11/05/2026
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Let's take a trip back to November 12, 1973, when students and faculty at what was then Southwest Missouri State University Residence Center grabbed their rakes and pitched in to help clean up the campus grounds. As the newspaper headline proclaimed, "Pitch In With Raking..." volunteers spent a chilly fall Saturday gathering leaves around Kellett Hall and helping keep campus beautiful for everyone.
More than 50 years later, there's still something special about the sights and sounds of fall: colorful leaves, crisp air, and yes, plenty of raking! 🍁🍂 Right now, there is a lot of raking that could be done as the trees lost a lot of their leaves over the last few days.
Do you remember helping with fall cleanup on campus, at home, or in your neighborhood? Share your memories in the comments!
