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t.,J 37g. 7!l H-P JCJ90 Continued growth. Ardis and Jerry Tomanek, Kenneth Havner and President Ed Hammond prepare for the dedication of Tomanek Hall on August 26. Tomanek Hall symbolized the continued progress ' of higher education at the university. Photo by Matt Shepker. • 1996 REVEILLE Student Life 8 • Academics 58 Organizations ·.. 98 Sports ·i46 People 194 Volume 83 Fall1995 Enrollment - .5,329 Spring 1996 Enrollment-5,245 Fort Hays State University 600 Park St. Hays KS 67601 Copyright© 1996 , 1 A CONTINUUM OF SPIRIT Activities began cooking at the university with TailGreat '95 when students, alumni and com munity members gathered in front of Lewis Field for a festive barbecue to support the Tiger football team. Christy David, 9, daughter of Debbie and Skip David, waited skeptically for cheerleader Aimee Sneegas, Lawrence freshman, to paint her face to show her enthusiasm for the Tigers. TailGreat was an eye-opening experience for people of all ages. "I really didn't know what to expect from TailG reat, but it was the best way I could think of to spend time before the game. It was cool to see that many people supporting FHSU, "Toni Wartman, Garden City junior, said. Photo by Matt Shepker. 2 Opening Opening 3 A CONTINUUM OF DEFIANCE Two unidentified students strolled leisurely across the grass in front of a "PLEASE USE THE SIDE WALK" sign. The sign was posted by a general psy chology class to study student responses to the order on the sign during the 1995 fall semester. University President Gerald Tomanek (1975-87) initiated pride in the campus grounds when he planted the quad area with his own variety of grass seed. During his administration, Tomanek encouraged stu dents to use the sidewalks and stay off the grass. Yet in 1995-96, students still defiantly sought short cuts. Photo by Mark Bowers. 4 Opening Opening 5 6 Opening A CONTINUUM OF TRADITION The crowning of Homecoming royalty was a time honored tradition at the university. Eddie Woody, New ton sophomore, and Tammy True, Washington junior, were crowned 1995 Homecoming King and Queen dur ing half-time of the Oct. 7 football game. The Tigers successfully conquered the New Mexico Highlands Cow boys, 51-7. Other Homecoming activities included a pa rade, dance, class reunions and presentations of Alumni Achievement Awards. Although the Homecoming tradition went back to the university's early years, the large crowds and tremendous student participation was a thing of the past. Instead of the elaborate floats some alumni remember, most organiza tions sponsored "walking floats." Photo by Fred Hunt. Opening 7