Avila University - Anthem Yearbook (Kansas City, MO)

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RESIDENCE LIFE DEAR DIARY: Today I begon o new life — college life. I enjoy my newly found independence. I hove the chance to moke my own de- cisions. However, along with this independ- ence comes certain responsibilities. For in- stance, I hove learned the importance of keeping o doily schedule and setting pri- orities (I never thought I would ever hear myself soy that). I hove learned to balance my checkbook — 1 kid you not; and I now use a measuring cup when calculating the amount of soop to use in the washer. I am developing an appreciation for the finer joys of life . . . you know, study breaks, Avila food, parties, gomes, and friends. I enjoy study breaks so much that I take them before and after studying. My friends and I are big on gomes, sometimes college seems like a second childhood. Ve enjoy getting together and acting goofy; we have water fights, play soccer in the hallway, play twister (yeah it ' s still around), or boogie to tunes in our rooms . . . the funny thing is I don ' t know why! I guess you could say its our way of relaxing . . . ”yeoh that ' s the ticket! What I enjoy the most about this new life are the friend- ships I have made. I don ' t know . . . it ' s just something special knowing that you have a friend. — Robert Scoles and Patrick Wood Liz Von Nore Oh embraceable you! Rick Trumon ond Kassie Dougherfy exchange worm expressions of love — isn’t that special!?! 16 Residence Life

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Moryo Anne Ripperberger piles on rhe trimmings os she enjo rhe spreod provided or rhe Homecoming Donee held or rt Plaza Embossy Suites, sponsored by Student Union Board. With o record crowd peering from rhe Avalanche hillsid ' Alex Aimon gains control of rhe soccer ball to help Avila w against Rockhurst, 0-2, rhe week before homecoming. So, how do you like your marshmallows, medium-rare c well-done? , asks Susanna Putz of the RHA homecoming bo — fire. Liso Shore

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R.A.ing : WHAT IT IS Delow RA ' s Deb Amos and Mark Hoffman shore o little staff support Bottom The 1987-88 Residence Hall Staff left to right Shoron O ' Reilly, Jonet Aguirre, Micki Show, Mark Hoffman, Beth Moren, Mory Godlew- ski, Darrin Nooh, ond Deb Amos The residence halls are facilitated by a staff of six student R.A. ' s (Resident Assistants) and two staff members, Beth Moren, Director of Residence Life, and Mary Godlewski, Ass’t. Director of Residence Life and Marian Centre Manager. Below right Seriously, I never ployed o gome of pool in my life, ' ’ cloims Jonet Aguirre as she challenges Tino Caldwell But little do we realize — how much time and energy goes into the job of an R.A.. The R.A.’s are responsible for programming, are a liaison between faculty and administration, enforce residence hall policies, provide safety and security, have general admin- istrative task, and build community, said Beth Moren. I look for someone who ' s o good tole model, effective leader . . . someone who wonts to leorn and is interested in continuing that process . . . someone who genuinel y cares about others . . . a hard worker . . . someone who is enthusiastic,” added Beth. When asked What it is like being an R A.?”, Mark Hoffman, a first year R.A. commented by saying, We do a lot of things to show we really care. We ore more of a friend than an authority.” It challenges me — I have to schedule my stuff, with R.A. stuff. It shows me I can cope with responsibility, and still come out on top!” added Janet Aguirre, also a first year R.A. It’s tough. There are times when you just wont to run to your room, ond close your door; but you can ' t. You want to be a regular student; but you can ' t. It ' s a challenge — you learn a lor about yourself when the work piles up . . . it ' s a growing experience,” concluded Deb Amos, o third semester R.A.. — Patrick Wood Condls Donell Mark Rice