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blume 99 Issue #29 Rollins College - Winter Park, Florida June 23, 1993 NWARD! College Years nificance of the past four years. She also recog nized the fact that this year's graduating class is the last to have begun their college experience Come to a Close under the leadership of now President Emeritus Thaddeus Seymour. or Class of 1993 Valedictorian Layna Mosley addressed her fellow classmates on the power of one in today's |YSHELLIE OLSZEWSKI AND society, drawing a unique parallel between the AURA KOO struggle to live as empowered individuals and certain late-night campus activities. The ceremony also included the bestowing of Fouryears after being welcomed through the honors on several members of the Rollins com [oreof the Enyart-Alumni Fieldhouse as bright- munity. The General Charles McCormick Reeve ed freshman, the Class of 1993 exited those Awards for Scholarship were given to the six nedoors as graduates of Rollins College. seniors who maintained the highest level of Led by class valedictorian Maria Elayna scholarship over their last three years at Rollins. sley, the Rollins College Class of 1993 for- These awards were presented to Steven Arthur ||ygraduated on Sunday, May 23, in the 108th Caminez, Brian Christopher Corliss, Maria tarof the college. While this Commencement Elayna Mosley, Carolyn Ann Quetel, David astarting point for the post-Rollins lives of Dennis Wolf, and Bethany Ann Wright. The >raduates, with many pursuing careers and Algernon Sydney Sullivan Medallion for human list-graduate study, it also served as a "last- service was awarded to Gretchen Pollom. The for the seniors, where the class could Arthur Vining Davis Fellowship Awards were ilhertocelebrate their four years as members of presented to faculty members Hoyt Edge, Rich lins community. ard Lima, and Robert Smither for their exem keynote speaker of the event was Betty plary teaching and community leadership. Fi astor. Florida Commissioner of Education. In nally, John Bowers, Professor of Mathematics; f address, Commissioner Castor described N. Norman Copeland, Associate Professor of College, its students, and their accom- Physical Education and Men's Tennis Coach; ishments. In closing, she urged the graduates to Robert Juergens, Professor of Theater Arts; and r "extended knowledge to help [their] John Ross, Professor of Physics, were elevated to immunities and contribute to improving the emeritus status in their respective departments. alilyof life for everyone." As keynote speaker, . Despite these individual honors, the focus of was granted the honorary degree of Doc- the ceremony for the 2500 members of the au f of Laws. dience was the granting of the Artium Baccalaurei President Rita Bornstein, in her third com- degree to all members of the Class of 1993 as a confirmation of their four years of academic photo/College Relations icement, led the ceremonies. In her remarks Jason Dittmer is congratulated by friends and family after Commencement. uating class, she emphasized the sig dedication. LANS UNDERWAY FOR DOWNUNDER TO REOPEN 35,000 Budget Approved for Renovations the Student Government Association design—ranging from the Great Bar completed by the time students arrive (SGA) approved a $35,000 budget for rier reef to the tropical rain forest to the in September. Much programming is the renovations. safari. expected to occur in the fall, so be [JOHANNA WEISS The renovations are set to begin looking for these events when you StudentServices Chair Student Center, reopened during the The entire DOWNUNDER space is arrive on campus for the new year! last part of the spring semester as a set to undergo major change. The pool very soon and are expected to be n the pub DOWNUNDER coffeehouse and game room. How tables in the game room will be recov Kdacouple of years ago to become ever, the main renovations are set to ered and moved so that there will be •eight room and gym, many people take place over this summer. room for video machines as well as a ' it was gone forever. This This summer has been spent thus far TV monitor where sports events can NEW DEANS ON was reaffirmed when the space creating a vision for the space and be viewed. The pool room will be carpeted and double doors built in or der to keep the noise down in the rest THE ROLLINS SCENE of the facility. In the middle room, a bar will be BY MARY FOURNIER Formerly the executive director of •g-ip^ built so that food and drinks will be Sandspur the Christian Service Center for Cen able to be served. It is planned that a tral Florida, Patrick J. Powers, who variety of health foods, juices, and Two new deans have been named to also held faculty and administrative coffees will be available for students the Rollins community: Patrick J. positions at Stetson, University of to charge to their meal account; how Powers as the new dean of the chapel Central Florida and other colleges, ever, no alcohol will be served. and chaplain to the college, and Stephen R. Briggs as the new dean of The coffeehouse is also set to have please see DEANS page 12 many renovations. A sound and light the faculty. ing system will be placed in the entire facility that will include stage, house, THE SANDSPUR gameroom and neon lighting as well 1000 Holt Avenue Box 2742 Non Profit Organization speakers so that music can be piped in Winter Park, FL 32789 U.S. POSTAGE when the DOWNUNDER is open. A - PAID - projector and screen will be hung so ROLLINS COLLEGE that movies can be shown. Also, cable will be installed into the area. New furniture that includes couches, ed to storage closets in the drawing up the plans for its renova chairs, and tables will be placed in the rof . ; 1992.TheStudentGovern- tion. The planning has been super coffeehouse. Carpet and tile will be y acquired the space this vised by Drew Williams, the Assistant continued into this area. The painting Director of the Office of Student Ac will be finished so that the Australian direction of the Student tivities, Andrew Roman, and Johanna theme can be completed. Each corner ^mmittee, DOWNUNDER, Weiss. After the plans had been com of the coffeehouse will have a separate M(*ated in the basement of the pleted, the Executive Committee of page 2 The Sandspur Volume 99 Issuer
iv«i«r» IW*I KNOWLEDGE IS POWER BY FELIX TEJADA encompasses many nongoverning organization* Rollins College Productions 1ake s On SGA President such as our student newspaper, the Sandspur, radio station, WPRK; ACE (All Campus Event; s It was a little over three years ago when I our programming board which provides majoi New Responsibilities, New I arrived on this campus, not expecting how the entertainment for the campus); as well as over60 next four (maybe five) years of my life would be other different student organizations includin BY SHELLIE OLSZEWSKI in this great new setting at Rollins College. I was publications, student life issues, Greek organiza Sandspur one of the many new students who came to tions, and many, many others. Winter Park under the idea that college would be Our Student Government Association has one Rollins College Productions (RCP) is no longer the organization respjonsibl e for providing this incredible test of will and intellect for me. I of the largest budgets of any department on this entertainment forthe student body. The now defunct organization will ta ke on a new structure, remember selecting my classes over the phone. campus. The potential for implementing success new initiative, and even a new name. ACE, or AU-Campus Events, wil This was particularly interesting to me because I ful programs ranging from leadership develop by RCP and take on the responsibility of entertaining our campus. knew little about the true context of most of these ment programs to major entertainment events can "It's time for a change in the programming at Rollins. It should oz classes. At the time I thought that my career only be achieved if enough students participate in students' tastes and by the change, we hope to increase the sense of c COMMISSIONER CASTOR DESCRIBES ROLLINS IY THE NUMBERS/ASKS GRADUATES TO BE MORE THAN JUST ANOTHER For those who could not attend the Com parents and loved ones as they are of you. I know ceived a maximum of $924each toward private- Florida will likely be the third largest state. mencement festivities on May 23rd, The Sands- you are proud of your school and its faculty, and - college tuition through our tuition voucher pro Nearly two million more people live here now $m provides this copy of Commissioner Castor's for good reason. For instance: gram. These vouchers help both the state and the than just 10 years ago. This breathtaking growth address, prepared for delivery. Her office would • U.S. News and World Report in its list of student who wants to attend a private Florida has been one of the nation's biggest success like to note that the commissioner "frequently "America's Best Colleges" rankedRollins among college. stories, and we have prospered because of it. deviates from prepared text and often changes the top five regional universities in the south. In addition, many private college students High technology industries and international the text herself" • Rollins was ranked among the top 10 compre avail themselves of the merit-based Florida Un trade, when added to our tourism and agriculture, hensive colleges, defined as a group that "pro dergraduate Scholars Program. help diversify and strengthen our economic base. Thank you for that kind introduction, Presi vides American higher education with much of The majority of this class are traditional col All ofthis means that you have a bright future dent Bornstein, and thank you for inviting me to its intellectual variety and academic vitality." lege graduates. ahead of you in our state if you choose to stay join you here this afternoon. • Time Magazine too has listed Rollins among Only you know the events that have shaped here. The changes we've experienced in the last ^ This is my first occasion to share the Rollins the most innovative and interesting colleges in your lives and those that have influenced your decade will only accelerate in the future. Your College Commencement with graduates, your the nation. future. It is apparent, however, that you have primary responsibility will be your own families, families, and your fine faculty. Graduations are • Two years ago this institution was invited to matured within two decades of intense change in but I hope you will also think of the needs ofthis wonderful events—they are a special rite of pas become the Florida college affiliated with the our nation. Most of you were born as recently as state, other states, and the nation because you sage. Not only do I have an opportunity to share prestigious Associated Colleges of the South. 1972, the year Richard Nixon was re-elected to have been served well by educational institu yourexcitement this afternoon, but it is a personal • 92 percent of you faculty hold a Ph.D. or the the presidency and visited China, becoming the tions. Privilege to help guide you through your brief highest equivalent in their fields. first United States President to do so. Trips to In addition to my good wishes to all of you as transition from student to alumnus. • 30 percent of Rollins graduates directly enter China aren't very unusual now. individuals, and my congratulations on your pro 1 remember well my own graduation—the graduate and professional schools—a sure sign Some of you were still very young when the fessional advancement, my plea to you and my relief that comes with completion of a task and of the competitive quality of instruction. Watergate Scandal toppled the presidency and hope is that you will use your extended knowl yet the apprehension about what will follow. As • Nearly 100 percent of the pre-med students are the Vietnam War and America's role in that edge to help your communities and contribute to traditional student myself, I had just completed placed in American medical schools. unpopular conflict dominated the news more improving the quality of life for everyone. There •continuous years of education, had lived in the Just as important as the major accomplish than two decades ago. Only six presidents have is so much to do and you are so well equipped. Mietown, and in the comfort and security of my ments of a fine university are the singular led our nation as you grew and matured to this You are knowledgeable—knowledge is power— Trent's home for 22 years. I often reflect upon achievements of its students. Congratulations momentous occasion. and you already have more than most. tow fortunate I was that my college, Glassboro are surely due to those of you who today will be In just the last decade, changes have occurred • Today families are at risk. State, was "in the neighborhood," and how very recognized foryour high academic achievement. at a staggering pace. A revolution in communi • Environmental conflicts abound. fortunate for all of you that Rollins College has This is a unique class—you come from 34 cation and broadcasting permitted us to watch • The health care crisis is consuming our nation Provided an opportunity for the 327 graduates states and six foreign countries: Australia, Bel the collapse of the Berlin Wall, the explosion of and our state's policymakers. here. gium, Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, Patriot missiles that signaled the beginning of Use your knowledge. Involve yourself in the Persian Gulf War, and the rise of Boris public issues. ' very much appreciate the role of independent Canada, and Spain. Half of you are from Florida, and many of you represent states along the Yeltsin. And now, even sophisticated election One last point—I fear it has become fashion °stsecondary institutions. Rollins College pro- sampling can determine the outcome of elections able to be cynical about all of government. Still, ldes mor eastern seacoast. e than just variety in the Florida higher- before the polls close. I don't know of a better system than ours any You represent 26 majors; most of you majored ^"cation picture. Rollins provides excellence Between 1980 and 1990, changes here in where in the world. But democracy can only la in Politics (33), Psychology (32), Economics t we educators are striving to achieve all over work and can only work better if each of us (31), English (31), Environmental Studies (27), Florida have been dramatic. The most dramatic Estate and nation. perhaps has been the population itself which chooses to do our part. You can make democracy Sociology (22), or Elementary Education (22). I can also relate to the parents here today. I grew 32.7 percent, far ahead of the nation at 10 effective by acknowledging your responsibility Many of you receiving financial aid have ve watched my own three children in similar percent. to choose capable, dedicated leaders. And by benefited from a unique partnership between the monies receive their undergraduate degrees being capable, dedicated leaders. state of Florida and its private postsecondary At the beginning of the decade, Florida ranked I have felt the pride that comes from the You have the power to do both. institutions. This year, 17,424 eligible Florida fourth in population with 13 million residents. vements of our sons and daughters. Thank you and good luck. residents, including 1,021 Rollins students, re By the time you are well into your careers. Gradnates , I hope you are as proud of your page 4 The Sandspur Volume 99 Issue #29 PRESIDENT BORNSTEIN RECALLS THE PAST AND REJOICES IN THE FUTURE OF THE CLASS OF 1993 For those who could not attend the Com podium, and symbolizes our commitment to construction of the Harold Alfond Boathouse Last year, also, you held the first S.T.A.R.T. mencement festivities on May 23rd, The Sands learning. and the dedication of the Center for Environ A.T. Rally to generate student recommendations pur provides this transcript of President Most of you arrived as nervous freshmen in the mental Studies. You returned after the summer to improve life on campus. Bornstein's Commencement remarks to the Class fall of 1989, and were welcomed by a warm of 1992 to find your residence halls remodeled You welcomed to campus Maya Angelou, of 1993. hearted president then in the last year of a suc and refurbished. Ralph Abemathy, Maki Mandela, Shen Tong, cessful 12-year presidency. He guided the Col You participated in and helped shape the new Merrill Ashley, the C.O.O.L. Conference, Fred Class of 1993, you have left an indelible mark lege into its second century and the class of 1993 faculty governance system. Rogers, Allen Ginsberg, Richard Wilbur, Ross on Rollins College. is his last graduating class. Please say thank you Last year you took part in the all-College Perot, and Toad the Wet Sprocket. Your names are permanently inscribed in the and farewell to Thaddeus Seymour. summit from which we developed the goals that You rejoiced in our great athletic victories: in register, the book which sits in front of the During your years at Rollins, you saw the chart the future of Rollins College. tennis, basketball, golf, sailing, baseball, crew. There are six All-Americans in this class and 28 all-time Rollins recordholders. You have won a number of prestigious na tional scholarships: Karen Peirce, a Fulbright, Brian Corliss, a Barry M. Goldwater Scholar ship, David Wolf, an NCAA Postgraduate Schol arship. Wherever you are going, I know you will carry Rollins in your hearts. Whether you are studying genetics at FSU, neuroscience at the University of Florida, immu nology at the University of California, law or medicine at the University of Miami, archaeol ogy at New York University, international affairs at Johns Hopkins, political science at Duke, physics at Georgia Tech, computer science at Stanford, social work at the University of Penn sylvania, arts management at American Univer sity; whether you are working for Teach for America in an inner-city school in Houston, or for the Peace Corps in Guinea; whether you are interning at the Williamstown Theatre Festivals law firm, or the American Federation of Teach ers, performing on stage in Nebraska, Maryland, Memphis, Kentucky, or New York, working as an account executive, stockbroker, banker, or pyrotechnician; whether you are traveling, studying Spanish in Cuernavaca, guiding a wil derness tour in Southern Alaska, or looking fora job; Rollins will always have a place in its heart for you. We will miss you more than you can imagine, but we look forward to welcoming you back as alumni. We are immensely proud of you and will be following your achievements with pride. We hope your Rollins experience has given you the knowledge, the values, and the habits of citizen President Bornstein presents Betty A. Duda, member of the Board of Trustees, with an Honorary Doctorate of ship to assume the responsibilities of leadership Humane Letters for her extensive dedication to community service. as you move out into the world. photo/College Relations Alumni Jason Dimitris and graduate Cindi Fox reminisce at the reception following commencement. photo/College Relations photo/College Relations Layna Mosley is honored with the Rollins College hood as a symbol of her four Gretchen Pollom is rewarded for her outstanding service to the Rollins years of hard work. community by receiving the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Medallion. pageS photol College Relations photo/College Relations President Bornstein and R. Michael Strickland, Chairman of the Board of Trustees present The Class of 1993 begins its march from Knowles Congresswoman Carrie P. Meek with a Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa. Memorial Chapel to the Enyart-Alumni Fieldhouse. VALEDICTORIAN URGES FELLOW GRADUATES TO CONSIDER THE POWER OF ONE The Sandspur offers this transcription of the events, prejudices are challenged. In Quindlen's decide what one will represent. An awareness of enced a feeling of freedom coupled with a Valedictory Address of Maria Elayna Mosley words, "The ice of our closed minds begins to the power of the individual increases our free feeling of fear. These feelings parallel those the for those who could not attend the May 23 crack." We realize that all people are members of dom from societal pressures. We realize that our individual experiences. Freedom for one can be Commencement festivities. humanity; the power of one is at work, slowly diverse qualities can serve as powerful agents for frightening, in that we often feel pressured to removing the barriers society has created. While change; for this reason, we leam to admire these conform to the alleged norms of society; at the Families, friends, faculty and members of the at Rollins, I have been affected by this power; I qualities rather than to stifle them. We strive to same time, though, freedom is liberating. Those class of 1993, today I would like to say a few hope that many others also have experienced this become representatives of our convictions; that individuals who employ the power of one—the words about the power of one. people who change this world — have over The power of one. In today's mass society, we come their fear of challenging society's man often feel that most individuals are very limited dates. They are victorious in the struggle be in their ability to serve as agents for change. We, tween society and the individual. however, can live as empowered individuals and Those individuals who employ the power of As we leave Rollins, then, we are both ex change society through the examples we create. cited about and afraid of the new directions in In a recent New York Times editorial, Anna one—the people who change this world — have which we will go. We must travel forward as Quindlen described this empowerment. Quindlen overcome their fear of challenging society's empowered individuals. In his 1969 Fox Day views the recent arguments regarding the size of proclamation, Hugh McKean offered a mes our nation's gay population as largely irrelevant; mandates. They are victorious in the struggle sage to the seniors. "The Rollins each of you has what is important is one person's ability to made within him/her self will never change. It is personalize broad generalizations and thereby between society and the individual." forever yours. No one will tear its buildings remove stereotypes. That is, it may be very easy down or take away its friendships, adventures, for a. person to proclaim his or her dislike or or victories." Rollins has meant many different distrust for people of a certain race, religious things to us; but for all of us, Rollins has been what we have made it. Our lives after Rollins group, belief system, or sexual orientation—until power. is, we consistently live our beliefs and express that person learns that his best friend from col ourselves. Our struggle to live as empowered also will be what we make of them. We no Not only are we influenced by the power of longer will be together; each one of us will lege is gay or notices that her coworkers of one; we are possessors ofthis power and can use individuals mirrors a seemingly trivial experi various ethnic heritages are no less efficient or ence of many Rollins seniors. That is, many of us travel along different paths through new com it to change our society. As individuals we may munities. As we travel as ones, let us constantly trustworthy than she. For this reason, civil rights have climbed onto and walked along the rooftops personify a wide array of traits; your various be aware of the power of one. Each of us can demonstrations, like the recent March on Wash of various campus buildings. This appears to be attributes include ethnicity, beliefs and convic personify the things about which we are pas ington, "are most powerful when they reflect not a mindless activity done only late at night; but tions, sexual orientation, and political opinions. sionate. Let's be passionate and be powerful. quantity but quality." During such watershed Once we are aware of the power of one, we must how did it make us feel? We might have experi m photo/College Relations * -ip.omos in hand, the a~ .M 9» ex» •» fleKHKHKe. fine.*reach.n o me end of their coUege page 6 The Sandspur Volume 99 Issue #2Q WPRK, "THE BEST IN BASEMENT RADIO," CONTINUES BROADCASTING INTO ITS 40TH YEAR BY JULIAN GONZALEZ AND AMANDA POLK local high schools, all working on a voluntary to get ignored by the mainstream—from under mined programming from 5 p.m. to 11 a.m.every Contributors basis to support the station. Without the invalu ground rock to lesser known classical gems and day. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. the station features able help of its many volunteers, WPRK would beyond. The station's unique contribution to the classical music programming. Specialty pro. Now in its fortieth year, 91.5 FM WPRK not exist. community was recognized by the Orlando Sen- gramming is centered on the weekends, with continues to be the Voice of Rollins College, individual shows dedicated to reggae, world providing a bridge between the school and the music, jazz, blues, house, rap, and movie music greater Orlando community. The station broad The station is proud of its commitment to local casts twenty-four hours a day from the basement With the help of its many volunteers, WPRK music, as evidenced in Reverberations, Orlando's of the Mills building, which accounts for its title only local music program, and WPRK Comes as "the best in basement radio". During its forty hopes to continue the development of the Alive, which features a different band playing year history, the station has expanded from an live in the WPRK studios every week. This year original 10 watts to its present 1300 watts, and the best in basement radio into the future. has also seen the release of the WPRK 40th WPRK staff aspires to see another power increase anniversary compilation CD, featuring a variety within the coming years. of performers from the Central Florida area. The largest student run organization on cam WPRK is proud to be known as the Voice of pus, the WPRK staff consists of more than sixty The stations commitment to diversity is em tinel this year when it designated WPRK as Rollins College, and with the help of its many Rollins students, Holt students, professors, alumni, bodied in a multi-faceted format. WPRK features "Orlando's hip radio station". volunteers, hopes to continue the developmentof and community members, including many from non-commercial music of all stripes which tends During the week, WPRK features DJ-deter- the best in basement radio into the future. THE NEW TOMOKAN THE NEW TOMOKAN ANNOUNCES CHANGES Brian Hill Shelley Queeley Don Leblond TO 1994 Editors YEARBOOK Don't let your years at Rollins pass you by without keeping the memories of friends you meet and moments you share. Pre-order your copy of the 288-page Tomokan BY BRIAN HILL Contributor 1994 now and secure your record of the precious Rollins experience! Along with the rest of the Rollins campus, Tomokan is undergoing great renovation. Dur ing the summer months, the editors, Brian Hill, Simply return the attached pre-order form and $15.00 check to: Shelley Queeley, and Don Leblond are hard at work overhauling the tired publication, trying The New Tomokan to make it the best yearbook Rollins has ever had. 1000 Holt Avenue- 2211 When appointed editors in May, the first thing they did was to change the name to reflect Winter Park, FL 32789 their proposed changes. The New Tomokan will include more photography and text, as well as spot color throughout the book. Additionally, Supplies are limited to 500 copies, so hurry and order before it's too late. If not, you'l the book will consist of professional and staff photography, as well as student submissions. only have fading memories to remember the 1993-94 school year. Student Life will be larger, along with Greek and independent groups' exposure. In fact, no longer will groups be solely responsible for Also, if you have not recieved your copy of the 1992 Tomokan, return the order form, submissions to The New Tomokan, but rather, the staff will help the group develop their pages, so a copy can be saved/mailed to you! All 1992 copies remaing after August 31, ensuring quality and expedient publication. 1993 will be destroyed! If you still want to purchase the 1992 Tomokan, the cost is Finally, the editors have expelled the traditional blue and gold cover for one in full color. The $12.50 (plus $2.50 for shipping and handling for graduates). New Tomokan will certainly be different for Rollins, as it will accurately reflect the 1993-94 school year. One new section, The Tanspur, combines Rollins news and world events into a chrono logical history of the upcoming year. Years from now, as college memories begin to fade from our minds, a will-be alumnus can look through their 1994 yearbook and relive those Student's name:. great Rollins experiences. Realizing one of Tomokan's weaknesses is Home Address:^ poor distribution, the editors have already set up City, State, ZIP:_ office hours for September, and plan to mail 1993 graduates their 7993 Tomokan, so the 1993 SS# - issue will be effectively distributed. The kick- Campus Box# Class of off celebration for The New Tomokan and Student Activities Fair will concurrently be a I am ordering the 1992 1994 Tomokan (please circle one, or both) distribution session. Currently, one goal is to have all 1992 issues distributed to students before the fall. If a student has not received their If you ordered and paid for the 1992 Tomokan, but have not recieved your copy, 7992 Tomokan, the editors strongly encourage them to contact The New Tomokan offices to please fill out above information, and mail this in immediately! You do not have to hold a book for them (or mail it to a graduate) order the 1994 volume to recieve the 1992 Tomokan. before remaining copies are destroyed in late August. Hopefully, The New Tomokan will be the THE NEW TOMOKAN start of a new tradition at Rollins; a renewed lOOO Holt Avenue-2211 Winter Park, FL 32789 commitment to a quality yearbook. After all, as the posters say, "It's not just a picture-book Confirmation of purchase will be placed in student's campus box. THANK YOU! anymore!" June 23,1993 page 7 EPCOT CENTER CELEBRATES BROADWAY ALL SUMMER BY BILL BAILEY Sandspur Some of the stage's brightest stars are bringing a bit of Broadwav m «/oi. TV ,Sney W r,d Resort during "Celebrate Broadway" summer at Epcot Center * ° ° Beginning June 4 and continuing through August 13 leeends from A* ^ Carol Lawrence, Marvin Hamlisch, Theodore Bikel C^l cSZi ™ ?f, ^ ^ Way" ,ike 1, pe,fcnn S the All-American College Orchestra at AJ^^^Z^^ ^ * I summ is the official kickoff of "Celebrate Broadway- 100 vears^in Time^n ^ er-long fete fecial events being staged in New York - a'ndTound the ^ * year",0ng **** °f "Bringing theater to new audiences is one of the goals of this centennial year" said H*™™ Sabinson, executive director of the League of American Theaters. "The industry is unitedin t£l7r Z t0 make the live theater experience whether it's a Broadway show o^^T^^ program, a vital part of our culture." Fwiumidnce CollegForitspartWaltDisneyWorldisadding"BroadwayUndertheStars"tothepopulae Orchestra Program, a project now in its 1 Oth _ r All-American year that brings together talented young musicians from all over the United States. Throughout the summer, they hone their skills as they entertain theme park guests. With the addition of the performers and music of Broadway, there's new excitement as the celebration unfolds. The College Orchestra will perform at least three shows nightly (weather permitting) each Wednesday through Sunday. They'll be joined by the Broadway stars on selected evenings. A tentative schedule for the Celebrate Broadway Summer series special per formances includes: Nell Carter, June 18-20; Howard Keel, June 25-27; Betty Buckley, July 2-4; Hal Lin den, July 9-11; John Raitt, July 16-18; Joe Williams, July 24-25; Rita Moreno, July 30-August 1; Theodore Bike, August 6-8; and Carol Channing, August 12- Some of the stages brightest stars bring Broadway to the Walt Disney World Resort June 4-August 13 as Epcot Center presents a "Celebrate Broadway Summer." Carol Lawrence, Marvin Hamlisch, Theodore Bikel and Carol Channing will take Epcot Centers American Garden Theater stage with the All-American College Orchestra throughout the summer. LITTLE ME NEXT AT MARK TWO DINNER THEATER BY KARL MUELLER Each romance in some unexpected way advances daytime soap operas Days Of Our Lives and YourNumber. Marga Van Camp will portray Mrs. Sandspur Belle's career and fortunes General Hospital and featured roles in The Eggleston and James Bencik will be seen as Little Me opened on Broadway on November American Parade, A Roots Christmas and Patrick Dennis. The first show of the Mark Two's Summer 17, 1962, at the Lunt-Fontanne and starred Sid Disney's Wonderful World of Color. Film ap Rick Forrest, Donna Frotscher, Jared Walker, Season will be Neil Simon's wickedly funny Caesar who played all of Belle's husbands or pearances include Payday with Rip Tom, Framed James Nadeau, John Nadeau, Kent Lewis, Ron story which is based upon Patrick Dennis' novel lovers. These roles vary in age from sixteen to with Joe Don Baker and At Close Range with Laurence, Caryl Warren, Trisha Osborn, Littfe Me. It is about the notorious rise of Belle eighty-eight and run the full gamut of characters Christopher Walken. Recently he completed a Stephanie Adams and Joyce Arbucias will all Poitrine (nee Schlumpfert) from a waif from from a crotchety old man to a charming prince. sold out production of O'Neil's powerful The play a variety of roles. Highlights from the score Drifters' Row on the wrong side of the tracks in The actor portraying these roles must also be a Iceman Cometh as understudy to Brian Dennehy by Cy Coleman and Carolyn Leigh include Real Venezuela, Illinois, to fame and wealth. In her veteran comedian. at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago. He was seen Live Girl, T ve Got Your Number, The Other Side teens she sets her sights on Noble Eggleston, This prodigious task will be undertaken at The in recent episodes ofSuperboy, Swampthing, I'll of the Tracks, Boom-Boom, Poor Little Holly who lives on the right side of the tracks, but Mark Two by virtuoso actor/comedian Michael Fly Away and In The Heat Of The Night, as well wood Star, and Here's to Us. whose mother puts an abrupt end to Belle's Edwards. Edwards appeared for the first time on as the Alex Haley miniseries, Queen. In the fall The production will be directed by Mark ambitions. our stage as the Top Banana in our record- he will be seen in the television film Thunder In Howard, assisted by Bob Perry with musical Biding her time, Belle finally succeeds in breaking production of Sugar Babies and re Paradise starring Hulk Hogan. direction by Patrick L. Nugent. Costumes de landing a rich, eighty-eight-year-old skinflint, turned for another record-breaking production, Darla Briganti will star as Belle Poitrine. She signed by Don Barnes and Joe Vale of Costumes AmosPinchley. Whenhedies undersuspicious Fiddler On The Roof in which he starred as Tevye. has been seen most recently on our stage in Unlimited will compliment settings designed by circumstances, she is tried for murder but ac Following that he portrayed lOdifferent characters KrackerJax and prior to that as Irma in Irma la John Hartley and constructed by Scott Williams. quitted. The notoriety of the trial brings her a in Greater Tuna. His following appearances on Douce. Viz Boswell will make her debut on our Stage Manager Larry Norwood will also handle vaudeville offer and a romance with Val Du our stage have all proven to be outstanding per stage as Older Belle. the lighting and Nathan Warren will be in charge Val, who modestly considers himself the world's formances making him a favorite with our audi Paul Desandro and Frank Siano will appear as of the sound. greatest entertainer. ences. These included Gypsy, The Best Little Benny and Bernie Buchsbaum, the Broadway The Mark Two Dinner Theater is located at Par producers who sing To Be APerformer. Bob Perry and Edgewater in College Park. For information Further romances follow with myopic Fred Whorehouse in Texas, My Fair Lady, Anything will serve as choreographer and will portray and reservations call (407) 843-6275. Out-of Poitrine, Prince Chemey of Rosenzweig, and Goes, Arsenic and Old Lace, and Kracker Jax. George Musgrove, who sings and dances I've Got town call 1-800-726-627. the imperious film director, Otto Schnitzler. His television roles include appearances in the LOCAL HOMES NEEDED FOR ALFOND PO FOR SUMMER Rollins College Alf< mailable for community INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS memberships during 1 n addition to individual BY LAURA KOO Sandspur and family membersh Foreign exchange students wishing to spend a high school year with an American family need volunteer host families. ASSE International Student Exchange Programs is currently interviewing competitive swimmin local citizens who wish to share their home and culture with a bright, personable teenager. Students speak English, bring their own spending money, are fully insured, and expect to for Lifelong Educatioi participate as a family member. Families may select their host son or daughter from applications from Scandinavia, Germany, Holland, Spain, Italy, France, Great Britain, Portugal, Australia, New through eighth grade. Zealand, Japan, Canada, Poland, the Czech and Slovak Republics, Switzerland, and Mexico. Single parents and families without children may apply. Harry Meisel at (407) i To leam how you can help a student while learning about another culture, call ASSE's toll-free number 1-800-473-06% or local Representative Elizabeth Davenport at (904) 357-7234. page 8 The Sandspur Volume 99 Issue #29 ANNIE RUSSELL THEATRE ANNOUNCES 1993-94 SEASON confusion involves relationships with his friend's over-sexed wife, a hero-worshipping, star struck THEATRE SEASON ingenue and the inevitable sharp-tongued but loyal secretary. The complications are too good to be true an evening of delectable comedy. SHE LOVES ME October 22, 23*, 27 - 31+, 1993 "A musical romance - head over heals in love with love" THE LEGEND OF ELECTRA AND ORESTES April 29, 30% May 4 - 8+,1994 Jerry Bock (Fiddler on the Roof) composes this delicious musical of life in a quaint Hungarian "A celebration of classical passions and human pride" perfume shop - where a lovely girl and a lonely young man unknowingly engage in an anonymous pen-pal romance. Played against a background of churning violins, this is a musical that stakes The timeless story of Electra and her brother Orestes, the curse of The House of Atreus, and the everything on charm. celebratory blessings of human frailty come to life in this modem adaption. Through verse, music and dance, the play provokes universal questions of justice, wisdom and the relationships between people and their gods. AND MISS REARDON DRINKS A LITTLE * indicates 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. performance; + indicates 4:00 p.m. performance December 3, 4*, 8 - 12+, 1993 ,:A passionate tale - peppered with laughs that tear at the heart" Paul Zindel has created a tragicomedy at once hilarious and touching, funny and reflective. The Misses Reardons are a family of school teachers who demonstrate the unbelievably uncouth and DANCE SEASON selfish way people who are emotionally hound to each other interact. An oddball supermix of THE WOMEN, WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF and ARSENIC AND OLD LACE. NATIONAL BALLET OF CARACAS Saturday, November 13 at 8:00 p.m.; Sunday, November Hat 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., 1993 "Superb classical ballet" WINTERFEST I January 20, 21, 22*, 23 - 30+, 1994 The internationally known Vincente Nebrada, who has created works for the Harkness Ballet, FRED STONE THEATRE American Ballet Theatre, the Washington Ballet and the Essen Ballet, has assembled a group of "New dimensions in contemporary theatre" gifted, dynamic dancers who will perform a spectacular program of classical dance. This firstannua l WINTERFEST, formerly THEPLA YWRIGHT'S FESTIVAL, is a bold theatrical adventure. This student produced event will explore the challenges and vibrancy of contemporary ALVIN AILEY REPERTORY DANCE ENSEMBLE playwrights and dramatic genre. New plays, new interpretations of existing plays and daring Friday, January 28, 1994 at 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, January 29 and 8:00 p.m., 1994 experiments in production will be the inspiration of WINTERFEST. "Returning by popular demand!" One of America's most exciting young dance companies, the Alvin Alley Repertory Ensemble was established in 1974 as a performing company for vital and talented young professionals. This is a March 11, 12*, 16 - 20+, 1994 company which leaves its audience begging for more - leaves them smiling, joyous, exultant! "Irresistible entertainment - Cowardly style at its best" Noel Coward's zany comedy about a famous actor who goes right on acting after the final curtain. Season subscription sales will begin April 30, 1993 from 1-5 p.m. weekdays at the Annie Always in the spotlight but wanting to be left alone - he is never so happy as when the activity and Russell Theatre Box Office. For information call 646-2145. GIVE THE U.S.A. A BIRTHDAY PRESENT: ADOPT A MANATEE FOR THE 4TH OF JULY AND HELP PROTECT OUR NATIONAL HERITAGE BY GRANT YOUNG There are many human-related reasons why and is experiencing unprecedented growth. The United States, and abroad. The Adopt-A-Mana Sandspur the manatee is listed as endangered. Most hu increase in human population with its added tee program gives people an opportunity to be man-related manatee mortalities occur from col pollution, litter, and boat traffic, has degraded come intimately acquainted with a member of Only about 1800 West Indian manatees re lisions with watercraft. Other causes of human- and/or eliminated manatee habitat. "The fact that this remarkable species. For fifteen dollars, each main in the wild today, and they are officially related mortalities include being crushed and/or manatees are endangered is indicative that we are "parent" receives a picture and history of their listed as endangered. Manatees and all wildlife drowned in canal locks and flood control struc not protecting their environment," says Club adopted manatee, an adoption certificate, and are part of our nation's heritage and it is up to us tures, ingestion offish hooks and monofilament Biologist Patti Thompson. "We can only reverse updates on their manatee in the Save the Manatee to protect them for future generations. By adopt line, entanglement in crab trap lines, litter, and this trend by creating an environmentally aware Club Newsletter. ing a manatee through Save the Manatee Club vandalism. and informed society." In addition, funds from the Adopt-A-Manatee (SMC), you can give the United States a birthday Ultimately, loss of habitat is the most serious Funds raised through the Adopt-A-Manatee program go toward radio, television, and print present on July 4th and help protect our national threat facing the manatee today. Florida is cur program go toward educating and raising the media public service announcements that are heritage. rently the fourth most populous state in the nation awareness level of people in Florida, across the disseminated in Florida and across the United States, free "Caution - Manatee Area" signs are distributed to Florida residents living near the water through the Florida Marine Patrol, and free ALAMO TORCH TOUR KICKS OFF education materials are created and distributed to teachers and students throughout the U.S. Save the Manatee Club also reviews and makes recommendations on manatee issues to state and JUNE 25TH IN WEST PALM BEACH local government and encourages members to write letters to legislators and attend public hear ings to ensure manatee protection. SMC helps RUNNERS, CYCLISTS, WALKERS, AND SKATERS ARE INVITED TO support research projects such as aerial surveys and studies of manatees, how they use fresh CARRY THE TORCH AS IT PASSES THROUGH THEIR CITY water, and how pesticides, herbicides, and hy BY DANIEL MURPHY drocarbons from boat motor emissions affect Sandspur Established in 1980, the Sunshine State Games Coast up into Jacksonville, Gainesville and on to manatees. are administered by the Sunshine State Games Tallahassee, where it will light the flame at the Baba Dioum, an African ecologist said, "In the With Olympic Gold Medalist Frank Shorter Foundation, an adjunct organization to the Opening Ceremonies of the Sunshine State Games end we will conserve only what we love; we wi leading the way, the 5th Annual Alamo Torch Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and on July 9th. The Florida Sunshine State Games love only what we understand; and we will un' Tour of the Sunshine State Games will kick off Sports. Florida's Olympic-style sports festival take place July 9-12 in Tallahassee, Florida. derstand only what we have been taught, its two-week, 1500 mile trek of Florida Friday, and forum for amateur athletics, last year's games The Sunshine State Games invites runners, better environment for manatees means a bene June 25th in West Palm Beach. Shorter will drew more than 8,000 participants from across cyclists, walkers, and skaters from across Florida environment for all of us," says Thompson, attend the opening ceremonies outside the West the state in 39 separate events, including track to join Olympic Gold Medalist Frank Shorter to we can protect their environment, then we ca Palm Beach Governmental Center as the Sunshine and field, swimming, basketball, fencing and carry the torch as it passes through their com protect our own future." State Games torch is lit launching the odyssey. canoeing. munity. The cost to carry the torch in the Alamo Save the Manatee Club is a national, nonpros The Tour takes the torch from the previous site This year's Alamo Torch Tour begins in West Torch Tour is $10, which includes an Alamo organizationestablishedin 1981 by formerFlonda of the Games, which was West Palm Beach, to Palm Beach on June 25th, travels south through Torch Tour t-shirt, with proceeds going toward Governor Bob Graham (now U.S. Senator) and the new host city, Tallahassee, for the Opening South Florida to Key West and then, for the first the development of amateur sports through the singer-environmentalist Jimmy Buffett s( Ceremonies of the Sunshine State Games. time, sails from Key West to Naples. After land Sunshine State Games Foundation. general public could participate in conservati The Alamo Torch Tour builds enthusiasm and fall in Naples, the Alamo Torch Tour heads north For information on how to participate in the efforts to save the endangered manatee. raises funds for the Sunshine State Games by along the Gulf Coast to Tampa. After Tampa, the Alamo Torch Tour, call the Alamo Torch Tour For more information on manatees, write M eliciting support from runners, bikers and other flame travels east through Lakeland and Orlando line at 1-800-772-3001 ext. 3080 or the Sunshine the Manatee Club, 500 N. Maitland Ave- enthusiasts from communities across Florida. to Cocoa Beach, then journeys along the Atlantic State Games at (904) 336-2120. Maitland, FL 32751 or call 1-800-432-JOIN 23,1993 page 9 WPRK Concert Calendar Compiled by Mario Gonzalez "TREASURES" SHOW June 24: The Implications at The Junkyard OPENS AT CORNELL BY AMANDA HUGENKIS June 25: The Crowd will be at Yab Yum Sandspur ings by Henri, Richards, Bierstadt, Dupre, and Herzog to the Cornell, gave the Moran oil in The Cornell Fine Arts Museum at Rollins honor of Associate Vice President M. Elizabeth College in Winter Park, Florida, opens its 15th- Brothers. The Dangerous Kitchen at The Mill in anniversary exhibition Treasure nffr? r„T.n .Hn July 4: Grind Vault, Hobgoblins, and Bitter Har START YOUR ENGINES vestzt Nato's FORD RACING AUTOGRAPH PARTY AT July 7: The Subjects with The Undead at Club CHURCH STREET STATION Nowhere BY DAVE PIRNER Sandspur "It is very exciting to keep the Ford Racing autograph party a Church Street Station tradi Get in to the continued excitement of the tion. We have a quarter of the starting field on 1993 NASCAR racing season with an autograph hand to get the fans in the racing spirit," said FOR THE POWER TEACH. No other profession has this power. The power to wake up young minds. The power to wake up the world. Teachers have that power. Reach for it. Teach. For information call: 1-800-45-TEACH. Recruiting New Teachers, Inc. June 23,1993 NORM< page 11 — - ^ ^"^ ma ^ ^^ HEAD MEN'S TENNIS COACH, 1955—1993 "38 Years of Greatness and Guffaws" BY SCOTT JERGINS NCAA All-Americans during his tenure at Rol Sandspur lins and six Tars have won national champion ships. (Brian Talgo and Pat Emniet in singles and Norm Copeland '50, the lovable Rol lins men's John LoViman won doubles titles with Mike tennis coach, has decided to hang up his Wilsons, Strickland and Ron Lague. Also, Barry Pelts and racquet stringer and athlete-piercing voice. Ef Robert Green won a doubles title in 1988. Sensa fective after the 1993 season, Copeland will tional freshman Jon Goldfarb reached the semi retire from the coaching finals of the 1993 Tour- position he has held for - --^—^^^^^ nament in singles.) 38 consecutive seasons. Consider this: Norm Copeland was Copeland started coach "How do you recognized by the NCAA ing at Rol lins before color as Coach-of-the-Year in television and space replace a 1984 and also received travel, was teaching fore the same honor from the BASEBALL CONCLUDES hands back when Elvis legend? United States Profes really was King, and took sional Tennis Association his first (and only) col Realistically, (USPTA). He recently lege coaching job when was honored as the 1991 "SURPRISE" SEASON Dwight Eisenhower was you don't... Sunshine State Confer in the White House. In ence Coach-of-the-Year. cluding his four years as a you just try to Copeland was also hon passed ball in the bottom of the tenth. star player for the Tars, ored as outstanding col AT 36-23 Facing elimination, Rollins took a one-hour he's spent 42 of his 67 legiate tennis coach in break after the nearly four hour FAU contest and get 'em to stick Central Florida by the BY DON BRANDING years at Rollins College. Sandspur played defending national champion Tampa at Orlando Amateur Ath The all-time around a few 7:00 p.m. The Tars jumped on the Spartans with letic Association in 1990. Guess what NCAA II baseball team finished winningest NCAA Divi five runs in the first inning and coasted to a 14-8 He also received his 40- under .500 last year, had 13 freshmen and four sion II men's collegiate more years." vie tory. Cecere bopped another grand slam in the year award from the U.S. transfers on its roster and really wasn't expected game, and Scott Thayer added a two-run shot and tennis coach, Copeland Professional Tennis As to have a gala season in 1993, but went ahead and Todd Deihel a solo blast. Ben Fleetham (10-8) proudly stood by as his -Fred Battenfield, sociation in the fall of had a phenomenal one anyway. The correct an scattered 14 Tampa hits to get the complete game Tars won the 1991 NCAA Director, Sports Information 1992. He was named the swer the Rollins College Tars. win (his 8th of the year). National Championship NCAA's South Regional The Tars, under the guidance of second year After Tampa downed FAU 12-1 Saturday in Edmond, Oklahoma. —^—-——— ^OO^Z^^nm Coach-of-the-Year the head coach John Fulgham, surpassed all expecta morning, the teams drew lots for the bye into the Rollins has won three na last two seasons. tions and were realistically a few base hits and a championship game. FAU won the draw and tional titles under Copeland, the others coming A 1950 graduate of Rollins, Copeland was a couple of strikes over the outside comer from Tampa and Rollins squared off again Saturday in 1966 and 1972. member of the school's undefeated tennis team in making another appearance in the College World night. The hot-hitting Spartans exploded for five Copeland, following the 1993 NCAA II Na 1948-49. Following his graduation, the Daytona Series in Montgomery, Alabama. Rollins fin runs in the first and eight in the first three innings tionals, concluded his career with a 694-210 Beach native turned professional and was ranked ished the year at 36-23, two wins shy of setting a to win the elimination game 11-6. Hike Cecere career record (76.8 winning percentage). He led 19th among the nation's pro-circuit players. He new school record for most wins. kept it interesting as he socked yet another homer his 1993 Roll ins team to a third place finish in the later served as club professional at numerous Rollins finished the year tied for second in the and added two more RBI's. Tampa went on to 1993 NCAA II National Tournament. The Tars country clubs in the United States before taking Sunshine State Conference with perennial power down FAU to advance to the World Series a have been ranked in the top 10 nationally for the the reigns at Rollins in 1955. Florida Southern at 16-8. Rollins, however, second straight year. past 28 years and have also advanced to the A long-time resident of Forest City in Semi snapped the Mocs 24-year string of NCAA Cecere went 7-13 in the three-game regional NCAA National Championships a record 28 nole County, Copeland has won the singles and postseason appearances by winning three of the series (.538), had three home runs (two grand straight times (since 1966) — a NCAA record. doubles titles in the 55-and-over division in the four meetings with FSC this season. slams) and added two doubles. He had 12 RBI's Under Copeland's guidance, Rollins has won Golden Age Games. He is ranked #6 in the nation After being selected for their third NCAA bid and was named the regional's most outstanding every state collegiate championship but two since by the USPTA in seniors. He won the doubles in five years, the Tars lined up against Florida catcher. Senior second baseman Ray Fernandez 1979. The school has also won 15 consecutive title this year in the 60-and-over division and was Atlantic in the opening game of the NCAA II also was named to the regional all-tournament Sunshine State Conference championships (all also runner-up in singles. He also captured the South Regional Tournament May 21 in Plant team with his 6-15 performance. but one) since it was first offered as a conference singles championship of the veteran's division in City. After falling behind 5-0, senior catcher "I am thrilled with the outcome of our season," sport in 1976. the Florida Sunshine State Games the last three Mike Cecere blasted a towering grand slam in a Coach Fulgham said. "One thing was very evi A player's coach, Copeland has trained 30 years. six-run inning to put Rollins in the lead. dent — our kids never gave up. We had plenty of Centerfielder Scott Thayer knocked in two runs chances to quit against FAU and Tampa, but even in the eighth to give the Tars a 9-7 lead. FAU when we were down five or six runs, we always fought back for two in the eighth and the game fought back. We may not have won the games, ROLLINS JOINS THE went to extra innings. The Owls won it 10-9 on a but everyone knew Rollins was there." GATORS, SEMINOLES IN 1993 MILK CHALLENGE BASKETBALL CLASSIC MEN'S GOLF TEAM 8TH AT NCAA II BY FRANK DAVIES NATIONAL TOURNAMENT Sondspur Ranked 14th entering play in the 1993 NCAA Division II national golf tournament, the Rollins men's golf team had its best four rounds of the year and finished in 8th place in the tournament Rollins College and Florida Southern College, two NCR Division II powerhouses and Sunshine held at Turlock (California) Country Club near San Francisco. State Conference basketball rivals, will join the Gators and Seminoles in the 1993 Milk Challenge Paced by Travis Dickson's fifth place finish (72-71 -74-69 = 286), the Tars finished 22 strokes Basketball Classic in Orlando. _ ., ... behind champion Abilene Christian (1160). Rollins shot 297-298-295-292 = 1182. The Milk Challenge will be played on Saturday, December 18 at the Orlando Arena. Florida will Other finshers for the Tars included: Matt Evans (22,78-74- 70-73 = 295; David Berzog (25, 'ace Florida State at 7 p.m. and Rollins College and Florida Southern College will meet at 9 p.m. 73-77-76-72 = 298); Dan O'Callaghan (47, 74-76-75-78 = 303) Ken Foraste (76, 79-77-80-78 "What a fantastic opportunity for our basketball program," says Rollins coach Tom Klusman. It s 3 = 314). great chance to play at the Orlando Arena in a big time atmosphere along with Florida and Honda Dickson and Herzog were named NCAA II Honorable Mention All-American. State." "Florida Southern has always been our number one rival and this game will be important for us ^ause it will count as a Sunshine State Conference contest. Central Florida basketball fans will see ROLLINS PLACES 20 ATHLETES ON SSC too of the biggest rivalries in the state play on the same day," continued K|"sman- . and in ,she t y The Tars were ranked number one in the nation in the 1992 preseason polls / f ^ ^ ^ ALL-ACADEMIC TEAM ** a 19-8 mark. Florida Southern posted a 24-8 mark, which was the Mocs ninth straight 20-w.n Twenty Rollins student-athletes from Spring sports have been named to the Sunshine State *ason. Florida Southern participated in the NCR Southern South Regi^Jf^^^ball Conference All-Academic team it was announced by Commissioner Bob Vanatta. Included on "It is tremendous for our program and players to be involved ,n the Milk Challenge B^ketball the list are: Rocky Contreras (baseball), David Wolf and Chad Phipps (men's basketball) Kellie Gardner (women's basketball) Alexander Borsoi. David Melchione, Michael Spitzmiller, lassie at the Orlando Arena/' added coach Gordon Gibbons. "We are looking forward to joining the Ga Shelley Chanon, Francesca Corbly and Cristina Whitehouse (crew), Paul Vlasic (men's golf), 'ors, Seminoles and Tars in this basketball event." rharlnrte in the Tara Abels, Candice Baine, Melanie Dunbar, Thomasa Tompkins, Andrea Weisman and Patricia Florida and Florida State played a two-day doubleheader against Temple and UNC-Charlotte Wellman (softball), Mike Ken, Jordan Snider and Tim Van Laere (men's tennis). flt* Milk Challenge Basketball Classic last December in the Orlandc.Arena. For information, call Bruce Coin, event coordinator, at (407) 896-0038. The event being Managed by GNI Sports, Inc. page 12 The Sandspur Volume 99 Issue #29 photol College Relations Anxiously awaiting to receive their diplomas, the members of the Class of 1993 begin to make their way to the platform. Deans Ready to Serve the Rollins Community DEANS from page I diversity at Rollins "glisten and glow and at the same time bring it together." assumed his new duties at Rollins June 1. Presently an ordained minister with United "Patrick's background and experience uniquely Church of Christ, he is noted for student pro qualify him for this position," said President Rita gramming, pastoral counseling, and exploration Bornstein. "We are delighted that he has agreed of spiritual growth with all ages of students. to join the college and have confidence that he "I will be a spiritual facilitator. . . I'm here to will continue the fine traditions established by his sustain and nurture everyone's spiritual growth," predecessors. His extensive experience with said Powers. greater Orlando service agencies will be invalu Rollins College has also named the former We have positions available in able to the college's commitment to community associate dean of arts and sciences at the Univer service." sity of Tulsa to the position of dean of the faculty. all areas of newspaper Considered the best of 110 applicants from Stephen R. Briggs, whose appointment was around the world, the ratified by the Rollins search committee was arts and sciences fac production—from ® business seeking an extraordi ulty in February, as nary person—one with sumed his new duties the religious, aca The Rollins Faculty has earlierthissummer.In to advertising, layout le to demic, managerial, addition to his role as and personal experi earned a wonderful and dean of the faculty, he writing <#', even typing and ence to fit with the will also hold rank as a college's needs. well-deserved reputation professor in Rollins' ' 'Pat's credential just psychology depart polling. If you are interested stood out. He has such for its emphasis on inno ment. a mixture of experi vative teaching. I am "Stephen has a in any of these positions or ences, community distinguished record service and academ looking forward to work both as an academi ics," said Anne Ken, cian and an adminis want more ^ information, chairwoman of the ing with both faculty and trator," said Provost search committee. students in our continuing David Marcell. "He is please £* correspond with our Powers replaces particularly strong in Arnold Wettstein who effort to offer an educa curriculum develop stepped down last year ment and academic offices over the © summer at: after 18 years as dean tion that is challenging, program planning. He to return to teaching is a welcome asset to and research. invigorating, and useful. the Rollins adminis trative team." Powers holds -Stephen Briggs — master's degrees from Briggs earned his Augustinian College Dean of the Faculty bachelor's degree (religious education) from Wake Forest The Sandspur and Villanova Uni University in 1977and versity (philosophy) ^——^—— f===^^==!= his doctorate from The 1000 Holt Avenue—2742 and earned a doctorate University of Texas at in philosophy from Duquesne University in 1978. Austin in 1982. Following graduation, he joined At Rollins, Powers said he hopes to continue the staff at The University of Tulsa as an assistant Winter Park, FL 32789 efforts to bring together students of different professor in the psychology department and wa backgrounds and faiths to work on community named an associate professor six years later. H © (407)646-2696 projects such as feeding the homeless and build was named to his former position in 1989, having ing affordable houses. served as acting dean during the last academic What Powers wants to do is to make the year.