La Salle University - Explorer Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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Nancy Trotter roots for her La Salle Softball team- mates as she peers through the fence of Hank de Vincent Field. Jim Murphy takes some time out of his partying schedule to study in the warm sun. Although col- lege life is a lot of fun, there are times when seri- ous studying is required. M ke Franko and Chris Mullen evaluate La Salle ' s ice cream with the earnestness of judges for Philadelphia magaine ' i Best of Philly edition. I lchael Wear, son of Kathy Wear, Director of Women ' s Athletics, interests himself with the jug machine before the start of a field hockey game. 11

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Sprung for Spring The migration south starts the first week of March and continues for the rest of the month. Droves upon droves flock to this southern paradise to es- cape the cruelties of the north — that is students, not birds. They come from ali parts of the country by car, bus, train and plane. Just as the sparrows return to Capistrano each year, so do the stu- dents return to Fort Lauderdale, Flor- ida. The event: Spring Break. To fully understand the lure of spend- ing a week in Ft. Lauderdale during spring break, picture a Jersey shore community such as Margate or Wild- wood during the peak of the summer season. Add several thousand young adults and the population of this Florida city is recreated. A party atmosphere prevails in a town that is taken over by college students eager to enjoy as much as possible in one short week. During this time, no holds are barred. This spring time ritual serves as a re- lease from school, lingering winter weather, and personal problems. On the beaches and in the bars, all is for- gotten. Papers, tests, and reading as- signments ore all left behind the minute the excursion commences. Spring break spent in Ft. Lauderdale is not a time to be concerned with the future. The underlying philosophy is to live for the moment. Even those students who were studious enough to include text- books as part of their baggage find that books serve other purposes than to provide information, such as pillows on the beach. A typical day begins early (after considering when the night before ended) — around 10:00 — as students drift to the beach to bask In the sun. Because of the sun ' s heat and intensity, the beaches become empty around 2:00; there ore also more important things to do now. About this time many bars begin happy hour and drink prices are at their lowest. Popular spots for the serious drinkers ore The Candy Store end The Button, Each has re- The inviting coastline of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida is a welcome sight to harried students during Spring Break. A quiet afternoon on the beach gives stu- dents a chance to recuperate from the previous night ' s activities. Some students take full advantage of being in Florida by spending a day at Sea Worid in Orian- do. Spectators are entertained by the playful antics of dolphins, sea lions, and otters. Vacationing students relax by the pool at the Ft Lauderdale Biltmore, Although it is the sun that is inviting nov . it is the water that is calling at moon- light. 12