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Published by the Parents’ Association/La Salle University/Philadelphia, PA 19141 April, 1987 Volume 3 Number 2 Martha Martha Ledger by Photo

New La Salle Library Expected Parents Suggest to be Completed by 1988. Changes for 1987 La Salle University’s new library, currently under construction on the southwest corner Parents’ Weekend of 20th Street and Olney Avenue, is expected to be ready for occupancy by September, The fourth annual Parents’ Weekend is 1988. The new library, which will have a capacity for 500,000 volumes and provide slated for October 17 and 18. Tradi­ seating and study space for 1,000 students, was designed by Shepley, Bulfinch, Rich­ ardson, and Abbot, of Boston. The 105,000 square foot structure will contain three full tionally, that increasingly popular event floors with a fourth “ stack-supported” floor providing additional capacity. has been held in November in conjunc­ tion with the Students’ Government As­ Librarians have been preparing for the sociation’s Open House; that is, Parents’ automation of library functions con­ Day on Saturday; Open House Day on current with the construction of the Plans Underway for Sunday. In an effort to respond to building. Supported by a $650,000 125th Anniversary parents’ input for an October date and grant from the Pew Memorial Trust, lib­ the need for programming athletic rary staff have been converting the lib­ Celebration events for parents and students, the rary’s bibliographic records to machine Committee will sponsor both days— readable form to create the database In 1988, La Salle will celebrate its October 17 and 18. which will become the library’s elec­ 125th anniversary at a time when a The change of date was made in res­ tronic “ card” catalog. A Request for Pro­ number of historic events are “ coming ponse to data drawn from the 1986 Pa­ posals for an automated library system together” at the University—the en­ rents’ Day evaluations. Parents who re­ was issued in early February; current larged physical campus itself, the res­ sponded were overwhelmingly positive plans include the selection of the system toration of the Belfield farm and the about the satisfaction they derived from by late Spring, 1987 and installation of Peale estate, the revised curriculum, and the day. hardware and software in 1987 and half of 1988. When the new library opens, the construction of the new library. Many did recommend that, if possible, La Salle faculty, students, staff, and For the purpose of arranging a fitting the weekend occur earlier in the Fall se­ alumni will enjoy not only an aestheti­ observance during the academic year mester. A typical respondee wrote: “ Any cally pleasing and comfortable environ­ from September, 1987 to May, 1988. possibility of moving Parents’ Day to ment in which to use the collections but Brother Patrick Ellis, F.S.C., President October? Since we’re out-of-town pa­ rents, our first visit after bringing our technologically up-to-date computers has appointed an ad hoc committee daughter to campus in early September for public use. drawn from all segments of the campus was November, which is fairly close to New Research Service community and chaired by Brother Thanksgiving when she’ll be coming The Library and the Academic Com­ Daniel Burke, F.S.C., President Emeri­ home. Also, the chances for better puting Department introduced a new re­ tus, and has charged it to: weather in October could offer the pos­ search service, which has proved to be • define the themes and focus of sibility of outside activities. That would popular. Previously, researchers who the observance be far more appealing to us than the were compiling a list of references on a • arrange a calendar of events, with grey November days.” topic either consulted the library’s ref­ emphasis on the regular occasion The Athletic and Recreation Depart­ erence materials (i.e., card catalog, pe­ of the academic year, the Fall ment staff were particularly interested in riodical indexes, etc.) or requested a Convocation, Parents’ Day, Open moving the date to mid-October. They continued on page 3 continued on page 2 continued on page 2

1 125th Anniversary Ann Drobile, Mt. St. Joseph Academy, demy, Lisa J. Sterling, George Washing­ continued from page 1 John Dullea, St. James H.S.; Peter ton H.S.; Bethann Albertelli, Bishop Eldredge, Archbishop Wood H.S.; Paige House, Signum Fidei Dinner, McDevitt H.S.; Tami Bach, Paul VI H.S.; L. Eshelman, Ephrata Senior H.S.; Charter Day, Commencement, Donna Marie Bailer, Little Flower H.S.; Dominic Esposito, Holy Ghost Prep.; Suzanne Brownholtz, Camden Catholic Homecoming, and so forth. Robert W. Farrace, La Salle H.S.; • relate the program, whenever fea­ H.S.; Catherine Cabungcal, St. Basil’s Michael Frattone, St. John Neumann Academy. < sible, to other occasions during H.S. the year, the anniversary of the Stacy Dehner, Bishop Kenrick H.S.; Stephen Gelovich, St. John Neumann Cristina Foley, St. Hubert’s H.S.; Gina U.S. Constitution, the renovation H.S.; Michael Johnson, North Pocano of the historic Belfield farm, the Girardi, St. Maria Goretti H.S.; Margaret H.S.; Maureen Kehoe, Holy Cross H.S.; Haines, West Catholic H.S.; Michael dedication of the new University Andrea Kelly, Nazareth Academy; Kim Library, and so forth. O’Hara, West Catholic H.S.; Jill A. Pren- Kraus, Monroe Twp. H.S.; William dergast, Archbishop Kennedy H.S.; Car­ The committee has begun its meetings Kunz, Northeast H.S.; Brenda Lenox, and is now seeking suggestions from all olyn Reilly, Cardinal Dougherty H.S.; Sterling H.S.; Kenneth J. Leyden, Arch­ Jennifer L. Rupprecht, Archbishop areas of the campus for developing reg­ bishop Wood H.S.; Patrice McCaulley, Wood H.S.; Jude Sedliak, Roman Cath­ ular occasions of the year within the Holy Spirit H.S.; Beth A. McSherry, Bis­ framework of the anniversary, as well as olic H.S.; Kristin M. Shapren, Arch­ hop McDevitt H.S.; Daniel F. Maier, bishop Wood H.S.; Eric Sullivan, St. presenting those special occasions Archbishop Ryan H.S.; Christina Mazza, John’s College H.S., Washington, D.C. which will highlight La Salle’s accom­ Marple Newtown Senior H.S.; Jennifer plishments during its 125 year history. M. Mellor, Little Flower H.S.; J. Gavin Parents’ Weekend For example, the History and Political Muir, La Salle H.S.; continued from page 1 Science departments are planning a pa­ Maura Nolan, Gwynedd Mercy Acade­ were enthusiastic about programming nel on “The Containment Policy after my; Laura Porter, St. Huberts H.S.; Ber­ and directing events for parents and stu­ Forty Years” in November; the English nadette Profeta, Highland Regional H.S.; dents for Sunday, October 18. Members department, in collaboration with Yale Christopher M. Putro, La Salle H.S.; of the Parents’ Committee felt that this University Press and the Smithsonian Jennifer Lynne Reed, Gwynedd Mercy would add a new and worthwhile di­ Institution, will host a conference at Bel­ Academy; Cathyann Ries, Nazareth mension for the 1987 event. One pa­ field on Charles Willson Peale and Academy; Jennifer Russo, Merion Mer­ rent summed up the 1986 experience: William Wordsworth in October. cy Academy; John Shade, Walkersville “This is positively the best way I know of The anniversary will also be good time H.S.; Areta Shpon, Villa Maria Acade­ bringing parents - students - college for reunions of department alumni, stu­ my; Taras W. Sowirka, La Salle H.S.; closer together . . .and, it was beautifully dents and their parents. Several related Kimberly Susan Toomey, Villa Maria executed; we look forward to next year’s departments are planning to hold indivi­ Academy; Philip Treiman, Lower More­ Parents’ Weekend.” dual meetings and follow them with re­ land H.S.; Richard J. Windish, Sales- Thanks to concerned La Salle parents, ceptions on campus. Student represen­ ianum H.S.; Michele C. Zelinsky, Coun­ the Parents’ Committee are busily at tatives on the committee are discussing cil Rock H.S. work planning a better and fuller Pa­ ways to make the annual Open House a The 1987 Christian Brothers’ Full Aca­ rents’ Weekend for the fall. very special occasion; the Student Af­ demic Scholarship recipients are as fol­ fairs area is giving thought to ceremo­ lows: Maria Bilotti, Wildwood Catholic nies like the Opening Mass and Com­ H.S.; Thomas Booth, North Catholic Parent Group Fights mencement; on March 20, 1988, the H.S.; Diane Brady, Lansdale Catholic entire University will celebrate its 125th H.S.; Donna Brady, Lansdale Catholic Teen Alcoholism Charter Day. An exhibition on the his­ H.S.; Stefanie Brown, Paul VI H.S.; tory of the University, a concert by the Sean Bryan, Cardinal Dougherty H.S.; “ Alcoholism is clearly the biggest pro­ Curtis Institute Orchestra, and special Christopher M. Davis, Archbishop Wood blem our youths face today,” explains publicity programs have been proposed. H.S.; Joanne Dolack, Archbishop Ryan Arthur R. Shuman, Jr., Pre-Law Pro­ In the next few weeks, the committee H.S.; Marion J. Ferry, Bishop McDevitt gram Director here and President of the hopes to define a theme for the year H.S.; Kathleen A. Gallagher, Cardinal Caring Parents Council for combating which will reflect the character of La O’Hara H.S.; Christine A. Glackin, St. alcohol and drug abuse. Three-fourths Salle as a lively teaching and learning Hubert's H.S.; of today’s teenagers drink regularly. community. John McGoldrick, West Catholic H.S.; Nationally, twenty-one teenagers are By mid summer, the Committee plans Marianne McLaughlin, Cardinal Dough­ killed daily and 265 are injured every to publish a comprehensive calendar of erty H.S.; Kyle Maryanski, Bishop Egan day as a result of alcohol related acci­ events that will take place thoughout H.S.; Martha T. Mullin, Camden Cath­ dents. the 125th anniversary year. olic H.S.; Edward O’Donnell, Father Shuman stresses that alcoholism is five Judge H.S.; Jacqueline Ray, Merion times greater in the present generation Mercy Academy, Denise Siwinski, Arch­ of youths than in past generations. Shu­ man continues by saying that no longer bishop Ryan H.S.; Lisa Smith, Lansdale 1987 Scholarships can colleges be blamed for corrupting Catholic H.S.; Francis G. Steiner, Arch­ Announced bishop Ryan H.S.; Michelle M. Stewart, Brother Emery C. Mollenhauer, F.S.C., St. Hubert’s H.S.; Shamin Tejani, Paul Provost, announced the following 1987 VI H.S. winners of Full Academic University Partial University Scholarships winners Scholarships: are as follows: Amie Balandovich, Abing- Rosa Amaral, Cardinal Dougherty H.S.; ton Sr. H.S.; Kathleen M. Buchanan, Hamid Bassiri, Msgr. Bonner H.S.; Gwynedd Mercy Academy; Kathryn Christopher T. Bond, Archbishop Wood George, Coatesville H.S.; Kathleen T. H.S.; William P. Carey, La Salle H.S.; Leardi, Cardinal O’Hara H.S.; Rebecca Christopher Day, Bishop McDevitt H.S.; McGowan, Philadelphia High School for Michael E. DiFebbo, La Salle H.S.; Girls; Shelly Pizarro, Philadelphia High Joseph DiScienza, Paul VI H.S.; Lisa School for Girls; Richard Poulson, La Donahue, Council Rock H.S.; Judith Salle H.S.; Michele Rand, Nazareth Aca­ Arthur R. Shuman, Jr.

2 Teen Alcoholism books and articles can then be retrieved larious portrayal of “Agnes Gooch” in > continued from page 2 from the library or from other libraries Music Theatre’s production of “ Marne”. through the interlibrary loan service. Dan Schiff last appeared on stage with students into drinking. Presently, the The entire process is easy to use and Music Theatre as the romantic lead in colleges are receiving students who free. “ Bells are Ringing” . Since then, this have been drinking already for six years. In time, and with continuing support busy, talented actor has appeared in The average age to start drinking is a from the faculty, students should be­ many professional roles throughout the very young 11.6 years. This results in a come fully competent in using com­ country. You may remember him in high 92% of college students who drink, puters as part of the research process. “ Forbidden Broadway” and “Do Black of whom only about 30% are actually of This new skill, while still only a supple­ Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?” legal drinking age. ment to traditional information-gather­ “Annie Get Your Gun” is one of Ber­ What can be done to combat teenage ing techniques, should prove neverthe­ lin’s greatest musical comedy successes. drinking? Shuman answers by stressing less to be useful to students who later The witty and off-beat book is by Her­ the point that parents must be tough go on to graduate school or business. bert and Dorothy Fields. Together, and learn to say “ no” to teenage drink­ they’ve woven one of the richest stories ing. They must communicate the mes­ and scores ever written in the history of sage of responsibility by reminding their Parents’ Fund Update the American Musical. Some of the children that the legal drinking age is glorious music includes, the comically twenty-one. If the child is not twenty- Nearly 400 La Salle parents have con­ brash “Anything You Can Do”, the lush- one and drinks, the child is acting irres­ tributed $22,000 toward the 1987 Pa­ ly romantic “They Say It’s Wonderful”, ponsibly, Shuman, a father of five, con­ rents’ Fund goal of $35,000. As a result the engaging “The Girl That I Marry”, tinues to say. of four phonathons staffed by students, the sunnily optimistic “ I Got the Sun in A group of parents from Lower Merion 508 parents pledged $24,000. Nearly the Morning” and of course, the bulls- High School in 1978 began taking re­ $4,000 of the 1986-87 pledges are out­ eye tribute that’s become the theater’s sponsibility for their youth’s lives when standing. national anthem, “There’s No Business they formed a group called Caring Par­ Dick and May Duszak, chaircouple, Like Show Business” . ents. The group came about after an and the Parents’ Committee have ex­ Don’t miss “Annie Get Your Gun” at alcohol related accident killed two stu­ pressed their gratitude to parents who La Salle Music Theatre. Four weeks dents and seriously injured another. have contributed. They urge those who only! From July 8th through August Caring Parents has grown, presently have pledged as well as those who have 2nd, with performances Wednesday consisting of 82 school parent organiza­ not made their contribution to do so be­ through Sunday. There’s a special dis­ tions in the Philadelphia area joined to­ fore the end of this year’s Parents’ Cam­ count for La Salle parents, students and gether to fight alcohol and drug abuse paign, June 30, 1987. alumni! For reservations and informa­ among elementary and secondary tion, call the La Salle Theatre, Box schools. The council sponsors various Office at (215) 951-1410. programs and helps new parent groups La Salle Music The production will be produced and to form. Caring Parents holds a full day directed by Brother Gene Graham, F.S.C. conference with national speakers on Theatre Announces Alcoholism at Villanova’s Connelly Cen­ ter yearly. If any parent is interested in Summer Musical forming a Caring Parents Chapter in “Annie Get Your Gun” , the classic Irv­ Financial Aid their child’s school, they can write to Art ing Berlin musical comedy that took Shuman, Box 354, La Salle University Broadway by storm in 1946, is making Update or Caring Parents Council, 9 South a classic come-back at La Salle Music On October 17, 1986, President Bryn Mawr Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA Theatre this summer from July 8th Reagan signed into law the Higher Edu­ 19010. through August 3rd at the Dan Rodden cation Reauthorization Act of 1986. As Shuman is quick to point out that Theatre. a result, some changes will take place parent involvement should not end at which may affect students applying for high school graduation. He feels that financial aid at La Salle. The most note­ there is little involvement at the college worthy change concerns individuals level. Shuman is involved in the various who wish to apply for Guaranteed Stu­ alcohol education programs on campus dent Loan consideration. and would like to see a group of parents Effective immediately, all GSL appli­ and students form a task force to con­ cations must file a Pennsylvania State front the problem of alcoholism at the Grant and Federal Student Aid applica­ college level. tion. This form is needed in order to de­ Colleen Durkin Dan Schiff termine an individual’s eligibility to ob­ Library This is the show in which Ethel Mer­ tain GSL funding. Failure to submit an continued from page 1 man scored a personal triumph in her application will result in a delay in the portrayal of the fabulous marksmanship processing of a GSL. computer-assisted search from the lib­ champion, Annie Oakley. One of Music Increased verification requirements rarian. However, since there was a fee Theatre’s favorite performers, Colleen make the need to have a SIGNED copy for a computer searches, most people Durkin, will have the starring role of the of parent’s and student’s federal income chose the first alternative. crackshot girl whose aim never falters till tax forms more vital than ever before. In the fall of 1986, with the receipt of a love makes it fail. Dan Schiff co-starred When submitting a tax form be sure the grant from the Ben Franklin Partner­ as the worlds’ champ sharpshooter who information is clearly stated and print ship Foundation, the library launched a falls in love with Annie and enters into a the student’s name and social security new program of do-it-yourself computer zany rifle-rivalry of love. number in the upper right hand corner searching. After a brief training class, fa­ Colleen Durkin, a former La Salle stu­ of page one. culty and students can tap into large dent, is a well-loved favorite of music As always, the Financial Aid Office will electronic databases, input requests for theatre audiences. In addition to star­ be happy to answer any questions you information, and print or “ download” ring in many Music Theatre Cabaret re­ may have concerning these or other the references on their topic. These vues, she’s best remembered for her hi­ matters (215) 951-1070.

3 Sir Peter Shepheard the end of December more than five largely a result of the generous gifts thousand businesses had closed their from alumni and friends. In appreciation To Consult on Garden doors. The panic was on. for their generosity, a special exhibit en­ Somehow, La Salle survived. Enroll­ titled “A Decade of Gifts (1976-1986)” President Brother Patrick has initiated ment went up one third. By the follow­ is being held presently and runs through a project to restore parts of the Belfield ing June the debt had been reduced May 30th. This features a selection of garden, while not destroying new trees from 30 to 18 thousand dollars. Brother some 63 prints and drawings, especially ‘ and foliage nature has provided over Noah, the president of the college, exp­ chosen from a large inventory of gifts. the years. lained that further reduction had not The selected pieces will range from the Dr. Norbert Belzer, Associate Professor been possible because of the various 15th to 20th century and include works of Biology, is in the process of organiz­ improvements that were under way. by such famous artists as Rembrandt, ing the Belfield greenhouses and assist­ New classrooms had been set up and Durer, Corot, Homer, Toulouse Lautrec, ing in the improvement of the gardens’ equipped, new professors hired. At the Picasso and Pearlstein. appearance. The consultant for the pro­ time of the annual report the president ject is the acclaimed London landscape The adventure awaits you. Explore the was negotiating to obtain the services of Lower Level of Olney Flail, the La Salle architect, Professor of Fine Arts and one R. Shelton McKenzie for the chair University Art Museum today! Architecture at University of Pennsylva­ of English. The Museum hours are: Tuesday - Fri­ nia, Sir Peter Shepheard. The highlight of the report, however, day 11 to 4; Sunday 2 to 4. Please call Sir Peter has been responsible for re­ was the library. In one year the collec­ (215) 951-1221 to confirm the schedule. storing many historic gardens, including tion had more than doubled, growing historic Williamsburg, Virginia. He has from three thousand to seven thousand already visited La Salle’s Belfield a few volumes. Three thousand books “of a times. He will visit again in the near select character” had been added. Exten­ future for additional consultation on this Congratulations sive runs of such serials as “ Notes and project. Queries, The Dublin, Brownson, Edin­ Explorers The basic concept behind the gardens’ burgh, other popular and scientific restorations is not to disrupt the present Reviews , the Catholic World, Philoso­ on the condition, but rather to reveal parts of phical Transactions (Cambridge), Intel­ the past. Various historic garden spots NIT lectual Observer, and kindred works were will be identified with a sign. Once the added to the library.” In addition “the his­ Success project is finished, tours will be esta­ torical and literary portion of the library blished with maps pinpointing these has been increased by about a thousand specific historic garden spots. The re­ volumes.” mainder of the landscape will be main­ Thus Brother Noah contributed to a tra­ tained allowing the visitor to use his or dition whose continuation is seen in the her own imagination to envision the around campus new library now under construction. simple days of years past. Food services inaugurated its newest Although the majority of the work has eatery and night club, called Inter­ been completed on the Belfield build­ missions and Backstage respectively. ings, there is still a need for restoring Museum Exhibits New features include “ Mocktails”, some the historic grounds. Charles Willson Decade's Gifts new varieties of food, and regularly Peale, original owner of Belfield, took scheduled entertainment from the Phila­ great interest in designing elaborate It’s one of La Salle’s best kept secrets. delphia club scene. . Men swimmers landscapes filled with various plants, But to the art lover, it’s no secret that won their 4th consecutive M AAC Con­ stonework, paths, contours, waterfalls the La Salle University Art Museum is ference Championship taking 14 of and a gazebo. Parts of his landscape one of the finest in the city. 15 individual events. . . La Salle’s radio work are still intact, but remain some­ The ten year old museum houses a station WEXP is one step away from an what hidden under the plant over­ rich and varied selection of paintings, FM license . . . After 11 years as assis­ growth. drawings, prints and sculptures. Special tant, Pat Farrell succeeds Bud Wilkin­ features include the five hundred piece Through the help of Sir Peter and son, who resigned after 17 years as Susan Dunleavy Collection of finely others, Belfield’s past will come alive at head soccer coach to devote more time printed and illustrated Bibles and a var­ La Salle. to his full time position in industry. . . ied selection of Tudor revival architec- Black History Month involved eleven tured wood works from the Christian different programs including presen­ Brothers’ Anselm Hall, previously known tations by Judge Juanita Kidd Stout pages from the past as Ronaele Manor, Elkins Park, Pa. (Black women progressing), Sonia Brother Thomas Warner, F.S.C. The museum’s fine collection of art is Sanchez (poetry reading), and Rev. Director of the Archives Rayford Emmons (Black Catholics).. . The Year The Library Doubled The winner of the Students’ Govern­ 1873-1874 was a growth year for La ment Association’s Tuition Raffle was Salle, one in which a vigorous adminis­ David A. Blasio ’90. . The Pennsylvania tration and devoted faculty overcame Department of Higher Education has hardships to advance the college. The approved the Master of Science in post-war boom was over. Financially Nursing degree. The degree is de­ times were bad, but the youthful and op­ signed to prepare advance nurse gen­ timistic president of La Salle described eralists for clinician and manager/admini­ them as merely “ dull” . Historians, how­ strator roles in both traditional and non- ever, speak of “The panic of ’73” . On traditional settings. Students may opt for one of three tracks offered: Clinician September 8 the New York Warehouse Pablo Picasso (1881-1973), Spanish and Security Company failed, casting a Black Pitcher and Skull. Lithograph ap­ in Adult Health and Illness Nursing or gloom over the business world. Ten pears in “A Decade of Gifts” exhibit. It Role Development in Nursing Manage­ days later the Banking House of Jay was given by Margaret Webster Plass to ment/ Administration both scheduled to Cooke and Company went under. By the La Salle Art Museum. begin in September of 1987.

4 Richmond, VA) on the All-MAAC first F.S.C., Associate Professor in Religion, • • •sports scene •• team...Simmons broke Michael Brooks’ indicated that when the center is open, freshmen season scoring record, with the Philadelphia Industrial Development Frank Bertucci better than 600 points scored...Larry Corporation is interested in bringing Sports Information Director Koretz (sr., G.A.R. Memorial H.S./ Japanese dignitaries visiting Philadel­ Wilkes-Barre, PA) climbed into 11th phia to the Center. Once again, La Salle While the men’s basketball team pa­ place in all-time La Salle men’s basket­ will play an important part in serving the raded through post-season tournament ball scoring during the NIT...The base­ Philadelphia community. play, one other Explorer enjoyed an ball team had a 3-6 record in Florida, “ extra season” . with senior Joe Slane (Archbishop Ryan John Madden, a senior from Council H.S., Philadelphia) picking up two wins parent focus Rock High School in Doylestown, PA, on the mound. Both the Philadelphia Inquirer and the has qualified for the NCAA Diving New York Times carried lengthy articles Championships for the second consecu­ recently about Glassworks of Paul J. tive year. Last season he finished in 31st What’s New Stankard, father of Christine, class of place on the one-meter board at the On The Farm? 1988. Gregory Byrnes calls him a “ su­ NCAA Championships, and he’s earned perstar of the glass art world.” Gallery a second trip to the NCAAs; this year in With Spring in the air, La Salle is be­ owner Reese Palley of Atlantic City says, Austin, TX. ginning to show its beautiful array of “ He’s a genuine genius. The only other natural colors. What a perfect time to American artisan I can think of with visit “ The Farm” — the Belfield Estate at Paul’s international stature is Louis Tif­ La Salle. Eighteenth century restored fany.” Paul Hollister of the New York buildings can be appreciated on the Times refers to Stankard’s superb glass eight acre tract of woods and gardens. A paperweights. . . a study on contrasting variety of trees, flowers and shrubbery glass techniques.” delight the senses. Renovations were completed last year on the historic Charles Willson Peale House and the Gatehouse. Last month, the Carriage House was renovated and now houses Campus Security. Accord­ Also turning in outstanding performan­ ing to John Travers, Director of Secur­ ces at the Eastern Seaboard Swimming ity, the exterior has been kept in the Championships at West Point, New York same colonial look and color scheme as were senior Chris Cummings (Clarkstown the Peale House and Gatehouse, al­ South H.S., New City, NY) and sopho­ though the interior was modernized for more Jeff Gershe (Palmetto H.S., Mia­ offices. Paul Stankard mi, FL), both joining Madden as first- Next door to the Security Carriage Paul attended Salem Technical Insti­ team All-East performers as La Salle House is the Belfield Smoke House. tute where he studied Scientific Glass- finished in 6th place. This house is the new Museum Annex. blowing Technology. He has combined Barb Leutner (jr., Cardinal O’Hara, This Annex will be used as work space his love of nature with his expertise in H.S., Springfield, PA) led the Explorer for museum staff to conduct research. It glassblowing to create beautiful works of women swimmers to a best-ever 12th will also serve as the headquarters from art. His floral paperweights enclose place at their Eastern Championship at which volunteers will conduct tours of wonderful reproductions of nature’s Providence, Rhode Island. She scored the historic Belfield Estate. own bouquets. in three freestyle events for the second According to Caroline P. Wistar, Mu­ Paul’s work has appeared in many gal­ consecutive year. seum Curator, the Smoke House will be lery exhibitions and publications The wrestlers completed a best-ever kept as close to its original form as pos­ throughout the country, Canada and 12-3 season, behind senior heavyweight sible. The interior of the Annex will be England. He also has selected collec­ Mike Stoughton (La Salle H.S.. Philadel­ decorated with authentic American tions in various museums, including Art phia) and sophomore 142-pounder country house furniture. Reproductions Institute of Chicago, The Philadelphia Chris Schubert (Quakertown H.S., Qua- of paintings and sketches of Belfield by Museum of Art, Royal Ontario Museum, kertown, PA). the famous artist, Charles Willson Peale, Smithsonian Institute and N.J. State The women’s basketball team took first will line the interior. The opening of the Museum, to name a few. Flora in Glass, place in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Con­ Annex is slated for sometime this sum­ printed by Spenk & Son Ltd., England, ference’s regular season, but were elim­ mer. in 1981, displays some of Paul Stan­ inated from the championship tourna­ Further down on the farm lies the Bel­ kard’s finest pieces. ment in the first round by eventual field Honeymoon Cottage.The cottage The Stankards reside in Mantua, New champion Manhattan. Senior Allison will serve as the new Asian Center and Jersey, where Paul maintains his studio. Hudson (Plymouth Whitemarsh H.S./ Japanese Tea Ceremony School. Basic Norristown, PA) became La Salle’s 7th repair work has been completed on the 1000-career point scorer for women, Center; Japanese carpenters will arrive and was voted to the All-MAAC first in June to work on an authentic rep­ team. Her head coach John Miller was roduction of a Japanese Tea and Pre­ A glass botanical selected MAAC Coach-of-the-Year in paration Room. A tentative date of by Paul Stankard his first season, and freshmen Sheila September 27 has been set for comple­ displays some of Wall (St. Anthony H.S./Jersey City. NJ) tion of the project. nature’s glory. was named to the All-Rookie team. As a part of La Salle’s 125th Anniver­ Explorer Notes: Lionel Simmons (fr., sary Celebration, the Center will open to South Philadelphia H.S./Philadelphia) the public with a demonstration of a was named MAAC men’s basketball Tea Ceremony in the University Ball­ Rookie-of-the-Year, and joined team­ room. mate Tim Legler (jr., J.R. Tucker H.S./ Coordinator Brother Joseph Keenan,

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Workshops Offered Rest in Peace The External Services Department brings to the attention of parents up­ coming workshops. Commencement 1987 Jenny Dicarlo International Trade Workshop Series: Saturday, May 16, 1987 mother of Monica ’88 Workshop 2 - Financing the Inter­ Baccalaureate Mass — 3:30 p.m. Mary Lou Estlow national Trade Transaction, April 30, Cathedral Basilica SS. Peter and Paul mother of Kristin Schmicker ’90 1987; Workshop 3 - International Mar­ 18th and the Parkway Edward C. Gallagher keting, May 21, 1987; Workshop 4 - In­ Faculty— Senior Reception—5:30 to 7 p.m. father of Mary ’87 ternational T ransaction/Distribution, La Salle University Campus June 11, 1987. Sunday, May 17, 1987 Claire Hisey Health Care Administration: Suc­ Commencement — 1:00 p.m. mother of Michael ’90 cessfully Responding to PaCS, May 8, Philadelphia Civic Center Josephine Massetti 1987. Convention Hall mother of Anthony ’89 Contract Administration: May 14, Civic Center Blvd. at 34th Street James Milnamow ’86 1987. For further information you may con­ Steven T. Strupczewski ’89 tact Patricia J. Kaufman at Albert Zerounian (215) 915-1236. father of Arpie ’90 Lindback Student Recipients Named The La Salle faculty and administrators have announced the Lindback Scholar­ ship recipients for 1986-87. These stu­ dents were chosen on a basis of partici­ pation in extracurricular activities, The 1987-1988 Academic Calendar full-time enrollment, normal progress towards a degree and a need for finan­ Fall Semester, 1987: cial assistance. September 9 Classes Begin The Lindback recipients are: Mark November 2 Mid-semester holiday Coker, Sherri Connelly, Elizabeth November 26-27 Thanksgiving holidays Leneweaver, Maribeth Scholten, December 14 Last day of classes Michael Sepanic, James Valentine and December 15 Reading Day Judi Walsh. December 16-22 Final Examinations December 23 Supplemental Examinations The PARENTS’ NEWSLETTER, sponsored Spring Semester, 1988: by the Office of Development, is published Classes begin twice each academic year. It is mailed to pa­ January 18 rents of undergraduate Day students as well March 7-11 Mid-Semester holidays as the parents of the Class o f 1986. Its goal is March 31 to April 4 Easter holidays to keep parents better informed and more Day classes end closely in touch with the University. The Edi­ April 29 tor and Staff welcome any suggestions May 2-7 Final Examinations or ideas regarding this publication. May 15 Commencement Editor...Brother Charles Gresh, F.S.C. Assistant Editor...Richard Montgomery