(Front Cover) Truman State University Choose Echo 1998 (Page i) Choose... (Page ii) Your Memories 8 Mini-Mag Your adventure 20 Student life Your Game 52 Sports Your Course 106 Academics Your identity 138 People Your Interest 192 Organizations Your Page 294 Index (Page iii) (Page 1) Choose... photo by Cheri Heiser Truman State University 1998 Echo Volume 97 Enrollment 6,300 Echo Yearbook Student Union Building Media Center Truman State University Kirksville, Missouri 63501 (660) 785-4450 echo@academic.truman.edu Copyright (c)1998 All rights reserved (Page 2) Students gather to listen to a band perform at Dog Days. The day included bands Show-Off, Wank and Goldfinger. An estimated 1,200 to 1,500 people came to the corner of LaHarpe and Franklin streets to enjoy the day sponsored by the Student Activities Board. Senior Doug Jameson casts his vote for Student Senators. Student Senate worked with faculty and other students on many campus committees, such as Freshman Week and Educator of the Year. One of Senate's biggest issues to tackle was the parking situation on campus. 2 Opening (Page 3) As part of Truman State University's community we were surrounded daily by decisions and choices-- choices that led to the make-up of our identities as college students. No longer were we sheltered, but we were given the choice to shine as individuals. Truman allowed us the choice to be a part of hundreds of campus organizations, ranging from religious affiliations to Greek families.Academically, we chose our majors, our views and our classes. College gave us the right and the opportunity to speak out, join forces behind our beliefs and choose our paths. Everyday we faced decisions, some that would affect the rest of our lives and some that simply got us through another day. No matter what choices we made, they affected our peers, arid their decisions affected us. We were not alone in anything we did at Truman State University. Junior Kim Thomas dissects her frog in Physiology class. The class was dissecting the amphibians to study the cardiac muscle and learn the structure of the heart. The class was taught by Mark Wright, assistant professor of biology (photos by Cheri Heiser) Opening 3 (Page 4) Senior Mike Johnson jumps over a water barrier in the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the Truman Open. The track meet was the first home meet held at Truman in 21 years. It was also the first meet held on the Kenneth L. Gardner Track (photo by Charlie Hinderliter) Students check out what campus organizations had to offer at the Activities Fair. Many groups set up booths so students could learn how to get involved. Freshmen found it especially useful in finding out what was available to them at Truman (photo by Tina Patel) 4 Opening (Page 5) With all the new events and additions to Truman, we had the choice to be in on the excitement On Aug. 25 the Student Recreation Center had its grand opening. This gave every student at Truman State University the choice to be physically fit. Many students took advantage of the addition as we saw a constant stream of visitors crossing Franklin Street. In the spring of 1998, a new radio station was created on the 88.7 FM dial. Made possible by past students and faculty, KTRM gave students the chance to be heard across Adair County. In sports, the first Truman Open in 21 years was held as the first meet ever run on the Kenneth L. Gardner Track, an event that brought the home crowd to its feet. Other changes affected the University. Changes were happening at Truman State University. Everyone had the choice to be involved or to sit on the sidelines. Junior Leo Kirsch sketches on the Quad for a drawing class. Art students had to spend a great deal of time outside the classroom working on projects. They could often be seen carrying large portfolios and supplies around campus (photo by Cheri Heiser) Opening 5 (Page 6) Sophomore Dustin Sollars and senior Tamara Craig sit outside McClain Hall for their part in the Rock-a-thon. Beta Theta Pi social fraternity and Alpha Gamma Delta social sorority sponsored the event to support the Christian Community Clinic. Campus organizations completed thousands of hours of service for local and national philanthropies (photo by Cheri Heiser) Libby Rowe, instructor of art, gives a student some suggestions as her class meets outside Kirk Memorial. As the weather got warmer, many professors took their classes outdoors to escape the classroom. The warm weather and spring growth provided an appropriate setting for the drawing class (photo by Cheri Heiser) 6 Opening (Page 7) Members of Greek organizations meet in Kirk Gym for coronation during Greek Week. Fraternities and sororities teamed up to compete against other groups during the week. The theme for Greek Week was Letters of Today, Leaders of Tomorrow (photo by Linda Reed) We had the chance to expand our knowledge beyond simply studying the books. On April 4, we had the chance to see Nobel Peace Prize winner F. W. de Klerk speak to a full Baldwin Auditorium. The former South African president had a lot to say, and we had a lot to ask him. We learned from each other. As the world continued to spin, we didn't just sit back and watch the time fly by. We spoke our minds and took a stand. Petitions were signed in favor of the widening of Highway 63. Some students picketed gas stations and Patty's University Bookstore. As students, we had the choice and the right to stand up for what we thought was right. The choices we made directly affected the University community. That was part of what made Truman so great. We were each just a small part of a bigger institution, but all of our decisions made a difference. Opening 7 (Page 8) The statue of Joseph Baldwin stands on the Quad facing Kirk Memorial. The building was the location of the old Baldwin Hall, which was destroyed by fire in 1924. Baldwin founded the University as a normal school in 1867. (photo by Josh Adams) 8 Mini-mag (Page 9) CHOOSE... We chose to focus only on the present or to recognize our past. Our history was part of what made us who we were. Without those who came before us, the school we knew would not have been the same. Each person who had been a part of the University was a part of its story. We looked at the buildings on campus everyday, but only some of us knew the story behind them. They got their names from the leaders that were part of the legacy of Truman State University. We may have questioned why Joseph Baldwin was facing the wrong way, but some of us knew the truth about the fire of 1924. We heard stories about a lake on campus and wondered where it went. The football team competed for the Hickory Stick each year, but only some of us knew the story behind it. We may have wondered how the Echo, the Index or even Kirksville began. It was hard for us to imagine life without Truman State University. Even though the University went through many name changes, the spirit of Truman State University remained strong in the memories we shared. your memories Mini-mag Mini-mag 9 (Page 10) The first campus buildings stand near the lake in the early 1900s. The lake was a common place for students to frequent. The footbridge connected the sides of the campus. The lake was lost in 1924 when it was drained to put out the Baldwin Hall fire, (photo courtesy of Pickler Memorial Library) Pioneering Education No one knows for sure why Joseph Baldwin chose Kirksville to build a normal school, but many people's lives changed because of it. Baldwin was living in Logansport, Ind. and serving as principal of the Cass County Normal School when a relative from Kirksville contacted him. J.J. Grigsby urged Baldwin to come to Kirksville and open a normal school of his own. Grigsby, along with St. Louis mayor John B. Merwin, convinced Baldwin to come to Kirksville. Baldwin came to Kirksville on Feb. 13, 1867 by railroad and a one-horse buggy. The next day, he made negotiations for the Cumberland Academy building. It had been used by the Christian Church, but the owners wanted to use it for school purposes. Baldwin hired five faculty members. They were Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Greenwood, Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Ferris and W.P. Nason. He employed the men for a term of ten years at a salary of $1,000 a year each, but the women's salary was not known. The school opened for registration on Sept. 2, 1867. It was an interesting group of 140 students, according to Walter H. Ryle's Centennial History of the Northeast Missouri State Teachers College. Many of the students were veterans of the Civil War. One of Baldwin's chief administration duties was to keep the North and South veterans from creating disturbances. The school year was divided into four terms, and a vacation of one week came between each term. Tuition per term was $12.50, or $50 a year. Room and board in a private home cost between $3 and $3.50 per week. The second year, the enrollment grew to 203 students. Baldwin hired six new faculty to meet the school's needs. The school made $1,185 the second year, which became Baldwin's salary. The first year it had lost $315. Baldwin continued as the school's president until 1881, when he resigned to accept the presidency at Sam Houston Normal Institute at Huntsville, Texas. Baldwin began a strong institution, and it continued with his spirit. 10 Mini-Mag (Page 11) The Way it Was... Names of the University 1867 North Missouri Normal School and Commercial College 1868 North Missouri Normal School 1870 First District Normal School 1919 Northeast Missouri State Teachers College 1967 Northeast Missouri State College 1972 Northeast Missouri State University 1996 Truman State University Leaving Legacies Cumberland Academy was the original building of the Normal School in 1867. Joseph Baldwin opened the Normal School on Sept. 2 with five faculty members and 140 students. He served as the president until 1881. (photo courtesy of Pickler Memorial Library) Baldwin Hall Baldwin Hall was the only building on campus from 1873 to 1901. The first Baldwin Hall burned down on Jan. 28, 1924. The new Baldwin Hall was dedicated on May 19, 1938; the cost of rebuilding Baldwin Hall was $207,000. Baldwin Hall was named after Joseph Baldwin, the founder and first president of the University. Barnett Hall Barnett Hall was built in 1970. In 1984, an addition to the original building was completed to provide added agricultural and science resources. Another addition was completed in 1993 that included the University's Speech and Hearing Clinic and the Nursing Independent Learning Center. The building was named after Otho L. Bamett, a former professor and division head. Bamett Hall was the only academic building located on the other side of Franklin Street. Blanton Hall Blanton Hall was first Occupied on Sept. 3, 1949 and, along with Nason Hall, became the first college dormitory. Blanton was originally an all female dorm and housed a dining hall. The building was named after Joseph P. Blanton, who was president of the University from 1882- 1891. Mini-mag 11 (Page 12) The old Baldwin Hall and the lake were considered some of the most attractive features on campus until the fire in 1924. Students enjoyed spending time near the lake. It was tradition for male students to swim across the lake to pick a lily for their girlfriends. The lake was drained to put out the fire. The Quad stood where the lake was located. Baldwin Hall was rebuilt in 1938 in a new location, (photo courtesy of Pickler Memorial Library) In a Blaze of Glory Joseph Baldwin was not always facing the wrong way. The statue on the Quad faced the original Baldwin Hall until its demise in 1924. At 3:30 p.m. on Jan. 24 of that year, President John R. Kirk discovered the building was on fire. According to Centennial History of the Northeast Missouri State Teachers College by Walter H. Ryle, the fire started on the third floor of the east end of the building, but the cause of the fire would never be known. The building had been considered a fire hazard for a long time. The fire spread quickly and the entire building was soon engulfed in flames. Kirk, head janitor John J. Jack and the rest of the janitorial force worked to fight the fire until the Kirksville firefighting crew arrived. They had to retreat when the heat became unbearable. The fire engine pumped water from the campus lake, but the fire was so hot the water seemed to turn to steam before it struck the burning wood. After it was determined that Baldwin Hall could not be saved, efforts were made to save Science Hall on the west and the library on the northeast corner of Baldwin Hall. Science Hall was saved because of a fire door, but the library building was destroyed. The loss of Baldwin Hall was estimated at $150,000, of which $60,000 was covered by insurance. The lake was drained to put out the fire. The lake was 16 feet deep in its deepest parts and stocked with carp. Two bridges were over the lake. One was a footbridge over which the football team would run on their way to the football field. When the playing field was muddy, the players swam across the lake after a game on the way to the locker rooms in Science Hall. White lilies grew in clusters on the lake. It became tradition for male students to swim across the lake to pick a lily for their girlfriends. The lake was never a part of the University's campus again. In the hole left by the basement of Baldwin Hall, the Sunken Garden was created. The new Baldwin Hall was built in 1938. 12 Mini-Mag (Page 13) The Way it Was... 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 Russell G. Warren 1990-1994 W. Jack Magruder 1994- Leaving Legacies The library burns in the fire in 1924. The fire destroyed the library and Baldwin Hall. The insurance on the building and its contents was $60,000, an estimated one-third of its value. A new library was rebuilt in 1925, but very few books were saved from the old library, (photo courtesy of Pickler Memorial Library) Fair Apartments Fair Apartments were built in 1958 during the administration of Walter H. Ryle. The thirty- apartment complex was named after Eugene Fair, who served as the sixth president of the University from 1925 to 1937. The apartments housed three students each and were located near Ryle Hall. Brewer Hall Brewer Hall completed the north wing of the Blanton-Nason Halls complex and originally housed 178 men. It later housed sorority members. The building was ready to be occupied in the fall of 1959. Brewer Hall was named for Basil Brewer, who graduated from the University in 1901 at the age of 17. Brewer wrote the words to the school song, "Old Missou," and went on to become a journalist. Dobson Hall Dobson Hall was first occupied in the fall of 1961 and was built during the administration of Walter H. Ryle. The dormitory originally housed 484 men, but in the early 1990s, Dobson offered a co-ed living option. The dorm was named for the fourth president of the College, Dr. W.D. Dobson, who served from 1891 to 1899. Mini-mag 13 (Page 14) Kirksville locals stand outside the Democrat Office in the early days of the town. Kirksville was named after Jesse Kirk, a local tavern owner. The name Kirksville meant "village of churches." (photo courtesy of Pickler Memorial Library) Battles of a Town Most residents never knew the stories behind the town of Kirksville. The first settlers arrived in 1829, calling the site "The Cabins." Kirksville was officially chartered as a town in 1857, but got its name in 1841. Mr. Jesse Kirk owned a tavern and his wife was an excellent cook. Three local commissioners stayed there, and after enjoying whiskey and a turkey dinner, they named the town after their hosts. The name Kirksville actually meant village of churches. One of the most commonly known historical events was the Battle of Kirksville. It was fought Aug. 6, 1862. Two thousand Confederate sympathizers faced 1,000 Union troops. Superior equipment and organization led to the victory of the federal forces in a bloody battle which won the area for the Union. In 1918, as the town was recovering from World War I, another killer struck. Spanish influenza caused many people to die from pneumonia in two to five days. No funerals with open caskets were allowed, and people who were sick were quarantined. Places where more than 20 people gathered were closed, including schools and churches. An emergency hospital was set up. The building and supplies were donated and Osteopathic students contributed their time. The first death came in late September, and the school reopened Nov. 20. Kirksville saloons had a rough road in early years. Local elections voted them out between 1894 and 1898 and again in 1907 until the federal government lifted the ban on alcohol. On April 27, 1899, a tornado tore apart the town. It destroyed over forty houses on a path from the southwest to the northeast parts of town. The funnel hit ground at 6:15 p.m., and by the time it left, over 30 were dead. The Depression hit Kirksville hard. A room was furnished by a local businessman where women set up sewing machines to repair clothes for the 150 schoolchildren who could not attend school for lack of adequate clothing. Later a canning room and garden were added to provide food for the poor. Relief came from federal sources with the passing of the New Deal. 14 Mini-Mag (Page 15) The Way it Was... Kirksville Population 1860 658 1870 1,471 1880 2,314 1890 3,516 1900 5,966 1910 6,347 1920 7,213 1930 8,293 1940 10,080 1950 11,100 1960 13,123 1970 15,560 1998 17,000 Leaving Legacies Kirk Building Kirk Building was originally named the Auditorium-Gymnasium Building and then Kirk Auditorium. It was built during John R. Kirk's administration. The building opened on April 24, 1923. During the administration of Walter H. Ryle, the Board of Regents agreed to change the name to Kirk Building to avoid confusion with the new College Auditorium that was to be completed in 1958. The building was named after John R. Kirk, the fifth president of the University who served from 1899 to 1925. A devastating cyclone in 1899 touched down southwest of what became Truman State University's campus. Its pathway through the eastern part of the city was said to be 600 feet wide, (photo courtesy of Pickler Memorial Library) McClain Hall McClain Hall was originally called the Administration-Humanities Building when it was completed in the spring of 1977. The building was rededicated in 1990 for Charles McClain, the University's 10th president. Nason Hall Nason Hall, along with Blanton Hall, was the first dormitory on campus. It was originally all female, housing 128 students starting in the fall of 1949. It was connected to Brewer and Blanton Halls by breezeways. The building was named after the second president of the University, William P. Nason, who served from 1881-1882. Mini-Mag 15 (Page 16) The first football team in 1900. The Normal School played its first intercollegiate game on Nov. 2 against Oaklawn College. The Kirksville team won 72-0. The Hickory Stick became a school football tradition, as the team played Maryville every year, and the winner got to keep the Hickory Stick until the next year, (photo courtesy of Pickler Memorial Library) Athletics was part of the University from the beginning. In Joseph Baldwin's first published catalogue of 1868-69, he said, "physical exercises will be held daily in all the departments." During the first years of the school, ten minutes after 10 a.m. was set aside for calisthenics. The drills were discontinued in the fall of 1899 by President John R. Kirk. The first gymnasium was completed in 1901, but it was only partially equipped for gymnastic work. In 1905, another gymnasium was completed. One gymnasium was used by men and the other by women. The first outdoor sport in which students showed much interest was baseball. Games were confined to teams within the school until 1897, when the Normal School played the American College of Osteopathy at the Kirksville Fairgrounds. The first field day was held in 1895 at the Kirksville Fairgrounds. It included dashes, shot put, a bicycle race and a faculty dash. Citizens of Kirksville donated prizes for each event. The Normal School played its first intercollegiate football game in 1900 versus Oaklawn College. The first known use of the term Bulldog was in 1908, when football coach O.C. Bell used it to refer to his players. It was made the official mascot in 1915. At the end of the 1930 football season, the president at the State Teachers College in Maryville sent a hickory stick to President Eugene Fair, after the Bulldogs had beaten the Bearcats 20-7. It was understood that the school winning the game would keep the stick until the following year. The Hickory Stick game became an annual tradition. The Normal School had no official school colors prior to 1902, when Basil Brewer wrote the song "The Purple and the White." His song was adopted as the official song of the school, and purple and white were made the official school colors. In 1923, a new Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic Association was organized. The membership consisted of five teachers colleges: Kirksville, Maryville, Warrensburg, Springfield, and Cape Girardeau. The first conference game was held in 1924. 16 Mini-Mag (Page 17) The Way it Was... Excerpt from "Old Missou" by Basil Brewer "Old Missou" and "Old Missouri." And Normal Number One, Fondly cling thee to the mem'ry Of old "Missouri's Son." Gladly thee our hearts we tender By the dim and flick'ring light, Every lad a proud defender Of the Purple and the White. In debates or feats athletic, The braoder field of life, Midst the shifting scenes of progress, Where the fiercest fights are rife, Taught by many a glorious vict'ry From many a hard fought fight. They have learned they have to reckon With the Purple and the White. Leaving Legacies The cheerleaders celebrate at the Homecoming Pep Rally in 1954. Cheerleaders wore the letter K on their uniforms to represent Kirksville. The school was unofficially called Kirksville State Teachers College, (photo from 1955 Echo) Ophelia Parrish The building was used as a demonstration building for students to practice their techniques and was designed to house elementary and junior high school students. In 1923 the building was named for Ophelia A. Parrish who served as supervisor of the Practice School from 1899 to 1903 and as head librarian and professor of library economy from 1903 to 1915. Pershing Building Pershing Building was built with three wings. The center wing was to house classrooms, offices and the arena. The left wing was to be used to accommodate women's physical education and nurses training, while the right wing would have classrooms and the natatorium. It was named for alumnus Gen. John J. Pershing, who commanded the American Expeditionary Forces to France during World War I, Pickler Memorial Library The library was named after S.M. Pickler, a Kirksville resident and a member of the first class to graduate from the University. Pickler donated $25,000 to build the library when the University hit a period of delay in the construction. The building was dedicated in 1925. Mini-Mag 17 (Page 18) Christine Rockhold and Ray Raines reign as the Echo Queen and King for the 1964 Echo. Each year, the yearbook held a royalty competition. The winners were selected by mail from such celebrities as Bob Hope, Ronald Reagan and Norman Rockwell (photo from 1964 Echo) Power of the Pen The University had a variety of student publications throughout its history. The Model School Headlight was the first student paper created in January 1888; the five issues were published by the students of the Model School. The first student publication with longevity, the Normal Message, was created in 1894 and lasted for six years. Before the students had a newspaper, campus news was published through the "Normal Column" in the Kirksville newspapers. The Zetosophian Literary Society created a 30-page magazine in June 1893. The following year, the society joined with the Senior Literary Society and the Philomathian Society to create the Sen-zet-phi magazine that was published in June 1894. Only one issue was made. The first yearbook was published in June 1901. Originally titled the Mnameion, Greek for the record or remembrance of a person or thing, the book was financed by Olney Bondurant, a prominent member of the Websterian Debating Society. The book was called the Echo each year following because it was an echo of education on the campus. The 1934 yearbook was called the Annual. In 1925, the Echo started the tradition of sponsoring an Echo Queen. In 1949, the Echo King was introduced. Royalty were selected based on their appearances. In some years, the queens were chosen by mail by celebrities such as Bob Hope, Ronald Reagan and Norman Rockwell. This practice was discontinued after 1967. The first issue of the newspaper was published and distributed in 1909. The Kirksville Normal School Index was organized by Mary E. McCool, a postgraduate student. Undergraduate students and faculty formed a committee to establish an allschool newspaper. The first paper was available for a cost of 25 cents and was only four pages. From 1919 until 1967, Student Senate assumed the responsibility of publishing the paper, and it was edited by journalism students. The paper ran on a weekly publishing schedule. The only time the newspaper published daily was in April of 1919 for a conference of the Northeast Missouri High School. 18 Mini-Mag (Page 19) The Way it Was... The University newspaper had the names Kirksville Normal School Index, Northeast Missourian, Teachers College Index and the Index. The manuscript for the 1924 Echo was destroyed in the Baldwin Hall fire. In 1947, Blue Key honor fraternity began producing the University's directory. Eleven issues of the Normal Message, a monthly magazine, were created from 1894 to 1900. Students work to meet their deadline for an issue of the 1941-42 Index. The campus newspaper began in 1909. For several years, Student Senate produced the Index (photo from 1942 Echo) Leaving Legacies Ryle Hall Ryle Hall was built during the administration of Walter H. Ryle. The building was first occupied in the fall of 1963 and housed 613 women. The building was named after Walter H. Ryle, who served as the University's seventh president from 1937-1967. Ryle began to house Ryle North and South Colleges in 1988. Ryle remained the only all-female residence hall on campus in the 1990s. Stokes Stadium Stokes Stadium was dedicated in a ceremony preceding a Bulldog home football game in 1930. It was engineered by James Stephen Stokes, supervisor of grounds from 1925 to 1950. The stadium was unnamed until after his death in 1951. Violette Hall Violette Hall opened in 1965. It was named after Eugene Morrow Violette, one of the great teachers of the University. He served as faculty from 1900 to 1923. Violette founded the Historial Society of Adair County and the Historical Society of the College. He started the campus, museum, which was later named for him, and he was largely responsible for creating the Index. The building was remodeled and scheduled to reopen in 1998. Mini-Mag 19 (Page 20) Students gather on the Quad to watch a group perform plays by Shakespeare. The performances were part of a celebration for Shakespeare's birthday. Warm weather at the end of the spring semester brought many students outdoors to study or just relax (photo by Josh Adams) 20 Student Life (Page 21) CHOOSE... College gave us the chance to make our own decisions and investigate new avenues. For most of us, it was our first chance to show our true colors without having to answer to anyone. This included where we chose to worship, how we showcased our talents and how we spent our free time. More than anything, we had the chance to stand up on our own and express ourselves. Several issues were brought up during the course of the year where it became important to express our feelings. Controversial issues included cohabitation, the campus parking situation and campus safety. On the other hand, college brought new and old friends together. The places where we gathered as friends shaped our lives, too. Maybe it was in the residential hall cafeteria, at the local bandfest, at a theater production or on the road to a spring break paradise. Even though we had the chance to go our separate ways, Homecoming brought the entire campus together. No matter what we were part of during our time at Truman State University, "Oh, The Places We Would Go!" your adventure Student Life 21 (Page 22) Freshman Emily Hankins, junior Rachel De Young, and freshmen Claire De Voss and Heather Rasmussen work out on ski machines while watching the basketball game below. The Rec Center gave students a place to work out during the day without interfering with classes or practices in Pershing Building. Free weights, aerobics classes and a track were just some of the facilities available (photo by Josh Adams) Students play an intramural volleyball game on one of the Rec Center's four courts. Three of the courts could be separated by retractable screens, all marked for volleyball and basketball. The courts were used for intramural games, special events and students' pick-up games (photo by Josh Adams) 22 Student Life (Page 23) perspiration Rec Center grand opening,student wins out over campus, new equipment utilized The new Student Recreation Center offered students a more convenient location to work out with a wider variety of equipment. The official grand opening ceremony was held Aug. 25. President Jack Magruder addressed the audience and praised the students on their efforts to build the new facility. One major problem still faced the Student Recreation Center--the name. Some wanted the name to fully encompass all of its users, but others wanted it to reflect all the work that students put into getting the center opened. After much consideration of the names, the building committee narrowed the choices to the Student Recreation Center and the Campus Recreation Center. Director Susan Limestall organized a student advisory board to make the final decision. "At the September meeting of the building committee, we revisited the issue of the name and it was overwhelmingly voted the Student Recreation Center," Limestall said. On any given day, the number of people exercising in the building ranged from 750 to 1,000 people. The center was open to faculty and students only. "We try, but there is no way to do everything for everybody," Limestall said. Reactions to the Rec Center were positive. Senior Brian Berger said it was a welcome change for students. "It was much better to use because the athletic teams aren't over there which makes the machinery a lot more accessible," Berger said. That opinion reflected the idea behind the creation of the Rec Center. Students wanted to be guaranteed a place to exercise. According to Limestall, the original problem of students exercising versus athletic practices would never occur again. "The idea is that Pershing Building would revert to be supportive of academic as well as athletic needs while the Rec Center would remain open for individual students," Limestall said. Junior Sabrina Gibbar also found the Rec Center to be more accessible for students wanting to exercise. "I think the Rec Center is a lot more convenient than Pershing was last year," Gibbar said. "It also has a lot more to offer students." The Student Recreation Center offered 30 pieces of equipment and machines. Crowning the facility were three 84-foot basketball courts which could be converted into volleyball courts. The Rec Center also contained a multipurpose room. Most students found the Rec Center worth the wait. by Adam Gebhardt Student Senate President Kirk McCarty addresses those in attendance at the Oct. 17 dedication of the Student Recreation Center. The official grand opening of the center was held Aug. 25. The center was dedicated as the Student Recreation Center to reflect the student initiative behind the project (photo by Cheri Heiser) Student Recreation Center 23 (Page 24) proclaim accessories show inner faith, serve as a reminder, reflect inner being, "What would Jesus do?" was the most frequently asked question across campus, as students displayed their faith with bracelets of various colors carrying the simple letters, WWJD. Students displayed their faith in many other ways, such as wearing crosses, sweatshirts and T- shirts. Across campus, one could see the bright colors of the Catholic Newman Center's "We're More Than Just A Church" T-shirts or the unified grays of the Campus Christian Fellowship apparel. Some students even went as far as to wear the clothing attire, the bracelet, and even at times, a cross. "I own two Newman shirts, a gold cross necklace, a cross ring and a WWJD bracelet," sophomore Tricia Boyle said. "I guess it just helps to remind me how much God is part of my life." Students were able to easily identify those who attended church services simply by the clothing attire or accessories they wore throughout campus. Often, however, the question would arise as to whether or not the students took what they wore seriously. "I don't always think about the bracelet I wear, but I find that when I have my hands on the steering wheel and am getting angry I just look at the bracelet and say, 'Tricia, your life is good so calm down,'" Boyle said. Students who wore the bracelets were often left to second guess their every action, asking "Would Jesus do that?" When it came down to it; however, students had to realize they were only human. "Just because you wear a WWJD bracelet, it doesn't mean you become superhuman," Boyle said. Students of the strongest faith were not the only people that would wear signs of faith across campus. Even those who did not share in the Christian faith still found themselves wearing the common signs of faith. Senior Christine Brooks, an atheist, wore a cross that she received as a gift. "I wear a cross that belonged to my mom and I feel good to show it," Brooks said. "When I see others with crosses, I am more careful of what I say." Some students were opposed to the wearing of certain signs of faith believing it was disrespectful. One such sign was clothing apparel that pictured Jesus. "I believe that someone shouldn't wear a picture of Jesus that they could get mustard or ketchup on," sophomore Melida Sanderson said. "I mean is ketchup or mustard on a picture of Jesus really that respectful?" Every person that wore some sign of faith had his/her own special reason for announcing it to the world. by Jeremy Early Sophomore Andy Bartek and freshman Ken Hussey struggle with senior Jennifer Odefey and freshman Bill Newton as part of the Newman Center's Homecoming skit. Newmanites participated in many Homecoming events, placing third in the skit competition and first in the Chairman's Cup. Campus religious groups were active in many areas outside of the spiritual realm, (photo by Cheri Heiser) 24 Student Life (Page 25) Rob Seimer, Mustafa Sawani, associate professor of economics, and Rev. Dave Maher participate in the Feed Your Soul program as part of the Monday Nights in Ryle series. The panel discussed the principle beliefs that set their religion apart from the others. The panel also discussed the different views of heaven and hell. Part of the program was devoted to answering audience questions (photo by Cheri Heiser) Symbols of faith served to remind students of their beliefs and were visible signs to others. Crosses and Bibles were more traditional ways for Christians to show their beliefs, and students of other faiths wore symbols of their beliefs. Others chose to show their faith through participation in campus groups with religious affiliations, (photo by Josh Adams) Showing Faith 25 (Page 26) Graduate student Dave Heaton and senior Steven Grote recruit interested people to be on The Monitor staff as senior Stephanie Yaeger waits to sign up. Organizations found the Activities Fair to be an efficient way to get information about their group out to the student body. Many freshmen attended the annual event to get a glimpse of the options available on campus. Students gather on the Mall for the annual Activities Fair. A variety of booths were set up to inform students about the different activities available on campus. Many booths showcased what organizations had to offer through pamphlets and scrapbooks. 26 Student Life (Page 27) Publicize find a niche discover campus opportunities promote activities It was a day for students to see what Truman State University had to offer and then to celebrate the spirit of Truman. The Activities Fair, which introduced students to the many organizations on campus, was held Aug. 27 on the Mall. The afternoon's events were sponsored by Cardinal Key and the Campus Activities and Organizations Center. It was part of the second annual Truman Day celebration. Ninety-six of the more than 200 campus organizations set up booths for the Activities Fair. Students had the opportunity to talk to people from campus groups and obtain some information about each one. Greek, academic, religious, professional and other organizations participated. Although the Activities Fair was open to everyone, freshmen were most likely to check out the booths. Freshman Ken Hussey went to the Activities Fair not looking for any specific group. "I am here to learn how to get involved and be an active member on campus," Hussey said. Hussey and other students seized the opportunity to check out a variety of groups at one time. Representatives from the organizations thought the day was a good way to recruit new members and get their group's name out to the rest of the student body. Junior Janet Noll sat at the Student Missouri State Teachers Association booth for an hour. She told prospective members about an upcoming picnic for the organization and asked them to sign up for more information. Noll thought the Activities Fair was beneficial for new students and for the organizations. "It is a good idea, especially for freshmen to see what organizations are on campus," Noll said. "Most people wouldn't know who we are otherwise." Senior Ruth Anne Beutler, Cardinal Key chair of the Activities Fair, said her goal was to let people know what was available on the campus. "If you are interested in something, there is probably a group on campus devoted to that interest," Beutler said. The opportunity to celebrate the Truman spirit did not end when the organizations' booths were taken down. Some groups set up another booth in Red Barn Park for the Truman Day celebration. They sponsored games for students to play and win prizes. Although it was meant to be a day dedicated to Truman, it was a day to focus on campus organizations. Whether soliciting new members, sponsoring a game or just getting their name out, organizations had the opportunity to get noticed by Truman students. Sophomore Tonya Pearce informs a prospective equestrian team member about the different events hosted by the organization. The Activities Fair, held on Aug. 27, was an excellent way for students to learn about the various organizations on campus. The event was on the Mall and featured nearly 100 campus groups (photos by Tina Patel) by Jennifer Odefey Activities Fair 27 (Page 28) To join or not to join? Students find their niche. Choosing the letters Rush, bid day, ceremonies and parties all sounded like the glamorous college life, but was it worth the money and the commitment attached to being a member in a sorority or fraternity? "I personally feel that I get my money's worth; I get so much out of my sisterhood," sophomore Delta Zeta Cara Murphy said. "It is the best thing that I ever invested my time and money in." Some people chose sororities and fraternities for different reasons. One of the reasons was for a sense of belonging. Incoming freshmen sometimes had a hard time adjusting to college life, but some felt that a sorority or fraternity gave them a place to feel comfortable and meet new people. Sororities and fraternities were also a great networking system. It was a good way to meet people who had a strong sense of loyalty and were happy to help a fellow member. They also provided an opportunity for leadership and enhanced relationships. "I get a lot out of my fraternity," Phi Kappa Tau Dan Mailath said. "I get to go to parties and meet all the other people in sororities and fraternities. We also have intramurals, Homecoming and Greek Week. I also feel that I have a brotherhood that will last a lifetime." Some students joined a sorority or fraternity simply because they wanted to meet new friends. "I joined to get to know more people," sophomore Sigma Kappa Gail Knaebel said. "I have a lot of fun and I enjoy everything about it." Still other people joined because a sorority or fraternity had many activities. "I joined for social reasons," freshman Joe Gaffney said. "Phi Lambda Chi is a small fraternity with only 40 to 50 members; therefore, there are no cliques, and we have a strong brotherhood." Not everyone felt the need to join a sorority or fraternity. Joining a sorority or fraternity required a lot of time and effort. It also took a lot of money to join a sorority or fraternity. Membership dues, clothes and party favors were just a few of the many expenses. There were a lot of other organizations that students could join, though. Service fraternities such as Alpha Phi Omega and service sororities such as Alpha Sigma Gamma and Tau Lambda Sigma offered an alternative for many students. "I did not join a fraternity because it would take time away from other activities," freshman Ken Lederle said. Some people did not join a sorority or fraternity because their friends were not joining. "I did not join a sorority because most of my friends were not part of sororities, and I didn't think it was something that I needed to do to fulfill my college experience," senior Jennifer Smith said. Truman provided plenty of opportunities to become involved, whether a student was Greek or not. by Jeri Munsterman Students participate in an intramural flag football game. Intramurals were a fun way for students to meet people and become involved. Many students participated in intramurals not only to meet people, but also to stay in shape (photo by Hemal Patel) 28 Student Life (Page 29) THE DECIDING FACTORS Seventy percent of Truman students were non-Greek. Over 5 percent of the female population belonged to Alpha Sigma Gamma service sorority. There were seven social sororities in the Panhellenic Council. There were 15 fraternities in the Interfraternity Council. The women of Alpha Sigma Gamma service sorority and the men of Pi Kappa Phi social fraternity perform their routine for the lip sync competition during Homecoming Week. The summer- themed act showcased the groups' dancing and creative talent. Non-Greek organizations, such as Missouri Hall, participated in the contest as well (photo by Josh Adams). The women of Alpha Phi social sorority show their spirit by participating in Homecoming karaoke. Homecoming events gave all students a chance to participate, regardless of their affiliations. Events for the week allowed campus organizations to compete against one another (photo by Hemal Patel) Greek vs. Non-Greek 29 (Page 30) Deciding Factors All 1,050 available tickets were given out for both the lip sync and skit competitions. The Chairman's Cup winners were | Catholic Newman Center (small group) and Alpha Sigma Alpha (large group). Over 600 Homecoming T-shirts and sweatshirts were sold. The Bulldogs defeated University of Missouri-Rolla 57-6. Truman students participate in the Twister Tournament sponsored by Psi Chi as part of the Homecoming festivities. Many campus groups sponsored events such as a Trivial Pursuit Tournament, a 5K run and a chili cook-off. Although these groups may have sponsored events, at least two Homecoming Committee members attended each event to make sure it went smoothly (photo by Tina Patel) Senior Heidy Williford and junior Rachel Hack of the Homecoming Committee pass out tickets for the skit and lip sync competitions as sophomore Shauna McClinton interviews them for a television class. The Homecoming Committee began planning for the week's events in April of 1996. The committee communicated with each other over the summer and met three times a week beginning in September, (photo by Jennifer Odefey) 30 Student Life (Page 31) Committee's planning resulted in Homecoming success Key found in dedication Many students took time out of their busy schedules to practice for Homecoming events, but one group dedicated more time than any other organization on campus. The 1997 Homecoming Committee put approximately six months of research and preparation into the week-long event. Each member of the six-person committee went through an application process in March 1996. The committee was chosen by alumni, past committee members and the Campus Activities and Organization Center. Members of the committee were Caroline Horn, chairperson; Heidy Williford and Rachel Hack, co-events coordinators; Laura Booth and Christine Carlson; co-publicity coordinators; and Heather Grimes, awards coordinator. The committee held its first organizational meeting in April 1996. During the summer months, it continued to correspond and share ideas for the October events. When classes began in September, the committee met three times a week until Homecoming Week. The committee coordinated all the individual events, even though separate organizations sponsored them. "I still go to classes, but a lot of time is committed to coordinating the events," Williford said. "At least two representatives from the committee are at every event." At the beginning, the committee had to start with designing a theme. The members chose the theme, "Oh, the Places You'll Go!" to represent the students, faculty and alumni. "We thought it would be something we could interpret in many ways," Grimes said. Carlson felt the theme represented that the University was going places with its name and still developing as a school. "A lot of people think Homecoming is just for the students, but it's not," she said. "We can see where alumni have gone also." Williford called the committee members her new best friends because of all the time they spent together working on the event. "Everything has gone well considering the huge responsibilities and things we had to learn how to do and work together," she said. "These people will be considered friends forever." Committee members also served as a support team. "We had to be each others friends and step away from our organizations to remain neutral during the competitions," Grimes said. Even though the committee centered their lives around the planning of Homecoming for many months, it was an experience to remember. "I recommend anyone to do it even though it's stressful," Williford said. "Once it's all over, I'll miss it." by Jill Snitker This float, created by members of Phi Lambda Chi and Phi Sigma Kappa social fraternities and Alpha Phi social sorority, impressed the crowd during the Homecoming Parade. The groups' float, with moving characters, earned them first place in the float competition. Blue Key National Honor fraternity sponsored the parade which featured both campus and community entries (photo by Hemal Patel) Homecoming 31 (Page 32) Members of the opposite sex were not permitted to sleep in the same room after Quiet Hours began. To be documented for cohabitation, a resident had to be caught in the act. The cohabitation policy also applied to common areas such as lounges and lobbies. University policy specifically addresses the issue of cohabitation. Visitation was allowed 24 hours a day, but members of the opposite sex sleeping in the same room was against University policy. Many times, enforcing the cohabitation policy was difficult. 32 Student Life (Page 33) Sleeping? policy draws questions, roommate relationships eased, difficulty in enforcement Yes, there was a reason for the cohabitation policy at Truman. According to Jason Haxton, director of residential living, there had always been a cohabitation policy on campus, yet some students didn't understand why. Many students defined cohabitation as a member of the opposite sex sleeping in one's room. By that definition, students believed they were not breaking the policy as long as they were awake. "At the point when someone goes to sleep, the visitation is over," Haxton said. "So I guess the visitation has to do with, which is what our policy is about, socializing together. This requires that both of them be awake, which in our opinion includes clothed and visiting, studying or doing some other activity." Cohabitation offenders could go unnoticed. Kari Jo Kleinhans, director of Centennial Hall, noted that unless residents were being rowdy or loud, they most likely would not be reprimanded. "It's not something that you really catch people doing," Kleinhans said. Residential Living was more than aware that some people disobeyed the policy. "I know that on occasion there are students who sleep with the opposite sex in their room," Haxton said. "We do not permit it; we do not want it, but we've got 3,000 students here, and I'm guessing it happens. We don't turn a blind eye to it, and we don't ignore it, but I guess it happens." The most important reason for the cohabitation policy was to ease the relationship between roommates where a resident might have to deal with his/her roommate's visitor. "It would be a different scenario if students had private rooms," Haxton said. Sophomore Mary Nutter, a student adviser in Centennial Hall, described the procedures if someone broke the policy. "We would document the situation and after that point in time, we would write a formal report," she said. "The hall director should be notified about it then, but the case would go before the Judicial Board." The J-board consisted of the student's peers from his/her hall. The J-board would hear the case and then pass a sanction. Kleinhans said the J-board had taken an educational approach with its sanctions. If a student was caught a second time in violation of the policy, he/she may have to meet with the dean of judicial affairs and possibly be evicted. Even though students weren't always caught violating the policy, Residential Living considered it a heavy crime. by Tammy Morris When Quiet Hours began each night in the dormitories, residents had to sign in their guests with a night monitor. Residents were responsible for all visitors they brought into the halls. Night monitors ensured that all guests were accounted for and that no uninvited people entered the residence halls in the evenings, (photos by Josh Adams) Cohabitation 33 (Page 34) Operetta music and theater unite, culture brought to campus, Die Fledermaus firings in laughs, Seventy-five students from the theater and music departments came together to perform a story of deception, intrigue and revenge. On Feb. 12, 14 and 15, the Fine Arts Division performed Die Fledermaus, an operetta by Johann Strauss. An operetta differed from an opera in that it integrated dialogue with operatic music. Die Fledermaus was written in 1875, but director Lee Orchard advanced the setting to the 1930s. Jacqueline Collett, associate professor of music, helped prepare the soloists for the operetta. She said Die Fledermaus was chosen for several reasons. It was in English and a comedy, and it had appropriate parts for college students. The students involved in the production put in a lot of time and energy into making the show a success. Senior Tricia Audrain sang in the chorus and felt all the hard work was worth it. As a music major she enjoyed the opportunity to meet and work with theater students. She thought students of both disciplines benefited from working together. Audrain said Orchard wanted everyone to get to know each other and led exercises to create a cohesive unit. Audrain said the group began to feel like her second family after spending so much time together. "When you work with people so much, you develop a sense of trust and you just always feel welcome," Audrain said. Senior Bill Bequette was the stage manager for the production. He was a theater major but participated in several musical ensembles on campus. Although he was already exposed to both backgrounds, Bequette said he learned from seeing the different processes the students went through to prepare for the operetta. "It was interesting to see the vocal work ethic versus the theater ethic," Bequette said. Collett said both the music and theater faculty working together was an incredibly positive experience. She enjoyed collaborating as a division for a production. "It's a real testament to the personalities of these particular faculty members that we are able to do this," Collett said. "We get along really well." Bequette agreed it was a positive experience to bring music and theater together for the operetta. "It was great to see music and theater, two of my loves, join together to create such a production," Bequette said. Audrain said although there were long hours of rehearsals, it never stopped being fun. "Even though you are working your butt off, it still feels like a party," Audrain said. by Jennifer Odefey Junior John Hubert attempts to persuade senior John Missell into attending the ball that is to be given by the prince. Missell played Eisenstein who originally was scheduled to go to jail that evening. Unbeknownst to his wife, he chose to attend the prince's ball instead. (photos by Mary Ziegler) 34 Student Life (Page 35) Junior Brian Waters enjoys a glass of champagne with fellow chorus member junior Katie Ware. The two actors were a part of the 12-member chorus featured during the part of Die Fledermaus set at Prince Orlofsky's ball. Graduate student John Spomer shares a laugh during the ball with senior John Missell. Their two characters became fast friends at the celebration thanks to a little too much champagne. The celebration was complicated by the false identities many of the characters assumed for the ball. Operetta 35 (Page 36) Deciding Factors There were 3,572 parking permits sold to students and staff. Only 2,503 parking spaces were available. One hundred spaces were lost to a playing field behind Centennial Hall. Public Safety issued an average of 85 parking-related tickets per day. Snow-covered cars fill the parking lot behind Missouri Hall. Students found it difficult to find any open spots in the over-crowded lots. Many Missouri Hall residents parked by Stokes Stadium to avoid the hassle of finding a space (photo by Charlie Hinderliter) Sophomore Kia Hartfield tickets illegally parked cars as part of the daily ticketing rounds for the Department of Public Safety. The busiest ticketing times were between 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Tickets were issued to cars parked in the wrong lots based on their color-coded parking stickers (photo by Cheri Heiser) 36 Student Life (Page 37) Parking headaches Stickers and spaces cause aggravation Cruising through parking lots and trying to beat other students to the last open spot became an art as more people drove to campus. In an ideal world, there would be room for all students with stickers to park on campus simultaneously. Unfortunately, the Truman parking situation did not represent the ideal world. Junior Lesha Lafler lived about four miles from campus and had to commute each day. "When I get to campus there's not enough space for commuter parking," Lafler said. "I just don't feel there's enough spaces for everyone." Parking lots were color coded in order to designate who could park in certain areas. Green represented campus residents, red for faculty and staff and blue for commuters. In comparison to 3,572 parking permits issued this year, there were 2,503 parking spaces available, according to a survey taken by the Department of Public Safety in November. These numbers did not account for lost permits or other situations in which a permit was no longer being used. The numbers showed a discrepancy of over 1,000 more permits than there were spaces. Parking Services Coordinator Joyce Burnett said this was typical. Some drivers tired of searching for a space in crowded lots and parked illegally wherever their car would fit. Despite the daily ticket rounds of the Department of Public Safety, illegal parking was common (photo by Charlie Hinderliter) "It's not unusual for a university to oversell parking permits," Burnett said. "In comparison to other schools, Truman is on the low end of the permit-to-parking space ratio." The situation meant an increase in illegal parking. "The Department of Public Safety issued an average of 85 tickets per day for parking violations," Burnett said. "This number fluctuated a lot depending on activities and the number of visitors on campus." According to Burnett, the busiest times for parking were Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. while classes were in session. Convenient parking seemed to be impossible. "I avoid parking at the stadium lot, as it is so far away from buildings other than Barnett," junior Evan Black said. "I try not to use it." Even with parking problems, the administration decided to turn the gravel lot west of Centennial Hall into a playing field, losing another 100 usable spaces. After the completion of the plans for the multipurpose field, an area of 50 spaces was proposed. There was still hope. With Student Senate's proposal for additional parking lots, perhaps the art of vengeance driving would come to an end. by Tracy Snider Parking 37 (Page 38) Anywhere But Here, a local band, performs before the crowd at the Amnesty International Bandfest. Amnesty International was one of many organizations that sponsored bandfests in hopes of raising money. Local bands found that finding the gig was the hardest part of performing. Sophomore Mike Arendall plays the drums in his band, Up in Arms, during the Amnesty International Bandfest. The bandfest raised money to support human rights in the world. Local, St. Louis and Kansas City bands often participated in bandfests to raise money for worthy causes. 38 Student Life (Page 39) Bandfests finding the gig Showcasing local talent, performing for a cause The easy part was getting the band members together to practice, but the hard part was getting a gig. This was a problem for many local bands in the Truman community. There was always the possibility of playing at Campus Coffeehouse, but not many locations to play locally, otherwise. Washington Street Java Co. was one of the local businesses that provided a place for bands to play, but many band members still felt a lack of opportunities. "There's some [opportunities], but I think that it could be better," CB Radio member Ben Braun said. Once a band finally had a gig, it couldn't always count on a good turnout. "Fraternities are pretty much the only show of support that turns out a good crowd," The Kickback$ member Mike Cracchiolo said. Some band members felt that problems could be solved if the community and the Student Activities Board supported them. "The problem is that there's not a good sense of community among the bands and the people booking them," Cracchiolo said. "There could certainly be more shows over the course of the year if there was more support by SAB." Cracchiolo felt the University and community should take the opportunity to book local bands versus St. Louis bands. "SAB has every opportunity to book the best bands in the community," said Cracchiolo, "but they should spend some money on small bands and showcase different acts from around here, as well as St. Louis and Kansas City." On the other hand, having bands from other areas come to Kirksville and play helped local bands get connections. Bringing in St. Louis or Kansas City bands not only provided music for students to listen to and bands a place to play, but it also helped local bands in their future careers. One way local bands were able to showcase their talent locally was through bandfests. There were many bandfests held throughout the year, providing an opportunity for bands to play. The Anti-Racist Action sponsored a bandfest on March 21, which helped local bands receive more exposure, according to coordinator Andrew Black. However, local bands still had to publicize for themselves and search for places to play. "If I could do something differently, I would have tried to explore the opportunities that are available and would have sought out more opportunities," Cracchiolo said. by Heather Adams Up in Arms guitarist Shelby Floyd showcases his talent at the Amnesty International Bandfest. Local bands often had trouble finding places to perform. Bandfests, supported by different organizations, supplied many bands with the opportunity to showcase their talents (photos by Bandfests 39 (Page 40) walking on the potato, Centennial Hall's ghost, kissing in the Sunken Garden Superstitions Up ahead was the sacred potato--should you walk over it or around it? Students reacted to the sacred potato in a variety of ways. One of the biggest superstitions was that walking on the potato caused students to flunk their next test. According to others, a student who stepped on the potato would graduate in five years instead of four. Some students chose not to buy into the potato superstition. "I always walk on the potato," freshman Erin Williams said. "If you study hard enough, you won't flunk a test no matter where you walk." Other students avoided stepping on the potato at all costs. "People look at you funny if you do walk on it--they're like 'Get off the potato!"' freshman Rachel Swederska said. "And I don't need any help flunking tests." Luckily, if the student walked backward over the potato while holding a candle at midnight, the curse would be broken. The curse of the sacred potato was only one of many superstitions specific to Truman. Another superstition was that the first person a student kissed in the Sunken Garden would become his/her spouse. "I kissed my fiancee-elect in the Sunken Garden," Williams said. "Now it's inevitable; we will get married." One particularly interesting superstition revolved around the ghost of Centennial Hall. The ghost was said to be a past student adviser, Joan, during the 1970s. As the story goes, Joan was killed by her boyfriend's exgirlfriend when crossing Franklin Street in front of Centennial Hall. Not long after, a cross and a rocking chair mysteriously appeared by the south window of the Centennial attic. Junior Andy Bartek claimed he experienced Joan's ghost. He and his roommate were going to bed last year when they noticed that a strand of Christmas lights was out. His roommate said, "Joan, if that's you, turn the lights back on." With that, the lights were once bright again. Then they asked her to make the lights blink and the strand mysteriously started blinking. "We both jumped out of bed, screamed like little girls and ran down the hall in our boxers," Bartek said. While this account and others like it were convincing to some, others did not think the stories were real. "I just think it's dumb," senior Seun Orehiyi said. "I just don't understand how you have a ghost terrorizing the dorm. It's like saying vampires are real." by Megan Delaney Putting on the moves, freshman Kevin Fuller tries to keep the conversation going with freshman Jennifer Brand. Superstitions stated that the first person someone kissed in the Sunken Garden would be the one whom they would marry. Some people didn't believe in this superstition, others made sure they kissed the right person. 40 Student Life (Page 41) Freshmen Kristen Mertens and Caroline Kallal take extreme measures to keep freshman Larissa Ball from touching the sacred potato. Legend had it that walking on the potato would cause the offender to fail a test or get pregnant. This and other superstitions were common among Truman students. Students were able to tour the Centennial Hall attic in hopes of catching a glimpse of Joan's ghost. Superstitions arose that claimed the cross, which mysteriously appeared along with a rocking chair in the attic, belonged to Joan. The tour occurred annually on Halloween (photos by Tina Patel) Superstitions 41 (Page 42) Sophomore Matt Heeren has his blood pressure taken at the Student Health Center in preparation for getting a flu shot. Heeren was one of many students to get a flu shot in an attempt to avoid illness later. The peak flu season at Truman was during the month of January (photo by Josh Adams) A few of the many tools used in the Student Health Center to diagnose the flu are on display. Coughing, sneezing and fevers were the most common symptoms of the flu. Health Center employees were experts at recognizing the symptoms. (photo by Josh Adams) 42 Student Life (Page 43) fevers signal attack, shots attempt to prevent, living conditions contribute Outbreak The onset of flu hit Truman just as hard as it did around the world. Many students on campus experienced the flu first-hand. Some students labeled their illness the flu, but in actuality, they may have had the common cold. Though many of the symptoms were similar, the flu usually included a fever. The flu, also known as influenza, usually made its annual appearance anytime between November and mid-December. Unfortunately, it usually didn't die down until March. There was no exception on the Truman campus. Daun Hooley, director of the Student Health Center, was confronted with the illness frequently as students sought medical attention. According to Hooley, the 1997-98 season was common. "January is the peak on our campus," she said. "We start giving flu shots in September." Hooley suggested students receive flu shots about two to three weeks before the flu season begins every year to try to avoid the illness. Staying healthy when having to walk to and from class everyday was difficult, even for upperclassmen who had experienced the cold Kirksville climate for several years. Junior Shanita Jackson was one of the students who didn't escape the illness. "I've been sick twice this year," Jackson said. Senior Angela Maupin seemed to be one of the few students who avoided illness. "I have not been sick all year except for a bad cold Freshman Week from going out too much," Maupin said. Some students tended to feel less protected from illnesses since they were on their own. Students didn't have their parents to take care of them. "There's nobody there to get medicine for you," Maupin said. Hooley explained that students may have been more prone to illness because of the living conditions. She said that students rarely had a chance to avoid illness when they were living so close together in the residence halls. Many doctors suggested nothing more than rest to survive an illness. Even though that was hard to do when students had responsibilities at school, sometimes that was the only possible solution. "I tend to lie around and do nothing," Maupin said. Some other suggestions included using a humidifier to increase air moisture, taking non- prescriptive drugs for minor discomfort and drinking at least eight glasses of water and other healthy fluids a day. Daniel Hite, assistant professor of biology, purchases an over-the-counter cold medicine at Hy- Vee in hopes of relieving flu symptoms. Over-the-counter pain medications, as well as cough drops and sleeping aids, were used to help ease the misery of the flu. Many people with the flu tried to heal themselves before going to a doctor. (photo by Stacey Bumpus Flu Season 43 (Page 44) Deciding Factors 2,624 students had meal plans on campus. Sodexho had 225 employees including 125 students. The 1997-98 school year was Sodexho's fifth year on campus. Sodexho was allowed $6 per student for three meals a day. Sodexho employee Norma Ownby serves dinner to freshman Jodi Flowers. Sodexho had a contract with the University to provide all the food service for the campus. For many students, the familiar faces of Sodexho employees were a welcome sight at the end of a busy day. Freshman Tanveer Siddiquee serves dinner while junior Nikolay Kojuharov assists. Sodexho employed 225 people on campus. Over half of Sodexho employees were students. 44 Student Life (Page 45) Sodexho strives to offer options, convenience Rising above stereotypes With the common stereotype of college dining halls, Truman's food service, Sodexho, worked to overcome the negative typecast. The Sodexho program, under the direction of Dennis Markeson, was the sole provider of dining services for the residential dorms. It also regulated Mainstreet Market and Tierra Del Sol Cantina and Coffee House, the new Mexican cafe. Because of the negative typecast of residential cafeterias, respect was an issue between students and employees of Sodexho. "About 95 percent of the students are very courteous as they go through the lines," Markeson said. "We do have, however, those 5 percent who are not." Many students respected Sodexho employees, stressing that they were impressed with the quality of work. "For the type of job the employees have, I am impressed that they produce the quality they do," sophomore Christina Heckenkamp said. "I would not be as nice about it if I had to do it." Students did find some problems with the program. Even though students were allowed to transfer their meals to Mainstreet Market during certain hours, some students' schedules conflicted with the limited amount of transfer hours. "I had physics at 8:30 in the morning and I couldn't get coffee before class because transfer hours didn't start until 9 a.m.," sophomore Marya Lucas said. Debbie Sheets serves students at the Mainstreet Market cash register. The options allowed by transfer hours and Bonus Bucks allowed students to be more flexible with their schedules. Sodexho handled all dining services on campus. (photos by Tina Patel) "For the few days that I was actually able to make transfer hours, I just wish that I could have transferred more than $1.35." The Sodexho program worked hard to create a better environment. One of the programs it implemented included a book of health and nutritional facts. In the past, a book was provided containing health facts concerning the food items. Due to several suggestions, however, Sodexho provided a list of facts that students could view while waiting in line. "It was part of our contract to provide the facts," Markeson said. "We just began posting it to make it more readily available to the students." Despite some of the students' opinions, Sodexho believed it was providing quality food for the pre-determined price of each student meal. "We were given $6 per student to feed them three meals a day with an unlimited amount of servings," Markeson said. "People can't go to McDonald's without spending $4 to $5 a meal, and we feed them three meals for the same price." Markeson held strong to the belief that this program was one of the most effective. "In my 29 years of working in food services, this Sodexho program is probably the strongest I have ever seen," Markeson said. Sodexho was well on its way to changing the college cafeteria stereotype to one of a positive experience. by Jeremy Early Food Service 45 (Page 46) Sophomore Monica Morris, junior Erin Byington and freshman Shane Duggin fill in the sand volleyball court of Camp Chyo-ca in Louisiana as part of Campus Christian Fellowship members' spring break trip. The students worked hard all week repairing the camp for the campers arriving in the weeks to come. Some students said the hardest thing was not being able to take a hot shower all week. (photo by Cheri Heiser) Travel agent Janet Snyder shows an interested traveler a brochure on spring break packages. Some students booked their spring break through local travel agencies. Relying on someone else to handle reservation hassles gave students less to worry about during stressful midterm times. (photo by Josh Adams) 46 Student Life (Page 47) hit the slopes free time with family Getaway Every March students looked forward to their week-long vacation from school. Also known as spring break, many students spent the entire year planning their ultimate break. Many students traveled to different locations to spend time away from Truman. When most people thought of a spring break trip, the beach was the first place that came to mind. Students turned to local travel agencies to prepare for break. AAA Travel Agency Manager Bonita Schmitz planned many trips this year. Schmitz said the most popular place to travel to this year was Cancun, Mexico. "People like to go there because they know the weather will be nice," Schmitz said. "Also, they are out of the country and it is more exotic." Other hot spots for break were Mazatlan, Mexico, Panama City and Daytona Beach, Fla., and South Padre Island, Texas. Senior David Rogers flew with 21 other students to Cancun. He decided where to go and from there, he called around Cancun for the best hotel at the best rate. Through AAA Travel Agency, he received a discount because his group was so large. "I had been to Cancun two years ago, and I just couldn't think of a better place to go," Rogers said. A lot of students spent their breaks with their friends. For many, this was the last chance for a spring break trip. Senior Jaimie Markus and seven of her friends chose to spend their last break in South Padre Island, Tex. "We chose South Padre because it had all the accommodations that we were looking for," Markus said. Not everybody went to the beach. Many students visited other parts of the country or went overseas. Spending time skiing was a popular way to spend the break. Senior Mike Zerillo went to Steamboat Springs, Colo., to tackle its slopes. "We knew we just wanted to go skiing," Zerillo said. "Maybe if s because we are older, but we were not really into the spring break hype of going some place warm." Some students helped other people on their break. Campus Christian Fellowship traveled to West Monroe, La., to work at a Christian youth camp. Trip Coordinator Rob Siemer said that a violent storm had ripped through the camp two weeks before break. "We were there to serve the camp director and God in anyway we could," Siemer said. Members of CCF spent the week fixing, painting, landscaping and building the camp so it would be ready for the children in the coming weeks.v "This was a way to serve God as well as spend time with your friends," CCF member Katie Stokes said. by Amy DeHart Students relax and party on the beach in South Padre Island, Texas. Many Truman students went to South Padre on package trips through companies like Sunchase Tours or Student Express that specialized in organizing spring break trips. By purchasing a package trip, much of the burden of planning was taken off of the travelers, (photo by Spring Break 47 (Page 48) Fifty rainbow-colored shirts hung from a clothesline on the Mall in remembrance of women who experienced violent crimes. The Clothesline Project was just one of the many activities held on campus during Rape Awareness Week. The Women's Resource Center sponsored the week-long event in September (photo by Diogo Vaz) Department of Public Safety Officer James Smiser checks an improperly parked bicycle for its registration number. Registration numbers on bicycles were one way to protect students from bicycle theft and to trace a stolen bicycle. The Department of Public Safety also made nightly rounds to help keep campus safe (photo by Tina Patel) 48 Student Life (Page 49) attack prompts action students gain awareness public safety steps up Safety Fluorescent pink signs dotted the doorways of the buildings on campus in early September. According to Von L. Abbot, Department of Public Safety operations commander, the pink signs were a part of the Campus Watch Program implemented by the department. The program helped the department comply with the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990, which was implemented by the federal government. The signs informed students of a recent aggravated assault and the precautions needed to be taken. Campus watch signs were supplied to residence halls and academic building entrances and posted on bulletin boards. The highest concentration was around the areas of the incident. Abbott felt the signs initially helped raise awareness as they drew attention and people stopped to read them. Freshman Katie LaBarbera saw the signs and was concerned about the incident. "I noticed people would not walk alone because the incident seemed to scare everyone into being more careful," she said. LaBarbera especially felt more aware after participating in the program Scream. For the program, volunteers dressed all in black and hid throughout campus. The purpose of the program was to demonstrate the many places an assailant could hide. Campus Watch was only one of the services provided by the Department of Public Safety. The responsibilities of the officers included responding to medical and fire emergencies, primary response law enforcement, building security, crowd control and educational programs. Freshman Chris Schaper felt the Department of Public Safety provided a safe environment, especially for the women on campus. "I think danger is mainly a concern for females as they are more at risk," Schaper said. Officers performed daily and nightly patrols by foot, bicycle and vehicle to ensure safety on campus. All officers were First Responder qualified, which enabled them to respond to any type of emergency. "All response times on campus were under two minutes, even on the bicycle patrol," Abbot said. Blue light phones made it easier to contact the department in case of an emergency. The phones were located in 17 places throughout campus. Some of the phones, though, were converted for non-emergency use, as they were equipped with a microphone and telephone pad. "Students should always notify Public Safety, in case of an element of concern." Abbot said. "There are still a lot of things that go unreported, for example, harassing or obscene phone calls." Since implementing commissioned officers in 1994, the number of incidents reported had decreased. Abbott felt this decrease was a result of educational programs and policing strategies implemented by the commissioned officers. Junior Miriam Huffman shows participants how to use the University's blue-light system. The demonstration was part of the Scream program held Sept. 18. It featured student advisers and Department of Public Safety representatives showing students where potential attackers could hide on campus. The walk helped put people at ease after an attempted assault in August (photo by Charlie Hinderliter) Public Safety 49 (Page 50) Nobel Peace Prize winner addresses campus Power of one The struggle between political power and the people could be like a worn rider trying to ride an energetic tiger. This analogy was the common thread throughout former South African President F.W. de Klerk's speech April 4. The event was brought to campus by the Truman State University Foundation which sought to bring one big-name speaker to campus each year. De Klerk spoke before an audience of 1,400 students, faculty, Board of Governor members and community members. De Klerk won the Noble Peace Prize in 1993, along with Nelson Mandela, for the part he played in the democratization of South Africa. After the presentation, a 25-minute question and answer session followed. "I felt that now I know all the inner workings that happened," sophomore Mike Brewer said. "I looked at it as being a part of history because he was a man who went against a lot of other people and his colleagues to do what is right, and because it is not every day that a Nobel Peace Prize winner comes to campus who you can ask questions." De Klerk went into detail explaining the obstacles South Africa had to overcome in order to abolish the apartheid. The process was slow and took over 30 years to bring to a head. Throughout the presentation, he referred to the difficulty of facing the "tiger" that was ready to revolt and possibly eat him alive. The presentation not only introduced the political problems in South Africa, but it also gave the audience an opportunity to understand that de Klerk moved the country as close to the right direction at a pace that would not cause complete chaos. Former president of South Africa, F. W. de Klerk delivers his powerful message to a capacity crowd of 1,400 in Baldwin Auditorium. De Klerk talked about international issues, but through the use of more down-to-earth examples, his speech could apply to everyday life (photo submitted) "I believe in the end, you have to give him and the others the credit they deserve for helping bring about a peaceful transition," said Candy Young, associate professor of political science. Young, who introduced de Klerk, found one interesting aspect of de Klerk's speech to be about his work with the South African Parliament. De Klerk was the only president in South African history to allow an open question and answer period in the Parliament where he would answer hostile questions of the party. The biggest challenge for de Klerk in democratizing his country was overcoming the 11 languages spoken by the different citizens, according to de Klerk. The presentation was beneficial for many students in their understanding of politics as a profession. "I'm not really into politics and at times it was hard to understand, but I really liked his analogies," freshman Angie Ingraham said. "I am more aware that politics is very complex, and a lot of planning goes into the decisions that are made." The evening ended with a period where the audience asked de Klerk about the future of South Africa and how the current socioeconomic circumstances played a part in long-term goal planning. by Jennifer Baumann 50 Student Life (Page 51) Deciding Factors A total cost of $30,000 was required to cover the travel, lodging expenses and speaking fees for de Klerk. The Bank of Kirksville donated $5,000 toward the fees. The event was sponsored by the Bank of Kirksville, Truman State University Foundation and Ryle North Residential College. Freshman Mark Massey stands before the audience to ask F.W. de Klerk a question about the socioeconomic conditions in South Africa. The speech by de Klerk ended with a 25-minute question and answer session with students. The session gave students an opportunity to voice particular questions to the Nobel Peace Prize winning speaker (photo by Cheri Heiser) F.W. de Klerk motions toward the audience, trying to convey his important message. De Klerk discussed the decisions he and others made regarding the transition toward peace made in South Africa. These transitions included the peaceful dismantling of the apartheid system in that nation (photo submitted) F.W. de Klerk 51 (Page 52) Sophomore Alison Sparks leaps over a hurdle at a practice for the women's track team. The track teams held their first home meet in 21 years on the Kenneth L. Gardner Track in April. The Truman Open was the first meet held on the new track, (photo by Josh Adams) 52 sports (Page 53) CHOOSE... A part of Truman's identity included athletics, whether it was varsity, intramurals or club sports. With the addition of the new Student Recreation Center, we had more room to practice and exercise. Many club sports made their homes at the Rec Center. Even though roller hockey and rugby were not supported by the University, they still gained national status. Overall, the athletes at Truman maintained high academic standards despite our involved schedules. In addition, we hosted the first track meet at Truman since 1977. The Truman Open brought together alumni, volunteers and talented athletes with hopes of starting an annual tradition. School spirit increased at basketball games, as the booster club initiated several promotional activities to bring in larger crowds. Gaining national recognition, the men's soccer team went to the semi-finals and the men's and women's swimming teams finished at the top of their division. No matter what type of sport, we were given the choice to compete and cheer for the best. We chose to be Bulldogs. Sports 53 (Page 54) WHAT IS YOUR FEELINGS ON SPORTS VS. ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS? "I feel that people who played well in high school should be given the chance to play for the NCAA through a scholarship."~sophomore Lyndsay Wheeler "Performance-based scholarships are beneficial to students with talent, but everyone should all be required to maintain the same GPA"~freshman Aubree Smith "It's like comparing apples and oranges!"-Athletic Director Walter Ryle Students who receive athletic scholarships should not be required to maintain the same GPA as academic, but should be required to maintain a GPA comparable to Truman's high standards."~freshman Katie Jeffries "Truman encourages the academic side over athletics and enables those without much athletic talent to further their education." ~senior Molly Gillespie BRAINS VS. BRAWN "It's just frustrating when you are missing out on a lot of money because one-tenth of a grade point." Junior Becky Most Truman students qualified for some type of scholarship but had to work hard to maintain the grades. Like many others, junior Becky Owens received a President's Combined Ability Scholarship when she entered as a freshman but couldn't keep up her grades. "I wish I would have kept my scholarship," Owens said. "It's just frustrating when you are missing out on a lot of money because of one-tenth of a grade point." The two most common sholarships among Truman students were academic and athletic scholarships. Students were awarded academic scholarships based on their grades and ACT scores. Athletic scholarships were based on the athlete's performance in a sport. In order to keep an academic scholarship, students had to maintain a 3.25 cumulative GPA and work between five and 10 hours a week. Most students accepted the responsibilities that came with scholarships. "I don't really mind (working) the hours," sophomore Ben McClure said. Athletic scholarships operated on a different system. The athletic division followed (NCAA) standards, which monitored the length of each scholarship and the maximum dollar amount received. To keep an athletic scholarship, athletes had to practice 30 hours per week and travel to competitions. Dedication was required to maintain a scholarship. Students with both an academic and athletic scholarship worked hard to keep them. Athletes had to keep up with their sport schedules. "Sometimes it is hard for students to keep up with classes when they have to leave for competitions occasionally," said Kathy Turpin, associate athletic director. Academic and athletic scholarships served one main purpose-- to recruit talented students. "Recruiting really does help the team," said senior Shawn Siegele, a member of the men's tennis team. Through scholarships, Truman recruited some of the most talented students and athletes in the area. by Becca Svuba Academics Truman awarded 2,728 academic scholarships for the 1997-98 school year. Students were required to maintain a 3.25 GPA in order to keep their scholarship On average, 38 percent of freshmen lost their scholarship each year. Truman awarded 255 athletic scholarships during the 1997-98 year. Students with any form of scholarship had to work between five and 10 hours a week on campus. vs. Sports 54 Sports (Page 55) With the football somewhere at the bottom of the pack, the Truman football team attempts to dismantle Emporia State. Scholarships from the NCAA were the reason many of the players had the opportunity to compete on the team. In return, they had to work five to 10 hours a week on campus. (photo by Hemal Patel) Sophomore Sunshine Fleeman directs her class in its daily routine. Fleeman led several aerobic classes at the Student Rec Center in order to keep her scholarship. Any student could participate in the class for a $2 fee. (photo by Josh Adams) With his aim on the outfield, freshman Jason Regagnon swings at the ball. Regagnon came to the team from Kirksville and was second-team all-state his senior year of high school. The baseball team worked hard to finish above .500 on the season (photo by Lauren Medley) Scholarships 55 (Page 56) Being trapped inside the gym for most practices, the baseball team was hampered by the year's bad weather. "It's just hard to play well when you don't get to practice on the field," student assistant coach Kyle Plackemeier said. "When you're outside, it feels like you're getting things done, and it's easier to focus." The bad weather kept the Bulldogs inside for many of their practices and caused the cancellation of over 20 games. "We were playing well at the beginning of the season and then we got stuck back inside and it threw us off track," Plackemeier said. "But toward the end of the season, we got back on track by beating conference and ranked opponents." Trying to make up postponed games, the team was forced to play a lot of games in a short period of time. Despite the problems the team had on the field, it was closer than ever off the field. "We had a lot better team unity this year. We do things more as a team and hang out more," senior Shawn Bergman said. "Some of the games have been frustrating, but the guys have been really cool." "It's just hard to play well when you don't get to practice on the field."assistant coach Kyle Plackemeier As a result, the team also worked better together on the field. "Our work ethic and attitude has definitely been better than before," senior Gabe Nardie said. Throughout the rain and indoor practices, the team members managed to keep up their enthusiasm. "It's always our goal to make the playoffs," Nardie said, "and that's still possible, so that's what keeps us motivated." The team continued to improve and tried hard to make all the adjustments recommended by its coach. "We know what we have to do, it's pretty much up to us now," sophomore Jeff Birdsong said. "We're the ones that have to do it." by Stephanie Brenneke 56 Sports (Page 57) Mother nature blamed for inconsistency Men's baseball team forced to practice indorrs for much of the season Unwinding the pitch, senior Shawn Bergman attempts to strike out an opponent. Bergman started the 1998 season second on the team for most wins in a season, while making the MIAA all- academic team. The baseball team spent the season working to build the program to ensure a seed in the playoffs, (photo by Charlie Hinderliter) Coach B. J. Pumroy Coach B.J. Pumroy began his sixth season as the head coach of the baseball team. Pumroy began the season with a 54-145-3 overall record. In 1994, Pumroy guided the Bulldogs to their first postseason appearance in seven years. Pumroy had 19 all-conference, two all-region and one all-American academic players. In 1994, Pumroy had a player drafted into the major leagues, Truman's first since 1980. Pumroy received a bachelor of science degree in exercise science from Truman State University. He earned his master's degree in education with specialization in sports management from Northwestern State University (La.) in 1997. 1998 Baseball Team Row 1: Kyle Plackemeier, Erin Connors, Jason Regagnon, Clay Biggs, Shawn Bergman, Kevin Ensminger, Nick Pianalto, Mike Kubinski, Fred Wolfmeyer and Coach B.J. Pumroy. Row 2: Andy Jackson, Rob Simms, Ryan Riggle, Justin Plassmeyer, Matt Thompson, Gabe Nardie, Josyh Niemczyk, Evan Adair and Aaron Beckmann. Row 3: Greg Lenich, Brian Bonness, Cory Hanstein, Dave Block, Jerid Butler, Jason Eldridge, Tony Vandemore, Jeff Birdsong and David Westmeyer. Baseball 57 (Page 58) Students win money while players win student support Student appreciation award lures fans to men's home basketball games 1997-98 Men's Basketball Team: Row 1: Jason Reinberg, Jason Ramthun, Chris Foulk, Mike Peterson, Kevin Eulinger, Andy Guethle, Jimmy O'Donnell, David DeGreeff and Cory Parker. Row 2: Kyle Eagan, Donnie Daggett, Spencer Douglas, Brian Brown, Dusty Bruner, Dan Mailath, Jason Ward, Jerid Butler and Peter Aydt. Row 3: student assistant Scott Hood, assistant coach John Sloop, Head Coach Jack Schrader, graduate assistant Jay Byland, student assistant Dave Barton and trainer Fred Wolfmeyer. Coach Jack Schrader Head Coach Jack Schrader began in 1995 with two goals in mind. One was to recruit good high school players and the other was for the team to make the playoffs yearly and meet the challenge for the conference title. Schrader coached professional and high school teams all over the world, one of which included Spain. Schrader also coached at Kirksville and LaPlata high schools. Schrader began his career at Truman as a volunteer coach from 1983-85. Count it for two more as sophomore Cory Parker slam dunks the ball into the net. Parker proved to himself and his teammates that he had made a complete recovery from last season's back injury while regaining his title as one of the team's leading scorers. Parker served as co-captain, along with senior Jimmy O'Donnell. In high school, Parker was named to all-state honors his junior and senior years and still held the record for most points, (photo by Lauren Medley) 58 Sports (Page 59) What started out as a public relations project became reality when the men's basketball team needed more support and encouragement from its fans. Co-captain Cory Parker said it was difficult to play with excitement when there were no fans at games to support the team. "The team had not had much support or a great deal of success in the past, and that is carrying over to now," Parker said. Many suspected the lack of attendance was due to academic responsibilities, lack of information about the games or just plain laziness. Whatever the reason for poor school spirit, measures were taken to solve the problem. One project was the Student Appreciation Award which started in the 1996-97 season. Senior Carrie Fritsche was part of the project. "During each home game, a student's name is randomly selected and called and if the student is present, they win $100," Fritsche said. "If not, the money rolls over to the next game." This project was initiated by Head Coach Jack Schrader, and the money came from the men's basketball booster club. The players were enthusiastic about the attendance boosters. "If people would come for a game, I think they'd like it and come again."freshman Mike Peterson "I would show up to a game for the chance of winning money," co-captain Jimmy O'Donnell said. Another attempt to gain attendance was the Charity Game held each year. Two organizations were awarded $150 each. The first award went to an organization which had the largest number of members in attendance, and the second went to the group with the highest percentage of members at the game. The groups gave the money to a charity of their choice. Even if the students were lured to games for the chance of winning money, there was still a strong possibility they would become involved in the game. "If people would come for a game, I think they'd like it and come again," freshman Mike Peterson said. by Carey Michenfelder A simple lay-up by senior Jimmy O'Donnell is all Truman needs to close in on the lead. O'Donnell demonstrated tremendous senior leadership by becoming the senior captain and high scorer. O'Donnell led the young team as the only senior (photo by Josh Adams) Men's Basketball 59 (Page 60) With only second to pause, Coach Karin Nicholls talks with her team during a time-out. Nicholls returned all of her starters, while recruiting two USA Today all-America candidates. The women's basketball team also was ranked one of the top in the nation for academics, (photo by Josh Adams) The women's basketball team aimed to excel both on the court and academically. At the end of the 1996-97 season, the team was academically ranked 19th among all of the Division II schools in the nation. The team worked hard throughout the season to rank even higher in 1997-98. During mid-season, the team's average GPA was already up to a 3.24. Over the three years that Coach Karin Nicholls had been at Truman, she had seen the team's GPA rise. "The team's GPA has risen from a little under a 2.7 to a 3.24," Nicholls said. Study sessions were provided in order to help the team keep its grades high. These sessions were held every night, Sunday through Thursday, for two hours each. Freshmen teammates were required to attend during their first semester. If they obtained a 3.0 GPA after that semester, they did not have to attend any more study sessions. However, if any player fell below a 2.7 GPA for a semester, they were required to start attending the study sessions again. Freshman Kelli Kreuser felt that the study sessions were helpful for her grades. "The team's GPA has risen from a little under a 2.7 to a 3.24."Coach Karin Nicholls "It gave me a scheduled time to study," Kreuser said. "That way, I didn't get off track." Aside from excelling in academics, the team also had to worry about success on the court. After practices, junior point guard Amy Eagan said the majority of her nights were devoted to studying. As a result, time management became a key factor for the players. "The team practices about four hours a day by the time you combine all there is to do," Eagan said. "It's tough at times, but you just have to manage your time well." Keeping good grades while dedicating a tremendous amount of time to practices and strength building was difficult, but the women's basketball team was a testament that it could be done. by Heather Adams 60 Sports (Page 61) Coach Karin Nicholls Coach Karin Nicholls came to Truman to turn around a program and build a national contender. Before coming to Truman, Nicholls served three years as a full-time assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for the University of Nebraska women's basketball team. Nicholls was a four-year letter winner at Bradley University. She was all-conference as a freshman, junior and senior. In 1990, Nicholls received the highest honor, Alumni B Club Athlete of the Year Award. In 1994, she was the second woman inducted into the Bradley University Hall of Fame. 1997 Women's Basketball Team: Row 1: Marne Fauser, Mollie Kahn, Cathe Pence, April Warren- Grice, Wendi Sobaski, Amy Eagan, Megan Kahn and Melinda Cunningham. Row2: Kelli Kreuser, Hillary Herbst, Assistant Coach Carol Russell, Head Coach Karin Nicholls, Student Assistant Andrea Hambach, Student Manager Natalie Mason, Jennifer Happel and Charriss Hayes. On the line, freshman guard Wendi Sobaski attempts a three-point shot. Sobaski came on the team as a USA Today high school all-America honorable mention selection. She averaged 24.5 points her senior year. Sobaski was recruited by Coach Karin Nicholls to help build the team (photo by Chandra Lim) Women aim to hit on the court and hit the books Women's basketball team maintains high academic standards, ranking in the nation Women's Basketball 61 (Page 62) Crawling like a caterpillar, the male cheerleaders perform a crowd favorite at an afternoon football game. The cheerleading squad practiced eight hours each week to prepare such feats. The "caterpillar" was a tradition by the male cheerleaders (photo by Cheri Heiser) Cheerleading was not just learning a few dance steps or yelling for the Bulldogs. It involved intense training and practice. "We practice an hour and a half each day with 30 minutes spent in the training room recovering," freshman Scott Haarmann said. Coach Melody Jennings, instructor of health and exercise science, helped organize and provide the squad with a focus. As a result of good leadership and intense training, the cheerleaders worked toward nationals for the first time ever. "She [Jennings] got us a scheduled practice time and structured practices so we got things done," junior Keri Silea said. A winning squad also required just as much dedication from its members. The squad often designed its own routines. Silea was one of the squad members who worked on inventing new moves for the squad's routines. "[Gene] talked me into going to one practice and seeing if I liked it. Possibly going to nationals in Dayton, Fla., also helped make my decision." freshman Scott Haarmann "I listen to suggestions from other team members and make decisions about what cheers or pyramids to do," Silea said. The male cheerleaders proved to be just as important to the squad as the women. Haarmann did not come to Truman with the intentions of being a cheerleader. His roommate at Truman, freshmen Gene Doerr, introduced him to the sport. "[Gene] talked me into going to one practice and seeing if I liked it," Haarmann said "Possibly going to nationals in Dayton, Fla., also helped make my decision." Overall, the cheerleading squad found the sport to be a challenge. "I wanted to get into a sport where I could challenge myself all over again and have fun," Doerr said. by Carey Michenfelder 62 Sports (Page 63) Cheerleaders work toward new focus -- Florida Dedication and hard work are the focus as cheerleaders prepare for nationals Coach Melody Jennings Coach Melody Jennings graduated from Truman with both her undergraduate and graduate degrees. She was a part-time instructor from 1982-95 and a full-time instructor from 1995 to the present. Jennings owned and operated Melody's School of Dance for 15 years in Bloomfield, Iowa, but closed the school when she became a full-time faculty member at Truman. Jennings also coached a high school cheerleading squad for two years before accepting duties at Truman. Along with coaching the cheerleading squad, Jennings taught dance elective courses, Health and Wellness and aerobics fitness classes. 1997-98 Cheerleading Squad Row 1: Jenna V. Poole, Kim Milligan, Carrie Newson, Keri Silea, Bethany Crews, Nicole Calto and Heather Dye. Row 2: Kevin Stucker, Jake Maechling, Ken Webb, Scott Haarmann, Brandon Smith, Alex Ramage and Gene Doerr. Row 3: Coach Melody Jennings, Spike, Simone and Erin Connors. Balance and concentration is the key to the build being performed by the cheerleaders during a basketball game. The squad performed routines during most time outs in order to initiate school spirit. Every game helped the squad prepare for nationals in Florida (photo by Lauren Medley) Cheerleading 63 (Page 64) Coach John Cochrane John Cochrane completed his 18th season as head coach for the women's cross country and track teams. Cochrane was a 1968 graduate of Iowa State University and obtained a master's degree from Truman in physical education in 1982. Cochrane had been coaching for more than 25 years with an 11-year career at Williamsburg (Iowa) Community School. In 1983, Cochrane was the MIAA Track Coach of the Year. 1997 Women's Cross Country Team: Row 1: Jennifer Schaefer, Angela Meyer, Jody Shanics, Rachel Fuller, Kim Hoffman, Kim Choate, Krista Roland, Elizabeth Scott and Beth Sabin. 1997 Men's Cross Country Team: Row 1: Matt Groten, Roger Obrist, Sunhil Bhave, Brian Maples, Mike Hronick, Pat Brown, Aaron Aversman, John Hoefer, Nick Blackburn and Phil Jorn. Row 2: Nate Peters, Mike Cone, Christian Blackburn, Brian Zid, Jacob Kaemmer, Adam Adams, Scott Henderson, Scott Poston and Mike Johnson. Coach Ed Schneider Ed Schneider, a 1965 graduate of Truman, was a cross country All-American for the Bulldogs. He led the team to three consecutive team championships from 1962-64. Before returning to Truman in 1974, he coached three cross country teams and two track teams to top-10 state finishes for Riverview Gardens High School in St. Louis County. Teams have slight falls, but look to future to recover cross country teams fall to injuries and disappointment but feel optimistic 64 Sports (Page 65) After another competitive season, the members of the cross country teams relaxed briefly. The men's team ran across some difficulties retaining the success it had experienced previously. Some of the problems came from injuries. "Some athletes were injured during the summer and were not able to train as hard as they wanted to in the fall," Men's Head Coach Ed Schneider said. The road to nationals was not easy. The men's team ran into difficulties at the MIAA Championship in October. It placed fifth overall with its lowest conference finish since 1991. Despite the hard work and dedication the men's team exhibited the entire season, it was not able to return to nationals by falling short at the Great Lakes Regional Championships. The team ranked eighth overall out of 22 teams. "I really felt we had the talent to qualify for nationals," Schneider said. "At that point of the season, athletes were just getting over injuries and I felt that we could have overcome them if we had a few more weeks to recover." "Some athletes were injured during the summer and were not able to train as hard as they wanted to in the fall."Men's Coach Ed Schneider The women's cross country team also showed the spirit necessary to reach success. Though it did not do as well statistically as the previous year, the team maintained a positive attitude. The women's team was ready for the MIAA Championships in October and placed sixth overall. "We did pretty good," senior Beth Sabin said. "It takes the freshmen about a year to adjust." Unfortunately, the women's team also was unable to make it to nationals but remained optimistic for the year to come. "We hope to be better as a team," Sabin said. With five runners returning, the team started preparing mentally and physically for another challenging season ahead. by Stacey Bumpus Trying to get ahead of the pack, the Truman women's cross country team works at setting its own pace. The cross country teams dealt with a lot of injury and disappointment throughout the year but still continued to work hard. Both teams failed to make it to nationals but were set for the following season. (photo submitted) Cross Country 65 (Page 66) Senior fullback Chris Amick helps to hold back Emporia State while senior running back Karenga Scott flies by with the ball. Amick was a returning letterman from Jefferson City, Mo., while Scott entered the season as the number one tailback. Truman defeated Emporia State 44-28. (photo by Hemal Patel) While some people were sitting around the pool in August, the Truman State University football team was hard at work. It took hard work and discipline to be a Bulldog, and the football players proved it. Near the end of summer, the team reported to Kirksville to prepare for the upcoming season. With no other place to stay, some players lived in the dorms. On Aug. 13, the players who would live on campus checked into Dobson Hall. The players woke up at 7 a.m. to begin their day and had an 11 p.m. curfew each night. Head Coach John Ware said the players basically lived football 24 hours a day in the weeks before school started. They practiced about five hours a day and spent the rest of the time watching tapes and discussing strategies. The schedule was demanding on the players. "It's not only an occupation or a job. It has to be a lifestyle or a passion."Coach John Ware "It's exciting at first," sophomore defensive tackle Michael Freiburg said, "but after the first couple days, I really start to miss my free time." Once school started, the schedule changed and practices were held from 2 to 6 p.m., except on Mondays. Ware said the NCAA mandated a maximum of 20 hours a week for practice. Senior defensive back Ryan Ludwig said training was a year-round process. Even when the team did not practice together off-season, players ran and lifted weights to stay in top form. "You may take a few weeks off at the end of the season," Ludwig said, "but that's about it. Everything you do in the summer and spring helps during the season." Ware said the team usually spent about 10 hours a week in weight-training and aerobic activities during the off-season. "It's not really required, but it is required to be good," Ludwig said. "It's advantageous to participate in anything you can to get ahead." In addition to the demands on the players, the coaching staff had to be dedicated as well. "It's not only an occupation or a job," Ware said. "It has to be a lifestyle or a passion." by Chuck Miller 66 Sports (Page 67) 1997 Football Team: Row One: D. Hughes, K. Taylor, J. Chambers, B. Slentz, K. DeMoss, B. Nelson, S. Williams, K. Scott, D. Wright, E. Nelson, T. Fain, J. LeMay, J. Ross, R. Mercer and T. Nguyen. Row Two: R. Czechowski, B. Pennington, R. Christopher, T. Hernandez, J. Mohror, J. Blackmore, J. Rollison, K. Bormann, J. Gali, B. Schroeder, J. Forrest, R. Okenfuss, D. Cummings, R. Ludwig, B. Swilley and T. Bussen. Row Three: J. Naeve, T. Satterly, J. Shumate, Melissa Ware, Matt Nelson, Matt Steinberg, Chuck Clemens, Coach John Ware, Courtney Messingham, Matt Copeland, Jarrett Anderson, Clint Thompson, K. Henriksen, A. Donnelly and N. Minnis. Row Four: B. Yoder, N. Evans, D. Johnson, J. Marischen, J. Janusz, C. Amick, M. Vaughn, J. Orsulak, R. Fairchild, J. Brooks, S. Stevens, M. Irby, A. Fleisher and T. Cates. Row Five: Q. Huff, M. Hazen, Z. Allison, T. Beegle, B. Schrey, E. Owens, C. Cira, B. Gray, D. Greening, S. Brown, M. Fearn, D. McDonald and M. Rose. Row Six: M. McAdams, J. Bayer, F. Breland, D. Curtis, J. Klee, K. Hollinger, M. McHugh, J. Raaz, R. McDaniels, L. Smith, C. Sauer, T. Stebbins, M. Wishon and A. DiAntonio. Row Seven: D. Motley, E. Ess, S. Swindler, M. Schell, T. Wolfe, C. Hudson, C. Murray, D. Cisler, J. Riney, J. Chinn, B. Montgomery, S. Barnes and T. Marek. Truman's defensive line takes care of Emporia State during the game on Family Day. The defensive line was coached by Chuck Clemens who served as the defensive coordinator for his third season. Clemens performed as a tight end for the Bulldogs from 1983-86, earning all-MIAA honorable mention recognition on the conference championship team of 1985. (photo by Hemal Patel) Coach John Ware John Ware took over in 1995 as the Bulldog's 19th head coach. Ware served as an assistant coach for eight years before taking over the head job. He coached four linemen to All-American status and recruited three All-Americans. Ware graduated from Drake University with a bachelor's degree in pyschology. He played in four expedition games for the Fourty Niners, was a five-time U.S. Senior National Powerlifting Champion and was world powerlifting champion in 1991. He was married to Sports Information Director Melissa Ware. Bulldogs give up freedom For a chance at excellence The football team practices non-stop at a chance, to produce the best all-around players Football 67 (Page 68) Coach Sam Lesseig Coach Keith Peck Sam Lesseig entered the season as the only coach in the 12-year history of the women's golf program at Truman. He was named head coach of the team in 1985. Lesseig has coached two all-Americas and six academic all-Americas while coaching the Bulldogs to seven appearances at the National Golf Coaches Association Division II National Championships. Lesseig recently finished a six-year term on the NCAA Women's Golf Committee. Lesseig was a mathematics professor at Truman since 1963. Keith Peck finished his third year as head coach for the men's golf team. He was credited for leading the Bulldogs to their best Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association finish with second place in the conference. Peck had been an assistant mathematics professor since 1970. He previously taught at Moberly High School where he was instrumental in starting the high school golf team. Peck earned both his bachelor's and master's degrees from Truman and in 1970, earned his doctorate from the University of Missouri-Columbia. 1997-98 Men's Golf Team: Row One: Trae Morgan, Josh Madden, James Ford, Bryan Daniels, Craig Fischer and J.R. Christensen. Row Two: Coach Keith Peck, Jasen Matyas, Justin Brewer, Eric Ewing, Marc Chenot, Kenny Lewis and Andrew Plett. 1997-98 Women's Golf Team: Row One: Michelle Lesley, Carrie Catlett, Stacie Boes, Betsy Driskill, Julie Balke, Leslie Miles and Chrissy Glover. Row Two: Tracy Markeson, Erin Stukart, Jaime Geer, Jill Ralph, Tara Rice, Megan Sturm, Laura Potts and Coach Sam Lesseig. With goals in mind Golf teams aim for nationals The golf teams work hard to come together as a team and earn their bid to nationals 68 Sports (Page 69) The Truman men's and women's golf teams came into the 1997-98 season with the same goal - to qualify for the NCAA Division II and III National Championship Tournament. While the men hoped to gain an invitation to the tournament, they also worked to come together as a team. "Our goal is to develop more consistency," Coach Keith Peck said. "We have several outstanding individuals, but lack consistency as a team." A selection committee was responsible for choosing the teams that would compete in the national competition. Some of the things the committee looked at included the team's record, its total score, the difficulty of the courses and the caliber of the opposing teams. Every tournament was important for the golfers because every event affected the team's possibility for an invitation. "It puts emphasis on every tournament. Nationals are in the back of your head, every hole, every shot, every putt. It makes you grind." Senior Erin Stukart "It puts emphasis on every tournament," women's co-captain Erin Stukart said. "Nationals are in the back of your head every hole, every shot, every putt. It makes you grind." The women's team was ranked number one in its region at the end of the season, but the members knew the team would have to continue to work hard to hold on to that position. "There were some rounds that we played well and some we would like to forget, but it's that way for every sports team," Coach Sam Lesseig said. While the men's season had a rough start, senior Bryan Daniels believed that with a change of attitude, the team could come back and play well. "It's been kind of disappointing, but we just have to take it one tournament at a time," junior James Ford said. Even though both teams practiced daily, it allowed the members to free their minds from daily school activities. "Golf is good because it gives you goals and something to focus on outside of the classroom," sophomore Stacie Boes said. by Kevin Laune Watching it soar, junior James Ford keeps his eye on the ball. Ford was preparing for the NCAA national tournament. Both teams worked hard during the season to increase their chances to go to nationals. The golf teams practiced regularly at the Kirksville Country Club, (photo by Jennifer Odefey) Golf 69 (Page 70) Junior Scott Poston jumps the hurdle in the steeple chase competition at the Truman Open. Poston placed third at the Wisconsin-Platteville Open in the 5,000-meter run. Poston served as co-captain for the year (photo by Hemal Patel) For most sports teams on campus, it was unusual to say that they had never had a home competition. On March 28, the first time in 21 years, Truman's track teams finally had the chance to stop saying this. This day marked the first meet on the University's newly renovated Kenneth L. Gardner T rack. "Overall, it was very exciting to have the first home meet in 20 some odd years," Men's Track Coach Ed Schnieder said. "It's nice for the athletes to have the opportunity to run in front of a home crowd." Athletic Director Walter Ryle said the idea to renovate the track was shifted around for years. It was not until Ryle took over as athletic director in the summer of 1994 that ideas started taking shape. Ryle approached President Jack Magruder and proposed that the University either take the project seriously or forget about it. Together, they agreed that renovating the track was good for everybody. The track was especially beneficial for the athletes who could now perform in front of a home crowd. "We're used to performing in front of stranger's parents. This was a great change." junior Aaron Krill "We're used to performing in front of stranger's parents," junior Aaron Krill said. "This was a great change." In addition, the track benefited other students on campus and the Kirksville community, Ryle said. "It's an investment not only in athletics, but in recreation for the whole University community," Ryle said. After swinging the plan into motion, Ryle next turned to the community businesses for help. While Ryle was thankful that the University itself was the largest donor to the creation of the Gardner Track, he was also thankful that the corporations of Kirksville helped support the cause. The track was a positive addition that would benefit the communities of Truman and Kirksville for years down the road. by Liz Schuerman 70 Sports (Page 71) Long-term plans give Truman a chance to shine Men's track is given the chance to perform in front of the home crowd and does well All-Americans Matt Antognoli and Jon Coyle Senior Matt Antognoli earned All-American status for his sixth-place national indoor finish in the 400-meter dash. He was second in the conference in the same event. Antognoli served as a co-captain and was from St. Louis. Senior Jon Coyle was second in the long jump at the MIAA Indoor Championships and placed fifth in the 55-meter hurdles. Coyle was from Leslie, Mo., and majored in business (finance) and biology. 1997-98 Men's Track & Field Team: Row 1: Mike Weinkauf, Aaron Krill, Phil Jorn, Kirk Marsh, Charlie Eblen, Sunil Bhave, Brian Maples, Steve Brayden, Mike Hronick and Ryan McWilliams. Row 2: Jacob Kaemmer, Christian Blackburn, Keith Aumiller, Nick Blackburn, Roger Obrist, Lance Stack, Matt Gorton, John Brockman and Pat Brown. Row 3: Coach Ed Schneider, Scott Henderson, Brad Schottel, Matt Judson, VaSean Nixon, Scott Poston, Mark Massey and Mike Johnson. Row 4: Nate Peters, David Mayhew, Chad Froelker, Ryan Easeley, Jon Coyle, Sam Merritt, Brian Waters, Danny McDonald and Kurtis Suellentrop. With determination his face, freshman Ryan Easley prepares to throw the javelin. Easley was part of the first team since 1977 to host the Truman Open at Stokes Stadium. The men's team ended with 11 first-place finishes. Men's Track 71 (Page 72) Sophomore Satonya Carter receives the baton in a 4X100-meter relay hand-off at the Truman home track meet. Carter finished third in the 100-meter dash in the 1997 Lion Relay and at the 1997 MIAA Outdoor Conference meet. Also, at the 1997 Outdoor Conference meet, Carter finished eighth in the 100- and 200-meter dashes, (photo by Charlie Hinderliter) In a season full of hurdles and dashes to the finish line, the women's track and cross country teams highlighted their abilities in the first home meet in 21 years. The Truman Open was held March 28, at the Kenneth L. Gardner Track at Stokes Stadium. Fans and alumni came to the stadium to support the track team, which had a successful year in both the indoor and outdoor seasons. The Truman Open gave athletes the chance to compete at home. Head Coach John Cochrane said there was a home track advantage for the team. "The fact that it was a home meet had them pretty fired up," Cochrane said. Junior Angie Meyer said the team was affected positively by having a meet at home. "We put more effort into it, and we were more excited about it," Meyer said. Support from fans and alumni helped the team's performance at the Truman Open, as well. "It was amazing," senior Paige Bixler said of the fan support. "We were really impressed with the number of people that showed up." She said it was different than being at another school, because there were not usually as many people cheering for the runners on the front stretch. "The fact that it was a home meet had them pretty fired up." Coach John Cochrane The meet gave the team the emotional edge it needed to finish the season strong. "All along the way we've been looking for people to discover what it is to compete really hard and I think just about everybody figured that out this time," Cochrane said. He said the team's ability to compete hard would carry it through the rest of the season. "The key is getting so that you can compete really well all the time," Cochrane said. Several athletes won top finishes at the meet, including many first place wins. The team hoped the Truman Open would become an annual event as it would give the track team a goal to work toward at the beginning of its season. by Amy Luzynski 72 Sports (Page 73) Assistant Coach Erin Burns, Liz Hopkins and Jan Loussaert Senior Erin Bums, a biology major, made an appearance in the national outdoor meet in the high jump and the 400-meter hurdles. As a junior, she was the outdoor conference champion in the same events. In 1994, Liz Hopkins won the 600-yard dash for the Bulldogs at the MIAA Indoor Conference Championships. Hopkins was a senior exercise science major. Jan Loussaert, a senior mathematics major, won the 55-meter hurdles at the MIAA Indoor Conference Championship. In the Division II national Outdoor Meet, she won the 100-meter hurdles and that same year, placed 11th overall in the meet. 1997-98 Women's Track & Field Team: Row 1: Jennifer Schaefer, Jennifer Frankenberg, Angie Meyer, Jody Shanks and Jan Loussaert. Row 2: Paige Bixler, Beth Waters, Heidi Shearer, Molly Pledge, SaTonya Carter, Kristi Morton, Beth Sabin and Christina Meyer. Row 3: Liz Hopkins, Molly Kandlbinder, Sarah McLean, Elizabeth Scott, Gretchen Bruemmer, Alison Sparks, Megan Mosher and Natasha Carter. Freshman Jody Shanks runs a middle-distance event in Truman's first home track meet in 21 years. In addition to middle-distance events, Shanks ran cross country. The women's team came away with five first-place and six second-place finishes. Due to its large success, the Truman team hoped the event would become an annual event (photo by Hemal Patel) First home meet since 1972 stirs fire in the track team Women's track team competes in Truman Open and grabs several first places Women's Track 73 (Page 74) Young and old combine to create Truman history The men's soccer team makes history as the first team to reach the Final Four In a struggle for the ball, freshman foward Chris Rahe wrestles his opponent to the ground for possession of the ball. Rahe put a lot of effort into the team, in turn, pushing the Bulldogs into the national rankings. Rahe graduated from St. Dominic High School where he was all-district his junior and senior years. He played in the North/South all-star game and led his team to district championships in 1995 and 1996. Freshmen dominated the team by making up over half of the squad. There were 17 freshmen on the team compared to only 14 upperclassmen, eight of whom were sophomores. 1997-98 Men's So team: Row 1: Mike Enright, Kory Fuller, Buddy Entwistle, Scott Meis, David Green, Steve Wilhusen, Adrian Marrero, Mike Quante, Jeremy Jackson and Brian Wemer. Row 2: Jason Hubbard, Matt Cox, Jake Sima, Lee Letourneau, Jimmy Duran, Scott Mills, Kevin Kelly, Phillip Flemming, Chris Rahe, Justin Shew and Matt Byers. Row 3: Ryan Seim, Jon Gohl, Chris Baucom, Josh Lowndes, Bryan Olson, Michael Roth, Heine Anderson, Matt Barry, Jason Struttmann, Michael Zung, T.J. Dube, Chris Thompson, Head Coach Dennis Sweeney and Jody Sellers. Dennis Sweeney began his third season with the Bulldogs after posting a 12-8 record and earning his second straight MIAA Coach of the Year Award. Before coaching at Truman State University, Sweeney coached at the high school level in both California and Colorado. Sweeney played for the San Francisco Glens, a semi-professional soccer team. The Glens were four-time Northern California champions and five-team league champions. In 1979, the team finished second in the National Amateur Cup. Sweeney graduated from San Francisco State University, where he served as captain of his soccer team, finishing the 1981 season ranked sixth in the nation. 74 Sports (Page 75) In the beginning of the year, Coach Dennis Sweeney told the men's soccer team what was expected of it--to play each game well. If the team followed this goal, the wins would take care of itself. Sophomore Steve Wilhusen believed that goal was carried throughout the season. "Whenever we played well this year, we won," Wilhusen said. "We lost to some poor teams when we didn't perform to our potential." The team was 16-6 and made it to the Final Four for the first time in Truman's history. "I wasn't too surprised because I knew we had the potential," sophomore Lee Letourneau said. "Our success was just a matter of bringing it all together at the end of the year." The team advanced to the Final Four after defeating Southern Illinois University in the first round and East Stroudsburg State College, Pa. The team fell short in Florida, where it was defeated by California State University. Overall, the team finished fourth in the country. Six of the 11 MIAA first-team players were from Truman. The men's soccer team claimed its fourth-straight, and sixth overall, conference crown. "Whenever we played well this year, we won." sophomore Steve Wilhusen The men's team learned from its mistakes in past years. "We stayed more focused throughout the year," Letourneau said. "Last year was a big disappointment, and the guys weren't going to let the same thing happen again." The seniors also provided a big impact on the team. "They kept pushing and encouraging us the whole year," Letourneau said. "They stepped it up when we really needed it." The team also depended on its younger players to complete the winning combination. The Truman men believed the future held an even brighter outlook. "I hope this year will not be the exception," senior Mike Quante said. "I hope what happened this year will become expected from teams in the future." by Carey Michenfelder Maneuvering past his opponent, freshman toward Jeremy Jackson works on getting the goal.Jackson helped the team reach semi-finals for the first time in Truman's history. Jackson came from Notre Dame North High School in Peoria, Ill., where he was a second team all-state his senior year (photos by Lauren Medley) Men's Soccer 75 (Page 76) Junior midfielder Kim Simmons works hard to prevent her opponent from scoring. Truman's 1997 team won more games and went further than any other team in Truman history. The Bulldogs finished 15-6-1. Strength and perseverance helped the women's soccer team have one of the most outstanding seasons in Truman's history. For the first time, the women advanced to nationals. The team didn't qualify for nationals easily. During regionals, the team had to play under harsh winter conditions. "The field had to be plowed for the first regional game," senior Kim Mannion said. Despite the bad weather, the team defeated Rolla, naming Truman second in the region and national qualifiers. At nationals, the women's soccer team earned the title of regional champs after defeating St. Joseph, who had originally held first place. The team went on to play West Virginia Wesleyan in the national quarterfinals only to lose in a close game. The team tried to adjust to the difficult weather conditions. Although the women lost the game, they placed sixth in the nation. "The team's improvement was due to more experience and a lot more desire, where in the past we fizzled off at the end of the season," Mannion said. "The team's improvement was due to more experience and a lot more desire, where in the past we fizzled off at the end of the season." senior Kim Mannion Coach Mike Cannon believed the success stemmed from teamwork. "The team had a good attitude toward winning, learning from mistakes in the past and focusing on playing well," Cannon said. "This year the team wasn't as deeply talented, but worked together better as a team." It was the first time the team had a second-team All-American player, senior Jocelyn Parisi. The women set another record for having four consecutive winning seasons. "We devoted a lot of time to the program and are a close-knit bunch," Mannion said. "It was a very successful season overall." The team already set its mind on another winning season. by Janine Hall 76 Sports (Page 77) Coach Mike Cannon Mike Cannon began his fifth year as head coach in the midst of the program's best three-year stretch in history. Cannon played defense the past two summers for the United States Indoor Soccer League's Des Moines Menace. He was selected in 1996 to play in the USISL all-star game and served as team captain in 1997. He was an assistant coach for the men's soccer team in 1992. From 1988-91, he played for the Bulldogs, being named most valuable player his senior year and most improved his junior year. In an to get around her opponent, junior Kim Simmons does some fancy footwork. Simmons saw action in 21 games, earning four goals for the team. The team more than doubled its opponents by scoring 111 points on the season to its opponents 49. (photos by Chandra Lim) 1997 Women's Soccer Team: Row 1: Jacki White, Julie Garland, Meredith Hartle, Kim Mannion, Molly Swartzbaugh, Beckey Sparks and Sarah Waters. Row 2: Jill Benson, Ann Wiesler, Kim Simmons, Jenny Miller, Kjrsten Abel, Stephanie Toczylowski, Becky Muhlenkort and Jenny O'Brien. Row 3: Jill Harlan, Jennifer Davis, Assistant Coach Trishia Harting, Head Coach Mike Cannon, Maria Stylianou, Kim Tucker and Beth Enochs. Row 4: Tricia Larkin, Nicole Taylor, Cindy Martin, Jocelyn Parisi, Brooke Stephens, Carie Toczylowski and Tracey Forim. Soccer team has many firsts, including a national ranking Women's soccer team attended the national tournament and finished sixth in the nation Women's Soccer 77 (Page 78) Sophomore Jen Wright throws the ball over the head of sophomore Stephanie Schlegel as an opponent runs the bases. Wright led the Bulldogs with the most sacrifices and had a batting average of .301. The Bulldogs worked hard to improve from its 1997 mark of 20-15. Anyone who had felt an adrenaline rush after hearing the cheer of a crowd could understand how important fans were to athletic teams. "We've only had one home game, and it was awesome," sophomore Meredith Boyt said. "All three stands were full." After many rain outs, the softball team was determined to have crowd support during the few home games they had to play. "We've been talking to a lot of people and we've been wearing team shirts on days that we play," sophomore Megan Sullivan said. Crowd support was important because the excitement the fans had quickly spread to the players. "We were really excited to see a big crowd at the game," sophomore Christine Schamber said. "Everyone was pumped up because of all the fans." As a young team of freshmen and sophomores, it was important for the players to be prepared on the field. In addition, having an audience was a big help to its mental game. "It's really nice to have support and know people are pulling for us," Sullivan said. "You want to do good not only for yourself, but also for your team and your university." "We were really excited to see a big crowd at the game. Everyone was pumped up because of all the fans."sophomore Christine Schamber Many parents traveled to Florida to cheer the team to third place in the Spring Fling tournament at the University of West Florida. The tournament helped the team gain practice before the bulk of its season. "We tried some different combinations of offense and defense," Coach Dan Zimmer said. "We used it as a training period, a practice and a competition." After nine seasons as head coach, Zimmer resigned his coaching position to concentrate on his duties as a professor and as the director of intramurals. The team aimed to finish the season with a good record, not only for itself, but also for its coach. by Stephanie Brenneke 78 Sports (Page 79) Young team learns basics with help from fans softball team improves on the season with support from fans at home games Freshman Kristi Bredbenner attempts to nab an opponent running the bases. Bredbenner came to the team as an all-state catcher at St. Dominics High School. The team was young with eight freshmen and eight sophomores forming the entire team (photos submitted) Coach Dan Zimmer Coach Dan Zimmer began his ninth season as head coach of the softball team and held the record for the longest tenure as head coach. Zimmer was also the director of intramurals at Truman State University. Zimmer was a medical laboratory supervisor for the Missouri Air National Guard in St. Joseph, Mo., and also worked as the executive director of the public housing authority in Princeton, Mo. Zimmer held an associate of arts degree from Centerville Community College (Iowa) and bachelor's and master's degrees in physical education from Truman. 1998 Softball Team Row 1: Crystal Wing, Shannon Steele, Christine Schamber, Jen Wright, Randi Culp, Michelle Rackers, Gail Knaebel, Amber Eastabrooks and Meredith Boyt. Row 2: Melissa White, Sidney Palmer, Megan Sullivan, Tennaile Timbrook, Kristi Bredbenner, Heather Mackie, Missy Kane, Vicki Viefhaus, Stephanie Schlegel, Heather Murphy and Coach Dan Zimmer. Softball 79 (Page 80) 1997-98 Men's Swim team: Row 1: Mike Hoskovec, Jess Dance, Daniel Lopez, Tim Sandfort, Johathan Kretz, Kevin Punswick, Patrick Hill, Greg Kristoff and Coach Seth Huston. Row 2: Kurt Bubulo, Tony Ciaravino, Erik Rogers, Michael Morris, Spencer Gillis, Josh Diehl, Pete Koenig, Joel Vece and Jared Kuntz. Row 3: Bill Mataya, Dan Otahal, Josh Scott, Craig Fowler, Eric McCullough, Matt Swickhamer, Kevin Wysocki, Chris Kohl, Chad Kerksick and Steve De La Piedra. Coach Seth Huston advises some of his team members on proper swimming techniques while in the water. Huston held practices everyday to prepare for various tournaments throughout the year. He was named Coach of the Year in the Mideast Classic Tournament for three consecutive years. He brought both the men's and women's teams to their highest winning records in the history of their sport at Truman State University, (photo by Mary Ziegler) Coach Seth Huston Seth Huston began his third year as head coach of the women's and men's swimming teams. In 1996-97, he was named the Mideast Championship Classic's Coach of the Year. Huston earned a bachelor's degree in physical education from the University of Tampa in 1988 and his master's degree in exercise science from Texas Christian University in 1990. Huston was active in the U.S. program by coaching at several camps. Huston coached all levels of swimmers from the NCAA All-Americas to Olympic trial qualifiers. To gain a little speed, the men shave it all The swimming team team shaves down to the bare minimum in hopes of improving times 80 Sports (Page 81) Embarrassing as shaving might seem to other people, the men's swimming team was hardly fazed. "Frankly, I love it," senior cocaptain Kevin Wysocki said. "It means that I've worked hard all year long and finally a weekend of phenomenal competition is nearing. It makes all the hard work well worth it to swim faster than ever before." One reason they shaved was to remind themselves of what was to come. They usually shaved before their championship meet and again before nationals, said senior co-captain Dan Otahal. "A little of the [psychological] help comes from the removal of this excess drag that body hair produces," Wysocki said. Otahal agreed the shaving process was used as a preparation tool for their meets. "It prepares us mentally for our races," Otahal said. "When we shave, we know we'll feel good in the water and swim fast." The men all used a similar technique to rid their bodies of unwanted hair. "The razors are the last thing we use to get as close as possible." senior Dan Otahal "We use clippers first, then razors," Otahal said. "The razors are the last thing we use to get as close as possible." Wysocki gave the secret away on how much the men shaved. "We shave it all!" Wysocki said. "All means everything except that which is covered by our suits." The men's team didn't rely on its shaving habits for its success. "This is our one chance a year to swim as fast as possible." Wysocki said. "Shaving is just another element, along with physical and mental preparation, to help us compete at this higher level." The 1997-98 men's swimming team was the best Truman had seen. The team was ranked fourth in the nation and hoped to place in the top three at nationals, with or without hair. by Carey Michenfelder Sophomore Patrick Hill swims the freestyle in practice. The Bulldogs practiced several times to prepare for meets including the Mideast Classic Championships. The team finished in second place, (photo by Mary Ziegler) Men's Swimming 81 (Page 82) Returners plus freshmen equal perfect combination The women's swimming team qualifies a record number of swimmers for nationals Assistant Coaches Jared Kuntz and Greg Kristoff Jared Kuntz was a four-year letterwinner at Truman who chose to coach instead of swim his senior year. He swam the butterfly and sprint freestyle while on the team. Kuntz was a finance major from Independence, Mo. Senior Greg Kristoff was a former all-America backstroker and co-captain of the men's team. Kristoff was an exercise science/pre-physical therapy major from Ballwin, Mo. He held school records in the 200 backstroke and 200 individual medley. Junior Emily Jentes dives into the water during practice to swim a few laps. Jentes was a returning letterwinner who competed in freestyle. Practices included more than just swimming, such as lifting weights and calisthenics (photo by Mary Ziegler) 1998 Women's Swimming Team: Row 1: Tracy Baiotto, Katie Weyforth, Jess Martin, Robin Owens, Jen Malone, Lori Shryock, Angie Miller, Sonya Burgers, Greg Kristoff, Coach Seth Huston and Jared Kuntz. Row 2: Christie Williamsen, Amanda Lybarger, Brittany Mikesic, Sasha Trendley, Erica Sparks, Angie Ridnouer, Valerie Fowler, Sarah Reid, Jennifer Vogt and Chad Kerksick. Row 3: Sarah Myer, Nicole Winters, Sarah Dunn, Bryna Busch, Beth Lojewski, Jill Myers, Andrea Newton and Carolyn Hepburn. 82 Sports (Page 83) Six experienced swimmers and five new freshmen created just the right recipe to take the women's swimming team to nationals. The team increased its qualifiers from three the previous year. Coach Seth Huston attributed the increase of national qualifiers to the progress of the returning swimmers and the strength of the incoming freshmen. "It's a more talented team in general," Huston said. "The talented freshmen class and the experienced returning class was definitely the right combination." The team, which averaged seven to nine practices a week, won both the Mini's Classic Championship and the Mideast Classic for the fifth year in a row. During the season the team broke 14 out of 18 records. In Huston's four years of coaching, he said this team was the most enjoyable. "It's a very hard working team," he said. "Personality-wise they are fun, motivated people which meshed with my personality and my work ethic. I had more in common with this group than any other in the past." Huston attributed the team's hard work ethic to the motivation instilled by senior co-captain Carolyn Hepburn. "The talented freshmen class and the experienced returning class was definitely the right combination."Coach Seth Huston "She works hard, and she's motivated to excel and improve," Huston said. "She's very positive with people. She'd go above and beyond the call of duty, and it's noticeable." During the beginning of the season, some of the older team members were afraid the incoming freshmen's abilities would overshadow them. But, the team overcame those insecurities, Hepburn said. "It was impressive because at the end of the season, everyone came together and was supportive, and we focused on what we had to do," Hepburn said. Freshman qualifier Christie Williamson said the team's cohesiveness encouraged her to do her best throughout the season. "Our team has a really close-knit relationship," Williamson said. "Everyone cheers everyone else. I think that really helps everyone to achieve their ultimate performance Marya Lucas Practicing the freestyle, senior Valerie Fowler works hard during practice. Fowler transferred from the University of Missouri-St. Louis her sophomore year. The team practiced hard throughout the month of February for the Mideast Classic Championships (photo by Mary Ziegler) Women's Swimming 83 (Page 84) Returning the ball, sophomore Olesya Paramonova practices her forehand shot. The women's team worked hard at improving from its third place finish in 1997. Paramonova came from the country of Kazakhastan where she was all-city for five years and all-county twice. Friendship went a lot further than just being teammates for both the men's and women's tennis teams. Coached by Pete Kendall, both teams shared a special bond. Not only did the guys and girls get along separately, but both teams interacted together. "The teams are so cool; I love all the guys and girls," senior Shawn Siegele said. "Tennis players are super odd, and those are the best kind." Out of the 20 players on both tennis teams, six seniors graduated after the season. "I think that having a senior-dominated men's team has made for a special year," Siegele said. "The bonds come from having a lot of seniors and a new bunch of freshmen that are really fun." The women also had their own year of bonding. Senior Kelli Brady commented on the need for friendships on the teams. "Friendships are really the most important thing you can develop in college," she said. "It's what you will remember when you are gone and what will help you through the rough times when you're here." With the men's and women's games scheduled at the same time, the teams became well acquainted throughout the year. "Tennis players are super odd, and those are the best kind." senior Shawn Siegele "Usually we travel in separate vans, but once we stop to eat, stay at the hotel or arrive at the match site, we interact a lot more," Brady said. Many members agreed that the trips created some of the best times. "It's always fun or at least interesting," senior Cole Haynes said. "In the guy's van we always end up discussing some entertaining topic." No matter what happened in the future, all the team members would have fond memories from the many hours spent together. "I think we're really lucky to get to travel men's and women's teams together," Seigele said. "It balances everything--gives us fans and friends. It's been awesome." by Carey Michenfelder 84 Sports (Page 85) Coach Pete Kendall Pete Kendall began his sixth season as head coach of the men's and women's tennis teams this year. Before coming to Truman, Kendall coached at Methodist College where the men's and women's teams were ranked each year in the NCAA Division III. For six years, Kendall coached at the Bahrain Sport Institute and coached the Bahrain National Junior tennis team to six Persian Gulf Championships. Since his return, Kendall had taken players and teams to the NCAA tournament each year. 1997-98 Tennis Team Row 1: Jessica Bickel, Mary Sprague, Krista Thieme, Courtney Jeter, Kelli Brady, Marilee Boullear, Iris del Rosario, Kathy Mallon Olesya Paramonova and Lindsey Daniels. Row 2: Beth Ann Peiper, Brent Hughes, Cole Haynes, Shane Collins, John Balven, Matt Lazinski, Jeff Borengasser, Tim Freiberg, Nathan Artz, Shawn Siegele, Matt Saabye and Coach Pete Kendall. In position to return the ball, senior Matt Saabye, eyes the other side of net. The men's team returned with six of its eight starters from the previous season and were looking to be ranked in the Midwest again. Saabye was working to improve on last year's fourth-place finish at number six singles. submitted The bonds of friendship add to the tennis teams Men's and women's tennis teams bond aS friends during away tournaments Tennis 85 (Page 86) Change in Roster at the Head of the Bench Becky Eggering replaces Debbie Masten as the women's head volleyball coach Coach Becky Eggering A native of Old Monroe, Mo., Becky Eggering coached her first year at Truman during the 1997 season. Eggering was a 1993 graduate of the College of William and Mary (Va.) where she earned a bachelor's degree in English. She also received a master's in physical education and health from Murray State University (Ky.). Eggering served as a coach at various other schools such as the University of Iowa, Murray State and St. Charles Community College. Eggering spent time in Vienna, Austria, where she played for the Austrian Professional Volleyball Team. While at the College of William and Mary, Eggering was a four-year starter for its Division I team. Junior setter Kelly Mangels sets freshman Janelle Zehr as she prepares to hit across the net. Mangels averaged 1.1 assists per game, while Zehr was new as a middle hitter. New and returning players adjusted to new Head Coach Becky Eggering, (photo by Mary Zeigler) 1997 Volleyball Team: Row l: Stacie Mannis, Jennifer Lindsey, Mollie Holtkamp, Becky Tillman and Jamie Moenster. Row 2: Liz Klinkhamer, Jamie Shea, Kelly Mangels and Betsy McGovern. Row 3: Janelle Zehr, Jennifer Sigman, Gretchen Bouton, Laura VanByssum and Carrie Reynolds. 86 Sports (Page 87) With college sports teams, it was usual to see the line-up change or players graduate. With the women's volleyball team, however, it was not only the players that changed, but the coaching staff as well. A new face appeared at games as Head Coach Debbie Masten was replaced by Becky Eggering at the end of the 1996-97 school year. Eggering had served as assistant coach at the University of Iowa. Originally from St. Louis, Eggering was familiar with the school and its reputation. The new coach brought dedication and excitement to the women's team. "Eggering did everything in her power to get to know the players by coming down during the spring semester every chance she got in, order to run the practices and get to know the players," said junior setter Kelly Mangels. "These visits also gave the team an opportunity to see her style, but we really didn't get to know her well until the preseason." As usual, any change in coaching staff affected the players. Jamie Shea, a junior outside hitter, said the team had adjusted well to having Eggering as a coach. "It's difficult sometimes, especially for the senior players...but our seniors provide wonderful leadership for the rest of the team." Coach Becky Eggering "There's a great difference in style between the two," Shea said. "Coach Masten was all about working hard, and Coach Eggering maintains more of a positive outlook. Practices have been more fun and relaxed." Eggering appreciated the dedicated attitude her players showed in practice. "It's difficult sometimes, especially for the senior players who worked for four years with Coach Masten and obviously had strong feelings for her," Eggering said. "But our seniors provide wonderful leadership for the rest of the team." The team was able to get on the court and put forth full effort, despite any adjustments they might have made. They played as a team, and above all, the games continued, and the team focused on winning. by Joshua Lenon Tipping the ball over the net, junior setter Kelly Mangels attempts to score for Truman. Mangels was a transfer student from the University of South Dakota. She served as the team's setter. The team performed well throughout the season thanks to the new head coach (photo by Mary Zeigler) Volleyball 87 (Page 88) Coach Dave Schutter Dave Schutter began his eighth season as head coach of the Bulldog wrestling team. He began his collegiate career at Indiana State, where he was a four-year letterman and finished third in the NCAA Division I Midwest Regional meet. Schutter served in the U.S. Army from 1987-90 and was a member of the all-Army wrestling team. He competed in Eastern and Western Europe and was a finalist for the 1988 Olympic Trials. Schutter was the coach of the Wruzberg (Germany) wrestling team and co-head coach of the U.S. Army Europe wrestling team. Schutter received the Mid-South Wrestling Association Coach of the Year Award for the 1996-97 season. With determination his face, senior Ken Gawronski practices his maneuvers on junior Calvin Buhler. Buhler finished first at the MacMurray Invitational and second at the Labette, SIU-E and Carson-Newman tournaments his sophomore year. Gawronski joined Truman's team the previous season. (photo by Laura Meyers) 1997-98 Men's Wrestling team: Row 1: Ken Gawrowski, Calvin Buhler, Matt Markham, Scott Buckallew, Chris Brown, Brad Kieffer, Sean Fowler and Head Coach Dave Schutter. Row 2: Andy Hirsh, Student Assistant Katherine Heyer, Student Assistant Jennifer Duplissie, James Lemay, Chris Benner, Gabe Fisher, Kristian Robert, Scott Wence and Student Assistant Coach Andy Rouse. Wrestlers learn the tricks of the trade in cutting weight Wresters keep up with strict guidlelines in order to maintain their weight 88 Sports (Page 89) Even one pound made a difference in wrestling. Along with practicing six days a week, wrestlers had to continually watch their weight. The wrestlers were categorized into ten weight groups. The groups ranged from 118 pounds to heavyweights. The heavyweights included wrestlers in the range from 191 to 275 pounds. Before each game, all the players were weighed. If they did not exactly meet their weight or were under, they couldn't compete. According to NCAA regulations, wrestlers were only allowed to practice six days a week and for no more than 20 hours. "If it weren't for the regulations, I'm sure coach would have us practicing on Sundays, too," junior Calvin Buhler said. The team practiced several times throughout a day. "Most of the time, we practice twice a day," sophomore Chris Benner said. As a result of the weight classes, wrestlers learned about eating healthier. "It has helped me [learn] a lot about nutrition and it has given me the mental toughness associated with losing weight," Benner said. This did not always mean the wrestlers ate healthy, though. "I am not saying that I have always cut weight in a healthy manner," Buhler said. "There is no way I could compete at the weight I do and maintain it all season if I didn't do some of the things I do." "There are all kinds of little tricks wrestlers do to cut weight." junior Calvin Buhler It also wasn't a secret that wrestlers sometimes were forced to push themselves too hard in order to maintain a certain weight class. "There are all kinds of little tricks wrestlers do to cut weight," Buhler said. "Most people think these are unhealthy, but I guarantee wrestlers are more in shape overall than any other athlete. Anyone that cuts any considerable amount of weight has trouble maintaining it. But once you make the weight once, it gets easier and easier every time." Wrestling was a unique sport in that it involved a continuous struggle to maintain a specific weight. by Carey Michenfelder Gaining the upper-hand on his opponent, junior Matt Markham prepares for the pin. Markham won the MacMurray Invitational in 1996-97and placed fourth in the Carson-Newman Invitational (photo by Laura Meyers) Wrestling 89 (Page 90) Costly vs. cost-free DO YOU FEEL THAT CLUB SPORTS GET THE SAME RESPECT AS UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS? "Club sports are a good alternative to the mainstream. Club sports, like snowboarding at the Olympics, will gain popularity and support through publicity." --senior Sarah Roll "I think that they should be recognized more by the University. If there was more funding available for club sports, they may do even better and make the school look better, too."~sophomore Sibyl Cato "Any kind of sport is a good sport. Sports offer a competitive atmosphere that keeps the spirit alive."~freshman Curtis Cira "Club sports give more students the opportunity to participate in athletic competition. They should receive more support from the University." ~junior Casey Morris "I think that the college should fund rugby and buy our shorts and shoes." freshman Brad Kinnear any Truman students involved themselves with sports activities, whether it was a varsity or club port.~Casey Morris Many Truman stduents involved themselevs with sports activities, whether it was a varsity or club sport. Truman students chose to be active in these sports for a variety of reasons. A few varsity players chose to pursue a sport because they received a scholarship. A number of club sport players decided to play because they enjoyed the sport or they wanted to get in shape. "I play rugby because it gives me something to do to stay in shape and it was something new to challenge me," freshman Melissa Fuller said. There was a variety of disadvantages and advantages to being involved in both varsity and club sports. One of the disadvantages of being in a club sport was the money. Men's rugby team members had to pay a $53 club fee the first semester and a $73 club fee the next semester. In addition to the club fee, the players had to buy their own shoes and shorts and were responsible for their own ride to the game. Most varsity sports were expense-free. For example, for the men's varsity basketball team, the University paid for the players' shoes, socks, uniforms and any other needs. Also, the players were chauffeured to games in a bus. The University paid for the meals and accommodations while the team traveled. "I think that the college should fund rugby and buy our shorts and shoes," freshman Brad Kinnear said, "because we practice as hard as any other sport." Both varsity and club sports practiced in order to be successful. The players of both varsity and club sports devoted much time to their sports. One of the differences, though, was that varsity sports continued to cross train and practice up to 10 hours a week after their season was completed. "The hardest part of basketball is missing class for road trips and trying to stay caught up in school," freshman Dan Mailath said. An advantage of club sports, though, was that the coaches were more lenient when it came to missing practices. Also, club sports did not have any GPA requirement in order to play, whereas varsity sports did not have this luxury. Overall, the athletes chose to deal with both the positive and negative aspects in order to enjoy their sports. by Jeri Munsterman University There were 21 University athletic teams at Truman State University. There were 13 club sports registered in the Campus Activities and Organization Center. The men's volleyball and roller hockey teams took advantage of the multi-purpose room in the Student Recreation Center at least two times a week. There are 430 University students on average playing a University sport. vs. club sports 90 Sports (Page 91) Junior Jamie Shea returns the shot over the net as her teammates watch. The women's volleyball team was a University- sponsored sport participating in the MIAA Conference. The team started the season with a new coach, Becky Eggering, for the first time in 12 years (photo by Mary Ziegler) Freshman Gerry Giammanco sets the volleyball for his teammates. The men's volleyball team was a club sport at Truman. It had to raise all of its own money in order to compete in tournaments, except for what was given to the team by the Funds Allotment Council (photo by Cheri Heiser) Clubs vs. University 91 (Page 92) Senior Missy Hofmiester competes in a jumping competition at Southern Illinois University. The Equestrian team competed in the surrounding states. The team was considered a club sport at the University. When asked what team was the most successful on campus, most people would not think to mention the women's equestrian team. "Many people do not know we exist," sophomore Jenny DeHart said, "even though we are perhaps one of the most successful teams on campus." Formed seven years earlier by Heather Irvine and Carrie Crone, the equestrian team competed with colleges located in Missouri, Tennessee, Kentucky and Illinois. "The team has a good reputation, and the better we do the more people want to hear about us," senior Cara O'Connor said. The team practiced every Thursday and Sunday at the University Farm. Competitions were held on the weekends throughout the year. Most professors were lenient on allowing team members to leave early for competitions. "Sometimes for the trips, we may miss a day of school, but if s excused because it's school sponsored," DeHart said. Anyone could join the equestrian team; however, if the team became too large, it could eventually be necessary to hold tryouts, said O'Connor. Team members were grouped according to their experience and abilities. "We have a class specifically for beginners, called walk-trot, so you don't have to have experience," DeHart said. "There are different levels that riders are placed in, according to their ability." Competitions were difficult in that each rider was paired with a horse randomly and not allowed to practice beforehand. Points were awarded to riders who were able to control their horses throughout the competition. First place in equestrian competitions was worth seven points, and in order to advance to the next level, the rider had to earn a total of 35 points. Twelve members of the Truman equestrian team qualified for regionals. Besides just tough competition, the team had a strong bond between members. "I hope the team continues to grow, but keep its friendly demeanor," O'Connor said. "We are all friends on the team, and it's great." by Carey Michenfelder 92 Sports (Page 93) Trot to Victory Equestrian team works hard to make itself known to the University Riding stock, senior Tracy Snider competes at Western Kentucky University. Riding stock was judged on the way the rider could ride the horse in a smooth manner. It resembled the "western" way of riding, where riders wore the same attire and used a larger saddle. Senior Sarah Brubaker competes in the riding-hunt competition at Middle Tennessee State University. Riding hunt was a competition judging whether the horseman rode in a smooth manner. Riding hunt originated in England and consisted of using a smaller saddle than in most competitions. Junior Evan Black competes in the riding stock competition at Western Kentucky University. The horses were drawn at random for each rider. The equestrian team practiced at the University Farm but had to travel through several states in order to compete (photos submitted) Equestrian Team 93 (Page 94) In an attempt to pick up a ground ball, the women's lacrosse team scrimmages at the University of Kansas April 4. The team practiced around four times a week in various spots on campus ranging from the field behind Dobson Hall to the Student Recreation Center. The team worked hard to build a name for itself. 1997-98 Lacrosse Team: Row 1: Erica Sparks, Cara Murphy, Kari Kopp, Robyn Sullivan, Erin Markley and Kate Northcutt. Row 2: Coach Ryan Brown, Kristin Virag, Jill Walters, Leslie Dunn, Becky Raney, Colleen Corkery and Aimee Tackes. Row 3: Meghan Winter, Kate Cunniff, Jocelyn Diehl, Katie Anderson, Janelle Frye and Gina Garrett. New and hopeful The lacrosse team works hard to recruit new players and publicize the team 94 Sports (Page 95) Like most, if not all club sports, the women's lacrosse team lacked the recognition it needed. "We hang posters all over campus about practices and go by word of mouth," sophomore Beth Doling said. "Some people know about [us], but if there was more support from the school, more people would want to join the team." Sophomore co-president Becky Raney agreed that it was hard for just the team to publicize the events and practices. "We have our shirts that we try and wear to publicize, but I don't think the majority of the campus even knows we exist," Raney said. "The sport was just becoming popular in St. Louis when I graduated, and since the majority of the team is from the Midwest, I guess a lot of people aren't familiar with it." Despite its lack of publicity, the team still remained positive. It practiced about four times a week at the Student Recreation Center, on the Quad and on the rugby field. About 25 women were on the team. Senior co-president Kathleen Northcutt said the team was open to any female. "It is easy for even the most non-athletic person to enjoy success and recognition on the field," Raney said. "It is an all encompassing game that anyone can fall in love with." The lacrosse team was founded in May of 1996, and the women learned more every day. "We have a lot of potential," Raney said. "We just need to refine our skills a little more. Our team is very enthusiastic and we have a lot of young talent." However, the weather prevented the team from playing as much as they would have liked. As for the future of the team, the players didn't ask for much more than to be recognized and to play more games. "I want people to know that it is a fun sport and that they would have a great experience if they joined the team," Doling said. The lacrosse team remained confident that a few more years of publicity would help the team gain its needed recognition. "The interest is growing, and this season we finally have a few games," Northcutt said. "Our goal is not only to win--it's to have fun and learn lacrosse." by Carey Michenfelder Drawing the ball, sophomore Jill Walters starts the next play. The lacrosse team was only in its second year at Truman and was looking to build even more, possibly competing in several tournaments. It only began to compete at the beginning of the 1997-98 season, (photos submitted) Lacrosse 95 (Page 96) 1997-98 Roller Hockey Team: Row 1: Eric Staub, Doug Schaefer, Adrian Stone, Eric Habert-A- team captain, Tony Russo-B-team captain, Scott Cavin and Tim O'Neil. Row 2: Ryan Emnett, Matt Bowles, Andrew Stough, Brian Stone-B-team alternate captain, Josh McCabe, Jeff Leipoltz, Michael Factor, Ken Garthe, Jason Tuffli and Brian Stephenson. Keith McCoy-A-team alternate captain, Rhys Boschert, Matt Horenkamp, Steve Pollihan-A-team atlernate captain, Ryan Weisheyer, John Dahlem, Dan Thomasson, Kevin McCoy and Tim Flowers. Freshman Josh McCabe eyes the other end of the rink during practice. The team practiced at Don's Skate Center in Macon, Mo., until the Student Rec Center became available for its use. The team was ranked first in the Midwest, (photo by Tina Patel) Sophomore Tim O'Neil blocks the shot by sophomore Eric Staub after being screened off by sophomore Matt Horenkamp. The B-team practiced every Wednesday and Sunday night in the Student Rec Center. The team also competed in several tournaments during the year (photo by Josh Adams) Dogs Skate home Team still has nowhere te compete; new rink net up te regulations 96 Sports (Page 97) They didn't have a coach or a season schedule but still continued to sacrifice their time and energy to form the roller hockey team. In 1996 team members drove two nights a week to Don's Skate Center in Macon to practice. "Traveling that far [30 miles] was a big hassle every Tuesday and Thursday night," alternate captain Steve Pollihan said. During the 1997-98 season, the team walked to the Student Recreation Center to practice in the new rink. Although the team had a rink on campus, it was only good for practices. There was not sufficient room for spectators. "Concrete walls, a one-player bench with the door opening the wrong way, [limited] spectator space and improper dimensions make it impossible for us to hold games on campus," senior defenseman Mike Factor said. Even though there were glitches to work out, the team maintained a strong bond. "This team works as well as any group that I've ever played [with]," junior defenseman Keith McCoy said. "I think it is because we are all good friends and really close." Many of the new members were placed on the B-team. If the A-team ever lacked the number of players needed for a game, then the top players for the B-team stepped up to play. "The B-team has just as many opportunities for intercollegiate play as the A-team does," Factor said. "I'm sure many are disappointed [on not making the A- team], but only so many members can be on a team and with such a huge response for tryouts, cuts had to be made." Even though the new practice facility may not have been perfect, the team wasn't complaining. "The rink's about three-fourths the size of the rink we played on last year," goalie Ken Garthe said. "We used to play four on four, but now we play three on three and can play for free instead of paying $7 a week." The team members played because they loved the game. "I don't think we complain as much as we demand some recognition and respect," Pollihan said. "We recently ranked third in the nation and for any sport that is quite an accomplishment." by Carey Michenfelder On the offense, the A-team skates toward its goal in the Roller Hockey National Championships. The championship tournament was held in Las Vegas in early September. The Bulldogs finished third, an improvement in comparison to their sixth-place finish in 1996. (photo submitted) Roller Hockey 97 (Page 98) With one defenseman to go, freshman Harry Quan finishes fighting through his opponents. The Bulls Rugby Team played several games at Truman that were funded by the Funds Allotment Council. Extra money was raised for away games and tournaments, (photo by Chandra Lim) There was more work involved in being a rugby player than was seen on the field. Because the Bulls and Bullets rugby teams were club sports, rather than varsity teams, they had to raise a lot of their own funds. Both teams said they were grateful for the help the University did provide them. The Funds Allotment Council helped both teams with home-game expenses, including referees' fees. Costs like transportation and hotels were not covered by the University. It was up to each team to cover these expenses. Co-captain Tracey Mertens said the Bullets cut costs by carpooling to all of its tournaments. Team members also stayed in the homes of friends and family, rather than hotels, when they traveled. "When we went to Rolla we had 17 girls staying in my house," Mertens said. "We are good house guests." Kyle Roach, vice captain of the Bulls, said the team did some of its own fund-raising. Each player had to sell T-shirts and sweatshirts to raise money. The Bulls also had an alumni game where many alumni donated to the team's needs. The Bullets also raised some of its own money through sales. The women had a few car washes in the fall. They also did a fund raiser with Citibank. Aside from monetary support, the rugby teams lacked other advantages that varsity teams had. The teams often had problems getting access to the facilities they wanted. "The band has priority of the field over us," Roach said. But Roach said being a club sport had its advantages as well. He thought the team had more freedom to make its own decisions. "The club can make decisions without consulting the University," Roach said. Mertens said the Bullets had no grudges against varsity teams. "We play bigger-name schools than any of the varsity teams," Mertens said. Even though the duties of a rugby player went beyond playing a good match, it did not show when the Bulls and Bullets took the field. by Jennifer Odefey 98 Sports (Page 99) Rugby Sees Green As club sports, the Bulls and Bullets must earn most of their own money 1997-98 Bullet's Rugby Team: Row 1: Molly Nahm, Tracey S. Mertens-captain, Amy Gallop, Teresa Putnam, Shannon Powers, Sara Corcoran-co-captain and Lindsy Switser. Row 2: Stephanie Brenneke, Monica Schultz, Amy Urban, Rachel Williams, Heidi Atwell, Christine Esneacelt and Leanna Heritage. Row 3: Michelle Chandler, Mari Quinn, Emily DeBaene, Fran Swartz, Vanessa Smith and Kjrsten Abel. 1997-98 Bull's Rugby Team: Row 1: Bryan Lay, Brian Eichholz, Jim Cain-treasurer, Mike Arnold, Billy Siems-captain, Kyle Roach-vice captain and Bob Hirth. Row 2: Tiny Richmond, Harry Kuan, Benji Tinnin, Aaron Patton, Brian Newcomb, Thomas Peck and Tim Russo. Row 3: Dan Brady, Lars Strickland, Damien Busold, Dominic Orlando, Kyle Kuhlman, George Steele and Brandon Hamberg. Fingertips are all that touch the ball as freshman Emily DeBaene misses the catch in a lineout. The team consisted of about 25 women. The Bullets Rugby Team traveled throughout the nation competing in the Heart of America Union and had two of its teammates named Most Valuable Player in the Heart of America Tournament, (photo submitted) Bulls/Bullets Rugby 99 (Page 100) Extended in the air, freshman Gerry Giammanco spikes it past fellow teammate sophomore Ryan Schmidt. The volleyball team practiced a couple times a week in the Student Recreation Center. Despite the fact that the team was small, it consistently met for practices. The difference between men's and women's volleyball teams was the obvious--gender--and that the men's volleyball team was not recognized as a University sport. Men's volleyball, although started many years ago as a club sport, had yet to be recognized. Being a club sport prevented men's volleyball from receiving many of the benefits given to varsity sports. Senior Thad Baker believed the men's volleyball team lacked the benefits of being a University- sponsored sport. "We might have more money to actually go places and better equipment," Baker said. "Right now, one person organizes everything for the team, and it is a real hassle." Unfortunately, during the season, the team was plagued with bad luck. Three of its starting players were faced with injuries, forcing the team to cancel upcoming tournaments. As a result of the injuries, the team had a lack of competitions throughout the season. Therefore, the team did not receive the media coverage that other teams received. "The team was left to pass information about games by word of mouth," sophomore Jeremy McCormick said. Instead of complaining about the team's problems though, Baker looked on the bright side. "We don't need the tournament money, so we'll use it to buy a new net and some new balls," Baker said. "Whatever is left over, we'll use next year." For the time being, the only action the team saw was against its teammates at practice. "We don't play other teams very often," McCormick said. "We normally play in tournaments against Missouri colleges." If men's volleyball was a University sport, the players could depend on their coach during these times. However, being a club sport left the team to depend on themselves to solve problems and organize everything. The team still looked forward to a regular schedule and recognition from its community. "We are currently trying to join a club volleyball conference," Baker said. "If this happens, we will have a regular set schedule all year long." by Carey Michenfelder 100 Sports (Page 101) Freshman Mike Favazza prepares to tip the volleyball over as senior Mike Fuller attempts to block the shot. The men's volleyball team participated in a few tournaments that were held throughout the year. It was in the process of working out a deal to join a volleyball conference toward the end of the season (photos by Cheri Heiser) Senior Mike Fuller prepares the spike as senior Johnny Childs and freshman Gerry Giammanco team up to block the shot. Due to several injuries, the volleyball team was unable to compete in many tournaments throughout the year. It used the extra funds to purchase new equipment. 1997-98 Men's Volleyball Team: Row 1: Mike Favazza, Johnny Childs, Ryan Schmidt, Mike Fuller. Row 2: Eric Reuther, Thad Baker, Gerry Giammanco. Serve it over Volleyball team plagued with injury and heartache, but keeps head high Men's Volleyball 101 (Page 102) GREEKS VS. Groups DO YOU FEEL THAT INTRAMURALS ARE PUBLICIZED ENOUGH TO NON-GREEKS? "I feel that intramurals could have been more publicized. Not being in a sorority made it hard for me to know when events were taking place." -sophomore Carrie Trauterman I found that I knew enough about intramurals and so I was able to get more involved. I was also part of a sorority so that made it easier."-sophomore Amanda "Since I was part of a fraternity, it was easy for me to get involved. I participated in several intramurals and felt that I always knew when they were occurring."-freshman William Enochs "I feel that intramurals should be more plublicized, so the public knows more about them and then more people would be involved."-sophomore Adam Gebhardt The social fraternities were well-known for their T-shirts stating their participation in intramural sports. Students were often left to falsely think that intramural sports were simply for the social fraternities and sororities of Truman State University. Intramural sports were planned by the University, allowing students who did not participate in varsity athletics the chance to play in competition. They were given the option to compete in groups or on a single basis. Many fraternities and sororities chose to participate as a group. Some students; however, felt that the events were not publicized well. "There definitely needs to be more information to non-Greeks because it comes off as a Greek thing," freshman Heather Dye said. "There needs to be more publicity around campus for everyone to know when events are scheduled." Students were surprised to find there were actually more non-Greek players than there were Greek players in intramurals. Out of the 2,699 students who participated in the four major intramurals of softball, volleyball, indoor soccer and basketball, nearly 60 percent of them were from open teams. Despite the lack of publicity, 1,566 students participated in intramural sports as an open player. "I knew there were non-Greek teams, but I didn't realize there were so many," senior Stephanie Rowe said. Some students felt that there was an easy solution to the problem of Greek versus non-Greek intramurals. They felt that splitting the intramural sports into two divisions would be more effective. "They should make an all-Greek competition and a non-Greek competition," freshman Kevin Quinn said. "Greeks make a big deal out of it and it makes it harder for non-Greek teams to play due to lack of support." Students continued to play despite the false knowledge that intramural sports was simply a Greek event. Even though Sigma Phi Epsilon social fraternity and Alpha Sigma Alpha social sorority had won for the last several years, that did not stop the non-Greek members from participating. "Everyone should participate and have a good time," Sig Ep member David Hill said. "It's not just about Greek organizations." by Jeremy Early "I knew there were non-Greek teams, but I didn't realize there were so many."senior Stephanie Rowe Greeks vs. Groups Nearly 68 percent of the participants in intramural sports were men. Over 58 percent of the teams that participated in intramural sports were from non-Greek teams. The most popular team sport for intramurals was basketball, with 33 percent of the students participating. Of the four major events, only 15 percent of the students participated in indoor soccer. non-Greeks 102 Sports (Page 103) Some teams gather to play intramural basketball in the Student Recreation Center. Intramurals were played by over one-third of the University's students. Even though Greek organizations usually won most events, there were more non-Greek teams than Greek (photo by Mary Ziegler) Students participate in all areas of intramurals from playing to refereeing. Even though men and women participated, men accounted for 68 percent of the athletes. The champions for the 1997-98 school year were the men of Sigma Phi Epsilon social fraternity and the women of Alpha Sigma Alpha social sorority, (photo by Josh Adams) Intramurals 103 (Page 104) WHAT ARE YOUR FEELINGS ON ATTENDANCE AT SPORTING EVENTS? "It's a big problem at Truman. The teams really play hard and are not supported by the students." -sophomore Emily Sides "It's a sickening lack of school spirit." -freshman Mike Brewer More people should support our teams. Participation creates a positive attitude among the teams." -sophomore Abby Heeter "Lack of attendance just shows that people don't have enough time. If I had the time to go to the events, I'd definitely go." -freshman Matt Nicoletta "I never hear about the games. I think giving away money was a good idea. I guess I should go to the games. I want money!" -sophomore Chris Russell To go or not to go? That was the question many Truman students faced when considering a University athletic event as a source of entertainment. From rugby to football, nearly every sport was open to the student body. Low turnouts at such events, however, led many to wonder where the sports fans were hiding and what was wrong with Truman school spirit. Of those who chose to attend University sporting events held on campus, the most popular were football and basketball games. "I go to the football games because I really enjoy football, and I have a lot of fun when I go," junior Amanda White said. "I am always excited to go and show my support." Some students went to show support for their friends who played on the teams, rather than for an interest in the sport itself. "I have been to quite a few swim meets because I have friends who are swimmers," freshman Teresa Terry said. "I really don't have time because of homework to go to anything else." Homework and studying were major factors in determining whether or not to go to a particular event. While certain sports experienced low turnouts in the past, University Athletic Director Walter Ryle said that attendance was actually up from that of past years. "Attendance was up from what it had been for the past three or four years," Ryle said. "There is such pressure here on students academically, though, that many of them can't find the time away from the books to attend games." University athletes felt students' support in those who did attend the games. Enthusiastic and supportive crowds proved that school spirit could be measured in quality, not quantity. "Our crowds are always very enthusiastic and excited, especially when a game is really close," freshman cheerleader Carrie Newson said. "Sometimes I can hardly hear myself cheering over all of the crowd's noise. They are always very supportive." by Kelly Levins "Attendance was up from what it had been for the past three or four years." Athletic Director Walter Ryle Attendance An average of 4,109 people attended each football game. The men's basketball team had an average of 939 people attend its games, while the women's team had only 460 people in attendance on average. Each softball game was attended by about 89 people. Approximately 400 programs were printed for each men's basketball game. vs. Studies 104 Sports (Page 105) Marching band members represent only one of several organizations who attended the Bulldog football games. Students crowded into Stokes Stadium throughout the football season to cheer the team to victory. The marching band kept the fans excited by leading cheers and chants. (photo by Hemal Patel) Bulldog basketball games draw large crowds as a result of the student appreciation award. While the team had somewhat of a difficult season, fans continued to support the Bulldogs. As the prize continued to grow, so did the number of fans. (photo by Mary Ziegler) Attendance 105 (Page 106) Senior Amanda Barker looks at a specimen in her embryology lab. The class was examining six- day old chicks. Truman offered a variety of classes with hands-on learning. (photo by Cheri Heiser) 106 Academics (Page 107) CHOOSE... Truman's academic program was much more than just attending classes. We had the choice to expand our minds educationally from the first day of classes, if we accepted the challenge. For the class of 2001, this started with an introduction to the University. This year Freshman Week took on a new meaning. Some Freshman Week classes were expanded into a semester-long course, where we depended on the same group of new friends to become familiar with this new territory of our lives. Not just the freshmen, though, had to adjust to the United Parcel Service strike at the beginning of the year. The strike delayed the delivery of many academic books, which in turn, delayed classes. Once classes were back on track, though, we had a variety of courses from which to choose. This included a biology/human nature course, military science versus Health and Wellness and a variety of dance classes. There was a course for everyone's personality. Choosing classes became a thing of the past for the seniors, though, as we focused on the future. your course Academics Academics 107 (Page 108) UPS strike delays arrival of books to stores At the beginning of the fall semester when most Truman students were reading and studying, some students found themselves still waiting for textbooks. This was a problem that the entire college bookstore industry faced, leaving Truman without exception. The manager of the Truman Bookstore, Mike Minson, said it was because of shipping errors and delays stemming from the aftermath of the UPS strike. "UPS would not guarantee delivery times until late September and books that had to be routed through other carriers were delayed," Minson said. All reorders and late orders were shipped either by UPS, Federal Express Next Day or Second Day Air. "This enormous expense was not passed on to the customer, but rather absorbed by the bookstore," Minson said. "The Truman bookstore makes every effort to obtain all the books in the right quantities and at the right time, but sometimes factors beyond our control make it difficult to fulfill this goal." The owner of Patty's University Bookstore, Patty Bolz, said most students were very understanding about this delay. "Students would ask when the books were getting here and most of the time they were really nice and cool about it," Bolz said. Upperclassmen were not too worried about missing their textbooks compared to the freshmen. "My physics book was not in time due to the UPS strike. It got in during the first week of the classes," sophomore Jim Bonucchi said. "It happens, it's a strike you know, so deal with it." Both bookstores said they spent a lot of time calling students when the books had finally arrived. Overall, Truman students finally realized the lack of control they had over the nationwide strike. The bookshelves sit empty at the Truman Bookstore. The books for the fall semester arrived late due to the UPS strike. Students were able to pick up their books within a week or two after classes started. 108 Academics (Page 109) My physics book was not in time due to the UPS strike. It got in during the first week of classes.sophomore Jim Bonucchi Due to the UPS strike few books sit on the shelves in the bookstore at the beginning of the school year. The UPS strike created a 50 cent pay increase to the previous $8 base pay. The Teamsters wanted a two-or three-year deal, but agreed to a five-year contract. This sign represents the constant problems Truman students felt during the UPS strike. The strike brought positive changes for UPS, but left frustration for college students. The 14-day strike made this sign the most popular on campus (photos by Cheri Heiser) STRIKE The UPS strike began Aug. 4 and ended on Aug. 18. UPS, which normally delivered 12 million parcels and documents a day around the country, was running at less than 10 percent capacity. The strike resulted in a $3.10 per hour raise over five years for full-time employees. The pay for part-time employees would rise $4.10 per hour. RESULTS UPS Strike 109 (Page 110) To skip or not skip that is the question by Kelly Levins The alarm buzzed at a steady pace as the clock hit 7 a.m. The exhausted and weary Truman student pounded the snooze button, but before reaching a state of semi-consciousness, her 7:30 a.m. class was over. On the contrary, some students woke up for every class even though their professor admitted attendance was not necessary. "I have yet to just skip a class for a reason other than sickness," freshman Karen Owens said, "because I just feel that by skipping you are only going to fall behind." Many students worried about falling behind and about the impression that missing a class would give their professors. "I am just a wuss, I know, but I worry about what my professors think about me," sophomore Moira Cavanagh said. "I worry about the impression they will get if I don't attend a class." I'm just a wuss, I know but I worry about what my professors think about me. sophomore Moira Cavanagh Some students started their college careers with the motivation to attend every class. "I only missed maybe five classes total last year and I was carrying 17 credits each semester," Cavanagh said. "I am just always worried that the one day I would skip a class, I would miss something crucial." Even those who chose not to skip classes saw the possibility of giving in to the temptation of skipping in the near future. "Maybe if I had a blow-off class in the future, where missing it once or twice wouldn't affect my grade, I might skip it," sophomore Sarah Brown said. "But I am really paranoid and I don't trust other people's notes." The choice to skip a particular class, more often than not, involved outside influences. "For me to skip a class I'd have to be sick, find that there is nothing better to do or wake up next to somebody and not feel like leaving," senior James Vertovec said. Most of all, the possibility of skipping a class was often determined by students' final grade cards. Freshman Dominic Armstrong rushes to finish his lunch, gather books and get to class. Balancing activities and school work was challenging for many students. (photo by Hemal Patel) Junior Jed Carleton relaxes while playing Blitz in the Take Five games room. Many students relaxed or met with friends in the Down Under. However, sometimes the arcade was a distraction from classes. (photo by Josh Adams) 110 Academics (Page 111) You paid for it A three-hour class which met three times a week cost in-state students $9.64 per class period and out-of-state students $17.07. A three-hour class which met twice a week cost instate students $13.06 per class period and out-of state students $23.13. Sixty percent of people surveyed said it was more common for them to skip a morning class, 26 percent an afternoon class, and 14 percent an evening class. Results based on a survey of 100 students. Did you go? Freshman Matthew Gessling tries to stop the sunlight from hurting his eyes. Some students skipped classes to catch a few more hours of sleep. The cold winter weather was an added incentive for some to stay in bed. (photo by Diogo Vaz) Skipping Classes 111 (Page 112) off-campus access Off-campus students were a little more connected to Truman with the addition of Internet service hook-ups. In early September, Computer Services began accepting requests for Internet hook-ups, User Services Consultant Chad Tatro said. The service was offered to off-campus and on-campus students. Off-campus students were able to access the World Wide Web from their homes. Students using the new connection were charged $35 per semester; however, the fee was waived for the fall semester in order to allow for a free trial semester. On-campus students were not charged for the connection because the fee was already included in housing costs. "As of November, there were approximately 400 students signed up for the service," Tatro said. "About half of those were off-campus students." The accounts were requested electronically through the Truman home page. Long hours in front of book volumes were often replaced by searches through information on the Internet. Research databases and commercial websites aided students in their quest for information. Search engines such as Infoseek aided students in their research. The resources offered by the Internet were more accessible through Truman's new service. by Christine Hale "I would rather be able to access the internet at home than have to battle the crowds at the library.sophomore Sarah Aton Users were notified by e-mail of their acceptance and issued a password for access to Truman's service. Students had to provide their own web browser or download the software from the home page. Even though the service was advertised through Truman media outlets, some students weren't aware of the options available to them.. "I wish I was made aware of this offer," sophomore Sarah Aton, an off-campus student, said. "It would save me a lot of trouble going back and forth to campus for research." Since the service was so new, Computer Services couldn't provide individual support. However, new users were able to direct questions electronically to a newsgroup sponsored by Computer Services. Internet service was very reliable because modem lines were nearly always open, noted Tatro. Tatro said he hoped to hook up all off-campus students with the service because it would be more convenient for students to use the system at home. "I would rather be able to access the Internet at home than have to battle the crowds at the library," Aton said. 112 Academics (Page 113) World Wide Missouri Hall residents could obtain direct access to the Internet through a network connection in their room. Each student who had an account was able to use the dial-up access account up to seven hours per week The maximum amount of time for any one session could not exceed four hours. After four hours, the system disconnected automatically. The service fee of $35 was included in the housing contracts of on-campus students. access Junior Ruben Ambrose works on his laptop computer from the comfort of his room in Missouri Hall. The Internet became accessible to both on and off-campus students through Computer Services. A fee of $35 was required for an off-campus connection (photos by Josh Adams) Internet Access 113 (Page 114) Freshman unity expaned in course Freshman Week always provided unity for the first-year students, but in 1997 the unity went beyond the first week of school. Extended Freshman Week classes grew significantly from the previous year. According to Mary Giovannini, director of Freshman Week, the idea behind extended classes was to create a close, comfortable atmosphere for new students. "We're trying to keep groups together who know each other well, are supportive of each other and have a bond with their teacher," Giovannini said. Freshman Week classes helped students become acquainted with the University. Extended classes were known to be more academically inclined than classes that ended with Freshman Week. "We started a day earlier in regular class," freshman Jay Woods said. "We got a jump-start on homework." Natalie Alexander, assistant professor of philosophy, noticed a big difference between her Freshman Week Introduction to Philosophy class and her other section. "My freshman class hit the ground running on the first day of class; they knew each other," Alexander said. "They were already talking, interacting and actively engaged in the material." In addition to starting ahead, many students felt a positive connection with their professor. "If we have any questions about anything, we're always welcome to ask," freshman Becca Hammen said. Students who were not involved in an extended class saw a difference between their classes and the extended classes. "I think that extended freshman class is a good idea and all the classes should be made that way," freshman Beth Koop said. "It would be nice if I had a class now filled with people that I know really well." Freshmen Diane Hewitt and Jen Crow help each other move into Dobson Hall. The week was an opportunity for freshmen to meet other students and become acquainted with the campus. Freshmen enrolled in an extended Freshmen Week class benefitted from meeting their classmates and professors a week before classes started, (photo by Hemal Patel by Megan Delaney 114 Academics (Page 115) We're trying to keep groups together that know each other well, are supportive and have a hand with their teacher. Freshman Week Director Mary Giovannini Freshmen settle in on the Quad to watch the Freshman Week version of Singled Out. Campus Activity Leaders organized many of the week's events to help students meet each other. Freshman Week classes helped students gain familiarity with the campus(photo submitted) A freshman unpacks her belongings from her car to move into her new home. Freshmen used the first week to settle into their rooms and learn more about Truman through the Freshman Week program. Extended Freshman Week courses helped students transition into college academics (photo by Hemal Patel) Extended Seventeen classes formed during Freshmen Week and continued throughout the fall semester. The decision to expand the program was made by the Undergraduate Council, and the Liberal Studies Program was voted on by the entire faculty. The extended Freshman Week classes were both major specific and core courses. COURSES Freshman Week 115 (Page 116) Professors learn with Many faculty and staff looked at Truman as not only a place of employment, but as an opportunity. Several faculty and staff took the student's seat again during lectures. Some chose to take classes to finish their education, while others wanted to enhance their job skills. For the most part, students and faculty both agreed that it wasn't an uncomfortable situation, but rather a chance to get to know each other on a student-to-student level. "I think it would be great if I could actually talk to them [professors] one on one instead of just the professor-type setting," sophomore Amanda Garnier said. "All the professors are really intelligent and to get to know them not as an authority figure or teacher would be really inspiring and very educational by itself." Paula Lovell, instructor of communication, took Horsemanship in the spring because it gave her a chance to refine her riding skills and be outdoors. She enjoyed the change of pace and said it was great therapy for her. "I saw it as a chance to go beyond my normal, daily routine, which is filled with a great deal of paperwork," Lovell said. Janet Davis, associate professor of communication, took a class in order to prepare for a class she taught the following semester. Davis took the course through the Funding for Results program which awarded a grant to cover the cost of the class. "These grants were awarded because of [the University] going into the new Liberal Studies Program (LSP)," she said. "I'm very pleased to have received the grant and I look forward to returning to class." Some students thought it would be hard for a faculty member to do well once they were the student again. "I think it would be harder for a professor to take classes, but I would be excited about it," sophomore Susan Linder said. Paula Lovell, instructor of communication, leads her horse out of the stable during Horsemanship class. Lovell was one of a few faculty members who also took classes. Lovell chose to take Horsemanship because of her interest in the subject (photo by Josh Adams) by Kimberly Glantz 116 Academics (Page 117) All the professors are ready intelligent and to get to know them not as an authority figure or teacher would be ready inspiring and very educational by itself. sophomore Amanda Gamier Paula Lovell, instuctor of communication, prepares to groom her horse. Lovell and other professors balanced teaching and taking classes, allowing them to expand their horizons with subjects outside of their discipline (photo by Josh Adams) Ranjita Misra addresses her Disease and Man class. Along with typical students, Misra also taught Janet Davis, associate professor of communication. Faculty members could apply for grants to attend classes in order to gain knowledge and sharpen their skills, (photo by Mary Ziegler) PROFESSOR Faculty and staff had to beadmitted to the University before enrolling in a class. Faculty and staff wentthrough the same process asstudents in enrollment.They had to obtain a permito enroll and register. Faculty and staff received a discount on their tuition. Faculty and staff had a discount card in lieu of the $60 downpayment fee. OR STUDENT Professors Taking Classes 117 (Page 118) combine in class Both the philosophical and scientific worlds have attempted to answer complex questions involving human nature. It was the first time a class was offered on topics such as whether mothers were genetically programmed to care for their young or whether religious beliefs played a role in gender interaction. On Human Nature gave students a chance to explore questions about life that involved philosophy and biology. On Human Nature was team-taught by David Murphy, associate professor of religion, and Michael Kelrick, associate professor of biology. The course discussed the intersection of the biological and philosophical views on human nature. Murphy enjoyed co-teaching the course, but found the only problem to be narrowing the focus of the class. "So much has been written about humanity," Murphy said. "It's a real challenge trying to focus on only a few areas." by Julia Pankiewicz It's a real challenge trying to focus on only a few areas. David Murphy, associate professor of religion Special attention was given to the topic of altruism, or devotion to the needs of others. Students faced the question whether humans cared about each other because religion had taught them to or because man was genetically programmed to care. Laura Tamakoshi, associate professor of anthropology, sat in on the course and offered her views as an anthropologist. 'This is a very unique course," Tamakoshi said. "You have two professors looking at human nature from two different views, an anthropologist looking at it from another point of view and an extremely diverse student body looking at human nature from their own views." Senior Jason Neubauer enjoyed the class and had learned new things about many topics including both philosophy and religion. The course was a definite benefit to Truman students. "There are so many different perspectives on being human that students are likely to find an intersection with their particular discipline," Murphy said. Guest speaker Michael Ruse presents his views of Charles Darwin. Ruse claimed that Darwin was not an atheist but a deist who based his theories on his belief in God. (photo by Cheri Heiser) David Murphy, associate professor of religion, takes notes during junior Caleb Hawley's presentation. Murphy taught the course in conjunction with Michael Kelrick, associate professor of biology. (photo by Cheri Heiser) 118 Academics (Page 119) Advanced On Human Nature was an advanced topics biology class. Other advanced topic classes have been community ecology, electron microscopy, eukaryotic molecular genetics, parasitology, plant ecology and virology.The advanced topic course for the spring semester was microscopy. Advanced topics were a biology elective for all majors. A student was allowed no more than eight credit hours of advanced topics courses. topics in biology Ursula Goodenough, professor of biology at Washington University in St. Louis, delivers her lecture titled "Religious Naturalism: The religious response to the epic of evolution." Several guest speakers were brought in to address the On Human Nature class. Most lectures were open to the public (photo by Josh Adams) On Human Nature 119 (Page 120) Truman is one of a shrinking number of universities who are still able to offer undergraduate clinics. John Applegate, associate professor and director of communication disorders A child uses a video disc during his therapy. Using this type of technology, the patient could scan images into the video disc. Then through answering questions about the created picture, he could learn to use pronouns and question words appropriately. Former graduate student Alison Epsy plays Chutes and Ladders in order to help her client say target sounds. Students worked with articulation clients to say specific sounds. Communication disorders students work with clients, but they were supervised by faculty members. COMMUNITY All ages were served by the Truman State University Speech and Hearing Cliniccoming from as far as 60 miles. v Services and therapy offered by the clinic were free of charge to both students and community members. Undergraduates gained hands-on experience while being supervised by their professors. Clinic 120 Academics (Page 121) Speech and hearing by Jennifer Adams Everyone had a day when the right words wouldn't come out, but not everyone could attribute it to simply a bad day. There were people who had this problem on a daily basis, but the University offered a solution free of charge. People of all ages and from a 60-mile radius came to the Speech and Hearing clinic. Truman students offered to help people with speech, language and hearing disorders. Although it provided a service to the area, the students were the main benefactors. "The clinic provides an opportunity for students to experience what they learn in class," said John Applegate, associate professor and director of communication disorders. The clinic served people in the community and also enabled students in the major to fulfill necessary clinical hours and learn from a hands-on approach. Students had the opportunity to take clinicals, which provided them with one to two clients each semester. "Truman is one of a shrinking number of universities who are still able to offer undergraduate clinics," Applegate said. This was important to the program because it gave undergraduates a taste of what was ahead. "Having the clinic gave me a hands-on experience working with a variety of people," graduate student Jennifer Walz said. "I think it's great because it takes information from the classroom and applies it practically." Faculty members were required to supervise students' therapy sessions and evaluation sessions. "There's more of a colleague relationship instead of professor/student relationships," Walz said. The clinic served its purpose as a learning tool for the communication disorders major while also helping to serve others within the University and the community. Janet Gooch, assistant professor of communication disorders, works with a nasometer, which measures the amount of air coming out of the noise. Using the nasometer could help determine if a client was saying certain sounds correctly, (photos submitted) Speech and Hearing Clinic 121 (Page 122) Who's Who award honors contribution Fifty seniors received national recognition for what they did and who they were. Academic achievement, leadership and character earned students the title of Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. Senior Jim Bopp accomplished a lot as a physics major. He built his own spectrometer to study radiation by observing gamma radiation. Bopp traveled to several universities and laboratories to speak about his research, and his spectrometer was implemented into a physics class. But his research alone did not make him a Who's Who candidate. Bopp was involved in other activities at Truman and in the Kirksville community. Bopp participated in a school-outreach program with the Society of Physics Students, teaching grade school students about science. He was also in Sigma Pi Sigma honor society and sang in the Newman Center choir. He shared his faith with seventh graders as he taught religion at Mary Immaculate School. Senior Sarah Lucas also accomplished a variety of things outside of the classroom. Senior Sarah Lucas directs Ryle residents to their seats during the Ryle South Banquet. This was one of the many projects she was in charge of as Ryle South staff assistant (photo by Tina Patel) Senior Sara Loveless shakes hands with President Jack Magruder as she is honored as being one of the Who's Who students at Truman. Seniors who were honored with this award were involved in a variety of activities (photo by Tina Patel) by Jennifer Odefey She was the assistant editor of Windfall literary magazine and a member of Sigma Tau Delta and Phi Sigma Pi honor societies. Lucas also participated in University Swingers. Lucas was the Ryle South staff assistant, and she ran the Ryle South Office and planned events such as the Ryle Christmas Market and the Ryle South Banquet. David Hoffman, assistant dean of students, said the Who's Who selection committee looked for students who demonstrated leadership in more than one area. "We looked at the impact of students on the Kirksville and Truman communities in addition to being good students," Hoffman said. Three hundred students were nominated by faculty and organizations, and 130 students completed the application, including essays and two letters of recommendation. A committee of seven administration and faculty members selected 50 students to receive the Who's Who title. Hoffman said the committee went beyond national standards and required a 3.0 GPA and allowed only seniors to apply. Lucas said she wanted to be in Who's Who because her mother was when she went to Truman. She said it was an honor to be named to such an elite group. "I felt highly selected by my university to be one of the select," Lucas said. Bopp was humble about recognition, but he felt appreciated by the award. "It makes you realize that what you have done has been significant to at least one person," Bopp said. It makes you realize that what you have done has been significant to at least one person. senior Jim Bopp 122 Academics (Page 123) Who's Who Daniel Baack Candra Gill Jennifer Odefey James Bang Matthew Goyer Kimberly Oelschlaeger Kevin Bauer Leslie Graff Chrystal Paulos James Bopp Rachel Guerra Rebecca Pestine Jennifer Bosshardt Brandon Hamm Adam Potthast Sara Braaf Holly Harrell Sara Reisdorf Christine Carlson Jennifer Hillman Andrea Roberts Cara Cochran Cheryl Hindrichs Lisa Roberts Patricia Corley Caroline Horn Susan Senger Jacob Cowan Gregory Kristoff Michelle Shafer Damara Crist Thomas Lancaster Andrea Trotter Kelly Dolles Sara Loveless Karen Van Cleave Megan Edwards Sarah Lucas Michael Watson Jr. Jerritt Farrar Teresa McAlpine Shawn Weber Courtney Folino Mary McBride Mark Wissel Linda Gannon Kirk McCarty Angela York Andrew Gensler Bridget Munsterman at Truman Senior Jim Bopp speaks to seventh grade students at Mary Immaculate school during the Wednesday night religion class he teaches. In addition to teaching, Bopp conducted physics research, and he traveled to a variety of universities and laboratories to talk about his work (photo by Hemal Patel) Who's Who 123 (Page 124) Students learn from undergraduate research Some Truman students found a productive and educational way to spend their time while still gaining additional knowledge in a particular concentration. Undergraduate research was something the students at Truman had done for years. Some undergraduate research was for a particular class, but most of the research done was contributed to a research program which often included a stipend award. Senior Heather Morgan said that researching helped her personally as well as academically. She had researched for over a year in her science concentration. "It's better than class," Morgan said. "There's a lot more variation." Topics that students chose to research varied from person to person. Subjects ranged from the UFO phenomenon to the comparison of exercise equipment. After students compiled their research, many presented the information to an audience in an organized fashion. One way many students presented their information was through the Undergraduate Research Symposium. Over lOO mentors and 270 students were involved in the symposium. David Lesczynski, professor of agriculture, organized and oversaw the symposium every year and felt it was a positive opportunity for the students. "It's a way for all students to come together and present information," Lesczynski said. "The symposium brings all of the divisions together." Morgan said that she enjoyed showcasing her hard work. "It's a way to really think about what you did," Morgan said. The symposium was a good way for students to prepare for future careers. "It opens a lot of opportunities," Lesczynski said. "It can help create a tremendous portfolio for when you're looking for a job or going to grad school." A visitor to the Student Union Building looks at a poster presentation by senior Chris Hanff during the Undergraduate Research Symposium. Presentations were given every 15 minutes in several rooms of the SUB. by Stacey Bumpus 124 Academics (Page 125) It's a way for all students to come together and present information. The symposium brings ad of the divisions together. -professor of agriculture David Lesczynski Seniors Mike Mueller and Matt Jones present their research about conflict among college roommates at Psi Chi's third annual psychology research conference. The pair was part of a four- person research team with seniors Lisa Roberts and Shawn Bergman (photos by Tina Patel) Two visitors to the Undergraduate Research Symposium talk with senior Heather Morgan about her research. Morgan was one of over 270 students who presented their research through either a presentation or poster. Topics discussed ranged from cell growth to political themes in drama. UNDERGRAD The quote "Education is not the filling of the pail, but the lighting of a fire," by William Butler Yeats served as the theme for the Undergraduate Research Symposium. Specific areas covered by the symposium included: Alexander the Great Symposium, Millennium Panel and the Mythology Symposium. Psi Chi hosted the Psychology Research Conference for the third year in a row. Research Undergraduate Research 125 (Page 126) Health and Wellness sweats In order to graduate, each Truman student had to attempt a healthy lifestyle by choosing between Health and Wellness or Introduction to Military Science. Both classes provided an emphasis on developing a personal fitness program. Each class included classroom and physical activities but required different time commitments from students. Health and Wellness, a two-credit course, met every day for 50 minutes during one semester. The class included lectures and physical fitness activities. Military science, on the other hand, was a one-credit course, which met three days a week for two semesters. The class included one 50-minute class, a two-hour leadership lab and one hour of physical training a week. Besides the amount of time required, the subject areas that were covered varied greatly. Health and Wellness included information on stress management, STD's, relationships, substance abuse, eating disorders, designing a fitness program and nutrition lectures. Military science focused on leadership, the organizational structure and role of the U.S. Army, first aid, survival, map reading and how to implement a total fitness program. A military science student rappels down the side of Science Hall during a Freshman Week demonstration. By taking part in military science, students were able to rappel, play paintball, learn combative moves and first aid. (photo by Hemal Patel) Health and Wellness students stretch before a step aerobics class. Students were able to choose activities to fulfill the exercise portion of the course. Individuals also were given the opportunity to test out of the exercise portion of the class (photo by Cheri Heiser) by Tina Anshus Military science gives students a good insight into an institution, which whether they realize it or not, greatly impacts their lives.junior Christina Truesdale "It's more attractive to students to take one class [Health and Wellness] to fulfill a requirement versus two [military science]," freshman Health and Wellness student Alissa Purcell said. Military science provided a smaller class size. "Military science gives students a good insight to an institution, which whether they realize it or not, greatly impacts their lives," junior military science student Christina Truesdale said. Military science offered leadership training through various programs. "I liked what I saw so much that I applied for and received an ROTC scholarship, and it's the best career move I ever made," Truesdale said. Both classes covered many different subject areas and offered different types of activities. Choosing between the two classes merely depended on the student's interests. 126 Academics (Page 127) Health and Wellness vs. Approximately 650 students took Health and Wellness each semester. Approximately 150 students took Introduction to Military Science each semester. Freshman Melissa Marshall practices her throwing techniques on her perspective attacker, freshman Jessica Dobbins, during a military science combatives lab. After students learned the various types of defensive maneuvers, they practiced a step-by-step process of the different throws and techniques of how to escape a possible attack. Students also learned the proper way to fall from a throw or push in order to insure their safety (photo by Charlie Hinderliter) Health and Wellness met two days a week for lecture and three days a week for exercise. Two semesters of military science fulfilled the same core requirement as one semester of Health and Wellness. Between 22 and 25 percent of students tested out of the exercise portion of the class. Military science met once a week for lecture and once every other week for exercise. military science Health and Wellness vs. Military Science 127 (Page 128) Career Expo is a start a way to form connections. its a way to learn about the business world and about how it works. senior Mike Mueller Senior Jamie Stafford looks through information at the Career Expo. Employers, eager to hire Truman graduates, set up informational booths at the Expo (photo by Cheri Heiser) Sophomore Lawrence Chui learns about IBM employment opportunities at the Career Expo. Over 200 employers attended the function. They looked to recruit students for internships, summer jobs and full-time employment (photo by Cheri Heiser) CAREER The University Career Center hosted one Career Expo per semester. The Career Expos in 1997-98 were the biggest ever with over 200 employers. The first Career Expo at Truman was held in 1979. A variety of services were offered at the UCC, such as videotaped mock interview and resume critiques. Center 128 Academics (Page 129) University Career Center by Jill Snitker Not only could graduating seniors benefit from the University Career Center, but undergraduates and Truman faculty were also welcome to use the many resources available to help search jobs, internships or graduate schools. The UCC had a complete career resource library which included bulletins, business directories, Internet searches and computer programs. "They've got a binder to keep a sample of resumes," senior Amy Jones said "It's neat because you get to see what other people use for their resume designs." Career Coordinator Susan Job said the UCC helped many students with their searches for jobs and careers. "The student traffic seemed to increase in the last year to year and a half," Job said. "A lot of people come in on their own when they see the Index ads or bulletin boards." The center provided tours for organizations and mock interviews for any individual seeking practice in professional job interviews. One of the biggest events the UCC sponsored since 1979 was the Career Expo, which was held once a semester. Over 200 employers attended the expo to recruit students and alumni for internships, summer jobs and full-time employment. "The responses of the companies at the expo are always enthusiastic," Job said. "They report that our students are well-prepared and professional." The Career Expo provided many outlets for students of various majors. Many benefited from the Career Expo. "Career Expo is a start--a way to form connections," senior Mike Mueller said. "It's a way to learn about the business world and about how it works." The center was open daily to assist students with any questions pertaining to careers or other job-related opportunities. Senior John Alexander speaks to a potential employer at the University Career Expo. The Career Expo, held once a semester, attracted over 200 employers. The Expo was a starting point for many students who would be entering the job market (photo by Cheri Heiser) University Career Center 129 (Page 130) We've taken it upon ourselves to offer cultural experiences that are not available in our community. Gallery Director John Bohac While visiting the art gallery, a student looks at a piece submitted by senior art major Elizabeth Keppel. The piece, titled "Merge," was an abstract created with oil colors on canvas. A gallery visitor eyes "Untitled" while visiting the Student Juried Art Exhibition. The piece, by senior studio art major Jennifer Sisson, was an abstract created with the use of charcoal and conte. UNIVERSITY The University Art Gallery typically hosted eight or nine exhibits a year. During an average week, 250 people visited the gallery. However, during the National Art Competition Exhibition, 2,000 people visited the gallery each week. The most valuable piece of work housed in the gallery cost $12,000. Every graduating art major was required to put together an exhibition of their work. Gallery 130 Academics (Page 131) Gallery serves up a dose of culture by Jennifer Odefey Nested away in Ophelia Parrish hid some of the most artistic works in Kirksville. The University Art Gallery offered different exhibitions throughout the year to allow students and faculty to view works of art from different genres and time periods. Gallery Director John Bohac said his goal was to display quality artwork for all students to view. Because Kirksville did not offer a great deal of culture and art, the gallery was one of the only ways to see such works. "We've taken it upon ourselves to offer the cultural experiences that are not found in the community," Bohac said. Each spring, the gallery housed the Juried Student Exhibition. The exhibition was open to all students enrolled in art classes. Sophomore visual communication major Nicole Timmins enjoyed the opportunity to show her work. "It's a great feeling to have people say they saw your work," Timmins said. In addition to displaying their works, students were eligible to receive recognition for their efforts. A judge selected 14 works as exceptional and the student artists received Juror's Recognition Awards. The gallery also offered a competition for students who wanted to sell their works. Judges from the Student Union Building chose five works for the University's permanent collection. Students who received the Student Union Award were paid $100 and the work was displayed in the SUB. Timmins' drawing, titled "African Girl," was selected as one of the five works. In addition to displaying their works, art students enjoyed the opportunity to see the works of other students and professionals. "It's good to see all the student works I don't normally get to see," junior art major Nathan Ferree said. The art gallery provided a learning experience for all students and faculty. Senior Elizabeth Keppel examines a piece titled "Impetus" by junior studio art major Grant Kelley. Kelley created the three-dimensional piece by making an actual cast of a person (photos by Laura Meyer) Art Gallery 131 (Page 132) Classes have students dancing to the beat With the sudden popularity of Riverdance and the comeback of disco music, dance classes were some of the most popular offered at Truman. The Division of Human Potential and Health offered several one-hour dance classes throughout the school year. Ballroom, aerobic, tap, jazz, country and western, ballet, folk and social dance were all offered. "People enjoy coming in and moving to the music," Melody Jennings, instructor of health and exercise science said. "It helps take their minds off the pressures of everyday life. It is a great diversion from more rigorous classes." Jennings said the only problems that had to be overcome were the inability to fit interested students into open classes and the lack of men participating in classes. Most classes were limited to 20 students so that everyone had enough room to practice. "I tried for several semesters to register for the class," senior Catherine Pezold said. "Now I'm a senior, so I finally registered first, but it was still closed." As a result, the division hoped to add "Dance as an Art Form" for a humanity credit in an effort to allow more people to take the classes. Also, an effort was made to enroll an equal number of men and women in couple-dancing classes. "I was put on the waiting list and finally got into the class because I had a male partner to sign up with me," Pezold said. "But after the class began, one of the male students dropped, and I still had to sometimes dance with the teacher." Junior Amanda Guelker was just one of the many students who took the class to get away from the regular lectures found in her academic classes. "I like the classes because they are stress relievers," Guelker said. Senior Catherine Pezold practices her dance moves with senior Dave Gragg. Males and females registered for separate sections of Ballroom Dancing. Even though the class met as one, separate registration was an attempt to insure equal numbers of males and females. Much of Ballroom Dancing required partners, and often, the lack of male interest in the class caused strange partnerships (photo by Josh Adams) by Julia Pankiewicz 132 Academics (Page 133) People enjoy coming in and mooing to the music, It helps take their minds off the pressures of everyday life. Melody Jennings, instructor of health and exercise science Sophomore Holly Kerns practices a routine she learned in her Advanced Jazz Dance class as Melody Jennings, instructor of health and exercise science, observes. Many students took dance classes as a source of stress relief and as a break from other academic Dance instructor Melody Jennings watches her Advanced Jazz Dance class run through one of its routines. Advanced Jazz Dance was offered along with other types of dance classes, such as ballroom, western and tap. (photos by Josh Adams) Dancing Several dance classes were offered by the Division of Human Potential and Performance including ballroom, tap and social and country-western. Regina Lindhorst, assistant professor of health and exercise science, and Melody Jennings, instructor of health and exercise science, were Truman's only dance instructors. Most dance classes were worth one-credit hour. For Credit Dance Classes 133 (Page 134) Residential colleges expand learning opportunities The learning environment did not end when residents left the classroom and entered Missouri and Ryle Halls. Missouri and Ryle were more than dormitories; they housed residential colleges. Each hall was divided into North and South Colleges. Truman State University established the residential college program in 1988. Its purpose was to integrate the residence hall living and academic learning environments of participating students. Chris Gregory, assistant college professor, lived in Ryle Hall with his wife and daughter since 1991. He served as an adviser for freshmen living in Ryle North. He felt the residential college program blurred the lines between living and learning. Gregory said he had multiple roles on campus as a teacher, adviser, counselor and role model. Freshman Sara Schmitt lived in Ryle. She thought the residential college programs offered a more personal side of academics. by Jennifer Odefey There are a lot of possibilities for any individual college to be more vibrant in the future. Mary Ramsbottom Residential College Task force chair "I've gotten to know Dr. Gregory better because he is my adviser and lives there," Schmitt said. Gregory said his residential college experience was positive for him because he got to see a different side of students. "It keeps me young," Gregory said. " I have great faith in students." Mark Dalhouse, assistant college professor, said his experience in Missouri North College allowed him to have informal contact with students. He sponsored a monthly discussion group with students and faculty to establish a connection between what went on in the residence hall and the classroom. "It is important that we realize that learning goes on both in and out of the classroom," Dalhouse said. A University committee of faculty, staff and students worked with the future of residential colleges on Truman's campus. Mary Ramsbottom, Residential College Task Force chair, said the University planned to institute the residential college program into all the residence halls on campus. "There are a lot of possibilities for any individual college to be more vibrant in the future," Ramsbottom said. Richard F. Klein presents in Ryle Main Lounge while portraying Abraham Lincoln. Klein's appearance was co-sponsored by Ryle and Missouri Residential Colleges and was part of the Monday Nights in Ryle series (photo by Laura Myers) Johanna Shafer, assistant college professor, and freshmen Kristen Mertens, Erika Hernandez, Theresa Stringham and Elizabeth McGuire watch "South Park" together. Students were able to develop relationships with professors outside of the classroom in Ryle, where two professors lived down the hall (photo by Tina Patel) 134 Academics (Page 135) Living with the girls, Student Senate passed a resolution that Ryle Residential College should become co-ed. Ryle Hall could house about 600 to 650 students. In 1997-98, Ryle was home to 501 students. Under the resolution, Blanton and Nason Halls would become all-female. Blanton and Nason Halls had a capacity of 258 residents. Based on the preference cards of freshmen assigned to Ryle Hall, only 192 students actually wanted a single-sex dorm. Thirty-nine percent had no preference and 22 percent preferred co- ed dorms. or living co-ed? The Gregory family enjoys dinner in the Ryle Hall cafeteria. The Gregorys had a kitchen in their fourth-floor Ryle apartment, but they often ate in the cafeteria together. The Gregorys had lived in Ryle for seven years. Many Ryle residents said that seeing a family in their dorm was a welcome reminder of home (photo by Tina Patel) Residential Colleges 135 (Page 136) On one hand, I'm ready to graduate and move on with my life, and on the other hand, I'm leaving a lot behind.-senior Katie Niemeyer Senior Jim Gioia picks out graduation announcements to send to his friends and family. Seniors had many last minute decisions to make as graduation drew near. Announcements were not necessary, but were seen by many to signify that the end was near. Senior Elizabeth Kelly turns in a copy of her resume to the University Career Center. The center allowed potential employers to look at the resumes and contact graduates with employment opportunities. Seniors had to submit a resume before graduating. GRADUATION A cap and gown set cost $26.45 and could be purchased from the Truman Bookstore. A package of five graduation announcements and their corresponding envelopes cost $4.25. Graduating seniors had to pay a $15 graduation fee to the Business Office. It cost $5 for any additional degrees to be printed. Expenses 136 Academics (Page 137) Paperwork adds hassle to graduation by Laura Zyk So much to do, so little time. As graduation day approached, excitement and anxiety hit many students. If worrying about life after Truman wasn't enough, some students felt an extra burden to meet the administration requirements for graduation. After 90 credit hours, students could fill out the graduation application form which had to be approved by the registrar. As the end of the year came in sight, clearance sheets, graduation fees and invitations also required attention. Senior Amy Lessmann did not find all of the tasks a problem. "I didn't think it was hard at all," Lessmann said. "I just approached everything one thing at a time." After being approved by the registrar and completing the required assessment tests, it was off to the Truman Bookstore. Seniors could get measured for a cap and gown and order invitations right after midterm. Students also received a graduation packet in the mail. This contained clearance sheets to be signed by the University Career Center, Alumni Office, Assessment and Testing Office and the Business Office. The signatures verified that seniors had completed tasks for each office prior to graduating. The UCC required a resume and a release form to send students' resumes to interested employers. The Business Office, though, required a $15 graduation fee, and an extra $5 fee for each additional degree printed. Some students didn't understand the purpose for a graduation fee. "I don't understand why there is an additional fee not included in what we already pay," senior Katie Niemeyer said At graduation, after all the forms were filled out, students received their diplomas with pride, but with mixed feelings. "On one hand I'm ready to graduate and move on with my life," Niemeyer said. "And on the other hand, I'm leaving a lot behind." Senior Matt Alexander tries on a graduation robe at the Truman Bookstore. In preparation for graduation, seniors had to take care of details such as completing forms and getting signatures (photos by Tina Patel) Graduation Requirements 137 (Page 138) Students relax near the fountain in front of the Student Union Building. The fountain was a common place for students to meet on sunny days. On special occasions, such as graduation and Homecoming, the fountain water was colored purple, (photo by Josh Adams) 138 People (Page 139) CHOOSE... The University wouldn't be what it was this year without each one of our individual personalities to help define it. We, the students and faculty, helped make Truman's high standards and statistics nationally known. In turn, the University provided us with many choices to develop our identities. Some things that we chose to do during our free time at the University included announcing at the campus radio station, refereeing athletic games, helping out at the University Farm or showing school spirit in several ways. Of course, our personal backgrounds and beliefs allowed the University to be diverse in nature. Each one of us expressed our own identities, whether it was through body piercings, tattoos or playing in a local band. As a body, we came from Missouri, surrounding and far-away states and even from Kirksville. What we did over the summer, our family backgrounds and the activities we participated in at Truman let each one of us shine individually. College was about developing our unique identities and choosing how to showcase them. your identity People 139 (Page 140) Remaining Close Some students did not travel far from home to pursue their college careers. Most Truman students wanted to get away from home to go to college, but about 4 percent of Truman students were from the Kirksville area. These students had a variety of reasons for choosing a college so close to home. Most reasons were similar to those every student had for attending Truman. Many students said money was a big factor in their decision. They received scholarships and in- state tuition. Freshman Jessica Baker said it was more economically feasible to go to Truman than another school, and she thought she could study better at home. She also wanted to be near her family. "I am very close to my family," Baker said. "They really support me." Freshman Brad Neely said the fact that Truman was in Kirksville had little to do with his decision. He liked what the University had to offer. Where We Started (Border States: DL, Iowa. Neb., Ark., Okla. and Kan.) After they decided to go to Truman, local students had other decisions to make. A big choice was whether to live at home or on campus. Neely decided to live in a residence hall, but he still visited home about once a week. "It made the transition easier," Neely said. Neely said his parents called more because it was not long distance. He liked that he could go home to do his laundry for free. Freshman Dominic Armstrong also lived on campus, but he liked being able to see his family whenever he wanted. "Having my parents so close by provides a safely blanket for me," Armstrong said. Students from Kirksville got used to answering questions about what there was to do in town. They said other students seemed to find it interesting. "It makes you the most popular person in your Freshman Week class," Neely said. Jennifer Odefey Gale Adair Heather Adams Katherine Albers Emily Albright Kevin Alexander Shelly Alexander Lori Anderson Melinda Anderson Roger Andrews Kelly Angstrom Tina Anshus Jessica Baker Larissa Ball Anne Balluff Jodi Banocy William Barfield Sarah Barnes Rebecca Battern 140 People (Page 141) Margaret Bauer Brian Beall Jason Becker Brian Beckmeyer Kathryn Bednarczyk Julie Bender Elizabeth Benner Lisa Berna Suzanne Berry Heather Bertels Sara Bessinger Kristen Billington Tina Bishop Laura Bolesta Jennifer Bouwers Allison Bowden Deena Boyd Amy Boyher "It makes the most popular person in your Freshman Week class," Brad Neely freshman Freshman Heather Leazer and her brother, senior Justin Leazer, relax at their home in Kirksville. Moving out of their parents' house allowed them to enjoy the true college experience while remaining close to home gave them advantages that many Truman students did not have. Being close to home allowed them to visit frequently, do their laundary, eat home-cooked meals and spend time with their parents (photo by Josh Adams) Freshmen 141 (Page 142) Audobon Society members play tug-of-war as they struggle to free a rubber hose from the bank of Bear Creek. While working to clean up the creek in September, members also found car parts, a metal sign and numerous mattress springs (photo by Cheri Heiser) Olga Brady Benjamin Braun Aaron Brewer Melissa Brittain Tony Brookins Christina Brown Michelle Bullock Catherine Burnett Lane Butler Keven Byerley Rebecca Byers Cherron Byrd Rama Rao Calaga Christina Callahan Karen Callanan Amelia Campbell Angela Carron Joel Case Amanda Casper Carrie Catlett Jean Cauwenbergh Christine Clark Margaret Clark Anthony Colombo 142 People (Page 143) Micheal Cone Jonathan Cook Jill Corbett Kelly Dann Alsion Deakin Danielle Dearinger Leslie Deeckard Sarah Dennis Monica Detrixhe Jocelyn Deihl Michael Dierking Jonathan Dirksen Eugene Doerr Melanie Donato Summer Dorsey Lori Drake Erica Dreyer Jason Drinen What do you say? Soda or Pop "I call it pop because the top pops when you open it." Emily Beyer, Frehsman "I should be soda because it comes from a soda fountain." Mike Brewer, Freshman Freshmen 143 (Page 144) Put In Their Place Such a large freshmen class caused the University to look for more living space. The lack of living space called for some creative living assignments. Residential Living placed every incoming freshman in a room somewhere on campus, but it may not have been the traditional living quarters. During the summer, each freshman sent in his/her living asignment preference. Due to the lack of space, not everyone received his/her first choice. Jana Giger was a freshmen called by Residential Living over the summer. She was given the choice to live in Brewer Hall, a sorority residence hall, or the fourth floor of Dobson, a coed residential hall. "I was ticked off, there was no way that I wanted to live with all sorority girls or in a dorm that I heard smelled," Giger said. "I was about to say screw Truman--then I thought that's pretty childish, I just better take what I can get." Giger eventually chose to live in Brewer Hall. She felt that she missed out on the community life of residence halls, since the women who lived in Brewer were already familiar with each other. Around a dozen students were given the opportunity to live in Fair Apartments. Jason Haxton, residential living director, was pleased with the way his staff handled the increase of incoming freshmen. "We have always housed everyone somehow," Haxton said. "There are things we would do to make sure all freshmen get placed." The University was pleased with the large demand for on-campus living arrangements. "At other schools they are closing floors and entire dorms; we are lucky to have so many people wanting to live on campus," Ryle Colleges Director Amy Malaska said. "This gives us the money to put back into the dorms for repairs and programming. We don't understand what a beautiful and wonderful challenge this is." Nikki Kindle Students Living in On-Campus Housing Betsy Driskill Shelly Drum Erica Duenow Shanna Dunkle Alison Duy Heather Dye Christine Eatherton Gregory Elliott Ryan Emnett Heather Ensz Christine Esneault Carla Ezell Jenny Fadler Lisa Falotico Justin Fears Heather Fester Jeremiah Finn Brian Fish 144 People (Page 145) Phillip Flemming Jodi Flowers Valerie Flury Walter Fontane Merina Foster Juliette Frederick Julie Fridlington Emily Fridlington Heather Fuller James Gallo Kendra Gardiner Sarah Gentry Alison Gerlach Erin Gervais Shelise Gieseke Angela Glascock Matthew Gorton Tinia Gray "I was ticked off, there was no way I wanted to live with all sorority girls." Jana Giger freshman Taking a break, freshman Kevin Alexander relaxes in his Fair Apartment. Like many freshmen, he was not given his first choice of housing, nor his second or third. Alexander liked living in Fair because of the three separated living areas and the study environment. However, he did not have the opportunity to meet people via the friendly, open-door environment of the residence halls (photo by Josh Adams) Freshmen 145 (Page 146) More pavement, less grass? "I think the playing field is a great idea. the field by the tennis courts barely has any grass and is shared by the band, ROTC, Ultimate Frisbee and rugby teams. Leanna Heritage, Sophomore "I don't think we should sacrfice parking in order to build just another field. If they want to build a new field, they should turn the old one into a parking lot." Naedrie Olmstead, Sophomore Joanne Grayson Nathan Grosse Sarah Grouzos Mark Guirguis Magan Hackmann Rolena Hadwinger Nora Haffner Courtney Hall Erin Halsey John Halski Emily Hankins Angela Hardin Lani Harimoto Michelle Harker Nick Harms Michelle Harshmann Brette Hart Jill Hatridge (Page 147) Melissa Heady Abby Heckman Andrea Hein Jaclyn Hentges Tara Hermann Erika Hernandez Lauren Hiatt Kristi Hickam David Hill Erin Hodschayan Christine Hooker Erin Hucke Timothy Hudson Kimberly Hughes Melanie Hurst Ken Hussey Angie Ingraham Marjorie Iwai Sara Jackson Rachel Jakobe Arif Jamal Renee Jeep Ryan Jennings Mary Johanning Rugby players hold their annual alumni game on the all-purpose field next to the tennis courts. This field was also used by the Ultimate Frisbee team, ROTC and the marching band. The transformation of parking spaces into a playing field sparked great emotion in the student body. Some students were appalled by the decision to reduce parking, while others celebrated that they would finally have a decent field (photo submitted) Freshmen 147 (Page 148) Behind the Scenes Located behind Baldwin Hall's little theater was a small shop that was important to the theater productions at Truman. The shop was so small that many people didn't know it existed. Student workers kept the costume shop running. Many workers received scholarship hours or participated for their own enjoyment. "I have been working in the costume shop for about two years now," senior Josh Kelley said. "I got started last year when I took a class with Joan Mather, and well, I kind of got hooked!" The shop workers were not the only invisible help located in the theater department. There were also many other people who worked behind the scenes. The construction, sound and light crews were important factors in a successful production. In preparation for upcoming productions, workers held meetings with the show's director. The next step was for students and faculty to create the actual set that would be used for the show. "When I worked on the student-directed plays, I felt really busy," junior Carolynne Beck said. "I was the stage manager for one [play] and I also ran the sound board. Meeting with all the people was always time consuming and really exhausting, yet it was fun." The shop either created new costumes or pulled costumes from storage. After a production, costumes were placed in storage so that they could be used in future shows. The construction crew worked on the creation of the props that were used in the shows. "Working on the construction crew takes a lot of my time, but it is a very rewarding job to have," freshman Dan 'Flip' O'Brien said. "I enjoy working with the other students and I also enjoy seeing a finished product on the stage." The audience, actors and backstage participants all contributed to each successful production. Becky Hilburn Major Productions Little Shop of Horrors Our Town Die Fledermaus As You Like It Kimberley Joseph Erin Kachman Caroline Kallal Tricia Kammerer Elizabeth Kean Amy Kearney Erin Keller Gina Keller Julie Keller Amanda Kerr Bradley Kinnear Beth Kleffner James Knowles Natalia Kolasa Leah Kolchinsky Ryan Koonce Andria Kopp Elena Korynta 148 People (Page 149) David Kossman Melanie Kramer Lesley Kuhl Mitchell Kunert Roanne Lane Elizabeth Lange Kenneth Lederle Melissa Lehmann Mary Leitner Megan Lemons Kelly Levins Elaine Lillquist Kelly Limbrick Franchesca Little Nicole Livingston Jennifer Locker Jennifer Lonigro Heidi Lorimor 'Working on the construction crew takes a lot of my time, but it is a very rewarding job to have." Dan "Flip" O'Brien Freshman Preparing costumes for different productions is the main job of costume shop workers sophomore Moira Cavanagh and Joan Mather, assistant professor of theater. The costume shop was located in Baldwin Hall. The work of the crews behind the scenes allowed the productions at Truman to be a success (photo by Charlie Hinderliter) Freshmen 149 (Page 150) Kathleen Loughran Alisha Love Erica Lozano Anne Lueken Melinda Lydon Elizabeth Malone Melissa Marshall Timothy Martin Christina Martinez Josh Martinez Rica Martinez Megan Matusiak Jennifer May David Mayhew Melissa Mayo Crissy McBee Josh McCabe Rachel McCarty Sidewalk Chalk: Source of information or cause of confusion "I read the sidewalk advertisements because they get my attention and are colorful. Campus bulletin boards usually seem to be cluttered full of anouncements, so sidewalk chalk is easier to read and a more economical alternative." Michelle harker, Freshman "Sidewalk chalk is highly overrated. You can't read what it says half the time becuase it gets smudged when people walk all over it. It is also very annoying when they write that a certain event will occur on a certain day of the week but don't give a specific date." Amy Ladzers, Sophomore (Page 151) Promoting participation in the AIDS Walk, junior Claire Rosche chalks the sidewalk in front of Kirk Building. Sidewalk chalking was a form of advertising commonly used by most campus organizations. While some students felt sidewalk chalking was useful, others found it annoying. Students could often tell what was going on during the week just by checking the ground (photo by Tina Patel) Aimee McClay April McCowan Erin McFarland Kandice McFerren Elizabeth McGuire Julie McGuire Amanda McKay Scott McMillan Cynthia McNeal Paul McQuillen Kevin McWilliams Shane Mecham Laura Meierhoff Amy Metzger Brian Meyer Jenna Meyer Carey Michenfelder Lindsay Miller Lindsey Miller Ben Millett Tara Millsap Mary Milwerger Ariane Moberly Sarah Montgomery Freshmen 151 (Page 152) Nathan Mooney Darrah Moore Brenda Moreno Michelle Morrison Heather Mosley Geoffrey Mueller Brent Nelson Carrie Newson Jennifer Nieman Nicole Nieters Christine Nobile Lum Ntumngia Cassandra Oberhaus Charles Oppelt Karen Owens Nathan Owings Paul Pagano Christine Paine Filling Vacancies Junior Jessica Neighbors received a phone call Jan. 22 she would not forget. The call was from Gov. Mel Carnahan, and he was congratulating her on being named to Truman State University's Board of Governors. Neighbors was appointed the student representative to the board, a position she would fill for two years. She replaced senior Matt Braun. As a member of the board, the student representative provided a student opinion on issues concerning the University. The student representative met with President Jack Magruder regularly, attended regular Board of Governors meetings and served as a liaison to Student Senate. In order to be selected for the Board of Governors, Neighbors had to go through a lengthy selection process. She had to submit an application, a resume and a personal statement. The candidates had two interviews with a selection committee made up of seven students. The committee selected freshman Amy Sanders, sophomore Mike DuBois, and Neighbors as the three finalists. They were approved by Student Senate. Duties Student Senate liaison Attends board meetings Meets with University president Attends various University functions The final step was an interview with the governor. "The interviews were very thorough," Neighbors said, "with the student selection interviews being more strenuous than the one with the governor." Despite the difficult selection process, Neighbors was excited about the position. "I am interested in the future of the University," Neighbors said. "I am hoping that during my term I will see a lot of improvements in student services." Braun felt his two years on the board provided him with experience dealing with people in a professional manner. "I have a greater understanding of the intricacies of running an institution like Truman," Braun said. Ken Hussey 152 People (Page 153) Sabrina Parker Jennifer Parsons Kim Payne Joy Pfalzgraf Scott Philippi Matthew Potts Amanda Powell Season Prewitt Alissa Purcell Sana Qalbani Megan Quigley Heather Rasmussen Kimberly Ratliff Leslea Ready Vince Redman Sara Reeb Melissa Reese Jennifer Regnery "I am hoping that during my term, I will see a lot of improvements in student services. Jessica Neighbors Junior Newly elected to the Board of Governors, junior Jessica Neighbors looks over a handout outlining the presentation given by Kathy Rieck, dean of admissions and records. The board discussed topics including statistics of the incoming freshmen class, the expansion of residential colleges and the increase in tuition. Neighbor's purpose was to provide the board with a student opinion and to relay information from the meetings back to Student Senate. (photo by Mary Ziegler) Freshmen 153 (Page 154) Spirit Either you have it or you don't "During the women's games there are only parents in the stands, but when the men's games start they're packed." Charriss Hayes Sophomore "I think everyone is too caught up in academics and they don't have enough time to watch sports or go to other events." Stepanie Keller Junior Sarah Reid Douglas Reside Jay Restifo Matt Richter Amanda Roehr Amy Rogers Krista Roland Laura Ronsick Amy Rosa Christoper Ross Ryan Rossiter Gina Rotert Kayla Rowe Matthew Ruhl Daphne Rutledge Nicole Rybold Callie Ryczek Stephanie Schaller 154 People (Page 155) Matthew Scharnhorst Christy Schmitt Sara Schmitt Angela Schmitz Beth Schroeder Kendra Schuerman Kim Schultz Cindy Schwalm Lori Schwartz Rebecca Scott Heather Scrivner Robert Sherron Rebecca Shoemaker Melissa Shriver Maria Sides Jennifer Sieh Tina Sippely Shane Smith Beth Snyder Wendi Sobaski Tricia Sobery Byron Sparks Tricia Spencer Jamie Stallard Cheering at the top of their lungs, students show their excitement at the Homecoming Pep Rally. In an attempt to promote school spirit, the cheerleaders threw plastic footballs into the stands during home football games. Another approach was taken during basketball season. Each student's name was placed in a drawing for a large cash sum and one name was drawn during every home game. (photo by Lauren Medley) Freshmen 155 (Page 156) Twin Confusion Visitors to Truman often noted how the small campus allowed them to see familiar faces during their stay. With several sets of twins attending Truman, some faces were even more familiar than others. Twins noted the confusion that their appearance often caused among students. Freshmen Jessi and Fran Swartz often experienced such confusion. "People who had my sister in their first semester classes thought that I was her again in my second semester classes," Jessi Swartz said. Confusion existed outside of the classroom as well. "With the number of people here and the number of classes we have in common, people get easily confused," Jessi Swartz said. For many twins, college was an opportunity to break from the stereotype of being the same. "We were at each other's throats in high school because we were always 'the twins.' We were treated as a collective unit, not as individuals," freshman Julie Fridlington said. "In college, we have been able to develop individually and bring that back to each other." Even though the two came to college with the intent of growing as individuals, their similarities brought them to the same activities. Both Fridlingtons were members of Showgirls and Alpha Sigma Alpha social sorority. "We didn't even tell each other what we wrote down on the sorority bid cards," Emily Fridlington said. "We didn't want to influence each other, but it turned out that we liked the same thing." It seemed that no matter how far apart or different twins were, there was always something that brought them together. Kate Koenig Elsie Stapf Stephanie Starnes Emily Stawar Paul Stock Stacey Stovall Karen Stranghoener Amy Straumann Theresa Stringham Kate Strobel LaTrice Stroud Tonya Stryker Jessica Swartz Teresa Terry Tara Thiemann Julie Thien Leslie Thomas Jenny Thomsen Tiffany Thrasher Carolyn Tracy Amanda Trout Laura Trump Ashley Utrecht Sam Valenti Diogo Vaz 156 People (Page 157) Eric Veile Sally Vermillion Dawn Volmert Beth Wayant Matt Webber Amy Weinberger Dixie Wheeler Ann Wienke Lauren Willard Isabella Willsey Rachel Wilmesherr Allyson Wilson Monica Wimbley Julia Woehlk Erin Wolf Beth Woodin Julie Wright Shannon Wright Katie Yoell Jaclyn York Shirley Yu Lindsey Zimmerman Taking time out to enjoy a couple of laughs, freshmen Fran and Jessi Swartz take advantage of the time they have together. Living in separate dorms and participating in different organizations allowed the Swartzs to retain separate identities while living only a few minutes apart. Most twins on campus found that it was easier to be recognized as individuals in college than in high school, (photo by Tina Patel) 'People who had my sister in their first semester classes thought that I was her again in my second semester classes" Jessi Swartz Freshmen 157 (Page 158) Campus Coffeehouse Students relax Down Under Every month students could sit back, relax and listen to bands while drinking their favorite coffee. Campus Coffeehouse was sponsored by the Student Activities Board. It differed from other coffeehouses because the bands performing were made up of students. "It gives a forum for students to display their musical talent," Event Chair John Edwards said. Campus Coffeehouse ran from 8 to 11 p.m. and showcased three to four bands. It was held in the Down Under of the Student Union Building. Coffeehouse attracted a large crowd every month. Students were drawn there for various reasons. Freshmen Molly Pledge and Bruce Rogers enjoy hot chocolate while listening to Atterberrybrown. They learned of the event through posters around campus. Many continued to visit the Campus Coffeehouse because they liked the music and cozy atmosphere. "It's a good way to relax and do some homework," sophomore Ryan Brueckmann said. Junior Becky Owens, publicity committee member, said SAB were trying to draw even more people by having hot chocolate and beanbag chairs. Edwards said they were also branching out by including poetry readings and drama acts. "Before only a few people knew about it, but now it's something that people look forward to," Owens said. Students enjoyed the free coffee and they all agreed it was a good atmosphere to socialize. "It's free and sometimes you know the people in the bands," junior Molly Nahm said. Freshman William Enochs, a member of the band Magik Rub, said Edwards had heard them play and asked them to perform. "It's a lot of fun to play at Coffeehouse," Enochs said. "It's a relaxed environment, and it's just fun to go in and play." Freshman Matt Brown, a member of the band Atterberrybrown, said he heard of Coffeehouse through a SAB friend. "I don't often get a chance to play live and this is a good chance to do that," Brown said. Edwards asked the band Fish Bowl Soul to play, and they became a frequent performer at Coffeehouse. Sophomore band member Chris Schlueter had come to Coffeehouse for two years. "It is one of the only places to play in Kirksville and have people see you," Schlueter said. Coffeehouse continued to gain popularity over its three years. "I think it is more popular now because Kirksville lacks a coffee shop hang out, and this is something people can go to," junior Matt Siemer said. It is one of the only places in Kirksville to play and have people see you. Chris Schlueter Sophomore Amy DeHart 158 People (Page 159) Sam Africano IV Allan Andersen Ben Anderson Kathleen Anselmo Keith Aumiller Christine Banaskavich Nicholas Bastean Amy Bauer Angela Benton Jennifer Besand Christina Birdsell Monica Blackmon Lakisha Blue Jennifer Bodenhamer Josh Boehme Stacie Boes Annette Bordeaux Marisa Brammer Stephanie Brenneke Alina Brown Neal Brown Joseph Bruhl Laura Bueneman Sonya Burgers Taking advantage of the chance to play in front of a live audience, Atterberrybrown performs at Campus Coffeehouse. Band members included freshman Matt Brown and sophomore David Atterberry. The coffeehouse provided a relaxed environment where students could socialize with friends or do homework.(photos by Hemal Patel) Sophomores 159 (Page 160) Freshman Stacey Swenson uses her credit card to pay for purchases at the Truman Bookstore. Many students applied for credit cards with the good intentions of only using them in emergency situations and paying them off in full at the end of the month. Emergency situations quickly expanded to include spring break trips and other costs while students often found themselves scraping to come up with enough money to pay the bill (photo by Tina Patel) Christy Burrus Cyria Canessa Kim Carpenter Natasha Carter Anne Chopin Chun Tat Chui Jessica Cinco Shalyn Claggett Angie Compton Cassy Cooksey Angelicia Cooper Sara Corcoran Scott Crawford Kathleen Cunniff Katherine Cunningham Sara Denny Leah Dooley Jennifer Duncan Jeremy Early Lisa Eaton John Edwards Heather Eklund Katie Elbert LeAnn Enloe 160 People (Page 161) Kevin Eulinger Kesha Facen Nicole Finley Downey Fitzgerald Sunshine Fleeman Chris Flieger Elissa Ford Emily Fortman Rebecca French Catherine Gain Jennifer Gallichio April Galvin Jessica Gaskill Adam Gebhardt Patrick Gibbons Janna Goldman Kristen Goodwin Bill Green Credit Cards building good credit or getting buried in debt? "Credit cards are very useful things to have, especially in emergency situations. you just have to be really careful and know your limits. I just use mine when I forget my checkbook and I always try to have enough money to pay the entire bill at the end of the month." Mindy Gunn Junior "When I first got a credit card, I went crazy. I had a lot of money that I'd never had before. I thought about the fact that in a month I might not have $20 to make the minimum payment. I had to tak out student loans just to pay them off. They're evil and you should stay away from them." Valerie Fawler Senior. Sophomores 161 (Page 162) Making Tough Calls He may have been your best friend's roommate and she may have been the cute girl that sat next to you in biology, but all that changed when they put on their bright purple shirts. From the beginning of the first match through half time and until the last run came across the plate, they were intramural officials. Despite the beliefs of some players, student officials weren't just pulled from the sidelines. "Everybody has a speciality, and mine is basketball," junior Dave Unger said. Student officials were required to go through extensive training which included watching videos, reading booklets and holding small-group discussions. In addition, they also received hands-on training and experience by officiating in mock games coordinated by assistant intramural director Bill Borgia. "Appearance and eye contact are very important," Borgia said. "If you look like an official and sell your calls you get respect." Unfortunately, knowing the rules and guidelines were not always enough to keep the Bulldog officials out of the dog house. Intramural athletes were often vocal in proclaiming they didn't foul, touch the net or leave the base too early. Many athletes were convinced that the time they spent playing high school athletics and pick-up games made them more qualified than the officials. "One team or the other is going to be upset no matter what call you make," junior Jake Simmons said. "Knowing that you made the right call and sticking with it is what's important." One thing that both the student athletes and the officials tended to agree upon was the improvement of the intramural program after the opening of the Student Recreation Center in August. "The Rec Center has done wonders for the intramural program," Borgia said. "We're able to schedule games for a longer range at constant times." After the games were over, though, the purple shirts came off, and the officials simply became Truman students again. "The players get heated and it can get intense sometimes, but when the final buzzer goes off we're cool," Unger said. "The players say good game to the referees and vice versa. We're all just out there to have fun." Stephanie Brenneke Knowing that you made the right call and sticking with it is what's important. Jake Simmons Junior Junior Jake Simmons calls a foul during an intramural game. Bright purple shirts separated the intramural officials from the players. The intramural players may not have always liked the calls that were made, but the officials worked hard to be consistent and accurate. 162 People (Page 163) David Green Felica Griffin Ellen Grimm Laura Guandolo Brigid Gutting Christine Hale Janine Hall Julie Hammons Kim Harter Aubrey Hawley Abby Heeter Susan Hein Hamani Henderson Nicole Henderson Jessica Henry Rebecca Hilburn Kelly Hildebrandt Janice Hodges Rebecca Hoehn Marissa Holmes Matthew Horenkamp April Howard Ashley Hunt Nicholas Iwig Sophomore April McRaven calls an offensive charge as her friend and roommate, sophomore Sara Corcoran falls to the floor. Working on such a small campus, intramural officials often had to make calls for and against their friends' teams. Some officials even switched sides on occasion and participated in the intramural sports, (photos by Josh Adams) Sophomores 163 (Page 164) Smokers Need more rights or need to quit? "To smoke or not to smoke is a personal decision that each of us makes. Those that decide to smoke should not be treated differently than those who don't. by choosing to smoke and to destroy their lungs, they also choose to stand outside in the cold and rainy weather. I don't want to die because of a choice they made. Susan Backes Freshman "I think that it is totally unfair that we have no academic buildings on campus that permit smoking. I understand that some people don't like to be around smoke, but isn't that the reason that designated smoking areas were created? By giving rights to one group, the University has infringed upon those of others." Elizabeth Nelson Sophomore Ashley Jacquin Michelle Janson Jennifer Joachimstaler Laurie Johnson Chamikah Jones Dawn Jones Angela Keller Kimberly Kelly Yong Un Kim Carla Klahs Gail Knaebel Kate Koenig Mike Koenig Christina Lammert Shane Layton Betsy Liebsch Jessica Lindsey Amy Linsenbardt 164 People (Page 165) Hannah Lucas Leah Lucas Kathleen Mallon Kristen Marsh Kelley Matyska Elizabeth McFadden Robin McNaught Jessica McVeigh Lauren Medley Jonathan Meisel Julie Meitz Julie Merrell Angelica Merrill Ross Merritt Angela Miller Cory Milles Jennifer Mitchell Melissa Mitschele Christopher Mobley Cynthia Moffitt Jeremy Monroe Pete Moore Monica Morris Ryan Mulbery Due to the lack of smoking areas inside most residence halls, freshman Melissa Anfield smokes outside while talking to her friend. Although there were designated smoking areas inside Dobson Hall, student smokers wanted more areas accessible to them. In the winter, smokers were often seen huddled together outside to enjoy a cigarette (photo by Cheri Heiser) Sophomores 165 (Page 166) Animals on the Quad Pets add a little life to campus It is a chance to socialize and do obedience training with them.Fred Schaffer Professor of psychology As the weather turned warmer, the squirrels were not the only animals swarming the campus. Students and faculty alike brought their animals onto campus to play during the nicer weather. Fred Shaffer, professor of psychology, had five dogs (four male German shepards and a female that was half wolf and half malamute and took turns bringing each one to campus. "It is a chance to socialize and do obedience training with them," Shaffer said. "I take them where they will encounter people, but I give people enough room to avoid them if they feel uncomfortable." Lured outside by warm weather, senior Anne Volkmann plays with her roommate's dogs Steeler, Kobe and Tyson on campus. Pets were a common sight on the Quad as the weather improved. Many dogs enjoyed playing fetch or just taking a quick run through the fountain in front of the Student Union Building, (photo by Tina Patel) Although his dogs remained on leashes, many campus animals did not. Melissa Ware, Sports Information director, brought her dog, Hannah, to the office four afternoons a week. Everyone seemed to like Hannah, a Labrador retriever and rottweiler mix, who enjoyed hanging out under the desk in the Sports Information office. Even though she visited many times, her owner was never approached about having an animal in the building. According to the student handbook, there were no rules against having pets in office buildings. It also stated that as long as pets were not creating a "public nuisance," they were allowed on campus. Although some people tried to avoid animals playing on campus, most non-pet owners seemed to react positively to the abundance of animals around campus, especially on the Quad. "People usually look kind of surprised when Hannah stands up and wags her tail and walks over to be petted," Ware said. "But they usually just pet her and go on." Other pets on campus attracted a different kind of attention. Freshman Monette DeSimone brought her pet ferret to campus on several occasions. Her ferret, Fabulous, was usually on a leash unless there were not many people around. Having an unusual pet on campus often drew several strangers who had questions and wanted to visit. "Every time I take her out I talk to about five people I have never seen before," DeSimone said. Students who were forced to leave pets behind when coming to college appreciated the opportunity to see and play with animals on campus. Jennifer Adams 166 People (Page 167) Julie Neal James Neill Tara Noah Kate O'Brien Tim O'Neil Erica Oborny Whitney Oliver Kristin Orf April Orsborn David Pagano Kelly Pauls Melissa Pautler Carrie Peecher Andrea Penn Adriana Pequeno Nathan Personett Colleen Pleiss Amber Pollard Andrew Pollman Joe Rakstad Carrie Reynolds Kristi Russell Justin Ryburn Alana Schwier Peeking out from behind a huge pumpkin, Little David Harazin made his debut on campus during Family Day. The small, Nigerian pygmy goat frequented home football games and quickly became the unofficial mascot for the team. Other animals that could often be seen scampering around campus included squirrels, dogs and ferrets (photo by Cheri Heiser) Sophomores 167 (Page 168) Working to stay in shape, sophomore Matt Driskill lifts weights in the Student Recreation Center. While many students on campus worked out on a regular basis, others felt they did not have the time nor the desire to exercise. For students who preferred to exercise outside, Truman offered tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, an outdoor track and a playing field (photo by Josh Adams) Josh Shive Lori Sickmann Emily Sides Shawn Slick Jennifer Slinkard Julie Smith Jonathan Sparks Cara Spencer Kathryn Spiegel Eric Staub Jewelee Stoffle Katie Stokes Lauren Stoppelmann Melanie Supranowich Katie Svoboda Crystal Swinford Amy Taylor Carmen Taylor Megan Taylor Stacy Thomas Heather Tomes Janeen Traen Molly Trauernicht Carrie Trauterman 168 People (Page 169) Laura VanByssum Lauren Vehige Kristin Virag Laurie Wager Laura Walters Sally Walz Jason Ward Kimberly Washburn Stacy Weilbacher Rebecca Weintraub Laura Westoff Lyndsay Wheeler Holly Wherry David Widitz Lauren Wightman Himaja Wijenayake Aaron Winkler Sandy Witte Caroline Woods Erin Wright Triston Wright Sara Young Mary Ziegler Your Place. "I work out to keep myself in shape. I used to play sports in highschool. Jennifer Ferguson Freshman "I work my fingers with the remote control while I sit in my bed" Michael Roth Senior Sophomores 169 (Page 170) Memorabilia Students Collect The Weirdest Things It all started with childhood. Fortunately, growing up did not make the art of collecting a thing of the past. Senior Teresa McAlpine had collected Pez dispensers for five years. "My mom gave me one as a present for a holiday and then my friend gave me another [dispenser] for my birthday," McAlpine said. Since then, she had collected over 80 different dispensers. McAlpine went to a Pez convention where she played Bingo and won two rare dispensers. McAlpine planned to give her dispensers away if something would happen to her. Her friends picked a Pez of their choice and then recorded it in a "will." "If anything should happen to me, each of my friends could have a Pez to remember me by," she said. Other collections doubled as room decorations. Junior Connie Kovach made a border in her room with "Got Milk?" ads. The first milk advertisement she saw made her laugh. "I thought it was funny that celebrities would actually have themselves in a public magazine with a milk mustache," she said. Kovach had a total of 55 ads and checked the "Got Milk?" website periodically for any additional advertisements. After always looking at milk advertisements, she changed her drinking habits. "Milk used to be my favorite thing, but now that I see it everyday, I don't really drink it anymore," Kovach said. Collections also represented what a person regarded as important. Senior Tracey Mertens attended Missouri Girl's State and learned to appreciate America and its flag. After her experience, she developed a passion for collecting antique U.S. flags. One of her antique flags was a 5 1/2 foot by 9 foot coffin flag which included the name of a soldier on it and a 46-star flag given to her by her dad. "I want to find a 49-star [flag] because they were only made for six months," Martens said. "They're really rare." Truman students proved that as a child approached adulthood, the love of collecting never ended. Janine Hall Jennifer Adams Josh Adams Clinton Armstrong Jennifer Arth Jocelyn Auckly Andrew Bartek Erica Barts Jennifer Baumann Kathleen Beachum Anne Becker Balla Berete Nathan Beyer Tim Birkel Michelle Blocker Jennifer Blumenkamp 170 People (Page 171) Amanda Bock Danita Bonvillian Elaine Breite Jenn Brogowski Carol Burkhardt Leslie Butler Trisha Callicott Katie Collier Alyssa Conine Stephanie Cooper Amanda Cox Shannon Cummins Sara Dalman Walter Dean Iris DelRosario John Denbo Timothy Deveney Jusonda DeRouen Deanna Dieckmann Paul Downing Pez dispensers decorate the walls of senior Teresa McAlpine's apartment. Her collection began with a gift from her mother. Since then, it grew to include rare Pez dispensers and even costumes for the dispensers. Senior Tracey Mertens does her homework amid her collection of antique U.S. flags. Among them was a coffin flag complete with the soldier's name. The flags varied in size and held an emotional attachment (photos by Hemal Patel) Juniors 171 (Page 172) Your Study Enivironment Tranquil or Chaotic "If I study with music on it has to be something instrumental. When I cram I go to the library. Marry Hollingsworth Sophomore "I usually study late at night with the TV on and roomates and pets running all around the house." Laura Booth Junior Janette Dumas Lilekha Fernando Elizabeth Filipowicz Tonya Fleming Jennifer Floyd Kelly Frey Andrea Gervais Molly Gillespie Emily Gluesing Sarah Gordon Erin Gray Mark Grubb Melinda Gunn Amanda Hagen-Stapleton Kevin Hall Nancy Haney Andy Hansen Russell Hardy 172 People (Page 173) Tera Harrington Jason Head Amy Heck Christopher Heck Michael Heckman Cheri Heiser Christopher Henrich Bernardo Hernandez Kimberly Herweck Meaghan Hoey Laura Hoffman Kevin Hollinger Jennifer Horton Debra Hunt Bryan Huynh Nao Inoue Rebecca Jannin Nicole Jennings Emily Jentes Christine Johnson Kara Johnson Summer Johnson Josh Johnston Kristin Juul Procrastination brings junior Kim Harris to Mainstreet Market to study. While the cafeteria was not her usual study environment, Harris occasionally went there during the mornings if her homework was not done. However, many students considered the cafeteria a good place to study. Other students preferred the library or Quiet Lounge (photo by Josh Adams) Juniors 173 (Page 174) Body Art Choosing To Be Branded For Life When sophomore Lacey Pritchett got her navel pierced, her mother was just glad it wasn't a tattoo. But unknown to Pritchett's mother, a tattoo of her astrological sign, Aries, adorned her left hip. On St. Patrick's Day 1997, Pritchett decided to head to Columbia, Mo., with a friend to get the tattoo. "It's something I will always remember," Pritchett said. "I would definitely do it again." Pritchett was far from alone in the body-art craze. From celebrity Dennis Rodman to Truman junior Belena Smith, many brave souls decided to take advantage of this trend. The trend included both tattoos and body piercings. Some people got body art because it was simply something new to try, but for others it symbolized something meaningful. The biggest debate in receiving a tattoo was whether they would regret it later in life. "I had to find one [a tattoo] that I would be comfortable with for the rest of my life," Smith said. "I've never regretted my decision." Along with the excitement of body art came many risk factors. Daun Hooley, student health center director, had several helpful tips to avoid setbacks that could possibly accompany tattoos or piercings. The most common problem with body art was the possibility of infection as a result of the pierced or tattooed area. Hooley advised students against making the decision to get a tattoo while drunk, under the influence of drugs or as a result of peer pressure. Hooley also recommended interviewing the artist to make sure he or she was a knowledgeable professional. She also urged those thinking of receiving body art to think seriously about the effect it could have on future relationships with family, friends and employers. "People need to especially consider getting tattoos or piercings on highly visible areas, such as the face, since a lot of body art is permanent," Hooley said. "This could affect prospective employers and relationships." Whatever the reasons for body art, it still remained popular. Body art came a long way from anchor tattoos on sailors' forearms and the dangling pierced earrings of heavy metal bands. It was an art form that attracted people from all walks of life. Julia Pankiewicz Kellie Kamp Jennifer Kopp Constance Kovach Jeremy Leavitt Gina Lauver Amy LeBrell Amy Letford Kelly Lovan Kendra Lukefahr Elizabeth Mals Daniel Maranan Amy Maslan Julia Mast Leah Mathews Joslyn Mathis 174 People (Page 175) Michelle McCarty Kevin McCracken Beth McCurdy Jennifer McKellips Melissa Meisterheim Rebekka Meyer Carrie Miller Michael Miller Stephanie Mohrman Jenny Morey Douglas Mosier Andrea Mueller Kumar Mukherjee Andrew Mullen Daniel Murphy Molly Nahm Jessica Neighbors Angella Nelson Janet Noll Sean Orear Sophomore Blake Thomas shows off her eccentric side while displaying the tatoo located on the small of her back. The Arabic writing under the flames of light on the tatoo, when translated, means goddess. Along with the tatoo, Thomas also had her tongue, navel and ears pierced. Braving the pain of multiple stabbings, sophomore Emily Fortman had each of her ears pierced six times. Body art was a trend followed by both the men and women on campus. While tattoos were easier to hide from parents and potential employers, body piercing did not carry the guarantee of lasting a lifetime (photos by Laura Klimpel) Juniors 175 (Page 176) Showing off his moves, senior Harry Harris has a good time dancing with friends while spending time at Toons. The diverse interests and backgrounds of Truman students often influenced the way they chose to spend their nights and weekends. While some students preferred partying with large crowds and staying out until the early hours of the morning, others were content simply hanging out with a small group of friends (photo by Diogo Vaz) Rebecca Owens Devon Palmer Sin-Yeon Park Michelle Pattavina Keslie Patton Victoria Perrey Craig Perrigo Bradley Peuster Nicole Pfeffer Christy Pickett Katherine Riley Marilyn Rippy Stephanie Rowe Eileen Rueth Anthony Russo Tim Sandfort Lynn Schiermeyer Kerry Scott Laura Shady Kerry Shipley Keri Silea Lucas SooHoo Kristen Sorensen Jeffrey Spengemann 176 People (Page 177) Matthew Spomer Chirstina Straatman Timothy suddarth Erica Sule Rebecca Svuba Lindsy Switser Jeremy Sykes Amy Therrien Daniel Thomann Michael Thomas Julia Tolliver Christina Truesdale Rachel Uttech Beverly Vogt ellen Walz Cary Wilson Ryan Wilson Matt Witt Carrie Woodrum Shelly Yaeger Nicole Yanick Holly Young Melanie Yuracko Emily Zesch Spending Your Time Just hanging out or dancing it up? "When I go out I just want to go somewhere that plays really good music so I can dance. I usually go to Toons because there's nowhere else for people under 21 to go, except for fraternity parties." A.J. Black Junior "I enjoy going out to the bars because they are a great palce to relax, hang out with freinds and meet new people. My boyfriend and I enjoy playing pool and love the atmosphere. It's just fun." Kim Runkles Junior Juniors 177 (Page 178) Working Overtime Summer wasn't just a time to get a tan for most Truman students. Most students kept just as busy during the summer months as they did during the school year. Senior Jamie Fry took classes during her summer in order to graduate a semester early. Although the classes were much more intense, Fry believed it was easier to learn the material. "It is easier to learn because you have class every day for two hours, for five weeks," Fry said. Aside from taking classes, Fry worked at Dairy Queen and the Department of Public Safety. Even though Fry was glad she took summer classes, she regretted not having a full-time job in order to save more money. "You make more money working somewhere else than working here while taking classes," senior Jason Conaway said. Over the summer, Conaway did utility construction for GT at H-EPPS subcontracting. His summer job included putting in phone lines and digging ditches. Although Conaway enjoyed working, he did not like the odd hours. "We had to drive two and a half hours to the place where we were working," Conaway said. "We would get up at 2:30 a.m. to get to work by 7:30 a.m. and then work until 6:30 p.m." Because Conaway chose to work during the summer, it took him an extra semester to graduate. "I could have graduated in four years instead of being here for an extra semester next year," he said. Not all students had demanding jobs such as Conway. Truman students could also be found working in banks, fast-food restaurants, newspaper offices and convience stores. Some students took the time to travel abroad. Junior Joy Wenger visited Alajuela, Costa Rica, for eight weeks. She attended classes four hours a day and traveled on the weekends. "We visited the Arenal volcano when it was erupting, rain forests, delivered supplies to an Indian reservation and went to the Embassy on the Fourth of July, where we were served free American food," Wenger said. Wenger said her favorite part of the trip was meeting people and being part of a Costa Rican family. "I realized what it was like to be a foreigner and learned to communicate in Spanish much better," she said. Striving to learn as much as they could, many Truman students kept busy not only during the school year, but also during the summer. Heather Adams Kjrsten Abel Amy Alber Matthew Alexander Cassandra Anders Justin Atkinson Melanie Ballanger Jenny Ballew Doug Barth Kevin Bauer Meggan Bayer Laura Beck Susan Behrens Jenny Bell Laurel Berner Shari Bibbs Debbie Blackwell Joel Block Charity Boeger 178 People (Page 179) Jeremy Bunch Nathaneal Byrnes Victoria Caltagirone Michelle Calton Matthew Campbell Christine Carlson Jennifer Carter Justin Chapell Catherine Clamp Chris Coffey Bridgette Collins Kathleen Cook Damara Crist Amanda Crowell June Dandridge Nicole Daniel Erin Davis Marie De Foucaud Elizabeth Bolian Denise Borcherding Sara Braaf Fabian Breland Ann Brennecke Christine Brooks I know what you did last summer "I took two classes and worked as a receptionist at a doctor's office." Amy Sanders, senior "I spent the whole summer looking forward to coming here (Truman) and the last week dreading it." Emily Stawar, freshman "I spent 20 days traveling through Spain, 'Portugal and Morocco." Tina Anshus, freshman "I took some road trim to different states and worked 14 weeks as a bike messenger"Jared Rogers, junior Dissecting fetal pigs was just one of the methods graduate student Andy Mahon uses to teach Upward Bound students about biology. He also took the students to Thousand Hills State Park to collect water samples. During the 1997 summer session, Mahon also taught chemistry and physics. Other Truman students taught classes and worked as advisers in the residence halls, (photo submitted) Seniors 179 (Page 180) Homecoming Who makes it what it is? "I have always understood Homecoming to be an event which highlights campus talent and for a brief period, unites the student body behind the flag of their University, rathr than the organizations they proudly claim to be in the rest of the year." Lisa Kays Senior "The only fault of the Greek community is that we have continued to consistently support homecoming and other campus-sponsored events with little to no recognition for the significant contributions we make." Shannon Hamilton Senior Amy DeHart Sheryl Delgman Evas Dusabe Eric Eckert Theresa Eggleson Melissa Ehm-Pote Leslie Engebreston Brian Engel Elisabeth Engel Melissa Even Curtis Fee Tammy Fiscella Scott Fleming Courtney Folino Jennifer Frankenberg Carrie Fritsche Tara Fuller Staci Garvin 180 People (Page 181) Kathleen Gawronski Andy Gensler Adrienne Gerke Candra Gill Jennifer Gooch Heather Grimes Trisha Gunderson Carla Haas Heather Hackmann Sara Hannah Melissa Hanthom Damon Hays Tamara Hechst Rachel Heidbreder Kristin Helke Aimee Hellweg Kenneth Hendricks Jason Herbig Stacey Hildebrandt Cheryl Hindrichs Stephanie Hoffman Karmen Holdinghausen Kevin Hough Particia Hutchison Members of Alpha Gamma Delta social sorority and Alpha Kappa Lambda social fraternity show their school spirit while participating in the Homecoming Parade. Different organizations on campus invested a large amount of time and money into the parade as well as the campus-wide events. Various organizations sponsored the different events that took MS place during Homecoming Week and eventually determined the winner of the Chairman's Cup. (photo by Tina Patel) 181 Seniors (Page 182) Down On The Farm While some students thought they had wild neighbors, others knew what it was really like to live with animals. Many students were oblivious to the fact that the University owned a farm, but five students made it their home. Officially part of campus, the University Farm was located on farm manager. He checked on the students twice a day and assisted them when problems arose. In addition, he was in charge of the budget and public relations. "The most difficult part is getting up at 6 a.m. in the bitter cold to do chores, but actually it isn't really that bad," senior Tracy Snider said. Students had to be either an agricultural science major or minor in order to live at the farm. In addition, farm residents had to prove they had the ability and interest to perform the jobs required while living at the farm. While students did not have to at the farm, they were to near the west end of Kirksville. During the planting seasons, students grew corn and soybeans. Throughout the year, they took care of cattle and horses for both riding and breeding. Charley Apter, assistant professor of equine science, was the farm manager. He checked on the students twice a day and assisted them when problems arose. In addition, he was in charge of the budget and public relations. quired complete at least nine hours of work per week. Chores consisted of feeding and watering the animals, breaking the ice in water containers during the winter, checking and counting the animals, repairing and building fences and overall general maintenance. A farm crew, which consisted of students not living on the farm, also helped with farm maintenance and other projects throughout the year. Having grown up on a farm, Snider enjoyed the chance to live on the University Farm. "I felt that it was the best way to get back to the farm while going to school," Snider said. Junior Darci German moved into the farm duplex because of her already frequent visits as part of the equestrian team. During the 1997-98 school year, only women lived in the farm's duplex, although male residents had lived at the farm in the past. "You know everything that is going on [with the farm] and it is a great experience to be able to live and work with something that you enjoy," Snider said. The students believed working on the farm was worth the experience. "It is important that students know it's [the University Farm] out there because it is a great learning opportunity," German said. Heather Adams Onuka Ibe Reiko Iitsuka S M Shafi Islam Lance Jackson Doug Jameson Heather Jeffrey Jennifer Johnson Kelly Johnson Carrie Jorgenson Evelyn Kamau Elizabeth Kelemen Mason Keller Elizabeth Kelly Tracy Kelly Karen Kemper Elizabeth Keppel Vladimir Konstantinov Patrick Kozemski 182 People (Page 183) Rebecca Kubiak Theo Lacey Jason Lamping Matthew Lazinski Sara Lieb Kelli Lloyd Sara Loveless Sarah Lucas Elizabeth Luebbers Julie Major Kathryn Malcom Jaimie Markus Christopher Marstall Teresa McAlpine Kelley McCarthy Meghan McCormick Jennifer McDavid Jeff Melching Liza Mendenhall Laura Metz Jennifer Meyer Lance Meyer Samila Mihindukulasuri Amanda Mincemeyer The Truman Farm... ...occupied 130 acres of land. ...held 4-H clinics where youths were given riding lessons. ...had a cattle barn, feed lot, rotation pasture system, indoor multi-purpose building and chute system. ...had approximately 30 head of cattle ...housed a cow with a hole in its side that was used for educational purposes. Feeding the horses was one of the jobs junior Heather Mannix performed as part of her duties as a farm resident. The farm offered students majoring in agriculture and other sciences a chance to gain hands-on experience. It also taught students the responsibilities that came along with farm life, (photo by Cheri Heiser) Seniors 183 (Page 184) After cheering loudly at the men's basketball game, junior Shawnna Dean takes a drink of Bulldogua to quench her thirst. Bulldogua was Truman's bottled water and carried the slogan, "Spike your thirst for knowledge." It was sold at sporting events, in local convenience stores and in the Truman Bookstore. Bulldogua sold for 69 cents a bottle and-5 percent of the profits benefited University scholarships. (photo by Chandra Lim) Sean Moenkhoff Heather Morgan Jamie Morgan Malachy Morgan Kelly Morrow Megan Mosher Marcia Mullins Heather Murphy Kolbey Nelson Jason Neubauer Amanda Nixon Missy Norman Robert O'Brien Janet O'Neal Jennifer Odefey Kimberly Oelschlaeger Shannon Oelschlaeger Jessica Orf James Orsulak Jeff Pauls Christina Paulsell Bethany Pendino Amy Peterson Catherine Pezold 184 People (Page 185) Bron Phillips Amy Piper Aaron Popp Curtis Pope Valerie Radek Linda Reed Caroline Reignier Erika Reppen Laurenlyn Roberts Lisa Roberts Walter Roensch Michelle Rohrer Sarah Roll Julie Rupp Shelly Russel Mathew Schaefer Jennifer Schlicht Jessica Schmitt Bulldogua the new Evian? "I don't see it being around for a long time. I would rather just go to the drinking fountain than to pay for water." Jennifer Sutterer Senior "I like the idea. our whole society is into working out, and the whole working out drinking water thing goes hand in hand." Trisha Gunderson Senior Seniors 185 (Page 186) Taking Requests It was all about getting to listen to music for two or more hours straight and knowing that someone would listen to whatever you had to say. This was what KTRM disc jockeys enjoyed doing weekly. After 26 years of working toward a transmitter, KTRM finally went on the air Feb.10. "I think we made the transition really well," chief announcer and sports director Laura Marlin said. "There's going to be kinks to work out, but that's expected." Formerly known as KNEU, Truman's radio station played alternative style music, or college rock. Reaching most of Adair county, the station was broadcast daily on 88.7 FM from 2 p.m. to midnight. KTRM, The Edge, employed 50 DJs who had regular format and specialty shows. Thirty DJs were certified to go on the air, while the other 20 DJs were students who were taking Radio Broadcasting. Specialty shows included disco, industrial techno, hip-hop, rhythm and blues, sports chat and 80s retro. Junior Matt Hale and senior Harry Harris held a two-hour shift on Mondays, but were allowed to drift away from the regular format. They had also had a shift in the past semester, before the station went on-air. "We have more people call in now and request songs," Hale said. "It's kind of cool because you know more people are out there listening to you." Not every DJ participated in the radio class because of a future career. Senior psychology major Matt Jacobs took the class because it sounded like an interesting elective before graduation. "I found it interesting and its a fun class," Jacobs said. "It's pretty exciting [to be on the air] since they've been working hard for a long time for this." Marlin had four years of radio experience before working at KTRM. She enjoyed radio because of the many aspects. "I hope all the DJs are doing it for fun," Marlin said. "I'm sure most of them won't do it for a career, but I'm sure having the experience will help them in the future." Selecting the DJs that would be on the air was a hard decision for the KTRM staff. A DJ was not required to have taken the radio class, but it was recommended. "I can't name a single person that doesn't deserve to be on the air," Marlin said. With a lot of hard work and a dedicated staff, KTRM went down in Truman State University's history book during the 1997-98 academic year. In addition to the community's excitement to finally having an alternative station to listen to, the DJs had fun serving all of their listeners. "We just want to get our swerve on!" Hale said. Jill Snitker Chanda Sen Susan Senger Matthew Shannon Amy Shook Takara Singleton Delora Smith Jennifer Smith Cathy Snethen Jill Snitker Dan Spomer Anna Spreitzer Caryn Stahlschmidt Catherine Stanley Emily Steffans Paula Stoff Karin Stoltenberg Christine Stone Jennifer Tadsen 186 People (Page 187) Laura Talbott Jacqie Teskey Jeffrey Thomann Lisa Tornabeni Ryan Totten Julie Umscheid Kimberly Urish-Runyon Aaron Vacin Karen VanCleave Kelly Warner Matthew Welge Nicole Wence Scott Wence Katherine Weyforth Crystal Williams Heidy Williford Becky Winfrey Deena Wiss Mark Wissel Lori Woehrer June Wright Brian Yochim Douglas Zahnd KTRM, The Edge... ...first spread across the airwaves Feb. 10 at 2 p.m. ...employed 30 on-air student DJs. ...played a variety of music from jazz to alternative rock. ...featured play-by-play action of several Truman sports. ...could be heard on the radio at 88.7 FM or on television channel 36. Talking loud and clear, senior Matt Goyer announces the next song to be played during his shift on KTRM. Like most DJs, Goyer volunteered his time to the radio station just because he enjoyed the work. Students who took the radio class held their shifts during the day, while more experienced DJs had their shifts in the afternoon when KTRM was officially on the air. (photo by Nao Inoue) Seniors 187 (Page 188) MAE In Action Some students spent additional time in the classroom learning what it was like on the other side of the desk. Graduate students seeking a Master of Arts in Education degree were required to complete a great deal of classroom experience in order to earn their degree. Before being accepted into the MAE program, students had to complete 55 hours of early field experience. These hours were spent in elementary, high school and special education classrooms. Most students completed these hours during their freshman and sophomore years and arranged them on their own time. The intent of early field experience was able to allow students to observe a variety of classroom situations. Many students were able to determine their concentration due to these hours in the classroom. Senior Heather Hackmann thought this time in the classroom was important in her decision to become a teacher. "It was a great opportunity to interact with students," Hackmann said. "It helps you understand how students learn." Usually during their junior year, pre-education students took Clinical Experiences in Teaching. The 55 hours of early field experience were a prerequisite to the class. The clinical experience required students to complete 45 hours in a classroom in the Kirksville area. These hours were more than observation time. Students assisted teachers with classroom activities, such as grading papers, preparing worksheets and creating lesson plans. Some students thought the experience allowed them to use the information they gained in their classes. "It gives you the opportunity to apply the theories that you know," Hackmann said. Before students completed their internship, they completed a practicum in Management of Instruction. Graduate student Ben Corley taught an English class for a week at Kirksville High School. He said this experience, in addition to previous time in schools, taught him how to deal with students in different situations. "You realize you have to develop your own philosophies, ideologies and approaches to things," Corley said. "There is no set formula for the perfect teacher in terms of classroom management." Once students were accepted into the MAE program as graduate students, they had the opportunity to teach a class. MAE students had three options for their internship. They could work with a mentor for a semester without pay; do a full-year paid internship, or serve as a teacher's aide for a full year for less than full salary. Kay Clapp, associate professor of education, said students' experiences in teaching situations prepared them for a variety of students and situations. "The composition of the students in the classroom are often very different from what students experienced in their classrooms in school," Clapp said. Graduate student Teri Fields, who completed her internship in the spring teaching fifth grade at Ray Miller elementary school, felt that her classes helped prepare her for the experience. "To actually go into the public school and use this knowledge is a great experience," Fields said. Jennifer Odefey Dressed in a costume, graduate student Kim Oelschlaeger makes a presentation about cultural diversity in her education class. The group also addressed problems that could occur in the classroom due to demographics, lack of parental involvement and different learning strategies. Education majors were offered many opportunities for hands-on learning both in and out of the University classroom setting. 188 People (Page 189) Playing a multicultural math game, graduate students Genanne Zinselmeyer, Tara Fuller, Shawnna Gillette, Kathy Flynne and Kathy Forck take part in a class presentation. Members of the class were responsible for making appropriate lesson plans that addressed different cultures equally. Pre-MAE students began making observations in classroom settings as early as their freshman year and continued receiving hands-on training until graduation when they entered the work force as teachers, (photos by Cheri Heiser) "You realize you ahve to develop your own philosphies, ideologies and approaches to things. There is no set formula for the perfect teacher in terms of classroom management." Ben Corley Graduate Student. Graduate Students 189 (Page 190) Married Professors Some faculty members really took their work home with them. Many Truman faculty and staff members were married to one another. This combination of marriage and work had its advantages and disadvantages. Adam Davis, professor of English, and Andrea Davis, instructor of French and German, worked alongside each other in the Division of Language and Literature for five years. Andrea Davis said there were several benefits to being her husband's colleague, such as carpooling if one car broke down and meeting for lunch together. "It's nice to not have to make phone calls all the time," Andrea Davis said. "We can just walk to each other's office." She also said working with her husband made it easier to plan functions. Adam Davis agreed and said working with his wife made him enjoy his job more. Beyond working in the same division, some faculty members worked in the same field. Marijke Breuning, assistant professor of political science, said working with her husband, John Ishiyama, associate professor of political science, allowed them to understand each other's work. They tried to plan their lunches together so they could go home to walk their dog. Breuning said that although they had similar jobs, they worked separately. "We do our jobs individually," Breuning said. "It's not like we are always working together." Sherri and Terry Palmer, associate professors of psychology, also worked in the same field. They had worked at Truman together for six years, and they had worked as graduate teaching assistants together for several years. Sherri Palmer said working so closely together allowed them to relate to what each other was going through. She also said there were disadvantages. Mail and phone calls were often confused. "When people call us at home and ask for Dr. Palmer, you always have to ask 'which one,"' Sherri Palmer said. Chett Breed, associate professor of English, and Suanna Breed, instructor of art, said being colleagues was beneficial. Although they worked in different divisions, they talked about teaching at home, discussed lecture ideas and asked for each other's opinions. "Working with my wife is like taking a course with a good friend," Chett Breed said. "You enjoy it a lot more." Suanna Breed said that she enjoyed being in the same building with her husband and going to work with him. Both said they enjoyed having some of the same students in their classes. Patrick Lobert, associate professor of French, and Bertha Thomas, assistant to the director of the McNair Program, had worked together for five years. Lobert said that while they did not see a lot of each other on campus, they talked about work at home and shared a common interest in the University and the lives of students. The majority of faculty that were married to each other seemed to like working with their spouse. They all said that having lunch together and discussing work at home was beneficial. Julia Pankiewicz Walking their dog was just one of the things that Marijke Breuning, assistant professor of political science, and John Ishiyama, associate professor of political science, did together. Married professors were a common sight on the Truman campus (photo by Tina Patel) 190 People (Page 191) Donna Bailey Russell Baughman Jack Bowen Clyde Cody Royce Cook Mona Davis Kathy Elsea Maxine Fawcett-Yeske Jerry Findling David Fortney David Gillette Mary Giovannini Robert Graber David Hoffman Barbara Holthaus Deanna Hunsaker Ronald Lave Verona Nichols Robin Pillen Joanna Rivard Gregg Siewert JoAnn Weekley Richard Weerts LeAnn Yantis Taking a minute out of their busy day to talk, Patrick Lobert, associate professor of French, and his wife, Bertha Thomas, assistant to the director of the McNair Program, enjoyed that their offices were only walking distance apart. Spending free time together was one of the perks enjoyed by married professors who worked at Truman. Not all married professors had the time to see each other during the day, but working for the same university gave them many things to talk about when they were together. (photo by Josh Adams) Faculty/Staff 191 (Page 192) Members of Sigma Sigma Sigma social sorority share a moment while trying not to be tangled in a balloon ribbon at Yell In. The event marked the end of rush week. The University offered over 200 organizations for students to join, from Greek to service to religious, (photo by Tina Patel) 192 Organizations (Page 193) CHOOSE... College was more than just studying and academics. With more than 6,000 students living together in a close community, each one of us needed the chance to develop our own interests. At Truman, we had the chance to choose from hundreds of organizations to meet our needs for a sense of belonging. Usually there was a group for everyone, whether it be honorary, Greek, service, musical, residential, special interest, student government, media, professional or religious. Many times it was our fellow group members that kept us coming back. Other times, it was the organization's cause that drew our hearts close to the group. Beyond just meetings, we participated in many fund raisers, activities and service events to support the community. The friends we made within our organizations became an important part of our years at Truman and in our futures. This year was just one of the building blocks to each of our organization's future identity. The many hours spent together were not lost or forgotten as we carried the memories in our minds forever. your interest Organizations Organizations 193 (Page 194) While performing at a Bulgarian art museum, Cantoria displays its talents to an international audience. To prepare for the tour, students took a Bulgarian class and rehearsed regularly (photo submitted) The education that Truman students received often went beyond the boundaries of Kirksville, sometimes even reaching across the oceans. Cantoria, Truman's select choir, traveled to Bulgaria in May 1997, to perform concerts and tour the country. Paul Crabb, associate professor of music, took 20 students on the two-week trip. "We decided to go to Bulgaria because the country has a rich musical history," Crabb said. Cantoria performed Seven concerts. To prepare for this, the group took a Bulgarian class and rehearsed before they left America. While in Bulgaria, the group performed at places such as community centers, a professional cultural center and educational institutions. Cantoria centralized its trip around one city, Plovdiv, but still fully experienced the Bulgarian culture. "The group was able to sing in an old Bulgarian art museum, in old Bulgarian churches that were built with acoustics appropriate for choral singing and among ancient Bulgarian ruins," Crabb said. Taking time out to relax from their performances in Bulgaria, the students in Cantoria tour the country. Bulgaria was chosen for the tour because of its interesting and well-known musical history. The group also took time to visit monasteries, villages and historical sites. (Photo Submitted) Singing became a way of life for the traveling students. "We sang in restaurants and in the airport to kill time," sophomore Casey Morris said. Senior Tim Dial also enjoyed the opportunity to listen to other musical groups in Bulgaria. "We got to see a Bulgarian women's choir and a Bulgarian dance group perform," Dial said. "There was also a live band in our hotel that played American songs such as 'Lemontree' and the 'Limbo.'" Morris noticed the differences between American and Bulgarian music. "Their music is so different, as far as how it is written," he said. "It was so interesting to see." Morris also enjoyed the contact with the Bulgarian residents. "Everywhere we went, we met new people," he said. "They were all so welcoming and open toward us." Sophomore Shelly Jones saw many similarities between the Bulgarian and American cultures. "A lot of people think they're a lot different than us, but they aren't," Jones said. "The children we met were Very similar to American children." The members of Cantoria came back with a new aspect to their educational experiences at Truman. 194 Urganizations (Page 195) People give back... Holding her breath, junior Andrea Mueller watches her bowling ball roll down the lane in hopes of a strike. the Alpha Sigma Gamma Bowl-a-Thon was a way for the entire community to get involved and have fun, but still support charities at the same time. As ASG doubled in size, it hoped to provide even more service to the campus and community. The only problem with growing so quickly was that it was hard to find space for meetings and enough service events for all the members. (photo by Laura Myers) Serving the community was a popular pastime. Service organizations Alpha Sigma Gamma and Alpha Phi Omega both had boosts in their memberships. Neither organization conducted a selective rush. Alpha Sigma Gamma more than doubled its size this fall by taking its largest pledge class ever of 82 members. Alpha Sigma Gamma rush coordinator Joslyn Mathis focused on the sorority's ability to serve the community better. "We're going to get so much more accomplished," she said. "Meetings are kind of tough. It gets loud, but people quiet down eventually." Alpha Phi Omega grew to nearly 200 members this fall after taking a pledge class of 77 men and women. Even though this was Alpha Phi Omega's 70th year on campus, it had never had that many members before. Alpha Phi Omega president Carl Appel agreed with Mathis on the many services that the fraternity could accomplish. "The turnout of a large pledge class is great because it allowed us to also have large turnouts at service events," Appel said. Alpha Phi Omega members were required to serve 20 philanthropic hours per semester. The hours were met by individually seeking out service opportunities such as visiting a nursing home and by attending larger events. The large pledge classes made it harder to find extra service projects. "The only downfall with having so many members is that we're having to turn some members away from projects that only require small participation," Appel said. On the other hand, Tau Lambda Sigma, also a service sorority on campus, held a selective rush. The sorority took a fall pledge class of around 25 members. It chose to stay small in order to promote closeness among its members and better organization. "Within a larger group I think it's harder to make decisions because you can't get together to do it," Tau Lambda Sigma member Jeannette Ritchkey said. "I think it helps to have a smaller organization. A larger organization sometimes gets out of control." The larger organizations strived to maintain the closeness within the groups. "Some actives have left because we were getting so big and they were not able to get to know girls," Mathis said. "This year we've been doing more sisterhood activities. It's our [actives] responsibility to learn names and get to know the pledges." Though some disorganization may have occurred, the main purpose behind the organization's actions was not lost. "I am really excited by our turnout," Mathis said. "We weren't really prepared for such a huge pledge class, but it's great to see so many people interested in helping the community." ...by Meredith Allee Sophomore James Roach swings his partner to "Cotton-Eyed Joe" during the Homecoming lip sync competition. As a large organization, members made time for fun as well as service (photo by Josh Adams) Cantoria/Service 195 (Page 196) Students take a chance at throwing a ball through a hanging tire at the CHOICE and Dobson Hall Fall Carnival. This activity was just one of the many events at the carnival held on the Quad Sept. 27. The carnival helped to promote unity and spirit between the residence halls, (photo by Tina Patel) Each year on Halloween, CHANL offers residents the opportunity to provide area children with another place to trick-or-treat. Residents were asked to participate on a voluntary basis between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Other residents were asked to escort groups of trick-or-treaters and their parents from hall to hall and through each building (photo by Cheri Heiser) Row 1: Shawn Benson, Stephanie Rowe, Matt Fernandez-treasurer, Heather Boehmer-president, Tim O'Neil-vice president, Jennifer Wrightam. Row 2: Jennifer Baumann, Ann Wienke, Lisa Muldoon, Kisha Stegall, Jen Frei, Amy Bauer, Deborah Hengtgen, Brie Hawley, Jim Howard, Amy Holbo-senate adviser. Row 3: Melanie Freidline, Joe Rakstad, Matthew Nicoletta, Kirk Kasicki, Mike Brewer, Jason Saucier, Anne Rendle, William E. Barfield III. 196 Organizations (Page 197) University organizations were invited to decorate a square for the street graffiti contest during Homecoming. The Blanton/Nason Senate produced this artwork for its entry. The seven dwarfs helped Blanton-Nason Senate capture first place in the event (photo by Josh Adams) ... A DIFFERENT KIND OF COMMUNITY through residential living. Blanton/Nason Senate was a big contender each year in the CHANL Olympics. It sponsored a formal each year for its residents, sometimes joining together with Dobson Hall Senate. The group also sponsored an all-night volleyball tournament called Night Spike. Blanton/Nason Senate received first place in the sidewalk graffiti contest during Homecoming. CHANL sponsored activities throughout the year to bring students living on-campus together as representatives of their residences. The 35-member group organized and sponsored a trick-or- treat event through the halls. They also held the student adviser appreciation dance, which honored student advisers. Each year all the halls were involved in a week-long war, the Spring Olympics, which included many different competitions. Centennial Hall Senate Centennial Hall Offers Ideas, Community and Encouragement was the working senate committee for Centennial Hall. Each year, CHOICE co-sponsored a carnival on the quad with Dobson Hall Senate. It held Halloween and Christmas decorating contests within its halls and sponsored a formal each year for its residents. A casino night was held in the spring. The group planted a tree behind Centennial Hall. CHOICE'S main goal was to offer activities for the hall and to provide clean, safe fun for its residents. Row 1: Carrie Foiles-director of internal affairs and public relations, Joy Morrissey-national communications coordinator. Dave Unger-treasurer, Emily Zesch-secretary, Tracie Lynn Adams- vice president, Josh Johnston-president. Row 2: Katie Reuther, Lisa Muldoon, Sarah Hickey, Sharia George, Jennifer Moore, Julie Merrell, Anna Spreitzer, Christy Paine.Row 3: Charlie Hinderliter, Deborah Hengtgen, Mandy Peters, Mike Brewer. Brian Stremlau, Karin Wirsig, Anne Rundle, Graham Cridland-facilities and policies director. Row 1: John Sanders-president, Beth Feldmann-secretary, Bryan Bebb-vice president, Amy Therrien-social programmer, Ben Anderson-traffic. Row 2: Jeff Thomas, Terry Weber, Kathleen Blackburn, Krista Steinkamp, Lena Hartley, Dave Pagano. Row 3: Sarah Hickey-adviser, Brian Coles, Paul Schmitz, Rose Lenk, Karin Wirsig-CHANL representative, Ryan Rossiter, Jonathan Hile-adviser. Hall Government 197 (Page 198) ...A PLACE TO CALL HOME through residential living. Dobson Hall Senate Dobson Hall Senate was comprised of 30 residents. Its most prominent activities included sponsoring two bandfests. In the fall, it sponsored Dobson Hall Late Night, and in the spring, Squirrelfest. Each year it joined together with Ryle Hall for a formal. The senate won the CHANL Olympics in 1997 and received Honorable Mention for Senate of the Year. E.C. Grim Hall Government The 64 residents of E.C. Grim Hall also served as the members of Grim Senate. The senate met weekly and gave awards of congratulations and appreciation. Grim Senate sponsored a fall car wash, an all-hall Thanksgiving dinner, a spring formal, movie nights and participated in the Ryle Christmas Market. Because E.C. Grim was the international residence hall, the senate promoted different cultures through international movie and music nights. The Missouri Association Governing Intrahall Cooperation served as the senate for Missouri Residential Colleges. It supported a number of philanthropies by sponsoring a haunted house for the Rape Crisis Center and a dance in November to benefit the Salvation Army. Magic held its first formal in the spring and was awarded third place in the small division category during Homecoming. Ryle Hall Senate took pride in sponsoring the Ms. All That Pageant. The group joined in Homecoming activities and sponsored the Homecoming bonfire. It teamed up with Dobson Hall for an annual formal. The 30 members of the senate were elected by their respective houses. The group's goal was to bring Ryle together to make living in an all-women's residence hall fun. It was evident that it was able to combine fun with success when it won Senate of the Year in 1996 and 1997. Adair County Jones speculates on the whereabouts of the Lost Parking Sticker of Antie. This was the plot for Missouri Hall's Homecoming skit. Freshman David McClelland played the knight left behind in Violette Hall to guard the sticker and junior Patrick Runnels played Adair County Jones. Missouri Hall did not place in the skit competition, but took third place in the Chairman's Cup competition for small organizations. The Homecoming bonfire sponsored by Ryle Hall Senate lights up the evening sky. The bonfire provided an opportunity to warm up against the chilly night, listen to the band play and roast marshmallows. The women of Ryle annually sponsored the bonfire. Ryle Senate also sponsored junior Bekka Meyer for Homecoming Queen (photos by Josh Adams) 198 Organizations (Page 199) Row 1: Sam Smith-fundraising coordinator, Eric Davisson-vice president, Melida Sanderson- president, Stacy Weilbacher-secretary, Pamela Dangremond-treasurer. Row 2: Melissa Sitze- CHANL rep, Tina Anshus, Angie Ingraham, Merina Foster, Jennifer Brann, Heather Eklund, Erica Oborny, Jeremy Johnson-CHANL rep. Row 1: Rosalie Chen-vice president, Amy Persell-adviser, Adrienne Smith-president, Alin Covrig- CHANL rep, Danette Rardon-treasurer. Row 2: Sana Qalbani-CHANL rep, Jim Bonucchi-student adviser, Jill Hollister-secretary, Chris Mobley-historian, Eric DeLauter-CHANL rep, Jason Brewer- CHANL Row 1: Nathan Personett-activities director, Mark Nolker-treasurer, Graham Cridland-president, Robert Muller-executive secretary, Kevin Spooner-executive CHANL rep. Row 2: Joshua Lenon- staff assistant, Charlie Hinderliter-CHANL rep, Anna Spreitzer-CHANL rep, Priscilla Hostman, Carla Haas, Gale Adair, Becky Byers, Kristi Goldsmith, Jocelyn Diehl. Row 1: Jessica McVeigh-secretary, Sara Denny-vice president, Angie Compton-president, Brandy Bonnell-treasurer, Katie Reuther-CIA, Alicia Hopper-historian. Row 2: Sarah Dunning, Marjorie Iwai, Nicole Rybold, Gina Rotert, Katie Albers, Elizabeth Lind, Melissa Reese, Julie Merrell. Row 3: Amy Weinberger, Mandy Peters, Sharia George, Suzanne Lesinger, Sarah Wienke. The CHOICE and Dobson Hall Fall Carnival had something for everyone. Games of skill and blind luck led to prizes of goldfish, food and toys. Face painting and a putting course held the interest of many students taking a study break, (photo by Tina Patel) Residence Halls 199 (Page 200) Row 1: Ryan Wilson, Rebekah Oehring, Amanda Bowles-fundraising chair, Michelle McCarty, Carl Appel-president, Timothy Deveney, Shannon McCarty, Anne Chopin-treasurer. Row 2: Melissa Wilson-pledge class president, Natasha Hernandez, Kristin Juul, Alyssa Conine-public relations, Meggan Bayer, Amy Wieseler, Stacey Erkiletian-adviser, Jennifer Jorns, Catherine Pezold. Row 3: Bradley Niebling-sergeant at arms, Sara Braaf, Sarah Dunning, Amy Futhey, Jennifer Blumenkamp, Shannon Ross, Stephanie Saltzman, Sara Young. Row 4: Kelly Klarenbeek, Becky Veitch, Christina Kachulis, Nate Byrnes, James Roach, Diana Brayden. Row 1: Lynn Obermark, Joy Hutcherson, Vicki Ahn, Michelle Calton, Tina Marstall, Kevin Alexander, Stacy Hawkins, Kimberly Adams. Row 2: Katie Collier, Molly Trauernicht, Stephanie Reahr, Allyson Morch, Becky Winfrey, Megan Delaney, Laura Hrabar, Amy Letford, Katie Poeppel. Row 3: Renee McCullar, Meredith Manley, Season Prewitt, Allison Deppeler, Sarah Loseman, Rebecca List, Erika Beine. Row 4: Jim D'Agostin, Erica Sule, Jeremy Leavitt, Brad Peuster, Doug Eisele, Ben Anderson, Kelly Morrow. ...TO HELP YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS through a service organization. Alpha Phi Omega Alpha Phi Omega was a national coed honor fraternity that celebrated 70 years at Truman in 1997. The organization was founded nationally on the principles of the Boy Scouts of America. The Epsilon chapter took a large pledge class in the fall to increase its membership to 180 members. The fraternity's main focus was on service. Each member was required to complete 20 service hours each semester. Each semester, APO helped clean Camp Thunderbird in Moberly, Mo. They also sponsored American Red Cross Blood Drives on campus. Members of Alpha Phi Omega regularly visited Twin Pines nursing home and the Humane Society of Kirksville. In addition to completing a great deal of service, the group's large num- bers allowed the men and women of Alpha Phi Omega to be a competitive and recognized organization on campus. Alpha Phi Omega was named the Best Organization on Campus in 1997, earned the title of fall intramural champions and won "Best Service Project" in the region. Alpha Phi Omega members competed in Homecoming Week activities. It sponsored the Spades Tournament and participated in other events. APO competitive edge allowed it to place third in lip sync and first in the banner competitions. The second semester rush season was unpublicized because it took a large fall pledge class. With its expanded membership, APO wanted to accumulate 4,000 hours of service second semester. A concerned student helps the community by donating blood at the Alpha Phi Omega- sponsored Red Cross blood drive. The blood drive was one of the group's major service projects on campus, (photo by Charlie Hinderliter) 200 Organizations (Page 201) Junior Lauren Stopplemann, sophomores John Walker, Adam Thomspon and Todd Mitchell, and freshman Bill Green act as "Boosters" at Six Flags in St. Louis. Going to Six Flags was the biggest fund raiser of the year for members of Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity. Members of the coed group always enjoyed going to the amusement park to perform service projects for the fraternity (photo submitted) Carrying its banner proudly, Alpha Phi Omega makes its presence known by participating in Homecoming events (photo by Hemal Patel) Alpha Phi Omega members repair a dam at Camp Thunderbird. The project lasted an entire weekend, (photo submitted) Row 1: Sarah Roll, Kathryn Burns, Erin Wright, Aimee Mclnteer, Megan Sturm, Angela Benton, Becky Hoehn, Shannon Cummins. Row 2: Anna Rothermich, Marcie Brugnara, Julie Strandquist, Emily Thomas, S.M. Shafiqul Islam, Christiane Paquette, Denise Borcherding, Jenny Lonigro, Debbie Stange. Row 3: Jennifer Herron, Amy Holbo, Glenn Grothaus Jr., Kim Carpenter, Kristin Goodwin, Matt Caldwell, Meredith Sepanic, Brett Shorts, Colleen Bom. Row 4: Brandy Branson, Lauren Stoppelmann, Ann Kralik, Carrie Plocher, Michael Daming, Joel Block, Kevin Hough, Nate Byrnes. Row 1: Gina Keller, Karen Owens, Laura Meyer, Robin McNaught, Holly Ahrens, Melissa Lochard, Lindsay Woerther, Rachel Uttech. Row 2: Scott Korte, Tyler Borman, Travis Oglesby, Jason Shadden, Bill Green, John Walker. Service 201 (Page 202) Alpha Sigma Gamma Row 1: Sarah Vicker, Natalie Terry-corresponding secretary, Julie Rupp-historian, Molly McCaskill- vice president, Jessica Orf-president, Christine Stone-treasurer, Jamie Morgan-parliamentarian, Jennifer Benigno-secretary. Row2: Erica Barts, Ann Miller, Laura Hunter, Michelle Poska, Paula Beavers, Anne Wight, Leslie Dowell. Row3: Diana King, Justina Bowers, Kelly Frey, Mindy Gunn, Linda Kunz, Heather Hedrick, Lyndsay Wheeler. Row4: Amanda Jones, Jennifer Moore, Katherine Anderson, Robyn Sullivan, Rachel Heidbreder, Kathleen Beachum, Jennifer Adams. Row 1: Jenny Bell, Stephanie Mohrman-pledge educator, Vickie Perrey-pledge educator, Jen Jensen-special events, Niki Pfeffer-special events, Nikki Gary-fellowship, Heather Morgan-alumni chair, Jennifer Murdock. Row2: Jessica Rieser, Sarah Brown, Miriam Huffman, Kelly Dann, Angela Schmitz, Julie Thien, Paula Haefner. Row3: Angela Snodgrass, Cara Schuette, Maria Javier, Melissa Davis, Ann Wienke, Amy Straumann, Ericka Havecker. Row4: Kendra Allton, Emily Jentes, Angie Houchin, Karen Coole, Teresa Griffin, Ryane Thomas, Emilie Burch. Row 1: Leslie Thomas, Amy Boyher, Katie Scholl, Amy air, Laura Metz-co-service chair, Beth Koop, Gina Rotert. Row 2: Kristen Billington, Amy McKinney, Lindsey O'Dell, Kim Ralston, Jennifer Nieweg, Jill Savlin, Kelly Anthony. Row3: Shelly Yaeger, Kerry Shipley, Kellie Morgan, Melissa McCoy, Christine Robben, Abby Heeter, Tonya Stryker. Row4: Suzanne Lesinger, Sarah Derks, Lori Sickmann, Ellen Schaffner, Jessica Hanrahan, Andrea Mueller, Lisa Berna. Row 1: Jennie Gallichio, Adelle Wilier, Emily Sides, Michelle Barry, Heather Eklund, Emily Fish, Shelly Drum, Kelly Levins. Row2: Ruth Baker, Stephanie Schwarz, Michelle McKean, Becky Raney, Jenn Brogowski, Christine Hale, Joslyn Mathis-publicity chair. Row3: Kate Lenhart, Megan Hollingsworth, Kristie Oldfather, Paula Beavers, Emily Spencer, Jennifer Warmann, Kim Tucker. Row4: Jessica Henry, Lynae Borter, Katie Vaughn, Carrie Koprowski, Sherry Bartow, Cindy Martin. Sophomore Christine Hale and freshmen Marjorie Iwai and Angela Schmitz work together to rid the street and sidewalk of trash in Alpha Sigma Gamma's Adopt-A-Street project. The large organization found it easy to keep its street litter free, (photo submitted) 202 Organizations (Page 203) Sophomore Kellie Morgan helps kids bob for ducks at a Halloween Party held at the First United Methodist Church. ASG volunteered at several charitable events throughout the year, at which members could earn service hours for the semester. Members were required to complete 30 hours of service each year. These hours could be earned in several ways, such as visiting Twin Pines or the Humane Society (photo submitted) Proving that cleaning can be fun, junior Kelly Frey wears a smile as she collects litter on the side of the road for ASG's Adopt-A-Street project (photo submitted) Senior Tori Sutherland concentrates while participating in the Alpha Sigma Gamma bowl-a-thon at Leisure World. The fund raiser supported the National Association for Citizens with Disabilities. (photo by Laura Meyers) ...TO VOLUNTEER through a service organization. Alpha Sigma Gamma was a service sorority founded on February 16,1971. The group grew to about 170 members, helping it make a large impact on its philanthropies. Included among the philantrophies, ASG raised money for National Association for Citizens with Disabilities (NACD) through a bowl-a-thon. It raised money for Muscular Dystrophy Tag Days to help Jerry's Kids by sticking people with stickers when they donated money. The service sorority also participated in the Association for Retarded Citizens car wash, Walktoberfest, United Cerebral Palsy Telethon, Mulitpal Sclerosis walk-a-thon and the Crop Walk for Hunger. During January and February, ASG raised money for Oprah Winfrey's Angel Network by placing canisters in the all the residence halls and the Student Union Building. Although its emphasis was on service, the sorority also highlighted sisterhood and fellowship events. Formals were held in both the fall and spring, along with sisterhood retreats each semester. A movie night and progressive dinner also helped bring the large numbers together. The largest task completed by ASG, however, was surviving Rush Week, as the sorority took about 75 pledges in the fall and 45 in the spring, doubling its numbers. Rush activites included a disco dance in the Down Under. During pledge season potential Alpha Sigma Gamma members had to complete a pledge book with all the signatures of actives and pledges. Service 203 (Page 204) Sophomore Neil Copeland celebrates Halloween with his "little" at the Campus Pals Halloween party, (photo submitted) Helping the Class of 2001 get settled is a big responsibility, but loads of fun. Sophomore Ryan Breuckmann got himself stuck in a totem pole at Campus Activities Leaders Hawaiian Luao. CALs were chosen by the Campus Actitivies and Organizations Center to make freshmen feel welcome during their first week away from home. In addition, the CALs strove to keep freshmen on campus at night to keep them from getting into any trouble with their new-found freedom, (photo submitted) As part of the Circle K Kids Comer at the Red Barn Craft Show, sophomore Melissa Lehmann paints faces (photo submitted) Row 1: Benjamin Greer, Susan Bertelsmeyer, Andy Gensler, Brad Wilson, Christine Carlson. Row 2: Erin Taylor, Tricia Boyle, Heather Droste, Amy DeHart, Tracy Reynolds, Cheryl Grew-Gillen, Sarah Woods. Row 1: Kate Lenhart-treasurer, Kristen O'Guin-president, Leah Kolchinsky, Kathleen Loughran, Jennifer Ice, Jenny Morey, Gina Lauver. Row 2: Gretchen Timm-committee chair, Wendy Martin- committee secretary, Jenny Thomsen-games committee chair, Amy Letford, Rhonda Rathke, Leslie Butler, Nicole Yanick, Shawn Slick. Row 3: Harry Harris-vice president, Katie Nielsen, Greg Dessau, Robin McNaught, Sarah Loseman, Julie Nenninger, Jason Thomas. 204 Organizations (Page 205) At a fall fund-raising dance juniors Janette Dumas and Lesley CayCe take a few moments to sit out a dance and catch their breath. Service to the community was not always easy or without a price to be able to provide the service (photo submitted) . . . TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY through service organizations. CALS was a group of 15 students and a coordinator that sponsored most of the evening activites during Freshmen Week. CALS members were picked through an application and interview process. They had to attend two training sessions in the spring and one in the summer before Freshman Week began. Campus Pals Similar to Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America, the Campus Pals donated its time to the youngsters of the community. Formerly known as the Campus Volunteers, the 76-member group sponsored events such as a Halloween party. Members went through an interview process before they were accepted. Each "big" was paired with a "little." They spent time together as "siblings" and participated in group events. Circle K International was formed at Truman over 30 years ago. The group continued to raise money for its main philanthropy, Iodine Deficiency Disorder. Some of its activities included playing bingo with the residents of Countryside Rehabilitation Center and Twin Pines. It worked with the Ronald McDonald House and Y-Night at the YMCA. Delta Sigma Theta, a service sorority, tried to promote human welfare through helping with various service projects throughout the year. The sorority worked with Planned Parenthood, Victim Support Services, Special Olympics and food and clothing drives. In addition to service, Delta Sigma Theta also participated in the Homecoming step show. Row 1: Michelle Bandy, Cassy Cooksey-treasurer, Joel Dieterichs-vice president, Christine Robben-president, Theresa Eggleston-district lieutenant governor. Row 2: John Armstrong, Lauren Vehige, Jennifer Sieh, Karen Stanghoener, Julie Smith. Row 1: Damita Langston-recording secretary, Melissa Baker-vice president, Tonya M. Fleming- president, Natalie Parks-corresponding secretary, Temeka Lewis-treasurer. Row 2: Brandi Williams-black Panhellenic council rep, Janette Dumas-housing chair, Lesley CayCe-sergeant at arms/parliamentarian, Tamra Finley-fund-raising chair, Angela Newton-service chair, Tina L. Raymond-chaplain. Service 205 (Page 206) ...TO OFFER A HELPING HAND through a service organization. Habitat for Humanity worked to provide better homes for people in the area. The group worked with the Kirksville Area Habitat for Humanity to rebuild old houses for local families. One home was finished in the fall semester and another was started in the spring. The group also conducted fund raisers for student scholarships. The scholarships were awarded to students who would attend a building trip in Georgia during Spring Break. Mediators Assisting Disputants was an organization founded in 1996 to serve the Truman community. The 15-member group had a threefold purpose: mediation, consultation and education. Any student could contact M. A.D. members in its office in Ryle Hall to seek assistance or information. Mediators Assisting Disputants offered support to student advisers with hall programs and sponsored a campus-wide roommate game. Each of the 60 members of Students Together Actively Recuiting Students volunteered one evening a week to telephone high school students interested in attending Truman. STARS gave their views on life at Truman. Often times, STARS were the first to let students know of their acceptance. During an average month, STARS made over 2,700 calls. Student Ambassadors introduced visiting students and families to the Truman campus. Around 110 Student Ambassadors volunteered one hour per week and helped with the four visit days hosted by the Admissions Office. Student Ambassadors answered questions about residential living, the academic atmosphere and Kirksville while conducting tours of the campus. Freshmen Andrea Holz and Mistie Miller offer service with a smile at the Ryle Christmas Market. The Habitat for Humanity members sold various items such as cookbooks to try and raise money for their organization (photo by Tina Patel) Senior Jamie Stafford fills out information cards after talking with a prospective student. Members of STARS volunteered their time to make high school students feel at ease about the college admissions process (photo by Josh Adams) Juniors Cara Clark and Danny Maranan start an informational meeting of Mediators Assiting Disputants with an icebreaker, (photo by Tina Patel) 206 Organizations (Page 207) Row 1: Dr. David A. Hoffman-advisor, Terrence Waldren-out-reach co-chair, Carrie Lange- treasurer, Nykina Jokerst-outreach co-chair, Bryan Bebb-vice president, Colleen Reid-president, Courtney Folino-public relations. Row 2: Marilee Boulleage, Sara Durham, Julie Rupp, Carol Tracy, Kimberly Urish-Runyon, Mary Noonan, Jocelyn Diehl, Jaclyn Case, Rolena Hadwiger. Row 3: Amy Bitter, Heather Woods, Emily Stawar, Todd Niemeier, Shannon Wright, Krissy Vogel, Julia Woehlk, James McCurley. Row 1: Tim Taylor-advisor, Lisa Odorizzi-2nd vice president, Mary McBride-visit event assistant, Scott Simmoss, Kristin Orf, Abby Heeter, Shelly Yaeger, Julie Meitz. Row 2: Aimee Hellweg, Christy Straatmann, Jennifer Kopp, Heather Droste, Sarah Bachmann, Susan Bertelsmeyer, Jessica Neighbors, Meghan McCormick. Row 3: Caroline Horn, Jennifer Sutterer, Renee Robinett, Kellie Morgan, Adrienne Gerke, Melanie Yuracko, Jessica Hanrahan. Row 4: Katy Bryan, Brian Berger, Christine Carlson, Becky Owens, Chris Mobley, John Wicklein. Row 1: Katherine Walz, Cara Clark-vice president, Sara Lieb-president, Danny Maranan-Public Relations, Sherry Bartow-treasurer. Row 2: Amy Steelman, Will Paddock, Lacey Pritchett, June Dardridge, Ari Cornman. Row 3: Jennifer Warmann, Matt Webber, Ron Laue-advisor. Row 1: Cassie Green, Laura Westhoff, Kylie Christopherson-telephone specialist, Rolena Hadwiger, Cassy Cooksey. Lauren Vehige, Amanda Bruns. Row 2: Kym Miller, Seun Orebiyi- coordinator, Julia Bender, Elizabeth Mals, Michele Leveque, Lauren Hiatt, Stacy Weilbacher, Dominic Pisoni. Row 3: Matthew Gorton, Katie Astrack, Jennifer Warmann, Lauren Willard, Barry Wgoneiz. Student Ambassadors Nate Byrnes and Lindsey Benson explain about life on campus and in the classroom to a prospective student and her family. Student Ambassadors took pleasure in showing off the campus to future students. (photo by Cheri Heiser) Service 207 (Page 208) ...TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE through service organizations. Students Together Educating Peers was a program designed to educate students about issues related to sexual assault. It was run through the University Career Center. The 19 members of STEP were selected through an interview process. The members went through training for one hour a week during the spring semester. Some of STEP'S activities included the Choices program during Freshman Week, residence hall programs and Rape Awareness Week. Tau Lambda Sigma Tau Lambda Sigma took a large pledge class to reach 50 members. The sorority's largest philanthropy was the KTVO Heartland Taskforce, a program designed to help create a drug-free environment for children. Tau Lambda Sigma sponsored a public service announcement contest with KTVO for area children each year. Additional philanthropies included Adopt-a-Street, Humane Society and Adopt-a-Grand-parent. In addition to service, the sorority members participated in social activities. They held a fall formal and a spring date party. Tau Lambda Sigma tried to promote togetherness by offering sisterhood events each month. Women's Resource Center The Women's Resource Center served to educate the students, faculty and staff about women's issues. The 25 members assisted the campus by providing information and contacts and sponsoring programs about various topics. The group sponsored Rape Awareness Week, Sexual Awareness Week, Breast Cancer Awareness Week and events celebrating Women's History Month. Service is not always boring, as junior Liz Frederick proves as she proudly displays her holiday Oreo cookies that she received during the Tau Lambda Sigma Christmas Party (photo submitted) Row 1: Joe Hamilton-coordinator, Jason Troyer-assistant coordinator, Moira Cavanagh-social programmer, Jessica Hanrahan-president, Nathan Personett-vice president, Leah Dooley- secretary, Kathy Chojnacki-treasurer. Row 1: Jeanette Ritchey-social chair, Lynn Burns-secretary, Julia Kitsmiller-vice president, Laura Martin-president, Amy Reisenbichler-treasurer, Liz Frederick-merchandise coordinator, Kelly Lovan. Row 2: Debbie Miller-historian, Holly Young, Elizabeth Vermedahl, LeAnn Enloe, Megan Nalcolm, Melinda Crum, Angie Wilson, Molly Gillespie. Row 3: Erin Ponder, Maya Rittershouse, Heather Ann Helm, Lindsey Stuart, Angela Carron, Lauren Vehige, Deena Wiss, Jen Gragnani, Erin Venable. 208 Organizations (Page 209) The Greeks on campus gather in full force to help support the importance of Rape Awareness Week through the candlelit Rape Walk. The participants could be heard chanting "No Means No" as they walked through campus. The event was only one of many sponsored in conjunciton with the week. The week also saw the Rape Awareness Clothesline come to campus. It was displayed on the Mall for three days, and shirts were catagorized by color in correlation to the victim's assault, (photo by Mary Ziegler) Row 1: Beth McCurdy, Melissa Kendrick, Amy Hermann, Jennifer Mitchell, Missy Norman, Keslie Patton, Teresa Chandler. Row 2: Karen Roberts, Deanna Dieckmann, Christy Rosola, Lisa Abrewczynski, Melanie Freidline, Carrie Foiles, Amy Elschlager. Row 3: Rachel Swederska, Michelle Sherer, Lanee King, Rachel O'Hara, Alice Moore, Becky Boxleitner, Sara Jackson. Row 1: Molly Delanty, Melissa Seifert-staff coordinator, Erin Wamer-PR director, Sarah Taylor-co- cpecial events programmer, Melanie Knies, Aimee LeBaige-co-special events programmer, Christiana Yiangou-sense of a woman coordinator. Row 2: Janine Nichoalds-co-director, Jessica Parsons, Cheryl Hindrichs-co-director, Carla Colque, Maria Styianou-programming coordinator, Kari Kopp, Aimee Tackes, Marshall Row 1andhisto Student's Together Educating Peers training takes its toll on freshman Dominic Pisoni as he learns the art of role playing in skits (photo by Tina Patel) Social sorority members wait in line on the mall to receive candles for the Rape Awareness Walk sponsored by the WRC. (photo by Mary Ziegler) Service 209 (Page 210) Birds native to Missouri fly through the Ryle Hall main lounge during a bird show sponsored by the Audubon Society in conjunction with Monday Nights in Ryle. The group also sponsored a clean-up of Bear Creek and several guest speakers (photo by Cheri Heiser) Row 1: Vincent Smith, Elizabeth Green, Amy Lisenbardt, Cheri Heiser. Row 2: Elsa Youngsteadt- publicity, Caleb Hawley-activities chair, Tim Geiger-president, Kristen Sorensen-publicity, Jack Dabrowski-vice president. Row 3: Jennifer Bell, Jeremy Driskell, Abby Engstrand, Sarah Achleitner, John Halski, Callie Ryczek, Erin Wolf. Row 1: Wendy Hehn-treasurer, Meghan Cronin-president, Christine Soriea Sheihk-vice president. Row 2: Hannah Lenon-secretary, Rhi Davinroy, Christine Brooks. Row 1: Kathryn Bums, Mark Row 1and-vice president, Dennis Kopf-president, Stephanie Noll, Matt Kleinsorge. Row 2: Phil Kopf, Katie Kahl, Anne Volkmann, Sarah Roll-secretary, Aimee Hellweg-historian. Row 1: Jed Carleton-public relations/treasurer, Jim Vogel-card coordinator, Emily Zimmermann- book coordinator, Ian Ruark-parliamentarian, John Fortman-movie coordinator, Kevin Nance- games coordinator, Matt Scharnhorst Row 2: Kathryn Tyler, Jennifer Sloey, Anne Leicht, Kevin Spooner, Alana Schwier, Joe Selby, Allison Bowden. 210 Organizations (Page 211) Sophomore Kevin Nance animatedly reads at a FantaSci meeting while senior John Fortman watches. FantaSci members actively participated in several events throughout the year, such as the Harvest Fair in September and the Yule Feast in December. During the Yule Feast, FantaSci members dressed in costumes, ate delicious food, danced and, on occasion, re-enacted fights from scripts (photo by Hemal Patel) Junior Jed Carleton, sophomore Randy Wittling and senior Emily Zimmermann listen to the business portion of a FantaSci meeting, (photo by Hemal Patel) An interested audience member gets an up-close view of a native bird during the Audubon Society and Missouri Native Plant Society bird show. Members worked throughout the year to educate the community (photo by Cheri Heiser) ... TO EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS through a special interest organization. Audubon Society and Missouri Native Plant Society The Audubon Society was composed of about 20 regular members. The Audubon Society on campus was part of the National Audubon Society and served the northeast corner of Missouri. Its main goal was to increase nature awareness through outdoor activities. One of the yearly activities that the group sponsored was a cleanup of Bear Creek. Members also helped clean the Red Barn Park stream. The group sponsored several speakers. Beta Omega Beta Beta Omega Beta was a non-Greek sorority that provided closeness, friendship and sisterhood without conformity. There were six members before its introduction week in February. The organization's philanthropy was the Women's Resource Center, for which it raised $100 in books to donate to the center. The group sponsored MisLead, a male drag show. Beta Omega Beta members sposored many social events as well. Environmental Campus Organizations Environmental Campus Organization had 15 members who were concerned about the environmental needs on the Truman campus and in the community. The group began a battery recycling program in all the residential halls on campus. The group also sponsored Earth Week, which was held in April. The group worked to start a stream team and a campaign for a grassland habitat on campus. Fanta Sci FantaSci, formerly known as Fantasy Club, had a reorganizing year. The 40 members watched fantasy movies and played a card game called Magic the Gathering. In April, the group held DeceptiCon, a weekend for fantasy lovers from Truman and outside the University to come participate in role-playing games and other fantasy events. Each participant paid a fee for the weekend that went to one of FantaSci's philanthropies. Special Interest 211 (Page 212) Junior Carlos Perez reads original poetry during a Hispanic poetry night sponsored by the Hispanic Organization of Latino Americans. The group sponsored many events throughout the year to promote cultural awareness on campus and in Kirksville, (photo by Charlie Hinderliter) Alex Fouquet,a senior from France, samples exotic dishes from several countries at the International Dinner sponsored by the International Students Club. The organization promoted opportunities on campus for international students to learn about American culture. The group sponsored International Week that included a carnival and a fashion show of native costumes from around the world.(photo by Chandra Lim) Row 1: Monica Detrixhe, Diane Hewitt, Stephanie Fortney-executive officer, Joseph Mossey- executive officer. Row 1:Samila Mihindukvlasuriya, Umi Yokota, Chanda Sen, Ram Calaga-president, Svetlana Chigayeva, Elmira Cizatullina, Mariede Foucard. Row 2: Todor Stavrev, Arit Jamal, Yong-Un Kim, Caroline Reignier, Asuka Kitayama, Neoko Mon, Reiko Iitsuka. Row 3: Ron Laue-adviser, Lawerence Chui, Anton Gveorguiev, Bazle Rahman, Brunei Emmanuelle, Sin-Yeon Park. 212 Organizations (Page 213) Taking advantage of rare, warm winter weather. Prism hosts a Coming Out Day on the Mall in front of the Student Union Building. Prism's main objective of the year was to get a University resource center, (photo by Tina Patel) ... TO BE YOURSELF through a special interest organization. The Hispanic Organization of Latino Americans was formerly known as Social Active Latino Service Organization. H.O.L.A. was open to students of any cultural background. Its purpose was to promote Hispanic culture and offer a support group for minorities. The group participated in Hispanic Heritage Month in October. International Club was formerly known as the International Students Club, but it expanded to include all students. Several American students joined the organization with about 75 international students. The group promoted intercultural awareness and helped international students adjust to life on an American campus. The group sponsored the International Dinner and International Week in April. The Irish Club was a new organization with a temporary charter. Its purpose was to advance the traditions and culture of the Irish. Members were encouraged to be of Irish ancestry, but it was not required. The group held an Irish Cultural Night in February. The group worked toward obtaining a permanent charter. Prism sought to educate people about homosexuality and bisexuality and to offer support to gays, lesbians and bisexuals on campus. About 50 members met once a week and had discussions on various topics. Prism sponsored Coming Out Day in October and a dance each semester. The group worked toward plans for a resource center on campus. Row 1: Rachel Williams-treasurer, Kevin Dooley, Travis Oglesby-secretary, Timothy C. Deveney- dictator, Nate Byrnes-vice dictator, Michelle McCarty-housemother, Doug Eisele-pledge educator. Row 2: Downey Fitzgerald-historian, Stephanie Saltiman, Joy Hutcherson, Shannon McCarty, Jenny Blumenkamp, Kelly Lovan, Sarah Roll, Carl Oppelt. Row 1: Holly Hart, Amy Ultch, Michelle Kenyon, Katie Cadwell, Heather Daggett, Bradley Harmon, Abby Wright. Row 2: Janine Nichoalds, Jennifer Griggs, Marshall Row 1and, Benjamin Hook, Wendy Hehn, Amanda Crowell, Ken Nash Jr., Leo Kirsch, Joe Fuemmeler. Special Interest 213 (Page 214) ...YOUR ACTIVITIES through a special interest organization. Purple Pride Purple Pride was an organization that supported the football team. It consisted of 22 to 27 interview-selected members. Purple Pride decorated the locker room before games and acted as ushers. The group traveled to one away game during the season. Members were required to work in the football office one hour per week. Purple Pride helped during recruitment by giving tours to prospective athletes. Society for Creative Anachronism The Society for Creative Anachronism had a regular membership of 10 members, with 20 members overall attending meetings and different events. The group sponsored Harvest Fair in September, which included food and fighting demonstrations. A member-exclusive Yule Feast was held in December in Kirk Gym, complete with feasting and dancing. SCA also hosted the Spring Fair in April with Grim Hall and the on-campus apartments. Student Activities Board The 35 members of the Student Activities Board were responsible for providing entertainment on campus. The members brought several comedians to campus, including a performance by Comedy Sportz in March. Toad the Wet Sprocket performed a concert in November. SAB presented Campus Coffeehouse once a month. April was a busy month for SAB, with Lakeside Revue and Dog Days. Truman Equestrian Team The 30-member Truman Equestrian Team expanded during a four-year period. Students did not have to know how to ride a horse to join because members were willing to teach them how. The team participated in different competitions at several schools in the region. The Equestrian Team co-sponsored a bam dance with the Horseman's Association and donated money to the United Way. The group also worked at Circus Equus and took donations for the Hooved Animal Humane Society. Freshman Danielle Dearinger rides Goat and sophomore Suzanne Maddy rides Baldy in a parade as part of the Truman Equestrian Team. Members actively took part in events and competitions throughout the year. It collected donations at the Circus Equus for the Hooved Animal Humane Society. The Equestrian Team took time to have fun by cosponsoring a bam dance with the Horseman's Association, (photo by Hemal Patel) Members of the Society for Creative Anachronism, juniors Christian Schaufert, Anne McKinney and Trevor Johnson attend a Renaissance Festival in costume to meet members from other chapters (photo submitted) Junior Kendra Lukefahr performs her duties as a member of Purple Pride at a football game. Members assisted the team in many ways (photo by Hemal Patel) 214 Special Interest (Page 215) Row 1: Janna Meyer, Becky Frantonius, Carrie Fritsche, Renee Wenger, Andrea Crumpacker, Carrie Cobb, Angie Marlow. Row 2: Margie Smith, Danielle Deeken, Angie Pierce, Nikki Wade, Julie Neal, Patty White, Abby Moore, Jennifer Smith, Jusonda DeRouen. Row 3: Katie Hill, Steph Walters, Jamie Neal, Julie Schell, Shannon Bruns, Lisa Jones, Ann Kralik, Kate O'Brien, Beth Wachter. Row 1: Christian Schaufert, Jennifer Sloey, Anne McKinney-secretary, Sarah Dennis, Cara McVicar. Row 2: Jenny Langley, Trevor Johnson, Brian Romine, Jay Baker, Ashley Farnsworth. Row 1: Rachel Hack, Becky Owens, Mike Heckman-president, Erika Waldschmidt-vice president, Emily Corbett-secretary, Angela Judkins-treasurer, Caroline Horn, Carrie Grantham. Row 2: Leah Dooley, Michelle Bandy, Gina Gruettemeyer, Mary Leitner, Anna Worrell, Allyson Wilson, Alicia Ito. Row 3: Benjamin Greer, Katie Stokes, Dan Rueth, Jen Butler, Chris Wolf, Winston Vanderhoof-co-adviser. Row 4: Tim Sandfort, Amy LeBrell, Charles Akester, Greg Tartaglia, Brad Wilson, Emily Vogel, Brian Beall. Row 1: Darci German, Tonya Pearce, Kae Dee Rinderknecht, Marisa Muenks, Jodi Heckethorn. Row 2: Sara Green, Sarah Brubaker-vice president, Jenny DeHart-secretary, Cara O'Connor- president, Tracy Snider-PR officer, Danielle Dearinger-historian, Suzanne Maddy. Row 3: Brooke Brengard, Lisa Brokaw, Mary Beth Farrell, Melissa Hofmeister, Mary Medder, Jennifer Brann, Crissy Grothaus, Andrea Louscher, Jennifer Zagurski. Row 4: Ashley Hagan, Susan Hein, Carrie Bubb, John Wayne, Debra Hamerlinck, Joey Schmitz, Evan Black. A student band performs at a Campus Coffeehouse in the Student Union Building's Down Under. The event was sponsored by the Student Activities Board once a month. Truman students could enjoy music and free coffee as a break from studying (photo by Tina Patel) Special Interest 215 (Page 216) ...A NEW BEGINNING through a special interest organization. Truman Horseman's Association The Horseman's Association was open to all students interested in learning about horses. The group members ranged from new to expert riders. The group had open riding Saturday mornings at the University Farm for all members. Horseman's Association hosted two horse shows during the year. The group also hosted Circus Equus, a clinic celebrating the horse. The group rode horses in the Homecoming Parade and regularly participated in farm cleanup days. The Horseman's Association won the Gold Award for its fund-raising efforts for the United Way. Truman Transfers Truman Transfers was an organization open to all students who had transferred from another school. The group's purpose was to aid new transfers in the process and to provide them with social experiences with other students. The organization worked with the Admissions Office to organize Transfer Orientation during Freshman Week and the spring semester. The group members met one another through coffeehouses, movies and game nights. Unique Ensemble Unique Ensemble brought together about 20 students and faculty members twice a week. The purpose of the group was to witness through song. Members were not required to be exceptional singers. The group practiced twice a week and performed two concerts each year. Its concerts were held for Homecoming and another in the spring. The group sang upon request within the community and around the state. It also performed benefit concerts to raise money for the Crisis Pregnancy Center. Senior Anna Spreitzer works at a booth at the Ryle Chirstmas Market for Truman Transfers. The organization helped students adjust to the University. It also helped with Freshman Week orientation (photo by Tina Patel) Row 1: Charlie Apter-adviser, Sara Green-junior executive, Tonya Pearce-sophomore executive, Joey Schmitz-freshman executive, Danielle Dearinger, Marisa Muenks, Meggan Bayer. Row 2: Rebecca Battern, Kae Dee Rinderknecht, Darci German, Mary Beth Farrell, Brooke Brengard. Kristen Mertens, Suzanne Maddy, Melissa Shriver, Jenny Duncan. Row 3: Jodi Flowers, Shelley Mundhenk, Marissa Holmes, Andrea Louscher, John Wayne, Mary Medder, Ellen Walz, Heather Rasmussen, Jennie Brann. Row 1: Katie Hayes. Lisa Smith, Sarah Brubaker-secretary, Tracy Snider-president, Jodi Heckethom-vice president, Colleen Pleiss-historian, Evan Black-treasurer. Row 2: Debra Hamerlinck, Cindy Bormann, Ashley Hagan, Jenny DeHart, Karista Koehler, Beth Henggeler, Jennifer Zagurski, Cara O'Connor. Row 3: Christina Truesdale, Carrie Bubb, Lisa Brokaw, John Wayne, Rebecca Jacobs, Sarah Achleitner, Dave Janney. 216 Organizations (Page 217) Unique Ensemble performs at a concert in November. The group practiced twice a week and gave two concerts throughout the year. Students and faculty joined together to witness through song. Unique Ensemble also performed in the community and around the state upon request. The group's biggest charity was the Crisis Pregnancy Center. It performed benefit concerts to raise donations for the center(photo submitted) Unique Ensemble member takes center stage for a solo performance. Members witnessed through song, (photo submitted) Truman Horseman's Association rides in the Homecoming parade. The group hosted Circus Equus in the spring. (photo by Hemal Patel) Row 1: Jason Rush-president, Danielle Seyller-vice president, Shirley Schulze-adviser, Laura Krom-secretary, Lance Real-treasurer. Row 2: Jennifer Zook, Jennifer Arth, Sherry Tyhurst-co- activities chair, Michelle Gilbert, Carla Haas-co-activities chair, Anna Spreitzer-historian. Row 1:Eddie Pierce-vice president, April Howard-treasurer, Schevone Bell-secretary, Samara Russell-sergeant-at-arms, Lakisha Blue-chaplain, April McCowan-historian, Kenneth Martin- public relations. Row 2: Jennifer Floyd, Latonya Barber, Leslie Butler, Cherron Byrd, David Green, Tony Brookins, Yvonne Winbush. Row 3: June Dandridge, Nicole Henderson, Lindey Moore, Alisha Love, William Clark. Special Interest 217 (Page 218) Senior Chris McKean plays the trombone during the Brass Choir's final spring concert. The ensemble practiced for its perfomances twice a week. The members played a variety of instruments. They mastered many different genres of music ranging from renaissance to modern (photo by Cheri Heiser) Row 1: Carol Parsons, Michael Agustin, Cheri Manzotti, Dr. Jay Bulen, Laura Boyer, Tim Bierbaum, Brian Dean. Row 2: Kyle Freleke, Chris McKean, Matt Lampe, Eric Blankenship, John Haefeb. 218 Organizations (Page 219) ... YOUR TEMPO through music. Brass Choir The 15 members of Brass Choir practiced twice a week under the direction of Jay Bulen, assistant professor of music. The group held between four to six concerts each year. While the group did not tour this year, it generally went to St. Louis or Kansas City to perform. The group had a variety of different brass instruments including trumpets, trombones, French horns, tubas and an euphonium. The purpose of Brass Choir was to master the brass choir repertoire, polish various techniques and present interesting and entertaining concerts for the public-at-large. The group performed original compositions from the modern and classical eras as well as many transcriptions of popular pieces. Concert Band The Concert Band had 79 members. Under the direction of Dan Peterson, director of bands, and graduate student Joe Turner, the group rehearsed twice a week. Concert Band performed only one concert in December because of the overlap with the marching season. In the spring, however, two concerts were performed in Baldwin Auditorium. The group consisted of mainly non-music majors who did not have to audition to be members of the band. Freshman John Martinez quiets his kettle drums during a Concert Band practice. The band praticed twice a week to prepare for its concerts. Concert Band worked to give its members a greater appreciation of music from many different genres (photo by Tina Patel) The Concert Band practices on the stage in Baldwin Auditorium during one of its regular rehearsals. The band took time to practice as an ensemble and in sections. The group had a late start in the year because of the length of the marching season (photo by Tina Patel) Musical 219 (Page 220) Junior Andy Kropf plays the trombone with finesse during a Jazz Lab Ensemble practice. The class met three times per week, (photo by Josh Adams) Showing their spirit by wearing purple and white hats, sophomores Jason Humrich and Greg Marshall perform at a men's basketball game. Pep Band members performed songs and led cheers to support the Bulldogs at basketball games throughout the season. The Pep Band involved the fans by playing songs including the theme songs from "Rocky," and "I Dream of Jeanie" and the University fight song, (photo by Lauren Medley) Freshman Sean Jailette plays the saxophone with the fellow members of his Jazz Combo at Two Tail's Too. (photo by Mary Ziegler) Row 1: Sean Jailette, Tim Brown, Mike Sedki, Ryan Erickson,Chris Wilson, Aaron Brewer. Row 2: AI Ludwig, Andy Kropf,Matt Lampe, Chris Moran, Rob Reale, Ben Sturdevant. Row 3:Jenny Swain, Mickey McBride, Andrew Plett, John Brader, Eric Halbert, Drew Hicks. 220 Organizations (Page 221) Sophomore saxophone player Dave Pisarkiewicz belts out a tune at a women's basketball game. The Pep Band was responsible for jazzing up the crowd by leading cheers and songs at basketball games, (photo by Lauren Medley) ...TO ENLIVEN YOUR SPIRITS through music. Jazz Combo The 20-member Jazz Combo was directed by Bret Spainhour. The combos attended class one time each week and were divided into four different groups. Each combo practiced separately, with six people in each group. The combos consisted of three rhythm players and three horn players. Each combo independently decided whether to perform at Two Tail's Too in Kirksville. Groups that decided to take the opportunity to perform in public played music at Two Tail's on Tuesday nights during the year. Jazz Lab Ensemble Jazz Lab Ensemble was a one-hour credit class that met three days each week. Approximately 20 students were enrolled in the class. The class sought to train students in different jazz styles from swing to rhythm and blues to Latino. The class also trained students to be music educators so they would be able to teach jazz on the high school level. The Ensemble held two concerts, one of which showcased legendary trumpet player Slide Hampton. Pep Band (men's and women's basketball) The men's basketball pep band was a 16-member instrumental group that played at all 10 men's home basketball games. The women's basketball pep band had 10 members and played at all the women's home games. The bands were chosen through auditions in early November. Each member received a $100 scholarship for participating in the pep band. Band members helped the cheerleaders and mascots get the crowd excited at games. Row 1: Brian Moline-director, Mark Kamil, Chris Wilson, Matt Wilson, Sean Orear, Mike Powers. Row 2: Brian Dean, Chris Moran, Jason Humrich, Greg Marshall, Rob Reale. Row 3: Tim Bierbaum, Laura Meierhoff, Angela Glascock, Todd Kuhns, Wes Scott, Chris Ellman. Row 1: Ryan Erickson, Todd Luzader, Mark Kamil, Dave Pizarkiewicz. Row 2: Chris Ellman, Jason Humrich, Greg Marshall, Matt Wilson. Row 3: Brian Moline-director, John Scott, Todd Kuhns, Neil Copeland, Chris Wilson, Wes Scott. Musical 221 (Page 222) TO INSPIRE OTHERS through music. Franklin Street Singers Franklin Street was Truman State University's show/jazz choir directed by Jacqueline Collett, assistant professor of music. The 24 singers/dancers and seven band members went through four days of auditions to be selected. The group practiced Monday through Thursday evenings. Senior Tim Dial was the assistant director, and five other students served as officers. Franklin Street gave concerts in the fall and spring. The group was selected as one of 16 choirs to perform at the Keynote Arts Association Collegiate Show Choir Showcase in Nashville, Tenn., from March 5-8. The show choirs were from 10 states, with Franklin Street being the only show choir from Missouri. The Showcase consisted of various workshops and meetings featuring music publishers, composers and choreographers. The selection committee based its decision on a taped performance and resume. Franklin Street took a fall tour to Mahamad, Ill., performing 2-3 concerts a day at various high schools in the area. With constant rehearsals between performances, Franklin Street was always on the move. Franklin Street also performed locally and for campus events such as Homecoming. University Chorus More than two hundred vocalists from various majors comprised University Chorus. The members rehearsed for two hours a week for one hour of credit. Students did not have to audition to be a member of University Chorus which was directed by Paul Crabb, associate professor of music. A graduate student also assisted Crabb with the direction of the choir each semester. University Chorus performed in two concerts, one each semester. The concerts took place in Baldwin Auditorium at the end of the fall and spring semesters. The choir usually performed in conjunction with the Truman State University Symphony Orchestra. It takes a great deal of practice and hard work to blend 250 individual voices together as one choir. University Chorus practiced every Tuesday and Thursday for one hour. The class was open to any Truman student who had an interest in singing in a choir. University Chorus showed off their hard work at the end of each semester with a concert in Baldwin Auditorium. Freshman Craig Higgins and juniors Bekka Meyer and Jason Jester strike their final pose to "The Rythym of the Night." Choreographed by Meyer, the song was part of their Homecoming performance. Paul Crabb, associate professor of music, conducts the Unversity Chorus during practice. Sometimes Crabb had to be overly enthusiastic to motivate the choir. 222 Organizations (Page 223) Row 1: John Hubert, Mike Porter, Bekka Meyer, Tim Dial, Paula Stoff, Lance Meyer, Chuck Jennings. Row 2: Jocelyn Sanders, Stacy George, Damara Crist, Jennifer Buchheit, Katie Ware, Melissa Relken, Amy Hughes, Kimberlee Mastrangelo, Becky McCreight. Row 3: Tom Gehlbach, John Kreilsergs, Andy Levy, Craig Higgins, Matt Lampe. Row 4: Casey Morris, Jason Jester, Aaron McPherson, Ken Nash Jr., Nick Harms. Twenties "A Melody" gives senior Mike Porter and sophomore Jennifer Buchheit a reason to have a little fun. The routine was choreographed by guest choreographer Stephanie Hendon Beasley. The rountine was part of Franklin Street's Homecoming performance, (photos by Josh Adams) Musical 223 (Page 224) TO FEEL THE BEAT through music. Gamblers Marching Band The 160 marching band members were known as the Truman State University Showboat Gamblers. Students of any major and experience could be part of the band which did not require auditions. It was a one-credit class that met the first block of the fall semester. The Gamblers were a corps-style marching band. The main responsibility of the marching band was to play at the beginning and at half time of home Bulldog football games. The Showgirls often performed with the Gamblers at half time. The ColorGuard and the award-winning drumline also performed with the band. The Gamblers were the featured exhibition at the Greater St. Louis Marching Band Festival held Nov. 1, at the TransWorld Dome. High school bands competed in the festival. The Gamblers were conducted by Dan Peterson, director of bands. Seniors Holly Barr and David Seabaugh served as drum leaders and led the marching band on the field. Three graduate students also assisted the marching band. Each member of the band received a scholarship for playing each year. The amount of the scholarship increased each year a student was part of the band. At the end of four years of playing with the Gamblers, students were presented with the Sons of Baldwin Award for their work and dedication. Sophomore Matt Moore enjoys the cheers of the crowd while playing his trumpet. Part of the pay off for the members of the Gamblers Marching Band was the reaction from the football crowds, (photo by Josh Adams) Row 1: David Seabaugh-Field Commander, Holly Lynn Barr-Drum Major. Row 2: Tim Bierbaum, Mark Kamil, Neil Copeland, Melissa Anfield, Bryan Gibson, Amy Bauer, Brandon Crosby. Row 3: Angela Glascock, John Spomer, Amy Edmundson, Lesley McCollough, Matt Moore, Becky Salaban, Brian Dean. Row 4: Laura Meierhoff, John Scott, Andy Schultz, Stephanie Summers, Jenny Langly, Erin McFarland, Stefani Stangler. Row 5: John Haefele, Jim Geisler, Ryan Brush, Chris Wilson. Row 1: Nikki Cook, Megan Riley, Sarah Hamilton, Eric Veile. Row 2: Michelle Gilbert, Suzanne Jones, Kaysha Hanock, Lori Feldkamp, Karen Luzader, Anna Kuntz, Katy Anselmo. Row 3: Tommy Estlund, Debbie Hunt, Adrienne Smith, Kimberlee Mastrangelo, Suzanne Ashby, Kristen Mertens, Morgan Nevans. Row 4: Roanne Lane, Erin Kruenegel, Ellen Grimm, Nicole Harmon, Emily Stawar, Tina Anshus. Row 5: Carie Kallal, Marci Garner, Janice Hodges, Jennifer Arth, Ken Lederle, Holly Farkes. Row 6: Eli Gay, Dan Tucker, Ryan Erickson, Aaron McPherson, Robin McNaught. 224 Organizations (Page 225) Being a member of the Truman State University Showboat Gamblers is not just about hard work and music; it is also about having fun. At each football game the marching band sat in the bleachers to cheer on the team and helped energize the crowd. The marching band was joined by the drumline and Color Guard. During half times the Showgirls performed to one song played by the Gamblers. The Gamblers could always be recognized by their signature song "Shenandoah."(photo by Cheri Heiser) A little half time amusement comes from the tuba section of the Gamblers Marching Band as they race to spell out the U in TSU. (photo by Hemal Patel) Keeping in step with the Gambler's Marching Band without breaking formation freshman Dave Hendrick plays the melaphone. (photo by Hemal Patel) Row 1: Jon Crosby, Jim Elder, Ryan Walker, Ryan Treasure, Christa Petot, Chris Ellman. Row 2: Mary Voight, Amanda Finley, John Martinez, Jennifer Henry, Melissa Even, Susie Weis, Natalie Levine. Row 3: Mary Ziegler, Amie Walter, Ken Nash, Matt Spomer, Marilyn Rippy, Sean De Vore, Joel Kraft. Row 1: Melissa Mahon, Jennie Brann, Brian Moline, Dave Hedrick. Row 2: Tom Weber, Jason Humrich, Bill Bequette, Robert Reale, Matt Lampe, Kenny Allen. Row 3: Jennifer Padberg, Carrie Lange, Greg Marshall, Stacy Weilbacher, Christie Rees, Nykina Jokerst, Chris Moran. Row 4: Claudine Baehr, Amanda Southard, Abby Wright, Cheri Manzotti, Allyson Sosnowski, Tabitha Myers. Row 5: Will Paddock, Jill Corbett, Wes Scott, Andy Upchurch, Matt Wilson, Todd Kuhns. Musial 225 (Page 226) Row 1: Michael Agustin, Matthew D. Cole, John Kreicbergs, Erica Oborny, Erika Reppen, Robbie O'Brien. Row 2: Brad Balog, Michael Sedki, Charles Jennings, David Low. Row 3: Chris McKean, Eric Blankenship, Dr. Russell Baughman. Row 1: Becky Hoehn, Sara Jackson, Julia Kitsmiller, Melissa Mitschele, Kimberly Harter, Liz Frederick-captain, Kelly Lovan-co-captain. Row 2: Gina Keller, Amanda Smiley, Erin Ponder, Sarah Barlar, Becky Abdon, Molly Trauernicht, Lisa Weber, Allison Musser. Row 3: Rebecca Battern, Stephanie Rippy, Season Prewitt, Mary Patterson, Paula Ruckenbrod, Courtney Hall. The Truman State University Symphony Orchestra plays with vigor and excitement for its last concert of the fall semester. The 65-member orchestra was comprised of all types of majors that showed dedication to excellence in classical music (photo by Josh Adams) Row 1: Amanda Trout, Richelle Reese, Timothy Grimes, Jennifer Floyd, Cassandra Anders, Meredith Manley. Row 2: Kristen Hughes, Tara Eby, Greg Benner, Jenny Pluzrick, Emily Stone, Heather Tomes, Tabi Blain. Row 3: Dr. David Nichols, Kimberly Urish-Runyon, Aubree Smith, Julian Ott, Darlene Tady, Brian Smith, Nicole Zollinger, Andy Levy, Megan Hollingsworth, Matt Shivelbine. Row 1: Amy Woulfe, Joe Turner, Carol Souders, Jennifer Norton, Tina Kuenzel, Claudine Baehr. Row 2: Amanda Southard, Jennifer O'Brien, Beth Shivelbine, Channa Sullivan, Bich Pham, Erin McAlvany, Kim Harris. Row 3: Laura Boyer, Greg Marshall, Mark Benmuvhar, Matthew Spomer, Michael Branson, Zach Rieder. 226 Organizations (Page 227) Under the direction of David Nichols, the Truman State University Symphony Orchestra concentrates on producing a peaceful musical tone during its December concert. The orchestra played throughout the year in concerts, for special campus events and in competitions. The orchestra worked on two major pieces, Haydn-Mass and Stravinsky-Mass, during the spring semester (photo by Josh Adams) Junior Kelly Lovan performs a Color Guard routine with ribbons rather than flags during half time to "Some-body to Watch Over Me" by Gerschwin. (photo by Hemal Patel) Freshman Courtney Hall, sophomore Melanie Trauernicht and junior Julie Kitzmiller perform during halftime for the Family Day football game to the song "Summer it Ain't." (photo by Hemal Patel) ...TO EXPRESS YOURSELF through music. Truman State University Symphony Orchestra The Truman State University Symphony Orchestra was conducted by David Nichols, professor of music. Nichols said the orchestra always had been one of the major ensembles on campus. Students had to audition for the one-credit class. Sixty-five students were selected, of which more than 60 percent were non-music majors. The orchestra had several regular orchestral concerts each semester. On Dec. 4, the orchestra performed as part of a tribute to the Student Union Building to celebrate its 30th anniversary. In February, the orchestra performed in the operetta Die Fledermaus. The orchestra participated in a concerto concert competition in March. In April, the symphony orchestra performed two major choral pieces, Haydn-Mass and Stravinsky-Mass, with the University Chorus. Color Guard The Color Guard, which worked with the Gamblers Marching Band, was comprised of 22 women. There were no auditions to be a part of the squad, but previous marching band and/or color guard experience was necessary to be allowed on the squad. Fifteen of the members were freshmen which made it a season of rebuilding. Practices were held every day, and members could choose which practices they wanted to attend. On days that there were football games, the squad met at Stokes Stadium at 9 a.m. for practices. The squad was tested before each performance to ensure that the routines were ready for games. The squad also had three flag droppers that made sure that all of the flags were where they needed to be before each performance. The Color Guard also had a great deal of fun. It traveled to St. Louis to the Trans-World Dome to perform in a competiton. During home games the group wore orange hunting hats in the stands to identify themselves as the Color Guard. Musical 227 (Page 228) Freshman Jon Crosby waits for the appropriate time to enter the musical score with the kettle drums. In addition to daily rehearsals, the members of Wind Symphony were expected to practice on their own as well as in sectionals. Wind Symphony could also be taken for one hour of credit. Music is more than something heard on the radio to these dedicated musicians. The members of the Truman State University Wind Symphony took their diverse repertoire of music seriously and worked to obtain a well-blended group, not just individual musicians. Their hard work was displayed not only in University concerts but also on tour. During the year, Wind Symphony traveled to St. Louis and Iowa. Row 1: Paula Stoff-historian, Summer Johnson-secretary, John Spomer-president, Regina Brown- choral assistant, Melissa DeLeal-vice president, Damara Crist-treasurer, Rachel Heidbreder. Row 2: Michael Porter, Roanne Lane, Kristi Russell, Kara Davis, Peggy Zahner, Amy Bauer, Bridget Munsterman, Shelly Jones, Jon Whitley. Row 3: Becky McCreight, Lucas Redburn, Lauren Lieberg, Matthew Alber, Mark Row 1and, David Seabaugh, Aaron Schiltz, Dominic Armstrong. Row 1: Karen Keagy, Marilyn Rippy, Natalie Levine, Tricia Audrain, Leslea Ready, Morgan Nevans, Holly Lynn Barr. Row 2: Stacey George, Kimberlee Mastrangelo, Debbie Stange, Daphne Saylor, Lindsey Hewitt, Christa Musick, Dmitri Mosier, Wendy Hehn. Row 3: David Baden, Eric Dunivant, Kyle Fieleke, Tim Cox, Jonathan Brader, John Hubert, Aaron McPherson. 228 Organizations (Page 229) Senior Paula Stoff concentrates on singing the right notes and blending with her fellow altos during the Cantoria winter concert. Cantoria worked throughout the year on songs from various genres, time periods and composers. ...YOUR OWN STYLE through music. Cantoria Cantoria was a 60-member choir, formerly called NEMO Singers, consisting mainly of music majors. Students had to audition each year to be selected for the choir, directed by Paul Crabb, associate professor of music. In addition to several performances on campus, the group performed about five times a year in the Kirksville community. Cantoria members held an allday pancake breakfast in December to raise funds for the groups expenses, such as buying music and cleaning its costumes. It helped out with Honor Choir Day for high school students and held an all-day workshop in January. In February, Cantoria members took its annual tour to St. Louis to participate in the state music convention. Several members of Cantoria went on tour to Bulgaria during the summer of 1997 where they combined fun with music. Wind Symphony The Truman State University Wind Symphony consisted of about 50 members. The symphony was conducted by Dan Peterson, director of bands, and assisted by graduate student Joe Turner. Students had to audition to be a member of the one-credit class that met five days a week. Students of any major could be a part of the Wind Symphony. The Wind Symphony gave several concerts each semester in Baldwin Auditorium. In the fall, the group performed with Phil Smith, the principle trumpet player with the New York Philharmonic. The Wind Symphony took a three-day tour each semester. They traveled to several towns in Iowa in the fall and to St. Louis during the spring semester. The tours included performing at high schools to recruit students and giving concerts in the evenings. Singing at its Winter Concert held at First Christian Church, Cantoria watches for direction from Paul Crabb, associate professor of music. The concert was the culmination of Cantoria's work for the fall semester, (photos by Hemal Patel) Musical 229 (Page 230) ... TO BECOME ACTIVE through a Greek organization. Interfraternity Council The Interfraternity Council consisted of 40 men, two from each fraternity, who tried to make Truman's Greek community safe and respectable. IFC passed rules concerning sexual harrassment, risk management, hazing and alcohol. It also had the final say in allowing additional fraternities to join. IFC sponsored scholarships to reward members of the Greek community with outstanding grades. Among other responsibilities, IFC ran formal rush, Greek Sweep and Greek Week. National Pan-Hellenic Council National Pan-Hellenic Council was the Greek governing board for the 10 minority sororities and fraternities on campus. Membership on the council usually consisted of one person from each minority Greek organization. National Pan-Hellenic participated in the Homecoming Step Show and Greek Week opening ceremonies. The group donated a Thanksgiving dinner to a needy Kirksville family. It also held a competitive food drive in the spring for Victim Support Services. Order of Omega Order of Omega was a Greek honorary society. Members were required to maintain a 3.00 grade point average and be nominated by their Greek organization. The group's purpose was to honor members of Greek organizations and to stress academics and activities. The 57 members presented a Golden Apple award to a professor from each academic division. Panhellenic Council The Panhellenic Council was made up of 14 women, two members from each sorority, who oversaw the affairs and regulations of the sorority community. The Panhellenic Council was responsible for organizing a respectable rush. The council also sponsored Greek Sweep and Operation Pump Can. In February, the Panhellenic Council won an award for outstanding membership recruitment from the Mid-America Greek Council Association. Rushees pay their way into the Spring Rush assembly. The men interested in rushing a fraternity in the spring gathered in Kirk Gym to hear representatives from ail fraternities on campus. The Interfraternity Council made rules for fraternities about alcohol, hazing, risk management and sexual harrassment. The IFC also sponsored Greek Sweep, Greek Week and conducted a dignified rush (photo by Charlie Hinderliter) Senior Andrew Little of Phi Lambda Chi social fraternity tells rushees about the benefits of being Greek on campus at an informational rush meeting. Rushees listened to representatives from each fraternity (photo by Charlie Hinderliter) Members of the Panhellenic Council display their award for membership recruitment from the Mid-America Greek Council Association convention (photo submitted) 230 Organizations (Page 231) Row 1: Dan Fritz-risk management chair, Ian Smith-treasurer, Josh Piant-secretary, Garrick Hamilton-president, Riley Phipps-first vice president, Bryan Westhoff-second vice president, Ryan Van De Car-assistant Greek adviser. Row 2: Jamie Linck, Dax Marquez, Mark Russell, Kevin Oligschlaeger, Brian Sucharski, Jimmy Ruiz, Christopher Martel. Row 3: Kevin S. Dooley, Andrew M. Roth, Geoffrey Mueller, Eric Richards, Kevin M. Hall, Troy Rahmig, Danny Dolan, Jon Caves, Pete Moore. Row 4: Thomas Murphy, Ed Fischer, Bill Bart, Jim Fraraccio, Chris O'Neal, Andrew Little, Joe Caffney, Steven Wood-public relations chair, Michael Witt-social programming chair. Row 1: Fabian Breland-president, Nikita Dixon-secretary, Kia Hartfield-vice president. Row 2: James Barnes Jr., Alana Butler-sergeant-at-arms, Janette Dumas, Taneesha Dobyne-treasurer. Row 1: Patrick Cross, Kim Oelschlaeger, Megan Edwards-external vice president, Mary McBride- president, Tammy Fiscella-vice president of internal affairs, Courtney Folino-secretary, Michele Breault-adviser. Row 2: Lindsay Hess, Jake Cowan, Karin Stoltenberg, Scott Meis, Thomas Schmidt, Alison Kniker, Jill Gaffney, Lisa Roberts, Aaron Huckstep. Row 1: Amy McBride-vice president of scholarship, Francie Poehling-treasurer, Sarah Lohse- secretary, Alison Kniker-president, Melanie Yuracko-vice president of external rush, Amanda Crenshaw-Rho Chi coordinator, Lara Blake-assistant Greek coordinator. Row 2: Becky McKay- new member education, Sheri Broders-social service chair, Janae Lemley-risk management chair, Melissa Cahill-assistant management chair, Erika Waldschmidt-housing chair. The Panhellenic Council takes a group picture at the Rock n' Roll McDonald's in Chicago. While there, the council attended a Greek leadership conference. At the conference, members learned how to make improvements in the Greek community, (photo submitted) Greek 231 (Page 232) ...YOUR PLACE through a Greek organization. Alpha Gamma Delta Alpha Gamma Delta social sorority had an eventful year. It celebrated its five-year birthday and International Reunion Day April 19. The chapter took third place overall in Homecoming and received the Jewel Award from its international chapter for raising over $2,000 a year through philanthropic projects. It was one of the youngest chapters to accomplish this. The AGD's national philanthropy was the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation which helped groups and individuals in need, such as Juvenile Diabetes. Alpha Gamma Rho Alpha Gamma Rho social fraternity served as the agricultural fraternity. It was open to men of any major. The 12 members of the Ag Rhos sponsored their Founder's Day on March 21 with a semi-formal dance. It held alumni events during Homecoming. The group co-sponsored Agriculture Week in March with Sigma Alpha. The week's events included a hayride and guest speakers on agricultural topics. The Ag Rhos also participated in the Adopt-A- Highway program. Alpha Kappa Alpha The four members of Alpha Kappa Alpha were kept busy doing community service. The service done by AKA centered around six thrusts. The first thrust involved a membership with the Red Cross. The second was interacting with the government. The math and literacy thrust was fulfilled by helping at the Child Development Center and by providing tutoring. The acknowledgment of outstanding African-Americans on campus completed the thrust of the black family. The thrust for senior citizens was completed through an adopt-a-senior citizen program. AKA joined together with Hy-Vee in a fight against diabetes to fulfill the last thrusts. Sophomore Lizzie Schuerman helps set up for the first round of open rush parties for Alpha Gamma Delta social sorority. Rush was not complete without a little preparation work before the fun could begin, (photo submitted) Row 1: Jill Hatridge, Jen Schulze, Jana Poos, Jennifer Horton, Carrie Parnell, Leslea Ready, Andrea Hein. Row 2: Kelin Sanders, Jen Wright, Harmony Cranford, Jill Franklin, Alyssa Troemel, Erika Waldschmidt, Linda Kues, Danelle Hovacek, Lori Bell. Row 3: Christy Lammert, Shannon Lantz, Darlene Tady, Amy Tramel, Julie Schulte, Amanda Guelker, Melissa Pautler, Amy Ringwald. Row 4: Chrissy Slape, Rachel Ferrick, Katie Meadows, Laura O'Brien, Tamara Craig, Rachel Schaefer. Row 1: Kelly Anthony-ritual coordinator, Jamie Schmersahl-activities coordinator, Victoria Caltagirone-vice president of member development, Karin Stoltenberg-president, Sandy Upchurch-vice president scholarship, Sara Harshaw-vice president finance, Jennifer Vandivort- sisterhood coordinator. Row 2: Nicki Niehoff, Kelly Ney, Tori Sutherland-philanthropy coordinator, Suzy Schade, Laura Zyk, Jennifer Sachs, Rachel Hack-intramurals coordinator, Casey Groff, Tracy Lynch. Row 3: Lara Blake-property coordinator, Marken Gannon, Jennifer Kopp, Kristi Bredbenner, Cindy Martin, Jennifer Crow, Janine Hall, Beth McCracken, Carolyn Petzel, Jill Hagar. Row 4: Krissy Vogel, Carol Parsons, Kristi Hickam, Cheryl Rushing, Sally Walz, Mary Johnston, Katie Booth, Kelly Lovan, Joy Morrissey, Lindsay Smith. 232 Organizations (Page 233) The women of Alpha Kappa Alpha social sorority step to the beat of the music during the Homecoming step show. In addition to social events, the women worked to cultivate high scholastic and ethical standards, promote friendship and unity and provide role models and positive influences for African-American students. The sorority required its members to have a 3.25 GPA and be at least a second-semeter freshman, (photo by Hemal Patel) The men of Alpha Gamma Rho social fraternity spend time hanging out on the front porch of their house in early spring, (photo submitted) Alpha Gamma Delta president Karin Stoltenberg speaks to her sisters during initiation, the Feast of Roses, (photo submitted) Row 1: Mike Phillips VNR operations, Tim Roeder-VNR planning, Andy Mueller-VNR recruitment, Roger Oien, Michael Thomas-VNR membership, Jeff Stewart-VNR scholarship, Mark Russell-VNR activities. Row 2: Chester Rickey-VNR finance, Jake Schwarz, Ethan Owens, Geoff Mueller, Andy Fleisher. Row 1: Linisha Mills-vice president, Kayshaun Johnson-secretary, Kia Hartfield-treasurer, Taneesha Dobyne-president. Greek 233 (Page 234) Members of Alpha Phi social sorority wait in anticipation at the bottom of Red Barn Park to meet their new sisters during Yell-In. Yell-in, held on the Friday during fall rush week, was where rushees let the sororities know if they accepted their bids (photo by Tina Patel) Alpha Kappa Lambda Row 1: Giuseppe Giardina, J.R. Christensen-secretary, Brandon Hamm-vice president, Matt Nagel-president, Dan Kean, Patrick Morgan, Brian Fruland. Row 2: Jim Nacke, Matthew Good, Riley Phipps, Jonathan Sparks, Bryan Schwent, Brian Tremont, Roger Obrist, Adam Segel-Moss, Chris Cason, Pat Kunc. Row 3: Kurt Hoevel, Michael Miller, Mike Lee, Jess Dance, Brent Nelson, Todd Wilmes, Eric Davisson, Matt Nieberding, Ben McCoy, Dominic Pisoni. Row 4: Michael Patton, Timothy J. Horan, Shawn Hewitt, Christopher Nagelvoort, Michael Wells, Michael Berns- sergeant at arms, Ray Finney, Dave Boennighausen, Mike Keane/Ryan Riggle, Jeff Locker, Jason Struttmann. Row 1 Janine Parks, Rachel O'Hara-vice president, Dana Ahrens, Heather Smith-president, Heather Kuhn, Amy LeBrell-vice president of marketing, Sarah Wyzlic. Row 2: Meaghan Bollenberg, Mary Milwerger, Stacy Weilbacher, Melissa Mitschele, Kelly Field, Beth Schroeder, Janae Lemley. Row 3: Sarah Klein, Diana Roshek, Amy Hermann, Katie Cunningham, Kim Shelley, Shannon Lake, Andrea Clark. Row 4: Meaghan Hoey, Vanessa Smith, Katie Astrack, Michelle Landers. Alpha Phi Row 1: Wendy Haigler, Cindy Schwalm, Amanda Bruns, Melanie Yuracko, Tricia Kyler, Juliana Eckerle-formal rush chair, Amanda Bommarito-director of finance. Row 2: Lynn Madden, Monica Schultz, Anne VanRhein-philanthropy chair, Kelly Donovan, Paula Adkins, Hailey Hulse, Vickie Molitor, Melida Sanderson, Tracey Lantz. Row 3: Elizabeth Kean, Nicole Harmon, Erin Venable, Jessica Krol, Amy Abbott, Angie Wilson, Janna Bergquist, Laura Guandolo, Trisha Lewis. 234 Organizations (Page 235) Junior Kevin Marting, sponsored by Alpha Kappa Lambda social fraternity, shows off his talent as a fisherman for the Delta Zeta "Big Man on Campus" competition held Feb. 12 in Kirk Gym. AKA participated in many events throughout the year that helped raise money for charities and philanthropies. One such event was "These Hands Don't Hurt," a national campaign against domestic violence (photo by Cheri Heiser) Senior Rachel O'Hara and sophomore Stacy Weilbacher celebrate the end of rush on bid day with Alpha Phi at a Pizza Hut pizza party (photo submitted) Juniors Michael Berns and Carrie Riefstahl of Alpha Kappa Lambda and Sigma Sigma Sigma teeter-totter for Jeffery Damerall, an AKL with spinal meningitis. The event took place for a week in October (photo by Josh Adams) ...AN EXTENDED FAMILY through a Greek organization. Alpha Phi The women of Alpha Phi social sorority tried to concentrate their efforts on service in both the campus and the community. Its mission was to promote the ideals of womanhood and service through a social organization. Alpha Phi was a relatively young Greek organization. It was founded on campus on April 1, 1990. The group's biggest philanthropy was the Alpha Phi Foundation, an international organization that promoted cardiac care and research, specifically among women. Members of Alpha Phi sponsored the Just Kick It soccer tournament in April for all campus organizations and the money raised went to the Alpha Phi Foundation. All members of Alpha Phi were certified in CPR. The group donated its time to Victim Support Services, American Heart Association and Adopt-A-Street. In addition to service, Alpha Phi held a formal and a date party each semester for the members to get together socially. Alpha Phi won the Panhellenic Council Award for outstanding social service. Alpha Kappa Lambda The Xi chapter of Alpha Kappa Lambda social fraternity had 100 members. The AKLs had been on campus since 1953. The fraternity's motto was "alethia kai logos" which meant "the truth and the word." The fraternity originated from a club called "Los Amigos." The AKLs supported the philanthropy "These Hands Don't Hurt," a national campaign against domestic violence. The fraternity also did teeter-tottering in front of McClain Hall with Sigma Sigma Sigma to raise money for its brother, Jeffrey Damerall, who was diagnosed in the fall of 1997 with spinal meningitis. Each year the fraternity sponsored the event to help raise money for those with debilitating diseases. The fraternity also participated in Homecoming, Greek Week and intramurals. Greek 235 (Page 236) The men of Beta Theta Pi social fraternity and the women of Alpha Sigma Alpha social sorority participate in Homecoming lip sync as they are "Going to the Chapel" The Alphas and the Betas won first place in the homecoming skit competition (photo by Josh Adams) Row 1: Peter Lyskowski-pledge educator, Kevin Hollinger-risk manager, Jake Cowan-vice president, Patrick Cross-president, Nathaniel Peters-secretary, Greg Bell-treasurer, Brad Engel- rush chairman. Row 2: Dustin Sollars, Nick Clayton, Alan Bancroft, Ray Hener, Josh Becker, J. Henry Rischar, Brandon Kassebaum, Thomas Peck, Casey Whalley. Row 3: Dave Ronek, Christopher Heck, Dan Waterkotte, Jason Eldridge, Ryan Schmidt, Jarrett Marshall, Andy Twellman, Marc Pelini, Mike Heckman. Row 4: Ryan Rossiter, Brad Bekebrede, Richard Sykora, Michael Wait, Stephen Bernstein, Benjamin Jankowski, Jason Hubbard, Downey Fitzgerald, Matt Birkel, Eric Hoberg. Row 1: Barry Wagoner, Clay Biggs, Jacob Sirna, James Hubler, Samuel DeOrnellas, Brian Suchocki, Shane Collins. Row 2: Tony Eberhard, Jon Best, Michael Aschoff, James Rocchio, Jason Parrish, John Wicklein, Brad Ross, Tim Copple, Tim Birkel. Row 3: Alexander Petrovic III, Ryan Mulbery, Dan Thomann, Christopher Smith, Simon Seah, Ross Merritt, Mike Shadle, Dave Gragg, Brian Bauer, Chris Benner. Row 4: Steven Curtis, Brian Umali, Brett Thompson, Graham Royer, Justin Moody, Mickey McBride, Michael Witt, Matthew Driskill, Matthew Fowler. 236 Organizations (Page 237) Sophomore Al Reichard is a rebel on a tricycle during the Homecoming lip sync competition. Beta Theta Pi, teamed with Alpha Sigma Alpha, went on to take second place in the Chairman's Cup for large organizations, (photo by Josh Adams) ...A SECOND FAMILY through a Greek organization. Beta Theta Pi Beta Theta Pi social fraternity consisted of about 100 members. The Betas earned its charter this year, becoming the Zeta Xi chapter. The motto, "Worthy of the highest," described the members of the organization. The group stressed campus involvement for its members, who also had a minimum GPA requirement of 2.5 and a service requirement of 20 hours per year. The Betas' main philanthropy was Children's Bum Awareness. The group worked hard to raise the $3,000 necessary to start the program. One way it raised money, was to sponsor Splat, a paintball tournament. The group also coached at the YMCA, were sober drivers for other organizations and volunteered at a local nursing home. The Betas participated in Homecoming, Lakeside Revue, Greek Week and were active in intramurals. It won several awards, including the Interfraternity Council's award for pledge education and second place in the Chairman's Cup. Beta Pat Cross was the Homecoming King. Delta Chi Delta Chi social fraternity worked throughout the year to develop a strong brotherhood among its 16 members. The men of Delta Chi participated in the annual Run for the Border, an event where the participants collected donations for each mile they ran. The donations received were given to various charities. The fraternity also participated in the Adopt- A-Highway program. The major fund raiser for Delta Chi was the creation of the Freshman Record. The fraternity had published the book for over a decade for incoming freshmen. The book contained pictures and biographies of Truman State University freshmen. Delta Chi was involved on campus through Greek Week and Homecoming. Row 1: Ryan Lowry, Josh Duncan, Dale Rees, Andy Hansen, Steve Liebowitz, Dhyan Suresh, Andrew Kern. Row 2: Kris Schulze, J.J. Klay, Mike Maloney, Nick Pianalto, Kevin Gamber, B.T. Bachmann, Terry Weber, Lucas Carpenter. Row 1: Miguel Gutierrez, Bryan Beckman-alumni secretary, James Lenox-treasurer, John Gaines- president, Kevin Oligschlaeger-vice president, Travis Prewett-sergeant-at-arms, Joshua Wenz. Row 2: Zachary Love, Nic Martychenko, Robert Caby, Jacob Orrisen, Kevin Shipp. Row 3: Jim Fraraccio, Joey Schmitz, Leo Hayes, Pefe Noel. Greek 237 (Page 238) ...YOUR SISTERS through a greek organization. Alpha Sigma Alpha Alpha Sigma Alpha social sorority was founded as the first sorority at Truman in 1901. The 105 members of the Alpha Beta chapter had an award-winning year. The Alphas were the first all- female organization in several years to win the Chairman's Cup for Homecoming. The group also won an award for the most philanthropic hours in its province. The chapter was considered a four-star chapter and had the highest GPA on campus. Alpha Sigma Alpha hosted State Day in February. Chapters of the sorority came from all over the state to meet their sisters. Members completed a great deal of service work during the year. One of the sorority's philanthropies was Puppy Love for Tally. Alphas walked dogs from the Humane Society in memory of a sister that died. The organization also participated in Special Olympics and Adopt- A-School. Sisters held a pasta dinner and raised $480 for the Northeast Association of Citizens with Disabilities. Delta Zeta Delta Zeta social sorority maintained high academic standards for its 115 members. Because of these standards, the sorority won the President's Cup for the 14th semester in a row. The President's Cup was awarded to the sorority with the highest overall GPA. Delta Zeta provided an atmosphere to strengthen friendships and provide service to the community. It promoted service through its national philanthropy, Gaulladet University, which was the only university in the United States for the speaking- impaired. Delta Zeta also gave to the United Way and the American Heart Association. Because of its academic and service achievements, the chapter was recognized as the Outstanding Delta Zeta chapter in the region. It also participated in Homecoming and sponsored the Homecoming Queen, senior Mary McBride. Delta Zeta was also a member of the winning Greek Week team with Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Tau Gamma and Alpha Phi. Sophomore Heather Droste of Delta Zeta struggles to keep her balance during the Twister Tournament for Homecoming. Things got a little crowded on the mat as participants fought to occupy the correct colored circles. The activity proved to be a popular event. The Delta Zetas paired up with the men of Sigma Phi Epsilon social fraternity during Homecoming Week (photo by Tina Patel) Junior Chris Heck, senior Courtney Folino, sophomore Cara Fitzgerald and junior Nikki Wade show off their lip sync talents during Homecoming. The Alphas worked together with Beta Theta Pi social fraternity (photo by Josh Adams) Freshman Molly McCabe and sophomore Rachele Judd dance an Irish jig during the Delta Zeta Homecoming skit competition (photo by Josh Adams) 238 Organizations (Page 239) Row:l Katie Kuster, Maureen Cannon-chaplain, Becky Schnarre-rush chair, Michelle Kniepman- president, Andie Trotter-membership director, Courtney Folino-secretary, Julie Alexander. Row 2: Angela Zorbas, Megan Sullivan, Julie Hoffman, Christy Schmitt, Shannon Kerr, Allison Early, Wendi Kishi. Row 3: Tiffany Thrasher, Jennifer Kump, Nikki Wildman, Susan Behrens, Lisa Garfield, Michelle McPherson, Jen Butler. Row 4: Katie Weyforth, Sara J. Sullivan, Michelle Pavlak, Annie Porzuczek, Laura Crandall, Anneliese Millburg, Stephanie Schlegel. Row 1: Mary McBride-panhellenic delegate, Sarah Bachmann-treasurer, Lindsay Hess-vice president of new member education, Sara Van Scoyoc-president, Lisa Odorizzi-vice president of membership, Melissa Goldie-academics, Sarah Lutter-secretary. Row 2: Valerie Hopkins, Julie Meacham, Emily Corbett, Maria Godefroid, Katy Walrath, Bridgette Collins, Erin Taylor, Elizabeth Amann, Kelly Moore. Row 3: Jennifer Wolff, Mary Ann McKenzie, Jacki Becker, Audra silvertson, Natalie Terry, Julianne Hall, Sarah Ingraham, Heather Droste, Jordan Block. Row 4: Kelley McGuire, Carol Scioneaux, Kendra Lukefahr, Kelley Matyska, Amber Harris, Sandy Witte. Row 1: Lisa Nolen, Jeane Tompkins-assistant membership, Monica Houghtlin-scholarship, Kim Oelschlaeger-vice president, Francie Poehling -panhellenic delegate, Sharon Handley-editor, Chrissy Sooklall. Row 2: Danielle Spears, Sara Bessinger, Katie O'Brien, Molly Kandlbinder, Laury Ross, Mihi Beal, Emily Fridlington, Tracy Markeson, Julie Fridlington. Row 3: Julie Meitz, Tammy Fiscella, Michelle Rackers, Sara Early, Tierney Hofeditz, Trisha Callicott, Melanie Donato, Katie Elbert, Kara Bush. Row 1: Claire Kemna, Christy Jensen, Megan Hildebrand, Jessica Henry, Jennifer Benigno, Jennifer Bosshardt, Jennifer Mazi. Row 2: Lisa Roberts, Susan Bertelsmeyer, Michelle Drowns, Jennifer Cribb, Kristen Moder, Jessica Callow, Katie Scioneaux, Nicole Wisbrock, Tracy Reynolds. Row 3: Amy Struckhoff, Molly Braswell, Nicole Bruemer, Lauren Taylor, Lani Harimoto, Beth Doling, Janese Heavin. Freshman Tracy Mardeson and sophomore Milli Beale find it difficult to keep their balance during all the excitement of Yell-In. Yell-In was when the new members of the sorority rushed down the hill to meet their new sisters (photo by Josh Adams) Greek 239 (Page 240) The men of Lambda Chi Alpha social fraternity kick up their heels and show off their legs during the Homecoming lip sync competition. The fraternity members dared to be different by wearing laderhosen and standing in a chorus kick line (photo by Josh Adams) Row 1: Steven Wood-IFC representative, Danny Dolan-IFC representative, Ben Powell-fund- raising chair, Vasean Nixon-public relations, Dr. Fred Shaffer-adviser, Michael Jackson, Dan Eckert. Row 2: Kyle Hugo, Chad Harris, Storm Huse, Dave Pagano, Josh Sherman, John Sept, Chris Schulte, Thaddeus Woosley, Dan Rueth. Row 3: Brad Wilson, John McMenamy, Ben Greer. Row 1: Ken Compton-president, Demetrius Davis-vice president. Row 2: Eddie Pierce-treasurer, Christopher Hayes-secretary. Row 1: Reynard Stephens-vice president, Fabian Breland-treasurer, James Ross-keeper of records and seals. Row 2: David Green, Nelson Evans-president, Theo Lacey. Row 1: Mark Wissel, Matthew Welge-ritualist, Andy Gensler-internal vice president, Matthew Braun-president, Kyle Fieleke-treasurer, Bryan Daniels-rush chairman, Joshua Little-social chairman. Row 2: John Steuterman, James Ford, Joshua Madden, Andrew Mullen, Ryan McDowell, Justin Iske, Chris Hurst. Row 3: Nathan Arunski, Chris Greufe, Ryan Brueckmann, Paul Pagano, Gene Doerr, John Newton, John Edwards. Row 4: Conor Pitkin, Tom Bloomfield, Matthew Seydel, Brandon Stewart, Andy Loehr, Scott Haarmann. 240 Organizations (Page 241) Junior Mike Jackson rolls the big die for the Lambda Chi Alpha team for the Trival Pursuit competition during Homecoming. The fraternity was very involved in Homecoming and took first place with Sigma Kappa in the lip sync competition. The Lambda Chis also spent a great deal of time promoting their national philanthropy, the March of Dimes, (photo by Diogo Vaz) Senior Fabian Breland meets with the Rev. Jesse Jackson during a trip to Chicago for Operation P.U.S.H. Omega Psi Phi supported several organizations that promoted the strength of African- Americans. In January the fraternity sold crossword puzzles and donated the proceeds to the Chicago Urban League, (photo submitted) ...TO BE DIFFERENT through a Greek organization. Lambda Chi Alpha The Zeta Phi Psi chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha social fraternity worked hard to emphasize service and brotherhood. The 103 members prided themselves on being gentlemen on campus. It gave a great deal to the March of Dimes, its national philanthropy. The big event to benefit the March of Dimes was Jail-n-Bail, where fraternity members were put in mock jail cells in the Truman Bookstore and Wal-Mart. They then had to make phone calls to friends and family to raise donations to get out. Other philanthropies included the American Heart Association and Victim Support Services. Lambda Chi participated in Homecoming, where it placed first in the lip sync competition with Sigma Kappa social sorority. It sponsored the Greek Week King, junior Danny Dolan. Omega Psi Phi The Iota Theta chapter of Omega Psi Phi strove for excellence and endeavored to persevere. The purpose of Omega Psi was to uplift the African-American race on campus and to educate others on those issues. It held the four values of manhood, scholarship, perserverance and uplift as the keys to the fraternity. Service was the key to the groups existence. In February it sponsored a party with Phi Beta Sigma social fraternity, with a portion of the proceeds going to charity. In April, it sponsored a forum titled "Blacks in Higher Education." Phi Beta Sigma The six men of Phi Beta Sigma social fraternity lived by the motto, "Culture for service and service for humanity." It looked to take members who were strong in character, talent, service and leadership. Nationally, the fraternity supported the United Negro College Fund, March of Dimes, Urban League, NAACP and Project SADD. Locally, Phi Beta supported the Humane Society, the Western Relief Fund and the Burned Churches Campaign. The men of Phi Beta co-hosted the Blue and White Ball with its sister sorority, Zeta Phi Beta. Greek 241 (Page 242) ...YOUR LETTERS through a Greek organization. Phi Kappa Tau Phi Kappa Tau social fraternity was a group of over 50 members in its 11th year on campus. The Greek organization looked for a balance of brotherhood, athletics and academics in its members. There was a minimum 2.4 GPA requirement. The Phi Taus raised money for Paul Newman's Hole in the Wall Gang, a camp for underprivileged children. The camps were scattered throughout the United States. It sponsored the Cook-Out for Kids in April to raise money for the national philanthropy. The group also helped with highway clean-ups and participated in Homecoming and Greek Week. Phi Kappa Theta Phi Kappa Theta social fraternity had 108 members. It worked hard to have well-rounded members who were academically strong, were willing to serve the school and local communities and recognized the strength of the brotherhood. The Phi Kap's biggest philanthropy was the Northeast Missouri Action Committee. It helped raise money through a bowl-a-thon. The Phi Kaps also held food drives for NMAC and went to the Armory once a month to help with the regional distribution of the food. The Phi Kaps also gave to the United Way and the American Heart Association. The Phi Kaps helped with the Special Olympics and participated in the Adopt- A-Street program. During Christmas, the members rang bells outside of Wal-Mart for the Salvation Army. It also participated in Homecoming, Greek Week and Lakeside Revue. The Phi Kaps celebrated its 30th anniversary on campus April 30. It received the President's Award from the national chapter for its Associate Program and number of actives. Members of Phi Kappa Theta and Phi Kappa Tau social fraternities and Sigma Kappa social sorority participate in some "Risky Business" during Greek Week's lip sync competition (photo by Tina Patel) Row 1: Kevin Stucker-membership, James LeMay-sergeant-at-arms, Matthias Phillips-treasurer, Ralph Cupelli-chapter adviser, Ed Fischer-president, Kevin Foster-vice president, James Curran- risk management. Row 2: Aaron Roewe, Cliff Frasher, Matthew Moore, Graham Giblin, Travis Beller, Eric Stover, Pete Guntli, Marcus Wallace, Dax Marquez-IFC representative, Kip Robertson. Row 3: Tim Gau, Chris Brown-brotherhood, Chris Foulk, Brian Nikkei, Matthew Muren, Peter North, John Holmes, Kyle Eagan, Tim Hudson, Kevin McCaffrey, Scott Symank. Row 4: John Fahrenkrog-house manager, Dan Mailath, Augustin Simmons, Scott Harkey, Christopher Medwue, Thomas Sullivan Magnum-rush co-ordinator, Mike Peterson, Andy Guethle, Brian Eichholz, Travis Mites. Row 1: Philip Orlando-sergeant-at-arms, Justin Hastings-second vice president, Luke Claeys-first vice president, Scott Paccagnini-president, Chad Giesmann-secretary/second vice president, Derek Burr-treasurer, Matt Rizzo-associate member educator. Row 2: Darin Henderson, Michael Bornfleth, Daniel Ahring, David Meyer, Thomas Schmidt, William Siems II, Tony Vandemore, Brad Huntington, Bryan Tate. Row 3: Jason Imig, Justus Bacott, Marty Stohldrier, Jeff Melching, Drew Ham, Justin Salazar, Andrew Martin, Eric Thorstenson, Ryan Weisheyer. Row 4: Scott Swindler, Brett Swip, David Westmeyer, Lee Foss, Tim Jones, Tom McCarthy, Mike Grellner, Evan Adair, Ed Lynch. 242 Organizations (Page 243) Freshman Lee Foss represents the Phi Kappa Theta social fraternity team as he makes his way through the water pit of the obstacle course during the tug of war games. The Phi Kaps also participated on campus through Homecoming and Greek Week. The 108 members of the fraternity donated time to philanthropies such as Northeast Missouri Action Committee, Special Olympics and Adopt-A-Highway. The Phi Kaps also rang bells outside Wal-Mart during Christmas to raise money for the Salvation Army. One goal of the group was to maintain a balance between academics and service. The Phi Kaps, who recognized the strength of brotherhood, celebrated their 30th anniversary on campus April 30. (photo by Charlie Hinderliter) Row 1: Matthew Bebe, Ben Hanewinkel, Jamie Linck, Dominic Orlando, Jason Fritz, Tyson Meyer, Michael Wood. Row 2: Marc Chenot, Jared Rohr, Kenneth Lewis III, Jeffrey Buergler, Christopher Huffman, Matthew Doyle, Timothy Kraft, Dennis Seneczyn, Billy Devita. Row 3: Christopher Moran, Jeremy Huffman, Dustin Spencer-housing chair, Matthew Eilerman-music chair, Brad Pennington, Josh Pa, Bobby Armstrong, Ehren Hart-pledge class president. Row 4: Tim Niedringhaus, Kevin Dooley, Doug Depp, Matt Strickler, Dennis Steiner, Timothy Jones- designated driver chair, Josh Bacott-music chair, Keith Bozler. Row 1: Ross Martin, Andrew Stough, Paul Barker, Ryan Brown, Anthony Russo, T. W. Doherty, Joel McDonald. Row 2: Ryan Brown, Charles Murray, Travis Cottrell, Scott Mues, Jeremy Farishon, Rex Ramirez, Scott Hess. Greek 243 (Page 244) Members of Sigma Kappa, Phi Kappa Tau, and Phi Kappa Theta compete in the lip sync competition for Greek Week (photo by Tina Patel) The men of Phi Lambda Chi social fraternity battle it out on a muddy field during tug of war in the fall, (photo by Charlie Hinderliter) Freshman Andy David and sophomore Sam Africano struggle to maintain their ground on the Phi Lambda Chi social fraternity's side of the rope. Tug of war was just one way the Phi Lambs were involved on campus and with the Greek system. Members also participated in Homecoming and prided themselves on taking first place for their float. The fraternity also participated in Greek Week and supported several philanthropies (photo by Charlie Hinderliter) Row 1: Aaron Schumann, Chris Lantz-adviser, Nick Evans-secretary, Matthew Graves-president, John Slama-vice president, David Ahrens-sentinel, Chris Thomas. Row 2: Brian Wakefield, John Palmer, Andy David, Andrew Little, Philip Sampiller, Robert Bowen, Sean DeVore, Grant Johnson, Corey Keller. Row 3: Zachary Clifford, Eric Eckert, Pat Madden-public relations, Mark Nolker, Sam Africano, Curtis Bingham-education director, Patrick Adams-social chair, John Seaborn, Jow Gaffney. Row 1: Becky Owens, Sarah Lohse, Amanda Stienecker-vice president of pledge education, Leslie Graff-president, Susie Burgess-executive vice president, Laura Shady-corresponding secretary, Shannon Bruns. Row 2: Meredith Allee, Catherine Sanders, Carla Klahs, Sara Rosenkoetter, Elizabeth Mazur, Julie Neal, Kim Cain, Catherine Stanley, Jamie Neal. Row 3: Becca Svuba, Elizabeth Mals, Sarah Mason, Meredith Martin, Christa Cummins, Michelle Blocker, Marya Lucas, Olivia Ramsay, Hope Wallis. Row 4: Nicole Baker, Julie Nenninger, Jessica Cinco, Jennie Schmitz, Amy Westrich, Sara Roslansky, Laura Ronsick, Laura Meade, Becky Russell. 244 Organizations (Page 245) Sigma Kappa social sorority and Phi Kappa Theta and Phi Kappa Tau social fraternities perform their closing number in Kirk Gym for the Greek Week lip sync competition. Sigma Kappa focused on sisterhood and service (photo by Hemal Patel) ...UNFORGETTABLE TIMES through a Greek organization. Phi Lambda Chi The Lambda chapter of Phi Lambda Chi social fraternity had 30 members. Members were required to keep a minimum GPA of 2.0 to retain membership in the group. The Phi Lambs had two major philanthropies. In the fall, it volunteered its time at the Children's Fair, sponsored by Planned Parenthood. At the fair, members dressed as McGruff the Crime Dog and Smokey Bear and talked with the children. Members also helped with food and drinks at the fair. In the spring, it sponsored Camp On the Mall with Sigma Kappa social sorority for Victim Support Services. The Phi Lambs' proud accomplishment of the year was winning first place in the float competition during Homecoming Week. The members also helped support their adviser, Bill Murray, in his campaign for city council. It won several awards at nationals. Sigma Kappa The 104 members of Sigma Kappa social sorority focused on service and sisterhood. The sorority's motto was "One heart, one way." It sponsored Crush, a dance where men were invited anonymously and received a bottle of Crush soda. The Sigma Kappa national philanthropy was associated with gerontology. To support this, the sorority participated in Alzheimer's Week and sponsored a senior citizen's prom for the residents of Twin Pines. Sigma Kappa also supported the Main Sea Coast Mission; its purpose was to gather nonperishable items and toiletries for people who could not get to the mainland during the winter. In April, Sigma Kappa in conjunction with Alpha Gamma Delta social sorority, sponsored Frats at Bat, a softball tournament. Money raised went to each respective sorority's national philanthropy. Row 1: Jill Quigley, Katherine Lenhart, Gia Tummillo-recording secretary, Sara Stienecker-vice president of scholarship, Amanda Crenshaw, Jennifer Watrous-vice president of alumnae relations, Angie Graham. Row 2: Heather Rasmussen, Pamela Dangremond, Tricia Stucky, Julie Westre, Mary Medder, Emily Price, Christy Friederichs, Kerri Cruikshank, Chrystal Paulos. Row 3: Jennifer LaManda, Lynn Schiermeyer, Elizabeth Fullington, Janna Meyer, Stephanie Keller, Michelle Scarry, Jenny Sims, Heather Scrivner, Jessica Saucier. Row 4: Sharon Bader, Susan Henderson, Lara Kirschner, Liz Lamperti, Mandee Mitchell, Jennifer Ergle, Ryane Thomas, Lauren Svoboda, Teresa Griffin. Row 1: Lori Chandler, Devon Palmer, Liz Kolwyck, Keri Anson, Becca Kniffen, Chris Forcelledo, Kerri Phillips. Row 2: Emily Etchason, Carrie Bebermeyer, Tanya Starkovich, Regina Franke, Renee Robinett, Bridgette Goodwin, Michelle Lesley. Row 3: Melinda Braband, Erin Jones, Julie Loftus, Jennifer Eatherton, Emily Salem, Stacey Ludy, Jeni Cook. Row 4: Bridget Fletcher, Niki Pfeffer, Jennifer Burroughs, Natalie Maenza, Cassie Green, Amy Barker. Greek 245 (Page 246) ...YOUR BROTHERS through a Greek organization. Phi Sigma Kappa During the 1997-98 school year, Phi Sigma Kappa celebrated its 70th year as a member of Truman's Greek community. However, the Phi Sigs had been known as Sigma Delta Tau and Phi Sigma Epsilon throughout the 70-year time period. The 40 members of Phi Sigma Kappa continued serving the Kirksville community by contributing to the local elementary schools' Jump Rope for Heart program. The program raised money for the American Heart Association. Also, the Phi Sigs helped out at the Thompson Campus Center's annual Halloween carnival. Members were in charge of contests and games that children played to win toys and candy. This year, the Phi Sigs made internal improvements within the chapter to make certain that it would be around for another 70 years. Pi Kappa Phi Pi Kappa Phi social fraternity had 85 members. It supported its national philanthropy, PUSH America, which was founded in 1977. PUSH focused on helping people with disabilities through fund-raising, awareness programs and volunteerism. The Delta Delta chapter also participated in the Journey of Hope, which was a bike tour across the United States used to raise money for PUSH. During the summer of 1997, senior John Sebben represented the Delta Delta chapter during the Journey of Hope. The 1998 participant was sophomore John Challis. On campus, Pi Kap members participated in a scaffold sit on the mall for a week. During Spring Break several fraternity members went to Alabama to work on a PUSH project. The organization also participated in Greek Week and Homecoming. This past year, the members won the National Foundation Award for best alumni relations of any Pi Kap chapter in the United States. The group also was recognized for the best philanthropy on campus in 1997. In the spring of 1997, the Pi Kaps presented a book and lamp of knowledge statue to the University which was placed in the Sunken Garden. Members of Pi Kappa Phi participate in a "trust fall," an ice-breaking exercise at Camp ASCAA. The brothers met other Pi Kaps from around the United States and volunteered their spring breaks to build handicapped-accessible items at a camp specially designed for those with disabilities. Pi Kaps also participated in the Journey of Hope, a bike tour to benefit PUSH. Phi Sigma Kappa president James Kinney helps a local youth fish for a surprise at a Halloween carnival at the Thompson Campus Center. Kids from around Kirksville came to play games and win prizes and candy. Senior Matt Richards participates in the Phi Sigma Kappa Casino Night Rush event. Members also donated time to the Jump Rope for Heart charity. 246 Organizations (Page 247) Row 1: Mike Lewis-inductor, Steve Weng-treasurer, Matt Houser-vice president, James Kinney- president, Andy House-corresponding secretary, Nathan Brewer-sentinel, Mike Luigs. Row 2: Tim Fortner, Chad Morales, Sean Beste, Matthew Richards, David Piant, Jesse Crews, Mike Mueller. Row 3: Matthew Franklin, Stephen Ira, Jason Monteleone, Steven Hamer, Tim Rupp, Michael Powers, Gary Cunningham. Row 4: Scott Umphenour, Steven Davis, Ken Webb, Brandon Kieper, Matthew Cole, Brian Stremlau. Row 1: Kurtis Suellentrop, Joshua Wombacher, Jared McKinney, Ben Joseph, Robb Richmiller, Justin Pottorff, John Challis. Row 2: Kevin Murray, Brian Graham, Andy Quinn III, David M. Solovitz, Samuel E. Nau, John Hemminghaus, Stephen R. Schneider. Row 3: Scott Richmond, Gavin Brady, Jamie Goodwin, Jason Bruer, Jason Saucier, David Grone, Bryan Dopuch. Row 4: Justin Thomas, Michael Heeley, Kevin O'Grady, Dennis Kettler, Erik Presnell, Jon Rhode. Row 1: John Sebben-historian, Tim O'Brien-recording treasurer, Craig Nielsen-collecting treasurer, Tim Sedovic-archon, Damon Hays-secretary, Matthew Goyer chaplain, Tim Taylor- adviser. Row 2: Mark Mueller-pledge educator, Brian Waters, John Burns, Nathan Miller, Bill Ward, Matthew Campbell, Brent Heckart, Garrick Hamilton, Garth Erikson-vice president. Row 3: Joe Clemmer, Tim Phelan, Mason Klippel, James Souser, Ben Aranda, Scott Simmons, Justin Andrews, David Pennington, Douglas Barth. Row 4: Joseph Morgan, Chris Flieger, Matthew Pulliam, Vinnie Wroughton, Robert Duffy, Charles Northrup, Joseph Bieser. Phi Sigma Kappa Pi Kappa Phi> Members of Pi Kappa Phi build a handicapped-accessible walkway at Camp ASCAA at Lake Martin in Alabama. Members of the Delta Delta chapter participated in the Gear Up Florida cycling event to spread the message of PUSH America (photo submitted) Greeks 247 (Page 248) TO ENRICH YOUR LIFE through a Greek organization. Sigma Chi Delta The women of Sigma Chi Delta local social sorority consisted of 55 members. It had the highest all-sorority pledge grade point average in the fall. Its purpose was to bring together individuals from diverse backgrounds to form a strong sisterhood through social, spiritual and intellectual interaction. The group supported the Northeast Missouri Community Action Agency. It participated in Homecoming and Greek Week activities. Sigma Lambda Beta The Xi Alpha chapter of Sigma Lambda Beta had seven members. Its motto was "Opportunity for wisdom, wisdom for culture." It was the first Latino fraternity in Missouri. Sigma Lambda Beta took members throughout the year. Members were required to keep a 2.5 GPA. The group was very involved in helping others, especially Latino Americans. It helped with Latino Vote USA, Big Brothers / Big Sisters and Hero Street USA, which earned money to retrieve archives for Latino Americans. It helped organize Hispanic Heritage Month and co-sponsored the 20* Annual Kirksville Easter Egg Hunt. Sigma Lambda Gamma The Alpha Alpha chapter of Sigma Lambda Gamma Latino social sorority, the only one in Missouri, celebrated its first official year on campus. The sorority followed the five principles of academics, cultural awareness, community service, morals and ethics and social interaction. The sorority supported Victim Support Services, and its members went to Twin Pines each week to play cards with the residents. The members participated in Hispanic Heritage Month, Black History Month, Homecoming and Greek Week step shows. The chapter had the highest fall GPA of any Sigma Lambda chapter in the country. Sigma Lambda Beta graduate adviser Tim Prott performs in the Step Show during Homecoming. The group participated in many activities throughout the year, including the 20th Annual Kirksville Easter Egg Hunt (photo by Hemal Patel) Row 1: Erin Shetley, Rebecca Jannin-treasurer, Linda Elbert-secretary, Amy Tanner-president, Jessica Schaefer-vice president, Paige Riggenbach, Crystal Williams. Row 2: Janine Duncanson, Jennifer Schlict-historian, Cara Mueller, Elizabeth Wilson, Samantha McGrievy, Marja Ricci, Julie Whitley, Ellen Diedrichsen. Row 3: Sara Williams, Airin Shull, Lisa Mues, Jessica Harper, Nicole Yanick, Heidy Williford, Kelly Johnson. Row 4: Denys Freyling, Casey Henrichs, Melissa Cahill, Jenny Ballew, Kim Kovash. Row 1: Cyndi Ott, Joy Hutcherson, Laura Hrabar, Stephanie Hoffman, Sarah Brown, Tracy Piland, Kimberly Zimmer. Row 2: Melanie Jones, Angie Binversie, Caryn Stahlschmidt, Julie Sigel, Becca Shabel, Trisha Wigginton, Susan Senger. Row 3: Kelly Campbell, Marcie Craig, Kerry Scott, Andrea Benton, Molly Roos, Krista Witowski. 248 Organizations (Page 249) Senior Angie Nicholson steps in rythym with fellow Sigma Lambda Gamma members at the Homecoming step show. The Latino sorority also participated in the Greek Week step show. In addition to social activities, the new sorority worked to establish its work with philanthropies. The members worked closely with Victim Support Services and hoped to make it their official philanthropy in the fall of 1998. (photo by Hemal Patel) Members of Sigma Chi Delta perform at the Greek Week skit with the Black Team which placed third. (photo by Tina Patel) Sigma Lambda Beta member, junior Jimmy Ruiz, performs at a poetry night during Hispanic History Month, (photo by Charlie Hinderliter) Row 1: Christopher Martel-vice president, Jimmy Ruiz-president, Rudy Arredondo-administrative assistant. Row 2: Tim Prott-graduate adviser, Alex Lamb-secretary, Jonathan Brown-social chair. Row 1: Kristin Helke-secretary, Beth Wachter-treasurer, Catherine Heyer-cultural chair, Linda Reed, Rachel Moreno-corresponding secretary. Row 2: Iris DelRosario, Jusonda DeRouen-vice president, Angie Nicholson-president, Heather Jeffrey-historian. Greek 249 (Page 250) Row 1: Bradley LaConte, Don Fritz-IFC representative, Sean Auchenbach-vice president of recruitment, Matthew Strohschein-president, Mark Mower-vice president of programming, Kevin Kovaric-assistant vice president of finance, Kevin Fountain-secretary. Row 2: Kurt Sherwood, Matt Reynolds, Nathan Barr, Matt Carroll, Brian Hey, Matt Long, Thomas Winkler, Michael Leatherman, Aaron Aversman. Row 3: Aaron Huckstep, Matthew Templeton, Louis Meyer, Chris Moore, Phil Kirkpatrick, Dave Sanford, Steve Bredenkoetter, Michael Devereux. Row 4: Shawn Waldrop, Jason Ayres, T. J. Dube, Eric Stockland, Doug Verby, Tom Reiter, Mike Wilder. Row 1: Toby Ross, Matthew Adam, Scott Selair, Jason Heeren, Matt Jones, Scott Hacker, Andy Chiodini, Tyler Stephens. Row 2: Bryan Traughber, Ryan Sedlak, Brad Wilkes, Craig Rich, Scott Mills, Adam Allmon, Andrew Roth, Justin Gunderson, Brian Chirco. Row 3: John Koeller, Joseph O'Coin, Wesley Swee, Brandt McCarville, Brett Bohon, Steve Park, Gerard Giacomarra, Justin Fears. Row 4: Matthew Barnhart, James Hayslett, Jacob Utterback, Matthew Swickhamer, Chancie Adams, Vincent Redman, Chistoph Stohmayer, Edward Whiteside. Row 1: Chris O'Neal, Michael DuBois, Scott Wheatley, Nathan Graves, Lee Letourneau, Chris Minnis-campus involvement, Brad Neal. Row 2: Bernardo Hernandez, Jason Mueller, Robert Tucker, Dave Fuller, Kurt Scafers, Brad Schottel, Alan Doty, Brian Peeters, Doug Pytlinski. Row 3: Todd Birkenholz, Don Broekelmann, Brian Winkler, Mike Bokermann, Dave Carlton, Matt Franker, Michael Varrone, Eric Miller, Ian Smith. Row 4: Kelly Waterman, Jared Havskins, Samuel Merritt, Michael Roth, Matthew Stack, Matther Mower, Matt Trego, Joshua Burgdorf. Row 1: Alan Hillier, Jeffery Shine, Tyler Mark-membership, Thomas Murphy-president, Jim Lorenz-programs, Ryan VanDeCar-vice president, Kevin Page-finance, Andrew Dickinson-chaplin. Row 2: Jeremy Moore, Chad Moore, Chris Urban, Eric Becks, Jim George, Craig Tushaus, Neil Ferguson. Row 3: Mike Schickler, Chadd Zimmerman, Geoffrey Newcomb, Matt Heeren, Shawn Sullivan, Mike Hoskovec, Ben Muccigrosso. Row 4: John Shepard, Adam Biggs, Jason Tiemann, Jeffrey Wolf, Paul Mueller, Benjamin Pritchett, Mark Pfeiffer. The men of Sigma Tau Gamma social fraternity spend time studying in the chapter's library. The fraternity spent many hours improving its academic standing and contributing to the community throughout the year through various service projects, (photo submitted) 250 Organizations (Page 251) Sophomores Jennifer Mazi, Kevin Laune and Jennifer Sajevic strike the famous "Charlie's Angels" pose during Sigma Phi Epsilon social fraternity and Delta Zeta social sorority's "Oh, the Places You'll Go" Homecoming skit. The Sig Eps showed they were versatile actors later on in the year when along with Sigma Kappa social sorority, they took first place in the Lakeside Revue (photo by Josh Adams) Sophomore Matt Gervase represents Sigm Tau Gamma during the Greek Week run. (photo submitted) The men of Sigma Tau Gamma social fraternity take time from their dates to enjoy themselves at their winter formal (photo submitted) ...YOUR HONOR through a Greek organization. Sigma Phi Epsilon The 130 members of Sigma Phi Epsilon social fraternity worked to achieve a balance in academics, athletics and personality. The Sig Eps supported many philanthropies. They raised money for the American Heart Association, where they raised the most money of any group in Kirksville. The members of Sig Ep also did volunteer work for the United Way. Each year, the fraternity sponsored and participated in the Vince Lukowski Walk. Lukowski was a Sig Ep who became paraplegic in the early 1990s as a result of a car accident. The members took donations for each mile they walked from Kirksville to Hannibal. The Sig Eps took first place for Lakeside Revue with Sigma Kappa social sorority. They also participated in Greek Week and Homecoming and were a strong contender to win intramurals. Members attended the Carlson Leadership Academy, the Sig Ep regional conference. They received several awards from their national fraternity which included the Winner's Circle Award, the Dean's List, Plus Five Recruitment Challenge Award, the Zollinger Outstanding Senior Award and the Manpower Excellence Award. Sigma Tau Gamma Sigma Tau Gamma social fraternity had 97 members who were active both on and off campus. It participated in "Walk From Here to There in Underwear" for the Northeast Association for Citizens with Disabilities. The group walked 15 miles out of town in boxer shorts to raise money for the NACD. The Sig Taus also supported American Red Cross, American Cancer Society and sponsored a book drive for Books for Kids. They also provided the Halloween Safe House for kids. The group participated in Homecoming and Greek Week activities. The Sig Taus won several awards including Best Philanthropy, Best Greek Men on Campus, Best Leadership on Campus and Best Chapter on Campus. Greek 251 (Page 252) Members of Sigma Sigma Sigma social sorority do their best yelling at the Yell-In for fall rush. Tri Sigma won the Chapter of Excellence Award for the best chapter in the nation. It also raised money for several charities, such as the Robbie Page Memorial. (photo by Tina Patel) Row 1: Lezlie Raridon-education director, Amy Fuller-secretary, Laura Gutierrez-vice president, Shannon Hamilton-president, Deborah Zeni-treasurer, Sheri Borders, Alison Kniker. Row 2:Angie Kramer, Tricia Welch, Laura Carron, Samantha Offutt, Ellen Baldi, Tracy Higgins, Katie Ryan, Lindsey Daniels, Bethany Schmich, Julia Bender. Row 3: Sherri Fisher, Kathleen Mullen, Tara Hamilton, Chrissy Glover, Anne Fehlig, Jenni Haider, Courtney Jeter, Joy Waguespack, Julie Mullen. Row 4: Adrienne Gerke, Carrie Riefstahl, Lindsay Miller, Kristine Irby, Julie Loehner, Jamie Wagner, Kristin Chanay, Jessica Gerke, Marisa Shirck. Row 1: Abby Adams, Rebekah Levin, Whitney Goyer, Nikki Zilske, Elizabeth Ebeling, Shana Stribling, Leslie Miles. Row 2: Sara Limbaugh, Megan Edwards, Amy Lessmann, Erica Laws, Susan Bach, Beth Schneider, Taryn Flandreau, Jen Wichman, Lisa Walker. Row 3: Rachel Levin, Nichole Hoelscher, Abby Moore, Joy Jackson, Holly Harrell, Mickie Bert, Kathy Hechst, Kirsta Bradford, Melissa Hoven, Karissa Tranel. Row 4: Jenny Latas, Kelly Koboldt, Katie Hill, Mary Sprague, Chris Pesout, Jen Skalski, Kristen Estes, Emily Spencer. Row 1: Lindsey Steuart, Gina Greuttemeyer, Laura Schmidt, Kyme Robison, Amanda English, Amy Tominia, Kimberly Glanz. Row 2: Lisa Jones, Julie Schell, Liz Roling, Katie Copple, Connie Wysocki. Row 3: Kara Gronewold, Rhea Duschinsky, Stacey Meyer, Keegan Henderson, Sarah Lord. Row 1: Alex Lumaghi-chaplain, Pete Moore-sergeant-at-arms, Dakin Dugan-historian, Juan Cuevas-president, Brian Berger-vice president, Ben Dummitt-secretary, Joe Selby-tresurer. Row 2: David DeBlanc, Jon Nones, Scott Morton, Ryan Mountain, Kevin Gaus, Tim Simms, Chris Wolf, Chip Henrich. 252 Organizations (Page 253) Junior Carrie Riefstahl of Sigma Sigma Sigma social sorority teeter-totters in front of McClain Hall in a fund raiser with Alpha Kappa Lambda social fraternity to benefit Jeffrey Damerall. Damerall was an AKL who was diagnosed with spinal meningitis in the fall of 1997. Tri Sigma's 115 members also participated in Greek Week and Homecoming, where it won third place in the float competition, (photo by Josh Adams) Junior Becky Bruns of Sigma Sigma Sigma hugs her sorority sister at the Yell-In for fall rush. Rushees accepted bids for sororities at the Yell-In. (photo by Tina Patel) Sophomore Alex Lumaghi shows off his unique ronza from Pagliai's Pizza. The men of Tau Kappa Epsilon worked at strengthing their social bond by taking it easy and hanging out at their house (photo submited) ...LIFETIME FRIENDSHIPS through a Greek organization. Sigma Sigma Sigma Sigma Sigma Sigma social sorority reached its full capacity with 115 members. The sorority's creed was "Faithful unto death." The sorority sponsored several philanthropies throughout the year including Jump for Robbie in March to benefit the national Tri-Sigma president's son. The Robbie Page Memorial, located in Chapel Hill, N.C., was set up to provide toys and other items for children recovering from surgery. The sorority also sponsored Bagels in Bed to raise money for Robbie. The bagels were purchased at the St. Louis Bread Co., in Columbia, Mo., and could be purchased by students during a week-long period and then delivered to friends on Saturday morning. Tri Sigma also teeter-tottered in front of McClain Hall to raise money for Jeffrey Damerall, an Alpha Kappa Lambda who was diagnosed with spinal meningitis in the fall of 1997. Tri Sigma participated in Greek Week and Homecoming, where the sorority took third place in the float competition. The chapter won the Chapter Excellence Award for the best Tri-Sigma chapter in the nation. Tau Kappa Epsilon The Iota Gamma chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon social fraternity was small in numbers, but strong in originality. The TKEs had been on campus since 1962. The group prided itself on its individuality and mixture of personalities. The TKE's mission was to improve the scholastic and moral depth of its members while having fun. The fraternity participated in Lakeside Revue, Homecoming and Greek Week. On April 18, the TKEs co-sponsored the Special Olympics, its national philanthropy, at Stokes Stadium. Special Olympics allowed area athletes with disabilites the opportunity to participate in Olympic-type games. The chapter was one of four TKE chapters in the country recognized for performance and achievement for its work with the Special Olympics. On April 4, it hosted a TKE party at Theta Psi for other TKE chapters from across the region. Greek 253 (Page 254) Senior Jason Beckfield, Student Senate treasurer, checks off a student's name during fall Student Senate elections, (photo by Lauren Medley) Junior Matt Davis explains the process by which organizations can receive money from the Funds Allotment Council, (photo by Josh Adams) Freshman Andrea Isbell, sophomores Eddie Pierce and Taneesha Dobyne and senior Erik Nelson pose for the camera as the Ebony Essence royalty court. Isbell and Pierce were named Ebony Essence prince and princess while Dobyne and Nelson were named king and queen. Ebony Essence, a semi-formal sponsored by the Association of Black Collegians, occurred during Homcoming. ABC provided many intellectual and social events for its members throughout the year, (photo submitted) Row 1: Imeni Tolson, William Clark-treasurer, Taneesha Dobyne-president, Natanya Brown-vice president, April Howard-recording secretary. Row 2: Samara Russell, Kendra Gardiner, Franchesca Little, Carla Ezell. Row 3: Kandile McFerren, Kenneth Martin, Kimberley Joseph. Row 1: Jennifer Sieh, David Bader, Bekka Meyer-vice president, Luke McFarland-president, Meghan McCormick-secretary, Meg Hildenbrandt, Ellen Baldi. Row 2: Erik Moore, Stacey Irwin, Jean Anne Cauwenbergh, Jennifer Ice, Heather Fester. 254 Organizations (Page 255) Freshmen Chancie Adams and Wes Swee listen carefully to voting instructions during Student Senate elections. Fall elections were held to fill freshmen seats and vacancies not filled in the spring, (photo by Lauren Medley) ...TO LEAD YOUR PEERS through student government. Association of Black Collegians The Association of Black Collegians was a political organization on campus for minorities. ABC was open to anyone interested in minority issues. The 30 members sponsored political forums and debates. The group had a semi-formal dance during Homecoming and other social events. The group published a newsletter "The Voice" and considered itself the "Black Voice." College Democrats College Democrats informed students of the Democratic Party platform and encouraged students to get involved in politics and voting, especially at the local level. College Democrats had about 40 members and was open to all students. Several politicians representing the Democratic Party spoke to the group throughout the year, including Senator Joe Maxwell. The group sponsored Truman Democrat Week in February. Funds Allotment Council The Funds Allotment Council provided financial resources for campus organizations wanting to sponsor events. Organizations could apply for funds for specific events. FAC reviewed the applications and decided which events would be most beneficial to students. It provided funding for activities such as the International Student Dinner, Renaissance Fair, Earth Week and the Monitor. Student Senate The 40 members of Student Senate were either appointed or elected by the student body. Elections were held in the spring for returning students; incoming students were elected in the fall. Each senator was part of at least one Senate committee. Senate approved the FAC slate each semester and reviewed campus policies. Its Outreach program put a senator in contact with interested organizations. Row 1: Kari Jo Kleinhans-adviser, Laura Reimer-secretary, Erica Lozano, Annie Hoyt. Row 2: Matt Davis-chairperson, Sebastian Schnellbacher-treasurer, Kyle Fieleke. Row 1: Ken Hussey, Tom Osgood, Matthew Braun-student representative to the Board of Governors, Kirk McCarty-president, Lisa Kays-vice president, Mike Heckman-parliamentarian, Cara Cochran, Erik Moore. Row 2: Meghan McCormick, Jessica Neighbors, Summer Johnson, Connie Kovach, Kelly Anthony, Renee Robinett, Olga Brady. Row 3: Kimberly Ratliff, Summer Dorsey, Troy Rahmig, Jeremiah Finn, Michael DuBois, Michael Daming, John Wicklein. Student Government 255 (Page 256) ... TO HAVE A LITTLE FUN through recreation and sports. Explorer Post 403 Explorer Post 403 planned many outdoor activities. President Shelly Yaeger stressed that the group was for anybody that loved the outdoors. It was affiliated with the Boy Scouts, but was for anyone of any age or gender. The Post participated in float trips, caving, rock climbing and took a backpacking trip over spring break to Colorado to explore the Rocky Mountains. High Street Dancers The High Street Dancers had performed for the student body since 1990. The women performed their routines at Truman's sporting events, the Lakeside Revue and Homecoming. In addition, the women performed at local churches and schools. The team took a risk with costuming this year and bought silver tops with matching silver Spandex shorts. In the spring of 1997, the group received first place in the Showbiz dancing competition in Illinois. They also performed at Walt Disney World's Magic Music Days during Christmas vacation. To finance the expensive trip, the team held fundraisers and asked for corporate sponsors. Iguana's Paintball Club The Iguana's Paintball Club consisted of 16 members. The club initially formed in the 1994 fall semester in order to compete with other Universities. Since its beginning, though, the club had simply focused on having fun. The organization was created by students coming together who shared the same interests to play paintball. The members regularly competed at Maverick's just outside of Kirksville by the Northeast Regional Airport. Racquetball Club The Racquetball Club, founded in the spring of 1997, consisted of 23 student and faculty members. The club catered to the racquetball needs of the entire student body. The organization was not limited to just its members, but also organized tournaments for the entire campus. The group tried to introduce the sport to campus. Laying in wait for their prey, two Iguana's Paintball members enjoy the thrill of the hunt. On Nov. 23 the Paintball Club ventured to Maverick's by Northeast Regional Airport which they often used as their battlefield. The Paintball Club got together regularly to relieve stress through simulating war. (photo submitted) Members of Explorer Post 403 enjoy a picnic lunch during a camping trip in the fall. The big trip of the year was over Spring Break when they ventured through the Rocky Mountains outside of Denver, (photo submitted) In the silence of the woods, an Iguana's Paintball Club member takes aim at the enemy. The game lasted from early morning until sunset. (photo submitted). 256 Organizations (Page 257) Row 1: Marissa Clickner, Jennifer Ferguson-secretary, Kara Wilcox-treasurer, Shelly Yaeger- president, Ben Anderson-vice president, Cindi Lanners, Laurie Wager. Row 2: Shelley Mundhenk, Michelle Tyler, Melissa Mayo, Hayley Henrikson, Amy Urban, Ken Lederle, Matt Richter. Row 3: Emily DeBaene, Stephanie Noll, Peggy Luensmann, Chuck Ledgerwood, Paul Stock, Paul Winkeler. Row 1: Andrea Mueller, Paula Aguilar, Amanda Guellar-co-captain, Laura Hoffman-secretary, Joanne Amelung-co-captain, Sarah Barlar, Elissa Ford. Row 2: Mary Johnston, Brooke Jambor, Simone Bieber, Rachel McCarty, Pamela Dangremond, Renee Mauley Markowski, Merina Foster, Kelly Angstrom, Shelise Gieseke, Kelly Bliley. Row 1: Cindi Lanners, Andrae Naraine, Marcia Mullins, Nate Byrnes-president, Travis Oglesby- vice president, Kevin Alexander, Caroline Woods. Row 2: Doug Eisele, Sean Akers, Jason A. Bums, Greg Trotts, Dustin McMahon, Richard W. Goetze Jr., Lucas Gotta, Anthony Perkins. Row 1: Carey Michenfelder, Jeremy Loscheider-vice president, Aaron D. Winkler-president, Sana Qalbani, Ashley Jacquin, Kimberly Urish-Runyon. Row 2: Joanna Boyd, Tricia Kammerer, Marlo Galli, Leslie Miles, Charlie Hinderliter, Dale Cameron, Laura Meirehoff, Katherine Grousnick. Row 3: Laura Trump, Michael Cone, Sean Krouse, Joshua Boehme, Jacob Orrison, Brandon Lemons. Kicking their heels up, the High Street Dancers bring a little life to the Homecoming parade. The dance squad emphasized competition and style throughout their performances. The group proved it was true when they competed in Orlando, Fla. (photo by Hemal Patel) Recreational 257 (Page 258) ...A NON-TRADITONAL ACTIVITY through recreation and sports. Shotokan Karate Club The Shotokan Karate Club taught traditional Shotokan karate for the purpose of physical conditioning, mental awareness and self defense. The club was instructed by graduate Martin Boonkham. The club, consisting of 17 members, had been in practice since 1991. The Shotokan Karate Club was formed because of its rarity of being offered in the surrounding communities. Showgirls The Showgirls, a 14-member dancing organization, had been dedicated to meeting the entertainment needs of the student body since 1986. Throughout the year, the Showgirls performed their routines at football and basketball games. They also performed during campus events such as Homecoming and Lakeside Revue. During the summer, the Showgirls attended a Universal Dance Association (UDA) camp in Milwaukee. The women spent an intense week in which they were evaluated and received a superior trophy for their outstanding performance. The Showgirls were led by co-captains Samantha Wilson and Sally Walz. University Swingers The University Swingers helped to teach newcomers the art of ballroom and social dancing with a focus on the swing. It also emphasized the Waltz, Tango, Cha-Cha and other ballroom dances. The group met weekly to practice new dances. The Performance Group, formed by audition only, participated in Homecoming and the Lakeside Revue. The group also held its own dances throughout the year. Showing off a new move, graduate Jay Terwilliger and junior Julia Hempel add a little flare to their dance routine. Swing dancing was just one type of dancing practiced and performed by the University Swingers, (photo by Cheri Heiser) Row 1: Jeremy Ariskell, Souichi Tokahahi-secretary, Martin Boonkham-head instructor, Matthew Alexander-president, Andy Kuhlmann-vice president. Row 2: Elizabeth Green, Melissa McIntyre, Michael Stelmar, Eric Iji, Nathan Detrick. Row 1: Spike, Simon. Row 2: Michelle Pavlak, Julie Fridlington, Amy Clark, Angie Martin-secretary, Lisa Butler, Emily Fridlington. Row 3: Sally Walz-co-captain, Meegan Lamb, Amanda Cox, Cathy Sanders, Sami Wilson-co-captain, Jessica Brand, Tiffany Thrasher, Jill Sebastiao. 258 Organizations (Page 259) The Showgirls end their routine with smiles and a positive attitude as they help cheer the Bulldogs onto a successful second half. During home football games, the Showgirls performed their routines to the Gambler Marching Band's music. Football games were just part of their responsiblity throughout the year. The squad also cheered at basketball games and competed in several competitions throughout the season, (photo by Hemal Patel) Freshman Melanie Kramer sweeps freshman Scott McMillian off his feet during a Swingers practice, (photo by Cheri Heiser) Dancing is not the only thing The Showgirls do, as freshman Tiffany Thrasher helps lead a cheer, (photo by Hemal Patel) Row 1: Paul Stock, Sebastian Schnellbacher-treasurer, Scott Hutcheson-co-president, Anne Pagenstecher-co-president, Angie Zahner-special events coordinate Kelly Jones- historian/secretary, John Halski. Row 2: Josh Johnston, Valerie Flury, Kenneth Hendricks, Monica Morris, Ben Millett, Joshua Boehme, Michael McCullough. Row 3: Mark Guirguis, Vincent Smith, Shawn Gilmore, Melanie Kramer, Oksana Raptsun. Row 4: Josh Zimmerman, Scott McMillan, Jeremy Thomas, Sally Lucas, Tim Suddarth. Row 1: Nathan Personett, Libby Malone, Catherine Clamp, Suzanne Berry, Daniel Stites, Sarah Gordon, Holly Jones. Row 2: Jim Bonucchi, Stacy Thomas, Shelley Mundhenk, Adrienne Smith, Ann Miller. Row 3: Tricia Mason, Svetlana Chigayeva, Sarah Bowerman, Rebecca French, Laurie Wager. Recreational 259 (Page 260) Row 1: Elizabeth Kelly, Gina LaFata, Jacinda Hammons. Row 2: Angie Bowers, Kate Strobel, Cindy McCabe. Row 3: Emily McCluhan, Elaine Lillquist, Dane Stangler. Row 4: Aaron Manfull, Adam Gebhardt, Amy Sanders. Row 1: Jennifer Baumann-organizations editor, Stephanie Brenneke-people editor, Hemal Patel- photo editor, Jen Adams-assistant editor, Jennifer Odefey-editor in chief, Jill Snitker-copy editor, Jeremy Early-sports editor, Christina Paulsell-ads manager. Row 2: Katie Svoboda-academics editor, Carey Michenfelder, Brigid Gutting, Kelly Limbrick, Kelly Levins, Tina Anshus, Megan Delaney. Row 3: Kate Koenig-student life/academics editor, Sarah Brown, Laura Hrabar, Merina Foster, Heather Adams, Cheri Heiser, Janine Hall. Row 4: Tim Fortner, Ryan Emnett, Amy Luzynski, Josh Adams, Eric Staub. Row 1: Eric Eckert-sports editor, Amber Willard-news editor, Sandy Gulotta-opinions editor, James Hart-editor in chief, Jocelyn Auckly-managing editor, Mary Ziegler-photo editor, Heather Kuhn-advertising manager. Row 2: Joe Chierek, Kris Schulze-assistant sports editor, Nathan Beyer-online editor, Elizabeth Kelly-assistant news editor, Amy DeHart, Alyssa Conine, Chandra Lim, Dave Gragg, Michele Allen. Row 3: Lizzie Schuerman, Jill Hollister, Emily Sides, Amy Therrien-assistant online editor, Sara Sullivan, Becca Svuba, James Roach. Row 4: Jason Tyler, Catherine Pezold, Katie Riley, Steve Weng. Row 1: Robert DeGraffenreid, Andrew Kuhlmann, Jon Fitzsimmons-promotion director(fall), Todd Kuhns-news director, Joe Klug-music director(fall), Laura Marlin-chief announcer/ sports director, Will Robinette-program manager, Mary Ziegler. Row 2: Sarah Shmigelsky, Amber Willard, Jill Snitker, Tracy Piland, Nao Inoue. Row 3: Becky Owens, Keith Bozler, Eric Eckert, Tim Suddarth, Harry Harris, Amanda Bunyard. A group of Echo and Index staff members smile in front of a miniature Eiffel Tower while in Chicago. While not in convention sessions or talking to journalism professionals, media staffers spent time being tourists visiting Lake Michigan and "The Jenny Jones Show." (photo by Josh Adams) 260 Organizations (Page 261) Sophomore Timothy Suddarth broadcasts over the air waves of KTRM. The radio station went on the air Feb. 10 and broadcasted every day from 2 p.m. to midnight. Disc jockeys were all students, and they typically worked hour-long shifts, (photo by Chandra Lim) ...TO BE HEARD through the media. Detours--magazine Detours magazine focused on travel in Missouri, Illinois and Iowa. The two-year-old publication came out three times during the year. A staff of about 20 members worked on putting out the magazine. It sold for $3.50. Echo -- yearbook The Echo yearbook staff continued its publication tradition as it worked to produce the 97th issue. A staff of 27 members worked in several areas to put the book together. The yearbook was distributed in the fall of each year. The 1997 yearbook received a first place award from the American Scholastic Press Association. Index--newspaper The Index was a student newspaper published weekly on Thursdays. With a staff of 33 people, the Index won the NCP Pacemaker Award for best weekly newspaper. The Index staff could often be found working into the early hours of the morning to get the paper to press on time. KTRM--campus radio KTRM was formally known as KNEU, but when the campus radio station purchased a transmitter, it changed its call letters. The station went on air at 88.7 FM on Feb. 10. Before then, The Edge could be heard over 102.1 FM cable. KTRM transmitted its alternative format from 2 p.m. to midnight throughout the week. The Monitor--alternative newspaper The Monitor was the alternative newspaper. It was funded by the Funds Allotment Council and by advertising sales. The paper was started in April 1995 as a place where students could exchange ideas free of University disapproval. Windfall -- Literary magazine Windfall was an annual literary magazine that provided students with the opportunity to publish poetry, short stories, photography and art. Approximately 15 people worked to produce the Windfall and distribute it in the spring. Row 1: Matt Siemer, Tom Wheatley, Maggie Thurman-editor, Jill Goodheart-editor, Adam Potthast-editor, Stephanie Curtis, Dave Heaton. Row 2: Shawn Gilmore, Matt Webber, Erin Hucke, John Olejarczyk, Andrew Mullen, Krissy Vogel, Leslie Graff. Row 1: Sarah Dennis, Brie Cantrell, Sally Lucas-assistant editor, Shalyn Claggett-editor, Jean Stelzer, Caroline Woods, Gabrielle Gordon. Row 2: Lane Butler, Hannah Lucas, Lucy Canessa, Cayce French, Christy Cupples. Media 261 (Page 262) Seniors Tom Lancaster and Alysa Miller dye a shirt at the Alpha Chi Sigma Tie Dye Day. The group showed chemistry could be fun. Smiling proudly and displaying their tie-dyed creations are sophomores April Keiner and Lindsey Livingston. The American Chemical Society sponsored the annual Tie-Dye Day as a way to show students that chemistry could be fun and interesting. Students could buy the cotton T-shirts from the group or could supply their own. Different techniques and color schemes were demonstrated. Accounting Club guest speaker Robert Bradley talks seriously about his career as an internal auditor for Pella Corporation. The club had several speakers. Row 1: Angela Schmitz, Tim Beffa-BSEC, Deanna Dieckmann-secretary, Amy Reisenbichler- parliamentarian, Rebecca Jannin-vice president, Nancy Haney-treasurer, Meredith Manley. Row 2: Joanna Boyd, Kristen Hughes, Mary Brandis, Beth McCurdy, Julia Mast, Teresa Chandler, Deena Wiss, Stephanie Moffett. Row 1: James Guffey-faculty sponsor, Brian Stone, Cory Mulvill, Ann Herberholt- President,ChristineStone,Leah Kolchinsky, Karen VanCleave. 262 Organizations (Page 263) Sharing his opinion on the business world, Robert Bradley talks to the Accounting Club. The Accounting Club regularly brought in speakers so its members could gain practical information about life after college (photos by Tina Patel) ...A STRENGTH through professional organizations Accounting Club The Accounting Club, consisting of 35 members, celebrated its 30th year anniversary. The purpose of the club was to promote awareness and educate students, faculty and the public about the accounting profession. It also promoted leadership opportunities and unity among the students of accountancy. The group's community service included helping with VITA tax, a voluntary tax-assistant program. Acturial Science Club Actuarial Science, the science of statistics, was a small and new club. The group consisted of 13 members and was started in the 1991-92 school year by the math department. It held regular meetings, toured General American, brought in speakers and sponsored numerous trips. The group focused on discussing changes on the standardized actuarial exams. Alpha Chi Sigma Alpha Chi Sigma, the chemistry fraternity, had 52 active members and 12 pledges. Its purpose was to advance chemistry, help members and build friendships. The fraternity, which started in 1985, sponsored Tie-Dye Day, a Girl Scout Badge Day, magic shows for area schools and organizations and tutoring for its members. American Chemical Society The American Chemical Society, a group of about 15 members, was a collegiate branch of the Professional American Chemical Society. It was responsible for bringing chemistry professors and industry representatives to campus to meet with students and present recent research. The group sponsored National Chemistry Week and various magic shows. Row 1: Fiona Alexander-recorder, Becky AuBuchon-alumni secretary, Jason Gruenhagen-vice master alchemist, Tracy Kelly-master alchemist, Michael Wyzlic-master of ceremonies, Brian Engel-treasurer, Jason Jones-reporter. Row2: Monica Blackmon, Rebecca Otte, Liesel Breck, Kerry Hymes, Skylar Martin, Jennifer Gooch, Mindy Gunn, Caryn Stahlschmidt, Amy Tramel. Row 3: Megan Roadman, Kate Cunniff, Natasha Carter, Jill Mullarkey, Michael Ortwerth-adviser, Janell Neulinger, Matthew Schaefer, Samila Mihindukulasuri, Theresa Eggleston. Row 4: Nathan Brewer, Christopher Marstall, Ryan Wilson, Garrett Slaton, Andy Carpenter, Dennis Kopf, Tyler Borman, Justin McWilliams. Row 1: Kerry Hymes, Becky AuBuchon, Jason Gruenhagen-treasurer, Tracy Kelly-secretary, Molly Delanty-vice president, Caryn Stahlschmidt, Amy Tramel, Row 2: Megan Roadman, Skylar Martin, Theresa Eggleston, Michael Wyzlic, Andy Carpenter. Professional 263 (Page 264) ... A REALITY through a professional organization. American Marketing Association The American Marketing Association aimed to further the professional development of students through leadership training and involvement in the field of marketing. Members focused on the aspect of a fun way to gain practical business experience and meet others in the same field. The organization typically brought in speakers from local businesses to learn more about the skills needed in the marketing world. Association for Computing Machinery The Association for Computing Machinery, consisting of 24 members, was just one student chapter in a national organization. The group sponsored Lego LOGO, where members of the local 4-H group connected Lego cars to a computer program and then learned how to move the cars electronically. It also sponsored a campus-wide World Wide Web contest design. It brought in Principle Financial Group from Des Moines to talk about internships and job opportunities for its members. Business Administration Club The Business Administration Club focused on three main areas throughout the year: social service, professional and fund-raising. Throughout the year, the group conducted programs under the three areas. It sponsored a street in the Adopt-A-Street program and brought in various speakers to benefit its members. It also participated in the Ryle Christmas Market. At the end of the year, the club held a banquet and elected new members. Collegiate Music Educators National Conference The Collegiate Music Educators consisted of about 30 members. Most of the members were music majors, but the organization was open to anybody interested in music. The group promoted professional development by bringing in speakers related to music education. It also supported the growth of music education in Kirksville by helping with music recitals. The group also supported the Music In Schools month. Senior Laura Beck works at selling senior Michelle McPherson some candy at the American Marketing Association fund raiser outside of Main Street in November. The fund raiser was an annual event held so the group could go to the national convention in Dallas. Fund-raising was a must for many smaller organizations on campus so that they could provide for their members' needs, (photo by Jill Snitker) Senior Ryan Fish works at the Business Administration Club table at the Ryle Christmas Market Nov. 22. Crafts for the holiday season could be a wonderful fund raiser for small groups. The group sold coffee mugs filled with candy to make some money and to get the group's name into the community, (photo by Tina Patel) 264 Organizations (Page 265) Row 1: Debi Cartwright-adviser, Carrie Wainwright-vice president of programs, Laura Beck-vice president of advertising and promotions, Brian Redders-president, Neil Copeland-vice president of communications, Heather Bollaert-vice president of finance and fund-raising, Michelle McPherson-vice president of membership. Row2: Kristi Goldsmith, Kendra McGraw, Jenny McGinnis, Nicole Bruemer, Kelli Lloyd, Cassie Oberhaus, Marcy Evitts, Kirsten Anderhuss, Krista Steinkamp, Sonia Davidson, Amy Weinberger. Row 3: Michelle Lesley, Renee McCullar, Alecia Sutter, Abby Sielfleisch, Jeff Wagner, Marci Vencil, Sean Beste, Darin Wagner, Katie Vaughn. Row 1: Ryan Brush, Jerry Yoakum, Joe Bedard-secretary, Nathan Beyer-vice president, Amanda Mechlin-president, Kyle Radue-treasurer, Matt Scharnhorst. Row 2: Tia Bartos, Amy Therrien, Nick Bastean, Eric Norige. Row 1: Deanna Dieckman-president, Angela Brookshier-secretary, Elizabeth Zumwalt-vice president of fund-raising, Marcia Mullins-vice president of marketing, Ryan Fish-vice president of social/service, Kelli Lloyd, Yvone M. Winbush. Row2: Stefani Strangler, Mary Williams, Kevin Dooley, Erin Winfrey, Deborah Dillen. Row 1: Holly Lynn Barr-president, Emily Linton-secretary, Christine Banaskavich, Katy Anselmo, Karen Luzader. Row2: Amanda Southard, Matthew Wilson, Marci Gamer, Ken Lederle, Kimberlee Mastrangelo, Jennifer Arth. Members of the Association for Computing Machinery play Doom. ACM sponsored a video game tournament for the lovers of the game Doom. The competition was held in the Student Union Building Down Under in September, (photo by Mary Ziegler) Professional 265 (Page 266) ... YOUR PATH through a professional organization. Communication Disorders Association The Communication Disorders Association, a professional organization, covered both speech and hearing disorders. It provided information to its members concerning these fields. The organization brought in a different speaker for each of its bi-monthly meetings. It also participated in various activities throughout the year such as a bonfire and service projects. Delta Sigma Pi Delta Sigma Pi was a coed professional business fraternity made up of business, accounting and economic majors. The group encouraged professionalism by sponsoring speakers, touring businesses and sponsoring seminars. The seminars focused on subjects that would help the members in the business world, such as devel oping a powerful resume. Besides simply professional aspects, the organization was involved in community projects such as Pet the Puppies and playing bingo at Twin Pines. Financial Management Association The Financial Management Association's goals were to teach, inform and inspire students about the world of business and finance. It did this through promoting and sponsoring business-like activities. The 30-member group tutored students in finance classes and sponsored professional speakers. The organization went to Chicago for its annual trip to witness finance in a real-world setting. It interacted with other campus business organizations in activities and hoped to participate in an investment challenge. Seniors Sarah Kitchen, Michelle Rohrer and Dan Thomasson take a break from the basketball concession stand run by Delta Sigma Pi members. Profits were split between the group and the University, (photo submitted) Row 1: Emily Sides, Tina Marstall, Vickie Perrey-historian, Jennifer Allie-treasurer, Carolyn Pihir- president, Julie Terwelp-secretary, Adelle Wilier-social chair, Diana Brayden. Row 2: Andrea Mueller, Michelle McCarty, Lori Sickmann, Julie Smith, Sarah Woods, Larissa Ball. Row 3: Patricia Hutchison, Lisa Odorizzi, Rachel Heidbreder, Michelle Calton, Julie Berron, Nikki Gary. Row 1: Erin Tischer. Christa Rutledge-vice president for chapter operations. Onuka Ibe-senior vice president, Sarah Kitchen-president, Wayne Prichard-vice president for pledge education, Christy Pickett-vice president for professional activities. Rahil Calcuttawala. Row 2: Jothy Jacob, Cathy Snethen, LaTricia Asbury, Tanya Reesor, Nancy Haney, Julia Mast, Sarah Corso, Erin Winfrey, Katie Goree. Row 3: LeeAnn Hoff, Kim West, Leigh Cottingham. Kelly Burkemper, Kelly Jones. Michelle Rohrer, Elizabeth Fullington, Sarah Glosemeyer, Mandy Riekeberg, Heather McClure. Row 4: Kim Klussman, Renee Wenger. Donna Patterson, Janine Duncanson, Susan Hein, Christy Burrus, Jessica Cinco, Luana Harris. Jodie Kisner. 266 Organizations (Page 267) Students teaching fellow students through a session known as Make and Take allows Communication Disorders students to learn new ways in which to implement effective therapy. Graduate student Jennifer Walz led this session which dealt with therapy through coloring. The Communication Disorders Association sponsors many activities such as Make and Take throughout the year, (photo submitted) At the CODA officer initiation, senior Jennifer Allie tells about her favorite toy, earning a strike at the pinata. (photo submit- ted) Seniors Onuka Ibe and Kolbey Nelson, and junior Dan Murphy count Delta Sigma Pi's profits.(photo submitted) Row 1: Jeffrey P. Spengemann, Stephen Allen-faculty adviser, Justin Leazer-treasurer, Brian Barnard-historian, John Thornbrugh-vice president for committee management, Leah Mathews- secretary, Jim Myers. Row 2: Terry Grant, Kolbey Nelson, Brian Dull, Chris Graff, Christine Sheppard, Ross Chickering, Daniel Thomasson. Row 3: Ellee Plaas, Tom Beegle, Dan Murphy, Jennifer McDavid, Matt Sibbing, Fabian D. Breland. Row 1: Rick Emnett-vice president, Rob Stilley-president, Scott Bowling-treasurer, Craig Perrigo- vice president of fund-raising. Row 2: Jessica Schmitt, Amy K. Alber, Bazle Rahman, Lawrence Chui, Yusuke Shimizu. Professional 267 (Page 268) Row 1: Andrea Gervais-secretary/treasurer, Brandy Branson-vice president of membership, Carol Burkhardt-president, Beverly Vogt-vice president of programming, Jennifer Tadsen- historian. Row 2: Shannon McCarty, Jenny Blumenkamp, Stephanie Mohrman, Emily Gluesing, Courtney Rahn, Leanna Graham, Andria Kopp, Erica Duenow. Row 3: Lori Woehrer, Beth Koop, Amy Westrich, Kristie Oldfather, Katie Collier, Shawn Logan, Tim Deveney , John Neudecker. Row 1: Marcia Muilins-president, Nate Byrnes-vice president, Katie Weyforth-secretary, Jennifer Besand-treasurer, Rosalie Chen-historian, Kelly Pauls, Molly Trauernicht. Row 2: Amy Peterson, Rosemarie Schulte, Sara Denny, Jewelee Stoffle, Julie Merrell, Sarah Klein, Janae Lemley, Marci Vencil. Row 3: Rachel Uttech, Brett Shorts, Chris Moran, Scott Philippi, Travis Oglesby, Andrew Bikins. Row 1: Sherry Hartig, Katie Spiegel, Jessica Schaefer, Stacey Grgurich, Stefanie Gandy, Andrea Roberts, Amy Rogers, Melissa Lehmann, Paula Beavers. Row 2: Marissa Clickner, Krista Ridings- Witowski, Beth Passini-vice president, Brandi Pfaff-president, Felicia Karlin-treasurer, Cara Cochran-secretary, Sandra Schmidt. Row 3: Molly Dill, Patti Moran, Cara Schuette, Angela Snodgrass, Misty Collins, Andrea Earlywine, Kelly Hildebrandt, April Howard, Lisa Friederich, Amber Harris, Mario Galli. Row 4: Jennifer Henderson, Ellen Blair, Tricia Haley, Heather Eklund, Kelly Morrow, Amy Hermann, Kelly Beadle, Christy Rosola, Wendy Hollopeter, Jamie Neal, Kathleen Reader. Row 5: Shannon Cooksey-sophomore rep, Amy Heck, Jessica Hanrahan, Brie Cantrell, Natalie Anderson, Christine Clemens, Kimberly Fenter, Julianne Hall, Anna Foehner, Amie Ford. Row 1: Tim Bierbaum-secretary, Brian Moline-parliamentarian, Brian Dean-treasurer, Kyle Engelhardt-president, Brad Balog-vice president, Matthew Shivelbine-education officer, Greg Marshall-alumni secretary. Row 2: Jason Humrich, Wes Scott, Mike Jorgensen, Eric Blankenship, Bentley Wilson, Chris McKean, Matthew Wilson. Row 3: Greg Cornelius, Dave Pisarkiewicz, Jon Crosby, Matt Moore, Robbie O'Brien, Mark Kamil-historian, Neil Copeland. Row 4: Chris Coffey, Matthew Spomer, Brandon Smith, Jeremy Haupt, Todd Kuhns, Todd Luzader, David Seabaugh. The members of Phi Mu Alpha play a little jazz as a change of pace from the usual pre-recorded music on the Mall. The group hoped to gain interest in its annual jazz fest which was its main event each spring, (photo submitted) 268 Organizations (Page 269) Everyone loves Ronald McDonald, especially freshman Liz Klinkhammer and junior Patti Moran. During the fall semester the Nursing Students' Association traveled to the Ronald McDonald House in Columbia, Mo. The organization spent a great deal of time volunteering service for the sick and trying to raise the level of knowledge on campus about leading a healthy lifestyle, (photo submitted) While having fun at the Ryle Christmas Market, junior Travis Oglesby also manages to sell some ornaments for Phi Beta Lambda, (photo by Tina Patel) Freshman Jennifer Ice sits back and watches the crowd at the Ryle Christmas Market while hoping that someone will stop and buy a Christmas Tree pin from the National Education Association Student Program, (photo by Tina Patel) ...A CAREER through a professional organization. National Education Association Student Program The association provided a way for education majors to have liability insurance during their individual internships. In addition, the organization provided educational contacts within the community. It sponsored activities such as math and science nights within the school system. Along with sponsoring a carnival to raise money for purchasing books, the group provided a tutoring service eight hours a week at the local junior and senior high schools. Nursing Students' Association Active attendance was a main goal for the Nursing Students' Association. Each member was required to complete service hours by doing pet therapy at local nursing homes and by going to the Ronald McDonald House in Columbia. The association sponsored Health Awareness Week in February which promoted healthy living. Students had the opportunity to have a cholesterol screening, their blood pressure checked or be tested for HIV. Phi Beta Lambda Dedication to improving the relations between business students and the corporate world was this group's goal. The organization sponsored the March of Dimes in order to raise money for birth defects. The group also participated in a State Leadership Conference in March. The conference allowed members to compete against other business groups in Missouri. Phi Mu Alpha As a national men's music fraternity, it was open to all men who had an interest in music and participated in musical activities on campus. The 32-man organization sponsored the first Honor Band for area high school students as well as an Honor Choir with Sigma Alpha Iota in the spring. The group also was involved with the 30th annual Jazz Fest, which featured trombonist Slide Hampton. In addition, members played Christmas music with the Salvation Army bell ringers during the holidays. Professional 269 (Page 270) Recruiting members is important for any organization. During the Activites Fair Aug. 27, senior Heather Rae and junior Shannon Cummins tried to gain interest and membership for the Psychology Club, which was fairly new on campus. (photo submitted) Showing their pride and school spirit, seniors Barb Frietsch, Howard Gratan and Lynette Greunke march in the Homecoming parade as members of Pre-Physicians Organization. The organization focused on more than the professional side of life and was involved in social activities such as Homecoming. PPO participated in workshops about medical school and helped sponsor Health Awareness Week in the spring, which provided free testing for AIDS and STD's, (photo by Tina Patel) Row 1: Kylie Christopherson, Joy Wenger-parliamentarian, Brandon Hamm-secretary, Howard Grattan-president, Justin Mc Williams-vice president, Melanie Yuracko, Annie Ingraham. Row 2: Laura Shady, Brent Hughes, Katie Nielsen, Shelly Russell, Lesley Kuhl, Ericka Havecker-public relations co-chair, Joanne Grayson, Ashley Utrecht, Hayley Henrikson, Cassy Cooksey. Row 3: Erin Loos, Mark Guirguis, Ryane Thomas, Laura Potts, Dhyanesh Suresh-public relations co-chair, Jennifer Adams, Charis Phillips, David Meyer, John Alexander. Row 4: Heather Morgan, Erin Halsey, Melissa Ehm-Pote, Karin Wirsig-academic chairperson, Brent Povis, Bryan Schwent, Ryan McWilliams. Row 1: Ann Zimmerman-president, Sarah Mason-vice president, Andrea Louscher-secretary, Jenny Duncan, Rebecca Jacobs. Row 2: Shiloh Hale, Stacie Boes, Ariane Moberly, Rebecca Battern. 270 Organizations (Page 271) Sophomore Stacie Boes and junior Sarah Mason watch a lab at the veterinary hospital at the University of Missouri- Columbia. The Pre-Veterinary Club focused on preparing its members for the future (photo submitted) ...AN INTEREST through a professional organization. Pre-Physicians Organization The 60 member organization was focused on the idea of uniting all students interested in entering the medical field. Bi-monthlymeetings focused on different speakers. One of the most noted speakers, who spoke on hand surgery was plastic surgeon Stephan Harris. PPO helped sponsor National Health Awareness Week and a 5K run. Pre-Veterinary Club The Pre-Veterinary Club was busy participating in a number of activities this year. The 25 members were involved with Cedar Creek Thearaputic Riding Center's Walk-a-thon, which was its philantrophy, the Homecoming parade and went to the University of Missouri-Columbia where they toured the Veterinary Medical School. Psychology Club The Psychology Club sponsored programs that dealt with psychology and any other related topics. It met biweekly and encouraged students from any major to join the organization. It had 30 members with goals to increase membership. Its members performed service projects and worked for the United Way campaign. Group members interacted socially and had several meals together. Russian Club The Russian Club provided a link where students could connect with the Russian culture. The 20- member organization was open to all interested in learning more about Russian culture and language. The group also sponsored a bi-monthly Russian Table where the members met to speak entirely in Russian and brush up on their culture. Once a semester, the members gathered to experience a full Russian dinner. Row 1: Stephanie Schmidt, Shannon Wright, Abby Heckman, Tanya Dutton-president, Jamie Morgan- secretary/treasurer, Tara Gasaway, Jenny Blum, Row 2: Gina Gruettemeyer, Janine Hall, Elizabeth Benner, Lauren Hiatt, Michelle Monnett, Richard Smith. Row 1: Heidi Lorimor, Anne McKinney-president, Cara McVicar, Dana Fee, Curtis Fee. Professional 271 (Page 272) ... A FUTURE through a professional organization. Sigma Alpha The Omicron chapter of Sigma Alpha was a 30-member professional sorority open to women of all majors with an interest in agriculture. The sorority walked dogs from the Humane Society in the Homecoming Parade and took dogs to the nursing homes to cheer residents. The sorority celebrated its Founder's Day on Dec. 6 with a semi-formal. Other activities included volunteering at a local farm and sponsoring a child through Children International. Sigma Alpha Iota Auctioning off members to be slaves for others helped Sigma Alpha Iota raise money for the show choir competition it hosted. The third annual competition held Dec. 6 featured nine high school show choirs. Members of the musical sorority also hosted a Music Marathon featuring four local bonds playing in Kirk Gym. The sorority organized a workshop for area Girl Scouts to meet and complete the requirements for its music badge. Society for Human Resource Management In its first year as an organization on campus, the Society for Human Resource Management served as a pre-professional organization for those interested in human resources careers. Bi- weekly meetings typically focused on group discussions about human resources issues such as employee orientation, making wage compensation scales and employee empowerment. Current events such as the strike by UPS union workers sparked discussion about public perceptions of unions. Society of Professional Journalists Truman's chapter of Society of Professional Journalists was named Chapter of the Year at the National SPJ Convention in Denver. President Elizabeth Kelly was elected to be one of two students on the National Board. The society met biweekly and provided out-of-class-room experiences for its members. Events sponsored by SPJ included an evening on internships and guest speaker Marlene Speas of KTVO who spoke about media ethics. Enjoying a Sigma Alpha senior farewell party, senior Sarah Brubaker and junior Jodi Heckethorn work in the kitchen to cut the cake. Sigma Alpha worked to provide agriculture majors with a sense of sisterhood as well as professionalism. A majority of the time for the members of the professional society was spent at the University Farm where some of the members lived. (Photo submitted) At the invitation of the Society of Professional Journalists, KTVO evening news anchor Marlene Speas speaks about a career in broadcast. Speas also addressed how to work one's way up in journalism and how ethics played a part in every journalist's career. SPJ worked to promote the importance of ethics in the media, (photo by Chandra Lim) 272 Organizations (Page 273) Row 1: Melissa Hofmeister-secretary, Tracy Snider-first vice president, Sarah Brubaker- president, Jaime Miller-second vice president, Ann Zimmerman-treasurer, Shiloh Hale-alumni chair. Row 2: Ariane Moberly, Rebecca Battern, Dianna Cook, Jodi Heckethorn, Tonya Pearce, Kae Dee Rinderknecht, Jenny Duncan, Erin McAlvany Row 3: Danielle Dearinger, Ashley Davison, Wendy Leenerts, Erin Aitkens, Michelle L. Gilliam, Beth Henggeler, Melissa Shriver, Jennifer Zagurski. Row 4: Andrea Louscher, Jennie Brann, Jenny DeHart, Carrie Bubb, Christine Ham, Christina Truesdale, Valerie Zemple, Rebecca Jacobs, Katie Dallam. Row 1: Amy Colston-corresponding secretary, Cassandra Anders-treasurer, Tina Kuenzel-vice president ritual, Melissa Fadler-president, Karen Luzader-vice president membership, Channa Sullivan-sergeant at arms, Amy Woulfe. Row 2: Stephanie Summers, Erica Oborny, Lori Feldkamp, Catherine Clamp, Laura Cross, Becky Salaban, Kimberly Harter, Kara Johnson, Becky Abdon. Row 3: Jennifer Floyd, Laura Boyer, Jennifer Slack, Holly Lynn Barr, Lori Logsdon, Christine Banaskavich, Kelli Williams, Amy Bauer, Danielle Seyller. Row 1: Kevin Dooley, Nichole Hoelscher-treasurer/secretary, Derek Cisler-president, Marcia Mullins-vice president, Sarah Busse-BSEC, Kris Carpenter. Row 1: Teressa Payton, Katie Riley-treasurer, Amy Detlart-secretary, Elizabeth Kelly-president, Jocelyn Auckly-vice president, Neil Ralston-adviser, Amy Luzynski. Row 2: Susan Senger, Amber Willard, Alyssa Conine, Lizzie Schuerman, Lora England, Tinia Gray, Jennifer Odefey. Row 3: Catherine Pezold, Janine Parks, James Hart, Mary Ziegler, Heather Fester, Jill Snitker, Jennifer Baumann. Playing into the late hours of the night, a campus band plays for the crowd in Kirk Gym. The bandfest was sponsored by Sigma Alpha Iota as a fund raiser. The professional sorority also had a slave auction which raised over $400. (photo by Tina Patel) Professional 273 (Page 274) ...TO EXPAND YOUR POSSIBILITIES through professional organizations. Spanish Club Spanish Club members met twice a month to polish their skills and have some fun during an all-Spanish diner. Students from all levels of proficiency ate together at Mainstreet Market and worked together to improve knowledge of the language. The group sponsored a Hispanic dance in the Down Under, which featured international students teaching their nation's dances. The club frequently brought Spanish films to campus. Student Council for Exceptional Children As a pre-professional organization for special education teachers, the Student Council for Exceptional Children worked closely with the disabled in the Kirksville community. The group served as the executive board and chief coordinators of the Special Olympics. It also traveled to Kirksville Junior High to participate in a tutoring program. Another regular activity was assisting Circle of Friends, a regional coordinator of group homes for the disabled, which organized dances for the disabled of Kirksville. Student Missouri State Teachers Association The purpose of Student Missouri State Teachers Association was to provide a group for education students to share information about the Master of Arts in Education program. The 50 SMST A members attended educational conventions and sponsored speakers. Dues provided members with classroom insurance for the academic year. SMSTA tutored in local schools and learned to use the equipment in the Teacher Technology Center. Junior Amanda Hagen-Stapleton teaches sophomore Tom Hopkins how to salsa during a workshop on various Spanish dances. The workshop was sponsored by the Spanish Club to celebrate the Spanish culture, (photo by Diogo Vaz) Row 1: Amy Holbo-historian, Stephanie Miller-vice president, Amanda Hagen-Stapleton- president, William Clark, Christy Cupples-treasurer. Row 2: Kimberley Urish-Runyon, Meredith Wiecher, Karen Owens, Sara Durham, Julie Nenninger, Jenny Thomsen. Row 1: Shannon Cummins, Jessica Gaskill, Kara Johnson-secreatary, Danette Thomas-president, Jill Kruse-vice president, Beverly Vogt-treasurer, Darrah Moore. Row 2: Katherine Redmon, Shawn Slick, Lori Sickmann, Angie Ingraham, Jennifer Ice, Richard Smith, Kirk Kasicki. 274 Organizations (Page 275) Row 1: Lori Woehrer, Heather Hackmann-vice president of membership, Erin Gray-vice president of programming, Emily Steffans-president, Janet Noll-treasurer, Shannon Cummins- secretary, Katy Hardy-historian. Row 2: June Wright, Heather Bertels, Amanda Powell, Tina Sippely, Darrah Moore, Nicole Nieters, Lisa Tornabeni, Stephanie Rowe, Catherine Burnelt, Rebecca Kubiak. Senior Stephanie Miller strikes a pose during the Spanish Club's fall dance. Throughout the year, the Spanish Club sponsored many events to further the interest of the Spanish culture on campus. It sponsored events such as Spanish movie nights, (photo by Diogo Vaz) Professional 275 (Page 276) Row 1: Amy Luzynski, Rosalie Chen, Jessica Orf-historian, Doug Jameson-secretary, Matt Eusterbrock-president, Tina Marstall-treasurer, Kim Mannion-membership, Molly Swartzbaugh. Row 2: Madonna Backstrom, Jamie Stafford, Sheri Delgman, Danita Bonvillian, Gina Lauver, Debbie Hunt, Kelly Morrow. Row 1: Michael Francis, Ryan Bergmann, Brad Maune-president, Jennifer Hunt-vice president, James Vertovec. Row 2: Andrew Hunzeker, Christy LeMaster, Lisa Padilla, Sabrina Gibbar, Bill Bequette. Row 1: Melanie Yuracko, Karen Roberts, Janet O'Neal, Melissa Ehm-Pote-vice president, Heather Morgan-secretary, Shelly Russell-historian, Alisa Comille. Row 2: Ryan McWilliams, Laura Mayberry, Stacie Boes, Jenny Thomsen, Cassy Cooksey, Jenny Bell, Jennifer Horton, Elsa Youngsteadt, Joanne Grayson. Row 3: Justin McWilliams, Stacey Bender, April Orsborn, Amy Linsenbardt, Lesley Kuhl, Laura Potts, Jennifer Ferguson, Kristen Mertens, Laurie Wager. Row 4: Howard Grattan, Laura Walters, Dana Juul, Erin Halsey, Brent Povis, David Meyer, John Alexander, Angie Ingraham, Jim Cupples. Row 1: Matthew Schaefer, Tyler Mork-public relations, Mike Vaughn-treasurer, Brian Peeters- president, Kevin Wysocki-vice president, Dan Otahal-secretary, David Loesch. Row 2: Thomas Schmidt, Kurt Mason, Christopher Martel, Brandon Hamm, Christian Chenoweth, Aaron Huckstep, Chad Moore, Mike Zahra. Row 3: Shawn Weber, Douglas Barth, Joel Vece, Bryan Schwent, Jim Lorenz, Matthew Strohschein, Greg Kristoff, Neil Ferguson. Members of Alpha Phi Sigma decorate Halloween cards for residents of Twin Pines nursing home. It participated in several philanthropic activties throughout the year. The group also won a Gold Award for its generous donation to United Way. (photo submitted) 276 Organizations (Page 277) Junior Debbie Hunt and seniors Jamie Stafford, Doug Jameson and Danita Bonvillian participate in a Bowl-A-Thon at Leisure World for Alpha Phi Sigma. Proceeds of the event went to charity. Members of the group were active in several philanthropic events and won the Gold Award from the United Way for its donation. The organization also helped with the Educator or the Year Award, (photo submitted) Holistic Nurse Barbara Dossey speaks to a captive audience during her speech co-sponsored by Blue Key National Honor Fraternity, (photo by Tina Patel) Senior Brandon Hamm sells Blue Key directories at the Ryle Christmas Market. The directories included the phone numbers and addresses of all students and faculty members, (photo by Tina Patel) ... A PURPOSE through an honorary organization. Alpha Phi Sigma Alpha Phi Sigma national honorary, scholastic fraternity was a co-ed organization open to sophomores with a minimum GPA of 3.25. Members focused their attention on promoting academics on campus as well as volunteering in the community. Alpha Phi Sigma was part of the Educator of the Year committee. Its philanthropies included United Way and making cards for residents at the nursing home. Members wanted to continue to support academics the next year and planned a Major Panorama for undeclared students to learn about the majors offered at the University. Alpha Psi Omega Alpha Psi Omega was a group that focused on the development of the art of acting. Its members wanted to cultivate a taste for the best in drama. They strove to foster the cultural values of drama in society. Beta Beta Beta biology honor society had over lOO active and associate members. Membership was available to students who had completed cell biology and maintained a 3.0 GPA. Members were required to complete a service project and attend three biology seminars. Members also shared their knowledge with the community by doing presentations in local grade schools and tutoring non-biology majors. The group tried to improve relations within the biology department by sponsoring soccer games between faculty and staff. Blue Key National Honor Fraternity The main emphasis of Blue Key National Honor Fraternity was service, as it donated time to the campus and community. This was achieved through the hard work of about 35 selectively chosen members. Each year, the men put together the Homecoming Parade and the Blue Key directory. Blue Key organized the campus Quiz Bowl and worked with Cardinal Key to sponsor three blood drives. The group spent time working with the YMCA, the Chamber of Commerce and the Parks and Recreation Department. Honor 277 (Page 278) Barbara Dossey, R.N., M.S., F.A.A.N., signs acopy of her book after her presenta tion held on Oct. 22. Dorsey, sponsored by Cardinal Key, Blue Key and the Funds Allotment Council, spoke on experiencing holistic nursing, self empowerment and how to reduce stress in your life. (photo by Tina Patel) Seniors Rebecca Kubiak and Kate Stoddard cheer on a young air-hockey player in the Student Union Building games room during one of many educational programs sponsored by Kappa Delta Pi. The organization worked to support youth in the Kirksville area by volunteering at the YMCA and sponsoring activities during the Reading is Fundamental Week. The group consisted of students who were interested in pursuing a career in education (photo by Josh Adams) Row 1 Gannet Hallar, Sara Braaf-service chair, Shannon Twenter-corresponding secretary, Lisa Roberts-vice president, Emily Vogel, Chris Pesout, Paige Bixler. Row 2: Christine Carlson, Sarah Lutter, Annie Becker, Tammy Fiscella, Carrie Allen, Liz Hopkins. Row 1: Debbie Wilbum-historian, Mindy Norwood-president, Sarah West-vice president, Kendra Lukefahr, Missy Jordan. Row 2: Sara Kelm, Ginger Gill, Tony Russo, Sarah Conrad, Andrea Black- treasurer. 278 Organizations (Page 279) Junior Chad Muse sells Christmas treats for Kappa Mu Epsilon at the Ryle Hall Christmas Market. Members hosted a math expo for area high school students as their main activity for the year.(photo by Tina Patel) ...TO BE ACTIVE through an honorary organization. Cardinal Key National Honor Society The Truman chapter of Cardinal Key national honor sorority was limited to 25 members by national standards. Cardinal Key held rush each spring. Rushees had to be of at least sophomore status and have a 3.25 GPA. The four virtues of Cardinal Key were faith, fortitude, wisdom and trust. The organization's national philanthropy was the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. The group also participated in several local service projects. Eta Sigma Gamma Eta Sigma Gamma was a national professional honorary society for health education majors. It served to motivate and recognize service and academic achievement. Eta Sigma Gamma promoted research and program development. Members were inducted after completing two semesters with a 2.7 GPA and declaring a health major. Kappa delta Pi The honorary education organization, Kappa Delta Pi, consisted of about 60 members. It sponsored activities for elementary and junior high students. Every week the group held meetings for the Junior Optimist Club, an afterschool club for junior high children. It provided fun nights at the YMCA. The group sponsored activities during Reading is Fundamental Week and participated in Adopt-A-Street. Kappa Mu Epsilon Kappa Mu Epsilon, the honorary math society, consisted of 15 members. The group held fund raisers, bake sales and participated in card and movie nights. The biggest event the group sponsored was a math expo for area high school students. The organization developed and graded math tests for the students. The organization attended its national convention in April. Row 1: Andrea Gervais, Brandy Branson-executive board, Rebecca Kubiak-executive board, Christy Redenbaugh-executive board, Jessica Orf-executive board, Kate Stoddard-executive board, Lisa Tornabeni. Row 2: Carolyn Vibbert, Candace Robertson, Bryan Gibson, Katie Prochaska, Kim Kovash, Leanna Graham, Courtney Rahn, Laurelyn Roberts, Janet Noll. Row 3: Doug Jameson, Wendy Haigler, Shannon Cummins, Christy Straatmann, Jennifer Tadsen, Delora Smith, Sarah Williams, Suzie Wright, Tim Deveney. Row 1: Mary Sue Beersman-adviser, Amanda Nixon-vice president, Laurel Berner-president, Karen VanCleave-treasurer, Jay Belanger-adviser. Row 2: John Haney, Mike Golynskiy, Shawn Logan, Leah Kolchinsky, Kathleen Loughran, Katie McKay, Chad Muse. Honor 279 (Page 280) ...TO MAKE CONNECTIONS through an honorary organization. Omicron Delta Kappa Omicron Delta Kappa consisted of 32 upperclassmen and 13 faculty members. The honorary leadership society met with President Jack Magruder to discuss issues that concerned students. In the fall, it sponsored the second annual Truman Day. The members also sponsored an essay contest, a high school leadership conference, the Student Hall of Fame and a senior leadership reception. Phi Alpha Theta Phi Alpha Theta history honor society was a national organization with 25 members on campus. The organization participated in events such as Homecoming and the Undergraduate Research Symposium. It cleaned the Violette Museum in Kirk Memorial. The organization participated in the state convention in Columbia and sponsored history speakers on campus. It annually published history student's essays in The Apprentice Historian. Phi Eta Sigma Phi Eta Sigma was a freshman honorary fraternity. Freshmen who had completed their first semester with a 3.5 GPA were invited to join the organization. Initiates had to complete service projects, attend weekly meetings and participate in social events and a fund raiser. The group participated in United Way fundraising and Adopt-A-Street. It had representatives on the Educator of the Year committee. Phi Theta Kappa Phi Theta Kappa was an alumni chapter of the two-year college international honor society. It was founded on Truman's campus in 1986. The group was in a rebuilding year and only had two members in addition to adviser Martha Edwards, assistant professor of history. The organization worked with Truman Transfers and helped with transfer orientations in the spring and fall. The group's goal was to promote the University to community college students. Junior Stephanie Mohrman races through a Velcro obstacle course at the second annual Truman Day celebration sponsored by Omicron Delta Kappa. Truman Day was held in the fall and included other events such as live music, a barbecue and a moonwalk. Members put on several programs to benefit the students at the University, such as the Student Hall of Fame and a senior leadership program (photo by Tina Patel) Seniors James Bang and Chris Yeager promote Phi Eta Sigma at the Ryle Christmas Market while selling Christmas ornaments. Members of the organization were responsible for service projects throughout the year such as Adopt-A-Street, the United Way drive and visiting Twin Pines. The group also helped to pick the Educator of the Year (photo by Tina Patel) 280 Organizations (Page 281) Row 1: David Hoffman-adviser, Megan Edwards-vice president of public relations, Jake Cowan- president, Andie Trotter-treasurer, Fat Cross-secretary. Row 2: Melanie Yuracko, Jennifer Bosshardt, Kim Oelschlaeger, Cassandra Anders, Jessica Schaefer-vice president of membership, Leslie Graff, Tracy Reynolds, Karin Stoltenberg. Row 3: Brian Peeters-essay contest chairman, Bekka Meyer, Melissa Fadler, Shannon Twenter, Marc Pelini. Row 1: Elisabeth Engel-treasurer, Matt Goyer-president, Sarah Fehrenbacher-vice president. Row 2: Charles Northrup, Katie Kilian, Maureen Welch. Row 1: Mayly Yang-treasurer, Carrie Leonardo-president, Jenny Church-president, Colleen Pleiss-historian, Krissy Vogel-vice president of publicity. Row 2: Deena Wiss, Julie Olson, Laura Westhoff, Sara Denny, Jewelee Stoffle. Row 1: Joseph Mossey, Martha Edwards-adviser, Ryan Totten-president During Truman Day, even best friends have the opportunity to duke it out in a jousting match. The winner was the one who knocked his opponent off the pedestal twice; they had three rounds to do this. Omicron Delta Kappa sponsored the fun-filled Truman Day. (photo by Tina Patel) Honor 281 (Page 282) ... TO SPEAK YOUR MIND through an honorary organization. Phi Sigma Pi Phi Sigma Pi was a co-ed national honor fraternity that boasted a large membership. The basis of the organization was scholarship, leadership and fellowship. The group focused on leadership and service in the community and volunteered its time for several activities throughout the year. The group's main philanthropy was Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City. Members also participated in a Band Fest, visited the Adult Care Facility and held a Founder's Day. Pi Delta Phi Pi Delta Phi, the French honorary society, included about 30 members. The organization was open to anybody who had at least taken three 300-level French classes and met the GPA requirements. The group frequently met at professors' houses to participate in French dinners and conversation. It also supported the environment by participating in the Adopt-A-Street program. Members presented various cultural presentations, such as its study abroad program which featured exchange students from France. In addition, the organization held a recipe night where members made dishes and swapped French recipes. Pi Kappa Delta Pi Kappa Delta national honorary speech fraternity had about 20 members. Students had to be members of the Forensics Team or a communication major to join Pi Kappa Delta. In addition to competing in speech and debate tournaments, the group hosted a tournament in February. Pi Kappa Delta contributed to Oprah's Angel Network and planned to get involved in service and campus events in the future. Sophomores Wendy Libey and Rhiannon Hollister and senior Matt Shannon celebrate at the Phi Sigma Pi rush invite dinner. The co-ed fraternity was based on scholarship, leadership and fellowship, (photo submitted) Row 1: Carrie Woodrum-public relations, Belena Smith, Matthew Shannon-historian, Karin Drown-secretary, Julie Major-historian, Julie Korth, Jennifer O'Brien. Row 2: Katerine Cumming, Kasia McMullen, Krissy Vogel, Julie Kitzmiller, Elizabeth Vermedahl, Lisa Tornabeni, Laura Williams, Janette Mialkowski. Row 3: Jennifer Horton, Kimberly Simmons, Jessica Linsday, Carolyn Smith, Julie Loftas, Erin Gray, Courtney Rahn, Kerri Phillips. Row 4: Katie Sauser, Carrie Erwin, Leslie Dunn, Melissa Meisterheim, Tim O'Neil, Dori Schulte, Joe Rackstad. Row 1: Angela Keller, Christy Straatman-vice president, Kevin Fountain-treasurer, Tracy Reynolds- president, Brian Coles-parliamentarian, Jen Crouther, Amy Bowers. Row 2: Rhiannon Hollister, Sara Hixson, Sarah West, Mary Weinberger, Anne Rundle, Ben Aranda, Kristen Sorensen, Erik Rogers, Dustin Green. Row 3: David Rogers, Joshua Johns, Tim Sandfort, Naren Findlay, Nate McNeil, Nicole Winters, Tim Beffa, Peter Reid, Shane Lewinski. 282 Organizations (Page 283) Members of Phi Sigma Pi enjoy a hayride at president Tracy Reynolds' farm during the fall. The honor fraternity was involved in several charities, including Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City. Members also volunteered for the Special Olympics, the AIDS Walk and participated in Founders Day. The organization sought to foster leadership qualities and advance the welfare of humanity through various events during the year, (photo submitted) Pi Kappa Delta sponsors a debate between the United States and Russia in the Down Under in November, (photo by Hemal Patel) Seniors Adrienne Gerke and Chris Pesout participate in initiation for the French honor fraternity, Pi Delta Phi. (photo submitted) Row 1: Dana Ahrens, Dr. McLane-Iles-adviser, Adrienne Gerke-vice president, Adam Potthast- president, Jennifer McKellips-treasurer, Janice Hodges, Kathleen Gawronski. Row 2: Lori Woehrer, Jennifer Tadsen, Tara Niederhauser, Linda Kunz, Chris Mobley, Adam Adams. Row 1: Elbert Cubas, Holly Ahrens, Rachel Hack, Kirsten Olsen-coach, Heather Ann Helm- president, Sandy Douglas-vice president, Shelise Gieseke, Kelly Dann. Row 2: Charles Oppelt, Robert Layne, John Ayres, Shane Mecham, William Barfield, Jacob Stutzman. Honor 283 (Page 284) Row 1: Lynn Obermark, Tamara Hechst, Stephen Allen-adviser/ secretary/treasurer, Andrew Mun-president, Debi Cartwright-vice president, Robert Dager-division head, Carrie Erwin. Row 2: Molly Gillespie, Julia Hempel, Jim Myers, Gina Lauver, Rosalie Chen, Stephanie Meuris. Row 3: Mike Heckman, Joel Block, Matthew Adam, Todor Avramov, Justin Iske. Row 1: June Wright, Sally Lucas, Christine Robben-vice president, Laurelyn Roberts. Row 1: Shannon Cummins, William Paddock, Becky Schnarre, Amy Koester, Jennifer Carter, Kimberly Zimmer, Abby Heckman. Row 2: Laura Westhoff, Jamie Morgan, Mary Noonan, Jacki Case, Nicole Nieters, Anne VanRhein, Amanda Trout, Jennifer Locker, Tricia Kammerer. Members of Sigma Beta Delta business fraternity discuss several issues such as nominating officers and electing a student representative. Members could join the group by invitation only. Business faculty members served as officers of the fraternity, (photo by Josh Adams) Row 1: Heather Rae-historian, Janette Mialkowski, Brian Yochim-vice president, Linda Gannon- president, Susan Riethmann-treasurer, Denise Irwin, Kimberly Simmons. Row 2: Erin Gray, Adrienne Mark, Michelle Monnett, Jamie Fry, Philip Jorn, Lisa Roberts, Tanya Dutton. Row 3: Kristi Russell, Michelle Calton, Nandy Stages, Bentley Miller, Stephanie Thomsen, Lauren Hiatt, Carrie Plocher. Row 4: Tim Lemen, Michael Droste, Gina Gruettemeyer, Kelli Long, Kristin Orf, Joe Fuemmeler. 284 Organizations (Page 285) Seniors Shannon Ross and Brad Niebling present at the Psi Chi Research Symposium. The symposium lasted all day and was held in Ryle Hall. It included a banquet for students. The symposium offered opportunities for students and psychology faculty to get to know one another better. The organization participated in several events throughout the year such as the AIDS Walk, (photo by Tina Patel) Senior Mike Mueller presents during Psi Chi's Research Symposium on Feb. 28. The symposium was an annual event for the organization (photo by Tina Patel) Seniors Elisabeth Engel and Candra Gill of Sigma Tau Delta work at a booth at the Ryle Christmas Market. Many groups participated in the event as a fund raiser. Some of the proceeds went to Victim Support Services (photo by Tina Patel) ...A VISION through an honorary organization. Psi Chi Psi Chi psychology honor society offered psychology students information about careers and graduate schools in psychology. Inducted members had to be of sophomore standing, have a 3.00 cumulative GPA and had completed nine hours in psychology. Members also had to complete two hours of community service and serve on two committees. Psi Chi also had affiliate members that could participate in all organization activities but were not recognized nationally. The 65 members of Psi Chi sponsored the third annual Psychology Research Conference in the spring. The group held a banquet for students to meet with psychology faculty. Psi Chi members were involved in the community by participating in the AIDS Walk, Special Olympics and supporting the Salvation Army and Victim Support Services. Psi Chi members had the opportunity to graduate with Psi Chi honors. Sigma Beta Delta Sigma Beta Delta honorary business fraternity was composed of about 20 members consisting of students and faculty. The group was organized to encourage and recognize scholarship and accomplishment among students of business, administration and management. Sigma Beta Delta participated in charitable and academic programs throughout the year. Students with high scholarship and good moral character were invited to join the organization. Business professors held positions as officers. Sigma Tau Delta Sigma Tau Delta international English honor society had 30 active members. The organization was open to all students with sophomore standing, a 3.00 GPA and completion of three upper- level English classes. Group members participated in the Ryle Christmas Market and held workshops for local students. Sigma Tau Delta members sponsored a book drive to collect English materials for Tibet and a bandfest to raise money to send members to a convention. Five members presented papers at an international convention in Anaheim, Calif. Honor 285 (Page 286) Row 1: Amy Jones-public relations, Heather Ditzer-special events, Leigh Bohack, Bethany Pendino, Joan Hildmann, Julia Mast, Carrie Sabourin, Brandi Patterson. Row 2: Kinzie Boothe, Monica Detrixhe, Stacey Stovall, Sally Vermilion, Dennis Stokes-campus minister, Joe Bunhl, Jenny Van Diesen, Reanne Lane, Stephanie Cooper. Row 3: Jennifer Ice, Danita Bonivillian, Kevin Martin- president, Nicole Livingston, Brock Neil, Tim Suddarth, Betsy Driskill, Stacie Boes, Jodi Flowers. Row 4: Katy Bryan, Christine Ritchey, Rod Simms, David Hunsaker, Greg Xander. Row 1: Heidi Green, Lynn Schiermeyer, Amy Taylor, Melanie Ballanger, Jessi Dobbins, Melissa Johanning, Julie Wright, Courtney Calder. Row 2: Erica Duenow, Amelia Campbell, Amanda Bunyard, Jennifer Brand, Chrissy Eatherton, Valerie Flury, Heather Mosley, Mary Walters, Daphne Rutledge. Row 3: John Cross, Audra Alson, Angela Raines, June Dandridge, Kenneth Boyce, Darryl Record. Row 4: Ryan Calder, Katie Shupe, Alan Boushard, Tim Siebe, Kevin Nance, Stephanie Starnes. Campus Pastor Bill Schuerman and his son Daniel join students from the Lutheran Student Fellowship in celebrating the unusally warm October weather with a hay ride at the University farm. The organization worked closely with Faith Lutheran Church. They sponsored many activities throughout the year for students to combine spirituality with fun. The Fellowship was open to anyone who was interested in a Christian way of living. Captive Free, a youth encounter band brought to campus by Lutheran Student Fellowship, plays in Down Under (photo submitted) Every one loves a clown as the First Baptist Student Group hands out balloons duringthe Home coming Parade.(photo submitted) 286 Organization (Page 287) Everyone has something to contribute at the Baptist Student Union. In November, the freshmen of the BSU were given a chance to work on their leadership skills by running Focus, the BSU weekly meetings (photo submitted) ...A PLACE TO WORSHIP through a religious organization. Baptist Student Union The Baptist Student Union, consisting of 125 members, was open to anyone. The BSU took four students to China for a cultural exchange in December. The exchange was with the Chinese Christian Council Church. Early in the year, some of the BSU members participated in the state- wide conference Getaway '97. Over 700 college students joined together in Roach, Mo. First Baptist Student Group First Baptist Church sponsored programs for the student group members, such as inviting the group to dinner at parishioners' houses and hosting Sunday school classes. Upperclassmen adopted freshmen and showed them around campus and Kirksville through a Big Brother /Big Sister program. Group members dropped in on students during freshman week, surprising them with cookies and other snacks. A January retreat provided time with God and a chance to escape classes. Lutheran Student Fellowship The Lutheran Student Fellowship held prayer, worship and Bible studies in conjunction with Faith Lutheran Church. The group sponsored icecream socials and barbecues for students new to campus. The group brought storyteller Steven James to campus and organized the annual CROP walk which raised over $1,100. In conjunction with Faith Lutheran Church, Lutheran Student Fellowship served international students an American-style Thanksgiving dinner. Row 1. Karin Farber, Heather Smith-leadership, Danita Bonvillian-president, Amy Taylor- leadership, Amy Spray. Row 2: Ben VanKuren, Vivian Coleman-campus ministry, Tom Tabb, Adam Adams, Katy Hardy, Jean White. Row 1: Rick Emnett-treasurer, Danette Thomas-vice president, Debbie Hunt-president, Emily Gluesing-secretary, Bich Pham. Row 2: Andy Schultz, Julie Bender, Jeff Schultz, John Brockman, Jennifer Kidd. Row 3: Amy Linsenbardt, Laura Meierhoff, Andrew Oberdeck, Adam Mehlhorn, Joel Dieterichs. Religious 287 (Page 288) ... TO HAVE SPIRITUALITY through a religious organization. Campus Christian Fellowship Campus Christian Fellowship was an organization open to all Christian students. Many of the 500 members of CCF were part of 40 different small-group Bible studies. Services were held in Kirk Building every Sunday and at Greenwood Elementary School on Wednesday evenings. The CCF house, located at the comer of Randolph and Halliburton, served as a base for the religious organization. The group was led by campus minister Joe Belzer and three students. Campus Christian Fellowship sponsored and participated in many activities throughout the year. The group planned both men's and women's retreats throughout the year, which focused on learning more about God and His word. The group competed in campus intramurals and other planned events such as coffeehouses and hay rides. Campus Crusade for Christ Campus Crusade for Christ was an interdenominational Christian organization created to make Christ known on campus. The Truman group was one of the hundreds of CCC organizations across the United States and international campuses. The organization, consisting of about 50 members, met weekly. At its meetings, the members had speakers and sang. Many times the speakers were various students, community church members or CCC's staff couple. The organization held Bible studies at different members' apartments or dormitory rooms during the week. Some members participated in an open forum discussion on the different religions around the world. CCC sponsored various religious programs in the residence halls. Whenever CCC felt it was needed, it showed the Jesus "film" in the residence halls and throughout campus in order to continue with its goal of making Christ known and felt on the Truman State University campus. Friendship and memories that endure for a long time to come are made during college years and through participation in organizations. At a Campus Crusade for Christ retreat, freshman Heidi Lorimor, junior Andrea Klarner, freshman Lidia Saleniuc, graduate student Tami Poehlman, freshman Shelby Swan and freshman Lori Anderson take the time to caputure those memories on film, (photo submitted) The Activities Fair is a way for each student on campus to discover which organizations they would like to join and for each organization to try and recruit new members. The members of Campus Christian Fellowship had a table at the fair and tried to attract new members through information and free stuff. Many organizations gave away candy, pens and cookies to grab the attention of students (photo by Mary Ziegler) 288 Organizations (Page 289) Row 1: Benjamin Ryan, Monty Platz, James Armstrong, Kevin Nance, Rob Siemer, Walter Polnak, Douglas Cutler, Tim Hudson. Row 2: Mark Guirguis, Eric Dieckmann, Catherine Clamp, Brent Franke, Janson Gates, Sara Dalman, Kim Oelschlaeger, Jennifer Tadsen, Janeen Traen. Row 3: Callie Roberts, Susan Kehoe, Joe Brown, Julie Tolliver, Danny Maranan, Erin Wright, Kim Carpenter. Row 4: Kurt Mason, Susan Senger, Cory Milles, Tamara Hechst, Katie Stokes, Deena Boyd, Mary Nutter. Row 1: Katie Lippincott, Robert Osgood, Wes Bowen, Roberto Weissler, Kurt Bethel, Jenny Hughes, Sunshine Fleeman, Patrick Gibbons. Row 2: Karen Van Cleave, Beth Woodin, Stephanie Wiedlocher, Larissa Ball, Tara Eby, Laurie Wager, Stephanie Wintermann, Sara Braaf, Julie Olson. Row 3: Staci Garvin, Becky Veitch, Laura Painter, Kristen Leiby, Katherine Albers, Kris Bukkley, Stacey Swenson, Becky Byers. Row 4: Krissy Vogel, Jill Quigley, Jennifer Bauwers, Mayly Yang, Adrienne Gerke, Meghan McCormick, Crystal Williams. Row 1: Dan Reside, Jeff Zeigler, Aimee Senf, Shelly Yaeger, Beth Siemer, Liza Mendenhall, Jason Herbig, Andrea Beccos. Row 2: Kathleen Gawronski, Daron Christesen, Kelly Dolles, Anne Beshears, Sarah McAlpin, Michael Francis, Jessica McVeigh, Eric Staub, Kevin Garthe. Row 1: Wes Bowen, Pedro Martinez, Deena Boyd, Mark Guirguis, Susan Kehoe, Tom Osgood, Lauren Willard, Beth Snyder. Row 2: Kathleen Gawronski, Nicole Livingston, Alana Schwier, Robert Osgood, Amie Ford, Lori Anderson, Heidi Lorimor, Mary Brandis. Row 3: Jami Marstall, Lidia Saleniuc, Katie Lippincott, Tami Poehlman, Rob Weissler, Lori Schwartz, Aaron Patton, Daren Chisteson, Beryi Tinnia. Taking a much-needed break from school and their studies, the members of Lutheran Student Fellowship enjoy a retreat at Turkey Hill Bible Camp outside of Jefferson City, Mo. The retreat was attended by college students from across Missouri, (photo submitted) Religious 289 (Page 290) ...TO STRENGTHEN YOUR FAITH through a religious organization. Catholic Newman Center The Catholic Newman Center strived to build a faith community through prayer, study, service and recreation. It served the nearly 2,000 Catholics on the Truman campus, as well as Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, and was open to people of all beliefs. The Newman Center was led by the Newman Council. In addition to weekly Masses, the Newman Center held many regular events, including Prayer on the Floor, Catholic Students Assembled, spiritual groups and choir practice. Special events throughout the year included barbecues, open study during Finals Week, community Masses, retreats and social events. The Newman Center participated in community service with Mary Immaculate parish and local service organizations. Newmanites competed in Homecoming activities, placing third in the skit competition and winning the Chairman's Cup for small groups. Wesley Student Center The Wesley Student Center was a place to call home for the Methodist students on campus. With a focus on developing students as Christians and as Christian leaders, the Wesley Student Center strove to have an impact. The center served approximately 45 students by offering two Bible Study groups and one worship service weekly. Road rallies, bowling nights and tailgate parties gave a chance to socialize and get away from it all as did attending the state-wide Wesley Float Trip at Bennet Springs in Lebanon, Mo. Participation in the North Korean Food boxes project with Methodist Churches across the nation allowed Wesley members the opportunity to serve people across the globe in their battle against famine. Freshman Dawn Jones contributes to the Wesley Student annual turkey dinner by preparing the dessert. The event was an annual fund raiser held at First United Methodist Chruch. It was held Nov. 16. (photo by Cheri Heiser) Row 1: Jennifer Baumann, Andy Bartek, Sara Kukuczka-committee liaison, Karen Coole-secretary, Jennifer Odefey-president, Teresa McAlpine-executive officer, Bettie Lesczynski-director, Anthony Colombo. Row 2: James Schmieder, Megan Hackmann, Anne Leicht, Chris Flieger, Eric Veile, Julia Hempel, Heather Fester. Row 3: Joslyn Mathis, Marya Lucas, Ken Lederle, Dan Horst, Theresa Stringham, Lori Drake, Heather Hackmann. Row 1: Emily Sides, Eric Staub, Tricia Boyle, Jeremy Early, Christina Heckenkamp, Ken Hussey, Jean Anne Cauwenbergh, Carrie Grantham. Row 2: Susie Qualls, Tricia Audrain, Mandy Kliefoth, Michelle Morrison, Melissa Mayo, Sara Schmitt, Carolyn Pihir, Sarah Barnes, Erika Hernandez. Row 3: Diana Roshek, Lesley Kuhl, Abby Heckman, Melissa Lehmann, Amy Evans, Maggie Bauer, Angie Hardin. Row 4: Kate Koenig, Patricia Hutchison, Melissa Reese, Bridget Munsterman, Melanie Yuracko, Aaron Nord. 290 Organizations (Page 291) Soaring high above the stage in Baldwin Auditorium, sophomore Eric Staub demonstrates his flexibility as part of the Catholic Newman Center Homecoming skit. The skit was entitled "Where in Kirksville is Carmen Sandiego?" and featured the "Safety Dance." Newman worked to incorporate spirituality with service and fellowship by participating in activities such as Hospice 2000 and dances, (photo by Josh Adams) Senior Sara Kukuczka explains her beliefs in the Catholic religion at a panel discussion at the Catholic Newman Center. (photo by Hemal Patel) Volunteering her time at First United Methodist Church, freshman Sarah Hamilton helps in the kitchen (photo by Cheri Heiser) Row 1: Eric Anderson-campus minister, John Alexander-peer minister, Carolyn Vibbert-peer minister, Jennifer Carter-peer minister, Justin Ryburn-peer minister. Row 2: Sarah Hamilton, Melanie Horst, Dawn Jones, Jennifer Sloey, Jennifer Gooch, Danette Rardon-vice president. Row 3: Brandon Lemons, Curtis Barber, Cheri Heiser, Walter Coats. Religious 291 (Page 292) GROUP offers option With new goals this year, Prism was well on its way to completing them. Prism was created to provide an atmosphere where bisexuals, lesbians and gays could enjoy fellowship with others in the community. It wanted to create tolerance among homosexuals, as well as heighten the comfort levels for people wanting to reveal their sexuality. Prism made its impact on the Truman campus and beyond by participating in many events this year such as Triangle Coalition, the Privacy Rights Education Project, Campus Activists and National Awareness Week. Meeting Chair Leo Kirsch said the organization worked more with the campus this year to get more accomplished. "We have a broad range of goals," [Kirsch said. Some of its goals included starting a Diversity Task Force and a lesbian, gay and bisexual resource center on campus. The Diversity Task Force would be implemented to address discrimination issues on campus, including sexually-oriented discrimination. With the event the campus witnessed earlier in the school year, when two men were attacked because they were thought to be homosexuals, Prism decided it was time to take action. There were also problems in the residence halls for some homosexual students, junior Michelle Kenyon said. Students gather near the fountain at the Student Union Building in support of Prism's efforts to educate the campus community about homosexuality. Prism was open to anyone and had a large membership of about 40 members. The group supported the efforts to start a Diversity Task Force. The group also wanted to open a lesbian, gay and bisexual resource center with materials such as books and magazines that could be used by all students. In addition to working toward diversity causes, Prism also held social events such as dances. The resource center would provide the campus with educational books and magazines for students' personal and classroom use. Though Kirsch said there were no concrete plans for the center, he said that President Jack Magruder had been helping the organization in the development of the center. Overall, Prism was proud of the progress it made in making a positive impact on campus. "First semester we accomplished all the goals that we set, and we will accomplish all our goals for second semester, also," Kirsch said. The organization was especially proud of its increased membership. Its membership started with four members and increased to over 40 members as of January 1998. The organization also increased its heterosexual membership. Prism was one organization that put forth effort to be diverse. Despite the problems it may have faced as it tried to protect students that were victimized, it still offered membership to anyone interested. "All are welcome throughout the entire spectrum of sexuality," Kirsch said. by Stacey Bumpus Sidewalk chalk on campus encourages people to "come out" during a Prism sponsored Coming Out Day. Messages of support were written on sidewalks around campus. (photo by Tina Patel) 292 Organizations (Page 293) Freshman Luke Willman enjoys a little swing dancing with his partner at the University Swinger's Mardi Gras dance in February. The dance was open to all Unversity students (photo by Cheri Heiser) Since most students could not make it to Mardi Gras, the University Swingers brought Mardi Gras to the campus. The organization frequently sponsored dances in the SUB Down Under as a way to promote the group and different dance styles. In the fall, the University Swingers sponsored a country line dancing night. The group also performed during Homecoming and Lakeside Revue, dazzling audiences with swing and tango dancing. The group was open to all students that showed an interest in wanting to learn how to dance (photo by Cheri Heiser) "Swing your partners" took on a new meaning as the University Swingers danced the night away in Kirk Gym on Tuesday nights. The University Swingers filled the gym every week with 50 to 75 people eager to learn the dance steps characterized as swing. People from the community, KCOM and Truman took advantage of this time to swing. University Swingers was founded in the fall of 1994 by senior co-president Scott Hutcheson and Truman alumna Laura Knox. According to Hutcheson, the organization grew immensely, specially after the group started practicing in Kirk Gym. "Before we had 30 or 35 people kind of crowded in the hallway," Hutcheson said. "But now, we have room for anybody to show up." Swing dancing began in the 1920s as a way for people to express themselves through jazz music. It was originally called the Lindy and became popular during dance contests as the jitterbug during the 1940s. Despite its name, the Swingers did a lot more than just the swing. The members also taught the tango, waltz, cha-cha and other dances to anyone who wanted to learn. The club used many of the moves it learned from Regina Lindhorst, assistant professor of health and exercise science, and Melody Jennings, instructor of health and exercise science. The members also picked up some of their dance moves from movies and later shared them with the organization. The Swingers used dance as a way to get together, have fun and educate others through the various times periods of dance. "I went in with no knowledge of dancing, and it has been a great learning experience for me," senior Joshua Lenon said. "It is one of the things I make time for." The Swingers had two divisions: open and performance group. The open group was available to anyone interested in learning various dances, while auditions were held for the members of the performance group. The performance group was originally started as entertainment for the half time of Lakeside Revue, but it had recently turned into a way to educate the public. Co-president Anne Tagenstecher had been a member of University Swingers since its beginning. She started Without any real experience, but eventually became a member of the performance group. The performance group practiced three hours a week and volunteered its time at special events. The group also put on an educational performance for the elderly at a retirement home in Kirksville. The Funds Allotment Council enabled the Swingers to hold four dances on campus. According to Hutcheson, about 150 to 200 people attended each dance. "Swingers has brought a lot of different people together," Tagenstecher said. "People can take the steps learned, wherever they go, even on to more dance classes." . . . by Tracy Snider Prism/ University Swingers 293 (Page 294) A Abbott, Amy 234 Abel, Kjrsten 77, 99,178 Abrewczynski, Lisa 209 Accounting Club 262 Achleitner, Sarah 210, 216 Actuarial Science Club 262 Adair, Evan 57, 242 Adair, Gale 140,199 Adam, Matthew 250, 284 Adams, Abby 252 Adams, Adam 64,283,287 Adams, Chancie 250, 255 Adams, Heather 140, 260, 320 Adams, Jen 170, 202, 260, 270, 320 Adams, Josh 170, 260, 320 Adams, Kimberly 200 Adams, Patrick 244 Adams, Tracie Lynn 197 Adkins, Paula 234 Africano, Sam 159, 244 Aguilar, Paula 257 Agustin, Michael 218, 226 Ahn, Vicki 200 Ahrens, Dana 234, 283 Ahrens, David 244 Ahrens, Holly 201, 283 Ahring, Daniel 242 Aitkens, Erin 273 Akers, Sean 257 Akester, Charles 215 Alber, Amy 178, 267 Alber, Matthew 228 Albers, Katherine 140, 199, 289 Albright, Emily 140 Alexander, Fiona 263 Alexander, John 129, 270, 276, 291 Alexander, Julie 239 Alexander, Kevin 140, 200,257 Alexander, Matthew 137,178, 258 Alexander, Natalie 114 Alexander, Shelly 140 Allee, Meredith 244 Allen, Carrie 278 Allen, Kenny 225 Allen, Michele 260 Allen, Stephen 267, 284 Allie, Jennifer 266, 267 Allison, Zach 67 Allmon, Adam 250 Allton, Kendra 202 Alpha Chi Sigma 263 Alpha Gamma Delta 232 Alpha Gamma Rho 233 Alpha Kappa Alpha 233 Alpha Kappa Lambda 234 Alpha Lambda Chi 240, 241 Alpha Phi Sigma 276 Alpha Phi 234, 235 Alpha Phi Omega 195, 200, 201 Alpha Psi Omega 276 Alpha Sigma Alpha 239 Alpha Sigma Gamma 195, 202 Amann, Elizabeth 239 Ambrose, Ruben 113 Amelung, Joanne 257 American Chemical Society 263 Amer. Marketing Assoc. 265 Amick, Chris 66, 67 Anderhuss, Kirsten 265 Anders, Cassandra 178, 226, 273, 281 Andersen, Allan 159 Anderson, Ben 159,197, 200, 257 Anderson, Eric 291 Anderson, Heine 74 Anderson, Jarrett 67 Anderson, Katherine 94, 202 Anderson, Lori 140, 288, 289 Anderson, Melinda 140 Anderson, Natalie 268 Andrews, Justin 247 Andrews, Roger 140 Anfield, Melissa 165, 224 Angstrom, Kelly 140, 257 Anselmo, Katy 159, 224, 265 Anshus, Tina 140,179,199, 224, 260,323 Anson, Keri 245 Anthony, Kelly 202, 232,255 Antognoli, Matt 71 Appel, Carl 200 Applegate, John 120,121 Apter, Charlie 216 Aranda, Ben 247, 282 Arendall, Mike 38 Ariskell, Jeremy 258 Armstrong, Bobby 243 Armstrong, Clinton 170 Armstrong, Dominic 110,140,228 Armstrong, James 289 Armstrong, John 205 Arnold, Mike 99 Arredondo, Rudy 249 Arth, Jennifer 170, 217, 224, 265 Artz, Nathan 85 Arunski, Nathan 240 Asbury, LaTricia 266 Aschoff, Michael 236 Ashby, Suzanne 224 Assoc, for Comp. Macli i. 265 Assoc, of Black Collegians 254 Astrack, Katie 207, 234 Atkinson, Justin 178 Aton, Sarah 112 Atterberry, David 159 Atwell, Heidi 99 AuBuchon, Becky 263 Auchenbach, Sean 250 Auckly, Jocelyn 170,260, 273 Audrain, Tricia 34,228,290 Audubon Society 210 Aumiller, Keith 71,159 Aversman, Aaron 64, 250 Avramov, Todor 284 Aydt, Peter 58 Ayres, Jason 250 Ayres, John 283 B Baack, Daniel 49,123 Bach, Susan 252 Bachmann, B.T. 237 Bachmann, Sarah 207, 239 Backstrom, Madonna 276 Bacott, Josh 243 Bacott, Justus 242 Baden, David 228, 254 The following businesses would like to show their support of Truman State University and the Classes of 1997 and 1998. Aileron's Casual Cafe "A Little Touch of the City" 2523 Business 63 South Kirksville, Missouri 63501 (660) 665-6700 Sparks' Cleaners, Inc. Sparks' Construction, Inc. 505 North Marion Kirksville, Missouri 63501 (660) 665-4623 NEMO Beer Wholesalers North Highway 63 Kirksville, Missouri 63501 (660) 665-7659 Hightower Wholesale, Inc. 511 North Marion Kirksville, Missouri 63501 (660) 665-8158 Kirksville Farm & Home 100 West Potter Kirksville, Missouri 63501 (660) 665-7268 294 Index (Page 295) Singer-songwriter John Denver died Oct. 12 when his experimental plane crashed into Monterey Bay in California. The 53-year old had eight platinum records to his credit when he died. (AP photo) Bader, Sharon 245 Baehr, Claudine 225, 226 Bailey, Donna 191 Baiotto, Tracy 82 Baker, Jay 215 Baker, Jessica 140 Baker, Melissa 205 Baker, Nicole 244 Baker, Ruth 202 Baker, Thad 100,101 Baldi, Ellen 252, 254 Balke, Julie 68 Ball, Larissa 41, 140, 266, 289 Ballanger, Melanie 178, 286 Ballew, Jenny 178, 248 Balluff, Anne 140 Balog, Brad 226, 268 Balven, John 85 Banaskavich, Christine 159, 265,273 Bancroft, Alan 236 Bandy, Michelle 205, 215 Bang, James 123, 280 Banocy, Jodi 140 Baptist Student Union 286 Barber, Curtis 291 Barber, Latonya 217 Barfield, William 140, 283 Barfield, William E. III 196 Barker, Amanda 106 Barker, Amy 245 Barker, Paul 243 Barlar, Sarah 226, 257 Barnard, Brian 267 Barnes Jr., James 231 Barnes, Sarah 67,140, 290 Barnhart, Matthew 250 Barr, Holly Lynn 224, 228, 265, 273 Barr, Nathan 250 Barry, Matt 74 Barry, Michelle 202 Bart, Bill 231 Bartek, Andy 24, 40,170, 290 Barth, Douglas 178, 247, 276 Barton, Dave 58 Bartos, Tia 265 Bartow, Sherry 202, 207 Barts, Erica 170, 202 Baseball 56,57 Bastean, Nicholas 159, 265 Battern, Rebecca 140, 216, 226, 270, 273 Baucom, Chris 74 Bauer, Amy 159,196, 224, 228,273 Bauer, Brian 236 Bauer, Kevin 123,178 Bauer, Margaret 141, 290 Baughman, Russell 191, 226 Baumann, Jenniferl70,196, 260, 273, 290, 323 Bauwers, Jennifer 289 Bayer, Joseph 67 Bayer, Meggan 178, 200, 216 Beachum, Kathleen 170, 202 Beadle, Kelly 268 Beal, Mihi 239 Beall, Brian 141, 215, 324 Beasley, Stephanie Hendon 223 Beavers, Paula 202, 268 Bebb, Bryan 197, 207 Bebe, Matthew 243 Bebermeyer, Carrie 245 Beccos, Andrea 289 Beck, Carolynne 148 Beck, Laura 178,264, 265 Becker, Anne 170, 278 Becker, Jacki 239 Becker, Jason 141 Becker, Josh 236 Beckfield, Jason 254 Beckman, Bryan 237 Beckmann, Aaron 57 Beckmeyer, Brian 141 Becks, Eric 250 Becks, Susan 164 Bedard, Joe 265 Bednarczyk, Kathryn 141 Beegle, Tom 67,267 Beersman, Mary Sue 279 Beffa, Tim 262, 282 Behrens, Susan 178, 239 Beine, Erika 200 Bekebrede, Brad 236 Belanger, Jay 279 Bell, Greg 236 Bell, Jennifer 178, 202, 210, 276 Bell, Lori 232 Bell, Schevone 217 Beller, Travis 242 Belzer, Joe 288 Bender, Julia 252 Bender, Julie 141,207, 287 Bender, Stacey 276 Benigno, Jennifer 202, 239 Benmuvhar, Mark 226 Benner, Chris 8, 89, 236 Benner, Elizabeth 141, 271 Benner, Greg 226 Benson, Jill 77 Benson, Lindsey 207 Benson, Shawn 196 Benton, Andrea 248 Benton, Angela 159, 201 Bequette, Bill 34, 225, 276 Berete, Balia 170 Berger, Brian 23, 207, 252 Bergman, Shawn 56,57 Bergmann, Ryan 276 Bergquist, Janna 234 Berna, Lisa 141, 202 Berner, Laurel 178, 279 Berns, Michael 234, 235 Bernstein, Stephen 236 Berron, Julie 266 Berry, Suzanne 141, 259 Bert, Mickie 252 Bertels, Heather 141, 275 Bertelsmeyer, Susan 204, 207,239 Besand, Jennifer 159, 268 Beshears, Anne 289 Bessinger, Sara 141, 239 Best, Jon 236 Beste, Sean 247, 265 Beta Beta Beta 276 Beta Omega Beta 210 Beta Theta Pi 236, 237 Bethel, Kurt 289 Beutler, Ruth Anne 27 Beyer, Emily 143 Beyer, Nathan 170, 260, 265 Bhave, Sunil 64, 71 Bibbs, Shari 178 Bickel, Jessica 85 Bieber, Simone 257 Bierbaum, Tim 218, 221, 224,268 Bieser, Joseph 247 Biggs, Adam 250 Biggs, Clay 57, 236 Bikins, Andrew 268 Billington, Kristen 141, 202 Bingham, Curtis 244 Binversie, Angie 248 Birdsell, Christina 159 Birdsong, Jeff 56,57 Birkel, Matt 236 Birkel, Tim 170, 236 Birkenholz, Todd 250 Bishop, Tina 141 Bitter, Amy 207 Bixler, Paige 72, 73, 278 Black, A.J. 177 Black, Andrea 278 Black, Andrew 39 Black, Evan 93, 215, 216 Blackburn, Christian 64,71 Blackburn, Kathleen 197 Blackburn, Nick 64, 71 Blackmon, Monica 159, 263 Blackmore, James 67 Blackwell, Debbie 178 Blain, Tabi 226 Blair, Ellen 268 Index 295 (Page 296) Blake, Lara 231, 232 Blankenship, Eric 218, 226, 268 Blanton/Nason Hall Senate 196 Bliley, Kelly 257 Block, Dave 57 Block, Joel 178, .201, 284 Block, Jordan 239 Blocker, Michelle 170, 244 Bloomfield, Tom 240 Blue Key 276 Blue, Lakisha 159, 217 Blum, Jenny 271 Blumenkamp, Jennifer 170, 200,268, 213 Bock, Amanda 171 Bodenhamer, Jennifer 159 Boeger, Charity 178 Boehme, Joshua 159, 257, 259 Boehmer, Heather 196 Boennighausen, Dave 234 Boes, Stacie 68, 69, 159, 270,271, 276, 286 Bohac, John 130,131 Bohack, Leigh 286 Bohon, Brett 250 Bokermann, Mike 250 Bolesta, Laura 141 Bolian, Elizabeth 179 Bollaert, Heather 265 Bollenberg, Meaghan 234 Bolz, Patty 108 Bommarito, Amanda 234 Bonnell, Brandy 199 Bonness, Brian 57 Bonucchi, Jim 108,109,199, 259 Bonvillian, Danita 171, 276, 277,286, 287 Boonkham, Martin 258 Booth, Katie 232 Booth, Laura 31,172 Boothe, Kinzie 286 Bopp, James 122,123 Borcherding, Denise 179, 201 Bordeaux, Annette 159 Borders, Sheri 252 Borengasser, Jeff 85 Borgia, Bill 162 Borman, Tyler 201, 263 Bormann, Cindy 216 Bormann, Kurt 67 Born, Colleen 201 Bornfleth, Michael 242 Borter, Lynae 202 Boschert, Rhys 96 Bosshardt, Jenniferl23, 239, 281 Boullear, Marilee 85, 207 Boushard, Alan 286 Bouton, Gretchen 86 Bouwers, Jennifer 141 Bowden, Allison 141, 210 Bowen, Jack 191 Bowen, Robert 244 Bowen, Wes 289 Bowerman, Sarah 259 Bowers, Amy 282 Bowers, Angie 260 Bowers, Justina 202 Bowles, Amanda 200 Bowles, Matt 96 Bowling, Scott 267 Boxleitner, Becky 209 Boyce, Kenneth 286 Boyd, Deena 141, 289 Boyd, Joanna 257, 262 Boyer, Laura 218,226,273 Boyher, Amy 141, 202 Boyle, Tricia 24, ,204, 290 Boyt, Meredith 78,79 Bozler, Keith 243, 260 Braaf, Sara 123,179, 200, 278,289 Braband, Melinda 245 Brader, Jonathan 220,228 Bradford, Kirsta 252 Brady, Dan 99 Brady, Gavin 247 Brady, Kelli 84,85 Brady, Olga 142,255 Brammer, Marisa 159 Brand, Jennifer 286 Brand, Jessica 258 Brandis, Mary 262,289 Brann, Jennifer 199,215,216,225,273 Branson, Brandy 201,268,279 Branson, Michael 226 Brass Choir 218 Braswell, Molly 239 Braun, Benjamin 39,142 Braun, Matthew 152, 240,255,322 Brayden, Diana 200,266 Brayden, Steve 71 Breault, Michele 231 Breck, Liesel 263 Bredbenner, Kristi 79, 232 Bredenkoette, Steve 250 Breed, Chett 190 Breed, Suanna 190 Breite, Elaine 171 Breland, Fabian 67, 179, 231, 240,241,267 Brengard, Brooke 215, 216 Brennecke, Ann 179 Brenneke, Stephanie 99, 159, 260, 323 Breuckmann, Ryan 204 Breuning, Marijke 190 Brewer, Aaron 142, 220 Brewer, Jason 199 Brewer, Justin 68 Brewer, Mike 50,104, 143, 196, 197 Brewer, Nathan 247, 263 Brittain, Melissa 142 Brockman, John 71, 287 Broders, Sheri 231 Broekelmann, Don 250 Brogowski, Jenn 171, 202 Brokaw, Lisa 215, 216 Brookins, Tony 142, 217 Brooks, Christine 24, , 179, 210 Brooks, J. 67 Brookshier, Angela 265 Brown, Alina 159 Brown, Brian 58 Brown, Chris 88, 242 Brown, Christina 142 Brown, Joe 289 Brown, Jonathan 249 Brown, Matt 158,159 Brown, Natanya 254 Brown, Neal 159 Brown, Pat 64, 71 Brown, Regina 228 Brown, Ryan 94, 243 Brown, Sarah 67,110, 202, 248, 260, 323 Brown, Tim 220 Brubaker, Sarah 93, 215, 216, 272, 273 Brueckmann, Ryan 158, 240 Bruemer, Nicole 239, 265 Bruemmer, Gretchen 73 Bruer, Jason 247 Brugnara, Marcie 201 Bruhl, Joseph 159 Bruner, Dusty 58 Bruns, Amanda 207, 234 Bruns, Becky 253 Bruns, Shannon 215, 244 Brush, Ryan 224, 265 Bryan, Katy 207, 286 Bubb, Carrie 215, , 216, 273 Bubulo, Kurt 80 Buchheit, Jennifer 223 Buckallew, Scott 88 Bueneman, Laura 159 Buergler, Jeffrey 243 Buhler, Calvin 88,89 Bukkley, Kris 289 Bulen, Jay 218 Bullock, Michelle 142 Bunch, Jeremy 179 Bunhl, Joe 286 Bunyard, Amanda 260, 286 Burch, Emilie 202 Burgdorf, Joshua 250 Burgers, Sonya 82,159 Burgess, Susie 244 Burkemper, Kelly 266 Burkhardt, Carol 171, 268 Burnett, Catherine 142, 275 Burnett, Joyce 37 Burns, Erin 73 Burns, Jason A. 257 Burns, John 247 Burns, Kathryn 201, 210 Burns, Lynn 208 Burr, Derek 242 Burroughs, Jennifer 245 Burrus, Christy 160, 266 Busch, Bryna 82 Bush, Kara 239 Business Admin. Club 265 Busold, Damien 99 Busse, Sarah 273 Bussen, Tim 67 Butler, Alana 231 Butler, Jen 215, 239 The Women's National Basketball Association completed its inaugural season with the Houston Comets defeating the New York Liberty for the championship. As the season came to a close, the WNBA announced that the eight-team league would grow to 10 teams in 1998. (AP photo) 296 index (Page 297) The Top Ten Reasons to Bank at Bank Midwest in Kirksville 10. Three 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. More than 40 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, N. Highway 63-665-1950, Hy-Vee facility 500 N. Baltimore-665-2770 Kirksville, Missouri 63501 Member FDIC Butler, Jerid 57,58 Butler, Lane 142, 261 Butler, Leslie 171, 204, 217 Butler, Lisa 258 Byerley, Keven 142 Byers, Matt 74 Byers, Rebecca 142,199, 289 Byington, Erin 46 Byland, Jay 58 Byrd, Cherron 142, 217 Byrnes, Nate 179, 200, 201, 207, 213, 257, 268 Caby, Robert 237 Cadwell, Katie 213 Caffney, Joe 231 Cahill, Melissa 231, 248 Cain, Jim 99 Cain, Kim 244 Calaga, Rama Rao 142, 212 Calcuttawala, Rahil 266 Calder, Courtney 286 Calder, Ryan 286 Caldwell, Matt 201 Callahan, Christina 142 Callanan, Karen 142 Callicott, Trisha 171, 239 Callow, Jessica 239 Caltagirone, Victoria 179, 232 Calto, Nicole 63 Calton, Michelle 179, 200, 266, 284 Cameron, Dale 257 Campbell, Amelia 142, 286 Campbell, Kelly 248 Campbell, Matthew 179, 247 Campus Activities Leaders 204 CCF 289 Campus Crusade for Christ 289 Campus PALS 204 Canessa, Cyria 160 Canessa, Lucy 261 Cannon, Maureen 239 Cannon, Mike 76,77 Cantoria 194, 228 Cantrell, Brie 261, 268 Cardinal Key 278 Carleton, Jed 110, ,210,211 Carlson, Christine 31,123,179, 204, 207, 278 Carlton, Dave 250 Carpenter, Andy 263 Carpenter, Kim 160, 201, 289 Carpenter, Kris 273 Carpenter, Lucas 237 Carroll, Matt 250 Carron, Angela 142, 208 Carron, Laura 252 Carter, Jennifer 179,284, 291 Carter, Natasha 73,160, 263 Carter, Satonya 72,73 Cartwright, Debi 265, 284 Case, Jaclyn 207, 284 Case, Joel 142 Cason, Chris 234 Casper, Amanda 142 Cates, Taylor 67 Catholic Newman Center 290 Catlett, Carrie 68,142 Cato, Sibyl 90 Cauwenbergh, Jean Anne 142,254, 290 Cavanagh, Moira 110,149,208 Caves, Jon 231 Cavin, Scott 96 CayCe, Lesley 205 Challis, John 246, 247 Chambers, Jason 67 Chanay, Kristin 252 Chandler, Lori 245 Chandler, Michelle 99 Chandler, Teresa 209, 262 CHANL 197 Chapell, Justin 179 Cheerleading 62,63v Chen, Rosalie 199, 268, 276, 284 Chenot, Marc 68, 243 Chenoweth, Christian 276 Chickering, Ross 267 Chierek, Joe 260 Chigayeva, Svetlana 212, 259 Childs, Johnny 101 Chinn, Joshua 67 Chiodini, Andy 250 Chirco, Brian 250 Chisteson, Daren 289 Choate, Kim 64 CHOICE 197 Chojnacki, Kathy 208 Chopin, Anne 160, 200 Christensen, J.R. 68, 234 Christesen, Daron 289 Christopher, Ramon 67 Christopherson, Kylie 207, 270 Chui, Chun Tat 160 Chui, Lawrence 128, 212, 267 Church, Jenny 281 Ciaravino, Tony 80 Cinco, Jessica 160, 244, 266 Cira, Curtis 67, 90 Circle K International 205 Cisler, Derek 67, 273 Cizatullina, Elmira 212 Claeys, Luke 242 Claggett, Shalyn 160, 261 Clamp, Catherine 179, 259, 273,289 Clapp, Kay 188 Clark, Amy 258 Clark, Andrea 234 Clark, Cara 206, 207 Clark, Christine 142 Clark, William 217, ,254, 274 Clayton, Nick 236 Clemens, Christine 268 Clemens, Chuck 67 Clemmer, Joe 247 Clickner, Marissa 257, 268 Clifford, Zachary 244 Coats, Walter 291 Cobb, Carrie 215 Cochran, Cara 123, 255, 268 Cochrane, John 64,72 Cody, Clyde 191 Coffey, Chris 179, 268 Cole, Matthew 226, 247 Coleman, Vivian 287 Coles, Brian 197, 282 College Democrats 254 College Music Educators 265 Collett, Jacqueline 34, 222 Collier, Katie 171, 200, 268 Collins, Bridgette 179, 239 Collins, Misty 268 Index 297 (Page 298) Collins, Shane 85,236 Colombo, Anthony 142, 290 Colque, Carla 209 Color Guard 226 Colston, Amy 273 Comm Disorders Assoc 266 Compton, Angie 160,199 Compton, Ken 240 Conaway, Jason 178 Concert Band 219 Cone, Michael 64,143,257 Conine, Alyssa 171,200,260,273 Connors, Erin 57, 63 Conrad, Sarah 278 Cook, Dianna 273 Cook, Jeni 245 Cook, Jonathan 143 Cook, Karen 202 Cook, Kathleen 179 Cook, Nikki 224 Cook, Royce 191 Cooksey, Cassy 160, 205, 207, 270,276 Cooksey, Shannon 268 Coole, Karen 290 Cooper, Angelicia 160 Cooper, Stephanie 171,286 Copeland, Matt 67 Copeland, Neil 204,221, 224,265, 268 Copple, Katie 252 Copple, Tim 236 Corbett, Emily 215,239 Corbett, Jill 143, 225 Corcoran, Sara 99,160,163 Corkery, Colleen 94 Corley, Ben 188,189 Corley, Patricia 123 Cornelius, Greg 268 Cornille, Alisa 276 Cornman, Ari 207 Corso, Sarah 266 Cottingham, Leigh 266 Cottrell, Travis 243 Covrig, Alin 199 Cowan, Jacob 123,231,236,281 Cox, Amanda 171,258 Cox, Matt 74 Cox, Tim 228 Coyle, Jon 71 Crabb, Paul 194, 222, 229 Cracchiolo, Mike 39 Craig, Marcie 248 Craig, Tamara 6,232 Crandall, Laura 239 Cranford, Harmony 232 Crawford, Scott 160 Crenshaw, Amanda 231,245 Crews, Bethany 63 Crews, Jesse 247 Cribb, Jennifer 239 Cridland, Graham 197,199 Crist, Damara 123,179,223,228 Cronin, Meghan 210 Crosby, Brandon 224 Crosby, Jon 225,228,268 Cross Country 64 Cross, John 286 Cross, Laura 273 Cross, Patrick 231,236,281 Crouther, Jen 282 Crow, Jennifer 114,232 Crowell, Amanda 179,213 Cruikshank, Kerri 245 Crum, Melinda 208 Crumpacker, Andrea 215 Cubas, Elbert 283 Cuevas, Juan 252 Culp, Randi 79 Cumming, Katerine 282 Cummings, Donald 67 Cummins, Christa 244 Cummins, Shannon 171, 201, 270, 274, 275, 279, 284 Cunniff, Kathleen 94,160, 263 Cunningham, Gary 247 Cunningham, Katherine 160,234 Cunningham, Melinda 61 Cupelli, Ralph 242 Cupples, Christy 261,274 Cupples, Jim 276 Curran, James 242 Curtis, Daniel 67 Curtis, Stephanie 261 Curtis, Steven 236 Cutler, Douglas 289 Czechowski, Ryan 67 D'Agostin, Jim 200 Dabrowski, Jack 210 Dager, Robert 284 Daggett, Donnie 58 Daggett, Heather 213 Dahlem, John 96 Dalhouse, Mark 134 Dallam, Katie 273 Dalman, Sara 171, 289 Darning, Michael 201,255 Dance, Jess 80,234 Dandridge, June 179,207, 217,286 Dangremond, Pamela 199, 245,257 Daniel, Nicole 179 Daniels, Bryan 68,69,240 Daniels, Lindsey 85,252 Dann, Kelly 143, 202, 283 David, Andy 244 Davidson, Sonia 265 Davinroy, Rhi 210 Davis, Adam 190 Davis, Andrea 190 Davis, Demetrius 240 Davis, Erin 179 Davis, Janet 116,117 Davis, Jennifer 77 Davis, Kara 228 Davis, Matt 254, 255 Davis, Melissa 202 Davis, Mona 191 Davis, Steven 247 Davison, Ashley 273 Davisson, Eric 199, 234 Deakin, Allison 143 Dean, Brian 218,221,224,268 Dean, Shawnna 184 Dean, Walter 171 Dearinger, Danielle 143, 214, 215,216,273 DeBaene, Emily 99, 257 DeBlanc, David 252 Deckard, Leslie 143 Deeken, Danielle 215 DeGraffenreid, Robert 260 DeGreeff, David 58 DeHart, Amy 180,204,260 DeHart, Jenny 92,215,216,273 Delaney, Megan 200,260,320 Delanty, Molly 209,263 DeLauter, Eric 199 DeLaPiedra, Steve 80 DeLeal, Melissa 228 Delgman, Sheri 180, 276 DelRosario, Iris 85,171,249 Delta Chi 237 Delta Sigma Pi 266, 267 Delta Sigma Theta 205 Delta Zeta 239 DeMoss, Kirby 67 Denbo, John 171 Dennis, Sarah 143,215,261 Denny, Sara 160,199,268,281 DeOrnellas, Samuel 236 Depp, Doug 243 Deppeler, Allison 200 Derks, Sarah 202 DeRouen, Jusonda 171,215,249 DeSimone, Monette 166 Dessau, Greg 204 Detlart, Amy 273 Detours 260 Detrick, Nathan 258 Detrixhe, Monica 143,212, 286 Deveney, Timothy C. 171, 200, 213, 268,279 Devereux, Michael 250 Devita, Billy 243 DeVore, Sean 225,244 DeVoss, Claire 22 Dial, Tim 194, 223 DiAntonio, A. 67 Dickinson, Andrew 250 Dieckmann, Deanna 171,209, 262, 265 Dieckmann, Eric 289 Diedrichsen, Ellen 248 Diehl, Jocelyn 94,143,199,207 Diehl, Josh 80 Dierking, Michael 143 Diesen, Jenny Van 286 298 Index (Page 299) WAL-MART SUPERCENTER Automotive Center Pharmacy Vision Center Portrait Studio Full Line Grocery Service Deli OPEN 24 HOURS 2206 N. Baltimore (660) 627-7100 Dieterichs, Joel 205, 287 Dill, Molly 268 Dillen, Deborah 265 Dirksen, Jonathan 143 Ditzer, Heather 286 Dixon, Nikita 231 Dobbins, Jessica 127, 286 Dobson Hall Senate 199 Dobyne, Taneesha 231, 233, 254 Doerr, Gene 62, 63, 143, 240 Doherty, T. W. 243 Dolan, Danny 231, 240 Doling, Beth 95, 239 Dolles, Kelly 123, 289 Donato, Melanie 143, 239 Donnelly, Anthony 67 Donovan, Kelly 234 Dooley, Kevin 213, 231, 243, 265, 273 Dooley, Leah 160, 208, 215 Dopuch, Bryan 247 Dorsey, Summer 143, 255 Dossey, Barbara 277 Doty, Alan 250 Douglas, Sandy 283 Douglas, Spencer 58 Dowell, Leslie 202 Downing, Paul 171 Doyle, Matthew 243 Drake, Lori 143, 290 Dreyer, Erica 143 Drinen, Jason 143 Driskell, Jeremy 210 Driskill, Betsy 68,144, 286 Driskill, Matthew 168, 236 Droste, Heather 204, 207, 239 Droste, Michael 284 Drown, Karin 282 Drowns, Michelle 239 Drum, Shelly 144, 202 DuBois, Michael 250, 255 Duenow, Erica 144, 268, 286 Duffy, Robert 247 Dugan, Dakin 252 Duggin, Shane 46 Dull, Brian 267 Dumas, Janette 172, 205, 231 Dummitt, Ben 252 Duncan, Jennifer 160, 270, 273 Duncan, Josh 237 Duncanson, Janine 248, 266 Dunivant, Eric 228 Dunkle, Shonna 144 Dunn, Leslie 94, 282 Dunn, Sarah 82 Dunning, Sarah 199, 200 Duplissie, Jennifer 88 Duran, Jimmy 74 Durham, Sara 207, 274 Dusabe, Evas 180 Duschinsky, Rhea 252 Dutton, Tanya 271, 284 Duy, Alison 144 Dye, Heather 63,102,144 Eagan, Amy 60, 61 Eagan, Kyle 58, 242 Early, Allison 239 Early, Jeremy 160, 260, 290, 323 Early, Sara 239 Earlywine, Andrea 268 Easabrooks, Amber 79 Easley, Ryan 71 Eatherton, Christine 144, 286 Eatherton, Jennifer 245 Eaton, Lisa 160 Ebeling, Elizabeth 252 Eberhard, Tony 236 Eblen, Charlie 71 Eby, Tara 226, 289 Echo 260 Eckerle, Juliana 234 Eckert, Dan 240 Eckert, Eric 180, 244, 260 ECO 210 Edmundson, Amy 224 Edwards, John 158,160, 240 Edwards, Martha 281 Edwards, Megan 123, 231, 252,281 Eggering, Becky 86, 87, 91 Eggleston, Theresa 180, 205, 263 Ehm-Pote, Melissa 180, 270, 276 Eichholz, Brian 99, 242 Eilerman, Matthew 243 Eisele, Doug 200, 213, 257 Eklund, Heather 160,199, 202, 268 Elbert, Katie 160, 239 Elbert, Linda 248 Elder, Jim 225 Eldridge, Jason 57, 236 Elliott, Gregory 144 Ellman, Chris 221, 225 Elschlager, Amy 209 Elsea, Kathy 191 Emmanuelle, Brunei 212 Emnett, Rick 267, 287 Emnett, Ryan 96,144,260 Engebretson, Leslie 180 Engel, Brad 236 Engel, Brian 180, 263 Engel, Elisabeth 180, 281, 285 Engelhardt, Kyle 268 England, Lora 273 English, Amanda 252 Engstrand, Abby 210 Enloe, LeAnn 160, 208 Enochs, Beth 77 Enochs, William 102,158 Enright, Mike 74 Ensminger, Kevin 57 Ensz, Heather 144 Entwistle, Buddy 74 Mother Teresa died of heart failure at the age of 87 on Sept. 5 in Calcutta, India. In 1948, she founded the Missionaries of Charity, a Roman Catholic order of nuns. She won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for her dedication to the needy. (AP photo) Index 299 (Page 300) Britain and the world bid farewell to Diana, Princess of Wales on Aug. 31. She died in a car crash in Paris. She left behind her sons, William and Harry, and a country that mourned her passing. (AP photo) Epsy, Alison 120 Equestrian Team 93 Ergle, Jennifer 245 Erickson, Ryan 220, 221, 224 Erikson, Garth 247 Erkiletian, Stacey 200 Erwin, Carrie 282, 284 Esneault, Christine 99,144 Ess, Eric 67 Estes, Kristen 252 Estlund, Tommy 224 Eta Sigma Gamma 278 Etchason, Emily 245 Eulinger, Kevin 58,161 Eusterbrock, Matt 276 Evans, Amy 290 Evans, Nelson 67, 240 Evans, Nick 244 Even, Melissa 180, 225 Evitts, Marcy 265 Ewing, Eric 68 Explorer Post 403 257 Ezell, Carla 144, 254 Facen, Kesha 161 Factor, Michael 96, 97 Fadler, Jenny 144 Fadler, Melissa 273, 281 Fahrenkrog, John 242 Fain, Tayton 67 Fairchild, R. 67 Falotico, Lisa 144 FantaSci 210 Farber, Karin 287 Farishon, Jeremy 243 Farkes, Holly 224 Farnsworth, Ashley 215 Farrar, Jerritt 123 Farrell, Mary Beth 215, 216 Fauser, Marne 61 Favazza, Mike 101 Fawcett-Yeske, Maxine 191 Fawler, Valerie 161 Fearn, M. 67 Fears, Justin 144, 250 Fee, Curtis 180, 271 Fee, Dana 189, 271 Fehlig, Anne 252 Fehrenbacher, Sarah 281 Feldkamp, Lori 224, 273 Feldmann, Beth 197 Fenter, Kimberly 268 Feree, Nathan 131 Ferguson, Jennifer 169, 257, 276 Ferguson, Neil 250, 276 Fernandez, Matt 196 Fernando, Lilekha 172 Ferrick, Rachel 232 Fester, Heather 144, 254, 273, 290 Field, Kelly 234 Fields, Teri 188 Fieleke, Kyle 228, 240, 255 Filipowicz, Elizabeth 172 Financial Management Assoc 267 Findlay, Naren 282 Findling, Jerry 191 Finley, Amanda 225 Finley, Nicole 161 Finley, Tamra 205 Finn, Jeremiah 144, 255 Finney, Ray 234 First Baptist Student Group 287 Fiscella, Tammy 180, 231, 239,278 Fischer, Craig 68 Fischer, Ed 231, 242 Fish, Brian 144 Fish, Emily 202 Fish, Ryan 264, 265 Fisher, Gabe 88 Fisher, Sherri 252 Fitzgerald, Cara 238 Fitzgerald, Downey 161, 213,236 Fitzsimmons, Jon 260 Flandreau, Taryn 252 Fleeman, Sunshine * 55,161,289 Fleisher, A. 67 Fleisher, Andy 233 Fleming, Scott 180 Fleming, Tonya 172, 205 Flemming, Phillip 74,145 Hetcher, Bridget 245 Flieger, Chris 161, 247, 290 Flowers, Jodi 44,145,216, 286 Flowers, Tim 96 Floyd, Jennifer 172, 217, 226,273 Flury, Valerie 145, 259, 286 Flynne, Kathy 189 Foehner, Anna 268 Foiles, Carrie 197, 209 Folino, Courtney 123, 180, 207,231, 238, 239 Fontane, Walter 145 Football 67 Forcelledo, Chris 245 Forck, Kathy 189 Ford, Amie 268, 289 Ford, Elissa 161, 257 Ford, James 6t 5, 69, 240 Forim, Tracey 77 Forrest, Jason 67 Fortman, Emily 161,175 Fortman, John 210, 211 Fortner, Tim 247, 260, 323 Fortney, David 191 Fortney, Stephanie 212 Foss, Lee 242, 243 Foster, Kevin 242 Foster, Merina 145, 199, 257, 260, 323 Foucard, Marie de 179, 212 Foulk, Chris 58, 242 Fountain, Kevin 250, 282 Fouquet, Alex 212 Fowler, Craig 80 Fowler, Matthew 236 Fowler, Sean 88 Fowler, Valerie 82,83 Francis, Michael 276, 289 Franke, Brent 289 Franke, Regina 245 Frankenberg, Jennifer 73,180 Franker, Matt 250 Franklin, Jill 232 Franklin, Matthew 247 Franklin Street 223 Frantonius, Becky 215 Fraraccio, Jim 231, 237 Frasher, Cliff 242 Frederick, Juliette 145 Frederick, Liz 208, 226 Frei, Jen 196 Freiberg, Michael 66 Freiberg, Tim 85 Freidline, Melanie 196, 209 Freleke, Kyle 218 French, Cayce 261 French, Rebecca 161,259 Frey, Kelly 172, ,202, 203 Freyling, Denys 248 Fridlington, Emily 145, , 239, 258 Fridlington, Julie 145, 156, 239,258 Friederich, Lisa 268 Friederichs, Christy 245 Frietsch, Barb 270 Fritsche, Carrie 59, ,180, 215 Fritz, Dan 231 Fritz, Don 250 300 index (Page 301) Fritz, Jason 243 Froelker, Chad 71 Fruland, Brian 234 Fry, Jamie 178, 284 Frye, Janelle 94 Fuemmeler, Joe 213, 284 Fuller, Amy 252 Fuller, Dave 250 Fuller, Heather 145 Fuller, Kory 74 Fuller, Melissa 90 Fuller, Mike 101 Fuller, Rachel 64 Fuller, Tara 180,189 Fullington, Elizabeth 245, 266 Funds Allotment Council 255 Futhey, Amy 200 Gaffney, Jill 231 Gaffney, Joe 28, 244 Gain, Catherine 161 Gaines, John 237 Galli, James 67 Galli, Mario 257, 268 Gallichio, Jennifer 161, 202 Gallo, James 145 Gallop, Amy 99 Galvin, April 161 Gamber, Kevin 23 7 Gandy, Stefanie 268 Gannon, Linda 123, 284 Gannon, Marken 232 Gardiner, Kendra 145, 254 Garfield, Lisa 239 Garland, Julie 77 Gamer, Marci 224, 265 Gamier, Amanda 116, 117 Garrett, Gina 94 Garthe, Ken 96, 97 Garthe, Kevin 289 Garvin, Staci 180, 289 Gary, Nikki 202, 266 Gasaway, Tara 271 Gaskill, Jessica 161, 274 Gates, Janson 289 Gau, Tim 242 Gaus, Kevin 252 Gawronski, Kathleen 181, 283,289 Gawrowski, Ken 88 Gay, Eli 224 Gebhardt, Adam 102,161, 260 Geer, Jaime 68 Gehlbach, Tom 223 Geiger, Tim 210 Geisler, Jim 224 Gensler, Andy 123,181, 204,240 Gentry, Sarah 145 George, Jim 250 George, Sharia 197,199 George, Stacey 223, 228 Gerke, Adrienne 181, 207, 252,283, 289 Gerke, Jessica 252 Gerlach, Alison 145 German, Darci 215, 216 Gervais, Andrea 172, 268, 279 Gervais, Erin 145 Gessling, Matthew 110, 111 Giammanco, Gerry 91,100, 101,250 Giardina, Giuseppe 234 Gibbar, Sabrina 23, 276 Gibbons, Patrick 161, 289 Giblin, Graham 242 Gibson, Bryan 224, 279 Gieseke, Shelise 145, 257, 283 Giesmann, Chad 242 Giger, Jana 144 Gilbert, Michelle 217, 224 Gill, Candra 123,181, 285 Gill, Ginger 278 Gillespie, Molly 54,172, 208,284 Gillette, David 191 Gillette, Shawnna 189 Gilliam, Michelle L. 273 Gillis, Spencer 80 Gilmore, Shawn 259, 261 Gioia, Jim 136 Giovannini, Mary 114,115,191 Glanz, Kimberly 252 Glascock, Angela 145, 221, 224 Glosemeyer, Sarah 266 Glover, Chrissy 68, 252 Gluesing, Emily 172, 268, 287 Godefroid, Maria 239 Goetze, Richard W. Jr. 257 Gohl, Jon 74 Goldie, Melissa 239 Goldman, Janna 161 Goldsmith, Kristi 199, 265 Golf 68 Golynskiy, Mike 279 Gooch, Janet 121 Gooch, Jennifer 181, 263, 291 Good, Matthew 234 Goodenough, Ursula 119 Goodheart, Jill 261 Goodwin, Bridgette 245 Goodwin, Jamie 247 Goodwin, Kristin 161, 201 Gordon, Gabrielle 261 Gordon, Sarah 172, 259 Goree, Katie 266 Gorton, Matthew 71,145, 207 Gotta, Lucas 257 Goyer, Matthew 123,187, 247,281 Goyer, Whitney 252 Graber, Robert 191 Graff, Chris 267 Graff, Leslie 123, 244, 261, 281 Gragg, Dave 132, 236, 260 Gragnani, Jen 208 Graham, Angie 245 Graham, Brian 247 Graham, Leanna 268, 279 Grant, Terry 267 Grantham, Carrie 215, 290 Grattan, Howard 270, 276 Graves, Matthew 244 Graves, Nathan 250 Gray, Benjamin 67 Gray, Erin 172, 275, 282, 284 Gray, Tinia 145, 273 Grayson, Joanne 146, 270, 276 Green, Bill 161, 201 Green, Cassie 207, 245 Green, David 74,163, 217, 240 Green, Dustin 282 Green, Elizabeth 210, 258 Green, Heidi 286 Green, Sara 215, 216 Greening, Derek 67 Greer, Benjamin 204, 215, 240 Gregory, Chris 134,135 Grellner, Mike 242 Greufe, Chris 240 Greunke, Lynette 270 Greuttemeyer, Gina 252 Grew-Gillen, Cheryl 204 Grgurich, Stacey 268 Griffin, Felica 163 Griffin, Teresa 202, 245 Griggs, Jennifer 213 Grimes, Heather 31,181 Grimes, Timothy 226 Grimm, Ellen 163, 224 Groff, Casey 232 Grone, David 247 Gronewold, Kara 252 Grosse, Nathan 146 Grote, Steven 26 Groten, Matt 64 Grothaus, Crissy 215 Grothaus Jr, Glenn 201 Grousnick, Katherine 257 Grouzos, Sarah 146 Grubb, Mark 172 Gruenhagen, Jason 263 Gruettemeyer, Gina 215, 271,284 Guandolo, Laura 163, 234 Guelker, Amanda 132, 232,257 Guerra, Rachel 123 Guethle, Andy 58, 242 Guffey, James 262 Guirguis, Mark 146, 259, 270,289 Gulotta, Sandy 260 Gunderson, Justin 250 Gunderson, Trisha 181,185 Gunn, Mindy 161,172, 202, 263 Guntli, Pete 242 Gutierrez, Laura 252 Gutierrez, Miguel 237 Gutting, Brigid 163, 320 Gveorguiev, Anton 212 Hot Eats Cool Treats Dairy Queen brazier; 1407 South Baltimore Kirksville, Missouri 63501 (660) 665-1050 Index 301 (Page 302) Haarmann, Scott 62, 63,240 Haas, Carla 181,199,217 Habert, Eric 96 Habitat for Humanity 207 Hack, Rachel 30,31,215,232,283 Hacker, Scott 250 Hackmann, Heather 181,188, 275,290 Hackmann, Megan 146,290 Hadwiger, Rolena 146, 207 Haefele, John 218,224 Haefner, Paula 202 Haffner, Nora 146 Hagan, Ashley 215,216 Hagar, Jill 232 Hagen-Stapleton, Amanda 172,274 Haider, Jenni 252 Haigler, Wendy 234, 279 Halbert, Eric 220 Hale, Christine 163,202 Hale, Matt 186 Hale, Shiloh 270,273 Haley, Tricia 268 Hall, Courtney 146,226,227 Hall, Janine 163,232,260,271 Hall, Julianne 239,268 Hall, Kevin 172,231 Hallar, Gannet 278 Halsey, Erin 146,270,276 Halski, John 146,210, 259 Ham, Christine 273 Ham, Drew 242 Hambach, Andrea 61 Hamberg, Brandon 99 Hamer, Steven 247 Hamerlinck, Debra 215, 216 Hamilton, Garrick 231,247 Hamilton, Joe 208 Hamilton, Sarah 224,291 Hamilton, Shannon 180,252 Hamilton, Tara 252 Hamm, Brandon 123,234, 270, 276, 277 Hammen, Becca 114 Hammons, Jacinda 260 Hammons, Julie 163 Handley, Sharon 239 Hanewinkel, Ben 243 Haney, John 279 Haney, Nancy 172,262,266 Hanff, Chris 124 Hankins, Emily 22,146 Hannah, Sara 181 Hanock, Kaysha 224 Hanrahan, Jessica 202, 207,208,268 Hansen, Andy 172,237 Hanstein, Cory 57 Hanthorn, Melissa 181 Happel, Jennifer 61 Hardin, Angela 146,290 Hardy, Katy 275,287 Hardy, Russell 172 Harimoto, Lani 146, 239 Harker, Michelle 146,150 Harkey, Scott 242 Harlan, Jill 77 Harmon, Bradley 213 Harmon, Nicole 224,234 Harms, Nick 146,223 Harper, Jessica 248 Harrell, Holly 123,252 Hanington, Tera 173 Harris, Amber 239,268 Harris, Chad 240 Harris, Harry 176,186,204,260 Harris, Kim 173,226 Harris, Luana 266 Harshaw, Sara 232 Harshmann, Michelle 146 Hart, Brette 146 Hart, Ehren 243 Hart, Holly 213 Hart, James 260,273 Harter, Kimberly 163,226,273 Hartfield, Kia 36,231,233 Hartig, Sherry 268 Harting, Trishia 77 Hartle, Meredith 77 Hartley, Lena 197 Hastings, Justin 242 Hatridge, Jill 146,232 Haupt, Jeremy 268 Havecker, Ericka 202,270 Havskins, Jared 250 Hawkins, Stacy 200 Hawley, Aubrey 163,196 Hawley, Caleb 118,210 Haxton, Jason 33,144 Hayes, Charriss 61,154 Hayes, Christopher 240 Hayes, Katie 216 Hayes, Leo 237 Haynes, Cole 84,85 Hays, Damon 181, 247 Hayslett, James 250 Hazen, Michael 67 Head, Jason 173 Heady, Melissa 147 Heaton, Dave 26,261 Heavin, Janese 239 Hechst, Kathy 252 Hechst, Tamara 181,284,289 Heck, Amy 173,268 Heck, Christopher 173,236,238 Heckart, Brent 247 Heckenkamp, Christina 45, 290 Heckethorn, Jodi 215,216,272,273 Heckman, Abby 147,271,284,290 Heckman, Michael 173,215, 236, 255, 284 Hedrick, Dave 225 Hedrick, Heather 202 Heeley, Michael 247 Heeren, Jason 250 Heeren, Matt 42,250 Heeter, Abby 104,163,202,207 Hehn, Wendy 210,213,228 Heidbreder, Rachel 181,202, 228,266 Hein, Andrea 147, 232 302 Index (Page 303) In one of the most competitive games in Super Bowl histoy, John Elway and Terrell Davis led the Denver Broncos to a 31-24 upset of the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl XXXII. The Broncos' first National Football League championship ended the American conference's 13-year losing streak in the Super Bowl. (AP photo) Hein, Susan 163, 215, 266, Heiser, Cheri 173, 210, 260, 291,320 Helke, Kristin 181, 249 Hellweg, Aimee 181, 207, 210 Helm, Heather Ann 208, 283 Hemminghaus, John 247 Hempel, Julia 258, 284, 290 Henderson, Darin 242 Henderson, Hamani 163 Henderson, Jennifer 268 Henderson, Keegan 252 Henderson, Nicole 163, 217 Henderson, Scott 64,71 Henderson, Susan 245 Hendricks, Kenneth 181, 259 Hener, Ray 236 Henggeler, Beth 216, 273 Hengtgen, Deborah 196,197 Henrich, Christopher 173, 252 Henrichs, Casey 248 Henriksen, Kurt 67 Henrikson, Hayley 257, 270 Henry, Jennifer 225 Henry, Jessica 163, 202, 239 Hentges, Jaclyn 147 Hepburn, Carolyn 82,83 Herberholt, Ann 262 Herbig, Jason 181, 289 Herbst, Hillary 61 Heritage, Leanna 99,146 Hermann, Amy 209, 234, 268 Hermann, Tara 147 Hernandez, Bernardo 173, 250 Hernandez, Erika 134, 147,290 Hernandez, Natasha 200 Hernandez, Tommy 67 Herron, Jennifer 201 Herweck, Kimberly 173 Hess, Lindsay 231, 239 Hess, Scott 243 Hewitt, Diane 114,212 Hewitt, Lindsey 228 Hewitt, Shawn 234 Hey, Brain 250 Heyer, Catherine 88, 249 Hiatt, Lauren 147, 207, 271, 284 Hickam, Kristi 147, 232 Hickey, Sarah 197 Hicks, Drew 220 Higgins, Craig 222, 223 Higgins, Tracy 252 High, Street Dancers 257 Hilburn, Rebecca 163 Hildebrand, Megan 239 Hildebrandt, Kelly 163, 268 Hildebrandt, Stacey 181 Hildenbrandt, Meg 254 Hildmann, Joan 286 Hile, Jonathan 197 Hill, David 102,147 Hill, Katie 215, 252 Hill, Patrick 80,81 Hillier, Alan 250 Hillman, Jennifer 123 Hinderliter, Charlie 197,199, 257 Hindrichs, Cheryl 123,181, 209 Hirsh, Andy 88 Hirth, Bob 99 Hite, Daniel 43 Hixson, Sara 282 Hoberg, Eric 236 Hodges, Janice 163, , 224, 283 Hodschayan, Erin 147 Hoefer, John 64 Hoehn, Rebecca 163, 201, 226 Hoelscher, Nichole 252, 273 Hoevel, Kurt 234 Hoey, Meaghan 173, 234 Hofeditz, Tierney 239 Hoff, LeeAnn 266 Hoffman, David 122, 191, 207,281 Hoffman, Julie 239 Hoffman, Kim 64 Hoffman, Laura 173, 257 Hoffman, Stephanie 181, 248 Hofmeister, Missy 92, 215, 273 HOLA 212 Holbo, Amy 196, 201, 274 Holdinghausen, Karmen 181 Hollinger, Kevin 67, 173, 236 Hollingsworth, Megan 172, 202, 226 Hollister, Jill 199, 260 Hollister, Rhiannon 282 Hollopeter, Wendy 268 Holmes, John 242 Holmes, Marissa 163, 216 Holthaus, Barbara 191 Holtkamp, Mollie 86 Holz, Andrea 206 Hood, Scott 58 Hook, Benjamin 213 Hooker, Christine 147 Hooley, Daun 43,174 Hopkins, Liz 73, 278 Hopkins, Tom 274 Hopkins, Valerie 239 Hopper, Alicia 199 Horan, Timothy J. 234 Horenkamp, Matthew 96,163 Horn, Caroline 31,123,207, 215 Horsemans Association 216 Horst, Dan 290 Horst, Melanie 291 Horton, Jennifer 173, 232, 276, 282 Hoskovec, Mike 80, 250 Hostman, Priscilla 199 Houchin, Angie 202 Hough, Kevin 181, 201 Houghtlin, Monica 239 House, Andy 247 Houser, Matt 247 Hovacek, Danelle 232 Hoven, Melissa 252 Howard, April 163, 217, 254,268 Howard, Jim 196 Hoyt, Annie 255 Hrabar, Laura 200, 248, 260, 323 Hronick, Mike 64,71 Hubbard, Jason 74, 236 Hubert, John 223, 228 Hubler, James 236 Hucke, Erin 147, 261 Huckstep, Aaron 231, 250, 276 Hudson, Christopher 67 Hudson, Timothy 147, 242, 289 Huff, Quantrell 67 Huffman, Christopher 243 Huffman, Jeremy 243 Huffman, Miriam 49, 202 Hughes, Amy 223 Hughes, Brent 85, 270 Hughes, Debrian 67 Hughes, Jenny 289 Hughes, Kimberly 147 Hughes, Kristen 226, 262 Hugo, Kyle 240 Hulse, Hailey 234 Humrich, Jason 220, 221, 225,268 Hunsaker, David 286 Hunsaker, Deanna 191 Hunt, Ashley 163 Hunt, Debbie 173, 224, 276, 277,287 Hunt, Jennifer 276 Hunter, Laura 202 Huntington, Brad 242 Hunzeker, Andrew 276 Hurst, Chris 240 Hurst, Melanie 147 Huse, Storm 240 Hussey, Ken 24, 27,147, 255,290 Huston, Seth 80, 82, 83 Hutcherson, Joy 200, 213, 248 Hutcheson, Scott 259, 293 Hutchison, Patricia 181, 266,290 Huynh, Bryan 173 Hymes, Kerry 263 I Index 303 (Page 304) Echo... Provding memories for ninety-seven years. American Scholastic Press Association Awards 1st Place-1997 2nd Place Theme Development-1997 1st Place with special merit-1996 Choose... The Dave Matthews Band demonstrated over the course of three albums and several years of extensive touring that it had staying power on the record charts. The group formed in 1990. (AP photo) Ibe, Onuka 182, 266, 267 Ice, Jennifer 204, 254, 269, 274, 286 Iguana's Paintball Club 257 Iitsuka, Reiko 182, 212 Iji, Eric 258 Ilardi, David 324 Imig, Jason 242 Index 260 Ingraham, Angie 50,147,199,270, 274, 276 Ingraham, Sarah 239 Inoue, Nao 173, 260 Interfraternity Council 231 International Club 212, 213 Ira, Stephen 247 Irby, Kristine 252 Irby, Mark 67 Irish Club 213 Irwin, Denise 284 Irwin, Stacey 254 Isbell, Andrea 254 Ishiyama, John 190 Iske, Justin 240, 284 Islam, S.M. Shafiqul 201 Ito, Alicia 215 Iwai, Marjorie 147,199, 202 Iwig, Nicholas 163 J Jackson, Andy 57 Jackson, Jeremy 74,75 Jackson, Jesse 241 Jackson, Joy 252 Jackson, Lance 182 Jackson, Michael 240, 241 Jackson, Sara 147, 209, 226 Jackson, Shanita 43 Jacob,Jothy 266 Jacobs, Matt 186 Jacobs, Rebecca 216, 270, 273 Jacquin, Ashley 164, 257 Jailette, Sean 220 Jakobe, Rachel 147 Jamal, Arif 147,212 Jambor, Brooke 257 James, Steven 287 Jameson, Doug 2,182, 276, 277,279 Jankowski, Benjamin 236 Janney, Dave 216v Jannin, Rebecca 173, 248, 262 Janson, Michelle 164 Janusz, Jason 67 Javier, Maria 202 Jazz Lab Ensemble 220 Jeep, Renee 147 Jeffrey, Heather 182, 249 Jeffries, Katie 54 Jennings, Charles 223, 226 Jennings, Melody 62, 63,132, 133, 293 Jennings, Nicole 173 Jennings, Ryan 147 Jensen, Christy 239 Jensen,Jen 202 Jentes, Emily 82,173, 202 Jester, Jason 222, 223 Jeter, Courtney 85, 252 Joachimstaler, Jennifer 164 Job, Susan 129 Johanning, Mary 147 Johanning, Melissa 286 Johns, Joshua 282 Johnson, Christine 173 Johnson, D. 67 Johnson, Grant 244 Johnson, Jennifer 182 Johnson, Jeremy 199 Johnson, Kara 173, 273, 274 Johnson, Kayshaun 233 Johnson, Kelly 182, 248 Johnson, Laurie 164 Johnson, Mike 4, 64, 71 Johnson, Summer 173, 228, 255 Johnson, Trevor 214, 215 Johnston, Josh 173,197, 259 Johnston, Mary 232, 257 Jokerst, Nykina 207, 225 Jones, Amanda 202, 323 Jones, Amy 129, 286 Jones, Chamikah 164 Jones, Dawn 164, 290, 291 Jones, Erin 245 Jones, Holly 259 Jones, Jason 263 Jones, Kelly 259, 266 Jones, Lisa 215, 252 Jones, Matt 250 Jones, Melanie 248 Jones, Shelly 228 Jones, Suzanne 224 Jones, Timothy 242, 243 Jordan, Missy 278 Jorgensen, Mike 268 Jorgenson, Carrie 182 304 Index (Page 305) Four Horizons Reality 703 N. Marion Kirksville, MO 63501 665-3400 Douglas Porter Owner/Broker 627-7706 Beverly Brewer Ann Riley 665-7966 665-3833 Betty Chrisman Mark Shoop 488-6465 665-2039 Brenda Dodds Greg Snyder 627-4663 857-4441 Jean Dunham Leon Watson 665-3871 949-2210 Ron Lewis Pam Wolf 265-4564 665-4553 "We Know Real Estate*' Jorn, Philip 64, 71, 284 Joms, Jennifer 200 Joseph, Ben 247 Joseph, Kimberley 148, 254 Judd, Rachele 238 Judkins, Angela 215 Judson, Matt 71 Juul, Dana 276 Juul, Kristin 173, 200 K Kachman, Erin 148 Kachulis, Christina 200 Kaemmer, Jacob 64, 71 Kahl, Katie 210 Kahn, Megan 61 Kahn, Mollie 61 Kallal, Caroline 41,148, 224 Kamau, Evelyn 182 Kamil, Mark 221, 224, 268 Kammerer, Tricia 148, 257, 284 Kamp, Kellie 174 Kandlbinder, Molly 73, 239 Kane, Missy 79 Kappa Delta Pi 279 Kappa Mu Epsilon 279 Karlin, Felicia 268 Kasicki, Kirk 196, 274 Kassebaum, Brandon 236 Kays, Lisa 180, 255 Keagy, Karen 228 Kean, Dan 234 Kean, Elizabeth 148, 234 Keane, Mike 234 Kearney, Amy 148 Kehoe, Susan 289 Kelemen, Elizabeth 182 Keller, Angela 164, 282 Keller, Corey 244 Keller, Erin 148 Keller, Gina 148, 201, 226 Keller, Julie 148 Keller, Mason 182 Keller, Stephanie 154, 245 Kelley, Grant 131 Kelley, Josh 148 Kelly, Elizabeth 136,182, 260, 272, 273 Kelly, Kevin 74 Kelly, Kimberly 164 Kelly, Tracy 182,263 Keim, Sara 278 Keiner, April 262 Kelrick, Michael 118 Kemna, Claire 239 Kemper, Karen 182 Kendall, Pete 84,85 Kendrick, Melissa 209 Kenyon, Michelle 213, 292 Keppel, Elizabeth 130,131,182 Kerksiek, Chad 80, 82 Kern, Andrew 237 Kerns, Holly 133 Kerr, Amanda 148 Kerr, Shannon 239 Kettler, Dennis 247 Kidd, Jennifer 287 Kieffer, Brad 88 Kieper, Brandon 247 Kilian, Katie 281 Kim, Yong Un 164, 212v King, Diana 202 King, Lanee 209 Kinnear, Brad 90,148 Kinney, James 246, 247 Kirkpatrick, Phil 250 Kirsch, Leo 5, 213,292 Kirschner, Lara 245 Kishi, Wendi 239 Kisner, Jodie 266 Kitayama, Asuka 212 Kitchen, Sarah 266 Kitsmiller, Julia 208, 226, 227,282 Klahs, Carla 164, 244 Klarenbeek, Kelly 200 Klarner, Andrea 288 Klay, J.J. 237 Klee, Jeffrey 67 Kleffner, Beth 148 Klein, Richard F. 134 Klein, Sarah 234, 268 Kleinhans, Kari Jo 33, 255 Kleinsorge, Matt 210 Kliefoth, Mandy 290 Klinkhamer, Liz 86, 269 Klippel, Mason 247 Klug, Joe 260 Klussman, Kim 266 Knaebel, Gail 28, 79,164 Kniepman, Michelle 239 Knies, Melanie 209 Kniffen, Becca 245 Kniker, Alison 231, 252 Knowles, James 148 Knox, Laura 293 Koboldt, Kelly 252 Koehler, Karista 216 Koeller, John 250 Koenig, Kate 164, 226, 260, 273, 290, 323 Koenig, Mike 164 Koenig, Pete 80 Koester, Amy 284 Kohl, Chris 80 Kojuharov, Nikolay 44 Kolasa, Natalia 148 Kolchinsky, Leah 148,204, 262,279 Kolwyck, Liz 245 Konstantinov, Vladimir 182 Koonce, Ryan 148 Koop, Beth 114,202,268 Kopf, Dennis 210, 263 Kopf, Phil 210 Kopp, Andria 148, 268 Kopp, Jennifer 174, 207, 232 Kopp, Kari 94, 209 Koprowski, Carrie 202 Korte, Scott 201 Korth, Julie 282 Korynta, Elena 148 Kossman, David 149 Kovach, Connie 170,174, 255 Kovaric, Kevin 250 Kovash, Kim 248, 279 Kozemski, Patrick 182 Kraft, Joel 225 Kraft, Timothy 243 Kralik, Ann 201, 215 Kramer, Angie 252 Kramer, Melanie 149, 259 Kreicbergs, John 223, 226 Kretz, Johathan 80 Kreuser, Kelli 60,61 Krill, Aaron 70, 71 Kristoff, Greg 80, 82,123, 276 Krol, Jessica 234 Krom, Laura 217 Kropf, Andy 220 Krouse, Sean 257 Kruenegel, Erin 224 Kruse, Jill 274 KTRM 260 Kuan, Harry 99 Kubiak, Rebecca 183, 275, 279 Kubinski, Mike 57 Kuenzel, Tina 226, 273 Kues, Linda 232 Kuhl, Lesley 149, 270, 276,290 Kuhlman, Kyle 99 Kuhlmann, Andrew 258, 260 Kuhn, Heather 234, 260 Kuhns, Todd 221, 225, 260, 268 Kukuczka, Sara 290, 291 Kump, Jennifer 239 Kune, Pat 234 Index 305 (Page 306) Kunert, Mitchell 149 Kuntz, Anna 224 Kuntz, Jared 80, 82 Kunz, Linda 202, 283 Kuster, Katie 239 Kyler, Tricia 234 La, Steve De Piedra 80 LaBarbera, Katie 49 Lacey, Theo 183, 240 LaConte, Bradley 250 Lacrosse 94, 95 LaFata, Gina 189, 260 Lafler, Lesha 37 Lake, Shannon 234 LaManda, Jennifer 245 Lamb, Alex 249 Lamb, Meegan 258 Lammert, Christina 164, 232 Lampe, Matt 218, 220, 223, 225 Lamperti, Liz 245 Lamping, Jason 183 Lancaster, Thomas 123. 262 Landers, Michelle 234 Lane, Roanne 149,224, 228, 286 Lange, Carrie 207, 225 Lange, Elizabeth 149 Langley, Jenny 215, 224 Langston, Damita 205 Lanners, Cindi 257 Lantz, Chris 244 Lantz, Shannon 232 Lantz, Tracey 234 Larkin, Tricia 77 Latas, Jenny 252 Laue, Ron 207, 212 Laune, Kevin 251 Lauver, Gina 174, 204, 276, 284 Lave, Ronald 191 Laws, Erica 252 Heartland Food Service and Management For the best in: Vending Catering Coffee & Bottled Water Services "Catering At It's Finest" From China to Chinet We Do It All! 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(816) 263-1355 1-800-388-1345 Lay, Bryan 99 Layne, Robert 283 Layton, Shane 164 Lazinski, Matthew 85,183 Leatherman, Michael 250 Leavitt, Jeremy 174, 200 Leazer, Heather 141 Leazer, Justin 141, 267 LeBaige, Aimee 209 LeBrell, Amy 174, 215, 234 Lederle, Ken 28,149, 224, 257,265, 290 Ledgerwood, Chuck 257 Lee, Mike 234 Leenerts, Wendy 273 Lehmann, Melissa 149, 204, 268, 290 Leiby, Kristen 289 Leicht, Anne 210, 290 Leipoltz, Jeff 96 Leitner, Mary 149, 215 LeMaster, Christy 276 LeMay, James 67, 88, 242 Lemen, Tim 284 Lemley, Janae 231, 234 Lemons, Brandon 257, 291 Lemons, Megan 149 Lenhart, Kate 202, 204, 245 Lenich, Greg 57 Leniley, Janae 268 Lenk, Rose 197 Lenon, Hannah 210 Lenon, Joshua 199, 293 Lenox, James 237 Leonardo, Carrie 281 Lesczynski, Bettie 290 Lesczynski, David 124 Lesinger, Suzanne 199, 202 Lesley, Michelle 68,245,265 Lesseig, Sam 68,69 Lessmann, Amy 137, 252 Letford, Amy 174, 200, 204 Letourneau, Lee 74, 75, 250 Leveque, Michele 207 Levin, Rachel 252 Levin, Rebekah 252 Levine, Natalie 225, 228 Levins, Kelly 149,202, 260,323 Levy, Andy 223, 226 Lewinski, Shane 282 Lewis, Kenny 68, 243 Lewis, Mike 247 Lewis, Temeka 205 Lewis, Trisha 234 Libey, Wendy 282 Lieb, Sara 183, 207 Lieberg, Lauren 228 Liebowitz, Steve 237 Liebsch, Betsy 164 Lillquist, Elaine 149, 260 Lim, Chandra 260 Limbaugh, Sara 252 Limbrick, Kelly 149, 260, 323 Limestall, Susan 23 Linck, Jamie 231, 243 Lind, Elizabeth 199 Linder, Susan 116 Lindhorst, Regina 133, 293 Lindsey, Jennifer 86 Linsday, Jessica 164, 282 Linsenbardt, Amy 164, 276, 287 Linton, Emily 265 Lippincott, Katie 289 Lisenbardt, Amy 210 List, Rebecca 200 Little, Andrew 230, 231,244 Little, Franchesca 149, 254 Little, Joshua 240 Livingston, Lindsey 262 Livingston, Nicole 149, 286, 289 Lloyd, Kelli 183, 265 Lobert, Patrick 190,191 Lochard, Melissa 201 Locker, Jeff 234 Locker, Jennifer 149, 284 Loehner, Julie 252 Loehr, Andy 240 Loesch, David 276 Loftus, Julie 245, 282 Logan, Shawn 268, 279 Logsdon, Lori 273 Lohse, Sarah 231, 244 Lojewski, Beth 82 Long, Kelli 284 Long, Matt 250 Lonigro, Jennifer 149, 201 Loos, Erin 270 Lopez, Daniel 80 Lord, Sarah 252 Lorenz, Jim 250, 276 Lorimor, Heidi 149, 271, 288, 289 Loscheider, Jeremy 257 Loseman, Sarah 200, 204 Loughran, Kathleen 150, 204,279 Louscher, Andrea 215, 216,270, 273 Loussaert, Jan 73 Lovan, Kelly 174, 208, 213, 226,227, 232 Love, Alisha 150, 217 Love, Zachary 237 Loveless, Sara 122,123,183 Lovell, Paula 116,117 Low, David 226 Lowndes, Josh 74 Lowry, Ryan 237 Lozano, Erica 150, 255 Luadzers, Amy 150 Lucas, Hannah 165, 261 Lucas, Leah 165 Lucas, Marya 45, 244, 290 Lucas, Sarah 122,123,183,259,261, 284 306 Index (Page 307) Ludwig, AI 220 Ludwig, Ryan 66,67 Ludy, Stacey 245 Luebbers, Elizabeth 183 Lueken, Anne 150 Luensmann, Peggy 257 Luigs, Mike 247 Lukefahr, Kendra 174, 214, 239,278 Lumaghi, Alex 252, 253 Lutheran Student Fellow 287 Lutter, Sarah 239, 278 Luzader, Karen 224, 265, 273 Luzader, Todd 221, 268 Luzynski, Amy 260, 273, 276,323 Lybarger, Amanda 82 Lydon, Melinda 150 Lynch, Ed 242 Lynch, Tracy 232 Lyskowski, Peter 236 Mackie, Heather 79 Madden, Joshua 68, 240 Madden, Lynn 234 Madden, Pat 244 Maddy, Suzanne 215, 216 Maechling, Jake 63 Maenza, Natalie 245 Magic 199 Magnum, Thomas Sullivan 242 Magruder, Jack 70,122,152, 280, 292 Maher, Dave 25 Mahon, Andy 179 Mahon, Melissa 225 Mailath, Dan 28,58, 90, 242 Major, Julie 183, 282 Malaska, Amy 144 Malcom, Kathryn 183 Mallon, Kathleen 85,165 Malone, Elizabeth 150 Malone, Jen 82 Malone, Libby 259 Maloney, Mike 237 Mals, Elizabeth 174, 207, 244 Manfull, Aaron 189, 260 Mangels, Kelly 86, 87 Manley, Meredith 200, 226, 262 Mannion, Kim 77, 276 Mannis, Stacie 86 Manzotti, Cheri 218, 225 Maples, Brian 64, 71 Maranan, Daniel 174, 206, 207, 289 Marek, Tony 67 Marischen, James 67 Mark, Adrienne 284 Mark, Tyler 250 Markeson, Dennis 45 Markeson, Tracy 68, 239 Markham, Matt 88, 89 Markley, Erin 94 Markowski, Renee Mauley 257 Markus, Jaimie 47,183 Marlin, Laura 186, 260 Marlow, Angie 215 Marquez, Dax 231, 242 Marrero, Adrian 74 Marsh, Kirk 71 Marsh, Kristen 165 Marshall, Greg 220, 221, 225, 226, 268 Marshall, Jarrett 236 Marshall, Melissa 127,150 Marstall, Christopher 183, 263 Marstall, Jami 289 Marstall, Tina 200, 266, 276 Martel, Christopher 231,249,276 Martin, Andrew 242 Martin, Angie 258 Martin, Cindy 77, 202, 232 Martin, Jess 82 Martin, Kenneth 217, 254 Martin, Kevin 286 Martin, Laura 208 Martin, Meredith 244 Martin, Ross 243 Martin, Skylar 263 Martin, Timothy 150 Martin, Wendy 204 Martinez, Christina 150 Martinez, John 219, 225 Martinez, Josh 150 Martinez, Pedro 289 Martinez, Rica 150 Marting, Kevin 235 Martychenko, Nic 237 Maslan, Amy 174 Mason, Kurt 276, 289 Mason, Natalie 61 Mason, Sarah 244, 270, 271 Mason, Tricia 259 Massey, Mark 51, 71 Mast, Julia 174, 262, 266, 286 Mastrangelo, Kimberlee 223,224, 228, 265 Mataya, Bill 80 Mather, Joan 148,149 Mathews, Leah 174, 267 Mathis, Joslyn 174, 202, 290 Matusiak, Megan 150 Matyas, Jasen 68 Matyska, Kelley 165, 239 Maune, Brad 276 Maupin, Angela 43 May, Jennifer 150 Mayberry, Laura 276 Mayhew, David 71,150 Mayo, Melissa 150, 257, 290 Mazi, Jennifer 239, 251 Mazur, Elizabeth 244 McAdams, Mark 67 McAlpin, Sarah 289 McAlpine, Teresa 123,170,171, 183, 290 McAlvany, Erin 266,273 McBee, Crissy 150 McBride, Amy 231 McBride, Mary 123,207,231,239 The 11,000 residents of the Caribbean island of Montserrat witnessed first hand the devastation of a very active volcano. The volcano erupted in September, forcing more than two-thirds of the population to evacuate the island. (AP photo) McBride, Mickey McCabe, Cindy McCabe, Josh McCabe, Molly McCaffrey, Kevin McCarthy, Kelley McCarthy, Tom McCarty, Kirk 23,123,255, 322 McCarty, Michelle 175, 200, 213, 266 McCarty, Rachel 150, 257 McCarty, Shannon 200, 213, 268 Attorney General Janet Reno was the first female attorney general of the United States. She was nominated in 1993 and appointed again in 1997. She focused on the prevention of crime among the youth of the country. (AP photo) McCarville, Brandt 250 McCaskill, Molly 202 McClay, Aimee 151 McClelland, David 198 McClinton, Shauna 30 McCluhan, Emily 260, 323 McClure, Ben 54 McClure, Heather 266 McCollough, Lesley 224 McCormick, Jeremy 100 McCormick, Meghan 183, 207, 254, 255, 289 McCowan, April 151, 217 McCoy, Ben 234 McCoy, Keith 96, 97 McCoy, Kevin 96 McCoy, Melissa 202 McCracken, Beth 232 McCracken, Kevin 175 McCreight, Becky 223, 228 McCullar, Renee 200, 265 McCullough, Eric 80 McCullough, Michael 259 McCurdy, Beth 175, 209, 262 McCurley, James 207 McDaniels, Russell 67 McDavid, Jennifer 183, 267 McDonald, Danny 67, 71 McDonald, Joel 243 McDowell, Ryan 240 McFadden, Elizabeth 165 McFarland, Erin 151, 224 McFarland, Luke 254 McFerren, Kandice 151, 254 Index 307 (Page 308) McGinnis, Jenny 265 McGovern, Betsy 86 McGraw, Kendra 265 McGrievy, Samantha 248 McGuire, Elizabeth 134,151 McGuire, Julie 151 McGuire, Kelley 239 McHugh, Michael 67 McIntyre, Melissa 258 McKay, Amanda 151 McKay, Becky 231 McKay, Katie 279 McKean, Chris 218,226,268 McKean, Michelle 202 McKellips, Jennifer 175,283 McKenzie, Mary Ann 239 McKinney, Amy 202 McKinney, Anne 214, 215,271 McKinney, Jared 247 McLane-Iles, Betty 283 McLean, Sarah 73 McMahon, Dustin 257 McMenamy, John 240 McMillan, Scott 151,259 McMullen, Kasia 282 McNaught, Robin 165,201, 204,224 McNeal, Cynthia 151 McNeil, Nate 282 McPherson, Aaron 223, 224, 228 McPherson, Michelle 239, 264,265 McQuillen, Paul 151 McRaven, April 163 McVeigh, Jessica 165,199,289 McVicar, Cara 215,271 McWilliams, Justin 263,270,276 McWilliams, Kevin 151 McWilliams, Ryan 71, 270,276 Meacham, Julie 239 Meade, Laura 244 Meadows, Katie 232 Mecham, Shane 151,283 Mechlin, Amanda 265 Medder, Mary 215,216,245 Mediators Assist Disputes 207 Medley, Lauren 165 Medwue, Christopher 242 Mehlhorn, Adam 287 Meierhoff, Laura 151, 221,224, 257, 287 Meis, Scott 74, 231 Meisel, Jonathan 165 Meisterheim, Melissa 175,282 Meitz, Julie 165,207,239 Melching, Jeff 183, 242 Men's Basketball 58 Men's Soccer 74 Men's Swimming 80 Mendenhall, Liza 183, 289 Mercer, Randall 67 Merrell, Julie 165,197,199,268 Merrill, Angelica 165 Merritt, Ross 165, 236 Merritt, Sam 71,250 Mertens, Kristen 41,134,216, 224,276 Mertens, Tracey 98,99,170,171 Messingham, Courtney 67 Metz, Laura 183,202 Metzger, Amy 151 Meuris, Stephanie 284 Meyer, Angela 64,72,73 Meyer, Bekka 175,198,222,223, 254,281 Meyer, Brian 151 Meyer, Christina 73 Meyer, David 242,270, 276 Meyer, Janna 215, 245 Meyer, Jenna 151 Meyer, Jennifer 183 Meyer, Lance 183,223 Meyer, Laura 201 Meyer, Louis 250 Meyer, Stacey 252 Meyer, Tyson 243 Mialkowski, Janette 282, 284 Michenfelder, Carey 151,257, 260,323 Mihindukulasuri, Samila 183, 212,263 Mikesic, Brittany 82 Miles, Leslie 68,252,257 Millburg, Anneliese 239 Miller, Alysa 262 Miller, Angela 82,165 Miller, Ann 202,259 Miller, Bentley 284 Miller, Carrie 175 Miller, Debbie 208 Miller, Eric 250 Miller, Jaime 273 Miller, Jenny 77 Miller, Kym 207 Miller, Lindsay 151,252 Miller, Lindsey 151 Miller, Michael 175,234 Miller, Mistie 206 Miller, Nathan 247 Miller, Stephanie 274,275 Milles, Cory 165,289 Millett, Ben 151,259 Milligan, Kim 63 Mills, Linisha 233 Mills, Scott 74,250 Millsap, Tara 151 Milwerger, Mary 151,234 Mincemeyer, Amanda 183 Minnis, Chris 250 Minnis, Nate 67 Minson, Mike 108 Misra, Ranjita 117 Missell, John 35 Mitchell, Amanda 102 Mitchell, Jennifer 165, 209 Mitchell, Mandee 245 Mites, Travis 242 Mitschele, Melissa 165,226,234 Moberly, Ariane 151,270,273 Mobley, Chris 165,199,207,283 Moder, Kristen 239 Moenkhoff, Sean 184 Moenster, Jamie 86 Moffett, Stephanie 262 Moffitt, Cynthia 165 Mohrman, Stephanie 175,202, 268, 280 Mohror, Jeffrey 67 Moline, Brian 221,225,268 Molitor, Vickie 234 Mon, Neoko 212 Monitor 261 Monnett, Michelle 271,284 Monroe, Jeremy 165 Monteleone, Jason 247 Montgomery, Brandon 67 Montgomery, Sarah 151 Moody, Anne 327 Moody, Justin 236 Mooney, Nathan 152 Moore, Abby 215,252 Moore, Alice 209 Moore, Chad 250,276 Moore, Chris 250 Moore, Darrah 152,274,275 Moore, Erik 254, 255 Moore, Jennifer 197,202 Moore, Jeremy 250 Moore, Kelly 239 Moore, Lindsey 217 Moore, Matt 224,242,268 Moore, Pete 165,231,252 Morales, Chad 247 Moran, Chris 220,221,225,243,268 Moran, Patti 268, 269 Morch, Allyson 200 Moreno, Brenda 152 Moreno, Rachel 249 Morey, Jenny 175,204 Morgan, Heather 124,184, 202, 270, 276 Morgan, Jamie 184,202,271,284 Morgan, Joseph 247 Morgan, Kellie 202,203,207 Morgan, Malachy 184 Morgan, Patrick 234 Morgan, Trae 68 Mork, Tyler 276 Morris, Casey 90,194,223 Morris, Michael 80 Morris, Monica 46,165,259 Morrison, Michelle 152,290 Morrissey, Joy 197,232 Morrow, Kelly 184,200, 268,276 Morton, Kristi 73 Morton, Scott 252 Mosher, Megan 73,184 Mosier, Dmitri 228 Mosier, Douglas 175 Mosley, Heather 152,286 Mossey, Joseph 212,281 Motley, Damon 67 Mountain, Ryan 252 Mower, Mark 250 Mower, Matthew 250 Muccigrosso, Ben 250 Mueller, Andrea 175,195,202, 257,266 Mueller, Andy 233 Mueller, Cara 248 Mueller, Geoffrey 152,231,233 Mueller, Jason 250 308 Index (Page 309) Mueller, Mark 247 Mueller, Mike 128,129, 247,285 Mueller, Paul 250 Muenks, Marisa 215,216 Mues, Lisa 248 Mues, Scott 243 Muhlenkort, Becky 77 Mukherjee, Kumar 175 Mulbery, Ryan 165,236 Muldoon, Lisa 196,197 Mullarkey, Jill 263 Mullen, Andrew 175,240,261 Mullen, Julie 252 Mullen, Kathleen 252 Muller, Robert 199 Mullins, Marcia 184,257,265, 268,273 Mulvill, Cory 262 Mun, Andrew 284 Mundhenk, Shelley 216,257,259 Munsterman, Bridget 123,228,290 Murdock, Jennifer 202 Muren, Matthew 242 Murphy, Cara 28,94 Murphy, Daniel 175,267 Murphy, David 118 Murphy, Heather 79,184 Murphy, Thomas 231,250 Murray, Chad 67 Murray, Charles 243 Murray, Kevin 247 Muse, Chad 279 Musick, Christa 228 Musser, Allison 226 Myer, Sarah 82 Myers, Jill 82 Myers, Jim 267,284 Myers, Tabitha 225 N Nacke, Jim 234 Naeve, John 67 Nagel, Matt 234 Nagelvoort, Christopher 234 Nahm, Molly 99,158,175 Nalcolm, Megan 208 Nance, Kevin 210,211,286,289 Naraine, Andrae 257 Nardie, Gabe 56,57 Nash, Ken 213,223,225 National Educ. Assoc. 268 Natl. Panhellenic Council 231 Nau, Samuel E. 247 Neal, Brad 250 Neal, Jamie 215,244,268 Neal, Julie 167,215,244 Neely, Brad 140 Neighbors, Jessica 152,153,175, 207,255 Neil, Brock 286 Neill, James 167 Nelson, Angella 175 Nelson, B. 67 Nelson, Brent 152,234 Nelson, Elizabeth 164 Nelson, Erik 67,254 Nelson, Kolbey 184,267 Nelson, Matt 67 Nenninger, Julie 204,244,274 Neubauer, Jason 118,184 Neudecker, John 268 Neulinger, Janell 263 Nevans, Morgan 224,228 Newcomb, Brian 99 Newcomb, Geoffrey 250 Newson, Carrie 63,104,152 Newton, Andrea 82 Newton, Angela 205 Newton, Bill 24 Newton, John 240 Ney, Kelly 232 Nguyen, Toko 67 Nichoalds, Janine 209, 213 Nicholls, Karin 60,61 Nichols, David 226, 227 Nichols, Verona 191 Nicholson, Angie 249 Nicoletta, Matthew 104,196 Nieberding, Matt 234 Niebling, Brad 200,285 Niederhauser, Tara 283 Niedringhaus, Tim 243 Niehoff, Nicki 232 Nielsen, Craig 247 Nielsen, Katie 204,270 Nieman, Jennifer 152 Niemczyk, Josh 57 Niemeier, Todd 207 Niemeyer, Katie 136,137 Nieters, Nicole 152,275,284 Nieweg, Jennifer 202 Nikkei, Brian 242 Nixon, Amanda 184,279 Nixon, Vasean 71,240 Noah, Tara 167 Nobile, Christine 152 Noel, Pete 237 Nolen, Lisa 239 Nolker, Mark 199, 244 Noll, Janet 27,175,275, 279 Noll, Stephanie 210,257 Nones, Jon 252 Noonan, Mary 207,284 Nord, Aaron 290 Norige, Eric 265 Norman, Missy 184,209 North, Peter 242 Northcutt, Kate 94,95 Northrup, Charles 247, 281 Norton, Jennifer 226 Norwood, Mindy 278 Ntumngia, Lum 152 Nursing Students Assoc 268 Nutter, Mary 33,289 Index 309 (Page 310) TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY INDEX 1997-98 Honors Pacemaker Award ACP National Convention Best of Show Best of the Midwest Convention Serving Truman State University since 1909 O'Brien, Dan 148,149 O'Brien, Jennifer 77, 226, 282 O'Brien, Kate 167, 215, 239 O'Brien, Laura 232 O'Brien, Robert 184, 226, 268 O'Brien, Tim 247 O'Coin, Joseph 250 O'Connor, Cara 92, 215, 216 O'Dell, Lindsey 202 O'Donnell, Jimmy 58, 59 O'Grady, Kevin 247 O'Guin, Kristen 204 O'Hara, Rachel 209, 234, 235 O'Neal, Chris 231, 250 O'Neal, Janet 184, 276 O'Neil, Tim 96,167,196, 282 Oberdeck, Andrew 287 Oberhaus, Cassandra 152, 265 Obermark, Lynn 200, 284 Oborny, Erica 167,199, 226, 273 Obrist, Roger 64, 71, 234 Odefey, Jennifer 24,123,184,260, 273, 290, 320 Odorizzi, Lisa 207, 239, 266 Oehring, Rebekah 200 Oelschlaeger, Kim 123,184,188, 231, 239, 281, 289 Oelschlaeger, Shannon 184 Offutt, Samantha 252 Oglesby, Travis 201, 213, 257,268, 269 Oien, Roger 233 Okenfuss, Ryan 67 Oldfather, Kristie 202, 268 Olejarczyk, John 261 Olesen, Kirsten 283 Oligschlaeger, Kevin 231,237 Oliver, Whitney 167 Olmstead, Naedrie 146 Olson, Audra 286 Olson, Bryan 67, 74 Olson, Julie 281, 289 Omega Psi Phi 240 Omicron Delta Kappa 280 Oppelt, Carl 213 Oppelt, Charles 152, 283 Orchard, Lee 34 Order of Omega 231 Orear, Sean 175, 221 Orehiyi, Sean 40,207 Orf, Jessica 184, 202, 276, 279 Orf, Kristin 167, 207, 284 Orlando, Dominic 99, 243 Orlando, Philip 242 Orrison, Jacob 237, 257 Orsborn, April 167, 276 Orsulak, James 67,184 Ortwerth, Michael 263 Osgood, Robert 289 Osgood, Tom 255, 289 Otahal, Dan 80, 81, 276 Ott, Cyndi 248 Ott, Julian 226 Otte, Rebecca 263 Owens, Becky 54, 158, 207, 215,244, 260 Owens, Ethan 67, 233 Owens, Karen 110, 152,201, 274 Owens, Rebecca 176 Owens, Robin 82 Owings, Nathan 152 Ownby, Norma 44 Pa, Josh 243 Paccagnini, Scott 242 Padberg, Jennifer 225 Paddock, William 207, 225, 284 Padilla, Lisa 276 Pagano, David 167, 197, 240 Pagano, Paul 152, 240 Page, Kevin 250 Pagenstecher, Anne 259 Paine, Christine 152,197 Painter, Laura 289 Palmer, Devon 176, 245 Palmer, John 244 Palmer, Sherri 190 Palmer, Terry 190 Panhellenic Council 231 Paquette, Christiane 201 Paramonova, Olesya 84,85 Parisi, Jocelyn 76, 77 Park, Sin-Yeon 176, 212 Park, Steve 250 Parker, Cory 58,59 Parker, Sabrina 153 Parks, Janine 234, 273 Parks, Natalie 205 Parnell, Carrie 232 Parrish, Jason 236 Parsons, Carol 218, 232 Parsons, Jennifer 153 Parsons, Jessica 209 Passini, Beth 268 Patel, Hemal 260, 320 Patel, Tina 320 Pattavina, Michelle 176 Patterson, Brandi 286 Patterson, Donna 266 Patterson, Mary 226 Patton, Aaron 99, 289 Patton, Keslie 176, 209 Patton, Michael 234 Paulos, Chrystal 123, 245 Pauls, Jeff 184 Pauls, Kelly 167, 268 Paulsell, Christina 184, ,260, 320 Pautler, Melissa 167, 232 Pavlak, Michelle 239, 258 Payne, Kim 153 Payton, Teressa 273 Pearce, Tonya 27, 215, 216, 273 Peck, Keith 68,69 Peck, Thomas 99, 236 Peecher, Carrie 167 Peeters, Brian 250, 276, 281 Peiper, Beth Ann 85 Pelini, Marc 236, 281 Pence, Cathe 61 Pendino, Bethany 184, 286 Penn, Andrea 167 Pennington, Brad 67, 243 Pennington, David 247 Pequeno, Adriana 167 Perez, Carlos 212 Perkins, Anthony 25 7 Perrey, Vickie 176, 202, 266 Perrigo, Craig 176, 267 Persell, Amy 199 Personett, Nathan 167, 199, 208,259 Pesout, Chris 252, 278, 283 Pestine, Rebecca 116,123 Peters, Mandy 197,199 Peters, Nate 64, 71, 236 Peterson, Amy 184, 202, 268 Peterson, Dan 224, 229 Peterson, Mike 58, 59, 242 Petot, Christa 225 Petrovic, Alexander 236 Petzel, Carolyn 232 Peuster, Brad 176, 200 Pezold, Catherine 132, 184, 200,260, 273 Pfaff, Brandi 268 Pfalzgraf, Joy 153 Pfeffer, Niki 176, 202, 245 Pfeiffer, Mark 250 Pham, Bich 226, 287 Phelan, Tim 247 The President's daughter left home in September. Chelsea Clinton, 18, went off to Stanford University, 3,000 miles from home. Her Secret Service detail tried to make her stay at school as normal as possible. (AP photo) 310 Index (Page 311) Phi Alpha Theta 280 Phi Beta Lambda 268 Phi Beta Sigma 240 Phi Eta Sigma 280 Phi Kappa Tau 242 Phi Kappa Theta 242 Phi Lambda Chi 244 Phi Mu Alpha 268 Phi Sigma Kappa 247 Phi Sigma Pi 282 Phi Theta Kappa 280 Philippi, Scott 153, 268 Phillips, Bron 185 Phillips, Charis 270 Phillips, Kerri 245, 282 Phillips, Matthias 242 Phillips, Mike 233 Phipps, Riley 231,234 Pi Delta Phi 283 Pi Kappa Delta 283 Pi Kappa Phi 247 Pianalto, Nick 57, 237 Piant, David 247 Piant, Josh 231 Pickett, Christy 176, 266 Pierce, Angie 215 Pierce, Eddie 217, 240,254 Pihir, Carolyn 266,290 Piland, Tracy 248, 260 Pillen, Robin 191 Piper, Amy 185 Pisarkiewicz, Dave 221,268 Pisoni, Dominic 207, 234 Pitkin, Conor 240 Pizarkiewicz, Dave 221 Plaas, Ellee 267 Plackemeier, Kyle 56,57 Plamer, Sidney 79 Plassmeyer, Justin 57 Platz, Monty 289 Pledge, Molly 73 Pleiss, Colleen 167,216, 281 Plett, Andrew 68,220 Plocher, Carrie 201,284 Pluzrick, Jenny 226 Poehling, Francie 231, 239 Poehlman, Tami 288, 289 Poeppel, Katie 200 Pollard, Amber 167 Pollihan, Steve 96,97 Pollman, Andrew 167 Polnak, Walter 289 Ponder, Erin 208,226 Poole, Jenna V. 63 Poos, Jana 232 Popp, Aaron 185 Porter, Michael 223,228 Porzuczek, Annie 239 Poska, Michelle 202 Poston, Scott 64,70,71 Pote, Curtis 185 Potthast, Adam 123,261,283 Pottorff, Justin 247 Potts, Laura 68,270,276 Potts, Matthew 153 Povis, Brent 270,276 Powell, Amanda 153,275 Powell, Ben 240 Powers, Michael 221, 247 Powers, Shannon 99 Pre-Physicians Org. 270 Pre-Veterinary Club 270 Presnell, Erik 247 Prewett, Travis 237 Prewitt, Season 153,200,226 Price, Emily 245 Prichard, Wayne 266 Prism 213,292 Pritchett, Benjamin 250 Pritchett, Lacey 174,207 Prochaska, Katie 279 Prott, Tim 248, 249 Psi Chi 284 Psychology Club 271 Pulliam, Matthew 247 Pumroy, B.J. 57 Punswick, Kevin 80 Purcell, Alissa 126,153 Purple Pride 214,215 Putman, Teresa 99 Pytlinski, Doug 250 Q Qalbani, Sana 153,199,257 Qualls, Susie 290 Often called Israel's first American politician, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the land-for peace bargain with Palestinians. At the age of 48 he was the youngest Israeli prime minister ever. (AP photo) Index 311 (Page 312) The Echo would like to thank the following people for all their work and support Ben Ogden and the Language and Literature Computer Support Staff The Student Union Building Staff Tim Barcus and Public Relations Truman State University Physical Plant Pickler Memorial Library Special Collections Winston Vanderhoof Jody Rowe and the Division of Language and Literature Sports Information Mathew George, Mike Barnes and Jostens Publishing David and Christine Fortney Quan, Harry 98 Quante, Mike 74, 75 Quigley, Jill 245, 289 Quigley, Megan 153 Quinn III, Andy 247 Quinn, Kevin 102 Quinn, Mari 99 Raaz, Joshua 67 Rackers, Michelle 79,239 Rackstad, Joe 282 Racquetball Club 270 Radek, Valerie 185 Radue, Kyle 265 R Rae, Heather 270,284 Rahe, Chris 74 Rahman, Bazle 212, 267 Rahmig, Troy 231, 255 Rahn, Courtney 268, 279,282 Raines, Angela 286 Rakstad, Joe 167,196 Ralph, Jill 68 Ralston, Kim 202 Ralston, Neil 273 Ramage, Alex 63 Ramirez, Rex 243 Ramsay, Olivia 244 Ramsbottom, Mary 134 Ramthun, Jason 58 Raney, Becky 94,95,202 Raptsun, Oksana 259 Rardon, Danette 199,291 Raridon, Lezlie 252 Rasmussen, Heather 22,153, 216, 245 Rathke, Rhonda 204 Ratliff, Kimberly 153, 255 Raymond, Tina L. 205 Rea, Lance 217 Reader, Kathleen 268 Ready, Leslea 153,228,232 Reahr, Stephanie 200 Reale, Rob 220,221,225 Record, Darryl 286 Redburn, Lucas 228 Redders, Brian 265 Redenbaugh, Christy 279 Redman, Vincent 153,250 Redmon, Katherine 274 Reeb, Sara 153 Reed, Linda 185,249 Rees, Christie 225 Rees, Dale 237 Reese, Melissa 153,199, 290 Reese, Richelle 226 Reesor, Tanya 266 Regagnon, Jason 56,57 Regnery, Jennifer 153 Reichard, Al 237 Reid, Colleen 207 Reid, Peter 282 Reid, Sarah 82,154 Reignier, Caroline 185,212 Reimer, Laura 255 Reinberg, Jason 58 Reisdorf, Sara 123 Reisenbichler, Amy 208,262 Reiser, Jessica 202 Reiter, Tom 250 Relken, Melissa 223 Rendle, Anne 196 Reppen, Erika 185,226 Reside, Dan 289 Reside, Douglas 154 Restifo, Jay 154 Reuther, Eric 101 Reuther, Katie 197,199 Reynolds, Carrie 86,167 Reynolds, Matt 250 Reynolds, Tracy 204,239,281, 282,283 Rhode, Jon 247 Ricci, Marja 248 Rice, Tara 68 Rich, Craig 250 Richards, Eric 231 Richards, Matthew 246, 247 Richmiller, Robb 247 Richmond, Scott 247 Richmond, Tiny 99 Richter, Matt 154, 257 Rickey, Chester 233 Ridings, Krista 268 Ridnouer, Angie 82 Rieck, Kathy 153 Riefstahl, Carrie 235,252,253 Riekeberg, Mandy 266 Riethmann, Susan 284 312 Index (Page 313) Riggenbach, Paige 248 Riggle, Ryan 57, 234 Riley, Katie 176, 260, 273 Riley, Megan 224 Rinderknecht, Kae Dee215, 216, 273 Riney, Jason 67 Ringwald, Amy 232 Rippy, Marilyn 176, 225, 228 Rippy, Stephanie 226 Rischar, J. Henry 236 Ritchey, Christine 286 Ritchey, Jeanette 195, 208 Rittenhouse, Maya 208 Rivard, Joanna 191 Rizzo, Matt 242 Roach, James 195, 200, 260 Roach, Kyle 98, 99 Roadman, Megan 263 Robben, Christine 202, 205, 284 Robert, Kristian 88 Roberts, Andrea 123, 268 Roberts, Callie 289 Roberts, Karen 209, 276 Roberts, Laurelyn 185, 279, 284 Roberts, Lisa 123, 185, 231, 239, 278, 284 Robertson, Candace 279 Robertson, Kip 242 Robinett, Renee 207, 245, 255 Robinette, Will 260 Robison, Kyme 252 Rocchio, James 236 Roeder, Tim 233 Roehr, Amanda 154 Roensch, Walter 185 Roewe, Aaron 242 Rogers, Amy 154, 268 Rogers, David 47, 282 Rogers, Erik 80, 282 Rogers, Jared 179 Rohr, Jared 243 Rohrer, Michelle 185, 266 Roland, Krista 64,154 Roling, Liz 252 Roll, Sarah 90, 185, 201, 210, 213 Roller Hockey Team 96 Rollison, Jason 67 Romine, Brian 215 Ronek, Dave 236 Ronsick, Laura 154, 244 Roos, Molly 248 Rosa, Amy 154 Rosche, Claire 151 Rose, Matthew 67 Rosenkoetter, Sara 244 Roshek, Diana 234, 290 Roslansky, Sara 244 Rosola, Christy 209, 268 Ross, Brad 236 Ross, Christoper 154 Ross, James 67, 240 Ross, Laury 239 Ross, Shannon 200, 285 Ross, Toby 250 Rossiter, Ryan 154,197, 236 Rotert, Gina 154,199, 202 Roth, Andrew 231, 250 Roth, Michael 74,169, 250 Rothermich, Anna 201 Rouse, Andy 88 Rowe, Kayla 154 Rowe, Libby 6 Rowe, Stephanie 102,176,196,275 Row 1and, Mark 210, 228 Row 1and, Marshal 209,213 Royer, Graham 236 Ruark, Ian 210 Ruckenbrod, Paula 226 Rueth, Dan 215, 240 Rueth, Eileen 176 Rugby 99 Ruhl, Matthew 154 Ruiz, Jimmy 231, 249 Rundle, Anne 197, 282 Runkles, Kim 177 Runnels, Patrick 198 Rupp, Julie 185, 202, 207 Rupp, Tim 247 Ruse, Michael 118 Rush, Jason 217 Rushing, Cheryl 232 Russell, Becky 244 Russell, Carol 61 Russell, Chris 104 Russell, Kristi 167, 228, 284 Russell, Mark 231, 233 Russell, Samara 217, 254 Russell, Shelly 185, 270, 276 Russian Club 271 Russo, Anthony 96,176, 243, 278 Russo, Tim 99 Rutledge, Christa 266 Rutledge, Daphne 154, 286 Ryan, Benjamin 289 Ryan, Katie 252 Rybold, Nicole 154,199 Ryburn, Justin 167, 291 Ryczek, Callie 154, 210 Ryle Hall Senate 199 Ryle, Walter 54, 70,104 Saabye, Matt 85 Sabin, Beth 64, 65, 73 Sabourin, Carrie 286 Sachs, Jennifer 232 Sajevic, Jennifer 251 Salaban, Becky 224, 273 Salazar, Justin 242 Salem, Emily 245 Saleniuc, Lidia 288, 289 Saltzman, Stephanie 200, 213 Sampiller, Philip 244 Sanders, Amy 179, 260 Sanders, Catherine 244, 258 Sanders, Jocelyn 223 Sanders, John 197 Sanders, Kelin 232 Sanderson, Melida 24,199, 234 Sandfort, Tim 80, 176, 215, 282 Sanford, Dave 250 Satterly, Thomas 67 Saucier, Jason 196, 247 Saucier, Jessica 245 Sauer, Christian 67 Sauser, Katie 282 Savlin, Jill 202 Sawani, Mustafa 25 Saylor, Daphne 228 Scafers, Kurt 250 Scarry, Michelle 245 SCEC 274 Schade, Suzy 232 Schaefer, Doug 96 Schaefer, Jennifer 64,73 Schaefer, Jessica 248, 268, 281 Schaefer, Matthew 185, 263, 276 Schaefer, Rachel 232 Schaffer, Fred 166 Schaffner, Ellen 202 Schaller, Stephanie 154 Schamber, Christine 78, 79 Schaper, Chris 49 Scharnhorst, Matthew 155, 210,265 Schaufert, Christian 214, 215 Schell, Julie 215, 252 Schell, Mark 67 Schickler, Mike 250 Schiermeyer, Lynn 176, 245, 286 Schiltz, Aaron 228 Schlegel, Stephanie 78, 79,239 Schlicht, Jennifer 185, 248 Schlueter, Chris 158 Schmersahl, Jamie 232 Schmich, Bethany 252 Schmidt, Laura 252 Schmidt, Ryan 100,101, 236 Schmidt, Sandra 268 Schmidt, Stephanie 271 Schmidt, Thomas 231, 242, 276 Schmieder, James 290 Schmitt, Christy 155, 239 Schmitt, Jessica 185, 267 Schmitt, Sara 134, 155, 290 Schmitz, Angela 155, 202, 262 Schmitz, Jennie 244 Schmitz, Joey 215, 216, 237 Schmitz, Paul 197 The Florida Marlins became major league baseball's world champions in 1997, beating the Cleveland Indians in the World Series. Just five years old, the Marlins tied the Indians in the ninth inning of game seven and went on to win it all in the eleventh inning 3-2. (AP photo) Index 313 (Page 314) Yasser Arafat was a chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization and president of the Palestinian National Authority. He was one of the key leaders in trying to maintain peace in the Middle East. (AP photo) Schnarre, Becky 239, 284 Schneider, Beth 252 Schneider, Ed 64, 65, 70, 71 Schneider, Stephen R. 247 Schnellbacher, Sebastian 255,259 Scholl, Katie 202 Schottel, Brad 71,250 Schrader, Jack 58,59 Schrey, Brett 67 Schroeder, Brian 67 Schroeder, Beth 155, 234 Schuerman, Bill 286 Schuerman, Daniel 286 Schuerman, Kendra 155 Schuerman, Lizzie 232, 260, 273 Schuette, Cara 202, 268 Schulte, Chris 240 Schulte, Dori 282 Schulte, Julie 232 Schulte, Rosemarie 268 Schultz, Andy 224, 287 Schultz, Jeff 287 Schultz, Kim 155 Schultz, Monica 99, 234 Schulze, Jen 232 Schulze, Kris 237, 260 Schulze, Shirley 217 Schumann, Aaron 244 Schutter, Dave 88 Schwalm, Cindy 155, 234 Schwartz, Lori 155, 289 Schwarz, Jake 233 Schwarz, Stephanie 202 Schwent, Bryan 234, 270, 276 Schwier, Alana 167, 210, 289 Scioneaux, Carol 239 Scioneaux, Katie 239 Scott, Elizabeth 64,73 Scott, John 221, 224 Scott, Josh 80 Scott, Kerry 66, 77, 176,248 Scott, Rebecca 155 Scott, Wes 221, 225, 268 Scrivner, Heather 155, 245 Seabaugh, David 224, 228, 268 Seaborn, John 244 Seah, Simon 236 Sebastiao, Jill 258 Sebben, John 246, 247 Sedki, Michael 220, 226 Sedlak, Ryan 250 Sedovic, Tim 247 Segel-Moss, Adam 234 Seifert, Melissa 209 Seim, Ryan 74 Seimer, Rob 25 Selair, Scott 250 Selby, Joe 210, 252 Sellers, Jody 74 Sen, Chanda 186, 212 Seneczyn, Dennis 243 Senf, Aimee 289 Senger, Susan 123,186, 248, 273, 289 Sepanic, Meredith 201 Sept, John 240 Seydel, Matthew 240 Seyller, Danielle 217, 273 Shabel, Becca 248 Shadden, Jason 201 Shadle, Mike 236 Shady, Laura 176,244,270 Shafer, Johanna 134 Shafer, Michelle 123 Shaffer, Fred 240 Shafi, S M Islam 182 Shanks, Jody 64,73 Shanley, Mark 327 Shannon, Matthew 186, 282 Shea, Jamie 86, 87, 91 Shearer, Heidi 73 Sheihk, Christine Soriea 210 Shelley, Kim 234 Shepard, John 250 Sheppard, Christine 267 Sherer, Michelle 209 Sherman, Josh 240 Sherron, Robert 155 Sherwood, Kurt 250 Shetley, Erin 248 Shew, Justin 74 Shimizu, Yusuke 267 Shine, Jeffery 250 Shipley, Kerry 176, 202 Shipp, Kevin 237 Shirck, Marisa 252 Shive, Josh 168 Shivelbine, Beth 226 Shivelbine, Matt 226, 268 Shmigelsky, Sarah 260 Shoemaker, Rebecca 155 Shook, Amy 186 Shorts, Brett 201, 268 Shotokan Karate Club 258 Showboat Gamblers 224, 225 Showgirls 258 Shriver, Melissa 155, 216, 273 Shryock, Lori 82 Shull, Airin 248 Shumate, Joel 67 Shupe, Katie 286 Sibbing, Matt 267 Sickmann, Lori 168, 202, 266,274 Siddiquee, Tanveer 44 Sides, Emily 104,168, 202, 260, 266, 290 Sides, Maria 155 Siebe, Tim 286 Siegele, Shawn 54,84, 85 Sieh, Jennifer 155, 205, 254 Sielfleisch, Abby 265 Siemer, Beth 289 Siemer, Matt 158, 261 Siemer, Rob 47, 289 Siems, Billy 99, 242 Siewert, Gregg 191 Sigel, Julie 248 Sigma Alpha 273 Sigma Alpha Iota 273 Sigma Beta Delta 284 Sigma Chi Delta 248 Sigma Kappa 244, 245 Sigma Lambda Beta 249 Sigma Lambda Gamma i 249 Sigma Phi Epsilon 250 Sigma Sigma Sigma 252, 253 Sigma Tau Delta 284 Sigma Tau Gamma 250 Sigman, Jennifer 86 Silea, Keri 62, 63,176 Silvertson, Audra 239 Simmons, Augustin 242 Simmons, Jake 162 Simmons, Kimberly 76, 77,282,284 Simmons, Scott 207, 247 Simms, Rob 57 Simms, Tim 252 Sims, Jenny 245 Singleton, Takara 186 Sippely, Tina 155, 275 Sirna, Jacob 74, 236 Sisson, Jennifer 130 Sitze, Melissa 199 Skalski, Jen 252 Slack, Jennifer 273 Slama, John 244 Slape, Chrissy 232 Slaton, Garrett 263 Slentz, Benjamin 67 Slick, Shawn 168,204,274 Slinkard, Jennifer 168 Sloey, Jennifer 210,215,291 Sloop, John 58 Smiley, Amanda 226 Smiser, James 48 Smith, Adrienne 199, 224,259 Smith, Aubree 54, 226 Smith, Belena 174, 282 Smith, Brandon 63, 268 Smith, Brian 226 Smith, Carolyn 282 Smith, Christopher 236 Smith, Delora 186, 279 314 Index (Page 315) It's Always Our Pleasure To Serve You! Best of luck to our graduating seniors as you move ahead to a bright tomorrow. And to all our returning students, here's to another fantastic year! YOUR CAMPUS DINING STAFF Mainstreet Market & Residence Hall Cafeterias Smith, Heather 234,287 Smith, Ian 231, 250 Smith, Jennifer 28,186,215 Smith, Julie 168,205,266 Smith, L.67 Smith, Lindsay 232 Smith, Lisa 216 Smith, Margie 215 Smith, Richard 271, 274 Smith, Sam 199 Smith, Shane 155 Smith, Vanessa 99,234 Smith, Vincent 210,259 SMSTA 275 Snethen, Cathy 186,266 Snider, Tracy 93,215,216,273 Snitker, Jill 186,260,273,320 Snodgrass, Angela 202,268 Snyder, Beth 155, 289 Sobaski, Wendi 61,155 Sobery, Tricia 155 SCA 214 Soc. for HR Man. 273 Soci. of Prof. Journ. 273 Softball 78,79 Sollars, Dustin 6,236 Solovitz, David M. 247 SooHoo, Lucas 176 Sooklall, Chrissy 239 Sorensen, Kristen 176,210,282 Sosnowski, Allyson 225 Souders, Carol 226 Souser, James 247 Southard, Amanda 225,226, 265 Spanish Club 274 Sparks, Alison 52,73 Sparks, Beckey 77 Sparks, Byron 155 Sparks, Erica 82,94 Sparks, Jonathan 168,234 Spears, Danielle 239 Speas, Marlene 272 Spencer, Cara 168 Spencer, Dustin 243 Spencer, Emily 202,252 Spencer, Tricia 155 Spengemann, Jeffrey 176,267 Spiegel, Kathryn 168, 268 Spomer, Dan 186 Spomer, John 35,224,228 Spomer, Matthew 177, 225,226,268 Spooner, Kevin 199, 210 Sprague, Mary 85, 252 Spray, Amy 287 Spreitzer, Anna 186,197,199,216,217 Stack, Lance 71 Stack, Matthew 250 Stafford, Jamie 128, 206,276, Stages, Nandy 284 Stahlschmidt, Caryn 186,248,263 Stallard, Jamie 155 Stange, Debbie 201,228 Stanghoener, Karen 205 Stangler, Dane 260 Stangler, Stefani 224 Index 315 (Page 316) Stanley, Catherine 186, 244 Stapf, Elsie 156 Starkovich, Tanya 245 Starnes, Stephanie 156, 286 STARS 207 Staub, Eric 96,168, 260, 289,290, 291 Stavrev, Todor 212 Stawar, Emily 156,179, 207, 224 Stebbins, Tyce 67 Steele, George 99 Steele, Shannon 79 Steelman, Amy 207 Steffans, Emily 186, 275 Stegall, Kisha 196 Steinberg, Matt 67 Steiner, Dennis 243 Steinkamp, Krista 197, 265 Stelmar, Michael 258 Stelzer, Jean 261 STEP 208 Stephens, Brooke 77 Stephens, Reynard 240 Stephens, Tyler 250 Stephenson, Brian 96 Steuart, Lindsey 252 Steuterman, John 240 Stevens, Spencer 67 Stewart, Brandon 240 Stewart, Jeff 233 Stienecker, Amanda 244 Stienecker, Sara 245 Stilley, Rob 267 Stites, Daniel 259 Stock, Paul 156, . 257, 259 Stockland, Eric 250 Stoddard, Kate 279 Stoff, Paula 186, 223, ,228, 229 Stoffle, Jewelee 281 Stohldrier, Marty 242 Stohmayer, Chistoph 250 Stokes, Dennis 286 Stokes, Katie 47,168, , 215, 289 Stoltenberg, Karin 186, 231, 232,233, 281 Stone, Adrian 96 Stone, Brian 96, 262 Stone, Christine 186, 202, 262 Stone, Emily 226 Stoppelmann, Lauren 168, 201 Stough, Andrew 96, 243 Stovall, Stacey 156, 286 Stover, Eric 242 Straatmann, Christina 177, 207,282,279 Strandquist, Julie 201 Stranghoener, Karen 156 Strangler, Stefani 265 Straumann, Amy 156, 202 Stremlau, Brian 197, 247 Stribling, Shana 252 Strickland, Lars 99 Strickler, Matt 243 Stringham, Theresa 134,156,290 Strobel, Kate 156, 260 Strohschein, Matthew 250, 276 Stroud, LaTrice 156 Struckhoff, Amy 239 Struttmann, Jason 74, 234 Stryker, Tonya 156, 202 Stuart, Lindsey 208 Stucker, Kevin 63, 242 Stucky, Tricia 245 SAB 214,215 Student Ambassadors 207 Student Senate 255 Stukart, Erin 68, 69 Sturdevant, Ben 220 Sturm, Megan 68, 201 Stutzman, Jacob 283 Stylianou, Maria 77, 209 Sucharski, Brian 231 Suchocki, Brian 236 Suddarth, Timothy 177, 259,260, 261, 286 Suellentrop, Kurtis 71, 247 Sule, Erica 177, 200 Sullivan, Channa 226, 273 Sullivan, Megan 7£ !, 79, 239 Sullivan, Robyn 94, 202 Sullivan, Sara 239, 260 Sullivan, Shawn 250 Summers, Stephanie 224, 273 Supranowich, Melanie 168 Suresh, Dhyanesh 237, 270 Sutherland, Tori 203, 232 Sutter, Alecia 265 Sutterer, Jennifer 185, 202, 207 Svoboda, Katie 168, 260 Svoboda, Lauren 245 Svuba, Becca 177, 244, 260 Swain, Jenny 220 Swan, Shelby 288 Swartz, Fran 99, 156,157 Swartz, Jessica 156,157 Swartzbaugh, Molly 77, 276 Swederska, Rachel 40, 209 Swee, Wesley 250, 255 Sweeney, Dennis 74,75 Swenson, Stacey 160, 289 Swickhamer, Matthew 80, 250 Swindler, Scott 67, 242 Swinford, Crystal 168 Swip, Brett 242 Switser, Lindsy 99,177 Sykes, Jeremy 177 Sykora, Richard 236 Symank, Scott 242 T Tabb, Tom 287 Tackes, Aimee 94, 209 Tadsen, Jennifer 186, 268, 279,283, 289 Tady, Darlene 226, 232 Tagenstecher, Anne 293 Talbott, Laura 187 Tamakoshi, Laura 118 Tanner, Amy 248 Tartaglia, Greg 215 Tate, Bryan 242 Tatro, Chad 112 Tau Kappa Epsilon 252 Tau Lambda Sigma 209 Taylor, Amy 168, ,286, 287 Taylor, Carmen 168 Taylor, Erin 204, 239 Taylor, K. 67 Taylor, Lauren 239 Taylor, Megan 168 Taylor, Nicole 77 Taylor, Sarah 209 Taylor, Tim 207, 247 Templeton, Matthew 250 Tennis 85 Terry, Natalie 202, 239 Terry, Teresa 104,156 Terwelp, Julie 266 Terwilliger, Jay 258 Teskey, Jacqie 187 Therrien, Amy 177,197, 260, 265 Thiemann, Tara 156 Thieme, Krista 85 Thien, Julie 156, 202 Thomann, Daniel 177, 236 Thomann, Jeffrey 187 Thomas, Bertha 190,191 Thomas, Blake 175 Thomas, Chris 244 Thomas, Danette 274, 287 Thomas, Emily 201 Thomas, Jason 204 Thomas, Jeff 197 Thomas, Jeremy 259 Thomas, Justin 247 Thomas, Kim 3 Thomas, Leslie 156, 202 Thomas, Michael 177, 233 Thomas, Ryane 202, , 245, 270 Thomas, Stacy 168, 259 Thomasson, Daniel 96, 267 Thompson, Brett 236 Thompson, Chris 74 Thompson, Clint 67 Thompson, Matt 57 Thomsen, Jenny 156, 204, 274, 276 Thomsen, Stephanie 284 Thornbrugh, John 267 Thorstenson, Eric 242 Thrasher, Tiffany 156, 239, 258, 259 Thurman, Maggie 261 Tiemann, Jason 250 Tillman, Becky 86 Timbrook, Tennaile 79 Timm, Gretchen 204 Timmins, Nicole 131 Tinnin, Benji 99, 289 Tischer, Erin 266 Toczylowski, Carie 77 Toczylowski, Stephanie 77 Tokahahi, Souichi 258 Tolliver, Julia 177, 289 Tolson, Imeni 254 Tomes, Heather 168, 226 Tominia, Amy 252 316 Index (Page 317) Tyler, Jason 260 Tyler, Kathryn 210 Tyler, Michelle 257 Three young brothers made a big impact on the world of pop music. The group Hanson, comprised of Isaac, 16, Taylor, 14, and Zac, 11, was discovered in 1996 at the Kansas State Fair. Their infectious single "MMMBop" and their album "Middle of Nowhere" flooded the airwaves around the world. (AP photo) Tompkins, Jeane 239 Tomabeni, Lisa 187, 275, 279,282 Totten, Ryan 187, 281 Tracy, Carolyn 156, 207 Traen, Janeen 168, 289 Tramel, Amy 232, 263 Tranel, Karissa 252 Trauernicht, Molly 168, 200,226, 268 Traughber, Bryan 250 Trauterman, Carrie 102,168 Treasure, Ryan 225 Trego, Matt 250 Tremont, Brian 234 Trendley, Sasha 82 Troemel, Alyssa 232 Trotter, Andie 123, , 239, 281 Trotts, Greg 257 Trout, Amanda 156, , 226, 284 Troyer, Jason 208 Truesdale, Christina 126,177,216, 273 Trump, Laura 156, 257 Tucker, Dan 224 Tucker, Kim 77, 202 Tucker, Robert 250 Tuffli, Jason 96 Tummillo, Gia 245 Turner, Joe 226, 229 Turpin, Kathy 54 Tushaus, Craig 250 Twellman, Andy 236 Twenter, Shannon 278, 281 Tyhurst, Sherry 217 u Ultch, Amy 213 Umali, Brian 236 Umphenour, Scott 247 Umscheid, Julie 187 Unger, Dave 162,197 Unique Ensemble 217 University Chorus 223 University Swingers 259, 293 Upchurch, Andy 225 Upchurch, Sandy 232 Urban, Amy 99, 257 Urban, Chris 250 Urish-Runyon, Kimberly 187, 207, 226, 257, 274 Utrecht, Ashley 156, 270 Uttech, Rachel 177, 201, 268 Utterback, Jacob 250 V Vacin, Aaron 187 Valenti, Sam 156 VanByssum, Laura 86, 169 VanCleave, Karen 123, 187, 262,279, 289 VanDeCar, Ryan 231, 250 Vandemore, Tony 57, 242 Vanderhoof, Winston 215 Vandivort, Jennifer 232 VanKuren, Ben 287 VanRhein, Anne 234, 284 VanScoyoc, Sara 239 Varrone, Michael 250 Vaughn, Katie 202, 265 Vaughn, Mike 67, 276 Vaz, Diogo 156 Vece, Joel 80, 276 Vehige, Lauren 169, 205, 207,208 Veile, Eric 157, ,224, 290 Veitch, Becky 200, 289 Venable, Erin 208, 234 Vencil, Marci 265, 268 Verby, Doug 250 Vermedahl, Elizabeth 208, 282 Vermillion, Sally 157, 286 Vertovec, James 110, 276 Vibbert, Carolyn 279, 291 Vicker, Sarah 202 Viefhaus, Vicki 79 Virag, Kristin 94,169 Vogel, Emily 215, 278 Vogel, Jim 210 Vogel, Krissy 207, 232, 261, 281,282, 289 Vogt, Beverly 177, 268, 274 Vogt, Jennifer 82 Voight, Mary 225 Volkmann, Anne 166, 210 Volmert, Dawn 157 w Wachter, Beth 215, 249 Wade, Nikki 215, 238 Wager, Laurie 257, 259, 276, 289 Wagner, Darin 265 Wagner, Jamie 252 Wagner, Jeff 265 Wagoner, Barry 236 Waguespack, Joy 252 Wainwright, Carrie 265 Wait, Michael 236 Wakefield, Brian 244 Waldren, Terrence 207 Waldrop, Shawn 250 1998 Academy Award Winners Best Picture Titanic Best Supporting Actress Kim Basinger Best Director James Cameron- Titanic Best Original Song "My Heart Will Go On" (Celine Dion) Best Actor Jack Nicholson Best Actress Helen Hunt Best Original Screenplay Good Will Hunting Best Supporting Actor Robin Williams Best Visual Effects Titanic Index 317 (Page 318) Best Western Shamrock Inn P.O. Box 1005 Jet. 6 & Bus. 63 South Kirksville, Missouri 63501 Phone (660) 665-8352 Fax (660) 665-0072 For Reservations 1-800-528-1234 Waldschmidt, Erika 215, 231,232 Walker, John 201 Walker, Lisa 252 Walker, Ryan 225 Wallace, Marcus 242 Wallis, Hope 244 Walrath, Katy 239 Walter, Amie 225 Walters, Jill 94, 95 Walters, Laura 169, 276 Walters, Mary 286 Walters, Steph 215 Walz, Ellen 177, 216 Walz, Jennifer 121, 267 Walz, Katherine 207 Walz, Sally 169, ,232, 258 Ward, Bill 247 Ward, Jason 58,169 Ware, John 66, 67 Ware, Katie 35, 223 Ware, Melissa 67,166 Warmann, Jennifer 202, 207 Warner, Erin 209 Warner, Kelly 187 Warren-Grice, April 61 Washburn, Kimberly 169 Waterkotte, Dan 236 Waterman, Kelly 250 Waters, Beth 73 Waters, Brian 35, 71, 247 Waters, Sarah 77 Watrous, Jennifer 245 Watson Jr, Michael 123 Wayant, Beth 157 Wayne, John 215 Webb, Ken 63, 247 Webber, Matt 157,207, 261 Weber, Lisa 226 Weber, Shawn 123, 276 Weber, Terry 197, 237 Weber, Tom 225 Weekley, JoAnn 191 Weerts, Richard 191 Weilbacher, Stacy 169,199, 207, 225, 234, ,235 Weinberger, Amy 157,199, ,265 Weinberger, Mary 282 Weinkauf, Mike 71 Weintraub, Rebecca 169 Weis, Susie 225 Weisheyer, Ryan 96, ,242 Weissler, Roberto 289 Welch, Maureen 281 Welch, Tricia 252 Welge, Matthew 187, 240 Wells, Michael 234 Wence, Nicole 187 Wence, Scott 88, , 187 Weng, Steve 247, ,260 Wenger, Joy 178, ,270 Wenger, Renee 215, ,266 Wenz, Joshua 237 Werner, Brian 74 Wesley Student Center 291 West, Kim 266 West, Sarah 278, 282 Westhoff, Bryan 231 Westhoff, Laura 169, 207, 281, 284 Westmeyer, David 57, ,242 Westre, Julie 245 Westrich, Amy 244, 268 Weyforth, Katie 82,187,239,268 Wgoneiz, Barry 207 Whalley, Casey 236 Wheatley, Scott 250 Wheatley, Tom 261 Wheeler, Dixie 157 Wheeler, Lyndsay 54,169, 202 Wherry, Holly 169 White, Amanda 104 White, Jacki 77 White, Jean 287 White, Melissa 79 White, Patty 215 Whiteside, Edward 250 Whitley, Jon 228 Whitley, Julie 248 Wichman, Jen 252 Wicklein, John 207, 236, 255 Widitz, David 169 Wiecher, Meredith 274 Wiedlocher, Stephanie 289 Wienke, Ann 157,196, 202 Wienke, Sarah 199 Wieseler, Amy 200 Wiesler, Ann 77 Wigginton, Trisha 248 Wight, Anne 202 Wightman, Lauren 169 Wijenayake, Himaja 169 Wilburn, Debbie 278 Wilcox, Kara 257 Wilder, Mike 250 Wildman, Nikki 239 Wilhusen, Steve 74,75 Wilkes, Brad 250 Willard, Amber 260, 273 Willard, Lauren 157, 207, 289 Wilier, Adelle 202, 266 Williams, Brandi 205 Williams, Crystal 187, 248, 289 Williams, Erin 40 Williams, Kelli 273 Williams, Laura 282 Williams, Mary 265 Williams, Rachel 99, 213 Williams, S. 67 Williams, Sara 248 Williams, Sarah 279 Williamson, Christie 83,83 Williford, Heidy 30, 31, 187, 248 Willman, Luke 293 Willsey, Isabella 157 Wilmes, Todd 234 Wilmesherr, Rachel 157 Wilson, Allyson 157, 215 Wilson, Angie 208, 234 Wilson, Bentley 268 Wilson, Brad 204, 215, 240 Wilson, Cary 177 Wilson, Chris 220, 221, 224 Wilson, Elizabeth 248 Wilson, Matthew 221, 225, 265,268 Wilson, Melissa 200 Wilson, Ryan 177, 200, 263 Wilson, Sami 258 Wimbley, Monica 157 Winbush, Yvonne 217, 265 Windfall 261 Winfrey, Becky 187, 200 Winfrey, Erin 265, 266 Wing, Crystal 79 Winkeler, Paul 257 Winkler, Aaron D. 169, 257 Winkler, Brian 250 Winkler, Thomas 250 Winter, Meghan 94 Wintermann, Stephanie 289 Winters, Nicole 82, 282 Wirsig, Karin 197, 270 Wisbrock, Nicole 239 Wishon, Michael 67 Wiss, Deena 187, 208, 262, 281 Wissel, Mark 123, 187, 240 Witowski, Krista 248 Witt, Michael 177, 231, 236 Witte, Sandy 169, 239 Wittling, Randy 211 Woehlk, Julia 157, 207 Woehrer, Lori 187, 268, 275,283 President Bill Clinton had a year of close watch by the public after several women accused him of sexual harassment. He was also under scrutiny for campaign finance violations. Under Clinton's presidency though, the United States experienced the lowest rate of inflation since the early 1960s. (AP photo) 318 Index (Page 319) Woerther, Lindsay 201 Wolf, Chris 215, 252 Wolf, Erin 157, 210 Wolf, Jeffrey 250 Wolfe, Todd 67 Wolff, Jennifer 239 Wolfmeyer, Fred 57, 58 Wombacher, Joshua 247 Women's Basketball 61 Women's Resource Center 209 Women's Soccer 77 Women's Swimming 82 Wood, Michael 243 Wood, Steven 231, 240 Woodin, Beth 157, 289 Woodrum, Carrie 177, 282 Woods, Caroline 157,257, 261 Woods, Heather 207 Woods, Jay 114 Woods, Sarah 204, 266 Woosley, Thaddeus 240 Worrell, Anna 215 Woulfe, Amy 226,273 Wrestling 88 Wright, Abby 213,225 Wright, Dominick 67 Wright, Erin 169,201, 289 Wright, Jen 78,79,232 Wright, Julie 157,286 Wright, June 187,275,284 Wright, Shannon 157,207,271 Wright, Suzie 279 Wright, Triston 169 Wrightam, Jennifer 196 Wroughton, Vinnie 247 Wysocki, Connie 252 Wysocki, Kevin 80,81,276 Wyzlic, Michael 263 Xander, Greg 286 Yaeger, Shelly 177, 202, 207, 257, 289 Yaeger, Stephanie 26 Yang, Mayly 281, 289 Yanick, Nicole 177, 204, 248 Yantis, LeAnn 191 Yeager, Chris 280 Yiangou, Christiana 209 Yoakum, Jerry 265 Yochim, Brian 187, 284 Yoder, Bret 67 Yoell, Katie 157 Yokota, Umi 212 York, Angela 123 York, Jaclyn 157 Young, Candy 50 Young, Holly 177, 208 Young, Rachel De 22 Young, Sara 169,200 Youngsteadt, Elsa 210, 276 Yu, Shirley 157 Yuracko, Melanie 177, 207, 231, 234, 270, 276, 281, 290 Z Zagurski, Jennifer 215, 216, 273 Zahnd, Douglas 187 Zahner, Angie 259 Zahner, Peggy 228 Zahra, Mike 276 Zehr, Janelle 86 Zeigler, Jeff 289 Zemple, Valerie 273 Zeni, Deborah 252 Travis-Noe Funeral Home Neil & Sherry Travis Brian C. Noe 1008 Potter Avenue P.O. Box 306 Kirksville, MO 63501 (660) 665-1300 Kirksville's Only Hometown Owned Funeral Home Zerillo, Mike 47 Zesch, Emily 177,197 Zid, Brian 64 Ziegler, Mary 169, 225, 260, 273 Zilske, Nikki 252 Zimmer, Dan 78,79 Zimmer, Kimberly 248, 284 Zimmerman, Ann 270, 273 Zimmerman, Chadd 250 Zimmerman, Josh 259 Zimmerman, Lindsey 157 Zimmermann, Emily 210, 211 Zinselmeyer, Gerianne 189 Zollinger, Nicole 226 Zook, Jennifer 217 Zorbas, Angela 239 Zumwalt, Elizabeth 265 Zung, Michael 74 Zyk, Laura 232 United States Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright was the most visible and active secretary of state since Henry Kissinger. She was the highest ranking woman in the history of the U.S. government, and she was admired and respected by diplomatic corps. (AP photo) Index 319 (Page 320) Editorial Staff (clockwise): Jennifer Odefey, Jen Adams, Brigid Gutting Advertising Christina Paulsell-manager Copy Staff Megan Delaney, Jill Snitker-editor, Heather Adams Photography Front: Tina Patel Back: Hemal Patel- editor, Cheri Heiser, Josh Adams-assistant editor To the Echo Staff I want to thank you all for the past year. You have all given a lot of your time and energy to the Echo, and you have helped make lasting memories. Even when times were tough and deadlines were looming, you held in there for the good of the team. I will miss my "Home away from Home" in the Echo office. I probably won't miss the computer problems or the extreme temperatures, but I will miss the dancing, the laughing, the lunches, the FreeCell games, Echo Elves, the Echo Awards, and most of all, the people who have been a part of the team the past four years. Thank you to everyone who kept a good attitude and continued to make all the hard work fun. I want to give a special thanks to everyone who went beyond the call of duty. Thanks also to Kate and Jill for stepping up when others stepped down. Thanks to the photographers and organizations staff for trying to take on way too big a project. Thanks especially to Jen Adams, who was with me until the bitter end and never said no when I needed help. Good luck in the future, but always choose to remember the past. Go Echo Team! Junni D. 320 Echo staff (Page 321) The Echo Yearbook Staff Editor in Chief Jennifer Odefey Assistant Editor Jen Adams Advertising Christina Paulsell- manager (fall) Copy/Features Jill Snitker- copy editor Leanna Graham-features editor (fall) Heather Adams Megan Delaney Photography Hemal Patel- editor Josh Adams- assistant editor Cheri Heiser Tina Patel Academics Kate Koenig- editor (spring) Katie Svoboda- editor (fall) Sarah Brown Laura Hrabar Organizations Jennifer Baumann- editor Amy Luzynski- assistant editor Ryan Emnett Tim Fortner Janine Hall People Stephanie Brenneke- editor Merina Foster Kelly Limbrick Sports Jeremy Early- editor Tricia Boyle Amanda Jones Carey Michenfelder Eric Staub Student Life Kate Koenig- editor Tina Anshus Kelly Levins Editorial Assistant Brigid Gutting Open/Close/Di vision Copy Jill Snitker Adviser David Fortney Academics/ Student Life Front: Kelly Levins, Laura Hrabar, Sarah Brown. Back: Kate Koenig- editor, Tina Anshus Organizations Tim Fortner, Jennifer Baumann- editor, Amy Luzynski-assistant editor People Merina Foster, Stephanie Brenneke-editor, Kelly Limbrick Sports Jeremy Early-editor, Amanda Jones, Carey Michenfelder Echo staff 321 (Page 322) A group of students gets together to play their drums on a warm day. A large crowd of students gathered to watch the group play. The drums could be heard all over campus, (photo by Cheri Heiser) Matt Braun, Board of Governors Representative, and Student Senate President Kirk McCarty cut the ribbon to officially open the Student Recreation Center in August. Admission to the Ree Center was free to all students, faculty and staff. It included an indoor track, nautilus equipment, free weights, an aerobics room and four courts, (photo by Hemal Patel) 322 Closing (Page 323) Sophomore Emily McCluhan studies for her finals outside the Student Union Building on a warm spring day. The end of the spring semester brought many students outdoors to enjoy the rare, warm weather in Kirksville. In addition to studying outdoors, students could be found playing Frisbee and walking dogs on campus, (photo by Tina Patel) Another year of choices and decisions came to an end. We were led down many paths throughout our time at Truman State University. Taking our finals and saying goodbye to one more year was difficult, but we knew that many of our paths would cross again. Unfortunately, there were some choices that seemed to be made for us, ones that were not left up to us. Too many friends and mentors that we were close to left us this year to begin a journey unknown to us. It was not our choice to lose those close to us, but the values and ideals we saw them live out would help us make our decisions for the future. We were determined to live out our lives more fully and make the choices that those lost to us could never do again. They lived through us, and we would not let them be forgotten easily. They would forever be a part of Truman State University. Closing 323 (Page 324) Freshman David Ilardi rides a bull as Student Activities Board Member Brian Beall watches at Dog Days in April. SAB members supervised the rides for the day. Campus organizations sponsored booths with games and food, (photo by Cheri Heiser) Members of Tau Kappa Epsilon and Phi Kappa Theta social fraternities and Alpha Sigma Alpha social sorority dance during their skit at Lakeside Revue. Their skit was called "The Spirit of Lakeside." The theme for Lakeside was It was a Dark and Stormy Night, (photo by Tina Patel) Closing 324 (Page 325) Family and friends gather at Red Barn Park for a picnic on Family Day. The day also included refreshments on the Mall, an address by President Jack Magruder and a Bulldog football game. The additional people brought a lot of money to Kirksville businesses, (photo by Cheri Heiser) One great thing about Truman State University was that the choices and decisions to be made never ended. As some of us spent our last days at Truman and in Kirksville ever, we knew that new faces would take our places next year. We would carry on this theme, just as we carried it on for those who came before us. For those of us who had finished our time at Truman, the choices that stood in our future were limitless. With the help of the University, our friends and our families, We could go anywhere and do anything. Some of us chose to go on to graduate schools, while others Of us decided to put our talents to work in the "real world." Hopefully, graduating from the "Harvard of the Midwest" would give us the extra edge. Regardless of where we went or what we did, our experiences at Truman State University would stay in our minds, hearts and memories forever. Closing 325 (Page 326) Students and their families cheer on the Bulldogs at the football game on Family Day. The football team finished 6-3 in the MIAA Conference. The team lost 22 seniors at the end of the season, (photo by Josh Adams) Students cast their votes at the at the Student Senate elections in the spring. Junior Mike Darning was voted the Senate president for the 1998-99 school year. Elections were held in the fall for incoming students, (photo by Cheri Heiser) 326 Closing (Page 327) For those of us returning to Kirksville, we had our own choices to make. We had to declare majors, choose courses, find roommates, look for internships and eventually begin searching for a job. For each of us individually, Truman meant something different. On the Truman campus, though, we came together under one identity. This identity we took out into the world with us, and it reflected on everyone we met and everything we did. Our images constantly changed with every decision we made throughout our time at Truman State University. No matter what decisions we made with our future, they were decisions affected by our time at Truman and the experiences we treasured. Our Truman experience was a part of us we did not Ipse when we left Kirksville. We were forever a part Of Truman State University, and Truman Would forever be a part of US. Mark Shanley, dean of student affairs, congratulates Anne Moody, associate professor of chemistry. Moody was named Educator of the Year after having been a finalist for five years. She received the award at a banquet in the Georgian Room in April, (photo by Cheri Heiser) Closing 327 (Page 328) Colophon Volume 97 of the Truman 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 1998 Echo was produced using two IBM Personal Computer 350, two IBM Personal Computer 300GL, an Apple LaserWriter Select printer, a Hewlett Packard LaserJet 6MP and a QMS-PS 410 laser printer. The 328 pages were submitted using Aldus PageMaker 5.0, Microsoft Word 7.0 and Jostens Yeartech programs. The cover is matte black #480 material. The theme statement is in silver foil #381 application. The additional text in in black silkscreen ink. The endsheets are printed with black ink #395 on transicolor sterling silver #420 paper. The portraits for the people section were taken and printed by Inter-State Studio Inc. of Sedalia, Mo. Group photographs in the organization section were taken and printed by the Echo staff. All other photographs were taken by die Echo and Index photography staffs, the Truman State University Public Relations Office or were submitted. Body copy for the 1998 Echo was set in 10-point Palatino. Cutlines were 8-point Palatino bold. Various fonts and type sizes were used in headlines and subheadlines. The folio tabs were in GilSans Condensed. All copy for the Echo was written by members of the Echo staff and contributing writers. All advertising was sold by members of the Echo advertising staff. Advertisements were prepared and submitted camera-ready. All inquiries should be forwarded to the Echo advertising department. The 1998 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. Inquiries regarding this publication may be addressed to the Echo Yearbook, Truman State University, Student Union Building Media Center, Kirksville, Mo. 63501, by calling (660)785-4450 or by email at echo@academic.truman.edu. photo by Tim Barcus This Echo is dedicated to those lost to us during the 1997-1998 year. You will forever remain a part of us. 328 Colophon (Page 329) (Page 330) (Page 331) (Back Cover)