University of Kentucky - Kentuckian Yearbook (Lexington, KY)

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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

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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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For the seventh straight semester, Candy Roberts flips burgers and runs the cash register at UK’s K-Lair grill which serves 2,500 students daily. While senior Kenny J. Rice completes the check-out card for a reserved reading at the main circulation desk at M.I. King Library, sophomore Leigh Ann Robinson waits to complete the transaction. In addition to answering requests for reserves, Robinson punches date-due cards for general circulation books and figures fines for overdues. JOBS-23 T. Moran Checking the sound mix on a recorded commercial, WBKY-FM sports director Mack Calvert waits for a phone call in his McVey Hall office. M. Bolin