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Practice makes professionalism by Lisa Lathen Interior design wasn ' t just a matter of color coordination or simply choosing tile over linoleum. Studies covered by members of the American Society of Interior Designers encompassed the crea- tion of complete floor plans. " Our projects are capable of competing with a professional in the field, " President Cynthia Moore, interior design senior, said. This professionalism, however, was only achieved through practice, including a portfolio review and a two-year pre-licensing program for bachelor ' s degree holders. " We have so many undergraduates thinking this is an easy degree, " Moore said. " It ' s a tough program, but we ' re here to make sure they learn what it ' s all about. Our organization acts as an educational resource of information by acquainting students with profes- sional ethics. " Students also learned ways to communicate their ideas. " Interior decorators must learn how to com- municate their selections to clients, " Margaret Stephens, home economics specialist and interior decorator, said. Members said the greatest prob- lem facing interior designers was being recognized as professionals. In- terior design and architecture were closely related, but only the architect was called a " professional, " accord- ing to members. Top: Cynthia Moore and Richard VUlareal, Ulterior design seniors, present field advancement Ideas at an American Society of Interior Designers meeting Feb. 7. Bottom: Society members listen to discussions on workshops and portfolios at a business meeting. Janet Jottnton PROMT ROW: Doon. Rod, B < own. Catherine Michele Shaw. Richard A V.H.. real. Cynthia Carrol Moore. Ana Maria Melendez, TereM Lynn Konechne, Uia Kay Noble. Catherine Suun Miller SECOND ROW: Sandra Segura. Cheryl Lucille Candy. Robin Klmberly Mother. Jacqueline G Latham Olab. Jan Lin Stub- Medeld. Suun Bean CoHman. Robin Marie WUkei. Cindy La* Mann. Amy TIKord Oliver. Roae Marie Sakldo. Liu Anne WIMamton. Margaret Alice Miner THIRD ROW: Cynthia Etiabeth Oinnh. Victoria Lynne Vanduiee. Lori Kay Fkrklln. Danny Carrol Hurt. Victoria Johanna Shannon. Clara Irene Elian. Grace Yuchlng Parcy MacLaan Koo. Laura Janette Abbe. kl Tnj Slao POORTM ROW: Jaante Oegtrlch Schnurr. Marc! Artane Waymlre. Ltta Rima Aued. Sandra Kay Slanderer SheaVy Ann RobMns. Patricia Bel. Mary Jane Burn.. Keke Arm Page. Cynthia Lee Bowdry. Karl Jan Ewmg PVTH OW: Carolyn Jean Fonatca. Aau DanMa Gary. Wayne EKolt Taylor. Michel* Sutarme FarMan. Anta Marta Parry. Cynthia Lae Smith. Suun Eaiabeth Oeddle. Poly A Friday. Karen Beth Stem. Scon Barton Ptepenbrok. Ahren Wang BACK ROW: Mary L Rooke. Vki Paige HouMon American Society of Interior Designers X3