Southern Illinois University - Obelisk Yearbook (Carbondale, IL)

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mix.. me 1. ky' Although it seems as if this student worker has an easy job, model- ing for art classes requires much patience and untiring muscles. Wearing thick soled shoes to prevent weary feet, the student postman traverses his mail route. l l Mirrored on James Mulvaneyis face are all of the frustrations that students on both sides of the table feel at sectioning. The climax of a month of hard labor comes when the worker hands the girl his ID and receives his long awaited monitary reward 21

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Work Plon Hikes Student Woges 'LI need a work block is a phrase heard often in the section- ing center. These live words are used by some 4000 students who are attempting to work their way through school by taking on jobs ranging from Entomological Collector and Preparator, to Accident Statistical Clerk. This year potential workers were encouraged by the new requirement of S1 an hour minimum wages. Available jobs are divided into 16 classihcationsg some which require no experience and others which require a background in a particular field. Efforts are made to put students into jobs which parallel their studies. The pay for the job depends upon the classification, a student being able to make as much as S2 an hour. Whether desiring to be a Wfaterfront Shift Supervisor or perhaps a Taxidermist a student can find a job suited for him on the SIU campus. A good sense of direction is also necessary in the library, as student workers must weave their carts around tables to re-shelve the books. Since motorcycles have become so numerous, the security police have forsaken the woods and moved to the traveled thoroughfares. A good sense of timing and direction and the ability to muflle out chattering voices are requisites for the job of student bus driver.

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Making a regal lineup, the queen and her attendants stand at the reception to greet guests who wish to congratulate and admire. Homecoming Sees 'Southern's Scenes' Preparations began weeks ahead of time. Floors which were covered with long strips of chicken wire, surrounded by napkins and students twisting and stufiing, began to blossom into white carpets and an occasional black footprint. Even King Menes came out of his year-long hiber- nation to conduct coronation ceremonies and to crown Jan Ockerby queen. On the following night, Homecoming enthusiasts clapped along, laughed with and applauded entertainers and still managed to rise the next morning at 10 for the parade of cannons and Old Mains. After the parade, which boasted 50 bands, 9 stunts and 20 floats, the crowds rushed to McAndrew in hopes of getting a seat to watch the famous Tulsa Hurricanes in action. The remainder of the day was spent in attending open houses or smokers and getting ready for the evening. In the haze of decorations and party dresses, couples swayed to the music of Tex Benecke at the dance which climaxed weeks of planning and one hectic weekend. 22 A silhouetted Saluki captures the spirit of the Homecom ing bonfire as he captured hearts of parade viewers. n