Miami University - Recensio Yearbook (Oxford, OH)

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He always had a knack for making any meeting short, enjoyable, and informal. In most cases, he entered two or three minutes late. He attributed his tardiness to the fact that there were no parking spaces large enough for his green cadillac. I, however, contend that it always took him several tries to successfully parallel park!! He pre- sided over a meeting clad in a sweat suit, and a fraternity jacket with a brown handball glove dangling out of his pocket. However, business was conducted promptly and efficiently at all times. One Miami co-ed twho will remain namelessy said, HWhen you note his green eyes and blond hair he looks like the man every mother wishes her daughter will bring home. Even nowea-days that is a com- pliment. Over the last four years Rick Graves has been actively involved in many and varied types of organizations. He diligently worked for Miami Chest, for the Alumni Depart- ment as a host, and headed up the senior class as Presi- dent. Rick is a well rounded individual, a fierce com- petitor, an honor business student, and a superb athlete. Rick Graves will look back on his Miami years with no re- grets for past actions or lost opportunities because he took advantage of every opportunity available. His past actions can only be praised by all who ever worked with him. 22 As President of the Senate, Dick Aynes worked for one overriding principle - the right as well as the responsi- bility of students to participate as students in decisions and developments made within the University. He con- sistently presented this position and his views intelligently and with fairness to all sides of the issues. From my own contact and experience, I came to admire Dick for his in- tensity and endurance as well as for his frequent flashes of objective insight while considering a problem. As a final consideration, my personal feeling is that one of the most appealing suggestions Dick made was that we should for- get everything, sell all of our worldly possessions, emi- grate to Australia, and start over as bank robbers.

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There are certain individuals endowed with uncommon talents who never fail to amaze the rest of us by their attitudes, actions, and attainments. Regardless of the particular endeavor involved or the special facility re- quired, these unique persons seem naturally to stand apart from the rest: with some it is their artistic finesse that marks them, with others it is intellectual capacities, with still others it may be athletic prowess. And then there are the responsible leaders among us. To possess an al- most never-expendable source of drive and energy is a rare gift indeed; to utilize this gift to its best possible ad- vantage is yet still another rare feat. From concern ex- pressed over specific situations or states of affairs, by devotion pledged to resolving the situation, to the diligent perseverance directed towards reaching that end: it is through the demonstration of these qualities that an un- common leader is made known and recognized among us. In reflecting upon these requirements and the demands that they place upon concerned individuals within the student community, it seems quite fitting, and so very true for me to simply say, HHere has been just such a unique individual and responsible student leader - here has been my greatly-respected friend, Pam Burns. 21 In the past four years Rob Washburn has become pretty well known on campus. Well known for his sincerity and convictions, whether arguing against ex post facto legislation in the Student Affairs Council, or helping a freshman in Collins Hall. Well known for his determina- tion, whether his goal is getting that paper on Woodrow Wilson done, or refusing to give up on a new governance proposal. Well known for his ability to get a point across, whether it is to a senior member of the Board of Trustees, or to an eleven year old. Well known as a senior who, by the very force of his character, made Miami a better place to learn, a better place to live.

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x E WAKE Either tat everything always goes right for Sue Williams, or tbi she never lets on that anything goes wrong. It is hard to tell. Being President of AWS is not without its problems, and if 5000 Miami co-eds cantt create enough problems, the Dean of Womenis Office usually can. But in the face of these insurmountable odds, Sue managed with inimitable style and a quick smile for those of us who looked on in disbelief. The usual plethora of meetings that accom- panied such an office were no challenge. She made her presence felt by her genuine concern with the student's tespecially women'si role in the University. However, this seriousness was generously balanced with a quick wit and a tendency to laugh. If the dialogue became too heavy, she could shoot the Miami pie out of the sky with a fast joke or a clever, if not biting observation. Whether it was probing the Miami woman on birth control, juggling left- over piggy banks, laughing it up with the Kappas, or run- ning to meetings with agendas, reports, and doodle pads in tow, Sue showed everyone how to succeed at student leadership and have a great time doing it. 23 Thoughtful, dynamic, outgoing, fun-Ioving, friendly, and reflective at times, Denny Kern has been a real Miami pacesetter. He has gained the respect of all who know him; for he is the type of person who can be counted on. He has shown his dependability in times of calm and quiet as well as in crisis. Not afraid to experiment with new ideas, Denny has lent a new direction to the Greek System through his position as President of the Inter- fraternity Council. Having worked and participated in various aspects of the University, he has proven himself open-minded, considerate, perceptive, and able to express himself clearly and without hesitation. And yet, possessing that rare quality of being able to laugh at oneself, Denny has a well-developed sense of humor and a deep, genuine enjoyment. of life. Denny's own personal qualities and leadership capabilities have achieved much on Miami's campus, and they should continue to do so in the future.