(Front Cover) evolve echo (Page i) (Page ii) experience Student Life p 6 People p 47 endure Organizations p 98 Sports p 198 enrich Mini mag p224 Academics p 242 Index/Ads p 276 The campus in 1947* (photo submitted) (Page iii) Pickler Library Archives Truman State University (Page 1) Truman State University evolve echo fall winter spring Echo Yearbook Volume 100 Enrollment: 6,006 Kirksville, MO 63501 June 2000-May 2001 http://www2.truman.edu/echo (660)785-4450 (Page 2) Evolution It was inevitable. We couldn't deny it. We couldn't fight it. We had been constantly impacted and affected by the world around us for the past 20-some years. We grew intellectually, physically and socially. Gone were the days with recess on the teeter-totters and milk and cookies in the afternoon The hand-written one-page essays of our favorite summer activity were a thing of the past and chasing each other across the playground had long since faded away. We changed. The change was not necessarily found in the addition of the Fine Arts building, Ethernet running through our residence halls or computer software allowing us to post our resume online and download our favorite tunes from Napster. The evolution manifested itself in the students, those making the University campus thrive. The students were the ones who made it necessary to add Right Spike and Simone Bulldog entertain throughout Family Day events. The Bulldog was first used at the University in 1908. The Bulldog was adopted as the official school mascot in 1915. (photo by Becca Johnson) Left: Move-in day begins a new life for students. In 2000, students moved into the seven residence halls on campus. Blanton Hall and Nason Hall were the first dormitories to open on campus in 1949. (photo by Luke Trautwein) Evolve After echoing education for 100 years, the Echo yearbook continues to record both the constants and changes of life in Kirksville, Mo. 2 opening (Page 3) Right: Students practice for the Truman Ultimate Frisbee team outside of Centennial Hall Ultimate was a non-contact co-ed team sport played with a frisbee. Ulitimate combined concepts from football basketball and soccer to create a competitive sport, (photo by Tina Patel) new computer labs, offer ballroom dancing and build a recreation center for working out and socializing. It was all us. The University had grown. It was our presence that created a need for the Mall renovations, allowing greater accessibility to campus. And because of us, people of all backgrounds, sexual preferences and religious beliefs felt free to express themselves in one place. It was our voicing of opinions at the polls that impacted the University, the state and the nation. We progressed The Echo yearbook has served as a time-capsule of our presence at the University since 1901 when it was first published opening 3 (Page 4) Top: The Saint Louis Ballet performs the Nutcracker in Baldwin Auditorium for the Kohlenburg Lyceum Series. The Vienna Choir Boys, Peking Acrobats and Cinderella by St. Petersburg Ice Ballet were other events sponsored by the Lyceum series in 2001. (photo submitted) That was back when pictures didn't always require explanations, and if they did, specifics weren't a necessity. It was in the 1929 Echo that captions carried phrases such as: "Who does?" and "You're the cream in my coffee" and even "One time it didn't rain." The 1931 Echo represented a time when pictures of an empty library were enough to have told the story of what happened there. It was in the Echo back in the 1960s when "Smokers and Dances Highlight Men's Rush Season" was a headline sitting opposite one reading, "Coffee Hours and Parties Launch Sorority Rush." The Echo changed The Echo had been around the block a few times. It even cut out the Humor section of the book, which, in 1928 consisted of cartoons made out of picture cutouts of heads placed on sketches of sheep and other dancing figures. The Aeolian Club, once an organization for students interested in music and the teaching of music, had long since disassembled The Sunken Garden, in absence of John R Kirk Memorial once extended to touch the feet of the Joseph Baldwin statue. 4 opening (Page 5) Over the Years From Homecoming to involvement in the community, existing traditions and continual growth make the University unique. Pershing Arena packed in 5,000 fans on March 2, 1973, to watch the hard rock entertainers Grin and BlackOak. This shattered the 1,500 in attendance to see Wyclef Jean and De La Sol in the MTV Campus Invasion in 2001. The truth was that the University constantly changed. It was not just in the type of band that was brought to campus, options of organizations to get involved in, or the addition of new residence halls. It was the people As students, we had driven the evolution of the University. The only written record of that change could be found in the Echo. The Echo captured our efforts over the past lOO, years and 2001 was no different. We marked the centennial year of publication with celebration and tribute to the people that had been the source of this evolution We were the ones driving change and stretching the boundaries. When we looked to what the University stood for, what it meant for us to be here in 2001, we appreciated that we were what this University had evolved to be. Below: Students dance at Montage VI during Freshman Week Montage was a step show performed by members of minority (keek organizations. (photo by Luke Trauwein) Above: Swimmers from Truman State University. Lewis (Ill) and Univesity of Nebraska-Omaha prepare for their race. Truman's women's swim team won first place at the meet (photo by Luke Trautwein) opening 5 (Page 6) experience 2001: Showgirls perform at the Homecoming football game. The 2000 Homecoming theme was "The Big Picture." Homecoming was one of the many events that students could experience while at the University, (photo by Luke Trautwein) 6 opening (Page 7) student life and people Experience went beyond classrooms and textbooks, finals and Sodexho food Experience was found in our lives as students and in the people we met We took internships, reached out into our community and participated in one of the most unique presidential elections our nation had ever seen. We ordered not only clothes, compact discs and plane tickets online, but we stocked our backpacks and messenger bags with textbooks purchased over the Internet. There were concerts and campus events such as the MTV Campus Invasion. There were students with a variety of backgrounds and religions, from various corners of the world. We were a part of "The Big Picture" during Homecoming Week where we had opportunities to participate in The Skit Comptetion or to attend the Saturday morning parade or afternoon football game. We took part in Freshman Week whether we were freshmen or not and spent time with family members when Family Day came around in the fall. It was through all of these experiences that we had a chance to grow. Whether with roommates, professors, classmates or fellow employees, we learned that interaction with those we had met made all the difference. 1980 1952 1961 experience 7 (Page 8) student life Every door was open to us. Our lives would never be the same we had come to college. The way we thought the way we spoke, our interns and talents were influenced by our lives as students at Truman State University. We had the opportunity to experience a new life. We could have been whoever we wanted to be, yet there was a unifying element among us. We were part of ,a campus community that allowed us to share in the Homecoming parade and football game, live music concerts and the Kohlenburg Lyceum Series. This unification took us a step farther. We exercised our right to vote in the 2000 elections and fought the W-policy shortening our add/drop period We enjoyed refreshments on the Quad for the annual Holiday Lights ceremony, sat in on movie thrillers and laughed at comedians like Alonzo Bodden. Our lives were changing each and every day. It was all because we dared to look beyond ourselves and truly experience student life. Voting p. 26 Campus Invasion p. 10 Homecoming p. 14 8 student life (Page 9) True Men perform during the annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony sponsored by the Student Activites Board. The lights were hung in November and remained lit until December 12,2000. Thirty-five strands of lights were hung on campus 2000. (photo by Beth Shannon) student life 9 (Page 10) MTV Invasion The bright lights, stage smoke and towers of speakers were just a glimpse of what was to come for Truman State University students and other ticket holders when they poured into Pershing Arena on Oct. 28, 2000. The MTV Campus Invasion Tour hit the stage, bringing with it a full day of entertainment leading up to the Wyclef Jean concert, opened by De La Sol, Wyclef entertained the audience throughout his three and a half hour performance. "We kept it going long because when you are in college, something like this comes to your town [and] you never want it to end because you know the college thing is stress," Wyclef said. "This is more important to me than playing a stadium or arena because this is college. You know after this you are going to the real world." Some students were surprised at the news of MTV invading Kirksville. "I wanted to come out and support MTV because this is probably one of the biggest things that we've had at Truman since I've been here," junior Stacy Wright said. The MTV Village was set up in the McClain Hall parking lot and provided interactive booths for people to participate in. "My fraternity was contacted by MTV and we just volunteered because they needed some help," sophomore Chris Prochaska said. "I think it's big [that MTV came to the University]. It's a good step to be getting recognized by something as big as MTV." Although a variety of students enjoyed the activities sponsored by MTV, some were disappointed to find the event so commercialized. "When we got there it was a bunch of tents advertising MTV," senior Sarah Dwiggins said. Activities included computerized drums, keyboards and even a guitar where people could play along with their favorite songs. One booth housed temporary tattooing while another put participants into a simulated MTV studio using computer technology. "The activities are getting a lot of hype up for the concert, and people are getting excited about it," said freshman Jesse Barger, member of Student Activities Board As 7 p.m rolled around nearly 1,600 concert-goers filed into Pershing Arena (Continued on page 12) (Page 11) University students participate at the MTV Campus Invasion Village. The Village offered a variety of interactive booths to the students. One booth gave students a chance to play instruments such as computerized drums and key boards along with their favorite songs, (photo by Becca Johnson) (Page 12) Below: Senior Sean Jaillet plays the Ztar at the MTV Village. The Ztar was an electric synthesizer controller that looked similar to a guitar. Approximately 800 students visited the Village, (photo by Becca Johnson) Above: Senior Allyson Wilson sells an MTV concert ticket to senior Ben Jankowski on Oct. 11. About 200 students lined up outside the Student Activities Board window on the morning tickets went on sale, (photo by Ally Mizulski) Right: Wyclef Jean throws his shirt out to the crowd. Wyclef performed for three and a half hours. Wyclef brought different students on stage, some for a dance contest and others to perform along with him, throughout the concert, (photo by Luke Trautwein) 12 Student Life (Page 13) MTV Invasion (Continued from page 10) Students were unsure of what the next four and a half hours of MTVs party, with its hosts Wyclef and De La Sol would bring. "[The concert was] really good, I think a lot of people underestimated the amount of energy Wyclef had," junior Cherayla Davis said "He had so much energy that it spread throughout the entire auditorium." As the show progressed Wyclef invited audience members on stage to participate in a dance contest. "I was trying to get his attention all night when he asked for the girls to come up on stage and then asked for the guys," freshman Ben Stewart said "He saw me and I got on stage" Stewart, along with his twin brother Ryan, who was also a freshman at the University, won the dance contest and got to stay on stage with Wyclef for the remainder of the concert. "It was kind of like a dream," Stewart said "I didn't even know it was happening until I stopped and realized that I was actually on stage with Wyclef." One audience member was lucky enough to perform a song on stage with Wyclef. "I just thought, this is where I am going to be someday," Davis said about getting to sing on stage "It was weird because it didn't hit me until I went home and told somebody and I started to scream." Many students were surprised to hear the combination of different musical genres within Wyclef's repertoire. Wyclef said he chose the music he performed to help further expand the knowledge of hip-hop at the University. "That's why I played everything I did in my music," Wyclef said "I have got to make a statement because what you see on the television is a stereotype, and I can see why you don't get a lot of hip- hop here. A show like tonight will make the school open up their eyes more to what hip-hop culture represents because you heard a piece of everything-hip-hop blending into rock and roll country- everything fused into one." written by Jessica Lowe De La Soul opens the MTV Campus Invasion concert. The University sold approximately 1,500 tickets to the concert, which was more than other universities in Missouri sold. Central Missouri State University and University of Missouri-Columbia were amongst the other schools that MTV invaded, (photo by Luke Trautwein) At the MTV Village, senior Jon Stegen works in the Neutrogena tent which analyzes sun damage to the face. Junior Ashley Porter got her photo taken to determine if she had any major sun damage. Students also received free Neutrogena samples, (photo by Becca Johnson) MTV Invasion 13 (Page 14) Getting the game Students balance their schedules to participate in Homecoming Week. During Homecoming Week, senior Alice Moore juggled 40 hours of work on the Homecoming committee between her classes her work on Student Activities Board and her sorority, Sigma Kappa. "It's a never-ending week," Moore said Moore Homecoming committee chair, was one of several students who put in hours of behind-the- scenes work in an effort to pull off a flawless week of spirit for Truman State University. Senior Theresa Doll awards coordinator for the Homecoming committee said all of the work might have been a little overwhelming. "I'm having a blast and I really like what I'm doing, but I feel like I could use another month," Doll said Moore and Doll both agreed their time spent with the committee in organizing the theme, securing event locations, communicating with participants and solving last-minute problems was well worth it. "It's very rewarding to see people coming out and doing things they never have before," Doll said "Truman doesn't have high school spirit all year round but I think during Homecoming Week a lot of people do. It's a happy atmosphere" The preparation for Homecoming was not limited to the committee. Representatives from involved organizations planned for several months to make the week worthwhile Senior Sara Schmitt helped members of the Catholic Newman Center with Karaoke Night. Schmitt began last spring by going to weekly informational meetings for particiapting organizations. She continued in the fall by completing tasks like resaving the Down Under and publicizing the event "Schmitt said the experience changed ha perspective on time management and event planning. "Now I believe how much work goes into it," Schmitt said. "Last year I was questioning why they understand why, Member's of organizations involved in the activities also chalked up several hours to prepare for the week, Freshman Andrew Emerson rehearsed with his fraternity, Pi Kappa Phi, for about fifteen hours during the weeks prior to the Homecoming Skit competition "It's just like if you're on a team and you want [the team] to win, so you work for it," Emerson said "We wanted to win, so we tried for it" Senior Katie Nielsen said that one of ha big motivations was the time she got to spend with her fellow club members outside of regular meetings. Nielsen and Otha American Medical Student Association members woke up at 6am on Oct. 21 to co-sponsor the 5K Bulldog Run with Cardinal Key National Honor Society. AMSA members also spent time with each other to create a float for the Homecoming Parade. Nielsen said she found it rewarding to see one of the organization's Homecoming creations, the X-ray float in the parade. "You can see you've made a difference," Nielsen said. "It creates pride for your organization." written by Sara L Swenson 14 student life (Page 15) Above: The men of Lambda Chi Alpha show off their float in the Homecoming Parade Saturday morning. Their float of an Etch-a-Sketch contributed to the group winning the Chairman's Cup. Left: Homecoming Queen, junior Amanda Eggers watches while senior Jon Best, is crowned Homecoming King. Eggers and Best represented the University as King and Queen in weekend events such as the 5K run and the parade, (photos by Elizabeth Hoppis) Left: Sophomore Adam Bliley dances with members of Phi Lambda Chi, in the Lip Sync competition Society of Prim Roses adn Pi Kappa Phi won the Up Sync competition Homecoming Week student life 15 (Page 16) Right: Students, faculty and parents watch the University football team play Missouri Southern State College at the 2000 Homecoming Game. The Bulldogs won the game 30-28. The first Homecoming game and week was held in 1939. Below: Students watch as the Homecoming Parade marches by. Some students participated by watching rather than riding in the parade. The parade offered a variety of uniquely- decorated floats for the spectators enjoyment Sixteen floats took part in the parade, (photos by Elizabeth Hoppis) 16 student life (Page 17) Sitting this One Out Homecoming Week is more than performing for an audience. Despite all the T-shirts, sidewalks and banners that touted the 2000 inclusive Homecoming theme The Big Picture," not all students felt they played an important role in Truman State University's Homecoming Week The event attracted many participants and onlookers, yet some students questioned if Homecoming was directed toward the entire campus. Many saw the week's competition for the Chairman's Cup as an indication that only large organizations could be involved "I feel Homecoming is primarily geared toward (keek organizations,'' senior Jennifer Parsons said "And I'm not Greek, so I don't even worry about going to the events." Being outside the Greek system was not the only thing preventing student participation "I wonder where they come up with all this extra time," senior Chris Ellman said "I hardly have time for my studies." Students said one of the biggest obstacles was Homecoming's dose proximity to semester midterms. Sophomore Jessica Stephens said that for her. Homecoming Week was packed with tests and papers that took precedence over participation in events such as Lip Sync or Skit 'There was no way I could devote the time," Stephens said Stephens, like many others, said she still managed to support her organization by attending events such as the Monday night Kick-off and Tuesday Karaoke Stephens said she collected points toward the Chairman's Cup for Phi Sigma Pi by simply being there Other students contributed by being part of the audience Baldwin Auditorium erupted in cheers as organizations encouraged representatives during competitions. Some students even felt they were best suited for this Homecoming role "I don't dance," senior Catherine Burnett said in regard to the Lip Sync competition "I'm cheering and giving moral support." Senior Darrah Moore Alpha Phi Omega member, said she agreed that support was an important part of Homecoming. "It makes you feel good about being in an organization," Moore said. "Whether Homecoming will ever capture the big diverse picture of Truman students, the events remain open to any individual or organization. It is ultimately just up to the individual student whether he or she wants to participate" Ellman said he was not anti-Homecoming or anti-Greek. Homecoming just was not for him. "It's a personal choice" Ellman said. written by Suzanne Berry Homecoming Week 17 (Page 18) Virtual Bookstore Technology provides ease in purchasing and reserving books. Remember the good old days when students clamored in tiny bookstore aisles--bending over, knocking down other customers, searching for that one course number that made the necessary textbook different than the next? Remember the frustration when the course card on the shelf said "out of stock"? Times had changed Students had started pointing their Internet browsers in the right direction and finding themselves in a virtual bookstore Instead of asking a frazzled employee to help find a book students took advantage of the user-friendly search engine that only the World Wide Web could offer. If the price seemed suitable the books were on the way. Even at Truman State University, people have started warming up to the Web. Kelli Nigh, Truman Bookstore manager, said the store had been online since fall 1999. This gave students the opportunity to search for, purchase and order their textbooks before arriving to campus. Patty Bolz, owner of Patty's University Bookstore, was also on the Web bandwagon. Bolz said they joined the eFollet.com network in July 1999 and gave incoming freshmen the opportunity to pre- order their textbooks online. Patty's made online pre-ordering available to upprclassmen in fall 2000. "The online purchasing isn't as hot as online reserving though because there are no financial commitments," Bolz said. Patty's provided links for discipline and course numbers for the current semester. Bolz said it was rare for students to buy all their books that way. Some students were realizing the advantages to purchasing books online. Sophomore Angela Lyons said her mother got her started ordering books online. "My mother is a secretary for the high school principal back home and she has to help with ordering textbooks," Lyons said. "Whenever they need textbooks in a hurry, they'll order online and they're usually a lot cheaper than where they usually get their textbooks." Lyons said she was pleased with the price difference when ordering online that she had already purchased three textbooks for spring semester classes online Junior Craig Portell said even online companies that did not specialize in selling textbooks were useful for saving money. Portell said he saved money on his medical school preparatory books by purchasing them at Amazon.com. "I looked at the University bookstore and they were more expnsive," Portell said. It was cover [price] there and 20 percent off at Amazon, so including shipping I probably saved 10 percent." Portell also ordered the books for his Junior Interdisciplinary Seminar course at Amazon.com because the books did not arrive at the Truman Bookstore until well after the class had begun. "Ordering the books through Amazon made more sense," Portell said. "I would have had to wait forever for the bookstore to get them, so instead I just ordered them online and got my books faster than the rest of my class." written by Anna Codutti 18 student life (Page 19) Above: Hannah Elrod. University Bookstore employee, hands freshman Kathryn Sucher a receipt for her textbooks. Many students reserved books in person at the bookstores in Kirksville. Technology allowed other students to get their books at home, (photo by Elizabeth Hoppis) Left: Senior Eric Jennings spends approximately $500 on books every semester. Textbook prices averaged $75 per book at the University. Mary students expected to pay between $250-$350 for books each semester, (photo by Beth Shannon) 19 books (Page 20) (Page 21) A Little for Everyone A wide range of on-campus events offers entertainment to the campus community. Kirksville was nearly two hours away from the nearest shopping mall five-star restaurant or other big-dty hot spots, so Truman State University groups brought many exciting and interesting forms of entertainment to the students. "(The activities on campus] are fun and creative things to do in Kirksville," sophomore Nathan See said "[The entertainment] seems to have been the things that people want to see like music and comedy acts." Some on-campus activities included musical concerts, plays, movies, comedians, operas and ballets. "[The University] seems to attempt to represent different cultural styles," freshman Chelsea Moeller said "There is always some kind of organized activity going on that is easy to be a part of." The Student Activities Board presented movies, including The Skulls", "Erin Brockavich" and "Mission Impossible 2." These events were among the most popular. Some movies were shown in Baldwin Auditorium while others were shown on a movie screen in Red Bam Park "I like the outdoor movies," sophomore Tim See said They are different because it is not something you can do every day. There needs to be more movies." Junior Jared Hurst was among the students who enjoyed the different comedy and improvisation acts brought to the University. "I like when they bring in the novelty acts like the ventriloquist, the comedians and people like the Regurgitater," Hurst said "It's better entertainment than I would be doing in Kansas City on a weekend" Rock and alternative concerts, including Less Than Jake and the MTV Campus Invasion, were also popular. Freshman Andrew Cocker said that he would not miss attending the concerts "[My favorite events] are the concerts because I love the music and it is a fun way to get down," Cocker said Along with rock and alternative concerts, a variety of classical and jazz concerts including Preservation Hall Jazz, a jazz piano recital took place. Orchestra concerts were also held The orchestra [was my favorite]," sophomore Crystal Shriver said "I had never been exposed to something like that." Many students took part in the events on campus, but with the varying tastes in entertainment, some students were left hungry for new and different events. "There needs to be an international music program because we can get to know the music and cultures of other countries as well" freshman Yadav Khanal said Hurst said that to get diverse entertainment, a poll should be taken for student feedback "I think they should continuously do surveys," Hurst said "[Coordinators] cannot rely on people coming to them with ideas, they have to go out and get them from us." Although some desired a wider variety in entertainment, Moeller said she felt that it was up to each individual to make the best of the activities available on campus. The options are out there," Moeller said "It is up to you to go out and exercise that option [to participate in the activities]." written by Jessica Lowe diverse entertainment 21 (Page 22) Above: Parents of University students walk around the Red Bam Arts and Crafts Festival. The festival offered crafts for sale and sparked creative ideas in people, which led to increased sales at Wal-Mart and local craft stores during Family Day weekend. Sales representatives said the increase was due to customers with new craft ideas wanting to get a head start on Christmas projects, (photo by Julia Karll) Right: Simone and Spike Bulldog entertain some of the youngest University fans. The mascots participated in special University events such as Family Day and Dog Days along with cheering at football and basketball games. The mascots helped create a festive atmosphere by trying to keep the crowd's spirit and energy level high, (photo by Becca Johnson) 22 student life (Page 23) Destination Kirksville Family Day encourages parent and family bonding with students. Lines of headlights approached Kirksville from all directions beginning early Friday evening. The stream of cars steadily increased through late morning on Oct. 7, 2000, and the car trip was just the beginning. Family Day offered parents and family members a chance to visit the campus and the community to see how students spent their time. "I like my family coming to see me and seeing the things I see every day," freshman Andrea Dechant said. Although Family Day was created for all students, most students felt that it was more important to freshmen "A lot of [Family Day] is for freshmen because it is their first time away from home," sophomore Alexis Andrews said "Parents come up to make sure they are okay." The day allowed students to highlight both campus and community sites. "Family Day gives parents a reason to check out campus and see how we live," senior Craig Tushaus said. The day offered students a chance to see their parents without making the trip home "I love [Family Day]," sophomore Johanna Conine said. "I just think it is fun to see my parents and not have to drive home first." Some parents came to Kirksville for the planned activities, which ranged from President Jack Magruder's welcome speech to the Red Barn Arts and Grafts Festival Truman State University filled Saturday afternoon with options such as attending volleyball soccer, football or baseball games until 7 p.m. when the Student Activities Board sponsored Dan Horn, a ventriloquist Yet some students felt that the University entertainment for Family Day was lacking. "Sporting events were the only thing that families can enjoy in the afternoon," Dechant said. "More activities are needed. A lot of time we had nothing to do, but still all in all we really had fun" Sophomore Melinda Bradfield agreed, but enjoyed the day regardless. "It would be nice if more activities went on like in the afternoon" Bradfield said "I know a tot of people who didn't know what to do after lunch." Whether families participated in on-campus activities or traveled into the community, students said they enjoyed the chance to spend time with their parents. "The day is about parents and students bonding," sophomore Mia Yankow said. "They are here to visit you and to spend time with you" written by Colleen Brown Family Day 23 (Page 24) Dancin' Feeling From excercise to Universtiy organizations, students find dance is a route to expression. Students participated in dance for various reasons such as exercise, class or personal enjoyment Some found what they were looking for at Truman State University, while others traveled out of town to find their beat. Some students wanted to further develop previous skills such as country line dance. "I just like to line dance and I wanted to learn some steps I didn't know," senior Heather Jones said Jones, who had been line dancing for nearly five years, said she learned about 15 new line dances while taking the class. Jones said she also learned dance styles such as partner, swing, waltz and cha- cha The University also provided dance classes at the Student Recreation Center. Some students took classes such as ballet and Irish folk dance Christine Harker, assistant professor of English, taught two sections of Irish folk dance "[They are] experiencing a form of dance that has a different style from the American dance they have learned," Harker said Harker said the class taught students ethnic issues by bringing the culture to life Harker also said the class served as a confidence builder for people who had never danced before Sophomore Kathy Widitz said she took Harker's Irish folk dance class and planned to continue taking the class. Widitz said she liked all types of dance and decided to try it. "You don't have to be really exact or professional about [Irish dance]," Widitz said Other students tried out for one of the dance organizations on campus, which included University Swingers, Showgirls Dance Squad and High Street Dancers. Junior Devin Weishuhn was a member of University Swingers. Weishuhn also taught swing and ballet to other students. "I enjoy [ballet] so much, I just knew other people would" Weishuhn said Many African-American fraternities and sororities participated in a type of dance known as stepping during the Freshman Week Montage Show and Homecoming 2000. Stepping consisted of a combination of stomping and clapping movements that were formed into a routine "Stepping is a historical part of the black Greek organizations," said senior Kendra Gardiner, Alpha Kappa Alpha member. Gardiner had been stepping since March 1999. Gardiner said she participated in it for fun and to represent her organization. Other students, like senior Corey Burbridge said they had to leave Kirksville, Mo. to find the type of clubs they liked to dance in. Burbridge said when staying in Kirksville he went to Toons Inc, but only because it was the only place in town with a dance floor. He said he usually went to clubs in Kansas City, Mo., and Columbia, Mo. "No matter whatever I am listening to, every dance is sexual" Burbridge said written by Melissa Johnson 24 student life (Page 25) Above: University students and faculty learn Irish folk dance techniques. Irish folk dance was taught both as a University course and for fun at the Student Recreation Center. Students were provided with cultural information as well as being taught the dance steps, (photo by Ally Mizulski) Left: University High Street Dancers perform during half time at a men's basketball game. High Street gave the students involved in it a way to get in touch with their creativity through expressive dance. The group practiced for two hours two times a week to perfect each move, (photo by Beth Sharmon) dance 25 (Page 26) (Page 27) Choose or Lose Students support their choice of candidate by voting in the 2000 election. The year 2000 brought election frenzy to Truman State University and students to the polls. In the closest presidential election since the 1960s, the race between Vice President Al Gore and Texas Gov. George W. Bush added new meaning to the idea that every vote counts. "Being from Missouri, it's very important [to vote] bemuse were not a one-party state," senior Alan Hillier said "Missouri sways depending on the voters in the state, so especially in this state [voting] is very important." While many students agreed that it was important to vote, there were differing opinions on who would best lead the country. "I voted for Gore because he is the most qualified candidate for the job, and also I'm a pretty dedicated Democrat," freshman McKay Stangler said. Hillier said he voted for Bush because of his tax policies. "I'm more in favor of Bush's policies for tax cuts for higher income people," Hillier said. "I believe they deserve it. They work hard; they should have a little reward instead of being punished." Sophomore David Fischer said he supported Green Party candidate Ralph Nadar for several reasons. "I've read on the Internet about his stances and I agree with them, but mainly I really don't like Bush or Gore, and I don't like the two-party system," Fischer said. "I know it's still a two-party system, but I think if you start voting for other parties, in the long run it will expand." Sophomore Lara Varney said she wanted to voice her opinion even though she did not like either of the main party candidates. "[In voting] for president, I left it blank," Varney said. "I didn't like any of the candidates, and by voting but not voting for [a president], we still show that we have a say in what's going on" Locally, the Missouri Senate race between incumbent Sea John Ashcroft and the late Gov. Mel Carnahan also held importance for University students. Carnahan died in a plane crash on Oct. 16, 2000, three weeks before the election However, Carnahan's name was kept on the ballot. His wife, Jean Carnahan agreed to take his position following an appointment by Lt. Gov. Roger Wilson should her late husband win the race. Hillier said he disagreed with Jean Carnahan accepting the late governor's Senate seat if he were to win "I don't think his wife should run," Hillier said. "I don't think that should be an issue. She's not the one that campaigned the whole time; she's not the one that ran as governor and did the great things that Carnahan did. I think people voting for her just because they're mourning his death is the wrong reason" Freshman Mike Vallely said he was one of those voting on emotion for the late governor. "I feel sorry for Carnahan because he died," Vallely said Many students also had strong feelings about the traditionally low voter representation of people aged 18-25 at the polls. "I think it's disgusting," Stangler said "I think as young people we have the most to benefit from the future and from politicians' policies on the future." While the outcome was sure to be controversial, most students managed to keep the results in perspective "As soon as the election's over, it's not for anyone to take personally anymore" senior Katie Albers said "We just have to make the best with what we've got." written by Jennifer Main voter participation 27 (Page 28) Right: President and Mrs. Bush have their first dance at a presidential inaugural ball held at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, D.C., Saturday, Jan. 20, 2001. Several balls were held throughout the city Saturday evening to celebrate the president's inauguration. Above: Pam Priest of Hewitt, Texas, shows her support for Texas Gov. George W. Bush during a rally Saturday. Nov. 25, 2000, in Crawford, Texas. Approximately 150 people attended the rally, which was held several miles from Bush's ranch. Priest's sign referred to a "chad," which was a piece of paper punched out of a ballot to indicate the choice of a voter. Chads that remained partially attached to ballots were an issue in the Florida vote recounts, (photos by Associated Press) 28 student life (Page 29) Electoral Challenge Presidential election votes are a test to the system. One nation and two presidential hopefuls waited Thirty-six days after Americans cast their votes, the final tally awarded Texas Gov. George W. Bush the Oval Office. "It is a bit of an idiosyncrasy that a candidate can win the Electoral College but lose the popular vote," senior Caroline Murphy said "At the present time our voting system would not suffice with a strictly popular vote." Vice President Al Gore took the popular vote, yet it was the candidate who received 270 Electoral College votes that won. "I would choose to get rid of the Electoral College and base results on the popular vote," senior Brandon Delgado said President Bush's failure to win the popular vote left some citizens skeptical "I think people still think Bush does not deserve to be in office," senior Jennifer Ice said "People will remember him as the president who should never have been president." Others were more optimistic "It will take time, but with the way Bush reaches out to both parties, he will win respect," freshman Adam Stilley said In Florida votes for Bush and Gore were within a half-percent margin, which by Florida law required a recount. "The recounts got to be annoying," freshman Kendra Perkins said "It ended up being a non-election rather than an election" The law also included a provision allowing the loser of the recount to ask for a manual recount. Gore requested a hand recount shortly after losing the mandatory recount. In response, the Bush campaign joined in a lawsuit filed by the Florida Secretary of State to block the recounts. The Florida Supreme Court denied the suit and called for the hand recounts to continue. Bush then appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court. The fact that the U. S. Supreme Court had to decide for the nation seemed ridiculous," Perkins said The Supreme Court ultimately handed down a 5-4 decision that ended the Florida recounts. "Initially, recounting was a good idea," Delgado said "Eventually, it became tedious, and it took Gore too long to realize that he was defeated" . The election turmoil caused some students to consider the importance of a single vote. "Some people will have some reservations before they cast their ballot because of all the controversy that occurred with the election process," senior Angie Ingraham said written by Tina Patel and Amy Kearney (Page 30) Honoring a Dream Students spend their day off serving the community in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Truman State University students and faculty typically did not pore over the details of how to spend a Monday of canceled classes. However, a $10,000 grant, four major service projects and four programs were not typical for a three-day weekend either. Students and faculty transformed the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday from a mere day off to a week full of festivities that combined service and unity in memory of the influential American. Bertha Thomas, the interim dean of Multicultural Affairs, said she was impressed by the student and faculty involvement. "I can literally say that more than 1,000 people participated in some shape or form with thinking about [King's] period of time," Thomas said The Corporation for Public Service awarded the University a $10,000 grant to support a project titled "A Day of Service at Truman Statue" The grant funded four service projects; one involved volunteers reading to at least 720 elementary school students. Freshman Kamiah Walker read to first graders at Kirksville Primary School Walker said when she began reading excerpts from King's speeches, the students would quote his words along with her. "It was pretty impressive" Walker said They knew a lot about [King]." Donna Rhinesmith, associate professor of education. said that more than $400 worth of books were also donated to the schools. Another 100 books were given to preschool children in the Community Action Head Start Program The grant money also allowed some volunteers to assist the local chapter of Habitat for Humanity, while others assembled an entertainment center and installed large-print clocks for the residents of Kirksville Manor Nursing Home. The residents of Twin Pines Nursing Home received a new computer from the grant. Several services were held to honor King, including an Ecumenical Service and a Unity VI Celebration in which more than 60 people performed through music, words and drama Junior Larry Asberry Jr. sang with Unique Ensemble and performed in a short drama "We all just came together and united for one cause and that happened to be for Dr. King... and his cause happened to be love," Asberry said The Unity Luncheon featured former Negro League Baseball player John Jordan "Buck" O'Neil as guest speaker. The Martin Luther King Jr. Symposium closed the celebration with a panel discussion about King's ideas on social justice, service and activism found in his speech, "Our God is Marching On" Sophomore Laura Andersen attended a few of the events and said she felt like she needed to participate in the activities to honor the person King was. "Martin Luther King [Jr.] was one of the most important Americans ever," Andersen said "We have to remember him and his work, and an easy way to do that is to celebrate his birthday." written by Sara Swenson 30 student life (Page 31) Above: Junior Danny Pettit, sophomores Orlando Williams and Alexa Cook and junior Alan Altmansberger perform in the Unity VI show. The show, which took place in Baldwin Auditorium, was held to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. (photo by Elizabeth Hoppis) Left: Dennis Leavens, associate professor of English, junior Franita Smith and Mary Ramsbottom, interim associate vice president for Academic Affairs, lead a discussion. A symposium was held to give students and faculty a chance to speak in an open forum on topics concerning Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and dreams, (photo by Ally Mizulski) Martin, Luther King Jr. Day 31 (Page 32) (Page 33) House Hunting Finding housing can be as easy, or as hard, as students make it. As the school year drew to an end, students were overwhelmed by coursework and jobs. At the same time, students who planned to return in the fall were faced with the question, "Where am I going to live next year?" For some it was convenient to stay on campus while others felt the urge to move off. "I wanted to have a home and to not eat dorm food anymore," said freshman Megan Duff, a Centennial Hall resident. No matter where students wanted to live, they were forced to go through the housing process. "For me it was super easy," Duff said. "My friends had already found a place to live and everything. They just asked me if I wanted to live with them next year, and all I had to do was sign the lease." Duffs friends, however, had done a bit more work. Freshman Katie Sucher worked with Heritage House Realty, Inc. "[Heritage House] gave us a list of houses and apartments and there were three we liked," Sucher said "We went and walked through one of the houses, and we really liked it." Freshman Rachael Shedd said it was not so easy. We had a meeting to sign the lease on a house at six o'clock on a Sunday," Shedd said "I got a call Saturday, and the landlord said she had given the house to a group of girls who had their checkbooks with them." Some students simply preferred to live on campus again. "I like not having to buy food" freshman Greg Hudson said "I am not sure I'll like living off campus, and I am comfortable where I am at" Senior Jaclyn Hentges had different motives for staying. For me it was cheaper," Hentges said "My scholarships provided tuition, room and board It saved me from having debts when I graduate" The housing process for on-campus living was quite different than the one for moving off campus. They gave us a yellow card to fill out and told us everything to do," said sophomore Pat Goeller, who wanted to get an on-campus apartment We are not sure if we got the apartment we wanted because they don't do the drawings till May." The policies for the residence halls changed for 2001-2002. Freshmen would no longer room with upperclassmen unless a freshman specifically requested that living situation. The upperclassman is usually already established up here, meaning they usually have their friends and their involvement" said Jodi Garbin, assistant director of Residential Living. "The freshman, however, doesn't and he needs someone that is in the same boat" Residential living also had a plan for upperclassmen who needed a roommate For fall 2001, a campus-wide consolidation social was held. It was an informal gathering where students could meet potential roommates. This gave students the chance to find a roommate before they were randomly assigned. Whether students were new to or experienced in the housing process, it never hurt to get a little advice. "It's not difficult if you know what you're doing" Shedd said. "It would be better if you talked to people who had been through it before so you knew what you were getting into." written by Angie Gain place to live 33 (Page 34) Right: The St. Petersburg Ice Ballet performs "Cinderella" in Baldwin Hall as a part of the Kohlenberg Lyceum Series. The Lyceum Series was partially funded by the University's budget, but most of the funding came from local businesses, alumni and donations, (photo submitted) Below: Jerry Findling, building manager of the Student Union Building, works to maintain the appearance of the SUB. 77? dollars per year of each student's tuition went toward repairs and general upkeep of the SUB. (photo by Tina Patel) 34 student life (Page 35) Budget Breakdown The question "where is the tuition spent?" remains unanswered. "The way we do it here at Truman ..." was a statement heard across campus from many offices and professors. The phrase began an explanation that labeled the decisions of Truman State University compared to those of other schools. The budget was no different. In 2001, in-state full-time students paid $3,680 for tuition, and out-of-state full-time students paid $6,664. At some schools, the budget was itemized explaining where every dollar went. At these schools students paid per credit hour for their classes, and they also knew how much they paid for technology and the student newspaper. All tuition collected from University students was placed into a general fund, and that money was then divided into budgets. Forty percent of the University's costs were funded through tuition, while 60 percent were funded by the state. "The University sets a pretty clear definition as to where our money goes," sophomore Heather Carmack said. "There is a justification behind what they do." Students could only find out the amounts spent on each budget through a great deal of research. "It is not the University's job to tell us where our money is going. If a student is interested, it is their job to find out," Carmack said. "It is our responsibility to find where the money goes." The mysterious budget was not a problem for senior Ken Hussey, Student Senate president. "Dr. Magruder is pretty perceptive about what students want," Hussey said "But there are always things that need to be worked out in terms of budgets and other priorities first." Some solutions were offered to prevent potential questions. "It would be useful on the Web page, for the University to publish an account of what they were doing with the money," senior Heather Helm said. "Many businesses and state agencies are required to, and it would be good to know." Curiosity and investigation proved to be the way to make changes throughout the University. If students wanted to know what was going on, they needed to ask. "It is important that students show interest," Helm said "A lot of students come and pay tuition and go to class, but we don't account for where it is going. Students need to show interest as well as the University account for it." written by Colleen Brown tuition 35 (Page 36) Updating the outdated Pickler Memorial Library connects with other schools through a user-friendly web-based system. The transition to a new year in 2001 jump-started a $10.4 million transformation to a new library system at Truman State University. Since 1998, academic librarians in Missouri had been brainstorming a new system, called direct patron borrowing, that would allow most academic institutions of the state to share common resources. "We have about 400,000 items in Pickler Library," said Richard Coughlin, director of Pickler Memorial library. The state as a whole will have access to about 14 million items in the combined libraries when this system is implemented in 2002." WebCat, the University's new library catalog, contained a joint catalog called Libraries and Networks Cooperating in Education (LANCE) and a central catalog called Missouri Bibliographic Information User System (MOBIUS). LANCE was one of eleven statewide clusters containing library records from Pickler Memorial Library and five other university libraries in the northeast region; Culver-Stockton College, Moberly Area Community College, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Hannibal- LaGrange College and Linn State Technical College Karen McClaskey, head of public service at Pickler Memorial Library, had worked at the library for 21 years and said the new library system was the most visible change that had occurred since she began working at the library. MOBIUS held library records for a total of 53 academic libraries in Missouri By 2002, all member catalogs were to be in the MOBIUS central catalog, which meant the resources of all 53 libraries would be combined into one consortium. The library's new Web site contained all search engines for the library, including a link to WebCat. "I appreciate how all library resources are consolidated onto one page," freshman Jim Farnsworth said. With a point and a click on the library home page, students, faculty and staff could virtually search the shelves of a library hundreds of miles away. Students could access the library system from anywhere as long as they were connected to the Internet. "It is a lot easier to use a Web-based system," sophomore Tom Useted said "Last year I had to bring all the books I wanted to renew to the library; now I can renew my books from my dorm room." Another convenience was the delivery system between schools. In the old text-based system, book requests from other libraries cost up to $20 for delivery. Through the new system, the book(s) would be delivered in a zip-up bag to the library free of charge However, the fees were higher when returning books from different schools. The interlibrary loan period was 28 days, with one renewal for 14 days. If books borrowed from other libraries were not returned promptly, the user would be billed a $120 minimum for replacement costs. "It is not a complex system," Coughlin said "Students and faculty will find it very easy to use." written by Leslie Gravlin 36 student life (Page 37) Above: Senior Erin Dechant looks far books for a research paper. The University implemented a Web-based way to search for books in Pickler Memorial Library and at schools hundreds of miles away. The new catalog system, was easier to use than LUIS, the old library system; WebCat was accessible anywhere that had the Internet WebCat cost $10.4 million which was funded through state appropriations for all instutiutions statewide.(photos by Hannah Karl) Left: Junior Jessica Buss uses WebCat to search for a book through interlibrary loan. The definition of interlibrary loan. according to Pickler Memorial library, was the borrowing of materials not found in the local collection and the lending of library materials requested by other libraries. Research libraries spent an average combined cost of $27.83 per request for borrowing and lending, while college libraries spent a combined cost of $19.33 for interlibrary loans. WebCat library system 37 (Page 38) (Page 39) Great Getaways Midterm Break travel plans range from tropical paradises to staying at home. No matter what students did over Midterm Break, there was one common theme Students wanted to leave Kirksville for a week and put the idea of school in the deep, dark recesses of their minds. Senior Tim Hudson went to Malibu, Calif., with a group of 231 people The trip was sponsored by Campus Christian Fellowship. Hudson said the group undertook the cross-country journey to serve as Jesus served. "We had 19 people baptized in the Pacific Ocean," Hudson said. The group spent the week at a Salvation Army camp that strove to bring inner-city youth into the wilderness, where they could experience nature. Hudson said that the group mostly helped with general upkeep of the site. Sophomore Mike Bourneuf said that he and a couple friends wanted to be spontaneous. Bourneuf and friends drove to Memphis, Tenn., and did not decide what to do until they had arrived. On arrival the friends chose to take in the sights and eat well "I had the best ribs in the world," Bourneuf said. The more traditional Midterm Break hangouts were not neglected though. Some Truman State University students traveled to the ever-popular South Padre Island, Texas. "Every time I went out, I ran into someone else from Truman that I did not know was down there," senior David Choate said. Choate and 11 friends made the journey to South Padre with the hope of finding fun in the sun. Choate said they were not disappointed with the weather, and the island was not over-crowded, as it might have been if other universities and colleges in Texas were on break. "We came to Padre for a good time, and a good time is what we had," Choate said. Others decided to leave the country. Sophomore Shana Kelley said that she and three friends, sophomores Teri Patterson, Jennifer Main and Lynn Giddings traveled across the ocean to Europe. "We took the Chunnel to Paris," Kelley said. The students arrived in London and stayed in youth hostels for about $20 per night for three days and then traveled to Paris for two days. Kelley said that staying in hostels was worthwhile "It was a good way to meet other people not from America" Kelley said. Giddings said she could not decide on one particular aspect of the trip she liked best, but she said that there was no doubt that they were not in Kirksville anymore. "No matter where we were people knew we were from America we didn't even have to talk," Giddings said. Many students took the opportunity to go home. Freshman Christina Pruett went home to St. Louis to see family and friends while catching a Blues game and eating out at several restaurants. "I did all the stuff that I cannot do in Kirksville," Pruett said. written by Don Broekelmann Sophomores Lynn Giddings and Shana Kelley look down to the Thames River off the London Tower Bridge. University students spread out across the globe for Midterm Break. Students participated in a variety of travel opportunities such as cruises, skiing in the mountains or flying to distant countries, (photo submitted) Midterm Break 39 (Page 40) people Every time we turned around, we were presented with someone new. We may have been in the same class, headed to the Recreation Center at the same time or working together at Domino's Pizza. It didn't matter where or how we came to know one another; our acquaintances across campus and throughout the community influenced who we became. We took time to share with others through our outside interests such as Girl Scouts and by performing in bands such as Engaged or Deadwood. The truman.dailyjolt.com Web site was available to people all over the world, as it offered daily news and allowed us to exchange ideas. We heard famous speakers and recognized each other as future leaders in medicine, politics and the media Each day brought an atheist and a Christian together, a Bulgarian and a student from Iowa and a libertarian and a republican Our unique mix of backgrounds and beliefs made the university what it was in 2001. What's in your Bag? 48-49 Family Legacy 58-59 International Students 54-55 40 people (Page 41) Senior John Nguyen plays his guitar on the Quad The Quad was the area located between Baldwin Hall, Ophelia Parrish and Kirk Memorial Many students use the Quad as a place to take a break from classes during nice weather, (photo by Seth Shannon) 41 (Page 42) From a fresh point of view What does Freshman Week really mean to freshmen? On Aug. 13, 2000, many parents were faced with their nightmares and students with their long- awaited dreams. Young men and women were left on their own to do laundry and to deal with their own finances. Some parents wept and others cheered. Some students cried, while others grabbed their party hats. Either way, their lives would never be the same "[Freshman Week] introduces you to the surroundings and new people so you aren't wandering around lonely for the rest of the semester," freshman Betsy Smith said Throughout the week, the Freshman Activities Coordinating Team, a group of upperclassmen, provided events for the freshmen. The Student Activities Board and a few religious organizations also held events. "My favorite part of Freshman Week was SAB's The Price Is Right"' freshman Sarah Linke said "I have always dreamed of being on the 'Price is Right' and playing Plinko and that is exactly what I got to do." Freshman Barrett Rundblad was one of the many students who headed off campus to find entertainment. "I enjoyed all the parties," Rundblad said "I met so many new people." Freshman Week was not all about having fun students were also required to attend a daily one- credit-hour class. "The most important aspect of Freshman Week was the way the classes were mixed in the morning and fun activities at night," freshman Tanya Hentges said Truman State University provided educational programs through Students Together Educating Peers, a group of upperclassman that held the Choices program. This program was designed to educate students about important issues on college campuses such as sex, alcohol prejudice abuse and other prevalent college topics. Some students were astonished by the material presented during the program "I was surprised when the guy threw the condoms into the audience," Smith said. "I have never seen a school talk about sex like that." The week allowed freshmen a little time to adjust. "The most important aspect of Freshman Week was to build new connections in communications, find your support network and find where you stand in college," freshman Doug White said Freshman Week enabled incoming students to become familiar with both the campus and community. Some made friends for life, others got a head start on their education through the daily class but most arrived on campus awaiting the new choices coming their way. Smith said "I have never seen a school talk about sex like that." Erin Machens written by Hoping to win a place in the Show Case Show Down, freshman Sara Linke spins the big wheel as freshman Traci Daffer waits for her turn. "The Price is Right" was an event sponsored by the Student Activities Board Junior Josh Mareschal played the part of Bob Barker, while sophomores Erin E. Smith and Nikki Martinez were his beauties. Various campus organizations provided freshmen with group activities during Freshman Week, (photo by Elizabeth Hoppis) 42 people (Page 43) Freshmen Jessica Adams ...Nevada. MO Sharice Adkins ...Wright City. MO Jennifer Akers ...Pittsfield. IL Robert Allen ...Kansas City. MO Katherine Allen ...St. Louis. MO Jen Alm ... Warrensburg. MO Ato Anderson ...Ghana Kara Anderson ...Lee's Summit. MO Kate Anderson ...Lee's Summit. MO Eric Andres ...Gretna, NE Joanne Appleby ...St. Louis. MO Audrey Archuleta ...Stover, MO Derek Armstrong ...Kansas City. KS Chris Arnone ...lndependence, MO Nicol Arrington ...Chicago, IL Kenneth Atchison ...O'Fallon. MO A. Elizabeth Austin ...Kirkwood. MO Jennifer Baarts ...Chicago. IL Amanda Bagby ...St. Louis. MO Sarah Bailey ...Lenexa. KS Lindsay Baker ...Rolla. MO Sav Banerjee ...India Thomas Barnowski ...St. Louis, MO Bernadette Batliner ...Lee's Summit. MO Robert Beck ...Belleville, IL John Becker ...LeMars. IA Mark Beckrich ...St. Charles. MO Lindsay Becraft ...Memphis. MO Elizabeth Beilsmith ...St. Charles. MO Sarah Bennett... Joplin. MO Greg Benton... Versailles. MO Ellen Berry ...Fenton. MO Melissa Bevel ...St. Louis. MO Sandra Biszantz ...Lawrence. KS Meghan Bixby ...Columbia. MO Jeffrey Blankenship ...St. Louis. MO Amanda Bohnenblust ...Mankato. MN Emily Borchardt ...Clive, IA Jennifer Bordogna ...St. Charles. MO Alicia Boris ...St. Louis. MO Crystal Bowers ...Madison. IL Raven Bowser ...lndependence. MO Laura Boyd ...Kansas City. MO Erin Boyle ...Kansas City, MO Catherine Bradley ...Ballwin, MO Matt Brayfield ...St. Louis. MO Erin Brennecke ...Marshalltown. IA Sierra Brescia ...Tinley Park. IL Tony Bretz ...St. Louis. MO Laura Brockman ...Springfield. MO Stephanie Brooks ...St. Joseph. MO Brandi Brown ...Camdenton. MO Abbie Brown ...Jefferson City. MO Amanda Brown ...Kansas City. MO Kelly Brown ...St. Louis. MO Jenny M Bryant ...Edwardsville. IL Jenny P. Bryant ...Revere. MO Amy Brychta ...St. Joseph. MO Jami Burns ...St. Joseph. MO Liz Busch ...St. Louis. MO David Bush ...St. Louis. MO Lyndsay Byars ...Kirksville. MO Joanne Cadwallader ...Maryland Heights. MO Freshman Week 43 (Page 44) Senior Julie Berger does a keg stand with help from senior Allison Rhomberg at one of the many parties held during Freshman Week. Freshman Week was not only a time for freshmen to become acquainted with the University, but also a time for upperclassmen to return, to prepare for the upcoming year and to party. The week marked the return of students to campus with expected rises in drinking and crime rates, (photo submitted) Early arrival in Upperclassmen return for a week of fun before classes. In addition to freshmen, many upperclassmen wandered back into town early. For some, it was a time to move into new apartments or houses and to relax before the stress of class began Others returned because they were required to make sports practices, work or help to plan organizational activities. "I came back to take part in Recruitment workshops for Sigma Kappa," junior Jess Jennings said. "Rush is such an important thing. We needed time to get organized" Many students came back to party. "It is a good chance to see all your friends again without the pressure of class," junior Erin Eckhoff said "There are a lot of parties so there's a lot to do." Excessive drinking led to a slight rise in crime during Freshman Week. Kirksville Police Officer Dave Pingel said that alcohol-related offenses rose with the return of students. "When we have a large amount of students returning to town, we expect that we are going to get busier," Pingel said During Freshman Week 20 individuals were arrested in connection with liquor law violations and the police responded to 24 noise violations. Freshman Week was also a time for some upperclassmen to take advantage of unsuspecting freshmen The term "fresh meat" could be heard at parties in reference to freshmen women "[Fresh meat] means that they are young and without any preconceived notions about you or anyone or anything else on this campus," graduate student Scott Maue said Some guys saw it as a conquest to see how many freshmen girls they could take back to their apartments during the week. "I know ... one boy couldn't wait for the freshmen girls to get here because he thought he had a good chance of hooking up with one of them," Eckhoff said. "He is a good boy, just a little misled." While Freshman Week was a great opportunity for freshmen, it also was popular with upperclassmea Seen from different perspectives, the same week held a variety of meanings for all those who spent it in Kirksville, Mo. written by Stephanie Brenneke 44 people (Page 45) Freshmen Nathan Calkins ...Rosebud. MO Cindy Campbell ...St. Louis. MO Jeff Candela ...Chesterfield. MO Shureka Cannon ...Aurora. IL Elizabeth Carpenter ...Cameron. MO Lindsey Cashel ...Imperial. MO Melissa Casyab ...India Harry Cecil ...Kansas City. MO Katie Cernuto ...St. Louis. MO Adam Chierek ...St. Louis. MO Kevin Childress ...St. Louis. MO Stephanie Chrissotimos ...Davenport. IA Shannon Clarkin ...Florissant. MO Jonathan Cleaver ...Kirksville. MO Nick Cloud ...Chesterfield. MO Meaghan Cochran ...St. Louis. MO Steve Coker ...St. Louis. MO Clair Collins ...St. Louis. MO Chris Conatser ...Grain Valley. MO Olivia Conner ...Corydon. IN Stacey Cook ...Indianola. IA Sharrone Cook ...Riverdale. IL Akela Cooper ...Hayti. MO Shawna Cooper ...Salem. MO Sarah Cope ...St. Louis. MO Matthew Cosby ...Pacific. MO Chancy Cox ...Bowling Green. MO Matt Craine ...St. Peters. MO John Crawford ...Mt. Vernon. MO Wes Creech ...Hannibal. MO Stephanie Creed ...Indian Head Park. IL Keith Cronin ...Chesterfield. MO Matt Cullum ...Green City. MO Stacey Dabney ...Lancaster. MO Traci Daffer ...Blue Springs. MO Dustin Dahlin ...Kirksville, MO Fici Damayanti ...Indonesia Michelle Day ...Springfield. MO Brandy DeCassios ...Dundedin. FL Lekesha Dean ...Chicago. IL Diana Dickerson ...Independence. MO Aundrea Dickson ...Bethany. MO Jennifer Diggelmann ...Iowa City. IA Mustafa Doctor ...India T.J. Dodson ...Oakland. MO Kelly Doherty-fit. ...Louis. MO Melissa Dondlinger ...St. Paul. MN Sarah Dorn ...Barnhart. MO Shawn Doyle ...Kansas City. KS Amanda Drescher ...Olathe. KS Kristin Dressel ...Lake Zurich. IL Megan Duff ...St. Louis. MO Jeffrey Dunavant ...Kansas City. MO Stacie Duncan ...Jefferson City. MO Mark Durst ...St. Louis. MO Brian Dzingai ...Zimbabwe Amber Easley ...New Windsor. IL Elizabeth Economon ...St Louis. MO Emily Edwards ...Springfield. MO Bridget Evers ...St. Peters. MO Matt Fails ... Joplin. MO Lisa Feldkamp ...Warrenton. MO Julie Ferdman ...St. Louis. MO Freshmen Week 45 (Page 46) Freshmen Ricky Fidil ...St. Louis. MO Matt Finke ...St. Peters. MO Allyson Fitzgerald ...Lee'e Summit. MO Jeff Fleming ...Chicago. IL Becky Fleming ...Savannah. MO Pamela Foster ...Imperial. MO Erin Franke ...Forietell, MO Andrew Frazier ...Blue Grass, IA Jacob Freeman ...Centerpoint, IA Laura Frick ...St. Louie. MO Jacqueline Frisbie ...Kirksville. MO Jennifer Fuller ...Grandview, MO Jeana Gaehle ...Ellisville. MO Danielle Gant ...Union. MO Allison Gaston ...Chillicothe. MO Laura Gatti ...St. Louie. MO Nicole Geisendorfer ...La Grange. MO Rebecca Geicz ...St. Louie. MO Holly Gemes ...Lincoln, MO Julie Gerecke ... Jackson, MO Shawnna Gewin ...Cosby, MO Erin Gibeson ...Kansas City. MO Katie Gilbert ...St. Louie. MO Lisa Gilbert ...Webster Groves. MO Katie Gilpin ...Iowa City. IA Levi Giovanetto ...Tremont. IL Daniel Gladish ...Lee's Summit. MO Martha Glenn ...Louisiana. MO Lori Grechus ...Kansas City. MO Jesse Greenberg ...Skokie, IL Michael Gregory Jr. ...St. Louis. MO Jacki Griffin ...Elgin. IL La'nese Griffith ...St. Louis. MO Lauren Gripka ...Bowling Green. MO Sandra Gropp ...St. Louis. MO Shawn Guethle ...Dexter. MO Greg Guntli ...St. Louis MO Lois Hains ...Marshall. MO Stacy Hall ...Jefferson City. MO Kate Hammel ...St. Louis, MO Joseph Hankins ... Jacksonville. FL Lindsey Hansard ...Hazelwood. MO Heather Happ ...St. Louis. MO Daniel Harden ...Fort Madison. IA Andrea Harrington ...San Antonio. TX Matthew Harrington ...Urbana. IL Nicole Harris ...Emporia. KS Neil Harris ...St. Charles. MO Melynne Harrison ...Clinton. MO Michelle Hart ...Springfield, IL Allie Hauser ...Marceline. MO Matthew Hayes ...Wright City. MO Betsey Heberlein ...Liberty. IL Kristen Heidbreder ...Lohman. MO 46 people (Page 47) Freshmen Lisa Helgenberg ...St. Louis. MO Tanya Hentges ...Westphalia. MO Kari Hermesmeyer ...Quincy. IL Jennifer Hertlein ...Washington. MO Kristen Higgins ...Kirksville. MO Angela Hill ...Liberty. MO Lydia Hines ...St. Louis. MO Craig Hoehns ...Cole Camp. MO Brandi Hollars ...St. Joseph. MO Emily Holm ...Kansas City. MO Maggie Holt ....Dutzow. MO Adam Hon ...St. Charles. MO Ashley Hooley ...Goshen. IN Kristin Hoskins ...Marceline. MO Curtis Howell ...FIorissant. MO Kelly Hubbard ...Ballwin. MO Derek Hudnall ...OIathe. KS Patrick Hudson ...Peoria, IL Corie Hufford ...Kirkwood. MO Denise Hufford ...St. Louis. MO Elizabeth Huitt ...High Ridge. MO Shasnine Husain ...Sri Lanka Lisa Hustead ...Marceline, MO Nicole Huston ...Overland Park. KS Preston lmhof ...Hannibal. MO Greg lrwin ...Chesterfield. MO Amanda Jacobsen ...Flint Hill. MO Adam Jaeger ...Barrington. IL Ryan Jennemann ...Pevely. MO Jay Jessee ...Salisbury. MO Tara Johnson ...Joliet. IL Yorba Johnson ...Kansas City. MO Adrienne Johnson ...Matteson. IL Gerrad Jones ...Carson City. NV Baneika Jordan ...Chicago. IL Samantha Jordan ...University Park. IL Rory Judd ...St. Louis. MO Eric Kauffman ...Fayette, MO Matt Kazy ...Warrensburg. MO Nicole Kellogg ...Moberly. MO Peter Kelsey ...Sibley. MO Yadav Khanal ...Nepal Colleen Kilian ...St. Louis. MO Ben Klein ...Hannibal. MO Lauren Kliethermes ... Jefferson City. MO James Klosowski ...Chicago, IL Brandie Koenig ...Perryville, MO Susie Kording ... Jacksonville, IL Awanatu Koroma ...Cedar Falls. IA Elizabeth Krah ...St. Louis. MO Katie Krause ...Kirksville. MO Maggie Kroepel ...St. Louis. MO Matthew Kroll ...St. Louis. MO Kris Kueker ...Perryville, MO freshmen 47 (Page 48) What do watermelon Jolly Ranchers, deodorant, Altoids, fingernail clippers and lotion have in common? They were all items found in backpacks across campus. Freshman Krista Arnold, a commuter who frequently visited the Student Recreation Center, carried deodorant in her backpack. "It's better to be safe than sorry I guess," Arnold said. Sophomore Erin Vorhies added a stash of Crayola markers to her bag. "I like to doodle a lot in class," Vorhies said Freshman Greg Shelton sported a green Eddie Bauer backpack carrying numerous necessities for college life. "I always carry Wite-out in my backpack because I am somewhat of a perfectionist," Shelton said Sophomore Jodi Lane said she made sure her bag had everything she needed "I always carry a pack of gum, because I always have to be doing something," Lane said Students' bags varied just like the items within them "I bought the bag at a garage sale for $2," senior Matthew Gorton said Gorton carried a black, over-the-shoulder bag, an in-style bag type in 2001. Backpacks replaced purses for some University women, and others used something else entirely. "I don't even really carry a purse now," graduate student Andrea Magg said "Instead of my backpack, I use my diaper bag." Erin E. Smith What's in Your Bag? Sophomore, Political Science Major, 19 IN THE BAG: hairbrush from Japan, pocket knife Tylenol permanent marker, lipstick, four pencils, two green pens, wallet, two computer disks, audio tape hair band gum hair barrette notes, calculator, literature textbook, trigonometry book, planner, binder, portfolio, jewelry catalogue New Testament, Student Ambassador folder, one paper clip, Index, letter from home kid's toy, "Less Than Jake" fliers, facial blotting tissue cellular phone and sheet music "I THINK BOOK BAG CONTENTS are a reflection of peoples' personalities and lifestyles. I am not excessively organized but I always have everything with me that I need" 'THE MOST UNUSUAL thing I have in my book bag is a hairbrush from Japan that I got from my foreign exchange student a couple of years ago. I love it because it is very compact and completely static resistant." "DAY TO DAY what I carry varies, but I will have different items in my bag at different times of the day. I will carry my shoes when I go to the rec center. I usually carry my sunglasses with me when it is sunny in the afternoon, and I usually have a lot of food and candy with me." Interviewed by Nicole Kellogg 48 people (Page 49) While working In the Student Activities Board office Erin E. Smith goes through her bag. What students carried in their book bags varied depending upon the activities they were involved in. Individual personalities and responsibilities were other reasons for the variety of bag types found at the University, (photo by Elizabeth Hoppis) Theodora Kurth ...Inver Grove Hgts. MN Chakira Lane ...Hazel Crest. IL Jeff Lange ...St. Louis. MO Sara Lauer ...St. Louis. MO Karisa Lawson ...St. Louis. MO Andy Lee ...Liberty. MO Michael Lee ...Rolla. MO Cathy Lee ...St. Louis. MO Mihiri Lelwela ...Sri Lanka Christian Lenz ...Kansas City. MO Jessica Leonard ...Fayetteville. NC James Leslie ...Maryland Heights. MO Jenise Lichtenegger ... Jackson. MO Sarah Linke ...Blue Springs. MO Erika Lippert ...St. Louis. MO Kari Lorenz ...St. Louis. MO students' bags 49 (Page 50) Freshmen Adrian Lorincz ...Chicago, IL Mike Lovinguth ...St. Louis. MO Jessica Lowe ...Brighton. IA Elizabeth Lueker ...Buffalo. MO Jennifer Maher ... Wildwood. MO Tara Mannen ...lndependence. MO Bryan Martin ...Guernsey. WY Anthony Mathews ...St. Peters. MO Sarah Matson ...St. Louis. MO Tod Mattis ...Belleville, IL Taran May ...Chillicothe. MO Justin McAninch ...Kirksville. MO Devin McCart ...St. Louis. MO J.D. McCloskey ... Omaha. NE Jennifer McDole ...Lee's Summit, MO Jackie McDuffey ...Anderson, MO Micah McKay ...Independence, MO Erin McManis ...Kirksville. MO Megan McNeil ...St. Louis, MO Ty Mead ...Kansas City. MO Josephine Medallada ...Kansas City. Mo Brett Meeske ...Moline. IL Neil Meredith ... Jefferson City. MO Wendi Merritt ...St. Louis. MO Neil Meyer ...Bellevue, ME Jenna Meyer ...Chesterfield. MO Jill Meyer ...Conception Jct., MO Elizabeth Meyr ...Cape Girardeau, MO Lisa Miceli ...St. Louis, Mo Jolene Miesner ...Washington. MO Chris Miller ...St. Louis. MO Martha Miricho ...Kenya Sarah Mitalovich ...Bowling Green. MO Amy Mitchell ...Kansas City. MO Kate Mlynarczyk ...St. Louis. MO Brandi Moeller ...Independence. MO Christine Mold ...St. Louis. MO Morgan Moody ...St. Louis. MO Laura Moore ...lndependence. MO Jessica Morrison ...St. Louis. MO Danny Motta ...Olathe. KS Lauren Moyer ...Kansas City. MO Lisa Mueller ...Manchester, MO Raqayya Muhammad ...Chicago. IL Sarah Mulford ...St. Louis. MO Mary Mulligan ...O'FalIon. MO Flint Neidenthal ...Riley. KS Jacob Nelson ...Lee's Summit. MO Jessica Mettles ...Lake St. Louis. MO Clayton Nichols ...St. Louis. MO Amelia Nicholson ...Lee's Summit. MO Stephanie Nigus ...St. Charles. MO Rebecca Miles ...Shoreview. MM Lydia Nobles ...Dittmer. MO Ben Northrub ...Gladstone. MO Matt Null ...Shore View. MM Michelle O'Brien ...Durham. MO Mike O'Brien ...Des Moines. IA Caitlin O'Day ...Centralia. MO Greg Oberbeck ...St. Louis. MO Ndidi Okanu ...Chicago. IL Matt Oltman ...St. Clair. MO Gretchen Ott ...St. Louis. MO Tara Owen ...St. Louis. MO 50 people (Page 51) What's in Your Bag? Bridget Thomas Assistant Professor of Classics IN THE BAGS: (Briefcase)-two red pens, two black pens, two blue pens, wallet. Dp Care Chapstick, one paper clip, expanding folder, Latin textbooks, student papers and Greek textbooks. (Shoulder Bag)-rain gear. "I HAVE A bike bag Pannier and a briefcase Pannier." THE ONE IS a mountain bike Pannier. It is stuffed full of rain gear. I just ride and don't want to be out in the rain without it." "IN MY BRIEFCASE, it is much more organized. I have the Latin text on one side and the Greek text on the other." "YOU CAN SEE the office persona and the mountain bike persona" "I USUALLY NEED a backup [pen]. The red is for grading and the blue is for my friendly grading." "ITS ALL ABOUT if it hooks to my bike rack. That is what is essential about that." "I HAVEN'T THOUGHT this much about bags in years." Interviewed by Jo Ann Croghan Assistant Professor of Classics Bridget Thomas parks her bike at Bamett Hall before heading to class. Thomas carried a Pannier briefcase and shoulder bag with her by attaching them to her bike. Thomas only carried her shoulder bag twhen the weather forecast predicted rain, (photo by Elizabeth Hoppis) professors' bags 51 (Page 52) Freshmen Tiffany Owens ...St. Louis. MO Tricia Palombo ...St. Charles. MO Joseph Parvin ...Kansas City. MO Nirajan Pathak ...Nepal Eric Patterson ...Schaumburg. IL Nicole Pender ...Blue Springs, MO Sara Pendzick ...Canfield. OH Elizabeth Philip ...Glenview. IL Cecilia Anitia Pierre ...Kansas City. MO Wipatron Pittayathikhun ...Thailand Christina Pomianek ...Lake St. Louis. MO Elizabeth Powell ...Trenton. MO Charlotte Price ...St. Louis. MO Jennifer Pringle ...lowa City. IA Julie Quoss ...Naperville. IL Drew Ramaker ...Keokuk, IA Kate Ramatowski ...St. Louis. MO Manasa Rao ...India Alan Rasquinha ...lndia Benjamin Rauscher ...St. Luis MO Elizabeth Redmon ...Kirksville. MO David Reepmeyer ...Ballwin. MO Lindsey Reorda ...Olathe, KS Jenny Repovich ...St. Peters. MO Morgan Reuter ...Pella, IA Alicia Robinett ...Kansas City. MO Renee Robinson ...St. Louis. MO Julie Rogers ...Bland. MO Maria Rolfes ...St. Louis. MO Jennifer Roth ...Blue Springs. MO Tierra Royal ...St. Louis. MO Julie Rubly ...Dyersville, IA Ben Runser ...Taylor, MO Sarah Rutherford ...Cape Girardeau. MO Jac Ryan ...Rochelle. IL Meaghan Ryan ...St. Louis. MO Maria Samayoa ...St. Louis. MO Emily Sanger ...St. Joseph. MO Sarah Schedler ...Bowling Green. MO Lisa Schell ...Harrisonville. MO Kyle Schellinger ...New Baden. IL Jennifer Schellman ...St. Thomas. MO Renee Schlichting ...Frohna. MO Elizabeth Schmidt ...Collinsville, IL Jessica Schmidt ...Raymore, MO Beth Schneider ...Kirksville, MO Alexis Schoenekase ...Labadie, MO Anne Schonhardt ...Rosemount. MN Dana Schoonover ...Clarence. MO Scott Schuchard ...Sterling. IL Alicia Schulte ...Nermann. MO Heather Schwegler ...Bridgeton, MO Andrew Scianna ...Kansas City. MO Matthew Sebastian ...Collinsville. IL 52 people (Page 53) Freshmen Jolita Seckute ...Lithuania Sara Seeling ...St. Charles. MO Kelly Sepulveda ...Mattson. IL Becky Shacklett ...Kansas City. MO Mary Shain ...Joliet, IL Rachael Shedd ...Omaha. NE John Sherwood ...Lee's Summit. MO Curtis Sidorski ...St. Louis. MO Tia Siegwarth ...Grand Mound. IA Anne Silea ...St. Peters. MO Morgan Silvey ...St. Peters, MO Karen Sims ...St. Louis. MO Cathy Skosky ...St. Louis. MO Chris Slaten ...St. Louis. MO Ashley Smith ...Kansas City. MO Sarah Smith ...Kansas City. MO Rebecca Smith ...Maryville. IL Toni Smith ...St. Louis, MO Andrew Smithson ...lndependence, MO Fadzai Smout ...Zimbabwe Stephanie Sommer ...St. Louis. MO Jon Spader ...Vermillion. SD Tisha Spence ...Round Lake Beach. IL Matt Spencer ...St. Louis. MO Allison Spotser ...Canton. IL Sarah St. John ...Excelsior Springs. MO Mary Stanton ...Lee's Summit. MO Candra Staponski ...Whitworth. MO Kelly Steinmetz ... Alexandria. SD Adam Stephey ...Kirkwood. MO Ann Sterrett ...Overland Park. KS Ryan Stewart ...St. Louis, MO Jennifer Stiedemeyer ...Jackson. MO Katie Storms ...Kansas City. MO Marianne Stuck ...Kansas City. MO Kathryn Sucher ...St. Louis. MO Jackie Suellentrop ...St. Louis. MO Jaime Sumner ...St. Louis. MO Angela Suppasansathorn ...Leawood. KS Tanya Sydorenko ...Ukraine Heather Szkubiel ...Camdenton. MO Becky Tague ...DeWitt. IA Lori Tarpein ...Gower. MO Laura Tarquinio ...Chicago. IL Alicia Taylor ...Barnhart. MO Kenya Taylor ...Bolingbrook. IL Damon Thayer ...Hannibal. MO Laura Thomas ...Sparta. IL Daniel Thompson ...Kirksville. MO Stephanie Tiemann ...St. Charles. MO Tiffany Tiller ...St. Joseph. MO Teresa Tocco ...Florissant. MO Alan Toigo ...Kansas City. MO Stephanie Toole ...Climax Springs. MO freshmen 53 (Page 54) International Students bring Awareness Dai mi zaharta, zashtoto tova kafe e mnogo silno. It was difficult to believe, but this Bulgarian statement was heard on campus in more than 40 languages. Translated into English it meant, "Give me the sugar because the coffee is too strong." One hundred ninety-four international students filled Truman State University's campus and the community during the 2000-2001 year. International students began attending the University in 1937 when the first student came to Kirksville, Mo. from Cyprus. In 2001, 45 countries were represented on campus. Melanee Crist international student adviser, said that international students came to the University because of what it represented "They are not coming to Kirksville; they are coming to Truman," Crist said "It's a really good school and a really inexpensive one We have a very good reputation" However, not all students were familiar with the name. Junior Antoaneta Tacheva, a student from Bulgaria said that coming to this university was mostly luck. "I didn't know anything about the University," Tacheva said "I had a really hard time finding Kirksville on the map." International students provided an opportunity for students and community members to develop a better understanding of various cultures. "There are close-minded people [in Kirksville] who won't even speak to a foreign person," senior Karen Barnard said On the other hand junior Daniel Lopez said that he felt a general openness from the community. "People are open to international students, I think," Lopez said "As a matter of fact, American culture is open because it is so diverse anyway." Many students were accepting of various cultures, but not all took the time to reach out. "Americans are friendly on a casual level [but] we don't want to invest time to get to know someone," Crist said Since the 1930s, the mixture of students, cultures and community members had affected lives from Kirksville to Beijing. "International students put the world in a better perspective for those of us who work with them," Crist said written by Anna Mitova Freshman Atirek Ratani, who traveled from India to study at the University, studies for a test. Ratani received items from family members, such as the bracelet on his right wrist, that helped him feel a little closer to home, (photo by Colleen Brown) 54 people (Page 55) Freshmen Jennifer Truesdale ...Jefferson City. MO Sarah Trump ...Kearney. MO David Trupiano ...St. Charles. MO Mei Tung ...Peoria. IL Steven Turner ...Kirksville. MO Erin Tweedy ...Kansas City. MO Julie Unger ...St. Louis. MO Prakash Upadhyaya ...Nepal Nick Vance ...Troy. MO Nicole Vazquez ...Bowling Green. MO Mark Venturella ...St. Louis. MO Natlie Vick ...Olathe. KS Grace Wachter ...St. Louis. MO Waseem Wahab ...India Jennifer Wallace ...Lexington. MO Kristin Walstrom ...Blue Springs. MO James Walters ...Lawson, MO Christopher Wang ...St. Louis. MO Marlo Warner ...St. Louis. MO Heather Webb ...Kirkwood. MO Dave Weckback ...St. Louis. MO Karla Wegner ...Arlington Heights. IL Lindsey Wendleton ...Boonville. MO Erin Wendling ...St. Louis. MO Travis Wesley ...Quincy. IL Nick West ...Chicago. IL Gordon Wheeler ...Peoria. IL David White ...Hannibal. MO Corene White ...Monroe City. MO Megan Wiese ...St. Charles. MO Lavette Wilder ...Blue Springs. MO Elizabeth Wilhelmi ...St. Louis. MO Anna Wilkens ...Kansas City. MO Jessica Williams ...Davenport. IA Shabaka Williams ...Lisle, IL Matt Wilson ...lndependence. MO Jason Wirick ...St. Louis. MO Lori Woods ...Louisiana. MO John Woodward ...St. Louis, MO Anne Zager ...Webster Groves. MO Rebecca Zak ...Osage Beach. MO Adrienne Zeiter ...St. Louis. MO Beth Zimmermann ...Edwardsville. IL Crystal Zych ... Champaign. IL International Student facts 45 countries were represented There were 194 international students. 94 females and 100 males. The largest population of students (29) came from Bulgaria The second largest number (24) came from India 48 of the students were business administration majors. The second most popular major was computer science. 33 majors were represented There were 26 exchange students. I nondegree seeking student. 6 graduate students. 46 seniors. 27 juniors. 45 sophomores, and 43 freshmen. Some of the countries represented included Cameroon. China. Egypt. Finland. Ghana. Iran. Japan. Kenya. Laos. Malawi. Nepal. Russia. Sierra Leone. Sri Lanka. Sweden. Thailand. Ukraine. Zambia and Zimbabwe. facts were from the International Student Office international students 55 (Page 56) Student Impacting the Community Even though classes and homework kept many Truman State University students busy, some took time to impact lives outside the college realm. Some worked in the athletic department of Kirksville High School others tutored in various academic fields and still others took their knowledge outside the Kirksville community. Graduate student Courtney Jeter was the head coach for the girls' and boys' tennis teams at Kirksville High. "It's awesome," Jeter said "I love the girls. It's good for me right now because I will be teaching high school, and I would love to coach when I teach, too." Helping 27 students improve their tennis skills, Jeter was able to impact lives in several ways. "I'm young enough that they can see me as a friend, but I'm old enough that they look to me for how to do things," Jeter said Senior Tinia Gray coached the Kirksville High freshman cheerleading squad. "Coaching is hard," Gray, said "I can't do just things that are good for me. I have to consider [the students]." Athletics were not the only way University students assisted in the community. Senior Heather Bertels was a fifth-grade math tutor at Ray Miller Elementary School. "It's nice to get away from the stress of school and interact with kids," Bertels said "I have fun helping them out. I enjoy the different atmosphere" Bertels said the most rewarding part of her job was helping students begin to enjoy math, which had been difficult for them "When you make it fun for them for something they don't enjoy, it's very rewarding" Bertels said Some students even took their knowledge beyond the city limits. Several University Spanish majors helped with the English as a Second Language program in Milan, Mo. Ten University students volunteered twice a week in Milan. "It gives me an opportunity to practice my Spanish as well as meet Hispanics in the area," senior Carrie Audrain said Jason Schmitz, adult basic education teacher/coordinator, said he was impressed with the volunteers. "It's really an honor, I think, to have students come out here," Schmitz said. "That's a compliment that they would want to come out and sacrifice a night of their week to do this. It means, a lot to all of us." written by Sarah Stanley Senior Angela Schmitz tutors a local fourth grader at Ray Miller Elementary. Volunteer work allowed students to give back to the community by using their individual talents, (photo by Julia Karll) 56 people (Page 57) Sopohomores Elizabeth Abram ...Lee s Summit. MO Ako Amuta ...Nigeria Laura Anderson ...St. Louis. MO Jessalyn Arnold ...Bowling Green. MO Anaeli Arvelo ...Puerto Rico Rubuyath Bahar ...Bangladesh Angela Ballard ...Harvey. IL Michelle Bambenek ...Blue Springs. MO Kristen Barton ...Kansas City. MO Holly Bauch ...Versailles. IL Jeff Baum ...Lincoln. ME Cheryl Beckley ...CIarence. MO Joshua Belz ...Huxley. IA Nishant Bhajaria ...India Laura Birchfield ...Elgin, IL Lauren Bishop ...Concordia, MO Michael Bishop ...Houston. MO Sabra Blachly ... Paola. KS Amanda Black ...St. Louis. MO Adam Bliley ...St. Joseph. MO Jon Block ...Florissant. MO Miriam Block ...Hillsboro. MO Rebecca Blue ...Lawrence. KS Beth Boehme ...Ballwin. MO Kelli Boone ...Lee's Summit. MO Sarah Borton ...St. Louis, MO Jamie Bowen ...Kansas City. MO Matalie Bowyer ...Brunswick. MO Bobbie Brackett ...Houston. MO Ayanna Bradley ... Joplin. MO Sarah Brandenburger ...Kirkwood. MO Kyle Branson ...Linn, MO Jessica Breeding ...Webster. MO Kelly Brickhaus ...Perryville. MO Matt Brooker ...Blue Springs. MO Joseph Brooks ...St. Joseph. MO Danielle Brown ...Chicago. IL Sarina Buchholtz ...Belle. MO Andrea Bullerdieck ...Perryville. MO Zac Burden ...Kansas City. MO Emily Burns ...Holden. MO Karah Burris ...Bowling Green. MO Alicia Busse ...Omaha. NE Mark Callicott ...Hannibal. MO Kimberly Carpenter ...St. Louis. MO Colleen Casey ...Kansas City. MO Nil Chattoraj ...Kirksville. MO Andrea Cherbonnier ...Singapore Amy Chinn ...Clarence. MO Dave Clark ...Geneseo. IL Vicki Clark ...Harrisonville. MO Brian Coady ...Newton. KS Charles Coffey ...St. Louis. MO Jessica Cohenour ...Kansas City. MO Mick Coleman ...St. Louis. MO Amanda Combs ...Grain Valley, MO Lindsay Combs ...Springfield. MO Zac Combs ...Albany. MO Melissa Coonfield ...Novinger, MO Charlotte Cooper ...Warsaw. MO Megan Cotter ...Lincoln. NE Stephanie Cox ...Blue Springs. MO Corey Crandall ...Buckner. MO James Crowl ...Austin. TX volunteer work 57 (Page 58) Families Continue Truman Tradition For most students, college life began as an unmapped, virgin frontier that had to be explored and conquered alone. For a few students, however, that journey was not quite so mysterious or lonely. Many Truman State University students were not the first members of their immediate families to attend the University. For some, attendance at the University had become almost synonymous with their family name "We joke in our family that Truman is becoming the Marstall college," said sophomore Angela Marstall, who had watched her brother, two cousins and sister in-law graduate from the University. "[Coming here] was natural," Marstall said, "I just assumed my freshman year of high school that I was going to go to Truman. It's not really expected- [in our family] because we've had a lot of people go to [St. Louis University] too, but it's not a big surprise" Members of the (Mo family were not surprised when Donna, the youngest daughter decided to follow in her siblings' footsteps and become the fifth child to attend the University "It's too bad there isn't a 'buy four tuitions, get the fifth free' deal" sophomore Donna Gallo said There were advantages to attending a school where close relatives had gone before. Often, siblings who had recently graduated could act as resources. "[My brother] helps me find teachers I should take for certain classes," said junior Kathy Marstall Angela's cousin, Close relatives could also help ease the transition into college life. "I was realty scared because I was the only one of my friends who came to Truman, so it helped to have a cousin entering too," Angela Marstall said Attending a common alma mater was usually a powerful bonding agent bringing some family relationships closer than before. "When I see [my brother], it's cool because we can relate to the same things," Kathy Marstall said "He knows exactly what I'm going through" Perhaps the biggest role that family members could provide was that of campus recruiter. "My dad was a bag factor [in me coming here]," senior; Casey Groff said "He was probably 75 percent of the reason I'm here" written by Andrew Ashbaugh Siblings, sophomore Donna Gallo and senior James Gallo, take a break to spend time together. While some students went away to school to escape their families, this was not always the case. For some students, attending the University was a family tradition, (photo by Elizabeth Hoppis) 58 people (Page 59) Sophomores Jennifer Cummings ...Kansas City. MO Laura Dale ...St. Charles. MO Yolanda Dale ...St. Louis. MO Cory Davenport ...Hallsville. MO Christy Dicks ...Bloomfield. IA Casey Dikkers ...Hazelwood. MO Jeannine Doughty ...Harrisonville. MO Ryan Douglass ...Kansas City. MO Steve Dowil ...Washington. MO Brandon Duke ...St. Peters. MO Curtis Durbin ...St. Peters. MO Kari Durham ...Des Moines. IA Jon Dwyer ...Joliet. IL Mary Dziewa ...Farmington. MO Laura Ehlmann ...Columbia. MO Karin Ellis ...St. Joseph. MO Beth Evers ...Leawood. KS Jason Fagan ...Edina. MO Beth Fahrney ...St. Louis. MO Ann Falkner ...St. Louis. MO Audra Fanning ... Jacksonville. IL David Fieleke ...Kansas City. MO Kenny Fixman ...St. Louis. MO Vanessa Foppe ...Moscow Mills. MO Tristan Frampton ...Chicago. IL Regan Fuemmeler ...Salisbury. MO Susan Fuhrman ...Red Bud, IL Kartik Gaddam ...India Angela Gain ...Belleville. IL Donna Gallo ...St. Charles. MO Arliss Gammill ...Kansas City. MO Jennifer Gatheman ...St. Louis. MO Melissa Gebhardt ...St. Louis. MO Kristen Gibson ...lndependence. MO Lynn Giddings ...Monmouth. IL Jessica Gildehaus ... Washington. MO Molly Gillespie ...Kansas City. MO John Glover ...Springfield. MO Maria Gonzalez ...St. Peters. MO Alanitta Gosnell ...Pevely. MO Seth Graber ...Raymore. MO Josh Grahlman ...Waverly. IA Nichole Grasch ...Springfield. IL Jennifer Gravemann ...St. Charles. MO Sam Grefrath ...Jefferson City. MO LaJeanne Grinnage ...Chicago. IL Melinda Grote ...Bowling Green. MO Greg Guckes ...Florissant. MO Robbie Hackett ...Macon. MO Jacinda Wammons ... Atlanta. MO Lisa Hampton ...Blue Springs. MO Amanda Hanks ...Carthage. IL Rachel Hardin ...Nevada. MO David Harris ...Pleasant Will. MO Kevin Haworth ...Northbrook. IL Sarah Heine ...St. Louis. MO Caroline Hilgedick ...Hartsburg. MO Shawnie Holland ...Independence. MO Dustijn Hollon ...Milan. MO Allison Holt ...Little Rock. AR Rebecca Holtane ...Arlington Weights. IL Valerie Hopkins ...Waterloo, IL Elizabeth Hoppis ...St. Joseph. MO family legacy 59 (Page 60) Sophomores Imran Hossain ...Bangladesh Heather Howard ...Penton. MO Amy Huedepohl ....Conroy. IA Tara Huesemann ...St. Charles. MO Liz Hug ...Collinsville. IL Chad Hulsopple ...Kansas City. MO Matt Hutchinson ...O'Fallon. MO Jennifer lntihar ...Oak Forest. IL Amanda Jabbari ...St. Louis. MO Jessica Jackson ...Hannibal. MO Michael Jakse ...Hazelwood. MO Rafael Jarmann ...Switzerland Samadhini Jayakody ...Sri Lanka Julie Jeffries ...Jefferson City. MO Tony Jenkins ...Marshfield. MO Rachael Johnson ...Chillicothe. IL Kristen Johnson ...Jefferson City. MO Melia Johnson ...Lawrence. KS Lindsay Johnson ...Omaha. NE Kinyotta Johnson ....St. Louis. MO Austin Jones ...Clinton. MO Robert Jones ...St. Louis. MO Sitinga Kachipande ...Malawi Tara Kachipande ...Malawi Rutwik Kamat ...India Brendan Kane ...St. Louis. MO Kim Kavanaugh ...St. Louis. MO Jen Kayser ...St. Peters. MO Tiffany Keene ...St. Joseph. MO Shana Kelley ...Hillsboro. MO Emily Kendrick ...Kansas City. MO Alexander Kennedy ...Warrensburg. MO Kimberly Kenny ...St. Charles. MO Adam Keune ...St Louis. MO Lisa Knolhoff ...Carlyle. IL Meghan Konrad ...Elmhurst. MO Mukhtar Koshkarov ...Kazakstan April Kramme ...Carl Junction. MO Lauren Kreis ...Chicago. IL Austin Krohn ...Holdrege. NE Don Kubus ...St. Peters. MO Jennifer Labit ...Crestwood. MO Dave Lamb ...Blue Springs. MO Jodi Lane ... Warsaw. MO Marie Langabee ...Gladstone. MO Dustin Lash ...Corsicana. TX Heather Lasher ...Hannibal. MO Heidi Laughlin ...Macon. MO Michelle Lawrence ...St. Louis, MO Matthew Lawrence ...Washington. MO Shalin Lazar ...Zambia Courtney Lehman ...Ballwin. MO Shayla Lewis ...Chicago. IL Andrew Lewis ...Troy. IL 60 people (Page 61) Sophomores Adam Lewkowsky ...Kansas City. MO Janica Ley ...Edwardsville. IL Shuang Li ...Beijing Sara Lile ...Ethel, Mo Emily Linville ...Marshfield. MO Anne Lutjens ...St. Louis. MO Angela Lyons ....Salisbury. MO Cancan Ma ...Kirksville. MO Erin Machens ...St. Charles. MO Satomi Maeda ... Japan Jennifer Main ...Bucklin. MO Danny March ...St. Louis, MO Kiya Marchi ...Warsaw, MO Ben Marolt ...Biwabik. MN Angela Marstall ...St. Louis. MO Michele Mason ...Monmouth, IL Katie Mattern ...Eldon. MO Julie May ...Quincy. IL Katylin Mayhle ...Kansas City. MO Colman McCarthy ...Gordon. ME Brant McCoy ...Savannah. MO Michael McElhone ...St. Louis. MO Matt McFarland ...Florissant, MO Dawn McKee ...Jefferson City. MO Earliana McLaurin ...Joliet. IL James Melton ...St. Peters. MO Megan Meneely ...Chillicothe. MO Eric Meyer ...St. Louis. MO Gaysha Miesner ...Ozark. MO Jiri Mikl ...Czech Republic Marissa Mikus ...St. Charles. MO Lisa Miller ...Higginsville. MO Katie Miller ...St. Louis. MO Ben Millett ...Wildwood. MO Jennifer Misuraca ...Manchester. MO Jessica Mobley ...Milwaukee. Wl Sarah Mohrman ...Jefferson City. MO Ebony Moore ...Kansas City. MO Alana Moretti ...Chesterfield. MO Mircea Negrea ...Romania Rebeccs Newman ...O Fallon. IL Alisha Newton ...Clive. IA Kurt Nilson ...Albuquerque. MM Susan Nixon ...Kansas City. MO Ryan O'Shea ...Chesterfield. MO Erica Oades ...Kansas City. MO Bethany Ordaz ...Chillicothe, IL Ajaya Panday ...Nepal Ankur Parikh ...Orland Park. IL Neesheet Parikh ...San Jose. CA Renee Parviz ...St. Louis. MO Meghana Patel ...St. Louis, MO Teri Patterson ...Blue Springs. MO Jacqueline Paulson ...Oldenburg. IN sophomore 61 (Page 62) A time to gain experience Experience for post-graduate Jobs can bo found in Kirksville. Full-time students could find jobs in Kirksville, Mo., but finding positions offering experience related to their career fields seemed to be a bit more challenging. Junior Kelly Billings, an economics major, said she thought Kirksville lacked job openings that would aid in her future career. "I don't think that there are any worthwhile jobs," Billings said. "There isn't enough big business to give good opportunities." Others disagreed. Senior Jennifer Murdock, a nursing major, found several positions in her field. Murdock previously worked at the Northeast Regional Medical Center, and in 2001, she worked for the Student Health Center and Dr. Karen Sylvara a local family practitioner. "They're really understanding about wanting experience," Murdock said "It actually helps to be a student." Senior Tamara Veit said she realized that as a psychology major, valuable experience in her field was only available through volunteer work. She worked for Victim Support Services by answering phones for the crisis line "You don't really get paying jobs with psychology unless you have a degree" Veit said "You have to be open to different ideas and opportunities." Junior Corey Thea also a psychology major, worked as a rehabilitation technician at Preferred Family Healthcare "I like the challenge of working with some defiant kids," Then said "They have a real poor attitude towards life, but at the same time you can see that they're hurting." Then said that getting his job was not too difficult and that Preferred Family was always looking for people to fill positions. "It's a tough job," Then said. "They're dependent on students." Billings said she believed it was easier for nursing and education majors to find career-related jobs. "Nursing majors have the hospitals and teaching majors have the schools," Billings said "That's why they have jobs." Veit said she believed finding a career-related job depended on a student's determination. "There are some out there, you just have to know where to look," Veit said written by Michelle Wammack Senior Jennifer Murdock checks the blood pressure of senior Amy Hermann at the Student Health Center. Like many students. Murdock found a job while in college that would contribute to her resume and help her find a job after graduation, (photo by Ally Mizulski) 62 people (Page 63) Sophomores Kyle Payton ...Liberty. MO Kim Pedersen ...St. Louis. MO John Peluso ...Mount Prospect. IL Erin Persaud ...Lee's Summit. MO Scott Pinkowski ...Arnold. MO Amy Poos ...Lee's Summit. MO Katie Prinster ...O'Fallon. MO Jeffrey Promnitz ...Fenton. MO Jennifer Pruett ...Springfield. IL Liz Pulido ...Gurnee. IL Lauren Rea ...St. Louis. MO Justin Ream ...DeSoto. MO Sarah Rectenwald ...Pevely. MO Rebecca Redburn ...St. James. MO Andrea Reiher ...Cedar Falls. IA Katrina Reschly ...Cedar Rapids. IA Sara Rhoad ...Maysville. MO Sherry Rhoades ...Neosho. MO Amy Ridenhour ...Belle. MO Abigail Risius ...Long Grove. IA Jacob Rodemann ...Jefferson City. MO Katie Rodgers ...Labadie. MO Michael Rogers ...St. Joseph. MO Jeremy Rootz ...St. Peters. MO Joe Rothermich ...St. Louis. MO Racheal Ruble ...Wannibal. MO Jacob Ruckman ...St. Louis. MO Nathan Rueckert ...St. Louis. MO Amanda Rutherford ...Mexico. MO Anne Salm ...Wheaton. IL Tonya Sanders ...Maywood, IL Kelly Scherbel ...St. Louis. MO Tessa Schertzer ...Kirksville. MO Jeremiah Schisler ...lmperial. MO Becky Schlosser ...St. Peters, MO Charlotte Schnellbacher ...St. Louis. MO Steve Schnurbusch ...Perryville, MO Crystal Schrage ...Shell Rock, IA Tricia Scott ...Pocatello. ID Nathan See ...Washington. IA Tara Seelig ...Florissant. MO Bryan Selzer ...Lee's Summit, MO Laura Sexton ...Washington. MO Michael Shaughnessy ...St. Louis. MO Amanda Shearer ...Bartlesville, OK Ray Shell ...Godfrey. IL Kristen Shelver ...Pearland. TX Lisa Sherrill ...Hillsboro. MO. Travis Shinn ...Bowling Green. MO Crystal Shriver ...Ursa. IL Chris Siewak ...Florissant. MO Kelsey Simpson ...Overland Park. KS Erin Smith ...Bettendorf. IA Ali Soderholm ...Mankato. MN Katherine Stacy ...Kansas City. MO Kristen Stanley ...Blue Springs. MO William Stone ...Chesterfield. MO Jen Stone ...St. Louis. MO Katie Stoverink ...St. Charles. MO Julie Strahle ...Concordia. MO Lauren Strange ...St. Louis. MO Sara Swenson ...Platte City. MO Ruth Szkubiel ...Camdenton. MO jobs 63 (Page 64) Juggling fun with responsibility SAs work and live with the good and bad in residence halls. Student Advisers were the lifeblood of the residence halls; without them there would have been anarchy. Well maybe not, but SAs did serve as friends, disciplinarians and advice-givers for their residents. For an SA, Me was more than just keeping the residents quiet during quiet hours. Life for SAs was as much a learning experience for them as it was for their students. Sophomore Brian Coady said that he became an SA because it sounded like fun and helped tower his tuition costs. "I've been able to help so many people," Coady said "Now I am kind of seeing it from the other side It's all [freshmen] coming in now. I knew how I adjusted as a freshman, so I am able to help them out a tot." Some students believed that being an SA meant no social Me because of limited SAs work and live with the good nights to go out a curfew and only one off-duty weekend per month. Most SAs, and bad in residence halls. however, believed that their social Me was not hindered but actually helped Dobson Hall Director April Warren-Grice was an SA in Centennial Hall for two years. "It actually added to my social life," Warren-Grice said "Not only were they my residents, but they also became my friends. It didn't affect the job much. They respected me If I was going to be your SA then you have to know that I want to be your friend" Like all jobs, employees had to take the good with the bad "I don't like being on duty on the weekends," Coady said "The SAs have the hardest working job on campus, but we only get paid three-fourths of our room and board" Being an SA was demanding, and good time management skills were essential "It requires so much of your time," said senior Nathan Thwing, a second-year SA "You have to put your priorities together and get your homework done before you stop and have your fun." However, residents kept the entertainment level up with their strange behavior. "One of my residents got wound up in duct tape and was sent up and down the elevator," Coady said "They even taped his mouth shut so he couldn't talk" Senior Kate Felchlia was an SA in Ryle Hall's Benton House during the 1999-2000 academic year. At that time her residents took part in a creative protest. "We had murals in the hall" Felchlia said "When we were told that the murals were to be painted over, in an effort to try and save the paintings, my residents decided to cover the murals in clear packaging tape, only sometime during the middle of the night they ran out of tape." The next day, one of the painters confronted Felchlia and told her that the walls were not only covered in tape, but baby oil had been used to finish the job. Many people questioned whether being an SA was worth putting up with residents, restrictions and tow pay. "It was a tot of fun being an SA" Thwing said "I just really love my job" Written by Joe Rothermich Student Adviser Doug Baer sizes up a picture while freshman Morgan Reuter cuts a photograph during a scrapbooking program held by Baer in Centennial Hall SAs held programs for residents throughout the year. Programs focused on issues that affected residents such as alcohol, relationships, politics or other creative topics, (photo by Tricia Scott) 64 people (Page 65) Sophomores Kip Taylor ...St. Louis. MO Nora Teske ...St Louis. MO Jennifer Tesmer ...Kansas City. MO Brook Theodore ...Maryville. MO Charity Thompson ...Lexington. MO Maureen Tierney ...St Peters. MO Luke Trautwein ...Columbus, NE Tom Useted ...Webster Groves. MO Melissa Vanost ..St Lou's. MO Dominique Vogeler ...St Lou's. MO Joseph Voss ...St Lou's. MO Jason Waggoner ....St Joseph. MO Lucas Ward ...OIathe. KS Kristen Ward ...St Charles. MO Kristen Wargin ...St Charles. MO Jocelyn Warner ...Poplar Bluff. MO Kim Watson ....Peoria. IL Jennifer Watson ...Winona. MO Valery Webb ...St Charles. MO Naomi Weisbrook ...Columbia, MO Sarah Welch ....Bolivar. MO Nick Welchert ...Blue Springs. MO Paul Wemer ...St Louis, MO Melissa White ...Futon. MO Joel White ...St Louis, MO Kathy Widitz ...St Lou's. MO Tisha Wiley ...Denver. MO Jori Williams ...Chicago. IL Kendra Wilson ...Eureka. MO Courtnie Wilson ...Willowbrook. MO Jessica Winkleman ...Monroe. IA Tim Wolf ...Centralia. MO Eric Wright ...Farmington. MO Hilary Wright ...Kansas City. MO Justin Wurm ...O'Fallon. MO Sarah Yancey ...Greenville. IL Maryann York ...Salem. MO Kelly York ...St Louis. MO Sarah Young ..Joliet. IL Carla Youngdahl ...Marshall. MO Annie Youngwirth ...Raytown. MO Jenna Zeller ...St. Lou's. MO Yihong Zeng ...China Natalie Zivnuska ...St Louis. MO Jenifer Zurovsky ...Lenexa. KS Student Advisers 65 (Page 66) Juniors Carrie Ahillen ...St. Louis. MO William Allen ...St. Louis. MO Amanda Angell ...New Haven, MO Md. Mashfique Anwar ...Bangladesh Dan Appelbaum ...St. Louis. MO Larry Asberry ...Wewoka. OK Andrew Ashbaugh ...Wauconda. IL Ben Askew ...Sikeston, MO Kimberly Austin ...Kirksville. MO Doug Baer ...St. Louis. MO Anna Bancroft ...Columbia. MO Angie Bangert ...St. Louis. MO Angie Barnhill ...Winigan, MO Dan Beaury ...St. Louis. MO Amanda Becker ...Highland. IL Alison Berti ...Palmyra. MO Kelly Billings ...Liberty. MO Mindy Blackford ...Leonard. MO Katie Boettcher ...Wentzville. MO Gwen Boggess ...Chillicothe, MO Elizabeth Bosch ...St. Louis. MO Michael Braun ...Smithton, IL Bethany Breckenridge ...St. Charles, MO Emily Brendel ...Jefferson City, MO Cecil Brooks ...Chicago. IL Heather Brueggemann ...Washington. MO Jenneke Cappos ...St. Louis, MO Kara Cappos ...St. Louis. MO Nicholas Carson ...O'Fallon. IL Chad Carter ... Joliet. IL Brian Casey ...Fayetteville. NC Vince Chandler ...St. Louis. MO Mike Chen ...Quincy, IL Nate Chisholm ...Chesterfield. MO Rachael Christmas ...Arcadia Valley. MO Jennifer Clapp ...Jefferson City. MO David Cleaver ...Kirksville. MO Rachael Clouse ...Kansas City. MO Dawn Colnaghi ...St. Louis. MO Theresa Conley ...Crystal Lake. IL Becky Costello ...Liberty. MO Kristen Crenshaw ...Kansas City. MO Patrick Cuba ...Wildwood. MO Tessa Cuculich ...Kirksville, MO Matthew Culp ...Kansas City, MO Casie Curfman ...Wayland. MO Nate Curl ...Des Moines. IA Shannon Curran ...St. Louis. MO Jamille Curry ...Chicago. IL Kristin Curtis ...St. Joseph. MO Becky Dall ...FIorissant. MO Jeffrey Danford ...Belleville. IL Tiffany Darby ...Cameron, MO Mechelle Davis ...Dittmer. MO 66 people (Page 67) Juniors Cherayla Davis ...Kansas City. MO Mark DeBold ...New Lenox. IL David De la Fuente ...Liberty. MO Danielle Dearinger ...N. Manchester. IN Jessica Dobbs ...St. Louis. MO Dan Doerr ...Florissant. MO Melissa Dohack ...St. Louis. MO Rhonda Dunbar ...Zion. IL Terri Durst ...St Louis. MO Ben Edwards ...Cape Girardeau. MO Amanda Eggers ...Omaha. NE Bob Ell ...Pacific. MO Jay Elton ...Springfield. MO Angela Ernst ...Bonne Terre. MO Tony Esterly ... Jefferson City, MO Meghan Finnegan ...Chesterfield. MO Tina Fish ...Grayslake. IL Carrie Fitzgibbons ...Dupo. IL Marc Anthony Foote ...St. Louis. MO Nketi Forbang ...Kansas City. MO Melissa Forbes ...Topeka. KS Emily Francis ...Kansas City. MO Monique Funkenbusch ...Palmyra. MO Sarah Gain ...St. Louis. MO Lori Garfield ...Columbia. IL Mike Gillen ...Ottawa Lake. Ml Michael Goebel ...Decatur. IL Matt Goessling ...O'Fallon. MO Luke Gott ...Kansas City, MO David Grant ...St. Louis. MO Quincy Gray ...Hull. IL Kate Grebin ...Dubuque, IA Laura Green ...Columbia. MO Carmen Gruchalla ...St. Louis. MO Mike Guethle ...Dexter. MO Melinda Haberberger .. Washington, MO Megan Hackmann ...Marthasville. MO John Hagen ...St. Louis. MO Sarah Halstead ...La Plata. MO Sophie Hamonet ...France Jennifer Harmon... Jefferson City. MO Nathan Haug... Jefferson City. MO Jennifer Heien ...Arnold. MO Amanda Henderson ...Independence. MO Ann Hendrix ...Overland Park. KS Tommy Herr ...St. Louis. MO Laura Hesley ...Ballwin. MO Liz Hicks ...Sedalia. MO Ann Hier ...Chesterfield. MO John Hilton ...Lebanon, MO Justin Holtz ...St. Louis. MO Emily Hotfelder ...Des Peres. MO Christine Hrncirik ...Hiawatha. IA Luke Hubbard ...Palmyra. MO juniors 67 (Page 68) It's Not Just a Black and White Issue Racial Prejudice on Campus Truman State University's mission statement began by stating the institution's commitment to "the personal social and intellectual growth of its students." But growth only resulted from exposure to new ideas, experiences and people. Enrollment for 2001 indicated that two of every 25 University students were racial minorities. These statistics had students and administrators concerned that the University was falling short of diversity and not living up to its goals. There's no diversity at all," junior Elissa Wiles said. "If you take a look, we're all Midwest white, suburban, mostly private-school kids. There's your token five African Americans and that's about it" In September, University President Jack Magruder released a letter to the public addressing the diversity concerns the University was facing. In the letter, Magruder said there was clearly more work to be done, but it would be simply incorrect to suggest that little was being accomplished Magruder went oh to point out that the number of racial minorities in both the faculty and student bodies had increased over the past few years, New programs, including more aggressive minority recruitment and the appointment of a President's Advisory Committee on Diversity, assisted in making the University more racially diverse Many students applauded the administration's efforts but believed that there was little that the President's office could do to remedy the problem. "I think Truman is as diverse as the campus can be considering its location," senior Ken Nash Jr. said "I think it's difficult to attract a more diverse population of students when you're kind of in the middle of nowhere." The University's location and small population of minorities were frequently cited as obstacles in the recruiting of minority students, but some believed that these problems were exaggerated "It's not the most diverse campus, but it's [diverse] enough so that a minority wouldn't have a problem coming here," sophomore Robert Stokes said "I'm not feeling out of place Diversity doesn't really matter; what matters is just the people who you hang around with. It doesn't matter if they're purple; they're people just like you." Nonetheless, many minorities believed that the homogenous nature of the campus had an effect on their relationships. "For a lot of people, I'm the first Indian person they've ever met" sophomore Meghana Patel said Some students believed that part of the diversity problem stemmed from the administration's narrow view of diversity. "A lot of people forget it's not just a black/white issue," Patel said "People ask me and some other people who aren't necessarily lumped into the category of 'blacks' why we don't use the [Multicultural Affairs Center] as a resource, (Continued on page 70) 68 people (Page 69) During the International Dinner, people from all ethnic backgrounds enjoy foods from across the globe. The dinner provided a formal setting where international students could meet people and share their culture. The International Student Office held a variety of events that introduced students from across campus to international students, (photo by Ally Mizulski) David Hulbert ...Memphis. TN David Hutchison ...Springfield. MO Justin lmhof ...Hannibal. MO Elana Jakel ...Maryville. IL Imran Jamal ...lndia Kathryn Jamieson ...Aurora. CO Rebecca Jaycox ..Steelville. MO Vivian Jensen ...Gower. MO Geoffrey Jeu ...France Anne Johnson ...lowa City. IA Amy Johnson ...Kansas City. MO Jill Johnson ...Pekin. IL Crissi Johnson ...Raymore-Peculiar. MO Jessica Johnson ...St. Louis. MO Katie Jones ...Liberty. MO Bethany Jost ...Vernon Hills. IL racial prejudice 69 (Page 70) Juniors Thoko Kachipande ...Malawi Erina Kaji ... Japan Ivan Karamanolov ...Bulgaria Dennis Katolin ...Cairo Dawn Kehr ...Washington. MO Nicole Kilburn ...St. Louis. MO Nick Kindred ...Marshall. MO Stephanie Klaus ...Perryville. MO Shannon Klepper ...Union. MO Tomono Kobara ...Japan Jean Kohlbrecher ...Smithville. MO Kristin Kohnen ...St. Louis. MO Cathy Kohr ...St. Louis. MO Nate Kovarik ...Omaha. NE Julie Krzyzanowski ...St. Louis. MO Kevin Kuhlman ...St. Louis. MO Brandy Lawrence ...Liberty. MO Monica Lehmann ...St. Louis. MO Chris Lehmuth ...St. Louis. MO Jenn Lehr ...St. Louis. MO Erandi Lelwela ...Sri Lanka Goldwyn Leo ...Medan, IN Christina Leung ...lndependence. MO Brett Logan ...Washington. MO Lily Lok ...Hong Kong Sarah Lovern ...Chillicothe. MO Jeffrey Lowe ...Lake St. Louis. MO Beth Luebbering ...St. Thomas. MO Derek Lumsden ...Kirksville. MO Gina Mack ...St. Louis. MO Robert M. Madigan Jr. ...Hazelwood, MO Steve Majors ...Kearney. MO David Manrrique ...Moline. IL Sara Manual ...St. Louis. MO Rayna Matczak ...Rockford, IL Traci May ...Chillicothe. MO Allison May ...Kansas City. MO Adrianna Mayson ...Mexico, MO Kwame Mbroh ...Ghana Jeremiah McCluney ...Kansas City. KS Kristina McCord ...Columbia. MO Becky McGinnis ...Harrisonville, MO Amber McWilliams ...Leonard. MO Crystal Miller ...Greentop. MO Amanda Mitchell ...Le Mars. IA Ally Mizulski ...Belleville. IL Jonathan Mooney ...Jefferson City. MO Sarah Morehouse ... Warrensburg. MO Lori Muegge ...Elkhorn. NE Ben Mulford ...Lee's Summit. MO Monique Murray ...Chicago. IL Ashley Nassau ...St. Charles, MO Roz Nelson ...Kahoka. MO Emily Nelson ...Kansas City. KS Jacque Neuwoehner ...Dallas. TX Benjamin Nichols ...St. Louis. MO Sally Noedel ...Chesterfield. MO Julie Noelker ...Beaufort. MO Matt O'Rourke ...St. Peters. MO Tom Palmier ...St. Louis. MO Jeannie Patterson ...Decatur. IL Matt Petersen ...Seymour. Wl Justin Plassmeyer ...Moberly. MO Erica Poeschel ...Green Bay. Wl 70 people (Page 71) It's Not Just a Black and White Issue Racial Prejudice on Campus (Continued from page 69) but I don't really feel like it's for us. I think Truman targets diversity as international or black, not necessarily everything else" Although prejudice was not considered a significant problem for campus minorities, situations occurred that indicated it still existed below the surface "Some kids came to my door for Halloween and one of them was dressed as a neo-Nazi skinhead," junior Suzanne Chappelow said "Most of the local people I know are very tolerant. That was just some freak accident" Racism rumors came from on-campus sources as well "I've had some white friends in fraternities tell me that it does exist" Stokes said "I know a [guy] that when he gets drunk says he's ready to bring out the hoods, but I've seen him before and he's not in my face." Through increased exposure to racial diversity, however, many believed that the rationale behind such views would drop away. "[More diversity] would help [students] explore and meet new people so they wouldn't have to generalize as much," Stokes said They could see, 'Okay, not all black people are like that. They're just people They've just got a different skin tone They may talk a little deeper or higher, but they're just like me'" written by Andrew Ashbaugh Students gather at the side of the dance floor to enjoy a break during the Ebony Essence Dance. The dance was started by the Black Collegian Association. After the Association disbanded, the dance continued to be a tradition. The dance was held during Homecoming Week, (photo by Ally Mizulski) racial prejudice 71 (Page 72) Homosexuality: Understanding views Sexual Prejudice on Campus Despite its prevalence in modem movies, sitcoms and media, homosexuality was a topic that most of society was not ready to handle on a daily basis. Yet being on a college campus forced many students to attend classes and events, eat meals and sometimes even live in the same dorm room with other students who had different sexual preferences than themselves. "A friend of mine was practically kicked out of his room because of his sexual preference," freshman Anne Salm said. "[But the instances] still seem to be only a select few. (Prejudice] is not prevalent here; The majority of students are open-minded and accepting." Campuses, such as Truman State University, provided an opportunity for a liberal exchange of ideas not often found in most life settings. "You are less likely to find sexual prejudices on college campuses than other places like work," senior Abby Heckman said. "People are more conscientious and politically correct in how they act here in college." College life, however, did not always offer safety from the outside world. "When Prism has a table outside the [Student Union Building], certain people, especially males, clearly avoid the table at all costs," senior Ken Nash Jr. said "Those are the kind of people who would never admit to you they're homophobic, but they'll be the first person to let loose with a gay slur amongst their friends" Prejudices have always been a matter of sociological debate, but most people agree that unfamiliarity plays one of the greatest roles. "People are too self-centered," senior Wendy Hehn said. "They think they're the center of the universe and everyone has to think like them." In this respect college Me offered opportunities for interaction between contrasting social groups that may have offered an antidote for such behavior. "Whenever you're in a living environment where you're going to have to interact with these people and eat in the cafeteria with them, I think it humanizes gay people;" senior Leo Kirsch said. "That really brings them into a flesh and blood context where you get to interact with someone and see them as a human being rather than a media construct" The hope was that exposure would breed understanding, which would then breed tolerance. Students that were suddenly forced to coexist with homosexuality may have found their judgments about it hazier when they left the University than when they first enrolled "Like it or not, I'm here and I'm a visible presence on campus," Nash said "Very dose friends of mine who are devoutly Christian may even still believe that I am going to hell for my sins, but I believe that they know Im a good person, and after having known me, they have to call into question some of those views. That's the benefit of having diversity." written by Andrew Ashbaugh 72 people (Page 73) Senior Leanna Heritage and her girlfriend Jessica Eagle share an intimate moment Although acceptance of sexual diversity became a regular occurance on campuses year after year into 2001. prejudice still existed. Some professors at the University identified their offices as "safe zones," which provided a welcoming environment to students of any sexual orientation, (photo submitted) Heather Pogue ...St. Louis. MO Jenny Pottroff ...Ballwin. MO Michelle Powis ...Oak Grove. MO Erin Prescott ...Kansas City. MO Laura Presley ...Florissant. MO Lesley Preston ...Ballwin. MO Shannon Price ...St. Louis. MO Michelle Pulliam ...Quincy, IL Mary Ramatowski ...O'Fallon. MO Elizabeth Reed ... Wildwood. MO Jonathan Reed ...Greenville. IL Shanyn Reinert ...Indianola. IA Cassandra Renner ...Washington. MO Lauren Rider ...Overland Park. KS Brooke Roncke ...Rockford. IL Crystal Rowland ...Green City. MO sexual prejudice 73 (Page 74) Juniors Beth Rozier ...Washington. MO Kelley Rudolph ...St. Louis. MO Ryan Ruffatti ...Joliet. IL Rachel Rustad ...Charles City, IA Joseph Ruth ...Springfield. MO Racheal Scharff ...Norborne. MO Sarah Schedler ... Jefferson City. MO Elizabeth Scheperly ... Jefferson City. MO Sandy Schmaltz ...Knoxville. IA Angela Schreiber ...Eureka. MO Erin Schuster ...Nashotah. Wl Jennifer Scott ...Crystal Lake. IL Brianne Shaver ...Mt. Sterling. IL Heather Shearman ...St. Louis. MO Ryan Shreve ...Kirksville. MO Lindsey Siemens ...Bartlesville, OK Floyd Simpson ...Chicago. IL Marbree Simpson ...Ozark. MO Brian Simpson ...St. Louis. MO Reon Sines ...Bettendorf. IA Karena Singleton ...Glenwood. IL Tina Sippely ...Louisiana, MO Franita Smith ...Danville. IL Gretchen Soderberg ...Hazelwood. MO Kristen Sonderman ...St. Louis. MO Emily Spann ...Washington. MO Heather Stalling ...Lee's Summit. MO Jennifer Stanley ...Salisbury. MO Kelly Stidham ...Belton, MO Paula Stirnemann ...St. Louis. MO Curt Stokes ...Jefferson City. MO Benjamin Story ...Sherman. IL Jennifer Stuart ...St. Joseph. MO Samantha Sutton ...Chillicothe. MO Sarah Swain ...Vandalia. MO Steve Swanson ...Kansas City. MO Carl Swenson ...Marshalltown. MO Audrey Tabary ...France Sofia Taboada ...Overland Park. KS Julie E. Thomas ...St. Louis. MO Julie K. Thomas ...St. Louis. MO Jennifer Trier ...Des Moines. IA Brian Truschinger ...Kansas City. MO Daniel Trutwin ...Golden. IL Brandy Turner ...Licking. MO Bryan Vanderhoof ...Kirksville, MO Kristin Vinck ...lndependence. MO Matt Walczewski ...Champaign. IL Tim Wallner ...St. Louis, MO Zachary Watawa ...St. Louis. MO Dodi Wear ...Macon. MO Allison Webb ...Columbia. MO Callista Webb ...St. Louis. MO Eileen Webber ...St. Louis. MO 74 people (Page 75) Juniors Corey Webel ...Columbia. MO Ayana Weekley ...Homewood. IL Tara Weeks ...Orchard Park. NY Devin Weishuhn ...Goose Creek. SC Amanda Wherry ...Fair Grove. MO Nolan White ...Columbia. MO Amanda White ...Litchfield. IL Leslie White ...Sturgeon. MO Tanner Williams ...Green City. MO Aesha Williams ...Matteson. IL Chad Williams ...St. Louis. MO Amanda Wilsman ...St. Louis. MO Amy Wilson ...Shelbyville. MO Ginny Windels ...Lake Ozark. MO Shannon Wise ...Springfield. MO So-wan Wong ...Hong Kong Stacy Wright ...Harvey, IL Angela Wright ...Stoutland. MO Amanda Wyatt ...Cape Girardeau, MO Vijay Yalamanchili ...St. Louis. MO Mayumi Yamada ... Japan Cari Yates ...Kahoka. MO Rina Yazawa ...Japan Seniors Heather Adams ...Warrensburg. MO Doe Adovor ...Ghana Murad Ahmad ...lndia Vicki Ahn ...Littleton, CO Katie Albers ...Columbia. MO Emily Albright ...St. Louis. MO Lori Anderson ...Cedar Rapids. IA Tina Anshus ...O'Fallon. IL John Armstrong ...Bloomington. IL Dominic Armstrong ...Kirksville. MO Amy Atkins ...Columbia. MO Chrissy Baker ... Atlanta. MO Larissa Ball ...St. Louis. MO Jodi Banocy ...St. Charles. MO Sarah Barnard ...St. Louis. MO Sam Barnes ...Columbia. MO Sarah Barnes ...Vandalia. MO Margaret Bauer ...St. Louis. MO Brian Beall ...Overland Park. KS Rachel Beckett ...Carthage. MO juniors / seniors 75 (Page 76) Students Breaking Stereotypes Somethings that made college a unique time in students' lives was the opportunity to experience a piece of the world beyond their hometowns. For many, the people they met during the experience provided a look at life that led them to question stereotypes and lifelong beliefs. "Someone I work with is from a very small town in Missouri, and I've never heard anyone talk like him before," sophomore Meghana Patel said. "I thought I just read about this stuff in textbooks, but this guy is totally pro-life for the death penalty, and he doesn't like gay people. I'm so liberal it's hard for me to swallow The exposure could have been enlightening, "but only if students opened their minds and allowed it to be For many, stereotypes stood in the way of potential friendships. "You have people who won't be friends with the sorority girls because they think they're dumb," sophomore Melia Johnson said Johnson said there were also students reluctant about dealing with people outside of their own organizations. "I don't thank it's anything too severe, but it's definitely alive on campus," Johnson said. Truman State University's size, compared to most high schools, gave students a chance to expand their horizons. "There's so many different categories of people," Johnson said. "But as long as you're willing to accept it and learn, you can break yourself of a lot of that" The University's Midwest-based student body limited campus diversity, but the school still offered opportunities to break stereotypes. "There's a kid down the hall from Edina [Mo.]," Patel said. There's 1,200 people there, and that's how many people were in my high school I thought he'd be a lot different from me, but not really. He still likes the same stuff, still dresses the same so I guess I had stereotypes before I came here too. A lot of people have counteracted them" Ultimately, the goal for students was exactly that - to counteract the stereotypes. "[College] forms a person's approach to life," sophomore Justinas Juknys said. "When you meet people from different places and different cultures, you get to know those cultures. You can gain something from that by seeing what other cultures have that yours lacks." written by Andrew Ashbaugh Senior Sam Merritt wraps up a Columbia Outlaws rugby player. Merritt added diversity to his life by volunteereing to play the piano at the Catholic Newman Center. Although diversity was not always easy to see on campus, students like Merritt showed how one person could have many interests. (photo by Stephanie Brenneke) 76 people (Page 77) Seniors Julie Bender ...St. Louis. MO Mark Benmuvhor ...Kansas City. MO John Bennett ...Joplin. MO Janna Bergquist... Grandview. MO Lisa Berna ...Dubuque. IA Suzanne Berry ...Neosho. MO Heather Bertels ...Meta. MO Tina Bishop ...Troy. IL Amy Bitter ...St. Louis. MO Jennifer Bodenhamer ...Blue Springs. MO Laura Bolesta ...St. Louis. MO Kurt Bormann ...Algona. IA Aude Bouchet ...France Matt Bowen ...Kirksville, MO Sarah Bowerman ...Blue Springs, MO Deena Boyd ... Affton. MO Krista Bradford ...Collinsville. IL Daniel Bradley ...St. Louis. MO Olga Brady ...Fayette. MO Jennifer Brann ...Kansas City. MO Brooke Brengard ...Hawthorne Woods. MO Sherri Brennell ...St. Louis. MO Aaron Brewer ...lmperial. MO Jason Brinkman ...Ballwin. MO Tony Brookins ...Chicago. IL Jessica Brooks ...St. Louis. MO Colleen Brown ...Centralia. MO Suzanne Bryan ...Kirksville, MO Carrie Bubb ...Quincy. IL Catherine Burnett ...Kaiser, MO Lane Butler ...Belton. MO Lisa Butler ...Omaha. NE Alana Butler ...St. Louis. MO Kevin Byerley ...Festus. MO Rahil Calcuttawala ...Hannibal. MO Scott Calhoun ...Fort Worth. TX Karen Callanan ...St. Louis. MO Sarah Carle ...Blue Springs. MO Christina Carr ...Sikeston. MO Laura Carron ...Columbia. MO Carrie Catlett ...Maysville, MO Jean Cauwenbergh ...Jefferson City. MO Song Ae Che ...Japan Lawrence Chui ...Hong Kong Christine Clark ...Warrenton. MO Margaret Clark ...Kirksville. MO Walter Coats ...West Plains. MO Brian Coles ...St. Louis. MO individual diversity 77 (Page 78) Exploring Diversity through Religion The independence of college life came with the responsibility for students to choose whether or not to attend church or to explore new questions about spirituality. "I think that if you are going [to church] of your own free will you have more of an opportunity to find out what your faith really means to you," senior Sarah Hamilton said The entry-level Exploring Religions course offered an educational rather than spiritual way for students to expand their minds about religion and religious diversity. "I always have students who take the class as seekers, looking for a spiritual connection," said Mike Ashcraft, assistant professor of religion. "It makes them more aware of the differences in the world and I want to try to destroy some stereotypes and make [students] see that everyone shares humanity." Sophomore Nikki Martinez said she made the decision to begin attending church on her own, and that strengthened her religious commitment. "It's always been really important to me because I never went to church with my family. In high school I began to choose on my own to go to church and to be confirmed" Martinez said There were many students not connected to a specific religious organization, and many of them were still trying to understand their beliefs. "I consider myself to be spiritual not religious, because I don't want to hurt anyone," sophomore Suzanne Leslie said 'Treat other people the way you want to be treated' is basically what I live by." Ashcraft said that the nonconformity of many people to a certain religious organization was a trend that had become more popular in the mainstream "It's far more permissible now for people to be loose and undecided about spiritual things and beliefs than before," Ashcraft said Some students were certain and dedicated to their choice of beliefs. "I can feel committed to holding to the values that I have that are strongly based in my faith," Hamilton said written by Jennifer Cribb While at an annual womens weekend retreat sponsored by Campus Christian Fellowship juniors Shanyn Reinert and Stephanie Millard study the Bible. Some students learned more about religion through their classes and activities on campus. University classes also helped inform students about religions that were unfamiliar to them (photo submitted) 78 people (Page 79) Seniors Caroline Conley ...Crystal Lake. IL Angela Coonley ...Rockford. IL Stephanie Cooper ...Brashear. MO Katrina Copple ...St. Louis. MO Jill Corbett ...Lee's Summit. MO Sara Corcoran ...Woodridge. IL Kimberly Cressman ....Manchester. MO Ryan Crews ...Cedar Falls. IA Jennifer Cribb ...Kansas City. MO Renee Crinnion ...St. Louis. MO Jo Ann Croghan ...Florissant. MO Jennifer Crow ...Naperville. IL Aaron Crum ...Mt. Sterling. IL Steve Curtis ...St. Joseph. MO Lindsey Daniels ...Marion. IA Kelly Dann ...St. Louis. MO Demetrius Davis ...Huntsville. MO Jennifer Davis ...Kansas City. MO Caren DeGiacinto ...Edwardsville. IL Sean DeVore ...Washington. MO Claire DeVoss ...Quincy, IL Allie Deakin ...St. Louis. MO Megan Delaney ...Prairie Village. KS Ellen Diedrichsen ...Hooper, NE Jon Dirksen ...Naperville. IL Karen Dodson ...O'Fallon. IL Gene Doerr ...Florissant. MO Leslie Dowell ...Kansas City. MO Paul Downing ...Chicago. IL Lori Drake ...St. Louis. MO Jason Drinen ...Herculaneum. MO Kelly Drinen ...Barnhart. MO Betsy Driskill ...Liberty. MO Shelly Drum ...Perryville. MO Charles DuBois ...St. Peters. MO Erica Duenow ...Fulton. MO Jennifer Duncan ...St. Louis. MO Heather Dye ...Belleville. IL Ryan Easley ...La Plata. MO Richard East ...Cabool. MO Chrissy Eatherton ...St. Louis. MO Carla Ezell ...St. Louis. MO Jenny Fadler ...St Charles. MO Lisa Faries ...Baldwin. MO Grant Farmer ...Jefferson City. MO Angie Felton ...Bernard. IA Kyle Fieleke ...Raymore. MO Jeremiah Finn ...Cascade. IA Andy Fischer ...Raymore. MO Brian Fish ...Florissant. MO Downey Fitzgerald ...Omaha. NE Phillip Flemming ...Leawood. KS Nicole Flickinger ...La Plata. MO Jodi Flowers ...Warsaw. MO Merina Foster ....O'Fallon. IL Bobby Francis ...De Soto. MO religious diversity 79 (Page 80) Seniors Matt Franker ...Olathe. KS Emily Fridlington ...Knoxville, IA Julie Fridlington ...Knoxville. IA Janelle Frye ...Shawnee. KS Joe Gaffney ...St. Charles. MO James Gallo ...St. Charles MO Jeff Gamber ...St. Louis. MO Nicolas Garcia ...France Kendra Gardiner ...Oak Creek. Wl Marci Garner ...Aurora. MO Tara Gasaway ...St. Clair. MO Sarah Gentry ...Dallas, TX Gerry Giammanco ...St. Louis. MO Tines Gilbert ...St. Peters. MO Angela Glascock ...Jefferson City. MO Amy Glaser ...St. Louis. MO Maria Godefroid ...St. Louis. MO Abby Goedeker ...Ballwin. MO Philip Goering ... Agency, IA Arash Golkhosravai ...France Misha Golynskiy ...St. Louis, MO Matthew Gorton ...Kansas City, KS Tinia Gray ...St. Louis. MO Joanne Grayson ...Luebbering. MO Elizabeth Green ...Cape Girardeau, MO Cassie Green ...St. Clair. MO Jason Greene ...lndependence, MO Breen Griffith ...St. Louis, MO Casey Groff ...St. Peters. MO Mark Guirguis ...Gladstone. MO Aaron Gurlly ...St. Louis. MO Frederic Guy ...France Rolena Hadwiger ...Kirksville, MO Nora Haffner ...St. Louis. MO Erin Halsey ...St. Louis. MO John Halski ...FIorissant. MO Sarah Hamilton ...Smithton. MO Julie Hammons ... Atlanta. MO Brooke Hanson ...Eau Claire. Wl Angela Hardin ...Union, MO 80 people (Page 81) Seniors Michelle Harker ...Palmyra, MO Allison Harmon ...Smithville. MO Brette Hart ...Unionville, MO Darryl Harvey ...Holland Patent. MO Jill Hatridge ...Olathe. KS Abby Heckman ... Jefferson City. MO Dave Hedrick ...St. Peters. MO Heather Hedrick ...Sugar Creek. MO Wendy Hehn ...Mundelein. IL Amy Heidotten ...Florissant. MO Kelly Hellman ... Washington. MO Heather Helm ...Smithville. MO Jaclyn Hentges ...Westphalia. MO Tara Hermann ...Chesterfield, MO Erika Hernandez ...Schaumburg, IL Kristi Hickam ...St. Charles. MO Craig Higgins ...Kirksville. MO Patrick Hill ...Liberty. MO Maggie Hommel ...Macomb. IL Mohammad Hossain ...Bangladesh Peter Hough ...Kansas City. MO April Howard ...Sikeston. MO Carrie Hrastich ...St. Louis. MO Matt Huber ... Washington. MO Erin Hucke ...Millstadt. IL Angie Hudson ...St. Charles. MO Tim Hudson ...St. Louis. MO Angela Hughes ...Columbia. MO Kristen Hughes ...Lee's Summit. MO Melanie Hurst ...Kansas City. MO Ken Hussey ...St. Charles. MO Angie Ingraham ... Aurora. IL Ashley Jacquin ... Wentzville. MO Shelli James ...Edina, MO Nicole Jenkins ...St. Louis. MO Ryan Jennings ...Kirksville. MO Christy Jensen ...Lincoln. NE Jia Jiang ...China Christopher Johnston ...St. Peters. MO Ivan Joly ...France seniors 81 (Page 82) Finding a Hobby to fill the time HOW do Students relax from the daily stresses of schools? Gazing out a window, one could see a bustle of activity on campus. Beneath a tree a person sat with their nose in a book, two runners raced by the window and down the road pedaled a person on a bicycle. These individuals were partaking in one of their favorite pastimes, their hobbies. Between classes and meetings, some students were able to make time for themselves. "Running is an outlet," senior Caroline Murphy said "It helps out the stress from roommates and school It's my personal time." Hobbies acted as stress relievers, and for some, a chance to enjoy the outdoors. "When there is nice weather I will go rollerblading around campus four or five times a week," sophomore Joel White said While some hobbies revolved around exercise, others were more relaxing. "I like to read it is a stress relief and it is fun," freshman Leigh Hornbuckle said "I love to read anywhere, on my bed on a comfy couch, on a towel by the poof under a tree or in a tree, I don't care" Some hobbies took students beyond Kirksville Mo. and offered them a real sense of accomplishment. "I placed 7,844 out of 27,956 runners," said Murphy, who ran in a marathon in Chicago. "I accomplished it without a coach I motivated myself enough to go out and just do it" Self-motivation also played a role for sophomore Ross Donaldson "I put in 20 hours a week in practice" said Donaldson, who sang and played the electric violin for the band Until Tomorrow. "It makes for a hectic schedule but it is worth it." Some hobbies were more than just an individual activity. Senior Amy Heidotten said her role as an adult Girl Scout gave her the chance to help in the community. "I volunteer at a day camp where I work with kids and in the health lodge" Heidotten said. "It gives me leadership opportunities, and I am able to be a role model." Hobbies gave students a break from school and helped them create who they were "A hobby gives you a direction, something to aspire to get better at," junior Ryan Moeller said. written by Jessica Lowe Senior Amy Heidotten supervises her Girl Scout group around the campfire pit as they learn about fire safety. Non-University related hobbies provided a way to be involved in enjoyable, but time consuming, activities. These hobbies were an outlet for stress and gave students a rest from their school routine, (photo submitted) 82 people (Page 83) Seniors Amanda Jones ...Monmouth. IL Heather Jones ...Paris. MO Dana Juul ...Roscoe. IL Caroline Kallal ...Liberty. MO Johanna Karll ...St. Peters. MO Elizabeth Karstens ...Cedar Rapids. IA Julie Keller ...Crystal Lake. IL Erin Kelly ...St. Louis. MO Adnan Khan ...Pakistan Diana King ...Minneapolis, MN Brad Kinnear ...Barnhart. MO Kelly Klarenbeek ...Pleasant Hill. MO John Koeller ...St. Louis. MO Natalia Kolasa ...Lake Villa. IL Ryan Koonce ...Lee's Summit. MO Erin Kruenegel ...St. Peters. MO Linda Kues ...Florissant. MO Todd Kuhns ...Warrensburg. MO Sabrina Kunz ...Collinsville. IL Jared Kwarta ...O'Fallon. MO Katie La Barbera ...St. Louis. MO Christina Lammert ...O Fallon. MO Roanne Lane ...Fulton. MO Damita Langston ...Calumet City. IL Shane Layton ...Perryville. MO Sylvaine Leblanc ...France Ken Lederle ...St. Louis. MO Janelle Lee ...Chicago. IL Hyo-jung Lee ...South Korea Melissa Lehmann ...St. Louis. MO Mary Leitner ...St. Louis. MO Jessica Levinskas ...St. Charles. MO Trisha Lewis ...O'Fallon. MO Amanda Lewis ...Quincy. IL Elaine Lillquist ...Chicago. IL Franchesca Little ...Chicago. IL Nicole Livingston ...Columbia. MO Susan Lojewski ... Waynesville. MO Jennifer Lonigro ...St. Louis. MO Jessica Loyet ...St. Peters. MO Peggy Luensmann ...Dubuque. IA Meghan Lynch ...Rockford. IL Janaka Madawela ...Sri Lanka Meredith Manley ...St. Louis. MO Susie Mann ...St. Louis. MO Kristen Marsh ...St. Louis. MO Kenneth Martin ...Belleville. IL John Martinez ...Northfield, MO hobbies 83 (Page 84) Junior Dan Clark, dressed as the Jolt Ape, delivers the winning pizza to a hungry student. Each week the Truman Daily Jolt gave away a pizza and delivered it to the winner. The Daily Jolt Web site provided students with information including profesor profiles, cafeteria menus and academic schedules, (photo by Hannah Karll) Access the Info with Daily Jolt Student-run Web site offers plethora of helpful information It was an average room in Ryle Hall except that its two inhabitants were on a mission Their mission was to bring something unique and useful to Truman State University. Junior Dan dark and senior John Haney operated the Daily Jolt Web site for the University. The University's version of the national Web site was located at www.trumandailyjolt.com Nearly 100 other colleges across the United States also used a version of the Daily Jolt. Using a template given to them by the national organization dark and Haney specialized the site for the students of the University. We make it all specific for Truman," dark said "We think since were students we can tell what other students will want" Clark and Haney began to operate the site in August 2000, and by the end of the first semester the site received between 1,500 and 2,000 hits each day. Spending 10 to 20 hours each week updating the site, dark and Haney tried to make pertinent information accessible to students. "Were just trying to make a Web site that's useful for the students," dark said 'We try to lay it all out on one page, to make it easier, make it fun for people" Clark and Haney said student input was beneficial to the site's growth. Haney also said that two or three new features had been added as a result of student input. "We're always looking to expand all the time and we respond to every e-mail" dark said. The site offered features including a weekly pizza giveaway, schedules for finals, time card due dates and Mainstreet Market's hours and menu. Sophomore Dawn McKee said she enjoyed using the site "It's how I figure out my finals schedule and I look for on-campus activities and the weather," McKee said Clark and Haney were paid each semester for their work by The Daily Jolt Inc and said they planned to donate their paychecks to charities. "We'll have students nominate and vote on the charities," Haney said. Clark and Haney said they hoped other students would provide the Daily Jolt for the University after they graduated. written by Beth Rozier 84 people (Page 85) Seniors Kimberlee Mastrangelo ...Bartlett. IL Tanginia May ...Chicago, IL David Mayhew ...Prior Lake. MN Melissa Mayo ...Yorksville. IL Erin McAlvany ...Chicago. IL Renee McCullar ...St. Peters. MO Mike McCullough ...Trenton. MO Erin McFarland ...Springfield. MO Christian McKee ...Los Angeles. CA Scott McMil[an ...St. Louis. MO Aaron McPherson ...Davenport. IA Shane Mecham ...Lincoln. NE Janette Mehmert ...Chamois. MO Laura Meierhoff ...St. Louis. MO Stephanie Merritt ...Ballwin. MO Kristen Mertens ...St. Louis. MO Amy Metzger ...St. Louis. MO Christina Meyer ...Mill Creek. WA Stacey Meyer ...St. Charles. MO Jenna Meyer ...Sugar Grove. IL Carey Michenfelder ...St. Louis. MO Lindsey Miller ...Centerville. IA Melissa Mitschele ...Lake St. Louis. MO Nathan Mooney ...Blue Springs. MO Michael Mooney ...Meachum Park. MO Darrah Moore ...Rocky Mt.. MO Casey Morris ...Chesterfield. MO Michelle Morrison ...Quincy. IL Mindy Moss ....St. Louis. MO Julie Mullen... Columbia, MO Yayoi Nakamura ... Japan Nichole Niehoff ...Des Peres. MO Scott Niermann ...Centralia. IL Nicole Nieters ...St. Louis. MO Jukka Niva ...Finland Christine Nobile ...Elk Grove. IL Mark Nolker ...Kansas City. KS Tom O'Brien ...St. Louis. MO Chris O'Neal ...St. Louis. MO Ed O'Toole ...Chicago. IL Samantha Offutt ...St. Louis. MO Naedrie Olmstead ...Springfield. MO Megan Over ...Sterling. IL Shaun Overton ...St. Louis. MO Paul Pagano ...St. Charles. MO Sara Page ...Smithton. MO Batur Parkan ...France Sabrina Parker ...Harrah. OK Daily Jolt 85 (Page 86) Sick and tired with Mono How do students beat mono and keep up in their classes? Mononucleosis was a disease known to run rampant through college campuses, and Truman State University was no exception. Often called the "kissing disease," mono was spread through saliva. Despite the intimate contact necessary to contract it, the disease caught many students by surprise. "I knew I was sick, but I didn't really know what the symptoms of mono were," sophomore Danny Brown said. "It wasn't really something that crossed my mind. I just thought I was tired because I wasn't getting enough sleep." Sophomore Jason Fagan had a similar response "I just thought that I was stressed and hadn't been sleeping well," Fagan said. In addition to the lethargy that accompanied mono, some students had to cope with additional symptoms, including fever, dizziness and sore throat. According to the American College Health Association, it was also possible to experience swollen glands, muscle aches and a skin rash. "A few times I felt nauseous when I did try to get [out of bed]," freshman Tam Mannen said Mannen's case of mono was so severe that she spent a week at home before returning to classes. After returning to the University, she still found it difficult to cope. "The week I was here was awful," Mannen said. "I didn't go to any classes, I just stayed in bed." The normal duration of the disease was about two weeks, but it could take months before the person regained full strength. "I had mono for a full three weeks while I was home [over Christmas break] and then I had it for a week when I was still up here," sophomore Megan Cotter said. "It took the first couple of months [back at the University] before I was fully recovered." Minimizing physical activity was advised. "I was told not to work out, not to do anything physical or physically tiring and sleep as much as I could," Brown said. All students agreed that rest was the key. "Sleep a lot. Don't be going out and doing stuff that you shouldn't," Brown said. "Just do what your doctor says." written by Jennifer Main Senior Katie Emge searches through boxes of medicine at Hy-Vee, comparing her symptoms to the relief offered by each remedy to find the one that fits best. Mononucleosis was commonly mistaken for minor illnesses, which made students look to over-the-counter alternatives before going to a doctor, (photo by Hannah Karll) 86 people (Page 87) Seniors Martha Parrott ...West Plains, MO Carol Parsons ...Troy. IL Jesse Pasley ...Sikeston, MO Tina Patel ...Haltom City. TX Niroshini Perera ...Sri Lanka Nathan Personett ...Rockford. IL Lisa Petercon ...Lancaster. MO Carolyn Petzel ...Des Peres. MO Carrie Phillips ...O'Fallon. MO Ann Piepenbrink ... Alton. IL J. J. Pionke ...Chicago. IL Jessica Post ...Ellisville. MO Season Prewitt ...Braymer. MO Wayne Prichard ...Union. MO Susie Qualls ...St. Louis. MO Megan Quigley ...Columbus Jct., IA Weather Rasmussen ...Garner. IA Lucas Redburn ...St. James. MO Melissa Reese ...Norwalk. IA Sarah Reid ...St. Louis. MO Eric Reuther ...St. Louis. MO Allison Rhomberg ...St. Louis. MO Kristen Riebeling ...Waterloo. IL James Roach ...Ballwin. MO Alison Robins ...St. Louis. MO David Rogers ...Chicago. IL Laura Ronsick ...St. Louis. MO Anna Rosen ...Sweden Diana Roshek ...Salt Lake City. UT Christopher Ross ...Hillsboro. MO Guillaune Roulet ...France Charlie Rudolph ...Gladstone. MO Daphne Rutledge ...St. Clair, MO Ben Ryan ... Jefferson City. MO Miyo Saeki ... Japan Jocelyn Sanders ...St. Louis. MO Michelle Scarry ...St. Peters. MO Stephanie Schaller ...St. Louis. MO Jerry Schirmer ...St. Charles. MO Bethany Schmich ...St. Louis. MO Brent Schmidt ...St. Charles. MO Catherine Schmidt ...Albuquerque, NM Stephanie Schmidt ...Chesterfield. MO Christine Schmitt ...St. Louis. MO Sara Schmitt ...St. Joseph. MO Angela Schmitz ...Ewing. MO Carolyn Schulte ...Omaha. NE Julie Schulte ...Quincy. IL mononucleosis 87 (Page 88) Seniors Lori Schwartz ...Lee's Summit, MO Katie Scioneaux ...St. Louis. MO Jillian Sebastiao ...St. Peters. MO Adam Segel-Moss ...St. Louis. MO Melissa Seifert ...Excelsior Springs. MO Shahid Shamsu ...Bangladesh Leah Shaw ...St. Charles. MO John Shepard ...Festus. MO Elizabeth Shivelbine ...Cape Girardeau. MO Melissa Shriver ...Ursa. IL Maria Sides ...St. Louis. MO Vamsee Sistla ...lndia Kalynda Smith ...Kansas City. KS Vanessa N. Smith ...Jefferson City. MO Beth Snyder ...Liberty. MO Kat Sonib ...St. Louis. MO Amanda Southard ...Columbia. MO Byron Sparks ...Blue Springs. MO Nathan Stark ...Byron. IL Stephanie Starnes ... Arnold. MO Eric Staub ...Swansea. IL Isaac Stayton ...lndependence. MO Barbara Stegeman ...Moberly. MO Krista Steinkamp ...Quincy. IL Karen Stevens ...Wayland. MO Paul Stock ...Kirkwood. MO Kate Strobel ...New Sharon. IA Chris Strohmayer ...St. Louis. MO Brian Struss ...Crystal Lake. IL Kevin Stucker ...Grain Valley. MO Megan Sturm ...Bloomington. IL Kanako Sudo ...Japan Katie Svoboda ...Washington. IA Shelby Swan ... Japan Fran Swartz ...Kansas City. MO Stacey Swenson ...Platte City. MO Sachiho Takabatake ... Japan Xenia Tatchenkova ...Russia Carmen Taylor ...Country Club Hills. IL Sandy Tenbrink ...Mascoutah, MO 88 people (Page 89) Seniors Suzanne Thomas ...Holland Crystal Tillman ...Chicago. IL Bryan Traughber ...St. Louis. MO Amanda Trout ...Kansas City. MO Christy Truesdell ...St. Louis. MO Laura Trump ...Kearney. MO Kurt Ulmer ...Olathe. KS Sam Valenti ...Hoffman Estates. IL Eric Veile ... Jefferson City, MO Jen Vogt ...Dubuque. IA Dawn Volmert ...Troy. MO Kristen Von Gruben ...St. Louis. MO Paul Wade ...Chatham. IL Darin Wagner ...Nixa. MO Amie Walter ...Lenexa. KS Beth Wayant ...St. Louis. MO Matthew Webber ...St. Louis. MO Stephanie Weber ...Teutopolis. IL Kim West ...Ballwin. MO Dixie Wheeler ...Seminole. OK Lyndsay Wheeler ...Boonville. MO Ann Wienke ...St. Louis. MO Sarah Wienke ...Union. MO Steve Wilhusen ...St. Charles. IL Andie Wilkerson ...Kansas City. MO Alicia Williams ...St. Louis. MO Christie Williamsen ...Downers Grove. IL Luke Willman ...Naperville. IL Melissa Wood ...St. Louis. MO Beth Woodin ...Lake in the Hills. IL Caroline Woods ...St. Louis. MO Shannon Wright ...Troy. IL Jennifer Wrightam ...Springfield. IL Kanchana Yahampath ...Sri Lanka Katie Yoell ...Prescott. AZ Elizabeth Young ...Kansas City. MO Jie Jun Yu ...China Jennifer Yu ...Florissant. MO Mary Ziegler ...St. Louis. MO seniors 89 (Page 90) Continuing Education Teaching and Learning GTRAs Fulfill Multiple Roles in Classrooms Truman State University graduate students worked in divisions throughout the University to gain training in their respective fields. "I really think that all the field experience we have had really prepared me for teaching in the classroom," graduate student Jill Mullarkey said. Mullarkey was an undergraduate chemistry major at the University and went into the Masters of Arts in Education program. The University."had graduate-level programs in accounting, biology, communication disorders, counseling, education, English, history, mathematics and music. Graduate students spent much of their time working toward the completion of that internship hours and gaining advanced experience in their field. Student who worked toward their MAE spent time in the classroom to prepare tor a career in education "It's more of a mentoring type of attitude than an instructor-student atmosphere," Mullarkey said Mullarkey worked as a laboratory director for the biochemistry lab. Along normal course load each day, graduate teaching research assistants also made time to teach introductory level courses in fields such as accounting and English. "I look at it as an asset because [students] identify with me more because I am more on their level" said graduate student AI Ludwig, who taught one section of the lower-level English class, Writing As Critical Thinking. "I also can let the class go where it wants to go some days without staying with a regulated schedule." GTRAs also had to make the transition from receiving grades to giving grades. "We did some workshops and they held our hands at the beginning," Ludwig said. "It was often pretty self-evident to me about which papers were As, Bs and which ones were Fs." Students in the graduate counseling program spent time working on their skills by working with clients in counseling centers. Graduate student Melissa Smith said she came to the University particularly for its graduate counseling program "It is an accredited program, and that makes it much easier to get licensed after graduation," Smith said. The Master of Arts in Counseling program was accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs. Smith was a graduate intern at the University Counseling Center; she spent 20 to 30 hours per week working with University students as clients. She said that seeing clients was an integral part of her educational program "I am coming from Idaho and Utah so I pretty much didn't know anyone here," Smith said. "I think that helped because it gives clients the ability to teach me about their backgrounds because I don't know them or the area very well" written by Jennifer Cribb 90 people (Page 91) With the Writing as Critical Thinking class arranged in a circle, graduate student Al Ludwig leads an early morning discussion. Graduate teaching research assistants had to juggle the many responsibilities that came with being both a teacher and a student. (photo by Elizabeth Hoppis) Stephanie Brenneke ...Taos. MO Blair Buffington ...Mt. Pleasant. IA Brian Flowers ...St. Louis. MO Emily Gerken ...St. Louis. MO Karen Kaibel ...St. Peters. MO Angela Keller ...Kansas City. MO Yutao Liu ...China Scott Maue ...St. Louis. MO Becky Russell ...Columbia. MO Rob Siemer ...St. Louis. MO Molly Trauernicht ...Kirksville. MO Juan Wang ...Kirksville. MO April Warren-Grice ...St. Louis. MO Zhen Yang ...China Bin Zhang ...China graduate students 91 (Page 92) Faculty and Staff Michael Adams John Applegate Mark Appold Sharon Austin Constance Ayers Timothy Barcus Russell Baughman Marc Becker Joyce Brown Sally Browning Jay bulen Victoria Burke Evelyn Carlson Kenneth Carter Debi Cartwright Josh Cash Kay Clapp Barb Clarke Ellen Clithero Paula Cochran Clyde Cody Sue Conte Laura Cook Tina Cook Cavit Cooley Gretchen Cornell Lora Cunnigham John Dahlman Dereck Daschke Doug Daubert Linda Davenport Dana Delaware Sarah Delaware Maria Di Stefano Lois Dover Vicki Duck Edward Dunlap Scott Ellis Kathy Elsea Martin Erickson Patricia Ferguson Jerry Findling David Fortney Jeff gall Pamela Gardner Marilyn Gibbons Lou Ann Gilchrist David Gillette Mary Giovannini Janet Gooch Robert Graber Marcy Graham Stephen Grollman Lisa Guillory Mariquit Hadwiger Stephen Hadwiger Kenneth Hahn Mary Halley Jill Harlan Brenda Higgins Traci Hill Brace Hilmes David Hoffman Grace Howell Judy Howerton Ding-hwa Hsieh Charles Hunsaker Roger Johnson Gary Jones Philip Jorn Royce Kallerud Barbara Kline 92 people (Page 93) Unique Lessons Beyond the Classroom Student-Professor Relationships Facilitate Learning Instructor in Communication professor and radio adviser Mary Hurley went out to Too Tail's Two or Bogie's every so often with some of her KTRM staff. While there, they discussed the future of the station, told a few jokes, argued a little about music and talked a lot about life. Lessons like these were not found in a syllabus or mission statement. Students were not tested over the material later and received no college credit. For many students, though, the hours spent outside of the classroom with their professors were more valuable than an entire semester of lectures. "You learn so much," senior Angie Ingraham said. "You learn to put things in perspective and look ahead to your future. You can see by what they did and what they've gotten involved in how you can facilitate your career goals." Many times, personal ties were developed through extracurricular activities or independent research situations. In such cases, the boundaries between pupil and instructor were blurred or vanished entirely. "[Associate profesor of Physics] Ian [Lindevald] was our bass player," said senior Chris Ellman, drummer for Deadwood, a local blues band. "I had a class in Bamett [Hall], so I'd see him in the hallway and we'd chat for a while. It was nice, everyone else called him 'Dr. Lindevald,' but I knew him as 'lan.'" Robert Mielke, professor of English, occasionally held parties for his senior seminar classes. "[The parties] seem to go pretty well" senior Stephanie Curtis said "Most of [the professors] insist on being called by their first names, and everybody's cool with getting down, socially drinking, and sitting around telling stories." The gaps in age and experience between students and professors made these newly formed relationships difficult to classify. "We enjoy each other as friends, but obviously there's no doubt that I'm 25 years older than most of my students," Hurley said In many respects, learning to interact with a professor could be the most valuable experience of all "College is all about trying to make connections and learn to interact with people on both a professional and social level... don't be bashful to stop by their office and touch base," Curtis said "You'd be surprised some of the inside tips they could share with you." written by Andrew Ashbaugh Sophomore Laura Jordahl and English professor Linda Siedel discuss a documentary at Seidels house. Student-professar relationships helped expand students' knowledge through casual interaction, which supplemented formal classroom experiences. (photo by AIly Mizulski) student-teacher relationship 93 (Page 94) Faculty and Staff Debbie Kling C.W. Koutstaal Jason Lin Sylvia Macauley Jack Magruder Dennis Markeson Lynnette Markeson Charlotte Mathews Meredith McCannon Scott McCranie Janna McLean Michael McManis Debbie Miller Marilyn Miller Devon Mills Julie Minn Anne Moody Shirley Morahan Lanny Morley Kyung Mun Wynona Murphy Sue Neely Verona Nichols David Nilson Andrea O'Brien Scott Olsen Paul Parker Melissa Passe Kelly Pigg Robin Pillen Stephanie Powelson Cathy Poyner Vaughan M. Pultz Lena Reardon Dave Rector Doug Reinsch Kathy Rieck Deanna Rood Douglas Ryle Rob Salgado Mohammad Samiullah Nancy Sanders George Shinn Gregg Siewert Pat Smiser Betty Sue Smith Randall Smith John Stewart Jane Story Kevin Styles Werner Sublette Jane Sung Shelby Sweeney Heidi Templeton James Tichenor Kimberly Titus Winston Vanderhoof Dana Vazzana Richard Walters Denise Watson JoAnn Weekley Richard Weerts Mark Weidner Warren Wells Sally West Brenda Wheeler Heinz Woehlk Carolyn Wriedt Linda Yager Teresa York 94 people (Page 95) University Farm Agricultural Lifestyle Living and Learning Through Immersion Sophomore Owen Forck was relaxing at his apartment when a Department of Public Safety officer knocked on the door. Some horses were out; could he take care of them? As a resident at the Science Outdoor Instructional Laboratory (the University Farm), Forck and his roommates often got phone calls or knocks on the door when an emergency arose at 1816 W. LaHarpe St. The small brick duplex that sat in the shadows of the bams at SOIL was home to some Truman State University students. A small horse herd and 40 head of cattle also called the 400-acre farm home. "It's a lot of fun [living at the farm]," said Forck, who did not grow up on a farm. "I've always wanted to know about horses and cattle I'm learning a tat." In exchange for 10.5 hours of work per week, students lived in the duplex rent-free with no utility payments. However, students frequently said they worked more than the required hours. "It's not bad [living here]," said junior Tara Weeks, a student adviser. "It's more like a preparation for real life. I want to be a vet. If DPS drives through and find cattle out they call you. It's like being a vet without a cell phone" Weeks said during the winter months chores took longer and students accumulated more hours. Sometimes Weeks also said she sometimes missed classes or was late because of a farm emergency. "You really have to like [living here]--love it--so that it's not stressful" Weeks said Sophomore SOIL resident Luke Brass said during the fall semester he worked an average of 15 hours per week. Brass also said he did not get too stressed over farm emergencies. "I learned that in emergency situations, you take your time," Brass said "If something goes wrong you take it upon yourself to solve it." Students residing at the farm were chosen through an application process. "People who live there need to have worked at the farm and have some knowledge of the farm," said Charlie Apter, assistant professor of agriculture science. Farm manager Bill Kuntz said it was fun to have someone without previous farm experience "They find out what it's like to get in the mud 24-hours a day," Kuntz said written by Katie Dallam Sophomores Jennifer Lutteke and Luke Brass fill a bucket of feed. In exchange for a rent-free home, students worked and lived at the Science Outdoor Instructional Laboratory. One requirement for living at the farm was attending to emergencies, (photo by Julia Karll) Science Outdoor Instruction Laboratory 95 (Page 96) endure Senior Brian Brown shoots a layup against Lincoln University. The men's basketball team lost 78-69. Brown had the most points and rebounds for the game with 28 and 7 respectively, (photo submitted) 96 organizations (Page 97) organizations and sports Enduring more than just the sweat dripping off of our noses after running wind sprints in the Pershing Gym, we proved endurance in what we could accomplish together. Whether we had laced up our cleats, grabbed our golf dubs, tuned our instruments or walked for Breast Cancer, we held fast to one another. It was in 1973 that the men's track team won the indoor MIAA Conference title for the 13th time in 15 years. It was the men of the 2001 team who proved that same endurance when they qualified for Nationals. The women's role in collegiate sports held its own with MIAA Conference championships in both volleyball and soccer in 2001. This role was much different than that of the Howlers, a women's pep dub in 1929 that was devoted to following the Bulldog men across the region to watch their various sporting events. Opportunities to partidpate in a variety of organizations kept the University thriving with students expressing themselves in nearly every capacity. Those with social needs, service desires or musical dreams could join with others and expand their horizons together. From the performance of "The Bartered Bride" in 1950 to "The Vagina Monologues" of 2001, we saw the role of women expand across campus. No matter what size the organization or sport was, we found it a quest to get involved and to participate in activities where we felt we could enjoy ourselves and make a difference 1973 1929 1950 organizations 97 (Page 98) organizations Energized by the opportunity to get involved, meet new people and develop valuable life skills, we took our interests and put them into action through campus organization We found support in sororities and fraternities and fulfilled our service desires through Cardinal Key and Habitat for Humanity. As a part of these organizations we found that we help others with the AIDS Quilt project, represent the Truman State University in a national drumline competition and release stress through yoga and group meditation. If we couldn't find what we were looking for in at least one of the 200 available organizations, we could create a new group to fit our needs. Through our organizations, we participated in unique internships and gained hands-on experience. It was the organizations that got us involved in our campus and our community and made an enduring difference in our college career. Rush aid Recrutiment p 107 Greek Minority Groups p 122 Drumline p 114 98 organizations (Page 99) Less Than Jake lead singer Chris Roth performs at a concert sponsored by Student Activities Board in September. Approximately 1,000 people turned out for the concert SAB was funded through the student activities fee included in students' tuition. Sixteen dollars per semester was divided between SAB and the Funds Allotment Council (photo by Elizabeth Hoppis) 99 (Page 100) Thirty years ago, Greek life was 'Animal House.' Now it's different. Now we're trying to build leaders." -Joe Webb, Interfraternity Council president 100 organizations (Page 101) Members of Alpha Sigma Alpha perform their routine during the Lip Sync competition for Homecoming. The Alphas wer the oldest sorority on campus. (photo by Elizabeth Hoppis) The Long Survival Greeks endure the test of time by continually adapting to change throughout the University. When sunlight shone through the stained glass atop the Kirk Memorial Building, it breathed life back into the eight small windows that lined the structure's ceiling. The colors and symbols depicted in these windows served as a simple, yet elegant reminder of a past that echoed throughout campus as strongly as a voice sent skyward in the building's octagonal main chamber. It was the Greek past. "Everything I've learned as a [Sigma Tau Gamma] comes from the people that were here before me,"said senior Bryan Traughber, Sig Tau member. "How we run our meetings, how we do certain rituals, even something as simple as how we dress at a certain event is all based on what they did in the past." For Sig Taus and several other Greek organizations, there were many years of history to draw upon. Truman State University chapters of fraternities Phi Sigma Epsilon and Sigma Tau Gamma were founded in 1925 and 1921 respectively, while the roots of Alpha Sigma Alpha and Sigma Sigma Sigma date back to 1914 and 1915 respectively. Despite the ritualistic nature of most Greek activities, these organizations did not ignore the changes in the world around them for the past eight decades. "You have certain rituals that go way back and those are traditions, but you also learn new traditions to accommodate certain time periods," said Sal Costa director of Greek Affairs. "[Today] it's not the typical picture of what fraternities may have been years and years ago with the guy running across campus with a beer mug and a toga wrapped around him, the regular 'Animal House' scene" The late 1970s cinematic stereotype of Greek life from "Animal House" forever altered the way most campuses viewed fraternity and sorority life "At that time you were either a Greek or you were a nothing," said alumna Sara Martin Trower, the alumni chapter adviser for Tri-Sigma. "Now I think that independents and the other groups have just as much if not more power on campus." The University's increased academic standards played a significant role in the students being recruited. "Truman has gotten a lot more selective [in what students are admitted]," said senior Alison Robins, Alpha member. Robins' sister, Michelle Linhardt, was a member of the 1990 Alpha new member class and said that even over 10 years the makeup of University students has changed significantly. "[Alphas] still get more social involved, outgoing people [because] that's mainly what all sororities get," Robins said. "I think the University is definitely recruiting and accepting different kinds of people now." For more than 80 years, tradition and adaptation have been key to the survival of college fraternities and sororities. "We've got to keep evolving to change with the times," said junior Joe Webb, Interfraternity Council president. "Thirty years ago, Greek life was 'Animal House.' Now it's different. Now we're trying to build leaders." As for the next thirty years, Webb said he believed the Greek system would still be in existence. "I think that the Greek system will be here provided that we continue to prove time and time again that there's a reason for us to be here," Webb said. written by Andy Ashbaugh Greek survival 101 (Page 102) Community of Music For anyone who loved live bands and free-spirited concerts, the Campus Music Collective had some entertainment options available. The group brought a variety of bands to the Kirksville, MO. area Most concerts began with hometown acts, such as Raimer Maria, Let Sleepers Lie and Spike as a Pet Bomb, opening for hands. The shows were generally punk rock and alternative with 20 to 50 people at each concert. They danced and let their spirits run free. "The atmosphere is really fun," said senior Morgan Peckosh, member of Campus Music Collective. "Everyone dances." Sometimes the group even had different games such as auctions and question/answer activities. Audiences were even free to talk with band members after the performance. Campus Music Collective began when some members wanted to organize a rave for Kirksville A rave was an all-night dance party usually held in remote locations. After the first rave the group decided to continue the concerts by arranging for more entertainment to come to town. Campus Music Collective grew and brought in bands, usually already on tour in the area Most concerts were held at the Aquadome located at 121 N. Main Street. "It's friendly, and open to all ages," freshman Julie Smailys said. "They don't look down on you because you're a college student. It's a cool place to hang out, and it's cheap, which is good." The concerts were for both Truman State University and community members. ~ Jonathan Cannon, senior Admission was $1 for each of the bands, with an additional dollar given as a contribution to the organization The University provided a budget with enough funding for two shows. Additional programs were funded by concert admissions. "I would like the Aquadome to be looked upon as a place of dialogue rather than just a building," Peckosh said. Peckosh said he wanted the community to be proud of the events brought in by Campus Music Collective and the Aquadome to be a public, neutral place where people could meet and get to know each other. Campus Music Collective events at the Aquadome provided a source of entertainment for students that could not be found in other hangouts throughout Kirksville "The atmosphere is very social" senior Jonathan Cannon said "Most of the people who go there know each other and are good friends." written by Angie Gain "The atmosphere is very social. Most of the people who go there know each other and are good friends."~Jonathan Cannon, senior 102 organizations (Page 103) Left: Juniors Joe Shodd and Blake Schneider play their guitars during a performance at the Aquadome. They were part of the band Three Anonymous Guys, (photo by Julia Kari) Below: Thomas Knowltan plays the guitar during at the Aquadome The Aquadome provided a events that enabled students to get experience performing in front of an audience, (photo by Tina Patel) Above: Three Anonymous Guys' drummer, junior Allan Knight, plays his drums. Many local bands played at the Aquadome to get exposure to a Kirksville audience, (photo by Julia Karll) Campus Music Collective 103 (Page 104) 104 organizations (Page 105) Hundreds of women gather at Red Barn Park to meet their new sorority sisters. The Yell-In Ceremony was just one of the many events held during Recruitment Week. (photo by Ally Mizulski) Rush and Recruitment The Greek Decision Hundreds of Truman State University women blanketed the hill in Red Barn Park, leaving the September grass virtually invisible Many held balloons in a variety of colors that transformed the crowd into a sea of reds, blues and yellows that would have made a Crayola box look drab. The shouts were overwhelming and the laughs thunderous. On that afternoon, the women had the occasion to demonstrate both. The Yell-In Ceremony brought a fitting close to an event-packed period that annually shook up the monotony of college life, almost before it had a chance to start-- Recruitment Week. The rush process was to give fraternities and sororities a chance to get acquainted with potential new members and vice versa but the manner in which the two genders went about the process was as different as the sexes themselves. "With rush going on, it gets crazy," said freshman Casey Tebo, fraternity rushee. "Every day you had 10 to 15 different options of what you wanted to do, whether it was going to the lake, going to Leisure World or hanging out with the guys and [eating] pizza" Fraternity rush was an open process. Interested students attended an assembly in the Student Union Building, paid a small fee and received a book with all the campus fraternities listed in it. The men took the books to designated rooms throughout the SUB to meet various fraternity representatives. To participate, rushees had to have each fraternity sign the book, proving he had at least spoken briefly to each one. After orientation, the official events began For fraternities, the key to attracting potential new members was in holding early rush events that drew interest. "Each fraternity has different rush events," said junior Dennis Kettler, Pi Kappa Phi rush chair. "Ours usually includes something big Friday night. [Normally], we have our band play live [at the house] with free drinks and food." Attracting students was only half the battle There were more than 13 fraternities for the men to choose from. Often times the fraternity had to take the initiative "We normally do what we call dorm storming," Kettler said. "We have a list [of rushees] and we try to go to their rooms. Personal interaction is important." After nights of events, each fraternity held two nights of invitation-only parties. (Continued on page 106) "With rush going on, it gets crazy. Everyday you had 10 to 15 different options of what you wanted to do." ~Casey Tebo, freshman fraternity rushee rush and recruitment 105 (Page 106) Rush and Recruitment (Continued from page 105) Finally, the fraternities released bids, or invitations, for men to join Sororities, however, followed a more structured recruitment process. "The way men's and women's rush is set up is so extremely different," said senior Allyson Wilson Rho Chi "Men's rush seems so much more laid back. [Sororities] don't have open parties." Potential new members met and paid a small fee. The women were divided into groups and assigned a Rho Chi. Rho Chis were members of a sorority who temporarily severed ties with their organization to advise impartially. "I answer their questions and help prepare them when they go into the sororities so they know a sorority's philanthropies, what events they sponsor and the things they're involved in" Wilson said. During the first two nights of recruitment, the groups attended three events given by different sororities. More in-depth invitational and preference events followed. "The first parties I went to were very energetic and high-spirited, everybody was running around," said sophomore Nikki Martinez, potential new member. "The preference parties were much more personal but they were also much more formal" Potential new members submitted their top choices and the following morning the sororities released the bids to the women. Once accepted, the formal announcement for the women to join a sorority was made at the Yell-In Ceremony. For students of either gender, it was often difficult to decide which Greek organization best fit them. "The more events I went to, the more I realized that every [fraternity has] got some great people," Tebo said. After bids were accepted, the celebrations began. "We usually throw an open party [on Bid Night]," Kettler said The events of the week were key to important decisions made by hundreds of students each year. "I think that for a lot of freshmen (going through recruitment] is a great way for them to take the jump and start to get involved" Wilson said written by Andy Ashbaugh The Greek: Decision Members of Sigma Kappa proudly hold their banner, anxious to meet their new members. Sig Kap welcomed 34 new members to their sorority at the Yell-in Ceremony, (photo by Ally Mizulski) 106 organizations (Page 107) Left: Fraternity members socialize at the Golden Spike as a part of a Pi Kappa Phi rush event. The evening helped fraternity actives get to know prospective greek members, (photo by Colleen Brown) Left: Freshman Lance Boyer plays in a pool game at a Pi Kappa Phi rush event at the Golden Spike. Fraternities tried to provide a variety of rush events. The events produced an idea of Greek life for potential members, (photo by Colleen Brown) Below: Two masked men startle sorority women at Yell-In Ceremony by running toward them in the buff. The Yell-In was held to allow the newly accepted sorority members to meet their sisters. (photo by Ally Mizulski) Rush and Recruitment Then & Now The word "rush" came from the 1800s when fraternity members would rush to the train stations to greet incoming freshmen. Rush and recruitment stressed leadership and responsibility. Men had fall and spring rush, women only had fall rush. *Facts were from www.phikappapsi.com and www.truman.edu rush and recruitment 107 (Page 108) Preparing for the Future One goal of colleges and universities was to prepare students for the professional world At Truman State University, it was the goal not only of the school but also of the student pre-professional clubs. "The pre-professional groups are resources students can take advantage of if they are thinking of going into a professional program," said Paul Parker, associate professor of political science and Pre- Law Club adviser. Senior Nicole Meters, president of the Student Missouri State Teachers Association, said the group's main purpose was to serve as a resource to its members. "We try to keep members informed on what is going on in the teaching field and the [Masters of Arts in Education] program here at Truman," Meters said Junior Erin Lesczynski treasurer of the American Medical Students Association, said that AMSA members had the opportunity to see the health field up close. "If students are interested in the health care field AMSA is essential so they can gain knowledge and experience to ensure that is what they want to do," Lesczynski said Members of the pre-professional groups also extended activities into the community. "We have visited veterinary schools, helped local 4-H members with projects, volunteered at the humane society and we visited the veterinary hospital at the St. Louis Zoo," said junior Rachel Rustad president of the Pre-Veterinary Club. Meters said SMSTA had many activities to help students work toward their goals. "We bring in a variety of speakers related to the field" Meters said "This year we also want to get the group out into the community by helping with tutoring at the elementary schools." Sophomore Amanda Henderson, Pre-Vet Club secretary, said the group had helped her prepare for life after the University. "I've learned what the good veterinary schools are and what their programs are like," Henderson said Many pre-professional groups had more to offer than just preparing students for their future careers. The group provides a lot of friendship and support," said senior Elizabeth Green, vice-president of the Pre-Vet Club. Lesczynski said AMSA provided a place for both an intellectual and social atmosphere. "You definitely have the intellectual aspect that focuses on gaining knowledge in your field but it also has the social aspect of getting to know other people with the same interests as you," Lesczynski said Parker said he would encourage all students to join a pre-professional group. These programs have a lot to offer to a freshman or a senior," Parker said "If a student is interested in a professional program it is never too early or too late to get started on gathering information" written by Jessica Lowe 108 organizations (Page 109) Accounting Club Business FRONT ROW Michael Braun-treasurer. Darin Wagner, Carrie Phillips-secretary, Aaron Cooper. Angela Schmitz-presidenL SECOND ROW Kimberly Kenny. Jennifer Labit, Jenny Bryant Amber McWilliams. Vivian Jensen Maureen Pardo. Annie Youngwirth. Tanya Sydorenko. BACK ROW Karen Dierking. Adrienne Johnson Gary Courtois. Chadwick Epps, Abby Simmons. Sara Kinrade, Meghan Konrad. Alpha Chi Sigma Chemistry FRONT ROW: Misha Golynskiy-vice president, Katie Shupe. Nathan Mooney-treasurer, Laura Meierhoff-president Anne Moody-adviser, Sarah Barnes, Season Prewitt, Rudy Arredondo. SECOND ROW Melissa Sitze, Kristen VonGruben Diana Roshek, Karen Stranghoener, Mark Benmuvhar. Catherine Schmidt Jeremy Driskell, Jennifer Nieweg, Jodie Picart Sam Valenti. BACK ROW Kristen Mertens, Jason Greene, Ryan Emnett, Kevin McWilliams, Doug Knigge. John Hagen John O'Brien Sarah Welch, Jessica Levinskas. Alpha Gamma Delta Social Sorority FRONT ROW Lindsey McLean Emily Albright, Kristi Hickam. Carol Parsons-president Jennifer Crow, Brooke Brengard, Lisa Mueller. SECOND ROW Erica Oades, Meghan Finnegan Sara Rhoad. Madeline Herrmann Andrea Hein Julie Schulte, Jillian Sebastiao. Jill Hatridge, Sara Schoomaker, Beth Fahrney, Sarah Brandenburger. THIRD ROW Lindsay Combs, Megan McCorkle. Emily Hotfelder. Karen Hiemer, Melanie Gipson Rebecca Henn Julie May, Amanda Drescher, Courtney Lehman BACK ROW Jessica Gildehaus, Julie Jeffries. Allison May. Beth Boehme, Katie Stoverink, Carolyn Petzel Nichole Niehoff, Stephanie Schmidt, Casey Groff. At the Law School Forum. Janet Kerr, director of admissions for the School of Law at Washburn University (Mo.), speaks to sente Crystal Morgan The Law School Forum was held to inform prelaw students of different graduate schools and opportunities available in the field of law. (photo by Elizabeth Hoppis) pre-professional clubs 109 (Page 110) Coming out In style Prism Drag Show and Dance caters fun and excitement to students of all sexual preferences. The music surged and feather boas flew as the Prism Dance and Drag Show got under way Nov. 18, 2000 This semiannual event occurred at Theta Psi and had an attendance of more than 500 people "Prism caters to the minority on campus, but is open to everyone," said senior Ken Nash Jr., Prism member. "[The dance] is a chance for everyone to go to a party and have are a real casual and open atmosphere." The Prism-sponsored dance was meant to be a fundraiser for the student-organized group that relied on membership dues and profits from the dance/ drag show for funding. The group used these hinds to bring speakers and sponsor awareness events. Prism members said the dance/drag show was held for much more than just profit "It's great for Prism to be able to provide an open party for [Truman State University]," said senior Kirsch, Prism member. "It's a social event in Kirksville that has a gay theme, but carries no scrutiny. It's pure enjoyment'' The highlight of the evening, however, proved to be the drag show. The commentator gave the "dos" and "don'ts" of the evening such as: do tip heavily and don't interrupt a drag queen because she will tell you what to do, when to do it and where The drag kings and queens strutted their stuff to songs such as "Hero" and "What's Your Fantasy?" in front of the cheering catcalling audience The kings and queens were University students, alumni and Prism members' friends from out of town, all just looking to have a good time They could perform exhibition or in the competition There had never been a repeat winner of the drag show. "It's just so fabulous; everyone's just so supportive" said senior John Halski, Prism programming chair and drag queen performer with the Stage name of Julie Cruise "Everyone time of their life and it's just so free. There's no judgment" Students said they came for many reasons, but all were pleased they attended Junior Rachel Schulz said she had attended the shows for the past two years and she would continue to come back. "The parties are just so cool and I love the different types of people that are here," Schulz said "That and the clothes are always great." Sophomore Jeffrey Brown said he was equally impressed with "I had a very good time," Brown said " [The show] was excellent; I enioyed all of the costumes." Drag queen costumes ranged from elegant black dresses and gloves to short skirts and three-inch heels. "It's a lot of fun," senior Laura Bolesta said. "It's a good opportunity for people to get dressed up and be more fun than they normally would be" Still others came out to support their friends. Sophomore Adam Kos said he had a lot of friends going, so he decided to attend as well "I just wanted to come out and see the drag show," Kos said Kos said his favorite part of the show was the performance to "Sweet Transvestite" Prism members said the event was a success. "It was a fun time for all" sophomore Melissa Hursman said written by Chelsey Ilten University students and friends let loose at the semiannual Prism Dance held at Theta Psi The Prism Dance and Drag Show was first sponsored in 1992. More than 500 people attended the event in 2000. (photo submitted) 110 organizations (Page 111) "It's a social event in Kirksville that has a gay theme, but carries no scrutiny. It's pure enjoyment."~Leo Kirsch, senior Prism 111 (Page 112) Alpha Gamma Delta Social Sorority FRONT ROW. Angela Hill Nicole Kellogg Racheal Ruble, Jenny Boyce, Katie Ray, Jennifer Misuraca, Laura Moore. SECOND ROW: Amanda Shearer, Amanda Pillatsch, Carrie Catlett, Linda Kues, Jessica Sleater, Delaine Yowell Mary Dziewa, Natalie Gerke Tiffany Tiller. THIRD ROW: Amanda Jabbari Jessica Vandivort Katie Schwaller, Stephanie Nielsen, Natalee Hendry, Sara Walkenbach, Kim McCracken, Laura Boyd, Sarah Auxter, Jessica Voorhies. BACK ROW: Brity Webster, Cheryl Rushing Libby Malone Anne Zager, Tia Siegwarth, Amy Poos, Amy Brychta, Erin DeSutter, Dawn Volmert. Alpha Kappa Alpha Social/Service Sorority FRONT ROW: Michelle Lawrence Janelle Lee-treasurer, Crystal Tillman-vioe president Kendra Gardiner, Angelica Cooper-president LaJeanne Grinnage BACK ROW Shayla Lewis, Kayshaun Johnson, Annette Hoskins, Angela Ballard, Jocelyn Sanders, Rasheedah Merrick, Franita Smith, Monica Wimbley. Alpha Kappa Lambda Social Fraternity FRONT ROW: Spencer Parsons, Thomas Keeven Jr., Curtis Mason-vice president Dominic Pisoni- president, Michael Lee-secretary, Shawn Hewitt. SECOND ROW David Ilardi, Andrew Lohmeyer, Andy Jensen Dustin Lash, Adam Johnson Paul Schuette Ryan Morgan THIRD ROW Daniel Wells, Peter Aydt, Dan Doerr, Adam Glosier, Darryl Harvey, Luke Willman Daniel Schulte Jason Keen BACK ROW David Manrrique Kevin Poelker, Brian Cook, Jonah Brotman Dave Lamb Brian Bethel Roger Obrist. 112 organizations (Page 113) Right: Members of Diabetes Education and Awareness for Life socialize at Washington Street Java Co. Many groups used Java Co. as a place to spend time together outside of scheduled meetings. Above: Members of Phi Lambda Chi prefer to hang out at the pavilion located behind their fraternity house. Members of the fraternity built the pavilion themselves over approximately six years. Left: Seniors Joy Dehls and Rim Frankie and junior Kimberly Austin grab ice cream at Dairy Queen after an Alpha Phi Omega meeting. Dairy Queen was one of the places where APO members hung out. APO also had a variety of members' homes which they used as off-campus hangouts, (photos by Beth Shannon) Out on the Town Organizations' members find hangouts for having fun together off Campus. Meeting times were not the only marks made to the schedules of students involved in campus organizations. It was the unscheduled trips to the Aquadome, Too Tails Two, Country Kitchen or Dairy Queen that allowed many students to relax and enjoy the company of friends. "When you're in an organization sometimes it's easy to get so wrapped up in the organization itself, that you forget that other people have lives outside of the organization," said senior Brian Coles, Phi Sigma Pi president. Coles said he often went to Too Tails Two to unwind with his fraternity brothers. Alpha Phi Omega members enjoyed cool treats during their relaxation time "It's become a tradition that after meetings. Rush Week and Initiation day we'll go on over to Dairy Queen after Initiation" senior Vicki Ahn said "Thirty-five to fifty of us will hang out there until they kick us out." Senior Amanda Bunyard member of the Campus Music Collective, met with other members at the Aquadome to find relaxation in artistic and musical expression "People hang out at the Aquadome because it is the most 'rock-and-roll' space in Kirksville," Bunyard said Senior Kenneth Martin Phi Beta Sigma member, said Pancake City had been a tradition for Phi Beta Sigma for more than four years. "We go to Pancake City on weekends after parties, because we can still be together and have fun so the party continues," Martin said Martin said the fraternity's restaurant of choice rotated between Country Kitchen and Pancake City depending on finances and appetite. The students at the Baptist Student Union prepared a weekly Sunday night dinner for all those opting for something besides fast food Junior Twila Schambach said students, especially those living in residential colleges, were invited to hang out at the Baptist Student Union after dinner and play instruments. Whether relieving stress or hanging out most found their time together a necessity. "It isn't about where we are that matters, but who we are with," Coles said written by Tinia Gray off-campus hangouts 113 (Page 114) Below: Members of Phi Beta Sigma perform their routine at the Step Show. Phi Beta Sigma took first place in this Homecoming event, (photo by Elizabeth Hoppis) Right: Senior Jennifer Happel gets tangled while senior Rasheedah Merrick turns the rope. The Double Dutch Tournament was open to all students, (photo by Hannah Karll) Above: An audience gathers in the Student Union Building Georgian Room for the Alpha Kappa Alpha Playboy Pageant. This was the 21st annual pageant. (photo by Elizabeth Hoppis) Above: Sophomore LaJeanne Grinnage escorts freshman Harry Cecil for the formal wear/impromptu answer portion of the pageant Cedi won the title of Mr. Ecstasy, (photo by Elizabeth Hoppis) 114 organizations (Page 115) Small but Mighty Despite their small size, Greek minority groups find ways to serve the campus. In 2001, Greek minority groups at Truman State University had membership numbers from two to 16 people, but the small numbers did not result in small accomplishments. Many minority students said most minority organizations focused on interpersonal integrity and community work. Moreover, Greek minority students said they found the small number of members in their organizations beneficial for creating a sense of belonging and closeness. "The biggest priority on this campus is brotherhood, where a close tightening group would help each other out, and that's our strongest attribute," said junior Luke Gott, Sigma Lambda Beta member. "We are family away from your family." Minority organizations accomplished several community service projects. Junior Larry Asberry Jr., president of Alpha Phi Alpha, said his organization took part in a voter participation program. Senior Joe Murchison, an Alpha Phi Alpha member, said they also traveled to high schools and encouraged African-American students to attend college Alpha Phi Alpha also donated food for the homeless. Nevertheless, many minority students said that small membership numbers caused stress while organizing major events. Asberry said organizing their annual Black and Gold Pageant was very exhausting. "When we got our pageant together, we needed a lot of manpower to do what we did" Asberry said "Everyone stretched [themselves] very thin" Greek minority students said commitment was of foremost importance "We grow strong as individuals together," Gott said "Before I joined the organization I almost dropped out of school because that's what I needed-a small, close group." With two members in 2001, Sigma Gamma Rho managed to complete many service projects. Senior Alana Butler said that sponsoring Bone Marrow Education and participating in the AIDS Walk were among the many services that Sigma Gamma Rho provided "One thing with the traditional African-American sororities and fraternities is that we do sometimes more than the bigger sororities and fraternities, but people don't realize it because we are so small," Butler said written by Maria Necheva "The biggest priority on this campus is brotherhood, where a close tightening group would help each other out, and that's our strongest attribute."~Luke Gott, junior minority groups 115 (Page 116) Alpha Kappa Lambda Social Fraternity FRONT ROW Matt Byers, Thomas Quinn, Adam Dearing, Adam Burton, Steven Sasfai, Eric Peckitt, Brandyn Harmon, Curtis Durbin. SECOND ROW Jim VanDyke III, Eric Westby, David Trupiano, Matthew Cosby, Austin Krohn, Chris Siewak, Gary Larson, Luke Kozelichki, Todd Bahr. THIRD ROW: Brian Stamm, Patrick Goeller, Jeremy Crenshaw, Nick Combs, Brian Tremont, Dan McCoy, Michael Zung, Timothy Kiehne, Zacharie Mast, Jay Howald BACK ROW: Joe Mooney, Kevin Quinn, Ben McCoy, Matt Steiner, Adam Segel-Moss, Jess Dance, Timothy Byrd Jeffrey Sokolowski Josh Robertson. Social/Service Fraternity Alpha Phi Alpha FRONT ROW Cecil Brooks-vice president Floyd Simpson-treasurer, David Hulbert Larry Asberry Jr.- president Nketi Forbang-secretary. Service Fraternity Alpha Phi Omega FRONT ROW. Maggie Bauer, Allie Deakin, Vicki Ahn-president Jenna Meyer, Dan Clark. SECOND ROW: Stephanie Klaus, Dawn Kehr, Melissa Johnson, Charlie Rudolph Steve Schnurbusch Marcie Brugnara, Christine Clark, Kari Durham, Sarah Nobles. THIRD ROW Heather Stalling, Kate Kelly, Ryan Carey, Aaron Brewer, Matt Wright Dana Juul Karin Ellis-treasurer, Graig Ported Renee Crinnion, Season Prewitt BACK ROW Adam Keune, Beth Pinter, Brianne Shaver, Stephanie Schaller, Lindsay Johnson, Alissa Kirchmer, Alicia Busse. Jeff Baum Laura Dak 116 organizations (Page 117) Above: Junior Matt Bober carefully prepares his bow so the shot is on target. Bober was the co- president and co-founder of the Archery Club, which was established in 1999. Left: Caroll Walker steadies his aim with one hand. Walker was a 1992 para-Olympian in Barcelona. Walker demonstrated different archery techniques at the exhibition. (photos by Julia Karll) The string of the bow was pulled taut. The pointed arrow anxiously waited to be released toward the apple perched on top of the figure across the room. The archer focused intently. This was the scene at the Student Recreation Center on Sept. 30, 2000, when the Archery Club brought three archers, to campus for an exhibition. "The tricks were pretty damn cool" said sophomore Tim Dittmeier, co-president of the Archery Club "I was amazed I expected a lot and all my expectations were met." The archers performed various archery stunts including blowing out candles, splitting moving targets and hitting apples off mannequins' heads. "The archers did a lot of interesting things," senior Hannah Karll said They were really exciting to watch someone do." After the presentation, the audience was invited to try its hand at the art of archery. "[Target practice] was a lot harder than it looked" Karll said To host this interactive event, the club had to meet several Truman State University requirements. They had to secure a room, get permission to "shoot" on campus and provide research proving the safety of the event. "I had to create many graphs and spread sheets and calculate trajectory speed to prove that an arrow will fly only a certain distance," said junior Matt Bober, co-president of the Archery Club. The Archery Club formed on the University's campus in 1999. "The greatest thing about the club is you don't have to know how to shoot," Dittmeier said "We already have an instructor, [Bober]." The club offered a variety of opportunities for students on campus. "[Archery] is a good stress reliever," freshman Becky Bohning said "After a bad day it is fun to sling arrows at something." The archers gave basic instruction throughout the entire exhibition. The presenters explained things well down to little details about bows and arrows," Karll said The performing archers hoped the stunts would not only entertain but also leave a lasting image of the importance of archery safety. "We shot an apple off the top of a mannequin's head [and] to show the students why not to use a real person, we had [the Olympian archer] shoot the mannequin between the eyes," said Jenny Walker, pro-staff archer for Mathews, a bow company. written by Colleen Brown Aiming For Archery Archery Club 117 (Page 118) The Alternative Edge Students and community members tuned in to KTRM 88.7 FM The Edge to find more than just alternative music Listeners were bombarded with opportunities to take advantage of a number of on-air promotions. They could win compact discs, stickers, concert tickets and a variety of other giveaway prizes. "We do it all here," said senior Luke Willman, station manager/programs director. "We have music promotional things all the time news, sports, sporting events and we are responsible to the [Federal Communications Commission] to fulfill certain regulations as a public servant." KTRM hit the airwaves with a new transmitter in February 1998, reaching a radius of nearly 30 miles. "Having a tower and an antenna makes it a whole new ball game," said senior Kirby DeMoss, promotion director. "Listenership went up when we got a transmitter, that way people can hear us throughout the county." KTRM continued to make improvements at the station through technology. "We have more advanced equipment than some commercial radio stations," said junior Dan Doerr, development director. "live remotes are a great thing. They allow us to sound more professional They give us the ability to make our presence known" Live remotes allowed for coverage of Pershing Arena sporting events and other activities around Kirksville. "[KTRM] is a great opportunity," Willman said. "I have learned more at KTRM than I ever could in the classroom" The station was operated solely by students. "Every decision as far as buying a paper clip all the way to what the format is going to be, is done by a student," DeMoss said. FCC regulations for non-commercial stations such as KTRM have specific guidelines as to what can and cannot be aired. Each student followed Truman State University and government guidelines fulfilling the role of public servant. "We are about getting the community involved," said sophomore Sarah Young, continuity director. "That is our purpose, to serve the community. That is what our license says." Ultimately, KTRM wanted people to turn their dials to 88.7 FM. "We just want people to tune in and give us a chance. If they like it they will come back," Willman said. "We may be on the edge of the FM dial, but we are there" written by Colleen Brown KTRM 88.7 FM The Edge Then & Now First known as KNEU in 1975. Began as back-ground sound to Channel 36, the University channel, in 1987. The station was named KTRM in 1988. With new technology, KTRM reached a 30-mile radius of listeners in 1999. *Facts were from www2.truman.edu/~x666/ 118 organizations (Page 119) Left: Senior Kirby DeMoss broadcasts live for KTRM from Dobson Late Night. The station provided enthusiasm at the event by offering free Wyclef Jean tickets and other prizes, (photo by Hannah Karll) Below: Senior Julia Pankiewicz makes an announcement to the station's listeners between songs. KTRM was a non-commercial/ educational station run by students at the University, (photo by Elizabeth Hoppis) Above: Seniors Luke Willman and Kirby DeMoss broadcast live from a football game at Stokes Stadium. The station had live remote broadcasts because of their new technology, (photo by Elizabeth Hoppis) KTRM 119 (Page 120) Service Fraternity Alpha Phi Omega FRONT ROW: Kim Hass, Amy Metzger, Renee McCullar, Jonathan Dirksen Erica Stone, Megan Sturm, Tina Fish, Nick Carson SECOND ROW: Kelly Klarenbeek, Elizabeth Reed, Abby Simmons, Michael Rogers, Julie Schwartz, Jo Ann Croghan Lara Varney, Natalie Zivnuska, Tony Piantanida, Margaret Clark, Larissa Ball THIRD ROW: James Roach, Paul Stock, Mike Lovinguth, Steve Dowil Jonathan Schack, Brian Amsden Brendan Kane, Carl Lehnen Elizabeth Redmon Jill Johnson BACK ROW: Jennifer Main Jason Fagan Kimberly Austin Jill Meyer, Carli Woods, Ben Cerutti Nathan Haug, Lori Muegge, Teri Patterson Service Fraternity Alpha Phi Omega FRONT ROW: Lauren Gripka, Cancan Ma, Jayme Ferguson Kelly Ehrlich, Laura Van Fleet, Sandy Gropp, Jessica Deem, Jennifer Stanley. SECOND ROW: Julie Bender, Amelia Nicholson Gretchen Soderberg, Melissa Clark, David Hutchison Dustijn Hollon Kevin Roach, Ann Falkner, Teresa Tocco, Samantha Morefield, Liz Foerstel THIRD ROW: Shannon Wright, Callista Webb, Nicole Gandy, Eilene Kuehnle, Ida Jackson Beth Evers, Sarah Bailey, Melanie Hurst, Aaron Decker, Angie Felton BACK ROW: Rachel Hardin Julie Jeffries, Joy Dehls, Tamara Veit, Shannon Wise, Andria Kopp, Michelle Wammack, Lauren Kreis, Heidi Shearer. Service Fraternity Alpha Phi Omega FRONT ROW: Melissa White, Colleen Kilian Sara Bartek, Anne Salm, Rachel Kramer, Michelle Stock, Imran Hossain Maggie Holt, Kelly Billings. SECOND ROW: Jamie Bateman Jennifer Georgen Amanda Rutherford, Vicki Clark, Rubuyath Bahar, Claire Lay, Amanda Taucher, Amy Glaser, Paula Stirnemann Lisa Hampton BACK ROW: Liz Abram, Jeremiah Schisler, Jenny Hughes, Becky Veitch, Brandi Moeller, Meghan Kennedy, Andrea Lammon Shana Kelley, Jessica Winkleman Among these parachutists is junior Amanda Current. Current was stationed with four other University students at Fort Benning Ga., for her Cadet Troop Leadership Training. They had to parachute in order to become airborne qualified for the Army. (photo submitted) 120 organizations (Page 121) Training Leaders Welcome to Cadet Land No, Cadet Land was not a new attraction at Disney World the term was used to describe a cadet's perception of the Army. During the summer of 2000, five senior cadets received first-hand action After completing Advanced Camp, a course requirement in military science, seniors were able to attend Cadet Troop Leadership Training, a three-week summer program Capt. Douglas Reinsch said CTLT was similar to Freshman Week at Truman State University, where cadets were able to learn a little bit about the Army before beginning their actual term Senior Jim D'Agostin trained with the U.S. Army Infantry in Ft. Lewis, Wash. CTLT held many firsts for D'Agostin, including the unique opportunity to train in Urban Operations. "I chose Infantry because I wanted to see what the 'men on the ground' faced although my [prior] experience was limited" D'Agostin said Lack of experience did not stop the cadets. Senior Daniel Bradley chose engineering despite his scarce knowledge on the subject. Bradley, who was stationed at Ft. Irwin, Calif., spent all three weeks in the Mojave Desert studying combat engineering. By the end of his internship, Bradley was clearing land mines and other obstacles during national training war games. As part of CTLT, cadets observed an Army officer as part of the program Bradley was assigned to a lieutenant who was less than conversational "My lieutenant wasn't a personable mentor, but taught me what I needed to know," Bradley said Cadets participating in CTLT came away with insight about Army life. D'Agostin said one thing he learned was the importance of leadership. "It is against human nature to run in front of someone shooting at you" D'Agostin said "You need strong leaders that your people have confidence in to follow into battle" CTLT was not a requirement and took place right before University classes began. Senior Jason Shadden, who trained in Ft. Campbell Ky., had no time to rest after CTLT. "I trained pretty much non-stop for two months, except for my plane rides across the country," Shadden said "I got home on Sunday and went to class on Monday." Bradley said one of his professors had even taken him off of the roster because of his late arrival Regardless, most were satisfied with CTLT and ready to participate in actual Army action "CTLT was perhaps the first look into what we will be doing as Army officers," Shadden said "Given the chance to do it all over, I would ask for a shorter Advanced Camp and a longer CTLT." Bradley said he shared Shadden's enthusiasm "I can handle anything that comes my way," Bradley said. "I loved it." written by Carey Michenfelder "It is against human nature to run in front of someone shooting at you."-Jim D'Agostin, senior ROTC 121 (Page 122) Above: The drumline takes a short break during rehearsal while senior Kent Lineberry gives some instruction. Members had many 10-hour practices on weekends and over Fall Break to prepare for the Percussive Arts Society Indoor Marching Percussion Festival. Right: The drumline performs its Percussive Arts Society Indoor Marching Percussion Festival show at its Fall Concert in Baldwin Auditorium. The concert helped the drumline work out kinks in the show before performing in Dallas at the festival 122 organizations (Page 123) Left Freshman Phil Andreas plays the tympani at the drumlme's performance during half time of the last home football game of the season. In addition to preparing for the show, drumline members kept up with normal band activities. Right: Snare drum and tenor drum players practice a drill in Pershing Small Gym. Some members of the drumline had to change their schedules to accommodate practice times in order to prepare for the percussion festival (photos by Elizabeth Hoppis) Feeling the Drumbeat University drumline competition in Dallas requires long hours of practice. The sound of strong drumbeats filled Baldwin Auditorium while the drumline rehearsed late on a fall Friday night. With the Percussive Arts Society Indoor Marching Percussion Festival (PASIC) in Dallas on Nov. 16. 2000, the members of Truman State University drumline rehearsed extra hours whenever possible, including many Friday nights and Saturdays. "The students have essentially given up their free time," said Michael Bump, assistant professor of percussion. They practice every weekend that we don't have marching band." In November 2000, the drumline made the University's fourth appearance at the competition. Of all 28 drumline members, none had ever been to PASIC before. The amount of practice and preparation needed differed for the group from their previous years in drumline when they had not attended this convention. "Rehearsals are a lot more focused," junior Nate Curl said. "It seems as though there are a constant stream of corrections rather than encouragement because we are so focused on fixing problems." Bump and senior undergraduate assistant Kent Lineberry worked together arranging and conducting rehearsals. "I try to keep rehearsals consistent," Lineberry said. "I try to keep the pace upbeat. I expect work from them and they give it The students are all mature and professional enough to handle our practices." Between structured rehearsals and individual practice, some members had to make adjustments. "I knew from the beginning this competition was going to mean a lot of work," junior Katie Preiss said. "I took less classes this semester to make sure I had time to fit this all in." The drumline performed at the University on Nov. 12 as a final preparation tool before heading to Dallas. At PASIC the University placed ninth among the nine competing drumlines. The more we get out there and perform, the better we will be," Preiss said. Students had the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and perform on the national level They are working really hard for this opportunity to represent the University," Lineberry said. "The rewards are not so extrinsic, but later in life they will enjoy the memory of this." written by Elizabeth Hoppis drumline 123 (Page 124) Scholastic Honorary FRONT ROW: Mike Chen-treasurer, Phillip Flemming-vice president, Scott Calhoun-president, Karen Dierking-secretary. SECOND ROW Michelle Pavlak, Shannon Wright Leslie Proud, Melissa Reese, Julie Hoffman, Jamie Rost Kelly Wilson, Meghan Finnegan. BACK ROW: Laura Presley, Karen Smith- adviser, Andrea Kahler, Madeline Herrmann, Sarah Davenport, Corinne Brinkerhoff, Lesley Kuhl Social Sorority Alpha Sigma Alpha FRONT ROW: Lori Franks, Jill Bieber, Christy Schmitt Amanda Eggers, Michelle Rackers. SECOND ROW: Alison Robins, Jackie Crecelius, Melissa Kane, Kristin Brueckmann, Ashley Hoffman, Stacey Cook, Jenneke Cappos, Gina Bellamy. THIRD ROW: Jackie Suellentrop, Clair Collins, Emily Linke, Lauren McKenna, Kate Johnson, Shelby Twenter, Lori Garfield, Alana Moretti, Kara Cappos- treasurer. BACK ROW Heather Webb, Erin Boyle, Nora Teske, Lisa Miceli, Cathy Lee, Tricia Palombo, Kelly Scherbel, Kim Martin. Social Sorority Alpha Sigma Alpha FRONT ROW Ashley Hooley, Jilian Miller, Kristen Wargin, Megan Wiese, Allison Holt, Stephanie Hill Liz Busch, Lisa Philip. SECOND ROW: Erin Abeln, Jen Locker, Melissa Dohack, Michelle Pavlak, Brooke Hutton, Alaina Strom, Rachel Jakobe, Sarah Strull Lindsay Hyatt Mia Yankow, Kate Rumora. THIRD ROW. Sarah Heine, Liz Pulido, Denise Hufford, Corie Hufford, Erin Eveker, Alison Cartee, Katie Claus, Megan Walker, Michelle Duepner. BACK ROW. Beth Doolittle, Annie Johnson Bethany Jost Theresa Palazzo, Kim Winans, Kristin Pierce, Charlotte Price, Angie Licata. 124 organizations (Page 125) Graduate student Andy Akester sets up Microsoft PowerPoint for a Campus Christian Fellowship service in Baldwin Auditorium. It usually required over two hours to prepare all of the electronic equipment. CCF started using PowerPoint in 2000; overhead projectors were used in the past, (photo by Beth Shannon) Technological Advance Technology use helps organizations connect with students. The year was 2001, a time period referred to as the Age of Technology. The trend included more than just the basic research project, it involved organizations all over campus. The use of technology enabled students to be well-versed active and organized "Student Council for Exceptional Children sends out a weekly e-mail," sophomore Kate Kelly said "This way important dates and times are written down. It helps me stay organized and keeps me from forgetting about an event I want to participate in." Many organizations promoted themselves through World Wide Web sites. Political groups, campus medias, religious organizations and more were all on the Web. "I think the Internet is a good way of getting information out," junior Tim Wallner said The Internet was a user-friendly way to keep students up to date with campus news. "I think it makes everything more accessible" said senior Matthew Webber, managing editor of The Monitor. "A lot of people won't pick up a paper, or [they] live off campus and don't hear about upcoming events. This gives them a chance to find out on the net." Other organizations used their Web sites to cut down on paperwork. Members of service fraternity Alpha Phi Omega members recorded the number of service hours online "The Web site makes it much easier for us to record our service hours," Kelly said Campus Christian Fellowship used Microsoft PowerPoint presentations, video and sound equipment to enhance their services on Wednesday nights and Sunday mornings. "We could still go on without electronic equipment," said junior Laura Presley, CCF member. "That is not what makes the service it is what enhances the service." E-mail also allowed organizations to communicate more easily. "More people check their e-mail and they don't have to be home to get a phone call," said senior Andria Kopp, president of National Education Association Student Program. "We can get in touch a whole tot easier and more frequently." Although increased technology kept students informed some Truman State University students were unaware of the opportunities that the Internet held "I don't know how to find them," senior Leanna Heritage said "But if I knew how to find the sites, I'd visit them every day!" written by Colleen Brown and Jonathan Cannon We could still go on without electronic equipment. That is not what makes the service; it is what enhances the service.-Laura Presley, junior technology 125 (Page 126) Below: Adviser Lloyd Pflueger stretches at the beginning of an Art of Living Club meeting, Stretching was important to relax the body and mind in yoga. Right: Senior Michael Heinz and freshman Julie Smailys practice their tree pose. This pose helped to coordinate the body and enhance balance. Above: Sophomore Rafael Jarmann assumes the cobra pose. While in this position, members focused on one paint which helped them relax, (photos by Julia Karll) 126 organizations (Page 127) Learning to Relax The Art of Living Club provided students with weekly opportunities to relieve themselves of any stress muddling their lives. "Stress is sort of like mud on your glasses." said junior Michael Heinz, president of the Art of Living Club "If you have mud on your glasses you just can't see properly. Yoga and meditation clean out that stress. It's like washing off your glasses." Guided meditation and yoga sessions were available once a week and group meditation was available to those who had participated in a weekend workshop. Even after the first session, many students said they felt and saw the benefits. "It has made it a lot easier to study, because after I meditate, my mind feels like it's a lot more focused so homework is easier to do," senior Katie LaBarbera said. "I feel like I can read faster and I feel less pressure when I am doing homework." LaBarbera attended one of the weekend sessions, which were offered two or three times per semester. The session taught the Sahaj Samadhi method of meditation, allowing individuals to meditate without outside guidance. Anyone who completed one of the weekend sessions could gain membership to the club. At meetings members meditated individually and as a group. While LaBarbera said she was fairly good at meditating the recommended two 20-minute daily sessions, those practicing sporadic meditation had mixed feelings about the effects. Freshman Ryan McAdoo said he had trouble practicing daily because of traffic in and out of his room. When he was able to meditate, he felt a positive difference. "Things don't irritate me as much" McAdoo said. Junior Ruth Racher, who attended a weekly yoga session, seemed less sure of the effects. "I can see benefits from yoga but they are temporary," Racher said. "If I leave the session and enter a stressful situation on the way home, it's gone Sometimes I can concentrate better after yoga but since I don't do it on a regular basis I don't know if it really makes a difference." Despite variation in the results, Heinz said membership had doubled in fall 2000. There were approximately 30 members consistently participating and others that practiced on their own. Heinz said he believed that more people would join in when they were ready. "[People] don't know how credible [yoga] has become in the western world and how accepted it is by medical science," Heinz said "It is one of the greatest things you can do for your body and mind" written by Joy Dehls "[Yoga] is one of the greatest things you can do for your body and mind."-Michael Heinz, Art of Living Club president Art of Living Club 127 (Page 128) Right: Students speak with members of organizations at the Activities Fair. In 1867. all students attending the University had to participate in some type of organization. In 2001. although participation was strongly recommended, it was also optional. Left: Members of Alpha Sigma Gamma display their scrapbook for interested students at the Activities Fair. The Activities Fair helped students become familiar with the various opportunities on campus. (photos by Ally Mizulski) Something for Everyone There were about 200 organizations on campus that renewed their charters through the Campus Activities and Organizations Center in 2001. From honor fraternities to recreational sports, from the Stargazers Astronomy Club to the Chinese Student Association, there was something for everyone. Senior Kristi Goldsmith was a member of Sigma Kappa, Eta Sigma Gamma and Omicron Delta Kappa, and she was the CAOC student office manager. "If you are willing to look and try new things, there is something out there for you," Goldsmith said. "Whether you like academics or athletics, there is sure to be an organization that you enjoy, and if not, you can start an organization of your own." There were some students who were not involved in any campus organizations but said they found plenty of ways to fill their time Freshman Julie Unger said she enjoyed the Truman State University without association with any particular organization. "I'm sure there is a club out there that I would be comfortable in, but I'm satisfied with my social life and friends that I have so I don't feel the need to run out and join an organization in order to make friends," Unger said. Unger also said she had an idea for a new organization "I would like to be involved in a coed social organization that has planned events," Unger said. Freshman Kevin Ebert was not in an organization but he was interested in future involvement. "I'm just trying to get situated and hope to maybe join a [fraternity] next semester," Ebert said. "I played tennis all four years of high school and was thinking about joining the tennis team, but I need to get in shape first." Junior Doug Baer, a member of University Swingers, a Student Adviser and an active participant in both the Catholic Newman Center and Campus Christian Fellowship, was one of the many students who continued his involvement from high school "I think being involved is what makes college the way it should be," Baer said. The wide range and large number of organizations provided the opportunity for many students to get involved, no matter what their interests were. "No matter what kind of person you are, there has got to be something here for you," freshman Gretchen Ott said "If you can't find something, you aren't looking hard enough." written by Nicole Kellogg 128 organizations (Page 128a) group pictures 128a (Page 128b) Service Sorority Alpha Sigma Gamma FRONT ROW: Amanda Lewis, Caroline Murphy-treasurer, Jenny Fadler, Diana King-president Emily McCluhan-vice president, Jennifer Nieweg, Amy Huntbach. SECOND ROW: Melissa Sitze Erin Emerick, Maggie Dooling, Kristen Billington, Suzanne Lesinger, Kate Sheppard Christy Moulin, Ann Wenke, Janelle Frye THIRD ROW Heather Woods, Julie Lanasa, Ann Piepenbrink, Nicole Kilburn, Jennifer Happel Quinn Saigh, Heather Leazer, Brandy Turner, Casie Curfman, Jori Williams. BACK ROW: Kate Grebin, Erin Schnure, Bridget Riley, Beth Joslin, Brooke Hanson, Shelly Drum, Lyndsay Wheeler, Rachael Berkowitz, Erin Eckhoff. Service Sorority Alpha Sigma Gamma FRONT ROW: Julie Thomas, Nicole Flickinger, Becky Gini, Marjorie Iwai, Stephanie Knoblauch. SECOND ROW: Sarah Gentry, Melissa Wood Leia Langguth, Melissa Reese, Andie Wilkerson, Mindy Moss, Julie Bussanmas, Lanie Byrne, Meghan McQuiggan. THIRD ROW: Jill Savlin, Liz Klinkhamer, Heather Dye, Kerry Weisz, Kathryn Heley-Luedtke, Leena Phadke, Katie Miller, Bridget Muldoon, Sara Whitcomb, Stephanie Breuer. BACK ROW Becca Newman, Laura Medrala Emily Weidhaas, Amy Bodling, Leanna Heritage, Maggie Hommel, Andrea Lipps, Jessica Rouen, Abby Youngberg Service Sorority Alpha Sigma Gamma FRONT ROW: Jenny Reuther, Kira Moore, Susan Jacobsmeyer, Chrissy Baker, Angela Hardin, Erika Hernandez, Katherine Walz, Melissa Vanost. SECOND ROW: Donna Gallo, Amanda Tucker, Katie Sisson, Christina Callahan, Gina Thompson, Heather Hedrick, Lauren Welch, Amy Michaels. BACK ROW: Kelly Dann, Angela Schmitz, Leslie White, Lindsay Deckert Olga Brady, Katie Weber, Ayana Weekley, Kara Gentry, Karla Robert. Business American Marketing Association FRONT ROW Debi Cartwright-adviser, Amanda Eggers, Paul Pagano, Krista Steinkamp, Lori Franks- president BACK ROW. Julie Keller, Kevin Byerley, Ryan Adams, Mary Lettner, Gina Bellamy. Pre-Medicine American Medical Student Association FRONT ROW Justin Imhof, Jessica Johnson-secretary, Julie Hoffman-president, Logan Banks, Angela Whitten-vice president Angie Ingraham, Sarah Davenport. SECOND ROW Stephanie Hurd Emily Tucker, Tara Garrett, Lauren Sachs, Chris Wang Katie Nielsen, Valerie Flury, April Fulks, Elizabeth Kelly. THIRD ROW Allen Wu, John Hagen. Nathan Calkins, Chad Hulsopple, David Fieleke Eric Patterson Ryan Easley, Andrew Ryals. BACK ROW: Richard East, Mark Guirguis, Adam Jaeger, Borislav Stoev, Jason Drinen Anton Guearguiev, Heather Webb, Andy Schultz, David Cleaver. Pre-Medicine American Medical Student Association FRONT ROW: Lisa Miller, Tod Mattis, Walter Coats, Rebecca Blue Melody Von Engeln, Cynthia Khan. SECOND ROW Lindsay Hansard Alexa Cook, Katie Langhammer, Cheryl Beckley, Joanne Grayson Emily Burns, Rolena Hadwiger. Amanda Black. THIRD ROW Lisa Philip, Erin Schuster, Corinne Jeppson, Amber Hayes, Daphne Rutledge Laura Frick, Anna Sineni Liz Pulido, Angela Lyons. BACK ROW Jen Alm, Laura Anderson Jamie Bowen Joseph Brooks, Charity Thompson Neesheet Parikh, Nicole Hanson Robbi Kupfer, Jiggar Hindia 128b organizations (Page 128c) Art History Society Fine Arts FRONT ROW Alison Robins-president. Kimberly Kern-vioe president Marjorie Iwai-treasurer. Tess Schwav. BACK ROW Amy Barron. Matthew Irish, Cindy Bormann Susan Wiltsch, Bren McIntosh, Charlotte Cooper. Association for Computing Machinery Computer Science FRONT ROW Erandi Lelwela Samadhini Jayakody-treasurer, Sean Foy-president Mohammad Hossain- secretaiy, Mihiri Lelwela Baptist Student Union Religious FRONT ROW Sarah Swain, Ryan Miller, Kevin Martin-adviser, Phil McIntosh-adviser, Mechelle Davis, Devin Weishuhn Erica Duenow. SECOND ROW Joshua Davis, Jennifer Brand, Zac Cooper, Stephen Wolfe, John Wolfe, David Chojnacki, Daniel Schmidt John Hilton Crissy Eatherton Benjamin Deane. BACK ROW Ryan Greseth, Kenny Boyce, Sarah Lovern Kimberly Austin Colin Monaghan Erin Gibeson Andrew Fischer, Jay Elton Joshua Albers. Baptist Student Union Religious FRONT ROW Sara Manuat Rachael Clouse, Kim Pedersen Adrienne West Krista Hediger, Amanda Wyatt SECOND ROW Kristen Stanley, Sarah Rutherford, Nicole Livingston Caroline Conley, Anna Wilkens, Amy Earl Rebekah Fredlund, Charlotte Schnellbacher. BACK ROW Julie Crawford, Betsy Driskill Stephanie Kern Lindsay Combs, Jesse Snodgrass, Michelle Pulliam, Jessica Crossett Kristina Neathery. Jenny VanDusen Beta Beta Beta Biology FRONT ROW Tiffany Lucas. Lauren Sachs, Erin Schuster-president Sofia Taboada. Carolyn Tracy. SECOND ROW Caren DeGiacinto-treasurer, Valerie Flury, Peggy Luensmann Jason Drinen Sarah Davenport-secretaiy, Kristen Mertens, Kade Jones, Angie Ingraham BACK ROW Megan Cotter, Shawna Cooper. Charity Thompson Anthony Smith, Brendan Duede, Jeffrey Promnitz. Elizabeth Kelly, Heather Webb, Jamie Bowen Beta Beta Beta Biology FRONT ROW Amanda Henderson Emily Bums, Julie Rubly, Stephanie Toole, Lisa Hampton SECOND ROW Kelly Drinen April Langhammer, Elizabeth Abram Katie Nielsen Lindsey Miller, Patrick Hudson Katie Langhammer, Sherry Rhoades. BACK ROW Jennifer Stiegemeyer, Amber Hayes, Danielle Sallee, Abigail Risius, Laura Anderson Lisa Schell Olivia Conner. group pictures 128c (Page 128d) Special Interest Beta Omega Beta FRONT ROW Katie LaBarbera, Dawn Jones, Hannah Karll Kathy Widitz, Naedrie Olmstead-president. BACK ROW Kathryn Heley-Luedtke, Angela Coonley, Michelle Harker, Wendy Hehn, Hannah Lenon-secretary. Beta Theta Pi Social Fraternity FRONT ROW. Kevin Moore, Lucas Carpenter-president Jon Best-treasurer, Thomas Peck, Matt Fowler-vice president Jay Farrington Brandonn Harris-secretary, Mike McElhone SECOND ROW Jason Turk, Darren Parkes, Travis Wilson. AJ. Crum, Brad Wilmotte Ryan Rossiter. William Childress. Matt Oltman BACK ROW Vijay Yalamanchili Brian Estey, Andy Lewis, Tyson Rothermich, Kevin Childress, Daniel Motta, Matt Walczewski Steve Majors, Matthew Rotert Social Fraternity Beta Theta Pi FRONT ROW: Derek Hudnall Nilanjan Chattoraj, Brad DuValeus, Matthew Hay, Tom Wolff. SECOND ROW: Corey Webel Jeffrey Blankenship, Keith Cronin, James Klofowski Matt Spencer, Jason Waggoner, Jeremiah Hayes. THIRD ROW: Eric Kauffman Lance Boyer, Sam Grefrath, Josh Becker, Downey Fitzgerald, Steven Curtis, Andrew Lammy, Joseph Hankins. BACK ROW David Widaman Andy Kern, Nick Pianalto, David Harris. Tony Esterly, Greg Thompson Jacob Rodemann Peter McVey, Jeff Gamber. Residential Living Blanton/Nason Hall Senate FRONT ROW Beth Evers, Jennifer Clapp-treasurer, Rebecca Smith-historian Tabitha Hunter- secretary, Crystal Shriver-president Karen Lambert- vice president Jennifer Maher. BACK ROW Awanatu Koroma, Angela Suppasansathorn Jill Meyer, Lindsay Puellmann Cecilia Anitia Pierre, Ruqayya Muhammad, Elizabeth Schmidt. Honorary Blue Key FRONT ROW Richard East Ryan Shreve, Brian Truschinger, Steve Wilhusen Tyler Rauert-president Tim Gilbert-vice president Brian Stamm-secretary, Kevin Fuller. SECOND ROW Nathan Stark, Gerard Giammanco, David Mayhew, Joe Webb, Rudy Arredondo; Sam Barnes, Tim Hudson Phillip Flemming. BACK ROW Jason Hubbard, Justin Shew, Jess Dance, Ben Askew. David de La Fuente, Bryan Traughber. Shahid Shamsu, Jeff Romine-adviser. Bulldog Party Political FRONT ROW Matt Brooker, Amanda Brink, Derek Spellman Bethany Ordaz. Christopher Ross. SECOND ROW Kyle Branson Nolan White, Wayne Yocum. Adrianna Mayson Beth Evers, Shawn Doyle. BACK ROW Ken Fixman John Hilton Derek Lumsden John Halski Libby Willson 128d organizations (Page 128e) Campus Christian Fellowship Religious FRONT ROW. Beth Rozier. B.J. Smith Hannah Biggerstaff. Susie Kording, Kristin Walstrom. Peter Hough. Jamie Bowen. SECOND ROW Mark Guirguis, Nathan See. Ben Ryan Lucas Ward. Eric Wright. Anthony Jenkins, Joel White Matthew A. Williams. BACK ROW Bobby VanBecelaere Rob Siemer, Kim Schlanger, Liz Hicks. Tim Hudson. Kelly Steinmetz. Jon Sanders Campus Christian Fellowship Religious FRONT ROW Elizabeth Huitt, Emily Linville Beth Siemer. Joanne Cadwallader, Andria Rockwell Emily Kendrick, Katie Albers Stacey Swenson Angie Hudson SECOND ROW Tara McCutcheon Sara Swenson James Mellon Melissa Dondlinger, Rebecca Niles Adam Stephey, Laura Presley, Nicole Pender. BACK ROW Charlotte Schnellbacher, Beth Woodin Jean Kohlbrecher, Kristi Bercos, Patrick Hill, Kristy Dablemont Amber McWilliams, Stephanie Hough, Rachel Hardin Campus Crusade for Christ Religious FRONT ROW Jessica Mobley. Hyo-Jung Lee. Shelby Swan Suzanne Thomas Erin Brennecke Angela Wright, Cristen Findley, Sarah St. John Anne Lutjens SECOND ROW Naomi Weisbrook, Mark Guirguis Vince Bissey, Todd Brooks-adviser, Gary Kueper. Nathan Chisholm, David Frederick, Cory Mulvill BACK ROW: Matthew O'Rourke Heidi Lorimor, Kathryn Jamieson Timothy Roth, Angela Marstall Katylin Mayhle Jeana Gaehle Katie Mattem Heather Schwegler. Cantoria Fine Arts FRONT ROW Roanne Lane Lauren Lieberg-vice president, Dominic Armstrong-president Aaron McPherson Kyle Fieleke-treasurer, Kimberlee Mastrangelo Emily Nelson-secretary. SECOND ROW Chris Gillette John Pinkston Daniel Trutwin James Walters, John Bennett, Blair Buffington Andy Lee Christopher Lowry. BACK ROW Kip Taylor, Lucas Redburn Megan Iverson Corey Webel Doug Baer, Tony Esterly, Sarah Bennett Tristan Frampton Nicholas Cloud. Cantoria Fine Arts FRONT ROW Karen Kaibel Emily Edwards Rachel Scharff, Sarah Halstead. Sarah Bowerman Anita Arvelo. Melissa Dohack, Jessica Dobbs SECOND ROW Jessica Schmidt Lindsey Hewitt Katie Krueger, Diana Dickerson April Statzer, Peggy Zahner, Rachel Westfall Lori Feldkamp BACK ROW Emily Francis John Peluso, Daniel Harden Rachel AuBuchon Frank Fleschner. Vince Chandler, Michelle Vezzoli Cardinal Key Honorary Service FRONT ROW Angie Hudson Kristen Scheidt Annie Hampton-secretaiy, Katie Scioneaux-vice president Sonya Burgers-president. Yasine Mogharreban SECOND ROW Shannon Lantz. Leslie Miles Susan Bach, Kara Cappos Erica Poeschel Ashley Porter, Brittan Hallar. Rachel Carrio BACK ROW Suzanne Berry. Marci Vencil, Brette Hart Julie Meacham, Devin Weishuhn Shannon Donald. Jill Quigley. group pictures 128e (Page 128f) Religious Catholic Newman Center FRONT ROW: Ken Lederle-president, Erika Hernandez-vice president Michelle Morrison-secretary, Ken Hussey. SECOND ROW Danna Gallo, Amanda White, Angela Hardin, Andrea Lammon, Eric Reuther, Traci May, Jean Kohlbrecher, Abby Heckman. THIRD ROW: Karree Cooper, Katie Boettcher, Benjamin Story, Jason Schafer, Eric Norige Eric Meyer, Nick Athie Lauren Rider, Eric Veile Carmen Gruchalla BACK ROW: Monica Lehmann, Sara Schmitt, Amy Chinn, Sara Seeling, Christine Hrncirik, James Gallo, Lisa Sherril Terri Durst Becky Kudrna Cultural Chinese Student Association FRONT ROW: Zhen Yang, Yutao Liu-president, Bin Zhang Dwyn Leo-vice president, Jie Jun Yu BACK ROW Yihong Zeng, Christina Leung-secretary, Youzhong Liu Mei Tung, Jia Jiang, Lily Lok. Residential Living CHOICE FRONT ROW: Ashley Hooley, Melissa Koch, Erin Machens-treasurer, Brady Miller-vice president, Tara Huesemann-president Katie Bohn Amy Mitchel Curtis Howell BACK ROW: Karah Burris, Brian Krupich, Tom Useted, Andy Denny, Tricia Palombo, Lucas Blevins, Angie Gain Jessica Vandivort. Service Circle K International FRONT ROW. Joleen Adddleman-secretary, Leslie Proud-vice president Carrie Kallal-president Sandra Tenbrink-treasurer, Amanda Broyles. Gordon Wheeler, Tina Patel BACK ROW Tierra Royal Sara Casey, Karree Cooper, Joseph Ruth, John Armstrong Sara Biggs, Andrea Hein Michelle Bandy. Special Interest Coalition of African American Women FRONT ROW: Becky Becker-adviser, Nicole Jenkins-treasurer, Bunmi Okunade, Kalynda Smith, Cherayla Davis, Ayanna Bradley-secretary, Yolanda Dale, Toyia Poole. SECOND ROW Karena Singleton Carla Ezell Karisa Lawson Melissa Bevel Paya Rhodes, Nicol Arrington Aesha Wiliams, Tisha Spence, Monique Murray. THIRD ROW: Sharrone Cook, Yorba Johnson Candace Allen Marie Antoine, Tonya Sanders, Jamille Curry, Courtnie Wilson April Howard. BACK ROW Jocelyn Sanders, Ruqayya Muhammad, Adrienne Johnson Cecilia Anitia Pierre, Ashley Smith, Alexia Staggers, Niddi Okanu Political College Republicans FRONT ROW Matt Brooker-treasurer, Kyle Branson Steve Majors, Scott Niermann BACK ROW Kari Wilhite, Beth Evers, Greg Irwin Wayne Yocum, Shawn Doyle, Laura Green 128f organizations (Page 128g) Collegiate Music Educators National Conference Fine Arts FRONT ROW Ashley Amer-secretary. Ken Lederle-lreasurer, Katie Boettcher-vice president, Eric Veile-president Cassie Renner-editor. Communication Disorders Association Comm. Disorders FRONT ROW Ellen Axmear, Jill Hatridge, Brooke Hutton-vice president, Lisa Berna-president Heather Brady-secrelary, Alison Berti-treasurer. SECOND ROW Carrie Catlett, Kelly Beck, Nancy Lupardus, Michelle Hart, Chancy Cox, Jocelyn Wiliams, Elizabeth Scheperle, Amber Easley, Laura Gatti Jessica Robinson. THIRD ROW Jenny Garvin, Lauren Pfaender, Erica Poeschel Jessica Rockwell Jennifer Watson, Nichole Niehoff, Jennifer Main, Kierin Ellman. BACK ROW: Alissa Kirchmer, Larissa Ball Lisa McNamara, Lisa Sherrill Amy Chinn, Taran May, Kendra Gardiner. Delta Chi Social Fraternity FRONT ROW Bryon Liang, James Eufinger, Erik Moore-president, John Bennett-vice president. David Schnieders-secretary, Paul Wade, Jeffrey Lowe SECOND ROW Brandon Diehl Kyle O'Bryan, Justin Plassmeyer, Zachary Love Graig Hoehns, Joseph Parvin Adam Kos, Brent Schmidt BACK ROW Andrew Quirin Jason Getz, Phil Miner, John Glover, James Crowl Rob Reale Benjamin Nichols, Ben Marolt John Crawford. Delta Sigma Pi Business FRONT ROW Kelly Heilman Wayne Prichard-president, Amanda Wilsman Dave Hedrick, Jaclyn Hentges, Matthew Brown Jeffrey T. Farrell Kristen Hughes-treasurer. SECOND ROW Corey Crandall Shaun Overton Jonathan Reed, Zac Combs, Bryan Selzer, John Olejarczyk, Bethany Breckenridge Scott Haarmann BACK ROW: Brian Simpson Sarah Betsworth, Jay Elton Lesley Hake Matt Lawrence Lesley Preston Chris Slaten Casey Morris, Kyle Payton Delta Sigma Pi Business FRONT ROW Christina Leung Jacob Pfeuffer, Rahil Calcuttawala, Kendra McGraw, Kimberly West Jothy Jacob Nathan Stark, Jocelyn Diehl Jennifer Gravemann SECOND ROW Elena Lugo, Jill Schmitz, Suzanne Bryan Erika Van Tuyl Meghan Lynch. Ryan Greseth, Meghan Konrad, Tricia Larkin Amy Franzen Jennifer Tesmer. BACK ROW Crystal Schooler, Kristen Gibson David Ilardi Amy Johnson Jeremy Bass, Brian Struss, Matt Hutchinson Kristina McCord, Shuang Li Delta Zeta Social Sorority FRONT ROW Kristen Johnson Tessa Schertzer, Sandi Biszantz, Valerie Hopkins, Julie Meacham- president Maria Godefroid, Christina Jensen Marci Vencil-treasurer, Kari Hesselbach, Katie Scioneaux, Amanda Mitchell-secretaiy. SECOND ROW Erin Halsey, Ann Hendrix, Melissa Forbes, Emily Borchardt Erin McManis, Quinn Saigh, Sarah Holder, Miranda Feldmann Emily Szczuka, Liz O'Neil BACK ROW Renee Robinson Carrie Guenzler, Brette Hart Lisa Ziembiec, Jackie Knight Meghan Hurst Stephanie Bertel Becky Partridge, Rachael Shedd group pictures 128g (Page 128h) Social Sorority Delta Zeta FRONT ROW Michelle Pratt, Annie Schaus, Leah Sherman, Stephanie Tice, Julie Steibel, Missy Burger, Tracy Davison Valerie Szczepanik. SECOND ROW Robin Durick, Elena Korynta, Jill Walters, Mary Ann McKenzie, Tara Plumley, Sarah Gain Jennifer Cribb, Allison Musser, Melinda Bradfield, Jennifer Galle BACK ROW Nicole Bruemer, Crystal Schooler, Andrea Behr, Gwen Robertson Kim Lauer, Angela Ernst, Erin Scott, Cari Schulte Jennifer Wolff. Social Sorority Delta Zeta FRONT ROW Katie Krause Kimberly Kenny, Andrea Harrington Julie Dunn Yasine Mogharreban SECOND ROW: Michelle Day, Sarah Matson Jennifer Akers, Julie De la Fuente Katie Barrett, Tiffany Keene Elizabeth Wilhelmi, Ann Sterrett, Kathryn Sucher. THIRD ROW Toni Smith, Michelle Bambenek, Mary Ramatowski, Jackie Smith Katie Cernuto, Carrie Vahldieck, Allison Rhomberg Karen Callanan Sarah Ritter, Whitney Noteis, BACK ROW: Meredith Colgin Kate Mlynarczyk, Jessica Williams, Maria Rolfes, Shannon Curran Erin Machens, Lori Grechus, Megan Duff, Kelly Doherty. Regional Magazine Detours FRONT ROW Emily Hagemann Jennifer Trier-editor in chief, Dave Elam Ryan Rossiter, Dan Beauty, Leslie Dunn BACK ROW Emily Gerken-managing editor, Sarah Dwiggins, Andrea Hein Julie Strahle, Brooke Sherrard, Katie Svoboda. Special Interest Diabetes Education and Awareness for life FRONT ROW: Kathy Widitz, Melissa Reese, Jacinda Hammons, Lyndsay Byars. Residential Living Dobson Hall Senate FRONT ROW: Zac Burden-president, Jessica Ley-vice president, Nick Welchert-treasurer. SECOND ROW: Rebecca Holtane, Alicen Blassl Alan Toigo Matt Null Sarah Linke BACK ROW Jeff Fleming Micah McKay, Jeff Lange; Bobby Francis. Stephanie Creed. Yearbook Echo FRONT ROW Tina Patel, Kate Strobel Colleen Brown-editor in chief, Megan Delaney-assistant editor, Ginny Windels. SECOND ROW Elizabeth Hoppis, Jo Ann Croghan Stephanie Brenneke, Jennifer Main Tom Palmier, Beth Rozier, Earliana McLaurin Carrie Kallal BACK ROW Tricia Scott, Jessica Lowe. Teri Patterson John Hagen Andy Ashbaugh Ryan Ruffatti Elizabeth Meyr. 128h organizations (Page 128i) Eta Sigma Gamma Health Education FRONT ROW Elizabeth Karstens-president Dixie Wheeler. Melissa Seifert Shane Layton, Jennifer Stanley. Angie Hudson Eileen Webber. Alan Toigo SECOND ROW Julie Bender. Robyn Hiatt Crystal Bowers, Eve Schlenk. Annanda Bagby, Nichole Grasch. Susie Qualls. Laura Green. BACK ROW Maureen Lonergan Elizabeth Carpenter. Karrisa Weidinger. Casie Curfman Mark Guirguis. Andrew Fischer, John Dishinger. Denys Freyling. Christina Jensen Franklin Street Singers Fine Arts FRONT ROW Ryan Miller. Melia Johnson Kimberlee Mastrangelo-assistant director. Aaron McPherson Craig Higgins, Kristen Higgins. SECOND ROW Chris Slaten John Pinkston Joshua Belz, James Walters. Dan Kubus. Chris Gillette Ryan Milligan Tristan Frampton BACK ROW: Anne Zager. Julie Gerecke. John Peluso, Melody Valen Quinn Justin Lee Tara Edward, Jonathan Whitley, Dawn McKee Melissa Dohack. Freshman Activities Coordinating Team Special Interest FRONT ROW Christina Jensen Erin Machens. Sarah Freund. Amanda Eggers-treasurer. BACK ROW Yasine Mogharreban Brette Hart Jaclyn Hentges, Doug Daubert-adviser. Jason Turk. Brandonn Harris. Christy Truesdell Habitat for Humanity Service FRONT ROW Elizabeth Carpenter. Erin Prescott Ashley Jacquin Brady Nelson BACK ROW Heather Rasmussen-viee president, Joseph Brooks, Meredith Allee-president Lindsay Combs. High Street Dancers Dance FRONT ROW Merina Foster-captain Aaron Gurlly, Merideth Schneider-secretary. SECOND ROW Steffi Chrissotimos, Crissi Johnson Beth Zimmermann Katie Bohn Shana Kelley, Autumn Sparks, Niki Wilson BACK ROW Jackie Frisbie, Laura Dale, Beth Austin Lori Muegge Katie Milter, Jessi McCracken Sierra Brescia Historical Society History FRONT ROW Zach Lechner-president Anne Ferris-secretary. group pictures 128i (Page 128j) Special Interest Horseman's Association FRONT ROW: Jennifer Scott-vice president, Jennie Brann-president, Liz Hicks, Tara Weeks-secretary. SECOND ROW: Tiffany Lucas, Tierra Royal Christine Mold Anthony Smith, Jessica Morrison, Tristan Frampton, Erin Franks, Teresa Pafford Laura Gatti BACK ROW: Diana Bull Alanitta Gosnell Kari Hermesmeyer, Joanne Appleby, Jenn Anderson Libby Willson Andrea Finzel Sarah Rectenwald Lindsay Hansard Newspaper Index FRONT ROW: Sarah Dwiggins, Melissa Johnson, Erin Eckhoff, Melanie Freidline, Joe Cordeal, Krista Romportl Kim Pedersen. BACK ROW: Karen Callanan, Jennifer Trier-managing editor, Brett Daee, Luke Trautwein, Sean Foy, Michael Goebel Elaine Lillquist-editor in chief, Brooke Sherrard Greek Governing Board Interfraternity Council FRONT ROW: Brian Coady, Joe Webb Chad Williams. BACK ROW: Brian Krupich, Brian Malone, Jason Hannaman Jacob Rodemann Cultural International Club FRONT ROW DeWayne Frazier, Sitinga Kachipande, Clay DeWoody, Vamsee Sistla, Kartik Gaddam, Samadhini Jayakody, Yadav Khanal SECOND ROW Tanya Sydorenko Sophie Hamonet Shalin Lazar, Sachiho Takabatake, Imran Jamal Nikolay Dolgov, Sav Banerjee, Ahn Rasquinha, Nilajan Chattoraj. THIRD ROW Rutwik Kamat Mashfique Anwar, Guillaume Roulat Ajaya Panday, Bailey Forrest Janaka Madawela, Nishant Bhajaria Jukka Niva Arash Golkhosravi Waseem Wahab BACK ROW Frederic Guy, Batur Parkan, Aude Bouchet Mukhtar Koshkarov, Shahid Shamsu, Rafael Jarmann, Sylvaine Leblanc, Geoffrey Jeu, Kanchana Yahampath Cultural International Club FRONT ROW Jolita Seckute, Erina Kaji, Kanako Sudo, Song Ae Che, Thlko Kachipande, Mei Tung, Yihong Zeng Lily Lok, Niroshini Perera. SECOND ROW Akhil Ahuja Erandi Lelwela Tomono Kobara, Tara Kachipande, Awanatu Koroma Fici Damayanti Rina Yazawa Mihiri Lelwela BACK ROW: Wipatron Pittayathikhun, Audrey Tabary, Suzanne Thomas, Anna Rosea Manasa Rao Ndidi Okanu Melissa Casyab, Martha Miricho Nicolas Garcia Education Kappa Delta Pi FRONT ROW: Amanda Lewis-secretary, Cassie Green-president, Laurie Griego-treasurer, Pat Smiser- adviser, Catherine Burnett, Trisha Lewis. 128j organizations (Page 128k) KTRM Radio FRONT ROW Jared Hurst, Luke Willman-station manager, Dan Doerr. SECOND ROW Sarah Dwiggins. Sarah Young Sabrina Kunz. Angela Ballard, Andy Ashbaugh Jeff Bernth-chief announcer, Sarah Yancey, Amy Kearney. BACK ROW Katie Svoboda Kate Strobel Christy Paine, Mark Chrismer, Travis Smith, Zach Lechner, Joe Rothermich, Rebecca Holtane, Kelly Dann. Lambda Alpha Epsilon Criminal Justice FRONT ROWS; Nathan Kovarik-president, Brian Nikkel-vice president Steve Dowil-treasurer, Bryan Kottwitz-secretaiy. BACK ROW Casey Groff, Gretchen Soderberg, Dawn Colnaghi Rebecca Dall Linda Kues. Lamda Chi Alpha Social Fraternity FRONT ROW Ken Hussey, Matthew Gorton Jacob Pfeuffer-treasurer, Joe Ruggeri-secretary, Mike Favazza-vice president Peter Eatherton-president, Tim Buchek, James Rickies. SECOND ROW Jeff Kitsmiller, Chris Wirtel, Dan Schurwan Nick Qualls, Brian Lux, Scott Haarmann Matt Kinsella, Frank Flesch, Ted Hotfelder. THIRD ROW Steve Wilhusen Bill Krenn Phillip Flemming, Paul Pagano Josh Davis, Kyle Hartnett James Knowles, Vasean Nixon Blake Simmons, Nate Kessen BACK ROW Eric Reckamp, Jared Anderson Bill Cockrill David Rinderknecht Brian Coady. Nick Greiner, Thomas Sullivan Clayton Beine, Lucas Brass. Latter-Day Saints' Student Association FRONT ROW Sabrina Parker, Rebecca Dail Starr Fehr, Ben Millett Joseph Chernich, Jessi McCracken Kristen Erekson Beth Lasley. Linux Users Group Computers FRONT ROW Benjamin Story-vice president Eric Norige-treasurer, Tyler Schmidt-presifent Nick Athie. BACK ROW Chris McCoy, Don Bindner-adviser, Jason Schafer, Scott Lane Lutheran Student Fellowship Religious FRONT ROW Olivia Conner, John Scott Erin Kruenegel Larissa Ball Caroline Conley, Sarah Schedler, Jennifer Diggelmann Jennifer Stiegemeyer. BACK ROW Mark Appold-adviser, Julie Strahle Andy Schultz, Wendy Franklin Kristopher Kueker, Jeff Schultz, Lauren Bishop, Rachel Oetting. group pictures 128k (Page 128l) Residential Living MAGIC FRONT ROW Tracy Cox-adviser, Erica Wille, Charlotte Schnellbacher-secretary, Lavette Wilder, Tyler Schmidt-president Andrea Harrington-treasurer, Maty Stanton, T.J. Zipf. BACK ROW Stephanie Nigus, Elizabeth Carpenter, Chris McCoy, Patrick Cuba, Marbree Simpson Jon Beckmeyer, Scott Lane Alternative Newspaper Monitor FRONT ROW Ryan Ruffatti, Kristen Crenshaw-editor, Erin Hucke, Tom Palmier-assistant editor, Katharine Pionke-assistant editor, Jesse Pasley. BACK ROW Matthew Null Rachel Schulz, Andrew Smithson, Dave Bush, Christopher Ross, Jerry Schirmer. Education National Education Association FRONT ROW Kay Clapp-adviser, Jen Ergle, Amy Bitter, Andria Kopp-president, Jennifer Harris, Jenny Fadler-secretary/treasurer, Kelin Sanders, Becky Russell SECOND ROW Trisha Lewis, Cassie Green, Joanne Cadwallader, Teresa Tocco, Emily Linke, Rebecca Redburn, Julie Kay Hammons, Tierra Royal Amanda Lewis. THIRD ROW: Angela Hill Amy Huedepohl Joanne Appleby, Elizabeth Bosch, Stephanie Starnes, Wendy Franklin Kendra Wilson Lauren Rider, Raven Bowser, Amanda White BACK ROW: Megan Quigley, Amy Mitchell Jean Kohlbrecher, Heather Stalling, Amy Wilson Laura Date, Terri Durst Maggie Dooling, Renee McCullar. Greek Governing Board National Pan-Hellenic Council FRONT ROW: April Howard Kendra Gardiner-president Alana Butler. BACK ROW Cedi Brooks- secretaiy, Kenneth Martin-vice president, Larry Asberry Jr., Robert Jones, Floyd Simpson-treasurer. Residential Living National Residence Hall Honorary FRONT ROW: April Warren-Grice-adviser. Marbree Simpson Richard Smith-president, Dennis Katolin-secretaiy/treasurer, Lindsay Sims-vice president, Melissa Shriver. Leadership Omerican Delta Kappa FRONT ROW David Hoffman-secretaiy, Sonya Burgers-vice president, Ken Hussey-president Mary Ziegler-treasurer, Heather Rasmussen Michelle Morrison Sara Bartek. BACK ROW Christy Truesdell John Ayres, Benjamin Story, Angela Ernst, Jen Vogt, Jessica Johnson Residential Living National Residence Hall Honorary 128l organizations (Page 128m) Order of Omega Greek Leadership FRONT ROW. John Ayres. BACK ROW Christy Truesdell Nathan Owings, Angie Hudson Panhellenic Council Greek Governing Board FRONT ROW: Julie Basinger, Michelle Wiest, Katie Scioneaux, Tara Hermann-secretary, Casey Henrichs, Bethany Schmich. BACK ROW Tracy Davison, Amanda Eggers-president, Brooke Brengard- treasurer. Ashley Nassau, Lisa Reichard Pershing Society Pershing Scholars FRONT ROW Amanda White-president, Renee McCullar-secretary, Zac Burden-treasurer, Angela Ernst. SECOND ROW Christy Truesdell-vice president, Amanda Eggers, Erin Lesczynski Aaron Gurlly, Adam Keune, Patricia Burton-adviser. BACK ROW. Jeremiah Finn, Laura Meierhoff, Jarrett Johnson, Chris Bay, Kristopher Kueker, Lisa Gilbert, Jim Farnsworth. Phi Beta Sigma Social Fraternity FRONT ROW Jeremiah McCluney, Alex Mureithi, Kenneth Martin-president, MarcAnthony Foote- treasurer, Tony Brookins, Robert Jones-secretaiy, Demetrius Davis. Phi Epsilon Kappa Health & Exercise Science FRONT ROW Jenna Zeller, Amanda Jones, Heather Rasmussen, Amy Jennemann, Molly Kandlbinder. Nicole Flickinger, Caroline Conley, Crystal Rowland BACK ROW Carl Swenson-treasurer, Phillip Flemming, Andy Guethle, Kurt Bormann, Christie Williamsen Jeff Gamber-vice president, Ryan Crews. Phi Eta Sigma Freshman Honorary FRONT ROW Matt Petersen-president, Lauren Rider-treasurer, Meghana Patel Erica Poeschel- secretary, Natalia Kolasa-adviser, Henric Haldeborg. SECOND ROW Brian Truschinger. Elana Jakel Christine Hrncirik, Tonya Sanders, Mindy Blackford Anne Ferris. BACK ROW Amber McWilliams. Mechelle Davis, Isaac Stayton, Zach Lechner, Tanner Williams, Ann Hier, Any Wilson. group pictures 128m (Page 128n) Social Fraternity Phi Lambda Chi FRONT ROW: Brian Nikkel, Tyler Rauert-vice president. Matt Mueller-treasurer, Adam Aderton- president, Tim Hudson, Scott Harkey. SECOND ROW Yao Shi, Kip Robertson, Denny Weil Rick Boyt, Bob Betz, Adam Heck, Bill Johnson Jason Ingenboh. THIRD ROW: Kevin Stucker, Christian Tsoubanos, Scott Marquart, Cory Davenport, Ryan Jennemann Andrew Wilson Wes Fletcher, Brian Moyer. BACK ROW Steve Williams, Kyle Branson Devin McCart, Matt Goessling, Kyle Deutsch, Andy Drazen Michael Amador, John Smith, Shawn Guethle Social Fraternity Phi Kappa Tau FRONT ROW: Joe Gaffney-vice president, Sean DeVore-treasurer, Sam Barnes-president, Robert Gray, Brett Logan-secretary, Chris Lantz-adviser. SECOND ROW: Adam Bliley, Nicholas Bartelli, Patrick Fridley, Ed O'Toole, Andrew Scianna, Michael Scanlon Chad Peters. THIRD ROW: Matt Brooker, Travis Shinn Mark Nolker, Fredrick Trace Dustin Meinke David Grant, Scott McMillan Michael Goebel BACK ROW: Nathan Personett Jeff Bunten Nick Schandler, Jay Jessee Nathan Kovarik, Jason Shinn T.J. Kussman Leadership Phi Sigma Pi FRONT ROW: Carrie Fitzgibbons, Brian Coles-president Jennifer VanHouten Dustin Greer, Derek Smith-treasurer, Matt Huber-vice president, Rachel Schulz, Sabra Blachly, Danielle Slater. SECOND ROW: Heather Pogue Carrie Ahillen Sara Rhoad, Suzanne Berry, Jennifer Yu Jen Stone Jessica Stephens, Andrea Snobl Jocelyn Sanders, Sandy Schmaltz. BACK ROW Stephanie Merritt, Becky Partridge Brady Miller, Aaron Dean Dave Elam, Kevin Bondy, Ankur Parikh, Rob Groceman Ann Hier. French Pi Delta Phi FRONT ROW: Kelly Klarenbeek-vice president, Jill Hatridge-president, Beth McCracken-treasurer, Aaron Gurlly, Sofia Taboada Sarah Carie Michelle Scarry. BACK ROW: Katie Scioneaux, Libby Malone Natalie Marshall Garmen Gruchalla. Jenny Lonigro, Mary Johnston Social Fraternity Pi Kappa Phi FRONT ROW: Tom O'Brien-president, Mike Mooney-vice president, Bob Madigan-secretary. SECOND ROW Scott Pinkowski Brian Casey, Josh Voelkerding, Chad Williams, Mike Gillen Steve Coker, Charlie Coffey, Andrae Naraine Cass Weidemueller. THIRD ROW: Jeff Candela, Mike McCullough, Justin Holtz, Jon Block, Bryan Martin Brian Malone Damon Thayer, Brian Fish. BACK ROW Ryan O'Shee Matt Harrington Dan Appelbaum, Bill Stone Kurt Nielson Steve Swanson Bryan Vanderhoof, Adam Chierek. Andrew Emerson Professional Pre-Veterirary Club FRONT ROW Amanda Angel-treasurer, Abigail Risius, Stacey Leonatti Elizabeth Green-vioe president. Rachel Rustad-president, Amanda Henderson BACK ROW Kerry Weisz, Jean Cauwenbergh, Angie Hughes, Matthew Kirchhoff, Robert Parsonson Andrea Finzel Kathleen Kersey, Diana Bull Kelly Doherty. 128n organizations (Page 128o) Psi Chi Psychology FRONT ROW Abby Heckman-vice president, Scott Calhoun, David Rogers, Grant Farmer-president, Laura Pogue-secretary, Erin DeSutter-treasurer, Nicole Mieters, Tammy Campbell Jenny Fadler. BACK ROW Courtney Potts, Rachel Westhoff, Mary Niehoff. Maria Sides, Christine Hrncirik, Melissa Reese, Katie Yoell Stephanie Steinman. Psychology Club Psychology FRONT ROW: Joanne Cadwallader. Gretchen Soderberg, Rebecca Dail Lindsay Hansard, Stephanie Steinnan BACK ROW Amy Hall-secretary, Trad May-vice president. Brad Kinnear. Jessica Moe Mary Niehoff-president. Rangers' Challenge Military FRONT ROW Amanda Current, Joel Miller, Russell Walter, Jay Marvin. SECOND ROW Melanie Spiegel Christian Current Mike Shaughnessy, Bob Betz, Heather Carson. Lavette Wider, Stephen Kennedy, Daniel Bradley. BACK ROW Shabaka Williams, Damon Webb Jeff Fleming Mike Womack-adviser, Aaron Johnson James Herr, Erin O'Brien Residence Hall Association Residential Living FRONT ROW Jodi Garbin-adviser, Jessica Jackson Justin Ream-treasurer, Kristen Shelver-secretary, Meghana Patel-president. SECOND ROW: Paula Hensley. Charlotte Schnellbacher, Awanatu Koroma, Amy Heidotten Jessica Adams, Tanya Sanders, Carrie Wells, Natalie Bowyer. BACK ROW: Brandy DeCassios, Kelly Brickhaus, Heather Collier, Angela Suppasansathorn Stephanie Nigus. Vanessa Foppe, Marie Langabee ROTC Bulldog Battalion Military FRONT ROW Kim Kellett, Chris Nagelvoort. James Bredeman Jay Marvin Stephen Kennedy, Amanda Current Jessica Leonard. BACK ROW Daniel Bradley, Shane Smith, Brandon Salata. Dan Davis, Russell Walter, Bruce Mathews, Brett Buchanan ROTC Cannoneers/Golorguard Military FRONT ROW. Jovee Henehan Audrey Gilmore, Aislinn Clinch, Scott McCranie-adviser, Rebecca Blue Lisa Miller, Megan McCormack. BACK ROW Melanie Spiegel Kendal Hillman Erin Gardner. Mark Durst Lavette Wilder, Jessica Inch. Lisa Schroeder. group pictures 128o (Page 128p) Residential Living Ryle Hall Senate FRONT ROW: Lisa Schroeder-president, Tara Rohlman-secretary, Aaron Cooper, Lauren Kreis-vice president, Kristin Hoskins. SECOND ROW Sharice Adkins, Marie Langabee, Lynda Kross, Kelly Billings, Vanessa Foppe, Shabaka Williams, Corene White, Jennifer Wallace BACK ROW: Katie Gilbert, Kristin Dressel Thomas Barnowski Mark Durst, John Sherwood, Tara Emery, Lindsey Wendleton Special Interest Sailing Team FRONT ROW Chancie Adams, Todd Wilmes, Ehren Hart Jake Uttervack, Bret Nelson Matthew Swickhamer, Chris Nagelvoort Special Interest Shotokan Karate FRONT ROW: Carey Michenfelder-vice president, Elizabeth Shivelbine, Satomi Maeda BACK ROW: Justin McAninch, Melissa Mayo-president, Rafael Jarmann Tim Scott Jennifer Watson Amanda Brown Dance Showgirls Dance Squad FRONT ROW Laura Carron Lisa Butler-captain Julie Fridlington-captain Emily Fridlington-captain Kiley Hemminghaus, Megan Murphy. BACK ROW Marissa Mikus, Amanda Becker, Stacey Cook Ashley Nassau, Clair Collins, Courtney Walker, Justine Brooks. Agricultural Sigma Alpha FRONT ROW Angela Schreiber-secretary, Rebecca Battern-treasurer, Katie Dallam-president Shannon Klepper-vioe president Rebecca Jacobs, Jennifer Duncan SECOND ROW Jeannie Patterson Tara Weeks, Kari Hermesmeyer, Jennie Brann Dodi Wear, Erin McAlvany, Jaime Sumner, Jenn Scott BACK ROW Carrie Bubb, Jennifer DeHart Liz Hicks, Jenn Anderson Sara Pendzick Beth Henggeler, Melissa Shriver. Music Sigma Alpha Iota FRONT ROW Angela Glascock Amie Walter-treasurer, Sarah Bowerman Kim Harris-president, Amanda Southland, Kimberlee Mastrangelo Roanne Lane SECOND ROW: Erin McFarland, Brook Theodore, Jennifer Swain Emily Nelson Dawn McKee Karen Dodson Carla Youngdahl Melia Johnson Jenny Knape THIRD ROW: Allison Webb, Beth Rozier, Christy Dicks, Beth Boehme Jill Corbett, Mary Ziegler, Ann Hier, Kelli Boone BACK ROW Gwen Boggess, Susan Nixon Renee Parviz, Sally Noedel Brandy Lawrence Amanda Hanks, Becca Johnson 128p organizations (Page 129) Sigma Chi Delta Social Sorority FRONT ROW Cindi Lanners-vice president Tara Hermann, Sara Wills, Samantha McGrievy-president. Kristen Sonderman-secretary, Susan Lojewski, Tina Anshus-treasurer. Lara Varney. SECOND ROW Brooke Hanson Stacie Duncan. Julie Krzyzanowski Andrea Reiher, Jennifer Heien. Amy Bitter, Tessa Cuculich. Lindsey Cashel BACK ROW Kate Hammel Ellen Diedrichsen Erin Kelly, Nora Haffner, Denys Freyling, Crystal Schrage. Heather Howard. Sigma Chi Delta Social Sorority FRONT ROW Becky Dye, Crystal Zych, Breen Griffith, Katie Donovan Susan Fuhrman Jamie Dobbs, Rebecca Shabel Rebecca Holtane. SECOND ROW Feng Huang, Angela Rosario, Michelle Pulliam, Beth Wayant, Christina Cahill, Kathleen Blackburn, Sarah Ebert, Casey Henrichs. BACK ROW Sarah Bitter, Katie Smith, Terri Durst, Katie Gaziano, Elizabeth Benner, Lisa Mues, Candace Veit. Sigma Kappa Social Sorority FRONT ROW Tara Gasaway-secretary. Laura Ronsick, Katie Jeffries-president, Allyson Wilson, Alison Rubach-treasurer. SECOND ROW Wendi Merritt Jac Ryan, Michelle Scarry, Laura Sexton Brooke Roncke, Becca Newman, Kelly Brown, Meaghan Phelan, Cindy Campbell THIRD ROW Jennifer Kayser, Jenifer Zurovsky, Amy Jennemann, Sarah Michael, Katherine Stacy, Jenny Ploch, Anna Bancroft, Christina Pomianek. BACK ROW: Becky Schlosser, Shannon Price, Angie Bangert Heather Rasmussen. Angie Carney, Kristin Dressel Corinne Brinkerhoff, Liz Hug, Emily Keen. Sigma Kappa Social Sorority FRONT ROW: Jocelyn Warner, Alicia Robinett Maria Samayoa, Stephanie Sommer, Tara Seelig, Jenn Eatherton. SECOND ROW. Lisa Vandegriffe, Maggie Kroepel Ali Soderholm, Julie Thomas, Jessica Leonard, Katie Storms, Katie Moran, Colleen Peterson, Annie Bullerdieck. THIRD ROW Erin Prescott Julie Gerecke, Allison Spotser, Andrea Cherbonnier, Marty Glenn, Becca Warner, Tricia Goen, Mary Leitner. BACK ROW Elizabeth Young, Brooke Howard, Nicole Harris, Cathy Kohr, Mary Stanton, Genny Kluesner, Mandy Wiedt, Michelle Lesley, Vivian Jensen. Sigma Lambda Beta Social/Service Fraternity FRONT ROW David de la Fuente-secretary. Rudy Arredondo-president, William Clark-vice president, Luke Gott-treasurer. Sigma Phi Epsilon Social Fraternity FRONT ROW Ben Strohschein, Matt Franker, Chris O'Neal-president, Nathan Owings, Matthew Gross, Joe Webb. SECOND ROW: Dave Clark, Micheal Wohlschlaeger. Dan Puellmann, Matt Finke, Bob Pruett Charles DuBois, Jason Hannaman, Greg Benton. BACK ROW Dave Weckback, Kevin Kuhlman, Allen Wu, Eric Stewart Ty Mead, Robert Allen, Roz Nelson. group pictures 129 (Page 130) AIDS Victims Honored Education is provided to the community through displays of the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt. Suspended from the ceiling like giant, multicolored flags, a kaleidoscope of quilt blocks hung over quiet onlookers. As a tribute to thousands of AIDS victims worldwide, each grave-sized panel was as unique as the person it memorialized From Nov. 30 Dec 2, 2000 at the Kirksville Army Reserve Center, Truman State University students and the general public had the opportunity to view the largest community art project in the world-- the NAMES. Project AIDS Memorial Quilt. The AIDS Quilt came ft Kirksville in conjunction with World AIDS Day. Each panel of the quilt celebrated the life of someone who had died from AIDS Panels were made by the family, friends and co-workers of the deceased The AIDS Quilt was brought to Kirksville through the-efforts of a community coalition representing the Northeast Missouri region S.H.A.R.E. (STD, HIV and AIDS-Related Education) and the Lifestyle Advocacy Program, a University organization. "S.H.A.R.E. wrote, a grant-writing process to raise money through the state," said merchandising chair of the AIDS Quilt project. "It cost about $12,000 get the Quilt here. We were able to bring 504 panels, which is huge for here." Kirksville had one of the largest displays in the Midwest bringing even more panels'' than the display held in conjunction with World AIDS Day in Kansas City, Mo. Planned Parenthood, The American Red Cross and the Nursing Students' Association organized the event and volunteered at it. S.H.A.R.E. provided free oral HIV testing at the Army Reserve Center. Informational booths, provided brochures on AIDS prevention, SIDs, testing and other health topics. "The AIDS Memorial Quilt was extremely powerful," said junior Whitney Barnes, director of the Women s Resource Center and event volunteer. "It was amazing that something of that magnitude was brought to Kirksville, and I felt honored being able to work there." written by Ginny Windels AIDS Quilt Then & Now The quilt was founded in 1987. The quilt began in San Francisco, Calif. The first quilt displayed 1,900 panels. There were 83,279 names on the quilt. The names on the quilt represented 20 percent of AIDS deaths in the United States. *Facts were from www.namesproject.org 130 organizations (Page 131) Left: Community members sign a panel from S.H.A.R.E. to dedicate to the AIDS quilt. The entire quilt was 48.82 miles long and weighed more than 50 tons. Below: A University student takes a free, confidential oral HIV test. There were eight cases of AIDS in Adair County and 13 hospitalizations in 2001 Above: Family members of a local AIDS victim present their panel to the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt at the closing ceremony. Two panels were presented to the project while it was in Kirksville. Mo. (photos by Tina Patel) AIDS Quilt 131 (Page 132) Members of campus organizations could be found in the Campus Activities and Organizations Center mailbox area gathering mail or distributing flyers any day. "Mailboxes are pretty much [our] number one [service] because that's where people get their information," said Robin Taylor, interim coordinator of campus activities. "It's nice because we get traffic through here and people stop to ask questions." The CAOC provided everything from casino equipment to booklets about leadership skills for organizations to check out. Organizations also used the CAOC to obtain contracts to use when they brought in speakers or performers and to reserve the use of Red Bam Park or the Sunken Garden "It's basically all business oriented with us," said junior Josh Ussary, Student Activities Board treasurer. "The CAOC handles all of our budget [including] purchase orders, reimbursement, legal obligations [and] bidding." The CAOC office included a workroom with a projector for making banners, phones and catalogues for ordering shirts. "We have button-making materials," Taylor said There's a few organizations that have used it, but not many." The CAOC advertised its services by putting flyers in organization mailboxes and by sending an employee to organizations' meetings. Each new organization also received a listing of the CAOC services. "I have the booklet" said sophomore Cynthia Khan, executive board member of Islamic Students Al- Muttaqun "I know the CAOC offers a lot." Taylor said she estimated that only about one-third of the organizations used the CAOC's services. Some students, like senior Beth Young, relied on the late-night hours of the CAOC workroom Young said she used the room to prepare for Greek Week. "It was really convenient to have a central meeting place where people could also drop things off and pick up materials they needed" Young said The office, located in the lower level of the Student Union Building, offered much more than just mailboxes. "The CAOC takes really good care of us," said senior Jon Stegen, SAB president. written by Megan Delaney Center of Attention Above: Members of the Student Activities Board, junior Kim Tempel, freshmen Julie Lippmann and Gretchen Ott and sophomore Thomas Wolff, paint a banner in the CAOC office. Banner-making materials were provided by the CAOC to assist organizations. Right: Distributing mail, senior Kristi Goldsmith, CAOC student worker, completes one part of her job. Student workers were assigned to a focus area in addition to having general office responsibilities. The focus areas included budgets, contracts, leadership development and recognition, student organizations and public relations, (photos by Jo Ann Croghan) 132 organizations (Page 133) Sigma Phi Epsilon Social Fraternity FRONT ROW Adam Severson. Jon Bleed, Nick Brown. Curtis Howell, Shinichi Kidera SECOND ROW. Nick Vanee, Craig Sherwood, Tony Germano, Adam Rees, Chris Watts, Matt O'Brien. Nathan Ziebold, Pat Fitzsimons. BACK ROW Matt Fails, Ron Hendrix. T.J. Dodson Travis Johnson Doug Verby, Gregg Christian Kevin Orcutt, Brett Stone, Andy Brummel. Sigma Sigma Sigma Social Sorority FRONT ROW Melissa Gebhardt, Melissa Kersting-treasurer, Samantha Offutt, Julie Mullen Krista Bradford-vice president, Stacey Meyer-presidenl, Ashley Nassau, Bethany Schmich, Laura Carron- secretary, Jamie Wilson Jacki Griffin SECOND ROW Karen Sims, Karah Burris, Jessica Johnson Jacque Neuwoehner, Julie Dennis, Audra Fanning, Erin Flachs, Lauren McQueary, Angie Gain Lydia Hines. BACK ROW Rachel Phillips, Michelle Hillis, Carrie Brown Lindsay Strecker, Jennifer Ohlendorf, Sarah Harrison Jaime Sitton Beth Haas, Katherine Shaw. Sigma Sigma Sigma Social Sorority FRONT ROW Michelle McFarland, Courtney Walker, Tiffany Darby, Jennifer Roth, Melissa Durst SECOND ROW Jennie Stewart Jennifer Schwartz, Justine Brooks, Monique Funkenbusch, Jenna Drake, Alexis Ramsey, Lisa Campbell. THIRD ROW Lindsey Daniels, Angela Pisoni, Cathy Skosky, Megan Doran Joanna Casey, Megan McNeil, Lisa Butler, Amanda Becker, Shannon Hellner. BACK ROW Mary Mulligan Nikki Martinez, Danielle Thomure, Hayley Wiliams, Katrina Copple, Kristen Ward, Beth Koop, Jessica Hawkins, Katie Yates. CAOC 133 (Page 134) More than a Resume As students began to file in, they chattered with excitement about the day's events. The gavel struck the podium and the president quieted the room to begin the meeting. It was time to get down to business. "Some people get to the meeting early, and people have [the] opportunity to stay afterwards to spend time with their friends," said senior Vicki Ahn, Alpha Phi Omega president. Large organizations on campus, those with at least 100 members, provided an assortment of opportunities for students from friendship to resume building. Close relationships between members could be found in numerous situations. "We are a close-knit community," said junior Ryan Miller, a member of the Baptist Student Union "The room we meet in adds to the environment because it is kind of small so we are all crammed together so we feel close to each other." Sophomore Samantha Morefield said she joined APO for the service opportunities, but decided to quit after a few weeks. "I couldn't relate to a lot of people in the group," Morefield said Phi Eta Sigma, a national honor society, increased from 50 members to 170 between 1999 and 2001. "It takes a while to get to know everyone," said senior Isaac Stayton, member of Phi Eta Sigma. "It is a gradual process." Beyond friendship, some groups provided students with information about their major. "[Beta Beta Beta] offers students a chance to meet people within their major," sophomore member Abigail Risius said "The group also provided older members who could give advice on professors and classes." Some students said smaller organizations provided a closer niche and held students to more accountability than larger organizations. "It is easier to sit back and not get as involved [in large groups] as you do in a smaller group," Risius said "I am also in [Pre-Veterinary Club], and I have to take more responsibility there." Every group had its ups and downs, but for a student who wanted to be active, it had to be about more than just building a resume. "You definitely get involved" sophomore Abby Youngberg said "There is no way you can become that involved just for a resume; everyone who joins loves what the group stands for." written by Colleen Brown "There is no way you can become that involved just for a resume; everyone who joins loves what the group stands for." ~Abby Youngberg, sophomore 134 organizations (Page 135) Left: Joe Belzer, a campus minister, leads a Campus Christian Fellowship small group. There were 24 small groups for the 300 members, (photo by Beth Shannon) Below: Members of Beta Theta Pi dance with their dates at their February Date Party. The theme was "In Love and War." (photo by Elizabeth Hoppis) Above: Members of the Baptist Student Union sing during a service. Approximately 120 members regularly attended the two worship services held each Sunday (photo by Stephanie Creed) large organizations 135 (Page 136) Freshman Delta Zeta member Andrea Harrington studies in Pickler Memorial Library. Unless their GPA was 3.5 or higher. DZ members were required to fulfill weekly study hours, (photo by Elizabeth Hoppis) Doing what's Essential As members of organizations, students had to meet various requirements. Dues, GPA and service hours were some of the requirements to maintain membership in many campus organizations, but those involved said it was a small price to pay to be part of an organization they loved. Freshman Jill Sharamitaro, member of service sorority Alpha Sigma Gamma rattled off a long list of requirements for active members. "Each semester an active member is required go to all meetings, be active on at least one committee, support all pledges, be in good standing by maintaining at least a 2.0 GPA, participate in a fellowship event or a fundraiser service, complete 15 service hours and keep up on dues," Sharamitaro said "It's not a lot even though it sounds like it." Other organizations had different requirements. Sophomore Jess Stephens, member of honor fraternity Phi Sigma Pi, said students had to pay dues and fulfill all participation hours each semester. Participation included three scholarship events, three service hours, three social events, two fundraising hours, a night of fellowship and one night of sober driving. "We are trying to integrate activities so members can get points for more than one activity, but also so more people Wil come to the events and meet more people," Stephens said Phi Eta Sigma a national honor society, did not have as many membership requirements. Students had to be inducted during their freshman year to be a member of Phi Eta Sigma "To be a member you must have a 3.5 either semester of your freshman year," said sophomore Meghana Patel member of Phi Eta Sigma "You must attend a month-long rush with events taking place once a week, participate in a social project and a service project, attend the induction planned by your class and pay your semester dues." For many students, meeting the requirements of the organization was worth the effort. "Even though there are a bunch of service hours, I love ASG." Sharamitaro said written by Nicole Kellogg Above: Junior Britni Kaelin, a Tau Lambda Sigma member, baby-sits at the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine Thompson Center. Tau Lambda Sigma designated each service project with a certain amount of points. Each semester, 50 service points were required (photo by Julia Karll) Right: Freshman Stephanie Nielsen and senior Ryan Rossiter talk to junior Matt Fink at a Beta Theta Pi date party while Fink sober monitors. Some fraternities and sororities required members to be sober monitors to ensure that underage people did not drink. (photo by Elizabeth Hoppis) 136 organizations (Page 137) Sigma Tau Gamma Social Fraternity FRONT ROW. John Koeller, Sean Corrigan, Gerard Giammanco-president, Ryan Shreve, John Shepard Ben Askew, Bryan Traughber-secrelary, Scott Wilbers. SECOND ROW. Chris Strohmayer, Justin Imhof, Paul Dille. Matt Hickey, Mark Callicott, Jeff Abernathy, John Adrianse, Wes Creech. Joseph Voss, David Cleaver. BACK ROW. Jason Brinkman, Ben Klein, Joe Manning, Steve Turner, Matthew Brill, Tustin Wurm, Mark Beckrich, Brett Meeske, Joe Skinner. Sigma Tau Gamma Social Fraternity FRONT ROW. Steven Schmich. David White, Colman McCarthy, Bobby Donnelly, Kevin Whiteside, Tom Spencer, Preston Imhof, Brant McCoy, Taylor Hall SECOND ROW. Wyatt Roberts. Luke Hubbard, Neil Meyer, Kenny Rosenkoetter, Joshua Roesch, Dustin Dahlin, Chris Lehmuth, Neil Harris. BACK ROW. Jonathan Clever, Josh Grahlman, Pat Liebel Matt Barnhart, Mark Venturella, Richard East, Eric Barnhart, Josh Flint, Pete Smith. Society of Prim Roses Special Interest FRONT ROW. Kimberly Payne-president. Mandy Roehr-vice president. Emily DeBaene-secretary, Michelle Timme-treasurer, Jennifer Davis. SECOND ROW. Allison Schuller. Jodie Picart Jennifer Knopf. Kelly Fickel Meaghan McGraw, Laura Weiersmueller. Julia Geringer. Marissa Clickner. Kat Soaib, THIRD ROW. Amy Urban. Cheryl Toenjes, Kristi Febus. Krista Romportl Lindsay Cosgrove, Kristin Kohnen, Emily Brendel Erica Duenow, Tricia Carroll Katie Nelson BACK ROW. Sarah Grogan, Emily Tucker, Kristy Masten. April Fulks. Whitney Weatherford. Holly Shumate. Lauren Pfaender, Haley Barnes, Mary Ellen Hanff. requirements 137 (Page 138) Above: Senior Alice Lee and sophomore Matt Reeg sit at an information booth for Windfall during at a visit day. Windfall. a literary magazine, was published each spring. The published works were blindly selected from the 300 to 500 submitted literary pieces, (photo by Jo Ann Croghan) Right: Senior Megan Delaney, assistant editor, edits proofs for the Echo yearbook. The Echo had 13 paid editor positions. Editors were required to hold between five and eight office hours per week, depending on their position, (photo by Elizabeth Hoppis) 138 organizations (Page 139) Left: Senior Melissa Shriver edits a clip to prepare it for the next TruNews broadcast. Rach TruNews show was broadcast once in the morning and twice in the evening. Any interested student was able to participate in the production of the news program, (photo by Ally Mizulski) Right Sophomore Julie Strahle and junior Amanda Wyatt listen during a Detours meeting. The magazine, which was entirely student-run. was published three times per year. A full-year subscription cost $10. (photo by Julia Karll) Meeting the Deadline Campus media help provide leadership opportunities and experience for staff members. From the pages of Detours, Windfall and the Echo, across the waves of KTRM 88.7 FM or cable channel 36 of TruNews, to the news of the Index at your fingertips, Truman State University communicated in a variety of ways, providing hands-on experience for the students involved "You can sit in class and take notes and take tests, but...there's no substitute to the hands-on experience," said senior Elaine Lillquist, editor in chief of the Index. Some members worked for a combination of media organizations. Junior Jenn Trier was the managing editor of the Index and editor in chief of Detours. "I got involved in Detours first because that appealed to my fun side and my creative side more," Trier said "But then I went ahead and joined the Index because I thought, 'Well I can't make a decision about my career without feeling what it's like to do both.'" Detours, a regional magazine, was published three times per year and featured the Kirksville area as well as the tri-state region of Iowa, Illinois and Missouri. "When experiencing different kinds of writing, you have to learn how to switch channels to the different styles," said junior Betsy Gulinson, a contributing writer for the Index, Detours and Windfall. Windfall, the literary magazine which was published once a year, displayed creativity through prose, poetry, photography and music The Echo, the campus yearbook, served as a complete record of the year. "We hope to provide a reference and memory book to students who attended Truman State University this year," said senior Colleen Brown, editor in chief of the Echo. "We want this to be the actual Truman experience." TruNews, a television news program, combined narrative and film footage to communicate its message Senior Melissa Shriver, executive producer of TruNews, said that was what made broadcast journalism unique "You can hear [and] see while understanding what is going on," Shriver said. Junior Sarah Yancey was the continuity director of KTRM and a contributing reporter for the Index. "I feel the purpose of the student media is to inform the audience while giving the students practice for their upcoming careers," Yancey said. written by Elizabeth Meyr media 139 (Page 140) Special Interest STARS FRONT ROW Elizabeth Scheperle, Devin Weishuhn, Tara Mannen Jeanette Mehmert Catherine Bradley, Sarah Mitalovich, Jennifer Georgen SECOND ROW Siobhan Stone. Sabrina Kunz, Jessica Ley, Elizabeth Huitt Amanda Brown Rebecca Holtane, Cathy Schneider, Marissa Clickner, Leah Shaw. THIRD ROW Ruqayya Muhammad, Adrienne Johnson Jen Alm, Nicole Jenkins, Lauren Pfaender, Amy Poos, Lindsay Baker, Matt Null BACK ROW Ben Northrup, Brian Coady, Megan Cotter, Amy Huedepohl, Katie Stoverink, Nichole Niehoff, Lauren Moyer, Tara Huesemann Lisa Schroeder. Special Interest Student Activities Board FRONT ROW: Doug Daubert-adviser, Josh Ussary-treasurer, Hayley Henrikson-vice president Jon Stegen-president, Alice Moore-secretary, Winston Vanderhoof-adviser. SECOND ROW Christy Truesdell Laura Andersen Nikki Martinez, Angela Pisoni Amanda Eggers, Kara Diefenderfer, Elizabeth Hoppis, Mary Lettner, Tiffany Darby. THIRD ROW Matt Fink, Matt Birkel Gretchen Ott, Joe Behlmann Jason Turk, Nate Curl Josh Mareschal Dan Chavez, Brian Beall Jon Best. BACK ROW: Thomas Wolff, Dacia Heaton Erin Smith, Brian Finlay, Tim Wolf, Kim Tempel Kristin Kohnen Allyson Wilson Jesse Barger. Special Interest Student Ambassadors FRONT ROW Leah Shaw, Janette Mehmert Kristen Riebeling, Tanner Wiliams, Joe Rugger! Erin McFarland, Larissa Ball Joy Pfalzgraf-president. SECOND ROW Mike Mangiore, Erin Smith, Jeff Danford, Brady Miller, Zac Burden Jaclyn Hentges, Scott Haarmann Missie Brittain BACK ROW Sabrina Kunz, Carrie Catlett, Lauren Pfaender, Heather Lasher, Kenneth Hussey, Maggie Dooling, Jessica Loyet Mary Dziewa, Austin Jones. 140 organizations (Page 141) Above: Senior Katie Scioneaux, junior Elena Logue and seniors Julie Meacham and Sonya Burgers prepare Valentine's Day sacks for clients of Victim Support Services. The bags included toiletries, candy, toys and other items. Cardinal Key prepared 40 sacks for VSS. (photo by Colleen Brown) Left Senior Jason Parrish and junior Joe Webb participate in spring 2001 rush events far Blue Key. Blue Key was the oldest service fraternity on campus. Rushees were required to have completed 45 credit hours to qualify to rush, (photo by Ally Mizulski) Right: Cardinal Key members. Seniors Rachel Carrico and Brette Hart and junior Kara Cappos, perform a singing valentine at the University Career Center. Cardinal Key delivered 20 singing valentines across campus. Singing valentines cost $2 a piece and included a song of choice and a special heart card, (photo by Elizabeth Hoppis) Natural Selection Leadership skills and dedication to service projects are important requirements for members. They had no choice but to be selective. With a collective cap of 60 members per year, Blue Key and Cardinal Key members said they accepted nothing less than the best leaders and the most focused service-oriented men and women to be part of their organizations. "They're the cream of the crop, the leaders," said senior Gerry Giammanco, member of Blue Key, a men's honorary service fraternity. "It's always difficult to pick the pledge class. They're all quality." Selected Blue Key members focused on serving others, and that was why junior Brian Roscoe, one of 19 new members to fulfill the 35 member cap in fall 2001, said he respected Blue Key. "[Blue Key's] selective nature just shows their commitment to excellence," Roscoe said "They require so much of their current members and incoming members." Under Cardinal Key's national charter, the women's service sorority was allowed 25 members. The members performed service projects such as the Adopt-a-Grandparent program and assisted with Victim Support Services. "We look for women who are leaders on campus, for someone who will get down and scrub the bathroom floors with us," said senior Katie Scioneaux, vice president of Cardinal Key. Although scrubbing floors was not a regular service project, the women said they were always eager to help. "We have women who get stuff done," said junior Erica Poeschel!, rush chair. Nearly 60 women participated in the 2001 rush, but few gained membership. "At the root of it is our desire to be a tight-knit group," Scioneaux said "We don't want to be selective, we just have to be. I love that we have a smaller group." Blue Key members spent "A Night Out for Those Without," an overnight food drive for the homeless, and they helped out with Special Olympics. "The whole purpose is to make the community and campus better all the time," said senior Tyler Rauert, president of Blue Key. written by Kate Strobel Blue Key and Cardinal Key 141 (Page 142) Below: Sophomore Jessica Cohenour and freshmen Laura Cox and Laura Jordahl act as vagina cheerleaders. One cheer included naming synonyms for the word vagina. Right: Sophomore Kit Neumann performs her monologue, "The Undercover Adventures." The first V-Day celebration was in 1998. About 270 V-Day celebrations were held globally in 2001 Above: Sophomore Jessica Cohenour and freshman Laura Jordahl perform "Wear." The Women's Resource Center sponsored one night of monologues written by students. Above: Senior Stephanie Noll performs her monologue. "The Bloody Truth." This monologue told the humorous story of Noll's first menstruation, (photos by Beth Shannon) 142 organizations (Page 143) Respect the Vagina Sexual Respect Week provides a chance to promote a positive image of women. Vagina! Vagina! Vagina! What was usually considered a private part of the female anatomy got a lot of attention during Sexual Respect Week. For the third consecutive year, "The Vagina Monologues" were brought to life by the Women's Resource Center as part of the V-Day College Initiative V-Day was described by the WRC as a catalyst a movement and an organized effort to end violence against women Senior Olivia Bratich, the co-coordinator of bi-weekly programming for the WRC was the codirector of the student version of "The Vagina Monologues" and V-Day at Truman State University. "The V-Day campaign both raises money to give to different groups that are working to end violence against women and promote a positive imagery of women's sexuality and [encourages] women to take control of their own sexuality," Bratich said The WRC also presented original, vagina-inspired student monologues on Feb. 15, 2001. one monologue, written and performed by senior Stephanie Noll was entitled "The Bloody Truth." It was a humorous story of the author's first menstruation. "I think it takes guts for people to get up on stage and break some of the taboos that they are [discussing]," Noll said This is a point for dialogue to begin, so even though some subjects [that are talked about] might be largely taboo in our society, it's good for them to be brought out in a safe space like this, and then people can talk about where that discomfort comes from." On Feb. 16, students performed monologues from Eve Ensler's Broadway play, The Vagina Monologues." Ensler's play compiled interviews with hundreds of women to feature monologues ranging from hilarious to poignant on topics like rape, menstruation and sex. Those girls have a lot of guts to get up there and share their experiences and their feelings with, probably, a lot of friends, but a lot of strangers too," sophomore Liz Abram said Along with the women, men gained insight from the monolgues. "I view my presence here as an extension of my inner vagina and as such, did not feel weird [about being here]," junior Mike Martel said While the word "vagina" was spoken in hushed tones throughout the audience, the impact Of The Vagina Monologues" and the V-Day student monologues were a screaming success. written by Niky Roberts I view my presence here as an extension of my inner vagina and, as such, did not feel weird [about being here]. ~Mike Martel, junior "The Vagina Monologues" 143 (Page 144) A goal to Serve SERVE Center connects students with the Community through volunteer projects. Through mentoring and tutoring, building homes with Habitat for Humanity maintaining parks and volunteering at the YMCA, the goal was service. Serving the community through philanthropic activities was an important aspect of many campus organizations. At times, finding the right service project was tough, but the SERVE Center often stepped in to assist organizations in reaching their service goals "There are a number of opportunities to serve, and the ease of which they can be accessed by the organizations instead of having to hunt them out [is a benefit of the SERVE Center]," said sophomore Derek White, a. worker at the SERVE Center. The SERVE Center connected campus organizations with groups and individuals in the community who needed volunteer assistance One group that used the SERVE Center was the Interfraternity Council "The SERVE Center pairs us up with people in the community who need volunteers," said sophomore Brian Coady, the philanthropy chair for IFC. "I bring them back to the Greek community and act as the liaison and connect the Greek[s] to the people who need volunteers." Many organizations, sororities and fraternities required their members to perform service. "The SERVE Center gives organizations opportunities to find ways to serve the community that they would not have known about," said-junior Erin Lesczynski member of Alpha Sigma Alpha "Because of this, we wanted to check [the SERVE Center] out and see what they had to offer. They have contacted us, but we haven't pursued it yet" Kappa Alpha Psi also used the assistance of the SERVE Center for off-campus opportunities to volunteer. "[The SERVE Center] has helped us find most of our community service activities," said sophomore Brandon Hanington, a member of Kappa Alpha Psi and a worker at the SERVE Center. Kappa Alpha Psi members volunteered at the Children's Development Center, the YMCA and a community retirement center. "It is always there with the opportunities for us whenever we want to participate in some philanthropic projects," Harrington said. White said the SERVE Center had wide variety of service opportunities for organizations and individual students. "There are a lot less time-consuming volunteer opportunities that students and organizations might not know about" White said "There are plenty of [service opportunities] that won't interfere with the current social or academic lives." written by Jessica Lowe The annual Kirksville Halloween Carnival entertained about 500 children Campus organizations such as Sigma Phi Epsilon Alpha Psi, helped the Kirksville Park and Recreation Office sponsor the canival (photo submitted) 144 organizations (Page 145) Student Ambassadors Special Interest FRONT ROW Rachel Carrico Angie Hudson, Kristin Sollars-adviser, Christina Davis, Erin Kelly. Angie Ingraham. Marjorie Iwai, Christina Meyer. SECOND ROW Crystal Rowland. Marissa Clickner, Angie Barnhill. April Howard, Neesheet Parikh, Emily Kendrick. Christy Truesdell Sonya Burgers. BACK ROW: Rolena Hadwiger, Amanda Eggers, Vivian Jensen, Mary Leitner, Allyson Wilson, Megan Over. Alison Robins. Student Council for Exceptional Children Education FRONT ROW Kirk Kasicki, Stephanie Schaller-president, Tina Holze, Darrah Moore-treasurer. Student Missouri State Teachers Association Education FRONT ROW Tom Harper, Nicole Nieters-president, Courtney Danner-secretary, Laura Hesley- treasurer, Erin Franks. BACK ROW Lisa Hustead, Crystal Shriver, Stephanie Starnes, Katie Allen Rebecca Geisz. SERVE Center 145 (Page 146) Finding the Melody Competing for semi-final advancement, six a cappella groups sing and entertain. Clad in black, Mosaic Whispers from Washington University (St. Louis) swept the awards taking best soloist, best arrangement, best overall performed song and first in the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA) quarter finals No. 3 of the Midwest region. Six groups, including Truman State University's own True Men competed in the ICCA held in Baldwin Auditorium on Feb. 10, 2001. Groups that performed included Impromptu and Fifth Element from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Con Brio of Grinnell College (Iowa), The 'Xtension Chords from the University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign), Mosaic Whispers and the True Men "We just emailed [ICCA] back and expressed interest [in hosting the event]," said senior Kyle Fieleke member of True Men "After some negotiation and funding from the Funds Allotment Council Truman was chosen." Admission was usually charged for the competition but since that was against Baldwin Hall rules, the Funds Allotment Council paid the ICCA a flat fee so the competition could be held at the University. "The top two finishers win the opportunity to attend- the semi-finals in member of True Men "The top two finishers of that competition go on to the finals performed at the Lincoln Center in New York." The ICCA brought in three impartial judges for the competition The judges presented awards for best soloist best arrangement best overall performed song best vocal percussion and best original work, as well as the overall rating. The winning group from Wash U said they had never competed before. "It was totally unexpected," said junior Jessica Elbert a third-year Mosaic member and winner of best sob with Alanis Morissette's "Uninvited" "It's totally awesome We came just wanting to do our personal best we were glad to make it into the competition at all" Some students said they had not made plans to attend the concert but had fun anyway. "I came out on a lark," sophomore Michael Harris said "All of them were really good though. They were six well-performed groups. The judges had a tough choice to make" The University of Wisconsin's Fifth Element took second place in the competition The second runner-up, who would advance if the other two groups were unable to perform, was Impromptu, also from the University of Wisconsin written by Chelsey Ilten "They were six well-performed groups. The judges had a tough choice to make." -Michael Harris, sophomore 146 organizations (Page 147) Left: Senior Jon Brader. True Men member, performs "I Will Survive." In 2000, True Men released their first full-length album. "Ten Miles from Nowhere." Below: Senior Tim Hudson, former True Men member, introduces the next performance. In fall 2000. a panel of judges selected the competitors from audition tapes. Above: University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's group. Fifth Element dances during their performance. Each group was allowed 15 minutes to show their talent, (photos by Elizabeth Hoppis) a cappella competition 147 (Page 148) More than just Dancing Showgirls are not just dancers entertaining halftime show audiences. They were as integral to our notion of football and basketball entertainment as the cheerleaders, the cannon and the Bulldog mascots. They were: the Showgirls Dance Squad. In 2001, the Showgirls made headway in their fight to be recognized by the Truman State University as a valuable and viable group. By the end of the fall semester, many members said they had gained more clout and attention from the University than ever before "They announce us at every time-out and each time We perform," junior Amanda Becker said. "The [University Gambler Marching Band] has even added us to their Web page" The Showgirls were on their way to becoming a fully-funded on-campus organization. They hoped to receive help with finances like other athletes and the cheerleaders. The Showgirls choreographed their own material auditioned new members and performed service projects. "We have done car washes as well as clinics for little girls during the football season," Becker said. The Showgirls also conducted workshops and performed at area high schools. In February, the Showgirls performed at La Plata High School as the halftime entertainment at a basketball game, where they were met with a standing ovation. The Showgirls also marched with KTRM 88.7 FM The Edge in the Homecoming parade "It was fun and it really gave us good PR," Junior Ashley Nassau said "If's a blast walking with KTRM because were there to broadcast the whole parade with them" Many members said none of this could have been done without the increase in campus-wide support. "We have a lot more support [this year] student body-wise," senior Julie Fridlington said The audition process changed from learning one dance and one cheer in the past to what 60 students went through in 2001-three days of dance rehearsals and an interview process. "It was more nerve-racking than hard" junior Justine Brooks said More important than any of the praise by the students or the University, the team became a tight- knit group of talented performers. "Showgirls is by far the group of my closest friends at Truman," Nassau said "We do everything together." written by Matthew Brown "Showgirls is by far the group of my closest friends at Truman. We do everything together." ~Ashley Nassau, junior 148 organizations (Page 149) Student Government Student Senate FRONT ROW Ed O'Toole-treasurer. Jessica Post-vice president, John Hilton-secretaiy. Ken Hussey- president, Derek Spellman, Rudy Arredondo, Sarah Linke. SECOND ROW: Beth Evers, Heather Lasher, Tanner Williams, Matthew Gorton Ryan Walkiewicz, Micah McKay, Kristin Walstrom Nolan White THIRD ROW Matthew Sebastian Kevin Roach, Adrianna Mayson Derek Lumsden Zac Burden Levi Giovanetto: Greg Irwin BACK ROW Jessica Loyet, Jeremiah Finn Kelsey Simpson Ken Fixman Matt Brooker, Wayne Yocum, Kyle Branson Amanda Brink. Social Fraternity Tau Kappa Epsilon FRONT ROW Jake Ruckman Tim Wolf, Jeff Danford-vice president Mike Mangiore-president Turk Behlmann-treasurer, Tom Rodeghero-secretary, Pete Moore, Heath Rieger. BACK ROW Ryan Douglass, Zack Wotawa, Louis Meyer, Paul Wemer, Casey Dikkers. Mike Diamond, Ben Edwards, Chinnapong Saicholpitak, Kevin Knickman Service Sorority Tau Lambda Sigma FRONT ROW Kyla Richtman Shannon Smith, Joanne Grayson-secretaiy. Kari Schuster-treasurer. Erin Ponder-vioe president Meg Wiechert-president Heather Frericks. Erin Shadensack, Laura Hesley. SECOND ROW Melissa Shriver, Rhonda Dunbar, Christina Carr, Christina Eberhard, Stephanie Starnes, Becky Boxleitner, Melissa Mitschele, Daphne Rutledge, Sarah Scherder, Jennifer Svitak. BACK ROW Melissa Coonfield Rachel Henning, Jennifer Mitchell Trad May, Angie Barnhill Eve Schlenk, Beth Schneider, Jaime Boulais, Lisa Amy. Junior Amanda Becker and senior Laura Carron perform at La Plata High School The 14-member Showgirls Dance Squad practiced eight to 10 hours per week, (photo by jo Ann Croghan) the Showgirls 149 (Page 150) Right: The Jazz Lab Band's 16 members perform for the Jazz Festival The band practiced three times per week as a class. Their festival selections included "Weekend in Monaco," "My Funny Valentine" and "Things Aren't What They Seem to Be." Left: Sophomore Maggie Crawford, Jazz Ensemble member, solos on her alto saxophone at the festival Crawford performed "Take Five," which was composed by Paul Desmond and arranged by Dave Wolpe. All that Jazz In a brownish-gray suit and a hat, wearing a single silver feather earring and dreadlocks down to his waist, he walked on stage with saxophone in hand. The musical stylings of professional jazz musician Bobby Watson rolled over the audience seated in Baldwin Auditorium on Feb. 24, 2001. "[Watson was] really, really amazing," said freshman Greg Guntli piano player and Jazz Lab Band member. "He knows an extreme amount about jazz." Watson's evening performance with the University Jazz Lab Band and the Jazz Ensemble brought an end to the 33rd Phi Mu Alpha Jazz Festival. "[My favorite part] was the last song," said junior Andrew Coon, Jazz Festival co-chair. "Preparation for the next year's jazz fest starts the day after. The accumulation of 365 days of work is the last song." Hard work from the 27 active members and eight pledges of Phi Mu Alpha was what allowed the festival to take place. They were responsible for everything, including fundraising. "We run it; we fund it" Goon said. "This is an entirely student-run festival" Each year's festival had an all-day high school and junior high school jazz band competition, music clinics and an evening performance highlighted by a special guest musician. Thirty-six high school and junior high bands competed in the 2001. "[High school band members] were excited all day about playing and being able to stay for the concert and seeing a professional musician," said sophomore Jeromy Cannon, Phi Mu Alpha pledge. Watson and Pavel Wlosok, instructor of jazz studies, fielded questions during the music clinic "When I was a child, I woke up in the morning and until I went to bed I would practice," Watson said answering a question on how much he practiced to reach his current caliber of musicianship. "It got to the point where my mom and dad would make me go outside because if it were up to me, I would spend all day, every day with music" For two and a half hours that evening Baldwin Auditorium was filled with the sounds of jazz. "It isn't only for people who love jazz," Cannon said "Everybody can listen and enjoy the concert." As applause poured from the crowd after each song, for one musician there was a more unique sense of gratification after performing his solo. "When I played and getting to play with Bobby Watson, I blew the hell out of my solo," said freshman Nicholas Johnson, Phi Mu Alpha pledge and saxophonist. "After I blew my solo, [Watson] leaned over and said 'I could feel you man,' and that was the best thing that has ever happened to me" written by Jessica Lowe 150 organizations (Page 151) Left: Famous alto saxophonist Bobby Watson Joins the Jazz Festival for the last song of the night Watson was a Lawrence, Kan. native and earned his degree in music theory and composition from the University of Miami (Fla.). Above: The Jazz Orchestra from Valley High School (West Des Moines. Iowa) performs at the Phi Mu Alpha Jazz Festival Valley High School brought five of the thirty-six bands that competed at the festival (photos by Elizabeth Hoppis) jazz festival 151 (Page 152) Service Sorority Tau Lambda Sigma FRONT ROW Jayme Ruethain, Hannah Casillo, Amanda Jacobsen. Rachael Clouse, Jenny Pottroff. SECOND ROW Heather Pogue, Gina Mack, Nichole Eagle, Kristen Stanley, Jennifer Ruethain, Lisa Weber. BACK ROW: Chancy Cox, Crystal Rowland, Monique Funkenbusch, Tierra Royal Justine Brooks, Nicole Vazquez, Katie Yoell A Cappella Ensemble True Men FRONT ROW Tony Esterly, Corey Webel Casey Morris, Dustin Sollars, Christopher Lowry. BACK ROW: Nicholas Cloud, Brad Herndon, Derek White, Jonathan Brader, Kyle Fieleke Television TruNews FRONT ROW: Andrea Hein, Joe Gaffney, Kesha Facen. BACK ROW Heather Hedrick, Melissa Shriver- executive producer, Kirsten Procter. 152 organizations (Page 153) Above: Senior Marjorie Iwai places flowers on top of a paper chain on the Quad. Students and faculty bought flowers in remembrance of friends or family who were affected by eating disorders, (photo by Beth Shannon) Left: Illuminating their way with candles, students walk through campus as a part of Rape Awareness Week. Other activities during the week included a speaker and a coping workshop for victims and friends, (photo by Ryan Ruffatti) Education was not limited to the classroom, studying long hours at the library or last- minute cramming for exams. Instead several student organizations worked diligently to promote education on current issues through extracurricular activities. "Mainly we try to educate ourselves, to educate other people;" said senior Michelle Bandy, juvenile diabetes chair for Cardinal Key National Honor Society. Cardinal Key served its national philanthropy. Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, by educating students through pamphlets, awareness tables and fundraisers. "We hope [education] will help people realize diabetes is a lifelong disease that has severe consequences," Bandy said Organizations across campus worked to increase awareness about many controversial issues. Lambda Chi Alpha and Eta Sigma Gamma worked together to encourage education on rape awareness. They sponsored activities and a speaker during Rape Awareness Week. The speaker was an interactive experience that addressed several groups of students individually. Eta Sigma Gamma, Alpha Sigma Gamma and Alpha Phi Omega worked together to present Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Along with sponsoring a panel discussion and speaker, the groups organized a "Healthy Body Image Fair" and a commemoration service for those victimized by an eating disorder. Senior Melissa Reese, ASG's chairperson for the event, said she was proud of the program's success. "Even if you don't know eating disorders are out there, recognition is a start," Reese said. Raising awareness about cancer, Tau Lambda Sigma alumna Amy Hermann said the organization brought in a speaker on women's empowerment issues, participated and helped publicize for the American Cancer Society's "Relay for Life" fundraiser and celebrated Cancer Awareness Month with a variety of activities. "As far as the cancer awareness, I think that it is important for everyone to pitch in and help. It is a great cause," Hermann said. These student organizations shared the goal of educating their peers on issues that affected students' daily lives. "We want people to sit and reflect, as well as discuss," said junior Kevin Doll, external Vice President of Lambda Chi Alpha written by Missy Burger Raising Awareness awareness weeks 153 (Page 154) Above: At the first event of Student Senate week. Freshman Rhiannon Shoults receives hot chocolate from freshman Michael Shelton, a student senator. Student Senate Week informed students about Student Senate, its purpose and way to get involved (photo by Julia Karll) Right: Freshmen Lavette Wilder and Kristin Walstrom take advantage of the free cookies at the Cookie Forum. Senators discussed issues such as reintroducing an on-campus lake and talked about University history with students at the Cookie Forum, (photo by Ally Mizulski) 154 organizations (Page 155) Left: Acting out a scene from "Braveheart," freshman Andrew Sarithson rides freshman Matt Kazy while reciting "... but they'll never take our freedom!" Sarithson and Kazy won a $50 gift certificate to Wal-Mart as a first place prize in the Gong Show (photo by Hannah Karll) Right Freshmen Sarah Linke and Traci Daffer lip sync to the Dixie Chicks' "Goodbye Earl" in the Gong Show hosted by Student Senate and the Residential Hall Association About 15 groups performed in the show, and three prizes were awarded, (photo by Hannah Karll) Listening to Students Student Senators reach out to their peers to improve the University experience. Every Sunday at 6 p.m. the Truman State University Student Senate met to debate campus issues. If someone dropped by, they would hear discussion ranging from campus safety to academic policy. Many students knew about the Student Senate, but many did not know exactly what their University role was. "Student Senate is here to represent the students' issues to the administration, whatever issues may come up," said senior Ken Hussey, Student Senate president. "We discuss anything from issues in the residence halls to the aesthetics of the campus, really anything in the daily life of a student. We make sure that the students' best interests are taken care of." Senators also participated in monthly outreaches where they learned about student concerns. "Each senator is responsible for going and talking to one organization and one individual student," sophomore Heather Lasher said "We get suggestions that go into a binder, and then committees go through and see what they can do." Student Senate had many committees that worked on problems such as student affairs, campus environment public relations, external affairs and academic affairs. Once Student Senate knew the opinions of the students, and if enough students felt strongly about something, Student Senate would make a resolution "After a resolution is made, we then take it the Undergraduate Council and Faculty Senate," Lasher said "When we have gotten student input we can go and say, 'this is what the students want, and this is what the Student Senate thinks can be done about it.' The more student input we have, the more productive we can be. Even if it isn't a change, we're also here to maintain a status quo." Senior Jon Stegen, Student Activities Board president worked close to the Student Senate and said that he saw the Senate as an intermediary between the students, staff and administration "Every student on campus can't be heard individually," Stegen said "The Senate listens to students' concerns and then presents them to the proper people." If students had concerns, they could also e-mail Student Senate or speak with a senator. "Were the mouthpiece of the students," Lasher said written by Chelsey Ilten student senate 155 (Page 156) The basement of the Pi Kappa Phi house slowly began to fill with a crowd of people for Sunday dinner. The dinner was not the same as every other Sunday though, it was the Pi Kap's annual Empathy Dinner. The Empathy Dinner was held as a way to raise money for the fraternity's philanthropy, PUSH America "The philanthropy is designed to raise awareness of people with disabilities," senior Tom O'Brien said. "What makes this philanthropy special is that it was founded nationally by our fraternity." Previous to 2001, the Empathy Dinner was limited to Pi Kaps and Alpha Sigma Gamma members. In 2001, the dinner was opened to organization members campus-wide. "The dinner raises money, but we hope more to raise awareness around campus that is why we decided to open the dinner up to everyone," junior Mike Young said. "At the dinner, everyone has a partner. One will be assigned a simulated handicap, such as blindness, and the other will have to help them eat." Students who attended the dinner said they went for a variety of reasons, and some did not know what to expect. "I thought that the dinner sounded different. I have never been to anything like this, and that is why I decided to come," sophomore Mary Dziewa said. "I expect that we are all going to laugh at each other for years to coma" The diners were given simulated handicaps such as blindness, muteness or no use of their hands. The "disabilities" gave students a chance to experience the challenges produced by ordinary tasks. "It is not very fun to not be able to use my hands for anything, especially when are you used to using them," junior Bryan Vanderhoof said "I don't feel like I can do hardly anything." Those who were helping their partners eat also faced a new situation that helped raise their awareness of having a disability. "It is kind of difficult to serve her because I feel like I am treating her like a helpless person," junior Meghan Finnegan said Many students said the dinner left them with an awareness they had not had before. "It's not every day that you sit down and close your eyes and try to do ordinary stuff," freshman Marty Glenn said "It's scary, I just felt really alone" written by Elizabeth Hoppis Promoting Empathy Above: Sophomore Mary Dziewa is being fed by junior Megan Finnegan at the Pi Kappa Phi Empathy Dinner. Dziewa's simulated handicap was the inability to use her hands. Right: Patrons eating at the Empathy Dinner simulate a handicap to raise handicap awareness. Tickets for the dinner cost $4 if purchased in advance and $5 at the door. All profits went to PUSH America (photo by Elizabeth Hoppis) 156 organizations (Page 157) Unique Ensemble Religious Music Group FRONT ROW Nicol Arrington, LaJeanne Grinnage-secretary, April Warren-Grice-adviser, Matthew Scott Tanginia May-president Shabaka Williams, Jeremiah McCluney, Tisha Spence, Monique Murray. SECOND ROW: Ebony Moore, Yorba Johnson, Kinyotta Johnson Tonya Sanders, Lekesha Dean Adrienne Johnson Ashley Smith, Robert Jones, Harry Cecil Baneika Jordan BACK ROW Karisa Lawson Melissa Bevel Tara Johnson April Howard, Tara Kachipande, Cherayla Davis, Crystal Bowers, Franchesca Little, Kelly Sepulveda. University Swingers Dance FRONT ROW Erin McFarland-co-president, Nick Welchert-secretary, Nathan Harman-co-president, Luke Andermann-treasurer, Hilary Wright-secretary. SECOND ROW Charlotte Schnellbacher, Kristen Shelver, Tanya Sydorenko, Kristen Gibson Doug Baer, Devin Weishuhn Nathan Personett, Anaeli Arvelo, Nicole Wilson THIRD ROW Annie Youngwirth, Elizabeth Huitt Kristin Walstrom, Peggy Luensmann Thomas Barnowski Gerrad Jones, Kristen Heidbreder, Lindsey Wendleton Katie Gilpin Nicole Pender. BACK ROW Suzanne Thomas, Jonathan Sanders, Lauren Moyer, Sarah Cope, Scott Schuchard, Shawnna Gewin Rebecca Fleming, Stephanie Tiemann Mike Chen Venture Crew Outdoors FRONT ROW Sam Valenti-vice president Nathan Chisholm-president Kenneth Carter-adviser, Julie Noelker-secretary, Isaac Stayton-treasurer. SECOND ROW Jennifer Clapp, Rebecca Jaycox, Tanya Hentges, Eric Patterson Kevin Gibson Tyler Schmidt, Alicia Boris, Tracy Cox. BACK ROW Elizabeth Carpenter, Eilene Kuehnle, Peggy Luensmann Mary Ziegler, Wiliam Ganaway, Rebecca Kudrna. Marlo Warner. empathy dinner 157 (Page 158) Endurance sports in general, and triathlon specifically, are lonely man's games. The preparation is really the team thing, but the actual competition is more individualistic." ~Nick Phillips, junior 158 organizations (Page 159) Junior Nick Phillips competes in the annual Too Tails Two 5K race held on St. Patrick's Day. Phillips finished in 18 min. 24 sec., which placed him in the top 10. (photo submitted) Going the Distance Triathletes' main focus is on striving to meet individual goals while competing in three events. A club encouraging members to place physical demands on their bodies in the water, on wheels and on the track sparked some interest among Truman State University students in 2001. Sophomore Jeff Baum served as president for the Truman State Triathlon Club. Baum said he started the club to promote awareness of triathlon competitions in Kirksville and surrounding areas. Triathlons are a combination of swimming, biking and running, in that order," Baum said Triathlon Club members consisted of students who were interested in training together, but most members did not have any triathlon experience prior to joining. Because of the varying experience of the team, the group focused on different workouts and individual goals. "Lifetime fitness and health is a major goal of the team," Baum said Baum said the team tried to bike or run together for one and a half to two hours each week to train. Training with other people provided motivation "Endurance sports in general and triathlon specifically, are lonely man's games," Junior Nick Phillips said "The preparation is really the team thing, but the actual competition is more individualistic" Phillips also said the team mainly competed in International Distance races, in which the distances varied The races are usually approved by the United States Triathlon Association" Phillips said Phillips said the club was a good way to find out more about triathlons and meet people with similar interests. "It gets us to know other people that are interested in [triathlons] at the University," junior David Grant said The club was new and most members had never participated in a triathlon prior to joining; Phillips said each person was at a completely different level of training. "As a club, were still kind of in our teething phase," Phillips said The team was formed mostly by word-of-mouth. Baum said there was not a huge interest in triathlons at the University, but that anyone who was interested was welcome to attend the meetings. The team discussed upcoming races, techniques and sometimes even held seminars at their meetings. James Padfield club adviser and assistant professor of Health and Exercise Science, gave a presentation on pre-race nutrition and preparation The members also discussed at meetings potential equipment problems with bicycles and how to prevent injuries. The team was one of 56 associated with the Collegiate Triathlon Association "The CTA is trying to just devleop itself and get more colleges involved" Phillips said Triathlon was an Olympic sport for the first time in the 2000 Summer Games. USA Triathlon recruited Baum one of the national organization s members, to start a team for collegiate racing that would aid in the building of youth programs to create a selection pool for future Olympic teams. Baum was ranked ninth in the nation among 18 to 19-year-old males for 2000 by the USAT. "I want to go as far as I can" Baum said written by Jennifer Intihar triathlon 159 (Page 160) Cutting tax Anxiety Students volunteer to help community members with income taxes. The pain that tax season brought was eased by the members of Beta Alpha Psi and the Accounting Club. The two organizations came together to offer the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program to Truman State University students and Kirksville residents. The VITA program had been offered for more than 10 years, but the joint effort between Beta Alpha Psi and the Accounting Club was relatively new. "VITA is a nationwide program ... a lot of other colleges do this," said senior Carrie Phillips, Accounting Club secretary and Beta Alpha Psi vice president of community service In most instances, VITA volunteers had to participate in a mandatory training session through the Internal Revenue Service. However, associate professor of accounting Steve Klein conducted a three-hour crash course that helped train student volunteers. Regardless, a certified public accountant still had to review the work of the student volunteers after they were finished The VITA program was aimed at serving low-income community members and students who needed help with their taxes. Beta Alpha Psi the Accounting Club, Klein and five other faculty members provided four sessions of VITA that were held in Violette Hall Senior Angela Schmitz, Accounting Club president, said the convenient location drew in many students. The only problem Beta Alpha Psi and Accounting Club members encountered was that some clients had to wait about 15 minutes to be served. If clients had information prepared before volunteers started working with them, things seemed to run more smoothly. "Short returns only take 30 minutes or an hour," Schmitz said The services seemed to be needed by those who took advantage of them "My taxes were really confusing," said junior Allie May, who used VITA for assistance "I really appreciated their help." VITA also benefited those who volunteered their services. "It is a good experience in preparing official returns for real people" said senior Donald Wray, president of Beta Alpha Psi 'We get to make judgment calls and act in a professional manner towards the clients." Wray said he felt that students got a lot out of helping low income and elderly people as well as young families and students, with their taxes. "We provide a community service and valuable experience to the students, so everyone wins," Klein said written by Katie Stacy (Page 161) Sophomore Heidi Ross examines tax information with community member Joan Sanders. About 80 students from Beta Alpha Psi and the Accounting Club participated in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, (photo by Elizabeth Hoppis) Walt Disney World College Program Special Interest FRONT ROW Neil Copeland Stephanie Weber-president. Megan Hackmann-treasurer. BACK ROW Olga Brady. Amy Atkins, Christie Williamsen-secretary, Kimberly Carpenter. Tim Wallner. Wesley House Religious FRONT ROW Eric Anderson-campus minister, Sarah Hamilton, Nick Kindred Laura Green Megan Iverson Kim Watson Victoria Wert, Adrienne Zeiter. SECOND ROW: Justin McAninch, Beth Snyder, John Sherwood Doug White Scott Niermann Kyle Rader, Daniel Gladish, Walter Goats. Jill Corbett Allyson Fitzgerald Laura Schmitz. BACK ROW: Stephanie Cox, Laura Ehlmann Reon Sines, Amanda Brown Melanie Hurst Christina Meyer, Shannon Wise Jennifer Truesdale Elizabeth Lueker. Women's Resource Center Special Interest FRONT ROW Melissa Seifert-staff coordinator, Whitney Barnes-director. Amanda Reed-historian Robyn Hiatt BACK ROW: Jessica Cohenour, Shannon Westermeier, Curt Stokes, Laura Cox, Katie Yoell tax assistance 161 (Page 162) Fund-raising in Disguise Paintball tournament entertains University students and benefits Special Olympics. It seemed like a beautiful day for a stroll in the woods until a dime-sized capsule filled with green paint exploded on a white sweatshirt. The first Tau Kappa Epsilon paintball tournament was held March 24, 2001 and raised about $350 for Special Olympics. The tournament lasted all day and involved double-elimination rounds with 11 teams of five competing. No prior experience was necessary and equipment was provided "It was more fun because I got to move around more than the first time I played" sophomore John Schroeder said "We had more strategy this time" The cost was $50 per team, which was reasonable compared to current market prices. "If you're going to play paintball anywhere it's going to cost you $20 per afternoon," said junior Jeff Danford committee member who organized the tournament. "I've never seen a place that costs less than $20 to play paintball" The winning team walked away with coupons for restaurants such as Ailerons and Bellacino's. One member of the winning team, sophomore Robert Miller, said winning was not his only motivation "We went into it looking for a good time, but the pride of winning the tournament was more than any coupon could have gotten us," Miller said The motivation for other participants was far more entertainment-oriented "We just wanted to go play in our camouflage," Schroeder said "We got a bunch of military science students so we could have fun and play in the dirt." Danford said he was pleased with this addition to the TKE traditions. "We just need to get the message out," Danford said "They're playing paintball for cheap and they have a chance to win money, and also it is for a good cause" Many of the teams signed up during the 24 hours before the tournament. This posed a problem for TKE vice president, junior Paul Wemer, who helped organize the teams. "It was a pain to do brackets because people were signing up so late and the teams kept changing," Wemer said In the final competition, Not-so-Good was defeated by Jimmy Tango's FatBusters. Miller said he was sure the last-place team enjoyed the tournament as much as he did being on the winning team Jimmy Tango's FatBusters. "I plan on doing it again next year," Miller said "It's a really good time; everybody has fun, and it supports the Special Olympics at the same time" The tournament was open to faculty, students and community members. "I think it was a successful tournament that ended up having more teams than the TKE's had thought," Miller said "It showed the diversity of the TKE's fund-raising abilities." The fraternity raised money for Special Olympics every fall with a sleep-a-thon, but 2001 was the first year they instituted a spring fund-raising activity. Danford said he had high hopes for the tournament's future "Maybe in five years we'll have 35 teams... that would raise a whole lot of money for the Special Olympics," Danford said written by Diana Smith Sophomores Robert Miller and Mike Shaughnessy add sticks to their camouflage. Tau Kappa Epsilon raised about $350 for Special Olympics, (photo by Elizabeth Hoppis) 162 organizations (Page 163) "We went into it looking for a good time, but the pride of winning the tournament was more than any coupon could have gotten us."-Robert Miller, sophomore paintball tournament 163 (Page 164) Social/Service Sorority Zeta Phi Beta FRONT ROW Carmen Taylor-treasurer, Tanginia May-president, Yvonne Winbush-vice president and secretary. 164 organizations (Page 165) Competing in the prose portion of the Bulldog Invitational senior Melinda Lydon performs "Things That Make the Heart Beat Faster." Lydon also competed in Impromptu and Public Address during other competitions in 2001. Sophomore Tyler Unsell Kevin Minch, director of forensics and Todd Hohn. assistant director of forensics tab scores for the Bulldog Invitational The Invitational returned in 2001 after a one-year absence, (photos by Colleen Brown) When the Truman State University Speech and Debate Team appeared at tournaments during the 2000-01 season the competitors took notice "We had a strong showing at all the tournaments this year, so people know who we are now," sophomore Heather Carmack said. Kevin Minch, assistant professor of communication and director of the forensics team, said he attributed the success of the team to a combination of talent, work ethic, organization and motivation It was this combination that earned the debate team third place in the National Parliamentary Debate Association National Championship Tournament in March. The forensics team consisted of 40 students, assistant director Todd Holm and Minch. In a typical week, team members spent 12 to 15 hours on forensics, including one-on-one coaching, team practice and individual research "It takes a lot of time to be successful" Carmack said. The 11 events students participated in were categorized by three genres: limited preparation, public speaking and interpretation. Students had the opportunity to travel to tournaments across the country. "Students travel about every other weekend, and Todd and I travel every weekend," Minch said. The team also played host for the Bulldog Invitational in February and competed against two members of the British National Debate team in an event called "British Invasion" in October. "[The British debaters] were kind of nervous because we were the national champions, and we were kind of nervous because one of them was a world champion," Carmack said. The achievements reached by the forensics team indicated that the University's 102-year speech and debate tradition was still thriving. The team attended 18 tournaments and acquired 376 awards throughout the season. At the state tournament, the team walked away as state champions in individual events, and won the combined sweepstakes award indicating the team obtained the most points overall in speech and debate events. "I think we are the deepest team in the country right now, our practice rounds are very helpful because we are practicing against very quality people," senior Shane Mecham said. written by Jessica Stelter A matter of Debate speech and debate team 165 (Page 166) Right: Seniors Dafros Mudyirwa and Lum Ntumngia and freshman Mangwi Ntumngia display a Central African dance. The Central African dance involved instruments as an important element, (photo by Jennifer Main) Left: Freshman Fadzai Smout, senior Dafros Mudyirwa and freshmen Martha Miricho and Nyambura Ndegwa demostrate a Southern African dance. Participant endurance was an important element of the Southern African dance, (photo by Jennifer Main) Cultural Expression Students promote understanding of Africa with a display of diversity. Dancing, acting, fashion and poetry made up "Sights and Sounds of Africa," an original production that was brought to Truman State University by the African Students Association (ASA), a newly- charted organization in the Spring of 2001. "A lot of people put in a lot of hours, and we were pretty happy with the success of the show," said junior Thoko Kachipande, president of ASA. Members of ASA and other volunteers performed in the program, which several staff members and students attended The production began with a fashion show exhibiting different styles from several African countries. "All the costumes were the students'," Kachipande said "They were things that students brought from their different countries." The performers entertained the audience with dances from Southern and Central Africa along with skits and poems related to African traditions. "'Sights and Sounds was the very first thing we did so we have to keep up with something to remain active as ASA" said sophomore Satomi Maeda ASA member, in regard to furthering ASA's popularity with performances. ASA had 25 members in spring 2001; membership was open to anyone who was interested in African culture "We are very group oriented and everyone has a say," Kachipande said "It is a rewarding and a good feeling." ASA's main purpose, was to educate the campus about African culture and history while dispelling misconceptions students and faculty may have had about African people and their heritage "Africa holds such a wealth of knowledge culture and beauty that a lot of Americans ... aren't really aware of and aren't exposed to," said sophomore Diana Smith. " [ASA] has huge potential in exposing some of that beauty." written by Laura Medrala 166 organizations (Page 167) Left: Senior Jason Amster models an African costume from Ghana during the event's fashion show. The fashion show had about 25 participants from the African Student Association (photo by Jennifer Main) Above: Members of the African Student Association hand out event information for "Sights and Sounds of Africa" ASA's purpose was to educate the campus on African cultures, (photo by Jo Ann Croghan) African Students Association 167 (Page 168) Heading to the Carnival Truman State University's Dog Days festival got a makeover in 2001. "This year we tried to go with more of a carnival-type atmosphere," said senior Turk Behlmann, chair of the Dog Days committee Student Activities Board made changes for the 2001 festival with hopes of renewing public interest and excitement. Over the years, Dog Days participation had decreased since students seemed to grow tired of the same repetitive events. "Dog Days my freshman year couldn't have been too terribly exciting because I can't even remember if I went or not" senior Sean O'Brian said. There was no theme to the 2001 festival a change SAB members made to enable them to bring in the attractions they wanted. "We started looking back at the past Dog Days themes... and other than the fact that it had 'Dog' in the title, the theme didn't really stick with anything they did at the events," Behlmann said. The main event during Dog Days was the skydiving simulator on the rugby field. The machine used bursts of air to blast students an average of 40 feet in the air. "We thought [the skydiving simulator] looked really cool so we decided to bring it to Dog Days," said freshman Gretchen Ott, member of the Dog Days Committee. Dog Days also had an old-time photo booth where students could dress up as characters from old movies and a free tie-dying booth. Instead of the usual all-day concert, the University Jazz Band played in the afternoon SAB members tried to get a main speaker as in years past, but their efforts fell through. "We were hoping for [a guest speaker], but if it fell through we weren't too concerned because Dog Days would rock anyway," Behlmann said. The rides were free, and the majority of the booths were either free or inexpensive. With all the changes and improvements, the Dog Days committee said they hoped they set a new standard for future Dog Days. They also hoped they had saved the festival's reputation and that students would continue to show up for future Dog Days' activities. "Hopefully we can teach an old dog a new trick," Behlmann said. written by Sara Landers Dog Days Then & Now Dog Days began in 1986. The original name was University Day. In 1986 it was held over four days. Nine groups sponsored booths for Dog Days in 2001. Approximately 750 people attended Dog Days in 2001. *Facts were from the Student Activities Board Dog Days' archives. 168 organizations (Page 169) Left: Freshmen Ndidi Okanu and Yanki Ukyab attempt the bungee run. The women raced to see who could get the farthest before the cord pulled them back. Below: Sophomore Laura Andersen falls into the dunk tank at Dog Days. Marry students and administrators volunteered to sit in the tank and be dunked. Above: Sophomore Anna Weber tries the Skydive Simulator. The simulator cost approximately $4,000 to bring to Dog Days, (photos by Robin Perrtree) Dog Days 169 (Page 170) Right: Junior Allison Carr jumps with her horse, Ben, during the Circus Equus. A "Parade of Stallions" was also included in the Circus Equus. Community members who owned a horse could participate in the parade, (photo by Ally Muzulski) Left: Junior Chris Alford steps up as he is named "Ag God" while runners-up. sophomores David Trott and Justin Kelley, watch. Agriculture students were eligible to vote for the Ag god and goddess, (photo by Tina Patel) Honoring Aggies National Agriculture Week offers fun activities and awareness for all students. During the 2001 National Agriculture Week held in March, several organizations sponsored events geared toward educating students and the community about agriculture in our society. Sigma Alpha Alpha Gamma Rho, Horseman's Association and Collegiate Farm Bureau planned for months the events that took place during National Agriculture Week. "We started planning in January," said senior Katie Dallam, member of the Collegiate Farm Bureau "We started talking about stuff we want to do and how we want to do it." National Agriculture Week offered events for both the community and Truman State University students. A kickoff barbecue was attended by about 50 people and began the week's events. "We had tables set up throughout the week," said junior Dodie Wear, member of Sigma Alpha An agriculture wheel of knowledge was set up in the Student Union Building, and facts about farming were placed in residence hall cafeterias. Junior Shannon Klepper, member of Sigma Alpha said that they also held an "Aggies at the Spike" event where agriculture science majors went to the Golden Spike for a drink and mingled with other students and residents, answering questions about agriculture. "We focused on having fun this year," Dallam said. Later in the week, the Collegiate Farm Bureau sponsored the first Agriculture Issues Conference Dallam said 63 people came from across Missouri to attend three different workshops. "We made it welcome to anyone and it was a good turnout for the first year [of the conference]," Klepper said Farm tours were also given to second graders at the Science Outdoor Instructional Laboratory. Children learned how to groom cows, attended a petting zoo and enjoyed a hayride. The children also learned about farm safety and watched a veterinary demonstration "They got to make apple cider," Wear said "It went real well." The week ended just as it started-with a barbecue held on Saturday. "There, we crowned our Ag god and goddess," Dallam said "It was Chris Alford and Jenn Scott." written by Jen Crosswhite 170 organizations (Page 171) Left: Assistant Professor of Agriculture Michael Seipel passes out candy to an area child. Seipel raised the most money for Sigma Alpha's "Do the Dare" event, which required him to dress as a bunny, (photo by Tina Patel) Above: Agriculture faculty, students and community members eat at a barbecue sponsored by the Horseman's Association and Alpha Gamma Rho. The free dinner was catered by Western's Meat Market, (photo by Tina Patel) agriculture week 171 (Page 172) Community Service Volunteers reach out to help improve the Kirksville Community through service projects with The Big Event. Truman State University and Kirksville residents were rarely known to join hands, but on March 30, 2001, approximately 70 University students stood ready to make themselves part of the Kirksville community, many for the first time "I finally feel I'm a part of Kirksville," said senior Paul Stock, an Alpha Phi Omega member. "I've lived here for four years, and only now can I call myself a Kirksville resident." The Big Event was a day of service that offered University students the opportunity to repay the Kirksville community for its support during the school year. Students lent a hand to residents in need of anything from yard work to ceiling repairs. Beyond service, the event also meant taking time to meet some Kirksville residents. "It means helping out the community, getting to know them on a more personal level" said freshman Nicole Kellogg, Alpha Gamma Delta committee representative Stock brought the idea of The Big Event to Kirksville after visiting Texas A&M University (College Station) in 1999. "I didn't realize what a big thing it was going to be," said freshman Gretchen Ott Student Activities Board committee representative "It really turned out to be a lot of hard work, but good work." The Funds Allotment Council provided cash contributions and some Kirksville hardware stores gave the committee discounts on supplies, while restaurants such as Fazoli's, Subway, Taco Bell and Baltimore Bagels donated food for the volunteers. With nothing but positive feedback, the volunteers hoped The Big Event would become an annual event. "It can be a totally fun and exciting thing that people can look forward to in the spring, just like people look forward to Homecoming in the fall" said junior Christie Hall APO member. Stock said he thought the University had the capability to make this a campus-wide event. "I think we've set a lot of really good groundwork for next year and following years for this to really take off," Stock said. "I would really like to see 1,000 volunteers at some point." written by Jill Becvar "I finally feel I'm part of Kirksville. I've lived here for four years, and only now can I call myself a Kirksville resident."~Paul Stock, senior 172 organizations (Page 173) Left: Freshman Mike Lovinguth rakes leaves at a Kirksville resident's home. Participants finished 22 projects in the community, (photo by Hannah Karll) Below: Sophomore Joe Gutting repairs a gutter as junior Dan Newcomb holds the ladder. Volunteers worked for three hours, (photo by Hannah Karll) Above: Junior Lisa Hampton and freshman Morgan Moody clean pews at the First Christian Church. Planning for The Big Event began in October 2000. (photo by Kim Pedersen) The Big Event 173 (Page 174) 174 organizations (Page 175) The crowd waits for Republican speaker Phyllis Schlaffly to begin talking about her anti-feminist and pro-family views. Schlaffly had promoted profamily ideas with the book she wrote called "A Choice not an Echo" in 1972 (photo by Beth Shannon) Elections All About Parties Every four years political conversations and speculations about who would be the next president of the United States were heard throughout the country. Traditionally, college-aged people had a low turnout at the polls, but the four major political parties at Truman State University, the College Democrats, College Republicans, College Greens and Truman Libertarians, all did their part to inform students on the candidates and issues. The plan was to motivate students to vote Nov. 7, 2000. The College Democrats brought Democrat Steve Carroll, who ran for the United States House of Representatives in Missouri's 9th district, to the University. "We wanted to have a congressional candidate come to campus, and he has just treated northeast Missouri so well" junior Jessica Post said. Carroll lost to incumbent Kenny Hulsholf for the congressional seat, but Post said his presence on campus was just another way to help educate voters. The party also participated in campus debates, informational sessions and a discussion panel on women's issues. There are a lot of conservatives on campus," Post said "We hoped the panel would clear up any misconceptions that people may have about how the parties stood on issues facing women." All four parties participated in the panel "A lot of people aren't aware of the issues or the pro-active Green Party ideas on feminism and issues pertaining directly to women," said freshman Stephanie Malin, president of College Greens. Malin said she had hoped the open forum would promote presidential candidate Ralph Nadar's progressive stance on women in politics and his female running mate, Winona LaDuke. There were many students active in the political scene. Junior Scott Niermann, president of the College Republicans, was no exception. Niermann said his party had registration cards at all the organization's meetings so students would register to vote. "We thought that it was our responsibility for College Republicans to make voter registration cards available for those who didn't know the steps to register or didn't have the time to go to the Court House," Niermann said The College Republicans also brought several political figures to campus so students could learn about their party's platform (Continued on page 176) I think the only wasted vote is where a person votes for a candidate that they don't believe in."- Justin Kempf, Truman Libertarians president political organizations 175 (Page 176) Elections (Continued from page 175) "[It was] good for students to put a face with a name and get a flavor of their personality," Neirmann said Neirmann predicted that the election would have an extremely high voter turnout because of the close race between the presidential candidates. Some students made jokes about alleviating the overcrowding at the polls. "All Republicans should vote on [Tuesday] the seventh and all Democrats should wait to vote on [Wednesday] the eighth," Neirmann said The Libertarians invited their vice presidential candidate, Art Olivier, to speak at the University. Olivier discussed the libertarian platform and encouraged students to not be afraid of "wasting their vote" on a Browne/Olivier ticket. 'We have to vote for change to achieve change," Olivier said Junior Justin Kempf, president of the Truman Libertarians, said he believed in the Libertarian candidates and would not for a minute consider his straight party vote as a waste. "I think the only wasted vote is where a person votes for a candidate that they don't believe in," Kempf said "I never see my vote as wasted" Malin said she shared the view that third-party voting was not a waste if the voter's confidence in the candidate's stance was strong. "I voted for Nadar," Malin said "I was voting with my heart and my conscience because I believe in the Green Party and the stance that it takes." The presidential race was one of the closest this country had ever seen. At 1 am. on Nov. 8, there was still no clear winner of the election. At 2 am. Gov. George W. Bush was declared the winner, but at 3 a.m. a mandatory recount was issued for the state of Florida because the difference between the candidates was one half of a percentage point. "I was up all night watching," sophomore Eddie Brauer said "When Gore had Florida it was great; when Bush won Florida it was finally over, but now it is getting ridiculous." On Nov. 17, the nation was still waiting. Vice President Al Gore held the popular vote over the whole country winning by 200,000 votes, but by constitutional law the Electoral College had the final say. Gore and Bush both needed Florida's electoral votes to win the presidency. Whoever lost Florida lost the election Even party organizers on campus were ready for the drama to end The College Democrats had been fundraising for the presidential election since 1998. "We just want everything to be over," Post said "Of course we want Gore to win but there's really nothing more we can do." written by Jon Benedict and Kate Strobel All About Parties 176 organizations (Page 177) Left: Senior John Halski. College Greens member, helps senior Patrick Hill register to vote. Political organizations brought voter registration cards to campus to encourage students to vote. The organizations worked to get students involved. Left: Junior Scott Niermann speaks on behalf of the College Republicans at a debate held by Student Advisers. The political groups debated over social security and prescription drugs which were important issues in the 2000 election Below: Junior Kevin Heyen and seniors Ryan Kennedy and Jessica Post, College Democrats, discuss affirmative action which constituted an effort by employees to address discrimination Some felt that affirmative action was reverse discrimination (photos by Beth Shannon) Political Organizations Then & Now In 1960, the Young Democrats was the first political group. The Young Democrats main focus was to host politicians. In 2000, there were four chartered political groups. Many students worked directly with the candidates they supported. *facts were from 1960-1965 Echo Yearbooks and Campus Activities and Organizations Center political organizations 177 (Page 178) More room for Worship Attendance increase requires an addition to the Newman Center. Regular attendance numbers had more than doubled for the Catholic Newman Center over the past 10 years. In less than five months, 3,400 square feet had been added to the structure In 14 months the Newman Center had added three extra rooms, seats for 450 more people and a new sound system complete with hanging choir microphones. "We can accommodate everyone who comes to Newman now and we won't have to turn away any students anymore," said senior Michelle Morrison, secretary of the Newman Center Council The building previously held 250 people, but more students wanted to attend Mass. "Masses were really crowded and we'd have people sitting on the floor," said senior Erika Hernandez, vice president of the Council "We wanted to be able to provide space for them" The new sound system enabled the Newman Center to provide a better Mass. The sound system and microphones were a much-needed addition, said senior Ken Lederle, president of the Council "When we said we were going to [update the building], we were going to do it right," Lederle said "We got everything we needed and expanded as far as we could" The Newman Center needed to obtain two things before the expansion began First, it needed permission from Bishop John Gatos of the Jefferson City Archdiocese, and it also needed $300,000. Once permission was granted students began to raise the funds. Donations came from the Mary Immaculate Church of Kirksville, Mo., alumni, parents of students and Catholic Extension a national organization that provided monetary support to projects. Today we're averaging about 500 per Sunday between the two [Sunday] Masses," said Bettie Lesczynski, director of the Newman Center. The blessing of the addition was officiated by Bishop Gatos on Nov. 3, 2000, marking the completion of the project. "A lot of people cared enough to make this happen" said Father Bill Kottenstette, chaplain of the Newman Center. There was so much energy that went into this. So many people wanted to be a part of it and did" written by Kate Strobel Catholic Newman Center Then & Now In 1990 there were 70 students regularly attending Mass. In 1996 the choir was made up of two people. In 2001 an average of 500 students went to the two Sunday Masses. There were 30 students in the choir. *Facts were from Bettie Lesczynski, director of the Catholic Newman Center 178 organizations (Page 179) Left: Deacon David Ream and Bishop John Gatos bless the new building with holy water Many area priests also attended the blessing, (photo by Ally Mizulski) Below: Mike Auter of Eichemier Drywall puts the finishing touches on the ceiling. Over 18 months $300,000 was raised for the addition, (photo by Ryan Ruffatti) Above: Freshmen Sara Seeling. Becky O'Dea and Becky Bohning practice in front of the construction. During the five months of construction Newman Center groups had to compromise to continue to practice and meet (photo by Ryan Ruffatti) Catholic Newman Center 179 (Page 180) Below: Sophomore Chris Miller. CHOICE member, leads a group of prospective students through Centennial Hall. CHOICE provided tour guides for many visit days (photo by Beth Shannon) Right: Freshman Guin Cox hands candy to a trick-or-treater. Sophomore Jessica Inch and many other students lead children through the residence halls, (photo by Beth Shannon) Above: Hanging out in the Dobson Hall Courtyard during Dobson Late Night, freshmen Jason Belsher. Lisa Keenan, Becky Sedore and Anne Bennett listen to music. Late Night was one of many activities that Dobson Hall Senate sponsored (photo by Hannah Karll) Above: Sophomore Marie Langabee sells a formal ticket to junior Nate Curl CHOICE and Ryle Hall Senate co-hosted the dance, (photo by Beth Shannon) 180 organizations (Page 181) Representing Residents Hall governments help to build bonds and community within the halls. They were the leaders. They were the voices. They were the representatives for nearly half of the students at Truman State University. For those directly involved in residential hall governments and for those that simply felt the effects, the benefits of the organizations were widespread "We try to foster a good sense of community, and we try to help out that community as best as we can," said sophomore Zac Burden, president of Dobson Hall Senate Hall governments shared the goal of strengthening the sense of community. Various events such as formals, bandfests and hall T-shirts brought residents together throughout the year. Sophomore Tara Huesemann, president of CHOICE, said hall government was a good way to build a sense of community. "It's home," Huesemann said Community service was a defining characteristic of the governments. Sophomore Lisa Schroeder, president of Ryle Hall Senate said they had a committee that focused on community service Events included adopting highways and setting up a giving tree for toy donations. The University's hall governments allowed students to have a voice about campus affairs. Students were represented in the decision regarding the W-policy, the issuing of a "W" marking on a student's transcripts signifying a course had been dropped four weeks into the semester. We are the hall's insights to faculty and student senates and into Truman politics," said junior Brian Lowry, president of E.C. Grim Hall Senate. "Were a personal newscast in a sense." Residents also had a voice within their halls. "[Hall government] lets everyone have a say in what goes on in the hall," said sophomore Karen Lambert, vice president of Blanton/Nason Hall Senate. The needs of the University's residents were top priority for the governments. We want to make sure that their needs as Dobson residents are being met," Burden said. The organization of a President's Round Table for the residence halls helped facilitate the students' needs. The meetings allowed hall presidents to work together, Burden said. We have tried to be the representation for the social residential and academic needs of the students," Burden said. written by Andrea Levinson "We have tried to be the representation for the social, residential and academic needs of the student." ~Zac Burden, Dobson Hall Senate president hall governments 181 (Page 182) sports Equipped with talent and determination, we won MIAA Championships and pinned and out-skated our opponents. We wasted no time jumping into the season, taking it head on We worked hard and focused on the game. Our cross country men ran in Nationals and our volleyball women tied for the MIAA Championship, our first volleyball conference championship. We won Nationals in women's swimming, providing us with our first national title ever, and our men's soccer team battled its way through the 2001 season Our Bulldog traditions, such the Old Hickory Stick football game against Northwest Missori State University (Maryville), endured the test of time. We shared our love of the game with young athletes in the community through -summer and winter sports camps. While we may have taken losses as frequently as victories, we played because we loved the game. We didn't need any other reason Volleyball p 187 Men's Soccer p 188 Sport Traditions p 184 182 sports (Page 183) Freshman Annie Westhoff shoots a jump shot against Rockhurst College. Truman lost 58-56. The women's basketball team eneded the season with a record of 9-17. The team's MIAA record was 4- 14. (photo by Colleen Brown) 183 (Page 184) Right: After the traditional Hickory Stick football game, players from both teams gather to watch as the stick is dipped in paint. Northwest Missouri State University (Maryville) defeated the Bulldogs 31-20. This resulted in the stick being painted green instead of purple, (photo by Ally Mizulski) Below: The women's soccer team waves to the crowd to thank them for their support. The women traditionally waved or threw Frisbees to fans after every game. (photo by Ally Mizulski) Right: Volleyball players gather before the third match in the set and yell "iti-ban," a Japanese word meaning number one. Volleyball members traditionally sang a fight song after each game ended, (photo by Elizabeth Hoppis) 184 sports (Page 185) Sports Traditions teams maintain identity through customs The first kickoff of the Old Hickory Stick football game was in 1931 when Truman State University challenged the Northwest Missouri State University Bearcats. The battle for the hickory stick was the oldest traditional trophy game in the NCAA Division II of college football It was the traditions of Bulldog sports that helped develop and keep the history of the University teams alive. These traditions transcended time while players came and went. It was through these traditions that teams stayed united throughout otherwise difficult times such as coaching changes or the constant loss of seniors to graduation Tradition gives us a sense of family, of togetherness," said senior Curt Cira, football player. "It reminds us that we're all in this together as a team. We win together. We lose together." Volleyball traditions included yelling "iti-ban" before a game, a Japanese word meaning number one, singing a fight song after a game and having the freshmen team members do the laundry on road trips. "As a freshman, it gives you some responsibility," said senior Janelle Zehr, volleyball player. "It's something that needs to be done, and when you're new you listen to what everyone older says." Whatever the tradition, it was the significance that allowed the act to occur year after year. "If you don't remember the successes and failures of the past, you will be doomed to repeat them in the future," head football coach John Ware said. Some traditions created a rite of passage for new members. The football team, for example, hosted a two-day annual training camp in the fall after which the rookie members had to perform a comedy skit for the rest of the team "It's a way for freshman to pay their dues," Ware said "If you have traditions, it helps to perpetuate more of a team atmosphere and helps younger players buy into what you're doing." The women's soccer team had a tradition of thanking the fans at the end of each game by waving or throwing Frisbees. "We want our fans to come support us so we support them," junior Jenny Brinkman said "We're just so happy they're there and the fans love it." Another more common tradition in sports was to pray before games. Whatever religion the players practiced the purpose was to unify the team providing a common focus. "Everybody prays, just not to the same thing," Cira said "We like to say thank you for letting us be able to play and for giving us this opportunity." However, traditions did not just function while the team was together. Volleyball members had individual traditions to make the team more coherent and energetic during the game Taking naps is a big tradition," head volleyball head football coach Pike said "I ten all my players to take naps before games so they can be well rested" After the University name change in 1996, many felt that much of the identity that Northeast Missouri State University had built for itself was lost. Traditions helped the Bulldog sports teams keep their identities. Through the years, [tradition] is something I saw instilled in Northeast and we still managed to maintain our identity and our traditions after the name change," Ware said No matter what the traditions were, they became traditions because they worked From the Old Hickory Stick game to a prayer before taking the field traditions were what kept the team focused unified relaxed and coherent. Traditions built history and helped players realize they were part of something much older and larger than themselves. written by Tom Palmier If you don't remember the successes and failures of the past, you will be doomed to repeat them in the future."-John Ware, head football coach traditions 185 (Page 186) Set Match Bulldogs advantage The women's volleyball team dug into the competition during its 2000 season. They took home many individual awards and set new school records. They kicked off the year with a few set goals. "We wanted to make it to regional play-offs and the Sweet 16," freshman Sarah Bunch said. "Though the highlight came when we beat Columbia College (Mo.). We broke their winning streak." The Bulldogs had a winning streak of their own with 20 consecutive wins and 26 consecutive match victories recorded in the MIAA. This left the women with a season record of 28-5 and a conference record of 15-1. These victories won the team a ticket to the NCAA Division II post-season play for the first time since 1994. The Bulldogs were seeded No. 3 at the South Central Regional Tournament held in Florence, Ala, where they made it to the championship match. "I was excited going into it," junior Eliza Hoerner said. "I had a positive attitude. I knew they were a good team, so we went in just trying to do our best." The 'Dogs attitude paid off in many conference matches. Central Missouri State University (Warrensburg) had held the championship title for all eighteen years of the MIAA existence, but 2000 proved to be a new season. The 'Dogs split the MIAA Conference Championship with the Jennies. "We wanted to play every game as it came, one game at a time," senior Janelle Zehr said. "We were hoping to make the post-season" Junior Jenny Glenn said she was not sure what to expect. "We weren't sure what our ability was at the beginning and just played one game at a time," Glenn said. Head coach Becky (Eggering) Pike was named the 2000 Coach of the Year for MIAA, and the team won many individual conference awards too. Sophomore Monica Marlowe and Hoerner made first team All-Conference and junior Cassy Felkerson made second team. "We had a lot of highlights this season, but the best was probably playing [University of Northern Alabama] in the finals," sophomore Ashley Patey said. The game against University of Northern Alabama ended the team's overall season with a record of 30-6 and its first MIAA championship. written by Chelsey Ilten Head coach Becky (Eggering) Pike discusses strategy with her players during a time-out. Pike was named Coach of the Year for the MIAA. 186 sports (Page 187) Above: Sophomore Monica Marlowe hits into the block. Usually Marlowe was seen at the setter position averaging 10.62 sets per game. Marlowe was the top Bulldog setter with 1,328 for the season. Left: Junior Eliza Hoerner prepares to block a spike against a Pittsburg State University (Kan.) player. Hoerner was the second leading blocker with a total of 107 blocks during the 2000 season, (photos by Ally Mizulski) FRONT ROW: Ashley Patey. Sarah Spader, Cassy Felkerson Jenny Glenn, Janelle Zehr, Eliza Hoerner, Brenda Ippensen, Monica Marlowe. BACK ROW Jenna Buckner, Sarah Bunch, Rebekah Wedick, Jackie Knight, Rachael Shedd Carrie Ippensen Left: Junior Jenny Glenn serves the ball in a game against Pittsburg State University (Kan.). The Bulldogs won 3-0. The University's volleyball team served 256 aces during the 2000 season sports REPLAY volleyball Us/Them Emporia State 3/0 Washburn 3/2 Northwest Missouri 3/2 Missouri Western 3/2 Columbia College 3/2 William Woods 3/0 Missouri Southern 3/0 Pittsburg State 3/0 Southwest Baptist 3/0 North Alabama 1/3 Quincy 3/0 Central Missouri State 3/0 Missouri Southern 3/0 Pittsburg State 3/0 Northwest Missouri 3/1 Alabama-Huntsville 2/3 North Alabama 0/3 Southwest Baptist 3/0 Missouri Western 3/2 Central Missouri State 0/3 Missouri Western 3/1* Central Missouri State 3/1* North Alabama 2/3* *denotes post-season play OVERALL 30-6: MIAA 15-1 volleyball 187 (Page 188) Below: Junior Michael Roth, defender/midfielder, prepares to take the ball downfield in a game against Columbia College. The team had a record of 11-6-2 at the end of the 2000 season. Right A Columbia College player is outnumbered by senior Jake Sima, defender, and junior Matt Gross, midfielder. The University tied Columbia College 0-0. The Bulldogs also tied the University of Missouri (Rolla) with a score of 1-1. (photos by Julia Karll) sports REPLAY men's soccer Us/Them Western Illinois 0/0 Northern Kentucky 5/0 Missouri-St.Louis 4/0 Quincy 4/1 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville 2/1 Lewis 1/2 Wisconsin-Parkside 0/2 Columbia 0/0 Mercyhurst 4/1 Rockhurst 0/2 Midwestern State (Texas) 1/3 Indiana State University 2/1 (Ft. Wayne) Barry 2/1 Lynn 1/2 Missouri Southern 6/0 Missouri-Rolla 1/1 St. Joseph's 6/0 Indianapolis 4/0 Southwest Baptist 3/0 Drury 2/4 OVERALL 11-6-2 188 sports (Page 189) Finding Focus men never lose sight of goal The men's soccer team had a turbulent season, but it seemed friendship and team spirit kept them strong. Coming together as a team both on and off the field proved to be beneficial in more ways than one The players said they felt they learned more about themselves and each other through hard-earned sweat whenever they left the field. "We went into the last few games optimistic," freshman Brett Coppage said. "We were hoping that we would get to go into post-season play this year. That was our main goal for the season, but because of several earlier games this season, we sort of let that slip away." The team lost several crucial games during the season Their overall record of 11-6-2 failed to secure them a spot in post-season play. Coaches and players said they worked their hardest and kept striving for success through every game. Players said an overall theme of this season seemed to be a concentration on senior leadership. "Senior leadership was a major factor to our successes this year," Coppage said The seniors helped out a lot of the younger guys. It made the season much more enjoyable and productive" The season had many highlights, including the defeat of Barry University, a No. 1 ranked Division II team from Florida The Barry win is something I'll always remember about this seasoa" junior Justin Shew said To be able to beat the number one ranked team is a great feeling." A different game stuck out in senior Ryan Swan's mind "One highlight would be us beating Mercyhurst [College (Pa)]," Swan said "We haven't beaten them in a long time. It was a good feeling to finally get that win" The team won 4-1. The players also said they felt that spending time together outside of practices and games helped them to succeed "This team was a really good bunch of guys," Swan said "We all got along and became good friends. This definitely contributed to our success, and just the overall good feeling we had as a team this year." Both the teammates and the experience on the field gave the players something unique to take from the season "We learned a lot, not always to do with soccer," Shew said "I personally have learned that you have to stick with stuff, and eventually things will fall into place." written by Meghan Kennedy "To be able to beat the number one ranked team [Barry University (Fla.)] is a great feeling."-Justin Shew, junior MEN'S SOCCER-FRONT ROW Justin Shew, Brett Coppage, Ryan Swan, T.J. Dube, David Wiebenga, Matt Byers, Jeremy Jackson, Ricky Vigil SECOND ROW: Heine Andersen, Matt Cox. Brent Rauch, Nick Garner. Charlie McDaniel Matt Gross, Bryan DeFoe. BACK ROW Dave Salvatierra. Mike Roth, Chris Rahe, Sean Baldwin, Alf Bilbao-coach, Steve Wilhusen, Lyndsay Wheeler. Mike Enright Mike Zung, Dan Newman. men's soccer 189 (Page 190) Combining Efforts players focus on common goal It was de ja vu The 1999 women's soccer team got off to a slow start by losing five of the first eight games. It was much the same for the 2000 team, which split its first six games of the season. The team waited for the light to turn on. Head coach Mike Cannon said he was confident the women would find their rhythm Cannon continued to encourage them but he said he knew that in the end it was up to them "Me saying it isn't going to make it happen" Cannon said. "Them doing it is going to make it happen" The Bulldogs said they dealt with frustration by staying positive and encouraging one another. "I think we feed off each other really well so I tried to stay positive and show it," junior Missy Ell said "I feel if other teammates see that, it will pump them up [to] not think negatively, but more like, 'Yes, we can do this!'" The team hoped to pull together by its first MIAA conference game. "We constantly are pushing ourselves to be better, and since we all have the same goals, we know how to push each other to get to the next level" sophomore Karla Danekas said Their hard work finally paid off against the University of Northern Colorado (Greeley). "We played okay that game," Cannon said. "We took advantage of our opportunities and got the victory, even though we didn't play our best game yet." The victory started the team on an 11-game winning streak with 10 shutouts. The streak ended Oct. 29, 2000 against Northern Kentucky University (Highland Heights). An early penalty shot put NKU ahead and the team made another goal to take a 2-0 lead by half time The Bulldogs showed their determination by tying the game early in the second half, but NKU came out on top, winning 3-2. "The game against NKU was one of the best games we have ever played" Ell said "We worked as a team and everyone played with heart. We lost that game, but it was definitely not because of the way we played" Ell said the team did not see this game as a failure but more as a sign of how far it had coma "I think that it shows us that we're I right up there with the best in the nation," freshman Beth Wieman said "All we need is a chance to show that we can play with any team out there" By midseason the team seemed unstoppable. It claimed the 2000 MIAA Championship, boasting a 15-4 overall record "Even though we didn't make it to post-season play, we had some great wins that made the season successful" Danekas said written by Carey Michenfelder We constantly are pushing ourselves to be better. We know how to push each other to get to the next level.~Karla Danekas, sophomore Women's Soccer - FRONT ROW: Karla Danekas, Angie Schuhler, Carrie Hegenderfer, Meredith Hartle, Emily Huyck, Jennifer Buscher, Kelli Best, Jessica Pohren, Melissa Miller. SECOND ROW: Rebekah Fredlund, Stephanie Cepicky, Becky Ojile, Anna Smith, Molly Adams, Nicole Thorpe, Laura Paul Niki Taylor, Elizabeth Pulido. BACK ROW: Jill Harlan-assistant coach, Beth Wieman, Brooke Stephens, Jennifer Brinkman, Missy Ell, Kelly Hritz, Deidra Reasoner, Heather Murray, Mike Cannon- head coach. 190 sports (Page 191) Below: Junior Kelly Hritz defender, works on her ball handling skills at the University's first conference game. The women's soccer team played Northwest Missouri State University (Maryville) on Sept. 28 at home. The Bulldogs won the game 7-0. Seven different players scored the University's seven points. (photo by Ally Mizulski) Left: Freshman Beth Wieman, defender, successfully out- maneuvers her opponent from Quincy University. The bulldogs won the game 5-0. The women's soccer team scored four times in the second half after failing to captalize on many chances during the first half. (photo by Ally Mizulski) sports REPLAY w. soccer Us/Them Missouri Valley 2/0 Minnesota State-Mankato 2/3 Minnesota-Duluth 0/3 Missouri-St. Louis 2/1 Southern Illinois 1/0 Nebraska-Omaha 0/2 Northern Colorado 3/2 Winona State 2/0 North Dakota State 1/0 Northwest Missouri 7/0 Quincy 5/0 Rockhurst 1/0 St. Joseph's 2/0 Missouri Southern 3/0 Missouri-Rolla 1/0 Indianapolis 1/0 Northern Kentucky 2/3 Central Missouri 2/0* Southwest Baptist 4/0* *denotes post-season play OVERALL 15-4; MIAA 5-0 women's soccer 191 (Page 192) Setting the Pace When early morning came around and the sun was just beginning to peak through the clouds, the men's cross country team members were stretching and tying their shoes to hit the pavement. They were not just running with their teammates; they were running alongside their coach and mentor, Ed Schneider. In a T-shirt and shorts, Schneider started his day running the same four to six-mile stretch as his team "I enjoy running; it is still fun to me," said Schneider, who has been the cross country coach since 1974. "But I don't try to stay with the athletes. I do it at my own pace." Schneider received numerous awards as both an athlete and a coach. He was the 1964 NCAA National Champion in cross country, a three-time All-American Athlete, and he was inducted into the Truman Athletics Hall of Fame in 1986. As a coach he was named the Great Lakes Region Coach of the Year five times, and in fall 2000 he was inducted into the NCAA Division II Cross Country Coaches Association Hall of Fame. "He got it because of his life-long commitment to Division II cross country," junior Ben Rosario said. "All of the coaches from all around still respect him, and they respect him for the same reasons we do - because he's modest." Schneider accepted his award at a banquet held at the National Goss Country Championship in Pamona, Calif., on Nov. 17, 2000. Members of his team were in the audience "We were all pretty proud," junior Mark DeBold said. "I think it was nice having us be there and to have him up there talking about Truman State [University]." Schneider said that he was honored to be an initial inductee, but the award belonged to the team "Really it is a team award, not just mine," Schneider said. "It is for all the athletes over the years who have helped make the program successful" The success of the Bulldogs under Schneider was proven by three conference championships and three top-seven standings at Nationals, including one second-place and two third-place trophies. Schneider also had 45 All-American Athletes run through his program "[He teaches that] if you are going to be good, you have to do it yourself," senior Nick Blackburn said. "He says no one else is going to make you good. He gives us guidelines and helps us work towards that." Schneider said he tried to give all his athletes the opportunity to be successful in cross country. "I'll never turn away someone who is willing to work and train," Schneider said "I want to give students opportunities to feel good about themselves and the program so after they leave they will feel that it was worthwhile." Runners said they learned about dedication and respect from Schneider's daily example "He is dedicated to the whole program" sophomore Dan Boyle said "He is genuinely concerned about all the runners, not just the top runners. He makes everyone feel like a part of the team." written by Jessica Lowe 192 sports (Page 193) Left: Cross Country coach Ed Schneider tests his endurance as a junior at Northeast Missouri State Teachers College in 1963. As a student. Schneider was a three-time All-American Athlete and the 1964 Cross Country National Champion. Schneider continued to receive awards after his years as a student when he joined the cross country coaching staff in 1974 Below: Ed Schneider accepts his induction into the Cross Country Coaches Hall of Fame. The banquet was held on Nov. 17 in Pamona, Calif., at the National Cross Country Championship. Despite Schneider's many lifetime accomplishments, his runners said he remained modest, (photos submitted) "All of the coaches from all around still respect him, and they respect him for the same reasons we do -- because he's modest." Ben Rosario, junior Ed Schneider 193 (Page 194) Above: Sophomore Austin Lepper. Bulldog place kicker, practices his kick with junior defensive back Tayton Fain. Lepper punted for a total of 1,749 yards during the 2000 season. Right: Sophomore Adam Meyer, Bulldog defensive back, prepares to tackle a Soutwest Baptist University player. Meyer had four tackles fora loss of 13 yards in 2000. The defense had a total of 21 sacks for 127 yards in the 2000 season. The 'Dogs beat Southwest Baptist 64-14 (photos by Ally Mizulski) sports REPLAY football Us/Them Northern Michigan 35/24 South Dakota 14/38 Southwest Baptist 64/14 Missouri-Rolla 49/0 Northwest Missouri 20/31 Central Missouri 28/14 Missouri Western 19/20 Missouri Southern 30/28 Emporia State 20/55 Washburn 45/42 Pittsburg State 9/39 OVERALL 6-5; MIAA 5-4 194 sports (Page 195) Century Season football celebrates 100th year While Truman State University football program looked back on 100 years of competition, the current team looked to continue the tradition of greatness. The coaching staff, players, cheerleaders and fans worked together to pump up the excitement as they marked the 100th year. "This is [our] opportunity to write [our] own chapter in history," senior Ryan Okenfuss said "This is [our] chance to be written into the record books." The tradition of the team was a unifying factor. "[The players are] always pulling for each other and they've all bought into the tradition of football at Truman State University, especially because of the 100th year," head coach John Ware said "That is definitely a big focus of our program this year." An online survey of University football alumni selected an All-Century Team to be honored for the members' valuable contributions. "We named an All-Centuiy Team and over 40 players came back to speak to the team about the Bulldog tradition and what it means to be a football player at Truman" Ware said Many All-Century members said they felt a sense of unity and team spirit with the 2000 team. "[The players] are all on the same page as far as what we want to accomplish and do as a team," Ware said The 2000 team exhibited their unity both on and off the field "We're all really close this year, and that helps us to be confident when game time comes," junior Doug Knigge said "It is important to trust the guy next to you on the field so that you can play the best game you can" While the players were physically in the game, the fans also played an important role. Assistant coach Matt Nelson said he felt crowd support affected both teams, whether at home or away. "The fans have a significant influence; they always affect the way that our team and the other team feels and performs," Nelson said While the football program was 100 years old the fire in the hearts of the players raged on The 2000 team made its own history with an overall record of 6-5. "This program has established a real history for itself," freshman Victor Isidro said senior written by Meghan Kennedy This is [our] opportunity to write [our] own chapter in history. This is [our] chance to be written into the record books.~Ryan Okenfuss, senior FOOTBALL-FRONT ROW: J. Jackson, M. Pope. K. Collins, B. Cosmano, W. Pickering, J. Freeman, C Lanfranca, M. Heinecke, D. Kent, J. Zillner, J. Greer, A. Binion, D. Wright, A. Blakley, S. Smith. SECOND ROW J. Walter, C Prasha, T. Fain, J. Kelley, K Atchison, C Swenson C Shaw, P. Lay, T. Nguyen, A. Crowe, A. Cowherd L Dorsey, B. Wilson, D. Winslow IL THIRD ROW S. Lowery, H. Shumate, C. Thompson, M. Nelson, M Steinberg, E Garrett, M. Copeland J. Ware, K Matheny, A. Moore, N. Haug, T. Bussen, J. Blankenbaker, L Sladek, Z. Toomey. FOURTH ROW M Derry, M. Redding, B. Bundy, S Wilson, J. Ream, T. Yehyawi M. Marble, G Jensen, J. Willrich, J. Johnson G. McCaulley, R Okenfuss, D. Lawellin D. Scalise FIFTH ROW N. Weite C. Knoth, J. Van Maaren J. Shumate J. Czeschin V. Isidro, D. Bredenkoetter, A. Lepper, N. Ruud T. Osborn A. Hills, L Walczewski J. Lienhard M. Bennett J. Kummer. SIXTH ROW: E. Howe B. Runser, T. Guisinger, E Donohoe J. Marischen C. Cira, D.J. McCloskey, M Boston Q. O'Brien A. Donnelly, A. Speropoulos, B. Johnson A. Meyer, J. Naeve M. Mowen SEVENTH ROW: D. Ramaker, B. Montgomery, S Morris. R Bain N. West. J. Raaz, L Smith. C. Sauer, J. Brooks. S. Brown D. Motley, D. Knigge T. Haddox, R Sullivan BACK ROW B. Sattler, M. Harris. A. Pugh, C. Burns, J. Riney, B. Nelson R Rohrback, R Wood A.J. Weber, E Stewart E Ess. B Archibald M. O'Brien football 195 (Page 196) leaders of the pack The Bulldogs led the pack in 2000 when it came to men and women's cross country. The women won their first-ever MIAA Conference Championship, and the men qualified for Nationals for the first time as a team since 1996. "Last year we missed Nationals by six pints," senior Nick Blackburn said. "We worked harder and got a lot of miles under us. We made sure we got it this year." Junior Brian McQueary said the depth of the men's team also helped lead them to a victorious year. "The depth [made the difference]," McQueary said. "We had 13 or 14 guys who could be the top seven on any other team We had fantastic attention as a team and we focused on getting to Nationals." Sure-footed, the men's cross country team traveled to Pamona, Calif., and ran for victory. The Bulldogs placed tenth out of 24 at Nationals with an average time of 33 minutes 46.9 seconds. "I think the performance, as a team-we ran tough" junior Mark DeBold said "Looking toward next year, our top five runners at Nationals will be back, and we will be returning as a more exprienced team" The men set their goals high but remained realistic "It is always a goal to be All-American, but it is great to finish up at the top," Blackburn said The women's team received its moments of glory as well With hard work and a determination of their own the women ran off with an MIAA Conference Championship and a third-place finish at the Regional Tournament. "[Winning the conference championship] was very exciting," senior Kristi Willenberg said "We screamed and yelled and gave everyone hugs." Many runners said the conference championship did not come easily; many hours of hard work went into the victory. "We focused on our goals, worked together, worked hard at practices and trained hard over summer," junior Suzanne Schmidt said Both teams accomplished great feats, but when running was through, they said they walked away with more than a few trophies. "We are like a family," Willenberg said "I am going to miss the friends that I have made. I'm really going to miss it." written by Jessica Lowe Above: The men's cross country team run the University of Kansas (Lawrence) course. The men placed first in four out of eight meets. Right: The women's cross country team places first in the William Jewel Invitational Seven of the University's runners finished in the top 10. 196 sports (Page 197) Left: Junior Suzanne Schmidt runs during the MIAA conference championship. The women's cross country team won its first-ever MIAA championship, beating Central Missouri State University by one point, (photos submitted) MEN'S CROSS COUNTRY-FRONT ROW Mark DeBold Ben Northrup, Ted Snodgrass, Chris Elledge, Jason Shotwell Sunil Bhave, Brad Peter, Clayton Nichols. SECOND ROW Andy Doering Dan O'Brien Paul Lightner, Eric Broadbent, Philip Stubbs, Nick Blackburn Ben Rosario, Matt Helbig. BACK ROW Alan Heincker. Mark Chrismer, Matt Judson Brian McQueary, Ed Schneider, Dan Boyle, Pat Boyle, Mike Nelson Robert Taylor. WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY-FRONT ROW Jennifer Tesmer, Leah Zidon Cammie Ewing Jody Shanks, Jessica Young Stephanie Brooks, Kristi Willenberg. SECOND ROW Nicole Gandy, Joanna Hoag Melissa Linden Candi Jones, Taran May, Bridget Luebbering, Alisha Smyth, Stacy Hall BACK ROW Kade Sellens, Beth Luebbering, Brandy Leffler, Sara Pendzick, Sonya Yamnitz, Suzanne Schmidt, Emily Komiskey, Amy Johnson Angie Haddock sports REPLAY cross country Women's Us/Them Western Illinois 3rd/4 William Jewell 1st/4 Miner Invitational 1st/4 All-Missouri Championship 2nd/17 MIAA Championship 1st/7 NCAA South Central Regional 3rd/12 Men's Us/Them SlU-Edwardsville 1st/5 Bob Timmons Invitational 1st/4 Nebraska Invitational 1st/23 Miner Invitational 1st/5 Notre Dame Invitational 14th/22 MIAA Championship 2nd/8 NCAA South Central Regional 3rd/12 NCAA Division II Championship 10th/24 cross country 197 (Page 198) individual determination From athletics and music to forensics and academics, the concept of practicing was familiar to most Truman State University students. The University men and women's golf teams were no exception. Practice was deemed an important part of success for the teams, but oddly enough, not required "It's recommended that we practice so long each week," senior Rick Ewing said "We're supposed to go out every day for about an hour or so." As primarily an individual sport, practice times were flexible to adjust to each student's schedule. It was more or less left to the players to find the time to hit the course. "It's very hard especially for juniors and seniors to get the classes they need at the times they need them and always get everybody to practice at '3:30' or whatever," said Sam Lesseig, the women's golf coach. Lesseig said he stressed that practices were not optional "The time is optional" Lesseig said This unique practice schedule came with mixed reactions. "I think it's a great aspect of our team but I also think it's one of our worst aspects, too," senior Betsy Driskill said Driskill said she thought it was a good policy because there were times when it was impossible to make it to practice, and the flexibility allowed players to practice when they could On the other hand Driskill said players never had the chance to see the whole team together. Players said scholarships did not affect devotion to practice. "I know people who have walked on, who didn't have a scholarship, who worked hard" Driskill said Despite the unstructured practice times, there were consequences to face if the player did not put in the time "If you don't practice you are most likely not going to travel" Driskill said "So if you want to travel you will make time to get out there" The players emphasized that anyone who wanted to do well on the team would put in the time and work hard "People that are serious about it practice like they are supposed to," Ewing said Players had to make solid commitments to the game "You have to be determined and you have to want it," Driskill said "You have to want to get better." written by Andy Unnerstall Above: Junior Amy Franzen perfects her drive. The women's golf team won five of seven matches in the fall 2000. (photo by Katie Mattem) Right: Senior Rick Ewing concentrates on his putt while senior Justin Brewer looks on. The men's golf team placed 4th in the MIAA Championships, (photo by Katie Mattem) 198 sports (Page 199) Left Senior Jasen Matyas aims his putt Matyas led the team with 73 strokes and finished tied for fifth overall with a 233 at the MIAA conference championship, (photo by Ashleigh Starke) Womens Golf-FRONT ROW: Amy Franzen, Betsy Driskill, Erin Fogarty. T.J. Zipf. Laura Potts. BACK ROW: Chrissy Glover. Sara Mitchell. Becky Costello. Jill Schulte, Carrie Catlett. Sam Lesseig-coach. Mens Golf- FRONT ROW: John Anderson. Justin Brewer. Jasen Matyas, Marc Chenot. BACK ROW: Tom Drennan-coach, Bret Maxwell, Lou Dersch. Jake Mann, T.J. Erhart. sports REPLAY golf Mens Us/All Southwest Baptist 6th/10 Pittsburg State (Kan) 9th/11 Quincy (Ill.) 4th/5 Drury Classic 14th/2l Central Missouri 6th/13 Missour Baptist 6th/14 Missouri Western 8th/14 Women's Us/All Northern Iowa 12th/12 Knox College 1st/10 Monmouth 1st/12 Nebraska Wesleyan 1st/5 Southern Illinois 1st/4 Missouri-Kansas City 5th/7 Univ. of Montevallo 341-350 SMSU Payne Stewart 12th/13 Memorial Bulldog Classic 2nd/9 Lone Star Conference 5th/7 Tournament golf 199 (Page 200) Right: With a look of concentration, freshman Ben Smith prepares to return the ball Typically, freshmen players did not see as much game time as older players. As they acquired more experience and responsibility, however, they learned to become leaders in sports and other aspects of life, (photo by Beth Shannon) Below: At the Alumni Rugby game, alumnus Dan Brady swerves through the defense with determination. Determination was a skill players learned on the field but also used in their day-to- day lives, (photo by Ally Mizulski) Right Junior Robyn Gerber attempts a fast-break layup against Emporia State University (Kan). Players improved their skills as they spent more time on the court (photo by Beth Shannon) 200 sports (Page 201) uncovering character sports aid in athletes' personal growth One focus of college life was to equip 18-year-old students with many of the tools necessary to successfully begin adulthood after they left four short years later. For athletes, these lessons were learned on the playing field as well as in the classroom "Sports was huge in my development," said senior David Westmeyer, a baseball player. "With most other things in life, you don't see the results right away. But with sports, if you put the hard work in, you'll see results in a month or so." As athletes looked back on the beginning of their freshmen year, most of them had vague memories of reluctance and confusion "It was kind of intimidating at first. I didn't know what to expect," said senior Meredith Hartle, a soccer player. "But after time went on and I got to know my teammates and what college soccer was like, everything got easier." The transition came easier for some athletes than others. "One of the biggest adjustments is continuing to be competitive once the tables even out in the classroom and on the athletic court or football field," said head football coach John Ware. "If you're to the point where you're ready to take the next step, both intellectually and sports-wise, that's good. But if you're not... that can be a tough adjustment for some kids." Many athletes said they believed that participation in sports helped ease their adjustment into college life "You have to learn how to get organized time-wise really quickly," said senior Janelle Zehr, a volleyball player. "You have to learn to talk to your professors the first couple of days of class because we always miss the first weekend. It's things that people figure out on their own, but playing a sport you have to figure them out faster." On the field, many freshmen struggled to find their role on the team and to adjust their mental approach to college-level play. Typically, freshmen just go along and they really don't understand the bigger picture right away because everything is new," said head volleyball coach Becky (Eggering) Pike The upperclassmen realize what games are most important and where we are in terms of the national situation I think basically they have different mental approaches to it." Yet after the first year, a transformation began to take place in most athletes. The most amazing thing to me is probably their growth athletically, emotionally and maturation- wise after their first year of school" Ware said. "Some kids are shy and kind of withdrawn when they come in, but as they gain more confidence in themselves physically and emotionally, they become more outgoing." Gradually, the importance of unity within the team also began to take shape. "My freshman year I was basically a bench player," Westmeyer said. "As I got older, every year you take on a new responsibility and pretty soon you're taking on all the responsibilities. You're a leader of the team" Before most athletes realized it, they found that their responsibilities reached beyond just playing their position well This year, I think a lot of my role on the team was just to be there for everybody else," Zehr said. "When there's problems, I get the team together and make sure that the problems aren't going to affect our play and they're left off the court." Watching freshmen struggle through familiar problems was a reality check for some seniors, but they gladly offered help where they could "It made me feel old" Hartle said "For freshmen, it's a new and scary experience As a senior, you want them to feel as comfortable as they can as soon as possible and help them feel at home. That's one of our main goals." When the last few seconds or the decisive point brought the season to a close it was time for teammates and coaches to say goodbye to the graduating seniors. "It's tough, but it's probably the most rewarding part of the job," Ware said "It's tough when you've got a four or five-year relationship with a guy to let go. But it's also bittersweet because you know that he's got his sheepskin and he's prepared himself at a university that's pretty doggone tough. He's ready to go out and be successful in society." written by Andrew Ashbaugh evolution of an athlete 201 (Page 202) capturing the spirit players grow into game The Truman Ultimate Frisbee team could not convince the school that Ultimate Frisbee was a sport. In truth, it was not just one sport, but three. Ultimate combined the rules and techniques of soccer, football and basketball "Ultimate is similar to most sports, but it is different in one major area--spirit of the game," sophomore Matt Hawkins said. What began as a few people playing behind Dobson Hall in 1996 gradually developed into a competitve team consisting of about 20 people. Ian Billick, professor of science, had been a member of the team for two years. "It's easier for people to learn," Billick said. "There is a whole range of experienced and inexperienced people." Ultimate was a unique sport, but perhaps the most fascinating aspect was its "spirit." The whole pint of the "spirit of the game" dealt with honoring your opponent, Billick said. Ultimate had no referees; therefore, it was up to the players to be responsible for themselves throughout the game. "If a foul is committed on the field and some arguing takes place, it will be left on the field when the game finishes," sophomore Nick Turco said. The absence of a coach was not uncommon for Truman State University club sports. Players said Billick brought unique insight to the team stemming from twelve years of Ultimate experience, but Billick said he had no desire to coach the team. Billick said he waited for students to come to him for help. The team was led by its two captains, Turco and sophomore Bill Smolinski. "We have more exprience playing at tournaments and with other teams," Turco said. "We know a lot about the game and how it is best played." The roster consisted mostly of men, but the few women also made contributions. "Women are just as capable, and sometimes more capable, than men to play Ultimate," Turco said. "Women are more in tune with the spirit of the game than men, usually." Junior Erin Schuster had played with the male-dominated team for three years. "I feel as if I'm just one of the guys," Schuster said. "Were all friends, so there's no tension between guys and girls. I feel accepted and that I can compete with them on their level" The spirit of the game helped the team realize that the players did not have to be set on victory, what they needed was a passion for fun. "Comptitive sports can be fun regardless of who has the most pints on the board," Hawkins said. written by Carey Michenfelder "Ultimate [Frisbee] is similar to most sports, but it is different in one major area - spirit of the game."~Matt Hawkins, sophomore Facing pressure from teammates, senior Derek Ozkal leaps to grab a pass at practice for Ultimate Frisbee. Ultimate was a non-contact co-ed team sport that sport combined concepts from football, basketball and soccer. Ultimate team played larger schools including Notre Dame, and University of Kansas (Lawrence). 202 sports (Page 203) Left: Senior Kirk Tonkel prepares to launch a pass while freshman Abbie Doriani and junior Tia Welsch race to find an open spot on the field. The Ultimate Frisbee team practiced four days a week during the fall semester and three days a week during the winter. Above: Senior John McKinley catches a pass while freshman teammate Brady Nelson loses his footing. Ultimate Frisbee went undefeated in University of Missouri (columbia) tournament. Their record was 6-0 for the tournament. (photos by Tina Patel) sports REVIEW ultimate frisbee A regulation game had seven players per team. One point was scored when a pass was completed in the defense's end zone. When a pass was not completed the defense immediately took possession. Players could not run with the frisbee. The person with the frisbee had 10 seconds to pass it off before it changed possession. No physical contact was allowed between players. ultimate frisbee 203 (Page 204) Don't Call It a Comeback roller hockey team continues to win The men's roller hockey team had another winning season, finishing eighth in the nation with a regular season record of 22-3. Despite its winning record, the team struggled during the regional tournament Feb. 24, 2001 in St. Louis, where the team went 2-2. The team had a rough start when junior Ed O'Toole and senior Doug Schaefer were suspended from the first game against Lindenwood University (St. Louis). Schaefer went out for game misconduct, and O'Toole was suspended for verbal comments to the officials. "It came at a bad time," O'Toole said. 'The first game was against the toughest team we were going to see in the round robin" After losing the first game, the team won the next two against St. Louis Community Colleges at Florissant and Meramec. The Bulldogs lost the last game in the semifinals to the University of Missouri-Columbia. As one of the top teams in Regionals, the 'Dogs went on to play in the national tournament in Upland, Calif., as a threatening contender. "We beat Michigan State this year," junior Ben Ferguson said. "They won it last year. It could be anybody's game." Although the team held one of the best team records on campus, as a club sport, it did not receive the recognition that University-sponsored sports received Even the rink in the Student Recreation Center, where the team practiced was not regulation-size. Therefore, the Bulldogs were unable to host games at the University. "Most people don't get to see us play," freshman Ben VanNoord said "I'm sure if the administrators could see us play, they'd be impressed" The chances of Truman State University sponsoring roller hockey games in the future were slim because roller hockey was not NCAA sanctioned The team however did not stop attempting to obtain more recognition "We're trying," sophomore Mike Wardell said "We got KTVO to come out to a couple practices." In 2001, the team received $1,500 from alumni donations through the University, but league fees alone were $2,400. Although funds were tight, the team planned to continue dominating in 2002. The players were confident in their skill level even though they would be losing seniors Schaefer and Rhys Boschert. "We'll keep going," O'Toole said "We'll still be a top-level team" written by Erin Vorhies FRONT ROW: Ed O'Toole, Mike Wardell. Ben VanNoord. BACK ROW: Noah Favaregh. Josh McCabe, Rhys Boschert (co-capt.). Drew Dunahue, Doug Schaefer (co-capt.), Ben Ferguson. 204 sports (Page 205) Left: Senior Doug Schafer, forward, shoots at sophomore Mike Wardell, goalie. The roller hockey team finished the season eighth in the nation. Its overall regular season record was 22-3. The team won against St Louis Community Colleges at Florissant and Meremac during the 2001 regional tournement. Above Hayers rush the net to score while the defender assists the goalie in making the save during a practice. The Bulldogs beat Michigan State at Nationals with an overtime score of 7-6. The team lost during the final four to Lindenwood University (St Louis), (photos by Beth Shannon) Left Freshman Ben VanNoord and junior Ryan Wagner practice at the rink in the Student Recreation Center. The roller hockey team placed third overall in the regional tournament The team's record far the tournament was 2-2. These wins allowed the team to go onto Nationals. sports REVIEW roller hockey Roller hockey was established at more than lOO colleges in the United States The national governing body was the Collegiate Roller Hockey League, which was split into six regional leagues Roller hockey was first played in England not the United States Roller hockey was not a contact sport The first roller hockey games were played with a tennis ball and ordinary walking sticks All players had to continue to wear their face masks and helmets while on the players' or penalty benches Any time the puck was kicked into the goal by an attacking player, the goal was disallowed A roller hockey puck weighed from 3 1/2 to 61/2 ounces roller hockey 205 (Page 206) Exceeding Expectations Larger schools such as the University of Kansas (Lawrence), St. Louis University and Stanford University (Calif.) learned to expect a challenge when it came to Truman State University's men and women's rugby clubs. "Our team is an extremely tough competitor," senior Fran Swartz said. "Coming from a smaller school does not inhibit us at all We play lots of big-name schools and none of them expect an easy game against us." Swartz, the fall 2000 coach and captain of the Bullets Rugby Club, was also a player on the team. Players viewed Swartz as a coach on the field but off, she was a teammate. "We are a close-knit group of friends and my role as a coach does not take me away from that at all" Swartz said Senior Sara Corcoran, who coached during the previous season, said she understood what Swartz was going through. "I think it helps our team because the newer players can see Fran play in a game and know that she knows what she's talking about and that what she expects from them, she also expects from herself," Corcoran said Bill Sexton, professor at the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, had coached the Bulls Rugby Club, the men's team since 1989. "Bill is a huge part of the team," sophomore Derrick Rohr said "He brings a lot of organization and accountability to the team, plus tons of rugby knowledge and experience He's played for a long time with some great teams and he knows what needs to happen" Senior Thomas Satterly also stressed that Sexton was a notable contribution to the team "[Sexton] is the difference between us and the other teams in the Midwest," Satterly said Since neither rugby club was University sponsored the teams had to cut costs whenever possible. The women stayed with friends and family when traveling, Corcoran said Rohr said the men got "billeted" by the competing teams, which meant that the players stayed at their opponent's houses. Having this kind of relationship with opponents changed the atmosphere of the games. "Knowing your opponent personally definitely adds some flavor to the game," Satterly said "Plus, no one wants to lose to their friends." written by Carey Michenfelder Boosted by teammates, senior John Neudecker reaches for the ball to win the line-out. Despite their efforts, the Bulls lost to the Columbia Outlaws, 27-20. Senior Lindsey Hewitt makes a tackle. The Bullets beat Columbia College 19-15. (photos by Stephanie Brenneke) 206 sports (Page 207) Breaking away from the pack, freshman Jessica Cohenour runs to score against Park Hill High School (Kansas City). The Bullets played the team to help provide experience for the high school players. The Bullets won 22-0. (photo by Elizabeth Hoppis) BULLS RUGBY-FRONT ROW: Thomas Satterly, John Tarpoff. SECOND ROW: Joe Rothermich, Charles Avery, Kevin Byerley, Greg Gallagher, Sean DeCoursey, Kevin Hunn, Tony Sauceda, Ryan Adams. THIRD ROW: Matthew Peiper, Jason Scherfenberg, Greg Brown, Phil Hart Derrick Rohr, Tim Russo, Harry Kuan, Chris Gray. BACK ROW: John Neudecker, Eegie Ninan, Michael Pratt. Nick Welchert, Brad Kinnear, Brian Newcomb, Christian McKeel Sam Merritt. BULLETS RUGBY-FRONT ROW Emily Sanger, Stephanie Brenneke. SECOND ROW: Shanyn Reinert. Marianne Stuck, Kelly York. Colleen Casey, Fran Swartz, Teddy Kurth, Laura Birchfield, Jennifer Cummings, Stephanie Creed Kim Kavanaugh THIRD ROW: Meghan Bixby, Caroline Hilgedick, Brandi Hollars, Stephanie Millard, Katherine Neumann, Jennifer Strickland, Chakira Lane, Annie Christain BACK ROW: Anna Wilkens, Leanna Heritage, Lindsey Siemens, Vanessa Smith, Jennifer Harmon, Sara Corcoran, Jessica Cohenour, Jenn Altis sports REVIEW rugby Rugby was first developed at the Rugby School in England The primary rule was that a pass to a player in front of the ball was not allowed There were typically 15 players per team on the field Players could score either by touching the ball down beyond a try line or kicking the ball through posts A scrum was the formation used when restarting play after a knockdown or a forward pass. The scrum half fed the ball into the scrum rugby 207 (Page 208) Last Defense Junior Emily Huyck had not taken a break from the goal in two years. Huyck took over as the women's soccer team's only goalie her sophomore year. One of the only times Huyck left a game was when she was knocked out for a few minutes. Even then, Huyck put the pain behind her and came back to aid in a victory. "She's a unique individual,'' said Mike Cannon, women's soccer head coach. "She does take on a lot, but I don't think she would want it any other way." Even as a freshman, people noticed Huyck's leadership skills. While sharing goalie responsibilities with alumna Jenny Miller, Huyck prepared to take over the following year. Huyck was elected captain her sophomore year and continued to prove herself to be valuable to the team. Jill Harlan, assistant coach and former teammate, said Huyck was the best player on the team. "She is a strong person both mentally and physically," Harlan said. "And while there is a lot of pressure, if anyone can take it, she can." Sophomore Anna Smith agreed. "To me, Emily is the person who loves these challenges, and she won't let that pressure affect her play," Smith said. Aside from the occasional concussions, scrapes and bruises, Huyck said she did not suffer any serious injuries. "With injuries, I usually play through them, if they aren't life-threatening," Huyck said. "And I have yet to experience anything close to being life-threatening." Cannon said he spent a lot of time knocking on wood and sweating through close calls. Cannon also said he would not put it past Huyck to play through an injury even if she was in a lot of pain. However, Cannon said he had a lot of faith in Huyck's abilities and trusted her judgment. "I have confidence that even [her] feeling at 50 percent is better than putting someone else in there," Cannon said. A lack of scholarship money made it difficult for the team to recruit more than one goalie. Having another goalie would have helped Huyck, but she said she enjoyed taking on the responsibility as the number one goalie. "It's nice to be the goalie and not just a goalie," Huyck said "I take pride in being the TSU women's soccer goalie" Other players on the team made their own contributions. The team focused on having fun, thinking positive and leading by example "I've never been on a team this close" Smith said "It really helps us because we have fun playing together, and it only makes it easier for us to play as a team." Team-building activities were incorporated to help the team become stronger and more unified At least once a week, the group examined how they could improve. "It's something that kind of reminds us what we're here for," Cannon said Although the 2000 season may have had a slow start, the players were confident that once the team clicked everything would fall into place. The team did click and ended the season with a 15-4 record written by Carey Michenfelder 208 sports (Page 209) Left: Junior Emily Huyck, goalie, prepares to drop kick the ball downfield to awaiting teammates. Setting plays In motion and overall leadership ability were some of the things the other players said they could count on from Huyck. Above: Teammates shower junior Emily Huyck with congratulations after a successful game against Northwest Missouri State University (Maryville). Huyck was unstoppable that game with a 7-0 shutout Throughout the year, Huyck accumulated 15 shutouts, (photos submitted) Emily Huyck 209 (Page 210) Transitions new players, new focus Seven freshmen, two transfers and two new coaches made up more than half of the 2000-2001 womens basketball team, with so many new members the team used the year to make transitions. "Everything is new to everyone, and making changes and adjusting to new situations is always something that is a challenge, but it's been a good challenge," sophomore Jennifer Fisher said. Former men's basketball assistant coach John Sloop became head coach of the women's team. Sloop said the transition from men's to women's basketball was not as difficult as the challenge of going from assistant coach to head coach. "Coach Sloop is a great coach," junior Robyn Gerber said. "He has kept a positive outlook the entire year. No matter what our record turns out to be, I know that he'll have faith in us and believe in us." The older players said the newcomers' strengths were evident. "I believe the newcomers have come in strong for us this year by adding a mixture of capabilities with a lot of talent and energy to this program," Fisher said. The season ended with a 9-17 overall record and a 4-14 record in the MIAA, which junior Jennifer Perkins did not think did them justice. "I think that we can compete with any team that we play," Perkins said. "The one thing we really need to work on is putting a full 40 minutes of basketball on the floor. We have come close in all our games, but a little lapse has been the difference between a win and a loss." Team captain Wendi Sobaski who would have been the team's only senior, was red-shirted as a result of knee surgery. Regardless of this inconvenience, Sobaski was a strong leader for the team "Wendi is a constant team leader and role model at practice as well as when she sits on the bench at games," Perkins said. Thus, Sloop appointed juniors Gerber and Jessy Fletcher as floor captains to lead the team during the games. "They show up and work hard every day," Sloop said. "You never have to think twice about those two." Gerber said overcoming challenges only made the team stronger. "It's been difficult, but we did it," Gerber said written by Carey Michenfielder Right: Freshman Annie Westhoff shoots a three-point shot against Mount Mercy College (Cedar Rapids, Iowa). Westhoff led the team with four steals against Mt. Mercy. Truman won 73-51. (photo by Beth Shannon) 210 sports (Page 211) Left Junior Robyn Gerber makes a layup in the game against Mount Mercy College (Cedar Rapid. Iowa). Gerber made three of her four field goal attempts against Mt Merry, (photo By Beth Shannon) Women's basketball- FRONT ROW: Jessy Fletcher. Carrie Guenzler, Emily Turnbull, Robyn Gerber. Wendi Sobaski. Tessa Thurman, Keagan Thalin, Erin Tweedy. Jennifer McDonnell BACK ROW: Marne Fauser-assistant coach, April Warren-Grice, Jennifer Happel Jeannine Doughty. Jennifer Perkins, Jennifer Fisher, Annie Westhoff, Ashlea Wood, Amy Eagan, John Sloop-coach. Above: Freshman Ashlea Wood defends against Rockhurst University (Kansas City. Mo.). Bulldogs lost 58-56. The women's basketball team had an overall season record of 9-17. The team's MIAA conference record was 4-14 (photo by Colleen Brown) Left: Coach John Sloop talks to his players during a conference game against Missouri Western State College (St. Joseph). Players said Sloop's positive outlook helped keep their spirits high. Sloop was named head women's basketball coach in July of 2000. (photo by Beth Shannon) sports replay w. basketball Us/Them Tampa 71/73 Quincy (Ill.) 50/48 St. Joseph (Ind.) 99/66 Rockhurst Univ. 56/58 Concordia (Minn.) 65/66 Ml Mercy (Iowa) 73/51 Rockhurst Univ. 57/53 Univ of Nebraska-Omaha 80/68 Central Missouri 56/65 Missouri Southern 91/74 Washburn (Kan.) 52/63 Missouri Western 67/81 Southwest Baptist Univ. 59/91 Northwest Missouri 56/68 Emporia State (Kan.) 47/66 Univ. of Missouri-Rolla 65/73 Pittsburgh State (Kan.) 73/8O Central Missouri 60/72 Missouri Southern 70/69 Washburn (Kan.) 56/63 Missouri Western 58/67 Southwest Baptist Univ. 65/76 Northwest Missouri 49/56 Emporia State (Kan.) 52/71 Univ. of Missouri-Rolla 78/66 Pittsburgh State (Kan.) 78/66 OVERALL 9-17; MIAA 4-14 women's basketball 211 (Page 212) Active Ingredients The men's basketball team started the season with a clean slate, literally, with six newcomers, a new assistant coach and the establishment of a junior varsity team "We have such a unique mesh of talent," senior Brian Brown said. "Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses, but I think we've done a good job this year of using those together instead of everyone going out and doing their own thing." Losing four starters forced others to step up in 2000-2001. "Each day there's somebody different, and they've all contributed at different times," said head coach Jack Schrader. Along with new names and drills, newcomers were introduced to a special tradition that started in 1996. After a victory on the road, all of the men would take their shirts off on the bus ride home. Freshman Matt Beran said it took some getting used to. "I've never sat so close to another man with my shirt off before," Beran said. As team captains, seniors Brown and Mike Peterson had to get used to new circumstances as well "It's actually been a learning experience for me," Peterson said. "There's always been guys that were older than me, and there's always been people that were pretty much looked to as leaders of the team." Former teammate Andy Guethle had a new role as well. Guethle became the JV coach, leading the squad against other universities' JV teams. "I mainly hope that the guys enjoyed it," Guethle said. "I know it's a lot of time commitment." The varsity basketball season was a roller coaster of wins and losses. The 'Dogs defeated Northwest Missouri State University (Maryville), a top-ranked team, and lost to Emporia State University (Kansas), a lower-ranked team "We know how good we can play, but then we know that if we don't play at that level that any team in the conference can beat us," senior Scott Coykendall said. For a rebuilding year with a 7-20 overall record and a record of 3-15 in the MIAA, the team dealt with its share of struggles but remained confident in its ability to succeed. "We've seen the best teams in the conference, and I know we can beat them," Coykendall said. "It's just a matter of going out and playing our game." written by Carey Michenfelder Above: Senior Brian Brown shoots an outside shot against Westminster College (Fulton). The Bulldogs won the game 75-46. (photo by Beth Shannon) Right: Senior Mike Peterson guards a Westminster College (Fulton) player during a fest break. Peterson had four steals against Westminster; he led the team in steals for the game and the season, (photo by Beth Shannon) 212 sports (Page 213) Freshman Matt Beran prepares to drive against an opponent. Beran scored 111 points for the season with 46 field goals, (photo by Ally Mizulski) Varsity men's basketball FRONT ROW: BUI Farr. Eric Delaney. Nathan Owen. Matt Martin. Mike Peterson. Pete Aydt. Aaron Mueller. BACK ROW: Scott Coykendall. Matt Beran. Jiri Miki. Adam Glosier. Dan Mailath. Dusty Bruner. Brian Brown. Eric Wade. A.J. Crum. Junior varsity men's basketball- FRONT ROW: Adam Meyer. Dusty Bruner. Bret Maxwell. SECOND ROW: Bill Farr. Cory Miller. Shawn Guethle. John Weaver, Cory Long. BACK ROW: Jeff Nepple. Seth Martin. Rob Rohrback. Kevin Mitchell sports REPLAY m. basketball Us/Them Lincoln 69/78 Hannibal-LaGrange 92/59 Drury 64/76 Westminster 75/46 Monmouth (Ill) 78/72 SlU-Edwardsville 87/59 Missouri-St.Louis 34/61 Central Missouri St. 67/81 Missouri Southern 73/75 Washburn (Kan.) 73/75 Missouri Western 66/81 Southwest Baptist 52/61 Northwest Missouri 68/58 Emporia State (Kan.) 58/71 Quincy (Ill.) 47/59 Missouri-Rolla 59/45 Pittsburg State (Kan.) 61/83 Central Missouri 40/44 Missouri Southern 43/70 Washburn (Kan.) 69/71 Missouri Western 72/77 Southwest Baptist 69/76 Northwest Missouri 45/72 Emporia State (Kan.) 62/58 Missouri-Rolla 62/84 Pittsburg State (Kan.) 81/94 Washburn 65/96* * denotes post-season play OVERALL 7-20; MIAA 3-15 men's basketball 213 (Page 214) Above: Senior Don Cummings wrestles in the heavyweight class. Cummings earned the National Wrestling Coaches Academic All-American for NCAA division II for the 2001 season. (photo by Hannah Karll) Right: Sophomore Corey Crandall wrestles in the 165-lb. class. Crandall served as team captain for the 2000-2001 season. Crandall's record for the 2001 season was 22-23. (photo by Ally Mizulski) sports REPLAY wrestling Us/Them Moorehead State 3/47 MacMurray Invitational 5th/7 teams Southern Illinois- 46/9 Edwardsville Wisconsin-Parkside 15/35 Minnesota State-Mankato 6/43 Central College 6/35 Northern State 10/42 Dickinson State 6/40 Central Oklahoma 6/38 Ed South Championships 3rd/7 teams Central Missouri State 9/34 MacMurray College 30/22 OVERALL; MIAA 214 sports (Page 215) Forever Bonded being a team is more than wins and losses He had only wrestled in one tournament prior to the Regionals, after joining the team just three weeks earlier. Going into regionals, freshman Wyatt Pickering knew the competition would be tough, but he wanted to qualify for Nationals. The Bulldogs were seeded last in the NCAA Division II Midwest Regional Tournament, held Feb. 24, 2001 at the University of Minnesota-Moorehead With three wrestlers finishing in fourth, fifth and sixth places, however, the Bulldogs finished ninth of 11 teams, ending a season full of memories for the teammates. Only the top four wrestlers in each weight category qualified for Nationals. Pickering was the only 'Dog to qualify, but other members came within a point of qualifying. "It was a really long tournament" Pickering said "It was drawn out over the whole day, so it was really tiring. You had to wrestle a lot of matches, so you had to be in real good shape. It was more mental than anything else" Like many Bulldog wrestlers, Pickering wrestled as a child and continued through high school He left the sport to play football in at the University but later returned "I just kind of wanted to get back into it," Pickering said "I went and asked coach if he cared if I came out and he said he didn't; he'd be happy to have me. The rest is history." Pickering's record was 3-2 going into Regionals. In the three weeks before, Pickering said he had learned to size up the moves of his competition "You have seven minutes to figure out the style of each opponent," Pickering said "You have to have different strategies for different opponents." After the team's showing at the regional tournament, the team created another memory when they took an unplanned stop at a combination gas station and casino because of a snowstorm Student assistant coach Tom Peterson arranged for the team to sleep on cots in the "Bingo Room" while they waited for driving conditions to improve. "I was so tired I said I would sleep right in the gas station" sophomore Corey Crandall said "It was definitely a blessing that we got to stay there" Wrestlers said their sport was unique To be a wrestler, deep down there has to be a little insanity," Crandall said "It's the nature of the sport." Freshman Grant Strickland said the team joked about writing a book called The Trials and Tribulations of Truman State University Wrestling." The envisioned best-seller would have retold the memories of the wrestling trips. The long hours spent in a van to various competitions helped form a bond among the 'Dogs. The team shared a common oddity that included a mesh of idosyncrasies. "All our characteristics come together and filter into one big, pool creating a strong team bond" sophomore Bo Rinehart said written by Christy Maulin Wrestling- FRONT ROW: Dave Schutter-coach, Grant Strickland, Phillip Esposito. Phillip Wilkey. Lewis Marshall Nolyn Wagner, Kelley Latting, Dave Buhler. BACK ROW: Chris Brown coach, Scott Smith, Corey Crandall. Bo Rinehart, Tony Spiker. Nate Kessen, Don Cummings. Bryan Jovick, Meghan Hutton, Tom Peterson-coach. wrestling 215 (Page 216) Right: The baseball team held a mock camp in Pershing Arena to resemble the actual camp they held during summer 2000. The men provided children the opportunity to learn from experienced players. Below. The softball team works on fielding techniques with area kids. Camps helped childern boost their confidence in the playing ability, and the camps also gave University students a chance to share their talents. Right: The University volleyball team coached children at the YMCA two times a week for about a month. The volleyball players started the camp to encourage childern to play the sport, (photos submitted) 216 sports (Page 217) Reaching Out athletes hold camps for community kids Someone once said people learned the most when teaching others. Athletes kept learning during the off-season by holding camps or clinics for children. "It's a great experience for the players," said head softball coach Kristy Schroeder. "You become a better player once you coach. You get to know the game better." The clinics were held during winter and summer breaks so athletes could come back to help Truman State University coaches run the clinics. "I like working with young athletes," said senior Jason Sparks, a baseball player. "I like helping them and teaching them something they don't know." Some players also said they enjoyed seeing how they helped the kids. "I like watching the players have a good time and seeing them improve," said freshman Matt Beran, a basketball player. After observing the children, players said they could see what they had accomplished. "It's exciting to see the result of your teaching," Schroeder said. "It's a rewarding process." Basketball clinics focused on the basic fundamentals for the elementary and middle school children that attended. "We wanted the kids to have fun, learn fundamentals and learn how to work as a team," said senior Wendi Sobaski basketball player. "We wanted to give the younger ones something to work with; we wanted to start them out early." Having fun was another important aspect for the children. "You have to let them play and have fun but teach them a little bit along the way," Beran said. Individual attention was crucial for the young athletes. "We have a more relaxed environment with a lot of individual instruction," said Jack Schrader, men's head basketball coach. Individual attention to the kids in the basketball clinic was accomplished by separating the athletes into groups according to skill "We split the girls into groups by their level of skill" Schroeder said. This way we know what each individual needs to work on." The children were not only on the field or on the court; they were also exposed to University students and the campus. "It's a good chance to show off the school and the kids get to know the players," said Becky Eggering Pike, head volleyball coach. The camps pulled community athletes to the University during the season to see the games. "By coming to the camp, the kids get familiar with Truman softball and come to the games when the season starts," Schroeder said. Camps also served as a recruitment technique for the University. This year it was geared more towards drawing kids to the school" said head baseball coach Lawrence Scully. "But as we get bigger and better, people will realize that we're good and then we can focus on skill" The players said they were able to benefit not only by teaching, but on a personal level as well "I got to know a lot of the girls in the community," Sobaski said. "Now they come to the games and talk to me when they see me." When University athletes went into the community, they said they realized they were doing more than just helping younger athletes; they were acting as role models for the young athletes. "It's good for the players to learn that they are role models and to learn how to model their role," Schrader said. "It's a good way for them to participate in the community." written by Brandi Moeller "We wanted the kids to have fun, learn fundamentals and learn how to work as a team." ~Wendi Sobeski, senior athletic camps 217 (Page 218) Different Strokes a young team with a strong drive The men's swim team gained some needed experience on their way to finishing a respectable 16th in the natioal The team was young, with 13 underclassmen on the team and nine upperclassmen. "We graduated a huge group last year, and it kind of left a big hole in the lineup," said head coach Seth Huston Finishing among the top 20 with a dual meet record of 2-6 was a drop from their ninth place finish in 2000, but Huston said he did not consider the season a disappointment. "We really had as good a year as we did last year," Huston said "The only real downfall was when we got to our conference meet ... we just kept missing national qualifying times over and over again" With first place finishes at the University of Nebraska-Omaha Invitational and the South Dakota Invitational a third place finish at the Central States Championship and sophomore Matt Pray and freshman Robby Cooper qualifying for Nationals, the men had many successes in 2001. "We kind of felt that we were going into the season as underdogs," Pray said "People weren't really expecting us to do much. Towards the end like Central State and a couple of meets before that, a lot of people really kind of stepped up and came really close to qualifying some relays we hadn't expected earlier." Cooper said that the level of competition the team faced was also a factor in season results. "We swam [against] a lot of Division I schools," Cooper said With just two individuals competing at Nationals, Pray and Cooper helped the team end the season on a good note. "I think of a lot of people got some experience," Pray said Pray became the highest national finisher ever for the men's swim team with his second-place and Bulldog record-setting performance in the 100-yard butterfly. Pray also earned honorable mention all-American honors with a ninth-place finish in the 200-yard butterfly. Cooper garnered an honorable mention all-American status by finishing 12th in the 1,000-yard freestyle and 13th in the 500-yard freestyle in his first season of competition. written by Ryan O'Shea Men's Swimming- FRONT ROW: Pat Owens, Vincent Struble, Jason Ruggeberg, Andy Ladrow, Ryan McCord, Daniel Lopez, Jess Dance, Caleb Hopkins. SECOND ROW: Colleen Murphy- assistant coach, Ryan Jacobi. Kyle Sterup, Justin Nakamura, Evan Elwood, Jay Westensee. Bryan Meyer, Brian Teson, Robert VanBecelaere, Seth Huston-head coach. BACK ROW: Robby Cooper, Josh Diehl, Spencer Gillis, Nick Munie, Matt Pray, Drew Yemm, Matt McDuff, Andy Harken, Eric McCullough. "Towards the end ... a lot of people really kind of stepped up and came really close to qualifying some relays we hadn't expected earlier," -Matt Pray, sophomore 218 sports (Page 219) Left: During the Bulldog Invitational, freshman Robert VanBecelaere swims the backstroke in the 400-yard medley relay. VanBecelaere's team placed fourth in the relay. Truman had four men's teams swimming the 400-yard medley, (photo by Ally Mizulski) Above: Swimmers dive into the water to begin race at home meet against Lewis (Ill) and University of Missouri-Rolla. The men's team placed second in the meet, (photo by Luke Trautwein) sports REPLAY m. swimming Us/Them Northern Illinois 79/151 Northwestern Relays 3rd/5 teams Missouri-Rolla 2nd/3 teams Western Illinois 90/115 Nebraska-Omaha Invitational 1st/4 teams Florida State 87/110 University of Missouri-Columbia 20/75 Northern Iowa 86/7 University of South Dakota 1st/3 teams Invitational South Dakota 129/92 Southwest Missouri State 92/147 Drury University 80/125 Central States Championship 3rd/6 teams NCAA Division II Championship 16th place men's swimming 219 (Page 220) Head First National champions After practicing together, traveling together and competing together, members of the women's swim team stood together on a podium with a trophy lifted high. Over four days in March 2001, the team proved they deserved a title never before bestowed upon any Truman State University athletic team--national champions. "It's always been a dream but I think that's more of what it was when I was a freshman-a dream" said senior Jessica Martin, who won Division II Swimmer of the Year honors after finishing first in four events at the National Championship meet. "Now it's a reality." Since Martin's freshman year, the team climbed from a fourth place finish in 1997-98 to a third place finish in 1998-99 and a second place finish behind rival Drury University (Springfield Mo.) in 2000. The success of the 2001 team was a product of natural succession. "This definitely wasn't a one-year thing where we just jumped in and [won] it," said head coach Seth Huston, who was awarded Division II Coach of the Year honors for the third time in four years. "They grew and learned and matured into it. We had to get fourth place and third place to set ourselves up for the opportunity to win." The experience and poise manifested itself during Nationals, as the 13 qualifiers set personal goals each time they jumped in the pool "Everyone on the team had best times in something," said senior Bryna Busch who finished second in the 50 freestyle and the 200 freestyle. "It's very, very tough to get a whole team to swim well at once, but we started out the first day having fast swims and I think the momentum just built." For Huston, however, the team's success during Nationals was merely the climax of a journey that started during the first few practices. "On paper, at the beginning of the year, it was still a long shot," Huston said. "I just think our senior girls came back so wired and ready for this year that they swam head and shoulders better than they had any other year. That rubbed off on a lot of people" A near perfect performance at Nationals gave the University its first national championship. "We were there we were ready," Busch said. "We were swimming fast. We had a good attitude [and] we were having fun. It was the perfect team and the perfect meet. Nothing could have been better." written by Andrew Ashbaugh Right: Freshman Katie May finishes the 200-meter freestyle race. May finished with a time of 2:11.44 against the University of South Dakota (Vermillion). 220 sports (Page 221) Left: Junior Bridget Riley swims in a freestyle race against Southwest Missouri State University (Springfield). Riley was the only junior among the University's national qualifiers in 2001. Women's swim team-FRONT ROW: Meghan Osborn, Sara Hatcher. Diana Young, Angela Walker, Bethany Jost. Kelli Dudley, Kade Rice, Michelle Seek. SECOND ROW: Colleen Murphy-assistant coach, Bryna Busch, Lindsey Ehret Megan Pittman, Ellen Frick, Christine Gould. Alison Blyth, Amanda Shearer. Lauren Rosenfield, Seth Huston-head coach. BACK ROW: Calie Fulmer, Tracy Baiotto, Bridget Riley, Katherine May. Andrea Newton Krista Pray, Jen Vogt Beth Joslin, Christie Williamsen Above: Senior Andrea Newton competes in the 200-meter freestyle race during a meet on Jan 27. Newton competed in freestyle relays, backstroke races and freestyle races. Newton ended her University career with top 10 finishes in four of her five events at the NCAA meet. Left: Women swimmers dive into the water at a practice in January. The frequent practices enabled the women's swimming team to capture the first ever national championship for any sport at the University, (photos by Luke Trautwein) sports REPLAY w. swimming Us/Them Us/Them Northern Illinois 129/106 Northwestern Relays 3rd/5 teams Nebraska-Omaha 1st/3 teams Western Illinois 121/72 Nebraska-Omaha Invitational 1st/6 teams Florida State 98/107 University of Missouri-Columbia 52/43 Northern Iowa 75/20 University of South Dakota Invitational 1st/4 teams South Dakota 153/64 Southwest Missouri State 136/101 Drury University 102/103 Central States Championships 1st/7 teams NCAA Division II Championships 1st place women's swimming 221 (Page 222) Above: Junior Jessica McKinney goes to the far side of the court to reach the ball McKinney played doubles with senior Olesya Parmonova; they had been playing doubles together since 1999. Right: Senior Nathan Artz returns the ball during a match against William Jewel College (liberty. Mo.) Artz beat Javiar Gomez with scores of 6-4 and 6-1. Artz was awarded the MIAA division II sportsmanship award, (photos by Colleen Brown) sports REPLAY tennis Men's Us/Them MIAA team tourn. no score kept Graceland 2/7 ITA Reg. Tourn. no score kept William Jewel 9/0 Northern Ill. 1/8 Western Ill 3/6 Principia Tourn. no score kept U. Central Oklahoma 2/7 Cameron Univ. 2/7 John Brown Univ. 9/0 Southwest Baptist Univ. 5/4 West Texas A&M 1/5 Northwest Missouri 4/5 Central College 9/0 Univ. Missouri Rolla 8/1 Baker University 3/5 Emporia State Univ. 9/0 Washburn Univ. 6/3 Rockhurst Univ. 3/6 Quincy Univ. 9/0 Graceland Univ. 8/1 MIAA Tournament 2nd Drury 0/5 Womens Us/Them MIAA team tourn. no score kept Graceland 9/0 Central College 7/2 William Jewel 8/1 ITA Reg. Tourn no score kept Quincy Univ. 9/0 Western Ill 4/5 Principia Tourn no score kept U. Central Oklahoma 4/5 Cameron Univ. 4/5 Northeastern State Univ. 3/6 Grand Valley State 2/7 Southwest Baptist Univ. 9/0 Drury Univ. 5/2 Northwest Missouri 3/6 Missouri Western 9/0 Lincoln University 7/2 Missouri Southern 4/5 Emporia State Univ. 9/0 Washburn Univ. 3/6 Rockhurst Univ. 5/4 Quincy Univ. 9/0 Lincoln Univ. 5/4 MIAA tourn 2nd 222 sports (Page 223) Combination Teams success and friendship within two teams The men's and women's tennis teams were on the court from September to May dedicating two hours per day to practice, competing in nine tournaments and playing over 40 matches during the 2000-2001 season Over the long season the tennis team pulled in many wins and awards. Both the men and women's teams were ranked in the top 20 in the Midwest for NCAA Division II in November. The teams continued to stay near the top of the charts throughout the fall and spring seasons. The teams played the bulk of their schedules during the spring, including a game against Southwest Baptist. The men beat SW Baptist for the first time since SW Baptist became a member of the conference in 1988. "Southwest Baptist has a strong men's program; this is the first year they haven't been as strong," said Pete Kendall head coach "Obviously, it is nice to beat a team that has always been good." The SW Baptist game helped the team transition from its midterm break trip into its regular season. The season continued, with the men's and women's team preparing for the MIAA conference tournament. The teams felt they had an equal chance of leaving with the championship. "Going into the tournament we felt both teams had a chance to win it" Kendall said. "We were right there when it all finished." Both teams finished in 2nd place at conference Despite the loss of first place the teams won other awards. Junior Jessica McKinney and senior Lindsay Daniels won conference championships for the women in No. 5 and No. 6 singles, respectively, while sophomores Adri Atwell and Megan Konrad won the No. 3 championship doubles. Junior Erich Podzinski won the men's championship in No. 3 singles. Senior Nathan Artz and senior Olesya Parmonova received the MIAA Sportsmanship Awards. Both players and coaches voted on the MIAA Sportsmanship Awards, which were then awarded at the conference tournament. "It is unusual it is unique to pull in so many votes," Kendall said. "I don't know that it has been done before If it has, it has been quite a few years." The season ended in May with a trip for the men's team to the NCAA Division II Regionals. The team lost to No. 1 seeded Drury University (Springfield, Mo.) with a score of 5-0. With each team's wins and losses, the members were close on and off the court. "We always have a lot of fun no matter what we do and we are all really close," sophomore Amanda Black said. "That is the main reason we work so well as a team" written by Jenni Weiland Southwest Baptist has a strong men's program; this is the first year they haven't been as strong. Obviously it is nice to beat a team that has always been good. -Pete Kendall, head tennis coach Tennis-FRONT ROW: Liz Welsch-trainer, Justin Menolascino. Davis Maginness, Adri Atwell. Lindsey Daniels. George Kidera, Ben Smith. SECOND ROW: Cindi Lanners assistant coach, Amanda Black, Olesya Paramonova, Allison Schuller. Meghan Konrad, Jessica McKinney, Pete Kendall-head coach. BACK ROW: Allan Atkins, Nathan Artz. Eric Babb. Erich Podzinski. Adam Rees, Chris Larson tennis 223 (Page 224) Supporting the Cause When students looked for a fun evening out, checking out fundraisers held by Truman State University sports teams was a good place to start. For 2001, the softball team added a new fund-raising event consisting of a dinner, dance, raffle and auction along with the usual T-shirt sales and summer camp. The team got breadsticks from Fazoli's, baked potatoes from Ailerons, hamburger buns from Hardees and salads from the Golden Spike. "We sold a little over 200 tickets," said Kristy Schroeder, the head softball coach. "We also got a lot of donations from people who couldn't make it. It was a great opportunity for people who don't normally get together to come together, and people seemed to enjoy it." In addition to T-shirt sales, the baseball team held a camp to raise money and to promote the team The team raised $800 to assist in funding a tournament during Midterm Break in Panama City, Fla "We do receive a good budget from the University, but we want the players to have a positive athletic and academic experience, and with fund-raising we are able to provide a good program" said Lawrence Scully, head baseball coach. The Bulls Rugby Club raised money by producing a book that included community advertisements and player information "Our biggest fund-raiser is an alumni game which is held every fall usually in mid-October," senior Brian Newcomb said. "Any given year we have 20 to 40 alumni return, and we usually receive generous donations from them" The women's lacrosse club was active in fund-raising by selling T-shirts and having bake sales each semester. The women's lacrosse club also co-hosted a bandfest with Alpha Tau Omega The organizations split the profits. "The ATOs were fun to work with, and we each got $200," sophomore Jessica Gildehaus said. The Roller Hockey Club had a different goal than the other teams. Their fund-raising efforts were focused on trying to find a sponsor to provide the team with funds and equipment. "It cost about $4,000 to $5,000 total all season for our team and basically, if we don't get a sponsor, that money comes out of our pocket," sophomore Mike Wardell said. Even without a 2001 sponsor, the roller hockey team got its name out with the help of the Index and KTVO promotions. Fund-raisers were not just a way for teams to bring in extra cash. "Doing fund-raising events is a great way to make money, but it is also a great way to reach out to the community and expose your program" Schroeder said. written by Nicole Kellogg Doing fund-raising events is a great way to make money, but it is also a great way to reach out community and expose program. ~Kristy Schroeder, head softball coach 224 sports (Page 225) Left: Members of the softball team serve salad to the people participating in the softball team's fund-raiser. Dinner was served while the patrons participated in the dance and auction part of the evening. Food for the dinner was donated by restaurants such as Ailerons and Hardees. The salad was donated by the Golden Spike. The softball team sold over 200 tickets to the dinner, (photo by Kate Strobel) Above: Bulldog alumna Jill Harlan and junior Kelli Best emcee a bachelor auction in order to raise money for a soccer trip to Europe. Fund-raisers helped many teams supplement their budgets so they could participate in more activities related to their sport, (photo by Tom Palmier) sports REVIEW fund-raising The women's lacrosse club raised $200 in 2001 with bake sales and T-shirt sales The Bulls Rugby Club sold a book with ads from local businesses and player statistics The Roller Hockey Club depended on sponsors to cover the equipment bill of $4,000 to $5,000 The women's soccer team signed students up for credit cards and collected cans The Bullets Rugby Club sold shirts and worked at sporting events to pay for league fees, equipment and referees athletic fund-raisers 225 (Page 226) Team Focus going back to basics The Truman State University baseball team may have been young, but they had a work ethic that put them on track to compete against every team in the MIAA. "One thing I've noticed is that our players are extremely hard workers who are very disciplined" said head coach Lawrence Scully. As the new coach, Scully took over a team that finished with a 9-41-1 record in 2000. Scully put them back on track in 2001 by having the team focus on fundamentals and mechanics. "With the age of this team, I've altered my coaching style to be more hands-on," Scully said Senior Evan Adair said he liked working with the underclassmen "The new guys have started off pretty well" Adair said "I'm anxious to see how they do against the higher-quality teams in our conference." Adair started the year well hitting .343 after the first 14 games. Adair said he felt Scully had been doing a great job as head coach. "It has been great playing for him," Adair said "He has made it a great experience for the younger guys." Scully said he tried to emphasize a strong defense "We have really tried to put an emphasis on our pitching staff this year, along with our defense as a whole" Scully said "Our pitching staff has an understanding of what they need to do. Now it's a question of actually doing it consistently." The Bulldogs' starting pitching rotation included senior Nick Pianalto and sophomores Paul Cornejo, Ron Hendrix and Brant Kraner. "Last year we couldn't catch a break," said sophomore Clayton Johnson "We made a lot of mistakes. This year we are trying to take away a lot of those mistakes." With the help of assistant coaches Clay Biggs and Mike Dubinski Scully familiarized himself with the MIAA conference. Scully said that consistency was the biggest key for the team in 2001. The Bulldogs ended the season with a record of 14-26 and an MIAA record for the season of 10-16. "We have made some mistakes that we shouldn't have made for this point in the season, but we will be competing in the conference this year," Scully said written by Adam Claypool Right: Head Coach Lawrence Scully gives junior Matt Wine some pointers before Wine goes to bat against Washburn University (Topeka. Kan) The University won both games against Washburn with scores of 6-3 and 4-3. (photo by Luke Trautwein) 226 sports (Page 227) Above: Sophomore Brant Kraner pitches against Washburn University (Topeka, Kan.). Kraner pitched a total of six innings in the second game. Kraner struck out five batters while pitching against Washburn, (photo by Julia Karll) Left Sophomore Nick Heineman bats against Washburn University (Topeka. Kan.). Heineman walked three of his four times at bat, making it to third each time he walked. Heineman filed out to right field his last time to bat against Washburn Heineman made 110 appearances at bat during the 2001 season (photo by Luke Trautwein) Left: Junior Chris Linck, catcher, throws the ball into the field during a game against Pittsburg State University (Kan). The University won both games against Pittsburg 8-5 and 8-2. (photo by Kim Pederson) Baseball- FRONT ROW: N. Heineman S. Cox. B. Kraner. S. Theriault. J. Wolf. N. Pianalto. J. Greenberg, J. Regagnon SECOND ROW: B. Miller, K. Cronin D. Brandt, J. Bohlmeyer. K. Ensminger. M. Kupferle, R. Hendrix. THIRD ROW: E. Howe, J. Sparks, S. Wilson C. Biggs. L. Scully. M. Kubinski. E. Adair. G Linck. BACK ROW: B. Walters. T. Jenkins. M. Anderson P. Cornejo. C. Johnson N. Rueckert, M Wine. sports REPLAY baseball Us/Them Marietta College 7/4, 3/6 Brewton-Parker College 8/6 Marietta College 4/11, 7/8 John Carroll Univ. 2/6, 12/2 Univ. of Mo.-Columbia 1/3, 10/5 Lincoln Univ. (Mo.) 6/3, 4/3 Washburn (Topeka. Kan.) 5/8, 6/17 Emporia State (Kan.) 11/2, 2/6 Missouri Western 6/8, 3/10 (St. Joseph) Northwest Missouri 6/4 6/7 (Maryville) Washburn (Topeka, Kan.) 8/5, 8/2 Pittsburg State (Kan.) 3/6 Lincoln Univ. (Mo.) 1/6 Central Missouri 1/12, 5/ (Warrensburg) Central Missouri 15, 2/10 (Warrensburg) Quincy (Ill.) 5/8 Missouri Western 5/1, 0/1 (St Joseph) SW Baptist 4/14 (Bolivar, Mo.) SW Baptist 17/11, 16/9 (Bolivar, Mo.) Univ. of Missouri 8/17 (St. Louis) Northwest (Maryville) 3/9, 6/10 Univ. of Missouri 7/4 4/12 (Rolla) Univ. of Missouri 3/4 (Rolla) Univ. of Iowa 5/12 (Iowa City) OVERALL 14-26; MIAA 10-16 baseball 227 (Page 228) Regular Habit winning with skill "I know that I can't take no more; it ain't no lie. I want to see you out that door, baby. Bye, bye, bye!" The music of 'N Sync blared out over the field before every home softball game. The song was part of the team's warm-up before the Bulldogs took the field. "We like to sing and dance before the game," freshman Elizabeth Economon said. "A few of us make the point to go out and make fools of ourselves for fun. We all have our lucky rituals and routines." While the routine consisted of a few pre-game superstitions, the team also had a three-year routine of winning, ever since 1999 when head coach Kristy Schroeder took over the program. "Regardless of the different teams I may coach, the coaching techniques stay the same," Schroeder said. "I'm coaching the fundamentals and mental part of the game. We work on skills and break them down, and we work on goal-setting, focus and routine" The fundamentals of the game sent the team on a 21 -game winning streak early in the season and at various points helped them lead the MIAA in fielding and pitching, while offensively gaining them second in batting and scoring. "If we put it all together we can; one, be first in conference two, win Regionals; and three, give it a run at Nationals," Economon said. Schroeder's recruitment efforts brought in four starting freshmen, including Economon, Leann Paul, Katy Mueller and Stephanie Cepicky. These players filled in gaps on the roster and on the field. "The freshmen stepped into positions without any changes," senior Kristi Bredbenner said. "We have gotten a lot stronger this year with the new freshmen" The 'Dogs also had three senior captains, Heather Mackie, Missy Kane and Bredbenner, to guide the team to an offense and defense matched by few. Despite out-pitching, out-fielding and out-scoring many of the MIAA conference teams, the Dog's were able to keep their cleats grounded. "We do the things we are supposed to do and are playing mentally tough, just taking it one game at a time," Schroeder said. The team ended the season with a record of 43-11-1 and an MIAA record of 13-4. The 'Dogs won second in NCAA Division II regionals. written by Jessica Lowe Freshman Angela Ligouri slides in to score a point against University of Missouri-St. Louis. The Bulldogs won both games of the doubleheader, Ligouri made one run the first game and two runs the second, (photo by Elizabeth Hoppis) 228 sports (Page 229) Left: Senior Missy Kane, third baseman, runs toward first base after hitting a single in the third inning. The Bulldogs went on to a 5-1 win against Quincy University (Ill.) on (photo by Colleen Brown) Softball-FRONT ROW: Cathy Monroe. Stephanie Cepicky, Angela Ligouri, Katy Mueller. Ashley Siegel Erin Schwada, Vicki Viefhaus. Elizabeth Economon, Breanna Wonderly. SECOND ROW: Britni Buford, Robyn Enyeart Grace Wachter, Krysti Brown, Leann Paul Catherine Ramsey. Missy Kane, Kristi Bredbenner. BACK ROW: Jennifer Hulsopple, Stephanie Schlegel, Michelle Rackers, Kristy Schroeder- head coach. Amber Eastabrooks, Jen Wright Heather Mackie. Above: Freshman Leann Paul hits a single during the first game of a doubleheader against University of Missouri-St. Louis. The final score was 7-2. Paul scored 20 points throughout the entire season, (photo by Elizabeth Hoppis) Left: Sophomore Britni Buford releases a pitch during the game against Southwest Baptist University (Bolivar). Buford pitched 12 innings in a 2-1 win over SW Baptist. The win was Buford's sixth of the season (photo by Luke Trautwein) sports REPLAY softball Us/Them Drake Univ. (Iowa) 5/0, 6/6 S Illinois Univ.-Edwardsville 4/2, 8/3 Univ. of Missouri-St. Louis 7/2, 8/1 Quincy Univ. (Ill.) 5/1, 2/0 Southwest Baptist (Boliver, Mo.) 4/0, 2/1 Lincoln Univ. (Mo.) 8/0, 8/0 Missouri Western 1/0, 3/0 Emporia State (Kan.) 5/1, 9/0 Washburn (Kan.) 7/0, 7/3 Northwest Missouri 0/1 Winona State (Minn.) 4/1 Central Missouri 3/1, 2/1 Missouri Southern 0/4,0/2 Pittsburg State (Kan.) 7/0, 1/2 Univ. of Missouri-Rolla 5/1, 4/0 Emporia State (Kan.)* 1/0 Washburn (Kan.)* 6/3 Missouri Southern* 1/2 Univ. of Missouri-Rolla* 2/0 Missouri Southern* 1/2 North Dokota State* 2/5 Missouri Southern* 8/2 North Dakota State* 2/1 Univ. of Nebraska-Omaha* 1/5 OVERALL 43-11-1; MIAA 13-4 * denotes post-season play softball 229 (Page 230) Breakthrough Success Building a successful club team was a daunting task. And as if developing skills on the field did not require enough time and energy, players in club sports also had to share the responsibilities of fundraising, schedule making and coach hiring. Still, the men's and women's lacrosse teams developed winning programs in a surprisingly short amount of time The women's team led the way in spring 2000, after earning a third seed in the division finals. "It was an awesome experience being there," said senior co-captain Jocelyn Diehl "They were such high-caliber teams." After receiving a first round bye in the tournament, the team fell to the University of Chicago (Ill), but both the confidence and respect generated during the 2000 season's playoff run carried over into 2001. "We've had a big target on our backs since [the 2000 division finals]," junior Cathy Liang said. "We have to learn to deal with that and play our own game" Meanwhile the 2001 season marked the men's team's first year as a full member of the Central Collegiate Lacrosse Association, after two seasons as an associate member. The men's team started strong, immediately establishing itself as a contender for the CCLA crown. 'We've always had a lot of talent, but this year we've banded together," said senior Bob Sherron, men's team president. We're playing more as a team and we're spreading the goals around." As the programs became more competitive, practices became increasingly important. With the help of junior Chris Allen, assistant coach the women's practices focused on fitness calisthenics, endurance training and stick work. We had more prepared training, which has resulted in depth in the line-up," Liang said. "We are three line-ups deep. Anytime that I am on the field, I feel confident to pass it to anyone, because all my teammates have the needed skills." The men's success also increased practice attendance and enthusiasm "Last year we had a problem with people coming to practice," said sophomore Kenny Marcantel men's co-captain. "I think with the hope of the tournament and the new guys wanting to learn how to play the game, it has helped with commitment." The off-field dedication of both teams translated directly into more skilled play and, more importantly, into wins. We know what we can do, and we built on the basic skills we already had," Diehl said. We broke through on the defensive end, and we have run more offensive patterns." written by Jennifer Happel and Andrew Ashbaugh Above: Senior Julie Wittman battles against a Knox College (Galesburg, Ill) player for control of the belli. The Univesity won the against Knox. Left: Action heats up as junior Chris Allen looks for a pass. The University won against University of Iowa (Iowa City). 230 sports (Page 231) Left Senior Adam Watson runs past the defense toward the goal. The game was against University of Iowa (Iowa City). The University men's lacrosse team was a member of the Central Collegiate Lacrosse Association (photos submitted) Men's lacrosse team-FRONT ROW: Derick Moudy, John Barber. Chris Allen. Rich Salzman, Kevin Beckner, Jason Getz, Tim Wallner. BACK ROW: Mark VonFange. Adam Watson, Doug Verby. Mark Audet, Bob Sherron. Mike Grillo, Kenny Marcantel, Devin McCart. Keith Ratliff. Women's lacrosse team FRONT ROW: J. Post. J Diehl C Liang. J. Kuhn. M Yankow, J. Wittman, E Kaji, SECOND ROW: J Gildehaus. L. Webb. T Patterson, E. Hotfelder. N Klinkhamer. C Luebbering, A. Horowitz-Burdick, C Guenzler. BACK ROW: K. Beck, M. Rodriquez. M McNeil J Ronkoski S. Tice L Sapenoff, J. Henehan. A. Streb. J. Smith. sports REVIEW lacrosse The University men's lacrosse team was a member of the Central Collegiate Lacrosse Association The game of lacrosse was rooted in Native American religion and was often played to resolve conflicts and develop strong, virile men Fan attendance at lacrosse games had tripled since 1990 The cost of outfitting a lacrosse team was less than hockey or football Since 1990 the number of college and club lacrosse teams increased 62 percent There were 196 participating NCAA Division I, II, and III lacrosse teams in the United States lacrosse 231 (Page 232) Basic Training with the help of technology After receiving accreditation in 2000, the Athletic Training Program took another step toward excellence with the help of technology. The athletic trainers provided athletic teams at Truman State University with care throughout the seasons. They did everything from taping ankles to performing ultrasounds. In 2001, the training program received a University grant, which was used to make a compact disc for student trainers. The CD included more than 160 skills that all student trainers needed to know to pass the National Athletic Trainers' Association Certification Exam in order to become certified athletic trainers. The skills ranged from how to butterfly tape wounds to how to work on athletes with knee problems. Potential trainers also needed to know the skills to pass the University's test of qualifications to work with athletes. "A lot of trainers learn by visual demonstration," said junior Margaret Rail, a student trainer. Rall said she thought it would be easier to learn from one source because each trainer a had different teaching style, the CD would allow students to learn the same method for each skill "To find all those skills you have to look at a variety of places. This way you can look at one place," said Michelle Boyd, assistant athletic trainer for the University. Boyd, who had been the assistant for seven years, was in charge of putting the CD together. Boyd filmed all the skills on a digital camera that the grant helped purchase Boyd also used student trainers and athletes as demonstrators for the CD. Student trainers, senior Tara Thomure and sophomore Nicole Phelps, assisted Boyd with the production of the CD. Boyd said she was very optimistic about the grant and hoped it would help make learning the skills easier for students. "They'll be able to watch and learn," Thomure said. "Then [they will] be able to come to the Training Room and apply what they learned hands-on" Sophomore Kristin McFarland, a student trainer, said she liked the idea of knowing what was expected before entering the training world. "It will make people feel more comfortable when entering the program" McFarland said. "Maybe [the program will be] a little less overwhelming." The grant was a Curriculum Improvement Grant, which was given to faculty to improve one class or the whole curriculum With the $4,500 grant, the training program would be able to provide a CD for all incoming student trainers. Boyd said that the interest in the training program had increased, which made this a necessary step. "Normally we take about three freshmen, but this year we had 18 applicants," Boyd said. With the help of the grant, the Athletic Training Program continued to grow and was better able to meet the demands of the student trainers and University athletes in 2001. written by Robyn Gerber 232 sports (Page 233) Left: Senior Carissa Benes. an athletic trainer, stretches freshman Sarah Jessen at The Kennels training room. A compact disc was created to teach student trainers the needed techniques to pass the University test of qualifications to work with athletes. Above: Senior athletic trainer Tara Thumure tapes the foot of junior Missy Ell, a soccer player. The CD included skills ranging from taping ankles to working on knee problems. The CD was funded through a $4500 Curriculum Improvement Grant, (photos by Ally Mizulski) [The compact disc] will make people feel more comfortable when entering the program. ~Kristin McFarland sophomore athletic trainers 233 (Page 234) Changing Conditions In the depths of the frigid Kirksville winter, the men's and women's indoor track team warmed up and ran outdoors in the snow. "We run outside all year long," junior Jake Kingery said. The "indoor" track team was almost a misnomer, considering the runners practiced outside from December to early March. Most team members preferred the outdoor season despite the seemingly comfortable indoor meets, which ignored weather considerations. "The air is a lot drier indoors," Kingery said. "It gives you this cough. We call it the 'indoor hack.'" Junior Karena Singleton said she felt it was more difficult to run on the indoor track because it was half of the size of the outdoor. "You can run much faster outdoors because the curves aren't so tight," Singleton said. Some preferred to be outside for other reasons. "I like outdoor track because that's what I grew up with," senior Ryan Easley said. "It just seems so much more natural. When I think of track, I think of it being outdoors." Indoor track's space limitations affected competitors' times, as well as the events offered. Sophomore Pat Boyle's favorite event, the steeplechase, could not be done indoors. It was an event in which, after completing the race, the competitor had run 3,000 meters and cleared five hurdle- like barriers including one adjacent to a water pit. "You can't do that indoors," Boyle said. However, senior Kristi Morton enjoyed competing inside. "Indoors, you don't have to worry about the whole weather thing," Morton said. "It is hard to pole vault in the wind, and [the wind] varies from meet to meet. Indoors, it's consistent. Everywhere you go there is always a runway and a mat." Even with limitations, the women's indoor track team managed well They second in the MIAA Conference with 32 points. Morton and junior Megan Williams represented the women's team at the NCAA Division II Championships. Morton placed seventh in pole vault and Williams took eighth in 55-meter hurdles. The men's indoor track team came in fifth place at conference with 48 points. The men's team sent freshman Brian Dzingai to the NCAA Division II Championships where he placed seventh in the 55-meter dash. written by Sarah St. John Above: Keeping the same pace, juniors Amy Johnson and Beth Luebbering compete in the 3000- meter run. The meet was at Central Missouri State University (Warrensburg). Right: Freshman Alan Heincker competes in the 5,000-meter run at the Smith Barney Invitational hosted by Butler University (Indianapolis, Ind.). Heincker finished the 5.000 in 15 minutes and 26.48 seconds, placing 11th. 234 sports (Page 235) Left: Junior Matt Helbig runs in the 800-meter dash at the Smith Barney Invitational hosted by Butler University (Indianapolis, Ind). Helbig finished eighth in the 800. In 2001, Helbig held the University record for the 800 with a time of 1 minute and 54.12 seconds, (photos submitted) Men's track-FRONT ROW: J. Willis, B. Rosario, M. DeBold, M. Pope. P. Andreas. A. Decker, B. Northrup, T. Snodgrass, N. White, E. Schneider. SECOND ROW: B. Peter, D. Nichols, G. Jensen V. Nixon D. O'Brian B. McQueary, P. Boyle. M. Chrismer, B. Dzingai, M Amado. M Brower, G Elledge. BACK ROW: A. Doering, S. Henderson C Froelker, A. Heincker. K Weidauer. R. Taylor, D. McDonald R. Easely, D. Boyle, A. Schermbeck, M. Judson J- Kingery. Women's track-FRONT ROW: Becky Kudrna, Jamille Curry. Kristi Morton, Joanna Hoag, Bridget Luebbering, Angie Haddock, Heidi Shearer. SECOND ROW: Melissa Linden, Jessica Young, Jennifer Tesmer, Jody Shanks, Cammie Ewing, Jill Lowry, Jackie McDuffey, Karena Singleton, Brandi Moeller, Alisha Smyth. BACK ROW: Kasye Hahn, Beth Luebbering, Taran May, Amy Johnson, Sonya Yamnitz, Brandy Leffler, Megan Williams. Nicole Gandy. Candi Jones, Sara Jessen sports REVIEW w. track Women's automatic qualifier Megan Williams, 100-meter hurdles, 13.94 Women's provisional qualifiers: Sara Jessen, 400-meter hurdles, 1:02.90 Candi Jones, 400-meter dash, 56.63 Kristi Morton, Pole Vault 11' 8" Karena Singleton, Triple Jump, 38' 8.05" Jill Lowry, Megan Williams, Karena Singleton, Jamille Curry, 4x100-meter relay, 47.94 Jamille Curry, Kasye Hahn, Sara Jessen, Candi Jones, 4x400-meter relay, 3:48.10 indoor track 235 (Page 236) Basic Elements never ending dedication There were many aspects of outdoor track and field that separated it from other sports. Perhaps the most obvious difference was the seemingly stubborn devotion and hard work put forth by its members. "All sports require dedication, but with running, hard work never ends," freshman Sonya Yamnitz said. "It's a sport that lasts all year. We run in just about any type of weather and endure pain daily, but the accomplishment in the end makes all our hard work worthwhile." Long hours at practices and medical treatment showed the essential dedication of the athletes. "Practices are usually about two hours long, but we also have treatment for injury before and after practice, so I could be at practice for three to four hours on any given day," junior Kasye Hahn said. Track members said they endured certain levels of pain because of the intensity of practices. "[In other sports] I've never heard of anyone else passing out or throwing up because they played too hard," junior Nolan White said. "Running is the basic element in all sports, and running track is the pinnacle of that element." Running was an element that John Cochrane, women's head coach pushed his players to achieve at every practice. "I'll admit Coach Cochrane scared me at first, but after getting to know him, I've realized that he really cares about each one of us not only as athletes, but individuals," Yamnitz said. Some track members did not let all the hard work show on their faces. "Our bodies are different and they react differently to different levels of intensity," freshman Brian Dzingai said. "I always run hard, but one may never see expressions on my face that suggest this. But believe me, I am running hard." Track members said they learned to understand their bodies and what to expect from themselves. "I have learned what my body will accept and when I need to hold back or take more rest," senior Chad Froelker said. Overall track seemed to keep its focus on improvement. "Winning is secondary to how much you learn about yourself, your limits and what hard work can do," Hahn said. written by Carey Michenfelder Right: Junior David Mayhew completes a practice sprint at the Truman Open. Mayhew took the University's top score with 14.51 seconds in the men's 110 meter high hurdles (photo by Colleen Brown) 236 sports (Page 237) Left: Sophomore Dan Boyle clears the standard during the 3.000 meter Steeplechase event. Boyle took third in the event following two other University students who received first and second (photo by Colleen Brown) Below: Sophomore Jennifer Tesmer leads the pack of runners while junior Beth Luebbering comes around on the outside attempting to pass. The Truman Open took place on March 31. (photo by Colleen Brown) Above: Freshman Aaron Decker pole vaults at the Truman Open Decker placed sixth in pole vault with a mark of 13 feet 9 inches. Three members of the University team pole vaulted at the Truman Open (photo submitted) Left: Senior Kristi Morton begins to run down the pole vault runway at the Truman Open Morton received an all-American in pole vault and was a two-time indoor and outdoor conference champion in the event. Morton finished sixth in the pole vault competition of the NCAA Division II Championships held in Edwardsville. Ill. (photo submitted) sports REVIEW m. track Men's Provisional qualifiers: Chad Froelker, decathlon, 6,849 points Jake Kingery, decathlon, 6,558 points Brian Dzingai 100-meter dash, 10.52 Brian Dzingai 200-meter dash, 21.00 Matt Helbig, 1500-meter run, 3:52.70 Danny McDonald, 400-meter run, 47.58 outdoor track 237 (Page 238) enrich The line to sign up for the Sophomore Writing Experience stretches down the hallway in McClain Hall Students could not enroll for English Composition II or the Junior Interdisciplinary Seminar if they had not taken the SWE. Over a students four-year period at the University, an estimated 16 hours of assessment was completed, (photo submitted) 238 enrich (Page 239) mini mag, academics, index and ads Enrichment came from our awareness of the world around us. We looked beyond the words on the page, the ink in the newspaper or the links on the Internet We found ourselves not only as participants in the classroom, but actively taking part in the world beyond We displayed artwork for the campus to see, voted in our state and national elections and took jobs across campus to maintain scholarships. We directed student productions. We tutored students at Ray Miller Elementary School similar to the tutoring efforts at the Greenwood Laboratory School in 1941. We replaced our carefree childhood days and legwarmers of 1982 with our platform shoes of 2001 and 1982 our required University assessment. We worked our way through the curriculum eventually completing our senior capstone courses with pride. We learned how the world was altered by the depression in 1933, and we saw the effects of Missouri Gov. Mel Carnahans fatal accident in October 2000. While the Olympics highlighted our summer, Super Bowl XXXIV captured us for a Sunday of football action, and the Grammy Awards satisfied our musical tastes. We took it all in stride, enriched by both the good and the bad 1941 1982 1933 enrich 239 (Page 240) mini mag Earthquakes reaching a 7.9 magnitude in India, wild fires sweeping across, the western half of the United States and a rise in natural gas prices by 40 percent nationwide affected our lives from Kirksville, Mo. to Alaska, from Mexico to Pakistan. All the while, we allowed mile, entertainment, and sports to reflect the social and recreational aspects of our fees. We watched as the controversial rap-artist Eminem took the Best Rap Album of the year at the 2001 Grammies, the LA. Lakers took the Indiana Pacers in the 2000 NBA finals, and the New York Yankees took the New York Mets in the World Series., We felt the loss of Daytona 500's seven-time Winston Cup champion Dale Earnhardt when he died in a wreck in the final turn of the 2001 NASCAR race The world's events had certainly taken their turn and we were part of it all by voting in the election, tuning in to the Olympics and buying Faith Hill's Best Album of the Year, "Breath" Earthquakes p 250 University history p 242-253 Elections p 252 240 mini mag (Page 241) Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis and Ravens defensive end Michael McCary celebrate a sack during the Nov 26, 2000 NFL game against the Cleveland Browns in Baltimore. Lewis became a dynamic defender in the NFL as he led the Baltimore Ravens to the playoffs. Lewis won the Associated Kress Defensive Player of the Year award announced Jan. 2. 2001. (photo by Associated Press) 241 (Page 242) Fire Season MIDWEST FIRES RAGE ON Residents of the western United States found the summer of 2000 to be hotter than usual in many ways. The fire season which was deemed among the worst in history. The fires raged on for months, destroying 6.8 million acres of forest in fourteen of the western states. More than 19,000 firefighters were called to combat the ongoing blazes. Both civilian and military units were brought in, along with retired firefighters and college students, to help fight the blazes. Some colleges in the west were asked to delay registration deadlines so students could remain on the front lines. Due to the widespread destruction caused by the fires, President Bill Clinton asked Congress for $1.6 billion to help rebuild the affected areas and to stop fires from spreading. The wildfires were believed to have been started by people being careless with campfires and lightening striking dry areas. Experts blamed the severity of the wildfires on a severe drought in the area and the methods used to help prevent forest fires. For example, the Department of Natural Resources attempted to bum controlled fires to create an open stopping pint for the fires, but the wind got the better of the situation, and these fires got out of control, too. Prevention methods such as this had been practiced since the late 1990s, yet sometimes the prevention actually added to the problem because it created a build-up of highly flammable brush and shrubs. Montana and Idaho were two of the fourteen states declared disaster areas by President Clinton. Other states affected by uncontrollable fires were Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Oklahoma Wyoming, Texas, Colorado, North Dakota and South Dakota written by Jessica Lowe Accident investigators and emergency workers look through the wreckage at the scene of the Air France Concorde crash at Gonesse. France, near Paris. The accident killed 13 people. An investigation into what caused the plane to catch fire and crash led investigators to believe that the plane ran over a piece of metal on the runway. Evolution of the University 1867 President Joseph Baldwin North Missouri School and Commercial College, founded by Joseph Baldwin, opened with a faculty of five. above: Cumberland Academy 1868 The University's name was revised to North Missouri Normal School 1870 The State Board of Regents selected Kirksville as the site of the First District Normal School pursuant to legislation enacted on March 19,1870, by the Missouri General Assembly and Gov. Joseph W. McClurg to establish a system of public normal schools. The University's name became First District Normal School 1871 Music appeared as a required course above: "Old" Baldwin Hall 1876 Courses in piano, organ, string or band instruments could be taken for $10 per term of 20 lessons. (Page 243) A firefighter monitors a backburn blaze to make sure it does not jump the road near Kennedy Meadows, approximately 50 miles northwest of Ridgecrest. Calif.. Monday, July 31, 2000. The fires in the Midwest were deemed among the worst in history, (photos by Associated Press) Supersonic Jet AIR FRANCE CONCORDE CRASHES The first-ever plane crash involving a Concorde jetliner was one of mass destruction In Paris on July 25, 2000, an Air France Concorde crashed while en route to New York. Witnesses on the ground said shortly after takeoff the chartered jetliner had flames spewing from the right wing, and seconds later the plane crashed into a nearby hotel and restaurant, bursting into flames. Witnesses also said it was apparent that the jetliner was in trouble soon after takeoff; it looked as though the pilot was struggling to keep the plane in the air, lost control and crashed. All lOO passengers and nine crew members were killed on impact, along with four people who were in the hotel Among the 113 casualties, 96 of them were German, two were Danish, one was Austrian and one was American. The passengers were mostly German citizens because a German-based cruise company had chartered the jetliner. The passengers were going to meet 400 others in New York for a cruise to Florida through the Gulf of Mexico. The theory that investigators of the crash developed is that the plane ran over a piece of metal on the runway. The metal punctured the tire of the jetliner, which set off a series of events that lead to the plane's crash written by Jessica Lowe 1881 President William P. Nason 1882 President Joseph Blanton 1891 President William D. Dobson 1897 First varsity baseball team competed outside the University at the American College of Osteopathy, losing 24-11. 1899 President John R Kirk 1900 Lyceum Series began The University played its first intercollegiate football game against Oaklawn College and won 76-0. Tennis were courts built on campus. above: 1900 varsity football team 1901 First tennis games played on campus. First University women's basketball game against the American School of Osteopathy. The team lost 5-30. The first yearbook, the Mnameion, was published. After 1901, the yearbook was called the Echo. College chorus was organized. The construction on library hall cost $30,000. above: library hall and "old" baldwin hall (Page 244) Evolution of the University 1902 The school colors of purple arid white were adopted Prior to 1902, school colors were black and gold Purple and white colors I were determined because of the school song. The school song "Old Missou" was written. 1904 Instrumental musk: became part of the University's academic program University orchestra was developed 1905 The construction of the Power Plant cost $10,000. above: Young Women's Christian Association Room 1906 School Yell established "Old Missou! Old Missou! Old Missouri's Son Kirksville! Kirksville! Normal Number One!" The construction of "Old" Science Hall cost $50,000. "Old" Science Hall was renamed Laughlin Hall in 1956. The construction of the Model Rural School, House cost $1,500. 1907 The Latin Club was the first organization started on campus. 1908 First known use of "Bulldog" as a mascot above: the college lake 2000 Olympics ATHLETES BRING HOME MEDALS Shrouded in secrecy and steeped in tradition, the Opening Ceremony was anticipated almost as keenly as the athletic events themselves. A simple choral tribute at the first Olympic ceremony following the 1896 Athens Games had evolved into the three-hour extravaganza that signaled the start of the 2000 Sydney Games. Amid the fireworks, laser shows and breathtaking spectacle, it was easy to forget the Opening Ceremony held many of the Games' most important rituals. There was the arrival of the torch and the lighting of the cauldron, the raising of the Olympic flag and the taking of the oath. The athletes paraded nation by nation before the cheering crowds. The International Olympic Committee insisted on such traditions, and few would dispute the dignified air they lent to the proceedings. During the Games, athletes were awarded numerous medals. United States swimmer Tom Dolan won the gold medal in the men's 400-meter individual medley, setting a new world record with his time of 4:11.36. Lenny Krayzelburg, Misty Hyman, Anthony Ervin and Gary Hall were among the contributors to the 14 gold medals awarded to the U.S. for swimming Hyman set a new Olympic record with her 200-meter butterfly with a time of 2:05.88. Ervin and Hall tied in the 50-meter freestyle Track and field events followed swimming in bringing home the second most Gold medals. Among the winners were Maurice Green, who ran the men's 100-meter dash, Marion Jones, who ran the women's 100-meter dash, and Michael Johnson who ran men's 400 meters. Rulon Gardner beat Russia's three-time Olympic gold medalist Alexandre Kareline in the Greco- Roman 130 kilogram final wrestling match. Gardner put an end to Kareline's 13-year winning streak with his victory. David O'Conner brought home the single gold medal for Equestrian, after winning the Individual Three-Day Event with his horse Custom Made. The United States had a good showing in the 2000 summer Olympics, winning 97 Olympic medals to earn the most for any country. Russia and China followed in second and third place, with 88 and 59 medals respectively. The United States also took first in the number of gold medals earned by a country with 39. At every Olympics since 1956, athletes broke ranks to march as one united Olympic team in the Closing Ceremony. With the Games behind them, competitors took part in the camival-like atmosphere before returning home. The Closing Ceremony marked the host city's last turn on the global sporting stage and was used to full effect. Tying in wide-ranging aspects of the national identity and hoping to form a cohesive whole, the festivities featured 7,000 performers and a parade of "Australian icons," from Greg Norman and Elie MacPherson to country singer Slim Dusty and aboriginal rocker Yothu Yindi Between the two extravagant rituals serving as bookends on the Games, dozens of small but significant ceremonies, including numerous medal ceremonies, occurred During the Closing Ceremony, the Olympic flag was passed to the next host city, Salt Lake City, Utah, to be enshrined in its town hall until the next chapter of Olympic history would unfold in 2002. written by Colleen Brown (Page 245) Clockwise from top. 1. Marty Nothstein reacts as he defeats France's Flrian Rousseau. Nothstein won the gold medal In men's sprint at Dunc Gray Velodrome in Sydney for the track cycling event. 2. The closing ceremony fireworks for the Olympic Games erupt over the Sydney Harbor Bridge and Opera House. The games ended October 1, 2000, after two weeks of athletic events. 3. David O'Connor rides his horse on a victory lap. He won the gold medal in the Individual Three-Day Event. 4. Misty Hyman celebrates winning the gold medal Hyman won the women's 200 meter butterfly and set a new record time. 5. Sprinter Marion Jones holds an American flag after winning the gold medal Jones won the 100 meter with a time of 10.75 seconds. 6. Tom Dolan wins the men's 400 meter individual medley. Dolan set a new world record with his time of 4:11.35. (photos by Associated Press) 1909 First dual track meet held with Kirksville College of Osteopathy and Cental College at Fayette. The University lost both meets. The University newspaper was first published 1912 The first track meet was held by the MIAA. Kirksville Normal School was the only normal school to participate. The Student Council was first formed on campus; members were the presidents of the student clubs and societies. 1913 The cross country team was first sponsored by the University above: the bridge that went across the lake to "Old" Baldwin Hall 1914 Alpha Sigma Alpha was started The Museum opened on campus. In 1940 it was renamed Violette Museum 1915 Sigma Sigma Sigma was formed The University flag was first unflurled above: the university flag 1916 Student Senate was formed (Page 246) A Million Dollars ON-AIR PLOYS PULL IN AUDIENCES How far would people go to win a million dollars? Throughout 2000-2001, television producers asked the American public this question The ABC Network launched "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?' on Aug. 16,1999, with host Regis Philbin Viewers had an opportunity to appear on the show by successfully completing a series of trivia questions over the phone. Once on the show, ten contestants competed for the "hot seat." That contestant then had to answer 15 progressively difficult questions correctly to win the million dollars. Contestants could use three life lines, which gave assistance by allowing the contestant to ask the audience, phone a friend or have two of the four choices eliminated Since "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?' first aired, the show and the ABC network shot to the top of the charts. It captivated an average viewing audience of 24 million a night, quickly becoming a show- stealer from other networks. During the summer of 2000, CBS broadcast "Survivor" and "Big Brother." "Survivor" began with 16 contestants arranged in two tribes at separate locations on Pulare Tiga, an island in the South China Sea The tribes supplied their own shelter and food while competing against each other in various physical challenges. The losing tribe attended a "Tribal Council" where one member would be voted off of the island by fellow team members. The game continued until a corporate trainer from Rhode Island, Richard Hatch, was the only one left. He was the new millionaire. The success of the first "Survivor" show led to the filming of a second season of "Survivor," located in Australia "Big Brother" enticed its audience with the quick cash of $500,000. The producers built a special house equipped with cameras and microphones to record every moment of the lives of 10 strangers. Under the clock, these strangers were faced with challenges forcing them to work together. Every other week, the contestants nominated two people to be banished from the house, but viewers made phone calls for $0.99 to make the final decision The 2000 winner was Eddie McGee, a 21-year-old student, who remained in the house for the full 88 days. written by Jo Ann Croghan The New York Yankees celebrate while the New York Mets' Benny Agbayani walks off the field The Yankees defeated the Mets in Game 5 of the World Series. The team won 4-2 to become the 2000 World Series Champions. Evolution of the University 1917 College Band was organized The construction of the farm cottage cost $4000. above: Semi-Centennial parade 1918 Laughlin Hall was destroyed by fire 1919 First men's varsity basketball team was created Gov. Fredrick D. Gardner signed legislation that changed the name of all the state's teacher education schools from "state normal schools" to "state teacher colleges." The University became Northeast Missouri University band was organized. 1920 Kappa Delta Pi began 1921 Delta Zeta was formed. 1922 The construction of Kirk Auditorium cost $87,000. 1923 Grim Hall was purchased for $35,000. 1924 The library burned down Pi Kappa Sigma was started above: remains of library (Page 247) Ten strangers wave goodbye to family and to entering the "Big Brother" house at CBS studios in Studio City, Calif., on July 4. 2000. The strangers had no contact with the outside world for up to three months. The series broadcast five nights a week, (photos by Associated Press). Game After Game 2000-2001 ATHLETIC WINNERS Fans cheered as Luis Sojo nailed a base hit to put the New York Yankees ahead in the fifth game of the first Subway Series in 44 years. The Yankees defeated the New York Mets 4-2 to win their third straight World Series. Yankees' shortstop Derek Jeter was named Most Valuable Player. In June, the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Indiana Pacers 116-111 in Game 6 of the NBA finals. Bryant's free throws with 2.5 seconds left in the game sealed the title. With an average of 38 points and 16.7 rebounds per game, O'Neal was unanimously voted MVP. The Houston Comets became the first professional basketball team in the United States to win four straight titles since the NBA's Boston Celtics captured eight in a row from 1959-1966. The Comets came into the WNBA Championships undefeated and remained the only WNBA champions. The New York Liberty put up a fight, taking the game into overtime, but the Comets prevailed 79-73. Cynthia Cooper scored 25 points and was voted MVP for the fourth consecutive year. The Kansas City Wizards won the Major League Soccer Championship in October against the Chicago Fire 1-0. On the ice in New Jersey, the Devils defeated the Dallas Stars, former champions of the Stanley Cup. During the second overtime, Jason Arnott put a shot behind Stars' goaltender Ed Belfour and ended Game 6. The final score was 4-2 in the best-of-seven series. A tragic accident occurred in the NASCAR circuit, in what looked like a tame crash, Dale Earnhardt, The Intimidator, was killed during the last lap of the Daytona 500. Dale Earnhardt Jr. finished the race in second and moments later discovered that the race was his father's last. The Baltimore Ravens won Super Bowl XXXV for the first time in 30 years. MVP Ray Lewis led the Ravens' defense to a victory over the New York Giants with a score of 34-7. The Ravens became the third wild-card team to win the Super Bowl written by Brandi Moeller 1925 President Eugene Fair Blue Key was started. The construction of Pickler Memorial Library cost $86,000. 1927 Alpha Phi Omega began 1929 A Cappella choir was organized. Phi Sigma Pi began. above: sunken garden with Opehlia Parrish Demonstration School in background 1930 Pi Kappa Delta began Alpha Phi Sigma was formed. 1931 Old Hickory Stick rivalry began against the Northwest Missouri State Teachers College (Maryville) in May. above: sunken garden 1934 Golf team represented college in first Competition; Cardinal Key began 1936 Golf team won first MIAA championship. 1937 President Walter H. Ryle The first international student enrolled in the University. The student was from Cyprus. The first High School Senior Day was held, and 1,500 seniors representing more than 60 high schools attended the event. (Page 248) Evolution of the University 1938 The construction of the Field House cost $7,500. 1939 The first Homecoming football game was played against Central Missouri State Teachers' College (Warrensburg). The Homecoming parade included 21 floats and three bands. The west part of the Industrial Arts Building was built costing $55.388.50. The east part was built in 1950. Baton Twirling became an integral part of the curriculum at the University. The construction of New Baldwin Hall cost $207,000. above: lowering of :New" Baldwin Hall's cornerstone box 1940 The Student Council first published the student directory: Blue Key took on publishing the directory in 1947 The construction of kirk Memorial Building cost $51,150.75. 1942 Most extracurricular activities were cancelled because of war (WWII). 1946 The Campus activities reactivated, and war (WWII) ended. 1947 The construction of Federal Housing cost $25,000 Show Stoppers AWARDS GRAB AUDIENCE'S ATTENTION The 2001 award shows were filled with shocking performances, surprising winners and risque attire, amazing audiences with cutting-edge styles and controversial attitudes. At the 2001 Grammys, Elton John, an openly homosexual musical artist, and Eminem, a highly controversial rap artist whose songs often degraded homosexuality, performed Eminem's "Stan" together and ended with a center stage embrace. Eminem also embraced three awards, including Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group with Dr. Dre, Best Rap Solo Performance and Best Rap Album. Faith Hill also won three awards, including Best Country Vocal Performance and Best Country Album for her song and album of the same title "Breathe." The MTV Awards captured attention when pop artist Britney Spears began her performance wearing a top hat and a mock men's suit, but stripped down to the bare minimum with her sparkling bra and tight nude bottoms. The appearance of Sean Fanning, founder of Napster, wearing a Metallica shirt also caught people's attention Metallica was one of the bands that pressed charges against Fanning for alleged copyright infringement. Jennifer Lopez went home with Best Dance Video for "Waiting For Tonight." Julia Roberts received Best Film Actress for a Drama for her performance in "Erin Brockovich," where she brought a true-life story to the silver screen. "Gladiator" took home Best Motion Picture drama along with Best Original Score-Motion Picture. Tom Hanks won Best Film Actor for Drama with his performance in "Cast Away." "Almost Famous" won Best Picture (Musical or Comedy). written by Elizabeth Meyr The caisson carrying the casket of Gov. Mel Carnahan arrives in front of the Missouri Capitol for a memorial service Friday, Oct. 20, 2000 in Jefferson City. Carnahan, his son Roger, and one of his closest advisors, Chris Sifford died Oct. 16 in a plane crash. (Page 249) Singer Britney Spears performs at the MTV Video Music Awards Thursday. Sept. 7, 2000, at Radio City Music Hall in New york. Spears started out full clothed singing "I Can't Get No Satisfaction." Spears ended her performance singing "Oops, I did it again." (photos by Associated Press) 1949 The construction of Blanton/Nason Halls cost $792,000. Blanton/Nason were the first dormitories built on campus. above: construction of Blanton/Nason Halls 1950 NEMO Singers was organized 1952 First Parent's Day was held. Alpha Kappa Lambda was started 1956 First Cross Country meet was sponsored by the University. The construction of home Management House cost $38,513. This building later became the counseling center. 1957 Student National Education Association came to campus. 1958 Tennis team placed first in MIAA tournament The construction of Fair Apartment Building cost $236,845. above: Kirk Building and quad 1959 Clarinet choir was organized. Phi Delta Kappa began. The construction of College Auditorium cost $975,000. The construction of Pershing building cost $725,000. The construction of Brewer Hall, cost $457,888. Campaigns Pause DEATH INTERFERES WITH ELECTION For the first time in the history of Missouri, the candidate elected to the United States Senate did not pack up for Washington D.C.; instead the candidate's wife took his place. Gov. Mel Carnahan was elected to represent the state of Missouri as Senator in the 2000 election It was Carnahan's wife, Jean, however, who accepted the position when a fatal plane crash killed him just a few weeks prior to the elections. Governor Mel Carnahan, 66, along with his son Roger Carnahan, 44, and long-time campaign aide, Chris Sifford 37, died when a plane carrying the three men crashed into a wooded hillside in Goldman, Mo., about 30 miles south of St. Louis on Oct. 16. The men were headed for a campaign appearance and fundraiser in New Madrid, Mo. The plane left Cahokia, Ill, with foggy and rainy weather causing low visibility. Roger Carnahan piloted the plane and reported difficulties a few minutes prior to the accident. Governor Carnahan's death shocked and saddened many people across the state and nation Among the thousands of mourners at the memorial service were President Bill Clinton, Vice President AI Gore and opposing candidate, Senator John Ashcroft. The memorial service was held at the Statehouse grounds. The casket of the two-term governor arrived at the memorial service aboard a horse drawn vehicle written by Jo Ann Croghan (Page 250) Evolution of the University 1961 The construction of Dobson Hall cost $1,130,500.16. 1962 Tau Kappa Epsilon was started. above: students In line for registration outside Baldwin Hall 1963 The construction of Ryle Hal cost $2,135,59048. 1964 The construction of Campbell Apartments cost $679,000. The construction of Adair House cost $32,000. 1965 Brass choir was organized. The construction of Violette Hall cost $1,397,861. 1966 The construction of Missouri Hall cost $2,014,000. The library addition was built. above: "new" addition to the library 1967 President F. Clark Elkins The Eternal Flame was first It in honor the University's 100 years of service to higher education The construction of Centennial Hall cost $2,732,577. A landslide cuts a swath of destruction through the town of Santa Tecia near San Salvador, El Salvador Saturday, Jan 13, 2001 following a 7.6 magnitude earthquake that caused widespread damage across El Salvador. The Red Cross estimated that 1,200 people were missing in Santa Tecla after the earthquake. Terrorist Attack BOMB SINKS REFUELING SHIP USS Cole's 350 crewmembers and the world were surprised on the morning of Oct. 12, 2000, when an explosion ripped through the hull of the ship, taking the lives of 17 sailors and injuring 39 others. The explosion occurred while the Arleigh Burke class guided missile destroyer was refueling in the port of Aden, Yemen Officials of the United States and Yemen believed the bombing to be an act of terrorism The Yemen government said that the Islamic Afghan Arab militants were behind the attack and found links to Osama bin Laden, a Suadi millionaire and alleged terrorist A memorial service was held on Oct. 18. Nearly 1,500 people, including President Bill Clinton, survivors, family members and friends, gathered at the Norfolk Naval Station to attend the ceremony. The Virginia naval station was the USS Cole's home port. At the ceremony Clinton stated a warning to the terrorists. "You will find no safe harbor, for we will find you and justify will prevail" Clinton said. The damage to the USS Cole cost an estimated $240 million written by Jessica Lowe (Page 251) 1967 The construction of the Student Union Building cost $2,500,000. 1968 On June 5,1945, Gov. Phil M. Donnelly signed legislation that enabled the state colleges to drop "teachers" from their names; however, the school in Kirksville was the only state college to retain "teachers" in the name until the Board of Regents took action on December 11, 1967. The name changed to Northeast Missouri State College 1969 President Eli F. Mittler above: students cook in home economics class in the home management house 1970 President Charles J. McClain 1972 With legislation adopted by the General Assembly and Gov. Warren E. Hearnes, the Board of Regents approved a resolution which designated the school as a university. The name became Northeast Missouri State University. 1974 Gail Albright, retired assistant professor of speech, wrote the Truman fight song,"Hail to the Bulldogs!' 1976 The Nadatorium was built 1977 Baldwin Hall was renovated. above: students walk In front of Laughlin Hall between classes 1983 The University was awarded the prestigious G. Theodore Mitau Award for Innovations and Change in Higher Education by the American Association of State the Colleges and Universities. The Earth Moves EARTHQUAKES CAUSE DESTRUCTION The earth literally came crashing down around people in some parts of the world. People in El Salvador and India felt the effects of major earthquakes in 2001. These earthquakes, with a magnitude of 7.7 and 7.9 respectively, caused widespread destruction and killed thousands of people. On Jan. 13, citizens of El Salvador felt the tremble as they began their day. El Salvador, a densely- populated Latin American country, felt the effects of the earthquake through mudslides, which destroyed more than 500 homes in the neighborhood of Santa Tecla The destruction amounted to over $1 billion and left over 800 people dead. The epicenter of the quake was about 65 miles south-southwest of San Miguel the capital of El Salvador. People from northern Panama to central Mexico felt tremors from the quake and from the more than 3,000 aftershocks. In India, the earthquake interrupted Republic Day celebrations on Jan. 26. The estimated death toll was 17,000 but was expected to rise to 30,000. The earthquake was centered in the western state of Gujarat, where a majority of the deaths occurred Destruction included the derailment of trains, the severing of water mains and power lines and the caving in of mines. One of India's largest industries, tourism, suffered due to the enormous amount of destruction To help with relief efforts, officials gave homeless victims food in return for help with reconstruction. The United States did not remain unaffected On Feb. 28, a 7.0 earthquake struck near Seattle, Wash, causing destruction and chaos, but not to the same extent as in El Salvador and India With the help of relief efforts from all over the world El Salvador and India were able to rebuild their destroyed cities and put lives back together. written by Tricia Scott Investigators in a boat examine the hull of the USS Cole at the Yemeni port of Aden on Sunday. Oct 15, 2000. A powerful explosion ripped a hole in the U.S. Navy destroyer while it was refueling. The terrorist attack killed at least 17 sailors and injured 30. (photos by Associated Press) (Page 252) Evolution of the University 1985 On June 20, Gov. John Ashcraft signed Missouri's only statewide public liberal arts and sciences university, expanding its mission from a regional to a statewide institution. 1987 Leadership Conference began, this was the predecessor to Freshman Week. 1989 Freshman Week began for all students. President Robert Dager 1990 President Russell Warren above: Science Hall passage way 1993 Renovations to Pickler Memorial Library came to a close, after six years of construction 1994 President Jack Magruder 1996 The General Assembly and Gov. Mel Carnahan adopted legistlation charging the University name to Truman State university. above: Gov. Mel Carnahan signs Senate Bill for University name change Clockwise from top. 1. Disputed ballots are shown to Judicial Watch representatives and Johnson Lambert accountants at the Palm Beach County Emergency Operations Center. From left a chad removed in the number three position, a Bush vote; a smaller hole removed in the fifth position, a Gore vote; no chad removal an undervote. 2. Republican presidential candidate Texas Gov. George W. Bush and Dick Cheney wave after Cheney's arrival at the Governor's Mansion Texas. 3. President Clinton and first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton pose with President elect Bush and his wife Laura on the North Portico of the White House. 4. George W. Bush takes the oath of office from Chief Justice William Rehnquist to become the 43rd president. 5. Democratic presidential candidate Vice President AI Gore and Sen. Joe Lieberman, wave to the crowd gathered at a rally announcing Lieberman as Gore's running mate 6. Broward County canvassing board member Judge Robert Rosenberg uses a magnifying glass to examine a disputed ballot, (photos by Associated Press) (Page 253) Marginal Victory ELECTION DAY ASKS "WHICH MAJORITY COUNTS" Normally Election Day in the United States concluded with the media's confident prediction of the next president. On several notable occasions the media was wrong, but in recent years, confidence in polling technology nullified this worry. Nov. 7, 2000 turned out to be a notable occasion On that night, much of the nation went to bed after hearing the major networks declare George W. Bush to be the next president of the United States. The major media outlets stayed awake though When the nation woke up, they found out that the major networks had retracted their declaration The vote in Florida was too close to call and the entire election hinged on the state's 25 electoral votes; the candidate that won Florida would win the presidency. By Florida law, the small margin of votes between the two main candidates translated into an automatic recount of every ballot in the state However, the seemingly simple automated recount was complicated. Democratic candidate AI Gore exercised his legal right to request that ballots in certain counties in Florida be hand-counted. During the recount process some Florida residents claimed that the voting procedures distorted their voting intentions. Residents pointed to unclear ballots and alleged harassment of minority voters at some polls. Outside of Florida there was unrest as well The nationwide popular vote numbers indicated that Gore had won the popular vote, yet he would not be declared president unless he won the Electoral College Faced with the scenario that the next president might hold office without a clear mandate the majority of the popular vote some citizens called for the abolition of the Electoral College. Bush battled back with injunctions and lawsuits that all disputed the legality of manual recounts. The country found itself learning such ballot jargon as "hanging Chad" and "dimpled Chad" "Hanging" indicated a punch hole of a ballot that had not completely detached and "dimpled" was a punch hole that was merely dented. There was no clear consensus among federal and Florida courts and officials as to whether or not a hanging or dimpled Chad should count as a vote for president. Legal battles ultimately reached the U.S. Supreme Court. On Dec 11, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments from both sides in the Bush v. Gore lawsuit. On Dec 12, in a 5-4 ruling, the Court said that manual recounts were not to be included in the Florida count. The Florida vote was tallied and Bush held a slim lead of 537 votes. The electoral votes of the state went to Bush, giving him a total of 271 electoral votes, one more than the 270 needed to win the presidency. The five-week battle for the White House ended and Bush took office on Jan. 20, 2001. At that time, only 41 percent of Americans felt that he had a mandate. With Bush in office, the early calls for Electoral College reform quieted Instead state governments and citizens moved to focusing on the reform of balloting procedures and the country readied itself for the first 100 days of the Bush presidency. written by Amy Kearney 1997 Detours, the student-run regional magazine was first published The magazine was published three times a year. Construction of the Student Recreation Gerner cost $8 million 1998 Liberal Studies Program replaced the Core for students' curriculum. Extended fresman week program began. above: students in front of eternal flame and Kirk Memorial Building 1999 Violette Hall was renovated Science Hall was renamed Magruder Hall The Board of Governors voted for Department of Public Safety officers to carry guns. above: Jack Magruder unveling Magruder Hall sign 2001 The University offered 43 undergraduate and 9 graduate areas of study in 12 academic divisions Facts were from Walter Ryle's book "Centennial History of the Northeast Missouri State Teacher's College" and the Echo yearbook 1901-2000. (Page 254) academics Eventually, we did have to read the 200 pages we had skimmed of Lauren Belfer's novel "City of Light" for our English Composition II course, and eventually we had to take the required library course or risk not graduating. Not that we ever procrastinated, although the calculus homework was partially hidden on the desk next to the empty Godfather's pizza box and the art history senior capstone thesis was scattered around cans of Diet Pepsi We never meant to skip class, but when we did, we could always go to peer tutoring sessions for help. Some of our professors utilized the Web, making it easier onus by posting the assignments, quizzes and, if we were lucky, the lecture notes on Course Information. Ultimately we wanted to graduate, to keep our scholarships and maybe learn something along the way. We took the necessary courses to make it happen, knowing that from our extended Freshman Week class to our senior test we would be enriched by our academics. Calculus p 259 University mission statement p 262 Tutoring p 264 254 academics (Page 255) During Eukaryotic Molecular Genetics class senior Nicole Baker works on isolation of DNA from plant cells The class was a three hour investigative lab that was used as an elective course for some biology majors, Students investigative labs did research in conjunction with a professor's researchnphoto by Tina Patel) 255 (Page 256) FACTS on scholarships Approximately 70 percent of all freshmen who obtained scholarships lost them by the end of their first year, according to a 1998 statistic. The University was one of the few campuses in Missouri and the surrounding area that made its students work for their scholarships. The University gave 1,142 students from the 1999-2000 freshman class academic scholarships. In 1999-2000 only 1,696 students were eligible to renew their scholarships. If students lost their scholarships they had an opportunity to appeal They could also renew their scholarships if they brought their University cumulative GPA up to a 3.25/400. The University offered approximately 29 types of academic scholarships to incoming students. Only 17 of these were renewable. facts were from the Admissions Office Working hard for the Money For most students scholarships were one of the most rewarding achievements to attain, yet the most challenging for them to sustain Truman State University scholarships ranged from the Pershing Scholarship, covering full tuition and residence hall room and board to monetary scholarships beginning at $250. Students worked on campus to fulfill the scholarship renewal requirement. About 80 percent ofthe 2000 freshman, class came in with one or more scholarship," said Kathy Rieck, dean of admissions and records. Many students chose to pursue scholarship jobs related to their major or in a field of interest. Others tried to find a job with very little stress or responsibility. Sophomore Sherry Rhoads, a biology major, worked in the biology stockroom for her scholarship job "My job is pretty basic," Rhoads said Rhoads said her duties included stocking the biology lab once a week and helping students with slides for their projects. Other students found their jobs to be exigent but the effort paid off in the long run "My job is very rewarding it encompasses many chores but it's definitely worth it," said sophomore Melia Johnson student adviser in Centennial Hall Scholarship recipients worked on-campus jobs and were required to maintain a minimum GPA Students that fell short of a 3.25 GPA lost their University scholarships, "About 44 percent of this years freshman class will lose their, scholarship before the end of their freshman year," said Melinda Wood director of the Financial Aid Office. "Many students lost their scholarships due to poor time management and less than adequate study habits." Once a scholarship had been lost, students could potentially get it back. Sophomore Jon Block lost his scholarship after his freshman year and later regained it. "The road back to reclaiming one's scholarship is a really tedious one," Block said When a scholarship was not renewed a student had to write a letter of appeal to the Financial Aid Office. A committee then decided the fate of the scholarship renewal Looking back, many students said time management would have made the difference "I think I should have done some more prioritizing" Block said "These grades are a lot harder to maintain than high school." Junior Gretchen Soderberg had maintained her scholarships for three years, but not without some effort. "Time management and organization are key," Soderberg said written by Morgan Silvey 256 academics (Page 257) Left: Senior Sara Ferguson answers phones in the Physical Plant office. Students were required to work 75 hours per semester to keep their scholarship. (photo by Beth Shannon) Above: Senior Melanie Griffin feeds cows at the Science Outdoor Instructional Laboratory. Scholarship job prospects on campus ranged from a desk job to outdoor labor, (photo by Julia Kari) Left: Junior Melody Smith shelves books in Pickler Memorial library. Students who earned a 3.25 GPA or above could renew their scholarship, (photo by Beth Shannon) scholarships 257 (Page 258) FACTS on calculus The 2000-2001 General/ Graduate Catalog required incoming freshmen to take calculus. The class Essentials of Calculus provided an intuitive approach to differential and integral calculus. The class LAS Calculus gave students an introduction to the fundamental concepts of calculus. The mathematical mode of inquiry demanded a precision of thinking which helped develop the facets of critical reasoning that were central to a liberal arts education. The original version of calculus became a requirement for math, business and science majors. The liberal studies program requirement of calculus was a conceptional version. The mathematical mode of inquiry helped students acquire the ability to theorize from the particular to the general facts were from www.truman.edu Sam Lesseig, professor of mathematics, teaches calculus. The University added calculus to the 2000- 2001 General/ Graduate Catalog, requiring all incoming students to take the class. Calculus inquisition New LSP requirement takes a conceptional route. Truman State University made efforts to revitalize the mathematical portion of the liberal studies program by adding a mathematical mode of inquiry The new mode in the Liberal Studies Program required that all students under the 2000-2001 General/Graduate Catalog complete one calculus course The decision was about more than just being competitive against other universities, said Lanny Morley, division head of Mathematics and Computer Science "We want to do what's best for our students," Morley said. The new requirement would strengthen the degrees of students who graduated from the University, said Jason Miller, assistant professor of mathematics. We think that the best students are students that are capable of handling calculus," Miller said. Some upperclassmen said their decision to attend the University may have changed had they been required to take the course "I am glad I got in before it got instated because I wouldn't have gone to Truman if I had to take it," sophomore Crystal Rudloff said. "I think it is stupid, because unless someone is going into a math- related area, they aren't going to use it." According to a letter sent to high school counselors from the admission staff, the LAS calculus course was designed for non-science, non-math and non-business majors. Miller said he hoped that students would see the inherent value in mathematics. Some students did. Sophomore Lisa Sherrill took Miller's LAS course and said she found that the skills she learned could be applied to other courses. "What I remember the most from the class is the goal of critically thinking and applying it to everyday life," Sherrill said. written by Heather Brueggemann 258 academics (Page 259) Freshman Beth Haas studies calculus with sophomore Derek Kent. Twelve members of the math faculty taught calculus, in spring 2001. There were five sections of LAS calculus, six sections of 198 calculus L and three sections of 192 calculus I offered, giving students the chance to fulfill their mathematical mode of inquiry requirement, (photos by Ryan Ruffatti) (Page 260) Web Advantage Students use the computer lab in Pickler Memorial Library. Even with 125 computers available in the library, lines for computer use were still common. (photo by Beth Shannon) (Page 261) Students and teachers find technology provides new simplicity for academic situations In 1980, Truman State University students waited in line for more than two hours to use the only computer Pickler Memorial library owned. In 2001, students sat down at more than 100 library computers. "I think we'll continue to see more information in electronic form, and more students and faculty are going to want to have access to it when they need it," said Richard Coughlin, Pickler Memorial library director. With the addition of computers, laptop network connections and new Internet technology, students flocked to the computer labs more often than the bookshelves. Since the 1990s, the Web's ease made it a popular source for research. "I'm seeing information incorporated into papers that simply might not have been there, and students' work has improved because of the accessibility," said Gary Jones, associate professor of communication However, there was also concern about the Web's popularity. "I find it disconcerting that students will go out and search the Web first," said Karen McClaskey, head of public services at the library. "They should be searching the databases first that we pay for, such as LEXIS-NEXIS." Sal Costa assistant professor of psychology, was a book advocate. "If it weren't for books and journals, what would there be on the Web except junk?" Costa said. Coughlin said that books were still the most reliable source. "It's not so much the format it comes in, it's the value of the material itself," Coughlin said. "I wouldn't care if it's on clay tablets as long as it's suitable information" Students in Jones' classes were able to contribute to the Internet by creating their own Web pages. "I'm interested in encouraging students to share some of their own information [by] sending it out and not just being receivers," Jones said. In 1998, the University incorporated a Web program called Course lnfo, allowing professors to communicate with students through e-mail discussion boards and announcement postings. Students could also check grades and complete assignments. "I think it's a step in the right direction with where technology is today," senior Tim Gilbert said. "I'm pumped about what we're going to be able to do [in the future]." written by Brad Herndon technology 261 (Page 262) FACTS University mission statement The passage of House Bill 196 in 1986 changed the University's mission from an open enrollment regional multipurpose university to a statewide public liberal arts and sciences institution with highly selective admission policies. The new University name had to move away from a regional designation, reflect the University's new mission, carry national recognition, be held in high esteem throughout the state of Missouri and the nation and exhibit the prestige associated with this high-quality liberal arts and sciences institution. Harry S Truman was the first 20th-century president to actively advocate public funding to expand access to higher education to all Americans, regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, gender or economic status. In 1995, Gov. Mel Carnahan signed legislation that changed the University's name from Northeast Missouri State University to Truman State University. facts were from www.truman.edu Changing face and name, Again Two of his vehicles proudly displayed major symbols of change for the University in, the past lOO years. license plates that read "HB 196" and "SB 340" added a touch of school spirit to University President Jack Magruder s vehicle. House Bill 196 changed the mission of the University from a regional university to a state-wide liberal arts and sciences university in June 1985. Senate Bill 340 officially changed the University's name from Northeast Missouri State University to Truman State University in June 1995. After the mission changed, many changes took place involving the business of the University. The University began to cater to the needs of the entire state, not simply the northeast region. Magruder said the University had added more than lOO faculty members in the last 10-12 years in order to maintain a low student-faculty ratio. While the numbers regarding faculty fluctuated, enrollment of students remained fairly consistent. The number [of students] has essentially stayed the same," Magruder said. "We want to get better, not bigger." Ten years after the University changed from a regional to a statewide university, it seemed that the NMSU name no longer suited the new mission A committee of 30-40 students, alumni, faculty, friends and legislators researched the name change for one year, presenting a list of 200 names to the Board of Governors, who eventually narrowed the search to five. The number one choice was to keep NMSU. "There was great reverence for Northeast," Magruder said. Two of the top five choices had direct correlations Harry S. Truman, the 33rd President of the United Stafes, who was originally from Independence, Mo. Finally the name Truman State University was selected The University then began the lengthy process of switching to the new name "We went through a 12-month process to make it happen in the most cost-effective manner," Magruder said Heidi Templeton, Public Relations director, said that she was excited about the project. "It was fascinating from my perspective" Templeton said "It was one of the neatest experiences I've ever had" On July 1, 1996, the University's new logo was lit on the city's south water tower. A crowd of about 750, including Missouri senators and representatives, watched and enjoyed ice cream and fireworks. The event ignited both the night's sky and the development of Truman State University into 2001. written by Beth Rozier 262 academics (Page 263) Above: University President Jack Magruder shows off his school spirit while driving. His liscense plates displayed numbers of the Senate and House bills that affected the University. (photo by Beth Shannan) Left Freshman Lewis Marshall and sophomore Danielle Farrar dissect a fetal pig in Biology 100. The liberal studies program allowed students to take a variety of classes, (photo by Elizabeth Hoppis) Left: Students work on their abs during Lifetime Health and Fitness. Students could choose to swim, do aerobics or lift weights for the exercise part of the class, (photo by Beth Shannon) University mission statement 263 (Page 264) FACTS on tutoring Beta Beta Beta and Alpha Chi Sigma, two University science fraternities, offered assistance to students enrolled in 100-level science courses. Eight languages were tutuored in the Edwin Carpenter Language Learning Center. The languages tutored at the Edwin Carpenter Language Learning Center included Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, French, German, Latin and Greek. Writing consultants were available at the Writing Center in order to proofread students' papers. Writing consultants at the Writing Center looked to eliminate negative patterns in students' writing to give them better long-term skills. The Writing Center was used by 679 students during the fall 2000 semester. facts were from the Writing Center, the Edwin Carpenter Language Learning Center Right Freshman Brett Meeske, senior Daphne Rutledge, junior Jeff Promnitz and freshman Katie Shaw gather in the Edwin Carpetner Language Learning Center. Students in lower-level foreign language classes were required to attend tutoring once a week. Tutoring touch Peer Tutoring Closes the Gap Between Classroom and Confusion. Sophomore Alison Hannon was struggling in Spanish. In fact, Hannon was certain she would fail until she began meeting with senior Rachel Jakobe. Jakobe was not someone with last year's homework, nor was she someone to copy from during a test. Jakobe was a student tutor, who helped Hannon find success. "Truman State [University] may be a really tough school but they don't expect you to struggle along on your own," sophomore Keri Chronister said. From the Writing Center to volunteer math tutors, University organizations helped students looking for extra practice or extra money: students could find peer tutors for almost any subject they felt they needed assistance in "I think that student tutors at this school are helpful" sophomore Brian Bethel said. "They remember how hard it is to learn the information because they were just there." A student struggling with biology or chemistry could receive student-to-student help sessions from Beta Beta Beta, the biology honors society and Alpha Chi Sigma, the professional chemistry fraternity. Tutoring sessions were a weekly requirement for entry-level foreign language courses. Peer tutors like Jakobe said all students involved could benefit. "[I like it because] I get to keep practicing myself, where otherwise I wouldn't. [But] I also think it's good for [students] because they can ask me questions that they might not feel comfortable asking their professor," Jakobe said. Freshman Lindsey Reorda echoed the feeling among many new students when she voiced her appreciation of the availability of student tutors in so many areas of study. "A lot of times they help me understand how to just break things down and learn in more manageable doses, which applies to any class," Reorda said. written by Sarah Strull 264 academics (Page 265) Senior Laura Bolesta and sophomore Diana Smith meet in the Writing Center for a conference. The writing consultants helped with problems in the writings they critiqued. The Writing Center was open to any student, and approximately 1,400 students used the Writing Center each year. (photos by Beth Shannon) (Page 266) Capstone Variety Students meet in the Student Union Building for their weekly senior seminar biology capstone class. The class focused on human evolution and the novel "The Third Chimpanzee" by Jarod Diamond. The class sometimes change the learning environment by meeting at local dining establishments like Bogie's am Aileron's, (photo by Colleen Brown) (Page 267) From discussion based classes to summer jobs, senior capstones prove to be beneficial Senior Jennifer Ludwig worked diligently on her undergraduate thesis about Civil War paintings and photography, totaling more than 70 pages. Senior Megan Over listened to a guest speaker from the University Career Center on resume writing tips, while senior Abby Heckman added her opinion to a class discussion on psychology. At Truman State University, there was nothing unusual about these three women devoting a Monday night to such varied course work. What was unusual was that they were simultaneously working toward the same graduation requirement, their senior capstone. "The purpose of the capstone is to provide the student with a culminating experience that allows them to see how much growth they have made relative to the goals of the major," said Garry Gordon, vice president of Academic Affairs. The University gave the faculty within each major freedom in the creation and content of its capstone courses. "I think they should standardize it," said senior Keith Crumes. "I don't know how they could do this, but at least try to make the amount of work that each major does comparable to each other so it seems fair." Biology professor Nedra Klein taught a disscussion-based capstone on the book "Guns, Germs and Steel" by Jarod Diamond. Art history majors were given six credit hours over two semesters to prepare a thesis required to be at least five chapters long. Each chapter had to be between 12 and 20 pages. "I've heard from some of the other majors I know that they hardly have to do anything [for their capstone], and I'm working all the time trying to do this thing," Ludwig said. Computer science students either had to participate in an internship or prepare a major independent software project. The psychology faculty offered a choice between an independent experiment or studying a highly specialized branch of the field, while the communication major had yet another philosophy. "We're not doing anything too nose-to-the-grindstone," Over said. "It's just general stuff about resumes and job hunting. I think as far as a senior capstone it's doing a good job of incorporating the things we have to do." As different as the professors themselves, the capstone experience varied in regard to effort, time and rewards. written by Andrew Ashbaugh senior capstone 267 (Page 268) FACTS on genocides The Genorcide project started when Dana Smith, assistant professor of theater, applied for a grant in Nov. 1999. Research began when Smith and three theater students traveled to New York City to research genocide. They spoke with activists, refugee organizations and psychologists. The students who went to New York City wrote down everything they learned, while other students, from all majors, collected research for the student-written play. The play was based on a story about a group of students who decided to do. a play about genocide. At the end of each performance, faculty-led discussions allowed students to voice their views about genocide and other social issues. facts were from the Fine Arts Division Genocide project focuses Attention Enrolling in a class often meant preparing to sit through lectures for at least 50 minutes a few days each week. For the 15 students enrolled in assistant professor of theatre Dana Smith's Advanced Studies and Projects in Theatre course, however, this monotony was far reality. The class was part of a mission to create "Just a Word; "The Genocide Project," a play performed by students Nov. 9-11, 2000. In 1999, Smith applied for Truman University grant that made the play possible Senior Rachel Jenkins enrolled in the course, cast in the play, and she assisted Smith with the grant proposal "Being a part of it on top of the class was like I was doing everything in my power to fight the cause," Jenkins said. "I got to use my art as a means to fight a battle." In July 2000, three students joined Smith in New York City for 10 days to research genocide across the globe "People were really surprised we were doing this type of research," said junior Anna Weber, who went on the trip "They don't realize that there are all kinds of incredible research opportunities available for the theatre, fine arts and other departments as well" In fall 2000, Smith and the three students shared the research they conducted in New York with the students in the class. Glass members then contributed their own ideas. "It became a really terrific learning environment Weber said. "We were applying"; what we had learned, introducing it to the other students and getting their fresh perspective on ideas we already had." Smith spent three months compiling the research, class journals and students' start stories into a script. Smith, director of the play, cast students from within the course, in addition to an open casting call Since some cast members were not directly involved in the research, the script had to be creatively organized. "The cast we had were playing themselves, but also bits and pieces of other people," Smith said. After countless hours of research and preparation, Smith's class shared in a creation that was anything but business as usual "When you combine the classroom atmosphere with the freedom of performance, you end up creating art on a different level" Jenkins said. "It is power that is fueled with textbooks, emotions, pain, suffering and celebration, and you're creating a message that reaches more than just our peers at a desk." written by Joe Cordeal 268 academics (Page 269) Above: Freshman Jennifer Truesdale reads to other cast members of "Just a Word: the Genocide Project." The production was written with the help of a Truman Institutional Grant for Curriculum Development. Left: Senior Rachel Carrico acts out a scene in the Genocide Project Students acted as themselves in the Project The Project was a play about students making a play about genocide. Some research for the play was done during a ten day trip to New York City. Left Juniors Mike Brinker and Alan Altsmansberger and senior Rachel Jenkins create a realistic picture of genocide for the audience. The Genocide Project was the work an Advanced Studies and Projects in Theatre course, (photos submitted). genocide project 269 (Page 270) FACTS on skipping Each 3-credit-hour Monday, Wednesday and Friday class was worth $459.00 per semester for in- state students and $834.00for out-of-state students. In-state students who missed only one Monday, Wednesday and Friday 3-credit-hour class per semester lost about $9.56, and out-of-state students lost about $14.34. Student Affairs recommended not missing more than three classes per semester. In-state students who followed this advice lost about $28.68 per semester, and out-of-state students lost about $52.11. In-state students who missed one Monday, Wednesday and Friday class every week lost about $152.96 per semester, and out-of-state students cost $277.92. There were about 48 3-credit-hour Monday, Wednesday and Friday classes per semester and about 32 3-credit-hour Tuesday and Thursday classes. Tuesday and Thursday classes cost about $14.34 per class period for in-state students and about $26.02 for out-of-state students. facts were from the Business Office Skipping class, junior Joel Miller catches up on some sleep in Ryle Hall Main Lounge. Miller stayed up all night the night before to study far a Physical Chemistry test. Students said catching up on sleep was the number one reason for skipping class. Sleeping Slackers Students Prioritize Between Skipping Class, Sleeping and Social Life. Students always had a reason for skipping class There was always some other place they wanted to be or something they would rather have been doing. "I just skipped my first class all semester," junior Dan Beaury said "It was my 930 am and I just slept through it." Sleeping seemed to be the No. 1 excuse "I value my rest more than my 730 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. classes," senior Dana Rybolt said Some students said morning classes gave them the most trouble because they stayed, up late at night. "I sometimes end up sleeping through my morning classes if I was out late partying the night before" junior Jennifer Crosswhite said Others said they skipped class because they wanted to start their weekend early. "I sometimes skip if I'm going to visit someone at a different school" junior Cathy Kister said Some students said they missed class because of work. "I work as a dispatcher, and every once in a while I get held over and miss class," junior Brian Donovan said Icy, snowy or rainy weather often tempted students to stay in bed and watch television instead of venturing out in the sub-zero temperatures. "When I look out the window and see nasty weather, it's extremely hard to make myself hike to class," Rybolt said Other students said they were too busy running errands at Wal-Mart of hanging out at the Aquadome to make it to classes. If students needed a reason to skip class, they never seemed to have trouble finding an excuse written by Rebecca McFarland 270 academics (Page 271) Sophomore Lauren Webb and freshman Mariana Rodriguez study in the Student Union Building Down Under. Many students skipped class to study for tests they had later in the day or to catch up on work for other classes. To keep students from skipping, some teachers had attendance policies, (photos by Tina Patel) (Page 272) Student Review Sophomore April Langhammer signs up for the Sophomore Writing Experience. The SWE, one of the nine University assessments, required students to write a 1.000 word essay. Each student was required to attend a follow-up conference with an assigned professor to discuss the student's writing ability. (Page 273) Students question whether the struggle with nine assessment tests is worth the effort By the time students graduated from Truman State University, they had participated in at least nine types of nationally-normed exams, surveys and qualitative assessments. "The tests are used as a form of standardized evaluation for the curriculum" said Nancy Asher, coordinator of testing and reporting. "The testing and assessment programs provide nationally- normed feedback to students and faculty, which, along with other instruments, give the faculty an idea of how their curriculum is working" Different assessment techniques were used for each class level. Half of the freshmen class participated in the Collegiate Assessment of Academic Proficiency (CAAP) exam, while the other half took the Academic Profile (AP) exam Students then took an identical test their junior year to compare with their scores as freshmen Freshmen also took the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP) survey, along with the Freshman Week survey. As sophomores, students participated in the Sophomore Writing Experience, which assessed writing strength. Juniors completed the College Student Experience Questionnaire (CSEQ). Seniors were required to complete the senior test within their major, the Graduating Student Questionnaire, a Capstone project and a University Portfolio. In addition, a sample of freshmen and juniors participated in the Student Interview Project. "The faculty realize that they shouldn't completely change the curriculum based on one measurement," Asher said. "Exams are compared against national norms when possible to determine if it is a national trend or just something Truman students are doing." Students' opinions of the assessment programs were mixed. "I don't think the junior testing was very beneficial" junior Lindsey Gamlin said. "I don't even remember taking it freshman year. I know some people just fill in the bubbles and do their homework the rest of the test time." Some students admitted that while the University's intent was a positive one, they questioned the accuracy of the statistics. "The University has a purpose for the assessment, although, sometimes I question whether it gives a good representation of what we've learned," junior Ben Mulford said. written by Ginny Windels (Page 274) FACTS on juried art Approximately 90 students submittal their art work to be judged at the Juried Art Exhibition. Many types of artwork were submitted in the exhibition including fiber, photography, sculpture, painting, ceramics, print making and drawings. Jerry Bleem, a fiber artist, judged the exhibition along with the Student Union Advisory Board. The judges chose five pieces of artwork that showed the true craft of art. The University offered to pay the student artists $100 to hang their work in the Student Union Building. The Art Gallery in Ophelia Parrish was under construction, which forced the exhibit to relocate in the halls of OP. The lighting was not as good in the hallway, however more students were able to examine the artwork. facts were from fine arts' students Learning to design you Future Though the University Art Gallery was under construction, the Fine Arts Division still organized the annual Juried Art Exhibition The Exhibition was an art show for aspiring student artists that was more than just for recognition; it was also for education "The whole experience-for any student, whether they get recognized or they get a purchase award, whether they get in or get rejected-the whole experience has educational value, so it serves as an educational purpose for our students," said Aaron Fine, assistant professor of art and gallery director. Because of renovations to Ophelia Parrish the exhibition was moved from the Art Gallery, to the hallway of the OP. Students were given a submission form in their courses allowing them to submit three pieces. From those, visiting fiber artist Jerry Bleem chose approximately 45 pieces to be entered in the Student Exhibition Bleem gave special recognition to the artwork he found to be outstanding all around. Bleem recognized senior Matt Lauer for his oil painting called "Scared to Sleep." "[The show] gives art students a chance to see what their peers are doing," Lauer said. Along with Bleem, the Student Union Building also gave special recognition The Student Union Advisory Board chose five pieces to be added to the student art collection to hang in the SUB. The chosen artists were offered $100 to have their artwork hung in the SUB. Senior Sara Page received the SUB's Purchase Prize for her fiber piece titled "Seventy-Four." "I am honored for Truman State to own a piece of my work," Page said. Freshman Cecilia Pierre created "Tomato," and decided to submit the painting for the SUB's Purchase Prize. Pierre's painting was chosen, giving her confidence to continue her dream of becoming an artist. The students could enter their work either for a purchase prize, for purchase by a private buyer or to simply show. Senior Mary Ziegler was given the SUB's Purchase Prize in 1999. In 2001, Ziegler chose to keep her self-portrait photo called "Hiding" that won a Juror's Recognition Award. "I didn't want [the photograph] to be put up for sale because it was personal for me and I just wanted it for myself," Ziegler said. The Exhibition served as a collaboration of student creativity. Each piece, whether a sculpture, painting, photograph or ceramic project, brought a special touch to the exhibition written by Elizabeth Meyr 274 academics (Page 275) Above: Senior Mary Ziegler concentrates on a student's artwork. The art was judged by fiber artist Jerry Bleem and the Student Union Advisory Board, (photo by Norm Dalager) Left The work on the walls of the Student Union Building represent some of the best student work. Students who won the Juried Art Exhibition were offered $100 for their art Although the SUB rotated the work once a year, it was rare for all the work to change, (photo by Jo Ann Croghan) Left: The Juried Art Exhibition was located in Ophelia Parrish. Student artists experienced the submission, and sometimes rejection process, of a real art exhibit, (photo by Norm Dalager) Juried Art Exhibition 275 (Page 276) Index/Ads Every student had his own routine that might have consisted of attending class, studying, going to work, throwing/the best party, dancing till dawn and going to bed It was the overlapping of routines that helped us change who we were. It gave us a chance to learn from each other, to share and to develop. From the time we came to Truman State University, we began to become new people. started the next stage of our lives. Each new conversation was like a new piece of research. This research somtimes caused us to ditch every idea we knew. We started over and achieved a new life goal or statement to define who we were. We evolved and we changed We were no longer the people we were when we graduated from high school We were enriched by Kirksville-the people, the organizations, the offices, the classes and the surrounding community. We experienced life, we endured life and we were enriched by life, all helping us to evolve. Career Center p 301 Sophomore Kathy Widitz p 303 Sodexho p 283 276 Index/Ads (Page 277) Cheerleaders pump up the crowd during the Homecoming pep rally on Oct. 20, 2000. The squad was composed of eight coed pairs. Tryouts for cheerleading occured during the spring semesterr. (photo by Beth Shannon) (Page 278) A Abeln, Erin 124 Abernathy, Jeff 137 Abram, Elizabeth 57,120,128c, 143 Accounting Qub 109,160 Adair, Evan 226,227 Adams, Giancie 128p Adams, Heather 75 Adams, Jessica 43,128o Adams, Molly 190 Adams, Ryan 128b, 207 Addleman, Joleen 128f Aderton Adam 128n Adkins, Sharks 43,128p Adovor, Doe 75 Adrianse, John 137 African Student Association 166,167 Ahillen Carrie 66,128n Ahmad, Murad 75 Ahn Vicki 75,113,116,134 Ahuja, Akhil 128j Akers, Jennifer 43,128h Akester.Andy 125 Albers, Joshua 128c Albers, Katie 27,75,128e Albright Emily 75,109 Alford, Chris 170 Allee, Meredith 128i Allen Candace 128f Allen Katherine 43,145 Allen Robert 43,129 Allen William 66 Aim Jen 43,128b, 140 Alpha Chi Sigma 109,264 Alpha Gamma Delta 109,112,172 Alpha GammaRho 170,171 Alpha Kappa Alpha 24,112,114 Alpha Kappa Lambda 112,116 Alpha Phi Alpha 115,116 Alpha Phi Omega 17,113,116,120, 125,134 153,172 Alpha Phi Sigma 124 Alpha Sigma Alpha 101,124144 Alpha Sigma Gamma 128,128b 136, 153,156 Altis, Jenn 207 Altmansberger, Alan 31,269 Amador, Michael 128n 235 Amer, Ashley 128g American Marketing Association 128b American Medical Student Association 14 128b American Medical Students Association 108 Amsden Brian 120 Amster, Jason 167 Amuta,Ako 57 Andermann Luke 157 Andersen Heine 189 Andersen Laura 140,169 Anderson Ato 43 Anderson Eric 161 Anderson Jared 128k Anderson Jenn 128j, 128p Anderson John 199 Anderson Kara 43 Anderson Kate 43 Anderson, Laura 30, 57, 128b, 128c Anderson Lori 75 Anderson Matt 227 Andreas, Phil 123,235 Andres, Eric 43 Andrews, Alexis 23 Angei Amanda 66,128n Anitia, Gedlia Pierre 52,128d, 128f Anshus,Tina75,129 Antoine, Marie 128f Anwar, Mashfique 66,128j Appelbaum Dan 66 Appleby, Joanne 43,128j,128l Applegate, John 92 Appold, Mark 92,128k Apter, Charlie 95 Archery Qub 117 Archibald, Brian 195 Archuleta, Audrey 43 Armstrong Derek 43 Armstrong Dominic 75,128e Armstrong John 75,128f Arnold, Jessalyn 57 Arnold, Krista 48 Arnone; Orris 43 Amy, lisa 149 Arredondo, Rudy 109,128d, 129,149 Arrington Nicol 43,128f, 157 Art History Society 128c Art of Living Qub 126,127 Artz, Nathan 222,223 Arvekr, Anaeli 57,157 Arvekr Anita 128e Asberry Jr., Larry 30,66,115,116,128l Ashbaugh Andrew 58,66,71,72,76, 93,101,106,128k, 201,267 Ashcraft Michael 78 Asher, Nancy 273 Askew, Ben 66,128d, 137 Association for Computing Machinery 128c Atchison Kenneth 43,195 Athie, Nick 128f, 128k Atkins, Allan 223 Atkins, Amy 75,161 Atwell Adri 223 AuBuchon Rachel 128e Audrain Carrie 56 Austin Beth 43,128i Austin Kimberly 66,113,120,128c Austin Sharon 92 Auxter, Sarah 112 Avery, Charles 207 Axmear, Ellen 128g Aydt Peter 112,213 Ayers, Gonstanoe 92 Ayres, John 128l, 128m B Baarts, Jennifer 43 Babb Eric 223 Bach Susan 128e Baer, Doug 64 66,128,128e, 157 Bagby, Amanda 43,128i Bahar, Rubuyath 57,120 Bahr, Todd 116 Bailey, Sarah 43,120 Bain Randy 195 Baiotto, Tracy 221 Baker, Chrissy75,128b Baker, Lindsay 43,140 Baker, Nicole 255 Baldwin Sean 189 Ball Larissa 75,120,128g 128k, 140 Ballard, Angela 57,112,128k Bambenek, Michelle 57,128h Bancroft Anna 66,129 band, marching 148,309 Bandy, Michelle 128f, 153 Banerjea Sav 43,128j Bangert Angie 66 Banks, Loggn 128b Banocy, Jodi 75 Baptist Student Union 113,128c, 134 135 Barcus, Timothy 92 Barger, Jesse 140 Barnard, Karen 54 Barnard, Sarah 75 Bames, Haley 137 Barnes, Sam 75,128d, 128n Barnes, Sarah 75,109 Bames, Whitney 130,161 Barnhart Eric 137 Barnhart Matt 137 Barnhill Angie 66,145,149 Barnowski Thomas 43,128p, 157 Barrett Katie 128h Barron Amy 128c Bartek, Sara 120,128l BarteDi Nicholas 128n Barton Kristen 57 baseball 201,224226 Basinger, Julie 128m basketball men's junior varsity 213 basketball men's varsity 96,212,213 basketball women's 211 Bass, Jeremy 128g Bateman Jamie 120 Batliner, Bernadette 43 Battern Rebeoca 128p Bauch Holly 57 Bauer, Margaret 75,116 Baughman Russell 92 Baum Jeff 57,116,159 Bay, Chris 128m Beall Brian 75,140 Beaury, Dan 66,128h 270 Beck, Kelly 128g 231 Beck, Robert 43 Becker, Amanda 66,128p, 133,148, 149 Becker, Becky 128f Becker, John 43 Becker, Josh 128d Becker, Marc 92 Beckett Rachel 75 Beckley, Cheryl 57,128b Beckmeyer, Jon 128l Beckrich Mark 43,137 Becraft Lindsay 43 Becvar, Jill 172 Behlmann Steve 140 Behlmann Turk 149,168 Behr, Andrea 128h Beilsmith Elizabeth 43 Bane, Clayton 128k Bellamy, Ona 124 128b Belsher, Jason 180 Belz, Joshua 57,128i Belzer, Joe 135 Bender, Julie 120,128i Benedict Jon 176 Benes, Carissa 233 Benmuvhar, Mark 109 Benner, Elizabeth 129 Bennett, Anne 180 Bennett John 128e, 128g Bennett Marc 195 Bennett Sarah 43,128e Benton Greg 43,129 Beran Matt 212,213,217 Bercos, Kristi 128e Berger, Jesse 10 Berger, Julie 44 Berkowitz, Rachael 128b Berna, Lisa 128g Bemth Jeff 128k Berry, Ellen 43 Berry, Suzanne 17,128e; 128n Bertel Stephanie 128g Bertels, Heather 56 Berti, Alison 66,128g Best Jon 15,128d, 140 Best Kelli 190,225 Beta Alpha Psi 160 Beta Beta Beta 128c, 134 264 Beta Omega Beta 128d Beta Theta Pi 128d, 136 Bethel Brian 112,264 Betsworth Sarah 128g Betz, Bob 128nl28o 278 index (Page 279) Bevel, Melissa 43, 128f, 157 Bhajaria, Nishant 57, 128j Bhave, Sunil 197 Bieber, Jill 124 Biggerstaff, Hannah 128e Biggs, Clay 226, 227 Biggs, Sara 128f Bilbao, Alf 189 Billick, Ian 202 Billings, Kelly 62, 66, 120, 128p Billington Kristen 128b Bindner, Don 128k Binion, Anthony 195 Birchfield, Laura 57, 207 Birkel, Matt 140 Bishop, Lauren 57, 128k Bishop, Michael 57 Bissey, Vince 128e Biszantz, Sandra 43, 128g Bitter, Amy 128l, 129 Bitter, Sarah 129 Bixby, Meghan 43,207 Blachly, Sabra 57,128n Black, Amanda 57, 128b, 223 Black Collegian Association 71 Blackburn Kathleen 129 Blackburn Nick 192, 196, 197 Blackford, Mindy 66, 128m Blakley, Andrew 195 Blankenbaker, Jeremy 195 Blankenship, Jeffrey 43.128d Blanlon/Nason Hall Senate 128d 181 Blassl Alicen 128h Bleed, Jon 133 Blevins, Lucas 128f Bliley, Adam 15, 57, 128n Block, Jon 57, 128n, 256 Block, Miriam 57 Blue Key 128d, 141 Blue, Rebecca 57, 128b, 128o Blyth Alison 221 Bober, Matt 117 Bodling, Amy 128b Boehme, Beth 57, 109, 128p Boettcher, Katie 66, 128f, 128g Boggess, Gwen 66,128p Bohlmeyer, Jesse 227 Bohn Katie 128f, 128i Bohnenblust Amanda 43 Bohning, Becky 117,179 Bolesta Laura 110,265 Bolz, Patty 18 Bondy, Kevin 128n Boone, Kelli 57, 128p Borchardt Emily 43, 128g Bordogna. Jennifer 43 Boris, Alicia 43,157 Bormann Gndy 128c Bormann Kurt 128m Borton Sarah 57 Bosch Elizabeth 66,128l Boschert Rhys 204 Boston Mark 195 Bouchet Aude 128j Boulais. Jaime 149 Bourneuf, Mike 39 Bowen Jamie 57, 128b, 128c, 128e Bowerman Sarah 128e, 128p Bowers, Crystal 43, 128l, 157 Bowser. Raven 43,128l Bowyer, Natalie 57,128o Boxleitner, Becky 149 Boyce, Jenny 112 Boyce, Kenny 128c Boyd, Laura 43,112 Boyd, Michelle 232 Boyer, Lance 107,128d Boyle, Dan 192,197,235,237 Boyle Erin 43,124 Boyle Pat 197,234,235 BoytRick 128n Brackett Bobbie 57 Brader, Jonathan 147,152 Bradfield, Melinda 23,128h Bradford, Krista 133 Bradley, Ayanna 57,128f Bradley, Catherine 43,140 Bradley, Daniel 121,128o Brady, Dan 200 Brady, Heather 128g Brady, Olga 128b 161 Brand, Jennifer 128c Brandenburger, Sarah 57,109 Brandt David 227 Brann Jennie 128J 128p Branson Kyle 57,128d, 128f, 128n 149 Brass, Luke 95,128k Bratich Olivia 143 Brauer, Eddie 176 Braun Michael 66,109 Brayfield, Matt 43 Breckenridge Bethany 66.128g Bredbenner, Kristi 228,229 Bredeman James 128o Bredenkoetter, Dan 195 Breeding, Jessica 57 Brendel Emily 66,137 Brengard, Brooke 109,128m Brennecke Erin 43,128e Brenneke Stephanie 44,76,128h 207 Brescia, Sierra 43,128l Bretz, Tony 43 Breuer, Stephanie 128b Brewer, Aaron 116 Brewer Justin 198.199 Brickhaus, Ketty 57,128o Brink, Amanda 128d, 149 Brinker, Mike 269 Brinkerhoff, Corinne 124 Brinkman Jason 137 Brinkman Jennifer 185,190 Britt Matthew 137 Brittain Missie 140 Broadbent Eric 197 Brockman Laura 43 Broekelmann Don 39 Brooker, Matt 57,128d, 128f, 128n 149 Brookins, Tony 128m Brooks, Cecil 66,116,128l Brooks, Jon 195 Brooks, Joseph 57,128b 128i Brooks, Justine 128p 133,148,152 Brooks, Stephanie 43197 Brooks, Todd 128e Brotman Jonah 112 Brower, Mike 235 Brown Abbie 43 Brown Amanda 43,128p, 140,161 Brown Brandi 43 Brown Brian 96,213 213 Brown Carrie 133 Brown Chris 215 Brown Colleen 23,35,117,118,125, 128h 134,139,244 Brown Danielle 57 Brown Danny 86 Brown Greg 207 Brown Jeffrey 110 Brown Joyce 92 Brown Kelly 43,129 Brown Krystl 229 Brown Matthew 128g, 149 Brown Nick 133 Brown Sterling 195 Browning, Sally 92 Broyles, Amanda 128f Brueckmann Kristin 124 Brueggemann Heather 66,258 Bruemer, Nicole 128h Brugnara, Marcie 116 Brummel Andy 133 Bruner, Dusty 213 Bryan Suzanne 77,128g Bryant Jenny 109 Bryant Jenny M. 43 Bryant Jenny P. 43 Brychta, Amy 43,112 Bubh Carrie77,128p Buchanan Brett 128o Buchek, Tim 128k Buchholtz, Sarina 57 Buckner, Jenna 187 Buffington Blair 91, 128e Buford, Britni 229 Buhler, Dave 215 Bulen Jay 92 Bull, Diana 128j, 128n Bulldog Party 128d Bullerdieck, Annie 57, 129 Bump, Michael 123 Bunch Sarah 186,187 Bundy, Bitty 195 Bunten Jeff 128n Bunyard, Amanda 113 BurbrHge Corey 24 Burden Zac 57, 128h, 128m, 140, 149, 181 Burger, Missy 128h, 153 Burgers, Sonya 128e, 128l, 141, 145 Burke Victoria 92 Burnett Catherine 17,77,128j Bums, Chris 195 Bums, Emily 57, 128b, 128c Bums, Jami 43 Burris, Karah 57, 128f, 133 Burton Adam 116 Burton Patricia 128m Busch Bryna 220,221 Busch Liz 43,124 Buscher, Jennifer 190 Bush David 43,128l Buss, Jessica 37 Bussanmas, Julie 128b Busse Alicia 57,116 Bussen Tim 195 Butler. Alana 77,115,128l TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY Kirksville Population 17,000 Undergraduate Population: approximately 6,000 Graduate Enrollment: approximately 250 International Enrollment: approximately 200 students from 50 different countries Male/Female Ratio: 42:58 Student/Faculty Ratio: 16:1 Average Class Size: 22 students Average GPA of Incoming Students 3.7/4.0 Percentage od Dreshmen Courses Taught by Full-time Faculty: 95% Percentage of Full-time Faculty with Ph.D.s: 81.2% Placement after Graduation: 97% Percentage of Graduates Attending Graduate School: 35-40% Number of Organizations on Campus: more than 185 Percentage of Students Involved in Greek Sororities and Fraternities: 20% of women and 30% of men Size of Campus: 140 acres *facts were from www.truman.edu index 279 (Page 280) Butler, Lane 77 Butler, Lisa 77, 128p, 133 Byars, Lyndsay 43, 128h Byerley, Kevin 77, 128b, 207 Byers, Matt 116, 189 Byrd, Timothy 116 Byrne, Lanie 128b C Cadwallader, Joanne 43, 128e, 128l, 128o Cahill Christina 129 Cakuttawala, Rahil 77, 128g Calhoun, Scott 77, 124, 128o Calkins, Nathan 45, 128b Callahan, Christina 128b Calknan, Karen 77, 128h, 128j Callicott, Mark 57,137 Campbell Cindy 45,129 Campbell Lisa 133 Campbell Tammy 128o Campus Activities and Organizations Center 128 132 Campus Christen Fellowship 125, 128e, 135 Campus Crusade for Christ 128e Campus Music Collective 102, 113 Candela Jeff 45, 128n Cannon, Jeromy 150 Cannon, Jonathan 102, 125 Cannon, Mike 190, 208 Cannon Shureka 45 Cantoria 128e Cappos, Jenneke 66, 124 Cappos, Kara 66, 124, 128a, 141 Cardinal Key 14, 98, 128a, 141, 153 Carey, Ryan 116 Carte, Sarah 77,128n Carlson, Evelyn 92 Carmack, Heather 35,165 Carpenter, Elizabeth 45, 128i, 128l, 157 Carpenter, Kimberly 57,161 Carpenter, Lucas 128d Carr, Allison 170 Carr, Christina 77,149 Carrico, Rachel 128a 141,145,269 Carroll Tricia 137 Carron Laura 77,128p, 133,149 Carson Heather 128o Carson Nicholas 66,120 Cartea Alison 124 Carter, Chad 66 Carter, Kenneth 92,157 Cartwright Debi 92,128b Casey, Brian 66,128n Casey, Colleen 57,207 Casey, Joanna 133 Casey, Sara 128f Cash John 92 Cashel Lindsey 45,129 Casilh Hannah 152 Casyah Melissa 45,128j Catholic Newman Center 14,128f, 178 Catlett, Carrie 77,112,128g, 140,199 Cauwenbergh, Jean 77,128n Cedi Harry 45,114,157 Cepicky, Stephanie 190,228,229 Cernuto, Katie 45,128h Garutti, Ben 120 (handler, Vince 66,128e Chappelow, Suzanne 71 Chattoraj Niel 57,128d, 128j Chavez, Dan 140 Che, Song Ae 77,128j Chen Mike 66,124 157 Chenot Marc 199 Cherbonnier, Andrea 57,129 Chemidh Joseph 128k Chierek, Adam 45 Childress, Kevin 45,128d Childress, William 128d Chinese Student Association 128f Chinn Amy 57,128f, 128g Chisholm Nathan 66,128e, 157 Choate David 39 CHOICE 128f, 180,181 Chojnacki David 128c Chrismer, Mark 128k, 197,235 Chrissotimos, Stephanie 45, 128i Christain Annie 207 Christian Gregory 133 Christmas, Rachael 66 Chronister, Keri 264 Chul Lawrence 77 Ora, Curt 185, 195 Qrde K International 128f Clapp, Jennifer 66, 128d, 157 Clapp, Kay 92, 128l Clark, Christine 77, 116 Clark, Dan 84, 116 Clark, Dave 57,129 Clark, Margaret 77,120 Clark, Melissa 120 Clark, Vicki 57,120 Clark, William 129 Clarke Barb 92 Clarkin Shannon 45 daus, Katie 124 Claypool Adam 226 Cleaver, David 66, 128b, 137 Cleaver, Jonathan 45, 137 diekner, Marissa 137, 140, 145 Clinch Aislinn 128o Clithero, Ellen 92 Cloud, Nicholas 45, 128e, 152 Clouse Rachael 66, 128e, 152 Coady, Brian 57, 64 128j, 128k, 140, 144 Coalition of African American Women 128f Coats, Walter 77, 128b, 161 Cochran Meaghan 45 Cochran, Paula 92 Cochrane John 236 Cocker, Andrew 21 Cockrill Bill 128k Codutti, Anna 18 Cody, Clyde92 Coffey, Charles 57,128n Cohenour, Jessica 57,142,161,207 Coker, Steve 45,128n Coleman Nick 57 Coles, Brian 77,113,128n Colgin Meredith 128h College Democrats 175,176,177 College Greens 175,177 College Republicans 128f, 175,177 Collegiate Farm Bureau 170 Collegiate Music Educators National Conferenoe 128g Collier, Heather 128o Collins, Clair 45,124128p Collins, Kevin 195 Colnaghi, Dawn 66,128k Combs, Amanda 57 Combs, Lindsay 57,109,128c, 128i Combs, Nick 116 Combs, Zac 128g Communication Disorders Association 128g Conatser, Chris 45 Conaway, Wiliam 157 Conine Johanna 23 Conley, Caroline 79,128c 128k, 128m Conley, Theresa 66 Conner, Olivia 45,128c 128k Conte Sue 92 Cook, Alexa 31,128b Cook, Brian 112 Cook, Laura 92 Cook, Sharrone 45,128f Cook, Stacey 45,124128p Cook, Tina 92 Cooley, Cavit 92 Coon Andrew 150 Coonfield, Melissa 57,149 Coonley, Angela 79,128d Cooper, Aaron 109, 128p Cooper, Akela 45 Cooper, Angelina 112 Cooper, Charlotte 57, 128c Cooper, Karree 128f Cooper, Robby 218 Cooper, Shawna 45, 128c Cooper, Stephanie 79 Cooper, Zac 128c Cope Sarah 45,157 Copeland, Matt 195 Copeland, Neil 161 Coppage, Brett 189 Copple Katrina 79,133 Corbett, Jill79,128p, 161 Corcoran, Sara 79, 206, 207 Cordeal, Joe 128j, 268 Cornejo, Paul 226, 227 Cornell Gretchen 92 Corrigan, Sean 137 Cosby, Matthew 45, 116 Cosgrove, Lindsay 137 Cosmano, Brian 195 Costa, Sal 101, 261 Costello, Becky 66,199 Cotter, Megan 57, 86, 128c, 140 Coughlin, Richard 36, 261 Courtois, Gary 109 Cowherd, Andrew 195 Cox, Chancy 45, 128g, 152 Cox, Guin 180 Cox, Laura 142, 161 Cox, Matt 189 Cox, Shannon 227 Cox, Stephanie 57,161 Cox, Tracy 128l, 157 Coykendall Scott 212, 213 Craine, Matt 45 Crandall, Corey 57, 128g, 214, 215. 223 Crawford, John 45, 128g Crawford. Julie 128c Crawford, Maggie 150 COSTS Resident Tuition $3832 Room and Board $4736 Out-of-State Tuition $6960 Room and Board $4736 Tuition included the Student Recreation Center Fee. Fees Freshman Orientation $150 Parking $50/yr. (optional) Activities Fee $32/yr. Costs did not include books or personal expenses. The room and board rate for three- and four-person rooms was $4,280 per year. 280 index (Page 281) Crecelius. Jackie 124 Creech. Wes 45. 137 Creed Stephanie 45. 128h. 207 Crenshaw, Jeremy 116 Crenshaw, Kristen 66, 128l Cressmaa Kimberly 79 Crews, Ryan 79. 128m Cribb, Jennifer 78. 79, 90. 128h Crinnioa Renee 79,116 Crist, Melanee 54 Croghaa Jo Ann 51. 79, 120, 128h, 246. 249 Cronia Keith 45, 128d 227 crosscountry, men's 196,197 crosscountry, women's 193, 196, 197 Crossett, Jessica 128c Crosswhite, Jen 170. 270 Crow, Jennifer 79, 109 Crowe, Adair 195 Crowl, James 57, 128g Crum, A.J. 128d, 213 Crum, Aaron 79 Crumes, Keith 267 Cuba, Patrick 66, 128l Cuculich. Tessa 66. 129 Cullum, Matt 45 Culp, Matthew 66 Cummings, Don 214, 310 Cummings, Jennifer 59, 207 Cunningham, Lora 92 Curfmaa Casie 66, 128b, 128i Curl, Nate 66, 123, 140, 180 Curraa Shannon 66, 128h Current, Amanda 120,128o Current, Christian 128o Curry, Jamille 66, 128f, 235 Curtis, Kristin 66 Curtis, Stephanie 93 Curtis, Steven 79,128d Czeschia, Jake 195 D Dablemont, Kristy 128e Dabney, Stacey 45 Daee, Brett 128j Daffer, Trad 42,45,155 D'Agosda Jim 121 Dahlia Dustin 45,137 Dahlman John 92 Dale, Laura 59,116,128i, 128l Dale Yolanda 59,128f Dail, Rebecca 66,128k, 128o Dallam, Katie 95,128p, 170 Damayanti Fid 45,128j Dance, Jess 116, 128d 218 Danekas, Karla 190 Danford Jeff 66,140,149,162 Daniels, Lindsey 79,133,223 Dann Kelly 79,128b, 128k Danner, Courtney 145 Darby, Tiffany 66,133,140 Daschke Dereck 92 Daubert, Doug 92,128t 140 Davenport, Gary 59,128n Davenport, Linda 92 Davenport, Sarah 124, 128b, 128c Davis, Cherayla 13,67,128f, 157 Davis, Christina 145 Davis, Dan 128o Davis, Demetrius 79,128m Davis, Jennifer 79,137 Davis, Joshua 128c, 128k Davis, Mechelle 66, 128c, 128m Davison Tracy 128b 128m Day, Michelle 45,128h de la Fuente, David 67,128d 129 de la Fuente, Julie 128h Deakin, Allie 79,116 Dean, Aaron 128n Dean, Lekesha 45,157 Deane, Benjamin 128c Dearing, Adam 116 Dearinger, Danielle 67 DeBaene Emily 137 DeBold Mark 67,192,196,197,235 DeCassios, Brandy 45,128o Dechant Andrea 23 Dechant Erin 37 Decker, Aaron 120,235,237 Deckert Lindsay 128b Decorsey, Sean 207 Deem, Jessica 120 DeFoe, Biyan 189 DeGiacinto, Caren 79,128c DeHart, Jennifer 128p Dehls, Joy 113,120,126 Delaney, Eric 213 Delaney, Megan 79,128b 132,138 Delaware, Dana 92 Delaware, Sarah 92 Delgado, Brandon 29 Delta Chi 128g Delta Sigma Pi 128g Delta Zeta 128g 128b 135,136 DeMoss, Kirby 118,119 Dennis, Julie 133 Denny, Andy 128f Derry, Matt 195 Dersch, Lou 199 DeSutter, Erin 112,128o Detours 128b 139 Deutsch, Kyle 128n DeVore Sean 79.128n DeVoss, Claire 79 DeWoody, Clay 128j DiStefano, Maria 92 Diabetes Education and Awareness for Life 113,128h Diamond, Mike 149 Dickerson, Diana 45,128e Dicks, Christy 59,128p Dickson, Aundrea 45 Diedrichsen, Ellen 79,129 Diefenderfer, Kara 140 Diehl, Brandon 128g Diehl, Jocelyn 128g 231 Diehl, Josh 218 Dierking, Karen 109,124 Diggelmann, Jennifer 45,128k Dikkers, Casey 59,149 Dille, Paul 137 Dirksen, Jonathan 79,120 Dishinger, John 128i Dittmeier, Tim 117 Dobbs, Jamie 129 Dobbs, Jessica 67,128e Dobson Hall Senate 128b 181 Doctor, Mustafa 45 Dodson, Karen 79,128p Dodson, T.J. 45,133 Doering Andy 197,235 Doerr, Dan 67,112,118,128k Doerr, Gene 79 Dohack, Melissa 67, 124, 128e, 128i Doherty, Kelly 45, 128b, 128n Dolgov, Nikolay 128j Doll Kevin 153 Doll Theresa 14 Donald Shannon 128e Donaldson Ross 82 Dondlinger, Melissa 45, 128e Donnelly, Anthony 195 Donnelly, Bobby 137 Donohoe, Eric 195 Donovan, Brian 270 Donovan, Katie 129 Dooling, Maggie 128b 128l, 140 Doolittle, Beth 124 Doran, Megan 133 Doriani, Abbie 203 Dorn, Sarah 45 Dorsey, Lance 195 Doughty, Jeannine 59,211 Douglass, Ryan 59,149 Dover, Lois 92 Dowell, Leslie 79 Dowil, Steve 59,120,128k Downing, Pbul 79 Doyle, Shawn 45, 128d 128f Drake, Jenna 133 Drake, Lori 79 Drazen, Andy 128n Drennan, Tom 199 Drescher, Amanda 45,109 Dressel, Kristin 45,128p Drinen, Jason 79,128b 128c Drinen, Kelly 79,128c Driskell, Jeremy 109 Driskill, Betsy 79, 128c, 198, 199 Drum, Shelly 79,128b Drumline 98 Dube, T.J. 189 Dubinski, Mike 226 DuBois, Charles 79,129 Duck, Vicki 92 Dudley, Kelli 221 Duede, Brendan 128c Duenow, Erica 79, 128c, 137 Duepner, Michelle 124 Duff, Megan 33,45,128h Duke, Brandon 59 Dunahue, Drew 204 Dunavant, Jeffrey 45 Dunbar, Rhonda 67,149 Duncan, Jennifer 79,128p Duncan, Stacie 45,129 Dunlap, Edward 92 Dunn, Julie 128h Dunn, Leslie 128h Durbin, Curtis 59,116 Durham, Kari 59,116 Durick, Robin 128h Durst, Mark 45, 128o, 128p Durst, Melissa 133 Durst, Terri 67, 128f, 128l, 129 DuValeus, Brad 128d Dwiggins, Sarah 10,128b 128J 128k Dwyer, Jon 59 Dye, Becky 129 Dye, Heather 79,128b Dziewa, Mary 59,112,140,156 Dzingai, Brian 45,234,235,236 BOARD OF GOVERNORS Randa Rawlins, President John W. 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Color Copies B&W Copies Student Discounts Located inside Wal-Mart 2206 N. Baltimore Phone/Fax: (660) 627-3233 NORTHEAST MISSOURI STATE BANK Your Home Owned Bank KIRKSVILLE, MISSOURI Member F.D.I.C. 600 S. Baltimore P.O. Box 1070 Kirksville, MO 63501 (660) 665-6161 PONDEROSA Steakhouse 1116 Country Club Drive Kirksville, MO 63501 (660) 665-6336 Good Luck T.S.U. Seniors! 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 Serving Up Favorite "Courses" Sodexho Marriott index 283 (Page 284) United States Supremem Court Justices John Paul Stevens Sandra Day O'Conner Antonin Scalia Anthony M. Kennedy David Hackett Sooter Clarence Thomas Ruth Bader Ginsberg Stephen G. Beyer William Renquist E Eagan, Amy 211 Eagle, Nichole 152 Earl, Amy 128c Easley, Amber 45, 128g Easley, Ryan 79, 128b, 234, 235 East Richard 79, 128b, 128d, 137 Eastahrooks, Amber 229 Eatherton, Chrissy 79,128c Eatherton, Jenn 129 Eatherton, Peter 128k Eberhard, Christina 149 Ebert, Kevin 128 Ebert, Sarah 129 Echo 128h 138,139 Eckhoff, Erin 44,128b, 128j Economon, Elizabeth 45,228,229 Edward, Tara 128l Edwards, Ben 67,149 Edwards, Emily 45,128e Eggering, Becky 185 Eggers, Amanda 15,67,124,128b, 128i, 128m, 140,145 Ehlmann, Laura 59,161 Ehret, Lindsey 221 Ehrlich, Kelly 120 Elam, Dave 128h 128n Elbert Jessica 146 Ell, Bob 67 Ell, Missy 190,233 Elledge, Chris 197,235 Ellis, Karin 59,116 Ellis, Scott 92 Ellman, Chris 17,93 Ellman, Kierin 128g Elrod, Hannah 19 Elsea, Kathy 92 Elton, Jay 67, 128c, 128g Elwood, Evan 218 Emerick, Erin 128b Emerson, Andrew 14 Emery, Tara 128p Emge, Katie 86 Emnett, Ryan 109 Enright, Mike 189 Ensminger, Kevin 227 Enyeart Robyn 229 Epps, Chadwick 109 Erekson, Kristen 128k Ergle, Jen 128l Erhart, T.J. 199 Erickson, Martin 92 Ernst, Angela 67, 128h, 128l, 128m Esposito, Phillip 215 Ess, Eric 195 Esterly, Tony 67, 128d, 128a, 152 Estey, Brian 128d Eta Sigma Gamma 128i, 153 Eufinger, James 128g Eveker, Erin 124 Evers, Beth 59, 120, 128d, 128f, 149 Evers, Bridget 45 Ewing, Cammie 197, 235 Ewing, Rick 198 Ezell, Carla 79, 128f F Facen, Kesha 152 Faculty Senate 155 Fadler, Jenny 79, 128b, 128l, 128o Fagan, Jason 59,86,120 Fahrney, Beth 59,109 Fails, Matt 45,133 Fain, Tayton 194,195 Falkner, Ann 59,120 Family Day 22 Fanning, Audra 59,133 Faries, Lisa 79 Farmer, Grant 79,128o Farnsworth Jim 36,128m Farr, Bill 213 Farrar, Danielle 263 Farrell Jeffrey T. 128g Farrington, Jay 128d Fauser, Marne 211 Favaregh, Noah 204 Favazza, Mike 128k Febus, Kristi 137 Fehr, Starr 128k Felchlia, Kate 64 Feldkamp, Lisa 45 Feldkamp Lori 128e Feldmann, Miranda 128g Felkerson, Cassy 186,187 Feltop, Angie 79,120 Ferdman, Julie 45 Ferguson, Ben 204 Ferguson, Jayme 120 Ferguson, Patricia 92 Ferguson, Sara 257 Ferris, Anne 128i, 128m Fidil, Ricky 46,47 Fieleke, David 59,128b Fieleke, Kyle 79,128a 146,152 Findley, Cristen 128e Findling Jerry 34 92 Fine, Aaron 274 Fink, Matt 136,140 Finke, Matt 46,129 Finlay, Brian 140 Firm, Jeremiah 79, 128m, 149 Finnegan, Meghan 67, 109, 124, 156 Finzel, Andrea 128j, 128n Fischer, Andrew 79, 128c, 128i Fischer, David 27 Fish, Brian 79, 128n Fish, Tina 67, 120 Fisher, Jennifer 210, 211 Fitzgerald, Allyson 46, 161 Fitzgerald, Downey 79, 128d Fitzgibbons, Carrie 67, 128n Fitzsimons,Pat 133 Fixman, Ken 59, 128d, 149 Hachs, Erin 133 Fleming, Becky 46, 157 Fleming, Jeff 46, 128h, 128o Flemming, Phillip 79, 124, 128d, 128k, 128m Fleschner, Frank 128a, 128k Fletcher, Jessy 210, 211 Fletcher, Wes 128n Flickinger, Nicole 79,128h 128m Flint, Josh 137 Flowers, Brian 91 Flowers, Jodi 79 Flury, Valerie 128h, 128c Foerstel, Liz 120 Fogarty, Erin 199 football 16, 185, 195, 201 Foote, MarcAnthony 67,128m Foppe, Vanessa 59,128a, 128p Forbang, Nketi 67,116 Forbes, Melissa 67,128g Forck, Owen 95 forensic team 165 Forrest Bailey 128j Fortney, David 92 Foster, Merina79, 128i Fesler, Pamela 46 Fowler, Matt 128d Foy, Sean 128c 128j Frampton, Tristan 59, 128e, 128i, 128j Francis, Bobby 79,128h Francis, Emily 67,128e Franker, Matt 80,129 Frankie Kim 113 Franklin Street Singers 128i Franklin, Wendy 128k, 128l Franks, Erin 128j, 145 Franks, Lori 124 128b Franzen, Amy 128g 198,199 Frazier, Andrew 46 Frazier, DeWayne 128j Frederick, David 128e Fredlund Rebekah 128e 190 Freeman, Jacob 46,195 Freidline Melanie 128j Frericks, Heather 149 Freshman Activities Coordinating Team 42, 128i Freund Sarah 128l Freyling, Denys 128i, 129 Frick, Ellen 221 Frick, Laura 46,128b Fridley, Patrick 128n Fridlington, Emily 80, 128p Fridlington, Julie 80, 128p, 148 Frisbie, Jackie 46, 128i Froelker, Chad 235, 236 Frye, Janelle 80, 128b Fuemmeler, Regan 59 Fuhrman, Susan 59, 129 Fulks, April 128h, 137 Fuller, Jennifer 46 Fuller, Kevin 128d Fulmer, Calie 221 Funds Altotment Council 99, 146, 172 Funkenbusch, Monique 67, 133, 152 G Gaddam, Kartik 59,128j Gaehle, Jeana 128e Gaffney, Joe 80,128n, 152 Gain, Angie 33,59,102,128f, 133 Gain, Sarah 67,128h Gall Jeff 92 Gallagher, Greg 207 Galle, Jennifer 128h Galla Donna 58.59,128h 128f Galla James 58,80,128f Gamber, Jeff 80,128d 128m Gamlin, Lindsey 273 Gammill Arliss 59 Gandy, Nicole 120,197,235 Gant Danielle 46 Garbin, Jodi 33, 128o Garcia, Nicolas 80, 128j Gardener, Erin 128o Gardiner, Kendra 24, 80, 112, 128g, 128l 284 index (Page 285) Gardner, Pamela 92 Garfield, Lori 67,124 Gamer, Marci 80 Gamer, Nick 189 Garrett, Eddie 195 Garrett, Tara 128b Garvin, Jenny 128g Gasaway, Tara 129 Gaston, Allison 46 Gatheman, Jennifer 59 Gatti, Laura 46,128g 128j Gaziano Katie 129 Gebhardt Melissa 59,133 Geisendorfer, Nicole 46 Geisz, Rebeoca 46,145 Gentry, Kara 128b Gentry, Sarah 80,128b Georgen Jennifer 120,140 Gerber, Robyn 200,210,211,232 Gerecke, Julie 46,128i,129 Geringer, Julia 137 Gerke Natalie 112 Gerken Emily 91,128h Germane Tony 133 Getz, Jason 128g Gewin Shawnna 46,157 Giammancn Gerry 80,128d,137,141 Gibbons, Marilyn 92 Gibeson Erin 46,128c Gibson Kevin 157 Gibson Kristen 59,128g 157 Giddings, Lynn 39,59 Gilbert Katie 46,128p Gilbert Lisa 46,128m Gilbert, Tim 80,128d, 261 Gilchrist Lou Ann 92 Gildehaus, Jessica 59,109,224,231 Gillen Mike 67,128n Gillespie Molly 59 Gillette Chris 128e 128i Gillette David 92 Gillis, Spencer 218 Gilmore Audrey 128o Gilpin Katie 46,157 Gini, Becky 128b Giovanetto, Levi 46,149 Giovannini Mary 92 Gipson Melanie 109 Gladish, Daniel 46,161 Glascock, Angela 80,128p Glaser, Amy 80,120 Glenn Jenny 186,187 Glenn Marty 129,156 Glenn Morty 46 Glosier, Adam 113 213 Glover, Chrissy 199 Glover, John 59,128g Godefroid, Maria 80,128g Goebel Michael 67,128j, 128n Goedeker, Abby 80 Goeller, Pat 33,116 Goen Trida 129 Goering Philip 80 Goessling Matt 67.128n Goldsmith, Kristi 128,132 golf, women's 198 Golkhosravai, Arash 80,128j Golynskiy, Misha 80,109 Gonzalez, Maria 59 Gooch, Janet 92 Gordon Garry 267 Gorton Matthew 48,80,128k, 149 Gosnell Alanitta 59,128j Gott, Luke 67,115,125,129 Gould, Christine 221 Graber, Robert 92 Graber, Seth 59 Graham, Marcy 92 Grahlman Josh 59,137 Grant David 67,128n 159 Grasch, Nichole 59, 128i Gravemann Jennifer 59,128g Gravlin Leslie 36 Gray, Chris 207 Gray, Quincy 67 Gray, Robert 128n Gray, Tinia 56,80,112 Grayson Joanne 80,128h 149 Grebin Kate 67,128b Grechus, Lori 46,128h Green Cassie 80,128j, 128l Green Elizabeth 80,108,128n Green Laura 67,128f,128i,161 Greenberg Jesse 46,227 Greene, Jason 80,109 Greer, Dustin 128n Greer, Jeremy 195 Grefrath, Sam 59,128d Gregory Jr, Michael 46 Greiner, Nick 128k Greseth, Ryan 128c, 128g Griego, Laurie 128j Griffin Jacki 46,133 Griffrn, Melanie 257 Griffith Breen 80,129 Griffith LaNese 46 Grim Hall Senate 181 Grinnage, LaJeanne 59,112,114,157 Gripka, Lauren 46,120 Groceman Rob 128n Groff, Casey 58,80,109,128k Grogan Sarah 137 Grollman Stephen 92 Gropp Sandra 46,120 Gross, Matt 129,188,189 Grote, Melinda 59 Gruchalla, Carmen 67,128f, 128n Guckes, Greg 59 Guenzler, Carrie 128g 211,231 Gueotguiev, Anton 128b Guethle, Andy 128m, 212 Guethle, Mike 67 Guethle, Shawn 128n 213 Guillory, lisa 92 Guirguis, Mark 80,128h 128e, 128i Guisinger, Ted 195 Gulinson Betsy 139 Guntli Greg 46, 150 Gurlly, Aaron 80, 128i, 128m, 128n Gutting, Joe 173 Guy, Frederic 80, 128j H Haarmann, Scott 128g, 128k, 140 Haas, Beth 133,259 Haberberger, Melinda 67 Habitat for Humanity 30, 98, 128i, 144 Hackett, Robbie 59 Hackmann, Megan 67,161 Haddock, Angie l97, 235 Haddox, Tom 195 Hadwiger, Mariquit 92 Hadwiger, Rolena 80,128h 145 Hadwiger, Stephen 92 Haffner, Nora 80,129 Hagemann Emily 128h Hagen John 67,109,128h 128h Hahn Kasye 235,236 Hahn Kenneth 92 Hains, Lois 46 Hake, Lesley 128g Haldeborg Henric 128m Hall Amy 128o Hall Christie 172 Hall Stacy 46,197 Hal Taylor 137 Hallar, Brittan 128e Halley, Mary 92 Halsey, Erin 80,128g Halski, John 80.110,128d, 177 Halstead, Sarah 67,128e Hamilton Sarah 78,80,161 United States Governmental Offices President: George Bush Vice President: Dick Chenney Speaker of the House: Denny Hastert President Pro Tempore of the Senate: Strom Thrumond Secretary of State: Colin Powell Secretary of Treasury: Paul O'Neil Secretary of Defense: Donald Rumsfeld Attorney General: John Ashcroft Secretary of Interior: Gale Norton Secretary of the Agriculture: Ann Veneman Secretary of Commerce: Don Evans Secretary of Labor: Elaine Chao Secretary of Health and Human Services: Tommy Thompson Secretary of Housing and Development: Mel Martinez Secretary of Transportation: Norman Mineta Secretary of Energy: Spencer Abraham Secretary of Education: Ron Paige Secretary of Veteran's Affairs: Anthony Principi Missouri's United States Senators: Christopher Bond Jean Carnahan Missouri's Representatives of the United States: William Clay William Akin Richard Gephardt Ike Skelton Karen McCarthy Sam Graves Roy Blunt Jo Ann Emerson Kenny Hulshof index 285 (Page 286) Hammel, Kate 46, 129 Hammon Julie 80 Hammons, Jadnda 59, 128h Hammons, Julie Kay 128l Hamonet Sophie 67,128j Hampton Annie 128e Hampton Lisa 59, 120, 128c, 173 Haney, John 84 Hanff, Maiy Ellen 137 Hankins, Joseph 46, 128d Hanks, Amanda 59,128p Hannaman Jason 128j, 129 Hannon Alison 264 Hansard, Lindsay 128h 128j, 128o Hanson Brooke 80,128b, 129 Hanson Nicole 128b Happ Heather 46 Happel Jennifer 114, 128b, 211 Harden Daniel 46, 128e Hardin Angela 80, 128b, 128f Hardin Rachel 59, 120, 128e Harken Andy 218 Harker, Christine 24 Harker, Michelle 81,128d Harkey, Scott 128n Harlan Jill 92,208,225 Harman Nathan 157 Harmon Allison 81 Harmon Brandyn 116 Hannon Jennifer 67,207 Harper, Tom 145 Harrington Andrea 46, 128h, 128l, 136 Harrington Brandon 144 Harrington Matthew 46 Harris, Brandonn 128d, 128i Harris, David 59,128d Harris, Jennifer 128l Harris, Kim 128p Harris, Michael 146,195 Harris, Neil 46,137 Harris, Nicole 46 Harrison Melynne 46 Harrison Sarah 133 Hart Brette 81, 128e, 128g, 128i,141 Hart Ehren 128p Hart Michelle 46,128g Hart Phil 207 Hartle Meredith 190,201 Hartnett Kyle 128k Harvey, Darryl 81,112 Hass, Kim 120 Hatcher, Sara 221 Hatridge Jill 81,109,128g 128n Haug, Nathan 67,120,195 Hauser, Allie 46 Hawkins, Jessica 133 Hawkins, Matt 202 Haworth, Kevin 59 Hay, Matthew 128d Hayes, Amber 128b 128c Hayes, Jeremiah 128d Hayes, Matthew 46 Heaton Dada 140 Heberlein Betsey 46 Heck Adam 128n Heckman Abby 72,81,128f, 128o, 267 Hediger, Krista 128c Hedrick Dave 81,128g Hedrick Heather 81,128b 152 Hegenderfer, Carrie 190 Hehn Wendy 72,81,128d Heidbreder, Kristen 46,157 Heidotten Amy 81,82,128o Heien Jennifer 67,129 Hein Andrea 109,128f, 128h, 152 Heincker, Alan 197,235 Heine, Sarah 59,124 Heinecke, Marc 195 Heineman Nick 227 Heinz, Michael 126,127 Helbig Matt 197 Heley-Luedtke, Kathryn 128b, 128d Helgenberg Lisa 47 Heilman Ketty 81,128g Hellner, Shannon 133 Helm Heather 35,81 Hemminghaus, Kiley 128p Henderson Amanda 67, 108, 128c, 128n Henderson Soott 235 Hendrix, Ann 67, 128g Hendrix, Ron 133, 226, 227 Hendiy,Nataleell2 Henehan Jovee 128o, 231 Henggeler, Beth 128p Henn Rebeoca 109 Henning Rachel 149 Henricks, Casey 128m, 129 Henrikson Hayley 140 Hensley, Paula 128o Hentges, Jaclyn 33, 81, 128g 128i, 140 Hentges, Tanya 42,47,157 Heritage Leanna 73,125,128b 207 Hermann Amy 62,153 Hermann Tara 81,128m 129 Hermesmeyer, Kari 47,128J, 128p Hernandez, Erika 81, 128b 128f, 178 Herndon Brad 152, 261 Herr, James 128o Herr, Tommy 67 Herrmann Madeline 109, 124 Hertlein Jennifer 47 Hesley, Laura 67, 145, 149 Hesselbach, Kari 128g Hewitt Lindsey 128c, 206 Hewitt Shawn 112 Heyen Kevin 177 Hiatt Robyn 128i, 161 Hickam, Kristi 81,109 Hickey, Matt 137 Hicks, Liz 67,128c 128J, 128p Hiemer, Karen 109 Hier, Ann 67,128m 128n 128p Higgins, Brenda 92 Higgins, Craig 81,128i Higgins, Kristen 47,128i High Street Danoers 24,25,128i Hilgedick Caroline 59,207 Hill, Angela 47,112,128l Hill, Patrick 81,128e Hill, Stephanie 124 Hill, Traci 92 Hillier, Alan 27 Hillis, Michelle 133 Hillman Kendal 128o Hills, Austin 195 Hilmes, Bruce 92 Hilton John 67,128c 128d, 149 Hindia, Jiggar 128b Hines, Lydia 47,133 Historical Society 128i Hoag, Joanna 197,235 Hoehns, Craig 47,128g Hoerner, Eliza 186,187 Hoffman, Ashley 124 Hoffman, David 92,128l Hoffman, Julie 124,128b Holder, Sarah 128g Holland, Sbawnie 59 Hollars, Brandi 47,207 Hollon, Dustijn 59,120 Holm, Emily 47 Holm, Todd 165 Holt, Allison 59,124 Holt, Maggie 47,120 Holtane, Rebeoca 59, 128h, 128k 129, 140 Holtz, Justin 67, 128n Holze, Tina 145 Homecoming 8,14 Hommel Maggie 81, 128b Hon Adam 47 Hooley, Ashley 47, 124, 128f Hopkins, Caleb 218 Hopkins, Valerie 59, 128g Hoppis, Elizabeth 59, 123, 128h, 140, 156 Hombuckle, Leigh 82 Horowitz-Burdick, Alexis 231 Horsemans Association 128J, 170, 171 Hoskins, Annette 112 Hoskins, Kristin 47,128p Hossain, Imran 60,120 Hossain, Mohammad 81,128c Hotfelder, Emily 67,109,231 Hotfelder, Ted 128k Hough, Peter 81, 128e Hough Stephanie 128e Howald, Jay 116 Howard, April 81, 128f, 128l, 145, 157 Howard, Heather 60, 129 Howe, Eric 195,227 Howell, Curtis 47, 128f, 133 Howell, Grace 92 Howerton, Judy 92 Hrastich, Carrie 81 Hritz, Kelly 190 Hrncirik, Christine 67, 128f, 128m, 128o Hsieh, Ding-hwa 92 Huang, Feng 129 Hubbard, Jason 128d Hubbard, Ketty 47 Hubbard, Luke 67, 137 Huber, Matt 81, 128n Hucke, Erin 81, 128l Hudnall, Derek 47,128d Hudson, Angie 81, 128c, 128i, 128m, 145 Hudson, Greg 33 Hudson, Patrick 47,128c Hudson, Tim 39,81,128d, 128c 128n 147 Huedepohl, Amy 60, 128l, 140 Huesemann, Tara 60, 128f, 140, 181 Hufford, Cbrie 47, 124 Hufford, Denise 47, 124 Hug, Liz 60 Hughes, Angela 81 Hughes, Angie 128n Hughes, Jenny 120 Hughes, Kristen 81, 128g Huitt, Elizabeth 47, 128c, 140, 157 Hulbert, David 69, 116 Hulsopple, Chad 60, 128b Hulsopple, Jennifer 229 Hunn, Kevin 207 Hunsaker, Charles 92 Huntbach, Amy 128b Hunter, Tabitha 128d Hurd, Stephanie 128b Hurley, Maiy 93 Hursman Melissa 110 Hurst Jared 21 Hurst Meghan 128g Hurst Melanie 81, 120, 161 Husain Shaznine 47 Hussey, Ken 35, 81, 128f, 128k, 128l, 140, 149, 155 Hustead, Lisa 47, 145 Huston Seth 218, 220 Hutchinson Matt 60, 128g Hutchison David 69, 120 Hutton Brooke 124, 128g Hutton Meghan 215 Huyck Emily 208, 209 Hyatt Lindsay 124 I Ice Jennifer 29 Ilardi, David 112, 128g Ilten Chelsey 110, 146, 155, 186 Imhof, Justin 69, 128b, 137 Imhof, Preston 47, 137 Inch, Jessica 128o, 180 Index 33, 128j, 139 286 index (Page 287) Ingenboh, Jason 128n Ingraham, Angie 29, 81, 93, 128b, 128c, 145 Interfraternity Council 101, 128j, 144 International Club 128j Intihar, Jennifer 60, 159 Ippensen, Brenda 187 Ippensen, Carrie 187 Irish, Matthew 128c Irwin, Greg 47, 128f, 149 Isidro, Victor 195 Iverson Megan 128c 161 Iwai Marjorie 128b, 128c, 145, 153 J Jabbari, Amanda 60, 112 Jackson, Ida 120 Jackson, James 195 Jackson, Jeremy 189 Jackson, Jessica 60.128o Jacob, Jothy l28g Jacobi, Ryan 218 Jacobs, Rebecca 128p Jacobsen, Amanda 47,152 Jacobsmeyer, Susan 128b Jacquin, Ashley 81.128i Jaeger, Adam 47,128b Jaillet, Sean 12 Jakel, Elana 69,128m Jakobe, Rachel 124,264 Jakse, Michael 60 Jamal, Imran 69,128j James, Shelli 81 Jamieson, Kathryn 69,128e Jankowski, Ben 12 Jarmann, Rafael 60,126,128j, 128p Jayakody, Samadhini 60,128c 128j Jaycox, Rebeoca 69,157 Jazz Ensemble 150 Jazz Lab Band 150,168 Jeffries, Julie 60.109,120 Jeffries, Katie 129 Jenkins, Nicole 81.128f Jenkins, Rachel 269 Jenkins. Tony 60,128c 227 Jennemann Amy 128m 129 Jennemann Ryan 47,128n Jennings, Eric 19 Jennings, Jess 44 Jennings, Ryan 81 Jensen Andy 112 Jensen Christy 81,12 128i Jensen Geoff 195,235 Jensen Vivian 69,109,145 Jeppson Corinne 128b Jessee Jay 47,128n Jessen Sarah 233,235 Jeter, Courtney 56 Jen Geoffrey 69.128j Jiang Jia 81,128f Johnson Aaron 128o Johnson Adam 112 Johnson Adrienne 47.109,128f. 140,157 Johnson Amy 69,12,197.234,235 Johnson Annie 69,124 Johnson Becca 128p Johnson Bill 128n Johnson Bryan 195 Johnson Clayton 226,227 Johnson Crissi 69,128i Johnson Jarrett 128m Johnson Jessica 69,128h 128l133 Johnson Jill 69,120 Johnson Justin 195 Johnson Kate 124 Johnson Kayshaun 112 Johnson Kinyotta 60,157 Johnson Kristen 60,128g Johnson Lindsay 60,116 Johnson Melia 60,76,128l128p, 256 Johnson Melissa 24,116,128j Johnson Nicholas 150 Johnson Rachael 60 Johnson Roger 92 Johnson Tara 47,157 Johnson Travis 133 Johnson Yorba 47,128f, 157 Johnston Christopher 81 Johnston Mary 128n Joly,Ivan81 Jones. Amanda 83,128m Jones, Austin 60,140 Jones, Candi 197 Jones, Dawn 128d Jones, Gary 92,261 Jones, Gerrad 47,157 Jones, Heather 24,83 Jones, Katie 69,128c Jones, Robert 60,128l128m 157 Jordahl Laura 93,142 Jordan Baneika 47,157 Jordan Samantha 47 Jorn Philip 92 Joslin Beth 128b 221 Jost Bethany 69,124,221 Jovick, Bryan 215 Judd, Rory 47 Judson Matt 197,235 Juknys, Justinas 76 JuuL Dana 83,116 K Kachipande Sitinga 60,128j Kachipande Tara 60,128j, 157 Kachipande Thoko 70.128j, 166 Kaelin Britni 136 Kahler, Andrea 124 Kaibel Karen 91.128e Kaji. Erina 70.128j, 231 Kallal Carrie 83,128f, 128h Kallerud, Royce 92 Kamat, Rutwik 60,128J Kandlbinder, Molly 128m Kane Brendan 60,120 Kane Missy 124,228.229 Kappa Alpha Psi 144 Kappa Delta PI 128j Karamanolov, Ivan 70 Karll, Hannah 83.117.128d Karstens, Elizabeth 83,128i Kasicki, Kirk 145 Katolin, Dennis 70,128l Kauffman, Eric 47,128d Kaun, Hany 207 Kavanaugh, Kim 60,207 Kayser, Jen 60,129 Kazy, Matt 47,155 Kearney, Amy 29,128k 253 Keen Jason 112 Keenan Lisa 180 Keene Tiffany 60,128h Keeven Jr., Thomas 112 Kehr, Dawn 70,116 Keller, Angela 91 Keller, Julie 83,128b Kellett Kim 128o Kelley, Justin 170,195 Kelley, Shana 39,60,120,128l Kellogg, Nicole 47,48,112,128,136,172,224 Kelly, Elizabeth 128b 128c Kelly, Erin 83,129,145 Kelly, Kate 116,125 Kelsey, Peter 47 Kempf, Justin 176 Kendalf Pete 223 Kendrick Emily 60,128c 145 Kennedy, Alexander 60 Kennedy, Meghan 120,189,195 Kennedy, Ryan 177 Kennedy, Stephen 128o Kenny, Kimberly 60.109,128h Kent, Derek 195,259 Keim, Andy 128d Kern Kimberly 128c Kern, Stephanie 128c Kersey, Kathleen 128n Kersting, Melissa 133 Kessen, Nate 128k, 215 Kettler, Dennis 105 Keune, Adam 60,116,128m Khan, Adnan 83 Khan, Cynthia 128b 132 Khanal, Yadav 21,47,128J Kidera, George 223 Kidera, Shinichi 133 Kiehne Timothy 116 Kilburn Nicole 70,128b Kilian Golleen 47,120 Kindred, Nick 70,161 King, Diana 83,128b Kingery, Jake 234,235 Kinnear, Brad 83,128a 207 Kinrade Sara 109 Kinsella, Matthew 128k Kirchhoff, Matthew 128n Kirchmer, Alissa 116,12 Kirsch,Leo72,110, 111 Kister, Cathy 270 Kitsmiller, Jeff 128k Klarenbeek Kelly 83,120,128n Klaus, Stephanie 70.116 Klein Ben 47,137 Klein Nedra 267 2000-01 Sports Wrap Up Major League Baseball: New York Yankees Major League Soccer: Kansas City Wizards National Basketball Association: Los Angeles Lakers National Football League: Baltimore Ravens National Hockey League: New Jersey Devils NCAA Basketball: Duke NCAA Football: Oklahoma NCAA Women's Basketball: Purdue Women's National Basketball Association: Houston Comets index 287 (Page 288) Copy Systems " We Can Print Almost Anything!" 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(660) 785-4211 (888) TRU-BOOK truman.bkstore.com A portion of every dollar spent at the Truman Bookstore goes back to the University. 288 index (Page 289) 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 Tune your radio dial to... The EDGE 88 Kirksville's TRU Alternative Everyday between 7 a.m. and 2 a.m. ...playing what you want to hear! D & J's Enterprises Donnie Waybill 1102 West Northtown Road KIRKSVILLE, MO 63501 Janet Waybill Screenprinting & Embroidery Shirts Hats Jackets Trophies Plaques Ball Uniforms Work Shirts 660-665-8001 Fax 660-665-7937 email djsjanet@kvmo.net index 289 (Page 290) Klein, Steve 160 Klepper, Shannon 70,128p, 170 Kliethermes, Lauren 47 Kline, Barbara 92 Klinkhamer, Liz 128b Klinkhamer, Nicki 231 Klosowski James 47,128d Knape Jenny 128p Kntkman, Kevin 149 Knigge, Doug 109,195 Knight, Ailan 103 Knight, Jackie 128g, 187 Knoblauch, Stephanie 128b Knolhoff, lisa 60 Knopf, Jennifer 137 Knoth, Craig 195 Knowles, James 128k Knowlton, Thomas 103 Kobara, Tomono 70,128j Koch, Melissa 128f Koeller, John 83,137 Koenig Brandie 47 Kohlbrecher, Jean 70, 128e, 128f, 128l Kohnen, Kristin 70,137 Kohr, Cathy 70 Koiasa Natalia 83,128m Komiskey, Emily 197 Konrad, Meghan 60,109,128g 223 Koonce, Ryan 83 Koop, Beth 133 Kopp, Andria 120,125,128l Kording Susie 47,128e Koroma Awanatu 47,128d, 128j, 128o Korynta Elena 128h Kos, Adam 110,128g Koshkarov, Mukhtar 60,128j Kottenstette, Bill 178 Kottwitz, Bryan 128k Koutstaal, C.W.94 Kovarik, Efete 70,128k, 128n Kozelichki Luke 116 Krah Elizabeth 47 Kramer, Rachel 120 Kramme, April 60 Rraner, Brant 226,227 Krause, Katie 47,128h Kreis, Lauren 60,120,128p Krenn, Bill 128k Kroepel Maggie 47,129 Krohn, Austin 60,116 Krol Matthew 47 Kross, Lynda 128p Krueger, Katie 128e Kruenegel Erin 83,128k Krupich, Brian 128f, 128j Krzyzanowski Julie 70,129 KTRM 118, 119, 128k, 139, 148 Kuhinski Mike 227 Kubus, Dan 128i Kubus, Don 60 Kudma Becky 128f, 157,235 Kuehnle, Eilene 120,157 Kueker, Kristopher 47,128k, 128m Kueper, Gary 128e Kues, Linda 83,112,128k Kuhi Lesley 124 Kuhlman, Kevin 70,129 Kuhn, Jodie 231 Kuhns, Todd 83 Kummer, Joe 195 Kuntz, Bill 95 Kunz, Sabrina 128k, 140 Kupfer, Robbi 128b Kupferle, Matt 227 Kurth, Teddy 49,207 Kussman, TJ 128n Kwarta Jared 83,128k L LaBarbera Katie 83,127, 128d Labit, Jennifer 60,109 lacrosse, women's club 224 Ladrow, Andy 218 Laesseig, Sam 199 Lamb Dave 60,112 Lambda Alpha Epsilon 128k Lambda Chi Alpha 15,128k, 153 Lambert, Karen 128d 181 Lammert, Christina 83 Lammon, Andrea 120,128f Lammy, Andrew 128d Lanasa Julie 128b Landers, Sara 168 Lana Chakira 49,207 Lana Jodi 48,60 Lana Roanne 83,128a 128p Lana Scott 128k, 128l Lanfranca Chris 195 Langabee Marie 60,128a 128p, 180 Langa Jeff 49,128h Langguth, Leia 128b Langhammer, April 128a 272 Langhammer, Katie 128h 128c Langston Damita 83 Lanners, Cindi 129,223 Lantz, Chris 128n Lantz, Shannon 128e Larkin Tricia 128g Larson Gary 116 Lash, Dustin 60,112 Lasher, Heather 60,140,149,155 Lasley, Beth 128k Latter-Day Saint Student Association 128k Latting Kelley 215 Lauer, Kim 128h Lauer, Matt 274 Lauer, Sara 49 Laughlin Heidi 60 Lawellin Dan 195 Lawrence, Brandy 70,128p Lawrence, Matt 60,128g Lawrence, Michelle 60,112 Lawson Karisa 49,128f, 157 Lay, Claire 120 Lay, Philip 195 Layton Shane 83,128i Lazar, Shalin 60,128j Leavens, Dennis 31 Leazer, Heather 128b Leblanc Sylvaine 83,128j Lechner, Zach 128i 128k, 128m Lederle, Ken 83, 128f, 128g 178 Lea Alice 138 Lea Andy 49,128e Lea Cathy 49,124 Lea Hyo-Jung 83,128e Lea Janelle 83,112 Lea Justin 128i Lea Michael 49,112 Leffler, Brandy 197,235 Lehman Courtney 60,109 Lehmann Melissa 83 Lehmann Monica 70,128f Lehmuth, Chris 70,137 Lehnen Cari 120 Lehr, Jenn 70 Lettner, Mary 83,128h 129,140,145 Lelwela, Erandi 70,128a 128j Lelwela Mihiri 49,128a 128j Lenon Hannah 128d Lenz, Christian 49 Lea Dwyn 70,128f Leonard, Jessica 49,128a 129 Leonatti Stacey 128n Lepper, Austin 194,195 Lesczynski Erin 108,128m, 144 Lesinger, Suzanne 128b Leslia James 49 Leslia Suzanne 78 Lesseig Sam 198,258 Leung Christina 70,128f, 128g Levinskas, Jessica 83,109 Levinson Andrea 181 Lewis, Amanda 83,128h 128j, 128l Lewis, Andy 60,128d Lewis, Shayla 60,112 Lewis, Trisha 83,128j, 128l Lewkowsky, Adam 61 Ley, Janica 61 Ley, Jessica 128h, 140 Li, Shuang 61,128g Liang Bryon 128g Liang Cathy 231 Licata Angie 124 Lichtenegger, Jenise 49 Liebel Pat 137 Lieberg Lauren 128e Lienhard, Judd 195 Lightner, Paul 197 Ligouri, Angie 228,229 Lile Sara61 Lillquist, Elaine 83,128j, 139 Lin Jason 94 Linck, Chris 227 Linden Melissa 197,235 Lindevald Ian 93 Lineberry, Kent 122,123 Linke Emily 124128l Linke Sarah 42,49.128h, 149,155 Linux Users Group 128k Linville Emily 61,128e Lippert, Erika 49 Lippmann Julie 132 Slang Dictionary Courtesy of Tommy P Fly-Used in reference to beautiful men and women not only is the person classy but they hold themselves with pride Bling Bling-The gleam and sparkle created ty diamond and gold wristwatches, necklaoes and mouth jewelry, usually found on rich ecoentric people Scrub-A man who doesn't pay the bills, doesn't have a car and maybe doesn't have many friends or dress in stylish clothes. A pigeon is a female version of a scrub Dope -commonanly used to describe something hip or cool Also a rrfemce to marijuana Fresh or Phresh-Used to describe something new or innovative often used when speaking of music Crush-Sex. For example-! am not aplayer, I just crush a lot" Wack-Something that was wack was something out of place also refers to anything unpleasant Fat or Phat A positiveoamment describing samethinggood usually coming in big packages. Hyped. Exciting energizing Z Socially cr media createdpseudaexdtrrent about a recent happening Word - Used to bring closure to a sentence and/or ask for agreement on a matter. For example-"You guys are coming to the show, word?'' 290 index (Page 291) Missouri Governmental Officials Governor: Bob Holden Lieutentant Governor: Joe Maxwell Secretary of the State: Matt Blunt Attorney General: Jeremiah Nixon State Auditor: Nancy Farmer State Treasurer: Claire McCaskill Lipps. Andrea 128b Liscyznskl Betty 178 Little, Franchesca 83, 157 Liu Youzhong 128f Liu Yutao91,128f Livingston, Nicole 83,128c Locker, Jen 124 Logau Brett 70.128n Logue, Elena 141 Lohmeyer. Andrew 112 Lojewski. Susan 83.129 Lok. lily 70,128f. 128j Lonergan. Maureen 128i Long, Cory 213 Lonigro, Jennifer 83,128n Lopez. Daniel 54.218 Lorenz, Kari 49 Larimor, Heidi 128e Lorincz, Adrian 50 Love, Zachary 128g Lovern, Sarah 70.128c Lovinguth, Mike 50,120,173 Lowe; Jeffrey 70,128g Lowe, Jessica 13,21,50,82,108,128h, 144.150,192,196,228.242, 24a 250 Lowery, Shaun 195 Lowry, Brian 181 Lowiy, Christopher 128e 152 Lowiy, Jill 235 Loyet, Jessica 83,140,149 Lucas, Tiffany 128c, 128j Ludwig, Al 90,91 Ludwig, Jennifer 267 Luebbering. Beth 70,197,234,235,237 Luebbering, Bridget 197,235 Luebbering, Candie 231 Lueker. Elizabeth 50,161 Luensmann, Peggy 83,128c. 157 Lugo, Elena 128g Lumsdeu Derek 70,1284 149 Lupardus, Nancy 128g Lutheran Student Fellowship 128k Lutjens, Anne 61,128e Lutteke Jennifer 95 Lux, Brian 128k Lyd Melinda 165 Lynch, Meghan 83,128g Lyons, Angela 18,61,128b M Ma, Cancan 61,120 Macauley, Sylvia 94 Machens, Erin 42,61,128f, 128h, 128l Mack, Ona 70,152 Mackie Heather 228,229 Madawela Janaka 83,128j Madigau Bob 128n Madigan Jr. Robert M 70 Maeda Satomi 61.128p, 166 Magg, Andrea 48 MAGIC 128l Maginness, Davis 223 Magruder, Jack 23,68.94,262,263 Maher, Jennifer 50,128d Mailath, Dan 213 Mata. Jennifer 27,39,61,86,120, 128g. 128h Majors, Steve 70,1284 128f Malta, Stephanie 175 Malone Brian 128j, 128n Malone Libby 112,128n Mangiore Mike 149 Manley, Meredith 83 Mann, Jake 199 Mann, Susie 83 Manneu Tara 50,86,140 Manning, Joe 137 Manrrique David 70,112 Manual Sara 70,128c Marble Matt 195 March, Danny 61 Marchi Kiya 61 Mareschal Josh 42,140,309 Marischen, Jim 195 Markesou Dennis 94 Markeson, Lynnette 94 Marlowe Monica 186,187 Marolt Ben 61,128g Marquart Scott 128n Marsh, Kristen 83 Marshall Lewis 215,263 Marshall Natalie 128n Marstall Angela 58,61,128e Marstall Kathy 58 Martel Mike 143 Martin, Bryan 50,128n Martin, Jessica 220 Marita, Kenneth 83.113,128l128m Martin, Kevin 128c Martin, Kim 124 Martin, Matt 213 Martin, Seth 213 Martinez, John 83 Martinez, Nikki 42,78,106,133,140 Marvin, Jay 128o Masou Curtis 112 Mason, Michele 61 Mast Zacharie 116 Masteu Kristy 137 Mastrangelo, Kimberlee 85,128e 128l 128p Matczak, Rayna 70 Matheny, Keeth 195 Mathews, Anthony 50 Mathews, Bruce 128o Mathews, Charlotte 94 Matson, Sarah 50,128h Mattem, Katie 61,128e Mattis, Tod 50,128b Matyas, Jasen 199 Maue, Scott 44,91 Maulin, Christy 215,223 Maxwell Bret 199,213 May, Allison70,109,160 May, Julie 61,109 May, Katherine 220,221 May,Tanginia85,157,164 May, Taran 50,128g, 197,235 May, Trad 70,128f, 128o, 149 Mayhew, David 85,128d Mayhle, Katylin 61,128e Maya Melissa 85,128p Maysou Adrianna70,1284 149 Mbroh, Kwame 70 McAdoa Ryan 127 McAlvany, Erin 85,128p McAninch, Justin 50,128p, 161 McCaba Josh 204 McCannon, Meredith 94 McCart Devin 50,128n McCarthy, Colman 61,137 McCalley, Grant 195 McClaskey, Karen 261 McCloskey, J.D. 50,195 McQuhan, Emily 128b McCluney, Jeremiah 70,128m, 157 McCord Kristina 70,128g McCord Ryan 218 McCorkle, Megan 109 McCormack, Megan 128o McCoy, Ben 116 McCoy, Brant 61,137 McCoy, Chris 128k, 128l McCoy, Dan 116 McCracken, Beth 128n McCracken. Jessi 128l128k McCracken, Kim 112 MoCranie, Soott 94128o McCuter, Renee 85,120,128l128m McCullough, Eric 218 McCullough, Mike 85,128n McCutcheon, Tara 128e McDaniel Charlie 189 McDole, Jennifer 50 McDonald Danny 235 McDonnell Jennifer 211 McDuff, Matt 218 McDuffey, Jackie 50,235 McElhone, Mike 61,128d McFarland Erin 85,128p, 140,157 McFarland Kristin 232 McFarland Matt 61 McFarland Michelle 133 McFarland Rebecca 270 McGinnis, Becky 70 McGraw, Kendra 128g McGraw, Meaghan 137 McGrievy, Samantha 129 Mcintosh, Bren 128c Mcintosh, Phil 128c McKay, Micah 50,128h, 149 McKee, Dawn 61,84 128l128p McKeel Christian 85,207 McKenna Lauren 124 McKenzie, Mary Ann 128h McKinley, John 203 McKinney. Jessica 222,223 McLaurta, Earliana 61,128h McLean, Janna 94 McLean, Lindsey 109 McManis, Erin 50,128g McManis, Michael 94 McMillan, Scott 85,128n McNamara Lisa 128g McNeil Megan 50,133,231 McPherson, Aaron 85,128a 128i McQueary, Brian 196,197,235 McQueary, Lauren 133 MoQuiggan, Meghan 128b index 291 (Page 292) 2001 Grammy Winners Record: "Beautiful Day," U2 Album: Two Against Nature, Steely Dan Song: "Beautiful Day," U2, songwriters New Artist: Shelby Lynne Dance Recording: "Who Let the Dogs Out," Baha Men Pop Vocal Album: Two Against Nature, Steely Dan Rock Album: There Is Nothing Left to Lose, Foo Fighters Alternative Music Album: Kid A, Radiohead R&B Album: Voodoo, D'Angelo Rap Album: The Marshall Mathers LP, Eminem Country Album: Breathe, Faith Hill Spoken Comedy Album: Braindroppings, George Carlin Musical Show Album: Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida Best Compilation Soundtrack Album: Almost Famous, Various Artists McVey, Peter 128d McWilliams, Amber 70, 109,128e, 128m McWilliams, Kevin 109 Meacham Julie 128e, 128g, 141 Mead, Ty 50,129 Mecham Shane 85,165 Medallada Josephine 50 Medrala Laura 128b 166 Meeske Brett 50,137,264 Mehmert Janette 85,140 Meierhoff, Laura 85,109,128m Meinke, Dustin 128n Melton James 61,128e Meneely, Megan 61 Menolascino, Justin 223 Meredith, Neil 50 Merrick Rasheedah 112114 Merritt Sam 76,207 Merritt Stephanie 85,128n Merritt Wendi 50,129 Mertens, Kristen 85,109,128c Metzger. Amy 85,120 Meyer, Adam 194,195,213 Meyer, Bryan 218 Meyer, Christina 85,145,161 Meyer, Eric 61,128f Meyer, Jenna 50,85,116 Meyer, Jill 50,120,128d Meyer, Louis 149 Meyer, Neil 50,137 Meyer, Stacey 85,133 Meyr, Elizabeth 50,128h,139,242 274 Miceli, Dsa 50,124 Michael Adams 92 Michael Sarah 129 Michaels, Amy 128b Michenfelder, Carey 85,121,128p 190, 202,206,208,210,212,236 Mielke, Robert 93 Miesner, Gaysha 61 Miesner, Jolene 50 Mieters, Nicole 128o Mild, Jiri 61,213 Mikus, Marissa 61,128p Miles, Leslie 128e Millard, Stephanie78,207 Miller, Brady 128f, 128n 140,227 Miller, Chris 50,180 Miller,Cory213 Miller, Crystal 70 Miller, Debbie 94 Miller, Jason 258 Miller, Jilian 124 Miller, Joel 128a 270 Miller, Katie 61, 128b 128i Miller, Lindsey 85, 128c Miller, Lisa 61, 128b 128o Miller, Marilyn 94 Miller, Melissa 190 Miller, Robert 162,163 Miller, Ryan 128a 128i, 134 Millett Ben 61, 128k Milligan Ryan 128i Mills, Devon 94 Minch, Kevin 165 Miner, Phil 128g Minn Julie 94 Miricha Martha 50,128j, 166 Misuraca, Jennifer 61,112 Mitalovich, Sarah 50,140 Mitchell Amanda 70,128g Mitchell Amy 50,128f, 128l Mitchell Jennifer 149 Mitchell Kevin 213 Mitchell Sara 199 Mitova,Anna54 Mitschete, Melissa 85,149 Mizulski Ally 62,70 Mlynarczyk Kate 50,128h Mobley, Jessica 61,128e Moe, Jessica 128o Moeller, Brandi 50,120,217,235,247 Moeller, Chelsea 21 Moeller, Ryan 82 Mogharreban Yasine 128a 128h, 128i Mohrman Sarah 61 Mold, Christine 50,128j Monaghan Colin 128c Monitor 125,128l Monroa Cathy 229 Montgpmety, Brandon 195 Moody, Anne 94 109 Moody, Morgan 50,173 Mooney, Joe 116 Mooney, Jonathan 70 Mooney, Michael 85,128n Mooney, Nathan 85,109 Moore, Adam 195 Moore Alice 14140 Moore, Darrah 17,85,145 Moore Ebony 61,157 Moore Erik 128g Moore Kevin 128d Moore Kira 128b Moore Laura 50,112 Moore Pete 149 Morahan Shirley 94 Moran Katie 129 Morefield, Samantha 120,134 Morehouse Sarah 70 Morettl Alana 61,124 Morgan Crystal 109 Morgan Ryan 112 Morley, Lanny 94 258 Morris, Casey 85, 128g, 146, 152 Morris, Sean 195 Morrison Jessica 50, 128J Morrison, Michelle 85, 128f, 128l 178 Morton Kristi 234 235 Moss, Mindy 85,128b Motley, Damon 195 Motta, Daniel 50,128d Moulin Christy 128b Mowen Mike 195 Moyer, Brian 128n Moyer, Lauren 50,140,157 Mudyirwa, Dafros 166 Muegge, Lori 70,120,128i Mueller, Aaron 213 Mueller, Katy 228,229 Mueller, Lisa 50,109 Mueller, Matt 128n Mues, Lisa 129 Muhammad Ruqayya 50, 128d 128f, 140 Muldoon Bridget 128b Mulford Ben 70,273 Mulford Sarah 50 Mullarkey, Jill 90 Mullen Julie 85,133 Mulligan Mary 50,133 Mulvill, Cory 128e Mun Kyung 94 Munia Nick 218 Murchison Joe 115 Murdock Jennifer 62 Mureithi Alex 128m Murphy, Caroline 29,82,128b Murphy, Colleen 218 Murphy, Megan 128p Murphy, Wynona 94 Murray, Heather 190 Murray, Monique 70,128f, 157 Musser, Allison 128h N Naeva John 195 Nagelvoort, Chris 128a 128p Nakamura, Justin 218 Nakamura, Yayoi 85 Naraine Andrae 128n Nash Jr., Ken 68,72,110 Nassau, Ashley 70,128m 128p, 133, 148 National Education Association Student Program 125,128l National Pan-Hellenic Goundl 128l 292 index (Page 293) National Residence Hall Honorary 128l Ndegwa. Nyambura 166 Neathery, Kristina 128c Necheva, Maria 115 Neely, Sue 94 Negrea, Mircea 61 Neidenthal, Flint 50 Neisen, Beau 195 Nelson, Brady 128l 203 Nelson, Bret 128p Nelson, Emily 70, 128e, 128p Nelson, Jacob 50 Nelsoa, Katie 137 Nelsoa, Matt 195 Nelsoa, Mike 197 Nelsoa, Koz 70, 129 Nepple, Jeff 213 Nettles, Jessica 50 Neudecker, John 206,207 Neumann, Katherine 142,207 Neuwoehner, Jacque 70,133 Newcomb Brian 207,224 Newcomb, Dan 173 Newman, Dan 189 Newman, Rebecca 61,128h, 129 Newton, Alisha 61 Newton, Andrea 221 Nguyem, John 41 Nguyen, Toko 195 Nichols, Benjamin 70, 128g Nichols, Clayton 50, 197 Nichols, Dan 235 Nichols, Verona 94 Nicholson Amelia 50,120 Nicole, Jenkins 140 Niehoff, Mary 128o Niehoff, Nichole 85, 109, 128g, 140 Nielsen, Katie 14, 128b, 128c Nielsen, Stephanie 112, 136 Niermann, Scott 85,128f, 161, 175, 177 Nieters, Nicole 85, 108, 145 Nieweg, Jennifer 109, 128b Nigh, Kelli 18 Nigus, Stephanie 50, 128l, 128o Nikkel, Brian 128k, 128n Niles, Rebecca 50, 128e Nilson, David 94 Nilson, Kurt 61 Ninan, Eegie 207 Niva, Jukka 85,128j Nixon, Susan 61,128p Nixon, Vasean 128k, 235 Nobile, Christine 85 Nobles, Lydia 50 Nobles, Sarah 116 Noedel Sally 70,128p Noelker, Julie 70.157 Nolker, Mark 85,128n Noll, Stephanie 142,143 Norige, Ene 128f, 128k Northrup, Ben 50,140,197,235 Noteis, Whitney 128h Ntumngia, Lum 166 Ntumngia, Mangwi 166 Null, Matt 50, 128b 128l 140 Nursing Students Association 130 O Oades, Erica 61,109 Oberbeck, Greg 50 O'Brian, Dan 235 O'Brian, Sean 168 O'Brien, Andrea 94 O'Brien, Dan 197 O'Brien, Erin 128o O'Brien, John 109 O'Brien, Matt 133,195 O'Brien, Michelle 50 O'Brien, Mike 50 O'Brien, Quinton 195 O'Brien, Tom 85,128n 156 Obrist, Roger 112 O'Bryan, Kyle 128g O'Day, Caitlin 50 O'Dea, Becky 179 Oetting, Rachel 128k Offutt, Samantha 85,133 Ohlendorf, Jennifer 133 Ojile, Becky 190 Okanu, Ndidi 50,128f, 128j, 169 Okenfuss, Ryan 195 Okunada, Bunmi 128f Olejarczyk, John 128g Olmstead, Naedrie 85,128d Olsen, Scott 94 Oltman, Matt 50,128d Omicron Delta Kappa 128l O'Neal, Chris 85,129 O'Neil, Liz 128g Orcutt, Kevin 133 Ordaz, Bethany 61,128d Order of Omega 128m O'Rourke, Matt 70, 128e Osborn, Meghan 221 Osborn, Tom 195 O'Shea, Ryan 61, 218 O'Toole, Ed 85, 128n 149, 204 Ott, Gretchen 50, 128, 132, 140, 168, 172 Over, Megan 85, 145, 267 Overton, Shaun 85, 128g Owe, Tara 50 Owen, Andrea 33 Owen, Nathan 213 Owens, Pat 218 Owens, Tiffany 52 Owings, Nathan 128m, 129 Ozkal, Derek 202 P Padlield, James 159 Pafford, Teresa 128j Pagano, Paul 85, 128b, 128k Page, Sara 85,274 Paine, Christy 128k Palazzo, Theresa 124 Palmier, Tom 70, 128b, 128l, 185 Palombo, Tricia 52, 124, 128f Panday, Ajaya 61 ,128j Panhellenic Council 128m Pankiewicz, Julia 119 Paramonova, Olesya 223 Pardo, Maureen 109 Parikh, Ankur 61, 128n Parikh, Neesheet 61, 128b, 145 Parkan, Batur 85, 128j Parker, Paul 94, 108 Parker, Sabrina 85, 128k Parkes, Darren 128d Parmonova, Olesya 223 Parrish Jason 141 Parrott, Martha 87 Parsons, Carol 87,109 Parsons, Jennifer 17 Parsons, Spencer 112 Parsonson Robert 128n Partridge Becky 128g, 128n Parvin Joseph 52, 128g Parviz, Renee 61, 128p Pasley, Jesse 87, 128l Passe Melissa 94 Patel, Meghana 61, 68, 76, 128m, 128o, 136 Patel Tina 29, 87, 128f, 128h Patey, Ashley 187 Pathak, Nirajan 52 Patterson Eric 52,157 Patterson Jeannie 70,128p Patterson Teri 39,61,120,128h, 231 Paul Laura 190 Paul Leann 228,229 Paulson Jacqueline 61 Pavlak, Michelle 124 Payne Kimberly 137 Payton Kyle 63,128g Peck, Thomas 128d Peckih Eric 116 Peckosh Morgan 102 Pedersen Kim 63,128c, 128j Peluso, John 63,128e 128i Pender, Nicole 52,128e 157 Pendzick, Sara 52,128p, 197 Perera, Niroshini87,128j Perkins, Jennifer 210,211 Perkins, Kendra 29 Persaud, Erin 63 Pershing Society 128m Personett Nathan 87,128n 157 Peter, Brad 197,235 Peters, Chad 128n Petersen Matt 70,128m Peterson Colleen 129 Peterson Lisa 87 PRIMETIME EMMYS Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Megan Mullally "Will and Grace" Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series Sean Hayes "Will and Grace" Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series Allison Janey "The West Wing" Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Richard Schiff "The West Wing" Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series Patricia Heaton "Everybody Loves Raymond" Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series Michael J. Fox "Spin City" Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series Sela Ward "Once and Again" Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series James Gandolfini "The Sopranos" Outstanding Comedy Series "Will and Grace" Outstanding Drama Series "The West Wing" index 293 (Page 294) Jim Robertson's CHEVROLET OLDSMOBILE BUICK PONTIAC CADILLAC TOYOTA GMC At the Top of Kirksville (660) 665-2805 Toll Free (888) 867-2438 SPECIAL THANKS Ben Ogden Language & Literature Computer Support Tim Barcus Heidi Templeton & Public Relations Office Physical Plant Office the Division of Language & Literature Lois Dover & Purchasing Office SUB Office Workers & Support Staff Sports Information Campus Activities & Organizations Center Business Office Jack Magruder & Board of Governors David Fortney & Steve Chappell ...and all those who dedicated their resources and support to the Echo. VIC CLEANERS Rachel C. 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Did It Again - Britney Spears 1) American Pie - Madonna *Facts were from www.aceandjoe.com Peterson, Mike 212,213 Peterson, Tom 215 Pettit Danny 31 Petzel Carolyn 87,109 Pfaender, Lauren 128g, 137,140 Pfalzgraf, Joy 140 Pfeuffer, Jacob 128g 128k Pflueger, Lloyd 126 Phadke, Leena 128b Phelan, Meaghan 129 Phelps, Nicole 232 Phi Beta Sigma 113,114,128m Phi Epsilon Kappa 128m Phi Eta Sigma 128m 134,136 Phi Kappa Tau 128n Phi Lambda Chi 113,128n Phi Mu Alpha 150 Phi Sigma Epsilon 101 Phi Sigma Pi 17,113,128a 136 Philip, Elizabeth 52 Philip, Lisa 124,128b Phillips, Carrie 87,109,160 Phillips, Nick 158,159 Phillips, Rachel 133 Pi Delta Phi 128n Pi Kappa Phi 14,15,105,107,128a 156 Pianalto, Nick 128d, 226,227 Piantanida, Tony 120 Picarl, Jodie 109,137 Pickel Kelly 137 Pickering, Wyatt 195,215 Pickler Memorial Library 261 Piepenbrink, Ann 87,128b Pieper, Matthew 207 Pierce, Kristin 124 Pierre Cecilia 274 Pigg Kelly 94 Pike Becky (Eggering) 186,201,217 Pillatsch, Amanda 112 Pillen Robin 94 Pingel Dave 44 Pinkowskl Scott 63,128n Pinkston John 128e, 128i Pinter, Beth 116 Pionke Katherine 87,128l Pisoni Angela 133,140 Pisoni Dominic 112 Pittayathikhun Wipatron 52,128j Pittman Megan 221 Plassmeyer, Justin 70,128g Ploch, Jenny 129 Plumley, Tara 128h Podzinski Erich 223 Poelker, Kevin 112 Poeschel, Erica 70, 128e, 128g, 128m, 141 Pogue, Heather 73, 128n, 152 Pogue, Laura 128o Pohren, Jessica 190 Pomianek, Christina 52,129 Ponder, Erin 149 Poole, Toyia 128f Poos, Amy 63, 112, 140 Pope, Mike 195, 235 Porte, Ashley 128e Ported, Craig 18,116 Porter, Ashley 13,128e Post, Jessica 87, 149, 175, 177, 231 Pottroff, Jenny 73,152 Potts, Courtney 128o Potts, Laura 199 Powell Elizabeth 52 Powelson, Stephanie 94 Powis, Michelle 73 Poyner, Cathy 94 Pratt, Michael 207 Pratt, Michelle 128h Pray, Krista 221 Pray, Matt 218 Pre-Law Club 108 Pre-Veterinary Club 108,128n, 134 Preiss, Katie 123 Prescott, Erin 73,128l 129 Presley, Laura 73, 124, 125, 128e Preston, Lesley 73,128g Prewitt, Season 87, 109,116 Price, Charlotte 52,124 Price, Shannon 73 Prichard, Wayne 87,128g Pringle, Jennifer 52 Prinster, Katie 63 Prism 110 Prochaska Chris 10 Procter, Kirsten 152 Promnitz, Jeffrey 63,128c, 264 Proud, Leslie 124,128f Pruett, Bob 129 Pruett, Christina 39 Pruett, Jennifer 63 Prusha Curtis 195 Psi Chi 128o Psychology Club 128o Puellmann, Dan 129 Puellmann, Lindsay 128d Pugh, Alfonso 195 Pulido, Liz 63, 124, 128b, 190 Pulliam, Michelle 73,128c, 129 Pultz, Vaughan M. 94 Q Qualls, Nick 128k Qualls, Susie 87,128i Quigley, Jill 128e Quigley, Megan 87,128l Quinn, Kevin 116 Quinn, Thomas 116 Quirin, Andrew 128g Quoss, Julie 52 R Raaz, Josh 195 Racher, Ruth 127 Rackers, Michelle 124,229 Rader, Kyle 161 Rahe, Chris 189 Rai Margaret 232 Ramaker, Drew 52,195 Ramatowski Kate 52 Ramatowski Mary 73,128h Ramsbottom Mary 31 Ramsey, Alexis 133 Ramsey, Catherine 229 Rangers Challenge 128o Rao, Manasa 52,128j Rasmussen, Heather 87,128i 128l 128m Rasquinha, Ahn 52,128j RataniAlirek54 Rauch, Brent 189 Rauert, Tyler 128d, 128a 141 Rauscher, Benjamin 52 Ray, Katie 112 Rea, Lauren 63 Reale, Rob 128g Ream Justin 63,128o, 195 Reardon, Lena 94 Reasone, Deidra 190 Reckamp,Eric 128k Rectenwald, Sarah 63, 128j Rector, Dave 94 Redburn, Lucas 87, 128e Redburn, Rebecca 63, 128l Redding Mike 195 Redmon, Elizabeth 52,120 Reed, Amanda 161 Reed, Elizabeth 7a 120 Reed, Jonathan73,128g Reeg Matt 138 Reepmeyer, David 52 Rees, Adam 133,223 Reese, Melissa 87,124,128b, 128h, 128a 153 Regagnon, Jason 227 Reichard, Lisa 128m Rad, Sarah 87 Reiher, Andrea 63,129 Reinert Shanyn 73,7a 207 Reinsch, Douglas 94,121 Renner, Cassie73,128g Reorda, Lindsey 52,264 Repovich, Jenny 52 Reschly, Katrina 63 Residenoe Hall Association 128o Reuter, Morgan 52,64 Reuther, Eric 87,128f Reuther, Jenny 128b Rhinesmith, Dorma 30 Rho Chi 106 Rhoad, Sara 63,109,128n Rhoades, Sherry 63,128c, 256 Rhodes, Paya 128f Rhomberg Allison 44,87,128h Rice, Kade 221 Richtman, Kyla 149 Rickies, James 128k Ridenhour, Amy 63 Rider, Lauren 73, 128f, 128l, 128m Riebeling Kristen 87,140 Rieck, Kathy 94,256 Rieger, Heath 149 Riley, Bridget 128b, 221 Rinderknecht David 128k Rinehart Bo 215 Riney, Jason 195 Risius, Abigail 63,128c, 128a 134 296 index (Page 297) Ritter, Sarah 128h Roach. James 87,120 Roach. Kevin 120,149 Robert. Karla 128b Roberts, Niky 143 Roberts Wyatt 137 Robertson Gwen 128h Robertson Josh 116 Robertson Kip 128n Robinett Alicia 52,129 Robins Alison 87,101,124,128c, 145 Robinson Jessica 128g Robinson Renee 52, 128g Rockwell. Andria 128e Rockwell Jessica 128g Rodeghero, Tom 149 Rodemann Jacob 63, 128d, 128J Rodgers Kade 63 Rodriguez, Mariana 231,271 Roehr, Mandy 137 Roesch, Joshua 137 Roger, Julie 52 Rogers David 87.128o Rogers Michael 63,120 Rohlman Tara 128p Rohr, Derrick 206,207 Rohrback Rob 195,213 Rolfes Maria 52,128h roller hockey 224 Romine, Jeff 128d Romportl Krista 128J,137 Roncke, Brooke 73,129 Ronkoskl Jennifer 231 Rortsick Laura 87,129 Rood, Deanna 94 Rootz, Jeremy 63 Rosario Angela 129 Rosario, Ben 192, 193, 197, 235 Roscoe, Brian 141 Rosen, Anna 87, 128j Rosenfield, Lauren 221 Rosenkoetter, Kenny 137 Roshek, Diana 87,109 Ross, Christopher 87, 128d, 128l Ross, Heidi 161 Rossiter, Ryan 128d, 128h. 136 Rost, Jamie 124 ROTC Bulldog Battalion 128o ROTC Cannoneers/Colorguard 128o Rotert, Matthew 128d Roth, Jennifer 52, 133 Roth, Mike 188, 189 Roth, Timothy 128e Rothermich, Joe 63, 64,128k, 207 Rothermich, Tyson 128d Rouen, Jessica 128b Roulet, Guillaume 128j Roulet, Guillaune 87 Rowland, Crystal 73,128m, 145, 152 Rowles, Jessica 33 RoyaL Tierra 52,128f, 128j, 128l 152 Rozier. Beth 74, 84,128e, 128h. 128p, 262 Rubach, Alison 129 Ruble, Racheal 63, 112 Rubly, Julie 52, 128c Ruckman, Jacob 63, 149 Rudloff, Crystal 258 Rudolph, Charlie 87,116 Rudolph, Kelley 74 Rueckert, Nathan 63, 227 Ruethain, Jayme 152 Ruethain, Jennifer 152 Ruffatti, Ryan 74, 128h, 128l rugby 200 rugby, bullets 206 rugby, bulls 206, 224 Ruggeberg, Jason 218 Ruggeri, Joe 128k, 140 Rumora, Kate 124 Rundblad, Barrett 42 Runser, Ben 52, 195 Rushing, Cheryl 112 Russell, Becky 128l Russo, Tim 207 Rustad, Rachel 74, 108, 128n Ruth, Joseph 74, 128f Rutherford, Amanda 63, 120 Rutherford, Sarah 52, 128c Rutledge, Daphne 87, 128b, 149, 264 Ruud, Nick 195 Ryals, Andrew 128b Ryan, Ben 87, 128e Ryan, Jae 52, 129 Ryan, Meaghan 52 Rybolt, Dana 270 Ryle, Douglas 94 Ryle Hall Senate 128p, 180,181 S Sachs, Lauren 128b 128c Saeki Miyo 87 Saicholpitak, Chinnapong 149 Saigh. Quinn 128b 128g Sailing Team 128p Salata, Brandon 128o Salgado, Rob 94 Sallee, Danielle 128c Salm, Anne 63,72,120 Salvatierra, Dave 189 Samayoa, Maria 52,129 Samiullab Mohammad 94 Sanders, Jocelyn 87,112,128f, 128n Sanders, Jonathan 128e 157 Sanders, Kelin 128l Sanders, Nancy 94 Sanders, Tonya 63,128f, 128m, 128o, 157 Sanger. Emily 52,207 Sapenoff, Laura 231 Sarilhson, Andrew 155 Sasfal Steven 116 Satterly, Thomas 206,207 Sattler, Bryan 195 Sauceda Tony 207 Sauer, Chris 195 Savlin, Jill 128b Scalise Dominick 195 Scanlon Michael 128n Scarry, Michelle 87,128n 129 Schack Jonathan 120 Schaefer, Doug 204,205 Schafer, Jason 128f, 128k Schaller, Stephanie 87,116,145 Schambach, Twila 113 Schandler, Nick 128n Scharff, Rachel 74,128e Schaus, Annie 128h Schedler, Sarah 52,74,128k Scheidt Kristen 128e Schell Lisa 52,128c Schellinger, Kyle 52 Schellman Jennifer 52 Scheperle Elizabeth 74,128g 140 Scherbel Kelly 63,124 Scherder, Sarah 149 Scherfenberg, Jason 207 Schermbeck, Andrew 235 Schertzer, Tessa 63,128g Schirmer, Jerry 87,128l Schisler, Jeremiah 63,120 Schlanger, Kim 128e Schlegel Stephanie 229 Schlenk Eve 128l149 Schlichting Renee 52 Schlosser, Becky 63 Schmaltz, Sandy 74.128n Schmich, Bethany 87,128m, 133 Schmich, Steven 137 Schmidt Brent 87,128g Schmidt Catherine 87,109 Schmidt Daniel 128c Schmidt Elizabeth 52,128d Schmidt Jessica 52,128e Schmidt Stephanie 87,109 Schmidt Suzanne 196,197 Schmidt Tyler 128k, 128l157 Schmitt Christy 87, 124 Schmitt Sara 14, 87, 128f Schmitz, Angela 56, 87, 109,128h 160 Schmitz, Jason 56 Schmitz, Jill 128g Schmitz, Laura 161 Schneider, Beth 52, 149 Schneider, Blake 103 Schneider, Cathy 140 Schneider, Ed 192,193,197,235 Schneider, Merideth 128l Schnellbacher, Charlotte 63,128c,128e,128l,128o,157 Schnieders, David 128g Schnurbusch Steve 63,116 Schnure, Erin 128b Schoenekase Alexis 52 Schonhardt Anne 52 Schooler, Crystal 128g,128h Schoomaker, Sara 109 Schoonover, Dana 52 Schrader, Jack 212,217 Schrage Crystal 63,129 Schreiber, Angela 74,128p 2000 Academy Awards And the winner is... Best Picture: Gladiator Best Directing: Traffic Best Screenplay: Gladiator Best Actress: Julia Roberts in Erin Brockovich Best Actor: Russell Crowe in Gladiator Best Supporting Actress: Marcia Gay Harden in Pollock Best Supporting Actor: Benicio Del Tbro in Traffic Best Cinematography: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Best Original Song: Things Have Changed from Wonder Boys music and lyrics by Bob Dylan Best Visual Effects: Gladiator index 297 (Page 298) Schroeder, Kristy 217,224,228,229 Schroeder, Lisa 128a 128p, 140,181 Schuchard, Scott 52,157 Schuette, Paul 112 Schuhler, Angie 190 Schuller, Allison 137,223 Schulte, Alicia 52 Sdhulte, Cari l28h Schulte, Carolyn 87 Schulte, Daniel 112 Schulte, Jill 199 Schulte, Julie 87, 109 Schultz, Andy 128b, 128k Schultz, Jeff 128k Schulz, Rachel 110, 128l, 128n Schurwan, Dan 128k Schuster, Erin 74 128b, 128a 202 Schuster, Kari 149 Schutter, Dave 215 Schwada, Erin 229 Schwaller, Katie 112 Schwartz, Jennifer 133 Schwartz, Julie 120 Schwartz, Lori 88 Schwav, Tess 128c Schwegler, Heather 52,128e Scianna, Andrew 52,128n Scioneaux, Katie 88, 128a 128g, 128m, 128n, 141 Scott, Erin 128h Scott, Jennifer 74, 128j, 128p, 170 Scott, John 128k Scott, Matthew 157 Scott, Tim 128p Scott Tricia 63,128h,251 Scully, Lawrence 217,224,226,227 Sebastian, Matthew 52,149 Sebastiao, Jillian 88,109 Seek, Michelle 221 Seckuta Jolita 53,128j Sedore, Becky 180 See, Nathan 21,63,128e See, Tim 21 Seelig, Tara 63,129 Seeling, Sara 53,128f, 179 Segel-Moss, Adam 88,116 Seifert Melissa 88,128l 161 Seipa Michael 171 Sellens, Katie 197 Selzer, Biyan 63,128g Sepulveda, Kelly 53,157 SERVE Center 144 Severson, Adam 133 Sexton, Bill 206 Sexton, Laura 63,129 Shabel Rebecca 129 Shacklett Becky 53 Shadden, Jason 121 Shadensack, Erin 149 Shain, Maty 53 Shamsu, Shahid 88,128d 128J Shanks, Jody 197,235 Sharamitaro Jill 136 Shaughnessy, Mike 63,128o, 162 Shaver, Brianne 74116 Shaw, Golin 195 Shaw, Katie 133,264 Shaw, Leah 88,140 Shearer, Amanda 63,112,221 Shearer, Heidi 120,235 Shearman, Heather 74 Shedd Rachael 33, 53, 187 Shell Ray 63 Shelton, Greg 48 Shelton, Michael 154 Shelver, Kristen 63, 128o,157 Shepard John 88, 137 Sheppard Kate 128b Sherman, Leah 128h Sherrard Brooke 128h,128J Sherrill Lisa 63, 128f,128g, 258 Sherwood Graig 133 Sherwood John 53, 128p, 161 Shew, Justin 128d 189 Shi, Yao 128n Shin, Jason 128n Shinn, George 94 Shinn, Travis 63, 128n Shivelbine Elizabeth 88,128p Shodd Joe 103 Shotokan Karate 128p Shotwell Jason 197 Shoults, Rhiannon 154 Showgirls 6,24128pi 148 Shreve Ryan74128d 137 Shriver, Crystal 21,63,128d 145 Shriver, Melissa 88,128l,128p,139,149,152 Shumate Holly 137,195 Shumate Joel 195 Shupe Katie 109 Sides, Maria 88,128o Sidorski Curtis 53 Siedeldiscuss, Linda 93 Siegel Ashley 229 Siegwarth, Tia 53,112 Siemens, Lindsey74 207 Siemer, Beth 128e Siemer, Rob 91,128e Siewak, Chris 63,116 Siewert, Gregg 94 Sigma Alpha 128p, 170,171 Sigma Alpha Iota 128p Sigma Chi Delta 129 Sigma Delta Pi 21 Sigma Gamma Rho 115 Sigma Kappa 14 44106,129 Sigma Lambda Beta 115,129 Sigma Phi Epsilon 129,133 Sigma Sigma Sigma 101,133 Sigma Tau Gamma 101,137 Silea, Anne 53 Silvey, Morgan 53,256 Simmons, Abby 109,120 Simmons, Blake 128k Simpson, Brian 74,128g Simpson, Floyd 74,116,128l Simpson, Kelsey 63,149 Simpson, Marbree74,128l Sims, Karen 53, 133 Sims, Lindsay 128l Sineni, Anna 128b Sines, Reon 74, 161 Singleton, Karena 74, 128f, 234, 235 Sippely, Tina 74 Sirna, Jake 188 Sisson, Katie 128b Sistla, Vamsee 88,128j Sitton, Jaime 133 Sitze, Melissa 109, 128b Skinner, Joe 137 Skosky, Cathy 53,133 Sladek, Lauren 195 Slaten, Chris 53, 128g,128i Slater, Danielle 128n Sleater, Jessica 112, 165 Sloop, John 210, 211 Smailys, Julie 102, 126 Smiser, Pat 94, 128j Smith, Anna 190,208 Smith, Anthony 128c, 128j Smith, Ashley 53, 128f, 157 Smith, B.J. 128e Smith, Ben 200 Smith, Betsy 42 Smith, Betty Sue 94 Smith, Dana 268 Smith, Derek 128n Smith, Diana 162,166,265 Smith, Erin 63,140 Smith, Erin E 42,48.49 Smith, Franita 31,74,112 Smith, Jackie 128h, 231 Smith, John 128n Smith, Kalynda 88,128f Smith, Karen 124 Smith, Katie 129 Smith, Leo 195 Smith, Melissa 90 Smith, Melody 257 Smith, Pete 137 Smith, Randall 94 Smith, Rebecca 53,128d Smith, Richard 128l Smith, Sarah 53 Smith, Scott 195,215 Smith, Shane 128o Smith, Shannon 149 Smith, Toni 53,128h Smith, Travis 128k Smith, Vanessa 207 Smith, Vanessa N. 88 Smithson, Andrew 53,128l Smolinski, Bill 202 Smout, Fadzai 53,166 Smyth, Alisha 197,235 Snobl Andrea 128n Snodgrass, Jesse 128c Snodgrass, Ted 197,235 Snyder, Beth 88,161 Soaib, Kat 137 Sobaski Wendi 210,211,217 soccer 201 soccer, men's 189 soccer, women's 184,185,191,208 Society of Prim Roses 15,137 Soderberg, Gretchen 74,120,128k,128o,256 Soderholm, Ali 63,129 51 softball 224,225,228 Sokolowski Jeffrey 116 Sollars, Dustin 152 Sollars, Kristin 145 Sommer, Stephanie 53,129 Sonderman, Kristen 74,129 Sonib, Kat 88 Southard, Amanda 88 Southland, Amanda 128p Spader, Jon 53 Spader, Sarah 187 Spann, Emily 74 Sparks, Autumn 128i Sparks, Byron 88 Sparks, Jason 217,227 Spegel Melinie 128o Spellman, Derek 128d 149 Spence, Tisha 53,128f, 157 Spencer, Matt 53,128d Spencer, Tom 137 Speropoulos, Aaron 195 Spiegel Melanie 128o Spiker, Tony 215 Spotser, Allison 53, 129 St. John, Sarah 5a 128e, 234 Stacy, Katherine 63.129,160 Staggers, Alexia 128f Stalling, Heather 74,116,128l Stamm, Brian 116,128d Stangler, McKay 27 Stanky, Jennifer 74,120,128i Stanley, Kristen 63,128c, 152 Stanky, Sarah 56 Stanton, Mary 53,128l Staponski Candra 53 Stark, Nathan 88.128d 128g Starnes, Stephanie 88,128l145,149 Statzer, April 128e Staub Eric 88 Stayton, Isaac 88,128m, 134,157 Stegman, Barbara 88 Stegen, Jon 13,132,140.155 Steibel Julie 128h Steinberg, Mat 195 298 index (Page 299) Steiner, Matt 116 Steinkamp, Krista 88,128b Steinman, Stephanie 128o Steinmetz, Kelly 53,128e Steinnan, Stephanie 128o Stephens, Brooke 190 Stephens, Jessica 17.128a,136 Stephey, Adam 53,128e Sterrett Ann 53,128h Sterup Kyle 218 Stevens, Karen 88 Stewart Ben 13 Stewart Eric 129,195 Stewart Jennie 133 Stewart John 94 Stewart Ryan 13,53 Stidham Kelly 74 Stiegemeyer, Jennifer 53,128c,128k Stilley, Adam 29 Stirnemann Paula 74,120 Stock, Michelle 120 Stock, Paul 88,120,172 Stoev, Borislav 128b Stokes, Curt 74,161 Stokes, Robert 68 Stone Brett 133 Slone, Erica 120 Stone Jen 63,128n Stone Siobhan 140 Stone William 63 Storms, Katie 53,129 Story, Benjamin 74,128f,128k,128l Story, Jane 94 Stoverink, Katie 63, 109, 140 Strahle Julie 63, 128h, 128k, 139 Strange Lauren 63 Stranghoener, Karen 109 Streb Ali 231 Stroker, Lindsay 133 Strickland, Grant 215 Strickland, Jennifer 207 Strobel Kate 88.128b 128k, 141,176, 178 Strohmayer, Chris 88,137 Strohschaa Ben 129 Strom Alaina 124 Struble Vincent 218 Strull Sarah 124,264 Struss, Brian 88,128g Stuart Jennifer 74 Stubbs, Philip 197 Stuck, Marianne 53,207 Stucker, Kevin 88,128n Student Activities Board 14,21,23,42,49,99,132,140,155,168,172 Student Ambassadors 140,145 Student Council for Exceptional Children 125,145 Student Missouri State Teachers Association 108145 Student Senate 149,154,155 Students Together Educating Peers 42 Sturm Megan 88.120 Styles, Kevin 94 Sublette, Werner 94 Sucher, Kathryn 19.33,53,128h Sudo, Kanako 88,128j Suellentrop, Jackie 53,124 Sullivan Ryan 195 Sullivan Thomas 128k Sumner, Jaime 53,128p Sung. Jane 94 Suppasansathorn Angela 53,128d, 128o Sutton Samantha 74 Svitak, Jennifer 149 Svoboda, Katie 88,128b 128k Swain Jennifer 128p Swain Sarah 74,128c Swan Ryan 189 Swan Shelly 88,128e Swanson Steve 74 Swartz, Fran 88,206,207 Sweeney, Shelby 94 Swenson Cari 74,128m 195 Swenson Sara 30,63,128e Swenson Sara L14 Swenson Stacey 88,128e Swickhamer, Matthew 128p swim team men's 218 Sydorenko, Tanya 53,109,128j, 157 Sylvara, Karen 62 Szczepanik, Valerie 128h Szczuka, Emily 128g Szkubiel, Heather 53 Szkubiel, Ruth63 T Tabary, Audrey 74,128j Taboada, Sofia 74,128c, 128n Tacheva, Antoaneta 54 Tague, Becky 53 Takabatake, Sachiho 88,128j Tarpein, Lori 53 Tarpoff, John 207 Tarquinio, Laura 53 Tatchenkova, Xenia 88 Tau Kappa Epsilon 149,162 Tau Lambda Sigma 136,149,152,153 Taucher, Amanda 120 Taylor, Alicia 53 Taylor, Carmen 88,164 Taylor, Kenya 53 Taylor, Kip 65,128e Taylor, Niki l90 Taylor, Robert 197,235 Taylor, Robin l32 Tebo Casey 105 Tempel, Kim 132,140 2001 Golden Globe Winners Best Picture-Drama "Gladiator" Best Picture-Musical or Comedy "Almost Famous" Actor in leading role-Drama Tom Hanks in "Cast Away" Actor in leading role-Musical or Comedy George Clooney in "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" Actress in leading role-Drama Julia Roberts in "Erin Brokovich" Actress in leading role-Musical or Comedy Renees Zellweger in "Nurse Betty" Actor in supporting role Benicio Del Toro in "Traffic" Actress in supporting role Kate Hudson in "Almost Famous" Director Ang Lee for "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" Screenplay "Traffic" by Stephen Gaghan Television Series-Drama "The West Wing" Television Series-Musical or Comedy "Sex and the City" Actor in leading role-Drama Martin Sheen in "The West Wing" Actor in leading role-Musical or Comedy Kelsey Grammer in "Frasier" Actress in leading role-Drama Sela Ward in "Once and Again" Actress in leading role-Muscial or Comedy Sarah Jessica Parker in "Sex and the City index 299 (Page 300) Reflections 2000 Hair Nails TaNNiNG EAR PIERCING Our Stylists: Charlene, Dora, Jacki, Jodi, Candi, Richelle and Debbie Close to Campus! 304 S. Franklin Suite 500 Phone: (660) 665-7475 KAREN SYLVARA, D.O. FAMILY MEDICINE GYNECOLOGY PEDIATRICS 815 W. 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Contact the Financial Aid Office (660) 785-4130 McClain Hall 103 index 301 (Page 302) Templeton, Heidi 94, 262 Tenbrink, Sandy 88, 128f tennis 223 Teske, Nora 65,124 Tesmer, Jennifer 65, 128g 197, 235, 237 Teson, Brian 218 Thalin, Keagqn 211 Thayer, Damon 53,128n Thea Corey 62 Theodore, Brook 65,128p Theriault Scott 227 Thomas, Bertha 30 Thomas, Bridget 51 Thomas, Julie 128U 129 Thomas, Julie E 74 Thomas, Julie K 74 Thomas, Laura 53 Thomas, Suzanne 89, 128e, 128j, 157 Thompson Charity 65, 128b, 128c Thompson Clint 195 Thompson Daniel 53 Thompson Gina 128b Thompson Greg 128d Thomure, Danielle 133 Thomure, Tara 232 Thorpe, Nicole 190 Thumure, Tara 233 Thurman, Tessa 211 Thwing, Nathan 64 Tice, Stephanie 128h, 231 Tichenor, James 94 Tiemann, Stephanie 53,157 Tierney, Maureen 65 Tiller, Tiffany 53,112 Tillman Crystal 89,112 Timme, Michelle 137 Titus, Kimberly 94 Tocco, Teresa 53,120,128l Toenjes, Cheryl 137 Toigo, Alan 53,128h, 128i Tonkel, Kirk 203 Toole Stephanie 53,128c Toomey, Zac 195 Trace Fredrick 128n track, men's 97 track, outdoor 236 Tracy, Carolyn 128c Trauemicht Molly 91 Traughber, Bryan 89, 101, 128d, 137 Trautwein, Luke 65, 128j Tremont, Brian 116 Triathlon Club 159 Trier, Jenn 74, 128h, 128j, 139 Trottand, David 170 Trout, Amanda 89 True Men 9, 146, 147, 152 Truesdale Jennifer 161, 269 Truesdell Christy 89, 128i, 128l, 128m, 140, 145 Truman Libertarians 175,176 Trump, Laura 89 TruNews 139,152 Trupiano, David 116 Truschinger, Brian 74,128d,128m Trutwin, Daniel 74, 128e Tsoubanos, Christian 128n Tucker, Amanda 128b Tucker, Emily 128b, 137 Tung, Mei 128f, 128j Turco, Nick 202 Turk, Jason 128d, 128i, 140 Turnbull, Emily 211 Turner, Brandy 74, 128b Turner, Steve 137 Tushaus, Craig 23 Tweedy, Erin 211 Twenter, Shelby 124 U Ukyah, Yanki 169 Ulmer, Kurt 89 Ultimate Frisbee 202, 203 Unger, Julie 128 Unique Ensemble 157 University Swingers 24,157 Unnerstal, Andy 198 Unsell, Tyler 165 Upadhyaya, Prakash 55 Urban, Amy 137 Useted, Tom 36, 65, 128f Ussary, Josh 132, 140 Uttervack, Jake 128p V Vahldieck, Carrie 128h Valen Quinn Melody 128i Valen Quinn Melody 128i Valencia Juan Carlos 21 Valenti Sam 89, 109, 157 Vallely, Mike 27 Van Fleet Laura 120 Van Maaren Joel 195 Van Tuyl Erika 128g VanBecalaere, Robert 219 VanBecelaere, Bobby 128e VanBecelaere, Robert 218 Vanee, Nick 55, 133 Vandegriffe, Lisa 129 Vanderhoof, Bryan 74, 156 Vanderhoof, Winston 94, 140 Vandivort Jessica 112, 128f VanDusen Jenny 128c VanDyke III, Jim 116 VanHouten Jennifer 128n VanNoord, Ben 204 205 Vanost Melissa 65, 128b Varney, Lara 27, 120, 129 Vazquez, Nicole 55, 152 Vazzana, Dana 94 Veile, Eric 89, 128f, 128g Veit, Candace 129 Veit, Tamara 62, 120 Veitch, Becky 120 Vendl Marci 128e, 128g Venture Crew 157 Venturella, Mark 55, 137 Verby, Doug 133 Vezzoli Michelle 128e Vick, Natlie 55 Viefhaus, Vicki 229 Vigil Ricky 189 Vinck, Kristin 74 Voelkerding Josh 128n Vogeler, Dominique 65 Vogt, Jen 89, 128l, 221 volleyball 185, 186, 201 Volmert Dawn 89, 112 Von Engeln Melody 128b VonGruben Kristen 89, 109 Voorhies, Jessica 112 Vorhies, Erin 48, 204 Voss, Joseph 65, 137 W Wachter, Grace 55, 229 Wade Eric 213 Wade Paul 89, 128g Waggoner, Jason 65, 128d Wagner, Darin 89, 109 Wagner, Nolyn 215 Wagner, Ryan 205 Wahab Waseem 55, 128j Walczewski Luke 195 Walczewski Matt 74 128d Walkenbach, Sara 112 Walker, Angela 221 Walker, Courtney 128p, 133 Walker, Kamiah 30 Walker, Megan 124 Walkiewicz, Ryan 149 Wallace Jennifer 55, 128p Wallner, Tim 74, 125, 161 Walstrom, Kristin 55, 128e, 149, 154, 157 Walt Disney World College Program 161 Walter, Amie 89, 128p Walter, Justin 195 Wdler, Russell 128o Walters, Brian 227 Walters, James 55, 128e, 128i Walters, Jill 128h Walters, Richard 94 Walz, Katy 128b, 130 Wammack, Michelle 62, 120 Wang Christopher 55, 128b Wang Juan 91 Wad, Kristen 65, 133 Ward, Lucas 65, 128e Wardell Mike 204, 205, 224 Ware John 185,195,201 Wargin Kristen 65,124 Waner, Becca 129 Waner, Jocelyn 65,129 Waner, Mario 55,157 Warren-Grioe, April 64 91,128l, 157, 211 Watawa, Zachary 74 Watson, Denise 94 Watson, Jennifer 65, 128g 128p Watson, Kim 65, 161 Watts, Chris 133 Wayant Beth 89, 129 Wear, Dodi 74, 128p, 170 Weatherford, Whitney 137 Weaver, John 213 Webb Allison 74, 128p Webb Callista 74, 120 Webb Damon 128o Webb Heather 55, 124, 128b, 128c Webb Joe lOO, 101, 128d, 128j, 129 Webb Lauren 231, 271 Webb Valery 65 Webbel Corey 128d Webber, Eileen 74, 128i Webber, Matthew 89, 125 Webel Corey 75, 128e, 152 Weber, AJ. 195 Weber, Anna 169, 268 Weber, Katie 128b Weber, Lisa 152 Weber, Stephanie 89, 161 Webster, Brity 112 Weckback, Dave 55, 129 Wedick, Rebekah 187 Weekley, Ayana 75, 128b Weekley, JoAnn 94 Weeks, Tara 75, 95, 128j, 128p Weerts, Richard 94 Wegner, Karla 55 Weidauer, Kurt 235 Weidemueller, Cass 128n Weidhaas, Emily 128b Weidinger, Karrisa 128i Weidner, Mark 94 Weiersmueller, Laura 137 Weil Denny 128n Weiland, Jenni 223 Weisbrook, Naomi 65, 128e Weishuhn, Devin 24 75, 128c, 128e, 140,157 Weisz, Kerry 128b, 128n Weite, Nick 195 Welch, Lauren 128b Welch, Sarah 65, 109 302 index (Page 303) Welchert, Nick 65,128h. 157,207 Wells, Carrie 128o Wells, Daniel 112 Wells, Waren 94 Welsch, Liz 223 Welsch, Tia 203 Wendleton, Lindsey 55.128p, 157 Wendling, Erin 55 Werner, Paul 65,149,162 Wert, Victoria 161 Wesley House 161 Wesley, Travis 55 West, Adrienne 128c West, Kimberly 89,128g West, Nick 55,195 West, Sally 94 Westby, Eric 116 Westensee, Jay 218 Westermeier, Shannon 161 Westfall Rachel 128e Westhoff, Annie 210,211 Westhoff, Rachel 128o Westmeyer, David 201 Wheeler. Brenda 94 Wheeler, Dixie 89,128i Wheeler, Gordon 55,128f Wheeler, Lyndsay 89,128b, 189 Wherry, Amanda 75 Whitcomb, Sara 128b White, Amanda 75, 128f, 128l128m White, Corene 55, 128p White David 55, 137 White Derek 144, 152 White Doug 42, 161 White Joel 65, 82, 128e White Leslie 75, 128b White Melissa 65, 120 White Nolan 75, 128d, 149, 235,236 Whiteside Kevin 137 Whitley, Jonathan 128i Whitten, Angela 128b Widaman David 128d Widitz, Kathy 24,65,128d 128h, 276 Wiebenga David 189 Wiechert Meg 149 Wieman Beth 190 Wenke Ann 89,128b Wenke Sarah 89 Wese Megan 55,124 West Michelle 128m Wilbers, Scott 137 Wilder, Lavette 55,128l128a 154 Wiles, Elissa 68 Wiley, Tisha 65 Wlhelml Elizabeth 55,128h Wlhusen Steve 89, 128d, 128k, 189 Wilkens, Anna 55, 128c, 207 Wilkerson Andie 89, 128b Wilkey, Phillip 215 Wille Erica 128l Willenberg Kristi 196, 197 Wilhite Kari 128f Williams, Aesha 75, 128f Williams, Alicia 89 Williams, Chad 75, 128J, 128n Williams, Hayley 133 Williams, Jessica 55,128h Wiliams, Jocelyn 128g Wiliams, Jori 128b Wiliams, Matthew A 128e Williams, Megan 234,235 Wiliams, Orlando 31 Williams, Shabaka 55,128a 128p, 157 Wiliams, Steve 128n Williams. Tanner 75,128m, 140,149 Wiliams, Tori 65 Wlliamsen Christie 89,128m 161,221 Willis, Jason 235 Willman Luke 89,112,118,119,128k Willrich, Jake 195 Wills, Sara 129 Wilson Libby 128d 128j Wilmes, Todd 128p Wilmotte Brad 128d Wilsman Amanda 75,128g Wilson Allyson 12,106,129,140,145 Wilson Amy 75,128l128m Wilson Andrew 128n Wilson Ben 195 Wilson Courtnie 65,128f Wilson Jamie 133 Wilson Kelly 124 Wilson Kendra 65,128l Wilson Matt 55 Wilson Nicole 128l157 Wlson Shawn 227 Wilson Steve 195 Wilson Travis 128d Wiltsch, Susan 128c Wimbfey, Monica 112 Winans, Kim 124 Winbush, Yvonne 164 Windels, Ginny 75,128h, 130,273 Windfall 138,139 Wine Matt 226,227 Winkleman Jessica 65,120 Winslow H, David 195 Wirick, Jason 55 Wirtel Chris 128k Wise Shannon 75,120,161 Wittman Julie 231 Wlosok, Pavel 150 Woehlk, Heinz 94 Wohlschlaeger, Micheal 129 Wolf, Jamie 227 Wolf, Tim 65,140,149 Wolfe John 128c Wolfe Stephen 128c Wolff, Jennifer 128h Wolff, Thomas 128d, 132,140 Womack, Mike 128o Women's Resource Center 130,142.143, 161 Wonderly, Breanna 229 Wong, So-wan 75 Wood, Ashlea 211 Wood Melinda 256 Wood Melissa 89,128b Wood Rusty 195 Woodin, Beth 89,128e Woods, Carli 120 Woods, Caroline 89 Woods, Heather 128b Woods, Lori 55 Woodward John 55 Wotawa, Zack 149 Wray, Donald 160 Wriedt, Carolyn 94 Wright Angela75,128e Wight Dominick 195 Wright Eric 65,128e Wright Hilary 65,157 Wright Jen 229 Wright Matt 116 Wright Shannon 89,120,124 Wright Stacy 10,75 Wrighlam Jennifer 89 Wu, Allen 128b, 129 Wurm Justin 65,137 Wyatt Amanda 75,128a 139 Y Yager, Linda 94 Yahampath, Kanchana 89,128j Yalamanchili Vijay 75,128d Yamada, Mayumi 75 Yamnitz, Sonya 197,235,236 Yancey, Sarah 65,128k, 139 Yang, Zhen 91,128f Yankow, Mia 23,124,231 Yates, Cari 75 Yates, Katie 133 Yazawa, Rina 75,128j Yehyawi Tameen 195 Yemm, Drew 218 Yocum Wayne 128d 128f, 149 Yoell Katie 89,128a 152,161 York, Kelly 65,207 York, Maryann 65 York, Teresa 94 Young, Beth 132 Young, Diana 221 Young, Elizabeth 89 Young, Jessica 197,235 Young, Mike 156 Young, Sarah 65,118,128k Youngberg, Abby 128h 134 Youngdahl Carla 65,128p Youngwirth, Annie 65,109,157 Yowell Delaine 112 Yu, Jennifer 89,128n Yu, Jie Jun 89,128f Z Zangerr, Anne 112,128i Zahner, Peggy 128e Zak, Rebecca 55 Zehr, Janelle 185,186,187,201 Zeiter, Adrienne 55,161 Zeller, Jenna 65,128m Zeng, Yihong 65,128f, 128j Zeta Phi Beta 164 Zhang, Bin 91,128f Zidon Leah 197 Ziebold Nathan 133 Ziegler, Mary 89,128l128p, 157.274, 275 Ziembiec, Lisa 128g Zillner, Josh 195 Zimmermann Beth 55,128i Zipf. T.J. 128l199 Zivnuska Natalie 65,120 Zung, Michael 116,189 Zurovsky, Jenifer 65,129 Zych, Crystal 55,129 Where did my money go? Beer: 24 cans of Budweiser-$13.77 Bread: Wonderbread-$l.l8 Compact Disc: Human Clay, Creed-$I4.88 2001 Car: Chevy Malibu $20,000 Cigarettes: Marlboro-$3.11 Pizza: Large one topping Pizza Hut pizza-$12.25 DVD: Saving Private Ryan-$19.44 Gas: One gallon-$1.43 Jeans: Men's Silvertab-$34.99 Magazine: Cosmopolitan-$3.50 Milk: One gallon of 2% Prarie Farms-32,56 Movie Rental: New release-$3.49 Text Book: Comm 150 (Speech) new textbook-$50.00 Truman Sweatshirt: 39.98 from Truman Bookstore Hard Liquor: 25.4 fl oz. of Jack Daniels-$14.97 index 303 (Page 304) One Last Memo... To: Editors and Staff From: Colleen Rat castration, gynecologist visits, geography lessons about Peru, Echo dinners, and airplane rides just begin the memories created by the Echo team I write this letter being afraid to finish it because once the last word is written it seems like so much will be over. The staff page is always the last page to be designed; the letter is the last words written. Once I have written that final word, what will I do without my faithful staff? Where will I spend hour upon hour? I have gained so much from the room in the basement of the SUB. I have made some of my best friends ever, improved editing and designing skills, practiced standing up for myself, and learned patience and humiliation The Echo was an excellent chapter in my life and the beginning of the rest of my stray and yours. I know we will each go on in life and do wonderful things. We will serve, heal, teach, learn edit, sell design sing.... We will make the University proud to say we attended school at Kirkville, as well as we will make our family and friends proud because we insist on being ourselves. Each step we take in the future has been forever altered because of the moments spent laughing, stressing, studying, and gossiping with members of the Echo team I can't express in words how much I appreciate what you, my staff, have given me. You have made me proud to sign my name on the final envelope and send the book off to be published. Because of your devotion and creativity I look forward to seeing the published account of the University for 2001 and wait patiently for the announcement of Pacemaker winners. My life is better because I knew you, each of you Looking back, I have no regrets. I hope you share that same sentiment with me Together we were enriched by conversation-even the arguments and the jokes. Together we exprienced life. We endured deadlines, classes, and an office that was not temperature controlled. We evolved. We lived it, now... Front Row: Colleen Brow, Tom Palmier. Second Row. Nicole Kellogg, Erin Machens, Brandi Moeller, Ginny Windels, Brandi Brown Megan Delaney, Jen Cribb; and Jenn Altis. Back Row: Jessica Lowe, Kate Strobel, Carrie Kallal Earl McLaurm, Jo Ann Croghan Jen Main Stephanie Creed, Tricia Scott 304 staff page (Page 305) Seniors Megan Delaney and Colleen Brown play a video game at the ESPN Zone in Washington D.C. The fall conference was held in W.D.C Kate "Your being a bitch." Megan: "No, we're bonding." Quote Kate Strobel and Megan Delaney Senior Tina Patel tries junior Jo Ann Cfoghan's fried ice cream, while junior Ginny Windels waits to make sure it tastes all right The Echo dinner party ended up outside after the apartment became smoke filled "What did the t-shirt say? 'You did it, Now get it'?' (in reference to You did it, Now Remember it) Quote Ginny Windels Junior Tom Palmier takes a break from working on a spread in the Echo office The office served as place to do yearbook work, study and catch up on meals. "Well it's Newton's Law. Anything that can go wrong, will. If you drop a pizza, it's always gonna land cheese-down" Quote Tom Palmier Left Sophomore Jen Main works to bring order to the Qiganization section Part of Main's job was to write story requests and keep the calender updated informing the office of what organizations were doing. Below Members of the Echo staff bond during the staff Christmas party. Along with eating and making homemade pizza, the staff also made deoorations, strung popcorn and iced cookies for their Christmas celebration Left Seniors Jen Cribb and Kate Strobel and sophomores Angie Gain and Tricia Scott entertain the office during an Echo work night The Edo work night was made up of as much laughing and goofing off as productive work Above Senior Golleen Brown and junior Tom Palmier enjoy the reigns as 2000-2001 Echo Queen and King. Brown and Palmier were crowned at the Echo banquet which was held at Thousand Hills Dining Lodge staff page 305 (Page 306) Senior Megan Delaney opens a gift at the Christmas party. One part of the gift was the sombraro freshman Jessica Lowe got at Chevy's during the staff retreat. "I wish I could say that I was an Alaska native, but I have to say I am white" Quote Megan Delaney Junior Jo Ann Croghan and seniors Carrie Kallal and Tina Patel share a Brain Eraser at Dukum for Goghan's 21st birthday. Croghan started nine drinks, and finished most of them during her birthday celebration "Oh my god! During ecology class I had the urge to strip in front of my whole class ... and that was when I was sober!"Quote Jo Ann Croghan Santa (freshman Jessica Lowe) distributes Christmas gif ts during the Echo Christmas party, while senior Tina Patel helps by playing Santa's elf. "I am not big on facial hair... not on men and not on myself (while dressed up as Santa)Quote Jessica Lowe You Lived It, Now Remember It Echo 2001 Staff Editor in chief Colleen Brown Assistant Editor Megan Delaney editorial assistant Earl McLaurin Academics/Student Life Erin Machens-editor Nicole Kellogg Advertising Ginny Windels-editor Angie Gain Copy Jen Cribb-editor Beth Rozier-assistant editor Julie Whitman Features Kate Strobel-editor Jessica Lowe, Andy Ashbaugh, Carey Michenfelder, Chelsea Ilten Sports Tom Palmier-editor Brandi Moeller Organizations Jo Ann Croghan-editor Jen Main-assistant editor Brandi Brown, Jessica Lowe, Liz Myer,Terri Patterson People Stephanie Brenneke-editor fall semester Tricia Scott-editor spring semester Jenn Altis, Stephanie Creed, Carrie Kallal Photography Elizabeth Hoppis-editor Tina Patel-assistant editor Ally Mizulski,Beth Shannon, Julia Karll, Hannah Karll, Ryan Ruffatti Advisers David Fortney-fall semester Steven Chappell-spring semester Yearbook Consultants Kate Brown, Jeremy Early Above Freshman Brandi Moeller and Sophomore Erin Machens play in the snow while taking a break from an Echo worknight Snow fights were a regular part of relieving stress for Echo members. 306 staff page (Page 307) Below: Sophomore Angie Gain, sophomore Tricia Soott. junior Tom Palmier, and sophomore Jen Main help gpt rid of the pizza Eating was a favorite pasttime at Echo events, including the weekly meeting snack. Food was just another motivation for work well done Senior Colleen Brown and sophomore Erin Machens deoorate cookies at the Echo Christmas party. The staff decorated ornaments and cookies at the party. "I am just an editor. I don't know anything."Erin Machens Quote Above Sophomore Terri Patterson partakes in the pizza at an Echo worknight Worknights were often used far Echo bonding as well as finishing spreads for deadlines. Left Sophomores Elizabeth Hoppis and Beth Rozier work during office hours. Editors were required to do eight office hours a week, minimum Often editor positions could turn into a 20 to 30 hour a week job. Freshman Jessica lowe, senior Mi^an Delarxy, and junior Jo Ann Croghan visit the Empire State Building in New York Qty whileat thespring media conferenoe. "I can't handle this!! I fed like a celebrity with a really crappy fan club" (while Jessica and Jo Ann sung the Meghin Delaney song on the plane).Megan Delaney Quote Junior Jo Ann Croghan tries tocope with thecoldfiho offbe which was not temperature controlled. "I hate using latrines. Im afraid of a bug flying up my butt at inappropriate times... Really there's no appropriate time."Jo Ann Croghan Quote staff page 307 (Page 308) Biology students dissect a fetal pig during their final lab of the semester. Over 150 fetal pigs were dissected by students in Biology and Introductory Biology II in Spring 2001. (photo by Elizabeth Hoppis) Everything happened for a reason, or so we were told Maybe everything we hoped for hadn't exactly worked out like we planned The "A" we wanted in that ecology course, the option to study abroad in-Costa Rica of Australia or getting the lead role in a play just didn't come through. Maybe everything we fought for also fell short, such as our opposition to the W-Policy that later was passed or our endless struggle with faculty and student parking. Through it all, we tried to remember that everything happened for a reason Without the battles, without the struggles and without the options, we wouldn't have had opportunities to change. Without the tragedies, natural disasters and daring to question our government, we wouldn't have been able to move forward and to team from our mistakes. Without the bad it would have been much harder to appreciate the good 308 closing (Page 309) As We Know It The University environment that we are familiar with is created by marks students make through academic and extracurricular activities The Echo was our chance to leave our mark in 2001. We played a significant role in the evolution of the University and the history that bound us together with the graduating classes of 1926,1943 and 1978. Like these years, our years of academic strides, athletic ambition and community involvement could be found in the Echo. Despite the various name changes from Northeast Missouri State Teacher's College in 1919 to Northeast Missouri State College in 1968 to the existing Truman State University, we had essentially passed through this University earning degrees, gaining master's and heading out into the work force-together. From the class of 1901 to the class of 2001 we made this University happen; we put it on the map by accepting its challenges and succeeding. The Gamblers Marching Band performs at a home football game. The 150-member band performed at all six home football games in 2000. (photo by Ally Mizulski) Junior Josh Mareschal plays pinball in Take Five Game Room. The game room had five pool tables, a foosball table, two pinball machines, a basketball throw game and 12 arcade games, (photo by Elizabeth Hoppis) closing 309 (Page 310) Graduates wait for their names to be called, to receive their diplomas during the May Graduation Ceremony. University students had the option of graduating in the May, August or December, (photo by Colleen Brown) With another year under our belt, we had every right to feel a great sense of accomplishment The days of requiring all students to know and sing the school song "Of Missou and Ol' Missouri" were long gone and so were the days of even knowing we had a school song. We concentrated oh making, our own music Our song was heard and we made a difference through out participation in "The Vagina Monologues" and in the miles we walked to fight hunger in the CROP Walk. We were challenged by our peers, professors administration and community members alike. Those we met altered our beliefs, making us doubt our prior stereotypes and the culture we had Senior Don Cummings wrestles his opponent from University of Wisconsin-Parkside at the Bulldog Duals. Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville won the tournament (photo by Hannah Karll) 310 closing (Page 311) Winston, senior Luke Bealor's bulldog, helps promote school spirit among Phi Kappa Theta members. Winston lived in Kirksville with Bealor while Bealor attended school at the University. The University's mascot was also the bulldog, (photo by Norm Dalager) grown up in. It was good for us. We shared pieces of ourselves with others, and the Echo preserved those pieces to be shared for years to come. One hundred years ago, when the campus consisted of one dorm and a few buildings, no one could have predicted the impact that students would have on this small northeastern Missouri school. If everything happened for a reason, then without a doubt, we were the reason the University made it to this point and the reason it would continue to change lives in the future. The 2001 Echo marked the anniversary of something larger than ourselves. It was not just a picture book-- it served as a capsule of how much the University had evolved because of us. Changes around campus continue to help make Truman a better school. Continuous Change closing 311 (Page 312) Printing: Volume 100 of the Truman State Univeristy Echo was printed by Walsworth Publishing Company of Marceline MO. The press run of 3,000 copies was printed on 80-pound monarch gloss paper. Production: The 2001 Echo was produced using two IBM Personal Computer 350's, two IBM Personal Computer 300 GL's and a Hewlett Packard Laser Jet 6MP. The 328 pages were submitted using Adobe PageMaker6.5, Microsoft Word 2000, Adobe Photoshop 5.5, and Walsworth Page Enhancements. Endsheets: The endsheets were printed on 90 pound white endleaf paper, designed by the Echo staff. Cover: The cover is rich matte bright white with graining GR-29 Leather. The silk screen is Glossy Clear (CLR), Black (700) and Purple (901). The cover is both embossed and debossed The cover was designed by Jason Welch from Walsworth Publishing Company. Pictures: Portraits and group pictures were taken and printed by Lifetouch National School Studios Inc All other photographs were taken by Echo and Index photography staffs, the Truman State University Public Relations Office or were submitted. Advertising: All advertising was sold by members of the Echo staff. Advertisements were prepared and submitted camera-ready. Text: Body copy was 12-point AWPGGoodName. Cutlines were 10-point AWPGGoodName Bold Various other AWPC fonts were used in headlines and subheadlines. All copy for the Echo was written by members of the Echo staff and contributing writers. Copyright: The Echo is a copyrighted publication No part may be reproduced without prior written consent of the Echo staff. Inquiries: All inquiries regarding this publication may be addressed to the Echo yearbook, Truman State University, Student Union Building Media Center, Kirksville, MO 63501, by railing (660) 785- 4450 or by email at echo_yearbook@hotmail.com Check us out at http://echo.truman.edu/. Move-in Day Every Day Graduation Day colophon 312 colophon (Page 313) (Page 314) (Page 315) (Back Cover)