Northeastern State University - Tsa La Gi Yearbook (Tahlequah, OK)

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Wt P , ft ,,, Time Cut Things began to happen as the clock tower chimed the 5 p.m. tune. After the classrooms were empty and the faculty parking lots were vacated, students began the second part of their day -- night. Whether it was Saturday or Tuesday, everyone managed to find a relaxing way to unwind. At least, most did. Some poor souls spent their evenings with more books. The library became a hideaway as many resigned themselves to late night research. Mike Harmon and Shawn Harris found refuge in their dorm. lf I went to the library I wouldn't get any study- ing done, Harris said. I would always see friends and talk to them instead of studying. lf I stayed in my room I could lock the door and make myself study. Other students followed Harmon's example and sought the privacy of home to study or relax. Harris found respite in the lounge. inthe dorm relaxing, play- ing pool, or watching television was where I would be for a couple of hours after class every day. I wouldn't think about school, Harmon said. Then l'd try to find a little excitement. The Fitness Center was another favorite place to relieve tension. Students could swim, play racquetball or basketball, lift weights or do aerobics. Some enjoyed just watching the action while others worked up a sweat. There were always other options. It didn't have to be a Saturday night to find some fun. If you wanted action all you had to do was ask. There was always something going on somewhere. Many campus inhabitants rented movies, some joined special interest groups, and others frequented the clubs close to campus. Diamond Lil's Cantina, El Paso's and Granny's Attic provided a place where friends could gather for dancing and refreshments. We like to dance, said junior Hazel McDowell. The best place to party had to be EI Paso's on ladies night. It wasn't the place as much as it was the people. So, when quiet settled on the main campus, after- hours entertainment was just getting started in other places. Activities as varied as our students held many captive through much of the night until dawn called them back to responsibility and another day of lectures and books. H Darryl Thomas Attending sports events is a favorite pastime for many students. Soc- cer fans Deann Andrews, Danna Bramwell and Jan Mixon always managed to find time for relaxing on a blanket and enjoying the action on the field. tPhoto - Mike Brownj Students show their school spirit and support our team players by attending the many pep rallies held on campus. Hotdogs and drinls were an additional reward for participation. These enthusiasts did their part in consuming the complimentary refreshments. fPhoto - Nicole Hauserj -if Leisure Time . t- 29

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When the weather is nice students can always find something to do with their spare time. When not par- ticipating in school functions, some students created their own merriment. Robert Yadon, co-founder of fris- bee golf, always made time to practice before a tour- nament. iPhoto - Nicole Hauserj .1 X M V,.l,cA,,bbV Students and faculty are encouraged to par- ticipate in campus activities. June Jones, Monica Rountree and Jeff Green took part in the annual Pride and Appreciation Day celebration. iPhoto - Nicole Hauserj The team-relay race down the Illinois River always provides exciting competition. Clay Allen brought his canoe to rest on the bank after the first leg of the race was completed, then proceeded to flnd a place where he could cheer his teammates on to the finish line. iPhoto - Mike Brownj Campus Life Q 2 8 E251 'tt wo. l . - K .. V:., rl. ' t Q QM! P5 'Q K fi V' 4 0. 1' . , . , I.: V1 AY . fat f - rs, .f L-if . 1- ,435 -- - f-.f t L 52 z -'iff . I W , . 1 .E 3 'S R E 4 n

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School 8: Work Priorities played an important role in how stu- if dents and teachers spent their time. For those who divided their time between school and job, finding enough time for everything that needed to be done was often frustrating but had to be accomplished. Going to school might have been enough for some people, but many found that a job after class was es- sential for survival. I had a rigid schedule, so I had to make time for things that had to be done, said junior Jenny Brophy. Brophy, full-time student and accessories buyer for a furniture store saw advantages and disadvantages to working and going to school. lt kept my mind active. I wasn't around campus as much as I would have liked. Instead of running around with my friends, I always had to go to work, said Brophy. Joel Sherrill, sophomore, worked 15 to 20 hours a week at a local grocery store. He was also enrolled in 12 hours of classes and was concerned about his job interfering with schoolwork. When I had to take ex- ams, my job probably had some effect on the results, especially if I had to work the night before, he said. Although making time for classes and a job seemed to be workin itself, Sherrill found that it was a necessi- ty. Sometimes when l'd get out of class, I really didn't want to go to work. And sometimes after l'd worked at night I really didn't feel like going to class the next morn- ing. lt was something I had to do to get through school, said Sherrill. For some students staying busy had advantages. lt kept me out of trouble. l'd have had more time to goof off if I hadn't had to work, said sophomore Micah Brown Whether in class or on the job, pleasant days make it difficult to stay inside and keep your mind on what you are doing. Robert Kinkaad took advantage of an unseasonably warm day and did some of his homework outside. tPhoto - Todd Johnsonj Campus kite X53 0 who worked at a restaurant five days a week. Students were not the only ones on campus that found it necessary to work outside the classroom. Dr. Dan DeLoache, professor of education, estimated that 50 percent of the instructors on campus had other jobs as well. People just couldn't maintain the quality of life they were accustomed to on a teacher's salary. They had to have something else to supplement that income, said DeLoache. Dr. Amy Blackburn, associate professor of education and psychology, maintained a private practice as a licensed counselor in partnership with Dr. Dan Fuller. I worked most of the day. That was really all I did. That took most of my time. I either taught at night or worked at night, said Blackburn. As part of her job, Blackburn taught counseling, which included a night class in Tulsa once a week in addition to running her practice in Muskogee. Limiting our work to education probably would have been enough for all of us, but somehow our budgets usually didn't agree. It did make a difference to be work- ing at what you had been trained for as opposed to go- ing to classes for six hours, then sewing hamburgers for six hours and then doing homework. For students and teachers alike, there just didn't seem to be enough hours in the day. H Jenny Jackson , Q' jobs, whether on campus or off, are few and far between. Many 1: tions were filled before school even started. CharIle's Chicken emplo Micah Brown, like most toiling students, had to put studies aside after the workday was finished. iPhoto - Nicole Hauserj 'Y '11 1