toilet, she knows."

Pomicter said that this situation was better than her last residence because Linnebach 
understood what students wanted. Pomicter said that her last landlord didn't understand that 
students go home for breaks, and may not always think about paying the next month's rent 
before they leave.

"Loretta was very cool about things after Christmas," Pomicter said. "She didn't make us pay 
beforehand and wasn't breathing down our necks for a check when we got back."

Linnebach explained that there were a lot of positive things that go along with the job. She also 
learned some things that she had not planned on ever learning during her college years.

Linnebach said, "I know more about plumbing than I hoped to in my life."

-by Thor Bersted

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Seniors Carly Alsbach, Monika Kump, and Margot Sutton let Alsbach control the remote. They 
tried not to take advantage of the understanding and leniency of a landlord who was also their 
roommate.

Seniors Melissa Pomicter and Margot Sutton hit the books. Their landlord may have been 
understanding, but their teachers still cracked down on them (photos by Laura Hoechst)

Seniors Margot Sutton and Loretta Linnebach perfect their culinary skills. Linnebach collected 
rent, made sure bills were paid, looked after the property and oversaw the lease agreement.

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Freshmen Elizabeth Coker and Rachel Elliott, reverting to their inner child, take their breath to 
bubble wands as others check out the bands playing at Dog Days. Reggae At Will, a St. Louis-
based band, was the final group to perfrom at the event sponsored by the Student Activities 
Board (photo by John Vieth)

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PEOPLE

We were coming to college for a chance we had waited for-- to be ourselves; to find ourselves. 
We were COMING TO TERMS with who we were and who we could become.

The terms of our personalities changed from day to day. Planners turned into procrastinators. 
Neat freaks turned into slobs. Followers became leaders and vice versa.

The terms of our lifestyles changed. We tried surviving 32 hours without sleep and still went to 
the party everyone warned us about. As vegetarians, we refused to eat meat and had to deal 
with jeers from our carnivorous friends. Our friends cried on our shoulders over broken 
relationships or failing grades.

When things got too serious, we discovered we could be children. We played hacky sack on the 
quad and visited Barnum and Bailey's Circus. We tried to become responsible adults. Instead, 
we became broke from tuition payments and CD clubs.

One term haunted us -- stress. We surrendered and called home to talk with mom. We risked 
embarrassment by throwing new terms into overused one-liners and landed a date. Some of us 
embraced the challenge of marriage, committing ourselves to the dual role of spouse and 
student. Robbers entered our apartments leaving us violated. We adjusted to the loss of 
property and security.

We concluded that we would have to face ourselves and others with an open mind. In terms of 
lifestyle, we found the leader, the procrastinator, the friend and the adult existed within us all.

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This is how a colorblind person would see this Ishihara plate when being tested for color 
deficiency. People who saw the full spectrum of colors could distinguish a 74 in the center of the 
colored plate while those with red-green color deficiency and monochromatic vision could not 
see it.

Colorblindness
Something to talk about

"If I had never seen colors, it wouldn't seem that different. I would be used to seeing grays."
~freshman Shannon McCarty

"My sister matches my clothes for me. She made me a list of pants and shirts so I know what 
goes together."
~Tim McClendon, instructor of mathematics

"Being colorblind sucks. Everyone should try going shopping and not knowing what color 
everything is."
~sophomore Patrick Layden

A severely colorblind driver might see this light as black and white, but the individual would 
recognize its topmost position as the red light. People who are colorblind had to use various 
techniques for dressing, driving and other activities to adapt to the color-influenced world 
(photos by Laura Hoechst)

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Freshmen Acock-Buhler

Shannon Acock 
Gary Adams 
Jennifer Adams 
Josh Adams 
Patrick Adams 
Tracie Adams

Meredith Allee 
Saad Asrar 
Jocelyn Auckly 
John Bacevicius, VI 
David Baker 
Melissa Baker

Lisa Barbour 
James Barnes, Jr. 
Sherry Bartow 
Erica Barts 
Brian Bauer 
Jennifer Baumann

Kathleen Beachum 
Timothy Beffa 
Alison Bell 
Jennifer Benigno 
Julie Berron 
Megan Bert

Kurt Bethel 
Nathan Beyer 
Tim Bierbaum 
Clay Biggs 
Tim Birkel 
Chanitra Bishop

Michelle Blocker 
Summer Blume 
Danita Bonvillian 
Jeff Borengasser 
Becky Borgmann 
Stacy Borgmann

Tyler Borman 
Joe Brandt 
Jenny Branson 
Elaine Breite 
Joshua Brooks 
Angela Brookshier

NaTanya Brown 
Timothy Brown 
Nicole Brueggemann 
Gretchen Bruemmer 
Katy Bryan 
Calvin Buhler

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Stacey Bumpus 
Emilie Burch 
Lynn Bums 
Leslie Butler 
Edward Carleton 
Shalini Chawla 
Rosalie Chen 

John Clarahan 
Heather Clark 
Elizabeth Coker 
Katie Collier 
Misty Collins 
Lorie Conley 
Jennifer Cook 

Shannon Cooksey 
Tim Copple 
Harold Cox 
Jesse Crews 
Laura Cross 
John Dabrowski, III 
Sara Dalman 

Sonia Davidson 
Katherine Davis 
Matt Davis 
Willy Davis 
Andy Dean 
Shawnna Dean 
Jusanda DeRoven

Mega-savant answers questions, affords
A Peek at the Rain Man

Kim Peek gave students the roads they could take to get home by using the map in his mind. He 
gave students the opportunity to understand the differences among people by using his heart.

Kim Peek, a mega-savant portrayed by Dustin Hoffman in "Rain Man," talked with students in 
the Ryle Main Lounge Sept. 18. A crowd of about 800 students packed the lounge to listen to his 
story and challenge him with questions.

The story was told by Kim's father, Fran Peek who accompanied him. Fran first explained the 
path Kim's life had taken.

When Kim was born in 1951, he was labeled mentally retarded. The Peeks were told by a 
neurologist Kim would never be able to learn and he should be institutionalized. Despite the 
warning, the Peeks chose to raise him in their home with love and care.

"We have to help him with things like getting ready in the morning, but he is still a joy in our 
lives," Fran said.

Fran next discussed how Kim's brain works. Magnetic Resonance Images showed that Kim's 
brain did not divide into two hemispheres like the normal human brain should. Therefore, 
impulses traveled between the two sides of the brain and interfered with functions in the brain.

The end result was a megasavant who could tell anyone the roads they should take to get home 
from Kirksville but who could not bathe or dress himself without assistance. Yet unlike most 
autistic people, Kim Peek loved to interact with people.

"People probably came expecting a freak show but instead found Kim to be a warm and caring 
person," Assistant College Professor Chris Gregory said.

When it was Kim's turn to talk, he had quite a bit to say. He enjoyed answering questions with 
little anecdotes. He talked about what it was like to meet Dustin Hoffman.

Kim also gave the students an opportunity to ask him questions.

"I thought it was amazing that you could give him a city and he could tell you where it was and 
what zip code it was," sophomore Sara Kukuczka said.

Kim shared with students more than a route home; he shared a way to live.

Kim said, "Learning to recognize and respect differences in others and treating them as much as 
you want them to treat you will make this a better world to live in."

by Elizabeth Kelly

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Freshmen Bumpus-Geer

Jeanna Desideri 
Timothy Deveney 
Deanna Dieckmann 
Paul Downing 
Janine Duncanson 
Daniel Eckert

Eric Eckert 
Linda Elbert 
Leanne Erickson 
Regan Ervin 
Corey Fearheiley 
Neil Ferguson

Elizabeth Filipowicz 
Amy Fingerhut 
Amanda Finley 
Gabe Fisher 
Anna Foehner 
Carrie Foiles

Christopher Foster 
Kelly Frey 
Nikki Gary 
Jason Gates 
Debra Gatzemeyer 
Jaime Geer

Kim Peek is handed the microphone by his father in order to answer a question. The Peeks were 
encouraged to start lecturing by Dustin Hoffman, who portrayed an autistic character based on 
Kim Peek and another individual in the 1988 movie "Rain Man." (Photos by Rachael Grissom)

Members of the sitting-on-the-floor-room-only crowd eagerly raise their hands and think of 
questions. Kim Peek told what day of the week particular dates fell on and knew the name of 
the city, including television stations, when given a mystery zip code.

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Sgt. Bill Hardwick of the Department of Public Safety returns to his University vehicle on his way 
out to patrol campus. DPS employed students and officers like Hardwick to respond to 
emergency calls to extension 5555 and make rounds around the clock.

Safety Zone
Something to talk about

"I usually feel safe on campus. When something happens that brings the issue to my attention, I 
get more worried about it." -senior Tiffany Suellentrop

"We are fortunate at Northeast that we do not have a lot of violent crime like other campuses, 
but to say that we have no crime is not true either."-Lisa Sprague, director of public safety

"The only thing that I can think could be improved would be dorm security because it is pretty 
easy for people to get into the dorms."-senior Nathan Wood

A student walks past a blue light outside of the library on a cold winter evening. The blue lights 
were positioned around campus and an emergency call to DPS could be placed by depressing 
the red button (photos by Hemal Patel)

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Freshman German - Koester

Darci German 
Andrea Gervais 
Philip Goering 
Carolina Gonzalez 
Sarah Gordon 
Cara Gosney

Leanna Graham 
Emily Greenwalt 
Amanda Hagen-Stapleton 
Gannet Hallar 
Mary Ellen Hanff 
Andy Hansen

Russell Hardy 
Courtney Harrison 
Jaime Hatla 
Amy Heck 
Christopher Heck 
Mike Heckman

Cheri Heiser 
Laura Hoffman 
Amy Holbo 
Kevin Hollinger 
Jennifer Horton 
Monica Houghtlin

Kate Huedepohl 
Debbie Hunt 
Joy Hutcherson 
Rebecca Jannin 
Nathan Jeffries 
Christine Johnson

Kara Johnson 
Kelly Johnson 
Summer Johnson 
Todd Johnson 
Tom Johnson 
Joshua Johnston

Missy Jordan 
Andrius Juknys 
Lennora Jules 
Gina Karst 
Elizabeth Kelemen 
Melissa Kendrick

Christina Kindle 
Andrea Klarner 
Jeff Klee 
John Klein 
Jennifer Kocher 
Amy Koester

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Freshmen Kopp-Muse

In awe of the pachyderms approaching him, a Kirksville youth rests on the iron bars of their 
corral. Besides the free elephant and tiger viewings, there were fees charged to see the "world's 
scariest" reptilian exhibit, "world's smallest" horse, and a large Vietnamese, pot-bellied pig. 
(photo by Kristin Schnelten)

Two circus members on horseback acknowledge the audience in the bleachers as the grand 
parade of elephants and horses slowly passes by on its way around the tent. The human and 
animal costumes as well as a human-drawn rickshaw supported this year's asian theme (photo 
submitted by Hillary Maciel)

Jennifer Kopp 
Leah Korte 
Scott Korte 
Constance Kovach 
Ann Kralik 
Amanda Krause

Tina Kuenzel 
David Kuschel 
Meegan Lamb 
Nancy Lamon 
Gina Lauver 
Amy LeBrell

Traci Leger 
Andy Loehr 
Shawn Logan 
Sarah Loseman 
Kelly Lovan 
Kendra Lukefahr

Elizabeth Mals 
Daniel Maranan 
Anthony Marek 
Amy Maslan 
Julia Mast 
Leah Mathews

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Circus hits the 'Ville for two shows
Under the Big Top

Surrounded by hundreds of small children, many of which were eating pickles on sticks, students 
found themselves staring at the various gravity-defying acts of Barnum and Bailey's World's 
Largest Traveling Circus on Sept. 27.

For $8, students and community members could wedge themselves into the narrow wooden 
bleachers to see the show they had been hearing about for weeks.

The advertisements appeared weeks before the big night and there was no resisting the call of 
caramel apples. Vendors sold many other foods while juggling and animal training main events 
were featured under the big top.

While others were called by the dill pickle and apple snacks, senior Jake Wharton went straight 
from work to the 7:30 p.m. show so he ate a hotdog and circus peanuts for dinner. Many 
purchased the $1 bag of peanuts in search of a free balloon offered by Shananigans The Clown.

"The marketing by the clowns pumped me up," said Wharton. "I bought some because they 
made me crave peanuts."

The presence of circus food did not distract from the amazing acrobatics displayed over the five 
rings. Animal training of horses and then the lions, tigers, and liger hybrid cats took place in the 
center ring.

"My dad was pretty impressed when I told him that there was a five-ring circus here," senior 
Cathy Paulsen said. "He said everyone should go. It's the only circus I've ever been to."

The Asian theme for this year's circus included performers wearing oriental apparel, a Chinese 
dragon and rickshaw as part of the traditional elephant parade.

Members of the audience such as Wharton did not seem to find this out of the ordinary.

"It's an exotic show to begin with so the theme fit," Wharton said. "Most of the performers were 
Asian, South American or Mexican -it was a very diverse group anyway."

Outside of the tent, circus goers had the opportunity to admire the variety of animals up close. 
Visitors also had the opportunity to come in the morning while the animals were unloaded. 
Elephant rides, a baby giraffe and the world's smallest registered horse were featured animal 
sideshows.

Even though the 19" horse and a gigantic Vietnamese pot-bellied pig cost extra to see, senior 
Hillary Maciel shelled out $1 to see both.

"I wanted to see if it was a real horse or if it was one of those Monte Python creations," Maciel 
said. "I went to see the 'Pet of the Superstars' because I like pigs and I wanted to see how fat he 
was."

While students were fixated by the pets and were mesmerized by the high-flying acrobats, there 
was no denying the presence of the pickles. The circus accoutrements and the various food 
items on sticks had come to the 'Ville.

by Leia Fizette

Joslyn Mathis 
Scott Maue 
Art McAlister 
Michelle McCarty 
Shannon McCarty 
Heather McClure

Beth McCurdy 
Robin McKee 
Jennifer McKellips 
Andrea Menke 
Jennifer Mercado 
Marissa Merchant

Angela Meyer 
Bekka Meyer 
Arwen Miller 
David Miller 
Michael Miller 
Justin Moody

Patti Moran 
Trish Mounts 
Andrea Mueller 
Brenton Mumford 
Daniel Murphy 
Chad Muse

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Taking a break with her apple, senior Amy Hubbell puts her feet up and enjoys the atmosphere 
of a Mainstreet Market studying table. Although the quiet lounge did not allow food, students 
found that food and studying went well together at the SUB's Mainstreet and Down Under 
locations.

Stress Attack
Something to talk about

"When I'm stressed, I stand on a chair, blow bubbles and listen to Donny Osmond music, 
especially during finals week."~junior Kim Dembinski

"Stress to me equals a few little letters-M&Ms"~sophomore Heather Hackmann

"In times of stress, the most important thing to do is to take care of yourself physically- by 
eating right, getting plenty of rest and exercising."~Lou Ann Gilchrist,director of University 
Counseling Services

Solo player freshman Eric Asher escapes the pressure of homework by portraying a character in 
Tekken 2 in the Take Five Gamesroom. The 25-cent video game developed into a daily habit for 
Asher who spent $5 daily playing against other people and the computer (photos by Kerry 
Nekola)

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Freshmen Nahm - Schoenherr

Molly Nahm 
Jessica Neighbors 
Julie Nenninger 
Angela Newton 
Jennifer Nicholson 
Bradley Niebling

Janet Noll 
Amanda Norment 
Kathleen Northcutt 
Lynn Obermark 
Michael Odorizzi 
Jeff Oedewaldt

Roger Oien 
John Palmer 
Marcia Palmer 
Michelle Pattavina 
Katja Paulsen 
Jenn Payne

Craig Perrigo 
Charis Phillips 
Kerri Phillips 
James Platt 
Carrie Plocher 
Sara Potts

Nathan Powderly 
Kris Preiss 
Alissa Preucil 
Theresa Pund 
Darryl Record 
Jeannie Redding

Michael Reinke 
Steven Rhoades 
Kristina Richards 
Zach Rieder 
Marilyn Rippy 
Jeannette Ritchey

Maya Rittershouse 
Karen Roberts 
Scott Roberts 
Renee Robinett 
Suzanne Robinson 
Sara Rogers

Eileen Rueth 
Jimmy Ruiz 
Becky Salaban 
Holly Savage 
Lynn Schiermeyer 
Amy Schoenherr

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Elizabeth Scott Kerry Scott Laura Scott David Seabaugh Lora Selle Chalise Shaw

Donna Sherman Suzanne Sherman Jeffery Shine Matthew Siemer Keri Silea Scott Simmons

John Slama Christopher Smith Kevin Snow Jennifer Socha Kristen Sorensen Carol Souders

Stefani Stangler Kara Steiniger LaShondra Stephens Kimberly Stephenson Rob Stilley Christina 
Straatmann

Members of new cult on quad feel
Sack Religious

Picture this: two people outside your dormitory window started batting a small object with their 
feet and knees.

The hacky sack was back. Many students did this to relieve the boredom of a warm autumn day.

At NMSU in the fall, it wasn't unusual to see four or five circles of people hacking as one walked 
around campus. The sport, started in California in the 1970's, had definitely been revived.

"Hacking," as the dedicated affectionately called it, was both a self and social sport. Hackers 
started out alone, batting the sack with their feet, head, back, anything but their hands and 
arms. Typically, other hackers came up, joined in for awhile and left.

"When someone's hacking, you can just walk up and join," junior David Stribling said.

Stribling hacked whenever he had a free moment, taking a blanket outside with sack and stereo.

"Sometimes, I'd hack for eight hours a day," he said.

Hackers did need time to practice. Hacking required excellent foot-eye coordination.

Like other sports of its type, to hack well required mastering different moves that various 
hackers had devised and practiced. The time from which the sack was let out of the hand until it 
hit the ground was called a "run." Among these were moves to the outside-- when the sack was 
far to the left or right; body shots-- when a hacker used a body part other than a foot or knee; 
and stalls-- complex moves that trap the sack briefly, pausing the run.

Most hackers agreed they'd only hack for an hour or two before the group dissolved into a few 
friends talking about how much work they had to do. Basically, it was a way for them to get 
excercise in lieu of going to the gym for an intensive work-out session. Hacking could be just as 
much exercise as using a treadmill or a Stairmaster and, unlike these machines, it could be done 
virtually anywhere outdoors.

Hacking was popular among friends because of its "no pressure" attitude. One of the unwritten 
rules, according to Stribling, was that hackers never apologized for missing a kick.

There was no victory or defeat. There were no tournaments on campus, no national 
championships. The only competition was between small teams of people, alternating between 
laughing and hacking. The only goals were to keep the bag aloft and have fun.

So if you saw two people out in the Quad with just a blanket and a sack made of hemp and filled 
with beans start to twist every which way to keep the sack up in the air, don't worry. That's what 
hacking's about.

by Adam Potthast

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Freshmen Scott-Vibbert

Rachel Street 
Jason Studley 
Alicia Stueber 
Tim Suddarth 
Erica Sule 
Channa Sullivan

Rebecca Svuba 
Brian Swanson 
Julie Terwelp 
Dan Thomann 
Joel Thomas 
Michael Thomas

Ryane Thomas 
Deric Thrasher 
Jennifer Top 
Tamara Topaz 
Joseph Totton 
Christina Truesdale

Brian Umali 
David Unger 
Rachel Uttech 
Mike Vallely 
Josh Vest 
Carolyn Vibbert

Keeping his eye on the hacky sack so he can make a "hit," freshman Guppy Giardina awaits the 
delayed, Campus Christian Fellowship-sponsored "Dogs on the Lawn" concert. Bored students 
found this activity a good way to burn calories and to socialize.

Freshman Brian Nanista keeps his balance after executing a tricky "hit" of the hacky sack at the 
outreach program in Kirk Gym. He went to listen to the bands Antle Walked By and The 
Weathermen for free and used the intervening time to goof around with his friends. (photos by 
Rachael Grissom)

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Junior Ray Finney whispers in the ear of Kay Brockmann while enjoying a week-night at Toons. 
Local bars were not as noisy during the week as compared to weekends so they were regular 
places for some students to meet people of the opposite sex.

Pickup Lines
Something to talk about

"Your parents must be thieves-- they stole the stars out of the sky and put them in your eyes."
-sophomore Jessica Rieser

"You must be tired. You've been running through my mind all day."
-junior Eric Disney

"If I had written the alphabet, 'U' and I would be together."
-sophomore Teresa McAlpine

Senior Laura Runge and graduate Dave Prasse meet at the DuKum Inn after work on a 
Wednesday to discuss the day's events. The bar, located just south of the square, was one of the 
most popular bars that students frequented due to its drinks and ambiance (photos by Kerry 
Nekola)

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Freshmen Vogt-Zesch

Beverly Vogt 
Lindsey Wade 
Carrie Wainwright 
Jennifer Warmann 
Jennifer Washburn 
Tricia Welch

Melissa White 
Meredith Wiecher 
Diane Wiele 
Amy Wieseler 
Les Wight 
Courtney Williams

Kelli Williams 
Ryan Wilson 
Erin Winfrey 
Kristin Wirkus 
Mike Witt 
Carrie Woodrum

Jennifer Woods 
Elizabeth Worthington 
Amy Woulfe 
Shelly Yaeger 
Nicole Yanick 
Christina Yeager

Elsa Youngsteadt 
Melanie Yuracko 
Peggy Zahner 
Emily Zesch

Finding a poster to fit within one's budget sometimes took time as an interested buyer discovers 
as he surveys the selection from a poster merchant in front of the SUB. Music posters such as 
Kurt Cobain in the background and those from movies were perennial favorites (photo by 
Rachael Grissom)

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Sophomores Abel-Davis

Taking a break from his lunch of fettucine alfredo, freshman Darnell Powers sips orangeade and 
admires the new decor in the Ryle Hall cafeteria. When Powers could not find a suitable entree, 
he resorted to eating his two favorite standbys: cereal and cheese pizza (photo by Rachael 
Grissom)

Frugal, vegetarian gourmet senior Mary Bryant compares prices of Hy-Vee's tofu selection in the 
produce department. The campus cafeterias often served Sicilian tofu balls to supplement 
protein intake of meat-free diners; those off campus also prepared creative tofu meals (photo 
by Laura Hoechst)

Kirsten Abel 
Blake Ahrens 
Michele Allen 
Cassandra Anders 
Mike Arnold 
Carrie Auer

Kimberly Auer 
Sharon Bader 
Misty Baker 
Thaddeus Baker 
Melanie Ballanger 
Curtis Barber

Brian Barnard 
Sara Barton 
Kelly Beale 
Erika Beine 
Greg Bell 
Jennifer Bell

Bethany Bernier 
Tia Bivens 
Joel Block 
Heather Bollaert 
Daphne Bond 
Amy Borchardt

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Coping with cafeteria vegetarian entrees
Collegiate Herbivores

What do you do when you are in an environment that considers you a "minority" because of 
your eating habits?

Vegetarians faced this problem every day, and although, as sophomore Ann Brennecke said, 
"The cafeteria tries," many agreed that it was hard for vegetarians to get much variety in their 
diets while eating in college.

Brennecke became a vegetarian her first year in high school because "it was the cool thing to 
do." She and her brother were both in an ecology club and all of the members decided to 
become vegetarians. Six months later Brennecke wanted to go back to eating meat but her body 
could not take it, and so she has been a vegetarian ever since.

As opposed to at home, where she could make a variety of meals for herself, Brennecke found it 
hard to eat at college because she did not like most of the meatless meals that the cafeteria 
served.

"I like baked cheese mostaccioli," Brennecke said. "I think that's it!"

Freshman Darnell Powers had been a vegetarian since he was born. Comments like, "Come on, 
eat some meat" did not bother Powers because he never desired meat. Away from home, 
Powers got his protein through protein drinks, and he ate cheese and eggs. Powers' family ate a 
lot of soybeans, but at school he also felt that his diet was lacking variety.

"The cafeteria is straight and everything but it could be improved-- something more than french 
fries and tater tots every day. They only have bean burritos and grilled cheese every once in a 
while," Powers said.

Freshman Cari Luppens found that eating sufficient protein and iron was the toughest part 
about not eating meat, especially at school. Luppens ate cereal, bread, baked potatoes, pasta 
and sandwiches in the cafeteria but ate less healthy food than she ate at home.

"Here, I eat cereal a lot and more junk food," Luppens said. "At home, I ate spaghetti with like 
every meal. I love Italian food."

Freshman Sara Fincham became a vegetarian for health reasons.

"At first I started off cutting down red meat and just ate turkey and chicken," Fincham said. 
"Now I only eat meat on special occasions like Thanksgiving."

Unlike the others, Fincham felt that the cafeteria provided adequately for her eating habits. She 
ate cereal, fruit, vegetables, bagels and baked potatoes which was what she also ate at home.

She got comments from others like, "We're gonna make you eat a hamburger!" However, 
Fincham said that being a vegetarian was all about willpower.

"You phase yourself out of eating meat," she said. "Eventually you don't even realize that you 
are not eating it."

Cafeteria food was not like "home cooked" for the minority of college students who were 
vegetarians; they learned to make the best of meat-free selections.

Alyssa Conine

Denise Borcherding 
Justina Bowers 
Brandy Branson 
Ann Brennecke 
Nathan Brewer 
Jeremy Bunch

Victoria Caltagirone 
Matt Calvin 
Maureen Cannon 
Matthew Cantrell 
Christine Carlson 
Melissa Chapman

Ross Chickering 
Amanda Chidester 
Carl Christensen 
Terry Cline 
Christopher Coffey 
Bridgette Collins

Maria Conley 
Mandy Craig 
Pat Cross 
Amanda Crowell 
Kristin Davidson 
Michelle Davis

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Following a growing trend, sophomore Marshall Rowland lifts up his shirt to display his left 
pierced nipple. Students often took the unisex plunge and had eyebrows, lips or navels pierced 
while on vacation or while on daytrips away from Kirksville.

Body Piercings
Something to talk about

"It only hurts as much as it should. It was the most erotic and sensual experience I've ever 
experienced." -sophomore Marshall Rowland

"I wouldn't do it. It's just a crazy thing to do to your body."-sophomore Michael Schickler

"I got my belly-button pierced because it's something I always wanted to do just to be 
different."-freshman Wendi Kishi

Nicole Mattes' fourth earring is on the inner lobe of her ear rather than on the bottom lobe like 
her first three holes. Mattes did not push the needle through herself, but paid to have it done 
painlessly in St. Louis, (photos by Kerry Nekola)

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Sophomores Dillon - Hildmann
Deborah Dillon 
Antoinette Dismuke 
Cora Dodd 
Janette Dumas 
Tanya Dutton 
Theresa Eggleston

Shannon Ehlers 
Melissa Ehm 
Brian Eichholz 
Jennifer Elam 
Doug Erickson 
Matt Eusterbrock

Scott Fleming 
Josh Florence 
Kathleen Flynn 
Courtney Folino 
Regina Franke 
Jennifer Frankenberg

Clifford Frasher 
Jason Friedline 
Jamie Fry 
Tara Fuller 
Gregory Gaydos 
Kristin Geier

Molly Gillespie 
Geni Goetze 
Jennifer Gooch 
Jacqueline Graham 
Howard Grattan 
Chris Griffin

Karin Griggs 
Mark Grubb 
Gwen Habel 
Heather Hackmann 
Carrie Hamre 
Chris Hanff

Melissa Hanthorn 
Nathan Hardesty 
Holly Harmes 
Chad Harris 
Sara Harshaw 
James Hart

Carrie Hartung 
Rebecca Hawthorne 
Damon Hays 
Valerie Heaton 
Tami Heger 
Kristin Helke

Aimee Hellweg 
Kenneth Hendricks 
Jason Herbig 
Jessica Hicks 
Stacey Hildebrandt 
Joan Hildmann

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Rob Hoesly 
Gerilyn Hoven 
Patricia Hutchison 
Lisa Irby 
Denise Irwin 
Liina Jaani

Doug Jameson 
Heather Jeffrey 
Toby Johnson 
Jason Jones 
Lisa Kays 
Elizabeth Kelly

Michelle Kenyon 
Megan Kesterson 
Elaine King 
Jennifer Kirchner 
Monica Knapp 
Patrick Kozemski

Lisa Kralina 
Frank Kremer 
Sarah Kreunen 
Jill Kruse 
Jason Lamping 
Ian Lange

Married couples manage jobs, homework as
Partners for Life in School

Many people may have thought that balancing marriage and school was difficult, but married 
couples felt the scales were tipped in their direction.

Seniors Ryan and Carrie Parmenter began their day when the alarm sounded at 7:30 a.m. They 
both had 8:30 a.m. classes so they walked together in the morning. Ryan finished classes at 
10:30 a.m., so he went home to the couple's apartment and fixed lunch. When Carrie finished 
classes at 12:30 p.m., she ate with her husband.

Although some might think that it would be harder to be married while going to school, the 
Parmenters disagreed.

"I haven't found it much of a challenge to balance the two," Carrie said.

The advantages were that they always had someone to do something with, they were both 
more focused on their work and they studied more than when single.

The disadvantage was making plans for after graduation, because Carrie would graduate one 
semester before Ryan.

The Parmenter's friends, all single, thought it was neat that Ryan and Carrie were married.

The Parmenters were often asked why they married before graduating from college. Ryan's 
brother was in the Peace Corps, and he wanted his brother to be present for the wedding. So, 
Ryan and Carrie married May 20, 1995.

Freshman John and sophomore Dana Boyer had two classes together and enjoyed studying 
together. Since John had less reading, he was able to help with the chores like cooking and 
cleaning.

"One of the struggles we have is mixing the chores up between us," John said.

Besides spending time together while studying, the couple also tried to attend athletic events, 
go bowling with friends or camp.

"He is my best friend," Dana said. "That's why we do so much together."

All of their friends were single, but they were in serious relationships. Therefore, they did not 
get strange reactions from their friends about being married.

The Boyers thought it was easier to be married while they were students. Since they both had 
jobs at Wal-Mart, they had two incomes. They also received more money from the government 
as independents plus Dana's Bright Flight scholarship. The couple planned savings so money was 
not a concern.

"We don't really think much about the advantages and disadvantages much; it kind of all just 
flows, it seems like, for us," John said.

John and Dana advised that anyone thinking about getting married while they are a student 
should make sure there is chemistry, a future plan and money before the wedding.

by Jamie Stafford

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Sophomores Hoesly - Morrow

Patrick Layden 
Matt Lazinski 
Sara Lieb 
Julie Lindsay 
Elizabeth Luebbers 
Trisha Lynn

Michael Madonia 
Renee Manley-Markowski 
Jennifer Markham 
Scott Maschmann 
Kurt Mason 
Kelly Mathewman

Robyn May 
Sarah McAlpin 
Teresa McAlpine 
Stephanie Meuris 
Lance Meyer 
Amanda Mincemeyer

John Mitchell 
Sean Moenkhoff 
Jenny Morey 
Heather Morgan 
Jamie Morgan 
Kelly Morrow

Preparing Friday dinner, married senior Kevin Tulipana and graduate student Kara Tulipana 
share dinner preparations for a barbecue by washing mushrooms. The two pursued different 
careers: Kevin was a biology pre-med major while Kara was a MAH music major.

Married seniors Claralyn Price-Bollinger and Matt Bollinger take a break together in the media 
center. As advertising manager of the Index, Price-Bollinger had to coordinate advertising 
representatives for each issue while Bollinger reviewed class notes (photos by Laura Hoescht)

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Sophomores Mueller - Sergott

Heidi Mueller 
Marcia Mullins 
Heather Murphy 
Ryan Murphy 
Jamie Neal 
Kolbey Nelson

Lisa Nelson 
Abby Nicholson 
Angie Nicholson 
Missy Norman 
Cara O'Connor 
Jennifer Odefey

Kim Oelschlaeger 
Oluwaseun Orebiyi 
Jessica Orf 
Christopher Palo 
Beth Passini 
Jeff Pauls

Nathaniel Peters 
Amy Peterson 
Catherine Pezold 
Angela Pierce 
Carolyn Pihir 
Kimberly Pogue

Aaron Popp 
Curtis Pote 
Adam Potthast 
Michael Price 
Valerie Radek 
Stephanie Reed

Sara Reisdorf 
Krista Ridings-Witowski 
Hank Rischar 
Christine Robben 
Laurelyn Roberts 
Lisa Roberts

David Rogers 
Michelle Rohrer 
Sarah Roll 
Danny Rotert 
Shelly Russell 
Tony Russo

Matthew Saabye 
Jaimie Scarborough 
Matthew Schaefer 
Darcy Schelker 
Jennifer Schmidt 
Todd Schneck

Jean Schodrowski 
Catherine Schopp 
Jody Sellers 
Aimee Senf 
Susan Senger 
Nicole Sergott

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Behind a bright orange plastic fence, construciton workers assemble a handicap ramp on the 
north side of Science Hall. The activity reduced the number of building exits and occurred after 
the south ramp was completed.

Campus Construction
Something to talk about

"I think that with all the prospective students on campus, it looks bad to have everything torn 
up."-junior Ashley Marx	 

"I really think that they could have waited until summer instead of doing everything at once."
~sophomore Laura Talbott

"They shouldn't start on one project until they're finished with another."
~junior Keith Bessinger

Besides the construction at Science Hall and the Virginia Young Stanton Garden in front of 
Pickler Memorial Library, the new parking lot west of campus offers welding for this 
construction worker to do. The recreation center construction closed a lot north of Centennial 
Hall but new lots south of the hall were opened, (photos by Hemal Patel)

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Sophomores Shafer-Zyk

Ensconced with a piece of cappucino cream pie and something to drink, junior Amy 
Mecklenburg studies with a friend in a Country Kitchen booth. Mecklenburg had many reading 
assignments as a double major in English and Biology and the late hours offered by the 
restaurant were convenient.

Freshman John Kirtley and sophomore Liz Amann fortify themselves with caffeine in order to 
stay alert to study world and American romantic literature, respectively. The two enjoyed the 
coffee and pastries at the Washington Street Java Company, formerly known as Rock'n Java, 
(photos by Laura Hoescht)

Shelly Shafer 
Jason Simmons 
Takara Singleton 
Brent Skold 
Garrett Slaton 
Jennifer Smith

Marcus Smith 
Jill Snitker 
Daniel Spomer 
Emily Steffans 
Brandon Stewart 
Kate Stoddard

Christine Stone 
Matt Strayhorn 
Laura Talbott 
Chris Tamme 
Erin Taylor 
Keith Teeple

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Combination of caffeine and cards distract from
Late Night Book Show

It was a Wednesday night and two sets of friends were staked out at Rock-N-Java pulling an all-
nighter. Drinking coffee and hot chocolate while they studied provided the caffeine that pushed 
them through the long night.

All-nighters were nothing new to freshman Jamie Brown and sophomore Jaime Lasley. Since 
they were roommates they pulled their all-night study sessions together. They studied in their 
room, a friend's room, the Newman Center or the Ryle Hall main lounge. They even took e-mail 
breaks or drove through Hardee's for french fries during the course of an all-nighter.

Brown and Lasley said they pulled all-nighters about once a week. In fact, they pulled four all-
nighters during finals week. Although they managed to survive all four, they did not suggest it 
should become routine.

"Fifty hours is not recommended," Lasley said.

Seniors J.R. Slubowski and Heather Hendrickson were another set of friends spending their 
evening at the coffee shop. Slubowski said he pulled all-nighters about once a month as a 
freshman. He and Hendrickson studied on the fourth floor of Missouri Hall. During the course of 
the evening, they would go to Pancake City for a study break.

Hendrickson said that pulling all-nighters was not good because she would be sleeping when she 
took the test.

Both Slubowski and Hendrickson laughed at memories of their all-nighters. Once, they played 
the card game Speed with their friends for a study break. Instead of putting the cards on the 
table, they placed the cards at opposite ends of the lounge.

"You had to run back and forth to get the cards you needed, " Hendrickson said.

The students had tips for fellow students needing to stay up late. All four advised against the use 
of Vivarin, a drug intended to help you stay awake. Lasley said it made her tired after about 30 
minutes.

Slubowski and Hendrickson warned against playing games because they said they did not get 
any studying done.

"Suddenly, we were playing pirates on the couch," Hendrickson said.

Lasley recommended that people not eat breakfast after not sleeping for a long time. She said it 
made you more tired because all of your energy was used for digestion.

The four students agreed that it was their friends that helped them through the long nights.

Brown said, "It's a lot easier when you're doing it with a fun friend."

By Jamie Stafford

Jacqueline Teskey 
Terri Thomasson 
Becca Turner 
Dave Vratny 
Traci Watrous 
Michael Watson, Jr.

Julie Werdes 
Katherine Weyforth 
Jacy Whitaker 
Natalie Whitten 
Thomas Williams 
Becky Winfrey

Deena Wiss 
Anne Wittmer 
Lori Woehrer 
Sarah Woods 
Steven Young 
Sarah Zapf

Laura Zyk

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Senior Trish Schulte glumly examines her share of the monthly phone bill for her house. Schulte 
had to pay costly instate rates for calls placed home to her parents in St. Louis and also faced 
crosscountry charges in calls placed to her sister in Seattle.

Phoning Home
Something to talk about

"My phone bills are usually close to $80 a month, mostly to my family and random friends."
-junior Meagan Bonnell

"I only get to see my boyfriend a few times a year because he goes to school in Los Angeles. We 
talk at least once a day, so our bills are about $200 each."
~sophomore Aimee Loring

"I spend a lot calling my girlfriend in Springfield. The University service was too expensive, so I 
got a phone card that cut my bills in half."
-freshman Brad Niebling

By averting his head, senior John Hussey removes himself from his friends in order to hear the 
other party better. Many students found it financially painful to maintain a line of 
communication between themselves and parents or long-distant friends (photos by Kerry 
Nekola)

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Juniors Abraha - Davidson

Asmerom Abraha 
Jennine Adamek 
Kristin Adank 
John Ahlers 
Fiona Alexander 
Nathan Alexander

Joanna Andrews 
Carl Appel 
Shirley Arteaga 
Ron Ashbaugh 
Justin Atkinson 
Aaron Augustine

Salamasina Avegalio 
Katie Ballmann 
Laura Beck 
Susan Beeler 
Amy Benoist 
William Bequette

Sean Beste 
Ruth Anne Beutler 
Shapath Bhatta 
Joseph Black 
Sarah Black 
Charity Boeger

Angela Bowers 
Marcy Boyd 
Sara Braaf 
Fabian Breland 
Aaron Bridge 
Jennifer Brostek

Rebecca Brugmann 
Terrie Burch 
Erin Burns 
Nathan Byrnes 
Janice Capes 
Mike Cavato

Jason Chorazy 
Catherine Clamp 
Cara Cochran 
Diana Cochran 
Ken Compton 
Ranessa Cooper

Lori Cox
Elizabeth Cummings 
Sara Dabrowski 
Amy Dahman 
Nicole Daniel 
Robert Davidson

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Stacie Davis 
Mary Ellen Delsing 
Sarah Derks 
Lara DeNatale 
Sammy DeOrnellas 
Keith Doane

Joanne Doherty 
Sean Doherty 
Kelly Dolles 
Rob Dowil 
Brian Drake 
Dakin Dugaw

Valerie Elkins 
Wendy Ergle 
Amy Evans 
Nelson Evans 
Christine Evertz 
Karin Farber

Sarah Farthing 
Tyrone Fernando 
Teri Fields 
Marci Filipowicz 
Amie Ford 
Robert Fulmer

Coach, Teams Find Creative Ways to Give
Heart-Earned Money

A heart is a precious gift that is essential to human life. Many times we take heart beats for 
granted . . . until someone we know falls victim to heart disease.

Jack Schrader, head coach of Northeast's men's basketball team became involved with the 
American Heart Association four years ago. His interest was aided by the fact that both his 
daughter and his father received open heart surgery. For the past two years, Schrader served as 
the President of the Adair County branch of the AHA.

"The Heart Association is composed of education, communication of heart disease programs, 
and fund-raisers for research," said Schrader.

This year, Schrader found a fun way to help raise money for the AHA by involving the NMSU 
men's basketball team.

"People pledge an amount of money for every free throw they (the team members) make. For 
every one we miss, I pledge one dollar," Schrader said.

The fund-raiser called "Hoops for Heart" worked pretty well, but there was a surprise . . . the 
basketball team was unaware that their free throw shots counted for more than a score. Over 
$80-90 was raised in missed free throws and $140-150 in baskets made.

Off of the basketball court, Schrader kept busy with the AHA. Each year, he held a "Jump Rope 
for Heart." This year's event was held on Jan. 27, and volunteers came from the community and 
the campus to help out. One group was Coach Dennis Sweeney's soccer team.

"We try to encourage the players to get involved in any worthwhile event in the community. It's 
a good thing for them to get involved in, and it raises money for the AHA," Sweeney said.

February was "National Heart Month," and there were many events planned. Businesses and 
restaurants were contacted to provide free services for an auction.

"They donate, for example, an evening meal for two, and they auction it off," Schrader said.

Usually included at the auction were tickets to a few Bulldog athletic events such as the football 
and basketball games.

The proceeds benefited the AHA, and the Adair County branch in particular. Adair County has 
seen their efforts returned. In the last two years, KCOM received grants amounting to $75,000 
for research in heart disease.

Schrader had help from various organizations at Northeast, as well as from KCOM's Dan Martin, 
and Norm Stewart. Schrader hoped to reach out to other schools' AHA programs in Adair 
County.

by Laura Hoffman

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Juniors Davis-Holbo

Matt Gardner 
TyJuan Garrett 
Sri Ghanta 
Gina Giesler 
Scott Gilbert 
Shawnna Gillette

Maggie Glenney 
Lexi Glynias 
Jill Goodheart 
Shelly Grail 
Wendy Gray 
Katy Gritmacker

Steven Grote 
Katherine Hardy 
Jason Harris 
Priscilla Harris 
Rachel Heidbreder 
Angela Helmick

Dena Higbee 
Jennifer Hillman 
Laura Hoechst 
John Hoefer 
Danielle Hoff 
Carrie Holbo

Jack Schrader, head coach of the men's basketball team, gives a pep talk to the five men who 
came off the floor during a time-out. Schrader also lent his expertise to the "Jump Rope for 
Heart" community fund-raiser for the AHA. (photo by John Russo)

Watching as a member of his basketball team takes a free throw, head coach Schrader bears 
witness to the "Hoops for Heart" program. Fans pledged money for each successful free throw 
while the coach paid one dollar for those which never made it. (photo by Aaron Manfull)

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Rather than worrying about purchasing a blue, green or red sticker, many students gave up on 
driving cars to campus and rode their bikes instead. Although some felt the cost of parking 
stickers, $35, for the 1995-96 academic year was steep, the price was slated to increase in 1996-
97 to $50.

Parking Problems
Something to talk about

"I've had a lot of parking tickets-- probably for about 10 different reasons."
~sophomore Carin Hunt

"I ride my bike to campus, so that eliminates any parking problems for me."
~junior James Bopp

"It is usually hard to find a parking spot on Sunday nights when I come back from out of town."
~ freshman Ryan Murdock

The Circle drive in front of McClain Hall was often the site of parking tickets as students and 
faculty vied for the few available spaces. The gravel commuter lot south of Centennial Hall was 
closed in February to be paved without another being opened, making the parking crunch 
especially bad. (photos by Antony George)

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Juniors Honey-Moore

Kimberly Honey 
Lori Hook 
Kevin Hough 
Suzzie Huff 
Todd Hunt 
Akiha Imazu

Cindy Irvine 
S.M. Shafiqul Islam 
Kelly Jackson 
Kelly Johns 
Shannon Johnson 
Staci Johnson

Carrie Jorgenson 
Lana Jozwiak 
Sarah Kelly 
Danielle King 
Andrea Kliegl 
Paula Kliethermes

Brian Koenen 
Miyuki Kojima 
Carly Kotinek 
Shanna Kraemer 
Amy Krakowiecki 
Greg Kristoff

Brenda Lasey 
Kristopher Laurson 
Charles Ledgerwood 
Timothy Lemen 
Joshua Lindsay 
Beth Lock

Jan Loussaert 
Sarah Lucas 
Karen Luzader 
Kathryn Lynch 
Aaron Manfull 
Garrett Marshall

Christopher Marstall 
Ashley Marx 
Amanda Matz 
Jill Mayes 
Megan McBride 
Cynthia McCabe

Megan McCracken 
Colleen Meyer 
Kristin Meyer 
Ned Miller 
Kristen Moffitt 
Chad Moore

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Juniors Moots - Schumann

As director of the small business development center, Glen Giboney uses his laptop computer 
for a variety of purposes. Giboney took the laptop on trips to calculate financial projection 
statements for established and prospective business owners.

Most business owners seeking help from the NMSU-sponsored small business development 
center found their way to the office on Patterson Street. The director traveled to attend four 
statewide meetings and work with other agencies (photos by Hemal Patel)

Lori Moots 
Megan Mosher 
Jill Muehling 
Mike Mueller 
James Myers 
Juanita Myles

Rebecca Neuman 
Liz Norby 
Michael Nortrup 
Shannon Oelschlaeger 
Jason Oesterly 
Lisa Olson

Janet O'Neal 
Paul Padberg 
Hina Patel 
Christina Paulsell 
Christina Payne 
Teressa Payton

Bron Phillips 
Robin Pillen 
Kyle Plackemeier 
Tami Poehlman 
Danielle Porter 
Sandi Powell

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For the Campus Center It Was
Local Business as Usual

They made it their job to get down to business.

Glen Giboney and Irma Witt were the only two people who worked in the Small Business 
Development Center, a branch of the University's business division. Giboney, the center director 
and Witt, the secretary, assisted in providing education and training for small businesses.

"The main purpose of the center was to give one-on-one advice and counseling to small 
business owners," Giboney said. "We also provide business management training."

The Small Business Development Center offered free consulting to anyone who owned a small 
business or was thinking of starting one. The center only charged for services during group 
seminars. The businesses' sizes were determined by the sales volume in retail, and by the 
number of employees in manufacturing.

"There's really no set limits," Giboney said. "We haven't had a problem with businesses that are 
too large because the majority of them have less than 10 members."

The Small Business Development Center assisted approximately 125 businesses in the 1995 
fiscal year. Business owners were referred to the center through their bank or by 
advertisements.

"We have run ads in the Kirksville Daily Express, local radio stations, direct mail and press 
releases," Giboney said.

Giboney used a great deal of resources to help determine how to assist business owners.

"It's easier to meet at my office because I have access to my reference materials and computer," 
Giboney said. "Everybody who comes in is different."

When individuals consulted the center, Giboney analyzed their businesses and figured out 
things like where the money was coming and going. He provided businesses with statistics and 
information to help them better manage themselves independently.

After his arrival in 1991, Giboney increased the flow of traffic in the center, and started a 10-
week self-employment seminar at a sub-agency in Macon.

"The training seminars are very interesting for business people because it gives them a feel for 
what they're getting into when they start a business," Witt said. "Those who take advantage are 
able to look at the whole picture, set goals and realize what they need to have a successful 
business."

There are over 12 small business development centers in the state of Missouri; each is affiliated 
with a two- or four-year college.

The center on the NMSU campus received more than half of its funding from the University. The 
rest was paid for by the U.S. Department of Small Business Administration.

By Dan Malone

Ann Price 
Heather Rae 
Linda Reed 
Patrick Reed 
Warren Reed 
Ryan Reeson

Dorothy Reid 
Dave Reinhardt 
Betsy Riley 
Rich Riley 
Christine Ritchey 
Jennifer Roach

Laura Rodey 
Angela Rogers 
Diana Ross 
Carrie Sabourin 
Jennifer Sagaser 
Paul Sager

David Sallee 
LaWanda Sanders 
Jayne Scanlan 
Jennifer Schlicht 
Matt Schmidt 
Dawn Schumann

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Beginning with the 1996 academic year, all buildings on campus were labeled with posted signs 
as smoke-free buildings. The ban did not affect the offices and classrooms as much as it did the 
public gathering places like Mainstreet Market and Campus Coffeehouse.

Smoke Alarm
Something to talk about

"The smoking policy on campus is alright. I have a smoking room in Dobson, and otherwise, you 
get used to smoking outside."
-freshman Julia Bahr 

"Smoking is fine in designated areas, as long as the smokers don't designate their own areas."
-junior Jennine Adamek

"I think the smoking policies on campus are a violation of smokers' rights. We should especially 
be able to smoke in Mainstreet, even if we're just by the windows where we wouldn't bother 
anyone."
-junior Chris Johnson

Braving the sudden blizzard that arrived on Feb. 15, sophomore Michelle Kenyon attempts to 
light a cigarette in the blowing snow on the back stoop of the SUB. Students and faculty found 
themselves heading outside to smoke when they felt the urge in campus buildings (photos by 
Laura Hoechst)

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Juniors Scott - Young

Rachel Scott 
Mike Shadle 
Kimberly Sheridan 
Amy Marie Shook 
Yashekia Simpkins 
David Skibbe

Kimberly Skoumal 
Candace Smaidris 
Brian Smith 
Thad Smith 
Kathy Smock 
Melinda Snyder

Jamie Stafford 
Amy Steelman 
Julie Steitz 
Reynard Stephens 
Carrie Stock 
Brian Stone

John Streicher 
Christina Tate 
Susan Thurnau 
Diane Tinkler 
Ryan Totten 
Genna Tramel

Tiffanie Tucker 
Joe Turner 
Julie Umscheid 
James Upchurch 
Rena Vannoy 
Staci Verman

Jessica Vouk 
Tonya Wade 
Lori Wahrenbrock 
Jennifer Wallace 
Jennifer Walz 
Jennifer Ward

Shawn Weber 
Susie Weis 
Brenda Weishaar 
Matthew Welge 
Jennifer Wickam 
Kiersten Wickham

Julie Wiechens 
Tasha Willits 
Stephanie Wilson 
Geoffrey Winkler 
Mark Wissel 
June Wright

Christina Young

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Marc Abbott 
Brian Adkisson 
Kristi Akins 
Jennifer Allen 
Sanjaya Amaratunga 
Jeffrey Amundsen

Kirsten Andrews 
Jessica Arnold 
Heather Auckly 
Cindy Backlund 
Kamala Baeder 
Chris Bahr

Janella Bahr 
Demund Baine 
Kirk Baker 
Shera Baker 
Jeff Barry 
Alan Barton

Swati Baxi 
Marcia Becker 
Joy Bender 
Linda Benjamin 
Kara Bergstrom 
Kara Bickhem

Break-in at vacant home over vacation a
Personal Affront

After the final police report had been filed, the stolen items added up to $4,338. The items 
included: 140 CDs, jewelry, cameras, walkmans, backpacks, money and even a roll of Life Savers.

The value of the material items added up like the feelings of insecurity and violation for five 
NMSU students whose house was burglarized over winter break.

"Mostly, I feel very violated," junior Brittany Mikesic, said. "The fact that their dirty hands were 
touching all of my things makes me want to wash all of my clothes and my sheets. The scary 
thing is that they looked at all of my pictures, and they probably know who I am."

Senior Kim Finley understood Mikesic's feelings.

"I don't really want to be alone anymore, and I now lock my bedroom doors at night when I am 
sleeping," Finley said. "I never used to do that. Last year I didn't even have a door to my room."

The violation was as hard to deal with as the process of putting their possesions back in order. 
The five roommates were notified of the break-in the day after Christmas when friends visited 
the house. There were still two weeks before they returned to Kirksville; meanwhile, they had to 
get things in order from a distance. They notified their landord, secured the house and filed 
reports to insurance companies.

An official report to the police was submitted after everyone assessed their losses. Four weeks 
later, the ordeal ended.

The students never imagined their house would be burglarized in Kirksville since it has a 
reportedly low crime rate. Senior Mary Blanford said that the low rate eased her mind about 
theft.

"I worried about my stuff being stolen more the first one or two years I was here," Blandford 
said. "When I wasn't really worried about it anymore, it actually happened."

Sophomore Renee Kory never imagined it would happen to her.

"At first I was surprised that this happened to our house and then, I was pissed off," Kory said.

"I always thought it would never happen to me and that was my downfall."

The residents took preventative measures to try to keep a burglary from happening again.

"We got our landlord to put a key deadbolt lock on our door," Mikesic said.

Finley went the extra mile to take her possessions with her.

"I even bring my engagement ring with me when I go to [swim} practice," Finley said.

The next time Finley prepared to go home she made sure to pack her CDs, her engagment ring 
and even her roll of Life Savers.

by Sara Reisdorf

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Seniors Abbott - DeBaets

Matthew Bollinger 
Steven Booher 
Cindy Bornhop 
Nici Bowman 
Rachel Braaf 
Amy Brewe

Jeffrey Brown 
Stephen Brumbaugh 
Lori Bryan 
Erin Bryant 
Jason Burckhardt 
Kelly Burns

Michele Carr 
Melinda Cartee 
Erin Cerny 
Yen-Ling Chen 
Tacy Clark 
Keith Clemons

Traci Clough 
Robyn Coff 
Sunhui Cook 
David Coon 
Rachel Cottingham 
Amy DeBaets

As one of five roommates, junior Brittany Mikesic makes sure she does her part to secure the 
apartment by engaging the lock. The front door had a deadbolt, but the back door was the one 
which was kicked in when the burglar broke into the residence.

When her house was burglarized over Christmas break, many CD's were stolen from senior Kim 
Finley. The gaps left in her collection were filled after insurance settled the loss of possessions 
(photos by Laura Hoechst)

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Seniors De Geeter - Hill

Danielle De Geeter 
Lisa DeRyke 
Deneen Dette 
Herman deTurk 
Daniel Dick 
Janel Dickey

Angela DiCostanzo 
Karinsa Dieckmann 
Melissa Dixon 
Zachary Dobbler 
Joshua Dobereiner 
Alyson Dorrell

Tracey Dowey 
Tracy Elder 
Deborah Engle 
Chris Eppard 
Denise Evans 
Melissa Even

Saskia Farber 
Ahad Fazelat 
Cristen Findley 
Kyle Fischer 
Daniel Fitzgerald 
Leia Fizette

Nathan Forrest 
Jeanne Gador 
Susan Gatzemeyer 
Kathleen Gawronski 
Alessandra Gentili 
Antony George

Mathew George 
Ranjan Ghosh 
Jon Gilsdorf 
Karen Goettemoeller 
Gerald Good 
Polly Gordon

Jennifer Gorman 
Shannon Graff 
Candice Greer 
Christina Grote 
Jacob Hafner 
Heath Hall

Patricia Hallac 
Angelique Halley 
Justin Harris 
Tim Heublein 
Cheryl Hightower 
Kimberly Hill

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Fire Drill

"Even though it's big and would be hard to take, I would take my computer. I can't live without 
it."
-freshman Daniel Jordan

"If my house was on fire, I would grab The Woobie-- the blanket I've had for 10 years."
~junior Kathy Milewski

"I would take a book called 'The Murderers Among Us' because it belonged to my father."
-sophomore Dan Baack

After investing large sums of money from after school jobs and birthdays, individuals with large 
CD collections consider them to be quite valuable. Some felt that it was of vital importance that 
they remember to grab select jewel cases on their way out the door during a fire.

Personal effects such as family pictures, photo albums, letters and jewelry were frequently the 
objects of choice for students to grab and take out of their house. In the actual event of a fire, 
many would have been pressed to escape in one piece and save momentos at the same time, 
(photos by Antony George)

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Seniors Himmelberg - McKinnie

Mixed in with the promotional literature for film developing and limited edition collectors' 
plates is the list of CDs included in the shipment. Students had to send remittance for tax and a 
shipping and handling fee for each unit on top the CD list price.

Senior Leighann Chumney smiles as she sees which new CD she can add to her collection. Music 
clubs such as BMG sent postcard notices of featured CDs which would be automatically sent if 
the postcard was not returned (photos by Laura Hoechst)

Leah Himmelberg 
John Hindes 
Karmen Holdinghausen 
Michael Holloway 
Chew Ping How 
Maisie Howard

Chiung-Chih Hsu 
Amy Hubbell 
Bobby Hughes 
David Hunsaker 
Tony Hurt 
Michelle Husch

Beth Johns 
Erik Johnson 
Sara Johnson 
Kelli Jones 
Elysia Joyce 
Warren Kasper

Juliet Kauffman 
Amy Kent 
Phafedra Keys 
Debra Kilgore 
Debra Knarr 
Jolene Kopf

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Square boxes of CDs abound in the mailboxes of
Thrifty Music Lovers

They were too good to be true.

Compact disc club advertisements were ignored by many Northeast students, but those 
students who decided to join the clubs often reaped the advantages once the CDs arrived in the 
mail.

Compact disc clubs such as Columbia House and BMG offered an array of special deals.

Many students wondered what the catch was. Seasoned CD club members explained that the 
catch, usually a shipping and handling fee for each CD, was small in comparison to the money 
saved.

Sophomore Justin Hettick was an on-again, off-again member of Columbia House for the past 
two years. His collection of country music CDs was built primarily through his Columbia House 
membership.

Hettick said initially joining a music club offered the most CDs.

"You pick your 10 or 12 CDs, usually for a penny," Hettick said. "You then have about three years 
to buy five or six more CDs, each at a regular price."

A member could quit the music club once they bought the five or six CDs, finalizing the initial 
deal, or they could continue to be a member and receive special deals. For example, if a 
member bought one compact disc at regular price, he or she could sometimes buy two more for 
$1.99 each.

"They always give you such a great deal," Hettick said. "That makes it hard to throw it away."

Freshman Scott Maue learned about Columbia House from his brother. Like other student 
members, Maue remained in the club just long enough to get his certificate for free CDs.

"I was a member for about a year," Maue said. "I received my 12 compact discs for a penny, and 
then I quit."

Sophomore Brian Moline, a member of BMG music club, said he was still involved with the club 
because of its great deals.

Music clubs competed with each other, often leading to deals that drew students' attention. 
Through BMG, Moline initially received 11 CDs for the price of one. Plus, he was not required to 
buy anything else afterwards.

Half of the total CDs Moline received through BMG were free and the others were special 
purchases. Even with paying a shipping and handling fee for each CD, he said the deal was worth 
it.

"It's a lot more convenient than going to music stores, and also, the prices are cheaper," Moline 
said.

There were several options a student could take when confronted with the numerous music 
club advertisements running rampant throughout magazines. Ignoring them was one option, but 
if students ventured beyond the music stores and into the realm of music clubs, many money-
saving opportunities awaited them.

by Christopher Coffey

William Kraus 
Rachel Kroll 
Carol Kross 
Yuki Kusui 
Wyatt Lane 
Betsy Lanis

Kecia Leary 
Yu-san Lee 
Susan Letourneau 
Theresa Leverich 
Chia-Yu Lin 
Julia Lin

Loretta Linnebach 
Tricia Lovati 
Craig Luciano 
Chi Lui 
Alan Maeder 
Michelle Maquire

Jason Marquart 
Daniel Mathers 
Jason Mathers 
Imani Mayfield 
Lisa McKenzie 
Adam McKinnie

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Lenten season decorations adorn the Catholic Newman Center pulpit. The Newman Council 
published a bimonthly newsletter to keep in contact with Catholic students and keep them 
informed about current activities and retreats.

Senior Reflections
Something to talk about

"I will miss trips to the lake for barbecues and swimming. Most of all, I will miss the people."
~senior Melisa Rothenberger

"I found that Kirksville has a lot to offer. Students just have to learn how to find it."
~senior Jason Stratman

"If I could do it over again, I wouldn't change much. I would give Christ and friends more priority 
than my classes."
~senior Robyn Coff

During warm April day, senior Jennifer Fallert swings on playground equipment at Thousand 
Hills State Park. The lake and its beaches were often the site of impromptu study sessions and 
picnics (photos by Laura Hoechst)

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Seniors McMullen - Roberts

Heather McMullen 
Matthew Meinen 
Jennifer Meyer 
Ray Mierisch 
Colleen Miller 
Jason Miller

Holly Morgenstern 
Todd Mosel 
Amy Moss 
Christina Mudd 
Shahzad Naseem 
Craig Neas

Kimberly Neas 
Alexandra Netherton 
Christine Nickels 
Shinji Nishimura 
Katherine Noll 
Hisako Nomura

Christopher Norton 
Jennifer Norton 
Jim Nugent 
Jenny Oden 
Shermand Palmer 
Cathy Paulsen

Paul Pennel 
Curtis Perkins 
Brad Pfautsch 
Greg Pfeuffer 
Christina Phillips 
Matthew Phoenix

Debbie Pickering 
Melissa Pomicter 
Doniel Porter 
Shannon Powers 
Claralyn Price-Bollinger 
Karie Puleo

Patrice Pupillo 
Christopher Ranner 
Rachel Record 
Kimberly Reepmeyer 
Arm Renken 
Andy Revell

Michelle Reynolds 
Paul Ribbing 
Julie Rice 
Eric Roadman 
Danny Roberts 
Kristen Roberts

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Ruth Roettger 
Mindy Rose 
Melisa Rothenberger 
Michael Rothermich 
Rhonda Ruedin 
Monica Schneider

Kristin Schnelten 
Melissa Schudel 
Trish Schulte 
Jennifer Scott 
Brenda Seale 
Benjamin Secoy

Yooli Shin 
Renee Short 
Mary Beth Sickmann 
Scott Sifton 
Shann Smith 
Jason Snyder

John Spomer 
Maura Stansfield 
Donna Stewart 
Holly Stinson 
Angie Stogsdill 
Liz Story

Country music, disco ball combine for NMSU-style Hoe-down

Heel, toe, do-si-do everybody-- let's go line dancing.

Country line dancing stomped and twisted its way into the dance scene on campus when the 
Student Activities Board hosted a country line dance in the Down Under Mar. 15. Students 
boogied in rhythm to country artists and the movements of fellow dancers.
"You pick up a lot of dances by watching everybody do them," senior Michelle Maguire said.

Maguire enjoyed country line dancing in her hometown of Blue Earth, Mo. She knew her line 
dances, but admitted that the Boot Scootin' Boogie was the hardest because it had the most 
steps. Although Maguire liked a lively dance, she was a softy at heart.

"My favorite dance is the one-step that you do to 'Life's A Dance' by John Michael Montgomery 
because it's a feel good song," Maguire said.

Line dancing was nothing new to freshman Rusty Hardy. His affiliation with 4-H gave him 
experience. He had enjoyed line dancing for the past two or three years and agreed with 
Maguire about the Boot Scootin' Boogie. "It's the hardest to learn," Hardy said. "I still don't 
know it."

What he did know was apparent when, by circumstance, he became the floor leader during the 
country line dancing. Since he looked like he knew every dance, people followed his lead.

"I was surprised to see people didn't know what they were doing," Hardy said. "I taught the 
country strut which is my favorite because it's new and everyone else does a lot of old stuff."

Unfortunately, the dance did not provide an instructor for first time country line dancers. So, 
students asked around on the dance floor for someone to teach them, or learned on their own.

"During the first hour, I wish they would have taught the dances to the songs they were going to 
play," sophomore Cara O'Connor said.

O'Connor brought her roommate who was not familiar with line dancing and discovered her 
roommate would have to watch and learn. Attempting to learn a new dance herself, O'Connor 
decided that learning from watching could be frustrating but fun.

"There's a quadzillion steps and you do them over and over real fast," O'Connor said. "In order 
to do it at a bar, you'd have to go fast or get lost."

O'Connor received tips on the Madador from sophomore Amy Colston. Colston had line danced 
for about three years. She patiently helped O'Conner with her steps.

Between learning the new variant or learning a new dance, students demonstrated that country 
line dancing could be an exciting way to spend an evening.

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Seniors Roettger - Wattanarook

Jason Stratman Patsy Stroker Bridget Suarez Monique Sullivan David Tanner Jay Terwilliger, II

Koji Teshima Amy Thames Rebecca Thompson Amy Toohill Kimberly Tooley Tina Torres

Mary Rose Twohig Ryan Vangel Renee VanQuaethem Betty Varghese James Vasser Julie Vieth

Bill Vollmer Corey Wainfurdi FengKang Wang Hui-chin Wang Brittany Warren Wasana 
Wattanarook

Friday night was an eventful one for freshman Michael Madonia as he grabs the center of the 
dance floor to participate in the "Watermelon Crawl." An estimated 80 students and their 
friends took the time to stop by and country line dance from 9 p.m. until midnight.

A line of dancers take part in "The Stupid" on the floor of the Down Under, located on the first 
floor of the SUB. During the week, the parquet flooring is partially obscured by tables and chairs 
occupied by studying students (photos by Laura Hoechst)

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Seniors Wattelet - Yeater

Andee Wattelet 
Tracy Weatherwax 
Jill Weber 
Daphne White 
Jean White 
Kevin White

Ron Whitehead 
Gayle Whitney 
Steve Wibe 
Christopher Wiedmeyer 
John Wiley 
Janna Willhaus

Michelle Wilson 
Chris Wood 
Nathan Wood 
Amy Woods 
April Woods 
Debra Worthington

Nathan Wurthmann 
Sarah Wyckoff 
Xue-Mei Yang 
Craig Yeater

Two freshmen hug after being paired during the SAB-sponsored "Singled Out" program on Aug. 
24 of Freshman Week. After advertisements for the ultimate dating game circulated, a large 
crowd of contenders gathered in order to look for a prospective date.

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Knowing they will be friends forever, juniors Tiffanie Tucker and Diana Ross cheer on and hug 
fellow neophyte Yashekia Simpkins. Students formed lasting friendships while in greek 
organizations like Alpha Kappa Alpha.

Parental Advice
Something to talk about

"My mother always told me to always have a best friend."
~junior Heidi Mueller

"My dad always said to shake hands firmly."
~sophomore James Hart

"My mom always warned me that men only want one thing, and so far she's been right."
~freshman Andrea Crumpacker

With a firm handshake and a smile, Kenneth Hahn, associate professor of physics, congratulates 
Yinfa Ma, assistant professor of chemistry. Ma was named Educator of the Year at the annual 
April banquet (photos by Laura Hoechst)

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Graduate students Beard - Wormsley

Matt Eichor, director of the criminalistics laboratory, fine tunes the comparison microscope 
magnification in order to see details more closely. Minute observations of bullets could be 
recorded and then taken to a nearby database in order to search the rifling index for the type of 
gun from which it was shot.

Closing the door of the Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrophotometer, Eichor prepares to 
collect test data. Criminal justice students who were enrolled in Introduction to Forensic Science 
took part in crime scene analyses, such as footprint comparisons, in another lab setting.

Andrew Beard 
Traci Dede 
Tony Lai 
Lorinda March 
Daniel Neo 
Jasen Pearson

Kristina Shupe 
Diane Sportsman 
Gregory Vetter 
Carman Visnich 
Hueh-Yug Wang 
Heather Wormsley

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Guns, drugs typical components in
Criminalistics Lab

NMSU was home to a special laboratory that affected the entire Northeast region of the state.

The Northeast Area Criminalistics Laboratory, located in Science Hall, serviced approximately 25 
different agencies in the region by performing a wide variety of experiments that aided law 
enforcement in its fight against crime.

The laboratory was under the supervision of Matt Eichor, head of the Justice Systems 
department. Eichor held a doctorate in chemistry and had been involved with the laboratory 
since its inception in 1973. He started working on cases in 1974. 

However, with the multitude of duties his position required, the laboratory was also staffed by a 
full-time scientist. The laboratory was started in response to a concern for controlled substances 
in local communities.

Educating students was one of the goals of the laboratory. With the capabilities Northeast had, 
there was a responsibility to aid the community with the available technology. The laboratory 
provided Eichor with practical experience for teaching his forensic science classes.

"What's real life one day," Eichor said, "I'm teaching about the next day."

Eichor considered himself part of a small group of 400 people world-wide who directed these 
laboratories. He is a member of the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors and the 
Missouri Association of Crime Laboratory Directors. These groups met yearly and allowed him to 
expand his knowledge of criminalistics and exchange information with colleagues. For example, 
he attended a conference hosted at a FBI facility concerning footwear impressions. His 
associations were beneficial to the community and students at the same time.

The criminalistics laboratory handled approximately 200 to 400 cases per year. Some cases were 
simple and others took a long time to complete. Cases involved the identification of marijuana, 
homemade methamphetamines and cocaine. The laboratory had capabilities that went beyond 
testing for drugs.

A bullet was recovered in what Eichor described as "a small town drive-by shooting." The 
laboratory was able to link the bullet to the gun and the police caught the person who fired it. 
The surrounding communities depended on the criminalistic laboratory for scientific analysis to 
find and convict the criminals.

The subject of criminalistics at Northeast was not just for criminal justice majors. Eichor urged 
non-criminal justice majors to take Introduction to Justice Systems. It explored many of the 
concepts related to the criminalistics laboratory and other components of the justice system. In 
a world with crime, this may be important to you some day.

by Jonathan Fitzsimmons

Down the hall from the criminalistics lab in science hall, Assistant Professor of Physics Peter 
Rolnick shows a real-life application. He did so by demonstrating the power of static electricity 
with a generator to his Physics 100 class (photos by Laura Hoechst)

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David Cross, assistant professor of equine science, shows his class how to properly examine a 
horse at the University Farm. Not only did Cross teach horsemanship classes, but he also spent 
extra time with students as faculty adviser for the Horseman's Association (photo by Laura 
Hoechst)

Words to Live By
Something to talk about

"There is a law of love and a lawgiver. I would live my life to honor Him."
-Donald Kangas, professor of zoology

"Students need to work hard to achieve their goals, but they also need to have an alternate plan 
if it doesn't work out."
-David Cross, assistant professor of equine science

"I try to live by the Golden Rule; do unto others as they do unto you."
-Jeanette Foreman, secretary of Regional Professional Development

Anne Moody, assistant professor of chemistry, delights in a molecular model to be used in her 
Organic Chemistry I class. Moody was a finalist for the 1996 Educator of the Year, an honor that 
went to fellow chemistry faculty member Yinfa Ma. (photo by Hemal Patel)

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Faculty Bailey - Wilson

Donna Bailey 
Jon Beck 
Deborah Bischof 
Clyde Cody 
Royce Cook 
Sarah Delaware

Pat Ellebracht 
Jerry Findling 
Nancy Fleming 
David Fortney 
David Gillette 
Robert Graber

Kristin Hargis 
Rebecca Harrison 
Jason Haxton 
Traci Hill 
David Hoffman 
Ruby Hollanbeck

Jack Magruder 
Lanney Morley 
Cynthia Rowland 
Walter Ryle 
Gene Schneider 
Mark Shanley

Gregg Siewert 
William Souser 
Jane Story 
Jo Ann Weekley 
Warren Wells 
Teresa West

Philip Wilson 
Shawna Wilson

Standing before her class, Kirsten Olesen, instructor of communication, brings members up to 
date on the syllabus for the spring. Olesen taught classes such as Oral Interpretation during her 
second year of teaching at NMSU (photo by Laura Hoescht)

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Board of Governors members Alphonso Jackson, Thomas Shrout, Matt Braun and President Jack 
Magruder break the ground for the Kenneth L. Gardner Track April 12 in Stokes Stadium. 
Gardner Track, an eight-lane, all-weather, state-of-the-art track, was named in honor of the 
northeast track coach and athletic director (photo by Laura Hoechst)

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SPORTS

We agreed to the terms of the contract and signed our name on the dotted line giving our life 
away to the sport before we ever arrived on campus. For those of us who made the team, 
practices required all the energy we could muster. We were COMING TO TERMS with the 
strengths and weaknesses we possessed as an athlete.

The extra mile or the extra lap became crucial for a chance to achieve All-American status. We 
rearranged our eating and sleeping habits to make weight for wrestling or to survive three 
seasons of running. Athletes dealt with five new coaches in five different sports. They changed 
the terms of strategy. Karin Nicholls, the new head coach of the women's basketball team, 
attempted to reroute the team's skills.

Athletes wanted to win. Under the new coaching of Dennis Sweeney, soccer player Jenny Miller 
broke four school records, and the men's soccer team won the MIAA Conference title. We were 
the athletes we aspired to become, yet how we worked as a team determined our success. The 
swim team captured eighth place at the NCAA Division II Championship, the best finish in the 
history of the program. Ground broke for the Gardner Track bringing track practice to Stokes 
Stadium. The miles we traveled on the track or in the bus revealed our dedication and drive. 
Road trips challenged our ability to balance sports and studies.

We loved the sport, but we played by terms and rules. From the spike to the punt to the pin, we 
were COMING TO TERMS with our athletic progress beyond just the win or the loss.

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In No Uncertain Terms

The few. The proud. The chosen. The coaches. They became the teachers outside of the 
classrooms, charged with the responsiblity of continuing the tradition that combined the 
exercise of the mind and the body.

Five new coaches in five different sports became a part of the tradition at the start of the school 
year. These coaches all brought with them knowledge, experience and goals.

Head basketball coach Jack Schrader's outlook came from eight years of coaching in Spain, 
where he learned that if he holds high standards for his players, the results will follow.

"Coaching is teaching. Basketball skills will not stay with players the rest of their lives, but how 
they play the game will. How to succeed can carry over to their real lives. Really it's the only 
reason I coach," Schrader said.

The new coaches also had their eyes on winning, but not just with numbers; they hoped to make 
the team players individual winners.

Women's head basketball coach Karin Nicholls had other goals for her team besides winning.

"For them to have enthusiasm and energy every day, whether we win or lose; they will feel good 
about themselves," said Nicholls.

Soccer coach Dennis Sweeney said, "My goals are to try and develop players and enable them to 
reach their greatest potential."

Both coaches were new to the University and hoped to take their teams to conference finals and 
then nationals.

What made these coaches so effective was that they loved what they were doing. Golf coach 
Keith Peck had taught at NMSU since 1970, but took up coaching because it was something he 
loved to do. The game of golf required a strong mental attitude, and he hoped that his love of 
the lifetime sport would help the players strengthen their mental concentration.

Head football coach John Ware had been on campus for 11 years, first as a student of 
psychology, then as a coach. He felt that part of the whole program was the tradition.

"I enjoy what I'm doing, and if I ever stop enjoying it I need to find something else to do," Ware 
said.

All of the coaches brought new and interesting things to the sports that they coached. They 
brought the influence of other countries, previous coaches and role models. They saw the 
uniqueness of a school that really had athletes that were students. The coaches were all 
touched in some way by their players whether it be the energy that Nicholls received from her 
players, the insight of youth for Peck, the luck of finding a player at the last minute for Schrader, 
the oneness of the team for Sweeney or, for Ware, the realization that, in the grand scheme of 
things, football had little importance after the tragic loss of a player in 1990.

The inspiration. The leaders. The teachers. In no uncertain terms, the coaches.

Jennifer Baumann

Football coach John Ware focuses on preparing for the upcoming game. Ware's master's degree 
in psychology was beneficial in coaching athletics. (photo by Laura Hoechst)

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During a practice, soccer coach Dennis Sweeney listens closely to senior Derek Mazeitis. 
Sweeney led the team to the national playoffs, (photo by Aaron Manfull)

Women's basketball coach Karin Nicholls confers with assistant coach Carol Russell during a 
morning practice. Nicholls tried to keep her team's spirit up throughout the year (photo by Laura 
Hoescht)

Basketball coach Jack Schrader intently watches the game with fellow coaches. An important 
part of the coaches' job was to discover new strengths and weaknesses of the players (photo by 
Aaron Manfull)

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Above All Expectations

The start of the 1995 football season was shrouded in mystery causing observers to ponder 
many questions.

The new head football coach, John Ware was the assistant head coach for the previous five 
seasons. Everyone's first question was whether Ware would match up to his predecessor.

Former head coach, Eric Holm, had a win percentage over .500 his last three seasons. Ware's 
team ended up going 6-5 for a .545 percentage. Holm won his last three homecomings at 
Northeast. Ware trounced Missouri Western 42-21 at the Homecoming game.
After considering that Ware was working with an all new staff and team philosophy, people 
found that he did a fine coaching job his inaugural season.

The Bulldogs' most deadly offensive threat was running back Jarrett Anderson. The question to 
ponder was if he could continue his rushing dominance in the Mid-America Intercollegiate 
Athletics Association (MIAA).

"We were picked to finish fourth in our conference, but we ended up tied for second," Ware 
said.

After a questionable start early in the season, Anderson burst onto the scene. During the 
season, Anderson went from sixth to second on the Bulldog All-Time Career Rushing Record List. 
Anderson also finished the season as the number one rusher in the MIAA, took seventh place in 
the NCAA Division II rushing and was the MIAA's Most Valuable Player.

Despite Anderson's assistance, the Bulldogs were young and inexperienced, stuggling with the 
loss of key players.

They went through an adjustment period, especially at the position of quarterback, where 
sophomores Nate Minnis and Mike Vaughn battled for the spot. After a rocky 0-2 start, 
Northeast won the next five out of six games.

"Considering all the changes the program went through with a new staff and young players, I'd 
say we did pretty decent," Ware said.

Chris Griffin

Row 1: B. Schroeder, D. Johnson, E. Nelson, J. Chamber, E. Clarence, S. Williams, K. Scott, B. 
Dwellingham, S. Rudel, T. Hernandez, J. Rodeghero, C. Bray, T. Marek. Row 2: J. Rollison, N. 
Evans, N. Minnis, A. Fleisher, J. Ross, M. Cross, B. Slentz, J. Campbell, A. Backman, C. Hutson, T. 
Bussen, B. Swilley, B. Steele. Row 3: K. Taylor, J. Jacques, T. Arrowood, M. Steinberg, C. Clemens, 
head coach J. Ware, J. Johnson, C. Messingham, J. Hendrix, B. Coco, C. Hoffman, R. Ludwig,C. 
Thompson. Row 4: M. Johnson, J. Forrest, G. Trachsel, R. Christopher, M. Fearn, M. Smith, J. 
Janusz, M. Nelson, B. Yoder, M. Irby, M. Vaughn, R. Fairchild, B. Schrey. Row 5: D. Baine, D. 
Clark, S. Stevens, M. Rose, J. Blackmore, K. Henriksen, J. Collins, Q. Huff, J. Mohror, C. Henry, M. 
Biermann, J. LeMay. Row 6: K. Robbins, N. Jacobs, M. McLead, J. McKnight, F. Breland, Z. Allison, 
C. Amick, D. Curtis, M. McAdams, E. Owens, M. Hazen, M. Myerson, J. Nichols. Row 7: B. Crews, 
B. Nalewajk, B. Biermann, C. McPartin, R. Harkin, J. Guntli, T. Beegle, W. Batchelder, M. Wishon, 
T. Cates, T. Stebbins, E. Tellefson. Row 8: R. Calhoun, M. Tellefson, S. Swindler, J. Gudehus, D. 
Cisler, M. Copeland, C. Murray, C, Hudson, M. Schell, M. Bramon, M. Dawdy, T. Wolfe, B. 
Moody. (Photo by Sports Info)

Fullback Mark Cross blocks a Pitt State Gorilla. Cross was one of the top fullbacks in the MIAA.

Defensive back Greg Trachsel prepares to stop the Pitt State drive. Northeast lost to Pitt State, 
7-49.

Quarterback Nate Minnis passes the ball to a receiver. Minnis started nine of 11 games this 
season as quarterback.

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What was your favorite game of the season and why?

"Northwest Missouri State University. This was my fifth time winning that game, so I made it 
through college without losing a Hickory Stick game."
- graduate Matt Copeland

"The CMSU game was when the offense really came together. Many young players stepped 
forward to make some crucial plays."
- sophomore Erwin Clarence

Scoreboard
Opponent	   Score
South Dakota	   27-10 L
Southwest Mo.	   30-17 L
Missouri-Rolla	   63-3  W
Washburn U.	   41-17 W
Pittsburg State	   49-7  L
Northwest Mo.	   44-10 W
Central Mo.	   45-34 W
Mo. Western	   42-21 W
Mo. Southern	   24-22 L
Emporia State	   36-19 L
Southwest Baptist  56-21 W

Linebacker Matt Nelson is blocked by an opponent from Missouri Western. Northeast's defeat 
of Missouri Western gave the University cause for Homecoming celebration (photos by Laura 
Hoechst)

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Midfielder Jenny O'Brien works to stop the drive of an opposing forward. The Lady Bulldogs had 
a season average of 1.88 goals per game.

Midfielder Jocelyn Parisi storms past a Lindenwood defender. This season, Parisi scored three 
goals. 

Back Chris Zitko slides to steal the ball. The Lady Bulldogs were led by third year Head Coach 
Mike Cannon.

What was something encouraging or funny that your coach did for the team this season?

"At the beginning of practices, we would throw around the ball. Sometimes he would even 
practice with us."
-freshman Jenny O'Brien

'The most encouraging thing he did for us was promote team unity."
-junior Keryi Wickenhouser

Lady Dogs Make Goals

The women's soccer team found themselves in a place they had been before, but they still 
weren't satisfied.

The team ended the 1995 season 12-4-1, the best record in the 12-year history of women's 
soccer at Northeast. Their solid performance placed them number three in the region but left 
them just short of a spot in the playoffs.

"We barely missed the playoffs this year and that has really motivated us to go even farther next 
year," sophomore goalie Jenny Miller said. "We practice hard, and we play hard. We work well 
together, and we covered each other on the field."

The women also worked well with their coach, Mike Cannon, who gave them words of advice 
and reminded them to take each game as the biggest game of the season.

"He always tells us not to look back on games and not to look too far ahead," Miller said. "We 
concentrate on the present, but right now we're looking to the future with the goal to make it to 
the playoffs."

The team was fairly young and only lost two seniors.

"This year was a big improvement as far as the team and the record," senior Cathy Bussjaeger 
said. "I feel good leaving a program that's growing and improving."

The team had a common goal, but the question lied with the goalie.

Sophomore Kirsten Abel broke her wrist at the beginning of the season, which gave Miller the 
opportunity to step up into the goalie box.

"I walked on to the team this year after being cut my freshman year," Miller said. "I wasn't 
expecting to be the starting goalie."

Miller also didn't expect to break four school records, including the most shutouts with nine and 
the most consecutive shutouts with five. She also allowed the fewest goals with only 15 and the 
lowest goal percentage of .87.

"I guess we'll have to wait and see who gets the job next year," Cannon said. "It'll be real 
competitive because they'll push each other to work hard."

Tracie Hitz

Row 1: Jill Benson, Amanda Weber, Lisa Bauer, Tieman Fehling, Kim Mannion, Molly 
Swartzbaugh, Julie Garland, Cathy Bussjaeger. Row 2: Amy Bowler, Keryi Wickenhauser, Jenny 
O'Brien, Ann Weisler, Chris Zitko, Beth Enochs, Kim Simmons, Trishia Harting, Carie Toczylowski. 
Row 3: Jenny Miller, Lauren Jaggers, Kristi McGinnis, head coach Mike Cannon, Fontez Mark, 
Stephanie Barrowclough, Jocelyn Parisi, Kirsten Abel (photo by Sports Info.).

Terminology
Hands: The act of illegally touching the ball with the hands or arms.
Clear: A throw or kick by the goalkeeper or kick by the defender in order to get the ball out of 
the goal area.
Pitch: Another name for the field of play. 
Overlap: The attacking play of a defender going down the touchline past her own winger.

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Scoreboard
Opponent	     Score
Lewis U.	     3-2 L
St. Joseph's U.	     1-0 W
Bellarmine College   2-1 W
Kentucky Wesleyan    4-0 W
Park College	     2-0 L
Siena Height	     2-0 W
Missouri Valley	     3-0 W
Rockhurst College    1-0 W
Lindenwood           1-0 W
Missouri-St. Louis   2-0 W
Southern Illinois    4-1 W
Drury U.             2-2 T
Wisconsin-Parkside   2-1 W
Mercyhurst           3-1 W
Quincy U.            2-1 L
Missouri-Rolla       1-0 W
Central Missouri     3-0 W

Forward Carie Toczylowski tries to keep the ball away from a Lindenwood opponent. Northeast 
defeated Lindenwood 1-0. (Photos by Tom Schmidt.)

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Soccer Takes The Title

Even with a different coach, the men's soccer team got the same results as they clinched the 
MIAA Conference title for the second consecutive year.

Replacing Mike Lynch, the new head coach, Dennis Sweeney, led the Bulldogs through the 
regular season with a final record of 13-3-2, which made them number one in the region.

"Lynch was a very disciplined coach, while Sweeney is more laid back," senior Chris Seim said. 
"Switching coaches actually helped us because we learned a lot from Lynch, and then Sweeney 
came in and taught us things that made everything come together. It was the best of two 
different worlds."

Mixing discipline and love of the game proved to be a successful combination that eased the 
team's transition.

"The change didn't phase us at all," junior Joe Nick said. "It was the quickest adjustment that I've 
ever seen."

Lynch was voted the 1994 Coach of the Year in his last season, and Sweeney
carried on the honor; he won the title for his first season here.

Other repeat performers were Seim and senior Josh Bahr when they were named to the all-
MIAA Conference first team again this year. Joining them on the first team were senior Jim 
Cunningham, juniors Ryan Seim and Nick and sophomore Claes Meldal.

With 13 all-conference players, the team showed that they were big on numbers.

"Our greatest attribute is our depth; we're very strong," Nick said. "We compete at a very high 
level as a team. There are no individuals and no egos to get in the way of the game."

For leadership, they looked to co-captains Cunningham and Bahr, on and off the field.

"I try to be a leader by setting an example, especially for the freshmen," Bahr said. "We're all 
good friends and the team is more relaxed this year, but we still have that die-for-each-other 
attitude."

Tracie Hitz

Row 1: Matt Barry, Kory Fuller, Scott Meis, Mike Quante, Kevin Wemer, Kevin Kelly, David 
Rogers. Row 2: Jimmy Cunningham, Ryan Seim, Marty Chrenka, Jeff Nolder, Jimmy Duran, Chris 
Seim, Claes Meldal, Josh Bahr. Row 3: Ben Corley, Andy Dickenson, Duke Cochran, head coach 
Dennis Sweeney, Troy Garrett, Derek Mazeitis, Joe Nick. (Photo by Sports Info.)

Do you or the team have any good luck rituals or habits that prepare you for a big game?

"If we have a big weekend of games, we all get together and hang out to promote team unity."
- sophomore Kevin Kelly

"I like to be alone and spend some time concentrating on the game ahead." 
- junior Ben Corley

"If we win a game, we sing songs afterward." 
- senior Jeff Nolder

Midfielder Jimmy Duran tries to get past an opponent's screen. Northeast placed first in the 
region.

Forward Jason Herold marks an opponent from University of Wisconsin-Parkside. The team won 
conference for the second straight year.

Midfielder Josh Bahr races toward the open ball. Bahr's defensive ability was recognized 
conference-wide.

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Scoreboard	
Opponent	   Score
Shippensburg U.	   3-0 W
Northern Kentucky  1-1 T
Lewis U.	   2-2 T
Columbia College   3-0 W
Southern Indiana   1-0 W
Gannon U.          2-1 L
Mercyhurst College 2-1 W	
Rockhurst College  3-2 L
West Texas A&M	   4-0 W
West Va. Wesleyan  1-0 W	
Oakland U.	   6-2 W
Southwest Baptist  5-0 W
Lincoln U.        16-0 W	
Missouri- Rolla	   5-0 W
Wisconsin-Parkside 1-0 W	
Drury College	   0-0 T
Missouri Southern  4-1 W
Missouri-St. Louis 2-1 W
Mercyhurst College 1-0 L	

Terminology
Red and yellow card: 
Warning issued to a player for a major violation A yellow card is the first: a red card is the 
second, resulting in the player's ejection from the game without replacement. 
Screen: 
Retaining possession by keeping your body between the ball and the opponent.
Charging: 
Pushing the opponent off balance legally by shoulder to shoulder contact.

Forward Jason Herold steps in to help freshman Matt Barry gain control of the ball from an 
opponent. The Bulldogs were led by 1995 Coach of the Year Dennis Sweeney (photos by Tom 
Schmidt)

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Hockey Team Rolls On

The Roller Hockey Club went out of their way to prove they could stick together.

The Roller Hockey Club was formed at the end of the fall 1994 semester by a group of guys who 
just liked to play the game. During the spring 1995 semester they played in Kirk Gym and in 
Macon. Playing in Kirk Gym made the club easily accessible to anyone who was interested in 
playing.

Toward the end of the spring 1995 semester, the Campus Activities and Organizations Center 
decided the team would not be allowed to practice in Kirk Gym if it continued to damage the 
floor. Unfortunately, the team member who received this message failed to pass it on to the 
rest of the team.

The start of the fall 1995 semester brought the founders of the team face to face with an 
obstacle-- finding a new place to practice and play. The new practice rink became Don's Skate 
Center in Macon since the players had occasionally practiced there before.

"Holding practices in Macon is more difficult than having them here (Kirk Gym)," president Sean 
Doherty said. "It requires some advanced planning."

The planning consisted of quite a few things. First, they had to make sure everyone on the team 
had a ride to Macon. Also, each team member had to pay a weekly fee of $7 to practice at the 
rink.

Even though it cost to practice, and the drive was far, the team still had 23 members.

"We had a really good turnout this year, but I'm sure it would have been better if we could have 
practiced in Kirksville," Doherty said.

Practices were held twice weekly on evenings and at times that were convenient for everyone 
on the team. As with any other club or sport, missing practice was unacceptable without a good 
excuse. Also, if a player missed too many practices, they were not allowed to play in the games.

Setting up the games also took quite a bit of planning. The captains contacted people that had 
clubs at other schools to ask if they were interested in playing. Once they decided where and 
when they were playing, they found a place for everyone to stay, often with members of the 
other team.

Through all the obstacles and setbacks, the spirit of the game carried on.

"The game is definitely worth playing, even with the trip to Macon," assistant captain Eric 
Habert said. "It's either that or nothing at all."

Christie Stone

Goalie Ken Garthe attempts to block a shot made by a teammate during practice. After losing 
the privilege to use Kirk Gym, the team practiced in Don's Roller Rink in Macon.

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Sophomore Mike Factor reaches back for the puck while holding a defenseman. This was the 
second year the roller hockey team had been an active club sport.

Two Northeast players rush toward the goal in a scrimmage during practice. Roller hockey 
required speed and dexterity.

Sophomore Brian Stone leads the team in stretching out before practice. During practice, the 
team went through drills to improve their game skills (photos by Laura Hoechst)

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Sophomore Scott Posten concentrates on keeping up a steady pace. The Bulldogs were Regional 
Champions.

Junior Jennifer Lehmann runs toward the finish at the Purple and White Alumni Meet. This 
season, the Lady Bulldogs placed 8th in the region.

Senior Thad Bartram battles to stay ahead of teammate Mark Miller. The Bulldogs won third in 
the nation.

What was your favorite course to run and why?

"The Bradley Open in Peoria, Illinois. That's where I'm from, so I had lots of fans there to support 
me."
-senior Talva Parker

"The Jayhawk Invitational at University of Kansas. It was a man's course, really hilly. It separated 
the men from the boys."
- sophomore Christian Blackburn

Dogs Gain National Glory

The cross-country team kept going, and going and going.

For the second consecutive year, the men's team took third at the NCAA Divisional II National 
Championship in Spartanburg, S.C. Five runners placed in the top 40 which earned them All-
American honors, including sophomore Christian Blackburn who finished 14th. Junior Jeremy 
Struttmann followed in at 20th with Mark Miller taking 28th.

Seniors Thad Bartram and Jason Golonka rounded out the race finishing 29th and 37th.

Even though the team had a successful season, they were unable to defeat Central Missouri 
State University at the MIAA Conference meet on Oct. 21 in Joplin, Mo. The loss left them 
without a chance for a repeat performance as conference champions.

"Central had a really good day at Nationals," Struttman said. "We couldn't do much else as far as 
our performance goes."

The team didn't give up. The foot race between two rivals wasn't over. Traveling north to Joliet, 
Ill., the Bulldogs finished first at the Great Lakes Regional, leaving Central Missouri State 
University behind.

"We run better in the cold, while other teams are hurt by that," Struttmann said.
The only thing they could do was look ahead to next season, when they would have another 
chance to avenge their loss to CMSU.

Even though the National Championship wasn't in the plans for the women, they were not 
disappointed with their accomplishments. Their sixth place finish at the MIAA Conference meet 
dropped their regional rankings from seventh to 10th.

Senior Ginny Hoefer led the team at conference, finishing 10th, followed by senior Talva Parker 
taking 20th. Junior Jennifer Lehmann's 29th place finish and freshman Beth Sabin's 33rd, earned 
the four runners All-Conference honors.

At the regional meet, the women finished eighth, which was better than the rankings predicted.

"We didn't run as well as we wanted to, but the meet wasn't disappointing either," Hoefer said.

Tracie Hitz

Top seven men's Cross Country: Thad Bartram, Christian Blackburn, Jason Galonka, Jeremey 
Struttman, Craig Maxwell, Scott Posten, Mark Miller (photos by Sports Information)

Row 1: Angela Meyer, Jennifer Lehmann, Marta McKee. Row 2: Elizabeth Hopkins, Angela 
Burton, Elizabeth Scott, Elaine Breite. Row 3: Mandy Torrens, Ginny Hoefer, Talva Parker, Beth 
Sabin, Kate Gregory.

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Scoreboard
Men
Meet                      Place 
Jayhawk Invitational      5th out of 7 
Missouri Sport Shake      2nd out of 4 
Quincy University         1st out of 2 
Notre Dame Invitational  10th out of 27 
MIAA Conference           2nd out of 7 
Great Lakes Regional      1st out of 20
NCAA Division II          3rd in nation

Women
Meet                      Place 
Luther All-American       1st out of 11 
Minnesota Invitational   13th out of 24 
Miner Invitational        3rd out of 12 
MIAA Championships        6th out of 9 
Great Lakes Regional      8th out of 23

Junior Mike Johnson leads at the start of the Purple and White Alumni Meet. This annual meet 
pitted Northeast runners against alumni.

Sophomore Mike Hronick, junior Mike Johnson and senior Thad Bartram run as a group. The 
team was coached by Ed Schneider (photos by SUB Media Center)

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Rugby Toughs It Out

The men's rugby team devoted themselves to the game simply for the love of the sport.

The men's rugby team was a club, which meant it fell under the category of a University 
organization and not a University sanctioned sport like basketball or football. Being a club, rugby 
did not have scholarships to attract players to participate. The members of the Bulls paid 
semester dues in order to play because clubs did not receive a fraction of the money that 
University sports did.

Although rugby was a club sport, the players practiced just as rigorously as any varsity team 
found on campus. The team had three two-hour practices a week, and they were not always 
easy.

"Practice leaves you very tired," junior Dave Bryant said. "We play hard during practice. I can 
remember one time when we had tackling practice and two people had to leave to go get 
stiches."

Rugby had the notorious reputation for being dangerous. However, that was not always the case 
for experienced players.

"Once you learn the game, rugby is as safe as any other sport," assistant coach Guy Hagen said. 
"People get injured when they try to play football instead of rugby. The one factor that accounts 
for a majority of injuries is poor field conditions.

Nationwide, rugby is underfunded so we don't have the best fields to play on."
Rugby could be dangerous and time consuming, but it maintained its popularity.

"I choose to play rugby because it is a great way to stay in shape," junior Matt Strickland said. "I 
played sports all throughout high school and I wanted a way to stay fit. Rugby is fun and keeps 
you in shape."

The team played one game a week except for tournaments.

"Our games can get pretty physical, so it's probably a good thing we only play once a week," 
Bryant said. "It gives everybody time to recuperate. The day after a game, I get out of bed real 
slow, because I'm not sure what's going to be hurting."

Besides being great fun and exercise, rugby had a worldwide following unequaled by any sport. 
There was a certain respect rugby players had for each other that allowed them to be united 
around the world.

The Men's Rugby Club had a respect for the love of the sport, expecting nothing in return.

Chris Griffin

Junior Matt Strickland embraces a tackle from a KU opponent as senior Bob Andersen and junior 
Matt Eberhart come in for support. The team went undefeated in collegiate play.

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The Bulls rugby team prepares for a scrum down against St. Louis University. The Bulls 
annihilated SLU, preventing them from scoring a single point.

Senior scrumhalf Bob Andersen spins the ball to his backs. The team owed much of its success to 
head coach Bill Sexton, who was a well-respected member of the rugby community worldwide 
(photos by Traci Mertons)

Sophomore David Keefe takes the pitch down the field. The Bulls rugby team was one of the top 
eight collegiate programs in the nation.

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Setting the ball up high, a Lady Bulldog assists a teammate for an upcoming atttack. the team 
finished 9-9 in the MIAA.

Jumping above the net, two Lady Bulldogs attempt to block the ball. Senior Christie Hackmann 
led the team with 71 solo blocks.

A UMSL opponent attempts to spike the ball past Northeast defenders. Northeast finished the 
year with .168 attack percentage.

Lady Dogs Finish Fifth

The Lady Bulldog volleyball team was a focused, dedicated and hard-working contingent in their 
conference.

Expectations ran high at the beginning of the season. They were ranked second in the 
conference at the beginning of the year. Their sights were set on making the NCAA tournament 
and winning conference. Those things did not happen.

The team was a force to be reckoned with, but the numerous close games did not always 
translate into victories. Central Missouri State University has traditionally been the team's 
nemesis. The team's loss to Central in five sets (a close game) was characteristic of the 
determination the team had to win.

Coach Debbie Masten said finishing fifth in the conference was disappointing.
One of Northeast's strongest players became an assistant coach after playing for four years. 
Graduate student Neely Forbes made the transition from player to coach.

"It was a different frustration because you are saying what needs to be done instead of doing 
what needs to be done," Forbes said.

Captain Christie Hackmann considered the Texas Women's Tournament to be the peak of the 
team's performance.

"Down in Texas, it seemed to all come together," she said. "We played harder than I've ever 
seen in the whole year."

During the season, the team spent about three hours per day practicing. 

Consequently, the team became quite close.

"We all supported each other a lot," sophomore Lynn Evenhouse said.

The team was not without its habits. Before every home game, Masten would bring fruit and 
bagels about an hour before they needed to get ready to play. The team would just sit around 
and talk for a while before they put their game faces on.

The team began practicing again one month after the season was over. They always looked 
forward to the future and the opportunity to build on existing talent.

Jon Fitzsimmons

What personal goals have you met this season?

"My goal for the beginning of the season was to have playing time and start in games. By the 
end of the season, I met my main goal, earning a starting position on the team."
- freshman Jamie Shea

"My biggest goal was leadership as the team's captain and only senior. I wanted to finish the 
season with records. I did even better than I expected."
- senior Christie Hackmann

Row 1: Cathe Pence, Jamie Shea, Kristine Carpenter, Kirsten Bernthal, Angela York. Row 2: 
Christie Hackmann, Lynn Evenhouse, Gretchen Bouton, Jennifer Sigman, Danielle Lauer. Row 3: 
Michelle Boyd, Head Coach Debbie Masten, Neely Forbes, Amy Diemeke.

Terminology
Dig - A dig is awarded when a player passes a ball that has been attacked by the opposition.
Kill - A kill is awarded when an attack is unreturnable by the opposition or the attack leads 
directly to a blocking error by the opposition.
Attack Attempt - An attack is charged when a player attempts to hit the ball over the net into an 
opponent's court. An attack is possible for every set, but the occasional set where the Spiker 
cannot attack the ball is not recorded against her.

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Scoreboard
Opponent             Score
Missouri Western     3-O L
Angelo State	     3-2 W
Central Arkansas     3-0 W
Central Oklahoma     3-2 W
Texas Women's U.     3-1 L
Missouri-St. Louis   3-1 L
North Dakota State   3-0 L
Grand Valley State   3-1 L
Ferris State	     3-1 L
Air Force Academy    3-1 W
Emporia State	     3-0 W
Northwest Mo.	     3-2 W
Southwest Baptist    3-0 W
Missouri Western     3-1 L
Central Mo.	     3-0 L
Washburn U.	     3-2 W
Pittsburg State	     3-0 W
Missouri Southern    3-1 L
Missouri-St. Louis   3-1 L
Ouachita Baptist     3-2 W
Central Arkansas     3-1 W
Alabama-Huntsville   3-1 W
Henderson State	     3-1 L
Quincy U.            3-2 W
Northwest Mo.	     3-2 W
Emporia State	     3-1 W
Southwest Baptist    3-0 W
Missouri Western     3-0 L
Henderson State	     3-0 W
Miss. U. for Women   3-0 W
Central Oklahoma     3-0 W
Texas Women's U.     3-1 L
Central Mo.	     3-2 L
Quincy U.	     3-1 L
Missouri Southern    3-1 L
Washburn U.	     3-1 L
Pittsburg State	     3-0 W

The Lady Bulldog volleyball squad celebrates another victory. The team finished the season 
20-17. (Photos by Laura Hoechst.)

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NMSU Hosts Regionals

Nineteen hundred ninety-six was a season of firsts for the wrestling team.

The team had many first year college level wrestlers who contributed to the squad's efforts. In 
addition to the first- time wrestlers, there were also eight returning lettermen.

"We went into the season trying to give the younger guys experience and to polish up the older 
guys for Nationals," captain Kevin Bates said.

The season started off strong with a three-point victory over Monmouth College in the first 
home meet of the season. The squad continued strong through the match against Chadron 
State, where the Bulldogs tied, giving them a mid-season record of 4-2-1.

Northeast hosted the NCAA Division II Midwest Regional Wrestling Championships Feb. 28-29. 
This was another first for NMSU since this was the first time Northeast had ever hosted a 
championship wrestling event.

Northeast ended the regular season and went into regionals with a dual record of 5-8. Earning 
their way to the NCAA Division II National Championships, Bates took second place in the 126-
pound weight class and sophomore Karega Scott won the wild-card slot in the 118-pound 
weight class.

"We gave it our all on the day of Regionals, but some days it just doesn't work," Bates said. "You 
could have set up that same meet (at nationals) on another day, and the outcome would most 
likely be different."

At Nationals, both Scott and Bates lost their first two matches taking an early exit from the 
tournament.

In his last season, Bates set a new record for the most falls, with 15, and the most points earned 
in one season with 138. He also became the fifth Bulldog wrestler to have at least 30 wins in one 
season, ending the season with a record of 30-9.

The Bulldogs lost only one wrestler to graduation, so the outlook for next season looked 
promising. The wrestling program had built a strong foundation.

The wrestling team's optimism was summed up best by junior Ryan Fish. He said, "Things look 
good, but we will always have room for improvement."

Christie Stone

How did you feel about having Regionals at NMSU this year?

"It was convenient and I liked having the support of the home crowd. Also we were already 
familiar with the wrestling environment. "
- freshman Josh Brooks

"Our coach was busy running around all day, so it took away from him being there. That hurt us, 
especially the more inexperienced wrestlers."
- sophomore Scott Wence

Row 1: Scott Buckallew, Brad Kieffer, Scott Crothoff, Cargea Scott, Kevin Bates, Chris Brown, Ken 
Gawronski, Calvin Buhler. Row 2: Andy Rouse, John Hoefer, John Streicher, Ryan Fish, Josh 
Brooks, Matt Markham, Mike Wood, Andy Dykens. Row 3: Errol Hooper, Irving Ward, Gabe 
Fisher, Steve Dittmier, Drew Roller, Scott Wence, Curtis Pote, Jeff Mildner, Cristi McGinnis, Head 
Coach Dave Schutter.

Junior Ryan Fish attempts to escape an ankle ride. Fish ended the season with a 13-20 record.

The referee awards three points for a near fall. Two Northeast wrestlers qualified for the 
National Tournament.

Senior Kevin Bates practices his cradle against a teammate. Bates took second place at a 
regional competition.

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Junior Andy Rouse squares up against his opponent from Northern State. Rouse tied the Bulldog 
escape record earning 63 dur

Sophomore Karega Scott works for a pin. Scott tied the all-time major decision record, earning 
eight this year (photos by Mike Russo)

Terminology
disqualification: when a wrestler has exceeded the limit of penalties allowed in a match.
near fall: a position in which the offensive wrestler has his opponent in a controlled pinning 
situation for two seconds (worth two points) or five seconds (worth three points.)
riding time: when one wrestler has gained more than a minute difference than his opponent in 
the top (controlled) position, at the end of a match, the referee will award one point for this 
advantage.

Scoreboard	
Wrestler Final Record	
Karega Scott (118)	25-4
Kevin Bates (126)	28-6
Calvin Buhler (134)	24-13
Scott Wence (142)	 9-22
Andy Rouse (150)        21-14
Matt Markham (158)	12-20
Josh Brooks (107)	 1-17
Gabe Fisher (177)	 2-9
John Hoefer (190)	 2-19
Ryan Fish (HWT)	        13-20
Team Dual record was 5-8.	

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Sophomore Sara Reisdorf rests after her race. The women's team placed 15th in the nation this 
season.

Sophomore Katie Weyforth races toward a victory in the backstroke. This season, the women 
won their third consecutive Mideast Classic title.

A Northeast swimmer exits the pool after her race. Northeast's swim program has steadily 
improved the past two seasons

SWIM PROGRAM EXCELS

A good coach can take a talented group of athletes and have a successful season, but a great 
coach could take the same athletes and build a program that would be respected and admired 
by all.

In his second year at Northeast, swim coach Seth Huston led his swimmers to another successful 
season. In the 1995-1996 season, the women finished 15th in the nation and the men finished 
eighth. The eighth place finish was the highest ever in the school's history. Six swimmers 
received All-America honors.

After that season, Huston could have been satisfied, but he didn't stop there.

"We're on our way, but we still have a long way to go," Huston said.

One of the requirements for producing a solid program was goals. Huston's goals for the 
Northeast swim program included finishing in the top four of Division II Nationals, having the 
swimmers keep an average grade point average of 3.25 and continually winning the Mideast 
Classic.

The Mideast Classic was the equivalent to a conference championship in other sports. Since only 
a few schools had swimming, the MIAA Conference did not recognize it as a conference sport. 
The Mideast Classic became the championship meet for the swim teams in the surrounding 
area.

The women won the meet the past three years. Huston received coach of the year awards for 
the past two meets as well. While the men had not won the Mideast Classic; their finish 
improved each year.

A program was only as strong as the participants within it. When recruiting, Huston looked for 
two things-- good academics and good athleticism.

A solid successful program brought respect upon itself. Huston said the recent success the 
Northeast swim program earned is the respect of local teams, but the teams needed to work to 
earn respect on the national level.

The Northeast swim program improved over the past two years. It went from extinction to 
virtual dominance. While the program was successful for two years, true excellence would be 
measured through the test of time.

Chris Griffin

What is your opinion of Coach Huston's program?
"Coach Huston is successful because he is a motivator, builder, and at the same time, a friend to 
the swimmers. One of the first things I noticed about Seth was his willingness to work with any 
swimmer regardless of talent, as long as they put forth an honest effort. I am sure that the 
ensuing years will be even better for Coach Huston and the swim program."
-sophomore Chuck Northrup

Row 1: Amanda Lybarger, Jenny Wallace, Chrissy Hunt, Ellie Barnes, Katie Weyforth, Brittany 
Mikesic, Erin Bryant. Row 2: Angie Ridnouer, Kristen Riorden, Alissa Preucil, Lori Shryock, Sarah 
Dunn, Tanya Reesor, Tim Sandfort, Mary Blandford, Tyler Mork, Chris Evertz. Row 3: Mindy 
Green, Sara Reisdorf, Emily Jentes, Jennine Adamek, Julie Wareham, Liz Lach, Joel Vece, Carolyn 
Hepburn, Shahzad Naseem. Row 4: Jared Kuntz, Jeff Schuetz, Kevin Wysock, Greg Kristoff, Jason 
Greenfield, Dan Otahal. Row 5: Bill Mataya, Chad Wolbers, Josh Scott, Chuck Northrup, Ben 
Muccigrosso, Dan Thomann, Chris Kohl, Coach Seth Huston.

Terminology
Crawl: Stroke in which one arm moves through the air while the other pulls back under water. 
The legs alternate in an up-and-down movement.
Butterfly: Stroke in which both arms are brought over the water and then backward 
simultaneously. The legs whip downward.

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Scoreboard
Meet                       Men        Women
Northern Iowa Relays       3rd (coed)	
Grinnell Relays            2nd        2nd
Bulldog	Invitational       2nd        2nd
U. of Tampa Invitational   4th        4th
Bradley	Invitational       4th        1st
Midwest	Classic            4th        1st
NCAA Division II Nationals 8th       15th
Men's dual record     0-5
Women's dual record   1-1

A Lady Bulldog glides through the water in a breast stroke competition. This season, six 
swimmers won All-America honors.

Junior Jason Greenfield dives into the pool to start his sprint. This season, the Bulldogs were 
eighth in the nation (photos by Laura Hoechst)

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Purple Pride Shares Spirit

The 30 women who fired up the Bulldog football team were the girls of Purple Pride who prided 
themselves in keeping up school and football spirit.

"We get to know the players and coaches well from working in the office, being ball girls, 
decorating the locker room and escorting the recruits around campus," junior Jen Ward said. 
"What we try to do is bridge the gap between athletics and academics and try to get more 
students than parents attending the games. We also are there to build more school spirit."

Bridging the gap came easily to this enthusiastic group of girls who had a good time trying to get 
the players excited for their games. For each home game, the girls got up bright and early to 
decorate the locker room with posters, streamers, balloons and candy in hopes of igniting 
Bulldog spirit.

"Not only do we get to help give tours to prospective players, we also have a major impact on 
the future team by sharing with them our own opinion of the school," sophomore Carrie 
Fritsche said.

The girls also participated in fundraisers and sponsored pep-rallies. They made banners and 
sidewalk announcements for home games. Their main fundraising event was Dog Days where 
they sold T-shirts, banners, cotton candy  and other fun carnival things. Purple Pride also sold T-
shirts to alumni and parents to help them remember the final year of NMSU.

The girls even attended a few of the away games to let the players know that they were 
appreciated.

"We all went to the game versus Central Missouri to support the team and we had a great 
time," sophomore Angie Pierce said. "We went to a movie that night which was kind of a 
bonding time for us. I think the guys appreciate us and the things we do for them and the team 
as a whole."

Becoming friends wasn't very hard for these ladies considering the interviewing process that 
they had to go through to be on Purple Pride. Even though the girls came from a variety of 
backgrounds, each of them had to have a great love for the school and the football program to 
be chosen.

"First we had to fill out an application, then we had to go to an interview," Fritsche said. "We 
were asked how we felt about the campus, school, academics and football so that we could 
present positive attitudes for the recruits."

Thanks to these outstanding ladies help, the games at home ran smoothly, the recruits were 
given exciting and well informed tours and the football department ran succesfully.

They took pride in sharing their spirit.

Nichole Garner

Purple Pride Members Janelle Browning, Jen Letourneau, Gretchen Fox and Angie Pierce share 
breakfast at Country Kitchen in Warrensburg before the game against Central Missouri State 
University. The group traveled to at least one away game in the football season.

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Sophomore Linda Hamilton and senior Jordan Prinster sell programs before the Homecoming 
football game. Selling programs for the games was a major Purple Pride fund-raiser.

Members of Purple Pride gather on the field after the Homecoming Bonfire. The women of 
Purple Pride supported the football team at all home games, (photos submitted by Purple 
Pride.)

Row 1: Sandy Ligibel, Kathy Wheeler, Abby Nicholson, Jordan Prinster, Angie Nicholson. Row 2: 
Janelle Browning, Julee Wessel, Kris Kollar, Julie Schell, Carla Hagenhoff, Leigh Anne Baxter, Jen 
Letourneau. Row 3: Gretchen Fox, Julie Fernandez, Eric Jacobs, Jen Smith, Rachel White, Jen 
Ward, Angie Pierce.

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UNDER CONSTRUCTION

There was nothing marvelous about the season.

The Bulldog Basketball team's record finish was far from phemomenal or marvelous. Placing last 
in the conference left the team a long way from the championship.

"To use a cliche, it was a rebuilding year," Head Coach Jack Schrader said.

The Bulldogs started the season needing to fill the loss of key players from the previous season. 
The team lost six of its 10 scholarship athletes, losing the core of the team. In fact, the squad 
only returned one senior, guard Brian Basich.

Basich was no ordinary senior though. He carried the team and was consistently ranked in the 
top of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association Conference for most points per 
game. Basich was also selected to the All-Conference second team.

"Basich showed continued consistency and longevity throughout his career here at Northeast," 
Schrader said.

Basich's consistently high offensive output placed him second on the all-time Bulldog scorers 
list.

"Our record was disappointing, but it does not reflect how we played," Schrader said. "We were 
in most games until the very end. We lost some tough games in double and triple overtime as 
well."

Northeast's athletic programs faced the challenge of the University's high academic admission 
standards. Last season, the Bulldogs lost two big junior college recruits, that would have served 
as strong inside players. These two players could have provided the solid inside game that the 
Bulldogs lacked. Their grades were borderline and they were not admitted to the University.

An even bigger disadvantage than losing the players was that schools like Central Missouri State 
or Missouri Western grabbed them and other players with even lower grades. When Northeast 
recruited, they had to look at grades, then talent, the opposite of other schools.

With every challenge the Bulldog basketball program faced, it wasn't marvelous, but it was 
successful.

Chris Griffin

What was the greatest moment of the season?

"Beating Northwest. They were sixth in the country and first in the region. It came during a time 
when we needed a victory the most."
- senior Brian Basich

"Beating Northwest at Northwest. It was unexpected by everyone but us. We came and did the 
job. We never defeated ourselves."
-freshman Chris Foulk

Row 1: Keith Cappel, Faul Taylor, Eric Schwendeman, Derrick Johnson, Brian Basich, Jamal 
Horton, Gus Simmons, Chris Foulk. Row 2: Marc Breckenridge, Mike Fuller, Tim Reuschel, Joseph 
Kalimba, Spencer Douglas, Dan Mosley, Cory Parker.

Three Bulldogs leap in an attempt to block an opponent's shot. Northeast blocked a total of 40 
shots this year (photo by Kristin Schnelten)

Senior Derrick Johnson lays in another two points for Northeast. The team finished 6-20, for the 
season, (photo by Mike Russo)

Senior Brian Basich drives toward the basket. Basich finished as the second highest scorer in 
Bulldog history (photo by Kristin Schnelten)

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Senior Brian Basich launches another three-point attempt Basich made a team high; eight three-
pointers in the game against the University of Missouri-Rolla, (photo by Mike Russo)

Terminology
Foul Shot: An unguarded throw to the basket from the foul line awarded to a fouled player and 
scored as one point if successful
Jump Shot: A shot made by a player at the highest point of his jump.
Back Court: The half of the court a team defends or the part of the team comprising
the two guard positions.
Layup: A usually one-handed, banked shot made close to the basket after driving in.

Scoreboard	
Opponent		Score
Central College		66-62 W
Monmouth College	76-67 W
SIU-Edwardsville	78-63 L
Quincy College		75-76 L
Middle Tennesee State   66-51 L	
IU/PU-Indianapolis	71-48 L
Quincy University	110-104 L
Seattle Pacific		70-60 L
Central Washington	80-70 W
Emporia State		79-55 L
Pittsburg State		74-69 L
Northwest Missouri	60-55 L
Missouri-St. Louis	93-74 W
IU/PU-Indianapolis	72-54 L
Missouri-Rolla		81-77 L
Southwest Baptist	79-69 L
Lincoln University	75-67 L
Missouri Southern	107-97 L
Missouri Western	87-73 L
Central Missouri	88-67 L
Washburn University	87-66 L
Pittsburg State		80-70 L
Northwest Missouri	66-55 W
Missouri-St. Louis	80-63 L
Missouri-Rolla		69-62 L
Southwest Baptist	91-79 W

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Senior Kristy Brown shoots the ball in a game against Lincoln University. The Lady Buldogs won 
the game with a score of 55-50.

Sophmore Gretchen Bouton and freshman Amy Eagan celebrate a Lady Bulldog victory. The 
team's record was 9 - 16.

Freshman Amy Eagan attempts to make a shot against Lincoln defenders. Eagan
averaged 8.4 points a game.

New Coach, New Beginning

Beginning a new season was a difficult task. The women's basketball team faced a new coach 
and new expectations. Head Coach Karin Nicholls improved the skills, attitudes and apsirations 
of her team in a single season.

Nicholls said that NMSU provided a good basketball environment, and she spoke positively 
about her new team.

"I am really pleased with the chemistry and the effort they put forth on the floor," she said. 
"Offensively we have a potent team, but with injuries it kind of set us back a little."

The players were also pleased with their new coach.

"At some points in the year we came together as a team, but in other points, we weren't that 
close," guard Kristy Brown said.

"The whole atmosphere is much more positive. Karin Nicholls is the type of coach that this 
University needs to turn the program around," forward Amy Pillard said,
Pillard, who received national honors as the "Women's Division II Bulletin" Player of the Month 
for January, also gave some of the credit to Nicholls.

"It just speaks more about how much the coaching change has helped out the
team and helped me out," Pillard said.

Throughout the season Nicholls' main focus was to improve the Lady Bulldogs' defensive game.

"Defensively, it's taken us a good year to get the basic fundamentals down," she said.

Her long range goals for the team were to earn the Conference title within three years.

Although, on the outside, the women's basketball team did not finish with a winning record, the 
team made a positive turn-around on the whole.

"The team and the coaches had a lot of chemistry and there was a lot of good that came out of 
the season that we can build on for next year," forward Liz Kinne said. "I would like us to make it 
to the Conference tournament and do well in it. There is no reason why we shouldn't finish in 
the top three."

Nicholls said,"There is a lot of work to be done here, but it's all about the players believing in 
themselves."

Alyssa Conine

In the professional sports world, who is your favorite player? Why?

"Charles Barkley, because he puts out his all every time he's on the court. Plus he has a cocky 
attitude."
-sophomore Amy Pillard

"Larry Bird. I think I play a lot like him. He also has a great work ethic. And also, we're both 
from Indiana."
-junior Natalie O'Farrell

Row 1: Anne Volkman, Amy Eagan, Carol Russell, head coach Karin Nicholls, Jenny Ballew, and 
Nicci Hays. Row 2: Liz Kinne, Meghan Fluharty, Gretchen Bouton, Amy Pillard, Melissa Harmon, 
Natalie O'Farrell and Kristy Brown.

Terminology
Field Goal: A score worth two points made by making a basket , during regulation play.
Front Court: The offensive half of the court used by the team.
Free Throw: a foul shot. Hook Shot: A shot made by arching the far hand upward while being 
positioned or moving sideways to the basket.

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Sophomore Gretchen Bouton and two Lincoln University defenders for a rebound. Sophomore 
Pillard led the team with 8.6 rebounds per game.

Scoreboard
Opponent		Score
St. Ambrose		80-73 L
Augustana		51-47 W
St. Joseph's		82-75 L
Angelo State		68-44 W
Cameron University	73-64 W
Culver-Stockton		78-71 L
Nebraska-Kearney	67-62 W
Southeast Missouri	76-55 L
Emporia State		79-71 L
Pittsburg State		85-53 L
Westminster College	85-40 W
Northwest Missouri	86-60 W
Missouri-St. Louis	66-54 W
Missouri-Rolla		75-70 L
Southwest Baptist	70-51 L
Lincoln University	55-50 W
Missouri Southern	91-73 L
Missouri Western	88-75 L
Central Missouri	70-50 L
Washburn		70-45 L
Pittsburg State		82-73 L
Northwest Missouri	98-75 L
Missouri-St. Louis	65-44 W
Missouri-Rolla		82-69 L
Southwest Baptist	77-59 L

Freshmen Cathe Pence and Amy Eagan attempt to steal the ball from an opponent. The Lady 
Bulldogs went 4-12 in conference play this year (photos by Aaron Manfull)

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RUNNERS GO NATIONAL

Trimming seconds and adding inches were two feats of the indoor track team this season.

The men's team finished fourth in the conference while the women finished seventh. Also at the 
MIAA Indoor Championships (Warrensburg), junior Shawn Weber broke the 13-year-old school 
record with his 5 feet 9.75 inches jump that landed him a spot in the NMSU record books.

Weber and sophomore Jon Coyle qualified for the NCAA Division II Indoor Track Championships 
in Indianapolis where they both earned All-America honors. Weber also received All-America 
honors for his fifth place finish in the triple jump in 1995. Weber improved his spot in 1996 with 
a second place jump of 51 feet 6.25 inches.

"I knew who my competition would be so I wasn't as nervous as last year," Weber said. "I have a 
set routine for each meet and that helps me to relax, and I was a lot more positive about my 
performance."

In his first appearance at nationals, Coyle took fifth in the long jump with a distance of 23 ft. 
Coyle also took some advice from his experienced teammate.

"I just told him to go out and have fun an do the best that he can," Weber said." I knew that if he 
jumped even close to his best then he would do well against the other guys."

Their combined efforts enabled the team to finish 11th at nationals.

For the women, junior Erin Burns placed second in the high jump in the conference 
championships.

Junior Jan Loussaert qualified for nationals in the 55-meter hurdles for the second consecutive 
year. With a time of 8.5 seconds, Loussaert took 12th place, while in the 1995 season she 
finished ninth.

"I think I ran about the same time as last year, it just depends on who's in the race, and what 
kind of day they're having," Loussaert said. "It all comes down to this one race, and everything 
else that you've done earlier in the season is erased. Nothing else matters."

Tracie Hitz

How does the indoor track season help you to prepare for the outdoor season?
"Training indoors is high volume to get in shape as quickly as possible. It helps you maintain 
throughout the season. We taper off as we reach the end. Then when the outdoor season 
begins, we start off heavy again and taper off toward the end of the season."- junior Shawn 
Weber

Row 1: Nate Bradley, Kirk Marsh, James Chambers, Mike Hronick. Row 2: Jon Coyle, Scott 
Poston, Eric Davis, Brian Waters, Coach Ed Schneider, Rick Bachman, Adam Adams, Nate peters, 
Rob Mallinder, E.J. Clarence, Sean Williams. Row 3: Sean Massa, Jacob Kaemmer, Jeremy 
Struttmann, Jeff Obert, Andy Walkup, Shawn Weber, Matt Antognoli, Eric Roadman, Jason 
Golonka, Carl Doyle, Brett Fleury, Christian Blackburn, Thad Bartram, Mark Miller, Onuka Ibe, 
Aaron Krill, Scott Korte, Craig Maxwell.

Freshman Angie Meyer and senior Ginny Hoefer wait for the start of the mile run. The women's 
team finished seventh in the conference this season.

Junior Shawn Weber soars through the air towards another triple-jump victory. Weber placed 
fifth in the nation in the triple jump.

Juniors Jeremey Struttmann and Sean Massa race during the MIAA Conference Championships. 
The men placed fourth in the conference this year.

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Scoreboard
Meet				Men 	Women
Iowa State Open	no team scores
Hawkeye	Open	no team scores
Central Mo. Triangular		3rd 	3rd
Jayhawk	Invitational	no team scores
U. of South Dakota	no team scores
Central Mo. Classic		3rd 	4th
U. of Iowa	no team scores
Track & Field All-comers no team scores
MIAA Championships 		4th 	7th
NCAA Div. II Championships 	11th	

Terminology
Dashes: The shortest and swiftest running events. Indoors, they; are run over distances of 50 
and 60 meters.
Relays: Events in which teams of four athletes compete, with each runner running a portion of 
the race.
Long Jump: The jumper sprints along the running path and then springs into the air trying to 
cover the most distance possible in one jump.

Junior Mark Miller leads the pack in the 5,000-meter run. The men's team produced two All-
America atheletes, junior Shawn Weber and sophomore Jon Coyle. (Photos by Talva Parker)

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High Speed Thrills

Some people were just born with it-- a passion for cars and pushing them to the limits of their 
performance. The race track was their passion, their cars were their love. Most drivers spent 
part of every day working on their cars, perfecting them in hopes of earning the checkered flag 
at the end of the race.

Racing was a large part of the Kirksville community. Students who stayed over the summers 
could enjoy racing as a spectator sport. The racing season ran from late March to the end of 
September or October.

Racing had been in Kirksville for over 40 years. The race track was on old Highway 6 before it 
was moved to the Kirksville fairgrounds that occupied the land where Wal-Mart is today. The 
quarter-mile dirt track had quite a following among the community, but when the fairgrounds 
were moved, the track was not rebuilt.

Many members of the Kirksville community spent their time with race cars. The majority of the 
Kirksville auto repair and body shop personnel were involved with racing or had been. Sonny 
Findling, Art Jeffries, Kelly Smith and Loren Hatfield were just a few of the drivers in the Kirksville 
area that also worked in the auto business. Findling and Jeffries built their late model stock cars 
at Jeffrie's shop. The frames of their cars were custom built by out-of-state businesses. Findling 
and Jeffries then built the bodies and engines of the cars.

Racing was often a family affair. Findling began racing in 1970 under the encouragement of his 
father and cousins, at the Kirksville Raceway.

"I had to build my first one myself," Findling said. "I didn't know how to weld, I didn't know 
anything. I knew some mechanics and I just started to do it."

Smith began racing in 1989. His uncle, Findling, got him behind the wheel of a race car. He raced 
Sportsman class, which was body stock cars. He raced on dirt tracks in Moberly, Mo. and 
Jefferson City, Mo.

Students could go to the races in Moberly and Quincy, Ill. where there were short tracks of a 
quarter-mile, or to the larger half-mile track at Eldon, Ill. The I-70 Raceway in Kansas City, Mo. 
was another place students could go to see racing.

The tracks were not just a place to run the cars. Car shows accompanied many of the races. They 
were also a place to go with friends to have a good time and a few drinks.

The races were more than drivers going in a circle. They were unpredictable. Some nights the 
races did not end until two or three in the morning because of wrecks or problems with lighting 
at the track.

Findling recalled a particular race in which his car broke down.

"I was leading it with two laps to go and the drive shaft broke," Findling said. "I was a half-lap 
ahead. When the drive shaft broke, it messed up my knee-- it came in the car."

Whether it was the drivers or the spectators, racing was a sport that people from Kirksville could 
enjoy.

Melissa Hanthom

Sonny Findling smiles for a victory photo after winning a race. It was a racing tradition for the 
winner to receive the checkered flag. (Photos courtesy of Melissa Hanthom)

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A car experiencing mechanical failure is pushed through the pit area for repairs. A race rarely 
occured without a crash or a car breakdown.

Sonny Findling poses with his car before his next race. Findling, like many local racers, built his 
own car. (Photos by Melissa Hanthom)

The Texaco Havoline pit crew hurriedly gasses up its team car. Pit crews could often be 
responsible for winning or losing a race.

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LOOKING FOR NEW GROUND

The track team worked hard to reach new heights, while it also looked ahead to the new track 
being built.

Track team members said the new track would offer many advantages and new possibilities for 
the team. The groundbreaking ceremony for Gardner Track was held in the spring. Benefits 
included training outdoors, recruiting more runners from high schools and hosting track meets.

Another advantage of the new track was the decline of injuries. By being able to train on the 
same surface on which they will compete, injuries would be reduced and winning would 
increase.

Though anticipating the benefits of the new track, the team worked hard to reach its goals 
during the season. Their dedication existed in both their physical training and their mental 
preparation.

Class schedules required some team members to train on their own or together in pairs, instead 
of with the team.

Others trained over the summer to maintain their skills for the season.

These athletes prepared themselves for their events by relaxing and focusing or through warm-
up drills.

"I try to focus on the key elements so that if I complete those then it will be a successful jump," 
distance runner senior Jason Golonka said.

For some, the move from high school track to college was a challenge.

Having many talented athletes on the team made it difficult for everyone to excel to the extent 
they might have before college.

"It took about a year to adjust," Golonka said. "Not everyone can make it, but it really helps to 
come out of a good program in high school."

Though the team worked hard, they looked forward to next year and new chances to shine.

Returning members were excited about the new possibilities.

"I'm not at my potential," jumper junior Shawn Weber said. "I have a lot more to accomplish."

Carrie Berbermeyer

How does having three meets after school is out affect you?

"It's really nice in Kirksville after school's out. It's really relaxing after school's over. It's also 
easier to concentrate on the meets."
-sophomore Jon Coyle

"That is when the fun begins. You can go to the meet and compete without worrying about your 
school work."
-senior Brett Fleury

Terminology
Track events: Basic term for events consisting of runs and walks. 
Decathlon: Contest for men consisting of five field events and five track events.
Field events: Basic term forevents consisting of jumps and throwing.
Discus: The disk thrown in track and field events.

A Lady Bulldog paces herself for the rest of the race. This season the women placed fourth at 
conference.

A Northeast runner hurries in order to pass the baton to a teammate. Both teams look forward 
to the new track being built.

Senior Jason Golonka fights through the pack. Golonka also competed in cross country.

A trailing Lady Bulldog runner calculates how to take the lead in a distance event. This season, 
the women competed well, despite key losses from last year's team.

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Scoreboard
Men's Team	
Meet 			Place
WIU Invitational	2nd
Washington Univ.	1st
Mule Relays		--
MIAA Conference		4th

Women's Team
Meet
Pittsburgh State	4th
Washington Univ.	2nd
Mule Relays  		--
MIAA Conference		4th

Senior Jay Golonka leads the pack while coming around the far turn.  This season the men's 
team finished fourth in the MIAA

Senior Brett Fleury grabs the baton from a teammate. This season, the men were led by All-
American jumper junior Shawn Weber, (photos submitted from Sports Information)

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GOLFERS DRIVE TO GREEN

There were sunny days on the fairways for the golf teams.

The season produced an MIAA Athlete of the Week for the men and a potential bid for the 
NCAA Division II and III tournament for the women.

"They worked very hard and were able to prove that they are contenders," said Sam Lessing, 
women's golf coach.

The women carried a total of nine players, five of which were on a traveling team. One of their 
most outstanding moments was their second place finish at the University of Illinois. Although 
they had a rough go on the first day, they managed to shoot a combined 314 on day two.

"We were so proud," sophomore Tara Rice said. "We usually try to keep our scores between 330 
and 340. This was a great accomplishement."

They were second overall in the tournament

The ladies represented Northeast in class A fashion at Northern Illinios University where Lessing 
and Rice both won awards for their talents.

"It's typical for people to judge us on wins and losses," Rice said. "But, we try to look for both 
individual and team improvements."

The men's team played well under the direction of coach Keith Peck. The team and Northeast 
were well-represented by captain senior Andrew Delehaunty, as he won MIAA Athlete of the 
Week. This award highlighted more than an outstanding performance for golf, it was given after 
an evaluation of all sports and honored an overall athlete.

The men's team came from its previous sixth place finish to a second place finish. The team was 
second only to Missouri Western who was ranked seventh in the nation.

After playing both fall and spring seasons, the women's and the men's golf teams proved to 
themselves and Northeast they could work hard and be successful.

Eric Eckert

How good is the course here in Kirksville as compared to others?

"The Country Club is very challenging, even after practicing on it every day. It's a really nice 
course."
-senior Rachel Cottingham

"Kirksville is pretty hilly, others have been pretty flat. There are some pretty tricky holes, it's a 
tough course."
-senior Merek Guy

Row 1: Erin Stukart, Emily Wolpers, Heidi Theobald, Jaime Geer. Row 2: Coach Sam Lesseig, 
Jenny Bierbaum, Jodee Bass, Tara Rice, Jill Ralph, Rachel Cottingham, Merek Guy.

A Lady Bulldog golfer watches her drive soar toward the green. The women's team placed first in 
the region this season.

Senior Andy Delehaunty discusses strategy with Coach Keith Peck. This was Peck's first season as 
golf coach.

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Senior Rachel Cottingham, junior Jennifer Bierbaum, and sophomore Erin Stukart warm up 
before practice. The Lady Bulldogs' strong finish earned them a spot in the first ever NCAA 
Division II Women's Golf National Championship.

Two golfers practice putting at the Kirksville Country Club. The men didn't use the course for 
meets (photos by Laura Hoechst)

Terminology
Cup: Also called a hole, a cup is a cylindrical container into which the ball must be propelled in 
order to complete play at each hole. The cup is usually made of metal or plastic and at least 4 
inches deep.
Bunker: Also called a trap, bunkers are hollows dug into the and usually filled with loose sand.
Water Hazards: Natural obstacles filled with water, they include ditches, creeks, ponds and 
lakes.

Scoreboard	
Men's Team	
Meet			Place
Central Mo. State	3rd
Missouri-St. Louis	1st
Mo. Western		1st
William Jewell		1st
MIAA Tournament		4th

Women's Team	
Meet			Place
Southwest Mo.		13th
Lady Bulldog Classic	3rd
lllini Spring Classic	7th
Lewis University	1st

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Sophomore Kelli Brady practices her serve. Brady finished second place at the conference meet.

Sophomore Cole Haynes returns a volley. This season the men's team placed fourth in the 
conference.

Junior Patricia Brady fires another serve over the net. This season the women had a 14-7 dual 
record. (photos by Mike Russo)

TEAMWORK AND VICTORY

The swing of the racket and the power of the serve led the tennis teams to Conference in St. 
Louis April 25-27.

The men's team finished the season with a final record of 12-7. Their victories prepared them 
for the long-awaited conference matches. The team placed fourth after Northwest, Washburn 
and Southwest Baptist Universities. The traveling team for Conference was juniors Matt Lazinski, 
Cole Haynes and Nathan Talley; freshman Mike Reither and Jeff Borengasser and sophomore 
Shawn Siegele. All players finished in the top four in the singles division.

The doubles teams consisted of Lazinski-Reither, placing fifth at number one; Talley-Haynes, 
fifth at number two and Borengasser-Siegele, fourth at number three.

The team decided the Most Valuable Player Awards at Conference. Siegele won the award for 
the men's team.

The women's team had a good season, finishing 14-7. They improved upon their strategies, 
basically becoming more "court smart." The Conference team players were sophomores Marilee 
Boullear and Kelli Brady; freshman Courtney Jeter and Iris DelRosario, junior Jennifer Vejvoda 
and senior Patricia Brady.

The doubles teams placed very well. Boullear-Jeter placed second at number one, Vejvoda-K. 
Brady, second at number two and DelRosario-P. Brady, fourth at number three. Overall the 
women's standings were Northwest, Washburn, ahead by only three points and Northeast.

The Most Valuable Player award for the women's team was won by Vejvoda. The women's team 
also produced two All Conference Players, Jeter and Vejvoda.

"That's the ultimate goal, to win Conference, and beyond that is to make it to Regionals," 
Boullear said.

The tennis teams ended their seasons well, placing at Conference and making it to the 
Regionals.

Laura Hoffman

How long have you played tennis and how long does it take to get good enough to compete at 
the college level?

"I've been playing since seventh or eighth grade - six years. It depends on the person, some 
people are really athletic. There are so many things to learn about the sport."
-freshman Courtney Jeter

"I've been playing since I was eight or nine. It varies with how hard you work and how talented 
you are to begin with."
-sophomore Matt Lazinski

1995-96 Bulldog Tennis Team: Row 1: Mike Reither, Courtney Jeter, Nathan Talley, Kelli Brady, 
Shawn Seigele, Kristen Estes. Row 2: Joe Banasch, Laura Beck, Matt Saabye, Marilee Boullear, 
Cole Haynes, Beth Ann Pieper. Row 3: Xavi Cargol, Patricia Brady, Jeff Borengasser, Matt 
Lazinski, Iris del Rosario, Coach Pete Kendall.

Terminology
Ace: A valid, usually fast serve that cannot be returned.
Forehand: Stroke in which the ball is met on the racket-hand side of the body.
Lob: A high, soft return behind an opponent.
Overhead Smash: A powerful and usually unopposable return of a high lob.

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Scoreboard	
Player	
No.1 Marilee Boullear	18-10
No.2 Courtney Jeter	18-8
No.2 Iris del Rosario	1-0
No.3 Jennifer Vejvoda	21-0
No.3 Catherine Mclntyre 3-1	
No.3 Kelli Brady	1-0
No.4 Iris del Rosario	15-11
No.4 Patricia Brady	0-1
No.5 Kelli Brady	16-8
No.5 Carla Colque	0-1
No.6 Patricia Brady	17-8
No.6 Kristen Estes	1-0
No.1 Matt Lazinski	17-9
No.2 Mike Reither	7-11
No.2 Brenden Clark	0-2
No.3 Nathan Talley	12-11
No.4 Jeff Borengasser	13-8
No.4 Cole Haynes	1-1
No.5 Cole Haynes	14-9
No.5 Matt Saabye	2-1
No.6 Shawn Siegele	9-11
No.6 Brenden Clark	2-1
Women's dual record	14-7
Men's dual record	12-7

Sophomore Shawn Siegele serves up another ace fot the Bulldogs.  Siegele led the squad at 
conference by finishing second. (photo by John Vieth)

Sophomore Kristen Estes concentrates on her next shot. This season the Lady Bulldogs placed 
third in the MIAA Conference (photo by Mike Russo)

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Life's Little Sacrifices

Life involved sacrifice, even if that sacrifice was as small as a calorie or as large as a night of 
sleep.

For athletes, their lifestyles were created by the way they ate and exercised.

From football to track, Each sport put different demands on its athletes.

Football players were notorious for their eating habits and physical workouts.

Constant eating was required on the part of the athlete to keep up strength and weight. For 
some, eating was not just part of the day, but a chore they had to do to keep pace, Jerry 
Mayhew, professor of exercise science, said. Hard workouts plus early morning and late 
afternoon practices pushed players to the maximum along with personal weight training and 
exercise times.

Tennis required athletes to work on strength and speed during the off season.

During the tennis season, the tennis team had practice every day and matches almost every 
weekend. To keep up, they ate lots of carbohydrates and watched what they ate.

"I have a fat book so I can keep track of calories," tennis player Kelli Brady said. "I try to eat less 
than 25 grams of fat per day, and I exercise every day. I love to eat bread and tons of pasta and 
cereal and fruits for their vitamin C. It's really a whole body type thing."

Of course, not every training program was as easy as simply watching calories and lifting 
weights.

Wrestlers often had a hard time with their training programs. In a sport where one pound could 
make the difference, training and eating were on a more variable scale. Sometimes it was a 
pound or two that had to be added, so wrestlers would eat as much as possible to put on the 
extra weight, but other times it was the loss of a pound that was required and other measures 
had to be taken. Many wrestlers tried to sweat off weight by wearing multiple layers of clothing 
or plastic suits while jumping rope, running or sitting in the sauna junior Andy Rouse said.

"Basically, we do anything neccesary to get the weight down," Rouse said.

At times the measures taken by these athletes were extreme, but many handled the sacrifice 
well and kept things in perspective as to what they could safely do outside of their normal 
training routines and practices.

Sacrifice extended to all sports and all athletes. Something had to give to accomplish all of their 
goals.

Track and cross country were two very demanding sports on athletes. Practice often required 
running anywhere between 50-70 miles per week. Training also included weight lifting and 
eating balanced meals that consisted of many carbohydrates and fruits.

"You get worn down if you are not prepared to handle the workouts, and with classes and 
everything else, it can cut into a good night's sleep in order to get everything done," sophomore 
Mike Hronick said. "Many people just don't understand going out and running miles, but after a 
while you just cruise. It's the purest way to gage progress and the work that you have done. It's 
a feeling of accomplishment to see what discipline can do."

No matter what the sport or the type of athlete, sacrifice was part of the daily routine, but 
sometimes the sacrifice was worth it to see it pay off in the end.

Jen Baumann

Senior Eric Schwendeman reads for class while eating breakfeast. A lack of time ruined the 
nutrition of many busy students.

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Senior basketball player, Eric Schwendeman, carefully cooks a meal.  Athletes required large 
amounts of energy to survive a day of academics and athletics.

The temptation of junk food leads to the downfall of many diets. Excessive junk food was one 
sacrifice athletes had to make.

A Bulldog wrestler lifts weights to keep in peak physical condition. Being organized into weight 
classes, wrestling required participants to pay constant attention to diet and nutrition (photos 
by Antony George)

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BASEBALL STRIKES OUT

Too much experience caused another losing season for the baseball team.

"I think we as a team had a negative attitude throughout the entire season,"sophomore Josh 
Florence said. "I guess everyone has been so used to losing that they just accept it now."

The Bulldogs finished last in the MIAA Conference for the second year in a row with a final 
record of 10-36-1. The baseball team has not had an overall winning record since 1982, which 
was one of only five winning seasons in the 30 years baseball has been at Northeast.

In the season opener, senior Kyle Bogdan pitched the first five scoreless innings against the 
University of Missouri-Rolla before sophomore Cory Hanstein relieved him. The two combined 
the shutout, and the team swept the doubleheader to start off the season 2-0.

"The competition is higher here and you need to think more," Florence said. "In high school I 
just threw hard, but now I have to throw different kinds of pitches instead of just trying to 
overpower them."

"We're in a tough conference, we play some of the best Division II schools," sophomore Ryan 
Murphy said.

Seniors Rhett Lakin and Rick Long were co-captains for the 1996 season.

"We don't go around giving motivational speeches all the time, at least I don't," Lakin said. "We 
need to lead by example because there's only so many things that you can say to them."

But being a leader brought along more responsibility for the team.

"Sometimes I feel like I have to be great all the time and that's a lot of added pressure," Lakin 
said. "If I start to struggle throughout the year I feel like I'm letting everybody down."

"We have to overcome whatever obstacles there are and just play," Florence said.

Tracie Hitz

Sophomore Brad Jenkins holds a runner on first base. Jenkins led the team in stolen bases with 
30 in 36 attempts.

Senior Kyle Bogdan finishes his delivery to the plate. Bogdan led the team with 36 strikeouts and 
65.7 innings pitched.

Senior Rick Long takes a pitch inside. This season the Bulldogs finished 10-36-1, improving their 
win-total since last year.

How does the team's record fail to show the success of the season?

"For me it was that we improved as a team. We lost a lot of close games early on. Every time we 
went out there with a good attitude. You usually couldn't tell in the second game if we had just 
lost a really frustrating game right before"
-sophomore Shawn Bergman

Row 1: J. Barnum, R. Long, B. Busch, K. Bogdan, S. Ensminger, R. Lakin. Row 2: T. Bundren, G. 
Nardie, J. Sparks, R. Murphy, A. Jackson, K. Plackemeier, W. Strecker, S. Bergman. Row 3: J. 
Clipperton, G. Burch, M. Thompson, G. Lenich, D. Waterkotte, T. Vandemore, J. Florence, J. 
Sellers. Row 4: W. Alberty, C. Hanstein, M. Klusman, C. O'Donnell, D. Block, B. Jenkins, A. Fisher, 
Coach B.J. Pumroy.

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Scoreboard
Team		Score
Missouri-Rolla	2-0 W
Missouri-Rolla	7-3 W
Lincoln-Univ.	5-7 L
Lincoln-Univ.	2-12 L
Fort Hays St.	1-4 L
Fort Hays St.	0-10 L
Fort Hays St.	0-9 L
Air Force	23-25 L
Univ. of Denver	5-10 L
Univ. of Denver	4-5 L
Metro St.	5-8 L
Metro St.	5-2 W
Metro St.	7-14 L
Quincy		6-10 L
Quincy		2-4 L
Morningside	1-3 L
Mo. Southern	5-6 L
Pittsburg St.	4-3 W
Pittsburg St.	1-13 L
Hillsdale Coll.	5-5 T
Mo. Southern	8-9 L
Iowa Wesleyan	15-14 W
Iowa Wesleyan	2-8 L
Mo. Western	3-4 L
Mo. Western	0-4 L
Mo. Western	0-4 L
Westminster	4-1 W
Westminster	1-3 L
Washburn Univ.	4-13 L
Washburn Univ.	2-11 L
Univ. of Iowa	4-14 L
Central Mo.	4-9 L
Central Mo.	0-7 L
Central Mo.	3-16 L
Central Mo.	2-3 L
Hannibal-LG	7-9 L
Hannibal-LG	3-2 L
Emporia St.	1-4 L
Emporia St.	0-13 L
Emporia St.	4-18 L
Emporia St.	7-3 W
Lincoln Univ.	1-4 L
Lincoln Univ.	9-5 W
Northwest Mo.	3-4 L
Northwest Mo.	6-8 L
Northwest Mo.	4-13 L
Northwest Mo.	8-4 W

Terminology
Triple Play: Only possible with two or more runners on base, a play in which three players are 
put out during one at bat.
Run: Scored when a batter completes a circuit of Me bases and returns safely to home plate.
Walk: Also known as a free pass, a walk occurs when a batter's count reaches four balls.

Sophomore Brad Jenkins attempts to pick off a Northwest baserunner. Northeast went 1-3 
against Northwest this season and finished last in the conference.

The team sits back and watches the game. This season was coach B.J. Pumroy's fourth season 
and Northeast's 13th consecutive losing season. (Photos by John Vieth)

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SOFTBALL COMES UP SHORT

As Northeast softball came to close, it appeared disappointing. It didn't seem to meet seventh 
year coach Dan Zimmer's pre-season claims of "Experience will be the key to the season" and 
"We have the opportunity to have a good season."

The team did have a lot of potential going into the season. Seven of the eight field positions 
were filled by returning starters and two of the three starting pitchers were back for their third 
season. The Lady Bulldogs started strong, winning five of their first eight games and remaining 
around .500 until mid-season. Starting with a 3-2 loss to Southern Indiana on March 26, the 
squad dropped seven games straight, not winning until its April 6 stomping of Emporia State 6-5. 
After the skid, Northeast ended the season winning four and losing six.

The 12-22 overall record and 5-12 Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association conference 
record didn't give the Lady Bulldogs many bragging rights and didn't seem to show improvement 
over last season's 12-25/5-11 record. It did, though.

"We played many teams closer this year," Zimmer said.

In the 1995 season, the squad lost two games to Central Missouri State University with scores of 
0-8 for both. This season Northeast lost two games to CMSU again but with more respectable 
scores of, 4-5 and 2-3. Last season, Emporia State trounced the Lady Bulldogs 2-7 and 3-11, but 
this season Northeast swept Emporia State 12-5 and 6-5. Emporia still went on to win its first 
MIAA conference championship. Sweeping the conference champion, stood as a testament to 
the team's capabilities.

Unfortunately, capabilities did not always meet with performance. The Lady Bulldogs were 
plagued with a lower run production than expected and a defensive downfall at the end of the 
year. The defense became most obvious when the team committed 19 errors at the MIAA 
Interdivisional Tournament. At the tournament, Northeast went 1-5, costing them a bid to the 
MIAA Conference Tournament.

Chris Griffin

What was your personal high point of the season?

"My favorite game was the double-header at Emporia State. I did well, and the team as a whole 
did well."
-senior Kristen Roberts

"Sweeping the double header at Emporia State."
-senior Becky Guthrie

The 1996 Lady Bulldog Softball Team: Row 1: Melissa Johnson, Michelle House, Denise Irwin, 
Kristen Roberts, Danielle Lauer, Melissa White. Row 2: Dawn Schumann, Shannon Johnson, 
Danni Peterson, Chris Jones, Heather Mannix. Row 3: Coach Dan Zimmer, Diana DeSmidt, Patty 
Horn, Becky Guthrie, Carin Hunt, Coach Jeff Townsend.

Terminology
Outfield: The large grassy area that lies in back of the infield and is enclosed by extensions of the 
base lines that run from home plate to first and third bases.
Strike: A strike is called when a batter swings and misses a pitch, fails to swing at a pitch in the 
strike zone or hits a ball foul.

Freshman Denise Irwin races toward first base. The Lady Bulldogs finished the year 12-22.

Junior Becky Guthrie throws the ball in from third base. This season Northeast went undefeated 
in extrainning games.

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Junior Michelle House winds up before her next pitch. This season House posted a 4.18 ERA and 
ten complete games, (photos from Sports Information)

Scoreboard
Team			Score
Winona St.		3-4 L
Winona St.		8-3 W
William Penn		1-0 W
William Penn		0-3 L
Southwest St.		1-2 L
Southwest St.		3-2 W
Salem Teikyo		8-2 W
IUPU-Ft. Wayne		15-0 W
N. Dakota St.		0-4 L
West Florida		3-9 L
Northwood		4-1 W
SW Baptist		5-10 L
Ferris St.		3-0 W
Southern Indiana	2-3 L
SIU-Edwardsville	1-3 L
C. Oklahoma		0-5 L
S. Colorado		5-1 W
C. Missouri		4-5 L
NW Missouri		0-3 L
NW Missouri		1-6 L
C. Missouri		1-7 L
C. Missouri		2-3 L
Washburn		5-11 L
Washburn		3-4 L
Emporia State		12-5 W
Emporia State		6-5 W
Mo. Western		2-0 W
Mo. Western		0-9 L
Lincoln Univ.		7-5 W
SW Baptist		4-5 L
Pittsburgh St.		4-10 L
UMSL			3-7 L
Missouri-Rolla		2-5 L
Mo. Southern		4-6 L

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Teams Miss Kirksville

Student athletes hit the road to compete, and that forced them to use creativity with class 
scheduling or leave empty desks in classrooms.

Student athletes found themselves scheduling their classes around games, meets and practices. 
This usually required students to take early morning classes to avoid conflict with afternoon 
practices or weekend road trips.

"It's really hard to get other schools to come here," soccer player senior Jeff Nolder said. "In 
order to play good schools we've got to go to their place."

The men's and women's indoor and outdoor track teams were used to this inconvenience since 
they had no home meets during either season. The lack of home meets resulted from the 
absence of an indoor track and an inadequate outdoor track to host the events.

The outdoor team had 13 meets that took place in Kansas, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska and Iowa. 
The team attended the MIAA Championships in Jefferson City, Mo., during the weekend 
between finals. The NCAA Division II Championships were held in Riverside, Calif.

The men's and women's swim teams also spent their weekends on the road. The team hosted 
the Bulldog Invitational along with only two other meets. Including Nationals in North Dakota, 
the swimmers missed about two weeks worth of classes to travel for competitions throughout 
the season.

"Most teachers are very understanding when we miss their class," swimmer junior Greg Kristoff 
said. "It's not the best thing to miss lectures, but we usually get the notes and make up the 
tests."

The team spent half of their Christmas break training in Florida while spending spring break in 
Kirksville.

"We miss out on a lot of the fun, but I think it's the freshmen who have the hardest time 
adjusting," swimmer sophomore Bill Mataya said. "But once we're out of season, we have more 
time to concentrate on school and that's reflected in our grades."

The baseball team had 34 game days, some doubleheaders, with only eight of those played at 
home. Meanwhile, the softball team played four out of 28 game days at home in their season. 
Two of these home games were over Easter weekend.

For spring break, the men traveled to Kansas and the women played their games in Pensacola, 
Fla.

The tennis team didn't have such a tropical break. Instead, they traveled to Oklahoma and 
Kansas while spending Easter in Kirksville for two home matches.

"Being an athlete takes a lot of time and energy," Nolder said. "We miss out on the weekends 
and things that are going on around campus, but it's not that bad."

The basketball team played almost half of its games in Pershing Arena, but its schedule was still 
not perfect. Both teams missed the holidays, playing away during Thanksgiving and Christmas 
breaks.

"I'm really close to my family so it's hard for me to stay here for Thanksgiving and only go home 
for nine days of Christmas break," basketball player senior Eric Schwendeman said. "But to play 
college athletics is a great opportunity. You have to look and see what you want to do and then 
weigh the choices."

Tracie Hitz

Senior J.R. Slubowski catches up on some reading after practice. Being able to maintain good 
grades and play sports required strict time management.

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Sophomore Sara Reisdorf highlights notes for an upcoming class. A majority of swim meets were 
on the weekend, consuming precious study time.

Senior Craig Maxwell studies for a test in the quiet lounge. Although they had many time 
demands, student athletes excelled in academics.

Sophomore Carolyn Hepburn takes advantage of her time by studying while on the road. With 
away competitions far away, time en route to competition provided a great study opportunity. 
(photos by Kerry Nekola)

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Students struggle to get the pin in a swamp of jello outside of Dobson Hall. The jello wrestling 
tournament was an event sponsored by Dobson Hall Senate during Homecoming weekend 
(photo by Rachael Grissom)

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ORGANIZATIONS

The term was unity. We realized there was so much to do at college that could only be done in a 
group. We were COMING TO TERMS with ourselves as members of organizations and realized 
we could enhance our lives by giving and helping others.

We picked a cause, and we discovered when people with similar interests worked together 
anything was possible. Blue Key honor fraternity worked to start an Adopt-a-Street program, 
inviting other organizations to join them in cleaning up Kirksville's streets. The Association of 
Black Collegians established a support system for the African American community.

Through all the work, we also played together. The Student Activities Board sponsored the 
Student Film Festival to showcase student talent. Socially Active Latin Student Association 
hosted Carnival Night with games and food from around the world.

When our world got tough, we admitted we needed each other. We realized sometimes all we 
could do was share dreams and pray for each other. The Wesley House provided Lutheran 
students the opportunity to take their faith on the road with their traveling drama team. The 
Catholic Newman Center fought language boundaries to sponsor a Haitian dance troupe for 
Homecoming.

No matter what our interest was, there was something to become a part of. There was 
something to give ourselves to. In terms of work and play, we came together.

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ACTURIAL SCIENCE
Row 1: Maggie Glenney, BSEC representative; Tamra Finley, treasurer; Lori Bryan, first vice 
president; Jolene Kopf, president; Paula Kliethermes, second vice president; Jennifer 
Redenbaugh, secretary. Row 2: Steven Klein, adviser; Jacqueline Gassner, Michelle House, Bobbi 
Hart, Candice Greer, Sonia Davidson, Jennifer Baskett, Michele Carr, Sandra Fleak, faculty 
adviser; Tina Torres. Row 3: Megan McCracken, Kim Reepmeyer, Kurt Hegedus, Mark 
Wooldridge, Tamara Hechst, Nicole Faria, Julie Weggesser.

ACCOUNTING CLUB
Row 1: Jennifer Griswold, vice president; Karen Van Cleave, president. Row 2: Cory Mulvill, 
Jenny Bierbaum, Mary Sue Beersman, sponsor.

As part of a magic trick, senior Adam Yeager sets his 20 dollar bill on fire. The magic was that the 
bill was not burnt.

Junior Sara Harshaw performs an experiment while senior Ken Patel observes. The experiment 
was part of a magic show for Girl Scouts run by Alpha Chi Sigma (photos by Allison Boney)

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ALPHA CHI SIGMA
Row 1: Tim Busenhart, Sara Harshaw, Jason Jones, Anne Moody, adviser; Adam Yeager, Mindy 
Steiniger, Nicole Brunkan, Chad Melody. Row 2: Kenneth N. Carter, Jr., adviser; Caryn 
Stahlschmidt, Jennifer Gooch, Emily Bock, Amy Spain, Tim Dunkin, Sheila Meyer, Grant 
McWilliams, Rebecca AuBuchon, Gail Amsted, Mary Peters, Tracy Kelly. Row 3: Aaron Cassely, 
Dennis Kopf, Samila Mihindukulasuri, Megan Roadman, Michael Wyzlic, Amy Jo Kruger, Rachel 
Morgan, Becca Turner, Jill Butler, Ken Patel. Row 4: Jason Gruenhagen, Charles Ledgerwood, 
Brian Reiss, Ben Martin, Andy Mahon, Robert White, Justin Hettick, Nathan Brewer, Matthew 
Schaefer.

Magic & Mystery
By Adam Potthast

In a high school classroom in Kirksville, a sphere of fire floated towards the ceiling, then 
vanished. Adolescent ahhh's filled the room.

Some children just had way too much fun with their chemistry sets when they were little. They 
didn't stop when they ran out of phenythaline solution and calcium carbonate. Now, they're 
pledged members of Alpha Chi Sigma, the honorary chemistry fraternity on campus.

"We have a really good bond-- I hate to use that word, but it's true-- in our group," junior Tim 
Busenhart said.

In the Middle Ages, there was a fight over which methods were correct-- the emerging science 
of chemistry or the magical, mystical appeal of alchemy. The battle was won by chemistry and 
its scientific method, but with Alpha Chi Sigma, history may be echoing itself.

"Students developed a magic show last fall during National Chemistry Week," adviser Anne 
Moody said. "They developed a few experiments that they take places."

So it seemed chemistry students were beginning to delve into the realm of magic again.

"We run chemistry magic shows for high schools in Kirksville," Busenhart said.

One of Alpha Chi Sigma's ways of giving back to the community was to put on magic shows using 
principles of chemistry, and then explaining the chemistry behind the "magic."

"Depending on the group we're doing, we try to make it educational," senior Adam Yeager said. 
"We try to explain the chemistry that goes along with it."

The members had to know chemistry to pull off some of the tricks that students presented. 
Some of the "tricks" or science experiments included setting bubbles of methane gas on fire and 
the infamous electric pickle.

"The electric pickle is a big one," Yeager said. "You hook a couple forks up to either end of a 
pickle that's been soaked in vinegar, like at Main Street. You plug it into a wall socket. Then, you 
turn the lights out and the pickle starts to spark and glow. That's the one everybody wants to 
do."

For the more financially secure, there was a trick involving a 20 dollar bill.

"We have a magic solution, we call it-- it's just ethanol and water," Busenhart said. "We soak a 
20 dollar bill in it and light it. The 20 dollar bill doesn't get burnt."

The fraternity had requests to do the shows at other high schools, elementary schools and 
churches in the surrounding area.

As more students became interested in chemistry, the fraternity grew quicker than a gunshot. In 
the fall semester the fraternity doubled its numbers, increasing to an active membership of 51 
members.

"I'm overall impressed with how the fraternity's growing," Yeager said. "I think it has good 
potential for leadership in the science department."

They held other social events, including a formal that both faculty and 46 of the 51 members 
attended.

"Just because we're chemists doesn't mean we all hole up in a laboratory and don't interact with 
people well," Moody said.

This interaction with people sparked the magic in chemistry.

COMING TOGETHER
Alpha Chi Sigma
Membership: 51
Eligibility: Chemistry major or three semesters of general / organic chemistry
Activities:
Magic shows 
Formal
Tutoring
Girl Scout Science Day
Boy Scout merit badges

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Scout's Honor
Service and scouting go hand in hand
By Jennifer Odefey

Scouting was more than boys helping little old ladies cross the street or little girls selling cookies 
door to door. Scouting was the foundation of service for Alpha Phi Omega.

Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity was based in the ideals of the Boy Scouts of 
America. It was founded by 14 Boy Scouts in 1925, and its connection with scouting has been 
strong ever since.

The principles of Alpha Phi Omega were leadership, friendship and service. Scouting was a good 
basis for these concepts.

"Both organizations are helpful to the community and its members," senior Melissa Schudel 
said. "Our affiliation with each other helps each group get a better perspective."

Scouts were known for sacrificing something personal in order to help others, and that was 
what the members of Alpha Phi Omega strived for.

Alpha Phi Omega tried to involve scouting in its service projects whenever possible. Fraternity 
members helped Boy Scouts earn merit badges in a program called Conclave. The Boy Scouts 
came to campus and participated in different classes and activities to fulfill their requirements 
for various merit badges.

Twice a year the members of Alpha Phi Omega helped out at Camp Thunderbird, a Boy Scout 
camp near Moberly. This was the fraternity's biggest connection with the Scouts.
Fraternity members helped blaze trails, repaired the totem pole and helped build and improve 
things around the camp.

Senior Casey Kusiak, first vice president of large service, said, "T-Bird is a very important service 
project for Alpha Phi Omega. It combines our biggest goal, sevice, with our biggest sponsor, the 
Boy Scouts."

Another important part of the camp was fellowship. Fellowship activities included a campfire, 
complete with camp songs.

Although the members of Alpha Phi Omega did not have to be Scouts, they did have to learn 
about the scouting ties to the fraternity. All pledges had to learn the Scout oath and the Scout 
law before they could be activated.

Scouting formed the basis of Alpha Phi Omega, but the group concentrated on the principle of 
service.

The fraternity participated in regular service projects such as playing Uno at Twin Pines, highway 
cleanup and helping out at the Humane Society. Alpha Phi Omega also sponsored a successful 
blood drive and participated in many other events on campus, such as Mathcounts.

"Service allows for an outlet to stop thinking about yourself and put your energy into helping 
others in the community," senior Brenda Helmbrecht said.

The members of Alpha Phi Omega helped many others in the community, while still living by the 
Scout law.

COMING TOGETHER
Alpha Phi Omega
Alpha Phi Omega was founded nationally on Dec. 16, 1925.
The NMSU chapter was founded in Dec. 1929.
President Bill Clinton is an Alpha Phi Omega alumnus.
Alpha Phi Omega is a not-for-profit organization. Members volunteer at the Humane Society, 
Twin Pines and Head Start.

ALPHA PHI OMEGA
Row 1: Sara Braaf, fundraising chairperson; J.R. Slubowski, second vice president pledging; Cathy 
Pezold, first vice president regular service; Kim Semelroth, president; Chris Norton, first vice 
president large service; Brad Mudd, sergeant at arms; Rebecca Brugmann, fellowship. Row 2: 
Kenneth N. Carter, Jr., faculty adviser; Shelly Shafer, Anna Worrell, Shannon Ross, Elizabeth 
Blagg, Susan Beeler, Susan Wilkie, Allison Johnson, Kelly Watson, Jenni Odefey. Row 3: Jennifer 
Allen, Kelli Hauser, Kim Dembinski, Brenda Helmbrecht, Caroline Hernandez, Kellie Andes, 
Michelle Maguire. Row 4: Lori Marsh, Amy McDonald, Mike Watson, Paul Sager, Carl Appel, 
Rachel Uttech, Erin Davis.

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Alfred Miller, a resident at Twin Pines Adult Care Center, plays his card. Alpha Phi Omega visited 
the center occasionally to play cards with the tenants.

ALPHA PHI OMEGA
Row 1: Angela Elben, formal; Jana Sampson, formal; Michele Carr, treasurer; Angelique Halley, 
communications secretary; Fresa Jacobs, alumni secretary; Shannon Enos, recording secretary; 
Stacey Erkiletian, chaplain. Row 2: Kenneth N. Carter, Jr., faculty adviser; Melissa Mahon, Nikki 
Schulte, Christy Stephen, Mary Rose Twohig, Amie Ford, Stacey Henson, Erika Reppen, Amy 
Benoist, Stephanie Landess, Audra Schwertfeger, Rebekah Oehring. Row 3: Meadow Heiman, 
Tricia Hutchison, Missy Jordan, Julia Bahr, Stacy Hawkins, Theresa Duffy, Julie Wehmeyer, 
Christine Johnson, Danita Bonvillian, Torie Pittman, Nicole Jennings, Shirley S. Arteaga, Jennifer 
Gorman, P.R. Row 4: Glenn Grothaus Jr., Julia Rice, Ryan Wilson, Bradley Niebling, Casey Kusiak, 
Laura Rodey, Craig Luciano, scouting chair.

ALPHA PHl SIGMA Scholastic Fraternity
Row 1: Ranessa Cooper, historian; Johnna Klein, director of new membership; Jenny Oden, vice 
president; Amy Woods, president; Jason Miller, secretary; Jessica Arnold, treasurer. Row 2: Jill 
Huggins, Christy Stephen, Kristin Adank, Danielle Porter, Maggie Glenney, Lisa McKenzie, 
Gretchen Fox, Tracey Dowey, Brooke Fridley, Shauna Masters. Row 3: Rena Vannoy, Betty 
Varghese, Lori Lyons, Kyle Plackemeier, Craig Yeater, Mike Cavato, Linda Benjamin, Theresa 
Robben, Andrea Roberts.

Senior Melissa Schudel takes time out of her day to play cards with Twin Pine Residents. Visiting 
at the center was one of many service activities Alpha Phi Omega participated in. (photos by 
Kerry Nekola)

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Sisters in Service
By Christine Stone

The members of Alpha Sigma Gamma, a local service sorority, had fun and helped others at their 
annual Bowl-a-thon to raise money for United Cerebral Palsy.

Before the Bowl-a-thon, each member collected pledges in the form of flat donations or a 
certain amount per pin. Then on Oct. 28, the members of ASG took over 10 lanes at the Leisure 
World Bowling Alley to bowl two games each.

Since all the members of the sorority were required to participate in this activity, everyone felt 
like they were helping reach a common goal.

"The Bowl-a-thon gives us a feeling of doing something toward a common good," sophomore 
Kate Stoddard said.

Other organizations from campus were also invited to participate in the Bowl-a-thon. Some 
members of Blue Key bowled and Alpha Gamma Delta donated money to the cause.

Service chairwoman, Tori Sutherland said the sorority was pleased that ASG surpassed the goal 
of raising $300.

In February, the Northeast Association for Citizens with Disabilities sponsored a regional 
telethon as part of the nationally televised UCP telethon, where ASG presented the money 
raised during the Bowl-a-thon.

"The Bowl-a-thon gives us an opportunity to do something fun together, get to know each other 
better and get away from campus," Sutherland said.

Combining a social activity with a service project made ASG more fun for everyone.

"It makes it a more positive experience and gets everyone more involved," sophomore Angie 
Pierce said.

ASG reached out around campus and the Kirksville community in a wide variety of service 
projects. In the fall, the organization sponsored the Bowl-a-thon and also joined in the Crop 
Walk in Kirksville. Spring service projects included participation in the Muscular Dystrophy 
Association Tag Days and the Association for Retarded Citizens Car Wash. In addition, the 
women went to the nursing home to visit the residents and play cards.

Since ASG offered such a variety of service opportunities, many people joined specifically for 
that reason. "In high school, I did a lot of service. When I came to college, I didn't know where to 
look. Alpha Sigma Gamma has helped me find ways to serve the Kirksville community," 
sophomore Kelly Dolles said.

ASG also provided a unique opportunity to form lifelong friendships between women with a 
common goal--helping others. ASG offered fellowship activities such as pot luck dinners, 
scavenger hunts and an informal dance with Alpha Phi Omega, ASG's brother fraternity.

Sophomore Jaimie Scarborough said, "the fellowship activities give us a chance to get together, 
have fun and relax."

Alpha Sigma Gamma
COMING TOGETHER
Chartered: February 1971
Motto: Service Today Shapes a Better Tomorrow 
Membership: 84 
Philanthropies: Humane Society 
Twin Pines Nursing Home
Salvation Army Association for Retarded Citizens Car Wash 
Crop Walk 
Multiple Sclerosis Walk-A-Thon 
United Cerebral Palsy Bowl-A-Thon
Muscular Dystrophy Association Tag Days

ALPHA SIGMA GAMMA Service Sorority
Row 1: Kimberley Kohout, treasurer; Jennifer Griswold, secretary; Mary Prescott, secretary; 
Janna Willhaus, president; Rachel Amundson vice president; Colleen Miller, historian; Miranda 
Robbins, parliamentarian. Row 2: Crystal L. Williams, Erin R. Shetley, Danielle King, Laura Metz, 
Susan Roeder, Erika Green, Diane Meissen, Angie Stogsdill, Melissa Jost, Michelle Bokermann. 
Row 3: Megan Bert, Janine Duncanson, Carrie Stock, Wendi Kishi, Karen Coole, Marsha 
Holtgrewe, Paula Kliethermes, Heather Morgan, Joslyn Mathis, Michelle Poska, Erin Cerny.

ALPHA SIGMA GAMMA Service Sorority
Row 1: Amy Michelle DeBaets, service chair; Tori Sutherland, service chair; Amy Kent, sisterhood 
chair; Sarah Stolle, fundraising co-chair; Jordan Prinster, fundraising co-chair; Liz Bolian, 
fellowship chair; Sarah Ledgerwood, pledge educator; Cindy McCabe, pledge educator. Row 2: 
April Woods, Jennifer Bell, Andrea Roberts, Kelly Anthony, Emily Youcha, Paula Beavers, Jennifer 
Bommarito, Lisa Niewoehner, Jamie Morgan, Anne Wight. Row 3: Christie Stone, Jennifer 
Benigno, Jennifer Sutterer, Emily Steffans, Amy Hurd, Maria Conley, Molly McCaskill, Amy 
Peterson, Kate Stoddard, Jessica Orf, Julie Rupp, Cindy Irvine.

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AMERICAN MARKETING ASSOCIATION
Row 1: Beth Sellenriek, vice president of programs; Linda Benjamin, vice president of projects; 
Kirsten Hunihan, president; Ewa Zawadzki, vice president of communications; Heather Gregery, 
vice president of membership. Row 2: Marilyn Romine, adviser; Rhonda Ruedin, Keith Clemons, 
vice president of finance; Kevin Braamse, vice president of advertising and promotion; Chris 
Wood, vice president of fundraising; Jeff Barry, vice president of membership; Mindy Frick. Row 
3: Shannon McCarty, Scot Copeland, Geoff Winkler, Paul Lundstrom, Tim Heublein, Carrie 
Wainwright, Michelle McCarty.

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
Row 1: Amy Venturella, Regan Pusey, secretary; Jennifer Allen, Angie Lohse. Row 2: Kirsten 
Andrews, president; Mark Dodds, secretary; Jessica Sabol, student area coordinator; Brad Belvo, 
Candra Gill, Lisa Barbour.

Alpha Sigma Gamma members, sophomores Jessica Orf and Liz Bolian, cheer on their team as 
they tally the score after the last strike. The Bowl-A-Thon became an annual event for the 
service sorority.

Senior Brant Donis watches as his teammate, senior Dan Loberg, gets ready to bowl at Leisure 
World. They, and other members of Blue Key, participated in the Bowl-A-Thon to help raise 
money for United Cerebral Palsy (photos submitted by Tori Sutherland)

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NMSU students mingle during an open house at the Multicultural Affairs Office held in honor of 
Black History Month. The Association of Black Collegians sponsored activities during the month.

COMING TOGETHER
Association of Black Collegians
Members: 25
Annual events: Spring lock-in at YMCA
Black History Month activities
Homecoming Dance and Court
Ebony Essence Dance
"Fusion" a history of dance theater
Motto:
"We must first be ourselves."

ASSOCIATION FOR COMPUTING MACHINERY
Row 1: Craig Yeater, vice president; Laura K. Bode, president; Lisa Becker, secretary; Patrick 
Forhan, treasurer. Row 2: Tami Kapler, Christopher Long, Dan Lewis, Kevin Manion, Tim Bass, Tia 
Bartos, Amy Therrien. Row 3: Kyle Radue, Steve Guckes, Ryan Brush, Jason Oesterly, Daniel 
Murphy, Nathan Bexer, Mike Edmiston.

ASSOCIATION OF BLACK COLLEGIANS
Row 1: Christina J. Dellard, corresponding secretary; Talia Teer, recording secretary; Antonio 
Mister, vice president; Tina L. Raymond, sergeant at arms; Anthony Cooperwood, adviser. Row 
2: Quiana Rieves, Jennifer Floyd, Leslie P. Butler, Jenell L. Smart, Jennifer M. Smith, Natalie 
Parks, Demetrius Davis, Summer D. Johnson, Courtney Williams. Row 3: Taneesha Dobyne, 
Marcus Smith, Marissa Merchant, James Barnes Jr., Jared R. Rogers, Tonya M. Fleming, Delora 
Smith.

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The Association of Black Collegians mixed focus and fun together to provide committment to its 
community and to itself.

The Association of Black Collegians focused their mission toward providing a support system for 
the African American community on campus.

One aspect of this mission raised awareness of the political concerns of the African American 
community. ABC hosted forums throughout the year on topics which included the portrayal of 
African Americans by the media.

While informing the campus about African American issues, ABC assured its students support of 
their own. ABC provided a test bank where students could donate tests from previous classes 
and professors. The test bank was located in the Multicultural Affairs Office and was used by 
students who needed help with classes.

"This entire year we have stressed that we are a support system," president Latosha Higgins 
said. "We just want people to know we are here to help."

In the past, ABC worked on its own. This year ABC stepped forward and helped the Multicultural 
Affairs Office organize events during Black History Month including an East African slide show 
presentation and a black business video conference.

The step forward required more people to assist with all of the planning and organizing. ABC 
credited its efforts to the higher enrollment of minority students on campus, Higgins said.

With the enrollment of minority students increasing, ABC's membership increased. In the past, 
members of the executive board hadn't been upperclassmen. This year's board had returning 
executive members who already served a year or two.

The board guided students to get involved and give of themselves to improve ABC and the 
African American community on campus.

"I think the aspect I like the most is that, in a world that thinks that black people cannot unite on 
anything, we have a group of 25 people who can get together and work to make the black 
community on this campus better," corresponding secretary Christina Dellard said.

ABC showed the campus that it could organize a large project. ABC sponsored Fusion, an African 
American history of dance theater on April 8.

"It's the biggest project we've done this semester, and it just shows that when we put our minds 
to it, we can do anything," Higgins said.

Whether it was the fall Ebony Essence dance or the spring YMCA lock-in, the students 
incorporated fun into the organization. They knew the importance of bonding threaded 
together another essential part of their support system.

"As hard as we work, we have to kick back and laugh," Higgins said. "We all know we are here 
for one another."

Support System
Organization provides communication for African American community
By Elizabeth Kelly

A table displays paraphernalia in honor of Black History Month at the Multicultural Affairs 
Office. ABC helped the office organize events during the months such as an East African slide 
show. (photos by Aaron Manfull)

BAPTIST STUDENT UNION
Row 1: Todd Schneck, ministry/international; David Hunsaker, president; Amy Raney, worship; 
Grace Gravina, fellowship; Dorian Gleason, communications; Audra Olson, public relations; 
Carrie Sabourin, missions/family group leader. Row 2: Lana Brown, faculty adviser; Kim Hill, 
family group leader; Becky Bales, family group leader; Christine Ritchey, family group leader; 
Rachel Record, family group leader; Heather Ditzer, freshmen family group leader; Amy Rever, 
freshmen family group leader. Row 3: Lori Cox, Jennifer Watkins, Charity Wilson, Gerilyn Hoven, 
Joy Hessman, Kathleen Reader, Julia Mast, Melissa Dixon, Karen Farber, Cathy Paulsen. Row 4: 
Charlie Henke, Justin Osbourne, Tim Suddarth, Steve Howell, Kathy Kauzlarich, Darryl Record, 
Angela Bowlby.

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BETA BETA BETA 
Honorary Biology Fraternity
Row 1: Janet O'Neal, secretary; Ranessa Cooper, president; Patrick Ross, adviser; Kathy Smock, 
vice president; Michael Rothermich, secretary. Row 2: Jennifer Ruder, Debbie Moeller, Sarah 
Zapf, Brandon Hamm, Dave Skibbe, Gwen Habel, Heloise Chenelot, Elsa Youngsteadt, Kevin 
Wheeler, Melanie Yuracko, Mary Peters. Row 3: Shelly Russell, Valerie Radek, Bridget Nothdurft, 
Sarah McNeely, J. Paul Tindall, Jason McCoy, Tushun Powers, Heather D. Parton, Jimmy Ruiz, 
Alisa Cornille. Row 4: Melissa A. Ehm, Benjamin Secoy, Daniel Hemmann, Bobby Hughes, 
Andrew Kuhlmann, Andy Mahon, Chad Melody, Jessica Arnold, Tia Bartos.

BLANTON/NASON HALL SENATE
Row 1: John Spalding, treasurer; Jason Lindley, vice president; Brian Berger, president; Becca 
Furher, secretary. Row 2: Christine Stone, Jenn Payne, Danielle King, Emily Zesch, Paula Beavers, 
Michelle Poska, Leslie Engebretson, Amie Ford, Jennifer Walz, Vickie Werner, Michelle Pattavina, 
Allie Poehling. Row 3: Diana Brayden, Christy Forster, Becky Asher, Jason Herbig, Julie Werdes, 
Mary Warnick, Jeremy Leavitt, Dawn Patterson, Valerie Thomas, Erin Andersen. Row 4: Theresa 
Halski, Kelly Dolles, Frank T. Kremer, Cathy Pezold, Rob Smith, Greg Bell, Clay Biggs, Robert 
Brown, Michael Weber.

Sophomore Mary Warnick, head of the formal committee, sells tickets for Blanton/Nason Hall 
formal. The formal, held at the Shrine Club, was sponsored by the hall senate to promote hall 
unity.

Freshman Michelle Pattavina awards a medal to one of the winners of the field day events of 
the CHANL Olympics. Blanton/Nason Hall sponsored the field day events of the Olympics 
(photos submitted by Blanton/Nason Hall Senate)

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BETA OMEGA BETA 
Women's Interest Group
Row 1: Jennifer L. Bodenstein, secretary; Brandi K. Stuart, president; Christine M. Brooks, 
treasurer. Row 2: Adrienne Paul, philanthropy chair; Valerie Whittaker, social chair; Karen 
Hentchel, PR chair; Sharon Youngren, alumni relations, Dawn Randolph, Bethany Dean, Carrie 
Thomas.

The Hall That Has It All
By Christie Stone

The Blanton/Nason Hall Senate reached for the gold.

The senate succeeded by winning the first annual CHANL Olympic Games. The Olympics, 
sponsored by the Colleges, Halls and Apartments Network of Leaders, was designed to promote 
unity and a little competition among the residence halls and colleges on campus.

Since each hall was invited to sponsor and run a competition for every hall to participate in, 
Blanton/Nason sponsored a Scooby Doo-themed field day. Awards in each individual event were 
doggy biscuits painted gold, silver or bronze and made into medals.

The team from Blanton / Nason won the field day competition by correctly answering the tie-
breaking Scooby Doo trivia question.

"I was surprised by the attendance from Grim Hall and Blanton/Nason," said freshman Michelle 
Pattavina, one of the field day's main coordinators. "I was pleased by the spirit that both teams 
showed."

Competition was tight until the end of the week when Grim Hall trailed only a few points behind 
Blanton/ Nason. The competition came down to the last event-- the hall director decorating 
contest. Blanton/Nason came out ahead and took the trophy.
"I was proud of Blanton/Nason's participation in the Olympics," Blanton/Nason hall director 
Laura Smith said.

Another event sponsored by the senate was the Blanton/Nason Hall formal. The formal was 
organized by the senate's formal committee, lead by Mary Warnick.

The planning of the formal began months in advance with setting a date, reserving the Shrine 
Club and finding a disc jockey In the weeks closer to the formal, the commitee met weekly to 
discuss progress on gathering door prizes, decorations and refreshments.

"Everything went as planned on the day of the formal, right down to the DJ arriving on time," 
Warnick said.

Although the formal did not bring in a profit, it was still considered a success.

"We weren't really expecting a lot of people, since Blanton/ Nason is such a small hall," Warnick 
said. "But everyone who did show up had a great time."

Nason Hall resident Joslyn Mathis agreed.

"I thought the formal was fun," she said. "The music was great."

The senate worked hard to provide the residents of Blanton/Nason with many fun events. The 
events promoted hall unity and gave students an opportunity to spend time with all the 
residents of the hall.

Although the senate worked hard to bring the residents together, some of the leaders knew 
they wouldn't be back to experience it in the coming year.

Since so many residents moved off campus each year, only a few senate members would return. 
They handed over their leadership positions with a winning record.

"Overall, our senate did a good job this year; we had a few problems, but we worked through 
them," senate vice president Cathy Pezold said. "The people elected to executive positions for 
next year have shown their dedication by sticking with it all year long so I think they'll do a good 
job next year."

Blanton/ Nason Hall Senate
COMING TOGETHER
Members: 48
Philanthropies:
Special Olympics
Activities: 
Sponsored an all-night volleyball tournament
Haunted house
Formal
Blanton/ Nason Senate is a specialized government and floor organization with	representatives 
from each floor.

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Directing Service
Small numbers keep connections with community open
By Kelli Hauser

All in all, they did a lot more than fill the little black books of the Northeast community.

Blue Key National Honor Fraternity, perhaps best known for the Blue Key Student Directory it 
publishes annually, was committed to serving the Kirksville community and the NMSU campus.

The 34 members provided this service by sponsoring Clothe-A-Child and Adopt-A-Street 
programs.

"If you're bright enough to get to college, you're so much better off than so many other people 
out there," Blue Key president Marc Abbott said. "So, I'm not saying that you have to give back, 
but kind of, as a responsible citizen, it's your duty to give back to the community."

Nationally, Blue Key's sister sorority is Cardinal Key. Abbott said that Blue Key and Cardinal Key 
chapters on campus have worked together on bi-annual blood drives. In addition, the two 
groups worked together to set up the new Clothe-A-Child program.

"We're looking to collect money from organizations on campus, businesses in the community, 
churches, individuals, whoever can afford to donate," Abbott said.

With the money collected, Cardinal Key and Blue Key purchased gift certificates which were 
donated to needy children in the area with the help of the Northeast Community Action Agency.

"They will hand out gift certificates to the kids for like $50 so that on the first day of school the 
kids can go get new school supplies and have a new pair of clothes on the first day of school just 
to start out on the right foot," Abbott said.

A fund drive for the project was slated for the spring semester.

A new project for Blue Key this year was the Adopt-A-Street program in Kirksville. Flyers were 
passed out to organizations on campus which were turned over to the city.

Abbott predicted that once the signs were up, Kirksville community organizations would want to 
participate. Organizations were responsible for the streets assigned to them as long as they 
were willing to keep them clean.

Blue Key usually kept the number of members at less than 40. Members rushed for the 
reputation of the fraternity and the quality of individuals in it.

"I'd always wanted to be on Blue Key," secretary Brant Donis said. "They are just great guys."

"I felt that after I learned of Blue Key's reputation as an excellent service fraternity, it was not 
only my opportunity, but my duty to join," senior Jim Nugent said.

As for that famous Blue Key directory, current members were not when the useful tool was 
started.

"We have directories from the 30's," Abbott said. "So, the directory has been on campus for, 
easily, 60 to 70 years."

Blue Key
Date Founded: Dec. 9,1925
Membership: 34
Requirements:
Must have 45 credit hours and a 3.0 minimum grade point average.
Activities: 
Bi-annual blood drive with Cardinal Key 
Adopt-A-Street 
College Bowl 
Homecoming Parade planning

BLUE KEY
National Honor Society
Row 1: Dan Loberg, homecoming chairman; Eric Roadman, blood drive; Brant Donis, secretary; 
Marc Abbott, president; Mike Tumminello, treasurer; Adam Whaley-Connell, public relations. 
Row 2: Jeff Romine, adviser; Jason Troyer, Jerome Grojean, Roger Melton, Dana Stotts, Nick 
Herfordt, Andrew Dykens, Matt Phoenix, Shahzad Naseem. Row 3: Ryan Brennan, Mike Vaughn, 
Ron Klier, Adam Fisher, Shawn Weber, Chris Bahr, Adam Backman.

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Mariann Verseman, RN, draws a sample of blood from an NMSU student. Students had to pass a 
variety of health tests before being allowed to donate blood.

BREWER HALL STAFF
Resident advisers, Tasha Willits, Sara Ramlo, Tina Beyene and Julia Maxvill, hall director.

BULLETS RUGBY CLUB
Row 1: Polly Waters, social chair; Kristi Doyle, match secretary; Teresa Bannister, president; Amy 
Gallop, treasurer; Emily Meierotto, fund raiser. Row 2: J.C. Sutton, Emily Bock, captain; Shannon 
Powers, captain; Katie Ryan, Jessica Kusick. Row 3: Holly Hart, Kelly Anthony, Rachel Williams, 
Rachel DeYoung, Heidy Williford.

Registered Nurse Debbie Iman takes blood from sophomore Matt Strayhorn. Blue Key and 
Cardinal Key worked together in sponsoring bi-annual blood drives (photos by Hemal Patel)

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Business Administration Club 
COMING TOGETHER
Date Founded:
1968
Members:
30
Activities:
Guest speakers such as Ed Greaving the Defense Mapping Agency
End-of-year banquet at Thousand Hills State Park
Service Projects:
Adopt-a-Street
Special Olympics

Business Connections
By Deanna Dieckmann

It was business as usual.

Promoting fellowhip among business students, encouraging leadership skills, providing 
beneficial advice about the job force and acquainting students with local and big city business 
leaders were a few of the goals of the Business Administration Club.

BAC was founded in 1968 as a professional, service and social organization. This past year the 
BAC planned picnics, service projects and presentations from different businesses.

Focusing on the professional aspects of the club, Marilyn Romine, business academic adviser 
and original entrepreneur of Books and Things, was asked to speak about important aspects of 
starting your own business.

Another speaker was Robert Dagar, head of the Division of Business and Accountancy. He 
described the renovations that Violette Hall was undergoing.

There were also speakers from a local bank and the accounting chief from the Defense Mapping 
Agency in St. Louis.

One professional presentation the BAC experienced was with the Career Placement Center.

"They helped a lot with interviewing dos and don'ts and resumes, and they were good with 
preparing us for jobs in the future," said Jamie Powell, vice president of fund-raising.

BAC helped the community by cleaning streets for Adopt-A-Street, helping out at Salvation Army 
and shelf reading at Adair Library.

"We helped the library organize and alphabetize books," Powell said. "It was really easy to do, 
but the librarians don't have time to do it."

BAC also received the United Way Gold Award for donating an amount of money equivalent to 
$1.25 per member.

President Andy Williams decided to try a new approach with the United Way project this time.

"Instead of taking money out of our club funds, we opened it up and let members donate what 
ever amount they wanted to and then the club matched that dollar amount," Williams said.

On the social side, BAC had a welcoming picnic for new members in the fall, held a Christian 
party at its sponsor, Mary Pointer's home and ended the year with a banquet at the lodge at 
Thousand Hills State Park.

BAC worked hard to combine the professional, service and social activities while still having a 
good time. The members shared the organizational duties.

"Input from and involvement of the members this year really got things going and 
accomplished," Williams said. "Everybody worked together and had a good time."

Through all its hard work and fun, the BAC showed it could mix business and pleasure together 
and still get the job done.

BULLS RUGBY CLUB
Row 1: Guy Hagen, assistant coach; Jim Rohr, social secretary; Erik Booth, field secretary; Brian 
Gilsinn, captain; Ben Douglas, president; Chris Wright, match secretary; Bill Sexton, coach. Row 
2: Brian Eichholz, Jerry Dunaway, Kris Karsten, Matt Strickland, Dan Schwab, Paul Gloe, Kyle 
Roach, Josh Dalla Betta, Chris Simpson. Row 3: Colin Stoner, John J. Brooks, Douglas A Bratcher 
III, Donald C. Lemay, Phil Warren II, William Henry Siems II, Mike Arnold, David Ethetton, Bart 
Scott, Dave Bryant. Row 4: Damien Busold, David Baker, Zak Wilson, Matt Eberhart, Dennis 
Steiner.

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION CLUB
Row 1: Mary Sokolowski, treasurer; Danielle King, vice president of social/service committee; 
Greg Trachsel, vice president of marketing committee; Andy Williams, president; Mary Williams, 
secretary; Jamie Powell, vice president of fundraising. Row 2: Cathy Poyner, advisor; Angie 
Holtschlag, Diane Meissen, Ryan Fish, NaTanya Brown, Sonia Davidson, Angie Stogsdill.

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CAMPUS CRUSADE FOR CHRIST
Row 1: Amy Spain, vice president; Joseph W. Rhoads, president; Mindy L. Rose, 
secretary/treasurer; Darren Demaree, campus minister. Row 2: Holly Stinson, Deanna 
Dieckmann, Amy Puskas, Meredith Wiecher, Shane Korthals, Robyn Coff, Cristen Findley, 
Jennifer Scott, Beth Lock, Leah Korte. Row 3: Amy C. Benoist, Josh Johnston, Colleen Kennedy, 
Rebecca Meyer, Julie Terwelp, Sara Dalman, Gwen Mittler, Julie Lindsay, Gabe Fisher, Amy 
LeBrell. Row 4: Nancy Moll, John Hile, Jason Studley, Gary Kueper, Tom Osgood, Jon Graves, Eric 
Eckert, Tami Poehlman, Cyndie Backlund.

CANTERBURY CLUB
Chett Breed, adviser; Jennifer Markham, peer minister/ president; Zoe Jansson, vice president; 
Jason Carson, secretary; the Rev. Jocelyn Bell, chaplain.

Juniors Jennifer Walz and Ryan Fish spend a sunny afternoon at a local park, picnicking with the 
Business Administration Club. The BAC also sponsored presentations to benefit job-seeking 
members.

Juniors Mary and Andy Williams prepare the food for the Business Administration Club fall 
picnic. The picnic, held at Jaycee's park, was a chance for the members to get to know each 
other and for the organization to plan new events, (photos submitted by Business 
Administration Club)

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Students enjoy listening to the music of Antle Walked By, which performed at Dogs on he Lawn. 
The event, sponsored by CCF, had to be held inside Kirk Gym due to the weather. (Photo by 
Rachel Grissom)

Campus Christian Fellowship
COMING TOGETHER
Membership:
400 students
Philanthropies: Annual Work Mission
30-hour Famine
Hospital and Prison Ministry
Salvation Army
Annual Work Mission is a one week trip taken over spring break to a camp. Members help clean 
and renovate camps.
Money raised by the 30-hour Famine is donated to an organization to help stop world hunger.

CAMPUS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Row 1: Chris McMillan, Jeremy Garringer, Tamara Hechst, Chad Edwards, Ben Corley, Shane 
Mathers, Grant McWilliams. Row 2: Laura Painter, Alicia Edwards, Vickie Molitor, Chris Burkley, 
Leida Pickett, Jennifer Head, Staci Garvin, Stephanie Wintermann, Kimberly Honey. Row 3: Anne 
Wittmer, Laura Reimer, Rachel Williams, Jennifer Hughes, Peter Hough, Kevin Garthe, Gwen 
Dresch, Shelley Edwards, Catherine Clamp, Crystal L. Williams. Row 4: Bill Vollmer, Amanda Akin, 
Jeremy Patch, Matt Davis, Jonathan Gray, Erik B. Taylor, James Hart, Amy Sanders, Tanya 
Dutton.

CAMPUS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Row 1: David Rausch, Joshua Lindsay, Blake Ahrens, Ryan Morrill, Matthew Herndon, Todd 
Johnson, Bob Johnson. Row 2: Kurt Mason, Susan Senger, Keith Doane, Carrie VanCompernolle, 
Nancy Moll, Herencio Venezuala, Pat McCormick, Melissa Hofmeister, Amy Crusen, Michele 
Harding, Lisa Olson. Row 3: Deborah Griffey, Laura Garrison, Ken Garfunkel, Mindy Norwood, 
Mike VonBehren, Rob Siemer, Kevin Martin, Ruth Anne Beutler, Delia Rea, Karen VanCleave. 
Row 4: Debbi Knarr, Lynn Evenhouse, Shawn M. Degler, Walter Roensch, Chris Breite, Brian 
Bement, James Beutler, Matt Schur, Tia Bartos.

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As the largest religious organization on campus, Campus Chrisian Fellowship took some leaps of 
faith to allow their activities and services to accommodate more people.
Members of CCF gained enthusiasm through fellowship with friends and other students and by 
offering praise and worhip to Jesus Christ.

In the past, students were jammed into the Tangerine Room of the Student Union Building for 
Wednesday evening services, but in September CCF moved the service to the Greenwood 
Elementary School gym for their night of singing and reflection.

"The bigger, open space of the gym provides a better atmosphere for the service," sophomore 
Gwen Dresch said. "It is casual and comfortable and also allows students to get away from the 
campus."

The CCF group had also been providing more activities as an outreach to students to learn more 
about CCF.

One outreach event was the Dogs on the Lawn concert, held early in the fall semester. The 
concert consisted of two bands, Antle Walked By and The Weathermen,
mainly made up of CCF members.

Senior Matt Herndon described the concert as "new ground" for CCF.

"We wanted to provide the entertainment so that people involved with CCF could bring friends 
and create relationships with others outside of the group," CCF intern Jeremy Garringer said.

Although unpredictable, rainy weather forced the concert to move from the Quad area to Kirk 
gym, the excitement in the students remained strong. Students enjoyed refreshments, music 
and free prizes, which were provided by local businesses. With the relocation of the concert, 
there was a delay, but students were still glad to be there and kept themselves occupied by 
playing hacky sac with friends.

The band Antle Walked By was formed about a year and a half earlier with only a couple of 
guitar players. The group had played in various places outside of CCF events, such as a Christian 
high school in St. Louis and in other campus events.

The drummer, senior Kerry Baker described their group as an "alternative, funk and folk type 
band."

The Weathermen was expanded from the Sunday Morning Worship Team to play for the 
concert.

"I saw the band last year and really liked the music, and wanted to hear their new stuff," senior 
Angi Hartig said.

Services weren't the only things provided by the CCF group. They offered service activities, 
retreats, small group Bible studies and fun times of fellowship. The group did service projects 
such as visiting hospital patients, state prisons and orphanages.

Over Spring Break CCF planned a mission trip to extend their service to other areas of the 
country. Since the size of the group was large, they broke off into small Bible study groups led by 
members of CCF.

Junior Ruth Anne Beutler said, "The small groups allow you to get to know people better and 
develop close friendships."

Growing in Faith
Attendance is on the rise due to new events and more activities
By Jill Huggins

Senior Shane Mathers, guitarist for The Weathermen, performs at Dogs on the Lawn. The night 
provided a great opprtunity for CCF members to get to know each other (photo by Rachel 
Grissom)

CAMPUS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Row 1: Jim Antle, Brian K. McPherson, Scott J. McPherson, Brian Swanson, Daniel Mathers, 
Valerie Heaton. Row 2: Arwen Miller, Aimee Senf, Sara Rogers, Sarah Golden, Amanda Nixon, 
Meghan McCormick, Sean Orehiyi, Robyn May, Krista Witowski. Row 3: Leah Korte, Beth Merkel, 
Gail Bosch, Lauri McKinney, Emily Honeycutt, Valerie Thomas, Kurt Bethel, Shelly Yaeger. Row 4: 
Kelly Kirby, Kristi Scaglia, Dave Stulac, Julie Terwelp, Carrie Roling, Leslie Graff, Heather 
McMullen.

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CARDINAL KEY Honorary Sorority
Row 1: Leah Himmelberg, secretary; Melisa Rothenberger, president; Amy Moss, vice president; 
Katie Ballmann, treasurer; Jenny Wallace, historian; Mary Lagermann, corresponding secretary. 
Row 2: Jean Ly, Heather Leslie, Lesli Jenkins, Ginny Hoefer, Talia Teer, Katherine Karagiannis, 
Angela Burton, Betty Jo Jeffers. Row 3: Ruth Anne Beutler, Amanda Matz, Gretchen Krueger, 
Jessica Arnold, Janna Willhaus, Kathy Dollard, Stacy Olson, Kamala Baeder, Renee Short.

CATHOLIC NEWMAN CENTER
Row 1: Carolyn Pihir, secretary; Jeremy Grojean, president; Fauncy Bick, vice president; Bettie 
Lesczynski, campus minister. Row 2: Patrice Pupillo, Jennifer Bommarito, Amy Evans, Rachel 
Kroll, Amy Benoist, Elizabeth Kelly, Jenni Odefey. Row 3: Sara Kukuczka, Bill Bequette, Katie 
Ballmann, Renee Short, Maggie Glenney, Patricia Hallac. Row 4: Ryan D. Reeson, John Hussey, 
Pete Holcomb, Michael Madonia, Heather Hackmann.


The Ryle lounge was filled with music as a small group of Haitian boys performed their show, 
"Possibilities." The boys hoped to unify their audience, both racially and religiously.

The performance included dancing and bright costumes. Brought to the campus by Catholic 
Newman Center, the performance was supposed to make people think about life in other 
countries (photos by Laura Hoechst)

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CENTENNIAL HALL STAFF
Row 1: Laurissa Jeroslow, Andrea Gagnon, Carol Kross, Marcy Boyd, Jaime Shafer, Peter 
Adamson, Susan Kehoe, Sara Lieb, Amy DeClue. Row 2: Yegammai Thiagarajan, Brian Yochim, 
Katherine Noll, Jake Cowan, Scott Van Compernolle, Aaron Manfull, Jamie Osborn, Mini Tandon. 
Row 3: Bill Dorner, Josh Boldt, Ryan Sather, Howard Grattan, Marc Pelini, Bill Bums, Dax Nieders.

Unity Becomes a Possibility
By Renee Short

A small group of Haitian orphans expressed to the campus their belief in the world of 
possibilities available, with the help of God, through their drum and dance show "Possibilities."

The beating drum set the rhythm. The bright attire set the mood. The graceful repetition of arm 
movements and foot patterns, colorfully decorated costumes, singing and chanting 
demonstrated aspects of their culture such as working in the fields, playing with a fish at the 
seashore, relationships, street life and fear of voodoo.

Brought to campus by the Catholic Newman Center, the theater troupe of nine boys performed 
a portion of their production during the Homecoming skit competition, and the entire 
production Oct. 21 in Ryle Hall.

The theater troupe, sponsored by the St. Joseph's Home for Boys in Port-au-Prince, desired to 
make people think; to explore their "Possibilities," the name of their tour.

Benoit, one of the performers, said he wanted audience members "to think about how life goes 
in other countries because they (U.S. citizens) have everything."

"All things are possible with God," Maxo, another member of the troupe said, a phrase the boys 
not only taught, but lived by.

Michael Geilenfeld, the founder of St. Joseph's, explained how the boys made their possibilities 
realities. After struggling to get a visa from the Embassy, the boys toured in the United States to 
raise money for their home. Once they paid for their home they set their sights on fulfilling the 
possiblities of others.

Geilenfeld and some graduates of St. Joseph's decided to take over the disabled children's home 
when the previous directors of the home announced their departure and were unable to find 
replacements. The boys wanted to keep the children together.

With their 1995 tour, the boys hoped to raise money to house disabled children they welcomed 
into their family from the Wings of Hope Home for Disabled Children.

The boys received the same comforting welcome when staying at the Newman Center.
Junior Fauncy Bick, vice president of Newman Council and coordinator of the event, described 
the reaction of Geilenfeld to the Newman Center.

"Our welcoming them into the Newman Center was representative of Christianity...welcoming 
everyone in the true sense of hospitality," Bick said.

As the center served as the source of Catholic student activity, members wandered in and out 
taking time to visit, eat and party with the Haitians.

"There's too much noise," Maxo said, commenting on American parties. Maxo did not like not 
being able to hear while attending the dance after the step show. He did find the women 
attractive though.

"They're like baby angels," Maxo said.

Bick said that, since the boys' impressions of NMSU college life included their initial attendance 
at the skit competition and a later visit to the step show, they perceived campus organizations 
as strong but segregated.

Integration was something the boys achieved in their tour at NMSU. As one of the first campus-
wide events sponsored by the Newman Center, Possibilities unified audience, members, racially, 
religiously and internationally as everyone held hands and sang "Let There Be Peace On Earth."

COMING TOGETHER
Date Founded:
Fall of 1955
Membership:
More than 2,000 students from NMSU and KCOM.
In April of 1990 the new building for the Newman Center was dedicated.
Activities include: Retreats, Catholic Students Assembled, Bible studies, Prayer on the Floor, 
dances and weekly services.

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Link to Living
CHANL provides service for residents
By Eric Eckert

The link to better residential living was CHANL.

Colleges, Halls and Apartments Network of Leaders was a very active group that existed as a 
direct link between the residents and the administration.

"We are basically an advisery board for Residential Living," adviser Peter Adamson said.

Many NMSU students were not familiar with the on-campus group. This group was made up of 
representatives from each of the residential colleges, halls and apartments located on campus.

Members were available at regular hours at a desk in Ryle Hall and were ready to take any 
complaints or praises concerning residential living.

The members took those concerns back to the entire group and voted on issues that affected 
campus residents.

"Each hall is allowed two voting members," Adamson said. "They are voted on by the hall they 
represent."

The group sponsored and participated in a number of events both on and off campus.
Halloween provided an opportunity to invite the community in for a look at residential living. 
CHANL linked children up with treats from dorm residents.

"We sponsored a trick-or-treat event where the halls opened up, and children from the 
community walked through and collected candy from various rooms," member Josh Johnstone 
said.

In October, CHANL represented NMSU at the Midwest Association for College and University 
Residence Halls.

"It's a very spirited event," Adamson said.

CHANL sponsored a dance at the Kirksville Country Club for all the peer and resident advisers in 
appreciation for their hard work.

They also held a Winter Olympics, a competition between teams from the various residence 
halls. The competition became fierce but resulted in another link between members and fun.

One of their most successful events was the sale of survival kits around finals. As students went 
crazy studying for finals, CHANL distributed the kits filled with a variety of candies and snacks, 
everything a student needed to survive finals week.

CHANL sent letters to the parent persuading them to assist their children during the most hectic 
week of the semster. This mass mailing that produced the delivery of a massive amount of 
goodies was yet another link-- the link betwen parents and children.

"We have a lot to offer," Johnstone said.

CHANL worked to establish itself as a prominent group on campus by pursuing the missing link.

"The only thing we have to work on is our exposure," Adamson said. "Every new group just 
needs to establish themselves and make themselves known."

CHANL
COMING TOGETHER
Activities included:
Halloween trick-or-treat through dorms
Midwest Association for College and University Residence Halls conference in North Dakota
Sponsored a dance for the RAs and PAs at the Kirksville Country Club
Finals survival kits

CHANL 
Colleges, Halls, and Apartments Network of Leaders
Row 1: Charlene Schambach, national communications coordinator; Teddi Cox, vice president; 
Daniel Baack, treasurer; Frank Kremer, programming chair; Warren Kasper, secretary; Ed Herold, 
president. Row 2: Brenda Weishaar, Nicole Mattby, Peter Adamson, adviser; Becky Maas, 
adviser; Erika Green, Maria-Elena Young. Row3: Dan Jordan, Dan Baker, Marissa Merchant, Josh 
Johnston.

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Adviser Peter Adamson files away information in the CHANL office. One of the largest activities 
CHANL was in charge of was the survival kits given out during finals week (photo by Hemal Patel)

CHI ALPHA  CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Row 1: Marisol Longanecker, officer; Cathy Rhoades, president; Jennifer Agans, officer; Brenda 
Seale, officer; Mark Perkinson, vice president. Row 2: Melinda Pieart, adviser; Pastor Michael 
Pieart, adviser; Angela DiCostanzo, Teressa Payton, Christina Rogers, Arwen Miller. Row 3: Holly 
Morgenstern, Tami Heger, Liina Jaani, Crystal Sommer.

CHOICE 
Centennial Hall Senate
Row 1: Ian Lange, vice president; Matt Velten, president; Connie Kovach, treasurer; Angela 
Mrotek, secretary. Row 2: Peter Adamson, adviser; Jaimie Markus, Brenda Eickhoff, Erika 
Reppen, Jesse Crews, Kara Steiniger, Angie Popejoy, Bridget Munsterman, Maria-Elena Young, 
Megan Boudi. Row 3: Amy Steelman, Stacey Hildebrandt, Rebecca Jannin, Nathan Graves, Alan 
Bancroft, Bill Burns, Chris Long, Christine Sheppard, Sara Dalman.

Junior Teddi Cox, freshman Carrie Foiles and graduate Becky Maas were a CHANL members that 
represented NMSU at the Midwest Association for College and University Residence Halls 
conference in Grand Forks, N.D. CHANL provided links between NMSU and students at other 
schools.(photo submitted by CHANL)

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Celebrating Womanhood
By Renee Short

It was about being an African American woman.

The Coalition of African American Women sponsored the third Annual Women's Day celebration 
Jan. 28.

It was the one day out of the year when the unique community came together, had fun and 
appreciated their identification as African American women.

"For one day, people put aside their problems and arguments in a relaxed, nice atmosphere," 
junior Heather Grimes, chairperson of the Woman's Day committee, said. "This day celebrates 
the African American Woman. We should celebrate every woman every day, and unfortunately 
this doesn't happen in this world."

The events of the day focused on the definition of the African American Woman in today's 
world. It centered around a brunch, at which Stephanie Boykins, an educator from Columbia, 
gave an inspirational speech. This was her second time speaking at the event.

Grimes said her speech focused on uplifting the strengths and overcoming the weaknesses of 
the African American Woman.

Grimes said Boykins described the woman as "being tired...when different African American are 
emotionally tired how they act reflects it (tiredness)."

Freshman Teneshia Milligan, co-chairperson of the organization, said Boykins spoke on the 
importance of having true selfesteem and self-pride.

The most important part of the day was honoring a select few with the "Woman of the Year" 
award. One student from each class level received the award and was presented a plaque. 
Nominations were based on the person's character and personality, her academic status, her 
involvement on campus and her ability to uplift womanhood.

"In nominating a Woman of the Year, I focus more on how is this woman dealing with other 
African American women," Grimes said. "It doesn't matter if they're active on campus or not. It's 
about when they meet another woman: what impression they leave on that woman, what affect 
they have on her."

Nominees from the freshman class were Kenyatta Eleby, Damita Langston and Milligan.

Sophomore nominees were Kimberly Harris, Marlena Ragland and Elaine King.

From the junior class, Kimberly Williams and Angela Bond were nominated, and senior 
nominees were Kara Bickhem and Tamara Brown.

The winners were Milligan, Harris, Bond and Bickhem.

"It was an honor and a privilege that women and my peers thought so highly of me," Milligan 
said. "Wow, somebody thought this much of me, and you don't even think you do that much."

Peers did think highly of the nominees, though.

"One person that does personify this (a Woman of the Year) in each and every encounter is Kim 
(Harris)," Grimes said. "But, all the women are truly phenomenal."

Coalition of African American Women
COMING TOGETHER
Membership: 10-12
Founded: 1993
Activities: Women's Day, fashion show, weekend activities for Black History Month, activities for 
Women's History Month, Valentine's Day origami, trip to the University of Illinois for Black 
Womanhood Conference, on-campus parties

CIRCLE K INTERNATIONAL 
Service Fraternity
Row 1: Royce Cook, adviser; Jamie Osborn, president; Amy Evans, treasurer; Megan Roadman, 
secretary. Row 2: Shannon McCarty, Christine Roche, Theresa Eggleston, Matt Phoenix, Marcy 
Boyd, Nicole Yanick, Michelle McCarty.

COALITION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN
Row 1: Stephanie Walters, seargant at arms; Marlena Ragland, co-chair; Candra Gill, co-chair; 
Heather Grimes, co-chair; Tonae Hill, treasurer; Teressa Payton, secretary and chaplain. Row 2: 
Teneshia Milligan, Donna Fulcher, Imani Mayfield, Linda Reed, Kenyatta Eleby, Temeka Lewis, 
Jusonda DeRouen, Angela Newton.

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COLLEGE REPUBLICANS
Row 1: John Ernst, secretary; Lara Blake, executive director; Josh Boldt, Chairman; Mark 
Wooldridge, vice chairman; Amanda Henson, Adair County liason; Heath Hall, treasurer. Row 2: 
Amy Therrien, Daren Christeson, Richard E. Emnett, Jr., Michelle Blocker, Erica Murray. Row 3: 
Aaron Popp, Kent Haroz, James Cecil, John Thornbrugh, Darryl Record.

COLLEGIATE MUSIC EDUCATORS
Row 1: Molly Augspurger, treasurer; Bill Bequette, secretary; Charles Jennings, vice president; 
Jennifer Norton, historian. Row 2: Brandi Stuart, Holly Lynn Barr, Charity L. Boeger, Eric J.L. 
Blankenship, Emily Linton, Sarah Woody, Karen Luzader.

Juniors Angela Bond and Kimberly Williams, and senior Tamara Brown wait patiently for the 
announcement of the recipients of Women of the Year. The three women were nominated 
based on character and personality, academic status, involvment on campus and the ability to 
uplift womanhood.

Freshman Temeka Lewis serves as Mistress of Ceremonies at the Women's Day Celebration. The 
goal of the day was to put aside problems and celebrate African American women.

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These are the new officers for Communications Disorders Association. Members were planning 
to go to Honduras in May to help the hearing impaired.

Communications Disorders Associatian
COMING TOGETHER
Membership: About 70
Activities: Annual Halloween Party
Host Spring Speaker
Raise Funds with Delta Zeta for Gallaudet University
Sponsor Graduate Forum
CODA recently changed its name from Speech Pathology Organization

COMMUNICATION DISORDERS ASSOCIATION
Row 1: Amanda Torrens, social chair; Heather M. Auckly, historian; Jennifer Head, vice 
president; Sarah Wyckoff, president; Jennifer Hitz, secretary; Jenny Maples, treasurer. Row 2: 
Kim Hill, Michelle Wilson, Jennifer Walz, Andrea Phillips, Jennifer Kirchner, Cathy Rhoades. Row 
3: Laura Benz, Jean White, Tricia Hutchison, Amy Maslan, Brian Drake, Jennifer Agans, Vickie 
Perrey. Row 4: Katy Bryan, Brenna Hayden, undergraduate student representative; Polly 
Gordon, Julie Terwelp.

DELTA SIGMA PI
Row 1: Kimberly Link, historian; David Paul, senior vice president; Cindy Bornhop, vice president 
of committee management; Shaundra Klepzig, president; Tammy Hermann, vice president for 
pledge education; Traci Clough, secretary; Ron Whitehead, chancellor; Lori Suttie, vice president 
for professional activities. Row 2: Tina Torres, Karie Puleo, Tamara Holmes, Melissa O'Bryan, 
Jolie Gegg, Amy Drag, Monique Sullivan, Christine Zitko, Shelia Kimmell, LaTricia Asbury, Tamra 
Finley, Nina Hoang, Sarah Lueken. Row 3: Keith Clemons, Janice Capes, Jennifer Redenbaugh, 
Justin White, Lauren Dermody, Matt Yannotta, Derek Jackson, Steve Truitt, Lori Wahrenbrock, 
Brian Adkisson, Joanne Doherty, Lisa Siard, Renee Van Quaethem, Stacy Olson. Row 4: Amber 
Gilbraith, John Schulte, Greg Pfeuffer, Karen Wibbenmeyer, Sarah Kitchen, Ryan Repp, Brian 
Schoppe, Rob Dowil, Bill McCormick, Theresa Docter, Geoff Winkler, Tacy Clark, Joe Nichols.

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They communicated with their hearts in service and scholarship. Members of Communication 
Disorders Association worked hard over the year to enhance all parts of their organization.

"CoDA is a social organization that is educational to the communication disorders major. More 
than anything, though, CoDA is service-oriented," president Sarah Wyckoff said.

That's a tall order for one organization to live up to, and CoDA worked hard to fill it.

Every fall, the social part of the organization came to the forefront as it prepared for the annual 
Halloween party. Paula Cochran, CoDA sponsor, hosted the event at her house. The members 
and their guests dressed up in a traditional Halloween theme.

On a more educational aspect, CoDA hosted a forum on the recent trip taken by some of the 
members to Belize, Central America. Many of the faculty and a few students in the 
Communication Disorders major went to Belize to set up a free speech and hearing clinic for the 
local residents. CoDA brought these people together to answer ques
tions and help familiarize others with their experience. Another trip was being planned for the 
future. This forum helped emphasize the benefits to the community of Belize, and the 
educational benefits to the students and faculty who participated.

Along the same line, CoDA also sponsored a graduate student forum for those in the major. This 
provided a chance for juniors and seniors to ask the graduate students questions they might 
have as they looked at graduate schools. In March, CoDA helped bring an educational speaking 
team to campus. Pat Burns and Jacqueline Ellis spoke on the theme "Teaching with Love and 
Logic." This provided an opportunity for students to gain exposure to their field in a setting 
outside of the classroom.

In the service sector, CoDA members designed Valentines for the people at Twin Pines. The 
upperclassmen also provided a tutoring service for some lower level communication disorders 
courses. They also made visits to local nursing homes as often as two Saturdays a month. Along 
with the members of Delta Zeta social sorority, CoDA helped sponsor a fund-raiser for Gallaudet 
University for the deaf in Washington D.C.

CoDA centered around providing a way for communication disorders majors to become familiar 
with their field. The service projects normally centered around people and problems that 
communication disorders majors would eventually be handling.

"It gives members a chance to get to know each other outside of class. If you see each other 
regularly at CoDA functions and meetings, you are more apt to go up to someone and ask them 
about homework or to be a part of a study group," undergraduate representative, Brenna 
Hayden said. "It provides a sense of fellowship for our major."

Speaking from the Heart
Understanding and education key to communication
By Jennifer Adams

CoDA members plan the year's activities. Some activities they did included volunteering at Twin 
Pines Nursing Home, a Pizza Party and a spring guest speaker (photos submitted by CoDA)

DOBSON HALL SENATE
Row 1: Justin Stenger, treasurer; Nick Evans, vice president; Scott Maschmann, president; 
Melanie Lewis, secretary; Melissa Tieck, fund-raising chairwoman. Row 2: Paula Haefner, Philip 
Goering, Summer Blume, Dave Unger, Michael Miller, Joshua Lenon, Jenny Crouther, Alissa 
Preucil. Row 3: Bill Vollmer, Amy Bowers, Erin Muich, Katherine Hinklin, Matt Larson, Meredith 
Allee, Jennifer Smith, Meaghan Bollenberg, Carrie Foiles.

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E. C. GRIM & APARTMENT STAFF
Row 1: Carrie Holbo, resident adviser; Michele Lehmann, campus apartments staff supervisor; 
Maisie Howard, fair apartment RA; Beth Lock, RA. Row 2: Scott Hutcheson, RA; Mike Enders, 
director; Jason Beckfield, P.A.C.; Alan Maeder, RA.

E.C. HALL SENATE
Row 1: Fresa Jacobs, treasurer; Daniel Baack, vice president; Angela Porter, president; 
Christopher Palo, secretary; Matt Cantrell, historian. Row 2: Scott Hutcheson, adviser; Jason 
Beckfield, adviser; Dan Baker, CHANL representative; Doug Hott, CHANL representative. Row 3: 
Beth Lock, advisor; Dan Jordan, CHANL representative, Meghan Alexander, Time-Out 
representative.

Mindful of the 40 pounds of equipment in their packs, sophomore Kim Zimmer and freshman 
Tim Geiger watch their footing as they descend into the canyon. After visiting Arches and 
Natural Bridges national parks, the Explorer Post spring break trip included a three-day, two-
night hike in southeastern Utah.

While traversing the canyon floor portion of the Fish and Owl Creek trail, junior Andrew Lutz 
takes the lead on a rocky slope. After the rough terrain descending into the canyon, the hikers 
enjoyed the scenery of several balancing rocks, arches and ancient Anasazi outcroppings along 
the 13-mile trail (photos submitted by Leia Fizette)

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EXPLORER POST 403
Row 1: Kiersten Wickham, secretary; Mike Von Behren, president; Brian Drake, treasurer; Carrie 
Roling, vice president; Kenneth N. Carter, Jr., adviser. Row 2: Laura Foster, Angie Lohse, Shelly 
Yaeger, Leia Fizette, Amy LeBrell, Kara Wilcox, Marcia Mullins, Gina Giesler, Jenn Payne, Leah 
Dudley. Row 3: Heath Hall, Christopher Heck, Charles Ledgerwood, Tom Schmidt, Robert 
Weitkamp, Mike Watson, Michael Erz, Chris M. Hanff.

Hitting the Road
By LIsa Fagnani

With the words "Moab or bust" scrawled in dust, the members of Explorer Post 403 piled into a 
15 passenger van and headed for Big Bend National Park in Moab, Utah, their first spring break 
destination.

Explorer Post was an organization devoted to the outdoors. They visited national parks, back-
packed and skied in Durango, Colo.

Most members agreed that backpacking 12 miles for three days was the most rewarding part of 
the spring break trip. They took a trail that led them down into a canyon. The group roughed it, 
carrying their own food and water and sleeping under the stars.

"It was a challenge physically and by actually being in the canyon, you get to see things you can't 
on top," junior Carrie Roling said. "You get to know the canyon, the deep green pools of water 
and the Anasazi ruins. You get to scramble on the rocks and see the unique vegetation. The area 
is so dry, but there is still life growing out of rock. Your pack hurts, you're tired, and sometimes 
it's a challange to get going, but I was literally sad standing on the top of the canyon. I missed it 
already."

After backpacking, the troop headed to Durango where they relaxed their sore muscles in the 
hot springs. They had planned to go skiing at Keystone, but a snowstorm in the mountains 
prevented their passage. However the weather in Durango was fine, so the group spent the next 
day skiing at Purgatory, a nearby ski resort. Some had an easier time than others.

"I was going down the slope on a green, and I made a wrong turn and ended up on a double 
black diamond and the situation got very, very bad," sophomore Mike Watson said. "I ended up 
sliding down the rest of the mountain. It was a blast though."

The trip also provided members a chance to get to know each other better.

"I think a good part of the fun is to get to know everybody on the trips and be out in nature with 
no signs of civilization," said senior Heath Hall who organized the trip. "I've made a lot of friends 
through Explorers."

"I remember as soon as I got back to Kirksville, not that there is anything wrong with Kirksville, I 
just wanted to be back in the van traveling through different states, cramped up with 14 other 
people who have become friends," Roling said.

Spring break was only one of the many activities that the Explorer Post did. They took smaller 
trips throughout the year.

"We go backpacking, canoeing and rock climbing, but spring break lets us go farther away, and 
partake in some activities that we don't get to do close to home like backpacking through desert 
canyons and skiing in the Rocky Mountains," Hall said.

When Hall arrived on campus his freshman year, he liked the outdoors, backpacking and 
camping. He was looking for an organization that was outdoor-related and found Explorers.

"It was pretty weak at the time, so a group of us decided to get the organization moving and 
more people involved," Hall said. "We started to get the spring break trips going. They had had 
one before, but it was a very small group. We made it bigger."

As the group became bigger and the trips went farther, Explorer Post enjoyed the adventure of 
the outdoors near and far.

Explorer Post
COMING TOGETHER
Activities;
Rock climbing
Rappelling
Annual Spring Break trip
Hiking
Camping at Thousand Hills State Park
Members:
40-50
Off-shoot of Boy Scouts of America for college students

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Forensics Team
COMING TOGETHER
Team members: 
about 25
Both teams compete in about 10-15 tournaments a year.
Nationals were held in the spring in Los Angeles, Calif.
The team was unique among other forensics teams because they were able to compete at a 
high level with half the coaching staff and resources of other nationally known teams.

Coming On Strong
Hard work and devotion pay off for nationally ranked team
By Jennifer Baumann

Magie golf balls. Crazy names. Disco. To the average person, these three things had nothing in 
common, but for the nationally ranked Speech and Debate Team, these things helped make life 
a little less hectic.

Monday through Wednesday, team members practiced and researched everything from prose, 
poetry, dramatic interpretations and after-dinner speaking to current affairs and debate 
arguments and positions. When the weekend came, the team found its way across the Midwest 
to compete.

"It's hard on my relationships, whether it's my friends, roommates, parents or those that I'm 
dating," junior Kelly Watson said. "It's hard to spend every weekend with the same people."

Despite the long hours involved, it paid off for the team in the long run. The debate team ranked 
59th in the nation and consistently finished in the top five at tournaments.

"Our ranking is the tribute to the kind of student that NMSU now attracts," said John Hart, 
director of forensics.

The students on the team reflected the values of the University.

"It's the ultimate way to apply what you have learned here to real situations," senior Adam 
Swisher said.

While hard work and a great deal of time were key to the success of the team, those were not 
the only components. A great deal of fun and a sense of family helped
the team reach higher levels.

"Without unity we don't do well," Watson said. "Most people think that it's an individual thing, 
but it's not. You have to have the sense of family."

The team also knew how to have fun and relax. Long, late night van trips gave the team a lot of 
free time. They came to appreciate the finer aspects of disco, with a team song of "I Will 
Survive" by Gloria Gainer. A sense of the unique was also found with battery-operated light 
shows and hand puppets. Magic golf balls were guaranteed to bring good luck to those who 
rubbed them.

Speech coach Kirsten Olesen knew the value of competing and winning, but she also knew that 
there was more to it than that. She emphasized the importance of individuality and fun that 
helped make the team successful.

"Every student needs a different coach," Olesen said. "Some need someone to crack the whip; 
some need motivation; some need moral support. Yet having fun at it is important. If people 
don't have fun, there is no point."

All of the work, time, support and fun were combined to help team members reach the ultimate 
goal: national competition.

The team was small, but mighty. Forensics taught the team to be responsible, motivated and 
well rounded. They dedicated most of their time to forensics with the hope that they would 
come out of the challenge not only winners, but a little bit stronger.

FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES
Row 1: Sean Massa, Greg Trachsel, financial adviser; Brian Ter Maat, vice president. Row 2: Erin 
Bums, social chair; Eric Roadman, Gretchen Bruemmer, freshman representative; Kristin Mylar.

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Senior Amy Woods and Forensics Team coach, Kirsten Olesen, tabulate results from a speech 
meet held at NMSU. The meet was another chance for the team to brush up on their skills 
before heading to Nationals.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH STUDENT GROUP
Row 1: Andrew Beard, Bible study director; Rob Gasaway, publicity director; Michele Wilhite, 
social director; Teri Fields, secretary; Vivian Coleman, campus minister. Row 2: Marlene Bowlin, 
Karin Farber, Russell Hardy, Todd Schneck, Jonathan Turner, Tom Tabb, Lori Cox, Amy Hubbell. 
Row 3: Courtney Dryer, Katy Hardy, Daphne White, Jean White, Gabe Fisher.

FORENSICS TEAM / PI KAPPA DELTA
Row 1: John Hart, director; Tara Tate, president; Jackie Hart, Amy Woods, historian; Kirsten Britt 
Olesen. Row 2: Matuh Ntumngia, Linda Reed, Dan Thomann, Darryl Record, John Bacevicius VI, 
Michael Madonia, Taneesha Dobyne.

Trophies gleam in the light, awaiting the announcement of the winners. The NMSU Forensics 
team hosted a debate tournament on campus and invited many teams from the surrounding 
area (photos by Laura Hoechst)

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FRANKLIN STREET
Row 1: Jacqueline Collett, director; Curt Oelschlaeger, assistant director; Lisa Neubauer, section 
leader. Row 2: Leida Pickett, Gina LaFata, Bekka Meyer, David Seabaugh, Lance Meyer, Ryan 
Heckman, Jake Schwarz, Kim Oelschlaeger, Melissa DeLeal. Row 3: Christy Hammond, Peter 
Adamson, Joshua Kean, Tim Dial, John Spomer, Eduardo J. Vigil, Ryan R. McShane, Mike Porter, 
Paula Stoff.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Row 1: Colleen Reid, vice president; Eric Schmitt, president; Brian Peeters, treasurer. Row 2: 
Amy Evans, Jaime Forrester, Paige Riggenbach, Crystal Williams, Lisa Garfield, Kimberly 
Simmons. Row 3: Kelly Johns, Megan Edwards, Jill Goodheart, Jeff Hollingsworth, Gerilyn Hoven, 
David H. Hoffman, adviser; Stacey Manning. Row 4: Andrea Mueller, Regan Pusey, Blake Ahrens, 
Mike Wells, Bryan Bebb, Jennifer Noble.

Junior Gretchen Krueger of Cardinal Key saws a panel for the floor of a home in Branson, Mo. 
Members of Cardinal Key, Blue Key and Habitat for Humanity spent their spring break building a 
home for a family.

Senior Andy Dykens from Blue Key and freshman Amy Wieseler of Habitat for Humanity work 
together to measure boards for the wall of a house. Fifteen students went on the trip, which 
was sponsored by Blue Key. (photos submitted by Renee Short)

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HALL DIRECTORS- RESIDENTIAL LIVING
Row 1: Jason Haxton, Julia Maxvill, Laura Smith, Michelle Lehmann, Amy Malaska, Beth Mundt, 
Becky Maas. Row 2: Aaron Fetrow, Bill Burns, Eric Taylor, Mike Enders, Doug Daubert, Peter 
Adamson.

Building the Community
By Kelli Hauser

A new group came to town and members decided to bring their own neighborhood with them.

Habitat for Humanity International, an organization which worked to provide alternative 
housing for low-income families, moved into the Kirksville area. Both a local affiliate and a 
campus chapter were started.

Junior Eric Schmitt, president of the campus chapter, said he was pleased to see the Habitat 
chapters established in Kirksville.

"It's one of the most rewarding experiences I've ever had," Schmitt said of his past work with 
Habitat.

In the fall, open meetings were announced for community members interested in being a part 
of the local affiliate. Because so many students came to these meetings, members decided to 
start a campus chapter as well.

The campus chapter was a supplement to the Kirksville chapter. While the two chapters were 
independent, they helped one another. The community affiliate
was more difficult to establish because a lot of legal work was necessary to be recognized by 
Habitat for Humanity International.

Habitat for Humanity International recognized its campus chapters as serving three main 
functions. Campus chapters participated in construction with affiliates in the United States and 
abroad, educated the campus and local community about Habitat and the need for affordable 
housing and raised funds for Habitat's work.

"We started a campus chapter because we had to advance the local affiliate and we were 
getting 20 students showing up (at local meetings)," said David Hoffman, a member of the local 
affiliate steering committee.

Schmitt agreed that the challenges of starting the campus chapter were lessened thanks to the 
local affiliate.

"Our biggest frustration is not having a house to work on," Hoffman said. "It's a challenge to find 
a project to do."

The local affiliate planned to choose and develop sites for Habitat housing in Kirksville, and the 
campus chapter planned to help build these houses. The family selected was required to donate 
a designated number of sweat-equity hours to a Habitat project. The house it worked on may or 
may not have been its own.

The family chosen received the house as an interest-free loan. The money paid back was used to 
build more housing.

The building was slated to start over the summer.

"We kind of want to get our feet wet before we dive in," Hoffman said. "We're eager to see the 
local affiliate break ground."

Schmitt said that the main focuses for the campus chapter were fundraising and training. All 
Habitat chapters were expected to make a monetary donation to Habitat for Humanity 
International, and a fund-raising project was planned for the spring semester. A training session 
was also planned for the spring.

Schmitt and Hoffman saw Habitat as an opportunity to unite campus and community.

"It would foster that bridge," Hoffman said.

Schmitt said, "Any time you can strengthen the relations between the University and the 
community, that's beneficial for everybody. We'll more than likely be here when the Kirksville 
chapter gets up and running."

Habitat for Humanity
COMING TOGETHER
Habitat had 60 people apply for membership.
It was founded at NMSU in 1995.
A Kirksville chapter was founded at the same time.
Habitat worked in conjunction with the Kirksvillle chapter.

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Two members of the High Street Dancers stretch out before practice. The 18 members gathered 
twice a week to practice their routines (photo by Laura Hoechst)

High Street Dancers
COMING TOGETHER
Membership: 18 women
Where do they perform? 
Men's basketball games
Homecoming
Lakeside Review
What kinds of dance do they perform?
Mostly jazz
Type of dance varies with theme of performance

HIGH STREET DANCERS
Row 1: Meagan Bonnell, co-captain; Gretchen Fox, captain; Renee Manley-Markowski, co-
captain. Row 2: Akiyo Yamaguchi, Liz Skrabacz, Andrea Mueller, Laura Hoffman, Joanne 
Amelung, Amanda Guelker, Carolina Adams. Row 3: Lindsey Wade, Lauren Staub, Paula Aguilar, 
Kelly Burkemper, Jenteny Gunderson.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Row 1: Theresa Robben, secretary; Sarah Lucas, president. Row 2: Emilie Burch, Lori Sheridan, 
Cara O'Connor, Rebecca Nugent, Anne M. McKinney. Row 3: Jim Nugent, Matthew Goyer, 
Michael Weber.

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They were the little girls that put on tutus and tap shoes to perform in front of their family and 
friends. They may have grown up, but these women have not lost their love to perform.

The High Street Dancers were a group of 18 women that performed at various events 
throughout the year. Many members enjoyed dancing their entire lives.

"I've been dancing since I was four years old," captain Gretchen Fox said.

Fox had previous experience in tap, ballet and jazz dancing.

Co-captain Renee Manley-Markowski also had past experience in dance. She took lessons, 
taught classes and performed various forms of dance for nine years.

Although it was not required, many members had previous dance experience in poms and 
competing dance groups. Some had only an interest in dancing. This interest is what led them to 
join High Street.

In fact, the interest to be part of the squad increased so much in the past few years, that many 
good dancers had to be turned away.

Over lOO women auditioned for the 18 positions. Even past members had to reaudition for a 
spot. The final cut included nine new members and nine old members.

"It was hard to lose dancers from previous years," Manley-Markowski said. However, she felt 
that it allowed them to set higher standards than in the past.

She liked that the High Street Dancers focused on more of the technical aspects of dance. She 
said they recognized the importance of technique and always worked to improve it.

The squad practiced dances twice a week, under the guidance of Melody Jennings, instructor of 
dance.

"High Street Dancers gives an opportunity for people to showcase their dancing abilities," 
Jennings said.

Members of the squad took turns choreographing the dance routines in order to give everyone 
the chance to put on their creative dance shoes. The choreographers were required to come up 
with the music, the steps and formations and then teach it to the rest of the squad.

High Street tried to improve the group and become more involved in campus activities by 
increasing their number of performances. In addition to the usual Lakeside Review, they were an 
intermediate act at the homecoming skit competition and were in the parade. The dancers 
performed at several basketball games.

For the first time, High Street gave a public performance at the United Methodist church in late 
January. They performed a lyrical dance, combining jazz and ballet, to Christian music.

The High Street dancers also planned to take part in a competition in Kansas City in April.

"It is a real low-pressure group and a good chance to get with people of the same interest," Fox 
said.

Manley-Markowski has enjoyed belonging to the High Street Dancers. She felt that she belonged 
with the group of "nice people who dance because they love to."

For the Love of Dance
Women continue interest in dance
By Jennifer Odefey

HORSEMAN'S ASSOCIATION
Row 1: Ann Zimmerman, historian; Matt Ebert, public relations; Janel L. Dickey, president; 
Elizabeth Ciarpella, vice president; Kathleen McDuffie, treasurer; Dawne Palmer, secretary. Row 
2: Dr. David Cross, adviser; Shiloh Hale, Jaime Miller, Cassie Cotto-Thomer, Sarah Brubaker, Jodi 
Heckethorn, Eileen Rueth, Ellie Teplin, Beata Helton, Arlene Nohilly, Melissa Hofmeister. Row 3: 
Darci German, Tracy Snider, Lisa Brokaw, Sidney Palmer, Cara O'Connor, Amy Heck, Valerie 
Zemple, Heather Mannix, Gabe Fisher, Ellen Walz, Heather Ervin, Andrea French. Row 4: Ryan 
Reeson, Troy Murrell, Evan Black, John Wayne, Michael Meng, John Hile, Christina Truesdale.

Members of the High Street Dancers watch as other members teach them how to do a dance. 
The team broke off into pairs and created a program and then taught it to the squad (photo by 
Laura Hoechst)

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INDEX
Row 1: Mark Nagel, editor-in-chief; Scott Hale, managing editor; Cristy Randolph, news editor; 
Claralyn Price-Bollinger, advertising manager. Row 2: Kristin Gail Schnelten, Mary Bryant, 
Michelle L. Kenyon, Paula Oldeg, Mindy Copeland. Row 3: Dax Nieders, David Tanner, Jason D. 
Stratman, Heather Morris. Row 4: Andy Gensler, David Fortney, Dave Heaton, Kelsey Holt.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS CLUB
Row 1: Marianne Miranda, Meghan Alexander, secretary; Liz Hopkins, president; Xavier Cargol, 
vice president; Saad Hussain, treasurer; Erica Chew-Ping How. Row 2: Akiyo Yamaguchi, Rosalie 
Chen, Sijia Liu, Akiha Imazu, Keiko Matsutake, Matuh Ntumngia, Zoey Chen Tzu-Chun, Lena 
Gelman, Tomoko Otani. Row 3: Alessandra S. Gentili, Dilorom Kirgizbayeva, Katfa Paulsen, Liina 
Jaani, Hisako Nomura, Heloise Chenelot, Peggy Chu, Delshanee Kotandeniya. Row 4: Dmitri 
Ivauou, Egidijus Kundrotas, George Kruntchev, Salamasina T. Avegalio.

A model talks with a student after the International Fashion show which was held in the Ryle 
Main Lounge during International Expo '96. The fashion show was one of many events held 
during the week long Expo. The Expo was started in 1991 by an international student to 
celebrate culture and to get the community more involved with international students.

Two team members take a break on the sidelines during the soccer game held on Sunday, the 
final day of the Expo. The soccer game, between an American team and an international team, 
was one of the more popular events of the Expo which was sponsored by the International 
Students Club (photos by Antony George)

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INVESTMENT CLUB
Row 1: Kirk Shropshire, sergeant-at-arms; Brad Theel, treasurer; Rocco Bianchi, president; Andy 
Bakota, vice president; Dustin Diamond, secretary. Row 2: Christy Morgan, Nikki Wildman, Tom 
Bills, Omar Alikhan, Liz Olson, Dan Huss, Tim Malloy, Perri Gipner. Row 3: James Curran, Andie 
Trotter, Fabian Benito, Paul Chapman, Chris Austad, Brad Huntington, Jim Kaufman. Row 4: John 
Hussey, Mike Foster, Tom Kersting, Paul Lundstrom, Dan Rush.

Expo Brings Culture
By Elizabeth Kelly

Students could experience the world in a week without leaving campus.

The International Student Office sponsored "International Expo '96," a week dedicated to 
celebrating international students and broadening the community's understanding of cultures 
and traditions.

The Expo tradition started in 1991 as an idea from a Sri Lakan student who wanted to get the 
community more involved with international students.

"It was a way to let people know how many countries are represented on campus," said senior 
Meghan Alexander, a member of the Expo committee and International Students Club. "The 
countries send their best over here."

The Expo ran from March 18 to March 24 with events held each day to celebrate culture.

Monday started with the parade of flags. Students carried flags representing their home 
countries on a route from Kirk Building to City Square.

Sophomore Todor Avramov participated in the parade. He said the parade had a good turnout.

"We got the attention of the mayor of Kirksville and the dean of student affairs," he said.

The international students drew attention at the international fashion show Wednesday evening 
in the Ryle Main Lounge.

Thursday, students stopped by the Down Under for coffee and conversation with international 
students. Students mingled with international students to find out more about their countries, 
schools and interests.

Mingling with culture, Social Active Latino Service Association assisted the international 
students by co-hosting Carnival Night.

As cotton candy wisps billowed in the air, the sound of giggles and laughs filled Kirk Gym. 
Children and students attempted to win prizes by playing games from various countries. A 
Russian game required players to remove a bar of soap from a water bowl with pencils used as 
make shift chopsticks. Loteria, better known as Mexican bingo, and Chinese jump rope 
challenged the skills of carnival goers.

The players weren't the only people having fun.

"Our volunteers seem to be having a lot of fun too," said freshman Philip Hernandez, a SALSA 
member.

Taking the fun into the weekend, the Expo provided an international movie night on Friday and 
Culture Jam, an international dance party, on Saturday.

"You can come and let your hair down and get to know everybody," Expo committee member 
Dawn Lundell said.

The Jam provided students with a chance to dance the night away to music from countries 
including Japan, Nepal, Tawian and Italy.

"It's interesting to hear music from different countries," said Rosalie Chen, an Expo committee 
and International Student Club member.

The Expo ended Sunday with a soccer tournament between an American team and an 
international team. For the first year, the Americans won.

No matter who the winner was on the field, everyone who participated in the Expo came out a 
winner.

Chen said, "I think we can learn a lot from everyone."

International Students Club 
COMING TOGETHER
Members:
25 
Events:
International Students dinner
Sponsored the fashion show during International Week
Adopt-a-street 
Boomerang Kids
The club encouraged American students to join especially if they plan to study abroad.

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KNEU
COMING TOGETHER
Station Started:
1975
Station Manager Joseph Lombardo
Adviser
John P. Hart
Staff
85 students
Channels
2 and 36 on TV 102.1 FM Cable
Of the 85 students working for the station, only eight were paid positions.

Adjusting Frequency
KNEU tunes into funds for potential transmitter
By Chris Coffey

KNEU got funding alloted to hit the airwaves via a new transmitter, and the station hoped to 
give Kirksville a new frequency to adjust its dial to.

An entirely new radio format, and the ability to broadcast it through radio waves would have 
been possible with approval from the Board of Governors.

KNEU had no concrete answers from the board. All it could do was wait, as it had done for years. 
Meanwhile, it would plan ahead with the hope of approval.

KNEU Station Manager Joe Lombardo said that the University's radio station was formed in 
1973, but it was officially changed to KNEU in 1975. Even 21 years ago there was a desire to 
build a radio transmitter.

Meanwhile, the past seven years have brought forth an increased need for the transmitter. The 
1995-1996 school year was the beginning of negotiations.

"We're all extremely grateful toward President Magruder and Heinz Woehlk for helping us attain 
what we need to expand," Lombardo said.

There were many tasks that needed to be undertaken in order for the transmitter to be built, 
including hiring an engineer to design the transmitter. Finally, the Federal Communications 
Commission had to approve the transmitter.

After completion of those steps, the building of the transmitter could last anywhere from one to 
three months.

Approval from the FCC would be the longest wait and could last anywhere from two months to a 
year.

Realistically, KNEU looked at January of 1997 to be the beginning of the new transmitter- based 
station.

The station began to train members to handle a new and improved format.

Senior Dave Hunnes said that the format would be similar to the big city alternative stations like 
St. Louis' 105.7, The Point.

"We are going to have to get a lot of new listeners in the beginning, so the majority of the music 
we'll play will be popular songs," Hunnes said. "The remaining music will be the specialty shows, 
including jazz, reggae and other styles of music."

National, local and campus news programs would be announced during broadcasts.

"We're planning to have interviews and debates that will involve students, faculty and 
prominent figures from Kirksville," junior Erin Harmes said.

KNEU would be a part of drawing a broader audience to the University's mission change as well.

Lombardo said,"The name change and the release of transmitter funds are both public 
recognitions of the shift towards the fine-tuning portion of the University's mission."

KAPPA DELTA PI 
Honorary Education Fraternity
Row 1: Sarah McNeely, secretary; Jason Miller, fund raising chair; Mary Beth Sickmann, vice 
president; Courtney Dryer, president; Gary Carmichael, treasurer; Katy Hardy, historian; 
Mathew King, adviser. Row 2: Marta McKee, Beth Lock, Jennifer Roach, Tobey Sallee, Mark 
Monroe, Laura Fenlon, Darcey Kemp, Cynthia Ried, Amy Raney.

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Senior David Hunnes selects ads and leads to play during his program. In an average hour of air 
time, a DJ is required to play about four commercials.

KNEU RADIO
Row 1: Kevin White, director; Tami Turner, station manager. Row 2: Leia Fizette, Monica Moore, 
Chris Bahr, Eric Ruhaak, Susan Senger. Row 3: Kristin Gail Schnelten, Dave Heaton, Randall B. 
Long, Loretta Linnebach.

KAPPA MU EPSILON 
Honorary Mathematics Fraternity
Row 1: Jennifer Griswold, historian; Amanda Nixon, secretary; Douglas Cutler, president; Karen 
VanCleave, vice president; Sarah Schwab, treasurer. Row 2: Laurel Berner, Kristen Moffitt. Row 
3: Mary Sue Beersman, sponsor; Dax Nieders, Kamal DeSilva, Russ Whiteford, Joe Hemmeter, 
sponsor.

Freshman Eileen Rueth picks out music to play in her program. Along with choosing their own 
music, DJs were required to play songs that were currently on the pop charts, (photos by Laura 
Hoechst)

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Lambda Alpha Epsilon
Founded:
1976
Membership:
About 20 
Goal:
To be active in service
Activities
Big Brother, Big Sister Program 
Annual internship forum 
Pizza Party 
End-of-the-year picnic 

Justice Served
By Deanna Dieckmann

Serving justice required doing time for Lambda Alpha Epsilon, criminal justice fraternity.

Lambda Alpha Epsilon was the American Criminal Justice Association. Although the majority of 
its members were criminal justice majors, the association was open to anyone interested in 
criminal justice.

Lambda Alpha Epsilon was originally started at NMSU around 1976.

The association was a small service organization on the Northeast campus that almost died out 
four years ago. Since then, the association continued its struggle to establish itself as a 
permanant group on campus.

Establishing the association required a statement that would prove applicable to serving 
themselves and the community. The associations constitution outlined the club's requirements, 
laws and purpose; however, just like the law it was always being amended.

In 1995, the association focused its time to building strength on campus.

"We're struggling to build up our membership," president Melissa Pearl said. "The chapter was 
really falling apart when I joined it four years ago."

The organization was not only growing stronger itself, it was also providing service, career 
aquaintances and fellowship to the community and its members.

Douglas Davenport, assistant professor of criminal justice, and the group's adviser, said the goal 
of Lambda Alpha Epsilon was to be "active in service."

The association became actively involved with the Big Brother and Big Sister program. The 
program served the members of Lambda Alpha Epsilon and the community.
One of the association's projects was hosting an annual internship forum.

"We bring in leaders from the (criminal justice) major to tell us a little bit about how they got 
their job and what they do," Pearl said.

The leaders, Northeast students who had summer interships at police departments and legal 
offices, provided information and guidance to other students pursuing the criminal justice 
major.

"The goal is to give the interns a real perspective on a lot of aspects of the job," Davenport said.

Then, the interns bring back the information to share at the forum.

The organization also contacted speakers from prospective careers in the field of criminal justice 
to share their experiences through presentations.

Lambda Alpha Epsilon also realized how important it was to promote fellowship among its 
growing numbers. The association gathered the members together and started the year off with 
a pizza party. The group got closer as the year progressed, and its picnic at the end of the year 
showed the group knew how to have a good time.

Both Pearl and Davenport enjoyed working with the organization and looked forward to its 
future success.

LAMBDA ALPHA EPSOLON
Criminal Justice Fraternity
Row 1: Keisha D. Cooke, treasurer; Mindy Cartee, secretary; Melissa Pearl, president; Jared 
Kuntz, seargent at arms. Row 2: Teresa Strawn, Kristin Helke, Christy Young, Jeff Hartnett, 
Jennine Adamek, Valerie Elkins. Row 3: Curtis L. Pote, Deana S. Hughes, Carrie Stock, Jeri Ross.

THE LIGHTKEEPERS
Row 1: Jeff Hollingsworth, Ron Klier, Donald Snyder, Dave Collett, Marc Abbott, Tom Bills, Dan 
Huss. Row 2: Eric Schmitt, Giuseppe Giardina, Corey Weinfurt, Brett R. Johns, Nick Herfordt, 
Brett Romine, Brad Pfautsch, Mike Wells. Row 3: Bernie Edler, Jacob Vanderwalker, Paul 
Chapman, Christian Chenoweth, Tom Murphy, Mike Zerillo. Row 4: Clarke Guam, Rob Neal, Mike 
Foster, Tom Collett, Jason Schwent, Adam Whaley-Connell, Trent Bond.

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THE LIGHTKEEPERS
Row 1: Debbie Drenth, Christine Fowler, Nicky Wuertz, Johanna Griesman, Tiffani Truitt. Row 2: 
Andrea Roberts, Sandra Ligibel, Stacey Turley, Kathryn Lewis, Rachel White, Kelly Connors, Mary 
Ellen Kraus.

LUTHERN STUDENT FELLOWSHIP
Row 1: Sarah Schwab, president; Kathy Heinicke, vice president; Jon Graves, director of 
visitation. Row 2: Debbie Hunt, Benjamin E. Kappelman, Melissa A. Ehm, Brad Niebling, Joy 
Wenger, Emily Gluesing, Carmen Linderman.

Junior Carrie Stock celebrates the end of another year at the Lambda Alpha Epsilon barbecue. 
Lambda Alpha Epsilon participated in many service events throughout the year including Big 
Brothers and Big Sisters.

Juniors Jennine Adamek and Christy Young, and adviser Douglas Davenport wait in line for food. 
The barbecue was one of many activities Lambda Alpha Epsilon hosted throughout the year to 
promote fellowship amoung its members (photos by Laura Hoechst)

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The band Yesterday's Friends performs at the Missouri Hall Music Festival in the Missouri Hall 
courtyard on April 27. The music festival was one of many events sponsored by Missouri College 
Senate (photo by Laura Hoechst)

Missouri College Senate
COMING TOGETHER
Membership:
About 20
Activities:
Fall and Spring Formals
Annual Haunted House
Sponsors Moasis, a refreshment stand in Missouri College
Sold T-shirts for Missouri College as a fundraiser 
Provided weekly aerobics for Missouri College

MEN'S VOLLEYBALL CLUB
Row 1: Jason Wilson, treasurer; Jason Friedline, Eric Stout, Johnny Childs, David Meller, Rich 
Torres, president. Row 2: Thaddeus Baker, captain; Daniel Phillips, Mark Pfeiffer, Scott Smith.

MISSOURI COLLEGE SENATE
Row 1: Brian Bauer, treasurer; James Schmieder, president; Doug Jameson, vice president; Dan 
Stites, secretary. Row 2: Tracie Lynn Adams, Elizabeth Ann Mals, Jennifer Lynn Towle, Joe Kim, 
Melody Young, Janelle Zupancic, Tina Marstall. Row 3: Christopher Dye, Michael Witt, Glenn 
Grothaus, Jr., Brian Umali, Amy Lane, Josh Johnston.

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In a year when most people were against big government, one smaller one was getting loads of 
praise.

Missouri College Senate, the legislature in charge of events for Missouri College, planned and 
executed several successful activities involving students in the college.

President James Schmieder said the group's success belonged, in part, to changing its mission.

"We changed our entire orientation from being a social organization to being a service oriented 
organization," Schmieder said.

The members' most memorable activity was the auction the Senate organized to raise money 
for a local Kirksville family whose house burned down.

The Senate heard about the opportunity from resident faculty member Mark Dalhouse.
"He brought it in saying that there was a family whose house burned down, and the wife was 
eight months pregnant," sophomore Joe Kim said.

Schmieder suggested the Senate raise money to help the family. After talking to the woman, the 
idea surfaced to have an auction. The proceeds went to help the family re-establish its life.

Little did the Senate know that many campus organizations would want to jump in to help.

Senate worked along with Sigma Chi Delta social sorority, a couple of members from Ryle 
Residential College and a few of the other halls to coordinate a mass volunteer effort, 
Schmieder said.

Sigma Chi Delta members donated their dues for that month to the family to help them out 
monetarily and senate pushed T-shirt sales. The Senate itself raised $130-$140.

Senate no longer worked alone on the project. They rented the Moose Lodge and hired an 
auctioneer to auction the items donated from area businesses.

Businesses such as Ponderosa and Golden Corral donated gift certificates. Free T-shirts were 
also donated by Red Dog, Busch and Pepsi, Kim said.

"I spoke to the woman who was pregnant," Schmieder said. "She works on campus at 
Mainstreet. She was very impressed and very pleased to see the campus and the campus 
community helping out."

The Senate's social activities included a formal dance on the third floor of Ophelia Parish, which 
had never been done before. After turning the classroom into a dance hall, some students 
requested that all hall dances be held there.

Some of the Senate's other projects were down right scary.

"We also put on a haunted house which was a great success," sophomore Sebastian 
Schnellbacher said. "People built mazes, dark passages, corridors."

Schmieder said, "You'd see people with dried blood and makeup on. I'd say about 300 or so 
people helped out all together. It really brought the hall together."

On top of all that, the Senate still managed to find time to buy a long requested set of free-
weights for the hall.

Perhaps the White House should take note.

Leaders in Giving
A new kind of government finds time to serve the people
By Adam Potthast

MISSOURI COLLEGES STAFF
Row 1: Jennifer L. Hillman, Emily Steffans, David Spight, Danielle Hoff, Mary Ellen Delsing, 
Christopher Luppens, Joe Kim, Melody Young, Janette Powers, Melanie Riner, Lisa Kays, 
Stephanie Wintermann, Maria Lincoln. Row 2: Mark Dalhouse, John Ahlers, Tessa Cornish, Brett 
Russell, Scott Shields, Amy Sanders, Danny Rotert, Paul Pennel, Lynn Meyer, Becca Pestine, Tia 
Bivens, Beth Mundt. Row 3: Ryan Donovan, J.T. Tavares, Brent Ricci, Blake Ahrens, Daniel Love, 
Doug Daubert, Raymond Mierisch, David Barton, Erik Carlson, James Nolan, Christopher 
Marstall.

Junior Matt Lazinski works at the Missouri Hall store, Moasis, selling candy and soda. The store 
was funded by the Hall Senate to provide late night snacks for students, (photo by Laura 
Hoechst)

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NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
Row 1: Hina S. Patel, vice president of membership; Johnna Klein, vice president of 
programming; Laura Talbott, secretary/treasurer; Kathy Burger, president. Row 2: Teri Fields, 
Kathy Flynn, Jennifer Tadsen, Jennifer Whiting, Karen Coole, Katie Collier, Andrea Gervais.

NATIONAL RESIDENCE HALL HONORARY
Row 1: Laurissa Jeroslow, vice president; Steve Booher, president; Kelli Jones, 
secretary/treasurer. Row 2: Kathy Duda, Mini Tandon, Lynn Meyer, Kristin Clendenin, Heather 
Auckly, Amy DeClue. Row 3: Patricia Hallac, Amy Woods, Cynthia Ried, Jennifer Hillman.

President Jack Magruder, Missouri NEA State President Donna Collins, and senior NEA-SP 
President Kathy Burger pose before the President's Luncheon. The luncheon was held in the 
Student Union Building to honor 25 years of the National Education Association in Kirksville 
(photo submitted)

Freshman Jamie Brown and sophomore Jaime Lasley represent NORML at the Activities 
Information Fair. The Activities Fair was an excellent way for organizations such as National 
Reform for Marijuana Law to let students know what they do and offer them the opportunity to 
join (photo submitted)

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NORML
National Reform of Marijuana Law
Row 1: Jenni Bowling, vice president; Marshall Rowland, secretary; Renee Eveland, treasurer. 
Row 2: Jessica L. Halbert, Laura Ann Barkman, Jaime O. Lasley, John Hubert, Jamie M. Brown, 
Brad Harmon.

What Goes Around Comes Around
By Liz Lach

What goes around comes around. That's the philosophy of Boomerang Kids, Inc.

Several members of the National Education Association/ Student Program donated their time 
and energy to get the Kirksville, non-profit youth program off the ground. Boomerang Kids Inc. 
was based on the idea that what was invested in youth would come back to the community. It 
provided a place for children ages six to 14 to go after school and during the summer.

It all began when Mark McAninch, a concerned parent of three, approached members of the 
NEA /SP during Family Math Night at Ray Miller Elementary School last fall. He told them about 
his idea of creating a "neighborhood family room."

The students responded by beginning a donation drive in mid-February for the supplies 
Boomerang Kids Inc. needed. They collected items such as reference books, pens, pencils and 
notebooks. The Campus Bookstore donated several books that were going to be thrown away. 
The drive ended March 22. Graduate Aimee Bahr, former state representative of NEA/SP, said 
the drive was "very successful."

The NEA / SP members also donated their talent to Boomerang Kids Inc. Several of the future 
teachers volunteered their time tutoring the children.

"The student teachers at NMSU are a big bonus for our organization and the kids," McAninch 
said. "They gave me leverage. It gets the parents' attention if their kids can be tutored by 
student teachers."

Boomerang Kids Inc., located on 119 N. Main, offered more than tutoring. It was a place for kids 
to go and have fun.

"There are not a whole lot of things for kids to do here [in Kirksville]," Bahr said.

While the NEA/SP spent time with the youth program, it also carried on with its usual business. 
The bi-weekly meetings usually included a guest speaker who was
a professional educator.

The campus organization was made up of 50 undergraduate and graduate students in 
education. According to senior Kathy Burger, NEA / SP president, the organization was 
reestablished in the fall of 1993 after a year of no meetings.

This year 19 students attended the NEA's Good Teacher Conference at the Lake of the Ozarks 
Feb. 14-16. At the conference, they attended student meetings and workshops where they 
learned new strategies and ideas for the classroom.

Junior Jennifer Whiting was elected as a student representative during the February conference. 
She was scheduled to work with State Representative Steve McLuckie until February 1997 to try 
to increase student participation in the NEA.

The members worked hard to make the NEA / SP a more prominent organization on campus. 
They planned to continue their involvement with community projects like Boomerang Kids Inc.

"I think it's a pretty good program with good ideals," Whiting said. "Anyone who is interested in 
becoming a public school teacher should definitely join."

National Education Association
Membership:
50 pre-education and Masters of Arts in Education majors
Activities include:
Donation drive and tutoring for Boomerang Kids, Inc.
Good Teacher Conference at the Lake of the Ozarks in February
Bi-weekly meetings and guest speakers

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Music & More
NMSU singing group provides music to the ears
By Laura Hoffman

The NEMO singers excelled not only in their singing, but in their stage presence, elegance and 
cultural diversity. This select group of 65 students ranged from freshmen to graduates.

"Every year approximately 120 students audition for about 60 spots," said Paul Crabb, associate 
professor of music.

The audition was a five-day process beginning with three days of rehearsals in which the 
applicants learned five songs. They were then divided into quartets.

"They'll sing portions of the song we choose (out of the five)," Crabb said. "Then there's a side 
reading. That is a piece of music they've never seen before, and the whole quartet will have to 
sing that back to me."

Of those that became NEMO singers, around 20 were freshmen.

"Incoming freshmen always add a lot," sophomore Tim Dial said. "It's amazing to see how they 
blend in and catch on to how Crabb has his rehersals structured."

NEMO singers was a class that could be taken for credit. Practices, which prepared students for 
a variety of perfomances, were held for an hour every day.

"We do a final fall concert and a final spring concert," Dial said.

Concerts were performed at the First Baptist Church and the First Presbyterian Church. The 
group sang the "Star-Spangled Banner" at the Homecoming football game and performed at the 
High School Honors Choir Festival.

Their musical repertoire included classicals, spirituals, African American rhythms, acappellas and 
other selections.

"We concentrate mostly on the best choral literature from the 16th century to the present," 
Crabb said. "We also try to perform music of other countries such as Japenese, Hebrew and 
Latin, and all in their original languages."

Despite the hard work, many found NEMO singers a rewarding experience.

"I wanted to join because I wanted to learn more about my voice, and I knew I could do that 
under the direction of Dr. Crabb," freshman Jamie Wagner said. "I hoped that by participating in 
this class, it would help me decide if I wanted to pursue music as a career."

Freshman John Hubert also enjoyed being a NEMO singer.

"I love singing, and it's a very select group; it's an honor to be in it," Hubert said.

Members owed a lot to Crabb.

"He's the best instructor I've ever had, he's very stylistic," Hubert said.

Wagner learned different techniques under Crabb's direction.

"He stresses freedom and movement of the body," Wagner said. "The way your body is 
influences the way your voice is."

Singing required more than just reading a scale, it required dedication. From the tuxedos to the 
elegant black gowns, the NEMO singers became a talented and unique group.

NEMO Singers
COMING TOGETHER
Membership:
65 students
Types of music performed included classical, spiritual, acappella, African American rhythm and 
music of other countries.
Other Activities:
Pancake Day fund-raiser

NEMO SINGERS
Row 1: John Spomer, president; Gregory McMillan, assistant conductor; Curtis Oeschlaeger, 
secretary. Row 2: Daphne Bond, Benjamin Hook, Peggy Zahner, Rob Mest, Rachel Street, Jarred 
Dudding, Leigh Chum, Thomas A. Phillips, Sarah Haney. Row 3: John Missel, Brenton Mumford, 
Paula Stoff, Stephanie Herndon, Scott VanCompernolle, Tim Dial, Justin M. Osbourne, Allen K. 
Posz. Row 4: Jake Schwarz, Gary Carmichael, Tim Cox, J. Henry Rischar, John Hubert, Ryan 
Heckman, David Seabaugh.

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Graduates Robyn Mestemacher, Scott Van Compernolle, and sophomore Hank Rischar joke 
around before singing the national anthem at the Homecoming football game. A wide range of 
students joined the NEMO Singers to enhance their voice, style and performance skills.

NEMO SINGERS
Row 1: Stacie Hunt, Alana Saylor, Leida Pickett, Carrie Holbo, Kurt Bethel, Bridget Munsterman, 
Tracy Higgins, Jamie Wagner, Judy Bronson. Row 2: John Sanders, Summer D. Johnson, Dan 
Stites, Karla Heinz, Gwen Dresch, Lisa Neubauer, Rachel Heidbreder, Mike Porter. Row 3: Christy 
Butero, Melissa DeLeal, Katy Hardy, Matt Freer, Holly Savage, Marco Valentino, Jill K. Pfeifer.

OMICRON DELTA KAPPA
Row 1: Amy Mendenhall, president; Andrew Dykens, vice president; Mark Shanley, adviser. Row 
2: Eric Rotert, Melisa Rothenberger, Marni Laverentz, Leah Himmelberg, David A. Hoffman, 
assistant to the dean of student affairs; Ryan Brennan. Row 3: Greg Krehans, Mark Wissel, Chad 
Wolbers.

The NEMO Singers perform their fall concert at the First Presbyterian church in Kirksville. 
Members went through an extensive evaluation that involved critiques of their singing and 
performance abilities before their were chosen (photos submitted by the NEMO Singers)

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PHI ALPHA THETA 
History Honorary Fraternity
Row 1: Angela DiCostanzo, vice president; Jim Nugent, president; Brenda Seale, secretary. Row 
2: Suzzie Huff, Shawnna Gillette, Gwen Field, J.J. Orey. Row 3: Andrea Norton, Rebecca Phipps, 
Jason Marquart, Brant Donis, Angela Ellis.

PHI BETA LAMBDA 
Business Fraternity
Row 1: Jason Ketterer, president; Julie Weggesser, BSEC representative; Kim Reepmeyer, vice 
president; Carrie Leonardo, secretary; Joshua Kean, treasurer. Row 2: Angie Stogsdill, Gina 
Giesler, Marcia Mullins, Cindy Irvine, Keslie Patton. Row 3: Jerry Vittetoe, adviser; Travis 
Oglesby, Matt Davis, Jim Fraraccio, Nathan Byrnes.


Seniors Chris Norton, Jason Marquart, Angela DiCostanzo and junior Jeff Hartnett eat a quick 
lunch before going to the Regional Conference where they presented their papers. The 
conference was an excellent way for students to express their thoughts and ideas on history 
(photo submitted)

Seniors Chris Norton and Brenda Seale walk out of the student center at the University of 
Missouri in Rolla, Mo. Rolla was the site of the Regional Conference on history where students 
presented their papers on various topics (photos submitted)

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PHI ETA SIGMA 
Freshman Honor Society
Row 1: Ranessa Cooper, secretary; Craig Yeater, treasurer; Jenny Oden, president; Joshua Kean, 
senior adviser, Molly Ulrick, vice president of membership; Carrie Leonardo, historian. Row 2: 
Jennifer Baumann, Jenni Odefey, Kristin Adank, James Bang, Lori Lyons, Danielle Porter, 
Courtney Folino, Kari Brea Grogdon. Row 3: Jill Snitker, Laura Talbott, Laura Fenlon, Heather 
Hackmann, Katy Hardy, Teresa McAlpine.

The Voice of History
By Adam Potthast

Three days before St. Patrick's Day, a speaker showed them a different side of the Irish.

On March 14, Phi Alpha Theta, along with the help of the Historical Society, Funds Allotment 
Council and Campus Activities and Organizations Center, brought speaker Matthew Morrison to 
campus. Morrison, a member of the Irish Republican Army, spoke about the on-going strife in 
the British Isles. He was imprisoned in England at the same insititution that held Jerry Adams, 
the leader of the IRA.

The forum was arranged so students could ask questions after the speech.
"I thought it was good because there were so many different viewpoints brought together and a 
lot of intelligent questions," junior Angela Ellis said.

Phi Alpha Theta, the honorary history society, was used to handling tough questions by the 
nature of the discipline, but terrorism constituted a tough challenge indeed. Many students, 
including senior James Nugent, president of Phi Alpha Theta, disagreed with terrorist methods.

"I think it's very important we see all sides of the issue," Nugent said. "I don't by any means 
support the IRA. My opinion is terrorism is ridiculous."

Ellis, president elect of the society, changed her opinion toward Morrison, but not towards 
terrorism.

"I went into it not feeling very sympathetic," Ellis said. "But I listened to his speech and read 
some of the background and I came out feeling a little more sympathetic even though I still 
don't agree with the violence the IRA promotes."

Phi Alpha Theta usually sponsored a speaker each month, but most of them were either faculty 
or students at the University. This time the organizations collaborated to bring an international 
player to the hallowed halls of the Student Union Building. Because of the important speaker, 
the speech entertained more than just
history majors.

"It's contemporary history but also ongoing political strife," Nugent said.

Phi Alpha Theta didn't limit its membership to history majors, only to people who had shown 
academic merit in history--people who had taken 12 hours of history including three or more 
300 level history courses.

Senior history major Angela DiCostanzo followed her nose for history straight into the society.

"I was first interested in history because I've always loved it and had good history teachers in 
high school," DiCostanzo said. "Phi Alpha Theta was just a neat way to find out about other 
history majors."

The organization concentrated on giving students of history leadership experience and a forum 
for expressing their interests.

Adviser John Ramsbottom gave a speech at the initiation of new members that outlined the 
purpose of the group.

He said, "It gives history students a place of refuge where they can find people who they know 
in their classes and are doing the kind of things they're doing: research, writing and 
presentations."

Phi Alpha Theta
Members:
39
Activities:
Monthly colloquium Hosted a part of the Undergraduate Symposium 
Publish the Apprentice Historian a yearly journal
Student presentations in regional conferences
Phi Alpha Theta is an international history fraternity.

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Carlisle High School warms up before its performance. The Jazz Festival was sponsored by Phi 
Mu Alpha (photo by Laura Hoechst)

Phi Mu Alpha
Date Founded:
Nationally founded Oct. 6, 1898
Locally founded Nov. 21, 1968
Members:
40
Sponsored the Jazz Festival, Marching Band Festival and American Musicale
Famous Sinfonians: John Philip Sousa, Leonard Slaken, "Duke" Ellington, Fred Rogers, Ed Abobo, 
Jr.

PHI MY ALPHA SINFONIA
Music Fraternity
Row 1: Jim Buckeridge, parliamentarian; Joe Turner, treasurer; Bill Bequette, secretary; Eric 
Straubmuller, president; Rick Ball, vice president; Chris Simpler, alumni secretary; Ray 
Richmond, historian. Row 2: Samuel Scot Copeland, Brad Balog, Jason Warren, Bryan Mason, 
Rob Strickland, John Kreicbergs, Jim Geisler, Chuck Jennings, Adam Zygmunt. Row 3: John 
Spomer, Brian Moline, Eric J. L. Blankenship, Christopher Bentley Wilson, Christopher Coffey, 
Christopher J. McKean, Kyle J. Englehardt, Robert J. O'Brien.

PHI THETA KAPPA 
Alumni Society
Row 1: Rebecca Meyer, president; Jason Marquart, 1st vice president; Chad Boatman, 2nd vice 
president; Jamie Stafford, 3rd vice president. Row 2: Shirley Schulze, Michelle L. Kenyon, Christy 
Phillips, Grant McWilliams, Kim Sheridan, Andrea Kliegl, Jacqueline Gassner, Stephanie Krueger.

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Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia jazzed up the campus with its music and brotherhood.

Northeast Missouri State's chapter of the nationally recognized fraternity spread the medium of 
music throughout the campus and the Kirksville area. The popular Phi Mu Alpha Jazz Festival 
was just one of the events that the Upsilon Phi chapter presented in its quest to use music to 
enrich the human spirit.

The first Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia chapter was formed in 1898, and almost 200 chapters came to 
exist throughout the United States. The reason for the fraternity's growth nation-wide was 
based primarily on the attraction of the purposes by which the fraternity guides itself. These 
purposes centered around encouraging and actively promoting the highest standards of 
creativity, performance, education and research in music.

One of the strong points of the Upsilon Phi chapter at NMSU was brotherhood. All of its 
members shared a common interest in music that added to the closeness between the brothers.

"I feel that we are a model fraternity that truly believes in brotherhood and striving for the 
common good," President Eric Straubmuller said. "This brotherhood helps tremendously when 
we work to fund music programs that can possibly recruit for NMSU."

While the fraternity was based on music and brotherhood, the chapter was not exclusively 
limited to music majors. The members had majors ranging from journalism to biology.

Students with vocal or instrumental musical abilities were encouraged to continue listening to 
music by the Fraternal Education Officer Jim Buckeridge.

"No matter what major you have, Phi Mu Alpha always has what some people can fall back on-- 
music," Buckeridge said.

One special event was the trademark of the Upsilon Phi chapter since its birth in 1968.

1996 brought forth the 28th annual Phi Mu Alpha Jazz Festival. Held in February, the Jazz Fest 
featured competing high school bands, the NMSU jazz ensembles and combos and famous Los 
Angeles jazz artistists Clay Jenkins and Kim Richmond. Numerous alumni of the chapter attended 
the festival. At the beginning of the evening, actives and alumni joined on the stage in Baldwin 
Hall and sang the chapter hymn.

The culmination of hard work and dedication among the brothers of Upsilon Phi resulted in a 
successful Jazz Fest. Many actives considered Jazz Fest a vital element in the chapter.

"Our strong point in this chapter is the fact that we bring so many people together, and Jazz Fest 
especially does this," Straubmuller said.

Sophomore Jim Geisler believed that the spirit of Jazz Fest would only get better in the future.

Geisler said, "With the alumni coming back in bigger numbers every year and the possibility of 
getting even better name guest artists through our hard work, Jazz Fest will continue to 
succeed."

Jazz Brothers
Phi Mu Alpha notes success
By Chris Coffey

PI DELTA PHI 
Honorary French Fraternity
Row 1: Dr. Betty McLane-Iles, co-sponsor; Amy L. Hubbell, president; Anita M. Belitz, vice 
president; John M. Buwalda, treasurer; Dr. Gregg Siewert, cosponsor. Row 2: Neha Shah, 
Kathleen Gawronski, Amy Benoist, Linda Kunz, Jill Caspersen, Melanie Hare, Jennie McKellips, 
Adrienne Gerke, Natalie Whitten. Row 3: Jen Heppe, Ranessa Cooper, Laura Lenz, Candice 
Greer, Erin Cerny, Adam Potthast, Andrea Hussey, Danielle Porter. Row 3; Todd Baldwin, Lori 
Woehrer, Theo D'Rosario, Chris Wambi, Brenda Lasey, Kathy Allen, Nicole Faria.

Students watch their conductor carefully during Jazz Festival. Fourteen bands participated in the 
annual event (photo by Laura Hoechst)

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PRE-LAW
Row 1: Michael Wells, vice president; Lara Blake, president; Julia Kitsmiller, treasurer. Row 2: 
Maya Rittershouse, Heath Hall.

PRE-PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION
Row 1: Paula Oldeg, secretary; Megan McBride, parliamentarian; Jessica Arnold, president; 
Kenna Johnson, treasurer; Jim Hewitt, vice president. Row 2: Mary Peters, Jenn Payne, Colleen 
T. Meyer, Melanie Yuracko, Shelly Russell, Ryane Thomas, Jessica Breidenstein, Sarah Zapf, 
Kendra Allton, Jennifer Gooch, Debbie Moeller, Cathy Paulsen. Row 3: Jimmy Ruiz, Michelle 
Davis, Lisa Fagnani, Mini Tandon, Gerilyn Hoven, Ginny Hoefer, Becky Neuman, Lynette 
Greunke, Michelle Norton, Temeka Lewis, Kenyatta Eleby, Bridget Nothdurft, Molly McSpadden, 
Gabe Fisher. Row 4: Barbra Frietsch, Joy Wenger, Douglas Ryle, Kristen Sorensen, Christian 
Toien, Tysen Petre, Ryan McDowell, Michael Rothermich, Mike Watson, Eric Meyer, Matthew 
Schaefer, Chris Hanff, Nicole Shine.

Senior Mike Rothermich prepares packets for freshman week. The Pre-Physicians Organization 
helped students get settled into the Pre-Med program.

Senior Paula Oldeg helps set up the bulletin board in Science Hall. The bulletin board kept 
students up to date with ideas and events going on in the organization (photos submitted by 
Pre-Physicians Organization)

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PRE-VET CLUB
Row 1: Kim Dembinski, co-president; Liz Norby, treasurer. Row 2: Libby Ottiger, Jodi Heckethorn, 
Christina Truesdale, Scott Korte, Amanda Gallo, Dana Kirby, Jennifer Harlin. Row 3: Karen 
Roberts, Jack Dabrowski, Russell Hardy, Heather Mannix, Cassie Green.

Preparing for Life
By Laura Hoffman

The Pre-Physicians Organization was a chance for students to examine the medical field.

For many students, Pre-Physicians was the start of their medical career. Pre-Physicians was 
founded in the 1980's for those interested in Pre-Medical professions.
"A group of students felt that there was a real lack of guidance for Pre-Med students on 
campus," sophomore Sarah Zapf said.

As a result, the University created the Pre-Physicians Organization. Although the group started 
out small, the membership increased greatly.

Pre-Physicians was open to all majors, particularly those interested in the medical field.

"You just have to have an interest in going to medical schools," president Jessica Arnold said. 
"Anybody can join."

The group focused on various aspects of the medical field including the profession's advantages 
and disadvantages and Northeast's preparation of students for medical school.

Pre-Physicians brought in speakers who talked to the students about experiences and gave 
advice. Speakers included the Kansas University's assistant dean of admissions and an Australian 
Pediatrician. The members also took tours of medical schools.

A new program was recently started where students shadowed local physicians.

"Doctors in the Kirksville community volunteered their time," secretary Paula Oldeg said. "KCOM 
has been very helpful."

Although the students looked toward their future, they were also aware of the classes required 
to get into medical school and any problems that could arise with the registration process.

"Especially for freshman and sophomores, it's hard to find out about courses," vice president Jim 
Hewitt said. "Basically it's just a handing down of information from upperclassmen."

Pre-Physicians set aside a lot of time to prepare for the Medical College Administration Test. 
They had a weekly study session that would help them take the eight-hour exam.

"The MCAT along with the GPA is something needed to get into med school," Oldeg said.

Despite this heavy workload, Pre-Physicians was involved in many other activities.
"We had a banquet at the end of the year where we recognized old officers and committee 
heads and inducted new officers and committee heads," Arnold said.

At the banquet various awards were given out, including the Atlas Award for a newer member 
who demonstrated remarkable dedication throughout the year and the Outstanding Member 
Award.

"The best thing about our group is we're a group of students who are all in the same situation," 
Arnold said. "It's a big support group."

Pre-Physicians served as a foundation for a medical career.

"It provides a better basis for  self-assessment," Hewitt said. "The organization does not teach 
what being a doctor is because it takes experience, but just like any organization on campus it 
makes the transition easier."

The Pre-Physicians Organization shed new light on the medical field and the future.

Pre-Physicians Organization 
COMING TOGETHER
Speakers included Kansas University's assistant dean of admissions and an Australian 
pediatrician.
Pre-Med students had to take the MCAT, a test that lasted eight hours.
Doctors in the area volunteered time to help prepare Pre-Physicians members.

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Psi Chi
Date Founded:
1975
Membership: 
about 35
Goal:
To provide a resource for psychology majors to learn about graduate school.
Activities:
Sponsored Softball Tournament
Raised money for Hospice 2000
Sponsored Psychology Conference

Succeeding in Psychology
Conference provides students with information and goals
By Rebecca Huber

No matter how you analyzed it, the Psi Chi Psychology Conference was a success.
Psi Chi, the national psychology honor society, held the first psychology conference Saturday, 
March 23. Sixty students attended the conference during the day.

The members of Psi Chi designed the conference for all students who were interested in the 
study of psychology. The program consisted of a keynote speaker, student research 
presentations, a networking luncheon, a faculty panel and an alumni panel.

The conference began as an idea of senior Andy Revell, vice president of Psi Chi. Revell said he 
started formulating the idea in August of 1995.

"I was extremely pleased with the conference," Revell said. "I think we met all of our goals, and I 
feel Psi Chi will be able to replicate the success of our first conference in the future."

The conference consisted of five main objectives. The first objective recognized the 
opportunities available for students interested in researching and presenting studies in 
psychology.

The second objective was understanding "what it takes" to be successful in graduate school. This 
information came from NMSU alumni.

The third objective included recognizing career opportunities available for psychologists.

The fourth objective focused on understanding the perspectives of NMSU faculty on graduate 
school pursuits.

The final objective was understanding available internship opportunities for students interested 
in hands-on experience in psychology.

The keynote speaker was George A. Harris, a private practicing clinical psychologist in Kansas 
City, Mo. Harris spoke on several topics including his work experiences, the diversity of areas in 
which psychologists can work, opportunities for graduate school and suggestions for students 
interested in pursuing work in the psychology field.

There were 10 student research presentations. The students presenting had mentors who were 
members of the psychology faculty that helped supervise the research.

"[The conference] provided a lot of useful information about going on to graduate school," said 
senior Debra Drenth, who presented research at the conference. "It is also a good opportunity 
to present research results, which is something graduate schools look for."

There was also a networking luncheon which provided students with the chance to interact with 
the guest speakers. The students could inquire about job opportunities, graduate school and 
receive advice for undergraduates.

The NMSU alumni panel gave the students a realistic perspective on the future and the 
preparation needed for graduate school.

PRISM
Row 1: Michelle L. Kenyon, Dawn E. Citrin, Brad Harmon, Jennifer Smith, Ruth Saettler. Row 2: 
L.E. Fowler, Brian Watts, Steve Booher, Clinton W. McCracken, steering committee member; 
Rev. Ralph Pugsley, Marshall Rowland.

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Psi Chi vice president Andy Revell presents his student research at the symposium. Not only was 
he one of the 10 student presenters, but he also served as the conference manager.

PSI CHI
Psychology Honorary Fraternity
Row 1: Megan Robb, president; Tamara Kapler, treasurer; Andrew Revell, vice president; Nicole 
Siener, secretary. Row 2: Molly Ulrick, Lisa McKenzie, Kimberly Kerlin, activities co-chair; Brett 
Deacon, activities co-chair; Stephanie Nussbaum, parliamentarian; Christy Phillips, Julie 
Lindstrom. Row 3: Ann Renken, Jennifer Carter, Bill Keller, Shawn Bergman, Holly Morgenstern, 
Stephen D. Walkup.

READERS ROUNDTABLE
Oral Performance Group
Row 1: Michelle L. Kenyon, secretary; Dawn E. Citrin, president; Heather S. Cannell, treasurer. 
Row 2: Elizabeth Oder, Paul Gutting, Ruth Saettler.

NMSU psychology staff including David Conner, Theresa Heckert and Judi Misale, respond to 
students' questions. The five objectives of the conference were realized with the help of staff, 
students and guest speakers, (photos by Mike Russo)

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Up to the Challenge
By Alyssa Conine

They fired cannons, raised flags and patrolled the night.

For the students involved in the ROTC Ranger Challenge and the Cannoneers/Color Guard, these 
events became a daily routine. The routine and the discipline associated with these programs 
gave outsiders a reason to admire the students who participated.

Imagine that you participated in assembling weapons, road marching 10 kilometers, competing 
in marksmanship, building a one-rope bridge while running as fast as you could across a stream, 
taking a physical training test, finding different points in a forest with only a compass and a map, 
completing a timed grenade assault course and setting up an ambush on a night patrolling 
mission-- all within three days.

This was the Ranger Challenge competition.

Ranger Challenge was a one-semester program involving nine to 11 students who were 
physically and academically capable and stayed with the program. Only the nine members 
considered the best suited for the team were picked to compete in the two preliminary 
competitions and the main three-day competition.

"I think the most positive aspect of the ROTC and Ranger Challenge is the whole idea of 
discipline-- the discipline you learn budgeting time, getting up early every morning, going to 
practices and making the effort outside of practice if you are weak in any areas," sophomore 
Nathan Smith said.

As a result of the hard work they did, begining the fall 1996 semester, the students in Ranger 
Challenge would receive one credit hour for completing the Challenge.

"This will benefit those of us in Ranger Challenge," Smith said. "Before, we spent all this time 
and didn't get any academic recognition."

ROTC Cannoneers/Color Guard members also found their duties structured, but unlike Ranger 
Challenge, the program lasted a full year, and their work was not as physically demanding.

The ROTC Cannoneers/Color Guard played a major role in athletic events and ceremonies 
involving the United States flag.

Senior Kate Burns, who was involved in both Cannoneers and Color Guard said, "The patriotic 
aspect is very rewarding."

The Cannoneers fired the cannons at football games while the Color Guard performed 
ceremonies at the beginning of basketball and football games. The Color Guard also gave a 21 
gun salute at memorial services whenever any student or faculty member died.

Junior John Klay, student head of Cannoneers/Color Guard, was responsible for overseeing the 
other members and making sure everything worked right.

"I use the leadership I learn in ROTC-- in classes even," Klay said. "It makes you know how to 
take charge of a situation."

The hard work put forth by those in ROTC may have been more than some individuals could 
handle, but the whole program was rewarding and made it worthwhile for those involved.

"We are a very close group of people," Bums said. "You can depend on them and they depend 
on you."

ROTC Cannoneers/ Color Guard
COMING TOGETHER
One did not have to be in ROTC in order to be a member of Cannoneers/Colorguard.
ROTC Cannoneers/ Colorguard was geared more towards ceremonies such as sports events and 
memorial services. ROTC Ranger Challenge was more demanding physically.
Students involved in ROTC could earn extra credit by being involved with ROTC Cannoneers/ 
Colorguard.

ROTC CANNONEERS / COLOR GUARD
Row 1: J.J. Klay, commander; Sammy DeOrnellas, executive officer; Mike P. Maloney, Financial 
NCO; Colleen T. Meyer, secretary. Row 2: Erika Reppen, Kate Burns, Cathy Pezold, Tony 
Markiewicz, Mike Shadle, Ruth Roettger, Maria Hernandez. Row 3: Brandon Stewart, Jason 
Jones, Aaron Smith, Marc Pelini.

ROTC RANGER CHALLENGE
Row 1: Nicole Sergott, William Bimson, Michael Kraft, Colleen Meyer. Row 2: Jason Jones, Alex 
Ramage, Brian Lerg, Capt. Doug Reinsch, Sgt. Paul Pherigo, Ryan Vangel, Heather Clark, Mikel 
Maloney, Scott D. Wence.

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RUSSIAN CLUB
Row 1: Lena Gelman, Nanette Mitchell, Anne M. McKinney. Row 2: Jessica Sabol, executive; 
Brenda Seale, executive; James Bang, Terri Fredrick, executive; Amanda McMichael.

RYLE HALL SENATE
Row 1: Diane M. Tinkler, president; Melissa Fadler, vice president; Joanna Tucker, secretary; 
Amy Jones, treasurer; Ria Wise, historian. Row 2: Shay Kramer, Christina Meyer, Karen Coole, 
Jane Archibald, Susan Manza, Sonia Davidson, Missy Jordan, Brenda Weishaar. Row 3: Kristin 
Wiechert, Jennifer Baumann, Channa Sullivan, Sarah Gordon, Nicole Maltby, Devon Palmer, 
Christina Yiangou.

Two members of ROTC Canoneers/Color Guard take down the United States flag at the end of 
the day. The ROTC Cannoneers/Color Guard presented the flag at many events throughout the 
year including memorial services on campus for deceased faculty and students (photo by Antony 
George)

Junior Sammy DeOrnellas stands by as the cannon fires, marking another touchdown on the 
football field. The ROTC Cannoneers worked hard to become disciplined individuals and well 
trained in military events, (photo by Mike Stiles)

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The NMSU Showgirls keep enthusiasm and school spirit high during a game break. Their talent 
took them to a national competition in Daytona, Fla. (photo by Kristin Schnelten)

Showgirls
COMING TOGETHER
Membership: 14
Showgirls learned the same cheers as cheerleaders, but they also performed dance routines 
during halftime.
The group was started in the 1960s as the K-dettes. The name was changed to Showgirls in 
1985.
Showgirls performed at NMSU football and basketball games. They also performed at local high 
school basketball games.

SALSA
Social Active Latino Service Association
Row 1: Jimmy Ruiz, public relations; Caroline Hernandez, president; Carlos Perez, vice president. 
Row 2: Shirley S. Arteaga, Jennifer Benigno, Cruz Martinez, Ryane Thomas, Anthony 
Cooperwood, adviser.

SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUB
Row 1: Julie Winkler, secretary; Will Paddock, vice president; Martin Boonkham, president/head 
instructor; Jason Kraus, assistant vice president; Matthew Alexander, treasurer. Row 2: Amber 
Golden, Jen Heppe, Cheryl DeBeaux, Lennora Jules, Jeremy McCormick, Philip Goering, Natalie 
Levine. Row 3: Joann Albert, Matt Hale, Paul Downing, Kevin McWeeney, Don Smith.

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They had it all -- pride, spirit, strength and style.

This talented group of 14 women was the Showgirls. The members worked hard to improve 
their dance skills and technique, but little did they know their hard work would pay off.

During practices, they took turns choreographing routines, teaching and spotting the squad to 
ensure that everyone had a chance to offer suggestions and improve their overall performance 
level. It was hard work, but the crowds loved the results.

"We keep the excitement level high so that when the team comes back the crowd is still there 
and excited," co-captain Amy Fare said.

Apparently, the advisers thought so too.

"They bring in a lot of enthusiasm," adviser Bert Harper said. "A lot of the students will come to 
cheer them on. It really helps school spirit."

The Showgirls did not work alone. It was an effort on everyone's part.

"We cheer along with the cheerleaders on the sidelines," co-captain Lorena Navarro said.

Their performances were crowd pleasers, and they were a good name associated with 
Northeast.

The highlight of the season came when they found out they were finalists for a national 
competition in Daytona, Fla. They were one of 36 squads chosen from the 300 that applied.

"This was the first year we were chosen so it was a big achievement for us," Fare said. "The fact 
that we are going to Nationals is absolutely amazing."

The Showgirls prepared themselves as much as they could. They added in another day of 
practice, alternated aerobics and weight training and began watching their diets. They became 
more particular about their technique.

"I'm really proud of everyone and the effort they put forth," Navarro said.
With all of their hard work, the Showgirls hoped they would place in their division.

"I'm feeling very confident," Fare said. "I think we can compete against the other squads."

The trip was scheduled for April 3-7. As the time came closer, the shock began to wear off, and 
the Showgirls wondered if they had enough time to perfect their routine.

The overall attitude of the squad changed, and they were concerned more with their technique 
rather than individual interpretations of the dances. They also had two new sponsors.

"We've never dealt with them before, but this year the squad was a team," adviser Tammy 
Martin said.

To enhance this team spirit, the Showgirls tried to participate in activities outside of practice. 
They had a Christmas party and a banquet where parents and friends were asked to join them.

The Showgirls had a challenging, yet rewarding season.

"Our repertoire has been outstanding," Fare said. "We have a lot of fun and that's what keeps us 
going and achieving."

Showing Spirit
Showgirls dance their way to nationals
By Laura Hoffman

SHOWGIRLS Dance Squad
Row 1: Julie Lindstrom, Amy Fare, co-captain; Lorena Navarro, co-captain; Jill Freeman, 
LaWanda Sanders. Row 2: Amy Clark, Susan Behrens, Kelly McNamara, Sara Hill, Monica 
Houghtlin. Row 3: Samantha Wilson, Jessica Brand.

Sophomore Susan Behrens and junior Kelly McNamara entertain the crowds with one of their 
routines at a basketball game. Showgirls cheered during basketball games with the cheerleaders 
and performed during halftimes to keep school spirit high (photo by Mike Russo)

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SIGMA ALPHA 
Agriculture Sorority
Row 1: Kate Campbell, president; Cindy Vedder, first vice president; Jessi Kokjohn, second vice 
president; Marlene Bowlin, secretary; Beata Helton, treasurer. Row 2: Arlene Nohilly, Tracy 
Snider, Libby Ottiger, Susan Letourneau, Laura Szigeti, Darci German, Sarah Brubaker, Jaime 
Miller. Row 3: Melissa Hofmeister, Jennifer Kommer, Kim Dembinski, Christina Truesdale, 
Kathleen McDuffie, Amanda Gallo, Liz Norby, Valerie Zemple, Jodi Heckethorn.

SIGMA ALPHA IOTA
Music Fraternity
Row 1: Melissa DeLeal, vice president for membership; Charity L. Boeger, vice president for 
ritual; Rachel Braaf, treasurer; Amy Toohill, recording secretary; Shanna Kraemer, corresponding 
secretary; Karinsa Dieckmann, editor; Molly Augspurger, seargent-at-arms. Row 2: Michelle 
Husch, Shannon Bross, Kari Brogdon, Jennifer Norton, Karen Luzader, Cassandra Anders, Laura 
K. Bode, Amy Colston. Row 3: Jennifer L. Slack, Sarah Woody, Holly Lynn Barr, Paula Stoff, 
Melissa Fadler, Mary Ellen Delsing, Emily Linton.

Senior Shanna Kraemer and freshmen Claudine Baehr and Becky Salaban rejoice after going 
through the formal rush ceremony for Sigma Alpha Iota. Part of the pledge class requirements 
before becoming active members was to perform a recital to show their musical talents.

Seniors Sarah Woody, Amy Toohill, and Jennifer Norton have some fun during a picnic with 
Sigma Alpha Iota's brother fraternity, Phi Mu Alpha. Both organizations were dedicated to 
providing a way for people who loved music to get together with others who had their same 
interests, (photos submitted)

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SIGMA BETA DELTA 
Business and Accountancy Honorary Fraternity
Row 1: Laurie Turner, vice president; Sandra Fleak, president; Stephen Allen, faculty adviser. 
Row 2: Jody Parker, Alessandra S. Gentili, Renee Van Quaethem, Ron Whitehead, Jenny Oden, 
Maggie Glenney, Heather Kemp, Cathy Poyner. Row 3: Mary Sokolowski, Pat Ellebracht, 
Katherine Noll, Andrew Mun, Rachel Cottingham, Neil Gilehrist.

The Ties That Bond
By Jennifer Baumann

They were like the keys on a piano. Each similiar in appearance, but different in pitch and tone. 
Yet, when arranged in the right order, they created music.

The sisterhood of Sigma Alpha Iota produced this harmony as the members strived to build both 
professional and personal relationships.

The ladies of Sigma Alpha Iota held great pride in their professional music fraternity. The 
purpose behind the fraternity was to promote a professional atmosphere for female musicians. 
The fraternity could be summed up in one word.
 
"Musicianship," sophomore Holly Barr said. "We act in a professional manner sharing as an 
ensemble and respecting the ideas of everyone, but at the same time everyone is still a part of it 
all."

This professional group was different from many others. While the common bond that joined 
them was music, music was not what each member intended to pursue as a career. 

The group was composed of people from a variety of different majors which included everything 
from pre-law to exercise science. The intent of the fraternity was to allow the continued interest 
in music with peers who could understand the same interest.

Sigma Alpha Iota also had some interesting little quirks. For many an area in Baldwin Hall was 
home, often called the Taj by members in reference to Taj Mahal.

At every Sigma Alpha Iota meeting there was work to be done, but not just paper work. Every 
meeting included a choral rehearsal to help remind the members of their purpose in being 
there. It was also required of the pledge class to perform a recital to become active members.

Barr said they set out to promote music on a local and national level, as well as in the 
community and on campus.

To keep that interest in music alive, many events were planned throughout the year. In 
December, a show choir competition was held for high school students, the members hoped to 
make it an annual event. American Musical was held to display the works, both vocal and 
instrumental, of American composers. A women's poetry and music night was also held in the 
Down Under to spark campus involvement in music.

Even though the group held professional purposes, the bonds did not stop there. The 
relationships of the members went beyond the professional arena into friendship and 
sisterhood.

"Everyone is like a best friend," sophomore Melissa Fadler said. "Yes, we are there for 
professional matters, but we still depend on each other."

Friendship allowed the members to become closer and to be able to understand one another. 
Sometimes the communication was silent; words were not needed to express to their sisters 
what they felt or thought, and sometimes the music did that for them. And like the keys on a 
piano, they did create music, the kind of music that would bond these sisters for life.

"Sigma Alpha Iota has allowed me to keep good close ties in college," Fadler said. "I know that 
after I leave here, I will still have an emotional tie to this campus and to this group."

Sigma Alpha Iota
COMING TOGETHER
Sigma Alpha Iota is a women's professional fraternity in the field of music, founded at the 
University of Michigan School of Music in June 1903.
The Epsilon Pi chapter was founded in December 1969.
They sponsored high school show choir competitions and raised funds for various 
philanthropies.

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Student Ambassadors
COMING TOGETHER
Membership:
100
Requirements:
Provide one hour-long tour each week and are on call for another hour.
To participate in four Saturday visit days a year and are encouraged to participate in four more.
Pay for sweat-shirts which they wear on the tours.

Northeast Tours
Potential students have an eye-opening experience
By Liz Lach

Student Ambassadors have seen it all. And so did a group of prospective students.

Senior Melody Young gave a campus tour to a group of prospective students. She opened the 
door to her Missouri Hall dorm room without realizing that she had hung her underwear in the 
middle of the room.

"The high school boys got kind of flush," Young said.

Student Ambassadors did more than give tours, they also ate lunch with prospective students in 
their major and hosted students staying overnight and weekends. Each Ambassador 
volunteered to give tours for one hour a week.

There were 100 Student Ambassadors, 40 of which were new. Students completed an 
application and were interviewed. They were evaluated by admissions staff and counselors, as 
well as current Student Ambassadors.

Admissions counselor Amy Enderele said it was essential for the Ambassasors to establish a 
repertoire with the families. Their interactions with the families provided for some unusual and 
at times, embarrassing situations.

Junior Paul Sager opened a dorm room during a tour to discover the resident and her boyfriend 
on the floor together.

During one of senior Tricia Layton's tours, a mother repeatedly asked questions about 
alternative lifestyles and the current fashions on campus. Layton wondered why this mother 
persisted with these questions until she realized that one of her large gold hoop earrings was 
missing.

"I looked like a pirate," Layton said.

Junior Mary Prescott learned not to assume the relations between the people on her tours. One 
girl came to the admissions office with an older man. During the tour, Prescott referred to him 
as the girl's father, to which the girl responded "that's not my dad. That's my boyfriend."

While on tours, Student Ambassadors were asked many unusual questions about the campus 
and the students.

A concerned father asked Sager if Kirksville was on the New Madrid fault line. He continued to 
inform Sager that the library was not earthquake-proof.

Another parent asked Layton if the University was installing an outdoor pool after they saw the 
garden under construction outside the library.

Senior Kecia Leary gave tours to many mothers who were concerned about their daughters' 
social lives. One mother wanted to make sure her daughter could find alcohol on campus. 
Another mother was "making sure not all guys were nerds" so that her daughter could find a 
"potential husband."

One thing Student Ambassadors did have in common was their perserverance.

"We're like mailmen," Sager said. "Rain, sleet and snow, we're giving tours."

SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS
Row 1: James Hart, president; Brett Vito, vice president; Jason D. Stratman, sunshine officer. 
Row 2: Brittnay Warren, Neil Ralston, adviser; Monica Moore, Renee Short, Elizabeth Kelly.

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Senior Tara Tate shows a visiting family the campus. Tours left the admissions office Monday 
through Friday every hour on the half-hour.

SOCIETY OF PHYSICS STUDENTS
Row 1: Adrienne Anderson, vice-president; John Goings, secretary; Allen Brokken, treasurer; and 
Erik Johnson, student representative. Row 2: Jenni Wilcox, Gerry Good, Mark Pecaut, Jim Bopp, 
Andrew Upchurch, Elizabeth Blagg.

STUDENT AMBASSADORS
Row 1: Dave Reinhardt, Angela Mitchell, Suzzie Huff, Mini Tandon, Kecia Leary, Gwen Field, 
Rachel Kroll, Sara Braaf, Kathy Duda. Row 2: Tara Tate, Johnna Klein, Sarah Ledgerwood, Fauncy 
Bick, Carrie Holbo, Andrea Ramsey, Lauren Dermody, Amy Woods, Betty Varghese, Lisa Odorizzi, 
Patricia Hallac, Dana Robinson. Row 3: Brian Cockrill, Tricia Buchheit, Mary Prescott, Melisa 
Rothenberger, Andy Gensler, Amber Gilbraith, Brian Adkisson, Debby Engle, Melissa Steibel, 
Maggie Glenney, Leia Fizette, Angi Hartig, Lisa Siard, Lori Cox, Clay Moore. Row 4: Chad Harris, 
Christine Carlson, Danny Rotert, Mark Mlynarczyk, Trish Schulte, Paul Sager, Mark Wissel, 
Nathan Arunski, Laura Fenlon, Kathy Dollard, Benjamin Secoy, Angela Elben, Paula Kliethermes.

James Lyons, social science division head, addresses prospective students at Junior Visit Day. 
Lyons and several social science students discussed what the Northeast college experience was 
like for psychology, history, sociology and justice systems majors (photos by Laura Hoechst)

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STUDENT MISSOURI STATE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
Row 1: Amy Street, secretary, Marni Laverentz, president, Andy Gensler, vice president, Brian 
Cockrill, treasurer. Row 2: Amy Gulinson, Angie Mathis, Tina Beyene, Danny Dolan, Ryan Sather, 
Tim Birkel, Andrew Rogers, Dan Brink, Sandy Gulotta, Ann Oliver, Anna Worrell. Row 3: Susan 
Bucher, Bobbi Hopkins, Caroline Horn, Tony Lai, Rachel Beard, Jenn Padgett, Christine Carlson, 
Holly Harrell, Elizabeth Kolwyck, Carrie Holbo, Chad Harris. Row 4: Emily Vogel, Sri Ghanta, Tracy 
Weatherwax, Nathan Arunski, Andy Akester, Natanya Brown, Emily Corbett, Mindy Norwood.

STUDENT COUNCIL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN
Row 1: Amy Moss, president, Marta McKee, treasurer. Row 2: Meghan McCormick, Mary Beth 
Sickmann, Jill Kruse, Kevin Hollinger, Laura Talbott, Tracy Elder, Erin Stukart.

Junior Susan Bucher compiles the data from an SAB concert survey. SAB made many efforts to 
please the students' requests for entertainment acts.

Senior Sri Ghanta and sophomore Erika Waldschmidt help a student at the SAB office. Ticket 
selling kept workers busy during the year. (Photos by Laura Hoechst)

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STUDENT MISSOURI STATE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
Row 1: Jason Miller, president, Kathleen Forck, vice president of membership, Rebecca 
Brugmann, vice president of programming, Laurelyn Roberts, secretary, Lisa Olson, treasurer. 
Row 2: Teri Fields, Leslie Graff, Kelly Frey, Valerie Radek, Stephanie Mohrman, Janet Noll, Beth 
Lock, Aimee Senf. Row3: Mary Beth Sickmann, June Wright, Lori Woehrer, Laura Fenlon, 
Heather Hackman, Brandy Branson, Christy Redenbaugh, Sarah McNelly.

Behind the Scenes
By Jennifer Odefey

The Student Activities Board had always been known for showing popular movies for students. 
Through a lot of planning, they also gave students a chance to show their own movies.

SAB sponsored a second annual NMSU Student Film Festival Jan. 27. Three movies, all written, 
directed by and starring students, were shown and judged.

"We noticed that we have a lot of students interested in film-making, so we decided to address 
this by giving them an opportunity to display their talents," freshman Danny Dolan said.

As a member of the productions committee, Dolan was responsible for coordinating the event. 
Every SAB event was planned by a student, and many steps were taken for the event to run 
smoothly.

Dolan began the planning in November, when he publicized his need for films. There were 11 
intent forms turned in, but only three completed films were actually submitted.

In addition to finding films, Dolan had to find a place to hold the event. He chose the Little 
Theatre in Baldwin Hall.

"I then asked my fellow SAB members who they thought would be qualified to judge the films," 
Dolan said.

Wendy Geiger, instructor of communications, freshman Ben Bohling, an aspiring filmmaker, and 
Doug Haffner, a commercial producer for KTVO, were selected as judges.

Dolan had other responsibilities as well. He had to publicize the event, buy plaques for the 
winners and create packets for the judges. He said that the entire process involved a lot of 
paperwork and publicity.

Luckily, the film fest was a success, according to Dolan. The Little Theatre was packed, with over 
140 people in attendance.

"The Independent," directed by junior Dave Bartin, won best film, junior Scott Hinsley's 
"Reciprocrocity" was second, and "Kindred Souls," written and directed by senior Stephen 
Paulding, won third place.

Awards were also given in other categories. Senior Brian Healy won best actor, and junior Jana 
Hutchison won best actress. Junior Dave Vordtriede won the title of best supporting actor, and 
Libby Stepens received the award for best supporting actress.
The student film fest was only one of the many events sponsored by SAB members during the 
year.

Sophomore Christine Carlson was also a part of the planning behind SAB events. She explained 
that a lot of work went on behind the scenes that the public did not know about.

"We try to figure out what events students want through surveys and past attendance," Carlson 
said.

Carlson was responsible for the planning of a concert by Teresa, a country music artist that 
performed in February. As with any outside performer, she had to make all of the arrangements 
and accommodate her needs.

"The hardest part is getting them to Kirksville," Carlson said.

In order for the many events throughout the year to run smoothly, SAB members had to pay 
careful attention to every detail of their planning. Without all of their hard work, there would 
not have been nearly as many things for students to do on campus.

SAB
COMING TOGETHER
SAB has 35 members.
SAB sponsors on-campus entertainment events such as Lakeside Revue, movies, comedians, 
concerts and Dog Days.
SAB was founded in 1977 after a division of responsibilities with Student Senate.
SAB provides contests and free prizes to those in attendance at events.

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Senior Scott Sifton, president of Student Senate, makes a point during a Student Senate meeting 
while committee members watch. Student Senate played a key role in the changing of the 
University's name (photo by Aaron Manfull)

Student Senate
COMING TOGETHER
History:
Voted in 1988 to cease all programming functions, including Homecoming. Since then Student 
Senate has focused exclusively on policy-making. 
Sponsors:
Educator of the Year 
Funds Allotment
Council Mission:
To ensure that present and future best interests of students at Northeast are met
Activities:
Voter Registration Drives

STUDENTS NURSES ASSOCIATION
Row 1: Trish Schulte, vice president; Kerry Nekola, president; Colleen Coogan, tresurer; Charlene 
Garrison, secretary. Row 2: Krista Witowski, Becky Mutert, Susan Gatzemeyer, Diana Cochran, 
Cara Cochran, Jessica Breidenstein, Kimberly Shields, Joan Schaver, Andrea Roberts. Row 3: 
Jennifer Dokupil, Ruth Roettger, Stacey Grgurich, Brandi Pfaff, Beth Passini, Kimberly Fenter, 
Sarah Boehm, Colleen Miller. Row 4: Jeannette Ritchey, Jamie Neal, Wendy Gray, Doug Erickson, 
Elizabeth Wilson, Emilie Thompson, Terri Thomasson.

STUDENT SENATE
Row 1: Scott Sifton, president; Darin Henderson, vice president; Eric Schmitt, treasurer; Michael 
David Wells, secretary. Row 2: Tracie Lynn Adams, Gretchen Krueger, Amy Michelle DeBaets, 
Jeff Hollingsworth, Stacey Lindgren, Summer D. Johnson, Lisa Kays, Kelly Johns. Row 3: Nicholas 
Herfordt, Bekka Meyer, Clay Degenhardt, Debby Engle, Brenden Clark, Becky Owens, Brian 
Bauer, Danny Rotert, Christian Chenoweth, Katherine Noll. Row 4: Matt Braun, Greg Depp, Jason 
Davey, Mike Foster, Kirk McCarty, Marc Abbott, Nicholas Clayton, Ryan Donovan, Ryan Reeson.

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Mission accomplished!

Student Senate finally received state approval for the name change to occur at Northeast 
Missouri State University.

On June 15, 1995, Governor Mel Carnahan signed the bill that would change the University's 
name to Truman State University. The name officially changed July 1, 1996.

During the 1990-1991 school year, Student Senate set out towards its goal, the name change, 
which they achieved five years later.

"I feel it's a step in the right direction," sophomore representative Danny Rotert said.

"The name change affects us now, and it will affect those in the future," Rotert said. "It will be a 
good vehicle for taking this University to a higher place once thought unachievable."

When the Missouri State Legislature labeled NMSU the statewide Liberal Arts and Sciences 
University of Missouri in 1986, the school's reputation altered for the better; it was seen as a 
well-respected institution.

Nineteen Hundred Ninety-three and 1994 brought forth a desire by the Student Senate  and the 
Board of Governors to study the University's name. Both parties agreed that the name 
Northeast Missouri State University did not fulfill its mission as a liberal arts and sciences 
University.

In the spring of 1995, Student Senate sent out a barrage of letters urging the Missouri 
Legislature to endorse the name change. This act of dedication convinced leaders of Missouri 
that the name change was the right thing to do.

Student Senate soon sought membership in the faculty-oriented Clearing House Committee, 
where decisions, including the name change, were made concerning major campus issues.

With the name change finally approved in June 1995, Rotert wrote a resolution to express 
gratitude to Carnahan and the Missouri General Assembly for their support of the change.

Rotert explained that the resolution was fairly easy to write, and that its purpose was to give a 
history of Northeast's involvement in the name change and to thank those who allowed it to 
happen.

As for the policies of Student Senate, nothing changed, except representation on the Clearing 
House Committee, which was a big achievement for Student Senate.

"When I came into office as president, the name change was the most important priority 
concerning Student Senate," Student Senate president Scott Sifton said.

A citizen of Wisconsin asked a Northeast tennis player if NMSU was undergoing a name change. 
Many U.S. citizens have heard about the things going on at Northeast.

"It [the name change] has gotten the word out about Northeast," Sifton said.

Student Senate's goal to change the University's name to match its liberal arts mission was 
accomplished through hard work, dedication and persuasion.

With the reputation of the school changing for the better, Student Senate was indeed taking the 
University a step in the right direction.

Name Change gets the checkered flag
Student Senate aids in transition to TSU
By Christopher Coffey

STAR
Row 1: Elaine King, student adviser; Sean Orehiyi, Jenny Oden, Jenny Miller, Kim Oelschlaeger, 
Loretta Linnebach. Row 2: Valerie Elkins, Audra Olson, Carrie Stock, Sarah Woods, Kim Tooley, 
student adviser.

Sophomore Danny Rotert sports Truman State University apparel while reading up on the 
school's namesake. The Campus Bookstore continued to sell both NMSU and Truman State 
merchandise (photo by Laura Hoechst)

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TAU LAMBDA SIGMA
Row 1: Deena Wiss, secretary; Jen Gragnani, vice president; Kathy Smock, president; Laura 
Painter, treasurer. Row 2: Alysa Miller, Debbie Moeller, Julia Kitsmiller, Kathy Shrader, Sarah 
Conrad, Megan Boudi, Molly Gillespie, Lynn Burns, Angie Cook, Carrie Jorgenson. Row 3: Becky 
Howard, Sarah Mehelic, Alisa Cornille, Valerie Radek, Beth McCurdy, Teresa Chandler, Keslie 
Patton, Maya Rittershouse, Missy Norman. Row 4: Laura Martin, Kelly Lovan, Sarah Farthing, 
Beth Worthington, Heather Bollaert, Sandra Aguillon, Jill Ralph, Jeannette Ritchey, Liz Frederick, 
Melinda Snyder.

UNIQUE ENSEMBLE
Row 1: Maisie T. Howard, president; Angela A.M. Bond, president elect; LaTricia Asbury, vice 
president; Kenyatta Eleby, secretary; Joe Jefferson Jr., treasurer; Teressa Payton, chaplain; Chris 
Burkley, public relations chair. Row 2: Kim Harris, Tamra Finley, Bethany Dean, Makima Spencer, 
Tanya Thomas, music committe co-chair; Ken Compton, sergeant at arms; Terrence Williams, 
sergeant at arms; Kim Stovall, music committe co-chair; Sara Potts, Elaine King, Karsee Taylor. 
Row 3: Jennifer Floyd, Lashondra Stephens, Marcia L. Palmer, Tammy Heger, Jill Belter, Shawni 
Jackson, Delora Smith, Christy LeMaster, Darnella Williams, director; Leslie Butler, Lisa Irby, 
Christina Faison. Row 4: Candace Allen, Janette Dumas, Michele Chandler, Candra Gill, 
Shermand Palmer, Paul Downing, Eldron Burbridge, Michael Madonia, Tanya Dutton, Toya 
Sampson, Marcus Tokay Smith, director.

Audience members join Unique Ensemble in musical worship by singing and clapping. Unique 
Ensemble practiced for its concerts for one to two months in advance (photo by Aaron Manfull)

Freshman Lashondra Stephens belts out her praise singing "Behold the Lamb." This song was the 
theme for Unique Ensemble's Feb. 18 concert, (photo by Hemal Patel)

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STEP 
Students Together Educating Peers
Row T: Carrie Stock, Kevin Hollinger, Patrick Runnels, Stacey Deere. Row 2: Marcia Becker, David 
Gragg, Maia Thiagarajan.

Singing Out Praise
By Renee Short

The energy bounced rapidly amongst them and eventually spilled out to the crowd.
Unique Ensemble, whose mission was to worship and witness the Lord through song, put on a 
musical production so alive that even the non-Christian was entertained.

Feb. 18, the gospel group performed "Now Behold the Lamb," based on John 1:29, in the SUB 
Activities Room. The theme, as with every Unique Ensemble concert, was selected by the music 
committee based on how various songs tied with each other and with Scripture.

Although crowd participation was slow to start, the group's enthusiasm spread quickly after the 
pianist invited everyone to stand and sing along in praise.

From that point on, the audience was part of the show. Its clapping helped set the rhythm. 
People stood, shouted, danced and laughed.

"People go out to parties, and we come here and do the same, clapping and shouting but grow 
closer to God," junior Angela Bond said.

Hardly anyone could keep from smiling at the fun spirit the group exuded. The peppy conductor 
bounced, stomped and waved his arms to inspire the praise. Meanwhile, Unique Ensemble sang 
while swaying, clapping and playing the tambourine. At one point between songs, the director 
even burst out into an "Alleluia" and began crying joyously. Singers offered him shouts of 
support.

During the title song, soloist Jennifer Floyd hit amazingly high notes. Unique Ensemble strained 
their muscles with eyes tightly shut and sang with such strength in the background that it almost 
looked painful.

At the same time, it didn't look like work at all because the singers were having so much fun. 
They laughed throughout the production with some members making jokes while others sang. 
All of the diverse activity was unified in its mode of celebration of God.

"It was incredible," senior Jill Johnson said. "I like coming to their concerts because there's no 
better way to praise the Lord. Every time I come to one of their concerts, there's just an 
awesome move of the Holy Spirit."

The concert not only benefitted the audience, but group members received fulfillment from the 
production also.

"I went to church at home, and this gives me an outlet here to worship the Lord," freshman 
Tonae Hill said.

Unique Ensemble put a great amount of time into its performances. Members practiced for two 
months before each concert, with rehearsals every Wednesday and Saturday. Their effort was 
appreciated by the audience.

"I never leave their concerts thinking that I could have had a better time somewhere else," 
senior Shane Mathers said.

It was more than a production for Unique Ensemble, though, it was a way of life. Even after the 
concert was over the celebration continued. All over the room people were laughing, clapping 
hugging and talking. After singing for more than an hour, members, along with non-members, 
gathered around the piano and blended their voices in Gospel song.

Unique Ensemble
COMING TOGETHER
Mission: To worship and witness the Lord through song
Members: About 25
Activities: 
Homecoming Concert 
Black History Month Concert
Spring Concert
Regular practices twice a week
Student run

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UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATION
Row 1: Hisako Nomura, treasurer; Kevin Bauer, secretary-general; Lara Blake, under secretary-
general; Erin Loomis, repertoire. Row 2: Tracie Adams, Amy Michelle DeBaets, David Joshua 
Piant, Tim Otis Dunkin, Jennifer Anne Kopp, Kristi Barton. Row 3: Michael Madonia, Ryan 
Donovan, David Kunau, Brian Bauer, Bryan Westhoff.

WESLEY STUDENT CENTER
Row 1: Brian R. Cooper, secretary/treasurer; Christy Phillips, president; the Rev. Eric Anderson, 
campus minister. Row 2: Jeannie Redding, Andy Dean, John Alexander, Jennifer Carter. Row 3: 
Jen Sloey, Christina Truesdale, Benjamin Secoy, Carolyn Vibbert, Becky Brooks.

Wesley House holds a Welcome Barbecue for all of the students and their parents that were 
coming back and for the incoming freshmen. The barbecue was a great opportunity for the 
students to meet others and make new friends.

Freshmen Christina Truesdale and Carolyn Vibbert paint the Wesley House sidewalk square for 
Homecoming. Wesley House was active in many University functions throughout the year 
(photos submitted by Wesley House)

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WINDFALL
Row 1: Jean Stelzer. Row 2: Mitsuru Nakamura, James Nangle, Sarah Lucas, Matt Siemer.

Acting Out of Faith
By Karen Stoltenberg

The gavel dropped in judgement.

In various churches throughout Northeast Missouri, a trial took place. Lawyers called witnesses 
to give testimony as a Christian stood trial with Satan as the prosecuting attorney.

"The trial," a collaborative musical drama written, produced and performed by members of the 
Koinonia Corps of the Wesley House, allowed NMSU students to visit area chuches to share their 
beliefs and faith with others.

The Rev. Eric Anderson, campus minister, said the Wesley House was a part of the United 
Methodist Campus Ministries and worked to provide, among other things, support and love to 
college students.

In addition to K-Corps, a traveling worship and drama team, Wesley House students worked 
with the Festival of Sharing and the Lydia Patterson Institute.

K-Corps members wrote and produced an original drama annually and then performed that 
drama on various Sunday mornings in churches in the Northeast Missouri area.

For senior Christy Phillips, the writing of the drama by K-Corps members helped make the drama 
more personal for the students.

"I really like it when we write it ourselves," Phillips said. "You put more of yourself in, and you 
just have more invested in it."

Marla Guy, assistant director of the Wesley House, said one of the goals of the traveling 
performances involved representing NMSU to area individuals.

"The idea is to introduce the church members to the students and let them know we have a very 
active Christian organization up here," Guy said. "This (the performances) is a way for the 
students to share their faith and show they truly believe in Christ and Christianity and use their 
talents to create."

Phillips said she believed the students achieved the goal of representing NMSU well.

"We always get a lot of comment about how much they (the church members) enjoyed us or 
how touched they were and that they were very impressed," Phillips said.

Anderson said this year the K-Corps hoped to visit Jefferson City, Mo., where the service at 
which they performed would be televised.

Freshman Carolyn Vibbert said members of the K-Corps included not only Methodists but 
students from a variety of denominations and provided an opportunity for her to meet others.

"It's a wonderful place to make new friends," Vibbert said. "It's an opportunity to come together 
for Christian fellowship, and you don't have to be Methodist."

In addition to teaching others through the message of the K-Corps productions, Guy believed 
the students grew as well.

K-Corps members put their faith on trial. They questioned their faith so that it would grow 
stronger.

"This is a way for the students to share their faith and show they truly believe in Christ and 
Christianity and use their talents to create," Guy said.

"I like working with this age of people because they're making major life decisions," Anderson 
said. "It's amazing to see the joy of living being celebrated in college."

When the decision came in, the jury ruled in favor of K-Corps and the Wesley House.

Wesley Student Center
Sponsored by: United Methodist Campus Ministries.
Activities:
Weekly Worship Services 
Sunday Suppers 
Drama and Worship Team 
Worship in African American tradition

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Sophomores Erin Smith of Alpha Sigma Alpha and Brian Jenkins of Sigma Tau Gamma lead the 
procession to the Pershing Arena for Greek Olympics. Smith and Jenkins were crowned 
Aphrodite and Hercules during Greek Week, a time when sororities and fraternities put 
individual letters aside and celebrate their traditions together (photo by Aaron Manfull)

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GREEKS

Our letters became more than the terms we wore on our sweatshirts and T-shirts. They 
represented our coming into a whole new family. With our new brothers and sisters, we were 
COMING TO TERMS with our existence as members of a new group.

As members of a new family, we committed ourselves to making our campus and our 
community a better place. Lambda Chi Alpha social fraternity put members behind bars to raise 
$7,700 for the March of Dimes during its annual Jail and Bail. Alpha Phi social sorority sponsored 
the "Just Kick It" soccer tournament, bringing 18 campus organizations together to raise money 
for cardiac research.

We took a risk and negotiated new terms. Beta Theta Pi social fraternity came on strong in its 
first year of recognition by the Interfraternity Council and swept the Homecoming chairman's 
cup in the small group category. Pi Kappa Phi social fraternity started its Journey Program.

We journeyed through Greek Week, coming to the many events that celebrated tradition within 
Greek life. Sophomores Erin Smith of Alpha Sigma Alpha and Brian Jenkins of Sigma Tau Gamma 
claimed heir to the thrones of Aphrodite and Hercules.

History and the terms of tradition brought us to honor an 80th anniversary celebration for Sigma 
Sigma Sigma social sorority and a 75th anniversary for Delta Zeta social sorority.

Whether the term was Phi, Delta or Gamma, we dealt with the events of our new families.

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Celebrating her sisterhood, junior Suzy Schade joins in on the rush activities. Rush and Rho Chi's 
went hand in hand during the rush season.

Revealing their true identities, Sigma Kappa's Amy Stovall, Chris Sluhan and Bonnie Halls 
struggle to present their letters. Rho Chi's were interviewed by a panel before they were 
chosen.

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When It Comes To Letters
by Adam Potthast

Not even Barbara Walters could have made them talk.

For almost three weeks, 20 women traded in their individual sororities' letters for two that 
would mark them as leaders: Rho Chi. As long as sororities have had organized rushes, there 
have been Rho Chi's. Rho and Chi were Greek letters that sororities used to represent their rush 
counselors-- 20 women each year who disaffiliated from their sororities to support potential 
newcomers to the Greek system.

"They're there to answer questions without you having to ask them," sophomore Sandy 
Upchurch said.

Sorority rush had always been formalized, consisting of five days of parties and formal dress. 
Each participant in the sorority rush was required to view all of the sororities objectively.

Rush counselors disaffiliated to give the potential pledges an objective view of all the sororities. 
They were not allowed to wear Greek letters or talk to their sorority sisters from the beginning of 
school until the end of rush.

"You're in different shoes," said senior Rho Chi Kristen Cook.

The Rho Chi's filled what would have been a hole in the rush structure. Sorority rush could have 
been a tense event, but Rho Chi's supported the women wherever they ended up.

The situations were different in each rush group after the final party. Some pledged with the 
sorority of their choice. Some didn't get invitations from the sorority of their choice. Some didn't 
get invitations.

The constant among all the situations was the encouragement of a Rho Chi. Those who rushed 
described their Rho Chi's as freshman Stacey Manning described hers, "A mother, sister and 
friend all at the same time."

The only way Rho Chi's were able to exhibit all these qualities was to disaffiliate from their 
sororities and affiliate with the young women going through rush.

"You've got to stay open-minded. They'd be so confused if you tried to sway them," senior Rho 
Chi Heather Gregery said.

The idea behind Rho Chi's was to minimize the confusion. Rho Chi's supported the Greek system 
without lauding any of its parts.

"Rho Chi's give support more than help them make a decision," said senior Kristen Scaglia, the 
organizer of the Rho Chi program. "They usually have them list pros and cons."

Not every woman in the Greek system could have been a Rho Chi. The counselors applied and 
interviewed before a panel made its decision. Those selected trained for a month to prepare for 
the rush season.

The rush season went quickly, but the Rho Chi's role helped build Greek unity in that short time. 
By being impartial to any one sorority, the Rho Chi's learned the good parts of all the sororities.

Rho Chi's Shannon Priddy and Ruth Roettger let their identity be known. Rho Chi's could not 
influence rushees decisions in any way.

Anxious to reveal their sorority, Rho Chi's gather in the Brewer courtyard. Each Rho Chi hid their 
sorority letters until the rush ceremonies began, (photos by Laura Hoechst)

PX Rules
1. One cannot appear in any composites, rush pictures, videos or any other advertisement.
2. One cannot wear letters or have anything with letters from the time they get back in the fall 
until Bid Day.
3. One cannot have any written or verbal contact with sorority members -- even with another 
sorority.
4. One cannot be seen at parties with other Greeks except Rho Chi's.
5. One must move out of her house/dorm the night of Panhellenic Welcome until the end of 
formal Rush-Bid Day.
6. One must be an objective party, yet a promoter of the Greek system.

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Black Panhellenic Panhellenic Council Interfraternity Council Order of Omega

Black Panhellenic Row 1: Jaswant Sullivan, vice president; Shawni Jackson, corresponding 
secretary; Anthony I. Butler, president; Diana Ross, recording secretary. Row 2: Anthony 
Cooperwood, adviser; Robert Higginbottom, social chairman; Ken Compton, sergeant-at-arms; 
Demonn L. Smith, treasurer.

Panhellenic Council Row 1: Kristen Cook, Michelle Gauthier, Collette Heavey, Shelly Grail, Liz 
Skrabacz. Row 2: Lisa Riesmeyer, Gail Olmsted, Kim Oelschlaeger, Sarah Busse, Gina LaFata, Amy 
Michelle DeBaets.

Interfraternity Council Row 1: Sal Costa, adviser; Andy Akester, second vice president; John 
Riordan, first vice president; David Tischinski, president; Brant Donis, secretary; Sri Ghanta, 
treasurer; David Sweeney, assistant Greek adviser. Row 2: James Lenox, Roy McDonald, Matt 
Freer, Dakin Dugaw, Neil Hancock, Tom Murphy, Donald Black, Alan Maeder, Shawn K. Owens 
IV, Bob Wood. Row 3: Mark Wissel, Jake Cowan, Mike Lewis, Matt Grimes, Troy Murrell, Chris 
Thomas, Brian Boyle, Eric Herter. Row 4: Chad Wolbers, Greg Bell, Marcus Rosenberg, Ed 
Fischer, Michael Hoard, J.B. Bryan, Garrick Hamilton.

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Getting the Act Together
by Jill Snitker

Just as congress governed the United States, on a much smaller scale the Interfraternity and 
Panhellenic Councils governed the NMSU Greek system. Together they worked to develop a 
kinship among the fraternities and sororities.

"Our job together is to centralize the Greek system and bring interaction between the  
sororities," IFC president Dave Tischinski said.

In order to accomplish that task, IFC had weekly meetings with members who were appointed 
by the 17 fraternities on campus. Together they discussed activities that would help all the 
fraternities mingle, as opposed to members only focusing on their single fraternity.

The first of many events was the Greek Development Conference in which a respected speaker 
was chosen to address all the Greeks. The conference developed bonds and promoted small 
group interaction between all Greeks.

IFC and Panhellenic found ways to individually serve the community. For example, Panhellenic 
set up a system to visit mentally challenged children at the Chariton Valley Residential Center.

"Each sorority takes turns sending around five women to the center," philanthropy chair Kim 
Oelschlaeger said. "We read them books, help them celebrate their birthdays, but mostly spend 
genuine time with them."

In addition, Panhellenic sponsored Operation Pump-Can in October. All organizations were 
invited to compete for prizes by taking canned food and building sculptures on the Mall. After 
the judging, the canned foods were donated to the Salvation Army.

IFC and Panhellenic held various activities and services for the community as a combined effort. 
A new activity was a clothing drive to benefit the Salvation Army. Every organization on campus 
was invited to donate clothes and then the collected items were strung up around campus to 
recognize their efforts.

"There are so many people involved in organizations that if every person gave a piece  of 
clothing, we would have an excellent amount to donate," Tischinski said.
Both councils decided that the campus should have better access to what is going on in the 
Greek system. To accomplish this task, they started a Greek newsletter that was issued to 
faculty to keep them updated.

The biggest addition to the councils was the Greek Hotline. The hotline was set up through voice 
mail and provided a community calendar for both social and philanthropic Greek events. The 
councils wanted a quick and easy way for students to be informed of Greek events happening in 
the upcoming weeks.

"This will eliminate having to put up fliers around campus to advertise," IFC secretary Brant 
Donis said.

Panhellenic and Interfraternity Councils brought the entire Greek system together once  again 
during the traditional Greek Week in April. On the last day of Greek Week, the councils 
sponsored a small awards banquet. Some of the awards announced included those 
fraternities/sororities with the best philanthropy participation throughout the year, the chapter 
with the best grades and Greek man/ woman of the year. It was a final time to reminisce on the 
past year.

As the governing body, IFC and Panhellenic brought the Greek system together while helping 
the community. They promoted sisterhood and brotherhood, individually and also between 
chapters during social and academic settings.

Order of Omega Row 1: Kerry Lipman, secretary; Dave Woods, external vice president; Ryan 
Brennan, president; Brett Barton, internal vice president; Ruth Roettger, treasurer. Row 2: 
Timothy McLendon, adviser; Melissa Pomicter, Andrea Roberts, Shannon Priddy, Krista 
Grueninger, Heather Leslie, Sandy Ligibel, Stacey Turley, Loretta Linnebach, Kelly Ryan. Row 3: 
Leeann Gasperoni, Margot Sutton, Benjamin Secoy, Matt Lomax, Kyle Cope, Shazzie Naseem, 
Leah Himmelberg, Nicole Shine. Row 4: Brant Donis, Joe Betz, Ryan Sather, Marc Abbott, Adam 
Whaley-Connell, Gregg Knehans, Mike Rejniak.

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Seniors Heather Kirk and Jean Lynn make pizzas to raise money for their national philanthropy. 
The Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation supported diabetes research.

Sisters of Alpha Gamma Delta join in the Yell-in during their rush. The fall rush brought in 
approximately 40 new members, (photos submitted by Alpha Gamma Delta)

Row 1: Gail Olmsted, Panhellenic delegate; Stacey Longwell, publicity chair; Shannon Johnson, 
treasurer; Patricia McDonald, president; Stephanie Nussbaum, philanthropy chair; Amy Michelle 
DeBaets, Panhellenic delegate. Row 2:	Carrie	Jorgenson, Jennifer Horton, Sandy Upchurch, 
Tasha Green, Tamara Craig, Victoria Caltagirone, Elizabeth Ciarpella, Sara Flynn, Michelle Husch. 
Row 3:	Linda	Becker,	Sarah Riegel, Melissa Schaefer, Jennifer Kemery, Stacey Hildebrandt, Jill 
Pfeifer, Jean Lynn, Kimberly Roehl, Emily Bock, Amy Miller. Row 4: Heather Morris, Kamala 
Baeder, Rachel Hack, Angie Potter, Carrie Hartung, Jennifer Allie, Jayne Scanlan, Kristen Griesel, 
Melissa Kershaw.

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Making a Name
by Eric Eckert

After only three years, the women of Alpha Gamma Delta social sorority established themselves 
as a prominent social sorority on campus.

"We've really grown since 1993," president Shannon Johnson said.

The sorority had about lOO women. A successful fall rush brought approximately 40 new 
members, the largest pledge class on campus.

"We took a great group of girls," Johnson said."They were really excited and made it a lot of 
fun."

Johnson said diversity is what made the AGDs unique. They came from many different 
backgrounds and interests, but they were one when it came to sisterhood.

"We don't have cliques. In this group I feel that I can go up to any member and talk to them and 
not feel the least bit uncomfortable" vice president of recruitment Andee Adams said.

Although diverse in some ways, the women took a common interest in their national 
philanthropy, the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation. The foundation donated proceeds from fund-
raisers to a multitude of charities with a primary concentration on diabetes.

"In the fall, we sell pizza and cookie dough, and in the spring we have a car wash," Johnson said.

A major achievement was being the youngest chapter ever to receive the Jewel Society Award. 
An Alpha Gamma Delta convention met every two years. The criteria for the Jewel Society 
involved giving at least $2,000 to the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation. The NMSU chapter 
surpassed this amount and joined 17 out of approximately 160 chapters at the last convention 
to be honored with this award.

In the spring, the sorority banded together with Phi Lambda Chi, a small social fraternity, and 
organized a fundraiser called Camp on the Mall. AGDs and Phi Lamb members lived in a tent for 
five days and accepted donations for the effort.

"The Phi Lambs have asked us to help them for the past two years," sophomore Jamie Edwards 
said. "We have a great time and the proceeds go toward a good cause."

The money collected from the Camp on the Mall went to Victim Support Services.

The women of Alpha Gamma Delta had been around for three years and over that period, they 
earned the reputation of a group of girls who liked to have fun and help others. 

They proved to be an essential component of the Greek system and a noteworthy organization 
on campus.

Terms
NMSU Charter April 17, 1993
Founded May 30, 1904
Membership 107
Philanthropy 
Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation (supports diabetes)
Famous Alumnae Rue McClanahan Stockard Channing Cybill Shepard

Row 1: Amy Kraft, standards chair; Tricia Lovati, rush chairman; Steph Smith, social chair; 
Catherine Fuess, recording secretary; Carin Hunt, activities chair. Row 2: Kelly Bliley, Jen Schulze, 
Lara Blake, Melanie Crnic, Sara Reisdorf, Ewa Zawadzki, Rachel Ferrick, Amy Ringwald, Sara 
Harshaw. Row 3: Lisa Cummings, Rachael Guerra, Kiersten Wickham, Melissa Tieck, Lisa Ann 
Carroll, Stephanie Douthitt, Sara Ramlo, Andee Adams, Ann Dittmeier, Jean Ly. Row 4: Teddi 
Cox, Suzy Schade, Jamie Schmersahl, Sarah Groose, Tracy Lynch, Rachel Schaefer, Karin 
Stoltenberg, Jennifer Vandivort.

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Terms
Founded
1908
NMSU Charter Nov. 18, 1978
Famous Alumni 
Orville Redenbacher U.S. Representative Jerry Linton of Missouri
National Active Chapters 62
Colonies 3
Membership 8

Home Away From Home
by Alyssa Conine

The 18 men lived away from home. You would've expected them to be independent, but they 
voluntarily placed themselves under the care of their housemother, Anna Bell Miller.

These men were members of Alpha Gamma Rho, a small fraternity that has been on campus 
since 1978. Following the support of the national organization, Alpha Gamma Rho has had 
housemother's since its beginning.

Miller was hired in 1990 and cared for the 18 men as though they were her own. Miller first took 
interest in becoming a housemother several years ago.

While visiting her son in the St. Charles area, she ended up riding the same bus with the 
fraternity's housemother at the present time. She immediately told her son what a neat job she 
thought it would be. A couple of years later, her son saw an ad for a housemother and 
mentioned the possibility to Miller. Then, she was interviewed for the job and was hired.

"She keeps us in line," sophomore Chris Gibson said. "It's really like having a mom."

As housemother, Miller performed the tasks of planning the menus, doing the shopping, making 
lunch and preparing dinner five days a week. She did not receive any money, but she accepted 
free room and board in return for her services.

Although Miller was not really involved in the Alpha Gamma Rhos personal lives, she did think 
that she kept up with them pretty well.

"A couple help with dinner," Miller said. "I visit with them and we all sit down, pray and eat 
together."

Senior Jason Burkhardt described Miller as the mom away from home. She became a close 
member of the house. All the men that lived with her fondly called her "Mom Miller."

"If you pop off a button or something, she'll usually sew it back on," Burkhardt said.

Besides performing the "motherly" tasks, Burkhardt said Miller was just a really fun person.

"She attends the parties we have had at our house," Burkhardt said. "She is more than just a 
housekeeper."

Aside from her job as housemother, Miller was also a nurse at Grim-Smith hospital. She was 
married and had two grown sons who were the main reason for her becoming mother to the 
Alpha Gamma Rhos.

"I have two grown sons of my own and I have always enjoyed boys," Miller said.
She thought highly of the men in the fraternity. She considered the men to be like her nephews.

"They're a nice bunch," Miller said. "They are very considerate and polite around me."

Helping out with breakfast, sophomore Jake Schwartz assists housemother Anna Bell Miller. The 
men often helped Miller around the house.

Taking a break in the living room, Miller relaxes after a day of work. She spent quality time with 
the members of Alpha Gamma Rho.

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Row 1: Jason Burckhardt, noble ruler; Chris Baughman, VNR development; Jason Bredahl, VNR 
alumni; Dean Funkenbusch, VNR finance; Walter Simmons, VNR activities. Row 2: Roger Oien, 
John Pahlow, Chris Gibson, Michael Thomas, Philip P. Briscoe, Andrew R. Dager, Anna Bell Miller, 
house mother.

Greeting the friend of an Alpha Gamma Rho, Miller helps visitors feel right at home. Miller 
helped the fraternity with shopping and fixing meals during the week (photos by Laura Hoechst)

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Juniors Tiffanie Tucker, Yashekia Simpkins and Rachel Scott join in sisterhood at the Neophyte 
presentation. AKA understood the importance of unity, (photo by Laura Hoechst)

Alpha Kappa Alpha members gather together during the Evening of Distinction ball. AKA 
continued to grow as the oldest black sorority in the United States (photo submitted by Alpha 
Kappa Alpha)

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Touching the Community
By Michele Allen

The list of names of Alpha Kappa Alpha's members through the years was nothing less than 
impressive. Among them were Maya Angelou and Phylicia Rashad. These names stood out as 
leaders in the African American population. In this way, they emulated what Alpha Kappa Alpha 
demanded in terms of public service.

Alpha Kappa Alpha, the oldest black sorority in the United States, was started in 1908. Ethel 
Hedgeman Lyle founded AKA at Howard University to fill a need she saw in the general 
population. Using the combined strengths of a sisterhood to help the community, she created 
AKA to do service for all mankind.

Lyle's dream grew and spread throughout the United States, with membership reaching 
130,000. Through the years, AKA supported the Civil Rights Movement, funded medical research 
and began many educational enterprises. They sponsored programs that made a difference and 
continued to do so with the leadership of their national president, Eva Evans.

AKA even touched lives in the Kirksville community. They began in 1995 with only seven 
members, but grew as more of the black community on campus became aware of what they 
were doing.

"A lot of people in the black community started to see our presence on campus more when we 
donated money to Unique Ensemble for choir robes," president Diana Ross said. "They were 
able to see us contribute to something they know."

Though the chapter was still only 11 members strong, they created awareness through their 
philanthropies.

In the spring semester they provided events for the community. They sponsored a program at 
the Child Development Center called Drop Everything And Read (DEAR), where they read stories 
to the children throughout the week. At Twin Pines Adult Care Center, members adopted a 
grandmother named Nora.

The group sponsored fundraisers for charities such as Sister Love, a home in Atlanta, Georgia for 
women and children with AIDS. They participated in the Day of Change, a walk to raise money 
for AIDS research and education.

Besides gaining the benefit of knowing they helped someone, AKA members were lucky in 
another way. They stressed nationally "Making the network." This aspect of sororities and 
fraternities was important for life after college.

Ross said that she knew she could use her membership to meet people in her field that could 
give advice and help her out when she started looking for a job. This network helped in giving 
the women a support group in fields dominated by males, such as business.

Behind it all, members valued one thing the most about belonging to AKA.

"Sisterhood is what shines through the most," Ross said.

Senior Tinisha Robinson and juniors Tiffanie Tucker, Angie Bond and Diana Ross present Unique 
Ensemble with a check to help pay for choir robes. AKA stood out as a supporter of the 
community, (photo submitted by Alpha Kappa Alpha)

Juniors Yashekia Simpkins, Rachel Scott and LaWanda Sanders present junior Tiffanie Tucker 
with her gift as Membership In-Take Chair. The presentation took place at their Neophyte 
celebration, (photo by Laura Hoechst)

Terms
Founded Jan. 15, 1908 at Howard University in Washington D.C.
NMSU Charter March 31, 1979
Motto By Merit and By Culture
Membership 11
Fun Fact First sorority founded by and for African-American women.

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Terms
Founded April 22,1914 at University of California in Berkeley
NMSU Charter 1953
Fun Fact AKL grew out of a club called "Los Amigos"
Philanthropy
Multiple Sclerosis
Membership 
93 actives 
19 pledges

Pledges Bryan Schwent and Josh Carl help get materials for the Alpha Kappa Lambda Haunted 
House. The haunted house was open to all students during Halloween.

Balancing Act
by Alyssa Conine

Watching them teeter-tottering day in and day out in front of McClain, students might have 
thought members of Alpha Kappa Lambda social fraternity were only interested in having a good 
time. But looking into the heart of the fraternity, students found that the AKL's purpose went 
deeper than fun and games.

Keeping to a Northeast tradition, the AKL's teeter-tottered for one week, collecting donations 
for their national philanthropy, multiple sclerosis.

They teamed up with the members of Delta Zeta social sorority for the weeklong event, and for 
24 hours straight, members of the two Greek organizations took one to two hour teeter-
tottering shifts.

"We were not required to teeter-totter but everyone volunteered," Delta Zeta member Cathy 
Tripodi said.

AKL philanthropy chair Mike Wells said they raised over $650.

The event was named "Joshua's Teeter-tottering" after AKL member Rob Neil's cousin who died 
several years ago of cystic fibrosis.

Although AKL's national philanthropy is multiple sclerosis, Wells said, "It is in memory of all kids 
with debilitating diseases."

The AKLs changed their national philanthropy with each philanthropy chair successor. 
First semester's chair, Wells, suggested multiple sclerosis.

"I thought it was a pretty good cause that people get behind," Wells said.

Besides teeter-tottering, the AKLs also sponsored a Halloween haunted house.

"It is a good way to get the guys together, and at the same time we are helping a good cause," 
Wells said.

The fraternity spent a week on the interior decorating project that became the haunted house. 
They opted for the ins and outs of a maze to balance the ups and downs of the teetertottering.

About $200 was raised after people weaved their way through the house. People received a 
spook in exhange for helping another organization. All money raised went toward a Habitat for 
Humanity chapter beginning in Kirksville.

"Habitat for Humanity builds and repairs homes for indigent people," president Tim Dugan said. 
"Two of our members, Mike Wells and Eric Schmitt, are trying to start a campus support 
chapter."

On the outside, the AKLs looked like just another organization. But inside the fraternity, there 
was a goal of helping many different people and groups, and the AKLs did not hesitate to fulfill 
this goal.

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Row 1: Ryan Murphy, Erich Sartor, Kirk McCarty, Tim Dugan, president; Eric Schmitt, vice 
president of alumni; Craig Klotz, Jason Schwent, Mark Wooldridge. Row 2: Guppy Giardina, Mike 
Subracko, Abe Klapp, Jeff Hollingsworth, Marco Ilardi, Brian Sitzes, Bryan Schwent, Clay 
Degenhardt, Kyle Harmon, Dan Rush, Shawn Owens, Chris Horan, Kevin Marting. Row 3: Scott 
Sciranko, Matt Nagel, Aaron Krill, Bryan Nanista, Michael Berns, Andy Davis, Andy Downs, Brian 
Rockette, Josh Carl, Bart Scott. Row 4:	Matthew	Good,	Paul Lundstrom, Jon Ebner, 
Todd Lambert, Brian Fruland, Mike Wells, Steve Smith, Mark Wodoslawsky, Aidan McAuley, 
Mike Walsh, Justin Stenger.

Beginning her climb to the top, freshman Julee Wessel gives some time for the teeter-totter. 
Delta Zeta members volunteered their time to help the AKLs collect money for multiple 
sclerosis.

Junior Andy Kramer takes a break between classes to ride on the teeter-totter. AKLs raised over 
$650 for their national philanthropy, multple sclerosis (photo by Laura Hoechst)

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Sophomore Brad Niebling advances the ball for the Alpha Phi Omega team. Alpha Phi Omega 
beat Sigma Kappa/Beta Theta Pi 1-0 in the first phase of the tourney.

Junior Jodee Bass, freshman Amy LeBrell, sophomore Amanda Bommarito, senior Gwen Field 
and sophomore Heather Smith sell T-shirts for the soccer tournament. This was the second year 
Alpha Phi sponsored the fund-raiser (photos by Elizabeth Kelly)

Row 1: Jill Belter, chaplain; Shannon Schroeder, historian; Terri Nichols, social; Jennifer Simpson, 
public relations; Anne VanRhein, chapter promotions; Juliana Eckerle, corresponding secretary; 
Jody Shaw, intramurals chair. Row 2: Christian Schaufert, Katherine Cumming, Mindy Jones, 
Sheri Sechrest, Heather Smith, Jodee Bass, Janae Lemley, Amy LeBrell, Sarah Mason, Lisa 
Dragivich, Jolie Gegg, Amanda Bommarito. Row 3: Jill Krayniski, Sarah Klein, Michelle Stickford, 
Shara Pierceall, Paula Adkins, Jaimie Scarborough, Meredith Mitchell, Candice Carwile, Heather 
Kuhn.

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A Kick in the Right Direction
By Elizabeth Kelly

Alpha Phi kicked down boundaries and brought campus organizations together.

Alpha Phi social sorority sponsored the second annual "Just Kick It" campus-wide soccer 
tournament March 30 and 31. The tournament was started with a mission to provide an activity 
that would bring campus organizations together. Alpha Phi worked hard to unite the campus for 
a good cause.

"It's a good bonding experience between Greek and non-Greek organizations," junior Jodee Bass 
said.

The mission caught on. The number of teams jumped from 13 in the spring of 1995 to 18  in the 
spring of 1996.

The teams consisted of soccer veterans, soccer lovers and firsttime players. No matter what 
they knew about soccer, the players had a good time. Memories were created as students came 
out to enjoy some team bonding.

"I haven't played soccer forever, but I love it," said senior Mary Rose Twohig, a participant for 
the Alpha Phi Omega team. "I told my roommate if I came home with a broken leg, she'd know 
where I'd been."

Twohig had been on the soccer field encourging her team to play hard in hopes of advancing to 
the next game as well as just having fun. The tournament was based on double elimination 
games. Games consisted of two 20 minute halves with a 10 minute halftime. Although it was a 
shortened version of soccer, the players were not shorted out of fun.

"We basically came out to play for fun, not to win," Twohig said.

Teams played for the win in three divisions. After all the shots and goals were made, the 
winners were Beta Theta Pi, social fraternity in the men's division, NMSU Club Soccer, in the 
women's division and Psi Chi, in the coed division. The winning teams received a trophy for their 
efforts.

The real winner, however, was the Alphi Phi foundation. The foundation supported cardiac care 
and research. In addition to cardiac care, the foundation also sponsored leadership training 
conferences and financial assistance for alumnae and scholarships. The tournament raised 
about $300, and the profits were sent to the foundation.

Philanthropy Chair Amy LeBrell profited from her experience in organizing the tournament.

"I think it was neat trying to organize all the different people; they're going 10 different ways," 
LeBrell said.

LeBrell led the organizations in the right direction-- to the soccer field to play for matters of the 
heart.

Alpha Phis loved soccer by the end of the tournament.

"I think I've actually learned more about soccer than I've ever imagined," said sophomore 
Heather Smith, a member of the philanthropy committee.

After the tournament was over, the members of Alpha Phi knew they reached their goal to bring 
campus together by a little work of the heart.

Terms
Founded 1872 at the University of Syracuse
NMSU Charter April 1, 1990
Famous Alumnae Rachael Welsh Ann Margaret Inga Swenson
Membership 55
Motto Union Hand in Hand

Row 1: Susan Dreier, president; Heather Gregery, vice president; Marni Laverentz, rush director; 
Kristen Cook, Panhellenic council; Gwen Field, alumni chair; Karla Heinz, administrative 
assistant; Amy McFarland, philanthropy chair. Row 2: Jodi Robbins, adviser; Staci Johnson, 
scholarship chair; Rachel O'Hara, Julie Niederer, Janine Parks, recording secretary; Monica 
Stone, special events chair; Colleen Field, housing chairman; Kim Shelley. Row 3: Wendy Trebing, 
Dana Ahrens, Jill Harris, Shawnna Gillette, Vickie Molitor.

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Terms
Founded Dec. 4, 1906 at Cornell University
NMSU Charter 1973
Famous Alumnus Martin Luther King Jr.
Colors black gold
Motto First of all, servants of all, we shall transcend all

Selling daffodils to raise money for the American Cancer Society, freshman Lashondra  Stephens 
helps Alpha Phi Alpha. Stephens was crowned Miss Black and Gold at the Miss Black and Gold 
Pageant on Jan. 27.

Freshman Lashondra Stephens and senior Christian Coley work together to prepare the 
daffodils. Each daffodil sold for 50 cents (photos by Kerry Nekola)

A Year for Beginnings
by Thor Bersted

Senior Christian Coley said the Comedy Jam gave students a chance to express themselves and 
show what they have.

"Basically it's so we can vent frustration," Coley said.

The fraternity also continued its tradition of going to inner-city high schools to talk about the 
importance of continuing education. The fraternity stepped forward and took an active role to 
improve their communities.

The educational outreach and Daffodil Days made up the bulk of Alpha Phi Alpha's philanthropic 
activities.

Once again, Alpha Phi Alpha raised the most money of any organization for the American Cancer 
Society during Daffodil Days.

Alpha Phi Alpha refused to stand by while education and service were calling. This fraternity 
took the burden of knowledge, added service and made a committment to themselves and the 
community.

Most students were content with classes, studying and some partying on the side. Alpha Phi 
Alpha social fraternity demanded more of its members than the simple standby.

Nineteen ninety-five to 1996 was a milestone year for the six-member fraternity. The fraternity 
started publishing "The Burning Spear: Speaking in Tongues of Triumph." This four to eight page 
magazine, published monthly, was designed to provide an alternative voice for the campus.

Senior Michael Hoard, Alpha Phi Alpha member and a writer for the magazine said that he was 
excited about the outlet it provided black students on campus.

"'The Burning Spear' turned out bigger than we expected," Hoard said. "Everyone is really 
excited and we're getting a lot of feedback."

The feedback was inspired by articles such as Hoard's editorial column. Hoard explained in his 
column that, "The Burning Spear is a new publication in the tradition of those who escaped the 
plantation, the burden of knowledge is responsibility-expressed by action, words and song."

Alpha Phi Alpha expressed its responsibility to pursuing education through the words of the 
"Burning Spear."

The circulation for the magazine was relatively small because Alpha Phi Alpha paid for it by 
itself. Members helped curb the costs with the money they raised from The Black and Gold 
pageant and parties held each year.

In the future, they hoped to increase the circulation of the magazine through advertising, but 
until then, only enough copies were made to put in organization mail boxes and a small stack in 
McClain Hall.

Alpha Phi Alpha continued with several more traditions, including the third annual Comedy Jam.

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Row 1: Anthony I. Butler, corresponding secretary; Demond L. Baine, Erik J. Nelson, president. 
Row 2: Christian Coley, sergeant-at-arms; Michael Hoard, vice president.

Senior Michael Hoard presents gifts to the neophytes of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority. Gifts 
included plants, banners and AKA sweatshirts and jackets, (photo by Laura Hoescht)

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Row 1: Jan Altmansberger, alumni chairperson; Ruth Roettger, scholarship chair; Leeann 
Gasperoni, membership director; Andrea Roberts, president; Shannon Priddy, vice president; 
Kim Oelschlaeger, assistant Panhellenic; Loretta Linnebach, social chair. Row 2: Nikki Wade, 
Tammy Fiscella, Allie Poehling, Chrissy Sooklall, Jennifer Kump, Erin Willey, Heather Buettner, 
Lynn Scola, Betty Jo Jeffers, Candy J. Smaidris, Laurie B. Shafer, Nora Schaefer, Katie Weyforth, 
Sara Glover. Row 3: Shauna Masters, Tina Troy, Becky Schnarre, Jaime Forrester, Kelly 
Shropshire, Robyn Schalda, Jennifer Marriott, Mindy Frick, Kimberly Kerlin, Lisa Garfield, 
Kimberly Eastep, Maureen Cannon, Nikki Wildman, Courtney Folino, Michelle House. Row 4: 
Kate Taylor, Becky McKay, Amy Fahlstrom, Michelle Kniepman, Anne Marie Dorsey, Kim Tooley, 
Kimberly Fenter, Jessica George, Christina Landers, Mary Ellen Kraus, Laurie Dieckmann, Sara M. 
Sullivan, Jeane Louise Tompkins, Lisa Dieckmann, Sara J. Sullivan.

Members of Alpha Sigma Alpha meet over Christmas break. Members often spent time together 
during off-school months.

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Forever Friends, Forever Sisters
By Jennifer Baumann

Alpha Sigma Alpha social sorority members defined themselves by their lives, which included 
family, friends and sisters.

Yet, for Alpha Sigma Alpha, family, friend and sister went far beyond dictionary definitions and 
into the deepest part of each member's life.

For many Alpha Sigma Alpha members, the sorority became their home away from home. The 
members shared experiences with each other that they shared at home with their own families. 
Whether it was childish arguments, inside jokes or silly nicknames, the one thing that remained 
constant was an unconditional love.

"It's really like having your own sister," sophomore Kim Oelschlaeger said. "It goes beyond 
friendship. It's an understanding that you cannot get from any other organization. They are 
lifelong friends. It helps you grow; it becomes a base, a family away from home."

As a family, they reached out to make Kirksville and the campus a better place to live. The 
sorority was involved in many things that benefitted the welfare of children. They participated in 
the Special Olympics and the Adopt-A-School program. They also sponsored Puppy Love for 
Tally. The event was held in the memory of an Alpha Sigma Alpha member who was killed in a 
car accident. The event allowed the sorority members to remember Tally's love for animals by 
walking dogs for the Humane Society.

The bond between the members of Alpha Sigma Alpha was that of friendship and sisterhood. 
The bond could not be explained to someone outside of the sorority. It was just something that 
the members felt through their experiences together and only grew as the year continued. 

The sorority was represented by Raggedy-Ann, who was made up of different scraps and pieces 
of material. In the same way, members of Alpha Sigma Alpha were diverse because they had 
different backgrounds "Everyone has so many talents," freshman Michelle McPherson said. "It's 
all of the differences that make us special."

The strength of Alpha Sigma was affirmed when the sorority won the Crown of Excellence for 
being the best Alpha Sigma Alpha chapter in the country. The award was given based on 
different areas of the sorority. They had to participate in a number of service activities and 
programs, present excellent grades and demonstrate chapter efficiency.

"Even though we are all totally different, I feel I can always talk to any one of my sisters," 
Oelschlaeger said. "There is a special bond, a support system among us."

Bonds were created by Alpha Sigma Alpha through its experiences in the community, on campus 
and in its chapter. This family had everything that any family would ever need.
Alpha Sigma Alpha celebrates Rush 1995. The theme of the event was "The Only Thing Missing Is 
You."

Members of the 1995 pledge class get ready for their formal. The women of Alpha Sigma Alpha 
shared a common bond of friendship and sisterhood, (photos submitted by Alpha Sigma Alpha)

Terms
Founded Nov. 15, 1901 at Virginia State Normal School (Longwood College)
NMSU Charter 1914
Membership 117
Philanthropies Special Olympics, S. June Smith Center
National Awards 
Crown of Excellence, Philanthropic Award, Four Star Chapter

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Terms
Founded Aug. 8, 1839 at Miami, Ohio
NMSU Charter April 24, 1995
Membership 61
Famous Alumni Norm Stewart Stephen Sondheim Sam Walton
Motto "Worthy of the Highest"

Members of Beta Theta Pi social fraternity group together at their rush event "Subs 'n' Suds." 
The fraternity gained an NMSU chapter in the spring of 1995.

Seeking Acceptance
by Jennifer Bauman

Life is not always as easy as one, two, three or A, B, C. Beta Theta Pi found out what hard work 
and dedication were all about as it took them three tries to get their letters recognized by the 
Interfraternity Council.

Beta Theta Pi went through a great deal to become recognized by the IFC. Two previous tries at 
becoming IFC-recognized did not work for the Betas. Their philanthropy work and time on the 
campus was not enough to be accepted into the Greek community. Yet, it taught the members 
the importance of dedication.

"I remember when we first started out," graduate student Tony Lai said. "There was so much to 
do. We started with 24 of us. Everyone did their part to finally accomplish our goal."

When it came down to the third try, the fraternity showed they had what it took to be a part of 
the Greek system by presenting to the IFC their history, philanthropy
and goals.

Over the course of the year, Beta Theta Pi continued to strengthen themselves by working on 
the values of philanthropy, academics and trust. Their philanthropies included Adopt-a-Highway, 
the Heartland Food Drive, spending time at Twin Pines Adult Care Center, Child Burn Awareness 
and Betas Against Battering.

Betas also knew what it took to make a future for themselves and the fratenity. As individuals, 
Betas saw themselves as successful leaders.

"I've become a more well-rounded character," sophomore Marc Pelini said. "I've become more 
of a gentleman. I have more of a positive outlook now."

They took that personal outlook and brought it together for all. Commiting themselves to the 
task, Betas proved they could overcome anything.

"By being a Beta you have to strive to help others," junior Matt Strickland said. "Everything we 
strive to do, we  want to be successful at."

As a group, the Betas saw themselves as diverse and growing. Being such a diverse group 
allowed the Beta Theta Pi's to move in several directions making the group limitless according to 
Pelini.

"We are making our reputation for the future now," Pelini said. "We want it to be a strong one."

The future for the Betas will hopefully hold a great deal of promise. The members hope to see a 
house in the future, broaden their influence on campus and become a chapter on the national 
level, not just a colony.

Life isn't always as easy as one, two, three or A, B, C, but Beta Theta Pi knew that and learned 
while sometimes life must be lived on other's terms, it made them better people in the end.

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Row 1: Tim Bachmann, Andy Hansen, Simon Seah, secretary; Mike Stegemann, vice president; 
Ryan Sather, president; Steve Bernstein, treasurer; Jake Cowan, risk manager; Kevin Lehnen, 
pledge educator; J.J. Klay. Row 2: Julia Maxvill, rush adviser; Dale Rees, Jason James, Tony Lai, 
Andrew Warner, Edward M. Moran III, Patrick Cross, Matthew R. Driskill, Brian R. Martorana, 
Mark T. Felton, Kris Schulze. Row 3: Mike Shadle, Timothy Walthall, Daniel Thomann, Jay 
Anielak, Mike Heckman, Alexander M. Petrovic III, Scott Sifton, M. Scott Smith, Kevin Cheairs, 
Greg Bell, Regan Ervin, David Gragg. Row 4: Tim Copple, Marc Pelini, Andrew Rogers, Eric 
Hoberg, Nicholas Clayton, J. Henry Rishchar, David Ronek, Richard Sykora, Tim Birkel, Brad 
Bekebrede, Marc Stitzlein.

Freshmen Steve Liebowitz and Mike Heckman check out the scene at a Beta Theta Pi rush event. 
Liebowitz pledged the social fraternity in the spring.

Beta Theta Pi brothers greet prospective members during spring rush. "Subs 'n' Suds" was one 
of several events Beta Theta Pi held during the week (photos by Laura Hoechst)

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Former NMSU student Mark Aarts speaks at a regular Delta Chi meeting. Aarts was an 
international student from Holland who attended the University for one year.

A group of Delta Chi's gather in the living room of the fraternity house at 904 S. First St. Delta 
Chi's worked together to produce between 500-800 copies of the Freshman Record.

Junior Angie Green and President Jack Magruder present senior Miguel Gutierrez with a United 
Way certificate for Delta Chi's fund-raising efforts. Certificates were granted to those 
organizations who raised $1.50 per member, (photos submitted by Delta Chi) 

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Keeping the Tradition
by Karin Stoltenberg

Continuing a 13-year tradition, Delta Chi social fraternity assumed the responsibilities of 
producing and distributing the Freshman Record that was designed to provide a representation 
of the incoming freshman class.

Freshmen had the option of including information about themselves including where they were 
from, which high school they graduated from and interests or hobbies. Students also included 
an optional photograph.

Senior Tim Heublein, Delta Chi vice president and Freshman Record chair, said between 500 and 
800 copies of the Record were distributed annually with a 50 to 70 percent participation rate.

The incoming freshmen received letters during the summer informing students about the 
publication. Students then had the opportunity to respond to include themselves in the 
Freshman Record and purchase a book at the same time.

While the Freshman Record acted as a type of yearbook for the freshmen, Heublein said the 
Record served as a major fundraiser and public relations event for Delta Chi.

"We usually make about $800-$1,500 from the ads, and one hundred percent of that goes to 
the fraternity," Heublein said. "We then donate some of that to our philanthropy, Coalition For 
Literacy."

"It really is a useful momento," Heublein said. "I still have mine."

Every member of the chapter was assigned to sell door-to-door ads, and Heublein said the ad 
section has grown to encompass a particular theme.

"Last year our ads were focused around 'Don't drink and drive," Heublein said. "We have 
everything from doctors and lawyers to coupons from various places in there."

As Northeast changed its name this summer, Heublein said plans were already underway for the 
changes in the Freshman Record. Among the plans for next year's book were a reduction of 
introductory pages and new layout ideas.

"The record will have the same general format but fewer pages, and we have a really neat new 
cover that we're excited about," Heublein said.

However, amid all of the changes in the actual book, Heublein said he believed the Freshman 
Record would continue to fulfill its goals of providing a way for students to remember their 
freshman year and meet the others on campus.

Freshman Adam Brandt said he used his Freshman Record for various reasons.

Brandt said, "I used it for looking up people when I needed to know who they were. You get an 
idea of who the people are you're going to be going to school with."

Terms
Founded Oct. 13, 1890 at Cornell University
NMSU Charter 1978
Colors red white
Famous Alumnus Kevin Costner
Membership 25
Philanthropy Coalition for Literacy

Row 1: Jim Fraraccio; sergeant-at-arms, Thad Smith; secretary, Greg Pfeuffer; president, Miguel 
Gutierrez; vice president, Erik Meyer; alumni secretary, Josh Wenz; treasurer. Row 2: Travis 
Prewett, Mark Mlynarczyk, Kevin White, Tim Heublein, Matthew Haker, James Lenox, David 
Stribling II, John Gaines. Row 3: Benjamin Secoy, Jason Boesch, Kevin Oligschlaeger, Bill 
McMormick, Alan Maeder.

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Terms
Founded 1913 at Howard University
NMSU Charter May 11, 1968
Seven Principles of Kwanzaa 
-Umoja (unity) 
-Kujichagulia (self-determination) 
-Ujima (collective work and responsiblity) 
-Ujama (cooperative economics) 
-Nia (purpose) 
-Kuumba (creativity)
-Imani (faith)
Membership 14

Principles of Pride
by Elizabeth Kelly

Lighting hope in their community and on campus came down to a matter of priniciple.

Unity was just one of the seven principles recognized in Kwanzaa, a cultural holiday celebrating 
the history of the African American people. In the hope of promoting unity, the women of Delta 
Sigma Theta social sorority presented the third annual Kwanzaa Celebration Dec. 8 in Ryle Hall.

"The first principle of Kwanzaa is unity, and I believe we need to implement it not just in the 
African American community but on the NMSU campus," Kwanzaa cochair Tina Beyene said.

Gathering to celebrate traditions and exchange gifts, the women of Delta Sigma Theta shared 
Kwanzaa with the campus. As part of the ceremony, members explained the seven principles 
while they lit a candle representing each principle.

Delta Sigma Theta started its presentation with a glimpse of the past through stories about 
African American heroes. The heroes represented the strength of individuals reaching out to the 
African American community in a time of need. Delta Sigma Theta members and some of their 
friends played heroes by acting out prose, delivering speeches or singing a famous piece of 
music.

The celebration also allowed time for the audience to discuss the seven principles of Kwanzaa 
during the reassessment and recommitment. Members of the sorority prompted questions of 
how the principles should be applied in individual lives and on campus.

"You don't have to be African American to come away with something from Kwanzaa," Kwanzaa 
co-chair Sarah Williams said. "Everyone can share it-- it is used to build pride."

Although the sorority presented the celebration in one evening, the traditional Kwanzaa 
celebration lasted for a week. Beginning Dec. 26 and ending on Jan. 1, one principle was 
celebrated each day. The principles, called Nguzo Saba, represented something essential to the 
advancement of the African American race.

Kwanzaa was founded by Maulana Karenga, professor of African American studies. The word 
Kwanzaa is a Swahili term meaning "first fruits of harvest."

Delta Sigma Theta included an informational brochure along with the presentation to educate 
the audience on Kwanzaa.

"As long as you are trying to better yourself by learning about other cultures the outcome is 
positive," said Williams. "That is what we are trying to do for the NMSU campus."

In three years, the Kwanzaa celebration has gone from a small gathering in the Brewer 
basement to about 150 people gathered in the Ryle Lounge. Members hoped response would 
continue to grow and with it, unity on campus.

Attentive to the awards being presented to the males on campus, these spectators show their 
support for the Delta Sigma Theta ball. A Dash of Crimson & A Touch of Creme" was open to the 
public.

Visiting the NMSU campus, the Delta chapter of Delta Sigma Theta from Iowa shares in the ball 
excitement. A Dash of Crimson & A Touch of Creme was a traditional event to uplift the support 
of African American males on campus.

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Row 1: Karsee Taylor, seargent-at-arms; Darnella Williams, vice president; Tamala Stallings, 
president; Donna Stewart, corresponding secretary; Imani Mayfield, treasurer. Row 2: Shawni 
Jackson, Kara E. Bickhem, chaplain; Toya Sampson, Malati Harris, recording secretary; Batina 
Tolliver, Tammy Brown, Sarah Williams.

Showing its support, Delta Sigma Theta sponsors a ball to raise awareness for the services done 
by African American males. Planning for the ball began in November (photos by Laura Hoechst)

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Row 1: Sarah Busse; Panhellenic delegate, Jessica Jenkins; treasurer, Patricia Buchheit; 
president, Melissa Steibel; vice president of membership, Kathy Dollard; recording secretary, 
Katie Kahl; academics chair. Row 2: Anjanette Shine, Lisa Odorizzi, Jessica Vouk, Carrie Kamp, 
Niki Wisbrock, Jennifer Markham, Mindy Copeland, Kelsey Holt, Mollie Mihalevich, Kayla White, 
Molly Braswell, Kim Stratman, Amy Gulinson. Row 3: Sarah Bachmann, Melissa Pomicter, Pam 
Tiff, Kristi Kelley, Sarah Lutter, Jessica Klotz, Kathleen Reader, Catherine Streitmatter, Kathleen 
Northcutt, Erin Taylor, Lindsay Hess, Stacey Manning, Bridget Suarez, Melissa Goldie. Row 4: 
Amy Brewe, Karrie Ostroski, Audra Sivertson, Jessica Parsons, Mini Tandon, Carrie Brown, 
Andrea Hambach, Aimee Dull, Marla Busby, Katy Walrath, Kelly McNamara, Missy Sieren, Jenny 
Genoni.

Row 1: Cathy Tripodi, Amy Kent, Tracy Reynolds, Andrea Glore, Heather McMullen, Melanie 
Hedges, Shannon Graff, Erin Johnson, Jennifer Bosshardt, Amy Struckhoff, Amy Jo Volz. Row 2: 
Kathy Doan, Lisa Roberts, Traci Leger, Angie Marlow, Michelle Peeper, Christina Weber, 
Elizabeth Amann, Amber Gilbraith, Leah Himmelberg, Casey Smith, Tara Ramsey, Carrie Cobb, 
Jenny Kelsch, Jen Canine. Row 3: Carol Scioneaux, Sara Braswell, Kelly Tims, Nicole Shine, 
Nichole Mudd, Mary McBride, Brenda Lasey, Sara Van Scoyoc, Julianne Hall, Susan Vehige, 
Christine Sheppard.

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75 Years Strong
by Jill Snitker

Even the infamous winter weather of Kirksville did not stop Delta Zeta from sharing and 
remembering the 75 years of unity Jan. 27.

Since 1921, Delta Zeta social sorority has continued to keep a close bond within itself. In order 
to connect with alumnae, the group hosted a banquet to bring past members together with the 
new. Delta Zeta sent out invitations to alumnae in the surrounding areas including St. Louis, 
Iowa, Chicago and those closest to Kirksville. Arriving alongside a winter storm, around 30 
alumnae attended the special banquet.

"I was happy that our alumnae came back and were able to make it even with the weather 
conditions," senior Amy Brewe said.

The banquet began with the alumnae touring Delta Zeta's chapter room. The chapter room 
included past awards and honors that Delta Zeta had received. Following a dinner, three 
speakers addressed the Delta Zeta members, past and present.

Dana McMillan, the past province collegiate director, worked closely with the chapter in the 
past year. Also an NMSU Delta Zeta alumnae, McMillan spoke about the chapter's 
accomplishments and its close bonds as a sisterhood. In addition, present Delta Zeta members 
juniors Tricia Buchheit and Katie Kahl focused on informing the alumae of the chapter's recent 
accomplishments.

Kahl informed the group of NMSU's chapter awards received at the State Day in Kansas City, 
where all Delta Zeta chapters in Province 11 attended. Overall, the NMSU chapter received 
outstanding chapter of Province 11. Kahl also informed the audience that Delta Zeta had 
received the honor of having the top grades on campus for the last seven consecutive 
semesters. Members enjoyed sharing their continued degree of excellence with the chapter 
alumnae.

"There were alumnae I'd never met before from 20 years ago," Kahl said. "It was neat to see 
them all and share our honors."

It was a special time for all the Delta Zeta's to be reunited in celebration of their livelihood in the 
past three-fourths of a century. Delta Zeta represented a time of change and growth that had 
matured in the 75-year span.

"The banquet gave alumnae a chance to see how we've changed," senior Christina Lutter said. 
"And yet, how we've stayed the same."

Despite the cold weather, a time of bonding and sisterhood was shared throughout the line of 
Delta Zeta's who had attended NMSU. The chapter looked forward to continuing excellence in 
the next 75 years.

Publicizing their events, Delta Zeta filled a display case with momentos and memories from the 
past. This chapter composite dated back to 1967-1968. (photos by Laura Hoechst)

Sharing memories and stories, Delta Zeta alumnae reminisce over dinner. The chapter dated 
back to 1921.

Terms
Founded Oct. 24, 1902 at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio
NMSU Charter 1921
Membership 113
Famous Alumnae Florence Henderson Jean Stapleton
Colors green rose

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Comedian Lavelle Crawford entertains the crowd at the Def Comedy Jam. The show also 
featured D.J. Charlie Chan from Majik 108.

Juniors Yashekia Simpkins and Diana Ross of Alpha Kappa Alpha social sorority prepare to watch 
the Def Comedy Show. The show was included in a weekend of events sponsored by Kappa 
Alpha Psi. (photos by Laura Hoechst)

Students take a refresher during the ball, "A Touch of Klass," sponsored by Kappa Alpha Psi 
social fraternity. The ball has been held for 33 years (photo by Hemal Patel)

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A Touch of Kappa Klass
by Laura Hoffman

The men of Kappa Alpha Psi were few, but they had a certain energy that allowed them  to put 
on a spectacular Kappa weekend April 26-27.

Seniors James Vasser, Reginald Jones and Robert Higginbottom were the officers, the planning 
committee and the members of Kappa Alpha Psi.

The celebration began with Happy Hour at Toons. It was followed by the Kappa Step Show in 
Kirk Gym.

The highlight of their evening was "The Real Def Comedy Jam," featuring four performers from 
the HBO series, "Showtime At The Apollo" and "BET Comic View." They included G'Thang and 
Lavelle Crawford among others. Also on the guest list was DJ Charlie Chan from St. Louis' Majic 
108. Despite having three members, these men were able to bring in some outstanding 
performers.

"This is the biggest weekend we've ever tried to attempt," Higginbottom said. 'It's the quality of 
work we put on, not the quantity of  membership."

Saturday's festivities started with the Kappa Barbeque at Brashear park while the evening was 
devoted to the 33rd annual Sweetheart Ball, "A Touch of Klass." The ball was a success due to 
the participants and those who worked behind the scenes.

Part of the evening was the competition for Ms. Kappa Alpha Psi 1996. A number of women 
applied.

"We had to select the women," Jones said. "We have seven women who are displaying their 
talents and different characteristics of their personality."

The selection of Ms. Kappa Alpha Psi 1996 was a difficult one. The winner had to represent the 
fraternity through her actions, personality, academic performance, and community service 
involvement. The winner will also help plan the ball for 1997.

Following the ball was the "Kome As You Dare Party" with a $300 award given as an added 
bonus.

Kappa Alpha Psi estimated a turnout of about 300 people for the entire weekend.

"It basically shows our hard work, dedication, determination and a lot of effort, and that all 
things can be accomplished no matter how hard it may seem at first," Jones said. "We never get 
discouraged."

The men of Kappa Alpha Psi put together an incredible weekend. Despite their small 
membership they proved their motto true.

"Our fundamental purpose is achievement in all human endeavors," Higginbottom said.

Vasser said they were men of distinction and these three fraternity brothers showed that 
distinction by using their creative energy and making the Kappa Alpha Psi Weekend a huge 
success for all.

Terms
Founded Jan. 5, 1911 at Indiana University in Bloomington, Ind.
NMSU Charter Nov. 12, 1963
Membership 3
Fun Fact First black organization on the NMSU campus.
Philanthropies Salvation Army Guide Right

Row 1: James E. Vasser, polemarch; Robert V. Higginbottom, keeper of records; Reginald  K. 
Jones, vice polemarch.

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Terms
Founded Nov. 2, 1909 at Boston University
NMSU Charter Feb. 20,1984
Famous Alumnus President Harry Truman Sen. John Danforth Paul Harvey Robert Urich
Membership 99
Chapter Honors Grand High Alpha Award 1994 AST Basketball Champions Bruce Hunter 
McIntosh Award

Looking confused in the Lambda Chi homecoming skit, senior Rich Riley plays to the audience. 
Lambda Chi Alpha won the Chairman's Cup during the Homecoming competitions.

Serving Time
by Jennifer Odefey

I spent the afternoon behind bars. My crime? Being a friend of a Lambda Chi. At least I got more 
than one phone call.

I was not the only one incarcerated. From Oct. 24-26, about 240 people from NMSU and 
Kirksville communities were "in jail" for the annual March of Dimes Jail and Bail sponsored by 
Lambda Chi Alpha.

Jails were set up at both the Campus Bookstore and at Wal-Mart. Prisoners were fraternity 
members, friends, faculty and various members of the Kirksville community, including State 
Representative Don Summers. Each person was equipped with a phone and allowed one hour to 
call anyone in the United States to raise the bail set at $30.

President Jack Magruder was one of the first prisoners in the jail located in the bookstore. His 
first call was "to Sue, of course." Magruder called various friends and was heard telling  them 
that it would take $10 to bail him out or $20 to keep him in jail.

Each person incarcerated had a different reason for being in jail. Some were "arrested," while 
many voluntarily committed themselves for the hour to receive free long-distance phone calls.

Junior Mark Wissel was incarcerated for the second year. He thought it was fun to call his family 
and friends and tell them that he was in jail.

"When I called my grandpa, all he could do was laugh and say 'Lordy, lordy, lordy!' When he 
finally understood, he gave me $5," Wissel said.

The Lambda Chis hoped to raise $6,500 and exceeded this amount with a grand total of $7,700. 
All of the proceeds went to the March of Dimes, their largest philanthropy.

External vice president Eric Rotert acted as the prison guard at the bookstore jail.  He attributed 
the success of the event to adding a second jail at the Campus Bookstore. He felt that this got 
the campus community more involved than in previous years.

"Philanthropy is an integral part of the ideals of Lambda Chi Alpha, and an event such as this 
pools our effort, allowing us to help other people much more than we could individually," Rotert 
said.

After spending two hours in the slammer, I decided that jail wasn't so difficult after all. I called 
my family and friends for free. And even better than bread and water, I got free cookies and 
lemonade. I actually enjoyed doing my time for the March of Dimes.

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Working toward posting bail, sophomore Pat Runnels writes down a pledge from one of his 
friends. Lambda Chi members were the first to sign up to raise money for their philanthropy.

Freshman Heidi Theobald calls a friend to bail her out of jail. Students jumped at the chance to 
make free long distance calls while raising money for the March of Dimes (photos by Laura 
Hoechst)

Row 1: Christopher Jack Lucas, scholastics chairman; Travis McCubbin, fraternity educator; 
James Meyer, secretary; Andy Gensler, rush chairman; Michael Whipkey, president; Christopher 
Wiedmeyer, treasurer; Kyle Cope, ritualist; Dave Reinhardt, social chairman; Matt Welge, 
fundraising chairman. Row 2: Andy Akester, Michael Hunter, Brian Cockrill, Paul Padberg, John 
Ahlers, Matthew Potter, G.P. Stolzer, C.F. Barreca, Mike Holloway, Chad Harris, Bryan Daniels, 
Chris Schulte. Row 3: Matt Braun, Chris Brink, Michael Jackson, Mark Wissel, Justin Lang, Fred 
Shaffer, adviser; Brenden Clark, Adam Etchason, Jochen Banasch, Brian Grotewiel, Steven 
O'Neal, Dax Nieders, John Hussey, Clay Moore. Row 4: Jeffrey Burrows, Nathan Arunski, Brandon 
Stewart, Mark Buethe, Andrew Revell, Mark England, Dan Brink, Mark Hall, Brian Koenen, Greg 
Depp, Matt Calvin.

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Junior Kenny Compton, sophomore Matt Lemberger and senior Demonn L. Smith gather in 
Blanton/Nason. Phi Beta Sigma worked together to complete its three-fold project.

Seniors Artavias Austin and Demonn L. Smith get ready for a basketball game in Pershing Arena. 
Phi Beta Sigma supported the NAACP and the Urban League.

President Demonn L. Smith.

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Serving the Community
Sy Elizabeth Kelly

Three was a charm for Phi Beta Sigma, and it had nothing to do with luck.

Phi Beta Sigma, a small service fraternity, incorporated a threefold national project into service 
activities on campus and in the community. The seven members of Phi Beta Sigma worked 
together and worked hard to better their community by implementing the program at NMSU.

"It's hard work being a Sigma," president Demonn Smith said. "You have to put in 110 percent at 
being the best that you can be."

The first part of the three-fold project was bigger and better business. In this program, Phi Beta 
Sigma sponsored a credit card fund-raiser that would help people start their own businesses.

As another part of bigger and better business, Phi Beta Sigma worked with the Heart of America 
Financial Services to help financially dependent families.

Working to help people from many backgrounds, Phi Beta Sigma focused on multiculturalism. 
Thus, the second part of its project was social action. The social action projects dealt with social 
concerns of this country, including racism and cultural diversity.

Junior Kenneth Compton assisted in organizing a forum in which the differences between black 
and white fraternities and sororities were discussed.

While the men of Phi Beta Sigma turned each project into a success, they knew that being 
successful meant working toward the same goals and interests.

"My best experience is being a part of the brotherhood and working with people who share the 
same interests," Compton said.

Another interest and the third part of the program was education. The members of Phi Beta 
Sigma raised money for a scholarship fund. They provided a study hall, in Violette Hall, Sunday 
through Thurday evenings. They also established a mentor program to help African  American 
students deal with college life at NMSU.

Even though the fraternity was small in number, members put their all into the three-fold 
program.

"I tell my brothers we are here to serve a cause, and if we say we are going to do something, we 
are going to do it," Smith said. "We are not going to sit around and half do it; we are going 
through with it."

The men lent their hand to many organizations including the March of Dimes, the NAACP and 
the Urban League.

Their hard work did not go unrewarded.

"The greatest thing I've really gotten out of it is the thrill of giving in service to my community," 
Smith said.

The men of Phi Beta Sigma charmed NMSU with service.

Terms
Founded Jan. 9, 1914 at Howard University
NMSU Charter Jan. 9, 1980
Membership 7
Projects Sponsor Study Hall AIDS Awareness
Philanthropy Habitat for Humanity

Senior Demonn L. Smith gathers with his friends. Phi Beta Sigma members helped participate in 
projects that provided service for the University (photos submitted by Phi Beta Sigma)

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Terms
Founded Oct. 1, 1889 at Brown and Lehigh Universities
NMSU Charter 1968
Membership 120
Colors purple gold white
Motto Give, expecting nothing thereof
Famous Alumni John F. Kennedy; Ed McMahon

Take Another Look
by Jennifer Baumann

The first impression has always been the most important, but sometimes a second glance was 
needed before a conclusion was drawn about Phi Kappa Theta social fraternity.

It was necessary to look beyond that first look to understand what the fraternity was about.

A deeper look at the fraternity showed a brotherhood based on friendship, not appearances or 
background. The diversity of the Phi Kaps was the basis for pride among the members.

"Our fraternity values diversity," adviser Charles Murray said. "They come from different 
socioeconomic backgrounds. We try to be open and tolerant."

Phi Kaps thought of themselves as different because of that diversity. While other organizations 
seemed to have the same composition, Phi Kaps were proud that members could not be 
stereotyped as a Phi Kap.

The diversity did not just extend to who the Phi Kaps were, junior Brett Romine said. Activities 
also made members diverse. As members they were involved throughout campus.

"It has exposed me to a wide variety of people," senior Jason Ward said. " You meet new 
people; it opens your eyes and broadens your horizons."

Phi Kappa Theta worked hard to extend the diverse talents of membership out to the campus 
and the community through its service projects. It worked with the American Heart Association 
and the Heartland Food Drive. They also sponsored a Halloween party for the community and a 
youth soccer tournament at the YMCA.

"They participate in stuff that makes the community better to live in and requires a lot of 
effort," Murray said.

The diversity of the group did not hurt the strength of the brotherhood; instead, it brought them 
closer together as brothers and as friends for life.

The image of the Phi Kaps may have been seen as crazy and social, but there was more to it than 
simply the superficial.

"I hope that we give an image as a group where people are welcome," Ward said. "In the 
fraternity, I hope we are known as a strong brotherhood, and out of the fraternity, that we 
aren't too cocky and are here to enjoy the college experience."

Sometimes fun and relaxation were needed to leave stress behind. Phi Kappa Theta offered its 
members that opportunity.

"We are concerned about having fun and being able to enjoy our time in college," senior Chris 
Bahr said.

It took a great deal for the Phi Kaps to stay strong and stay together. From the diversity of the 
members to the closeness of the brothers, the Phi Kaps had their act together, but sometimes it 
took a second look from others to realize it.

Row 1: John Pa, Terry Manker, Chris Bahr, Scott Buckallew. Row 2: Brad Huntington, James 
Gador, Rocco Bianchi, Matthew Anthony Rizzo, Donald Snyder, Dave Lilagren, Jeremy Huffman, 
Michael Wood, Chris Staul. Row 3: Justus Bacott, Jason Fritz, Bobby Armstrong, Scott Paccagnini, 
Matt Grant, Matt O'Brien, Ryan Hillenbran. Row 4: Scott Hood, Dennis Steiner, Alfredo Delgado, 
Matt Bebe, Tom Kersting, Dan Loberg, Brett Romine.

Seniors Dana Stotts and Chris Austad go for the out during the fall intramurals. Phi  Kaps won 
the championship game.

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Sophomore Matt Rizzo practices for the lip sync competition during Greek Week. Greek Week 
began on April 15. (photos submitted by Phi Kappa Theta)

Row 1: Jeff Melching, second vice president; Mike Foster, secretary; Ron Klier, president; Darin 
Henderson, first vice president; Dan Huss, treasurer. Row 2: Jerry Dunaway, Tom Bills, Austin 
Miller, Pat Kirchhoefer, Keith Bozler, Marty Stohldrier, Jason Bridwell, Paul Choe, Luke Claeys, 
Steve Kucynda, Brad Stengel, Chris Langdon. Row 3: Sean Hixon, Mike Bornfleth, Tim Leipholtz, 
Tom Schmidt, Ryan Hillenbrand, Brandon Selle, Bill Siems, Dominic Orlando, Chad Giesmann, 
Marc Abott, Tony Vandemore, Jason Ward, Matt Thompson.

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Row 1: Chris Johnson, treasurer; Rob Loseman, president; Marty Hammond, vice president; 
Chris Lantz, adviser. Row 2: Justin Lewis Knox, Ethan Sincox, Chris Thomas, Eric Eckert, Ben 
Wessels, Scott Slaughter, Matt Graves, Matt Freer, David Ahrens. Row 3: Jon Lehman, Jason 
Studley, David Rak, Krum Dimitrov, Greg Gaydos, Skip Guggenmos.

A member of Phi Lambda Chi steps up to receive the first place trophy for the best Homecoming 
float. Phi Lambs have been strong since 1969 at NMSU.

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Maintaining A Tradition
by Karin Stoltenberg

For most people in the Kirksville area, the word camping triggered thoughts of Thousand Hills 
State Park.

However, for members of Phi Lambda Chi social fraternity, camping signified memories of 
sleeping on the Quad for a week in a tent.

For more than six years, Phi Lambda Chi sponsored Camp on the Mall to collect donations for 
their local philanthropy, Victim Support Services.

Phi Lambda Chi president Rob Loseman said Victim Support Services is an agency for battered 
spouses that relies strictly on donations from outside sources.

Loseman said that members of the fraternity spent hour-long shifts in a tent in front of the SUB.

Because the event was located in a well traveled area, it was on display for the whole campus to 
see. The visibility of the tent helped solicit donations.

The 1996 Camp on the Mall was held April 8-12.

In addition to its own members, Phi Lambda Chi selected a different sorority annually to help 
gather the donations.

"We ask a different sorority each year and this year we asked Alpha Gamma Delta," Loseman 
said. "It's a great way to develop good relations with other sororities."

Loseman said that approximately $500 was raised for Victim Support Services and the fraternity 
matched half of the donations. Loseman added that generally the assisting sorority makes a 
similar donation.

As a part of the camping, members of the fraternity and sorority had the opportunity  to get to 
know each other.

Fortunately, good works were not without their rewards.

"We usually wind up with a couple of nice days during the week, and we'll end up bringing the 
barbeque on the Quad and having a barbeque for us," Loseman said. "We'll usually have a party 
at the end of the week for us and the sorority who helped us, too."

However, amidst all of the fun and work of Camp on the Mall, Loseman said the important 
underlying purpose and goal of the week was to help Victim Support Services.

"A lot of times students don't see how the money donated affects them personally, "Loseman 
said. "But the money stays in this area, Adair County, and anybody can be the victim of abuse. It 
could be you, your parents, your friends. Victim Support Services is there to provide help for 
these people, and you never know when you may need help."

The philanthropy had become a tradition for Phi Lambda Chi. Past campouts have been rained 
on and shined on.

"I've been here for four years and I've done it every year," Loseman said. "It's just been a good 
time to meet a lot of people and really help."

Phi Lambs celebrate their first place float at Homecoming. The 25-member fraternity worked 
hard for a successful end result.

Saving seats for their brothers, Phi Lambs gather to support the Bulldogs. Phi Lambs also 
gathered annually to support their philanthropy, Victim Support Services, with  Camp on the 
Mall (photos submitted by Phi Lambda Chi)

Terms
Founded 1925 at the University of Central Arkansas
NMSU Charter 1969
Philanthropy Victim Support Services
Membership 25
Motto All the Greek you need to know

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Terms
Founded March 18, 1873 University of Massachusetts
NMSU Charter as Phi Sigma Kappa 1985
Membership 40
Philanthropy Special Olympics
Famous Alumni Dick Enberg, Don Knotts and Red Skelton

Senior Jason Morrison, freshman Eric Florscheutz, sophomore Andy Ira, senior Holli Daffer and 
junior Sean Beste play a game of cards. Phi Sigma Kappa celebrated a friendship that lasted for 
years.

Keeping Ties With the Past
by Karin Stoltenberg

In the 1920s, America lived with the sounds of rag-time music and the dance moves of swing 
dancers. It saw the birth of various radio shows, movies and the introduction of a new 
technology called television. But at Northeast, another introduction was taking place.

In 1927, Phi Sigma Kappa social fraternity was founded on campus, and for almost 70 years, Phi 
Sigma Kappa had worked to support the Kirksville community and Northeast campus events, as 
well as past and present members.

Senior Chris Tilley said Phi Sigma Kappa adopted Special Olympics as its national philanthropy.

Junior Tim King said the NMSU chapter had plans to support the Special Olympics when they 
came to Kirksville on April 20.

"We might have a drive of some kind for Special Olympics," King said. "But really, what we put in 
is a lot of man hours."

In addition to Special Olympics and amidst campus activities such as Homecoming and Greek 
Week, Tilley said Phi Sigma Kappa participated in, and worked to assist, other campus 
organizations along with its projects.

Phi Sigma Kappa sponsored its own all-campus volleyball and basketball tournaments, as well.

However, Tilley said a distinctive part of Phi Sigma Kappa at Northeast was the unique 
relationship with its alumni.

"We really try to keep a lot of contact with our alumni," Tilley said. "We have a lot of activities 
during Homecoming week for our alumni, and it's almost like that week is reserved for them."

King said the Phi Sigma Kappa members usually sponsored several activities at their fraternity 
house during Homecoming week, including a hog roast. King also said that a special weekend 
was reserved in the spring for the alumni which occured on April 20.

"We spend a lot of time with our alumni, and that's important to us," King said.

Tilley said that in addition to financial support, the Phi Sigma Kappa alumni assisted the NMSU 
chapter with various jobs to help improve the fraternity house and other projects.

"We have a lot of jobs and our alumni really help us out," Tilley said. "We needed some 
construction done on our fraternity house, and it was our alumni who helped us out."

The alumni continued to build on what they invested in years ago by supporting the fraternity. 
They planned to celebrate that support.

King said, with the Phi Sigma Kappa 70th anniversary approaching in 1997, many opportunities 
existed to honor both the alumni and active members of the fraternity.

"It's just great," Tilley said. "If we need alumni support, they're there to help us out. It really 
goes both ways."

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Painting the Gamma Gun III, junior Paul Calvert prepares for Homecoming. Phi Sigma prepared 
the cannon every year.

Senior Eric Madaire and juniors Mike Wargin and Alan Boehm bond during a party in the Phi 
Sigma garage. The Phi Sigma house was located at 1311 S. Florence (photos submitted by Phi 
Sigma Kappa)

Row 1: John Gisi, corresponding secretary; Brian Weindel, president; Michael Schirdewahn, 
treasurer; Chris Tilley, recording secretary. Row 2: Jake Maechling, Paul Calvert, Bobby Jones, 
Michale R. Sharp, Brett Franklin, Sean Beste, Michael Wargin, Matthew W. Richards, Chad 
Morales. Row 3: John Streicher, Charlie Lawson, Jay David Terwilliger II, Craig Heil, J.B. Bryan, 
Steven Davis, Matt Houser, Mike Lewis. Row 4: Will Robinette, Mike Robinson, Matt Cole, Eric 
Vezing, Tim King, Steve Weng, Jason Morrison, Eric Florschuetz.

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Perfecting his resume, a Pi Kap takes part in the Journey Program. To be involved in the 
program, members needed to maintain a good GPA and participate in activities other than their 
philanthropy.

Pi Kaps receive tips for a successful interview. The mock interviews were videotaped for practice 
(photos by Kerry Nekola)

Row 1: Bill Ward, chaplain; Steve Schneider, recording treasurer; Austin Moore, collecting 
treasurer; Brad Mueller,  external vice archon; Brian Graham, archon; Tim Sedovic, internal vice 
archon; Matt Goyer, historian; Mark Mueller, secretary; Roy McDonald, warden. Row 2: Mike 
Mueller, Matt Campbell, Chuck Northrup, Steve Dittmeier, Brian Waters, Doug Barth, Garrick 
Hamilton, Brent Heckart, Matt Eberhart, Justin Andrews. Row 3: Craig Neilsen, Brian Makiney, 
Aaron Stam, Todd Nelson, Dave Neilsen, Brian Sammelman, Damon Hays, Dave Sweeney, 
Garrick Noland.

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Journey of Brotherhood
by Jennifer Baumann

For every man there is a destiny, and for every destiny there is a journey.

For each member of Pi Kappa Phi social fraternity there was an individual journey to pursue. For 
some that journey was long and difficult, but rewarding. This held true for junior Doug Barth, 
who was the third Pi Kap from their chapter to attend Journey of Hope.

The ninth annual Journey of Hope was a 3,500 mile bike ride from San Francisco to Washington 
D.C. The 65 riders raised $4,000 for charity.

During the month, the bikers stopped for media shots to raise awareness of children with 
disabilities and handicaps.

For Barth, the opportunity meant a lot.

"Incredible!" Barth said, "A great experience and a chance to make a difference and to help 
PUSH America (the Pi Kap national philanthropy)."

Other Pi Kaps found ways to follow their journeys through local philanthropies. During 
Homecoming, a PUSH-a-thon was held for 100 hours, when Pi Kaps wheeled students around 
campus in wheelchairs. 

They also held a scaffolding-sit in front of McClain for a week. In addition, over spring break 
several Pi Kaps went to PUSH camp for the disabled and built equipment, fences and play 
materials.

The dedication and the strength of the Delta Delta Chapter were rewarded when it became the 
third to be designated as a journey chapter out of 140 Pi Kap chapters. The Journey Program 
was a high honor to bestow on a medium-sized chapter, but that showed it was one of the 
better in the Midwest, senior Gregg Knehans said.

"It's a really good program because it focuses on the younger members," junior Brian Graham 
said. "It encourages them to participate more on campus and in
the fraternity. It prepares them mentally, physically and spiritually."

Being a member of the Journey Program meant a lot of hard work. Each active member had to 
be involved in an organization outside of the fraternity, stay within the top third of the 
fraternities in GPAs and participate in activities outside of their philanthropy.

The benefits that were received made the journey more enjoyable. First was national 
recognition. Pi Kap sophomores went to the Steven Covey Institute and discussed the seven 
habits for highly effective people.

Feb. 25, the Pi Kaps received their Journey Program charter and celebrated with seven other 
chapters that visited.

Whether it was an individual or a fraternity destiny that was sought, it was a journey of 
brotherhood that brought them closer to it.

Terms
Founded Dec. 10, 1904 at College of Charleston, S.C.
NMSU Charter 1971
Famous Alumni Tommy Lasorda Randy Owen, lead singer for Alabama
Membership 73
Philanthropy PUSH-America

Rowl: Mike Brunner, Jason Bruer, Justin Thomas, Brad Kieffer, Dave Solovitz, John Sebben, Jason 
Carson, Scott Richmond, Dave Bryant, Colin Stoner. Row 2: J.T. Wiley, Christopher Ziegemeier, 
Chris Griffin, Robb Richmiller, Jeff Bruer, Tim O'Brien, Dave Grant, Jason Chorazy, Mike Heeley. 
Row 3: Garth Erikson, Matthew Strickland, David Vratney, Gregg Knehans, Jeffrey Coleman, Eric 
Vehige, Jim Cain, Scott Simmons.

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Terms
NMSU Charter May 12, 1991
Membership 37
Philanthropy Northeast Missouri Community Action Agency
Colors navy blue and forest green
Motto "Being is not as important as becoming."

Cutting the Apron Strings
by Jennifer Odefey

The upperclassmen in Sigma Chi Delta had to deal with being "motherless" as they existed 
without their founding mothers for the first time.

Sigma Chi Delta, a local social sorority, was founded in 1991 by 13 women. The last four of these 
founding mothers graduated, leaving their sisters on their own.

Senior Stacy Stephens felt that their departure had a great impact on decision-making in the 
sorority.

"We had always listened to their opinions when we made decisions," Stephens said. "For the 
first time, they are not always there. We are relying on ourselves now."

President Mary Lagermann felt that it was more difficult to be the leader without the guidance 
and advice of their founders.

"I had to base my decisions on the history, rather than their opinions," Lagermann said.

"It was a big building semester," sophomore Rebecca Pestine said. "They were not constantly 
looking over our shoulders."

Stephens said that sometimes they still called their founding mothers to ask their opinions.

Pestine served as pledge educator for the fall pledge class, the first class without the founding 
mothers. It was her responsibility to inform the new members of their unique history without 
any of the women there that helped create it.

Sigma Chi Delta is the only local Greek organization on campus. Although they are local, the 
members want to maintain a good relationship with the national sororities.

"We are a unique sorority with a unique history," Pestine said.

Sigma Chi Delta members agreed that they wanted to keep the sorority unique. It was in the by-
laws to remain a local sorority, and they also wanted to stay locally focused in their 
philanthropies and events.

They worked with the Northeast Community Action Agency in many areas including ABC, Head 
Start and the Humane Society. They held a bowl-a-thon in November that raised $300 for the 
agency.

Sigma Chi Delta also adopted two miles of a local street, rather than a highway, to emphasize 
their local dedication. They continued their tradition of volunteer work by visiting Twin Pines, an 
adult care center, regularly.

Even without their founders, members of Sigma Chi Delta contributed a great deal to the 
Kirksville community. They strived to keep their sorority local and unique.

Despite the fact that they lost their founding mothers, members of Sigma Chi Delta did not lose 
their strong bonds of sisterhood.

Experiencing karaoke, Sigma Chi Delta joins in a song together. Sigma Chi Delta was founded in 
1991 by 13 women.

Sharing moments in sisterhood, seniors Jennifer Seyfert, Stacy Stephens, Heather Rathsam and 
Jacki Janovsky show their deep friendships. Seyfert and Janovsky were two of the original 
founding mothers.

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Row 1: Shelly Grail, Panhellenic delegate; Stacy Stephens, parliamentarian; David Fraseur, 
adviser; Julie Weggesser, secretary; Carrie Faulstich, treasurer. Row 2: Krista Witowski, Liz 
Skrabacz, Erin R. Shetley, Stephanie Smith, Jenn Payne, Lauren Stoeckl, Michelle Marshall, Julie 
Sigel, Tracey Simmons, Kerry Scott. Row 3: Trish Mounts, Andrea Kliegl, Megan McCracken, 
Marcia Becker, Jacque Morgan, Amy Tanner, Jennifer Loewen, Kathy Burger, Christy Geiger, 
Michelle Pattavina, Natalie Whitten. Row 4: Mary Lagermann, Crystal Bieterman, Rebecca 
Jannin, Jennifer Schlicht, Rebecca Pestine, Jennifer Branson, Amy Krakowiecki, Holly Harmes, 
Susan Senger, Polly Waters.

The founding mothers of Sigma Chi Delta take a break at their Sapphire Ball during their 
founder's day weekend. Sigma Chi Delta recently celebrated their fifth anniversary (photos 
submitted by Sigma Chi Delta)

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Row 1: Kristin Clendenin, Angela Bond, vice president; Jessica Dixon, Natasha Jones, president.

A large group gathers in the SUB Down Under for the Sigma Man of Progression pageant.  This 
competition was part of the first ever Sigma Gamma Rho ball (photo by Hemal Patel)

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A Week of Rhomania
by Jennifer Odefey

Quantity did not compare to quality when describing the members of Sigma Gamma Rho social 
sorority.

Despite the fact that the sorority was composed of only four members, it celebrated an entire 
week of events to honor the anniversary of their founding. From March 12-16, Sigma Gamma 
Rho held Rhomania Week on campus.

Although the group was a social sorority, its concentration was on service. Its motto, "greater 
progress, greater service," was reflected in all of the activities in which it participated.

Rhomania Week was composed of several service projects that reflected its dedication to 
promoting greater service to all people.

The week began with a program on AIDS information called "You Didn't Know," sponsored in 
conjunction with Lifestyles Advocacy Program. The program reflected its goal to educate people 
about the effects of HIV.

Another activity in the week was a "How To" beauty workshop presented by president Natasha 
Jones. She showed all who attended how to beautify themselves by fixing their nails and hair 
quickly and inexpensively. This workshop was meant to be one of the more light-hearted parts 
of the week.

On Friday, Sigma Gamma Rho held a neophyte celebration for the new members. Sophomore 
Jessica Dixon and senior Kristin Clendenin were initiated as members of Sigma Gamma Rho in 
November, and the celebration served as a belated birthday party for the new members of the 
sorority.

The celebration involved the presentation of gifts for the neophytes by fellow sisters, family, 
friends and the members of Black Panhellenic Council.

A step show for the initiates followed the neophyte celebration.

The week of events closed with the first Sigma Gamma Rho ball. Titled "A Golden Evening of 
Rhomance," the purpose of the evening was to recognize the young men on the Northeast 
campus.

"Men seem to get a bad rap on this campus," said junior Angela Bond, the vice president and 
financial secretary of Sigma Gamma Rho. "The purpose of the competition was to showcase 
some of the gentlemen."

The ball included a competition of four men for the title of Sigma Man of Progression. 
The men competed in four areas- talent, questions and answers, casual dress and formal attire. 
Senior Irving Ward was awarded the title because he best exemplified the ideals of Sigma 
Gamma Rho.

The ideals of Sigma Gamma Rho showed throughout the week as the women demonstrated 
their leadership despite small numbers.

Although planning the week took a great amount of work from only a few people, the members 
of Sigma Gamma Rho felt that it paid off.

Senior Irving Ward, sophomore Brian Rockette, freshman Matt Lemberger and sophomore 
Jarrett Anderson are presented before the crowd at the "Golden Evening of Romance" in the 
SUB Down Under. Ward was crowned Sigma Man of Progression for representing the ideals of 
Sigma Gamma Rho. (photo by Hemal Patel)

President Natasha Jones does the nails of junior Angela Bond at the "How To" Beauty Workshop. 
The workshop was one of the many programs sponsored during Rhomania Week (photo by 
Antony George)

Terms
Founded November 12, 1922 at Butler University in Indianapolis, Ind.
Membership 4
Famous Alumnae Lee Chamberlain, actress; Vanessa Bell Armstrong, gospel singer; Alice Faye 
LaBrie, television and feature filmmaker
NMSU Charter March 16, 1970

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Terms
Founded Nov. 9, 1874 at Colby College in Waterville, Maine
NMSU Charter 1959
Famous Alumnae Judith Guest, novelist; Rhea Sedon, astronaut; Margaret Chase Smith, 
politician
Membership 113

Row 1: Lisa Riesmeyer, Panhellenic delegate; Chris Sluhan, Panhellenic delegate; Rachel Lawton, 
president; Jenny Wallis, recording secretary; Kym Grassle, treasurer. Row 2: Julie Rissman, Kim 
Quigg, Carrie Bebermeyer, Amanda Stienecker, Meghan Winter, Kristen Villhard, Jennifer 
LaMantia, Laura Shady, Courtney Lorimer, Renee Robinett, Andrea Hacker, Kenna Johnson, 
Melissa Gill, Amy Witwer. Row 3: Angie Green, Darcey Kemp, Regan Pusey, Tracy Whitten, 
Debbie Drenth, Tracee Boxdorfer, Amanda Vittoe, Megan McBride, Susie Weis, Lisa Becker, Erika 
Pitzer, Hope Wallis, Tiffani Truitt, Susie Burgess, Heather Field. Row 4: Wendy Ergle, Michelle 
Thevil, Liz Mazur, Angela Wright, Ashley Marx, Jackie Graham, April Brown, Molly McCaskill, 
Jamie Neal, Beth Sellenriek, Chrystal Paulos, Sarah Mason.

Inheriting the Earth
by Alyssa Conine

On the outside, it may have appeared that social Greek organizations were primarily interested 
in fun and parties. But the women of Sigma Kappa took pride in their community involvement 
and were proud to be the only sorority on campus with an environmental philanthropy.

Sigma Kappa's national organization began its environmental philanthropy in 1992.

"I think it came along with the whole Green movement," president Angie Green said.

"Inherit the Earth" was the environmental organization that Sigma Kappa supported and 
allowed them to help in preserving the environment. Green said that the members of Sigma 
Kappa were supportive of the sorority's service projects in general, but environment tended to 
be the pet. The members tried to plan a cleanup activity one to two times a semester. They 
cleaned their Adopt-A-Highway and planted flowers and trees at nursing  homes. Green said 
that the sorority always had a fun and interesting time when they cleaned the highway.

"It's amazing to see what people throw away," she said. "You find some really funny and 
disgusting things."

Former philanthropy chair Bonnie Halls believed that Sigma Kappa took the initiative to do a lot 
of extra activities.

"As philanthropy chair, I basically tried to just find an activity that we could do together that 
would also promote the environment," Halls said.

Besides the environmental philanthropy, Sigma Kappa members also supported many other 
causes, including Alzheimer's and the Maine Sea Coast Mission.

"There are so many good causes out there that it's hard to focus on one thing," Green said.

Despite their busy community service schedule, tire members found the time for social 
gatherings. Every year, Sigma Kappa had a date party called "Crush," where each sorority 
member secretly invited two guys to attend. The girls serenaded the guys and presented them 
with a T-shirt and an invitation to the party. It was up to the girls whether or not they revealed 
themselves, and some disappointed guys never found out who asked them.

Looking deeper into Sigma Kappa, it was evident that the sorority sisters worked hard  to 
combine fun with good causes.

Senior Kathy Lewis expressed what seemed to be the common appreciation when she said, "I 
am proud of Sigma Kappa for breaking out of what most sororities consider a national 
philanthropy."

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Sigma Kappa members celebrate at their spring formal. The sorority also held its annual date 
party "Crush."

Senior Jenny Wallis, former NMSU student Becky Vehlewald and senior Kathy Lewis clean a 
portion of Highway 63. Sigma Kappa's philanthropy, Inherit the Earth, included cleaning the 
highways (photos submitted by Sigma Kappa)

Row 1: Kelly McCambridge, vice president of pledge education; Julie Dangremond, vice 
president of scholarship; Kathryn Lewis, vice president of membership; Heather Hendrickson, 
vice president of alumane relations; Kecia Leary, executive vice president. Row 2: Cassie Green, 
Julie Loftus, Kerri Carter, Natalie Griffin, Lisa Kralina, Michelle Mennemeyer, Sharon Bader, 
Meredith Martin, Angie Burke, Becca Kniffen, Laurie Laudel, Amanda Crenshaw. Row 3: Jennifer 
Watrous, Kerri Cruikshank, Amy Westrich, Alecia Sutter, Melissa Moore, Tracy Crumrine, Kelly 
Malone, Becky Huber, Beth Fullington, Michelle Baechle, Heather Haggard, Elizabeth Poppe, 
Sara Stienecker, Regina Franke, Sonya Salazar. Row 4: Stephanie Taylor, Stacie Garcia, Amber 
Cookus, Colleen Wiegers, Catherine Sanders, Shannon Bruns, Mandy Sullivan, Jennifer Riley, 
Becca Svuba, Myra Cleckner, Julie Nenninger, Rachel White, Sarah Lohse, Leslie Graff.

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Sigma Phi Epsilon's banner goes on display. The Sig Ep's were presented the "Winner's Circle" 
award for having top grades and membership.

Sophomores Cory Mann, Mike Sluhan, Matt Stack and Mark Mower participate in the Sig Ep 
Karaoke Night, (photos submitted by Sigma Phi Epsilon)

Row 1: Randy Leopando, membership development chair; Matt Grimes, interfraternity council; 
Jason Miller, secretary; Andrew Dykens, chaplain. Row 2: Kevin Laune, Matt Long, Trey Luina, 
Michael Leatherman, Kurt Drummond, Dennis Osalkowski, Michael Sluhan, Brian M. Clever, 
Aaron Huckstep, John Morgester, Brian Hesketh. Row 3: Jason Harre, Jeff Eckrich, Dan Fritz, 
Brian Boyle, Paul Chapman, Christian Chenoweth, Mark Hey, Mike Varrone, James Zeck, Dan 
Neal, Aaron Zeitner, Scott LaRose, Scott Symank, Brad LaConte. Row 4: Tyson Bragg, Robert 
Tucker, Mark Wolz, Andrew Hirsch, Ryan Brennan, Jim Cunningham, Mike Rejniak, Jason Davey, 
Brian Brunsma, David Tischinski. Matt Strohschein.

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Taking the Trophy
by Linda Reed

When it came to getting the job done and doing it well, Sigma Phi Epsilon social fraternity was 
ready for the challenge to continue the tradition of excellence.

Sigma Phi Epsilon took pride in all its achievements. From philanthropy projects to brotherhood, 
the Sig Eps fulfilled their goal of high achievement.

"It makes me proud to see what I'm working hard for, when everyone else is doing their part 
also," junior Jason Davey said.

The fraternity was involved with its national philanthropy, the American Heart Association. Each 
year Sigma Phi Epsilon went door to door asking for donations. The fraternity had the top 
amount of donations this year, raising $300 more than the next closest participant.

Sigma Phi Epsilon extended its generosity on a personal note. Alumnus member, Vince 
Lukowski, was paralyzed in a car accident. The fraternity sponsored a charity run and donated 
the money to Lukowski. Each member ran a divided distance from Kirksville to Hannibal.

When it came to academics, Sigma Phi Epsilon held strong. Member Ryan Brennan won the 
"Zollinger Award." This award was presented to the top senior among the 30 Midwest chapters. 
The fraternity was proud of their active member GPA of 3.11.

The men attended a regional meeting in Feburary. The meeting focused on leadership and was 
like a retreat for the region chapters.

Awards were presented to the men for being in the top quartile and on the dean's list. 
They also won the "Winner's Circle" award. This award was presented for having top grades and 
membership.

The men won the "Buchanan Cup," the top award a chapter can win. With 270 chapters in Sigma 
Phi Epsilon, the fraternity was excited about receiving this award. The award was based on 
overall operations of programming, development, brotherhood and recruitment.

Sigma Phi Epsilon also excelled in intramurals. It held the tradition of being champion by winning 
intramural trophies once again, as they had for the past five years.

Sigma Phi Epsilon men were well-rounded individuals. When recruiting new members, they 
looked for the "Balanced Man" who could live up to the Sigma Phi Epsilon name. Pledges 
needed to be able to represent the fraternity and keep their reputation.
"We are examples of balanced men by winning IMs and keeping academic standards," president 
Jason Miller said.

The men of Sigma Phi Epsilon continued to be strong by recruiting representative members, 
excelling in philanthropies and being dedicated to the fraternity. When they all worked 
together, it made a difference.

Terms
Founded Nov. 1, 1901 at University of Richmond
NMSU Charter 1981
Motto Virtue, Diligence, and Brotherly Love
Membership 120
Famous Alumni Orel Hershiser Caroll O'Conner "Dr. Suess"

Row 1: Joe Betz, vice president of programming; Eric Janson, vice president of finance; Matt 
Lomax, president; Shahzad Naseem, vice president of membership development; Matthew 
Stack, vice president of recruitment. Row 2: Matt Hixson, Matt Jacobs, Brian Peeters, Soren 
Sorensen, Joe Yates, Jared Hauskins, Tim Nenninger, Doug Pytlinski, Ryan Sherry, Dan Brady. 
Row 3: Matt Trego, Eric Miller, Billy Conry, Michael Bokermann, Ian Smith, Aaron Bryant, John 
Kirtley, Cory Mann, Brian Redders, Kyle Kuhlman. Row 4: Mark Mower, Sean Auchenbach, Josh 
Burgdorf, Joel Rademeyer, Rob Halterman, Dave Block, Rich Hobbs, Sean Wiegert, Mathew 
Mower, Kevin Martin.

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Row 1: Katie Ryan, Susie Tyrrell, Beth Aubrey, Noelle Grove, Allyson Espy, Jenni Haider, Kristy 
Morrison, Sherri Fisher, Michelle Warren, Jill Matthys, Sara Kirk, Jamie Swearingen. Row 2: 
Amanda Miller, Shannon Hamilton, Rachel Levin, Kate Felke, Lezlie Raridon, Maija Peterson, 
Mickie Bert, Karissa Tranel, Molly Comer, Anne Fehlig. Row 3: Tina Thomsen, Angela Rupp, Amy 
Lessmann, Kathy Mullen, Amy Clark, Ellen Baldi, Susan Winkler, Jill Gaffney, Gina Butikofer.

Row 1: Tanya Laws, Courtney Gann, Gina Brodess, Erica Laws, Amy Klein, Krista Grueninger, 
Adrienne Gerke, Natalie Wilson, Torri Morris, Laura Gutierrez. Row 2: Jennifer Skalski, Debbie 
Zeni, Megan Edwards, Emily Hund, Sarah Lord, Liz Roling, Julie Loehner, Janelle Henson, Kristine 
Irby, Nichole Hoelscher, Renae Radochonski. Row 3: Jane Sifford, Christine Fowler, Elizabeth 
Orth, Kate Silverio, Nicky Wuertz, Johanna Griesman, Tara Featheringill, Cindy Kohler, Danielle 
Laffleur.

Row 1: Stacey Turley, education director; Mary Ann Flynn, secretary; Kelly Perez, treasurer; Jen 
Silvernail, vice president; Sandy Ligibel, president; Holly Polizzi, rush director; Collette Heavey, 
Panhellenic delegate; Gina LaFata, Panhellenic delegate. Row 2: Heather Blackburn, Theresa 
Leverich, Sara Limbaugh, Tracy Higgins, Elizabeth Ebeling, Alison Kniker, Amanda Loy, Keegan 
Henderson, Sandra Kalsow, Courtney Jeter, Julie Fernandez. Row 3: Jaime Smith, Monica Hafner, 
Melissa Rauser, Amy Fuller, Keri Watson, Andrea Menke, Laura Schmidt, Sheri Borders, Kristen 
Estes, Lisa Berry. Row 4: Alison Nichols, Kim Myers, Amy Ronek, Amy Weighill, Kyme Robison, 
Julie Schell, Erin Black, Ellie Brennan, Jen Goedeker, Megan Brandenstein, Angie Erickson.

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As Time Went 
by Jennifer Baumann

The more things changed, the more they stayed the same. This old saying held true for Sigma 
Sigma Sigma as they celebrated their 80th Anniversary on Nov. 25.

Being on campus for such a long period of time was a big deal for the sorority. Over time, other 
Greek organizations had come and gone, but Tri-Sigma proved that it could stand the test of 
time. It became a society that could be counted on by the campus and the community for their 
social and philanthropic acts.

Sigma Sigma Sigma celebrated its anniversary over the weekend of Nov. 10-11 with a luncheon 
on Friday and a banquet on Saturday for current actives and alumnae. It held a 'Remember 
When' fashion show during the banquet while reminiscing over old yearbooks, sorority items 
and awards.

"It was really interesting to see the old stuff," sophomore Ellen Baldi said. "It was funny to see 
the clothes that they wore and how the campus looked. 
It was funny to see how we changed and evolved."

The alumnae gave the members a lot to think and laugh about. Alumnae told stories of how 
they used to wear skirts every day. If they wore jeans or pants, they could not walk across 
campus but had to go all the way around to get to class.

The weekend brought the members, past and present, closer together as they discovered  that 
they still had a great deal in common. They related to the 'brown house,' where several Tri-
Sigmas had lived for years.

It took a lot for the sorority to stay strong for so long. Endurance came from two places: 
tradition and sisterhood.

"Even after 80 years we still hold on to the same values," junior Renae Radochonski said.

"We've all contributed to that, the sisterhood," senior Sandy Ligibel said. "Knowing so many 
diverse people and having a common bond. We're there for each other."

The pride Sigma Sigma Sigma felt for their sorority and their history was displayed to the 
campus on a banner. They also set-up a display case in the Student Union Building with pictures, 
awards and memorabilia of the sisterhood. Many students and faculty stopped to view the 
treasured items in the case.

After 80 years, Tri-Sigma had seen its share of fashion dos and don'ts, ups and downs and 
comings and goings. Yet, through everything, they did not change the bond of sisterhood or 
forget where they came from; they instead celebrated these characteristics as time went by.

Sharing the celebration of their 80th anniversary, Sigma Sigma Sigma displays memorabilia from 
its past and present. The showcase was set up in the SUB for students and faculty to view.

Sigma Sigma Sigma members, senior Renae Radonchonski and junior Heather Blackburn, 
prepare dinner for the sorority's 80th anniversary celebration. Alumnae and actives shared 
stories of the changing times. (Photos by Laura Hoechst)

Terms
Founded April 20, 1898 at Longwood College, Farmville, Va.
NMSU Charter Nov. 26, 1915
Membership 139
Motto "Faithful Unto Death"
Famous Alumnae Blondie (singer) Care Bears creator
Flower Purple Violet

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Row 1: Jeremy Moore, secretary; Nicholas Burkemper, vice president of finance; Chad Moore, 
president; Scott Bahan, vice president; Clay B. St. Clair, vice president of education; Brian Chirco, 
vice president of membership. Row 2: Brad Wilkes, Mike Schickler, Gene Marshall, Joe O'Coin, 
Scott Sedlak, Joe Muccianti, Erik Becks, Bernie C. Edler. Row 3: Dan Malone, Thomas 
Schoenbeck, Craig Clark, Rob Kilpatrick, Adam Fisher, Jim Lorenz, Chad Stockel, Mike Zerillo, Jeff 
Brown, Greg Sanborn. Row 4: Jake Wharton, Adam Whaley-Connell, Clarke Massey, Todd 
Kirchhoff, Romeo Vangoethemd Jr, Jason L. Naber, Jeffery Shine, Andrew Maschhoff, Joel Vece, 
Eric R. Hinrichs.

Row 1: Nicholas Burkemper, secretary; Stephen J. Peterson, vice president of education; Chad 
Wolbers, president; Nate Landsbaum, vice president; Michael Plum, vice president of finance; 
Brad Darnell, vice president of membership. Row 2: Tim Grawer, Justin Roberts, Mark Charley, 
David Wilkie, Peter Koenig, Kevin Page, Mike Zahra, Dean Maranan, James Kins. Row 3: Mike 
Broadwater, Neil Ferguson, Jamie Oswald, Matt Jones, Tyler Mork, Mike Novak, Tom Murphy, 
Andy Dickinson, Trent Bond, Ben Muccigrosso, Terry Cline, Jim Platt. Row 4: Mark Pfeiffer, 
Matthew Adam, Douglas Krey, Jason Heeren, Daniel Dick, Tim Stevener, Lance Meyer, Rich 
Fairchild, Aaron Thompson, J.T. Tavares, Matt Buehrig, Chris Kohl.

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Beyond the Wall of Sig Taus
by Jennifer Baumann

For Sigma Tau Gamma social fraternity, fraternity life was defined by more than their fancy 
house on Davis as they celebrated their 75th anniversary.

The diamond anniversary brought Sig Taus past and present together over the course of the 
year. The Sig Taus held alumni dinners in St. Louis, Kansas City, and Kirksville and in Chicago to 
celebrate. July 28, a reunion was planned for all alumni. They expected about 500 alumni out of 
1,500 to be present. That would make it the largest gathering of Sig Taus in the history of the 
fraternity.

The anniversary gave the Sig Taus the opportunity to reminisce and grow to appreciate their 
long history on this campus. The fraternity affected members lives in a big way.

"It's helped me mature," junior Chad Moore said. "It's done so much for me. I probably wouldn't 
be where I am without it."

The power and the spirit of the Sig Taus went past socialization or the Beta Bam. They shared a 
history strong in brotherhood and in philanthropy.

Every year the Sig Taus did the Walk. The Walk benefitted the Northeast Association for Citizens 
for Disabilities. The Sig Taus collected pledges and walked from 10 miles outside of town to the 
center of town to make their point.

The celebration of fun, service and brotherhood was made complete when an alumnus made a 
generous contribution to the fraternity. Dale Atterberry donated $125,000 to the Sig Taus to 
build a new wing onto their house. The contribution was the largest donation given to a single 
fraternity in the country.

The wing was designed to have two floors. The lower level would be for social activities and the 
upper level for formal occasions such as Parents' Day and meetings. The addition of the wing 
eliminated the need for the Beta Barn which held the Sig Taus social events.

A Sig Tau member had to have a special quality to be a member of the fratenity, which was why 
they only accepted 28 people over the entire year.

Junior Brian Churvkoh said that they were looking for, "someone who has confidence. That's a 
big thing, something that can tell if they are going to contribute to the fraternity."

Churvkoh said "I'm just happy to attach my name to the Sig Taus. I'm just trying to do my part, 
trying to contribute.'

That was the way of the Sig Taus for 75 years that kept them going. They were always trying to 
contribute to the fraternity and to the community in ways that extended beyond any one thing 
or any one building.

The addition of spirit and life made the Sigma Tau Gamma house a home.

Sig Tau and friends gather to recognize the future site of the Atterberry Brotherhood Center. A 
Sig Tau alumnus donated money for the addition of a wing to the Sig Tau house.

Sig Taus stop for a party picture at their winter formal. Sig Taus celebrated their 75th 
anniversary as the oldest fraternity on campus, (photos submitted by Sigma Tau Gamma)

Terms
Founded July 1, 1921 at Central Missouri State University
NMSU Charter June 30, 1948
Famous Alumni Stan Musial James Kirkpatrick Charles McClain Sen. John Ashcroft
Colors royal blue white
Membership 107

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Terms
Founded 1899 at Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, Ill.
NMSU Charter May 18, 1962
National Philanthropy Special Olympics
Membership 12
Famous Alumni Elvis Presley Ronald Reagan Lawrence Welk the Everly Brothers George Halas 
Merv Griffin

Row 1: Scott	Lee, secretary; Chris Mikkelsen, vice president; Scott Castro, president; Josh 
Dobereiner, treasurer. Row 2: Juan Cuevas, Eric Herter, Jamal Mixson, sergeant-at-arms; Mike 
Bundschuh, Dakin Dugaw, chaplain. Row 3: Zach Maupin, Brian Berger, Eric Disney, Sri Ghanta, 
educator.

The Pull for Success
By Alyssa Conine

It was all about teamwork for the men of Tau Kappa Epsilon social fraternity as each pledge 
season the members proved their closeness with their traditional Rock Pull.

The Rock Pull was unique to the members of Northeast Missouri State University and occured 
after each rush. During this event, the fraternity brothers worked together to carry a rock about 
three miles from NEMO Fairgrounds to the Tau Kappa Epsilon house. The pull lasted about an 
hour and a half.

Each new pledge class received a new rock to pull which weighed an average of 750 pounds. 
Carrying the rock required equal strength from everyone.

"It lets us work together as a team," president Scott Castro said. "It gets us together as brothers 
and renews enthusiasm for the fraternity."

This attitude was also shared by new fraternity members who had to prove their enthusiasm.

One new member recalled the day of the Rock Pull.

"It was wet and rainy," said junior Eric Disney, who rushed first semester. "But, it definitely 
brought us all together, and it was very fulfilling when we actually got to the house."

The Rock Pull also helped ensure equality between new and old members.

"It's the older guys showing the younger guys that they are welcomed into the fraternity and 
that they can rest assured that everyone is going to work just as hard as they are," president 
elect Dakin Dugaw said.

The members of TKE learned that hard work meant being involved in the campus and in the 
community.

Dugaw wanted to begin philanthropies other than their national Special Olympics cause. 
He wanted to involve current members in the major organizations on campus. Besides the 
Special Olympics, the fraternity already took part in the United Way Drive, a fundraiser  for the 
American Heart Association and a Community Service Day in correlation with Campus Christian 
Fellowship. The men of Tau Kappa Epsilon worked hard for the community as well as made 
future plans for continued involvment.

As a leader of this small fraternity, Dugaw's major goal was to attract new members to the 
fraternity during his presidency, but Disney considered the small size very appealing.

"Because of our small size we all know each other very well and are very close," Disney said. 
"We have a deep friendship, and everyone's input is immediately considered. You don't have to 
go through 300 guys."

The fratenity's size provided the men with a close bond.

Dugaw said, "I can't think of one person I wouldn't give up my life for."

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Tau Kappa Epsilon members celebrate after a long day of work. Members added new letters for 
their bam in the fall.

Juniors Scott Lee and Jamal Mixson and seniors Sri Ghanta and Josh Dobereiner take a break 
from the books. Members gathered together in their house located at 1515 S. Florence.

Sophomore Ben Dummitt, junior Eric Disney and sophomore Dakin Dugaw spend time in 
brotherhood. TKE members participated in many service projects, (photos submitted by Tau 
Kappa Epsilon)

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Junior Latosha Higgins crowns Mr. Blue Persuasion, freshman James Barnes. The ball illustrated 
the brother/sister bond between the two organizations.

Awaiting the announcement of Mr. Blue Persuasion at the White Nights of Blue Ecstacy Ball, 
freshman James Barnes, junior Fabian Breland, freshman Corey Burbridge and sophomore 
Quantrell Huff represent the court. The ball was held in conjunction with Phi Beta Sigma social 
fraternity.

Zeta Phi Beta members celebrate after the Midwest Regional meeting in Kansas City, Mo. 
Attendees represented chapters from Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska and Iowa (photos 
submitted by Zeta Phi Beta)

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Standing Strong
by Laura Hoffman

They were the youngest black Greek organization on campus, founded in May 1994, yet Zeta Phi 
Beta social sorority reached out to many individuals and groups.

"We're a service organization, but we do social functions," junior Karri Cherry said.

The sorority had a small membership of five women, including two initiates. Each member did 
her best to help her surrounding community as well as get people involved.

Zeta Phi Beta worked in cooperation with various organizations such as the Women's Resource 
Center, the Association of Black Collegians, Coalition of African American Women, Rural 
Advocates for Independent Living and even the Girl Scouts.

"We don't limit ourselves," junior Latosha Higgins said.

The women were very enthusiastic about their activities and tried to involve as many people as 
possible.

"We don't want to focus on the black community," Cherry said. "We're trying to get people who 
aren't in organizations involved in service projects."

One of their projects was the SEEDS Program. They collected many books to send to Africa. They 
also raised money for their national philanthropies, the March of Dimes and United Way.

"It's rewarding in that you feel good that you've done something good for someone else," junior 
Priscilla Harris said.

The Zeta Phi Betas were busy with other activities as well. They participated in step shows both 
on campus and off. They were scheduled to perform at Mizzou on April 13. It was also common 
for them to attend events such as the Big Eight Conference in Manhattan, Kan. as well as 
regional and state sorority meetings. Zeta Phi Beta also celebrated its founders' day, Jan. 16.

Final Womanhood Week was an important time for the Zeta Phi Betas.

"It's a week that we acknowledged different women who've exemplified characteristics of finer 
womanhood," Harris said.

The nominated women received recognition for their involvement in the community, their 
standards and how they presented themselves in society.

Many qualities were common to Zeta Phi Betas, and it showed in their actions.

"We try to reach out to the Kirksville community," Cherry said.

Being a part of the sorority helped members deal with different experiences.

"It is a lot of hard work," Higgins said. "It's a lot of fun, and it's helping me prepare for the real 
world."

The Zeta Phi Betas were glad they had the chance to experience so much in the little time since 
their chapter was founded and looked forward to many more opportunities in the future.

Terms
NMSU Charter May 1, 1994
Ideals Finer Womanhood, Service, Scholarship, and Sisterly Love
Fun Facts Youngest black Greek sorority; Chapters also in Germany and St. Croix; First Greek 
sorority in Africa
Membership 5
National Philanthropy March of Dimes

Row 1: Stephanie Walters, sergeant-at-arms; Latosha Higgins, treasurer; Karri Cherry, vice 
president/secretary. Row 2: Asia Trottor, president; Priscilla Harris.

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Congratulations Holly
We Love You Mom & Dad

YOU DID IT BRIDGET,
We are proud of you!
Love, Mom Carlos David

We're proud of you! Keep reaching for the stars and you'll soon reach one.
Straight "A's," Rite!! Love, Mom, Dad Congratulations John! Shelly, and April

Congratualtion on all your achievements! Shaundra Klepzig!!!
Love, Mom & Dad

These last four years have affirmed our faith in you. Wherever your dreams may take you, you 
have Our support and blessings.
Mom, Dad and Laura

Still Zany...
But Now Educated Whacky!
Congrats from the whole family, Burbly!

Congratulations Eric!!
Nice Going
You're the Best
Love, Mom and Dad

Congratulations Andy Revell!!
Love, Mom, Dad, and Amy

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Congratulations Bersy Lanis!
You're the Greatest We Love You 
Mom, Dad, Randy, Jane, Sam Bobbie, and Mama

Congratulations Dave!!
We're Proud of You!! 
Good luck in all your future endeavors.
Love, Mom & Dad

Congratulations Sharon Kay
We Love You
Love, Mom & Dad

Congratulations Melody Young
We are proud of you!!!
Love; Mom, Dad, and John Wesley

Congratulations: Matt Phoenix!
The world is yours; go for it!
Love, Mom, Dad, and Sarah

Congratulations Matt Potter
We Love You and We're Proud of You
Mom and Dad Sister Angie (NMSU) Brother Joe (SLUH)

Congratulations Lynn
We're Proud of you
Love, Mom, Dad, Lisa, Lorene, and Andrew

Ruth,
Spread your wings and fly sweet girl.
Love, Mom & Dad

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Kim,
we are so proud of you!
May all your dreams come true and your future be filled with the joy and happiness that you 
have brought us!
Love you sweetie, Mom and Dad

Michael Holloway
You've Come A Long Way, Baby!!!
Good Luck In Your Next Step In Life! 
We Are Proud Of You And Love You! 
We'll Always Be Here For You!
Love,
Mom, Dad, and Patrick

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GRADUATE ! ! ! ! 
MAISIE A. T. HOWARD 
A WONDERFUL DAUGHTER AND STUDENT
HONORS & AWARDS
Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities
Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program '92-present
Outstanding Academic Achievement Award, '91, '92, '93
Dean's List
Honor Student
Outstanding Leader on Campus •Woman of Distinction
RESEARCH & INTERNSHIP
Mayo Clinic Summer 3 Program (Rochester, MN)
Ronald E. McNair National Research Conference (Delevan, WI)
University of MO, Columbia School of Medicine Science Enhancement Program
ACTIVITIES
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Vice President Service Chair; General Member 
Residential Advisor 
Student Nurses Association
President, Vice President, Chaplain, Unique Ensemble, '91-'95
Nursing & Allied Health Week, Chairperson, '95, '96
Student Affairs Committee, Department of Nursing, Junior Class Rep
LOVE... MOM. DAD. GRANDMOTHER. MITCHELL. HAKIM. HEIDI. KIRKLAND 
THE HOWARD FAMILY. COUSIN ROBERT. TYLER AND LADY

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You've always been ready, Leia
Welcome home to the future! Love, Mom, Dad, Nick

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Great Job
Andi Gagnon!
Mom, Dad, Nicki & Tessa, Smoothy, Jazz

Lesli, our life with you has been brightened by -the spark in your mind's eye. Your light shined 
through tantrums when life wasn't fair. It filled a canyon where ants were bigger than nature's 
grandest excavation ! Yours is a mountain-top light that burned it's brightest down under.
Miles and miles of smiles have accompanied us as you've let your light shine on your journey 
from childhood to Kirksville!
Your light cheers us as you lead through the miles.
Lesli, WE LOVE YOU! We're proud of you! Let your light shine in all of the gardens of your life!!
Mom and Dad

Dear Chris,
Any way you slice it...we're hooked on you!
Congratulations, Your Favorite foursome, Dad Mom Sue Michele

Kamala Anne Baeder
Your roots have been firmly laid into the soil of life: Your accomplishments continue to amaze us 
daily, Your intellect has been honed to a razor edge, Your chacter has found a firm foundation, 
Your vision is a clear image of your self, Your future - a goal waiting fulfillment, You heart directs 
you with care. 
All our love, Mom and Dad

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Congratulations, Rhonda Ruedin
We are proud of you!
Love, Mom, Dad, Robyn and Richie

May the road rise to meet you Chris Lucas
Much Love, Mom, Dad Alec, and Marya

PETE SPALITTO - CLASS OF 1996
"Within our dreams and aspirations we find our opportunities."
Congratulations, Pete! You are on the way to making your dreams a reality.
We are very proud of you Love -- Mom, Dad, and Gina

Congratulations Mary! Love,
Mom, Dad, Tom, and John

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Congratulations Ceren!!
We are proud of you!!
Joe, Angels, Tracy, Susie, Peepers, Jerry, Jessie, B.J. and M.J.

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Congratulations
Jennifer L. Taylor
You will do well-
Your Family

Congratulations, Jeannie! 
For Being Outstanding. 
We Are Proud of You and 
May God Bless You 
Abundantly. 
Love, Mom and Dad 
June, Darrell 
Rachel, James and Tita

Robert Van Higginbottom 
Congratulations Son ! 
We Did It!!! 
Now Go Further To Become Medical 
Doctor Love, Your Family 

Mom Amanda Corey Nikki Grandma Jo 
Yeah!!! Stacy and Scott
We Love You! 
Aunt Kitti Kitty Buffy Grandpa Mona Jeremy
Aunt Sherry Uncle Curt Garret Aunt Debbi Andy
Uncle Kent A.J. And the Entire Family

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Abbott, Marc	112,186,212,239,249
Abel, Kirsten	92
Abraha, Asmerom	103
Acock, Shannon	79
Adam, Matthew	296
Adamek, Jennine 103,110,148,212,213 
Adams, Adam	156
Adams, Andee	251
Adams, Carolina	206
Adams, Gary	79
Adams, Jennifer	79,323
Adams, Josh	79
Adams, Patrick	79
Adams, Tracie Lynn	79,214,239
Adamson, Peter	193,194,195,204,205
Adank, Kristin	103,179
Adkisson, Brian	112,198
Agans, Jennifer	195,198
Aguilar, Paula	206
Aguillon, Sandra	240
Ahlers, John	103,215,275
Ahrens, Blake	92,190,204,215
Akester, Andy	236,248,275
Akins, Kristi	112
Albert, Joann	230
Alberty, Wade	168
Alexander, Fiona	103
Alexander, Matthew	230
Alexander, Meghan	200,208
Alexander, Nathan	103
Alikhan, Omar	209
Allee, Meredith	79,199
Allen, Candace	240
Allen, Jennifer	112,178,181
Allen, Kathy	223
Allen, Michele	92
Allen, Stephen	233
Allie, Jennifer	250
Allton, Kendra	224
Alsbach, Carly	74,75
Amann, Liz	100
Amaratunga, Sanjaya	112
Amelung, Joanne	206
Amsted, Gail	177
Amundsen, Jeffrey	112
Amundson, Rachel	180
Anders, Cassandra	92,232
Andersen, Bob	142,143
Andersen, Erin	184
Anderson, Jarrett	289
Andes, Kellie	28,29,178
Andrews, Joanna	103
Andrews, Kirsten	112,181
Anielak, Jay	265
Anthony, Kelly	180,187
Antle, Jim	191
Antognoli, Matt	156
Appel, Carl	103,178
Appold, Mark	24
Arnold, Jessica	112,179,184,192,224
Arnold, Mike	92,188
Arteaga, Shirley	103,179,230
Arunski, Nathan	236,275
Asbury, LaTricia	43,240
Ashbaugh, Ron	103
Asher, Becky	184
Asher, Eric	86
Asrar, Saad	79
Atkinson, Justin	103
Aubrey, Beth	294
AuBuchon, Rebecca	177
Auchenbach, Sean	293
Auckly, Heather	112,198,216
Auckly, Jocelyn	79
Auer, Carrie	92
Auer, Kimberly	92
Augspurger, Molly	197,232
Augustine, Aaron	103
Austad, Chris	209
Avegalio, Salamasina	103,208
Baack, Dan	115,194,200
Bacevicius, John	79
Bachman, Rick	156
Bachmann, Tim	265
Backlund, Cynthia	112,189
Backman, Adam	186
Bader, Sharon	92
Baeder, Kamala	112,192,250
Baehr, Claudine	232
Bahan, Scott	296
Bahr, Chris	112,186,211
Bahr, Janella	112
Bahr, Josh	136
Bahr, Julia	110,179
Bailey, Donna	127
Baine, Demund	112
Baker, Dan	194,200
Baker, David	79,188
Baker, Kirk	112
Baker, Melissa	79
Baker, Misty	92
Baker, Shera	112
Baker, Thaddeus	92,214
Bakota, Andy	209
Baldi, Ellen	294
Baldwin, Todd	223
Bales, Becky	183
Ball, Rick	222
Ballanger, Melanie	92
Ballmann, Katie	103,192
Balog, Brad	222
Banasch, Jochen	164,275
Bancroft, Alan	195
Bannister, Teresa	187
Barber, Curtis	92
Barbour, Lisa	79,181
Barkman, Laura Ann	217
Barnard, Brian	92
Barnes, Ellie	148
Barnes, James	79,182,300
Barnum, Jeff	168
Barr, Holly Lynn	197,232
Barreca, Chris	275
Barry, Jeff	112,181
Barry, Matthew	136,137
Barton, Alan	112
Barton, Brett	249
Barton, David	215
Barton, Sara	92
Bartos, Tia	182,184,190
Bartow, Sherry	79
Bartram, Thad	140,156
Barts, Erica	79
Basich, Brian	152,153
Baskett, Jennifer	176
Bass, Jodee	162
Bass, Tim	182
Bates, Kevin	146
Bauer, Brian	79,214,239
Baughman, Chris	253
Baumann, Jennifer	79,323
Baxi, Swati	112
Baxter, Leigh Anne	151
Beachum, Kathleen	79
Beale, Kelly	92,323
Beavers, Paula	180,184
Bebb, Bryan	204
Beck, Jon	127
Beck, Laura	103,164
Becker, Linda	250
Becker, Lisa	182
Becker, Marcia	112,241,287
Beckfield, Jason	200
Becks, Erik	296
Beeler, Susan	103,178
Beersman, Mary Sue	176,211
Beffa, Timothy	79
Behrens, Susan	231
Beine, Erika	92
Bekebrede, Brad	265
Belitz, Anita M.	223
Bell, Alison	79
Bell, Greg	92,184,248,265
Bell, Jennifer	92,180
Bell, Jocelyn	189
Belter, Jill	240
Belvo, Brad	181
Bement, Brian	190
Bender, Joy	112
Benigno, Jennifer	79,180,230
Benito, Fabian	209
Benjamin, Linda	112,179,181
Benoist, Amy	103,179,189,192,223
Benz, Laura	198
Bequette, Bill	103,192,197,222
Berger, Brian	184
Bergman, Shawn	61,168
Bergstrom, Kara	112
Berner, Laurel	211
Bernier, Bethany	92
Berns, Michael	257
Bernstein, Steve	265
Bernthal, Kirsten	144
Berron, Julie	79
Berry, Lisa	294
Bert, Megan	79,180
Bert, Mickie	294
Bessinger, Keith	99
Beste, Sean	103
Bethel, Kurt	79,191,219
Betta, Josh	188
Betz, Joe	249,293
Beutler, James	190
Beutler, Ruth Anne	103,190,192
Bexer, Nathan	182
Beyene, Tina	187,236
Beyer, Nathan	79
Bhatta, Shapath	103
Bianchi, Rocco	209
Bick, Fauncy	192
Bickhem, Kara	112
Bierbaum, Jennifer 162 163 176
Bierbaum, Tim 49
Bieterman, Crystal  287
Biggs, Clay 79 184
Bills, Tom 209 212
Birkel, Tim 79 236 265
Bischof, Deborah 127
Bishop, Chanitra 79
Bivens, Tia 92 215
Black, Donald 248
Black, Erin 294
Black, Evan 207
Black, Joseph 103
Black, Sarah 103
Blackburn, Christian 140 156
Blackburn, Heather 294 295
Blagg, Elizabeth 178
Blake, Lara	197,224,251
Blandford, Mary 148
Blankenship, Eric	197 222
Blankenship, Erin	32
Bliley, Kelly	751
Block, Dave	438	293
Block, Joel	'	92
Blocker, Michelle	79	197
Blume, Summer	79	199
Boatman, Chad 222
Bock, Emily	177,187,250
Bode, Laura K.	137	737
Bodenstein, Jennifer L.	135
Boeger, Charity	103,197,232
Boehm, Sarah	739
Bogdan, Kyle	153
Bokermann, Michael	293
Bokermann, Michelle	133
Boldt, Josh	193,197
Bolian, Liz 180,181
Bollaert, Heather 92,240
Bollenberg, Meaghan 199
Bollinger, Matthew 97,113
Bommarito, Jennifer 180,192
Bond, Angela	197,240,288,289
Bond, Daphne	92,218
Bond, Trent	212,296
Bonnell, Meagan	102,206
Bonvillian, Danita	79,179
Booher, Steven	113,216
Boonkham, Martin	230
Booth, Erik	188
Bopp, James	106
Borchardt, Amy	92
Borcherding, Denise	93
Borders, Sheri	294
Borengasser, Jeff	79,164
Borgmann, Becky	79
Borgmann, Stacy	79
Borman, Tyler	79
Bornhop, Cindy	113,198
Bosch, Gail	191
Boudi, Megan	195,240
Boullear, Marilee	164
Bouton, Gretchen	144,154,155
Bowers, Amy	199
Bowers, Angela	103,323
Bowers, Justina	93
Bowlby, Angela 183
Bowlin, Marlene 232

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1996

Congratulations,
Cheryl Hightower!
Follow your dreams.
Love, Mom, Dad, Katie, and Maud

Great Job 
Steve Booher 
Love, Mom, Dad, Dara, and Dale

Congratulations, Donna Stewart!
We are very proud of you.
God Bless you in all your endeavors Love, Mom & Dad

Congratulations Lisa Warner!
Youe smile says it all. 
Love, Mom, Dad, and Stephanie

Climb High. Go Far. 
Enjoy the Summit. 
Way to go Shawn Spindel.
Love, Mom, Dad, and Kerri

Bravo, Hurray, 
Congratulations and Best Wishes Jennifer Lunsford 
Love, Mom & Dad

Congratulations, April Woods 
"Our #1 Nurse" -You're Tops! 
Love, Mom and Dad

Congratulations,
Kimberly Sue Hill 
We are proud of you
Love, Mom, Dad, and Jason

Congratulations,
Kelly Mathewman, B.S.N	
Love, Mom, Jill, and Lauren

Congratulations, 
Ben Secoy! 
We're proud of you!
Love, Mom & Dad

We are proud of you,
Christine Gielow 
Love, Mom and Dad

Bowling, Jenni 217
Bowman, Nici 113
Boyd, Marcy	103,193,196
Boyd, Michelle	144
Boyle, Brian	248,292
Braaf, Rachel	113,232
Braaf, Sara	103,178
Braamse, Kevin	181
Bradley, Chris	42
Bradley, Nate	156
Brady, Dan	293
Brady, Kelli	164
Brady, Patricia	164
Bragg, Tyson	292
Brand, Jessica	231
Brandenstein, Megan 294
Brandt, Joe	79
Branson, Brandy	93,237
Branson, Jennifer	287
Branson, Jenny	79
Bratcher, Douglas A	188
Braun, Matt	239,275
Brayden, Diana	184
Breckenridge, Marc	152
Bredahl, Jason	253
Breed, Chett	189
Breidenstein, Jessica	224,239
Breite, Chris	190
Breite, Elaine	79,140
Breland, Fabian	103,300
Brennan, Ellie	294
Brennan, Ryan	186,219,249,292
Brennecke, Ann	93
Brewe, Amy	113
Brewer, Nathan	93,177
Bridge, Aaron	103
Brink, Chris	275
Brink, Dan	236,275
Briscoe, Philip P.	253
Broadwater, Mike	296
Brockmann, Kay	90
Brodess, Gina	294
Brogdon, Kari	232
Brokaw, Lisa	207
Bronson, Judy	219
Brooks, Christine M.	185
Brooks, John J.	188
Brooks, Josh	146
Brooks, Joshua	79
Brookshier, Angela	79
Bross, Shannon	232
Brostek, Jennifer	103
Brown, Chris	146
Brown, Christy	31
Brown, Jamie	216,217
Brown, Jeffrey	113,296
Brown, Kristy	154
Brown, Lana	183
Brown, NaTanya	79,188,236
Brown, Robert	184
Brown, Tamara	197
Brown, Timothy	79
Browning, Janelle	150,151
Brubaker, Sarah	207,232
Brueggemann, Nicole	79
Bruemmer, Gretchen	79
Brugmann, Rebecca	103,178,237
Brumbaugh, Stephen	113
Brunkan, Nicole	177
Brunsma, Brian	292
Brush, Ryan	182
Bryan, J.B.	248
Bryan, Katy	79,198
Bryan, Lori	113,176
Bryant, Aaron	293
Bryant, Dave	188
Bryant, Erin	113,148
Bryant, Mary	92,208
Bucher, Susan	236
Buckallew, Scott	146
Buckeridge, Jim	222
Buehrig, Matt	296
Buethe, Mark	275
Buhler, Calvin	79,146
Bumpus, Stacey	80
Bunch, Jeremy	93
Bundren, Todd	168
Burbridge, Corey	300
Burbridge, Eldron	240
Burch, Emilie	80,206
Burch, Grant	168
Burch, Terrie	103
Burckhardt, Jason	113,253
Burgdorf, Josh	293
Burger, Kathy	216,287
Burkemper, Kelly	206
Burkemper, Nicholas	296
Burkley, Chris	190,240
Bums, Bill	193,195,205
Burns, Erin	103
Bums, Kelly	113
Bums, Lynn	80,240
Burrows, Jeffrey	275
Burton, Angela	140,192
Burton, Patricia	33
Busch, Brad	168
Busenhart, Tim	177
Busold, Damien	188
Busse, Sarah	248
Butero, Christy	219
Butikofer, Gina	294
Butler, Anthony	46,248
Butler, Jill	177
Butler, Leslie	80,182,240
Buwalda, John M.	223
Byrnes, Nathan	103
Caltagirone, Victoria	93,250
Calvin, Matt	93,275
Campbell, Kate	232
Cannon, Maureen	93
Cannon, Mike	134
Cantrell, Matt	93,200
Capes, Janice	103,198
Cappel, Keith	152
Cargol, Xavier	164,208
Carl, Josh	256,257
Carleton, Edward	80
Carlson, Christine	93,236
Carlson, Erik	215
Carmichael, Gary	210,218
Carpenter, Kristine	144
Carr, Michele	113,176,179
Carroll, Lisa Ann	251
Carson, Jason	189
Cartee, Melinda	113,212
Carter, Kenneth	177,178,179,201
Cason, Tim	27
Caspersen, Jill	223
Cassely, Aaron	177
Cavato, Michael	103,179,323
Cecil, James	197
Cerny, Erin	113,180,223
Chambers, James	156
Chandler, Michele	240
Chandler, Teresa	240
Chapman, Melissa	93
Chapman, Paul	209,212
Charley, Mark	296

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Chawla, Shalini 80
Cheairs, Kevin	265
Chen, Rosalie	80,208
Chen, Yen-Ling	113
Chenelot, Heloise	184,208
Chenoweth, Christian	212,239,292
Cherry, Karri	301
Chickering, Ross	93
Chidester, Amanda	93
Childs, Johnny	214
Chirco, Brian	296
Chorazy, Jason	103
Chrenka, Marty	136
Christensen, Carl	93
Christeson, Daren	197
Chu, Peggy	208
Chum, Leigh	218
Chumney, Leighann	116
Ciarpella, Elizabeth	207,250
Clack, Rana	60,61
Clamp, Catherine	103,190
Clarahan, John	80
Clarence, Erwin	133,156
Clark, Amy	231,294
Clark, Brenden	239,275
Clark, Craig	296
Clark, Heather	80
Clark, Tacy	113,198
Clayton, Nicholas	239
Cleave, Karen Van	176
Clemons, Keith	113,181,198
Clendenin, Kristin	216,288
Clever, Brian	292
Cline, Terry	93,296
Clipperton, Jeremy 66,168 
Clough, Traci	113,198
Cochran, Cara	103,239
Cochran. Diana	103,239
Cochran, Duke	136
Cockrill, Brian	236,275
Cody, Clyde	127
Coff, Robyn	113,118,189
Coffey, Christopher	93,222
Coker, Elizabeth	80
Collett, Dave	212
Collett, Jacqueline	204
Collett, Tom	212
Collier, Katie	80,216
Collins, Bridgette	93
Collins, Donna	216
Collins, Misty	80
Colston, Amy	232
Comer, Molly	294
Compernolle, Scott Van	219
Compton, Ken	103,240,248
Conley, Lorie	80
Conley, Maria	93,180
Connors, Kelly	213
Conrad, Sarah	240
Conry, Billy	293
Coogan, Colleen	239
Cook, Angie	240
Cook, J.B.	67
Cook, Jennifer	80
Cook, Kristen	248
Cook, Royce	127,196
Cook, Sunhui	113
Cooke, Keisha D.	212
Cooksey, Shannon	80
Coole, Karen	180,216
Coon, David	113
Cooper, Ranessa	103,179,184,223
Cooperwood, Anthony	182,230,248
Cope, Kyle	249,275
Copeland, Matt	133
Copeland, Mindy	208
Copeland, Samuel	181,222
Copple, Tim	80,265
Corbett, Emily	236
Corley, Ben	136,190
Corley, Erik	32
Cornille, Alisa	184,240
Cornish, Tessa	215
Costa, Sal	248
Cottingham, Rachel	113,162,163,233
Cotto-Thomer, Cassie	207
Cowan, Jake	193,248,265
Cox, Harold	80
Cox, Lori	103,183
Cox, Teddi	194,195,251
Cox, Tim	218
Coyle, Jon	156,157,160
Craig, Mandy	93
Craig, Tamara	250
Crews, Jesse	80,195
Crnic, Melanie	251
Cross, David	126,207
Cross, Laura	80
Cross, Patrick	93,265
Crothoff, Scott	146
Crouther, J enny	199
Crowell, Amanda	93
Crumpacker, Andrea	123
Crusen, Amy	190
Cummings, Elizabeth	103
Cummings, Lisa	251
Cunningham, Jim	136,292
Curran, James	209
Cutler, Douglas	211
D'Rosario, Theo	223
Dabrowski, Jack	225
Dabrowski, John	80
Dabrowski, Sara	103
Dager, Andrew R.	253
Dahman, Amy	103
Dalhouse, Mark	215
Dalman, Sara	80,189,195
Daniel, Nicole	103
Daniels, Bryan	275
Darnel, Brad	296
Daubert, Doug	205,215
Davenport, Douglas	213
Davey, Jason	239,292
Davidson, Kristin	93
Davidson, Robert	103
Davidson, Sonia	80,176,188
Davis, Andy	257
Davis, Demetrius	182
Davis, Eric	156
Davis, Erin	128
Davis, Katherine
Davis, Matt	80,190
Davis, Michelle	93,224
Davis, Stacie	
Davis, Willy	80
Dean, Andy
Dean, Bethany	185,240
Dean, Shawnna	80
DeBaets, Amy	113,180,239,248,250
DeBeaux, Cheryl	230
DeClue, Amy	193	216
Dede, Traci	124
Deere, Stacey	24
Degenhardt, Clay	239,257
Degler, Shawn M.
Del Rosario, Iris	64
Delaware, Sarah	22
DeLeal, Melissa	204,219,232
Delehaunty, Andy
DeUard, Christina J.	182
Delsing, Mary Ellen	104/ 215,232
Demaree, Darren 189

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Dembinski, Kim 86,178,225,232
DeNatale, Lara 104
DeOrnellas, Sammy	104
Depp, Greg	239,275
Derks, Sarah	104
Dermody, Lauren	198
DeRoven, Jusanda	80
DeRoven, Jusonda	196
DeRyke, Lisa	114
Desideri, Jeanna	81
DeSilva, Kamal	211
DeSmidt, Diana	170
Dette, Deneen	114
DeTurk, Herman	114
Deveney, Timothy	81
DeYoung, Rachel	187
Dial, Tim	204,218
Diamond, Dustin	209
Dick, Daniel	114,296
Dickenson, Andy	136
Dickey, Janel	114,207
Dickinson, Andy	296
DiCostanzo, Angela	114,195
Dieckmann, Deanna	81,189
Dieckmann, Karinsa	114,232
Diemeke, Amy	144
Dillon, Deborah	95
Dimitrov, Spass	56
Dismuke, Antoinette	95
Disney, Eric	90
Dittmeier, Ann	251
Dittmier, Steve	146
Ditzer, Heather	183
Dixon, Jessica	288
Dixon, Melissa	114,183
Doane, Keith	104,190
Dobbler, Zachary	114
Dobereiner, Joshua	114
Dobyne, Taneesha	182
Docter, Theresa	198
Dodd, Cora	95
Dodds, Mark	181
Doherty, Joanne	104,198
Doherty, Sean	104
Dokupil, Jennifer	239
Dolan, Danny	236
Dollard, Kathy	192
Dolles, Kelly	104,184
Donis, Brant	181,186,248,249
Donovan, Ryan	215,239
Dorner, Bill	193
Dorrell, Alyson	114
Douglas, Ben	188
Douglas, Spencer	152
Douthitt, Stephanie	251
Dowey, Tracey	23,114,179
Dowil, Rob	104,198
Downing, Paul	81,230,240
Doyle, Carl	156
Doyle, Kristi	187
Drag, Amy	198
Drake, Brian	104,198,201
Drenth, Debbie	213
Dresch, Gwen	190,219
Dressier, Ed	23
Driskill, Matthew	265
Drummond, Kurt	292
Dryer, Courtney	210
Duda, Kathy	216
Dudding, Jarred	218
Dudley, Leah	201
Duffy, Theresa	179
Dugan, Tim	257
Dugaw, Dakin	104,248
Dumas, Janette	95,240
Dunaway, Jerry	188
Duncanson, Janine	81,180
Dunkin, Tim	177
Dunn, Sarah	148
Duran, Jimmy	136
Duran, Melanie	58
Dutton, Tanya	95,190,240
Dye, Christopher	214
Dykens, Andrew	146,186,204,219,292
Eagan, Amy	154,155
Ebeling, Elizabeth	294
Eberhart, Matt	142,188
Ebert, Matt	207
Ebner, Jon	257
Eckert, Daniel	81
Eckert, Eric	81,189
Eckrich, Jeff	292
Edirisinghe, Yuraji	56
Edler, Bernie	212,296
Edmiston, Mike	182
Edwards, Alicia	190
Edwards, Megan	204,294
Edwards, Shelley	190
Eggleston, Theresa	95,196
Ehlers, Shannon	95
Ehm, Melissa	95,184,213
Eichholz, Brian	95,188
Eichor, Matt	124
Eickhoff, Brenda	195
Elam, Jennifer	95
Elben, Angela	179
Elbert, Linda	81
Elder, Tracy	114,236
Eleby, Kenyatta	196,224,240
Elkins, Valerie	104,212,239
Ellebracht, Pat	127,233
Emnett, Richard	197
Enders, Mike	200,205
Engebretson, Leslie	184
England, Mark	275
Engle, Deborah	114,239
Englehardt, Kyle	222
Enos, Shannon	179
Ensminger, Sean	168
Eppard, Chris	114
Ergle, Wendy	104
Erickson, Angie	294
Erickson, Doug	95,239
Erickson, Leanne	81
Erkiletian, Stacey	179
Ernst, John	197
Ervin, Heather	207
Ervin, Regan	81,265
Erwin, Carrie	62
Erz, Michael	201
Eschenbrenner, Holly	40
Espy, Allyson	294
Estes, Kristen	164,165,294
Etchason, Adam	275
Ethetton, David	188
Eusterbrock, Matt	95
Evans, Amy	104,192,196,204
Evans, Denise	114
Evans, Nelson	104
Evans, Nick	199
Eveland, Renee	217
Even, Melissa	114
Evenhouse, Lynn	144,190
Evertz, Christine	104,148
Factor, Mike	139
Fadler, Melissa	232
Fagnani, Lisa	224
Fairchild, Rich	296
Faison, Christina	240
Farber, Karin	104,183
Farber, Saskia	114
Fare, Amy	231
Faria, Nicole	176,223
Farthing, Sarah	104,240
Faulstich, Carrie	287
Fazelat, Ahad	114
Fearheiley, Corey	81
Featheringill, Tara	294
Fehlig, Anne	294
Felke, Kate	294

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and all of our employees...
Congratulations Class of 1996!
Kirksville Osteopathic Medical Center
Northeast Missouri's premier healthcare provider since 1905!

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Felton, Mark	265
Fenlon, Laura	210,237
Fenter, Kimberly	239
Ferguson, Neil	81,296
Fernandez, Julie	151,294
Fernando, Tyrone	104
Ferrick, Rachel	251
Fetrow, Aaron	205
Fields, Teri	104,216,237
Filipowicz, Elizabeth	81
Filipowicz, Marci	104
Findley, Cristen	114,189
Findling, Jerry	127
Findling, Sonny	158,159
Fingerhut, Amy	81
Finley, Amanda	81
Finley, Kim	113
Finley, Tamra	50,176,198,240
Finney, Ray	90
Fischer, Ed	248
Fischer, Kyle	114
Fish, Ryan	146,188,189
Fisher, Adam	168,186,296
Fisher, Gabe	81,146,189,207,224
Fisher, Sherri	294
Fitzgerald, Daniel	114
Fizette, Leia	114,201,211,323
Fleak, Sandra	176,233
Fleming, Nancy	127
Fleming, Scott	95
Fleury, Brett	156,160,161
Florence, Josh	95,168
Floyd, Jennifer	182,240
Flynn, Kathleen	95,216
Flynn, Mary Ann	294
Flynn, Sara	250
Foehner, Anna	81
Foiles, Carrie	81,195,199
Folino, Courtney	95
Forbes, Neely	144
Forck, Kathleen	237
Ford, Amie	104,179,184
Foreman, Jeanette	126
Forhan, Patrick	182
Forrester, Jaime	204
Forster, Christy	184
Fortney, David	127,208,323
Foster, Christopher	81
Foster, Laura	201
Foster, Mike	209,212,239
Foulk, Chris	152
Fowler, Christine	213,294
Fox, Gretchen	150,151,179,206
Franke, Regina	95
Frankenberg, Jennifer	95
Fraseur, David	287
Frasher, Clifford	95
Frederick, Liz	240
Freeman, Jill	231
Freer, Matt	219,248
French, Andrea	207
Frey, Kelly	81,237
Frick, Mindy	181
Fridley, Brooke	179
Friedline, Jason	95,214
Frietsch, Barbra	224
Fritz, Dan	292
Fruland, Brian	257
Fry, Jamie	95
Fuess, Catherine	251
Fulcher, Donna	196
Fuller, Amy	294
Fuller, Kory	136
Fuller, Mike	152,153
Fuller, Tara	95
Fulmer, Robert	104
Funkenbusch, Dean	253
Furher, Becca	184
Gaffney, Jill	294
Gagnon, Andrea	193
Gallo, Amanda	232
Gallop, Amy	187
Galonka, Jason	140
Gann, Courtney	294
Gano, Gordon	54
Gardner, Matt	105
Garfield, Lisa	204
Garfunkel, Ken	190
Garrett, Troy	136
Garrett, TyJuan	105
Garringer, Jeremy	190
Garrison, Charlene	239
Garrison, Laura	190
Garthe, Ken	138
Garthe, Kevin	190
Garvin, Staci	190
Gary, Nikki	81
Gasperoni, Leeann	249
Gassner, Jacqueline	176,222
Gates, Jason	81
Gatzemeyer, Debra	81
Gatzemeyer, Susan	239
Gauthier, Michelle	248
Gawronski, Kathleen	223
Gawronski, Ken	146
Gaydos, Gregory	95
Geer, Jaime	81,162
Geeter, Danielle De	114
Gegg, Jolie	198
Geier, Kristin	95
Geiger, Tim	200
Geisler, Jim	222
Gelman, Lena	208
Gensler, Andy	208,236,275
Gentili, Alessandra	208,233
George, Antony	114,323
George, Mathew	114,323
Gerke, Adrienne	223,294
German, Darci	83,207,232
Gervais, Andrea	83,216
Ghanta, Sri	105,236,248
Ghosh, Ranjan	114
Giardina, Giuseppe	89,212,257
Giboney, Glen	108
Gibson, Chris	253
Giesler, Gina	105,201
Gilbert, Scott	105
Gilbraith, Amber	198
Gilchrist, Lou Ann	86
Gilehrist, Neil	233
Gill, Candra	181,196, 240
Gillespie, Molly	95,240
Gillette, David	127
Gillette, Shawnna	105
Gilsdorf, Jon	114
Gilsinn, Brian	188
Gipner, Perri	209
Gleason, Dorian	183
Glenney, Maggie 64,105,176,179,192,233
Gloe, Paul	188
Gluesing, Emily	213
Glynias, Lexi	105
Goedeker, Jen	294
Goering, Philip	83,199,230
Goettemoeller, Karen	114
Goetze, Geni	95
Golden, Amber	230
Golden, Sarah	191
Golonka, Jason	156,160,161
Gonzalez, Carolina	83
Gooch, Jennifer	95,177,224
Good, Gerald	114
Good, Matthew	257
Goodheart, Jill	105,204
Gordon, Polly	114,198
Gordon, Sarah	83
Gorman, Jennifer	114,179
Gosney, Cara	83
Goyer, Matthew	206
Graber, Robert	127
Graff, Leslie	191,237
Graff, Shannon	114
Gragg, David	241,265
Gragnani, Jen	240

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Graham, Jacqueline	95
Graham, Leanna	83
Grail, Shelly	105,248,287
Grattan, Howard	95,193
Graves, Jon	189,213
Graves, Nathan	195
Gravina, Grace	183
Grawer, Tim	296
Gray, Jonathan	190
Gray, Wendy	105,239
Green, Erika	180,194
Green, Mindy	148
Green, Tasha	250
Green, Cassie	225
Greenfield, Jason	148,149
Greenwalt, Emily	83
Greer, Candice	114,176,223
Gregery, Heather	181
Gregory, Kate	140
Greunke, Lynette	224
Grgurich, Stacey	239
Grgvrich, Melanie	69
Griesel, Kristen	250
Griesman, Johanna	213,294
Griffey, Deborah	190
Griffin, Chris	95,322,323
Griggs, Karin	95
Grimes, Heather	196
Grimes, Matt	248,292
Grissom, Rachael	323
Griswold, Jennifer	176,180,211
Gritmacker, Katy	105
Grojean, Jerome	186,192
Groose, Sarah	251
Grote, Christina	114
Grote, Steven	105
Grotewiel, Brian	275
Grothaus, Glenn	179,214
Grove, Noelle	294
Grubb, Mark	95
Gruenhagen, Jason	177
Grueninger, Krista	249,294
Guam, Clarke	212
Guckes, Steve	182
Guelker, Amanda	206
Guerra, Rachael	251
Gulinson, Amy	236
Gulotta, Sandy	236
Gunderson, Jenteny	206
Guthrie, Becky	61,170
Gutierrez, Laura	294
Guy, Merek	162
Habel, Gwen	95,184
Hack, Rachel	250
Hackmann, Christie	144
Hackmann, Heather	86,95,192,237
Haefner, Paula	199
Hafner, Jacob	114
Hafner, Monica	294
Hagen, Guy	188
Hagen-Stapleton, Amanda	83
Hagenhoff, Carla	151
Hahn, Kenneth	123
Haider, Jenni	294
Halbert, Jessica L.	217
Hale, Matt	230
Hale, Scott	208
Hale, Shiloh	207
Hall, Heath	114,197,201,224
Hall, Mark	275
Hallac, Patricia	64,114,192,216
Hallar, Gannet	83
Halley, Angelique	114,179
Halls, Bonnie	246
Halski, Theresa	184
Halterman, Rob	293
Hamilton, Garrick	248
Hamilton, Linda	151
Hamilton, Shannon	294
Hamm, Brandon	184
Hammond, Christy	204
Hamre, Carrie	95
Hancock, Neil	248
Haney, Sarah	218
Hanff, Chris	95,201,224
Hanff, Mary Ellen	83
Hansen, Andy	83,265
Hanstein, Cory	168
Hanthom, Melissa	95,323
Hardesty, Nathan	95
Harding, Michele	190
Hardwick, Bill	82
Hardy, Katherine	105
Hardy, Katy	210,219
Hardy, Russell	83
Hare, Melanie	223
Hargis, Kristin	127
Harlin, Jennifer	225
Harmes, Holly	95,287
Hannon, Brad	217
Harmon, Kyle	257
Haroz, Kent	197
Harre, Jason	292
Harrell, Holly	236
Harris, Chad	95,236,275
Harris, Jason	105
Harris, Justin	114
Harris, Kim	240
Harris, Priscilla	105,301
Harrison, Courtney	83
Harrison, Rebecca	127
Harshaw, Sara	95,176,177,251
Hart, Bobbi	176
Hart, Holly	187
Hart, James	95,123,190
Hartnett, Jeff	212
Hartung, Carrie	95,250
Hatla, Jaime	83
Hauser, Kelli	178
Hauskins, Jared	293
Hawkins, Stacy	179
Hawthorne, Rebecca	95
Haxton, Jason	127,205
Hayden, Brenna	198
Haynes, Cole	164
Hays, Damon	95
Head, Jennifer	190,198
Heaton, Dave	208,211
Heaton, Valerie	95,191
Heavey, Collette	248,294
Hechst, Tamara	176,190
Heck, Amy	83,207
Heck, Christopher	83,201
Heckethorn, Jodi	207,225,232
Heckman, Mike	83,265
Heckman, Ryan	204,218
Heeren, Jason	296
Hegedus, Kurt	176
Heger, Tammy	95,195,240
Heidbreder, Rachel	105,219
Heiman, Meadow	179
Heinicke, Kathy	213
Heinz, Karla	219
Heiser, Cheri	83
Helke, Kristin	95,212
Hellweg, Aimee	95
Helmbrecht, Brenda	178
Helmick, Angela	105
Helton, Beata	207,232
Hemmann, Daniel	184
Hemmeter, Joe	211
Henderson, Darin	239
Henderson, Keegan	294
Hendricks, Kenneth	95
Henke, Charlie	183
Henson, Amanda	197
Henson, Janelle	294
Henson, Stacey	179
Hentchel, Karen	185
Hepburn, Carolyn	148
Heppe, Jen	223,230
Herbig, Jason	95,184
Herfordt, Nicholas	186,212,239
Hermann, Tammy	198
Hernandez, Caroline	178,230
Herndon, Matthew	190
Herndon, Stephanie	218
Herold, Ed	194
Herold, Jason	136
Herter, Eric	248
Hesketh, Brian	292
Hessman, Joy	183
Hettick, Justin	177
Heublein, Tim	114,181
Hewitt, Jim	224
Hey, Mark	292
Hicks, Jessica	95
Higbee, Dena	105
Higginbottom, Robert	248
Higgins, Latosha	301
Higgins, Tracy	219,294
Hightower, Cheryl	114
Hildebrandt, Stacey	95,195,250
Hildmann, Joan	95
Hile, John	189,207
Hill, Kim	183,198
Hill, Kimberly	114
Hill, Sara	231
Hill, Tonae	196
Hill, Traci	127
Hillman, Jennifer	23,105,215,216
Himmelberg, Leah	116,192,219,249
Hindes, John	116
Hinklin, Katherine	199
Hinrichs, Eric	296
Hirsch, Andrew	292
Hitz, Jennifer	198
Hixson, Matt	293
Hoang, Nina	198
Hoard, Michael	248
Hobbs, Rich	293
Hoberg, Eric	265
Hoechst, Laura	105,322,323
Hoefer, Ginny	140,192,224
Hoefer, John	105,146
Hoelscher, Nichole	294
Hoesly, Rob	96
Hoff, Danielle	105,215
Hoffman, David	127,204,219
Hoffman, Laura	83,206,323
Hofmeister, Melissa	190,207,232
Holbo, Amy	83
Holbo, Carrie	105,200,219,236
Holcomb, Pete	192
Holdinghausen, Karmen	116
Hollanbeck, Ruby	127
Hollinger, Kevin	83,236,241
Hollingsworth, Jeff	204,212,239,257
Holloway, Michael	116,275
Holmes, Tamara	198
Holt, Kelsey	208
Holtgrewe, Marsha	180
Holtschlag, Angie	188
Honey, Kimberly	107,190
Honeycutt, Emily	191
Hook, Benjamin	218
Hook, Lori	107
Hooper, Errol	146
Hopkings, Elizabeth	140
Hopkins, Bobbi	236
Hopkins, Liz	208
Horan, Chris	257
Horn, Caroline	236
Horn, Patty	170
Horton, Jamal	152
Horton, Jennifer	83,250
Hott, Doug	200
Houdeshell, Misty	32
Hough, Kevin	107
Hough, Peter	190
Houghtlin, Monica	83,231
House, Michelle	170,171,176
Hoven, Gerilyn	96,183,204,224
How, Chew Ping	116
How, Erica	208
Howard, Becky	240
Howard, Maisie	116,200,240
Howell, Steve	183
Howze, Cassandra	323
Hronick, Mike	141,156
Hsu, Chiung-Chih	116
Hubbell, Amy	86,116,223
Hubert, John	217,218
Huckstep, Aaron	292
Huedepohl, Kate	83
Huff, Quantrell	300
Huff, Suzzie	107
Huggins, Jill	179,323
Hughes, Bobby	116,184
Hughes, Deana S.	212
Hughes, Jennifer	190
Hund, Emily	294
Hunihan, Kirsten	181
Hunnes, David	211
Hunsaker, David	116,183
Hunt, Carin	106,170,251
Hunt, Chrissy	148
Hunt, Debbie	83,213
Hunt, Stacie	219
Hunt, Todd	107
Hunter, Michael	275
Huntington, Brad 209

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"Being is Not as Important as Becoming"
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Hurd, Amy	180
Hurt, Tony	116
Husch, Michelle	116,232,250
Huss, Dan	209,212
Hussain, Saad	208
Hussey, Andrea	223
Hussey, John	102,192,209,275
Huston, Seth	148
Hutcherson, Joy	83
Hutcheson, Scott	200
Hutchison, Patricia	96,179,198
Ibe, Onuka	156
Ilardi, Marco	257
Iman, Debbie	187
Imazu, Akiha	107,208
Irby, Kristine	294
Irby, Lisa	96,240
Irvine, Cindy	107,180
Irwin, Denise	96,170
Islam, Shafiqul	107
Ivanav, Dimitri	56,208
Jaani, Liina	96,195,208
Jackson, Andy	168
Jackson, Derek	198
Jackson, Kelly	107
Jackson, Michael	275
Jackson, Shawni	240,248
Jacobs, Eric	151
Jacobs, Fresa	179,200
Jacobs, Matt	293
James, Jason	265
Jameson, Doug	96,214
Jannin, Rebecca	83,195,287
Janovsky, Jacki	286
Janson, Eric	293
Jansson, Zoe	189
Jeffers, Betty Jo	192
Jefferson, Joe	240
Jeffrey, Heather	96
Jeffries, Nathan	83
Jenkins, Brad	168,169
Jenkins, Lesli	192
Jennings, Charles	197,222
Jennings, Nicole	179
Jentes, Emily	148
Jeroslow, Laurissa	193,216
Jeter, Courtney	164,294
Johns, Beth	116
Johns, Brett	212
Johns, Kelly	107,204,239
Johnson, Allison	178
Johnson, Bob	190
Johnson, Chris	110
Johnson, Christine	83,179
Johnson, Derrick	152
Johnson, Erik	116
Johnson, Kara	83
Johnson, Kelly	83
Johnson, Kenna	224
Johnson, Melissa	170
Johnson, Mike	141
Johnson, Sara	116
Johnson, Shannon	107,170,250
Johnson, Staci	107
Johnson, Summer	83,182,219,239
Johnson, Toby	96
Johnson, Todd	83,190
Johnson, Tom	83
Johnston, Joshua	83,189,194,214
Jones, Chad	60
Jones, Chris	170
Jones, Jason	96,177
Jones, Kelli	116,216
Jones, Matt	296
Jones, Natasha	288,289
Jordan, Daniel	115,194,200
Jordan, Missy	83,179
Jorgenson, Carrie	107,240,250
Jost, Melissa	180
Joyce, Elysia	116
Jozwiak, Lana	107
Juknys, Andrius	83
Jules, Lennora	83,230
Kaemmer, Jacob	156
Kalimba, Joseph	152
Kalsow, Sandra	294
Kangas, Donald	126
Kapler, Tami	182
Kappelman, Benjamin E.	213
Karagiannis, Katherine	192
Karst, Gina	83
Karsten, Kris	188
Kasper, Warren	116,194
Kauffman, Juliet	116
Kaufman, Jim	209
Kauzlarich, Kathy	183
Kays, Lisa	96,215,239
Kean, Joshua	204
Kehoe, Susan	193
Kelemen, Elizabeth	83
Kelly, Elizabeth	96,192,322,323
Kelly, Kevin	136
Kelly, Sarah	107
Kelly, Tracy	177
Kemery, Jennifer	250
Kemp, Darcey	210
Kemp, Heather	233
Kendall, Pete	164
Kendrick, Melissa	83
Kennedy, Colleen	189
Kent, Amy	116,180
Kenyon, Michelle	96,110,208,222
Kershaw, Melissa	250
Kersting, Tom	209
Kesterson, Megan	96
Keys, Phafedra	116
Kieffer, Brad	146
Kilgore, Debra	116
Kilpatrick, Rob	296
Kim, Joe	214,215
Kimmell, Sheila	198
Kindle, Christina	83
King, Danielle	107,180,184,188
King, Elaine	96,239,240
King, Mathew	210
Kins, James	296
Kirby, Dana	225
Kirby, Kelly	191
Kirchhoff, Todd	296
Kirchner, Jennifer	96,198
Kirgizbayeva, Dilorom	56,208
Kirk, Heather	250
Kirk, Sara	294
Kirtley, John	100,293
Kishi, Wendi	94,180
Kitchen, Sarah	198
Kitsmiller, Julia	224,240
Klapp, Abe	257
Klamer, Andrea	83
Klay, J.J.	265
Klee, Jeff	83
Klein, Amy	294
Klein, John	83
Klein, Johnna	179,216
Klein, Steven	176
Klepzig, Shaundra	198
Kliegl, Andrea	107,222,287
Klier, Ron	186,212
Kliethermes, Paula	107,176,180
Klotz, Craig	257
Klusman, Matt	168
Knapp, Monica	96
Knarr, Debra	116,190
Knehans, Gregg	249
Kniker, Alison	294
Kocher, Jennifer	83
Koenen, Brian	107,275
Koenig, Peter	296
Koester, Amy	83
Kohl, Chris	148,296
Kohler, Cindy	294
Kohout, Kimberley	180
Kojima, Miyuki	107
Kokjohn, Jessi	232
Kollar, Kris	151
Kolwyck, Elizabeth	236
Kommer, Jennifer	232
Kopf, Dennis	177
Kopf, Jolene	116,176
Kopp, Jennifer	84
Korte, Leah	84,189,191
Korte, Scott	84,156,225
Korthals, Shane	189
Kotandeniya, Delshanee	208
Kotinek, Carly	107
Kovach, Connie	195
Kovach, Constance	84
Kozemski, Patrick	96
Kraemer, Shanna	107,232
Kraft, Amy	251
Krakowiecki, Amy	107,287
Kralik, Ann	84
Kralina, Lisa	96
Kramer, Andy	257
Kraus, Jason	230
Kraus, Mary Ellen	213
Kraus, William	117
Krause, Amanda	84
Krehans, Greg	219
Kreicbergs, John	222
Kremer, Frank	96,184 194
Kreunen, Sarah	96
Krey, Douglas	296
Krill, Aaron	156,257
Kristoff, Greg	107,148
Kroll, Rachel	117,192
Kross, Carol	117,193
Krueger, Gretchen	192,204,239
Krueger, Stephanie	222
Kruger, Amy Jo	177
Kruntchev, George	208
Kruse, Jill	96,236
Kuenzel, Tina	84
Kueper, Gary	189
Kuhlman, Kyle	293
Kuhlmann, Andrew	184
Kukuczka, Sara	192
Kump, Monika	74,75
Kundrotas, Egidijus	208
Kuntz, Jared	148,212
Kunz, Linda	223
Kuschel, David	84
Kusiak, Casey	179
Kusick, Jessica	187
Kusui, Yuki	117
Lach, Liz	148
LaConte, Brad	292
LaFata, Gina	204,248,294
Laffleur, Danielle	294
Lagermann, Mary	192,287

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(816) 665-9500	
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309 South Franklin
Kirksville, MO 63501
(816) 665-2294

The Top Ten Reasons to Bank at Bank Midwest in Kirksville
10. Four convenient locations 
9. Checking accounts to meet your needs 
8. Four 24-hour ATMs 
7. Drive-up teller windows
6. Bank and grocery shop at the Hy-Vee branch
5. High deposit rates
4. Competitive loan rates
3. 39 locations in Missouri and Kansas
2. Convenient hours
1. Friendly, personalized service
And that's just the Top Ten!
BANK MIDWEST N.A.
201 N. Elson 665-8385 / North Highway 63 665-1950 
315 S. Franklin 665-5658 / Hy-Vee facility 500 N. Baltimore 665-2770 
Kirksville, Missouri 63501
Member FDIC

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Lai, Tony	124,236,265
Lakin, Rhett	168
Lamb, Meegan	84
Lambert, Todd	257
Lamon, Nancy	84
Lamping, Jason	96
Landess, Stephanie	179
Landsbaum, Nate	296
Lane, Amy	214
Lane, Wyatt	117
Lang, Justin	275
Lange, lan	96,195
Lanis, Betsy	117
LaRose, Scott	292
Larson, Matt	199
Lasey, Brenda	107,223
Lasley, Jaime	216,217
Lauer, Danielle	144,170
Laune, Kevin	292
Laurson, Kristopher	107
Lauver, Gina	84
Laverentz, Marni	219,236
Laws, Erica	294
Laws, Tanya	294
Layden, Patrick	78,97
Lazinski, Matt	97,164,215
Leary, Kecia	117
Leatherman, Michael	292
Leavitt, Jeremy	184
LeBrell, Amy	84,189,201
Ledgerwood, Charles	107,177,201
Ledgerwood, Sarah	180
Lee, Yu-San	117
Leger, Traci	84
Lehmann, Jennifer	140
Lehmann, Michelle	200,205
Lehnen, Kevin	265
LeMaster, Christy	240
Lemay, Donald C.	188
Lemberger, Matt	289
Lemen, Timothy	107
Lenich, G.	168
Lenon, Joshua	199
Lenox, James	248
Lenz, Laura	223
Leopando, Randy	292
Lesczynski, Bettie	192
Leslie, Heather	192,249
Lesseig, Sam	162
Lessmann, Amy	294
Letourneau, Jen	150,151
Letourneau, Susan	117,232
Leverich, Theresa	117,294
Levin, Rachel	294
Levine, Natalie	230
Lewis, Dan	182
Lewis, Kathryn	213
Lewis, Melanie	199
Lewis, Mike	248
Lewis, Temeka	196,197,224
Libby, Robert	44
Lieb, Sara	97,193
Liebowitz, Steve	265
Ligibel, Sandra	151,213,249,294
Limbaugh, Sara	294
Lin, Chia-Yu	117
Lin, Julia	117
Lincoln, Maria	215
Linderman, Carmen	213
Lindgren, Stacey	239
Lindley, Jason	184
Lindsay, Joshua	107,190
Lindsay, Julie	97,189
Lindsey, Jason	40
Lindstrom, Julie	231
Link, Kimberly	198
Linnebach, Loretta 74,75,117,211,239,249
Linton, Emily	197,232
Lipman, Kerry	249
Liu, Sijia	208
Loberg, Dan	186
Lock, Beth	107,189,200,210,237
Loehner, Julie	294
Loehr, Andy	84
Loewen, Jennifer	287
Logan, Shawn	84
Lohse, Angie	181,201
Lomax, Matt	249,293
Long, Christopher	182,195
Long, Matt	292
Long, Randall	211
Long, Rick	168
Longanecker, Marisol	195
Longwell, Stacey	250
Lord, Sarah	294
Lorenz, Jim	296
Loring, Aimee	102
Loseman, Sarah	84
Loussaert, Jan	107,157
Lovan, Kelly	84,240
Lovati, Tricia	117,251
Love, Daniel	215
Loy, Amanda	294
Lucas, Jack	275
Lucas, Sarah	107,206
Luciano, Craig	117,179
Luebbers, Elizabeth	97
Lueken, Sarah	198
Lui, Chi	117
Lukefahr, Kendra	84
Lundstrom, Paul	181,209,257
Luppens, Christopher	215
Lutz, Andrew	200
Luzader, Karen	107,197,232
Ly, Jean	192,251
Lybarger, Amanda	148
Lynch, Kathryn	107
Lynch, Tracy	251
Lynn, Jean	250
Lynn, Trisha	97
Lyons, Lori	179
Ma, Yinfa	123,126
Maas, Becky	194,195,205
Madonia, Michael	97,121,192,240
Maeder, Alan	117,200,248
Magruder, Jack	22,23,127,216
Maguire, Michelle	178
Mahon, Andy	177,184
Mahon, Melissa	179
Malaska, Amy	205
Mallinder, Rob	156
Malloy, Tim	209
Malone, Dan	296
Mals, Elizabeth	84,214
Manfull, Aaron	107,193
Manion, Kevin	182
Manley-Markowski, Renee	97,206
Mann, Cory	292,293
Manning, Stacey	204
Mannix, Heather	170,207,225
Maples, Jenny	198
Maquire, Michelle	117
Maranan, Daniel	84
Maranan, Dean	296
March, Lorinda	124
Marek, Anthony	84
Markham, Jennifer	97,189
Markham, Matt	146
Markus, Jaimie	195
Marquart, Jason	117,222
Marsh, Kirk	156
Marsh, Lori	178
Marshall, Garrett	107
Marshall, Gene	296
Marshall, Michelle	287
Marstall, Christopher	107,215
Marstall, Tina	214
Marti, Kevin	293
Martin, Ben	177
Martin, Elisa	30
Martin, Jenny	62
Martin, Kevin	190
Martin, Laura	240
Martin, Tammy	63
Martinez, Cruz	230
Marting, Kevin	257
Martorana, Brian R.	265
Marx, Ashley	107
Maschhoff, Andrew	296
Maschmann, Scott	97,199
Maslan, Amy	84,198
Mason, Bryan	222
Mason, Kurt	97,190
Massa, Sean	156
Massey, Clarke	296
Mast, Julia	84,183
Masten, Debbie	144
Masters, Shauna	179
Mataya, Bill	148
Mathers, Daniel	117,191
Mathers, Jason	117
Mathers, Shane	190,191
Mathewman, Kelly	97
Mathews, Leah	84
Mathis, Angie	236
Mathis, Joslyn	85,180
Matlock, Amy	63
Matsutake, Keiko	208
Mattby, Nicole	194
Mattes, Nicole	94
Matthys, Jill	294
Matz, Amanda	107,192
Maue, Scott	85
Maxvill, Julia	187,205,265
Maxwell, Craig	43,140,156
May, Robyn	97,191
Mayes, Jill	107
Mayfield, Imani	117,196
Mazeitis, Derek	131,136
McAlister, Art	85
McAlpin, Sarah	97
McAlpine, Teresa	90,97
McAuley, Aidan	257
McBride, Megan	107,224
McCabe, Cynthia	107,180,323
McCarty, Kirk	239,257
McCarty, Michelle	85,181,196
McCarty, Shannon	78,85,181,196
McCaskill, Molly	65,180
McClendon, Tim	78
McClure, Heather	85
McCormick, Bill	198
McCormick, Jeremy	230
McCormick, Meghan	191,236
McCormick, Pat	190
McCoy, Jason	184
McCracken, Megan	107,176,287
McCubbin, Travis	275
McCurdy, Beth	85,240
McDonald, Amy	178
McDonald, Patricia	250
McDonald, Roy	248
McDowell, Ryan	224
McDuffie, Kathleen	207,232
McGinnis, Cristi	146
McKean, Christopher J.	222
McKee, Marta	140,210,236
McKee, Robin	85
McKellips, Jennifer	85,223
McKenzie, Lisa	117,179
McKinney, Anne M.	206
McKinney, Lauri	191
McKinnie, Adam	117
McLane-Iles, Betty	223
McLendon, Timothy	249
McManamee, Christine	32
McMillan, Chris	190
McMillan, Gregory	218
McMullen, Heather	119,191
McNamara, Elly	231
McNeely, Sarah	184,210,237
McPherson, Brian	191
McPherson, Scott	191
McShane, Ryan	204
McSpadden, Molly	224
McWeeney, Kevin	230
McWilliams, Grant	177,190,222
Mecklenburg, Amy	100
Mehelic, Sarah	240
Meierotto, Emily	187
Meinen, Matthew	119
Meis, Scott	136
Meissen, Diane	180,188
Meldal, Claes	136
Meller, David	214
Melody, Chad	177,184
Melton, Roger	186
Mendenhall, Amy	219
Meng, Michael	207
Menke, Andrea	85,294
Mercado, Jennifer	85
Merchant, Marissa	85,182,194
Merkel, Beth	191
Mest, Rob	218
Mestemacher, Robyn	219
Metz, Laura	180
Meuris, Stephanie	97
Meyer, Angela	85,140
Meyer, Bekka	85,204,239
Meyer, Colleen	107,224
Meyer, Eric	224
Meyer, James	275
Meyer, Jennifer	119
Meyer, Kristin	107
Meyer, Lance	97,204,296
Meyer, Lynn	215,216
Meyer, Rebecca	189,222
Meyer, Sheila	177
Mierisch, Raymond	119,215
Mihindukulasuri, Samila	56,177
Mikesic, Brittany	113,148
Mildner, Jeff	146
Milewski, Kathy	115
Mille, Colleen	180
Mille, Jason	179
Miller, Alysa	240
Miller, Amanda	294
Miller, Amy	250
Miller, Anna Bell	252,253
Miller, Arwen	85,191,195
Miller, Colleen	119,239
Miller, David	85
Miller, Jaime	207,232
Miller, Jason	119,210,237,292
Miller, Jenny	239
Miller, Mark	140,156,157
Miller, Michael	85,199
Miller, Ned	107
Milligan, Teneshia	196
Mincemeyer, Amanda	97
Minnis, Nate	132
Miranda, Marianne	208
Missel, John	218
Mister, Antonio	182
Mitchell, John	97
Mitra, Mo	323
Mittler, Gwen	189
Moeller, Debbie	184,224,240
Moenkhoff, Sean	97
Moffitt, Kristen	107,211
Mohrman, Stephanie	237
Moline, Brian	222
Molitor, Vickie	190
Moll, Nancy	189,190
Monroe, Mark	210
Moody, Anne	126,177
Moody, Justin	85
Moore, Chad	107,296
Moore, Clay	275
Moore, Lyda	68
Moore, Monica	211
Moots, Lori	108
Moran, Edward M.	265
Moran, Patti	85
Morey, Jenny	97
Morgan, Christy	209
Morgan, Heather	97,180
Morgan, Jacque	287
Morgan, Jamie	97,180
Morgan, Rachel	177
Morgenstern, Holly	119,195
Morgester, John	292
Mork, Tyler	148,296
Morley, Lanny	47,127
Morrill, Ryan	190
Morris, Heather	208,250
Morris, Torri	294
Morrison, Kristy	294
Morrow, Kelly	97
Morton, Brian	32
Mosel, Todd	119
Mosher, Megan	108,157
Mosley, Dan	152
Moss, Amy	119,192,236
Mounts, Trish	85,287
Mower, Mark	292,293
Mower, Mathew	293
Mrotek, Angela	195
Muccianti, Joe	296
Muccigrosso, Ben	148,296
Mudd, Brad	178
Mudd, Christina	119
Muehling, Jill	108
Mueller, Andrea	85,204,206
Mueller, Heidi	98,123
Mueller, Mike	108
Muich, Erin	199
Mullen, Kathy	294
Mullins, Marcia	98,201
Mulvill, Cory	176
Mumford, Brenton	85,218
Mun, Andrew	233
Mundt, Beth	205,215
Munsterman, Bridget	195,219
Murdock, Ryan	106
Murphy, Daniel	85,182
Murphy, Heather	98
Murphy, Ryan	98,168,257
Murphy, Tom	212,248,296
Murray, Erica	197,323
Murrell, Troy	207,248
Muse, Chad	85
Mutert, Becky	239
Myers, James	108
Myers, Kim	294
Myles, Juanita	108
Naber, Jason L.	296
Nagel, Mark	208
Nagel, Matt	257
Nahm, Molly	87

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DAYS
INNS HOTELS SUITES
Hwy 63 South
Kirksville, MO 63501
(816) 665-8244
Banquet Rooms Available For Wedding Receptions, Conventions and Meeting Parties
Indoor Swimming Pool and Jacuzzi
Under the Dome Splash Bar Lounge
Parlor Suites Available with Private Jacuzzi
Recreation Center with Video Games and Extras
America's Waking Up To Us

GOLDEN SPIKE
Professional Comedy
9p.m. Wedensday
Live Bands
Wednesday-Saturday
Restaurant
Monday-Friday 11:00a.m.-2:00p.m.
Bar
Wednesday-Saturday 6:00p.m.-1:30p.m.
407 West Jefferson Kirksville, MO 63501 (816)665-1582


Nanista, Brian 89
Nardie, G.	168
Naseem, Shahzad 119,148,186,249,293 
Navarro, Lorena	231
Neal, Dan	292
Neal, Jamie	98,239
Neal, Rob	212
Neas, Craig	119
Neas, Kimberly	119
Neighbors, Jessica	87,323
Nekola, Kerry	31,239,323
Nelson, Jason	55
Nelson, Kolbey	98
Nelson, Lisa	98
Nenninger, Julie	87
Nenninger, Tim	293
Neo, Daniel	124
Netherton, Alexandra	119
Neubauer, Lisa	204,219
Neuman, Becky	224
Neuman, Rebecca	108
Newton, Angela	87,196
Nicholls, Karin	131
Nichols, Alison	294
Nicholson, Abby	98,151
Nicholson, Angie	98,151
Nicholson, Jennifer	87
Nick, Joe	136
Nickels, Christine	119
Niebling, Brad	102,213
Niebling, Bradley	87,179
Nieders, Dax	193,208,211,275
Niewoehner, Lisa	180
Nishimura, Shinji	119
Nixon, Amanda	191,211
Noble, Jennifer	204
Nohilly, Arlene	207,232
Nolan, James	215
Nolder, Jeff	136
Noll, Janet	87,237
Noll, Katherine	119,193,233,239
Nomura, Hisako	119,208
Norby, Liz	108,225,232,323
Norman, Missy	98,240
Norment, Amanda	87
Northcutt, Kathleen	87
Northrup, Chuck	148
Norton, Christopher	119,178
Norton, Jennifer	119,197,232
Norton, Michelle	224
Nortrup, Michael	108
Norwood, Mindy	190,236
Nothdurft, Bridget	184,224
Novak, Mike	296
Ntumngia, Matuh	208
Nugent, Jim	119,206
Nugent, Rebecca	206
Nussbaum, Stephanie	250
O'Coin, Joe	296
O'Connor, Cara	98
O'Neal, Janet	108
O'Neal, Steven	275
O'Brien, Jenny	134
O'Brien, Robert J.	222
O'Bryan, Melissa	198
O'Connor, Cara	206,207
O'Connor, Katie	71
O'Donnell, Cory	168
O'Farrell, Natalie	154
O'Neal, Janet	184
Oami, Jamaka	56
Obermark, Lynn	87
Obert, Jeff	156
Odefey, Jennifer	98,178,192,323
Oden, Jenny	119,179,233,239
Odorizzi, Michael	87
Oedewaldt, Jeff	87
Oehring, Rebekah	179
Oelschlaeger, Curt	204
Oelschlaeger, Kim	98,204,239,248
Oelschlaeger, Shannon	108
Oeschlaeger, Curtis	218
Oesterly, Jason	108,182
Oien, Roger	87,253
Oldeg, Paula	208,224
Olesen, Kirsten	127
Oliver, Ann	236
Olmsted, Gail	248,250
Olson, Audra	183,239
Olson, Lisa	108,190,237
Olson, Liz	209
Olson, Stacy	192,198
Orehiyi, Oluwaseun	98
Orehiyi, Sean	191,239
Orf, Jessica	98,180,181
Orth, Elizabeth	294
Osalkowski, Dennis	292
Osborn, Jamie	193,196
Osbourne, Justin	183,218
Osgood, Tom	189
Oswald, Jamie	296
Otahal, Dan	148
Otani, Tomoko	208
Ottiger, Libby	225,232
Owens, Becky	239
Owens, Shawn K.	248
Padberg, Paul	108,275
Paddock, Will	230
Padgett, Jenn	70,236
Page, Kevin	296
Pahlow, John	253
Painter, Laura	190,240
Palmer, Dawne	207
Palmer, John	87
Palmer, Marcia	87,240
Palmer, Shermand	119,240
Palmer, Sidney	207
Palo, Christopher	98,200
Parisi, Jocelyn	134
Parker, Cory	152
Parker, Jody	233
Parker, Talva	140
Parks, Natalie	182
Parton, Heather	184
Passini, Beth	98,239
Patel, Hemal	323
Patel, Hina	108,216
Patel, Ken	176,177
Pattavina, Michelle	87,184,287
Patterson, Dawn	184
Patton, Leslie	240
Paul, Adrienne	185
Paul, David	198
Pauls, Jeff	98
Paulsell, Christina	108,323
Paulsen, Cathy	119,183,224
Paulsen, Katja	87,208
Payne, Christina	108
Payne, Jenn	87,184,201,224,287
Payton, Teressa	108,195,196,240
Pearl, Melissa	212
Pearson, Jasen	124
Peeters, Brian	204,293
Pelini, Marc	193,265
Pence, Cathe	144,155
Pennel, Paul	215
Perez, Carlos	230
Perez, Kelly	294
Perkinson, Mark	195
Perrey, Vickie	198
Perrigo, Craig	87
Pestine, Becca	215
Pestine, Rebecca	287
Peters, Mary	177,184,224
Peters, Nate	156
Peters, Nathaniel	98
Peterson, Amy	98,180
Peterson, Danni	170
Peterson, Maija	294
Peterson, Stephen	296
Petre, Tysen	224
Petrovic, Alexander	265
Pezold, Catherine	98,178,184
Pfaff, Brandi	239
Pfautsch, Brad	212
Pfeifer, Jill	219,250
Pfeiffer, Mark	214,296
Pfeuffer, Greg	198
Phillips, Andrea	198
Phillips, Bron	108
Phillips, Charis	87
Phillips, Christy	222
Phillips, Daniel	214
Phillips, Kerri	87
Phillips, Thomas	218
Phoenix, Matt	186,196
Pickering, Debbie	119
Pickett, Leida	190,204,219
Pieart, Melinda	195
Pieart, Michael	195
Pieper, Beth Ann	164
Pierce, Angela	98,150,151
Pihir, Carolyn	98,192
Pillard, Amy	154,155
Pillen, Robin	108
Pittman, Torie	179
Plackemeier, Kyle 108,168,179
Platt, James	87,296
Plocher, Carrie	87
Plum, Michael	296
Poehling, Allie	184
Poehlman, Tami	108,189
Pogue, Kimberly	98
Polizzi, Holly	294
Pomicter, Melissa	74,75,119,249
Popejoy, Angie	195
Popp, Aaron	98,197
Porter, Angela	200
Porter, Danielle 108,179,223
Porter, Doniel	119
Porter, Mike	204,219
Poska, Michelle	180,184
Posten, Scott	140,156
Posz, Allen	218
Pote, Curtis	98,146,212
Potter, Angie	250
Potter, Matthew	275
Potthast, Adam	98,223,323
Potts, Sara	87,240
Powderly, Nathan	87
Powell, Jamie	188
Powell, Sandi	108
Powers, Darnell	92
Powers, Janette	215
Powers, Shannon	119,187
Powers, Tushun	184
Poyner, Cathy	188,233
Prasse, Dave	90
Preiss, Kris	87
Prescott, Mary	180
Preucil, Alissa	87,148,199
Price, Ann	109
Price, Michael	98
Price-Bollinger, Claralyn 97,119,208
Priddy, Shannon	247,249
Prill, Jennifer	323
Prinster, Jordan	151,180
Puleo, Karie	119,198
Pumroy, B.J.	168,169
Pund, Theresa	87
Pupillo, Patrice	119,192
Pusey, Regan	181,204
Puskas, Amy	189
Pytlinski, Doug	293
Quante, Mike	136
Radek, Valerie	98,184,237,240
Rademeyer, Joel	293
Radochonski, Renae	294,295
Radue, Kyle	182
Rae, Heather	109
Ragland, Marlena 196
Ralph, Jill	162,240
Ramlo, Sara	33,187,251
Randolph, Cristy 208
Randolph, Dawn	185
Raney, Amy	183,210
Ranner, Christopher 119
Raridon, Lezlie	294
Rathsam, Heather 286
Rauser, Melissa	294
Raymond, Tina	182
Rea, Delia	190
Reader, Kathleen 183
Record, Darryl	87,183,197
Record, Rachel	119,183
Redders, Brian	293
Redding, Jeannie 87
Redenbaugh, Christy 237
Redenbaugh, Jennifer	176,198
Reed, Linda	109,196
Reed, Patrick	109
Reed, Stephanie	98
Reed, Warren	109
Reepmeyer, Kimberly 119,176
Rees, Dale 265
Reeson, Ryan 109,192,207,239
Reesor, Tanya 148
Reid, Colleen 204
Reid, Dorothy 109
Reimer, Laura 190
Reinhardt, Dave	109
Reinke, Michael	87

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Reisdorf, Sara 98,148,251,322,323
Reiss, Brian 177
Reither, Mike 164
Rejniak, Mike	249,292
Renken, Ann	119
Repp, Ryan	198
Reppen, Erika	179,195
Reuschel, Tim	152,153
Revell, Andrew	119,275
Rever, Amy	183
Reynolds, Michelle	119
Rhoades, Cathy	195,198
Rhoades, Steven	87
Rhoads, Joseph	189
Ribbing, Paul	119
Ricci, Brent	215
Rice, Julia	119,179
Rice, Tara	162
Richards, Kristina 87
Richmond, Ray	222
Ridings-Witowski, Krista 98
Ridnouer, Angie	148
Ried, Cynthia	210,216
Rieder, Zach	87
Riegel, Sarah	250
Rieser, Jessica	90
Riesmeyer, Lisa	248
Rieves, Quiana	182
Riggenbach, Paige 204
Riley, Betsy	109
Riley, Rich	109,274
Riner, Melanie	215
Ringwald, Amy	251
Riordan, John	248
Riorden, Kristen 148
Rippy, Marilyn	87
Rishchar, Henry	98,218,219,265
Ritchey, Christine 109,183
Ritchey, Jeannette 87,239,240
Rittershouse, Maya 87,224,240
Roach, Jennifer	109,210
Roach, Kyle	188
Roadman, Eric	119,156,186
Roadman, Megan	177,196
Robben, Christine 98
Robben, Theresa	179,206
Robbins, Miranda 180
Roberts, Andrea	179,180,213,239,249
Roberts, Danny	119
Roberts, Justen	296
Roberts, Karen	87,225
Roberts, Kristen 119,170
Roberts, Laurelyn 98,237
Roberts, Lisa	98
Roberts, Scott	87
Robinett, Renee	87
Robinson, Suzanne 87
Robison, Kyme	294
Roche, Christine 196
Rockette, Brian	257,289
Rodey, Laura	109,179
Roeder, Susan	180
Roehl, Kimberly	250
Roensch, Walter	190
Roettger, Ruth	120,239,247,249
Rogers, Andrew	236,265
Rogers, Angela	109
Rogers, Christina 195
Rogers, David	98,136
Rogers, Jared	182
Rogers, Sara	87,191
Rohr, Jim	188
Rohrer, Michelle 98
Roling, Carrie	191,201
Roling, Liz	294
Roll, Sarah	98
Roller, Drew	146
Rolnick, Peter	125
Romine, Brett	212
Romine, Jeff	186
Romine, Marilyn	181
Ronek, Amy	294
Ronek, David	265
Rose, Mindy	120,189
Rosenberg, Marcus 248
Ross, Diana	109,123,248
Ross, Jeri	212
Ross, Patrick	184
Ross, Shannon	178
Rotert, Danny	98,215,239
Rotert, Eric	219
Rothenberger, Melisa 118,120,192,219
Rothermich, Michael 120,184,224
Rouse, Andy	146,147
Rowland, Cynthia 127
Rowland, Marshall 31,94,217
Ruder, Jennifer	184
Ruedin, Rhonda	120,181
Rueth, Eileen	87,207,211
Ruhaak, Eric	211
Ruiz, Jimmy	87,184,224,230
Rummel, Stacy	60
Runge, Laura	90
Runnels, Patrick 241,275
Rupp, Angela	294
Rupp, Julie	180
Rush, Dan	209,257
Russell, Brett	215
Russell, Carol	131
Russell, Shelly	98,184,224
Russo, Tony	98
Ryan, Katie	187,294
Ryan, Kelly	249
Ryle, Douglas	224
Ryle, Walter	127
Saabye, Matthew	98,164
Sabin, Beth	140
Sabol, Jessica	181
Sabourin, Carrie 109,183
Sagaser, Jennifer 109
Sager, Paul	109,178
Salaban, Becky	87,232
Sallee, David	109
Sallee, Tobey	210
Sampson, Jana	179
Sampson, Toya	240
Sanbom, Greg	296
Sanders, Amy	215
Sanders, John	219
Sanders, LaWanda	109,231
Sandfort, Tim	148
Sartor, Erich	257
Sather, Ryan	193,236,249,265
Savage, Holly	87,219
Saylor, Alana	219
Scaglia, Kristi	191
Scanlan, Jayne	109,250
Scarborough, Jaimie	98
Schade, Suzy	246,251
Schaefer, Matthew	98,177
Schaefer, Melissa	250
Schaefer, Rachel	251
Schambach, Charlene	194
Schaver, Joan	239
Schelker, Darcy	98
Schell, Julie	151,294
Schenewerk, Dale	50
Schickler, Michael	94,296
Schiermeyer, Lynn	87
Schlicht, Jennifer	109
Schmersahl, Jamie	251
Schmidt, Jennifer	98
Schmidt, Laura	294
Schmidt, Matt	109
Schmidt, Tom	201
Schmieder, James	214
Schmitt, Eric	204,212,239,257
Schneck, Todd	98,183
Schneider, Ed	141,156
Schneider, Gene	127
Schneider, Monica	120
Schnelten, Kristin	120,208,211
Schodrowski, Jean	98
Schoenbeck, Thomas	296
Schoenherr, Amy	87
Schopp, Catherine	98
Schoppe, Brian	198
Schrader, Jack	105
Schudel, Melissa	120,179
Schuetz, Jeff	148
Schulte, Chris	275
Schulte, John	198
Schulte, Nikki	179
Schulte, Trish	102,120,239
Schulze, Jen	251
Schulze, Kris	265
Schulze, Shirley	222
Schumann, Dawn	109,170
Schur, Matt	190
Schutter, Dave	146
Schwab, Dan	188
Schwab, Sarah	211,213
Schwartz, Jake	204,218,252
Schwen, Bryan	257
Schwendeman, Eric	152,166,167
Schwent, Bryan	256,257
Schwent, Jason	212,257
Schwertfeger, Audra	179
Sciranko, Scott	257
Scott, Bart	188,257
Scott, Cargea	146
Scott, Elizabeth	88,140
Scott, Jennifer	120,189
Scott, Josh	148
Scott, Karega	147
Scott, Kerry	88,287
Scott, Laura	88
Scott, Rachel	111
Seabaugh, David	88,204,218
Seah, Simon	265
Seale, Brenda	120,195
Secoy, Benjamin	120,184,249
Sedlak, Scott	296
Seigele, Shawn	164
Seim, Chris	136
Seim, Ryan	136
Selle, Lora	88
Sellenriek, Beth	181
Sellers, Jody	98,168
Semelroth, Kim	178
Senf, Aimee	98,191,237
Senge, Susan	211
Senger, Susan	98,190,287,323
Sergott, Nicole	98
Sexton, Bill	143,188
Seyfert, Jennifer	286
Shadle, Mike	111,	265
Shafer, Jaime	193
Shafer, Shelly	100,178
Shaffer, Fred	275
Shah, Neha	223
Shanley, Mark	127,219
Shaw, Chalise	88
Shea, Jamie	144
Sheppard, Christine	195
Sheridan, Kimberly	111,	222
Sheridan, Lori	206
Sherman, Donna	88
Sherman, Suzanne	88
Sherry, Ryan	293
Shetley, Erin	180,287
Shields, Kimberly	239
Shields, Scott	215
Shin, Yooli	120
Shine, Jeffery	88,296
Shine, Nicole	224,249
Shook, Amy	111
Short, Ren£e	120,192,323
Shrader, Kathy	240
Shropshire, Kirk	209
Shrout, Thomas	52
Shryock, Lori	148
Shupe, Kristina	124
Siard, Lisa	198
Sickmann, Mary	120,210,236,237
Siegele, Shawn	165
Siemer, Matthew	88
Siemer, Rob	190
Siems, William	188
Siewert, Gregg	127,223
Sifford, Jane	294
Sifton, Scott	53,120,239,265
Sigel, Julie	287
Sigman, Jennifer	144
Silea, Keri	88
Silverio, Kate	294
Silvernail, Jen	294
Simmons, Gus	152
Simmons, Jason	lOO
Simmons, Kimberly	204
Simmons, Scott	88
Simmons, Tracey	287
Simmons, Walter	253
Simpkins, YaShekia	111,123
Simpler, Chris	222
Simpson, Chris	188
Singleton, Takara 100
Sitzes, Brian	257
Skalski, Jennifer	294
Skibbe, David	111,184
Skold, Brent	lOO
Skrabacz, Liz	206,248,287
Slack, Jennifer	232
Slama, John	88
Slaton, Garrett	lOO
Slubowski, J.R.	178
Sluhan, Chris	246
Sluhan, Michael	292
Smart, Jenell	182
Smith, Christopher	88
Smith, Delora	182,240
Smith, Demonn	248
Smith, Don	230
Smith, Ian	293
Smith, Jaime	294
Smith, Jennifer	100,151,182,199
Smith, Laura	205
Smith, Scott	265
Smith, Marcus	100,182,240
Smith, Rob	184
Smith, Scott	214
Smith, Shann'	120
Smith, Steph	251
Smock, Kathy	184,240
Snider, Tracy	207,232
Snitker, Jill	100,323
Snow, Kevin	88
Snyder, Donald	212
Snyder, Jason	120
Snyder, Melinda	240
Socha, Jennifer	88
Sodemka, Jenna	60
Sokolowski, Mary	188,233
Sommer, Crystal	195
Sooklall, Crissy	70
Sorensen, Kristen	88,224
Sorensen, Loren	293
Souders, Carol	88
Souser, William	127
Spade, David	66,67
Spain, Amy	177,189
Spalding, John	184
Sparks, John	168
Spencer, Makima	240
Spight, David	215
Spomer, Daniel	100
Spomer, John	120,204,218,222
Sportsman, Diane	124
Sprague, Lisa	82
St. Clair, Clay	296
Stack, Matthew	292,293
Stafford, Jamie	111,	222
Stahlschmidt, Caryn	177
Stangler, Stefani	88
Stansfield, Maura	120
Staub, Lauren	206

Celebrating 25 Years of Service
ALPHA SIGMA GAMMA
Service Today Shapes A Better Tomorrow

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Sigma Sigma Sigma
"For there is no friend like a sister in calm or stormy weather."
Rossetti

ALPHA GAMMA RHO
Founded April 4, 1908, at Ohio State University
Gained Northeast Charter in 1978
Fraternity colors green and gold
Philanthropies
Heartland Food Drive for the Needy 
and
Highway Clean-up

Steelman, Amy 111, 195
Steffans, Emily	lOO, 180,215
Stegemann, Mike	265
Steiner, Dennis	188
Steiniger, Kara	88,195
Steiniger, Mindy 177
Steitz, Julie	111
Stenger, Justin	199,257
Stephen, Christy 179
Stephens, Lashondra 88,240
Stephens, Reynard 111
Stephens, Stacy	286,287
Stephenson, Kimberly 88
Stevener, Tim 296
Stewart, Brandon lOO, 275
Stewart, Donna	120
Stilley, Rob 88
Stinson, Holly 120,189
Stites, Dan 214,219
Stitzlein, Marc	265
Stock, Carrie 111, 180,212,213,239,241 
Stockel, Chad 296
Stoddard, Kate 100,180
Stoff, Paula 204,218,232
Stogsdill, Angie 120,180,188
Stolle, Sarah 180
Stoltenberg, Karin 251
Stolzer, G.P. 275
Stone, Brian 111, 139
Stone, Christine 100,180,184,323
Stoner, Colin 188
Story, Jane 127
Story, Liz 120
Stotts, Dana 186
Stout, Eric 214
Stovall, Amy 246
Stovall, Kim 240
Straatmann, Christina 88
Stratman, Jason	118,121,208
Straubmuller, Eric 222
Strawn, Teresa	212
Strayhorn, Matt	100
Strecker, Will	168
Street, Amy	236
Street, Rachel	89,218
Streicher, John	111,	146
Strickland, Matt	142,188
Strickland, Rob	222
Strohschein, Matt	292
Stroker, Patsy	121
Struttman, Jeremy	140,156
Stuart, Brandi	185,197
Studley, Jason	89,189
Stueber, Alicia	89
Stukart, Erin	162,163,236
Stulac, Dave	191
Suarez, Bridget	121
Subracko, Mike	257
Suddarth, Tim	89,183
Sule, Erica	89
Sullivan, Channa	89
Sullivan, Jaswant	248
Sullivan, Monique	121,198
Sullivan, Sara	70
Sutherland, Tori	180
Sutterer, Jennifer	180
Suttie, Lori	198
Sutton, J.C.	187
Sutton, Margot	74,75,249
Svuba, Rebecca	89
Swanson, Brian	89,191
Swearingen, Jamie	294
Sweeney, David	248
Sweeney, Dennis	131,136,137
Swisher, Adam	60,61
Sykora, Richard	265
Symank, Scott	292
Szigeti, Laura	232
Tadsen, Jennifer	216
Talbott, Laura	99,	lOO,	216,236
Talley, Nathan	164
Tamme, Chris	lOO
Tandon, Mini	193,216,224
Tanner, David	121,208
Tate, Christina	111
Tavares, J.T.	215,296
Taylor, Eric	190,205
Taylor, Erin	lOO
Taylor, Karsee	240
Taylor, Paul	152
Teeple, Keith	100
Teer, Talia	182,192
Teplin, Ellie	207
Terwelp, Julie	89,189,191,198
Terwilliger, Jay	121
Teshima, Koji	121
Teskey, Jacqueline	101
Thames, Amy	121
Theel, Brad	209
Theobald, Heidi	162,275
Therrien, Amy	182,197
Thiagarajan, Maia	241
Thiagarajan, Yegammai	193
Thomann, Daniel	89,148,265
Thomas, Carrie	185
Thomas, Chris	248
Thomas, Joel	89
Thomas, Michael	89,253
Thomas, Ryane	89,224,230
Thomas, Tanya	240
Thomas, Valerie	184,191
Thomasson, Terri	101,239
Thompson, Aaron	296
Thompson, Emilie	239
Thompson, Matt	168
Thompson, Rebecca	121
Thomsen, Tina	294
Thornbrugh, John	197
Thrasher, Deric	89
Thurnau, Susan	111
Tieck, Melissa	199
Tilley, Ryann	66
Tindall, Paul	184
Tinkler, Diane	111
Tischinski, David	248,292
Toczylowski, Carie	135
Toien, Christian	224
Toohill, Amy	121,232
Tooley, Kimberly	121,239
Top, Jennifer	89
Topaz, Tamara	89
Torrens, Amanda	140,198
Torres, Rich	214
Torres, Tina	121,176,198
Totten, Ryan	111
Totton, Joseph	89
Towle, Jennifer Lynn	214
Towne, Ruth	22
Townsend, Jeff	170
Trachsel, Greg	132,188
Tramel, Genna	111
Tranel, Karissa	294
Trego, Matt	293
Trotter, Andie	209
Trottor, Asia	301
T royer, Jason	186
Truesdale, Christina	89,207,232
Truitt, Steve	198
Truitt, Tiffani	213
Tucker, Robert	292
T ucker, Tiffanie	111,123
Tulipana, Kara	97
Tulipana, Kevin	97
Tumminello, Mike	186
Turley, Stacey	213,249,294
Turner, Becca	101,177
Turner, Joe	111,222
Turner, Laurie	233
Turner, Tami	211
Twohig, Mary Rose	121,179
Tyrrell, Susie	294
Tzu-Chun, Zoey Chen	208
Umali, Brian	89,214
Umscheid, Julie	111
Unger, David	89,199
Upchurch, James	111
Upchurch, Sandy	250
Uttech, Rachel	89,178
Valentino, Marco	219
Vallely, Mike	89
Van Compernolle, Scott	193
Van Quaethem, Renee	121,198,233
VanCleave, Karen	190,211
VanCompernolle, Carrie	190
VanCompernolle, Scott	218
Vandemore, Tony	168
Vanderwalker, Jacob	212
Vandivort, Jennifer	251
Vangel, Ryan	121
Vangoethemd, Romeo	296
Vannoy, Rena	111,	179
Varghese, Betty	121,179
Varrone, Mike	292
Vasser, James	121
Vaughn, Mike	186
Vece, Joel	148,296
Vedder, Cindy	232
Velten, Matt	195
Venezuala, Herencio	190
Venturella, Amy	181
Verman, Staci	111
Verseman, Mariann	187
Vest, Josh	89
Vetter, Gregory	124
Vibbert, Carolyn	89
Vieth, Julie	121
Vigil, Eduardo J.	204
Visnich, Carman	124
Vogel, Emily	236
Vogt, Beverly	91
Vollmer, Bill	121,190,199
Von Behren, Mike	190,201
Vouk, Jessica	111
Vratny, Dave	101
Wade, Lindsey	91,206
Wade, Tonya	111
Wagner, Jamie	219
Wahrenbrock, Lori	111,	198
Wainfurdi, Corey	121
Wainwright, Carrie	91,181
Waldschmidt, Erika	236
Walkup, Andy	156
Wallace, Jennifer	111,148,192
Walsh, Mike	257
Walters, Stephanie	196,301
Walthall, Timothy	265
Walz, Ellen	207
Walz, Jennifer	111, 184,189,198
Wambi, Chris	223
Wang, FengKang	121
Wang, Hueh-Yug	124
Wang, Hui-chin	121
Ward, Irving	146,289
Ward, Jen	151
Ward, Jennifer	111
Ware, John	130
Wareham, Julie	148
Warmann, Jennifer	91
Warner, Andrew	265
Warnick, Mary	184
Warren, Brittany	121
Warren, Jason	222
Warren, Michelle	294
Warren, Phil	188
Washburn, Jennifer	91
Waterkotte, Dand	168
Waters, Brian	156
Waters, Polly	187,287
Watkins, Jennifer	183
Watrous, Traci	101
Watson, Katie	294
Watson, Kelly	178
Watson, Keri	294
Watson, Michael	101
Watson, Mike	178,201,224
Vyattanarook, Wasana	121
Wattelet, Andee	122
Wayne, John	207
Weatherwax, Tracy	122,236
Weber, Jill	122
Weber, Michael	184,206
Weber, Shawn	111,	156,157,161,186
Weekley, Jo Ann
Weggesser, Julie	176,287
Wehmeyer, Julie
Weighill, Amy	294
Weinfurt, Corey
Weis, Susie	111
Weishaar, Brenda 111 194
Weitkamp, Robert	201
Welch, Tricia 91
Welge, Matthew 111 275
Wells, Mike	204,212,224,239,257
Wells, Warren	127
Wence, Scott	146
Wenger, Joy	213 224
Werdes, Julie	101 184
Werner, Kevin 136
Werner, Vickie	184
Wessel, Julee	151 257
West, Teresa 127
Weyforth, Katherine 101 148

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Whaley 
Wharton, Jake 296
Wheeler, Kathy	151
Wheeler, Kevin	184
Whipkey, Michael	275
Whitaker, Jacy	101
White, Daphne	122
White, Jean	122,198
White, Justin	198
White, Kevin	122,211
White, Melissa	91,170
White, Rachel	151,213
White, Robert	177
Whiteford, Russ	211
Whitehead, Ron	122,198,233
Whiting, Jennifer	216
Whitney, Gayle	122
Whittaker, Valerie	185
Whitten, Natalie	101,223,287
Wibbenmeyer, Karen	198
Wibe, Steve	122
Wickam, Jennifer	111
Wickenhouser, Keryi	134
Wickham, Kiersten	111,201,251
Wiechens, Julie	111
Wiecher, Meredith	91,189
Wiedmeyer, Christopher	122,275
Wiegert, Sean	293
Wiele, Diane	91
Wieseler, Amy	91,204
Wight, Anne	180
Wight, Les	91
Wilcox, Kara	201
Wildman, Nikki	209
Wiley, John	122
Wilkes, Brad	296
Wilkie, David	296
Wilkie, Susan	178
Willhaus, Janna	122,180,192
Williams, Andy	188,189
Williams, Courtney	91
Williams, Crystal
Williams, Darnella	240
Williams, Kelli	91
Williams, Kimberly	197
Williams, Mary	188,189
Williams, Rachel	187,190
Williams, Sean	156
Williams, Terrence	240
Williams, Thomas	101
Williams., Courtney	182
Williford, Heidy	187
Willits, Tasha	111,187
Wilson, Charity	183
Wilson, Christopher	222
Wilson, Elizabeth	239
Wilson, Jason	214
Wilson, Michelle	122,198
Wilson, Natalie	294
Wilson, Philip	127
Wilson, Ryan	91,179
Wilson, Samantha	231
Wilson, Shawna	127
Wilson, Stephanie	111
Wilson, Zak	188
Winfrey, Becky	101
Winfrey, Erin	91
Winkler, Geoff	181,198
Winkler, Geoffrey	111
Winkler, Julie	230
Winkler, Susan	294
Wintermann, Stephanie	190,215
Wirkus, Kristin	91
Wiss, Deena	101,240
Wissel, Mark	72,	111,	219,248,275
Witowski, Krista	191,239,287
Witt, Michael	91,214
Wittmer, Anne	101,190
Woehrer, Lori	101,223,237
Wolbers, Chad	148,219,248,296
Wolpers, Emily	162
Wolz, Mark	292
Wood, Bob
Wood, Chris	122,181
Wood, Mike	146
Wood, Nathan	82,122
Wood., Melinda	63
Woodrum, Carrie	91
Woods, Amy	122,179,216
Woods, April	122,180
Woods, Dave	249
Woods, Jennifer	91
Woods, Sarah	101,239
Woody, Sarah	197,232
Wooldridge, Mark	176,197,257
Wormsley, Heather	124
Worrell, Anna	67,178,236
Worthington, Debra	122
Worthington, Elizabeth	91,240
Woulfe, Amy	91
Wright, Chris	69,188
Wright, June	111,237
Wuertz, Nicky	213,294
Wurthmann, Nathan	122
Wyckoff, Sarah	122,198
Wysock, Kevin	148
Wyzlic, Michael	177
Yaeger, Shelly	91,191,201
Yamaguchi, Akiyo	206,208
Yang, Xue-Mei	122
Yanick, Nicole	91,196
Yannotta, Matt	198
Yates, Joe	293
Yeager, Adam	176,177
Yeager, Christina	91
Yeater, Craig	122,179,182
Yochim, Brian	193
York, Angela	144
Youcha, Emily	180
Young, Christy	43,63,111,212,213
Young, Maria-Elena	194,195
Young, Melody	214,215
Young, Steven	101
Youngsteadt, Elsa	91,184
Yuracko, Melanie	91,184,224
Zahner, Peggy	91,218
Zahra, Mike	296
Zapf, Sarah	101,184,224
Zawadzki, Ewa	72,181,251
Zeck, James	292
Zeitner, Aaron	292
Zemple, Valerie	207,232
Zeni, Debbie	294
Zerillo, Mike	212,296
Zesch, Emily	91,184
Zimmer, Dan	170
Zimmer, Kim	200
Zimmerman, Ann	207
Zitko, Chris	43,134,135
Zupancic, Janelle	214
Zygmunt, Adam	222
Zyk, Laura	101,323

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Junior Laura Hoechst, photo editor, shows the staff what she thinks of their photo requests. 
Hoechst worked with a staff of three photographers to produce all of the photos for the book.

Sophomores Chris Griffin, sports editor, and Sara Reisdorf, assistant features editor, display their 
strength and Bulls apparel.

Sophomore Beth Kelly, features editor, finds a way to smile despite her stress in meeting the 
next deadline. Kelly was responsible for assigning all stories in the book, coaching writers and 
writing many of the stories herself.

Sophomore Sara Reisdorf makes a feeble attempt to get a chuckle out of those in the office. 
Staff members had to find ways to entertain themselves when the hours spent in a room 
without windows started to catch up with them.

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1996 Echo Staff

Seniors Antony George, photographer, and Renee Short, editor-in-chief, attempt to entice 
adviser David Fortney away from his office late at night with cotton candy.

Senior Renee Short, editor-in-chief, contemplates giving up on the deadline and going to bed, 
instead. The Echo staff completed every deadline on time.

Row 1: Renee Short, editor-in-chief; David Fortney, adviser; Mo Mitra, assistant editor Row 2: 
Christie Stone, Jill Huggins, Angie Bowers, Melissa Hanthom, Susan Senger, Cassandra Howze, 
Jenni Odefey, Elizabeth Kelly, Kelly Beale Row 3: Christie Paulsell, Jill Snitker, Laura Hoffman, 
Cindy McCabe, Mike Cavato, Laura Zyk, Leia Fizette, Jen Bauman

Editor-In-Chief 
Renee Short
Assistant Editor 
Mo Mitra
Adviser 
David Fortney
Copy/Features 
Kelly Beale, copy editor 
Elizabeth Kelly, features editor 
Jennifer Bauman, assistant copy 
Laura Hoffman, assistant copy 
Adam Potthast, assistant features 
Sara Reisdorf, assistant features 
Eric Rotert, assistant copy
Academics
Angie Bowers, co-editor 
Michael Cavato, co-editor
Student Life
Cassandra Howze, co-editor 
Laura Zyk, co-editor
People
Leia Fizette, editor 
Jenni Odefey, assistant
Sports
Chris Griffin, editor 
Jill Huggins, assistant 
Christie Stone, assistant
Organizations 
Cindy McCabe, editor 
Jennifer Adams, assistant 
Liz Norby, assistant 
Susan Senger, assistant
Greek
Jill Snitker, editor 
Jessica Neighbors, assistant
Photography 
Laura Hoechst, editor 
Antony George Rachael Grissom Kerry Nekola Hemal Patel
Advertising
Melissa Hanthorn, manager (fall) 
Mathew George, co-manager (spring) 
Jennifer Prill, co-manager (spring) 
Jennifer Adams Christina Paulsell Sandi Powell Erica Sule
Open/Division/Close Copy 
Elizabeth Kelly
Open/Division/Close Design 
Rene Short

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So there we went, through a year of college and change. In one year, we demonstrated our 
ability to cope by COMING TO TERMS with the changes in ourselves and our world.

We banded together and formed our own group during the Million Man March to build 
awareness of African American males on campus.

In terms of a University, we went from Northeast Missouri State to Truman State University. To 
find the new identity, we looked at the top of our diplomas, parking stickers or University 
mailings.

We discovered access to the World Wide Web and put ourselves on the fast track of the 
information super highway. The road to success was more than acing a class. It was volunteering 
our time to pick up trash for the Adopt-a-Street program. We gained a sense of balance 
between academics and service.

Meanwhile, we shared a dorm room with our best friend and learned to live with each other's 
bad habits. We survived our fears and went out on a limb to be-

A few students are brave enough to make the cold trek to classes despite the snow-laden 
campus. With wind chill factors hitting as low as -20 at some times, students mummied in 
scarves and coats choosing to layer clothes for practical rather than trendy reasons and many 
evening activities were cancelled, (photo by Laura Hoechst)

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Members of Sigma Sigma Sigma social sorority prepare to meet their new sisters at the Yell-In. 
After a week of rush, girls who received bids would finally be greeted into the group of people 
who would include some of their best friends and have an impact on their lives during their 
future years of college (photo by Laura Hoechst)

A student watches his puppies play in the empty fountain outside the Student Union Building. 
People often brought their animals to frolic in the fountain, whether it was empty or full, (photo 
by Kristen Schnelten)

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Senior Jason Stratman bows his head in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Eternal Flame. As 
a conclusion to a week of events commemorating King, President Jack Magruder led a 
candlelight vigil from Baldwin Hall to the Eternal Flame (photo by Laura Hoechst)

Senior Kerry Nekola flashes a smile after graduating from Northeast Missouri State University 
with a bachelor of science in nursing degree. The 1996 spring class was the last class to graduate 
under this name, therefore, graduates were offered the opportunity to request a 
commemorative Truman State University diploma (photo by Antony George)

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come a Student Senate representative or an All-American athlete. We found ourselves on the 
pages of the Index fulfilling goals or missing the mark. Wrestlers Karega Scott and Kevin Bates 
traveled to the 
Regional competition only to fall short of their dreams. We dealt with lossed. We celebrated the 
swim team's capture of 8th place at the NCAA Division II Championships. 

We celebrated tradition as our fraternity or sorority hosted alumni during Homecoming. We 
realized our letters determined our code of behavior, but we determined where our behavior 
took us.

We decided when to challenge the tradition. U-102 sought funding and brought the University 
closer to airwaves receiving the Board of Governor's approval for a new radio transmitter.

We knew we could accomplish whatever task we set out to complete. We faced the world head-
on, COMING TO TERMS with the changes that college presented us. We came to terms with 
ourselves and our world.

A member of the swim team dives into the pool in the Natatorium of the Pershing Building while 
other teammates take a break from swimming laps to watch. The swim team, led by Coach Seth 
Huston, proudly finished eighth at the NCAA Division II Championships.(photo submitted)

COMING TO TERMS

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Volume 95 of the Northeast Missouri State University Echo was printed by Jostens Publishing 
Company of Topeka, Kan. The press run of 3,200 copies was printed on 80-pound double-coated 
gloss enamel paper.

The 1996 Echo was produced using four Macintosh LC475 computers, two Macintosh Classic 
computers, a QMS-PS 410 laser printer and an Apple LaserWriter Select 360. The 328 pages 
were submitted using Aldus PageMaker 4.2, Microsoft Word 5.1 and Jostens Yeartech programs. 
All artwork in the publication was submitted camera-ready.

The cover is a lithograph with a grain cord. It is Royal Purple 527 blind embossed with a top 
screen Silver 329.

The endsheets are printed with Royal Purple 527 on Orchid 299 transicolor stock.

The portraits for the people, Greeks and Organizations sections were taken by Campus Photo, 
Marceline, Mo.

The body copy for the 1996 Echo was set in 10-point Palatino. Cutlines were in eight-point 
Palatino. The body copy for the opening, close and division pages was set in 14-point New 
Century Schoolbook. The cover type was set in News Gothic. Various fonts and type sizes were 
used for headlines and subheadlines throughout the book.

All advertising was sold by members of the Echo advertising department. Advertisements were 
prepared and submitted camera-ready. All inquiries should be forwarded to the Echo advertising 
department.

The 1996 Echo is a copyrighted publication. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form 
without prior written consent of the Echo adviser and staff.

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Evidence of Kirksville's harsh winter remains on the bells in the quad in front of Missouri Hall. 
Bell Wall was a gift of Joe Burdman (photo by Laura Hoechst)

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