he Glee Club in 1911. Although most of the university's original Tstudent groups have died out, they have been replaced many times over. tudents try Sout human bowling at Dela- ware Day. The event was a fund- raiser for many student groups, and a day of fun in the sun for many others. 4 Divider tudent Activities date back almost as far as Delaware does. The Athenaen Liter- Sary Society was formed in December of 1834, about six months after the college opened. Other early stu- dent groups included the Mask and Wig Club, the Banjo and Man- dolin Club, the Outing Club, and various fraternities. Campus ra- dio began in 1968 as WHEN, and the Review also boasts a long his- tory, dating back to 1882. Al- though most original ones have died out, each group on campus contributes to Delaware's diver- sity and gives students a chance to pursue their interests. RELIGION Religious organizations of varying beliefs share goals such as support and education. illel, a Jewish organiza- phen Booth. gathering in the Student Center, and tion, was a place for Jews Delaware Student Fellowship they welcomed newcomers. Activi- Hand non-Jews on the col- (D.S.F.) and Intervarsity Christian ties at the gatherings varied from lege campus and community to ex- Fellowship (I.V.C.F.) were two social dances and skits, to deeply re- press, experience, and be educated Christian organizations on campus. ligious experiences. I.V.C.F. also on Judaism. Hillel sponsored many D.S.F. hosted suppers each Sunday sponsored many co-ed and single sex programs to serve the students, such night at 5:30, providing free food and Bible Studies, which were led by as Shabbat dinner and services, conversation. They sponsored other students and met once a week. Oth- Sunday Bagel Brunches, High Hol- events as well, such as volleyball er activities included semester re- idays, trips to the Food Bank of Del- games, and co-sponsored a Holo- treats, and a trip to Daytona over aware, hayrides, an intramural soft- caust Memorial Vigil with Hillel. the spring break. ball team, an Israeli Dance program, I.V.C.F. was a non-denomination- — Paula Fornwalt and much more. Hillel was led by a al Christian organization. On Fri- new full-time director, Rabbi Ste- day nights, I.V.C.F. sponsored a Members of Intervarsity Christian Fellowship at the Fall Retreat. Retreats were a great chance for students to develop their faith and make new friends. 116 Religion (left) Members of Hillel celebrate the Jewish holiday Sukkot. Hillel provided activities for Jews and non- Jews alike. (center) Members of I. V.C.F. enjoy nature and explore their spirituality at the fall weekend retreat in Ho- neybrook, PA. The retreats were very popular, and members looked forward to them as a time to bond with each other and with God. (below left) Members of Hillel. (below right). Two I.V.C.F. students, with the help of many inconspicuous members in the background, per- form a skit at a Friday night gathering. Meetings were often entertaining as well as inspiring. — « , Student Activities 117 EQUESTRIAN TEAM lit UniO-eJisity o(j Deiawane Sques-tJiian Teau/i pnoO-es ii can Hide uritR tfta best. he University of Delaware Many riders found these shows for Regionals and Zones. Cheryl Equestrian Team continued more difficult than what they were Druckenmiller even performed Tto improve their record dur- used to because they were on hors- well enough to travel to Texas A & ing the 1993-94 season. Although es they had never ridden before. In M for Nationals. the team has been at the university keeping with the I.H.S.A. tradi- Team members did more than for 13 years, only in recent years tion, riders did not show their own just show. Every rider was re- have they been serious competi- horses; instead, horses were pro- quired to take at least one lesson tors, and the 40 members on this vided by the host school and were per week, and many rode more of- year's team proved that they were chosen at random. With no time to ten. The team was trained primar- serious indeed. warm up before entering the ring, ily by Greenfields, Inc. and Bryan The team participated in nine riders were required to adjust Bradley. They hosted a successful horse shows held by the Intercol- quickly to an unfamiliar mount as show at Greenfields on March 20, legiate Horse Show Association well as concentrate on their equi- and riders held numerous events to (I.H.S.A.), competing against tation, or position. Delaware riders fund their activities, such as raf- schools such as Rutgers, Princeton, proved more than equal to the chal- fles, pony rides at Ag day, and University of Pennsylvania, and lenge, as shown by the large num- sweatshirt sales. West Chester, and often winning ber of team members who accu- — Monica Farling the honor of High Point team. mulated enough points to qualify Chrissy Hopps urges her horse over the fence as she competes in her jump class. Last year, she went to Nationals. This year, she qualified for Regionals and Zones, but failed to make it to Nationals. 118 Equestrian Team Competing in her jumping class, Cathy Calvelli looks for her next line as she clears the fence. Cathy later qualified for the regional competition. Keri Csencsits concentrates on her form as she com- petes in the beginner walk trot. This competition was held at Rutgers University on November 1. Student Activities 119 ARNOLD AIR SOCIETY rnold Air Society is an hon- plight of the POW/MIA's. advantaged members of the Ne- orary service organization of In 1993-94, Arnold Air Society wark community. In December, Ar- AAir Force Reserve Officer was very active. During the fall se- nold Air Society participated in the Training Corps. Members partici- mester, members worked on their Adopt-a-Family program. Spring pated in and led service projects in Adopt-a-Highway project at Mar- semester, Arnold Air Society spon- the local community. These pro- rows Road. In November, they held sored their POW/MIA 24 hour run, jects served the disadvantaged, a POW/MIA 24 hour candlelight worked on their Adopt-a-Highway fostered environment awareness, vigil in front of the Student Center project, and participated in Walk and promoted awareness of the and sponsored a food drive for dis- America. Members of the Arnold Society pick up trash along Marrows Rd. Arnold Air Society adopted Marrows Road in the Adopt-a-Highway project. 120 Arnold Air Society (Above) Doug Rice, Cynthia Holden, and Wesley Kirk put up a sign to warn traffic that a clean-up crew will be working along the road. Members of the Arnold Air Society. Student Activities 121 (Top) The members of ASID (Above left) In any field, employers value experi- enced workers. Alison Calloway and Pat Wis- niewski gained experience as they worked at Christiana Hospital. Christine Oldendorp gets job-related experience as she takes John McGann's blood pressure. Pro- fessional clubs provided opportunities for stu- dents to get hands on experience. 122 SNO and ASID PROFESSIONAL CLUBS he Student Nurses' Organi- Throughout the year, SNO spon- vention in Philadelphia. zation (SNO) is a local chap- sored many activities. Activities in- In 1984, the student chapter of Tter of the National Student cluded food relief for victims in the the American Society of Interior Nurses' Association. At weekly midwest, and food and clothing Designers (ASID) was established meetings, guest speakers such as drives. Also, the group donated at the university. Many of ASID's Wellspring representatives and Thanksgiving dinners to two needy 25 members participated in the nurse recruiters from area hospi- local families, and organized a year's events, such as an informa- tals lectured and answered ques- "wish tree" to provide gifts for un- tional career day, preparing a tions. These speakers discussed derprivileged children. showcase to display the work of important topics such as job hunt- SNO attended Delaware's first graduating seniors, and competing ing, eating disorders, alcoholism, Student Nurses' Convention on in the Gala Kitchen (March of and NCLEX preparation (the nurs- March 12, and also participated in Dimes). ing board examination). the National Student Nurses' Con- — Paula Fomivalt Stephanie Bernhard and Eva Drueding work with a Christiana Hospital employee. Their work gave them a chance to apply classroom knowledge to the field. Student Activities 123 JUGGLING CLUB SaM tRis gnoup ojj tadeinted pexfyOMens, tde act is always up in tde. ato. nlike some other clubs, the ryone and anyone to juggle — the tween its members. University Juggling Club novices and advanced jugglers The Juggling Club, founded in Uwas not out to win games or were always welcome. The club the 1970's, prided itself on the fact change the world. Primarily a so- performed at community and uni- that it has remained a relaxed and cial club, all they wanted to do was versity functions, such as Dela- fun-oriented club over the decades. relax and have a good time. ware Day. But more importantly, —Paula Fornwalt The Juggling Club invited eve- the club stressed interaction be- 124 Juggling Club Eric Pusey throws his balls higher and higher and gains confidence with his rou- tine. Although the basics could be learned quickly, harder maneuvers required more practice. Heather Ehrlich juggles with the tradition- al clubs. Members of the Juggling Club claimed they could teach anyone to juggle in twenty minutes. The Juggling Club: Row 1: Heather Ehrlich, Jenna Timm. Row 2: Eric Pusey, Joe Scocas, John Hus, and Jeff Troyan.