University of North Alabama - Diorama Yearbook (Florence, AL)

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w University housing makes it possible for married students ' °Feel at Home on Campus On one side of the campus lives a unique set of students, unique in that they live different lives than students in the dorm. Unique in that they are not only going to school full-time, but are doing so with a hus- band or wife, and often while raising a family and holding a full-time job. Going to school might not be possible for many of these stu- dents if married student housing was not available. The university makes possible 50 low rent, fully furnished apartments to married couples. The convenience of living on camp- us provided by the apartments has many ad- vantages. Priscilla Dodd, an early childhood education major from Hamilton, lives in the complex with her husband and two daugh- ters. Mrs. Dodd has arthritis and the three- hour drive from Hamilton would be too pain- ful if she had to commute. Also, she has closer ties with her family because, she explains, I am with my girls more than I would be nor- mally if 1 had continued commuting. Married students housing helps to re- lieve the feeling many married couples have: that they are out of place because they are not single, or perhaps too old — unlike the majority of other students. As junior Shari Mastcrson points out, Being right on camp- us with other couples that are just like you makes you feel that you ' re part of the stu- dent body. You ' re not so different, and you feel more at home. Masterson feels she i been attracted to more student activities 1 cause she lives on campus. Last summer s was in the SOAR Cabaret and was SO secretary, as well as being peer counselor i University services throughout the year. B(. she and her husband, John, are chcerleade and often work together on such campus tivities as the ROTC ball and homecom floats. The apartments also make possible i interaction of married couples. Frisbec to naments, yard socials, barbeques, basel! ' games, covered dish suppers, and many c er activities are frequent diversions. The benefits to children living in ■ 2r

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CYCLING HIS WAY down Wesleyan Avenue. Mark McGlamery. freshman, eases past a jungle of auto- mobiles. Mark, unlike most commuters who drive cars to school, chooses to drive a gas-conserving mo-ped from his apartment in town. I think I am the only one who does! he said. (Photo by Tim Rowland) : t r AKING TIME OUT to do homework in her apart- pent is Lori Smitherman. Lori. a junior, lives a few locks from campus on Hermitage Drive during the Uek, but her home is in Huntsville. (Photo by Tim towland) RED LINES are for motorcycles, though some car- commuters forget and park there. Here, freshman Hegan Belue parks his motorcycle and prepares to go to class after the 30-mile ride from his home in Anderson. Ala. (Photo by Tim Rowland) f Student Life 19

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omplex are also numerous. Because there re many young couples who have children here are many children available to play to- ether. A small playground is provided within he housing area. Children are influenced by seeing their larents study. The Bosticks feel that their oing to school is very rewarding for their hildren. Their two girls go to Bama Kid nurs- Iry while they have classes. And while the ■arcnts study, the children study too. Four- lear-old Ashley claims she goes to UBK: the Pniversity of Bama Kid. Arlene Bostick goes 5 school part time, while Jimmy Bostick goes b school full time and also has a full time job. I For many couples that are just begin- ■ing their life together, the sense of security hat the apartments provide is a welcomed jeling. Married students housing is coordi- ated by university security. The campus se- urity personnel help out in any way that licy can. Says Mrs. Dodd, If any problems |rise in the apartment, security is prompt to et university maintenance to fix it. — Barbara Teller TUDYING has become a family pastime for the osticks. Jimmy Bostick. who goes to school and orks full time, enjoys studying with his children, ho attend the University of Bama Kid. (Photo by rlene Bostick.) FOLDING LAUNDRY gives Arlene Bostick a chance to catch her breath. Her busy day includes taking care of her family, housekeeping, and going to school. (Photo by Barbara Tctler.) REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE in the Married Stu- dent Housing are responsibilities of the university. The school is great about maintenance of the apartments. They ' re also quick with repairs. says Doug Draper as he supervises the painting of his home. Doug and JoAnn have lived on campus for the past two years. (Photo by Tim Rowland.) Student Life 21 Mii