RAs dedicated Themselvesto reaching individual students

he primary goal of every resident assistant istobe sensitive to the need of every individual living inhis orherdorm, and tohelp them attain what God hasinstore for them, according to Director of Resident Housing Gary Aldridge.

Aldridge said that he was pleased with the "unified and balanced program" of the 1980-81 year, hisfirst year ofworking with the RAs.

The RAs were "dedicated toreaching andministering tothe studentsas wellasmaintaining aqualityspiritual lifeoftheir own," Aldridge said

"Inworking with theRAs,"he said, "I can seethegreat pastors,teachers and political leaders of the future."

In a day and agewhen people follow the 'don't make waves' philosophy, Aldridge said that he believes the RAshave learned that oneshould not wait tobe led,buttolead.

Dr. Guillermin and Dean Dobson share thoughts atthe annualRA banquet. The banquet, held in Richmond atthe end ofthe year, was given toshow theRAs how much their hard work was appreciated.

He said that the"desire forGodto use usatLBCwillenable usto accomplish the task ofserving Him laterin life."

LBC places more responsibility on RAs than most schools do which results intheR A notonly being a disciplinariantothe student, but afriend as well

"Being afriend," Aldridge said, "is a balanceofbeing aminister, counselor and true friend."

Aldridge said that he was looking forward totaking theexample of the 1980-81 RAs and seeing the next group be "twice as good."

"Good leadership," Aldridge said, "islikethe Christian life One should never staythe same, but always strive to be moving forward."

-Mark Smith •

RA Sue Paulson takes time out to studythe Word ofGod attheRA retreat. The retreat was held at the beginning of the year for all RAs.

RAs have many duties and speaking at dorm meetings is oneofthem. Here, Harry Walls, an RA inDorm 5, speaks to agroup in theDorm 2 lounge.

RAs aretheleaders of their dorm and areexpected to be at all dorm functions. Here, Rhonda Hewittand Ramona Coggins of Dorm One pose at a dorm Halloween party.

Supervisors are a link between the RAs and the deans. Here, supervisors Mark Totten and Eddie Gomes listen to a talk by Dean Dobson.