fter serving as director of men' 5 intramurals for more than nine years, Jim Gowen said he appreciated the staff members who have helped alleviate his often heavy workload. "I've had great workers, and I consider that blessing," Gowen said. "It makes my job easy when these guys come in and do most of the work [by] setting everything up and Iruill1in g] the games." While Gowen was only able to hire one graduate assistant this year, the program was not left shorthanded thanks to the reliability and readiness of senior Josue Yanez, a student worker. Yanez began working with the intrammal program three years ago as a referee for flag football. Although he did not obtain the title of graduate assistant this year, Yanez was entrusted with similar responsibilities as one. "He demonstrated that he was capable of doing essentially what a grad assist does/, Gowen said. In addition to his job as an intramural worker, Yanez also served as a resident assistant in Keller Hall, a Dormnet assistant and a chemistry lab assistant. While he was able to stay on top of his schoolwork, Yanez said holding down four jobs at once was a daunting task. "1 have to pay the bills too, and sometimes homework comes secondary to the job, unfortunately," Yanez said. Graduate Assistant Brian Adams said Yanez's availability to fill in scheduling gaps was helpful. "Josue works hard," Adams said. "He takes on my hours when I'm not available to go. He's been a lifesaver for me, because that way there'"s somebody there and [the athletes] are not just going to leave." Adams, a 2004 graduate, also said Yanez's sense of humor made him fun to work with. "He's a good guy to work with," Adams said. "Sometimes you can't understand him and you have to be like, 'What did you say?' But other than that, he's a good guy." Yanez said what he cherished most about his coworkers was the passion they shared for sports. "1enjoy it a lot," Yanez said. "Between the intramural workers and [Gowen], we have good camaraderie. 1get to spend time with people that have an interest in sports as I do, and in a Christian manner." Gowen said Yanez helped make the intramural program successful this year. "Josue is one of the best workers I've ever had," Gowen said. "He knows sports and how to make things work. He's a great asset to the program." - AARON MILLER STUDENT LIFE - 32 Student workers make director's job easier JUNIOR SHELVY ARBERRY RUNS aquarterback sneak dUring anintram ural footbal l game Sept. 17. Arberry said since he ran track fo rthe university most peopledidnot know hecould play footbal l, and intramurals allowed himtopractICethat ability. oj. MONTGOMERY IN THE RHODES FIELD HOUSE, seniorsShatha r LangstonandMandyWa rren tighten thenet for an intra mural volleyball ga meNov. 1? La ngstonSaid volleyball was her favorite sport towo rk at because everyone seemed to enjoy it. oR. KECK
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