Notre Dame Scholastic, Vol. 119, No. 12

George Berry scholastic' John CaIson . Vol. 119, No. 12, May 5, 1978 Ken MseAlee STORAGE :' Notre Dame, Indiana . OF McKINLEY FEATURES NOW OPEN 4 Roll Over, Beethoven Lisa Michels and Jake Morrissey ND STUDENTS: 8 A Friend for Joey Catherine Santoro Storage. for , . 12 Much Ado About Acting Sheila Foss MOTORCYCLES AUTOS, 14 NO Publishing Presses On Maureen Kelly FURNITURE, BOOKS, Etc. 18 The Final Act Ginny Nask Share a space with a' 22 The Rough Draft Ray O'Brien roommate or friend! 26 Moreau: Changing Times Mary Ann Wissel YOUR OWN STORAGE SPACE -YOU KEEP THE KEY . 28 Walk for Paydirt Ray O'Brien CALL OR VISIT TODAY AT: 816 E. McKINLEY, MISHAWAKA REGULARS 259·0335· 7 Book Review Pete Smith ALSO AN A&A QUAUrY ClEANERS S1 ATION 10 Fiction Michelle Quinn CREDITS' 16 Gallery Greg G•. " Gregory Illustrations: Lee Hendricks' 9 / Sharon Simon 21. 20 . People at NO Liz Donovan and Rhonda Kornfeld Photographs: Tom Everman 3, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 20, 23, 24, 25, 29,30 / Phillip Johnson 21 Fiction Cole Finegan 13, 18, 19, 26 / photo pg. 24 courtesy of The Observer / photos pg. 26 courtesy of . 30 The Final Word Kathleen McElroy Provincial Archives. . Having a Cover: Sharon Simon.

S~ff: . . Editor :. ~ ".,~, . Chuck Sweeney, Clare Leary, Dave Beno, John McDermott, Phillip Johnson, Barb Frey, party? Kathleen McElroy . Cole Finegan, Steve Fadul, Dan Lombardi, Mary DeRoche, Theresa Rebeck, John Delaney, Managing Editors Rhonda Kornfeld, Sue Hart, Peggy McGuire, Liz Donovan, Mike Kenahan, Kim Gumz, Mark J. On dash W. Ben Elliot, Tom. Westphal, Betsy Birch, Mary Ann Pelczar, John Stavinoha, Susan Karen Caruso Spilman, Bridget BerrY, Kathy Leaman, James Jordan, Therese Phillips, Gabrielle Pentz, Art Director Bill Ehmann, Craig. Smith, Gene Meador, Maryellen Bradley, Leo J. Mulcahey, Tom Sharon Simon Balcerek, Mary Jo Murphy, Lisa Hartenberger, Bob Southard, Dave Satterfield, Bernie Production Manager Valenti, Greg G. Gregory. 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"I really had no intention of teaching a Free University course," Eichorn, a sopho more Southern belle from Charlotte, North Carolina, I2ULL said. "But my roommate suggested it. So I called Bobby, and here we are." "I was hesitant about offer ing the course," Hanes said. "But·we ended up having to limit the course because the response was so good." UV~I2' Hanes is also from Charlotte and learned to disco, he said, at "deb parties," a social function put on by a debutante's wealthy father in the hopes of outdoing his .U~~TtlUV~'~,' rivals. "These parties are an alternative to the bars in Charlotte," Hanes explained. "North Carolina isa dry state, so there areJi't many bars in the city. In such elegant settings, dancing expertise was quickly acquired,' as debutantes and their escorts found disco to be, gasp, fun." ' Eichorn anl'Hanes admit that the disco they know and teach is not the hard-core disco dancing to be found in "New York, New York" or "Studio 54." It is, rather, a modernization of the jitterbug and swing, currently known as "The Pretzel." "If you can. bend your. arm," Hanes noted, "you can do the Pretzel." by Lisa Michels and 'Jake Morrissey Reasons for the student enrolling in the course were varied. "I'm here because I'ni going to a formal this Gone are the days of elegant ballrooms filled with " Friday night, and I have to learn how to dance," Gina --:-the scene of many' choreographi~ triumphso~ South tuxedoed gentlemen and bejeweled ladies dancing ,to Robillard stated. One disco enthusiast coyly' admitted Bend's John Travoltas. , " " ' , the strains of a Strauss waltz. Beatlemania and the twist that she was there because, "I like to dance with Bob But Cinnabar's is not the only disco in South Bimd. 'have met similar fates. Mick Jagger move over. Disco Hanes. He makes anyone look like a good dancer." Those not' yet ready to conquer the ~total atmosphere has arrived. , , , The disco course attempted, in four sessions, to give can opt for Davy's 'Locker in Captain, Alexander's But with this new dance craze Comes certain' stipu Notre Dame and Saint Mary's'students a feel for flow~ Moonraker Restaurant'. Without a cover, charge or a lations. Unlike the twist or the frug, true disco dancing ing motion. Showing the class "three or four moves a hulking bouncer, Davy's Locker has the. ambianCE! of reqUires a coordinated effort from both dancers, in, an night," Eichorn and Hanes then, walked' around a classy bar with contemporary music., ' attempt to form a fluid unit that moves to the pulsating LaFortune's Victorian ballroom and tried to "take The dance floor is substantially smaller than Cinna- rhythms of Donna Sommers or the Bee Gees. Where, care of problems." "It was amazing," Eichorn :ex- bar's and is sunken into the floor, rather than raised '. then, does one acquire the confidence and' finesse to I I claimed. "They caught on really .quickly." The course abov~ the crowd. One is nestled seCurely between ,the bedazzle spectators in the mirrored environments called culminated in a trip to Cinnabar's in downtown South comatose disc jockey and the mirrored pit sides.. Its discos? At Notre Dame, anyway, .one ('takes a Free J Bend, where the' course's students had' an opportunity atmosphere is warmer' than the sterile Chmabar's, , University course. Begun this year, the FreeUniver to test their newly learned skills and to become part boasting plush red seats and a panorama of, the St. . ,sity' course has proved'to be a popularoneandhas of the world of disco, if only for a short time. 'Joseph River and Century Center beyond. Cinnabar's is substantially different in atmosphere The clientele of Davy's Locker is not quite as rabid than LaFortune's ballroom. Thesoon-to-be' disco as that of Cinnabar's. Consisting mostly of SouthBend dancers enter into the closet-like foyer and' are im- area residents, Davy's .Locker provides the opportunity mediately. confronted by, a bouncer who requests, in for the three-piece-suited businessman, the legal sec- no uncertain terms,two dollars (one dollar with mem- retary, and th'eeollege student to shed their traditional bership card), for admission to South Bend's disco" garb and boogie down., ' paradise. An elevator, lit only, by a black. light, ' Another type of patron, the one that dominates the whisks patrons up into the building's entrails. ,This , dance floor, is the over-the-hill couple in-what else? is assuming, that they got past the armed guard and,' , silk. The man, sporting, a bald spot and wearing high- the, professional bouncer" ("I've been working as a waisted black pants and a silver shirt, contrasted well bouncer in nightclubs for eight years," he says with ,a with his, pony-tailed; 'silk-ponchoed partner, whose snarl). high black pumps inhibited quick movement. The male, As the elevator spews out its passengers,~ey are member of this silk farm seemed to be dancing'with ushered'thro'ugh a tunnel of mirrors. "Wow", is" the himself, often going about his business totally oblivious expected response from, disco novices. to his ra tlierr6tund,. twirling partner., Occasionally The disco is large, with pinball machines in back, clapping his hands, a la Carmen Miranda, and always flanked by two fully equipped bars: The disco: floor,moving his less than magnificent hips, his gaze was situated in the room's center, is the focal, point; one's constantly directed towards his own body, rather than eyes are immediately ,drawn to 'it. Raisedab'ovethe hispartner's, and with good reason-he was prettier I " floor, inlight-colored wood, is the. actualdanci!lg .floor than she was. " SCHOLASTIC· MAY 5,1978 5

.1I managed to sweep some of the mellow crowd into its grasp. Chris Eichorn and Bob Hanes, instigators of the course, 'are brimming with toe-tapping, arm-twisting enthusiasm, although they were originally skeptical of the course's popularity. "I really had no intention of teaching a Free University course," Eichorn, a sopho more Southern belle from Charlotte, North Carolina, I2ULL said. "But my roommate suggested it. So I called Bobby, and here we are." "I was hesitant about offer ing the course," Hanes said. "But·we ended up having to limit the course because the response was so good." UV~I2' Hanes is also from Charlotte and learned to disco, he said, at "deb parties," a social function put on by a debutante's wealthy father in the hopes of outdoing his .U~~TtlUV~'~,' rivals. "These parties are an alternative to the bars in Charlotte," Hanes explained. "North Carolina isa dry state, so there areJi't many bars in the city. In such elegant settings, dancing expertise was quickly acquired,' as debutantes and their escorts found disco to be, gasp, fun." ' Eichorn anl'Hanes admit that the disco they know and teach is not the hard-core disco dancing to be found in "New York, New York" or "Studio 54." It is, rather, a modernization of the jitterbug and swing, currently known as "The Pretzel." "If you can. bend your. arm," Hanes noted, "you can do the Pretzel." by Lisa Michels and 'Jake Morrissey Reasons for the student enrolling in the course were varied. "I'm here because I'ni going to a formal this Gone are the days of elegant ballrooms filled with " Friday night, and I have to learn how to dance," Gina --:-the scene of many' choreographi~ triumphso~ South tuxedoed gentlemen and bejeweled ladies dancing ,to Robillard stated. One disco enthusiast coyly' admitted Bend's John Travoltas. , " " ' , the strains of a Strauss waltz. Beatlemania and the twist that she was there because, "I like to dance with Bob But Cinnabar's is not the only disco in South Bimd. 'have met similar fates. Mick Jagger move over. Disco Hanes. He makes anyone look like a good dancer." Those not' yet ready to conquer the ~total atmosphere has arrived. , , , The disco course attempted, in four sessions, to give can opt for Davy's 'Locker in Captain, Alexander's But with this new dance craze Comes certain' stipu Notre Dame and Saint Mary's'students a feel for flow~ Moonraker Restaurant'. Without a cover, charge or a lations. Unlike the twist or the frug, true disco dancing ing motion. Showing the class "three or four moves a hulking bouncer, Davy's Locker has the. ambianCE! of reqUires a coordinated effort from both dancers, in, an night," Eichorn and Hanes then, walked' around a classy bar with contemporary music., ' attempt to form a fluid unit that moves to the pulsating LaFortune's Victorian ballroom and tried to "take The dance floor is substantially smaller than Cinna- rhythms of Donna Sommers or the Bee Gees. Where, care of problems." "It was amazing," Eichorn :ex- bar's and is sunken into the floor, rather than raised '. then, does one acquire the confidence and' finesse to I I claimed. "They caught on really .quickly." The course abov~ the crowd. One is nestled seCurely between ,the bedazzle spectators in the mirrored environments called culminated in a trip to Cinnabar's in downtown South comatose disc jockey and the mirrored pit sides.. Its discos? At Notre Dame, anyway, .one ('takes a Free J Bend, where the' course's students had' an opportunity atmosphere is warmer' than the sterile Chmabar's, , University course. Begun this year, the FreeUniver to test their newly learned skills and to become part boasting plush red seats and a panorama of, the St. . ,sity' course has proved'to be a popularoneandhas of the world of disco, if only for a short time. 'Joseph River and Century Center beyond. Cinnabar's is substantially different in atmosphere The clientele of Davy's Locker is not quite as rabid than LaFortune's ballroom. Thesoon-to-be' disco as that of Cinnabar's. Consisting mostly of SouthBend dancers enter into the closet-like foyer and' are im- area residents, Davy's .Locker provides the opportunity mediately. confronted by, a bouncer who requests, in for the three-piece-suited businessman, the legal sec- no uncertain terms,two dollars (one dollar with mem- retary, and th'eeollege student to shed their traditional bership card), for admission to South Bend's disco" garb and boogie down., ' paradise. An elevator, lit only, by a black. light, ' Another type of patron, the one that dominates the whisks patrons up into the building's entrails. ,This , dance floor, is the over-the-hill couple in-what else? is assuming, that they got past the armed guard and,' , silk. The man, sporting, a bald spot and wearing high- the, professional bouncer" ("I've been working as a waisted black pants and a silver shirt, contrasted well bouncer in nightclubs for eight years," he says with ,a with his, pony-tailed; 'silk-ponchoed partner, whose snarl). high black pumps inhibited quick movement. The male, As the elevator spews out its passengers,~ey are member of this silk farm seemed to be dancing'with ushered'thro'ugh a tunnel of mirrors. "Wow", is" the himself, often going about his business totally oblivious expected response from, disco novices. to his ra tlierr6tund,. twirling partner., Occasionally The disco is large, with pinball machines in back, clapping his hands, a la Carmen Miranda, and always flanked by two fully equipped bars: The disco: floor,moving his less than magnificent hips, his gaze was situated in the room's center, is the focal, point; one's constantly directed towards his own body, rather than eyes are immediately ,drawn to 'it. Raisedab'ovethe hispartner's, and with good reason-he was prettier I " floor, inlight-colored wood, is the. actualdanci!lg .floor than she was. " SCHOLASTIC· MAY 5,1978 5

.1I Some of the younger couples on the floor seemed to have studied at the Arthur Murray School of Dance Book Review and took their lead from the older, more experienced hoofers. In outfits ranging from tacky jeans and by Pete Smith saddled shoes to crew neck sweaters and docksiders to elevator shoes and blown-dried hair, the couples moved around the dance floor.' Their styles were as Distortions. By Anne Beattie. Pub force in his life, who has returned reality, insuring the vitality of her myriad as their attire. While one couple preferred the lished by Doubleday & Company, to her husband Ox. Unlike Bob Slo style by a faithfulness to objects repetitive precision steps of the "Saturday Night Inc. 283 pages. $7.95. cum in Something Happened, how of association and their passing in Fever" crowd, others approached the problem with ever, there is a sense of purpose fluence. reckless abandon and brought such feeling out on the ful existence somewhere close in There is a sense of strong identity dance floor. Whatever the maneuver, all moved to the Charles' experience. He keeps going between the younger imaginative Chilly Scenes' of Winter. By Ann same rhythmic cadence as they mouthed the words to back to' these memories and with audience of Beattie's and her char every song. Beattie. Published by Doubleday & drawing further; listening to cas acters. Reading her stories in The Company, Inc. 280 pages. $7.95. Selection of dancing partners seems to be a ritual. settes of Dylan through earphones New Yorker magazine is probably Men, lined up at counters around the dance floor nursed while filling out reports in his gov the first association. Maybe Ann their coffee mugs of beer, while the women, grouped ernment job, reliving, in _his mind Beattie, The New Yorker, and Ann around the outer rim of the disco, drank their "Passion the happiness he felt when he and Beattie's readers in The New Yorker Punches" and ate popcorn. Occasionally, a brave soul , In the short· story,' "Vermont," Laura were together in more con will be criticized for creating a would break from the pack and ask a woman to dance. . from Ann Beattie's collection en scious moments. ' circle of snobbishly stereotypical Smiling, the woman usually accepted. ' titled Distortions; the narrator'is It is Ms. Beattie's detail which is self-indulgence, but such criticism Once on the dance floor, however, all smiling left ,by her' husband David and most delightful, in her fiction and would indeed be shallow. There is stopped. Dancing, to the patrons. of Davy's Locker on eventually begins living with a mu that which makes her work provoke no 'intent to form a vogue of inward a Tuesday 'night, is a serious business. Concentrating tual friend oi" theirs,' Noel. Ms. cinematic imagining on the part of ly reflective, unsatisfied· and un mainly on the dance steps, the partners wore looks of Beattie evokes -, an amazing lack inspired relics from the 1960's; intense concentration. Only on the more experienced of drama, given all the twists and rather, Beattie holds a large mirror dancers' faces did a smile appear-they were more turns of the situation, in a' charac-' directly up' to the lives' of a genera confident in their surroundings. teristically 'plain and economical tion and records what is most often And what bizarre surroundings they were. White style. When David calls after a year evidence of wasted alienation. To rippled sheets of cloth hung, billowing, from the ceil or' so and says that he and Patty are identify with an Ann Beattie char ing.' Two lights, one red and one blue, reacted to the coming to Vermont for a visit, Noel, acter is often to confront the empti DJ's command and scanned the crowd, reflecting off a simple, kind man whose business ness inside oneself. the silk shirts and, mirrors. The ever-present strobe readings' of Moruiysworthand The In her keenly intelligent presenta light proved to be anathema to several women's feet, Wall Street Journal never left him tion of this alienation, Ann Beattie as it caused more than one foot to be stomped upon. much 'time 'for literature, wonders strikes cruelly and compassionately" Despite all these :faults, the disco has a certain ex how he can compete with David. "He at the core of the numbing lack of citement, a certain vitality, a certain freshness that thought' David was' coming to his fulfillment that is rampant among lets itself be felt. It does require, however,a level house 'to win me· away. After he her young, well-educated charac of competence that the dancing of the sixties never reads more literature he'll realize ters. Her writing resonates ,the im did. Embarrassment and a feeling of incompetence seem that is too easy. There will have to potent action of a generation that to go hand in hand with the learning of disco dancing; be complexities. The complexities burned out ruong with Jimi Hen It's enough to make one yearn for simpler days. will protect him forever."- , drix, Janis Joplin, and the Viet . The fiction of Ann Beattie is ma Nam war. The process of recovery turely sensitive to the problems and is painfully lengthened out, as is complexities . present in and sur Charles' two-year quest of Laura, rounding intelligent young people by a conditioned fear of action. On in America, and she makes no fool a macrocosmic level she presents ish attempt to solve or 'simplify the sad tale of the 70's in every them.. That is why the work here, Ami Beattie character she develops or fails to in her first collection of -short sto develop'. ries and her first novel, is so con Ann Beattie's remarkably clear stantly engaging· and so troubling. the reader; ,for example, Charles and cutting vision and her witty The insightful bleakness of her vi driving" alone singing "The Name super realism allow for refreshing sion' comes through consistently, Game" along with .the car radio and ly relevant humor and pleasurable on a parallel with Joseph Heller's substituting Laura's name with . reading, but the mirror reflection Something Happened but more im every chorus, or Charies fantasizing remains, prodding the reader, to mediately, considering the potential his best friend Sam can' join Laura move and react. With the p'ublica future of' her characters~ Charles, and him and Laura's stepdaughter in tion of these two books in paper the protagonist of ChiUy Scenes of one happy family, a picture he finds back expected next month, a new Winter, at twenty-seven is so utter "too Norman Rockwellish ,to be contract with Random House for ly. cynical and immersed in his own true" ' and. anyway, ,"Who' would two more books, and continuing ap problematic world that he fears' at someone assume' Sam was, if they pearances in The New Yorker, Ann one point in .the novel that his best saw him seated in a 'Norman Rock Beattie is destined to increase her friend Sam will· walk out on him in well' picture?", Ami Beattie aban audience and achieve the critical addition to Laura, the motivating dons 'the metaphor. in favor of acclaim that is due her. 6 SCHOLASTIC MAy 5,1978 7 Some of the younger couples on the floor seemed to have studied at the Arthur Murray School of Dance Book Review and took their lead from the older, more experienced hoofers. In outfits ranging from tacky jeans and by Pete Smith saddled shoes to crew neck sweaters and docksiders to elevator shoes and blown-dried hair, the couples moved around the dance floor.' Their styles were as Distortions. By Anne Beattie. Pub force in his life, who has returned reality, insuring the vitality of her myriad as their attire. While one couple preferred the lished by Doubleday & Company, to her husband Ox. Unlike Bob Slo style by a faithfulness to objects repetitive precision steps of the "Saturday Night Inc. 283 pages. $7.95. cum in Something Happened, how of association and their passing in Fever" crowd, others approached the problem with ever, there is a sense of purpose fluence. reckless abandon and brought such feeling out on the ful existence somewhere close in There is a sense of strong identity dance floor. Whatever the maneuver, all moved to the Charles' experience. He keeps going between the younger imaginative Chilly Scenes' of Winter. By Ann same rhythmic cadence as they mouthed the words to back to' these memories and with audience of Beattie's and her char every song. Beattie. Published by Doubleday & drawing further; listening to cas acters. Reading her stories in The Company, Inc. 280 pages. $7.95. Selection of dancing partners seems to be a ritual. settes of Dylan through earphones New Yorker magazine is probably Men, lined up at counters around the dance floor nursed while filling out reports in his gov the first association. Maybe Ann their coffee mugs of beer, while the women, grouped ernment job, reliving, in _his mind Beattie, The New Yorker, and Ann around the outer rim of the disco, drank their "Passion the happiness he felt when he and Beattie's readers in The New Yorker Punches" and ate popcorn. Occasionally, a brave soul , In the short· story,' "Vermont," Laura were together in more con will be criticized for creating a would break from the pack and ask a woman to dance. . from Ann Beattie's collection en scious moments. ' circle of snobbishly stereotypical Smiling, the woman usually accepted. ' titled Distortions; the narrator'is It is Ms. Beattie's detail which is self-indulgence, but such criticism Once on the dance floor, however, all smiling left ,by her' husband David and most delightful, in her fiction and would indeed be shallow. There is stopped. Dancing, to the patrons. of Davy's Locker on eventually begins living with a mu that which makes her work provoke no 'intent to form a vogue of inward a Tuesday 'night, is a serious business. Concentrating tual friend oi" theirs,' Noel. Ms. cinematic imagining on the part of ly reflective, unsatisfied· and un mainly on the dance steps, the partners wore looks of Beattie evokes -, an amazing lack inspired relics from the 1960's; intense concentration. Only on the more experienced of drama, given all the twists and rather, Beattie holds a large mirror dancers' faces did a smile appear-they were more turns of the situation, in a' charac-' directly up' to the lives' of a genera confident in their surroundings. teristically 'plain and economical tion and records what is most often And what bizarre surroundings they were. White style. When David calls after a year evidence of wasted alienation. To rippled sheets of cloth hung, billowing, from the ceil or' so and says that he and Patty are identify with an Ann Beattie char ing.' Two lights, one red and one blue, reacted to the coming to Vermont for a visit, Noel, acter is often to confront the empti DJ's command and scanned the crowd, reflecting off a simple, kind man whose business ness inside oneself. the silk shirts and, mirrors. The ever-present strobe readings' of Moruiysworthand The In her keenly intelligent presenta light proved to be anathema to several women's feet, Wall Street Journal never left him tion of this alienation, Ann Beattie as it caused more than one foot to be stomped upon. much 'time 'for literature, wonders strikes cruelly and compassionately" Despite all these :faults, the disco has a certain ex how he can compete with David. "He at the core of the numbing lack of citement, a certain vitality, a certain freshness that thought' David was' coming to his fulfillment that is rampant among lets itself be felt. It does require, however,a level house 'to win me· away. After he her young, well-educated charac of competence that the dancing of the sixties never reads more literature he'll realize ters. Her writing resonates ,the im did. Embarrassment and a feeling of incompetence seem that is too easy. There will have to potent action of a generation that to go hand in hand with the learning of disco dancing; be complexities. The complexities burned out ruong with Jimi Hen It's enough to make one yearn for simpler days. will protect him forever."- , drix, Janis Joplin, and the Viet . The fiction of Ann Beattie is ma Nam war. The process of recovery turely sensitive to the problems and is painfully lengthened out, as is complexities . present in and sur Charles' two-year quest of Laura, rounding intelligent young people by a conditioned fear of action. On in America, and she makes no fool a macrocosmic level she presents ish attempt to solve or 'simplify the sad tale of the 70's in every them.. That is why the work here, Ami Beattie character she develops or fails to in her first collection of -short sto develop'. ries and her first novel, is so con Ann Beattie's remarkably clear stantly engaging· and so troubling. the reader; ,for example, Charles and cutting vision and her witty The insightful bleakness of her vi driving" alone singing "The Name super realism allow for refreshing sion' comes through consistently, Game" along with .the car radio and ly relevant humor and pleasurable on a parallel with Joseph Heller's substituting Laura's name with . reading, but the mirror reflection Something Happened but more im every chorus, or Charies fantasizing remains, prodding the reader, to mediately, considering the potential his best friend Sam can' join Laura move and react. With the p'ublica future of' her characters~ Charles, and him and Laura's stepdaughter in tion of these two books in paper the protagonist of ChiUy Scenes of one happy family, a picture he finds back expected next month, a new Winter, at twenty-seven is so utter "too Norman Rockwellish ,to be contract with Random House for ly. cynical and immersed in his own true" ' and. anyway, ,"Who' would two more books, and continuing ap problematic world that he fears' at someone assume' Sam was, if they pearances in The New Yorker, Ann one point in .the novel that his best saw him seated in a 'Norman Rock Beattie is destined to increase her friend Sam will· walk out on him in well' picture?", Ami Beattie aban audience and achieve the critical addition to Laura, the motivating dons 'the metaphor. in favor of acclaim that is due her. 6 SCHOLASTIC MAy 5,1978 7 may request a Big Brother for her " . '. '. ~ '. Joey was seven years old when his this giving of oneself to be a difficult .... ':. . son because "he's always cutting , 'Y.: ,':. ". father left home. His dad had a task. "It's hard being a Big Brother .,,~ ;. . -. . drinking problem; and Joey remem or Big Sister. At times you find out school and ' needs someone to bers many violent and ugly scenes more about yourself as a person than straighten him out." The volunteer at home. Six years ago the scream perhaps you really want to know." is an adult and to the little brother ing stopped, and Joey hasn't seen Many volunteers discover they adults represent authority. Often his father since. Joey has fifteen aren't so willing to de.vote their time they resent the Big Brother because brothers and sisters, but "most and energy after the first month. It they see him as just another truant never come home at night anyway.'; takes patience, understanding, perse , officer. His mother is on. welfare and goes verance, and love to reach these chil The idea of a "one on one match back and forth from their three dren. Often volunteers" get discour of a youth with an adult" began with room house on Portage Avenue to aged because they don't seem to be Irv Westheimer in Cincinnati, Ohio. her boyfriend's apartment on. the getting anything in return. One Big The concept has blossomed to be other side of town. Brother from Notre Dame,· Pat come Big Brothers of America and Kelley, had an especially difficult Big Sisters InternatiOnal. In 1973, But Joey doesn't seem to mind be United Way funding encouraged the cause he only comes home to eat time with his' little brother. "I saw him every week for thirteen months merger of the two separate organi and sleep anyway. So where does a zations, Big Brothers and Big Sisters thirteen-year-old boy without a ,fa and wrote over the summer. He only started responding to me ,after the in South Bend; The agency, located ther, and often without a mother, in the Youth Services Bureau at spend his time ? Joey can usually be tenth month." , . "What if he doesn't lik~me?" 1011 E. Madison Street, is' run by an found out on the street. "Hanging executive director, John Sherman, out with the guys" is much more fun This is the biggest fear for most Big Brother and Big Sister volunteers. and four case managers. There are' A than school, so Joey isn't the best of presently 300 children on file waiting, The relationship between a Big friends with the truant officer. He to be matched with a volunteer. Al will be trying eighth grade all over Brother and his little brother is slow developing and at times seems. im though the number of Big Brother . again next year. When. Joey was volunteers is increasing every year, Friend twelve years old, he spent time in a possible. Jay ECkenberger describes the number of children, referred to juvenile home for strong-armed rob it as "two strangers fighting· to build the agency is also, rising. rapidly.' bery. Joey is in trouble. He needs a friendship. It's liard' to believe help. . some make 'it through the first three Joey is one of the iuckier children to months." Pat Kelley. agrees that the have received a' Big Brother when For There are hundreds of Joeys in the the waiting list wasn't very long. world who need someone to ,look up initial period is the hardest. He told me how uncomfortable his first few I met JOey on' his weekly outing to, someone they can trust.. These weeks with his little brother were. with his Big Brother Pat~ He came children have been disappointed in .Joey He would ask him, "What would you riding up to the house on the handle life, deserted in one way or another like to do this week?" "I don't care," bars of his friend's bike a half hour by a parent. They need a special was the standard reply.So the Big late. "I had detention today for cut friend, and that's what Big Brothers Brother decided on playing pinball at ting school last week," he mumbled. and Big Sisters is all about. The Big Shula's and then worried the whole He whipped a comb out of his ba.ck Catherine Santoro Brother/Big Sister Agency of Si:Joe by time because he was convinced that pocket and brushed the black shoul County is providing 270 children like der-length hair out of his face. Joey Joey with adult friends. his little brother hated pinball. The little brother is equally un is about four, and a half feet tail and The children, ranging, from age comfortable and doesn'tunderstand looks as, though he. hasn't eaten in seven to 17, ,are referred from why someone would spend his time months. His' jeans' kept slipping schools, parents, anddiffer~nt public and money on him. Joey told me that down past what should haye been agencies. Jay Eckenberger, Intake his Big Brother Pat is from Notre hips, and his skinny little torso was Supervisor in charge of intervieWing Dame. "I don't know why he comes lost in' somebody's hand-me-down it, 'cause then we'd get nailed." ,that he never would because he all applicants at the Big Brother/ out here every week," he. said. "He army jacket. He ran into :the house, "Why do you do that ?"I asked. "It's doesn't respect my way· of life. Big Sister organization in South must have friends of his own at grabbed a. Pepsi, and screamed some- a hobby," he. said in' total serious- SometimeS. that kid acts so tough, Bend, is disturbed by' the notion Notre Dame." I asked him if he was thing in Spanish to his. little sister. ness. I feel like the little brother." that all of the children in the pro happy with his Big Brother. Joey Dodging some discarded 'furniture in . Joey~as very quiet most of the"; I had one more.question for Joey. gram are delinquents. "Kids are kids: answered that he wanted a "cool" the front yard,' Joey'made his· way: day, but Pat said that he's always It was on a pamphlet that Big They'renot bad. What they lear-nis Big Brother like O. J. Simpson or to the car, and we left to go bowling: like that. After almost a year, Pat Brother/Big Sister hands out to the bad.. And most of these kids never Bruce Lee, but anybody other than Joey .wasaverycompetitive bowl~ thinks Joey is finally beginning to kids ...' "If you could have' three had a real model to learn from." , "a teacher or a cop was O.K." with er. He watched Pat's every point and.· accept, him. "It's a good thing be- wishes, Joey, what would they be?" Big Brother/Big Sister volunteers him. . " was ashamed to get the lowest score.; cause I was starting to run . out of He was quiet for a while, and then are people who want to make their Another difficulty in building a re~ "Bowling is.a dumb game anyway,". things to ask him. I hated.to .ask . answered, "Bread, wheels" and own lives more meaningful by help lationship is, as Daschbach puts' it, he reasoned. I asked what heW-as him questions about school, because: friends." Whether Joey knew, it or.' ing others less fortunate who need "the parent is the parent, the volun~ goi~g to do. that night~ "Hang I know how much he hates it. His " not, one of his wishes had come true. them. They want to' give themselves teer is a friend."This is sometimes around the neighborhood,"he re-.: .wholeway of life is so different from. as friends.' James Daschbach is a hard for, the parent and child to plied. "And do. what?" I asked. , mine .. I felt like any question I'd ask- Oatherine Santoro, a junior Ameri professor of. engineering at. Notre understand. Many parents expect the· "Thiowrocksat' cars and then run. . him: would sound dumb. I wanted can Studies 'I1ULjorjromPark Ridge, Dame who worked as a Big.'Brother Big Brotherto be a substitute parent We never get caught. Only we don't him to be my friend, but I also. Illinois, is planning a career in volunteer for' many years. He finds or policeman for the child. A mother throw any at Caddies with blacksin wanted him to respect me. I.realized .' broadcast journalism. .

8 SCHOLASTIC l\Lw5,1978 9 may request a Big Brother for her " . '. '. ~ '. Joey was seven years old when his this giving of oneself to be a difficult .... ':. . son because "he's always cutting , 'Y.: ,':. ". father left home. His dad had a task. "It's hard being a Big Brother .,,~ ;. . -. . drinking problem; and Joey remem or Big Sister. At times you find out school and ' needs someone to bers many violent and ugly scenes more about yourself as a person than straighten him out." The volunteer at home. Six years ago the scream perhaps you really want to know." is an adult and to the little brother ing stopped, and Joey hasn't seen Many volunteers discover they adults represent authority. Often his father since. Joey has fifteen aren't so willing to de.vote their time they resent the Big Brother because brothers and sisters, but "most and energy after the first month. It they see him as just another truant never come home at night anyway.'; takes patience, understanding, perse , officer. His mother is on. welfare and goes verance, and love to reach these chil The idea of a "one on one match back and forth from their three dren. Often volunteers" get discour of a youth with an adult" began with room house on Portage Avenue to aged because they don't seem to be Irv Westheimer in Cincinnati, Ohio. her boyfriend's apartment on. the getting anything in return. One Big The concept has blossomed to be other side of town. Brother from Notre Dame,· Pat come Big Brothers of America and Kelley, had an especially difficult Big Sisters InternatiOnal. In 1973, But Joey doesn't seem to mind be United Way funding encouraged the cause he only comes home to eat time with his' little brother. "I saw him every week for thirteen months merger of the two separate organi and sleep anyway. So where does a zations, Big Brothers and Big Sisters thirteen-year-old boy without a ,fa and wrote over the summer. He only started responding to me ,after the in South Bend; The agency, located ther, and often without a mother, in the Youth Services Bureau at spend his time ? Joey can usually be tenth month." , . "What if he doesn't lik~me?" 1011 E. Madison Street, is' run by an found out on the street. "Hanging executive director, John Sherman, out with the guys" is much more fun This is the biggest fear for most Big Brother and Big Sister volunteers. and four case managers. There are' A than school, so Joey isn't the best of presently 300 children on file waiting, The relationship between a Big friends with the truant officer. He to be matched with a volunteer. Al will be trying eighth grade all over Brother and his little brother is slow developing and at times seems. im though the number of Big Brother . again next year. When. Joey was volunteers is increasing every year, Friend twelve years old, he spent time in a possible. Jay ECkenberger describes the number of children, referred to juvenile home for strong-armed rob it as "two strangers fighting· to build the agency is also, rising. rapidly.' bery. Joey is in trouble. He needs a friendship. It's liard' to believe help. . some make 'it through the first three Joey is one of the iuckier children to months." Pat Kelley. agrees that the have received a' Big Brother when For There are hundreds of Joeys in the the waiting list wasn't very long. world who need someone to ,look up initial period is the hardest. He told me how uncomfortable his first few I met JOey on' his weekly outing to, someone they can trust.. These weeks with his little brother were. with his Big Brother Pat~ He came children have been disappointed in .Joey He would ask him, "What would you riding up to the house on the handle life, deserted in one way or another like to do this week?" "I don't care," bars of his friend's bike a half hour by a parent. They need a special was the standard reply.So the Big late. "I had detention today for cut friend, and that's what Big Brothers Brother decided on playing pinball at ting school last week," he mumbled. and Big Sisters is all about. The Big Shula's and then worried the whole He whipped a comb out of his ba.ck Catherine Santoro Brother/Big Sister Agency of Si:Joe by time because he was convinced that pocket and brushed the black shoul County is providing 270 children like der-length hair out of his face. Joey Joey with adult friends. his little brother hated pinball. The little brother is equally un is about four, and a half feet tail and The children, ranging, from age comfortable and doesn'tunderstand looks as, though he. hasn't eaten in seven to 17, ,are referred from why someone would spend his time months. His' jeans' kept slipping schools, parents, anddiffer~nt public and money on him. Joey told me that down past what should haye been agencies. Jay Eckenberger, Intake his Big Brother Pat is from Notre hips, and his skinny little torso was Supervisor in charge of intervieWing Dame. "I don't know why he comes lost in' somebody's hand-me-down it, 'cause then we'd get nailed." ,that he never would because he all applicants at the Big Brother/ out here every week," he. said. "He army jacket. He ran into :the house, "Why do you do that ?"I asked. "It's doesn't respect my way· of life. Big Sister organization in South must have friends of his own at grabbed a. Pepsi, and screamed some- a hobby," he. said in' total serious- SometimeS. that kid acts so tough, Bend, is disturbed by' the notion Notre Dame." I asked him if he was thing in Spanish to his. little sister. ness. I feel like the little brother." that all of the children in the pro happy with his Big Brother. Joey Dodging some discarded 'furniture in . Joey~as very quiet most of the"; I had one more.question for Joey. gram are delinquents. "Kids are kids: answered that he wanted a "cool" the front yard,' Joey'made his· way: day, but Pat said that he's always It was on a pamphlet that Big They'renot bad. What they lear-nis Big Brother like O. J. Simpson or to the car, and we left to go bowling: like that. After almost a year, Pat Brother/Big Sister hands out to the bad.. And most of these kids never Bruce Lee, but anybody other than Joey .wasaverycompetitive bowl~ thinks Joey is finally beginning to kids ...' "If you could have' three had a real model to learn from." , "a teacher or a cop was O.K." with er. He watched Pat's every point and.· accept, him. "It's a good thing be- wishes, Joey, what would they be?" Big Brother/Big Sister volunteers him. . " was ashamed to get the lowest score.; cause I was starting to run . out of He was quiet for a while, and then are people who want to make their Another difficulty in building a re~ "Bowling is.a dumb game anyway,". things to ask him. I hated.to .ask . answered, "Bread, wheels" and own lives more meaningful by help lationship is, as Daschbach puts' it, he reasoned. I asked what heW-as him questions about school, because: friends." Whether Joey knew, it or.' ing others less fortunate who need "the parent is the parent, the volun~ goi~g to do. that night~ "Hang I know how much he hates it. His " not, one of his wishes had come true. them. They want to' give themselves teer is a friend."This is sometimes around the neighborhood,"he re-.: .wholeway of life is so different from. as friends.' James Daschbach is a hard for, the parent and child to plied. "And do. what?" I asked. , mine .. I felt like any question I'd ask- Oatherine Santoro, a junior Ameri professor of. engineering at. Notre understand. Many parents expect the· "Thiowrocksat' cars and then run. . him: would sound dumb. I wanted can Studies 'I1ULjorjromPark Ridge, Dame who worked as a Big.'Brother Big Brotherto be a substitute parent We never get caught. Only we don't him to be my friend, but I also. Illinois, is planning a career in volunteer for' many years. He finds or policeman for the child. A mother throw any at Caddies with blacksin wanted him to respect me. I.realized .' broadcast journalism. .

8 SCHOLASTIC l\Lw5,1978 9 "Some of the ducks are more precocious than the that meant I'd be cutting it close." others, Tom, more self-advancing." I glanced at my watch, kidding her, "Not very ac Fictio11 "I get it. You're in the business of converting them curate with estimations?" , all into do-bee ducks. What a swell missionary you Her comeback: wasn't jolly. "As it so happened, are," I teased. I was behind her as I said this. traffic wasn't at all bad. I made good time and When she moved from a stooped position into an up~ decided I might as well fill the tank. I stopped at the Forecast right one so as to pay me mind instead of Nelson, I station on State Street." was perfectly set to land a kiss on the white of her "By Hudson. Well, no wonder, that's a bit out of neck above the collar. I did so; she smiled, taking by Michelle Q!Jinn the way, honey." my arm. "No, no, the one that's owned by that short fat "I want to feed as many as I can, and if I leave them Puerto Rican, Tom. He began chatting with me in I felt like a kid swiping bubble gum from the the strategy, captain?" I humored her. to their own devices," here Karen let go of me again that supposedly complimentary way of his." corner candy store as I placed six cracker packages "We'll meet at the park. We'll feed the ducks. to move 'nearer the water, "then two or three will "And you couldn't resist, so you let him run on at in the right pocket of my brown and beige pin-striped And we'll watch for the first flower, Tom." be stuffed' full and the others neglected altogether." the mouth; here I thought you considered me your suit. I did so two at a time: while replacing my napkin "Supposing our ambush is successful,: what does "Be sure to notify the unions of your method. chief flatterer," I said. on the restaurant table, then as I studied the bill, it mean?" Monopolies and' trusts could be ruined. If only they , "You, know he makes me nervous to start with. and finally when reaching for my briefcase. ' A light "When it' comes, spring will be here, and .the two knew that by serving peanut butter and jelly sand Don't tease." supper, I'd eaten a shrimp cocktail appetizer and of us will have discovered it." , ' wichesatall'their dinners, economic eqwllity would She was obviously edgy. "How about if we go for soup. Things between us were off kilter from the We've been on the lookout everyday since. be insured." , word go. Normally, Karen and I meet for lunch at Karen was brought up on the outskirts of the a drink somewhere?" Karen shook her head. "I figur~," she said, popping another portion into, "I'm not done. Listen, Tom. He'd gone into the 12:30. Today, however, the secretary pool at the city limits. Treks to Michigan or Wisconsin)n the my mouth, "that if I give them peanut butter, that , ' insurance firm had a noon-hour luncheon buffet summer and winter seasons, respectively, total her station with my credit card, and I was listening to the just when they get greedy the roofs of their beaks will news on the radio, not paying it much attention. Two planned. We'd decided, therefore, to meet at six amassed exposure to nature. The park, admittedly, stick to their bottom bills, giving the other guys a instead. Considering the hour, I remember being sur is a less expansive place than the landscape, of those' or three of the man's kids or their friends were chance." , running around." Tears came to her eyes. What could prised that Karen came carrying the brown sack from states. But, it is indeed an adequate choice for locating "So, only qliacks will fall for it, huh?" She laughed; the deli. It was because I presumed she wouldn't the presence6f spring. It is a rather impressionable possibly have happened, I thought to myself, as Karen still Karen had implicit faith in her theory, or a kept on. trouble with the peanut butter and jelly sandwich site and having architectural design behind it, the genuine penchant for peanut butter because she did "One stuck his tongue out at me." She moved a " that I'd bothered to take the crackers in the first park remains a not unruly and unthreatening territory. not deviate at all from bringing it along. place. Given we each had a 75-minute break, and were on stray strand of hair off her forehead. I was a bit I thought she was carrying a good thing too far I don't recall the first time I saw Karen Briley, the hunt for one measly flower,the park served its peeved, surely the kid's prank didn't merit this last weekend,when 'she made us leave our friends' for she looked, as do so many of the women in our purpose. En route to it, we'd' regularly' discuss our prolonged attention. get-together Saturday night so we could recess to the fashion-conscious city, as if' the .fact that she works mornings, and the evening before well if we'd "I thought, typical, when his sister chided him as park to see if the flower was there. I accused her of be on Michigan Avenue gives her the right and ,shared it with others besides ourselves. Returning to and said he shouldn't be mean to the pretty white lady." having childishly. She said pooh on me, what sort of responsibility to make a point of appearing so. It wasn't our more cemented livelihoods 45 minutes later our "The kid shows some taste." until I'd been introduced to her at the New Year's , topic and concern became the anticipated app~~rance sport was I, and gave the park a quick but careful "Tom, please. She knocked on my window, driver's going over. She wanted Sunday to herself entirely, Eve party of a mutual acquaintance that Karen caught' ' of Spring's Flmver. The whole ritual brought fresh side. I rolled it down the rest of the way. She tapped my eye. It wasn't as if she was outlandish in her dignity to the lunch hour. ' ' and made it a point of telling me she WOUldn't go me on the shoulder and handed me this." Karen to the park at all, for more important thim greeting mannerisms or profound in her comments that had At the pond we'~ feed the ducks. 'By the end of opened her purse and grabbed out of it something me take note of her that evening. Instead, it was the last week, they seemed to have grown accustomed'to us spring on a precise day, was to locate it with me. I told which she now thrust at me. "That girl's face was' Karen I didn't mind at all that she wanted the day fact that she was alert; so much ,so that I knew she for they no longer ruffled at our approach~' Every as grimy as her father's tools. Before I knew it, there to herself, but COUldn't she please not bring into the must have an identity separable from the regular day, Karen would surprise me' with some deli selection, in my lap was this dilapidated wilting flower." sweep. Her alertness attracted me. I pursued it. always choosing for herself a peanufbutter and jelly discussion the fetish she had with the flower. I re "It looks like it's been through the war, poor gretted'saying this immediately, for I enjoyed the, Karen had had a proper upbringing, one that sandwich. Supposedly, she brought the sandwich for thing." , lunch excursion as much as she did; but I resented sheltered her from calamities and told her what herself; She never ate 'more thim half of it, actually' "Yes, and its stem was as sweaty as her palm. She , that it had such an importance for,her, an importance stereotypes best suited her. She retained her parents' preferring to assuage the quacking of the ducks "who," ran off before I could give it back." that escaped me. Karen is a woman more unpredict preference for a smooth unencumbered life-style she assured me, "crave it at leasta thousand times "So you decided to bring it to me. How sweet. without sticking necessarily to labels they would have more than 1." able than weather. I think a florist could have provided a lovelier one." chosen to impose. Karen is remarkably young in her, A week ago Wednesday, it being the third con We met on Monday and enjoyed the park more than "I wanted to tear out of that lot. I've never liked outlook for a twenty-three-year-old. I'm safe in saying , secutive day of her making that same order, I asked, before. We didn't refer to our miff, and since the the smell of gasoline," Karen butted in, "I picked up it's a quality that distinguishes her from most "Just why do you suppose they crave peanut butter breeze was warm for a change we more than half the flower, thinking that at least I could sniff it. And females her age. and jelly, Karen ?Why not olive loaf? Or ham and expected a flower of some description to show itself. it smelled like gasoline too. Smell it, now, I bet it ' She' enjoys :parties, dinners; and movies but she cheese? Ham and cheese ,is surely every bit as Today came eventually. It is Friday. We were to still will." thrives on activities besides these. We went toboggan- ' American as peanut butter and jelly." , meet at six, as I've said, to survey the park before the It did, but I didn't want to say so; if this subject ing in Wisconsin one weekend. And she is insistent She tore a bite-size portion from the center of the sun set and decide meanwhile what else the night should got any more reinforcement, it would throw a real that we shop together at the grocery store if a home.; sandwich, where the jelly and especially the' peanut hold in store. Karen was uncharacteristically late, by kink into any of the night's plans: ' cooked meal is in order. Because of Karen's newest butter was spread thickest. ' , some fifteen 'minutes, and I could tell from the park She flopped onto the bench, the deli sack between project for us, we've been' assured of daily meetings , "Open your mouth." bench I sat waiting on that as she approached, she us, and began to cry. I put my arm' around her, and for the past two weeks. She sprang the plan on me, ,As I began chewing, she threw a similarly sparing ,was not merely hurried, but anxious as well. I was . asked her if she wanted to look through the park over the phone, during our morning break,' piece into the pond., ' " about to say "Hi, honey" when she began blurting anyway, and she grimaced, madly. I didn't know what '''Wouldn't it be truly wild, if we'd search out, , "Get it?" Karen asked me as she turned to repri-; her upset. on earth had her so distraught. Karen was still crying. spring during our lunch break?" Karen proposed. mand Nelson, the largest drake, christened by her' "I .left, the office at five, Tom.'" So I shoved the flower in my pocket, 'crumbling some '- "With the looks of things, what makes you think " the day, before, who had gobbled four of the last five ' "Likely story." of the crackers as I did so. I told her to call me later it's anywhere in the vicinity?" , sandwich throws. "And grabbed a bite to eat." tonight, or whenever it was' that she' collected herself "April's in session." . "Well, it is good; I can sympathize with Nelson's , "Good, I've eaten too, so there's no need to rush." enough to start acting like the sensible girl I knew "Oh, right. And that's proof positive. Well, what's gluttony." , "I wanted to go to my apartment, too, and I knew she was C'apable of being. 10 SCHOLASTic MAY 5,1978 11 "Some of the ducks are more precocious than the that meant I'd be cutting it close." others, Tom, more self-advancing." I glanced at my watch, kidding her, "Not very ac Fictio11 "I get it. You're in the business of converting them curate with estimations?" , all into do-bee ducks. What a swell missionary you Her comeback: wasn't jolly. "As it so happened, are," I teased. I was behind her as I said this. traffic wasn't at all bad. I made good time and When she moved from a stooped position into an up~ decided I might as well fill the tank. I stopped at the Forecast right one so as to pay me mind instead of Nelson, I station on State Street." was perfectly set to land a kiss on the white of her "By Hudson. Well, no wonder, that's a bit out of neck above the collar. I did so; she smiled, taking by Michelle Q!Jinn the way, honey." my arm. "No, no, the one that's owned by that short fat "I want to feed as many as I can, and if I leave them Puerto Rican, Tom. He began chatting with me in I felt like a kid swiping bubble gum from the the strategy, captain?" I humored her. to their own devices," here Karen let go of me again that supposedly complimentary way of his." corner candy store as I placed six cracker packages "We'll meet at the park. We'll feed the ducks. to move 'nearer the water, "then two or three will "And you couldn't resist, so you let him run on at in the right pocket of my brown and beige pin-striped And we'll watch for the first flower, Tom." be stuffed' full and the others neglected altogether." the mouth; here I thought you considered me your suit. I did so two at a time: while replacing my napkin "Supposing our ambush is successful,: what does "Be sure to notify the unions of your method. chief flatterer," I said. on the restaurant table, then as I studied the bill, it mean?" Monopolies and' trusts could be ruined. If only they , "You, know he makes me nervous to start with. and finally when reaching for my briefcase. ' A light "When it' comes, spring will be here, and .the two knew that by serving peanut butter and jelly sand Don't tease." supper, I'd eaten a shrimp cocktail appetizer and of us will have discovered it." , ' wichesatall'their dinners, economic eqwllity would She was obviously edgy. "How about if we go for soup. Things between us were off kilter from the We've been on the lookout everyday since. be insured." , word go. Normally, Karen and I meet for lunch at Karen was brought up on the outskirts of the a drink somewhere?" Karen shook her head. "I figur~," she said, popping another portion into, "I'm not done. Listen, Tom. He'd gone into the 12:30. Today, however, the secretary pool at the city limits. Treks to Michigan or Wisconsin)n the my mouth, "that if I give them peanut butter, that , ' insurance firm had a noon-hour luncheon buffet summer and winter seasons, respectively, total her station with my credit card, and I was listening to the just when they get greedy the roofs of their beaks will news on the radio, not paying it much attention. Two planned. We'd decided, therefore, to meet at six amassed exposure to nature. The park, admittedly, stick to their bottom bills, giving the other guys a instead. Considering the hour, I remember being sur is a less expansive place than the landscape, of those' or three of the man's kids or their friends were chance." , running around." Tears came to her eyes. What could prised that Karen came carrying the brown sack from states. But, it is indeed an adequate choice for locating "So, only qliacks will fall for it, huh?" She laughed; the deli. It was because I presumed she wouldn't the presence6f spring. It is a rather impressionable possibly have happened, I thought to myself, as Karen still Karen had implicit faith in her theory, or a kept on. trouble with the peanut butter and jelly sandwich site and having architectural design behind it, the genuine penchant for peanut butter because she did "One stuck his tongue out at me." She moved a " that I'd bothered to take the crackers in the first park remains a not unruly and unthreatening territory. not deviate at all from bringing it along. place. Given we each had a 75-minute break, and were on stray strand of hair off her forehead. I was a bit I thought she was carrying a good thing too far I don't recall the first time I saw Karen Briley, the hunt for one measly flower,the park served its peeved, surely the kid's prank didn't merit this last weekend,when 'she made us leave our friends' for she looked, as do so many of the women in our purpose. En route to it, we'd' regularly' discuss our prolonged attention. get-together Saturday night so we could recess to the fashion-conscious city, as if' the .fact that she works mornings, and the evening before well if we'd "I thought, typical, when his sister chided him as park to see if the flower was there. I accused her of be on Michigan Avenue gives her the right and ,shared it with others besides ourselves. Returning to and said he shouldn't be mean to the pretty white lady." having childishly. She said pooh on me, what sort of responsibility to make a point of appearing so. It wasn't our more cemented livelihoods 45 minutes later our "The kid shows some taste." until I'd been introduced to her at the New Year's , topic and concern became the anticipated app~~rance sport was I, and gave the park a quick but careful "Tom, please. She knocked on my window, driver's going over. She wanted Sunday to herself entirely, Eve party of a mutual acquaintance that Karen caught' ' of Spring's Flmver. The whole ritual brought fresh side. I rolled it down the rest of the way. She tapped my eye. It wasn't as if she was outlandish in her dignity to the lunch hour. ' ' and made it a point of telling me she WOUldn't go me on the shoulder and handed me this." Karen to the park at all, for more important thim greeting mannerisms or profound in her comments that had At the pond we'~ feed the ducks. 'By the end of opened her purse and grabbed out of it something me take note of her that evening. Instead, it was the last week, they seemed to have grown accustomed'to us spring on a precise day, was to locate it with me. I told which she now thrust at me. "That girl's face was' Karen I didn't mind at all that she wanted the day fact that she was alert; so much ,so that I knew she for they no longer ruffled at our approach~' Every as grimy as her father's tools. Before I knew it, there to herself, but COUldn't she please not bring into the must have an identity separable from the regular day, Karen would surprise me' with some deli selection, in my lap was this dilapidated wilting flower." sweep. Her alertness attracted me. I pursued it. always choosing for herself a peanufbutter and jelly discussion the fetish she had with the flower. I re "It looks like it's been through the war, poor gretted'saying this immediately, for I enjoyed the, Karen had had a proper upbringing, one that sandwich. Supposedly, she brought the sandwich for thing." , lunch excursion as much as she did; but I resented sheltered her from calamities and told her what herself; She never ate 'more thim half of it, actually' "Yes, and its stem was as sweaty as her palm. She , that it had such an importance for,her, an importance stereotypes best suited her. She retained her parents' preferring to assuage the quacking of the ducks "who," ran off before I could give it back." that escaped me. Karen is a woman more unpredict preference for a smooth unencumbered life-style she assured me, "crave it at leasta thousand times "So you decided to bring it to me. How sweet. without sticking necessarily to labels they would have more than 1." able than weather. I think a florist could have provided a lovelier one." chosen to impose. Karen is remarkably young in her, A week ago Wednesday, it being the third con We met on Monday and enjoyed the park more than "I wanted to tear out of that lot. I've never liked outlook for a twenty-three-year-old. I'm safe in saying , secutive day of her making that same order, I asked, before. We didn't refer to our miff, and since the the smell of gasoline," Karen butted in, "I picked up it's a quality that distinguishes her from most "Just why do you suppose they crave peanut butter breeze was warm for a change we more than half the flower, thinking that at least I could sniff it. And females her age. and jelly, Karen ?Why not olive loaf? Or ham and expected a flower of some description to show itself. it smelled like gasoline too. Smell it, now, I bet it ' She' enjoys :parties, dinners; and movies but she cheese? Ham and cheese ,is surely every bit as Today came eventually. It is Friday. We were to still will." thrives on activities besides these. We went toboggan- ' American as peanut butter and jelly." , meet at six, as I've said, to survey the park before the It did, but I didn't want to say so; if this subject ing in Wisconsin one weekend. And she is insistent She tore a bite-size portion from the center of the sun set and decide meanwhile what else the night should got any more reinforcement, it would throw a real that we shop together at the grocery store if a home.; sandwich, where the jelly and especially the' peanut hold in store. Karen was uncharacteristically late, by kink into any of the night's plans: ' cooked meal is in order. Because of Karen's newest butter was spread thickest. ' , some fifteen 'minutes, and I could tell from the park She flopped onto the bench, the deli sack between project for us, we've been' assured of daily meetings , "Open your mouth." bench I sat waiting on that as she approached, she us, and began to cry. I put my arm' around her, and for the past two weeks. She sprang the plan on me, ,As I began chewing, she threw a similarly sparing ,was not merely hurried, but anxious as well. I was . asked her if she wanted to look through the park over the phone, during our morning break,' piece into the pond., ' " about to say "Hi, honey" when she began blurting anyway, and she grimaced, madly. I didn't know what '''Wouldn't it be truly wild, if we'd search out, , "Get it?" Karen asked me as she turned to repri-; her upset. on earth had her so distraught. Karen was still crying. spring during our lunch break?" Karen proposed. mand Nelson, the largest drake, christened by her' "I .left, the office at five, Tom.'" So I shoved the flower in my pocket, 'crumbling some '- "With the looks of things, what makes you think " the day, before, who had gobbled four of the last five ' "Likely story." of the crackers as I did so. I told her to call me later it's anywhere in the vicinity?" , sandwich throws. "And grabbed a bite to eat." tonight, or whenever it was' that she' collected herself "April's in session." . "Well, it is good; I can sympathize with Nelson's , "Good, I've eaten too, so there's no need to rush." enough to start acting like the sensible girl I knew "Oh, right. And that's proof positive. Well, what's gluttony." , "I wanted to go to my apartment, too, and I knew she was C'apable of being. 10 SCHOLASTic MAY 5,1978 11 ,------~~------

different from an Allce in another," body like Michele, I would." drama." says Roberge. The week before a play, known as Following graduation Roberge Because' Roberge is usually cast "crunch week," Roberge leaves re will participate in the ND-SMC as a mean, strong, or hard woman hearsals late'and returns to the cos Summer Theater. In the fall she be (the "bitch-of-the-year"as one tume shop. There are nights when gins work on a Master of' Fine Arts Much"AdoAbout"Acting ,,' critic ca:Iled her) she had a difficult the, shop never closes. Crunch week degree at the University of Michi task learning' the character of' the means working long days and al gan whose drama department has meek, stooped, slovenly Nora Mm most living on stage or in the coso, awarded her a fellowship. Because ody in ,A Touch of The Poet.' She tume shop to ready things for open Shakespearean drama is her predi mastered an Irish brogue as well. ing night. lection, she hopes to join a Shake Director 'Julie Jensen believes Roberge believes that a' person spearean repertory company after completing her master's. Someday, by Sheila Foss Michele is" usually cast as the diffi who hopes to make a career of cult woman because she has an ex drama in any of its phases must when her dreams of forming her pressive body and a strong voice. know a:Il about play production, di own repertory come true, she may The stars of Broadway have it workers' call Michele an all-around way I can think of ,until I find the recting,stagesets, design, costumes, enjoy the late rising, leisurely din made. On any given day Sir Laur- drama student. one that sounds best," she says. "She can, though," says Jensen, "do the sensitive roles too." lights, and makeup. She has served ing, ,and theatrical accoutrements ence Olivier, Helen Hayes, or Jason During the, day, Roberge, an ac- Another b~s trip, after classes at Roberge keeps busy even between in, each. She adds, "There is another her student life denies. Robards would probably rise late, complished seamstress, works part- Notre Dame, takes Roberge back side to drama that most people do eat leisurely, be chauffeured to the time in the costume shop at Saint for more hours in the costume shop. scenes at rehearsals,' hand-stitching not rea:liz~the academic side. A Sheila Foss is a senior American theater, fawned upon by co-workers, Mary's Moreau Hall. The room was She carries a sandwich Jor her din parts of' costumes, reviewing her person has to read the classics and Studies major who spent her sopho and feted by sponsors and would-be crowded, on a recent morning, with ner so that she can, fit -:rehearsals lines, 'or·lrnitting.' 'After rehearsal modern plays and know, the history more year in Rome with Michele producers. Life is easy for them.' three long tables, six sewing ma- into her daily routine. on a school night, often after, mid~ of the theater in order to appreciate Roberge. Yet, at some time in each star's chines, a rack of multicolored Rehearsing a' play takes from night, a cast me~ber drops' Roberge career, he or she had' to serve an kimonos for the upcoming musical four to five weeks. In the beginning off at her house. With the move apprenticeship that made the easy The Mikado, and another rack of the cast maY,meet onlya few times ments she learned in blocking a life and the dreams of glory come Renaissance costumes being readied. a week, but by' the last few weeks scene still ~resh in her memory, she to pass. for, A' Man For All Seasons. Know- rehearsals occur. nightly arid', on practices blending words' with ac The public sees only the polished, 'ing ahead what she will wear in a weekends, and usually run from tions. 'After, finding the right coni finished Product, not the arduous show sometimes pays. "Last month 7:30' until midnight. "During re bination, she sits in the early-morn hours and painstaking concern for I ,played old" fat Nora Melody in A hearsals,", Roberge" says, . "actors ing hours at the s~all dining-room' detail and craftsmanship

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12,; SCHOLASTIC MAY. 5, 1978 13 ------I I rary affairs. He cited M. Baskin's out-of-print books from commercial I thoughtful books. Therefore, the woman executive at Notre Dame, to the school. This year the press and William A. Strauss' Reconcili houses and reprint them, and to area between scholarly and more and the first woman elected to the launched an internship program for ationAfter Vietnam, and Rachelle promote the work of the press. popular books is open territory for board of directors of the American students interested in publishing as ND and Donald Warren's The Neighbor Langford's ,goal was to build Notre university presses. Economic reali , Association' of University'Presses. a career. Interns work at the 'press hood Organizer's Handbook as ex Dame's reputation in academ~c pub- ties have forced us to give up ex In the sixties, Schossberger in the production, editing, and pro amples. lishing. ' tremely technical or scholarly books, dropped student publications and motion departments. , The University of Notre Dame Langford thinks, that the, press' with small markets/' concentrated on academic publish The' press is also' a vehicle for Press is one of about 75 university care for its authors and their, books Looking for, a broader market, ing. The press was located in the Notre Dame scholars to publish, Publishing presses across the nation, and' the contributes to its success. "Wesim Notre Dame Press is turning to basement of Stanford Hall until it their work. Through Notre Dame leading Catholic university press. ply don't publish books weare not current issues including population relocated to the fifth floor of the Press, students and scholars of other Its publication of 38 titles last year enthusiastic abollt." He 'explains, control, amnesty, and human rights. Memorial Library in 1967. Schoss universities are becoming aware of places it between the small presses "We give, individual ,a~tention to In 1977, the press published Recon berger and her staff improved Notre Notre Dame's academic work. The that publish under 15 books armual editing, and to promotion, review, ciliation After Vietnam, a Ford Dame's academic image by increas most recent publication by a Notre Presses ly, and those that produce 200 titles and,' advertising programs.,_ More Foundation study of the amnesty ing its output in English literature, Dam~ professor is Jay P. Dolan's each year, like the University of importantly, we stay with a book, question. It was produced ~n a rec Chicago Press and Harvard Press; and continue to promote it after it ord-breaking seven weeks, and was In two years Notre Dame Press is published, which" other presses on every congressman's desk before has almost doubled its output, from don't always do.". , Carter's' major amnesty message. On The Notre Dame Press staff of 10 The New York Times called, this 21 titles to 38 titles. It is' the' fast est-growing university press in the receives over, 800 manuscripts each book a major influence on, the Ford nation. Its growth; however, is in year, but chooses only 35, to 40. and Carter amnesty programs. reputation and impact, aswell as in The press is the leading American Because it is part of a university, by Maureen Kelly sales and number of titles. James publisher of Mexican ~ American Notre Dame Press has an image to Langford, director of the press and studies and one of the foremost maintain; University administra the man responsible for much of its publishers in philosophy, theology, tion, however, does not limit what recent success and growth, confi and sociology. Its strength in phi the press can publish. Thomas B. dentlystates that "Notre Dame losophy attracted Frithjof Bergman, Littlewood's The Politics of Popula Press, is three or four years away who published On .Being Free last tion Control criticizes the Catholic from being' one of the 10 best year. ,Elie Weisel~ a highly ac-, Church's stand on population con presses in the country." claimed ,chronicler of the Jewish trol. Before publishing the controver Like all university presses, Notre Holocaust,' is publishing Four Hasid sial book, the press researched the Dame publishes thoughtful and ic Masters ,arnt', Their Struggle , issues and checked the facts. Lang serious books and seeks quality be Against Melancholy this spring.,An ford e?,plains: "There are some fore sales potential in manuscripts. NBC network series recently broad limits to what we will print. We Because profit-making houses like cast~d excerpts from this book. won't advocate suicide or abortion, humanities, and the social sciences, Catholic Revivalism: The American Doubleday and Macmillan publish Last year the press, published 125 but the school does· not put restric- including two successful volumes of Experience 1830-1900, which the books with tremendous popular copies of" William Faulkner's pre tions' on the kinds of books we put Chaucer criticism. New York Times Book Review de appeal like Trinity or Roots, univer viously unpublished Mayday, which out. We use our freedom respon-' Late in the decade the press pub- scribes as "a modest-looking little sity presses must publish the books sold out for $150 each. The limited sibly." lished almost 60 titles a year be- book that represents true historical that often have less obvious-sales edition is a facsimile of the original A book about a controversial issue cause of generous government discovery." Truthfulness and Trag potential like The Politics of PopU fable which 'Faulkner wrote, illus such, as population control is drasti- funds. Economic recession caused a edy, by Stanley Hauerwas;, an asso lation Control and Newton on Mat trated, and bound himself. A copy cally different from the football drop to 16 titles in 1971. Since then, ciate professor of theology, was ter and Activity. These titles may of Mayday will now bring $250 from review Which was the press' first Notre Dame Press has gradually re chosen one of the ten best religious not attract a reader looking for a a collector. " v' , official publication. When it opened built its number of titles. books of 1977 by Newsweek's reli book to read on the beach this sum The press draws many. of its in 1949 the press was' a service for Repromoting backlist titles' and gion 'editor Kenneth Woodward. mer, but, they contain valuable in writers from universities;, including the school. It was responsible, for new publications has improved A best-seller for the press - The formation. Notre Dame, the University of student publications including Scho- Notre Dame's image" in the aca University of Notre Dame: A Por Rapid growth of the press in the Michigan, ' Yale, the University of lastic, the students manual, and demic publishing world. Through trait of Its History and Campus - James langford last few years is the result of a pro Chicago, and the University of Cali many academic works. It published 'direct mail advertising, displays at is the effort of another Notre Dame gram launched by James Langford fornia; It is publishing books such 'textbooks written by theology and scholarly meetings, newspaper and faculty member, associate professor when he took over as director. as Mircea Eliade's only novel, For ',mathematics faculty members, ,as journal advertising, and radio, mag Thomas J. Schlereth of the Ameri Langford came to Notre Dame in 'bidden Forest. Eliade, a religious j' well as a series in medieval studies. azine,and television publicity, the can 'Studies _department. This book 'Midway through Notre Dame's 1974, a veteran of both commer historian and: philosopher from the In 1961, financial support of uni- press is attracting attention. Books is already in its second printing. University of Chicago, was recent national championship football sea cial and academic publishing houses \ . versity presses by the Ford Founda- marked "University of Notre Dame "' According to the brochure of the son, Gene Shalit of NBC's Today (Doubleday and the University of ly the subject of an article in Peo tion, and the arrival of Emily Schoss- Press" are reviewed in the New Campaign for Notre Dame, "a uni show focused on something else Michigan), and "an author himself ple magazine. berger as director, gave Notre Dame York Times, the New York Times versity's press is the voice of the that goes on at Notre Dame besides (Galileo, Science and the Church). Though it continues to publish , Press the impetus to become a seri- ," Book Review, the London Times Lit university." Notre Dame's voice football. Shalit told his audience He followed Miss Emily Schossber scholarly books; the focus of Notre ous and professional university erary Supplement, and Chicago grows louder, and it is being heard that "Notre' Dame is more than ger who directed the press from Dame Press has' changed in recent press. Schossbergerj who is affec- magazine. Last year over 100 jour in the academic world. No longer football:- it has a strong line of 1961 until she retired in 1973. years. Langford believes university tionatelyremembered by her col-nals reviewed books that Notre singled out only for its football' '" thoughtful books." ,Speaking from The press' new program was to presses' have become less academic. leagues as 'having a colorful per- Dame Press published. tE~am, Notre Dame is also making Today's "Critic's Corner,''', Shalif compete with other university "A shift has taken place. Because sonality, worked in academic pub- Though Notre Dame Press no a name for itself in the publishing praised Notre Dame Press' commit presses for the best writers on, col commercial houses' exist to' mak~· lishing for 17 years before coming longer publishes student publica world. ment to' sociological. and contempo- lege campuses,' to 'buy important profits, they have moved away from' to Notre Dame. She was the first tions, it continues to be a service

14 SCHOLASTIC MAY 5,1978 15 J ------I I rary affairs. He cited M. Baskin's out-of-print books from commercial I thoughtful books. Therefore, the woman executive at Notre Dame, to the school. This year the press and William A. Strauss' Reconcili houses and reprint them, and to area between scholarly and more and the first woman elected to the launched an internship program for ationAfter Vietnam, and Rachelle promote the work of the press. popular books is open territory for board of directors of the American students interested in publishing as ND and Donald Warren's The Neighbor Langford's ,goal was to build Notre university presses. Economic reali , Association' of University'Presses. a career. Interns work at the 'press hood Organizer's Handbook as ex Dame's reputation in academ~c pub- ties have forced us to give up ex In the sixties, Schossberger in the production, editing, and pro amples. lishing. ' tremely technical or scholarly books, dropped student publications and motion departments. , The University of Notre Dame Langford thinks, that the, press' with small markets/' concentrated on academic publish The' press is also' a vehicle for Press is one of about 75 university care for its authors and their, books Looking for, a broader market, ing. The press was located in the Notre Dame scholars to publish, Publishing presses across the nation, and' the contributes to its success. "Wesim Notre Dame Press is turning to basement of Stanford Hall until it their work. Through Notre Dame leading Catholic university press. ply don't publish books weare not current issues including population relocated to the fifth floor of the Press, students and scholars of other Its publication of 38 titles last year enthusiastic abollt." He 'explains, control, amnesty, and human rights. Memorial Library in 1967. Schoss universities are becoming aware of places it between the small presses "We give, individual ,a~tention to In 1977, the press published Recon berger and her staff improved Notre Notre Dame's academic work. The that publish under 15 books armual editing, and to promotion, review, ciliation After Vietnam, a Ford Dame's academic image by increas most recent publication by a Notre Presses ly, and those that produce 200 titles and,' advertising programs.,_ More Foundation study of the amnesty ing its output in English literature, Dam~ professor is Jay P. Dolan's each year, like the University of importantly, we stay with a book, question. It was produced ~n a rec Chicago Press and Harvard Press; and continue to promote it after it ord-breaking seven weeks, and was In two years Notre Dame Press is published, which" other presses on every congressman's desk before has almost doubled its output, from don't always do.". , Carter's' major amnesty message. On The Notre Dame Press staff of 10 The New York Times called, this 21 titles to 38 titles. It is' the' fast est-growing university press in the receives over, 800 manuscripts each book a major influence on, the Ford nation. Its growth; however, is in year, but chooses only 35, to 40. and Carter amnesty programs. reputation and impact, aswell as in The press is the leading American Because it is part of a university, by Maureen Kelly sales and number of titles. James publisher of Mexican ~ American Notre Dame Press has an image to Langford, director of the press and studies and one of the foremost maintain; University administra the man responsible for much of its publishers in philosophy, theology, tion, however, does not limit what recent success and growth, confi and sociology. Its strength in phi the press can publish. Thomas B. dentlystates that "Notre Dame losophy attracted Frithjof Bergman, Littlewood's The Politics of Popula Press, is three or four years away who published On .Being Free last tion Control criticizes the Catholic from being' one of the 10 best year. ,Elie Weisel~ a highly ac-, Church's stand on population con presses in the country." claimed ,chronicler of the Jewish trol. Before publishing the controver Like all university presses, Notre Holocaust,' is publishing Four Hasid sial book, the press researched the Dame publishes thoughtful and ic Masters ,arnt', Their Struggle , issues and checked the facts. Lang serious books and seeks quality be Against Melancholy this spring.,An ford e?,plains: "There are some fore sales potential in manuscripts. NBC network series recently broad limits to what we will print. We Because profit-making houses like cast~d excerpts from this book. won't advocate suicide or abortion, humanities, and the social sciences, Catholic Revivalism: The American Doubleday and Macmillan publish Last year the press, published 125 but the school does· not put restric- including two successful volumes of Experience 1830-1900, which the books with tremendous popular copies of" William Faulkner's pre tions' on the kinds of books we put Chaucer criticism. New York Times Book Review de appeal like Trinity or Roots, univer viously unpublished Mayday, which out. We use our freedom respon-' Late in the decade the press pub- scribes as "a modest-looking little sity presses must publish the books sold out for $150 each. The limited sibly." lished almost 60 titles a year be- book that represents true historical that often have less obvious-sales edition is a facsimile of the original A book about a controversial issue cause of generous government discovery." Truthfulness and Trag potential like The Politics of PopU fable which 'Faulkner wrote, illus such, as population control is drasti- funds. Economic recession caused a edy, by Stanley Hauerwas;, an asso lation Control and Newton on Mat trated, and bound himself. A copy cally different from the football drop to 16 titles in 1971. Since then, ciate professor of theology, was ter and Activity. These titles may of Mayday will now bring $250 from review Which was the press' first Notre Dame Press has gradually re chosen one of the ten best religious not attract a reader looking for a a collector. " v' , official publication. When it opened built its number of titles. books of 1977 by Newsweek's reli book to read on the beach this sum The press draws many. of its in 1949 the press was' a service for Repromoting backlist titles' and gion 'editor Kenneth Woodward. mer, but, they contain valuable in writers from universities;, including the school. It was responsible, for new publications has improved A best-seller for the press - The formation. Notre Dame, the University of student publications including Scho- Notre Dame's image" in the aca University of Notre Dame: A Por Rapid growth of the press in the Michigan, ' Yale, the University of lastic, the students manual, and demic publishing world. Through trait of Its History and Campus - James langford last few years is the result of a pro Chicago, and the University of Cali many academic works. It published 'direct mail advertising, displays at is the effort of another Notre Dame gram launched by James Langford fornia; It is publishing books such 'textbooks written by theology and scholarly meetings, newspaper and faculty member, associate professor when he took over as director. as Mircea Eliade's only novel, For ',mathematics faculty members, ,as journal advertising, and radio, mag Thomas J. Schlereth of the Ameri Langford came to Notre Dame in 'bidden Forest. Eliade, a religious j' well as a series in medieval studies. azine,and television publicity, the can 'Studies _department. This book 'Midway through Notre Dame's 1974, a veteran of both commer historian and: philosopher from the In 1961, financial support of uni- press is attracting attention. Books is already in its second printing. University of Chicago, was recent national championship football sea cial and academic publishing houses \ . versity presses by the Ford Founda- marked "University of Notre Dame "' According to the brochure of the son, Gene Shalit of NBC's Today (Doubleday and the University of ly the subject of an article in Peo tion, and the arrival of Emily Schoss- Press" are reviewed in the New Campaign for Notre Dame, "a uni show focused on something else Michigan), and "an author himself ple magazine. berger as director, gave Notre Dame York Times, the New York Times versity's press is the voice of the that goes on at Notre Dame besides (Galileo, Science and the Church). Though it continues to publish , Press the impetus to become a seri- ," Book Review, the London Times Lit university." Notre Dame's voice football. Shalit told his audience He followed Miss Emily Schossber scholarly books; the focus of Notre ous and professional university erary Supplement, and Chicago grows louder, and it is being heard that "Notre' Dame is more than ger who directed the press from Dame Press has' changed in recent press. Schossbergerj who is affec- magazine. Last year over 100 jour in the academic world. No longer football:- it has a strong line of 1961 until she retired in 1973. years. Langford believes university tionatelyremembered by her col-nals reviewed books that Notre singled out only for its football' '" thoughtful books." ,Speaking from The press' new program was to presses' have become less academic. leagues as 'having a colorful per- Dame Press published. tE~am, Notre Dame is also making Today's "Critic's Corner,''', Shalif compete with other university "A shift has taken place. Because sonality, worked in academic pub- Though Notre Dame Press no a name for itself in the publishing praised Notre Dame Press' commit presses for the best writers on, col commercial houses' exist to' mak~· lishing for 17 years before coming longer publishes student publica world. ment to' sociological. and contempo- lege campuses,' to 'buy important profits, they have moved away from' to Notre Dame. She was the first tions, it continues to be a service

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...... •••..•.. · Kathleen McElroy Lee Hendricks', '" " 'lake Mofrissey , 77-78editor~in~chief , advertising manager 78-79 editor-in chief 16 17 Dame 'Theatre fr~m i945~1948. "I like acting because' I am an old ham," chuckles Sommer. Remi niscing about his years at Mar quette, Sommer recalls having to gain poil1ts by selling tickets, play ing minor and major roles, running The the stage-the whole gamut. "Theatre was' my great love. It was my life, day and night," admits Sommer. "I liked it, I loved it, and I Final still do." Perfection and professionalism are necessary qualities for Speech and Drama majors. "I'm a perfectionist," Act he notes. "I need to touch and to feel things as they really are, I cannot imagine something." ' Sommer believes that a Catholic institution offers a superior educa tion, but he suggests that aspiring speech and drama majors enroll in by Ginny Nask a drama schooUn New York rather than a traditional four-year college. Dressed in black unbuckled ga- about motivation," Sommer claims. The most important thing Sommer Although Sommer considers him loshes with his pant legs haphaz- Sommer strives to motivate ' the teaches is to be yourself. "For some· self an extraordinarily modest in ardly tucked, a sports coat he claims students to do well. "Motivation is reason students feel they have to dividual, Notre Dame and Saint he "inherited from his next-door an adjunct to discipline," claims the change their personality when they Mary's students will never forget his , Sommer coached the Notre Dame 33 years, of t~aching in the Notre neighbor and puka shells given to professor. Once the stUdents are get on the platform. I instruct the nonchalant comments regarding his debate'team to nine national cham~ Dame-Saint Mary's Speech and him by a former student-the truly motivated, there is no need for stUdents to be themselves and at the handsome appearance and his suc pionships in four fields of speech Drama department, I want to slow professor tells entertaining stories ,regulations and class requirements. same time to cultivate and master cess as coach, of the Notre Dame - debate, oratory, extemporaneous do\Vn' sol can stay young and hand of his years as coach, of the Notre "I don't take attendance or demand the technique of speaking publicly," debate team for twenty-five years. " speaking and discussion. some, no wrinkles, grey hair or ul Dame debate team" the nuns at' that the students be prepared be notes the professor. The', professor started the Notre A delightfully lazy person; Som cers," chuckles Lenny. Saint Mary's and his "dog, Jeff. Stu-' cause they come to class and volun "Lenny has taught me a'lot about Dame debate team in 1945. "I simply mer will have plenty of free time One of Sommer's favorite pas dents casually stroll, in, and volunteer to give their speeches." In a myself and made me aware of things posted a notice for anyone interested when the doors of the Notre Dame times stems from his 25 years of teer to' give' their, speeches when sense they have been won over, ex I normally overlook. Underneath his in an extracurricular activity. I'did and Saint,' Mary's' close behind him coaching the Notre Dame debate class begins; plains Sommer, the retiring pro- sarcasm, Lenny has good advice," n'teven use the word' 'debate,'" he for the last time this spring. He'll team. "Watching'talk shows on tele Who is this classic character? The fessor. , said Sheila Matthew, a Saint Mary's recalls. Dozens of undergraduates be just kick off his galoshes and sit back vision is a hobby of mine. It in infamous speech teacher Leonard F. Speech is one of the most difficult senior. came involved. with his traditional martinis. "After trigues me to watch people respond Sommer. Commonly known 'around " courses 'any student can take, ac Lenny Sommer, was born· in Mil to questions," explains the retiring both campuses as "Lenny," the Saint cording to Sommer. Students become waukee, Wisconsiri, on 'November 6, professor. Phil Donahue, a former Mary's and Notre Dame community terrified, ,but Lenny,makes the fear 1912. As a stUdent at South Division student of his, is one of Sommer's regretfully will say good-bye to him tolerable'when he retells his all-too High School in, Milwk'Ukee he won favorites, along with Johnny Carson this spring after 33 years as a, fac- familiar 'story of a student he once the 1932 state championship in and Dinah Shore. ulty member. had. This student 'was an excellent . tennis and the broad jump. Sommer One side of Lenny Sommer which Sommer's teaching style'isindeed speaker 'but when he finished his was also the city champion in table' the Notre Dame and Saint Mary's unique and, very popular,' judging speech, the student always fainted. tennis. From, ,1936-1940, Lenny community may be unaware of is his 'from the hordes of. students plead- "The thought of giving a speech coached ,two students who won the sensitivity. "Actually," he notes, "I ing to be ad'ded to, his', .closed class' to your classmates seems easy until First National Oratorical Contest. am a sentimental person, butre lists. "StUdents pour into my classes, you are on the platform-then it's He received a Bachelor of Philoso member, I majored in theatre and I not because I give ouiA's, but 6e- not so simple," agrees a Notre Dame phy, Bachelor of 'Science and a am an actor, so I know how to dis- cause we enjoy the class together,"; student. Master of Arts at Marquette,Uni guise my feelings." , explains the. professor.' Students have adapted to the skill- versity arid the University of Wis- Sommer has mixed feelings about What kind of teaching . style does ful professor's teaching style of mix consin. finishing his teaching career a t Notre Lenny have? "I have devised a ing criticism with sarcasm. "I don't "This is something unique," com Dame and Saint Mary's, but he does teaching method that is toodifflcult wait until a student completes his ments Sommer. '''I was, named an know that he has, "loved, honored, , to imitate because it isunorthodcix,"'presentation to comment on mis honorary member of the . Purdue and respected every student 'in the notes Sommer. "You can't find it in ,takes. I interrupt in the middle of University chapter of the Debate classroom for the past 33 years." . any, of those books," pointing 'to the speech to makethe student listen Fraternity at the Natiorial Debate shelves of books on 'his, specialty, to himself and become aware of his Championships in 1930." Lenny was A Saint Mary's senior, Ginny Nask ._ publicspeaking.:"No author writes errors," explains Sommer. . appointed director: 'of the Notre is a resident of LeMans.

18 SCHOLASTIC MAy 5,1978 19 Dame 'Theatre fr~m i945~1948. "I like acting because' I am an old ham," chuckles Sommer. Remi niscing about his years at Mar quette, Sommer recalls having to gain poil1ts by selling tickets, play ing minor and major roles, running The the stage-the whole gamut. "Theatre was' my great love. It was my life, day and night," admits Sommer. "I liked it, I loved it, and I Final still do." Perfection and professionalism are necessary qualities for Speech and Drama majors. "I'm a perfectionist," Act he notes. "I need to touch and to feel things as they really are, I cannot imagine something." ' Sommer believes that a Catholic institution offers a superior educa tion, but he suggests that aspiring speech and drama majors enroll in by Ginny Nask a drama schooUn New York rather than a traditional four-year college. Dressed in black unbuckled ga- about motivation," Sommer claims. The most important thing Sommer Although Sommer considers him loshes with his pant legs haphaz- Sommer strives to motivate ' the teaches is to be yourself. "For some· self an extraordinarily modest in ardly tucked, a sports coat he claims students to do well. "Motivation is reason students feel they have to dividual, Notre Dame and Saint he "inherited from his next-door an adjunct to discipline," claims the change their personality when they Mary's students will never forget his , Sommer coached the Notre Dame 33 years, of t~aching in the Notre neighbor and puka shells given to professor. Once the stUdents are get on the platform. I instruct the nonchalant comments regarding his debate'team to nine national cham~ Dame-Saint Mary's Speech and him by a former student-the truly motivated, there is no need for stUdents to be themselves and at the handsome appearance and his suc pionships in four fields of speech Drama department, I want to slow professor tells entertaining stories ,regulations and class requirements. same time to cultivate and master cess as coach, of the Notre Dame - debate, oratory, extemporaneous do\Vn' sol can stay young and hand of his years as coach, of the Notre "I don't take attendance or demand the technique of speaking publicly," debate team for twenty-five years. " speaking and discussion. some, no wrinkles, grey hair or ul Dame debate team" the nuns at' that the students be prepared be notes the professor. The', professor started the Notre A delightfully lazy person; Som cers," chuckles Lenny. Saint Mary's and his "dog, Jeff. Stu-' cause they come to class and volun "Lenny has taught me a'lot about Dame debate team in 1945. "I simply mer will have plenty of free time One of Sommer's favorite pas dents casually stroll, in, and volunteer to give their speeches." In a myself and made me aware of things posted a notice for anyone interested when the doors of the Notre Dame times stems from his 25 years of teer to' give' their, speeches when sense they have been won over, ex I normally overlook. Underneath his in an extracurricular activity. I'did and Saint,' Mary's' close behind him coaching the Notre Dame debate class begins; plains Sommer, the retiring pro- sarcasm, Lenny has good advice," n'teven use the word' 'debate,'" he for the last time this spring. He'll team. "Watching'talk shows on tele Who is this classic character? The fessor. , said Sheila Matthew, a Saint Mary's recalls. Dozens of undergraduates be just kick off his galoshes and sit back vision is a hobby of mine. It in infamous speech teacher Leonard F. Speech is one of the most difficult senior. came involved. with his traditional martinis. "After trigues me to watch people respond Sommer. Commonly known 'around " courses 'any student can take, ac Lenny Sommer, was born· in Mil to questions," explains the retiring both campuses as "Lenny," the Saint cording to Sommer. Students become waukee, Wisconsiri, on 'November 6, professor. Phil Donahue, a former Mary's and Notre Dame community terrified, ,but Lenny,makes the fear 1912. As a stUdent at South Division student of his, is one of Sommer's regretfully will say good-bye to him tolerable'when he retells his all-too High School in, Milwk'Ukee he won favorites, along with Johnny Carson this spring after 33 years as a, fac- familiar 'story of a student he once the 1932 state championship in and Dinah Shore. ulty member. had. This student 'was an excellent . tennis and the broad jump. Sommer One side of Lenny Sommer which Sommer's teaching style'isindeed speaker 'but when he finished his was also the city champion in table' the Notre Dame and Saint Mary's unique and, very popular,' judging speech, the student always fainted. tennis. From, ,1936-1940, Lenny community may be unaware of is his 'from the hordes of. students plead- "The thought of giving a speech coached ,two students who won the sensitivity. "Actually," he notes, "I ing to be ad'ded to, his', .closed class' to your classmates seems easy until First National Oratorical Contest. am a sentimental person, butre lists. "StUdents pour into my classes, you are on the platform-then it's He received a Bachelor of Philoso member, I majored in theatre and I not because I give ouiA's, but 6e- not so simple," agrees a Notre Dame phy, Bachelor of 'Science and a am an actor, so I know how to dis- cause we enjoy the class together,"; student. Master of Arts at Marquette,Uni guise my feelings." , explains the. professor.' Students have adapted to the skill- versity arid the University of Wis- Sommer has mixed feelings about What kind of teaching . style does ful professor's teaching style of mix consin. finishing his teaching career a t Notre Lenny have? "I have devised a ing criticism with sarcasm. "I don't "This is something unique," com Dame and Saint Mary's, but he does teaching method that is toodifflcult wait until a student completes his ments Sommer. '''I was, named an know that he has, "loved, honored, , to imitate because it isunorthodcix,"'presentation to comment on mis honorary member of the . Purdue and respected every student 'in the notes Sommer. "You can't find it in ,takes. I interrupt in the middle of University chapter of the Debate classroom for the past 33 years." . any, of those books," pointing 'to the speech to makethe student listen Fraternity at the Natiorial Debate shelves of books on 'his, specialty, to himself and become aware of his Championships in 1930." Lenny was A Saint Mary's senior, Ginny Nask ._ publicspeaking.:"No author writes errors," explains Sommer. . appointed director: 'of the Notre is a resident of LeMans.

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People At ND, Fictio11 "DEAR LUTIE ..." played sentinel for ten days before by Cole Finegan the home of a lady Doberman. Eddie gets around. He, strolled The, following letter concludes the alligators to his dressing gown at a over to K-Mart recently and spent adventures of Galen, an Arkansas sanitarium in upstate New York. three undignified days at the local native,who has now completed four A lot of 'em just couldn't handle dog pound. On campus, Eddie fre years of college. When ,we last left college, Lutie; all that's left is us quents the pool room at the Huddle, Galen in Our September issUe he was tough, sophisticated types. the' Field House, and the Dining a beWildered freshman., He now •Personally, I credit ROTC for 'my Hall, then wanders confidently home emerges a suave, self-assured Notre success and I would imagine you to Napoleon Boulevard. Dame senior: would attribute your success to a The finer things in life have found similar discipline, I.e. your degree in , their place in Eddie's heart. He at Animal Husbandry at Arkansas A & tends every opening of Rob's ceramic May 21 r. After looking at your sweetie, exhibitions, and has appeared, un Dear LUtie, Lutie; I think you have combined expectedly, on concert stage on sev How you been? Just thought I'd career and marriage plans in one eral occasions. He prefers redheads fire off a quick letter to fill you. in on move! ,(Little joke, ,--ole buddy.) (Irish Setters) to fellow mutts, my final days'in academia':"'that's You're doing better. than me. I Charo Snaps over fruits' and vege thebullshit name they' give college caught my date making out with the tables" and Steve Martin oyer Tom up here at the Golden Dome. It's chief, petty, -Officer at the ROTC Snyder. simplY,amazin', Lutie, how you can formal last week. ,If love's. a shit , ' A loner among dogs, Eddie is that Eddie is not immune to fits of the International ' Students and kill millions of brain cells in four sandwich, Lutie, 'and every date an years, 'get thumped by a variety of aloof thoroughbred mutt frequently jealousy; Darby O'Gill may lose the played a key role in planning the other bite, then I've been chomping seen lounging _on the South Dining distinction of "numero uno" on cam Austrian 'segment of International subjects ranging from Fun With on a helluva sandwich the past few Hall steps. A well-respected member pus to the refugee from D.C. Night during One Earth Week. Numbers to sOciology of Sport, still years. No wonder I drink so much of the Field House's artsy elite, Ed- ' Living in the U.S. has also helped not know the words, to the Fight beer. -Liz Donovan' Song, and still get a sheepskin' with die is soul-mate and subject of ce this Austrian to define his career These last few weeks have kinda ramics, instructor Rob Lipnick. goals more clearly,' especially con- Latin 'all.,over it testifying to' the been a haze, Lutie. I remember going fact you 'learned something., About , Their relationship began over four Ever consider Austria for Spring cerning multinational, corporations. to classes back around March but the only thing, they get right on the years ago when Rob rescued Eddie Vacation? Martin Nuechtern,an Asked to compare American and as far as specifics go-what classes, diploma is the B.S., they put at the from certain death after he had Austrian exchange student, had the 'European, universities", Nuechtern where, grades-I really couldn't tell top of it.' 'As it is,' they're only on been hit by a car in'Washington, opportunity to fly, home to Vienna had some interesting. comments, you. What I'm really concentrat D.C. ,Never forgetting afriend, Ed during March break, courtesy of, based on his personal' experiences. to the science majors so far but ing on these days is my drug iden someone around here has to be wis die followed Rob _to -the University Proctor and Gamble. Why such VIP The American university is much tification , procedu~es.' I'm,' gonna be here. They' still talk a little funny ing up. I guess we've, lived the of Maryland where Rob earned his treatment? Well, let's _begin at the 'more structured than "her European in a coastal patrol this summer and and dress a little shakey but they're , \\' , undergraduate degree_and, Eddie beginning. . . . counterpart. Students 'here are less American Dream, Lutie, and look I figured I'd better know what to just such damned good friends . . . earned campus-wide recognition for Martin Nuechtern completed his independent' in planning,' schedules ing back over the years here I don't look for. Lemme tell you, my friends kinda puts a lump in my throat like putting the bite on unwary ad formal education in Marketing at and selecting courses in their majors. think I could call it anything else. have been real helpful~ My health when I listen to a TammyWynette L don't think I COUld, ever dream up mirers.Two mailmen, one policeman; Vienna University of Economics and Camaraderie is also, more prevalent has suffered 'a bit since my eyes are record. Right at the end, the fiddle some of the shit I pulled ,up here., numerous youngsters, and Rob's Business Administration. During his at the American university because always a little red and I can't seem plays so sweet while her heart is landlord all learned that Eddie years of study in Vierma he travelled the campus provides a "closer uni Remember when James South to shake the sniffles but I sure know breaking, and the damned thing gets scorns attention., At Notre Dame extensively throughout Europe. He versity feeling." In Europe un i wick Morgan ,had me arrested for drugs these days. Must be all that sadder' and sadder, but you can't' Eddie completed his biting resume also spent three months in South - versities are located in the city, with assault and battery and, you had, to indoor studying on it that's making stand to, take it off the turntable. You when he reportedly bit a young Africa as an intern for, IBM. After no campuses. These contrasts in wire me the cash to make bail? me, sickly. I sure, hope my studies want it to stay just at that lump-in Domer, and,' if close" encounters completing his studies,Nuechtern student life have been exciting for Never, saw anyone get that upset payoff this summer beca:use I don't the-throat-Ievel forever. ' count, Father Flan,igan. "He's r,eally was awarded a Fulbright 'Scholar- Nuechtern, and he has gained a new over a swirlie before; hell, I was just wanna cheat ,the taxpayer of my ,Well, Lutie,I guess I'll let you go not unfriendly," explains Rob, "just ship and 'chose to study at Notre " perspectiveof the American culture shoWing him a new way to condition services. I'll clue you in on these -now. Take care of yourself, until I discreet." , ' Dame." ' , asa result of his year at N.D. ' ,his "preppie hair.,' Course, didn't procedures when_- I'm on' leave this get a chance to write again. It may , Not one t6 be politically inactive, Herr Nuechtern feels that his year Considering Martin Nuechtern's count on it, gettin' caught in the summer; it might ,take a little pa be quite a long. time but I promise Eddie was on the write-in ticket for in the States has beentrelllendims, background, experiences,,: and en pipes and James ,Southwick' having tience but I think you're a natural to have lots of good stories. I have student body' president at the Uni having offered him a great deal more deavors, it is, unquestionable that he a Tidy-Bowl, blue tint to his hair for this stuff.' ' lots of 'em right' now but I don't versity of Maryland.And,until than postgraduate courses in Fi- . was' highly sought' by employers, in for the rest oithe year. By the way, Frankly,Lutie, I'm writing to think I can put them down in the ousted by a canine coup, Eddie was nance. , Although South Bend lacks the U.S. and abroad. 'So on March he's gone now. A snow plo~ dis bring ,this whole adventure, full right way on paper. Maybe next ringleader of Tacoma Park's largest extensive 'cultural events, Nuechtern 17 he boarded a,747. Destination: sected his' new Porscheduring our circle. , You got my first letter from time. dog pack. Count perseverance as an has made numerous trips to Chicago Vienna, Austria. big blizzard and it justsentthe poor .uP here and you,get my last. You're other of the dog's biggest assets: to ,enjoy museums, plays, and res ,bastard off the deep. end. Last I still my best ft'iend, Lutie, but I Your pal, during the blizzard this year, Eddie taurants. He has been involved with -Rhonda Kornfeld heard, he's sewing little imaginary sure will miss all my' friends up Galen, 20 ,SCHOLASTIC, MAY5,1978 21 Burgmeiers have no idea where they footbalL Perhaps the pro game was that Forystek will get his invitation will be spending next winter. "Al better fashioned for this type of field to a camp. most every team has sent question general. ' The NFL draft is something Ernie naires, and some teams have come While the press has spread Hughes has been waiting for ever in and tested me," said Burgy. rumors that Forystek was a capable since that Cotton Bowl victory. This The Rough· Draft "Dallas, Green Bay, Houston, New prospect, the scouts have not been postseason matchup made the name England,' Atlanta, Seattle, Detroit, swarming around him this spring. "Hughes" stick in every pro scout's Cincinnati, and Minnesota have "Nobody representing an NFL team mind as the Irishgtiard put on a shown the most interest." has approached me," explained the phenomenal performance against With a family to look after, the Notre Dame senior. "I have a lot the Texas All-American Brad Shear exact destination of Ted Burgmeier of contacts out helping me, and I am er. "That game helped me quite a 'by Ray O'Brien becomes a greater concern. "I would hopefuL" bit," explained the man they call really like to play for the Minnesota . While the NFL draft was presently "The Enforcer." "It is very impor The culmination of the football the graduating seniors. It is not as added MacAfee. "There is an old Vikings because it is close to home, approaching, the possibility of a tant to be consistent or to 'max out' draft this past week was a dream bad for some athletes, like Ken Mac adage that says 'you playas long and I have relatives there," ex career in the Canadian Football inthe end rather than start 'off well plained the Honorable Mention All come true for hundreds of athletes Afee, who are sure bets to go in as the ga~e is fun,' and that is the League was another, alternative. and go down hill." across the country. A majority of the first round and command large way I look at it. I will attend dental American. "Their secondary is also When questioned about 'this avenue, Hughes is another married athlete the United States' male youths grow salaries and bonuses. "It has been school in the off-season and' con getting old, so I think I could play Forystek responded, "Anything that who has more than himself to look up dreaming about becoming a pro a· tremendous anticipation," related tinue to play football as long as my there." goes, I'll try it. I have always wanted after, which tends to complicate fessional athlete. In reality, the MacAfee. "This is something I have body holds together." It becomes evident that a Notre to play pro football, and I will go things. "It really is tough waiting harsh statistics show that less than thought about for a long time." Even MacAfee must consider the Dame education is as beneficial to anywhere to get ,that chance." . for the draft because you can't' plan one percent of these childhood ath Notre Dame's All-American tight changes that professional football the players as the coaches promised One thing that will help the your life, and you know people are letes ever goes on to make a living in end feels the excitement but little entails. Every prospect has strengths it would be' four years earlier when marginal' players this year is that going to plan it for you," Hughes professional sports. Perhaps that is of the anxiety. "I am fortunate to and weaknesses that scouts con they were recrUiting these stars-to there will only be 12 rounds of commented. "I have no idea- where what makes the' men that play be single, so my life is flexible right sider when advising their employers be. "I got an offer from Bank and drafting, and the teams that have I will be going. I would like to play "games" for a living so unique that now. It is like going away to college on which players to draft. For a Trust, and they are giving me to traded away several of their draft in the west with Denver, Houston, children adore them and fans spend again:" Many scouts felt MacAfee player like "Big Mac," the phisses September to decide. I would really picks will give much more weight to Los Angeles, or Oakland, but it'looks hours at a ball park or in. front of would be the number-one pick in the far outweigh the minuses. "I really like to go into banking," noted this free. agents. There is little doubt as . though I will be heading east. a television set watching them go entire draft, but as the date ap don't know what my weaknesses business major. No sooner does he about their business. proached this senior has a good will be because- pro' ball is different say this, and the conversation turns Baseball, basketball, and football idea of where he would be living from college ball, but I'm sure it will back to football. "I am hoping. that are games to youngsters, but to the next year. "The teams that have ex take the coaches .about half a day I will be drafted during the first day graduating college senior they are pressed a great amount of interest to find them' out," c,onfided the in the, fourth or fifth round." a business or form of employment, in me are the Cleveland Browns Brockton, Massachusetts native. "It While Burgmeier did' not have the and to the aging veteran they are a (seventh pick), the Cincinnati Ben is just another. step, as college foot press that many players commanded; livelihood that is constantly being gals (eighth), and the San Francisco ball was to high school football. I he showed extreme consistency and threatened with the intensity mount 4gers (ninth)," said MacAfee. "I have confidence that I can catch the football ,acumen.. "My strength is ing each year. . Professional sport really don't have a preference ,to . ball, but I will work on pass block- my speed. and determination to play, is so intriguing because it is a com where I go." . ing." . while my: weakness is my size, or. bination of playing for fun and play Most players have picked a city . The only problem this rookie will so that's what people tell me," added ing for money and very often the 01' team they would like to play for. have is deciding on an agent. It is the 5-11, 180-pounder. Only time two do not mix; MacAfee's approach is unique but a problem many other "possibles" will tell. the future of this Notre This year Notre Dame offered 11 well thought out. "I am trying' to would like to have:'> If MacAfee is Dame athlete. top candidates from a - National take the draft with an open mind," as good as Dave Casper, the ex , One of the most interesting pro Championship team to the NFL he continued. "I think if you set your Notre Dame star now playing for the fessional prospects is Gary Fory draft. On May 2nd and 3rd a goal sights on one team and they don't Oakland Raiders that he is often stek. An excellent all-aroundath they had' been shooting at for 20 draft you, then you may be disap compared to, then he is every agent's lete .who could.' have started at years was realized. As the odds have pointed." dream come true. For now MacAfee quarterback for many other colleges, it, for some it will be the beginning There is no doubt that MacAfee's can sit back' and 'choose from' an Forystek's· career at ND reads like of a very happy and prosperous life future looks very bright, and he abundant list. a fictional hard-luck story. time, while' for others it· will turn prob'ably will be financially stable at The whole idea of the draft is very After two years of backup services out to be a world of uncertainty. a very early age. "I really don't different to Ted Burgmeier. This to Rick Slager and Joe Montana, Nevertheless, on' these two days, know what kind of a salary I will family man has many considerations Forystek finally got his chance to their plans for the near future were get," commented 'the highly touted that would not .. iriitially' come to direct the Fighting Irish offense more or less decided for them. prospect. "I only know what every mind. "The hardest· thing is not be against . Purdue. Four plays later Eleven names to check for on' the one else reads in the papers. I sure ing able to make any' plans," ex~ Forystek was. back, out of the game . professional football rosters are: hope those numbers are true." plained the Irish defensive back. and heading for the hospital with Luther Bradley, Doug Becker, Ross As bright as 'this All-American's "I have always wanted to play pro two broken bones and a concussion. Browner, . Ted Burgmeier, Willie future looks, MacAfee has 'lucrative balL This year the team had' an That put an end to the short college Fry, Gary Forystek, Ernie Hughes, alternatives 'to football to fall back excellent year and I did pretty well, career of this high school All Dan Knott, Ken MacAfee, Steve on. This pre-med honor student has s'o I will get my chance." American. Nevertheless, the scouts McDaniels, and Dave Reeve. already been accepted at University While ' MacAfee does 'not care recognized that Forystek, at 6-2 and Waiting for the NFL draft is a of Pennsylvania's Dental School.' "I where he ends up, but has·, it na:r-' 200 pounds, had the tools ,to make long and patience-testing pro~ess for don't· care if I play football or not," rowed down t6 three teams, the a living running and throwing the

22 , SCHOLASTIC MAY 5,1978 23 , Burgmeiers have no idea where they footbalL Perhaps the pro game was that Forystek will get his invitation will be spending next winter. "Al better fashioned for this type of field to a camp. most every team has sent question general. ' The NFL draft is something Ernie naires, and some teams have come While the press has spread Hughes has been waiting for ever in and tested me," said Burgy. rumors that Forystek was a capable since that Cotton Bowl victory. This The Rough· Draft "Dallas, Green Bay, Houston, New prospect, the scouts have not been postseason matchup made the name England,' Atlanta, Seattle, Detroit, swarming around him this spring. "Hughes" stick in every pro scout's Cincinnati, and Minnesota have "Nobody representing an NFL team mind as the Irishgtiard put on a shown the most interest." has approached me," explained the phenomenal performance against With a family to look after, the Notre Dame senior. "I have a lot the Texas All-American Brad Shear exact destination of Ted Burgmeier of contacts out helping me, and I am er. "That game helped me quite a 'by Ray O'Brien becomes a greater concern. "I would hopefuL" bit," explained the man they call really like to play for the Minnesota . While the NFL draft was presently "The Enforcer." "It is very impor The culmination of the football the graduating seniors. It is not as added MacAfee. "There is an old Vikings because it is close to home, approaching, the possibility of a tant to be consistent or to 'max out' draft this past week was a dream bad for some athletes, like Ken Mac adage that says 'you playas long and I have relatives there," ex career in the Canadian Football inthe end rather than start 'off well plained the Honorable Mention All come true for hundreds of athletes Afee, who are sure bets to go in as the ga~e is fun,' and that is the League was another, alternative. and go down hill." across the country. A majority of the first round and command large way I look at it. I will attend dental American. "Their secondary is also When questioned about 'this avenue, Hughes is another married athlete the United States' male youths grow salaries and bonuses. "It has been school in the off-season and' con getting old, so I think I could play Forystek responded, "Anything that who has more than himself to look up dreaming about becoming a pro a· tremendous anticipation," related tinue to play football as long as my there." goes, I'll try it. I have always wanted after, which tends to complicate fessional athlete. In reality, the MacAfee. "This is something I have body holds together." It becomes evident that a Notre to play pro football, and I will go things. "It really is tough waiting harsh statistics show that less than thought about for a long time." Even MacAfee must consider the Dame education is as beneficial to anywhere to get ,that chance." . for the draft because you can't' plan one percent of these childhood ath Notre Dame's All-American tight changes that professional football the players as the coaches promised One thing that will help the your life, and you know people are letes ever goes on to make a living in end feels the excitement but little entails. Every prospect has strengths it would be' four years earlier when marginal' players this year is that going to plan it for you," Hughes professional sports. Perhaps that is of the anxiety. "I am fortunate to and weaknesses that scouts con they were recrUiting these stars-to there will only be 12 rounds of commented. "I have no idea- where what makes the' men that play be single, so my life is flexible right sider when advising their employers be. "I got an offer from Bank and drafting, and the teams that have I will be going. I would like to play "games" for a living so unique that now. It is like going away to college on which players to draft. For a Trust, and they are giving me to traded away several of their draft in the west with Denver, Houston, children adore them and fans spend again:" Many scouts felt MacAfee player like "Big Mac," the phisses September to decide. I would really picks will give much more weight to Los Angeles, or Oakland, but it'looks hours at a ball park or in. front of would be the number-one pick in the far outweigh the minuses. "I really like to go into banking," noted this free. agents. There is little doubt as . though I will be heading east. a television set watching them go entire draft, but as the date ap don't know what my weaknesses business major. No sooner does he about their business. proached this senior has a good will be because- pro' ball is different say this, and the conversation turns Baseball, basketball, and football idea of where he would be living from college ball, but I'm sure it will back to football. "I am hoping. that are games to youngsters, but to the next year. "The teams that have ex take the coaches .about half a day I will be drafted during the first day graduating college senior they are pressed a great amount of interest to find them' out," c,onfided the in the, fourth or fifth round." a business or form of employment, in me are the Cleveland Browns Brockton, Massachusetts native. "It While Burgmeier did' not have the and to the aging veteran they are a (seventh pick), the Cincinnati Ben is just another. step, as college foot press that many players commanded; livelihood that is constantly being gals (eighth), and the San Francisco ball was to high school football. I he showed extreme consistency and threatened with the intensity mount 4gers (ninth)," said MacAfee. "I have confidence that I can catch the football ,acumen.. "My strength is ing each year. . Professional sport really don't have a preference ,to . ball, but I will work on pass block- my speed. and determination to play, is so intriguing because it is a com where I go." . ing." . while my: weakness is my size, or. bination of playing for fun and play Most players have picked a city . The only problem this rookie will so that's what people tell me," added ing for money and very often the 01' team they would like to play for. have is deciding on an agent. It is the 5-11, 180-pounder. Only time two do not mix; MacAfee's approach is unique but a problem many other "possibles" will tell. the future of this Notre This year Notre Dame offered 11 well thought out. "I am trying' to would like to have:'> If MacAfee is Dame athlete. top candidates from a - National take the draft with an open mind," as good as Dave Casper, the ex , One of the most interesting pro Championship team to the NFL he continued. "I think if you set your Notre Dame star now playing for the fessional prospects is Gary Fory draft. On May 2nd and 3rd a goal sights on one team and they don't Oakland Raiders that he is often stek. An excellent all-aroundath they had' been shooting at for 20 draft you, then you may be disap compared to, then he is every agent's lete .who could.' have started at years was realized. As the odds have pointed." dream come true. For now MacAfee quarterback for many other colleges, it, for some it will be the beginning There is no doubt that MacAfee's can sit back' and 'choose from' an Forystek's· career at ND reads like of a very happy and prosperous life future looks very bright, and he abundant list. a fictional hard-luck story. time, while' for others it· will turn prob'ably will be financially stable at The whole idea of the draft is very After two years of backup services out to be a world of uncertainty. a very early age. "I really don't different to Ted Burgmeier. This to Rick Slager and Joe Montana, Nevertheless, on' these two days, know what kind of a salary I will family man has many considerations Forystek finally got his chance to their plans for the near future were get," commented 'the highly touted that would not .. iriitially' come to direct the Fighting Irish offense more or less decided for them. prospect. "I only know what every mind. "The hardest· thing is not be against . Purdue. Four plays later Eleven names to check for on' the one else reads in the papers. I sure ing able to make any' plans," ex~ Forystek was. back, out of the game . professional football rosters are: hope those numbers are true." plained the Irish defensive back. and heading for the hospital with Luther Bradley, Doug Becker, Ross As bright as 'this All-American's "I have always wanted to play pro two broken bones and a concussion. Browner, . Ted Burgmeier, Willie future looks, MacAfee has 'lucrative balL This year the team had' an That put an end to the short college Fry, Gary Forystek, Ernie Hughes, alternatives 'to football to fall back excellent year and I did pretty well, career of this high school All Dan Knott, Ken MacAfee, Steve on. This pre-med honor student has s'o I will get my chance." American. Nevertheless, the scouts McDaniels, and Dave Reeve. already been accepted at University While ' MacAfee does 'not care recognized that Forystek, at 6-2 and Waiting for the NFL draft is a of Pennsylvania's Dental School.' "I where he ends up, but has·, it na:r-' 200 pounds, had the tools ,to make long and patience-testing pro~ess for don't· care if I play football or not," rowed down t6 three teams, the a living running and throwing the

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,Tampa, Atlanta" Green. Bay, and of his' graduating teammates", Mc NFL. "It is a' hassle waiting this given. Some scouts have commented the New York teams have been in Daniels is in a tough situation not long, and I have not gotten as many that Browner may be slightly over contact with me the most." being able to make any plans for to feelers as some, of the other guys, rated because of his affiliation with "It is'a long five months for the morrow, but he cautioned, "Not all but I kicked for several scouts, and Notre Dame. This only means that prospective players between that last the other seniors have pians." Pro they said they were impressed." the experts have decided he is hu- college game and the NFL draft, and football is an opportunity that the The kicking rules for the profes man. As big as this Outland Trophy ,the wait has taken its toll on Ernie other stUdents don't get." . He went sional game are in favor of a kicker, winner is,' one of the requirements Hughes. "I am getting really anxious on to, add, "It is a job with a high like Reeve. "The new rule where the will be that he add some muscle about, finding out what kind of a salary and good pension plan. It is ball comes back to the line of scrim to that 250-pound fraine. situation ,I will be getting into, and a. chance to be set for life" and if mage if the field goal is missed is The most controversial of the out what it is like not playing for Notre you don't make it, nothing is really definitely in my favor," noted going Irish football seniors is Luther Dame and your buddies," related the lost." Reeve. "There is no point in using Bradley. The· scouting reports have Idaho redhead. "The pros are playing MqDaniels sees the situation as a, guy 'who Can kick the ball 60 read, from, "Top defensive back in for money. It's just like a business graduation from one school and try yards, but is usually three yards to college," to "So overrated that he now, and a lot of guys are out, there ing out for another. Being an offen one side or the other." Reeve is a may not be able to make a team." for their lives which means it can sive lineman, this tryout is most "straight on" kicker in his approach Part of the problem has been that become a ,dirty business. "On the' challenging. "While I, have ' the and is very accurate within 30 yards 'Bradley, has rarely been tested, in other hand, it is a good way. to get needed size, I will have to improve out. His glaring weakness would the last two years, and college backs financially set for life." on my pass blocking. It is like be deepness and consistency on kick only go up against three, or four Hughes' chances of "cutting it" in learning the position all over again, offs. top receivers a year. But as much as professional football look good. At things that you must pick up to sur fate: The tension cOritipues to grow and it is a situation where you can't "Trying out for a pro team will the psychological aspect of the game ,6-3,255 pounds, you would not think vive," noted Fry. "I have the quick as the time winds down before, the break in overnight." McDaniels has be like starting all over again," com i!.: important, a competitor like "the that this' offei-tsive guard hadany~ ness and strength that is needed, and draft. I certainly will be glad when proved himself for four years, and mented Reeve. "I'll have to cope old man," will surely. survive in the thing to worry about. "I do have a more importantly, I have the ability it is all over." ' now it istime to do it all over again. with all the kicker jokes, again." ,NFL. lot of. s~rength; but I am continuing tocatch on fast to complex defenses." While Fry has rio particulars when While the ,transition to profes Reeve, however, insists that he will The last two pro prospects from to work: with weights. You have to Most scouts feel that this Irish it comes to whom he would' like to sional football is different for every stay in the game '''only as long as it the class of '78 are Doug Becker remember that everyone is as big co-captain has just scratched' the play for, he would like to see a sys player and every position, no' play is fun. I .would like to get a finan and Dan Knott. Becker is another and quick as you are in this league," surface of his ability, and no one is tem installed where the rookie has er's situation is quite as unique as cial foundation and make some con question mark on the pro scouting related Hughes. "If there is one quite sure of his potential, but many more choice' in the matter. '''While the placekicker. "Like in high tacts," ,said the Midwesterner. "It reports, but what he lacks in speed thing I am going to have to work teams are willing to gamble that it slavery. was 'abqlished years' ago, school" the kickers get looked at would be fine if I became another and size he makes up for in tena on it is niy pass blocking. The pro ,is great. Fry, who has played in the there is stil! a ' 'great 'amount . of last," explained Dave Reeve; "In my George Blanda, but right now I don't ciousness and' aggressiveness; two game is very different. For one, : you shadows of Ross Browner at times, servitude in'the'draft process. While case, this waiting for the draft has look that far ahead." intangibles that often make the are allowed to use your ,hands now,' will certainly go in the first two it would be' nice to' see a change, I not b~en too nice., Job interviews The Notre Dame player with the difference at a higher level of com and it's things like this that rookies rounds. As to where he will end up, am afraid that the current setup will are slow~ I tell companies, I have biggest following is Ross Browner. petition. Another possible for a die will have to pick up." ,Willie commented, "Your guess is be around for quite a' while." • to wait on a decision until the draft Another first round pick, there has hard football player like' Becker is It is for just ,this reason that practically as good as mine." , Fry insisted that he' will playas and tryouts are over, and they can been great speculation where this the Canadian Football' League.Re Willie Fry is, considered

, _\ us, the· House of Formation was a the way the seminary is run today. past seminarian, Weiher saw pov eight o'clock, he was in O'Shaugh place to learn the basics of Holy They feel that it lacks the struc erty as "not carrying any money, nessy Hall to teach one section of Cross life, the Rules of the Order, ture, and also the cohesion between wearing old clothes, studying in an his Spanish classes. At 9:30, he at and a place to begin a regulated members, that was prevalent in the old and cold building, and at times, tended' Christology, and then Phi religious life." Father Charles Wei past. They knew one another inti suffering from hunger." But to Tim losophy of St. Thomas Aquinas at her, also a former Moreau seminar mately because they all lived under Scully, a present seminarian, pov eleven o'clock. After he ate lunch, ian (1947), states, "This rigidity the same conditions. Everything erty is "absolute generosity with he completed his lesson plan for the was necessary because the seminary was done uniformly -::- from all money, material goods, and one's next Spanish class on Friday. At is a house of prayer, - men' are wearing cassocks to all obeying the self." 2:45 he attended' another class, there to begin their service to God." "lights-out" policy at ten o'clock Chastity or celibacy is often a Faith and Tradition Seminar. Then, Rick Wilkinson, who entered the p.m. "The seminary was a family delicate subject. To some it means mostly everyone attended the semi seminary in 1973" comments, "The life then, now it is more of an in to sleep alone while to others it nary's five o'clock Mass. (It is an seminary in the past had a forced dividual's life., The sense of cam means that there can be no inter expectation rather than a rule that regimented community life that did araderie we once had is gone," noted action with women. The latter view all attend.) Dinner followed Mass, more harm than good. Today, sem Weiher. But present-day seminar can be quite unrealistic because a and then Corpora was free until inary rules are few and flexible. ians feel that they are close to one priest will be faced with women and 9: 30. Then the seminary had Rather than tight rules, we rely on another. They form self-motivated must be able to handle their a guest -speaker, Father James common sense."- friendships and know each other, problems. Burtchaell, who spoke on the sacra Most pre-Vatican II seminarians well. The vow of obedience has under ment of Penance. Immediately fol will agree that rigidity was a prob Some Holy Cross priests also gone the biggest change through lowing his talk, evening prayer was lem in their day.' But, today these wonder if the, seminarians today out the years. Weiher learned held with a candlelight service. Once Moreau:.. , priests also see good points inthat receive the full Holy Cross train obedience the old way. "I was or it ended, a huge party was held in strictness. It disciplined them for a ing. Instead of lives centered dained, a rector at Notre Dame, the seminary's lower recreation life which required sacrifices. Sem around the Holy Cross Community, and had a Ph.D. when I went on the room. The party ended at 11:30, C hanging Times inarians were not· allowed to leave seminarians are often out doing annual community retreat-there I and Corpora studied until he went the seminary except for classes held apostolic work. In the past, they was told (without explanation) that to bed around two o'clock a.m. by Mary Ann Wissel on the nearby campus.·· On their never did any outside work; rather, I was being sent out of the Notre Today, seminarians are free. to walks to and' from campus, they they were concentrated in the sem Dame community to a new job. I pursue practically any career they could not stop to talk; Now, they inary where they studied, attended never understood why." Weiher had desire. No stipulations are put on are on their 'own, free to come and classes, prayed and worked in the no choice but to obey this man their undergraduate diplomas. ,Tim go at an hours. House. date from "above." Today, Tim Scully graduated from Notre Dame Drinking was unthinkable in' the Today, however, seminarians are Scully sees obedience as obeying in 1976 with an economics degree seminary in the past. Today, beer involved in many aspects of the out the demands of the gospel as it is and now plans to start law school. is always on tap there. Also semi side community. This reversal has read in the community. As a lawyer Scully hopes to work narians were never allowed to occurred in order to meet the chang The daily routines of previous as a public defender. Seminarians smoke except for speCial occasions ing needs of today's parishioners. seminarians differ from those of are, given choices and may request or days with a smoking hour. Father James Kelly, present. su the present. In the past, each hour jobs they desire. Some plan to work "When these 'smoking times were perior at Moreau, states, "Our of the day was planned. Father in the missions, teach in schools, or given, the mim went at it with a standards, and goals are' no longer Carey's day normally began at five work in parishes. ,In the past, priests vengeance," says Weiher. "They standardized like a cookie cutter. o'clock a.m. He meditated at 5:30 were not given the opportunity to lined up cigarettes' along a table Instead they. are flexible so that and attended Mass at six o'clock. select their work. At the annual edge and smoked '. as many as they they can meet the varying back After breakfast at seven o'clock, he community retreat, iIi the basement could within the Ij designated time grounds and personalities of the did his obedience-which was house of Corby Hall, each priest was given , period."Today, nothing is said re seminary's young men today." Thus, work in one portion of the seminary. a' slip of paper which held the role garding smoking ,in ·the seminary. -the seminary realizes it is important At eight o'clock, classes started and he would then assume. This was a Silence in the seminary was im to change seminarians' training so ran until lunch and then continued tradition in the Church and no one . , A young woman rang the doorbell December 8, 1965. Today, seminar portant because it was necessary to that outside participation is an en until three o'clock. After classes, thought of not doing his obedience. at Moreau Seminary at 11:30 on a ians live as freely as most of the maintain an' atmosphere conducive couraged phase of the program. Carey was given time for his studies The seminary has' made big Wednesday' evening. The woman other campus residents. The semi to prayer and study. Seminarians Seminarians now have· an in and recreation. At six o',clock, he ate changes in many aspects of the sem is there so that she can spend narians are encouraged to be in were only allowed to talk in cer~ sight to specific programs, parishes, dinner. Then, Carey was allowed to inarians' lives. And, as Father Jim the next day following the same volved in the Notre Dame and the tain rooms and at certain times. At or schools where they may later be smoke a pipe until evening prayer Kelly points out, "The old seminary was serviceable to its society, but routines as the Holy Cross semi , South Bend communities. nine o'clock p.m., a bell rang ~nd ,_ located. at, 7:30.. At eight o'clock, he went narians. Joe Corpora, a first-year In the past, seminarians did· not "Grand Silence" began. This meant The vows of poverty, chastity and to his room in silence to study and that soci~ty has passed. The world seminarian, meets her at the door participate in any outside activi that no one could talk from then obedience are still integral parts. of pray until "lights-out." has changed and is still c~anging today, the world demands ,different and leads her toa guest room on the ties.' Everything was done, in the until morning. And, no one did. Nor each priest's arid seminarian's life. A seminarian of todaY,Joe Cor-" training. We need flexibility be first floor. seminary. The seminary was then was talking permitted during meals. Vows' are first made after a year pora '75; follows a similar routine, cause we are moving toward a more _In the past, seminarians were not and is still called "The House of Instead, Bible readings were ~ done at the' novitiate. (The novitiate is but of his own accord rather than permitted even to talk to women, Formation." Only in the past, this from a lectern in the dining room. plural Church. Today's seminary where seminarians spend a year by rule. Corpora awoke at 5:30 a.m. meets these needs." . . , and, of course, women could not meant so~ething more. "The House. Today, the lectern is still there,but away from the academic curricu on a Thursday, Moreau Community visit the seminary. This is just one was highly structured with a rigid .' it is used for meetings and speeches lum so that they may concentrate Day (day planned with activities for of the many changes that occurred routine all had to follow. Everyone during special dinners. Rules no on spiritual life and think about all of the seminarians together), to Mary Ann Wissel, a junior Ameri in Moreau as a direCt result of the lived by the same regulations," longer prohibit talking in the sem their vocation;) And, the,.vows are meditate before he began his day. can Studies major, was president. of Vatican II Conference that took states Father Charles Carey, a Holy inary. interpreted differently by almost At 7:10, he attended morning Walsh Han this year. Next year she place from October 11" 1962, .until Cross seminarian of 1927-1931. "For Some Holy Cross priests question every priest and seminarian. As a prayer and, then ate breakfast. By will be a resident assistant in Walsh. 26 SCHOLASTIC MAY 5,1978 27

, _\ audibles- are used whenever the de "taxi-squaders" going is the idea take it one step at a time and not fensive alignment demands it." '. that they might get into the game. look too far ahead." While the technical aspects of the It is a thought that. sticks in the The life of a walk-on has its ups game have changed, -the social side back of most players' minds. Be and downs. For the ones that stick of the sport remains the same. cause of a large graduating football it out, the number of plusses far ex "Once you get to know everyone you class and several injuries the sec ceeds the minuses. It is a tiring and are treated like a member of the ond-team players have' seen con time-consuming commitment that team,", says Hopke.,iyou become siderable action ,this spring. In fact, the coaches recognize. The fans will pr~tty friendly with ,the guys in your a walk-on could start at a line continue to follow the big names and section of the locker room." It is backer spot in the Blue-Gold game. rightly so, but much of the success Walking for Paydirt important to feel friendship in the "Coach Devine always emphasizes of the Notre Dame football program locker room because when the' play: the fact that you could make one goes to those players who never step ers step on the field it is all work. good hit and get noticed and be on the field when a real game is in "Everyone goes all Out in the scrim . starting the next week," Norman progress. There is a self-satisfaction mage," notes Norman.' "They. have commented. "I won't. stop thinking that only the athlete himself will to do it then because they are com that I might play. You just have to ever fully appreciate.. peting- for that starting place. It is a' whole different story during prac tice." by Ray O'Brien Of course some practice days are Football' games at Notre Dame in the stadium stands during a' foot the players but you contiIlue to re- easier ~an others. "It gets hairy . mean a lot of things to different ball -game," confides Norman; "I spect them." ..) when the offensive and defensive people, but there is no do'ubt that wanted to see where my athletic Still, it is an intimidating expe lines are going' through, drills to they are a focal - point' in most abilities stood compared to the guys rience walking out onto that foot gether," warns Hopke. "It gets tough Dorners' lives' wheri the fall season I was watching. Most everyone would ball field. "There is no real physical . when Zett«~k' lines ,up against a sec I' ond-string lineman and you. have il rolls -ar:ound; While most students like to play football for Notre Dame scare but you constantly worry about :i watch with great excitement from and I just wanted to see if I could not doing something right and de to carry the ball' through the hole i: ii the stands, only a selected few par- do it." laying the practices," concedes' Nor and he sheds your blocker and it's I: tiCipate physically in these revered 'After a winter of strenuous man. The feeling of alienatIon soon just you and Scott." This drill brings, I: events. Many people dream of being weightlifting exercises the two were wears off and life becomes a little cringing thoughts to . the linemen, I' II in that huddle and being part of one ready to test their football prowess easier for the' newcomers. "Most' of but'no' one ever considers the agony II II of, the greatest' collegiate football on the gridiron. Because all walk the players are willing to help us the walk-on workhorses go through. " programs in the country, but for ons were accepted in previous years, and are constantly giving us· tips," This drill almost brought an end to most it remains only a dream. the idea of being cut did not come states Norman. "I think 90· percent Hopke's ND football career as he I Ii However, each year some students into mind. "Making the spring team of the learning comes from talking suffered a serious sprain on -one of ' Ii those "suicide runs." "I _was finally II decide to test their athletic' ability is one thing, but being able to really to other players." il" with the players who do all the do something is different," explained Both Norman and Hopke started ready t6 go and knew all the pat-·· terns '; I thought I could really do Ii work and cat:chalithe giory. Hopke. "We had to go through out at defensive back, but have since These are the "walk-ons" that also strength tests and were timed in been switched to 'the flanker posi something and it was frustrating 1\ nave the dreams of putting on that sprints, . but people had told us that tion. For the" walk-on it is just· a having to sit out," relates the in-. Blue and Gold uniform but also want there would be no cuts, so it was a~ matter of going where bodies are jured Keenan resident., :[ to test their athletic ability . with surprise when we found out other needed and making the bestoLit. It is frustrating for all of the I l the nation's best and make a con- wise." "Sometimes you just feel like a second' stringers . >to have to sit out tributionto the Notre Dame pro- ,There is a mixture of feelings for body," admits Hopke. "But lots of and w~tch the starters get .to play. gram. There is that thought in the . those fortunate few who make the times the cmiches will-really y~ork It makes one wonder what motivates I, back of their minds' that tliey may team as walk-ons.' The anxiety' of with you 'and get to know you." At these less well known players. "You do something right and :get to play tryouts is replaced by the excitement 6-0, 185 pounds there are not many do it because you're an athlete," ex- j in' a game, putting ~ theIr names .In - of knowing that you are part of the positions: Hopke could move into. _plains Norman. "I get a feeling of . 1 with an immortal list of other NO ND football program; butaccom~ The larger Norman, 6-2, 205 pounds, contributing and I want to prove, ( aluml,1i. But recognizing. these" panying this is a' feeling of being is more .versatile as far as position . something to .myself." It is a little 1 chances asslim, they must remember lost on that "first day of kinder selections 'go. easier when the name of the team 1- that they are there to contribute arid garten."Bothplayers indicated that There' is a significant difference you contribute to is "The Fighting compete with some of 'the finest their first response was "calling home between high school and college foot . Irish." "It was a pretty big feeling athletes intheworld.'- . "and telling my parents." .- ball, as -any' freshman or walk-on putting on the uniforms," Norman _. This· year 17 "walk-ans" tried "out Crossing. that line. between' spec- quickly finds out. "I was surprised continues; "It's a weird feeling go for the spring squad and six players tator. and.· player causes, many that -practices weren't as rigorous ing through those barrels of equip won .the privilege of donning the changes in a person. "I came in awed as in high school," Hopke com~' ment and seeing recognizable names Fighting Irish uniform. For two of by, that Notre Dame. mystique be men ted. "You work more on actual on them. The other day I had Ross. these non-scholarship athletes,soph- cause I had been watching ND foot skills. because the college coaches Browner's - elllow pads and Willie omoresFrank Hopke and Mark Nor- ball since I was six years old," com~ expect you to be in shape." Norman Fry's shoulder pads; but' I decided man, the decision to try out for the men ted Hopke.· "But· you' quickly. . expanded on his impressioris of,prac to return the shoulder 'pads because team' was no' last-second whim. lose that feeling of 'awe; you have to tice. "I was afraid I was just going they were a little big." , . "." ' ", "', ," _ > "I decided 1. wanted to see if I if' you wantto.survive.". Nornlan to get lost in the scramble. The plays could playback in the fall, sitting added, "You no longer are in awe of are mind' boggling . an,d complex One thought that keeps, these . Mark Norman MAY 5, ·1978 29 28 SCHOLASTIC audibles- are used whenever the de "taxi-squaders" going is the idea take it one step at a time and not fensive alignment demands it." '. that they might get into the game. look too far ahead." While the technical aspects of the It is a thought that. sticks in the The life of a walk-on has its ups game have changed, -the social side back of most players' minds. Be and downs. For the ones that stick of the sport remains the same. cause of a large graduating football it out, the number of plusses far ex "Once you get to know everyone you class and several injuries the sec ceeds the minuses. It is a tiring and are treated like a member of the ond-team players have' seen con time-consuming commitment that team,", says Hopke.,iyou become siderable action ,this spring. In fact, the coaches recognize. The fans will pr~tty friendly with ,the guys in your a walk-on could start at a line continue to follow the big names and section of the locker room." It is backer spot in the Blue-Gold game. rightly so, but much of the success Walking for Paydirt important to feel friendship in the "Coach Devine always emphasizes of the Notre Dame football program locker room because when the' play: the fact that you could make one goes to those players who never step ers step on the field it is all work. good hit and get noticed and be on the field when a real game is in "Everyone goes all Out in the scrim . starting the next week," Norman progress. There is a self-satisfaction mage," notes Norman.' "They. have commented. "I won't. stop thinking that only the athlete himself will to do it then because they are com that I might play. You just have to ever fully appreciate.. peting- for that starting place. It is a' whole different story during prac tice." by Ray O'Brien Of course some practice days are Football' games at Notre Dame in the stadium stands during a' foot the players but you contiIlue to re- easier ~an others. "It gets hairy . mean a lot of things to different ball -game," confides Norman; "I spect them." ..) when the offensive and defensive people, but there is no do'ubt that wanted to see where my athletic Still, it is an intimidating expe lines are going' through, drills to they are a focal - point' in most abilities stood compared to the guys rience walking out onto that foot gether," warns Hopke. "It gets tough Dorners' lives' wheri the fall season I was watching. Most everyone would ball field. "There is no real physical . when Zett«~k' lines ,up against a sec I' ond-string lineman and you. have il rolls -ar:ound; While most students like to play football for Notre Dame scare but you constantly worry about :i watch with great excitement from and I just wanted to see if I could not doing something right and de to carry the ball' through the hole i: ii the stands, only a selected few par- do it." laying the practices," concedes' Nor and he sheds your blocker and it's I: tiCipate physically in these revered 'After a winter of strenuous man. The feeling of alienatIon soon just you and Scott." This drill brings, I: events. Many people dream of being weightlifting exercises the two were wears off and life becomes a little cringing thoughts to . the linemen, I' II in that huddle and being part of one ready to test their football prowess easier for the' newcomers. "Most' of but'no' one ever considers the agony II II of, the greatest' collegiate football on the gridiron. Because all walk the players are willing to help us the walk-on workhorses go through. " programs in the country, but for ons were accepted in previous years, and are constantly giving us· tips," This drill almost brought an end to most it remains only a dream. the idea of being cut did not come states Norman. "I think 90· percent Hopke's ND football career as he I Ii However, each year some students into mind. "Making the spring team of the learning comes from talking suffered a serious sprain on -one of ' Ii those "suicide runs." "I _was finally II decide to test their athletic' ability is one thing, but being able to really to other players." il" with the players who do all the do something is different," explained Both Norman and Hopke started ready t6 go and knew all the pat-·· terns '; I thought I could really do Ii work and cat:chalithe giory. Hopke. "We had to go through out at defensive back, but have since These are the "walk-ons" that also strength tests and were timed in been switched to 'the flanker posi something and it was frustrating 1\ nave the dreams of putting on that sprints, . but people had told us that tion. For the" walk-on it is just· a having to sit out," relates the in-. Blue and Gold uniform but also want there would be no cuts, so it was a~ matter of going where bodies are jured Keenan resident., :[ to test their athletic ability . with surprise when we found out other needed and making the bestoLit. It is frustrating for all of the I l the nation's best and make a con- wise." "Sometimes you just feel like a second' stringers . >to have to sit out tributionto the Notre Dame pro- ,There is a mixture of feelings for body," admits Hopke. "But lots of and w~tch the starters get .to play. gram. There is that thought in the . those fortunate few who make the times the cmiches will-really y~ork It makes one wonder what motivates I, back of their minds' that tliey may team as walk-ons.' The anxiety' of with you 'and get to know you." At these less well known players. "You do something right and :get to play tryouts is replaced by the excitement 6-0, 185 pounds there are not many do it because you're an athlete," ex- j in' a game, putting ~ theIr names .In - of knowing that you are part of the positions: Hopke could move into. _plains Norman. "I get a feeling of . 1 with an immortal list of other NO ND football program; butaccom~ The larger Norman, 6-2, 205 pounds, contributing and I want to prove, ( aluml,1i. But recognizing. these" panying this is a' feeling of being is more .versatile as far as position . something to .myself." It is a little 1 chances asslim, they must remember lost on that "first day of kinder selections 'go. easier when the name of the team 1- that they are there to contribute arid garten."Bothplayers indicated that There' is a significant difference you contribute to is "The Fighting compete with some of 'the finest their first response was "calling home between high school and college foot . Irish." "It was a pretty big feeling athletes intheworld.'- . "and telling my parents." .- ball, as -any' freshman or walk-on putting on the uniforms," Norman _. This· year 17 "walk-ans" tried "out Crossing. that line. between' spec- quickly finds out. "I was surprised continues; "It's a weird feeling go for the spring squad and six players tator. and.· player causes, many that -practices weren't as rigorous ing through those barrels of equip won .the privilege of donning the changes in a person. "I came in awed as in high school," Hopke com~' ment and seeing recognizable names Fighting Irish uniform. For two of by, that Notre Dame. mystique be men ted. "You work more on actual on them. The other day I had Ross. these non-scholarship athletes,soph- cause I had been watching ND foot skills. because the college coaches Browner's - elllow pads and Willie omoresFrank Hopke and Mark Nor- ball since I was six years old," com~ expect you to be in shape." Norman Fry's shoulder pads; but' I decided man, the decision to try out for the men ted Hopke.· "But· you' quickly. . expanded on his impressioris of,prac to return the shoulder 'pads because team' was no' last-second whim. lose that feeling of 'awe; you have to tice. "I was afraid I was just going they were a little big." , . "." ' ", "', ," _ > "I decided 1. wanted to see if I if' you wantto.survive.". Nornlan to get lost in the scramble. The plays could playback in the fall, sitting added, "You no longer are in awe of are mind' boggling . an,d complex One thought that keeps, these . Mark Norman MAY 5, ·1978 29 28 SCHOLASTIC looked for better criteria than "big gest," "best,"and!'Harvard of the Midwest," to judge educational-prior ities. I attribute this frustration toa case of rising expectations. Those, figures at this University whom I consider educators have taught us to expect quality from those who The direct us. These educators, who teach both inside and outside the class-' room, have also challenged us to ex pect quality from oursel~es. Final In those moments when I am not preoccupied with changing the direc tion of higher education, Iflndmy self in a state of utter sentimental Word ity. Thes~' moments are more and, more frequent of late. Seeing the life in those around 'us gives us' the energy to meet each moment with a full strength of spirit. As an incur able idealist I can't helg but feel that by Kathleen Mcelroy the present Well-lived with one an~ other will have some consequence on Perhaps some images, however, which re the' future. ,If nothing else, it will The truth depends on a walk around main. I still hold stubbornly to the offer pleasant distractions, and ~ the lake. vision of English majors someday presence of mind to be able to look taking over the world. According to back on both the graceful and awk As my final indulgence of the the imagined plot, we all retreat into ward moments and enjoy a good year, I have partaken in my favorite monasteries where civilization is pre chuckle. (.Af~er all, we arEi rational pastime-quoting poets out of con served. After many years of noble beings, and a little rationalization is text. Although T. S. Eliot is my silence we emerge to bring the light healthy.) All the moments are im usual victim, this time Wallace of literature and inspiration to a portant-they show us the way to Stevens must bear the indignation of darkened w:orld. Ah, the glory of. it our own thoughts, and bring 'tis having his Notes Toward a Supreme all. closer to home. 0 Fiction reduced conveniently to the Back to the glory of the present. , I am drawing to a close and I still above excerpt. Graduation is imminent and I pic haven't said anything about truth.' In all humility, I must admit that ture myself taking leave "Not with a But things could be worse. Imagine I have no idea on what truth de bang, but a whimper." The nice the protests if I were to leave you pends, particularly in the case of thing about graduating is,. that I' hanging with ,William CarlosWil-, trying to describe four years at didn't have to decide to do it. Some liams'- ' Notre Dame. Iii. many ways the Uni where along the way, someone de so much' depend.S, ' versity, as with other institutions, termined that undergraduate educa upon' " \\: looms larger than life. But most of tion should last four years, and most a red wheel' us have managed to scale it down, of us comply without question. "barrow and to see it as a place where we I keep trying to imagine what it glazed with rain have lived four years. At times I would be like to come back in 20 water. ' have felt that my entire conscious years. Although my curiosity does beside the white life has been spent at Notre Dame. not convince me to stay for the dura chickens One would have to conclude that tion, I sense that it will take some In any case, you do know' about either I possess an incredibly short distance to honestly evaluate our ex walks around the lake, and maybe memory, or that these, years have periences at Notre Dame. In looking that is all that matters. held an enormous,potential for back, lam confident that we will growth in,all of us; " , remember what we need to remem ,In some ways this is a, time of ber, and I am hopeful that at every This is the last issue of Scholastic, resignation for me. I have finally stage we will be able to look' to the for the academic. year 1977-78. I resigned, myself to the fact that I past and the present, and recognize would like to thank this year's ,edi was, not reincarnated into this bor~ -, -ourselves in what.. we . do. , torial board' for its unfailing dedi:': ing decade, after having spent my My feelings toward Notre Dame cation and support, and to wish next previous life as a militant activist in have always been wonderfully am~ year's editor, Jake' Morrissey; and the sixties. I also admit, rather be biguous. Where there have been loy his staff much success. I would also Opening soon in South Bend: University Mall grudgingly, that Notre Dame's very alty and pride, there has also been like to thank'our advisory board and existence ,does not depend on my impatience. In my more indignant Ave Maria Press for their encourage- tenure as an undergrad. There are :and'. impertinent moments I have ~ent and assistance. , . '

30 SCHOLASTIC looked for better criteria than "big gest," "best,"and!'Harvard of the Midwest," to judge educational-prior ities. I attribute this frustration toa case of rising expectations. Those, figures at this University whom I consider educators have taught us to expect quality from those who The direct us. These educators, who teach both inside and outside the class-' room, have also challenged us to ex pect quality from oursel~es. Final In those moments when I am not preoccupied with changing the direc tion of higher education, Iflndmy self in a state of utter sentimental Word ity. Thes~' moments are more and, more frequent of late. Seeing the life in those around 'us gives us' the energy to meet each moment with a full strength of spirit. As an incur able idealist I can't helg but feel that by Kathleen Mcelroy the present Well-lived with one an~ other will have some consequence on Perhaps some images, however, which re the' future. ,If nothing else, it will The truth depends on a walk around main. I still hold stubbornly to the offer pleasant distractions, and ~ the lake. vision of English majors someday presence of mind to be able to look taking over the world. According to back on both the graceful and awk As my final indulgence of the the imagined plot, we all retreat into ward moments and enjoy a good year, I have partaken in my favorite monasteries where civilization is pre chuckle. (.Af~er all, we arEi rational pastime-quoting poets out of con served. After many years of noble beings, and a little rationalization is text. Although T. S. Eliot is my silence we emerge to bring the light healthy.) All the moments are im usual victim, this time Wallace of literature and inspiration to a portant-they show us the way to Stevens must bear the indignation of darkened w:orld. Ah, the glory of. it our own thoughts, and bring 'tis having his Notes Toward a Supreme all. closer to home. 0 Fiction reduced conveniently to the Back to the glory of the present. , I am drawing to a close and I still above excerpt. Graduation is imminent and I pic haven't said anything about truth.' In all humility, I must admit that ture myself taking leave "Not with a But things could be worse. Imagine I have no idea on what truth de bang, but a whimper." The nice the protests if I were to leave you pends, particularly in the case of thing about graduating is,. that I' hanging with ,William CarlosWil-, trying to describe four years at didn't have to decide to do it. Some liams'- ' Notre Dame. Iii. many ways the Uni where along the way, someone de so much' depend.S, ' versity, as with other institutions, termined that undergraduate educa upon' " \\: looms larger than life. But most of tion should last four years, and most a red wheel' us have managed to scale it down, of us comply without question. "barrow and to see it as a place where we I keep trying to imagine what it glazed with rain have lived four years. At times I would be like to come back in 20 water. ' have felt that my entire conscious years. Although my curiosity does beside the white life has been spent at Notre Dame. not convince me to stay for the dura chickens One would have to conclude that tion, I sense that it will take some In any case, you do know' about either I possess an incredibly short distance to honestly evaluate our ex walks around the lake, and maybe memory, or that these, years have periences at Notre Dame. In looking that is all that matters. held an enormous,potential for back, lam confident that we will growth in,all of us; " , remember what we need to remem ,In some ways this is a, time of ber, and I am hopeful that at every This is the last issue of Scholastic, resignation for me. I have finally stage we will be able to look' to the for the academic. year 1977-78. I resigned, myself to the fact that I past and the present, and recognize would like to thank this year's ,edi was, not reincarnated into this bor~ -, -ourselves in what.. we . do. , torial board' for its unfailing dedi:': ing decade, after having spent my My feelings toward Notre Dame cation and support, and to wish next previous life as a militant activist in have always been wonderfully am~ year's editor, Jake' Morrissey; and the sixties. I also admit, rather be biguous. Where there have been loy his staff much success. I would also Opening soon in South Bend: University Mall grudgingly, that Notre Dame's very alty and pride, there has also been like to thank'our advisory board and existence ,does not depend on my impatience. In my more indignant Ave Maria Press for their encourage- tenure as an undergrad. There are :and'. impertinent moments I have ~ent and assistance. , . '

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