Santa Rita High School - Eyrie Yearbook (Tucson, AZ)

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,U . I F A. i f JL ' vnu f if I - V The directory at the gates of PCC helped 3 g students to find their way around. Vlore Than Just a Learning Place fter high school, approximately 40 to 50 percent of all high A school graduates went on to a college or a university. Of those enroll- ed, approximately 5 percent graduated. Arizona, with its three major univer- sities, offered students excellent oppor- tunities for education. The University of Arizona was located here in Tucson. Its 313-acre campus was divided into 13 colleges and 115 buildings. The University was well known for its numerous heart transplants and a variety of other research. Another attraction at the U of A was the Flandrau Planetarium which offered a variety of educational pro- grams, lazar light shows, telescopes, and displays. Pima Community College attracted many high school graduates and provid- ed students with a relaxed atmosphere. PCC, with four locations around the ci- ty, also offered night courses as well as small classes. The subtropical setting of Arizona State University was located in the heart of Tempe. Its 580-acre main campus was strikingly modern. Covered with small gardens, fountains, bike paths and ever growing skyscrapers, its best known landmark was the Gammage Center for the Performing Arts. Flagstaff was the home of the Nor- thern Arizona University Lumberjacks. The campus atmosphere was one of friendship and trust. There were over 220 clubs and organizations at NAU in- cluding I4 fraternities and sororities. These institutions served as a second home for thousands. They provided a learning place as well as a living place. r A Northern Arizona Universities Old Main had become a residence hall for men. mrma COLLEGE LIFE 23

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,Z P The bike path in front of the Hayden Library was used by many at ASU. PP The Flandrau Planetarium was the Astronomical Capitol of the World. V The Northern Arizona University Library helped hundreds to write research papers, 2:55,-' f ns! 22 .vjsvxc A A student at Pima Community College east campus relaxes during a break. P The clock tower on the U of A's cafeteria .'4 s iii Design and Copy: Darla Keneston Photos: Photo Pub and State Universities helped many students get to class on time.

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A After school Santa Rita student jerry acobs works on the register at Burger King. P One of Eddie Van Nimwegen's main tasks at Wendy's is to pour frosties. Experience and Satisfaction ained - verybody's working for the weekend, or so the song went. Unfortunately, many students found themselves without jobs last year, as our nation's unemployment rate increased to a high of 10 percent. Students who had jobs en- joyed their work for various reasons. Marie Corne sold stationery at the Base-Exchange on Davis Monthan Air Force Base. I wanted some working experience, so I wouldn't have to work in college. I loved meeting and talking with the customers but I also liked my name on my own name tag, she giggled. I know a lot more now than when I went in, stated Senior Lance Peterson. As a salesperson for automotive and sporting goods at K-mart, Lance work- ed a forty hour week and enjoyed his job because of the responsibility he was given. Cheryl Weir had worked as a cashier at Peter Piper Pizza for a year. She ex- plained, It's like a home. Weire one big happy family and it's really neat. As a bus boy at O Sole Mio, Robert Baughman enjoyed the people he work- ed with. We have a good time, he ex- claimed. And continued, I needed the money for college and my car. Paychecks were an important asset to working students, but many students derived great satisfaction and education from volunteer work, too. As a volunteer for three summers at Mary Moppet's Day Care Center, Senior Rosina Catalano had learned a lot about what being a teacher and mother was like. It was amusing, and I had a lot of fun. I had many interesting ex- periences, Rosina remarked. jobs gave students many new ex- periences and opportunities for a greater education and satisfaction as paychecks multiplied in savings ac- counts or became shiny, new cars. Design Denise liurcham Copyzjean McKnight Photos Doug Bond gal