McNeese State University - Log Yearbook (Lake Charles, LA)

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-. ometimes we wonder if the . word ‘‘student’’ is an ad- equate description of what we are. When we hear the word “‘student,’’ we usually think of someone who does nothing but study, or at least looks as if he is. Actually, students are multi- RON STEWART goes stomping to the beat during the fall Probate Show, performed by Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. 90 Student Life @) talented, super-functional mech- anisms who are required not only to attend school but maintain some semblance to ‘‘adults.’’ Con- sidering the fact that McNeese is a world of its own, students are in essence required to lead two lives: one on campus and one off cam- pus. We all know the problems of off-campus life, yet the on- campus life, at times, can be even more demanding. The worst nightmare of a stu- dent is undoubtedly registration; and then there are finals and mis- placed Scantron cards. But life as a student can prove to be an ex- citing experience. Getting togeth- er with fellow dorm mates and so- rority and fraternity sisters and brothers are only a few of the ben- efits of being a college student. Even while we are frantically run- ning about with insomnia and wor- ry of completing a research paper, there are still those wonderful ex- periences that only a college stu- dent can understand — like Spring Fling, the last basketball victory, Alpha Phi Alphas’s Stomp Show and the Jazz Ensemble’s outdoor concert. It is a multi-faceted world where there are no boundaries. DEREK CONNER and Stephanie Bogle pair off as the guys party with the gals in the Kappa Alpha Chi Omega Exchange. WILLIAM BRITTON and Carla Hawkins show the intrigue and enthusiasm of the “‘academic”’ student. MCNEESE FANS huddle to display their support for the blue Cowboys during a football game.

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NORMAN WARD epitomizes the ‘‘typical college student” with his expertise in the fine arts of dining and dressing. SANTIAGO PEREZ takes a breather from the havoc of stu- dent life. Student Life 89

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AH VONDA GIBSON makes big waves in her struggle for victory in an Intramural water sport. MAKING THE MOST of his time, “D.C.” catches up on the news while keeping up with the latest music hits. Student Life 91