University of Kansas - Jayhawker Yearbook (Lawrence, KS)

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Plallllilllg GIIHIIIQS lbilllld ll! IOIIESO GIISISGIIIGMS Simultaneously studying, writing papers and planning a wedding were difficult tasks to balance in the busy lives of engaged college stu- dents. Clint Bradley, Agra senior, and his fiancee, Pam Frieling, Smith Center junior, were planning a summer 1998 wedding. After dating almost five years, Bradley de- cided it was time to pro- pose. The minute we started out it seemed perfect, but as the years went by it became more clear, Bradley said. To symbolize love and commitment, stu- dents often spent money they didn't have to purchase an engage- ment ring for their fiance. tphoto by Parsleyl is going to go, Frieling said. Bradley, who gradu- ated in May, was faced with the decision of whether to rent an apart- ment or buy a house for them. Jodi Sheetz, Overland Park senior, and her fiancee, Erik Faaborg, University of Missouri graduate, also faced stress with their engage- ment. Sheetz said it seemed natural and necessary to be engaged while still in school, There are times when I'd rather be planning our wedding than writing a paper, she said. 'KI knew all along that Pam and I were going to get married. When I knew I'd have a job after graduation, I decided to ask her. After they became engaged, Frieling said life changed a bit. Said, Now we're always planning. We have to decide where we'll live and where money For Sheetz, planning was a meaningful aspect of her relationship with Faaborg. Some of the joy of this relationship has been planning our futures together, Sheetz I look forward to being with him throughout all the stages of my lifef' Q y story by Brandey Chewning H3 10 Q student engagements

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