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Editor Features Mary Daly '66 Alumni Editors Women as Elders by Dr. Linda Colvin Rhodes 70 Gary L. Bukowski 73 Regina Kozlowski Smith '81 Is Justice Blind? by Maury Breecher Editorial Assistants Diedre Baas '84 Marriage in the Chapel by Rebecca Martin Porter '82 7 Leona G. Coleman Petroleum: A Geological Phenomenon by David J. Thomas 8 Art Direction Judy Olowin Tucker 78 Crew: For the Pure Sake of Competition Illustration by Dr. Allan D. Belovarac 73 10 Brad Lethaby Celebration of the Arts by Corrine Halperin '80 Cover Photography 13 Frank P. Rossotto Fulbright Scholar at Mercyhurst Contributing Writers by Mary Ellen Dahlkemper Razanauskas 73 14 David J. Thomas Rebecca Martin Porter '82 Corrine Halperin '80 Donna Peterson '83 Dr. Allan Belovarac 73 Departments Dr. Linda Colvin Rhodes 70 James LeCorchick Letters to the Editor Maury Breecher Maree Lynn Cicon '83 On The Hill 12 Mary Ellen Razanauskas ' 73 Valerie Sherrange Crofoot 75 Sports 15 Thanks Prof by Valerie Sherrange Crofoot 75 16

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Officers Dario Cipriani '74, President Michael E. Heller 79, Vice President Regina C O'Connor '80, Secretary bout the cover: For one week in late August, the Mercyhurst College front west campus hummed with the sound of 24-hour Directors to 1984 Adrilling for natural gas that would heat four buildings of the col­ Dario Cipriani 74, Erie, PA lege complex. David J. Thomas, associate professor of geology, in his article Michael E. Heller 79, Amherst, NY on "Petroleum: A Geological Phenomenon" explains the mysteries of the for­ Regina C. O'Connor '80, Tonawanda, NY mation and location of petroleum.

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(summer) production was extremely well George DAngelo for sponsoring this I'm proud of my association with our done and Mercyhurst College must be ap­ annual competition and to Mercyhurst institution and will never forget what she plauded for creating this type of oppor­ College for hosting it. has given to me. tunity for the citizens of Eric to enjoy Your college is certainly taking a leader­ As for the magazine, I really enjoyed the outstanding theatrical endeavors. ship role in presenting quality art pro­ article on the chapel. Many a night I I am pleased to add the Shakespearean grams to the community which contrib­ would visit after an evening in the library. production to the list of things which my ute significantly to the cultural life of Erie. Her walls provided much comfort and she family and my staff have had the oppor­ We are very appreciative. seems to have the same effect over me tunity to enjoy through and with Mer­ MRS. ALLEN (ALTA) BOWER when I come to visit. cyhurst College. Erie, PA Mercyhurst—a beautiful place, and your RANDALL L. VALENTINE, D.M.D., M.S.D. magazine does her justice. Erie, PA ... I think your Mercyhurst Magazine is RICH ORTOSKI great and I only wish it came out more Admissions Class of 76 . . . Your new magazine is beautiful. On frequently. the inside back cover of the last issue you TERESA BOROWSKI '82 I have already expressed my admiration announced the upcoming feature, and delight on first seeing the new Mercy­ "Thanks, Prof. You helped me grow/' I hurst Magazine, but I want to say again will pass the magazine on to my daughter I was very impressed with your new Mer­ that it is one beautiful sight in color and Clare '82, and perhaps she will respond cyhurst Magazine. Once again, you have tone! It is alive, too, intellectually. to this. 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Things like this were trying to exceed yourselves—your Thank you for the beautiful Mercyhurst truly help our community and the own high standards; compete with your­ Magazine. It is a first rate edition in every Catholic Church. self, as it were, to make your school way. All of the articles are good, but I am One of my youth group members came excellent and to provide the students with especially one of Sister Eustace Taylor's to talk to me about your school and the finest education possible. I am sure old fans. My compliments. because of your Magazine, I was able to that your expanded music department REV. JOHN M. DOLLINGER discuss a few areas of the college with will become one of the best. Whatever Headmaster him. Now he's a freshman at Mercyhurst. Mercyhurst does, it does it excellently. Cathedral Preparatory School Thanks again for your kindness. I remain, I will always remember you with great in Christ, fondness. You are one classy school. 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MERCYHURST MAGAZINE WOMEN AS ELDERS

LINDA COLYIN RHODES 70

he global phenomenon of females comprising the majority of the Taged in almost all societies is an irrefutable fact. The disparate life expec­ tancy figures between men and women is projected to increase during the next twenty years. In the industrialized world the longevity gap can be as high as ten years, as experienced in the USSR, and eight years in the USA. In the developing countries the gap is narrower: two years in Bolivia and up to five years in Pakistan. By the year 2000 there will be six females for every male over the age of eighty years in the more developed areas of the world and the highest proportion of this 1:6 ratio will be found in North America. The most dramatic shift, how­ ever, will be among the less developed regions and the most saturated age groups of females will be among the old-old, those women over seventy years of age. The rising life expectancy and declin­ ing birth rates indicate that by the year 2000 there will be 580 million people over sixty years of age in the midst of a world population of six billion. Even though at the present time the majority of the old (50%) are housed in the more developed regions of the world, the scales will reverse in just twenty years with 60% of the elderly being housed in the less developed regions. We will witness in such regions as South Asia a 154% increase of the elderly, and by the end of the century, there will be more older people in absolute numbers in Asia (South and East) than in the developed countries. Africa will experience a 152% growth of elderly, as will Latin America which will experience a staggering 215% increase of those 80 years of age and over. By the turn of the century, life expectancy will have almost doubled in Latin America going

NOVEMBER, 1983 from 47 years in 1970 to about 74 years a position. There is nothing for them to by the year 2000. Europe will still retain "It is not by accident that produce or reproduce. The female elder the highest concentration of those over society is rendered powerless. As stated 60 years, however the rate of increase the poorest of the poor in another way by one of my colleagues, compared to its less developed counter­ are found in most societies "The principal role set for women in later parts will be a mere 30%. life rests on a gridwork of marital status, The hidden yet provocative fact em­ to be elderly females. work status, residential living arrange­ bodied in these figures is that by the year It is by design." ments, family and kinship ties." Of these 2000, more than half of the world's elder­ role sets outlined there are three indi­ ly will be women and among those over cators that best highlight the differential 80 years, a decided 60% will be female. security, labor, family, health, education, impact of aging on women: marital status, In less than three years from now, the and social welfare can be readily applied living arrangements, and income. These ratio of females to males will be highest to any country as worthy agenda for the will be the topics that our lens will focus in the advanced age groups, especially in eighties. Women, however, will be treated upon. the less developed countries. as parts of these problems. It is the The rapidly increasing numbers of general consensus that if the problems are 80-year-olds in developing countries mean addressed, so too, are the parts. The flaw, that these societies, for the first time in however, is that this parts-rendering view MARITAL their history, will have an entirely new of the elderly society blocks a holistic population segment—women elders. And assessment of how public policy toward STATUS for these "newcomers," there are relatively the aged female evolved. It is not by acci­ dent that the poorest of the poor are no social customs, norms, or values in arriage marks the rite of passage place. found in most societies to be elderly females. It is by design. for women to bear children and M launch a kinkeeping career. Is it so far-fetched to speculate that Along with motherhood, women tend to ". . . by the year 2000, government officials who have a keen eye value their marital status more highly than for sizing up the powers that keep them men do. More than a milestone, marriage more than half of the in office have assessed the elderly precise­ acts as a marker for when women are world's elderly will be ly as a constituency of "dependent, perceived as getting older. In countries harmless old ladies?" The long list of such as Spain, Portugal, or Latin America women and among those issues gathered internationally during the where women marry at a relatively young over 80 years, a decided past two years clearly suggest that the age, they are perceived to be "old" at an II policy-makers have not been in the prac­ earlier age based more upon anniversary 60% will be female. tice of perceiving the aged in their socie­ years of marriage than by chronological ty as "power-brokers." Old age for females years of age. This notion seems most accelerates the discriminating imbalance What do these statistics mean? Does the peculiar in light of the fact that, globally, experienced by women during the life men tend to marry women younger than fact that there are more women than men span. It does not reverse it. among the elderly imply anything we they. Despite the bride's youth upon en­ don't already know? Does it alter the It is the intent of this study to employ try, marriage ages women. politics and policy of our nations to the this "female lens" and focus on a number The role of homemaker has its origin aged? Should it? of issues that exemplify linkages between in the childbearing/kinkeeping equation. If we re-read the demographic profile women's status and old age status. Cen­ The home is women's workplace in many of the world elderly through a type of tral to many of these issues is women's societies. In the developing countries, "female lens" would we find anything out childbearing and kinkeeping status in the work outside the home is near the home. of focus? Would we know anything differ­ world society. It is the purpose of this What she produces usually sustains fami­ ent about the elderly if we view them focus to trace further the influence that ly life and basic daily living needs. It is through the context of sex? this central theme has had on other levels easy not to see her work as "work." The premise of this article is that if we of female positioning and to link its subse­ In the developed world, increased did, in fact, use this "female lens" we quent impact upon aging women. longevity has played havoc with the would find things askew. Gerontologists homemaker role. The life span of these could do well to develop a conceptual women extends more than thirty years framework that addresses the trends, beyond the time when the youngest child shifts, and demands on the social order CHILDBEARING leaves home. The legitimized roles of that a female elder society generates. To homemaker, child bearer and mother end. view the elder female as a montage of AND The role of grandmother previously economic, political, and social bits and served as a natural extention for women, pieces—be they under the caption of KINKEEPING but it has now become an "endangered "humanitarian" or "developmental— dis­ species" in industrialized societies. Exten­ torts the view of aging as a whole. n most cultures women are valued sive mobility and age-segregated housing Perhaps the simplicity of "Women primarily for childbearing and kinkeep­ have distanced grandparents from grand­ Aging" has been its undoing. The figures ing roles. This position in society is children. Even in the less developed I regions, outward migration of younger are straightforward: of those over sixty often considered secondary to the male years, women are the significant majori­ role of provider. The rewards for women adults to towns has disrupted traditional ty everywhere in the world; life expectan­ in these roles are rarely economic and as extended families. Abandoned rural cy for women is substantially higher than a result there is little personal capital that villages of elders are growing more for men and this is expected to continue. women bring to old age. Women are common. Yet women rarely surface as the central caught in a paradox: they are dependent The lack of formal education and illiter­ issue in aging. They are a side issue. and depended upon. acy among older women cannot be Problems of the old are cast as either Essentially, once there are no children underestimated and are evident in all generic or categorical. Issues of income to bear or kin to keep, women are without countries. In Hong Kong, 79% of older

MERCYHURST MAGAZINE females lack any formal education com­ those aged over 75 years in more devel­ A recent television documentary on pared to 60% of the elderly population oped countries such as the USA and Japan revealed a tragic view of the changes as a whole. In Spain, 26% of females over England, more than 75% live in urban that technology has had on family. A toy 60 years old are illiterate as compared to areas. Upon closer scrutiny, it is found that company in Japan had produced life-size 12% of males of the same age. Even of this group 75% are female. Even in dolls to market during their holiday though education is found to be limited countries that have strong rural popula­ season two years ago and much to their for elders in Spain, in all grades of higher tions, such as South Africa, 43 % of the ur­ surprise they sold out the commodity in education males substantially outnumber ban population is elderly and 63% of that several weeks. What was so bewildering females. In developed countries such as aged population is female. This city to the company's marketing researchers, the United States, though the elderly are dweller often lives alone. however, was the discovery that the dolls found to have less education than the Rapid industrialization of less were not being bought for children; they general population, the level of education developed and especially rural countries were being bought by elderly women, not is expected to increase from nine years is having a marked negative effect on the for their grandchildren, but for them­ (1975) to twelve years by the year 2000. elderly. Besides disrupting the family, the selves. An estimated 40,000 dolls were It is further projected that the present old must leave villages and move into high purchased by these women—to talk to, to disparity of levels of education between rises. This age-segregatecl existence is caress, to bathe, to become the kin they males and females will taper off in the deteriorating the lot of the old-old female. no longer had. next century. At the present time, how­ In areas where there has been rapid ever, a lack of education does handicap urbanization there lacks a basic infrastruc­ aged women. ture of social programs, family support, "The figures are and employment for the alone urbanite. straightforward: of those "Old age for females over sixty years, women accelerates the are the significant majority discriminating imbalance everywhere in the world." experienced by women "With government during the life span." support of the woman's There is also a relatively new living arrangement being offered in the United caregiver role, men stay States. On first glance, it presents a more Older women less educated than men, out of the institutions. humane treatment of elderly. And it is. But trained for skills only relevant in the on second glance, we find women's kin- home, and geared for care-giving when But once he dies, she is keeping role reasserted in her old age. there are no longer those to be cared for alone and the Adult day care provides respite for families are without a sanctioned position in socie­ who maintain at home an elder who is at ty. The death of a spouse adds to this state institutional life she risk of being institutionalized. The of abandonment. The practice of men saved him from will clientele, however, are disproportionate­ marrying younger women, coupled with ly males being cared for by elderly wives. life expectancy figures, increases the probably be her lot With government support of the woman's likelihood that women will become caregiver role, men stay out of the institu­ widows. Women make up 80% tions. But once he dies, she is alone and In the more developed countries of of the patient census in the institutional life she saved him from Israel, Spain, and the United States, 50% North American nursing will probably be her lot. Women make up of women over 65 years are widowed 80% of the patient census in North while 60% of men are married. It is only homes." American nursing homes. in these societies that we now find "senior citizens" taking care of widowed senior- senior parents. ECONOMICS For the frail elderly living alone, the West's institutional model is being intro­ he economic issues of elderly LIVING duced globally. At the Mid-decade Forum women are many and cannot be on Women in Copenhagen (1980) Tadequately addressed in this text, ARRANGEMENTS delegates from Italy, Japan, India, and however a few highlights will be Kenya lamented that this model is being examined. he second area of focus, living exported to their countries. One must remember that the concept arrangements, provides another There are several cultures that offer of retirement, pensions, and old age Tmeans to assess the relationship of other alternatives to institutionalization. beginning at 65 years is only relevant in being women and being old. In Israel, though a higher percentage of the Western world. Nevertheless, these In Sheila Peace's work, 'An Interna­ women (29%)) than men (9%) lives alone, issues in the industrialized countries may tional Perspective on the Status of Older this trend declines as women advance to well become the major "women's issues" Women," she states that, 'The living their eighties. At this point, 69% of these of the 1980's. arrangements for the elderly female vary women are found living with their, The social security system in the United enormously and reflect the process of children. Eastern cultures .such as Japan, States and pension practices are based on socialization and accompanying roles, Korea, and China encourage the elderly the inaccurate assumption that the vast norms, and values of each culture." This to live with a son. However, a Kyodo majority of women are dependent upon variance is becoming narrowed by an in­ Press poll of 1981 reported that 54% of a male breadwinner. The high divorce rate creasing trend of the female elderly dwell­ elderly Japanese do NOT live with their and eight year gap between male and ing in the cities. Statistics show that of children in Tokyo. continued on page 20

NOVEMBER, 1983 u uv**®^• >

Study says attractive defendants get lighter terms.

A good criminal lawyer ivill prepare a "One unattractive woman found guil­ thorough defense, round up expert wit­ ty of involuntary manslaughter was sen­ nesses, present his case brilliantly and tenced to a term of from two-and-one-half enter into sensitive plea bargaining when to five years while an attractive woman, necessary. But all of this may not be in a similar case who also was found guilty enough. According to a study conducted of involuntary manslaughter, only drew by Dr. John E. Stewart II while a faculty five years of probation. member at Mercyhurst in the late seven­ "These cases prove that, with all other ties, an attorney might well send a client things being equal, attractive defendants to a good tailor, a good cosmetologist, are treated more leniently" said Stewart. and a good hair stylist in order to really "Justice is not blind." help his client out of a tough spot. Based Why should this be so? on actual court cases in Erie County, "Human beings do not perceive others Stewart *s study has since gained national objectively," explained Dr. Stewart. recognition for what his findings mean "Everyone—including judges—has their to the American Justice System. own ingrained personality theories which assume that the better a person looks, the MAURY M. BREECHER better they actually are. This gives more attractive people a certain leeway or headstart throughout their lives." o attractive criminals fare better in Stewart says that a number of scientific D the American judicial system than do studies have shown that people who are unattractive offenders? perceived as physically more attractive A study of actual criminal court cases also are considered to be stronger, more has shown that physically more attractive of from one to two years in jail, while sensitive, more modest, sociable, outgo­ offenders received more lenient punish­ another man, an attractive person about ing, kinder, more interesting and have bet­ ment. Observers, under the supervision the same age involved in a similar case, ter characters than unattractive people. of Dr. John E. Stewart during his tenure didn't have to spend any time in jail at all," "We've been indoctrinated to believe as assistant professor of social psychology pointed out Stewart. "He was found guilty that beauty equals good from our earliest at Mercyhurst College, rated the physical just as the first man was. The cases and school days. For example, in one study attractiveness of 67 defendants in separate the circumstances were similar, but he was scientists asked fourth and fifth graders to trials before different judges in Erie Coun­ put on probation. He definitely was identify the most attractive and the nicest ty. The ratings were then compared to the treated more leniently." of their classmates. It turned out that sentences the offenders incurred for Another comparison involved separate those rated most desirable in terms of crimes ranging from shoplifting to rob­ but similar cases of involuntary 'niceness* also were rated the most bery and murder. The results: manslaughter. physically attractive. "The more attractive the defendant, the "Both men were found guilty. The cir­ "Television, the movies and even novels less severe the sentence," said Stewart. cumstances of each case were similar, but reinforce this notion—that physical attrac­ "Physically more attractive offenders the unattractive man was sentenced to a x tiveness equals good and that, converse­ received less severe punishments than prison term of 2 h years to five years ly, unattractiveness is 'bad'." their more unattractive brethren." while the attractive man only was sen­ Stewart pointed out that even the For example, Stewart's researchers tenced to a term of from one to two years. villains in comic strips such as Dick Tracy studied two similar rape cases, both in­ Note that the unattractive man," con­ are hideous, unattractive people such as volving men who were found guilty after tinued Stewart, "could serve a total of five "Fly Face" or "Prune Face" and others of trials. One of the men, however, was rated years behind bars while the more attractive that ilk. man could serve two years. as attractive by the researchers. He was Lawyers have intuitively known tor sentenced to a term of only one to two "Even with time off for good behavior years that attractiveness can moderate years behind bars. The other, considered on the part of both, the unattractive man x punishment. unattractive, was sentenced to l k to 20 would have to serve 2 Vi years while the "That's why it's been part of legal lore years in prison. attractive one conceivably could serve for attorneys to tell their clients to clean The same trend was found throughout only one year." and dress up before appearing in court," the study no matter what the charge. Most of the defendants in the study explained Stewart. "They know it pays off "An unattractive man found guilty of were men, but the same findings held true in court." aggravated assault was sentenced to a term for the women studied. continued on page 19

MERCYHURST MAGAZINE REBECCA MARTIN PORTER '82 MARRIAGE IN THE CHAPEL ummertime at Mercyhurst College me that," said Natalie. "I didn't even have I felt very much that Mercyhurst was my signals the end of another academic a prospect then!" parish, my family," explained Elaine, who Syear while ushering in the wedding Natalie went to work for her father and went to mass daily in the chapel while she season. Church bells across the nation five years later she had found her prospect was a student. However, like others before peal happily for bridal couples and Christ in Paul Allen, now retired owner of Paul her, Elaine was required to be married in the King Chapel at Mercyhurst is no T. Allen Insurance in Erie. It was then that her home parish. She felt strongly about exception. This, however, was not always she remembered the offer to use the Mercyhurst though, and resolved to con­ the case. The chapel, which was com­ chapel at Mercyhurst. "I thought it was vince the Diocese to permit the chapel pleted in 1933, stood four years before the nice of them to suggest it" said Natalie. wedding. "I even wrote a letter to the first wedding and then waited another "I never would have thought of it." Pope asking permission," she added. But thirty-three years for the next one. The Canon Law presented a problem it was Elaine's parish priest, Father Robert During the 1940's and through the Six­ for the upcoming nuptials, plans of which Goodill who "had the foresight to realize ties, the burning question on campus was, were already underway for the twelve the chapel was a place where young peo­ "Why can't we get married in the chapel?" member bridal party. Natalie was discour­ ple would like to be married," she said. Couples were told it was forbidden by aged, she says, but with the influence of And so, on June 20, 1970, Elaine cele­ Canon Law. That the Diocese wouldn't Sr. Mary Alice and Mother Borgia Egan she brated her wedding to Paul "Lee" Britton permit it. That it had nothing to do with took heart. Nat sought and received a in the Mercyhurst chapel. the Sisters not wanting it. Father Robert special dispensation from Bishop John Elaine was the first of many. In 1982, D. Goodill, pastor at St. Luke's for the past Mark Gannon, allowing her wedding to there were seventeen weddings in the thirty years, explained that Canon Law take place in Christ the King Chapel on chapel. In 1983 there were twenty-four dictates that a girl be married in her home February 6, 1937. and for 1984 twelve weddings are sched­ parish. Any exceptions made would have The next wedding took place four uled thus far. "I'm very glad marriages in necessitated permission from the Bishop. months later when Elba Armstrong ('37) the chapel have continued" said Elaine In time, Bishops Watson and Murphy married Carl Blila in June. Elba, who was Britton. "Everytime we read about a eased up on the policy, granting Diocesan from Puerto Rico, was married two days chapel wedding, my husband and I feel permission if the parish priest agrees to after she graduated. Elba explained that like we're part of it." the location. Under present Diocesan she was allowed to use the chapel because Arrangements to use the chapel are policy you may be married in the Mercy­ she lived so far away and didn't want to made through Sr. Elisabeth Linsten, cam­ hurst chapel if you are a current student, go home She and her bridesmaids stayed pus ministry director. All sacramental graduate, member of the college's staff, overnight at the college and the Sisters records are kept at St. Luke's since the faculty or administration, a member of the fixed her wedding breakfast, which was chapel is one of six within St. Luke's parish Mercyhurst Board of Trustees, President's held in the former Bishop's Dining Room boundaries. (f^Sl Associates, or a benefactor of the college. (the little room off the State Dining Room SEE RELATED ARTICLE PAGE 12. The first couple to be married in the where the priests ate after celebrating the chapel was Natalie Ford ('32) and Paul liturgy). Rebecca Martin Porter graduated magna cum Allen. Natalie tells how Sr. Mary Alice, then laude with a IIA. in English in 1982. She was Thirty-three years later, Elaine Marsh, a the recipient oftheSr Carolyn Herrmann Senior the registrar, and Mother Borgia Egan, 1970 graduate and recipient of the Arch­ Service Award and the President's Associates who served as dean, insisted at graduation bishop Gannon Scholastic Excellence Award for Excellence in the Humanities. Porter that she come back to get married in their Award, was determined to have her sum­ is currently a writer, working part time in the 'new' chapel. "I laughed when they told mer wedding in the chapel. "At the time External Affairs Office of Mercyhurst College

193^ - Pirst marriage in the chapel - Natalie Ford 32 to Paul T. Allen of Erie.

NOVEMBER, 1983 n August 30, 1983, exciting news spread over the Mercyhurst campus. OGas was struck at 3,080 feet that will eventually provide heat for Old Main, McAuley Hall, the Egan Cafeteria, and the indoor Tennis Courts. The college and the Sisters of Mercy will share in a savings after three years. Located on the front, west lawn of the campus, the well was drilled by J & L Drilling of Dunkirk, New York- sister city of Fredonia, the site of the first gas well drilled in the United States in 1821. At Mercyhurst, the rock that willingly yielded the gas under a pressure of over 100 pounds per square inch, is a layer of sandstone with about 10% pore space called the Medina Formation. Over 90% of the wells spudded in Erie County are successful upon reaching the targeted Medina sandstone. This type of formation can be seen ex­ posed at the very bottom of the Niagara Gorge at the site of the Whirlpool which is downstream from the Niagara Falls. From that location it gently plunges deeper and deeper into the subsurface beneath parts of New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. This precious sheet of sand was deposited along a beach or stream bed and subsequently buried by hundreds of feet of sediment types under several dif­ ferent environments about 435 million years ago during a geologic time span known as the "Silurian Period." The Silurian was named after an ancient Welsh tribe called the Silurs by pioneer geologists mapping in Wales during the early nineteenth century. The expanses of time, lateral extent, and depth suggest a certain mystique. Indeed, mystery and intrigue seem to have fol­ lowed the petroleum industry since the first oil well was discovered by Colonel Edwin L. Drake in Titusville, Pennsylvania in 1859. Incidentally, petroleum to those in the industry, is any form of natural gas or crude oil. It is interesting to note that Drake was really drilling for salt brine to sell to chemical companies. Ironically, the first show of salt brine in a prospective formation today indicates that petroleum will not be found in that formation at that location, for salt brine is more dense than crude oil and crude oil is more dense than gas. This means that, if all three com­ ponents are present in a formation we are drilling to, gas should show first, then crude oil, and finally salt brine. There is no known way to determine which of the three fluids are present other than drilling and the success of explora­ tion wells, called "wildcats" by geologists, ranges from one in thirteen to one in thirty Of course, all wells, including the Mercyhurst well, are not exploratory wells. The Mercyhurst well is a "produc­ tion well" because the likelihood of it pro­ ducing gas is very high.

8 MERCYHURST MAGAZINE The geologic history of petroleum Three types of geologic structures serve must have been a long arduous one. There abounds with many unanswered ques­ as petroleum traps. It is these three types had to be sufficient organic matter pre­ tions. We know that petroleum is a hydro­ of structures that geologists attempt to served in a mud or clay and the sediment carbon that occurs as a liquid, gas, or one locate when in search of possible had to be buried so that both the temper­ dissolved in the other. It is composed of petroleum reservoirs. The first structural ature and pressure were great enough to between 11% to 15% hydrogen and 82% type is called an anticlinal trap (see Figure convert organic matter to petroleum. The to 87% carbon. But how was it formed A). This is an upwarping of sedimentary petroleum then had to be squeezed from and how did it migrate and remain in the rocks that has occurred sometime after the mud into a sandstone through which places we now find it? These are the ques­ they were formed. Note the trap rock it migrated until it reached a trap where tions that some geologists have spent their above and below the sandstone and the it accumulated. And, in the case of the entire lives attempting to resolve. Of location of brine, crude oil, and gas at the Medina sandstone, all of this began about course, since one could not catch the pro­ axis of the anticline. 435 million years ago. cesses in the act, one will never really The second type of structure is called Small wonder that mystery and intrigue know. As one continues to study, however, a fault trap (see Figure 13). Here the purvey the petroleum industry. It was in­ the rocks and fluids slowly yield their sedimentary rocks have been displaced herent from the very beginning. And it is story, but never to finality. sometime after their formation. Note the a wonder that we can find it at all. carrier bed or reservoir rock abuts against an impermeable traprock. he Mercyhurst well is The third structure is called a pinchout David J. Thomas is an associate professor of (see Figure C). Note here that the bed of geology at Mercyhurst College. He joined the a "production well" college faculty in 1967 and developed the col­ sand narrows to a point and that it is sur­ lege's geology major Thomas did his graduate because the likelihood rounded by impermeable shale traprock. work in geology at the University of Notre of it producing gas is If all of this is correct, the geologic Dame and at Bowling Green University under history of the gas in the Medina sandstone grants from the National Science Foundation. very high.

So what do we think we know? What is the sequence of events that has led to Figure A the formation and occurence of petrole­ ANTICLINE um? Here are some facts: The origin of petroleum may be traced back to micro­ scopic floating organisms called plankton that settled to the sea floor with fine clay particles. This still takes place today seaward of the Mississippi Delta. These organic sediments are and must be pre­ served in the clay which requires that the sea floor be void of oxygen and the clay contains dissolved salt that serves as a brine preservative. SHALE TRAP ROCK LIMESTONE TRAP ROCK RESERVOIR ROCK

Figure B f all three components FAULT are present in a for­ SHALE TRAP ROCK mation we are drilling to, gas should show first, then crude oil, and finally salt brine.

Next, the organic matter must be buried deep enough to provide enough pressure RESERVOIR ROCK and temperature for conversion of the organic matter to petroleum, but never Figure C over 250 degrees Fahrenheit. Now this ww SHALE TRAP ROCK ' """* ' ' GAS newly generated petroleum must be ex­ pelled from the clay as it is compacted into a rock of very low porosity called feM^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ shale. Once this occurs, the expelled -— *"""—- "*•* ^—^ *"*!-- ^ * • • • • • 1 ) 1 | • • f * _^^^^^^^^^^ "^ --* ^~--f* *-"- —* "*-l-» *** *-"*"" -***-^ *-"*_-- *^ """"*••* * petroleum and brine must flow into car­ rier beds. The carrier beds are either porous sandstone or limestone. The petroleum must move through the carrier beds until a trap is reached where it can­ not flow anv further. Here it will accumu- RESERVOIR ROCK late. The trap rock is usually shale or non- porous limestone.

NOVEMBER, 1983 ach fall and early spring an armada of Mercyhurst College men and FOR THE PURE SAKE OF E women step into their delicate, sleek racing shells and slice through the waters of Presque Isle Bay for countless hours in preparation for the ultimate test of human endurance - the boat race. COMPETITION Intercollegiate crew is a unique sport to the Erie area. Once the trademark of the Ivy Leagues, crew has overcome its elitist stigma and has been spreading across the country for the past two decades in high schools, colleges, and clubs. As a 'lifetime1 sport, rowing enthusiasts can compete on a club level after college in a host of regattas in age groups that accommodate everyone from 18 to 80. For those not serious about competition, rowing can also offer a relaxing form of recreation. It's difficult to describe the feeling of release and exhilaration one experiences while gliding across the water in a single shell on a crisp autumn morning, alone with one's thoughts and the gentle ripple of water under the hull. ALLAN D. BKLOVARAC 73

10 MF.RCYHURST MAGAZINH "Education has in America's whole history, been the major hope for improving the individual and society.'' —Gunnar Myrdal

17th Annual Alumni Fund HONOR ROLL OF ICONOR S

/^ . ne thousand and thirty-two Mercyhurst College alumni suppoi ted the fundraising efforts I J 1 of the college last year with contributions to the 17th Alumni Fund conducted July 1, 1982 v> to June 30, 1983. Alumni dollar contributions totaled S47,34l and donor participation reached 27.2% which is 5% higher than the national average for alumni giving. In the past three years alumni dollar participation at Mcrcyhurst has risen 269% and similarly, donor participation has increased by 249%. Thank you for helping us continue the Mercyhurst Tradition of Distinction.

* Laker Club (SI S25) Bianca Surgo Abramoski Gail A. Bechtold Robert F. Brown Gene Hendrickson Coda Patricia Agnello Therese Bechtos Eleanor Cavanaugh Bruckwick Rosalie J. Coletta Honey Aiello Sofija Mazionyte Beiga Virginia Bryant Linda M. Collin Constance Frank Alexandre Patricia Ann Beisel Kathleen Airo Buczynski David Collins Patricia Santo Allen Sandra Belfiore Mary Ellen Budny Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Condrin Tod C. Allen Alice O'Brien Bell Mary Anne Burlingham Patricia M. Connolly Geraldine Walko Allison Rita Radanovich Bell Jean Bryson Burney Guy Peter Cordaro Joni Foster Amendola Mr. and Mrs. Allan Belovarac Mary Ellen Johnson Burns Emily Lincoln Costigan Julia O'Mahony Ancona Mr. and Mrs. Donn Bennett Patricia Maley Burns Harriet Kantor Cottrell H. Virginia Anderson Shirley A. Bennetti Linda Salem Burtis Cecily Cottrill Suzanne M. Anderson Dolores McGaughey Bensur Mary Patricia Nash Butke Norma Scott Crane Barbara Lyon Andrews Karen Schultz Benzel Barbara Fleming Butler Judith Young Crews Janet Davis Aroh Sandra S. Berchtold Evelyn Gerbracht Butler Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Crofoot Linda L. Arrowsmith Anita Bernstein Mr. & Mrs. Gary Calabrese Dorothy E. Cronauer Margaret Aaron Asel James S. Beskid Helen F. Calhoun Patricia Sullivan Crowley Lydia A. Asplund Margene Betts Kristine Monroe Camp Regis K. Crowley Dianne Walsh Astry Sheila F. Bianchi Joyce Hill Campbell Sharon E. Cullaton Vicki Limoggio Atkins Angela M. Bishop Kathleen Maloney Campbell Marjorie A. Cunningham Doris Wright Atkinson Eileen Greka Bishop Denise Madden Campedel Patricia Gerace Cunningham Dolores Ernst Aube Mary Lee Bittner Margaret Cannin Barbara Cyterski Carol Klakamp Axelrod Jane McLaughlin Blackburn Katherine McCarthy Cantoni Edward J. Danial Barbara C. Ayers Rosemary Blieszner Rita M. Cappello Rita J. Daub Patricia M. Azzarello Bret Blomberg Carol Gene Carion Constance Schneider Dean Margaret E. Bacon Roberta K. Bogart Joan Warnock Carlin Karen Bobish DeCarlo Sister MaryAnn Bader Catherine E. Bogle Irene Dolan Carlson Ann M. Deckop Patricia Bailey Christine N. Bojt Elaine Boyd Carroll Sister Peirre Dembinski Mildred R. Bajic Thomas J. Boltz Mary Suzette Casey Antoinette Demuling Rita Strobel Bajura Sarah Jeanette Bonncll Barbara Tonry Cash Helen Cozma Deneselya Denise Rogala Baldwin Christine Shenk Borden Joan E. Cavanaugh Evelyn Bogdanski DePalma Sister Matthew Baltus Bernardine Borinski Joan O'Malley Cavanaugh JoAnn DeSantis Jeanette Bangs Sheila Boss Mary Parmeter Cawley Anne Schilling Detweiler Shirley J. Banic MaryAnn Fahey Boulet Cecile Ceremuga Charles P. Deufel Mary Elizabeth Barrett Carolyn Cairns Brabender Mark Chaffee Catherine A. Deckey Ruth Scobell Barrett Irene Forquer Brackett Alethea T. Chamberlain Theda Best Diehl Thomas V. Barringer Katherine Strohl Bradley Mr. & Mrs. William Chatenka Lynn Nietupski DiPlacido Mary O. Bauer Ruth I. Brandschutz Pauline L. Cheche Ellen McWilliams Doane Mary Katherine Baumeister Virginia \V. Braun Patricia Sutto Chiz Betty Doerr Debbie Lynn Baumgardner Mary Rita Brennan Lorie Ann Chylak Jeanne Mahaffey Donato Helen Clancy Bavisotto Elaine P. Britton Joan Coyle Clark John Donico Agnes Siracusa Bays Judith Feldbauer Brody Lucille Heidt Clark Mildred Boles Donovan Rayetta R. Beaver Judy Callaghan Brown Mary T. Cleary Thomas J. Dore

. On the Glenwood Hills campus, 36l Three alumni professionals were also Erieites over 21 years old are registered added to the 39-member board. They are Mercyhurst Enrollment in credit courses through the Mercyhurst Patricia Liebel '53, business administrator Adult College and another 101 Erie Coun­ of the city of Erie; Mary Patalon Schaaf '68, Passes 1,700 Mark ty residents are enrolled at the Mercyhurst account executive, Merrill Lynch Pierce Career Institute which offers free credit Fcnncr & Smith; and Dr. Therese T. Walter Mercyhurst College has a record enroll­ tuition for one year through its job re­ '63, superintendent of the General McLane ment of 1,702 undergraduate credit training program for the qualified School District. students this fall and according to Mer­ unemployed. Members of the President's Associates cyhurst President Dr. William P. Garvey, "Perhaps what pleases us most," said Dr. act as liaisons between the college and the the hilltop college has reached its opti­ Garvey, "is that the male-female ratio at business community and by appointment, mum size. the college is nearing balance. We have serve on standing committees of the board Garvey said that another 250 students over 700 undergraduate male students at of trustees. are enrolled in special interest non-credit the Hurst this fall and that's almost dou­ courses, bringing the total count on the ble the male enrollment of three years Hill to over 1,900 students. Diocesan Insight: "We've shattered every enrollment ago- Chapel Weddings record previously held at the college," Dr. Garvey said. "In the future," he explained, New President's Fr. Robert J. Smith, vice chancellor of the we won't become any bigger, however, Erie Catholic Diocese explained that The with an increasing focus on quality, we do Associates Named Church has always viewed the home intend to become increasingly better." parish as the strength of the Catholic Garvey said "This dramatic increase Church. It was for this reason that the over our enrollment of three years ago Code of Canon Law, adopted in 1918, when we had 1,365 students was only strongly urged that the parish church be possible because of the college's recent the place where a person celebrates the leasing of St. Mark's Center. We are deeply faith and receives the sacraments. grateful to Bishop Murphy and to the Erie "You have to understand," said Smith, Bloomstine Kloecker Catholic Diocese for helping us make this Liebel who heads the Diocesan Marriage Tribu­ quantum leap" nal, "that the Catholic Church is not con­ At the St. Mark's Center on East Grand- cerned with providing people with a 'nice view Blvd., the college houses its place' to be married, such as beautiful D'Angelo School of Music, Hotel- Presque Isle, where there is no aSvSOciation Restaurant Management program, the with a community of faith. It is this 'com­ Mercyhurst Career Institute for the munity,' " said Smith, t(which is essential to the understanding of what Church is— unemployed, and community education Monaghan Munson Schaaj classes. an assembly of believers who gather According to the Hurst President, the together. For most people, this gathering Mercyhurst freshman class came in at 352 takes place at the home parish, but young students and ''that's about as many collegians adopt and become strongly at­ freshmen as we can comfortably handle. tached to their college and university Our residence halls are at capacity," chapels during their four year experience." Garvey stated. At the same time, Fr. Smith noted, "The Mercyhurst's freshman class boasts 12 Sesler Smoot Walter Newman and campus ministry apostolates valedictorians/salutatorians, 53 Egan have become very important in the last 15 v honor scholars, and the class members' Nine Erie business men and women were to 20 years. These ministries have taken board scores arc higher than they have recently named to the President's shape, assumed structure and programs, been in 10 years. Associates of Mercyhurst College. and have become full-time ministries with Garvey said that 160 freshman appli­ New members include William C. full-time personnel who service the needs cants were denied admission for academic Bloomstine, president of R.C. Bloomstine of students. College ministries have reasons, and that number is expected to Inc.; Francis Kloecker, Jr., owner and direc­ become a new form of catechesis to help rise in the future as the college focuses on tor of the Francis V. Kloecker Funeral young people make the transition from qualitative growth. Home; and Charles V. Monaghan, Jr. home to college to adult life. They Also showing an increase this year was Northern Division Manager of the General recognize and foster in the college arena the Mercyhurst Corry Center where there Telephone Company. the spiritual nourishment that was begun are 6l Corry residents taking credit Also appointed to the board were in the home parish. courses, particularly in the area of com­ Robert B. Munson, owner of the Robert 'And it is for this reason" added Smith, puter science. Over the summer, Mercy­ 13. Munson Insurance Agency; Ralph T. "that The Church now sees the definite hurst officials relocated its three-year old Smoot, president and chief executive tie between the student and the campus Corry program to the former General officer of Colony First Federal Savings and ministry program and the importance the Telephone building at 16 East Park Place Loan; and Atty William G. Sesler, partner college or university chapel holds to its in Corry. in the law firm of Sesler & Belott. students and alumni."

12 MKRCYHURST MAGAZINE CORRINE S. HALPERIN '80

MERCYHURST CELEBRATES THE ARTS

1983-84 is a year of celebration on the Hill . . . are underway and the halls of the . . . A CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS. In D'Angelo School of Music are filled with all, over 43 events have been planned to lilting liturgical music as students practice make Mercyhurst a center for the arts in for the unique production of "The Play Erie. Of Daniel" in the beautiful chapel of St. Our beautiful campus was a perfect set­ Mark's Center, the music school's new ting for an exciting SUMMER ON THE home. Weber Hall resounds with the HILL, which offered performances rang­ lovely music of "Giselle," filling the days ing from films to the culmination of the and weekends of our dance students as summer's events when we proudly they plan for their gala performance at the presented the Three Rivers Shakespeare Warner Theatre on November 14. Festival's Pittsburgh production of The best is yet to come. Please join us "Othello" in August. From early June for the excitement of a year of celebration, through mid-August, the Hill was alive culminating with the Eighth Annual with students and Erieites who sought the D'Angelo International Young Artist Com­ beauty and tranquility of the campus and petition in Mid-May Mercyhurst is proud joined us for evening jazz concerts, the of its place in the cultural life of Erie and finals of the Seventh Annual D'Angelo In­ of the well-rounded adults our students ternational Young Artist Competition, a become as they share in so many diverse poetry reading by Dr. Samuel Hazo of the Stanley Kunitz cultural experiences. It is what sets a International Poetry Forum, a rollicking Mercyhurst education apart and points the Canterbury Feast, and performances by way to a lifetime of enjoyment of the arts. the Mercyhurst Dance Ensemble. The suc­ the Italian film "Canterbury Tales" as the cess of this venture led to the idea of first offering in the Fall Films For Discus­ presenting our various offerings as a sion series at Zurn Recital Hall. On the Conine S. Halperin, Director of community cultural series, running from September same evening, Pulitzer-winning reporter Education at the Hurst, graduated from the through May and CELEBRATION OF TI IE Seymour Hersh discussed "The Price Of college in 1980. She is responsible for non- ARTS was born. Power" at St. Mark Center as opening credit courses, special events, conferences, and speaker for the Perspectives On A Chang­ seminars. She is also coordinator of Summer The season began on September 21 ing World lecture series designed by the on the Hill and Celebration of the Arts with a double barrelled evening featuring Mercyhurst Student Government Associa­ activities. tion. The International Poetry Forum became part of the Mercyhurst scene on September 27 when Gwendolyn Brooks presented her poetry in the first of six "Celebrating The Pulitzers" readings featuring some of America's most distinguished poets. As the film series continued following the theme of History In The Making, Mercyhurst made history, too, presenting Ambassador George Ball in the lecture series, Bernard Goldberg, renowned flutist who inaugurated the D'Angelo School of Music's concert/master class series, and poet Maxine Kumin in rapid succession. The response from communi­ ty, students and the media has made Mer­ cyhurst the place to be to CELEBRATE THE ARTS this year. And our season has just begun. Per­ formances of "CELEBRATION". . .appro­ Maxine Kumin priate choice for the first Greensleeve Ambassador George Ball Players production of the new season

NOVEMBER, 1983 13 MARY ELLEN DAHLKEMPER RAZANAUSKAS 73 FIRST FULBRIGHT SCHOLAR AT MERCYHURST

\-4&& v hen Dr. William P. Garvey Si^ -> tionship among these three European became president of Mercy­ thinkers regarding theology as it applies hurst College three years ago, • to the common person—the ordinary W t he declared the 1980's a "renaissance" for man in the street. Borgman is also pursu­ the school as it strives to earn a unique \W'-W*'' * $ • ing the Marxist claim that it, too, is help­ status among higher educational institu­ ^^fl^^^^^^^^^H ing the oppressed. • > tions in the United States. Garvey empha­ tm\mW \ According to Dr. Garrelts, Mercyhurst sizes that "this rebirth at the College will has reemphasized its commitment to the be a quantum leap to distinction." academic study of theology by welcom­ Certainly the recruitment of a Fulbright ing Borgman to its staff this fall. Having

U^g Borgman on the faculty "puts that study Scholar—the first in the history of the ^V fp^ Ja college—for the Fall of 1983 term is a most 1 fc at its highest level . . . the level of living, J working theologians, who in this case are distinctive move for Mercyhurst. A • Moreover, it is a significant event for Erie &*JM *m i Europeans. But it would have the same and our neighboring communities. It's dif­ ^w^J significance if we were hiring a Latin ficult to realize the full magnitude of our American Theologian, a Canadian, or an guest without scanning the Fulbright The proposal was channeled through American for such a similar post." Foundation and the great effort extended the Council for International Exchange of Garrelts believes, "What is at stake is in acquiring a Fulbright Scholar. Scholars, with an auspicious response. whether the college can successfully pur­ In 1946, Senator J. William Fulbright One of only 11 proposals accepted for sue the study of theology, which, along sponsored the Fulbright Act which pro­ funding in the area of Philosophy and with philosophy, is one discipline that can vides government funding for the inter­ Religious Studies, the Mercyhurst thesis hardly be reduced to consumerism or any national exchange of college students. Its was considered an innovative approach to other contemporary 'ism' which is basi­ purpose was, and still is, to create better international education with its total cally utilitarian or money-making. The understanding between people of the involvement of students, faculty, neigh­ theologian, as critic of society, critic of the United States and other countries. The boring institutions, and the community. Church, or critic of those things in life which can improve or degrade the human Fulbright Foundation has grown tremen­ Finally, the proposal was forwarded to dously since its inception. It now requires condition, can and should play a most im­ the United States Information Agency portant role in our society." several private agencies and nearly 100 which scoured its many resources in binational commissions and embassies Western Europe to find the perfect match. Obviously Garrelts has strong feelings around the globe to administer its many Thus, Fulbright Scholar Erik Borgman, a that theology is an important part of fine scholarship programs. student at Holland's University of academic life with vast implications for Fulbright scholarships are prestigious, Nijmegen, and Mercyhurst College in Erie, our political and social worlds. With this coveted, and limited to the very best in Pennsylvania were paired. premise, Mercyhurst wants Erie to view each field of study In the United States Erik Borgman is a brilliant scholar Borgman as a resource person who can alone, some 19,000 students are registered whose specialty is dogmatics. For the past help the community"interpret what in hopes of studying, teaching, lecturing, two years he has been a student-assistant theologians of high caliber have to say or completing advanced research abroad at Nijmegen performing research and about current human affairs." through the foundation. However, only analysis of the theology of F. A. Stauden- Evidently Erik Borgman feels the same 650 scholarships are awarded annually to maier, a member of the Catholic School way about Mercyhurst and Erie. No doubt United States citizens for use in other of Tubingen, considered to be a forerun­ he brings distinction to our area. But he

countries, with a comparable number of ner of modern Catholic theology. believes that we have a lot to offer him. In •A foreign scholars receiving awards to use Besides this project, Borgman is writing his acceptance letter to the 'Hurst, he in American colleges and universities. a cioctoraalscriptie (comparable to our wrote, "Being with you, I think I can learn How are Fulbright Scholars matched Ph.D. thesis) on Liberation Theology, something about American life, American with their host institutions? In the case of described by Dr. Garrelts as "an attempt Catholicism and American thought. Espe­ Mercyhurst College, the process began last to study God in the world and particularly cially, I would like to learn some more fall when Dr. George Garrelts, chairman in the world of the oppressed. Liberation about American theology and I would of the Philosophy and Religious Studies Theology not only faces up to the needs consider my visit very much as an ex­ Department, along with Rick Bengel, ad­ of the spirit, but the needs of the body change between different theological ministrative intern and campus liaison, co- as well" traditions." A authored a detailed proposal from Mercy­ At Mercyhurst, Borgman is using hurst for submission to the Scholars-in- this expertise to teach and lecture as part Residence Program with Western Europe. of the Religious Education and Lay MARY ELLEN DAHLKEMPER RAZANAUSKAS, This particular Fulbright program is Ministry Program. One seminar already graduated from Mercyhurst in 73. She is co­ designed especially for smaller ordinator of human resources for f. II. slated will examine three contemporary Dahlkemper & Co. She is a contributing editor undergraduate colleges which otherwise Catholic theologians: Rahner, Schille- to Erie & Chautauqua Magazine which might have difficulty participating in inter­ beecx, and Kung. Borgman, a former stu­ featured the Borgman story in its August '83 national activities. dent of Schillebeccx, finds a strong rela­ premier issue.

14 MERCYHURST MAGAZINE i I'•I %M sports

Jim LeCorchick Sports Information Director

Nautilus Center Opens The Campus Center is busier than ever as a S225,000 addition was completed recently. The Nautilus and Fitness Center opened and more that 300 students, faculty members and administrative personnel have already enrolled in the programs available. The new facility houses the nautilus area, two offices, a training room and two crew tanks. The Campus Center now con­ sists of 10 offices, one all-purpose gym­ nasium, two indoor tennis courts, four locker rooms, as well as the new addition. Included in the nautilus area are 11 pieces of nautilus equipment and three pieces of hydra-fitness machinery — the hydra-fitness machines stressing cardio­ vascular work. The most unique part of the 36 x 120-foot area is the separate 36 x 50 space that houses the crew tanks, one of the few 7'he most unique part of the 36x 120-foot physical fitness addition is the separate 36 x 50 space facilities of its kind in the country. that houses the crew tanks, one of the few facilities of its kind in the country. This unit includes two tanks that are 14 inches deep and equipped with special In just its third season of football, the oars for a more strenuous workout. LAKERS BASKETBALL The tanks took nearly 14 hours to fill Lakers have already been mentioned in with the necessary water. the coaches UPI poll that ranks the top Nov. 21 Houghton Home According to Dr. William Garvey, "Our teams in the country. Nov. 28 St. Francis Civic Center crew program has now gone full cycle. As Mercyhurst 40, Niagara 14; Mercyhurst 21,John Carroll 7; Mercy­ Dec. 3 St. Vincent Away hurst 24, Si. Francis (PA) 0; Mercyhurst 7,1-rosiburg 10; Mercyhurst Dec. 5 Univ. of Buffalo Away far as equipment, this puts us with the top 10, Buffalo State 7; Mercyhurst 69, Gallaudet 0; Mercyhurst 10, Dec. 7 Clarion Home crew programs in the country. Duquesne 10; Mercyhurst 0. Dayton 28. Dec. 10 St. John Fisher Home "We have gone from one shell and no Dec. 12 Edinboro Home boat house in 1970 to having the best Basketball Dec. 17 hut. Univ. of PA Away equipment there is." Jan. 5 Southampton Home The construction took five months, Basketball Coach Billy Kalbaugh has been Jan. 8 St. Vincent Home with Baldwin Brothers, the general con­ pleased with the work of his cagers in pre­ Jan. 10 Clarion Away tractor and Erie Steel Products as sub­ season drills as the third-year mentor Jan. 14 Cheyney State I lome Jan. 16 contractor. Some of the labor was donated welcomed back three starters with the La Roche Away Jan. 18 Away by local iron workers. seven returning letter winners. Behrend Returning for their third year as starters Jan. 23 Ashland Away will be juniors John Green, Rodney Cof- Jan. 28 Coppln State Away Feb. 1 Pitt-Bradford Home Football ficid and Jon Berkeley. Green averaged Feb. 4 Gannon Univ. Home 24.3 ppg last season and is already the Feb. 6 Edinboro Away The surprising Mercyhurst football team second leading scorer in the school's will play its final game of the 1983 cam­ Feb. 9 Ma lone Home history. Feb. 11 Dacmen paign Saturday, Nov. 12, against rival Edin- Home He has already received pre-season All- Feb. 13 Wheeling Home boro State at Sox Harrison Stadium in the American honors by Street and Smith Feb. 18 Mansfield Away Boro. Magazine. Feb. 21 Pitt-Bradford Away Included among the Lakers five victories Cofficld set a school record for assists Feb. 25 Coppin State- Home this season was a record-breaking 69-0 win during the 1982-83 campaign. Feb. 27 Alliance Away March 2 St. John Fisher Away over Gallaudet College, the Hurst The Lakers open the season Monday, smashing several standards in this win over Nov. 21, with a contest against Houghton the Washington, DC area school. at the Campus Center.

NOVEMBER, 1983 15 Thanks Prof

Dr. John M. Lincourt

It's been eight years since you introduced me to logic and philosophy. Maybe you'd remember me as one of those students who gave you a run for your money. I remember one of those days when we were trying our ability at logical thinking and we tried to apply the scientific method to disprove the existence of God. Your questions forced me to crystallize my own thinking. I remember being so angered and appalled by your black and white view that "if it can't be proved, it doesn't exist," that I drowned myself in every possible theology class to prove to myself that you were wrong. After a few years of serious soul-search­ ing, doubting and reading books about spirituality and secular humanism, I'm grateful to God for granting me the gift of faith. You were so adept at shaking my value system that when I finally emptied myself of rather immature notions of God, I was a few years older and blessed with a faith rooted in a personal conversion of heart. I read about this new section in the Mercyhurst Magazine and I felt blessed and grateful for the opportunity to thank you for giving me a life-long gift—an inquisitive nature and an unquenchable thirst for answers to life's toughest questions. I really do think of you often—espe­ cially when our five-year-old daughter asks, "Why Mommy?" or "How come?" I hope that you're not too disappointed that I still believe in God and I can see Him in opportunities like this one—to thank you, Dr. Lincourt, for helping me grow. Fondly, Valerie Sherrange Crofoot 75 -1 North East, PA Dr. John Lincourt was a member of the Mercy­ hurst College faculty from 1964 to 1973. He is an associate professor of philosophy at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where he has taught for the past ten years. Dr. Lincourt is affiliated with the Charlotte Memorial Hospital and Medical Center as preceptor in biomedical ethics in the depart­ ment of family medicine. Editor's Note: We hare asked Dr. Lincourt to be a guest writer for our next Mercyhurst Magazine. Photo 1966

16 MERCYHURST MAGAZINK Club Notes September 17. The affair was hosted by Washington, D.C. Mercyhurst graduate and President's An Alumni Get-Together was held at the Associate Helen Moran '49, who was Georgetown Holiday Inn after the Hurst/ Erie assisted by Jeff Best 77 and Rosemary Gallaudet football game in Washington, The Erie Alumni Club has proven to be Durkin 77. Some of the alumni in attend­ D.C. The October 15 event was hosted by very active indeed. Erie alums from the ance were Steve Frisina '80, Pat Weschler Debbie Mattes-Kulig 76 and her husband forties and fifties met on June 25th at the 78, Diane Fitzgerald Kramer 70, Mary Mike, and Cindy Belczyk 77. Erie Yacht Club. Organizers of the affair Collins '83, and Donna Peterson '83. were Joan (Gibbons) Goodill '47 and Regina (English) Ingram y44. New Clubs Syracuse Upcoming alumni events are being Also, Mercyhurst graduates from the The Syracuse Alumni chapter recently organized for the Boston, Pittsburgh, and 1960's held a nostalgic "Happy Hour" at organized a meeting for October. The New York City clubs. Also interesting to the college on July 13th. Mercyhurst graduates gathered on Octo­ note is a California Alumni Club, which Various meetings were held throughout ber 2 at the home of Patricia Burns '56. is in the planning stage. the summer to discuss the possibility of organizing a picnic for all alumni in the Erie area. Through the efforts of Bill Dopicrala 72, Gary Dagan '82, Karen Fund Drive Leaders 1949-1953 Helen Pat Curran '52 (Schultz) Benzel 75, Holly Chiapazzi 79, 1949 Dorothy I. Stiglmeier Andy Findlay '81, John Lichacz 78, and 1950 Mary E. Kienzle Tom Richter 73, an "Erie Alumni Picnic" For the 18th Annual Alumni Fund Drive, 1951 Margaret O'Connell was held on August 21 in the Hurst Grotto. a group of individuals were asked to serve 1952 Janet Miller Most recently, a luncheon hosted by as class coordinators. These coordinators 1953 Judy Carlow Margaret Emiing '37, Mary Pirrello '38, and in turn asked a member of each gradu­ 1954-1958 Rita A. Walter Weiss '57 Gegie O'Brien '39 took place October 18 ating class to serve as a class agent to head Class Agents TBA the fund drive on behalf of his/her class­ at Mercyhurst's own 'Top of the Hill Club'. 1959-1963 Joan Kostolansky The informal affair was held for the mates. Check the listing below for your year and class agent who will be sending Evans '60 graduates of 1929-1939. you a letter during the first or second 1959 Dr. Helen Zimmerman 1960 Mary Lou Kelly week of November to encourage partici­ Philadelphia 1961 Kathy Cook Hoffman pation in the 18th Fund Drive. Coordi­ The Philadelphia Club of the Mercyhurst 1962 Carolyn Kaczmarek Zack nators are listed in bold type. Class agents 1963 Sheila Himes Fiscus alumni met on July 24th at the home of follow, listed by year. Margaret Blair Machines '33. Over 25 1964-1969 Joyce A. Savocchio '65 graduates from the Philadelphia area were 1964 Tania Hanlin in attendance at her Bryn Mawr, Pa., 1929-1933 Sister Eustace Taylor '29 1965 Judith Mastrian residence. 1929 Sr. Eustace 1966 MaryAnn Daly 1930 Bianco Abramoski 1967 Kathy Cantoni 1931 Mary Thompson 1968 Jane Carney Buffalo 1969 Kathleen Cermak Polito The Mercyhurst/Niagara University foot­ 1932 Alice Stainbrook ball game provided a great opportunity 1933 Sr. Celine Fasenmeyer 1970-1975 Russell Franklin 74 for New York alums to meet. The Buffalo 1934-1938 Alice Brugger 36 1970 Lorraine Weiner chapter gathered after the September 10 1934-35-36 TBA 1971 Gretchen Langner 1972 Tom Becht game at the Alps Restaurant. Among those 1937 Margaret Emiing 1938 Mary Pirrello 1973 Marlene Smith who attended were Reggie O'Connor '80, 1974 Julie VanVolkenburg Sal Gallo 73., Mike Heller 79, Pam Scan- 1939-1943 Gloria M. Lutz 43 1975 Jim Mahoney darito '82, Amy (Blood '80) and Gordon 1939 Eugenia O'Brien Karstedt '80, Donna Peterson '83, and 1940 Gertrude Merski 1976-1980 Patrick Weschler 78 Mary Collins '83. 1941 Jane Haughney 1976 Mike Lattanzio 1942 Claudia Garvey 1977 Jeff Best/Rosemary Durkin 1943 Mary Ellen Avery 1978 George Venuto Cleveland 1979 Joann DeSantis A casual get-together was held for 1944-1948 Dolores DiVincenzo 1980 Steve Frisina Scura '46 Cleveland alums after the Mercyhurst/John 1981-1985 Andrew Findlay '81 Carroll University football game on 1944 Jane Seubert 1945 Margaret Darragh 1981 Pierre Priestley 1946 Teresa Quinlan 1982 Gary Dagan 1947 Mary Lamp 1983 Richard Lanzillo 1948 Natalie Wochrlen

NOVEMBER, 1983 17 week workshop at Westminster College this sions. He was previously associated with the summer. The workshop was co-sponsored by First National Bank of Pennsylvania and was the college and the National Aeronautics and also controller of the Erie Beer Company. 38 FRANCES C. MALONEY is employed at Space Administration (NASA). She is using the Yale University as a librarian. knowledge she gained at the course on integra­ 75 JACK FREIDEL is in med school at the tion of computers and space technology in the University of Cincinnatti. 55 MAUREEN HAMMOND MURPHY is elementary and high school classroom and pro­ ducing a television program for other educators DR. KATHLEEN JURKIEWICZ BUKOWSKI is editor of the "Oyster Bay Guardian", a weekly supervisor of Elementary and Middle School in the Erie area. newspaper in Oyster Bay, NY. Curriculum for the School District of Millcreek CAROL WEBER COLLIS was recently elected Township. She was formerly Supervisor of 57 Two students of PATRICIA KUHARSKY to a three-year term as a member of the Board Special Education with the Millcreek School KREGER, Lisa Kregcr (Pat's daughter) and Mary of Trustees of the Greensboro Historical District. Amenta, recently received $25.00 savings Museum, Greensboro, NC. JOHN B. CRUPI received a Master of Arts bonds from Mercyhurst College for their ex­ Degree in Labor Relations from Indiana Univer­ cellent scores received after presentation of 68 BONNIE HORDINSKI TRIOLA has just sity of Pennsylvania. their papers at the Region X meeting of the published her second instructional book on CHERYL SMITH OLSON is a clinical dietician Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science for knitted coats. Her first book on designer suits at Encino Hospital in Encino, CA. 1983- Lisa and Mary are 8th grade students at is being internationally acclaimed. She St. John the Evangelist School in Girard, PA. Pat WILLIAM CHATENKA is a New Jersey State specializes in designing and fitting knitwear. She Trooper and is now residing at Forked River, NJ. has had first place winners among her students is head designer for "Les Trois Amies" and is for the past four years but this was the first time assisted by her sister SHIRLEY HORDINSKI 76. FRANK P. SIROTNAK is in charge of media rela­ that the high scorers received recognition from tions and statistical analysis with COPE, a sec­ Pat's alma mater and in the area of her concen­ tion o^ the Baltimore County Police Depart­ tration. Pat majored in biology and minored in 69 MARY JO LIPANI is principal at St. ment in Baltimore, MD. chemistry. Michael School in Greenville, FA. CHRISTINE SYGUDA BAILEY was selected for CHARLOTTE TISDEL TESONIERO taught 76 PATRICIA KAZY is a medical technolo­ elementary school for 15 years in New York and participation in the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation, "Jennings Scholar Program." This gist at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, Massachusetts. After her marriage to Angelo Ohio. Tesoniero in 1972, Charlotte gave up teaching and honor was awarded those teachers selected by their school system as "best and most compe­ THOMAS HEUER is regional executive direc­ is enjoying married life as a full time homemaker. tent" in their teaching. Chris is a 1st grade- tor of the White Water Way Region for the teacher in the Jefferson, Ohio School System. American Cancer Society servicing four coun­ ties in Pennsylvania. He is also Secretary of the JEAN CRISWELL WHITE is living in 58 DAN BURKE'S paintings were recently featured Board of Directors of the American Perform­ Lockport, New York with her family of four. in a one man show in the Rike Center Gallery ing Art Theater Company in Jeannette, PA. Jean has been a substitute teacher and is now ai the University of Dayton. seeking a full-time position. MARIANNE SHERTZER has recently been appointed assistant director of Admissions at 70 JOANE HOGAN BUCHOLZ has three LaRoche College in Allison Park, PA. 60 MARY ANN KOSS FLYNN is co-author of children: Jennifer, 4; Connie, 2; and John, 1. BILL GUYTON is general manager of the Holi­ a Word Processing textbook for post secondary day Inn in Lenexa, KS. students published by Reston. 71 SYLVIA MOORE LIKASIAK has been JOEL MILLER joined Vineyard Securities of awarded a graduate assistantship in Edinboro North East as a registered representative. He University's school administration program. 61 JULIA KOSCO MULLANEY and husband, sells oil and gas well tax shelter programs and James have three sons majoring in biology at BRIDGET McCUE is executive chef at the David stock of the parent company, Vineyard Oil and various colleges: Patrick is a senior at Penn Mead Inn, Meadville, Pa. Gas Company. State; Daniel, a junior at Villanova University, KATHLEEN SULLIVAN YATES and husband, HARRY (DAN) HILL, III received a juris doctor and Joe, a sophomore at Grove City College. Michael, have 3 children. Kathleen taught degree from Dickinson School of Law on June Daughter, Katie, is in second grade at Sacred second and third grades for a number of years 4, 1983. Heart School. Julia hopes that Katie decides to in the Ballston Spa Central School District and CHARLES L. RUFO is a naval aviator with the attend Mercyhurst when the time comes. If is now serving on a School Board Committee United States Navy. Julia's wish comes true, Katie will be a member in the Saratoga Springs School District. PATTY MALLOY CRUPI recently completed her of the class of 1997! Master's Program at the University of Pittsburgh JEANNE BOES MOREHOUSE is the School 73 DAVID G. STEPHANY has been pro­ graduating from the School of Health Related Improvement Coordinator at the Center Street moted to supervisor of Personnel Relations at Studies. School in El Segundo, CA. Hammermill Paper Company. DEBRA MATTES-KULIG is a research nutri­ tionist with the Center for Molecular Nutrition Sensory Disorder at Georgetown University 62 Kristin Vcsely, daughter ofJAQUEI.INI- 74 KAREN HUNT KOZAS son, Michael, Medical Center in Washington, DC and was PONTELLO VE.SKLY is a freshman at Mercy­ celebrated his first birthday February 4, 1983. recently awarded the Ross Professional hurst majoring in dietetics. GARY DUDENHOEFER and his wife, Mary Ann Development Award at the annual spring (Terraro '80) are living in Canton, Ohio where meeting of the Virginia Dietetic Association in Gary is a communications engineer at Ohio Williamsburg, VA. JOAN JARZOMSKI is self-employed as a 64 Power Company. They have one daughter, consultant dietitian in long term care health SHIRLEY HORDINSKI won the "Best by Jessica and are expecting a second child. facilities in the Canandaigua, New York area. Popular Demand" Award at the National Knit­ ting Machine Seminar in Washington, DC. Her ELIZABETH FOGARTY DUDZINSKI, a teacher RUSSELL H. FRANKLIN joined the staff of Col­ pattern design for the garment contest will be at Joanna Connell School in Erie, was one of 22 ony First Federal Savings and Loan as corporate featured in the Fall '84 editions of Vogue Knit- educators who completed an intensive two- internal auditor for the Association's three divi­

18 MERCYHURST MAGAZINE ting, Vogue Pattern Magazines, and Bntterick of Erie County where she served as adminis­ It's A Boy Sewing World. Shirley's designs are a feature trative assistant and campaign associate. of "Les Trois Amies" Custom Knitting Company CHRISTINE K. STROEBEL is office manager at Matthew Virgil to Joseph and Linda (Colvin '70) in Fairview, PA. Ms. Hordinski is also a sales the Academy for Educational Development Rhodes. representative with Printing Concepts in Erie. in Washington, DC. David Edward to Ed and Joan (Bucher '75) Evenski. RAVINDER SABHERWAL claimed the Men's Michael Benjamin to Ronald and Emily (Fatica Open Singles title in the 22nd Annual Erie Ten­ '69) Sertz. / / DAVID E. BURK has been appointed chief nis Tournament this past August. of the Titusvillc Police Department. In addition Daniel Jonathan to Randall E. and Joyce to his bachelor's degree in law enforcement, (Sparrow '80) Bukowski. David earned a master's degree in criminal 82 TERESA BOROWSKI is a graduate stu­ Bryan Patrick to Steve and Maggie (Damico 79) justice administration from Mercy hurst in 1982. dent in Family Studies in the College of Human Barber. Ecology at Michigan State University. Brian Patrick to Patrick '80 and Mary Malloy PETER DAMICO has been named sales and ban­ '82 Sabol. quet manager of the David Mead Inn, Meadville, PA. 83 LISA L. COSTELLO is assistant resident Marriages director in Finegan Hall at Gannon University 78 CHERYL A. STERN has been named offi­ while pursuing a master's degree there. Denise A. Corbin 77 and Richard S. Order, Esq. cer of manpower development and training Julie A. Guyton '82 and Bret (i. Blomberg '82 with the First National Bank of Pennsylvania. MARY KAY VONA is administrative supervisor of CIGNA Health Services in Clearwater, FL. Bruce Fenstermacher 78 and Tricia Waterhouse She was previously with General Electric where Rich Ingram '80 and Karen Browne she served as an employee relations specialist JOHN COSTELLO was drafted by the St. Louis Patricia Ann Knecht '83 and Donald Keith Buck in the Locomotive Product Division. Cardinals and is a starting pitcher for their Erie Karen Kolpien '82 and Frank Bugat VICTORIA A. REIDER received a juris doctor minor league team. Thomas Alan Kraut '81 and Cynthia Kay Shoop degree at The Dickinson School of Law com­ MICHAEL C. SMITH recently was named as the Becky A. Malinowski 79 and Richard E. Greiner mencement ceremonies held June 4th. assistant credit manager of the Corell Steel Regina Scura 77 and Gary E. Merz Company. ALLEAN YOUNG GAITHER and husband, An­ Beth Young '80 and Gregg Rautenstrauch 79 thony, have a 2Vz year-old daughter, Alexis Dione Louise Zorn '81 and William David Nicole. Allean is working for the Department It's A Girl McClelland of Health and Human Services, Cuban/Haitian Kim Flick '80 and Ronald Borczyk '80 Mental Health Unit in Rockville, MD. Margaret Jean to Frank '75 and Jean Abate. Judith Bradley '69 and Dr. Robert Maxham JOHN GREGORY is working for an advertising firm in Houston, TX. In the past year, he has won a silver medal from the Houston Adver­ tising Federation for a piece of stationery which he designed for an oriental rug company. Is Justice Blind? continued from page 6 culture, there's a general belief that beau­ 79 GREGG RAUTENSTRAUCH is in land ty is better—that attractiveness is good development in West Palm Beach, FL. and that unattractiveness is somewhat Although the Mercyhurst College study ANNE VALENTINE NEUBERT and husband, bad." is the only one done of actual court cases, Why does society seem to value physi­ Andrew, are keeping busy with their two there have been many experimental children, Emily Marie, 5 and Adam Paul, 3. Anne cally attractive people more? also does reupholstcring part-time from her studies of simulated court cases which "It's called the halo effect," answers Dr. home. bear out the conclusion that physically Marsha Jacobson, an associate professor more attractive offenders receive lenient of psychology at the University of Dayton, ROBERT MIKRUT received a Masters of Fine punishments. Arts degree in choreography emphasizing Dayton, Ohio, who has also studied the theatre jazz and musical comedy from the One such study was conducted by Dr. role of physical attractiveness on Philadelphia College of the Performing Arts, Richard A. Kulka, a social psychologist, judgment. and has assumed a faculty position there. while he was at the University of Mich­ "When we give attractive people the JOE WEINDORF was elected to the 4th Ward igan's Institute for Social Research. benefit of the doubt, it's called the halo District Justice Seat in the city of Erie on both "We examined the influence of physical effect. Psychological studies have revealed the republican and democratic tickets. attractiveness on the decisions of 91 that when we perceive people with posi­ undergraduates who played the role of tive traits, such as kindness, or intelligence jurors in an automobile negligence trial" or whatever, there is a tendency to give 80 THERESE MANNING is a full-time stu­ explained Kulka, now a survey method- dent in graphic design at Northern Virginia them the benefit of the doubt as far as Community College. ologist at the Research Triangle Institute, other qualitites are concerned as well." Research Triangle Park, N.C. "Our ROBERT J. FRANZ was presented the law en­ students watched audiovisual presenta­ forcement award for 1983 at the 11th Annual Criminal Justice awards ceremony at Mercy- tions of mock trials. Students exposed to hurst. He has been with the Eric District Parole an attractive plaintiff and an unattractive Dr. John 11. Stewart 11 was a behavior psycholo­ and Probation Office since 1973. defendant more often found in favor of gist at Mercyhurst College from 1974-1979- the plaintiff and awarded more money in Currently Dr. Stewart is an independent con­ MARY ANN DANGELO is now Mary Ann sultant with the Civic Education Associates of Petrillo and has graduated from the University damages than the students who viewed films of an unattractive plaintiff and an Scotsdale, Arizona, where he is also the direc­ of Pittsburgh with a juris doctorate degree. tor of the corporation's new subsidiary, the ROBERTA K. BOGART is a computer program­ unattractive defendant." Human Behavior Laboratories. mer at Erie Insurance. Kulka called Stewart's study "impor­ tant" because it was the first done in Maury Breecher is a professional writer and 81 RICK TRENSKI is a state policeman in actual courtroom situations. "I'm not surprised about his results member of the American Society of Journalists Houston, TX. and Authors. His works are syndicated by the PEGGY WITTENBURG has been appointed because they support the conclusions of Los Angeles Times Syndicate. Breechers director of sales-marketing for Howard others in the field including myself. I think 'Justice Blind'1 article has appeared in the Johnson's Motor Lodge, Erie. Prior to this ap­ there is overwhelming evidence for the Chicago Tribune, Atlanta Journal, and Tampa pointment Peggy was employed at United Way belief that justice is not blind. In our Tribune.

NOVEMBER, 1983 19 Woman As Elders continued from page 5 Celebration of the Arts female life expectancy simply proves that Calendar of Events this is not true. Women's status as a worker December-May is penalized when her kinkeeping and childbearing roles contribute to an inter­ December mittent work record that does not build 2,3,4 "A Christmas Madrigal Dinner" - DAngclo School of Music in pension equity. A guaranteed minimum cooperation with the Hotel-Restaurant Management Department income for homemakers based on the January principle that marriage is an equal part­ 8 School of Music Trio nership is more than a woman's issue . . . 19 Dr. J. Allen Hynek - "Visitors from a Parallel Universe" it is an aging issue. 25 Film "Seven Beauties" (Italian) Structural advances must be made that February recognize women's work in economic 1 Film "Say Amen, Somebody" (American) terms regardless of how it is defined in 8 Film "House Made of Dawn" (American) varying cultures. Otherwise, the old old 14 Stanley Kunitz - Pulitzer Poet will continue to be tagged the poorest of 15 Film "David" (German) the poor and our trusty lens will dutiful­ 16 Florynce Kennedy - "Coalitions for the 80's" ly report that the poorest of that group 17, 18, 19, is still our old women. 23, 24, 25 "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" - Theatre 22 Film "The Cow" (Iranian) 24, 25 Robert Dolwick, Trumpet Recital and Master Class WHERE DOES 28 Film "The Year of Living Dangerously" (American) March ALL THIS 2,3,4 "New Choreographers Showcase" 15 Anthony Hecht - Pulitzer Poet BRING US ? 23 Joseph Chiarelli, Voice Recital government document from the April United States Department of Health, 1 Carolyn Englert, Oboe Recital Education and Welfare includes a 5 John Rouch - "Critical Equations: How to Tell the Good A statement that reads, "The single most im­ from the Bad" portant demographic fact for women is 10 Dr. Ixmis Simpson - Pulitzer Poet that the aging society is a female society." 11 Film "Shoot the Piano Player" (French) 1 would like to rephrase that quote and 14 "An Evening of Classical Ballet" (Warner Theatre) state that, "The single most important 18 Film "Casanova" (Italian) demographic fact PERIOD is that the ag­ 25 Film "Chinatown" (American) ing society is a female society." This is not 29 Orchestral Concert a problem for the women. They alone will May not change the status quo. 2 Film "Playtime" (French) If the status of the elderly is to be ad­ 4,5,6 Theatre production to be announced vanced internationally, then the impact of 10, 11, 12 (An original play by an Erie author) social policy must be measured and traced 9 Film "Brewster McCloud" (American) throughout the life span for each respec­ 10, 11, 12 8th Annual DAngclo International Young Artist Competition tive culture. Policymakers must be encour­ (Voice) aged to understand that the common 16 Film "Obscure Object of Desire" denominator to much of the status of old age is how their culture views women. It For further information on all events, call Mercyhurst box office — 814/825-0255. is a crime that women's survival through old age is in large measure an ignored resource in our world. Advisors must in­ form government officials that the aged Reunion Dates Alumni Travel are a resource and with structural shifts Alumni College Reunions they can remain in the mainstream of The Alumni Office has two exciting society as contributing members. July 27-29, 1984 trips planned for 1984. Changes in public policy, however, in­ Alumni celebrating will be members of March 11 through 19, a trip to Lon­ don, England with three days in the volve an arduous effort of both the female anniversary classes whose year ends in and male sector. The task is no small one. a 4, 5, 9, or 0. Plan on it! lovely English countryside followed by four days in London is being planned. May 25 through June 9, Mercyhurst Linda Colvin Rhodes is a 1970 graduate of Send news for the Class Notes section and In­ Alumni can journey to Oberammer- Mercyhurst. She received her master's and ters to the Editor to the Mercyhurst Magazine, Mer­ gau for the Passion Play. Included in Ed. D. from Teachers College, Columbia Univer­ cyhurst College, Erie, PA 16546. Please include your this trip are tours of Munich and sity. Rhodes who owns the firm of Rhodes and class year, maiden name (if applicable), address and Vienna. Bre)inan, Inc, is also a consultant with the telephone number. We welcome black and white Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, School pictures with alumni class notes. For more information on these oj Medicine, Columbia University. She is the Moving up-coming tours, contact Gary chair ofZonta International's Status of Women Bukowski, director of alumni rela­ Include the Mercyhurst Magazine on your list of Committee and was a delegate to the United publications to receive your address change. tions at 814/825-0245. Nations Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) forum on aging in Vienna, 1982.

20 MKRCYHURST MAGAZINE Thanks, Prof. You helped me grow. You remember him ... or her. The Mercyhurst professor whose sparkling lecture awakened in you a lifelong quest for learning. Or the one whose droll humor evidenced a deep wisdom about life. Perhaps it was a quality of compassion, understanding, and acceptance that endeared your favorite professor to you and countless other students. Or it may have been a mock fierceness that demanded your best, then rewarded it with a glow of pride in your accomplishments . . . If you stop to reflect on your student days, there's probably at least one professor you would like to thank. That's why we chose the theme 'Thanks, Prof," for the new section in the Mercyhurst Magazine. We want to give you a chance to say a public word of gratitude. All of the letters we receive will be forwarded to the individual professors they mention (or, in the case of deceased members, to the closest relatives). A large selection of the letters will be printed along with photographs of the professors. We must receive "Thanks, Prof letters by January 15, for the next issue, but we encourage you to begin sending them to us now. Type the letter, if at all possible, and try to limit it to one page. Be sure to include your name (and maiden name, if you're married), class year, and current address. letters must be signed. Mail your letter to: Thanks, Prof. c/o Mercyhurst Magazine Mercyhurst College Erie, PA 16546