Valparaiso University - Beacon / Record Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

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He arrived at 6:30:00 P.M., just as we had planned. I hadn't seen him since summer because I had been here at Valparaiso and he had been breezing through his third year at Harvard Law. I almost was late, dear, he said, as he pulled out my chair and presented me with a single red rose, be- cause the cashier at the florist gave me twenty cents too much change and I didn't realize it until I was twelve blocks away! My college sprinting experience sure came in handy so that I could return it and still make it here on time! He brushed a lock of thick dark hair off of his forehead and smiled down at me from his 6'4 before taking his seat. He reached across the table and began to slowly and firmly massage my hand, and I stared straight into his blue eyes. Are we still going to go to the Health Club to- night? I asked. I've already been there twice today but I'll go again if you want to, he said. Of course, you already look so beautiful just the way you are that you don't even need to work out. I shifted my gaze to his broad shoulders and muscular chest, and as I returned to meet his intense green eyes I said, No, you're the one who doesn't need to work out. You had a chance at a pro-football contract! Let's just have a qui- et evening with dinner out and then come back here and relax and listen to music he suggested. The waitress came over and he ordered a pitcher of beer for himself and a glass of white wine for me. When it came, he downed half of his pitcher, without using a glass, and then ordered another one. l'What time do you want me to pick you up for church tomorrow? he said. He finished the rest of his first pitcher and smiled again, his grey eyes sparkling. After early church, I thought we could fly to Paris for a few days. We can put it on my Gold Card. Then he looked at me seriously and said: llBut only if it would be convenient for you, dar- ling. Your feelings always come first with me. We could always go bowling or rent movies or something. As long as we don't get 'Bambi' or any of those La'ssie movies again - you know I always cry at those. I smiled at him indulgently and thought, in amazement How wonderful - he can even form complete sentences! The above sketch is a composite profile of the Ideal Man, as comprised from the responses of Valpo women when asked for their definition of this creature. Although the possessor of any of these qualities would be a lucky man, maybe it is better that this composite being does not exist. Come to think of it, isn't it the imperfec- tions that make life interesting? I think that it would be more fun to know a Real Person than an ldeal Man after all! Contributors: Glenda Bradley, Connie Ep- ple, Kris Fagerman, Andi Hartman, Libby Sturmfels.

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1. Total chaos is created as the Lighter staff tries to put together their publication while the Torch staff works on theirs. 2. I have to read what?! Didn't anyone ever tell you that I am shy on the radio. 3. I can't believe that you actually think that this picture is captionablei 4. The computer is actually working what a miracle! 5. The making of the paper takes many talented people, patience, and lots of time. 6. Copiers are so much fun. You can do just about anything with them. And the lighter staff tried to do just that. But what fun it was. 7. HI can't believe that you are actually allowing this to go in! B. You want to hear what? iiiiiii

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