Pittsburg State University - Kanza Yearbook (Pittsburg, KS)

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, . . ,Q f' Edd Ortiz, muslc salesman ff Art major Edd Ortiz, Pittsburg ju- nior, spends week nights working for Musicland at the Mall arranging displays and writing advertising. Working clashes with his studies and makes it rough, but he enjoys the job because 'tit makes life more realistic. I think the job helps you to deal with people. I enjoy meeting people, and you get a lot of different types in here. Ortiz attends school on the G.I. bill, and his job enables him to buy many extra necessities. The burden of sacrificed time is eased by an un- derstanding boss who enables Ortiz to schedule work around classes. He sees his work as temporary until he finishes school and decides what he wants to do for a career, whether it is in commercial art, teaching, or some entirely different field. The time hasn't come to decide yet. Egg 2 Sb Wiz: is F., ff as J 'AGNA' ' I I l , f Ill ,f - .F ' A 1 lib! x M 4 M F' Y rf' ' NTS Jil -fr 1,1 frt i gi I-F A M A if Mike Doue, motel clerk At first glance, the person behind the Extra Inn front desk appears to be more like an octopus than a weekend man- ager. Reaching for the switchboard or the cash register and checking in new people all at the same time, Michael Doue could barely squeeze in time to talk. Doue, an Arma junior majoring in business administra- tion, is enrolled in 16 hours. Doue said he used to have a problem in dealing with people, but this he has overcome. He finds working with people a trait essential for anyone wanting to make it as a student or in life. Doue said his work is both a help and a hindrance. Since he began working at the Extra Inn, he has been able to communicate better with strangers, but he doesn't have much free time for himself any more. He hesitatingly accepted the job from a friend, and though it started out queer, Doue said he now enjoys it very much. Working at a place where you meet many different peo- ple has been unique and challenging. Doue said it has given him insights into the real world. I-Ie explained he's learned to accept and when necessary, disregard people's complaints. One day a man ran in, threw his room key at me, and said he'd never set foot in here again. I just said, 'Thank you sir, will that be all'?, From now on I'll have a different attitude whenever I go into a place of business. When asked if it was really worth his time, Doue emphati- cally nodded yes. It's not only for the money, but for the experience too.

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Not many students find jobs that tie in di- rectly with their major. Wade Hannon is an exception. A graduate student from Coffey- ville working for his Ed.S. in counseling, Hannon works 20 hours a week at the foreign student advisor office. Most of his work is with international students needing aid in enrollment and other college procedures. Hannon considers himself more an advisor than counselor. Most problems he handles center around technical aspects of college. He does not handle any longterm emotional problems. Hannon eventually hopes to teach psycholo- gy at the college level and do therapeutic counseling. He taught psychology for a year zgkfieminole Junior College in Seminole, a. Hannon is more interested in the service he provides for society than in monetary re- ward. My motivation comes from the desire to share myself, my skills, and my knowledge with 100' Wade Hannon, counselor with his studies. other people who are struggling along also. He said counseling in school can reach more people. Then knowledge from classes can be applied to any situa- tion that arises, while on the job trainingi' helps with problems. Vickie Bledsoe, program trainer Vickie Bledsoe, a Cheney senior majoring in recrea- tional therapy, said work in her field benefits her while attending school. Besides fi- nancial help, working as a program trainer at New Ho- rizons, a facility for the de- velopmentally disabled in Pittsburg, provides great in- sight into the lives of the mentally retarded -- insight she could not gain in her classes. To be able to see the men- tally retarded grasp what was once thought impossible is indeed an enlightening ex- periencef' Bledsoe said. Hannon gets no college credit from his job, but said he is content knowing he is helping fellow students She said she has become aware of problems she would face in the field, such as state laws requiring excessive pa- perwork, which she believes siphons off time she could spend establishing client re- lationships. Bledsoe said she sometimes finds it difficult to find enough study time with a 40- hour work week and 23-hour school week. However, she sees the experience as neces- sary. I really enjoy being able to relate to the mentally retarded, and I use this in reference to my classes, she said.

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. ...ft f Pat Ward, Pittsburg graduate student majoring in accounting, works in the office of David J. Redmond, public accountant. Working about 25 hours a week while carrying 21 hours at the university keeps her very busy. Ward spends her time at work in various ways. In an average month, she helps to service many of the firm's accounts, which would be enough for a busy week. But then during tax time, things in the office be- come more hectic. This creates new challenges for Ward as she works on the thousands of re- turns that go through the office in three and a half months. Ward sees her work as helpful in having a practical applica- tion of the things I'm learning in school. She sees the job as a Larry Parker, mortician Larry Parker, a senior business education major from Mindenmines, Mo., finds his work so enjoy- able that he plans on continuing in the business after graduation. Parker works at Brenner Mortu- ary in Pittsburg as assistant to the funeral direc- tor. He averages a 20-hour work Week, in addition to a student-teaching schedule. Besides the financial aid of working, Parker said his employment helps his self-development, as the public service requires sincerity and kindness at all times. I've found that I could do a lot of things I didn't think I could. Although he started out as a part-time organist, Parker's duties now include dressing bodies, po- lishing cars and greeting people. He finds the work necessary in order to keep an even keel when school gets rough? Parker added, The directors have really been great to make this a rewarding learning exper- ience. I am learning how to deal with people in delicate situations. Pat Ward, accountant good opportunity to gain exper- this advantage will help her ience in her chosen field. When when she seeks her next Job as she graduates, Ward believes a qualified accountant