Page 6/The Battalion/Monday, March 26, 1984 R.l. by Paul Dirmeyer iMK'ftmy. msxWjBvr TJ)/DA/r KAJDvJSHE IaMS TRE&RL ^SULK} YOU ' IAJ iMz VJlTH. NiyWAi SHE m MttM^ MIES OAJME! UAJ50UCI TED. ) \ c.*' i PA; U3. Nun shares pain and joys of St. Joseph patients Prog Live close to the Excitement. Cripple Creek Condominiums offer you style. Located in the heart of student living, these new con dominiums are close to restaurants, shopping, clubs, banking facilities and right on the shuttle bus route. Cripple Creek is affordable for even the most discriminating budget. Starting as low as $39,950, you get free features that are charged for in most con dominiums. You’ll enjoy a microwave oven, automatic icemakers, large walk-in closets, tennis courts and a swimming pool. For a lifestyle that can be yours, Creek Condominiums. visit the new Cripple CONDOMINIUMS 904 University Oaks #56 (409) 764-8682 (409) 846-5741 Models Open Daily Developed by Stanford Associates, Inc. President of Rice to retire United Press International HOUSTON — Rice Univer sity’s president of 14 years, Dr. Norman Hackerman, Friday advised the board of governors he will retire in 1985. Board Chairman Charles W. Duncan Jr. said the governors “regret his decision but will re spect this wish,” and that a com mittee led by trustee Ralph O’Connor will begin immedi ately to select a successor. Hackerman, 72, informed the board he will serve through the 1984-85 school year. Prior to coming to Rice, Hackerman worked his way during 25 years at the Univer sity of Texas from chemistry professor to president of the school in 1967. He served as president of the Austin school for three years before accepting a similar posi tion at Rice. The Baltimore, Md., native earned his Ph.D. in chemistry from Johns Hopkins Univer sity. From 1968 to 1980, he served on the National Science Board, the final six years as chairman. By MARK E. LISH Reporter 9:07 a.m. — A young boy is rushed to the emergency room after being hit by a car. He was on his way to school when he was struck in a crosswalk. The boy’s mother is hysteri cal. Calm and console her. Walk with her. 11:04 a.m. — Mr. Freidman in Room 214 is being prepared for open heart surgery. Talking with him, he seems apprehen sive. Share his fears, give him assurance. Walk with him. 12:56 p.m. — The little boy is out of danger. Doctors say he’ll be back in school in a few weeks. Pray with his mother. Share her thanks. Walk with her. 2:27 p.m. — Freidman’s sur gery is not going well. Compli cations have arisen. Doctors are not hopeful. At 2:49, he dies. Comfort his wife. Say nothing. Share her tears. Walk with her. 4:28 p.m. — Nurses are ob viously upset by Freidman’s death. Closeness between pa tients and nurses is not uncom mon. Walk with them. 6:21 p.m. — Nurses get to gether and go to dinner. Pizza and beer. The beer is cold and tastes smooth. The nurses begin to relax and try to forget. One tells a joke and the others try to laugh. Walk with them. Her name is Sister Patricia Mary Zielinski. She is the Coor dinator of Pastoral Care at St. Joseph Hospital. She is known as “Sister Pat”. “I try to walk with the pa tients every step of the way,” Sister Pat said. “I try to put my self in their place and feel what they feel. I try to feel their fear and pain.” Sister Pat says the ups and downs of her job cause a great deal of emotional strain. With out her strength from God, she says she wouldn’t make it. The T( class abot part of A[ room inst istration 1 on a ftrst- 845-30 1 9. • Enc jiff*®’ ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ 4c 4c 4c 4c 4c 4c 4c 4c ADVERTISING SALES POSITION OPEN THE BATTALION Call:845-2696 845-2697 4c 4c 4c 4c 4c 1 ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ COLLEGE REPUBLICANS presents MAX HOYT Candidate for United States Congress GENERAL MEETING: Tuesday March 27, 7:00pm, 510 Rudder Max has a proven record of success. In Government - As Con gressional Liason for the Secretary of Defense, Max learned to work effectively with Congress and in gov ernment to produce results. In Business - As a govern mental relations consultant for Business and Industry, Max Hoyt put his experi ence to work with a busi nesslike approach to prob lems such as the economy, highways and education. Join College Republicans in welcoming Max Hoyt to Texas A&M. Also to be discussed at the meet ing are the May Texas primaries and the forma tion of an Aggies for Rea gan Committee. In Service To His Country - As a Lt. Colonel in the United States Army, Max was awarded 28 Air Medals and 2 Bronze Stars as a test pilot, and in research and development. In Working With People - Whether working with neighbors, or studying agri culture problems. Max Hoyt has a proven record of solv ing the kind of problems we have in the Sixth Congres sional District. Any St summer t attend an Zathry. I The emit Lou Ann i Vai Photo by DEASSilJl Sister Patricia Mary Zielinski, at left, and ‘Mickey The Monkey’ entertain J. C. Ramirez, 3ge 6 from Hearne, at St. Joseph Hospital Tickets MSC Box are $3 for She prays to God. She com forts people. She thinks of things beyond. She is a nun, a Sister in Christ. Yet, dressed in a brown blazer and skirt, her calling is hidden from obvious view. The habit worn for so long is now ? ;one. A silver crucifix swings rom her broad neck as it hangs beneath her white bow tie. A Jewish patient once re fused to believe Sister Pat was a nun because she told the woman she had gone to eat E izza and drink beer the night efore. The woman didn’t be lieve Sister Pat was a nun be cause of her casual dress. Later, the woman invited the nun home for dinner so that her Jewish friends could meet “this nun that drinks beer.” She said that for some reason people have an image of nuns as being better than the norm of society. “Nuns are people just like ev eryone else,” Sister Pat said. “I like beer, especially with pizza. “I’m no closer to God than you are. I don’t judge others. I respect their beliefs the same way they respect mine.” Sister Pat admits that as a hu man, she has been subject to the emotion of romantic love. “I once thought I was in lo ve,” she said, “but I’m not sure what it was. I just know I had never felt anything like it befo re.” Sister Pat said she evaluated her priorites and knew that her life was in Christ. “I don’t think it was a sin...Can an emotion be a sin?...They’re all from God,” she said. Though she will nt marry. Sister Pat wears a | band on her left ring finger the ring is a crucifix centei between outstretched which she says are the arm Jesus and St. Francis. "I guess, in a sense of word, 1 am married to Ck and His church," she said. Though she'll never he child of her own say “Mom love you,” she saysshefeelsi she is getting is worth the si fice. Though she won’t haved dren of her own, Sister Pj mother and friend to mi scared young children come to the hospital. “Mickey the Monkey,” a puppet, she makes her and brightens the days of dren and adults alike. Com tion workers smile as she by chattering with her monkey. Childrens facessi into wide grins when the key peeks in their rooms. Sister Pat said that Midi The Co students Speakers will! discu: interested and the b fels. Stud< Membe Associatic Jesus Chr day. The t chards an< Juni The Cli through A p.m. to mi die Royal 1 morial Slu was once able to talk toaltl boy when no one else cod Two young brothers were milted after taking some their parents’ medication, bevy was in serious condii but the others’ condition less severe. She said heseei United Pn HOUSTt Jindler, the personality ai to blame himself for h»s er’s condition, and as a rfi iiello, s i Knet i refused to speak to anyonej... several days. , When the monkey W01 head through the door,theiB 7 - 1'. • - - ■ “ Zindler, in Hith the owm got so excited hejumpedoij bed and ran to him, thet ■( • „ said. She said he began tA t l ll UlesBrc with the monkey and through his barrier of silen# |ill remain w Choice of jurors continues for Luca! United Press International SAN ANGELO — George- srge town attorneys are scheduled today to continue a lengthy jury selection process in the capital murder trial of Henry Lee Lu cas concerning a change of ve nue case. Three men and eight women were picked during 10 days of jury selection. Defense wit nesses had been told to appear in court Monday, but officials late Friday said witnesses would be advised otherwise. About 60 people have been questioned individually bfl torneys in their task of seatini 12-member panel and twoali nates. Lucas is charged witiil strangulation of an unideniifl woman whose body was fo»l along Interstate 35 nJ Georgetown on HalloWf night 1979 The 47-year-old drifter if former Michigan mental | dent is charged with k§| robbing, kidnapping and i ually assaulting the woman j convicted, he faces a sentenct| life in prison or the death p ally. QLinL-na Serving Luncheon Buffet Sandwich and Soup Bar Mezzanine Floor Sunday through Friday 11 a.m. to i :30 p.m. Delicious Food Beautiful View Open to the Public “Quality First”