2 iJ \ .< - Ltslit Downs 1. Terry Fletcher 's and Tony Edward 's room typifies the mess that builds up so easily during the hectic weekdays. 2. Tammy Lockhart smiles as she irOIlS a blouse in her room. 3. Cheryl Wi/- bum's room reflects the creativity used to tum a dorm room into home. 4. Tami Rhinehart decorates her r09Jl1 with her favorite animal , the teddy bear. 5. Terry Lockhart recreates home with stuffed animals , pictures and momentoes. 3 - Leslie Downs Dorm Sweet Dorm One of the most unique situa- :ions that can ever be experienced is dorm life. For many students, .iving in a building with two hun- :ired other people , sharing a Jathroorn with three other people md occupying a small bedroom Nith one other person required ldjustments to be made. A major part of the adjusting iealt with learning to get along Nith others and being able to live Nith them. Time in the bathroom lad to be divided equally, agreenents on music and study time Nere made and some living habits were altered. These compromises were made in an effort to adjust to .iving in a dorm. Such constan t and close contact with the many diverse people often turned into a learning experience. As time progressed and events took place , common bonds evolved wi th people who were once strangers and new friendships were formed. The intense pressures that college placed on an indi vidual forced the student to seek out friends that they could relate to and share thoughts with. Through laughter and tea rs, stu - dents grew closer to the people on their wing, their hall and in their dorm. In many cases, friendships that were formed at college lasted throughout life. The social life in the dorm was a positive advantage for many students. Parties were oft en thrown to celebrate birthdays or holidays and so ~etimes just for a study break or to socialize . Parties were important since students were away from home on special days and since they were a good opportunity to fellowship together. Dorm meetings and wing meetings which took place provided another social opportunity. Somet imes , students became so involved in the social aspect that studies were neglected. Acceptance of responsibility and learning self-discipline were two important keys to making time for studying. The noise level affected studying sometimes, but the library offered a solution to this problem . The many different dorms on campus offered a variety of lifestyles , since each dorm had its own personality. Cathcart, Pattie Cobb and Armstrong offered housing for freshmen only whereas Stephens, Sea rs, Kendall , Harbin and Keller were mainly upperclassmen. Apartments and Grad-Singles and Grad-Doubles were another alternative. Offcampus housing was an option for seniors. Dorm li fe and the responsibilities that must be accepted were an important aspect of student life . It caused maturity to develop in students and was also a source of many fond memories and experiences of college life. " Dorm Life 43
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