Dominican College of San Rafael - Firebrand Yearbook (San Rafael, CA)

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GAYLE -MARIE U-BHAUS Mill Valley, California MAJOR! SOCIOLOGY MINUII2 SPANISH Cummunily Scrvicc '00, '67, '68

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JOANN TORLAI JoAnn greets each morning with a Cheshire grin, re- gardless of weather forecast or the number of problems to be faced that day. And her grin often flashes through- out her well-organized day. To the casual onlooker, Jo- Ann appears the happy-go-lucky type. But happy-go- lucky often indicates carefree and rather hang-loose, un- derneath, JoAnn is neither of these. Her system is to plan aheadg she takes advantage of her self-developed organi- zational talent. Constantly on the go, she approaches school projects and extracurricular activities confidently, with the idea of doing the best she can. Those who know ,lo best are familiar with another side of her Italian nature-a rarely expressed moodiness, often an occasion for comic relief on an extra-tense day. An atmosphere of silence in contrast to one of loud verbal explosions indicates that .lo's sensitivity has been aroused. Her candid comments, sometimes tactless, are never- theless spontaneous counterparts of her honesty. A wrinkled nose is a signal that JoAnn is in deep thought. With a few moments to herself Jo may perhaps be motivated into contemplation by her favorite song, Al di Laf' and the dream of a perfect World. However, when wrinkles fade, so do Utopian ideas. For, in the last analysis, Jo rather likes reality. I39

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GAYLE UBHAUS Gayle may be petite, however, she is anything but a small person. A sociology major, her world-view is not limited to her physical locality. Her interests are likewise all-encompassing. But she especially enjoys a vital at- mosphere: skiing, dancing, parties, and people full of life. Because of her lively nature Gayle was aptly named. Like the weather phenomenon, she is here, there, and everywhere-seemingly all at once. She is often glimpsed speeding around in her green sportscar . . . never failing to keep an appointment . . . usually arriving a little late. Yet amidst the whirl of her many activities she retains her private life with her family and closest friends. The warm gaylef' of course, is a herald of Spring- time! The season is known to have arrived when Gayle announces that she has 'Lbeach in her soul , then she may be found playing football in the surf or constructing sand castles, accompanying her activity with peals of laugh- ter. Her spirit of fun is as contagious as her laugh itself, affectionately described as a cross between a donkey bray and a hyena giggle. When she spies a glimmer of humor in the worst of situations her amusement is in- fectious. And yet there is a serious thoughtfulness about Gayle. Part of the fascination she invokes is the mystery of what she is really thinking . . . Getting to know her is a fresh, enjoyable, and endless experience. I4l