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VOL. XXVII, NO. 4 NO. XXVII, VOL. MonmouthMAGAZINE UNIVERSITY Groundbreaking For The MAC Unearthing Joseph Bonaparte’s Royal Residence Memories Of Vietnam Celebrating 10 Years Of Ex-Ed MonmouthMAGAZINE CALENDAR UNIVERSITY O F E V E N T S VOL. XXVII, NO. 4 2007 ALUMNI EVENTS PAUL G. GAFFNEY II President NOVEMBER 1-8 FEBRUARY 16 Alumni trip to Peru, including Machu Wine Tasting JEFFERY N. MILLS Picchu Wilson Hall—6-8 PM Vice President for University Advancement JANUARY 19 Publisher Beer Tasting MARILYNN W. PERRY Magill Commons—7-9 PM Director of Alumni Affairs SPECIAL EVENTS For more information, contact 732-571-3509 or 571-3494 MICHAEL SAYRE MAIDEN, JR. Editor NOVEMBER 9 DECEMBER 1 Sports Hall of Fame Induction Dinner Holiday Ball HEATHER MCCULLOCH MISTRETTA Wilson Hall—6:30 PM-10:30 PM Wilson Hall—8 PM Assistant to Editor Master of Ceremonies—Jack Ford HEATHER MCCULLOCH MISTRETTA SEAN P. SMITH, ‘97 MUSIC & THEATRE PERFORMING ARTS Contributing Writers LAUREN K. WOODS THEATRE NOVEMBER 8 JIM REME Metheny Trio—8 PM University Photographer NOVEMBER 8-18 NOVEMBER 16 R. DAVID BEALES All in the Timing by David Ives Photography 8 PM (3 PM—November 11 and 18) Hampton String Quartet—8 PM DECEMBER 6 DECEMBER 7 R. DAVID BEALES Father Alphonse & Orchestra of Saint ROCHELLE RITACCO Winter Concert (on the Grand Staircase of Peter By the Sea—8 PM Digital Imaging Wilson Hall)—8 PM FEBRUARY 22 DESIGN OF 4 POLLAK THEATRE Screening of State of Fear—7 PM Design For more information contact the box office at 732-263-5730. FEBRUARY 27 Monmouth University Magazine is Screaming Orphans (rock band)—9 PM published by University Advancement. HOW TO CONTACT US: GALLERY SHOWS CHANGES OF ADDRESS: JANUARY 22-FEBRUARY 22 [email protected] ROTARY ICE HOUSE GALLERY Art from Latin America (opening 800-531-ALUM OCTOBER 22-NOVEMBER 23 reception February 1, 7-9 pm, closing Faculty Exhibition – Department of Art reception February 22, 6 pm) CLASS NOTES: and Design (Lecture in Wilson Hall Auditorium, [email protected] February 1, 6-7 pm) DECEMBER 5-12 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: December Senior Show (opening 800 GALLERY [email protected] reception December 7, 7-9 pm) OCTOBER 29-DECEMBER 12 Monmouth University Magazine Tova Navarra and Santo Pezzutti: Two 400 Cedar Avenue Visions (opening reception November West Long Branch, NJ 07764-1898 2, 7-9 pm, lecture at Wilson Hall Auditorium, 6-7 pm) Monmouth University Magazine (ISSN 15549143) is published four times annually by Monmouth University, periodicals paid at 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, New Jersey, 07764-1898, and additional mailing offices. Postmaster: Changes of address should be mailed to: Attention: Mailing Address Changes GENERAL INFORMATION: Room 320, Wilson Hall www.monmouth.edu Monmouth University 400 Cedar Avenue 732-571-3400 West Long Branch, New Jersey 07764-1898 Monmouth University supports equal opportunity in recruitment, Copyright © 2007, Monmouth University. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reprinted, duplicated, displayed, broadcast, or posted electronically via web, e-mail, or other means, or used in multi- admission, educational programs, and employment practices, and media in any form, without express written permission from the Editor, Monmouth University Magazine. complies with all major federal and state laws and executive orders requiring equal employment opportunity and/or affirmative action. MonmouthCONTENTS UNIVERSITY COVER STORY 03 3 Driving Towards the Goal Groundbreaking for the MAC FEATURES 08 8 Unearthing Joseph Bonaparte’s Royal Residence 12 Founders’ Day 2007 16 Memories of Vietnam 20 Reflections of a Marine Bagpiper 12 22 Ex-Ed Celebrates 10 Years 24 Learning How to Think DEPARTMENTS 2 MailQuad 16 25 On Campus 36 Hawks In Print 38 Class Notes ON THE covER: Rendering of MAC interior from architect EwingCole. FALL Monmouth University MagaZine 1 MAILQUAD post + e-MAIL + fAx + phone CHEERS FOR MONMOUTH REVIEW like a cross between a Tarzan yell and a pig PRESERVING LEGACY OF TIROS As I read the article in the summer being led to slaughter. Thank you for the article on Herbert 2007 issue regarding the storied history of The third baseman jumped about 10 Butler and his contributions to the the Monmouth Review, I wanted to voice feet in the air and headed for left field. I development of earth observing satellites. my continued support for the organization. don’t know if he was ever seen again. The resulting advances in meteorology As a Monmouth University graduate, and Chuck Hassol ‘61 have saved millions of lives since a TIROS adviser to Ocean County College’s literary satellite photo revealed a swirl of clouds That is Steve Friedland. If memory magazine, I was always interested to see with an eye in the center. serves, he was the keeper of the HAWK, the great work that was being published Mr. Butler did his pioneering work in which was Monmouth’s official mascot for every semester. the historic site of Camp Evans in Wall. It a time. He would show up at basketball I believe consistency is a significant is in the process of being preserved and games with the hawk tethered to his wrist part of an organization’s success. The transformed into a space science and and would also walk around campus with Monmouth Review has demonstrated meteorology education center. This past the bird. I’m sorry but I don’t remember if consistency at a very high level. Even summer we put on a new roof, replaced the hawk had a name. Anyway, Steve was 50 years later Monmouth’s literary the heating system and added central air- a wild man and a pretty bizarre character publication continues to have dedicated conditioning. around campus, but was well liked by all. and talented students, as well as faculty, I invite other alumni to consider Regards to the campus and say hello who strive to produce the best illustration volunteering at Camp Evans to help preserve to the front steps of Wilson Hall where I of Monmouth’s creativity. this historic site where Mr. Butler advanced spent the better part of my NINE years at I believe that Dr. Stan Blair deserves technology for the good of mankind. Please Monmouth. It was a great place to be and a lot of credit for transferring his love of visit www.infoage.org for more information. no doubt still is. the literary process to the members of his Fred Carl ‘77 & ‘83 staff. The article in Monmouth Magazine Anthony “STOMPS” Tramontano ‘69 did a nice job of showcasing the history [Editor’s note: the Hawk mascot was named and devotion that is associated with the Phoenix] Monmouth Review. I sincerely hope that STILL CALLING Monmouth University will continue to The photo on page two is that of Steve MUSICAL HAWKS support this literary publication and the Friedland. He was a member of the Writer’s PLEASE SEND INFORMATION ABOUT students who devote their time and energy Club as noted further on in the magazine to it. which arrived in Reno today. YOUR APPEARANCE ON A RECORD OR John Genovese , BA ’03 MA ‘07 I enjoyed the article on my friend Linda CD TO THE EDITOR AT (Deutsch) and was very pleased to see I [email protected]” OUT FROM BEHIND THE BEARD look as wonderful as that lot on page 18. In short, the person you have asked to I’m the one missing. I am third from the identify is Steve Friedland. But I can tell left, top row, in the ancient photo above. you a lot more about Steve. That the Willows ever looked like it did At the same time I served as Sports in the third photo is amazing. It seemed how to submit Editor of The Outlook, Steve wrote a column smaller and a tad more tacky—it looks too A LETTER TO THE EDITOR: called “From Behind a Beard.” It was quite elegant in the photo. good…but Steve had other talents. He was I have enjoyed each issue of your an original member of the singing group excellent publication since I began Your comments and suggestions regard- called The Tokens. Their most well-known receiving them. This one is the best (my ing Monmouth University Magazine are song is the classic, The Lion Sleeps Tonight picture is in it). Continue doing your good welcomed and encouraged. Please send (Wimoweh). work. your communications in one of the four Very sincerely, It was at a Monmouth baseball game, on ways below: a particularly hot day that one of my fondest J. Roger Artie ‘62 memories of Steve occurred. He sauntered E-MAIL: over to the ballfield after playing a few In regard to “test your mu IQ.” That is [email protected] sets of tennis. He was shirtless, hairy, and a picture of Steve Friedland. He is one of Please include the word “MailQuad” in the subject line. sweaty. He positioned himself within 10-12 the legends of Monmouth College for lots of reasons. Steve and I and others from POST: feet of the visiting team’s third baseman. “MailQuad” He stood there for quite a while, just staring the early ‘60’s acted in lots of plays at the college. He eventually joined the singing Monmouth University Magazine at the third baseman who grew nervous. Room 320A, Wilson Hall group, The Tokens, who recorded the hit More and more nervous. 400 Cedar Avenue Finally, a Monmouth batter hit a slow- song, The Lion Sleeps Tonight. In between West Long Branch, NJ 07764-1898 roller down the third baseline. Just as the the lines, there are lots and lots and lots of FAX: nervous infielder was about to field the ball, “Steve Stories.” “MailQuad”: 1-732-263-5315 Steve let out a wild scream that sounded Marilyn Rocky ‘65 PHONE: 1-732-263-5317 N.B.: Due to space limitations, we regret that 2 Monmouth University MagaZine FALL we can publish only a small sampling of the letters we receive.

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