University of Kentucky - Kentuckian Yearbook (Lexington, KY)

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sports ' Backgammon games were another common occur- rence on Garmon's floor. Of his RA, Garmon added that he's always there when we need him. Robyn Peyton, a sophomore in Blanding Tower, said that her RA had been a good source of information concerning just about anything on campus. She added that RAs on a freshman hall provide the reassurance and help we need in getting settled into such a new environment. Then, as we learn the ropes, we don't seem to give them the credit they deserve. Responsibilities of resident adviser consist of a duty schedule including sitting desk, checking rooms, remaining in the dorm on staff, and counseling. Each RA is also involved in programming for the 30-40 students for which he or she is responsibile. Erin Knight, an RA in Blanding Tower, said that programming is left to the discretion of the RA. It depends on the floor and how they respond to ideas. Resident advisers are compensated with room and board for the entire time they hold their positions, but the rewards involve more than money. Bernie Bissmeyer, an RA in Keeneland Hall, said, I feel like I've put a little something into this university and it's something I'll always be proud of. Enjoying an early semester square dance is all in the line of duty for Lisa Shone and Terry Strange, head residents of Jewell and Keeneland Halls, respectively. The two were trying to encourage participation in the dance at the Blazer basketball courts. RESIDENT ADVISORS-21

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Substituting as... By Dana Depp An RA is sometimes a substitute brother or sister... someone who will be a friend when they're needed. They are advisers on everything from love lives to drop-add, first aid to academics. They are the initiators of projects and activities for dormitory residents, and they are the authority for their respective floors. It is a job that entails a great deal of responsibility and a lot of fun. We want people that we consider to be special, said Dean Rosemary Pond, referring to RA qualifications. According to Pond, in charge of residence hall programming, approximately 160 men and 160 women applied for RA positions in 1979. Of these, 35 men and 35 women were selected. In screening applicants, a general information session is provided for anyone interested. Responsibilities are explained and potential problems are described. Head residents then monitor small group discussions. Applicants are involved in role- playing sessions to test their reactions to possible situations that may arise in RA positions. Individual interviews are held prior to the university's closing in May. An applicant's academic standing, level of maturity, and communication skills are considered, and appointment letters are mailed out by mid- June. Dean Pond feels that resident advisors are a role model for a good number of students. She adds that applicants are screened carefully, but admits a susceptibility to mistakes. We have had a casualty here or t.iere on a floor, she said, referring to an RA having difficulty dealing with residents or over-extending themselves. Dean Pond explained that the position is a 16-17 hour week job at the minimum, and discouraged any outside employment. Jack Garmon, Blanding I resident, said his RA has gotten the guys involved in intramural Clay Mason lines up two competitors in the Photographs by Torn Moran second annual Haggin Hall Wrist Wrestling Tournament. Mason and fellow RA Todd Oetketi organized the event. 20-RESIDENT advisors

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Students with jobs found employment to be educational, fun or necessary means to make ends meet. They had one thing in common, however, since they were all By Mary Bolin and Jennifer Lewis What did the Q-Bird, the cashier at K-Lair, a library worker, and a waiter at the Peppercorn Duck Club have in common? All four were UK students. Like other working students, they had various reasons for seeking employment during their college years. Ringing up food purchases at K- Lair allowed Louisvillian Candy Roberts to pay for her college costs. She worked at K-Lair for seven semesters, but did not feel that her 35-hour weekly work schedule interfered with her studies as an interior design major. Because there are breaks between the busy times of the day, it doesn't seem like I'm working such a long time. Also, the people I've met through' this job are just great, she said. M.I. King Library is not only an academic hub of activity, but also a social one as sophomore Leigh Ann Robinson observed during her work at the library's main circulation desk. The Nashville, Tenn., native enjoyed meeting other students, learning her way around the library, and having the time between classes occupied. This job is a great learning experience in pursuing a career in broadcasting, and it pays for. my tuition as well, said Mack Calvert, sports director for WBKY-FM. A communications senior from Versailles, Mack began working for the University radio station as a freshman and now covers all home football and basketball games. For Tom Fath, a work schedule of 38-40 hours per week was necessary, as he put himself through school and paid for all his living expenses. Although Fath already had a degree in social work from Western Kentucky University, he returned to Lexington seeking an accounting degree. When asked if his tight schedule bothered him, he said, You. really can't think about it, you just do it. After you have been doing it for so long, you forget that things could be any different. Another accounting major, junior Chuck Adams, was a waiter at the Peppercorn Duck Club in the Mall at Lexington Center. A full-time student, he worked 25- 30 hours a week and was fortunate to be working just for the fun of it. Adams found that his classes were not neglected and he considered it a plus that his job removed him from college life, providing a nice change from the college stereotypic atmosphere. On a good day, Adams accumulated more than $100 in tips—money he used to do those things he enjoys when not | studying or working. Although some students find work that does not interfere with school, Ralph McBarron wasn't that fortunate. The junior marketing major from Louisville worked relatively few hours each week, but at awkward times of the day and night. Ralph periodically donned the big yellow costume of . the Q-Bird and appeared at University functions, night clubs, and store openings as a promoter for radio station WKQQ-FM. This required him to be available at any moment, and occasionally conflicted with class schedules and planned activities. A member of Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity, McBarron said, I can't do many things that my fraternity I brothers do—but if I didn't work, I wouldn't be able to do anything. Despite its particular drawbacks, he described the work as his ideal part-time job. I' Working it out