University of Santa Clara - Redwood Yearbook (Santa Clara, CA)

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Not Just Your Parish Priest Jesuits find the time and energy to become friends with students Jerry Robinson, SJ, arrived on lOth floor Swig as a resident minister the same year Kevin Hein and I, freshmen, roomed there. What at first seemed to be a horrible room placement eventually turned into an excellent opportunity for Jerry, Kevin, and I. Together we learned about college. Jerry not only learned about late nights and loud parties, but he also learned about freshmen — their fears, anxieties, and highs. The whole floor tested his patience. Yet Jerry kept his door open. In return, we students learned that a priest can be a friend. Today, Jerry constantly interacts with students from Michelle Savasta Richard Coz, S|, loves photographing students playing sports, partying, and hanging out. Tom Kilty, Kevin Hein, and Eduardo Luna enjoy the pictures. by Scot Asher all over the campus, as well as from his floor. When I was a sophomore, I became friends with another Jesuit, Richaixl Coz, the man with the camera and the mysterious smile, the man who always seems to know what you ' ve been up to, no matter how careful you were to keep it quiet. During his tenure here, Fr. Coz has continually been in contact with all types of students. To say the least, the man keeps himself busy during the school year. He is the director of the Studies Abroad Program and faculty advisor of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. He also teaches two or three economics courses each quarter. Who will ever forget finally being al)le to understand supply and demand after Fr. Coz put it in terms of beer and pizza. Even during the summer, he keeps busy either assisting the Alumni Association with surveys or making his yearly pilgrimages to Durham, England with Santa Clara students. Fr. Coz, for many people, is what Santa Clara is all about: friendship and love — a man for others. Another Jesuit friend is Peter Pabst, SJ. We met when I was in high school. After graduating from Bellarmine, I thought our friendsliip might end. However, Peter showed up here to study for his master ' s. Fr. Pabst (sorry — Peter) takes great care to meet students from the entire campus. He attends many student social events, and his door on 4th floor Swig is always open for students who want a place to go to watch Hill Street, to play Trivial Pursuit, or just to talk to a great guy. Jesuits like these three can be found in all areas of the campus. They are special men who possess certain talents or gifts not learned during their Jesuit training, but nurtured through their friendship and love for others. They are authority figures demanding respect, but much more importantly, they are our friends. They are the ones whose doors are open when we need to talk. They are the ones who can tell we need help when we refuse to admit it to anyone. Because of them, our lives are better. 24 student Life

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' ' Hl d u,a ' V ' j4 14 1 ■1 r • ' Kuii Idckson Kurt laikson Because his mom is not around to tell him Id turn (l(;wn itie imisu , Steve Cummins tests the dec ibcl level of his stereo. What happens when three freshmen get their hands (or heads) on d bottle of glue? )im Hansen, Tom Hoover, and Pat Shea were not embarrassed to let The Hedwood capture the moment. Kurl lacksun Bike riding in the halls of Swig? Sure, as long as lorge laimes ' R.A. doesn ' t catch him pedaling away on his 10 speed. All it takes is too little sleep and too much studying to stir the craziness in freshmen. Ellen Shing Is victimized by floormates Michelle Mcintosh, and Nicole Riley, who covered the floor outside her door with cups full of water. Freshmen Freedom Ji3

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Meeting in his room for a TV party, Jerry Roliinson, S|, Garret Arnuaudo, )eff Huhn, and other floormates share some laughs and conversation while developing lasting friendships. Swig residents said, Fr. jerry ' s door is always open for us. Michelle Sdvastd Class hours are usually not long enough to master the skills of television editing, so John Privett, SJ, spends his free time helping students after class. Susan Miller takes advantage of this one-on-one teaching, thereby gaining valuable insights not found it textbooks. The Nerds Go to Breakfast skit is depicted by Dan Stea, Mark Ciccone, SJ, and Teresa Covello at the Freshman Retreat. Friendships established with priests at activities like this lasted throughout college and often longer. Campus Ministry Not Just Your Parish Priest 25