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Perceptions and Realities

Echo 2000

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Perceptions and Realities

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Perceptions and Realities

John R Kirk Memorial

Echo 2000

Truman State University 
Volume 99 
Enrollment: 5,782 
June 1999-May 2000 
http://www2.tnrnian.edu/echo 
Copyright 2000

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Organizations banned together for the parade competition during I Homecoming 1999.  Beta 
Theta Pi and Alpha Sigma Gamma won first place in the float competition theme for 
Homecoming was "Imagine" (photo by Ashleigh Starke)

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Senior Ramon Christopher takes a step back from opponents before making his move toward 
the goal.  The football team finished the 1999 season with a record of 4-7. (photo by Mike 
Jorgenson)

Life is an ongoing series of perceptions and reality. Many times we believe that we know the 
final answer, only to learn that what we accepted as absolute fact just a moment before just 
another perception clouding the truth. All of us have found ourselves questioning ideas and 
beliefs that we once held as definite truths. When we reached a certain age, we began to 
wonder about the phenomenon of Santa Clause. How could there really be a man that knew 
what each child wanted and where each child lived? How did he cover the entire world in one 
night by riding in a sleigh pulled by reindeer? Once we learned that Santa Clause was merely a 
legend, we wondered how we ever could have thought he was real. We came to learn that the 
Easter Bunny and the tooth fairy were only legend as well. Yet that did not stop us from blindly 
accepting perceptions as reality in the future. We believed there were ghosts under our beds 
and that our imaginary friends spoke to us. When we started school, we were sure that the fifth 
graders were very old and wise. We thought that they were huge and that they knew 
everything. When we became fifth graders, we did not feel that we were bog, old or wise, but 
we figured that the eighth graders possessed those qualities. We thought that the way our 
families and schools functioned was obviously the correct way. No matter what time our 
families ate dinner, which

President Jack Magruder speaks before a group of people during the renaming ceremony of 
Magruder Hall on Oct. 30.  Before becoming president, Magruder was the Science Division Head 
for the University. (photo by Elizabeth Hoppis).

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Sophomore Matt Byers attempts to kick a goal past his opponent. The men's soccer team made 
the NCAA Division II playoffs and lost in the first round to IU/PU-Fort Wayne, 3-2, in overtime, 
(photo by Tyson Meyer)

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The Urge came to Truman State University State University on Sept. 17 and performed for over 
2,000 students in Pershing Arena.  The event was sponsored by the Student Activity Board. 
(photo by Tyson Meyer)

parent drove or which TV shows we watched, we thought that our families were normal and and 
that other families that did things differently were weird. Only later would we realize that there 
was no such thing as a normal family and that maybe ours were the ones that did things 
differently. We were sure that we would grow up to be princesses, astronauts and professional 
football players. Later very few of us would still be considering those professions. We thought 
that being popular and having the right lunch box were of utmost importance. One day we 
realized that those things just did not matters We thought that the kids who liked to play the 
same games as us at recess were our best Tyson Meyer) friends and always would be. Later we 
found out that we were right about some of those kids, but others we would drift away from 
and eventually forget about. We did not know what to expect from our high school years, but 
we were scared that we were expected to grow up for good. We found that the homework was 
a little harder and our time was stretched over new activities, friends and jobs, but we still got 
to play just as hard as ever. In high school, we thought that we finally knew everything. We

Perceptions and Realities

The Red Barn Art Fair was held at the Kirksville downtown square during Family Day 1999. 
several parents and students took time to enjoy the festivities. (photo by Kim Pederson)

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Truman State University students sign a memorial for the Gum Tree that was left destroyed in 
October 1999. Many explanations were given for the destruction of the tree, but in the end 
culprits remained unnamed and the mystery was left unanswered.
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The annual Holiday Lights is held during December 1999. The event was sponsored by the 
Student Activities Board and was attended by several students every year. (photo by Mike 
Jorgenson)

turned 16 and were able to drive, we got jobs after school and were earning a little income and 
we had high school sweethearts. We felt like nothing could stop us, and we thought we had 
finally reached the point where we did not need our parents anymore. Then we got speeding 
tickets, lost our jobs and broke up with our significant others. Suddenly we did not feel so 
invincible. We thought that senior year would be the best year of our lives. Although it was 
excellent in many ways, it was also sad and frightening to say goodbye to everything that was 
familiar to us. We thought we that we missed home. We thought that college was  where we 
would have to grow up for sure. We found college was the perfect balance responsibilities grew 
but so did the number of unforgettable experiences we had. Here we made our lifelong friends, 
we worked toward rewarding careers and we were exposed to a wealth of new ideas. We 
remembered when we asked Santa Clause tor moon shoes so we could practice being astronauts and 
we realized how far we had come. We looked forward to another year of perception giving way to 
reality.

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Freshman Anna Smith at tempts to hit the ball to her teammate. The women's soccer team won 
the MIAA conference but were not given a bid into the NCAA Division II playoffs. (photo by 
Tyson Meyer)

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Students enjoy the Urge as they played in Pershing Arena on Sept. 17. The Student Activities 
Board sold nearly 2,000 tickets in advance for the event and tickets were purchased at the door. 
(photo by Mike Jorgenson)

STUDENT LIFE

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When we first came to the University, many of us perceived Kirksville as having little potential 
for fostering a social life. We found that the University and surrounding community provided us 
with plenty of options to fill up our time. We gathered at Thousand Hills State Park for wiffle 
ball, we napped on the Quad and we went bowling at Leisure World to unwind. We banded 
together to oppose the arming of the Department of Public Safety officers to express our 
opinions. We ran with friends or joined a yoga class at the Student Recreation Center to keep 
our bodies as fit as our minds. We attended Lyceum Series events, we listened to bands perform 
at Washington Street Java Co. and we went to Student Activity Board events to foster our 
creativity. We realized that in reality there were numerous opportunities awaiting us.

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Eleanor Roosevelt (I960)

"A Christmas Carol" (1985)
The Nebraska Theatre Caravan

A century of cultural celebration

Eleanor Roosevelt, Helen Keller, William Jennings Bryan and Vincent Price. These people not 
only share world fame, they also have all spoken to Truman State University students and 
Kirksville residents as part of the Kohlenberg Lyceum Series.

"[The purpose of the Lyceum Series is] to bring cultural events to the Kirksville community and 
especially the Truman State University community," Heidi Templeton, director of public 
relations, said. "[The performances] enhance the environment while the students are here and 
give them opportunities to go see things like the St. Louis Symphony that often times they may 
never see."

The Lyceum started in 1899 when the University president John Kirk orgnized a campus division 
of the YMCA. One of the primary functions of this organization was to bring speakers and 
theatrical performances to Kirksville.

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"Swan Lake" (1999)
St. Petersburg Ice Ballet

"Turning Tides" (1998)
River North Dance Company

Captain James Lovell (1999)

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A century of cultural 
celebration
Lyceum Series

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The financing for these activities dwindled in the 1920s, and the Community Lecture Series 
replaced the YMCA. Various local sources funded the series.

Kirksville organized a Civic Music Association in 1937. President Walter Ryle believed students 
needed such cultural opportunities, so he purchased blanket memberships for students and 
faculty.

The Civic Music Association was relatively popular but did not sell tickets to individual 
performances. The Association required people to become members which was expensive. The 
organization experienced frequent financial problems because of this regulation and by the late 
1950s was on the verge of going out of business. 

Ryle agreed to take the struggling program oyer in 1960, and appointed Gilbert Kohlenberg as 
chairman of the committee. The Lyceum, as known to University students today, was born.

Kohlenberg moved the performances to Baldwin Auditorium and made the tickets free to the 
student body. He allowed the general public to purchase a percentage of the tickets to help 
cover costs.

"He just wanted [Lyceum events] to be something that the students would enjoy coming to and 
something that would give them a taste of culture they wouldn't normally get just by going to a 
classroom," Mary Jane Kohlenberg, a former math professor and widow of the late Kohlenberg, 
said. "He thought that was very important here, since many of these students come from small 
schools and small towns."

Kohlenberg was chairman of the Lyceum committee from I960 until he asked to be relieved of 
the position in 1992. He remained, on the committee until his death in 1996. To many, he 
defined the Lyceum program.

The Lyceum series hoped to carry the program, as Kohlenberg envisioned it, into the new 
century.

To ensure that future Lyceum events would be well financed, the committee turned to 
corporate sponsorship.

There have been over $100,000 donated toward endowing the Lyceum series. A small 
percentage of the money from the endowment would go to enhancing next year's budget as the 
Lyceum committee decided on the 2000-2001 Lyceum Series, Templeton said.

"I think it's a wonderful thing Truman is doing, continuing [the Lyceum]," Kohlenberg said. "It's a 
shame more students don't take advantage of it."

By Andrew Ashbaugh

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Through the Years

2000 Gash/Voight Dance Theatre Maxwell Street Klezmer Band "Hello Dolly"

1999 St Louis Symphony Les Ballets Africains "It's A Wonderful Life" Captain James Lovell

1998 Russian Ice Ballet

1997 "Carmen"

1996 "The Nutcracker" Pennsylvania Ballet Theatre Governor Douglas Wilder

1995 Chanticleer

1994 Actor Edward James Olmos

1993 "Madame Butterfly" Lyric Opera of Kansas City, Mo.

1988 Senator George McGovern Writer Maya Angelou

1987 Actor Dick Cavett

1986 Vice president candidate Geraldine Ferraro

1985 Actor Vincent Price

1982 Looney Toons creator Mel Blanc

1978 Actor Leonard Nimoy

1966 Singer Jonny Mathis

1960 First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt

1959 Glenn Miller Band

1943 Senator Harry S Truman

1937 Writer Carl Sandburg

1924 Presidential candidate William Jennings Bryan

1917 President William Howard Taft

1915 Helen Keller

Two members of the Gash/Voigt Dance Theatre use the language of the body to represent 
images of femininity. The all-female dance company performed in Baldwin Auditorium on Jan. 
20, 2000. They created a new type of dance with expressive choreography in order to relate 
significant feminine issues to the audience.

The State Ballet of Missouri perfoms with the assistance of an entire orchestra for the first time 
in the history of Truman State University. During their production on March  13, 1997,the State 
Ballet performed a Scottish piece entitled "Scotch Symphony" and a selection from the 
American Southwest called "Rodeo", (photos submitted)

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Truman State University's campus became a carnival of activity with so many side show 
attractions no one knew which one to stop and see first. The events where held in such rapid 
fire succession that most students were left with a mental blur.

Students who competed in these events were affiliated with organizations.

The members of Phi Lambda Chi had a long-standing tradition of doing extremely well in the 
Homecoming Parade float competition and preferred this over many other activities.

"We cherish the team effort a lot, but the float is pur concentration," senior Jason Studley, Phi 
Lamb float chairman, said. "We draw up the entire plans over the summer and we start putting 
them together as soon as school starts."

Members of Sigma Kappa and Sigma Sigma Sigma preferred the social, high-profile nature of lip 
sync and the skit competition over the other events.

"We like lip sync and skit because they're social, group events," senior Stephanie Kidd, Tri Sigma 
Homecoming chair, said "It's not two people going to a spades tournament; they're 
competitions where you get to interact with a lot of different people. "

Regardless of their preference or affiliation, most Homecoming participants said the 
competitions were an excuse to get together with other students and have fun.

"I don't think winning was as important as just having fun," junior Annie Stanton, Sigma Kappa 
Homecoming co-chair, said. "The best part was just hanging out with my sisters and getting to 
compete with other [organizations]. We worked pretty hard, but we had a goodtime."

HOMECOMING
Not Just Fun and Games
By Andrew Ashbaugh

King and Queen, juniors John Ayres and Christy Truesdell, ride together in the parade Saturday 
morning. As the competition for king and queen ensued, organizations hung posters around 
campus to show support for their candidate, (photo by Tina Patel)

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Sophomore Ashley Schwartzman and junior Nate Owlings pose for "Be Our Guest" during the lip 
sunch competition.  Preparations began a month in advance for many organizations.  Delta Zeta 
and Lambda Chi Alpha took first place.  (photo by Ashleigh Starke)

"There's always bragging rights. For a while you earn the right to be proud." -senior Julia Bender

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Mizumi Malfitamo kisses her husband Francisco shortly after midnight as they celebrate the 
arrival of the new millenium in New York City's Times Square. Over two million people crammed 
into Times Square to watch the 500-pound ball drop while 300 million people worldwide tuned 
in at home.

New Year News
Americans spent an estimated $100 billion on preparations for the Y2K scare
6,000 pounds of confetti, was dropped at midnight on the celebration in Times Square
Internet millionaire Josh Harris spent $700,000 on a month-long party
Parents gave birth to twins with one born on either side of midnight in five cities worldwide

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Three...Two...One...Millennium

The world waited in anticipation for the year 2000 with a mix of emotions. As people prepared 
for Y2K, predictions circulated that at the stroke of midnight the world would become chaos. 
Midnight came and nothing happened.

"Everyone was a little paranoid," junior Beth Schroeder said. "I was hoping for something big to 
actually happen, so I was sort of let down when nothing did. "

Others were not let down by the lack of excitement at the mark of the 21st century.

"I was perfectly frightened of terrorism, " junior Cory Mcllroy said. "I thought that Bid Lodin 
would actually attack American soil."

Due to these speculations people took precautionary measures to avoid any problems that 
might have occured.

"I took a little cash out of the bank, " Mcllroy said. "I didn't want to be too crazy."

Other people took even fewer precautions.

"My parents bought some bottled water," senior Sara Young said. "However, when the 
millennium struck, my parents were on a cruise."

News stations from around the globe ran extensive coverage on the millennium, keeping the 
world updated on major world cities and their midnight celebrations. Other personal 
celebrations occurred that were not on such a grand scale as the major cities. Yet this kept 
people entertained throughout the night.

"I went to a Phish concert in Florida," Mcllroy said. "It went from midnight to dawn. The world 
could have been gone but I knew that I wouldn't know till the next afternoon."

Several people brought in the New Year in a quiet fashion.

"There were no celebrations or fireworks for me," Schroeder said. "I spent New Year's in 
Wisconsin with a bunch of lumberjacks."

After the celebrations were over, people began to evaluate what had happened, or better yet, 
what did not happen. Some people even felt there was some good that came out of the Y2K 
situation.

"I feel that the Y2K computer buzz probably caused some technological advances we needed, so 
it wasn't all a waste," Mcllroy said. "Some people made money off of it that shouldn't [have], 
but that's [human]. "

By Jeremy Early

Fireworks illuminate the Eiffel Tower for millennium celebrations in Paris. Seventy-two percent 
Americans stayed home to witness on television how the rest of the world rang in the new year. 
Major networks broadcasted the fireworks and celebrations from New Zealand, Egypt, Greece, 
China, India and Vatican City, (photos courtesy of Associated Press)

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Six high school graduates from the St. Louis area had an urge to create music, so they started a 
band. The Student Activities Board presented The Urge on Sept. 17 in Pershing Arena.

The Urge promoted its opening bands, Clever and Fragile Porcelain Mice, after seeing them 
perform at a concert in Mississippi. Steve Ewing, The Urge's lead singer, said that Clever and 
Fragile Porcelain Mice put on really good live shows and having them as the opening acts got the 
audience pumped for the concert.

The Urge experienced some changes since its first visit to the University in 1995. The band was 
under new management in Los Angeles, and Ewing moved there to help reorganize everything. 
The rest of the band remained in St. Louis.

The Urge performed four new songs during the concert. Ewing said the reason the band did not 
play many of the older songs was because the new songs were more exciting to play. He said the 
band members also wanted to play songs they wrote.

"I wasn't familiar with any of The Urge's songs, but I enjoyed the concert anyway," senior 
Janeen Traen said.

SAB sold 1,786 tickets in advance, and students bought more tickets at the door. Amanda 
Eggers, concert publicity coordinator, said there was a wonderful turnout at the concert.

Many students enjoyed The Urge's performance, namely because of the extreme energy every 
band member exhibited.

"It was a very energetic concert. The performers jumped around and jumped up on the 
barricade. One guitarist even licked his guitar," Traen said.

THE URGE
Tears the House Down
By Ashley Amer

Matt Kwiatkowski adds a special flavor to The Urge's music with his trombone. The band 
combined instruments such as trombones and Saxaphones with drums and electric guitars to 
create its unique sound, (photo by Lauren DeSantis)

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Steve Ewig, lead singer of The Urge, gets crazy with excitement and rocks Pershing Arena.  The 
band's energy was one aspect that students said they enjoyed most.  (Photo by Lauren DeSantis)

"It was a very energetic concert...one guitarist even licked his guitar." - senior Janeen Traen

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A Parents View
Family Day '99

The day began at 5 a.m. or earlier for many families coming to Truman State University's Family 
Day.

Hotels booked rooms months in advance, and many families who did not get a room drove for 
hours to take part in the festivities on Oct. 16.

"Unfortunately we are one of the families who didn't get a hotel room, but I just got a note so 
I'll be ready for next year," Sandy O'Rourke, freshman Matt O'Rourke's mother, said.

Students and their families said they enjoyed the Red Bam Craft Festival, a tailgate lunch, trips 
to Wal-Mart and tours of Pickler Memorial Library.

A speech by the University's president, Jack Magruder, was part of the morning activities on 
campus as families joined together in Baldwin Auditorium.

"I thought it was boring but my parents wanted to go to see what other parents were doing," 
sophomore Amy Taucher said.

Families met their students' new friends and toured the campus. Students explained the 
infamous "potato" and told their parents the story of the gum tree's recent demise and the end 
of a tradition.

Many of the families spent time following the schedule provided by the University. Parents said 
that spending time with the student in his or her environment was the most important aspect of 
the day.

"Today is mainly for spending time together, seeing classes and finding out what she does on 
campus," Barbara Rowland, mother of sophomore Crystal Rowland, said.

The Kirksville Arts Association held the 26th annual Red Bam Craft Festival the same weekend as 
Family Day. Parents and students walked downtown and looked at the variety of booths offered 
at the festival. The size of the craft fair took people by surprise.

"The craft festival was fun. It was bigger than I thought it would be," Taucher said.

Parents wore sweat shirts boasting "Truman Mom" or "Truman Dad." Some parents went all-out 
to show their loyalty for their student's choice of school.

"We have an English bulldog at home and since it was a one-day trip, I tried to convince my 
husband to bring the bulldog-you know, your mascot-- but he wouldn't let me," O'Rourke said.

By Colleen Brown

Family Day is just beginning as freshman Kristin Voss writes a welcome to her parents. Voss 
decorated her room with pictures in preparation for her parents' visit. Many students looked 
forward to showing their parents around campus and introducing them to new friends, (photo 
by Elizabeth Hoppis)

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Students sit with their parents on the hill in Stokes Stadium. The home football game was a 
popular event for families to attend. The Bulldogs lost to Missouri Western State College(St. 
Joseph), 19 to 28. (photo by Elizabeth Hoppis)

All around town
Country Kitchen averaged $6,000-$7,000 more insales on Friday and Saturday of Family Day 
weekend versus an average weekend.
Within two months of Family Day, all 105 rooms at the Days Inn were booked for the
following year.
Wal-Mart had a 20 percent increase in sales on Oct. 16, and groceries were the most frequently 
bought items.

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Halloween fell on a Sunday night in 1999, but that did not stop holiday festivities at Truman 
State University.

House wars in residential colleges sparked some Halloween activities. Missouri Hall sponsored a 
haunted house competition. Each house received a $10 budget to decorate its lounge, and the 
winning house received $25. Freshman Melissa Durst helped decorate the Elliot House lounge.

"We only had $10 so we really had to make it stretch," Durst said. "We went to Dollar General 
so that we could get the cheapest Halloween decorations." 

Residents held meetings to get volunteers and ideas for the haunted house. They hung black 
trash bags on the walls and over the lights to make it darker.

"Since we are on the first floor we have the soda and snack machines, and since we couldn't 
turn them off, we had to cover them up with trash bags," Durst said. "We also used spider webs 
and some scary music."

CHANL took children from the Kirksville community to various residence halls to trick-or-treat, 
and some residents handed out candy.

Trick-or-treating and costume parties highlighted the holiday for many students. Some opted to 
begin the celebration early.

Phi Sigma Pi fraternity held a "Fright Night" date party at the Theta Psi house on Oct. 30. 
Sophomore Kevin Bondy went as Scarface and his date, sophomore Jen Van Houten, dressed as 
a flapper.

"I hadn't been a mobster in a long time," Bondy said. "When I was little I was a mobster one 
year. It was so cool because I had a fake Tommy gun and everything."

TRICK OR TREAT
Halloween at Truman
By Sara Hoppe

On the third floor of Blanton Hall, sophomore Brandi Benz helps her residents decorate for the 
haunted house. Many children from the Kirksville community came to residential halls for trick-
or-treating on Sunday night. Residents wanted the haunted house to be enjoyable for students 
but were careful to not make them too scary for the children.

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Sophomore David Morford dresses in an elaborate costume as he participates in the Missouri 
Hall haunted house on Oct. 30. Many students worked hard to create a scary atmosphere for 
trick-or-treaters and touring students, (photos by Sitinga Kachipande)

"We only had $10 so we really had to make it stretch." - freshman Melissa Durst

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Students voice their opinions about the new gun legislation on campus. As students casted their 
votes for Student Senate officers on Sept 23 and 24, they also voted on whether the 
Department of Public Safety officers should carry guns. Approximately71 percent of students 
who voted said they opposed the legislation.

Up in arms
The Department of Public Safety purchased 11 Glock .40-caliber model 23 guns
Each gun cost $385, totaling $4,235
DPS officers went through 470 hours of peace officer training
Training consisted of computer testing programs, virtual reality firearm simulation and outside 
training instruction

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Guns on Campus
Fire Power

Truman State University students were up in arms over the new legislation that allowed 
Department of Public Safety officers to carry firearms on campus.

When students and faculty returned to campus in late August, they learned of the Board of 
Governors' unanimous vote that permitted the arming of DPS officers.

"Ten sanctioned, non-student officers completed various training programs before being 
allowed to use their Glock .40-caliber model 23 guns," Lisa Sprague, Public Safety director, said.

Protection was the main reason for the decision.

"The guns were used to prevent criminal activity and protect members of the campus 
community from dangerous situations, " Sprague said.

Junior James Knowles had armed officers on his high school campus and felt the University 
would benefit from the legislation.

"Our campus hasn't demonstrated a strong need for firearms, but if you want to prevent crime, 
you have to be prepared before it happens," Knowles said. "It's a decision made in the best 
interest of the students."

Not everyone agreed with Knowles. News of the arming issue appeared in the St. Louis Post-
Dispatch and was a staple of campus media. It also sparked a spirited debate among students, 
faculty and the administration.

Purple ribbons, letters-to-the-editor and protest chants echoed the opinions of students who 
felt they were not properly consulted before the Board voted.

Sophomore Ben Garrett served as a media representative and organizer for students opposed to 
the legislation.

"I think it's important that students feel our voices count and are heard," Garrett said. "And it's 
too bad that some students feel it doesn't."

The issue appeared on the Student Senate election ballot in rebuttal of the Board's decision.

Of the 1,175 students who voted, 836 were opposed to the legislation. These results did not 
change the outcome of the Board's decision, but gauged some students' opinions.

"At first I was opposed to DPS having guns," junior Suzanne Lesinger said. "But after I thought 
about the tragedy at Columbine, I felt we needed extra protection on our campus. "

By Laura Ojile

Students sign an anti-gun petition outside the Student Union Building. Questions, debates and 
protests filled the campus as more students became aware of the new gun legislation. The 
legislation did not allow student officers to carry the guns, and the full-time officers received 
extensive training and certification to use their Glock .40-caliber model 23 guns, (photos by Ally 
Mizulski)

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Sophomore Maria Perez and senior Liz Teasure jump for the frisbee as senior Jeremy Farishon 
looks on. Despite the pit's vast size, some students passed by it each day unaware of its 
existence. Other students utilized the pit for relaxing games of frisbee, football or wiffleball. 
(photo by Tina Patel)

"I really don't understand why it's there.  It's a lost land that could be used for parking." senior 
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It is like a sunken garden that sunk a little too much.

Unlike the Sunken Garden, the library pit was a mystery that students walked past each day. The 
purpose of the pit was unknown, but many students had their own ideas of what the pit should 
be used for.

Senior Shawn Slick thought the pit was a big waste of space.

"I really don't understand why it's there," Slick said. "It's lost land that could be used for parking. 
"

Slick wanted to see the pit filled with water and turned into a swimming pool.

"It would be a nice place to frolic," Slick said.

Junior Tracy Baiotto wanted to know the purpose of the pit.

"It seemed like a hazard more than anything," Baiotto said. "It's just a random hole."
While some students made use of the enclosed piece of land, other people observed from 
above.

"I saw people making out down there once, " senior Michael Heien said.

The pit filled with water and mud on rainy days, and child-like behaviors erupted from students.

"A bunch of people were rolling in the mud, then jumping up against the wall and leaving mud 
prints of themselves," senior Julia Pankiewicz said.

Some referred to the pit as "the deer pit. " A deer wandered onto campus and jumped over the 
fence surrounding the pit. The deer fell into the pit and broke its leg, but survived.

The campus planner, Douglas Winicker, was the key to solving the mystery. He said the pit's 
purpose was to provide daylight to the library staff downstairs, a service access to the library 
and a place for further landscape to be developed.

MYSTERIOUS
Land Down Under
By Melida Sanderson

Like the Sunken Garden and the potato, the pit is a landmark that gives the campus of Truman 
State University a unique personality. With its purpose unknown to many, students enjoyed 
conjuring up ways in which the pit could be used, (photo by Jeremy Early)

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Kaleidoscope
Rich with History

"Your odds of winning the lottery are better than getting a downtown loan."

Kirksville residents drove past this slogan and many others of its kind as Kaleidoscope's owners 
poured their banking history onto the billboard in front of their store.

Andy Skinta and his wife, Dot, placed their anti-bank slogans where drivers could read them as 
they passed through town. Skinta said he received only positive feedback, although he was a 
little hesitant when he and his wife put up the first signs.

"When we first put the signs up people loved them, but I was a nervous wreck," Skinta said. "But 
locals in the community, if I don't put the signs up, will stop me and ask why I don't have one 
up."

His wife put the first message up in the mid-1980s after they lost an ongoing battle with the 
Bank of Kirksville.

Skinta said his  anti-bank sentiments grew from his first encounter with the bank. When he first 
started his business, Skinta said the bank gave him a $15,000 credit line.

When his business proved to be successful, the bank said it would raises his credit line to 
$30,000  After he bought all of the merdhandise for his store, he said the bank refused to give 
him the money

According to Skinta, the bank decided to foreclose on his business in the 1980s. His feelings 
toward banks took a turn for the worse when he borrowed money to go to law school and the 
bank did not supply the money .

"I almost lost everything," Skinta said. "I could never forgive [the bankers] for what they did. 
Bankers think that they are gods, but they are really just like you and me."

Skinta and his wife opened Kaleidoscope Audio Video in 1977. Skinta taught education at the 
University and ran the business on the side. He said he realized how much fun it was and 
decided to do it full time.

Many customers said the store's merchandise was far from the mainstream video store they 
were used to encountering. The store sold a variety of products, including many unusual gifts 
and other goods.

"It's got character," sophomore Robin Manley said. "[The store] has a little personality to it."

By Ally Mizulski

Kaleidoscope displays slogans against banks on its outside sign. "Just imagine what Judge Judy 
would do to your banker" was just one example that Kaleidoscope owners used to show 
disapproval toward local banks in Kirksville, (photo by Tina Patel)

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Senior Amanda Jones browses through the vast selection of merchandise at Kaleidoscope.  The 
unique shop sold a vcariety of items including movies, Apple computers, tobacco products, 
jewelry, pornography and clothing. (photo by Jeremy Early)

Keeping record
Kaleidoscope opened in 1977
The idea to fingerprint customers came from Las Vegas where banks and other businesses 
fingerprinted customers as a form of defense or as a tracking device
Andy Skinta, owner of Kaleidoscope, payed $70-$80for each newly-released movie

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Experts generally agreed that people aged 18-21 should eat three balanced meals per day, work 
out regularly, maintain a healthy social life, minimize stress and get at least eight hours of sleep 
per night. Despite these recommendations, students found it was impossible to follow all of 
those guidelines on a typical college schedule.

"I think that Truman gives a lot of homework and just pushes way too much," sophomore Ginny 
Jones said. "I've even talked with professors who agree with me on that. We just don't get 
enough time."

Most students compensated their busy schedules by sacrificing important aspects of a normal 
routine. Sleep, exercise and meals were often cut from the schedule. A shortage of these 
important physical factors, combined with others, often started a negative spiral that was 
difficult to break.

"I'd say everything suffers," junior Kurt Ulmer said. "I try to do everything, so I can't do anything 
as well. Then I start to give up on things. Half of my stress [comes from] the stress of worrying 
about other stuff. If I just stopped worrying about it and did it, that would make a huge 
difference."

The mental stress also affected students overall health. Many students packed so many things 
into their schedules they had little time to pursue friendships and outside interests.

"I sometimes feel like I know what to do to get the good grades and to get everything done," 
Haffey said. "But I feel like I'd learn a lot more if I weren't cramming everything in. [If I could], I 
would devote more time to studying, to reading the things I want to read and more quiet time 
just for myself."

Medical experts said that maintaining a social life and finding quiet time to be alone were 
extremely important to optimal mental health.

OVERWORKED Students Sacrifice their Health

By Andrew Ashbaugh

Freshman Sarina Buchholtz sleeps on top of her books, exhausted from studying. Late night 
studying prevented students from getting all of the sleep they needed. To compensate for the 
lack of sleep, students often dozed in class.

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"My mind and my friendships suffer most when I'm busy...my head feel[s] heavier because so 
much I can handle."-junior Geoffrey Stumbaugh

Freshman Lizzard Abram hastily eats her dinner in Mainstreet. Some students were so pressed 
for time that they barely had enough time to eat between class, work and other activities. Many 
students' physical health suffered from eating rushed, unhealthy meals. (photos by ashleigh 
Starke)

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Making Music
Man of La Mancha

The Truman State University theatre department performed the musical Man of La Mancha as 
its "big budget" performance Feb. 9-12. 

The student body responded warmly to the production. All four performances quickly sold out 
and the cast received standing ovations nightly.

"I think [the reception] has been very positive," senior Moira Cavanagh, publicity director and 
costume constructor, said. "There's been beautiful singing and wonderful acting. Tim Bounds 
has been brilliant. He's been so nervous because he's never done anything this big before, but I 
think he's embodied the character of Don Quixote very well."

The coordination between conductor Sam McClure, the 15-piece orchestra and the performers 
required special attention.

"The orchestra has to be on their toes the entire performance because they have to be looking 
for cues," sophomore Tim Bounds said. "As actors, we have to keep the conductor in the comer 
of our eyes, stay on-tempo and stuff like that. I wouldn't say [a musical is] harder than a drama, 
but there's more things you have to worry about."

Another obstacle was that the actors performed the musical in the round, an environment that 
the student actors were not accustomed to. Orchard's decision forced the cast to alter many of 
the habits they had developed through years of performing.

"If you're just doing a regular show where the audience is sitting out front, you don't have to 
take so many things into consideration," junior Rebecca McCreight said. "But because we were 
doing it in the round at the same level, if I'm just standing in one spot for a whole scene, I might 
be blocking someone's view in the audience. You have to keep moving and you have to consider 
360 degrees around you the whole time."

Despite the challenges the round presented, it created the intimate, overcrowded prison 
environment in which the musical was set. It also won adamant support from the cast.

"I think doing the show in the round was one of the best things," McCreight said. "The audience 
was literally only a foot away from us and sometimes we ended up on top of them. It's really 
interesting to have the audience so close that you can hear every reaction and they can see 
every look on your face. Things have to be more believable in the round."

By Andrew Ashbaugh

Sophomore Tim Bounds, Don Quixote, prepares for battle with his stick and makeshift armor. 
Man of La Mancha was a story about the playwright Miguel de Cervantes who, while in prison, 
performed his play Don Quixote for the other prisoners to earn their respect.

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Senior John Hubert, Pedro, grabs junior Morgan Nevans, Aldonza, in a tavern scene.  The 
director cast the show early in October because of many costume, scene and performance 
considerations.  the actors were then required to memorize all of their lines before the first 
rehersal in January. (photo by Elizabeth Hoppis)

Behind the scenes
Man of LaMancha required a 15-piece orchestra
Rehearsals began five months in advance
The cast came back from winter break four days early and practiced seven hours a day.
Tickets were sold-out all four nights of the performance

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Yoga instructor Elizabeth LeGlaire-Sun helps students in her yoga class try new stretching 
positings.  Many students used yoga as a form of stress relief.  As the popularity of yoga grew, 
the classes filled with students who were tired of conventional exercise. (photo by Saitinga 
Kachipande)

"The variety of classes gives you a chance to try everything once." -Liz Hopkins, Fitness/ 
Wellness Director, Student Recreation Center

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Students walked, ran, lifted weights and did other conventional forms of exercise, but the trends 
in 1999-2000 could be traced to cultures of the Far East.

Yoga became a fitness craze among students at Truman State University. Liz Hopkins, 
Fitness/Wellness Director for the Student Recreation Center, added yoga at the beginning of the 
2000 spring semester. The class was held once a week and drew a crowd of 30-50 students and 
faculty members each session.

Junior Michelle Morrison said she tried yoga at the Rec Center because she heard about its 
physical and mental benefits. The stretching postures of yoga reduced stress, prevented injuries, 
sped up injury recovery and enhanced athletic performance. Morrison said she used yoga as a 
stress reliever.

"I enjoy yoga." Morrison said. "It's like 'Oh yea, I get to do yoga,' instead of 'Darn it, I have to go 
workout,' and I don't get all hot and sweaty doing it." 

Other new fitness crazes were Tae Bo, kickboxing and forms of martial arts. Tae Bo combined 
Tae Kwon Do, karate, boxing, ballet and hip-hop dancing with other exercise motions.

"I do [Tae Bo] because I was getting sick of going over to the Rec Center all of the time," junior 
Jackie Lock said. "When I did it I was energized and I could tell the difference afterwards."

Intensity levels of Tae Bo varied and the moves were sometimes complicated. Although the Tae 
Bo collection offered step-by-step tapes which taught most of the moves, Lock said it was still 
difficult.

For students, faculty and staff who preferred to work out at the gym, the Rec Center offered 27 
different classes ranging from step aerobics to Tae Kwon Do. Some of the most popular classes 
were Ab Blaster, yoga, ballet and jazz dancing.

ALTERNATIVE
Ways to Stay in Shape
By Ally Mizulski

Senior Kristin Orf works out with her Tae Bo video tape in her living room. Many students found 
that Tae Bo provided a great work out. Tae Bo tapes allowed students to exercise in the comfort 
of their own homes so they could work out at any time during the day. (photo
by Beth McFadden)

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Construction continues on the new Fine Arts building as workers try to complete it before the 
fall 2001 deadline. The addition was constructed over the Ophelia Parrish parking lot, making 
the already prevalent parking problems worse, (photo by Mike Jorgenson)

Money matters
The projected cost to complete Ophelia Parrish was over $20 million
The state initially funded $900,000 for the new design and development of Ophelia Parrish
The graduating class of 1950 helped by raising $200,000 to dress up the main entranceway of 
the building

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Reviving Ophelia Construction

Vibrant blades of spring grass and budding tulips were not the only things that sprouted in the 
spring of 2000. Following the long fall and cold winter, the vast space behind Ophelia Parrish 
gave way to a newly renovated Ophelia Parrish. The original ivy-covered brick walls resembling 
an old high school remained while construction crews expertly worked around them to 
construct the new Fine Arts facility.

The construction was a joint effort between students and faculty. Students chosen by faculty 
members served on construction committees for Ophelia Parrish and gave ideas for the design 
and construction of the building. The new facility was created to provide students with modern 
technology and state of the art facilities.

"We can only imagine what the students can do with the proper facilities," Bob Jones, head of 
the division of Fine Arts, said.

The construction of the 125,000 square foot Fine Arts facility was to be completed by the fall of 
2001. Builders approached the project in three stages. They first renovated the south wing, 
tearing out the walls, ceiling and stairways.

The next step in the construction process was the new addition to Ophelia Parrish. A 74,000 
square foot building was expected to be added by January 2001. It was to include a 500-seat 
music performance hall and a 300-seat theatre, along with a black box theatre, an acting studio 
and rehearsal rooms. Computers to help with lighting and set design were also part of the new 
addition.

"Students have done such a wonderful job with the facilities that they have right now, it will be 
neat to see what happens in the future," Jones said.

The third phase of the process would involve renovating the north wing, where the University 
Art Gallery was located. The design would allow the art gallery to remain, but additional 
galleries, classrooms and division offices would surround it.

Though the construction was inconvenient for some students and took away parking space, 
many were excited to see the building completed.

"The construction has not really been that big of a problem," freshman Tyler Spiegeo said. 
"Sometimes it can be a little noisy, but I am excited to see the final results."

By Cara Murphy

Workers begin construction on Ophelia Parrish in the fall by laying the foundation for the new 
Fine Arts building. The final structure was to hold a 500-seat music performance hall and a 300-
seat theatre (photo by Jeremy Early)

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Spring brought agitation to everyone from students to senators when gas prices soared to 
nearly $2 a gallon in many parts of the country. During March and April consumers and 
legislators outlined various ideas and plans geared toward reducing the high cost of gasoline.

Members of Congress proposed removing oil from the reserves and replacing it after prices 
lowered. This temporary solution, however, only reduced prices five to seven cents.

A reduction of a few pennies did not seem that sizeable, especially to students on a budget.

"If I had my own car, I would never be able to go home paying $2 a gallon because I am always 
broke," sophomore Karla Robert said.

High prices prompted many drivers to participate in a "gas out." A gas out designated certain 
days when people were encouraged not to buy gas. People purchased gas on the days before 
the gas out, and then consumers boycotted gas stations for two to three days.

This solution did not completely solve the problem either.

"If gas outs hurt the business of the local gas station, then I won't participate in them, junior Jill 
Franklin said. "It's not the Amoco on Baltimore's fault that gas prices are so outrageous."

Presidential candidates included promises of gas price reduction in their platforms, but students 
said they hoped the problems would be resolved before then. Although high gas prices 
frustrated students, many kept a sense of humor about the issue.

"I am excited that I cannot afford to put gas in my car and I will have to walk everywhere I need 
to go, especially home to St. Louis for the summer," Franklin said.

PRICES CLIMB
to Incredible New Heights
By Laura Ojile

Junior Ben Sturdevant unlocks his bike from the rack in front of Violette Hall. The rise in gas 
prices caused more students to walk or bike to class in order to save money.

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Freshman Mikey Bishop fills his tank with gas at Kum & Go.  The rising gas prices in Kirksville 
concerned many students.  Even presidential canidadtes addressed the problem in national 
debates. (photo by Ashleigh Starke)

"...I will everywhere I need t especially home to Louis for the summer."- junior Jill Franklin

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Construction began in the fall of 1999 to add a fine arts wing on Ophelia Parrish. With help from 
the state of Missouri, the total cost was expected to reach nearly $19 million, (photo by Jeremy 
Early)

Academics

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Truman State University was widely known for its academics. We knew that the University's 
programs were top-notch, but many of us did not realize the extent of their fame. We found out 
that our health science program was considered the best in the world. We even heard ourselves 
referred to as students who attended the Harvard of the Midwest. We found that although the 
academic level at the University was impressive, comparing it to Harvard was a stretch. Some 
people within the University thought it would be a good idea to implement a policy where 
students would receive a "W" if they dropped a class after one week. Many students and faculty 
members were opposed to this idea and the policy failed to pass. As we plunged further into our 
studies, we learned more about the realities of life each day.

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President Jack Magruder unveils the new sign for Magruder Hall at the renaming ceremony. 
Many friends and family members came to celebrate with Magruder at the festivities on Oct. 30, 
including the Speaker of the House of Representatives for Missouri Steve Gaw.
 
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Science Hall
CHANGES FACE

Baldwin. Blanton. Dobson. Ryle. McClain. These names are familiar to every Truman State 
University student. Even though many students are not sure what these men did or when they 
did it, their significance to the University is inferred because their names are attached to the 
buildings on campus.

How many students think of the University when they hear names such as Elkins, Mittler, 
Dagger or Warren" All four served terms as the University's president. These names, however, 
have not been commemorated on campus and are unknown to all except for a handful of 
students and professors.

The Board of Governers decided to rename Science Hall to Magruder Hall, ensuring that the 
current president, Jack Magruder, would be remembered at the University after his term ends.

"I was a little surprised," Magruder, who was serving his fifth year as the University's president, 
said. "For several years people had talked to me about [the renaming of Science Hall] and we 
have a tradition of naming building after presidents, but you don't have to follow tradition. The 
board just decided to do this on their own."

Magruder had deep roots in the University's science department. He taught chemistry for 22 
years and later served as the head of the Science Division.

"I can't think of a better person's name to put on a science building," Dr. Scott Ellis, the current 
head of the Division of Science, said. "He's worked hand all his years here for the Science 
Division. We're all excited. [The board] made a good decision."

Magruder's presidency, though short, had already produced several institutional improvements. 
He oversaw the construction of the new Student Recreation Center and the name change from 
Northeast Missouri State. Magruder also obtained state funding to extensively renovate Violette 
Hall, Ophelia Parish and the newly renamed Magruder Hall.

"I think he's a wonderful educator and leader," Dean Van Galen, chief advancement officer, said. 
"He is a very warm person who has a deep interest in students and student learning."

By Andrew Ashbaugh

President Jack Magruder takes off his paint cap after washing a window with long-time friend 
James Stookey. Stookey brought back many memories for Magruder. When Science Hall was 
first built, the two volunteered to wash more than 1,000 windows in the new building, (photos 
by Elizabeth Hoppis)

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Major Work
TO MAKE THE GRADE
By Tom Palmier

The cries of overworked, stress-ridden students were never far from Truman State University.

The burden of carrying a fullload of classes coupled with a job and various extracurricular 
activities was a little overwhelming at times, but this did not stop some majors from requiring 
extra outside school work for their students.

Designed with the thought of providing a more real-world setting, these activities ranged from 
hosting a radio show on the campus radio station to doing a 30-page research paper

The required activities varied by major. The theatre department required theatre majors to be in 
plays for some classes. The strengthen their skills in their respective fields through real-life 
experiences. Most rehearsals lasted about a month and actors worked five days a week for 
three to four hours a day, on top of doing homework and getting sleep.

Teachers said that they liked the idea of students getting work classroom. Some saw it as a 
rewarding way to reach the students on a more personal level. Most teachers said that 
extracurricular activities did not hinder a student's ability to focus on other classes as well. The 
extra work was seen as part of the liberal arts experience.

Communication was another major that required some extra work from students. Senior Joe 
Klug, a communication major, worked for KTRM, the Index and TruNews while at the University

"It could be tough balancing [KTRM] and school," Klug said, "Overall, it's worth it. It helped me 
to focus on what area I wanted to go into after college as well as my studies."

Biology majors participated in extensive research. Not all students minded the extra work, and 
many students said they enjoyed the experience and found working outside of class to be very 
helpful.

"Doing ecology research really helped my researching process in general," senior biology major 
April Orsborn said.

Having real-life experience boosted potential job opportunities for many students. Outside work 
provided hands-on experience and strengthened students' resumes.

"You can only learn so much from classes," sophomore biology major Ricky Bambeneck said. 
"There comes a time when you just need more, no matter what the cost."

Testing is in progress as senior David Widitz and sophomore Kim Carpenter conduct research 
required for their psychology major. Students participating in the testing volunteered 30 
minutes of their time to give their perceptions of high school teachers (photo by Elizabeth 
Hoppis)

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As a requirement for the TV broadcasting class, junior Matt Keeney works late in the television 
studio. The communication department required students in the radio broadcasting class to 
work for KTRM, and students enrolled in the editing class edited for the Index, (photo by Tina 
Patel)
 
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How Truman MEASURES UP 
By Sara Stites

The Harvard of the Midwest. Every student at Truman State University had heard this phrase a 
thousand times, although no one could confirm where the phrase actually came from. Some 
people thought the name was invented by students, others believed the administration coined, 
the phrase to boost the status of the University and others said it was quoted in a magazine. The 
name stuck despite its unknown origins.

As the University became more nationally known in the 1990s, it received substantial 
recognition for its students' scholastic achievements.

U.S. News and World Report's "Year 2000 Annual Guide to America's Best Colleges" listed the 
University as the 9th Best Regional School. Excluding private schools, the University jumped to 
No. 1. The report | ranked schools by selectivity, ACT/SAT scores, tuition, financial aid 
availability and the academic success of students.

The 1999 freshman class had an average GPA of 3.6 and an average that the University was one 
of the more academically challenging schools in the Midwest. Comparing the University was a 
different stores

"I feel like I'm getting a good education," sophomore Rachel Huffey said, "but I don't know if I 
would compare us to Harvard."

Through the University's ranking was impressive for a state school in the Midwest, it did not 
compare to the prestige of Harvard.

U.S. News and World Report ranked Harvard No. 2 out of all national universities. Harvard was 
much more selective and had students with [SAT- scores between 1400 and 1580 (comparable 
to ACT scores of 31-35).

Much of the University's high status was attributed to the "good education at a fair price." 
Tuition and room/board at the University was less expensive compared to many universities, 
costing $7,962 for in-state students.

More expensive schools, however, made up for their high costs by  granting financial aid. Of 
those undergraduates who applied for financial aid, Harvard met the need for 100 percent of 
them while the University only provided for 54 percent.

The two schools were vastly different and the comparison seemed a stretch.

"Truman just doesn't stack up to Harvard, but that's what I like about it, " junior Katie Albers 
said. "This is a place where presumption doesn't rule and humanity is more important than 
competition. "

How They Compare*
				Truman	Harvard
Size 				6,704 	7,146
Acceptance rate			78% 	12%
Student to faculty ratio 	16/1 	8/1
Average graduation rate		60% 	97%
In-state total costs 		$7,762 	$24,407
Average financial aid package 	$5,022 	$21,967
Fraternity members 		33% 	N/A
Sorority members 		20% 	N/A
Students living off campus 	55% 	3%
*All information provided by U.S. News and World Report

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photo illustration by Dan Beaury
 
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Freshman Melissa Kuhlman and her classmates practice CPR in the hallway out-side of their 
classroom. This hands-on training, as part of many health science classes, was one quality of the 
program that gained positive recognition nationwide.
 
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Health Science
THE SECRET IS OUT

The Truman State University Health Department proved to be the best health science program 
in the United States and 13 countries when it won the 1998 International AWHP Undergraduate 
Professional Preparation Program of the Year Award.

"We are the best in the world," Carol Cox, health science professor, said.

Awards for the University's health science department literally littered Cox's office. Stockpiled in 
comers and plastered on walls, the many awards took up more space than her personal items.

"We'll always make room for awards," Cox said. "It's nice to see students come in and say, 
'Yeah, I achieved that. I earned that.'"

Along with the awards was a 10-page press kit that told the numerous accomplishments of the 
health science department.

"It's a well kept secret," Cox said. "Not many students know of our reputation but the graduate 
programs and businesses sure do."

The health science department at the University boasted a lOO percent passing rate of all 
graduates in their Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) senior exit exam. Many health 
science students were also offered credible positions at well-known health-related companies 
prior to graduation.

Students in the health science department excelled in many areas. They were not only actively 
invovled in programs within the health department, but also within many organizations 
throughout the Univeristy.

Senior Sarah West was awarded the American Alliance for Health Education (AAHE) Major of the 
Year award in 1999. She was also the Eta Sigma Gamma Gamman of the Year and Truman State 
Campus Activities and Organization Center's president of the year.

West said the strong relationship between the students and the teachers, as well as how the 
program was implemented, set the University's health science department apart from the rest.

"The teachers are very dedicated and really help guide you," West said. "They based all the 
classes and programs off of the national exam."	

By Tom Palmier

Freshman Jeremy Crenshaw practices CPR technique on a life-sized dummy. Students in the 
health science program used the life-sized dummies to practive a variety of life-saving first aid 
techniques such as CPR and the Heimlich maneuver, (photos by Ashleigh Starke)

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Jerry Mayhew raises his hand to attract the attention of Faculty Senate president Teresa 
Heckert.  Students and faculty members were invited to attend the meeting about the new W 
proposal, held Feb. 23.  Both groups presented arguments and asked questions about the 
proposed policy.
 
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Students Speak
AND FACULTY LISTENS
by Erin Hucke

When concerns over students' ability to get into needed classes and questions of transcript 
manipulation arose, Faculty Senate sought to remedy these problems with the W proposal.

The resolution stated Truman State University would place a W, signifying withdrawal, on a 
student's transcript if the student dropped a class after four weeks instead of allowing a drop 
period of ten weeks as the current policy stated.

The Undergraduate Council originally wanted to use the W proposal to remedy the course 
availability problem, but Faculty Senate thought the proposal was a way to provide more 
accurate transcripts and a more positive reputation for the University.

Faculty Senate said some students manipulated their transcripts by dropping classes they were 
afraid of failing.

"Reputations are very hard to get rid of, and they are also very hard to get. And so I think [the W 
proposal] is just one of several steps," David Christiansen, associate professor of Classics and 
Undergraduate Council chairman, said.

A Faculty Senate subcommittee explored the issue and found that other public liberal arts 
colleges and Missouri state schools were not as relaxed in their drop policies as the University. 
They also found that the proposal would not remedy course availability.

"You're not going to solve course availability with telling students they have to drop after the 
fourth week or they get a W," sophomore Steve Majors, Student Senate Academic Affairs 
committee chairman, said. "To solve course availability you've got to have more courses and 
you've got to have more teachers."

Faculty Senate held an open meeting on Feb. 23 to hear student concerns and debate the 
ramifications of the proposal. Over 100 students and faculty filled the room and students rallied 
against the W proposal.

Faculty Senate voted on the proposal. The vote resulted in a tie - five yes, five no and one 
abstention. Under Sturgis Parliamentary Procedure, abstentions were counted as no's.
Students saw this as a victory, but faculty found student involvement in the issue misplaced.

"I think ultimately it failed because of the massive student presence at Faculty Senate," 
Christiansen said. "I think [some faculty senators] became very cautious when they saw the 
student opposition...[I]f this debate had been framed better and been brought forth in a more 
balanced fashion by the Index...we wouldn't have seen this outpouring of student concern."

Sophomore Ben Garrett speaks his mind during the Feb. 23 meeting about the W proposal. 
Some students were against the proposed policy because they were concerned that a W on 
their transcripts would be viewed unfavorably by graduate schools. (photos by Beth Doling)

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Uncovering
DRAWING III

The Truman State University General/Graduate Bulletin described ART 315, Drawing III, as 
"Intensification of media exploration with emphasis on the human figure." This description left 
students confused with much more to uncover.

Drawing III was a nude figure drawing class required for all University art majors. Teachers put 
some concentration on art history, but the course focused on the human physique and form.

"Traditionally, it's an important subject matter," Jim Jereb, associate professor of art, said. "The 
ability to draw the figure is something to work towards. Being able to draw [it] demonstrates 
technical drawing skills."

The figure drawing class focused on the structure of the body, its anatomy, design and 
expressive qualities. While figures were fundamental to the class, figure drawing served as a 
way to narrate stories and show feelings and relationships.

"Figure drawing incorporates basic drawing skills with personal humanity, and deeper, personal 
meanings," Jereb said.

Any University student could model for the semester and receive institutional pay.

"A lot of schools have professional models, but ours are actually students of the University," 
sophomore Kristen Sonderman said. "So the people you see naked in class you might see on 
campus."

With a class size of 15 to 20 students and an extremely private, accepting atmosphere, models 
felt at ease in a potentially uncomfortable environment.

"Everyone in the class is in the same position," Sonderman said. "You have to look at it from a 
professional standpoint."

The discomfort of drawing nude students was something these artists said they were able to 
look past, and the models became subjects on paper.

"Because the students have to concentrate on drawing and models have to concentrate on 
modeling, the model poses and very quickly becomes shapes and lights and darks," Jereb said.

By Laura Ojile

Sophomore Denise Magditch concentrates on capturing the structure and expressive qualities of 
the figure. To learn how to draw the human figure, students began the course by observing 
skeletal studies and learning the parts of the body. Art professors said this would help students 
portray a more realistic drawing of the form.

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As music plays in the background, sophomore Ruth Racher focuses on drawing the nude model. 
The relaxed atmosphere of the class and the openminded students helped nude models feel 
comfortable with posing for the class.  (photos by Elizabeth Hoppis)
 
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Numbers Rise
PROGRAM GROWS
By Ginny Windels

The Truman State University nursing program was a highly competitive Bachelor of Science 
degree that prepared students for a wide range of nursing careers.

The 150-member program began in 1972 when the Missouri State Board of Nursing and the 
National League for Nursing accredited the University's nursing program. In addition to 
completing a regular University application for enrollment, students also had to fill out a 
separate application for the nursing program. Connie Ayers, director of the nursing program, 
said they received more applications recently because the market was higher than in the past.

"The application process is competitive since we generally have more applications to the 
program than available spaces," Ayers said. "Admission is based on the same types of 
requirements that the University looks at, so it is competitive in the same sense that getting into 
Truman is. You have to get into Truman first, and then you will be considered for the nursing 
program."

Nursing students took liberal arts and science courses as well as introductory nursing courses 
during the first two years. Junior and senior years focused more on specific nursing courses and 
clinical practicum experiences. Clinical experiences involved working in community hospitals, 
schools, clinics and nursing homes. 

Freshman Tracy Downs said the program was challenging. 

"As an incoming freshman you are not only up against other incoming freshman, but also 
upperclassmen who have changed their major or were previously undecided," Downs said.

Nursing students said the good reputation of the University and the program was one reason 
they chose the University over others.

"Truman was the only school I considered attending for several reasons," senior Kelly 
Hildebrandt said. "I was impressed with its reputation of being one of the best schools in the 
Midwest and affordable as well."

Freshman Kristin Voss was glad to be a part of the program. 

"I feel very privileged to be a part of the program," Voss said. "I love the fact that my teachers 
know my name and care about my future. My nursing adviser is always there to answer any 
questions that I have to help me in deciding which path to take." 

Ayers said that after graduation, students had to pass a license exam to become a registered 
nurse. Most graduates generally went into hospitals or in-home health care. Job placement for 
nursing program graduates was lOO percent in previous years.

Sophomores Melissa Wilson and Molly Steidley practice checking jugular venous pressure on 
sophomore Laura Bachman. After watching videos and demonstrations by professors, nursing 
students were able to try various techniques on each other and life-sized dummies.

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Sophomore Hayley Powell checks the blood pressure of her partner, junior Lanie Byrnes. Nursing 
students received many opportunities to have hands-on practice in labs with complete 
supervision by professors. (photos by Sara Stites)
 
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President Jack Magruder stands next to the stone pillar that holds the names of university that 
participated in the archeological dig in Bethsaida, Israel.  Since the dig began in 1987, workers 
uncovered many artifacts including a four-chambered city gate, stone figures of ancient pagan 
gods and a bronze incense shovel used in Roman temples.
 
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Uncovering
BETHSAIDA

The Bethsaida Excavation Project gave Truman State University students the chance to travel to 
Israel, Jordan and Syria. Students worked at the excavation site and were able to visit these 
countries in the Middle East.

The excavation of Bethsaida began in 1987 and was sponsored by a consortium between the 
University and 17 other universities. Bethsaida was known as one of the last major cities 
associated with the life of Jesus and Christianity. The city vanished after a major earthquake and 
catastrophic flood occurred in the region.

"Exposure to the dynamics of intense political and social conflict, religions and cultural diversity 
and a distinctive historical record of immense consequence creates a range of unforgettable 
experiences and provocative insights," Mark Appold, professor of religion, said in a press 
release.

The University's involvement with the project began in 1989 when Appold visited with 
colleagues who felt this would be a great project.

"We as a University decided to take part in the endeavor," University president Jack Magruder 
said. "I am glad that our University is part of something of significance and this great 
opportunity."

Two books, "Bethsaida: A City by the North Shore of the Sea of Galilee, Volume I" and "Volume 
II," were written through collaboration of the universities involved with the project. The books 
contained a collection of essays about the excavation of Bethsaida and were published by the 
Truman State University Press.

Nancy Reschly, marketing and sales manager for the University Press, said in an Index article 
that the editor's intent in creating the books was to include a background of Bethsaida.

President Magruder and nine others presented the books to Pope John Paul II after his 
afternoon prayers. Reverend Bargil Pixner, an archeologist for the Roman Catholic church in 
Israel, spoke and presented the items to the Pope while the rest of the delegation watched. 
Pixner originally identified Bethsaida and was active in getting the Pope to come to the 
Bethsaida site.

By Colleen Brown

Pope John Paul II travels to a ceremony In Bethsaida, Isreal. At the ceremony, Reverend Bargil 
Pixner presented the pope with books written by a collaborative effort of all 17 universities 
involved in the dig. The books contained information about Bethsaida's archeology, geology and 
literature, (photos submitted)

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Career Fair
LACKS VARIETY
By Tom Palmier

The Truman State University Career Expo intended to give students the opportunity to find jobs 
relating to their fields of study. Communication and English majors, however, said they did not 
benefit from the program.

"I walked through [the Expo] with jeans and a T-shirt on because I knew there wasn't going to be 
anything there for me," senior English major Lizzie Schuerman said.

After the fair was over, some students created a petition to voice their contempt for the Expo. 
Some University faculty members saw this approach as indirect and unproductive.

"Creating a petition in a workplace would get you fired on the spot," Lesa Kerlin, Career 
Placement Center director, said.

Kerlin also said no one came and complained to her directly. 

"How can we do anything about this after the event," Kerlin said. "We'll work on that [for next 
year's Expo] but if students are upset, they need to come visit us in person."

Kerlin and other faculty members said that students lacked the initiative to ask or to create 
interest in job opportunities.

"We exist to help students find jobs," Kerlin said. "All students have to do is walk through our 
door."

Students said the Expo was a sour reflection of the Career Placement Center.

"The Career Center is not understanding of different disciplines," Schuerman said.
Communication professor Amanda Jones said the Expo brought companies that looked to hire 
business majors and usually sought mass employment.

"It just doesn't make much sense for companies looking to hire communication majors to come 
to a university career fair because they're probably looking to hire one or two people," Jones 
said.

Junior Christine Clark said the Expo was not set up to target communication majors.

"It seems like it's just thrown together and we're the afterthought," said Clark.

Career Placement Center employees disagreed.

"Forty percent of the 160 employees present at the Career Fair were interested in hiring all 
majors, so that debunks that

Junior Amy Sanders, copy editor for the Index, looks over a page for grammatical errors before 
sending it to print. theory," Kerlin said "The problem is communication majors Many 
communication majors worked on the various don't know how to introduce themselves [to 
employers]. We media staffs to acquire experience for their careers, can help them with that." 
Working for the campus media also helped students build their resumes.

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Senior Christina Forcelledo approaches a business representative from American Express at the 
Career Expo. Students came prepared with a resume and dressed in formal business attire. The 
lack of nonbusiness related recruiters upset some students, (photos by Ashleigh Starke)
 
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Junior Daniel Smith gives a physics presentation on "Planetary Stability in a Three Body System."  
A variety majors were represented at the Undergraduate Research Symposium, but exercise 
science and psychology majors gave the majority of presentations.
 
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Extensive Effort
TERRIBLE TURNOUT

Students spoke to audiences of peers and professors during the Undergraduate Research 
Symposium, yet many students left the presentations wondering what the purpose of the 
program was.

Many students on campus were unaware of the purpose of the Undergraduate Research 
Symposium, and others did not know when and where the presentations would be given. This 
caused a low turnout which disappointed many of the participants.

"There should have been more people there," junior Andrea Hein said.

Hein said she felt the low turnout was due to disorganization, but not all students thought so.

"I thought it was very organized," senior Sarah Fluegel said. "I was impressed that Debra Kurby, 
the division head of the business department, tried to come to all of the business 
presentations."

Those who participated said it was disheartening that more people were not there to watch and 
learn from the research they had done. Many students dedicated a lot of time and hard work to 
these presentations as well as the experiment itself. James Padfield, Undergraduate Research 
Symposium coordinator, said the amount of time students spent preparing their presentations 
varied.

"I spent 30-40 hours preparing information for my paper, which took about seven hours to 
write, and then another four to five hours getting ready for the presentation," Hein said.

Padfield said all disciplines were represented in the Undergraduate Research Symposium, 
especially the exercise science and psychology programs.

In order to participate in the Undergraduate Research Symposium students first submitted 
proposals about their projects. The abstracts were reviewed and each student was then granted 
a 15-minute time slot by a panel of professors in their discipline.

Many students used the Undergraduate Research Symposium to prepare for the future.

"Students participate to gain experience and get ready for graduate school," Padfield said.

By Erin Machens

Juniors Andrea Newton and Carol Tracy look at a poster project on "Testing for the Presence of 
Ehrlichia and Hantaviral Antibodies in Northern Missouri Rodents." Some students were 
disappointed in the small number of people who came to view their presentations, (photos by 
Robin Perrtree)

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Guest Speakers
SHATTER STEREOTYPES
By Andrew Ashbaugh

The term "distinguished scholar" conjured up images of old bookworms with multiple Ph.D.s 
who rambled for hours about the muscles in the human toe or the 15,000th decimal place of pi 
using terminology that would perplex Webster himself.

Truman State University's Distinguished Visiting Scholar program, however, shattered most 
students' stereotypes of academic guest speakers.

"We want someone who's friendly and accessible," Michael McManis, Dean for Planning and 
Institutional Development, said. "It's a given that [anyone we consider] is an expert in their field, 
so we're looking for someone who can talk to folks from different backgrounds and 
communicate a message. Sometimes you'll see very brilliant people who have difficulty 
communicating. All things being equal, we don't want to bring someone in who may be able to 
write a brilliant book, but can't speak and can't relate [with our students]."

The program's concept was simple. The University paid scholars to stay in Kirksville for three 
days to two weeks. This allowed the guests to give multiple lectures on multiple topics, visit 
classrooms and meet with faculty and students one-on-one.

"Our objective is to bring some of the intellectual leaders in the country and the world to the 
campus for a short period of time," McManis said. "A student with a special interest in poetry, 
mathematics, history or journalism has had some real opportunities this year to have small 
group sessions with some of the best people in their field."

Students who attended said they enjoyed the presentations.

"I enjoyed [Devlin's speeches] a lot," senior Rebecca Sharpe said. "He made the information 
accessible to everyone. [Devlin] made analogies to being in a canoe and things like that so you 
didn't have to know vectors or trajectories to understand the concepts."

The biggest complaint students had about this program was that they could not find the time to 
take full advantage of it. Although McManis admitted that scheduling conflicts arose, he said he 
was satisfied with student support for the program.

McManis also said the program was good for the University.

"I think this is an exciting program," McManis said. "Having a prominent person come and stay 
for a while [at a university] is unusual. You see it a little more frequently with research 
universities. But the kind of program we have, for a predominantly undergraduate student body, 
is certainly special."

Journalist and historian David Halberstam visits Truman State University. The University tried to 
bring scholars who were not only experts in their field, but who could also communicate with 
students and faculty. This created a more amiable environment between the scholars and the 
students (photo submitted)

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Keith Devlin lectures students in Violette Hall on "New Geometries of Animals, Flowers, Art and 
the Human Body." Devlin was invited to be part of the Truman State University Distinguished 
Scholars Program on several occasions throughout the year. He lectured on a variety of topics, 
including "Street Mathematics." (photo by Luke Trautwein)
 
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Junior Kelli Kreuser attempts at throwing the ball over an opponent's head. The women's 
basketball ended fourth in the conference with a record of 12-6, and an overall record of 17-8. 
(photo by Mike Jorgenson)

SPORTS

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Athletes were generally perceived as having great physical ability but a lack of brain power. We 
found that Truman State University athletes did not fit that stereotype. In fact, University 
athletes had a higher average GPA than University students who did not participate in athletics. 
We began the year with perceptions of how our Bulldog teams' seasons would go. We found 
that sports events were always a surprise and the previous season did not tell much about how 
the next season would turn out. Teams we expected to be on fire were not, and other Bulldog 
teams surprised us with their unexpected success. We watched in wonder as our favorite 
Bulldog teams played with a combination of grace and skill. We tended to forget that in reality 
hours of hard work and determination were behind every sporting event we watched.

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Not only did the womens swim team place second at the NCAA Division II championships, it also 
brought home eight national champions.  The swimmers competed in both individual and relay 
events.  (photo by Mike Jorgensen)
 
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Nation's Elite
Several athletes qualify nationally in their respective sports

All-American, national qualifier, record breaker -- these terms of ten described a successful 
athlete, but athletes told their stories of success differently. Each had a different opinion of 
what their success meant to them.

The women's swim team produced eight national champions including freshman Kelli Dudley, 
who claimed the national title in the 200-meter backstroke.

Dudley said that after this achievement she knew she would be expected to do just as well the 
following year.

"My performance at Nationals was unexpected, so now I have a reputation to uphold," Dudley 
said.

With this pressure ahead of her, Dudley stressed the importance of having fun.

"I can't expect to do any better next year without enjoying myself in the pool," Dudley said.

Other national champions for the women's swim team were senior Jen Malone, juniors Bryna 
Busch, Andrea Newton and Jess Martin, sophomore Bridget Riley and freshmen Sara Hatcher 
and Liz Hug.

Junior Natasha Carter earned her first All-American honor in the shotput. She threw a distance 
of 56-2 1/2 for a fourth place finish overall.

Carter said she hoped her accomplishment encouraged her teammates to work hard to 
accomplish the same thing.

"Making All-American makes the team feel good about each other and if a few succeed, then 
everyone will try to follow the same path," Carter said.

Senior Cory Parker completed his career as both an All-American and a record breaker. He broke 
the University's career scoring record in the 1999-2000 season. Despite these accomplishments, 
Parker said he had more important things to worry about than receiving national recognition. 
Parker was one of four captains, and he took his job seriously.

"A team leader should try and do as much as he can for the team," Parker said. "You don't want 
to try to do too much or it hurts the team."

Junior Mike Peterson said he was proud of his teammate and commended Parker on his 
unselfishness and consistent dedication to the team.

"He would always get the All-American stuff, but that really didn't matter to him at all," 
Peterson said. "It always mattered how well the team did."

As a four-time academic All-American and a three-time qualifier for Nationals, senior Brad  
Kieffer had one more goal to accomplish -- to be named an All-American in wrestling. Kieffer 
accomplished this goal when he placed fifth at the NCAA Division II championships, earning his 
first All-American title.

Kieffer said he was proud of being named an All-American, and it proved that everyone's hard 
work had paid off.

"It's a great feeling because it's what I have been working for over the last five years," Kieffer 
said. "I was also happy to accomplish that for my coach and the people that I wrestle with 
because they were vital to my success."

By Carey Michenfelder

Top: Senior Cory Parker, men's basketball captain and All-American, attempts a layup during a 
home game. Middle: All-American senior Brad Kieffer practices wrestling techniques, and placed 
fifth at the NCAA Division II championships. Bottom: Junior Natasha Carter earns a fourth place 
finish overall at the national competition in the shotput.

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Senior Ramon Christopher and Jimmy Blackmore, and freshman Jake Blackmore tackle a 
Missouri Western player during a home game at Stokes Stadium Missouri Western State College 
(St. Joseph) was one of the seven teams that the 'Dogs played in the Mid-America 
Intercollegiate Athletics Association Conference. The 'Dogs averaged 23 points per game 
compared to their opponents 29.6. (photo by Mike Jorgensen)
 
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SPIRIT OF Leaders

The men of the Truman State University foot ball team relied on senior leadership and 
experience to pull through the 1999 season.

Even though 10 of the 17 starters were seniors, underclassmen made up the bulk of the team.

"Early in the season, there were a lot of inexperienced guys so we could not play to our full 
capabilities," head coach John Ware said. "But by the end of the season, they had more 
exposure and could play better."

The team also struggled at the beginning because of the addition of a new offensive and 
defensive coordinator.

"We had a slow start with the new system being implemented, " Ware said. "We could not get 
going until the fall semester."

With all these new elements, Ware depended on the leadership of the seniors to guide the 
team.

"I believe in senior leadership," Ware said. "I have to rely on it. It is needed both on and off the 
field in order to improve the football team. "

Seniors experienced both the trials and victories of previous seasons, and Ware and
his staff relied on these players to step up and take the leadership positions.

Senior Ethan Owens said that Ware encouraged the younger players to improve their 
performances, but he put a lot of emphasis on the seniors.

"[Ware] put a challenge on all of us to step up and improve our game and our leadership," 
Owens said.

Senior players were not used 

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By Stephanie Allder, Andy Lewis and Tina Patel
 
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Sophomore Kevin Collins attempts to run the ball against Missouri Western State College (St. 
Joseph). Approximately 4,000 fans fill the stands of Stokes Stadium to cheer on the Bulldogs in 
their fight against the Griffons. The 'Dogs were defeated 19 to 28.

FRONT ROW: T. Fain, K. DeMoss, D. Wright, A. Blakley, M. Heinecke, C. Lanfranca, A. Binion, B. 
Cosmano, S. Lowery, W. Pickering, K. Collins, J. Walter, D. Kent, F. Simpson. SECOND ROW: J. 
Blackmore, J. Naeve, D. Johnson, P. Lay, J. Chambers, B. Schroeder, N. Weite, C. Swenson, G. 
Jensen, M. Marble, J. Kummer, C. Prusha, N. Haug, L. Dorsey, K. Bormann. THIRD ROW: J. 
Shumate, T. Nguyen, Sandy Witte, Spencer Stevens, Matt Copeland-asst. coach, Keeth Matheny-
asst. coach, John Warehead coach, Mat Steinberg-asst. coach, Scott Swindler, Matt Nelson-asst. 
coach, Clint Thompson-head trainer, Ashley Hunt, T. Bussen, D. Hughes. FOURTH ROW: A. 
Meyer, B. Johnson, D. Bredenkoetter, M. Lincoln, A. Lepper, J. Lienhard, R. Okenfuss, C. Knoth, 
G. McCaulley, T. Yehyaki, J. Willrich, S. Wilson, M. Redding, M. Bennett, T. Lenahan. FIFTH ROW: 
D. Motley, B. Schrey, B. Sattler, A. Donnelly, J. Janusz, B. Gray, R. McDaniels, T. Osborn, M. 
Fearn, E. Howe, R. Sullivan, T. Haddox, D. McDonald. SIXTH ROW: T. Marek, J. Bayer, M. 
McAdams, C. Cira, E. Owens, J. Raaz, M. McHugh, B. Montgomery, L. Smith, J. Brooks, C. Sauer, 
E. Stewart, M. Wishon, E. Donohoe, D. Knigge. BACK ROW: A. Sherry, R. Christopher, J. Tarpoff, 
B. Archibald, S. Brown, R. Burch, J. Riney, A. Pugh, T. Wolfe, C. Bums, S. Barnes, E. Ess, J. Klee, N. 
Ruud.

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SPIRIT OF LEADERS

(coninued from page 67)

to being looked up to but it did not take long for them to realize the important role they played 
on the team because of their senior status.

"The beginning of the year was slow, but we began to realize that we were seniors and that was 
when we stepped up into our leadership roles," senior Tony Marek said. "Ultimately this was 
our last year and we needed to win some ball games."

Sophomore quarterback Eric Howe said that senior leadership skills were obvious in all they did.

"The seniors are great leaders," Howe said. "This leadership has had a great impact on 
underclassmen because of the way the seniors play hard and carry themselves on and off the 
field."

The team also had to develop Howe's skills. Howe started only one game in 1998, but his 
inexperience at the college level did not concern Ware.

"[Howe] had to learn a new offense, and the offense takes awhile to learn," Ware said. "Early in 
the season he struggled some with the offense, but I could see his potential as a quarterback."

Soon Howe's potential developed into real skill. He became a leading impact on the team.

"No matter what year you were, the quarterback assumed more of a leadership role," Ware 
said. "The players, upperclassmen and underclassmen looked up to him."

Improvements were apparent in the team. Howe was Offensive Conference Player of the Week 
two weeks in a row, and senior Ramon Christopher was Defensive Conference Player of the 
Week at the same time. Having an offensive and a defensive conference player of the week at 
once was a great accomplishment.

The season was one in which the older players took on the leadership role and the younger 
players stepped up to their potential.

"We were a young football team that struggled, but many of the veteran players tried to step 
up, " Ware said. "We will have a good football team down the road. The future is bright but 
because of the young players and new system, this season was more of a learning season. "

Quarterback Eric Howe works to assist the Bulldogs with a touchdown pass during their game 
against Missouri Western State College (St. Joseph). With underclassmen making up the bulk of 
the team, Howe provided leadership by stepping up as a sophomore starter. Howe had a total of 
18 touchdown passes in 10 games, (photos by Mike Jorgenson)

The End Result
			US 	THEM
Illinois State 		9 	41
South Dakota 		21 	38
SW Baptist 		16 	18
Missouri-Rolla 		15 	0
NW Missouri State 	32 	42
Central Missouri State 	24 	13 
Missouri Western 	19 	28
Missouri Southern 	45 	40
Emporia State 		31 	24
Washburn 		18 	52
Pittsburg State 	17 	29
FINAL RECORD
4-7

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Youth, friendship and hard work were the keys the successful cross country teams.

Youth did not necessarily mean inexperience. The majority of runners on the men's and 
women's teams were freshmen and sophomores.

Sophomore Beth Luebbering and freshman Leah Zidon were named to the all-conference team 
from the women's team, and Andy Doering, Matt Helby and Ben Rosario were named to the all-
conference and all-regional teams. Doering also qualified for the NCAA Division II National 
Championships.

Long daily runs allowed team members to form friendships. Team bonds proved critical to the 
teams' success.

"We work hard together and push each other during practice and during our races," Luebbering 
said. "We are like a family and that really helps us to succeed."

Comparisons between track and cross country were often made, but were sometimes 
inaccurate. Track was more of an individual sport while cross country depended a great deal on 
team unity.

"Cross country is much less specialized, " senior co-captain Aaron Aversman said. "Of course you 
are still running, but everyone runs the same race and distance. "

Runners took to the streets outside Kirksville to avoid traffic and the monotony of the track at 
Stoke's Stadium.

"We run a 3-4 mile course in the middle of the country outside of Kirksville, usually on hilly 
gravel roads with little or no traffic," junior co-captain Scott Henderson said.

The teams had different workouts to prepare and train for meets. The men's workout consisted 
of running while the women's had a little more variety.

Success depended on how much effort was applied. Runners who practiced in the off-season 
said they improved their time and confidence.

"A person who strives in cross country is someone who is determined, dedicated and strong," 
Luebbering said.

Running Young
By Carey Michenfelder

All-conference team member, sophomore Beth Luebbering, runs in a cross country meet She 
achieved all-conference status by placing sixth with a time of 18:56. (photo submitted)

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Sophomore Matt Helbig and freshman Ben Rosario run in a conference meet. The men's cross 
country team took third place out of eight teams at the MIAA Cross Country Championships on 
Oct. 24 in Rolla, Mo. Helbig, Rosario and sophomore Andy Doering earned allconference honors, 
(photo submitted)

The End Result
WOMEN
Western Ill. Inv.
-won 3 of 5 duals
Washington Univ.
-1st/9 teams
Southern Stampede
-6th/18 teams
Miner lnv.
-1st/6 teams
All-Missouri/BorderStates Inv.
-3rd/24 teams
MIAA Championships
-3rd/8 teams
NCAA Great Lakes Regional
-8th/22 teams

MEN
SlU-Edwardsville
-1st/4 teams
Jayhawk lnv.
-2nd/6 teams
Woody Greeno/Nebraska Inv.
-3rd/24 teams
Notre Dame Inv.
-4th/17 teams
Iowa State Memorial Classic
-5th/10 teams
MIAA Championships
-3rd/8 teams
NCAA Great Lakes
Regional 
-3rd/22 teams

Doering placed 26th in the NCAA Championships

FRONT ROW: Kristi Willenberg, Jennifer Tesmer, Brittan Hallar, Jody Shanks, Cammie Ewing, 
Abby Stenbeck, Leah Zidon, Melissa Linden. BACK ROW: Alisha Smyth, Angie Haddok, Nicole 
Gandy, Tracy Baiotto, Beth Luebbering, Emily Komiskey, Amy Johnson, Brandy Leffler, Suzanne 
Schmidt.

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Focus on REALITIES
			US 	THEM
UMSL 			3 	1
SIU-Edwardsville 	1 	3
Northern KY 		1 	3
Wayne State 		3 	1
Lewis 			2 	3
Bellarmine 		3 	1
Hillsdale 		3 	0
Emporia State 		3	0
Washburn 		3 	0
Northwest Missouri 	1 	3
Southwest Baptist 	3 	0
Central Missouri 	1 	3
North Alabama 		1 	3
Quincy 			3 	1
Missouri Southern 	3 	2
Pittsburg State 	3 	0
Wisconsin-Parkside 	3 	1
Missouri Western 	8 	1
Emporia State 		3 	1
Washburn 		3 	1
Central Missouri 	3 	0
Missouri Southern 	3 	0
Pittsburg State 	3 	0
William Woods 		3 	0
Henderson State 	3 	0
Alabama-Huntsville 	0 	3
North Alabama 		1 	3
St Ambrose 		3 	0
Rockhurst 		1 	3
NW Missouri State 	3 	0
Southwest Baptist 	3 	0
Missouri Western 	3 	0
FINAL 23-9

FRONT ROW: Jenny Glenn, Brenda Ippensen, Jennifer Lindsey, Sarah Spader. SECOND ROW: 
Monica Marlowe, Janelle Zehr, Carissa Benes-student trainer, Becky Eggering-head coach, Qi 
Wang-assistant coach, Ashley Patey, Cassy Felkerson. BACK ROW: Lori Papineau, Jackie Knight, 
Betsy McGovern, Jamie Moenster.

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Young Talent
Young players help volleyball team finish second in the MIAA conference

The Truman State University women's volleyball team shattered the stereotype of the young, 
struggling team by posting a 23-9 overall record and a second place finish in the MIAA. The 
starting lineup of the young team included three freshmen and two sophomores. 

"We all came in knowing it would be difficult because we had such a young team, but we 
worked really well together," freshman Monica Marlowe said. "It took us a while at the 
beginning of the season to get used to playing with each other, but once that happened we 
started winning." 

The team forgot the early losses as they stretched into a 12-game winning streak.

"We started working together and talking a lot more on the court," freshman Ashley Patey said. 
"At that point in time, our personal relations had come together."

Their streak included a 3-0 win over the perennial MIAA champion, Central Missouri State 
University, which snapped a 43-game conference winning streak for the Jennies.

"That game was the highlight of our season," junior Janelle Zehr said. 'We were on fire that 
night. I think any team would've had a hard time beating us."

The women's win over CMSU and their 19-6 record put the team in position to make a bid for 
post-season play, but they failed to make the national tournament.

"We were really disappointed [about those losses]," Patey said. "I think we were a little 
overconfident. I think the team just went mental."

Team members said they attributed their success to their camaraderie and their ability to work 
together.

"One of the biggest challenges with any team is getting used to playing beside [your teammates] 
on the court," sophomore Jenny Glenn said. 'We all have very different personalities, but we 
play well together."

By Andrew Ashbaugh

Volleyball players huddle together to try to increase the team's motivation before the upcoming 
home game. This helped the women's team have a highly successful season with a 23-9 record 
overall and a 14-2 record in the MIAA Conference.

Sophomore Jenny Glenn gets into spiking position. Not only did she have 296 kills, she also 
defended the court with 283 digs. She had the highest number of kills, with 21 during the 
Emporia State game. Truman finished second in the MIAA conference, (photos by Mike 
Jorgensen)

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No Regret
Men's soccer team finds success in season that ends with early defeat in NCAA tournament

Regret could be overwhelming in Up world of sports. When a promising season ended abruptly, 
teams were left to wonder about the possibilities that could have happened if the season did 
not end.

Hypothetical questions surfaced many times for the members of the Truman State University 
men's soccer team during the off-season.

"Everyone was disappointed in the way the season ended because we had such high 
expectations," junior Mike Enright said. "[We set a goal] to win the national championship and 
we had a strong belief that [our goal] was definitely realistic."

The team finished the regular season with a 15-4-1 record. They shut out their opponents 12 
times, setting a new school record. Sophomore Matt Byers broke a 5-year-old University record 
by scoring 22 goals.

"I think [setting the record] was more fun than important," Byers said. "Our goals were all team 
oriented, so that was just an extra bonus. Personally, it felt really good to set a record like that 
here at Truman, but it never really [factored] into our goals as a team."

The University received a bid to the NCAA Division II tournament for the third consecutive year. 
They were the top seed

In the first round, Truman's season ended with a 3-2 loss to Indiana University/ Purdue 
University, the Fort Wayne Mastodons, a team that made its first ever playoff bid with a 17-2-2 
record.

Despite its early end, team members and coaches said the 1999 season was successful.

"I think we benefit from all the games we play, even the losses," head coach Alf Bilboa said. 
'We've been successful [this year] and we've accomplished quite a few goals along the way. I've 
said this before; if we hadn't even made it to the post-season and ended up 15-4-1, I think we 
still would've had a very successful season."

By Andrew Ashbaugh

Leading scorer Matt Byers puts the ball into play with a comer kick, trying to lead the men's 
soccer team to a victory. Byers led the team in points and assists with a total of 22 goals and 10 
assists. His aggressiveness was an essential element in leading the team to a 15-4-1 record and a 
spot in the NCAA Division II national tournament.

Junior Heine Anderson beats his opponent to the ball during a home soccer match. Anderson led 
the team with nine assists, ranking second amongst team members. The team hosted a first 
round NCAA tournament game and were defeated 3-2 by Indiana University/Purdue University-
Fort Wayne, (photos by Tyson Meyer)

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FRONT ROW: Jeremy Crenshaw, Justin Shew, Ryan Swan, Matt Byers, Jeremy Jackson, Sean 
Baldwin, Steve Wilhusen, Nick Garner. SECOND ROW: Matt Cox, Dan Newman, Mike Enright, 
Kory Fuller, Chris Rahe, Brian Wemer Jeff Locker. THIRD ROW: Brett Grego-student asst., David 
Manrique-student asst, T. J. Dube, Jim Blackburn, Alf Bilboa-head coach, Erin Connors-student 
trainer, David Wiebenga, Adam Johnson, Bryan Dafoe. BACK ROW: Jake Maier, Michael Zung, 
Lee Letourneau, Mike Roth, Josh Lowndes, Heine Anderson, David Salvatierra Jake Sima, Matt 
Gross.

			Us 	THEM
Gannon 			3 	0
Mercyhurst 		0 	0
SlU-Edwardsville 	3 	1
Quincy 			3 	0
Lewis 			1 	3
Wisconsin-Parkside 	1 	0
Midwestern State 	1 	4
West Texas A&M 		3 	0
Southern lndiana 	4 	0
St Joseph's 		3 	1
Indianapolis 		3 	0
Rockhurst 		2 	0
Missouri Southern 	3 	0
Missouri-Rolla 		2 	3
Columbia College 	2 	1
Northern Kentucky 	7 	0
Missouri-St. Louis	4 	1
Southwest Baptist	8 	0
Lincoln 		12 	0
IU/PU-Fort Wayne 	2 	3
FINAL 15-4-1

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Conference Champs
MIAA conference championship does not help women's soccer team to tournament bid

The Truman State University women's soccer team played to aggressive levels by the end of the 
season, leaving its last nine opponents scoreless.

The team's 14-4-1 overall record (5-0 in its division) earned it the MIAA Conference 
Championship, but the NCAA did not grant them a bid in the 1999 Division II playoffs.

"It was hard for everyone because we had our hopes up and we really thought we would get a 
bid," sophomore Emily Huyck said. "When someone takes something away from you that you 
thought you had, it's disappointing."

The team had a 4-4 record at the end of its first month, and fans became doubtful of the team's 
success. Changes in line-up and attitude contributed to the team's survival.

"We tinkered with our line-up a little bit [after the slow start]," head coach Mike Cannon said.

Another important aspect of the team's strong finish and the players' hope for next season was 
the number of underclassmen on the team.

'We're a young team and we have a lot of new talent," freshman Anna Smith said. "[Next year] 
we're going to build on how we ended this season."

Players said the close bonds with one another on and off the field were a big reason for the 
team's successful finish.

Our team chemistry is very unique," Huyck said. "I think that's where a lot of our success comes 
from. We have a lot of talent, but it takes more than talent to make a team. You're not on the 
field playing for yourself, you're playing for people you're close to. That makes [being successful] 
much more important."

A win over Barry University, ranked fourth in its division, displayed the team's abilities and 
added gasoline to the fire surrounding the NCAA's decision to leave the University out of the 
tournament. Players reacted calmly to the decision with a simple rallying cry - wait until next 
season.

"Some of us are kind of upset, but we're proud of our season," junior Meredith Hartle said. "I 
think the fact that we came so close to making it to the playoffs will be a big factor next year. It 
makes us want it more."

By Andrew Ashbaugh

Junior Niki Taylor tries to keep the ball away from her opponent and in her possession. Taylor 
utilized dribbling techniques in moving the ball down the field to stay on the offense and to 
score a goal. Taylor scored one goal and had five assists during the season.

Team members approach the opposition hoping to divert any possible scoring. The Truman 
State University women's soccer team finished with a record of 5-0 in the MIAA Conference and 
14 wins for the season. They attributed their success to teamwork, motivation and fen 
participation, (photos by Tyson Meyer)

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FRONT ROW: Carrie Hegenderfer, Jennifer Buscher, Stephanie Toczylowski, Emily Huyck, Melissa 
Miller, Meredith Hartle, Jessica Pohren. SECOND ROW: Becky Ojile, Laura Paul, Kelli Best, Nicole 
Thorpe, Jill Harlan, Vanessa Smith, Karla Danekas, Elizabeth Pulido. THIRD ROW: Angie Schuhler, 
Katy Brennell, Tracey Forim, Jocelyn Parisi-assistant coach, Mike Cannon-head coach, Michelle 
Boyd-trainer, Brooke Stephens, Jessica Cohenour, Joanna Hoag. BACK ROW: Missy Ell, Deidra 
Reasoner, Kelly Hritz, Niki Taylor, Kathleen Keller, Anna Smith, Anne Martineau, Heather 
Murray.

			US THEM
NW Missouri State 	3  0
Northern Kentucky 	1  0
Indianapolis 		2  0
SlU-Edwardsville 	1  0
Missouri-St Louis 	1  0
Winona State 		1  0
Nebraska-Omaha 		2  1
St Cloud State 		2  0
Southern Indiana 	1  0
St Joseph's 		1  1
Lewis 			3  0
Rockhurst 		4  0
Missouri-Southern 	6  0
Missouri-Rolla 		1  0
Quincy 			1  0
Barry 			1  0
Florida Southern 	4  0
Southwest Baptist 	3  0
Central Mo. State 	1  0
FINAL 14-4-1

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				US THEM
St Louis 			5  15
University of Iowa 		27 0
Des Moines (Iowa) 		45 5
University of North Carolina 	15 21
Louisiana State	University 	35 3
University of Nebraska 		15 12
Kansas City Sirens 		23 15
FINAL 5-2

2000 Awards 
Best Back - Shanyn Reinert 
Best Forward - Fran Swartz 
Spirit Award - Jen Harmon 
Most Improved - Elissa Wiles 
MVP - Sara Corcoran 
Best Rookie - Jen Altis

FRONT ROW: Jennifer Harmon, Shanyn Reinert, Fran Swartz-co-captain, Sara Corcoran-co-
captain, Monica Schulz, Vanessa Smith. SECOND ROW: Adriene Mark, Angie Holtschlag, Meg 
Ward, Sarah Morehouse, Meredith Bastian, Amanda Bates, Heide Atwell. THIRD ROW: Natalie 
Zivnuska, Lindsey Hewitt, Jayne Weiss, Kelly York, Molly Dill, Katherine Neumann. BACK ROW: 
Andrea Black, Molly Steidley, Meghan Hutton, Katherine Kellett, Lindsy Switser, Stephanie 
Millard, Lindsey Siemens.

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New Beginning
The young Bullets Rugby competed against other teams that consisted of more experienced 
players.

With only a handful of experienced players, the Bullets Rugby team faced an uphill battle for the 
spring season. An imposing schedule against larger, more accomplished teams further 
complicated the task of developing into a competitive team.

Teaching players a completely new sport, no matter how intricate, had its challenges. Rugby was 
a sport that most of the women had never been exposed to or played.

"It's hard when you have mostly rookies because you have to start all the way over again," said 
senior Sara Corcoran, Bullets head coach and co-captain. "Luckily I have a lot of help coaching 
from the officers and other experienced players."

The new players learned the game more quickly while playing.

"The older players set the pace," Corcoran said. "If we slow down and try to teach them 
everything, then they learn at a slow pace. But if we build on everything and start from the 
ground up and do it at a fast enough pace where they don't get confused but where they'll just 
catch on as they play more, they learn faster."

Having real game experiences during practice was ideal, but Corcoran said giving players real 
game situations in practice was almost impossible because of the limited numbers of players.

"Rugby's such a contact sport and it's so technical," Corcoran said. "If you do it correctly you 
won't get hurt. You almost have to do it wrong for the first three games because nothing we can 
do can prepare them for it. Getting the technical stuff down is the hardest. There's so many 
parts to the game that it takes a while to learn each piece of the game, let alone the team 
concepts."

Rugby was a sport that required high mental concentration.

"It's a team effort," Smith said. "Rugby is 99 percent mental and one percent physical."

By Michael Niemietz

Attempting to advance the ball, senior Andrea (AJ.) Black sidesteps her opponents. Playing a 
contact sport with no padding, rugby players often brought home trophy bruises that showed 
how hard they had played the previ-

Looking to score, junior Fran Scwartz gets the ball from the back of the ruck. The purpose of the 
ruck was to push the other team away from the ball so that a fellow team member could 
retrieve it. As one of the Bullets' co-captains, Scwartz was a stong leader on the field and helped 
coach new players, (photos by Robin Perrtree)

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Winning Team
Men's roller hockey team stays at the top of their game while competing against Division I 
schools

Playing with conviction and determination, the men's roller hockey team gained experience and 
success throughout the season. Having finished first in the region since entering the division, the 
team kept up its continued success. The rigorous schedule of traveling at least three hours to 
the games and then playing three to four games in a weekend did not stop the team.

"Most of our games are in St. Louis," sophomore Ben Ferguson said. "Once or twice a month all 
the teams in the division meet in a central location and play about a total [of] 20 games 
throughout the weekend."

The roller hockey team held one of the best records of any sports team on campus, and finished 
with an early-season league record of 18-0-1. This was built of the momentum of finishing fifth 
at the national tournament in 1999. The men also took second in the Elite Series Tournament in 
St. Louis. The team traveled to Ellington, Fla., and competed in the national tournament.

Getting to the top and staying there was not always easy.

"Everyone wants to beat us," junior Ed O'Toole said. "We've been the team to beat for the past 
five years. They are gunning for us so that makes it tougher." 

Teams in the men's division included University of Missouri-Rolla, University of Missouri-
Columbia, Kansas State University and University of Kansas. The men also competed against 
Purdue University, Michigan State University and University of California-Santa Barbara. 
Playing top-name schools was a source of motivation for the team.

"We get really motivated for games against bigger schools," O'Toole said. "Drawing from just 
6,100 students, we are able to beat schools like Michigan that are located in hockey hotbeds 
and can draw from a pool of over 40,000 students."

The B squad also dominated its division and defeated teams from across the country. The B 
team finished its season with a winning record.

By Stephanie Brenneke

Roller hockey members face off for the puck during game. The team completed early-season 
league play undefeated, with a record of 18-0-1. The A-team's level of competition was raised 
when they often faced big name schools, such as Michigan State University, University of 
Colorado and Illinois State University.

Defending the goal, junior Marty Kennedy tries to block a shot made by an opponent. Kennedy 
won the Goalie Excellence Award at the Elite Series Tournament by having the best save 
percentage for the tournament, (photos submitted)

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FRONT ROW: Douglas Schaefer-co-captain, Rhys Boschert-co-captain, Ed O'Toole-general 
manager, Mike Wardell, Martin Kennedy, Jason Tuffli. BACK ROW: Scott Riney, Drew Dunahue, 
Joshua McCabe, Brian Stephens, Benjamin Ferguson.

The roller hockey team finished an early-season league record undefeated at 18-0-1

The roller hockey team finished second at the Elite Tournament held in St. Louis

The roller hockey team competed against Division I schools such as Michigan State University, 
Purdue University and the University of Kansas

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Focus on REALITIES

Student trainers spent a minimum of 1,500 hours working with their sports teams during home 
and away games and practices

Football had the most trainers with 6-8 students

Trainers could not participate in any varsity athletic sport

Working with soccer and wrestling were the most difficult sports for the trainers

Student Athletic Trainers:
Erica Ascher Tom Peterson
Carissa Benes Erica Penberthy
Cherron Byrd Nicole Phelps
Chevy Cargo Margaret Rall
Jeremy Clipperton Stacey Rife
Erin Connors Tara Thomure
Lisa Falotico Liz Welsch
Melissa Hargrave Lyndsay Wheeler
Cindi Lanners Sean Wilson

"Without them we wouldn't be able to get through the year." John Cochrane, women's track and 
cross country coach 

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Time to Train
Athletic trainers receive little praise for long hours on the job

Athletes trained and practiced to be the best at what they did, but they could not do this 
without the help of two groups: their coaches and their student athletic trainers.

Trainers not only worked directly with the athletes on a day-to-day basis. They also worked 
behind the scenes to prepare these athletes for games and practices.

Trainers went to all of the games and practices. They arrived early and stayed after until they 
treated injured players. Trainers also took certain classes and worked a minimum of 1,500 hours 
with sports teams to be an athletic trainer.

"Trainers in this program have no problems getting the required hours because we spend a lot 
of time in the training room," senior Jeremy Clipperton said.

Clipperton, in his fifth year, worked about 3,500 hours. He participated in the football camp for 
five years and logged about 150 hours at each camp.

Trainers worked their way up to the more challenging sports like soccer or wrestling. Trainers 
usually had at least three years of experience before taking on these high-contact sports. 
Inexperienced trainers usually started their training with the football team.

"[This was because] they do things that don't involve crucial thinking, " senior Melissa Hargrave 
said.

Football trainers arrived an hour and a half before practices or games to tape the feet of about 
100 players. There were six to eight trainers because there were so many football players. After 
the football season was over, the newer trainers next assignment involved "calm" sports such as 
golf or tennis.

Trainers often switched their sports every year to gain experience. Hargrave worked with the 
football, softball, swimming, women's track and cross country teams and the wrestling team.

Trainers could not participate in sports because of the amount of time spent being a trainer.

"You do have to choose between being an athlete and a trainer," Clipperton said.

By Carey Michenfelder

Head trainer Clint Thompson and freshman Nick Ruud carry Ben Gray off the field after an injury 
during a game against Missouri Western University. Thompson worked with all of the student 
athletic trainers to allow them to experience hands on work with the athletes. Along with 
completing many hours of volunteer work, student trainers also had to take classes such as 
Theraputic Modalities and Training Room Management, (photo by Elizabeth Hoppis)

Senior Jeremy Clipperton gives offensive guard Brian Settler a shot Clipperton took several 
minutes of preperation time in order to properly locate the vein. Student athletic trainers 
offered treatment such as providing and wrapping ice bags for injured body parts on a daily 
basis, (photo by Tinia Gray)

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Men swimmers take their marks during the Bulldog Invitational held in Pershing Natatorium at 
Truman State University in December. The men and women competed against seven other 
teams in the meet and both finished first (photo by Tinia Gray)
 
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Staying Afloat

Scrambling to stay afloat, the Truman State University swimming program Struggled to remain 
in existence six years ago, despite being nationally ranked and optimistic about the future. 

With help from head coach Seth Huston the swimmers worked together to build winning teams

"Since Seth [Huston] has been here, the team has gotten progressively better every year," 
sophomore Bridget Riley said. "Six years ago, people didn't even know we had a swim program, 
but now people are paying attention to what we are and what we're going to become."

The men's and women's teams set school records by finishing ninth and third in the nation, 
respectively, in 1998. Junior Bryna Busch placed first in the nation in the 100-meter women's 
free style.

"Hopefully we'll have many more national champions this year," Busch said. "[The win] gave the 
team and me a lot of confidence, as well as adding an intimidation factor for our opponents."

The swim teams gave their competition reason to fear them. The women went undefeated 
during the first half of the season. They felt their best performances happened at the end of the 
season.

"I think we've been swimming pretty tired [at the meets so far]," freshmen Jenny Drobratz said. 
"When most of us [qualified for nationals] in Omaha, Nebraska we weren't as fast as we 
could've been, so I think we've got quite a bit left in us."

Huston used a strategy known as tapering for extremely important meets. Huston pushed the 

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FRONT ROW: Dan Lopez, Andy Ladrow, Kevin Punswick, Josh Devine, John Kretz, Ryan McCord, 
Pat Owens. SECOND ROW: Josh Diehl, Justin Nakamurua, Jay Westensee, Mike Hoskovec, Evan 
Elwood, Matt Pray. BACK ROW: Kyle Sterup, Pete Koenig, Matt Gervase, Jeff Abernathy, Steve 
De La Piedra, Chris Cole, Spencer Gillis.

FRONT ROW: Sarah Reid, Michelle Stolin, Sonya Burgers, Angie, Jen Malone, Nicole Italiano, 
Robin Owens, Ellen Frick, Erica Sparks. SECOND ROW: Jess Martin, Kacie Rice, Brooke Howard, 
Bethany Jost, Amanda Shearer, Kelli Dudley, Diana Young, Liz Hug. THIRD ROW: Jenny Dobratz, 
Tory Foster, Jill Myers, Rebecca Wagner, Tracy Baiotto, Angie Walker, Christine Gould, Beth 
Joslin, Bridget Riley. BACK ROW: Michelle Seck, Andrea Newton, Jenny Vogt, Christie Williamsen, 
Bryna Busch, Beth Lejowski, Sasha Trendley, Meghan Osborn, Sara Hatcher.

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Sophomore Bethany Jost qualifies for the NCAA Division II Championships with a time of 4:49-48 
in the 400-meter Individual Medley race. Jost was named an All-American swimmer and placed 
sixth in the 200-meter Medley Relay. Fourteen women and four men qualified for the national 
championships in Buffalo, N.Y. (photo by Tinia Gray)

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athletes hard through much of the season with twice-a-day practices and intense physical 
conditioning programs. In the weeks preceding a meet, the practice schedule was drastically 
lightened.

"I think a lot of people get excited as they [approach] their taper meet, " senior Mike Hoskovec 
said. "Through the season, swimmers get an idea of how they're doing relative to other years, 
but they don't swim their best times until the meet they set out to shave for and rest for."

For the women, the taper meet was the national championship in Buffalo, N.Y. The men's taper 
meet was the Central States Championships in Springfield, Mo.

"I'm just going to lay it all on the line at Central States and if I qualify [for nationals] individually 
or in a relay, more power to me," senior Peter Koenig said.

The men's relationship with their female counterparts had been bittersweet over the past few 
years. The men's team agreed that the women's team was a supportive travel and practice 
partner. The progress made by the men's swimming program, however, was largely 
overshadowed by the women's turn-around.

"One of our goals this season was to find our own identity as a guys' team," Koenig said. "Being 
able to train with them has helped us out a lot and we're always there to cheer them on, but 
we'd also like to be known as the Truman State men's swim team and not just Truman 
Swimming."

Many swimmers believed that mental preparation for an important race made the difference 
between winning and losing.

"Every team across the nation swims two to four hours a day, so everyone's going to be fairly 
equal physically," Koenig said. "We trust [Huston] to put us among the most physically fit teams 
in the nation, but visualization and [simulated] race situations help a lot. When you get to a big 
match, you've got to be focused on putting your best effort out."

The End Result	
			MEN 	WOMEN
No. Iowa Co-Ed Relays	 1 of 3	   1 of 3
			 2 of 4	   1 of 4
No. Iowa 16-Event 	85-120   118-78
Western Ill. 			 138-62
NE-Keamey 		89-116 
MO-Rolla 		139-66	 156-45
South Dakota 		113-48   108-57
Lewis 			 50-45    60-35
Southwest Mo. 		 1 of 6    1 of 8
Bulldog Inv. 		 1 of 3    1 of 6
NE-Omaha 		 1 of 4	   1 of 4
Tampa Relays 		131-74   150-45
Delta State 		 1 of 5    1 of 5
Bradley Inv. 		 1 of 5    1 of 5
Drury 			79-126    39-165
Central States  
  Championships 	 2 of 6    3 of 6
NCAA Div. II  		Ninth Second
  Championships
		
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Hard work, self-sacrifice and will power were just a few essential components of a wrestler's 
character.

Not only was wrestling exhausting, it was demanding and time-consuming. Wrestlers worked 
out constantly, both on their own and as a team, to prepare for matches and to maintain a 
specific weight.

"It is just like a high-pressure job because you are always tired and you need to focus to be 
better," junior Erik Simms said.

From an outside perspective, wrestling was a sport that relied on teamwork to earn points. In 
reality, winning depended on the wrestler himself. Not only was it one man against another for 
six minutes, but also each member was responsible for training on his own.

"There isn't a team telling you to get out of bed every day," senior Chris Brown said. "You have 
to make the decision yourself to go lift weights, run and control your diet."

The wrestlers did encourage their teammates in practices and matches, but each wrestler had 
his own goals to try to meet.

"I love the one-on-one aspect of wrestling," junior Tony Spiker said. "It is me versus one other 
guy, and if I want it bad enough, all I have to do is take it."

Dedication was the key to handling the demands of intense workouts, strict diets and mental 
fatigue.

"It takes a person who absolutely refuses to break, refuses to quit and refuses to acknowledge 
that there is someone out there better than him," Spiker said.

Wrestling was not a sport that ended when the season was over. Unlike some athletes who 
escaped from the demands of their sport and enjoyed their summer vacations, wrestlers had to 
condition themselves all year round.

Simm's summer consisted of drinking SlimFast, running and lifting weights. Other wrestlers 
stayed in town and worked out together.

"A wrestler is someone who will go running at midnight while their friends are out partying," 
Brown said. "There is not tomorrow for a wrestler."

By Carey Michenfelder
Single Heart

Senior Chris Brown wrestles a competitor from Central College (Iowa). Truman State University 
wrestlers utilized their practice time to lift weights, run and practice holds.

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The referee prepares to call the pin in a match between Truman State University and Central 
College (Iowa). Wrestlers aimed to pin their opponents and gain points for their team. Wrestlers 
put much practice and focus into the six minutes alloted for each physically, emotionally and 
mentally draining match, (photos by Eliza-

Focus On Realities
Minnesota State Univ.
-L 12-31 
South Dakota State Open
- Individual meet 
Central College
-L 19-21 
Wisconsin Open
- Individual meet 
MacMurray College Inv.
- 3rd/7 teams 
Lindenwood College
- L 24-25 
Sunshine Open Champ.
- 13 th/22 teams 
Univ. of Pittsburg-Johnstown
- L 3-42
Univ. of Shippensburg 
-L 1-3
Central College Inv.
- Individual meet 
Coe College
- W 26-18 
Univ. of Central Okla.
- L 3-42 
Edsouth Champ.
- 4th/8 teams 
SlU-Edwardsville
- Tie 12-12 
Central Mo. State Univ
- L 40-5 
MacMurray College
- W 26-17 
NCAA Midwest Reg.
- 6th/9 teams 
NCAA Div. II Champ.
- 24th/33 teams

FRONT ROW: Dave Schutter-head coach, Brandon Langle, Phillip Wilkey, Chris Brown, Brad 
Kieffer, Wes Edwin, Kelley Latting, Corey Crandall, Seth Tomassi. BACK ROW: Calvin Buhler-
assistant coach, Bo Rinehart, Tony Spiker, Erich Todd, Dor Cummings, Chris Benner, Erik Simms, 
Marc Heinecke, Brian Jovick, Melissa Hargrave student trainer.

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			US THEM
Quincy 			74 70
Iowa Wesleyan 		94 65
Culver-Stockton		76 62
Rockhurst 		80 65
Monmouth 		86 69
Ashland			93 90
Nebraska-Omaha 		76 58
Drury 			76 85
Washburn 		78 73
Central Missouri State  76 80
Missouri Southern 	65 73
Missouri Western 	75 73
Southwest Baptist 	71 61
NW Missouri State 	70 80
Emporia State		73 76
Missouri-Rolla		73 65
Pittsburg State		58 74
Washburn 		48 70
Central Missouri State  77 68
Missouri Southern 	62 68
Missouri Western	57 96
Southwest Baptist 	99 76
NW Missouri State 	62 63
Emporia State 		84 64
Missouri-Rolla 		69 62
Pittsburg State		86 64
MIAA Tournament		61 72
  NW Missouri State
FINAL 			16-11

FRONT ROW: Cory Parker, Jason Ramthun, Kyle Eagan, Andy Guethle, Bill Farr, Nathan Owen, 
A.J. Crum, Mike Peterson, Peter Aydt, Jason Reinberg. BACK ROW: Jason Ward, Brian Brown, Jiri 
Miki, Kevin Eulinger-student trainer, Josh Thomas-student trainer, Jack Schrader-head coach, 
John Sloop-assistant coach, Clint Thompson-head trainer, Dustin Bruner, Dan Mailath, Eric 
Wade.

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Moving Forward
Four captains help lead the way by focusing on one game at a time

Many people were taken by surprise when the men's basketball team went to the Division II 
Elite Eight in 1999. With that success looming over their heads, the team fought to escape from 
showering pressures. With many returning starters, the team was expected to do as well, if not 
better.

"We did return a lot of players, but we also lost two very good seniors in Spencer Douglas and 
Chris Foulk," junior Brian Brown said. "So we will be looking for people to step up every night."

At the beginning of the season, many coaches construct a set of goals to be accomplished. Head 
coach Jack Schrader took a different approach. He tackled problems as they appeared instead of 
focusing on long-term goals. Each day he made up a practice plan for what needed to be worked 
on.

"If your goal is to get better, you've got to figure out what you're trying to do and how you want 
to do it, " Schrader said.

While the team worked toward winning, the process was not simple. They struggled to improve 
their weak spots and lack of communication on the court.

"Sometimes on offense or defense we have lapses and it is because we are not communicating," 
Brown said.

Despite their weaknesses, many leaders emerged as Schrader appointed four captains to share 
the leadership roles.

"It was a natural fit," Schrader said. "[Appointing] all four of them as opposed to having two."

Seniors Cory Parker, Jason Reinberg, Jason Ramthun and Andy Guethle were distinctly different 
on and off the court. Schrader chose them because he knew what to expect from them.

"We have all been around basketball a long time and have been involved in leading our teams, 
whether it was in high school or [college]," Guethle said.

One of the captains' responsibilities was to keep the players' minds on what mattered. Although 
the 1998-99 season's was something to be proud of, the team needed to turn the page and start 
over.

"We are not concerned about other peoples' expectations," Guethle said. "We are only 
concerned about how we play."

By Carey Michenfelder

Junior Mike Peterson drives to the basket for a layup against Central Missouri State University. 
The men's basketball team finished the season seventh out of ten in the conference, (photos by 
Elizabeth Hoppis)

Junior guard Mike Peterson looks to pass around a player from Central Missouri State 
University. Peterson made 11 points and two assists in the game against CMSU, helping his team 
achieve a 77-68 victory after previously losing 76-80 at CMSU.

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Team Goals
Women's basketball raised its performance in hope for a chance at post-play action

The Truman State University women's basketball team had high goals and strong determination 
during its 1999-2000 season.

The 12-player team, headed by coach Karin Nicholls and assistant coach Carol Russell, spent its 
season working hard to prepare for the MIAA championship.

"We're picked to finish second in the league for conference, and I think we're right on track to 
win the MIAA championship," Nicholls said.

The women had a clear idea of what they wanted to accomplish for the season.

"Our main goal is to win the MIAA championship," junior Wendi Sobaski said. "We
would also like to make it into the Elite Eight Tournament. Last year we made it to the Sweet 
Sixteen."

Senior Stacey Roth had high hopes also. 

"We've come through some rough spots, but we're looking to pull together as a team, do well in 
conference and hopefully get a bid in the NCAA tournament," Roth said.

The women played many challenging teams within their conference, but proved to be at the top 
of their game with a first ever win over Central Missouri State and a victory over Southwest 
Baptist University, giving SBU their first league loss.

"We played a really important game against SBU," senior Jennifer Happel said. "We were tied 
for conference, and the win against them was very pivotal."

The team owed their success to hard working individuals who worked well together as a team.

"In my three years this is the closest team we've had," junior Kelli Kreuser said. "We've been up 
against a lot of adversity and it has made us a really close-knit team."

In addition to working well as a team, the women had other strengths.

"One of our main strengths is our desire to want to be a better team after every game, and to 
up the level of play each time we step on the floor," Happel said. "It's been a really good year, 
and we've expected a lot more out of ourselves than in the past. We're looking at the big 
picture, and taking it one game at a time."

By Ginny Windels

Freshman Jennifer Fisher tries to pass against a Central Missouri State University opponent. The 
women's team strove toward making the Elite Eight Tournament for NCAA Division II. The 
women finished fourth in the conference and clinched home court advantage for the first round 
of the conference tournament, (photos by Josh Adams)

Senior Stacy Roth pushes the ball down the court past Central Missouri State University's Molly 
Knobbe. The women lost to CMSU, 68-72, after beating them earlier in the season in 
Warrensburg, 72-70.

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Focus on REALITIES

FRONT ROW: Mollie Kahn, Megan Kahn, Robyn Gerber, Wendi Sobaski, Stacey Roth, April 
Warren-Grice, Jeannine Doughty, Kelly Olmstead. BACK ROW: Jennifer Fisher, Jennifer Happel, 
Kelli Kreuser, Kim West-manager, Michelle Boyd-assistant head trainer, Karin Nicholls-head 
coach, Carol Russell-assistant coach, Ali Fuist-manager, Jennifer Perkins, Lisa Bryan.

			US THEM
Mt. Mercy 		83 61
Morningside 		89 71
Culver-Stockton 	90 54
Lincoln 		82 41
Hannibal LaGrange 	61 67 (OT)
Southern Indiana 	78 82
Rollins 		77 84
Washburn 		63 60
Central Missouri State 	72 70
Missouri Southern 	81 66
Missouri Western 	59 62
Southwest Baptist 	77 70
NW Missouri State 	18 65
Emporia State 		12 108
Missouri-Rolla 		86 53
Pittsburg State 	64 77
Washburn 		85 89 (OT)
Central Missouri State  68 72
Missouri Southern 	80 64
Missouri Western 	58 54
Southwest Baptist 	56 66
NW Missouri State 	105 80
Emporia State 		75 72
Missouri-Rolla 		66 59
Pittsburg State 	78 63
MIAA Tournament 	62 71
  Southwest Baptist
FINAL 			17-9

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The women's soccer team at tempts to get the ball down field during a regular season game. 
These women, like all University athletes, needed time management skills. The average GPA of 
athletes was higher than the average GPA of all Truman State University students, even with the 
20 hours of practice a week that was necessary for most, sports (photo, by Tina Patel)

THE OTHER Side

The week's agenda included tests, papers, oral presentations, mandatory activity meetings, a 
three-hour drive home, parties, games and 20 hours of practice.

The already busy schedule of the average student was almost doubled for athletes, leaving them 
with airtight schedules.

Jerry Wollmering, director of athletics, said that playing a sport was not detrimental to a 
student's education.

"To the contrary, I think sports have a positive effect, " Wollmering said. "It helps provide 
leadership opportunities for them, and I think it's proven that student athletes do better in the 
classroom. "

The numbers supported Wollmering's claim. In the spring semester of 1999, the average GPA 
among the University's 6,200 undergraduates was 3.03 while the 450 athletes averaged a 3.15 
GPA.

"It is hard, but you just have to sacrifice other things for [your sport], " sophomore Andrew 
Doering, cross country team member, said.

Other athletes said that there was little life outside of sports and homework.

"When you're in a sport that practices as much as we do, you just have to discipline yourself, 
make the commitment and set your priorities straight, " senior Mollie Kahn, women's basketball 
team member, said. 

Athletes had to account for travel time in addition to working around practices and games. 
Away games often forced athletes to miss their late classes.

"Most professors are very understanding about it," senior Chris Benner, wrestling team 
member, said.

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OFF THE FIELD

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Practice times also affected the athletes. Some athletes said that they had disrupted sleeping 
patterns because they usually practiced between 5 a.m. and 7 a.m.

"It's tough to get up every day during the week and practice at six in the morning," Kahn said. "I 
always have to make time for a nap during the day or it would be very difficult."

Most athletes said that waking up for early-morning practices drained more energy from their 
bodies than the physical conditioning drills during practices.

"We get in pretty good shape, so we get used to [the drills]," Benner said. "I don't really get too 
tired anymore from practice. But we practice from six to seven in the morning on Mondays, 
Wednesdays and Fridays and that can wear you down."

Most athletes said that the key to juggling solid grades with an athletic schedule was in time 
management skills.

"It's not too bad','" senior Brad Kieffer, wrestling team member, said. "It's just like having a job. 
You have to know what you need to get done, get to it at night and don't waste any time." 

Athletes said that athletics were worth the high price students paid to play them despite all they 
had to sacrifice.

"It's definitely worth it," senior Megan Kahn, women's basketball team member, said. "Just 
being part of a team like ours is unbelievable. Our team is really close, one of the closest teams 
you'll probably ever find. For us all to work so hard together towards one goal and to see it pay 
off in the end is just a great feeling."

Junior psychology major Betsy Driskill studies in Pickler Memorial Library. Driskill was also a 
member of the women's golf team. With away tournaments scheduled throughout the season, 
players missed classes continuously. It was important for athletes to prepare work ahead of time 
to remain caught up in their studies, (photo by Tinia Gray)

Gender Reality
Truman had the most sports teamms in NCAA Division II with 21
Male
334 athlete
Received approximately $500,000 in fullride scholarships
Football received the most money with $307,273
Female
197 athletes
Received approximately $300,000 in fullride scholarships
Basketball received the most money with $91,750
(from the Truman State Atheletic Department)

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Tennis player Jessica McKinney and soccer player Laura Paul work together on class work. 
Besides participating in varsity athletics, they were required to maintain at least 15 hours a 
semester and keep a minimum GPA of 2.0 to keep their athletic scholarships. In 1999, football 
players received the most money for scholarships with $307,273. (photo by Tinia Gray)

Tennis player Betsy Driskill practices for the season at the University's tennis courts. Many 
teams had rigorous practice schedules. Some schedules included practicing twice a day for a 
period of three hours at one time. Pre-season workouts and practices helped teams prepare for 
their upcoming seasons, (photo by Tina Patel)

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Reinstating a former coach gave the men's golf team a whole new perspective on the sport.

Tom Drennan coached the Truman State University's men's team from 1993 until 1995. He took 
a few years off to focus on his job as head professional at the Kirksville Country Club but 
returned to take the place of former coach Keith Peck.

Drennan handled his coaching approach a little differently than he did during his previous 
coaching seasons, and players said that the work paid off.

"He's 500 percent better," junior Rick Ewing said. "He makes golf more fun."

Drennan gave underclassmen a chance to tee off from the green. In previous seasons, only 
seniors could play. Team members said that this policy benefited the team as a whole.

"It allows us to have our five best players out there instead of just the oldest," Ewing said.

Drennan worked closely with his assistant coach, alumnus Brian Daniels, and members of the 
team said their relationship made things run smoothly.

"Having played with a majority of the team, he knows our individual style and can relate to us 
better," junior Kenny Lewis said.

The system between the coaches worked well.

"The coaching is a group effort," Ewing said. "Brian does most of the coaching part while Tom is 
more administrative."

The coaches split the travel time. Each coach attended half of the away games with the team.

Members said that the team's attitude was generally relaxed. There was no set practice 
schedule for the team, but Drennan advised his players to practice one and a half hours a day.

"It's a more laid back atmosphere which makes it more fun," Ewing said.

By Tom Palmier
A NEW Perspective

Eying up her shot, junior Leslie Miles practices her putt The golf team had no specified practice 
time, but each player was required to practice before each meet The top six scorers from the 
qualification rounds got to compete in tournaments (photo by Jeremy Early)

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Junior Rick Ewing hits an approach shot at the 5th hole during the Drury Classic Tournament in 
Springfield, Mo. The men's golf team placed 13th of 21 teams participating in the tournament. 
Ewing ranked second of the five players for Truman State University. (photo submitted)

The End Result 
Women 
Mt. Mercy 
- 1st/12 teams 
Grinnell 
- tied 1st/7 
teams	
Univ. of MN 
-11th/11 teams 
Knox College 
-1st/9 teams 
St. Ambrose 
Tournament 
- 2nd/8 teams 
NE Wesleyan 
- 3rd/8 teams 
John Logan 
-1st/5 teams 
Rockhurst 
- 1st/6 teams 
MO-Kansas City 
- 4th/5 teams 
Men
Univ. of Missouri-Rolla
- 8th/12 teams
District 5 North-Minnesota
- tied 7th/18
teams
Truman Fall Classic
- 8th/12 teams
(Truman 1)
- 10th/12 teams
(Truman II)
Crossroads of America Invitational
-7th/9 teams
Comfort Inn
North/Drury North/Drury
- 13th/21 teams

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Focus on REALITIES
			US THEM
Principia Town.		Individual 
East Central (Okla.) 	6 3
Midwestern St. (Texas) 	1 8
Central Oklahoma 	1 8
Cameron (Okla.)		1 8
Northeastern State 	1 8
NW Missouri State 	0 9
Southwest Baptist 	3 6
Univ. of Indianapolis 	1 8
Quincy			9 0
Emporia State 	 	9 0
Missouri-Rolla 		8 1
Missouri-St Louis 	5 2
SlU-Edwardsville 	8 0
Washburn (Kan.) 	5 2
Central (Iowa) 		5 4
Baker (Kan.) 		8 1
Rockhurst 		5 4
MIAA Tournament		Third Place	
NCAA Regionals 		0 5
FINAL 			10-8-0
Fall Results 		3 Wins, 1 Loss

FRONT ROW: Pete Kendall-head coach, David Maginness, Adam Rees, George Kidera, Andrew 
Hellner, Cindi Lanners-student trainer, Amanda Krenz-assistant coach. BACK ROW: Nathan 
Artz, Ben Askew, Allan Atkins, Erich Podzinski, Justin Menolascino.

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Blended Together
Sharing a coach brings the men's and women's teams together

The men's tennis team often times had to play with the women's team, but they wanted to let 
everyone know that they were not a coed team. However, it did give them a chance to build the 
tennis program overall.

"I think we all get along really well," sophomore Andrew Hellner said. "Everybody kind of has 
their own group of friends, but we sometimes do things together."

Kendall said players from other teams who only represent the men or women of a particular 
school somewhat envy schools like Truman State University which have men's and women's 
teams.

"It's a bigger group and there are more people cheering for them," Kendall said. "They really 
have fun on road trips."

The reason for being grouped together was fairly simple and logical.

"The reason I think we are grouped together as one team is because there is one coach," 
Kendall said.

Kendall said the men's and women's swim teams had the same situation -one coach, Seth 
Huston.

Traveling with the teams both together and separately was hard and troubling, Kendall said.

"I think the only [negative] thing is my time," Kendall said. "For example one weekend I might be 
with the women and one weekend with the men. It would be different if I was only coaching 
one team."

The teams rarely practiced separately due to space limitations or a large number of players, 
Kendall said. Although the teams practiced at the same time, they did not really practice 
together.

"It's usually guys hitting to guys," freshman George Kidera said.

Kidera said the teams got along fine with each other even when one team did better than the 
other.

"It really doesn't matter," Kidera said. "If they're doing well, that is great. If we're doing worse 
than the girls, we don't get mad about it."

By Megan Watson

Junior Nathan Artz anticipates the serve by a Southwest Baptist University player. The men's 
tennis team shared both its coach and court time with the women's tennis team. The men 
finished the season with a record of 76-77. (photos by Elizabeth Hoppis)

Sophomore Erich Podzinski takes aim at the approaching tennis ball during a home match 
against Southwest Baptist University (Boliver). Focus and concentration were required to be 
successful in tennis matches.

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Different Strengths
Players from different nations came together adding depth to the team

While the newcomers made up more than half of the roster for the women's tennis team, the 
team was ranked seventh out of 19 teams in the Midwest, with freshman Allison Schuller ranked 
as No. 24 in singles.

The team based its strength on each individual's strength.

"We have a lot of depth," Schuller said. "This means there is not a lot of difference in the level of 
each player."

The team also consisted of foreign students. Junior Olesya Paramonova was from
Kazakhastan and sophomore Lisa Graham came from Canada.

"She [Paramonova] is definitely the epitome of a Bulldog," Graham said. "She is just an 
awesome person, always smiling, giving lOO percent and [giving] encouraging words. You just 
have got to love that accent."

Paramonova credited the whole team for being unique.

"Every single member of the team is different," Paramonova said. "We are all fun outside of the 
court and work hard on the court."

One source of fun was the occasional treats from the players' parents. Sophomore Jessica 
McKinney's mom brought various edibles to the matches, Paramonova said. This also helped 
make the long bus rides a little more enjoyable.

Dedication, motivation and hard work was required to succeed. Players had to be willing to 
continually work on improving their strengths and weaknesses. Once players knew what they 
were good at, they could then focus on what needed improving.

Graham said her strength was her forehand, while Paramonova said her strength was her 
footwork. By working together, teammates improved the overall quality of the team.

"What I would try to improve [is] helping each other with strokes during practices," Paramonova 
said.

Players worked together as a team to play as a team.

"The sense of a team has to exist," Schuller said. "If you don't act like a team, then you can't be 
a team."

By Carey Michenfelder

Junior Olesya Paramonova returns the ball with a back hand hit during practice. Paramonova, a 
foreign Stu- able, dent from Kazakhastan, was perceived by her teammates as always giving lOO 
percent. She had a 3-1 singles record and a 7-2 doubles record with teammate Junior Lindsey

Women's tennis team member Olesya Paramonaova serves during a fell season game. 
Competing in the fall season allowed players to gain experience and extra practice, (photos by 
Mike Jorgensen)

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Focus on REALITIES

FRONT ROW: Pete Kendall-head coach, Lindsey Daniels, Jessica McKinney, Amanda Black, Allison 
Schuller, Michelle Bambenek, Shannon Hellner, Amanda Krenz-assistant coach. BACK ROW: 
Meghan Konrad, Lisa Graham, Adri Atwell, Olesya Paramonova, Cindi Lanners-student trainer.

			US THEM 
Principia Tourn. 	Individual 
Washington Univ. 	4 5
Principia 		9 0
East Central (Okla.) 	8 1
Midwestern St (Texas) 	2 7
Central Oklahoma 	5 4
Cameron (Okla.)		5 4
NW Missouri State 	8 1
Missouri Southern 	7 2
Lincoln			7 2
Missouri Western 	7 0
Quincy 			9 0
Southwest Baptist 	9 0
Washburn (Kansas) 	4 4
Emporia State 		9 0
Lincoln			6 3
SlU-Edwardsville 	5 2
Baker (Kan.) 		9 0
Rockhurst 		6 3
MIAA Conference		Third Place	
NCAA Regionals 		2 5
FINAL 			15-3-3

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Focus on REALITIES

The women's lacrosse team belonged to the Women's Collegiate Lacrosse League

The women's lacrosse team had to compete against bigger schools such as the University of 
Kansas and the University of Illinois

Captains
Lindsay Bilhorn 
Jocelyn Diehl 
Cathy Liang 
Jodie Kuhn 
Jessica Post

FRONT ROW: Beth Henggeler, Jocelyn Diehl, Cathy Liang, Lindsay Bilhorn, Jodie Kuhn, Jessica 
Post, Lindsay Hyatt. SECOND ROW: Katie Moran, Lauren Webb, Amanda Combs, Mychel Varner, 
Trish Mason, Jennifer Slinkard, Jessie Gildehaus, Julie Whittman, Akiko Ogo. THIRD ROW: Katie 
Albers, Heidi Ruhl, Erin Keller, Emily McCluhan, Sarah Gentry, Mia Yankow, Jocelyn Beresford, 
Lindsay Salvatore, Jennifer Ronkoski. BACK ROW: Alexis Horowitz-Burdick, Carrie Guenzler, Emily 
Hotfelder, Jewelee Stoffle, Nicki Klinkhamer, Jennifer Adams, Loretta Vaughn, Rebecca Newman.

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Gaining Interest
Lacrosse members gain recognition after attaining league status

The women's lacrosse team started four years ago when a group of women began to practice 
the game. The second year contained more intense practices and some games against schools 
close to Kirksville. The next year the team joined a league, and women's lacrosse grew from an 
obscure organization to an established team by 1999-

Although they were an established team, confusion about what lacrosse actually was ran high.

"Some people were confused and thought we were carrying around butterfly catchers or [that 
we] play[ed] cricket," sophomore Cathy Liang said.

Belonging to the Women's Collegiate Lacrosse League created a more organized team.

"[Being part of the league is] good for us," junior captain Jocelyn Diehl said.
"They help us set up games and they give us referees."

The League required the team to play at least seven games to remain a member.

"We have to play four ranked teams, and that's kind of a big deal for us," Diehl said.

As the team became more organized, being a member began to require a major time 
commitment.Women's lacrosse members practiced as often as possible. When the weather was 
nice they practiced outside. During the winter they practiced three days a week in the Student 
Recreation Center.

Since the team was considered a club by the University, members held weekly meetings, payed 
dues and had an executive board. Players used meetings as a time to organize trips and plan 
fundraising activities for uniforms and away games.

Team members were pleased with the progress they made.

"Our main goal is to have an organization that keeps improving and growing," Kuhn said. "It 
amazes me how big the interest is and how much dedication there is at the school. We felt 
proud because our team has taught itself and we are doing good and actually winning."

By Megan Delaney

Truman State University women's lacrosse members run down the field during a recent game 
against the University of Illinois. Since lacrosse was a club sport and no division separations 
existed, the women had to play against much bigger schools that were normally placed in 
Division I. (photo submitted)

Lacrosse team members run drills in the Student Recreation Center. The team spent a lot of 
time practicing and perfecting passing techniques. The inside practices were especially useful 
when weather prevented outdoor practices, (photo by Elizabeth Hoppis)

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Racing against the clock, members of the men's track team compete in the 400-meter relay at 
the Truman Open. The Bulldogs placed second overall with a time of 42.33. The Truman Open 
was the only home meet of the entire season, (photo by AshlelghStarke)
 
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TEAM Effort

The trials and tribulations of bein on an athletic team were immense. Injuries, victories and 
harsh conditions flourished throughout the season.

Some thought a sport like track and field was not a team sport or that it was easier than other 
sports. Track and field was actually one of the most diverse sports. It took a variety of talents 
and training for athletes to successfully accomplish their goals. Demanding skills included pole 
vaulting, sprinting and discus throwing.

Members said track was both an individual and a team sport. It was the combined effort of 
individual athletes that contributed to team wins.

Track and field athletes each had different workouts. Sprinters ran up to 30 miles each week 
while distance runners ran 70 to 80 miles. Events like long jump and shot put did not require 
much running - the athletes focused on weight and strength training. No matter how athletes 
trained, they geared their efforts toward being the best in their event.

"The athletes pressure themselves to be successful by training day in and day out," men's head 
coach Ed Schneider said. "There is team pressure because no one wants to be the weakest on 
the team." 

The team participated in many meets, but athletes said they preferred to compete at home. A 
home meet gave the athletes a chance to demonstrate their abilities in front of their family and 
friends. Some athletes said they felt their performance was better at home because they 
concentrated harder on being the best.

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By Tricia Scott
 
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Freshman Aaron Decker successfully completes a pole vault jump at the Truman Open held at 
Stokes Stadium. Decker placed eighth in the finals with a jump of 3.35 meters, (photo by 
Ashleigh Starke)

FRONT ROW: Cammie Ewing, Jody Shanks, Leah Zidon, Karena Singleton, Jennifer Tesmer. 
SECOND ROW: Nicole Gandy, Dafros Mudyirwa, Angie Haddock, Molly Kandlbinder, Jamille 
Curry. THIRD ROW: Brittan Hallar, Melissa Linden, Kasye Hahn, Sa-Tonya Carter, Kristi Morton, 
Heidi Shearer, Beth Luebbering, Emily Komiskey, Jill Lowry. BACK ROW: Becky Kudrna, Alison 
Sparks, Brandy Leffler, Suzanne Schmidt, Natasha Carter, Tracy Fuller, Lauren Dorsey, Megan 
Williams, Amy Johnson.

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TEAM Efforts

(coninued from page 109)

Track and field athletes had little free time between practices, meets, organizations and 
schoolwork. The teams practiced at least one and a half hours a day, which taught the athletes 
to manage their time.

"The immense dedication that track takes helps keep me organized and makes me do the stuff I 
need to get done, like homework," freshman Jennifer Tesmer said. "It was hard to get used to, 
but over time it has gotten a lot better and now I am able to get things done effectively."

The amount of time devoted to track made some students leery of giving more time to other 
extracurricular activities.

"I was afraid to get involved during my freshman year because I didn't know exactly how much 
time I would have," Tesmer said. "But now that I've got practices under control, I think next year 
I will be able to be more involved on the campus."

The men's track and field team had 35 members who participated in 21 NCAA events. The 
team's goal for the season was to improve on last season's fifth place ranking in outdoor track 
and field. Coach Schneider said the team should contend well in the conference. Senior Chad 
Froelker placed seventh in the high jump competition.

"The team has shown lots of improvement and progress," Schneider said. "They get better each 
week."

The women's team consisted of 32 members and performed all events except the high jump. 
The women won the indoor conference title and four women qualified for the national indoor 
meet. The team devoted much time to preparing for their events.

"The athletes practice a lot, probably fourteen or fifteen hours per week, but practice times are 
flexible," head coach John Cochrane said. "We know that they are not here to only run, so we 
like to work around their schedules."

The End Result 
MEN 
Augustana Inv. 
- 2nd 
V. K. Decathlon	
- Individual 
Truman Open 
- Individual 
Northwest Mo. Inv. 
- 6th 
Washington Inv. 
- 1st	
Lee Calhoun Inv. 
- Individual 
Mule Relays 
- Individual 
Drake Relays 
- Individual 
MIAA Decathlon 
- Individual 
MIAA Champ. 
- Individual 
Billy Hays Inv. 
-Individual 
NCAA Champ.	
- 27th

WOMEN
Augustana Inv.
- 2nd
Truman Open
- Individual
Bearcat Inv.
- 1st
Washington Inv.
- 1st
Div. II Challenge
- 2nd
Mule Relays
- Individual
Drake Relays
- Individual
Events Champ.
- Individual
MIAA Champ.
- Individual
Mo. Southern
- Individual
Emporia State
- Individual
NCAA Champ.
- 16th

Senior Brian Maples bounds over a hurdle in the men's 3,000 meter Steeplechase finals during 
the Truman open meet. The Bulldogs earned four top-five finishes during the event, (photo by 
Mike Jorgenson)

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Encouraging each other, players stand on the pitcher's mound before taking their positions. 
Softball players used this motivator each inning to keep spirits high.

The EndResult 
			US THEM
William Penn (Ia.)     10 2
William Penn (Ia.) 	8 2
Quincy			6 1
Quincy			9 0
St Joseph's (Ind.)	7 5
Lock Hven (Pa.)	       12 0
Indianapolis 		4 0
Southwest State (minn.)	8 0
Bloomsburg (Pa.) 	3 6
Sourth Dakota		0 4
Ferris State (Mich.) 	3 1
Indiana (Pa.)		1 4
St Joseph's (Ind.) 	5 0
Shippensburg (Pa.) 	2 1
Columbia (Mo.) 		6 3
Oklahoma City 		3 0
St Mary's 		7 3
Central Oklahoma       15 1
SlU-Edwardsville 	1 5
SlU-Edwardsville 	5 4
Lincoln (Mo.) 		7 0
Lincoln (Mo.) 		3 0
William Woods 		5 1
Evangel			1 0
Ottawa (Kan.) 		5 0
Southwest Baptist 	2 1
Southwest Baptist 	4 3
Culver Stockton		3 2
Culver Stockton		8 0
Missouri Western 	3 2
Missouri Western 	3 2
Emporia State (Kan.)   10 3
Emporia State (Kan.) 	4 3
Washburn (Kan.)		5 1
Washburn (Kan.)		4 2
Northwest Missouri 	2 0
Northwest Missouri 	4 3
Central Missouri 	4 3
Central Missouri 	8 1
Missouri Southern 	3 1
Missouri Southern 	9 5
Pittsburg State (Kan.)  4 0
Pittsburg State (Kan.)  4 1
Missouri-Rolla 		5 3
Missouri-Rolla         10 2
Southwest Baptist* 	6 1
Missouri Southern* 	1 0
Washburn* 		2 3
Missouri Southern* 	5 0
Washburn* 		2 1
Washburn* 		2 0
Mesa State (Colo.)** 	1 5
Southeastern Oklahoma   3 1
  State**
Nebraska-Kearney** 	3 0
Mesa State (Colo.)* 	0 5
FINAL 		       44-12

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The Truman State University softball team was more than just a group of women who went 
through the motions of going to practice every day for three hours and playing double headers 
three days a week-they were a team.

All nine starters returned from the 1999 roster and the women used this year to build on the 
friendships made in the previous year.

"In all the years I've played softball, I've never been on a team where everybody's friends, like 
this one," junior Heather Mackie said.

What made the softball team truly unique was their friendships extended past the playing field.

"We all get along really well," senior Michelle Rackers said. "We're one of the few athletic teams 
left that actually party together."

The bond the women shared on and off the field was a major factor in the women's success as a 
team.

"The girls all being friends definitely improves communication among the team," senior Amber 
Eastabrooks, student assistant coach, said. "Everyone basically knows what to expect from 
everyone else."

Last season the softball team boasted an astonishing 48-11 record and hoped to do even better 
this year. Most of the girls were quick to point out the importance of head coach Kristy 
Schroeder to their success.

"We all have the utmost respect for her and know that what she says goes," Rackers said.

The women's leadership qualities were seen in the classroom as well. The team boasted the 
highest combined grade point average of all the athletic teams.

Softball and school conflicted at times, but it was something the women got accustomed to. 
There were few newcomers because all of their starters returned, but team members accepted 
new players readily.

By Tom Palmier
Team Bonding

At bat, junior Jennifer Hulsopple prepares her stance for the upcoming pitch during a game 
against Columbia College. Truman State University won the game, 6-3. (photos by Elizabeth 
Hoppis)

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With the success of the 1999 season behind it, the Truman State University baseball team had 
every reason to expect a remarkable season in 2000. One of the bright spots for the team was 
the return of senior pitcher Jeff Birdsong, who set four school marks in 1999.

Birdsong, while pitching for the Rome (N.Y.) Indians of the Northeastern Collegiate Baseball 
League, shattered the humerus bone of his pitching arm just above the elbow during an 
exhibition game.

"The first doctor I talked to in New York said that I would never be able to throw at the same 
level [of intensity] again," Birdsong said.

News of the injury quickly traveled to the University's head coach, B.J. Pumroy, who said at first 
he was in a state of disbelief.

Instead of dwelling on the loss of the pitcher, Pumroy immediately implemented another plan of 
attack for the upcoming season. Pumroy said while the injury to Birdsong was unfortunate, he 
knew the team would rally together and sustain the team's hopes of a successful season. 
Pumroy said he did not lose much hope because of great talent and leadership on the team.

Senior co-captain Mike Kubinski said it was important for the team to realize the potential on 
their squad.

"We've evaluated the talent and we have some very talented freshman pitchers whose 
performances have helped the other guys and me [cope with Birdsong's injury]," Kubinski said. 
"There are also the upperclassmen [pitchers] who have stepped up and done nothing but 
improve."

Kubinski was optimistic about the season.

"A lot of games got away from us last year," Kubinski said. "And with the experience that the 
upperclassmen have gained and the new talent that we have gotten in, I think we can definitely 
build on it."

Birdsong continued to face adversity with determination. He said he improved better than 
expected after extensive rehabilitation and therapy and hoped to pitch for the University in 
2001.

By Chris Sauer
Building Blocks

Pitching for Truman State University, junior Nick Pianalto throws to an opposing player. Pianalto 
was one of the four pitchers who stepped up to the challenge after Birdsong's injury.

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Senior Mike Kubinski bats in a run during an afternoon game. Kubinski was second on the team 
for runs batted in during the season at 35. (photos by Mike Jorgenson)

The End Result
			US THEM
Lincoln			7 17
Lincoln			8 5
Southern Indiana 	7 11
Southern Indiana 	8 10
Harris-Stowe (Mo.)     13 5
Harris-Stowe (Mo.) 	8 10
Simpson (Ia.) 		1 4
Simpson (Ia.) 		4 2
Ohio Dominican 		5 5
University of  		7 8
  Charleston
Marietta (Ohio) 	0 7
University of  		2 10
  Charleston
University of 		4 4
  Charleston
Ohio Dominican 		5 9
Urbana (Ohio) 		5 8
South Dakota 		2 3
Rockhurst 		2 8
Rockhurst 		7 13
Quincy 			5 8
Emporia State (Kan.) 	3 2
Emporia State (Kan.) 	1 11
Washburn (Kan.)		1 9
Washburn (Kan.)	       11 12
Emporia State (Kan.) 	2 11
Emporia State (Kan.) 	8 10
Missouri Western 	0 7
Missouri Western 	4 5
Northwest Missouri 	2 3
Northwest Missouri 	2 5
Washburn (Kan.) 	1 4
Washburn (Kan.) 	2 7
Pittsburg State (Kan.)  4 17
Pittsburg State (Kan.)  7 10
Pittsburg State (Kan.)  6 23
Lincoln			4 14
Central Missouri 	4 11
Central Missouri 	0 6
Central Missouri 	2 14
Missouri Western 	5 8
Missouri Western 	3 4
Southwest Baptist 	7 11
Southwest Baptist      10 0
Southwest Baptist 	7 2
Northwest Missouri 	5 8
Northwest Missouri 	0 1
Missouri-Rolla         11 5
Missouri-Rolla 		7 0
Missouri-Rolla 	       10 8
Iowa 			1 4
Missouri Southern 	4 5
Missouri Southern 	2 8
FINAL	9-41-1	

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Truman State University cheerleaders show their spirit during a home basketball game. The 
cheerleaders performed at both basketball and football games. Rehearsal time was spent 
learning cheers and perfecting stunts and tumbling for timeouts.

High Street Dancers
FRONT ROW: Ann Hendrix, Merina Foster-treasurer, Elissa Ford-co-captain, Lindsay Benson-co-
captain, Emily Etchason-secretary, Pam Dangremond-secretary. SECOND ROW: Aaron Guriy, 
Stephanie Bauman, Simonie Bieber, Maria Gonzalez, Jill Bieber, Shana Kelley, Melissa Durst. 
BACK ROW: Marie Brazilier, Claire Kemna, Jessica Moe, Lori Muegge, Merideth Schneider, 
Corinne Carter.

Showgirls
FRONT ROW: Sally Walz, Angie Martin-co-captain, Rachel McCarty-co-captain, Amanda Becker-
secretary, Lisa Butler. SECOND ROW: Krista Stone, Megan Murphy, Brooke Clayton, Justine 
Brooks. BACK ROW: Emily Fridlington, Christy Schmitt, Sarah Barlar, Ashley Nassau.

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Watching the cheerleaders, Showgirls and High Street Dancers at basketball and football games, 
spectators thought that their performances were effortless. However, these men and women 
practiced every week year round.

They also had outside activities to prepare for and attend. These men and women spread 
themselves over practices, games, fund-raisers and community involvement.

"It gets to be a juggle," April Wilson, cheerleader coach, said. "It's a pretty big commitment."

The cheerleaders put in 10-15 hours of practice a week, along with cheering at one or two 
games. Physical fitness was key to a successful squad. The members had to test-out in the areas 
of bench press, sit and reach, mile run and sit ups.

Also cheering on the crowd and supporting the cheerleaders were the Showgirls. The Showgirls 
performed at half-time of football and basketball games and cheered with the cheerleaders as 
well. All home games were a requirement for the Showgirls, which included football, and men's 
and women's basketball games. The group choreographed dances and performed a new dance 
at every game. They also performed during Greek Week and Big Man on Campus.

The High Street Dancers fired up the crowd during games. Their style was somewhat different as 
they incorporated different types of dance including funk, jazz, tap and lyrical.

The High Street Dancers also appeared at numerous events in and out of town. They were an 
intermediate act for the Homecoming Lip Sync competition, performed a lyrical dance at the 
Martin Luther King Jr. Unity performance and were the opening act for the 2000 Special 
Olympics.

Although these three separate groups had different job descriptions, they all promoted school 
spirit and supported the sports teams.

By Teri Patterson
Spirited Teams

The High Street Dancers perforin during halftime at a basketball game. When doing the halftime 
shows, the dancers commonly had to perform at both the men's and women's games on the 
same day. (photos by Elizabeth Hoppis)

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They had the look of bulldogs sneering at a piece of meat that was two feet beyond their reach. 
Their eyes turned black with a menace that left people obedient and cowering. Their voices 
echoed in everyone's mind until the words were unforgettable. They were the coaches at 
Truman State University.

Coaches were just human beings who tried to do their job despite all of the negative 
stereotypes.

"Coaches need to be a number of things to a young man. They need to be a mentor," head 
football coach John Ware said. "I think [coaches] need to help him down the right path in life, 
school and whatever comes his way. Coaches are role models."

Coaches did not have the desire to dictate a player's actions. Ware said he did not try to impose 
himself on his players, but he relied on the hope that they would come to him if they needed 
guidance.

"I don't try to be a big brother looking over their shoulder all of the time," Ware said.

Becky Eggering, head volleyball coach, said good relationships between coaches and players 
were important.

"It's not a friend-to-friend thing, but we try to think of them as family," Eggering said.

Although some responsibilities were different, assistants played an important role.

"The only difference is that we work more indirectly with the players," Mat Steinberg, assistant 
football coach, said. "The coach always takes in our opinion and usually listens to it unless his 
gut instinct tells him otherwise."

Athletes said relationships with their coaches were important and the expertise of the coach 
was just as important.

By Yoko Ishioka
Strong Bonds

Alf Balboa, the men's soccer team head coach, gathers with the players during a home game. 
The relationships that coaches shared with their players were just as important as their 
expertise in the sport, (photo by Tina Patel)

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Head wrestling coach, Dave Schutter, encourages his players during a wrestling meet in Pershing 
Arena. Schutter often ran early morning workouts, which included running and circuit training. 
His dedication and willingness to push the wrestlers to do their best was the key to their 
success, (photo by Elizabeth Hoppis)

During a football game, head coach John Ware points to one of his players. Football was the 
sport with the largest number of athletes and the most assistant coaches. Successful 
communication links were needed between all of the coaches to ensure that common goals 
were implemented throughout the season, (photo by Elizabeth Hoppis)

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Head swim coach, Seth Huston, works with junior Spencer Gillis and sophomore Christine Gould 
in the Pershing natatorium. Many students practiced twice a day to get a head start on the next 
season

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Huston Wins
Swimming coach is once again honored with Coach of the Year

In six years, the Truman State University women's swimming team went from being a tiny speck 
on the national radar to finishing second at the Division II National Tournament. This story 
seemed like a Hollywood movie where the underdogs learned to work together and win as a 
team.

One man built this story on his vision of success. For the second time in the past three years, the 
NCAA recognized the effort put in by the director of this success story, head swim coach, Seth 
Huston. The NCAA awarded him the highest Division ll women's coaching honor - Coach of the 
Year.

"We were really proud of him and excited because he deserved it," senior Jen Malone said. "We 
[usually] get all the recognition. We're the ones who get the awards, and we're the ones who 
get our names announced over and over at the swim meets, but we couldn't do it without him."

The success of the women, ranked 2nd nationally, and men, ranked 9th, was impressive when 
compared to the floundering program that Huston took over in 1993.

"The year that he got here, we had almost no one going to Nationals," junior Christie Williamsen 
said. "Butevery year he's stepped up his expectations. He knew when he came in here that we 
had the capabilities of being a good team."

Huston said the turnaround began with the attitudes of the swimmers.

"One of my swimmers who graduated years ago said that the biggest thing that I did was to 
create team pride," Huston said. "He said before I came, there were people coming to morning 
practices hung over from the night before and things like that.

They were happy to be on the team, but they weren't striving for anything. When I got here my 
big thing was, Win or lose, I want you to earn the respect of your opponents.' I think that did a 
lot for them."

The women finished in the top four in the Division II National Tournament the past three years 
and earned the competition's respect. Perhaps the most impressive testament to Huston's 
coaching ability came from the respect he earned from the athletes he coached.

"He's a fabulous coach," junior Bryna Busch said. "He motivates us, but he's not [uptight]. He's 
just really fun to swim for. I'm proud to have him as my coach not only because he's such a great 
coach, but because he's such a great person. He knows what's right and what isn't, and he tries 
to teach that to the swimmers. Sportsmanship is very important to him."

Huston's tireless efforts took much of the credit for making the memories of past seasons fade. 
With his track record for success, the enthusiastic support of his team and a talented group of 
young swimmers at his disposal, the University's swim program promised to be as enthusiastic 
in future years.

"He's very driven; he's constantly working on trying to improve the program," Malone said. 
"He'll go to conferences, read the latest weight training [techniques] and things like that. He's 
never satisfied. He wants more and more out of the program. I think that's why he's so 
successful."

By Andrew Ashbaugh

Top: Seth Huston talks with freshman Sara Hatcher at an afternoon swim practice. MiddlE: 
Between practices and classes, Huston finds time to finish paperwork. Bottom: Competitive 
swimmers and coaches gather during a swim meet in the Pershing natatorium.(photos by 
Elizabeth Hoppis)

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Junior Dan Reuth is crowned Big Man on Campus 2000. BMOC was sponsored by the Delta Zeta 
and showcased men in talent, evening wear and swimwear competitions. (photo by Elizabeth 
Hoppis)

ORGANIZATIONS

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Truman State University's academic reputation led people to believe that we spent most of our 
time in class or at Pickler Memorial Library. We did push ourselves academically, but we put just 
as much energy into our extracurricular activities. We joined organizations of every kind. We 
came together for service. We provided service for the University, the community and 
nationwide philanthropies. We gathered for social interaction. We attended retreats, dances 
and parties to build stronger relationships with each other. We came together in academic 
organizations. We found that career-oriented clubs gave us an edge in our fields. We also 
gathered in religious organizations. We were drawn to the support a close group of fellow 
believers provided. We found that our lives were richer when we were involved.

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New Name, Same Game

When the women arrived on Aug. 22 at the Greek Interest Barbecue at Red Barn Park, they 
were in for a surprise. They thought they had come to rush; instead they were part of the new 
member recruitment.

What these Women Experienced was the implementation of the new sorority terminology. The 
Panhellenic Coucil decided to update the terms to make them not only more politically correct 
but more representative of the recruitment process, 

"The terms were changed to be more descriptive of what the new members would be going 
through," senior Susan Bertelsmeyer, Panhellenic Council president, said. "By using the term 
'new member recruitment', it shows' that it is a year-long, active process, instead of just the 
week of rush."

The change of terms was also used to clear up confusion in the non-Greek community.

"Greeks know what 'rush' is, but by using terms such as 'new member recruitment', the idea is 
more specific and both Greeks and non-Greeks understand what is going on," senior Laura 
Crandall, Alpha Sigma Alpha president, said.

The transition to the new terminology was smooth. Ryan Brueckman, Lambda Chi Alpha vice 
president, said the change was not a problem in the Greek community.

"The sororities did a good job of explaining why they changed the terms and their meanings," 
Brookman said.

The new terms, however, confused some of the new members.

"I was very confused at first," Jocelyn Warner, a new member of Sigma Kappa, said. "My mom 
was in a sorority so I was used to hearing her say 'rush' so it was hard to get out of that 
mentality. The Rho Chis used the new terms, but when we went around to visit the different 
sororities they kept saying the old terms, so it was hard to adjust."

Even the current sorority members had a difficult time adjusting to the new terminology.

"We kept catching each other using the wrong terms, so while it did clear up some confusion for 
the non-Greek community, it caused some for the sororities," Crandall said.

By Sara Hoppe

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The Panhellinic Council implemented new terms.  These terms brought confusion to some and 
contentment to others.

Junior Tanya Starkovich hangs up a poster with the new termonology on it. The new terms 
helped dear up confusion for non-Greek students. They helped prevent stereotypical 
preconceptions. (photo by Lauren DeSantis)

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Using one jump rope, juniors Emily Fridlington and Christie Williamsen jump for Phi Epsilon 
Kappa's philanthropy, Jump Rope for Heart. The proceeds of the jump-a-thon were donated to 
the American Heart Association. Phi Epsilon Kappa also organized the MS Walk to raise money 
for Multiple Sclerosis, (photo by Tina Patel)

Realities of..Philanthropies

"The main philanthropy Pi Kappa Phi focuses on is PUSH America. We want to raise money and 
awareness for the organization and its efforts. Our chapter raises between $3,000-$4,000 a 
year. It's fulfilling to see where the money goes."John Challis, president

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Groups in need caused Greek organizations to come to the rescue with their support.
Many organizations supported groups like United Way and the American Cancer Society. Each 
organization also took on a philanthropy of its own to support.

Greek organizations found that a committee was necessary for the hard work needed to plan 
events for both their national philanthropies and the local charities the groups chose.

Alpha Sigma Alpha sponsored "Puppy Love for Tally," named for Tally Stephens, an Alpha 
member who died in a car accident in 1989. Her sisters found homes for animals in memory of 
Stephens and her volunteer work at the Adair County Humane Society.

Other Greek organizations worked more with a national philanthropy. Tau Kappa Epsilon 
coordinated events for the Special Olympics activities at Stoke's Stadium in April.

"We get a set team made up of other organizations and tell them how to run events. We are like 
the supervisors," senior Jon Nones said.

Delta Zeta supported its national philanthropy, Gaullaudat University, by sponsoring "Big Man 
on Campus," a male beauty pageant. Money from this social activity was split between 
Gaullaudat and the chosen philanthropy of the winner.

A member of Phi Kappa Theta won the competition the past two years and donated the money 
to the Children's Miracle Network.

"Usually we send out money to Children's Miracle Network," senior Doug Depp said. 
"Sometimes we will get a call from them, telling us that this month they are a little short. Then 
we will either try and raise money or we give funds out of our budget."

The time spent raising money for philanthropies allowed groups to help charities as well as gain 
a sense of self pride.

By Colleen Brown
Greek Money

Delta Zeta member, senior Amanda Cox, seesaws outside of the Student Union Building in order 
to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Delta Zeta teamed with Alpha Kappa Lambda to 
seesaw for one week during October, 24 hours a day. (photo by Teri Patterson)

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The college world not only prepared students with an education; they also graduated with a 
good resume and a developed social life. Students enrolled in classes and filled their spare time 
with organizations, both for amusement and for professional experience. Each organization had 
its own way of convincing 

students to join and keeping them active.

"It [joining groups] gives students the opportunity to expand your horizons," junior Emily Linke 
said.

Freshmen received a list of all the campus organizations they could join. Some students tossed 
the list in the trash, but others put it to use.

When freshman Joseph Brooks received the list, he highlighted all the organizations that 
interested him. He joined 12 groups, and is an officer in Four of them.

"I wanted to meet people and find out what I am interested in being a part of," Brooks said. 
"There is a difference between going to meetings and being a part of the group."

Organizations were a wap for students to meet other people with similar interests. Religious 
groups encouraged students to get in touch with their beliefs, while political groups motivated 
members to be active in elections.

Resume building was another important reason to join organizations. Both service activities and 
events planned by a professional organization gave members a chance to get involved.

"As a premedical person, [AMSA] is one of the best organizations on campus to be involved in," 
junior Scott Calhoun said. "Medical schools look favorably on involvement in different types of 
organizations. Not to mention, they have lots of programs for community Out reach."

Organizations allowed students to get involved outside of class and get more out of the college 
experience.

By Colleen Brown
Get Active

Attempting to recruit new members, senior Jenny Herron answers questions at the Cardinal Key 
table at the Activities Fair. Cardinal Key looked to recruit members with at least a 3.25 GPA and 
an interest in service and leadership opportunities. Another method of recruitment was sending 
out fliers to eligible female students. (photo by Tina Patel)

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Accounting Club
FRONT ROW: Holly Farkes-president, Michael Braun-vice president, Dana Roark-vice president, 
Angela Schmitz-treasurer, Kathy Mallon, Frank Santoro-adviser. SECOND ROW: Melani 
Slaughter, Julie Olson, Jennifer Jenkins, Scott Hammack, Sandra Fleak-adviser, Brian Curtis. BACK 
ROW: Sarah Mohrman, Sara Kinrade, Gary Courtois, Seth Schaeperkoetter, Jacob Rodemann, 
Chadwick Epps.

Alpha Chi Sigma
FRONT ROW: Michael Heien, Jill Mullarkey, Eric Schreiter-president, Kate Cunniff, Tia Bartos, 
Rudy Arredondo. SECOND ROW: Sam Valenti, Melissa Sitze, Season Prewitt, Sarah Barnes, 
Angela Judkins, Kerry Hymes, Kristen VonGruben, Janell Neulinger. THIRD ROW: Becky Otte, 
Tracy Argao, Kevin Gaus, Josh Duncan, Jack Dabrowski, Stephanie Mattull, Ellen Diedrichsen, Lisa 
Huisinga. BACK ROW: Mark Benmuvhar, Andy Miller, Matt Heerboth, Kevin McWilliams, Alexis 
Niemeier, Douglas Eisele, Natasha Carter.

Alpha Gamma Delta
FRONT ROW: Meg Hildenbrandt, Jill Hatridge, Julie Suddarth-president, Melissa Pautler, 
Christine Hunt, Jill Franklin, Lizzie Schuerman, Janine Hall, Mary Johnston, Lindsay Smith. 
SECOND ROW: Meghan Finnegan, Katie Meadows, Linda Kues, Danelle Hlavacek, Beth 
Feldmann, Beth McCraken, Leslie McCullough, Abby Goedeker, Andrea Hein. THIRD ROW: Brity 
Webster, Emily Albright, Kate Schumacher Jennifer Misuraca, Beth Fahrney, Sara Schoomaker, 
Christina Clark, Mary Dziewa, Sara Walkenbach, Sara Rhoad. BACK ROW: Sally Walz, Caren 
DeGiacinto, Laura O'Brien, Tara Phillips Julie Schulte, Libby Malone, Stephanie Schmidt, Trish 
Mason, Susan Hensley.

Alpha Gamma Delta
FRONT ROW: Lori Bell, Harmony Cranford, Carrie Catlett, Jennifer Yu, Cheryl Rusching, Cathy 
Monroe, Kelin Sanders, Amanda Pillatsch, Sara Morris. SECOND ROW Jillian Sebastiao, Erin 
Smith, Brooke Brengard, Megan Lewis, Courtney Lehman, Sara Mitchell, Nicole Ruschmeier, 
Beth Boehme. THIRD ROW: Emily Hotfelder, Rebecca Henn, Dawn Volmert, Erin DeSutter, Carol 
Parsons, Madeline Herrmann, Jennifer Crow, Nichole Niehoff, Jennifer Davis. BACK ROW: Brandi 
Sweiger, Liz Klinkhamer, Kristi Hickam, Leslie Niemeier, Julie Jeffries Jacquelyn Holzmann, 
Amanda Jabbari, Sarah Barlar, Katy Olsztynski, Alison Duy.

Alpha Kappa Alpha
FRONT ROW: Kendra Gardiner, Janelle Lee-treasurer, Kia Hartfield-president, Linisha Mills-vice 
president, Angelicia Cooper-secretary, Rasheedah Merrick-secretary. BACK ROW: Lakisha Blue, 
Monica Wimbley, Crystal Tillman, Annette Hoskins, Franita Smith, LaTrice Stroud.

Alpha Kappa Lambda
FRONT ROW: Eric Davisson-vice president, Pat Kunc-vice president, Ryan Riggle, Jeff Locker-vice 
president, David Boennighausen-president,John Steffens-treasurer Jonathan Sparks, Mike 
Ebner-vice president. SECOND ROW: Brian Checksfield, Matt Powell, Brett Charbonneau, 
Michael Dennisberns, Steve Klotz, Luke Willman, Jason Struttmann. THIRD ROW: Dan Doerr, 
Adam Meyer, Todd Hillermann, Mike Keane, Peter Aydt, Shawn Hewitt, Brian Zid, Justin Brewer. 
BACK ROW: Bill Farr, Darryl Harvey, Mark Audet, Howard McAuliffe, Chuck Audet, Greg 
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Alpha Kappa Lambda
FRONT ROW: Jason Struttman, Adam Segel-Moss, Chris Chancellor, Curtis Mason, Brian 
Tremont, Matt Gallo, Mike Bartels, Paul Schuette. SECOND ROW: Tom Keeven, Kevin Poelker, 
Todd Wilmes, Dave Lamb, James Gallo, Jeremy Crenshaw, Ryan Morgan. THIRD ROW: Andrew 
Lohmeyer, Cory Long, Mike Lee, Brad Foulk, Kurt Hoevel, Mike Zung, Josh Robertson, Tim Byrd. 
BACK ROW: Andy Jensen, Bryan Rogers, Jason Keen, Jay Howald, Patrick Goeller, Brian Cook, 
Brian Bethel

Alpha Kappa Lambda
FRONT ROW: Adam Johnson, Roger Obrist, Christopher Nagelvoort, Joshua Brotman, John 
Morris Jess Dance, Mick Combs, Ryan Hagenow. SECOND ROW: Fahd Alikhan, Scott Bahr, Brian 
Stamm, Michael Wegan, Matt Byers, Curtis Russell, Zach Mast. BACK ROW: David Ilardi, Dominic 
Pisoni, Ed Dehner, Justin Menolascino, Jeremy Jackson, Todd Bahr.

Alpha Phi Alpha
FRONT ROW: Larry Asberry-president, Cecil Brooks-secretary, Joe Murchison-vice president, 
Demond Baine-adviser.

Alpha Phi Omega
FRONT ROW: Stephen Allen-adviser, Arthur Anthony-adviser, Anne Chopin-president, Stephaine 
Kellett, Kelly Klarenbeek-secretary, Vicki Ahn-vice president, Katie Poeppel-vice president, Amy 
Metzger, Gregg Gourde-vice president, Aaron Brewer. SECOND ROW: Dan Horst, April Orsborn, 
Stephanie Schaller-vice president, Beth Doling, Maggie Bauer, Robin McNaught, Dan Clark, 
Melanie Hurst, Tom Yoakum, Season Prewitt, Christine Clark. BACK ROW: Becky Veitch, James 
Roach, Melissa Johnson, Brianne Shaver, Christy Hall, Julie Bender, Allison Deppeler, Melissa 
Lochard, Marcie Brugnara, Julie Strandquist, Kristin Goodwin.

Alpha Phi Omega
FRONT ROW: C. Burnett, P. Stirnemann, D. Moore, C. Rudolph, J. Croghan, J. Berron, M. Wright, 
J. Dirksen, E. O'Toole, B. Amsden. SECOND ROW: S. Schnurbusch, J. Dobbs, S. Wright, J. Georgen, 
S. Morehouse, S. Bartek, E. Stone, J. Johnson, K. Turnure, A. Keune, K. Diefenderfer. THIRD ROW: 
M. Peppers, A. Beeson, M. Johanning, C. Kachulis, C. Ott, B. Evers, S. Schaefer, M. Spiegel, A. 
Felton, A. White. BACK ROW: N. Melrose, C. Houston, K. Vornberg, R. McCullar, T. Svendsen, S. 
Besand, A. Codutti, J. Bateman, M. Burger.

Alpha Phi Omega
FRONT ROW: K. Callanan, S. Carle, A. Rothermich, S. Humphreys, E. Hagemann, D. Eisele, S. 
Klaus, D. Kehr, J. Merrell, A. Compton. SECOND ROW: H. Rieger, S. Westlake, A. Glaser, M. Sides, 
C. Ross, J. Farrar, L. Pfaender, M. Leake, E. Wienke, A. Kopp, L. Ball. THIRD ROW: K. Durham, B. 
Cole, R. Hardin, J. Conine, A. Powell, B. Thome, P. Stock, J. Meyer, D. Hengtgen, H. Stalling. BACK 
ROW: B. Peuster, C.	Fish, S. Wise, D. Hutchison, J. Dehls, T. Veit, M. Sturm, S. Nobles, G. 
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Alpha Phi Omega
FRONT ROW: A. Ito, J. Paulson, A. Day, A. Kirchmer, R. Kramer, A. Oberdeck, C. Phillips, C. 
Johnston, L. Shaw, L. Dale. SECOND ROW: A. Williams, K. Hass, K. Cressman, M. Oestmann, S. 
Schmidt, L. Muegge, A. Lammon, L. Guilford, E. Pinter, C. Ma, N. Gandy. THIRD ROW: K. Ellis, L. 
Johnson, J. Early, K. Mattem, B. Cerutti, S. Dowil, C. Woods, R. Crinnion, A. Busse, J. Lonigro. 
BACK ROW: R. Shoemaker, L. Stoppelmann, A. Benton, C. Portell, D. Schmidt, M. Zerega, A. 
Mayson, J. Weiss, A. Wright.

Alpha Phi Sigma
FRONT ROW: Peter McVey-president, Melissa Reese-vice president, Lesley Kuhl-secretary, Sarah 
Davenport-treasurer. SECOND ROW: Phillip Flemming-historian, Julie Hoffman, Danielle 
Camarota, Krista Bradford, Rachelle Vida. BACK ROW: Lisa Eaton, Jennifer Adams, Mandy Peters, 
Michelle Pavlak.

Alpha Sigma Alpha
FRONT ROW: L. Franks, A. Robins, C. Gaydos, L. Crandall-president, L. Dooley-vice president, J. 
Meitz-vice president, A. Poehling-treasurer, K. Cappos, A. Sharp, J. Bieber. SECOND ROW: A. 
Millburg-historian, A.	Zorbas, S. Schlegel, T. Ross, J. Malone, G. Bellamy, J. Johnson, K. Pierce, 
M. Pavlak, J. Hoffman, J. Johnson. THIRD ROW: M. Rackers, E. Linke, J. Cappos, M. Kane, J. 
Melville, K. Mesnier, E. Lesczynski, L. Bachman, L. Garfield, L. Hyatt. BACK ROW: S. George, T. 
Palazzo, L. Campbell, M. Richardson, K. Chronister, K. Wargin, M. Dohack, S. Donnell, S. Strull.

Alpha Sigma Alpha
FRONT ROW: Kendra Antony, Kathryn Rumora, Erin Abeln, Shannon O'Rourke, Bethany Jost, 
Jackie Crecelius, Julie Keller. SECOND ROW: Kristy Hernandez, Sarah Rausch, Leslie Spears, 
Shanna Basala, Amanda Eggers, Betsy Birkenmeier, Laura Huey, Kelly Scherbel. BACK ROW: Mary 
Meyer, Patty Zorbas, Alana Moretti, Nora Teske, Simonie Bieber, Lauren Rase, Meg Stengel, 
Alison Hannon.

Alpha Sigma Gamma
FRONT ROW: K. Davis, M. Hollingsworth-president, M. Iwai-vice president, C Murphy-treasurer, 
A. Huntbach-secretary, E. McCluhan-secretary, H. Woods, S. Lesinger-historian, H. Dye, A. 
Piepenbrink. SECOND ROW: K. Vaughn, A. Allgood, M. Dooling, M. Wood, B. Koop, M. Phelan, L. 
Phadke, C. Moulin, C. Boyd, E. Wolf, M. Dill. THIRD ROW: J. Gallichio, A. Gifford, A. Urban, L. 
Wheeler, W. Weatherford, A. Wilier, J. Mathis, L. Berna, S. Whitcomb, S. Breuer, H. Leazer. BACK 
ROW: A. Rundle, K. Sheppard, K. Kluczny, M. Rauscher, L. Klinkhamer, K. Kellett, B. Turner, L. 
Heritage, S. Drum, A. Heeter.

Alpha Sigma Gamma
FRONT ROW: Jessi Schumacher, Diana King, Melissa Davis, Barb Schroeder, Julie Thien, Katie 
Reuther. SECOND ROW: Rachel Timm, Gretchen Timm, Karla Robert, Maria Javier, Angela 
Schmitz, Amy McKinney, Jennifer Nieweg. THIRD ROW: Meghan McQuiggan, Lanie Byrne, Lori 
Sickmann, Jennifer Moore, Cathy Feldmann, Julie Bussanmas, Erin Emerick, Melissa Miller. BACK 
ROW: Jaclyn York, Kenda Morado, Chris Auer, Rebecca Gjesfjeld, Gina Rotert, Jennifer Harmon, 
Andie Wilkerson, Jill Savlin, Brooke Hanson.

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Alpha Sigma Gamma
FRONT ROW: Sarah Gentry, Heather Hedrick, Bridget Muldoon, Katherine Anderson, Jennifer 
Regnery, Janelle Frye. SECOND ROW: Stephanie Rowe, Sara Reeb, Tina Bishop, Jenny Fadler, 
Rachel Wink. THIRD ROW: Melissa Sitze, Lisa Huisinga, Christina Callahan, Amanda Lewis, Kelly 
Dann. BACK ROW: Melissa McIntyre, Jennifer Smith, Chrissy Baker, Amy Tucker, Leslie Thomas.

American Marketing Association
FRONT ROW: Christina Burrus, Debi Cartwright-adviser, Anneliese Millburg-vice president, Julie 
Meitz-president, Amanda Eggers-vice president, Abby Sielfleisch-vice president, Jeff Wagner-
vice president, Angela Gain. SECOND ROW: Gina Bellamy, Simonie Bieber, Lori Franks, Jennifer 
Robinson, Kendra McGraw, Erin Harris, Barbara Skudrzyk, Cassie Oberhaus. BACK ROW: Elissa 
Ford, Casey Morris, Jason Ingenbohs, Matthew Muren, Jeffery Shine, Jason Head, Mike Morgus, 
Jeffrey Bauche.

American Medical Students Association
FRONT ROW: K. Nielsen-president, T. Ross-vice president, E. Lesczynski-treasurer, C. Wright-
secretary, A. Whitten, J. Adams, A. Deakin, J. Adams, J. Drinen, B. Moyer. SECOND ROW: K. 
Davis, C. DeGiacinto, D. Jones, A. Glaser, S. Taboada, L. Sachs, L. Ehlmann, C. Carr, C. Beckley. 
THIRD ROW: A. Lyons, J. Grayson, A. Gosney, J. Patterson, T. Pafford, A. Black, M. Langabee, K. 
Christopherson, L. Main, S. Barnes. BACK ROW: K. Morton, J. Curry, K. Pope, L. Enloe, D. 
Rutledge, E. Pulido, A. Schuhler, C. Ma, T. Phillips.

American Medical Students Association
FRONT ROW: K. Ingham, A. Langhammer, L. Wager, E. Schuster, C. Conley, S. Steinman, K. 
Scilligo, J. Brooks, L. Anderson, S. Naeger, J. Fagan. SECOND ROW: C. Felkerson, N. Grasch, A. 
Fulks, E. Tucker, S. Hurd, T. Garrett, J. Hoffman, C. Portell, J. Ferguson, M. Guirguis, J. Smith, L. 
Banks. THIRD ROW: M. Ruhl, V. Flury, E. Oborny, L. Walters, E. Halsey, A. Smith II, S. Davenport, 
S. Calhoun, R. Jones, T. Huesemann, C. Thompson. BACK ROW: N. Parikh, A. Parikh, D. Berardi, K. 
Rowe, A. Schultz, P. Flemming, R. Bambenek, W. Coats, J. Neill, A. Ryals, J. Hagen.

Art History Society
FRONT ROW: Mike Murawski-president, Chris Naffziger-treasurer, Nancy Lamon-vice president, 
Alison Robins-secretary. SECOND ROW: Janeen Traen, Bryna Campbell, Stuart Henn, Jonathan 
Walton, Jennifer Teter, Sarah Schedler. BACK ROW: Marjorie Best, Kjell Hahn, Missy Jones, 
Jimmy Kuehnle, Heather Lynch, Joan Rogers.

Association for Computing Machinery
FRONT ROW: Nick Bastean-secretary, Sean Foy-president, Ben Marolt. BACK ROW: Niroshini 
Perera, Mohammad Hossain, Josh Highley, Kanchana Yahampath.

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Association of Black Collegians
FRONT ROW: Tony Brookins-president, Kendra Gardiner-vice president, Kimberley Joseph-
treasurer, Franchesca Little-secre-tary, Jeremiah McCluney. SECOND ROW: Aesha Williams, 
Kenneth Martin, Celia Fritz-Watson, LaJeanne Grinnage. BACK ROW: Bunmi Okunade, Jocelyn 
Sanders, Ayanna Bradley.

Audubon Society
FRONT ROW: Amy Linsenbardt, Jeremy Driskell, Kristy SeBlonka. BACK ROW: Jason Dabrowski, 
Ryan Cody, Bill Haugen, Erin Hodschayan.

Bacchus and Gamma
FRONT ROW: Theresa Doll-president, Bethany Schmich, Carrie Foiles, Eric Stover, Tim 
Stegemann-adviser. SECOND ROW: Alicia Ito, Angie Kramer, Shannon Lantz, Alison Robins. BACK 
ROW: Amanda Stephens, Beth McCracken, Janine Hall, Denys Freyling, R. J. Pratt.

Baptist Student Union
FRONT ROW: Greg Xander-staff, Phil McIntosh, Kayla Rowe, Russell Hardy-team leader, Kenneth 
Boyce-team leader, Rob Simms-team leader. SECOND ROW: Devin Weishuhn, Adrianna Mayson, 
Marilyn Clark, Lindsay Combs, Sara Sandker, Erica Duenow, Corinne Jeppson. THIRD ROW: Kevin 
Martin, Don Schisler, Mechelle Davis, Kimberly Austin, Sarah Lovern, Jay Elton, Amy Johnson, 
Ryan Miller. BACK ROW: Jennifer Schisler, John Wolfe, Peter Bess, Zachary Burden, Lucas Ward, 
Kevin Nance, Ross Donaldson.

Baptist Student Union
FRONT ROW: K. Septeowski, J. Crossett, C. Eatherton, S. Ripley, J. Flowers, A. Ridenhour. 
SECOND ROW: J. Crawford, K. Hediger, C. Schnellbacher, S. Kelley, K. Stanley, E. Burns, L. 
Bohack, S. Stovall, N. Livingston. THIRD ROW: S. Manual, S. Kern, K. Neathery, K. Bergthold, R. 
Clouse, A. Earl, K. Shelver, J. Berg, S. Buchholtz. BACK ROW: E. Rea, J. Watson, S. Swain, L. 
Williams, G. Fisher, J. Cross, N. Maassen, H. Murray, M. Pulliam.

Beta Beta Beta
FRONT ROW: C. Beckley, K. Davis, E. Abram, A. Pesina, L. Walters-president, A. Orsborn, E. 
Summers, C. Tracy, S. Taboada, L. Sachs, J. Smart. SECOND ROW: T. Phillips, A. Chopin, M. 
Pavlak, K. Klarenbeek, M. Langabee, S. Hayes, L. Wager, M. Foster, S. Hentges, S. Weiss, B. Liang, 
S. Davenport. THIRD ROW: R. Ramirez, R. Perrtree, E. Hahn, K. Miller, E. Machens, R. Johnston, 
R. Jones, J. Brooks, S. Lovern, A. Linsenbardt, K. Nielsen, A. Dichsen. BACK ROW: M. Mayo, K. 
Scilligo, A. Risius, L. Anderson, E. Schuster, C. DeGiacinto, P. Luensmann, V. Yalamanchili, J. 
Drinen, J. Herrera-adviser.

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Beta Omega Beta
FRONT ROW: Angela Coonley-president, Aubrey Hawley-vice president, Hannah Lenon-
secretary, Jennifer Wrightam-treasurer. BACK ROW: Michelle Harker, Naedrie Olmstead, 
Hannah Karll, Melanie Freidline.

Beta Theta Pi
FRONT ROW: Dustin Sollars, Lucas Carpenter, James Hubler-vice president, Matthew Fowler-
president, Dhyan Suresh, Downey Fitzgerald-secretary. SECOND ROW: Thomas Peck, Barry 
Wagoner, Benjamin Jankowski, Travis Wilson, Mike McElhone. THIRD ROW: Jason Turk, Richard 
Sykora, Brad Comstock, Andrew Twellman, Casey Whalley, Shane Collins. BACK ROW: Ryan 
Rossiter, Bradford Wilmotte, Alan Bancroft, Jarrett Marshall, Darren Parkes, Brandon Sather, 
Roger Andrews.

Beta Theta Pi
FRONT ROW: William Childress, Nathan Rueckert, Josh Mareschal, Andrew Lewis, Steven 
Majors, Brian Umali. SECOND ROW: Brett Thompson-secretary, Jon Becker, Matthew Rotert, 
James Rocchio, Mitch Kunert, Erik Simms, David Harris. THIRD ROW: Jonathon Schnitzler, Jason 
Mayberry, Brian Estey, Peter Lyskowski, Matt Walczewski, Peter McVey. BACK ROW: Michael 
Aschoff, Brian Bauer, John Wicklein, Bryce Henderson, Matt Birkel, Jason Hubbard, Dan 
Thomann.

Beta Theta Pi
FRONT ROW: Matthew Hawkins, Vijay Yalamanchili, Brian Buehrlen, Greg Thompson, Jake 
Rodemann, Tony Esterly. SECOND ROW: Brandonn Harris, Ajay Patel, Thomas Wolff, Jay 
Farrington, Terry Weber, Josh Devine. THIRD ROW: Brad Ross, Josh Duncan, Vyas Suresh, 
Douglas Eisele, William Schlegel, David Widaman. BACK ROW: Sam Grefrath, Jeff Gamber, Andy 
Kern, Brad DuValeus, Matthew Driskill.

Blanton-Nason Senate
FRONT ROW: Kirsten Procter-president, Melissa Shriver-vice president, Kathlene Niehoff-
secretary, Elizabeth Bosch-treasurer, Amy Hall-historian, Beth Thome, Stacy Kraus-hall director. 
BACK ROW: Heather Carmack, Andrea Cherbonnier, Racheal Ruble, Heather Collier, Joleen 
Addleman, Jessica Inch, Cheri Richter, Melinda McAllister.

Blue Key National Honor Fraternity
FRONT ROW: Nathan Stark-president, David Boennighausen-treasurer, Matthew Gervase-
secretary, Kevin Fuller, Michael Hoskovec, Tim Sandfort, Kevin Punswick, Tyler Rauert. BACK 
ROW: Giuseppe Giardina, Bryan Traughber, Jess Dance, Andrew Roth, Gerard Giammanco, Ryan 
Brueckmann, Brad Wilson, Christopher Flieger, Justin Cox, Rudy Arredondo.

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Business Administration Club
FRONT ROW: Jennifer Littrell-president, Debbie Stang, Erin Harris, Andrew Pollman-treasurer. 
BACK ROW: Nick Creech, Erin Hodschayan, Jason Head.

Campus Christian Fellowship
FRONT ROW: M. Lowry, N. Curl, T. Hudson, D. Mason, E. Wright, J. Hainline, D. Phelps, A. 
Akester-campus minister, B. Herndon, T. Bounds. SECOND ROW: M. Lippincott, A. Bunyard,
B. Truschinger, A. Hampton, J. Garvin, T. McCutcheon, G. Miesner, E. Kendrick, R. Ruble, E. 
Linville, L. Johnson. THIRD ROW: C. Webb, K. Bercos, R. Kersting, N. Jones, S. Lile, H. Collier, J. 
Ritter, K. Deems, T. Eby, M. Watson. BACK ROW: P. Hough, L. Hicks, R. Siemer, A. Wherry, J. 
Lindsay, J. Symes, C. Milles, D. Ferguson, B. Franke, C. Crandall, J. White.

Campus Christian Fellowship
FRONT ROW: Andrea Levinson, Sara Swenson, Stacey Swenson, Beth Siemer, Stephanie Merkel, 
Shelli James, Samantha Brackett, Lenos Miller. SECOND ROW: Jessica Lindsay, Jennifer Pruett, 
Erica Baker, Laurie Wager, Bobbie Brackett, Lacy Belt, Douglas Reside. THIRD ROW: Darcy 
Williams, Carolyn Tracy, Danny Pettit, Brandy Lawrence, Katy Anselmo, Megan Quigley, Kristen 
Leiby, Katie Albers. BACK ROW: Lauren Webb, Jamie Fischber, Sarah Mohrman, Jessica Sausto, 
Andrew Plett, Kurt Bethel, Miriam Block, Michael Bishop II.

Campus Crusade for Christ
FRONT ROW: Tera Hermann, Lori Anderson, Mark Guirguis, Jessi Dobbins, Heidi Lorimor, Shelby 
Swan. SECOND ROW: Tim Roth, Angela Marstall, Kristen Findley, Mandi Lamb, Vince Bissey. 
THIRD ROW: Victoria Farny, Bill Peper, Robert Osgood, John Marstall. BACK ROW: Ben Mulford, 
Brandon Lemons, Todd Brooks, Gary Kueper, Nathan Chisholm.

Campus PALS
FRONT ROW: Gretchen Timm-president, Rhonda Rathke-vice president, Lisa Smith-historian, 
Chrissy Baker, Holly Estrem, Rachel Wink, Jocelyn Williams, Annie Christain. SECOND ROW: Katie 
Scilligo, Eilene Kuehnle, Katie Nielsen, Kendra Wilson, Megan Meneely, Christie Williamsen, 
Gregory Guckes, Corey Crandall. BACK ROW: Katie Sisson, Gregory Dessau, Jessica Saucier, Kim 
Creer, Chris Forcelledo, Shannon Bruns, Katherine Lenhart, Rachel Timm.

Cantoria
FRONT ROW: Jillian Daco, Roanne Lane, Dominic Armstrong-secretary, Paula Lampe, Johnnie 
Hubert-president, C. Michael Porter, Katie Ware-historian, Angela Diester, Amy Bauer, Jennifer 
Floyd. SECOND ROW: Geoff Stumbaugh, Jennifer Fansler, John Peluso, Matthew Wilson, Frank 
Fleschner, Stephanie Cox, Rachel Westfall, Emily Nelson, Emily Francis, Michelle Vezzoli. THIRD 
ROW: Rachel Haffey, Katherine Krueger, Katie Uldall, Emily Keen, Julie Sullivan, Tristan 
Frampton, Vince Chandler. BACK ROW:Emily Nelson, Ross Donaldson, A. Mark Rowland, 
Jonathan Brader, Doug Baer, Kimberlee Mastrangelo.
 
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Captains' Round Table
FRONT ROW: Cathryn Brown, Nathan Artz-secretary, Leo Smith-vice president, Kevin Punswick-
president, Erin Connors, Beth Luebbering. BACK ROW: Alison Sparks, Tim Sandfort, Jen Vogt, 
Mike Peterson, Mike Enright, Brent Nelson, Melissa Kane, Cathy Monroe.

Cardinal Key National Honor Society
FRONT ROW: Alison Sparks-president, Kiya Willis-vice president, Jennifer Herron-secretary, 
Catherine Gain-treasurer, Kristin Orf, Nicole Winters-historian. SECOND ROW: Leslie Miles, Angie 
Kramer, Laura Crandall, Susan Bertelsmeyer, Sonya Burgers, Katie Scioneaux, Susan Bach. BACK 
ROW: Heather Droste, Brette Hart, Erin Summers, Michelle Bandy, Stephanie Schlegel, Jill 
Quigley.

Catholic Newman Center
FRONT ROW: Ken Hussey-president, Ken Lederle-vice president, Angela Schmitz, Bettie 
Lesczynski-director, Greg Flaherty, Aaron Nord, Jason Schafer, Benjamin Story, Katie Boettcher, 
Brian Flowers. SECOND ROW: Aaron Schiltz, Bryan Fish, Eric Veile, Erika Hernandez, Michelle 
Morrison, Christina Veit, Angela Hardin, Amanda White, Christina Fish, Ally Mizulski, Beth Evers, 
Joe Klug, Jeremy Early. BACK ROW: Stacia Hentges, Julie Noelker, Christine Hrncirik, Sara 
Schmitt, Carmen Gruchalla, Nicole Gandy, Jeri Munsterman, Eric Reuther, Amy Heidotten, 
Rachel Westhoff, Monica Lehmann, Lora England.

CHANL
FRONT ROW: Brett Logan-president, Kyle Harrison-vice president, Amy Holland-secretary, Dave 
Hutchison-treasurer, Jo Ann Croghan, David Unger-adviser. SECOND ROW: Leanne Miller, 
Racheal Ruble, Jessica Jackson, Jennifer Altis, Rachael Clouse, Andrea Bullerdieck, Molly 
Zuroweste-adviser. THIRD ROW: Lisa Sherrill, Joshua Luetkemeyer, Maryann York, Heather 
Collier, Amy Drake, Shannon Wise. BACK ROW: Meghana Patel, Justin Ream, Navtaij Sangha, Jim 
Cupples, Melanie Barrett.

Chi Alpha
FRONT ROW: Bobbie Brackett, Mike Bishop, Samantha Brackett. BACK ROW: Amanda Rouse, 
Kayla Rowe, Robbie Johnson-campus pastor, Gaysha Miesner.

CHOICE
FRONT ROW: Matt Brooker, Joseph Ruggeri-president, Heather Stalling-vice president, Brian 
Stamm-treasurer, Jo Ann Croghan. SECOND ROW: Brandon Duke, Dustin Gossett, Amanda 
Jabbari, Tara Huesemana, Tim Hanrahan, Brady Miller. BACK ROW: Jennifer Gravemann, Erin 
Machens, Kerrith Quigley, Heather Lasher, Nolan White.
 
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Circle K International
FRONT ROW: Sara Biggs, John Armstrong-president, Carrie Johnson-vice president, Michelle 
Bandy-secretary, Kristy SeBlonka-treasurer, Josh Davis, Allison Holt. SECOND ROW: James Neill, 
Sandra Tenbrink, Nancy Lupardus, Stephanie Hawkins, Jessica Chapman, Joleen Addleman, 
Leslie Proud. BACK ROW: Ashley Scullen, Jennifer Schwartz, Summer Willis, Sara Casey, Heather 
Craig, Amanda Broyles, Katrina Reschly, Dani Logan.

Coalition of African-American Women
FRONT ROW: April Howard, Nicole Jenkins-secretary, Cherayla Davis, Melissa Derrick, Kimberley 
Joseph, Jocelyn Sanders-treasurer. SECOND ROW: Linda Seidel-adviser, Erika Price-historian, 
Kalynda Smith, Karena Singleton, Becky Becker-adviser. THIRD ROW: Misako Takashima, Kanika 
Pope, Bunmi Okunade, Kristie Lyons, Celia Fritz-Watson, Patricia Granberry, Yolanda Dale, Carla 
Ezell. BACK ROW: Norie Inoue, Tonya Sanders, Ayanna Bradley, Cassie Tate, Misato Ito, Courtnie 
Wilson, Jamille Curry.

Collegiate Music Educators National Conference
FRONT ROW: Claudine Baehr-president, Kim Harris-vice president, Katy Anselmo-secretary, Ken 
Lederle-treasurer. BACK ROW: Christine Banaskavich, Katie Boettcher, Eric Veile, Kate 
Christman, Ashley Amer.

Communication Disorders Association
FRONT ROW: Emily Sides, Lisa Jones-vice president, Adelle Willer-president, Emily Timmermann-
treasurer, Lisa Berna-historian, Amanda Cox. SECOND ROW: Alison Berti, Jamie Rost, Kierin 
Ellman, Regan Fuemmeler, Kelly Beck, Jocelyn Williams, Rachael Clouse, Shelli James, Teneshia 
Milligan. THIRD ROW: Megan Dunn, Michelle Thompson, Lauren Pfaender, Jenny Garvin, Andrea 
Krogmeier, Jill Hatridge, Mary Dziewa, Elizabeth Scheperle, Joy Schmitz. BACK ROW: Alissa 
Kirchmer, Amy Chinn, Jennifer Watson, Heather Brady, Becky Boxleitner, Heather Craig, Amy 
McGuire, Heidi Bevill, Jessica Robinson.

Delta Chi
FRONT ROW: Joey Schmitz, Peter Noel-secretary, David Albert-president, Erik Moore-vice 
president, John Bennett. SECOND ROW: Kevin Shipp, Joseph Litwiller, Robert Reale, Dave 
Overfelt, Joshua Wenz, Bryan Liang. THIRD ROW: Matthew Lewis, A. John Glover, Jeffrey Lowe, 
Karan Ward, Jim Eufinger, David Schnieders. BACK ROW: Jacob Orrison, Adam Kos, Chris 
Rutherford, Daniel Ribaudo.

Delta Sigma Pi
FRONT ROW: Jaime Geer-president, LeeAnn Hoff-vice president, Mandy Riekeberg-vice 
president, Brian Dull-vice president, Kim West-vice president, Cathy Stevener, Leigh Cottingham, 
Sarah Corso, Rahil Calcuttawala, Shanee Perkins. SECOND ROW: Jothy Jacob, Kendra McGraw, 
Tricia Larkin, Christy Pickett, Wayne Prichard, Deena Boyd, Nathan Stark, Jennifer Davis, Jacob 
Pfeuffer, Kim Klussman, Kelly Heilman. BACK ROW: Kristen Hughes, Julie Berger, Anne Lueken, 
Suzanne Bryan, Michelle Rohrer, Eileen Luechtefeld, Renee Wenger, Dominic Pisoni, Christa 
Rutledge, Ivaylo Grigorov.
 
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Delta Sigma Pi
FRONT ROW: Meghan Lynch, Carolyn Meade, Deborah Hengtgen, Cassie Oberhaus, Sarah 
Montgomery, Amy Franzen, Amy Weinberger, Amy Johnson. SECOND ROW: Amanda Wilsman, 
Susan Hein, Jonathan Meisel, Jay Elton, Scott Haarmann, Carrie Reynolds, Matthew Bowen, 
David Hedrick, Jaclyn Hentges. BACK ROW: Daniel Murphy, Bryan Selzer.

Delta Sigma Theta
FRONT ROW: Monica Blackmon-treasurer, Julie Amico-vice president, Shellie Mayes-president, 
Kesha Facen-secretary, Jennifer Floyd-secretary. BACK ROW: Hamani Henderson, Temeka Lewis, 
Tyra Harris, Angela Newton.

Delta Zeta
FRONT ROW: Miranda Feldmann, Liz O'Neil, Brette Hart-secretary, Mary Ann McKenzie-vice 
president, Heather Droste-president. Susan Bertelsmeyer, Becky Partridge, Valerie Hopkins. 
SECOND ROW: Melissa Forbes, Claire Kemna, Christy Jensen, Meaghan Hurst, Stephanie Bertel, 
Andrea Behr, Elizabeth Maloney, Tara Plumley. THIRD ROW: Ann Hendrix, Angela Ernst, Gwen 
Robertson, Erin Halsey, Erin Scott, Cari Schulte, Becki Lamb, Kari Hesselbach. BACK ROW: Haley 
Smith, Amanda Cox, Lisa Ziembiec, Jacki Becker, Allison Musser, Sarah Gain, Melody Gebhart, 
Elena Korynta.

Delta Zeta
FRONT ROW: J. Moore, A. Schaus, K. Callanan, D. Schlattmann, S. Hanebutt, S. Granda, A. 
Rhomberg, D. Farrar, J. Dunn. SECOND ROW: G. Atkinson, W. Noteis, M. Bambenek, L. Huxol, S. 
Ritter, K. Rice, A. Mitchell, K. Hagenhoff, Y. Mogharreban. THIRD ROW: J. de la Fuente, K. 
Barrett, J. Smith, E. Schafers, M. Mikus, M. Burger, H. Novotnak, M. Powis, L. Sherman, K. Kenny. 
BACK ROW: J. Callow, L. Taylor, K. Koch, J. Monaghan, T. Davison, J. Wolff, K. Scioneaux, L. 
Sladek, L. Gamlin, M. Ramatowski.

Detours
FRONT ROW: Alyssa Conine-editor in chief, James Roach-managing editor, Jennifer Trier-art 
director, Dan Beaury-photo editor, Hannah Lucas-advertising manager, David Fortney-adviser. 
SECOND ROW: Sarah Dwiggins, Emily Hagemann, Sara Baker, Lena Hartley, Heather Lasher. 
BACK ROW: Earliana McLaurin, Leslie Dunn, Sarah Ripley, Becca Johnson, Joe Rothermich.

Diabetes Education & Awareness for Life
FRONT ROW: Melissa Reese, David Widitz, Jeff Knese, Karin Wirsig. BACK ROW: Kathy Widitz, 
Benjamin Mason, Greg Knese, Karli Kujawa.
 
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Dobson Hall Radio
FRONT ROW: Jonathan Reed, Jeffrey Bernth-general manager, Jennifer Henry, David Chojnacki, 
Jared Kwarta. SECOND ROW: Karen Stranghoener, Brian Russell, Leretta Vaughn, Katie Yoell, 
Xander Kennedy. BACK ROW: Bobby Francis, Christopher Ross, Erik Wytrwal, Melissa Smith, 
Daniel Appelbaum.

Dobson Hall Senate
FRONT ROW: Richard Smith, Scott Hammack-treasurer, Josh Thomas-vice president, Joy 
Pfalzgraf-president, Lisa Amy-secretary, Jennifer Ohlendorf, Adrianna Mayson-historian. 
SECOND ROW: Jessica Ley, Maryann York, Shanna Schaefer, Kelly Ehrlich, Jayme Ferguson, 
Rachael Clouse. BACK ROW: Jack Vaughan, Meghana Patel, Zachary Burden, Anna Codutti.

Echo
FRONT ROW: Colleen Brown, Sara Stites, Tina Patel, Megan Delaney, Jeremy Early-editor in 
chief, Tina Anshus, Heather Adams, Ally Mizulski. SECOND ROW: Carey Michenfelder, Cheryl 
Beckley, Ginny Windels, Jo Ann Croghan, Stephanie Allder, Tinia Gray, Jenifer Zurovsky, April 
Kramme, Jenny Fadler, Niroshini Perera. THIRD ROW: Erin Machens, Elizabeth Hoppis, Sitinga 
Kachipande, Kristen Stanley, Christina Veit, Jessica Sausto, Beth Evers, Tara Phillips, Ashley 
Amer. BACK ROW: Jennifer Main, Ashleigh Starke, Amy Heidotten, John Hagen, Eric Meyer, Teri 
Patterson, Corinne Jeppson, Earliana McLaurin.

Equestrian Team
FRONT ROW: Heidi Schubert-historian, Suzanne Maddy-treasurer, Brooke Brengard-vice 
president, Mary Medder-president, Danielle Dearinger-secretary, Don DeLaney-coach. SECOND 
ROW: Katie Fletcher, Tara Weeks, Sara Sandker, Stephanie Waters, Jill Ireland, Sarah Karutzman. 
THIRD ROW: Jennifer Scott, Jennie Brann, Becky McGinnis, Carrie Bubb, Rheanne Duzenberry, 
Chrissy Slape. BACK ROW: Jennifer DeHart, Kaleb Nunan, Liz Hicks, Ashley Hagan.

Eta Sigma Gamma
FRONT ROW: Melissa Scifert, Michelle McKean-treasurer, Elizabeth Karstens-vice president, 
Sarah West-president. SECOND ROW: Robyn Hiatt, Allyson Morch, Julie Bender, Eileen Webber, 
Nichole Grasch. THIRD ROW: Denys Freyling, Shane Layton, Alexa Cook, Tara Phillips, Laura 
Green. BACK ROW: Bryan Hotujec, Jason Fagan, Karrisa Weidinger, Mark Guirguis, Downey 
Fitzgerald.

Financial Management Association
FRONT ROW: Scott Bowling-president, Heather Tomes-vice president, Melanie Barrett-vice 
president, Amy Taucher-secretary, Holly Farkes-treasurer. BACK ROW: Kristin Rosebery, Jarrett 
Marshall, Jennifer Wolff.
 
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Franklin Street Singers
FRONT ROW: Crystal Schrage, Kerra Barr, Britni Kaelin, Kim Mastrangelo. SECOND ROW: Matt 
Lampe, Tom Gehlbach, David Edgington, Katie Ware, Melia Johnson, Nicole Bradhurst, Dawn 
McKee. THIRD ROW: Mark Sulzer, Jon Whitley, John Haefele, John Hubert, Alan Altmansberger, 
John Peluso, John Pinkston, Ryan Miller, Casey Morris, Andy Levy, Rafeal Ross-Ward, Danny 
Pettit, Craig Higgins. BACK ROW: Nate Petersen, Melissa Mulvaney, Tara Eby, Tessa Cuculich, 
Ken Nash, Paula Lampe, Aaron McPherson.

Freshman Activities Coordinating Team
FRONT ROW: Caren DeGiacinto-historian, Dr. Doug Daubert-adviser, Susan Bertelsmeyer, Ryan 
Brueckmann-treasurer, Ashley Nassau. SECOND ROW: Laura Crandall, Christy Truesdell, 
Brandonn Harris, Brette Hart, Kristin Orf. BACK ROW: Tim Sandfort, Melissa Forbes, Jaclyn 
Hentges, Benjamin Jankowski.

Habitat for Humanity
FRONT ROW: Lauren Kreis, Jennifer Littrell-secretary, Ed O'Toole-treasurer, Missie Brittain. BACK 
ROW: Joseph Brooks, Jennifer Main, Teri Patterson, Abigail Risius, Sarah Brandenburger, Amy 
Ennenbach.

Habitat for Humanity
FRONT ROW: Kelly Metcalf, Kate Strobel-vice president, Heather Rasmussen-president, Rebecca 
Hennekes, Terrence Waldren. BACK ROW: Katie Croker, Teri Patterson, Erin Prescott, Jennifer 
Main, Theresa Bono.

Hispanics of Latin American Descent
FRONT ROW: Joseph Mossey-president, Adriana Pequeno-vice president, Nancy Noecker-
secretary, Elizabeth Wienke. BACK ROW: Amberly Lebeck, April Langhammer, Katherine 
Langhammer, Sofia Taboada.

Horseman's Association
FRONT ROW: Melissa Shriver, Christina Truesdale-president, Liz Hicks, Katie Schroeder-historian, 
Jennie Brann, Sara Sandker, Jennifer Duncan. SECOND ROW: Laura Fisher, Dodi Wear, Danielle 
Dearinger, Cassie Hanusa, Katice Bost, Johanna Westin. THIRD ROW: Jill Ireland, Sarah Krutzman, 
Melissa Coonfield, Katie Bergthold, Megan Menefen, Elizabeth Rea, Susan Fuhrman. BACK ROW: 
Stephanie Waters, Laci Cook, Becca McFarland, Takeshi Ken Noto, Eric Meyer, Crystal Shriver, 
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Index
FRONT ROW: Lora England-editor in chief, Adam Gebhardt-managing editor, Emily Gerken-news 
editor, Shawn Slick-opinions editor, Jacob Wegman-sports editor, Timothy Grimes-ad manager, 
Amy Sanders-head copy editor, Sean Foy-online editor. BACK ROW: Jen Henry, Melanie 
Freidline, Elaine Lillquist, Jennifer Cribb, Jennifer Trier, Sarah Dwiggins, Katie Svoboda, James 
Roach, Jon Nones, Brett Daee, David Fortney-adviser.

Interfraternity Council
FRONT ROW: Christopher O'Neal-president, Brian Casey, Matt Mueller, Dominic Pisoni, John 
Ayres, Sean O'Brien. SECOND ROW: Russell Rawlings, Rex Ramirez, Brett Logan, Scott Haarmann, 
Jason Hubbard. BACK ROW: Eric Stover, Geoffery Mueller, Jesse Fortney-adviser.

International Club
FRONT ROW: Valerie Fend, Kartik Gaddam, Janaka Madawela-president, Rahul Joshi-vice 
president, Andreas Ekstrom, Imran Jamal. SECOND ROW: Kristen Shelver, Miyo Saeki, Samadhini 
Jayakody, Erandi Lelwela, Andrea Cherbonnier, Satomi Maeda, Sitinga Kachipande. THIRD ROW: 
Emmanuelle Alvarez, Katherine Langhammer, April Langhammer, Anita Stoyanova, Kanchana 
Yahampath, Shalin Lazar. BACK ROW: Anne Cecile Corneillet, Takeshi Noto, Raphael Trantoul, 
Vamsee Sistla, Amit Thaker.

International Club
FRONT ROW: Niroshini Perera, Shuang Li, Jiri Miki, Susan Kartiko, Nilanjan Chattoraj, 
Mohammed Hoque. SECOND ROW: Anne-Virginia Moinon, Magalie Graux, Shahid Shamsu, Soeb 
Ahmed, Celestine Purification, Rubuyath Bahar, Misako Takashima. THIRD ROW: Katice Bost, 
Akiko Ogo, Sofia Taboada, Yu Tawada, Mohammad Hossain, Yumiko Takahashi. BACK ROW: 
Norie Inoue, Misato Ito, Catherine Hollande, Thomas Leroux, Kenichi Morita.

Investments Club
FRONT ROW: Andy Kern-president, Jonathan Reed-vice president, Joseph Brooks. BACK ROW: 
Patrick McGee, Christina Fish, Amanda White.

Kappa Delta Pi
FRONT ROW: Melissa Kendrick, Becky Russell, Trisha Lewis, Shelley Mundhenk. BACK ROW: 
Jennifer Bodenhamer, Andrew Mullen, Brad Ross, Megan Matusiak.
 
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KTRM
FRONT ROW: Andrew Ashbaugh, Luke Willman-station manager, Jeffrey Bernth-chief 
announcer, Kirby DeMoss-promotion director, Amberly Lebeck-music director, Jennifer Henry-
news director, Julia Pankiewicz-continuity director, Jacob Fleischer. SECOND ROW: Rebecca 
Holtane, Sarah Dwiggins, Katie Svoboda, Joe Klug, Sarah Young, Kari Schuster, Stacey Bumpus. 
BACK ROW: Rhonda Rathke, Eric Proebsting, Andy Unnerstall, Adam Kos, Curtis Mason, Dan 
Doerr, Michael Heien, Andrew Kuhlmann.

Lambda Alpha Epsilon
FRONT ROW: Sarah Reid-president, James Bredeman-vice president, Nathan Kovarik-treasurer, 
Janelle Zupancic. SECOND ROW: Jodi Banocy, Katie Meadows, Liz Klein, Kristy Masten, Linda 
Kues. BACK ROW: Stephen Dowil, Flannery Brill, Christopher Guillory, Erin Brown, Joseph 
Clemmer.

Lambda Chi Alpha
FRONT ROW: James Knowles III, Peter Eatherton-secretary, Ryan Brueckmann-vice president, 
John McMenamy-vice president, Mike Favazza, Christ Hurst, Andrew Mullen, Fred Shaffer-
adviser. SECOND ROW: Jeff Brown, Tim Hanrahan, Jose Calderon, William Schorg, Jeremy Bright, 
Eric Reckamp, Dan Rueth, Matthew Gorton, Brian Finlay. BACK ROW: William Cockrill, Damon 
Berardi, Benjamin Greer, Brad Wilson, Danny Dolan, Storm Huse, Tom Qualls, Jim Rosenberger.

Lambda Chi Alpha
FRONT ROW: Patrick Finney, Eric Harper, Kenneth Husse, Johnathan Sept, Ryan White, Stephen 
Schwarz. SECOND ROW: Thomas Sullivan, Tim Glover, Brett Henderson, Scott Haarmann, 
Matthew Kahn, Brian Coady, David Rinderknecht, Vasean Nixon, Paul Pagano. THIRD ROW: 
Benjamin Karlson, Nicholas Greiner, Tristan Lovenduski, William Beine, Phillip Flemming, Brian 
Lux, Johnathan Edwards, Kevin Bley. BACK ROW: Michael Martinez, Ryan Bertels, Kyle Fieleke, 
Kevin Doll, Tyler Spiegel, Adam Bichsel, Christopher Vogt, Eric Blinkinsop.

Latter Day Saint Student Association
FRONT ROW: Marissa Holmes-president, Josh Leckbee, Steve Gliske, Robert O'Brien. BACK ROW: 
Kristen Erekson, Rebecca Dall, Sabrina Barker, Tom Salt, Joseph Chernich, Ann Carter.

Lifestyle Advocacy Program
FRONT ROW: Shawn Slick, Katie Thacker. BACK ROW: Erin DeSutter, Heather Eklund, Jacquelyn 
Ross.
 
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Lutheran Student Fellowship
FRONT ROW: Elizabeth Scheperle-president, Nicholas Fuller-vice president, Karen Dierking-
secrckary, Erin Hodschayan-historian, Erin Kruenegel, Emily Gluesing, Danette Thomas. SECOND 
ROW; Amy Linsenbardt, Bich Pham, Larissa Ball, Ellen Axmear, Alisha Smyth, Angela Wahome, 
Erin Werner, Joshua Boehme. BACK ROW; Wendy Franklin, Elizabeth Hahn, Adam Dichsen, Uriah 
Kiehl; Derdk White, Johh Scott, Andrew Schultz, Andrew Schermbeck.

MAGIC
FRONT ROW: Nathan Personett-president, Benjamin Edwards-vice president, Melissa Essinger-
secretary, Sarah Barnard-treasurer, Cherish Dow-adviser. SECOND ROW: Jim Cupples, Annie 
Bullerdieck, Jennifer Altis, Bethany Orda, Chanda Ayers, Justin Kempf BACK ROW: Megan Cotter, 
Amy Huedepohl, Marbree Simpson, Adam Kos, Paul Wade

Mediators Assisting Disputants
FRONT ROW: Amanda Beeson-secretary, Matthew Webber-Vice president, Turk Behlmann, Katy 
Walz-president. BACK ROW: Missie Brittain, Nathaniel Thwing, Alicia lto.
Medieval Society

Medieval Society
FRONT ROW: Sarah Yancey, Jennifer Davis, Elizabeth Shannon, Laura Rhodes. BACK ROW: Chris 
Josephs, Tim Scott, Anne Leicht, Jennifer Burkett, Harry Cobern.
Student Fellowship

Monitor
FRONT ROW: Mathew Webber-editor, Erin Hucke-editor, Jesse Pasley-co-editor, Marie Toeno. 
SECOND ROW: Olivera Bratich, Cameron Moore, Heather Mosley, Ben Braun, Kristen Crenshaw. 
THIRD ROW: Paul Kingston, Leslee White, Shawn Gilmore-poetry editor, Loretta Vaughn. BACK 
ROW: Andy Dandino, Andy Staggenborg, Jay Peterson; Chris Vernon, Takeshi Noto.

National Education Association
FRONT ROW: K. Clapp-adviser, B. Ross, J. Fadler-secretary/ treasurer, M. Hollingsworth-vice 
president, J. Mathis-president, B. Russell-vice president, A. Kopp-historian, L. Hoffman-historian. 
SECOND ROW: A. Lewis, T. Lewis, J. Gatheman, C. Burnett, R. Clouse, A. White, C. Green, R. 
McCullar, N. Livingston, J. K. Hammons. THIRD ROW: S. Reeb, M. Matusiak, J. Bodenhamer, L. 
Mues, T. Hermann, E. Duenow, J. Kohlbrecher, E. Kendrick, D. Kehr, S. Starnes. BACK ROW: J. 
Harris, M. Peters, S. Biggs, M. Meneely, K. Wilson, A Huedepohl, M. Rauscher, S. Mundhenk, L. 
Dale, M. Dooling.
 
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National Pan-Hellenic Council
FRONT ROW: Kia Hadfield, Rudy Arredondo-secretary, Joe Murchison-vice president, Alana 
Butler-president, Temeka Lewis-	treasurer, Angela Newton, Demond Baine-adviser. 
SECOND ROW: Linisha Mills, Kendra Gardiner, April Howard, Reynard Stephens,	Jeremiah 
McCluney, Luke Gott. BACK ROW: Kenneth Martin, Crystal Tillman, Shellie Mayes, Natasha 
Carter, Cecil Brooks, Larry Asberry.	

National Residence Hall Honorary
FRONT ROW: Sara Denny, Sarah Gordon-presldent, Christy Paine-vice president, Karin Wirsig-
vice president, Danette Rardon-secretary/treasurer, Sibyl Cato-adviser. SECOND ROW: Lisa 
Army, Adrienne Smith, Luke Andermann, Elizabeth Hahn, Scott Hammack, Mandy Peters, 
Melanie Barrett, BACK ROW: Megan Hollingsworth, Lisa Berna, Cahelle Holterfield, Jeffrey 
Bernth, Brett Logan, Richard Smith.

Nursing Students Association
FRONT ROW: Katie Weber, Kimberly Kavanaugh, April Howard, Gillian Corkery, Carrie Todd-vice 
president, Heather Eklund-president, Aileen Pesina-secretary, Kate Sehumacher, My May-
historian. SECOND ROW: Becca Dye, Sandra Schmidt, Rebecca Shabel, Erin Shoff, Stephanie Tice, 
Jaclyn York, Stefanie Gandy, Amy Hermann, Julie Noelker, Stephanie Wheeler. BACK ROW:
Brandi Sweiger, Haley Barnes, Tara Gasaway, Laura Potts, Elizabeth Wisdom, Ruth Szkubiel, Lori 
Drake, Julie Hockett, Brie Cantrell, Cassie Tate, Amy Heidotten.

Omega Psi Phi
FRONT ROW: Reynard Stephens, David Green-president, Billy Miles-treasurer, Jared Swanegan-
secretary.

Omicron Delta Kappa
FRONT ROW: Jessica Neighbors-president, Tim Sandford-vice president, Alan Bancroft-secretary, 
David Hoffman-adviser, Kenneth Hussey, Dhyanesh Suresh, Mary Ziegler. SECOND ROW: Pam 
Dangremond, Alicia Ite, Allie Poehling, Laura Crandall, Susan Bertelsmeyer, Kiya Willis, Sonya 
Burgers, Katie Jeffries. BACK ROW: Matthew Gervase, Stacey George, Heather Rasmussen, Kristi 
Russell, Chelle Holterfield, Alison Sparks, Peter Lyskowski, James Hubler.

Order of Omega
FRONT ROW: Julie Suddarth, Alan Bancroft-seciretary, Emily Salem-president, Janine Hall-
treasurer. SECOND ROW: Jill Hatridge, Becky Russell, Heather Droste, Lizzie Schuerman, Michelle 
Scarry. BACK ROW: Giuseppe Giardina, Patrick Madden, Kyle Fieleke, Brian Bauer, Brad Ross, 
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Declining Interest

The excitement of becoming a new member of an organization often wore off as the meetings 
and events became monotonous. As members became involved in more activities, the time they 
devoted to each organization decreased.

Members of organizations had to devote much time to meetings and group functions. Officers 
or group leaders encouraged members to be active, but this did not always prove to be 
effective.

Organizational meetings provided an opportunity for group members to meet to discuss 
business and upcoming events and to listen to speakers relating to the organization's purpose 
and goals. These redundancies caused attendance rates to drop. This had major effects for 
groups that were already small.

"In small organizations that don't have a lot of members, it's hard to do things," junior Heather 
Rasmussen, Habitat for Humanity's president, said. "Members often get frustrated due to lack 
of activities and opportunities to get involved."

Attendance at organization meetings declined during the semester due to boredom, laziness or 
activities unrelated to a member's organization. The biggest factor for the decrease in 
attendance was that the meetings were not mandatory. Without mandatory attendance rules, 
organizations had few options when it came to making members attend meetings.

"It's frustrating for Habitat for Humanity because we can't require anything," Rasmussen said. 
"Some organizations require meetings and others don't. One aspect is that it [requiring 
attendance at meetings] forces the members to be there, but if they're just gonna come to 
come, it's not worth it."

Another factor in the decrease in attendance was the fact that students became involved in 
many organizations at the same time.

"People are getting involved in activities to build their resumes, but aren't willing to get involved 
100%," Rasmussen said. "If you are going to be a member, it's important to be involved."

Some groups even canceled meetings because of the low turnout.

To keep attendance high, organizations held various activities that drew attendance by 
members. Christmas parties, refreshments, speakers and reminders via email were all done to 
draw members to the meetings.

Being a member of an organization required commitment on the member's part, but the 
organization itself had to do its own part to draw members back.

By Ashley Amer and Heather Adams

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As members spread themselves thin, organizations find themselves lacking participation.

Members of Lasallian Collegian's service group, sophomores Morgan Perrone and Lesley Hake, 
junior Candice Veit and senior Eric Reuther, hold a weekly meeting at the Catholic Newman 
Center to discuss topics such as social injustice and ways to bring service to the community.  
Despite decreasing attendance, Lasallian Collegians worked several service projects including 
volunteering in soup kitchens and visiting residents of the Twin Pines Nursing Home. (photo by 
Ashleigh Starke)

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Realities of... Leadership

"Sometimes I wish I had more time for school work, but I think I learn as much or more down 
here (Index office) than I do with school work. It helps me with management, delegating 
responsibilities and working with people."Lora England, editor in chief

Senior Benjamin Greer, president of the Student Activities Board, meets with the executive 
board to discuss upcoming events. As president, Greer was head of administrative duties which 
included meeting with University officials to discuss events and funding, (photo by Tina Patel)

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Never underestimate the power of good time management skills and an expresso machine.
Presidents of organizations lived by these basic rules as they juggled the demands of school 
work and group work. Students who presided over an organization saw their workload double 
right before their eyes.

Getting all of this work done proved to be possible but difficult.

"Being organized is the most important thing," senior Lora England said.

England was the editor in chief of the Index, the campus newspaper. She said that time 
management was not her specialty, but she still stayed organized.

Even with their time crunched, presidents did not get by with the bare mini-mums. Most had 
high GPAs and were members of other organizations as well. England was also the secretary of 
the Society of Professional Journalism and a member of other honor fraternities on campus.

Dave Boennighausen, president of Alpha Kappa Lambda, was also busy with organizational and 
educational tasks. Boennighausen presided over the AKLs when they built a new house. 
Boennighausen said he was stressed when he had to help the residents find other places to live 
since the house was not finished on time.

Despite his duties as president, Boennighausen managed to keep a high GPA and was also a 
member of Blue Key, Order of Omega, the American Marketing Association and other 
organizations.

Organization leaders often had to make sacrifices in order to preside over their groups. The 
most common sacrifice was sleep. Boennighausen found that by prioritizing his time, the 
sacrifices were not that bad.

"Make sure you get the most important things done first, and when things get rough, don't be 
afraid to let other people help out," Boennighausen said.

By Michelle Meywes
Split Agenda

Presiding over an Alpha Phi Omega meeting, senior Anne Chopin discusses the upcoming 
elections. Presidents of organizations had several responsibilities, which included leading the 
meetings and making sure that events, activities and meetings ran smoothly, (photo by Tinia 
Gray)

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Sweaty, screaming bodies filled the Student Recreation Center during intramural season. Teams 
would play for fun, and yet were determined to win the title of intramural champions. 
They had that competitive spirit and worked hard to get where they were.

Some teams were so competitive they held tryouts for each sport and began practicing weeks 
and sometimes months in advance.

"We stay pretty competitive in everything we do," junior Brian Winkler, Sigma Phi Epsilon 
president, said.

A spokesman for the Ree Center said the four most popular sports were basketball, volleyball, 
indoor soccer and softball.

Over 70 teams participated in the men's and women's basketball tournament. The spring coed 
recreational league consisted of over 20 teams.

Basketball had the most participants and spectators of all the intramural sports. The men's 
championship basketball game in 1999, between Sigma Phi Epsilon and Phi Kappa Theta, drew 
around 325 spectators.

The game was moved to Pershing Arena due to fire code restrictions caused by the large 
number of people present.

Women also participated in intramural sports.

"Most of the girls participate in intramurals and if they don't, they go to cheer on the rest," 
junior Jill Walters, Delta Zeta member, said.

Intramural sports allowed students to try new things with the wide variety of sports offered.

"The numbers vary per year, but we usually offer around 20 to 25 sports," Dan Zimmer, 
intramural sports director, said.

Whether they were spectators or athletes, organizations involved in intramural sports had the 
majority of their members involved in one way or another.

By Erin Machens
Play to win

Freshman Kendra Antony gains contol of the ball for the Alpha Sigma Alphas in the "pool play" 
game against the Sigma Chi Deltas. Teams competed in a variety of intramurals including indoor 
soccer, badminton and tug-of-war. The top teams competed for the All-Sports Trophy.

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Members from Phi Kappa Theta and Sigma Phi Epsilon go for the tip off to determine who gets 
the ball during 'pool play.' These games were practices for the actual intramural tournament. 
The winners of the tournament received T-shirts as a prize, (photos by Tinia Gray)

Realities of...Intramurals

"Intramurals are a good way for students at the University to meet new people and have 
fun"Heather Rasmussen, Sigma Kappa member

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Future teachers had many opportunities to learn about their profession outside of class.

Junior NEA member Andria Kopp paints a little girl's face at the Armory on Halloween.  members 
of this group ran different booths at the volunteer-sup-ported party for Kirksville children.  
Education groups also participated in activities such as tutoring to get a feel for the classroom 
and their future jobs.  (photo by Elizabeth Hoppis)

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"A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops."
Henry Adams used these powerful words to describe the teaching profession. Most of the skills 
needed for teaching came through the Master of Arts in Education degree programs, but 
students did not rely on classroom instruction alone.

Education majors at Truman State University had the opportunity to gain experience and 
knowledge through organizations including the Missouri National Education Association Student 
Program (MNEASP), Student Missouri State Teachers' Association (SMSTA) and Kappa Delta Pi.

"The idea is to bring in programs so that underclassmen who haven't taken education classes 
quite yet have an idea of what they're getting themselves into," senior Joselyn Mathis, MNEASP 
president, said.

The primary purpose of the organizations was to better prepare MAE students for the teaching 
profession through hands-on experience. Each organization also had at least one speaker at 
every meeting.

"They give us different views on different [aspects of] the profession," senior Susan Doss, 
SMSTA president, said. "We've had high school teachers, elementary school teachers, 
superintendents, professors and MAE [graduate] students. Sometimes people come in and 
mention something and I'll say, 'Hmm, I never thought of it that way before.'"

The knowledge and expertise shared by speakers was important for members.

"I think [the speakers] are helpful because you learn about things they don't teach you in 
education classes," senior Trisha Lewis, Kappa Delta Pi member, said. "They tell you about things 
they've actually experienced in schools."

Members agreed that getting involved was a worthwhile experience for any education major.

"It's something you won't regret later," senior Brad Ross said. "I would recommend it to 
somebody because it can do a lot for you. There are a lot of positive reasons to join, and it gives 
you an opportunity to give back within the realm of education, which is why we're trying to 
become teachers in the first place."

By Andrew Ashbaugh
Learning to teach

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A True Charter

Truman State University's True-Men, an 11-member all-male a cappella performing group, 
officially received its charter. It became effective in August 1999. It took about one semester for 
True-Men to obtain the charter.

"To receive a charter, an interested student must first form an interest group with at least six 
other students, write a constitution and get it approved by the Director of Campus Activities and 
the Dean of Student Affairs," Ryan Brueckmann, organizations coordinator for the Campus 
Activities and Organizations Center, said. Some paper work had to be filled out, but the process 
did not involve fees or other requirements.

"[True-Men] had no real problems with getting the charter, just a lot of paper work," junior 
Jonathan Brader, a True-Men member, said. Becoming an organization on campus brought 
several benefits to True-Men. The group could reserve rooms on campus for meetings and 
performances. A brochure about campus organizations included them with the rest of the 
University's organizations. 

True-Men, now in its third year, performed several times throughout the year, averaging two to 
three performances a month.

By Ginny Windels

The True-Men are now recognized by the University as a "real" organization.

Panhellenic Council
FRONT ROW: Susan Bertelsmeyer-president, Amanda Eggers-vice president of scholarship, Chris 
Forcelledo-vice president of membership recruitment, Janine Hall-secretary, Sara Williams, 
Stacy Kraus-adviser. BACK ROW: Sarah Brown, Jill Hatridge, Katie Scioneaux, Angie Kramer, 
Christy Truesdell.

Pershing Society
FRONT ROW: Kate Koenig-president, Amanda Eggers-vice president, Erin Lesczynski-vice 
president, Kristy Fish-treasurer, Angela Ernst, Corey Then, Dr. Patricia Burton-adviser. SECOND 
ROW: Christie Hall, Amanda White, Christy Truesdell, Kari Durham, Aaron Gurlly, Jeremy Gray, 
Renee McCullar, Katherine Krueger. BACK ROW: John Ayres, Bryan Hotujec, Melissa Derrick, 
Zachary Burden, Matthew Walczewski, Sean O'Brien, Matthew Lineberry, Sarah Welch.

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True-Men provides entertainment at a picnic at Red Barn Park. The True-Men performed at 
many functions across campus. They sang such songs as "Duke of Earl" and "Peggy-Sue." (photo 
by Jo Ann Croghan)

Perceptions vs. Realities
of Charters
There were only a few student organizations on campus.
Only certain people could start a new student group.
There were about 200 active student groups.
The University encouraged anyone to form an organization.
Perceptions vs. Realities

Phi Alpha Theta
FRONT ROW: Mike Murawski-secretary, Christopher Flieger-president, Keri Silea treasurer, 
Susan Henderson.

Phi Beta Lambda
FRONT ROW: Molly Trauernicht-treasurer, Channa Sullivan, Jewelee Stoffle-president, Andrew 
King-vice president, Steve Majors. SECOND ROW: Kelly Pauls, Amanda Mitchell, Mary 
Ramatowski, Teresa Roth, Tina Lee, Barb Espe-adviser. THIRD ROW: Feng Huang, Tara Emery, 
Robin McNaught, Jenna Meyer, Ashley Palliser. BACK ROW: Kelly Brickhaus, Katie Stoverink, 
Valerie Hopkins, Bill Green, Shannon Curran, Angie Compton.

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Freshman Mary Eickmeyer takes time out to play with a puppy while volunteering her time at 
the Adair County Humane Society. SEAT sent volunteers to the humane society every other 
weekend to help maintain the dacilities (photo by Teri Patterson)

Phi Beta Sigma
FRONT ROW: Eddie Pierce-president, Jeremiah McCluney-secretary, Kenneth Martin-vice 
president. BACK ROW: Tony Brookins-historian, Demetrius Davis-immediate chapter adviser.

Phi Epsilon Kappa
FRONT ROW: Caroline Conley-president, Nicole Flickinger-vice president, Jeffrey Gamber-
treasurer, Melissa Mclntyre-secretary, Stephanie Summers, Shannon Bruns, Erica Oborny, 
Heather Rasmussen, David Green. BACK ROW: Tina Anshus-historian, Sarah Grogan, Ryan 
Mulbery, Heather Doerhoff, Erin Kachman, Jennifer Adams, Amy Jennemann, Ryan Crews, Julie 
McGee, Carl Swenson.

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Caring for Animals

Students for Ethical Animal Treatment, more commonly known as SEAT, was a fairly new 
organization to Truman State University. Junior John Halski created the organization in 1998.

SEAT was a "touch-base for vegetarians on campus," sophomore Catherine Schmidt, SEAT'S vice 
president, said.

The group worked with Sodexho to provide more information on vegetarian meals in the 
cafeterias. They petitioned last year to take veal off the menu and won.

SEAT did more than just provide support for vegetarians. They worked with the Adair County 
Humane Society. Only two women worked at the shelter, and they often needed help. SEAT 
members took bi-monthly trips to the shelter to help these women care for the animals. They 
performed a variety of activities at the shelter.

"We pick up the slack by helping to wash and take care of the animals," Schmidt said.

They tried to increase the animals' morale by playing with them and taking them for walks.

SEAT also provided fun and informative events. They held a vegan picnic and a band-fest in 
November.

Speaker Howard Lyman, who had also appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show, came to the 
University and spoke on vegetarianism and corporate farming to those interested.

SEAT's membership grew during the year and members felt that they had made an impact on 
the community.

"We've definitely taken off from last year," sophomore Denise Magditch, historian, said. "Our 
group has grown from five to 10 members last year, to almost 20 this year."

By Michelle Meywes

Phi Eta Sigma
FRONT ROW: Sara Denny, Laura Westhoff, Aaron Aversman-president, Jessica Callow, Brian 
Maples, Sara Bartek-sec., Ryan Shreve-tres., Lesley Kuhl, Alison Berti, Lisa Amy. SECOND ROW: 
Jewelee Stoffle, Robyn Hiatt, Laura Green, Laura Potts, Abigail Goedeker, Melissa Reese, Cassie 
Green, Michael Chen, Tara Gasaway, Mary Leitner, Meg Wiechert. THIRD ROW: Elizabeth 
Scheperle, Jennifer Slinkard, Angela Walker, Amy Taucher, Natalia Kolasa, Erin Harris, Kaysha 
Hanock, Mechelle Davis, Stacy Wright, Brooke Barfield. BACK ROW: Katie Nielsen, Caren 
DeGiacinto, David de la Fuente, Tim Sandfort, Isaac Stayton, John Ayres, Brian Schaffer, Stacey 
Leonatti, Claire DeVoss, Bradley Comstock.

Phi Kappa Tau
FRONT ROW: Bryan James, Tyler Rauert, Steve Williams-treasurer, Scott Harkey-vice president, 
Jeff Wagner-president, Matt Foley, Brian Nikkei, Matt Mueller. SECOND ROW: Ryan Rahman, 
Yao Shi, Chris Candice, Matt Goessling, Travis Miles, John Anderson, Jeff Lawerence, Bobby Flint, 
Jason Ingenbohs. THIRD ROW: Jay Restifo, Mike Guethle, Kevin Louder, Scott Klasner, Andy 
Holmes, Andrew Wilson, Bob Betz, Kyle Deutsch. BACK ROW: Kevin Stucker, Brad Howard, Dan 
Mailath, Matthew Moore, Eric Stover, Pete Guntli, Kyle Eagan, Matthew Muren.

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Honoring business

Delta Sigma Pi began 21 years ago for business and economics majors with a grade point 
average above 2.25. Like many fraternities, they have a recruitment process and a pledge class.

"People don't just get in for showing up," chancellor Rahil Calcuttawala said. "It helps us pick 
over the people and gives students a reason to become active because they had to do more 
than show up."

The members of Delta Sigma Pi became highly decorated in August 1999 when they received the 
award for "Most Outstanding Chapter in the Nation" for the eighth time. The group held the 
record for receiving this award the most times. The fraternity also won two other national 
awards and seven regional awards.

"Some of the awards just come. We strive for them but our ultimate goal is not the award," 
Calcuttawala said. "We don't just do the work, we excel at the work. The awards are recognition 
for a job well done."

To receive awards through the national fraternity, Delta Sigma Pi had to participate in the 
chapter efficiency index.

Every activity Delta Sigma Pi participated in with at least 40 percent of the members helping 
counted for points. Delta Sigma Pi earned 165,833 points in the 1998-99 school year. The goal 
set by the national fraternity was 100,000.

"To put the 165,833 [points] into perspective, only 24 of the 174 chapters registered as a 
national group reached the goal of 100,000," Jaime Geer, president, said. "Our goal for this year 
is 200,000."

Members of Delta Sigma Pi volunteered and participated in fundraising and social events to 
reach their goal. They also earned money for their philanthropy, cystic fibrosis.

They invited speakers twice a month and held seminars on ballroom dancing. Delta Sigma Pi also 
worked the concession stands at every sporting event on the University's campus.

By Colleen Brown

Phi Kappa Theta
FRONT ROW: D. Steiner, J. Howard, R. Rawlings, M. Doyle, D. Depp-president, J. Rogers, L. 
Bealor, R. Ramirez, D. Burr. SECOND ROW: S. DeVita, R. Davis, P. Barker, K. Welty, M. Chenot, A. 
Hellner, C. Huffman, T. Kraft, J. Walter, S. Doan. THIRD ROW: N. Gamer, K. Pettit, Ehren Hart, I. 
Nobles, N. Lovan, B. Swip, L. Fogleman, J. Raaz, C. Linck, D. Seneczyn, V. Jordan. BACK ROW: B. 
Kreuzer, S. Swindler, T. Jones, B. Brown, M. Morris, C. Fehr, J. Tarpoff, J. Bayer, Jr., D. Spencer, D. 
Paley.

Phi Lambda Chi
FRONT ROW: Chris Lantz-adviser, Curtis Bingham, Jason Studley-secretary, Patrick Madden-
president, Mark Nolker-vice president, Sean DeVore-treasurer. SECOND ROW: Patrick Fridley, 
John Seaborn, Todd Billy, Jason Shinn, Adam Bliley, Pete Sittirug, Nathan Kovarik. THIRD ROW: 
Nick Bartelli, Brett Logan, William Barfield, Gordon Ahrens, Mike Goebel, Matt Brooker, Nick 
Schandler. BACK ROW: Travis Shinn, Sam Barnes, John Vukelich, Quincy Gray, Eddie Brauer, 
Dustin Meinke, Scott McMillan, Joe Gaffney.

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Phi Kappa Theta

Maiming the concession stand, senior Mandy Rickeberg finalizes a purchase. Delta Sigma Pi sold 
concessions at every sporting event on campus, excluding tennis, to raise money and to earn 
points to try to win awards through the national chapter, (photo by Elizabeth Hoppis)

Phi Mu Alpha
FRONT ROW: Chris Moran-treasurerjeff Schuhz-secretary, Andrew Levy-vice president, Brian 
Dean-president, Todd Luzader, Ryan Erickson, Dave Pisarkiewkz, John Martinez-historian. 
SECOND ROW: Chris Ramsay, Seth Woods, David Edgington, Mark Sulzer, Eric Halbert, Matt 
Moore, Jon Crosby. THIRD ROW: Ryan Milligan, Mark Benmuvhar, Andrew Schultz, Matt Lampe, 
Jeremy Haupt, Robert O'Brien, Greg Cornelius, John Pinkston. BACK ROW: Chris Ellman, Dan 
Tucker, Adam Dichsen, Jason Humrich, Aaron McPherson, Andrew Coon, John Haefele, Greg 
Marshall

Phi Sigma Pi
FRONT ROW: Amy Bowers-president, Nicole Winters-vice president, Jessica Lindsay-
corresponding secretary, Brian Coles, Erik Rogers, Bryan Bichsel, Kevin Punswick, Rebecca 
Howard, Niroshini Perera, Adriana Pequeno. SECOND ROW: Danielle Slater, Mike Chen, Tracey 
Fintel, Daniel Lopez, Suzanne Berry, Susan Kartiko, Tia Welsch, Carrie Ahillen, Leslie Proud. 
THIRD ROW: Michelle Stolin, Angela Keller, Sarah West, Dori Schulte, Christy Straatmann, Tim 
Sandfort, Rhiannon Hollister, Megan Williams. BACK ROW: Shane Lewinski, Ann Hier, Rob 
Groceman, Jennifer VanHouten, Lucas McFarland, Derek Smith.

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Following the theme of "it's not about not drinking, it's about not thinking," former alcoholic 
Mike Green talked to students about being responsible when they drink. Green's speech was 
part of Alcohol Awareness Week and was sponsored by Bacchus and Gamma, (photo by Tina 
Anshus)

Perceptions vs. Realities of Alcohol	
Alcohol did not have any longterm physical effects on a person
Very few students were binge drinkers
It could increase a person's weight by 10 pounds a year
Nearly onehalf of college students were binge drinkers
Perceptions vs Realities

Photo Club
FRONT ROW: Tinia Gray-president, Racheal Ruble, Professor Ruth Adams-adviser, Teri Patterson, 
Lizzie Schuerman.

Pi Delta Phi
FRONT ROW: Dr. Betty McLane-Iles-adviser, Jenny Lonigro-president, Jill Hatridge-vice 
president. Janice Hodges-treasurer, Sarah Dunn- secretary, Natalie Marshall. SECOND ROW: 
Kelly Klarenbeek, Erin DeSutter, Sara Denny, Michelle Scarry, Sara Young, Adrienne Smith, 
Sherry Tyhurst. BACK ROW: Sarah Carie, Aaron Gurlly, Annette Bordeaux, Katie Scioneaux, Berth 
McCracken, Jill Savlin, Ruth Terefe, Rachel Beckett.

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Think First

"It's not about not drinking, it's about not thinking!"

This was the message of Bacchus and Gamma, an active alcohol awareness group on campus. 
Bacchus and Gamma's main focus was to educate students about health issues that affected 
them.

"We focus primarily on alcohol awareness, but we also deal with any issues that are affecting 
students and college campuses today," Tim Stegman, Bacchus and Gamma's adviser, said.

Bacchus and Gamma tried to increase awareness of alcohol consumption without sounding like 
they were anti-fun.

"We want people to know that we aren't against drinking," junior Theresa Doll, Bacchus and 
Gamma president, said. "We are just against not drinking responsibly."

Bacchus and Gamma participated in many activities throughout the year. Their biggest activity 
was Alcohol Awareness Week in October. Mike Green, a former alcoholic, talked about the 
dangers of abusing alcohol on Oct. 21. 

Bacchus and Gamma sponsored workshops by STEP, the Department of Public Safety and the 
Student Health Center.

Bacchus and Gamma also participated in Eating Disorders Week, National Smoke-Out Week and 
Sexual Responsibility Week.

Members felt they did a lot to help educate peers on health issues.

"We are students working with students to make life here at Truman safer," senior Eric Stover 
said.

By Chelle Holterfield

Bacchus and Gamma focused on drinking responsibly and other issues concerning college 
students.

Pi Kappa Phi
FRONT ROW: John Challis-president, Aaron Emerson, Benjamin Aranda, Matthew Richter-
treasurer, Thomas O'Brien-secretary, John Hemminghaus, Kevin Murray-historian, Michael Cox-
historian, David Lesczynski-adviser. SECOND ROW: Joshua Voelkerding, Jeff Borgmeyer, Aaron 
Dorsman, Frank Krockenberger, Jon Block, Scott Pinkowski, Andrae Naraine, Chad Williams. 
BACK ROW: Brian Casey, Brian Holland, Virgil Moore, Bryan Dopuch, Kevin O'Grady III, Peter 
Maurer, Daniel Appelbaum.

Pi Kappa Phi
FRONT ROW: Jeremy Brown, Kurt Nilson, Chris Peckham, Steven Swanson, Brian Baldwin, Joe 
Douglass, Charles Hanneken. SECOND ROW: Scott Richmond, Michael Mooney, Paul Schmitz, 
Bryan Jovick, Jarrod Reed, Joe Morgan, Brent Heckart. BACK ROW: Joe Bieser, Tim Phelan, 
Joseph Clemmer, Jamie Rees, Mark Zust II, Christopher Flieger, Bryan Vanderhoof.

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A Firm Foothold

Although it seemed as if Truman State University was nicely located right in the middle of the 
country, this relatively flat terrain made some students feel restless.

Since mountains were scarce in the Kirksville area, rock climbers struggled to find a place to 
practice. The Truman State Climbers found this to be a problem.

"Campus facilities are very limited," freshman Becky Blue said. "Basically you train as much as 
possible in facilities available on campus."

Freshman Ben Williams, president, said that it was a setback for the club to be located in the 
Midwest.

"Living in the Midwest, it's still an extreme sport," Williams said. "People think it's more 
dangerous than it really is."

Williams said that if the University was in Colorado where climbing was a popular acitivity, the 
club would have had no problem convincing the administration to build a wall.

Some members had the ingenuity to build their own rock climbing wall in their room because of 
the lack of facilities.

Members also scaled the outdoor cliffs at Wilton Climbing Area, outside of Columbia, Mo. 
Repeated practice was an important part of climbing.

"[Rock climbing] takes years of experience," Williams said. "You can't only practice it. It takes 
doing it over and over."

Safety was an important issue for the rock climbing club. Members learned about the proper 
ways to tie knots and other general information about climbing at their weekly meetings.

"You should never hit the walls before you have the basic information of what could keep you 
alive," Blue said.

The club had 50-60 members and organized a web page that had information about their group. 
Membership was high because students said they enjoyed the challenge.

"Climbing is one of those sports where, given the opportunity, people would love to do it," 
Williams said.

By Rebecca Foster

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The Truman State Climbers overcame many roadblocks to practice their skills.

Studying the wall, freshman Michael Draper looks for the right grip.  Draper and his roommates 
built a climbing wall in their room to practivce rock climbing techniques for the Truman State 
Climbers team.  Draper and his roommates said it took two days to build the wall.  They used it 
at least three times a day.  (photo by Elizabeth Hoppis)

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Members of Sigma Delta Pi perform Miguel de Cervantes' play El Retablo de Las Maravillas. 
Sigma Delta Pi, a Spanish honor fraternity, used social activities as well as intellectual activities 
to promote Hispanic culture.

Realities of...Sigma Delta Pi

"Sigma Delta Pi has enabled me to meet diverse people who share as great a love for the 
Spanish language and culture as I do."Katie LaBarbera, president

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Foreign Language clubs promoted greater awareness of languages and cultures. Each 
organization shared in this goal, but that was where the similarities ended.

Sigma Delta Pi, the Spanish honor fraternity, promoted cultural awareness of Hispanic culture 
around campus. The fraternity encouraged educational development in Spanish as well as 
chances to do things outside of the average classroom experience.

"We have an intellectual side as well as a social side," senior Katie LaBarbera, president, said. 
"Anyone can come and have fun."

The German Club's purpose was to explore the language and culture of Germany. Anyone with 
an interest in German could join. Although many students were enrolled in German classes, it 
was not a necessity.

"We run our meetings completely in English so anyone can come," sophomore Katie Smith, 
president, said.

The German Club involved members by showing videos, having presentations and involving 
exchange students from Germany. The students sold Advent calendars from Germany during 
the Christmas season. The club kept students interested with activities that promoted the 
culture and language of Germany.

"I am part German, which has been a part of my culture growing up, so it has been nice staying 
on top of the culture," Smith said.

Pi Delta Phi, the French honorary fraternity, spent time learning about French culture and 
language. French exchange students were able to meet with American students to help them 
learn about the French language and culture. Members also helped the students from France 
adjust to their new world at Truman State University.

Foreign language clubs allowed University students to take part in different experiences, 
different cultures and different languages.

By Colleen Brown
Campus culture

Members of Eta Sigma Phi, a classics honor fraternity, hold a meeting to discuss upcoming 
events. Such events included attending a conference for Eta Sigma Phi chapters around the 
nation. Eta Sigma Phi also planned activities to make the community more aware of Roman and 
Greek cultures, (photos submitted)

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Time spent gaining leadership skills, bonding with friends and growing as an organization was 
how many Truman State University groups utilized retreats.

Most organizations took retreats each semester and used the time to get away and to focus on 
their thoughts A relaxing atmosphere gave students a chance to set goals for the semester.

"Retreats provide direction and create objectives for the semester," senior Stacey George, 
Student Senate president, said.

Student Senate went to Mark Twain Lake for its fall retreat. Members did bonding and unity 
exercises and learned parliamentary procedure. The group stayed in Kirksville for its spring 
retreat and used this time to learn communication skills.

Religious organizations used retreats to grow as friends and to grow in spirituality.

Catholic Newman Center members traveled to Memphis, Mo., which gave students the chance 
to get to know each other on a different level and remember why the Newman Center was an 
important part of their lives.

"The retreat gives students a chance to get away from homework and deadlines for the night," 
junior Ken Hussey, president, said.

Retreats for the Student Activities Board included educational sessions that dealt with the 
budget, committee meetings and brainstorming.

"We have retreats for the betterment of the board," senior Ben Greer, SAB president, said. "The 
board is made up of 35 people. If they don't get along in the working environment, they don't 
get a lot accomplished."

Whether organizations stayed on campus or left Kirksville, students returned from retreats 
excited for a new semester with their group.

"People usually come back pretty pumped for the year," Hussey said.

By Colleen Brown
Time away

Members of Lutheran Student Fellowship canoe to shore during their annual retreat. The retreat 
took place at a Lutheran Camp near the Lake of the Ozarks. During their retreat, the members 
sang, made bonfires and studied the Bible.

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At Camp Jo Ota, members of the Student Activities Board participate in a team-building exercise. 
The purpose of the exercise was for one member to lead a blind-folded member across a ball-
covered area without falling. During retreats, SAB had many educational and brainstorming 
sessions, and teambuilding exercises, (photos submitted)

Realities of...Retreats

"We hope that it [a retreat] will bring the group together, and we will focus closer as friends and 
closer to God's word."Elizabeth Scheperle, Lutheran Student Fellowship

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Students, faculty and staff pulled together to make the United Way drive successful.

Standing in front of the United Way board outside the Student Union Building, freshman Lisa 
Williams and Bobbie Bracket search for loose change to help meet the UNited Way goal.  United 
Way  benefited the local civic and community organizations in Kirksville. (phot by Ashleigh 
Starke)

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The United Way began its month-long fundraising drive on Oct. 1. A group of 10 students co-
chaired by seniors Emily Salem and Susan Bertelsmeyer worked with the faculty and staff co-
chairs Glen Giboney and Paulina Tramel to reach their goal of $45,500.

The students had an individual goal of $6,000. The fund-raising began with letters sent to the 
organizations on campus informing them of the drive. If the organization did not respond within 
three weeks, one of the members made a personal phone call and asked if they could attend 
one of the organization's meetings. Salem said she thought that this was a very good approach.

"I think that when we gave that kind of personal attention, that it really made people realize our 
goal and how important the cause really was," Salem said.

When the group attended meetings of organizations, they gave information about United Way 
and some of the causes that would receive their donations.

A food fast, in which students living on campus gave up their dinner on Oct. 19, helped raise 
money. For each meal given up, Sodexho Marriot Services donated $1.55 to United Way. Some 
students gave a donation in place of giving up a meal.

Students also tried new methods of fund-raising. Students transformed the fountain outside the 
Student Union Building into the United Way Wishing Well. People walking by contributed by 
throwing in their loose change, which raised about $160.

Every little bit helped the United Way drive and the student committee really took that message 
to heart.

"The student committee really did the work," Giboney said. "I can't say enough about how 
enthusiastic and energetic they were this year. Everyone was really pleased with this group."

The energy was obviously contagious throughout the campus because their goal of $45,500 was 
surpassed as they reached a total of $47,502.70.

"It was nice to see a small community come together for one common goal. There were signs all 
over town. Sometimes we as students are stuck in the bubble of Truman, but its really nice to 
get out into the community," Salem said.

By Beth McFadden
United We Care

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Singing Praise

Songs of praise and worship filled the Activities Room as Truman State University's gospel choir, 
Unique Ensemble, paired up with The Anointed Minstrels, a musical group from Chicago, on Oct. 
3 to fill the spectators' ears with music and a message.

"I wish all churches had services like this," Senior Carries Grantham said. "There's more crowd 
participation and spirituality feel more able to express yourself and get in touch with how you 
feel about [what's being sung]."

Many people watching the performance said they were not sure how to react to the rhythmic, 
high-energy music they were hearing. Conditioned by years of reserved church, behavior, many 
seemed almost surprised to See others clapping, singing along or even dancing as the choir sang. 
"I think [the concert] went very well," freshman LaJeanne Grinnage, Unique Ensemble member, 
said. "God just showed up and showed out."

The performance gave insight into the purpose of gospel groups.

"I learned from them that a gospel choir isn't there just-to entertain," junior Kenneth Martin, 
Unique Ensemble member, said. "The choir is there to minister to people, and the phrase they 
used was usher in the presented of the Lord to reach a higher spiritual plain."

By Andrew Ashbaugh

Unique Ensemble and The Anointed Minstrels energized students with their rhythmic gospel 
music

President's String Quartet
FRONT ROW: Kim Harris, Beth Boehme, Janelle Berg, Susan Nixon.

Pre-Veterinary Club
FRONT ROW: Elizabeth Green-president, Jennifer Duncan-vice president, Amanda Henderson-
secretary, Amanda Angell-treasurer. BACK ROW: Erika Price-historian, Stacey Leonatti, Abby 
Risius, Rachel Rustad.

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Members of The Anointed Minstrels sing praises in the form of gospel music at their concert 
with Unique Ensemble. The audience became very involved in gospel music, standing and 
singing with the songs. The Anointed Minstrels sang contemporary gospel music, as opposed to 
traditional gospel, which is more popular with young adults, (photo by Tinia Gray)

Perceptions vs. Realities of Gospel music
All gospel music sounded the same.
Gospel music was for older generations.
Unique Ensemble sang a variety of gospel music.
The group helped create a strong gospel atmosphere among students.
Perceptions vs. Realities

PRISM
FRONT ROW: Leo Kirsch, Wendy Hehn, Melissa Hursman, Jennifer Wrightam. BACK ROW: Cabell 
Gathman, Itiolair Gates, John Halski, Brian Stock, Holly Hart.

Psi Chi
FRONT ROW: Regina Padberg, Janine Hall-historian, Kristi Russell-treasurer, Kristin Orf-
president, Stephanie Thomsen-secretary, Laura Westhoff, Melissa Reese. SECOND ROW: Katie 
Cunningham, Cyria Canessa, Courtney Potts, Michelle Morrison, Abby Heckman, Nicole Nieters. 
THIRD ROW: Robert Jones, David Rogers, Evelyn Henderson, Heather Droste, Missie Brittain, 
Erin DeSutter, Katie Yoell BACK ROW: Kimberly Simmons, Brigid Gutting, Kate Koenig, Megan 
Hollingsworth, Christina Armstrong, Jill Phemister, Scott Calhoun, Paula Fehrenbacher.

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Sophomore Katie Boettcher and freshman Ashley Smer played key characters in the "Phantom 
Menace." The Collegiate Music Educators held a chili supper to raise funds for the Music 
Educators Association Convention at the Lake Ozarks, Mo. The Collegiate Music Educators was 
an organizations geared toward college students interested in pursuing a career in music 
education (photo by Ashleigh Starke)

Psychology Club
FRONT ROW: Richard Smith-president, Nathaniel Thwing-vice president, Amy Hall-secretary, 
Elizabeth Bosch-treasurer, Justin Fears, Janine Hall, Jessica Moe-historian. SECOND ROW: Lynn 
Giddings, Krista Stone, Stephanie Steinman, Mary Niehoff, Lauren Knowlton, Andrea Lipps. BACK 
ROW: Stephanie Selke, Julie Lanasa, Sean Casey, Brady Miller, Megan Meneely, Brandon Diehl.

Readers' Roundtable
FRONT ROW: Heather Fester-president, AI Weitz-faculty adviser, Ray Shell. BACK ROW: Sarah 
Naeger, Meg Wiechert, Joe Klug.

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Mystery and Music

Food, fun and mystery was the focus of the Mystery Dinner Theater produced by the Collegiate 
Music Educators National Conference (CMENC) on Oct. 17, at the First United Methodist Church.

Students, faculty and the Kirksville community watched the play and ate chili as they raised 
money for CMENC members. Members used the money for the Missouri Music Educators 
Association Conference at the Lake of the Ozarks in January.

"The chili supper is a fundraiser," junior Kim Harris said. "The skit is a riot."

The theatre production "Phantom Menace," written by junior Eric Veile, was a take-off of 
"Phantom of the Opera." The play began with strange happenings in Baldwin Hall that led two 
professors and a detective to investigate the problems.

Since music majors produced and acted in the play, they thought a musical seemed appropriate. 
They incorporated comedy into the skit so everyone could enjoy it.

"The skit basically shows what you have to put up with being a music major," junior Ken Lederle 
said. "Though everyone can get the jokes, we mainly cater to music majors."

"The Phantom Menace" ended when the investigators discovered that a professor caused all of 
the mysterious happenings in Baldwin Hall.
"We usually try to get the faculty involved as the bad guy," senior Claudine Baehr said.

The chili supper lasted three and a half hours, which allowed the actors to perform the play four 
times throughout the evening.

Approximately 50 people attended and CMENC earned about $300.

By Colleen Brown

ROTC Colorguard/Cannoneers
FRONT ROW: SFC Scott McCranie, Tina Anshus-commander, Christina Truesdale-executive 
officer, Katie Spiegel, Melanie Spiegel. BACK ROW: Amanda Current, Aislinn Clinch, Matthew 
Williams, Patrick LaShell, Michael Gillen, Susan Lojewski, Audrey Gilmore.

Russian Club
FRONT ROW: John Hilton, Jessica Dobbins, Heidi Lorimor, Holley Hansen.

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Changing Names

Changing the name of Pre-Physicians Organization (PPO) to the American Medical Students 
Association (AMSA) brought more money and opportunities for students participating in the 
Truman State University's chapter.

PPO changed its name to AMSA in May 1999- This change allowed the local PPO chapter to 
become a national organization. This national status meant that University students were 
eligible for benefits such as career contacts, clinical experience, and grants for new programs.

"It gives us more opportunities to get clinical experience, grants and money to do new 
programs," junior Katie Nielsen, AMSA president, said.

Nielsen said the organization received a $200 grant from the national organization to start a 
substance abuse prevention program in the Kirksville area. Members geared the program 
towards middle school pupils, and University students ran the seminar.

"Before, our budget was always kind of tight and we couldn't do a lot of big projects," Nielsen 
said. "But now we actually have money to look at bigger things."

Being a member of a national organization broadened the network of contacts for premedical 
students.

Aside from all of the changes and opportunities the name switch provided, most aspects of the 
organization remained the same. AMSA was open to any student preparing to enter the health 
care field, although AMSA's focus was on premedical students.

AMSA continued many of PPO's activities. It sponsored the Homecoming 5K Run and 
participated in the "Adopt a Grandparent" program at Kirksville Manor Care Center. Members 
also applied for clinical experience positions at Northeast Regional Medical Center, where they 
shadowed doctors.

By Lena Hartley

Ryle Hall Senate
FRONT ROW: William Barfield, Megan Parkhurst-historian, Missy Burger-president, Kelly Meyer-
treasurer, Ryan Emnett-vice president SECOND ROW: Megan Chambers, Chrissy Cervetto, Lana 
Todd, Christina Veit THIRD ROW: Nichole Grasch, Matt Hutchinson, Kari Schuster, Renae 
Holzem, Lauren Kreis. BACK ROW: Elizabeth Hahn, Miranda Feldmann, Graham Elliott Brian 
Kennedy, Elizabeth Edgar.

Shotokan Karate Club
FRONT ROW: Sara Stites, Melissa Mayo-president Andy Kuhlmann-instructor, Donald Bindner-
faculty adviser, Carey Michenfelder-secretary, Linda Bindner. BACK ROW: Alisha Newton, Jason 
Schafer, John Bisges, Jennifer Watson, Emily Hunnicutt

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Members of AMSA wait for their October meeting to start while Dr. Brent Buckner hands out an 
outline of his speech.  Buckner came to speak to AMSA about medical school and the guidelines 
for gaining admittance. Many students attended these meetings in hopes of receiving good 
advice for the future and an idea of the medical profession. (photo by Elizabeth Hoppis)

Sigma Alpha
FRONT ROW: Rebecca Jacobs, Erin	McAlvany, Andrea Louscher-president, Katie Dallam-
vice president, Jennifer Duncan-secretary. Beth Henggeler. SECOND ROW: Danielle Dearinger, 
Chelsea Gerrish, Melissa Shriver, Ashley Davison, Dodi Wear, Tonya Pearce, Kae Dee 
Rinderknecht, Krista Hediger. BACK ROW: Wendy Leenerts, Christina Truesdale, Liz Hicks, Holly 
Lang, Jennifer DeHart, Carrie Bubb, Jennie Brann, Shannon Klepper.

Sigma Alpha Iota
FRONT ROW: Amie Walter-treasurer, Rebecca Abdon, Tabitha Myers, Cheri Manzotti, Mary 
Ziegler-president, Lori Feldkamp, Claudine Baehr, Kim Harris. SECOND ROW: Christine 
Banaskavich, Amy Bauer, Becky Salaban, Emily Francis, Emily Nelson, Jennifer Knape, Angela 
Glascock, Sally Noedel, Kimberly Harter. THIRD ROW: Amanda Southard, Lori Logsdon, Erin 
Russom, Gwen Boggess, Sarah Bowerman, Katy Anselmo, Brandy Lawrence, Kimberlee 
Mastrangelo. BACK ROW: Nikki Cook, Tara Eby, Erica Oborny, Jill Corbett, Ann Hier, Mary Dean, 
Missy Prinster.

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Junior Katie Svoboda works the equipment at the radio station to ensure students get music and 
news information. Even though the station experienced difficulties with its equipment, it 
managed to get back on air and on track, (photo by Tina Patel)

Perceptions vs Realities of KTRM
They only played hard rock
Only communication majors worked there
No one really listened to the campus station.
They played a variety of music
Anyone who wanted to work there could
Audience participation had increased
Perceptions vs. Realities

Sigma Beta Delta
FRONT ROW: Stephen Allen-faculty adviser, Debi Cartwright, Julia Bender, Donald Wray, Dana 
Roark, Maureen Pardo, Cassandra Anders, Anne Lueken. SECOND ROW: Kendra McGraw, Molly 
Trauernicht, Debra Kerby, Kathy Mallon, Sandra Fleak, Natalie Lischer, Michelle Lesley, Julie 
Meitz, Pam Dangremond. BACK ROW: Jewelee Stoffle, Matt Doyle, Nicole Winters, Jason Savage, 
Carrie Reynolds, Daniel Murphy, Jason Head, Mary Giovannini.

Sigma Chi Delta
FRONT ROW: Sara Williams, Casey Henrichs, Sara Wills-vice president, Denys Freyling-president, 
Julie Whitley-secretary, Andrea Benton. SECOND ROW: Jessica Schmidt, Leah Cotorceanu, 
Crystal Schrage, Erin Kelly, Mandy Hanson, DeNel Holliday, Tina Anshus. THIRD ROW: Cassie 
Clements, Elizabeth Benner, Terri Durst, Kristen Sonderman, Sarah Bitter, Erin Donovan. BACK 
ROW: Brooke Hanson, Amy Bitter, Julie Krzyzanowski, Samantha McGrievy, Nora Haffner.

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Back on Air

When students returned to campus, they tuned their radio dials to KTRM 88.7 FM, but only 
dead air greeted them.

The silence continued until Sept. 30 when music filled the waves again. KTRM's music director, 
senior Amberly Lebeck, discovered the problem after classes ended in May 1999. 

"We have to check certain numbers every day, during every shift," Lebeck said. "The numbers 
were low, so I reported it to the engineer. The next day, he shut us down."

The sudden failure of the tower led people to believe that lightning struck the tower, but that 
proved to be untrue.

"We never found any arcing that says it was lightning," Clifton Brown, video engineer, said. "I've 
been doing broadcast for 20 years, and this is the strangest thing I've ever seen. Transmitters 
don't just break." 

Sophomore Luke Willman, KTRM station manager, said the most difficult task was figuring out 
what was wrong.

"We thought it was the transmission line," Willman said.

The station had the transmission line repaired, but the tower still did not function properly.

We sent the transmitter to Indiana to be repaired," Willman said.

They also replaced KTRM's antenna. 

We took one part [of the antenna] apart and put it back together," Brown said. "It worked. It's 
just one of those strange things." 

The station took precautions to avoid the problems in the future.

By Dawn Volmert

KTRM worked hard to overcome mysterious occurrences that temporarily made their 
equipment unusable

Sigma Chi Delta
FRONT ROW: Candace Veit, Cindi Lanners, Amanda Stephens, Crissy Cahill, Beth Wayant, Ellen 
Diedrichsen-chaplain. SECOND ROW: Rebecca Shabel, Holly Estrem, Laura Anderson, Jennifer 
Schaefer, Kelly Campbell, Lis Oberlin. THIRD ROW: Lisa Mues, Tara Hermann, Sarah Brown, Joy 
Hutcherson, Susan Lojewski, Katie Ware. BACK ROW: Lindsay Livingston, Laurie Pierce, Katie 
Smith, Cyndi Ott-historian, Breen Griffith.

Sigma Delta Pi
FRONT ROW: Sherry Tyhurst-secretary, Amanda Kliefoth-vice president, Katie LaBarbera-
president, Susan Doss-treasurer. BACK ROW: Erin Summers, Lillian Jewell, Eric Jewell, Jason 
Thompson, Rebecca Gjesfjeld, Trisha Lewis.

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Shining Light

A new publication hoped to be added to Truman State University's already existing media. This 
publication was different--it focused on Christian beliefs and theologies.

"I was talking to friends and we thought starting a Christian newspaper would be a good idea," 
senior Patrick Hill, co-editor, said. "I thought it would be something good for the campus."

In order to publicize and get word out about lighthouse, Hill posted flyers around campus, 
encouraging people who were interested to e-mail him.

"I saw a flyer in McClain [Hall]," sophomore Andy Ashbaugh said. "I like to write and was curious 
about writing on the religious side. I'm strongly Lutheran and thought I'd give it a try and see if it 
was something I liked."

While the constitution waited for approval, members of the Lighthouse discussed the details of 
their publication.

"We're going to try and reach whoever will read it," junior Sara Baker, coeditor, said. "I don't 
think we've ever had a Christian paper before. Through it maybe people can see what Christian 
organizations are on campus, or some of the reasons people are or are not Christians. We just 
really want to bring people together."

Although the publication could not start without official organization status, members held 
meetings to organize the details of the newspaper and select the issues they wanted to focus 
on.

The group wanted to include sections with Christian perspectives as well as theological 
arguments and a calendar of events, Hill said.

With such a broad spectrum of topics being covered and presented to a diverse community, the 
lighthouse staff knew they would face many challenges with their writing. They also wanted to 
maintian a good Christian image in their publication.

"We need to watch what we print," Baker said. "We don't want to advertise in places that sell 
liquor or pom or anything. We are also watching what goes in the paper to start out, we don't 
want anything too off base."

By Stephanie Allder

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A newspaper brought extra insight into the Christian community on campus.

Lighthouse member, sophomore Angela Wright works to revise the Lighthouse constitution. 
Members revised the constitution in order to activate Lighthouse as an official campus 
organization.  The newspaper's goal was to serve Christians on campus by keeping them 
informed of current events in the Christian world. (phot by Ashleigh Starke)

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Shotokan members prepare for an exhibition for their recruitment. Throughout the semester 
members met on Tuesdays and Thursdays for an hour and a half to study karate. During class, 
members learned techniques for physical conditioning, mental alertness and self defense.

Realities of...Martial Arts

"Any martial art will require interest and patience. It is much like learning music in that you 
practice regularly and I progress over time."Don Bindner; Visiting Asst. Professor of Math

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Ten years ago two former Truman State University professors decided to use their knowledge to 
teach others. According to a 1995 Index article, both were black belts in Shotokan karate and 
formed the Shotokan Karate Club.

Unlike other martial arts that focused more on fighting, Shotokan taught defense first.

Instead of punching and kicking students learned the importance of breathing, focusing, stances 
and blocks.

"Shotokan karate stands for old school karate, where focus is important and mastering a skill 
takes many repetitions," junior Melissa Mayo, Shotokan president, said.

New members were automatically classified as white belts, and at the end of the semester had 
the opportunity to test for a higher belt.

Near the end of each semester, the club invited an outside instructor (sensei) to teach an all-day 
clinic. Students learned that no one could be perfect in karate because it was a life-long process.

"A person must be willing to strive for constant and never-ending improvement," senior Andy 
Kuhlmann, current sensei, said.

Members of the club encouraged each other and used their own experience to help others. Don 
and Linda Bindner, both instructors at the University, joined the club in the spring of 1999. Their 
membership created a stronger bond with students.

"I have a better connection to the lives that students actually lead," Don Bindner, visiting 
assistant professor of mathematics, said. "They talk about issues and cares that would never 
come up in the classroom."

Shotokan members learned that patience was only part of being successful.

"Dedication, humility, a desire to learn and a ready spirit are all good characteristics to have 
when hoping to succeed in Shotokan," Mayo said.

By Carey Michenfelder
Basic defense

Junior yellow belts Jason Schafer and Leslea Ready demonstrate basic punches to the chest 
during karate class. Shotokan students were taught to use strong stance and breathing to add 
force to their punches. Along with kicks and blocks, punches were essential to learning 
defensive routines called kata. (photos by Ashleigh Starke)

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Freshmen piled into Baldwin Auditorium their first week at Truman State University to see the 
CHOICE program. Though most were unsure of what to expect or why they were even there, an 
hour later they left with an idea of what was ahead thanks to Students Together Educating Peers 
(S.T.E.P).

S.T.E.P.'s goal was to educate the student body on issues that could arise during their college 
years. The issues discussed ranged from friendships to homework to sexual assault.

"We cover issues like harassment and sexual assault in order to make the students more aware 
of what is going on," sponsor Joe Hamilton said. "We are also doing training with our new 
members on diversity issues. Future programs will include these as well as our current topics."

The group was open to anyone. After students applied, S.T.E.P. members interviewed and 
selected the new members. Students spent an hour and a half each week in training for one 
semester. Training included a variety of activities to prepare students for their upcoming duties.

Senior Kim Frankie and her group took a trip to a hospital to view the rape examination room. 
Frankie said that visit impacted her the most. Members met on a weekly basis for a business 
meeting. They spent time discussing upcoming events and programs that they felt the student 
body would enjoy and benefit from.

"The one thing that is frustrating about S.T.E.P. is that we are not well known on campus, so that 
makes it hard to get feedback on what the students want," Frankie said. "We have very little 
exposure, making it hard to know what new things we can do."

Members had a range of motivations for joining. Some were intrigued by the CHOICE program 
and others had experiences in their own life that led them to the decision to apply.

By Elizabeth Hoppis
Step forward

Freshman Meghana Patel takes an assessment test dining a training session for S.T.E.P. Guest 
speakers often brought activities for the trainees to participate in to help them learn more 
about themselves and others. Training for new S.T.E.P. members lasted for one semester. After 
that period, the members attended regular business meetings to keep their programs updated 
and to set dates for presentations.

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Realities of...S.T.E.P.

"I have had friends in my life who have been sexually assaulted and didn't even know it. After 
seeing the CHOICE program I knew that I would like to be a part of S.T.E.P. Overall, I like that it 
gives me the chance to educate others."Kim Frankie, member

Adviser Molly Dwyer and sophomore Kelly Martin give a Students Together Educating Peers 
presentation for Alpha Gamma Delta. Members gave presentations to various groups 
throughout the year. The programs presented to groups like AGD often focused on safety 
around campus and the importance of being aware of one's surroundings, (photos by Elizabeth 
Hoppis)

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Student Ambassadors and S.T.A.R.S. personalized the student recruitment process

Junior Leah Shaw talks to perspective students to answer questions they might have. S.T.A.R.S. 
members gave information ranging from professors to dorm life to facts about Kirksville. They 
also notified the new students of events occuring on campus, (photo by Ashleigh Starke)

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Student Ambassadors and Students Active in Recruiting Students (S.T.A.R.S.) were two volunteer 
campus organizations that served as links between prospective and current Truman State 
University students.

Ambassadors gave tours to prospective students and their families when they visited campus. 
S.T. A. R. S. was a program in which University students called high school seniors who had 
applied or been accepted to the University.

Michelle Ralston, Student Ambassador adviser, said she started out wanting to make sure 
people got a good impression of the University. The program worked on a very rigid schedule. 
One hundred and twenty student volunteers were required to show up one hour per week to 
give a tour. Tours left the admissions office every half hour between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. 
regardless of the weather conditions.

Ambassadors were selected based on leadership and scholarship, campus knowledge, school 
spirit and a helpful attitude.

A committee of Ralston and fellow admissions counselors selected the Ambassadors through an 
application and interview process. There were with 50 open spots for the following school year. 
The number of applications received exceeded the available spots which made it a competitive 
job.

S.T.A.R.S. was strictly a volunteer organization in which any student could participate. Senior 
Reggi Padberg joined S.T.A.R.S. her sophomore year because she wanted to interact with 
prospective students and learn more about the University.

"I like talking with people, and I don't mind talking to strangers on the phone," Padberg said. 
"The best calls are students who are really interested in Truman, who ask a lot about social life 
and are personable."

The purpose of the calls was to answer any questions prospective students had about the 
University.

Kathy Rieck, dean of admissions and records, said that S.T.A.R.S. was a vital part of the 
recruitment process.

"S.T.A.R.S has helped personalize our recruiting program," Rieck said. "With the great number of 
applicants, the admissions staff needs S.T.A.R.S. to help meet the needs of potential students."

By Tinia Gray
Prospective Links

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Money Talks

Money did not grow on trees, but it grew in the hands of the Investments Club members.

The Funds Allotment Council gave the Investments Club $2,000 in 1997 to invest any way it 
wanted.

The club invested the entire $2,000 with Kenny's Securities, a St. Louis based financial firm. All 
decisions to buy or sell stocks were made by members at weekly meetings.

The club's stockbroker, Chuck Clark, helped members decide on trades by giving advice and 
speaking to the club.

Stock trading was a big responsibility.

"Gaining experience buying and selling stocks and working with a financial firm is important," 
sophomore Ben Coles, treasurer, said.

The club profited from the invested money and met its goal. The goal was to have the stocks the 
club members chose increase as much as or more than the Dow Jones industrial average.

The club members also participated in competitions against each other.

"Members pick stocks at every meeting, " sophomore Jonathan Reed, vice president, said. "The 
winner is the member whose stocks have increased the most at the end of the semester."

Members also participated in the Investment Challenge on the Internet, a national competition 
which gave each participating group $500,000 to invest.

Learning to invest was important for everyone, not just finance majors.

"People of every major are encouraged to join," junior Andy Kern, president, said. "All members 
are eligible to vote on which stocks the club should buy and sell." 

Understanding the stock market became increasingly important in the business world and for 
individuals.

By Jenny Fadler

Sigma Gamma Rho
FRONT ROW: April Howard-treasurer/historian, Schevone Bell-financial secretary, Alana Butler-
vice president/secretary, Teneshia Milligan-president.

Sigma Kappa
FRONT ROW: Bridgette Goodwin-secretary, Chris Forcelledo, Nicole Baker, Heather Rasmussen-
vice president, Pam Dangremond-president, Stacey Ludy, Jill Quigley, Mary Leitner-secretary, 
Ryane Thomas, Erin McHenry. SECOND ROW: Jocelyn Warner, Karen Becherer, Jenn Eatherton, 
Julie Thomas, Lauren Strange, Emily Salem, Tara Seelig, Brooke Clayton, Rachel Wink. THIRD 
ROW: Tricia Goen, Becca Warner, Colleen McDaniel, Michelle Scarry, Tara Gasaway, Emily 
Etchason, Mandee Mitchell, Liz Lamperti, Jennifer Robinson, Rachel Timm. BACK ROW: Lauren 
DeSantis, Sara Cunningham, Genny Kluesner, Nicole Kriegshauser, Kim Ruff, Katie Jeffries, Emily 
Price, Cassy Dominik, Sara Guethle.

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Freshman Joseph Brooks talks to members of the Investments Club. The Investments Club 
members met their goal of having their stocks increase as much or more than the Dow Jones. 
Members attended weekly meetings during which they traded and sold stock on the New York 
Stock Exchange (photo by Tinia Gray)

Perceptions vs. Realities Investments Club
They only talked about investing and the stock exchange.
You had to be a finance major to participate.
The Investments Club invested real money.
People of all majors could join.
Perceptions vs. Realities

Sigma Kappa
FRONT ROW: Kimberly Creer, Shannon Price, Sarah Freund, Jennifer Ploch, Anna Bancroft, 
Corinne Brinkerhoff, Lisa Reichard, Alison Rubach, Tricia Stucky, Shannon Bruns. SECOND ROW: 
Allison Bruns, Viviana Jensen, Angie Bangert, Alice Moore, Jessica Saucier, Laura Ronsick, Angie 
Carney, Moira Truesdell, Dacia Heaton, Emily Keen, Brooke Roncke. BACK ROW: Emily Hankins, 
Sarah Michael, Jessica Jennings, Angie Graham, Jessica Cinco, Katie Stacy, Jenifer Zurovsky, 
Elizabeth Tate, Becky Russell, Kate Lenhart, Bryna Buch.

Sigma Lambda Beta
FRONT ROW: Jonathan Brown-president, Rudy Arredondo-vice president, Luke Gott-treasurer, 
Jason Carlton-sccretary. BACK ROW: Alex Lamb, William Clark, David de la Fuente, Jose Herrera-
adviser.

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Freshmen Leah Cotorceanu and DeNel Holliday and sophomore Amanda Hanson stop in the hall 
to talk between classes. Having rooms next to each other made it wasy for the women to 
discuss sorority business and to get to know each other better. (photos by Elizabeth Hoppis)

Sigma Lambda Gamma
FRONT ROW: Iris Del Rosario-treasurer, Jeanette Martinez-vice president, Jusonda DeRouen-
secretary.

Sigma Phi Epsilon
FRONT ROW: Jason Hannaman, Gregory Christian, Shawn Waldrop, Chris Minnis-chaplain, 
Matthew Franker-secretary, John Ayres, Luke Trautwein, Rhys Boschert SECOND ROW: Edwin De 
Los Santos, Corey Then, Pat Fitzsimons, Neil Burton, Kris Harre, Chris Meyers, Brett Grego, 
Nathan Ziebold, Adam Nadler. BACK ROW: Jeffrey Gloe, Kevin Oakleaf, Anthony Germano, Gary 
Bokermann, Bob Pruett, Matthew Gross, Brett Stone, Justin Bruegenhemke.

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Living Large

Sigma Chi Delta received recognition and a new home from Truman State University. Sigma Chi 
Delta received a chapter room and six dorm rooms in Brewer Hall in the fall of 1999.

The immediate gains were the respect and recognition of the other sororities on campus. Sigma 
Chi Delta was the only local sorority at the University, which made it unique among the other 
sororities on campus.

Sigma Chi Delta felt the unity and cooperation from the other sororities.

"It has really been a positive experience with other sororities," senior Denys Freyling, president, 
said. "They are very supportive."

Members of other sororities had a positive take on Sigma Chi Delta living in Brewer.

"It really promotes Panhellenic unity," Beth McCracken, Alpha Gamma Delta member, said.

The move not only improved Panhellenic unity, sorority members said that their residential 
quarters brought a sense of togetherness within the sorority itself.

"On any given day, you can walk into the chapter room and see your sisters that you would not 
normally see regularly," freshman DeNel Holliday, Sigma Chi Delta member, said.

The University informed the sorority in the spring of 1999 that the rooms would be available. 
Five members were able to move from their original halls.

Fundraisers helped pay for the other rooms and furnished the chapter room. Members said the 
chapter room on campus allowed the sorority to become closer.

"There was nowhere for us to gather on campus," Freyling said. "We have a good opportunity 
for better sisterhood."

By Peter Maurer

Sigma Phi Epsilon
FRONT ROW: Christopher Watts, Gregory Dessau, Adam Rees, John Friederich, Andrew Kopp, 
Ben Strohschein, Keith Reynolds. SECOND ROW: Adam Troutwine, Michael Bourneuf, Michael 
Wohlschlaeger, Brad Parker, Curt Plumpe, Chris Rahe, David Simmons, Doug Verby. BACK ROW: 
Samuel Merritt, Chad Hauskins, Nathan Owings, Erich Podzinski, James Blackburn, Nicholas 
Hilliard, Joseph Webb.

Sigma Sigma Sigma
FRONT ROW: Becky Bruns, Angie Kramer, Leslie Miles, Julia Bender-president, Kelly Koboldt-vice 
president, Joy Jackson, Ginger Fuller. SECOND ROW: Audra Fanning, Corinne Carter, Erin 
Schwartz, Amanda Reilly, Courtney Potts, Summer Stoll THIRD ROW: Heather Carson, Erin 
Flachs, Jacque Neuwoehner, Katie Clauss, Sarah Rau, Erica Wilson, Sarah Harrison. BACK ROW: 
Krista Bradford, Melissa Hoven, Lisa Dotzenrod, Ashley Nassau, Angie Schmidt, Beth Koop, Julie 
Mullen, Lori Gruettemeyer.

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Aspiring to Blossom

Fifty-one women, one common dream. The possibility of becoming a nationally recognized 
organization made the women of Prim Roses work even harder to reach their goal.

Prim Roses wanted to colonize another national social sorority at Truman State University. 
Founders of the Prim Roses wanted to accommodate the growing number of women wanting to 
be in a sorority.

Senior Jenn Payne said the Prim Roses went to the University's Panhellenic Council to submit 
their proposal to become a national sorority in the spring of 1998 and were told to return after 
recruitment the following semester. The council also contacted the Prim Roses over the summer 
and asked them to complete a list of tasks before they returned.

"We were given a list of things we needed to do," Payne said. "We established a philanthropy, 
raised funds for Prevent Child Abuse Missouri and established an education chair, which 
involved requiring study hall hours and closely tracking our members' GPAs. We also held 
several sisterhood events for strengthening the group."

The Prim Roses returned to the council with their proposal in September. Council members took 
an official vote and told the Prim Roses there was not enough interest on campus to support 
another sorority.

"It was thought that it was too soon after the recent loss of the Alpha Phi sorority," senior Susan 
Bertlesmeyer, Panhellenic Council president, said. "At that time another sorority would hurt the 
current chapters because of the decline in numbers. It didn't seem that Truman could support a 
sixth sorority." 

Bertlesmeyer said the denial did not mean the decision could not change in the future. 
Sororities in the past had to try several times before being accepted. The council said the Prim 
Roses' proposal could be reconsidered every year.

By Ginny Windels

Sigma Sigma Sigma
FRONT ROW: Kristin Dohack, Monique Funkenbusch, Lindsay Strecker, Jennifer Howser, Hayley 
Williams. SECOND ROW: Michelle McFarland, Samantha Offutt, Britni Kaelin, Tiffanie Sachs, 
Courtney Walker, Joanna Casey, Lisa Campbell, Missy Kersting. BACK ROW: Shannon Hellner, 
Laura Elder, Andrea Young, Jenni Stewart, Justine Brooks, Angela Pisoni, Bethany Schmich.

Sigma Tau Gamma
FRONT ROW: Tim Spencer, Adam Winfrey, Andrew Roth-president, Jamie Oswald-vice president, 
Gerard Giammanco, Matthew Heeren, Michael Hoskovec-secretary, Andrew Schroll. SECOND 
ROW: Steve Schmich, Thomas Spencer IV, Brian Concagh, Matt Roth, Craig Tushaus, Steve Park, 
Bryan Traughber, Mario Ribas. BACK ROW: Brant McCoy, Kevin Whiteside, James Campbell, 
Jeffrey Hangge, Joshua Grahlman, Christopher Meisenbacher, Alan Schreiner, Kenneth 
Rosenkoetter.

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Sophomore Kristin Kohnen concentrates before releasing her bowling ball. Bowling was only one 
of the many social events the Society of Prim Roses participated in. Social events gave the sisters 
an opportunity to get to know each other better (photo submitted)

Sigma Tau Gamma
FRONT ROW: William Stone, Wyatt Roberts, Jeremy Bono, Scott Wilbers, Ryan Shreve, David 
Varon, Jason Brinkman, Christopher Lehmuth. SECOND ROW: Matthew Gervase, Joshua Diehl, 
John Koeller, Benjamin Pritchett, Richard East, Joseph Voss, Joe Duepner, Matthew Britt. THIRD 
ROW: Adam Biggs, Jeffrey Wolf, Alan Hillier, Justin lmhof, Blake Padberg, Matt Barnhart, Kevin 
Mitchell, Justin Wurm. BACK ROW: Brett Coomer, William Wingbermuehle, Jake Maier, Brian 
Roscoe, John Adrianse, Andrew Blandford, Mike Smith.

Society of Professional Journalists
FRONT ROW: Lizzie Schuerman-president, Shawn Slick-vice president, Lora England-secretary, 
Joe Klug-treasurer, Karon Speckman-adviser. SECOND ROW: Sarah Dwiggins, Jennifer Henry, 
Katie Svoboda, Rhonda Rathke. BACK ROW: James Roach, Laura VanByssum, Adam Gebhardt.

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Construction worker Dennis Bricker plasters the dry wall in the Alpha Kappa Lambda house. 
Bricker worked on the gym, which the AKAs used to host parties and group functions. The city of 
Kirksville passed an ordinance limiting the size of a room that could be built within a fraternity 
house, (photo by Tinia Gray)

Perceptions vs. Realities of Fraternity Housing
Fraternity houses are only for partying
Fraternity houses are unorganized
Meetings are held at fraternity houses, along with recreational activities
Some are catered and have house rules
Perceptions vs. Realities

Society of the Prim Roses
FRONT ROW: M. Hanff, J. Gallichio, T. Boyle, J. Payne-president, J. Davis, Mandi Casper, M. 
Pattavina. SECOND ROW: N. Rybold, T. Carroll, K. Payne, T. Toedebusch, R. Fodor, M. Timme, J. 
Knopf, J. Picart. THIRD ROW: M. Clickner, L. Laton, M. Barry, K. Russell, A. Stephens, S. 
Snowgren, K. Nelson, J. Geringer, K. Soaib. BACK ROW: A. Heeter, E. DeBaene, M. Roehr, C. 
Boren, A. Gifford, R. Schriewer, W. Weatherford.

Student Activities Board
FRONT ROW: Paul Stock, Nathan Curl, Michelle Bandy-treasurer, Christy Truesdell-vice 
president, Benjamin Greer-president, Theresa Doll-secretary, Doug Daubert-adviser, Jason Turk. 
SECOND ROW: Allyson Wilson, Meagan Lippincott, Amanda Eggers, Alicia Ito, Hayley Henrikson, 
Kara Diefenderfer, Mary Leitner, Emily Salem, Lucas Carpenter. THIRD ROW: Greg Thompson, 
Jon Stegen, Kim Tempel, Morgan Peckosh, Neesheet Parikh, Erin Smith, Kristin Kohnen, Alice 
Moore, Dacia Heaton. BACK ROW: Turk Behlmann, Joshua Ussary, Brett Thompson, Jon Best, 
Dalton Paley, Joshua Mareschal, Matt Fink, Brandon Sather, Matt Birkel.

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Housing Troubles

Alpha Kappa Lambda members hoped to start a trend with the completion of their new house. 
They wanted Greeks to become more unified with their brothers and sisters.

"I think it's going to help promote the Greek system here at TSU, while also continuing the 
success of Alpha Kappa Lambda," senior Jeff Locker said. "I hope it will set a precedent for other 
fraternities to get houses."

The completion of the house fell behind schedule, but AKL members said this was only a small 
inconvenience.

"The delay was caused by city issues and typical construction problems," senior David 
Boennighausen said.

The fraternity rented alternative housing for AKL members during the fall semester. Chapter 
alumnus funded the construction and alternative housing.

"The delay is alright because we're all living together," freshman Matt Gallo said. "As long as 
we're living with our brothers it doesn't matter."

The AKL house was the first new fraternity house in the University's history. The house 
contained 17 resident rooms which housed 34 residents in a suite system. Each suite had a 
bathroom and study room adjoining the two bedrooms. Bedrooms were furnished with beds 
and wardrobes.

The addition of the new AKL house brought a new image to the Greek system.

By Jessica Sausto

Although delayed, the completion of the new Alpha Kappa Lambda house was widely 
anticipated among brothers.

Student Ambassadors
FRONT ROW: Katie Jeffries, Valerie Hopkins, Michele Ralston-adviser, Kristin Orf-president. Kristi 
Russell, Kiya Willis, Jennifer Payne, Kenneth Hussey-vice president, Matthew Gorton, Jen 
Eatherton. SECOND ROW: Susan Bertelsmeyer, Lauran Vehige, Erin Kelly, Jenna Meyer, Heidi 
Ruhl, Erin Lesczynski, Larissa Ball, Rolena Hadwiger, Rebecca French, Anne Chopin, Laura 
Crandal. THIRD ROW: Mary Leitner, Missie Brittain, Stacy Wright, Adrianna Mayson, Ryan Miller, 
Elizabeth Benner, Lizzie Schuerman, Kathryn Astrack, Kristen Riebeling, Laura Westhoff. BACK 
ROW: Corinne Brinkerhoff, Eric Reckamp, Ryan Brueckmann, Kevin Heyen, Matt Ruhl, Melissa 
Forbes, Jaclyn Hentges, Erica Oborny, Karin Wirsig, Jessica Linsday.

Student Council for Exceptional Children
FRONT ROW: Jessica Gaskill-president, Mary Beth McCorkle-vice president, Sara Schmitt-
secretary. BACK ROW: Kirk Kasicki, Richard Smith-treasurer, Mandy Peters, Barbara Heard-
adviser.

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Providing Donations

According to the America's Blood Center's web page, the United States uses roughly 40,000 
pints of blood a day.

This figure was staggering considering only five percent of the country's population donated 
blood. The Truman State University community donated the most blood in the Northeast 
Missouri area.

"Here at Truman we're the largest provider of blood to the Red Cross of any organization north 
of 1-70," said Royce Cook, University blood drive coordinator. "They really do depend on the 
students here to fill a big need. If it weren't for our students doing this, I don't know where the 
blood would come from."

Cardinal Key, Blue Key and Alpha Phi Omega each held one blood drive during the year, while 
the Christian Campus Fellowship sponsored an annual summer drive. From June 1999 to April 
2000, these campus blood drives yielded a total of 2,002 pints of blood for the American Red 
Cross.

"This year we were really surprised," senior Tim Sandfort, Blue Key blood drive chairman, said. 
"Our fall drive was the biggest at Truman in six years. Every pint donated helps save three 
people, so it's really beneficial that we get that much support from the student body."

Although the donation process could be uncomfortable, most donors said the rewards 
outweighed any complications.

"Once people start to give, they want to continue doing it," Cook said. "It is such a neat 
experience because you're giving something that's going to help someone else recover from an 
illness or help save someone else's life. I just think it's one of the greatest things a person can 
do--sharing a part of themselves to help someone else."

The University also held a bone marrow drive, sponsored by several organizations on campus, to 
find potential donors for the Heart of America Bone Marrow Donor Registry.

Bone marrow donations were vital to the treatment of leukemia, and demand was always high. 
Tissue matches were difficult to find, especially among minorities. The drive's goal was to 
increase the number of minority donors.

By Andrew Ashbaugh

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Students helped the nation by giving a part of themselves to help someone else.

Reclingin ia chair, freshman Tracy Downs prepares to donate blood in the Cardinal Key Blood 
Drive.  Some students gave blood for the first time during campus drives.  Organizations on 
campus took turns to support the blood drive by advertising and helping the American Red 
Cross workers. (photo by Elizabeth Hoppis)

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Contestants in the Big Man on Campus competition perform a dance to music from Flashdance.  
The Delta Zeta social sorority arranged rehearsals for the men to learn the routine and prepare 
for the event.

Realities of...BMOC

"I thought it was a tremendous honor that Alpha Sigma Gamma sponsored me and thought I 
had a chance to win the competition and win money towards their philanthropy."Ben 
Jankowski, contestant

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Audience members roared in laughter as he strutted across stage dressed as Elvis. He curled his 
lip, shook his pelvis and tried his hardest to be the Big Man on Campus.

"There are three rounds in the competition-- talent, swimwear and formalwear/question and 
answer--that the judges score based on creativity, audience appeal, taste and presentation," 
said sophomore Mary Ann McKenzie, BMOC chairman. "The Delta Zetas put on the competition to 
raise money for our national philanthropy."

Ten percent of the proceeds went to the philanthropy of the winner's organization. Many of the 
men used the contest as a fun way to raise money for their philanthropy.

"I like the fact that the whole thing is a tongue-in-cheek version of beauty pageants," junior 
contestant Dan Rueth said. "Where else are you going to find guys willing to do a solo scene 
from Romeo and Juliet, sing a song about lunch or dress like the Little Mermaid?"

Lots of preparation went into the competition to make it a success. Delta Zeta asked local 
businesses to donate gifts to the winner of each round, found judges, publicized and set 
rehearsals.

"The Delta Zeta girls scheduled practices for the guys to learn the group dances," senior 
contestant Ben Greer said. "Other than that, I stayed up late several nights working on my 
swimsuit and talent."

The contestants were members of various organizations across campus, and the event allowed 
them to entertain and meet new people.
After all of the events, judges crowned Rueth as the Big Man on Campus.

'Winning the competition was a very big, yet very pleasant surprise," Rueth said. "It's obvious 
that all the work Delta Zeta put in the BMOC competition was worthwhile. Honestly, there were 
so many talented guys out there that anyone of them could have won."

By Elizabeth Hoppis
Who's the man

Junior Tyler Rauert shows off his bathing suit for the swimwear portion of the Big Man On 
Campus competition. Participants spent hours practicing talents and developing wardrobes for 
the event. Many tried to come up with creative and different ideas to win the competition, 
(photos by Elizabeth Hoppis)

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Outside of the groups and clubs that one expected to find on a college campus such as 
sororities, fraternities and pep clubs, unique groups could be found on the Truman State 
University campus as well Although the groups were unique and often unheard of, they were 
active and alive on campus.

The Fighting Squirrels displayed their school spirit in unusual ways. Modeled after "The Antlers 
of Mizzou," the Squirrels were willing to make total fools of themselves to cheer on University 
teams.

"When I was little and I first saw 'The Antlers of Mizzou' I thought it was so cool how they would 
just make total fools out of themselves just to cheer on the team," graduate student Tim 
Deveney said. "I wanted to bring that concept to Truman. "

In addition to cheering on the football team and the men's and women's basketball teams, the 
Fighting Squirrels tried to get the University's mascot changed from the Bulldog to the Fighting 
Squirrel.

"A fighting squirrel is just more appropriate for our campus," Deveney said.

While some groups cheered for sports teams, others cheered for each other. Diabetes Education 
and Awareness for Life (DEAL) formed in 1998 as part of a class assignment for nursing students 
and has turned into a support group for diabetics on campus.

DEAL'S main goals were to help students with diabetes, improve awareness of the disease, have 
an impact on the community and raise money for national research organizations such as the 
American Diabetes Association.

"We also help each other cope with the disease and keep each other motivated to take care of 
themselves," senior David Widitz said. "Many college students don't take care of their diabetes 
like they should."
Other groups focused their interests outside of the

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Rare groups

Members of Invisible Cities listen to music during their weekly meeting. Each member brought 
new, unheard of artists or other music that interested them. The group played two songs from 
each CD, record or tape and critiqued the music.

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Realities of...DEAL

"DEAL mainly recruits through health history forms The University's health center will get in 
touch with students for us and ask if they would be interested in being contacted by one of our 
members." David Widitz, member

Senior Thomas Knowlton talks to the members of the group Invisible Cities. Members shared 
their musical opinions and interests with each other. Invisible Cities was named after a novel 
written by Italo Calvino. (photos by Jo Ann Croghan)

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Unique and unheard of groups could be found across campus to suit any interest.

Members of the Model united Nations class take a quiz during a meeting.  The group learned the 
inner workings of the United Nations and used this knowledge to hold mock sessions.  (photo by 
Elizabeth Hoppis)

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Univeristy's campus. Model UN was formed to inform students about the workings of the 
United Nations.

"The idea behind the Model UN is to have everyone involved in the group understand how the 
UN runs," senior Maria Jose Carrasco said.

The Model UN participated in semi-annual conferences each semester. The first conference, 
held in Chicago during the fall semester, allowed group members to compete for different 
awards.

"Truman is well known for knowing the rules and using them to our advantage," Carrasco said.

The University represented Israel at the fall conference.

"Not only do you learn a lot about the country you are representing because you have to do a 
lot of research, but you also learn diplomacy," Carrasco said.

There was a second conference during the spring semester. The Model UN members held this 
conference for local high school students to teach them about the different countries 
represented at the UN.

"We want high school students to learn how to interact with the other delegations in a more 
formal way," Carrasco said. "We want them to learn to communicate more formally. We want 
the high school students to be well prepared with the countries that they are representing."

Members of the Model UN were mostly political science majors, but any student could 
participate.

Invisible Cities started in the fall of 1998 as a group interested in sampling different music tastes. 
Four members started the group which now has over 30 members. Senior Thomas Knowlton 
held weekly meetings at his apartment.

"It's hard to fit all those people into my tiny apartment," Knowlton said. "Basically all we do is 
have people bring a tape, record or CD that they want to listen to and we listen to a couple of 
songs."

Invisible cities also put out a newsletter and made a web page for members.

A group to fit any taste could be found at the University. Students simply had to know where to 
look.

By Sarah Hoppe
Rare Groups

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Faithfully Unites

A group of Jewish faculty and students re-formed the Truman State University Hillel to bring 
people of this minority closer in faith.

"Hillel is a national Jewish organization for college students,"
Sheri Palmer, faculty sponsor, said. "It used to be an organization here at Truman but it became 
inactive."

Palmer and other Hillel members worked to reorganize the group on campus. Former sponsor, 
Jerry Hirsch, also worked to re-form the group. Although they were not an official organization, 
Hillel had a table at the 1999 Activities Fair like many other organizations.

"I was very overwhelmed with the response that we got at the Activities Fair," Palmer said. "We 
were told that we had to have six members to start an organization and we had about 15 sign 
up."

Members said the re-formation of the group was important to the University.

"I think the fact that it was an organization and is now re-formed is good," freshman Jenifer 
Zurovsky, Hillel's president, said.

Re-forming the group took work but the members said it was worth the effort.

"It's a lot of work, especially with working to make it an official organization," Zurovsky said. 
"But it is really exciting that there is a Jewish organization on campus now because we are 
definitely a minority."

By Jessica Sausto

The new organization, Hillel, gave Jewish students an opportunity to worship together to and to 
support each other.

Student Missouri State Teachers Association
FRONT ROW: Elizabeth Edgar-secretary, Susan Doss-president, Stephanie Starnes.  BACK ROW: 
Courtney Danner, Megan Matusiak-treasurer, Nicole Nieters-vice president.	

Student Senate
FRONT ROW: Tanner Williams, Steven Majors, Jessica Neighbors, Stacey George-president, 
Matthew Gorton-vice president, James Hubler-treasurer, Peter Lyskowski, Kristen Riebeling. 
SECOND ROW: Deena Boyd, Bethany Ordaz, Josh Devine, Jessica Linsday, Sarah Carle, Phillip 
Kopf, Derek Spellman, Sara Bartek, Jessica Post. THIRD ROW: Ed O'Toole, Kelsey Simpson, 
Kenneth Hussey, Matt Brooker, Todd Billy, Kristi Russell, Amanda Brink, Tricia Mason. BACK 
ROW: Christopher Ross, John Halski, Brad Comstock, Keith Ziegelman, Andrew Oberdeck, John 
Hilton, Andy Lewis, Jerry Schirmer, Orlando Williams.

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In order to celebrate the Shabbat, senior Andy Levy, freshman Jenifer Zurovsky, sophomore 
Rebecca Light and adviser Dr. Sherri Palmer light Shabbat candles in McClain Hall. Shabbat is the 
celebration of the Jewish Sabbath starting at sunset Friday and ending at sundown Sunday, 
(photo by Tinia Gray)

Perceptions vs. Realities of Hillel
This was the first Jewish organization on campus 
There were very few Jewish students on campus
Hillel had been an active group in the past
There were 30-50 Jewish students at the University
Perceptions vs. Realities

Students for Ethical Animal Treatment
FRONT ROW: Nicholas Iwig, Rebecca Weintraub, John Halski-president, Catherine Schmidt-vice 
president, Denise Magditch-historian. BACK ROW: Teresa Pafford, James Hatch, Julie Schwartz, 
Corey Schmidt, April Kramme, Ellen Dooley.

Students Together Aiding Recruitment of Students
FRONT ROW: Franchesca Little, Melissa McIntyre, Debbie Stang, Anne Chopin, Katie Nielsen, 
Kylie Christopherson. SECOND ROW: Leah Shaw, Maggie Bauer, Matthew O'Rourke, Robyn 
Hiatt, Rolena Hadwiger, Deena Boyd, Rachel Rigby. BACK ROW: Kim Joseph, Stacy Wright, 
Tanner Williams, Larry Asberry Jr., Cecil Brooks, Joe Murchison Jr.

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Senior Jeanette Standley reads her poetry at the Washington Street Java Go. The poem that she 
read was about coming back to college, specifically Univesity, after being away for a while. Her 
other poetry dealt with the many places in Missouri that are named after other locations, such 
as Mexico, MO. (photo by Tina Patel)

Students Together Educating Peers
FRONT ROW: Joe Hamilton-coordinator, Jake Kirschner, Erika Waldschmidt. BACK ROW: Lindsay 
Hyatt, Kelly Martin, Kimberly Frankie, Nathan Personette.

Tau Kappa Epsilon
FRONT ROW: Mike Mangiore, Dan Perschbacher-secretary, Jon Nones-vice president, Pete 
Moore-president, Kevin Gaus-treasurer, Alex Lumaghi-historian. SECOND ROW: Jeff Danford, 
Louis Meyer, Scott Morton, Tom Rodeghero, Heath Rieger. BACK ROW: Tim Wolf, Turk Behlman, 
Jake Rickman, Tommy Ramirez.

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Feelings Revealed

Three years ago the staff behind the Windfall literary magazine sponsored a poetry reading at 
the Washington Street Java Co.

Windfall writers had previously met in the Ryle Hall lounge to share their work with each other, 
but the campus community only saw Windfall in its published form once a year. Staff members 
designed this poetry reading to showcase the talent of the writers that contributed to the 
magazine.

"That first one was a huge success," senior Shalyn Claggett said. "About 60 people showed up."

The positive response led Windfall to sponsor regular poetry readings at the coffee shop once 
every semester. The majority of the participants were students whose work had been published 
in Windfall. University faculty also read their poems and Windfall members encouraged 
audience members to step up to the spotlight as well.

Junior Matthew Webber read his poem 'WASHOUT' at the fall poetry reading.

"It was nerve-wracking at first, but once I got up there I really enjoyed it," Webber said.

A number of English majors contributed literary pieces, but students of all majors took the 
opportunity Windfall provided to demonstrate their talent.

"We offer a forum for anyone who is interested," junior Sarah Dennis, Windfalls editor in chief, 
said. "A lot of our authors have any major you can think of."

The Windfall poetry readings provided writers with a chance to perform while giving the 
audience the opportunity to enjoy original poetry.

"It's a good creative catharsis for students who wouldn't have a creative outlet otherwise," 
Claggett said.

By Megan Delaney

Tau Lambda Sigma
FRONT ROW: Melinda Crum-president, Amy Hermann-secretary, Lauren Vehige, My May-
historian, Rhonda Dunbar, Gina Mack, Meredith Palozola, Meg Wiechert-treasurer. SECOND 
ROW: Jennifer Mitchell, Christina Carr, Erin Ponder, Kari Schuster, Erin McAlvany, Heather 
Frericks, LeAnn Enloe, Joanne Grayson, Lisa Weber. THIRD ROW: Amber Lea Beal, Daphne 
Rutledge, Melissa Shriver, Elizabeth Edgar, Angie Barnhill, Kristy Masten, Jodi Banocy, Danielle 
Camarota. BACK ROW: Sara Jackson, Melissa Mitschele, Maggie Miller, Stephanie Starnes, Anna 
Bancroft, Becky Boxleitner, Amy Johnson.

Truman Tansfers
FRONT ROW: Christopher Walker-president, Bobby Francis-vice president, Mary Beth McCorkle-
secretary, Rachael Christmas-historian, Christi Willenberg. BACK ROW: Sherry Tyhurst, Scott 
Niermann, Murad Ahmad, Jeannie Patterson.

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Academic Alliance

Imagine joining a fraternity where half of the members were professors. Phi Kappa Phi was 
exactly this.

Phi Kappa Phi, the first university-wide honors fraternity on campus, had a mission to promote 
the love of learning by involving both students and faculty members in a group that recognized 
academic excellence.

Each year Phi Kappa Phi invited the top five percent of the junior class and the top ten percent 
of the senior class to join the fraternity. The current members then nominated faculty they 
believed to be the most outstanding on campus. Out of these nominees, they asked four to join.

An executive board headed the fraternity with three members being faculty. The only position 
on the executive board open to students was vice president. Though some students considered 
it odd for a fraternity to be run primarily by faculty, junior Tina Patel, vice president, disagreed.

"I think it's neat because [the faculty] tries to incorporate us," Patel said. "With having them in 
charge, it is easier to have a big budget and keep organized. They have really good ideas about 
how to get members, too." 

President David Christiansen felt having both students and faculty was very beneficial for the 
fraternity as a whole.

"It's educational for students and faculty to see each other's views of what excellence is," 
Christiansen said. "The fraternity is a good model for the 'Truman [State University] 
environment.' "

The fraternity sponsored coffee house discussions and sections of the Undergraduate Research 
Symposium, but many students used the fraternity as a resume booster.

"It looks really good on an application for higher learning like grad[uate] school, med[ical] school 
and law school," Patel said. "But at the same time, I think I'm getting really good experience 
being a leader."

By Sara Stites

Truman Ultimate Bureau
FRONT ROW: Joshua Boehm, Nicholas Fuller-field captain, Uriah Klehl-president, Sean Agniel-
fleld captain, Vijay Yalamanchili. SECOND ROW: Derek Ozkal, Michael Rogers, Corey Schmidt, 
Erin Schuster, Matthew Hawkins. BACK ROW: Nickolas Turco, Bill Smolinski, Matt Grothoff, Bill 
Krenn, Hersey Hawkins.

Unique Ensemble
FRONT ROW: Alana Butler-president, Tanginia May vice-resident/secretary, Franchesca Llttle-
treasurer, Jeremiah McCluney, Melanie Patty, Kenneth Martin-director. SECOND ROW: Lakisha 
Blue, LaJeanne Grinnage, Toyia Poole, Faith Givan, Patricia Granberry. BACK ROW: Weslyn 
Caldwell, Tonya Sanders, Cassie Tate, Kinyotta Johnson, Larry Asberry.

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At the annual fall gathering of Phi Kappa Phi, senior Bryna Campbell receives a certificate and a 
ribbon to display on her gown at graduation.  Phi Kappa Phi held a recognition ceremony each 
semester for graduating seniors who received a 4.0 their freshman year. (photo submitted)

University Swingers (non-performance)
FRONT ROW: Kevin McWeeney, Corey Crandall, Timothy Sandfort, Elizabeth Hahn, Merideth 
Schneider, Teri Patterson. SECOND ROW: Kristen Gibson, Elizabeth Rea, Stephanie Knoblauch, 
Kristen Keller, Jennifer Pruett, Erica Baker, Jenny Hughes. BACK ROW: Jennifer Main, Amy 
Huedepohl, Scot Niermann, Bobby Francis, Carolyn Reinker, Joseph Brooks, Lindsay Combs.

University Swingers (performance)
FRONT ROW: Luke Andermann-treasurer, Nathan Harman-president, Ann Miller-secretary, 
Devin Weishuhn-secretary. SECOND ROW: Jillian Daco, Elizabeth Edgar, Rebecca French. BACK 
ROW: Ryan Miller, Nicholas Carson, Amy Johnson, Nathan Personett.

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Juniors Chris Nagelvoort and Chancie Adanis prepare to raise the sail of their boat on Forest 
Lake at Thousand Hills State Park. Nagelvoort and Adams taught themselves how to sail and 
then decided to start a sailing team. Team members worked hard to get the boat in good 
condition and they hoped to eventually partake in sailing competitions, (photo by Ally Mizulski)

Perceptions vs. Realities ofSailing team
The sailing team rented boats to go sailing
All members were required to have sailing experience
Team members donated money to purchase their own boat for $1,500
Any student interested in sailing was encouraged to join
Perceptions vs Realities

Venture Crew (403)
FRONT ROW: Sarah Fluegel, Ken Lederle-treasurer, Sam Valenti-president, Jack Dabrowski-vice 
president, Nathan Chisholm-secretary, Kenneth Carter-adviser. SECOND ROW: Julie Noelker, 
Neetu Abad, Bailey Sherry, Maryann York, Laura Presley, Yu Tawada, Abby Stenbeck. THIRD 
ROW: Tracy Argao, Stephanie Mattull, Katie Scilligo, Erin Werner, Julie Schwartz, Sarah Martin, 
Stacia Hentges, Yumiko Takahashi. BACK ROW: Corey Crandall, Ryan Pickett, Eddie Brauer, Scott 
Fohey, Isaac Stayton.

Wesley House
FRONT ROW: Reverend Eric Anderson-campus minister, Carolyn Vibbert, Sarah Hamilton, 
Nicholas Kindred, Laura Schmitz, Meg Wiechert. BACK ROW: Walter Coats, Dawn Jones, 
Stephanie Cox, Danette Rardon, Melanie Hurst, Scott Niermann.

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Making Waves

Sparkling water parted as the nose of a small boat glided through it. The passengers took deep 
breaths of the warm air and felt the wind rushing against their skin as stared out onto the lake. 
Some Truman State University students sailed to escape schoolwork and other problems, and 
sailing quickly became a new hobby and a new love.

"Initially Chris [Nagelvoort] and I got some books and taught ourselves how to sail," junior 
Chancie Adams said. "We took some others out and we loved it so much we decided to start an 
organization. We filed for membership in February and started meetings then." 

Adams and junior Chris Nagelvoort replaced the small boat with a larger one, and members 
collaborated their efforts to buy a new sailboat.

"One of my friends already had a sailboat," junior Jacob Utterback said. "But then we decided to 
all chip in and we bought a big boat. Meetings so far have been spent fixing up the boat."

As word about the new sailing team spread, students expressed interest in becoming members.

The sailing team was classified as a recreational group. Members said it was important to be 
viewed as a team and not as a club.

"There are only so many jobs to be filled on a boat," junior Adam Allmon said. "Also, we aren't a 
club because we have to work together on the boat, which makes us a team."

By Elizabeth Hoppis

Sailing team members purchased their first sailboat for $1,500. They worked together to 
renovate the boat and to set sail.

Windfall
FRONT ROW: Tina Lee, Alice Lee-assistant editor, Sarah Dennis-editor, Shalyn Claggett-assistant 
editor, Jason Dockery. SECOND ROW: Matt Reeg, Nicole Hanson, Neal Brown, Jennifer Ice, Betsy 
Gulinson, Shawna Archer. BACK ROW: Shawn Gilmore, Amy Christensen, Catherine Lee, Ryan 
O'Shea.

Women's Resource Center
FRONT ROW: Sara Young, Brie Cantrell-co-director, Sara Denny-co-director. BACK ROW: Melissa 
Seifert, Olivia Bratich, Amanda Reed-co-historian.

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Making Changes

Break the rules and your organization could feel the pain. Pending revisions to the Student 
Conduct Code would hold groups responsible for members' actions.

Jesse Fortney, dean of Student Affairs, said that Truman State University organizations had 
concealed individuals who violated the conduct code.

"Before there were so many loopholes where people could say, 'Well I'm not going to tell you 
who did it,' so nobody got in trouble about it," Fortney said. "Now, we have a provision which 
will make it easier for the office to complete a judicial investigation."

Sophomore Sally Noedel, a member of Sigma Alpha Iota, said she thought the proposed changes 
would be well worth it.

"I know in my fraternity and in other organizations, everybody's friends, and they try to cover 
for each other," Noedel said.

Some groups had processes to sanction organizations. Athletic Director Jerry Wollmering said he 
supported the proposed changes to include organizations under the University's conduct code 
because it was similar to the athletic department's system.

Proposed changes to the conduct code included receiving a failing grade for academic 
misconduct, removing legal jargon and creating a judicial hearing board composed of faculty, 
administrative staff and students, Fortney said.

By Leslie Dunn

The revised Student Conduct Code elminated past problems of enforcement and proposed 
stricter consequences.

Zeta Phi Beta
FRONT ROW: Natasha Carter-president, Lindsey Moore-vice president, Tanginia May-secretary. 
BACK ROW: Yvonne Winbush-treasurer, Samara Russell, Carmen Taylor-historian.

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Students take a break from their studies by attending a party. Students' behavior became a 
major concern when the Student Conduct Code was revised. Revisions focused on consistent 
reinforcement of the conduct code and stricter consequences when the code was broken, 
(photo submitted)

Perceptions vs. Realities of Student Conduct Code
The revisions did not cause a difference in student behavior
It only affected social organizations
It raised student awareness of possible consequences
It applied to all organizations on campus
Perceptions vs Realities

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Reaching Out

Wichita, Chicago, Oklahoma, Chihuahua. Students traveled far and wide to participate in 
Midterm Break missionary trips. These missionary trips gave students the opportunity to serve 
others while strengthening their faith.

Students involved in the Wesley House, Campus Crusade for Christ, Campus Christian Fellowship 
and the Baptist Student Union participated in the service projects. Most trips were open to 
members and nonmembers of the group, and the cost per person ranged from $25-$550.

The Wesley House mission trip involved a nine-day, nine-member excursion to Chihuahua, 
Mexico. It was the group's second visit to Chihuahua. The South Central Jurisdiction Volunteers 
In Mission, a large regional center of the United Methodist Church, coordinated the trip. Eight 
students and their campus minister helped build a Methodist church on the outskirts of the city. 
They also mixed and poured concrete and layed brick walls.

Senior Sarah Hamilton said they accomplished many tasks while on the trip.

"With such a small group, we got to know each other very well," Hamilton said. "The trip was an 
opportunity to serve others, to experience another culture and to grow closer as a team."

Hamilton said she grew spiritually because of the opportunity to dedicate some quality time to 
her spiritual life without the interruptions and hassles of school.

"The absence of stress and the opportunity just to work up a sweat and help somebody else is 
one of the greatest feelings in the world," Hamilton said.

Six students and four staff members from CCC traveled to Chicago for seven days for Urban 
Immersion. The trip was organized by Here's Life Inner City, a division of CCC that operates in 
the inner city of several big cities around the country.

Group members could choose to participate in several different types of service for the 
Roseland community of Chicago. The projects included preparing a house for teenage mothers 
and their children, volunteering in an elementary school and helping with an after-school 
program for inner-city children.

CCC member senior Lori Anderson said the trip

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Members of Christian organizations spend their Midterm Break helping others on missionary 
trips.

Working above graound, students on the Campus Christian Fellowship mission trip begin to raise 
the roof of a barn.  The New Life Ranch, near Colcord, Okla., used the completed barn to protect 
horses for its Heas Start program.  This program allowed New Life Ranch staff to connect with 
campers and to share the gospel. (photo submitted).

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Pushing with all their might, students on the Campus Christian Fellowship mission trip move a 
tree so they can saw it into smaller pieces. Workers picked up tree debris after a construction 
company chopped down trees to build new power lines. Students also cleared areas for workers 
to build wooden and wire fences.

Realities of...Mission Trips

"I really feel like the group bonded a lot. There were so many people, but the sense of unity was 
great. God really taught me a lot of things during the week. It was good to be away from school 
and just be able to listen for God."Amy Drake, Campus Christian Fellowship member

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was a chance to serve the community for a week and communicate the gospel and to gain a 
bigger perspective of the world.

"It was certainly eye opening to see that many people live very different lives than you and I," 
Anderson said. "It was also encouraging to see the way God is working in the lives of the people 
in the inner city and to see the need to go there to share the gospel and serve. I think that as a 
group we bonded. As we served together and saw God working, we got to know one another on 
a deeper level."

The seven-day CCF trip took 155 travelers to New Life Ranch, a camp outside of Colcord, Okla. 
The trip was organized through Christian Camping International, a supporting organization for 
Christian Camps. The service aspect of the trip involved a great deal of manual labor, including 
building swimming and canoe docks, raising the roof of a bam and building a trail.

Rob Siemer, campus minister for CCF, said the impact the trip had on their group was 
immeasurable.

"It's absolutely phenomenal," Siemer said. "God does amazing things--tearing down walls that 
people have been hiding behind, sometimes for their whole lives. During the day, we work but 
at night we try to focus on the spiritual aspect of the trip. For example, we had small groups in 
which people asked questions, shared experiences or just got to know some more people."

The 50-member BSU missionary group traveled to Wichita, Kan., for eight days. The members 
divided into smaller groups that performed services at six different work sites. This included 
helping to build two homes for Habitat for Humanity. One of these homes went to a family with 
10 children who lost their home after a tornado destroyed it.

The group also worked at the Christian Life Change House, a halfway house for men coming out 
of prison who had become Christians. The volunteers stripped walls, carpet and floors to 
prepare the house for renovation.

Phil McIntosh, BSU alumnus volunteer and trip coordinator, said they accomplished a great deal 
during the trip.

"Anybody could've done the actual physical labor, but these students benefited from coming 
together as one collective group with one collective purpose," McIntosh said. "That purpose was 
to put their faith in Christ in action by serving God through these ministries. Throughout the 
course of the week, students had the opportunity to serve together, work together, play, pray 
and worship together. As they did these things, they not only grew closer to each other, they 
grew closer to God as individuals and as a group."

By Ginny Windels

Working despite the occurrence of a rare dust storm, junior Scott Nierman and Reverend Eric 
Anderson, Wesley House's campus minister, mix concrete. Eight students from Wesley House 
traveled to Chihuahua, Mexico, over Midterm Break. While in Chihuahua, the students helped 
build a cistern for a Methodist church, (photos submitted)

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The Truman State University Panhellenic Council returned boasting awards and new ideas after 
attending the Mid-American Greek Council Association central area conference Feb. 17-20 in 
Chicago.

The Panhellenic Council received awards for membership recruitment, philanthropy and 
community service and council management. The group was also a finalist for the Sutherland 
Award. This award was based on the overall excellence of the Panhellenic Council.

"We were elated to win the awards," junior Katie Scioneaux, vice president of internal 
recruitment, said. "It's good to be recognized in some areas and it made us realize areas we 
need to work on."

The awards were based on documentation of accomplishments of the Panhellenic Council and 
officer programs given during the previous year. Although individuals applied for the awards, 
Scioneaux said the entire Panhellenic Council received them.

The Panhellenic Council sent 12 women to the conference, along with their adviser, Stacy Kraus, 
and Kia Hartfield, assistant Greek adviser for the National Pan-Hellenic Council.

Spending time together was an important part of the trip.

"The best part for me was spending time with the other girls from Truman, getting to know 
them better and getting ideas about how they do things within their sororities," junior Tara 
Hermann, Panhellenic Council secretary, said.

Those who attended the conference acquired ideas to implement within the University's Greek 
system.

"It was really nice to meet other people and get ideas about how people do things on other 
campuses," junior Casey Henrichs, Panhellenic Council housing chairwoman, said. "I think [the 
conference] really motivated me to become more active and made me really proud that I'm 
Greek."

By Heather Adams
Earned success

Resting against the rail in a subway car, sophomore Ashley Nassau waits for her stop while 
traveling through Chicago with Interfraternity Council members. Students from Interfraternity 
Council and Panhellenic Council had free time to tour the city while they were in Chicago for the 
Mid-American Greek Council Association conference.

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Panhellenic Council president, sophomore Amanda Eggers, accepts an award for Truman State 
University's chapter at the Mid-American Greek Council Association conference in Chicago. 
Panhellenic Council received multiple awards while at the conference. (photos submitted)

Realities of...Panhellenic Council

"We're not huge but we're known, so that's great. The judge that I met with said that we were 
the pinnacle for our division, [and] that for our size, we have a very strong council."Amanda 
Eggers, president

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Twists in the Student Activities Board selection process kept interviewees on their toes.

Freshman Nikki Martinez opens her door to Student Activities Board members at 1:30 am. The 
new members were notified the same night as their final interview. About 20 active members 
went to their doors to shout their congratulations. (photo submitted)

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I nervously sat waiting for my interview to begin. The next few minutes would determine 
whether I advanced to the second round of interviews.

"Elizabeth Hoppis? You can come in now. I am Ben Greer, Student Activities Board president. 
This is the selections committee. Please have a seat."

Five serious faces looked at me as I sat at the head of a large, imposing table. I smiled nervously 
and tried to imagine what they would ask, but the first question caught me completely off 
guard.

"If you could be any formation in nature what would you be and why?"

At first I was surprised, but the mixture of serious, light and contemplative questions kept me 
thinking. I left with no idea how I did. It was Friday, and on Monday I would know if I had made 
the first cut.

My stomach was tense, but I found my name!

That night the second interview took place and it was done in groups. A motion was set on our 
table and we were told to discuss it. The conversation soon started to flow, and I thought about 
whether or not I was saying the right things the entire time.

"Okay, you have all done a good job. Please wait in the hall and we will call you in one at a time 
to talk about this portion of the interview."

My mind was racing. I told them how I felt the discussion went. They told me they would call 
around midnight to let me know if I had made it or not.

At 12:30 a.m. I disappointedly laid down to go to sleep. I assumed they had decided not to call 
the people who did not make it. At 2 a.m. I awoke to the noise of people in the hall. I tried to 
ignore the sounds.

Then someone knocked on my door. Twenty SAB members were there shouting their 
congratulations to me. I had made it into SAB!

"Welcome to SAB. It is good to have you on the Board. You can go back to bed now."

I didn't know what to say or do. The process was very different than what I had imagined, but I 
had made it through! I was so excited that I could not sleep and stayed up reading the SAB 
handbook.

I had my first meeting two days after the selection and a retreat the following weekend. I 
plunged in headfirst ready to do my best for SAB.

By Elizabeth Hoppis
Innovative Interviews

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Around The World

A blustery, chilly day set the stage for the International Week's opening ceremonies, but the 
dreary weather did not make the events any less exciting for Truman State University student

More than 50 students proudly carried flags to represent at least 30 countries in the flag parade 
across campus. Various administrators spoke of the opportunities International Week gave 
students to promote the different cultures found at the University and in Kirksville. Ed 
Carpenter, former Kirksville mayor, was also present to officially recognize April 3-8 as 
International Week.

The Student Activities Board, Film Club, Bulls rugby team and the coalition of African American 
Women co-sponsored the events. Melanie Crist, International Student Office adviser, said co-
sponsorship was a positive addition to International Week.

"[With co-sponsors] we're not just reaching out to individuals but organizations, and that will 
make this Truman's International Week and not just the international students' International 
Week," Crist said.

Many events were held during the week including taste testing of ethnic foods and open 
microphone night at the Washington Street Java Co. where students talked about their cultures. 
The week drew to a close with the SAB sponsored hypnotist, Russ Peak, and "The Art of Kissing" 
presentation. In "The Art of Kissing" presentation, students performed various styles of kissing 
that exist throughout the world.

Sixty-five international and American students who were members of the International Club 
organized the events to make students aware of the different cultures on campus.

"Kirksville is out of the way of everything and [this is a way to] bring a little piece of the world 
[to Kirksville]," senior Janaka 
Madawela, International Club president, said.

Madawela also said the International Club was a vital organization on campus.

"If [the International Club] were not there it would be hard to imagine an International Week 
and International Dinner," Madawela said. "It's a place for American students and international 
students to mingle."

By Teri Patterson

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International Week exposed students to new cultures and traditions

International Club members present the flags of their countries in a parade to kick off 
International Week. Opening ceremonies, held at Kirk Building, followed the parade The week 
was an opportunities international students to share their cultures with the campus community, 
(photo by Niro Perera)

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Junior Heather Helm prepares freshmen Heather and Amy Carmack for the Tiger Beat Poetry 
section of the Cornhusker Tournament in Lincoln, Neb. In this competition, debaters used 
popular song lyrics to create skits.

Realities of...Debate Team

"I have had the opportunity to work with and meet some of the most fascinating and intelligent 
people I'll ever get to."Ryan Kennedy, debater

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Pi Kappa Delta and the forensics team prepared for months for the National tournament. It paid 
off when they claimed many national victories.

The first competition was the Pi Kappa Delta National tournament, held Feb. 25-28 in St. Louis, 
Mo. Debate and speech team members claimed the second place title.

In March, the debate team traveled to the National Pariamentary Debate Association 
tournament. They claimed a first place victory and brought home the "Two Man Team" and 
"Sweepstakes" awards. Junior debaters Jacob Stutzman and Ryan Kennedy were named national 
champions.

"For Ryan and I both, this was our seventh year of competition," Stutzman said. "We set a goal 
at the beginning of this year that we would be able to say that we left nothing undone. After 
seven years of hard work, we did that."

Kennedy said being named a national champion was the highlight of his year.

"It was an incredible feeling," Kennedy said. "When it happened, I was in complete
and utter shock."

The third competition was the National Forensic Association tournament, held April 11-18. It 
focused on individual events and the speech team.

The debate team also claimed first place victories in four invitational tournaments, and 36 
members qualified for Nationals.

By the end of the season, the team achieved far above and beyond its initial goals. Kevin Minch, 
forensics program director and adviser for Pi Kappa Delta, said the team members clearly 
outperformed their own expectations.

"At the beginning of the year, other teams used to say, 'Truman who? Who's that?'" Minch said. 
"But now when they see the Truman name on a posting, they know they will be competing 
against quality."

By Ginny Windels
Expert debaters

Junior Ryan Kennedy shaves Kevin Minch's head after the team won two national 
championships. Minch, forensics program director and Pi Kappa Delta adviser, promised the 
team members they could shave his head if the team won a national championship, (photos 
submitted)

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Billy Jenkins, safety for the St. Louis Rams, celebrates victory over the Tennessee Titans in Super 
Bowl XXXIV. The Rams finished their season with a record of 13-3. (photo submitted)

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University students seemed to lose track of the rest of the worm It was easy for us to get so 
wrapped up in lour studies, jobs and organizations that we often did not know about huge news 
events unfolding around the world In reality, events that affected the whole world occurred 
beyond Kirksville each day. Many countries struggled with international problems as well as 
dealing with internal conflicts. Natural disasters such as Hurricane Floyd and the earthquakes in 
Turkey struck and caused widespread death and disaster. Athletes broke records and 
entertainers won awards. Legends died as babies were born. Many of us expected New Year's 
Eve to be eventful, but it was nothing more than a great party. When we caught up on the news, 
we realized that life was moving around us at an incredible pace.

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TRAGEDY STRIKES AGAIN
The Story of the Kennedys
By Alison Sparks and Ally Mizulski

PHOTO COURTESY OF ASSOCIATED PRESS

John F. Kennedy Jr., his wife, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, and his sister-in-law, Lauren Bessette, 
died on July 16, 1999, as Kennedy's plane crashed into the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, seven 
miles off the coast of Martha's Vineyard, Mass.

Kennedy and his wife were flying to Hyannis Port, Mass., to attend his cousin's, Rory Kennedy, 
wedding. He was to drop Bessette off at Martha's Vineyard, Mass.

Radar spotted Kennedy's plane, a Piper Cessna, 48 minutes into the flight, and tracked its flight 
patterns and altitude until its final descent into the ocean. The plane plunged into

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John F. Kennedy Jr. attends the funeral of his cousin Michael Kennedy. Another victim of the 
Kennedy curse, Michael died in a skiing accident on Dec. 31, 1997.

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(continued from page 226) the ocean shortly after 9:40 p.m. A search for the missing plane 
began at 2:15 a.m. Saturday morning after a phone call from Kennedy's uncle, Sen. Ted 
Kennedy, to the Coast Guard station in Woods Hole, Mass.

The phone call began a five-day search over a large portion of the Atlantic Ocean which was 
later restricted to the area near Martha's Vineyard, Mass.

Searchers found Kennedy's recently purchased plane and the bodies on July 21, 1999.

At Kennedy's funeral service, Sen. Kennedy gave the eulogy. He closed with the following, "We 
dared to think...that this John Kennedy would live to comb gray hair with his beloved Carolyn by 
his side. But, like his father, he had every gift but length of years."

Along with grossing millions in the box office, "Phantom Mence" paraphenalia was a big hit 
among avid fans. Items varied from toys to numerous limited edition collectibles.(photo by Tina 
Patel)

New York Yankees catcher Joe Girardi congratulates pitcher David Gone after Cone pitched a 
perfect game against the Montreal Expos on July 18, 1999. The Yankees went on to win the 
World Series in a four-game sweep against the Atlanta Braves, (photo courtesy of Associated 
Press)

Blockbuster
"Star Wars: Phantom Menace" topped box offices, setting a new record for the most money 
grossed on opening day.

In 1977, "Star Wars: Episode IV, A New Hope" opened on 35 movie screens around the country. 
No one, not even writer director George Lucas, expected it to be a hit. The opening day of "Star 
Wars: Episode 1, The Phantom Menace" set a new record for the most money grossed on 
opening day ever, bringing in a total of $28,542,349.

While the original "Star Wars" success was a surprise, critics and fans placed phenomenal 
expectations on "Phantom Menace." Those who saw the original "Star Wars Trilogy" returned to 
see if the new movies lived up to their expectations.

This movie, however, did not meet the expectations of many. Countless critics scolded the 
movie not for its special effects and computer graphics, but for its relative lack of non-computer 
generated actors.

Despite many negative critiques, "Phantom Menace" made $102.7 million in five days. Ten 
weeks after its release "Phantom Menace" earned $1 million a day. Overall earnings surpassed 
the $400 million mark making "Phantom Menace" one of the highest grossing films of all time.

By Stephanie Turner and John Hagen

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CHAMPS CLENCHING VICTORY
Working Hard for the Win
By Stephanie Brenneke

PHOTOS COURTESY OF ASSOCIATED PRESS

United States women's soccer team reclaimed its 1991 first place title by winning the Women's 
World Cup in 1999. They finished third in 1995.

The U.S. was a strong favorite to claim the cup on home soil. With seven active players having 
made more than lOO appearances for their country, the American team was the most 
experienced in the world.

Before facing China, the U.S. rolled over Germany with a score of 3-2 and took out Brazil with a 
score of 2-0.

After 120 minutes of intense, scoreless soccer, the United States defeated China to win the 
World Cup before a record crowd of 90,185 fans at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif.

The game began with both

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Brandi Chastain celebrates after scoring the game winning overtime penalty shoot-out kick 
against China. The U.S. women's soccer team won the World Cup 5-4.

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teams playing with controlled aggression as they pushed forward and attacked. China's Xie 
Huilin scored the first goal of the game. The U.S. did not remain behind for long as Carla 
Overbeck scored a goal for the U.S. Both the U.S. and China scored three more goals in the first 
half.

No goals were scored in the second half and the game was sent into golden goal overtime when 
regulation time ended.

China's Fan Yunjie nearly ended the game in the 100th minute, but Kristine Lilly saved the U.S. 
with a head ball. 

Brandi Chastain went on to score the game winning goal for the U.S. to conclude the long and 
grueling game.

The success of the American team in the Women's World Cup produced the most-watched 
soccer game ever on U.S. television, and the team's success throughout the season ignited an 
unprecedented passion for women's soccer across the country.

Earthquake
Turkey suffered massive damage on Aug. 17, 1999. Buildings and lives were lost and destroyed 
in the quake.

Many Turkey residents awoke from their sleep on Aug. 17 to the shaking of buildings and loud 
crashes outside. A quake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale shook the country, ruining more 
than 21,390 buildings and leaving more than 200,000 people homeless.

In the first hours after the quake, the Turkey government was both unable to estimate damage 
and to begin relief efforts. Government officials had not made any preparations to ensure that 
they could communicate effectively in a crisis zone. This was a huge problem because Turkey's 
highly centralized decision making process required the approval of many officials in order to 
make decisions.

The government's failure to respond quickly caused both anger and confusion. It appeared that 
virtually all of the nation's core institutions failed in their attempts to deliver assistance.

Turkey's main Islamic-oriented political party, the Virtue party, mounted a variety of successful 
emergency relief procedures which included dispensing food, medicine and supplies to needy 
towns.

By Stephanie Brenneke

Weeping, 51-year-old Fatma Tandogan looks for belongings in her collapsed house in Golcuk, 
Turkey. The Turkish government projected that it would need to build 100,000-120,000 new 
homes for earthquake victims.

Left homeless by the devestating Turkey earthquake, thousands gather around relief trucks 
distributing food. Adapazari in southeast Istanbul was one of the hardest hit areas. 

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SISTERS OFF THE COURT
Teammates on the Court
By Stephanie Brenneke

PHOTOS COURTESY OF ASSOCIATED PRESS

Teaching his daughters to play tennis at the young age of four, Venus and Serena Williams' 
father gave them a nudge down the path of success.

At 18 and 19 years of age, respectively, Venus and Serena's combined winnings already totaled 
$7,550,820. In addition, they had won 208 of 276 career matches.

Originally seated 7th in the U.S. Open tournament, Serena knocked out Monica Seles, ranked 
4th, and Lindsay Davenport, ranked 2nd, both from the U.S. She then went on to beat the no. 1 
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Ecstatic about her win, Serena Williams enjoys a moment in the spotlight. On Sept. 11, 1999, 
Williams defeated Switzerland's Martina Hingis to win the women's U.S. Open. Williams also 
claimed the doubles tournament title with her sister, Venus.

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her the second African American woman to win the Grand Slam title since Althea Gibson in 
1958.

Serena and Venus teamed up to win the women's doubles title in the Open, making this the 
second Grand Slam women's doubles title for the sisters. They won the French Open earlier in 
the year. With this victory, Serena became the 5th woman in U.S. Open history to win both the 
singles and doubles titles at the U.S. Open.

Venus and Serena also maintained lives off the court. Serena attended an art school
for fashion design and the the sisters produced a regular women's tennis newsletters

By Stephanie Brenneke

Beginning life as a tropical depression on Sept. 7, 1999, Hurricane Floyd quickly gained strength 
and intensity. On Sept. 13, just a day before it hit the Bahamas, Floyd reached its peak intensity 
at 155 mph.

The hurricane's strength weakened as it moved toward the U.S. coast. It passed approximately 
lOO miles east of Florida's coast before landing near Cape Fear, N.C. on Sept. 16.

Floyd travelled along the entire U.S. east coast, requiring hurricane warnings from Florida to 
Massachusetts. More than 2.6 million people were urged to evacuate their homes, making this 
the biggest evacuation in U.S. history.

More than 1.3 million utility customers in the Carolinas and Virginia lost power, and residents 
from South Carolina to New York faced serious problems including flooding and a shortage of 
drinking water.

Rainfall from Floyd combined with saturated ground water levels from previous rainfall to 
produce extensive inland flooding.

Fifty-seven lives were lost in the United States and the Bahamas, making Floyd the deadliest 
hurricane since Hurricane Agnes in 1972.

Hurricane Floyd claims 57 lives and causes over $4 billion in damages to the east coast.
Disaster

Firefighters observe a moment of silence on Dec. 10, 1999, for six firefighters who were killed in 
a fire in Worcester, Mass. Afterwards the search for the bodies was resumed. This tragedy was 
one of many that took lives during 1999.

Waves caused by Hurricane Floyd hit the jetty at Haulover Beach in Miami Beach, Fla. Floyd 
whipped through the Bahamas before hitting the United States. Coastal areas from Florida to 
North Carolina were evacuated due to extensive flooding.

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TOUGH DECISIONS 
Award Shows Pick the Best
By Tina Anshus

PHOTOS COURTESY OF ASSOCIATED PRESS

And the winner is... The entertainment elite honored excellence in film, television and music 
with prestigious awards. Organizations or committees for each award chose the nominees and 
determined the winners.

Members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences voted for winners of the 
Academy Awards, or the Oscars. The academy limited Oscars to those achieving the highest 
level of distinction in motion pictures. The academy had 5,607 voting members in 2000. 

Members represented 13 branches including actors, cin-

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Helen Hunt accepts an Emmy for best actress in a comedy series for her role in "Mad About 
You." This was Hunt's seventh consecutive nomination in this category. She also won the award 
in 1996, 1997 and 1998.

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ematographers, directors, short film and feature animators, visual effects producers and writers.

The Golden Globes recognized achievements in motion pictures and television as well. The 
Hollywood Foreign Press Association chose the nominees and the winners. Although the Oscars 
frequently lumped nominees into one category, the Golden Globes' honored dramas and 
comedies separately.

The recording academy presented the Grammy for excellence in music recording. Artists were 
not the only ones recognized. Technical professionals also won Grammys for their 
achievements.

Searching for survivors, rescue workers gather at the base of the collapsed bonfire stack at 
Texas A&M University. The stack's center pole snapped in two, killing 12 and injuring at least 27.

Striking a pose, Mariah Carey accepts the Artist of the Decade Award at the 1999 Billboard 
Music Awards show. The highest-ranking male on the pop-artist list was Garth Brooks. He came 
in third behind Carey and Janet Jackson.

By Stephanie Brenneke

A ninety seven-year tradition came to a crashing end on Nov. 18. A 40-foot pyramid of logs 
assembled for the annual Texas A&M bonfire collapsed. The collapse killed 11 students and one 
alumnus and injured at least 27 others.

Officials blamed the collapse of the bonfire on the cracking of the 100-foot central support pole.

Many people saw the collapse as a reason to end the tradition, while others wanted it to 
continue in memory of the dead students.

The traditional bonfire, which began in 1909, was used to generate spirit for the football game 
against the school's archrival, the University of Texas.

This was not, however, the first time a bonfire collapsed. In 1994 the structure fell after heavy 
rains, but no one was hurt. Students later rebuilt and burned it.

The only other time the bonfire was cancelled was in 1963 when President John F. Kennedy was 
assassinated.

Twelve killed and at least 27 injured. A bonfire collapse at Texas A&M University raised 
questions about the importance of

Tradition

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They said it could not be done, but the St. Louis Rams proved everyone wrong. After four 
unsuccessful seasons, the Rams began their season as 200-1 underdogs to win the Super Bowl. 
On Jan. 30, they edged out the Tennessee Titans 23-16 to give St. Louis its first-ever Super Bowl 
Championship.

Leading the way for the Rams was Kurt Warner. Warner was named the Most Valuable Player of 
the game after setting a title-game record with 414 passing yards.

The Rams began their season with a six-game winning streak; their first loss was to the Titans. 
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St. Louis Rams quarterback Kurt Warner looks for an open receiver during the fourth quarter of 
Super Bowl XXXTV. The rams defeated the Tampa Bay Bucaneers 11-6 to clinch the NFC 
Championship and the George Halas trophy on Jan. 23.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Rams: A Cinderella Story
Stephanie Brenneke
SUPER BOWL CHAMPS

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season 13-3, they beat the Minnesota Vikings and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to earn the 
rematch with the Titans.

The match-up between the Rams and Titans produced a Super Bowl that was filled with heart A 
producer could not have orchestrated a more dramatic finish.

The Rams held a 16-0 lead in the third quarter, but the Titans did not give up. The Titans' 
offense dominated the second half, and they were able to tie the game in the fourth quarter.

The tie only lasted 18 seconds. With less than two minutes to play, Warner connected with Isaac 
Bruce for a 73-yard touchdown pass.

The Rams' journey to the Super Bowl championship ignited a sense of spirit and pride in St. Louis 
that will not be forgotten.

Coincidence?
Charles Schulz thanks readers and says goodbye in his "Peanuts" comic strip printed the day 
after his death.

The days of reading the daily or Sunday paper and enjoying a new "Peanuts" comic strip are 
gone.

Charles Schulz died in his sleep on Saturday, Feb. 12, the night before his last comic strip was to 
be published.

The strip was originally designed for the St. Paul Pioneer Press in 1947 and was called "Li'l 
Folks." In 1950 it was sold to a syndicate, and the strip made its official debut as "Peanuts" on 
Oct. 12. It was eventually run in approximately 2,600 newspapers, reaching an estimated 355 
million readers daily in 75 countries.

Schulz's strip was acknowledged not only by fans, but also by critics. In 1955 and 1964 Schulz 
won the Reuben Award, comic art's highest honor. In 1978 he was named the International 
Cartoonist of the Year.

Because of a clause in Schulz's contract, "Peanuts" can never be drawn by another artist. While 
we are forced to say goodbye, many will never forget Charlie Brown's kite, Pigpen's cloud of 
dust or Linus' blanket.

By Stephanie Brenneke

St. Louis Rams Ricky Proehl celebrates his first touchdown of the season during the fourth 
quarter of the NFC Championship game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Rams won the 
Jan. 23 game 11-6.

Cartoonist Charles Schulz displays a sketch of Snoopy, one of his "Peanuts" characters, in his 
office in Santa Rosa, Calif., in 1997. Schulz died in his home on Feb. 12 following a battle with 
cancer.

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Nearly five months after being rescued from the icy waters of the Atlantic Ocean, 6-year-old 
Elian Gonzalez was returned to his father on April 23.

Elian survived a shipwreck that killed his mother and other passengers as they fled from Cuba. A 
sport fisherman found Elian clinging to an inner tube.

After Elian's arrival in the United States, his Miami relatives, Lazaro and Marisleysis Gonzalez 
were granted temporary custody and began legal proceedings to keep him in the United States.

Elian's father, Juan Miguel Gonzalez, came to the United

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Six-year-old Elian Gonzalez celebrates with relatives on Jan. 7 after being subpoenaed to appear 
before a congressional committee on Feb. 10. Elian endured a long drawn-out battle between 
his father and his Miami relatives before being denied an asylum hearing on June 1.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF ASSOCIATED PRESS

THE FIGHT FOR CUSTODY
The Elian Gonzalez Story
By Stephanie Brenneke

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States on April 6 with the hope of being reunited with his son.

Elian was caught in a tug-of-war as Cuban-Americans demanded that he be allowed to remain in 
the United States, while Cuban President Fidel Castro demanded the boy be returned to Cuba.

On Easter Sunday, armed federal agents used battering rams and pepper spray to take Elian 
from his Miami home after all-night negotiations between Attorney General Janet Reno and the 
family had failed.

Despite having his son back, Juan Miguel Gonzalez was not allowed to take Elian out of the 
country until federal court action over the question of asylum was decided.

On June 1, the federal appeals court denied the Miami relative's request for Elian to receive an 
asylum hearing. They appealed to the United States Supreme Court.

Defeated
John McCain and Bill Bradley drop out of the presidential race after the March primary.

After months of campaigning, presidential candidates Bill Bradley and John McCain accepted 
defeat and withdrew from the 2000 presidential race.

McCain withdrew from the race after big losses on Super Tuesday. Bush beat McCain in 
California and New York, the two biggest states at stake, by convincing voters that McCain was 
not conservative enough.

McCain had support from smaller groups such as the moderates, independents and democrats 
that crossed party lines to vote in the Republican primary, but it was not enough to fight Bush.

Alan Keyes was still in the GOP race, but not a factor in many of the primaries.

In the Democratic race, Gore swept all 15 contests. Bradley lost both the independent and 
liberal vote that were key to his strategy.

Victories by Bush and Gore assured them their parties' nominations. A fierce competition began 
between them, and it would continue until the presidential elections in November.

By Stephanie Brenneke

Republican George W. Bush celebrates with his wife Laura and Sen. Kay Baily Hutchins after 
winning the Republican primary on March 14. Bush and Vice President AI Gore swept the 
Southern primaries, knocking Bill Bradley and John McCain out of the race.

Hoping to gain votes, republican presidential candidate John McCain addresses supporters at a 
McCain 2000 rally in Hilton Head, S.C. Despite gaining support across the United States, McCain 
lost on Big Tuesday and later withdrew from the race.

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Spike, one of Truman's mascots, plays with a child while at a basketball game. The mascots 
worked hard to entertain both young and old at Truman events throughout the year, (photo by 
Ally Mizulski)

PEOPLE

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Truman State University students thought they knew who they were when they came to 
Kirksville. In reality, we had just begun to discover ourselves. The year brought change for all of 
us. We dyed our hair, we took up aerobics and we realized that we enjoyed listening to classical 
music. We thought that we could tell what kind of personalities certain people had just through 
our own perceptions of them. We found that no one fit neatly into one category. We ended up 
becoming friends with the most unlikely people. We allowed the people we met to bring new 
ideas and change to our lives, and we learned more about ourselves and our friends with every 
experience. Initially, we thought that our differences would seperate us. In reality, our 
differences were what gave us our strength and provided us with the ability to achieve.

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ENGAGED IN TRUMAN
By Jessica Saust

Engaged couples got an early start to the alter as they prepared to live and love each other until 
death do they part-while still in college.

Engaged students fdaced many obstacles when it came to planning the wedding.  Time seemed 
to be the biggest restriction.

"It take away a lot of time," senior Kristin Orf said. "Planning a weddin is kind of like another 
class."

Being away from home also impeded the planning process.  Orf scheduled a weekend so she 
could go home with people involved in arranging the wedding since she could not do it in 
Kirksville.  

Many engaged couples planned their weddings over the summer.  This relieved some of the 
stress and time constraints, but the unresolved details created a litlle tension.

"About the month before the wedding, I think I might be stressed with handling all of the last-
minute details," senior Keri Silea said.

Students who were not engaged found the idea fascinating.  Some were even a little 
overwhelmed by it.

"It's a new concept to go to school with so many people who are engaged," freshman Stephanie 
Tice said.  "I've heard of people who found their significant other in college, but I nevber figured 
they'd get engaged in college."

Couples had many reasons for getting married while in college, and they all had overwhelming 
support from family and friends.

Vicki Ahn Littleton, CO health science
Candace Allen Harrisonville history
Ruben Ambrose Cascade,Trinklad,Tobeg computer science
Kathryn Astrack St. Louis German
Aaron Aversman Carrollton accounting

Christine Banaskavich Manchester music
Alan Bancroft Columbia philosophy/religion
Schevone Bell Joliet, IL business administration
Kurt Bethel Union communication
Bryan Bichsel Crystal Lake, IL

Simonie Bieber Ballwin business administration
LaKisha Blue Chicago, IL exercise science
Jennifer Bodenhamer Blue Springs history
Joshua Boeheme St. Louis history
Alina Brown Cherryville business administration

Jonathan Brown Minneapolis, MN communication
Sarah Brown Troy, IL psych., sociology/anthropology
Joseph Bruhl Little Rock,AR history
Kevin Bryan Denver, CO English
Dave Buennighausen Crestwood business administration

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Senior Kristin Orf gazes at her reflection in the mirror of a bridal shop in downtown Kirksville. 
Finding a wedding gown was only one of many tasks. Many students enjoyed the process of 
preparing for their weddings. (photo by Elizabeth Hoppis)

THE REALITIES
78 percent of brides planned to take their husband's name
Strapless and short-sleeved dresses were in style 
Trends: bilingual services, parental vow renewals, purity rings
18 percent of women called mom first to break the news
Average length of time from proposal to wedding: 14 months
Color fads: pale yellows and lavender
87 percent of men proposed; 2 percent of women
proposed; 11 percent mutual decision
facts are from Brides magazine Aug/Sept. 1999

Sonya Burgers Sioux Falls, SD health science	
Christina Burrus Lisle, IL business administration
Erin Byington Chesterfield psychology 
Rama Calaga Kirksville physics
Trisha Callicott Hannibal nursing

Jessica Callow Blue Springs business administration	
Danielle Camarota Hazelwood physics
Cyria Canessa Ballwin psychology
Brie Cantrell Lee's Summit nursing
Maria-Jose Carrasco Quito, Ecuador political science

Shalyn Claggett Lee's Summit English	
William Clark Chicago, IL justice systems
Joe Clemmer Indianapolis, IN justice systems
Brian Concagh Ballwin business administration
Caroline Conley Crystal Lake, IL excerdse science

Angelicia Cooper Kirksville health science
Sarah Corso-Tornetto St. Louis accounting, business administation administration
Michael Cox Kirksville communication
Kate Cunniff Florissant chemistry
Katherine Cunningham NaperviIle IL psychology

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NO PLACE LIKE HOME
By Beth McFadden

Students who studied abroad returned with indescribable memories. They learned about 
cultures, met people and went places they had only dreamed about.

Upon their return, students realized the many differences between the countries. The most 
common difference was the amount of work that had to be done.

"American students have a lot more outside school work than French students," senior Sarah 
Dunn said. "Plus I have to work for my scholarship." 

Junior Andrea Hein spent five weeks in Australia. When she returned, she missed the 
relationships that she had formed with the students there.

"After being around those 21 people always for five weeks, it's weird not to be around those 
people anymore," Hein said.

While there were some downsides to returning home, there was a common upside among all 
the students. They all learned to look at their own lives and country in a new light.

"I learned how much I like my own country," Dunn said. "It was a real revelation."

Students also learned how other people felt about the United States.

"They were so excited about sights and parks that we have over here," Hein said

Although read justing to life in the United States and the University could be difficult, students 
said that their experiences in the Study Abroad Program were well worth it.

Stephanie Curtis Kirksville English
John Dabrowski Gladstone theatre
Pam Dangnemond Arlinglon Heights, IL business administration
Kim Deems Galena, MD English
Sara Denny De  Soto  business administration

Beth Doling Peoria, IL communication
Bryan Dopuch House Springs business administration
Susan Doss Brookfield Spanish
Brain Dull St.	Louis business administration
Jennifer Ducan St. Louis agriculture

Jeremy Early Mexico communication
Lisa Eaton Blue Springs political science
Caleb Eckhardt Columbia, IL mathematics
Heather Eklund Princeton, IL nursing
Aaron Emerson Kirkwood business administration

Lora England Mexico communication
LeAnn Enloe  Hillsburo English
Lisa Faries Ballwin accounting
Holly Farkes Overland Park, KS accounting
Beth Feldmann Overland Park, KS communication
 
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Senior Adrian Stone and alumna Mary Beth Donovan visit Mont Saint Michel in France. Students 
took field trips as part of the Study Abroad Program. These trips were often part of the program 
through the University, (photo by Sarah Dunn)

THE REALITIES
The University offered 118 programs in 38 countries
The most popular countries included Australia, Costa Rica, England, France, Ireland and Spain 
Students could go for a semester, an academic year or a summer
Study abroad trips ranged from $5,000-$8,000, plus air fare
facts are from Center for International Education Abroad

Christopher Flieger St. Louis history
Brian Flowers Kirksville psychology
Chris Forcelledo St. Louis communication
Elissa Ford Chesterfield business administration
Christopher Foster St. Louis history

Brent Franke Novelty business administration
Rebecca French Jefferson City business administration
Heather Fuller-Witt Bevier justice systems
Marta Gall Ethel art
Jeff Gamber St. Louis excercise science

Jessica Gaskill Gladstone communication disorders
Adam Gebhardt Fayette communication 
Matthew Gervase Naperville, IL excercise science 
Patrick Gibbons Cape Girardeau art
Sunshine Gibbons Cape Girardeau mathematics

Rebecca Gjesfjeld Independence Spanish
Sarah Gordon Gladstone art
David Green Yuba City, CA biology
Christopher Guillor De Soto justice systems
Melinda Gunn Hillsboro, IL business administration

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DESTINATION UNKNOWN
By Sara Stites

If classes, papers, work and extracurricular activities were not enough for seniors to worry 
about, many had the extra burden of applying to graduate school.

The application process for graduate school was not a simple task. Many schools required 
extensive written applications, essays, personal statements, recommendations, interviews and 
even an application fee, ranging anywhere from $25 to $100.

Senior Colleen Born felt the pressure of time constraints and had to devote her semester break 
to filling out forms for various schools.

"It is the best feeling in the world to send an application off," Bom said.
Before the application process even began for senior Brad Peuster, he felt the pressure looming 
over him.

"It is another very big decision," Peuster said. "It's a lot like trying to choose an undergrad 
college."

The lengthy process was not the only intimidating aspect of applying to graduate school. 
Students worried about in tense classes, heavier work loads and unfamiliar surroundings.

Acceptance to graduate school allowed seniors to relax and look forward to what lay ahead

"It is a big relief to finally know where you are going, to know that you are going to have a life 
after this," senior Katie Poeppel said.

Janine Hall St Peters psychology
Scott Hammack House Springs accounting	
Kaysha Hancock biology	
Kia Hartfield Calumet City, Il. communication disorders	
Aubrey Hawley Webster Groves English 

Jason Head Brookfield business administration
Susan Hein Moline, Il business/agricultural science
Evelyn Henderson Wheaton, Il psychology
Jennifer Henry	 OFallon communication
Amy Hermann St Genevieve nursing

Becky Hilburn Blue Springs communication
Janice Hodges accounting
Erin Hodschayan Manchester business	
Megan Hollingsworth Kirksville psychology	
Marissa Holmes St Peters biology

Michael Hoskovec Omaha, Ne biology
Donna Houchins Dutzow biology
April Howard Sikeston nursing
Rebecca Howard Oklahoma City, Ok English
Carrie Ann Hrastich St Peters accounting

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Senior Janeen Traen looks at information on Johns Hopkins University. Students often applied to 
several graduate schools before making a final choice. The application process involved 
references, personal mission statements and GRE scores, (photo by Elizabeth Hoppis)

THE REALITIES
36.4 percent of Truman State University students attended graduate school
52.5 percent of University students scored above the 50th percentile on the Graduate Record 
Examination
18.9 percent of University students were above the 80th percentile on the GRE
The cost to take the GRE was $99

Nicholas Iwig Johnston, Ia agricultural science
Jothy Jacob Ballwin accounting
Seth Jarman Holden art 
Jennifer Jenkins Jefferson City accounting
Mary Johannesen	Oswego, Il business administration

Laurie Johnson Salina, Ks English
Mary Johnston Prairie Village, Ks business administration
Dawn Jones Grover biology
Michelle Jones	Rockton, Il music
Angela Judkins St. Louis chemistry

Angela Keller Kansas City psychology 
David Kelly Arvada, Co business administration	
Stephen Kelly  Moberly sociology/anthropology
Thomas Knowlton Mascoutah, Il psychology 
Kate Koenig St. Joseph English

Phillip Kopf	Ballwin
biology/philosophy/religion 
Andrew Kuhlmann Barnhart psychology
Jeremy Leavitt Creve Coeur art
Justin Lechwar Morton, Il business administration
Kenneth Lederle St. Louis music

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AUTOMOBILE MADNESS
By Ally Mizulski

As students rolled into town exhausted and out of gas from a weekend rendezvous, their cars 
were promptly returned to the parking lots and driveways of their Kirksville homes.

Not all students had the resources to get up and drive home or to Wal-Mart, so they depended 
on the good will and the automobile of another student.

"I wouldn't have to hassle people for rides all of the time [if I had a car]," freshman Jenny 
Hughes said. "I could go home whenever I wanted to."

Many students without wheels said not having a car was an inconvenience, but most of the time 
it was easy to find a ride for errands off-campus.

Students with cars said the advantages outweighed the disadvantages. They had the liberty and 
ability to go wherever they wanted whenever they wanted.

A disadvantage to owning a vehicle was general maintenance costs.

Students also had to buy parking stickers in order to park on campus. The cost of the parking 
stickers ranged from $15 to $50. Students had to pay $50 for commuter (blue) and residential 
(green) decals and $15 for park and save (gold) decals.

As students drove out of the parking lot, they cranked up their radios and prepared themselves 
for another ride down the highway.

Janelle Lee.Chicago,	IL health science
Hannah Lenon English Lenexa, KS 
Jennifer Lindsay Nevada exercise science	
Amy Linsenbardt	Jefferson City biology
Jennifer Littrell business administration

Jeremy Loscheider Flossmor, IL communication 
Hannah Lucas Pacific communication
Leah Lucas Pacific theatre
Stacey Ludy St. Peters psychology	
Kathy Mallon Hatfield, PA accounting

Jen Malone Duncanville, TX biology
Brian Maples Macon exercise science
Kristen Marsh Jennings English	
Natalie Marshall Overland Park, KS French
Elizabeth McFadden English Manchester

Luke McFarland Florissant political science
Julie McGee Florissant exercise science
Robin McNaught Genesco, IL business administration
Kade Meadows Morris, IL justice systems
Jonathan Meisel Jefferson City business administration

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Sophomore Nicole Kilburn pours antifreeze into her car. Students had to make sure they got 
their cars tuned up, a task that parents normally did. (photo by Tinia Gray)

THE REALITIES
Cost of gas in February 2000 was $1.35 per gallon 
2000 Pontiac Grand Am Sedan base price was $19,760
Cost of insurance for a 20-year-old female with one speeding ticket who was not on parents' 
policy was $1,142 for every six months 
Cost of insurance for a 20-year-old female with one speeding ticket who was on parents' policy 
was $539 for every six months
facts were from AAA Insurance and Jim Robertson Chevrolet

Julie Merrell Crystal City business administration
Anneliese Millburg Evanston, WY business administration
Ann Miller St. Louis English
Cory Milles St. Louis communication 
Teneshia Milligan Chicago, IL communication disorders

Linisha Mills Park Forest, IL psychology
Jennifer Mitchell Kirksville economics/German
Melissa Mitschele Lake St. Louis psychology
Christopher Mobley Doniphan English/French
Jamie Moenster Dittmer biology

Casey Morris Chesterfield business administration
Ryan Mulbery Mountain Grove exercise science
Shelley Mundhenk St Peters biology
Joe Murchison Kirksville business /political science 
Daniel Murphy Chesterfield business/computer science

Chris Naffziger Kirksville art history
Jessica Neighbors Kirksville communication
James Neill Clio, IA biology
Aaron Nord  Chesterfield mathematics
Kevin O'Grady III St. Louis business administration

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KEEPING SPIRITS RAISED
Mascots entertained crowds through wins and losses
By Andrew Ashbaugh

They were Truman State University's biggest sports fans. Students found them at most home 
football and basketball games regardless of weather or score. They were obnoxious and silly and 
always stuck with the teams.

These die-hard fans were Spike and Simone Bulldog -- the University's mascots. Although casual 
spectators dismissed the pair of furry, gray canines that helped lead cheers, they played an 
important role in creating the festive atmosphere of an athletic event.

"We don't have a lot to do other than just have a good time and help everybody else have a 
good time," junior Will Enochs, Spike, said. "I taunt the other team, play with [Simone], steal 
people's hats, take their food and basically just wreak havoc."

Spike and Simone were especially popular with the younger members of the crowd.

"I think [the mascot] is someone the little kids look up to," senior Erica Oborny, Simone, said. 
"Simone is supposed to have superhuman qualities, so they admire her."

Being a mascot was not all fun and games.

"You have to get used to walking with feet that are three times your size, so a lot of the time 
you trip," senior Leah Dooley, who has been Simone several times, said. "The head is kind of like 
a helmet with a chin strap and you look through the mouth, so you have no peripheral vision."

The primary goal was to keep the crowd's spirits and energy level high. When games were less 
than exciting, this became a full-time task.

"Truman crowds tend to get into games when they're close," Oborny said. "When we're losing 
by a lot or even when we're winning by a lot, nobody cares. That's when I go into the audience 
and interact more. I'll sneak up behind older people and cover their eyes or I'll wiggle my butt in 
front of high school guys and watch them all turn red and gawk."

Simone, a Truman State University mascot, sits with a family at a football game in Stokes 
Stadium on Family Day. Children often enjoyed playing with the mascot during the games. The 
mascots kept fans entertained in the stands and on the track.

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A boy laughs as Simone, one the mascots, tickles him. Walking through the stands and 
interacting with the crowd was a part of the mascots' routine for games (photos by Elizabeth 
Hoppis)

PERCEPTIONS
"I've always been an athlete and I never got to do that up here, so this Is my [chance] to be an 
athlete. I feel really close to the teams because I am out there with them on the field and follow 
their every move. Plus, quite a few of the basketball players are my friends, so it's like I'm 
cheering them on in my own little way."-Erica Oborny senior

REALITIES
Mascots were not required to practice during the week 
Mascots got involved through association with the cheerleading coaches
Mascots cheered at football and basketball games and participated in special Truman State 
University events such as Family Day and Dog Days

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RESIDENTIAL SELECTIONS
By Jo Ann Croghan

The decision to be a student adviser on campus carried more responsibility than most students 
realized.

The residential halls entrusted SAs with important tasks and the selection process was rigorous 
and very professional. Some were overwhelmed by the process while others were not.

"I wouldn't say it was overwhelming," junior SA Kurt Ulmer said. "The requirements weren't that 
bad."

The selection process included a lengthy application and three 30-minute interviews.

Interested students prepared themselves differently. Some participated in mock interviews to 
prepare.

Interviewees also had the opportunity to familiarize themselves with a handout on behavioral 
and verbal responses that the interviewers would look upon positively.

"I refused to prepare myself for the interviews," freshman Ben Davis said. "I felt that if I 
prepared myself my responses would seem fake. I wanted to answer their questions 
straightforward and honestly."

Despite the demanding SA selection process, many students battled through it and became a 
leader in their residential hall or college. The process helped residential living officials choose 
students they felt would make good leaders and set good examples for residents.

Erica Oborny	Derby, KS biology 
Naedrie Olmstead Rogersville communication 
Katy Olsztynski	Wilmette, IL
April Orsbom Jefferson City biology 
Aileen Pesina Kirksville chemistry/nursing 

Kirstin Peterson Olathe, KS biology
Bich Pham Freeport, IL music
Andrew Pollman Troy business administration
Justin Pottorff Ballwin mathematics 
Kevin Punswick Overland Park, KS biology 

Danette Rardon Wheeling communication 
Ronda Rathke Lee Summit communication
Stephanie Reahr Florissant psychology
Carrie Reynolds	Davenport, IA accounting
James Roach Ballwin communication

Brad Ross Lake St. Louis English
Tawny Ross Kirksville biology
Anna Rothermich	 St. Louis psychology
Becky Russell Columbia English
Kristi Russell Liberty psychology

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Current student advisers, sophomore Liz Maloney of Brewer Hall and sophomore Ellen Axmear 
of Nason Hall conduct an interview with freshman Megan Lewis. (photo by Elizabeth Hoppis)

THE REALITIES
Approximately 100 students applied to be student advisers for 2000-01 academic year
There was 1 SA in Randolph Apartments
There were 2 SAs in Fair Apartments
There were 3 SAs in Campbell Apartments and EC Grim 
There were 11 SAs in Blanton, Brewer, Dobson and Nason Halls 
There were 18 SAs in Ryle Hall 
There were 19 SAs in Centennial Hall
There were 30 SAs in Missouri Hall
SAs earned two-thirds room and board plus $100 per semester

Tim Sandfort Ballwin anthropology/sociology/math 
Jason Savage Raytown business administration	
Stephanie Schlegel St. Louis biology 
Paul Schmitz St. Louis justice systems	
Lizzie Schuerman Ainsworth, IA English 

Kristy SeBlonka Bartonville, IL English 
Amelie Sell St. Louis anthropology/sociology
Rebecca Sharpe Kirksville mathematics 
Josh Shive St. Peters communication 
Emily Sides Ballwin communication disorders 

Keri Silea St. Peters history 
Shawn Slick Naperville, IL communication 
Jennifer Slinkard Holt English 
Jennifer Smart	Omaha, NE biology 
Julie Smith St. Charles communication disorders 

Mitch Soderberg Hazelwood mathematics/physics
Lucas SooHoo Kirksville English	
Kathryn Spiegel	Peosta, IL nursing 
Debbie Strange Manchester business administration 
Nathan Stark Byron, IL business administration

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PARENTS AS PUPILS
By Megan Watson

Distractions such as television or loud dorm rooms made students' schoolwork harder. 
However, some students' attention and time were led astray by their children.

A small number of Truman State University students were parents, making their lives even more 
complicated.

"You have to give up all selfishness," senior Brock Neill said. "Everything has to go into the 
family."

Neill and his wife, Monica, had a 5-month-old son.

"It gives you a different perspective," Neill said. "I don't think a lot of students realize all that 
their parents have put into their lives. I can at least see how much time my parents have done 
now."

Senior Josh Wright and his wife, Mandy, had a 7-month-old son. He said there were negative 
aspects of raising a child while in school.

"It's pretty stressful to try to support a family while living in an environment that is designed to 
accommodate single people," Wright said. "That's been the most challenging thing about being 
a father and a college student."

Student-parents had a different definition of time management, but the community was a good 
environment for starting a family.

"Kirksville has been a great place to raise Jonah thus far," Wright said.

Sara Stites Wentzville English
Jewelee Stoffle Holt business administration 
Lauren Stoppelmann Sunset Hills psychology
Eric Stover Kirksville English
Katie Svoboda Washington, IA communication

Lindsy Switser Thorton justice systems/psychology
Richard Sykora St. Louis business administration
Carmen Taylor Country Club Hills exercise science
Ruth Terefe Forest Park, IL business administration
Crystal Tillman Chicago, IL English/justice systems

Heather Tomes Pacific business administration
Janeen Traen  Naperville,  IL English
Molly Trauernicht Holt business administration
Christina Truesdale Jefferson City agriculture science
Laura VanByssum Oak Lawn, IL communication

Lauren Vehige  St. Charles biology
Rachelle Vida  Blue Springs anthropology/sociology/psychology
Laurie Wager Belleville, IL biology
Laura Walters Dousman, WI biology
Ellen Walz St. Louis agricultural science

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Mandy and Josh Wright play with their son, Jonah, in their home. The Wrights divided their time 
between family, work and school to be with their baby, (photo by Elizabeth Hoppis)

THE REALITIES
Additional costs:
a 48 pack of pampers cost $12.97
Carnation Good Start baby formula cost $16.97 for 32 ounces
a Graco Infant Car Seat/ Carrier/Stroller cost $169.96
a Verona wooden crib cost $99.96
a Graco high chair cost $39.96
Gerber baby food cost $0.44 for a 4-ounce jar
facts are from Wal-Mart

Sally Walz Naperville, IL business administration
Jason Ward Maryland Heights biology
Megan Watson Rockford communication
Rebecca Weintraub Manchester agricultural science 
Laura Westhoff Florissant psychology

Holly Wherry Fair Grove biology
David Widitz St. Louis biology/psychology
Vivian Willemsen Pella,	IA anthiopology/sociology/justicesysterns
Kiya Willis Bolingbrook, IL psychology 
Nicole Winters St. Louis business administration

Karin Wirsig St. Louis biology
Sara Young St. Louis communication 
Mary Ziegler Webster Grove art
Angela Zorbas Sikeston English 

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TEACHING WHILE LEARNING
Graduated students returned to campus, this time to start their careers
By John Hagen

Seeing students who should have graduated around campus made other students ask why they 
were still here. Many of these students were not fifth-year seniors but graduate students 
working toward a master's degree.

Some students researched and developed a thesis for their degree while Others performed a 
case study for the Master of Arts in Education program. The most popular job was the Graduate 
Teaching/Research Assistant (GTRA) positions

These teaching positions not only gave graduate students their first opportunity to take respon 
they also graduate students a supportive environment for developing their teaching skills.

Peggy Zahner, a GTRA in the music department, taught a group vocal class as well as individual 
voice lessons.

"I wanted to have this GTRA position because I wanted to have more experience in studio 
teaching," Zahner said.

Programs varied from one department to the next. All GTRA's received supervision from 
resident faculty members, but each department had its own way of teaching the students how 
to teach others

The atmosphere remained relaxed in the history department. Matt Caldwell,American 
Institutional History GTRA, could teach the class however he pleased adviser had
to approve the syllabus first.

The Division of Language and Literature, however, required its graduate students to meet once a 
week to discuss ideas and exchange portfolios.  All graduate students also had to teach one 
section per semester of Writing as Critical Thinking.

"We really think that being a GTRA contributes enormously to a student's self-education at the 
master's level," said Adam Davis, coordinator of graduate studies for the Division of Language 
and Literature. "The master's degree work would be very incomplete without classroom 
experience. "

The graduate students found the GTRA positions enjoyable as well as educational.

"GTRA is a blast," Caldwell said. "If I could come back and somehow get a GTRA position next 
spring, I'd love it. It's a lot more fun than going to class."

Evan Getz, Writing as Critical Thinking GTRA professor, discusses imperialism. Part of the 
Graduate Teaching/Research Assistant's job was to meet with other GTRA's to share ideas, 
(photo by Tinia Gray)

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Gradute student Paula Lampe is running through various scales on the piano to warm up 
sophomore Suzanne Chappelow for her vocal lesson. Lampe had been instructing vocalists at 
Truman State University for two years, (photo by Ashleigh Starke)

PERCEPTIONS
"It's kind of difficult now teaching college kids because you're still their peer, so you're a teacher 
but you're a student too, and it's kind of hard to keep that line straight"-Paula Lampe, graduate 
student

REALITIES
60 out of 200 graduate students were Graduate Teaching/ Research Assistants each year
At least 20 of the GTRAs taught a class in addition to attending school full-time 
GTRA's received a paycheck and 9 hours of tuition free in exchange for the work they did at 
Truman State University

Emily Gluesing Camanche, Ia math
Joshua Johnston Hendersonville, Tn history
Elizabeth Kelemen Florissant history
Carolyn Vibbert Wescosville, Pa elementary education
Kristen Von Gruben Glencoe
secondary education

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ANYTHING BUT DEAD
By Katie Riley

In an effort to amuse themselves while students studied hard, some Truman State University 
staff and Kirksville residents did the unthinkable--they merged their talents to form a rock and 
roll/ blues band.

Deadwood was an eclectic mix of a scientist, a linguist, a blue-collar worker and others.

"The coolest thing about Deadwood is that only one of us is a musician by trade," Michele 
Ralston said. "We have the coolest conversations, good socializing and good music."

The band formed in the spring of1998 to play at a benefit for the English and classics literary 
societies. When they saw the need for a good blues band, Deadwood stepped up to fill the void.

They practiced and performed once a week and recorded their first CD in November 1998.
Ralston enjoyed singng with Deadwood because of the freedom she had to express herself with 
the lyrics.

"The blues singing has really allowed me a lot of creativity," Ralston said. "Before I would sing it 
the way it was recorded, but now I often don't get the chance to necessarily hear how it was 
originally recorded. I have to rely on what comes out of me."

She also said the band members enjoyed each other's company.

"Everyone's in the band because they want to be," Ralston said.

Dawood Afzal science
Stephen Allen business and accounting 
John Applegate human potential and performance 
Donna Bailey math and computer science 
Demond Baine multicultural affairs

Carl Baldwin mail services 
Russell Baughman science 
Mary Sue Beersman math and computer science 
Jack Bowen human potential and performance 
Joyce Brown president's office

Patricia Burton social science 
Khamthoune Butts international student affairs 
Kenneth Carter science 
Debra Cartwright business and accounting 
John Cash Sodexho Marriot

Holly Christy advancement 
Barb Clark president's office 
David Clithero advancement, govemmental relations 
Paula Cochran human potential and performance 
Royce Cook business office

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Deadwood Band takes the stage as the main entertainment at the Writing Center Conference. 
The campus band was made up of various University staff members and local Kirksville 
residents. The band debuted in 1998 and continued to do live performances and made a CD. 
(photo by Tina Patel)

THE REALITIES
Members of the band: 
Michele Ralston, University counselor: vocalist 
Mike Hooley, fine arts: percussionist 
lan Lindevald, science: lyricist
Aaron Ralston, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine employee: guitarrist
Clifton Kreps, language and literature: instrumentalist

John Dahlman Sodexho Marriot 
Paul Detweiler physical plant 
Lois Dover business office 
Cherish Dow residential living 
Ed Dunlap Sodexho Marriot

Sherry Eitel library 
Kathy Elsea financial aid 
Marty Erickson math and computer science 
Patricia Ferguson library 
Jerry Findling student union

David Fortney language and literature 
Jeff Gall social science 
Janet Gooch human potential and performance 
Lisa Guillory-Parsons human potential and performance 
Susan Hamilton library

Todd Hammond math and computer science 
Jason Haxton residential living 
Barbara Heard education 
Traci Hill president's office 
David Hoffman student affairs office

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STUDENT AFFAIRS
By Amy Sanders

After more than one year of searching, Truman State University finally located a dean of student 
affairs. Diane Pfeifer came to the University from Tennessee Wesleyan College in Athens.

Pfeifer started on Nov. 1 and filled the position vacated by Mark Shanley. Shanley left the 
University in August 1998 for a position with Northern Kentucky University in Highland Heights.

Pfeifer oversaw several areas of student interests in her job as dean of students. Athletics, 
residential living, multicultural affairs, the Student Health Center and Greek life all fell under the 
domain of the student affairs office.

Pfeifer said she felt the University community had been very welcoming.

"It has been a wonderful feeling," Pfeifer said. "Everybody has just been so open and warm."

While at the University, Pfeifer wanted to encourage interaction between students and the 
administration. Communication was one of the areas Pfeifer emphasized.

"It is an ongoing process," Pfeifer said. "The exact same thing that you strive for can be the most 
challenging. I don't know if there is a right answer out there. If there was, I'd be rich and I would 
not be here."

Roger Johnson physical plant 
Brenda Killen business office 
Barbara Kline human potential and performance 
Ronald A. Knight math and computer science 
Cornelis Koutstaal human potential and performance

Tricia Leslie business office 
Jason Lin business and accounting 
Thomas Linares human potential and performance 
Carol Lockhart library 
Jack Magruder President

Dennis Markeson Sodexho Marriot 
Lynnette Markeson Sodexho Marriot 
Paula McCartney advancement 
Debra Miller physical plant 
Lonny Morrow education

Neal Obraka advancement 
Melissa Passe human potential and performance 
Kelly Pigg business office 
Robin Pillen financial aid 
Janet Romine library

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Diane Pfeifer unpacks books and binders in her new office. Pfeifer made many trips to Athens, 
Tenn., before completely moving all her belongings to Kirksville, (photo by Tina Patel)

THE REALITIES 
Diane Pfeifer came to Truman State University from Tennessee Wesleyan College in Athens, 
Tenn. 
Pfeifer had a bachelor's degree in sociology and master's degree in counseling from Fort Hays 
State University
She had a doctorate in college student personnel administration from the University of Northern 
Colorado 
She served as a liason between students and the administration at the University

Frank Santoro business and accounting 
Ruth Schutte library 
Betty Sue Smith 
Glenna Somerfield business office 
John Stewart

Jane Story physical plant 
Robin Taylor library 
Laura Thrasher business office 
Janies Turner business and accounting 
Dean Van Galen chief advancement officer

JoAnn Weekley human potential and performance 
Aubin Whitmer advancement 
Carolyn Wriedt business office 
LeAnn Yantis advancement

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Senior Tyler Schmitt looks at negatives of a poster created by the Publications Office before the 
poster is printed. The Publications Office was responsible for creating a majority of the posters 
seen around campus.

PERCEPTIONS
"We want designers to grow. If the project is detailed with lots of content, then [the 
professional staff members] try to handle it. We try to give [the student workers] pieces that 
would be good for their portfolios."-Cindi Farmer Graphics Supervisor

REALITIES
Eight students worked in the publications office
Three professional staff workers had jobs in the publications office 
Students worked 20 hours per week
Professional staff worked 40 or more hours per week
Student workers were visual communication majors
Job description included conceptualizing, designing and producing artwork on computer

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MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE
Truman State University's Publications Office created posters and booklets displayed 
throughout campus
By Adam Gebhardt

Changes from a press and film system to a computer system allowed Truman State University's 
Publications Office, which was in charge of professionally printed posters and booklets on 
campus, to improve its system.

Before 1974, former director Bob Zeni designed all the posters and booklets for the University 
by himself, current director Winston Vanderhoof said. In the fall of 1974 the task became 
overwhelming, so Zeni taught a design course and enlisted the help of two student designers. 
The next semester Zeni brought in three more students for help, including Vanderhoof. Zeni, 
tired of teaching the design class, turned it into a lab. Eventually the lab turned into a paying job 
for students, Vanderhoof said.

Graphics Supervisor Cindi Farmer had worked in the office for 15 years. Farmer said design was 
something that could be completely self-taught.

The publications office also created most organization posters, the alumni magazine and most of 
the University booklets and pamphlets, Farmer said.

The publication services were easy to use and free for all groups or individuals associated with 
the University.

"The process is pretty easy," Farmer said. "Our clients come in and fill out a work order and 
request what they want. We receive about 1,500 work orders a year."

Senior student designer Tyler Schmitt said he enjoyed the types of assignments he was given, 
although he sometimes felt he needed to guide the client in a better direction.

"Sometimes the way they vwant it is poopy," Schmitt said. "Sometimes we need to kind of hint 
they may want something different than the design they originally intended."

Schmitt said he believes working in the publications office was a good experience.

"I've got some valuable experience and I've learned how to please a client. Those are all 
important aspects in design jobs," Schmitt said.

Junior Alison Robins, freshman Jennifer Ronkoski and senior Tyler Schmitt examine color 
schemes for poster layouts. This was one of The preliminary steps in design, (photos by Tina 
Patel)

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Autumn Abeln, freshman 
Elizabeth Abram, freshman 
Gale Adair, junior 
Heather Adams, junior 
Jennifer Adams, junior 
Julie Adams, sophomore

John Adrianse, freshman 
Erica Agnew, freshman 
Katie Albers, junior 
Stephanie Allder, sophomore 
Emmanuelle Alvarez, freshman 
Gertrude Amakye, junior

Ashley Amer, freshman 
Laura Andersen, freshman 
Lori Anderson, junior 
Kathleen Anslemo, junior 
Tina Anshus, junior 
Tracy Argao, sophomore

Anaeli Arvelo, freshman 
Andrew Ashbaugh, sophomore 
Larry Asberry, Jr., sophomore 
Kimberly Austin, sophomore 
Ellen Axmear, sophomore 
Sarah Bagby, freshman

Chrissy Baker, sophomore 
Erica Baker, freshman 
Nicole Baker, junior 
Neil Baldwin, freshman 
Larissa Ball, junior 
Michelle Bandy, junior

Angela Bangert, sophomore 
Sarah Barnard, junior 
Sarah Barnes, junior 
Melanie Barrett, sophomore 
Shanna Basala, freshman 
Margaret Bauer, junior

Stephanie Bauman, freshman 
Renee Becker, sophomore 
Cheryl Beckley, freshman 
Meghan Behrends, sophomore 
Sarajane Bell, junior 
Julie Bender, junior

Joseph Benedict, junior 
Angela Benton, junior 
Julie Berger, junior 
Katie Bergthold, freshman 
Lisa Berna, junior 
Suzanne Berry, junior

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THE REALITIES 
In trends:
inflatable furniture $15-80
Christmas lights $4-9
lawn decorations $10-40
black lights $15-30
lava lamps $10-20
beaded curtains	$15-20
candles	$5-20
desk ornaments	$5-15
garage sale furniture $5-25

Sophomore Greg Thompson digs in a chest of drawers for a sweat shirt as he heads to class. 
Thompson and his roommates moved all their beds into one room and made the other room 
into a lounge. Many students personalized their rooms, (photo by Elizabeth Hoppis)

DECORATING DETAILS
By Carey Michenfelder

Home sweet dorm. Reminders of old lifestyles students had at home held a special meaning.

Whether it was the chair that allowed all worries to be forgotten or the stuffed animal that held 
so many memories, students started a life of their own at Truman State University with some 
influences from home.

Students had to be sure that they did not pack too much. Rooms allowed limited space to fit all 
of the trinkets from home, and the arrangement of furniture played a key role in getting 
everything to fit.

Freshmen roommates Susan Guittar and Katie England managed their space well. They had 
room for a full-size sleeper sofa along with the other campus-supplied furniture. They said the 
homey feeling came from the stuffed animals thrown around the room and the Twister mg 
underneath the couch.

The well-worn couch was Guittar's contribution, which she boughtfor $10. She never passed an 
opportunity to go to garage sales or thrift stores. Even with all her unique findings, Guittar said 
she could live without them.

"I'm the kind of person who can go out into the wilderness and be just fine," Guittar said. 'Well, 
I guess I can't go without my toothbrush."

Junior Jason Savage and his roomates placed white and yellow ducks in their "yard" and strung 
indoor lights. Savage and his roommates removed the room number to make space for a poster 
of the movie "Urban Menace. "

"We've never heard of the movie," Savage said. "It was the worst poster we could find." 
Sophomore R.J. Pratt strung the indoor lights around the walls, using the numerous nails that 
were there from previous tenants.

The three roommates decorated with palm trees, flamingos, Elvis Presley and Chicago Cubs 
signs and Mardi Gras decorations.

"This is a lot like my room at home," Pratt said.

Someone stole a few of their outdoor ornaments, so they said they armed themselves with Nerf 
guns in case the thieves returned.

Creativity was not limited to rooms and apartments. The second floor in Missouri Hall lacked a 
cross-over. Residents decided to brighten up the dreary lounge by constructing imaginary 
rooms, hanging lights and adding a sign that said "Pershing Palace.

Students had distinct ways of making their lodging more relaxing. Some brought beat-up 
couches while others had weird lamps that served as a decoration.

Students made use of the space provided to make a temporary home.

Alison Berti, sophomore 
Peter Bess, freshman 
Jill Bieber, sophomore 
Laura Birchfield, freshman 
John Bisges, freshman 
Amanda Black, freshman

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Jonathon Black, sophomore 
Mindy Blackford, sophomore 
Beth Boehme, freshman 
Kaite Boettcher, sophomore 
Gary Bokermann, freshman 
Jeremy Bono, freshman

Jeff Borgmeyer, sophomore 
Katice Bost, freshman 
Micheal Bourneuf, freshman 
Jennifer Bouwers, sophomore 
Jamie Bowen, freshman 
Matt Bowen, junior

Deena Boyd, junior 
Samantha Brackett, freshman 
Ayanna Bradley, freshman 
Heather Brady, junior 
Sarah Brandenburger, freshman 
Kyle Branson, freshman

Michael Braun, sophomore 
Matt Britt, freshman 
Melissa Brittain, junior 
Matthew Brooker, freshman 
Tony Brookins, junior 
Cecil Brooks, freshman

Joseph Brooks, freshman 
Colleen Brown, sophomore 
Jeremy Brown, freshman 
Suzanne Bryan, junior 
Sarina Buchholtz, freshman 
Zac Burden, freshman

Catherine Burnett, junior 
Alicia Busse, freshman 
Lane Butler, junior 
Rebecca Byers, junior 
Rahil Calcuttawala, junior 
David Capps, freshman

Sarah Carle, junior 
Allison Carr, sophomore 
Christina Carr, junior 
Natasha Carter, junior 
Brian Casey, sophomore 
Jean Cauwenbergh, sophomore

Michael Chen, sophomore 
Nathan Chisholm, sophomore 
Amy Christensen, freshman 
Rachael Christmas, sophomore 
Kylie Christopherson, junior 
Christina Clark, freshman

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BEATING BOREDOM
CREATIVE STUDENTS FIND BIZARRE ANSWERS TO THE QUESTION, "WHAT DO YOU WANT TO 
DO?"
By Tracy Baiotto

Cart races at Wal-Mart, snowball fights, residence hall dance parties.

The origins of these actions were unknown, but many said these oddities stemmed from 
boredom rising out of the Kirksville atmosphere. Some students categorized these behaviors as 
trips down memory lane or methods of stress relief.

Sophomore Adam Wehner beat the quiet nights with a midnight run or a Playstation game.

"I go to Hastings once in a while and rent air force games and play them upside down just for 
shits and grins," Wehner said.

Instead of turning the television over, he created the challenge by hanging off a table on his 
back. The entertainment increased the difficulty level. Up was down and right was left.

Students were also known to concoct fun methods of showing appreciation to their friends.

Junior Marci Gamer and a friend composed a scavenger hunt leading to personalized thank-you 
gifts.

"They are a group of fun guys, and we wanted to make them work for [the presents], " Gamer 
said.

They created clues which sent the guys driving all over before they found the gifts inside one of 
their own apartments.

Practical jokes served as another source of diversion. Some students gave secret admirer notes 
or put snowballs in other student's beds.

"On someone's birthday we saran-wrapped their door and pulled it tight since it's clear and they 
can't see it, and they walk right into it," senior Olivia Ramsay said.

Students traveled to other places for a change of scenery. Junior Erica Asher attended a rodeo in 
Lancaster, Mo.

"It had cow roping, broncos and barrel racing, and I'm from St. Louis and [had] never seen it 
before, " Asher said.

THE REALITIES 
College Entertainment: 
Leisure World 
Pancake City 
Thousand Hills State Park 
Traveling to see friends or family 
Bars 
Wal-Mart
Petite Three Movie Cinema

Freshman Kristen Shelver plays in Wal-Mart amongst hunting clothes with a gun from the toy 
section. Wal-Mart offered many opportunities for students to procrastinate from their studies, 
(photo by Amanda Rutherford)

Christine Clark, junior 
Manuel Clark, junior 
Marilyn Clark, sophomore 
Vicki Clark, freshman 
Brooke Clayton, freshman 
David Cleaver, sophomore

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Hayley Clevenger, freshman 
Rachael Clouse, freshman 
Walter Coats, junior 
Anna Codutti, sophomore 
Charlie Coffey, freshman 
Lindsay Combs, freshman

NOT QUITE OFF CAMPUS
Tired of dorm life but not wanting to move off campus...
By Ginny Windels

Students who were tired of dorm life but did not want to move off campus found a happy 
medium with campus apartments.

Approximately 300 students lived in the University's three apartment complexes: Campbell, 
Randolph and Fair Apartments.

Campbell housed students in 64 two-1 to-four-person apartments. Each included a living room, 
kitchen and dinette and was furnished with a couch, beds, a table and chairs, a dresser and an 
end table.

Residents said there were many advantages to living in Campbell Apartments.

"You get to eat whenever you want, and it is a lot better than eating the dorm food," 
sophomore Matt Schmit said.

"There aren't fire alarms at four in the morning and you don't have to worry about noise."

Campbell also allowed students more freedom while still being dose to campus.

Randolph Apartments lodged 30 students, divided into three- 46-four-person units. Residents 
had central air and paid for their own electricity. The apartments included a living room, kitchen, 
bath, bedroom(s), closets, beds, a dresser, desks, a couch, chairs and carpeting. Laundry was 
done in Dobson Hall.

Fair Apartments housed 87 students on the full meal plan. Laundry facilities were available as 
well as a hall desk and one student adviser.

"Fair are the only apartments that have meal plans," senior Emily Bennett, Fair Apartments' 
student adviser, said. "There are not as many people as in the dorms, so there is more privacy 
and it is ideal for upperclassmen."

Residents said they also liked the atmosphere of Fair Apartments.

"I like it better because you feel like you have more freedom and privacy, but you still have the 
meal plan," sophomore Robin Manley said. "Also, you don't have to check in at night [as with 
the dorms]. "

All three complexes had designated smoking units and cable television was available through 
Cable One.

As with all campus housing, the University expected apartment residents to follow the campus 
conduct code.

Jason Haxton, Residential Living director, said there were many advantages to living in campus 
apartments versus living off campus.

"Campus apartments are an incentive to award students who stay on campus, " Haxton said.

"It is about $400 less expensive to live in the apartments. You are paying for nine months of 
rent, but actually getting 10." 

Campus apartments allowed students to have more freedom than residence halls provided 
while receiving the benefits of campus housing.

Campus apartments allowed students to have more freedom than residence halls provided...

Sophomore Bridget Muldoonis beginning to cook another snack in her kitchen. This was one of 
the many benefits of living in a noncampus apartment (photo by Tinia Gray)

THE REALITIES 
Campbell and Randolph have kitchens 
Randolph Apartments are billed seperately for their electricity 
All apartments are furnished or partially furnished
Fair apartments have a meal plan

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Theresa Conley, sophomore 
Angela Coonley, sophomore 
Becky Costello, sophomore 
Stephanie Cox, freshman 
Corey Crandall, freshman 
Nick Creech, junior

Kimberly Cressman, junior 
Renee Crinnion, junior 
Jo Ann Croghan, sophomore 
Jessica Crossett, sophomore 
James Crowl, freshman 
Sara Cunningham, freshman

Nathaniel Curl, sophomore 
Jamille Curry, sophomore 
Brett Daee, junior 
Kelly Dann, junior 
Tanya Darris, sophomore 
Ben Davis, freshman

Cherayla Davis, sophomore 
Josh Davis, freshman 
Mechelle Davis, sophomore 
David de la Fuente, sophomore 
Allie Deakin, junior 
Mark DeBold, sophomore

Aaron Decker, freshman 
Caren DeGiacinto, junior 
Megan Delaney, junior 
Lauren DeSantis, freshman 
Erin DeSutter, junior 
Adam Dichsen, sophomore

Josh Diehl, sophomore 
Jonathan Dirksen, junior 
Jessica Dobbs, sophomore 
Jason Dockery, freshman 
Heather Doerhoff, sophomore 
Melissa Dohack, sophomore

Theresa Doll, junior 
Ross Donaldson, freshman 
Stephen Dowil, freshman 
Amy Drake, sophomore 
Lori Drake, junior 
Shelly Drum, sophomore

Erica Duenow, junior 
Brandon Duke, freshman 
Jennifer Duplissie, junior 
Kari Durham, freshman 
Mary Dziewa, freshman 
Amy Earl, freshman

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Richard East, sophomore 
Jenn Eatherton, junior 
Cynthia Edwards, freshman 
Elizabeth Eggers, junior 
Sarah Ekman, sophomore 
Jay Elton, sophomore

Chadwick Epps, freshman 
Kristen Erekson, sophomore 
Angela Ernst, sophomore 
Melissa Essinger, freshman 
Tony Esterly, sophomore 
Holly Estrem, freshman

Beth Evers, freshman 
Jenny Fadler, junior 
Jason Fagan, freshman 
Beth Fahrney, freshman 
Audra Fanning, freshman 
Victoria Farny, freshman

Valerie Fend, freshman 
Heather Fester, junior 
David Fischer, freshman 
Jamie Fischer, freshman 
Tara Fischer, freshman 
Christina Fish, sophomore

Nicole Flickinger, junior 
Jodi Flowers, junior 
Valerie Flury, junior 
Vanessa Foppe, freshman 
Merina Foster, junior 
Rebecca Foster, freshman

Melanie Freidline, junior 
John Friederich, freshman 
Antitria Frye, freshman 
Regan Fuemmeler, freshman 
Susan Fuhrman, freshman 
Megan Futhey, freshman

Angela Gain, freshman 
Donna Gallo, freshman 
James Gallo, sophomore 
Nicole Gandy, freshman 
Lori Garfield, sophomore 
Marci Gamer, junior

Tara Gasaway, junior 
Jen Gatheman, freshman 
Cabell Gathman, sophomore 
Melissa Gebhardt, freshman 
Charlotte George, junior 
Tony Germano, freshman

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Faith Givan, freshman 
Amy Glaser, junior 
Jeff Gloe, freshman 
Abigail Goedeker, junior 
Tricia Goen, freshman 
Matthew Goessling, sophomore

plug it in, PLUG IT IN
Students with personal computers had access to the Ethernet in dorm rooms
Controversy arose about the worthiness of the Ethernet...
By Jessica Sausto

www.this.computer. is/ taking.so/long.com.

Truman State University installed the Ethernet campus-wide as part of the University's master 
plan.

Chad Tatro, client services coordinator of Information Technology Services, said their goal was 
to improve the services they offered and to increase the availability of these services.

"There are more students with computers on campus and we are allowing them to plug into 
their dorm rooms," Tatro said

Controversy arose over the worthiness of the Ethernet, but many faculty and students 
welcomed it.

"There's a demand from teachers to have access via the Ethernet network," Rose Marie Smith, 
ITS secretary, said. "It is necessary for the success of students in their academics. "

Upperclassmen said they were grateful for the Ethernet because of their experiences without it.

"At first I was really mad that I had to buy a $50 Ethernet card," junior Melissa Shriver said. "But 
now I like it because everything is there for you. Last year I would spend 20 minutes trying to get 
on line..."

Setting up the Ethernet frustrated many students. Some said the Ethernet was not worth the 
hassle. Some also said they had complications setting up the Ethernet in their rooms or had to 
buy a new Ethernet card.

"My roommates and I visited the technology center at least 10 times," freshman Joy Schmitz 
said. "It took two months for the Ethernet to get set up in our room and it only got set up then 
because my roommate's dad rebuilt the entire hard drive."

Other students felt that the installment of the Ethernet was a good advancement and beneficial 
to the student body.

"Ethernet is better than a dial up account because it's faster, doesn't use our phone lines and 
we are on the Truman [State University] network," freshman Mike Flynn said.

THE REALITIES 
It took three months to install the Ethernet in seven buildings 
There were 3,000 new network ports 
The University spent $1,000,000 installing the Ethernet

Junior Heather Crane is using the new Ethernet lines to her advantage. Crane, along with many 
other students, used the Ethernet to check e-mail and to do research. Students were glad to 
have the Ethernet despite the metal pipes running through the rooms, (photo by Elizabeth 
Hoppis)

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STUDENT ESCORT SERVICE
Department of Public Safety student auxiliaries helped provide a presence of safety on campus
By Dustin Roasa

They could be seen patrolling campus at night. They escorted students late at night and locked 
building doors and windows. They were the Department of Public Safety student auxiliaries.

Junior Andrew Kottwitz had been a student auxiliary for DPS since the summer of 1999. He was 
the student auxiliary assistant manager and said they served an important purpose.

"We are the eyes and ears of the officers," Kottwitz said.

Student auxiliaries took care of the work that DPS officers did not have time to do, Kottwitz said. 
Auxiliary duties included locking doors and windows in various buildings on campus, providing 
escorts for students and working security for special events such as basketball games, he said. 
They were on duty from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.

The main difference between student auxiliaries and the actual officers was that students were 
not certified to carry firearms, Kottwitz said.

Senior Lindsy Switser, student auxiliary manager, stressed the difference between officers and 
auxiliaries.

"We provide a presence on campus, but it's the job of officers to handle emergency situations," 
Switser said. "Our main job is non-criminal activities. This frees up officers to concentrate on 
criminal activities."

Through her years of service in DPS, Switser said she came to appreciate the intricacies of the 
University.

"One of the cool things about being a student auxiliary is that I know a lot of things about 
campus," Switser said. "I know where all the hidden tunnels are in the buildings. It's kind of 
interesting."

Student auxiliaries saw many things on campus, but some student auxiliaries never experienced 
anything extremely out of the ordinary. Kottwitz said he had not seen anything strange.

"I've been pretty lucky," Kottwitz said. "I haven't had any strange experiences yet, but I've only 
been working here since last summer."

Senior Josh Raaz works the dispatch at Department of Public Safety headquarters. Truman State 
University students could call the dispatacher for escorts and admission into locked rooms.

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Junior Andrew Kottwitz writes a ticket for a car that is illegally parked. Department of Public 
Safety student auxiliary members helped with non-emergency situations. (photos by Tina Patel)

PERCEPTIONS
"I think it is great that we have [Department of Public Safety student auxiliary]. They are our 
peers, so students find it easy to trust them. They understand where we are coming from and 
they don't jump to conclusions." -Beth Hart senior

REALITIES
Selection process for Department of Public Safety student auxiliary was more selective than the 
process for most on-campus jobs 
Selection process involved an extensive interview and background check
A criminal background check included contacting the Kirksville police department, sheriff's 
department and a student's hometown police department
Student auxiliary members had to keep a 2.0 GPA and remain full-time students

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MAKING AN IMPRESSION
Body art trends of tatooing and body piercing swept across the nation...
By Lizzie Schuerman

Students at Truman State University took a stab at body piercing and tattooing as the trend of 
body art swept across the nation. 

Newsweek magazine reported nearly 20 million Americans sported tattoos while Business First 
magazine claimed the majority of people who had body piercings were between the ages of 18 
and 25

Junior Ryan Wiedmeyer had one tattoo, three ear piercings and an eyebrow ring.

"It is a symbol of uniqueness and it makes you stand out," Wiedmeyer said.

Wiedmeyer pierced his eyebrow during his freshman year and said it was a big hit with his 
friends.

"It didn't really mean anything except that I like the way that it looked," Wiedmeyer said.

Wiedmeyer went to Alternative Art in Columbia, Mo., for his tatoo and multiple piercings.

Senior Amber Eastabrooks got her tongue pierced February 1999 at The Dreamcatcher in 
Columbia, Mo., for $65. 

"I wanted something different, something people talked about but never did," Eastabrooks said.

Junior Meghan Church also pierced her tongue because she had heard rumors about its 
benefits. Church paid $50 for her piercing.

"I had heard that it was suppose to help you stop biting your fingernails, so I tried it," Church 
said. "It worked for a while, then I got used to it and I went back to biting them again,"

Church took her piercing out because the bar kept clicking against her teeth.

"I was afraid I was going to chip a tooth because that happened,to some of my friends," Church 
said.

Both, Eastabrooks and Church said they had their tongues pierced because they thought it was 
Cool, but their parents did not feel the same way.

"I made sure not to tell my mom until it was completely healed so she wouldn't think my tongue 
was falling off or something like that," Eastabrooks said.

THE REALITIES 
Small tattoos could cost up to $100
Tattooing was the 6th fastest-growing retail business in 1997 
No training was required to be a piercer
A piercing gun originated as a tagging instrument for cow ears
fromwww.dijack.com/black_orchid/welcom2.htm 
and www.bbb.org/alerts/tattoo.html

Freshman Sara Cunningham does  not seem nervous as she gets her tongue pierced at Studio 
109 in Kirksville. Along with this new piercing, she also had belly button and ear piercings, 
(photo by Lauren DeSantis)

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Jennifer Gravemann, freshman 
Tinia Gray, junior 
Joanne Grayson, junior 
Cassie Green, junior 
Laura Green, sophomore 
Brett Grego, freshman

Ivaylo Grigorov, sophomore 
LaJeanee Grinnage, freshman 
Nicolas Gronsart, freshman 
Matt Grothoff, freshman 
Greg Guckes, freshman 
Sara Guethle, freshman

Mark Guirguis, junior 
Susan Guittar, freshman 
Melinda Haberberger, sophomore 
Megan Hackmann, junior 
Nora Haffner, junior 
John Hagen, sophomore

Kristen Haley, freshman 
Erin Halsey, junior 
Sarah Hamilton, junior 
Julie Kay Hammons, junior 
Lisa Hampton, freshman 
Amanda Hanks, freshman

Jason Hannaman, freshman 
Rachel Hardin, frehsman 
Michelle Harker, sophomore 
Kris Harre, freshman 
Jennifer Harris, junior 
Kevin Harrison, freshman

Jill Hatridge, junior 
Matt Hawkins, freshman 
Abby Heckman, junior 
Carrie Hegenderfer, freshman 
Amy Heidotten, junior 
Kelly Heilman, junior

Amanda Henderson, sophomore 
Brett Henderson, freshman 
Melissa Henderson, freshman 
Ann Hendrix, sophomore 
Rebecca Henn, freshman 
Rebecca Henekes, sophomore

Susan Hensley, freshman 
Jaclyn Hentges, junior 
Stacia Hentges, sophomore 
Tara Hermann, junior 
Kevin Heyen, sophomore 
Robyn Hiatt, sophomore

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A CASE FOR CLARITIN
By Jessica Sausto

Coughing, sneezing and itchy, watery eyes. Sufferers rarely got a break from allergies that attack 
every year.

Students and faculty said they had the most trouble with their allergies in the fall and spring.

"It varies depending on what an individual is allergic to," Daun Hooley, Student Health Center 
director, said. "Indoor environmental allergies can be a problem through out the year. Plant, 
mold and tree allergies tend to peak in the spring and fall."

Many different factors caused allergy problems.

"Whenever they mow the lawns my allergies get really bad," freshman Dylan Phelps said.

The buildings were another major factor for students and faculty with allergy problems.

"I had a lot of trouble in the dorms and the basements of buildings because they aren't 
ventilated well," senior Katie McKay said.

The Health Center helped suffering students control their allergies. Many students found out 
that what they thought was a cold was actually allergies.

"Allergies are probably the leading causes for a visit in the fall and spring time," Hooley said.

Health care providers often prescribed antihistamines for the relief of allergy symptoms. They 
gave allergy injections to students who had seen an allergist, been tested or brought their own 
allergy serum. The Health Center also provided pamphlets to students about allergies and how 
to cope with them.

Allergies attacked students who were not used to a rural setting like Kirksville.

"The change in environment sometimes causes students to develop new allergies," Hooley said. 
"Many of our students live in an urban setting. Therefore, they may have never had exposure to 
allergens commonly found in a rural setting. Often times it is not until students return for their 
second year that they are significantly affected by the local allergens."

Along with frustration, allergies also had effects on academic and social life,

"Many individuals feel their productivity is definitely affected by allergy symptoms, " Hooley 
said.

Allergies plagued students every year, but some students seemed to grow out of them.

"I think they have gotten better as I have gotten older," McKay said.

A Truman State University student fills a syringe with an allergy antidote. Allergies plagued 
students year round. A weekly shot was one of the many ways that students got relief, (photo 
by Jeremy Early)

THE REALITIES 
The most commonly prescribed allergy pill, Claritin, cost $64.68*
Allergy shots at the Student Health Center cost $5 
A box of tissue cost $3 
The most common over-the-counter allergy pill, Benedryl, cost $2.59*
*facts from HyVee Pharmacy for 30 day prescription with student discount

Kristi Hickam, junior 
Catrina Hill, sophomore 
Angela Hines, freshman 
Amy Holland, sophomore 
Allison Holt, freshman 
Rebecca Holtane, freshman

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Jacquelyn Holzmann, sophomore 
Elizabeth Hoppis, freshman 
Emily Hotfelder, sophomore 
Brad Howard, freshman 
Heather Howard, freshman 
Christine Hrncirik, sophomore

Erin Hucke, junior 
Tara Huesemann, freshman 
Stephanie Hurd, freshman 
Melanie Hurst, junior 
Ken Hussey, junior 
Lindsay Hyatt, sophomore

Justin Imhof, sophomore 
Katherine Ingham, freshman 
None Inoue, freshman 
Misato Ito, freshman 
Amanda Jabbari, freshman 
Ida Jackson, freshman

Rebecca Jacobs, junior 
Shelli James, junior 
Samadhini Jayakody, freshman 
Jennifer Jeffries, sophomore 
Julie Jeffries, freshman 
Katie Jeffries, junior

Nicole Jenkins, junior
Amy Jennemann, sophomore 
Ryan Jennings, sophomore
Vivian Jensen, sophomore
Jessica Johnson, sophomore
Jill Johnson, sophomore

Kinyotta Johnson, freshman 
Kristen Johnson, freshman 
Leah Johnson, freshman 
Ryan Johnston, freshman 
Melissa Jones, junior 
Nicole Jones, freshman

Robert Jones, freshman 
Bethany Jost, sophomore 
Bryan Jovick, freshman 
Sitinga Kachipande, freshman 
Erin Kachman, junior 
Susan Kartiko, sophomore

Dawn Kehr, sophomore 
Julie Keller, junior 
Kristen Keller, freshman 
Shana Kelley, freshman 
Paula Kelso, sophomore 
Laura Kempf, freshman

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Emily Kendrick, freshman 
Xander Kennedy, freshman 
Andy Kern, junior 
Rachel Kersting, freshman 
Gayla Kimmel, sophomore 
Ryan Kincaid, sophomore

Jake Kingery, freshman 
Stephanie Klaus, sophomore 
Shannon Klepper, sophomore 
Elizabeth Klinkhamer, junior 
Genny Kluesner, freshman 
Stephanie Knoblauch, freshman

Jean Kohlbrecher, sophomore 
Natalia Kolasa, junior 
Meghan Konrad, freshman 
April Kramme, freshman 
Bill Krenn, freshman 
Nicole Kriegshauser, freshman

Katherine Krueger, sophomore 
Dan Kubus, freshman 
Jimmy Kuehnle, junior 
Linda Kues, junior 
Dana Kuhnline, freshman 
Jennifer Labit, freshman

Alex Lamb, sophomore 
Jodi Lane, freshman 
Holly Lang, sophomore 
Marie Langabee, freshman 
Elizabeth Lange, junior 
Tricia Larkin, sophomore

Heidi Laughlin, freshman 
Brandy Lawrence, sophomore 
Michelle Lawrence, freshman 
Monica Lehmann, sophomore 
Mary Leitner, junior 
Erandi Lelwela, sophomore

Erin Lesczynski, sophomore 
Suzanne Lesinger, junior 
Amanda Lewis, junior 
Megan Lewis, freshman 
Adam Lewkowsky, freshman 
Jessica Ley, freshman

Justin Lienhard, sophomore 
Jessica Lindsay, freshman 
Kenneth Lineberry, junior 
Andrea Lipps, freshman 
Nicole Livingston, junior 
Brett Logan, sophomore

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Dani Logan, freshman 
Jenny Lonigro, junior 
Christina Losapio, sophomore 
Sarah Lovern, sophomore 
David Low, junior 
Tiffany Lucas, freshman

CHAMPION CHEERING
THE MARCHING BAND BROUGHT THE FANS TO THEIR FEET WITH CHEERS AND SCHOOL SPIRIT
By Earl McLaurin

Students lined up for hours at the gates of Stokes Stadium to get the seats closest to the action - 
next to the Truman State University Gambler Marching band.

Students said they preferred to sit next to the band because it was entertaining. The band 
started many cheers and chants and got the audience involved.

"I try to get to the game early just so I can get a seat by the band, " freshman Tiffany Lucas said. 
"They are so much fun because they get the crowd pumped."

Band members wore sequined gold bands from their new uniforms, played pep music and sang 
songs like "The Farmer's Daughter." They also shouted chants at ROTC members, cheerleaders 
and the crowd.

"We like doing all kinds of goofy off-the-wall stuff, like when we ask the ROTC cadets to get 
down as we call it," senior Jennifer Henry said. "It's basically a little game the band plays in 
which [the band] tries to get the ROTC cadets to get down and do pushups for us. "

The cheerleaders also responded to the band's requests. The band asked the male cheerleaders 
to perform the "centipede."

"We sometimes yell to the guy cheerleaders to do the 'centipede,'" Henry said. "They all line up 
on the ground and imitate a moving centipede. It's really cool."

Students said they thought the band's enthusiastic antics were positive.

"I think what the band does is great," freshman Becky Kudnra said. "They get you involved in the 
game even when the team is not doing so good. It really gets the spirit up. "

The 150-member band played a variety of songs during half-time.

"It is really interesting that some people come just to see the band," Henry said. "I guess it 
makes me feel like we've improved as a band. And although we have our times, we have been 
successful nonetheless."

THE REALITIES 
70 percent preferred to sit by the band
40 percent felt the band was disrespectful to the cheerleaders 
4 percent did not like to sit near the people who cheered
*facts from a survey given to 300 Truman State University students

Band members bring the fans to their feet at a football game. In addition to the half time show, 
they performed both before and after the game. The band helped pump up the fans by 
collaborating with the Show Girls and cheerleaders and by leading cheers, (photo by Elizabeth 
Hoppis)

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ARGUING OVER AFFECTION
Students discuss their feelings about public displays of affection on campus
By Jo Ann Croghan

Kissing, groping, snuggling, nibbling, teasing, massaging, hugging, holding, fondling...

Students saw affection displayed all over campus. Some students thought it should not be done 
in public, but others publicly displayed their affection proudly.

Many students felt that public displays of affection (PDA) were more of an issue in high school 
than at Truman State University.

"There was a problem with PDA in high school, but here people are more mature and 
respectful," junior Heather Mosely said.

Senior Tricia Kyler agreed.

"It doesn't offend me," Kyler said. "I don't see it a lot, but even if I do, it doesn't offend me. I 
don't see anybody on top of each other so it's not a problem for me."

Other students felt a small display of affection was acceptable.

"If someone is holding hands or kissing, I think it's cute," senior Dana Hahn said.

Some students were surprised by the lack of PDA on campus. 

"I rarely see PDA, which is surprising since it is a liberal arts institution," freshman Jason Fagan 
said.

Fagan felt that when in a hurry or tunning short on time, a kiss would appropriately show
affection for the other person. 

Other students felt that affection should always be private. They felt that displaying affection 
between a couple should be a personal event.

Some students were not as concerned with the couple's privacy as they were with their own

"I feel that I am invading their privacy," freshman Laura Ehlman said. "But in actuality
they are invading mine as well." 

Besides feelings of violation and awkwardness, some students had feelings of disgust toward 
PDA.

Students felt they should be able to walk around campus without witnessing PDA.

"Once I saw two people making out in the library, junior Mandy Angell said. "It disgusted me."

Students often went to the Sunkin Garden to spend time with their significant other. The Garden 
allowed for people to be alone while still on campus. Legend stated that the first person a 
student kissed in the garden would be who they married, (photo by Jo Ann Croghan)

THE REALITIES
1.3 percent felt that PDA was a problem on campus
55 percent that a couple had taken affection too far when they started to make out
45 percent felt that PDA took place most often in residence hall lounges
from survey given to 3000 Truman State University

Cancan Ma, freshman 
Erin Machens, freshman 
Gina Mack, sophomore 
Jake Maier, freshman 
Jennifer Main, freshman 
Elizabeth Malone, freshman

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Carmina Marasigan, freshman 
Kiya Marchi, freshman 
Heather Marsh, sophomore 
Angela Marstall, freshman 
Kenneth Martin, junior 
Trish Mason, junior

Katie Mattem, freshman 
Megan Matusiak, junior 
Peter Maurer, junior 
My May, junior 
Katylin Mayhle, freshman 
Melisssa Mayo, junior

Theresa Mayo, freshman 
Jeremiah McCluney, freshman 
Lesley McCollough, junior 
Renee McCullar, junior 
Colleen McDaniel, sophomore 
Matthew McFarland, freshman

Willie McGee, sophomore 
Rebecca McGinnis, freshman 
Melissa McIntyre, junior 
Earliana Mc Laurin, freshman 
Amber McWilliams, sophomore 
Kevin McWilliams, junior

Chris Meisenbacher, freshman 
Jenny Melville, junior 
Megan Meneeley, freshman 
Stephanie Merkel, freshman 
Kristen Mertens, junior 
Karin Mesnier, sophomore

Eric Meyer, freshman 
Jenna Meyer, junior 
Mary Meyer, freshman 
Carey Michenfelder, junior 
Leslie Miles, junior 
Crystal Miller, sophomore

Katie Miller, freshman 
Lisa Miller, freshman 
Jennifer Misuraca, freshman 
Kevin Mitchell, freshman 
Ally Mizulski, sophomore 
Sarah Mohrman, freshman

Mike Mooney, junior 
Darrah Moore, junior 
Ebony Moore, freshman 
Virgil Moore, sophomore 
Sarah Morehouse, sophomore 
Alana Moretti, freshman

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UNIVERSITY PROVIDED DAY CARE
The Child Development Center provides a place for parents to take their children during work or 
classes
By Beth McFadden

Most students were not aware there were kids on campus other than the goofball who sat 
behind them in class.

About 30 children spent their day at the Child Development Center located behind the Student 
Recreation Center.

Forty student workers assisted four permanent teachers at the CDC. These student workers 
volunteered or worked paid positions there, and many were interested in being teachers or 
working with kids in the future.  Working at the CDC also allowed students to act as children.

"You get done with your classes and then you go play for two hours," senior Stephanie Thomsen 
said.

Working one-on-one with the children was one of Thomsen's favorite things to do.

"When reading with them or playing the computer, you can see the light go on when they 
understand," Thomsen said.

The student workers performed a variety of tasks at the CDC. Some worked in the office for the 
director, but the majority worked with the children. Students participated in a classroom where 
they helped during group and activity time. The student workers also had to keep the 
philosophies of the CDC in mind when interacting with the children.

'We are careful to emphasize choices, that they make the choice to do something," sophomore 
Jessica Dobbs said. "We also emphasize them using their words. This means that instead of just 
crying they must tell us what is wrong. This helps in their communication skills."

Although working directly with the children was the highlight of the job, much behind the 
scenes work had to be done. Students were responsible for making snacks as well as keeping the 
CDC clean.

Student workers stayed busy but said the work was worth it.

"The best is when I see them at Wal-Mart or something and they say 'Hi teacher,' " Thomsen 
said. "You can tell that you are making an impact in their lives."

Sophomore Lee Allison Guilford cleans up a table in the Child Development Center. Student 
duties included playing with the children, teaching table manners and cleaning up the CDC.

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Sophomore Keith Ziegelman plays With children during an afternoon break. The Child 
Development Center had a large backyard where the children played on nice days, (photos by 
Elizabeth Hoppis)

PERCEPTIONS
"It's a stress reliever sometimes, to go to the [Child Development Center] after classes." -Andrea 
Lammon, sophomore

REALITIES
Up to 30 children attended the Child Development Center each year
License regulations required a ratio of 10 students to 1 teacher 
CDC was open from 7:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday 
Children had to be between the ages of 2 and 5 and toilet learned
Enrollment preference was given to Truman State University families
CDC was a unit within the Division of Human Potential and Performance
CDC cost $302 a month for a full year of all-day care for one child

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Michelle Morrison, junior 
Heather Mosley, junior 
Mindy Moss, junior 
Brian Moyer, sophomore 
Matt Mueller, freshman 
Mike Mueller, junior

Benjamin Mulford, sophomore 
Nana Mun, sophomore 
Pinky Murphy, freshman 
Monique Murray, sophomore 
Adam Nadler, freshman 
Andrae Naraine, sophomore

Brooke Nelson, freshman 
Amanda Newell, sophomore 
Rebecca Newman, freshman 
Alisha Newton, freshman 
Katie Nielsen, junior 
Leslie Niemeier, sophomore

Scott Niermann, freshman 
Nicole Nieters, junior 
Kurt Nilson, freshman 
Julie Noelker, sophomore 
Takeshi Ken Noto, freshman 
Muziwi Nyamapfene, freshman

Tom O'Brien, junior 
Matt O'Rourke, freshman 
Ed O'Toole, sophomore 
Kevin Oakleaf, freshman 
Cassie Oberhaus, junior 
Akiko Ogo, freshman

Bunmi Okunade, freshman 
Amanda Overstreet, sophomore 
Andrea Owen, sophomore 
Paul Pagano, junior 
Theresa Palazzo, sophomore 
Tom Palmier, sophomore

Ankur Parikh, freshman 
Neesheet Pariuh, freshman 
Sabrina Parker, junior 
Darren Parkes, sophomore 
Carol Parsons, junior 
Jennifer Parsons, junior

Jesse Pasley, sophomore 
Tina Patel, junior 
Jeannie Patterson, freshman 
Teri Patterson, freshman 
Thomas Peck, junior 
Chris Peckham, freshman

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THE REALITIES
Top Grossing Movies for 1999:
Star Wars, Episode 1
The Sixth Sense
Toy Story 2
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
The Matrix
Tarzan
Big Daddy
The Mummy
Runaway Bride
The Blair Witch Project

Singer Lauryn Hill performs for the The Source Hip Hop Music Awards at the Pantages Theater in 
Hollywood. Hill was a popular musician with college students, (photo submitted Associated 
Press/Kevork Djansezian)

TRENDS IN SHOWBIZ
By Stephanie Brenneke and Ginny Windels

Tired from sitting in class, going to the library and studying, students flocked to movie theaters, 
raided magazine racks, listened to music and vegged out in front of the television.

Spending time at the movies, students helped make Star Wars, Episode I: The Phantom Menace 
the top grossing movie of 1999. Tickets at the Petite 3 Cinema cost $4 with a student ID.

Not all students agreed that the top 10 grossing movies were the top 10 best movies of 1999.

"I wasn't a big fan of [The] Blair Witch [Project] because it scared me," junior Michelle Bandy 
said. "The motion thing was kinda 'ughhhhh I'm going to be sick.'"

Popular movies that did not make the list were American Pie, The Green Mile, Dogma, She's All 
That and The Man in the Moon.

Often used as a form of procrastination, many students avoided homework by escaping into the 
lives of their favorite television characters. New dramas such as Judging Amy, Once and Again, 
Get Real and The Practice were shows that students regularly scheduled into their study breaks. 
Other shows, including Who Wants to be a Millionaire? challenged students' intellect while not 
stressing them out. Some students remained true to the more established sitcoms like Friends, 
ER, Felicity and Ally McBeal.

"We always watch Friends," Bandy said. "But we have meetings on Thursdays so we have to 
tape it."

Not able to afford cable, some students mooched off friends so they could watch television. 
Basic cable from Cable One cost $31.50 each month.

The music industry also benefitted from bored students. Listening to the radio was popular 
among college students because the average CD cost $12-25. Three of the most requested songs 
at KTRM were Got the Life by Korn, Guerrilla Radio by Rage Against the Machine and Meet 
Virginia by Train. Other popular artists in 1999 were Sarah McLaughlin, Jewel, Third Eye Blind 
and The Dixie Chicks.

Junior Chris Ellman was a fan of Dave Matthews Band.

"They don't need dancers or fancy clothes," Ellman said. "Their personalities come out on the 
stage. It's not canned or processed."

No matter what one chose, entertainment was everywhere. It consumed students' time and 
cleaned out their pockets.

Niroshini Perera, sophomore 
Samali Perera, freshman 
Carrie Phillips, junior 
Tara Phillips, freshman 
Amanda Pillatsch, sophomore 
Scott Pinkowski, freshman

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Elizabeth Pinter, sophomore
Dominic Pisoni, junior
Amy Poos, freshmna
Kanika Pope, sophomore
Laura Potts, junior
Laura Presley, sophomore

GURUS OF FASHION
Students strive for style while keeping their own look
By Laura Ojile

From basic black to outrageous orange, the notion of what was fashionable changed by the 
second.

While runway fashion shows and celebrity trends tended to be the first indication of new trends, 
they did not last very long. By the time designers created less expensive versions and distributed 
them to the average consumer, the trend-makers were on to something else, and these new 
styles were reduced to "fad" status.

Many designers and other fashion elite began to view the youth culture as a strong fashion 
barometer for new styles. Vibrant colors and form-fitting clothes were popular selections among 
teenagers and young adults in 1999

Young people created their personal wardrobes with a mixture of familiar favorites and new 
pieces, while they kept an eye on what favorite media personalities, fashion models and their 
friends were wearing.

"Many of our clothes are geared toward the college student," said Diane Boston, comanager at 
Maurices clothing store. "We are selling a lot of club clothes, like black pants. and short skirts.

Reasons for chasing clothes varied among students.

"I-buy things for the way they, look Hither than how they feel, " freshman Danielle Thomure said

Thomure and her roommate, freshman Karrisa Weidinger, said when they bought clothes, they 
determined whether the item was of good quality and whether it was flattering.

"I don't go shopping much, but when I do, I look for something that meets those requirements," 
Weidinger said.

While Maurices' typical customers were female, Boston said men frequented the store for 
clothes that gave way to the "Ricky Martin effect" of being tight and trendy. Although some 
male students dressed up, others relied on wardrobe staples for the normal day

'You do see a lot more people dressing nice, less baggy and grunge," freshman Bill Mills, sales 
associate at Stage Department Store, said. "Comfort helps when sitting in class or walking across 
campus."

While being trendy was key to many wardrobe selections, some students said fashion did not 
prevail in the face of a harsh Kirksville winter.

"I think there are different levels of being trendy and different people fit into those levels," 
senior Julie Whitley said. "But I don't care if capri pants and tube tops are the things you should 
wear to be considered fashionable. It gets too cold here, and I make sure everything I buy is 
extra warm. "

Vibrant colors and form-fitting clothes were popular selections among teenagers and young 
adults in 1999.

Freshman Karli Kujawa ties a bandana around her hair. Bandanas and other hair accessories 
became the latest trends in fashion. (photo by Ashleigh Starke)

THE REALITIES
Women's trends: 
fleece jackets 
tube tops 
head scarves 
pedal pushers
Men's trends: 
Hawaiian patterns 
khaki pants 
fitted shirts

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Season Prewitt, junior 
Emily Price, junior 
Shannon Price, sophomore 
Leslie Proud, sophomore 
Jennifer Pruett, freshman 
Michelle Pulliam, sophomore

Jill Quigley, junior 
Megan Quigley, sophomore 
Ruth Racher, sophomore 
Lauren Rase, freshman 
Heather Rasmussen, junior 
Keith Ratliff, freshman

Justin Ream, freshman 
Sara Reeb, junior 
Jonathan Reed, sophomore 
Matthew Reeg, freshman 
Adam Rees, freshman 
Jamie Rees, junior

Sara Reid, junior 
Katrina Reschly, freshman 
Sara Rhoad, freshman 
Matthew Richter, junior 
Amy Ridenhour, freshman 
Rachel Rigby, freshman

Sarah Ripley, freshman 
Jennifer Ritter, sophomore 
Alison Robins, junior 
Brooke Roncke, freshman 
Laura Ronsick, junior 
Brian Roscoe, sophomore

Kristin Rosebery, sophomore 
Kenny Rosenkoetter, freshman 
Douglas Roside, junior 
Christopher Ross, junior 
Ryan Rossiter, junior 
Joe Rothermich, freshman

Jessica Rouen, freshman 
Kayla Rowe, junior 
Crystal Rowland, sophomore 
Kelley Rudolph, sophomore 
Nathan Rueckert, freshman 
Dan Rueth, junior

Kimberly Ruff, freshman 
Heidi Ruhl, junior 
Matt Ruhl, junior 
Amanda Rutherford, freshman 
Daphne Rutledge, junior 
Ben Ryan, sophomore

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Nicole Rybold, junior 
Thomas Salt, freshman 
Sara Sandker, freshman 
Jessica Sausto,freshman 
Michelle Scarry, junior 
Shanna Schaefer, freshman

Christopher Schaper, junior 
Elizabeth Scheperle, sophomore 
Jennifer Schisler, freshman 
Brent Schmidt, junior 
Corey Schmidt, freshman 
Stephanie Schmidt, junior

Matthew Schmit, freshman 
Sara Schmitt, junior 
Angela Schmitz, junior 
Laura Schmitz, freshman 
Blake Schneider, sophomore 
Sara Schoomaker, junior

Alan Schreiner, freshman 
Angela Schuhler, freshman 
Allison Schuller, freshman 
Kim Schultz, sophomore 
Kate Schumacher, sophomore 
Erin Schuster, sophomore

Jennifer Schwartz, freshman 
Julie Schwartz, sophomore 
Brinn Sedlacek, freshman 
Nathan See, freshman 
Tara Seeling, freshman 
Kathryn Septeowski, sophomore

Allison Sharp, sophomore 
Ray Shell, freshman 
Kristen Shelver, freshman 
Leah Sherman, freshman 
Lisa Sherrill, freshman 
Rebecca Shoemaker, junior

Ryan Shreve, sophomore 
Crystal Shriver, freshman 
Melissa Shriver, junior 
Marbree Simpson, sophomore 
Reon Sines, sophomore 
Karena Singleton, sophomore

Basia Skudrzyk, freshman 
Lauren Sladek, sophomore 
Abigail Smith, freshman 
Amy Smith, freshman 
Erin Smith, freshman 
Kalynda Smith, sophomore

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Melissa Smith, freshman
Richard Smith, junior
Beth Snyder, junior
Gretchen Soderberg, sophomore
Melianie Spiegel, frehman
Katie Stacy, freshman

THE REALITIES
The amount of students that participated in Global Links ranged from 80-150 per year 
Global Links began in 1996
Bulgaria had the most students (33) attending Truman State University

Students gather for the semester kickoff dinner given by Global Links. The program gave 
international and American students a chance to learn more about each other and other 
cultures. Truman State University students participating in Global Links took part in both 
arranged activities and activities they planned on their own. (photo by Elizabeth Hoppis)

Global Links helped students by bringing different cultures together
Social interaction between cultures was interesting and unique...
By Ally Mizulski

The transition for exchange students from their homeland to the United States was made easier 
through the Global Links program. This program allowed exchange students to meet American 
students and make many friendships.

"I wanted to meet as many Americans as I could," exchange student Norie Inoue said. "And I 
wanted to make lots of friends."

Inoue, a freshman from Kanagawa, Japan, heard about the Global Links program through the 
International Student Office, which sponsored the program.

Global Links paired each international student with an American student. The partners-to-be 
met at semester parties. Inoue met her partner, junior Marci Gamer, at the fall barbecue.

"I was trying to find out who was Marci," Inoue said. "I was like, 'Who's Marci? Who's Marci?' 
And then I found her. I was so excited. "

Gamer also looked forward to meeting her partner. Gamer said she saw Inoue at the picnic and 
wondered who she was, not knowing that Inoue was her partner.

"She was really interesting and perky and fun," Gamer said. "We talked a lot about each other 
and I learned about her culture. It was interesting to compare our culture with Japanese 
culture."

Global Links partners were to meet with each other twice a month. Gamer and Inoue learned a 
lot about each other's cultures and helped each other understand the differences between their 
societies.

"Once me and Marci and her roommate watched a movie in English and they started to laugh at 
some parts of the movie," Inoue said. "I didn't know what they were laughing at and I couldn't 
understand some things, so they explained it all to me."

Social interaction between cultures was interesting and unique.

"The program is to help international students to make American friends and to feel included 
and at ease in our culture," Melanee Crist, international student adviser, said.

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INSTANT MESSENGER
Online chatting became an on-campus craze at Truman State University
By Jill Hollister and Colleen Brown

Rows of computers in various working conditions stood at attention like soldiers awaiting 
command as an abundance of students waited for the first available machine to do homework 
or to check their e-mail. Many students also used these computers to chat online.

Online chatting, whether in chat rooms or through instant messaging programs, became an on-
campus craze at Truman State University. Sophomore Dan Beaury said that he chatted online to 
save money.

"Students have too many bills already without racking up expensive phone charges," Beaury 
said. "Online chatting is a free, painless way to keep in touch with out-of-town friends and 
family."

Over 95 percent of the student body was not from Kirksville, so keeping in touch with friends 
and family was a priority.

Online communication also allowed students to meet people from all over the United States and 
other countries. Some new acquaintances even brought forward the idea of romance.

"I think it is okay to meet people on the Internet because you can get new views, but at the 
same time you need to be very weary," junior Carrie Kallal said.

Chatting extended beyond basic chat rooms when students entered game rooms. These
rooms allowed students to play Spades, Checkers, Yahtzee and other similar games while 
chatting with Internet users.

"Game rooms become an addiction. I have to play one more game and I just keep saying that. It 
is an ultimate procrastination tool," sophomore Becky Dail said.

In August 1999, the University equipped all residence halls except Campbell Apartments with 
unlimited Internet service in each room.

"Giving students unlimited access seems the obvious choice as Internet based assignments are 
becoming more and more common," senior Rahil Calcuttawala said.

Unlimited access allowed students to stay online long after the computer labs closed.

THE REALITIES 
In June 1999, America Online membership exceeded 17 million
AOL had record membership growth in 1999 with more than 5 million new members 
AOL members averaged more than 52 minutes per day online
factsfrom http://corp.aol.com/annual/facts/facts.html

Junior Carrie Kallal chats on America Online Instant Messenger with her sister. Students found 
chatting allowed them to stay in touch with family without the phone bills. (photo by Tina Patel)

Heather Stalling, junior 
Jennifer Stanley, sophomore 
Ashleigh Starke, freshman 
Stephanie Starnes, junior 
Isaac Stayton, junior 
Meg Stengel, sophomore

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Jessica Stephens, freshman 
Karen Stevens, junior 
Kelly Stidham, sophomore 
Paula Stirnemann, sophomore 
Paul Stock, junior 
Benjamin Story, sophomore

Stacey Stovall, junior 
LaTrice Stroud, junior 
Sarah Strull, freshman 
Megan Sturm, sophomore 
Sarah Swain, sophomore 
Steven Swanson, sophomore

Francesca Swartz, junior 
Sara Swenson, freshman 
Sofia Taboada, sophomore 
Misako Takashima, freshman 
Elizabeth Tate, freshman 
Michael Taylor, freshman

Nora Teske, freshman 
Corey Then, sophomore 
Julie Kay Thomas, sophomore 
Greg Thompson, freshman 
Danielle Thomure, freshman 
Carrie Todd, junior

Carolyn Tracy, junior 
Luke Trautwein, freshman 
Moira Truesdell, freshman 
Christine Turner, freshman 
Sam Valenti, junior 
Jennifer VanHouten, sophomore

Bryan Vanderhoof, sophomore 
Lori Vaughn, freshman 
Eric Veile, junior 
Christina Veit, sophomore 
Josh Voelkerding, sophomore 
Dominique Vogeler, freshman

Sara Walkenbach, freshman 
Lucas Ward, freshman 
Kristin Wargin, freshman 
Becca Warner, freshman 
Jocelyn Warner, freshman 
Callista Webb, freshman

Lauren Webb, freshman 
Eileen Webber, sophomore 
Karrisa Weidinger, freshman 
Devin Weishuhn, sophomore 
Sarah Welch, freshman 
Natalie Welborn, freshman

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Daniel Wells, freshman 
Tia Welsch, sophomore 
Erin Wemer, freshman 
Kim West, junior 
Amanda Wherry, sophomore 
Rachel Whisenand, junior

Amanda White, sophomore 
Leslee White, junior 
Melissa White, freshman 
Nolan White, sophomore 
Angela Whitten, sophomore 
Amy Whittier, freshman

Meg Wiechert, sophomore 
Sarah Wienke, junior 
Erica Wille, freshman 
Aesha Williams, sophomore 
Chad Williams, sophomore 
Darcy Williams, freshman

Lisa Williams, freshman 
Tanner Williams, sophomore 
Amanda Wilsman, sophomore 
Aaron W. Wilson, freshman 
Amy Wilson, sophomore 
Courtnie Wilson, freshman

Ginny Windels, sophomore 
Rachel Wink, sophomore 
Jessica Winkleman, freshman 
Julia Wittman, junior 
Tom Witzofsky, sophomore 
Beth Woodin, junior

Casey Wright, junior 
Eric Wright, freshman 
Shannon Wright, junior 
Stacy Wright, sophomore 
Jennifer Wrightam, sophomore 
Justin Wurm, freshman

Kanchana Yahampath, junior 
Vijay Yalamanchili, junior 
Cari Yates, sophomore 
Katie Yoell, junior 
Jaclyn York, sophomore 
Carla Youngdahl, freshman

Jennifer Yu, junior 
Keith Ziegelman, sophomore 
Patty Zorbas, freshman 
Jenifer Zurovsky, freshman 
Mark Zust, sophomore

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THE REALITIES 
67 percent of Truman State University students went home once a month 
6 percent of students went home only for breaks (midterms and Thanksgiving)
12 percent of students lived five to 90 miles from Kirksville 
88 percent of students went home mainly to see family
facts were from a survey given to 300 students

Freshman Tracy Downs packs her car to go home for a weekend. Downs went home often so 
she could spend time with her parents and sister. (photo by Elizabeth Hoppis)

ROADTRIP HOME
By Tricia Scott and Colleen Brown

For many Truman State University students, going to college meant getting away from their 
family and hometown for the first time.

Newfound freedom and responsibility were the perks of college life, but students also found 
that there were negative aspects. After spending some time at the University, many students 
became homesick and went home often.

Students said they made the long trip home to visit family, friends and significant others. Some 
students went home because it was close and they kept a job.

"My boyfriend and I have been together for a while and we go home to see each other," said 
junior Kelly Martin. "It is more convenient to have a job at home, because if I worked in 
Kirksville I would never get to go home."

Many students said the advantages of going home outweighed the advantages of spending the 
weekend on campus.

Sophomore Stephanie Klaus went home to Perryville, Mo., every other weekend to see her 
boyfriend, but she said she was still really active on campus.

"I miss out on a little bit," Klaus said. "Every so often there's something on campus during the 
weekend that I want to stay for, but I'm okay with the situation."

Going home frequently had its disadvantages. Students said it was harder to develop and 
maintain strong friendships.

"I always feel like I am missing out on my college years. If things were different I would stick 
around more, but things aren't different," Martin said. "I feel it is worth the sacrifice."

These trips home often made it more difficult to become involved in organizations on campus.

Freshman Bremen Leak said he did not feel involved with organizations on campus because he 
went home two or three weekends a month. Leak said he missed out on some opportunites, but 
he did not mind.

Leak went home because he wanted to spend time with his family and girlfriend before he went 
on his mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Not every student could go home each weekend. Many students did not live close enough to 
make the drive home in one day. Some students even transferred to a school closer to home 
when the distance became a problem.

"I only went home for the Christmas and summer breaks," senior Diana Roeshek said. "My 
family had a hard time adjusting with me being so far away. My first semester here they even 
flew me home for the Midterm Break in October."

Roeshek was from Salt Lake City--a 20 hour car ride from Kirksville.

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DORM LIFE
A JOB IN ITSELF
Everything I Needed To Know, I Learned in a Dorm Room
By Colleen Brown

Moving away from home and in with strangers provided several opportunities for chaos to run 
rampant. Some days living in my dorm room was harder than an actual job. This learning 
experience was one that will stick with me. Here are some of the things I learned:

Sleep was underrated The rest of the world did not operate on a college schedule  -The best 
work could be done after midnight  -I would never regret sacrificing an hour of sleep or 
homework for vital bonding time with a friend -Siblings grew up without me -Everyone had a 
different definition of loud -Morning always came too early -Sometimes a good cry helped -
Friends were the people I could act stupid around and they would still love me -A good parking 
spot was a precious thing -Singing loud relieved stress -Dirty dishes should not be left unwashed 
over holiday breaks -Sometimes I needed to be alone -Goldfish were cool but I missed my dog -
Most of the learning in college did not take place in a classroom -Money disappeared a lot 
quicker than it came in -Even when I thought I could not do it anymore, I could -Our campus was 
not all that "dry" -Learning to tolerate the differences in others was healthy -Forgive and forget -
Of all the high school friends I promised I would stay in touch with, only a few came to visit and 
for some reason that was okay -We were paying a lot more for this education than we realized -
Honesty was the best policy -The truth could hurt -E-mail forwards were not cool -I never 
regretted taking pictures -Weekends were too short -School would not be canceled for sickness 
-Knowing how to share would make all the difference -Get involved. -I could not make it through 
college without new friends -It was okay to go home on weekends no matter what everyone 
else said -Knowing how to do laundry was a necessity -Getting mail could make my day, and 
sometimes my week -I was not as smart as I thought I was 

Students eat dinner in Centennial Hall cafeteria. Those who lived in the residence halls had meal 
plans allowing them 15 or 20 meals a week. Students also had the option of eating in Mainstreet 
Market in the Student Union Building.

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Freshman Mary Dziewa turns the lock on her mailbox. Receiving mail and packages was a 
highlight of the day for many students, (photos by Elizabeth Hoppis)

PERCEPTIONS

"The biggest adjustment for me was growing up with two brothers, and it only being my mother 
and I. The biggest transition was suddenly living with three other girls." -Robin Manley, 
sophomore

REALITIES

1,440 freshmen lived in the residence halls at the beginning of the 1999-2000 academic year 

60 transfer students lived in the residence halls at the beginning of the 1999-2000 academic 
year

1,203 sophomores, juniors and seniors returned to live in the residence halls at the beginning of 
the 1999-2000 academic year

A two-person room cost $2,200 a semester including a 20-meal plan 

A multi-person room cost $2,068 per semester including a 20-meal plan

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Truman State University students use beautiful weather and free space on the quad to study. 
The quad gave space for students to play games, practice music or read a good book, (photo by 
Elizabeth Hoppis)

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Students chose to attend Truman State University in part because of its prestige. We knew that 
the University's 5,782 students were from the top of their high school classes. We were 
valedictorians, soccer captains and presidents of the National Honor Society. Although we all 
excelled in different ways, we felt like we knew what to expect of each other because we 
perceived ourselves and other students as academically accomplished leaders. While we did 
share these traits in common, our similarities ended there. In reality, we were all completely 
different individuals. Some of us devoted our lives to the arts, while others focused on business. 
Some of us put our hearts into cooking while others ate fast food for every meal. In reality we all 
wanted to succeed, but each one of us perceived success to be something different.

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A
Abad, Neetu 208 
Abdon, Rebecca 175 
Abeln, Autumn 262 
Abeln, Erin 132 
Abernathy, Jeff 88 
Abram, Elizabeth 134, 262 
Abram, Lizzard 31 
Accounting Club 130 
Adair, Gale 262 
Adams, Chancie 208, 209 
Adams, Heather 140, 146, 216, 322
Adams, Jennifer 106, 132, 133, 156, 262
Adams, Julie 133, 262 
Adams, Ruth 160 
Addleman, Joleen 135, 138 
Adrianse, John 191, 262 
African American Coalition of Women 138 
Afzal, Dawood 256 
Agnew, Erica 262 
Agniel, Sean 206 
Ahillen, Carrie 159 
Ahmad, Murad 205 
Ahmed, Soeb 142 
Ahn, Vicki 131, 240 
Ahrens, Gordon 158 
Aileron's Casual Cafe 300 
Akester, Andy 136 
Albers, Katie 46, 106, 136, 262 
Albert, David 138 
Albright, Emily 130 
Alikhan, Fahd 131 
Allder, Stephanie 69, 140, 178, 262, 322
Allen, Candace 240 
Allen, Stephen 131, 176, 256 
Allgood, Amy 132 
Allmon, Adam 209 
Alpha Chi Sigma 130 
Alpha Gamma Delta 130
Alpha Kappa Alpha 130 
Alpha Kappa Lambda 127, 130, 131, 192, 193 
Alpha Phi Alpha 131 
Alpha Phi Omega 131, 132 
Alpha Phi Sigma 132 
Alpha Sigma Alpha 127, 132, 150
Alpha Sigma Gamma 132, 133 
Altis, Jennifer 137, 144 
Altmansberger, Alan 141 
Alvarez, Emmanuelle 142, 262 
Amakye, Gertrude 262 
Ambrose, Ruben 240 
Amer, Ashley 18, 138, 140, 146, 172, 262
American Marking Association 133
American Medical Students Association 174 
Amico, Julie 139 
Amsden, Brian 131 
Andermann, Luke 145, 207 
Anders, Cassandra 176 
Andersen, Laura 262 
Anderson, Eric 208, 215 
Anderson, Heine 76, 77 
Anderson, John 157 
Anderson, Katherine 133 
Anderson, Laura 133, 134, 177 
Anderson, Lori 136, 212, 262 
Andrews, Roger 135 
Angell, Amanda 170 
Anselmo, Kathleen 136, 138,175, 262
Anshus, Tina 140, 156, 173,176, 232, 262, 322 
Anthony, Arthur 131 
Antony, Kendra 132, 150 
Appelbaum, Daniel 140, 161 
Applegate, John 256 
Appold, Mark 57
Aranda, Benjamin l6l 
Archer, Shawna 209 
Archibald, Brian 70 
Argao, Tracy 130, 208, 262 
Armstrong, Christina 171 
Armstrong, Dominic 136 
Armstrong, John 138
Arny, Lisa 140, 145, 157 
Arredondo, Rudy 130, 135, 145,187
Art History Society 133 
Artz, Nathan 102, 103, 137 
Arvelo, Anaeli 262 
Asberry Jr, Larry 13T, 145, 203, 206, 262
Aschoff, Michael 135 
Ashbaugh, Andrew 14, 30, 32, 43, 62, 75, 76, 78, 87, 96, 121, 143, 153, 170, 178, 194, 248, 262, 
322
Asher, Erica 84, 265 
Askew, Ben 102 
Association for Computing Machinery 133 
Association of Black Collegians 134
Astrack, Kathryn 193, 240 
Athletic Trainers 84, 85 
Atkins, Allan 102 
Atkinson, Gena 139 
Atwell, Adri 105 
Atwell, Heide 80 
Audet, Chuck 130 
Audet, Mark 130 
Audubon Society 134 
Auer, Chris 132 
Austin, Kimberly 134, 262 
Aversman, Aaron 72, 157, 240 
Axmear, Ellen 144, 251, 262 
Aydt, Peter 92, 130 
Ayers, Chanda 144 
Ayers, Connie 54 
Ayres, John 14, 142, 154, 157,188

B
Bacchus and Gamma 134, 160, 161
Bach, Susan 137 
Bachman, Laura 54, 132 
Baehr, Claudine 138, 173, 175 
Baer, Doug 136 
Bagby, Sarah 262 
Bahar, Rubuyath 142 
Bahr, Scott 131 
Bahr, Todd 131 
Bailey, Donna 256 
Baine, Demond 131, 145, 256 
Baiotto, Tracy 27, 73, 88, 265 
Baker, Chrissy 133, 136, 262 
Baker, Erica 136, 207, 262 
Baker, Nicole 186, 262 
Baker, Sara 139, 178 
Balboa, Alf 76, 77, 118 
Baldwin, Brian 161
Baldwin, Carl 256 
Baldwin, Neil 262 
Baldwin, Sean 77 
Ball, Larissa 131, 144, 193, 262 
Bambenek, Michelle 105, 139 
Bambenek, Richard 44, 133 
Banaskavich, Christine 138, 175, 240
Bancroft, Alan 135, 145, 240 
Bancroft, Anna 187, 205 
Bandy, Michelle 137, 138, 192, 262, 283
Bangert, Angela 187, 262 
Bank Midwest 300 
Banks, Logan 133 
Banocy, Jodi 143, 205 
Baptist Student Union 134, 215 
Barfield, Brooke 157 
Barfield, William 158, 174 
Barker, Paul 158 
Barker, Sabrina 143 
Barlar, Sarah 116, 130 
Barnard, Sarah 144, 262 
Barnes, Haley 145 
Barnes, Sam 70, 158 
Barnes, Sarah 130, 133, 262 
Barnhart, Matt 191 
Barnhill, Angie 205 
Barr, Kerra 141 
Barrett, Katherine 139 
Barrett, Melanie 137, 140, 145, 262
Barry, Michelle 192 
Bartek, Sara 131, 157, 202 
Bartelli, Nick 158 
Bartels, Mike 131 
Bartos, Tia 130 
Basala, Shanna	132, 262
Baseball 114, 115 
Basketball, men's 93 
Basketball, women's 94, 95 
Bastean, Nick 133 
Bastian, Meredith 80 
Bateman, Jamie	131
Bates, Amanda	80
Bauche, Jeffrey	133
Bauer, Amy 136, 175 
Bauer, Brian 135, 145 
Bauer, Margaret 131, 203, 262 
Baughman, Russell 256 
Bauman, Stephanie 116, 262 
Bayer, Joseph 70, 158 
Beal, Amber Lea 205 
Bealor, Luke 158 
Beaury, Dan 139, 288 
Becherer, Karen 186 
Beck, Kelly 138 
Becker, Amanda 116 
Becker, Becky 138 
Becker, Jacki 139 
Becker, Jon 135 
Becker, Renee 262 
Beckett, Rachel 160 
Beckley, Cheryl 133, 134, 140, 262
Beersman, Mary Sue 256

ACADEMY AWARDS
Best Picture: "American Beauty"
Best Directing: "American Beauty"
Best Screenplay: "American Beauty"
Best Actress: Hilary Swank,"Boys Don't Cry"
Best Actor: Kevin Spacey, "American Beauty"
Best Supporting Actress: Angelina Jolie: "Girl, Interrupted" 
Best Supporting Actor: Michael Caine, "The Oder House Rules" 
Best Cinematography: "American Beauty"
Best Original Song: "You'll Be in My Heart," Tarzan, Music and Lyrics by Phil Collins
Best Visual Effects: " The Matrix"

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Billboard Top 10 for 1999
1. "Believe" by Cher
2. "No Scrubs" by TLC
3. "Angel of Mine" by Monica
4. "Heartbreak Hotel" by Whitney Houston
5. "...Baby One More Time" by Brittany Spears
6. "Kiss Me" by Sixpence None the Richer
7. "Genie in a Bottle" by Christina Augilera
8. "Every Morning" by Sugar Ray
9. "Nobody's Supposed to be Here" by Deborah Cox
10. "Livin' La Vida Loca" by Ricky Martin
facts were from Billboard.com

Beeson, Amanda 131, 144 
Behlmann, Turk 144, 192, 204 
Behr, Andrea 139 
Behrends, Meghan 262 
Beine, William 143 
Bell, Lori 130 
Bell, Sara Jane 262 
Bell, Schevone 186, 240 
Bellamy, Gina 132, 133 
Belt, Lacy 136 
Bender, Julia 15, 176, 189 
Bender, Julie 131, 140, 262 
Benedict, Joseph 262 
Benes, Carissa 74, 84 
Benmuvhar, Mark 130, 159 
Benner, Chris 91, 96 
Benner, Elizabeth 176, 193 
Bennett, Emily 266 
Bennett, John 138 
Bennett, Marc 70 
Benson, Lindsay 116 
Benton, Andrea 176 
Benton, Angela 132, 262 
Benz, Brandi 22 
Berardi, Damon 133, 143 
Bercos, Kristina 136 
Beresford, Jocelyn 106 
Berg, Janelle 134, 170 
Berger, Julie 138, 262 
Bergthold, Katie 134, 141, 262 
Berna, Lisa 132, 138, 145,262
Bemth, Jeffrey 140, 143, 145
Berron, Julie 131
Berry, Suzanne 159, 262
Bertel, Stephanie 139
Bertels, Ryan 143
Bertelsmeyer, Susan 124, 137,139, 141, 145, 154, 169, 190, 193
Berti, Alison 138, 157, 263
Besand, Sara 131
Bess, Peter 134, 263
Best, Jon 192
Best, Kelli 79
Best, Marjorie 133
Best Western Shamrock Inn 299
Beta Beta Beta 134 
Beta Omega Beta 135 
Beta Theta Pi 135 
Bethel, Brian 131 
Bethel, Kurt 136, 240 
Betz, Bob 157 
Bevill, Heidi 138 
Bichsel, Adam 143 
Bichsel, Bryan 159, 240 
Bickmeyer, Mary 156 
Bieber, Jill 116,132,263 
Bieber, Simonie 116, 132, 133, 240
Bieser, Joe 161
Biggs, Adam 191
Biggs, Sara 138, 144
Bilhorn, Lindsay 106
Billy, Todd 158, 202
Bindner, Donald 174, 180, 181
Bindner, Linda 174, 181 
Bingham, Curtis 158 
Binion, Anthony 70 
Birchfield, Laura 263 
Birdsong, Jeff 114 
Birkel, Matt 135, 192 
Birkenmeier, Betsy 132 
Bisges, John 174, 263 
Bishop II, Michael 39, 136, 137 
Bishop, Tina 133 
Bissey, Vince 136 
Bitter, Amy 176 
Bitter, Sarah 176 
Black, Amanda 105, 133, 263 
Black, Andrea 80, 81 
Black, Jonathon 264 
Blackburn, James 77, 189 
Blackford, Mindy 264 
Blackmon, Monica 139 
Blackmore, Jimmy 68, 70 
Blakley, Andrew 70 
Blandford, Andrew 191 
Blanton-Nason Senate 135 
Bley, Kevin 143 
Bliley, Adam 158 
Blinkinsop, Eric 143 
Block, Jon 161 
Block, Miriam 136 
Blue, Becky 162 
Blue, LaKisha 130, 206, 240 
Blue Key National Honor Fraternity 135
Bodenhamer, Jennifer 142, 144, 240
Boehme, Beth 130, 170, 264 
Boehme, Joshua 144, 206, 240 
Boennighausen, David 130,135, 149, 193, 240
Boettcher, Katie 137, 138, 172,264
Boggess, Gwen 175 
Bohack, Leigh 134 
Bokermann, Gary 188, 264 
Bondy, Kevin 22 
Bono, Jeremy 191,264 
Bono, Theresa 141 
Bordeaux, Annette 160 
Boren, Courtney 192 
Borgmeyer, Jeff 161, 264 
Bormann, Kurt 70 
Bom, Colleen 244 
Bosch, Elizabeth 135, 172 
Boschert, Rhys 83, 188 
Bost, Katice 141, 142, 264 
Boston, Diane 284 
Bounds, Tim 32, 136 
Bourneuf, Micheal 189, 264 
Bouwers, Jennifer 264 
Bowen, Jack 256 
Bowen, Jamie 264 
Bowen, Matthew 139, 264 
Bowerman, Sarah 175 
Bowers, Amy 159 
Bowling, Scott 140 
Boxleitner, Becky 138, 205 
Boyce, Kenneth 134
Boyd, Cindy 132 
Boyd, Deena 138, 202, 203, 264 
Boyd, Michelle 79, 95 
Boyle, Tricia 192 
Brackett, Bobbie 136, 137, 168 
Brackett, Samantha 136, 137, 264 
Brader, Jonathan 136, 154 
Bradford, Krista 132, 189 
Bradhurst, Nicole 141 
Bradley, Ayanna 134, 138, 264 
Brady, Heather 138, 264 
Brandenburger, Sarah 141, 264 
Brann, Jennie 140, 141, 175 
Branson, Kyle 264 
Bratich, Olivera 144, 209 
Brauer, Eddie 158, 208 
Braun, Ben 144 
Braun, Michael 130, 264 
Brazilier, Marie 116 
Bredeman, James 143 
Bredenkoetter, Dan 70 
Brengard, Brooke 130, 140 
Brenneke, Stephanie 82, 228, 229, 230, 231, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 283
Brennell, Katy 79 
Breuer, Stephanie 132 
Brewer, Aaron	131
Brewer, Justin	130
Bricker, Dennis 192 
Brickhaus, Kelly 155 
Bright, Jeremy	143
Brill, Flannery	143
Brink, Amanda 202 
Brinkerhoff, Corinne 187, 193 
Brinkman, Jason 191 
Britt, Matthew 191, 264 
Brittain, Melissa 141, 144, 171, 193, 264
Brooker, Matthew 137, 158, 202, 264
Brookins, Tony 134, 156, 264
Brooks, Cecil 131, 145, 203, 264
Brooks, Jon 70
Brooks, Joseph 128, 133, 134,141, 142, 187, 207, 264
Brooks, Justine 116, 190
Brooks, Todd 136
Brotman, Joshua 131
Brown, Alina 240
Brown, Benjamin 158
Brown, Brian 92, 93, 325
Brown, Cathryn 137
Brown, Chris 90, 91
Brown, Clifton 177
Brown, Colleen 20, 57, 127, 128,140, 158, 165, 166, 173, 264, 288,291, 292, 322, 323
Brown, Erin 143
Brown, Jeff 143
Brown, Jeremy l6l, 264
Brown, Jonathan 187, 240
Brown, Joyce 256
Brown, Neal 209
Brown, Sarah 154, 177, 240
Brown, Sterling 70
Broyles, Amanda 138 
Brueckmann, Ryan 124, 135,141, 143, 154, 193 
Bruegenhemke, Justin 188 
Brugnara, Marcie 131 
Bruhl, Joseph 240 
Brune, Damon 130 
Bruner, Dustin 92 
Bruns, Allison 187 
Bruns, Becky 189 
Bruns, Shannon 136, 156, 187 
Bryan, Kevin 240 
Bryan, Lisa 95 
Bryan, Suzanne 138, 264 
Bubb, Carrie 140, 175 
Buch, Bryna 187 
Buchholtz, Sarina 30, 134, 264 
Buckner, Brent 175 
Buehrlen, Brian 135 
Buhler, Calvin 91 
Bullerdieck, Andrea 137, 144 
Bullets Rugby 80, 81 
Bumpus, Stacey 143 
Bunyard, Amanda 136 
Burch, Ryan 70 
Burden, Zachary 134, 140, 154, 264
Burger, Missy 131, 139, 174 
Burgers, Sonya 88, 137, 145, 241 
Burkett, Jennifer 144 
Bumett, Catherine 131, 144, 264

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Burns, Chris 70 
Burns, Emily 134 
Burr, Derek 158 
Burrus, Christina 133, 241 
Burton, Neil 188 
Burton, Patricia 154,256 
Busch, Bryna 87,88,121 
Buscher, Jennifer 79 
Business Admininstration Club 136
Bussanmas, Julie 132 
Busse, Alicia 132, 264 
Bussen, Tim 70 
Butler, Alana 145,186, 206 
Butler, Lane 264 
Butler, Lisa 116 
Butts, Khamthoune 256 
Byers, Matt 4,76,77,131 
Byers, Rebecca 264 
Byington, Erin 241 
Byrd, Cherron 84 
Byrd, Tim 131 
Byrne, Lanie 55,132

C
Cahill, Crissy 177 
Calaga, Rama 241 
Calcuttawala, Rahil 138,158,264, 288
Calderon, Jose 143 
Caldwell, Matt 254 
Caldwell, Weslyn 206 
Calhoun, Scott 128,133,171 
Callahan, Christina 133 
Callanan, Karen 131,139 
Callicott, Trisha 241 
Callow, Jessica 139,157,241
Camarota, Danielle 132,205,241 
Campbell, Bryna 133 
Campbell,James 190 
Campbell, Kelly 177 
Campbell, Lisa 190 
Campbell, Lynn 132 
Campus Christian Fellowship 136,212,214,215 
Campus Crusade for Christ 136, 212
Campus PALS 136 
Candice, Chris 157 
Canessa, Cyria 171,241 
Cannon, Mike 78,79 
Cantoria 136
Cantrell, Brie 145,209, 241 
Cappos,Jenneke 132 
Cappos, Kara 132 
Capps, David 264 
Captains' Round Table 137 
Cardinal Key National Honor Society 137 
Cargo, Chevy 84 
Carle, Sarah 131,160, 202,264 
Carlton, Jason 187 
Carmack, Amy 222 
Carmack, Heather 135,222 
Carney, Angie 187 
Carpenter, Kim 44 
Carpenter, Lucas 135,192 
Carr, Allison 264 
Carr, Christina 133,205, 264 
Carrasco, Maria-Jose 241 
Carroll, Tricia 192 
Carson, Heather 189 
Carson, Nicholas 207 
Carter, Ann 143 
Carter, Corinne 116,189 
Carter, Kenneth 208, 256 
Carter, Natasha 110,130,145, 210,264
Carter, Sa-Tonya 110 
Cartwright, Debra 133,176,256
Casey, Brian 142,161,264 
Casey,Joanna 190 
Casey, Sara 138 
Casey, Sean 172 
Cash, John 256 
Casper, Mandi 192 
Catholic Newman Center 137 
Catlett, Carrie 130 
Cato, Sibyl 145 
Cauwenbergh,Jean 264 
Cavanagh, Moira 32 
Cerutti, Benjamin 132 
Cervetto, Chrissy 174 
Challis, John 126,161 
Chambers, Jason 70 
Chambers, Megan 174 
Chancellor, Chris 131 
Chandler, Vince 136 
CHANL 22, 137 
Chapman,Jessica 138 
Chappelow, Suzanne 255 
Charbonneau, Brett 130 
Chattoraj, Nilanjan 142 
Checksfield, Brian 130 
Chen, Mike 157,159,264 
Chenot, Marc 158 
Cherbonnier, Andrea 135,142 
Chernich, Joseph 143 
Chi Alpha 137 
Childress, William 135 
Chinn, Amy 138 
Chisholm, Nathan 136,208,264 
CHOICE 137 
Chojnacki, David 140 
Chopin, Anne 131,134,149,193, 203
Christain, Annie 136 
Christensen, Amy 209,264 
Christian, Gregory 188 
Christiansen, David 51 
Christman, Kate 138 
Christmas, Rachael 205,264 
Christopher, Ramon 3,68,70,71 
Christopherson, Kylie 133,203, 264
Christy, Holly 256
Chronister, Keri 132
Church, Meghan 272
Cinco, Jessica 187
Cira, Curt 70
Circle K International 138
Claggett, Shalyn 205,209,241
Clapp, Kay 144
Clark, Barb 256
Clark, Christina 130,264
Clark, Christine 131,265
Clark, Chuck 186
Clark, Dan 131
Clark, Manuel 265
Clark, Marilyn 134, 265
Clark, Vicki 265
Clark, William 187,241
Clauss, Katie 189
Clayton, Brooke 116,186,265
Cleaver, David 265 
Clements, Cassie 176 
Clemmer, Joseph 143,161,241 
Clevenger, Hayley 266 
Clickner, Marissa 192 
Clinch, Aislinn 173 
Clipperton, Jeremy 84,85 
Clithero, David 256 
Clouse, Rachael 134,137,138,140,144,266 
Coady, Brian 143 
Coats, Walter 133,208,266 
Cobern, Harry 144 
Cochran, Paula 256 
Cochrane, John 84,111 
Cockrill, William 143 
Codutti, Anna 131,140,266 
Cody, Ryan 134 
Coffey, Charlie 266 
Cohenour, Jessica 79 
Cole, Bobbi 131 
Cole, Chris 88 
Coles, Ben 186 
Coles, Brian 159 
Collegiate Music Educators 138, 172,173
Collier, Heather 135,136,137 
Collins, Kevin 70 
Collins, Shane 135 
Combs, Amanda 106 
Combs, Lindsay 134,207,266 
Combs, Mick 131 
Communication Disorder Association 138
Compton, Angie 131,155 
Comstock, Bradley 135,157,202 
Concagh, Brian 190,241 
Conine, Alyssa 139 
Conine, Johanna 131 
Conley, Caroline 133,156,241 
Conley, Theresa 267 
Connors, Erin 77,84,137 
Cook, Alexa 140 
Cook, Brian 131 
Cook, Laci 141 
Cook, Nikki 175 
Cook, Royce 194,256 
Coomer, Brett 191 
Coon, Andrew 159 
Coonfield, Melissa 141 
Coonley, Angela 135,267 
Cooper, Angelicia 130,241 
Copeland, Matt 70 
Corbett, Jill 175 
Corcoran, Sara 80,81 
Corkery, Gillian 145 
Comeillet, Anne Cecile 142 
Cornelius, Greg 159 
Corso-Tometto, Sarah 138,241 
Cosmano, Brian 70 
Costello, Becky 267 
Cotorceanu, Leah 176,188 
Cotter, Megan 144 
Cottingham, Leigh 138

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Perceptions & Realities 
Who do you think will be the next President?
Goerge Bush 45%
Al Gore 55%
Approximately 300 students surveyed
Perceptions

Courtois, Gary 130 
Cox, Amanda 127,138,139 
Cox, Carol 49 
Cox,Justin 135 
Cox, Matt 77 
Cox, Michael 161,241 
Cox, Stephanie 136,208,267 
Craig, Heather 138 
Crandall, Corey 91,136,207,208,267
Crandall, Laura 124,132,137,141,145,193 
Crane, Heather 269 
Cranford, Harmony 130 
Crawford, Julie 134 
Crecelius,Jackie 132 
Creech, Nick 136,267 
Creer, Kimberly 136,187 
Crenshaw, Jeremy 49,77,131 
Crenshaw, Kristen 144 
Cressman, Kimberly 132,267 
Crews, Ryan 156 
Cribb,Jennifer 142 
Crinnion, Renee 132,267 
Crist, Melanee 221,287 
Croghan, Jo Ann 131,137,140,250,267,278,322 
Croker, Katie 141 
Crosby, Jon 159 
Cross, John 134 
Cross Country 72,73 
Crossett, Jessica 134,267 
Crow,Jennifer 130 
Crowl, James 267 
Crum, AJ 92 
Crum, Melinda 205 
Cuculich, Tessa 141 
Cummings, Don 91 
Cunniff, Kate 130, 241 
Cunningham, Katie 171,241 
Cunningham, Sara 186,267,272 
Cupples, Jim 137,144 
Curl, Nathaniel 136,192,267 
Curran, Shannon 155 
Current, Amanda 173 
Curry, Jamille 110,133,138,267 
Curtis, Brian 130 
Curtis, Stephanie 242

D
D&J Enterprises 299 
Dabrowski, Jack 130,208 
Dabrowski, Jason 134 
Dabrowski, John 242 
Daco, Jillian 136,207 
Daee, Brett 142,267 
Dafoe, Bryan 77 
Dahlman, John 257
Dale, Laura 132, 144 
Dale, Yolanda 138 
Dail, Becky 143,288 
Dallam, Katie 175 
Dance, Jess 131,135 
Dandino, Andy 144 
Danekas, Karla 79 
Danford, Jeff 204 
Dangremond, Pam 116,145,176,186,242
Daniels, Brian 100
Daniels, Lindsey 104,105
Dann, Kelly 133,267
Danner, Courtney 141,202
Darris, Tanya 267
Daubert, Doug 141,192
Davenport, Sarah 132,133,134
Davis, Ben 250,267
Davis, Cherayla 138,267
Davis, Demetrius 156
Davis, Jennifer 130,138,144,192
Davis, Josh 138,267
Davis, Kellie 132
Davis, Kelly 133,134
Davis, Mechelle 134,157,267
Davis, Melissa 132
Davis, Ryan 158
Davison, Ashley 175
Davison, Tracy 139
Davisson, Eric 130
Day, Amanda 132
de la Fuente, David 157,187,267
de la Fuente, Julie 139
de la Piedra, Steve 88
de los Santos, Edwin 188
Deadwood 256,257
Deakin, Allie 133,267
Dean, Brian 159
Dean, Mary 175
Dearinger, Danielle 140,141,175 
DeBaene, Emily 192 
DeBold, Mark 267 
Decker, Aaron 110,267 
Deems, Kim 136, 242 
DeGiacinto, Caren 130,133,134,141.157.267
DeHart, Jennifer 140,175 
Dehls,Julie 131 
Dehner, Ed 131 
del Rosario, Iris 188 
DeLaney, Don 140 
Delaney, Megan 107,140,205,267,322,323 
Delta Chi 138
Delta Sigma Pi 138,139,158,159 
Delta Sigma Theta 139 
Delta Zeta 15,122,127,139,196, 197
DeMoss, Kirby 70,143 
Dennis, Sarah 205,209 
Dennisberns, Michael 130 
Denny, Sara 145,157,160,209, 242
Depp, Douglas 127,158 
Deppeler, Allison 131 
DeRouen,Jusonda 188 
Derrick, Melissa 138,154 
DeSantis, Lauren 186,267 
Dessau, Gregory 136,189 
DeSutter, Erin 130,143,160,171,267 
Detours 139 
Detweiler, Paul 257 
Deutsch, Kyle 157 
Deveney, Tim 198 
Devine, Josh 88,135,202
DeVita, Scott 158 
DeVore, Sean 158 
DeVoss, Claire 157 
Diabetes Education and Awareness for Life 198,199 
Dichsen, Adam 134,144,159,267
Diedrichsen, Ellen 130,177 
Diefenderfer, Kara 131,192 
Diehl, Brandon 172 
Diehl, Jocelyn 106,107 
Diehl, Joshua 88,191,267 
Dierking, Karen 144 
Diester, Angela 136 
Dill, Molly 80,132 
Dirksen, Jonathan 131,267 
Doan, Steve 158 
Dobbins, Jessica 136,173 
Dobbs,Jessica 131,267,280 
Dobratz, Jenny 88 
Dobson Hall Radio 140 
Dobson Hall Senate 140 
Dockery, Jason 209,267 
Doerhoff, Heather 156,267 
Doering, Andrew 72,73,96 
Doerr, Dan 130,143 
Dohack, Kristin 190 
Dohack, Melissa 132,267 
Dolan, Danny 143 
Doling, Beth 131,242,322 
Doll, Kevin 143 
Doll, Theresa 134,192,267 
Dominik, Cassy 186 
Donaldson, Ross 134,136,267 
Donnell, Sarah 132 
Donnelly, Anthony 70 
Donohoe, Eric 70 
Donovan, Erin 176

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COSTS
Resident
Tuition................$3544
Room and Board $4400
Out-of-State
Tuition....................$6344
Room and Board.............$4400
Tuition includes the Student Recreation Center Fee.
Fees
Freshman Orientation $100
Parking.....................$50/yr. (optional)
Activities Fee..............$9/semester
Costs do not include books or personal expenses.
The room and board rate for three- and four-person rooms is $4,136 per year.

Donovan, Mary Beth 243 
Dooley, Ellen 203 
Dooley, Leah 132, 248 
Dooling, Maggie 132,144 
Dopuch, Bryan 161,242 
Dorsey, Lance 70 
Dorsey, Lauren 110 
Dorsman, Aaron 161 
Doss, Susan 177,202,242 
Dotzenrod, Lisa 189 
Doughty, Jeannine 95 
Douglas, Spencer 93 
Douglass, Joe 161 
Dover, Lois 257 
Dow, Cherish 144,257 
Dowil, Stephen 132,143,267 
Downs, Tracy 54,195,291 
Doyle, Matt 158,176 
Drake, Amy 137,214,267 
Drake, Lori 145, 267 
Draper, Michael 163 
Drennan, Tom lOO 
Drinen, Jason 133,134 
Driskell, Jeremy 134 
Driskill, Betsy 98,99 
Driskill, Matthew 135 
Drobratz, Jenny 87 
Droste, Heather 137,139,145, 171
Drum, Shelly 132,267 
Dube, T.J. 77 
Dudley, Kelli 88 
Duenow, Erica 134,144, 267 
Duepner,Joe 191 
Duke, Brandon 137,267 
Dull, Brian 138,242 
Dunahue, Drew 83 
Dunbar, Rhonda 205 
Duncan,Jennifer 141,170,175, 242
Duncan, Josh 130,135 
Dunlap, Ed 257 
Dunn, Julie 139 
Dunn, Leslie 139,210 
Dunn, Megan 138
Dunn, Sarah 160,242 
Duplissie, Jennifer 267 
Durham, Kari 131,154, 267 
Durst, Melissa 22, 23,116 
Durst, Terri 176 
DuValeus, Brad 135 
Duy, Alison 130 
Duzenberry, Rheanne 140 
Dwiggins, Sarah 139,142,143, 191
Dwyer, Molly 183 
Dye, Becca 145 
Dye, Heather 132 
Dziewa, Mary 130,138,267

E
Eagan, Kyle 92,157
Earl, Amy 134,267
Early, Jeremy 17,132,137,140,242,322,323
East, Richard 191,268
Eastabrooks, Amber 113
Eatherton, Crissy 134
Eatherton, Jenn 186,193,268
Eatherton, Peter 143
Eaton, Lisa 132,242
Ebner, Mike 130
Eby, Tara 136,141,175
Echo 140
Eckhardt, Caleb 242
Edgar, Elizabeth 174, 202, 205,207
Edgington, David 141,159 
Edwards, Benjamin 144 
Edwards, Cynthia 268 
Edwards,Johnathan 143 
Edwin, Wes 91 
Eggering, Becky 74,118 
Eggers, Amanda 18,132,133,154,192,217
Eggers, Elizabeth 268
Ehlmann, Laura 133, 278
Ehrlich, Kelly 140
Eisele, Douglas 130,131,135
Eitel, Sherry 257
Eklund, Heather 143,145, 242
Ekman, Sarah 268
Ekstrom, Andreas 142
Elder, Laura 190
Ell, Missy 79
Elliott, Graham 174
Ellis, Karin 132
Ellis, Scott 43
Ellman, Chris 159, 283
Ellman, Kierin 138
Elsea, Kathy 257
Elton, Jay 134,139,268
Elwood, Evan 88
Emerick, Erin 132
Emerson, Aaron 161,242
Emery, Tara 155
Emnett, Ryan 174
England, Katie 263
England, Lora 137,142,148,191,242
Enloe, LeAnn 133, 205, 242 
Ennenbach, Amy 141 
Enochs, Will 248 
Enright, Mike 76,77,137 
Epps, Chadwick 130,268 
Equestrian Team 140 
Erekson, Kristen 143, 268 
Erickson, Marty 257 
Erickson, Ryan 159 
Ernst, Angela 139,154, 268 
Espe, Barb 155 
Ess, Eric 70
Essinger, Melissa 144,268 
Esterly, Tony 135,268 
Estey, Brian 135 
Estrem, Holly 136,177, 268 
Eta Sigma Gamma 140 
Eta Sigma Phi 165 
Etchason, Emily 116,186 
Eufinger, Jim 138 
Eulinger, Kevin 92 
Evers, Beth 131,137,140, 268 
Ewing, Cammie 73,110 
Ewing, Rick 100,101 
Ezell, Carla 138

F
Facen, Kesha 139 
Fadler, Jenny 133,140,144,186, 268,322
Fagan, Jason 133,140,268,278 
Fahrney, Beth 130,268
Fain, Tayton 70 
Falotico, Lisa 84 
Fanning, Audra 189,268 
Fansler, Jennifer 136 
Faries, Lisa 242 
Farishon, Jeremy 26 
Farkes, Holly 130,140,242 
Farmer, Cindi 260,26l 
Farny, Victoria 136,268 
Farr, Bill 92,130 
Farrar, Danielle 139 
Farrar, Joseph 131 
Farrington,Jay 135 
Favazza, Mike 143 
Feam, Moni 70 
Fears, Justin 172 
Fehr, Craig 158 
Fehrenbacher, Paula 171 
Feldkamp, Lori 175 
Feldmann, Beth 130,242 
Feldmann, Cathy 132 
Feldmann, Miranda 139,174 
Felkerson, Cassy 74,133 
Felton, Angie 131 
Fend, Valerie 142,268 
Ferguson, Benjamin 82,83 
Ferguson, Danny 136 
Ferguson, Jayme 133,140 
Ferguson, Patricia 257 
Fester, Heather 172,268 
Fieleke, Kyle 143,145 
Financial Management Association 140
Findley, Kristen 136 
Findling, Jerry 257 
Fink, Matt 192 
Finlay, Brian 143 
Finnegan, Meghan 130 
Finney, Patrick 143 
Fintel, Tracey 159 
Fischer, David 268 
Fischer, Jamie 136,268 
Fischer, Tara 268 
Fish, Bryan 137
Fish, Christina 131,137,142,268 
Fish, Kristy 154 
Fisher, Gabe 134 
Fisher, Jennifer 94,95 
Fisher, Laura 141 
Fitzgerald, Downey 135,140 
Fitzsimons, Pat 188 
Flachs, Erin 189 
Flaherty, Greg 137 
Fleak, Sandra 130,176 
Fleischer, Jacob 143 
Flemming, Phillip 132,133,143 
Fleschner, Frank 136 
Fletcher, Katie 140 
Flickinger, Nicole 156,268 
Flieger, Christopher 135,155,161,243
Flint, Bobby 157 
Flowers, Brian 137,243 
Flowers, Jodi 134,268

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Floyd, Jennifer 136,139
Flugel, Sarah 61,208
Flury, Valerie 133,268
Flynn, Mike 269
Fodor, Robin 192
Fogleman, Luke 158
Fohey, Scott 208
Foiles, Carrie 134
Foley, Matt 157
Football 68,69,70,71
Foppe, Vanessa 268
Forbes, Melissa 139,141,193
Forcelledo, Chris 136,154,186,243
Ford, Elissa 116,133,243 
Forim, Tracey 79 
Fortney, David 139,142,257 
Fortney, Jesse 142,210 
Foster, Christopher 243 
Foster, Merina 116,134,268 
Foster, Rebecca 162,268 
Foster, Tory 88 
Foulk, Brad 131 
Foulk, Chris 93 
Fowler, Matthew 135 
Foy,Sean 133,142 
Frampton, Tristan 136 
Francis, Bobby 140,205,207 
Francis, Emily 136,175 
Franke, Brent 136,243 
Franker, Matthew 188 
Frankie, Kimberly 182,183,204 
Franklin, Jill 38,39,130 
Franklin, Wendy 144 
Franklin Street Singers 141 
Franks, Lori 132,133 
Franzen, Amy 139 
Freidline, Melanie 135,142,268 
French, Rebecca 193,207,243 
Frericks, Heather 205 
Freshman Activities Coordinating Team 141 
Freund, Sarah 187 
Freyling, Denys 134,140,176, 189
Frick, Ellen 88 
Fridley, Patrick 158 
Fridlington, Emily 116,126 
Friederich,John 189,268 
FriedhofF, Greg 130 
Fritz-Watson, Celia 134,138 
Froelker,Chad 111 
Frye, Antitria 268 
Frye,Janelle 133 
Fuemmeler, Regan 138,268 
Fuhrman, Susan 141,268 
Fuist, Ali 95 
Fulks, April 133 
Fuller, Ginger 189 
Fuller, Kevin 135 
Fuller, Kory 77 
Fuller, Nicholas 144,206 
Fuller, Tracy 110 
Fuller-Witt, Heather 243
Funkenbusch, Monique 190 
Futhey, Megan 268

G
Gaddam, Kartik 142 
Gaffney, Joe 158 
Gain, Angela 133,268 
Gain, Catherine 137 
Gain, Sarah 139 
Gall, Jeff 257 
Gall, Marta 243 
Gallichio, Jennifer 132,192 
Gallo, Donna 268 
Gallo,James 131,268 
Gallo, Matt 131,193 
Gamber, Jeff 135,156,243 
Gamlin, Lindsey 139 
Gandy, Nicole 73,110,132,137, 268
Gandy, Stefanie 145 
Gardiner, Kendra 130,134,145 
Garfield, Lori 132,268 
Gamer, Marci 265,268,287 
Garner, Nick 77,158 
Garrett, Ben 25,51 
Garrett, Tara 133 
Garvin, Jenny 136,138 
Gasaway,Tara 145,157,186,268 
Gaskill, Jessica 193,243 
Gates, Itiolair 171 
Gatheman, Jen 144,268 
Gathman, Cabell 171,268 
Gaus, Kevin 130,204 
Gaydos, Christine 132 
Gebhardt, Adam 142,191,243, 261
Gebhardt, Melissa 268 
Gebhart, Melody 139 
Geer, Jaime 138,158 
Gehlbach,Tom 141 
Gentry, Sarah 106,133 
George, Charlotte 132,268 
George, Stacey 145,166,202 
Georgen, Jennifer 131 
Gerber, Robyn 95 
Geringer, Julie 192 
Gerken, Emily 142 
German Club 165 
Germano, Anthony 188,268 
Gerrish, Chelsea 175 
Gervase, Matthew 88,135,145,191,243
Getz, Evan 254 
Ghosh, Supama 278 
Giammanco, Gerard 135,190 
Giardina, Giuseppe 135,145 Gibbons, Patrick 243 
Gibbons, Sunshine 243
Giboney, Glen 169 
Gibson, Kristen 207 
Giddings, Lynn 172 
Gifford, Amanda 132,192 Gildehaus,Jessie 106 
Gillen, Michael 173 
Gillis, Spencer 88,120 
Gilmore, Audrey 173 Gilmore, Shawn 144,209 
Giovannini, Mary 176 
Givan, Faith 206,269 
Gjesfjeld, Rebecca 132,177,243 
Glascock, Angela 175 
Glaser, Amy 131,133, 269 
Glenn, Jenny 74,75 
Gliske, Steve 143 
Global Links 287 
Gloe, Jeff 188,269 
Glover, A. John 138 
Glover, Tim 143 
Gluesing, Emily 144,255 
Goebel, Mike 158 
Goedeker, Abby 130,157,269 
Goeller, Patrick 131 
Goen, Tricia 186,269 
Goessling, Matt 157,269 
Golf 100,101 
Gonzalez, Maria 116 
Gooch, Janet 257 
Goodwin, Bridgette 186,272 
Goodwin, Kristin 131 
Gordon, Sarah 145,243 
Gorton, Matthew 143,193,202, 272
Gosney, Amy 133 
Gossett, Dustin 137,272 
Gott, Luke 145,187, 272 
Gould, Christine 88,120 
Gourde, Gregg 131 
Graham, Angie 187
Graham, Lisa 104, 105 
Grahlman, Joshua 190,272 
Granberry, Patricia 138,206 
Granda, Stephanie 139 
Grantham, Carrie 170 
Grasch, Nichole 133,140,174 
Graux, Magalie 142,272 
Gravemann, Jennifer 137,273 
Gray, Ben 70,85 
Gray,Jeremy 154 
Gray, Quincy 158 
Gray, Tinia 140,160,185,273, 322
Grayson, Joanne 133,205,273 
Green, Bill 155 
Green, Cassie 144,157,273 
Green, David 145,156,243 
Green, Elizabeth 170 
Green, Laura 140,157,273 
Green, Mike l6l 
Greer, Ben 143,148,166,192, 197,219
Grefrath, Sam 135 
Grego, Brett 77,188,273 
Greiner, Nicholas 143 
Griffith, Breen 177 
Grigorov, Ivaylo 138,273 
Grimes, Timothy 142 
Grinnage, LaJeanne 134,170,206,273
Groceman, Rob 159 
Grogan, Sarah 156 
Gronsart, Nicolas 273 
Gross, Matthew 77,188 
Grothoff, Matt 206,273 
Gruchalla, Carmen 137 
Gruettemeyer, Lori 189 
Guckes, Gregory 136,273 
Guenzler, Carrie 106 
Guethle, Andy 92,93

1999-2000 SPORTS WINNERS
Major League Baseball: New York Yankees 
Major League Soccer: D.C. United 
National Basketball Association: San Antonio Spurs
National Football League: St. Louis Rams 
National Hockey League: Dallas Stars 
NCAA Basketball: Michigan State Spartans 
NCAA Football: Florida State Seminoles 
NCAA Women's Basketball: University of Conneticut Huskies 
Women's National Basketball Association: Houston Comets

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BEST & Worst of Entertainment
		BEST			WORST
Movies		"Man on the Moon"	"Double Jeopardy"
	
Television	"The Soprano"		"Family Guy"
	
Music		"The Ego Has Landed"	"On the 6"
		by Robbie Williams	by Jennifer Lopez

Books		"Close Range"		"A Walk to Remember"
		by Annie Proulx		by Nicholas Sparks

facts are from Entertainment Weekly

Guethle, Mike 157 
Guethle, Sara 186,273 
Guilford, Lee Allison 132, 280 
Guillory, Christopher 143,243 
Guillory-Parsons, Lisa 257 
Guirguis, Mark 133,136,140, 273
Guittar, Susan 263,273 
Gulinson, Betsy 209 
Gunn, Melinda 243 
Guntli, Pete 157 
Gurlly, Aaron 116,154,160 
Gutting, Brigid 171

H
Haarmann, Scott 139, 142, 143 
Haberberger, Melinda 273 
Habitat for Humanity 141 
Hackmann, Megan 273 
Haddock, Angie 73,110 
Haddox, Tom 70 
Hadwiger, Rolena 193,203 
Haefele, John 141,159 
Haffey, Rachel 136 
Haffner, Nora 176, 273 
Hagan, Ashley 140 
Hagemann, Emily 131,139 
Hagen, John 133,140,227,254, 273,322
Hagenhoff, Kristi 139 
Hagenow, Ryan 131 
Hahn, Elizabeth 134,144,145, 174,207
Hahn, Kasye 110
Hahn, Kjell 133
Hainline, Joseph 136
Hake, Lesley 147
Halbert, Eric 159
Haley, Kristen 273
Hall, Amy 135,172
Hall, Christie 131,154
Hall, Janine 130,134,145,154,171,172,244
Hallar, Brittan 73,110
Halsey, Erin 133,139,273
Halski, John 171,202,203
Hamilton, Joe 182,204
Hamilton, Sarah 208,212,273
Hamilton, Susan 257
Hammack, Scott 130,140,145,244
Hammond, Todd 257 
Hammons, Julie Kay 144,273 
Hampton, Annie 136 
Hampton, Lisa 273 
Hancock, Kaysha 244 
Hanebutt, Stephanie 139 
Hanff, Mary Ellen 192 
Hangge, Jeffrey 190 
Hankins, Emily 187 
Hanks, Amanda 273 
Hannaman, Jason 188,273 
Hanneken, Charles 161 
Hannon, Alison 132
Hanock, Kaysha 157 
Hanrahan, Tim 137,143 
Hansen, Holley 173 
Hanson, Amanda 188 
Hanson, Brooke 132,176 
Hanson, Mandy 176 
Hanson, Nicole 209 
Hanusa, Cassie 141 
Happel, Jennifer 94,95 
Hardin, Angela 137 
Hardin, Rachel 131,273 
Hardy, Russell 134 
Hargrave, Melissa 84,85,91 
Harker, Michelle 135,273 
Harkey, Scott 157 
Harlan, Jill 79 
Harman, Nathan 207 
Harmon,Jennifer 80,132 
Harper, Eric 143 
Harre, Kris 188,273 
Harris, Brandonn 135,141 
Harris, David 135 
Harris, Erin 133,136,157 
Harris, Jennifer 144,273 
Harris, Kim 138,170,173,175 
Harris, Tyra 139 
Harrison, Kevin 273 
Harrison, Kyle 137 
Harrison, Sarah 189 
Hart, Brette 137,139,141,271 
Hart, Ehren 158 
Hart, Holly 171 
Harter, Kimberly 175 
Hadfield, Kia 130,145,216, 244 
Hartle, Meredith 78,79 
Hartley, Lena 139,174 
Harvey, Darryl 130 
Hass, Kim 132 
Hatch, James 203 
Hatcher, Sara 88,121 
Hatridge, Jill 130,138,145,154, 160,273
Haug, Nathan 70 
Haugen, Bill 134 
Haupt,Jeremy 159 
Hauskins, Chad 189 
Hawkins, Hersey 206 
Hawkins, Matthew 135,206,273 
Hawkins, Stephanie 138 
Hawley, Aubrey 135,244 
Haxton,Jason 257,266 
Hayes, Sarah 134 
Head, Jason 133,136,176,244 
Heard, Barbara 193,257 
Heaton, Dacia 187,192 
Heckart, Brent l6l 
Heckert, Teresa 50 
Heckman, Abby 171,273 
Hediger, Krista 134,175 
Hedrick, David 139 
Hedrick, Heather 133 
Heerboth, Matt 130 
Heeren, Matthew 190 
Heeter, Abby 132,192
Hegenderfer, Carrie 79, 273 
Hehn, Wendy 171 
Heidotten, Amy 137,140,145,273
Heien, Michael 27,130,143 
Hein, Andrea 61,130,242 
Hein, Susan 139,244 
Heinecke, Marc 70,91 
Helbig, Matt 72,73 
Heilman, Kelly 138,273 
Hellner, Andrew 102,103,158 
Hellner, Shannon 105,190 
Helm, Heather 222 
Hemminghaus,John 161 
Henderson, Amanda 170,273 
Henderson, Brett 143,273 
Henderson, Bryce 135 
Henderson, Evelyn 171,244 
Henderson, Hamani 139 
Henderson, Melissa 273 
Henderson, Scott 72 
Henderson, Susan 155 
Hendrix, Ann 116,139,273 
Henggeler, Beth 106,175 
Hengtgen, Deborah 131,139 
Henn, Rebecca 130,273 
Henn, Stuart 133 
Hennekes, Rebecca 141,273 
Henrichs, Casey 176,216 
Henrikson, Hayley 192 
Henry, Jen 140,142,143,191,244,277
Hensley, Susan 130,273 
Hentges, Jaclyn 139,141,193,273
Hentges, Stacia 134,137,208,273
Heritage, Leanna 132 
Hermann, Amy 145,205,244 
Hermann, Tara 136,144,177,216,273
Hernandez, Erika 137 
Hernandez, Kristy 132 
Hemdon, Bradley 136 
Herrera, Jose 134,187 
Herrmann, Madeline 130 
Herron, Jennifer 128,137 
Hesselbach, Kari 139 
Hewitt, Lindsey 80 
Hewitt, Shawn 130 
Heyen, Kevin 193,273 
Hiatt, Robyn 140,157,203,27 
Hickam, Kristi 130,274 
Hicks, Liz 136,140,141,175 
Hier, Ann 159,175 
Higgins, Craig 141 
High Street Dancers 116,117 
Highleyjosh 133 
Hilburn, Becky 244 
Hildebrandt, Kelly 54 
Hilgenbrant, Meg 130 
Hill, Catrina 274 
Hill, Patrick 178 
Hill, Traci 257

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Hillel 202
Hillermann, Todd 130
Hilliard, Nicholas 189
Hillier, Alan 191
Hilton, John 173,202
Hines, Angela 274
Hirji, Turon 278
Hispanics of Latin American Descent 141
Hlavacek, Danelle 130
Hoag, Joanna 79
Hockett, Julie 145
Hodges, Janice 160,244
Hodschayan, Erin 134,136,144,244
Hoevel, Kurt 131 
Hoff, LeeAnn 138 
Hoffman, David 145,257 
Hoffman, Julie 132,133 
Hoffman, Laura 144 
Holland, Amy 137,274 
Holland, Brian 161 
Hollande, Catherine 142 
Holliday, DeNel 176,188,189 
Hollingsworth, Megan 132,144,145.171.244 
Hollister, Jill 288 
Hollister, Rhiannon 159 
Holmes, Andy 157 
Holmes, Marissa 143,244 
Holt, Allison 138,274 
Holtane, Rebecca 143,274 
Holterfield, Chelle 145,161 
Holtschlag, Angie 80 
Holzem, Renae 174 
Holzmann, Jacquelyn 130,275 
Hooley, Daun 274 
Hooley, Mike 257 
Hopkins, Liz 34
Hopkins, Valerie 139,155,193 
Hoppe, Sarah 22,124,201 
Hoppis, Elizabeth 140,182,197,209,219,275,322 
Hoque, Mohammed 142 
Horowitz-Burdick, Alexis 106 
Horseman's Association 141 
Horst, Dan 131 
Hoskins, Annette 130 
Hoskovec, Micheal 88,89,135,190.244
Hossain, Mohammad 133,142 
Hotfelder, Emily 106,130,275 
Hotujec, Bryan 140,154 
Houchins, Donna 244 
Hough, Peter 136 
House, Wesley 208,212,215 
Houston, Caitlin 131 
Hoven, Melissa 189 
Howald,Jay 131 
Howard, April 138,145,186,244 
Howard, Brad 157,275 
Howard, Brooke 88 
Howard, Heather 275 
Howard,James 158
Howard, Rebecca 159,244 
Howe, Eric 70, 71 
Howser, Jennifer 190 
Hrastich, Carrie Ann 244 
Hritz, Kelly 79 
Hrncirik, Christine 137,275 
Huang, Feng 155 
Hubbard, Jason 135,142 
Hubert, John 33,136,141 
Hubler, James 135,145,202 
Hucke, Erin 51,144, 275 
Hudson, Tim 136 
Huedepohl, Amy 144,207 
Huesemann, Tara 133,137,275 
Huey, Laura 132 
Huffey, Rachel 46 
Huffman, Christopher 158 
Hug, Liz 88 
Hughes, Debrian 70 
Hughes, Jenny 207 
Hughes, Kristen 138 
Huisinga, Lisa 130,133 
Hulsopple, Jennifer 113 
Humphreys, Sarah 131 
Humrich,Jason 159 
Hunnicutt, Emily 174 
Hunt, Ashley 70 
Hunt, Christine 130 
Huntbach, Amy 132 
Hurd, Stephanie 133,275 
Hursman, Melissa 171 
Hurst, Christopher 143 
Hurst, Meaghan 139 
Hurst, Melanie 131,208,275 
Huse, Storm 143 
Hussey, Kenneth 137,143,145, 166,193,202,275 
Huston, Seth 87,89,103,120,121
Hutcherson, Joy 177 
Hutchinson, Matt 174 
Hutchison, David 131,137 
Hutton, Meghan 80 
Huxol, Lauren 139 
Huyck, Emily 78,79 
Hyatt, Lindsay 106,132,204,275 
Hymes, Kerry 130

I
Ice, Jennifer 209 
Ilardi, David 131 
Imhof, Justin 191,275 
Inch, Jessica 135 
Index 142
Ingenbohs, Jason 133,157 
Ingham, Katherine 133,275 
Inoue, Norie 138,142,275,287 
Interfratemity Council 142,216
Intemation Tours and Cruise 301 
International Club 142 
Investments Club 142,186,187 
Invisible Cities 198,199,201 
Ippensen, Brenda 74 
Ireland, Jill 140,141 
Ishioka, Yoko 118 
Italiano, Nicole 88 
Ito, Alicia 132,134,144,145,192 
Ito, Misato 138,142, 275 
Iwai, Marjorie 132 
Iwig, Nicholas 203,245

J
Jabbari, Amanda 130, 137, 275 
Jackson, Ida 275 
Jackson,Jeremy 77,131 
Jackson,Jessica 137 
Jackson,Joy 189 
Jackson, Sara 205 
Jacob, Jothy 138,245 
Jacobs, Rebecca 175,275 
Jamal, Imran 142 
James, Bryan 157 
James, Shelli 136,138,275 
Jankowski, Benjamin 135,141,196
Janusz, Jason 70 
Jarman, Seth 245 
Javier, Maria 132 
Jayakody, Samadhini 142,275 
Jeffries, Jennifer 275 
Jeffries, Julie 130,275 
Jeffries, Katie 145,186,193, 275 
Jenkins, Jennifer 130,245 
Jenkins, Nicole 138,275 
Jennemann, Amy 156,275 
Jennings,Jessica 187 
Jennings, Ryan 275 
Jensen, Andy 131 
Jensen, Christy 139
Jensen, Geoff 70 
Jensen, Viviana 187,275 
Jeppson, Corinne 134,140 
Jereb, Jim 52 
Jewell, Eric 177 
Jewell, Lillian 177 
Johannesen, Mary 245 
Johanning, Melissa 131 
Johnson, Adam 77,131 
Johnson, Amy 73,110,134,139,205,207
Johnson, Becca 139 
Johnson, Bryan 70 
Johnson, Carrie 138 
Johnson, Deric 70 
Johnson, Jessica 132,275 
Johnson, Jill 131,275 
Johnson, Julie 132 
Johnson, Kinyotta 206,275 
Johnson, Kristen 275 
Johnson, Laurie 245 
Johnson, Leah 136,275 
Johnson, Lindsay 132 
Johnson, Melia 141 
Johnson, Melissa 131 
Johnson, Robbie 137 
Johnson, Roger 258 
Johnston, Chris 132 
Johnston, Joshua 255 
Johnston, Mary 130,245 
Johnston, Ryan 134,275 
Jones, Amanda 29 
Jones, Bob 37 
Jones, Dawn 133,208,245 
Jones, Ginny 30 
Jones, Lisa 138 
Jones, Melissa 133,275 
Jones, Michelle 245 
Jones, Nicole 136,275 
Jones, Robert 133,134,171,275 
Jones, Timothy 158 
Jordan, Viktor 158 
Joseph, Kimberley 134,138,203 
Josephs, Chris 144 
Joshi, Rahul 142 
Joslin, Beth 88 
Jost, Bethany 88,89,132,275

Board of Governors
Maria L. Evans, President
Randa Rawlins, Vice President
John W. Briscoe, Secretary
Rudy Arredondo, Student Representative
Peter T. Ewell
Alphonso Jackson
Tom Jayne
Ruth Mach
Wilma Maddox
James K. Reinhard

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Jovick, Bryan 91, l6l, 275 
Judkins, Angela 130,245

K
Kachipande, Sitinga 140,142,275 
Kachman, Erin 156, 275 
Kachulis, Christina 131 
Kaelin, Britni 141,190 
Kahn, Matthew 143 
Kahn, Megan 95,98 
Kahn, Mollie 95, 96 
Kallal, Carrie 288 
Kandlbinder, Molly 110 
Kane, Melissa 132,137 
Kappa Delta Pi 142 
Karll, Hannah 135 
Karlson, Benjamin 143 
Karstens, Elizabeth 140 
Kartiko, Susan 142,159, 275 
Karutzman, Sarah 140 
Kasicki, Kirk 193 
Kavanaugh, Kimberly 145 
Keane, Mike 130 
Keen, Emily 136,187 
Keen, Jason 131 
Keeney, Matt 45 
Keeven, Tom 131 
Kehr, Dawn 131,144,275 
Kelemen, Elizabeth 255 
Keller, Angela 159,245 
Keller, Erin 106 
Keller, Julie 132,275 
Keller, Kathleen 79 
Keller, Kristen 207,275 
Kellett, Katherine 80,132 
Kellett, Stephaine 131 
Kelley, Justin 70
Kelley, Shana 116,134,275 
Kelly, David 245 
Kelly, Erin 176,193 
Kelly, Stephen 245 
Kelso, Paula 275 
Kemna, Claire 116,139 
Kempf, Justin 144 
Kempf, Laura 275 
Kendall, Pete 102,103,105 
Kendrick, Emily 136,144, 276 
Kendrick, Melissa 142 
Kennedy, Brian 174 
Kennedy, Marty 82,83 
Kennedy, Ryan 222,223 
Kennedy, Xander 140,276 
Kenny, Kimberly 139 
Kent, Derek 70 
Kerby, Debra 176 
Kern, Andy 135,142,186, 276 
Kern, Stephanie 134 
Kersting, Missy 190 
Kersting, Rachel 136,276 
Keune, Adam 131 
Kidd, Stephanie 14 
Kidera, George 102,103 
Kieffer, Brad 91, 98 
Kiehl, Uriah 144,206 
Killen, Brenda 258 
Kimmel, Gayla 276 
Kincaid, Ryan 276 
Kindred, Nicholas 208 
King, Andrew 155 
King, Diana 132 
Kingery, Jake 276 
Kings' Buffet 298 
Kingston, Paul 144 
Kinrade, Sara 130 
Kirchmer, Alissa 132,138 
Kirsch, Leo 171 
Kirschnerjake 204 
Klarenbeek, Kelly 131,134,160 
Klasner, Scott 157 
Klaus, Stephanie 131,276,291
Klee Jeff 70 
Klein, Liz 143 
Klepper, Shannon 175,276 
Kliefoth, Amanda 177 
Kline, Barbara 258 
Klinkhamer, Elizabeth 132,276 
Klinkhamer, Nicki 106 
Klotz, Steve 130 
Kluczny, Kacey 132 
Kluesner, Genny 186,276 
Klug, Joe 44,137,143,172,191 
Klussman, Kim 138 
Knape, Jennifer 175 
Knigge, Doug 70 
Knight, Jackie 74 
Knight, Ronald A. 258 
Knoblauch, Stephanie 207,276 
Knopf, Jennifer 192 
Knoth, Craig 70 
Knowles III, James 25,143 
Knowlton, Lauren 172 
Knowlton, Thomas 199,201, 245
Koboldt, Kelly 189 
Koch, Kristin 139 
Koeller, John 191 
Koenig, Kate 154,171, 245 
Koenig, Peter 88,89 
Kohlbrecher, Jean 144,276 
Kohnen, Kristin 191,192 
Kolasa, Natalia 157,276 
Komiskey, Emily 73,110 
Konrad, Meghan 105,276 
Koop, Beth 132,189 
Kopf, Phillip 202,245 
Kopp, Andrew 189 
Kopp, Andria 131,144,152 
Korynta, Elena 139 
Kos, Adam 138,143,144 
Kottwitz, Andrew 270,271 
Koutstaal, Comelis 258 
Kovarik, Nathan 143,158 
Kraft, Tim 158 
Kramer, Angie 134,137,154, 189
Kramer, Rachel 132 
Kramme, April 140, 203, 276 
Kraus, Stacy 135,154, 216 
Kreis, Lauren 141,174 
Krenn, Bill 206, 276 
Krenz, Amanda 102,105 
Kreps, Clifton 257 
Kretz, John 88 
Kreuser, Kelli 64,94, 95 
Kreuzer, Bobby 158 
Kriegshauser, Nicole 186,276 
Krinkhamer, Liz 130 
Krockenberger, Frank 161 
Krogmeier, Andrea 138 
Krueger, Katherine 136,154, 276
Kruenegel, Erin 144 
Krutzman, Sarah 141 
Krzyzanowski, Julie 176
KTRM 143, 176, 177 
Kubinski, Mike 114,115 
Kubus, Dan 276 
Kudma, Becky 110 
Kuehnle, Eilene 136 
Kuehnle, Jimmy 133,276 
Kueper, Gary 136 
Kues, Linda 130,143, 276 
Kuhl, Lesley 132,157 
Kuhlman, Melissa 48 
Kuhlmann, Andrew 143,174,181,245
Kuhn, Jodie 106,107 
Kuhnline, Dana 276 
Kummer, Joe 70 
Kune, Pat 130 
Kunert, Mitch 135 
Kurby, Debra 61 
Kwarta, Jared 140 
Kyler, Tricia 278

L
LaBarbera, Katie 164,165,177 
Labit, Jennifer 276 
Lacrosse, women's 106,107 
Ladrow, Andy 88 
Lamb, Alex 187, 276 
Lamb, Becki 139 
Lamb, Dave 131 
Lamb, Mandi 136 
Lambda Alpha Epsilon 143 
Lambda Chi Alpha 15,143 
Lammon, Andrea 132,281 
Lamon, Nancy 133 
Lampe, Matt 141,159 
Lampe, Paula 136,141,255 
Lamperti, Liz 186 
Lanasa, Julie 172 
Lane, Jodi 276 
Lane, Roanne 136 
Lanfranca, Christopher 70 
Lang, Holly 175,276 
Langabee, Marie 133,134,276 
Lange, Elizabeth 276 
Langhammer, April 133,141,142 
Langhammer, Katherine 141,142 
Langle, Brandon 91 
Lanners, Cindi 84,102,105,177 
Lantz, Chris 158 
Lantz, Shannon 134 
Larkin, Tricia 138, 276 
LaShell, Patrick 173 
Lasher, Heather 137,139 
Laton, Lindsay 192 
Latter Day Saint Student Association 143 
Latting, Kelley 91 
Laughlin, Heidi 276

TOP PICKS for 2000
FAMILY CAR:
Volkswagen Passat & Toyota Camry 
DRIVING FUN:
Mazda MX-5 Miata 
FULL-SIZED PICKUP:
Toyota Tundra 
MINIVAN:
Honda Odyssey 
BEST TESTED:
Mercedes E320
facts were from Consumer Reports

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Missouri Governmental Officials
Governor: Mel Carnahan
Office of Lieutenant Governor: Roger B. Wilson
Secretary of the State: Rebecca McDowell Cook
State Auditor: Claire McCaskill
State Treasurer: Bob Holden

Lawrence, Brandy 136,175,276
Lawrence, Jeff 157
Lawrence, Michelle 276
Lay, Philip 70
Layton, Shane 140
Lazar, Shalin 142
Leak, Bremen 291
Leake, Mark 131
Leavitt, Jeremy 245
Leazer, Heather 132
Lebeck, Amberly 141,143,177
Lechwar, Justin 245
Leckbee.Josh 143
Lederle, Kenneth 137,138,173,208,245
Lee, Alice 209
Lee, Catherine 209
Lee,Janelle 130
Lee, Mike 131
Lee, Tina 155,209
Leenerts, Wendy 175
Leffler, Brandy 73,110
LeGlaire-Sun, Elizabeth 34
Lehman, Courtney 130
Lehmann, Monica 137,276
Lehmuth, Christopher 191
Leiby, Kristen 136
Leicht, Anne 144
Leitner, Mary 157,186,192,193,276
Lejewski, Beth 88 
Lelwela, Erandi 142,276 
Lemons, Brandon 136 
Lenahan, Tom 70 
Lenhart, Katherine 136,187 
Lenon, Hannah 135 
Leonatti, Stacey 157,170 
Lepper, Austin 70 
Leroux, Thomas 142 
Lesczynski, Bettie 137 
Lesczynski, David l6l 
Lesczynski, Erin 132,133,154,193,276
Lesinger, Suzanne 25,132,276 
Lesley, Michelle 176 
Leslie, Tricia 258 
Letourneau, Lee 77 
Levinson, Andrea 136 
Levy, Andrew 141,159,203 
Lewinski, Shane 159 
Lewis, Amanda 133,144,276 
Lewis, Andrew 69,135,202 
Lewis, Kenny 100 
Lewis, Matthew 138 
Lewis, Megan 130,251,276 
Lewis, Temeka 139,145 
Lewis, Trisha 142,144,153,177 
Lewkowsky, Adam 276 
Ley, Jessica 140,276 
Li, Shuang 142 
Liang, Bryon 134,138 
Liang, Cathy 106,107 
Lienhard, Judd 70 
Lienhard, Justin 276
Lifestyle Advocacy Program 143
Light, Rebecca 203
Lile, Sara 136
Lillquist, Elaine 142
Lin, Jason 258
Linares, Thomas 258
Linck, Chris 158
Lincoln, Matt 70
Linden, Melissa 73,110
Lindevald, Ian 257
Lindsay, Jessica 136,159,193,202,276
Lindsay, Josh 136 
Lindsey, Jennifer 74 
Lineberry, Kenneth 276 
Lineberry, Matthew 154 
Linke, Emily 128,132 
Linsenbardt, Amy 134,144 
Linville, Emily 136 
Lippincott, Meagan 136,192 
Lipps, Andrea 172,276 
Lischer, Natalie 176 
Little, Franchesca 134, 203,206 
Littrell, Jennifer 136,141 
Litwiller, Joseph 138 
Livingston, Lindsay 177 
Livingston, Nicole 134,144, 276 
Lochard, Melissa 131 
Lock, Jackie 35 
Locker, Jeff 77,130,193 
Lockhart, Carol 258 
Logan, Brett 137,142,145,158, 276
Logan, Dani 138,277 
Logsdon, Lori 175 
Lohmeyer, Andrew 131 
Lojewski, Susan 173,177 
Long, Cory 131 
Lonigro, Jenny 132,160,277 
Lopez, Daniel 88,159 
Lorimor, Heidi 136,173 
Losapio, Christina 277 
Louder, Kevin 157 
Louscher, Andrea 175 
Lovan, Nathan 158 
Lovenduski, Tristan 143 
Lovern, Sarah 134,277 
Low, David 277 
Lowe, Jeffrey 138 
Lowery, Shaun 70 
Lowndes, Josh 77 
Lowry, Jill 110 
Lowry, Mike 136 
Lucas, Hannah 139 
Lucas, Tiffany 277 
Ludy, Stacey 186 
Luebbering, Beth 72,73,110,137 
Luechtefeld, Eileen 138 
Lueken, Anne 138,176 
Luensmann, Peggy 134 
Luetkemeyer, Joshua 137 
Lumaghi,Alex 204 
Lupardus, Nancy 138 
Lutheran Student Fellowship 144,166
Lux, Brian 143 
Luzader, Todd 159 
Lynch, Heather 133 
Lynch, Meghan 139 
Lyons, Angela 133 
Lyons, Kristie 138 
Lyskowski, Peter 135,145,202

M
Ma, Cancan 132,133,278 
Maassen, Nicolette 134 
Machens, Erin 6l, 134,137,140,150,278,322 
Mack, Gina 205,278 
Mackie, Heather 113 
Madawela, Janaka 142,221 
Madden, Patrick 145,158 
Maddy, Suzanne 140 
Maeda, Satomi 142 
Magditch, Denise 52,157,203 
MAGIC 144 
Maginness, David 102 
Magruder, Jack 3,20,42,43,56, 57,258
Maier, Jake 77,191,278 
Mailath, Dan 92,157 
Main, Jennifer 140,141,207,278, 322
Main, Laura 133 
Majors, Steven 51,135,155,202 
Mallon, Kathy 130,176 
Malone, Elizabeth 278 
Malone, Jen 88,121,132 
Malone, Libby 130 
Maloney, Elizabeth 139,251 
Mangiore, Mike 204 
Manley, Robin 28,293 
Manrique, David 77 
Manual, Sara 134 
Manzotti, Cheri 175 
Maples, Brian 111,157 
Marasigan, Carmina 279 
Marble, Matt 70 
Marchi, Kiya 279 
Marek, Tony 70,71 
Mareschal, Joshua 135,192
Marischen, Jim 70 
Mark, Adriene 80 
Markeson, Dennis 258 
Markeson, Lynnette 258 
Marlowe, Monica 74,75 
Marolt, Ben 133 
Marsh, Heather 279 
Marshall, Greg 159 
Marshall, Jarrett 135,140 
Marshall, Natalie 160 
Marstall, Angela 136,279 
Marstall, John 136 
Martin, Angie 116 
Martin, Jess 88 
Martin, Kelly 183, 204, 291 
Martin, Kenneth 134,145,156,170,206,279 
Martin, Kevin 134 
Martin, Sarah 208 
Martineau, Anne 79 
Martinez, Jeanette 188 
Martinez, John 159 
Martinez, Michael 143 
Martinez, Nikki 218 
Mason, Curtis 131,143 
Mason, David 136 
Mason, Tricia 106,130,202, 279 
Mast, Zach 131 
Masten, Kristy 143, 205 
Mastrangelo, Kimberlee 136,141, 175
Matheny, Keeth 70 
Mathis, Joslyn 132,144,153 
Mattem, Katie 132, 279 
Mattull, Stephanie 130,208 
Matusiak, Megan 142,144,202, 279
Maurer, Peter 161,189,279
May, My 145,205,279
May, Tanginia 206,210
Mayberry,Jason 135
Mayes, Shellie 139,145
Mayhew, Jerry 50
Mayhle, Katylin 279
Mayo, Melissa 134,174,181,279
Mayo, Theresa 279
Mayson, Adrianna 132,134,140,193
McAdams, Mark 70 
McAllister, Melinda 135 
McAlvany, Erin 175, 205 
McAuliffe, Howard 130 
McCabe,Joshua 83

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McCartney, Paula 258 
McCarty, Rachel 116 
McCaulley, Grant 70 
McCluhan, Emily 106,132 
McCluney, Jeremiah 134,145,156,206,279 
McClure, Sam 32 
McCollough, Lesley 279 
McCord, Ryan 88 
McCorkle, Mary Beth 193, 205 
McCoy, Brant 190 
McCracken, Beth 130,134,160, 189
McCranie, Scott 173 
McCreight, Rebecca 32 
McCullar, Renee 131,144,154, 279
McCullough, Leslie 130 
McCutcheon, Tara 136 
McDaniel, Colleen 186,279 
McDaniels, Russ 70 
McDonald, Danny 70 
McElhone, Mike 135 
McFadden, Beth 169, 242, 280, 322
McFarland, Becca 141 
McFarland, Lucas 159 
McFarland, Matthew 279 
McFarland, Michelle 190 
McGee,Julie 156 
McGee, Patrick 142 
McGee, Willie 279 
McGinnis, Rebecca 140,279 
McGovern, Betsy 74 
McGraw, Kendra 133,138,176 
McGrievy, Samantha 176 
McGuire, Amy 138 
McHenry, Erin 186 
McHugh, Mike 70 
Mcllroy, Cory 17 
McIntosh, Phil 134,215 
McIntyre, Melissa 133,156,203, 279
McKay, Katie 274 
McKean, Michelle 140 
McKee, Dawn 141 
McKenzie, Mary Ann 139,197 
McKinney, Amy 132 
McKinney,Jessica 99,104,105 
McLane-Iles, Betty 160 
McLaurin, Earl 139,140, 277,279,322,323
McManis, Michael 62 
McMenamy, John 143 
McMillan, Scott 158 
McNaught, Robin 131,155 
McPherson, Aaron 141,159 
McQuiggan, Meghan 132 
McVey, Peter 132,135 
McWeeney, Kevin 207 
McWilliams, Amber 279 
McWilliams, Kevin 130,279 
Meade, Carolyn 139 
Meadows, Katie 130,143 
Medder, Mary 140 
Mediators Assisting Disputants 144
Medieval Society 144 
Meinke, Dustin 158 
Meiseljonathan 139 
Meisenbacher, Christopher 190, 279
Meitz, Julie 132,133,176 
Melrose, Natalie 131 
Melville, Jenny 132,279 
Meneely, Megan 136,144,172, 279
Menefen, Megan 141 
Menolascino, Justin 102,131 
Mercantile Bank 299 
Mercer, Randall 70 
Merkel, Stephanie 136,279 
Merrell, Julie 131 
Merrick, Rasheedah 130 
Merritt, Samuel 189 
Mertens, Kristen 279 
Mesnier, Karin 132,279,322 
Metcalf, Kelly 141 
Metzger, Amy 131 
Meyer, Adam 70,130 
Meyer, Eric 140,141, 279 
Meyer Jenna 131,155,193,279 
Meyer, Kelly 174 
Meyer, Louis 204 
Meyer, Mary 132,279 
Meyers, Chris 188 
Meywes, Michelle 149,157 
Michael, Sarah 187 
Michenfelder, Carey 72,90,93,104,140,174,181,263,279,322 
Miesner, Gaysha 136,137 
Miki Jiri 92,142 
Mikus, Marissa 139 
Miles, Billy 145
Miles, Leslie 100, 137, 189, 279 
Miles, Travis 157 
Millard, Stephanie 80 
Millburg, Anneliese 132,133 
Miller, Andy 130 
Miller, Ann 207 
Miller, Brady 137,172 
Miller, Crystal 279 
Miller, Debra 258 
Miller, Katie 134, 279 
Miller, Leanne 137 
Miller, Lenos 136 
Miller, Lisa 279 
Miller, Maggie 205 
Miller, Melissa 79,132 
Miller, Ryan 134,141,193, 207 
Milles, Cory 136 
Milligan, Ryan 159 
Milligan, Teneshia 138,186 
Mills, Bill 284 
Mills, Linisha 130,145 
Minch, Kevin 223 
Minnis, Chris 188 
Misuraca, Jennifer 130,279 
Mitchell, Amanda 139,155 
Mitchell, Jennifer 205 
Mitchell, Kevin 191,279 
Mitchell, Mandee 186 
Mitchell, Sara 130 
Mitschele, Melissa 205 
Mizulski, Ally 28,35,137,140,226,279,287,322 
Moe, Jessica 116,172 
Moenster, Jamie 74 
Mogharreban, Yasine 139 
Mohrman, Sarah 130,136,279 
Moinon, Anne-Virginia 142 
Monaghan, Jaime 139 
Monitor 144 
Monroe, Cathy 130,137 
Montgomery, Brandon 70 
Montgomery, Sarah 139 
Mooney, Mike 161,279 
Moore, Alice 187,192 
Moore, Cameron 144 
Moore, Darrah 131,279 
Moore, Ebony 279 
Moore, Erik 138 
Moore, Jennifer 132,139 
Moore, Lindsey 210 
Moore, Matt 157,159 
Moore, Pete 204 
Moore, Virgil l6l, 279 
Morado, Kenda 132 
Moran, Chris 159 
Moran, Katie 106 
Morch, Allyson 140 
Morehouse, Sarah 80,131,279 
Moretti, Alana 132, 279 
Morford, David 23 
Morgan Joe 161 
Morgan, Ryan 131 
Morgus, Mike 133 
Morita, Kenichi 142
Morris, Casey 133,141 
Morris John 131 
Morris, Michael 158 
Morris, Sara 130 
Morrison, Michelle 35,137,171, 282
Morrow, Lonny 258 
Morton, Kristi 110,133 
Morton, Scott 204 
Mosely, Heather 144,278,282 
Moss, Mindy 282 
Mossey, Joseph 141 
Motley, Damon 70 
Moulin, Christy 132 
Moyer, Brian 133,282 
Mudyirwa, Dafros 110 
Muegge, Lori 116,132 
Mueller, Geoffery 142 
Mueller, Matt 142,157, 282 
Mueller, Mike 282 
Mues, Lisa 144,177 
Mulbery, Ryan 156 
Muldoon, Bridget 133 
Mulford, Benjamin 136,282 
Mullarkey, Jill 130 
Mullen, Andrew 142,143 
Mullen, Julie 189 
Mulvaney, Melissa 141 
Mun, Nana 282 
Mundhenk, Shelley 142,144 
Munstermanjeri 137 
Murawski, Mike 133,155 
Murchison Jr, Joe 131,145, 203 
Muren, Matthew 133,157 
Murphy, Cara 37 
Murphy, Caroline 132 
Murphy, Daniel 139,176 
Murphy, Megan 116 
Murphy, Pinky 282 
Murray, Heather 79,134 
Murray, Kevin 161 
Murray, Monique 282 
Musser, Allison 139 
Myers Jill 88 
Myers, Tabitha 175

N
Nadler, Adam 188, 282 
Naeger, Sarah 133,172 
Naevejohn 70 
Naffziger, Chris 133 
Nagelvoort, Christopher 131,208, 209
Nakamurua,Justin 88 
Nance, Kevin 134 
Naraine, Andrae 161,282 
Nash, Ken 141 
Nassau, Ashley 116,141,189,

The Best Places to Live 2000
Big Cities: San Fransisco, California 
Austin, Texas
New York City, New York
Small Towns:
Rochester, Minnesota 
Boulder, Colorado
Columbia, Missouri
facts were from Money magazine

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2000 Golden Globe
Best Motion Picture Drama -
"American Beauty" 
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - 
Drama Hilary Swank in "Boys Don't Cry"
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
Denzel Washington in "The Hurricane"
Best Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical
"Toy Story 2" Walt Disney Pictures
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role - Motion Picture
Angelina Jolie in "Girl, Interrupted"
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role - Motion Picture
Tom Cruise in "Magnolia"
Best Director - Motion Picture
Sam Mendes for "American Beauty"
Best Screenplay - Motion Picture
Alan Ball for "American Beauty"
Best TV-Series - Drama
"The Sopranos"
Best Performance by an Actress in a TV-Series - Drama
Edie Falco in "The Sopranos"
Best Performance by an Actor in a TV-Series - Drama
James Gandolfini in "The Sopranos"
Best TV-Series - Comedy or Musical
"Sex And The City"
Best Performance by an Actress in a TV-Series - Comedy or Musical
Sarah Jessica Parker in "Sex and the City"
Best Performance by an Actor in a TV-Series - Comedy or Musical
Michael J. Fox in "Spin City"

216
National Education Association 144
National Pan-Hellenic Council 145
National Residence Hall Honorary 145
Neathery, Kristi 134 
Neighbors, Jessica 145,202 
Neill, Brock 252 
Neill, James 133,138 
Neill, Monica 252 
Nelson, Brent 137 
Nelson, Brooke 282 
Nelson, Emily 136,175 
Nelson, Katie 192 
Nelson, Matt 70 
Neulinger, Janell 130 
Neumann, Katherine 80 
Neuwoehner,Jacque 189 
Nevans, Morgan 33 
Newell, Amanda 282 
Newman, Dan 77 
Newman, Rebecca 106,282 
Newton, Alisha 174,282 
Newton, Andrea 61,88 
Newton, Angela 139,145 
Nguyen, Toko 70 
Nicholls, Karin 94,95 
Niehoff, Kathleen 135,172 
Niehoff, Nichole 130 
Nielsen, Katie 133,134,136,157,174,203,282 
Niemeier, Alexis 130 
Niemeier, Leslie 130,282 
Niemietz, Michael 81 
Niermann, Scott 205,207,208,215.282
Nieters, Nicole 171,202, 282 
Nieweg, Jennifer 132 
Nikkei, Brian 157 
Nilson, Kurt l6l, 282 
Nixon, Susan 170 
Nixon, Vasean 143 
Nobles, Ivan 158 
Nobles, Sarah 131 
Noecker, Nancy 141 
Noedel, Sally 175,210 
Noel, Peter 138
Noelker, Julie 137,145,208,282
Nolker, Mark 158
Nones, Jon 127,142,204
Nord, Aaron 137
Northeast Bank 301
Northeast Camera and Photo Labs 298
Northeast Regional Medical Center 298
Noteis, Whitney 139
Noto, Takeshi 141,142,144,282
Novotnak, Heather 139
Nunan, Kaleb 140
Nursing Students Association 145
Nyamapfene, Muziwi 282

O
O'Brien, Laura 130 
O'Brien, Robert 159 
O'Brien, Sean 142,154 
O'Brien, Thomas 161,282 
O'Neal, Christopher 142 
O'Neil, Liz 139
O'Rourke, Matthew 20,203,282 
O'Rourke, Shannon 132 
O'Shea, Ryan 209 
O'Toole, Ed 82,83,131,141,202,282
O'Brien, Robert 143 
O'Grady III, Kevin l6l 
Oakleaf, Kevin 188,282 
Oberdeck, Andrew 132,202 
Oberhaus, Cassie 133,139,282 
Oberlin, Lis 177 
Obomy, Erica 133,156,175,193,248,249,250 
Obraka, Neal 258 
Obrist, Roger 131 
Oestmann, Michala 132 
Offutt, Samantha 190 
Ogo, Akiko 106,142,282 
Ohlendorf,Jennifer 140 
Ojile, Becky 79 
Ojile, Laura 25, 38, 52, 284 
Okenfuss, Ryan 70 
Okunade, Bunmi 134,138,282 
Olmstead, Kelly 95 
Olmstead, Naedrie 135,250 
Olson, Julie 130 
Olsztynski, Katy 130,250 
Omega Psi Phi 145 
Omicron Delta Kappa 145 
Ordaz, Bethany 144,202 
Order of Omega 145 
Orf, Kristin 35,137,141,171, 193,240,241 
Orrison,Jacob 138 
Orsbom, April 44, 131,134, 250
Osborn, Meghan 88 
Osborn, Tom 70 
Osgood, Robert 136 
Oswald,Jamie 190 
Ott, Cyndi 131,177 
Otte, Becky 130 
Overfelt, Dave 138 
Overstreet, Amanda 282 
Owen, Andrea 282 
Owen, Nathan 92 
Owens, Ethan 69,70 
Owens, Pat 88 
Owens, Robin 88 
Owings, Nathan 15,189 
Ozkal, Derek 206

P
Padberg, Blake 191 
Padberg, Regina 171,185 
Padfield, James 61 
Pafford, Teresa 133,203 
Pagano, Paul 143,282 
Paine, Christy 145 
Palazzo, Theresa 132,282 
Paley, Dalton 158,192
Palliser, Ashley 155 
Palmer, Sherri 202,203 
Palmier, Tom 44,49,100,113,282,322
Palozola, Meredith 205 
Panhellenic Council 124,125,154,190,216,217 
Pankiewicz, Julia 27,143 
Papineau, Lori 74 
Paramonova, Olesya 104,105 
Pardo, Maureen 176 
Parikh, Ankur 133,282 
Parikh, Neesheet 133,192 
Parisi, Jocelyn 79 
Pariuh, Neesheet 282

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The Justices of the Untied States of America
William Hubbs Rehnquist
Chief Justice
Stephen Breyer
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Anthony M. Kennedy
Sandra Day O'Connor
Antonin Scalia
David Hackett Souter
John Paul Stevens
Clarence Thomas

Park, Steve 190 
Parker, Brad 189 
Parker, Cory 92,93 
Parker, Sabrina 282 
Parkes, Darren 135,282 
Parkhurst, Megan 174 
Parsons, Carol 130,282 
Parsons,Jennifer 282 
Partridge, Becky 139 
Pasley Jesse 144,282 
Passe, Melissa 258 
Patel, Ajay 135 
Patel, Meghana 137,140,182 
Patel, Tina 69,140, 282,322 
Patey, Ashley 74,75 
Pattavina, Michelle 192 
Patterson Jeannie 133,205,282 
Patterson, Teri 117,140,141,160,207,221,282,322 
Patty, Melanie 206 
Paul, Laura 79,99 
Pauls, Kelly 155 
Paulsonjackie 132 
Pautler, Melissa 130 
Pavlak, Michelle 132,134 
Paynejennifer 190,192,193 
Payne, Kim 192 
Pearce, Tonya 175 
Peck, Thomas 135, 282 
Peckham, Chris 161,282 
Peckosh, Morgan 192 
Peluso John 136,141 
Penberthy, Erica 84 
Peper, Bill 136 
Peppers, Michelle 131 
Pepsi 300
Pequeno, Adriana 141,159 
Perera, Niroshini 133,140,142,159,283
Perera, Samali 283 
Perez, Maria 26 
Perkins,Jennifer 95 
Perkins, Shanee 138 
Perrone, Morgan 147 
Perrtree, Robin 134 
Perschbacher, Dan 204 
Pershing Society 154
Personett, Nathan 144,204,207 
Pesina, Aileen 134,145,250 
Peters, Mandy 132,144,145,193 
Petersen, Nate 141 
Peterson, Jay 144 
Peterson, Kirstin 250 
Peterson, Mike 92,93,137 
Peterson, Tom 84 
Pettit, Danny 136,141 
Pettit, Kevin 158 
Peuster, Brad 131,244 
Pfaender, Lauren 131,138 
Pfalzgraf Joy 140 
Pfeifer, Diane 258,259 
Pfeuffer, Jacob 138 
Phadke, Leena 132 
Pham, Bich 144, 250 
Phelan, Meaghan 132 
Phelan, Tim 161 
Phelps, Dylan 136,274 
Phelps, Nicole 84 
Phemister, Jill 171 
Phi Alpha Theta 155 
Phi Beta Lambda 155 
Phi Beta Sigma 156 
Phi Epsilon Kappa 126,156 
Phi Eta Sigma 157 
Phi Kappa Phi 206 
Phi Kappa Theta 127,151,158 
Phi Lambda Chi 14,158 
Phi Mu Alpha 159 
Phi Sigma Pi 22,159 
Phillips, Carrie 132,283 
Phillips, Tara 130,133,134,140,283
Photo Club 160 
Pi Delta Phi 160,165 
Pi Kappa Delta 223 
Pi Kappa Phi 126,161 
Pianalto, Nick 114 
Picart Jodie 192 
Pickering, Wyatt 70 
Pickett, Christy 138 
Pickett, Ryan 208 
Piepenbrink, Ann 132 
Pierce, Eddie 156 
Pierce, Kristin 132 
Pierce, Laurie 177 
Pigg, Kelly 258 
Pillatsch, Amanda 130,283 
Pillen, Robin 258 
Pinkowski, Scott 161,283 
Pinkston, John 141,159 
Pinter, Elizabeth 132,284 
Pisarkiewicz, Dave 159 
Pisoni, Angela 190 
Pisoni, Dominic 131,138,142,284
Plett, Andrew 136 
Ploch, Jjennifer 187 
Plumley, Tara 139 
Plumpe, Curt 189 
Podzinski, Erich 102,189 
Poehling, Allison 132,145
Poelker, Kevin 131 
Poeppel, Katie 131,244 
Pohren, Jessica 79 
Pollman, Andrew 136,250 
Ponder, Erin 205 
Poole, Toyia 206 
Poos, Amy 284 
Pope, Kanika 133,138,284 
Portell, Craig 132,133 
Porter, C. Michael 136 
Post Jessica 106, 202 
Pottorff, Justin 250 
Potts, Courtney 171,189 
Potts, Laura 145,157, 284 
Powell, Amanda 131 
Powell, Hayley 55 
Powell, Matt 130 
Powis, Michelle 139 
Pratt, RJ 134,263 
Pray, Matt 88 
Pre-Veterinary Club 170 
Prescott, Erin 141 
President's String Quartet 170 
Presley, Laura 208,284 
Prewitt, Season 130,131,285 
Price, Emily 186, 285 
Price, Erika 138,170 
Price, Shannon 187,285 
Prichard, Wayne 138 
Prinster, Missy 175 
Pritchett, Benjamin 191 
Procter, Kirsten 135 
Proebsting, Eric 143 
Proud, Leslie 138,159, 285 
Pruett, Bob 188 
Pruett, Jennifer 136,207,285 
Prusha, Curtis 70 
Psychology Club 172 
Pugh, Alfonso 70 
Pulido, Elizabeth 79,133 
Pulliam, Michelle 134,285 
Pumroy, B J. 114 
Punswick, Kevin 88,135,137,159,250
Purification, Celestine 142

Q
Qualls, Tom 143 
Quigley Jill 137,186,285 
Quigley, Kerrith 137 
Quigley, Megan 136,285

R
Raaz, Jeremy 158 
Raaz, Josh 70,270 
Racher, Ruth 53,285 
Rackers, Michelle 113,132 
Rahe, Chris 77,189 
Rahman, Ryan 157 
Rail, Margaret 84 
Ralston, Aaron 257 
Ralston, Michele 185,193,256, 257
Ramatowski, Mary 139,155 
Ramirez, Rex 134,142,158 
Ramirez, Tommy 204 
Ramsay, Chris 159 
Ramsay, Olivia 265 
Ramthun, Jason 92,93 
Rardon, Danette 145,208,250 
Rase, Lauren 132,285 
Rasmussen, Heather 141,145,146,151,156,186,285 
Rathke, Rhonda 136,143,191,250
Ratliff, Keith 285 
Rau, Sarah 189 
Rauert, Tyler 135,157,197 
Rausch, Sarah 132 
Rauscher, Maureen 132,144 
Rawlings, Russell 142,158 
Rea, Elizabeth 134,141,207 
Readers'Roundtable 172 
Ready, Leslea 181 
Reahr, Stephanie 250 
Reale, Robert 138 
Reamjustin 70,137,285 
Reasoner, Deidra 79 
Reckamp, Eric 143,193 
Redding, Michael 70 
Reeb, Sara 133,144, 285 
Reed, Amanda 209 
Reed, Jarrod 161 
Reed Jonathan 140,142,186,285 
Reeg, Matthew 209,285 
Rees, Adam 102,189,285 
Rees, Jamie l6l, 285 
Reese, Melissa 132,157,171 
Regnery Jennifer 133 
Reichard, Lisa 187 
Reid, Sarah 88,143,285 
Reilly, Amanda 189 
Reinberg, Jason 92,93 
Reinert, Shanyn 80 
Reinker, Carolyn 207 
Reschly, Katrina 138, 285 
Reschly, Nancy 57 
Reside, Douglas 136 
Restifo, Jay 157 
Reuth, Dan 122 
Reuther, Eric 137,147 
Reuther, Katie 132 
Reynolds, Carrie 139,176,250 
Reynolds, Keith 189 
Rhoad, Sara 130,285 
Rhodes, Laura 144 
Rhomberg, Allison 139

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Ribas, Mario 190
Riba udo, Daniel 138
Rice, Kacie 88,139
Richardson, Megan 132
Richmond, Scott 161
Richter, Cheri 135
Richter, Matthew 161,285
Rickman,Jake 204
Ridenhour, Amy 134,285
Rider Drug 300
Riebeling, Kristen 193,202
Rieck, Kathy 185
Rieger, Heath 131,204
Riekeberg, Mandy 138,159
Rife, Stacey 84
Rigby, Rachel 203,285
Riggle, Ryan 130
Riley, Bridget 87,88
Riley, Katie 256
Rinderknecht, David 143
Rinderknecht, Kae Dee 175
Rinehart, Bo 91
Riney, Jason 70
Riney, Scott 83
Ripley, Sarah 134,139,285
Risius, Abigail 134,141,170
Ritter, Jennifer 136,285
Ritter, Sarah 139
Roach, James 131,139,142,191,250
Roark, Dana 130,176 
Roasa, Dustin 270 
Robert, Karla 38,132 
Roberts, Wyatt 191 
Robertson, Gwen 139 
Robertson, Josh 131 
Robins, Alison 132,133,134, |26l, 285
Robinson, Jennifer 133,186 
Robinson,Jessica 138 
Rocchio, James 135 
Rodeghero, Tom 204 
Rodemann, Jacob 130,135 
Roehr, Mandy 192 
Roeshek, Diana 291 
Rogers, Bryan 131 
Rogers, David 171 
Rogers, Erik 159 
Rogers, Jeff 158 
Rogers, Joan 133 
Rogers, Michael 206 
Rohrer, Michelle 138 
Roller Hockey 82 
Romine,Janet 258 
Roncke, Brooke 187,285 
Ronkoski, Jennifer 106,26l 
Rosebery, Kristin 140,285 
Rosenberger, Jim 143 
Rosenkoetter, Kenneth 190,285 
Roside, Douglas 285 
Ross, Brad 135,142,144,145,153,250
Ross, Christopher 131,140,202, 285
Ross, Jacquelyn 143
Ross, Tawny 132,133,250
Ross-Ward, Rafeal 141
Rossiter, Ryan 135,285
Rost, Jamie 138
ROTC Colorguard/Cannoneers 173
Rotert, Gina 132 
Rotert, Matthew 135 
Roth, Andrew 135,145,190 
Roth, Matt 190 
Roth, Mike 77 
Roth, Stacey 94,95 
Roth, Teresa 155 
Roth, Tim 136 
Rothermich, Anna 131,250 
Rothermich, Joe 139,285 
Rouen, Jessica 285 
Rouse, Amanda 137 
Rowe, Kayla 133,134,137,285 
Rowe, Stephanie 133 
Rowland, A. Mark 136 
Rowland, Crystal 20,285 
Rubach, Alison 187 
Ruble, Racheal 135,136,137,160 
Rudolph, Chuck 131 
Rudolph, Kelley 285 
Rueckert, Nathan 135,285 
Rueth, Dan 143,197,285 
Ruff, Kimberly 186, 285 
Ruggeri, Joseph 137 
Ruhl, Heidi 106,193,285 
Ruhl, Matt 133,193,285 
Rumora, Kathryn 132 
Rundle, Anne 132
Rusching, Cheryl 130 
Ruschmeier, Nicole 130 
Russell, Becky 142,144,145,187,250
Russell, Brian 140 
Russell, Carol 94,95 
Russell, Curtis 131 
Russell, Kristi 145,171,192,193,202,250
Russell, Samara 210 
Russom, Erin 175 
Rustad, Rachel 170 
Rutherford, Amanda 285 
Rutherford, Chris 138 
Rutledge, Christa 138 
Rutledge, Daphne 133,205,285 
Ruud, Nick 70,85 
Ryals, Andrew 133 
Ryan, Ben 285 
Rybold, Nicole 192,286 
Ryle Hall Senate 174

S
S.T.A.R.S. 184,185
S.T.E.P. 182,183
Sachs, Lauren 133,134
Sachs, Tiffanie 190
Saeki, Miyo 142
Sailing Team 209
Salaban, Becky 175
Salem, Emily 145,169,186,192
Salt, Thomas 143,286
Salvatierra, David 77 
Salvatore, Lindsay 106 
Sanders, Amy 142,258 
Sanders, Jocelyn 134,138 
Sanders, Kelin 130 
Sanders, Tonya 138,206 
Sanderson, Melida 27 
Sandfort, Timothy 135,137,141,145,157,159,194,207,251 
Sandker, Sara 134,140,141,286 
Sangha, Navtaij 137 
Santoro, Frank 130,259 
Sather, Brandon 135,192 
Sattler, Bryan 70 
Saucier, Jessica 136,187 
Sauer, Chris 70,114 
Sausto, Jessica 136,140,193,202,240.269.286
Savage,Jason 176,251,263 
Savlin,Jill 132,160 
Scarry, Michelle 145,160,186, 286
Schaefer, Douglas 83 
Schaefer, Jennifer 177 
Schaefer, Shanna 131,140,286 
Schaeperkoetter, Seth 130 
Schafer, Jason 137,174,181 
Schafers, Emma 139 
Schaffer, Brian 157 
Schaller, Stephanie 131 
Schandler, Nick 158 
Schaper, Christopher 286 
Schaus, Annie 139 
Schedler, Sarah 133 
Scheperle, Elizabeth 138,144,157.167.286 
Scherbel, Kelly 132 
Schermbeck, Andrew 144

PRIMETIME EMMYS
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES 
DAVID HYDE PIERCE as Dr. Niles Crane NBC "Frasier" 
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES 
KRISTEN JOHNSTON as Sally Solomon NBC "3rd Rock From The Sun" 
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES 
HOLLAND TAYLOR as Judge Roberta Kittleson ABC "The Practice" 
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES 
MICHAEL BADALUCCO as Jimmy Berluti ABC "The Practice" 
OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES 
HELEN HUNT as Jamie Buchman NBC "Mad About You" 
OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES 
JOHN LITHGOW as Dick Solomon NBC "3rd Rock From The Sun" 
OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES 
EDIE FALCO as Carmela Soprano HBO "The Soprano" 
OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES 
DENNIS FRANZ as Andy Sipowicz ABC "NYPD Blue" 
OUTSTANDING DRAMA SERIES "THE PRACTICE" ABC 
OUTSTANDING COMEDY SERIES 
"ALLY MCBEAL" FOX

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2000 GRAMMY WINNERS
Record Of The Year: "Smooth" by Santana 
Album Of The Year: "Supernatural" by Santana 
Song Of The Year: "Smooth"
Best New Artist: Christina Aguilera
Best Pop Album: "Brand New Day" by Sting
Best Rock Song: "Scar Tissue" by Red Hot Chili Peppers
Best Rock Album: "Supernatural" by Santana
Best R&B Song: "No Scrubs" by Kevin "Shekspere" Briggs, Kandi Burruss & 
		Tameka Cottle, songwriters
Best R&B Album: "Fanmail" by TLC
Best Rap Album: "The Slim Shady" LP by Eminem
Best Country Song: "Come On Over" by Shania Twain
Best Country Album: "Fly" by Dixie Chicks

Schiltz, Aaron 137 
Schirmer, Jerry 202 
Schisler, Don 134 
Schisler, Jennifer 134,286 
Schlattmann, Donna 139 
Schlegel, Stephanie 132,137,251 
Schlegel, William 135 
Schmich, Bethany 134,190 
Schmich, Steve 190 
Schmidt, Angie 189 
Schmidt, Brent 286 
Schmidt, Catherine 157,203 
Schmidt, Corey 203,206,286 
Schmidt, Daniel 132 
Schmidt, Jessica 176 
Schmidt, Sandra 145 
Schmidt, Stephanie 130,286 
Schmidt, Suzanne 73,110,132 
Schmit, Matthew 266,286 
Schmitt, Christy 116 
Schmitt, Sara 137,193,286 
Schmitt, Tyler 260, 26l 
Schmitz, Angela 130,132,137, 286
Schmitz, Joey 138 
Schmitz, Joy 138,269 
Schmitz, Laura 208, 286 
Schmitz, Paul 161,251 
Schneider, Blake 286 
Schneider, Ed 109 
Schneider, Merideth 116,207 
Schnellbacher, Charlotte 134 
Schnieders, David 138 
Schnitzler, Jonathon 135 
Schnurbusch, Steve 131 
Schoomaker, Sara 130,286 
Schorg, William 143 
Schrader,Jack 92,93 
Schrage, Crystal 141,176 
Schreiner, Alan 190,286 
Schreiter, Eric 130 
Schrey, Brett 70 
Schriewer, Renee 192 
Schroeder, Barb 132 
Schroeder, Beth 17 
Schroeder, Bryan 70 
Schroeder, Katie 141
Schroeder, Kristy 113 
Schroll, Andrew 190 
Schubert, Heidi 140 
Schuerman, Lizzie 130,145,160,191,193,251,272 
Schuette, Paul 131 
Schuhler, Angela 79,133,286 
Schuller, Allison 104,105,286 
Schulte, Cari 139 
Schulte, Dori 159 
Schulte, Julie 130 
Schultz, Andrew 133,144,159 
Schultz, Jeff 159 
Schultz, Kim 286 
Schulz, Monica 80 
Schumacher, Jessi 132 
Schumacher, Kate 130,145,286 
Schuster, Erin 133,134, 206, 286 
Schuster, Kari 143,174,205 
Schutte, Ruth 259 
Schutter, Dave 91,119 
Schwartz, Erin 189 
Schwartz, Jennifer 138,286 
Schwartz, Julie 203,208,286 
Schwartzman, Ashley 15 
Schwarz, Stephen 143 
Seifert, Melissa 140 
Scilligo, Katie 133,134,136, 208 
Scioneaux, Katie 137,139,154, 160,216 
Scott, Erin 139 
Scott, Jennifer 140 
Scott, John 144 
Scott, Tim 144 
Scott, Tricia 109,291 
Scullen, Ashley 138 
Scwartz, Fran 81 
Seaborn, John 158 
Sebastiao, Jillian 130 
SeBlonka, Kristy 134,138, 251 
Seek, Michelle 88 
Sedlacek, Brinn 286 
See, Nathan 286 
Seeling, Tara 186,286 
Segel-Moss, Adam 131 
Seidel, Linda 138 
Seifert, Melissa 209
Selke, Stephanie 172 
Sell, Amelie 251 
Selzer, Bryan 139 
Seneczyn, Dennis 158 
Sept, Johnathan 143 
Septeowski, Kathryn 134,286 
Settler, Brian 85 
Shabel, Rebecca 145,177 
Shaffer, Fred 143 
Shamsu, Shahid 142 
Shanks, Jody 73,110 
Shannon, Elizabeth 144 
Sharp, Allison 132,286 
Sharpe, Rebecca 62,251 
Shaver, Brianne 131 
Shaw, Leah 132,184,203 
Shearer, Amanda 88 
Shearer, Heidi 110 
Shell, Ray 172,286 
Shelver, Kristen 134,142,265, 286
Sheppard, Katy 132 
Sherman, Leah 139,286 
Sherrill, Lisa 137,286 
Sherry, Adam 70 
Sherry, Bailey 208 
Shew, Justin 77 
Shi, Yao 157 
Shine, Jeffery 133 
Shinn, Jason 158 
Shinn, Travis 158 
Shipp, Kevin 138 
Shive, Josh 251 
Shoemaker, Rebecca 132,286 
Shoff, Erin 145 
Shotokan Karate Club 174,180, 181
Showgirls 116,117 
Shreve, Ryan 157,191,286 
Shriver, Crystal 141, 286 
Shriver, Melissa 135,141,175,205,269,286 
Shumate, Joel 70 
Sickmann, Lori 132 
Sides, Emily 138, 251 
Sides, Maria 131 
Sielfleisch, Abby 133 
Siemens, Lindsey 80 
Siemer, Beth 136 
Siemer, Rob 136,215 
Sigma Alpha 175 
Sigma Alpha Iota 175 
Sigma Beta Delta 176 
Sigma Chi Delta 150,176,177, 189
Sigma Delta Pi 164,165,177 
Sigma Gamma Rho 186 
Sigma Kappa 14,187 
Sigma Lambda Beta 187 
Sigma Lambda Gamma 188 
Sigma Phi Epsilon 151,188,189 
Sigma Sigma Sigma 14,190 
Sigma Tau Gamma 190 
Silea, Keri 155, 240, 251
Simmons, David 189 
Simmons, Kimberly 171 
Simms, Erik 90,91,135 
Simms, Rob 134 
Simpson, Floyd 70 
Simpson, Kelsey 202 
Simpson, Marbree 144,286 
Sines, Reon 286 
Singleton, Karena 110,138,28f 
Sirna, Jake 77 
Sisson, Katie 136 
Sistla, Vamsee 142 
Sittirug, Pete 158 
Sitze, Melissa 130,133 
Skudrzyk, Basia 133,286 
Sladek, Lauren 139,286 
Slape, Chrissy 140 
Slater, Danielle 159 
Slaughter, Melani 130 
Slick, Shawn 26,27,142,143,191,251
Slinkard, Jennifer 106,157,251
Sloop, John 92
Smart, Jennifer 134,251
Smith, Abigail 286
Smith, Adrienne 145,160
Smith, Amy 286
Smith, Anna 7,78,79
Smith II, Anthony 133
Smith, Betty Sue 259
Smith, Daniel 60
Smith, Derek 159
Smith, Erin 130, 192, 286
Smith, Franita 130
Smith, Haley 139
Smith, Jackie 139
Smith, Jamesy 133
Smith, Jennifer 133
Smith, Julie 251
Smith, Kalynda 138, 286
Smith, Katie 165,177
Smith, Leo 70, 137
Smith, Lindsay 130
Smith, Lisa 136
Smith, Melissa 140,287
Smith, Mike 191
Smith, Richard 140,145,172,193,287
Smith, Rose Marie 269 
Smith, Vanessa 79,80,81 
Smolinski, Bill 206 
Smyth, Alisha 73,144 
Snowgren, Sarah 192 
Snyder, Beth 287 
Soaib, Kat 192 
Sobaski, Wendi 94,95 
Soccer, men's 76,77 
Soccer, women's 78,79 
Society of Prim Roses 190,191,192
Soderberg, Gretchen 131,287 
Soderberg, Mitch 251 
Sodexho Marriott Food Service 299

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Softball 112 
Sollars, Dustin 135 
Somerfield, Glenna 259 
Sonderman, Kristen 52,176 
Sonic Drive-In 298 
SooHoo, Lucas 251 
Southard, Amanda 175 
Spader, Sarah 74 
Sparks, Alison 110,137,145,226 
Sparks, Erica 88 
Sparks, Jonathan 130 
Spears, Leslie 132 
Speckman, Karon 191 
Spellman, Derek 202 
Spencer, Dustin 158 
Spencer IV, Thomas 190 
Spencer, Tim 190 
Spiegel, Kathryn 173,251 
Spiegel, Melanie 131,173,287 
Spiegel, Tyler 37,143 
Spiker, Tony 90,91 
Sprague, Lisa 25 
Stacy, Katie 187, 287 
Staggenborg, Andy 144 
Stalling, Heather 131,137,288 
Stamm, Brian 131,137 
Standley,Jeanette 204 
Stang, Debbie 136,203 
Stanley, Jennifer 288 
Stanley, Kristen 134,140 
Stanton, Annie 14 
Stark, Nathan 135,138, 251 
Starke, Ashleigh 140,288,322 
Starkovich, Tanya 125 
Starnes, Stephanie 144,202,205,288
Stayton, Isaac 157,208,288 
Steffens, John 130 
Stegeman, Tim 134,161 
Stegen, Jon 192 
Steidley, Molly 54,80 
Steinberg, Matt 70,118 
Steiner, Dennis 158 
Steinman, Stephanie 133,172 
Stenbeck, Abby 73,208 
Stengel, Meg 132,288 
Stephens, Amanda 134,177 
Stephens, Ann 192 
Stephens, Brian 83 
Stephens, Brooke 79 
Stephens, Jessica 289 
Stephens, Reynard 145 
Sterup, Kyle 88 
Stevener, Cathy 138 
Stewart, Jenni 190 
Stewart, John 259 
Stidham, Kelly 289 
Stirnemann, Paula 131,289 
Stites, Sara 46,140,174,206,244,252,322
Stock, Brian 171
Stock, Paul 131,192,289 
Stoffle, Jewelee 106,155,157,176.252
Stolin, Michelle 88,159 
Stoll, Summer 189 
Stone, Adrian 243 
Stone, Brett 188 
Stone, Erica 131 
Stone, Krista 116,172 
Stone, William 191 
Stoppelmann, Lauren 132,252 
Story, Benjamin 137,289 
Stoiy, Jane 259 
Stovall, Stacey 134,289 
Stover, Eric 134,142,157, l6l, 252
Stoverink, Katie 155 
Stoyanova, Anita 142 
Straatmann, Christy 159 
Strandquist, Julie 131 
Strange, Debbie 251 
Strange, Lauren 186 
Stranghoener, Karen 140 
Strecker, Lindsay 190 
Strobel, Kate 141 
Strohschein, Ben 189 
Stroud, LaTrice 130, 289 
Strull, Sarah 132,289 
Struttmann, Jason 130,131 
Stucker, Kevin 157 
Stucky, Tricia 187 
Student Activities Board 167, 192,218,219
Student Ambassadors 184,185, 193
Student Council for Exceptional Children 193
Student Missouri State Teachers Association 202 
Student Senate 202 
Students for Ethical Animal Treatment 156,157,203 
Students Together Aiding Recruitment of Students 203 
Students Together Educating Peers 204
Studley, Jason 14,158 
Stumbaugh, Geoffrey 31,136 
Sturdevant, Ben 38 
Sturm, Megan 131,289 
Stutzman, Jacob 223 
Suddarth Julie 130,145 
Sullivan, Channa 155 
Sullivan, Julie 136 
Sullivan, Ryan 70 
Sullivan, Thomas 143 
Sulzer, Mark 141,159 
Summers, Erin 134,137,177 
Summers, Stephanie 156 
Suresh, Dhyanesh 135,145 
Suresh, Vyas 135 
Svendsen, Trish 131 
Svoboda, Katie 142,143,176,191.252
Swain, Sarah 134,289 
Swan, Ryan 77 
Swan, Shelby 136 
Swanegan, Jared 145 
Swanson, Steven 161,289 
Swartz, Francesca 80,289 
Sweiger, Brandi 130,145 
Swenson, Carl 70,156 
Swenson, Sara 136,289 
Swenson, Stacey 136 
Swimming 87,88,89 
Swindler, Scott 70,158 
Swip, Brett 158 
Switser, Lindsy 80,252, 270 
Sykora, Richard 135,252 
Sylvara, Karen D.O. 299 
Symes, Jessica 136 
Szkubiel, Ruth 145

T
Taboada, Sofia 133,134,141, 142,289
Takahashi, Yumiko 142,208
Takashima, Misako 138,142,289 
Tarpoff, John 70,158 
Tate, Cassie 138,145,206 
Tate, Elizabeth 187,289 
Tatro, Chad 269 
Tau Kappa Epsilon 127,204 
Tau Lambda Sigma 205 
Taucher, Amy 20,140,157 
Tawada, Yu 142,208 
Taylor, Carmen 210,252 
Taylor, Lauren 139 
Taylor, Michael 289 
Taylor, Niki 79 
Taylor, Robin 259 
Tempel, Kim 192 
Tenbrink, Sandra 138 
Tennis, men's 102,103 
Tennis, women's 104,105 
Terefe, Ruth 160,252 
Teske, Nora 132,289 
Tesmer, Jennifer 73,110,111 
Teter, Jennifer 133 
Thacker, Katie 143 
Thaker, Amit 142 
Then, Corey 154,188,289 
Thien,Julie 132 
Thomann, Dan 135 
Thomas, Danette 144 
Thomas, Josh 92,140

United States Governmental Officials
President: William Clinton
Vice President: Al Gore
Speaker of the House: Denny Hastert
President pro tempore of the Senate: Strom Thurmond
Secretary of State: Madeleine Albright
Secretary of the Treasury: Lawrence H. Summers
Secretary of Defense: William Cohen
Attorney General: Janet Reno
Secretary of the Interior: Bruce Babbit
Secretary of Agriculture: Dan Glickman
Secretary of Commerce: William Daley
Secretary of Labor: Alexis Herman
Secretary of Health and Human Services: Donna Shalala
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development: Andrew Cuomo
Secretary of Transportation: Rodney Slater 
Secretary of Energy: Bill Richardson 
Secretary of Education: Richard Riley 
Secretary of Veterans Affairs: Togo D. West Jr 
Missouri's United States Senators:
John Ashcroft Christopher Bond 
Missouri's Representatives of the United States:
William (Bill) Clay James M. Talent Richard A. Gephardt Ike Skelton Karen McCarthy Pat Danner 
Roy Blunt Jo Ann Emerson Kennv C. HuLshof

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Top Ten Thrill Seeking Experiences
1. sky diving
2. base jumping
3. bungee jumping
4. kayaking
5. storm chasing
6. race car driving
7. bull fighting
8. shark feeding
9. rock climbing
10. rodeo riding
facts were from AandE.com

Thomas, Julie 186 
Thomas, Julie Kay 289 
Thomas, Leslie 133 
Thomas, Ryane 186 
Thome, Beth 131,135 
Thompson, Brett 135,192 
Thompson, Charity 133 
Thompson, Clint 70,85,92 
Thompson, Greg 135,192,263, 289
Thompson, Jason 177 
Thompson, Michelle 138 
Thomsen, Stephanie 171,280 
Thomure, Danielle 284,289 
Thomure, Tara 84 
Thorpe, Nicole 79 
Thrasher, Laura 259 
Thwing, Nathaniel 144,172 
Tice, Stephanie 145 
Tillman, Crystal 130,145,252 
Timm, Gretchen 132,136 
Timm, Rachel 132,136,186 
Timme, Michelle 192 
Timmermann, Emily 138 
Toczylowski, Stephanie 79 
Todd, Carrie 145,289 
Todd, Erich 91 
Todd, Lana 174 
Toedebusch, Tia 192 
Toeno, Marie 144 
Tomassi, Seth 91 
Tomes, Heather 140, 252 
Track 108,109,110,111 
Tracy, Carolyn 61,134,136,289 
Traen, Janeen 18,19,133,245, 252
Tramel, Paulina 169 
Trantoul, Raphael 142 
Trauernicht, Molly 155,176,252 
Traughber, Bryan 135,190 
Trautwein, Luke 188,289 
Treasure, Liz 26 
Tremont, Brian 131 
Trendley, Sasha 88
Trier, Jennifer 139, 142 
Troutwine, Adam 189 
True-Men 154,155 
Truesdale, Christina 141,173,175,252
Truesdell, Christy 14,141,154, 192
Truesdell, Moira 187,289 
Truman State Climbers 162,163 
Truman State University Bookstore 298
Truman Transfers 205 
Truman Ultimate Bureau 206 
Truschinger, Brian 136 
Tucker, Amy 133 
Tucker, Dan 159 
Tucker, Emily 133 
Tuffli, Jason 83 
Turco, Nickolas 206 
Turk, Jason 135,192 
Turner, Brandy 132 
Turner, Christine 289 
Turner, James 259 
Turner, Kirk 70 
Turner, Stephanie 227 
Turnure, Katie 131 
Tushaus, Craig 190 
Twellman, Andrew 135 
Tyhurst, Sherry 160,177,205

U
Uldall, Katie 136
Ulmer, Kurt 30,250
Umali, Brian 135
Unger, David 137
Union Planters 301
Unique Ensemble 170,171,206
United Model Nations 200,201
University Swingers 207
Unnerstall, Andy 143
Urban, Amy 132
Ussary, Joshua 192

V
Valenti, Sam 130,208, 289 
Van Galen, Dean 43, 259 
VanByssum, Laura 191,252 
Vanderhoof, Bryan 161,289 
Vanderhoof, Winston 261 
VanHouten, Jennifer 22,159,289 
Vamer, Mychel 106 
Varan, David 191
Vaughan, Jack 140 
Vaughn, Katie 132 
Vaughn, Loretta 106,140,144, 289
Vehige, Lauren 193,205,252 
Veile, Eric 137,138,173, 289 
Veit, Candace 147,177 
Veit, Christina 137,140,174, 289 
Veit, Tamara 131 
Veitch, Becky 131 
Venture Crew (403) 208 
Verby, Doug 189 
Vernon, Chris 144 
Vezzoli, Michelle 136 
Vibbert, Carolyn 208, 255 
Vida, Rachelle 132,252 
Voelkerding, Joshua 161,289 
Vogeler, Dominique 289 
Vogt, Christopher 143 
Vogt, Jenny 88,137 
Volleyball 74,75 
Volmert, Dawn 130,177 
VonGruben, Kristen 130, 255 
Vornberg, Katy 131 
Voss, Joseph 191 
Voss, Kristin 20, 54 
Vukelich, John 158

W
Wade, Eric 92 
Wade, Paul 144
Wager, Laurie 133,134,136,252 
Wagner, Jeff 133,157 
Wagner, Rebecca 88 
Wagoner, Barry 135 
Wahome, Angela 144 
Walczewski, Matthew 135,154 
Walczruski, Luke 70 
Waldren, Terrence 141 
Waldrop, Shawn 188 
Waldschmidt, Erika 204 
Walkenbach, Sara 130,289 
Walker, Angela 88,157 
Walker, Christopher 205 
Walker, Courtney 190 
Walter, Amie 175 
Walter, Justin 70,158 
Walters, Jill 150 
Walters, Laura 133,134, 252 
Walton,Jonathan 133 
Walz, Ellen 252 
Walz, Katy 144 
Walz, Sally 116,130,253 
Wang, Qi 74 
Ward, Jason 92,253 
Ward, Karan 138 
Ward, Lucas 134,289 
Ward, Meg 80
Wardell, Mike 83 
Ware, John 69,70,118,119 
Ware, Katie 136,141,177 
Wargin, Kristen 132,289 
Warner, Becca 186,289 
Warner, Jocelyn 124,186,289 
Warren-Grice, April 95 
Waters, Stephanie 140,141 
Watson, Jennifer 134,138,174 
Watson, Megan 103,136,253 
Watts, Christopher 189 
Wayant, Beth 177 
Wear, Dodi 141,175 
Weatherford, Whitney 132,192 
Webb, Callista 136,289 
Webb, Joseph 189 
Webb, Lauren 106,136,289 
Webber, Eileen 140,289 
Webber, Matthew 144,205 
Weber, Katie 145 
Weber, Lisa 205 
Weber, Terry 135 
Webster, Brity 130 
Weekley, JoAnn 259 
Weeks, Tara 140 
Wegan, Michael 131 
Wegman, Jacob 142 
Wehner, Adam 265 
Weidinger, Karrisa 140,284,289 
Weinberger, Amy 139 
Weintraub, Rebecca 203,253 
Weishuhn, Devin 134,207,289 
Weiss, Jayne 80,132 
Weiss, Stacey 134 
Weite, Nick 70 
Weitz, Al 172 
Welborn, Natalie 289 
Welch, Sarah 154,289 
Wells, Daniel 290 
Welsch, Liz 84 
Welsch, Tia 159,290 
Welty, Kevin 158 
Wenger, Renee 138 
Wenz, Joshua 138 
Werner, Brian 77 
Wemer, Erin 144, 208, 290 
West, Kim 95,138,290 
West, Sarah 49,140,159 
Westensee,Jay 88 
Westfall, Rachel 136 
Westhoff, Laura 157,171,193, 253
Westhoff, Rachel 137 
Westin,Johanna 141 
Westlake, Stephanie 131 
Whalley, Casey 135 
Wheeler, Lyndsay 84,132 
Wheeler, Stephanie 145 
Wherry, Amanda 136,290 
Wherry, Holly 253 
Whisenand, Rachel 290 
Whitcomb, Sara 132 
White, Amanda 131,137,142,144,154,290

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GENERAL COSTS
been 30 cans Miller Lite, $14.24 
bread: 1 loaf Wonder, $1.25 
compact disc $15.88 
Chevy Cavalier 2000: $15,585 
chips: 14 1/2 oz Doritos, $2.87 
cigarettes: Marlboro pack $2.86 
Dominos pizza: Large, one topping $10.99 
DVD: $19.95
gas: $ 1.39/gallon unleaded
Girl Scout Cookies: $3
jeans: Levi's $35.00
macaroni & cheese: 1 box Kraft, $.60
magazine: People $3.99
McDonald's Value Meal: Big Mac Meal, $3.09
milk: 1/2 gallon AE 2%, $1.46
notebook: 70 sheets, $.97
package of pencils: Clickster Grip$3.27 for 4
package of pens: Papermate Flexgrip Ultra $1.73 for 2
Popcorn: Orville Redenbacher's 6 packages $3.00
renting a movie: Hastings-New Release $3.49 
stereo: Philips Magnavox 3-CD changer dual cassette $159.98
textbook: Fundamentals of College Algebra, $68.75 new, $64.35 used 
Truman Sweatshirt: $39.98 
vodka: McCormick 750 mL 80 proof, $5.47

White, Derek 144 
White, Joel 136 
White, Leslee 144,290 
White, Melissa 290 
White, Nolan 137,290 
White, Ryan 143 
Whiteside, Kevin 190 
Whitley, Jon 141 
Whitley, Julie 176,284 
Whitmer, Aubin 259 
Whitten, Angela 133,290 
Whittier, Amy 290 
Whittman, Julie 106 
Wicklein, John 135 
Widaman, David 135 
Widitz, David 44,198,199,253 
Wiebenga, David 77 
Wiechert, Meg 157,172,205,208,290
Wiedmeyer, Ryan 272 
Wienke, Elizabeth 131,141 
Wienke, Sarah 290 
Wilbers, Scott 191 
Wilhusen, Steve 77 
Wilkerson, Andie 132 
Wilkey, Phillip 91 
Wille, Erica 290 
Willemsen, Vivian 253 
Willenberg, Kristi 73,205 
Wilier, Adelle 132,138 
Williams, Aesha 134,290 
Williams, Andrew 132 
Williams, Ben 162 
Williams, Chad 161,290 
Williams, Darcy 136,290 
Williams, Hayley 190 
Williams,Jocelyn 136,138 
Williams, Lisa 134,168,290 
Williams, Matthew 173 
Williams, Megan 110,159 
Williams, Orlando 202 
Williams, Sara 154,176 
Williams, Steve 157 
Williams, Tanner 202,203,290 
Williamsen, Christie 88,121,126, 136
Willis, Kiya 137,145,193, 253 
Willis, Summer 138 
Willman, Luke 130,143,177 
Willrich, Jake 70 
Wills, Sara 176 
Wilmes, Todd 131 
Wilmotte, Bradford 135 
Wilsman, Amanda 139,290 
Wilson, Aaron W. 290 
Wilson, Allyson 192 
Wilson, Amy 290 
Wilson, Andrew 157 
Wilson, April 117 
Wilson, Brad 135,143 
Wilson, Courtnie 138,290 
Wilson, Erica 189 
Wilson, Kendra 136,144 
Wilson, Matthew 136
Wilson, Melissa 54 
Wilson, Sean 84 
Wilson, Steve 70 
Wilson, Travis 135 
Wimbley, Monica 130 
Winbush, Yvonne 210 
Windels, Ginny 54,94,140,154,190,215,223,283,290,322 
Windfall 205,209 
Winfrey, Adam 190 
Wingbermuehle, William 191 
Winicker, Douglas 27 
Wink, Rachel 133,136,186,290 
Winkleman, Jessica 290 
Winkler, Brian 150 
Winters, Nicole 137,159,176, 253
Wirsig, Karin 145,193,253 
Wisdom, Elizabeth 145 
Wise, Shannon 131,137 
Wishon, Michael 70 
Witte, Sandy 70 
Wittman, Julia 290 
Witzofsky, Tom 290 
Wohlschlaeger, Michael 189 
Wolf, Erin 132 
Wolf, Jeffrey 191 
Wolf, Tim 204 
Wolfe, John 134 
Wolfe, Todd 70 
Wolff, Jennifer 139,140 
Wolff, Thomas 135 
Wollmering, Jerry 96,210 
Women's Resource Center 209 
Wood, Melissa 132 
Woodin, Beth 290 
Woods, Carli 132 
Woods, Heather 132 
Woods, Seth 159 
Wray, Donald 176
Wrestling 90 
Wriedt, Carolyn 259 
Wright, Angela 132,179 
Wright, Casey 133,290 
Wright, Dominick 70 
Wright, Eric 136,290 
Wright, Josh 252,253 
Wright, Mandy 252,253 
Wright, Matt 131 
Wright, Shannon 131,290 
Wright, Stacy 157,193,203,290 
Wrightam, Jennifer 135,171,290 
Wurm, Justin 191,290 
Wytrwal, Erik 140

X
Xander, Greg 134

Y
Yahampath, Kanchana 133, 142, 290
Yalamanchili, Vijay 134,135,206, 290
Yancey, Sarah 144 
Yankow, Mia 106 
Yantis, LeAnn 259 
Yates, Cari 290 
Yehyawi, Tameem 70
Yoakum, Tom 131 
Yoell, Katie 140,171,290 
York, Jaclyn 132,145,290 
York, Kelly 80 
York, Maryann 137,140,208 
Young, Andrea 190 
Young, Diana 88 
Young, Sara 17,160,209,253 
Young, Sarah 143 
Youngdahl, Carla 290 
Youse,Jeremy 70 
Yu, Jennifer 130,290

Z
Zahner, Peggy 254 
Zehr, Janelle 74,75 
Zeni, Bob 26l 
Zerega, Matt 132 
Zeta Phi Beta 210 
Zid, Brian 130 
Zidon, Leah 72,73,110 
Ziebold, Nathan 188 
Ziegelman, Keith 202,281,290 
Ziegler, Mary 145,175,253 
Ziembiec, Lisa 139 
Zimmer, Dan 150 
Zivnuska, Natalie 80 
Zorbas, Angela 132,253 
Zorbas, Patty 132,290 
Zung, Michael 77,131 
Zupancic,Janelle 143 
Zurovsky, Jenifer 140,187,202,203,290
Zuroweste, Molly 137 
Zust II, Mark l6l, 290

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ECHO TEAM 2000

Jereme Early and Beth Doling play with the toys in FAO Swartz

Jeremy Early plays with the cardboard people in the Smithsonian in Washington D.C.

Members of staff help Megan Delaney celebrates her 21st birthday

Staff attended the university of Missouri men's basketball game in Columbia, Mo., to watch the 
Tigers crush the Nebraska Cornhuskers.  Jeremy Early even got a courtside seat for the game. 

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Beth Doling and Jeremy Early take a breath after their Capitol visit in Washington D.C.

Jeremy Early, Beth Doling and Sara Sites enjoy lunch in Little Italy during their trip to New York 
City

Stephanie Allder displaying the Coke machine in Atlanta

Staff attended a banquet in kansas City for the Missouri Collegiate Press Association

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Echo 2000 STAFF
Editor in Chief Jeremy Early
Assistant Editor Megan Delaney
Academics/Student Life Sara Stites-editor,
Erin Machens, Tom Palmier
Organizations Stephanie Allder, Jo Ann Croghan-editors
Earl McLaurin, Jennifer Main, Teri Patterson
Mini Mag Stephanie Brenneke-editor
People Colleen Brown-editor Rebecca Foster
Sports Tina Anshus-editor Jenny Fadler, Karin Mesnier
Advertising Beth Doling-manager
Copy Ally Mizulski-editor Beth McFadden-assistant editor John Hagen, Ginny Windels
Features Heather Adams-editor Andrew Ashbaugh, Carey Michenfelder
Photography Tina Patel-editor Tinia Gray, Elizabeth Hoppis, Ashleigh Starke

The Echo team enjoys a night on the town during the Fall trip to Atlanta, Georgia. The staff 
stayed at the Westin Peach Tree Plaza and the elevator system will not soon be forgotten. Other 
events the Echo participated in were a tour of Coke, shopping at the Underground Mall and a 
night at the Triangle Bars, or playing Uno if under 21.

Megan Delaney and Sara Stites enjoy the Sonic Cup at the annual Soybean Festival in Mexico, Mo. 
The staff took a field trip to Mexico as part of its fall retreat and learned why the soybean 
deserved their respect.

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Echo Team 2000

Thank you

Dearest Echo Staff,

One will never understand how hard it is for me to take an entire year of memories and new 
friendships and attempt at summing it up into one short, but concise letter. First of all, thank 
you from the bottom of my heart. You have all worked hard to create a book that I am sure the 
University will be proud of and one that I am proud of too. You have also given me a year that I 
will never forget.

Who will ever be able to forget our many trips and many adventures. We have missed planes, 
been stranded by broken cars and been sprayed by gasoline. We have made new friends from 
across the nation from Kay in New York to the "Prince of Saudi Arabia." Most of all, however, we 
grew as a staff because of these many adventures.

I will never forget our many nights in the Echo office and the countless trips to Pancake City. I 
credit the Echo table with giving me experience in front of an audience and I credit all of you 
with keeping the office alive, even at four in the morning. (i.e. the quote board)

As some of us move on to new adventures, whether it be Oklahoma, Peoria, St. Louis or even 
across enemy territory into Kansas, know that our lives have been touched because of our Echo 
experience. I, myself, have gained memories never to be forgotten and friends that will last a 
lifetime. I will never again be able to look at the Pillsbury Dough boy without thinking of Earl, see 
Jacksonville play without thinking of Sara or attend a MU game without thinking of Colleen and 
laughing at Megan.

Good luck to the Echo 2001 staff. I am sure that you will be very successful and know that I will 
periodically check-in to make sure I haven't been forgotten. I am sure it will be an excellent year.

Again, thank you for an unforgettable year. Know that I have taken a little bit of each of you with 
me as I make the trek into Kansas and that I feel I am a better person because of my experiences 
with the Echo and the friends I have made. Don't ever lose touch!

May God Bless you all as he has blessed me by giving me all of you.

Signing out,
Jerome

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The Ole' Flamenco Dancers perform in the Down Under before a crowded audience.  The group 
was sponsored by the Multi-Cultural Affairs office as part of Hispanic Heritage month.  Multi-
Cultural Affairs brought over 50 programs through-out the year to encourage diversity on 
campus.  (photo by Amanda Rutherfurd)

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Junior Brian Brown dribbles around a defender towards the basket. Brown shot 47.6 percent 
throughout the 1999-00 season. The men's basketball team finished with a record of 16-11. 
(Photo by Mike Jorgenson) 

Truman State University's Gambler marching band performs for the half-time show of
the football game. The band also performed at other University activities, (photo by Elizabeth 
Hoppis)

As the year came to a close, we were able to look back and see which of our perceptions had 
come true and which had been l replaced by reality. Some of us went into the year with specific 
ideas about what the year would bring and left with a completely different outlook. We ended 
up dropping classes that we had worked hard to get yellow cards for. We found that we did not 
get along with professors that had been highly recommended by friends, and we liked 
professors that we had been forced to take against our wishes. Many students ended the year 
with a new minor not ever been considered, and some students completely changed their 
majors. We felt ourselves drift away from some people while beginning friendships with others. 
Many of us saw our plans turn completely around. Some of us were planning on attending 
graduate school but decided to begin our careers instead. Some of us thought we wanted to 
wait to get married, but then we fell in love and got engaged. We saw ourselves develop new 
interests. We realized that we had not pursued some of our interests, but we did not care. We 
watched as people we thought were strong faltered and people we thought of as weak rose to 
the challenges that faced them. We perceived the

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Swimmers take off from the starting block to begin the back stroke compctition.  The men's 
swimming team was ranked 14 In NCAA Division II in 2000 and finished ninth at national 
competition while the women finshed second. (photo by Tyson Meyer)

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millenium as a potential disaster and a possible life-changing event. We found that nothing out 
of the ordinary happened at midnight. We cheered as the Rams won the Super Bowl and watched as other 
professional and Universtiy teams attained their highest goals. We told our friends what we thought of 
them when we first met and realized in wonder how different those perception were from reality. We 
realized that we had accomplished a lot, but there was more up ahead. We thought about the past in 
relation to where we were at the end of the year. We knew that as time went by we had learned how to 
grasp reality better. We realized that a pattern of perception and reality had been a constant in 
our lives since the beginning. It made us wonder which of our current beliefs would crumble 
under the reality we would be faced with later. We knew that no matter how hard we tried, we 
could not ever know the entire truth. The balance between perceptions and reality was a game 
we would all play for the rest of our lives. We entered the future with happy hearts. We were 
pleased with the progress we made over the year, and we were excited to find out where our 
lives would lead us.

Truman State University's choir and orchestra performs the Messiah in November 1999 to start 
the holiday season. Throughout the year many productions were presented in Baldwin 
Auditorium by the Fine Arts Division. (photo by Robin Perrtree)

Feelings of anger and confusion arose amongst students and faculty about the W proposal prior 
to the vote during the Faculty Senate meeting. The amendment was not passed by a vote of 5-5-1. 
(photo by Beth Doling)

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Printing: Volume 99 of the Truman State Univesity Echo was printed by Jostens Publishing 
company of Topeka, Kan. The press run of 3,200 copies was printed on 80-pound double coated 
gloss enamel paper.

Production: The 2000Echo 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 PageMaker 6.5, Microsoft WordBo and Josten's Yeartech program 2000.

Cover: The cover is craftline Roxite B 51575 in Gray 356 and white 325. The portraits for the 
people section, along with group photos, were taken and printed byJosteri's Photography. All 
other photographs were taken by Echo and Index photography staff, the Truman State 
University Public Relations Office or were submitted.

Text: Body copy was set in 12-point Garamond. Cutlines were in 9.5-point Garamond bold. All 
copy for the Echo was written by members of the Echo staff and contributing writers.

Advertising: All advertising was sold by members of the Echo advertising staff. Advertisements 
were prepared and submitted camera-ready. All inquiries should be fowarded to the Echo 
advertising department.

Copyright: The Echo is a copy-rights publication. No part may be reproduced in any form without 
prior written consent of the Echo adviser and staff.

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Jostens