Millersville University - Touchstone Yearbook (Millersville, PA)

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I( cannot be said that the men of Millers-ville ate not active. Guys could always be seen playing some kind of sport with their friends. Photo by Patrick Morgan The Gilbert Beach resumes its flock of sun worshippers. After a long cold winter, many students donned their summer clothes and took to the outdoors. Photo by Patrick Morgan Enjoying the spring days. John Ocutt and man s best friend Dude share in a -relaxing game ol catch. Friends did not necessarily have to be human Photo by Patrick Morgan The guys of 9-D Brookwood take a needed break from student life Friends were seen all over Brookwood partying and kicking back. enjoying the good life. Photo by Patrick Morgan Megan. Maria. Jeannie. and MaryPat of 9-H Brookwood find their front porch the perfect place to check out the men, Friends made while in the dorms, made perfect off-campus roommates Photo by Patrick Morgan Lori Blizzard and Wendy Gregor stop and smile for the camera. Where ever one looked, friends were hanging out together. Photo by Patrick Morgan Friends • 25

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They stick by us through thick and thin and its time to say Thank You For Being A Friend ------------by Tracey Short----------- College has always been thought of as a social situation. For all students, it provides a chance to meet and make new friends. Some students come to the 'ville knowing many and some came knowing no one. Not knowing anyone is often hard for many to adjust to. but some new students enjoy the opportunity to become acquainted with new individuals. After coming to M.CJ. and knowing no one here, sophomore J. P. Cardos said I felt pretty good. I wanted to meet a whole new bunch of people.” However, most students remain in contact with their friends at home. Freshman Beth Shoenfelt thinks that her friends from home are closer to her than her friends at Millersville because the people at home know more about her and her life. Freshman Stacy Chicton feels closer to her friends at Millersville because of the necessity to have someone close by to talk to. Many different people come to college with different values and tastes. These differences give everyone the chance to make new friends and develop new interests. Almost everyone is able to find at least one person that he or she can relate to and be friendly with. Many social situations are present at school. Everyday there are classes to attend, meetings for clubs or sports, or parties to go to. These activities enable students to interact with others. Even ordinary situations, such as eating lunch or watching TV with your roommate provide a social experience. Many students came to Millersville already having a boyfriend or girlfriend from home. Distance often makes the relationship hard, but most students feel that it makes the times they can spend together with that special someone more meaningful.'lts like having my cake and eating it too. said freshman Susan Massarini. I can have fun here without him and fun when I'm with him. But some find the distance very hard. Junior D. J. Michaels feels that being apart makes you more independent and stronger, but you better yourself so that when you are finally together you will be able to give 100%. Many students have romantic relationships with other students here at Millersville. There's no distance and no restraints on the relationship at school. Sophomore Tony Malatesta said being close makes it easier because you can see her a lot more and spend more time with her.” Meeting friends is what college is all about, but most students keep friendships with people from home. Sometimes romances develop, but sometimes students date people from other schools. On the whole, most Millersville students agree that this campus has a friendly atmosphere. All a student has to do is go out and look — the opportunity to meet new people is always there. 24 • friends

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As the Ville turns, so do the Days Of Our Student Lives -------by Jen Crissman---------1 s ' Quick, you unlock the door, and I'll turn on the TV These sentiments were often heard echoing throughout the hallways of the dorms all over campus during the afternoon. Soap operas were an extremely important aspect to many college students. While some liked to watch them for a little entertainment, others were die hard fans that would do practically anything to watch their favorite soap. For those college students who were lucky enough, they could plan their entire schedule so they had no afternoon classes. They were free to watch their soaps without the horrible interuption of trudging off to class. For those who were not so lucky, and had to go to afternoon classes, there were other alternatives. Many students kept VCR's in their rooms and taped the soaps while other students made their friends watch the soaps and take notes for them on what happens. However, no matter where you went on campus — the SMAC or any dorm — you were bound to see a TV on with a soap playing. There were always crowds gathered around the TV in the dorm lobbies and in rooms. Occasionally. one would hear comments and simultaneous cries: Eva is marrying an Alden for the third time?: Nina is pregnent and Philip is the father?: Cruz is in jail for life?: and Mike is the twin's father?! Yes. these statements epitamized the typical college student's attempt to break from reality and let themselves enter the magical, mystical fantasy world of the soaps! tuiiiiwl Doug Bishop and Hare Flockcn decide to give soaps a try and are totally captivated with looks of awe Suprisingly enough, many students get hooked because of their early a.m classes Photo hv Lise Smith 26 • Soaps