University of Tennessee Knoxville - Volunteer Yearbook (Knoxville, TN)

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They love, hate, marry and divorce, All in a days soap ayla told David that K she loved him, but David thought that he was falling in love with Renee, who had just found out that the man she was planning to marry was her half-brother. So she tried to forget him by stealing David away from Kayla, who got drunk at the bar where he worked to get his attention but attracted Chris' attention instead, who took her to his apartment to let her sleep it off and then pretended that something had gone on bet- ween them even though nothing had. No, this incident did not occur at UT. Kayla, David, Renee, and Chris were all ac- tors on the daytime soap opera iiDays of Our Lives? Of course, all this happen- ed on a slow day. On a good day, a wedding, a birth, a murder, three operations and a kidnapping could all occur within the hour. For years, watching soaps has been a favorite leisure activity of col- lege students, who comprise the majority of the soap- watching population. TV rooms in the dorms were always crowded with students eagerly waiting to see whether or not Phillip was Jackie and Justinis son or if Liza was really going to go through with her phony rape charges against Jesse so that she would get Gregis at- tention. Some students even went as far as to stand in DropIAdd lines for hours so they could arrange their class schedules around their favorite soaps. Greg Raymond, a senior in accounting, had watched iiGeneral Hospital since he was in high school. iiBetween October and February I had wrestling practice every day after school, he explained. iiBut when the season ended, I found myself coming home after school with nothing to do, so I started watching iGHI. He watched iGHi all through college too. iiI think theyire lsoap operasi funny? he said. iiI donit take them seriously. Petro Mosley, a wide receiver for the UT V015 and junior in Human Services, said he didn,t have too much time to watch soaps. However, he added, iiWhen I do watch them, I watch Edge of Nightf iRyanis Hopef All My Childrenf iOne Life to Livef and General Hospitalf A lot of the guys lfootball playersl watch them. Thomas Jefferson, a tailback for the UT Vols and a junior in human services, claimed he didnit really follow any particular soap. iiThey are a good way to pass time though. Mary Lou Morgan, a sophomore in accounting, had watched All My Childreni since grade school. iiMy mom and my sister got me hooked on it? she admit- ted. Hope Wade, a freshman in Liberal Arts, also watched iAll My Children, as well as General Hospitalf til started watching them about three years ago during the winter when there wasnit much to do after school? she said. Angie Tate, a freshman in science education, stuck mainly to the CBS lineup. tTve been watching The Young and the Restlessf As the World Turnsf and iGuiding Lighti for ages, she confessed. iiMy mother got me started on them? Although many students watched soaps, somemanag- ed to break the soap opera habit. Ralph Burkley, a senior in accounting, said he used to watch soaps but not anymore. ill used to watch iGHCiI he explained, ubut I didnit like Luke. I wanted to give him a hair transplant, he added with a laugh. Frank Parler, a senior in English and economics, didnit enjoy soaps either. til think theyire boring, repetitive, and unrealistic. So maybe Kayla lost David to Renee, but it was no big deal because Chris was right there to help her pick up the pieces, which didn,t take long because Chris was such a wonderful guy. Meanwhile, David asked Renee to marry him, and of course she ac- cepted because she wanted to forget her half-brother, who got back with his ex-wife in order to forget Renee...Ah, a day in the life of a soap. eSharon Seguin 26l Soap SOAP ADDICTS. Elizabeth Dickerson, a junior in liberal arts, and Candace Daniels, a senior in liberal arts, take a break from study- ing to eat and watch uAnother World .

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Promoting spiritual and human growth, religious organizations helped students stay In the spirit eligious organiza- tions on campus helped to promote the human and spiritual growth for students. Each organization offered students the opportunity to both wor- ship and socialize with others of the same denomination. John XXIII Catholic Center, located at 1710 Melrose Place, was led by Father Charles Brunick, Father Michael Devenney, and a thirteen member parish council. The Center planned numerous student-oriented activities during the year in- cluding Sunday Suppers, in- tramurals, movie nights, and the Coffeehouses held once or twice a quarter. Students also gatheled for Bible study and participated in a Search for Christian Maturity weekend held Spring Quarter. Masses were held Monday thru Friday at 5:15 pm, Saturdays at 5:30 pm,and Sundays at 8:00 am, 11:00 am, and 5:30 pm. The Center was open daily until 11:00 pm for students wishing to study or just enjoy an evening of fellowship. The Tyson House Student Association, located at 824 Melrose Place and under the direction of Reverend Albert N. Minor, was one of the oldest denominational ministries, having started in 1935. VariOUS activities and programs were scheduled for students throughout the year such as a7Welcome Brunch Fall Quarter, Christmas Day and All Saints Feasts, an Easter breakfast, a spring picnic, and a conference held each quarter. Also included were evening prayers, an Education for Ministry course, Wednesday evening 28lReligion Church life studies, and the Peer Ministry Program. Ser- vices were held Sundays at 11:00 am and 5:30 pm, Tuesdays at noon, and Wednesdays at 7:00 pm. The Tyson House itself was open daily to students from 8:00 am to 11:00 pm. The Lutheran Center, directed by Pastor Bill Couch and also located at 824 Melrose Place, provided wor- ship, study, and fellowship for students. Quarterly retreats, Sunday dinners, an intramural softball team, and an ice skating party were some of the activities planned for students throughout the year. They were also en- couraged to use the Center for study, relaxation, or con- versation whenever possible. Services were held Thursday evenings at 7:00 and Sunday mornings at 9:30 with a Bible study before the service and a Fellowship Hour afterwards. The Lutheran Center was open daily from 9:00 am to 11:00 pm. The Baptist Student Union kept busy throughout the year with a weekly schedule of activities. On Mondays, the BSU and area churches had a Visitation Program, where they visited students who had shown an interest in the organization. A Freshmen Group Bible Study was held Monday nights and choir practice on Tuesdays, followed by Tuesday Topic, a large group meeting with a different speaker every week. The BSU sponsored a noon luncheon every Wednesday, and Thursdays there was an Executive Council Meeting and a Black Fellowship Ser- vice callled lHarambeeT The BSU also hosted hayrides and a square dance during