ZAHM HOUSE ZAHM HOUSE ZAHM HOUSE 2 Welcome from the Rector

Dear Incoming Zahmbies,

Welcome to Notre Dame and to the House! All of us at Zahm look forward to your arrival on August 22nd and hope that this Red Book will aid your preparation. Welcome to Notre Dame and to Zahm House! You will be embarking on one of life’s greatest adventures when you plunge headfirst into the challenge-filled arena which is college. Here, you will be pushed to think deeply about matters great and small; encounter men and women whose ideas will cause you to rethink much of what you presume to be true; learn to care about ideas, and concepts, and people, and causes - and defend them in class discussions and in late-night bull sessions (when you should really be in bed). In this place, you will work hard and play harder, think long and pray deeply. You will live, and love, and lose, and achieve, and strive mightily and – hopefully – become ever more fully the man God is calling you to be, for that is our life task. And it is certainly the mission of this University to help you attain that goal. All of us at the House await your arrival and look forward to being part of your journey.

Though your native intellect and hard work got you admitted to Notre Dame and your depth of wisdom and right judgment led you to accept our offer, your assignment to Zahm House is nothing short of an act of Divine Providence. We firmly believe that you, like the rest of us, are doubly blessed because you are both a Fighting Irishman and a Zahmbie now.

As you begin this new adventure, Zahm House will become your home away from home. It will be a place of comfort and relaxation in a busy day, where ESPN is always on a TV somewhere (or a bootlegged copy of Frozen, depending on your taste). It is a community of scholars and friends who will become your daily dining companions, study partners for chemistry, teammates for inter-hall or section sports, and the nagging sources of motivation for volunteering at the Robinson Learning Center. Here at Zahm, you will establish rhythms of study and learning, friendship, and play that will ground you in this University. Zahm will also be the launch pad for summer service projects, studies abroad, and professional internships. At Notre Dame, the residence halls are dynamic, formative, and integrative by design; they are an essential part of the Notre Dame educational experience. With Zahm House’s unique history and traditions, our tight-knit community, and commitment to service, we simply do the “Notre Dame thing” better than most. This is why Zahmbies revere their home and why so many of them make it their home for four years. The website and Red Book will introduce you to some of your House brothers and a few Zahm particularities. However, I do wish to note one non-negotiable core value that is embraced by all Zahmbies: No matter who you are or how you define yourself, you are a welcomed and valued brother of the House. There are no stereotypical Fighting Irish or Zahmbies. Only your own dishonorable words and deeds could call into question whether you should be counted as a loyal son of Notre Dame and a brother in Zahm. With that one provision, then, we encourage you to be yourself freely and completely!

Until you arrive and we can greet you in person, please feel free to contact me or the Frosh-O staff about any questions or concerns. We are more than happy to help. Welcome!

Best,

2014 Frosh-O Staff

Head Commissioners: Austin Taliaferro and Adam Logeman Assistant Commissioners: Shailen Naick and Wynn Stoxen Staff: Joe Kuhns, George McGabe, Melchior Savarese, Mike Feula, Will Stone, Luis Lasalle, Ben Kennel, Andrew Halt, Joe Walsh, Nicholas Rajewski, James Sigman, Rex Shannon, Bill Swift, Matthew Brendza, Jacob Hoyt

Greetings and welcome to the University of Notre Dame. More importantly, welcome to Zahm House, the best dorm Notre Dame has to offer. The men listed above have been chosen to display and exemplify to you, and the other members of the Class of 2018, the 77 years of grandiose tradition and impassioned spirit that makes Zahm House the home you will find it to be. Before you even get out of your car, you start understanding that Zahm is not your average dorm. As the Freshman Orientation (Frosh-O) Staff, we take it as a distinct pleasure and honor to assist you in getting settled and acquainted with your new digs. We will help unpack, introduce you to your new classmates, and tour you around this beautiful campus — in tried, true, and classic Zahm style. The first week of college can prove to be difficult for many. That is why we all have eagerly taken the responsibility of relieving as much stress and anxiety as possible. Zahm House is a brotherhood that desperately desires for you to join in on it. We hope that you can immediately start seeing yourself as a part of this brotherhood and we will do our best to show you what the relationship between Zahm and you — a new Zahmbie — means. Our first effort is this, the RedBook. It is your Orientation Bible, if you will. In it you will find information about the Frosh-O staff members listed above, various info about the ND/South Bend area, and some vital info about your home for the coming years. We all cannot wait to meet you and let you in on a fantastic brotherhood that so few get the opportunity to enjoy. Enjoy the rest of your summer, and GO IRISH! And, please, do not ever forget that, although you have not met us yet and we have not met you yet, we are already your brothers. Not only are we here to help but we also want to help. It’s why we wanted this great job. We’ll be the really enthusiastic guys in the red shirts that your parents think are either a) really nice or b) a little too excited. Do not hesitate to ask us for anything you might need throughout orientation and beyond. ZAHM HOUSE 4 Welcome from the Frosh-O Staff

Men of Zahm, Class of 2018,

Welcome to the one, the only, the House, Zahm House. We congratulate you on your admittance to heaven (a.k.a.the University of Notre Dame du Lac), which we can claim honestly and biasedly to be the greatest place on earth. (We wanted to say, “happiest place on earth” but apparently this Walt guy really locked down that phrase a while back.) You are now a part of the tradition that is Notre Dame: waves of swaying students singing the alma mater after every sporting event, the Grotto, intramural sports, invigorated arts and academics, Touchdown Jesus, hanging on the quad, and countless other memories you will take with you forever from this place. Notre Dame is truly a special place. Being in your shoes just one year ago, we know what it feels like to be in your position, getting ready to move away from home to start the best four years of your life. It can be challenging. But we’re here for anything you may need, along with your other freshmen brothers and 20 ludicrous Zahmbies in red ready to help in any way possible. Don’t hesitate to ask.

The truly warranted congratulations, however, goes to your “random” (we know it to be an act of God) selection into the most spirited, most renowned, and hands down all around best dorm on campus. We’re so far above everyone else it’s actually a bit scary; we’re not even a dorm. We are a House. Your home for the coming years embodies tradition — from our famous alumni (Joe Theisman, Regis Philbin) to beloved customs (‘Roni Za, Zahm Carnival, and countless more, of which you will soon be a part). Despite what may have held true in the days of Yesteryear, today Zahm holds the most prime of all real estate on campus. Located on North Quad, we live a stone’s throw away from North Dining Hall, a window’s view from the Dome, and a pleasantly short stroll from Hesburgh Library and the LaFortune student center. Moreover, the lovely ladies of Cavanaugh (our sister dorm), Farley, and BP grace our presence on the quad. And — it ought to be noted — we charitably allow the boys of Keenan, Stanford, and St. Ed’s to wallow in the shadow that extends from our grand House.

So, for those of you that have already begun slacking and skimming, here are some cliffnotes: Zahm has housed the best men (and continues to do so) that Our Lady has to offer, it possesses a superb location, and it epitomizes tradition. Now let us proceed to some more specifics.

In Zahm, you will have some 202 brothers to constantly bump elbows with. We understand and remember that at times your rooms may become boring, restrictive, and maybe even lonely. So, when you feel the need to escape from them, stop by a common room, find a seat on a couch, and hang out. Common rooms are notorious for stealing away useful time. The five-mans (at the end of the hall in the B-sections) are the main common rooms to hang out in along with the newly christened “House Commons” in the A-sections that have replaced the old 8-mans. We also have study lounges on the second and third floors (by the A-section bathrooms), along with the Xavier Murphy Study Lounge on the first floor by the printer (the perfect spot for studying, philosophizing, and the sometimes necessary heart-to-heart). Looking for somewhere to hang out with your favorite lady friend after parietals? Cruise down to the wonderfully spacious domain of Ignats (see glossary)! In the Zahm basement, you will find a ridiculously large television (don’t ask us how to use it though), a ping-pong table, pool table, kitchen, weight room, ample couch space, and, of course , the famed cheese, ZAHM HOUSE 5

'roni, prez, and sausage 'Roni Za. Profits from Za go to one of our favorite charities, so make your way down there for a delicious study break, especially during finals; Za is actually scientifically proven to improve test scores. Zahm also houses a laundry room and chapel, where we Zahmbies gather Sunday nights as a community in prayer (in the chapel, that is, not in the laundry room…hmm).

You will hear the phrase “Zahm is brotherhood” over and over again, in the RedBook and during Frosh-O. We all know how things grow numb when done repeatedly, but the fact does remain — and any one of us will swear it to be true — Zahm is brotherhood. We care for one another, look out for everyone’s best interest, and are ready to correct a brother’s misstep and encourage him when he needs a push. Our sense of community stands unmatched by any other dorm. And don’t think of it in the wrong light, please: we don’t say this as some competition to have the tightest community. Rather, both those that have come before us and those that are with us still have instilled in our hearts the significant benefits of brotherhood, tradition, and service. Over seven decades of goofy stories and hallowed traditions reside in the walls we call home. If you need help with anything ever — homework, relationships, or something’s just got you down — never hesitate to ask a brother. If he truly understands the spirit of Zahm, he will come to aid without a moment’s hesitation. We are all here for you, and chances are we’ve all needed someone before as well (and we’ll need someone in the future still). During the orientation weekend you will be welcomed into the Notre Dame family. We welcome you into the Zahm Brotherhood now.

We know you have questions, and so we have put together this Red Book for you and your brothers. Hopefully it will ease your mind, answer some questions, and excite you for what is to come. But if you do still need some things answered, send an email to one of us — your commissioners or staff members. We know things will overwhelm at times, but that is okay. In fact, that is a good thing. A great thing. Allow some chaos into your life. Enjoy the feelings of awkwardness and uncertainty, embrace them. They don’t come around often enough. If there ever is a time for complacency, it is not now. You have four years at Notre Dame. It may sound like a lot of time but, sadly, it’s not. Enjoy every minute of it. Be open to new people and ideas; let them shape your changing self. And, damn it, have fun! Life is a journey without a destination. Experience as much as you can. The more you put in, the more Notre Dame and Zahm will give back. We shall assist you in your transition to college — we, your brothers. In a campus of 8,000, we lucky few can call Zahm home. Newest Zahmbies: Welcome to the Tradition.

God, Country, Notre Dame, Zahm House,

Austin Taliaferro and Adam Logeman Head Commissioners

Shailen Naick and Wynn Stoxen Assistant Commissioners

“Notre Dame by Choice, Zahm by the Grace of God” ZAHM HOUSE 6

What to Do When You First Arrive on Campus

Arrival Dates: Thursday, August 21st after 12:00 p.m. for freshmen scheduled for early arrival. This is ONLY for those approved for early move-in! Friday, August 22nd is the regular move-in day: o 9:00 – 10:30 am for those living on the 2nd and 4th floors o 10:30 – Noon for those living on the 1st and 3rd floors

NOTE: TIMES ARE TENTATIVE AT THE TIME OF THIS PRINTING (JULY). PLEASE FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED TO YOU BY THE OFFICE OF HOUSING AND THE FIRST YEAR OF STUDIES OFFICE IF THEY ARE DIFFERENT THAN LISTED ABOVE. Upon Arrival:

1. There will be a specific route for each hall—signs and parking attendants will assist you. Drive up to the back of the House—a swarm of Frosh-O staff, all in red shirts, will descend upon your vehicle to grab your things and take them up to your room. Have a parent stay with the car so he or she can move it to a parking lot as soon as it is emptied. You will not be allowed to park the vehicle behind the building or in the grass near the House. We absolutely need to keep traffic flowing for the sake of all those moving in on that day.

2. Come into the House basement. There you will fill out a health form card, pay your House tax, get your room key, and receive your Frosh-O t-shirt.

3. Frosh-O staff will show you to your room. They can also help you loft or bunk your bed (although if your roommates haven’t arrived yet, it may be best to wait before making major room set-up decisions).

4. Meet your RA (resident assistant). He is in charge of your section and will be a great resource for anything and everything.

5. Once you have unloaded your stuff, it is a good idea to get your student ID at the South Dining Hall. Then you can head out on campus or to town to buy carpet or whatever you might need.

The whole move-in process may seem a bit hectic and confusing, but there will be plenty of people around the House whose sole job is to help you and make you feel welcome. Within a day or two you’ll feel right at home...just in time for the upperclassmen to arrive! ZAHM HOUSE 7 People to Know!

The Rector: Fr. Gary Chamberland, C.S.C.

Father Gary Chamberland, C.S.C. arrived in the House in January after serving as Director of Campus Ministry at the University of Portland. Fr. Gary is a native of Great Barrington, MA and came to Notre Dame as a freshman in 1980. He received his Bachelor of Arts in American Studies from the University of Notre Dame in 1984. After graduation, he did a year of volunteer service as a Holy Cross Associate teaching middle school and running an afterschool program at Immaculate Heart Community School in Portland, Oregon. After joining the Congregation of Holy Cross, he earned a Master of Divinity degree from the Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley and a Licentiate in Canon Law from the Catholic University of America. During his time in Holy Cross, Fr. Gary has served as an associate pastor at Christ the King Parish in South Bend and as a hall director at the University of Portland. From 1999 until 2002, we was rector of Keenan Hall next door. For that transgression, he offers his sincerest apology.

Chaplain: Fr. Jim Galligher, C.S.C.

Father Jim Gallagher, C.S.C. is a Holy Cross priest-in- residence and our House chaplain. He lives in the House on the third floor, presides at liturgies, oversees Zahm militant, celebrates the Sacrament of Reconciliation with us, and otherwise avails himself to all men of the House, no matter their religion.

Fr. Jim serves as the Director of the Office of Vocations for the United States Province of Priests and Brothers of the Congregation of Holy Cross. A native of South Bend, Indiana, Fr. Jim earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering ('98) and a Master of Divinity degree ('06) from the University of Notre Dame prior to his ordination in 2007. Before entering full time vocation ministry, he worked in Campus Ministry and Residence Life at the University of Portland. ZAHM HOUSE 8

The Assistant Rectors:

On the second and fourth floors live two graduate students called Assistant Rectors (ARs). They assist Fr. Gary, work closely with the Resident Assistants (RAs), and are available to help with anything that comes up during the year.

Room 239 Eduardo Andino Master of Theological Studies [email protected] Room 439 Tiernan Kane PhD. in Political Studies [email protected]

The Resident Assistants:

The Resident Assistants (RAs) are a group of seven seniors who, along with Fr. Gary and the ARs, make up the House Staff. One RA lives in each of the seven sections of the dorm. Their primary role is to help to build community and to aid you with all of college’s trials — from being locked out of your room to personal arguments to homesickness to more private matters. You will get to know your RA very well as a person you can rely on. Feel free to contact any of the House staff, if you have questions before the semester begins. They are all very anxious to meet you.

RA Section Assignments: Section RA Email 1A rooms 113 to 139 Stephen Bedard [email protected] 1B rooms 143 to 162 Sam Hyder [email protected] 2A rooms 201 to 226 Douglas Noe [email protected] 2B rooms 227 to 262 David Lenz [email protected] 3A rooms 301 to 326 Joseph Leonard [email protected] 3B rooms 327 to 362 th Steven Froelich [email protected] 4 floor rooms 401 to 462 Michael Junkins [email protected]

We encourage you to email your RA before you arrive on campus and introduce yourself to them! ZAHM HOUSE 9 General Info on Zahm

Letter from the House Gov Exec

Men of Zahm,

Congratulations on your acceptance to the University Notre Dame. More importantly, congratulations on your acceptance into the most renowned dorm at that University: Zahm House. It is our pleasure as your House Government to be among the first to welcome you to Zahm. No matter what your passion is, we know that you’ll find a home here, hopefully for the next four years.

Above all, Zahm is a close-knit community of brothers. We are athletes, scholars, and service-driven individuals. We are musicians, actors and directors. We are nerds and jocks, jokesters and committed students. We are future doctors, lawyers, businessmen, and professors. But what we are is not what matters; what matters is what you are, and how you will choose to make your time in Zahm count. House Government is here to help you on that path, and we’re sure that no matter who you are, there will be a place for you here.

Zahm House has a long and storied history. You’ve probably already heard how in the olden days, dorms were chosen by GPA. Zahm, which was then relegated to the far reaches of campus, quickly developed a reputation for having the more…social students. Although dorms are no longer chosen by GPA (a side note: 2008’s Valedictorian was a Zahmbie), Zahm retains its reputation of a closely knit community with a vibrant social life and countless traditions. But tradition tells only half the story: our vibrant commitment to dorm life is only outdone by our commitment to charity and service of others. If you watched the ND versus Navy football game three years ago, you probably noticed our “Raise an X for X” campaign, where the entire stadium wore red and made the traditional Zahm “X” with their arms. They did this in support of a former Zahm resident who had recently lost his battle with leukemia, Xavier Murphy, and all those fighting cancer. Zahm was able to honor Xavier’s memory and collect a huge amount of money to fight the disease as a result. This is the dorm you have the privilege to join: a community unparalleled in support of one another, and able to unite people in the causes we fight for.

If you’re interested in getting involved in Zahm, House Government meets every Tuesday at 11:00 PM in the basement. It’s a great way to stay on top of all the things that happen here. If you’re really passionate about an issue, feel free to email any of us or the commissioner of your topic of interest (there is a list of commissioners online at the Zahm House webpage). All will be willing to work with you to ensure that Zahm is the best it can possibly be. We’re looking forward to meeting you this fall. Our doors (and everyone else’s, for that matter) are always open. Until then, enjoy the rest of your summer, and welcome to Zahm House.

Yours in Zahm,

Mike Izzo Ryan Janecek Chris Revord President Vice President Chief of Staff ZAHM HOUSE 10

House Government

House government is composed of elected leaders who run the House-wide events, from dances to inter-hall sports, service opportunities and other great activities. In addition to a House president and vice-president, we have a dozen or so commissioners with very specific areas of responsibility. Each Tuesday night, we have a House government meeting in the basement where the week’s events are discussed. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. There will be plenty of opportunities for you to get involved in running the dorm.

The Rabid Bats:

You will hear many different mascots for different intramural teams from Zahm. We are usually called Zahmbies, signified by a moose (whose name is Ignats). However, our official mascot is the Rabid Bats. Our colors are red, black, and white. We have several intramural teams so if you played a sport in high school and would like to continue, we’d be happy to have you on board.

Baseball (Champions in ’11, ‘13) Lacrosse Basketball (Champions in ’04 and ’05) Ping Pong (Champions in ’09 and ’10) Bowling Racquetball Singles Cross Country (Champions in ’08) Sand Volleyball (Champions in ’11 and ’13) Dodgeball (Champions in ’11) Soccer Ice Hockey (Champions in ’08) Team Racquetball Golf Scramble Team Tennis (Champions in ’10 and ’11) Football (Champions in ’05) Volleyball (Champions in ’11)

Your Room:

All Zahm freshmen on 1st through 3rd floors live in triples this year (on average, the largest rooms in the House). All rooms come with a wastebasket, three desks, three beds, three desk chairs, and three wardrobe closets. The freshmen on the 4th floor will be in doubles. They have the same stuff listed above but just two of everything. The beds are 80" twin. However, if you are over 6'6" or so, you can ask for an extra-long bed (90"). We encourage you to only request the XXL bed if you absolutely need it. You won’t want to waste the room if you don’t need it. If you require a 90” bed, please email Fr. Gary ASAP — [[email protected]].

What is helpful about the beds, wardrobes and desks is that they are modular and go together well for bunking or lofting. In addition to these basics, the rooms come with a sink, medicine cabinet, and mirror.

Most rooms do not have overhead lighting, so a lamp is a good idea. Carpets and shelving are two other ideas you may want to consider. No need to pack all that though. There are plenty of places in South Bend (or the Fall Mall, ND’s 3-day hypermarket on campus) to buy these things at Notre Dame. Once you receive information about your roommates, likely in mid-late July, it would be a good idea to coordinate with them what you will be ZAHM HOUSE 11 bringing so that you don’t end up with three TV’s, two fridges, and four lamps (plus, it’s nice to talk to your roommates before living with them for the next year). Remember, it’s not just your room.

Your Roommate:

You should be receiving information from the Office of Housing regarding your roommates. If, for some reason, you find the school year to be drawing near and you have not received that information, call the Office of Housing at (574) 631-5878. Along with the roommate information, you will also receive your Zahm House mailing address.

We highly recommend calling your roommate before showing up for orientation weekend. This can help prevent you from bringing two refrigerators, couches, etc.

Miscellaneous:

Zahm House is a smoke-free facility, as are all buildings on campus. Zahm has a laundry room with washers and dryers . There aren’t landlines in the dorm rooms, so make sure to bring a cell phone.. Bank accounts are available through Notre Dame Federal Credit Union (located just north of campus) and First Source Bank (in the basement of LaFortune Student Center near Zahm). See the nuts and bolts part of job hunting for more info on the bank. Microwaves and air conditioners are unfortunately not allowed – our old wiring won’t handle them! We have microwaves available for use in the House. ZAHM HOUSE 12

Frosh-O Staff

Shailen Naick Major: Chest Hair Grooming From: Somewhere in Texas Email: [email protected]

Shailen hails from South Africa and will help make 2A into 2Africa this year. Being from a country other than America, he of course loves soccer. Now that America is out of the World Cup, we can all forget about soccer for the next four years. However, if for some ridiculous reason you want to hear about the greatness of Rooney, and how Manchester United is destined to win another Premier League title, head down to the 2A 6 man/8 man/lounge when it’s converted back to a common room to chat him up. Although he is from South Africa, Shailen grew up in Texas so he does know something about real football. Coming from an Indian heritage as well, Shailen is Zahm’s diversity. Shailen’s “that guy,” you know the one who somehow gets involved in every student activity. He’s on both the Student International Business Council and the Diversity Council. His creds make him an early candidate for a possible House president campaign??? If that wasn’t enough, oh by the way he double majors in applied math and finance. Don’t worry we’re just as impressed by him as you. Don’t be intimidated though, Shailen is laid back, easy to talk to, and someone you should definitely get to know.

Matthew Brendza Major: Geed Studies From: Who cares Christian Mingle username: brendzasucks94

Everything you need to know about Matt Brendza can be found in his autobiography, "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.” He is in the 2B five man so swing by and hit him up if you want to talk about what a pleaban is or how he is cool for having the same last name as the Notre Dame Kicker. ZAHM HOUSE 13

Luis Lasalle Major: Costume making From: 145 Starting right guard for 1B last year

From El Paso, Texas originally, Luis is a Chemical Engineering major who will be a sophomore this year. He participated in Tae Kwon Do, American Society of Chemical Engineers, and went on the Latino Retreat with Campus Ministry as well as studying abroad in Rome this summer. Apart from being an all-around stellar guy, Luis loves sports, friendship, video games, movies, and Batman. If you ever have any questions to ask a student about the saints or Catholicism, Luis is your man. He’s one of the friendliest people you’ll ever meet, and knows just about everyone on campus. Get to know him, seriously.

Joe Kuhns Major: Arts and Sweaters From: Somewhere manly Fun Fact: his body naturally produces Old Spice body spray as his sweat

Joe Kuhns, hailing from a bear cave somewhere in Canada, I mean Minnesota, is a known descendent of Paul Bunyan and plays Marshall Erikson on How I Met Your Mother , which you can tell by his looks and his character. He's a proud member of the college of arts and crafts, because "careers are stupid", so if you have nothing to do, you can always hang out with Big Joe, because you'll know he'll be free. Beware of sharing music with him though, because once he knows more than one person likes a band, then it won't be cool for him anymore. If you're lucky enough, on Friday and Saturday nights, you can spot "Mega Joe": a mysterious creature who actually enjoys pop music, and occasionally runs away from girls. However, come Sunday morning, Joe will return as his friendly self again, sharing stories about antics of his alter ego.

Nicholas Rajewski Major: Gender studies From: The mile high state Fun Fact: One of the only people to ever win a shake

Nicholas Rajewski (Rah-Yes-Key) was born in the frigid tundra of northern Michigan on February 29, 1994. Discovered by a pack of wandering wolves lying in the snow, young Nic was adopted into the wilderness. From a young age, Nic learned the way of the wild, living off the land with his wolf brothers. At the age of 13, Polish hikers found Nic in a small cave along Lake Erie. With difficulty, they brought him home and adopted him as son. Over the years Nic adapted into civilization, but the urges of the wild never left him. Today, the tall seemingly blonde brother of Thor enjoys red meat, hunting, and howling to the full moon on breezy fall nights. In high school, Nic found a Gumpish love for running and joined his school’s lacrosse and football teams. Even though he brushes off the term “Jock”, Nic never tires of swaggering down hallways shirtless while flashy his bright smile to girls returning from chapel Mass. Above all else, Nic is known for his selfless kindness. What’s his is yours, even if it means giving his car to David Li without it being returned for a week. A true man of Zahm, Nic welcomes all new comers and hopes for swift return to the forests of his homeland. ZAHM HOUSE 14

Jeff Marino Major: Saxophone things From: Kenny G’s house Fun Fact: Really good at making authority figures flustered

Jeff Marino, known around Zahm House as Band Jeff, is a saxophone player in the marching band here at Notre Dame. This Aquarius from Westfield, NJ is active in both Zahm and the University, frequenting such popular events as Decade Dance, Dome Dance, Zormal, and the ever important 4:30 dinner (if you don’t know about 4:30 din din you better get with the program quickly). Jeff hopes one day to pass his plethora of physics classes and graduate in the class of 2017, but more than that he wishes to maintain his self-proclaimed status as the man in Zahm that knows every resident’s name. Don’t let his characteristic upper-lip mole or his band T- shirts intimidate you, he is always down for a Taco Bell run or an afternoon playing League of Legends. For those of you reading this that are interested in this ever rising phenomenon known as LOL, this is the man to go to. He will gladly teach you all the secret handshakes and strange rituals of the LOL group in Zahm that other Zahmbies feel perfectly comfortable not questioning.

George McCabe Business Basking Ridge, NJ [email protected] 361

George “Kingslayer” McCabe is your Mom’s favorite Zahmbie. Not only did he peak in high school, his former school’s baseball team won state the year after finally getting rid of him. Now he relives his past glory on the winless 1B section basketball team. Athletics aside, George is a model citizen and always follows house rules, and has never been written up by the Office of Community Standards. When asked about George’s warm personality, one St. Mary’s girl said “Who’s George McCabe” and “Stop facebook messaging me, I don’t even know you.” Next year he will be living in the 2B 5-man, successfully convincing his parents he made friends. If you are interested in running for student government, or need help distancing yourself from a clingy significant other, George is your man.

Michael Feula Major: Triple majoring in Nutrition, Skin Care, and Textile Care From: The Jersey Shore Fun Fact: Dude eats a ton of freakin yogurt

The only thing you need to know about Michael Feula is that he's from New Jersey. You may know of New Jersey when it was unanimously voted as the "armpit of America" by TIME magazine in 2011. Despite drawbacks from his homeland, Michael Feula was the first freshman to ever be on his high school's Varsity baseball team. If he hasn't brought this up within thirty seconds of meeting him, be sure to casually bring up the subject so that he can elaborate, as he must have forgot. With a beard that puts roughly eighty percent of the other Zahm men to shame, Feula is a hard working engineer with a long distance girlfriend. She's a nice gal. He's a rugged type so you'll have to dig a little deeper to find his sensitive side. But, unlike his basketball talent, it does exist. TIME magazine also voted Feula as the "least likely to succeed" in a survey of all tweens in New Jersey. That previous statement was not true. But this one is: he's a whey protein user, a hard-boiled egg eater, and a good guy. He is Michael "GTL" Feula and he is coming to a 2B five man near you. ZAHM HOUSE 15

William “Chubs” Stone Major: Water Polo From The place in America where everything bad happens Fun Fact: Literally nothing fun about him

At the ripe age of 18, William Franklin Stone was able to escape his home in the bath salt flats of Orlando, Florida, and enter into the Disney theme park that is Notre Dame. With thighs exposed, a naïve Stone crossed the border into South Bend to find his name legally changed to Chubs; so called for his resemblance to the beloved coach of Happy Gilmore and his irrational fear of alligators. Despite his lack of golf skills, Chubs strives every day to honor his founding Chubbers by hunting caribou in the House. He went so far as to drop his Biology major in order to save the world with his knowledge of business and the Irish language. He became famous during his first year on campus thanks to his chiseled jaw line, his performance as Zahm’s FEAR goaltender and his ability to seemingly do no work for weeks straight. He became the leading scorer in Notre Dame Club Water Polo history, but decided to hang up the ear muffs to allow him more time tutoring students at St. Mary’s and getting yolked in Zahm’s weight room. Come find him in the 2B quad if you need a Netflix recommendation, want to play some hallway hockey, or can’t decide what to put on your chicken popper bowl (seriously, this kid does nothing and is always around). If you don’t, surely he’ll yell at you via a megaphone during banner raising in the fall. When it comes to Zahmbies, this guy is sure to become number one in your heart.

James Sigman Major: Medieval Culinary Studies From: Chili capital of the world Fun Fact: He is on Jdate

James, “Sig Sauer,” “Sigs,” Calvin Sigman is the epitome of a Zahm man and a student of Notre Dame. Originally from the not so rough and not so backcountry part of Fairfax, Virginia, James strives for the best in both his academics and character. Studying Chemical Engineering, James is one smart kid; don’t let it fool you though, he also loves to hang out and sip a cold soda with the boys when he can. Sporting the most excellent posture on campus, James will help you out with yours and any other problem you may have at the drop of a hat. With a prime dad game complete with dad shorts, shirts, and personality, James will teach you about life and the perfect form of a badminton swing. With a dad's life comes a love of dad rock--his music library pretty much contains nothing made past 1983. Unfortunately, James will never have as much swag as Kevin (never forget), his former roommate and the incarnation of swag itself, but he's good enough for now. Although James yearns for the frat life (he's seriously got frat-star blood in his veins), you can find him in the most glorious of all common rooms, the 1-B five, which is kinda like a frat, but more like a kid's ball pit at McDonalds. Otherwise, you may find him around with his Lewis chick, pretending not to make it obvious they're meant for one another. James is a true bro, get to know him and you won't regret it!

Andrew Halt Major: The Eagles 1A or die Fun Fact: he never tucks it. Ever. ZAHM HOUSE 16

Wynn Stoxen Major: Hockey From: God forsaken American state Fun Fact: He thinks he is funny

Melchior Savarese Major: Pizza Culinary From: The Mother Country Fun Fact: Ask him about Za

Ben Kennel Major: Portland Trailblazers From: Rip City Fun Fact: Once at 700 bagel bites in one sitting ZAHM HOUSE 17

Joe Walsh Major: Hallway hockey From: That’s a good question Fun Fact: Looks like Mac Miller

Rex Shannon Major: This dude has hands From: Cali bruh Fun Fact: allergic to latex

Bill Swift Major: Theft Prevention From: 3B Fun Fact: He is always feeling 21 ZAHM HOUSE 18

Jacob Hoyt Major: Smooth Studies From: The Pub Fun Fact: Actually got Devin to leave the room once

Ryan Spoonmore Major: Hometown Honey Studies From: Purdue University Fun Fact: He is a cheerleader

Adam Logeman Major: Civil Engineering From: Berlin, Germany Fun Fact: Founder of the Bryan Graveline Fan Club ZAHM HOUSE 19

Austin “Lennie” Taliaferro Major: PW studies with a minor in Cavaunaughties From: Pasquerilla West Hall Fun Fact: He has a scholarship Another Fun Fact: He won’t be at Frosh O, rejoice ZAHM HOUSE 20

Stuff to Think About Ten Suggestions for Success in Your First Year

Our words are buttressed by our deeds, and our 1. Never eat alone. deeds are inspired by our convictions. 2. Find a quiet place. -Rev. Ted Hesburgh, CSC 3. Be proud of your family, your heritage, and who you are. 4. Don’t be afraid to let people get to know you. 5. Get active early. Notre Dame is full of ordinary people who do 6. Don’t confuse your self-worth with your GPA. extraordinary things. 7. Don’t settle for your present group of friends. -Lou Holtz 8. Study, pray, socialize, and serve. 9. Listen to the stories of alumni and upperclassmen. 10. Learn the names of all your brother Zahmbies. I think the world would be a much better place if people adhered to the golden rules of Notre Dame -Regis Philbin (a Zahmbie)

I’ve been ready for this my whole life. -Rudy

Songs Soon to be Engrained in Your Permanent Memory

Notre Dame, Our Mother (The Alma Mater) The Notre Dame Fight Song Notre Dame, Our Mother, Rally sons of Notre Dame, Tender, strong, and true, Sing her glory and sound her fame. Proudly in the heavens, Raise her Gold and Blue, Gleams thy Gold and Blue. And cheer with voices true, Glory’s mantle cloaks thee, Rah, rah for Notre Dame. Golden is thy fame, We will fight in ev’ry game, And our hearts forever, Strong of heart and true to her name. Praise thee Notre Dame, We will ne’er forget her, And our hearts forever, And we’ll cheer her ever, Love thee Notre Dame Loyal to Notre Dame. Cheer, cheer for old Notre Dame, Wake up the echoes cheering her name. Send a volley cheer on high, Shake down the thunder from the sky. What though the odds be great or small, Old Notre Dame will win over all, While her loyal sons are marching, Onward to Victory! ZAHM HOUSE 21 Some Nuts and Bolts

Getting a Job on Campus

There are several jobs for students on campus, some even in the House. You might need to do some footwork to find one, but if you search hard enough you will be able to get one (go to: http://studentemployment.nd.edu/). If you plan on getting a job, you need to be able to fill out the appropriate paperwork.

Direct Deposit (http://controller.nd.edu/assets/89267/direct_deposit_form_v9.pdf): The University only pays students via Direct Deposit. To set up direct deposit you will need to have a voided personal check so they can set up the information correctly. If you don’t have a checking account, no problem. You can set one up with First Source Bank that is conveniently located in the basement of LaFortune Student Center Or the Notre DameCredit union located just off campus.You only need $5 to set up an account.

I-9 Employment Eligibility Form (http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-9.pdf): You will also need to be able to fill out an I-9 Form. For this one you have to show the ORIGINAL documents IN PERSON – check it out on the web. A lot of guys have their pay held up while they wait for Mom and Dad to send forms to them in the mail. When filling out this form make sure you use your campus address.

W-4andWH-4Formshttp://controller.nd.edu/assets/91400/fw4_current.pdfand http://controller.nd.edu/assets/89283/wh_4.pdf): You got to give your fair share to Uncle Sam. You can have Mom and Dad help you with this one before you even get to campus if you like.

We need your help!

Being part of a community means more than living in a shared space. All members of our community are expected to become active in the House. Nothing happens in the House without people giving of their time and energies for Zahm activities.

Zahm Banner

A tradition for Zahm is to hang a 30 foot by 90 foot long banner the Quad Side of our building for each and every football weekend.We made a new banner just three years ago. It takes a lot of manpower to hoist the banner to the fourth floor, but it really is something we are proud of. Visitors to campus regularly come to the North Quad to take their pictures in front of the famous “Here Come the Irish” banner. Be prepared to help out on a Thursday afternoons and Sunday afternoons. Often we will have a cookout or another social activity to coincide with the banner raising. ZAHM HOUSE 22

Mass in Zahm

All Zahmbies are encouraged to participate in the House's religious activities as they feel comfortable. Zahm's beautiful St. Albert the Great Chapel is always open to Zahmbies for prayer and reflection. On Sundays during term time, we celebrate Mass together at 10 pm. The men of the House, of course, serve as cantors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, musicians, readers, servers, and singers. Mass is also celebrated at 10 pm on Mondays and Wednesdays and at 5:15 pm on Tuesdays. Other liturgical celebrations of the sacraments take place throughout the academic year, such as the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and the chapel is used for para-liturgies, devotions, and choir rehearsals, as well.

Zahm Militant

Zahm Militant is a faith-based fellowship intended to help Zahmbies grow as men of God. This happens through growing in Godliness by way of regular participation in the Eucharist and in fellowship that encourages one another on the journey. It also happens through growing in true manliness through activities that teach skills that are good for men to know and homilies that speak of virtues to seek. These two parts are drawn together by occasional speakers who come to teach some of the skills as well as share how they strive to grow in faith while living in the world today.

Where does the name come from? In part it is taken from an article that describes the Zahm House namesake, Fr. John Zahm, C.S.C., as a "gentle priest" with a "heroic militancy for Christ." It also reflects the reality that becoming a man of God is not something that just happens on its own; it is something about which one must be attentive and diligent.

All of the men of Zahm are welcome to participate in Zahm Militant events. In the Fall of 2014, our primary meetings will entail Mass and dinner on Tuesdays beginning at 5:15pm in the St. Albert the Great Chapel. Other meetings and events will be scheduled and announced as is appropriate for the nature of the event (e.g., Habitat for Humanity build, lesson in wood chopping, knowing your way around a car, etc.). The Zahm House annual weekend retreat is hosted by Zahm Militant, as well, and will take place Friday through Sunday before the start of the Spring Semester - remember this when booking your tickets for Christmas break. ZAHM HOUSE 23

House Weekend Retreat

On the last weekend of the Christmas recess, many men return early to Zahm for the House's weekend retreat at Potato Creek State Park in North Liberty, IN (about a half hour from Zahm). Although the theme of the retreat changes yearly, it always has something to do with being a man of God. Gary Chamberland, the Rector, and Fr. Jim Gallagher, C.S.C., the House Chaplain, work with the coordinators of Zahm Militant to plan and run the retreat. Besides various talks, discussions, prayer experiences, meals, and other planned activities, there is plenty of free time to enjoy Potato Creek and to socialize. Zahm retreatants stay in well-furnished cabins in the State Park (8 men per cabin), which include living rooms, kitchens, dining rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, wood stoves, and screened porches.

2015 House Weekend Retreat

3:30 pm, January 10, 2014: Depart Zahm House for Potato Creek State Park o o 11 am, January 12, 2014: Depart Potato Creek State Park for Zahm House

Service

The men of Zahm are especially known at Notre Dame for their service to the University and the community. The House enjoys on-going partnerships with several service providers, including the Robinson Community Learning Center, Project Warmth, Bengal Bouts/the Holy Cross Missions, the Starlight Children's Foundation, and the South Bend Medical Foundation.

Among many service projects, the House hosts bowling and Halloween parties for children served by the Starlight Children's Foundation, tutors and serves as big brothers to children at the Robinson Community Learning Center, runs a campus-wide coat drive for Project Warmth, contributes generously to Bengal Bouts for the Holy Cross Missions in Bangladesh, sponsors the largest blood drive on-campus for the South Bend Medical Foundation, and helps to build houses for Habitat for Humanity.

One of the House's major events--entirely planned and run by Zahmbies--is the Zahm Spring Carnival, which brings hundreds of children who suffer from chronic illnesses or who live in deprived areas of Michiana to Notre Dame's North Quad for a day of fun. The Carnival includes inflatable bouncy houses and slides, a petting zoo, face painting, an ND Fire Department fire truck and firemen, putt-putt golf, wiffle ball, jugglers, cornhole, a dunk tank, popcorn, slushies, cotton candy, and plenty of real food. ZAHM HOUSE 24 Top 20 Things to Know About ND and Zahm House:

20. Living in Zahm is a once in a lifetime experience—show off all the talents you have and make the most of it! 19. Two of the best events on campus are Bengal Bouts and Bookstore Basketball—as long as you get knocked out early.

18. Eventually, we all consider being a business major.

17. Keenan Hall: Fifty feet away in distance, 1,000,000 miles away in everything that counts.

16. If you’re going to steal from the dining hall, never say it’s for a school project.

15. Don’t sell your soul to the bookstore.

14. Za every night will add more than the Freshmen 15…oh well, the money goes to charity.

13. Meet as many girls in the first few weeks as you can. They want you to talk to them, trust us.

12. Never feel forced to walk a SMCer home. There’s always the shuttle.

11. Beware of the Midnight Maid.

10. Call Notre Dame women “SMCers” only if you don’t like them or want to be disfigured.

9. 2500 pounds of anything will almost always get you in trouble.

8. Zahm Sports—there’s nothing better than cheering on the Rabid Bats, Fear, or Pain except maybe taunting their opponents until they cry.

7. Go to every dance to which you’re invited. Even if you don’t like your date, there is guaranteed to be at least one hottie there with a loser date that can’t dance.

6. Foreign Sausage should never be eaten or brought to Zahm. EVER!

5. Get involved in Student Activities — run for Student Body President, seriously!

4. Don’t be afraid to laugh, especially at yourself.

3. Sleep is an overrated commodity.

2. Football is the essence of life. Tailgaters make the games even better.

1. REAL MEN WEAR RED!!! ZAHM HOUSE 25 The Zahmbie Glossary

In the pages that follow you’ll find an insider’s guide to just about every bit of Notre Dame Vocabulary you need to know. Commit these to memory, there will be a test!

Fr. Jenkins The beloved President of Notre Dame.

The Dome You live under it. There’s no better place to be.

Brian Kelly If you don’t know who he is, why did you get a copy of this book?

Touchdown Jesus The Library’s divine referee.

The Rock Athletic facility and gym on South Quad that bears the name of Notre Dame’s Godfather: Knute Rockne.

Rolfs Awesome athletic complex on the east side of campus. It’s top notch facilities make up for its lack of tradition.

O’Shag O’Shaughnessy Hall, home of Arts and Leisure majors, where classes are held for lack of a better place.

Domer ND students...term often used by SMCers when their dates don’t return from the bathroom. du Lac The name of the Notre Dame Student Handbook; it does wonders for evening out your unbalanced TV stand.

Stonehenge Awesome fountain on North Quad.

CoMo The Coleman Morse Center, home to Campus Ministry and the First Year of Studies office. Free popcorn and cokes, and a really nice million dollar marble fountain.

Parietals ND’s rules for boy-girl slumber parties.

IGNATS The huge Moose Head that once again hangs in the basement. Currently holds the record for “Most Cavanaughties Kissed.” ZAHM HOUSE 26

Bookstore Basketball The largest 5 vs 5 single elimination Basketball Tourney in the world played in the spring all over campus.

Rabid Bats Zahm House’s very own Interhall, full-contact football team.

FEAR Zahm House’s Ice Hockey Team.

PAIN Zahm House’s Lacrosse Team.

The Huddle A small convenience store in LaFortune that sells everything from nail clippers to Lunchables for 3 times the regular price. Know where it is.

Shuttle Runs to and from SMC. A cheap way to get downtown...if you can figure out the schedule.

Dogbook Freshman Student Directory, used for finding out who is worth calling, if you find someone who doesn’t need a collar.

The Jack The Joyce Athletic and Convocation Center (J.A.C.C). Two huge humps that account for 2 of the 4 on campus.

Stepan The crazy looking geodesic dome on the north side of campus that leaks and is seriously held together with duct tape. Home to chem exams and basketball. Yeah, it counts as a hump, too.

Foreign Sausage Absolutely not.

Roni Za Zahm’s own satisfier of late night hunger, prepared nightly in the basement.

B.P. Breen-Phillips Hall, women’s dorm across North Quad.

Cavanaugh Our lovely sister dorm, located right next door. Huge Enrique enthusiasts.

Farley Women’s dorm just across North Quad. The absolute Finest ND has to offer.

P.E. Often called Physical Education, or here Pasquerilla East, another women’s dorm. “They’re gonna make you sweat in PE,” an old wise man once said.

P-Dub Pasquerilla West, closer to Zahm but it really doesn’t matter. ZAHM HOUSE 27

Lewis A women’s dorm just west of Zahm. Be sure to pronounce both syllables clearly or you have...

Freshman 15 The direct result of increased consumption and decreased activity, often causing cellulite deposits on one’s stomach and thighs.

North Quad Quad that is the home to Zahm and all of its menial, worshipping follower-dorms.

Flex Points They give you $345 a semester to make up for 7 meals a week. Yeah it’s crappy math, but at least now you can buy like 2467652 Q-dogs with monopoly money.

South Quad Go there for better food, not better people.

Mod Quad The “East Quad” with the towers and some other dorms that don’t really matter.

God Quad One of the most picturesque places on campus.

Golf/West Quad The high-class “mama’s boy” dorms, built upon the back nine of our old golf course. . .we’d rather play 18.

Torquemada Hallowed tradition of the House.

Q-Dogs What better way for the Huddle to get rid of yesterday’s hotdogs than to sell them to us for a quarter?

USC, OSU, Michigan, etc. Schools never to be mentioned unless preceded by “I hate ______.” Better learn to hate them early.

Club Hes The 14-story library that houses hours of fun; Club Hes was named after our beloved President Emeritus who served ND as president for 35 years.

Challey A super chill set of singles that lie above the chapel on every floor. Short for Chapel Alley.

5-man A place for social gatherings and complete and utter wasting away of time. Only Zahm has them, probably because we’re better than everyone else. Also, the main reason for all the freshman drama at room picks.

8-man Oh excuse me, forgot they’re “University Lounges” now. R.I.P. never forget

Terrence He’s a ladies’ tree. ZAHM HOUSE 28

SMCer Pronounced, “Smicker”. The name given to St. Mary’s chicks. Call an ND girl a SMCer only if you want a severe beating.

Contemporary Topics Without a doubt, the biggest waste of time and money. Ever.

Room Picks The ceremony by which returning House members select their rooms for the upcoming year. For freshman this can include much heartbreak and many closed-door meetings.

Midnight Maid She comes in at like 3 a.m. and makes so much noise, you’d think there was a tornado coming. Just learn to deal with her.

LaFun Also known as LaFortune Student Center. It has everything you need.

Out like … A Zahm farewell for emails.

Zahm Independence Day March 29th, a glorious revolution. “Give me liberty or give me death!”

Rock It Don’t Tuck It.

Connor Murphy Lounge The place to be. Now on every floor! Zahm study rooms.

Seuh A Zahm Farewell

Zahmbie Look in a mirror – we are proud to call you a brother. ZAHM HOUSE 29

Here’s a common angle of Zahm seen from our small quad shared with Cavanaguh. You’ll enter and leave many times from these doors.

FINAL WORDS!!! We’re here for you.

We hope we’ve answered most of your questions with this book. In the few weeks you have left, be sure to relax and get some more sun before your trip to South Bend. If you have any questions left, or just want to hear more about what Zahm is all about, feel free to contact any of us via e-mail or phone. We’re already your brothers, and we’re here for you even before we meet in the fall.

Congratulations! You are now a Zahmbie!

Head Commissioner Austin Taliaferro [email protected] 614-949-3773 Adam Logeman [email protected] 513-659-1779 Assistant Commissioners Wynn Stoxen [email protected] 651-341-5572 Shailen Naick [email protected] 512-925-7889