VOLUME Lll, NUMBER 25 DREX£L UNIVERSITY, PHILADELPHIA, PA. FRIDAY, MAY 14, 1976 Election Results Alumni Giving Lags by Shirley Singer give to Drexel has risen over the could influence the percentages. M iller Wins Only ten percent of Drexel's last two years. There still exists a However, one senior interviewed alumni gave to the annual alumni “big potential for improvement,” said that he would not give to by Dennis Myers fund last year. Of approximately according to William Davis, Vice Drexel as an alumnus because 17,000 graduates (50% of total President of University Relations. ‘‘We’ve paid for what we’ve gotten. Don Miller defeated his opponent alumni) solicited for funds. 3772 Davis hopes to invite alumni back We’re not getting any bargains as Jill Beinstein for student body responded with gifts. The year to the campus to show them the students. Everything they do they president in a heavier than usual before, only 2975 alumni con­ improvements and pr(^ess Drexel attempt to make profit. I>ook at the voter turnout, the TRIANGLE tributed to Drexel. has made over the years in both parking garage and cafeteria. 1 am learned Wednesday night. Also, the Drexel’s percentage of alumni buildings and educational methods. contributing to the class en­ new student government con­ who give to the university falls He feels that by giving alumni a dowment fund because the class stitution was ratified by a 272 to 59 below national averages. Lehigh sense of pride in the University, says what happens to the money. I vote. University, which President they will be more likely to con­ won’t contribute directly to the Miller,, the current junior class William Hagerty frequently cites as tribute. university.” Davis also noted that the alumni president, receive 291 votes to one of Drexel’s prime competitors, Another senior stated that he organizations are expanding and Beinstein’s 199. The TRIANGLE receive contributions to their an­ wouldn’t give to the fund because he becoming more active. Recently, and the Intrafraternity Council had nual alumni fund from 45% of their was not ‘‘pleased with the treat­ the Astro Club alumni who are endorsed the victor last week. In its alumni. This past year has been an ment received from both the faculty ‘‘prominent businessmen who have editorial supporting Miller the exception for Lehigh due to a and the administration. Drexel is made a mark in the world,” invited TRIANGLE also pledged to Capital Fund Drive. Thirty-eight too research-oriented and not new members to their group. scrutinize his administration with per cent of their alumni gave to the student-oriented. Until they change Several regional alumni clubs are more intensity than past ad­ alumni fund because many con­ their stand, they’ll get no money ministrations. Don Miller tributed to the Capital Fund Drive forming in the Washington and from me.” The heavier turnout may have He also re-emphasized his pledge to instead. St. Joseph’s College Baltimore area. Hopefully, one of aided Miller’s victory. According tc keep the students informed. “I want estimates 19-20% of their alumni the effects of these clubs will be to Most students (from all classes) Kevin Cunnion, election com­ a better working relationship with donate each year. This figure falls give alumni a greater feeling of who said they would not contribute mission chairperson, voting was up the media and student within the national average of 20% participation in the university. to Drexel as alumni felt they had 25% over last year. He also men­ organizations. I didn’t say it last for four-year liberal arts colleges. Davis also believes that besides already paid for their educations or tioned a larger segment of the IF week just to get votes, I really want They are presently working on a increasing contributions to the that the education Drexel offered annual funds, these programs may community seem to participate in to work to keep the students in­ three-year program to build the wasn’t worth contributing further also lead to more co-op job con­ the election than in previous years. formed.” alumni giving percentage up to to. Students who indicated an in­ tracts, grad placement op­ terest in giving to Drexel generally Miller believes support from the In other student contests, the 40%. Ivy League schools generally portunities and increased un­ wanted to earmark their con­ TRIANGLE, IF, and the dor­ election for Senior Class President average over 50% of alumni who dergraduate admissions through tributions. They wished to have mitories played a significant part in was extremely close. Mark give. Haverford, Princeton and alumni participation. more control over the allocation of his win. Gumbert edged Rick Serafin by a 70 Dartmouth presently lead the Davis could cite no specific the funds than a general fund gives. In a brief interview Wednesday to 66 count. The election com­ country in obtaining gifts from reasons for the low alumni giving These students also felt that Drexel night, Miller stated, “ I do intend to mission will do a recount before alumni. figure. He feels that Drexel’s provided them with more than an be a representative of the student either candidate is declared a The percentage of alumni who position as a commuting school education. body before the administration.” winner. ★ ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ N esbitt Presents m ♦ > ♦ S t u d c n tm L O n O t B S S ♦ Exttavamza Bdnorduuire by Dennis Myers ♦ sophomores through graduates, to appearance, and fa.shion ability will ♦ The Drexel Bicentennial Fashion display their creations and compete be the basic criteria used by the Election Results Show, presented by Nesbitt College, for awards. Only the best will be judges. this coming Tuesday, will be the presented. A series of preselections The fashions will be presented ♦ in winter term, and then at the following lines of design. Small — biggest effort of its kind in the 4^ college’s history. beginning of Spring Term and on scale, childrens’ clothing, will be President Junior Class - President ‘‘This is the first time anything on May 11th, narrowed the field of featured first, followed by linear Don Miller 291 Thomas Butler 51 this scale has been attempted and competitors for the six awards. wrap, shapes, geometric, soft, and 41 Jill Beinstein 199 James Feeney nobody can expect the same thing The awards are: The Best of the white and bright. next year,” stated Audrey Jarcho, Show, Best Senior Collection of Six Some non-Drexel people are ^.P. for Academic Affairs Vice President Garments, the Golden Thimble ^ A the show’s student director. To donating time and materials for the 229 Steve Paolucci 38 Award, given by the Drexel Student Edie Hataway L - demonstrate the importance at­ production. Thomas Deil Carter, Mark Minnick 202 Joe Ryan 50 tached to the presentation, Fashion Group to the best junior Vice President and Fashion collection of two dresses, The Cone 4 professional models are being Cotton Awards, given to the best V.P. for Financial Affairs Pre-Junior Class- President M employed for the first time. This is expected to raise the prestige of child and adult fashions, and the Bob Elias 295 Bruce Stegman 39 4 M Drexel fashion designers. Zubrow Award. To achieve Geraldine Pleasant 103 ) f Jarcho and assistant student recognition by Zubrow’s, seniors Vice President director. Steward Netsky, citing and junior submitted sketches to V.P. of Community Relations Dale Simmons 9 one of the performance’s ob­ the Design faculty. The fabric store Dave Colpitts 337 jectives, asserted, ‘‘We hope other donates $25 worth of materials to w^ A Sophomore Class-President students and people in the city will six finalists. Using this fabric, the V.P. for Student Affairs Jeffrey Bookman 107 come. We have confidence in the Student creates a garment from ^ A their design. The award is given to John Budroe 197 Design Department that has not been recognized by those outside the best creation. Karen Fry 141 Vice-President the college. The show will be a A panel of judges will evaluate Meg Aufiero 119 Tony Noce 69 ¥ forum to display this confidence. the designs at session, closed to the Fred Baker 47 ♦ Also it’s to prove to the school, that public, prior to the show. The award V.P. for University Relations Drexel fashion majors are not just will be announced as the garments 254 Student Deans are being modeled during the 4 Cheryl Fleming ¥ homemakers who sew and cook, but Pete Kuzma 196 College of Business rather that they have professional Tuesday presentation. The formal Dave Midgley 138 objectives in the fashion world.” award ceremony will be conducted jiL during the Nesbitt Honors Day Secretary Nesbitt College Jarco is a winter term graduate festivities. Doug Krammer 367 Gloria LaNoce 42 in fashion Design. Netsky is a W College of Engineering sophomore Design and Mer­ The panel will consist of - A chandising major. Both have help­ distinguished fashion experts. They A preview of what's to come. 4 Congressmen-at- Large Stephen Rocci 78 ed coordinate the performance ac­ are: Jane Harris, Fashion Coor­ 269 Robert Nerz 37 Mark Seal! tivities since early last fall. Their dinator at Bonwit Teller; Carol Coordinator for Wanamaker’s will 29 i f Tom Smedlie 222 Debbie Shapiro work will earn them credit for a Greeney of John Wanamaker’s; serve as commentator for the 24 ♦ 4 Joe Zaroff 203 Charlie Kuhn fashion show production course. Up Elaine Tait, Inquirer Fashion event. Bonwit Teller is providing make-up assistance. The depart­ i f College of Humanities and ¥ to six credits can be earned as the Editor; Phyllis Feldkamp, Bulletin Chief Justice Social Sciences ♦ course if offered in a three term Fashion Editor; Nancy Giddens, ment store even sent out a flyer promoting the show to its charge Mark Frink 329 Marion Michaelson 7 ¥ sequence.