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Mercvhurst Vol 12, No. 2 ^ Fall 1994

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Cover photo by Louis Caravaglia

Chairman of the Board of Trustees F. William Hut

President Dr. William P. Garvey

Vice President of External Affairs Mary Daly

Contributors Deann Bauschard

Gary Bukowski Dorothy DiSanti

Sr. Mary Lawrence Franklin Pat Liebel

Mercyhurst College Archives Pittsburgh Post Gazette

Punxsuiawney Spirit William Smith

Times Publishing Co.

Alumni Response to Magazine Article

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Taking Education a Step at a Time

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D'Angelo Young Artist Competition

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Mercyhurst's Greatest Roadtrip

Writers Gary Bukowski Jule Gardner Ed Hess Bob Hughey Joe Jordano Len Kholos John Leisering David McQuillen

Pliotographers Ed Bernik Gary Bukowski Louis Caravaglia John Landry Tim Rohrbach John Fontecchio

Publisher Dr. William P. Garvey Editor Mary Daly

Editorial Assistant Yvonne Maher

Designer Tal.Inc. Printing Seneca Printing, Franklin, PA

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Alumni Response to Magazine Article...

The First Amendment of the constitu­tion gives us free speech. As Americans, we feel we not only have a right to com­ment on matters of public interest and concern, but also an obligation.

Two alumni responded to an article in the last issue of Mercyhurst Magazine entitled, The Reagan Years: A New Gilded Age?

The article was written by Dr. Frank Hagan, professor of sociology and crimi­nal justice, from research papers he presented at two Academy of Criminal Justice Science meetings in 1992. One paper was entitled, "From HUD to Iran-Contra: Crimes of the Reagan Admini­stration," and the other, "Crimes of the Reagan Era." He is currently writing a textbook entitled, Political Crimes: Ideology and Criminology.

The two responses are excerpted below.

From Karen Hunt Koza 74

What a disappointment it was to see Dr. Hagan's [Reagan story] as the feature article of the Mercyhurst Magazine. Even more disappointing was to realize that Dr. Hagan is presenting his opinions as history. This article exemplifies a com­mon problem in our institutes of higher learning. It deals with allegations and innuendoes rather than facts. To include alleged wrongdoing in statistics with proven criminal activity is ludicrous.

Dr. Hagan's article states that the collapse of the nation's savings and loans organizations and the massive Wall Street insider trading scandal were not directly linked to President Reagan but then goes on to blame him anyway. He writes of the five year, thirty million dollar probe into the Iran-Contra affair but does not write of the findings of that investigation. He writes of unsubstantiated charges about "Debategate" and the "October Surprise." Where are the facts? Did all of the investigations of the EPA and HUD

involve only Reagan appointees? Did the graft and corruption begin in 1980 and end in 1988? Or perhaps they ended in 1992? 1 challenge Dr. Hagan to provide documentation to show that President Reagan was responsible for a growth in unemployment and homelessness during the 1980s. The one factual statement of the article was that President Reagan accepted two million dollars for making two appearances and speeches in Japan. This was not illegal, according to Dr. Hagan, but it showed insensitivity and a lack of concern with appearances. How does this demonstrate that President Reagan's era was an era of corruption? Corrupt means dishonest, not insensi­tive. The entire premise of this article was to show that the Reagan years were riddled with corruptness but not one shred of evidence was given.

Prior to the election of President Reagan, inflation was soaring, interest rates were skyrocketing, gas lines were long, unemployment was up, and the United States suffered one international embarrassment after another. From 1982 to 1990, the United States enjoyed continuous economic growth and advanced as an international leader. Mercyhurst College cashed in on the economic climate established during the 1980s with several major construction projects and unsurpassed annual giving. It really seems hypocritical to me that Mercyhurst Magazine's feature article expounds the position of how damaging the Reagan presidency was when so many of the other articles contradict this position.

I would be very interested to see Dr. Hagan write his opinions on how things have improved since Ronald Reagan left office. What would he say about allega­tions about President Clinton, the Whitewater Development Corporation, the House Banking scandal, the House Post Office scandal, or voter fraud in Philadelphia? Would any of these topics be considered for articles in the Mercyhurst Magazinel

Actually, I hope not. 1 do not wish to see the Mercyhurst Magazine become a place for political forums. My main purpose in writing is not to refute Dr. Hagan's article but to express my dismay that the Mercyhurst Magazine has pub­lished a political opinion. I feel, how­ever, the article unjustly maligns the

presidency of President Reagan-and for what purpose? That is my question. Just what was the agenda here?

If a rebuttal is published in the next issue of the Mercyhurst Magazine, I truly hope that it is written by another profes­sor of the Mercyhurst criminal justice department. I would like to believe that not all of the professors of Mercyhurst share Dr. Hagan's views or his methods.

From LT U.S. Navy Jack Wyland '84

I'd like to respond by offering the more appropriate title of The Reagan Years: "Beating A Dead Horse." If the Reagan years were as bad as Dr. Hagan would like us to believe, it wouldn't be necessary to continually attack him. There's no need for the Republicans to bring up the misery index of the Carter years; we all remember how great a time that was. So how long must we be sub­jected to these same weak arguments critical of Reagan?

Particularly distressing was Dr. Hagan's use of alleged wrong-doing. Allegations should be investigated but never offered alone, or in conjunction with proven facts simply to distort the amount of actual evidence.

Concerning Boesky and Milken, blam­ing the Reagan Administration for their crimes makes as much sense as blaming Clinton or Reno for the Waco disaster. It's time we started to hold the criminals responsible for their actions. While on that subject, Dr. Hagan's attempt to equate white collar mega-crime with serious street crime is unconvincing. Significant and costly to society, yes, but being bilked out of ten thousand dollars simply can't compare to being raped or murdered. Is that so hard to comprehend?

Finally, in his last paragraph, Dr. Hagan complains about Reagan's accep­tance of a speaking fee after leaving office. I heard no uproar when the late Tip O'Neil, a highly respected foe of President Reagan, appeared in numerous print and television ads as well as bellying up to the bar on a segment of "Cheers." Few people can command a two million dollar fee. Fewer still would turn it down.

In reality President Reagan was neither Messiah nor anti-Christ. Faced with an unfriendly Congress and during a tumul­tuous time in history, he served more than adequately. Leave it at that and let's get on with the business at hand.

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by Gary Bukowski 73

A s an undergraduate student at Mercyhurst, 1 wrote my senior thesis in 1973 on the first ten years of Mercy­hurst College. At thai lime, I was liv­ing in the Tower gifted by the O'Neil family. I was a history major and as such, was intrigued by the O'Neil fam­ily story as it had been told to me.

Two sisters from the O'Neil family-a family associated with the develop­ment of the oil industry in Titusville, Pennsylvania—had become Sisters of Mercy and were later assigned to Mercyhurst College and Seminary in its early and formative years. One was Mother Xavier O'Neil who was superior of the order and president of the college from 1933-1939, and the other was Sister Regis, principal of the elementary section of the Seminary and who later served as sacristan at the college for many years.

Their sister-in-law Orva had been a student of Mother Borgia Egan in Titusville and a deep friendship had developed between them which contin­ued through the years. Once Mother Borgia became the founding clean and first president of Mercyhurst College, Orva learned of the Sisters' prayers to find a donor to build a chapel for them at Mercyhurst.

It seems a safe assumption that Orva probably had mentioned this to her husband, James. As the story goes, when Mr. O'Neil became ill, his two sisters visited him in Cannes the month before his death. O'Neil was touched by their visit, and at that time, he made provisions in his will for the construction of a chapel and tower at Mercyhurst.

James O'Neil died at age 64 on August 23, 1931, and the following year, Orva had the contruction begun

on the tower and adjoining chapel at Mercyhurst College, which were built in her husband's memory. These struc­tures have been landmarks on the college campus since their completion in 1933. At the same time, the O'Neil estate financed the restoration and refurbishing of Notre Dame des Pins in Cannes, France.

1 had been told that Notre Dame des Pins and the Queen's chapel at Mercyhurst were similar and that Mrs. O'Neil had added the Queen's Chapel two years after construction was com­pleted on the Tower and Christ the King Chapel. My wife, Roberta Donley 78, and I had the opportunity to tour Europe last year and a visit to Cannes was a priority. 1 wanted to see the other O'Neil church. After 20 years of fascination with the O'Neil story, 1 had become obsessed with visiting Cannes, someday. Here was my opportunity.

We arrived at Cannes at two in the afternoon and went immediately to the church. My heart sank. From the out­side, it didn't look at all like the Mercyhurst chapel, as I had anticipated That was my first disappointment.

Now I was left wondering if there was any connection between the two churches.

I had been told that the O'Neils had been buried at Notre Dame des Pins instead of in the small Mercyhurst Queen's Chapel, which is a mortuary chapel added to our main chapel in 1935. The Queen's chapel, located to the left of the main altar of Christ the King Chapel, was built to house four crypts where members of the O'Neil family could be buried. According to those provisions, Mrs. O'Neil requested that if she were in America at the time of her death, she was to be buried in the Queen's Chapel at Mercyhurst and her husband's body would be exhumed, brought to America, and reinterred next to her. James and Orva O'Neil had one daughter, Mary, in whose honor Mrs. O'Neil had donated the original statue of Our Lady of Lourdes for the

My second disappointment came soon afterwards when I found that the church would not be open until five. After a long three-hour wait, the doors opened. Another disappointment — the interior didn't replicate the Mercyhurst chapel either.

Mercyhurst grotto in 1933. The third and fourth vaults quite probably were for Mary's family.

But as history played itself out, none of the above happened. The four vaults in the Mercyhurst Queen's Chapel remain empty today. Orva died in

France in 1957, and according to what I had learned from Sister Benedicta and Sister Eustace while writing my senior thesis, Mrs. O'Neil was buried next to her husband at Notre Dame des Pins.

When I asked the pastor at Notre Dames des Pins to show me their burial site, he didn't seem to know what I was talking about. Much to my relief,

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I later learned that he was a new pastor and was not yet familiar with the history of his new parish. So I proceeded to ask everyone I could find who was affili­ated with the church if they had heard of the O'Neils. The cornerstone at the church recognized James E. O'Neil as its generous American patron. Couldn't someone keep the O'Neil story partially intact for me, or was I going home completely disillusioned? 1 was begin­ning to wonder.

Finally, an elderly woman, who had one arm in a cast, embraced my love of history and reaffirmed the O'Neil legacy. She led the way downstairs to the crypt. I felt like an archeologist in search of a major find.

For me, it was truly exhilarating to find the tombs of James and Orva O'Neil and their daughter Mary O'Neil Tourky. I feel a special connection with these people of Mercyhurst history and because of that, I am pleased to have been instrumental in naming the plan­ned giving club at the college after them. The O'Neil Society perpetuates the spirit and magnitude of this family's generosity to Mercyhurst College. they rest in peace.

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Mercyhurst Fund Raising Among Best in the Country

Shown at the Awards Presentation in Chicago are: Gary Bukowski 73, Vice President Institutional Advancement, Susan K Kubik, Chair-elect of CASE Trustees, and Atty. Pierre Priestly '81, representing the Chicago area.

IVlercyhurst College is one of on 12 private comprehensive institutions in the country to be chosen for the high­est recognition in fund raising achieve­ment awarded by the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) in Washington, DC.

The announcement was made in Washington by Peter McE. Buchanan, president of CASE, and the award was presented in Chicago on July 11.

Mercyhurst has been included in the 1994 Circle of Excellence in Educational Fund Raising and joins 54 other higher education institutions in the United States selected for this prestigious award.

Mercyhurst's institutiona advancement office was recognized for its exemplary fund rais­ing improvement over the past three years and ranks among the top five percent in the country awarded this recognition.

The college's institutional advancement team is headed by Gary L. Bukowski 7 3 CFRE, vice president of insti­tutional advancement, Patricia J. Liebel '53, director of alumni relations, and John T. Donnelly, Jr., director of development services.

"Mercyhurst has demonstrated that it knows how to bring together its staff, volunteers and donors to get superb results," said CASE President Peter McE. Buchanan. "This accomplishment puts Mercyhurst at the top of its peer group as a fund raising operation to watch and learn from," he added.

Also receiving the recognition in their respective categories were institu­tions such as Harvard University, Duke University, College of William and Mary, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of Notre Dame, University of Pennsylvania, Wake Forest University, Wheaton College and Vassar.

In 1993, Mercyhurst surpassed all fund raising initiatives in the college's history by raising more than $1 million in contributions and in 1994, the ad­vancement team repeated this $1 million record. Alumni participation at Mercy­hurst has consistently surpassed the national average for private comprehen­sive colleges by seven per cent.

In selecting winners, an eight-member panel of seasoned fund raising profes­sionals looked for evidence of solid program growth, breadth in base of sup­port and other indications of a mature program that is being well-maintained.

Using computer analysis, a panel of judges considered the pattern of growth in total support; evalu­ated what contributed to the total support figure; looked at the pattern of growth in each program area; studied the pattern of donor growth among alumni and other individual donors; analyz­ed the impact of the 12 largest gifts of total sup­port; and weighed the total support in relation to the alumni base

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Taking Education a Step at a Time Byjule Gardner '95

Back in 1990, a recent high school graduate registered for a 30-credit certificate pro­gram at the Mercyhurst College Career Institute (MCCl) which later became the McAuley Division. Four years later, she graduated with a bachelor's degree, showing what can hap-pen when a student takes education a step at a time. (Photo: McAuley counselor Lillian Egnot Cohen '61 with Melissa Waclawik y94).

M elissa Waclawik is a true success story.

She began her education as part of a one-year degree program that evolv­ed into the McAuley Division in 1991. Upon enrollment, she had plans of working with computers in a medical office. The program was designed for students just like Melissa, who weren't sure about college.

"We realized that no two people will choose the same direction in pursuing their educational and career goals," says Catherine Anderson, assis­tant dean and executive director of the Mercyhurst McAuley Division.

"Therefore, we offer state-of-the-art job training in over 25 different career and job training programs for people just like Melissa."

So at age 18, Melissa moved into Baldwin Hall with the other freshman girls. "To my surprise, I made strong ties of friendship that year," Waclawik said. "That helped in my decision to continue my education."

The rest is history: a history of hard work, hardships, academics, sports, internships and activities.

"Melissa was like a sponge," said Bud Dever, director of security, who met Melissa through all of the many campus events both have worked at during her four years here. "She

couldn't absorb enough learning once she got a taste of it."

She served as coxswain for the crew team for three years. She also worked at the student union desk and the cafeteria, and spent quite a bit of time in Campus Ministry. Melissa was one of 27 at Mercyhurst named to Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, which is based on academic achieve­ment, leadership and service to the community.

On May 22, she graduated with a degree in family ecology, a major which, she says, "instills in you the desire to accept people for who they are."

The career switch from medical office assistant to family ecology was rewarded, she said, during her intern­ship at Eastside Medical Center last summer. Along with other duties, she counseled pregnant teenagers. "One girl said she was scared to go there. After I talked with her she said, I'm not as worried right now.' Sometimes they just need people to take time out and listen."

"After some hard things in my life, it made me realize how fortunate I am. Instead of standing back and looking at yourself, you can reach out to others," she said.

"Melissa is well-suited to this field," said Sally Ondrejcak, director of the family ecology program. "She has adapted to the significant challenges in her life. Having done that, she is bet­ter prepared to help others.

"She is the true type of individual for the McAuley Division. The pro­gram presented the ideal situation for a student with her abilities," Ondrejcak added.

"Melissa is a role model for other McAuley students," said Dean Anderson. "She exemplifies the ulti­mate product of a junior college approach to education."

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y l / l ichael Ludwig, 27-year-old sJ 1 I-associate concert master of

, the Philadelphia Orchestra, was the $10,000 first-place winner of the 18th annual D'Angelo Young Artist Competition on April 16. His perfor­mance of "Brahms Violin Concerto in D Major" showed promise of a distin­guished career as a soloist.

The victory was particularly signifi­cant in light of what Music Department Director Sam Rotman described as the highest level of strings competition in the history of the event. One hundred and sixteen tapes were submitted, with 40 musicians invited to Erie.

Canadian Lara St. John, 23, was the $5,000 second place winner, play­ing the Prokofiev Violin Concerto in G Minor; and 18-year-old Amy Schwartz, whose home is in Greenville, NC, won the third prize of $3,000. Ms. Schwartz also played the Brahms. It was the first time that all the finalists were violinists.

First and second prizes were funded by Dr. and Mrs. George D'Angelo. Third prize was contributed by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gottschalk. In addi­tion to the cash prize, the winner is brought back for performances with the D'Angelo Symphony, the D'Angelo Great Performers Series and the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra.

Always one of the most lucrative contests in the music world, the D'Angelo Young Artist Competition has been growing in stature because of the accomplishments of its winners. One of this year's judges, Paul Neubauer, who won the D'Angelo in 1982, be­came principal violist for the New York Philharmonic at the age of 21. He was the youngest member of the orchestra ever to occupy a principal chair. Mr. Neubauer has since left the post to embark on a soloist career.

Each of the judges has attained international acclaim as a performer. Zara Nelsova, hailed by the Pittsburgh Press as the "queen of cellists, is a member of the faculty at the Juilliard School. Elmar Oliveira and Nathaniel Rosen are gold medal winners of the coveted Tchaikovsky Competition in violin and cello, respectively. No strangers to Erie, both have appeared in the D'Angelo Great Performers Series. Rostislav Dubinsky was first violinist with the Borodin Quartet in the Soviet Union and continues to perform with the Borodin Trio since emigrating to the U.S. Mr. Dubinsky has previously served as a judge in the D'Angelo string competitions.

Contestants had the availability of official piano accompanist Timothy Smith during the preliminaries. Final­ists were accompanied by the D'Angelo Competition Orchestra under the direction of Frank Collura.

"The D'Angelo is receiving wider recognition each year," Rotman said. "As a result, the competition is getting tougher as career musicians see not only the generous prize money, but also an opportunity to add a major victory to their resumes."

D'Angelo winners Susan Dunn, Steven DeGroote, Barbara Kilduff, Angela Cheng, Eduardos Halim and Paul Neubauer, to name a few, have gone on to great accomplishment.

The Young Artist Competition alter­nates among string, piano and voice competition. The next contest will be in piano April 20-22, 1995.

Photo caption: Michael Ludwig with Competition benefactors George and Mary D'Angelo

Art E R C Y H U RST'S By David McQuillen '94

An eager group of Mercyhurst students, faculty and friends traveled to Engelberg, Switzerland, for the second Mercyhurst Summer Abroad on July 27. The four-week program combines two weeks of classes with two weeks of organized and indepen­dent travel. David McQuillen '94 led a group on a five-day tour of Italy in 1993 and once again in 1994, David recalls the adventure for Mercyhurst Magazine.

August 13, I993..."Guten Tag, Herr McQuillen!" Even in a foreign lan­guage, John Wolper is never at a loss for words. "Welcome to Switzerland, Dave," he says in more familiar English as he grabs my bag, slaps me on the back and leads me out of Zurich Inter­national Airport. "You're gonna1 love it here."

I didn't doubt that, Switzerland is beautiful. What I'm having trouble with is the fact that I am actually here. A month before, John had called me in England (where I was working for the summer) and asked if I would like to help him. As director of the Mercyhurst Summer Abroad Program, he had organized a trip to Italy for the students once they finished their

classes. The only problem: he needed someone to lead it. Since I had been to Italy, and could speak enough Italian to get around, he asked me. I couldn't believe it, but a month later, here I am.

We arrive at Schiller International University, which serves as the Hurst campus, as the students are taking their final exams. John leads me to the student rooms in the Hotel d'Europa, part of Schiller University, and explains the program to me. "We want them to learn and to have fun," he says. "The kids get two weeks of classes and field trips. After that, they're free to travel as they like with the Eurail passes that come with the program." He hands me mine as he speaks. A Eurail Pass is the ulti­mate ticket to ride. No matter where you want to go in Europe, you just get on the train and go. No hassle. "If they want," continues John as he waves to Herr Muter, the manager of the hotel, "they can take the two organized tours. This year, we have one to Berlin and, the reason you're here, one to Italy."

As John brings me to my room, I throw my bag to the floor and walk

over to the window to take a look. Just below me, a jazz band plays in front of a small cafe as couples sit around steaming pots of cheese fon­due. A group of people walks slowly through the narrow streets and under Swiss flags that hang from red-tiled rooftops. I lean over the railing and listen to the conversations that drift up to my window. The sounds are German, but for the multi-lingual Swiss, the occasional French or English word creeps in.

Lifting my head, I look at the snow-covered mountains. Because Engelberg is part of a valley up in the Alps, it sits at about 1,000 meters above sea level and is surrounded on all sides by mountains. The mountain that everybody talks about, and the one 1 stare at, is Mount Titlis. It meas­ures in at about 3,300 meters. John points to the peak and says that the whole group took a gondola to the top the other day and spent the afternoon there learning among the glaciers. "I think we set a record for the highest classroom in the world," he says.

Standing up, I take a breath. Crisp, clean air. The mountains stand quiet and massive. I can hear the river that rolls through the middle of town and

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down out of the valley into the lumi­nous cobalt blue of Lake Lucerne. There's a warm breeze. Amazing that such places exist.

That evening, 1 meet the group at the train station. Many of them are my friends from school, and it's a weird feeling. Here we are, a group of stu­dents from Erie, Pennsylvania, waiting in Switzerland for the overnight train to Rome. It's a long way from Briggs Avenue, but everyone seems to be dealing very well with the Swiss way of life. "I don't ever want to go home," says Kim Malinowski '94. "This place is incredible."

As incredible as it is, it is soon time to leave it. A red train pulls up and we pile in for the 11-hour journey through the Swiss and Italian Alps, the Tuscan hills and, eventually, the plains and heat of Rome. To pass the time, 1 give a few students a crash course in Italian, teaching them how to say crucial phrases like "Where's the bathroom?"

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After spending the first two weeks in quiet Switzerland, the group's arrival in Italy is a bit of a culture shock. The first thing that hits us is the heat. Ninety-eight degrees pours out of the sun and drips sweat off our heads.

The second thing to hit us is the excitement. Compared to Engelbergs calm, Rome is like a siren on a speeding car. It's a city in a hurry, and as we wander down narrow, twisting streets lined with tightly packed buildings, cars and mopeds zip by and beep their horns. Romans with dark hair and dark sunglasses pass us yelling "Permeso, Permeso, Scusi, Scusi."

Despite the hectic pace, we casually stroll along, sip our jugs of water and stop to stare at things we had only seen in pictures or movies. Sometimes it's hard to know what to be impressed with; everything is so impressive. You see, Rome demands an imagination. The tools are all there: crumbling ruins, ancient pillars, time-worn statues. What you have to do is bring them to life. You have to imagine what Rome was like when it was new. You have to imagine what was happening in the

city when Caesar rode his chariot to the coliseum. Just don't get hit by a Ferrari while you're daydreaming.

Of course, Italy isn't Italia without some food and drink. At the end of the day, and after hours of walking, my co-guide, Daryl Georger, organizes an Italian/American-style picnic on the patio behind our hotel. We slouch around the table and laugh, stuffing stacks of pane, formaggio and pomo-doro (bread, cheese and tomato) into our mouths. The hotel owner, anxious to educate some Americans in the finer things in life, brings out some wine and explains which ones go best with which cheeses. Being typical Mercyhurst students, we are eager to learn.

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In the morning, it's off to Florence, where we check into one of the nicest hostels in Europe. This one is a 15th century villa tucked in the hills that border the city. There are students and budget travelers from all over the world, and for good reason: the dor­mitory accommodations of hostels are far cheaper than hotels. We spend $10 each for the night.

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Once everyone gets settled, we take a short bus ride into town. Not as large as Rome, but more beautiful, Florence holds three of Europe's most impressive sights: Michelangelo's statue of David, II Duomo (one of the most massive cathedrals in Europe and gar­ishly constructed of white, pink and green marble with a big red cupola) and The Market.

After quick looks at the first two, most of the group heads off to The Market, which sprawls along the streets near II Duomo for several blocks. In the Market, everything is for sale. Every price is negotiable. Leather jack­ets, statues, t-shirts, jewelry...whatever the dozens of loud, haggling salespeople can fit into their tent-like stands. It is more like entertainment than shopping, and if you're looking for leather, or for a very nice, very cheap, very fake Gucci purse, The Market is the place to be.

Two days are all we have in Flor­ence, so it's off to Venice and all its lazy, romantic canals. What many people don't realize, until they are

actually here, is that Venice is made up of hundreds of little islands, all connected with a maze of bridges. There are no cars in the city, only gondolas and boats, and some of the twisting sidewalks are so narrow that it's difficult for two people to pass each other. Squeezing our way through the crowds, we quickly head for the Piazza San Marco, an open square that seems to boast as many pigeons as it does tourists.

After a few slices of Venetian pizza in the Piazza, and a small shopping trip to gather food for the long trip home, we head back to the train station. Before boarding, Daryl enthusiastically tries to get everybody to hike back (almost 800 miles!). "Cmon," he says. "We can re-enact the World War II crossing of the Alps! Cmon!" Most of the group, including a dejected Daryl, get on board the overnight to Engel-berg. A few students, still in the mood for some adventure, take off to Salzburg, Austria, to check out the home of The Sound of Music.

When we arrive home around mid­night, John is waiting for us with a huge pot of Alpen Macarona, a traditional

Swiss dish that he has learned to make since his arrival. Exhausted from all the travel, we devour it and tell him about our travels and all our adventures.

I spend the next day, my last in Switzerland, mountain-biking with Daryl and Mickey Brennan '95. Although the mountain is steep, our biggest obstacle is a mountain cow that stands in the middle of the trail. Not at all like American dairy cows, Swiss cows are more like trucks than cows. They have long brown hair. They have horns and they have big bells around their necks that never stop clanging. They only move when they care to. Unless, as we found out, they are tempted with some nice long grass.

Eventually, we make it to the top of the mountain. Pulling out the cam­era, we pick our bikes up over our heads and cheer at the peaks around us. Beautiful.

At night, I can barely sleep. I keep staring out my window. The moon lights up the snow on the mountains and the wind blows at the curtains over my window. My job is done. I close my eyes. What a fantastic adventure.

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MERCYHURST COLLEGE'S

Mercyhurst "lets down its hair" and opens its gates each July 4th for a

gang-buster party for the Erie and

North East communi­

ties. An estimated

35,000 fami­

lies flocked to the main campus for the tenth year, and another 15,000 flooded the Mercyhurst-North East campus for

the college's annual "Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration." The event showcases family entertain­ment and the largest fire­works displays in the area.

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New Lampposts Grace Campus Twenty-three lampposts have been added to the Mercyhurst campus blend­ing so well with the traditional setting that they look like they have been a part of it for years. Each Sheridan-styled lamppost is 15 feet high, weighs 750 pounds and is made of spun con­crete. "We wanted the new fixtures to replicate as closely as possible the ones that the Sisters of Mercy bought for the upper circle in the mid-1920s," Dr. Garvey stated. "Mother Borgia bought only the best for this college and we are trying to complete the job she began so well over 70 years ago," he added. The new fixtures use high pressure sodium bulbs for energy efficiency.

Top Commencement Award Winners 373 graduates received their diplomas at Mercyhurst's sixty-sixth commence­ment ceremony held at the Warner Theatre on May 22. Honored at the commencement ceremony were the five top award winners. Two foreign stu-

Photo: University of Pittsburgh professor James Kehl,Jar left, relaxes on a park bench in the Mercyhurst Grotto after being given a tour of the campus by Phi Alpha Theta club president Joel Adam Nasman. The renowned historian was on the Mercyhurst campus to speak at the charter induction ceremony of the Mercyhurst Chapter of The International Honor Society for History. Shown with them Q-r) are Mercyhurst history professors Dr. Allan Belovarac and Dr. Philip Supina.

dents tied for the top academic award. Pictured on the extreme left and right are co-recipients of the Bishop's Award for Academic Excellence, Nalika Nanayakarra, Shri Lanka and Jakub Svoboda, Czech Republic. Other top award winners pictured 1-r are: Colleen Kipfsthul, Sister M. Eustace Taylor Leadership Award, David McQuillen, Carpe Diem Award, and Grace Bruno, Sister Carolyn Herrmann Senior Service Award. Other winners: Joy Marie Catania received the Mother Frances Xavier Warde Adult Student Award. Shawn Cronin received the James V. Kinnane Graduate Award in

Administration of Justice. Bridget G. Manning accepted the Outstanding Graduate Student Awards in Special Education. The President's Associates Achievement Awards were presented to Loretta A. Tech for education; Amy R. Zori for HR1M, Pamela C. Crowell for human development; Phyllis DiNicola for humanities; Sally Jo Wiltsie for nat­ural sciences and mathematics; Laura Burris for the performing arts and Janet Perkins for the social sciences. The President Garvey Student Athletes of the Year Awards were presented to Jason Hillegas, football who also received the Sister M. Angelica Cummings Senior Art Award, and Mia Grace U-Rycki, soccer.

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The FUN in Fund raising

The Pittsburgh area fundraiser, Mercyhurst at the Meadows III, was a sure bet for alums and sup­porters looking for a special way to support the college and have fun along the way. More than 300 alums and friends jammed into the Aclios clubhouse on August 6 for a memo­rable evening of fun and friendship at the track. This third-year fund­raiser exceeded its $100,000 goal for unrestricted scholarship aid to Mercyhurst students.

Co-chairs Scott Donnelly '88 and Monica Klos '84 Dick and Alice (Feehley) Crotty '49 of Erie

Dr. William P. Garvey and $1,000 winner, Charlene Smith '93

Winners of two free USAir tickets to anywhere in the U.S., Anna K. Edwards, mother of Casey Braanstein '98

Winners of a week at the Surf Club on Marco Island, John and Tracey Richardson

Alum Receives Outstanding Citizen/ Jefferson Award

A student at Mercyhurst College some 40 odd years ago, Florene A. (Cheny) Joyce '53 has since lived the dream of what the Sisters of Mercy had hoped for of all of their graduates— to think critically, to comprehend the richness of our global community and to work for positive change. Recently, she was one of eight citizens recog­nized for her volunteer efforts when she was named 1993 Outstanding Citizen of the Year by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and Eat 'n Park restau­rants. The eight were chosen from

399 nominees suggested by newspaper readers and the restaurants' patrons. She received the Jefferson Medal from the American Institute of Public Service and a $1,000 award to the charity of her choice—Miryam's, a non-profit agency that provides care to mentally ill women with no place to live. Florene has been one of Pittsburgh's most active Mercyhurst alums. Most recently she chaired Mercyhurst at the Meadows III.

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WOMEN'S BASKETBAL

The 1993-94 season was the most impressive campaign ever by the women's basketball team. Coach Paul Demyanovich led the Lad)- Lakers to a final record of 19-9 and their first ever NCAA playoff bid. The Lakers will lose just one starter this year, Karin Salem. Teresa Szumigala '95 was named to the first team ECAC All-Star team for the second straight sea­son. While in New York City for the playoffs, the Lakers were treated to an NBA game between the Pacers and the Nets by Chuck Daly, then head coach for the New Jersey Nets. Their seats were right under the east end hoop. Daly was honored by Mercyhurst in 1990 as the first recipient of the "Distinguished Irish American of the Year Award."

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The men's basketball team played one of their toughtest ever schedules last season and it was reflected in their final 13-13 record.

Basketball. Jim Webb has been named head coach of the women's basketball team. For the past four seasons he served as assistant coach to Paul Demyanovich, and also as director of intramurals. Webb was previously employed as head coach for the Gannon University men's cross country and tennis teams.

Paul Demyanovich retired at the end of last season as head women's bas­ketball coach. He will remain at Mercyhurst as head golf coach. His retirement caps the end of an out­standing coaching career both at the high school and collegiate levels. This season he led the Lady Lakers to their first ever NCAA playoff bid. The team finished the season with a 19-9 record. In his four years at Mercyhurst, Demyanovich compiled a 61-42 record.

Soccer. Richard Hartis has been named as head coach of both the men's and women's soccer teams. Hartis, an FA-certified coach, had been an assistant soccer coach at Mercyhurst for the past four years

Despite the record, the Lakers did have some big moments—Mercyhurst knocked off California (PA) 84-81 and beat Gannon 80-76. The teams were first and fourth, respectively, in the region. Rashe Reviere was named to the second team ECAC ALL-Star team and finished the season with a 24.6 point-per-game scoring average.

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Playing one of the toughest Division 1I/III schedules in the nation, the Lakers finished the season with a 12-13-0 record and a third place finish in the ECAC West playoffs. Six Laker opponents made the NCAA playoffs and three other rivals made post-season play. On the bright side, Mercyhurst will only lose forward Kevin Gauthier and forward Dan Larmer this season. The team's top five scorers have returned this fall, led by Kevin McKinnon. who fin-

and served as interim head coach since November 1993. This past season he was named the Umbro Northeast Region Coach of the Year.

Noreen Herlihy '92, a stand-out on the Laker soccer team in her day, has been named assistant women's soccer coach. While a player at Mercyhurst, Herlihy was named All-Region per­former in 1991 and 1992, and was named to the All-American team in 1992. Herlihy was named to the Academic All-American team in 1992, and is currently employed at the col­lege as an admissions counselor.

John Melody '90, will assist Hartis with the men's soccer team. Melody holds two distinctive records at Mercyhurst. As a freshman, he posted a record eight shutouts in goal and, as a senior forward, he notched a school record of 16 goals in a season. He was named to the AU-WP1CS, (Western Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Soccer Conference). Upon gradua­tion, Melody played in the Antiguan Premier League (semi-pro soccer) for two years and captained the league's All-Star team.

ished his sophomore season with 29 goals and 18 assists for 47 points. The defense appears to be solid and both goaltenders, Scott Barber and Greg Simmons, are back.

Along with a rigorous spring training schedule (5.5 hours a day) in Georgia, the team competed in two events. The Lakers won six of the 10 races at Clemson University and won seven of the 10 races involving Marietta and Ohio State. Once back in Erie, the team got to practice other skills. While practicing on the bay in April, the shell carrying the heavyweight var­sity men's team filled with water when 34-degree waves slammed into it dur­ing a routine practice. The team fol­lowed emergency procedures taught to them for just such an emergency. The rescue was a success.

All-American Girls. Pamela Midler '94 was named to the GTE/CoSuda Academic All-American team for the 1993-94 season. She was accorded third team honors on a team com­posed of the top 24 student-athletes in the nation. As captain, she led the team in aces to a 28-5 record and was clearly the best setter on the team. • Erin Stewart '96 was ranked third in the country in Divi­sion II soccer with an 18 goal total. She was placed fourth in the nation with 46 points scored. She led the Lakers' offense, which averaged 4.29 goals per game, to produce a team total that earned the Lakers the num­ber two spot in the country for goals scored and a season record of 15-3-1. • Mia U-Rycki '94, defend­er, has long been considered one of the top defenders in women's soccer in the region. Named to her third straight All-Region team this season, U-Rycki, team captain, finally earned All-American status. She led a team that allowed only 0.78 goals per game, which was fourth best in Division II.

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Constantino's Bobcats Quickly Answer Clarion Call In KSC by Bob Hughey

n o scholastic basketball program in the area is coming around

any faster than the one currently under construction at Clarion Area High School.

That's the one being built by coach­ing architect Dave Constantino '92.

"Dave Constantino is doing a great job over there in Clarion," Brookville coach Randy Reitz says of Constantino, whose upstart Bobcats laid a surprising 56-55 overtime loss on Reitz's Raiders.

The setback was the Raiders' first in Keystone Shortway Conference (KSC) play after they had reeled off eight consec­utive convincing wins.

And the victory was the Bobcats' first in seven seasons against Class AAA Brookville. "To beat a program the caliber of Brook­ville, it feels very very good," said a gracious Constantino.

"Dave had a great game plan and his kids executed it well," noted Reitz.

In a league loaded with young coaches, Constantino and Reitz might be the KSC's most astute newcomers. Constantino is in his second year at Clarion and he played for 12-year Punxsy coach Bill Vassallo, a six-time District 1X-AAA winner. "Dave's had a good teacher, no question about it," Reitz says.

And Reitz in his first year at Brookville assisted 35-year coaching veteran Larry McManigle. "Randy is doing a great job over there in Brookville," says Constantino. "He's a great motivator."

Constantino might be some sort of miracle worker. Before his team's ambush of Brookville, Clarion had shocked 9-5 and 6-3 A-C Valley, 42-40. Before that, the Bobcats had nearly upset the Keystone Panthers in double overtime, before bowing, 75-63.

"We knew (the Bobcats) had improved a lot and had made great

strides since the begin­ning of the year," Keystone coach Greg Heath said after his team's great escape. "They gave us all we wanted."

Could this be the same Clarion team that at Christmas time wasn't even competitive, had lost to then-strug­gling Punxsutawney, 60-28, to Gateway, 80-48, and even to Brookville, 55-40, and at one time owned a pitiful 1-5 record?

Actually, no, it's not. "The kids are developing a winning atti­tude," says Constantino. "They're start­ing to play with a lot more confidence. The kids' attitudes have changed—they no longer are looking for ways to lose, but are now finding ways to win. They now go out and say, 'Let's win it.'"

Although the Bobcats were just 5-9 overall and 5-5 after their win against Brookville, they might have turned the comer. "We're just taking it one step at a time," Constantino cautioned.

With Constantio as their coach, the Bobcats' future is solid.

With a new coach, a new system, a new

direction, David Constantino saw limited

action his senior year at Mercyhurst College.

"That was a very humbling experience,"

he says. Coming off a junior season

in which he averaged 12.3 points per game,

Constantino averaged just 2.4 off the bench

his senior season. "I think I learned a lot

about myself," Constantino said. "I learned

that life's not always going to go

the way you want it to go." Like his

long-distance shot, though, Constantino hasn't

been too far off the mark in the game of life.

He left the Lakers as their 10th all-time leading

scorer, with 902 career points. Constantino

exited Erie with much more than a scrapbook

full of on-court accolades. "I had three

good years playing basketball, but the most

important thing about it was I got my

education," said Constantino, who carried a

3.9 grade point average throughout his

impressive collegiate basketball career.

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Sr. Mary Celine Fasenmyer, RSM, 33 was hon­ored recently at the 25th annual International Conference on Combinatorics, Graph Theory and Computing—a conference consisting of the "Who's Who of Math" in the world. Sr. Celine was recognized for the doctoral dissertation on mathmaiical probability research that she did 50 years ago. It is being used as a basis for some computer fomulas today. Sr. Celine resides at the Mercy Motherhouse, 444 E. Grandview Blvd., Erie, PA 16504.

Marge Alge 37 sings with the St. Christopher Church Choir, which was invited to sing in Rome last November. The choir had an oppor­tunity to perform a number of times, including a performance for Pope John Paul II. Marge resides at 1220 Granger Ave., Lakewood, OH 44107.

Pauline (Shanor) Neuburger 37's grandson, Casey C. Neuburger, graduated from Mercyhurst College in the Class of 1993. Pauline resides at 8635 Neuburger RdM

Fairview, PA 16415.

^o Eileen (Walsh) Thompson '44 and her husband, George, celebrated their 50th wedding anniver­sary on August 5, 1994. Those wishing to send anniversary greetings to Eileen and George can mail them to their daughter, Terry Strasser, PO Box 760, Aromas, CA 95004.

Helen (Fabian) Mullen '47 has been named interim academic dean for Mercyhurst College. She will also continue in her role as academic dean for Mercyhurst McAuley Division.

Jean (Rosenstiel) Buoy '52 has been working for the News-Times in Danbury, CT for almost 28 years. She is now the arts and lifestyles editor. She was pleased to welcome general manager Robert Parks '73 when he moved to Danbury. They enjoy swapping stories about the old and new Mercyhurst. Jean and her husband, Larry, can be reached at Box 255, Gaylordsville, CT 06755.

H. Patricia Curran '52 has been appointed to the external advisory board at the University of Scranton by its president, Fr. J. A. Panuska, SJ. Board members are direct representatives to the president and administration of the university. Pat resides at 323 N. Webster Ave., Scranton, PA 18510.

Patricia J. Lxebel'53 was featured in the Sunday Times News, "Between the Lines" column. This column, designed to allow readers to get to know promi­nent Erie residents, highlighted Pat's many years of service to the city of Erie as Mayor Louis J. Tullio's executive assistant. Pat is, of course, the director of alumni rela­tions at Mercyhurst. She was also recently invited to join Kappa Gamma Pi, the national Catholic honor society. She resides at 3309 State St., Apt. #3, Erie, PA 16508.

Sr. Michele Leehan, RSM, '55> director of communications and development for the Erie Regional Community of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, attended the annual Mercy Communicators meeting at the Mercy Center in Farmington, ML Sr. Michele also recently celebrated her Golden Jubilee as a Sister of Mercy. Sr. Michele can be reached at Mercyhurst College.

Susan (McCartney) Horowitz '59 was elected mayor of Iowa City, Iowa. Susan, her husband, Joel, and daughter, Katharine, have enjoyed living in Iowa City since 1982.

Frances (Reynolds) Quadri '59 was recently installed as assistant treasurer for the Florence Crittenton Auxiliary for the 1994 program. Frances and her husband, Richard, reside at 4115 Concord Rd., Erie, PA 16506.

Marilyn (Lipchik) Brosang '64, a florist at Brosang's Flowers, has been inducted into the prestigious American Institute of Floral Designers, which is regarded as the highest honor in the floral industry. Marilyn and her husband, William, reside at 2832 Curtis Dr., Tyler, TX 75701.

Hon. Joyce Savocchio '65 was re-elected to a second term as mayor of the city of Erie. She was also recently invited to join Kappa Gamma Pi, the national Catholic honor society. Mayor Savocchio resides at 4015 Allegheny Rd., Erie, PA 16509.

Mary (Patalon) Schaaf '68 has been named vice president of Merrill Lynch Pierce Fcnner and Smith at the Erie office. Mary resides at 5109 Watson Rd., Erie, PA 16505.

Sandra A. Adams '69 has become the "chair-elect" for the National Society of Fund Raising Executives (NSFRE). Sandra and her husband, Tom Roberts, reside at 4405 Sedgcwick St. NW, Washington, DC 20016.

Mary (Fisher) Wiesen '69 has joined the Real Estate Educators Association, located in Chicago. Mary and her husband, Tom, reside at 3412 West 11th St., Erie, PA 16505.

Lynn (Nietupski) DiPlacido '70 is the new director for the Rainbows program in the Erie Diocese. Rainbows is a support program for children of single-parent or step families. Lynn resides at 4224 Knipper Ave., Erie, PA 16510.

Sr. Elisabeth Lintsen, MSOLA, 70 , director of Campus Ministry, has been cer­tified by the Catholic Campus Ministry Association (CCMA), a national professional associa­tion for campus ministers. CCMA was authorized to certify campus ministers in the name of the United States Catholic Conference Commission on Certification and Accreditation in October 1992. CCMA also provides the mis­sion of the Church in higher education. At Mercyhurst, Sr. Elisabeth has been part-time faculty in English and intercultural subjects, and is presently full-time in campus ministry. She is a member of the Missonarv Sisters of

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Our Lady of Africa (MSOLA). Sr. Elisabeth is celebrating her 20th year at Mercyhurst.

Sharon V. Malizici '70 earned a Ph.D. in vocational industrial education with a minor in guidance from the Pennsylvania State University on August 14, 1993. Sharon resides ai 65 E. 2nd St., Emporium, PA 15834.

Dr. Lisa Mary McCartney, RSM, 7J celebrated her Silver Jubilee as a Sister of Mercy in June. Sr. Lisa Mary, associate profes­sor of English, is director of the English depart­ment at Mercyhurst College.

Kathryn (Walker) Kazaros '72 has been living in Tucson since 1979 and loving it. She writes a weekly food column for The Arizona Daily Star, has her stockbroker's license and runs a matchmaking company. Kathryn, her husband, Bill, and daughters, Alexa and Sonya, reside at 3248 W. Moondance Way, Tucson, AZ 85741.

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Gary L Bukowski 73, CERE, won a fifth consecutive victory in the Erie County Council elections by a 2 to 1 margin. Gary is vice president for institutional advancement at Mercyhurst. Gary and his wife, Roberta Donley Bukowski 78 reside with sons, Michael and Ryan, at 4210 Briggs Ave., Erie, PA 16504.

Mary Ellen Dahlkemper 73 has joined the Mercyhurst College administration as director of the adult college. Mary Ellen resides at 3203 Willis St., Erie, PA 16506.

Judith (Gormont) Emick 74 has been promoted to assistant vice president and manager of Consumer Loan Administration at PNC Bank. Judith, husband, Michael 75, and their chil­dren, Brian, Daniel, and Caitlin, reside at 2147 Delphos Dr., Erie, PA 16509.

John W. Lawson 74 was promoted, within the Fairfax County Police Department, to master police officer and transferred to public safety-police academy where he will be an in-service training coordinator. John, his wife, Barbara, and their two children, Katie, 13, and Christopher, 9, reside at 13234 Kurtz Rd., Dale City, VA 22193.

Susan Weiner 74, an employee comunications specialist for Erie Insurance Group, was select­ed for the 1993-94 edition of Who's Who of American Women. Susan resides at 962 W. 16 St., Erie, PA 16502.

Debbie (Mattes) Kulig 76 is now a licensed real estate broker. She had to complete eight college courses, take an inten­sive prep course, and sit for an all-day exam. She is currently a broker associate with Prudential California Realty in Davis. Debbie, her husband, Mike, and their children, Allison and Ryan reside at 3316 Grosbeak Ct., Davis, CA 95616.

Lt. Cntdr. Kevin J. Gallagher '79 visited New York aboard the aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy for "Fleet Week 93," an annual event comprised of ships of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet and the Russian Navy. Kevin and his wife, Kathleen Darling Gallagher '76, reside at 345 Knells Ridge Dr., Chesapeake, VA 23320.

Michael E. Heller 79 is beginning his third year as chief financial officer for Knobloch Oldsmobile-Toyota Park. His wife, Nancy (Knobloch) Heller 79, has sold her childcare business to become a full-time "stay at home" mom. Nancy and Mike slay active at St. Luke's School by serving on the PTA, school board, finance committee and athletic association. Mike and Nancy, with Colleen, Bridget, Nathan, Daniel, and newest addition, Samantha Anne, reside at 719 E. 43rd St., Erie, PA 16504.

Paul J. Huber '79 was recently promoted to senior market claim manager with Allstate Insurance and transferred from Pensacola, FL, to Houston, TX. He manages a 90-person claim office in urban Houston and is responsi­ble for a multi-million dollar claim operation. Paul and his wife, Diane, reside at 20739 Castlemills Ct., Katy, TX 77450.

Karen Salvatore '79 received her MA degree in pastoral counseling, specializing in marital and family counseling, from LaSalle University in Philadelphia in 1992. Karen resides at 1838 W. 33rd St., Erie, PA 16508.

Joyce (Sparrow) Bukowski '80 has taken a posi­tion as a reader's advisor in the Erie County Library System. Joyce and her husband, Randy, reside at 95 Isabella St., North East, PA 16428.

Mark J. Zetts '80 received his MBA in December 1993 from Youngstown State University, where he teaches. Mark, his wife, Lisa (Mcgee) Zetts '80, and their three children reside at 6969 S. Raccoon Rd., Canfield, OH 44406.

Pierre W. Priestley '81 graduated on December 17, 1993, from the University of Chicago's graduate school of business with an MBA with a concentration in finance and business policy. He is working as a senior federal tax specialist at GE Capital Auto Lease in Barrington. Pierre resides at 1315 Baldwin Court, #A3, Palatine, IL 60067.

Kathleen T. Connelly '82 is teaching in the criminal justice program at BOCES vocational-tech high school in Ellicotlville, NY. Kate resides at 1024 West Sullivan St., Olean, NY 14760.

Ruth I. Gabreski-Amdt '82 is managing a bed and breakfast Victorian inn in Jackson. She is also president of the New Hampshire Audubon Society, Mt. Washington Valley Chapter. Ruth and her husband, James, whom she wed in 1991, can be reached at PO Box 761, 28 Skyline Dr., Glen, NH 03838.

Kevin Kendzior '83 is senior expediter for Smith Meter Inc. and has been involved with the Erie American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) chapter since 1985. Kevin resides at 2623 Dobbins Rd., Apt. #1, Erie, PA 16511.

Joe Mangano '83 is national training center manager for the Taco Bell Corporation. Joe resides at 43 Convington Dr., Sicklerville, NJ 08081.

Bonnie Clark '84 has been pro­moted to director of undergrad­uate and adult admissions at Mercyhurst College. Bonnie resides in Erie with her daugh­ter, Lisa, who is a student at the Hurst.

JeJJrey W. Jones '84 has been promoted to vice president controller for Dairy Marl Convenience Stores. Jeffrey and his wife, Dottie, reside at 68 Ethan Dr., Windsor, CT 06095.

Marshall S. Lillie (MS) '84, director of safely and security for Thiel College, was included in the 4th edition of Marquis Who's Who in American Education. Marshall and his wife, Anita, reside at 216 Clinton St., Greenville, PA 16125.

Maria A. Santangelo '84 returned from the Peace Corps in 1987. She is currently a senior psychiatric social worker for the Devereux Foundation in West Chester. Maria is working on a master of science degree in occupational therapy at College Misericordia in Dallas, PA. Maria resides at 1036 W. Lafayette St., Norristown, PA 19401.

Kelly (Meyer) Sciaino '84 is currently working as the food and beverage director of Village on the Green in Longwood. Kelly and her hus­band, Michael, reside at 2900 Winlock Ave., Deltona, FL 32738.

Brother Jerome Sullivan, FSC '84 made his profession of perpetual vows as a de la salle Christian Brother on October 2, 1993, in Syracuse. He currently teaches freshman religion at Christian Brothers Academy. I Ic also earned an MA degree from Fordham University in 1991. Brother Sullivan resides at the Christian Brothers Residence, 6243 Randall Rcl., Jamesville, NY 13078.

Mark London '85 has taken a patrolman's position with the Franklin (PA) Police Department. He and wife, Vicky, plan to relocate to Franklin.

Grace Ricci '85 was promoted to chief dietitian at St. John's Home in Rochester. She is cur­rently completing her MS degree at Syracuse Universitv in Health Education/Health Promotion. Grace resides at 280 S. Fitzhugh St., Rochester, NY 14608.

William Wheeler, II '85 completed his sixth year of service with the Hampton Township Police Department (Pittsburgh). He recently built and moved into a new home in Hampton Township with his wife of three years, Lisa. They reside at 4245 Timberlane Dr., Allison Park, PA 15101.

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David Armstrong '86 has been recognized by ihe Cleveland State University's Cleveland-Marshall College of Law as an alumnus with a "successful and interesting legal and non-legal career.1" David is the assistant football coach at Mercyhurst College and has joined the col­lege's advancement team working in the area of planned giving.

1ST Lt. James J. Lencghan '86 recently returned from a six-month deployment to Okinawa, Japan. During the deployment, training was conducted in small unit patrolling, urban train­ing, helicoper-borne raids and extensive live fire exercises. James also participated in Team Spirit 93, a joint exercise with the Republic of Korea, and Operation Cobra Gold 93 in Thailand. James and his wife, Julie Quenemann) Lencghan '87 reside at 2150 Bancroft Dr., Kailua, HI 96734.

Gary S. Laurnojj '86 is a special project consul­tant on the animation staff for NASA/Ames Research and Development. His responsibili­ties include computer animated enhancement and development on virtual reality technology. Gary resides at 6348 Pleasant Ave., Cocoa, FL 32927.

Christopher Alessi '81 received rave reviews in the Los Angeles Times for his performance in Four Actors Looking for Jobs! "Alessi evokes more laughter from a deadpan expression than Howard Stern can from a book of insults. His career is definitely going somewhere up, so catch Alessi while he's still on stage." Christopher also appeared on an episode of "Days of Our Lives." Christopher resides at 12203 Magnolia Blvd., Apt. 209, N. Hollywood, CA 91607.

Loretta Frankovitch '87 has joined the adjunct faculty at Northern Virginia Community College where she is teaching in the English department.

Michelle Matheron '87 received the "Gold Star Award," a quality initiative, from the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, for her work on automating the Food Service Accountability Program for the department. Michelle resides at 4825 Kingshill Ct., Apt. 211, Columbus, OH 43229.

Elizabeth (Shewan) Swantek y87 is employed at McCarty Printing as a lithographic stripper. Llizabeth and her husband, Brian, reside at 1408 VV. 38th St., Erie, PA 16508.

Michael A. Dukovich '88, from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, recently completed the munici­pal police training program at Mercyhurst-North East.

Renee Hamilton '88 is currently working as an internal nutritional sales representative with Mead Johnson Nutritionals, a Bristol & Myers-Squibb Company. Her territory includes Erie, Youngstown and Northern Pittsburgh. Renee resides at 534 Lincoln Ave., Erie, PA 16505.

Sr. Michele Marie Schroech, RSM, '88 professed her first vows as a Sister of Mercy. Sr. Michele resides at the Mercy Motherhouse, 444 E. Grandview Blvd., Erie, PA 16504.

Lisa Slomski '88 was promoted to business development officer for PNC Bank. Lisa resides at 303 Presque Isle Blvd., Apt. #212, Erie, PA 16505.

Matthew J. Clark '89 is the editor of The Herald weekly newspaper, which serves the lower Allegheny Valley near Pittsburgh. Matthew resides at 300 Milltown Rd., Apt #302, New Kensington, PA 15068.

Clint Huffman '89 has accepted a position with Gannon University's athletic department as a staff athletic trainer. He is responsible for pro­viding sportsmedicine coverage for the soccer, men's basketball and softball programs. Clint and his wife, Mary Carol, reside at 4153 W. Ridge Rd., Apt. #15, Erie, PA 16506.

Doug Stiefvater '89 is a computer programmer 111 with C-Cubed Corporation, a government defense contractor. He was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 1992. Doug resides at 5270 Duke St., #307, Alexandria, VA 22304.

Nancy A. Glotzbach '90 has relocated to Pittsburgh after three years of working in the audit department at the Erie office of Ernst and Young. She will be a senior accountant for General Nutrition Financial Services, a compa­ny of General Nutrition Incorporated. Nancy resides at 2268 Lynnbrook Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15226.

David Alan Gordon '90 has been promoted to assistant vice president, trust officer at PNC Bank. David and his wife, Jill, reside in the Grove City area.

Julie Kemling '90 was recently sworn in as a police officer for the city of Erie. She also recently completed the municipal police train­ing program at Mercyhurst-North East. Julie resides in Albion, PA.

Christine Kindlin '90 recently graduated with her MS in physical therapy from the University of Miami School of Medicine, which recently gave her a research award for her work with wheelchair basketball athletes. She is currently a staff physical therapist at Carolina's Medical Center, a trauma hospital in Charlotte. Christine resides at 2330-C Roswell Ave., Charolotte, NC 28207.

David McSwigan '90 is general manager for the Red Lobster at 1140 Conneaut Lake Rd., Meadville, PA 16335.

Anthony P. Prusak '90 was promoted to direc­tor of group sales at the Cleveland Marriott East in Beachwood. Since 1991, Tony has recruited six alums to work in managerial positions with Boykin Management Company, which is the second largest franchise of Marriott, headquartered in Cleveland. Tony resides at 1165 Som Center Rd., #112, Mayfield Hts., OH 44124.

Jennifer Singer '90 has been recently promoted to supervisor of the Family Builders social work program at the Children's Home Society of South Florida. Jennifer resides at 480 Executive Center Dr., 4C, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.

Dan Sweeney '90 has been pro­moted to general manager of the Ruby Tuesday Restaurant in Silver Springs. Dan resides at 10230 Hickory Ridge Rd., Apt. #404, Columbia, MD 21044.

Richard T. Yarosz '90 is sales manager for the Hilton in Gaithersburg. Rick can be reached at the Hilton, 620 Perry Parkway, Gaithersburg, MD 20877.

David C. Kaschalk '91 has been promoted to manager for the K-Mart Corporation in Berlin. David and his wife, Tracey, reside at 900 Maple Ave., Atco, NJ 08004.

Thomas Nick '91, a nursing home administra­tor, has transferred to Fairview Manor HCF Inc. Thomas and his wife, Amanda, reside at 628 West 23rd St., Erie, PA 16502.

Alesia Richards '91 is currently teaching 2nd grade at Apple Pie Ridge Elementary School in Winchester. Alesia and her husband, Kevin Sullivan, reside at 130 O'Brien's Circle, Winchester, VA 22602.

Scott D. Patterson '91 is a juvenile probation officer in Armstrong County. He and wife, Kelly, can be reached at RD #2, Box 127-A, Worthington, PA 16262.

Sharon (Biss) Varischetti '91 earned a master's degree in public adminstration from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Sharon and her husband, Peter, reside at 101 Diaz St., Brockway, PA 15824.

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Dan Desmond '92 began a three-year assignment in February 1994, with the Mennonile Central Committee (MCC). MCC is the service, develop­ment and relief agency of North American Mennonile and Brethren in Christ churches. Dan will work as a caseworker with the Center for Haitian Studies in Miami, FL. Dan can be reached at 5540 Northwest Miami Court, Miami, FL 33137.

Scott Burfoot '92 has been named to the East Coast Hockey League's All Star Team for the second straight year. He plays for the Huntsville Blast with former Mercyhurst teammate Rob Madia '93.

Mark Dukovich '92 is an account executive at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. Mark resides at 135 Clearfield Pi., Pittsburgh, PA 15204.

Tina Fielding '92 has been selected as a mem­ber of the Law Review staff at the University of Dayton, where she is in her second year of law school. Tina can be reached c/o 1180 Hopson Hill Rd., Wattsburg, PA 16442.

Timothy Pratt '92 is an insurance agent at Erie Insurance Group. Timothy and wife, Kara (Krista) Pratt '93, reside at 24 E. State St., Box 6, Albion, PA 16401.

Laura E. Rhea '92 earned a master's degree in science education from Clarion University in August 1993. She is currently teaching 4th grade in the Richmond Public School system. Laura resides at 4103C Townhouse Rd., Richmond, VA 23228.

Maureen A. Trivilino '92 is teaching 3rd grade at the Children's House elementary school in Pearl City. Maureen resides at 95-480 Kaulia PL, Mililani, HI 96789.

Renee Unik '92 has been promoted to assistant supervisor at Perseus House Inc. Renee resides at 227 Center St., Springdale, PA 15144.

Lisa Eckl y93 has been awarded a Cornaro Scholarship for graduate studies by Kappa Gamma Pi national Catholic college graduate honor society. She will attend Villanova/Hahnemann University and will work toward both a law degree and a doctorate in psychology. Lisa can be reached at RD #1, Box 262, Ridgway, PA 15853.

Lorraine Hamilton '93 has been promoted to manager of the Elm Street Office of PNC Bank. Lorraine resides at 1257 E. 42nd St., Erie, PA 16504.

Rob Madia '93, who was picked up by the Hampton Road Admirals hockey team, now plays for the Huntsville Blast in Huntsville, Al, with former teammate Scott Burfoot '92.

Michael J. Walsh '93 has joined the Leasure Tax Service firm as a tax consultant, specializing in small business and individual tax planning and preparation. Michael resides at 3417 Holland St., Erie, PA 16504.

WHO'S WHO AMONG STUDENTS Twenty-seven Mercyhurst students were named to the 1994 Edition of Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. They are: Nicole Acquilano, Michael Arrigo, Gerard Battle, Laura Blabac, Grace Bruno, Natalie Catania, John Danknich, Phyllis Dinicola, Nicole Donachy, Eileen Gill, Heather Hcid, Janice Hill, Colleen Kipfstuhl, Daniel McQuillen, David McQuillen, Julie Minich, Nalika Nanayakkara, Jennifer Palmer, Sherree Piechnick, Karen Ponchak, Lucy Pratt, Melissa Rogowski, Kimberly Rudolph, Kris Rudolph, Mia U-Rycki, Melissa Waclawik, and Catherine Zicarelli,

WEDDING BELLS Best Wishes Andrew Abramczyk '89 and Deborah Ciprich married on June 26, 1993, at St. Luke Catholic Church in Erie. Helene Sue Armitage '81 married Thomas Patrick Bishop on August 21, 1993, at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Corry. Christopher M. Adams '91 and Wendy M. Morrison '91 married on September 25, 1993, at Christ the King Chapel. Danielle Bianchi '87 married Dr. William Henry Jones on April 3, 1993, at Christ the King Chapel. Sharon Biss '91 married Peter C. Varischetti in October 1993. Ronald Bryant '90 married Marie Tavani on October 23, 1993, at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Erie. Christine Clark '90 exchanged nuptial vows with Brian S. Slusarick on October 2, 1993, at the First Presbyterian Church in Emporium, PA. Diane L. Adams '90 stood as maid of honor. Suzanne Denny '88 and Kenneth Gushie '93 married on June 26, 1993, in Christ the King Chapel. Katie J. Ferraro '89 married Ronald M. Bish on August 21, 1993. Kenneth W. Floss '91 and Wendy M. Capasso wed on July 10, 1993, at the First Baptist Church injeannette, PA. Linda Ann Gambill 74 and Walter Love, Jr. married on June 18, 1993, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Erie. Kimberly Rose Gies '88 exchanged vows with Mark Matthew Manna on August 14, 1993, at St. Mary Catholic Church in St. Marys, PA. Lori Goodwill '90 and James Chase wed on July 9, 1993, at Nick's Place in Edinboro, PA. James G. Grimes and Judith L. Flaherty married on June 18, 1993, in the office of District Justice David Fish in Pleasantville, PA. David Hershiser, III '92 and Alice Delano were united in marriage on July 31, 1993, at the Friends Meeting House in Pittsburgh, PA. Shirley Passle Hordinski 76 wed Dr. Ronald W. Helminski on April 8, 1994, at St. Hedwig Church in Erie. Bonnie (Hordinski) Triola '68 served as Matron of Honor. Andrea Jonasen '86 wed Adam Walker on April 17, 1993, at St. Stephen's Lutheran Church in Erie. David C. Kaschalk '91 married Tracey A. Sawyer on August 8, 1992. Kathleen Mary Kennerknccht '82 married Carmen Raymond Testi on May 8, 1993, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Eric.

Kara D. Krista '93 and Timothy M. Pratt '92 were married on August 28 at Christ the King Chapel. Sherry A. Kuhar '89 became the bride of Alberto Dionigo Pinto on May 22, 1993, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Winchester, VA. Natalie Mangini '85 married Mark Stcfanick on August 14, 1993. Pamela M. Marucci '92 wed Thomas Swanson on June 26, 1993, at St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church in Erie. Ann Marie Melquist '90 wed Michael Zentis on August 14, 1993, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Albion, PA. Lisa Minzenberger '91 married Peter Harvey on August 27, 1993, at St. George Catholic Church in Erie. Julie Mohnkern '91 wed Victor Galati on October 16, 1993, at St. Benedict the Abbot Catholic Church in McMurray, PA. Jean Moniewski '85 wed Michael Mallhancr on January 7, 1994, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Erie. Portia Olson '81 married Mark Harris on August 21, 1993, at the First Presbyterian Church in North East, PA. Joseph Paluchak '93 wed Alison Powers '92 on August 7, 1993, at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church in Erie. Shelley A. Paszko '91 wed Sean P. Curry on September 11, 1993, at Saint Peter Cathedral in Erie. Scott D. Patterson '91 wed Kelly R. Emminger on September 18, 1993. Thomas Pearson '89 wed Kathleen Hamilton on April 3, 1993, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Erie. Cynthia Pentland '91 married David Silvis on April 11, 1992. Julie Medwig'91 was maid of honor. Bridget Elizabeth Presutti '88 and Dennis Michael Seth exchanged vows on May 22, 1993, at St. George Catholic Church in Erie. William Rzoclkiewicz '91 married Christi Luden on September 18, 1993, at the Warner Theatre in Erie. Nancy A. Scalise '92 and Eric Nuara exchanged nuptial vows on July 23, 1993, at St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church in Erie. Joyce Scepura 7 7 married Michael J. Wing on April 18, 1993, at the Warner Theatre. Susan (Scepura) Jarecki '68 served as matron of honor. Eric Scaei '89 and Karen Santorowski were wed on June 19, 1993, at Christ the King Chapel. William Hogan III '89 served as a groomsman. Elizabeth Shewan '87 married Brian P. Swantek on New Year's Eve (December 31,1993). She was given away by her brother Gerald E. Shewan '81. Gerald E. Shewan '81 married Mary S. Peters on July 24, 1993, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Erie. Guy Steg '80 married Rebecca Mollis on September 25, 1993, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in North East, PA. Cheryl Ann Tomczak '92 and Mark Allen Maicwski were united in marriage on July 10, 1993, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Erie. Shelly VanAlstine '91 wed Douglas R. O'Hara on May 29, 1993, at the First United Methodist Church of St. Mary's. Denise M. Vcshecco '92 and John E. Cox were wed on October 9, 1993, at St. James Catholic Church. Jennifer S. Wagner '92 wed Daniel Gianneili on June 4, 1993, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Erie. Mary Fedclis White '65 married Keith R. Banister on November 6, 1993. Melanie Wisinski '91 wed David Conover on October 16, 1993, at Christ the King Chapel. Janet T. Wynne '88 wed William R. Coyne on September 11, 1993, at Wayside Presbyterian Church.

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Births Congratulations

Roberta (Bogart) Batten '80 and husband-Thomas, their first child, a daughter, Katnryn Elizabeth, born September 17, 1993. Joan (Mercier) Belitsky 79 and husband, Steve, are the proud parents of a son, Michael. Homer Capotis 78 and wife, Sallie, welcomed the Erie area's first 1993 Christmas baby, a daughter, Ariadne Theodora, born on December 25, 1993. Ariadne joins brother, Christopher. Eric '90 and Jackie (Bula) Chase '91, their first son, Joseph Graham, born September 30, 1993. Denise Cooper-Knoll '87 and husband, Skip, a daughter, Natalie Elizabeth, born June 10, 1993. She joins big brothers Ryan and Aaron. Christine (McCloskey) Eacho '81 and husband, Louis, their first child, a son, Daniel Louis, born July 16, 1993. Suzanne (Daley) Esposito '84 and husband, Mark, a son, David Anthony, born April 26, 1993. Big brother, Mark, 5, welcomed him to the family. Mary (Nolan) Fair '84 and husband, Robert, a son, Alex Paul, born November 10, 1993. Kathy C. (Kunkel) Gettis '88 and husband, Matthew, their first child, a son, Mitchell Jeffrey, born June 13, 1993. Kevin G. Kane '80 and wife, Debbie, their third child, a daughter, Brianne Alyssa, born January 14, 1994. Kathleen Elizabeth, 3, and Conor Egan, 2, welcomed her home. Martha (Stahon) Leech '82 and husband, Rodney, a son, David Joseph, born February 17, 1994. Pamela (Theuerkauf) Millin '85 and husband, Peter, a daughter, Grace Maritza, born February 20, 1994. She joins brother Sebastian, 2. Brian Morrow '87 and wife, Yvonne, a daughter, Brenda Ann, born February 20, 1993. Heather (Powers) Taylor '85 and husband, Gordon, a son, Tavis Mackenzie, born August 14, 1993. Tavis was welcomed home by big sis­ter, Kyleigh, 20 months. Patrick M. Short 77 and wife, Marilyn, a daugh­ter, Charlene Marie, born March 22, 1993. Big sister, Tracy, 4, welcomed her new sister to the family. Cynthia (Pentland) Silvis '91 and husband, David, their first child, a daughter, Megan LeAnn, born November 24, 1993. Cheryl (Burgard) Skywark '87 and husband, John, a son, Andrew Lee, born February 15, 1994.

Mary (BaldauQ Wiedel '84 and husband, William, triplets, John William, Susan Rosaria, and David Andrew, born on December 27, 1993. Denise (Berdis) Wilkerson '88 and husband, A. Michael, a son, Aubrey James, born September 29, 1993. Mark '80 and Lisa (McGee) Zetts '80, a daughter,Kathryn Elizabeth, born July 11, 1993. Katnryn was welcomed by big brothers, Michael, 5, and Stephen, 2.

Condolences And Our Prayers

Student

Adria Stalsky, a sophomore Art Therapy major, daughter of Marietta and Igor Stalsky, Director of Theatre Department.

Alumni

Sr. Mary deLourdes Coffey, RSM '57 Tom Costelloe '91 Sr. M. Justinajerko, RSM '57 Sr. Catherine Rettger, OSB *63 Sr. Mary Alice Schultz, RSM '53 Betty E. Schutt '41 Sr. Mary Christina Shaftic, RSM '55 Rosalie LoGrasso Skarston '43 Mary A. Skene '35 Eileen Held VanScoter '49 Janet Blackmore Walker '50

Husband of

Gloria Herberle Sullivan '44 (Robert Sullivan)

Father of

Linda Bremmer, English lecturer McAuley-Corry, (Fred Miller; Jennifer Conmy '88 (Eugene F. Conmy) Sheila Sullivan Coon 72 (Robert Sullivan) Philip Gahring '95 (Philip Gahring, Sr.) Dr. Larry Gauriloff, assistant professor of biology (David Gauriloff Sr.) Kristina Reichenbach Lee 75 (Joseph Reichenbach) Maureen Sullivan Maus 7 3 (Robert Sullivan) Joy McQuillen '91 (Herbert Knoll) Maryann Sullivan '88 (Robert Sullivan)

Mother of

Mary Ann Brabencler '69 Qane Brabender) Barbara Chambers '60 (Magdalcna M. Chambers) Merrill "Bud" Dever, director of security, (Rose E. Miller Dever) Terri Frish maintenance secretary, (Mildred Blaze) Mary Jo Lipani '69 (Mary Elizabeth Lipani) Jeanne McCallion, nurse (Marie Herbert Breckley) Diane Rutkowski, finance secretary, (Mary H. Siwek Hoderny) Patricia Muir Roach '51 (Agnes Muir) Lori Shermann '97 (Marcia Shermann) (Adria Stalsky)

Brother of

Darci Kress, director, Mercyhurst-North East library, (Gregory Meehl) Kristina Reichenbach Lee 75 (Albert Reichenbach) Sr. M. Annunciata Loreno '52 (Albert Loreno)

Sister of

Fr. Steve Anderson, college chaplin, (Mary Ellen Anderson) Peter Stalsky '92 (Adria Stalsky)

Friends of the College

Betty B. Davis Robert P. Martin, Jr. (former President Associate)

Our Apologies The office of institutional advancement apolo­gizes to the following colorations for omitting their names in the 1992-93 annual report, Mcrcyhurst Honors. Their contributions were made through the Foundation for Independent Colleges.

Erie Steel Products Co.

GTE Foundation

Integra Foundation

Lord Corporation

United Parcel Service

Vesuvius Foundation

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Remember When... Good-Grooming Regulations.

"I pledge allegiance to our col­lege and to* the ideals for which it stands," that was how the 1938 stu­dent handbook began. At the end of that freshman pledge, students were required to sign their name. This signified that each was respon­sible for the information contained within the handbook's pages.

At the inception of the college in 1926, there was a Board of Discipline whose rules regarding good grooming were posted in each room. The posting was to remind students that, "a college is a public institution, not a private home, and that whatever would offend good taste in a public place is out of order here."

Students today couldn't have survived those early regulations. For one, shorts and jeans were not permitted at all and you had to dress for dinner. Appropriate attire included dresses, skirts, blouses and sweaters. And, when casual attire was worn to things such as gym class, students had to use the rear stairs, exits and entrances.

The rules governing drinking were straightforward—The use of intoxicating drinks by students was forbidden. However, smoking was permitted in the college lounge area.

Around the late 60s, early 70s, student input into the handbook was sought. As you might expect

&

during that turbulent era, after the students got involved, there was a departure from good grooming reg­ulations. In the true 70s tradition, the 1970 handbook stated that "a student should be as free as possi­ble from imposed limitations that have no direct relevance to his or her education."

There was another effect of the students' involvement— handbooks began to list more pro­cedures and regulations such as health and housing regulations, a statement on the rights and free­doms of students, general direc­tions for using the laundry facilities and whether pets were prohibited. By 1973, regulations were printed in a "residence hall handbook."

Todays 40-page student hand book is a far cry from the good grooming regulations of the mid-205 to mid-60s era. It lists every­thing a new Mercyhurst student

should know but is afraid to ask. However, the preface of the current handbook shares an idea that can be felt throughout the college's 68-year heritage. It states:

"Mercyhurst College is a community of people

joined together to learn,

enjoy life and grow

in positive ways. Members

oj this community enter it

freely and recognize

the responsibility they have

to care for each other

and themselves."

At Mercyhurst, the important things never change.

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