Oregon State University - Beaver Yearbook (Corvallis, OR)

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urvival Tactics Financing college: an education in itself a Last spring term I worked two jobs: two nights on the graveyard shift for OSU security and as an Alpha Delta Pi houseboy. )) Mike Fnrace, Sophomore student in Liberal Arts Brent Hueth. freshman m science, works part-time at the Superette, a popular convenience store dose to campus, stating that working 10-15 hours only cuts into my TV time, not my study time. A college education was wonderful to have. For some, however, it was very difficult to achieve simply because the funds were not there. The majority of students financed their university education with a combination of financial aid, scholarships and work. Financial aid is nice to have but it's getting harder and harder to attain, insisted Andrea Steadman, a student who had difficulties obtaining her financial aid. I worked a regular 40 hour week this summer. However my schooling is paid for, I hope, by a GSL. I'm not sure because Guaranteed Student Loans are no longer guaranteed, said Libby Altstadt. Yet for some, working summers and part time during school was just not enough. Last spring term 1 worked two jobs: two nights on the graveyard shift for OSU security and as an Alpha Delta Pi house boy, said Mike Farace. My working totaled about 30 hours a week on top of 22 credit hours. Squad Leader for the Navy Drill Team, and a member of Alpha Sigma Phi. Susan Laird was another student in a similar situation. I was working for the Barometer, and the OSU Kerr Library'. 1 was working around 15 to 20 hours a week on top of 18 hours of school work. Scholarships were another way to pay for school. Football was authorized to give out 95 full rides. Men's and women's basketball were each allowed 15 full ride scholarships. Students with scholarships are under much pressure between performing and their studies. If they don't have to work, they probably won't, said Tom Dumont, with the Athletic office. There were not only sport-re- lated scholarships, but scholastic scholarships. 1 worked at the library around ten hours per week. That paid forspending money. I also have a Presidential scholarship which gives me SI,000 a year, plus it takes $333 off my tuition each term. My parents pay for room and board, and also the rest of the tuition that my scholarship doesn't pay for, said Patricia Rundt. Financial aid was given to at least 9,500 students annually. The financial assistance averaged $2,500 per student per year. During the 1985-86 school year approximately $24 million in assistance was provided. Sixty percent of OSU students received financial aid. Whether from loans, scholarships, working or just plain calling home to mom and dad, OSU students found financing college to be an education in itself. □ by Dannell Brown Another customer is helped by Brent Hueth and Mike Scott. Junior in computer science at the Superette at 1:30 am. where beer and pop are big sellers. Hilluin SthiMSth Survival Tactics 17

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W.llum SchlldtvKh Pat Jensen, junior in electrical engineering, cuts greek letters with a stencil machine to be applied later to sweatshirts sold at Balfour House on Monroe Street. Cleaning out fall term print orders from Oregon State classes. Holly Hardin, senior in education, makes room at Kin-ko s for winter term's orders from professors. Karen Bell, senior In science, prepares new files for winter term printing orders at Kinko's on Monroe for students to order for classes winter term. 16 Survival Tactics

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Disease and age end an era of memories On a cool, crisp Saturday morning, a group of OSU alumni, students and visitors gathered to toast their dear old friend that had been standing guard over this campus for well over a century. Known more to an older generation of Beavers, this otherwise ordinary Canadian poplar tree was nicknamed the Tryst-ing Tree because of the unique services it provided. A clandes-tine meeting arranged by lovers, is the dictionary definition for tryst. This is precisely what the tree provided. It was a place for young lovers who had met in school to secretly meet. In the 1920 Beaver Yearbook, the Trysting Tree is pictured by daylight and moonlight with an inscription beneath it stating, Full many a tender fancy then — This old tree brings to mind. For him who wanders once again. In paths of Auld Lange Syne. I love to wander on the pathway down to the Trysting Tree ... These words from the OSU Alma Mater gives honorable mention to this monument. Standing just north of Education Hall, it was one of the earliest trees planted on the 35 acre farm that became Corvallis College. Despite all the sentimental value attached to the tree, it had to be cut down on September 27 because of advanced decaying of the trunk and limbs. The Trysting Tree ceremony, planned by the OSU office of University Relations, was held under the tree in the morning. OSU President John Byrne was present and gave a short talk followed by the singing of the Alma Mater by OSU music students who concluded the ceremony. It's been there all this time. It's been a meeting place for me, a very special meeting place, said Estelle Barklow, an OSU graduate of the class of 1925. She called the ceremony very well done, but admitted a little sadness seeing the tree cut down. Tom Caffa .o, a Corvallis tree specialist appropriately dressed in a suit, began the removal of the Trysting Tree by cutting away some of its smaller branches after the conclusion of President John Byrnne and his wife. Shirley, along with several alumni members of Oregon State toast the Trysting Tree with sparkling apple cider on a brisk Saturday morning. the Alma Mater. Barklow took home a cutting from the tree to serve as a mo-men to for all the special memories the tree gave her. Nothing remains of the tree except a rock with a weathered inscription 1901 on it. The plaque was presented as a gift for the university by the graduating class of 1901. Perhaps anticipating the tree's unfortunate fate, the 1981 horticulture students have taken a cutting from the Trysting Tree and planted it. Today Trysting Tree II stands strong and proud at 15 feet, ready to carry on the great tradition of its predecessor. At the same time that the Trysting Tree II was planted, the OSU Dad's and Mom's club built a bench next to it, possibly hoping that in years to come students roaming the campus in search of a place to rest will come across the bench. It is a perfect spot to sit and chat with friends, and to enjoy a beautiful day beneath the branches of the Trysting Tree II. □ by Diana DeStafeno A crowd sings the OSU Alma Mater under the Trysting Tree near Benton Hall. Trysting Tradition Dies Mjrk Crwmmti Corvallis tree specialist Tom Cafazzo surveys the task of cutting down the Trysting Tree. Mm Crummrlt ■ I » •« 18 Trysting Tree