ASCENT Vbi36 No. 10 • ÖwapwCeÄeee, Anlwst, HY. " " Ä MardtS, S9K SUZUKI'S WAY TO PEACE by Rhonda Luter He stepped up to the piano and mounted the bench. He thought a mo­ ment about what he would play. His small fingers began to move steadily upon the keys. As his large, brown, ex­ pressive eyes moved from one hand to the other, his concentration could be sensed. When he finished, inward satisfations came beaming through his smile. Michael McGovern is one of about 250 students that study music through the Suzuki method at Daemen. The Suzuki movement was started after World War II by Professor Shinichi Suzuki, a native of Nagoya, Japan. Suzuki is based on the "mother tongue" theory of learning. Dr. Suzuki recogniz­ ed the remarkable ability of little children to speak their own languages (mother tongues). He realized that the reason for this is that children are sur­ rounded by the sounds of their language from birth. He thought that if children a member of the Suzuki Association of ing to get the children to try other in­ were surrounded by musical sounds, America. During the year, especially in struments. they could develop remarkable music the summer, Suzuki workshops are ability. Mr. Vasquez strongly suspects that organized all over the country. Families the Suzuki method enhances other types The parent plays a key part in the come together at these workshops for of learning. He has a son that studied Suzuki method, for it is the parent the lessons, discussions, and recitals. violin under Suzuki. Mr. Vasquez at­ child learns to imitate. Specially trained At Daemen, a Suzuki workshop is be­ tributes his son's ability to read and Suzuki teachers work with the parent ing planned April 11 for the piano and child. The parent and child not only memorize with ease to the discipline he students. There may also be another obtained from Suzuki lessons. have lessons together, but they also workshop for the string instruments in Like most theories, the Suzuki method practice together. Although there are May. Suzuki teachers from out of state many fathers who take Suzuki, the has received some criticism. Some feel will be having lessons with the parents that reading skills will not be developed parent involved is usually the mother. and their children. through Suzuki. Mr. Vasquez challenges The Suzuki groups began to form in On April 11 recitals will be held in this criticism by asking, "How do the U.S. around 1960. In Buffalo, the Wick Center. Conferences will be held at oldest group, directed by Mrs. Mary children learn their language?...do they Dun Scotus in room 34. Valery Lloyd- learn to read first?" He went on to ex­ Cay Neal, is about 13 years old. The Watts, a Suzuki teacher who has written Suzuki program at Daemen is a branch plain that children use their language about the method, will be performing on long before they read and write. The of this organization and was organized piano. Suzuki children begin as young as three shortly after the music preparatory divi­ Suzuki orginally began with violin. sion came into being. Mrs. Neal is the and although they start off imitating, The instruments being studied at when they reach a certain point, the coordinator of the string instruments, Daemen are violin, viola, cello, piano and Mr. Claudio Vasquez is the director teacher begins to teach them to read and flute. Mr. Vasquez said that most of music. of the program. the children take either violin or piano The Suzuki organization at Daemen is The community is becoming more and that sometimes it takes some coax- (Continued on page 3 ) IN THIS Letters to the Editor...... pg. 3 Peace Center for CO'S. .pg. 10 Black History Week...... pg. 4 Todd's LP Heals...... pg. 12 ISSUE Pants Down Republicans. pg. 8 Classifieds...... pg. 15 Page 2 The ASCEN T March 5 ,1981

DAEMEN COLLEGE Box 419 4380 Main Street EDITORIAL Amherst, N.Y. 14226 839-3600 ext. 327

Co-Editors-in-Chief: ; JKde* Brian Mulaiiy

Arts Editor Stephanie Doyle

Art Director Jamie KubaSa

Layout Editor by Susan Pries Howard Kubicki Student Association elections will we should get rid of the present Advertising Editor soon be taking place. Last year all Association; but I think that a com­ Thomas Domino the candidates, except those running petitive election would help to strengthen the organization. And it Business Manager for President, ran unopposed. When only one person runs for is important that students be Kelly Lawless office, the voter is left with no alter­ presented with alternatives. Staff: natives. It would be great if we What we need most, of course, could see a number of people seek­ are candidates — students willing to Diane Alfano, Laurie Didden, ing office this year, competition will run for office and accept respon­ Patty Dwyer, Vanessa Frith, Julie bring out different ideas and views sibility. Hetherington, Tim Hubbard, and stir up some discussion. If you feel you have something to Patty Hughes, Rhonda Loter, Debate and discussion are contribute, you have nothing to Lynn Madden, James McClain, necessary elements in government lose. By seeking office you would be able to get your ideas out into the Ja a Ptafc. and help us to look at issues from all angles. Students need to look at a open. And if you don't win the elec­ Graphic Design: number of candidates in order to tion, that shouldrCt limit your par­ Jamie Kubala make an intelligent choice. ticipation in SA. Like any student, If we had a competitive election you can attend meetings and get in­ The editorial commends which this year, it would spur student in­ volved with the different boards and appear in the ASCENT are not terest. And interest in the elections committees. necessarily the views o f the entire may even encourage students to Offices for which a candidate stall. Any comments contrary to participate in SA itself. runs unopposed may appear to be unimportant. But these offices are these opinions are welcomed. This year we have a strong Stu­ dent Association, and they have ac­ important, and SA is an important Letters to the Editor may be sent complished a lot. Most important, organization. So, think about par­ to the ASCENT, Box 419, Cam­ they are well aware of SA's financial ticipating in the upcoming election. pus Mail. Names will be withheld limitations and have worked to keep Whether you run for office, support upon request and the authorship spending down. a candidate, or simply vote — your will be kept confidential, BUT By encouraging more active elec­ involvement is crucial. THE AUTHOR MUST SIGN tions, I am not trying to imply that THE ORIGINAL LETTER. Republication of any material NEXT MEETING...... MARCH 10 herein, without the written con­ sent ol the Editor-in-Chief, is NEXT DEADLINE...... MARCH 16 strictly forbidden. The ASCENT is serviced by the College Press Service. March 5,1981 The ASCENT Page 3

(Continued from page 1) familiar with the Suzuki program at LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Daemen. Terri McGovern, Michael's father, said that he and his wife became interested in Suzuki through other families that participate in the program. A THANK YOU They were impressed when they heard To the Editor: thank Jeanne Argentieri, Kieran Kays, some of the children play and noticed I would like to take this time to Bob Olivieri and, most of all, Paul that the children seemed to be enjoying sincerely thank a few very important Michael, becuase without their caring themselves. people in my life for standing by me and reassurance I would have been twice Terri and Michael have been in Suzuki when I needed them most; As many of as miserable. about six months. They practice every­ you know, I was "let go" from the I would also like to wish the women's day and Terri admitted with a smile that women's basketball team last December team for next year the best of luck. I feel Michael "does better than I do...he cat­ because of a basic personality conflict there is a lot of potential if everyone ches on very quickly." Terri feels that with the coach. This action hurt me works together and puts their all into it. this method works well for his son very, very much and throughout the I think with the good possibility of Rick because Michael has a good memory. two months following I really was not DeWater's being the coach for next year Terri said that sometimes Michael myself. I felt as if the "system" was the outlook for a good season is great. reminds him to practice. working against me and I felt I had put Thanks again, Jeanne, Kieran, Bob The Suzuki lessons have encouraged a everything into the sport because it was and Paul. I love you guys!! special relationship between Michael one of the most important things in the and his dad. Terri remarked, "It's world to me. My good friends knew Sincerely, something special for the two of this, and I would particularly like to Suzie Mack us... Sometimes we practice for 15 minutes, cometimes 45 and it doesn't seem that long." Terri realizes that a dif­ ferent method of instruction could lead SEARCHING FOR SPACE to some isolation because there may be a Dear Editor: necessary funds. But don't fret! Just lack of interest on the part of the parent. Has anyone ever looked at the front because there isn't enough revenue, it Terri assumes that the discipline lawn of Daemen College? Of course not! doesn't mean that our front lawn should Michael gains from Suzuki will have a Why? Because it just sits there doing have to suffer. positive affect on future academics. He nothing. In the Winter it gathers slush, Perhaps the administration could put hopes that his son will learn to play and in the summer it harvests brown an end to the lawn's misery by covering other instruments. Terri also has a one grass and dandelions. it with tar, creating possibilities for year old who will probably study music Rumor has it that this "landscape" assorted vehicles to find their way into a through Suzuki. would make a wonderful location for a foreign area called "SPACE"!!! After all, Michael is five and attends gymnasium. That idea probably don't you think that our cars are getting kindergarten at Smallwood School. A originated back in the days of the lonely "standing" against the curbside of couple of his favorite songs are "Lightly horseless carraige. How long has it been Main Street (in downtown Buffalo) all Row" and "Honeybee". Michael feels anyway? day??? that he'll be a great pianist some day and has big plans for his musical talent. He Let's face reality! With inflation and Signed, wants to teach his brother Jeff to play. the continuous cycle of budget cuts, Parking Proud there's little hope for obtaining the He said that if he teaches Jeff, "He won't have to come here all the time." Michael has already taught his mom how to play "Twinkle, Twinkle". Michael would also like to play the drums and when he Daemen Bus Schedule gets older, if you don't find him sitting at The Daemen College Bus leaves from gram: Sandi Dittrich, Kevin Gannon, his piano or drums, he may be out behind Wick Center to travel the Andre Sessims, and Dorothy Brown. fighting fires. University Plaza and back during the More drivers are still needed; in­ Daemen is priviledged to have several following times: Monday — 8am, 9, 11, terested students should contact Helen Suzuki teachers. Amy Gesmer and Noon, 4pm, 11; Tuesday and Thursday Luckasik in the Financial Aid office. Marilyn Standard teach violin. Betsy — 8am, 9, 10, Noon; Wednesday — If you have any suggestions concern­ Deming teaches violin and viola, and 8am, 9, Noon, 4pm, 9; Saturday — ing times the bus should run you may Melissa Thomas teaches violin and flute. 8am, Noon. submit these to Ron Hunter, Vice Presi­ Cello is taught by Ann Beck. May Mei- In addition, on Saturdays the bus will dent for Student Affairs. He will give Rong Chou teaches piano. leave at 12:30 for the Boulevard Mall these to Nancy Hoysick, Bus Co­ Paula Keeghan also teaches piano and and on alternate weeks Eastern Hills ordinator who is in charge of organizing is Terri and Michael's teacher. Paula Mall. It will then pick students up at the schedule. started teaching at Daemen this past fall. 4:00. The money for the bus, according to She graduated as a Music Education This schedule is still subject to change. Mr. Hunter, came from the general col­ major from Ithaca College. It is worked around the times that the lege fund. Beginning this month, a fif­ Miss Keeghan became interested in drivers are available. teen cent fare will be charged to help Suzuki through a friend who had Currently there are four drivers who defray the cost of gasoline. graduated two years earlier and is a are working under the Work Study pro­ (Continued on next page) Page 4 The ASCENT March 5,1981

Suzuki teacher. Paula said, "I went to she does practice quite a bit. When ask­ theory. The essence of Dr. Suzuki's watch her teach a few times and I was ed why she wanted to play the piano philosophy is presented in his book, | just amazed at what the children could she answered in a cool, sweet voice, "I Nurtured By Love. Dr. Suzuki had do at such a young age...They were just did." observed the devastation war had on his picking up very quickly; that impressed Miss Keeghan has many new students' people. He became deeply concerned me." The positive attitude of the pro­ Ann Marie Doleski is one of them. Ann with humanity. He feels that if children gram also attracted Paula. has had three lessons. She likes it so far develop self-esteem, they will like Paula loves working with children and plans to continue playing. She themselves, as well as others. This will and feels that the Suzuki method builds hopes to expand her musical talent by encourage harmony in an environment self-esteem and confidence, which are learning to play the organ. Why piano?, and help to prevent war. Through the not only important to her, but are "Because I like the sound," she said. Suzuki method, children can learn to qualities that she wants every child to If you think holding a violin is easy spread a message of universal love. have. She hopes she can help the just ask Michael Bemhart. Michael is children avoid some bad habits that trying to master the technique of holding students often acquire when learning to the instrument with his chin. Although play the piano. "Twinkle Twinkle" is the only song he Jannell Conti is another of Paula's has learned, Michael hopes to be playing many students. Janell is five and a half "Jingle Bells" and the theme from "Star The years old, and of all the songs she has Wars" in the future. Violin is not the on­ learned, "Lightly Row" is her favorite. ly musical instrument in Michael's life; Janell would like to be a school teacher. he also plays Major Morgan's electronic The hardest part she finds about playing organ. Michael would like his mother to Fantastiks is keeping her fingers curved. teach him to play the piano. When by Stephanie Doyle "Everything seems easy to me." This Michael was asked if he was going to The longest running musical in history, The Fantastiks, by Tom Jones and Harry Schmidt, will be presented March 26th through the 29th in Daemen Theatre. Christopher Wilson directs this semester's production. "The students here at Daemen have shown an increas­ ed interest in musicals," Chris replied when asked why a musical was selected this semester. "The Fantastiks is in­ teresting musically as well as theatrical­ ly. It's a musical that is within our resources; there is no large chorus or heavy scene work involved." A bare platform, a cardboard moon, and a box of props are all that are needed for this simple set. The plot involves a boy (Joe Lein) and a girl (Linda Mutton) growing up. Their fathers (Chuck Mucha and Paul Michael) plan to marry them off with the help of a dashing bandit (Chuck Knight) and a rag-tag acting troupe. The children come to understand themselves and their world in a kind of "rite, of passage" from adolesence to adulthood. was Melissa Berlin's reply when asked continue playing the violin, he managed Other characters are Cyrene Esposito as what was the hardest part about playing to stop running around long enough to the mute, Tony Taylor as Mortimer, the piano. Melissa wanted to play the answer, "Yea!" and Craig Palanker as Henry. Elizabeth piano because she thought it would be Patty and Janice Lee have been in Holt Brown is in charge of musical direc­ fun. She would also like to play the Suzuki violin for about three years. The tion, Anne Marie Ruchalski is the guitar. When it comes to songs, Melissa hardest part about playing for Patty, Choreographer, and James McClain is likes, "Twinkle With Two Hands." who is eight, is bending her thumb. For stage Manager. A blend of satire and Ben and Meghan Faulkner, two more Janice, age ten, the hardest part is mak­ romanticism, bright comedy and serious of Miss Keeghan's students, are proving ing a loud sound. Both of the girls would verse, make The Fantastiks an unusual that a family that plays together stays like to become doctors. The girls were and rewarding evening in the theatre. together. Ben, who used to take Suzuki asked if violin strings were really made Tickets for The Fantastiks can be violin, said that he likes the piano a little out of cat gut. They weren't sure, but by reserved beginning March 16 by calling better. Ben doesn't think he'll play pro­ the looks, of disgust on their faces, they 839-3144 or ext. 278 Monday thru Fri­ fessionally, but we may see him on hoped it was just a rumor. day from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Prices are television some day as a newsperson. Even though Suzuki children may $2.50 for adults and $1.00 with student Although his sister Meghan isn't too sure become great musicians, musical ability ID. Curtain time is 8:30, about what she'll be doing in the future, is not the major goal behind Dr. Suzuki's March 5 ,1981 The ASCENT Page5 SPANISH PAYS by Brian Mulally Phillip Shultz is a Daemen College from going into it." PREMIERS student who with a BA, holds a job Phil, who will graduate in May but that usually requires a Master's. His ma­ has been out of school since December, by Randall Russell jor is something a lot of people think is proved all those people wrong. Once he useless — Spanish. started looking, he found many oppor­ When most of us think of 'classical' He works for Catholic Charities tunities for people with his background. music, we are immediately bored to counseling Cuban refugees who are hav­ "A person would be very discouraged tears. After all 'classical' music is the ing trouble adjusting to life in the U.S. if they listened to people who are outside kind of stuff grandparents and the like He helps them budget their money, find the field. People have no idea of the listen to. It is the very thing that would employment, and learn English. myriad uses of language. I've been of­ put a hyper-active child to sleep. Right? "It's a lot of headaches," says Phil, fered a number of jobs, some of them When we think of new wave we think "but it has good Blue Cross and dental against my nature, like the CIA. Some­ of super electrified sound that one hears coverage, and I like working with peo­ one even offered me a job as a prison on the radio. Most of us are not really ple." guard." interested in what is new with the Phil was offered another job but turn­ Phil maintains that there are advan­ 'classical' side music. However, if you ed it down. That job, with the Atlantic tages to studying a foreign language take a chance and listen to the avan- Richfield Corporation of Houston, of­ even if you don't major in it. He points tguard, or modem serious music, you fered better health, travel and education out that on the Professional and Ad­ may hear things that will shock you as benefits. He would be translating letters, ministrative Career Examination given to how unconvential they are in music a memos and contracts and also helping la classical style. prepare employees who were about to Monday, February 23rd, there was a go to work abroad. The starting salary recital of premier pieces. Among the was between sixteen and eighteen thou­ composers featured was our own Dr. sand a year. "I've been Chester Mais. Dr. Mais premiered 2 "I didn't take the jobs," he says, pieces for the world. Another world "because it would have meant moving to offered a debut came from Norbert Österreich. Houston, and I didn't want to leave Buf­ There were three area premiers and 2 falo. Also, I feel there's more growth in a number of jobs, premier arrangements, one of which was human contact-type of job like the one I some of them by John Cage. have now as opposed to a job in a cor­ The program was completely porate setting. And, to tell you the against my nature, dedicated to works for piccolo and truth, the ethics in business are piano. Although there were some odd somewhat dubious and go against my like the CIA." instruments sounded during a piece from personal convictions." the Folio by Earle Brown, "November Phil was bom in Dunkirk and, after 1952", his other works showed more of graduating from Dunkirk High School, the piccolo. "December 1952", and "June 1953", were more 'straight'. Frammenti got a job in the Sales Department of a by the Federal Government, it states musicali opened with the recital and steel company. "I pretty much dealt with "opportunities for employment in public established accounts," he explains. "I contact positions are excellent for PACE gave great contrasts to the silences with baudy and dissonant clashes between didn't go out and drum up business. It eligibles who are fluent in both English piccolo and piano. wasn't as challenging and it also paid and Spanish." less." "Even if you don't become fluent," he "A Personal appearance", one of the He worked there thirteen years before says, "knowing something about a world premiers, by Osterriech challeng­ injuring his spinal column in a fall. He foreign language, even if you only have ed the full talents of Piccoloist Laurence had been unhappy with his job for some two years of it, is an advantage." Trott. It also gave the listener a full idea of the solo piccolo in atonal music.The time and so, while recovering, decided As proof, he cites the growing impor­ first half of the program ended with a to quit the job and go to college. tance of Latin American countries, Phil believes that there are two dif­ especially Mexico, in world affairs. For delightful piece newly arranged for the piano, a piccolo duet, written by the ferent kinds of success, monetary and years the U.S. has looked down on the well known John Cage. personal. The first stems from money; Mexicans and they have resented it. The second half of the performance the second, from an individual sense of Now that oil has been discovered there featured more of the same achievement. Since he wanted personal and U.S. companies have been paying success, Phil decided to major in more attention to them, the Mexicans unconventional-to-the-college-student kind of sound. The program came to a Spanish, a subject he had loved since feel that, if the U.S. wants something rowdy close with a piece by Mais. It not high school. But, as he points out, not from them, the least they can do is learn only tested the performer but also everyone agreed with him. their language. So, any company that is demonstrated to the listener the fullness "When I told people I wanted to go in­ going to deal with Mexico is more likely that the piccolo can deliver in its extreme to Spanish, they looked at me as if I to hire someone with a small ranges. Mais's Adagio [piano solo] was were talking about going to the moon. I background in Spanish than someone dynamic and sparkling. took the Strong-Campbell Test, and I with no background at all. Those who attended the recital were consulted with agencies and, despite the "Knowing a foreign language is a enthusiastic about the works and the fact that I was strong in the area of plus." says Phil. "And when you go to foreign language, just about everybody, look for a job, you can't have too many performances. Give a big bravo to our except my wife, tried to dissuade me pluses." composer in residence Dr. Chet Mais. Page 6 The ASCENT March 5,1981 BLACK HISTORY WEEK

by Ronnie J. Johnson "Night of Expressive Thoughts and Feel­ at Daemen, recited a poem by Langston ings" was held in Schenck Lounge. The Hughes, entitled 'The Negro Mother," The Unity Umoja Banner was hung program was opened up by Daemen which the audience appreciated greatly. high in Schenck Lounge. Anthony Alumni, and BSC Advisor Emeritus, The icing on the cake for the evening Laney, Vice Pres, for B.S.C., introduced Carlton Lampkins. was the serving of wine and cheese. Ron Hunter, Vice Pres, of Student Af­ The night featured a tribute to Martin Hispanic Day fairs, who offically declared the 5th An­ Luther King, Jr., given by Patricia The third day started off with the con­ nual Black History and Culture Week. Nelson, 1980 City wide award winner tinuation of the Arts and Crafts sale. The event-filled week began with a for dramatic readings, who did "I Have Wick foyer was filled with people Panel Discussion in Schenck Lounge. a Dream." This was followed by "Ex­ browsing around, trying to decide which Topic of discussion: The Resurgence of tended Roots," an interpretive, poetic piece of art they should purchase. The the New Right and Its Impact for Blacks proceeds from these sales will go to the in the 80's. The panelists for this discus­ Sickle Cell Research Foundation'. sion were Dr. Maurice St. Pierre, This day was also celebrated as Latin Sociologist, Morgan St. University; Dr. Day. Upstairs in Wick dining room, the Terry Ruefli, Prof. Sociology Dept, of UNITY voices of pre-school children sang Daemen College; Dr. Jesse E. Nash, Spanish ballads. Sociology Dept, of Canisius College; Later in the day, the Wick social room and Dr. Kempe Hope, Chairman of M "l.ift livery Voice And Sing’’ was the place where the Poetry reading Business Administration Dept, at took place. Special guest for this event Daemen College and Dr. Charles was Prof. Peter Siedlecki of the English Sabatino. As the discussion progressed, Dept. Because of weather conditions, the audience grew larger and much more the evening activities had to be cancell­ enthusiastic. The panelists offered the ed. audience a chance to participate. O K ; Caribbean Day! The fourth day was Caribbean Day. Arts/Crafts and Open Mike The day began with an art exhibition The day started off with an Arts and featuring paintings, clothing, stamps, Crafts sale in the foyer of Wick center, jewelery and music, all representing dif­ featuring works of some of WNY's most ferent areas of the Caribbean Islands. noted artists and craftspersons. There music ensemble, that related to the au­ Later in the day there was a lecture held were displays of Macrame Weaving by dience, through music and poetry, the in Schenck lounge. The guest speaker Ms. Diane Jackson. Ms. Frances Ware struggle of the black man. One poem was Dr. Kempe Hope, who spoke on the displayed her beautifully handcrafted mainly expressed the ideas these per­ Economics of the Caribbean. soft ware. Mr. Faruk Kayum, formers were trying to embed in the Then came Caribbean Night, which goldsmith, had for sale some of his ex­ minds of those in the audience and that began with an enticing food-tasting ses­ quisite hand-crafted gold jewelery, and was "The Deal Is To Be Real." sion, in which such dishes as curried Mr. Michael Kirkland, photographer, The evenings event was highlighted chicken, peas and rice, potato salad, displayed some of his portraits, which by open mike poetry, which featured spinach and salted cod fish, vegetables, were also up for sale. participants from the audience. Ms. sugar cake, and black fruit cake were Later that evening, a program entitled Donna Harris, Sec. of BSC and student served; along with such beverages as carrot juice and Guiness Stout. This was followed by a Cultural show featuring, Ms. Dorothy Brown, Presi­ dent of BSC, as host. Special guests for the evening were members of the University of Buffalo's Caribbean Association. The show began with a dance by the Daemen Caribbean students. These young ladies, dressed in multi-color costumes, danced across the floor to the beat of the Caribbean tune, "More Jammin." They were followed by poetry reading by students of Daemen and U.B. The Caribbean day program was co-ordinated by Ms. Andrea Smith and Ms. Margaret Hall, both of Daemen College and BSC members. Jazz and Spectra The fifth day began with "Jazz in the Afternoon." This program took place in the Rathskeller and featured notable jazz artists, "The James Clark Quartet" and March 5,1981 The ASCENT Page 7

Phil Santa Maria and Co. Jazz musician Maurice Sinclair was Master of Ceremonies. The Rat was filled with sounds of jazz selections dating back to the early 40's. Later that evening, the Wick Social Room was converted into a showroom as the Spectra Dance Ensemble, from the Langston Hughes Institute of Performing Arts, displayed their exceptional talents, thru dance, poetry, and fashion. The highlight of the evening came when the Daemen College models who strutted across the floor modeling swimwear, casual wear, formais and After Five wear. The lighting helped bring out the lovely colors of the models' clothing and complexions. The evening's affair was hosted by Mr. Anthony Delgado, Director of Spectra Dance Ensemble. At the conclu­ sion of the affair, Ms. Dorothy Brown had the pleasure of expressing her gratitude to the fellow co-workers and members, thru the presentation of Awards and Recognition. ment finally came across the loud evening gave everyone a chance to "do speaker: "The dinner is ready to be serv­ their thing" and also shake off some of Soul Food Dinner/Disco ed." The crowd formed a line around the those pounds from dinner. If ever in On the morning of Valentine's Day. tables, bearing such dishes as fried your life you wanted a chance to just sit Members of the BSC were already at chicken, peas and rice, chicken and and eat, drink, dance, and then start all work preparing for the 5th annual soul dumplings, hamhocks and chitterlings, over again, this was it. food dinner. The kitchen in Wick center baked macaroni and cheese, ham, roast was filled with the aroma of different Gospel Night/Conclusion of Program beef, collard greens, sweet potato pies, dishes being prepared. When seven The last day of the 5th Annual Black cakes, and free beer, wine and soda. o'clock finally rolled around, the tables History and Culture Week was After the dinner came the fabulous were set, the steam seeped thru the celebrated with an evening of gospel. sounds of the latest disco hits. The D.J. covered pans, and a crowd of watering Bishop Leroy Anderson, of the Prince of for the evening was Lance Gonzalez of mouths waited to dig in. The announce- Peace Church of God in Christ, spoke Buffalo State College. This part of the on "The Historical significance of religion in black culture." The Prince of Peace young adult choir sang "Lift Him Up". Everyone clapped and sang along. As the choir continued to sing, you could just feel the spirit moving in the Wick Social Room. The choir was followed by the United House of Prayer. McCollough Jr. Band, with their rendi­ tion of gospel selections through in­ strumental music, brought about a great change in the audience. Then the time came when Dorothy Brown, President of BSC delivered the closing remarks. As she spoke, she was overcome with tears of love, joy and ap­ preciation for the work that everyone had devoted to this event filled week. Bishop Anderson came to the microphone to deliver the closing prayer and as he prayed, he embedded a thought into every mind, "Let us not forget from whence we came." As the hands of the audience united, the choir, the band, and the audience joined together in the singing of "Reach out and touch somebody's hand and make this world a better place if (WE) can." Black History Week then came to a close. Page 8 The A SCEN T "We Were There": The PDR's Visit to th Time: July 1980 with a ring to room service for three Two bottles of Chivas and eight Nan- ii Open: a freeway scene straight out of a cases of Heineken Dark. He and Scoop tucket lobsters later, we paid the tab . F cheap, prime-time, Southern California then began a frantic search of the room with the American Express once again police melodrama. Enter a white, 1980 for carrying-vessels capable of com­ while Chip was visiting the Men's l Buick LeSabre four-door with power pleting the arduous journey from the ice Room; nobody was the wiser, especially J r everything, weaving in and out of morn­ machine down the hall ot our (my and Chip. I a ing rush hour traffic to the beat of "Surf­ Trip's) bathtub. Chip's American ing USA" and carrying four upper- Tourister proved to be the most leak- middle class, Ivy-League, looking young proof of the four suitcases; after the first men. Destination: Joe Lewis Civic run, we used it twice more to complete Arena. Mission: To represent, to the the refrigeration process whereby our best of their ability, the New York State precious beer would maintain its 45 chapter of the Pants Down Republicans. degree serving temperature. We had driven all night from After showering (in Scoop's and Rochester, N.Y., where we'd picked up Chip's bathroom) and consoling Chip Chip, stopping only once outside Lon­ over the destruction of his Mom's suit­ don, Ontario, at a greasy spoon truck- case, we headed for the Civic Arena for stop, diner, general store, to refuel, the luncheon welcoming the State restock our supply of Michelob, No- delegates. The luncheon proved Doze, and Sour Cream Doritos, and to uneventful, save for the five double buy the latest Penthouse so Trip could Manhattans we each had at the open bar entertain me with Forum stories lest I fall and Pat Boone's repulsive invoca- asleep at the wheel. tion/benediction. We headed back to Neither Trip and I in the front seat nor the hotel, less sick from the alcohol than Scoop and Chip in the back could from the benediction, and crashed in our believe we were actually here — Detroit, rooms. U.S.A: Home of the Ford Motor Co., I don't remember who woke up first the next morning and ordered the steak and eggs, complete with Bloody Marys, thus pushing Chip's Dad's credit card further to its limit, but I'm positive it "The betting wasn't Chip. We dressed and hurried down the line...was 5-2 boulevard to the Arena just in time to catch the opening address and the Keynote speech by former President the former Gerald R. Ford. The betting line at the time we were seated was 5-2 the former President President wouldn't leave the podium alive if he had to walk down the stage wouldn't stairs unassisted. A voluptuous blonde delegate from North Carolina, the object of Scoop's leave the fixation throughout the afternoon, nudged him half way through Gerry's podium alive..'' speech, “Hey, New York," she cooed. "I'd like to sleep with the guy next to you. He looks like an alien life form." I Motown Records and, this month, the didn't look that hungover. Republican National Convention After the last Jerry Falwell lookalike Having just gotten off the 401 and finished muttering something about a Route 3 at the W. Fort St. exit, we pro­ constitutional ammendment outlawing ceeded to our lodgings at the Detroit abortion, incest, and sex outside of mar­ Hilton on Grand Blvd. In the lobby, we riage, we ventured to the Grosse Pointe grabbed five Jamacian-looking bellhops Yacht Club on Lake Shore Rd. to drink As we left, the doorman growled: "V j’ to carry our golf clubs, tennis raquets, our eyes out. checked. There was no '55 Bermuda race „1- stereo-hifi equipment and Port-a-Bar to A slight altercation resulting from our due to hurricane conditions." His l our connecting rooms on the 18th floor, lack of club membership prompted Trip threatening remarks were never heard as courtesy of Chip's Dad's Gold American to regale the doorman about how his we scrambled into our LeSabre to get the Express Card (which his Dad never miss­ father navigated his sloop during the hell out of there. As we squealed out of ed until the end of the billing month). 1955 Bermuda race to a come-from- the parking lot, Trip rolled down the We had been in the rooms no longer behind first place finish. Noticeably im­ window, gave the man a truly sincere than five minutes when Trip felt it pressed, the doorman relented and look, and yelled, "Sorry." ^ „ . crucial to bolster our lagging supplies allowed us onto the premises. "Imagine the nerve that man had call- March 5,1981 Page 9 o the Republican National Convention ing my father a liar," said Trip as we for the "Reagan for Shah" committee that Chip's Dad's credit card wouldn't headed back to the hotel. from Des Moines, Iowa, when Chip and have been accepted as payment by the On the way back, we passed Diamond Scoop interrupted us to say they'd met proprietors; since we had only $18.25 in Lil's on Mack Ave., a bar renowned five female participants from the "Hap­ cash among the four of us, we suggested more for its low drink prices and pickup py Daze Hot Pants Contest" and manag­ that unless he was willing to lose a limb action than for its scenic surroundings. I ed to obtain four free passes for the next or sacrifice his first-born male child, day's competition. (We were to learn we'd better disembark immediately. later that the "HDHPC" was little more Scoop readily agreed and we went back than a promotional affair for Motown's to the hotel to freshen up before going finest hookers.) out to dinner. After a round for the house (and three None of us were really up to dressing more for ourselves) on Chip's Dad's in button-downs and Rep ties for dinner, American Express card, we were so we ordered it through room service thoroughly exhausted from our par­ while Scoop and Trip loaded up the ticipation in the nominating process. In bathtub with more ice, taken from the a semi-comatose state, we drove back to ice cooler down the hall in Chip's Mom's the Hilton, disrobed, and collapsed onto now destroyed American Tourister. our respective beds. The last thing I While Trip was on the final ice run, I distinctly remember was Scoop's gargl­ took the liberty of paying the bill with ing in the bath amidst our now warm his Mom's newly acquired Diner's Club, Heinekens. since Chip's Dad's card was over its limit Trip leaned over to shut off his alarm, and was nearly worn smooth through got up, and gave me his usual wake-up constant use. I noticed that two Mid- kick-in-the-posterior. Much to his sur­ Western cuties who delivered the four prise, a female voice squealed in urgent trays of surf-and-turf dinners, chocolate disapproval. mousse, and Tatinger's '46 champagne "Who and what the hell is she doing looked interested in us and seemed to here?" demanded Trip. have some sort of finishing school train­ "I, ah, I don't remember letting her ing; we invited them to partake in our in," I muttered, bewildered. festivities scheduled for later in the even­ After a pregnant pause, Chip chirped ing after they got off work. They ac­ in, "I thought I heard the delegate from cepted, saying they'd try to find dates North Carolina yielding to the for Scoop and Trip. distinguished gentleman from New We awoke the next morning, the girls York, but I thought it just a dream!" gone and the sounds of Mick Jagger "Breakfast, anyone?" said Scoop as he singing "Time is on Our Side" blaring dialed room service. from Chip's Pioneer speakers. But time After a breakfast consisting of real was definitely not on our side, since only wheatcakes and screwdrivers (chosen two more days of the convention were for the Vitamin C) and Scoop's admis­ left and Reagan was a shoe-in for the sion to letting the girl in, we strolled to nomination. Rather than stick around the Arena for what would be the most and rub shoulders in celebration with hectic day yet, with speeches by both the dupes who saw Reagan as their contenders (Bush & Reagan) and Messiah, we decided to pack our bags nominating speeches later that night. and leave after a quorum was convened We listened attentively to Bush, the for the roll call vote. candidate we favored bacause he was a After convening for the quorum, the Yale man (prepped at Andover); he was PDR decided to leave the Convention our kind of guy -- he never attained high and head for the America Cup time trials office except by calling in favors and in Newport, R.I. I could go on for hours mooching off political acquaintances. telling more stories.. .but I guess you had Reagan's speech bored us into a coma. to be there. ILLUSTRATION BY HOWARD KUBICKI Scoop then reminded us of the "Hap­ Next: The Pants Down Republicans py Daze Hot Pants Contest" at Kennedy go to Newport and learn to sail. put the Buick into a sharp 180 degree Square that afternoon. We hailed a cab­ Best Wishes to all Pants Down turn through moderate traffic and found by; after promises of double fares and Republicans everywhere. a parking space in a disabled zone, all threats to his family, we arrived in time We are, respectfully yours without so much as a scratch to the car's to catch a fleeting glimpse of the second finish. contestant exhibiting her wares for all to Trip, Chip, Scoop and Spence We entered and immediately split up; see. President, Vice-President, Secretary Scoop and Chip trolled the dancefloor, Luckily, after the show, we managed and Treasurer, while Trip and I checked the action near to rescue Scoop from the massage parlor N.Y. Chapter of the PDR the bar. Trip and I were engrossed in that Contestant 7 regularly worked. We conversation with two female workers explained to a slightly perturbed Scoop Page 10 The ASCENT March 5,1981 OBJECTING TO THE DRAFT by Susan Pries Ronald Reagan campaigned against registration for a possible draft. As of this writing, he has done nothing to stop the draft. Last summer, 18, 19 and 20 year old men were required by federal law to register for a possible draft. At present, there is on going registration for 18 year olds. A year ago when former President Jimmy Carter first announced that he would be calling for registration, the Western New York Peace Center began holding workshops and seminars to share information on registration. During summer registration and in January they distributed information at Post offices where young men were registering. They also opened a hotline at the Peace Center to provide informa­ tion and answer questions. The WNY Peace Center was founded would like to be recognized as a cons­ ticipated in. This will help you if you during the Vietnam War, in 1967. Ac­ cientious objector to war or that you are ever have to go before a draft board and cording to James Mang, Coordinator of registering under protest. prove that beliefs were not newly the Center, they "...have continued At this time all that is necessary is a adopted to get out of serving. every year, in some form or another, to short statement. Mang also recommends A leaflet put out by the National In­ focus on the peace issue. During Viet­ that you send the letter certified mail, terreligious Service Board (NISBCO) nam it was exclusively anti-Vietnam war receipt requested. This will give you describes the different types of conscien- and trying to bring that to conclusion." proof that your letter was received. You tius objectors. At present, Federal law He points out, that, although they are should keep a copy of the letter. recognizes two types of CO's. 1) Cons­ concerned with the draft, it is only one If you have already registered and cientious Objectors -- people who are area in which they work. They are also didn't express your objection and wish opposed to participating in war of any concerned with Disarmament, Peace to do so now, you still can. Just write a form because of deeply held moral, Education, and World Hunger. letter to the Selective Service, again, ethical or religious beliefs. 2) Noncom- Concerning registration, Mang nothing is official now but it is good to batatants —people who are against par­ pointed out that it was important to start building these things up. ticipating in war as in the CO but do not realize that the kind of registration that The selective service had declared the object to being something like a medic in is now being called for doesn't provide right to ask for social security numbers the armed forces. for any official way to apply for Cons­ on registration forms. There was a class There are two other types of objec­ cientious Objector status. action suit in Washington, Wolman v. tors, but these are not recognized by But, if you plan on apply for CO U.S., debating that this was illegal and federal law. These are: 1) Selective status if the draft is reinstated, the in violation of the privacy act. On Objectors— people who believe they sooner you start thinking about it the November 24, the court ruled in favor of couldn't participate in an "unjust war" better, he stressed. Wolman; however this was appealed in but could in a "just" war. They are con­ If the draft were reinstated and you early January. The order was stayed but cerned with the issues. 2) Nuclear were called you would only have ten the decision is still up in the air. If you Pacisfists — People who do not feel they days to declare yourself a CO. And you have registered prior to January fifth could participate in a nuclear war. will have a better chance if you start and gave your Social Security number In essence, your beliefs have to be building a file now. you may write a letter to the selective more than a political if you hope to be Although no space is provided on the service, requesting that your number be declared a CO. registration form to indicate this, you deleted. And say that you are part of NISBCO also offers a "Work sheet on are permitted by law, Mang said, to in­ Wolman v. U.S. A suit such as this is War". This is a form that helps you dicate you are registering under protest public and it includes everyone.. .it is im­ write down your beliefs about war to or declare yourself a conscientious ob­ portant that you name the case. Again it help you in becoming a CO. A copy jector by writing in the margin. is recommended that this be sent cer­ may be sent to them and they will 90 days after you register you should tified mail, receipt requested. review your statement and offer recom­ receive a computer typed form checking Mang also recommends that you keep mendations that might help you in a to see if the information you provided is a file or even a list describing what has future claim. They also will keep a copy correct. The comments you wrote on influenced your opinions and beliefs on file. your original form will not appear. towards war, whether it has been in­ The Central Committee for Conscien­ Mang recommends that you write a dividuals, books, movies, or even televi­ tious Objectors (CCCO) offers a card letter to the Selective Service, make any sion. You should also list any service that you can mail. They will keep it on necessary corrections, and say that you oriented organizations you have par­ (Continued on page 11) March 5,1981 The ASCENT Page 11

brews manufacutred in Canada, representing the ultimate in beer, notmuch: what the Canadian dollar is DEVIL DOHERTY presently worth. Peace Bridge: gateway (or is it wait­ // // way?) to Canada. Pierre Trudeau: infamous liberal Prime O Canada! Minister of Canada who has fewer ministers of foreign affairs than estrang­ by Linda Doherty ed wife Margaret. Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW): Did any of you ever realize that just sometimes referred to as the "Queen-E" across the Niagara River is a whole dif­ m by Western New York tourists, this is ferent country, filled with its own the equivalent, of the Kensington Ex­ customs and perculiarities? For those of you who may never be daring enough to pressway, only faster. venture over and travel there, here is a Rene Levesque: Quebec politician favor­ small sampling of items that may help ing the separation said province from you to understand our friends north of the rest of Canada. Possible new name the border: for this country: French Quarter. "a boot": approximately. "He was a Royal Canadian Mounted Police: known as "Mounties" for short, they are boot six feet tall." "a gain": once more. "Can you say that usually relegated to the duties of radar patrol and parade control. a gain, please?" Rush: 1. popular Canadian rock band Canada: derived from the Iroquois known for 12-string guitars and high- "Kanada" meaning "a group of huts." Canadian Football League (CFL): pitched vocals. 2. what Americans do to snickered at as 'sissy football" by get to Canadian gas stations. American macho types, this is actually St. Catharines: industrial town of Lake Ontario. Citizens of Pittsburgh or quite similar to the Yankee version, give or take a few rules, an earlier season and Lackawanna would feel right a home here, even without the Steelers or Ron not as much media hype. Unhappy free agents and various other disgruntled Jaworski. "shedule": agenda. "The Ti-Cats shedule athletes (a la Tom Cousineau) found looks pretty good this year." here. Stratford: place of Shakespearean sum­ cottage country (e.g. Crescent Park, mer festivals. Tell your English teacher Crystal Beach, Ridgeway, Thunder Bay, in addition to numerous other towns on to take you there. Terry Fox: individual who trekked on the shores of Lake Erie, et.al.): summer ILLUSTRATION BY DOUG HOLLY foot across Canada for a particular hibernation area. benevolent cause despite losing a leg to Crystal Beach: summertime amusement horse-racing, golf courses, and cheap illness. (Alas, no yellow ribbons in sight park designed to give you thrills and auto-fuel. for him). take your (dollar) bills, ^•»soline: inexpensive commodity in Toronto: clean, cosmopolitan city customs officer: the only person in the Canada pursued with great fervor by known as a vacationers' paradise for world who gives a hoot where you were Americans (see also Gold Rush, Great those looking for a holiday on a budget. bom. Enemy of drug dealers. Panic) Haven for honeymooners, hockey fans Dick Beddoes: Canadian duplicate of Hockey: national pastime of Canada. and music artists. The place to go, Howard Cosell. Future participants in this game are ad­ nowadays. Dominion Day: tremedous party holi­ vised to learn how to skate before being zed: The last letter of the English day celebrating the formation of the able to walk. alphabet. (I hope this list had everything Dominion of Canada. maple leaf: Canadian national emblem relevant from A to Zed.). Fort Erie: town of Chinese restaurants, Molson's: a trademark for a family of

ccco ty. These are letter from people you OBJECTING TO P.O. Box 15796 know testifying that you are sincere in T H E D R A F T Philadelphia, PA 19103 your beliefs. The people who write these (Continued from page 10) do not have to agree with you. In fact, Or by contacting: Mang points out, that may even help file. It simply says, "Because of my The WNY Peace Center because they are saying you are sincere beliefs about war, I am opposed to par­ 440 Leroy Avenue in your beliefs. ticipating in the military." Buffalo, N.Y. 14215 It is to your benefit to start thinking These materials may be obtained 835-4073 about this now if you are a CO. Starting through the respective agencies. Their number is open to answer any to build up a portfolio now will help you questions and provide additional infor­ prove your sincerity later. NISBCO mation. If you have any questions concerning 550 Washington Bldg. registration and would like additional 15th and New York Ave. NW If called before a draft board, you information, contact the WNY Peace Washington, D.C. 20005 would have to present letters of sinceri­ Center. Page 12 T Vio A Q f F lM T Lay Your Hand On This Man's Album and Be Healed by Jamie Kubala From the roar of heavy metal to the syrupy sound of top 40, from intense psychedelia to complex electronics, from the cerebral to the silly, TODD RUN- DGREN commands a myriad of musical styles. A cerebral, even mystical sound dominates his latest release, THE HEAL­ ING . It's another album where Todd does all the playing, writing, singing and pro­ ducing. Being the wizard and true star that he is, Todd does everything but design the album cover. (Though he's done that in the past too.) Except for one track (the humorous "Golden Goose"), the album has a seem­ ingly spiritual theme, but not a "bom again" one, as in Dylan's recent recor­ dings. The spirit here is more of brotherhood than of a man/God rela­ tionship. This theme has run through Todd's work before, but not so intently. Intuition tells me that Todd himself doesn't take this album too seriously, though after a few listenings you may disagree. With the lyrical content a bit cloudy, let's talk about the music. The opening track "The Healer" is as intricate as a Persian rug. With the meters of two-four and six-eight superimposed, the song alternately flows and staggers; syn­ thesized percussion accents and syn­ copates the beat. The second song, "Pulse," has no drums, just a bass line draped with layers of synthesizers. It's Japanese sounding percussion break with double- tracked vocals is simple but intriguing. Like a man preaching from a moun- taintop, "flesh" is vocalized with convic­ tion. Who ever thought a heavy metal kid could have such a soulful voice? ILLUSTRATION/JAMIE KUBALA The aforementioned "Golden Goose" heartbeat—steady, repetitive, and com­ offers a curious contrast and gives radio forting. Part two creates an atmosphere "Pulse," stations an easy song to program. The of aural nirvana. Synthesizers and fifth track, "Compassion" is Todd's vocals don't define the beat, but gently has no drums, bread and butter; a well produced tear- wash over it. This side can be best ap­ jerker, it recalls "Love is the Answer". preciated if listened to through head­ The end of side one falters with "Shine." phones in a totally darkened room. ...just layers Even some fabulous synthesizer playing Maybe I've over analyzed this album, can't stop this eight minute composition so I'll narrow it down to this. The heal­ °f from wearing itself thin. ing is an esoteric recording. It will The title track, "The Healing", oc­ reward the perceptive listener, and it synthesizers. cupies all of side two. An ambient com­ further convinces me that Todd position, part one and three are like a Rundgren is a damn genius. March 5,1981 The ASCENT Page 13

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Additionally, preference is All Christians (or music majors) must don’t mind. given to elementary, art and music educa­ observe MID-SEMESTER SAG SEASON, ef­ tion majors and secondary education fective Sunday, March 1st thru Tuesday, minors. March 31st! (Note: Dates subject to exten­ Where are my crayons? ■ Applications may be secured from: sion upon the approval of the initiator.) Mrs. Norma Kummer, Teacher Hey Kids: HUH!! What’s new?? They were here Heim Elementary School Good Ee-ve-ning! Ba ha ha! It’s time for Not but a moment ago 155 Heim Road another episode of the Dr. Anonymous Alas, rejoice! Williamsville, N.Y. 14221 show! Last week if you’ll recall, it got shot. I have found them Letters of recommendation should be for­ This week it goes up and next week it will go down. Why? Becuase, what goes up must My sister ate them warded to above addressee. come down! stay tuned... To the bored: Trying to get a karate and ex­ I’ve had it! No more smoking, drinking, Now she is dead ercising club on campus--lf interested, tell swearing, or etc! This is the last time-- — Eric Aronin Peter Starson. Ken--821-2387 absolutely and penultimately!! Page 16 The ASCENT ASCENT BILLBOARD EXAM Please donate. Just a few minutes WORKSHOP and one pint of blood can save a Do you know the best way to com­ life! Sign up to donate blood at plete an essay exam? Do you know if W ick Desk. guessing is helpful or harmful when tak­ Donating will take place on ing an objective test? If you don't know March 5, 1981 in Lourdes Hall. the answers to these questions, then you should have attended a workshop of­ Sponsored by Lambda Tau National fered on Friday, February 20th on "How Technology Honor Society and the to Take a Test". The workshop was of­ American Red Cross. fered by Dr. Ethel Shirk, Acting Direc­ tor of the Counseling Office here at The all-High Art Show will be Daemen. Dr. Shirk discussed not only held on Sunday, March 8 from the best techniques to use when taking 3-5:00 p.m. Please come and see all tests, but also the methods which help the fine displays done by our WNY most when preparing for a test. The High School art school students. 'S.Q.3R.' method was discussed as one Call Lyn Roth at 839-3600 of the better methods to use when study­ ext. 225 for further information ing for tests. What does 'S.Q.3R.' stand for? S: Survey the chapters that are to be The Music Department will be Medieval Festival, Saturday even­ covered on the exam, reading all sponsoring "Alternatives in Music" ing April 4, 1981. Food, Drink, Live headings, bold print, and reviewing all -a forum open to all high school and Music, Court Dancing. Tickets will diagrams and graphs. college students on Tuesday, March be available in late March at the Q: Question yourself on the information 10, from 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. covered in each chapter. Scholarshop. *start your costumes! COMING SOON!! R: Read each chapter thoroughly, answering the questions you've asked INTERNSHIP FAIR yourself. SPRING IS COMING...and so is R: Recite out loud the information as Watch for notices to be posted Daemen's MONTH OF THE ARTS. you learn it, putting it in your own on campus. March 25th thru April 15th. words. (Sponsored through the R: Review each chapter and all that you Cooperative Education SPONSORING have learned. Department in cooperation AN ACTIVITY? More workshops will be planned for the Spring to assist students with final ex­ with the Council of Small Get your Announcement ams. If there is a particular topic you Business Enterprises, to The ASCENT would like covered, please let the C.O.S.B.E., Buffalo Area before Deadline. Counseling Office or Academic Advise­ ment Center know. Watch the Ascent, Chamber of Commerce) the Weekly Newsletter and bulletins for more information concerning these workshops. DAVID SISSON IN RECITAL

Tenor David W. Sisson, son of Mr. and New York area, including St. Paul's Mrs. Earl Sisson of Tonawanda, will appear Cathedral and First Presbyterian, both in an Alumni Recital at Daemen College on located in Buffalo. In the 1979 season, he was Saturday, March 7th at 8:00 p.m. in the col­ a member of the Artpark chorus in their pro­ lege's Wick Center Auditorium, 4380 Main duction of “Faust". His interests are not only Street, Amherst. Tickets for this Music centered around classical music, but, Scholarship Benefit Recital are $1.00 for children's theatre and musical comedy as students and Senior citizens and $2.00 for well. During a recent stay in Washington, General Admission. The recital is open to the D.C., his credits included a role with the Na­ to public. tional Puppet Theatre, a soloist appearance While at Daemen David Sisson studied with the Alexandria Choral Society, in addi­ voice with Maria Weiss and Genia Las. He is tion to singing with the Washington While I was crossing the Peace Bridge the recipient of several scholarships and Cathedral Men and Boys' Choir. While sing­ over to American soil during the rush honors, including the Charles H. Lamb Music ing with the Washington Oratorio Society, from the gas stations, I noticed on the Memorial Award, the John R. Oishei Trust the organization performed the Berlioz 'T e car (with NY license plates) ahead of me Fund Scholarship, and the Alfredo Valenti Deum" and Handel's "Messiah" at the JFK Memorial Award. Center for the Performing Arts. They also a bumber sticker that read: "BUY David Sisson is an individual with a diver­ sang for morning prayer at the National AMERICAN—PROTECT YOUR JOB!" sified background. He has worked with Shrine of the Immaculate Conception during Ah, the irony of it all! It must be a sign several churches throughout the Western the visit of Pope John Paul II. of the times.