NON PROFIT ORG. U.S POSTAGE PAID THE COWL PROVIDENCE, R.I. PERMIT NO. 561
SPECIAL SUMMER ISSUE Wednesday, June 15, 1977 Providence, R.I. 02918 16 Pages
Wilkins said, "The university has a choice, of course. It can seek to train scholars devoid of Wilkins speaks; ethics, indifferent to social change movements; callous to morality. Or, it can provide students with the intellectual tools necessary to understand the 1000 graduate world, to help make democracy work, to make our dreams for By Jane E. Hickey the class and the 5000 friends and equality and freedom come On May 24, 1977, Providence relatives of the graduates who true." College awarded 701 degrees to attended the ceremony. Wilkins He went on to enumerate the members of the Class of 1977 at also received an honorary degree civil rights problems of past its fifty-ninth annual Com• as a Doctor of Social Science. generations which still plague us mencement exercises in the In his low-key address, Wilkins in the present and concluded, "It Providence Civic Center. In charged the graduates with the will be up to this generation to addition, 236 graduate degrees responsibility of continuing solve the problems of racial in• were conferred and 79 students in progress in the area of civil rights justice ana to build a new nation the School of~ Continuing which previous generations with a new spirit. Our survival as Education received degrees. strove for so diligently. He spoke a race of people is at stake." Roy Wilkins, former executive of the potential role of the The ceremony itself was director of the NAACP addressed university in this area. (Continued on Page 3)
Dr. Paul van K. Thomson, a teacher at Providence College for the last 28 years and academic vice president for the last 12 years, may be under consider• ation for the presidency of Seton Hall University, it was confirmed this week. Rat expanding Thomson said early this week that he had been contacted by Seton Hall in their search ior The Rathskellar, PC's cozy but Work done on the addition will president, but he said that discus• often overcrowded pub is about to not impede orientation programs sions have not proceeded beyond be enlarged. In agreement with a and the renovation is slated to be that point. study provided by the Student completed by September. Gene Collins, director of public Congress, Rev Francis C. Duffy, The addition will contain a relations at the South Orange, O.P. began to take bids to decide small bar with three taps N.J , university, said that the list whether the job will be done by exclusively for beer. It will have of potential candidates has been PC's own maintenance or less elaborate tables and chairs narrowed down to four by a whether an outside agency would then the rest of the room and will search committee. be employed. Duffy said that comfortablv accommodate 60 "I wouldn't be sure if your man PC's own staff is preferred. people, thus bringing the Rat's is one of them," he said, "But I capacity up to 220. There is also a The backroom of the Rat will know that there are lay people possibility of the installation of a be extended into what is involved." If a lay person is television set if desired. presently the ROTC Map Room. chosen president, he would be the It was originally intended to first lay president in the univer• occupy what is presently The The main objective of this sity's 120-year history. Cowl Office but this move would renovation is to alleviate the The new president will take an be financially unfeasible due to frequent long waiting lines that office vacated when Seton Hall's the added expense of relocating become a particular problem on last president, Rev. Thomas Fay, The Cowl. the weekends. died last October 27. Collins said that the last inter• view by the search committee was last Friday, June 10. The Frosh over limit; committee will then send those See V.P. Page 6
College not worried Top: Roy Wilkins, left, shakes hands with Very Rev. Thomas R. Peterson, O.P., president of Providence College, after receiving an By Steve Maurano figure of 800 was arrived at after honorary degree. Bottom: the view from the upper deck- Despite the fact student leaders considering available dormitory were assured that the size of the space and monetary con- Class of 1981 would be limited to siderations (i.e. the amount of 800, current figures record the tuition money that the freshman "Education is like a sword; it has a double-edge. It number of incoming freshmen as class would bring in). can reinforce and foster prejudice and superstition or 912. Various College officials, Father Milmore confirmed the it can free people of such myths. The hope is that however, view the situation as fact that Father Peterson had one in which there is no cause for indeed met with Student universities and schools will choose to free people of alarm. Congress leaders and told them handicaps and promote human communication and The budget for next year is that although next year's tuition ideals." based on a projected number of would rise to $3152., the increase 800 freshmen students according was necesssary due to the fact Roy Wilkins to Rev. Alan Milmore, O.P., that the college was limiting the assistant to the president The (Continued on Page 3) visory group) has changed his Father Peterson said, "I really mind about the law school—he haven't made up my own mind" Decision on law school decided against it, after initially whether a law school is feasible Inside favoring it. for Providence College. "Everyone should be given a "Theoretically, it's a good idea, Senior Awards P2 tabled until 'early fall' fair hearing on this matter who but 1 don't know whether we can has some stake in this question," financially pull it off." A New Report By Frank Fortin period (May 11), and the Faculty he stated "And we are going to He said, "It must be financially Senate report wasn't in until late have to take a special session to self-sustaining in its own right." A decision on whether to in• The president has indicated that stitute a law school at Providence in the year." discuss the matter. Card P5 The regular Corporation he has received a number of College has been postponed until promises from several people "early fall at the very latest," Therefore, rather than rush meeting at mid-year usually has The News and into the meeting, Father as its main item on the agenda that if PC were to announce the according to Rev. Thomas R establishment of a law school, at Peterson, O.P., president of PC. Peterson said he preferred to the consideration of the budget Sports Years in allow all Corporation members to for the next fiscal year. least one person would Father Peterson had hoped to automatically donate $500,000. bring the law school matter to the hear all points of view and have Father Peterson contended, Review PGS 12 & 14 Father Peterson said there are Corporation agenda for its time to think about the decision's "The budget always takes a lot of a number of smaller pledges, but meeting this June 29, but last ramifications. time. It is the main item on the the problem is, "What do you do week he decided against it. Father Peterson called the agenda. Last time it took two 50 things every after the starting costs? It would "All reports weren't in until the decision on the viability of the hours to work on it, and this was cost two and one-half to three end of May," said Father law school a "complicated even after the financial com• freshman should million to start the law school, Peterson. "The Student Congress question." He said that at least mittee made its report. You see, but the follow-up money would report, which was excellent, one member of the President's everyone has a right to question know P10 (Continued on Page 3) wasn't finished until the reading Council (a non-legislative ad• anything on that budget." Page 2 News Seniors honored Housing office: rooms for rent for academic success Bv Kathrva DrWgware The Dillon Club of Providence College, which ut a commuter On Sunday. May 22. members The following students presentation of awards. Dr organization, also plays an important role in Billing off-campus housing for PC residents of the flats of 1977 were graduated with cum laude Francis Hartley addressed the During the school tear the Housing Committee, run by Anne recognized for the academic distinctions gathering with his infamous Garofolim keeps a list of available off -campus housing for residents achievement! of their college light-hearted wit He rendered a potpurn of quotes appropriate to wishing to find apartments The Housing Committee hears of a part menu by placing an ad in the Providence newspapers three tMNB in 64 Hail ***** imit* McNwn> the occasion, all centering around the theme that throughout time» a year Individuals wtKhave apartments or rooms to rent as* vet - • - - a • •• V <--• I . '«V4«* life there are many progressions this ad and call the Dillon Club office In turn. Garofolini mails The das* oration was given by «ACMCLO* ot» ABTB from stage to stage, many housing cards to the landlords which they fill in and mail back to beginnings the Dillon Club Office These cards contain the following in• diacuaied the academic, athletic >wi« corono WJ Hint^w formation monthly rent, utilities, pets, location, whether the andsocUlgrowth that he felt are ;™ e-g, apartment is on a bus une. and whether the landlord wants malea experienced in the course of a PC iwame otmw jonvo»A or or females to occupy his apartment education He concluded with the arwws so!™.* The graduates then proceeded Garofolim said that the Dillon Club tries to take apartments following quote from President DvanMam inmtikra to the Grotto for the Bac• within a five mile radius of PC but they will not refuse landlords Abraham Lincoln. "To th» place „ «™ —* calaureate Mass. celebrated by requests for cards if their apartments are further away Students interested in finding an apartment or room should go to and (he people m it. I owe u»>tu«LAUOI Archbishop Kenneth Angelí Rev everything I bid vou an af- M«naoi v Annoonn jam p sworn the Dillon Club Office where a file on available off-cam pus housing John Reid. OP . gave a typically . ...IIIOC i uiu Jim ••• ai «
l^onard Award For « CBrlllwlw0 *JΣl'Ji£Z rooms can eat on campus i, and information about residing on cellence in drama Nicholas can»A aotaaonoou snaronn Maaoan campus in January Walker - * aoaco Joto. F Mormon The fourth highest rank is held Students that have been put on the wailing list for on campus . _ arionP Buroo Kooln L McCorltn by Jaye Morency. who combined MiMi.iu Award - To the senior potar j coraon wi'(n> Mcooir residence are sent a letter by the admissions office, advising them
L C T r , l majors in modern language and who contributed the most to the V^" 1 ?'^ "*«»*y.*5..r'? to contact Groccia and to begin seeking off campus residence business finance and is presently <. otleRr Brian Hurkr « «, m<^o ^ cow, j«mtn#> i+c***** u Another service the summer off-campus housing service seeking a position in banking in Kalher llickr> Science Award- provides, according to Groccia is helping students who have found HI Finally. Mary Fecteau. a — i . .» « i. Jonn O Daeon.a VOBOJ P Mwc". apartments find other students 'o live with them The students are Granted bv Francis X Asselin Non» A o...o..n WI«E Nanvanm math major, placed fifth A and James P McNamee for "n" oiao M.CIMS Noaaonor participant in the 1975 76 encouraged either to find a roommate at orientation or to leave . 7 , , ' Rabort j Haoroa. joooonc Satxaooro their name with Groccia and she puts them in contact with others individual and academic ex- LOU.MA Harrnon oamoaM seam Providence-in-Europe program, looking for roommates cellence in undergraduate ^«KSUir J^M"^ she spent her junior year in Fnbotirg. Switzerland In Sep• Anyone with questions on off-campus housing and anyone with studies in the field of science-Lisa oan... ¡ «..moer apartments or rooms to rent should, contact Cheryl Groccia. in Uaddabbo Distinctions were also awarded tember, she will begin graduate care of the PC admissions office, during the summer and Anne to those who attained the highest studies in computer science at URI Garofolim. head of the Dillon Gub housing committee, in the Dillon ...... averages in each of their Club office once school begins Pel A.ard Awarded for r^p^.ve departments excellence in I nited States ^ \_ .... . hislon bv Senator Pell John Aaihropology Michael Houlilian. Jr "SPH ^ . ^ Obituary:Junior Paul Farley The m. ». P Forsler Art Hbtary Theodore Lodi \ward Awarded for excellence Art • Usa Duhaime in European History Brian • Elise ColletU ii.,,L.. RuMness V.counluiK John dies of car crash injuries Killian Paul Farley, a junior at in l«S husmeas Management - Karen Providence College, died last The accident«comed onMay The John P. tvxtohur \ward - Ganong and Robert Baldwin Awarded for excellence in cheaaaMry - Michael Ant worth month after suffering injuries in 1» in the early morning hours English Diane Ducharme Etoanki - Rose Pelletier a two-car collision in East The driver of the other vehicle t^bor KelalHtaa Award Given Kduciuon - Barbara Quinlan Prov-idence Raymond F McNuJty. x suf Farley worked for Rhode feredonly minor injuries and was to the student who has achieved v ^ Island Department of Com- charted with drunken driving the highest degree of scl»Ustjc i^rnl s,^» J.m« munir. Affairs for two years and and driving to aa to endanger excellence in the field of labor N
reUuons Nora (oaliagher He,|u A-. opera ied a volunteer internship Farley dwd the following Mon . , mint.lr.tion G«>rge Hannouch program at PC The program day The \ an real C. Dare Award - In rlsuat-t - James Cassern placed college students into He was born on February a. recognition of dedication to Hama'aities - Marcenino volunteer positions in areas lt&Z. the son of Dr John F and
community service especially in D Ambrosio related to their career chotee Mary C Farley, of 14J Willett working Aith >ounf people John %a„.e«aüc Harriet Fartes a resident of W5 Lin- Ave . Riverside He • svrrrad Adams Coleman and Marv Fecteau coin Avenue m Warwick, serrad by three brothers. aU of who bre UerooH \wards Poetry - Moorni \+npimtn. Loretu in the a S Army in Germany for at home Manon Hague Proa» - Michael Wí>od [wo tears after graduating from A Mass of Christian BunaJ was > Masar Kenneth Batemían East PTuttdenct High School m celebrated at St Breodaa's PhUman? Frank Saimani 197» Following ba annv sunt be Church. Rrverade. RI. and me.potion ia the Arts çj^**' Sctr,c* ' Angela enrolled at Rhode Island Junior bursal was m the Gate of Heaven BeÛÎSau. Paul r^an.^^H> P»> cJa»W» - JerTrevOrtoieva College He graduated from there CemeUry m East Providence MarmeCaouetteMichaeMartiner t PauFecteaul .Wood .l LanghammeDianPatriciv. eSuzann aDucharme re Mora DetarFounar . toaüasagTheatrRetagiaImmediatelea? Nicholas****Dav- y„Michae e. followin Anoraol. Mau„ eg *i thlane. Wednesday, June 15, 1977 Page 3 Law school vote postponed 'til fall
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have to come from sources not have a law school." otherwise committed to the College." Special Corporation meetings The president of PC said that are not unusual. Two recent when the Corporation convenes special meetings included the for its special meeting later this meeting to sell the Elmhurst year, he will then make a per• property on Smith Street in sonal recommendation. "It just November, 1975, and a meeting to wouldn't be a yes or no. It would enlarge the Corporation to in• include all the reasons why and clude one more student voting why not—whether we should member in December, 1976. Class of 1981 may number 900 (Continued from Page 1 )
size of the freshman class to "around 800 students." However, Father Milmore says the figure of 912 is deceiving. He says that Michael Backes, director of admissions, told him that although 912 people have been accepted, the attrition rate ( number of people who decide not to attend, fail, or transfer) should bring the number back down to between 800 and 825 Backes was unavailable for comment. Father Milmore stressed the fact that the College must insure at least 800 freshman students or run into a deficit financial situation next year He said the fact that 912 were accepted insures that the College will have those necessary 800 freshmen Father Milmore said that he does not think the situation of campus crowding will hurt operations next year. He stated that there is an attrition rate in the upper classes also, and he cited preregistration as an example; 742 out of 760 seniors pre- registered, and 929 out of 981 sophomores also signed up for courses, leaving a total of 70 students who might not be coming back for fall classes. All members of the junior classes pre- registered, a fact which Father Milmore found to be quite unusual Rev. Walter J. Heath, O.P., director of residence, echoed Father Milmore's sentiments that there is little or no cause for alarm concerning the number of freshmen accepted Father Heath stressed the fact that the decisions made concerning the acceptance and housing of members of the Class of 1981 were made by "reasonable and sensitive" people, and though certain situations may possibly be temporarily uncomfortable, they will not be so due to thoughtlessness or imprudence on the part of administrators. Father Heath stated the financial need for not less than 800 fresh• men and explained that there is a great deal involved in predicting the final number of freshmen who will actually reside on campus in September As financial insurance, the College must overstock slightly During past summers. Father Heath remarked that at least one male and one female student cancelled each week and another 20 students, though they attended orientation, unpredictably failed to appear in September This projected attrition is supported by the fact that 85 students cancelled during the summer of 1976. Another problem which complicates predictions, according to Father Heath, is that of inflated grades The problem arises when a student whose second semester mid-term grades predict his almost certain dismissal somehow manages to receive final grades which allow him to return in September. It is difficult to judge which of the failing students will leave and which will remain. In discussing the present situation specifically. Father Heath said that extra care was taken concerning the housing of women students. At present, there are no more than eight women residents in excess of the number of beds and these will very certainly be given permanent accomodations within the first 48 hours of first semester. The men's situation, however, is admittedly less comfortable. There are approximately 40 men presently in excess of the number of available beds Father Heath felt that in September, ap• proximately 15 and a maximum of 20 of these men might have to placed temporarily into quadrupled quarters. Father Heath stressed that in dealing with a resident population of approximately 1750, the administration is dealing with 1750 free wills and sets of circumstances. It is fiscally responsible for the maintenance of the College, yet it recognizes its obligation to do so while respecting the rights of each individual student. Father Heath also explained that while last year the Admissions Top: Bp. Louis Gelineau conferring one of the over 1000 degrees. Office established a policy of stand-bys ( students who were notified Center: Senior Kathy Liebfried beams as the alphabetical top of that there were no beds for them at present but that housing might 7,076 get the class prepares for the opening ceremonies. possibly be procurred later), this year, a clear-cut administrative Bottom: the front of the procession makes It's way across the civic stand was taken. Some 45 women whose grades were attractive center floor. were told that there was "no hope" and their deposits were sheepskins returned to them. member of the Board of Trustees the PC Alumni Association; and When the question of possible overcrowded classrooms arose, (Continued from Page 1 ) of St. Joseph Hospital and past R.I. Governor J. Joseph Garrahy Father Milmore agreed that some sections of DWC or other courses uneventful, save a moment of president of PC's Veridames re• whose brief address stressed the with a large number of sections were indeed overcrowded. special recognition when Dennis ceived a Doctor of Humanitarian active role PC has played in the But he felt that in some cases, this is due to the fact that students Brady, a blind member of the Service degree for her service to state and expressed the hope that often attend the section of their choice rather than the section that Class of 1977 was applauded as he the Providence community. Ste• the resources and talents which they were assigned to. Hence, this causes an exaggerated situation received his degree. The phen J. Ryan Jr., M.D., professor the graduates had developed when considering those classes that were thought to be over• remaining 700 degrees, including and chairman of the department during their college careers crowded and had far too many people in them. two posthumous degrees to the of ophthalmology at the Univer• would be directed back into the Dr. Rene Fortin director of the DWC program commented that families of Mary Bevilacqua and sity of Southern California School state. The Most Reverend Louis although the program will probably be operating with the largest Sarah Clifford who were of Medicine received a Doctor of E. Gelineau was also present and overall enrollment ever, he does not forsee any particular tragically killed in car accidents Science degree for his significant assisted in the presentation of problems in the coming year. Last year's freshman class of 1050 during the year, were presented contributions in his field. the degrees. was accomodated in DWC 101-102 and should be equally well ac• in rapid succession and were comodated as sophomores. Since this year's class will be smaller, followed by the graduate and Reverend Thomas McGlynn, The Commencement exercises there are no foreseeable problems in accommodating them equally continuing education degrees. O.P., author and renowned provided the climax to a week of sculptor, was awarded a Doctor activities which included various well. The six candidates for of Fine Arts degree for his cookouts and a day long ex• Cheryl Groccia, coordinator of the off-campus housing office honorary degrees, however, writings and artworks which are cursion to Block Island. On finds the present situation slightly worse than last year because represented a wider variety of recognized worldwide. Michael Friday, the traditional Com• "there just don't seem to be many apartments available off- backgrounds than in past years A. Gammino, Jr., President of mencement Ball was held once campus that are within a reasonable distance." In addition to Wilkins' Doctor of Columbus National Bank of R.I. again in the slightly crowded but Groccia deals with a wide variety of students through the off- Social Science, the Most and active promoter of human pleasant atmosphere of the campus housing office since it is consulted both by in-coming fresh• Reverend Jean Jadot. Titular rights received a Doctor of Venus de Milo in Swansea, Mass. men who cannot be housed on campus and upperclassmen who Archbishop of Zuri and Apostolic Business Administration degree. Sunday saw the presentation of have chosen to move off. Delegate in the US received a awards and Monday night was How many freshmen will eventually attend Providence College Doctor of Laws degree for his Other guests of honor included Parents' Night, a buffet and this fall? Father Milmore feels that no one will really know for sure apostolic work worldwide. Providence Mayor Vincent A. evening of entertainment for the until around October 1 when all tuition bills have been paid and Helen Frances Cavanaugh, a Cianci; Paul Pisano, president of graduates and their families. class rosters finalized. Page 4 Wednesday, June 15, 1977 The Cowl established by Providence College in 1935 member of Associated Collegiate Press Editor's memo
To the surprise of many and the disappointment of a few The (owl summer special has once again returned This edition of the paper has a twofold purpose; first, to wrap up the last few late breaking stones of the school year, including commencement, and give a retrospective look at this year's top events; and second, to give the incoming freshmen a sneak preview of what the regular (owl looks like prior to their arrival here, and through a special pullout section (Pages 7-10) familiarize them with some of the major organizations on campus. This issue of The Cowl is reaching more students and their families than any other edition we put out, and I hope all those who receive it will find it worthwhile reading To sacrifice an entire summer weekend and spend it in the lower level of a student union that at this particular time of year resembles in many ways a mortuary, slaving over typewriters and layout sheets, is a task I find no less than a qualification for sainl-hood. Therefore, I extend my sincere thanks to all those who made the pilgrimage to Providence to lend a hand in this effort of Cowl production. In addition to the long-standing members of the editorial board, who need no specific acknowledgement from either me here or the community, since in most people's view, they ARE The Cowl, there are several other individuals who I would like to commend. There are our two new editors. Dave Amaral and Jane Hickey, who by and large were the backbone of this issue. It seems unclear to me now how this newspaper ever got along without them. Peggy Brodeur, our copy person-staff and of late staff librarian was also indispensable as an overall help and reliable mainstay of movement ot rough copy into final print John Mullaney, the general manager of WDOM lent his much needed and much appreciated services to the sports department. As a final note, I am personally grateful to Father Jack Mc- Mahon, O.P., our advisor for his continual support and ad• vice Without his understanding of the staffs' intentions, and con• fidence in them, this issue probably never would have gotten off the ground. So thanks again to everyone, have a good and restful summer, and we'll see you in the fall. Michael J. Delanev Editor
Graduation say requested These students should en• is not accepted because some feel courage suggestions from all it is too controversial, the stu their fellow classmates and relay dents should remind the other The basic purpose of com• wonder why there are so tew former member' of this com• them to the other members of the members just who is graduating mencement exercises is to honor students on a committee that mittee, many good speakers were committee If a good suggestion graduating seniors for the plans an event for the students. not considered if certain people completion of a prescribed Basically it was this committee felt they were too controversial. curriculum. Because com• that railroaded the class of 1976 It does noi seem fair that the mencement is for the students, into a Civic Center graduation. students are denied a potentially The Cowl feels that the members Although the ceremony wasn't as interesting, intelligent and of the senior class should have a bad as many had predicted, the stronger voice in the planning dynamic speaker because an students overwhelmingly pre• administrator may disagree with and preparation of the ferred the Grotto graduation exercises his philosophy. In fact, the mere notion that administrators can Presently, there is a com• wield so much disproportionate THE COWL mencement committee with It was also this committee that power in regards to the final membership open to all seniors. chose Richard Riley, the decision of the speaker seems to Basically, this group plans all the president of Firestone Company, be the crux of the problem peripheral commencement to deliver the commecement Especially in light of the fact that activities, such as the boat ride, address in 1975 and Roy Wilkins. Published each full week of school during the academic there are a vast number of highly the commencement ball and the retiring president of the NAACP, year by Providence College, River Averue and Eaton qualified individuals who would senior picnic. to deliver this year's com• Street, Providence, R.I. 02918. Second class postage paid at be adequately suited for an Providence. R !, Savin Center, P.O. Box 2961, 885-2214 But this group has no official mencement address. honorary degree and be at the say in the actual decisions that We feel that both these same time an entertaining and are made about the location of speakers were rather undynamic interesting speaker the commencement ceremony, and uninteresting. It is true that Editor-inChief Michael J. Delaney '78 awarding of honors degrees and Wilkins was not the committee's We do not mean to condemn the Copy Editor Ellen F. White '78 the selection of the com• first choice, but in light of the committee, as it most likely feels Managing Editor Francis P. Fortin '78 mencement speaker. We feel that speakers that other area colleges that it is making the best decision Editorial Editor J. Richard Ralcliffe '78 this in itself is absurd being secured, such as Admiral Stans- for the entire community. In• Ni'wi Editor Jane E. Hickey. 78 that graduation exercises are the field Turner at Bryant. Archibald deed, they have secured some Features Editor David R. Amaral, '79 most important part of com• Cox at Wheaton. and Leonard good speakers in past years, such Sports Editor John A.O'Hare. '79 mencement week. Woodcock at URI, PC could have as Elliott Richardson and Art Photography Editor Richard E. Tevet, '78 The group that makes the done a little bit better. Buchwald. But we do feel that Stall Librarian Margaret A. Brodeur, '7* major decisions is a committee We do not mean to infer that if more students should be given an Business Manager Heinz R. Brinkhaui. '7* appointed by the president. The this committee were loaded with official vote and hope that these Circulation Manager Robert G. Noble. '78 membership of this assembly students we would have secured students be vociferous at the Advertising Manager Daniel J. I.und. '80 consists of only two students out Jimmy Carter to speak meetings while extolling the ( allege Advisor John A. McMahon. O.P. of a total of approximately 15. We Nevertheless, according to a students' point of view.
Summer Issue Staff: Dea Antonelli, Steve Basson, Kathryn tivities " Well, all we can say is, DelSignore. Dan Foster, Steve Latimer, Steve Maurano, John College is your second hindsight is 20-20. Mullaney. and Al Palladino
Therefore, we ask all the in• chance: Get involved coming freshmen to look back on their nigh school careers and Cowl advertising rates are $2 00 per column inch and consider how they could have $40 00, $75.00. and $135 00 for quarter, half, and full pages, "Get involved " Please don't make a conscious effort to join improved them. If you feel it was respectively A set discount is available to all campus stop here; keep reading. We're campus organizations, par• satisfying and fulfilling, conduct organizations PC students may purchase classified ads for not going to give you a sermon ticipate in intramurals or just yourself the same way while at $1 00each "Cowl Caboose" (travel classifieds) are free For about all the exciting things that plain socialize most likely you PC and you will probably be very further information, consult our Advertising Manager happen at PC. We won't tell you will feel like an alien in the happy how foolish you are not to )oin community to which you belong every club you possibly can We You will be unidentifiable and If you have regrets about high will not lead you to believe that unknown to a vast majority of school, don't make the same PC is a heaven on earth with your classmates If this happens, mistakes in college. Look at it you can expect your college years this way : you're being given a everything you could possibly Subscription Rale: $4.0* a year want right at your fingertips to be mediocre at best second chance. Most people don't know about your past ac• The opinions expreaaed hercio are the opinion* of the editor!*) There are probably a lot of complishments and failures board and do not necessarily represent the o pintóos ot the ad- mlniitritkm or the Mutfent bod; of Provide*** College Nevertheless, you can't sit recent graduates who are now They just care about what you do back on your laurels and expect saying, "I should have gotten while you are here; so make the things to happen Unless you involved in more campus ac• most of it. Wednesday, June 15, 1977 Page 5 counterpoint
By Frank Fortín A report card Students get grades and faculty members get evaluated. Little else is graded around here, so by hocking an idea from Time magazine (and simultaneously thinking of a way to review the year), here goes: Student Congress— B: Last year's Student Congress did a wonderful job of recovering from two years of inactivity and complacency, by reviving under the rather surprisingly strong leadership of Steve Sanford. The Annie street problem, amnesty, etc., were all confronted by Congress. precedent should be the only The problem with previous Congresses was that they were afraid guide In arriving at a penalty. Editorial 'replete of tackling the big issues, and instead concernea themselves with While precedent is usually a irrelevancies. Result: Irrrelevance to the College. It seems as if factor, the Board also considers Rick Leveridge's Congress is picking up the ball from Sanford, and such matters as the student's it looks like a good year for this group is in store. previous record of infractions, with inaccuracies' especially those in the category Board of Governors (BOG)-A: Bruce Springsteen was only one of the current violation, the good example of a very good year for the BOG, an organization which Dear Editor: handling of evidence. Under my of the community, the student's has fully recovered from a disastrous start six years ago. Spring I read with interest an editorial chairmanship the Board has willingness to admit the violation Week was the best yet, and Cindy Marousis has proven that two in the April 27 edition of The Cowl always insisted on a full airing of if the evidence against him is years at the helm are better than one. Bob Gorman, her successor, that claimed that the Providence the substance and circumstances considerable, the nature of the is a relative newcomer, but he's backed by an able bunch. College Disciplinary Board of the charge. We have done this violation, the class year of the Dillon Club-- C-: They didn't do anything particularly wrong, but lacked objectivity. No instrument primarily to insure that the student in relation to the status of no real steps were taken towards improvement: if anything, of the hand of man can claim student's right to a fair hearing is co-defendants, the student's periodic factionalism (which seems to have subsided for now) complete impartiality, but the protected. We would rather take recognition of the gravity of his pushed it a step back. Cheryl Groccia could bring things back on author of the report has the time to hear the charge in its offense, and his willingness to the right track, making the Dillon Club a respected organization presented a picture replete with entirety than to render a decision abide by the regulation in the Resident Board—B: This isa Gentleman's B, since much of what inaccuracies and misunderstand• based on incomplete knowledge. future. they did was done behind the scenes, in a sincere and many times ings about the purpose, the pro• successful effort to gain respect (lacking in previous years) from cedures, and the penalties of the In the presentation of evidence, The editorial's suggestions that those in the Residence Office. Board the Board is not bound by the mandatory penalties be stated Fred Mason, now on the Committee on Administration (THE Big The purpose of the Board is to rules of evidence prevailing in and applied is one that the Board One), laid a good foundation for Tom Sheehan, the present chair• hear charges of significant the civil courts. Both substantial would question. Mandatory man Organization was crucially needed, and Mason did that: he violations of College regulations and circumstantial evidence may penalties are two-edged swords re-wrote the by-laws completely. referred to it by the ad• be introduced. The Board that may not operate in the best Faculty Senate— C-: Mostly based on their work on the law ministration. Most cases are members are well aware of the interest of the student. The Board schorl Many opinions state that the Faculty Senate was un- brought by either the director of difference between the two. loses its freedom to assess a derprepared, and underrepresented when it came out with its residence or the director of Normally a decision upholding lesser penalty when cir• much-publicized opposition to the law school. student affairs. Any impartial the charge is based on substantial cumstances incline the Board to I tend to agree with the opposition, but the fact remains, the examination of the records of the evidence. Occasionally, the do so. Student Congress report was a fine, well-researched, and serious Board during my six-year tenure weight of circumstantial document which was superior to the Senate's meeting on March 30. as chairman would reveal that evidence is so great that a guilty The Disciplinary Board WDOM—A: Charlie McEntee deserves much credit, but it also the decisions reached by the decision is rendered on it alone. welcomes thoughtful and critical goes to his board of directors, who finally realized that you've got to members differ more often than And I might add that in the civil appraisals of its work from all get away from the "WDOM C.C." atmosphere to improve; and to they agree with the recom• court system circumstantial sectors of the campus com• the administration, for finally listening to what has long been a mendations of the referring evidence may be the basis for a munity. The editorial did not reasonable argument—we need a good radio station, and it's not party. guilty verdict. perform that service. Rather it there just for fun. did a great disservice to the Commencement Committee— B-: This is a composite grade I reiterate that the Board has members of the Board who Sub-grades are: Senior Week. B: Thursday's boat ride was too not and was never meant to exist The editorial also considered devote long hours to cases. It did expensive, and Saturday was ordinary; Commencement Speaker, simply to endorse the judgment the question of penalties. Since I not advance the ideal of just C-: Roy Wilkins was theoretically a good choice, but he was an ill of the referring administrator am bound by the rule of con• treatment of those who have been man up there, and spoke very poorly He was eloquent (not about a student's guilt or a fidentiality not to discuss the charged with failing to observe stiiring) 10 years ago. but today, he's a venerable statesman and penalty if guilt is affirmed. To details of specific cases, I may reasonable regulations framed little more. But, he wasn't the first choice Commencement Itself, claim that "the Board follows not address myself to the with the security and the C+ : An improvement over last year, but still with little pizzaz. Father Heath's recom• penalties assessed in the cases tranquility of the people of Baccalaureate Mass. A-: A great site (The Grotto). The only mendations nine times out of 10" cited in the article. I may say that Providence College in mind. problem was the lousy sound system. is patent inaccuracy. the account is highly inaccurate The Administration (Composite Grade)— C+-B-: This may not The editorial contained since it reports only some of the be a fair thing to do, because many different people make up the allegations that the procedures of considerations that led to the Very truly yours, administration, and not everyone decides on everything, but I the Board were deficient in penalties described Paul F. O'Malley graded the group anyway. respect to the time it took to Chairman Subordinate grades are on problems which the administration hear cases and in respect to its The editorial implied that Committee on Discipline faced throughout the year. I think there were four major ones : Annie Street and the Liquor License Problem— A: This was brewing (sorry about the pun) for four years, and the flare-up this year was inevitable. But the College handled the frequently- irrational neighbors (give them a D) very well, and the solution A satire: Four years in the life was fine It could have been much worse, and the solution could rarely have been much more preferable Law School Discussion—A: There is a genuine attempt to think this through carefully. Fortunately, Father Peterson agrees that a of Aristotle Theodocius hasty, uninformed decision could be dangerous. Budget and Tuition — C+: State universities last week were By Richard Ratcliffe use for the money-grubbing socially relevant. Well, now that refused a tuition hike for next year, and told to swallow the Aristotle Theodocius arrived at plastic realities of the I've graduated, I realize the only medicine: budget cutting. PC has decided to do that, along with the PC four years ago ready for the bourgeoisie and that is why I'm thing that's relevant is your in• other alternative, all at once: Cut the costs and raise the income. Bohemian college existence he majoring in philosophy: it's come." If the financial situation is serious enough that both methods are impractical, fun and different." had dreamed of while in high When questioned about his very necessary, then we ought to be told as much, a la President school. He figured after one year Well, after commencement membership in a discriminatory Carter's energy preaching. If the two methods don't have to be on campus he'd move in with exercises I spoke with Aristotle society, Aristotle Theodocius got mixed, then the handling of the situation is very sloppy indeed. some cute little number who Theodocius, who was adorned in very angry and retorted, "Mr. Enrollment— D: The administration didn't lie to us about the could do the cooking and, well, a blue blazer, white shirt and rep Ratcliffe, that really shows how larger-than-promised figure, but it sure didn't seem like they tried whatever else he had in mind. tie complete with a tie bar, grey immature you are. I hate all very hard to keep their word. You must wonder what went through He wanted to meet a lot of flannel pants and tasseled Bass these pseudo-liberals crying for their minds when this was done. My class was the first big class different people with different Weejun loafers. equal this and equal that. Hey, if admitted (910 in 1974), and every year we've said that this is too ideas to broaden his per• When asked what he would be you don't fit the mold, you don't much. We've been correct every year, and it shows: Wait until spectives. Aristotle didn't care doing next year, Aristotle belong." September. what they were like as long as replied, "Making thirteen-five Cowl— I: You fill this one in. they were slightly eccentric. His and after that hopefully my age." philosophy was, let everyone do When I tried to ascertain the type Cowl Publication Dotes his own thing. of job he landed, he replied, Subscribe "Does it really matter as long as I get the paycheck on Friday? To portray the intellectual But if you really must know I will image he hoped to achieve, 1977 1978 be working for the accounting to the Cowl Aristotle spent the summer firm of Ernst and Ernst in New reading Nietzsche, Tolkien, York." Thoreau, Erica Jong and Ger• maine Greer. Asked why he switched his for $4.00 per year September 14 January 18 When he came to PC his major to accounting, Aristotle September 21 January 25 replied, "I was tired of wardrobe consisted of a dozen September 28 pairs of brand new farmer jeans, generalities. I wanted to learn a collection of flannel shirts and a what it is all about and that is how contact: February 1 pair of L.L. Bean shoes. Aristotle to account for money." Febraury 8 Theodocius also added that put the jeans through the wash 50 Rob Noble October 5 February 22 times and then sewed patches on besides his job he will be doing them even though the pants volunteer work at the New York October 19 didn't have any holes. To achieve office of the Anita Bryant October 26 March 1 Crusade to Save Our Children. He circulation editor the worn look he also cut the March 8 sleeves of his flannel shirts and is also a member of the Catholic hired his next door neighbor to Book Burning League of P.O. Box 2981 March 15 walk through the mud with his Questionable Literature. November 2 When asked about the past shoes. He said he didn't want to Frair Station, P.C. November 9 April 12 put on any airs or lead anyone to literary works he read, such as believe he bought new clothes for Tropic of Cancer, Female November 30 April 19 school. Eunuch and Fear of Flying, April 26 which were recently purged by Providence, R.I. Aristotle entered PC as a the CBBL, he answered, "When I philosophy major to, as he put it, read that filth I was just a snotty December 7 May 3 "become intellectually sti• 02918 college kid looking for something mulated." He said, "I have no Page 6 Wednesday, June 15, 1977 Features What they say 'Civ' is, Where to go when and what it really is the going gets rough If the Class of '81 acts like Bridge, is well known for its wet- previous classes, they soon will t-shirt contests. Although the words points should be brought out in The religious discipline follows De wound up with school work If you're ever in the "Development of Western make us want to study. man's constant search for God. and looking tor a place to escape Narragansett vicinity, the place Civilization" may not sound a A pro-Civ advertising cam• It begins with polytheistic beliefs when evening rolls around. to stop in in Schiller's, just down familiar note now, by the end of paign could be started during such as Greek mythology, follows Following is a brief listing oi the road from Scarborough your sophomore year, you will summer orientation. "Enrich it through to the rise of some of the more popular night Beach. During this time of the wish you had never heard them. your intellectual and spiritual monotheism and Christianity, spots and their location in the year they draw in the beach Your first big scare will begin capacity by studying the and finally reaches present-day Rhode Island area are out of crowds, although it is open year with summer orientation, where development of your species atheism. staters and the just-turned 18 round. you'll be introduced to the dif• from its first civilization to the crowd. Newport, it goes without ferent facets of Civ. present day," might be a good The literature discipline gives In the city of Providence, saying, is undoubtedly the hottest First, you'll be led through the slogan, if spiced up with a good- a general sense of the thought of Lupos Heartbreak Hotel, located nightclub spot in the state. With audio-visual center where there looking model. the day. A literary work usually in Westminster Mall, attracts the the America Cup races coming is a mass of electronic equipment Anyway, for those freshmen combines the three previous younger set of nightclubbers. On by, things will be booming even and tapes. "This is where you'll that would like an objective, brief disciplines and often anticipates nearby on North Main Street is more than usual. have to come," they tell you, "if breakdown of the Western Civ events of the future. Allary'sand Engine Co. Number. In Newport, there is a place to you miss a Civ class. But you will program, it is easiest explained There is always a line waiting satisfy virtually every clubber's never miss a Civ class, will you?" in terms of its four disciplines: These four disciplines are to get in at these two mghtciuos, taste. They all are located in the they add with a sneer. History deals witn tne presented, of course, in which attract mostly the mid- same city area; you just have to Next, you'll see a priest on historical facts of man's chronological order over a period twenties crowd. know the ins and outs of some of display who is capable of development. Civilizations are of four semesters Usually there Further up the road, almost in the streets. speaking 500 words per minute. explored from as far back as the are four lectures a week and a Pawtucket, is the Ground Round, Bourbon Street must be one of This, they'll tell you, is your early Egyptians all the way up to seminar on Friday which has geared itself towards the wildest places down there, typical Civ prof, save for his slow our present society. the young by adding a game with the loudest group and the southern drawl. Philosophy probes under the At the end of your sophomore room, a rock band, and a 6' by 4' spaciest crowds. If that's your Finally, there's the little lec• historical fact into the minds of year, there is a big bash TV, along with the free peanuts bag, fine. ture on how hard you'll have to men searching for meaning in celebrating the end of the and popcorn. On the contrary, Courtney's work if you want to pass, which their existence. In the ebb and Western Civilization program. The main establishment of the has a much more subdued at• many of you won't, they add. flow of history, we have seen men But sure enough, as students will East Side of Providence is Spats. mosphere. The main floor of Personally, I think this "scare who thought they were god-like, be students, the "program" is tactic" method is the wrong to men who thought they were forgotten as everyone celebrates approach. Instead, the good mere insects. the end of Western Civilization. 'A typical Rhode Island night club consists of a band, small floor, table, and of course, plenty of drinks.'
Both food and drinks are served; Courtney's is on the second floor there is no dancing, just seating and includes a patio with a fine at tables or the two bars. view of the docks. Moving out of Providence into Pawtucket, we see two popular Salt must be one of the most nightclubs located opposite each well-known clubs in Newport other on Benefit Street; The Edge because of the fine breea of and January's. These two are run performers they enlist. In the under the same management, past, they've brought in some and often if you get tired of one fairly well known performers in band, you can walk across the the folk, rock, and blues areas. If street to the other place with no you're looking for jazz, Harpo's is additional cover charge. the right place, located on Downing St. A couple of nightclubs existing away from our Providence vicinity are The Library and The In summary, a typical Rhode Ramada Inn. The Library, Island night club consists of a located in Smithfield, has been local band, a small, crowded holding several beer bashes as of dance floor surrounded by late. The Portsmouth Ramada overloaded tables, a game room, Inn, just over the Mount Hope and, of course, plenty of drinks. EVENTS The Museum of Art of the will be passing through all Rhode Island School of Design summer. has announced their summer Local sports events will be hours: Tuesday through taking place at McCoy Stadium Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4:30 where the Pawtucket Red Sox p.m., and Sunday from 2 to 4:30 will be playing through the p.m. Wednesday, June 29 will be summer The Rhode Island the final introductory gallery Oceaneers once again will be at tour which has been offered all Pierce Field in East Providence. through the month of June. The Lederer Summer Theater V.P. opened with its first play this may summer, I Do, 1 Do. It will be running until July 3. For more information, call 521-0482. leave PC The Avon Repertory Cinema, 260 Thayer St., Providence, has (Continued from Page 1) published their list of films for four names to the university's the week of June 22-30: June 22- nominating committee of trus• 23: M'A*S»H and Silver tees, who will in tum make a Streak; June 24-25: Woody recommendation to the full Allen's Take the Money and Run board. and The African Queen: June 26- Collins said the board of trus• 28: Yellow Submarine' and tees hopes to make a final de• Wizards: June 29-30: Tunnel cision "within the next 10 days." Vision and Network. Admission Thomson will be 61 in Decem• price is two dollars for both films ber. If he does leave the College, Several concerts will be held at he will leave behind him a legacy the Providence Civic Center over of innovation. the summer. Some of the names In 1959, he instituted and be• include Fleetwood Mac, James came the first director of the Lib• Taylor, Emerson, Lake and eral Arts Honors Program, an ac• Palmer, and Seals and Crofts. celerated program for the aca• For dates and ticket information, demically gifted In 1965, he was call the Providence Civic Center appointed academic vice presi• at 331-6700 dent, the College's first lay per• son in such a position, by former There will be several hap• president Rev William P Haas penings in Newport this summer He was also on the committee Aside from the upcoming jazz which revised the syllabus in festival, the American Cup boats 1968-9 Wednesday, June 15, 1977 Page 7
All members of Congress serve on at least one of these com• mittees. Students not belonging to Congress are allowed to serve Congress serves as a student on three of these: life styles, faculty survey, and academic research.
One of the most important voice in PC administration legislative acts of the Congress The student government must gather at least 50 signatures works on the aspects of non-aca• security and student parking; was to form the Providence organization of Providence from his classmates. demic life at Providence College; The faculty survey commiftee College Bill of Rights. A more College is the Student Congress. Several student organizations The security and parking runs the student survey on the recent decision of the Student This 47-member unit serves to also hold seats on the congress. faculty members, which is held Congress was to approve the represent the students in college committee deals with the They include: the Afro-American problems often raised with every September. proposal of a law school at PC. affairs and aids in the im• Society, Athletic Board, Board of provement of campus life. Governors, Dillon Club, Resident The Congress is headed by an Board, and two Corporation executive board which consists of representatives. a president, vice-president, Student Congress, like the US secretary, and treasurer. Each of Congress, is divided into com• the four classes has nine mittees for more efficent work: representatives to Congress The academic research consisting of four class officers committee works on the and five representatives. These academic affairs of the College; positions are elected by the The ethics committee watches student body in the lower level of over Congress members to make Slavin each January. sure they attend meetings, hold Freshmen hold their election in their office hours, and keep ud October, so that they may receive with their duties; representation as early as The ways and means com• possible. Another election is also mittee leads all student govern• held in January along with the ment elections, including the rest of the school. right to decide over appealed and Until the freshmen can elect protested elections ; their officers, the vice-president The legislative committee of the Student Congress acts as manages the bills which pass their president, mostly taking through the Congress each care of the money. meeting ; Former Student Congress president Steve Sanford swears in new president Rick Leveridge. To be on the ballot, any student The life styles committee
Mark Lane present "A Decade of Friars play them in hockey. A BOG rounds a student out Deceit," an inquiry into the larger trip would be a flight to murder of John F. Kennedy. Florida for a week of events through ads, flyers, The Providence College Board extravaganza" in which the Later, Flora Rheta Schriber, the vacationing. handouts, or any other ad• of Governors is the seat of social, entire student union is used for author of Sybil appeared as part vertising media. cultural, and recreational ac• two bands and a costume contest. of a "supernatural week." tivity on the campus. Its purpose Cultural development on the There is a committee is to compliment the academic campus is the responsibility of The Peoples Action Committee responsible for running the growth of the student. the fine arts committee. The film committee lines up for Equality (PACE) works on Wooden Naval, PC's on-campus the situation of women on The club is run by five officers Recently, this committee different movies to be shown on coffee house. The Naval was campus. Their main function is and a list of committee chair• sponsored a photography contest, the campus at a low cost. The closed awhile for renovations, but running the Women's Center on men, along with representatives in which a $50 first prize was movies are fairly recent and are should be swinging in September. the second floor of Slavin. An from the Student Congress, awarded. shown on Wednesday evenings. The BOG concert committee activity sponsored by PACE this Resident Board, and Dillon Club. The video committee is has brought such names as Bruce year was a mini-course in auto responsible for taping the The organization itself is Springsteen, Orleans, Aztec Two- mechanics. campaign speeches of students broken up into separate com• Step, and the Pousete-Dart Band The travel committee offers running for class offices. These mittees, each of which work in to the PC campus this year. package trips, both large their own areas: video tapes are viewed in the scale and small. A small trip There are many responsible The social committee plans lower level of Slavin during might be something like a bus positions open on these com• Guest lecturers are brought to mixers and other social events campaign time. trip to New York, or a ride to mittees, and the BOG welcomes the campus through the lecture for the students. A featured event The publicity committee, as the Harvard University to watch the anyone who drops by. committee. This year we saw every year is the "Halloween title implies, publicizes BOG Page 8 Wednesday, June 15, 1977 Michael Delaney and managing editor Frank Fortin to discuss the direction the newspaper will take Communication, creativity on certain editorial issues. Other
characterize 'The Cowl' Richard Ratcliffe, the editorial literature The Providence College monetary compensation or The news staff, headed by Jane editor, obtains the final decision student newspaper is The Cowl, academic credits. Anyone is Hickey, is responsible for on the editorial, researches it, which is published on Wednesday welcome to join; no experience is covering all important news and prepares it for publication. In addition to The Cowl, there on every full academic week. necessary. events on and around the cam• Also included on the editorial are three other publications on This summer edition, which pus. People on this staff get to see pages are the letters to the editor the campus. became a trend a few years ago, major events, interview top and editorial cartoons. Our yearbook is the Veritas, attempts to introduce the fresh• campus personalities, and gain which is published at the man and parent to PC, as well as experience in newswriting. beginning of every fall semester The paper is run completely by Prior to being sent to the and mailed out to the homes of to keep the regular student body students, although there is a informed on la'est news. printer, all copy is read by copy the seniors who have since then faculty member available for editor Ellen White, to insure graduated. advice. There are positions open "Creative intelligence is the correctness in grammar, Although the '77 edition isn't for every major because of the key to a good feature story," says The Cowl is a non-profit spelling, and headlining. After published yet, the staff has diversity of jobs from writing and David Amaral, features editor. organization which receives an publication, all material is already begun work on next photo to art, typing, layout, copy, The features department delves annual budget from the school, classified under its respective year's book. They are seeking advertising, and circulation. into such areas as reviews, this year's being $11,500. Ad• creative humor, human interest subject matter by librarian reliable help in such areas as vertisement and circulation fees stories, and other stories which Margaret A. Brodeur. The photography, layout, and cir• are also charged to help in in• do not classify as "news." balance of the editorial board is culation creased printing costs. Issues are comprised of Heinz Brinkhaus, The Alembic is the literary given away free on the campus. The editorial structure of the Dan Lund, and Rob Noble of the magazine of Providence College. paper is divided into four sec• The sports staff led by John business department, and photo The magazine accepts poetry, tions: news, features, sports, and O'Hare, has the responsibility of editor Richard Teves. prose, literary criticism, art• No one on the staff receives anv editorials. covering all sports news from work, and photography. Editor NCAA playoffs to intramural Frank McAleer emphasizes that events. Anyone interested in Any student interested in an it is not a clique of English and sports and writing is invited to extra-curricular activity that will art majors, but by and for all PC see O'Hare. introduce him to different students. Anyone is welcome to aspects of the campus while at make a contribution simply by the same time allowing him to dropping their work off in the Each Wednesday night the add to it is welcome to stop in at Alembic mailbox, which is in the editorial board meets under the The Cowl office, Slavin 109, Cowl office on the lower level of supervision of editor-in-chief anytime. Slavin Center
The Alembic previously came out three times a year, in November, March, and May. McAleer, however, has decided to make a larger issue by having the magazine come out only twice a year. The newest publication is the Providence College Art Journal, under the moderation ol the art department's Kathryn Me Cauley-Morton. The magazine, last year under the direction THE COWL: Managing editor Frank Fortin, (I.), editor Mike Jeanine Fallino, discusses art Delaney, librarian Peggy Brookur, copy editor Ellen White, layout work on and around campus. man Steve Basson.
6.) The establishment of an engineering, public relations, and exchange program with the other assorted areas. WDOM: Two years Rhode Island School of Elec• tronics, where two students from PC would study at RISE while This summer, as soon as students from that school would certain technical problems are of consistent effort paid off be engineers at WDOM; solved (which should be by the end of June), WDOM will again A college radio station is more inability to convince the ad• classical music record albums by be broadcasting, from 7 p.m. to 1 than just an outlet for those who ministration that it was good WPJB-FM, when that station 7.) The possibility of further a.m., with music snows ex• like to play record albums. As enough to competently broadcast changed to a Top-40 format. internships both at WJAR and at clusively, seven days a week. WDOM's actions over the last two over a large area. WDOM thus received WPJB's other area radio stations; years suggest, it can also be a The pieces were then laid for entire classical library free; valuable educational source for the foundation of a strong radio 3. ) A DJ marathon which Lasted its community. station. WDOM's board of 76 hours in April, 1976, which 8.) And most importantly, During the school year, the Four years ago, WDOM-FM directors decided two years ago netted cash donations to campus increased respect from the PC station is on the air until 1:30 a.m. (91.3) found itself in a big mess. that the station had to improve organizations, but also served to community, and from those who Last year, broadcasting started After six years of broadcasting, from within to receive the 250 establish WDOM in the College's would allow WDOM to increase at 1 p.m., with an experimental the control board collapsed, and watts, rather than the reverse consciousness; its wattage. morning shift on Wednesdays broadcasting didn't start until (after administration pressure). later in the year. At this time, the 4. ) A successful summer November as a new board was What followed was a pleasant, board of directors hasn't decided installed. Throughout that year broadcasting schedule, serving to exactly what its broadcasting and at times, surprising chain of preserve continuity from one ( 1974-75), personality differences John Mullaney '79, the station's times will be. events, including: year to the next; and technical deficiencies 1. ) The establishment of an new general manager, takes seemed to spell doom for the advisory board, consisting of 5. ) An increasingly close from graduating Charles station. administration members, station relationship with WJAR, which McEntee, general manager the The studios are located in the It was obvious that a drive the directors, faculty members, and resulted in the establishment of a last two years, a station with over basement of Joseph Hall. Within previous year to increase its officials outside PC from the news internship program and the 90 members, who participate in the First week of school there will wattage to 250 watts (it was then, Catholic diocese, and most im• monitoring and criticism of running music shows (specialty be a recruitment drive for all and still is, at 10 watts) had portantly, WJAR Radio; WDOM's programming by people shows, rock-pop music, and interested students and old failed, due to the station's 2. ) The donation of thousands of from WJAR; classical music), news reports. members. Wednesday, June 15, 1977 Page 9 ment of Walker's requirements The summer of '77 will be the cabaret will be presented on Fri• for a directing course Walker first season of the "Block Island day and Saturday evenings also directed Paul Sills' Story Stage Company," a summer Theatre arts Theatre, a children's theatre of• theatre program to be run under fering which ran from May 6-8. the auspices of the PC theatre Auditions and rehearsals for A "Reader's Theatre," pre• arts program. The project invites the first play of the coming year sented April 1-3, offered George potential students "to live and will be held almost immediately Bernard Shaw's Don Juan in learn with seasoned equity act• after the beginning of school. broadens scope Hell. The play, done with the use ors, directors, and technicians. Auditions are announced through of black curtains and four lec• The three plays under serious the use of posters, and other terns, featured faculty members consideration for presentation B\ Dea Anlonelli information can be obtained by Pelkington. and was presented in Frank Hanley, Rev. John Cun• are Man of La Mancha, Agatha e Providence College theatre calling the theatre arts program Th. the Harkins Hall Auditorium ningham, O.P., Rev. Thomas Christie's The Mousetrap, and A arts program, established and The second show, the award office, which will probably be Coskren, OP, and student Cath• Funny Thing Happened On The relocated to the Chapin property directed by Rev R Leo Pelking- winning One Flew Over The erine Wolfe. Way To The Forum. A musical lon, O.P.. has provided enjoyable Cuckoo's Nest, was directed by by the beginning of school and diversified entertainment Lynn Rae Slavin It was present since ils inception eight years ed in the Friar's Cell and drew a ago full house for all but one perform• A number of productions, are ance. •taged in PC's Iheatre. the The third major production Fruti's Cell, which is located in was Godspell, a long-running the basement of Stephen Hall off-Broadwav success. A number With a sealing capacity of less of special efforts characterized than one hundred people, the fell PC's production, including an affords an intimate atmosphere impressive "construction site" between the actors and their stage utilizing thousands of dol• audience. lars worth of authentic building When the size of the cast and material, an expanded cast, and stature of the play threaten In the creation of a number of their burst through the sometimes con own improvisations. The show fining Cell walls, the production was directed by Father Pelking• is staged cither in Harkins Hall ton and played to capacity Auditorium or in "64 Hall in crowds in Harkins Hall Auditor• Slavin Center ium. The Cell is run on an open George Bernard Shaw's Saint audition basis, which means that Joan was the program's next any member of the College com major production Saint Joan is mumty may try out for a role the story of a naive country girl The same applies to those inter who yearns to live the life of a ested in doing publicity, stage soldier Inspiring her troops construction, or other behind the with her courage and her ardent and soccer Among his duties are scenes work words of faith, she leads them to organizing schedules and direct A new addition to the faculty of repeated victories until she goes Board coordinates ing these activities the theatre arts program was one step too far. The impressive John Garrity. a 1973 graduate of stage was designed by student The secretary runs intramural PC and a recipient of a Master of Carl Gudenius. and the show, volleyball and spring tennis, be Fine Arts degree in directing presented in Harkins Hall Audi• intramural sports sides performing normal secre• from Catholic University Gar torium, was directed by John tarial functions The treasurer is rity was the acting head of the Garrity. The Athletic Board is run by Board has several roles. First, he solely in charge of financial af• five officers, of which only the must oversee all activities of Ihe fairs and heads no intramural program during the '75-'76 spring The program also sponsored semester while Father Pelking president and vice-president are Board He occupies a seat in the organization several other theatrical presenta• elected. Students wishing the Student Congress and must sub• ton completed graduate work. tions during the year During the seats of secretary, treasurer and mit a weekly report explaining The fifth officer, the coordin fall, the renowned national tour• coordinator must first make jn all activities of the Board. As Resigning from the program is ing company of Catholic Univer• ator. runs intramural basketball, application out to the Athletic president, he also represents the handball, and squash. Lynn Rae Slavin, who also holds sity presented Shakespeare's Board The new president and students as a member of the a Master of Fine Arts degree Much Ado About Nothing. On the vice-president then appoint the Athletic Council, which is made from Catholic University weekend of January 21-23, the new officers. up of varsity team members Any student interested in any of The '76-'77 theatre season was program presented Chekhov's Working under the finance and these intramural activities can characterized by a variety of pro• The Bear and The Marriage direction of the athletic depart• contact the board or keep an eye ductions The first was Rasho- Proposal. The two one-act plays, on the athletic board bulletin directed by student Nicholas ment, the Athletic Board runs all mon. a story which takes place in The vice-president is in charge tniard in the lower level of Slavin Walker were of the laboratory intramural activities. Japan about a thousand years of intramural football, hockey. opposite the post office. ago. It was directed by Father type and were a partial fulfili- The president of the Athletic PROVIDENCE COLLEGE BOOKSTORE AND GIFT SHOPPE
BOOKSTORE: Located in Harkins Hall. Look for Special Back to School Sales on items to beautify your room - Posters - Desk Sets - Lamps etc. All textbooks for required courses are available in Harkins Auditorium the first two weeks of each semester.
. GIFT SHOPPE: Located in Lower Level if Slavin Center.
Many varied imprinted soft goods and gifts are available.
THE BOOKSTORE WILL BE OPEN 9 A.M.-4 P.M. MON. - FRI. THE GIFT SHOPPE WILL BE OPEN FROM 12:30-3:00 P.M. during Freshmen Orientation, MON. - FRI. Page 10 Wednesday, June 15, 1977 been established at the club office Oktoberfest, Parents' Weekend (Slavin 120) to assist students in and Alumni Weekend. The club Travel, charity finding off-campus housing They Friars Club also works with the Chaplain's work in conjunction with the The Friars Club is one of the Office and the Admissions Of• landlords by passing along infor• oldest student organizations on fice mation to any interested stu• the PC campus. Formed in 1928. The Friars Club is a non-profi'. concern Dillon Club dents the club acts as a service organi• The organization for commuter organization which is budgeted To achieve their goal of a The Club's officers are Cheryl zation to the College community students at PC is the Dillon Club, by the school Several functions united student body, the club Groccia. president; Paul Mer• The original intention of the which tries to unite the com• are organized each year by then, sponsors various social events lino, vice-president; Kalhryn club was to be a welcoming or• muters with the rest of the for the benefit of charity organ such as mixers and boat rides to DelSignore, secretary; Lou Zam- ganization to visiting athletes, College. help everyone get together Much zations such as the Meetinf marelli, treasurer, and Kevin based on the Coreen Key Club of Street School to which the spniii of their profits go to charity Sheehan, social chairman. The Dartmouth College. The Dillon Club was organized organizations, to whom they are week activity proceeds were do club holds weekly meetings at Over the years, their duties nated. back in 1966 to bring the com• one of the campus' biggest con• which members discuss upcom• have changed and expanded. muters together, because they tributors. ing events, form committees Their main function now is to The club is made up of 55 mem felt they were not being fairly which realize the planned events, "sell" PC to prospective students bers, 54 percent being seniors, S represented in the College com• Travel packages from different and report on the progress of and their parents by giving them percent juniors, and 14 percent munity. agencies are also lined up committees already undertaking a tour of the campus. sophomores. Prospective mem This goal was soon achieved, through the Dillon Club This projects. Interested students year several low-costing trips Other Friar Club activities are bers are interviewed and choser. however, by having a club mem• may join the club by signing up in ushering home hockey games, on the basis of their personality ber seated both on the Student were planned for Florida, Ber• the office during the first week of muda, and Hawaii. assisting at registration and and ability to convey the overall Congress and the Board of Gov• classes. graduation, and organizing the spirit of the college. ernors Also, a Housing Authority has INFORMED That's What Cowl readers are. Each week, 22 times a year, The Cowl reports fairly, accurately and quickly on all that happens at Providence College - and more. Even graduates find The Cowl a valuable addition to their new homes. To receive The Cowl next year (22 issues), send four dollars in check or money order (payable to The Cowl) to The Cowl
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19. ) When these racers get heyday. When that declined, it 39. ) There are three female By Frank Fortin and city. bored, they stop at the Haven was used as a mental health dorms: Aquinas Hall (named John O'Hare 11. ) There you'll find three movie theaters (not counting Brothers' trailer diner, parked center. after a guy who spent his time Brown's movie program), a slew next to City Hall. There, wieners 30. ) PC bought that property writing in Latin), McVinney Hall 1. ) Meagher Hall, one of the of bars, clubs, club-bars, costing 40 cents, prepared by the ( which was coveted for at least 10 ( named after a late bishop from three women's dorms on campus, bar-clubs, exotic food places, fastest cook this side of Betty years) in December, 1974, for Providence) and Meagher Hall is pronounced "Mar," not boring food places, a revolution• Crocker, are available. The $780,000. (named after someone, but we "Meeger." ary book store, a college book weird people there are part of the haven't the foggiest who Mr. 2. ) Pitchers of beer at the Rath- store, a regular book store, a cost of the wiener. 31. ) The vacant lot on Smith Meagher is). skellar ("The Rat"), the school's McDonalds', a frozen yogurt and Street near the Newport Cream• recognized drinking establish• 20. ) The Biltmore Hotel, on the ery used to house the Elmhurst organic pie food place, an IHOP, 40. ) The rest belong to the men. ment, cost two dollars for Bud- Plaza, used to be a fancy place, Academy for Women. When the your mandatory hanging-out 41. ) "Hockey pucks" can be weiser and Miller, $1.75 for Fal- until it closed down. Now they're school moved and the buildings corner, and about everything found spawning in the grounds staff, and Narragansett sells for rebuilding it for next spring. were razed, PC bought the pro• under the sun, mostly on Thayer around Raymond Hall. They con• $1.60. Watch out for falling cinder perty, just in case they couldn't Street. blocks. sist of vulcanized beef shapi i 3. ) The cheapest beer in the get Chapin and needed room. 21. ) City Hall is the gray build• into flat discs. They are mo t College area can be consumed at They sold it in November, 1975, to 12. ) That is, except for your ing which looks like it was taken plentiful at evening time. Louie's on Douglas Ave., where a private developer. native ethnic neighborhood cur• off the set of "Monty Python and drafts are 25 cents. iosities. Federal Hill ("The Hill," the Holy Grail." 42. Sports tickets are sold I i 4. ) Another bar within walking 32. ) The gate on the Chapin as opposed to "The hill," which is 22. ) The area at the base of the second floor of Alumni Ha . distance is Bradley's Cafe. Pitch• property on Eaton Street near College Hill on the East Side) has College Hill, which is the wide Season tickets cost the equivale I ers are. $2.25, bottled beer is 65 Fennell Hall is open during the the strongest congregation of road between the Hospital Trust of a dollar a game (they must I ; cents, and drafts are 50 cents. day, but closed at night How• Italo-Americans in the state. Tower, RISD and the court• bought together), and are so i 5 1 Still another College bar is ever, you can still sneak through Atwells Avenue is the center of houses, happens to be the widest by squeezing between the gate around November. Single ticke s the Wooden Naval, opening spor• the Hill. Here, people double-and bridge in the world. No fooling. cost $1 50 and are on sale a fe t adically, where the policy is and a fence. triple-park without a second 23. ) Westminster Mall was the weeks before game time. usually to charge two or three thought, cross the street as if they first pedestrian mall in Rhode dollars for all the beer you can 33. ) Laundry tickets cost 30 own it (they might), and run Island, built in 1965. Compared to drink all night. The Naval is cents, and they can be bought at 43. ) Free skating for students s another wide variety of busi• those which have been construc• located on the PC campus in the the Bookstore. They are made of available at Schneider Arena nesses, the scope of which com• ted since then, it is small, but cellar of Raymond Hall, a men's super-breakable plastic, and can (corner of Huxley and Admira ) pares to the East Side. until recently, it was an exciting dorm. be used for either washers or around noontime five days 13. ) Although there is an East place to be on Saturday after• dryers. They give you a 30- week. 6 ) The local fast food outlet is Side to Providence, there is no noons. E&J's Pizza. Its most popular minute wash and a 60-minute dry such thing as a "West Side." PC, 24. ) One street over, Washing• 44. ) The front part of Harkir "delicacies" are the large cheese actually, is part of the West Side, ton Street, houses the Trinity Hall was constructed in 1917, am pizza ( $3.05 plus tip) and assorted 34. ) Besides selling books, the which is better known as the Square Repertory Company, one the rear part of the building was sandwiches E&J's on-campus Bookstore also takes care of Smith Hill and Mount Pleasant of the nation's finest and most added a little while later. Aquinas counterpart is the Mural Lounge school supplies, record albums, area. controversial theater groups The Hall was the campus' secord on the first floor of Raymond, and a few household items such 14. ) Speaking of the East Side, season opens in November and building, added 25 years lale- open from 7 to 12 p.m. on week• as detergent, soap and extension there is much more to it than just ends in April. Last year, Of Mice Albertus Magnus, Joseph and days, until 1 am. on Fridays and cords. It is located in the base• Thayer Street (noble though it and Men and King Lear were two Stephen Halls were added il 2 a.m. on Saturdays. ment of Harkins Hall. may be) South Main Street's of the plays produced. quick succession 7. ) Annie Street lawn parties string of clubs and restaurants, 25. One street over from that is 35. ) The Gift Shoppe in the should be avoided at all costs. which have opened up only in the the Providence Civic Center, one Slavin Center ( Lower Level ) sells Annie St is a local thoroughfare last three years (making it the of the most aesthetically-pleas• tee-shirts, pennants and other PC 45. ) The second major expan• on the way to Brad's. chic place to be), is another big ing arenas built. PC plays its souvenirs, along with greeting sion occurred in the 1960s, when, 8. ) For out-of-staters, a "cabi• area to go to basketball games there, and it cards, posters and toiletries. starting with Raymond Hall (not net"' is the local dialect for a milk 15. ) Therefore, Engine Com• produces a lot of concerts, Rhode named after Raymond Patriar• 36. ) Your mailbox in the Union shake with ice cream, a coffee pany No 2 is not a two-story, red Island Reds hockey games ca), the newer buildings were shows a tendency to collect all milk is actually milk with coffee- brick building with two big gar• (AHL), and a variety of other added. Slavin Center was the last sorts of third-class mail and flavored syrup in it. and some age doors. It has one door, and a things. building completed, in 1971. Rhode Islanders actually put very mean-looking bouncer notices. Most of these aren't 26. ) One block down is the home important, but some things, like vinegar on their french fries. A 16. ) "The Left Bank" exists on of Rhode Island's largest and grades, checks from home and "grinder" is in a reality a sub• South Main Street, but you won't 46 ) There used to be small best newspaper. The Providence "Dear John-Mary" letters, war• marine sandwich, which is also find the Seine (or any resem• building (nicknamed "The Shoe- called a hero sandwich, torpedo Journal-Bulletin. Almost every• rant special interest. blance thereof) near there. All one in the state receives it. box") on the lane between Mc• sandwich, ad inifitium, ad nau• you'll find is a river of liquid Vinney and Slavin. It was tom 27. ) Broadway got its name be• 37 i For a male to enter a seam. which looks like green anti• down when Slavin was built. cause the street is wide. The only woman's dorm (legally) he must 9. ) Don't laugh at Rhode Is• freeze. theatre there is a pornographic stop at the desk in the lobby of the 47. ) The library used to be on landers' unique accents. They 17. ) The last two years, they movie house. Interestingly, the the third floor of Harkins. It was tend to be very defensive about dorm, give his name, the name of had fishing contests in that river. Internal Revenue Service is one the woman he would like to see, derisively called "The Book them. Anyway, most people The only things they've caught block down the road. Room " really shouldn't talk. Any Boston- and if he can think of it, the phone are very confused eels. 28. ) Providence College is 104 number. The attendant then asks ians out there? 48. ) The current library won an 18. ) Kennedy Plaza, is. at acres big Of these acres, 26 of the woman if the young man's 10 ) The East Side is one of the award in 1970 for architectural night, the most popular race them are on the other side of presence is honored. If so, he is first places to visit after your design. track in New England Starting Huxley Ave., which used to be the free to proceed. garbage is unpacked. Brown Uni• about 1 a.m.. about 50 cars will Charles V. Chapín Hospital. 49 i The front lawn of Slavin versity, the Rhode Island School circulate through the Plaza at 38.) For a female to enter a used to be a parking lot in front of of Design, Moses Brown Prepar• Aquinas Hall. slightly faster-than-usual speeds, 29. ) The Charles V. Chapín male dorm, she must place her atory School and about a dozen frying to catch the eye of one Hospital was one of the most hand on the doorknob, pull open 50.) To keep up on campus Protestant churches make up the from the opposite sex, or just renowned disease-control cen• the door, then ambulate up the news, read The Cowl each week. most interesting portion of the trying to be cool. ters in the nation, during its stairs to her desired destination. We don't miss anything. Wednesday, June 15, 1977 Page 11 As I was heading out back to my car, 1 finally saw what I had Campus isn't been waiting for - one of the first signs of fall The book store was getting its first shipment of books, just as sure as every robin the same now will fly south. As I was passing Harkins Hall, By David Amaral of the front doors being boarded quietly contemplating rising tui• Have you ever wondered what up. Security might have been in tion, I was hit on the head by what the campus is like during the their office inside, but it's often felt like a piece of paper Looking summer? I mean, does it turn hard to tell up to see where it had come from, green like the rest of the world, or Strangely enough, the library I saw many pieces of this green is it deflated and stored away for was one of the few places open on paper oozing out the window of a few months? the campus. But that's all if was the treasurer's office Working on this summer edi• - open; there was nobody inside. tion has given me the chance to Large murals of winter scenes I immediately tried to run up to view the scenery around here had been painted over the win• tell them about the leak, but just during the off-season. Yes, every• dows to keep up the morale of the as I got halfway up the stairs, the thing looks nice with the flowers staff. paper came rushing down like a and the leaves, but there's a kind I took a seat downstairs in one waterfall and pushed me back out of stagnation about the place that of my old classrooms. This is a the door. I understand everyone gives me the chills room where over many years, on the second floor died of as• 1 tried to find some other stu• lecture upon lecture had been phyxiation. dents around, so the first rea• spoken. I ran my fingers along Anyway, I'm back home now sonable place to look was the the floor to see if any knowledge and plan to stay away from the student union To my surprise, had built up, but all I got was campus until the normal learning the building was barren, with one dust. season begins again. Summer music, 1977:
Ann Wilson, the Grace Slick proving over what was already look-alike, improves her vocal very fine. Forget the nostalgia; technique and displays a little Pass the Salt. That Crow less mimicking and a bit more Sure Tastes Good individuality in both writing and singing She plays a responsive In a dramatic reversal from an Plus: Live Beatles, Heart flute, and Nancy also plays a earlier (January, 1977) state• mean blues harp. The back-up ment, I now state than Boston By Frank Fortin American Soap Opera from the pattern The best songs are "Kick band, a little clumsy the last (the group i isn't all that bad, A few interesting things are Great American Band, is far It Out" and Nancy Wilson's (the time, siems to have improved after all Thanks. Bob Also, I happening this summer in music. behind them The show is profes• blond guitarist) solo perform• stand corrected on the intricacies Some are a little disturbing. sional and cool. I'll be in the front ance and her own dreamy "Treat Overall, a better product, im• of reggae. Thanks, mob Perhaps the most disturbing is seat. Me Well." the creeping menace of nostalgia -Disco is going to be strong for the 1960s The Beatles Re• again. This music sort of reminds union Bandwagon is one example me of the reaction to rock and roll of this craze, as is the release of a many moons ago: "It'll never Beatles' Live Album ( see below ), last ... It's far too rude ... That the interest surrounding the dancing is disgusting." Crosby, Stills, and Nash reunion, I think the bad reaction to disco and assorted other things. may be (note the qualification, Contrary to what you might folks - I'm not sure) part of a think, those who crave for the subtle racial prejudice against 1960s have rather short mem- what is essentially a black form ones More precisely they have of music I mean, what white Led rather selective memories. They Zepplin-type of musician will emphasize and idealize the wouldn't feel threatened by spirit of purpose which ac• something totally out of his field? companied the protest move• Especially if it sells'' ments, the love movement of the -Rolling Stone magazine is hippie culture, the alleged going to be bought by Rupert euphoria of the Summer of Love Murdoch (the guy who bought ( 1967—10 years ago. further re• New City's Press Machine) and fueling the Nostalgia Machine), we'll have cover spreads on the and general good time when we Beautiful People every issue supposedly were young, carefree, (You mean that's already hap• innocent, fun-loving, purposeful, pening? Well, then.) and full of candy and spice and everything nice A Review Here and There "Beatles Live at The Holly• Of course, that is only half the wood Bowl," Capitol Records: story — or as the 1970s would This is another Nostalgia Special have it, those truths are no longer which happens to be a very fine operable. The opposition to the record in its own right. The young people had that same sort material, recorded in 1964 and of spirit of purpose, which means 1965 is very good, concentrating that whatever the kids did, the on the hard rockers. oldies did back - often stronger The show opens with "Twist than the original act, because and Shout," off the Vee Jay they had more power (read: Introducing the Beatles, and fin• money) at their disposal. ishes with Little Richard's "Long The "euphoria" is total hog- Tall Sally." In between these wash, too. People were murdered great songs we have a technically in cold blood in Los Angeles and fine, energetic recording, with Memphis (our best young lead• nice intros by John and Paul, a ers), at Kent State and in Jack• good vocal by Ringo ("Boys"), son, Mississippi. and of course, the screaming And people were murdered and girls. What else is new? murdered others for no good rea• I like this album The technical son, halfway around the world. quality is matched by the excel• There was anger, confusion, lent musicianship. This refutes anarchy, and mostly fear when altogether the rumor that the things were at their most active Beatles were terrible live (Mc• moment: Hardly the stuff of Cartney often admits this), be• which nostalgia is made. cause during only one instance So forget all that nostalgia (McCartney's vocal on "Can't poppycock. There were good Buy Me Love") does the per• things in the 1960s, but we won't formance slack off from the al• find them bv re-reading "The bum product. Prophet" or listening to Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club George Martin, the "Beatles' Band. We find them today. producer, did a good job in pro• With That Over With... ducing this album. Perhaps what Here are a few things to expect is most interesting is the weight this summer: of material on that first, lesser- --Crosby, Stills and Nash will known, Vee Jay album. They do live happily ever after, or at least the material superbly, which until Neil Young gets jealous and seems to support Lennon's con• insists on joining. They don't tention that the Beatles were only want him (he messes them all a shadow of themselves after up), but he'll join and what could they became famous. be a rather pleasant collabora• "Little Queon," by Heart, Por• tion will be another in the long trait Records: One of last year's string of bitter disappointments success stories came true I hope I'm wrong, of course. (Dreamboat Annie, the platinum -Peter Frampton will sell a lot album, spawned gold singles of records again. I haven't heard "Magic Man" and "Crazy on I'm In You. the new one, so I You,") returns with a better al• won't make any outrageous state• bum, though a less rowdy one. ments as I did this winter I'll Only one song, the opening wait until September when I've "Barracuda," is poor Then fol• heard it. Just you wait. lows a series of three lilting, soft —Fleetwood Mac's concert this songs, followed by a very good July 7 at the Civic Center ought to rocker, "Kick It Out." The sec• be a good one. Rumors, the Great ond side follows roughly the same Page 12 Wednesday, June 15, 1977 The Year in Review By Dan Foster liked. An estimated crowd of over the peace on their way back from the approval of Patricia Davis dent Carter's inauguration in Upon arrival last September, 2700 students, faculty, and Brad's. It was also learned that and Mark Greenberg to the Washington as well as gain first PC students were greeted with alumni jammed the Slavin Cen• the Wooden Naval had been board, and also, the long-awaited hand knowledge of the legislative the problems of an overcrowded ter for the enjoyable evening. operating without a license and decision concerning a junior vot• process. campus, due to the 1023 freshmen PC Theatre Arts opened its sea• therefore had to be closed. Stu• ing member was approved. The theatre arts department admitted for the fall term. So son with the "whodonit" story, dents were urged to remain calm presented its most touching and crowded were the dormitory con• Rashomon. Harkins Hall was ef• over the issue, and the College most successful performance of ditions that many freshmen were fectively transformed into a Jap• tried to impress upon the public A serious political matter arose the year with the highly-acclaim• forced into seeking off-campus anese forest as the scenic designs that PC was not an "alcoholic concerning a law suit being ed musical. Godspell. apartments. suggested a mysterious oriental institution." The Wooden Naval brought against the Grant In• Extensive work was completed aura. was eventually re-opened. firmary, its doctors, Testa and In sports, the basketball Friars over the summer on the Chapín The BOG and promoter Dick The Class of 1980 greeted their O'Reilly, Roger Williams Hospi• continued their winning streak by property. Many of the depart• MacDonald moved a step further families during the annual Par• tal and also Rhode Island Hospi• trampling Canisius and Niagara mental and administrative of• toward establishing PC as a ents' Weekend. Parents were tal by a former student, James while PC's trackmen posted an• fices were moved into Howley major concert location by placing given tours of the campus, and Rooney. Allegedly, the persons other first-place finish in the John Hall. The Hindle Building was four bands on the same bill. Rizz, were also honored at a sherry and hospitals mentioned are re• Magan Memorial Relay Pousette Dart ' Band, Pure hour and dinner. sponsible for Rooney's perman- Prairie League, and Meisburg March and April - March and and Walters all performed in April brought two vacations and Alumni Hall to a small, but ap• welcome relief from winter's preciative audience. drudgery. Sex was the topic of discussion Many students returned from during the month as the Forums Florida and Bermuda sporting on Human Sexuality were spon• smiles and tans and great expec• sored by the Counselling Center tations about Bruce Spring• and the Chaplin's Office. Topics steen's concert. No one was let ranged from contraception to down homosexuality. The forums were well attended, and highly praised Michael Delaney was selected by their audiences. new editor-in-chief of The Cowl, PC students returning to cam• John Mullaney became general pus from Bradley's Cafe via manager of WDOM, Frank Mc- Annie Street came under fire by Aleer took over as the editor of the College and the City of the Alembic, and most other Providence According to neigh• campus organizations held their bors, the street had become annual banquets and elected a "lovers' lane" for the students their new officers who also had been annoying the residents by vandalizing pro• News of another tuition in• perty and using vile language. crease was greeted with under• Rev. John A McMahon, O.P.. The junior class had the cloud ent parapalegia. PC has denied standable dismay and the law assistant vice-president for stu• of the liquor license chaos hang• that it is guilty of the charge of school became an issue once dent affairs McMahon expressed ing over their heads as Ring negligent treatment. again with the Faculty Senate the College's regret for the situ• Weekend festivities took place. rejecting its institution. In May, ation, and stressed the hope that The activities, however, went on Student Congress compiled its students would take it upon them• Rev Thomas R. Peterson, as planned and the crowd repre• own feasability report on the selves to correct this behavior. sented the largest Ring Weekend OP,., president of the College issue and voted in favor of estab• attendance ever. The activities and Judge Joseph Weisberger, at Theatre was not limited to the lishing the law school. included a class party at the a meeting with the Student Con• Friar's Cell this month. The converted into a multi-purpose Cooper Gallery, a hockey game, gress, answered questions con• troupe of National Players from area to be used for mixers, class and of course, the formal at the cerning the proposed law school. These months also held their Washington's Catholic University functions, and. of course, class Chateau de Ville. Father Peterson, while stating share of tragic and near-tragic converged on Alumni and presen• that he believes PC is a logical moments. Junior Ellen Doherty registration. ted a well-received production of The club football team was vic• The school year's entertain• location for the school, empha• was seriously hurt during a mis• Shakespeare's Much Ado About torious in a battle with the hap following Irish Night, but ment opening came on Saturday, Nothing. undefeated University of Lowell, sized the fact that the Dominican September 18, as the BOG pre• institution's commitment to the recovered gradually without ser• which meant the championship ious complications. Senior Mary sented the rock group Orleans in The football team was enjoying undergraduate college would still for the gridders. In hockey, the Bevilacqua's situation was far concert. Sharing the bill with victory as it scored a 14-8 win have top priority. Judge Weis• Friars won their opening game more tragic, however. On March Orleans was the well-known over Worcester State, upping its berger stated that establishing a with a 4-3 win over Merrimac. 10, she was killed instantly in an Rhode Island band, Beaver law school would be a way of record to 2-1. The soccer team As was expected, John Treacy automobile accident in Smith- adding to PC's prestige and repu• Brown. The audience response was not as fortunate, as it ab• led the PC harriers to the New field, R.I. signaled a good social opening for sorbed its first defeat of the England Cross Country title. tation for scholarship. The issue the year. season, a 3-2 loss to URI. Bob Treacy also captured the individ• is presently still under consider• In sports, the campus was Misevicius, starting center for ual title, with the NCAA's and ation. The Theatre Arts Department hopes for the national title just production of Shaw's Saint Joan two weeks away. A pleasant In sports, the hockey team was well-received and evidenced surprise came as the jayvee coasted to a 8-5 win over St. Law• the department's progress in squad pulled together to cause an rence. The basketball Friars bat• many areas, particularly in set upset victory and also capture tled to an 82-71 victory over URI design and construction. the title. in a thriller which spot-lighted December - The long-awaited two of New England's best May - May brought the inevit• Corporation meeting was finally teams. The Lady Friars upped able - all those papers were held on December 7 Among the topics on the agenda was the elec• tion of a faculty senate member as well as junior and senior mem• bers to the Corporation itself. Also to be discussed was the pos• sibility of adding another voting member from the student body to the group. The additional voting buzzing over Sly Williams' deci• the basketball team, was de• member would change the ar• sion to enroll at URI, after it was clared ineligible to play during rangement of one voting senior reported that the basketball first semester due to academic and one observing junior in the scholarship hopeful was going to deficiencies. body to two voting students. play for PC. The unusual circum• November - Early in Novem• Sell-out audiences for the stances of the change puzzled ber, students became uneasy Friar's Cell production of One Coach Gavitt as well as most of over the decision to limit cam• Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest the student body pus liquor sale to the Rathskeller. necessitated the scheduling of an October - The calendar for The decision was the result of a additional matinee performance. October was marked by enter• meeting that had originally been tainment. As always, the Okto- called to discuss the renewal of In sports, while most PC stu• berfcst was the highlight of the the Bradley Cafe liquor license. dents were home enjoying Christ• month. Ticket scarcity, unfortun• Many irate neighbors opposed to mas vacation, Friar fans were ately, did not allow as many the renewal charged PC students decking the halls of the Civic people to attend as would have with vandalism and disturbing Center, as the Friars beat the odds and stunned the nation's number-one ranked Michigan, 82- their basketball record to an un• finally written and all those ex 81 in a double overtime thriller. blemished 8-0 by handing a small ams were finally taken Rev. Ter• The win boosted the Friars na• Bentley team a 69-45 loss ence J Keegan, O.P.. announced tional ranking. that he would be stepping down February - February was from his position as chaplain to marked by renewed interest in devote more time to scholarship January - SNOW was the word and the College dedicated the everybody was talking about up• campus elections. Office contend• ers campaigned hard and the soccer field on Lower Campus to on return to campus New Eng• the memory of Wilmot Glay land was .experiencing its worst voter turnout was surprisingly winter in over 20 years So severe high-over one-half of the eligible was the storm that PC was forced voters made the effort to exercise Amidst all the parties, spring to cancel all classes on January their right to"vote weekend festivities, and Com• 10, the first time this action had mencement Week festivities been taken in over five years It was also a month in which came the sudden realization that many students embarked on in• for many, the four year stint was Politics also stormed the cam• ternship programs, many of over One phase had ended and a pus. The battle for the Presi• them arranged through the poli• new one was about to begin. dency of the Student Congress tical science department One Though undergraduates lightly found Joseph O'Neill opposing program in particular, the Pell- wished each other a "good sum Richard Leveridge Leveridge Beard Internship Program, en• mer, seniors were being wished captured the crown with 33 per• abled seniors Jim Marusak and and wished each other a "good cent of the student body voting. Bill Humphrey to attend many of life.'' It was a time for reflection The Corporation meeting saw the festivities surrounding Presi- as well as anticipation Wednesday, June 15, 1977 Page 13
Clockwise from top left: Iloi k ey Friars' Colin Ahern sends a puck netward against Brown; the brain trust of the remarkable 9-4 women's hockey team: tri-cap- tain Sue Reicheld, head coach Tom Palamara, tri-captain Deb• bie Sharpies, assistant coach Bill Brennan. and tri-captain Jane Paulumbo; The Emerald Isle's Mick O'Shea: Head hoop Coach and Athletic Director Dave Gavitt; A High-Spirited Sue La- Crosse cheers the Friars on; Joe Hassett hits on another shot from the inside; Poetry in motion. Women's Field Hockey; Ron Wil• son's skates happily from PC; Bob Cooper sending the opposi• tion into one of his patented "Cooper Stupors"; The School's newest, roughest sport. Lacrosse (say, who were those masked men?); Frosh flash LynnSheedy.
Cowl photos by Mike Delaney, Corey Shaker and Tom Maquire Page 14 Wednesday, June 15, 1977 Sports year in review: An up and down season
By John O'Hare of Rick Zolniez and the passing of College sportsmen, notably Vin and Frank Fortin quarterback Mike Lee it looked Cuddy, Ray Flynn '63 and Vinnie The final win-loss breakdown is as if PC just might have the Ernst '63. Sports Notebook probably buried somewhere in necessary momentum to take the the pen and paper mire of club football national title. March - The climactic month By John O'Hare trial National Classic, and Provi statistics, but nonetheless, 1977 However, in the finals the Friars for basketball and hockey was The foot and toe problems that dence has entered into negotia was an interesting year for were routed by Westchester, 48-0. more of an anticlimax this year, have plagued junior forward Bill tions with Kentucky and the Uni• Providence College athletics. The The Vikings' running attack did as Holy Cross continued its hex Eason throughout his hoop career versity of North Carolina for track squad continued its it, rolling up an incredible 342 over PC with a 68-67 victory in the at Providence may be over playing a nationally televised tradition of excellence while the yards. ECAC New England finals. The Eason recently had a toe opera• game. Start saving those pennies basketball and hockey squads PC could take solace in the fact Friars were invited to the NCAAs tion and should be at maximum now for season tickets, kiddies both enlivened an otherwise tha Ron Hammond, the team's anyway, but were eliminated by strength for the season. The gloomy winter. In spring, a new sterling lineman made all- Kansas State in the first round, Waterbury, Conn., resident had PC soort. lacrosse bloomed and conference. 87-80. experienced some problems with the golf squad put forth an es• Kudos were also in order for his left foot this past season The hockey team was even less pecially good showing in the Mike O'Leary, captain of in• fortunate. After finishing eighth NCAA's. tramural flag football champs, Congratulations go to Ivan's the Villa. O'Leary was awarded in the regular season, they were Boys and Richard's Pub, who paired with Clarkson, the East's won the men's and women's In women's sports the Lady the first annual IM award number one team. A disastrous Basketball coach Dave Gavitt divisions respectively, in Intra Hockey Friars stood out with a 9- presented by The Cowl and the first period made the Friars' (assuming he is still coach) will mural Softball Brian Burke was 4 record and the hoop unit made Athletic Board. being on the short end of a 6-3 wait until sometime in July be• a season long standout for the the playoffs. With all that athletic Chris Potter's tip-in at buzzer score inevitable. fore naming any successor to the 'Boys, and Sue Walsh, Karen excellence crammed into one gave Holy Cross a 67-65 win over assistant coach position. The spot Johnson, plus Cindy Sullivan year some sort of recap is in PC at the Colonial Classic title became available when Nick stood out for Pub. order. Therefore, the following is held in Boston. PC led by as many The women's basketball team Macarchuk left school in April to an informal roundup of the top as seven points with five minutes did a creditable job in iinishing take the head iob at Canisius sports headlines of 1977. left but it was for naught. Bob sixth in the EAIAW Champion• College in Buffalo. Thus far no Cooper was named Classic MVP ships. Especially satisfying were September - PC's recruiting "obvious candidate" has sur• for his 14-point, 18 rebound victories over archrivals URI story of the year centered around faced from the over 100 appli• performance. and UConn. "the big one that got away," cants, reports publicist Mike namely, Sylvester "Sly" The definitive high water Tranghese. Williams who changed his mind mark of the Providence Oakie's Alkies took the basket• on the first day of school and basketball effort was easily their ball intramural championships. decided to matriculate at neigh• rousing double-overtime win over Buggies Blades were hockey boring URI. Williams went on to first-ranked Michigan, 82-81. Bob champs, the Silver Skates The hockey squad has an espe• enjoy an excellent freshman year Misevicius, just off probation two were women's hockey leaders cially ambitious schedule lined and nearly rewrote the Rams' and the 8-Balls were volleyball games earlier, fired in the up this winter. The Friars will record book. Williams was an kings. winning 12-foot bank shot with play every Division I school in the especially interesting sidelight in three seconds left. the two PC-URI hoop clashes, East and five top-ranked Western Friar center Bob Cooper had which unsurprisingly the Friars powers Before the ECAC season blocked 10 shots (five in the first After a rough start three years won. begins PC travels to the Midwest four minutes) and was backed up ago, the women's hockey team for games with Bowling Green Its still true October - Providence hosted by fellow co-captain Joe soared to an impressive 9-4 and Ohio State. Then during Grandma knew the value of the first annual R.I. In• Hassett's 21 points. It was truly a record, posting seven straight Christmas vacation, St. Louis, conservation and recycling We tercollegiate Tennis Tour• game to remember even for the victories to finish the year. Minnesota and Minnesota Duluth need these practices now more nament, hosting six schools and most casual of Friar fans. are on tap It adds up to a total of than ever For some modern ideas about how to reduce waste, send 36 players. The Friars finished 31 games second behind Brown, thanks to a The inaugural season of the PC (or our Iree booklet, "The Case (or Materials Conservation superb effort from freshman lacrosse team was headed by Peter Lyons. graduating Tom Spignesi. The cross country squad Practices began on the Dore Hall environmental defeated archrival Northeastern parking lot while the fields were The Black and White's basket• to stretch the Friars' dual meet still not navigable. ball program features new addi• action record to 34 straight victories and tions, Wisconsin and Pennsylvan• give them the number one ia, plus one old nemesis, Louis• foundation ville. The Cardinals will be in the position in New England and the April - Quietly, during April 724 Dupont Circle Building Civic Center this year. Holy Washington. D C 20036 second spot in the country. vacation, Nick Macarchuk, Cross should highlight the Indus• .The Black and White's hoop assistant basketball coach left hopes dimmed considerably PC to be head coach of Canisius when starting center Bob College. Dave Gavitt, head Misevicius was declared coach, was disappointed but not academically ineligible for the surprised: "We've always known John Schiffner: first semester. Misevicius, along when you get good assistant with teammate Bill Eason, coaches you can't keep them missed seven games of the permanently." schedule. A good arm, glove November - PC's club football team ended its regular season .Ron Wilson, three-time ail- with a convincing victory over American played the end of the By Al Palladino thing was against URI last year the University of Lowell, 24-0, season with the Toronto Maple What makes a good third In extra innings, I just missed a which gave head coach Chef Leaf farm club, the Dallas baseman? Well, he has to have a homer to win it and my next time Hanewich's boys a 6-0-1 record in Blackhawks as a center. He was good arm along with a good up, I hit a shot with the bases conference play, plus the NE. switched to that position to take glove. He doesn'thave to be quick jammed to the first baseman to Collegiate Championship. advantage of his skating ability of foot but he does need a good end it. Hell, was I mad!" The beat went on for the and to minimize any drawbacks bat. At Providence College, the After college, John would like harriers as they obliterated the for his small size. man who fits this description is to play professional ball. opposition to win the New Bob Misevicius hits for the double the player profile of this sum• Realistically, he knows his England title. John Treacy overtime win against Michigan. mer's edition, Friar third sacker, chances are slim but he would turned in an especially brilliant The golf team roared to an 11-2 John Schiffner. still welcome the opportunity performance, shattering the old January - The PC women's start under head coach Joe "Schiff," a life-long resident of Schiff also would consider going Franklin Park record by 25 hoop squad set a torrid pace, with Prisco. The team's success was Dover, New Jersey, has been a into teaching and coaching. A seconds. six straight victories. Freshman prompted by the entrance of four starter during his entire baseball social studies education major at new players from the previous Meanwhile, the basketball flash Lynn Sheedy keyed the career. At Morris Knolls High PC, he taught history at Slater fall's squad. squad served notice that all was outburst. School, John played varsity ball Junior High in Pawtucket this not lost by beating a tune on Trackman John Treacy all four years while being an all- past winter. Admittedly an easy Athletes in Action, 81-65. continued his routine excellence May - May's big story was the state selection his last three. marker, John found it an ex• Newcomer Dwight Williams was when the track season moved first sub-four-minute mile ever Although recruited by Seton Hall cellent experience for himself. the hero, scoring 21 points, five indoors for the winter. Treacy by a PC runner, by Mick O'Shea and the University of Miami, Schiffner also has his own assists and four rebounds. smashed the two-mile meet at the Drake Relays in Kansas. Schiffner chose PC. views on baseball todav He The hockey team opened its record at the Dartmouth Relays, O'Shea was the last leg of a four- "Coach Nahigian impressed dislikes astroturf tremendously season on a winning note, also, turning in a 8:44.8. mile relay team which shattered me," recalls Schiff. "He has a He feels that it takes away from outlasting pesky Merrimack February -- Basketball the existing PC mark for that super reputation along with a the skill of the game. College, 4-3. Brad Wilson, a year• grabbed most of the headlines event by 16 seconds. good knowledge of the game. "It gives players base hits on long standout led the way with this month with successive vic• Also, the smallness of the campus routine ground balls," explains two goals. tories over Canisius, Niagara, St. influenced me." Schiff. "People say it is a truer At the same relays John The Black and White's season Bonaventure and URI before As a freshman, John made an bounce but there is no way a line Treacy lost out to Jack Gregorio finale was a disappointment for PC's 14-game winning streak was instant name for himself. He hit drive should bounce over an of the Colorado Track Club by 0.8 them but it would have been a halted by Louisville, 68-64. It .313 and showed a knack for outfielder's bead. Bad hop base of a second in setting a PC record roaring success for almost any wasn't a total loss for Joe hitting in the clutch as evidenced hits make the game exciting. On in the 10,000 meters of 28:49.3. other team. The harriers finished Hassett, who was named game by his 20 RBI's. Sophomore year the other hand, I like the ninth in the NCAA finals held on a MVP of the Louisville debacle by was so-so as his batting average aluminum bat. You can count on flat course in Denton. Texas The the Gillette Trac II division, .PC's two top trackmen were dipped to .203. But still, Schiffner a good grip and the bat is always bright spot as usual was Treacy, therefore earning PC a $1000 doing well, but the baseball team hit when it counted by knocking balanced properly. And I don't who finished fourth and achieved check for the school's general wasn't after dropping 10 games in in 18 runs Last year saw him have to worry about which way all American status scholarship fund. a row. lead the squad in ribbies with 14. the label is facing." American status. This season, Schiff had nothing Co-captains were named in One of the Friars tri-captains but hard luck. Off to his best start .PC's soccer squad saw its soccer and club football. Pete this year (along with Mike Cuddy Brian Burke played seven ever, he was injured in a season come to an abrupt halt in Drennan and Jim Rabadán are and Joe Marcoccio), Schiffner's games with a Philadelphia Flyer homeplate collision against their first post-season tour• the soccer co-leaders and Paul arm is probably his most en• farm club after deciding to give a Bridgeport. Even though John nament - the ECAC Northern Galietto and Jack Coyne are their during asset. Not usually a pro hockey career a chance and missed close to a third of the Regionals. They lost in the first football counterparts. pitcher, John still might possess asking Harvard Law School to season, he was able to fashion a the best fastball on the team. round to second-seeded LIU (the The hockey Friars' biggest eventual winner), 5-1. Still the wait a year to accept him. .271 average while knocking in a win of the season was over New team-leading 15 runs. season was one of the best in a Hampshire by a 7-4 margin Maybe Schiff isn't the most while for the booters, who Brian Burke keyed the four-goal John Treacy and Joe Hassett "Freshman year was special," gifted athlete around and his finished with a 9-6 record. first period that gave PC the tied for the PC male Athlete of remembers Schiffner. "I hit for chances of playing in the majors December - After bashing edge. Ihe Year, an award presented at the cycle against Brown and the aren't too good. However, at PC Norwalk Community College, 20- PC's Athletic Hall of Fame the annual sports banquet at the team made the Eastern playoffs. John Schiffner is going to be a 6, behind the explosive running inducted nine former Providence end of the year Personally, the most frustrating tough guy to replace. Wednesday, June 15, 1977 Page 15 Treacy finishes strongly, Recruiting season, 1977: Cagers nab 4; but O'Shea doesn't By John Mullaney hand, was able to concentrate on Pucksters get 8 For John Treacy it was a revealed that he has successfully his running and consequently attracted two top-notch athletes One is the Boston Herald's choice as the Basketball Player of the successful effort in the toughest won that race." track meet in the United States. to PC in Brian Dillon and Gerry Year in Massachusetts At Providence he could very well be the Deegan. Dillon is from Chicopee, For Mick O'Shea, however, the As a result of his performance heir apparent to Bob Cooper's departed position as the Friars' Mass., and is the younger brother National NCAA Championships in the NCAA Championships and "designated dunker." of PC trackster Dan Dillon. Brian proved to be a disappointing for his record-breaking efforts Another is described in glowing terms by track coach Bob Amato was the Massachusetts state conclusion to a superb four-year throughout the season, Treacy as "a runner who can make an immediate contribution to the cross-country champion this year career here at Providence was named to the ail-American program. He could be in the same class as John Treacy and Mick and "should help us con• College. track team by the National Track O'Shea." siderably," said Amato. In discussing next year's hockey squad, Coach Lou Lamoriello Treacy, a 5-8, 135-pound junior, Coaches Association. That honor flatly states, "I'm very happy. We're still a very young team and who has spent the majority of the put John in a category of his own - Deegan, meanwhile, is from we have three or four new people who could move right into the 1977 track season breaking that of being the first athlete in Ireland and is one of the most starting lineup." records throughout the East, the history of PC to be named to highly regarded runners in his Providence College's recruiting drive for talented high school finished in fifth place in the both the cross-country and track country. Jerry chose Providence athletes is just about over. Collectively speaking, the class of 1981 10,000-meter run in the national ail-American squads. over both Washington State and will contribute roughly 25-30 student athletes to the PC athletic finals, held this year at the Texas El Paso and reportedly cause. Individually, though, some of those scholarship recipients University of Illinois. Treacy's good enough to step into the track Reflecting back on the just could be among the most talented high school seniors to showcase time was 28:41. completed season, head man line-up immediately and raise some eyebrows. their talents for the Black and White for years. O'Shea, who graduated from Amato sounded pleased. "I didn't Basketball - The Friars currently have four recruits for next PC less than two weeks before his think that we could have sur• At the present time, Coach year. Ernie Delgatto, a 6-6, 205-pound forward from Bronx, New- trip to the Midwest, failed to get passed last year's efforts, but we Amato is awaiting to hear from York, is another addition of the "Fun City Express" which has past the qualifying race as he did. We accomplished this year one more talented Irish prospect given Providence previous all-City choices John Nolan and Bob placed seventh in his section. The everything we set out to ac• for next year. That runner's Misevicius. Delgatto averaged 19.4 points and 13.8 rebounds per top six runners advanced to the complish. It was a superb effort decision may be influenced game for Mt. St. Michael's High School. final meet. all the way." somewhat by John Treacy, who Rich Unger from Ontario, Canada, is the first Canadian to attend "It was one of those days in was scheduled to see him shortly PC on a hoop scholarship. Unger is a 6-9 forward-center prospect. which he just couldn't put it Regarding the recruiting after arrival back in the home Rindge Tech in Boston sends the Friars a pair of all-state together," said O'Shea's coach situation for next year, Amato country. selections. Rudy Williams, a 6-7 center, comes to Providence with Bob Amato. " I think all of the excellent credentials Williams recently won the yearly Boston activities surrounding Shootout all-star game's national dunking contest Rudy finished graduation that took place at with a per ¿ame average of 20.9 points, 15 rebounds and five assists. school took its toll. Our NCAA Can he provide the spark that Cooper's dunking did? Time will tell. championships are like a world Jerry Scott is a 6-4 torward who, with teammate Williams, gave championship and the smallest Tech tv o consecutive Eastern Mass. Div. II North Championships. diversion of mind during Scott hit for a 23.6 average in high school preparation is going to hurt, and Track - There are two additions to the Black and White's most it did." successful varsity team. Brian Dillon, younger brother of cross "The same thing occurred two country standout Dan Dillon, is scheduled to attend Providence in weeks previous to that to John the fall. He was the reigning Massachusetts cross country Treacy at the IC4A track meet," champion his senior year at Chicopee High. continued Amato. "John had Gerrv Deegan is another in a lon'4 line of outstanding runners taken his mind off track during from the Emerald Isle. Great things are expected from Deegan, a the final exam period and as a Dubliner who is reputed to be among the best Irish runners in his result placed third in the 5000- age group. He is expected to move right into a starting role at meter run. Mick, on the other Providence Hockey - At present eight freshmen will be skating for the Black and White this winter. John Sullivan, a forward from Bloomington, is the one representative from Minn, this season. "Mick" Other Westerners are defensemen Tom Woodcock and Bruce Garber, from Missouri and Wisconsin respectively Tony O'Sulli- van and Steve Evangelista are both prospects from New Hampton Prep. Four-year Giving the squad a more local flavor are Tony Santullo t forward ) from Austin Prep, Mass and Steve O'Neill a forward from Framingham, Mass George Susce from Needham rounds out the list. legacy Baseball - Coach Alex Nahigian's recruiting is still ongoing, but Steve Delia Pasta, a catcher from Cumberland, has signed and In 1973, he broke the ice by hockey players O'Neill and Susce will participate also becoming the first Irish runner to Women's Athletics - Helen Bert, women's athletic director has enter the ranks of the PC un• announced five recipients of partial athletic aid grants for next dergraduate population. This season. Many of the recruits are multiple sports standouts and will year, after four brilliant years in continue to participate in more1 than one sport at PC. America, Michael O'Shea of Kathy Lenahan from Orange, Connecticut, will concentrate on Limerick, Ireland, headed home hockey, Softball and possibly field hockey. She was the Amity with some positive feelings about Regional High School Woman of the Year in '75-76. his experience. Constance Richer's sport is hockey. Richer is from Marlboro, Mass . and competed in the Marlboro Youth Hockey System. "Overall, I have good reflec• Joan Finneran is a basketball and volleyball notable from Notre tions on my years here at PC and Dame High in Hingham, Mass. She has a lot of potential in in America," said the slender volleyball. trackster. "We were received Sue Hudson comes to PC from St. Xavier High in Providence. very favorably by individuals She's all-state in basketball and volleyball and should continue both here at PC and elsewhere. I think sports in college that when we came here there Mick O'Shea. exhibiting his talent. Cindy Flood from Seymore, Conn., is currently tri-captain of her were adverse feelings about high school's Softball team. That will be her major athletic interest foreign runners competing in •Photo By Mike Deloney at PC. America. But by our coming I believe we helped raise the A disappointing year: head with Friar pitchers. "upgrade the program" and standards." In the spring, the baseballers continue PC's "great baseball will travel south to the sunny tradition." O'Shea won the New England skies of Florida to play a total of Championships in his first three Friar nine hitting slump nine games against minor league years of competition for PC and squads of the Boston Red Sox, the made annual trips to the NCAA Detroit Tigers, and the Texas cross-country squad during both Rangers. According to Nahigian, his sophomore and junior years. forces 13-19 record it will give his hitters a chance to By John Mullaney old coach. "After the game, Ed face tougher pitchers than they Mick's track accomplishments To put it mildly, the 1977 Bessinger presented me with the will face during the year and were highlighted this year by his Providence College baseball game ball and it had 200 written pitchers a chance to battle with sub-four-minute mile run in the team had a less than spectacular on it. That was the first I knew some talented hitters. Drake University track meet and season. They completed their about it." "The exposure and competition his victory in the 5,000 meter race -schedule with a losing record of Besides that one experience, will be great for us," said the at the IC4A Regional meet at 13 wins and 19 losses. Nine of Nahigian failed to note any bright veteran coach. "The best part, Perm State. those defeats, though, were by a spots in this season and im• however, will be the fact that the mere one run. mediately turned his attention to games will not count on our As O'Shea admitted, however, That statistic pretty well points next year. record." his collegiate career has been out the Friars main problem this "I can't wait for the season to The gloomy baseball picture of filled with its "ups and downs." past spring - hitting. Whereas in start. I'm not a loser and for that this season will hopefully be Most of those downs came as a the past, three or more players reason I'll be looking forward to improved next year by the result of physical ailments which could boast batting averages of bouncing back next year." recruitment of four quality plagued Mick almost annually. .300 or better, this year only one "Our problem this year was Dlavers. Thev are Steve Delia His cross-country efforts this individual, Ed Bessinger, could that we didn't have the top-flight Posta of Cumberland H.S. in year were hampered by a make that claim. hitters who could come through Rhode Island, Steve O'Neill of stomach ailment and as a result, Framingham, Mass., George One of the few highlights of the for us during our slump," ex• the Irishman failed to claim the Susce of Edam, Mass. and Dennis recently concluded season was plained Nahigian. "That put a lot New England Championship for a LaGasse of Swansea, Mass. All of the 200th career victory of Coach more pressure on everyone else fourth time. In the other years, these athletes will fill spots on the Alex Nahigian. That came at on the squad to come through." cold-weather illnesses had squad that are in need of help at lona College after the Friars And they didn't. To remedy drained O'Shea of his strength the moment. captured both games in a double that, the Friar coach has several and set him back in his track header. For Nahigian, who has things in store. To make sure that next year is season preparations. been in charge of PC baseball for The first will be the acquisition not a recurrance of this past the past 18 years, it was a very of hitting nets purchased by the season, Nahigian plans to con• tinue his fall tryout program, his In his future, the PC grad is ratifying as well as surprising Friends of Friar Baseball. They Coach Alex Nahigian winter conditioning program, planning to participate in the 1978 ay. will be utilized during the fall t and his lengthy season schedule. -Photo By Tom Magolre European Championships and "I had no idea that it was my baseball program session and All three are designed to perhaps the 1980 Olympics 200th victory," said the 58-year will allow PC hitters to go head to Page 16 Wednesday, June 15, 1977
Hassett gets his break: Sonar's a Sonic
By John O'Hare possibly in the second round by Reynolds, Northwest Louisiana, Opportunity has knocked for the Chicago Bulls. But Chicago seventh round), the situation Joe Hassett. After four years at made an eleventh-round trade looks good for Hassett. with Buffalo that gave them the Providence College and roughly Thus far there have been no 13th pick in the lottery. The Bulls 500,000 jump shots, Sonar's bas• contract negotiations between then used their first and second ketball career has gone on to its Hassett and Seattle manage• picks to select guards Tate Arm• next logical progression: the pro ment. PC hoop coach Dave Gavitt strong of Duke and Mike Glenn of game. is acting as Sonar's advisor, but Southern Illinois. Childe Joseph, resigning local- because of obligations to the boy-makes-good success story American Basketball program, One thing definitely in Has- was picked in the third round by Gavitt is currently in Yugoslavia. sett's favor is, of course, that When he returns contract talks the Seattle Supersonics on the Wilkens is a former PC guard and will be initiated. June 10 NBA draft day. a superb performer during his At present Hassett is consider• Hassett received official notice Friar hoop career. ing playing summer ball in the late that afternoon when a wire LA summer league, at Seattle's service reporter called. He was More important than any urging. the second player picked by alumni loyalty, however, is the "Wilkens said that they're hav• Seattle GM Lenny Wilkens (Jack fact that Seattle's veteran guard ing a team down there and they'd Sikma, center, Illinois Wesleyan, corps isn't all that solid. The like me to come. He sounds very was the Supersonics' first choice) Sonics' shooting guard Fred Car• optimistic about my future," and one of 10 Eastern area colle• ter is playing out his option and stated Joe. "I'm just happy to gians picked. the team's backcourt ace, Slick have a chance in pro ball. I'm "Of course I'm very happy to Watts is reputedly unhappy with really looking forward to it. The be picked," Hassett enthused his contract arrangement. travel and the distance don't Tve spoken to Wilkens since the really bother me." draft and four or five Seattle Coupled with the facts that Bob Opportunity has indeed newspapers They're going to let Wilkinson, the team's promising knocked for Joe Hassett. From me know in the hear future about first-year guard from Indiana here on it's up to Seattle and his going down for a press confer• was traded and that the Sonics fabled jump shot to decide what ence." only drafted two other guards in the result will be. It was originally thought that late rounds (Bucky O'Brien, Seattle, sixth round, and Bill Bob Cooper, Co-captain with Hassett might be drafted sooner. Hassett this past year, was selec• ted by the Kansas City Kings in the sixth round. Cooper had his best year ever at PC from the center position. For the Kings he Ladies lose, 15-4, is projected as a power forward prospect. to Harrington Golfers By Steve Latimer ners on. The lead was short-lived, Joe Hassett, chosen by Seattle, as seen In Friar action this past as the Wrams came back with year. The Providence College Lady four runs of their own in the third NE Champs, Friar Softball team followed the inning off Lady Friar hurler Beth lead of the men's basketball and bagley and went on to an 11-7 golf teams in participating in victory. Elaine Nizolek and Shar• post-season tournament play on McCarthy paced PC hitters but stalled when they hosted the first annual with two hits apiece. Cold, rainy weather proved to Is UCLA in R.I. Association of Intercol• The loss forced Providence to be the determining factors in the legiate Athletics for Women soft- play a third game on that same unsuccessful conclusion of the ball tourney on May 6-7 at Glay afternoon. Ledgard was again on Providence College golf team's Memorial Field. the mound as the Black and season on June 10. The Friars Gavitt's future? White prevailed over sixth seed were forced to pack their bags One of the pitfalls of being be available to confirm or der j The six major colleges, URI, Bryant, 9-4. Providence scored and head home from Hamilton, recognized as a bright young the rumors. He gets back froi 1 Barrington, Bryant, RIC, Brown all nine runs in the fourth inning, NY. that day as a result of their coach of a team with a national Europe on that date after wor and PC, competed in the double- aided by three consecutive field• elimination event to determine failure to make the final cut in the reputation is that as soon as any ing on an American basketb; I ing mishaps by Bryant. Nancy St. 80th NCAA Golf Championships big basketball job becomes avail• exchange in Yugoslavia ai 1 the top collegiate women's soft- Ives had three hits for the Friars. ball team in the state. Providence at Colgate University. able, like it or not you're a vacationing in Europe. Mea • finished with a tourney record of The next morning found a PC was representing the possible successor. while, back in Providence nolxx i [ 2-2 and was eliminated by Bar• weary PC squad once again NCAA's District I in the tourney Just ask Dave Gavitt. When except a few newspapenw 1. rington, the eventual winner of taking to the field, this time after emerging as champions of John Wooden retired as head from the West Coach contact! 1 the tournament. against first seed Barrington Col• Division I in play at the Pleasant coach from basketball power• the school. ^^Bl lege Valley Country Club on May 5, 6. house UCLA two years ago, the However, the spokesman fro n On the season, the Black and PC headman and another up-and- the LA. Times has stated th tj Providence, seeded fifth in the Nizolek drove in two runs with White posted a 16-4 mark and coming young coach, Louisville's UCLA will probably make a tourney, started in convincing a double as Providence jumped picked up the first place trophy in Denny Crum were mentioned as decision in the near future, proM fashion, upsetting third seed out to a 4-0 lead. Barrington the Salem State Invitational held prime possibilities for the vacant ably in two or three days." Woid' Brown University in the opening dashed all hopes of an upset by the last weekend in April. That position. from the West Coast is that Cun- ! game, 7-4. Virginia Ledgard scoring five runs in the second was the first leg of the Friars' Now that Wooden's one-time ningham may have the insice! throttled the Panda hitting at- inning and again in the fifth, eventual trip to the Champion• successor, Gene Bartow has left track on the prestigious but prei. ship competition in the Empire UCLA to start a basketball pro• sure-filled post State. gram at the University of Ala• Crum, Louisville head coach "We started off with some good bama in Birmingham, which will and former UCLA assistant hatj golf in the beginning. " noted field a team for the first time in supposedly committed himself c Coach Joe Prisco, "and we kept 1978, just like before, Gavitt, a long-term agreement with tie improving. I have to give a lot of Crum and a new addition, Gary Kentucky-based school, whicil credit to the sixth and seventh Cunningham, Bartow's former logically enough leaves Cunninj ham and Gavitt. men on our squad, Brian and assistant are the primary names Kerry Reilly. They played some being bandied about. Time will be the final judge very steady golf in those positions But until June 21 Gavitt won't though. and a number of victories that we gained came from their play." In the NCAA tournament play itself, John McMorrow, the num• ber-one golfer on the squad throughout the spring, finished the initial three rounds with a total of 238 (79-82-77). He was fol• lowed by Colin Ahern with a 247 (78-85-84). Matt Zito with a 248 coasting to a 15-4 victory, elimin• (81-82-85). Tim Cauley with a 251 tack, giving up just five hits. PC (80-86-85). and Bob Milich with a made good use of its seven hits, ating Providence from the 265 ( 88-93-84) scoring five runs on three hits in tourney. Mary Teufel chipped in the second inning. Carmen Ross two hits to a losing cause. and Cathy Little led the Lady Friar attack with two hits apiece Barrington, which had gotten off to a rocky start by dropping See Bunny's PC had little time to savor that its opening round game to fourth initial victory, as they immed• seed RIC. roared through the rest iately played a strong ÜRI squad, of the tournament, defeating seeded second in the tourney PC URI, 3-0. and RIC twice. 5-3 and Sportsdesk jumped out in front, scoring five 8-3. in copping the title. runs on seven hits, assuming a 5-3 second inning lead The big blow Jo Anne Avedisian. RIC left Page 14 in that inning was a base-clearing fielder, was named most valu• double by Little with three run- able player in the tourney.