Evangel University - Lancer Yearbook (Springfield, MO)

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While Phil Martin, senior, studies, his wife, JoAnn, relaxes with a blanket and a magazine. The Martins spent many evenings like this during the football season. 1 90 Football Feature. Through playing the field Players' wives settle do wn to school, job, home hile most girls sat Waround and dreamed of dating a football player, a few were at home cooking, washing, cleaning, and doing the many other house-wife activities for their football player. These girls were pretty special people, for not many could handle the loneliness and frustration that comes with being married to any varsity- sport player. Theresa Flannigan, wife of senior Terry Flannigan, spent much time at home with their two sons of four years and one year. She said, I get tired of being at home all day with the kids. It's lonely eating supper with the kids all the time. Finances were a major concern since the athletes don't have time to work. John Picolo's wife, BronWyn, for example, worked as the PlacementwAlumni office se- cretary to help their budget. Away games brought the Tom Quick IoAnn Martin, wife of Phil Martin, senior, talks with one of their many acquaintances. Mrs. Martin did Phil's typing for classes, as well as the usual housewife duties. I greatest loneliness. Although the wives went to the away games, they couldn't spend much time with their hus- bands. Friendships were estab- lished with each other because they shared common circum- stances and feelings. Being married to an ath- lete did have its bright spots. Shirley Drury, junior, wife of senior Rod Drury, said I like to see him play. I can tell if he is doing good. Mrs. Flannigan commented, I enjoy being married to someone as good as Terry is. The season was discouraging when I see how hard he works. AnnMarie Rigby, wife of senior Charlie Rigby, ex- plained that she experienced more growing than prestige or glory. I'l learned what a foot- ball player really goes through. The players get physically and mentally tired because there's a lot of work involved, said Mrs. Rigby. It has taught me how to really understand, not to be selfish. Mrs. Drury stated she enjoyed the ministry of the team most. The prayer meet- ings, the concern of the coaches and players for each other, and the rallies were an important part of the cru- saders' teams. Watching Rod grow in relationships has helped me, she said. The discovery that athletes are just like everyone else may destroy the dreams of some girls. For wives, however, it is just another part of the hectic schedule they must work around in order to spend time with their husbands. e Tom Quid: i

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7eld v, home at physically and because there's involved, said I has taught me understand, not er stated she ministry of the 1e prayer meet- mcern of the players for each a rallies were an rt of the cru- Watching Rod Iationships has she said. very that athletes Ieryone else may ireams of some :5, however, it is art of the hectic ey must work er to spend time sbands. Tom QUid' The number three doesn't mean much for most, but for AnnMarie Rigby it means everything. Charlie Rigby, senior, was the part of the starting line-up for the Crusaders football team. Shirley Drury; junior, measures the brown sugar for the cookies she's making. Mrs. Drury, an English major kept long hours as a student and a wife. Photo by Tom Quick looking for a cookie recipe, Shirley Drury, junior, wife of senior Rod Drury, prepares to make a batch for Rod and some friends who came to study. Tom Quick Football Feature 191