Clarion University of Pennsylvania - Sequelle Yearbook (Clarion, PA)

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THE NEW CHI ' S IN TOWN! Friendships come and go during tine four year experience leaving behind menn- ories and emotions that are felt only com- pletely by those involved in the relationship. The way you feel about a friend is something only you can feel, it ' s personal. Because friendships produce in- tangibles it is a unique experience for those involved when something tangible evolves from a friendship. Through the efforts of a unique group of friends the Delta Chi fraternity has emerged a strong brotherhood. The fall of 1983 saw what was once an idea between Jay Slodbozian, Pat Griffin, and Chris Waltenbaugh became their reality. The Delta Chi ' s were on their way. Meetings were held, interested students began to emerge and ideas of what they wanted from a fraternity started to click together. IFC was petitioned and the campus char- ter was granted, but even before they got a charter campus awareness was begin- ning to form. It was as if one day there were Delta Chi jackets everywhere and people began to take notice. An even more important undertaking was their full participation in Greek Week. In the words of Chris Waltenbaugh That ' s the first time we felt like a real fraternity. The real identifier was their efforts in Greek Sing, combining the talents of many of their brothers which had complete endorse- ment of the audience. Louie, Louie nev- er sounded so good. The future for the Delta Chi ' s looks good. In October they were initiated at Penn State, also initiated was their advi- sor Mr. Bill Lloyd. During their first rush party of the fall semester they handed out over 400 cups. As a result another pledge class was taken on, a sure sign of the continuance of the Delta Chi Fraternity. All of this is especially extraordinary whe it is considered that it all happened in les than a year. It took one year for thre friends to build a Frat ... it took less tha a year for the rest of the campus to tak notice of them. It ' s going to take mor than a lifetime to break the bond of frienc ship between those first brothers. -Mary-Alice OzechosI '

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BETWEEN THE RAINDROPS WE ARE FRIENDS Bill Lloyd An open door policy creates a climate bf trust and credibility. The policy initiates nformal gatherings as well as nnore formal meetings. It is this policy which has fos- ered many a friendship between student land faculty. It has been my personal ex- loerience that those profs, who are perpe- trators of an Open Door, or at least Open poor type of behavior, see more of their Students and become more than just in- structor or advisor, rather they become [hose who teach, as well as learn, both nside and outside the classroom. One such prof who takes the Open Door policy literally, is Bill Lloyd. It is not unusual for his door to be open and his pffice filled with students, both Comm. najors and otherwise. There are those who come to cry on his shoulder and hose who come in to listen to his corny if lot old stories. Mr. Lloyd is honest about 9 lis feelings, outside the classroom his stu- s jents are his friends. As with any circle of i fiends some are closer than others. One 3 uch friendship is his and Janet Sobak ' s. t Theirs is one that had its roots in the stan- r lard advisor-advisee relationship. Janet, -Ivho was seeking a change in her major went in search of answers and found Bill -loyd. He offered some of the answers to he switch in majors and his support in the jrocess. They do not view, in retrospect, their ' riendship as one which was carefree. In- stead they both see it as a time when each leeded some one to talk to, share with and learn from. As with any friendship there are ups and downs, fights and close- ness. The fact that they are student and professor does not ensure smooth sailing. It does ensure a friendship that works at togetherness and finding time to talk about the meaning of life or the meaning of Research. As I interviewed them I watched for m what I considered signals of a good friend- ship, I learned that a really solid relation- ship is based on respect for each other, not one hundred percent agreement. It is that mutual respect that will maintain their friendship. tvlary-Alice Ozechoski