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{jrijfon Ma{dng 'Dreams Come, 'True 'Missouri 'Western State Co{kge St. Josepli, 'MO 64507 'llo{ume 58 1984 The beauty of a rising sun (above) reminds students that today is the ho rizon of their dreams.-Pho to by J. Hendrix Title Page /1 This yearbook may contain images, language, or other content that could be offensive to modern users. The content may be disturbing and offensive, but should be viewed within the context of that period. The material is being presented as part of a historical record and in no way reflects the values of Missouri Western State University. Editor Paul Brunner· Managing Editor Jay Adams Photo Editor James Hendrix Copy Editors Pamela Dunlap (1.st semester) Gary Brotlaerton (2nd semester) Design Editor Susan Robinson Production Editor Mary Beyer Office Manager Barb Alexander Business Manager Lisa Howard Director of Public Relations David Sandy Writers Jackie Beechner Pat Clark Monica Scheierman Eric Snider Leah Stracke Debbie Waggoner Photographers Jim Adams Lisa Correu Darla Eis Mike Foley Lisa Gray DaleJolanston Debbie Logan Design Staff Dana Lombardino Sandy Rainez Ad Sales Lauren Darby Adviser Bruce Plopper 2/ Table of Contents 'Ia6fe of Contents Opening 4 Student Life 16 Sports 112 People 158 Closing 228 Ads 230 Index 250 Acknowledgment 256 GRIFFON 1984 Copyright © 1984 by Griffon Publications Missouri Western State College 4525 Downs Drive St. Joseph, MO 64507 The MWSC dorms (above) are an oasis of light in a dark summer's night.----Staff photo Table of Contents /3 Two students (above) walk together while enjo the nice weather.- Photo by J. Hendrix 4/ Opening What would we do in this world of ours Were it not for the dreams ahead? For thorns are mixed with the blooming flowers No matter which path we tread. ellow rose ( above, top) blooms among the ns.-Photo by J. Hendrix :book staffers ( above, bottom) put on the finish :ouches. They are (from the left) David Sandy, \.dams and Paul Brunner.-Photo by L. Correu Opening /5 Baton twirler Heidi Jacobson (above) poses af giving a great performance.-Photo by J. Hendri.: 6/ Opening And each of us has his golden goal Stretching far into the years; And ever he climbs with a hopeful soul, With alternate smiles and tears. Freshman Jeff Byrd (cop left) performs during halftime. Cheerleader Robin Miller (bottom left) pauses for a moment while cheering at a men's bas ketball game.-Photos by]. Hendrix Opening /7 That dream ahead is what holds him up Through the storms of a ceaseless fight; When his lips are pressed to the wormwood)s cup And clouds shut out the light. As the sun ( above, top) sets, a cloud shuts ou last rays of light-Photo by D. Eis Lights ( above, bottom) shine on the Adminism Building during the darkness of night.--Staff pt 8/ Opening Blocks of ice (above) float down the mighty Mis souri River after a winter storm.-Photo by J. Hendrix Opening /9 To some it's a dream of high estate; To some it's a dream of wealth; To some it's a dream of a truce with fate In a constant search for health. The St. Joseph courthouse ( above, top) is a I in which some graduates plan to work after college days are over.-Photo by]. Hendrix Several students (above, bottom) enjoy the s while sledding at Hyde Park. They are (from James Hendrix, Lisa Gray, Eric Snider, Barb Alt der, and Paul Brunner.-Photographer unknow 10/ Opening Brenda Preston (above) gives blood.- Photo by L. Gray Opening /11 To some it's a dream of home and wife; To some it's a crown above; The dreams ahead are what make each life The dreams-and faith-and Jovel Cheerleaders Cindy Barnes (above) and Robin Mil ler (top right) provide encouragement for the men's basketball team.-Photos by J. Hendrix David Stone (above) tries to hitch a ride.-PI by D. Logan 12/ Opening Sweetheart Queen Lana Cole (above) enjoys a glorious moment with her parents.-Photo by ]. Hendrix Opening /13 Dreams can always help a lonely man Dreams can always lend a helping hand You can find your happiness in dreams Go away to distant worlds and see . anything you want to. Watching the sun rise above Lake Michi gan (top right) is one of the many views that the student art league saw while in Chicago. A colorful sunset (bottom right) takes place at Missouri Western.-Photos by J. Hendrix 14/ Opening St.Joseph is famous for the start of the Pony Express. This statue (left) enables people to dream of the past while living for the future. While one is walking through the forest (below) at Krug Park, one can stop and enjoy the beauty of nature.-Photos by ]. Hendrix Opening /15 16/ Student Life Missouri Western provides its students with many opportunities, and at the same time students are building a foundation on which they can make their dreams come true after graduation. Icy Paden (opposite page) uses the individual ;trip cassette viewer.-Photo illustration hy J. drix Student Life /17 What would student life be ifit did not have its ups and downs? Photo by J. Hen 18/ Student Life Photo by J. Hendrix Photo by D. Logan Photo by J. Hendrix Student Life /19 College life allows students to strive for success. Photo by D. Photo by J. Hendrix Photo by J. Her 20/ Student Life Photo by J. Hendrix Photo by J. Hendrix Student Life /21 Photo by ]. Hen Photo by J. Hen 22/ Student Life The days ofcollege will be with us always. Photo by J. Hendrix Photo by J. Hendrix Photo by J. Hendrix Student Life /23 While preparing for tomorrow) we enjoy today . Photo by J. Heni Photo by D 24/ Student Life Photo by J. Hendrix Photo by Jim Adams Photo by J. Hendrix Student Life /25 While attending college) there are many activities in which to participate. Photo by J. Her 26/ Student Life , Photo by M. Foley Photo by D. Logan Student Life /27 In college) students set goals for themselves in order to make their dreams come true. Photo by J. He Photo by Jim Adams 28/ Student Life Photo by Jim Adams Photo by J. Hendrix Photo by J. Hendrix Student Life /29 Student life can contain many fond memories. Photo by J. Hendrix Photo by J. Hen 30/ Student Life Photo by J. Hendrix Pho to by D. Plopper Photo by J. Hendrix Photo by M. Foley This yearbook may contain images, language, or other content that could be offensive to modern users. The content may be disturbing and offensive, but should be viewed within the context of that period. The material is being presented as part of a historical record and in no way reflects the values of Missouri Western State University. Student Life /31 College life is having a good time . .. Photo by L. 32/ Student Life Photo by L. Gray Photo by P. Brunner Photo by D. Eis Student Life /33 Our last summer I can still recall Having so much Jun Playing in the sun Our last summer We had such a ball. .. Photo by J. Her Photo by J. St 34/ Student Life Photo by ]. Hendrix Photo by Jim Adams Student Life /35 Western Students Dance Beneath the Moon Several students (above) enjoy the annual I reaker Dance which was held at the dorm c tyard.-Photo by D. Johnston 36/ Student Life s an orange moon slid across the hot, starless sky, the icy \ barriers that separated new stu nts from potential friends were gradu y chiseled and melted away at the annual ~breaker Dance on Aug. 26. The dance, )nsored by the College Activities Board, 1s staged in the dorm courtyard with the 's booth situated between two basket ll backboards. ~tudents gathered in layers around the ,ketball courts with arms crossed and :ids in pockets, as Bill "the Music Man" Brian filled the evening with his tried J-true recipe of old and new hits. Dangl ; above his head, a mini mirrored ball trked the static air with spinning stars Lt bounced from face to face. Orange j green light bulbs, laced about the oth, flashed casually. A strobe light nked from one of the basketball baskets i the music wafted softly across campus. \s the moon moved west, strangers tsed to be strangers. Singles formed rs, which formed clusters as they step j out onto the courts to "cut the con :te." Fingers were snapped, arms irled, hips swiveled and feet kicked. >m a third story balcony, the dance embled a magnified dot-to-dot puzzle, ~r-shifting and eluding solution. \.s the dots zigzagged, President Murphy )eared. In answer to an invitation from B, she emerged through the student ers and took her place in the pattern. · a brief time, she was a part of the 1fusion of dancing dots and then she s gone. ['he moon paused for a second, but then ved on. The dance again gathered mentum and the pattern thickened to the space she had left. Two onlookers ( above, top) watch the Icebreaker Dance from a balcony. President Dr. Janet Murphy by Pamela Dunlap (above, bottom) participates in the action.-Photos by D. Johnston Student Life /37 He's Got Michael Davis Eyes 38/ Student Life n the first night of September, ) some students sitting in the front rows of the Fine Arts Theatre e splattered with pieces of an apple smashed by a bowling ball. The man ,onsible, Michael Davis, a comedic jug , reassured his bespattered audience, n't worry.