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

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ealing with college life Four chemistry chapters to read, two English essays to write, and three pages of math problems to work. Trying to finish these priori- ties leads to late nights with “No-Doze”, half-eaten pizzas and a cluttered desk. After a week of fulfilling re- sponsibilities at school, work and home, students reluctantly have to look forward to another week of the same. “I want to give 100 percent to everything I do,” said Betsy Banta, elementary education junior. “Since I became in- College life is strenuous for married couples; a marriage counseling ses- sion provides a chance to discuss prob- lems. Interest plays a large role in the atten- tiveness of students. Cathy Copeland finds it much easier to do well in a class if she is interested in the subject. volved in different organiza- tions on campus, I’ve had to learn how to manage my time and meet deadlines.” Involvement in numerous ac- tivities on and off campus is not necessary for students to feel pressure of deadlines and com- mitments. A single class that determines the graduation date is enough to worry about. Students’ worries revolve around college. Most have to work to keep up tuition and oth- er school-related expenses. Even though one would think that grades should be top prior- Billy Heckford Richard Lupo ity, students sometimes find it difficult to concentrate on tests and assignments when personal problems are in conflict with them. “I work, go to school and am involved in a sorority. Time is one thing that I don’t have enough of,” said fashion mer- chandising sophomore, Robin Irwin. Real Estate freshman Bobby Tedford said, “I waited a year after high school before I start- Each curriculum recommends a gener- al oder for the scheduling of classes. Lisa Manuel skims through the catalog to find classes. 72 Catherine Cordry Re os eo hOr Por ics aeeenie Many students exhausts themselves with hectic schedules. Christy Carter grabs a nap between activities. Catherine Cordry ine ae 26 Student Life

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Halftime ceremonies featured the tradi- tional crowning of the queen, Sonya Lane, by SGA president Todd Newman. can Home Economics Associ- ation and Donna Kay Ramsey, pharmacy freshman, Sigma Kappa. Each court member was es- corted through a sword arch- way in the middle of the field. The queen was presented with roses and received a congratula- tory kiss from SGA president, Todd Newman. The crowning of the queen and presentation of the court during halftime highlighted a victory over the Stephen F. Aus- tin University Lumberjacks. —Stephanie Duke Maroon and gold homecoming mums were sold by history honor fraternity, Phi Alpha Theta, to raise money. Catherine Cordry A special booth above the student sec- tion of the stadium was decorated for Homecoming court members and their escorts. Student Life 25

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ed college because I knew that school and work would be a has- sle together. I’m going to school now because I know that a de- gree will help me get a better job.” With all the strain put on col- lege students today, it could cause one to wonder if it is real- ly worth the effort. “College changes students from teenagers to adults. A per- son learns by trial and error how to prepare for the future,” said Liz Fontenot, elementary edu- cation sophomore. “After you’ve seen through the good and bad times of col- lege, I think it makes a person stronger.” —Stephanie Duke Involvement in various school activi- ties requires Rebel Abney to keep track of her schedule with a calendar orga- nizer. Revision of a previous trial schedule adds to the frustration of trying to fit classes into appropriate time slots. Peter Bradley Billy Heckford Student Life 27