Pepperdine University - Promenade Yearbook (Malibu, CA)

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1. The library is used for more Hum just studying by these two students. 2. Jan Nelson and Victor McCarty share romantic moments on the shores of Latigo Bay. 3. David Ait-chison and Grace Foreman spend time together at the fountain between classes. 4. Cynthia Salxado and Jerome Kaiser head for the next event during the filming of Battle of the Network Stars. 5. Lifetime friends are often made at Camp Pcp-perdine. 6. Vinnie Butta surprises Laurel Stevens with a passionate kiss. 14 Cnupitf.

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1. Bev Bolton, Diana Burt and Sherry Tobin pull for victory- during Battle of the Pepperdine Stars. 2. Dr. Norman Hughes gives a great squeeze to his teammate in n Pop-Thc-Balloon contest. 3. Club members prepare tasty shish knbobs to feed the hungry hordes. 4. The symbolic hot air balloon shifts and tugs at its ropes in the windy rain. 5. .Mrs. Helen Pepperdine welcomes Dolores to her new home. 6. Crowds of visitors create a festive mood.

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Making a vast amount of i i Rounding that last curve, there it was, Phillips Theme Tower, which heralded the beginning of our college years at Pepperdine. Going up Seaver Drive, our minds were cluttered with nervous thoughts: Will I like it here? Will I make new friends? Will anyone compare to that special person whom I left at home? This was the place where our new stage in life began. As freshmen, we had the tendency to try to make as many new friends as possible. Boy. I can remember those daysrecalled senior Lisa Poe. when every person that I passed in the halls or around campus gave a great big 'hello!' This was their way of saying 'We are all in the same boat: new and eager to make new friends.' Then, as time went on and the newness wore off. the big smile and friendly hello” turned into a casual smile and a muttered hi. It appeared that people were becoming more involved in school and had less time to socialize—that is, until Thursday night came around. Pepperdine weekends started on Thursday night. First, it's off to Straw Hat. then when that gets boring, you usually see all of your friends up at Trancas, said senior Bob lezza. Trancas is a place where students can listen to some great bands and do a little dancing too! This is also where the men can check out the women and vice versa. 'The biggest problem with men and women at Pepperdine is that the women outnumber the men. observed senior Heidi Tarlow. That was the common fallacy. At the beginning of the year, rumors circulated that the ratio was 5:1. up dramatically from the purported 3:1 ratio of the previous year. It always seems as though there are more women at Pepperdine than men, but actually, the ratio was 1:1.4 last fall. Despite widespread, popular student belief in the outrageous female to male ratios and the unfortunate reputation Pepperdine holds for having a poor social life, campus couples can and did exist. Ideally. Pepperdine provides the perfect setting for lovers. With its colorful sunsets and breathtaking ocean views, couples were often seen around campus enjoying the beauty and romantic atmosphere. All of this probably sounds storybook”—perhaps fiction to those who know the school well. Just how easy was it to find that special girl or guy? Well, Payson Library was known to be a fun socializing place. Instead of going to the library to study, many students went to meet up with their friends or make new ones. Another hot spot was the fountain. Located in the heart of the campus, it and the surrounding plaza served as a perfect place to meet and see people. Here, we could find out just what class that girl or guy we'd been eyeing had. Attested senior Joan Luttrell, The college atmosphere at Pepperdine gave me the chance to meet a wide variety of people. Since the school is rather small. I got to know people pretty well. For me. it was easy to find that special someone. One thing seemed certain: even if we hadn't met that special someone. by graduation, we had the opportunity to make a vast amount of friendships. As we made our fray down Seaver Drive as graduating seniors, we took a last look at Phillips Theme Tower. Our minds were cluttered with thoughts of Will I ever get the chance to come back and visit Pepperdine? Will 1 ever see my good friends again? Will I end up marrying that special person whom I met at Pepperdine? These thoughts were part of the happy memories of our college years, memories to be taken into our next stage of life. —by Daren Ebbert FntMt 1 CfUfHen