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Friday, May 17, 1996 • Vol. XXVII No. 136 THE INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER SERVING NOTRE DAME AND SAINT MARY'S 'It's the end of the world as we know it' SMCsays farewell to 375 grads
By MAUREEN HURLEY Saint Mary's N=s Editor
Saturday afternoon, 375 women donning caps and gowns will enter LeMans Courtyard as Saint Mary's stu dents, and will leave as alum nae. Proud families, friends and members of the Saint Mary's community will join the Class of 1996 for the 149th Commencement Exercises May 18 at noon. Of the 375 degree candi dates, 261 will graduate with a bachelor of arts degree, 65 with a bachelor of science degree, 40 with a bachelor of NO Commencement marks business administration degree, seven with a bachelor of fine arts degree and two with a bachelor of music transition's end for seniors degree. Addressing the newly-hood By BRAD PRENDERGAST Seniors savored their memories and ed degree candidates at the Nt·w' F.Jiror looked forward to graduation in their last week on campus. May 5 Honors Convocation Four years ago, the mnmbers of the ''I'm excited and nervous," said Larry Ceremony, Associate Professor of Religious Studies Joseph dass of IIJ'J6 were struggling through Mullen, a Stanford Hall senior from fmshman dwm. calling their professors Northfield. Minn. "But I'd have to say lncandela said, "May you "l'rolilssor," and taking earn to disguise that, right now, I'm more excited than always be able to look back tlwir drinking habits from their parents nervous. and say of these years 'wasn't The Observer/ Mike Ruma. Dave Murphy that a time!'- a sacred time Four years later, this year's seniors The blossoming flowers and the sunset over God lu1ve struggled through tlwir last GRE see ND GRADS I page 8 Quad provide some final moments of tranquility. see SMC GRADS I page I 0 essay, grown to calling their professors ".lack." and taken their parents out for ~ . ' • SAINT MARY'S VALEDICTORIAN a beer. This wnekend, the transition from col lege freshman to college graduate :\i::f!N"l~'"!;":'.:lf\<.. ,~,. . conws to an end as 1,801 undergradu Hodapp credits atns will receive their degrees at the University's 151 st Commencement exercises Sunday. 244 mastllr's and effort for success doctoral students in the Graduate School will have degrees conferred By CAROLINE BLUM upon them at the eeremony, as will 211 Saint Mary's Editor master's students in the College of Busirwss t\!lministration and 191 stu Her friends describe her as bubbly, energetic, dmJts in tlw l.aw School. The ceremony and dedicated. Her schoolmates reeognize her as is schmluled to begin at 2 p.m. in the the crazy aerobics instructor. And Saturday, the .Joyctl Ctmter. Class of 1996 will salute her as their valedictorian . When Susan Hodapp received the news that she was selected as the Class of 1996's valedictorian, • NOTRE DAME VALEDICTORIAN she was utterly surprised . She never set a goal to be valedictorian. She simply set a goal to always do the best she could Friday, May 17 do. And for Hodapp, her best resembh1d a 3.97 11:30a.m. Play: A Midsummer Night's Dream ··· - -washington Hall Choice of service after seven semesters at Saint Mary's. Dedicated to Mandy Abdo '96 "I really was shocked when I received the letter," 1 p.m. Nurse's Pinning Ceremony (SMC) Church of loretto 3p.m. Arts and letters Honors Convocation Washin2ton Hall Hodapp explained. "Being valedictorian had 3:30p.m. Degree Candidates Assemble (SMC) Angela theltic Facility suits McCaffrey never really crossed my mind. I just wanted to do 3:55p.m. Academic Procession ~SMC) Angela Atheltic Facility well. I always dedicate myself to whatever I do, 4 p.m. Baccalaureale Mass ( MC) Angela Athellic Facility By JAMIE HEISLER it's a combination of my personality and what I 4 p.m. Notre Dame Chorale Basiliica 6:30p.m. Lawn Concert Main Building Associate News Editor learned from my family." 7:30p.m Senior Rece~llon (SMC) Century Center As the second-youngest of seven children, B-10p.m. Graduale Sc ool Recepllon CCE Where would you expect to find the class vale Hodapp's family has always played a significant Saturday, May 18 dictorian soon after graduation? role in her life. "" ~ 9:30a.m. ROTC Commissioning JACC South Dome Few would expect the answer to be Nepal, but "I would watch what my brothers and sisters 10a.m. Sending Ceremony lor Volunteer Service washinWon Hall Notre Dame valedietorian Theresa McCaffrey 11:30a.m. Phi Bela Kappa lnstallallon Debarto o 101 has chosen to serve after college as a Jesuit vol see HODAPP/ page 10 12 p.m. Commencemenl (SMC) LeMans Courtyard unteer teaching at a junior college in Katmandu. 1 ~.m. Shenanigans Stepan Center 1: 0-3:30 p.m. Hispanic Recognition Ceremony Washington Hall "Jesuit Volunteers International is a pretty 1:30-3:30 p.m. Asian Gradualion Ceremony Snite Auditorium well-known service program which I found Inside News ... 2 p.m. Reception ~SMC) leMans Courtyard through the Center for Social Concerns," she 2-3:30 p.m. University eremony CCE said. 2-4 p.m London Program Graduation Tea LaFortune Ballroom Mandy Abdo returns to campus 4:10p.m. Degree Candidates Assemble lor Procession JACC Gates 8 & 10 McCaffrey, who finished with a 3.932 GPA, will 4:30p.m. Academic Procession JACC put to use a physics/philosophy double major at page3 5-6:30 p.m. Baccalaureate Mass JACC South Dome the junior college by teaching physics. She will Sunday, May 19 serve in Nepal for two years before continuing A look back at the 1995-96 year ·····-··-··-~------...... _... 9-10:30 a.m. African American Graduallon Washington Hall on to graduate school. pageS 9:30a.m. MBA Program Diploma Ceremony Hesburgh library Service has been an interest of McCaffrey 10a.m. Law School Commencement Pra&er Service Basillica throughout college including participation in the O'Meara retires as provost; 12:30 p.m. Dlstrib. of Bachelor and Master lplomas JACC North Dome Appalachian Seminar, Urban Plunge, and a 1:30p.m. Academic Procession JACC North Dome Hatch takes office 2p.m. Commencement and Conferring of Degrees JACC South Dome 4:30p.m. Law School Diploma Ceremony Hesburgh library see MCCAFFREYI page 8 page r
page 2 The Observer • INSIDE Friday, May 17, 1996 • INSIDE COlUMN Andrews elected first female fellow • NAMES IN THE NEWS • As they prepare to undertake volunteer service com Kathleen Andrews, vice chair of Universal Press mitments around the globe, approximately 11 percent of Much Syndicate and chief executive officer of Andrews and the class of 1996 will be honored at the University's an McMeel of Kansas City, Mo., has been elected a Fellow of nual Volunteer Send-Off Saturday, May 18 at 10 a.m. in the University of Notre Dame, the first woman to serve Washington Hall. These seniors will work in the United Deserved on the 12-member group that is the University's core States and abroad in a variety of service programs, governing body. including the Holy Cross Associates, the Alliance for A 1959 graduate of Notre Dame College in Cleveland, Catholic Education, the Jesuit Volunteer Corps, Teach Andrews earned a master's degree from the University of for America and the Peace Corps. Thanks Notre Dame in 1962. She was elected to the University's Board of Trustees in 1993, having previously served on Almost exactly eight • Ten students received Student Activities Leadership the advisory council for Note Dam's Institute for Church Awards from the University of Notre Dame. The awards years ago to the day, I Life. In 1981, in memory of her late husband, James was a cocky South Andrews, a 1961 Notre Dame graduate, she established are given to students who best exemplify the spirit of Junior High eighth grad the Andrews Memorial Scholarship Fund, which under Notre Dame in activities that promote the welfare of the er, absolutely skating writes student summer service projects in conjunction University and its extended community. The recipients through the final weeks with the University's alumni clubs. were: seniors Jeff Catalina, Michelle Crouch, Michael of school and basking in Andrews will be one of the six lay Fellows of the Fleisch, Kevin Kuwik, Katie Lawler, David Sullivan, and the beauty of a glorious University, who serve along with six priests of the Metty Vithayathil; juniors Mike Flood and Megan Pater; ly warm and sunny May. Congregation of the Holy Cross. The Fellows exercise all and Notre Dame Law School student Joy Marie Smith. Of all my subjects John Lucas power and authority granted by the University's 'charter, during that final year, I Editor-in-Chief but delegate much of that authority to the trustees. • Retired General Carl Vuono, former Army chief of probably loved Emeritus staff, will address the 1996 Commissioning Ceremony "Reading" best of all. It ------ Mooney to join provost office for University of Notre Dame ROTC students at 9:30 wasn't a class that a.m. Saturday at the Joyce Center. required a whole lot of effort and I loved it. Carol Mooney, professor of law in the Words were my friends, and little did I know University of Notre Dame Law School, • Roland Smith, Jr., executive assistant to the presi that using them would eventually become my was elected vice president and associ dent at the University of Notre Dame since 1988, will only marketable skill. ate provost of the University by its leave his post July 31 to become associate provost of But then one day, our teacher Mrs. Kunnen Board of Trustees. Rice University. In addition to his duties as an advisor explained that all eighth graders would write Mooney's responsibilities in the to University President Father Edward Malloy, Smith a graduation speech and the best three would provost's office will include tenure and also has directed the Notre Dame Urban Institute for be delivered at the actual ceremonies. promotion matters; strategies for facul Community and Educational Initiatives, chaired the Unfortunately, this wasn't an optional thing ty recruitment and professional educa University Committee on Cultural Diversity and taught - it was a class assignment to be hated and tion. issues. as an associate professor of sociology. feared. A member of the law school faculty since 1980, In retrospect, there's really very little that Mooney received the law school's teacher of the year • Three Notre Dame students earned Fulbright teach was remarkable about that ugly little speech award in 1983. She serves on the provost's advisory ing assistantship grants for the 1996-97 academic year. I wrote. But I guess the thing that still sticks committee and the Laetare Medal and Notre Dame Bridget Biggs, a senior majoring in psychology and in my mind about it was a quote that I ran Award selection committee, and has been a member of German, will teach in Germany; Simon McLain, a senior domly used to get the ball rolling: "Ingratitude the Academic Council, the Committee on the Protection majoring in government and German, will teach in is sharper than a serpent's tooth." It's of Human Subjects, the editorial board of the Notre Austria; and Nancy Talbot, a French major. will teach in Shakespeare, and to this day, I'm still not sure Dame Press, the Faculty/Student Committee of Women of France. John Hosinski, a history major, is an alternate of which of his works it came from- I just Notre Dame, and the graduate admissions committee of for a Fulbright grant to study political science in Poland. sort of pulled it out of the encyclopedia the University's Kroc Institute for International Peace because it sounded good. But looking back on Studies. • University of Notre Dame senior government majors things today. that quote applies to my time at Mooney graduated from Saint Mary's College in 1972 Ryan Montoya and Nancy Rocha were selected to Notre Dame more than it ever did at South and received her J.D. degree from the Notre Dame Law participate in the Woodrow Wilson Program in Public Junior High. School in 1977, earning the Colonel William J. Hoynes Policy and International Affairs this summer at There's a ton of people who deserve to be award for the highest grade point average in her class. Princeton University. The seven-week program is recognized for their friendship and support She was an associate attorney in the Washington D.C. offered to students of color who are interested in pursu over these past four years. But above all, I firm of Jones, Day, Reavis and Pogue from 1977-78. ing careers in public and international affairs. want to single out my parents and thank them for everything they've done. Merz to head graduate research • James Seckinger, professor of law at the University It's not just a case of thanking them for of Notre Dame, is the 1996 recipient of the American putting me through school, or putting up with James Merz, Frank Freimann Professor of Electrical Law Institute-American Bar Association's Francis Rawle me when I'm a pain in the ass or even helping Engineering at the University of Notre Dame, was elected Award for outstanding contributions to the field of post me with science fair projects or college appli vice president for graduate studies and research at the admission legal education. A member of the Notre cations. I'm thankful for all of that - but the University by its Board of Trustees. Dame Law School faculty since 1974, Seckinger also thing that sets them apart in my mind is the In this role, Merz will be responsible for the develop served as director of the National Institute for Trial way that they were always there for me. ment and state of all postbaccalaureate work in the Advocacy (NIT A), an American Bar Association program Like the day of their first "official" visit University, and for the development and administration of headquartered at Notre Dame, from 1979-94. during the fall of my freshman year when I all research conducted by the University and its faculty. was a bewildered freshman, pretty sure that I Merz has published over 300 papers and holds five • Alan Gunn, a member of the Notre Dame Law School hated Notre Dame. They came out on a patents. faculty since 1989, was appointed the John N. Matthews Sunday afternoon and just talked to me. That Merz graduated from Notre Dame with a bachelor's Professor of Law. A graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic alone didn't make things instantly better, but degree in physics in 1959 and attended the University of Institute and Cornell Law School, Gunn specializes in tax it helped. Gottingen in Germany as a Fulbright Fellow. He at law, contracts, insurance, law and economics and torts. There were countless other times when just tended Harvard University as both a Woodrow Wilson The John N. Matthews Chair in Law, established in 1967 getting their sage advice made a lot of differ and Danforth Fellow, earning his master's degree in by Notre Dame trustee Donald Matthews in memory of his ence. Like Sophomore year when I panicked 1961 and his doctorate in 1967. father, is Notre Dame's oldest endowed professorship. the night before trying decide my major. And Merz is a fellow of the American Physical Society and even this year when there were days when I the Institute of Electrical Engineers (IEEE), and cur • Donald Thomas McNeill, a Notre Dame advisory wondered what would come first - the end of rently serves as secretary of the Electron Device Society council member, former adjunct professor, honorary de my term as Observer editor or my nervous of IEEE. He is a member of the American Association gree recipient, and father of Father Donald McNeill, breakdown. for the Advancement of Science, the Materials Research director of the University's Center of Social Concerns, I know I'm not the only one with parents Society, and the Society for Values in Higher died May 7. He was 88. McNeill received an honorary like these - in fact I'm sure most seniors can Education. doctor of laws degree from Notre Dame in 1963 and tell similar, if not better stories than mine. served on the College of Arts and Letters Advisory But I really don't know if I've ever given them Council from 196 7 until his death. the credit they deserve for all that they've done for me. My Dad jokingly gives me a hard time about this kind of stuff all the time, say ing "You'll owe me until you're 90," (usually after I ask to borrow money.) Most times, I I Friday, May 17 The AccuWeather<~~> forecast for noon, Friday, May 17. AccuWeather• forecast for daytime conditions and high temperatures make a crack about how I'll be there to feed Lines separate high temperature zones for the day.
him his mush someday at the old folks home. MICH. But all kidding aside, he's right. I don't think I'll ever be able to thank them enough. Os The views expressed in the Inside Column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.
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I j_ Friday, May 17, 1996 The Observer • CAMPUS NEWS page 3 Return to campus for Abdo will be 'bittersweet' By KRIST! KOLSKI a ventilator, Abdo finally movement in her Senior StaiTWriter regained the strength to breath arms and legs. on her own. She also regained "Either by my Mandy Abdo would just like her appetite. own volition and to take her nnw van and go out Yet, these are only small the support of my with her friends. It's a simple stnps compared to what Abdo family and friends request from the Notre Dame expects to do. or by some rned senior. "We all think I am going to ic;tl procedure But a ear aeeidcnt on Nov. where they give II, l1~aving Abdo without the • see Support, page 16 you a shot, I'll usn of her arms and legs, has walk again," she made even simple requests said. "1 think hard to fulfill. walk. I'll be sad if I don't. they'll have an For six months. Abdo has There is no reason why I answer for it battled paralysis and the eom shouldn't walk again," Abdo before too long." plicat.ions that followml. said. In the meantime, Doctors said to expect the Abdo sustained a C-5 injury, Abdo just might worst, but hope for the best. which is the lifth cervical ver beat medical tech Even though some doctors tebrae. nology with the questioned whether she would ller vertebrae was stretched, progress she has ever gel of'f the respirator, not severed, allowing for the made in therapy. Ahdo expeeted mueh more. possibility that the spine will Creating a After almost four months on heal and that she will regain weightless envi ronment using a sling to hold her
elbow and wrist Courtesy olthe Abdo family several inches in Mandy Abdo, seen with boyfriend Bill Shean, class of 1995, returned to campus for the air, Abdo has Commencement, following months of recovery from a paralyzing accident. moved her arm from side to side and forward thing new I would e-mail or "Physically and emotionally and back. call my roommates," she said. it will be hard because my When therapists placed a "And instantaneously the friends are going to be mov pen in the brace on her wrist, entire campus knew what was ing," she said. With several Abdo was able to write her going on." friends going to Chicago, one O'LAUGHLIN AUDITORIUM name and even wrote a Jetter Roommates Erin Lyons, of her roommates moving to to her father asking him not to Dawn Kasperski and Pam South Korea with the military, SAINT MARY'S COLLEGE smoke anymore. Kennedy always took the news and another one returning "That was a good day," she as a reason to celebrate. home to Tennessee, Abdo SOUTH BEND remembers. As Abdo returns to campus laments the return to her own Using electrodes attached to to participate in the graduation home in Minnesota. different arm muscles, Abdo ceremonies, she hopes people "Everybody is going some Wednesday, June 5 also demonstrated the ability realize she has not changed. place but me. I'm coming 7:30pm to drive a remote control car. "Don't be scared. I'm still horne and practicing moving The pronator muscle acts as the same and if I could slap my arms," Abdo said. "When $17.00 Reserved ($2 student/senior discount). forward, supernator as back you I would. I can't move but you look at it that way it is ward, biceps as left, shoulder I'm trying really hard and really trivial." Available at Saint Mary's Box Office. Info as right. pretty soon I'll be able to But Abdo probably has more a Charge by Phone 219/284-4626. "By moving those muscles I smack all of you," Abdo said. challenges ahead than most move the car," Abdo said. "I She views the return as bit other graduates. have to get the muscles to tersweet. The weekend will be In addition to working on Please join us in support of the move alone and together." sweet, because she will be moving her arms and legs, she Center for the Homeless by More importantly than mov reunited with roomates and hopes to have her trache friends. removed. bringing a donation of non ing the car, Abdo moved mus cles that were in the C-6 to 7 But the weekend also repre Currently, Abdo has a tiny perishable food to the concert. range of her vertebrae, which sents final goodbyes from trache insert because she still is below the point of her those same people and the uni gets congested and the opening injury. versity that brought them is used to remove excess "Every time I could do some- together. see ABDO/ page I 6
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of/ice hours: 9:00am to 6:00pm Mon.-Fri. 1O:OOam to 5:00pm Satunlay closed Sunday ~ Four Years in Review r r Friday, May 17, 1996 page4 t r I ~OBSERVER r Top 10 News I "Homosexual student group denied access" After GLND/SMC was prohibited from meeting on campus in January, protests were organized and councils passed resolu Stories from tions calling for official recognition of the group. However, recognition was never granted. Later in the year, the administra tion created a committee to address gay and lesbian issues. 1992-1996 Jan.3I, I995
"Notre Dame student "Rita cleared of Fox's "Committee calls for gay killed in weekend death" 2 crash" 3 4 student group" Mara Fox, a Lyons After a year of Hall freshman, was After nine hours of ~OBSERVER research, the A d killed early Saturday Hoc Committee o n morning when she deliberations, a jury , acquitted Notre Dame Gay and Lesbia n was struck by a car Student Need s along Douglas Road Law School graduate called for an offi- while walking back John Rita of causing cially recognize d to campus from the death of Mara gay and lesbia n Macri's Deli with Fox on Nov. 13, 1993 student grou p. three other freshman while driving drunk. Vice-President of women and one of Rita faces a retrial as Student Affair s their older brothers. early as Sept. 1 on a Patricia O'Har a second charge of responded b y leaving the scene of establishing a.. an accident. "University group for gay students. Nov. I5, I993 Nov. 9, I994 Mar. I, I996
"$50 million stadium "SMC President Hickey "SMC moves to change 5 expansion announced" 6 announces resignation" 7 method of governance" The University gave Marking the end An ad hoc commit- alumni and Irish fans ~OBSERVER of a 35-year career tee has formulated a their field of dreams, in higher educa plan to change th e finalizing the plans tion, Saint Mary's governance of Sain t Mary's College to for expansion of College President a single board o f Notre Dame Stadium William Hickey Trustees with mor e by 21,000 seats by announced his res power vested in th e the 1997 season. ignation, effective laity, according t 0 Construction on the with the appoint College Presiden t stadium began in the ment of a succes William Hickey. fall of 1995 following sor. the end of the football team's home sched ule. May I3, I994 Apr. 22, I996 Sept.I5, I993
"Administration changes "University clears "Chaves on leave state of Grace" after harassment 8 9 Kinder and Farmer" 10 charge" Following the 1995- Sophomore run r==~::.::O::.::B=S:;:E;::R;::V:;:::;;E-·=···R=-1 Fo_llowing an alle - 96 academic year, ning backs Randy · i= gat10n of sexua l Grace Hall will be ~OBSERVER Kinder and Robert harassment . converted to a per Farmer were cleared Associate Professo r manent administra of any wrongdoing in of Sociology Mar k tive office building connection with an Chaves took officia l and, upon conversion, alleged assault inci the Main Building will leave of his teach - dent following the ing duties. Chave s, be vacated to under Notre Dame- a tenured profes go a major renova Brigham Young - tion. In spring 1997, game in October of sor. was accuse d Flanner will also be that year. of making sexua l converted in order to suggestions to a provide additional female undergrad - office space. uate researc h assistant. April 22, I994 Feb. I, I995 Jan.25, I996
Editor's Note: Selections were made by members of The Observer News Department. friday, May 17, 1996 The Observer • CAMPUS NEWS page 5 Issues ignited controversy throughout year By BRAD PRENDERGAST successor by first determining New\ Editor the qualifications needed by the ollice. Brimming with controversy, scandal, tragedy, Notre Dame senior Mandy and, yns, nvnn somn occasional euphoria, the Abdo was left without movement 191J!i-9h school year kept the University commu- in her arms and legs following a nity on its tons. weather-related accident in This past year was 11lled with big headlines November. Though her condi and continuml debate, especially when the Ad tion was critical in the immedi lloe Committen on Gay and Lesbian Student ate days after the accident, the Nneds advocated the formation of an officially senior class rallied around its recognized student group. The committee's classmate, organizing raffles and work was commissioned by Vice President for play performances- including a Studnnt Affairs Patricia O'Hara after campus- production of Shakespeare's wide protests in the spring of 1995 erupted "Midsummer Night's Dream" this following tlw University's decision to bar Gays wnekend - in which the pro and Lesbians at Notre Dam1~ and Saint Mary's cends went to defray Abdo's College ({;I.ND/SMC) from mnnting on campus. medical costs. But O'llara chosn instead to form a University Another car accident involving group for gay and lesbian students, whereby a Notre Dame student was morn control of tlw group would n~st not with the stu- tragic. Hob Adams was killed in dm1ts hut with appointed advisnrs. ller dm:ision the early morning hours of brought disappointment to many campus student October 13 when he lost control lt1adnrs, including Studnnt Body President of his car and crashed into a .Jonathan Patrick, GLND/SMC presidnnt John tree. Adams was deeply involved Blandford, several membnrs of the ad hoc com- in Notre Dame activities, serving mitlet1, and numnrous membnrs of the Campus as Music Commissioner for
Lift~ Council. Student Union Board and as The Observer/ Mike Ruma Tlw CI.C was also involved in another year- Music Editor for The Observer. Renovation of the stadium, a $50 million project, began in late November and will contin long dt~bate on campus, as it worked to push His death was a severe loss for ue until the fall of 1997. The new structure will add approximately 20,000 seats. through n~solutions advocating a eo-residentiali- those who knew and worked ty option for seniors in the intnrest of improving with him. relations bntwfHHI genders. But both O'Hara and Scandal also hit Notre Dame when Mark Assistant Vice President of Chaves, an associate professor of Studnnt Affairs Bill sociology, took a leave of absence for said eo-residentiality Kirk1995was 96 the spring semester following an aile- not fnasihln at thn prcsnnt - gation of sexual harassment filed by tinw. O'llara eited the one of his female undergraduate Colloquy for the Year 2000 as one rnason bnhind research assistants, who said that Chaves linked hnr dt~eision, saying that "the [CI.C'sl resolutions her academic success to thnir relationship. would displace other priorities that emergnd in A senior finance class fell victim to widespread tlw Colloquy" which had been formed by input cheating in November during a take-home exam, from fcu:ulty, administrators and staff. in which allegedly 100 students worked together In October. nwmhnrs of stwnral student ethnic at the College of Business Administration com groups protnstml on Columbus Day against the puter lab. After investigating the matter, the col Main Building's murals of Columbus coming to lege dncided to reduce the grades of a number of thP Nt~w World. Calling thn murals "a disgrace" students by one or two letters. Several students to tlw lwritagP of Natiw Anwrican students, the nunked the course because of the reductions, Nativn Anwriran Students' Assol"iation of Notrn and were forced to take a business ethics course l>anw and otlwr t'lhnir groups demanded that to remedy the situation. tlw administration remow the murals during thn Construction also continued to be a big story on building's intnrior rmwvation. Thn protest earnpus. The renovation of the stadium began sparkt>d a writtnn war of words hntwnen stu- after thn Navy game in early November and pro dtHlts from opposite nnds of thn political spee- grossed throughout the winter and spring. trum. ScafTolding was a common sight around the Main Aftnr nwPting with thn Univnrsity's officers in Building as its exterior renovation continued Novnmlu~r. O'llara annourH:nd that the murals during the school year. The construction of the would rPmain, citing tlwir historical significance new dorms south of South Dining Hall and the to tlw University. Thn Uniw~rsity also dncidml to renovation of the architecture building also pro add a plaqtw with text plaeing the murals "in gressnd. tlu~ir propnr historical eontnxt," explore the pos- A ehapter in the history of another edifice drew sihility of mtilling some of thn murals, and exhib- to a close when the University announced that it artwork rnprns1~ntative of othnr cultural back- Flanner Hall would join its brother tower Grace grounds. in being converted from a residence hall to an I Saint Mary's Collnge had its own sham of' stu- office complex at the end of the 1996-97 school In April, Saint Mary's President William Hickey announced his resigna dnnt govnrnnwnt controversy. The executive year. Current Flanner residents will be moved to tion, effective upon the appointment of a successor. hoard rrwmhers of' the Hesidence Hall Siegfried and Knott Halls, whose students will Association resignnd in Novembnr after they move to two new dorms adjacent to O'Neill and dncidml that "a majority of the Hesidence Life Keough Halls. stall" haldl consistently shown a lack of support Notre Dame's national prominence in football for our agnnda and a lack of respect for us as extended to the local level last fall. The College l1~adnrs." Within days, tBmporary leaders were Football Hall of Fame relocated and opened in nlnt:tt~d for HilA. South Bend in September. At the opening cere- The Collngn's president provided the biggest mony, former Irish lineman Jim Martin was nnws of tlw year for Saint Mary's when he inducted into the hall. unrwtmend his resignation in April, effective with And, finally, 1995-96 saw the return of nation thn uppointnwnt of a successor. William al champion status to Notre Dame athletics. The llil:kny's dncad1~-long term in ollice came to an women's soccer team, in a three-overtime effort, end lweausn of his desire "to explore the options downed the University of Portland 1-0, returning that ehang1~ off1~rs." Taken by surprise, the the glow to the No. 1 sign atop Grace Hall in .I Coll1~gn community has begun its search for a December.
The Observer/Mike Ruma Observer/Brian In August, the College Football Hall of Fame opened in South Bend The administration building murals, which portray the arrival of Christopher Columbus, sparked a protest led with a ceremony in which former Irish player Jim Martin was inducted. by the Native American Students' Association of Notre Dame. They demanded the removal of the murals. Friday, May 17,1996
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"Coming from that we should be, where you Nows Editor the mathematics department's have the interaction between roots, I figured that the most teaching and research," Hatch cites themes When Timothy O'Meara be important thing to do in this job O'Meara said. canw provost for the University was to hire strong faculty, to It is projects such as this that in 11J7H, he eame from the promote strong faculty, and to give O'Meara the job satisfaction for advance of school mathmnatics give all faculty the opportunity that has made him want to stay department in to make really creative contribu as provost for 18 years. By JAMIE HEISLER believe that it is already at its Associate News Editor best. "We need to sustain and which 1~xisted tions in their own disciplines." "What I love about this job is a tradition of Making contributions to one's seeing things come to fruition," expand the trajectory that rotating the field actual serves two purposes, he said. "For example, I didn't Creativity and innovation we're now on, but in order to dnpartrnent said O'Meara, because it pro come into this job with any idea are two of the characteristics do that, a number of things chairmanship vides for the important balance about salaries at all. There was which incoming provost are critical. We have to make among the between research and teaching a lot of discussion as to which Nathan Hatch believes will sure that we're not compla pro res so r s ...... _:..cO.:.JJ.'M-•e•ara that ean sometimes become should come first - whether if improve the ....------~ cent and that we strive for every few skewed at a major university. the salaries were to go up then intellectual ~ excellence," he said. years. It was Hather than impeding teaching, the quality of the faculty would Hecruiting the right faeulty an idea horn out of the belief rnsearch actually augments it, go up, or the other way around. is one of the best ways to that a frPsh person in that posi he said. We finally decided to proceed to ~:~~L~~:~; ~·~ ensure this excellence, tion lwlpnd nnsurn that leader "Your attitude toward the sub raise faculty salaries, and, in years. according to Hatch. "We need ship did not stagnate and that ject - not your knowledge - is deed, the quality of the faculty Hatch, those that f1spouse values and tnadwrs who were pulled into very different if you've made was rising rapidly. So I saw who previ have a commitment to teach administrative roles could cn~ative contributions to your some of my actions, my ideas, ously served ing and learning," he said. Hatch "This is important because n~turn to teaching relatively field, if you have made discover bearing fruit." as the dean soon. ies and you are alive with that As the top academic officer at of the grad academic quality is in the So upon accepting tlw provost and the adrenaline flows," he Notre Dame, O'Meara has re uate school, brings with him a hands of the faculty." ship, O'Meara told then said. "There is a difference mained aware of how the Uni broadly based understanding To complement the develop University President Theodore between a teacher who has versity's academic programs of diverse aspects of ment of the faculty, Hatch lleshurgh that lw would hold learned all his physics, for have compared with peer insti University academic life which believes that the University the position for only four years. example, out of a book and one tutions. he has obtained over the past should concentrate on those Eighteen y1mrs later, O'Meara who has actually sensed the ex "My primary desire is to make 21 years at the University. areas of academia in which it is still tlw provost, a title he will citement of discovering physics." sure we're making real contri "It's not as if I'm someone already excels, or its centers finally relinquish this summer The imbalance comes if a butions here, whether it be in who only knows graduate of excellence. "We have to wlum he steps down June 30. It professor decides to completely theology, English, or mathemat education. I don't think you make sure that we're very has lwm1 a tenure that O'Meara focus on one side or the other, ics," he said. "But when you do can be here without realizing good at certain things," he said. "We can't be good at has enjoy1~d immensely. he added. "Our professors must your line work, you have to tell how central the undergradu "In IIJH2, [after I had com be engaged in both, and then people that you're doing these ate experience is," he said. everything so we have to learn pleted my four-year term as their research will enhance things." Revitalizing undergraduate where it is appropriate to con provost, I Father llesburgh their teaching." After O'Meara, 68, departs education is one of the four centrate resources." IL'ikml me stay on and I decided To ensure that professors from office, he intends to take a themes which Hatch feels The devotion of more to do so," said O'Meara. "And have the time to delve into their look at two academic areas that should be developed by the resources to financial aid, an I'm very glad I did." fields of study while maintaining have interested him for awhile. University, along with the initiative the University has As provost, O'Meara's is the a high level of instruction, "First, I want to reflect on all development of a faculty com already undertaken, is neces top academic official at the Uni O'Meara and the University these changes that have oc mitted to teaching and learn sary to the recruitment of top versity. and during his time in have been working to imple curred at Notre Dame during a ing, the development of cen students, according to Hatch. that offiee, his background as a ment a section of the Colloquy very exciting and turbulent time ters of excellence, and a com "Notre Dame has increased faculty member has been influ for the Year 2000, whereby 150 in the history of the Church," he mitment to increased financial significantly its financial aid, ential in his decision-making. new faculty members will be said. "I also want to explore aid. but we don't compare with "I relied on my extensive ex added without increasing the some new area of mathematics. Each of these he feels can some of our peers," he said. p1'1rience as a faculty member to size of the student body. That and I want to visit the be accomplished as long as "Financial aid is our long term goal." figun~ out what had to be done," "This is the kind of university grandkids." the University refuses to
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page 8 The Observer • CAMPUS NEWS Friday, May 17, 1996 time. She studied experimental ic, focusing on such issues as Glendon, Templeton and McCaffrey high energy physics as a abortion and divorce. Gaudiani, other honorary research assistant to Associate ND Grads Sister Helen Prejean, the degree recipients are William continued from page 1 Professor Mitch Wayne. continued from page 1 death penalty abolitionist Blake, chief scientist for With such an extensive back whose autobiography inspired hydroacoustics at the David Cultural Diversity Seminar. ground in physics, one might ''I'm going to miss the football the Academy Award-winning Taylor Model Basin; Ruben She has also served as sail not expect her to follow her col weekends a lot," added Mullen, film "Dead Man Walking," will Carriedo, assistant superinten commissioner for the Big Sister/ lege research with two years of who will be working for receive the University's 1996 dent of the San Diego Unified Big Brother teaching in Nepal, but Andersen Consulting in Laetare Medal and also address School District; and Stephen program. as McCaffrey's reasoning is in part Minneapolis upon graduation. the graduates. Carter, the William Nelson a volunteer explained in her commence "The atmosphere, the mystique This year's exercises will Cromwell Professor of Law at at the Center ment address, which will be that comes with the games - bring together two notable Yale University; for the given on Sunday. it's just incredible." pairs of dignitaries. Honorary Also receiving honorary Homeless, In her speech, she will com Laura Merritt sought to put degree recipient Sir John degrees are Richard Goldstone, and as a pare the graduates' lives at the coming weekend in its Templeton is the internationally chief prosecutor of the UN Howard Hall Notre Dame to the analogy of proper perspective. "It's the known philanthropist whose International Criminal Tribunal eucharistic the cave given in Plato's beginning of something, not the foundation recently recognized for the former Yugoslavia and Republic. "[In the analogy) a minister. McCaffrey end. That's why we call it "Dead Man Walking" with the Rwanda; Jon Hassler, novelist; T h e man comes from the darkness 'Commencement,"' said Merritt, first Templeton Prize for John Kaneb, chairman of Gulf Catholic character of the of the cave to the splendor of ~ho will be working with preg Inspiring Movies and TV. Oil and a University trustee; University, including the tradi the sun... As graduates, it is nant teenagers in Chicago in Also, Claire Gaudiani, hon C.N.R. Rao, president of the tion of service, was in part why our responsibility to return to the fall. "It's the beginning of orary degree recipient and Indian Institute of Science; and McCaffrey made the decision to the cave and teach those who experiencing the world that president of Connecticut Katherine Schipper, Williams attend Notre Dame. haven't seen the sun," she said. we've been sheltered from for College, will be succeeded as Professor of Accounting at the "There was definitely some McCaffrey was chosen as four years." chair of Campus Compact by University of Chicago. family involvement in Notre valedictorian from a pool of 11 Marcy Forgey considered Notre Dame president Father Cardinal Edward Pironio, Dame, including my father and top-ranking graduating seniors Commencement a time of intro Edward Malloy. Campus president of the Pontifical grandfather, but I knew I didn't on the basis of her commence spection. "Commencement is a Compact, a coalition of some Council for the Laity, previously have to come here. I chose ment address as well as recom moment to sit back and think 500 college and university pres was announced as an honorary Notre Dame because it had a mendations from her Colleges. about the time here" said idents, is known for encourag degree recipient, but will be great mix of excellent acade The pool of potential valedic Forgey, who will be volunteer ing student community service. unable to accept due to sched mics, a feeling of community, torians was created based on ing in Madagascar this fall as In addition to honoring uling conflicts. and a sense of spirituality. It those who had GPAs above the part of the Peace Corps. balanced those together well," rounded cutoff point of 3. 94. Mary Ann Glendon, a profes she said. According to Sister Kathleen sor of law at Harvard Besides service, the majority Cannon, associate provost, University and the lead repre of McCaffrey's extracurricular these students were then invit sentative from the Vatican at activities were devoted to activ ed to submit a sample com the Fourth United Nations ities related to her physics mencement address. In addi World Conference on Women major. She was a member of tion, the deans of each stu held last September in Beijing, the student council for the dent's College were asked to will be the principal speaker at College of Science, the submit evaluations of the indi Commencement, and will University honor code commit viduals. receive an honorary doctor of tee, the physics honor code While deserving, McCaffrey is laws degree from Notre Dame. committee and the physics humble in her response. 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Smith, Director of Facilities was om1 of the major items on Engineering. Malloy's list. According to Mike "Architecturally, we were Smith, Director of Facilities trying to use sloped roofs to Engineering, the project is now make It similar to the older roughly halfway completed. part of campus," he said. "The pro-cast concrete super The two new male dorms, structun~ is being erected cur Keough and O'Neill, are cur rently," lw said. rently nearing completion, lie added that by the 1996 while the construction of two football season. the exterior The Observer/ Mike Ruma female dorms, Welsh and an superstructure would be eom O'Neill and Keough Halls, the two new male residence halls, will be completed by July of this year while the as yet unnamtld dorm, is in plete, although the additional two new female residence halls, Welsh and an as yet unnamed hall, will be completed by summer 1997. the initial stages. interior seating would not be ing will be taken down approx rest of the interior was re so that it runs around the "In the male dorms, the up installed. imately in late August. modeled. cemetery. per floors are more complete "There will be pathways The interior renovations be The building should be ready That road has already been than the lower floors. On the through the construction site at gin a year from this summer, for occupancy by January 1997. dug and will be ready for use upper floors the rooms are the four corners," Smith said. allowing renovations to Grace In order to match the in on June 10. The guardhouse. painted, the tiles are down The stadium will be eomplete Hall to be completed first in creased number of students on currently located at Main and the doors are on," Smith by August 1997 in time for the order to house the offices cur South Quad, South Dining Hall Circle, will also be moved north said. "The female dorms are football season. rently located in the adminis will be remodeled by the spring of the cemetery. just coming orr the ground ... Henovations to the exterior of tration building. of 1998. Other projects in the planning While the interior of the the Dome were also intended to The renovations to the interi Both wings of the dining hall include a new bookstore to be dorms will closely resemble return the building's appear or of the Dome will take two will be connected through what completed by the summer of that of the dorms on Mod ance to that of the late 1800's. years and will involve the is currently the Oak Room 1999, and a new community Quad, there will be a few dif· "We think it's going back to restoration of the paintings on which will become the serving center for University Village ferences, including increased what it looked like originally," the rotunda as well as the mod area. A new retail food space which will be completed by study and social space. Smith said. ernization of the utilities within will be added to the south side December 1996. Each floor will contain Currently. the scaffolding on the building. of the dining hall. A new golf course and three social spaces and three the main part of the building as In order to renovate the in Because of the construction of performing arts center are also study spaces-one for each well as on the Dome and its terior of the Architecture the new dorms and the addi on hold for the present. section, and one for the floor supporting shaft have been Building, it was first gutted. tions to South Dining Hall, Dorr "In all of these changes, how ln general. The ground floor removed for commencement. The foyer of the building will Road, which currently runs ever, we have to be careful to will also have an additional The rnmainder of the scaffold- remain the same, however the between them, will be relocated respect tradition," said Smith. larger social space.
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"I Representative Marcy Kaptur. address, is a founding member wasn't sure if it was because I when independence blossomed Throughout her political of Women Affirming Life and "I would watch what my would be presenting it in front and relationships bloomed, career, Kaptur has exhibited a was appointed by Pope John brothers and sisters would do of thousands of people, or if it when you may have first looked strong commitment to the Paul II to head last year's and imitate them, unconscious was a realization of commence up to see the world as it really working class, with broad Vatican delegation to the ly. They set great examples," ment. So I had to do a little is and first looked down to meet knowledge on urban, economic Fourth United Nations Women's Hodapp commented. self-talking. I finally just the path you now embark and trade issues. Conference in Beijing. This weekend will not be the allowed my emotions to get upon." In addition to participating in Libby Larson, renowned com first time Hodapp stands before involved in the speech, but I As Saint Mary's seniors await the 1995 conference of the poser with the Minnesota her graduating class as their think that it was for the best. the moment when they will Campaign for Human Orchestra and the Charlotte aledictorian. She also received The speech was difficult to take that path down the tree Development, Kaptur's book, Symphony, will receive an hon the honor at Triad High School write, but I know it will be lined avenue, degrees in hand, "Women of Congress: A orary doctorate of fine arts. in Illinois. From Triad, she meaningful." they reflect on their four years Twentieth Century Odyssey," She is known on campus for moved on to Saint Mary's, Hodapp's speech will revolve under the LeMans Tower. will be released this spring. composing the Magnificent for where she intended to be an around her philosophy of life, "If I had to do it all over She is also currently the high Saint Mary's 1994 education major. the metaphor of music. She again, I wouldn't change a est ranking Democratic woman Sesquicentennial celebration. "I was always certain that I will speak of the song that each thing," said Jen Roach. on the Appropriations Arthur Decio, businessman would go into education," student is called to play. and "There's so many mixed feel Committee. and civic leader, will receive an Hodapp said. "I always loved explain that her song exists in ings right now - I'm sad about In addition to recognizing honorary doctorate of laws. He kids and wanted to teach." teaching. leaving, but excited about grad Kaptur with an honorary doc has served on the boards of In addition to her education Each valedictorian selects a uation." torate of laws, Saint Mary's over 35 civic, religious and major. Hodapp has minors in professor to aid in the speech Describing the class of 1996 College will present four addi financial institutions, including both reading and math. writing process. Hodapp chose as a tight-knit group, Senior tional honorary degrees this serving as chair of the National Upon graduation, she will be Professor of Religious Studies Class President Leanne Jones weekend. Advisory Board of the Salvation certified to teach kindergarten Keith Egan as her advisor. who said the class will be best Patricia Decio, a former Saint Army, the director of Special through eighth grade, but taught Hodapp re_ligion her remembered for "class unity, Mary's Board of Regents mem Olympics International, and would prefer to teach either sophomore year. through the close bonds we ber and chairperson of the president of the Elkhart the first, second, or third "Dr. Egan has a powerful have formed as friends." · Board's committee on student Hospital Foundations. grades. way about him," Hodapp said. Roach added, "We are a class life, will receive an honorary The Baccalaureate Mass will "I also hope someday to get "He is very motivational and of leaders. We've accomplished doctorate of humanities. Decio take place at 4 p.m. Friday in my master's, probably the sum inspirational. He brings out my a lot of things other classes is an active volunteer at Aux Angela Athletic Facility. mer of 1997. But right now I good side through commenting before us have tried to do, and Chandelles Trust for the Degree Candidates line up for want to get into the field and and giving me feedback." set a strong example for the Mentally Retarded and Elkhart the academic procession at get my feet wet. That way I Hodapp describes Saint underclassmen." General Hospital. 3:30 p.m., with the procession can see what's calling me," she Mary's as a great foundation Education major Susan Mary Ann Glendon, Learned taking place at 3:55 p.m. said. for her future life, as it has Hodapp, achieving a 3.97 grade Hand Professor of Law at The rain site for Saturday's Hodapp uses her extra ener enabled her to become the per point average after seven Harvard University and advo Commencement is Angela gy to play the piano and teach son she wants to be. semesters at Saint Mary's, will cate of women's rights, will be Athletic Facility. aerobics at Saint Mary's. She "And hopefully," she added, has taught aerobics for the last "I will keep becoming this per three years, and is recognized son. I have learned a lot at across campus as "the ener Saint Mary's, and am now Student strJ:l~~,by£~. getic aerobics instructor." ready to become a teacher. I ·::m •.• .• ;;:l!::lil';i•;]!iii'+~\:UJP U~ Hodapp has also tutored for received a wonderful educa By LIZ FORAN '' ·~trtey:·~ssistant dti~'~i~r te eased at st. Joseph Hospit:at the "Neighborhood Study-Help tion, for the whole Saint Mary's Editor-in-Chief ., Notre Dame Security. The c~r with only minor injuries. Program," and the "Native community fosters good, was driven by a another stu" In other reports, Hurley said American tutoring Program" at strong, faithful relationships. A Breen-Phillips resident re- •. Our College wishes you smooth sailing. Friday, May 17, 1996 The Observer· CAMPUS NEWS page 11 SMC honors seniors in annual Convocation By LORI ALLEN Catholic Women Graduates: Deanna Cankar, Amy Michelle Wenner. Awards were presented to Saint Mary's News EJiwr Kristen Artz, Julie Barnicle, Cavanaugh, Linda Coleianne, "It was nice to be recognized Maria Pedraza, Liz Wisniewski . Kimberly Bero, Laura Kristen Dakewicz, Rebecca again and equally so to be a and Laura Schreeg. Saint Mary's linnst were rec Boeckman, Jennifer Caldwell, Dlouhy, Jennifer Doyle, Emily part of the National Saint Mary's College faculty ognizt~d at an Honors Christina Calhoun, Deanna Duncanson, Bridgette Farrell, Organization of Catholic did not leave the Convocation Convocation ceremony held in Cankar, Eileen Davenport, Kelly Farrell, Michelle Fean, Women's Colleges," said without recognition. Hickey ()'Laughlin Auditoriumon on Autumn Fields, Maureen Frett, Karen Genovese, Karen Radostits. presented the Multicultural May 5. Lori Gaddis, Karen Gerlach, Gerlach, Amara Graf, Tara Various college-wide awards Award to History Professor Saint Mary's studnnts rang Claire Gibson, Amara Gral', Hpoper, Cathlynn Howe, Leslie were presented to several stu Cyriac Pullapilly, the Maria ing from thn frt~shmen to Susan Hodapp, Nieole Hoevet; lmbur, Amy Jobes, Suzanne dents. The Sister M. Franzita Piela Award for excellence in snniors arrivnd to congratulatn Cathlynn Howe, Jennifer Kondratenko, Kelly Larkin, Kane Writing Awards were teaching first-year students to and show their gratitude for lmbur, Suzanne Kondratenko, Elaine Licata, Jeanne Maruna, presented to Eileen Davenport, Associate Professor of the work of' tlwir f'nllow class Petrina Lenart, Lisa Lentz, Tiffany Matula, Angela Mary Good, Kathleen Urda and Philosophy Ann Clark, and the rnatt~s. Mitzi McAndrews, Angela McNulty, Jennifer Mitchell, Sara Niemeyer. Spes Unica Award recognizing Prnsent at tho Convocation McNulty, Jennifer Mitchell, Esti Hacquel Mitchell, Jennifer "I was really flattered to a commitment to service to wt~rn various nwmbors of the Mutidjo, Melissa Novock, Laura Myers, Sohela Nazneen, receive this award. It porvided Associatll Professor of faculty and staff who each con Nowicki, Karla Oselka, Colin Melissa Novock, Kathryn me with the opportunity to Mathematics Mary Connolly. trihutt~d in honoring the stu Pier, Nancy Sr.hwoyer, Sarah O'Donnell, Kathryn Petrovic, attend the Honors Convocation It was a day of reflection and dnnts. Sullivan, Lisa VanZwoll and Teresa Hadostits, Elizabeth where I had the chance to see recognition as students were Along with distributing acad Maria Vogel. Began, Ellen Sanders, Nancy my friends receive various thanked and rewardnd for their emic honors within depart "It was a thrill to be nominat Schwoyer, Erin Shern, Sarah awards," said Urda. contributions to the Saint mnnts, Collego-widn awards ed by faculty, and an honor to Sullivan, Mary Udovich and The Dorothy Mainer Writing Mary's Community. wnrn givnn. Saint Mary's bn inducted," said Gaddis. "It EDUCATION Collngn President William was a real reflection on my THE MARY A. MCDERMO'IT AWARD • JENNIFER MOORE llidey presnnted the Saint achievements at Saint Mary's." ----~-- THE GRACE SULLIVAN MCGUIRE AWARD • TARA HOOPER Catlwrinn Medal to Tracy Heeognized in Who's Who of Saint Mary's Colle~ ENGLISH ELISABETH A. NOEL ENGLISH PRIZE • SUZANNE KONDRATENKO llollingsworth. Among Students in American Depurtmentul Awards LAURIE A. LESNIEWSKI CREATIVE WRITING AWARD • ELIZABETH The following students were Universities and Colleges REGAN ART induetnd into Kappa Gamma were: Gabrinle Abowd, Ann SAINT LUKE"S AWARD • TIFFANY MATULA • JEANNINE GAUBERT HISTORY Pi. the Sudety for Distinguished Aubuchon, Christina Calhoun, SISTER EDNA SERVICE AWARD • LISA LENTZ MARTHA MONTGOMERY SCHURZ MEMORIAL AWARD • EILEEN DAVENPORT BIOLOGY BLECKA·ZATKO ESSAY AWARD • NICOLE RJTIENHOUSE MafHER M. ROSE ELIZABETH AWARD • RENAE M. WOZNIAK GEORGE AND lUANDA BICK NATURE AWARD • RENAE M. WOZNIAK HUMANISTIC STUDIES SISTER M. ROSALEEN DUNLEAVY ALLIED HEALTH AWARD • THOMAS MORE AWARD • AMARA GRAF MAUREEN MEALY To a terrific big brother: MATHEMATICS BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND ECONOMICS MILKO JEGLIC AWARD • MARIA VOGEL WALL STREET JOURNAL AWARD • CATHLYNN HOWE FRANK A. YEANDEL SERVICE AWARD • JEANNE MARUNA MODERN LANGUAGES ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD • ANN AUBUCHON FRENCH PRIZE • LISA VAN ZWOLL ACCOUNTING AWARD • CATHLYNN HOWE SPANISH PRIZE • CAROLYN GILL • CHRISTINA LAND ECONOMICS AWARD • AMANDA ASBURY FINANCE AWARD • JEANNE MARUNA NURSING INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AWARD • NICOLE HOEVET HUMANITARIAN AWARD • JENNIFER PARRIS II MANAGEMENT AWARD • JENNIFER HORAN MCGUINESS AWARD • JULIE BARNICLE MARKETING AWARD • ANN AUBUCHON ERNST AND YOUNG AWARD • JENNIFER MYERS POLITICAL SCIENCE JULIEITE NOONE LESTER AWARD • AMANDA ASBURY CHEMISTRY ACHIEVEMENT AWARD • LAURA BOECKMAN AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMISTS AWARD • EMILY RAE DUNCANSON PSYCHOLOGY MafHER M. ROSE ELIZABETH AWARD • LESLEY ANN IMBUR OUTSTANDING SCHOLARSHIP AWARD • JENNIFER MITCHELL OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD • JENNIFER OWENS COMMUNICATION, DANCE, THEATRE EXCELLENCE IN THEATRE • KRISTEN DAKEWICZ • KATHRYN 0 SOCIOLOGY, ANTHROPOLOGY AND SOCIAL WORK DONNELL OUTSTANDING SCilOLARSiliP AWARD • GRETCHEN WEIGEL COMMUNICATIONS AWARDS • REBECCA DLOUHY • BETH VAN OUTSTANDING ACiiiEVEMENT AWARD • KIRA HUTCIIINSON • AMY TIEM CAVANAUGH TERPSICHOREAN AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN DANCE • MICHELLE TISEO WOMEN'S STUDIES WOMEN'S STUDIES PRIZE • AMY JOHNSON ~April USA WorkCamp ~ ~rt~~ . ~0~\) rom June 23-28,1996, an alternative vacation, a Christmas in April USA-Notre Dame Family Work Camp, will be offered by the Alumni Community Service Program in collabora F tion with local South Bend neighborhood associations. Family generations can collectively be involved in a home repair project near campus in the Northeast neighborhood. Lodging, meals, reflec tive and recreational activities will take place on campus through Alumni Family Hall. Alumni fami lies will work side by side with our campus neighbors and join together for activities such as an open ing picnic, a tour of the College Football Hall of Fame and a South Bend Silver Hawks baseball game. Little, if any, repair skiUsare needed- just a.,.,,., qesire to help ourcampus neighbors! Cost $9o per gerson forthe'i'week family participation e ''''·~::t''i~l;;,.,\, .. F '· . '~C. For more infqttnation·~, 1 plea~e ca]J pick Dornbos, Coordinator of Special Projects,~ Alumni Community Service Program at 219-~31-8467 IC::...J L. 1\~L) rnAnru Com unity Service St JOsoph County ENTER NENC COUNCIL, INC. <3> Northeast Nei!j1boltoood Council, Inc. Holy Cross Care Services - .. - - . .. . . Friday, May 17, 1996 The Office of Residence Life and the Office of Student Affairs wish to thanl~ the 1995-96 Residence Hall Assistants for their hard worl~ and dedication this year. Congratulations and Good Luck! Kathleen Adams Kevin Dolan Mary Keys Beth Peretta Tracy Allega Michael Doty Kacy Kilner Cort Peters Jennifer Allen Sean Dougherty Michael Kloska Mary Plumb Amy Amoni Timothy Dunn Travis Krahl Matt Pogodzinski Dominic Amorosa Karen Eckerle Kevin Krayer Robert Purcell James Anderst , Matthew Entrekin Laura Kroggel Jennifer Raney Michael Asher Johanna Fabrizio Timothy Kusserow Patricia Rangel Jason Baasten Clara Finneran Renee La Reau Todd Reinhart Bridget Barry Mark Fitzgerald Jennifer Layden Mary Beth Reitzug Miguel Berastain Michael Fleisch Cheryl Lehner Jennifer Robinson Jeffrey Biever Michelle Frasier Bret Lewis Rob Rolf Bridget Biggs Kristin Geeza Timothy Long Kristin Ruethling Rebecca Bizup Cornelius Gehred Ceila Loughlin Ron Runnebaum Eric Joshua Blank Katherine Giovannone Joseph Lovechio Monica Scales Michael Bourke Daniel Glennon Jeanne Lucke David Schaarsmith Jeanne Boyle Kristin Grothoff Karen Luke Maria Schott Shannon Brennan Catherine Grummer Kathleen Lynch Lisa Schultz Honora Buckley Matt Guide Donna Marchand Timothy Seymour Trang Bui Kory Hamel Abigail May Nicole Shilkofski Joshua Burick Christin Hancock Jonas McDavit Chad Smock Julie Byrd Leah Harty Scott McDermott Michelle Strathman Dan Cardile Ryan Heffelfinger Ryan McFadden Daniel Sullivan Kristen Carey Noreen Hefferon Jonathan McGhee David Sullivan Tomas Carrasquillo John Heilman Megan McGrath Thomas Sullivan Fernando Carreira Melanie Heitman James McKale James Swartz Daniel Casey David Hellen Stacy McNally Edward Tadajweski Patrick Casey Vincent Herman Heather McShain Michael Tognetti Brian Cason Eric Hillegas Laura Merritt Elizabeth Trantowski Sean Christiansen Timothy Hipp Benjamin Mitchell Leigh Ann Tucker Bryan Connolly Mari Hirano Elicia Montoya Peter Van De North Jason Conte Ben Huser Robert Mundt Jeanine Very Daniel Cook Holly J askierny Laura Murphy Metty Vithayathil Mark Corriere Lexy Jenkins Tara Naughton Michael Wigton Jonathan Coury Lisa Johnson Tim Nelson Michael Williams Kelly Cox Michael Johnson Courtney Nemeth Jeff Wojcik Nathan Cuka Shannon Kasten Chris Nessinger Luke Woods Shawn Delfausse Bridget Keefe Jason Newland Roger Yang Andrew Dicello Brian Kelly Cheryl O'Brien Lisa Yerian Michelle Dillenburger Christine Kenny Tom Odmark Sheila Zachman Jeffrey Dix Laura Kern Andrew Parial We also wish to thanl~ and congratulate the following Assistant Rectors as they move on to new opportunities: Christopher Bartoli Allison Heuring Michael Nader Zulfiqar Bokhari Michael Leary Paul Noonan Andrea Cox Paulita Llopis Pike John Plaine Bridget Deegan Mary J o Loranger Mark Reuter Miguel Diaz Rosario Lozada Eileen Smith Rev. Robert Dowd, CSC Mark Mildenberger Joy Smith Kristen Fletcher Philip Mohr Mark Woodmansee Our deepest gratitude to the following Rectors as they leave their current positi_ons. Best wishes to each of you! Rev. Terence Linton, CSC Ms. Catherine Lohmuller Ms. Mary Vaccaro Friday, May 17, 1996 The Observer • CAMPUS NEWS page 13 Gorno to chair SMC Board of Trustees By MAUREEN HURLEY As Gorno, the first lay person sion statement is the major have right now is to exercise The News Saini Mary's News Editor to be namP.d Chair, steps up to strength of the College, accord this authority [to name the lead the Trustees, she said she ing to Gorno. new president]. As a Board, As the Saint Mary's Class of hopes to maintain the high "Saint Mary's differentiates we take that responsibility Department 1996 makes the transition into standards set by her predeces itself from other colleges in very seriously," Gorno said. alumnae life, one alumna takes sors. that our mission today is iden "The Board of Trustees will on a new role within in the "I am very privileged to be tical to our founding mission," continue to take the role that College gov given this set of responsibili she said. they have in establishing poli thanks its ernanee. ties," she said. "We have a "When we say 'Honoring cy, and continue to define and Effective long, rich tradition of great Tradition, Pioneering Change,' articulate the mission to its dif with the end leadership at Saint Mary's, and that is more than a clever slo ferent constituencies, and graduates: ing of the I am inspired by that legacy. gan. We live it." maintain the intellectual aeademic "I have had the opportunity Reflecting on her history integrity of this campus." year, Mary to sit on many boards, and with the Board, Gorno said, Sister Rachel Callahan, end Dave Tyler Lou Gorno. a there is no group of more com "One of the greatest accom ing a five-year tenure as chair, 1972 gradu- mitted, tireless workers who plishments that we, as a board, will remain active with the ate, will Gorno believe unconditionally in this have made was the restructur College, serving as chair of this John Lucas assume the institution,'' she continued. ing of the governance. presidential search committee. position as chair of the Board Gorno views her role as chair "I think that prepares us to Gorno exhudes enthusiasm of Trustees. to bring together "all 36 lead deal with some of the issues of when discussing her role as Kristi Kolski Gorno joined the Board in ers on the Board." higher education in the Board Chair. 1987, and was elected viee "I want to be the person that future." "I see a time of explosive ehair in 1991. assumes the primary responsi Under this new form of gov growth and opportunity for Melanie Lafiin In addition to her role as bility of having the Board ernance, established in 1994, Saint Mary's. I'm very opti vice-chair, Gorno was named speak in one voice and be the all decision-making falls under mistic about the future," she national chair of the visionaries and the leaders a single Board of Trustees. said. Sesquicentennial Campaign in that they are." Gorno assumes the position Holding degrees from Saint Mary Kate 1994. The focus on the College mis- of Board chair as the College Mary's College, Northwestern embarks on the selection University, the University of ------v.---.--d--t--W-1-N---, process for a new president, Chicago and Stanford Morton tOU a1me 0 following the announcement of University, Gorno is recognized You did it! College President William as a leader in the advertising Hickey's resignation. industry, handling major Megan McGrath "One of the most important accounts including Proctor and opportunities we're going to Gamble, Disney and Reebok. Another Graduation ! American Heart Congratulations, Mary - You're the Greatest ! ~ AssociationSM~ Fighting Heart Disease and Stroke Congratulations, Patrick AMERICAN HEART ASSCX:::IATION MEMORIALS & TRIBUTES I couldn't have ~... done it without 1-800-AHA-USAl you Daddy! Love - Dad, Mom, Bo & the Whole Family This space provided as a public service. All that I am, or hope ©1994, Amencan Hean Association to be. is because of you. Farley Hall, Clllss of 1996 Jenny Robinson Cristan Reali Lynn Bauwens Indy Wright Anna Cooper Br i dget Keefe START YOUR FIRST DAY Kelly Cox Ann Stricherz WITH YEARS OF Aileen Fenn Kelly Walsh EXPERIENCE BEHIND YOU. 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You are Farley's Finest! --~------ page 14 The Observer • CAMPUS NEWS Friday, May 17, 1996 SIS TAR SMC registrar to retire after 23 years By MAUREEN HURLEY more students and people in the College "Sister could always be relied on for funds joint Saint Mary's News Editor than anyone else," said Feigl. "For her, assistance when a policy decision had to every interaction is with an individual be made," said President William Hickey The standing ovation she received at the person." at the May 14 President's Dinner. "Hers 1996 Honors Covocation Ceremony is Kennedy took pride in describing how was a ready ear to help strengthen a con research proof of the high level of respect the Saint "very impressive" it is to see students clusion or to raise concerns that needed to Mary's community holds for Sister grow during their time at Saint Mary's. be debated." Francesca Kennedy. "It's academic, but there's also an el "She is a good person in the fullest project After 23 years as reg ement of students coming to an accep sense of the word," said Feigl. istrar of Saint Mary's tance of self as a person, and the willing According to Feigl, the College is wrap By MAUREEN HURLEY College, Kennedy will ness to act on their beliefs," she said. ping up the selection process for the next Saint Mary's News Editor retire from her position, Throughout her career at Saint Mary's, College Registrar, and hopes to have leaving a visible mark she has assumed many roles in the Kennedy's successor named next week. As most underclassmen take on the College commu College adminstration, along with han Kennedy will remain active with the a break from academics and nity. dling the responsibilities as registrar, College following her retirement as regis move on to summer jobs or Describing her as "the including: Acting Vice President for trar. travel, four Saint Mary's stu epitome of the Saint L-0....-:-:--'--...,--~ Academic Affairs, Assistant to the Vice In addition to doing volunteer work dents will undertake exten Mary's faculty mem President and Dean of Faculty, Interium within the College, Kennedy says she sive research through the ber," Dorothy Feigl, Chair of the Department of Education and plans to work on writing out this year's Student Independent Study Dean of Faculty, decribed the personal Interium Chair of the Department of chapter in the Saint Mary's history books and Research (SISTAR) pro attention Kennedy gives to everything she Music. in the 1995-96 archives narrative. gram, sponsored by the Center works on. In addition, she has served on numerous "This is a very fine school, which I have for Academic Innovation. "Sister Francesca is competent, con committees, such as Academic Standards felt fortunate to participate in and con In its fifth year, the SISTAR cerned, and someone who really likes and Committee, Admission and Scholarship tribute to," Kennedy said. "I definately program provides funding for interacts well with people. She probably Committee, and the Rank and Tenure will remain on campus in the forseeable a student and professor to knows the names and backgrounds of Committee. future." work collaboratively in eight to nine weeks of research on campus. "The faculty member and student go into it as col leagues, and work through the project as colleagues. That's what makes the project so unique to Saint Mary's," said Patrick White, associate dean C & P Distributing of faculty. 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All prices listed here on this page are subject to change without notice. Quanities are limited on all items listed on this page. According to White, all the SIST AR teams will present their research to the Saint Mary's Community in the fall. .------~~~ ~- Friday, May 17, 1996 The Observer • CAMPUS NEWS page 15 ValuJet crash claims The Final Days ... for01er Irish captain By BRAD PRENDERGAST guy who stood out, but he was News Editor always there," said Notre Dame head coach Lou Holtz. "He was The Notre Dame football a class act." career of former running back Culver demonstrated that Hodney Culver had its share of class at the beginning of his memorable highlights. senior season in 1991, when he IIi s touch- ,--·-----, moved to tailback from his cus down carry in tomary fullback position in the 1989 order to make room for sopho Fiesta Bowl more Jerome Bettis. gave the Irish "Watching the way Rodney ~F·,·.:,,,.',~. ;., ~ a 16-0 lead handled the switch from full ...... ,·.. against West back to running back helped Virginia, pro me," former teammate Reggie pelling Notre Brooks, who moved between Dame to the Culver the defensive secondary and national running back while at Notre ... championship. His 1,697 Dame, told The South Bend career rushing yards placed Tribune. "He was able to deal The Observer/ Mike Ruma him on the brink of breaking with it with such grace. He enior Week, the time when the final into the list of the top 20 Notre didn't seem to mind as long as countdown to commencement reaches Dame all-time rushers. And his he was helping the team. Ssingle digits, gave students a chance to versatility as both a fullback "Rodney was Notre Dame visit their favorite spots on campus one last and a tailback earned him the football. He had a mature wis time. interest of National Football dom that was practically League scouts and a subse uncanny," Brooks, now with the quent four-year career in the Washington Redskins, contin NFL. ued. "He was like a brother to But the most distinguishing me. He was the leader of the mark of Culver's term at Notre pack and we just naturally Dame was being the sole cap wanted to follow him." lain of the 1991 squad. It was Holtz remembered Culver's a role most fitting for the per ability to set the tone of the sonal attributes that he brought team whenever game time to tlw Irish football team. approached. This week, former teammates "Every time, we came out and coaches remembered onto the field or in the locker Culver, who perished with his room, he was the one that wife Karen on ValuJet Flight would come up to you and pat 592 when the plane crashed you on the back and say, 'Don't Saturday in the Everglades. He worry, Coach. We'll take care was 2(,. of it,"' Holtz said. "He was a "Hodney Culver was never a very positive, upbeat person." ·. Sue is really excited! She is GRADUATING!!! and she won BooKSTORE!!! Con gratu Iati ons Mom, Dad, Jeff '91, and David '93 FLOWERS Flowers, Roses, Lightning DELIVERED Balloons, Birthday Cakes, Fruit Baskets, strikes grad ~7 DAYS~ Plush Animals and Gifts student By LIZ FORAN Editor-in-Chief Clocktower Square ALL MAJOR CREDIT Phone Answered 51400 US 31 North 24 Hours a Day A Notre Dame student was South Bend CARDS ACCEPTED struck by lightening early last 277-1291 or 1·800·328·0206 Friday morning, according to Chuck Hurley, assistant direc tor of Notre Dame Security. On Friday, May 10 at about 1 Congratulations to a.m. a graduate student was "In the middle of difficulty walking back to Fischer Graduate Hesidence when he the Seniors of lies opportunity" saw a bright flash, Hurley said. "The next thing he knew, he Albert Einstein was lying on the ground," he Badin Hall added. The student was taken to St. Ann Marie Achille julie janowak Joseph Hospital where he was examined and released. He was Rebecca Bizup Sarah Mascarenhas unharmed. Leslie Butler Abigail May Be Bold! Be Bold! Be Bold! .. ·- Dana Cabral ~ ·.::·,.;.v-:'·. ~: Angelique McCook Holly ~ampbell ·w~,{t ~ A~drea McMakin Congratulations Graduates! Ruth Dtemer ~ ·· ·fjJ:. Jr Enn Moran .r, . Michelle Dillenbqrger·~ SheUa Navagh·;~f,i, ,_ I /""' ...... ,~ ~ Karen Dillon ~:l]J T1 K: )illSatanek .,> ~~,~ Margaret M. Holland Sha~o~ Einloth ·_J · ui ~t. M~redit~ Siegfri.. ecl Attorney at Law M. Holland and Associates, P.C. ~~~i~~~~!~~~~ iHt :U c~ ~:;a~~c:tirff~~d ph: 312/251-0125; fax: 312/332-0600 ~ ...·. Susan Grace :, ~. i JSllillNen Swinton Practice concentrated in US Immigration law Hillside modern home overlooking Kimberly Ha·rt :fr~ "-v·o Bridget Weiihaar H-1 B Professional Visa Matters Preferred ponds with birds. Lg. common rooms w/ piano. Qn. bds. Smoke-tree. A/C. Monica Infante Kathryn Zolkowski Swim Full breakfast page 16 The Observer • CAMPUS NEWS Abdo said. "I don't blame myself, but I could really easily and I kind of did. Abdo Getting through that was the hardest continued from page 3 part. "Now there are just days where I mucus from her lungs. don't feel good,. I don't want to be "I do breathing treatments to prevent touched or just don't talk to me. If I my lungs from getting full of junk, and don't feel good I won't take phone when I can go a month without being calls," she added. suctioned (through the trache) they'll The overwhelming support from her take it out." family and friends has helped, but Abdo also plans to finish two final Abdo realizes she has more to accom class requirements over the summer. plish. Although she completed her English "Some days are good but there are major, she wants to finish her classical others when I'm down and I just cry literature minor. and my dad cries with me. But I'm There are also days when Abdo must never crying alone. With all the sup combat depression. For a period of two port and all the people, friends and weeks she cried all the time. staff at Notre Dame and their prayers, "You ask the obvious, 'Why did it I'm never crying alone. But I am cry have to be me?,' and then you kick ing. It's getting better." The Observer/Kristi Kolski yourself. We didn't have seat belts on," A specialty van, designed for use by Abdo, contains an automatic ramp and a system of shocks which lower the van for easier access by wheelchair. Archivist Abdo grateful for overwhelming support By KRISTI KOLSKI the accident, he grabbed his Visits from administrators Pete Vandenorth, and Brent leaves SMC Senior SraffWrirer wallet, a pair of boxers and Patricia O'Hara and Bill Kirk, Tadsen who live in Minnesota caught the first flight to South vice-president, and assistant also are helping the family. They By MAUREEN HURLEY Following the accident that Bend," Abdo said. "He spent vice-president of student affairs have particularly helped out Saint Mary's News Ediwr. abruptly brought an end to two weeks with me without any added to the support. with the e-mail and bed-side Mandy Abdo's senior year, her clothes. That's devotion." "Bill Kirk was a godsend, you shopping. Chances are, Sister M. family and the Notre Dame com The outpouring of assistance never thought you'd be happier "The outpouring from the par Rosaleen Dunleavy knows every munity rallied to bring her sup and support from the Notre to have him around," she said. ents has been just phenomenal." little-known fact about Saint port. Dame community also proved Lou Holtz, head coach of the For two months the neighbors Mary's College. After a brief "I had a ton of doctors, they all immense. "There was an Notre Dame football team, also got together and rotated bring trip into the Cushwa-Leighton had different ideas, and it was instantaneous ring around me visited Abdo while in the South ing over dinner. Library's College Archives, she pretty much my family and my that was non-stop for three Bend hospital. He returned a Seigfried, Abdo's dorm prior can probably dig up any photo friends that pulled me through," weeks,'' she said. week later, fulfilling the promise to moving off-campus, raised graph, document or memory of Abdo said. Along with Abdo's roomates, to bring the game ball when $500 at mass to buy an airline the College's 151-year history. Immediately after the acci Dawn Kasperski, Pam Kennedy Notre Dame defeated Air Force. ticket for Abdo's boyfriend Bill After serving as College dent, there were times at St. and Erin Lyons, many students Inscribed on the ball is Abdo's Shean, so that he could visit her Archivist for 12 years, Dunleavy Joseph's when Abdo would be visited her in the hospital. name and the score, 44 -14. in Minnesota. will retire at the end of this alone, unable to talk or move. Cards have filled five photo Professors Rathburn and The Notre Dame Club of month. "I was so scared. You can't albums. MacLeod also took turns visiting. Minnesota offered assistance by "Sister is not only 'the memo breathe on your own, you can't "I was so drugged that I didn't Professor Moriarty sat with arranging for interviews so that ry of Saint Mary's College,' she move or can't communicate, know what was going on, so I Abdo on Thanksgiving so her Shean could get a job in has ensured that the memory except by mouthing the words don't know who was there, and I family could eat a Thanksgiving Minnesota for the summer. will live on for future genera and using your eyes,'' Abdo said. don't know who to thank, but I dinner at the Hesburgh Center tions by writing the annual "So my family said that's never would say that I would give you for International Studies. "If you did something for me, chronicle," said College going to happen again." a big huge hug because that "My family wouldn't have thank you, half the time I was President William Hickey at the From that point on, until the helped my family," Abdo said. made it through without the too drugged to know the differ May 14 President's Dinner. time she was discharged, Abdo Senior Class President Kevin support of all my friends and ence. But my family knew and I Dunleavy stressed the loyalty had somebody with her every Kuwik helped out by taking people that jumped to help,'' she got the repercussions of it," exhibited by all those affiliated day and somebody sleeping in Abdo's three younger brothers said. Abdo said. with the College"Those who her hospital room every night. to Notre Dame basketball games On Nov. 30, Abdo left South Abdo saves her greatest have graduated from the Abdo's family and friends united and sometimes to shoot baskets Bend for Abbot Northwestern thanks for her parents. College and returned, and those around her for the three weeks in the gym. Hospital in her home-state of Although her father works, that who work for Saint Mary's have she spent in the Intensive Care "Besides just being there to Minnesota. Support from the allows Abdo's mother to remain always remained loyal to Saint Unit at St. Joseph Medical Care help me, they helped my mom Notre Dame community at home and take care of her. Mary's,'' she said.And Dunleavy Center in South Bend. and dad by taking my brothers," remained constant. "My mom has been with me exhibits that same loyalty, com "They never left my side, she said. The mothers of Kevin Klau, through everything," Abdo said. piling the College's history for ever," Abdo said. the past 12 years. Her boyfriend, Bill Shean, a "She is recognized by many as '95 Notre Dame graduate and the single most knowledgable current law student at the University of Notre Dame person at Saint Mary's College University of Colorado, Boulder, regarding the College's life and also spent two weeks with Abdo. history," Hickey said. "When Bill found out about Liturgical Choir Brian Halloran - Domer i96 Dr. Gail L. Walton, Director We're proud of you I I love, Mom, Dad, Brendan, & Mary Brigid ··~ , ~i~~·~· If you seek for a monument, gaze around. (Inscription in St. Paul's Cathedral, London) ·--- Notre Dame Public Relations and Information , 996 Commencement Concert salutes our graduating tour guides, who looked around a little while they were here. Basilica of the Sacred Heart '[)~?/~ ?ldut ~ ~ ?/~UU 144kt~ 17 May 1996 ~~ ~()~ e~~ 1/c:dat jD~ 8:00 P.M. fltU~ ?itJ9e't4Ld ?It~ ~~~ s~~ ® Friday, May 17, 1996 The Observer • CAMPUS NEWS page 17 SMC department recognizes senior art Capsule to By ANGELA CATALDO ors for their Senior Comprehensives. The News Writer Saint Luke's Medal, and award for distin contain guished achievement in the visual arts, The Saint Mary's College Art Department went to Gaubert and Matula. The Sister eunelnded an outstanding academic year Edna Service Award, given to the student class items by honoring four seniors, according to Art who contributes outstanding service to the Departnwnt Chair Mareia Hiekard. art department, was awarded to Lentz. By JAMIE HEISLER Allison Casdari, .Jeannine Gaubert, Lisa The gallery was continuously busy this Associate News Editor l.tmtz and Tiffany Matula all received hon- year, showcasing 10 exhibitons, two portfo lio reviews and 12 senior comprehensives. As seniors look back on how One of the highlights of the season was an fast their four years have gone exhibition entitled "Women Facing Fear." by, a class time capsule also A national invitational, "Women Facing has people wondering how Fear" included 16 female artists from fast the next 25 years will around the country displaying a variety of pass. media. "We're putting things away In addition, the gallery once again par in a time capsule, and at the ticipated in AIDS awareness week, witrh an 25th reunion we'll have a dis instillation consisting of a circle of sand in play of the contents of the whieh candles are placed and lit in remem capsule," said Senior Class berance to thgose in our community with · President Knvin Kuwik. AIDS. All visitors were encouraged to sit The class of '96 is the first around the circle to take time to reflect and to put plans for a time capsule remember. The Observer/ Kim Michalik into action and has chosen Academically, the department was equal Senior Lisa Lentz stands beside her display numerous items which sym ly active. The Art Department revised the in the Saint Mary's Student Summer Art bolize their four years at the Bachelor of Fine Arts program. Show. University including: Department members Marcia Rickard and Julie Tourtillotte were promoted to both spent a week on campus. • a replica of the women's Associate Professor. Tourtillotte also In addition to reflecting on the past as soccer team national champi received the NEA Individual Artist Award commencement nears, the department onship ring and was awareded the Indiana Art Council looked to the future as it broadened its cur • a brick from the old stadi Grant. riculum, with the addition of Surface um The Observer/ Kim Michalik The department was also enriched by Design and Asian Art Courses. Also, space • issues of The Observer and The Student Summer Art Show features vari artists in residence. Miroslav Rogala in was allocated for a new papermaking stu ous creative pieces by Saint Mary's students. Scholastic electric media and Kristin Caskey in fibers dio. • Dave Kellett's "Four Food Groups of the Apocalypse" book Despite rumors, 'Backer will not relocate • Emily Lord's CD • memorabilia from events By LIZ FORAN not move from its current loca U.S. 23. While the road con through the fall," she said. She such as the Keenan Revue and Editor-in-C:hicf tion at the intersection U.S. 23 struction is a fact, the destruc is so certain that the location the Fisher Regatta (South Bend Avenue) and tion of the building to compen of the 'Backer, 1631 South • memorabilia from local Many a clouded memory has Edison Hoad at any point in sate for the widening of the Bend Ave., will not change that bars been madn with a few friends, the near future, according to highway is a myth. she has begun taking bids for • cards listing what people loud rnusie and a Long Island owner Elwanda Delinski. The highway is scheduled to building renovations. think Notre Dame will be like let~ Tna at one of the most According to rumors, the be widened at several sections "There are several things I in 25 years and also what they popular South Bend hangouts. 'Backer (as it is affectionately during the summer, including have been meaning to do, that think they will be doing in 25 and they will continue to be called by Notre Dame and the area near the 'Backer, ac I didn't want to start until1 years made at the same location, Saint Mary's students) was cording to the Indiana knew for sure I that the build dnspitt! rumors to the contrary. allegedly moving to another Department of Transportation. ing would remain]," she The class had originally Tlw l.innbaekor Lounge will loeation due to construction on "I'll definitely be there added. intended to bury the time cap sule underground, but several factors innuenced their deci sion not to do so. "With the amount of con struction work there is on campus, it's not feasible, and Congratu[ations Seniors also the cost of containers to Jml I bury something underground ~~ was in the thousands," said Contntencentent · · .. ,. Kuwik. We'[[ Miss You! The class then talked to the Baccalaureate Mass Alumni Association which suggested the alternative of are available!!! placing the eapsule in the basement of the new book store/ alumni eenter. "We're trying to set up Pick up order £ornts something where each class will do it [a time capsule! and in all dornts a £ront put them in a depository in Educational Media the basement," said Kuwik. Plans for the usage of the ,...... ,...... r-" bookstore are not definite, however, the class is hoping that the project will be carried through . .Love, Because the new bookstore Educational Media will not be built for another University d Notre Dame three years, the time capsule Room 9 of the CCE Bldg. tfie women of 1(nott J-fa[[ contents will be placed in a P.O. 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Observer Phone Lines Editor-in-Chief 631-4542 · Business Office 631-5313 Managing Editor/Viewpoint 631-4541 Advertising 631-6900/8840 Spans 631-4543 Systems/Marketing Dept. 631-8839 News/Phoco 631-5323 Office Manager 631-7471 Accenr/Saint Mary's 631-4540 Fax 631-6927 Day Editor/Production 631-5303 Viewpoint E-Mail [email protected] General Informacion 631-7471 Ad E-Mail [email protected] • KEVORKIAN KORNER Irony lurks in the Alumni newsletter Graduation, as everybody knows, is there is here at Notre Dame, and hence marked by relief and festivity. As with no comparable loss when we were cut weddings, the future lay beyond. uncor loose to make a living and live by our rupted by pain, compromise, or defeat; selves. Even so, the experience came as the road ahead is posited as a big loop a shock. Ah, it was romantic at first! ing slide into a barrel of Cool Whip, and Your first apartment is a kind of stage hardships are as metaphysics. That's set for your new life in the first months. okay with me; as Dr. Johnson said, hope But instead of having an apartment or may be the main species of happiness room next door with five of your friends this world affords, and far be it for me sitting around drinking, you find a preoccupied stranger who works on his car all the time. Instead of it being a short walk to the dining hall, you have to cook for yourself - and then, when you don't clean it, bury the stuff in a Josh landfill to avoid the resultant bacterial cultures. It's funny when you live in Campus View or someplace to live on Ozersky found objects - big spools for tables, etc. - but when it is really your home, as opposed to a kind of live-in bar stool, you begin to feel oppressed. Old. And there was a sense of containment and readers, which is something of a blow. to kill everybody's commencement buzz. you stop throwing away those letters discontent. And when you do move out I'm not like the Registrar. Incoming stu But, as O.J. says, "I want to tell you." from the alumni association. into the world, you will find small soli dents don't take the place of seniors. (Hang on to OJ, by the way. I think I guess that is how it works for Notre tary pleasures - the absurdity of Mary Freshmen don't read the Viewpoint that the OJ verdict will turn out to be Dame students. Maybe I'm wrong. I'm Worth, the taste of powerful coffee, solo page, or slap me on the back in Club 23, one of those things, like the Kennedy constantly underestimating how well walks amid an abandoned propeller fac or send me e-mails telling me what an assassination, by which old cockers adjusted (and rich!) students are here. tory (rare), the precise and self-indul imbecile I am, or any of the other sweet identify each other by - in lieu of A lot of them get married when they gent measurement of a lunch hour into rewards of writing for a real community. Masonic hand-signals, that is.) graduate, too. That's something to think minutes of eating, walking, reading the I started writing this column three years I want to tell you that unlike Du Lac, about. newspaper (unheard of in college), and ago, and while I figure to be writing it the Patty O'Hara - GLND/SMC brawl, or But where is that place in the outside reading menus in the windows of likely for some years to come, there is no the failure of your student body presi world in which you can be a full-grown restaurants. Wandering aimlessly via replacing those first three years, the dents to bring the Grateful Dead here as man or woman, without the spectre of public transport, finding new vices, years I built my place here at Notre promised, walking the plank of the good failure beating its invisible wings over befriending elderly boozers in the de Dame. I never knew, when I suggested ship Notre Dame is an event you can't head? Where is the job in which you set crepit new bars the decrepit new you we forfeit the game to Florida State to laugh ofT. No longer can you comfort your own hours, and are asked to pro will discover in months and years to protest the plight of Haiti, that there was ably snort at the mawkish sentimentality duce nothing more than evidence of come. so little sense of irony among my read which surrounds Notre Dame; within a your own interest? Where is that place When you graduate, you will go to ers; I guess part of it was the awkward few short years. even the toughest of where there is a single man for every mass or not, and have to answer for the and eccentric behavior of a stranger try you may sit misty-eyed at your check woman, a single woman for every man, choice; you will lose contact with your ing to be the life of the party. It means a books, writing love notes to the endow and identical frames of reference upon friends from high school if you haven't lot to me that so many of you eventually ment and hoping for nosebleed seats in which to start a hopeful conversation? already, and. when inebriated, experi got on board and read and/or enjoyed an unrecognizable stadium. Where is the place where .prize young ence acute and bitterly pleasurable the column. God bless you all - and I This never happened to me only behemoths arrive every year to stir nostalgia. You will gain or lose weight. say that without an atom of irony. because I went to Rutgers, a state uni dreams of a championship? Your ego will take a beating. You will versity honeycombed with graduate stu Nowhere. But you can go too far eulo change. dents, part-timers, and other melan gizing college life. You don't have a lot Josh Ozersky is a graduate student in choly links to the outside world. There of freedom, and even at Rutgers, where A change for me, too: I should also the Department of History. His email wasn't the same sense of place that every dorm room had a five foot bong, mention here that I will be losing you as address is [email protected]. • 000NESBURY GARRY TRUDEAU • QuoTE OF THE DAY I ... I 5UDt:J&NLY ffJ55113l.Y! GOTTA c:AN'T7/3U. YOU Ffl3l.- A tub'U fYJ.YlH& "The human brain starts ITHA? 57/?.ANG/3 f/NIJOUT 8/U -Sir George Jessel Friday, May 17 VIEWPOINT page 19 • LETTERS TO THE EDITOR American opinion O'Hara offers best wishes to '96 grads Dear Editor: I would like to take this opportunity to extend my taints study results prayers and best wishes to the members of the Dear Editor: Class of 1996. Commencement is a time of H1H:1mtly I was handnd the newspaper called flight Reason. I many mixed emotions. Pride in your hngan rnading thn letter from the ~~ditor-in-chief, Daniel Moloney, aehievements, excitement and apprehen and was imnwdiately struck and incensed by his morally judg sion about new beginnings, happiness nwntal attitude toward gay people, as well as his explanation for and sadness all-come together as you why pnople tmgage in homosexual activity. lie says, "Human sexu prepare to leave. ality is diiTerent from animal sexuality in that humans control For those of you who are graduating tlwir s1~xual appntites by their reason and will." lie proceeds to Seniors, I hope that we have achieved 1:omparn mod1~rn homosexual men with ancient Athenian homo our goal of providing you with an edu SilXual mnn. who, he claims, because of their litflrature and soeial cation that integrates the life of the customs, wern compelled toward "peculiar tast11s." Thus, accord mind with the life of the heart. May ing to Moloney, homosexuality was for the Athenians, as well as your commitment to your faith in God and to the service of God's people modllrn man, the rnsult of pure acculturation and "mental habits." match your dedication to your chosen Contrary to Molon1~y's diagnosis of homosexuality, though are sci vocation and profession. We have high entific studies whieh show that although homosexuality is proba expectations of our graduates. The bly aiTnetml by environment to some degree, genetics do in fact tremendous contribution that our alumni inll!wnee orw's sexual orientation. Hnseareh done as recently as make to society and to the Church is a testa IIJ'J:! by a renowned scientist, Dean I lamer, shows that homosexu ment to tbe importance of these high expecta ality is lind to variations on the X (speeifieally Xq28) chromosome tions . of homosexual men. As greater advances in science are made, .For those of you leaving with graduate and pro resnardwrs hop1~ to find the exact gene which influences sexual fessional degrees, I hope that you will carry with you orinntation. the best of our traditions as they relate to your discipline. If MolotHlY also points out that if homosexuality were genetieally you bring to your chosen field a strong set of ethical convictions and a eommitment to justice. you will dillnrmirwd. it would imply that humans laek "free choke of the represent the very best of Notre Dame. will." lluman lwings are creatures who are to some extent influ Finally, a note of gratitude to all of you. You not only take from here; you also give. You have made mH:ml by glllllllies in everything we do. We are not only intellective a variety of contributions to your fellow students, to the University and to those of us who remain bPings, hut possnss brains and bodies creatnd by gnnetic material. behind to assist students who will follow you. Thus, if homosllXuality is partially the result of genetics and is May Our Lady, Notre Dame, continue to watch over you in the years ahead. We are blessed to have dnWrmirwd in thn same way as raee or body structure, the ques you as members of the Notre Dame family. tion of tlw "frne ehoiee of will" is only partially valid. Thn largnr issues at hand, though, an~ tlHJ diserimination and PATRICIA O'HARA intoleranre impos1~d upon homosexuals by people like Moloney. Vice Pres idem for S1udent Affairs lie compares the homosexual to the woman caught in adultery in tlw hook of John. saying, " ... after sparing the adulterer by sham ing those who would have stoned her, he (.Jesus Christ) directs her to go and sin no morn.' lie protects her from the harmful judge Honesty remains the best policy nwnt of others, hut requires that she change hnr ways. We can ask no morn of our homosexual neighbors, and no less." The Dear Editor: diversity, and toward a more compassionate homosexual today, however, doesn't have Jesus Christ for protec I am very grateful for The Observer's promi and loving environment for all students. tion from thosn who judge him - who call him "peculiar" and nent and respectf\11 coverage of my recent lec I also wanted to correct the spelling of the dmnand him to change that whieh is innatn to his being. Jesus is ture on sexual diversity. However, the story in word "berdache," in case some •·eaders are not lwrn to proteet the homosexual from the stonns of judgement the April 26 issue contained a few errors that I interested in finding out more about this tradi thrown by Moloney and people who have no God-given justifica would like to correct. I did not suggest that tional role in many Native Amnrican cultures. tion for tlw judgement they inrlict. Hather than homosexuals "honesty is crucial to fostering sexual diversi Thank you again for your coverage and sen changing tlwmstdves, what is needed is tlw change to a morn tol ty," as stated in the story's lead. Neither I nor sitivity. erant. accnpting and diverse community here at the University of ·any other member of the gay and lesbian com Notn~ Danw and in the world as a whole. munity has any interest in fostering sexual MARGARET BENDER diversity. A more accurate paraphrase might Visi1ing Instructor ERIN LUM have stated that I believe honesty to be the Depanment of Sociology, Anthrop<)logy and Social Work Frc~hman first step toward greater tolerance of sexual Saint Mary's College Knoll Hall • Tracing the chronology of a graduating senior In 19'12, you arrivnd on the eampus imatnly $100,000 and four "The Shirt's" of Tlw llniVIlrsity of Notre Dame, ner later, you are graduating. It is possible vous and widtHlyed. You were now a that you'rn heading horne almost imme frps(unan in eollPgn and life was rela diately aftnr thn cnrmnony, away from tivPly simplP. You made frinnds that you Notre Dame, away from your friends wnrn ePrtain you would have forever, and away from four of the bnst and most dining hall food was good, dorm parties memorable years of your life. With the Wllrn a blast, Papa John's was a gift slam of a door and start of an engine, it's all over. You am literally closing the door on a lil'e-direetion defining chapter of your life. For some of you, it may be fifteen or twenty years before you set foot on cam Krista pus again and see some of the people who were once the most important peo Nannery ple in your lifo. But from past experi drink and fighting frostbite became a ing in side doors at other establishments ences, you know for cnrtain that, when daily oceupation. You went to your first on other nights. You still managed to get you do come back, it will be like you niT eampus party and swore l'ight then all your work done, but sometimes, it never left. The campus may have and there to move off campus as soon as was hard to believe that you would be changed and the people may be unfamil from {;od and Calculus would take ten was humanly possible. You declared graduating in just one more year. You iar, but it will still he the Notre Dame ynars oiT your life. but so what. Off-cam your major, you switched your major, didn't want to be a senior because that that's been in your hnart and mind for pus was a fon~ign, mysterious land you and what seemed like the rest of the meant being old, finding a job or gradu ever. You are now older and wiser than whoSil only landmarks were CJ's and sophomore dass all dropped pre-med at ate school, and moving on. You couldn't that freshman who arrivnd on campus in Tlw University Park Mall. Things were the same time. It seemed like you had imagine leaving Notre Dame. August, 1992 but somfltimns, this week llitlwr in orw direction or the other, but known your roommates forever, and In 1995, you became a senior and end in partieular, you'd do anything just eithllr way, Anwrican Cab and your together, you couldn't wait to be juniors. your whole world began to change. You to be that frnshman again in order to Fn~qtwnt Hidnr Card would take you You were a sophomore; life was simple lost a friend and feared losing more or truly appreciate all thn simple things tlwre. flllatively safnly or chnaply, never and good. even losing yourself. The future was a that have made you what you are today. hot h. S u fll you were homesick, but Junior year, you boycotted "The scary concept and although you tried Good luck, God Bless, may the road Frtlshrnan Ynar of Studies kept you busy Shirt" beeause of its hideous green hard not show it, as the months went rise up to meet you and may the wind b1~ llllOUgh that you lwgan to forget about eolor, or, if you did buy it, your mother on, it became more and more difficult to always at yoL•r back. honw and mom and dad, if only for a lit now wears it as gardening attire . .JPW deal with the inevitabilities of jobs, rela Krista Nunnery is a graduating till whiltL College was cool and you was one of the best weekends in you and tionships, and decisions that just had to senior originally from Lony Island. Nt•u• couldn't wait to b11 a sophomore. your parnnts' lives and thn words of our be made. You wanted it to be simple, York. An English/German major, Krista You found yourself an altnrnative junior elass president will stiek in your like it used to be, without any regrets or ser11ed as The Obser11er's Acrent Editor form or idnntifieation sophomore year mind forever. Unfortunately, everyone missed opportunities. You wanted it to from February 1995 to Mardi 1996 ..\'ht• and Bridgnt's was the place to be. FSU but you seernod to turn 21 by second be fun. So you went to the Linebacknr now resides with her family in Fort was onn of the most exciting days of semester, so on weekends you were and made the most of it. But it wasn't Lauderdale, Florida and is actively your eollngn earner, dorm parties were forced to divide your time between enough. seeking any form of intelligent occupa· lnss random. len beer was thn beer to penny beer night at Bridgers and sneak- And now tomorrow, in 1996, approx- tion. page 20 ACCENT Friday, May, 17, 1996 • ACCENT ASKS ••• What was your most memorable experience / at Notre Dame? "The most memorable ones are the ones I don't remember." By JOEY CRAWFORD from these topics as was seen through Cristiane Accent Editor Likely and GLND/SMC issues." He also argues, "Student Government, through the work of J.P. and Kevin Dolan here are some things that just don't Dennis, is trying to get ideas across a little more St. Ed's, Government change at Notre Dame: the perennial bad than they used to." weather, the football, and the quality of St. Edward's hall resident, Kevin Dolan has the academics. But the face of the univer noticed some musical taste changes, but assures sity is constantly evolving to fit the stu that the character of the students has been basical Tdents needs. During the four years in which the ly the same, "When I first got here, everyone lis class of 1996 have been attending the university, tened to Pearl Jam at parties, and now everyone the face of the Unive·rsity of Notre Dame has listens to Dave Matthew's." He also speculates that "Circus Lunch!' changed drastically since the time of their arrival a major change in the student body may be just as nervous little freshmen. Some of these changes around the corner, with the emergence of the sons are more "superficial" than others, while others Jerry Siefring will have a drastic effect upon Notre Dame for Zahm, Communications years to come. The most obvious changes are the renovations that seem to be plaguing our campus. Buildings were built, dorms were moved, domes were . encrypted with scaffolding. Expansion has been • •• ' • lo ••••••• ~ ' "' ' •• a major goal of the administration over the past d few years. During the summer prior to the arrival of the class of 1996, Pangborn Hall was changed from a men's dorm into a women's dorm. For many of the incoming freshmen who spent their pre-orientation "Spring break in in this dorm rich in tradition, the switch Jamaica." was a bit disheartening, for it was the only place they knew really well. Two years later, another men's dorm met the admin Francesca Pons istration's wrath. Historical Cavanaugh was converted into a women's residence Pasquerilla West, hall as well, ousting many disgruntled stu Art History dents from heart and home. These conver sions were met with the inevitable protests, but the administration argued that the moves were necessary to support the recent influx of more women into the uni versity. This year aiso marks the final year of Grace. Administration offices plan on "Florida State." moving into the building before the 1996-97 year. Other dorms waiting for their demise include Flanner, Seigfried and Knott. Joy Fitzgerald Construction has taken the campus by Howard, Psychology storm, affecting everything from the sacred Golden Dome to the mythical Notre Dame football stadium. DeBartolo Hall, the realm of high-tech education, yet no one seems to know the intricacies of the building func tion, was built a year before the arrival of thb years Senior crop. However, they were the first class to use DeBartolo. Some have won dered if the "Debartelo experience" was worth it, arguing "Nothings seems to ever work." Three years later the College of Busine.ss Administration (COBA) building was built next to "The bouncer got shot Debartelo to support the increasing number of business students and to house cutting edge tech at Heartland." nology in the world of business. Students also wit nessed their precious Golden Dome and stadium undergo major facelifts, both of which are not com and daugh- Larry Caudillo pleted to this day. The architecture building is also ters of women graduates. He claims, 'This is going Morissey, Psychology undergoing construction and renovations. In addi to make a big change ten or fifteen years down the tion to all of this construction, new dorms are road." being built in the "Golf Quad" to accommodate the Some students, however do not see the changes ousted students of Grace, Seigfried, and Knott. as being so obvious. Flanner Senior, Marcus In efforts to make the campus more culturally Thorne states, "Sure the campus has been expand rich, a number of "gaudy pieces of art" have been ing, but it is basically the same. The people are the "planted" around the campus. South quad has same, race issues are handled the same, every taken the burden of becoming a "mock art muse thing just seems to be the same. They talk about "The skirt of my cave um" featuring art from students and teachers co-residentially, but this will never happen." He alike. The "era of transition" seems to be directed has however noticed the administration's attempts woman costume fell off towards the southern end of campus. Shelby to include athletes in post-graduation scholarships. at the Halloween SYR Brown argues, "Maybe they should do something Many students are fearful that they will not rec about Stepan Center on the North Side, like tear it ognize the campus a few years down the line. at Stanford." down." They recognize the importance of expansion, but Jeff Wojcik of Flanner Hall asserts that their perhaps this is too extreme. They do not want to seems to be more interest in student relations since come return in two years and not recognize the Meg Stafford he arrived here four years ago. He claims, "It campus. The issue is prevalent in many graduat Badin, Mathematics seems like their is more student dialogue, not only ing students' mind, "Does the university have the dealing with student life, but worldly issues. When right to make such drastic changes over such a I first got here all of the columns in the Observer short amount of time?" After all this is not the focused on yo cream flavors, the salad bar, and same campus to which they applied. abortion. recently they have been shying away Friday, May 17, 1996 ACCENT page 21 • ACCENT ASKS ••• How would you de-scribe your class in three words? "My second family" Tim Sullivan Off-Campus, Government MElANIE WATERS with them many fond memories (or lack thereoO of · ranr Accent Editor South Bend's popular drinking establishments. Most of the votes were split between Senior Bar hile the Class of 1996 will soon pro- and Coach's, although senior cheerleader Ken ceed into graduation ceremonies to Oliphant gives his loyalties to Bridget's. The the tune of "Pomp and s•miors will also miss CJ's Monday night specials Circumstance," a more appropriate and 1/2 pound burgers, with other favorite specials anthem might be Abba's "Dancing including Tuesdays at Coach's and the "special" len." A look hack at the "best" memories of the and loving atmosphere of the beloved Linebacker. lor dass rnveals the secrets of the finest off~ When asked to look back at the days before the "Sex doesn't kill." 1pus walllring holes, the craziest underelass big 21, or at least before they got a respectable ID, party toea- seniors were equally. split on the best dorm for tions, and undergrad parties. Of course, most of the men Stephanie Butler some initial surveyed picked their own dorms, but the ladies impressions seemed to waver between Sorin and Flanner/Grace Pasquerilla East, of N 0 tre parties. Sorin RA Andrew DiCello attributes the Chemical Engineering Dame and popularity of Sorin parties to the made-for-party the sur- quint on the first floor and the tradition-laced r 0 u n ding "Otter Hoom" on the third floor, both with space tropical enough for more people than should ever be paradise crammed into one room, tall windows to dance in, of South and built-in "entertainment centers" that double as '? B e n d , a bar and a dance floor. Indiana. As far as single-event off-campus parties go, F 0 r seniors offered a wide selection of favorites. Many m a n y picked the recent Pig Tostal '96, while others went "Bud-weis-er." with St. Pal's Park and PigTostal '94. Turtle Creek residents evidently provided some interesting party moments, with several senior citing TurtleTostal Bill Moore and the fall "Hally in the Alley" as the best off campus gatherings of the past four years. Dillon, Finance What would four years at Notre Dame be without football? Not surprisingly, two particular games stood out as the most memorable for the senior class. Many chose the "Snow Bowl" of freshman year as the Irish defeated Penn State in the final meeting between the two teams, while others tri umphantly remember the story that the score board told as Notre Dame defeated Florida State 31-24 in November of 1993. Senior Christian Shields chose this year's Navy game as the most "Hot Badin Chicks." memorable, since it marked the last home game for the Class of 1996. With football memories often come road trips, Brad Joseph and many of the best road trips seemed to involve Dillon, Finance this year's Ohio State game. Other seniors pre ferred the warmer temperatures of the Orange Bowl, while some simply enjoyed road tripping to Chicago to take a much needed break from South Bend. Fearing the loss of secrecy, most seniors were reluetant to reveal the craziest thing they did dur ing their four years at Notre Dame. However, some candid answers involved streaking, kegs, famous campus statues, and poker. You figure them out. On a more reflective note, the seniors surveyed "Thanks for everything:' were asked to recall the best show of class spirit or unity. Some picked Junior Parent's Weekend, while Walsh senior Catherine Hanson noted the Noreen Hefferon irreplaceable bonding experienee of camping out Lyons, History tiors, the fondest memorills of thn last four (or at the JACC for football tickets complete with an I) ynars rnvolvn around time spent in the com early morning visit from Coach Lou Holtz. Kuwik ly of friends at SYH's, formals, parties, and picked both the class mass in memory of senior hts out on the town. When asked to name one Hob Adams and the Alumni-Senior Club fundraiser g that epitomizes the SYH or jukebox tastes of for Mandy Abdo that brought in over $4,000. Band - snnior dass, snvnral seniors adamantly chose President Jeff Catalina chose the band's benefit aforementioned disco favorite. Senior class concert for fellow member Kurt Weiss. sident Knvin Kuwik summed up the spirit of the From the graffiti dance to graduation, the Class ss of 1996 with Bruce Springsteen's "Glory of 1996 has evolved together and woven countless "Four Profuse Years:' rs." while ll not-surprising number of votes memories over the last four years. Looking back nt to thn immortally sing-along inducing words on their first impressions as freshmen, several rtw Four Snasons' "December 1 963" (aka "Oh seniors remember laughing at that "parietals ... tnt a Night.) Alumni-Senior Club deejays helped thing" until they found out that no, they weren't Amy Schulte tntrnduce a rncnnt senior class dance trend with kidding. Arriving in South Bend from sunny Pasquerilla East 1 l>nl Hio's "La Marcarena," otherwise known as locales like Texas and California, many seniors Chemical Engineering Lt dance that looks something like the hokey remember asking themselves, "What am I doing in ktly with a lot more hip action and arm place Indiana??" However, many shared the sentiments mts that are complex enough to make the ine of DiCello who remembers, "I loved it right off the iated look really ridiculous. Still others picked bat." Kuwik remembers that he felt "a lot of spirit, nmy Buffett's soothing and romantic serenade, a lot of tradition, and a lot of quality people," fhy Don't Wn c;et Drunk." which the Class of 1996 certainly embodied in ,;peaking of which, the Class of 1996 will take their unforgettable years at Notre Dame. ------ page 22 ACCENT Friday, May 17, 1996 • AccENT AsKs ••• What 1s• your fondest Saint Mary's memory? "The friends I've made over the past five years." Betsy Killian First graduating class of Saint Mary's College, 1904, at Angela Hall Towanda, Ill. photos courtesy of Saint Mary's Archives Business By LESLIE FIELD was an inspiration, and, in truth, an experience Saint Mary's Accent Editor that I will forever endure. If the men engaged in the activities of the material in life could only - arents and friends from across the come here as I have, they would at once feel country drive down the tree lined and appreciate what the expression of soul "Drinking Guiness in pubs avenue to see their loved one from means." Pam's address was followed by an while abroad on the Saint the Saint Mary's class of 1996 gradu essay reading of Miss Houran, a graduate, enti ate. They recall freshman orienta- tled, "The Absolute Standard of Scholarship." Mary's Ireland program." tionP and the heat that accompanied that frantic In previous years, commencement cere weekend. Mothers and fathers assembled lofts, monies have been held everywhere form Saint hung Dave Matthew's Band posters and made Angela's Hall, located where Angela Athletic Kelly McDevott countless trips to Target to purchase any and Facility stands today, to The Church of Loretto. Brooklyn Center, Minn. every stackable, hookable or stickable they The ceremonies were much longer from the could get their hands on. But this weekend, early to middle 1900's, as they were filled with Political Science they return to Saint Mary's for one last visit; a many student addresses and music from the visit filled with great pride and hope for the music conservatory. Graduates, dressed in future. Parents and graduates have had these white, listened to the thesis of Genevieve O'Neil feelings about Saint Mary's during graduation in 1931. The thesis was ahead of its time, for many years. In fact, this is the 149th gradu addressing Lope de Vega Nationalized, "The ation from Saint Mary's. Although the values Spanish Drama." and standards of the school may not have That same year, Estelle Reeland "Always having your changed over the years, the school itself read her thesis entitled, "The Moral friends to talk with at certainly has. It has grown immensely, just Purpose in Livy's History." Saint as its graduates have. Taking Mary's strict academic stan three in the morning." a look back provides gradu dards have remained through ates and their families and out the years. friends the opportunity to see In 1984, commencement Robin Bennett how Saint Mary's commence speaker Abigail McCarthy, Las Vegas, Nev. ment has changed through a columnist for out the years, as they Commonwealth and a Elementary Education reflect on the many ways woman's rights their graduates have also . activist spoke, com changed during their four ting on the same years at Saint Mary's. of academic and In 1881, parents com nal accomplish "Moving up in the world. ing to Saint Mary's for which is present graduation experienced Saint Mary's today. CJ's to Club-what a dif something quite differ I firmly believe that ference!" ent from the outdoor his engagement in commencement cere attempt for excel mony today. Those is what sustains Jenna Farley attending the exercis- e most well-lived . es walked the grounds d satisfying, suc- Chicago, Ill. beforehand, stopping sful lives," Sociology to see the prorogation claimed. house. Here, mor xcellence. than thirty thousand eather it is in the exotic plants were located. Today, they would classroom, with their families or pursuing their be walking in Regina South. And the gradua own dreams, Saint Mary's graduates act with tion would not be from college, but from Saint excellence in all they do. Commencement, fac Mary's Academy, considered a premiere ing LeMans, surrounded by the grand trees lin preparatory school for women. Its academics ing the Avenue, is a time to reflect on the part "The grand finale of were so strong that Lena Brady, a Saint Mary's of history which has been made by each student senior week:' Academy graduate of 1899, applied to the in their unique class. Former graduation mar University of Michigan and was accepted as a shall Richard Pilger, Notre Dame class of '54, Sophomore with forty credits, a true accom said, "It's the personal closeness we have that Anne Herrman plishment for anyone, especially a woman of makes the difference." He points out the rarity Hays, Kan. the nineteenth century. In 1906, however, of each student receiving a diploma individual Mother Pauline, Saint Mary's President from ly. And the one hour forty-five minute ceremo Elementary Education 1895-1931, established Saint Mary's College. ny pleases many people, too. - The 1906 commencement ceremonies may Today, students continue the expression of have given graduates ~e same sense of accom soul at Saint Mary's. Through their efforts in plishment that they feel today, but the circum the world of academics to the friendships which stanc~s surrounding the ceremony were very will last for the rest of their lives, graduates can different. Today, Saint Mary's students take be proud of their accomplishments and secure great pride in the tradition of their class ring. in their futures, not because they have jobs or a "Meeting Beth, my In the earlier days of the college, however, it place to live, but because they have learned the ... favorite roommate in was the gold cross which students strived to arts of friendship, strength, and self accom the world." earn. Upon graduation, the ornate, heavy gold plishment. They have learned how to live right cross pin was handed to each graduate in the in a world which requires many skills of the Rita Juster same manner as the diploma is today. mind, the heart and the soul. 1990 Placentia, Calif. In 1916, commencement speaker Max Pam Valedictorian Amanda Zenk ended her address was invited to speak at graduation by Mother by telling her class, "Me han tocado el cora Biology ~-· Pauline and former Notre Dame President, Fr. zoo." You have touched my heart, she said. Cavanaugh. 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Especially that nice camel one. I JUNE 1- MAY 31 Please call if you know that Cedar Point it's been a great ride. How the legs treating you. kind of like it.... CALL MRS. MARCHIOLO you'll have an extra or 2. Casi Jones- Here's wishing you all the best in (818) 968-7030 Thank You. Katie X4558 You'd better watch your speed! everything, always, Brad's tired of people matronizing And yes, folks. that's the news and love your fav gamblers Dave him. Those Observer women ... we are out of here. We even filled also the space without drinking. page 24 The Observer • SPORTS .. • SAINT MARY'S SENIORS Belles value athletic experiences By STEPHANIE BUEK Michelle Wenner, a four-year A popular West Coast recre Saint Mary's Sports Editor distance runner for the track ational organization, the pro team. agreed. For Wenner, gram sponsors swim meets for In the late 1970's, Little Division III competition helped people of all ages and abilities. League coaches in cities and her become more goal-orient Despite a promising future in towns across the country intro ed. swimming, Popp said she will duced 25 little girls to athletics. Though successful in the miss the experience of being on Clad in anything from C.Y.O. BOOM, Wenner's goal through a team at Saint Mary's. uniforms that fit too snugly. to out her college campaign was "There was such enthusiasm sporty sponsors' outfits, to a to break the five-minute mark on the team, and in the whole new pair of sneakers and a big in the 1500M. Finally in her department," Popp said. brother's ancient t-shirt, each senior season, she accom "Everyone supported each little girl took the court, the plished her objective, clocking a other. At meets, we would line field, the track, or the pool for time of 4:54 in meets at up on the side of the pool and the first time. Earlham and Naperville. cheer for our own athletes. A And memorable careers "I started running competi lot of times, we were the only began. tively in seventh grade," team who did that." Now, over 15 years later, 23 Wenner said. "Running is Nearly all the seniors said cap-and-gown-clad women will something that is a part of my that they will miss being part of commemorate the close of their life. It has been neat to com a team that was like a family. collegiate athletic careers pete at the collegiate level. It While some will continue play The Obseover/Cynthia Exconde Sunday at Saint Mary's has brought my running to new ing, others look to fulfill the as Saint Mary's provided a comfortable atmosphere in which students College's commencement exer heights." pect of teamwork in their lives could gain a higher education while competing against first rate talent. cises. Indeed, for may seniors, the through coaching. experience for the younger kids through being a Belle. Many seniors agreed that sky is the limit, even after grad Barbara Howells, starting coming up. It would be great if Rita Juster, left fullback for competing at Saint Mary's uation. Though their collegiate center for Belles basketball, I could affect people in that three years on the soccer team, proved a- special experience. careers are ending , their life said that her experience at SMC way." said that she not only looked to Most appreciated the athletic time involvement in athletics is has been a major factor in her Whether planning for a her teammates for support department's versatility. not. goal to eventually coach high career or a recreational life in during tough games and prac Though athletes competed Several athletes plan to con school girls basketball. sports, most seniors said that tices on the field, but also val against top Division III teams tinue competitive participation Specifically, Howells cited the aspect of teamwork that ued her team as friends. throughout the country, sup in their sports. Indiana's basketball legend, they learned at SMC will play a "We had a great group of port from the entire athletic While Wenner hopes to Saint Mary's Head Coach part in any lifetime activity. girls. We hung together and department and staff allowed extend her distance running to Marvin Wood, as an example of Specifically, they will miss the bonded. It Wl!-S a lot of fun," good players to be good stu include road races and lOK's, the type of motivator she hopes friendships that they cultivated Juster said. dents as well. eventually running a marathon to become. According to Ann Lawrence, next year, Teresa Popp also has In a sort of graduation of his a four-year letter winner in the plans for a future in sports own, Wood retired after 43 volleyball program, such versa after college. years of coaching last tility will be integral to success Holding the record for SMC in February. Congratulations and after Saint Mary's. the lOOM freestyle at 56:53 for Howells hopes not only to "There was definitely a bal nearly two years, Popp, a nurs emulate Wood's longevity, but ance of grades and sports," ing major, has competed for the also his coaching style. Best Wishes to the Lawrence said. "The coaches Belles swimming and diving "I've been on a team all my were really flexible, and that team for four years. After life," Howells said. "I definitely flexibility took some pressure graduation, she will return want to coach. Coach Wood is off; it made me know that I home to California to begin her an example for me. I've had Seniors of Lewis Hall! could study and play. I feel like nursing career, as well as her such a positive experience I'm a more rounded person activity in the Masters here, I want to continue that, because of it." Swimming program. and make athletics a positive Good Luck In the We're Future! At Lewis Hall 1996 Dorm of the We care. 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St. - Lake Charles, LA Luke Woods Corpus Christs Academy English - Corpus Christi, TX Dan Zepf St. Joseph High School 9-12 Social Studies • Jackson, MS page 26 The Observer • SPORTS Friday, May 17, 1996 • fOOTBAll Injuries, transfer take toll as Irish lose valuable depth By THOMAS SCHLIDT look thin with only one scholar told me my life was at stake, I suggest that he would use Krug majority of the spring practices, Associate Sports Editor ship tailback in Autry Denson think that put it in perspective." in some student-coach capacity. sophomore McLaughlin decided and three fullbacks in Marc Irish head coach Lou Holtz The offense wasn't they only to transfer to Arizona where he Just when you think you can Edwards, Jamie Spencer and plans to keep Krug on scholar one to lose a productive mem felt he would have a greater relax all hell breaks loose. Or Ken Berry. ship and allow him to travel ber of its squad. After being opportunity to play. that's how the Notre Dame foot According to head trainer Jim with the team. He went on to injured and suspended for ball team has to feel. Russ, Farmer re-injured the After the career-ending injury knee he had surgery on last to backup quarterback Thomas season, and that it was too Krug, the repeat knee injury to early to determine if Farmer running back Robert Farmer. would be ready for the Fall. and outside linebacker John "Right now Farmer is in con McLaughlin's transfer, Irish servative rehab," Russ said. "It coaches will not have the depth is too premature to know if he they sought this season. will need surgery or not." Farmer was the first to fall Krug was the next serious for the Irish. After a strong injury victim of the Irish. While showing in the·Orange Bowl, taking a routine X-ray, doctors coaches believed Farmer was discovered an instability in his finely the big time back they neck that proved to be career believed he could be. But when ending. Farmer went down on April "When they first told me I 19th, the week before the first couldn't play, I kept wondering Blue-Gold Game, with a knee where I could still go and still injury, the backfield began to play," Krug said. "When they Offers -~~~Starti=·"ng at just s /mo. Linebacker John Mclaughlin (above) has decided to transfer to New 1996 Toyota Camry Arizona while an injury has forced Thomas Krug to retire from football. Starling atjust /mo. New 1996 Toyota Corolla r:------, I SUlVll.VIER SERVICE SPECIAL I •Lube, Oil, Filter Change Service I I • Brake Inspection I •Trre Rotation I (Check Tire Condition, Wear, Alignment, I I Adjust Pressure) •Cooling System Service I I (Replace Anti-Freeze (up to one gallon)) Congratulations Kevin! I (Pressure Test For Leaks. Inspect Belts And Hoses.) 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Herrig Chicago Joseph F. Taylor Chicago Christopher G. Irwin Boston Margaret M. Vida Chicago Matthew C. Jennings Oanh N. Vo Chicago Chicago Michael I. Kloska Julie C. Vogel Chicago Chicago Kevin C. Krayer Dean S. Wikenheiser Miami Minneapolis Marc Liebman Michael J. Willis Phoenix-Tucson Chicago Eric R. Lorge Jeffrey A. Wojcik Chicago Chicago Kathleen P. Lynch Ann Marie Zielonka Detroit Chicago Julie R. MacKinnon Brian Q. Ziolkowski Boston Chicago ------ page 28 The Observer • SPORTS Friday, May 17, 1996 • MEN'S BASKETBAlL Coach MacLeod back for more By THOMAS SCHLIDT years ago. impact players he desperately Associate Sports Editor "We're not where we want to needed. be," MacLeod stated. ''I'm not "We were working like heck It has been a turbulent five satisfied with how sJow it's in recruiting, but we were be years for Notre Dame basket been, but this isn't pro ball. ing beaten at every turn be ball coach John MacLeod, and You just don't knock out ten cause we were an indepen even as his contract expires this guys and bring in guys off the dent," he said. "You're not go June it appears that he will waiver wire or make a ,trade. ing to be able to recruit real top continue on. So it has been a slow and te players as an independent. Towards the end of last sea dious process, and there are no Now that we're in the Big East son, Irish Athletic Director Mike short cuts." we have identification with the Wadsworth expressed confi Yet even with the recent los Big East and recognition in the dence in MacLeod and, accord ing records, MacLeod can count canference." ing to Assistant Sports Informa one great success for his pro Yet, even with the new alle tion director Mike Enright, gram. He led the charge as the giance to the Big East, talented MacLeod will continue on indef Irish joined the Big East in players haven't been breaking initely as head coach with a 1995. down the door to play for the deal similar to football coach "We were going nowhere," Irish. Even MacLeod admits Lou Holtz's "hand shake" deal. MacLeod explained. "We've that his recruiting class for next "I assume we're rolling right taken ourselves from a situa season doesn't provide the im along here," MacLeod said. tion that was going nowhere as pact players the Irish need. The Observer/Rob Finch an independent and we've put After joining the Big East, coach John Macleod believes landing a top "(Executive Vice President) "They are not marquee play player is the next step for the Irish. Father Bill (Beauchamp) and I ourselves in a position to go in ers and they're not impact play had talked at the banquet that the right direction. We're hav ers," he commented. "But they ing the Big East, now they have no quick fix, just no easy route when the season was over we'd ing success in the sense that are good players. That's just to reap the benefits of that and recruiting is a major part sit down and discuss the direc we're doing what is necessary who we could recruit." move. of it. We have to land that im- tion of the program, but from for this program to grow in It's not that they haven't been "Now we're ready to take the pact player, and that's the next that point on we haven't had national stature. close to landing that impact next step," he said. "There is step." any discussions." "Are we close? No, we're not player, they have. Even with the new pseudo close, but we took the first ma "We've been involved in re CONGRATULATIONS contract, NBA rumors continue jor step." cruiting right down to the wire to be active as many pro coach It was the Big East's effect on on really good players, but have ing jobs are vacant. MacLeod, recruiting that mandated the been beaten right at end," however, dismisses these as move. For years recruits had MacLeod said. "The only way is Mary Jo Ogren just rumors. used Notre Dame's independent to continue to go after top ath ''I'm not campaigning for a status as an excuse to play else letes and eventually somewhere NBA job," he explained. "There where. Such recent players catch a break because we have been rumors every year, include Raef LaFrenz now at haven't had a break yet. We but it has been five years and Kansas and Jared Prickett of need one of these marquee, I'm still here." Kentucky. Both had Notre impact players to decide to Your Family and One reason that MacLeod Dame in the front, but the de come to Notre Dame." would stay is that he has yet to sire to play in a conference was For MacLeod that is the next Friends are Very finish the job he started five too great, and MacLeod lost the part of the plan. First was join- Proud of You! Gretchen Johnson-- Congratulations (Get Ready New York!!!) 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The freshman's 11-4 singles record is high The Notre Dame women's tennis team will lighted by her defeat of the No. 3 player in the return to the NCAA championships this week country, Duke's Vanessa Webb, and has made epd for the third time in the past four years. her the eighth-ranked singles player in the The Irish, ranked No. 10 in the country, country by the Intercollegiate Tennis received an automatic bid to the championships Association. Hall is the lone Irish player that by remaining in the top ten since the beginning will compete individually in the championships. of March. In addition to Hall, Crabtree and fellow senior After losing to top-ranked Florida at the Holyn Lord, who also plays No. 2 singles, will National Indoor Tournament the last weekend compete in the doubles competition. However, of February, the Irish bounced back to defeat the main focus of this weekend will be the then, twelfth-ranked South Carolina and sixth team's performance as a whole, especially since ranked California, allowing them to crack the it will be the last collegiate match for Crabtree, top ten at No. 8. Midway through March, the Lord, and Sherri Vitale. Vitale has missed Irish moved up to sixth, the highest ranking in nearly all of the season due to a wrist injury, the program's history. but will return to play No. 3 doubles at the "This year has been an exciting year for us," championships. head coach Jay Louderback said. "One of our "They [Crabtree, Lord, and Vitale) are coming big goals was to be one of the top ten teams in into this weekend excited to play," Louderback the country and we have done that, but we are said of the three seniors. "Those three have especially excited because we have a chance to basically gotten us where we are. They have do well at the championships." gotten us on the map and into the top ten." The 22-6 Irish join fifteen other teams at the "They have made our program what it is." championships in Talahassee, Florida-the ten The leadership of the seniors combined with The Observer/Angela Addington automatic qualifiers and six winners of regional the talent of freshmen Hall and Marisa Velasco, Senior Holyn Lord and the Irish automatically qualified for the NCAA tournament based on their 22-6 record and Top Ten finish in the polls. tournaments throughout the country. They who has compiled a 21-2 record at No. 4 singles have faced four of the nine other automatic and a 14-8 record with both sophomore Kelly r qualifiers in which they won one match against Olson and Vitale at No. 3 doubles, will give the fifth-ranked Texas, but dropped three to Irish their best chance at advancing farther Florida, Duke, and Wake Forest, all top-five than any previous team at the championships. teams. In their first match, the Irish will face ninth ranked Brigham Young who pose quite a chal lenge after defeating Duke earlier in the season. "In the past, we have been happy coming here CELEBRATED EVENTS and winning the first round," Louderback com Comprehensive Wedding Coordinating mented. "But now we feel that in each match and Party Planning we hope to play, we'll have a chance to win." "BYU is going to be a tough match for us, and SPECIALIZING IN LONG-DISTANCE WEDDING PLANNING if we win that, we'll probably face Stanford who is ranked and seeded second, with their only CYNTHIA BASKER loss being to No. 1 Florida." The No. 7 seeded Irish ended their regular 302 East Donaldson Avenue season by sweeping the Big East championships Mishawaka, Indiana 46545 and then knocking off Western Michigan in their final home match, 8-1. They will head into the 219 258-5482 championships this weekend with a full and Call or wrice for free informacional packer healthy roster, a key factor in their performance as they have been plagued by injuries through out the season. Senior Wendy Crabtree, who has led the Irish at No. 1 singles for most of her wishes to announce the following awards to career including the '94 and '95 seasons in these graduating seniors for their outstand which she received All-American honors, was ing scholarship, leadership, sidelined with a foot injury for much of the sea The Observer/Michelle Sweet son leaving freshman Jennifer Hall to pick up Senior Wendy Crabtree will look to close her stel and professional awareness lar four-year career in style in Talahassee. The L.H. Baldinger Awards to: Todd L. Johnston Valerie C. Nanagas and The Patrick J. Niland, AUen1jon Senjors MD Award to: Todd D. Reinhart of 'II Congratulations License Plate Holder...... $1 0 and Best Wishes Cookbook ...... $1 0 to the Class of T-sh irt ...... $1 0 1996!!! IRISH Game Hat ...... $12 a~ ~he Black Alumni of Notre Dame On Sale (BA ofND) ND Alumni Association - Minority Alumni Network LaFol1une lnfodesk ------ page 30 The Observer • SPORTS Friday, May 17, 1996 The Top Ten sports stories of 1992-1996 The Game of the Century November 15, 1993 One of the most anticipated showdowns in recent history lived up to all the expectations, as second ranked Notre Dame upset favorite and top-ranked Floridq State 31-24. Shawn Wooden broke up Charlie Ward's last second attempt to secure the monumental win for the Irish. Champions! A Big Deal December4, 1995 August 30, 1994 The ever-improving Notre Athletic Director Dick Dame women's soccer Rosenthal announced team reached the ultimate goal of a national during the summer of 1HE 1994 that Notre Dame championship by would join the Big East defeating Portland 1-0 on Conference for most a Cindy Daws penalty sports. The move was kick. The Irish also seen as especially helpful ended North Carolina's to John MacLeod and the dynasty in the struggling men's semi-finals with a 1-0 basketball program. shocker. Dreams Dashed Last Minute November 22, 1993 Heroics Boston College sacked November 16, 1992 Notre Dame's hopes of a A last-minute Rick Mirer national championship (3) pass to Jerome Bettis ended when David (receieving) cut Penn Gordon kicked the State's lead to one. longest field goal of this Reggie Brooks' career ( 41 yards) to erase subsequent two-point a thrilling Irish comeback conversion catch lifted and give Boston College a Notre Dame over Penn 41-39 victory in the final State, 17-16. It marked the game of the 1993 season. final game of the series. Women's sports AD Change October 3, 1994 attain varsity status August 30, 1994 Chris Petrucelli's May 1, 1996 Athletic Director Dick women's soccer team tied Athletic Director Mike Rosenthal announced that North Carolina 0-0 in Wadsworth announced .. he would step down, effec overtime to snap UNC's that women's lacrosse and tive as of August 1, 1995. 92-game winning streak. It crew teams would be ele Mike Wadsworth (below) was the third time that a vated to varsity status will be his successor. historic streak was equaling the total of men's snapped by an Irish team. and women's sports at 13. National Champions Prodigy Powlus March 23, 1994 The Notre Dame fencing lost for season team came from behind in August 31, 1993 the final day of competi A shoulder separation tion to defeat Penn State cost freshman phenom and secure the first Ron Pow!us a probable Notre Dame national starting spot before he championship in any sport ever took a live collegiate since 1988. snap. ------friday, May 17, 1996 The Observer· PAID ADVERTISEMENT page 31 Best Wishes to Graduating Student-Athletes and Tutors From the Office of Academic Services for Student-Athletes Baseball Lacrosse Trainers Craig Allen Brian Erickson Tom Donnelly Roh Lisanti Brian Gilfillan Mary Therese Kraft George Restovich Greg Glenday Mike O'Malley Rowan Richards Kevin Mahoney Wayne Perras Mike Maroney Suzanne Power Men's Basketball Andrew Sullivan Ryan lloover James Tremante Men's Track Keith Kurowski Andrew Burns Managers Joseph Dunlop Women's Basketball Mike Albertini Erik Fasano Carey Poor Ken Chardos Mike Fleisch Mike Chiaravalloti Jeff Hojnacki Cheerleading Bill Christman Todd Johnson Tl1dd Domjan Leonard Del Vecchio Brian McQuade Chadley 1-Iubncr Ken Devlin Aaron Schielke Alexandra Mensch J .R. Finkel meier Charles Seipel Kenneth Oliphant Jeff Frericks Amy Pika! Erin Gallagher Women's Track Sondra Rekuc John Giovacco Kristen Dudas Jamie Sotis Tim Logan Erica Peterson Daniel Sweet Jenn Michalec Amy Siegel Stephanie Walker Greg Murphy Joy Ulickey Ric Westenherg Daniel Murray Mary O'Connor Volleyball Men's Fencing Zoraida Radona Brett Hensel Greg Bannon Andrew. Salvucci Shannon Tuttle Paul Capobianco Melanie Sissel William Wertz Student Office Worker Women's Fencing Stephanie Stigler Cladette deRruin Softball Mindi Kalogera Kara Brandenburger Tutors Maria Panyi Jenna Knudson Allie Arrien Ashley Shannon Terri Kobata Mike Briggs Amy Sromek Andrea Kollar Tonya Callahan Amy Carroll Football Men's Soccer Mike Clancy Jeremy Akers Josh Landman Steve Connolly Joe Rabey (Dec.) Patrick Polking Jon Copeland Kevin Carretta Jed Davidson Pete Chryplewicz Women's Soccer Claudette deBruin Paul Grasmanis (Dec.) Regan Coyne Tricia Fanone Greg Lane Rosella Guerrero Fernanda Ferreira Ryan Leahy (Dec.) Michelle McCarthy Ben Gaffney Will Lyell Ashley Scharff Ryan Goode Brian Magee Julie Vogel Shannon Griesmer Derrick Mayes Megan Groves Dan McConnell Men·'s Swimming Corrine Iverson Mark Monahan David Doherty Kevin Janicki Scott Palumbo Bob Fellrath CJ Jauregui David Quist Bob Flynn Joe Karian, MBA Sean Rogers George Lathrop David Lykins Cliff Stroud Ryan Schroeder Karen MacKencie Marcus Thorne Tim Sznewajs Julie MacKinnon Bill Wagasy Dhiraj Mehra Shawn Wooden (Dec.) Women's Swimming Steve Miller Renaldo Wynn Anna Cooper Pedro Nemalceff Dusty Zeigler (Dec.) Liane Gallagher Bridget Nilles Joy Michnowicz Mary O'Conner Men's Golf Jesslyn Peterson Megan O'Neill Christopher Burton Alisa Springman Tony Pillari Cole Hanson Rachel Thurston Mike Pugh William Moore Bruce Robertson Men's Tennis George Ross, PHD Women's Golf Andrew Chmura Catherine Rottenberg julie Melby Brian Harris Doug Sidney Marco Magnano J Szczepaniak-Gillece Hockey Jason Pun Tad True Chris Bales Mike Sprouse D VanSteenbergen, MBA Brett Bruininks Stephanie Walker Jeremy Coe Women's Tennis Ric Westenberg I hvide Dal Grande Wendy Crabtree Dean Wikenheisen Garrytt Gruber Holyn Lord Christine Willard Jamie Ling Meredith Siegfried Andrea Zurro Jay Matushak Sherri Vitale Jamie Morshead Wade Salzman ~ ------~ --- page 32 The Observer • SPORTS "It was just an incredible way to the previous year, Scharff found Soccer finish the year," she said. "Just the rebounding from this year's injury things we accomplished as a team less problematic. continued from page 40 are what counts." "It was a lot easier this year," McCarthy also accomplished plen Scharff stated. "Because of the and 12 assists. More importantly, ty this season after a back injury other ankle injury, I knew what I however, are the offensive opportu sidelined her for part of last spring had to do to get back." nities McCarthy created through her and the summer. Even though she Scharff's presence was dearly lightning quick dribbling abilities. experienced pain throughout the missed in the middle of the season. "Michelle is the best soccer player year, McCarthy believed this would Without her, the Irish tied Cincinnati we've had here," head coach Chris be the year and battled through the and squeaked past Ohio State in Petrucelli said. "She is amazingly pain to be part of the championship overtime. Upon her return, the gifted with the ball. She broke down season. defense started to gel into the unit defenses by herself and would either Injury was also no stranger to that would string together four score or create chances for others." Scharff who battled back from an NCAA shutouts. Everyone got a good look at these early season ankle sprain to become While few recognize the fact, abilities during the Final Four in the backbone of a relentless Irish Scharff was also the player who North Carolina. McCarthy set up defense. By blanking all four NCAA made the kick into North Carolina's Cindy Daws' winning goal in the opponents, it was the defense that end for the own-goal that proved to championship game as she broke to set the tone for each game. · be the difference in the national the net with ball and was tripped The experience that Scharff, a semifinal. up. four-year starter, brought to the Of course, Scharff's defense In the national semifinal, defense was invaluable. against the explosive Tar Heel McCarthy put on a dribbling exhibi "Ashley was a steadying influ offense made the real difference. tion as the Irish ran time off the ence," Petrucelli added. "I've never but getting on the other side of that clock in the second half. Tar Heel seen somebody improve from the field makes a nice memory. players appeared to be chasing a middle of the season after an injury Especially when it means joining ghost as the forward would not give to the last six weeks like she did." McCarthy there to celebrate a cham The Observer/Mike Ruma up the ball. Co-Female Athletes of the Year, Michelle McCarthy After spraining her other ankle pionship. (right) and Ashley Scharff, embrace after the title game. Nor would they lose another "I didn't see the goal," the daunting task of solving that developed between Notre game. Petrucelli said. Renola. Dame and Connecticut, the Cha01ps Mid-season adversity pro Prime Network, the company Nowhere was this more visi memories linger. continued from page 40 vided the major turning point in televising the game, also ble than during the 1-0 win From winning the Big East Notre Dame's title run. While switched to the goal just as the over reigning champions North crown to singing in the locker have the word engraved on the not pleasant, it will be viewed ball rolled in. Once the pan Carolina in the national semifi room before the national semi championship jewelry. as an enduring memory by the demonium ended, those ob nal. final, the images remain. "One of the things we needed team. servers recognized that it was Renola and the Irish defense Of course, a championship was something to rally Naturally, that will not be the simply a great goal by a great withstood a myriad of quality season will not be forgotten any around," Petrucelli said. "It only memory. player. chances by the Tar Heels to time soon. would get everybody thinking The celebration following the While the one co-captain was preserve the shutout. It will be focused on by the same way. It would help to 1-0 triple-overtime win against buried at the bottom of the pile, The Irish goalie would also be coaches, players. and fans as concentrate on the game and Portland has been immortal the other stood at the top of it. leveled twice by charging Tar the 1995 Notre Dame women's not anything outside." ized by numerous photogra Amidst the madness, goalie Jen Heels, but continued to stand in soccer team goes their own After Notre Dame fell to phers. Renola appeared to provide the the goal like an impenetrable way. North Carolina 2-0 in Houston At the spot where Cindy Daws tqugh, steadying influence that wall. Indeed, focus might be during the middle of the season used a free kick to end the she had all season. These images from the Final viewed as a key word. After and squeaked past a sub-par game, a sea of green jerseys For it was Renola who made Four merely serve as a micro the North Carolina win, each Villanova squad, the Irish sat piled on top of the co-captain in a dramatic speech during Notre cosm for the entire a season. A player said they were there to down and re-evaluated their a moment of pure exhilaration. Dame's mid-season tailspin. It championship year lends itself capture the title, not beat North goal. At that moment, some might was also Renola who did not al to providing indelible memories Carolina. Following this meeting, the have been left wondering what low a goal during the four Irish that leave a mark on Notre It was this determined focus Irish would not lose their focus the Irish were so excited about. shutouts in the NCAA's. Even if Dame athletics. that now allows each player to again. "I didn't even see it go in," a team solved the tenacious From the string of shutouts to focus on their ring finger for Daws remembered. Irish defense, they still faced begin the year to the rivalry the rest of their lives. hearts of its residents. Each of you is, and for ever will be a part of that family. It is manifest GRADUATING SENIORS OF lAHM1 in late night conversations, Decade Dances, RE we are at another Notre Dame ODIN, dorm masses, massive Christmas dis graduation. Many have gone plays, Legion of Doom, shouting contests with before you, often they have been every male dorm on campus, countless other your friends, some may have been your par things left unmentioned for propriety's sake or ents or relatives, and some you may never lack of space, and also in the memories of all have known at all save for the bonding spirit of us with whom you have shared this life and that we call Notre Dame. However, this gradu this spirit. ation is set apart from the others. It is set apart because this time you will be graduating. This ow you go into the "real world", is especially true for those of us who stay where people say things are not like behind at Zahm after you go. Each one of you Notre Dame. They surely are not like has made your imprint on this university. Zahm. However, you are and forever will be a Whether it be through classes, through extra Domer and a Zahmbie and we who know and curricular activities or through relationships love you are confident that this world will each of you has left your name indelibly writ come a little closer to the love we know just ten upon the history of Notre Dame. However, because you are in it. what we here at Zahm know is that you have also left your name, your words, your smiles E will never forget you and and your hearts within Zahm Hall, and upon though you leave the blessed con all of us who live there. fines of Zahm Hall you never really leave Zahm or the hearts of your fellow E could talk about the parties, the Zahmbies. May the Lord bless and keep you SYR's, the tailgaters, the girls or always. With Love even the tests. However, on this 1 occasion it seems appropriate to speak of something else, something that includes The Men of Zahm much of the above and adds to them a laugh, a tear, a hug and a love that few in this world ever have the opportunity to experience. It is P.S. Always remember: the Zahm family, a spirit that permeates the WE ARE ... ZAHM HALL! halls of our dorm and is tangible only to the The Observer· SPORTS page 33 Bay is the best situation for wasn't always a truly confident me." Derrick Mayes. • Mayes With one of the NFL's top "I most remember my first continued from page 40 quarterbacks in Brett Favre home game against Michigan," (assuming he can overcome his Mayes recounted. "Coming out uncanny ability to adjust to the recent battle with an addiction the tunnle was amazing but it ball in mid-air. He turned to pain-killers) leading a dan was a little over-whelming. many a bad throw into touch gerous and relatively wide But at the same time, once you downs during his days with the open offense, Mayes is bound to got used to it, the adrenaline Irish. get plenty of opportunities, rush did help." All in all, Mayes hauled in something that didn't really In fact, Mayes' first three 129 passes for 2512 yards. 22 happen at Notre Dame. receptions all went for touch of those were touchdowns. But Mayes wasn't expecting downs. But while it was obvi Not only did those 22 catches anything more. ous he was special from the give the Irish six points, they "I could have gone to start, it wasn't until the 1993 gave Mayes the opportunity to Tennessee or USC and caught Boston College disaster that display a little emotion. 90 or 100 balls but I didn't and Mayes became the "go-to-guy" "On the field, I do like to talk I'm very happy with the deci for the Irish. and celebrate a little," the flam sion," said Mayes. "I wouldn't And he stayed that way for boyant Mayes noted. trade my experiences here for over two years. Despite the "Football has always been my the world." ever-growing focus and double release," he explained. "It real One thing, though, he would teams upon No. 1, Mayes ly is my comfort zone because I have liked to change is the always seemed to make the big can go out there and do what University's rule that no schol plays. ever. I can be Derrick Mayes." arship athlete can live ofT-cam However, due to the fact that But Derrick Mayes on the pus. his speed has always been field and in the end zone is a "Having to live on campus as questioned, NFL scouts labeled different Derrick Mayes than an athlete at Notre Dame is · him more of a "possession the one ofT the field. certainly a negative. People receiver". "Off the field, I'm actually are constantly coming to you But to Mayes, that's a compli pretty introverted," Mayes asking for favors. I don't mind ment. admitted. "And to be honest, that at all but it does get tire "The only thing that's differ you really have to be careful of some." ent from me and the other guys what you say and how you One thing Mayes did not grow (that were drafted in front of carry yourself. I've had to bite weary of was extra work on his him) is that I'm going to catch my tongue plenty but I've put skills. While there were cer the ball." my foot in my mouth enough tainly occassions when Mayes And he caught it for the Irish too." did not exactly put forth a via a number of different The Observer/Brandon Canctura This kind of media scrutiny 100% effort in post-practice routes. Derrick Mayes' leaping touchdown grab against Texas this past sea that Mayes has already enjoyed sprints, he was always working Though the play often seemed son was just one of many highlight-reel catches for the All-American. while playing for the Irish is after practice with the JUGS under-used under Holtz, Mayes sure to help him deal with the machine with the other good size and strength made more intense NFL media. receivers on his ball skills. him an ideal to go over the mid Like sands through the hourglass ... Mayes, though, is worried more "He caught 300 passes after dle but great hand-eye coordi about his on-the-field efforts. practice the Monday after nation, superb leaping ability "I have really high expecta Washington (a sub-par perfor and surprising speed when the tion going into next year," mance for mayes despite a TO ball in is the air made Mayes a Mayes declared. "I think Green and game-winning two-point lethal deep threat...... - ...._ conversion)", freshman split Sometime, like in the 1996 ERASMUS BO .KS I end Bobby Brown recounted. Orange Bowl. his talents • Used books bougi1t and sold "It was amazing to see that weren't quite enough but • 25 categories of Books kind of determination. lie Mayes never complained. • 25,0XJ Hardback and showed the true Derrick Mayes "I already miss this place." Paperback books in. stock that day." Notre Dame already misses • Out-of-Print Search Service: him. $2"' ' The true Derrick Mayes • Appraisals large and small __ Open noon to six .Tuesday through Sunday 1027 E. Wayne Another Big step! South Bend, IN 46617 Congratulations! l j~_19)232-S444 . the residents and staff of Pasquerilla West would like to congratulate their graduating seniors: Katie Adams Tere Lopez jenny Allen jennifer Mackowiak Alane Alvarez Bridget Magenis Katherine Begert Emily Matson Kristen Carey Michelle Meadows Anne Castonguay Mari Casi Morris Ragen Coyne Anne.Niebler Claudette De Bruin Andi Odicino Missy Deckard Anna Marie Pease jen Dougherty Erica Peterson Michelle Duyongco Francesco Pons Cybelle Egan Nicole Principe joie Fisher jessica Robb Christy Fleming Miranda Sanford Erica Gambale Carrie Schehr Kristin Geeza jen Schell e Running Wave to you. Kristen Helenbrook Ashley Shannon Flowing Air to you. Mari Hirano Aliso Springman - Quiet Earth to you. Natalie Hocking Nicole Stallbaumer Shining Stars to you. Heather Hughes jessica 5zczepaniak-Gillece the Son of Peace to you. Corrine Iverson Analise Taylor Sarah Kahler Rachel Thurston Christy Kenny Trang Truong Congratulations, and may God grant you the splendid Shloe King Sarah Tulchinsky jennafer Klaes Dawn Vigo future that you both so richly deserve. Lanny Le Katie Warzon Jennifer Starmann Cristiane Likely Amy Weihrer Matt Urbanski From the staff of Public Relations and Information good luck, weasels!! Unive · ofNotre Dame page 34 The Observer· SPORTS Friday, May 17, 1996 .. • YEAR IN REVIEW The Observer/Brent Tadsen The Observer/Cynthia Exconde Bill Lester and the Notre Dame fencing team enjoyed another highly successful season. Saint Mary's basketball coach Marvin Wood retired after a distinguished 43-year career. 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'• • The Observer/Rob Finch (Clockwise from top left) Senior captain Ryan Hoover navigates through Big East competition; Senior center --· Jamie Ling became Notre Dame's all-time leader in points; Senior Stacy Fields and the Irish won their first .. ever NCAA tournament game; Athletic Director Mike Wadsworth announced that women's lacrosse will be a varsity sport as of next year. ------~~~~~ Congratulgtions to . .~r· John Lucas Garrett Gray·:: '·Pete Goyer w· Dave Tyler Dave Kellett · Mary Kate Morton Mike Norbut Bryan Meyer a.'"··· Andy Cabiness Krista Nannery Alex Gadala-Maria Matt Ford . .. , .. /".• Joe Riley Lisa Strasser··~~~··· Joe Dusseau );N' ~ ): John Potter Ryan Malayter Chris Gallo fen Mackowiak Chris+£ereday · ·.,·" ·. Matt Nielsen Eric Lorge Amy Zwerk . ·.· ·.. · .... :...;#"" Brent'··Tadsen . . .,¢''~~ '· ...,..}.... . •,\ Tim Seymour Gretchen John.~qn -\~'\:.~Kevin Klgu Megan McGrath Pete Coleman·\ ; ;,o\ ·' . 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World-class service. 1!1 1!1 orrtsse3J• anor congratu(ates anb 6tbs faremeff to tts cfass of 1996 Land Anderson Rishab Kapur Mike Rimbert Alex Andreichuk Brian Kelly Mark Reuter, Law School Josh Burick Nelson Kieswetter Bruce Robertson Dan Cardile Phil Koserowski Richard Rolle Kevin Carretta David Lykins David Schaarsmith Larry Caudillo Dan McConnell Aaron Schielke Davide Dal Grande Jonathan McGhee Chuck Seipel Shawn Delfausse Dave Meis Dave Soyka Jim Dowd Douglas Metz Tom Sullivan Brian Faiola Ryan Montoya Byron Taylor Alex Gadala-Maria Dan O'Bryan I.' Rich Gallegos Scott Palumbo Rene Torrado Neil Gehred Larry Patron Aaron Villaruz Tim Glenister Vince Pribish Graham Wingenfeld James Herro Todd Reinhart Mike Wong George Holloway Jeremy Reyes Jon Yarusso Kevin Janicki Rowan Richards 1!1•• 1!1 1 Friday, May 17, 1996 I The Observer • SPORTS page 37 I • NCAA lACROSSE TOURNAMENT • NCAA Division I Lacrosse Tournament Irish fall in first round 1st Round Quarterfinals Semifinals Semifinals Quarterfinals 1st Round By TIM SHERMAN May 11 May 12 of the best goalkeepers in the Sports Editor country (in Jon Marcus)," Blue Jay coach Tony Seaman said Harvard Townson State ) Harvard For the sixth time in seven after the game. "I think in the (;n!OO $(a~ {~t~ years, the Notre Dame lacrosse first quarter, they had three Hofstra team was invited to the 12- one-on-ones with Marcus- and Sunday, May 19 Saturday, May 18 team NCAA tournament. But he stopped all three." for the first time in those seven Despite the discouraging in CHAMPIONSHIP Virginia GAME 1 years, the failed to live up to ability to convert easy scoring ,_,Prin~1Q!! realistic expectations, as the chances, the Irish trailed close Irish fell to Johns Hopkins 12-7 ly 5-4 at half-time. Saturday, May 25 last Sunday at the United And after a Will DeHiso tally Syracuse ...... Stated Naval Academy in at late in the third stanza, tho j Syracuse National -..o.• J@MH~~=~~~ Champlonahlp Annapolis, Maryland. Irish again trimmed the lead to Army Coli~• P111rk, Md. After advancing into the just one at 7-6. Saturday, May 18 May27 Sunday, May 19 quarter-finals last season and But history repeated itself posting a quality 3-3 record harshly for the Irish, as a Chris North Carolina Maryland against ranked competition this Dusseau's redirect hit the pipe, season, for the first time in evoking memories of a DeHiso their history, the Irish were not pipe shot in last year's heart big underdogs. breaking loss to Maryland in However, the perennially the tournament. powerful Blue Jays proved that In both cases, the blown op The men of St. Edward's Hall salute our fellow their 6-5 regular season mark portunity cost the Irish the hall.. mates, past and present, for their years of hard work, good was far from indicative of their ever-important momentum. capabilities. "At that point, we felt like we times, and spiritual growth. All the best in everything that you In particular, it was the abili were going strong," midfielder ty of the Hopkins defense to Jimmy Keenan said. "We just do and become! shackle a relatively low-octane missed a couple of opportuni Irish offensive attack in the ties that would have gotten us John Alhrighton Junlei Li fourth quarter that led to the ahead." Dan Berens Matthew Limtiaco first-round elimination of' Kevin Those missed chances came Greg Bieg John LoGiudice Corrigan's young squad. back to haunt the Irish, as "I think we have a good de Hopkins outscored the Irish 5-1 Mike Bourke Joe Lovechio fense and I think we have one in the final quarter to advance. Tom Boyce John Lucas David Bradley Nathan Markell Tom Bradshaw Ken Maverick Ryan Braun Scott McDermott Ryan Brown Marc McLean Jacoh Bump Charlie McMahon Paul Capobianco Tom Mescal Todd Clare Steve Miller Jeff Cluver Alex Montoya Matt Dayton Todd Murphy Dominic Devito Bryan Ninosky Frank Diorio Mike Norbut Kevin Dolan Peter O'Neill Ted Donnelly Hitesh Patel Isaac Duncan Chris Pelic Dan Eklund Cart Peters Ben Gaffney Mark Posmer Jun-Jun Gapasin Jim Rohr Rafael Gonzalez Pat Rowland Brendan Heatherman Mike Shveima Chip Highsmith Chris Sophie A.J. Eifert Bill Sterba Ronaldo Jacinto Dan Wajerski Greg Klenke Denny Wheeler Bill Lanza David Woynerowski The Observer/Rob Finch Senior J.T. Tremante and the Irish fell in the first round for the fifth Congratulations and special thanks to you too, Barto time in their last six tourney appearances. 1996 Final Congratulations Siegfried Hall Graduates: National Media Mandy Abdo Jennifer George Megan McGrath Katie Schafler Lacrosse Poll Norma Aros Christi Hancock Lisa McManus Nicole Schuster Kathleen Bailie Susanne Hardiman Alex Mensch Valerie Sena 1 Princeton 8-1 Nicole Bohn Shannon Hogan Jen Michalec Joellen Shannon 2 North Carolina 12-3 Lisa Braband Anne Janson Jennifer Moriarity Debra Shapiro 3 Virginia 9-3 Karen Carr Lauren Kalberer Mary-Kate Morton Karen Shopoff 4 Maryland 8-2 Carrie Christianson Dawn Kasperski Nancy Munoz Amy Siegel 5 Johns Hopkins 5-3 Debbie Ciallella Pam Kennedy Beth Murchison Sheri Slaughter 6 Syracuse 8-3 Kathleen Clark Jennifer Knell Nicole Najarian Caroline Smith 7 Brown 6-4 Lucy Coughlin Tanya Kryvvaruczenko Cheryl O'Brien Rachael Stehle 8 Loyola 6-4 Erin Cox Jiyoung Lee Claudia O'Brien Maria Stransky 9 Notre Dame 7-3 Angie Coyle Kaylee Lentine Mary Plumb Laurie Stride 10 UMass 6-4 Wendy Crabtree Annie Linehan Kathy Quaile Lara Sweedo 11 Georgetown 7-3 Marianne Cusato Lucy Lopez Sarah Reishman Amalia Villafan 12 Bucknell 10-0 Kristen Dudas Erin Lyons Nancy Rocha Sherri Vitale 13 Penn St. 9-3 Kelly Duffy Tania Macioce Noemi Romero Renee vonWeiss 14 Hofstra 5-4 Clara Finneran Elena Maguire Sara Ryan Jen Yannucci 15 Harvard 6-2 Danielle Fresch Margery McCormack Sheila Samson Sheila Zachman 16 Towson State 6-4 17 Duke 5-6 Some people come into our lives and quickly go. 18 Hobart 5-5 Some stay /or a while, touch our hearts, and we are never ever the same. 19 Army 7-4 -dedicated to senior Mandy Abdo . ,_2_0_Y_a_le____ 6_-_5--J page 38 The Observer • SPORTS • • B!G EAST BASEBAlL TO!Jf!NAMENT Irish upset reigning Wildcats By JOE VILLINSKI Associate SportS Editor After sweeping through the conference with a 16-5 mark this season, Villanova was poised to carry that momentum into this week's Big East Tournament. The Wildcats, however were treated to a rude awakening Tuesday losing their first game to St. John's. The Observer/Brian Hardy After dropping their first Darin Schmaltz went the distance as the Irish defeated Villanova 7-3. tournament game to West Virginia 10-8, Notre Dame had to defeat these. same Wildcats in their second tournament To Mike and game to stay alive. The Irish proved to be up to the chal the Class of lenge, defeating the regular season champs on Wednesday 7-3 to remain in the double '96 elimination format. Action will resume today after yesterday's slate of games Follow your were rained out in Norwich, Connecticut. dreams wherever Darin Schmalz went the dis they may take you! tance against Villanova, allow ing only four hits as he im proved to 8-4. He also record Love, ed three strikeouts in his nine Mom, Dad, Rich, innings of work. Schmalz received plenty of and Alfie offensive support as the Irish The Observer/Rob Finch jumped on top with five runs in Mike Amrhein's two RBI againt Villanova helped the Irish advance to the first off loser Sean Dunne. the third round of the Big East Tournament. Right fielder Rowan Richards had three hits, while center fielder Scott Sollmann went 2-4 and scored twice. Bob Lisanti and Mike Amrhein also con tributed with two RBI apiece. Villanova would get three of those runs back in the second ~orin Q:ollrgr before Schmalz found his rhythm for the rest of the con OF THE test. Notre Dame then received two insurance runs in the bot tom of the seventh to end the of Rotrr llamr flu 1Cac Wildcats' tournament hopes. The Irish were able to re bound against Villanova after GRADUATING SENIORS, letting an 8-5 lead slip away against West Virginia in the 1996 eighth inning on Tuesday. Jason Frushour's two-run dou ble provided the key hit as the Mountaineers rallied for five Daron Holmes runs to win 10-8. Three walks and an error put West Virginia Scott Johnson in a position to mount the Brian Kane comeback. The double scored Josh Kevin Krayer Williamson and Chris Swaney Marc Liebman with Frushour later crossing the plate as he scored his I Jamie Malcolm, III fourth run of the game. Jonas McCormick Notre Dame again bolted out Br~an... McQuaid of the gate, taking a 4-0 lead after three innings. Rowan Greg O'Brien Richards homered for the Irish, Josh Parker while Amrhein and George Restovich each added two RBI. A!ldY ~ebesta Rich Sauget took the loss for Christian Shields Notre Dame in relief of Pat Davis who allowed three runs M~~eSiease in less than an inning. Taylor Greg Henebry worked five Drew Tilson innings, allowing four runs and '?-:J~'~>Y'" .,.,. .' seven hits. After giving up one Nathan Utz run, Alex Shilliday then gave way to Davis. :~ HSpecializing in Authentic Notre Dame Sportswear.,, ------~------~------~------~ ~ l Friday, May 17, 1996 The Observer • TODAY page 39 FOUR FOOD GROUPS OF THE APOCALYPSE DAVE KELLETT YOUR HOROSCOPE JEANE DIXON Or G>uP~"- lr< l"a4.Z, \.NITI-1 AG.floup Cf ~T~ TAA~E.'-•"'G, Awzo~S Cov HAPPY BIRTHDAY! IN THE impression on VIP,. A well-calculat NEXT YEAR OF YOlJR LIFE: ed business gamble will pay off Demonstrate your leadership skills. handsomely. Do not press your luck New starts and fre'h undertakings too far. A void investing money you will prove rewarding. Wait until Sep cannot afford to lo,e. tember to change your domestic VIR(;() (Aug. 2.~-Sept. 22): Your arrangements. Travel is likely in late panner inspires you to try something fall. Financial tirepower increa,es by new. You may hal'e ro make cenain Christmas. As 1997 gets underway, concessions. 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By JOE VILLINSKI Associate Sports Editor Associate Sports Editor Seniors Michelle McCarthy As time gradually and Ashley Scharff never eclipses the national ... spent much time on the championship wom same end of the field en's soccer season, during the women's images come into soccer championship focus. season. Images of dom While McCarthy ination. Images created havoc for of persever opposing defenses, ance. Images Scharff anchored a of glory. Notre Dame de Images that fense responsible the Notre for eighteen D a m e shutouts. women's soc The forward and cer team left the sweeper pro with Irish vided a dichotomy fans as part that was para of their focus mount during Notre this year. Dame's title run. If F o c u s the right didn't became a key score on you, the left word during made sure you didn't the season. score either. Every time it Now, the two seniors was uttered, who roamed either side every player un of Alumni Field this year derstood its impor can share in the honor of tance. being named Female This intangible Athlete of the Year. Each provided a reminder accepts the honor with the of what was needed to humility that embodied this accomplish the ultimate year's squad. goal of winning a champi "I don't know what to say about onship. being Athlete of the Year except that "It was something that got us I'm so proud of what the team did this going," senior forward Michelle year," McCarthy said. McCarthy said. "When it was said, "Our whole defense played awesome this everybody knew what it meant." year and I was just one part of that," Scharff Now each member of the squad can added. merely look to their ring finger to be McCarthy finished the season with 17 goals reminded of the word's importance. It was head coach Chris Petrucelli's idea to see SOCCER I page 32 ~Athlete ~f t~ Career-minded Mayes ready to take on the NFL By TIM SHERMAN Sports Editor Many students begin their four years without any firm idea of what they want to do with their life. In fact, some even end their four years as such. 1995-96 Observer Male Athlete of the Year Derrick Mayes, however, is an exception. "I always thought I had the ability to play in the NFL," Mayes said. "It has been a dream of mine. It's definitely something I want to do." Starting next September, Mayes will get his opportunity with the Green Bay Packers. The NFC Central Division champs drafted Mayes with the 56th overall pick. Many, including Mayes himself, expected the The Observer/Brent Tads en Derrick Mayes' six-catch, two-touchdown performance in the 1996 • Indianapolis native to go a bit higher but the Orange Bowl capped his brilliant four-year career for the Irish. Packers aren't complaining. "We were a little surprised he was still there," "Derrick Mayes is as fine of but there is more to the 6-foot- Green Bay Packers coach Mike Holmgren said. receiver as we've had at Notre 2, 200-pound All-American "There was a good group of wide receivers and Dame," praised Holtz. ''I'm than just the ability to catch •• we hoped it would stretch out. We were fortu talking about a true receiver." the baiL nate that he was there. We got the player we Such a true receiver's most What also separated Mayes hoped to get." prominent attribute would from ordinary receivers was his In the process, Lou Holtz lost the player he surely be his hands. Such is hoped he could keep for awhile longer. definitely the case with Mayes see MAYES I page 33