Viking_Yearbook_90

Last -w-ords I started the Portland State University year– book with only a few goals, both personal and social in nature. Socially, Portland State is dis– jointed and incohesive. Students have a hard time interacting with each other within the limitations of minimal support from administration, poor archi– tecture, and geographical obstacles. I believe a yearbook can give students a sense of unity- not to the point of pep rallies in the Park Blocks (thank goodness), but at least a vague sense of knowing that other people are doing some things of interest to themselves. Personally, I am interested in a career in photo– journalism. I believe this yearbook has made me a better photographer. In the process, I have learned a good bit about desktop publishing, leadership, and most of all, hard work. What I didn't count on learning, was how many different kinds of people gather to help each other learn, play, and live in modern society and how well they accomplish it. I met some truly extraordinary people I know I wouldn't have came in contact with otherwise. In the end, I am glad I re-started the Viking Yearbook both for myself and for Portland State University. Tom Boyd Editor