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

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MADELON ANN WA-LSH Creenbrae, California MAJOR: SPANISH MINOIXZ ms'r4mv Sigma Delta Phi Amigos Anonymous '66 President '69 Spanish Club '69 Community Serviur- '66 President '69

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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

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MADELON WALSH Madelon is an ardent student. Leisure is a luxury rare- ly indulged, for between classes and a part-time job she feels there is little enough time for schoolwork. So, she keeps late hours and demands quiet from her family, although she cannot resist a disturbance from the baby, a playful Siamese kitten, now and then. Madelon has a passion for anything Spanish or Mexi- can-it rules her life. After spending a summer in Mex- ico with Amigos Anonymous, she chose Spanish as her major, and plans to become a high school Spanish teacher. I want to do more than just teach the language. I want to clear up a lot of misconceptions about the people and the culture. Superficiality is Madelon's first hate. She likes to get to the heart of the matter and can be somewhat philo- sophical. She has the ability to judge things objectively but can't help being a sentimentalist. Tears come easily, often to her embarrassment and frustration. Although she doesn't have time to do as much social- izing as she'd like, Madelon is a friendly, expansive person who loves a good party. Many of her summer weekends are spent at Lake Berryessa where she swims and waterskis, where there is the leisure she deserves. Madelon demands order in her life- she has eaten lunch with her grandmother every noon since freshman year, she has made this a part of her day. But she also demands a happy spontaneityg in spite of her sense of order, she faces the world with a carefree outlook. I43