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M ost afternoons you'll find Regis College senior Francine Slack in the offices of the Air and Water Quality Division of the National Park Ser­ vice/ Department of the Interior. While finishing her final semester at Regis toward a degree in computer information systems and mathematics this spring, Slack also is working part­ time for the Park Service. She is train­ ing personnel and preparing to implement the Air and Water Quality Division's new computer-information system. She proposed the division employ the $180,000 system following a study of its current system she conducted as an intern last summer. Manufac­ turer demonstrations with several vendors arranged by Slack convinc­ ed the few skeptics that a new system indeed, not only would improve the division's communication and effi­ ciency, but also would return its cost in three years. In performing that original feasi­ bility study, Slack interviewed more than half the division's 29 staff members located in Denver, Fort Collins and Washington, OC. to iden­ tify the relationships, responsibilities, Computer Technology at Regis information needs and reporting Regis students are doing computer-information systems projects of major impact requirements of each functional area. for government agencies, private businesses and non-profit organizations. It provides She found some problems. a valuable service to the community and gives students hands-on experience with computer systems. Continued on Page 6 ... Career Programs Fortune To Lead Developments

Alutnni Council Recent developments in Regis Career Programs include the opening William]. Fortune, '69, has been the effectiveness of the campus of a satellite RECEP I office at the Air named national chairman of the alumni representative organization, Force Academy in Colorado Springs Regis College Alumni Council. as well as creating representative and an impressive lineup of guest Fortune, president of First Inter­ networks for Regis' many new career faculty for this summer's MAACCD state Bank of Westminster, Colorado, programs alumni. Main Campus session. played an active role in forming the One of Fortune's first official duties RECEP I, the Regis Career Educa­ Denver Alumni Club following his will be to join Conway in presenting tion Program in Colorado Springs, graduation from Regis in 1969 and the Alumni Achievement and Ser­ opened its AFA office recently and served as jts president from 1972 vice Awards (at Commencement on will offer on-site classes beginning with to 1975. Sunday, May 5). The Achievement Term 4 March 16. The new site will serve active-duty The Alumni Council executive Award will honor an alumnus who military personnel, their dependents committee, comprised of class has made exceptional achievements and other Regis students in the representatives from each decade, in his field. The Service Award will provides general leadership for alum­ northwest part of the city. ni events and activities, alumni The MAACCD (Master of Arts in awards and recognition efforts and Adult Christian Community De­ annual fund programs. velopment) Program has added three prominent educators to its guest facul­ As national chairman, one of ty for the upcoming summer session Fortune's major responsibilities will at Regis' main campus in Denver. be to build upon the council's ex­ Included are John Westerhoff, an ecutive committee organization esteemed religious educator from Duke established by his predecessor, University; Thomas Groome, creator John Conway, '54. of the concept "shared praxis;' now Fortune also will be concerned central in religious education circles; with the continuing development of William ]. Fortune, '69 and John Shea, author, theologian the current class representative pro­ honor an alumnus who has contrib­ and poet from Chicago. gram started three years ago. This uted significant service and loyalty Dr. Les Avery, a Presbyterian effort will involve strengthening to the college. • minister from the Denver area, also has joined the MAACCD staff With his addition, the program will inten­ sify efforts at establishing a strong Dinner Honors ecumenical spirit. Launched four years ago, this uni­ Directors of Regis que master's degree program presented its first diplomas to 49 people in 1984, The annual Directors of Regis Silver Level, for contributions of including seven married couples. It has Dinner, honoring donors of $150 or $300-$499; and the Gold Level, for drawn adult students from more than more in the past year, will be held contributions of $500-$999. 40 states and three foreign countries. in the Regis College Student Center Contributions of $1,000 and more "We are pleased and delighted that Friday evening, May 10. are recognized with membership in all of them were placed in positions Established in 1958 as the first giv­ the President's Council. they desired;' commented Dr. David ing society at Regis College, the Thomas, MAACCD director. "It Directors of Regis organization Members of the Directors of Regis meant a major career change for recognizes donor support in three will receive invitations with addi­ many of them and it's gratifying that categories: the Member Level, for tional details for this year's annual through our program they have made contributions of $150-$299; the appreciation dinner. • that change successfully:' •

2 Council Involves Parents In College Programs

While Regis students are involved link between the college and pro­ ploration and internship oppor­ in campus life through student spective students who might benefit tunities for Regis students. Some organizations and activities, parents from its educational program. They host local receptions where college also have a link to Regis through the provide assistance at college fairs in administrators, students and fac­ Parents Council. their communities, where high ulty share insights and information Established by the Regis College school students can meet and obtain about the college in an informal, Board of Trustees to promote a closer information from college represen­ personal setting. relationship between parents and the tatives. They are a resource for career Parents also personally benefit in college, all parents of current and planning and placement offered by programs and activities provided former Regis students are included Regis. They can facilitate career ex- specifically for them. Response in in the council's membership. this area is on the rise, evidenced by Leadership and guidance for the participation of 120 families the Parents Council is provided by Nov. 3-4 for "Parents Weekend:' an executive committee, co-chaired The weekend opened with a this year by Dr. and Mrs. Adolph Saturday morning reception, follow­ Utzinger of Evergreen, Colorado. ed by a variety of workshops cover­ The council provides parents infor­ ing topics like the history of the mation about the college and its pro­ Jesuits, politics, academic computing, grams and members are active in winetasting and a slide show on nearly all Regis fundraising programs. China. "Careers For the '80s and Total support from Parents Coun­ Beyond" and "Help on Growing Up" cil members exceeded $107,000 in were the most popular work­ contributions to Regis during the last shops with more than 40 people fiscal year. Parent volunteers were ac­ attending both. tive in the annual volunteer Tete­ Students and parents compared fund; the Directors of Regis Program; steps and traded partners at a Satur­ the Business, Industry and Profes­ day evening dance in the student sional Support Program; and the center. Parents Weekend wrapped up President's Council, chaired by a with an elegant buffet brunch Regis parent, John Saeman. Sunday morning at the Fairmont The Parents Council assists the Hotel in Denver attended by over college in numerous other ways. Parents Council Chaircouple 250 parents, students, friends and Parents provide a communication Dr. and Mrs. Adolph Utzinger college officials. •

Rev. Vincent]. OFlaherty, S.J., has vironment in our Jesuit community O'Flaherty been named rector of the Regis Jesuit that will make us more effective Community. in serving the schools and the Appointed surrounding community:' Fr. O'Flaherty came to Regis from Regis Rector the Sacred Heart Retreat House in Fr. O'Flaherty, 62, became a Jesuit Sedalia, Colorado, where he served in 1947. A World War II Navy for five years, as well as serving as veteran, he earned his doctorate in Tertian director for the Missouri spiritual theology from Catholic Province. Previous to that appoint­ University in Washington, D.C. ment, he served as director of Fr. O'Flaherty succeeds Rev. Leo novices in the Missouri Province for Weber, S.J., rector of the Regis Jesuit seven years. Community since 1980, who assum­ "I believe in the work being done ed the presidency of St. John's Col­ at Regis College and Regis Jesuit lege in the Central American nation High School;' said Fr. O'Flaherty, of Belize. • "and feel my principle responsi­ bility is to help the Jesuits involved Rev. Vincent ]. O'Flaherty, S.J. at both institutions create an en-

3 Crest Club Spring Telefund Planned The annual Spring Telefund gets fund '85 is $25,000 and 500 con­ To Meet underway April 4 and runs through tributors. Achieving that goal will April 18. Callers will be contacting make this the most successful alumni, parents and other friends of Telefunds year in the history of Regis' May 5 Regis to give them an opportunity Annual Fund program. to become part of the most successful William Shanley, '71, president of year in Telefund history. Electro-Tel, a telecommunication The Spring Telefund is a follow­ systems company in Denver, has suc­ up effort tc enlist the support of ceeded William Fortune, '69, as Regis' constituencies in reaching its Telefunds chairman. Previously goal in the current fiscal Annual Telefunds vice-chairman, Shanley Fund program. · has been an active volunteer for Following last year's results of several years, and through his com­ Regis' class of 1935, celebrating its $20,000 in contributions and 400 pany, has contributed the telephone 50th anniversary, will be honored new donors, the goal for Spring Tele- system for Telefunds. • when the Regis Crest Club gathers for its second annual meeting on the Regis campus immediately following graduation ceremonies Sunday, May 5. Brunch will be served. The Crest Club organized during last year's commencement weekend to provide activities and events of special interest to Regis alumni who were with classes and graduated 40 years ago or longer. Members of the class of 1934 were presented com­ memorative awards in recognition of it's 50-year anniversary. With the production of its first newsletter, "The Crest of the West:' in July, and plans in the works for a memorabilia exhibit for display in Dayton Memorial Library, the club's projects are underway. Founding Ex­ ecutive Committee members recent­ ly met to discuss plans for the second annual commencement meeting and next year's activities. Vince Mangus, '59 (right) president of the Directors of Regis, and Dennis Driscoll, Crest Club members will re­ '64, were volunteer callers during Fall Telefund. The Spring Telefund follow-up will ceive invitations and more infor­ be held in April. mation about the upcoming com­ mencement and reunions. Regis alumni for 40 or more years who Career Program Program (RECEP II), the Masters want to become more involved with Degree Program in Business Ad­ Crest Club are encouraged to Grads Honored ministration, the Master of Arts in contact the Alumni Office at Adult Christian Community (303) 458-3535. August and December graduates Development (MAACCD) program of Regis' Career Programs in Denver and Health Records Information Crest Club Executive Committee were recognized with a reception in Management. members are: James Delaney, '32; the Jesuit residence/Carroll Hall A reception for this spring's Albert Franz, '27; William Levings, Library Dec. 14. Approximately 75 Career Program graduates and their '20; Ray McGovern, '31; Anthony people attended. guests will be held Friday evening, Zarlengo, '25; Joe Lewis, '41; Rev. Career Programs in Denver in­ May 3. Graduating students will Harry Stansell, S.J. • clude the Regis Career Education receive invitations. •

4 McDonald Delivers Faculty--Award Lecture

"We need to be imaginative... to day, dulls feeling and leads to a loss lyrics to see what I mean by the wear our language with a flair, a of intimacy. relationship between language panache," said Dr. Margaret and intimacy;' she said. "One needs only contrast the McDonald, associate professor of lyrics of Mick Jagger's 'Beast of Widely-read authors since 1940 English, in her address to fellow Burden' with one of John Donne's don't seem to share the love for the faculty members September 21 as the "music of the word" as did early 1984 Regis College Faculty Lectu~er 20th-Century writers like James of the Year. Joyce, D.H. Lawrence and William "A gifted and seasoned profes­ Faulkner, McDonald added. sional, she is keenly adept at melding "The re-invigoration of She blames the decline of our her belief in high standards and our language is not the ex­ language on the abandonment of substance with gracious gentle clusive concern of profes­ reading, the deadening and humor," said Academic Dean dehumanization of language by William Hynes in introducing sional writers, but of all of the mass media and the growth of McDonald as the 16th Regis pro­ us, each of us." non-verbal language systems like fessor so honored. "Her goal is one Dr. Margaret McDonald computer languages. shared by the best of the Jesuit educational tradition, that is, elo­ Even educated upper-middle quentia perfecta-a felicitous ar­ classes today use a hip language bor­ rangement of specific words which rowed from rock jargon and the gracefully and persuasively convey counter culture of the sixties to the heart of an issue." discuss interpersonal relationships, reflected in such phrases as "I need "We can turn the lamp of learn­ space" and "I don't understand ing on the bland and faceless plastic where you are coming from!' of English language today, to paint new images, to nurture new life;' "Lazy slang does shape the way we McDonald surmised as part of her think;' McDonald said. "A mind solution to a language that has lost blanketed under the security of its vitality in the 20th Century. jargon soon forgets how to be logical, precise, exact. Murky language leads "Language and culture enjoy a to a deadening of-not an expression synergistic relationship;' explained of-thought and feeling. McDonald in the opening remarks of her address, 'Something For "The re-invigoration of our Nothing: The Relationship of language is not the exclusive concern Language to Culture! "Language of professional writers, but of all of moves into culture to shape it us, each of us," challenged and moves out to other cultures, McDonald. Citing New York critic shaped in turn by the culture where John Simon, she noted, "The good it was formed!' life of our language can renew itself, however threatened it may be and But language today is in danger of no matter how frail its survival!' losing its principal functions-the conveyance of humane order that we McDonald joined the English call 'law; and the communication of Department at Regis in 1977, follow­ the human spirit we know as 'grace; ing teaching positions at the Univer­ McDonald warned. The literature of sity of Colorado, Northglenn (Colo­ our century, which should be the rado) High School and St. Francis repository of our deepest emotion, High School, Denver. A graduate of reveals a desert-like mental land­ Mt. Mary College in Milwaukee scape. Emotions are shrouded as if with a bachelor's degree in theater, man had passed beyond feeling. The she earned her master's and doctoral "No-Language;' as McDonald refers degrees in English from the Univer­ to the way we use our language to- sity of Colorado, Boulder. •

5 Computer Students Perform Systems Studies

Continued from Page 1. . . "They do a lot of word processing-a lot of reports, summaries and com­ ments on permit requests and legislative developments;' she says. Leasing time on two external com­ puter systems, she discovered they spend $30,000 a year on leased com­ puter storage space and processing time. And whenever they require output someone has to take the time and travel the distance to one of those two external locations. "They don't have the right equip­ Regis College senior Francine Slack consults a National Park Service employee ment to do what they need to do on how to operate a personal computer and software. Currently in her final semester and they could do it in a more cost­ toward a degree in computer information systems and mathematics, Slack also is effective way;' she says. implementing a new mmputer system for the Air and Water Quality Division. When she convinced the division to us;' notes Division Chief John world they will be operating in for supervisors and staff that a new Christiano, "because we definitely the rest of their working lives, which system was needed, her internship needed to do a study of our com- helps them make career decisions had ended. So the division asked her puter system needs and we didn't and gives them: exposure to to remain through the school year have anyone here to do it. And she employers." as a part-time employee to complete has fulfilled her function pretty These out-of-classroom ex- the required federal requisition much all by herself:' periences are just part of Regis' uni· reports to obtain approval to acquire que and relatively-new computer the system. Slack's experience is similar to technology programs. She wrote a detailed analysis of the many shared by Regis computer division's work, its functional areas science and information systems As it has at most colleges and and workload estimates. Included students. Other class projects and in­ universities, the computer-infof­ were descriptions of the division's ternships this year include systems mation.revolution is making its mark current computer-information studies for Stapleton International at Regis. Since 1980, Regis not only system, its deficiencies, efforts made Airport; the Denver District At­ has implemented educational pro­ to correct the deficiencies and final­ torney's Consumer Protection Of­ grams in computer technology, but ly the proposed system change. fice; the Colorado Springs Police also has placed computer and word The requisition is now in the Department; the Denver Water processing capabilities in nearly every hands of the Information Systems Board, Rocky Mountain Adoption office throughout its Denver campus, Division in Washington, which Exchange; and David's Home, a as well as college facilities in south­ reviews all requests for automatic non-profit, acute-care agency for east Denver and Colorado Springs. data processing equipment. The cost disabled children in Denver. With these relatively new educa­ savings associated with Slack's pro­ "Regis students are having an tional programs Regis also is address­ posed new system leaves little doubt enormous impact on some major ing new trends in the fast-paced, that it will be approved. city, county, state and federal agen­ changing computer technology in­ While waiting for that approval cies, as well as private and non-profit dustry and preparing students for and a 30-day contract bidding period organizations;' says Steve Jamison, new, emerging managerial abilities. to follow, Slack is busy preparing for computer information systems "I don't want to produce a lot of the new system. She is teaching an department chairman. "The agencies eggheads that ·can handle the administrative assistant how to use get a very critical, advanced, state­ technology, but can't handle people;' a personal computer, setting up data of-the-art assessment of their is the way Jamison describes it. The files and programming. When the business practices and a complete communication gap between tech­ new system is delivered, she will new system design that will enable nical staff and corporate manage­ teach staff members how to use the them to do things better than before. ment that has marked the growth system and terminals. Our students get off campus into the and influence of technology in "She has been immensely helpful business environment, into the business and industry during the

6 past decade is creating a demand for there are unplanned, unscheduled Jamison. He cites, for example, new a new kind of m~nager. consequences of technology that are courses at Regis in the past year in "We're redefining what a manager detrimental and that they must be "Decision Support Systems" and is going to do in the 21st century," considered. We temper high tech "Artificial Intelligence and Expert he explains. "We're not redefining with concern for people-we look Systems." the staff relationships within the at the human component." Finally, like Francine Slack, all corporation. We want to produce Cases of robotics technology students of Systems Analysis and people who not only have a thor­ displacing human workers, par­ Design are required to do a "real­ ough mastery of the technology, but ticularly in the automotive industry, world" systems study project with also have the skills to function as provide a good example, according an off-campus organization and generalist managers." to Jamison. Cost components produce a feasibility study of that A recent article in Business Week associated with obsolete human firm's computer-information sys­ magazine described this new breed labor- like retraining, relocation tem. These studies often develop in­ of managers as the "new business and early retirement-often are to additional independent study or elite ... not the techies, but the line neglected in the United States when internship, where students design, managers, strategic planners and considering conversion to a new implement and train personnel on marketers who know how to method of doing business such as a new system. employ new electronic tools to turn robotics. "This is not solely an academic information into strategic weapons "Instead, we say, 'here's two­ exercise," declares Jamison. "Our for their companies." weeks pay and the unemployment students are designing meaningful, "Our programs don't limit the office is three miles down the real-world systems." '" . "Th ' types of positions graduates are roa d , qmps Jam1son. . at s a Slack firmly agrees. "Sitting in the qualified for, based on the tradi­ problem, but it's a problem that our classroom, taking notes, reading tional division of the corporation," students confront." textbooks, taking tests and writing says Jamison. "We prepare students Another significant component papers is one thing," she says. "You for positions particularly in manage­ of Regis' computer information learn that way, but real-world ment, but also in production, de­ systems program is the department's experience also gives you confidence velopment and marketing. We have ability to incorporate new tech­ to go out into the working world. graduates working in all four nology developments into the "To have an agency of the federal of those areas. Information resource curriculum. government buy a $180,000 management is probably the most "The technology changes from computer system because I said in-demand skill in this country minute to minute and because we they need it-that gives me some right now." are a small, liberal arts college, we satisfaction." • Regis' mixture of the Jesuit and can react to that quickly with liberal arts tradition blends well changes in curriculum," explains with its goal to educate the managers of the future, according to Jamison. While computer science and information systems students are exposed to high technology in their major studies, they also must complete between 50 and 60 core curriculum credits (requirements of all Regis students) in philosophy, humanities, religious studies, English, economics, social sciences and foreign language. At the same time, Regis' com­ puter curriculum evaluates the social, economic and political effects of technology. "Many high-tech graduates see technology as a panacea-You got a problem, you throw some Senior Francine Slack conducts one of numerous interviews in an intensive study technology at it and it'll be okay. of a National Park Service agency's computer-information system. All Regis com­ Not necessarily so," Jamison says. puter majors complete real-world class projects and internships outside of class as "We make our students aware that part of their curriculum requirements.

7 Young Pitching Staff To Key Regis Baseball

If the Regis College baseball team 48 home runs while hitting a respect­ pitching staff, Dittman also recruited is to enjoy a measure of success on able .299. The pitchers, however, some fine talent to shore up the the diamond this year, it will be due posted an overall ERA of 8.04. While defense and add to the hitting at­ in part to a pitching staff full of the Rangers could score runs in big tack. Catcher Dave Falbo, a former newcomers to the collegiate game. numbers, opponents often were able Ranum High School player, transfer­ to match and overtake them. red to Regis for his junior year and Coach Chris Dittman returns just should catch a look from several pro This year's team should pack the three regulars from last year's scouts. Freshman Steve Hansen from same kind of offensive punch. Re­ pitching staff-senior Jim Wardell, Arvada West adds much-needed turning to the lineup are the team's junior Bob Mcintyre and sophomore depth to the catcher's spot, as does top hitter, Gerry Letofsky with an Bob Paoletti. To compensate for the sophomore Dave Meyer, a redshirt average of .370; top home run loss of depth, he brought in four in 1984. Utility man Jeff Von Felt, slugger, John DiPaolo with 11; top promising freshmen from local high a Mullen High School product, can RBI man, Bob Landgraf with 47; schools-Dale Cloud and Mike help the Rangers in both the infield and leader in doubles, Tim Haller Schicktanz from Columbine, Ray and outfield. with 14. Hershfeldt from Ranum and Kell Coach Dittman and assistant Kabance from Mullen. In addition, In all, seven of the team's top 10 coach Jack Isenhart are optimistic returning outfielder Scott Blecha will hitters return to the '85 lineup. about the future of this year's club. also see some relief duty. Chris Tanka, Scott Rouse, Rick A 52-game schedule lies ahead for The importance of the pitching Isenhart, Tim Jenkins, Ken Ciancio the Rangers, featuring a six-game staff to this club cannot be and Jim Stevens round out the slate in Phoenix in addition to tough overstated. During last year's 18-28-1 returning players. battles among the Colorado powers. campaign, the team hammered out In addition to the new faces on the • Regis College Spring Sports Schedule

Home Games in Capitals 19 BASEBALL VS. DENVER UNIV. Air Force Academy *Denotes Doubleheader Men's and Women's Tennis vs. Univ. 11 Men's and \XIomen's Tennis vs. of Colorado College of Santa Fe Feb. 27 BASEBALL VS. METROPOLITAN 20 Men's and Women's Tennis vs. 12· 13 Men's Tennis at Univ. of Southern STATE COLLEGE Colorado State Univ. Colorado Tournament 28 *Baseball vs. Colorado State Univ. 22 MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TENNIS 12· 14 BASEBALL-METRO BASEBALL VS. FORT LEWIS COLLEGE 1DURNEY March 2 *BASEBALL VS. UNIV. OF 23 *Baseball vs. Fort Hays State Univ., 14 WOME 'S TENNIS VS. NORTHERN COLO. Kansas WOMEN'S TEN IS VS. COLORADO COLLEGE Men's and Women's Tennis vs. COLLEGE OF SA TA FE 15 MEN'S TE NIS VS. COlD. Creighton Univ. (at U.S. Air 23-24 MEN'S TENNIS TOURNAMENT COLLEGE Force Academy) VS. COLLEGE OF SANTA FE, 16 *BASEBALL VS. UN IV. OF 4 Baseball vs. Grand Canyon College EASTERN MONTANA AND SOUTHER COIDRADO (Phoenix) KEARNEY STATE WOME 'S TENNIS VS. U.S. AIR 5 Baseball vs. Grand Canyon College 24 Baseball vs. Fort Hays State Univ. , FORCE ACADEMY 6 Baseball vs. Grand Canyon College Kansas WOMEN'S TENNIS VS. 17 BASEBALL VS. U.S. AIR Men's Tennis vs. Grand Canyon KEARNEY STATE FORCE ACADEMY College 26 Baseball vs. Univ. of Northern Men's and \XIomen's Tennis vs. 7 Baseball vs. San Francisco Giants Colorado Metropolitan State College (Phoenix) 28 *BASEBALL VS. COLO. STATE 18 *Baseball vs. Colorado School of Men's Tennis vs. Arizona State UN IV. Mines Univ. Women's Tennis vs. Biola 3 0 *Baseball vs. Metropolitan State MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TENNIS College (at Grand Canyon College) Coll ege VS. UNIV. OF SOUTHERN 8 Baseball vs. San Francisco Giants COIDRADO Men's and \Vomen's Tennis vs. Fan April 1 *BASEBALL VS. MESA COLLEGE 19·20 Men's Tennis Tournament at Lewis College (at Grand Canyon 2 Men's and Women's Tennis vs. Univ. Colorado College College) of Northern Colorado 20 *BASEBALL VS. DENVER UNIV. 9 Baseball vs. Mesa College (Phoenix) 3 *Baseball vs. Univ. of Southern Col· \Vomen's Tennis vs. Univ. of Men's Tennis vs. Northern Arizona orado MEN'S AND WOMEN'S Southern Colorado. (at Grand Canyon College) TENNIS VS. METROPOLITAN 23 Baseball vs. Metropolita n State Women's Tennis vs. Grand Canyon STATE COLLEGE College College 5 *Baseball vs. Denver Univ. Men's Tennis vs. Colo. School of 12 BASEBALL VS. NEW MEXICO WOMEN'S TENNIS VS. DENVER Mines HIGHLANDS UNIV. UN IV. 24 MEN'S TE NIS VS. DENVER 13 *BASEBALL VS. NEW MEXICO 6 *BASEBALL VS. METROPOLITAN UNIV. HIGHLANDS UNIV. STATE COLLEGE 25 *Baseball vs. Mesa College MEN'S TENNIS VS. COLORADO MEN'S TENNIS VS. COLORADO MEN'S TE NIS VS. U.S. AIR SCHOOL OF MINES STATE UNIV. FORCE ACADEMY 15 MEN'S TENNIS VS. UNIV. OF 8 *BASEBALL VS. UNIV. OF 2 6· 2 7 Women' s Tennis-Conrinental NORTHERN COLORADO WYOMING Divide Conference Tournament at 16 *BASEBALL VS. COLORADO 9 Baseball vs. Uni v. of Northern Col­ SCHOOL OF MINES Denver. Univ. orado Men's and Women's Tennis vs. 28 Baseball vs. Univ. of Wyoming 17 Baseball vs. U.S. Air Force Academy Colorado College 18 Baseball vs. Denver Univ. 10 Men's and Women's Tennis vs. U.S.

8 Tennis Teatns To Tackle Tough Schedule

Colorado teaching pro Harold league competttton would be a ambitious tennis schedule in the Aarons will tackle the responsi­ reasonable goal for the Rangers, and school's history, featuring 23 matches bility of coaching both the Regis would show a marked improvement for the men and 20 for the women. men's and women's tennis programs from the 1984 campaign. Both teams also will compete in during the 1985 season. Aarons has put together the most several tournaments. • Aarons, who coached the Regis men to a record of 5-10 in 1984, has laid the groundwork for both pro­ grams to achieve unprecedented suc­ cess in the coming years. On the men's side, number-one player Jim Stevens will continue to lead the Rangers and figures to en­ joy a banner senior year. Two return­ ing lettermen from last year's squad, Regis Trustee Charles Scott Oppenheimer and Pat Nation, E. Stevinson discusses the have shown a great deal of improve­ Regis Leadership Program ment, and Pete Jacobs, a redshirt in with Debbie Bouvier, '84, will give the team even more freshman leadership strength. student from Tempe, Arizona, and Paul Ryan The addition of three talented of Chicago, president of freshmen-Greg Rubald, Mike the Regis Student Govern­ Durbin and Chris Nelson-along ing Board. with junior college transfer Jim Terschluse, leaves Regis with a well­ rounded, yet somewhat inexperienc­ ed squad. A .500 season is certainly Jesuit Honor Society within reach during the 1985 season, with even better results likely in 1986 Inducts New Members and 1987. In women's tennis, Aarons is fac­ Peter H. Coors, Edward ]. Meier member, college official or alumnus. ed with the proverbial rebuilding sit­ and 22 Regis College students were in­ Outstanding undergraduates in their uation. The team has just one senior, ducted into the Alpha Sigma Nu junior and senior years are eligible. and eight of its top 10 players are Honor Society during ceremonies at Criteria for membership are scholar­ either freshmen or sophomores. At Mount Vernon Country Club in ship, loyalty and service. Membership this point, Aarons is still evaluating Denver February 10. is highly selected and is awarded on his team's talent and has not picked Coors, divisional president of sales, the recommendations of the local the starting six. marketing and administration for chapter with the approval of the col­ One certainty is that sophomore Adolph Coors Company, was selected lege president. Julie Wegener will head the list of as this year's honorary inductee. Regis students inducted into this year's team. A potential All­ Meier, managing partner of the membership this year include: Pamela American in '85, Wegener is one of Denver office of Arthur Young & Adducci, Terry Bagan, John Buhr, the top three collegiate players in the Company and a 1966 Regis graduate, Bridget Burke, Christopher Dierks, state of Colorado, and by winning was named the new alumni member John Duffy, Lisa Elliott, Cynthia Fill­ some key matches this season will of the honor society. inger, Shawn Hayes, Mary Herold, gain a national reputation as well. Founded at Marquette university in Heather Herrick, Greg Holstine, For the first time, the women's 1915, the national Jesuit honor socie­ Michelle Huss, Mary Ann team will be competing in the Con­ ty currently has chapters on 29 Jesuit Lehmkuhle, Kathleen Marcotte, tinental Divide Conference, which college and university campuses. Sandra Middlemist, Karin Moore, features two of the nation's strongest Membership in Alpha Sigma Nu is Gregory Nehf, Dennis O'Hayre, Division II teams in Denver Univer­ regarded as one of the highest honors Susan Patterson, Helen Stark, sity and the University of Northern a Jesuit college or university can Todd Utzinger. • Colorado. A third-place finish in bestow upon a student, faculty

9 Alumni Weekend Alumni, Friends Gather in Chicago Events Announced Regis President, Rev. David Clarke Alumni and their families are in­ Regis College alumni, parents, S.]., and Walter F. Imhoff, chairma~ vited and encouraged to revisit the friends and prospective students of the Board of Trustees, presented Regis College campus July 26-28 for gathered for a Chicago-area Mass updates on college programs. This the annual Alumni Weekend and brunch last Oct. 14. Hosted by year's Student Executive Board Presi­ festivities. Hanley Dawson Ill, '65, and his wife dent, Paul Ryan of Chicago, added Capping the weekend Sunday Cathie, more than 100 people at­ a student's perspective on the state July 28 is the All Alumni Mass and tended the affair held at Meadow of Regis College. • Picnic. Mass is scheduled for 11 a.m. Club in Rolling Meadows, lllinois. in the Regis High School Chapel, followed by the picnic on the Quad. Food, refreshments and games for Alumni kids, adults and families promise to proceeds will go to current and future editions of The Ranger. make Alumni Weekend 1985 a Yearbooks memorable and fun time for all. Availability is on a first-come, first­ Alumni will receive information Available serve basis. To obtain a copy of a about Alumni Weekend and classes previous Ranger Yearbook send celebrating five-year-multiple (five, 10, check to Ranger Yearbook Office, 15, 20 etc.) reunions will receive in­ Regis College "Ranger" yearbooks Regis College, West 50th Avenue formation regarding their particular dating back to 1959 may be ordered and Lowell Boulevard, Denver, CO class' events. for a limited time from the Ranger 80221. Be sure to indicate the year(s) For more information, call the Yearbook Office. All books, which desired. For more information, call Regis Alumni Office at (303) are in new condition, will be sold for the yearbook office at (303) 458-3583. 458-3535. • $12, including shipping charges, and •

'2 7 REGINALD BATT and his wood, Wisconsin. Harold will '72 THOMAS ENON wife Dorothy celebrated celebrate his 42nd anniversary as a translated "The Philosophy of their 50th wedding anniversary Jesuit this year. F.w.J. Schelling" by Werner Marx, November 24, 1984. Reginald is the recently published by Indiana Univer­ retired chairman of the board of First '49 VINCENT SCHMITZ, sity Press. Nenon currently is affiliated formerly with Aurora National Bank of Longmont (Colo­ with the Husser! Archives in Freiburg, National Bank in Aurora, Colorado, rado). The Batts still reside in West Germany. recently was named president of the Longmont. newly-formed Aurora National Bank ' 75 Army Chief Warrant Office '4 3 JAMES P. HOARE recently South. RONALD E. PWMLEY was honored with the recently was decorated with the Catholic University of America '49 REV DAN MULHAUSER, Meritorious Service Medal at Fort Alumni Association's 1984 Achieve­ S.]., has been assigned to the Sam Houston, Texas. Ron is instruc­ ment Award. A research fellow in the mission seminary in Guam. Previously tor of the biomedical maintenance Electrochemistry Division of General he was vocation director for the New management course at the Academy Motors Resean:h Laboratories, Jim was York Province and LeMoyne College of Health Sciences. selected in recognition of his contribu­ chaplain from 1962-74. tions to scientific research. He holds '7 8 FRANK TURK Ill was master's and doctorate degrees in '69 WILLIAM ]. FORTUNE selected "Boss of the Year" recently was named president physical chemistry from Catholic during the Ottawa (Illinois) Business of First Interstate Bank of Westminster University. and Professional Women's Club Week. (Colorado), the nation's first de novo He recently moved to Kankakee, Il­ '4 3 REV HAROLD BRAHM, franchise bank. Serving as Regis Tele­ linois where he manages one of the S.J., is now at Creighton Prep fund chairman last fall, Fortune family-owned chain of furniture stores. School in Omaha, Nebraska. He recently accepted the chair position Frank serves on the boards of direc­ spends summers as Scout Chaplain at of Regis' Alumni Council Executive tors of the Kankakee Development the Boy Scout Camp in Birch- Committee. Association and Kankakee Down-

10 town Business Association. ing is an assistant site chief with the son, Timothy Robert, on Oct. 12, 24th Air Division. '7 9TOM CAHILL recently 1984. joined KCNC Television/ ' 8 4 PERRY J. BAKER recent- '7 6 To CRAIG and Susan Channel4, Denver as an advertis­ ly graduated from U.S. Air BREUNIG, a son, Nicholas ing account executive. He previous­ Force Officer Training School. Matthew, on June 18, 1984 ly was a sales representative for Perry was commissioned a second H.H. Post in Denver. lieutenant and assigned to '78To STEPHEN and Barksdale Air Force Base, CATHY DAVIS '80 Air Force Chief Master Sgt. ' 8 0 Louisiana. DIXON, a girl, Erin Maureen, on DEAN W. WIDHALM August 9, 1984. recently was decorated with the '84 MITCH FIGUEROA and Meritorious Service Medal at STACEY SALCETTI, '84, '7 9To BENJAMIN Yokota Air Base, Japan. Widhalm were married November 3, 1984 FRANKLIN IV and is a communications and electronics and are now residing in North Palm MISSY WALSH '80 MARSHALL, systems manager with the 1956th Beach, Florida. a son, Benjamin Franklin V, on Information Systems Group. June 25, 1984. Frank is an attorney with the Blanton Law Firm in '81 PAUL GALLO recently Sikeston, Missouri. joined the Colgate BIRTHS Palmolive Company's Denver sales '81 To CHRIS1DPHER and staff. Paul previously worked with '7 3 To JOHN and DONNA CHRISTINE BELID '81 Seal Furniture & Systems, Inc. of HOLTEN '74 RUBEY, a McGRATH, a daughter, Amy son, Roger Whalen, on Oct. 13, Denver. Patricia, on January 18. 1985. 1984. John is vice president of '81 MIKE RYAN and MAR- Feyline Presents, Inc. in Denver. '82To TIM and Connie THE CARRICK were mar­ GOULD, a son, Christo­ ried in Washington, D.C. and now ' 7 4 To JEANNE GILCHRIST pher, on December 19, 1984. and Timothy I. HATER, a live in Jacksonville, Florida where Mike is an administrative fellow at St. Vincent's Medical Center. Mike recently received his master's degree from George Washington Univer­ sity after completing a year's We'd Like To Hear From You residency at St. Thomas Hospital in Recently married, promoted, changed jobs, moved, traveled had a child, Nashville, Tennessee. done some charitable or volunteer work? '8 2 TRISH GAFFNEY recent- Regis College Today and your fellow Regis alumni would like to know ly joined Petromax Energy what's new in your life. Corporation in Denver as a book­ Please take a moment to fill out the coupon below and we'll do our best keeper. She previously worked for to see that it is published in the Class Notes section of the next Regis College Loretto Heights College in Denver. Today. Alumni news items may be sent to: Regis College Today '8 2 Air Force Master Sgt. Office of Public Affairs JACK L. McCOY, JR., Regis College supervisor of the Space Based West 50th Avenue and Lowell Boulevard Training Branch of the 1st Space Denver, Colorado 80221 Wing, recently was decorated with ------~ the Meritorious Service Medal at .------NamP~------Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. Address------'8 2 SHERRI HIKIDA was married to Brad Shibata City, State, Zip, ______October 20, 1984. Sherri is an ac­ Graduation Year____ News Announcement(______countant with Public Service Com­ pany of Colorado. She and Brad reside in Thornton. '83 Staff Sgt. WILLIAM F. CODLING recently was decorated with the U.S. Air Force Commendation Medal at Empire Air Force Station, Michigan. Cod! L------~

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