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Voliiiire 1 1:;, Serving San Jose State University Since 1934 tit I i, I I ' Tower Hall: an enduring symbol By Donna Carmichael California State University trustee Dee front of the Admissions and Records tearing it down. It's on everything Daily senior staff writer Dee Myers marveled at the age and Building are all that is left of the origi- around campus. It's on all kinds of stuff beauty of Tower Hall as she peeked nal campus from the turn of the centu- in the bookstore. It's our symbol. It's Editor's note: San Jose State inside Morris Dailey Auditorium. ry, according to university press releas- what you think of when you picture the University is old. So old in fact it's got "It was twice slated for demolition es. campus," said Octavio Servia, a junior enough history to span the whole 1900's, but was saved each time by Senator Al Tower Hall, as the plaque outside the majoring in liberal studies. and then some. We've decided to tell the (Alfred E.) Alquist," San Jose State entrance indicates, was registered as Generations of alumni honored century's story through our campus in 'A University President Robert Caret told state landmark No. 417 on April 24, Tower Hall with poems, sketches, songs century of Spartans." JO. her. 1982. and other tributes that can be seen in A recent visitor to campus Tower Hall and the big school bell in "It's hard to believe they thought of Life less See Tower Hall, page 6 'normal' SJSU goes from teacher school to a college in '20s By Erika Coron Daily staff writer In 1921, what had once been known as the Normal School became San Jose State Teachers College. Fourteen years later, it would become San Jose State College. The college was situated in downtown San Jose, which sat in the middle of cherry, apricot, peach, pear and prune orchards. "Alum Rock Park, noted for its beauty and for its variety of miner- Funky Jim the Clown al waters, can be reached by electric rides by on his scooter cars in twenty minutes," a 1929 col- just before the start of lege bulletin read. "It is fitted up for the San Jose Holiday picnic parties, and maintains a fine Parade Sunday in down- swimming pool and other equip- ment for play and recreation." town San Jose. He rode Washington Square was a beau- in front of the Sundance tiful park, with wide stretches of the Cowboy balloon, terraced lawn, brilliant flower beds, which required 26 han- cool terns and winding walks with dlers, and was one of elms according tit Mrs. Estelle Greathead, who wrote a historical seven big balloons spon- sketch of the college in 1928. sored by the Department On this campus, the school went of Convention, Arts and through six presidents between Entertainment. 1920 and 1930. Lewis B. Wilson became acting Chad Pilster /Spartan Daily president in 1919 after the sudden and unexpected death of Morris Elmer Dailey. In 1920, William W. Kemp was appointed president of the college. It was under President Parade gets downtown into holiday spirit Kemp that the school received colle- giate status. By Christina Locarotti Clara Street and Delmas Avenue and Pradelle, a senior majoring in aviation "The fake snow is just terrible,- said In 1920, San Jose Junior College Daily staff writer ending at Market and San Carlos streets. at SJSU, said he was impressed by the Pradelle, who thought something more was established as part of San Jose Lauren Zahner, a freshman majoring number of marching bands and the realistic could have been used. Teachers College. Two years later, air was crisp. '.'he sky was clear, in aviation at San Jose State University, Native American dancers, but was disap- Eight-year The -old Jeremy Jimenez and the first bachelor's degrees and and the scent of churros and cotton said she wished the parade included ele- pointed by the white felt used as snow in his friends. sixth -grader Isaac Cardenas junior college certificates were candy traveled through the crowd phants, but other than that she had a the Christmas in the Park displays. and forth -grader Timothy Garcia. awarded, according to the book, of spectators that lined the sidewalks great time. The Christmas in the Park exhibit climbed the wall of the San Jose Museum "The History of San Jose State and filled stairways and windowsills to "I'd say we liked the marching bands takes place at Plaza de Cesar Chavez. of Art to sit in its window ledge and University," written by Benjamin E catch a view. the best," said Zahner, who attended the along the parade route. It is sponsored in watch the parade. Gilbert and Charles Birdick. The 18th annual San Jose Holiday parade with her friend, Tristan Pradelle. part by the City of San Jose's Department "1 like the dancers and the big bal- That same year, in 1923, Kemp Parade began at about 11 a.m. Sunday "Don't you think marching bands are of Convention, Arts and Entertainment, loons," said Jimenez about the six giant resigned to become dean of educa- and ran for two hours, starting at Santa exciting?" which also sponsors the parade. tion at the University of California. See Christmas. page 3 Alexander Richard Heron served as acting president in the interim, until Edwin Reagan Snyder was appointed president later that same Singing for scholarships year. In the.fall of 1922,86 students Embracin victor were registered in late afternoon and evening classes. Regular enroll- SJSU choraliers raise ment increased to 925, according to more than $15,000 during concert Gilbert and Birdick. During Snyder's first year in By Ryan McCrossin Within minutes, they had office, enrollment was 1,091 stu- Daily staff writer "It's quite filled the aisles of the church, dents. Of that total, 932 were where they continued to sing. The rough special that women and 159 were men. and tumble judo No longer in the back row of world was the The library collection also farthest thing the choir, Aarona stood in the from Christian Aarona's someone increased to 33,223 after the addi- mind middle of the church facing as he stood tion of almost 1,600 books, accord- serenading more doing a the altar. As a member of the than 950 people ing to Gilbert and Birdick. Saturday Concert Choir, Aarona sings night. The home economics building sport like tenor, which is the highest Dressed in a black was completed by 1924. A year tuxedo male voice in the choir. with his shiny black hair tied judo later, Synder became ill, and in has "It's quite special that neatly back, Aarona walked in January 1925, at the age of 52, he someone doing a sport like line with the rest of the such a died. The 1925 yearbook, "La Torre," judo has such a angelic voice," singers as they sang in the said Elena Sharkova, who was dedicated to Snyder. grand finale of San Jose State angelic directs the Concert Choir, the "His life was one of unselfish University's 24th annual Women's Chorus and devotion to the cause of education," voice." Scholarship Concert. University Chorale. the dedication read. The aim of the annual Aarona learned to sing as a Herman F. Minssen followed scholarship concert, which youth growing up in Hawaii. Snyder as acting Elena Sharkova president. It was began in 1976, is to raise He attended the Kamehameha during his administration that the money to create scholarships director of the school, a world-renowned college became authorized by the for people who sing in one of Concert Choir school for people who are of state Board of Education to grant the three SJSU choirs, said Hawaiian descent. Traditional bachelor's degrees in four new fields Charlene Archibeque, who scholarships, while the rest Hawaiian music is one of the art, homemaking, industrial arts directs the Choraliers. The will reward those already in focal points of the education and music. In 1926, journalism three SJSU choirs include the the program. The largest students receive there, Aarona classes were added. Choraliers, the Concert Choir scholarships will be about said. Every year the school During Snyder's term as presi- and the Women's Chorus.They $1,000, and will be awarded to hosts a song contest and dent, the Teachers College nick- were joined by SJSU's Flute eight to 10 people in the choir. everyone has to participate. name became the Spartans after a and Chamber Orchestras As if to give thanks, the Aarona said he likes to sing by the students. vote Saturday for the year's biggest choir carried its sound into the because it gives him a chance An attempt to change the school production, which featured audience during the final per- to express his feelings. This is colors ot gold and white to purple music with a Christmas formance of the night. Toward one reason why he decided to gold was unsuccessful. David Heller / Spartan Daily and theme. the end of the piece,"Personent become a voice major at SJSU. Associated Women's Studies was About $15,000 to 620,000 Odie," members from all three He doesn't seem to mind After scoring the Tar Heels' second goal of the NCAA was Women's Cup Final, midfielder Beth Sheppard (left) celebrates See History, raised Saturday, of SJSU's choirs stepped from that being an athlete, he does- page 6 Archibeque said. About $1,000 the stage and began a slow n't exactly fit the stereotype of with forward Raven McDonald. UNC won the championship. of that money will go to new. procession into the audience. See Concert, page 3 See story page 6 2 vommuimmisomlinglIMINI1111111.1011111 FORUM San Jose State University History and culture Daily New Year's spark excitement toix1-1 Eve 1999 plans v1/401i1ED c+Evirr about Israel trip ELECTION am and wishes CIAANCES "NE N TSB RA010E0 TO .TELL Editor's note: Apparently, none of you know US TO SFEAK CLEARLY SO you're doing for New Year's Eve either, so Learning To Fly THE what BLACK BOX PICKS IT the few ideas we did receive as well as a UP.. here are and not-so-festive ideas from the news- LEAH BoWEN few real - room. -MM
Ithink I've seen too _ Here is my plan for New Year's: RAVE!!! It's many "Indiana Jones" i-.*.c %""skral Planet New Year 2000 at the Santa Clara County movies. Or maybe it Republic,i, Fairgrounds! NO drugs and alcohol, thank you. was the tales of It's all about the euphoric music and dancing. Scheherazade in "The Peace, love, unity and respect. Thousand and One Nights" that jump-started On New Year's Eve I can see myself spending my imagination. the entire evening at a Catholic church praying Since I found out I'm going to Egypt for more for the world and all of its inhabitants. I would than two weeks, my concentration skills have bot- spend the entire evening reciting all my prayers tomed out. Instead of paying attention, I spend my and a rosary for the people who have passed time daydreaming about galloping across the sand ) before me, and then contemplate the true mean- on the back of a desert horse, scarves flapping in ing of Jubilee and the birth of Christ. the wind. On the way to the pyramids at Giza, I'd stumble I lucked out and ended up with great New onto the entrance to the undiscovered tomb of some Year's Eve plans. I was going to go to San unimaginably wealthy pharaoh. Then, after brav- Francisco and wait for some spot news to happen, ing the shooting arrows, deadfalls and poisonous but I was accepted to a program that is sending snakes below, I'd emerge victorious gold funeral me to Israel from Dec. 26 to Jan. 4. mask in hand. Lessons learned from life in San Jose Yup, I'm spending the not-millennium in Once out, I'd hook up with my friend in Cairo first winter I lived in San about men and gone on proba- Jerusalem, Israel, where the nutty religious where we would relax on a balcony, cool drink in TheJose, El Nino brought tor- bly too many late night runs for freaks are already lining up for Armageddon. hand. There would be a monkey frolicking on the rential rain to the area and coffee. I've learned a lot from I'm going to be roving the streets waiting for table, occasionally swiping dates from our plates. seasonal depression for me. Being them too. They've taught me all hell to break loose or just kicking it with a The newest vehicle in sight would be a horse- the spoiled, sunny-weather not to take crap from anyone beer and a bunch of college-age Israelis while drawn cart. Camels would be everywhere and mys- Southern California girl I am, I and to voice my opinions, and chowing on falafel. terious Bedouins would still roam the desert. seriously thought I wasn't going to we've all learned to work THHWWWIIIIPPPPP survive the winter or my first year together. Maybe I'll be in Tahoe, on a ski lift where I'll Fast forward to the 20th century and reality. at San Jose State University. The guys have entertained get stuck when the power goes out which, will Cairo is the second most polluted city in the However, for better or worse, I and educated me in their own cause me to freeze to death. world, according to my Lonely Planet guidebook. made it. And I've survived much individual ways. Jon has taught Then of course, there's the chance that I'll stay Breathing the air is like smoking a pack a day. more than the weather in my two- me to be less serious about at home and die of boredom. Bedouins, the desert nomads of old, are settling and-a-half years here. many things in life and that food moochers can be good Either way, I plan on having a rocking New down to a stationary existence and camels only With graduation a week away and only two weeks friends. Lance has constantly revived my belief that Year's Eve. look cool in movies and on paper. left in the semester, I've been reflecting on all of my life is good, even though bad things happen. Jeremiah, I've heard they spit and make assorted nasty experiences at SJSU. When I first came here, I was although he has made me laugh during his more silly When the clock strikes 12, I'm going to be noises. And you thought cat farts were bad. They alone, a bit homesick and I couldn't wait for Christmas moments, has kept me from running screaming from under my desk. I'm expecting an army of drunks are ornery creatures to boot, and there are tales of break. I came here because I wanted a change. And did the newsroom by reminding me even though he may firing a hail of bullets into the air. tourists paying normal fees for the ride around the I ever get one. My friends from high school said the not know it why I love the Daily. Despite long hours pyramids only to have to shell out exorbitant change was 180 degrees, to be exact. and occasional tension, his and the other editors amounts of cash to get off their mounts. I'll be with my friends in Las Vegas for New Living in the dorms was quite an experience, and who have been here for so many semesters devotion But despite all this, there is still magic to be Year's. Downtown Vegas will be the bomb forced me to be more outgoing and learn to make new to and passion about the Daily have made me feel the found in the modern versions of old cities. they'll probably have some really cool laser show friends. Many of the people I met that first year are same way, even after only two semesters. I've said this No, you'll never be a part of the excavations of on the overhead enclosure that covers the down- still close friends, and I feel as though I've known them before, but the Daily is like a the 1920s. The famous silk market is now gone. But kid to me, and I'm sure town casinos. But I probably won't be too coher- for longer than some of my friends I've known since going to miss being here. if you look closely enough there are other things to ent, though I'll be drinking like it's 1999. high school. A lot of bonding see. goes on during late-night The staff writers, for the most part, have shown me chats in dorm rooms and on rooftops we're not sup- that there are still people excited about writing and From what I can tell, not having been there yet, Since everyone's making a big deal about Y2K, posed to sit on. getting the story, no matter Egyptian culture has flourished despite the influx what it takes. They've I'm going to have my computer on and watch if I learned even more of McDonald's and Kentucky Fried that second year. I made more made me worry less about the future of the Daily. Oh, there's any weird things that pop up on the Chicken. close friends, The architecture learned the true meaning of pulling an and Mike's reminded me that even on my sloppiest, no screen, like "Bill Gates is a geek," or something. alone warrants a visit. "all-niter" and even I have a feeling finally got used to and didn't makeup, sweats-wearing days, I still look "very nice." Really though, I think I'll be celebrating with that smog, crowds and the mind the relentless clicking of tourists' nickname "mom" (thanks, boys). I survived Thanks, Mike. Now you finally get to write about peo- friends online, with a glass of champagne by my cameras will fade in my 21st the presence of the birthday, many embarrassing moments, too ple that suck. side. It'll be cool to see what they're typing, if Sphinx and the pyramids at many term has Giza. papers and my first semester on the Daily. Although this semester been tough in many they're not hit by the bug. However, in the end, I will look back ways, I wouldn't do anything differently. Well, I don't see myself being distracted by my neigh- and know that I guess I this last semester has been the most could name a few things I wouldn't bor's McDonald's Big Mac and fries while touring educational for mind taking back. I'll be making reservations to celebrate the me, but not in the traditional the Valley of the Kings in Luxor. way. But I can't, and even from the bad things, I've gained real millennium January 1, 2001 in Tahiti, I've learned something from everyone I've something. I've learned to stand up for myself. I've Strains of Bob Marley's "Buffalo Soldier" accom- become Maui, or some other tropical place. close to in San Jose. learned I should listen to my true friends panied by wafts of pot smoke won't disturb me when I know My roommates have taught me the true they're right. I've learned that hating while I'm snorkeling off the Sinai Peninsula in meaning of people that have On midnight, I don't know where I'll be, or friendship and have supported me hurt me Dahab, supposedly the hippie-slacker hangout of through everything doesn't make anything better. I've learned what I'll be doing, but I know what I will be. I've gone through this semester. They've the Middle East. The pictures I've seen of the been there for that an education is crucial to achieve my dreams. Drunk. me when I've been down and laughed with me I'm going to miss SJSU and my friends underwater vistas are, to say the least, incredible. through here, but it's the good times. We've all been time I don't want to be just another tourist who grabs through a lot together, to move on. It's time for another change. I know If we're all going down the Y2-Keester, I want and frankly, I can't imagine what this I'll be meals at the nearest "Americanized" restaurant. semester would back to visit my roommates who are also some to bite the dust in Paree, sauced on Bordeaux, have been like without them. I'm Vacations, especially those to areas of the world going to miss my of my best friends and check on the Daily. holed up on the Left Bank preferably lisle "DQ" girls. From them I've learned about So, you are unfamiliar with, should be a chance to trust, respon- as I flip my tassel from left to right next week, Saint Louis with a "Central American dicta- sibility and most importantly, self-respect. I'll learn and experience new things new smells, probably shed tears of joy and sadness, but you bet- tor" half my age ... oh yeah, reading de My second home and family this food, drink, shopping techniques and customs. semester has been ter believe I'll be relieved that it's all over. I'm not Maupassant. Bon voyage and "cheers" all. here at the Daily. With so much time spent done with college and I So how many of you know how to use a water in the news- scared about being can't wait to room together, the spritzer instead of toilet paper? editors and most of the reporters see what happens next, because I know that my expe- I'll be on a tropical island, relaxing on the have gone from co-workers to friends. SJSU have made me a better, If you have any tips, feel free to contact me riences at stronger per- beach as tanned muscular men massage me and With fi4low because I'm sure I'll need them. fiqnale editors Mindy and Leah I've son and ready to face the future rain or shine. bring me an endless supply of strawberry mar- shared embarrassing and funny stories, vented when Melissa Matchak is the Spartan Daily opinion editor. garitas. Leah Bower is the Spartan Daily managing I've editor been truly pissed off, discussed feminism, talked "Off The Record" appears Mondays. 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Christmas Concert Continued from pg 1 Continued from pg 1 someone who sings like an angel. helium balloons, some more I'm an than 50 "I stand out because feet tall. athlete," Aarona said. "People Cardenas and Garcia favored always ask me if I'm a music the music and horses at the look like parade. major because I don't More one." than two dozen march- Sharkova looks past the ath- ing bands and more than a sees some- dozen letic mystique and floats participated in the thing more than a talented parade, which included SJSITs singer. 'marching band and color guard. "He's a wonderful singer and The parade also included cul- person," tural an absolutely adorable groups such as Chinese Sharkova said. Dragons and Aztec dancers, and looks local As polished as Aarona celebrities such as San and sounds, Sharkova said she Jose Mayor Ron Gonzales and thinks he would be better with KNTV News Channel 11 more practice. Many of the anchors. choraliers practice hours a day Patrick Ignacio, a senior in addition to the time spent majoring in biology at SJSU, practicing in classes. Aarona - attended the parade for the first practices about 4 hours a week time. in class, but his time spent "I've never seen so many practing with the judo team marching bands at a parade," pulls him away from music. He Ignacio said. "It's not the Macy's practices about two hours a day ' (Thanksgiving) parade, but for with the team, and often travels San Jose it's pretty good." to different tournaments to com- The parade' was recently Chad Mister pete around the world. rated as one of the "Top 25 Best /Spartan Daily "Music takes a lot of time and Parades in America" by the The 18th annual San Jose Holiday Parade marches down Santa parade, which was recently rated as one of the top 25 best parades I've been struggling with it this International Festivals and Clara Street Sunday. There were more than 100 entries for the by the International Festivals and Events Association. semester, because I've been try- Events Association. ing to make the Olympic (United Stephanie Acks, a sixth grad- States Judo) team," Aarona said. er at Rolling Hills Middle School people attended the parade, said Park float with her granddaugh- plays on public property" and elaborateness of Christmas in If he hadn't suffered a frac- in Campbell, played the clarinet Helen Owen, who has volun- ter, Kayla Owen. "keep America secular and free" the Park. tured rib recently, he may still be in her school's marching band in teered at Christmas in the Park The American Atheists dis- during the parade. "I love it," Maher said. "It's serenading the Olympics. the parade. for the past 15 years. agree with Owen, at least Despite the controversy over the best thing I've ever seen. But Aarona will take advan- "I thought is was a good expe- Owen loves watching the regarding the nativity scene the nativity scene, Amy Maher, I've never seen anything like it." tage of his time off from judo and rience and sort of scary," said faces of both the children and that is part of the Christmas in who moved to downtown San Christmas in the Park offi- work on fine tuning his 'angelic' Acks, who had never performed adults at Christmas in the Park. the Park display. Jose from St. Louis three cially opened Friday at the tree voice. in front of such a large crowd. "It's something really special About 20 protesters stood in months ago and attended the lighting ceremony of the 60-foot "It's soft. I don't know how to An estimated audience of shared by all," said Owen, who front of the nativity scene vIlth parade with her husband, was city tree, and will stay open project my voice yet," Aarona between 80,000 and 100,000 rode in the Christmas in the signs that read "no religious dis- especially impressed by the until New Year's Eve. said. "The teachers are trying to help me bring it out."
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k SPORTS San Jose State University Tarred and feathered Grublii complimented Beene, who responded well. You want time on Lorrie Fair, North Carolina shuts came away with 11 total saves in your side when you go down, and University of out Final Four tourney her two games. there was a lot of work to be done North "Keiaha is the best in the country in 15 minutes. Maybe if we had Carolina obviously against Santa Clara been down earlier this season, it By Clarissa Aljentera University she came up with big would have helped," Smith said. defender, heads Daoly Itaff winter time goals for us," said Grubb. Beene The Broncos (23-1-0) loss to the ball posted seven saves against the Notre Dame was their seventh and collides The University of North Broncos in her team's 1-0 victory. semi-final loss. Before that, the into University Carolina bleeds championships. With less than 11 minutes team hadn't been shut out since its of Notre Dane UNC has made 16 appearances remaining in the game the Tar NCAA semifinal loss to Florida 2-0 in the NCAA Final Four 15 of Heels struck again, but this time on Dec. 4, 1998. midfielder which have resulted in champi- midfielder Beth Sheppard was They have lost four straight Ashley Dryer onships, including the one against leading the attack. years in the semi-final round and during the first Notre Dame University Sunday at "The defense shifted over. Raven senior Clemens had made two pre- half Sunday at Spartan Stadium. fell behind the defense and ran vious appearances at this level. Spartan In front of a record crowd of 14,410, onto her (Sheppard), who let the "We were not afraid. We didn't UNC defeated the Fighting Irish 2-0 rest happen," Bush said. think about the past. We overcame Stadium. UNC to clinch the College Cup title. Even though the Fighting Irish that," Clemens said. "We knew won the NCAA "I'm thrilled to be sitting here a lost on Sunday, the balls fell their what it was going to take. What Women's national champion," said Anson way, and with a little luck they can you do? Notre Dame put the College Cup Dorrance, Tar Heels head coach. beat Santa Clara Friday, which ball in the back of the net and we final 2-0. The Tar Heels (24-2-0) came outshot them 17-3. didn't." away with their 15th NCAA Title "It's a little luck of the Irish, The first game played in the in the 18 years in the Final Four. something we have been missing," afternoon was between Penn State UNC was led by the offensive said Grubb, Notre Dame defender. and UNC. The Tar Heels won 2-0. attack of freshman Susan Bush, The Broncos, ranked No. 1 UNC took the lead in the 32nd who recorded nine shots and three nationally, saw their chances of minute with a goal from Anne assists over the two-day tourna- advancing to the final fade away Remy, with assists from Bush and ment, earning her the most valu- late in the game Friday evening. Patrick. able offensive player of the cham- In the 74th minute, Irish substi- "I pushed the ball through and pionship game. tute Ali Lovelace scored off a Nancy accelerated," Bush said. Bush con- "We played great they are a Mikacenic assist for a 1-0 lead. nected with Patrick, who found really good team," Bush said. "We "It was free and I ran onto it," Remy to finish it off played with a lot of heart, we strug- Lovelace said. "I hit it outside with Penn State was ranked fifth gled to get shots off, but once we hit my right foot to beat the keeper." nationally and finished its season the first shot the rest is history." Even though Notre Dame came 21-4-1 after the loss to the Tar By halftime both teams were away with the win, Santa Clara Heels on Friday. scoreless, but UNC had outshot had outshot its opponent 17-3. North Carolina's overall perfor- Notre Dame 8-1 in the first half In The Broncos average about five mance earned six of its players top the end, the Tar Heels dominated goals a game, said Jerry Smith, honors after the championship with a 17-3 shots-on-goal margin. SCU head coach. game. Tar Heels Lorrie Fair, Susan The first goal came in the 55th "Part of the game is finishing. Bush, Kim Patrick, Anne Remy, minute and was scored by forward Why we didn't finish today, who Jena Kluegal and Meredith Meredith Florance. knows. Only one stat that counts is Florance were named to the All- Brian A barrage of shots began to fall who scores more goals," he said. Tournament Team. Fair was also Prince / on Notre Dame goalie LaKeysia "We didn't hit the ball where the named most valuable defensive Beene, but she was successful in keeper wasn't," Smith added. "We player of the game. Spartan stopping the vast majority of them. were down with 15 minutes left The season begins with the goal In the 13th minute of the game and a lot to do other than hang on." to win a national championship, Daily Tar Heel Raven McDonald took a Bronco forward Mandy which runs red in preparation, Fair shot at the 'goal, but the ball Clemens was optimistic that her said. deflected off of Beene's hands. team would come back. 'The way Anson structured the Florance shot at the free ball but "I kept believing we were going program, it is a dynasty. We shed Beene was there again for a save. to get a goal," Clemens said. "My blood in practice," Fair said. Notre Dame team member Jon team played very well and Spartan Stadium plays 'Heel to the Chief' after finals seventh While answering questions ning factor in giving did put up a good match wins and it was the in Sunday's post-game the Tar Heels their Sunday and had some time the Broncos have been elim- conference, Anson 15th championship in intriguing stories en inated in the Final Four. Dorrance, head coach of the 18 opportunities. route to the Finals a "It's hard," Gordon said. "I women's soccer team at the Florance's team - four-overtime victory of don't get asked to do much. My University of North Carolina, note, Lorrie Fair, said the University of defense is usually solid. But I get said the victor gets the spoils. she was exhausted Nebraska won on penal- caught out of position and one He should know after winning from this season she ty kicks on Nov. 28 and player slips past the defense ... I his 15th championship in 20 credited her medical the big upset of the haven't been tested all season. I years of coaching. The victor staff for picking her off weekend, a 1-0 victory think I failed the test. takes advantage of opportunities. the field after every against the heavily The real winners, however, The 1999 NCAA Women's College game and relished favored Broncos of weren't teams or individuals. The Cup held at Spartan Stadium the chance to win her Santa Clara University. real victor that cashed in on this was full of opportunities for dif- final NCAA game a few The Irish credited its opportunity was Spartan ferent parties some living, miles from her home- luck, along with their Stadium which never, in my some not. More on that later. town of Los Altos. white and green jerseys, visits for Spartan football or San Sunday's prime opportunity "It's the whip cream which are only worn Jose Clash games, looked prettier came to Meredith Florance of the on this dessert," said when the team is con- and the sport of women's soc- Tar Heels, who shot the game- Fair, who was part of sidered the underdog. cer itself. winning goal more than 10,min- the national team that won the "We've been lucky, but there's For the former, the field in the utes into the second half. World Cup this year. "I'm glad to been no flukes this season," Irish opening minutes Friday night Florance's blast to the corner of win here in California. This head coach Randy Waldrum said. never looked greener, and the the net sailed past Notre Dame championship puts everything in Opportunity knocked out white NCAA logos painted on the goaltender LaKeysia Beene. a perfect cycle. In my freshman Santa Clara, via a late rush by surface made the stadium look Florance didn't question the year, we won the championship Ali Lovelace. Notre Dame was good enough to grace TV sets. ball she was given. in the Bay Area. Now Fm leaving held to only three scoring If only the teams that usually "Somebody gave it to me," and I win it again here." chances in that game as well, and play there looked as good. Brian Prince/Spartan Daily Florance said, unaware that it Tar Heels goalie Jenni all the fancy flips, somersaults The power didn't go out Friday was Kim Patrick who had headed Branam was aggressive, and and 17 shots couldn't bring the night, nor did a transformer blow Mia Hamm, left, member of the U.S. Women's Soccer team and alum- the ball toward her. "I just faked charged at the Notre Dame play- Broncos back. up Sunday, as it did during a na of University of North Carolina, congratulates Rebekah McDowell to the left and took the shot. It ers when they came to threaten Broncos goalie Crystal Gordon homecoming football game this after UNC's win against Notre Dame Sunday at Spartan Stadium. This went in." the net all of three times. had the burden of the loss the year the lights were still on Florance's goal was the win- The Fighting Irish, however, first loss of the season, after 23 is the 15th NCAA National Championship in women's soccer for UNC. See Final Four, page 6
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