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There were 29 speakers and 13 events featured at Mercyhurst College's fourth annual Academic Celebration. The celebration spawned a dazzling array of food for thought, sprinkled with a rebirth of sensitivity to world concerns. It was as if Mercyhurst spread a banquet table, and the Erie community feasted.

Besides the intellectual, there was a focus on the artistic and cultural life of a person. Included in the lighter side of the celebra­ tion were dance students display­ ing their various abilities and skills; art exhibitions by two former art graduates; movies; a wine and cheese tasting demon­ stration, and light-hearted discus­ sions such as the evolution of political cartooning and irreverent poetry of school children.

Continued on page 5. Mercyhurst Spring 1990

ABOUT THE COVER Saul Steinberg's now-classic "map" of the United States as seen by a New Yorker has MERCYHURST'S spawned countless imitations. The most THREE SPRINGS recent being the cover of Mercyhurst When asked what it takes to make a Magazine as drawn by Erie illustrator Tom university great, A. Lawrence Lowell, Tucker. The Steinberg original was used as president of Harvard University from the March 26, 1976, New Yorker magazine 1909 to 1933, answered "300 years. cover. Imitations have been used for other At Mercyhurst, the answer is "Three magazine covers, posters, and promotions Springs. for universities and their alumni associa­ tions including Stanford, Princeton and Berkeley.

Chairman of the Board of Trustees How TO SUCCEED James A. Zurn IN BUSINESS President No discovery is more treasured than learning how the Dr. William P. Garvey world of blue chip stocks and balance sheets work. Senior Assistant to the President Mary Daly '66 Director of Publications Kimberly Dillon Contributors Gary Bukowski '73 MERCYHURST HOCKEY Louis Caravaglia Bonnie Clark '84 Games played with a stick are as venerable Dorothy DiSanti as ancient Persia. They have been played by Ken Floss '91 American Indians to the Greeks themselves. Rich Forsgren '84 Hockey, one of the oldest games in the Sr. Mary Lawrence Franklin world, is about the best-known of all games Gloria Knox played with a stick. Robert Lowry Kimberly Malinowski Karen McGuire '92 Mercyhurst Archives Rob Ruky Times Publishing Co. Designer ii Diane Morschhauser Printing CAMPUS ACTIVISM Seneca Printing, Oil City, PA REBORN In the 1990s, college students nationwide are earnestly trying to help others less fortunately situated or in need of help in one form or another. Mercyhurst's campus is no exception. Mercyhurst Magazine is published three times yearly in Winter, Spring and Summer/Fall by Mercyhurst College. The magazine is published by the office of external affairs, Mercyhurst College, Glenwood Hills, Erie, PA 16546. MERCYHURST MAGAZINE SPRING 1990 NEXT GENERATION

hen asked what it takes to make a university great, A. Lawrence Lowell, president of Harvard University from 1909 to 1933, answered "300 years/7 At Mercyhurst, the answer is "Three Springs — for a start."

As Mercyhurst heads toward the 21st others, trudged the streets of Erie in all century, it stands on the edge of true kinds of weather to interest local busi- distinction. But, how it got there is the nesspeople in the bond issue that would story of three periods of significant finance the construction of Mercyhurst. growth where the college expanded en­ These founding sisters each gave birth rollment, increased its financial strength, to the college in her own way — giving added to its physical campus, and de­ of themselves physically, mentally and veloped new curriculum and programs. emotionally, and the college owes not The three springs that Mercyhurst only its existence, but also its atmos­ has experienced are its birth and devel­ phere and ideals to these foresighted opment under Mother Borgia Egan and courageous women. (1926-1959), the growth of the physical Thanks to the persistence of those plant and challenge of co-education same founders, Mercyhurst was granted Mother Borgia Egan under Sr. Carolyn Herrmann (1963- a charter from the state of Pennsylvania 1972), and the current vitality and grow­ to grant a bachelor of arts degree one ing maturity of the institution under year before its first students graduated and its striking tower — now the most president Dr. William P. Garvey (1980 in 1929. From its opening in 1926, there recognizable symbol of the college. The to present). was an emphasis on the importance of a tower and chapel were built in 1933 liberal arts education with the related through a gift by Mrs. Orva Coyle O'Neil, option of preparing for a career, of which and, that same year, the Lourdes Grotto, DECADES PAST teacher education was the foremost for a was designed and built by Father Wil­ Beginnings are always exciting peri­ good many years. A critical recognition liam Sullivan, the college's first chap­ ods, and Mercyhurst's was no excep­ milestone was reached when the college lain. Next came the imposing college tion. The decision to found a college was accredited by the Middle States As­ gates, which were purchased in 1950 was a dream come true in the early 1920s sociation of Colleges and Universities in from the estate of Pittsburgh millionaire for the Sisters of Mercy headquartered 1931. Harry K. Thaw. Then, in 1953, Weber in nearby Titusville, PA. Fortunately, The first, and still most prominent, and Preston halls were built followed by the Sisters of Mercy, under the leader­ campus building constructed during that McAuley Hall in 1959, which was the ship of Mother Borgia Egan, had the First Spring was Old Main and Egan college's second residence hall. foresight to invest in a great location as Hall. It was designed by F. Ferdinand By the early 1960s, Mercyhurst's en­ they traveled to Erie and paid the then Durang, a Philadelphia architect who rollment had grown from 25 students in handsome sum of $51,000 for a 76-acre was recognized as one the country's fore­ 1926 to about 500 as a result of its grow­ farm high on the southern ridge over­ most designers of educational buildings. ing reputation as one of the best Catho­ looking Lake Erie. That decision, along At the same time Old Main was built, all lic women's colleges in the region. with the original Tudor Gothic architec­ the bright young architects were begin­ The First Spring ended when Mother ture of the first building, Old Main, laid ning to produce Bauhaus boxes, neat Borgia Egan died in 1962, having earned the basis for the uniqueness of the Mer­ and rectangular and concrete. How­ an immortal place in Mercyhurst his­ cyhurst College campus. ever, Old Main was built to create a tory as the founder who not only gave Building a college, however, proved view for those driving up the hill, and to the school its birth, but also its spirit as a to be no easy task, and Mother Borgia, inspire students with the dignity and place where the development of the in­ an indomitable woman, large in size, grace that was to be the essence of a tellect was marked by both dignity and vision and heart, accompanied by Sis­ Mercyhurst education. grace. ters Pierre Wilbert, Agatha Hogan and Old Main was followed by the chapel

MERCYHURST MAGAZINE SPRING 1990 A WHIRLWIND OF CHANGE In the early 60s, another remarkable woman arrived to assume the leader­ ship of Mercyhurst's Second Spring — Sr. Carolyn Herrmann. A leader of unusual vision and determination, Sr. Carolyn's tenure was one of high risks, but, true to the school's motto, Carpe Diem, she seized the opportunity to position the college well to meet the chal­ lenges of the 20th century. A native of Erie, Sr. Caro­ lyn was edu­ cated at Mer- cyhurst Col­ lege where she earned her bachelor of controversial subjects during the con­ arts degree. troversial 60s. It not only attracted stu­ She received dents from all over the country, but also her master of garnered media attention. "My attitude science degree now as it was then was to allow students Sr. Carolyn Herrmann at the Univer­ the opportunity and academic freedom sity of Minne­ to experience some of the difficult topics sota and her in 1971; Baldwin Hall, built in 1970; eight of the 60s in an environment where fac­ South Briggs Ave. Townhouses, leased Ph. D. in ulty and administrators could interact," chemistry at in 1971; Tullio Athletic Field, created in said Sr. Carolyn. "It brought a lot of 1971; three on-campus (Sesler) apartment the University of Notre Dame. She was criticism, but, at the same time, it was a faculty member in the departments of buildings, built in 1972; and Garvey Park, important to demonstrate that Mer­ built in 1973. chemistry and biology from 1939 until cyhurst was open to new ideas." After 10 highly productive years, Sr. 1961, when she was appointed execu­ The mid-60s were also a time when Carolyn resigned in 1972 having tive vice president and dean. In 1963, many women's colleges throughout the achieved a secure position in Mercyhurst she was appointed president and began country were experiencing a drop in history as the person who saved the col­ preparing the college for growth and enrollment, and Mercyhurst was no ex­ lege from the fate suffered by many change. ception. The Hurst enrollment had lev­ women's colleges in the 1960s. Perhaps "Our initial goal was to make a Mer- eled at 650 after a growth spurt in the even more important was her firm belief cyhurst education more attractive and early-60s. It wasn't just an enrollment that Mercyhurst should be a free place unique to interest students and to pre­ question that spurred co-education, Sr. where intellectual challenge and per­ pare for the Middle States re-evaluation Carolyn was also convinced that the sonal growth could flourish. Of her in 1965," said Sr. Carolyn. "There was women of tomorrow would require a reign, Sr. Carolyn concluded, "A leader no thought of coeducation, but there was different type of education — one that should allow things to happen." And an excitement and an enthusiasm about would enable them to work with men happen they did! The modern Mer­ working on something new." on all levels in the workplace. cyhurst is a direct result of her inspira­ Many at the college believed Sr. The co-ed decision brought a great tion, vision and courage. Carolyn had a unique ability to respond deal of criticism and met with some to new challenges and they were right. alumni resistance, but Sr. Carolyn won Under the stimulus of a master plan over the college community, and coedu­ THE THIRD SPRING ARRIVES called Blueprint I, she changed the aca­ cation went forward with the first resi­ When Sr. Carolyn left the presidency, demic calendar to a three-term system; dent males arriving in 1969. As a part of college enrollment had reached 1,200 challenged faculty and departments to coeducation, Sr. Carolyn also initiated students. That figure, however, stag­ add exciting, innovative courses to their an intercollegiate athletic program. nated during the later 1970s and it be­ curriculum offerings; created what is During the Second Spring, the physi­ came clear that the college had to, once now the board of trustees and even al­ cal plant of the college also grew im­ again, experience growth and change if lowed students to bring "Exposure '69" pressively. Additions to the college it was to fulfill the promise of the Borgia to the campus to enliven the academic complex at this time included the im­ and Carolyn years. atmosphere. posing Zurn Hall, built in 1967; the ten­ In response to this need, another Exposure '69 was a student-initiated nis courts (now indoor tennis courts), strong leader appeared on the scene, Dr. weekend of controversial speakers on built in 1969; Hammermill Library, built William P. Garvey, who had arrived at

MERCYHURST MAGAZINE SPRING 1990 Mercyhurst in 1962. Before becoming purchased in the late 80s adding five president, Dr. Garvey first served as acres to the campus. The jewel of the chairman of the education department, Third Spring expansion program, how­ then as chairman of the social science ever, will be the student union, now department and next served as academic under construction. The long-awaited dean for seven years from 1969-1976. union, scheduled to open this fall, will He was serving as director of the school's cost $2.6 million with furnishings. It first graduate program in criminal jus­ will be called the Carolyn Herrmann tice when he was elected president in Center. The traditional Ivy League look 1980. of the campus will be preserved in the Faced with declining enrollment, low center's architecture. The Carolyn endowment and serious financial straits, Herrmann Center will house a book­ Dr. Garvey initiated the college's Third store, student cafeteria, recreational fa­ Spring, adopting the motto "If you can cilities, a small chapel and offices for dream it, you can do it." With a jew­ 5*1- student organizations. eler's eye, he developed a master plan "Mercyhurst College, past and pres­ that has successfully led Mercyhurst ent, has been shaped by responding to through the 80s into the 90s. The Garvey the needs of its students," said Dr. Gar­ years have focused on improving cam­ vey, and they, in turn, have responded pus facilities, expanding enrollment, in record numbers. The student body is strengthening the financial condition of «-» currently at an all-time high (2,100 stu­ the institution, and re-invigorating the dents) with nearly equal balance between college's liberal arts tradition. The first and still most prominent campus men and women in the freshman classes. New vitality and direction in the building — Old Main Increased admission standards have also Third Spring has also meant changes in raised the entering college board scores the curriculum. A new and stronger 45 points over the last four years. As a liberal arts core was developed in 1981, dowment from $100,000 in 1980 to ap­ result, approximately 70 percent of the requiring all students to take a mini­ proximately $2,500,000. In 1985, Mer­ entering freshmen come from the top mum of 40 percent of their program in cyhurst began a three-year $4.5 million half of their class. Even more healthy is the liberal arts. A new program was capital drive that generated funds for the fact that 1,500 applicants are expected added for learning disabled students, building improvements, supported fi­ for the 400 spots in the Class of 1994. and a graduate program in special edu­ nancial aid endowments, purchased new A guiding philosophical force for the cation was developed. New majors were equipment and added 20,000 books to Third Spring was Dr. Garvey's strong introduced in sportsmedicine and inte­ the library. belief that a college should do more than rior design, and to assist in job retrain­ That campaign ended in 1988 sur­ offer courses and degrees. "It should ing for the unemployed of Erie County, passing its goal and netting $5.2 million. also be a force for growth and change; a Mercyhurst began the Mercyhurst Col­ This money, augmented by two success­ repository of talent and knowledge; a lege Career Institute (MCCI). At the ful bond issues in 1987 and 1989, totaled haven for truth, beauty and free thought same time, the Corry Center was begun $12 million and permitted the college to — in short, it should be an invaluable re­ embark on an ambitious $15 source for the area and a source of civic million improvement pro­ pride." gram. To support this lofty goal, the college As Mercyhurst heads toward the The results include a has been actively seeking to better the 21st century, it stands on the edge of beautiful $1.2 million multi­ community and one of the most gratify­ purpose facility for the ho­ ing aspects of the Third Spring is the in­ true distinction. But, how it got there tel restaurant and institu- creasing public recognition and respect is the story of three periods of significant tuional management de­ the college has been receiving for the growth where the college expanded partment called Sullivan D'Angelo International Young Artist Hall built in 1988, a nauti­ Competition, the Irish Student Program, enrollment, increased its financial lus addition to the campus the annual Fourth of July Celebration, strength, added to its physical campus, center, a $1.5 million D'An- the Canterbury Feast, the Pennsylvania and developed new curriculum gleo School of Music build­ Governor's School for the Arts and the ing opened in 1989; the Writers Institute — all of which draw and programs. Maura Smith Child Learn­ thousands to the campus and attest to ing Center, which opened the vitality of the Mercyhurst spirit. in 1989; and a $750,000 just All of this suggests that the Third to service the educational needs of the recently completed addition to Preston Spring is successfully building on the Corry-Warren area and the Adult Col­ Hall for the business division (see story dreams of the First and Second springs lege was revitalized to assist students page 6). to create "a great college on this hill." beyond the traditional program. An increase in on-campus enrollment, However, this is not the end. It is not Under Garvey's leadership, the col­ required increasing the housing stock to even the beginning of the end. But, per­ lege moved strongly to strengthen its fi­ accommodate 1,000 students, therefore, haps for students of 2010, it is the end of nancial position by increasing the en­ eight Briggs Avenue apartments were the beginning.

MERCYHURST MAGAZINE SPRING 1990 A pictorial journey through this year's Academic Celebration Continued from inside front cover.

"Every day we're bombarded with messages about drinking. I'm not saying you can't drink. But you need to be responsible for what you do after you have been drink­ ing/' said Dave Gianoni, an Erie County probation officer. His message was simple. Driving under the influence (DUI) is a criminal offense and can have devasting consequences — including a fine of up to $5,000. A mock-trial of a DUI offender drove home the uncomfortable reality of what can happen if a person is caught and arrested for DUI. Not only are penalities high, but alcohol-related motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death for teenagers.

The jarring views of keynote speaker, Fr. Richard McBrien were heard against the backdrop of over 2,500 celebration atten­ dees on the first day of the Academic Celebration. "Social teachings focus on consumerism. The sin is consuming more than you need in a world where so many are suffering," said Fr. McBrien.

Artistic offerings climaxed on the final night of the cele­ bration with Mozart's lush comic opera, "Cosi Fan Tutte." The first-ever full-length opera at Mercyhurst was sung in Italian and filled the cozy Little Theatre stage with sump­ tuous Victorian, big-bustled costumes and D'Angelo School of Music voices. Humorous disguises and wigs worn by the suitors engaged the audience with the plot for a thoroughly enjoyable performance.

Gloria Knox is the arts publicist at Mercyhurst. MERCYHURST MAGAZINE SPRING 1990 business (biz nis) n. 1.a. The occupation, work or trade in which a person is engaged, b. A specific occupation or pursuit. 2. Commercial, industrial or professional dealings. 3. A popular course of study at Mercyhurst College.

HOW TO SUCCEED

By Kimberly Dillon

he unique spirit of the organiza­ tion is captured in the way the smartly dressed occupants are caught up in the hustle and bustle oTf the work-a-day world. It looks like any productive business office filled with professionals doing their jobs to the best of their ability. Only, it isn't a business. It's the impressive new center for the Mercyhurst business department. The warm peach-colored walls and blue-speckled carpet give evidence of the relationship between professional office and academia. The chief executive officer of this particular business en­ deavor is Dr. Robert Cisek, chairman of the business division and associate pro­ fessor of business. As division chair­ man, Cisek sets the agenda and priorities Robert Cullen, assistant professor of economics, teaching a financial management class. just like a real CEO of a Fortune 500 company. With 350 business majors, the busi­ pearance is the only important part of se­ world accounting system. It supple­ ness course of study is the largest in the curing a position. Cisek is quick to add mented my understanding of theory and college. Students can get a baccalaurate that "strong communication skills and helped foster my interpersonal skills." degree in one of six concentrations — technical know-how are extremely im­ From 1986 to date, Mercyhurst's busi­ accounting, business administration, portant. ness department has placed 45 co-op financial planning, marketing, organiza­ However, no discovery is more treas­ students with GE. tional resource management and busi­ ured than learning how the world of Although having technical skills to ness education. blue chip stocks and balance sheets work. understand things like options and yields The Preston addition includes three Business co-ops provide students with is not the only criteria for succeeding in classrooms, a microcomputer lab, a con­ the opportunity to apply their newly business, it is still of great importance. ference room and 12 offices for faculty. acquired knowledge to the work envi­ The program stresses the fundamentals The decor combines utilitarian simplic­ ronment. The exposure shows students of business. "If you know theory, you ity with a certain sense of warmth and that, in the real world of business, adher­ will be better prepared to handle changes personality, which enhances an environ­ ence to deadlines, responsibilities and in the business world," said Cisek. ment of hard work and camaraderie. the like are critical. Yet, the business program is flexible From his vantage point, Cisek views A financial manager at the General enough to adapt to changes in the mar­ the operation as a closely held corpora­ Electric (GE) facility in Schenectady, NY, ketplace. Every concentration in the busi­ tion. "I don't dress like a typical college agrees. "Technical skills are only part of ness program has undergone review and professor, but like a business executive," succeeding in business," said Mercyhurst revision — a new program in financial he said. "There's a relationship between graduate Kathleen Connolly '89. planning was started a few years ago, the image and success, our students need to "Through my co-op, I gained experi­ marketing, business education and or­ understand that." ences that go beyond the theoretical ganizational research management pro­ Cisek tells his students that "When standpoint," she said. "I learned a lot grams have been revised and new courses you walk into most executive offices about interpersonal skills, business pres­ in computer application have been added looking for a position, you need to proj­ entation and the presentation of my own to the accounting curriculum. ect the 'right' image: Your appearance professionalism." The business department is also pre­ should say that you belong in that envi­ The co-op program opened doors for paring for the year 2000. Licensing re­ ronment, that you fit in the culture of that Keith Morris '88, who now works at GE. quirements were recently passed by the company." That doesn't mean that ap- "As a co-op, I was exposed to a real American Institute of Certified Public

MERCYHURST MAGAZINE SPRING 1990 Accountants (AICPA) that will require a ate school. Mercyhurst business gradu­ person to complete 150 credit hours in a ates have successfully completed gradu­ business course of study before apply­ ate degrees at institutions such as Har­ ing to be a certified public accountant vard, Stanford, Carnegie Mellon and (CPA). Our business department is cur­ Temple universities. rently researching the implications of "Ninety-three percent of all Mer­ that change and how it will affect the cyhurst business graduates are gainfully freshman Class of 1996. employed or attending graduate school," To its full faith and credit, the busi­ said Tyrone Moore, director of career ness faculty not only shares a central services, cooperative education and in­ commitment to the business department ternship programs, and assistant direc­ and its values, but most of the 10 faculty tor of student services. Of these gradu­ members have held high-level positions ates, 81 percent are placed within six in such prominent institutions as Paine, months of graduation. Webber, Jackson and Curtis, Inc.; Ameri­ "In retrospect, my GE co-op experi­ can Sterilizer Co., Merrill Lynch, Pierce, ence provided business insights," said Fenner and Smith, Inc. and MCI Tele­ John Saxon '89, assistant accountant at Planning the course load for the next semester is communications Corp. The faculty's 150 Peat Marwick in Pittsburgh, PA. "The Doug Staab '92 zoith adviser Penny Hanes. years of cumulative industry experience internal aduits I performed while at GE is coupled with their classroom experi­ escalated my entry-level position. Posi­ ence of over 50 years to make a dynamite tively, it has given me a competitive faculty. edge." Another strongpoint of the Mer- A lot of the business school's (and its cyhurst business department is its wide graduates) success has to do with the array of clubs and extra curricular activi­ high caliber, dedicated faculty in the ties. Such clubs as the Mercyhurst Busi­ department. "High-quality professors ness Association, the Accounting Club produce high-quality graduates," said and the Finance Club sponsor guest lec­ Cisek. "When a graduate does well in a turers and field trips to give students company, that company returns to Mer­ additional knowledge of the career cyhurst to recruit. Thus, our placement choices in the business world. and reputation is constantly growing." The equity Mercyhurst has in its stu­ However, you define it — monetary dents is shown in the yield. Current reward, position or self-fulfillment — a Mercyhurst business graduates have Mercyhurst business education will help been placed in a number of top firms and you attain success in the marketplace of businesses. Most go straight into the the 90s. workforce upon graduation, Cisek said. They usually gain two or three years in Professors are alzvays available to discuss any the workforce before deciding on gradu­ problem zoith students. Mick Keen '92 talks zoith Dr. Robert Cisek, chairman of the business division, about an assignment.

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As secretary for the business department, Eleanor Winiarczyk likes combining the hustle and bustle of the zoork-a-day zoorld zoith academic life. Typing on "Through my co-op, I gained experiences that go beyond the theoretical standpoint," says Kathleen the computer is zoork-study Michael Holyk 92. Connolly '89.

MERCYHURST MAGAZINE SPRING 1990 Passion for Puck By Karen McGuire

Th e alarm sounds. It's 4:30 a.m. A heavy mist creates a dream-like quality outside the window. Slowly, signs of life begin to appear. Bodies move clumsily in shadows of the dawn. The bodies moan in resistance. Retrieving their gear, these ominous figures proceed into the cold and frosty morn. The vapor from each breath leads the way of the zombie­ like followers. They board an ice-cold vehicle in silence. The bus takes them to a local facility where the group assembles in an orderly fashion in a musty locker room. Before the sun has shown signs of officially rising and others greet their first cup of coffee, this group of determined gladiators wearing 25 pounds of elbow pads, shin protectors, padded pants and helmets further their mission. They gather together on common icy ground with one goal — to be the best. The Mercyhurst hockey players are willing to forsake other dreams for the one that means the most — an NCAA title. It is not unusual for college players to dream of champion­ n o ships, but this hockey team is driven by a desire that sur­ mounts most teams. Their record shows it. Only in their & O second year of organized competition (their first year of play­ O £ off eligibility), the team ended their season with an amazing 18-8-4 record. This earned them a play-off position and a spot O among the top four teams in their division, the Eastern Colle­ giate Athletic Conference.

8 MERCYHURST MAGAZINE SPRING 1990 The team has also been credited to handle the course load," said said Gotkin, "And I'll show you a kid with having one of the toughest freshman accounting major Troy who can grasp offensive and defensive playing schedules in the league Winch, the team's leading scorer. 'The systems and concepts. A smart kid is a including bouts with several Division I toughest part is getting use to the odd smart player." teams. The team's motto? "Either practice schedule." Winch not only Gotkin says the thing that makes lead, follow or get out of the way." leads the team in scoring, but also this team different than any other Hockey followers that expect the leads the team with a 4.0 grade point hockey team he's been associated with Lakers to slam opponents into the rink average. is the team chemistry. 'The guys are sideboards, elbow their way in and out Coach Rick Gotkin looks for aca­ unbelievably close. They encourage of scoring position and swat the demic excellence in recruits. "Show me and support one another both on and enemy away from the puck are not a kid that does well in the classroom," off the ice. He believes that a good disappointed. Determination invades the daily lives of the players and affects every­ thing they do. After a hard morning practice dressed as armadillos in protective padding, the players resume their student identities and file into classrooms. "Hockey is very important to me, but I realize there's more to life," said junior education major Rick Gignac. "My education comes first." Balancing hockey and school work is not an easy task. The team must sacrifice other social activities for the love of their sport. With an overall grade point average of 2.86, the team takes pride in its aca­ demic excellence. "Once you learn to budget your time, it's not that difficult

s "Show me a kid * that does well in s the classroom/' said Gotkin, "And I'll show you a kid who can grasp offensive and defensive systems and concepts. A smart kid is a smart player."

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attitude, along with team chemistry, As skaters skimmed the ice giving wins games. Sophomore Scott Burfoot their best to make the team, the hopes of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, says, and dreams of Dr. Robert Cisek, who 'This is the closest team I've ever played envisioned hockey at Mercyhurst, were on." fulfilled. "I envisioned a team that Scott remembers the beginning would be a national contender. A though, when the players first met. "I team that was classy on and off the ice. was really nervous. I didn't really know A team that reflected well on the anyone. I recognized some of the college." players from competing against them Now, after two years of intercolle­ in other leagues, but that just added to giate competition, the team has my nervousness and the pressure to do bonded into a driving force. They're well. I knew the potential they making a name for Mercyhurst in the possessed." hockey world. "We went further than The first practices were tryouts. "I'll anyone thought we could," Gotkin never forget that first practice," said said. "People assume we've been sophomore Dave Lewis, 'Two hours of playing for 10, 15 or 20 years. We straight skating. Everyone was haven't. The team is only two years nervous. There was a lot of competi­ old." tion between new and old friends." Besides a national championship, the team shares another common fills their hearts. Clad with pads, they dream, an ice rink take no prisoners skimming the ice in on campus where their eternal quest for that black rubber they could practice disk. Horns blaring, coaches scream­ and enjoy the sup­ ing, fans flinching, penalties killing and port of local fans. bones breaking. It's fast, entertaining The team and exciting. It's Mercyhurst hockey! continues to enter every rink with the same winning atti­ Karen McGuire is a sophomore with tude that's brought a business-communications major at them this far. De­ Mercyhurst College. She is also a termination fills student assistant in the external affairs their faces and the office. love for the sport

10 MERCYHURST MAGAZINE SPRING 1990 A Student's Tale: Spring Break

By Ken Floss '91

Taking a feio minutes from working to record the trip for posterity are (from left to right) Ken Floss, Tina Walczak, Tracy Doty, Jill Marquis, Karen Trapoisi, Lorin Bowman, Bob Gardner and Sean O'Rourke.

It was not your typical spring break ing the shell in tact. Volunteers had will love this village, 'til we're dead." vacation. The temperature was 45 de­ rebuilt the inside of her home, and we That sign says a lot about the people of grees and it was raining. We had been on painted it. She seemed overwhelmed McClellanville. It said a lot about life. the road for more than 16 Hours. It was that students would "give up" their On Tuesday, we went to the house of Feb. 22, and we were in McClellanville, spring break to help her. The other group Chan and Jean Stroman, who owned a SC — the site of Hurricane Hugo. I won­ experienced the same feeling. It was nice laundrymat, a variety store and several dered what we were getting ourselves that people trusted us to do what some greenhouses. Needless to say, the green­ into. would hire professionals for. houses where totaled. We took apart all Our first look at McClellanville was On Monday, we finished painting the that remained of about a 50 foot struc­ one none of us could have imagined. It Knapp home and began work at Charles ture of plastic, wood and metal that used looked like a set from some horror movie. and Polly Ward's house. We armed to be a greenhouse. At lunch (they pre­ It was here that Lorin Bowman '90 , ourselves with paint-brushes and rollers pared a spread that could have fed an Tracy Doty '92 , Bob Gardner '91, Jill and began priming and painting. We army), Chan said, "The water rose so fast Marquis '92, Sean O'Rourke '91, Karen tackled the house with amazing speed that you could see it coming up on the Trapoisi '92, Tina Walczak '92 and along with pride in our performance. By outside of the windows." He said he had myself would learn about life, about each the end of the day, we had primed four just gone upstairs when the water began other and that one person can make a dif­ rooms and painted two. Polly prepared coming in. ference. sandwiches and cookies, and amazed us Our last day, we noticed things like Robert Gannon, director of the Hurri­ with more hurricane stories. fallen trees beside newly painted cane Assistance Center in McClellanville, churches. We remembered the stories met with us and showed us around. Gan­ we had been told and we felt part of non began by telling us that the majority The people of McClellanville live them. of the damage in McClellanville was Hugo day and night, and have The people of McClellanville live caused by a surge of water that was over Hugo day and night, and have been for 22 feet tall. Along with the water came been for five months now. The five months now. The eight of us lived it "pluff mud/' very similar to sludge, eight of us lived it for one week. for one week. We will never be the same. which brought with it an unbelievable We will never be the same. stench. In some houses, this "pluff mud" Kenneth W. Floss is secretary of the was over 12 inches thick and covered Mercyhurst Student Government. He or­ everything — the carpets, the furniture, Polly showed us a video her husband ganized and found financing for the trip the cars and the ground. had taken before the storm. It was then to McClellanville. The students chipped He told us that if we wanted to stay that we really understood what had been in $50 each, Dr. Garvey gave $1,500 on for the next five years, there would still lost in the storm. Looking at the video, behalf of Mercyhurst and Student Gov­ be something for us to do. We were we saw the drastic changes Hugo made ernment quickly followed with another silenced that first afternoon by the awe­ on McClellanville. Tree-lined streets with $500. The following local restaurants some power that nature had displayed deep plush grass beneath them, turned gave the students coupons for free food: five months ago. We were even more into sandy yards, broken trees and shat­ Rax, Taco Bell, Covelli Enterprises of astounded by the amount of damage that tered lives after Hugo. The people of Warren, OH, which donated $200 worth still remained behind. McClellanville had lost a lot. Yet, they of McDonalds gift certificates; and San- We broke up into groups. One went still remained. ray Corporation, which owns and oper­ to Celie and Avan Knapp's house, the We were reminded of a sign we saw ates a Perkins Restaurant in Meadville, other went to Pricilla Parker's house. She along the main street that said, "We were PA. The Sisters of Mercy made the final lost everything in her home while keep- village born, we were village bred, we donation that made the trip a reality. MERCYHURST MAGAZINE SPRING 1990 11 DR. RAYMOND BUYCE, assistant profes­ DR. FRANK HAG AN, professor of sociol­ sor of geology; DR. LEWIS LUTTON, as­ ogy, and DR. PETER BENEKOS, associate DR. WILLIAM GARVEY, sociate professor of biology; and SR. EY­ professor of criminal justice, presented two president of Mercyhurst MARD POYDOCK, director of cancer re­ joint papers on white collar crime at the College, has been elected to search, presented the results of year-long national meeting of the Academy of Crimi­ two top leadership posts. research projects to their colleagues at a lo­ nal Justice Sciences in Denver, CO. The On January 30, he began his cal meeting of Sigma Xi, a national honor­ papers were entitled, "The Great Savings two-year term as president ary scientific society. Buyce spoke and Loan Scandals: An Analysis of the Big­ of the Association of Mercy on" Lower Ordovician Sedimentary Rocks gest Financial Fraud in American History" Colleges. He is the first Mer­ of the U.S. Appalachians/' Lutton's research and "Fixing the Thrifts: Prosecution and cy hurst College president to was on "Endogenous Rhythms in Heart Regulation in the Great Savings and Loan hold this position. Of the 18-member Mercy Rate Variability and Tumor Inhibition in Scandal." Hagan also attended the Juve­ colleges, Mercyhurst has the highest number of Mice by Cobalt Acetate" and Sr. Eymard nile Court Judges Commission's statewide male students and the highest full-time enroll­ spoke on "Vitamin C." training and awards program. This is an ment of all Mercy Colleges in the United States. annual event for the purpose of providing He will also become chairman of the board for DR. ROBERT CISEK, associate professor state-of-the-art training and recognizing in­ the Foundation for Independent Colleges (FIC), of business, and FRANK SCALISE, lecturer dividuals and programs for exemplary Inc. on June 1. FIC has 51-private schools on its in business, were appointed to a 10-mem- service to Pennsylvania's juvenile justice membership roster. The foundation raises money ber budget review task force for the city of system. for the unrestricted operating funds of private Erie by former Mayor Louis J. Tullio. Pennsylvania institutions. Now in its 38th year, Members of the group presented their sug­ PENNY HANES, assistant professor of the foundation annually contributes more than gested long-term changes that would help accounting, recently received her master's $1 million to its member colleges and universi­ assure sound fiscal policies and procedures in business administration from Gannon ties. and offer cost-effective services to residents. University. She also attended a workshop BONNIE CLARK '84, director of alumni on accounting education held in Philadel­ relations, was the recipient of the Council phia sponsored by Houghton Mifflin Co. The theme of the conference was the im­ MARTY O'CONNOR, adjunct faculty for Advancement and Support of Educa­ member of the D'Angelo School of Music, tion (CASE) Newcomers' Scholarship provement of accounting instruction. It also provided professional development to has just released a new album entitled "The Award. She was selected for the scholar­ Flight of the Great Blue Heron." It can be ship from over 270 applicants. The scholar­ accounting educators who teach at the undergraduate level. Only 64 professors purchased from many Erie record stores ship entitled her to attend a CASE Alumni on cassette or compact disc. Workshop Series in San Antonio, TX. were invited to the workshop. DR. MARY HEMBROW SNYDER, assis­ MERRILL (BUD) DEVER, director of se­ BRIAN McHUGH, associate professor of tant professor of religious studies, is one of curity, has been named chairman of the education, served on the United States the editors preparing a text for undergradu­ Department of Education's review panel American Society of Industrial Security, ates on Liberation Theology for Orbis that convened in Washington, D.C. The Lake Erie Chapter, which includes Western Books. The text should be published later panel evaluated proposals for the federal New York, Eastern Ohio and Northwest in the year. Pennsylvania. He was also named 1990 government's Student Support Services chairman of the Education and Training Program. LEE WILKINS, assistant professor in mu­ sic, is first violin for the New Hampshire Committee by the Northwestern Pennsyl­ TYRONE MOORE, director of career serv­ vania Chiefs of Police. String Quartet. He was featured in a work ices/cooperative education and internships, by Laurie MacGregor, recorded by the CHUCK FLEET '88, women's volleyball has been elected president of the Mid-At­ quartet, "Morning," during professor coach, had been selected to be a staff mem­ lantic Association for School, College and ROBERT HOFF's "New Music Now" Pro­ ber of the U.S. Naval Academy volleyball University Staffing (MAASCUS). MAAS- gram on WQLN-FM in Erie. camp during June and July in Annapolis, CUS is a regional association with repre­ JOHN WOLPER, instructor in hotel res­ MD. sentatives from New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virgina, New Jersey, Mary­ taurant and institutional management DARYL GEORGER, instructor of hotel land and the District of Columbia. It works (HRIM), has been named secretary of the restaurant and institutional management, to promote teaching as a profession and Northwest Chapter of the Pennsylvania returned from a year's sabbatical after com­ encourages highly talented individuals to Restaurant Association (PRA) and has been pleting his master's degree in hotel restau­ move toward that profession. Tyrone was appointed to the state board of directors of rant management at the University of Mas­ formerly on its executive board and was the PRA. He is also a member of its Educa­ sachusetts. vice president last year. tional Committee.

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Bux/ce Cisek Clark Hanes Hoff Lutton Moore Wolper 12 MERCYHURST MAGAZINE SPRING 1990 The next generation's future No one person can address every need of our college. Each of us share in the respon­ sibility. The task of shaping tomorrow's students belongs to all of us. For that task, Mercyhurst depends upon the generosity of its benefactors. Remembering Donations from graduates and friends of the college have helped train, develop and educate many talented students and help i\/rercyhurst them attain their college degrees. Through your will, you can make a living legacy by assisting students with scholarships, loan funds or developing an endowment to the Hammermill Library. For confidental information about includ­ ing a bequest to Mercyhurst College in your will, or for sample language for review by you and your attorney, please contact the institu­ Adelaide Salisbury graduated from tional advancement office, Egan 49, Mer­ Mercyhurst in 1938 — 52 years ago. She cyhurst College, Glenwood Hills, Erie, PA was influenced to enroll at Mercyhurst 16546. Or, call them at (814)-825-0245. by Fr. William Sullivan, who was the parish priest in Albion, her home town. Fr. Sullivan told her fascinating things about life On the Hill, and took her to see the Grotto. Her freshman year was spent at Marygrove in Detroit, ML Adelaide was so lonely, she refused to return. The warmth of Mercyhurst is the first thing she loves to remember of her years On the Hill. Adelaide was a home economics ma­ jor in the Class of 1938. The Sisters who knew her then remember her as being well liked by everyone. "She was very active and friendly, and had a great dig­ nity about her." She taught junior and senior high school home economics in Pennsylvania and Florida schools, until she retired in Florida in 1977. Adelaide and her husband, Dr. Al­ bert Maess, a retired physician, are now Dr. Albert and Adelaide Maess at their home in Florida. living in quiet retirement in the beautiful countryside of Altoona, FL. "We are celebrating 12 wonderful years on April Albert graduated from Union Col­ later, he was contacted by Washington 14," Adelaide says. "Pappa," as she calls lege in Schenectady, NY, in 1933 and about joining the NASA team. "It didn't him, "is the joy of my life!" went to work for General Electric. While take long to make up his mind," said Dr. Maess has been instrumental in there, a group of engineers were com­ Adelaide. He worked with the Apollo establishing an Enrollment Trust at Mer­ missioned in the Specialist Corps and Program assigned to study the physicol- cyhurst, not only because of Adelaide's the "Manhattan Project" became his as­ ogical changes in man while in the hos­ love for the col- signment. Up­ tile environment of space. lege, but because on separation Because Albert's father was a rail­ both his alma ma­ Donations from graduates have helped from the serv­ road man, Albert grew up in railroad ters are heavily train, develop and educate many aca­ ice in 1946, he yards. He has continued his facination endowed. demically talented students and help decided to fill by collecting and building model sys­ In the trust, the his life-long tems. The HO-scale train system Ade­ couple has estab- them attain their college degrees. desire to be­ laide and Albert had at their home has lished the Albert come a doctor been given to Mercyhurst, and Mer­ C. and Adelaide S. Maess Endowment of medicine. In 1950, he graduated from cyhurst has loaned it to the Erie Histori­ Scholarship, to be used to finance the Albany Medical School and went into cal Museum. The couple has already education of human ecology majors at practice in Rockford, IL. donated four time-shares on Marco Is­ the college, and after that need has been An auto accident critically injured him land, FL. met, the money will go toward financing and forced him to retire from his practice Dr. and Mrs. Albert Maess reside at studies at Mercyhurst for students from in 1962. He moved to Altoona in 1966, 431 Maple Tree Drive, Apt. 207, Altoona, Ireland. where he and Adelaide first met. A year FL 32702.

MERCYHURST MAGAZINE SPRING 1990 13 GRADUATION SPEAKERS ishop Michael J. Murphy and Sr. M. Lawreace Antoun SSJ, were the featured speakers at the 62nd commencement of Mercyhurst College on Sun., May 20 in the BWarner Theatre. Murphy is Bishop of the Erie Catholic Diocese . Sr. Antoun is president emerita of Villa Maria College. Both were honored for their distinguished careers, and for being religious and edu­ cational leaders in the Erie Community. Bishop Murphy received his bache­ lor's degree in philosophy from Gregor­ ian University in Rome in 1938, and his li­ cense in sacred theology from the Catho­ lic University in Washington, D.C. in 1942, the year he was ordained. He has re­ ceived Papal Chamberlain and Domestic Prelate honors, and was given the Bishop Loras Lane Award by the National Bishop Michael Murphy Sr. M. Lawreace Antoun, SSJ Catholic Education Association in 1984. Murphy became Bishop of Erie in 1982. istry at Villa Maria College progressing Educators of America and Two Thou­ He is on the board at Gannon Univer­ from instructor, in 1955, to president, in sand Notable Americans. Sister received sity and the Pennsylvania Catholic Con­ 1966. honorary doctorates from Edinboro and ference. He is a member of the National Antoun has received the Alexis de Gannon universities, Marymount Man­ Conference of Catholic Bishops, and is on Tocqueville Award, the Boy Scouts of hattan College and the Pennsylvania its Doctrine Committee. America's Distinguished Citizen Award, College of Optometry. Sr. Lawreace entered the order of the the Pennsylvania Association of Colleges She is on the boards of Hamot Medical Sisters of Saint Joseph in 1947. She re­ and Universities' Sheepskin Award/ and and Saint Vincent Health centers, the ceived her bachelor's degree in chemis­ was named Lady of the Year by Erie Middle States Association, the Pennsyl­ try from Villa Maria College in 1955. She County Youth Government. She has been vania State Board of Education, National received her master's degree from and listed in Who's Who of American Women, Fuel Gas and the McMannis Educational doctorate work in chemistry at the Uni­ Who's Who in Religion, International Trust Fund. versity of Notre Dame. She taught chem- Who's Who of Women, Outstanding

// PLAYING TO WIN, tt a 60-minute documentary produced bt WQLN, explored the behind-the- scene emotions of preparing for the 1989 D'Angelo Young Artist Compe­ tition. The show, which ran on Janu­ ary 30, documented from start to fin­ ish the four-day competition, drawing for viewers an over-the-shoulder look at the judges' decisions. It aired on WQLN-TV, Channel 54 in Erie.

Contestant Lorraine Min rehearses with the D'Angelo Competition Orchestra in preparation for the finals of the 1989 D'Angelo Young Artist Competition in Piano.

14 MERCYHURST MAGAZINE SPRING 1990 HRIM TRUSTEE HONORED NEW ALUMNI DIRECTOR NAMED Thomas A. Martin is a name that has earned high marks at Mer- Patricia J. Liebel, a 1953 gradu­ cyhurst. By maintaining a personal commitment to the exemplary life ate of Mercyhurst College, has been he led, Martin made history at Mercyhurst. To honor his unequaled named director of alumni relations dedication to the hospitality industry program at Mercyhurst for the at the college effective May 1. An last 10 years, John Wolper, chairman of the hotel, restaurant and insti­ Erie native and graduate of Acad­ emy High School, Pat has spent tutional management (HRIM) department, presented Martin's widow, the past 38 years in city govern­ Maryanne, with a Mercyhurst Sabol print at an HRIM Advisory ment and school district admini­ Board meeting on Jan. 24. Martin's son, Thomas Martin Jr., will take stration. Since 1973, Pat has served his father's place on the board. Shown left to right is John Wolper, as the director of administration in Maryanne Martin and Thomas Martin Jr. Mayor LouisJ.Tullio's cabinet. Pat has served on the college's alumni board, been recipient of the col­ lege's 60th Anniversary Achievement Award, and, in 1988, received the Distinguished Alumni of the Year Award. Liebel has distinguished herself in service to her city, college and profession and, as such, has received numer­ ous local and state awards. She is a recipient of the Coveted Liberty Bell Award presented by the Erie County Bar Association. In 1987, she was elected the first woman president in the eighty-five year history of the Erie Area Chamber of Commerce and named "Woman of the Year" by the Erie and Chautauqua Magazine. "Pat brings over 38 years of administrative experience to the position. Pat will truly be an asset. I look forward to working with her to serving our diverse alumni popu­ lation as we position the college for the challenges of the 21st century/' said Gary Bukowski, director of institu­ tional advancement. Pat is busy planning Homecoming and Parents Week­ end 1990 and can be reached by calling the alumni rela­ tions office at (814) 825-0248.

CDs ADDED TO WMCE COLLECTION When WXTA changed to a country format in September 1989, it had 600 com­ pact discs (CDs) with music from its old format. These CDs are valued at approxi­ mately $4,200. Mercyhurst paid only $1,500 to acquire the collection. "When WXTA went to a country format, I thought about donating our previous adult contempo­ rary/rock collection to a college or univer­ sity because campus radio stations are good places for us to draw people from, " said Bob Winters, president of WXTA-FM, Country 98. "As a broadcaster, I appreci­ ate having a training ground outside of commercial broadcasting that prepares students for jobs in radio." WXTA is also interested in Mercyhurst's co-op/intern­ ship program for its communications majors. "Because of its new format, WMCE relies a great deal on donors to upgrade its collection," says John Leisering, station manager and instructor in the communi­ cations department. Other WMCE donors CDs Galore: Reaping the benefits of a change in format are (from left to right) WMCE Station include Jack Williams, director, chemistry Manager Tony Zgela, Program Director Glenn Ondick and Music Director Garth McCurdy. and physics department, Barbara Wood, The president of the station who gave away the CDs, Robert Winters from WXTA-FM, Country administrative assistant, financial aid, and 98 is third from left. the Sisters of Mercy/Preston Hall.

MERCYHURST MAGAZINE SPRING 1990 15 FOOTBALL finished with a disappointing 25-35 Conference Tournament after losing to record. Laryn Gruseck '93 and Jodi The Lakers didn't let "opening season Pitt-Johnstown, 76-69. The team went on jitters" distract them as they claimed their McGill '93 were selected to all-tourna­ to play in the ECAC conference tourna­ first three victories against Waynesburg ment teams at Edinboro University and ment where they were eliminated by St. College (34-13), Grove City (31-17) and Clarion University, respectively. Becky Michaels of Vermont. The Lady Lakers Duquesne University (27-0). The team's Schmidt '92 was selected to all-tourn- finished the regular season ranked 5th in first loss occurred against Division III ment teams at Carnegie Mellon Univer­ the East by the NCAA Regional Basket­ perennial power Dayton University (0- sity, Edinboro University, John Fisher ball Committee. Lisa Maxson '90 was 49). From there, the team chalked two University and the Ashland Classic named to the Mideast Collegiate All- more wins against Buffalo State (38-20) Tourney. In spite of the discouraging Conference team and the Kodak Ail- and Capital University (14-0), and three season, the team is young with no gradu­ American Regional team. losses against Geneva College (14-29), ating seniors, and looks forward to a University of Buffalo (6-45) and Brock- competitive campaign next fall. LISA MAXSON port State (27-42). The Lakers ended the The basketball jer­ season with a 5-4 record. Three players FALL WRAP-UP sey of three-time Ail- were selected to the Eastern Collegiate Three head coaches ended their coach­ American Lisa Max- Athletic Conference honor roll: Jeff An- ing careers at Mercyhurst with the con­ son '90 was retired to drejchak '90, Vaughn Jones '90 and Sam clusion of the fall season: head football the Mercyhurst dis­ Carroll '92. coach Ken Brasington; women's soccer play cases after a rec­ coach Andrew Roth and women's vol­ ord-breaking career. WOMEN'S SOCCER leyball coach Chuck Fleet. Maxson holds several The new football coach for the Lakers women's basketball The women's soccer team ended its is Jim Chapman. Chapman served as records including top 1989 season at the Eastern Collegiate head football coach at Case Western scorer, field goal per­ Athletic Conference Division II champi­ Reserve University (CWRU) from 1982 centage, blocked onship tournament against the Lady until 1986. During this five-year period, shots and rebounds. This is the first time Cadets of Army 2-1. Former head coach Chapman had the highest win percent­ in Mercyhurst sports history that a Andy Roth said," We were 14-5, and it age in the state of Ohio. The CWRU team player's jersey has been retired. "Maxson was an outstanding season. We partici­ was consistently ranked in the "Top 10" left here as the leading women's scorer pated in the playoffs, which proved we nationally, winning two conference with over 2,000 points," said head coach are definitely one of the best 10 or 15 championships. "College administrators Luke Ruppel. "She is a tough player, teams in the country." He feels that "the supported Champman's appointment we're going to miss her." Lady Lakers will be competing for a na­ because of his reputation for recruiting tional championship in the next two quality student athletes at Case," said years." Leading the scoring for the Lady Dr. William P. Garvey. Chapman was MEN'S HOCKEY Lakers was Veronica Sansom '92 with selected from over 80 applicants from all The Laker icemen took the hockey 11 goals and 5 assists followed by Joanne over the country. world by storm as they ended their sea­ Connely '90 with 7 goals and 4 assists. son with an 18-8-4 record. In their first Sansom and Andrea Colaurotolo '92 Chapman recently announced his new year of play-off eligibility, the team won received first team Northeast District II football coaching staff. It consists of Don its first post-season game in dramatic All Regional honors while Connelly and Clarico, defensive coordinator; Dave fashion. The young Lakers defeated the Leanne Henner'93 received second team Curtis '83, linebacker coach; Joe Sanf ord veteran Skating Dutchmen of Union honors. from McDowell High School, secondary College 5-4. This was the first home coach; and Mark McNellie from Fair­ play-off loss for Union in the history of mont State University, defensive line its tradition-laden program. The team MEN'S SOCCER coach. The offensive coaching staff will advanced to the semi-finals where they Trevor Warren's men's soccer team include Sam Rotella from the University were defeated by Geneseo College 3-2. won its last four games of the season to of Kentucky, as offensive line coach; Dave Four players were chosen as Player of finish with a record of 12-7-2. Liam Bar­ Armstrong '86 as offensive back coach; The Week during the season by the East­ ron lead the team in scoring and was the Marty Trubiano a graduate assistant ern Collegiate Athletic Conference: Gary only freshman awarded All-Area hon­ from Willoughby, OH, as receiver coach; Bowles '91, Scott Burfoot '92, Troy ors. Five members of the team were and head coach Jim Chapman as offen­ Winch '93 and Tom Decoteau '93. given All-Conference first team honors: sive coordinator. Bowles was awarded second team hon­ forward John Melody '90, stopper Larry ors on the ECAC All-Star team. Balkey '92, midfielders Nick Roberts '93 and John Shanahan '93 and forward WOMEN'S BASKETBALL The future of the program is very Liam Barron '93. An invitation to the Eastern Colle­ optimistic. Plans for an on-campus ice giate Athletic Conference (ECAC) Bas­ rink are in the early stages. "An ice rink ketball Tournament was delivered to would allow us to have more home VOLLEYBALL Mercyhurst with the Lady Lakers name games," said hockey coach Rick Gotkin. The women's volleyball team finished on it for the second straight season. The "It would also allow us to have a stable its season with a victory against East team finished its regular season with an practice schedule. A rink wouldn't just Stroudsburg. Battling through a gruel­ overall record of 17-10. The Hurst fin­ benefit the college hockey program, it ing 60-game schedule, the Lady Lakers ished second in the Mideast Collegiate would benefit the entire community."

16 MERCYHURST MAGAZINE SPRING 1990 NEWS IN ALUMNI RELATIONS The alumni office has been hopping with activity since the completion of our successful fall events (Homecom­ ing and Parents Weekend). The new year began with another extremely successful annual Alumni Phonathon. Thanks to hard-working alumni and student callers, the $60,000 goal was surpassed (see related article on this page). The Career Resource Center (CRC) is now operative. To date, more than 70 alumni have returned the networking data cards. Several have noted job open­ ings and/or a willingness to act as hosts/hostesses or student advisors. Many others have shown an interest in finding jobs in various fields. We have Calling for dollars (from left to right) are Bonnie Morton George '80 and Lance J. Lavrinc '83, attempted to send responses by return members of the Young Alumni Team. mail to those looking for positions. Although many of you have received PHONATHON 1990 cards indicating that we currently have no openings in a specific area, we en­ An outstanding response from alumni and parents during the recent Phonathons has courage you to be patient. We receive provided beneficial support to the 24th annual Alumni Fund. Pledges from alumni an average of 4-5 postings a week, and amounted to more than $52,000 with parents pledging an additional $10,000. "This support we will continue to update those cards from alumni and parents is very gratifying, especially considering that more than 500 that are currently on file in the CRC as alumni and parents had given over $43,000 in advance of the calling," said Bonnie Clark '84, new positions come to our attention. director of alumni relations. "Of that amount, $34,000 was raised as a result of the end-of- If you did not receive a networking the-year alumni letter under the able leadership of Mary Ann Baldauf '85 and Dario data card with your last Mercyhurst Cipriani '74. Magazine, take heart. We have had more Of the more than $60,000 raised from phonathon efforts to date, most will be allocated than 100 blank cards returned, which to annual fund scholarships that directly benefit current students in financing their apparently fell out of the magazine education. A small portion of the monies raised will go to restricted scholarships and during delivery. If you would like to departmental equipment. receive a card, please call the alumni As always, the tremendous effort on the part of over 100 student and alumni volunteers office at 814-825-0538. We will be happy contributed to the success of the phonathon. This year, two teams of alumni called their to send you one. classmates. Callers from the alumni board team included: Lance J. Lavrinc '83 and Joan For those who have indicated an in­ Kostolansky Evans '60, co-chairpersons of Phonathon 1990; Sr. M. Damien Mlechick '56, terest in acting in an advisory capacity who surpassed her previous year's total of $8,000; Sr. Rebecca Burke '84, Jim Sabol '70, Sr. for students interested in their field, we Mary Lawrence Franklin '41 and Sally Carlow Kohler '51. Callers representing the 10-Year are compiling a list for use by the career Club included: Bonnie Morton George '80, Anne O'Neill Klemensic '81, David Arm­ services office in matching students with strong '86, Jim Whitley '89 and Tom Dore' 81. alumni advisors. Thank you for your "We in the development office have nothing but praise for the outstanding volunteer interest in helping students. support of alumni and students in helping to make Phonathon 1990 a great success," said The new year also brought with it Gary L. Bukowski '73, director of institutional advancement. the kick off of the second annual senior project. The Class of 1990 has chosen a fountain to be erected in Garvey Park as their project. At the center of the foun­ MARK LLOYD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND tain will be a Celtic cross. This is an Donations are being accepted from This scholarship is being established to ambitious project for which the seniors alumni and friends of Mark Lloyd '74 for keep Mark's memory alive by providing hope to raise approximately $2,500. If a scholarship fund started in his name. scholarship aid to students majoring in successful, the project will provide an Mark Lloyd was one of the first males to voice at the D'Angelo School of Music. aesthetically appealing focal point for study voice at Mercyhurst. His first per­ Contributions can be sent to the institu­ the center of the campus and will be a formance at the college, "O Holy Night," tional advancement office or to Mark lasting tribute to the Class of 1990. was sung at the Christmas Dinner in 1970 Zine, 5733 Holden Street, Apt. #C, Pitts­ and his last was at his graduation mass in burgh, PA 15232. the chapel. Mark died April 21, 1989.

MERCYHURST MAGAZINE SPRING 1990 17 HITTING THE ROAD THIS ACTIVITIES OF THE 10-YEAR CLUB ATTENTION ALUMNAE! SUMMER? The 10-Year Club, Mercyhurst's social Were you an Extension Lay Volunteer club for young Erie alumni, has had a The November issue of U.S. News and with the Catholic Church Extension Soci­ busy winter. They sponsored a get-to­ World Report stated that "the best deal (in ety during the 1960s? If so, the society gether following the Mercyhurst vs. discount hotel programs) is available wishes to invite you to a reunion to be Gannon basketball game on Jan. 30 in the through Quest, a discount travel pro­ held at Loyola University in Chicago from Faculty Dining Room. The event was gram whose members pay $99 a year and June 30 to July 1. This reunion will mark attended by over 65 alumni, faculty and get a 50 percent discount at Holiday Inns, the 30th anniversary of this program. For staff from the college. Hiltons and other large chains. more information, contact the Extension Quest now has 1,500 quality hotels On Sun., Feb. 4, several members of Society at 35 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, and motels available in the U.S., Canada the 10-Year Club pitched in to help with IL 60601 or call 312-236-7240. and Mexico. Quest guarantees your sat­ phoning during the 10th annual alumni isfaction or your money back, no ques­ phonathon. This was the first time the tions asked. Now Mercyhurst College young alumni group had an organized alumni can obtain a one-year member­ team, and they were successful in raising ship in Quest for only $19.95. Renewals almost $3,000 in pledges. Tom Dore '81 OUR APOLOGIES for Mercyhurst members will be $19.95 was the high caller for the 10-Year team The institutional advancement for one year or $49.95 for three years. with $1,035. office sends its apologies to Mrs. On Sat., Feb. 17, the young alumni If interested, send your check for Barbara Ann Gutowski Johnson '69 group sponsored a winter event — an $21.90 ($19.95 plus $1.95 processing and for not listing her name on the evening at the Erie Panthers hockey game handling fee), payable to Destinations, "Donor" pages of the last issue of followed by a gathering for fun and food Inc., care/of Mercyhurst Quest Offer, the Mercyhurst Magazine. We appre­ at Scully's Pub. About 50 tickets were Destinations, Inc., P.O. Box 871, Yakima, ciate all the support alumni have sold for this event and those in atten­ WA 98907. Or, call 1-800-782-9450 and given us over the years and, al­ dance had a good time catching up on use your Visa or Mastercard. Be sure to though, a name or two may be miss­ Mercyhurst news with fellow 10-Year give the number 1328, which identifies ing from our list, your generosity is Club members. you as a Mercyhurst alum. not forgotten. Interested in joining? Contact the alumni office. Announcing a new book to renew alryour old friendships. The 1991 Alumni Directory

Our 1991 alumni directory, that will include all living alumni, will soon be in production. The book will list each person alphabet­ ically, by class year and by current geographic location. Each member's home and business address and telephone numbers will also be recorded.

You'll be receiving a biographical information packet soon, so be sure to complete and return it promptly along with your order for a softbound or hardbound copy - and get back in touch with those old friends.

18 MERCYHURST MAGAZINE SPRING 1990 COLLEGE SEAL LAKER LEGEND GET-TOGETHER The seal of Mercyhurst College On Sat., Jan. 13, the second annual Laker was designed in 1926 and ex­ Legend game was held on the Mercyhurst presses the commitment to servic­ campus. The Laker Legend game features bas­ ing human minds and spirits. Now ketball alumni playing in teams against each you can get the popular counted other. The game takes place before the men's cross-stich kit of the Mercyhurst basketball game. This year, 16 former basket­ College Seal through the alumni ball players returned for the event. Returning to office. The kit, which comes with play (with much huffing and puffing!) were: a 14-inch aida cloth, blue and green Jon Berkley '86, Jamie Borowicz '82, Steve floss, a needle, graph, and instruc­ Brandon '75, Rod Cof field '85, Mike Emick '75, tions, which includes shipping and Darell Grafius, John Green '85, Bill Hall '83, handling. Finished size of the work Rich Lipscomb '89, Jim Mahoney '75, Jim is 8 x 10 inches. If you wish to McElreth Jr. '80, Nate Morgan '83, Paul Quinn purchase a kit, send your request, '82, and Bob Repko '76. along with your check for $7.50, to Following the Mercyhurst vs. Aldelphi bas­ the alumni office, Mercyhurst ketball game, the "Legends" were treated to a College, Glenwood Hills, Erie, PA reception in the Grotto Dining Room along with 16546. Your kit will be sent by faculty, administration and staff, and members return mail. of the current Laker men's basketball team.

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MERCYHURST MAGAZINE SPRING 1990 19 NANCY (NOLAN) NORBERG '64 is 1950's presently completing her master of arts JUDITH PITNEY '67 has MARLENE (DeMATTIA) PAPPANO degree at Indiana University of Pennsyl­ assumed the position of '54 returned to graduate school three vania, where she earned a degree in director of planning and years ago after raising her family. Mar­ consumer service in 1979. Nancy, who administrative services, lene attended Brockport University and has spent the last several years involved office of the vice president served an internship at Park Ridge Chemi­ in community action in the areas of alco­ for research, The Univer­ cal Dependency Hospital (for drug and hol and drug-related problems, is pres­ sity of Michigan. In this alcohol addicts). She is now employed ently working as project coordinator for capacity, Judith supervises there as an outpatient group therapist IUP's Employee Assistance Program the planning, budget, fi­ and is qualifying to take the state C.A.C. Grant. Nancy and her husband, Edward, nancial management, personnel and facilities test for accreditation in counseling. Mar- have two grown children: son, Kent, is areas for the several research units reporting lene recently received a promotion and married and working in the restaurant to the vice president. She also manages the will be responsible for two phases of a field in California; and daughter, Roberta, university's cost-sharing account, serves as af­ four-phase year-long pilot project to re­ is completing her master's in interna­ firmative action coordinator for all OVPR units, search the results of keeping patients in tional affairs at IUP. The Norbergs reside and oversees all personnel functions concern­ treatment for six months or longer. She is at 717 Chestnut St., Indiana, PA 15701. ing primary research personnel. Judith serves compiling a book that will document her on the five-member Management Incentives CAROL (FULLER) PALCIC '64 is the findings and recommendations. Marlene Task Force chaired by the provost, and pre­ national PC support coordinator for the has two grown children; her son is an pares special interpretative/analtyical reports Health Sciences Division of Eastman attorney in Buffalo, NY, and her daugh­ and recommendations for the vice president. . Kodak Company. Carol and husband, ter is a social worker. Both are married Prior to this appointment, Judith spent two Bill, celebrated their 25th wedding anni­ and have children. Marlene resides at 228 years as a full-time doctoral student in the versary in February. They have two chil­ Brush Hollow Rd., Rochester, NY 14626. Ph.D. program in higher education, The Uni­ dren: Kevin, a graduate of the University versity of Michigan, and research associate, KATHLEEN (CANADA) BORING '56 of Dayton; and Leighanne, who is cur­ National Center for Research to Improve was honored by the Student Council of rently a junior at Mercyhurst. The Palcics Postsecondary Teaching and Learning. She is Coral Springs High School during reside at 159 Mountain Ash Dr., Roches­ presently working on her dissertation, entitled, "Teacher Appreciation Week." During ter, NY 14615. the surprise ceremony, teachers were "Creative Tension in Colleges and Universi­ JUDITH (FELDBAUER) BRODY'65and credited with having exhibited exemplary ties: Exploring the Significance of the Concept husband, Frederick, will celebrate their contributions to the educational program, in a New Setting." Judith's current address is silver wedding anniversary on Aug. 14, and were presented with memorabilia 881 Greenhills Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48105. 1990. The Brodys have three children; from their alma maters as a sign of grati­ one is a graduate of West Point, one is a tude from their students. Kathleen was graduate of Indiana University of Penn­ nia. Mary Ann resides with husband, presented a Mercyhurst T-shirt, can sylvania and the youngest is a senior in David, at 4621 Covert Circle, Erie, PA holder and alumni bumper sticker. She high school. Judith was a substitute 16509. resides with her husband, Robert, at 2550 teacher for 19 years while raising her NE 35th St., Lighthouse Point, FL 33064. children and has been teaching full-time for the past five years in the St. Mary's 1970's 1960's area school system. The Brodys reside at GEORGE A, 123 West Arch St., St. Mary's, PA 15857. HUGHES '70 was VIRGINIA (FOHT) STRUCKER '60 is MARY ANN (SABOLSKY) SIECZKA presented the Ohio proud to announce that third-generation Music Education As­ females of the Foht family are pursuing '65 is the proud owner of "Togs-N- Things," a children's clothing store in sociation's Outstand­ college educations. Her daughters, Eliza­ ing Music Educator beth Jane Strucker and Erin Cronin Southold, NY. Celebrating this store's third anniversary in April, Mary Ann for 1990 Award at the Strucker, are a sophomore and freshman, group's state confer­ respectively, at Delray Beach Florida. and husband, Joseph, previously owned a toy store in that area. The Sieczkas ence in Dayton, OH, Virginia's mother is MARY (CRONIN) on Feb. 3. George, a teacher with the FOHT '32. Virginia resides with hus­ currently reside at 6285 New Suffolk Ave., Mattituck, NY 11952. Youngstown Public Schools, is in his 14th band, William, and youngest daughter, year as director of vocal music at Chaney Alison Chase Strucker, at 2001 NW 1st ANN FRANCES COMSTOCK '68 re­ High School, where he also taught drama Ave., Delray Beach, FL 33444. cently received a master of education de­ for eight years. In being named for this MARILYN (SULLIVAN) COSITTI, gree from Edinboro University of Penn­ honor, it was noted that George has con­ Ph.D. '64 was recently awarded a doctor sylvania. Ann currently resides at 2211 sistently demonstrated exceptional teach­ of philosophy degree from the Univer­ Eastern Ave., Erie, PA 16510. ing and leadership abilities, as is reflected sity of Pittsburgh. Marilyn resides at 5443 MARY ANN (MORTON) BLILEY '69 by the distinguished record of accom­ Fairoak St., Pittsburgh, PA 15217. was awarded a master of science degree plishments and awards that have been from Edinboro University of Pennsylva- earned by the vocal music program at

20 MERCYHURST MAGAZINE SPRING 1990 Chaney High School under his direction. tor with the Art Education Office of the RICK GUZAK '76 is employed by Inter­ Locally he is remembered for his many Dade County Public Schools (DCPS) in national Paper's advertising department appearances with the Gannon and Mer- Miami, FL. He is responsible for the DCPS (Hammermill Papers Division) in Mem­ cyhurst College theatre groups, his for­ Museum Education Program which is phis, TN. In this capacity, Rick's respon­ mation and direction of the civic cham­ specifically designed to provide art sibilities include production of all adver­ ber choir, 'The Gathering" (1973-1975), museum experiences and hands-on ac­ tising and sales promotional materials and his direction of "Godspeed" (1971- tivities related to the visual arts curricu­ for use in the sales field. Rick resides with 1972), a high school-aged orchestra and lum. The program involves the participa­ his wife, Cynthia, at 2540 Kilgore Cove, chorus. George and his wife, Pat, reside tion of 13 museums and galleries in the Memphis, TN 38133, and is interested in at 43 McArthur Dr., Youngstown, OH metropolitan-Miami area and served hearing from other 'Hurst grads and 44512. 26,000 students during the 1988 / 89 school friends. MARGARET (EDWARDS) MORI- year. Actively involved in visual arts MARK HINKSON '76 has been pro­ ARTY '70 has been elected president of advocacy and support, Bill is currently moted to manager of international pro­ the Junior League of Buffalo, NY. Peg president of the Dade County Art Educa­ grams and business support at General resides with her husband, Robert, and tion Association and president-elect of Electric's (GE) transportation systems children, Kathleen, 14, Matthew, 13, and the Florida Art Education Association. finance operation in Erie. In this position, Thomas, 9, at 119 Oakland Place, Buffalo, An accomplished painter and designer, Mark serves as financial liaison for GE's NY 14222. he is represented in a number of interna­ Campinas, Brazil and Montreal, Quebec tional private collections. Bill received facilities. He also provides key financial KAREN (JORDT) SOBOLSKI '71 re­ his graduate degree from Florida Inter­ analyses for the operation's business de­ cently received state certification in ther­ national University in Miami, and was velopment manager. Mark graduated apeutic recreation, and has just begun presented their Outstanding Alumni from General Electric's Financial Man­ work as a part-time therapeutic recrea­ Award in 1989. His current address is agement Studies Program in 1982. He re­ tion director at Cromwell Crest Conva­ 2539 South Bayshore Dr., Apt. #426, sides with his wife, Trina, and their chil­ lescent Center in Cromwell, CT. Karen Coconut Grove, FL 33133. dren, Thomas, 4, and Courteney, 2, at and husband, John, reside with their three 1628 Winslow Dr., Erie, PA 16509. children, Christine, 14, John Jr., 12, and SHELLE (LICHTENWALTER) BAR­ Andrea, 8, at 31 Penny Corner Rd., Port­ RON '74 was a 1989 recipient of a fellow­ SHIRLEY PASSLE land, CT 06480. ship/residency to the Brandy wine Insti­ HORDINSKI'76was tute (for printmaking) in Philadelphia. BARBARA (LYON) ANDREWS '73 has the recipient of the The fellowship is international in scope 1989 Certificate of been promoted to team manager with and awarded to not more than 15 artists Mary Kay Cosmetics and was awarded a Excellence for Out­ each year. Also during 1989, Shelle par­ standing Achieve­ red Pontiac GrandAm. Barbara resides ticipated in the National Invitational with husband, Bruce, and daughters ment (in fiber) at the Exhibition at Penn State University, re­ International Art Bridget, 9, and Beth, 7, at 326 Courtney ceived the 1989 NEA Mid-Atlantic Fel­ Place, Wexford, PA 15090. Competition in New lowship for works-on-paper (with York. In addition, her piece, "She I," was GARY L. BUKOW- collaborator DANIEL BURKE '69), was pictured in the Fall 1989 publication Bas- SKI '73, director of included in the exhibition, "Women Art­ kelmaker, under the "Up and Coming institutional advance­ ists of Western Pennsylvania," took two Artists" section. This work is a coiled ment at the college, juror's cash awards at regional exhibi­ basket covered with leather and embel­ was sworn in for his tions, and participated in the Three Riv­ lished with feathers, beads, paper bundles fourth four-year term ers Juried Exhibition and the 79th An­ and waxed linen. Shirley was also re­ on Erie County Coun­ nual at the Carnegie Museum in Pitts­ cently awarded a master of arts degree cil in January, and was burgh. Her plans for 1990 include two from Edinboro University of Pennsylva­ selected vice-chair­ exhibitions (with Daniel Burke), at Mill- nia. She currently resides at 306 East 39 man of the council. Gary and his wife, ersville University Gallery and also St., Erie, PA 16504. ROBERTA (DONLEY) BUKOWSKI '78, C.A.G.E. in Cincinnati, OH. Shelle re­ reside with their two sons, Ryan Michael, sides with husband, GERARD T. BAR­ DEBBIE (MATTES) 3, and Michael Richard, five months, at RON '73 at RD #2, Box 176, Indiana, PA KULIG "76 operates 4210 Briggs Ave., Erie, PA 16504. 15701. two home-based busi­ nesses: "Bite By Byte," WILLIAM CHIODO '73 has been se­ PAMELA MAZZONI '75 is presently a nutrition consulting lected to receive the National Art Educa­ employed by Step by Step, Inc., Pitts­ firm; and "That Per­ tion Association Award as the Southeast­ burgh, as a resident counselor in a group fect Gift," a gift basket ern Museum Art Educator for 1990. This home for mentally retarded adult females. business. In this sec­ award is given to art educators who Pamela is working toward eligibility as a ond endeavor, Debbie achieve outstanding accomplishments qualified mental retardation program­ produces over 400 baskets per month. and exemplary service throughout the mer. Her current residence is 115-1/2 Debbie and husband, Michael, are the United States and Canada. Awardees are Maple Terrace, Pittsburgh, PA 15211. proud parents of Allison, 6, and infant selected by committees of the state/prov­ WESLEY PAUL BOSSMAN '76 was son, Ryan Michael. The Kuligs reside at ince art education associations and will recently awarded a master of arts degree 5205 Richardson Dr., Fairfax, VA 22032. be presented their awards at the National from Edinboro University of Pennsylva­ Art Education Association convention JAY A. SCALISE '76 is employed at nia. Wesley resides at RD #1, Bunce Rd., American Sterilizer, Erie, as manager of held in Kansas City, MO, in April 1990. Frewsburg, NY 14738. Bill holds the position of museum educa­ marketing support programs. Jay and his wife, DARBY (PATTON) SCALISE '81,

MERCYHURST MAGAZINE SPRING 1990 21 reside with sons Jason, 14, Douglass, 6, rapher. He has also been appointed cho­ CYNTHIA FAUN SOPHER '80 received and identical twins, James and Daniel, 3, reographer for the Savoy Company, a master of science degree in home eco­ at 3128 Zimmerly Rd., Erie, PA 16506. Philadelphia's noted Gilbert and Sulli­ nomics education on Dec. 16,1989. She DARYL T. PIERCE, DMD '77 is pleased van theatre company. Bob resides at 3412 has accepted a full-time position with to announce his continuation of Dr. Carl Ainslie St., Philadelphia, PA 19129. Gaston County School District in North P. Pommer's Family Dental Practice in Carolina. Cindy resides with husband, Erie, beginning Jan. 1, 1990. He will be Ricky Massey, and stepchildren, Stephen, accepting new patients in addition to 1980's 8, Chucky, 7, and Amber, 5, at 2300 Ken- seeing Dr. Pommer's former patients. NICHOLAS GRANDINETTI '80 has drick Rd., Gastonia, NC 28054. Daryl and his wife, PATRICIA accepted a position as general manager NANCY (FOUST) VOLK '80 is pres­ (HASTINGS) PIERCE '78 hope to hear of Pizzeria Uno at the Galleria at South ently supervisor of a diagnostic labora­ from classmates in Erie now that they Pointe in Mt. Lebanon, PA. Prior to this, tory at Allegheny General Hospital in have relocated to this area. The Pierces Nich held positions at the Marriott and Pittsburgh. Nancy and husband, Tim, reside with their two daughters, Alison, the Hyatt corporations. Nich and wife, reside at 509 Center Ave., Carnegie, PA 3, and Julie, 2, at 1866 East Lake Rd., Erie, DONNA (ZAFFINA) GRANDINETTI 15106. PA 16511. '79, reside at 822 Carriage Circle, Pitts­ burgh, PA 15205. CLAUDIA (ENGLERT) ALLER '82 and JOHN ZUCCONI '77 is a territory man­ husband, Timothy, recently moved to ager for a major tobacco company cover­ MARK J. HARDNER '80 recently re­ the Jackson, MS, area where she is em­ ing parts of Virginia, Maryland and West ceived a master of science degree in civil ployed as a vice president of sales at Virginia. John and wife, Susan, have two engineering from the University of Pitts­ Eastover Bank. The Allers now make their sons: Michael, 7, and Adam, 3. The Zuc- burgh. Mark resides with wife, SUSAN home at 340 Arbor Dr., #243, Ridgeland, conis reside at 301 Victoria Dr., Bridge- (WILLIAMS) HARDNER '80, at 245 MS 39157. Woodridge Dr., Carnegie, PA 15106. water, VA 22812. TERESA (BOROWSKI) TAYLOR '82 is REV. ANGELEE (SMITH) BENNER- KATHY HEALY '80 has been hired as an currently employed in the accounting SMITH '78 is completing her third year environmental health technician with the department of Irwin Management Com­ as pastor of St. Luke's U.C.C. Church. Westchester County Department of pany, a family-owned financial manage­ Angelee and her husband, Al, invite vis­ Health/Bureau of Environmental Qual­ ment firm. Teresa and husband, Dirk, its or calls from fellow Mercyhurst alums ity. She also recently received a master's reside with their infant son, Michael, at to their home at P.O. Box 632, Revere, PA degree in environmental management 1021 North 675 West, Columbus, IN 18953. from Montclair (NJ) State College. Kathy 47201. resides at 280 West St., Apt. 11 B, Mount ELLEN (FREITAG) FRANKLIN '78 Kisco, NY 10549. BRIAN J. CHURCH '83 is manager of owns and operates a jewelry business in organizational development for Collins the Los Angeles area and will extend KATHLEEN BOWEN-LOPER '80 re­ Foods International, Marina del Rey, C A. wholesale prices to Mercyhurst alums. ceived a master of education degree from In this capacity, he is responsible for She frequents the Erie area and would Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. managing OD interventions in the com­ like to hear from old friends. Ellen and Kathleen resides with husband, Larry, at pany's three divisions. Brian is also cur­ husband, Steve, reside at 6615 Sausalito 4447 Holiday Dr., Erie, PA 16506. rently attending Loyola Marymount Ave., West Hills, CA 91307. MICHAEL J. PHIL­ University's graduate program in guid­ THERESA (KRESINSKI) PALLARDY LIPS '80 was selected ance and counseling. His wife, SALLY '78 is employed by Columbia Gas of by Outstanding (LONG) CHURCH '83, is corporate Kentucky, Inc. Theresa and her husband, Young Men of Amer­ controller for Winger Development Stephen, reside at 3521 Brookview Dr., ica to receive their Company, Torrance, CA. Sally recently Lexington, KY 40517. 1989 award for his passed the California Real Estate Exam work as program di­ and is working toward obtaining a Cali­ GARY CALABRESE '79 completed rector of the Tempo- •HHL—JI fornia Broker's License. Brian and Sally additional study at Cleveland State and rary New York State Commission on the reside at 24828 Oak St., Lomita, CA 90717. has been certified as a physical therapist. Bicentennial of the United States DAVID CURTIS '83, assistant football He was recently named d irector of sports Constitution. Michael currently works medicine for Mount Sinai Hospital in coach at Mercyhurst, has been named for the Eli I. Taub law firm in Schenec­ linebacker coach for the 1990/91 season. Cleveland. Gary's wife, LINDA tady, NY, and will complete his law (BODDORF) CALABRESE '82 works Dave's current residence is 1943 West 36 degree at Western New England School St., Erie, PA 16508. part-time for Fabri-Center of America, of Law in December. He has recently Inc. The Calabreses reside with their chil­ been licensed as an associate referee with TONI DILLON '83 received a Special dren, Elizabeth Ann, 2, and infant son, the United States Rowing Organization, Commendation Award naming her Philip Michael, at 5699 Wellington, and currently resides at 28 Old Fort Ave., Burton Elementary School's "Teacher of Lyndhurst, OH 44124. Schenectady, NY 12306. the Year" in May 1989. Toni has been ROBERT R.MIKRUT teaching socially/emotionally disturbed SUSAN (CAVALANCI A) POWELL '80 first through fifth graders for six years '79 was recently named has been a teacher for the past nine years artistic director of the and resides at 709 East 24 St., Erie, PA in the Ashtabula Area City School Sys­ 16503. Neshaminy Valley tem. Susan and husband, Adrian, have Music Theatre in Lang- two daughters, Jamie Marie, 2, and baby, ROBERT J. FESSLER '83 is currently horne, PA, assuming Karla Nicole. The Powells reside at 2010 employed as sales manager at Lamar the dual role of staging West 9 St., Ashtabula, OH 44004. Advertising Corporation, and has held director and choreog­

22 MERCYHURST MAGAZINE SPRING 1990 this position since August 1988. Robert special education at Edinboro University the present, she has been employed by and wife, THERESA (WESTON) and is employed part-time by the Dr. Marine Midland Bank, also in Buffalo, as FESSLER '84, are interested in hearing Gertrude A. Barber Center as a relief a department administrative assistant for from Mercyhurst alums living in the aide. Leslie resides with her husband, the consumer credit systems department. middle Tennessee area. They reside with Brian, at 2338 Saltsman Rd., Erie, PA Christie and husband, Daniel, reside in their two boys, Stephen, 2, and baby, 16510. Lackawanna, NY. Sean Richard, at 1509 Trailwood Court, JEAN (WEBER) LANDIS '85 is em­ MARY F. LONCHARIC '86 is fund Nashville, TN 37214. ployed as a dance instructor for the C.B. development and community relations KATHRYN FORD '83 was recently School of Gymnastics and Dance. Jean coordinator for Family Services in Erie. awarded a master of education degree and her husband, Jeffrey, reside at 4B She recently attended fundraising and from Edinboro University of Pennsylva­ Lumber Jack Circle, Horsham, PA 19044. marketing seminars at the National nia. She resides at 5820-D Westower Dr., GREGORY J. LINDNER '85 has been Family Services of American Biennial Richmond, VA 23225. named director of services at the Tampa Convention in Tampa, FL. Mary resides at 3425 Eliot Rd., Erie, PA 16508. ELAINE (GIONTI) REYES '83 is licenced Marriott Westshore. Gregory resides at in property and casualty insurance, and 5420 Deerbrooke Creek Circle, Tampa, LYNN PIOTROWICZ '86, former assis­ is currently employed by Ramapo Insur­ FL 33624. tant director of the Mercyhurst Adult ance Associates, Inc., in Oakland, NJ, as ROBERT G. NIES '85 has been trans­ College, has recently accepted a position an insurance agent. Elaine resides with ferred within International Technology at Lake Erie Institute of Rehabilitation. In her husband, Robert, at 13 McCormick Corporation to the Pittsburgh area. Bob is her new position as case manager, Lynn Rd., West Milford, NJ 07480. a geologist with the company. He and will coordinate intensive rehabilitation programs for individuals recovering from JAMES EDWARD STEEN '83 was re­ wife, MAUREEN (O'HARA) NIES '85, extensive head trauma. Lynn's current cently awarded a master of business are expecting their first child in Septem­ address is 1453 West 10 St., Apt. #9, Erie, administration degree from the Univer­ ber. Their new address is 129 Skyline Dr., PA 16502. sity of Pittsburgh. Jim and wife, CO­ Pittsburgh, PA 15239. LETTE (FUSCO) STEEN '83, reside at MARK PETRASEK '85 has recently RICK "RED" WIENCZKOWSKI '86 1834 Tilton Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15241. accepted a sales position with John Sex­ currently works as a parole/probation CARLA ANDERSON '84 has been pro­ ton and Company, and will be the repre­ officer for Erie County. His wife, JAN- moted to financial aid coordinator of the sentative for the central Pennsylvania ELL (HARRINGTON) WIENCZKOW­ Olean Branch Campus of Jamestown region. Mark and wife, LEIGH (KEN­ SKI '86, has just completed her master's Community College. Carla's present NEDY) PETRASEK '87, reside at 615 degree in elementary school administra­ address is 131 North Third St., Olean, NY Lynwood Dr., Boalsburg, PA 16827. tion at Edinboro University and is pres­ 14760. ently teaching at Clark Elementary School R. TODD SIPLE '85 received his general in Harborcreek as a learning disability WILLIAM NELSON '84 has been ac­ contracting license in March 1989, and, teacher. The Wienczkowskis reside at cepted to Georgetown Law School for fall subsequently, began a remodeling busi­ 5005 Zuck Rd., #122, Erie, PA 16506. term 1990. He will pursue his degree ness, specializing in old houses and apart­ evenings while continuing in his current ments. Todd presently engages two full- SHIRLEY WIL­ position as a market analyst at the Secu­ time and three part-time employees in LIAMS '86 has been rities and Exchange Commission. Wil­ this endeavor. In his free time, Todd en­ elected president of liam resides at 430 M St. SW, Apt. #705, joys playing slow-pitch softball and took the board of directors Washington, DC 20024. All-State honors in the Class C state tour­ of the D.W.I. Program, nament held in San Diego, CA, during Inc., a non-profit cor­ ROBERT ALAN SANTOS, JR '84 re­ the fall of 1988. His team took second poration that pro­ cently received a master of public and place, with Todd playing left field and vides court-man­ international affairs degree from the batting second. Todd resides at 21 High- dated education to University of Pittsburgh. Robert resides lauld Ave., Apt. #4, Burlingame, CA those convicted of DUI offenses in Erie at 507 Clifton Dr., Erie, PA 16505. 94010. County as a condition of their sentences. DONNA SATMARY '84 currently Shirley is presently an administrative works as a new product and media buyer DAVID ARM­ assistant in the administration of justice for the Suarez Corporation in Canton, STRONG '86 has graduate program at Mercyhurst Col­ OH. Donna's current address is 5916 been named offensive lege and chairs the Public Information Shakertown Dr., E-l 0, Canton, OH 44718. back coach for the and Education Committee of the D.W.I. Mercyhurst Lakers Task Force in Erie County. She serves on MARGARET M. (DOHERTY) SMITH football team for the the Lawyers' Auxiliary Board and is co- '84 is employed at the Marriott Corpora­ 1990/91 season. Dave, chairperson of the Center for Justice and tion Headquarters in Bethesda, MD, as a an Act 101 counselor Mental Health. Shirley and husband, micro-computer consultant. Margaret at the college, resides in Room 103 Dennis, reside at 3845 Beech Ave., Erie, and husband, Timothy, reside at 14914 McAuley, Mercyhurst College, Erie, PA PA 16508. Dinsdale Dr., Silver Spring, MD 20906. 16546. PATRICK ALLEN '87 is presently em­ LESLIE (CARLSON) DRUMM '85 is a CHRISTIE M. (SMITH) HENRY '86 ployed by Marriott Corporation as front special education teacher with the North­ was employed for two years as a com­ of house manager of the Pitney-Bowes west Tri-County Intermediate Unit at the puter operator and assistant system co­ Conference Center in Peach Tree City, Hamot/Harborcreek Youth Services ordinator for Lawley Service Insurance GA. Patrick and wife, Lori, reside at 450 Partial Program. She is in the process of Agency, Inc. in Buffalo, NY. From 1989 to Belle Dr., Fayetteville, GA 30214. completing work on a master's degree in

MERCYHURST MAGAZINE SPRING 1990 23 SHAWN M. FALCONE '87 was recently nology and is currently an ASCP certi­ Christopher Ellis '87 and Gianetta appointed to be assistant and tipstaff to fied medical technologist at Saint Vin­ "Gina" (Petrillo) Ellis '87 were married Judge Stephanie Domitrovich, Court of cent Health Center in Erie. Cheryl's cur­ on June 17,1989, in Meadville, PA. Common Pleas, Erie County Courthouse. rent address is 9848 Dewey Rd., Water- Michael David Hrusovsky '89 and Chap­ Shawn's current address is 4614 Basin ford, PA 16441. arral Acklin were married on Aug. 12, Circle, Erie, PA 16509. JOHN WIECEK '88 was recently selected 1989, at the home of the groom's parents KAREN (BURNETT) HUDLER '87 is as one of over 40 officers in the state of in Mentor, OH. employed as an interior designer with Ohio to attend the Southern Police Insti­ Theresa Kresinski '78 and Stephen J. the Integra Financial Corporation. She tute. The institute is held in Columbus, Pallardy exchanged vows on Nov. 25, resides with husband, Scott, at 3864 Gay OH, through the University of Louis­ 1989, at Assumption Church in Oil City, Rd., Erie, PA 16510. ville. John is enrolled in the 10-week PA. CHRISTOPHER J. SEMENTELLI '87 is course on staff and command officers administration. This program is specifi­ Christopher J. Sementelli '87and Cecilia currently an athletic trainer with the "Lee" Gwiazdowski '89 were united in Philadelphia Phillies and has been as­ cally designed for upper-level police management with emphasis on current marriage on Sept. 16, 1989, in Philadel­ signed to Clearwater, FL, for 1990. Chris­ phia, PA. topher and wife, CECILIA "LEE" policies and procedures in police admini­ (GWIAZDOWSKI) SEMENTELLI '89 stration. He currently resides at 7926 Rev. Angelee Smith '78 and Allen Ben- are in the process of moving to Florida. Hermitage, Concord, OH 44077. ner were married in Philadelphia on Oct. MICHAEL DAVID HRUSOVSKY '89 14,1989. Angelee and her husband have DENISE M. BERDIS '88 was recently taken the name Benner-Smith. Three promoted by the Marriott Corporation to is employed at the Marriott Marco Island Resort as assistant manager of house­ Mercyhurst grads, Katie McCaffrey '78, foodservice director of the Annie Penn Linda (McGinley) Dinnocenzo '78, and Memorial Hospital in Reidsville, NC. keeping. He resides with wife, Chapar­ ral, at 1534 Mainsail Dr., #9, Naples, FL Thersse Manning '80, took part in the Denise was previously chief clinical die­ ceremony. titian at Pulaski Community Hospital in 33961. Pulaski, VA. Her current address is 1100 CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON '89 has Christie M. Smith '86 and Daniel J. Crescent Dr., Apt. #2, Reidsville, NC been accepted into the firm of Paine Henry Jr., Esq. were united in marriage 27320. Webber, Inc. in Erie as a registered repre­ on Aug. 12, 1989. Their wedding was sentative. Chris currently resides at 1673 followed by a honeymoon trip to the KIM (BERGAMASCO) CROTTY '88 is Hawaiian Islands. currently a teacher at Grandview Ele­ Treetop, #8B, Erie, PA 16509. mentary School, Millcreek Township Jean Weber '85 married Jeffrey Landis School District. Kim and her husband, Wedding Bells on Nov. 12,1988. Dennis, reside at 960 West 9th St., Apt. #3, Lynda Zideil '88 and Tim Dietz were Erie, PA 16502. Best Wishes... united in marriage on Oct. 28,1989, at St. JULIE DAUER '88 and MARY ANN James Church in Pittsburgh, PA. Patrick Allen '87 exchanged vows with SULLIVAN '88 are presently working in Lori on Aug. 11,1989. Minneapolis as production assistants on Prince's next major motion picture, Kim Bergamasco '88 and Dennis Crotty Births "Graffiti Bridge." They also obtained were married on June 17,1989, in Christ Congratulations... small parts as extras in the film (watch for the King Chapel. them as two girls on the back of motor­ Linda Bukowski '85 married Daniel Michael J. Allen '85 and wife, Yvonne, cycles). Julie and Mary Ann share an Thomas Lipchik on Feb. 24, 1990, in St. twin son and daughter. apartment at 2510 Highway 100 South, Nicholas Church in Erie. Linda and Dan Mary Lynn (Miller) Baroffio '83 and #332, St. Louis Park, MN 55416. honeymooned on Grand Cayman Island. husband, Paul, a daughter, Alisa-Marie, LARRY DOMBROWSKI '88 has joined Karen Burnett'87and Scott Hudler were born Dec. 27,1989. the office of the Erie County district attor­ united in marriage in Christ the King Steven J. Borowski '85 and wife, Denae, ney as a county detective and driving Chapel on June 10,1989. a daughter, Morgan Elizabeth, born Nov. under the influence (DUI) coordinator. 14,1989. His responsibilities include investigation Leslie Carlson '85 wed Brian Drumm on of criminal activities for the district attor­ June 17, 1989, at Wayne Park Baptist Amy (Schultz) Breidenbach '81 and ney and supervision of the DUI law en­ Temple in Erie. husband, Michael, their first child, Emily forcement effort in Erie County. Larry Margaret M. Doherty '84 exchanged Ann, born Nov. 19,1989. resides at 11901 Hopson Hill Rd., Watts- vows with Timothy Robert Smith on Sept. Gary Calabrese '79 and Linda (Boddorf) burg, PA 16442. 23,1989, at Holy Cross Church, Fairview, Calabrse '82, their second child, Philip CHRISTOPHER ELLIS '87 is currently PA. Michael, born Dec. 6, 1989, weighing 7 employed as a loss prevention manager Michele Duval '85 and Daryl Georger, pounds, 3 ounces. Philip joins big sister, at Harry's Department Stores. His wife, hotel restaurant and institutional man­ Elizabeth Ann. GIANETTA "GINA" (PETRILLO) agement faculty member, were united in Ellen (Lynch) Carty '77 and husband, ELLIS '87, is attending Vermont law marriage on Aug. 25,1989, at Holy Cross Bill, their third son, Timothy William, school. The Ellis's reside at 49 S. Main St., Church in Fairview, PA. Michele and born May 25,1989, weighing 7 pounds, 1 Apt. B, Randolph, VT 05060. Daryl spent their honeymoon in Ber­ ounce. Timothy joins big brothers Mi­ CHERYL PATOKA '88 graduated from muda. chael, 5, and Kevin Patrick, 4. the Saint Vincent School of Medical Tech­

24 MERCYHURST MAGAZINE SPRING 1990 C. Michael Conroy '81 and Mary Lou seph, born Dec. 11, 1989, weighing 8 Hilbert '58 on the death of her mother, (Canan) Conroy '81, a son, Andrew pounds, 4 ounces. Dorothy Wahl. To Carol (Schaaf) Hirsch Michael, born April 15,1989, weighing 7 Martin M. "Mick" Stepnoski '85 and '84 on the death of her brother, Lee R. pounds, 13 ounces. Andrew was wel­ wife, Heidi, a daughter, Megan Eliza­ Schaaf. To Judy Horvath, housekeeping comed by big brother, Devin Charles, 2. beth, born Dec. 15, 1989, weighing 7 staff, on the death of her mother, Twila Cochran. To Barbara Keinath, house­ Rebecca (Fairchild) Costello '82 and pounds, 9 ounces. keeping department, on the death of her husband, Ron, a daughter, Karen Marie, Teresa (Borowski) Taylor '82 and hus­ sister-in-law, Mildred Johnson. To the born June 16, 1989. Karen joins sister, band, Dirk, a son, Michael, born May 6, Andrea, 4, and brother, Timothy, 2. family of Joseph Koskie '79. To Barbara 1989, weighing 8 pounds, 4 ounces. (Matts) Kolstee '59 on the death of her Robert Fessler '83 and Theresa (Weston) father. To Debbie (Mattes) Kulig '76 on Fessler '84, a son, Sean Richard, born the death of her mother, Mary Mattes. To Aug. 20, 1989. He joins big brother, Condolences Patricia E. Lawlor '65 on the death of her Stephen, 2. And our prayers... father, George E. Lawlor. To Elaine Mary (Radziszewski) Gerber '75 and (Cleveland) Loose '44 on the death of her husband, Allan, a son, Eric Michael, born To Tod C. Allen '75/90 (BA/MS) on the husband, William. To Sr. Mary Margaret Dec. 10, 1989, weighing 7 pounds, 6 death of his infant daughter, Tracey Moran '57, assistant in the curriculum ounces. Cecelia Allen. To Cynthia A. Belczyk '77 library, on the death of her brother, Robert on the death of her mother, Frances J. Moran. To Maureen (Hammond) Diane (Skladanowski) Jaskolka '70 and Belczyk. To Fred Brinchi, housekeeping Murphy '55 on the death of her father, husband, Gabriel, a son, Christian An­ department, on the death of his sister, Theodore E. Hammond. To Theresa drew, born Nov. 28, 1989, weighing 6 Elizabeth (Brinchi) Urevich. To Sr. Mary (Kresinski) Pallardy '78 on the death of pounds, 12 ounces. Christian joins big Paul Cutri OCD '54 on the death of her her father, Luke Kresinski. To Larie Pin- sister, Melanie Ann, 3. father, Paul Cutri. To Ann (Kennedy) tea, a member of the president's associ­ Gordon Karstedt '80 and Amy (Blood) Dattola '49 and Helen (Kennedy) Holli- ates, on the death of his sister, Sylvia Karstedt '80, their third child, Paula Beth, day '56 on the death of their father. To (Pintea) Smiley. To Judith Pitney '67 on born Jan. 6, 1990. Paula joins siblings Merrill "Bud" Dever, director of secu­ the death of her brother. To the family of Ellen, 4, and Charlie, 3. rity, on the death of his mother-in-law, Dolores (Kelley) Pote '39. To the family Mary (Wingerter) Knight '88 and hus­ Winifred R. Snyder. To Rita (Ressler) of Grayce-Marie (Souders) Reiser '36. band, David, their second son, Zachary Downey '38 on the death of her daughter, To Mary Jean (Broscoe) Rowe '54 on the James, born Jan. 28,1990. Mary Ellen Downey '63, and to Mary death of her husband, William. To Sr. Ellen's brothers, Daniel M. Downey '73, Josephine Songer '53 and her family on Debbie (Mattes) Kulig '76 and husband, Paul J. Downey '75 and Kevin Downey the death of her sister, Sr. Anita Songer Michael, a son, Ryan Michael, born July '81. To Judy (Brown) Dyer '87 on the '57. To Janet (Hall) Tabler '71 on the 4,1989. Ryan joins big sister, Allison, 6. death of her father, Bill Brown. To the death of her mother, Mildred Hall. To Melinda "Mini" (Mickler) Marcum '80 family of Perry W. Elderkin '84. To the Carl Triola, social work faculty member, and husband, Stephen, a son, Ryan Alex­ family of Concetta (Galbo) Frachella '34. and his wife, Bernadette "Bonnie" ander, born Oct. 20, 1989, weighing 7 To Sean Gates '93 on the death of his (Hordinski) Triola '68, on the death of pounds. Stephen was welcomed by big father. To Walter W. "Bill" Hale HI '79 his mother, Ann Marie Triola. To the sister, Elizabeth Ashley, 2. on the death of his father, Walter W. Hale family of Rosemary (Wiesen) Vorhaben Jr., and his grandfather, Walter W. Hale '59. Mary Cay (Marchione) Ricci '82 and Sr., a month later. To Elizabeth (Wahl) husband, Enio, a son, Christopher Jo­

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"EXPRESSION," an exhibition of new works of art by Mercyhurst College senior art majors, was displayed in the Cummings Gallery from March 11 to April 2. The exhibit was called one of the finest student show in years. The students and the faculty of the art department are to be praised for their hard work. Visual artists work long, hard hours in solitude to develop their talents and skills. The art exhibition is their first time to share this labor of love with the public. Expression included 45 ivorks in oils, acrylics, water colors, woodcuts, lithographs, photographs and sculptures. The eight young artists who presented their wonderful mixture of medium and subject matter are Debbie Smith, Colleen Feeney, Liz Richards, Leah Humphries, Laura Rush, Carrie Schmitt, Steve Campbell and Debra Rieger. The photo above shows a graphic translation of the struggle between life and death as shown through a child's eyes by Liz Richards. The colors black and white were used to strengthen the display of conflict. The artist purposely left it untitled so each person could interpret the work for him- or herself.