University of Louisiana Monroe - Chacahoula Yearbook (Monroe, LA)

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Richard Lupo John Jones Everyone has an inner need to have friends that they can lean on, talk to, laugh and cry with. Throughout life, someone has been there nourish- ing and caring for those needs. As a child, parents were the major source of that need fulfillment. They provided shelter, food and a loving home. As time passed and childhood evolved into youth, friends began to share your time, conversa- tions and energy. Passing notes in class, hiding each other’s books and trying to infuriate the teacher were everyday oc- curences through junior and even senior high school. And now, as an adult and col- lege student, much more than half of your time is spent with or talking to other people. It’s naturally normal to enjoy time alone, but how long can you remain in solitude without turning on the television or radio, calling a friend or visiting a neighbor? Chances are, not very long. For one of the most important areas of your life then and now is knowing there are people who will stand by your side and be your friend when- ever you need them. NLU students understand the impor- tance of enjoying themselves, whether it be paddling in a canoe on the bayou (Eileen Gauthier and Scarlett Yerger) or riding bikes through the campus grounds (Chad Daniels and Kay Dick). Opening 3

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Side By Side Imagine where Northeast would be if our people did not support each other and give and take of themselves in that manner. Picture an athletic event where each play- er on the team fol- lowed his own rules. There would surely be chaos and most like- ly that team could crown their season a loss. What would happen to each organization on campus if no one joined or participated? In an or- ganization, so much emphasis is placed on work- ing side by side with other members. Without this cooperation in assigning and carrying out respon- sibilities and working together, most clubs would never benefit or survive. As groups at NLU work together, they strive to be the best. They work hard and the dedication pays off in the end when the final results hits the front page in the form of a winning season, a suc- cessful fund raiser or a crowning victory. The people at NLU are also special and unique in themselves. Living together in dorms, going to classes, studying, eating and partying together all contribute in bringing them closer together and to strengthening the bonds of friendship. ay tH S@eeen - : Richard Lupo ¥ , Like a rainbow of color on a cloudy is day, NLU students know how to spend their spare time in cheery ways, be it ee. looking for the cute linebacker in the football program, strolling along the beach during summer breaks or aiming at targets hoping to win the ladies’ heart. Billy Heckford Opening 5