The Roommate Switch

Thank you to John Pierce '70 for answering our recent call for memories.

He writes, "Back in 1966-67, Gordon Shuler and I live in a 4 man dorm room.  At that time, we were pledges for Kappa Sigma. One of our roommates, Jim, was more than irritating.  For kicks, he would throw .22 cal bullets out of our 9th floor dorm room, and laugh when they exploded; never giving a care about where the projectile was headed.  After about a quarter of putting up with Jim's antics, he decided to take action.  Jim happened to depart on Christmas break a day earlier than the rest of us. On the day Jim departed, Gordon sought out the resident advisor (RA), and advised him that Jim wanted to switch rooms.  Gordon was so convincing, the RA had us move Jim's belongings that day.  When the new term began and Jim showed up, Gordon diplomatically advised him that the guys down the hall had name requested Jim to fill a vacancy in their room.  I don't recall if Jim was stunned or happy. I do recall that we never saw Jim in our room again.  I suspect this was one of the early indicators that Gordon was destined to become an attorney.

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