Pepperdine University - Promenade Yearbook (Malibu, CA)

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OwM Vi Facing page from left. Jennifer Johnson and a friend people-watch between classes. Foreign student James Gibson-Horrocks enjoys the California lifestyle. Clockwise from top left. Jan Strand enjoys frozen yogurt from the Galley. Sun worshippers Lisa Heinz and Sue Dawson talk with a friend. Elaheh Zianour points to someone near the fountain. Mike Heisler, John Croft. Steve North. Saicd Javid and Robyn Little smile about their weekend plans. 6 Student Perspectives

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 Pepperdine Perspectives Looking back at 1984-1985 Pepperdine means different things to everyone. Descriptions could include terms like Malibu, the beach, the Colony, Olympics, water polo. Church of Christ, no dancing. I.atigo. BMW’s, Dr. Howard White, Heritage, Man and Science, the Waves, convo, the Galley and preregistration. No two definitions will ever be the same because everyone has a different perspective on Pepperdine. The 1984-85 Impressions Staff searched out situations that affected each member of the Pepperdine community uniquely. Although we don't wish to concretely define “Pepperdine, we hope to show you why it means so many things to everyone involved. To the confused freshman, it might mean the break from mom and dad or the big move” to Los Angeles. To the sophomore, it could mean establishing a solid social life or moving into the campus apartments. For the junior, it could mark the transition to upper division classes or a residence off-campus. For the senior, the prospect of graduation and locating employment might prove all-consuming. Whatever the personal Pepperdine perspective, one point is indisputable: they all contribute to the uniquely Californian atmosphere called Seaver College at Malibu. I o Above. Pepperdine’s unique architecture adds to the beauty of its Malibu location. Left. Reflections of the campus can be seen everywhere. A Different Perspective 5

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To COME -------------------------- Why did you come to Pepper-dine?” is a well-worn question asked of many Seaver College students. Undoubtedly the first answer that comes to mind is the school’s location. Few students can deny that the campus’ secluded setting in the Santa Monica Mountains with scenic beaches nearby provided a great lure in their coming here. Yet while the location provided incentive to come to Pepperdine, it usually was only the catalyst. For Brad Popham, junior transfer student from Walnut, Calif., Seaver College’s scenic location was secondary to its academic environment. Pepperdinc’s a good business school, and what’s really great is that it’s a real personal school, too, he said. “You can get lots of personal attention in the classroom.” Popham said Pepperdine has surpassed his expectations. I love it,” LANCOW' he said. It’s a lot better than I thought it would be. It’s really easy to meet people. People just come up and talk to you. Nobody’s really shy.” Driss Bensouda found just the opposite when he first came to Pcpper-dinc four years ago. The senior business major from Gambia, Africa, found it difficult to relate to students at first. “I found a lot of people were very fake and superficial when I first met them,” Bensouda said. “Once I got to know them on a personal level, things were better. Pepperdinc’s size and drew Mariye Tokunata, a sophomore P.E. major, to the school. “I’d heard about it through other students, but it wasn’t what I expected. The student-teacher relationship is much closer than 1 thought it would be, the Hawaii native said. “Students are much closer than at other universities. and the teachers are really willing to help the students. Tokunata transferred from the University of Hawaii and believes her academic load is much more demanding at Pepperdine. There’s much more demand to put time into your work,” she said . “Overall, the environment is much different from that of Hawaii. The Pepperdine environment definitely provides a contrast to Darcy Bernhardt’s hometown. Imperial, Neb., which has about 2,000 residents. A desire to get away from home and experience life in the Los Angeles area prompted Bernhardt, a junior social science education major, to come to Pepperdine. The Seaver campus didn’t live up to her expectations, however. “1 didn’t know there were so many rules, and I don’t think a lot of people do, she lamented. “Also, there’s not a wide variety of people. It seems like there’s only a certain set of people who go here—the wealthier kids who always dress nice. It doesn’t introduce you to a lot of different kinds of people. Despite diverse student perspectives on Pepperdine, most Seaver students remain here—and continue to ponder that well-worn question “Why? —Tammy Clarke Student Perspectives 7