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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Sflld6IIfS I1IiX I'illllS While Ihillslills Smoke lingered above clusters of friends crowding the bars, laughter filled the rooms as students unwound from the stresses of col- lege life. However, cus- tomers weren't the only ones having a good time, bar employees also en- joyed themselves. Ryan Tracy, Overland Park senior, was one of the first to greet the stu- dents at The Yacht Club, 530 Wisconsin. Work- ing three or four times a week, Tracy found working at a bar one of the best jobs he had had. When school got a I David faehy. Lawrence sophomore w rk dth do ratthe Wa on Wheel Caf l4Ol Ohi St wher o e e o g e. o .. c he was responsible for collecting money and checking identihca- tion as well as marking the hands ofcustomers under the age of21. tphoto by Snyderp outlet. 'fWorking at The Yacht Club is good be- cause ofthe atmosphere. The bar provides a social outlet without spending too much money on go- ing out, Tracy said. After working at Bull Winkles, 1344 Tennes- see St., for just one year, Britny Fix, Lawrence se- nior, met more people than she had her first two years at the University of Kansas. Gflt has introduced me to a lot of different people and different as- pects of KU, Fix said. Working at local bars little hectic, Tracy, s co-workers understood. You can get a night off if you need it off, because they work around your schedulef, he said. ln addition to working with a flexible schedule, Tracyas job also served as a social story by Stephanie Kauffman Q 12 is 0 students workmg at bars also had financial benefits. ln order to make money, Fix gave a few pointers. f'The customers were at the bars to have a good time, and you have to be patient and friendly to keep people coming back and tipping. Q