Oregon State University - Beaver Yearbook (Corvallis, OR)

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The Big Brother Big Sister program was rejuvenated and looking for enthusiastic students to join in. The Big Brother Big Sister program had been inactive for over a year because it lacked a director. Throughout the rebuilding year it was under the direction of Christian Greene. Greene took on the task of re-vitalizing the program with enthusiasm and vigor. The program, formed in 1965, was the one only one in the Coivallis area. It was responsible for 91 matches of bigs' and littles. The greatest area of need, according to Greene, was for more male volunteers. Greene believed that the reason for the shortage of male role models was the potential for a male to labeled as a pedophile if they were seen spending time with children that were non-related. Green said that this should not interfere with the decision to volunteer because there was nothing wrong with a male spending time with a child in a big brother role. Greene, who herself had been volunteer- ing for three years, was asking volunteers to commit to at last nine months. This would allow for good bonding between the little and the big and stability for the child. When asked about the kinds of children involved in the program, Greene was adamant that they come from all types of family situations and backgrounds. The common perception is the kids come from broken or dysfunctional families, says Greene. The reasons for kids becoming involved in the program was as varied as their backgrounds. Greene liked to become acquainted with each volunteer to get a better feel for helping match a child with a volunteer. Greene showed the volunteer several potential matches and allowed the volunteer to choose a child from a picture and biographical information. It is ultimately the big's choice in whom they choose for their little, stated Greene. Story by Corey Freeman big brothers big sisters • 23

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Imagination runs wild when you combine Aaron Himes (Big). Zachary Welch, and walkie talkies in the midst of a Big Brother Big Sister event. Photo By Liu Petersen Kayla Fordham and Anna Warmingion are all smiles and giggles in the beautiful Corvallis sunshine. Photo 8y Liu Petersen The kindly spirit of Ryan Redmond (Big) balances John Halligan’s enthusiastic look at life. Photo By Liu Petersen Angclia Lane and Cody Kramer make an ideal match, the sort that the Big Brother Big Sister program hope to make more of. Photo By Liu Petersen 22 • student life

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The sponsoring of the Civil War game by Dodge meant more banners and logos, but brought about no change to students, faculty or fans. Contributed Logo The donation by the Roscr family led to great improvements to the football field, as well as a new name. Photo By John Obon Coach Dennis Erickson brought credibility to the OSU football team, which came to mean more financial support and the team's first winning record in 30 years. Photo By Brody Jackson A donation by the Roser family, long time OSU athletic supporters, led to the renaming of Parker Stadium to Reser Stadium. Photo By Janette le cht 24 • student life