Mount Union College - Unonian Yearbook (Alliance, OH)

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sses parents with a smile at credit for revitalizing WRMU after the . . . . . . . . . + Members of the Class of 1987.

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strongly tied to this exper- ience is the opportunity for growth and personal learn- ing on the part of the stu- dents who participate. This is exciting to watch and facili- tate. |have been involved in no other single experience that seems to have the po- tential for personal growth than the wilderness trip has. It pushes people beyond their self-imposed limits. The changes in such important personal characteristics as self-confidence of belief in oneself, ability to work to- gether effectively as a member of a team and leadership skills are quite sig- nificant. I've seen some dra- matic changes in such char- acteristics over the years and this, probably more than any one single factor, influ- ences my decision to contin- ue this program. The third major influence on my decision is the oppor- tunity this experience gives me to meet students on a more personal level — the chance to really get to know them in a way that classroom experiences by themselves seldom offer. Be- ing able to have such rela- tionships was a primary moti- vator of mine for going into to be involved in the exper- ience. And as long as there are students who feel the same way, the trip will con- tinue to be offered. the teaching and counseling professions and for taking a position at a small college. This factor helps make the whole educational process more enriching for me and certainly more enjoyable. These, then, are the fac- tors that most influence my decision. At present, the payoffs seem to outweigh the costs and so | continue Steve Kramer Once again, unpredictable Ohio weather — 70° and sunny on November 2 and 30° and windy on November 4. Quote of the Day 8 12 86 Dr. Kramer: “You guys want to hear some- thing funny?’’ Group of 10: (in unison) “What?” Dr. Kramer: “All of those pictures I’ve been taking are no good, | didn’t have any film in the camera.”

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| Two Arab terrorists stormed Istanbul’s main synagogue on September 6, killing more than 20 me PPes with submachine-gun fire. When police arrived, the terrorists detonated hand Fenades and killed themselves. The Cosby Show's top-rating family | ... In fhe News »weet Victory — New York Mets Gary Carter is lifted nthe air by relief pitcher Jesse Orosco following the et 8-5 victory over the Boston Red Sox in the sev- en th game of the World Series at New York's Shea New York Giants’ Coach Bill Parcells and his team stole the 1987 Superbowl crown from the Denver Broncos. Cleveland Browns were in contending .., Close, but no cigar. Among the celebrities who died in 1986 were singer Kate Smith who died June 417 of respiratory arrest at the age of 79; Benny Goodman, the King of Swing, died June 13, apparently of cardiac arrest; James Cagney, one of Hollywood's famous toughguys, died March 30 at the age of 86; and Ted Knight, best known for his role in the television series ‘The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” died August 26 of cancer at the age of 62. AW)