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AND FLOW OF SOUL A pictorial journey through this year's Academic Celebration

by Gloria Knox

There were 29 speakers and 13 events featured at Mercyhurst College's fourth annual Academic Celebration. The celebration spawned a dazzling array of food for thought, sprinkled with a rebirth of sensitivity to world

concerns. It was as if Mercyhurst spread a banquet table, and the Erie community feasted.

Besides the intellectual, there was a focus on the artistic and

cultural life of a person. Included in the lighter side of the celebra

tion were dance students displaying their various abilities and skills; art exhibitions by two

former art graduates; movies; a wine and cheese tasting demon

stration, and light-hearted discussions such as the evolution of

political cartooning and irreverent poetry of school children.

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MERCYHURST'S THREE SPRINGS

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

How TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS

No discovery is more treasured than learning how the world of blue chip stocks and balance sheets work.

MERCYHURST HOCKEY Games played with a stick are as venerable as ancient Persia. They have been played by American Indians to the Greeks themselves. Hockey, one of the oldest games in the world, is about the best-known of all games played with a stick.

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REBORN In the 1990s, college students nationwide are earnestly trying to help others less fortunately situated or in need of help in one form or another. Mercyhurst's campus is no exception.

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ABOUT THE COVER

Saul Steinberg's now-classic "map" of the United States as seen by a New Yorker has spawned countless imitations. The most recent being the cover of Mercyhurst Magazine as drawn by Erie illustrator Tom Tucker. The Steinberg original was used as the March 26, 1976, New Yorker magazine cover. Imitations have been used for other magazine covers, posters, and promotions for universities and their alumni associations including Stanford, Princeton and Berkeley.

Chairman of the Board of Trustees James A. Zurn

President Dr. William P. Garvey

Senior Assistant to the President Mary Daly '66

Director of Publications Kimberly Dillon

Contributors Gary Bukowski '73 Louis Caravaglia Bonnie Clark '84 Dorothy DiSanti Ken Floss '91 Rich Forsgren '84 Sr. Mary Lawrence Franklin Gloria Knox Robert Lowry Kimberly Malinowski Karen McGuire '92 Mercyhurst Archives Rob Ruky Times Publishing Co.

Designer Diane Morschhauser

Printing Seneca Printing, Oil City, PA

Mercyhurst Magazine is published three times yearly in Winter, Spring and Summer/Fall by Mercyhurst College. The magazine is published by the office of external affairs, Mercyhurst College, Glenwood Hills, Erie, PA 16546.

MERCYHURST MAGAZINE SPRING 1990

NEXT GENERATION

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

As Mercyhurst heads toward the 21st century, it stands on the edge of true distinction. But, how it got there is the story of three periods of significant growth where the college expanded enrollment, increased its financial strength, added to its physical campus, and developed new curriculum and programs.

The three springs that Mercyhurst has experienced are its birth and development under Mother Borgia Egan (1926-1959), the growth of the physical plant and challenge of co-education under Sr. Carolyn Herrmann (1963-1972), and the current vitality and growing maturity of the institution under president Dr. William P. Garvey (1980 to present).

DECADES PAST Beginnings are always exciting peri

ods, and Mercyhurst's was no exception. The decision to found a college was a dream come true in the early 1920s for the Sisters of Mercy headquartered in nearby Titusville, PA. Fortunately, the Sisters of Mercy, under the leadership of Mother Borgia Egan, had the foresight to invest in a great location as they traveled to Erie and paid the then handsome sum of $51,000 for a 76-acre farm high on the southern ridge overlooking Lake Erie. That decision, along with the original Tudor Gothic architecture of the first building, Old Main, laid the basis for the uniqueness of the Mercyhurst College campus.

Building a college, however, proved to be no easy task, and Mother Borgia, an indomitable woman, large in size, vision and heart, accompanied by Sisters Pierre Wilbert, Agatha Hogan and

others, trudged the streets of Erie in all kinds of weather to interest local busi-nesspeople in the bond issue that would finance the construction of Mercyhurst. These founding sisters each gave birth to the college in her own way — giving of themselves physically, mentally and emotionally, and the college owes not only its existence, but also its atmosphere and ideals to these foresighted and courageous women.

Thanks to the persistence of those same founders, Mercyhurst was granted a charter from the state of Pennsylvania to grant a bachelor of arts degree one year before its first students graduated in 1929. From its opening in 1926, there was an emphasis on the importance of a liberal arts education with the related option of preparing for a career, of which teacher education was the foremost for a good many years. A critical recognition milestone was reached when the college was accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Universities in 1931.

The first, and still most prominent, campus building constructed during that First Spring was Old Main and Egan Hall. It was designed by F. Ferdinand Durang, a Philadelphia architect who was recognized as one the country's foremost designers of educational buildings. At the same time Old Main was built, all the bright young architects were beginning to produce Bauhaus boxes, neat and rectangular and concrete. However, Old Main was built to create a view for those driving up the hill, and to inspire students with the dignity and grace that was to be the essence of a Mercyhurst education.

Old Main was followed by the chapel

Mother Borgia Egan

and its striking tower — now the most recognizable symbol of the college. The tower and chapel were built in 1933 through a gift by Mrs. Orva Coyle O'Neil, and, that same year, the Lourdes Grotto, was designed and built by Father William Sullivan, the college's first chaplain. Next came the imposing college gates, which were purchased in 1950 from the estate of Pittsburgh millionaire Harry K. Thaw. Then, in 1953, Weber and Preston halls were built followed by McAuley Hall in 1959, which was the college's second residence hall.

By the early 1960s, Mercyhurst's enrollment had grown from 25 students in 1926 to about 500 as a result of its growing reputation as one of the best Catholic women's colleges in the region.

The First Spring ended when Mother Borgia Egan died in 1962, having earned an immortal place in Mercyhurst history as the founder who not only gave the school its birth, but also its spirit as a place where the development of the intellect was marked by both dignity and grace.


A WHIRLWIND OF CHANGE In the early 60s, another remarkable

woman arrived to assume the leadership of Mercyhurst's Second Spring — Sr. Carolyn Herrmann. A leader of unusual vision and determination, Sr. Carolyn's tenure was one of high risks, but, true to the school's motto, Carpe Diem, she seized the opportunity to

position the college well to meet the challenges of the 20th century.

A native of Erie, Sr. Carolyn was educated at Mer-cyhurst College where she earned her bachelor of arts degree. She received her master of science degree at the University of Minnesota and her Ph. D. in chemistry at

the University of Notre Dame. She was a faculty member in the departments of chemistry and biology from 1939 until 1961, when she was appointed executive vice president and dean. In 1963, she was appointed president and began preparing the college for growth and change.

"Our initial goal was to make a Mer-cyhurst education more attractive and unique to interest students and to prepare for the Middle States re-evaluation in 1965," said Sr. Carolyn. "There was no thought of coeducation, but there was an excitement and an enthusiasm about working on something new."

Many at the college believed Sr. Carolyn had a unique ability to respond to new challenges and they were right. Under the stimulus of a master plan called Blueprint I, she changed the academic calendar to a three-term system; challenged faculty and departments to add exciting, innovative courses to their curriculum offerings; created what is now the board of trustees and even allowed students to bring "Exposure '69" to the campus to enliven the academic atmosphere.

Exposure '69 was a student-initiated weekend of controversial speakers on

controversial subjects during the controversial 60s. It not only attracted students from all over the country, but also garnered media attention. "My attitude now as it was then was to allow students the opportunity and academic freedom to experience some of the difficult topics of the 60s in an environment where faculty and administrators could interact," said Sr. Carolyn. "It brought a lot of criticism, but, at the same time, it was important to demonstrate that Mercyhurst was open to new ideas."

The mid-60s were also a time when many women's colleges throughout the country were experiencing a drop in enrollment, and Mercyhurst was no exception. The Hurst enrollment had leveled at 650 after a growth spurt in the early-60s. It wasn't just an enrollment question that spurred co-education, Sr. Carolyn was also convinced that the women of tomorrow would require a different type of education — one that would enable them to work with men on all levels in the workplace.

The co-ed decision brought a great deal of criticism and met with some alumni resistance, but Sr. Carolyn won over the college community, and coeducation went forward with the first resident males arriving in 1969. As a part of coeducation, Sr. Carolyn also initiated an intercollegiate athletic program.

During the Second Spring, the physical plant of the college also grew impressively. Additions to the college complex at this time included the imposing Zurn Hall, built in 1967; the tennis courts (now indoor tennis courts), built in 1969; Hammermill Library, built

Sr. Carolyn Herrmann

in 1971; Baldwin Hall, built in 1970; eight South Briggs Ave. Townhouses, leased in 1971; Tullio Athletic Field, created in 1971; three on-campus (Sesler) apartment buildings, built in 1972; and Garvey Park, built in 1973.

After 10 highly productive years, Sr. Carolyn resigned in 1972 having achieved a secure position in Mercyhurst history as the person who saved the college from the fate suffered by many women's colleges in the 1960s. Perhaps even more important was her firm belief that Mercyhurst should be a free place where intellectual challenge and personal growth could flourish. Of her reign, Sr. Carolyn concluded, "A leader should allow things to happen." And happen they did! The modern Mercyhurst is a direct result of her inspiration, vision and courage.

THE THIRD SPRING ARRIVES When Sr. Carolyn left the presidency,

college enrollment had reached 1,200 students. That figure, however, stagnated during the later 1970s and it became clear that the college had to, once again, experience growth and change if it was to fulfill the promise of the Borgia and Carolyn years.

In response to this need, another strong leader appeared on the scene, Dr. William P. Garvey, who had arrived at


Mercyhurst in 1962. Before becoming president, Dr. Garvey first served as chairman of the education department, then as chairman of the social science department and next served as academic dean for seven years from 1969-1976. He was serving as director of the school's first graduate program in criminal justice when he was elected president in 1980.

Faced with declining enrollment, low endowment and serious financial straits, Dr. Garvey initiated the college's Third Spring, adopting the motto "If you can dream it, you can do it." With a jeweler's eye, he developed a master plan that has successfully led Mercyhurst through the 80s into the 90s. The Garvey years have focused on improving campus facilities, expanding enrollment, strengthening the financial condition of the institution, and re-invigorating the college's liberal arts tradition.

New vitality and direction in the Third Spring has also meant changes in the curriculum. A new and stronger liberal arts core was developed in 1981, requiring all students to take a minimum of 40 percent of their program in the liberal arts. A new program was added for learning disabled students, and a graduate program in special education was developed. New majors were introduced in sportsmedicine and interior design, and to assist in job retraining for the unemployed of Erie County, Mercyhurst began the Mercyhurst College Career Institute (MCCI). At the same time, the Corry Center was begun

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The first and still most prominent campus building — Old Main

As Mercyhurst heads toward the 21st century, it stands on the edge of true distinction. But, how it got there

is the story of three periods of significant growth where the college expanded enrollment, increased its financial

strength, added to its physical campus, and developed new curriculum

and programs.

to service the educational needs of the Corry-Warren area and the Adult College was revitalized to assist students beyond the traditional program.

Under Garvey's leadership, the college moved strongly to strengthen its financial position by increasing the en

dowment from $100,000 in 1980 to approximately $2,500,000. In 1985, Mercyhurst began a three-year $4.5 million capital drive that generated funds for building improvements, supported financial aid endowments, purchased new equipment and added 20,000 books to the library.

That campaign ended in 1988 surpassing its goal and netting $5.2 million. This money, augmented by two successful bond issues in 1987 and 1989, totaled $12 million and permitted the college to

embark on an ambitious $15 million improvement program.

The results include a beautiful $1.2 million multipurpose facility for the hotel restaurant and institu-tuional management department called Sullivan Hall built in 1988, a nautilus addition to the campus center, a $1.5 million D'An-gleo School of Music building opened in 1989; the Maura Smith Child Learning Center, which opened in 1989; and a $750,000 just

recently completed addition to Preston Hall for the business division (see story page 6).

An increase in on-campus enrollment, required increasing the housing stock to accommodate 1,000 students, therefore, eight Briggs Avenue apartments were

purchased in the late 80s adding five acres to the campus. The jewel of the Third Spring expansion program, however, will be the student union, now under construction. The long-awaited union, scheduled to open this fall, will cost $2.6 million with furnishings. It will be called the Carolyn Herrmann Center. The traditional Ivy League look of the campus will be preserved in the center's architecture. The Carolyn Herrmann Center will house a bookstore, student cafeteria, recreational facilities, a small chapel and offices for student organizations.

"Mercyhurst College, past and present, has been shaped by responding to the needs of its students," said Dr. Garvey, and they, in turn, have responded in record numbers. The student body is currently at an all-time high (2,100 students) with nearly equal balance between men and women in the freshman classes. Increased admission standards have also raised the entering college board scores 45 points over the last four years. As a result, approximately 70 percent of the entering freshmen come from the top half of their class. Even more healthy is the fact that 1,500 applicants are expected for the 400 spots in the Class of 1994.

A guiding philosophical force for the Third Spring was Dr. Garvey's strong belief that a college should do more than offer courses and degrees. "It should also be a force for growth and change; a repository of talent and knowledge; a haven for truth, beauty and free thought — in short, it should be an invaluable resource for the area and a source of civic pride."

To support this lofty goal, the college has been actively seeking to better the community and one of the most gratifying aspects of the Third Spring is the increasing public recognition and respect the college has been receiving for the D'Angelo International Young Artist Competition, the Irish Student Program, the annual Fourth of July Celebration, the Canterbury Feast, the Pennsylvania Governor's School for the Arts and the Writers Institute — all of which draw thousands to the campus and attest to the vitality of the Mercyhurst spirit.

All of this suggests that the Third Spring is successfully building on the dreams of the First and Second springs to create "a great college on this hill." However, this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But, perhaps for students of 2010, it is the end of the beginning.


A pictorial journey through this year's Academic Celebration

Continued from inside front cover.

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

The jarring views of keynote speaker, Fr. Richard McBrien were heard against the backdrop of over 2,500 celebration atten

dees on the first day of the Academic Celebration. "Social teachings focus on

consumerism. The sin is consuming more than you need in a world where so many

are suffering," said Fr. McBrien.

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

Gloria Knox is the arts publicist at Mercyhurst.


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

H O W T O S U C C E E D

By Kimberly Dillon

T he unique spirit of the organization is captured in the way the smartly dressed occupants are caught up in the hustle and bustle

of the work-a-day world. It looks like any productive business office filled with professionals doing their jobs to the best of their ability. Only, it isn't a business. It's the impressive new center for the Mercyhurst business department.

The warm peach-colored walls and blue-speckled carpet give evidence of the relationship between professional office and academia. The chief executive officer of this particular business endeavor is Dr. Robert Cisek, chairman of the business division and associate professor of business. As division chairman, Cisek sets the agenda and priorities just like a real CEO of a Fortune 500 company.

With 350 business majors, the business course of study is the largest in the college. Students can get a baccalaurate degree in one of six concentrations — accounting, business administration, financial planning, marketing, organizational resource management and business education.

The Preston addition includes three classrooms, a microcomputer lab, a conference room and 12 offices for faculty. The decor combines utilitarian simplicity with a certain sense of warmth and personality, which enhances an environment of hard work and camaraderie.

From his vantage point, Cisek views the operation as a closely held corporation. "I don't dress like a typical college professor, but like a business executive," he said. "There's a relationship between image and success, our students need to understand that."

Cisek tells his students that "When you walk into most executive offices looking for a position, you need to project the 'right' image: Your appearance should say that you belong in that environment, that you fit in the culture of that company." That doesn't mean that ap-

Robert Cullen, assistant professor of economics, teaching a financial management class.

pearance is the only important part of securing a position. Cisek is quick to add that "strong communication skills and technical know-how are extremely important.

However, no discovery is more treasured than learning how the world of blue chip stocks and balance sheets work. Business co-ops provide students with the opportunity to apply their newly acquired knowledge to the work environment. The exposure shows students that, in the real world of business, adherence to deadlines, responsibilities and the like are critical.

A financial manager at the General Electric (GE) facility in Schenectady, NY, agrees. "Technical skills are only part of succeeding in business," said Mercyhurst graduate Kathleen Connolly '89. "Through my co-op, I gained experiences that go beyond the theoretical standpoint," she said. "I learned a lot about interpersonal skills, business presentation and the presentation of my own professionalism."

The co-op program opened doors for Keith Morris '88, who now works at GE. "As a co-op, I was exposed to a real

world accounting system. It supplemented my understanding of theory and helped foster my interpersonal skills." From 1986 to date, Mercyhurst's business department has placed 45 co-op students with GE.

Although having technical skills to understand things like options and yields is not the only criteria for succeeding in business, it is still of great importance. The program stresses the fundamentals of business. "If you know theory, you will be better prepared to handle changes in the business world," said Cisek.

Yet, the business program is flexible enough to adapt to changes in the marketplace. Every concentration in the business program has undergone review and revision — a new program in financial planning was started a few years ago, the marketing, business education and organizational research management programs have been revised and new courses in computer application have been added to the accounting curriculum.

The business department is also preparing for the year 2000. Licensing requirements were recently passed by the American Institute of Certified Public


Accountants (AICPA) that will require a person to complete 150 credit hours in a business course of study before applying to be a certified public accountant (CPA). Our business department is currently researching the implications of that change and how it will affect the freshman Class of 1996.

To its full faith and credit, the business faculty not only shares a central commitment to the business department and its values, but most of the 10 faculty members have held high-level positions in such prominent institutions as Paine, Webber, Jackson and Curtis, Inc.; American Sterilizer Co., Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith, Inc. and MCI Telecommunications Corp. The faculty's 150 years of cumulative industry experience is coupled with their classroom experience of over 50 years to make a dynamite faculty.

Another strongpoint of the Mer-cyhurst business department is its wide array of clubs and extra curricular activities. Such clubs as the Mercyhurst Business Association, the Accounting Club and the Finance Club sponsor guest lecturers and field trips to give students additional knowledge of the career choices in the business world.

The equity Mercyhurst has in its students is shown in the yield. Current Mercyhurst business graduates have been placed in a number of top firms and businesses. Most go straight into the workforce upon graduation, Cisek said. They usually gain two or three years in the workforce before deciding on gradu

ate school. Mercyhurst business graduates have successfully completed graduate degrees at institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, Carnegie Mellon and Temple universities.

"Ninety-three percent of all Mercyhurst business graduates are gainfully employed or attending graduate school," said Tyrone Moore, director of career services, cooperative education and internship programs, and assistant director of student services. Of these graduates, 81 percent are placed within six months of graduation.

"In retrospect, my GE co-op experience provided business insights," said John Saxon '89, assistant accountant at Peat Marwick in Pittsburgh, PA. "The internal aduits I performed while at GE escalated my entry-level position. Positively, it has given me a competitive edge."

A lot of the business school's (and its graduates) success has to do with the high caliber, dedicated faculty in the department. "High-quality professors produce high-quality graduates," said Cisek. "When a graduate does well in a company, that company returns to Mercyhurst to recruit. Thus, our placement and reputation is constantly growing."

However, you define it — monetary reward, position or self-fulfillment — a Mercyhurst business education will help you attain success in the marketplace of the 90s.

Planning the course load for the next semester is Doug Staab '92 zoith adviser Penny Hanes.

Professors are alzvays available to discuss any problem zoith students. Mick Keen '92 talks zoith Dr. Robert Cisek, chairman of the business division, about an assignment.

As secretary for the business department, Eleanor Winiarczyk likes combining the hustle and bustle of the zoork-a-day zoorld zoith academic life. Typing on the computer is zoork-study Michael Holyk 92.

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"Through my co-op, I gained experiences that go beyond the theoretical standpoint," says Kathleen Connolly '89.


Passion for Puck By Karen McGuire

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T he alarm sounds. It's 4:30 a.m. A heavy mist creates a dream-like quality outside the window. Slowly, signs of life begin to appear. Bodies move clumsily in shadows of the dawn. The bodies moan in resistance. Retrieving their gear, these ominous figures proceed into the cold and frosty morn.

The vapor from each breath leads the way of the zombielike followers. They board an ice-cold vehicle in silence. The bus takes them to a local facility where the group assembles in an orderly fashion in a musty locker room.

Before the sun has shown signs of officially rising and others greet their first cup of coffee, this group of determined gladiators wearing 25 pounds of elbow pads, shin protectors, padded pants and helmets further their mission. They gather together on common icy ground with one goal — to be the best.

The Mercyhurst hockey players are willing to forsake other dreams for the one that means the most — an NCAA title.

It is not unusual for college players to dream of championships, but this hockey team is driven by a desire that surmounts most teams. Their record shows it. Only in their second year of organized competition (their first year of playoff eligibility), the team ended their season with an amazing 18-8-4 record. This earned them a play-off position and a spot among the top four teams in their division, the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference.

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The team has also been credited with having one of the toughest playing schedules in the league including bouts with several Division I teams. The team's motto? "Either lead, follow or get out of the way."

Hockey followers that expect the Lakers to slam opponents into the rink sideboards, elbow their way in and out of scoring position and swat the enemy away from the puck are not disappointed.

Determination invades the daily lives of the players and affects everything they do. After a hard morning practice dressed as armadillos in protective padding, the players resume their student identities and file into classrooms.

"Hockey is very important to me, but I realize there's more to life," said junior education major Rick Gignac. "My education comes first." Balancing hockey and school work is not an easy task. The team must sacrifice other social activities for the love of their sport.

With an overall grade point average of 2.86, the team takes pride in its academic excellence. "Once you learn to budget your time, it's not that difficult

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to handle the course load," said freshman accounting major Troy Winch, the team's leading scorer. 'The toughest part is getting use to the odd practice schedule." Winch not only leads the team in scoring, but also leads the team with a 4.0 grade point average.

Coach Rick Gotkin looks for academic excellence in recruits. "Show me a kid that does well in the classroom,"

said Gotkin, "And I'll show you a kid who can grasp offensive and defensive systems and concepts. A smart kid is a smart player."

Gotkin says the thing that makes this team different than any other hockey team he's been associated with is the team chemistry. 'The guys are unbelievably close. They encourage and support one another both on and off the ice. He believes that a good

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

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&V4 3 attitude, along with team chemistry, wins games. Sophomore Scott Burfoot of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, says, 'This is the closest team I've ever played on."

Scott remembers the beginning though, when the players first met. "I was really nervous. I didn't really know anyone. I recognized some of the players from competing against them in other leagues, but that just added to my nervousness and the pressure to do well. I knew the potential they possessed."

The first practices were tryouts. "I'll never forget that first practice," said sophomore Dave Lewis, 'Two hours of straight skating. Everyone was nervous. There was a lot of competition between new and old friends."

As skaters skimmed the ice giving their best to make the team, the hopes and dreams of Dr. Robert Cisek, who envisioned hockey at Mercyhurst, were fulfilled. "I envisioned a team that would be a national contender. A team that was classy on and off the ice. A team that reflected well on the college."

Now, after two years of intercollegiate competition, the team has bonded into a driving force. They're making a name for Mercyhurst in the hockey world. "We went further than anyone thought we could," Gotkin said. "People assume we've been playing for 10, 15 or 20 years. We haven't. The team is only two years old."

Besides a national championship, the team shares another common

dream, an ice rink on campus where they could practice and enjoy the support of local fans.

The team continues to enter every rink with the same winning attitude that's brought them this far. Determination fills their faces and the love for the sport

fills their hearts. Clad with pads, they take no prisoners skimming the ice in their eternal quest for that black rubber disk. Horns blaring, coaches screaming, fans flinching, penalties killing and bones breaking. It's fast, entertaining and exciting. It's Mercyhurst hockey!

Karen McGuire is a sophomore with a business-communications major at Mercyhurst College. She is also a student assistant in the external affairs office.


A Student's Tale:

Spring Break

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

By Ken Floss '91

It was not your typical spring break vacation. The temperature was 45 degrees and it was raining. We had been on the road for more than 16 Hours. It was Feb. 22, and we were in McClellanville, SC — the site of Hurricane Hugo. I wondered what we were getting ourselves into.

Our first look at McClellanville was one none of us could have imagined. It looked like a set from some horror movie. It was here that Lorin Bowman '90 , Tracy Doty '92 , Bob Gardner '91, Jill Marquis '92, Sean O'Rourke '91, Karen Trapoisi '92, Tina Walczak '92 and myself would learn about life, about each other and that one person can make a difference.

Robert Gannon, director of the Hurricane Assistance Center in McClellanville, met with us and showed us around. Gannon began by telling us that the majority of the damage in McClellanville was caused by a surge of water that was over 22 feet tall. Along with the water came "pluff mud/ ' very similar to sludge, which brought with it an unbelievable stench. In some houses, this "pluff mud" was over 12 inches thick and covered everything — the carpets, the furniture, the cars and the ground.

He told us that if we wanted to stay for the next five years, there would still be something for us to do. We were silenced that first afternoon by the awesome power that nature had displayed five months ago. We were even more astounded by the amount of damage that still remained behind.

We broke up into groups. One went to Celie and Avan Knapp's house, the other went to Pricilla Parker's house. She lost everything in her home while keep-


ing the shell in tact. Volunteers had rebuilt the inside of her home, and we painted it. She seemed overwhelmed that students would "give up" their spring break to help her. The other group experienced the same feeling. It was nice that people trusted us to do what some would hire professionals for.

On Monday, we finished painting the Knapp home and began work at Charles and Polly Ward's house. We armed ourselves with paint-brushes and rollers and began priming and painting. We tackled the house with amazing speed along with pride in our performance. By the end of the day, we had primed four rooms and painted two. Polly prepared sandwiches and cookies, and amazed us with more hurricane stories.

The people of McClellanville live Hugo day and night, and have been for five months now. The eight of us lived it for one week.

We will never be the same.

Polly showed us a video her husband had taken before the storm. It was then that we really understood what had been lost in the storm. Looking at the video, we saw the drastic changes Hugo made on McClellanville. Tree-lined streets with deep plush grass beneath them, turned into sandy yards, broken trees and shattered lives after Hugo. The people of McClellanville had lost a lot. Yet, they still remained.

We were reminded of a sign we saw along the main street that said, "We were village born, we were village bred, we

will love this village, 'til we're dead." That sign says a lot about the people of McClellanville. It said a lot about life.

On Tuesday, we went to the house of Chan and Jean Stroman, who owned a laundrymat, a variety store and several greenhouses. Needless to say, the greenhouses where totaled. We took apart all that remained of about a 50 foot structure of plastic, wood and metal that used to be a greenhouse. At lunch (they prepared a spread that could have fed an army), Chan said, "The water rose so fast that you could see it coming up on the outside of the windows." He said he had just gone upstairs when the water began coming in.

Our last day, we noticed things like fallen trees beside newly painted churches. We remembered the stories we had been told and we felt part of them.

The people of McClellanville live Hugo day and night, and have been for five months now. The eight of us lived it for one week. We will never be the same.

Kenneth W. Floss is secretary of the Mercyhurst Student Government. He organized and found financing for the trip to McClellanville. The students chipped in $50 each, Dr. Garvey gave $1,500 on behalf of Mercyhurst and Student Government quickly followed with another $500. The following local restaurants gave the students coupons for free food: Rax, Taco Bell, Covelli Enterprises of Warren, OH, which donated $200 worth of McDonalds gift certificates; and San-ray Corporation, which owns and operates a Perkins Restaurant in Meadville, PA. The Sisters of Mercy made the final donation that made the trip a reality.

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DR. RAYMOND BUYCE, assistant professor of geology; DR. LEWIS LUTTON, associate professor of biology; and SR. EYMARD POYDOCK, director of cancer research, presented the results of year-long research projects to their colleagues at a local meeting of Sigma Xi, a national honorary scientific society. Buyce spoke on" Lower Ordovician Sedimentary Rocks of the U.S. Appalachians/' Lutton's research was on "Endogenous Rhythms in Heart Rate Variability and Tumor Inhibition in Mice by Cobalt Acetate" and Sr. Eymard spoke on "Vitamin C."

DR. ROBERT CISEK, associate professor of business, and FRANK SCALISE, lecturer in business, were appointed to a 10-mem-ber budget review task force for the city of Erie by former Mayor Louis J. Tullio. Members of the group presented their suggested long-term changes that would help assure sound fiscal policies and procedures and offer cost-effective services to residents.

BONNIE CLARK '84, director of alumni relations, was the recipient of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Newcomers' Scholarship Award. She was selected for the scholarship from over 270 applicants. The scholarship entitled her to attend a CASE Alumni Workshop Series in San Antonio, TX.

MERRILL (BUD) DEVER, director of security, has been named chairman of the American Society of Industrial Security, Lake Erie Chapter, which includes Western New York, Eastern Ohio and Northwest Pennsylvania. He was also named 1990 chairman of the Education and Training Committee by the Northwestern Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police.

CHUCK FLEET '88, women's volleyball coach, had been selected to be a staff member of the U.S. Naval Academy volleyball camp during June and July in Annapolis, MD.

DARYL GEORGER, instructor of hotel restaurant and institutional management, returned from a year's sabbatical after completing his master's degree in hotel restaurant management at the University of Massachusetts.

DR. FRANK HAG AN, professor of sociology, and DR. PETER BENEKOS, associate professor of criminal justice, presented two joint papers on white collar crime at the national meeting of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences in Denver, CO. The papers were entitled, "The Great Savings and Loan Scandals: An Analysis of the Biggest Financial Fraud in American History" and "Fixing the Thrifts: Prosecution and Regulation in the Great Savings and Loan Scandal." Hagan also attended the Juvenile Court Judges Commission's statewide training and awards program. This is an annual event for the purpose of providing state-of-the-art training and recognizing individuals and programs for exemplary service to Pennsylvania's juvenile justice system.

PENNY HANES, assistant professor of accounting, recently received her master's in business administration from Gannon University. She also attended a workshop on accounting education held in Philadelphia sponsored by Houghton Mifflin Co. The theme of the conference was the improvement of accounting instruction. It also provided professional development to accounting educators who teach at the undergraduate level. Only 64 professors were invited to the workshop.

BRIAN McHUGH, associate professor of education, served on the United States Department of Education's review panel that convened in Washington, D.C. The panel evaluated proposals for the federal government's Student Support Services Program.

TYRONE MOORE, director of career services/cooperative education and internships, has been elected president of the Mid-Atlantic Association for School, College and University Staffing (MAASCUS). MAAS-CUS is a regional association with representatives from New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virgina, New Jersey, Maryland and the District of Columbia. It works to promote teaching as a profession and encourages highly talented individuals to move toward that profession. Tyrone was formerly on its executive board and was vice president last year.

DR. WILLIAM GARVEY, president of Mercyhurst College, has been elected to two top leadership posts. On January 30, he began his two-year term as president of the Association of Mercy Colleges. He is the first Mercy hurst College president to

hold this position. Of the 18-member Mercy colleges, Mercyhurst has the highest number of male students and the highest full-time enrollment of all Mercy Colleges in the United States. He will also become chairman of the board for the Foundation for Independent Colleges (FIC), Inc. on June 1. FIC has 51-private schools on its membership roster. The foundation raises money for the unrestricted operating funds of private Pennsylvania institutions. Now in its 38th year, the foundation annually contributes more than $1 million to its member colleges and universities.

MARTY O'CONNOR, adjunct faculty member of the D'Angelo School of Music, has just released a new album entitled "The Flight of the Great Blue Heron." It can be purchased from many Erie record stores on cassette or compact disc.

DR. MARY HEMBROW SNYDER, assistant professor of religious studies, is one of the editors preparing a text for undergraduates on Liberation Theology for Orbis Books. The text should be published later in the year.

LEE WILKINS, assistant professor in music, is first violin for the New Hampshire String Quartet. He was featured in a work by Laurie MacGregor, recorded by the quartet, "Morning," during professor ROBERT HOFF's "New Music Now" Program on WQLN-FM in Erie.

JOHN WOLPER, instructor in hotel restaurant and institutional management (HRIM), has been named secretary of the Northwest Chapter of the Pennsylvania Restaurant Association (PRA) and has been appointed to the state board of directors of the PRA. He is also a member of its Educational Committee.

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Remembering i\/rercyhurst

Adelaide Salisbury graduated from Mercyhurst in 1938 — 52 years ago. She was influenced to enroll at Mercyhurst by Fr. William Sullivan, who was the parish priest in Albion, her home town. Fr. Sullivan told her fascinating things about life On the Hill, and took her to see the Grotto. Her freshman year was spent at Marygrove in Detroit, ML Adelaide was so lonely, she refused to return. The warmth of Mercyhurst is the first thing she loves to remember of her years On the Hill.

Adelaide was a home economics major in the Class of 1938. The Sisters who knew her then remember her as being well liked by everyone. "She was very active and friendly, and had a great dignity about her." She taught junior and senior high school home economics in Pennsylvania and Florida schools, until she retired in Florida in 1977.

Adelaide and her husband, Dr. Albert Maess, a retired physician, are now living in quiet retirement in the beautiful countryside of Altoona, FL. "We are celebrating 12 wonderful years on April 14," Adelaide says. "Pappa," as she calls him, "is the joy of my life!"

Dr. Maess has been instrumental in establishing an Enrollment Trust at Mercyhurst, not only because of Adelaide's love for the col-

The next generation's future No one person can address every need of

our college. Each of us share in the responsibility. The task of shaping tomorrow's students belongs to all of us. For that task, Mercyhurst depends upon the generosity of its benefactors.

Donations from graduates and friends of the college have helped train, develop and educate many talented students and help them attain their college degrees. Through your will, you can make a living legacy by assisting students with scholarships, loan funds or developing an endowment to the Hammermill Library.

For confidental information about including a bequest to Mercyhurst College in your will, or for sample language for review by you and your attorney, please contact the institutional advancement office, Egan 49, Mercyhurst College, Glenwood Hills, Erie, PA 16546. Or, call them at (814)-825-0245.

Dr. Albert and Adelaide Maess at their home in Florida.

lege, but because both his alma maters are heavily endowed.

In the trust, the couple has estab-

Donations from graduates have helped train, develop and educate many academically talented students and help them attain their college degrees.

lished the Albert C. and Adelaide S. Maess Endowment Scholarship, to be used to finance the education of human ecology majors at the college, and after that need has been met, the money will go toward financing studies at Mercyhurst for students from Ireland.

Albert graduated from Union College in Schenectady, NY, in 1933 and went to work for General Electric. While there, a group of engineers were commissioned in the Specialist Corps and the "Manhattan Project" became his as

signment. Upon separation from the service in 1946, he decided to fill his life-long desire to become a doctor

of medicine. In 1950, he graduated from Albany Medical School and went into practice in Rockford, IL.

An auto accident critically injured him and forced him to retire from his practice in 1962. He moved to Altoona in 1966, where he and Adelaide first met. A year

later, he was contacted by Washington about joining the NASA team. "It didn't take long to make up his mind," said Adelaide. He worked with the Apollo Program assigned to study the physicol-ogical changes in man while in the hostile environment of space.

Because Albert's father was a railroad man, Albert grew up in railroad yards. He has continued his facination by collecting and building model systems. The HO-scale train system Adelaide and Albert had at their home has been given to Mercyhurst, and Mercyhurst has loaned it to the Erie Historical Museum. The couple has already donated four time-shares on Marco Island, FL.

Dr. and Mrs. Albert Maess reside at 431 Maple Tree Drive, Apt. 207, Altoona, FL 32702.


GRADUATION SPEAKERS

Bishop Michael J. Murphy and Sr. M. Lawreace Antoun SSJ, were the featured speakers at the 62nd commencement of Mercyhurst College on Sun., May 20 in the

Warner Theatre. Murphy is Bishop of the Erie Catholic Diocese . Sr. Antoun is president emerita of Villa Maria College. Both were honored for their distinguished careers, and for being religious and educational leaders in the Erie Community.

Bishop Murphy received his bachelor's degree in philosophy from Gregorian University in Rome in 1938, and his license in sacred theology from the Catholic University in Washington, D.C. in 1942, the year he was ordained. He has received Papal Chamberlain and Domestic Prelate honors, and was given the Bishop Loras Lane Award by the National Catholic Education Association in 1984. Murphy became Bishop of Erie in 1982.

He is on the board at Gannon University and the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference. He is a member of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops, and is on its Doctrine Committee.

Sr. Lawreace entered the order of the Sisters of Saint Joseph in 1947. She received her bachelor's degree in chemistry from Villa Maria College in 1955. She received her master's degree from and doctorate work in chemistry at the University of Notre Dame. She taught chem-

Bishop Michael Murphy

istry at Villa Maria College progressing from instructor, in 1955, to president, in 1966.

Antoun has received the Alexis de Tocqueville Award, the Boy Scouts of America's Distinguished Citizen Award, the Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Universities' Sheepskin Award/ and was named Lady of the Year by Erie County Youth Government. She has been listed in Who's Who of American Women, Who's Who in Religion, International Who's Who of Women, Outstanding

Sr. M. Lawreace Antoun, SSJ

Educators of America and Two Thousand Notable Americans. Sister received honorary doctorates from Edinboro and Gannon universities, Marymount Manhattan College and the Pennsylvania College of Optometry.

She is on the boards of Hamot Medical and Saint Vincent Health centers, the Middle States Association, the Pennsylvania State Board of Education, National Fuel Gas and the McMannis Educational Trust Fund.

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

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


HRIM TRUSTEE HONORED Thomas A. Martin is a name that has earned high marks at Mer-

cyhurst. By maintaining a personal commitment to the exemplary life he led, Martin made history at Mercyhurst. To honor his unequaled dedication to the hospitality industry program at Mercyhurst for the last 10 years, John Wolper, chairman of the hotel, restaurant and institutional management (HRIM) department, presented Martin's widow, Maryanne, with a Mercyhurst Sabol print at an HRIM Advisory Board meeting on Jan. 24. Martin's son, Thomas Martin Jr., will take his father's place on the board. Shown left to right is John Wolper, Maryanne Martin and Thomas Martin Jr.

NEW ALUMNI DIRECTOR NAMED Patricia J. Liebel, a 1953 gradu

ate of Mercyhurst College, has been named director of alumni relations at the college effective May 1. An Erie native and graduate of Academy High School, Pat has spent the past 38 years in city government and school district administration. Since 1973, Pat has served as the director of administration in Mayor LouisJ.Tullio's cabinet. Pat has served on the college's alumni board, been recipient of the college's 60th Anniversary Achievement Award, and, in 1988, received the Distinguished Alumni of the Year Award.

Liebel has distinguished herself in service to her city, college and profession and, as such, has received numerous local and state awards. She is a recipient of the Coveted Liberty Bell Award presented by the Erie County Bar Association. In 1987, she was elected the first woman president in the eighty-five year history of the Erie Area Chamber of Commerce and named "Woman of the Year" by the Erie and Chautauqua Magazine.

"Pat brings over 38 years of administrative experience to the position. Pat will truly be an asset. I look forward to working with her to serving our diverse alumni population as we position the college for the challenges of the 21st century/' said Gary Bukowski, director of institutional advancement.

Pat is busy planning Homecoming and Parents Weekend 1990 and can be reached by calling the alumni relations office at (814) 825-0248.

CDs ADDED TO WMCE COLLECTION

When WXTA changed to a country format in September 1989, it had 600 compact discs (CDs) with music from its old format. These CDs are valued at approximately $4,200. Mercyhurst paid only $1,500 to acquire the collection. "When WXTA went to a country format, I thought about donating our previous adult contemporary/rock collection to a college or university because campus radio stations are good places for us to draw people from, " said Bob Winters, president of WXTA-FM, Country 98. "As a broadcaster, I appreciate having a training ground outside of commercial broadcasting that prepares students for jobs in radio." WXTA is also interested in Mercyhurst's co-op/internship program for its communications majors. "Because of its new format, WMCE relies a great deal on donors to upgrade its collection," says John Leisering, station manager and instructor in the communications department. Other WMCE donors include Jack Williams, director, chemistry and physics department, Barbara Wood, administrative assistant, financial aid, and the Sisters of Mercy/Preston Hall.

CDs Galore: Reaping the benefits of a change in format are (from left to right) WMCE Station Manager Tony Zgela, Program Director Glenn Ondick and Music Director Garth McCurdy. The president of the station who gave away the CDs, Robert Winters from WXTA-FM, Country 98 is third from left.


FOOTBALL The Lakers didn't let "opening season

jitters" distract them as they claimed their first three victories against Waynesburg College (34-13), Grove City (31-17) and Duquesne University (27-0). The team's first loss occurred against Division III perennial power Dayton University (0-49). From there, the team chalked two more wins against Buffalo State (38-20) and Capital University (14-0), and three losses against Geneva College (14-29), University of Buffalo (6-45) and Brock-port State (27-42). The Lakers ended the season with a 5-4 record. Three players were selected to the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference honor roll: Jeff An-drejchak '90, Vaughn Jones '90 and Sam Carroll '92.

WOMEN'S SOCCER The women's soccer team ended its

1989 season at the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference Division II championship tournament against the Lady Cadets of Army 2-1. Former head coach Andy Roth said," We were 14-5, and it was an outstanding season. We participated in the playoffs, which proved we are definitely one of the best 10 or 15 teams in the country." He feels that "the Lady Lakers will be competing for a national championship in the next two years." Leading the scoring for the Lady Lakers was Veronica Sansom '92 with 11 goals and 5 assists followed by Joanne Connely '90 with 7 goals and 4 assists. Sansom and Andrea Colaurotolo '92 received first team Northeast District II All Regional honors while Connelly and Leanne Henner'93 received second team honors.

MEN'S SOCCER Trevor Warren's men's soccer team

won its last four games of the season to finish with a record of 12-7-2. Liam Barron lead the team in scoring and was the only freshman awarded All-Area honors. Five members of the team were given All-Conference first team honors: forward John Melody '90, stopper Larry Balkey '92, midfielders Nick Roberts '93 and John Shanahan '93 and forward Liam Barron '93.

VOLLEYBALL The women's volleyball team finished

its season with a victory against East Stroudsburg. Battling through a grueling 60-game schedule, the Lady Lakers

finished with a disappointing 25-35 record. Laryn Gruseck '93 and Jodi McGill '93 were selected to all-tournament teams at Edinboro University and Clarion University, respectively. Becky Schmidt '92 was selected to all-tourn-ment teams at Carnegie Mellon University, Edinboro University, John Fisher University and the Ashland Classic Tourney. In spite of the discouraging season, the team is young with no graduating seniors, and looks forward to a competitive campaign next fall.

FALL WRAP-UP Three head coaches ended their coach

ing careers at Mercyhurst with the conclusion of the fall season: head football coach Ken Brasington; women's soccer coach Andrew Roth and women's volleyball coach Chuck Fleet.

The new football coach for the Lakers is Jim Chapman. Chapman served as head football coach at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) from 1982 until 1986. During this five-year period, Chapman had the highest win percentage in the state of Ohio. The CWRU team was consistently ranked in the "Top 10" nationally, winning two conference championships. "College administrators supported Champman's appointment because of his reputation for recruiting quality student athletes at Case," said Dr. William P. Garvey. Chapman was selected from over 80 applicants from all over the country.

Chapman recently announced his new football coaching staff. It consists of Don Clarico, defensive coordinator; Dave Curtis '83, linebacker coach; Joe Sanf ord from McDowell High School, secondary coach; and Mark McNellie from Fairmont State University, defensive line coach. The offensive coaching staff will include Sam Rotella from the University of Kentucky, as offensive line coach; Dave Armstrong '86 as offensive back coach; Marty Trubiano a graduate assistant from Willoughby, OH, as receiver coach; and head coach Jim Chapman as offensive coordinator.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL An invitation to the Eastern Colle

giate Athletic Conference (ECAC) Basketball Tournament was delivered to Mercyhurst with the Lady Lakers name on it for the second straight season. The team finished its regular season with an overall record of 17-10. The Hurst finished second in the Mideast Collegiate

Conference Tournament after losing to Pitt-Johnstown, 76-69. The team went on to play in the ECAC conference tournament where they were eliminated by St. Michaels of Vermont. The Lady Lakers finished the regular season ranked 5th in the East by the NCAA Regional Basketball Committee. Lisa Maxson '90 was named to the Mideast Collegiate All-Conference team and the Kodak Ail-American Regional team.

LISA MAXSON The basketball jer

sey of three-time Ail-American Lisa Max-son '90 was retired to the Mercyhurst display cases after a record-breaking career. Maxson holds several women's basketball records including top scorer, field goal percentage, blocked shots and rebounds. This is the first time in Mercyhurst sports history that a player's jersey has been retired. "Maxson left here as the leading women's scorer with over 2,000 points," said head coach Luke Ruppel. "She is a tough player, we're going to miss her."

MEN'S HOCKEY The Laker icemen took the hockey

world by storm as they ended their season with an 18-8-4 record. In their first year of play-off eligibility, the team won its first post-season game in dramatic fashion. The young Lakers defeated the veteran Skating Dutchmen of Union College 5-4. This was the first home play-off loss for Union in the history of its tradition-laden program. The team advanced to the semi-finals where they were defeated by Geneseo College 3-2. Four players were chosen as Player of The Week during the season by the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference: Gary Bowles '91, Scott Burfoot '92, Troy Winch '93 and Tom Decoteau '93. Bowles was awarded second team honors on the ECAC All-Star team.

The future of the program is very optimistic. Plans for an on-campus ice rink are in the early stages. "An ice rink would allow us to have more home games," said hockey coach Rick Gotkin. "It would also allow us to have a stable practice schedule. A rink wouldn't just benefit the college hockey program, it would benefit the entire community."


NEWS IN ALUMNI RELATIONS The alumni office has been hopping

with activity since the completion of our successful fall events (Homecoming and Parents Weekend). The new year began with another extremely successful annual Alumni Phonathon. Thanks to hard-working alumni and student callers, the $60,000 goal was surpassed (see related article on this page).

The Career Resource Center (CRC) is now operative. To date, more than 70 alumni have returned the networking data cards. Several have noted job openings and/or a willingness to act as hosts/hostesses or student advisors. Many others have shown an interest in finding jobs in various fields. We have attempted to send responses by return mail to those looking for positions. Although many of you have received cards indicating that we currently have no openings in a specific area, we encourage you to be patient. We receive an average of 4-5 postings a week, and we will continue to update those cards that are currently on file in the CRC as new positions come to our attention.

If you did not receive a networking data card with your last Mercyhurst Magazine, take heart. We have had more than 100 blank cards returned, which apparently fell out of the magazine during delivery. If you would like to receive a card, please call the alumni office at 814-825-0538. We will be happy to send you one.

For those who have indicated an interest in acting in an advisory capacity for students interested in their field, we are compiling a list for use by the career services office in matching students with alumni advisors. Thank you for your interest in helping students.

The new year also brought with it the kick off of the second annual senior project. The Class of 1990 has chosen a fountain to be erected in Garvey Park as their project. At the center of the fountain will be a Celtic cross. This is an ambitious project for which the seniors hope to raise approximately $2,500. If successful, the project will provide an aesthetically appealing focal point for the center of the campus and will be a lasting tribute to the Class of 1990.

Calling for dollars (from left to right) are Bonnie Morton George '80 and Lance J. Lavrinc '83, members of the Young Alumni Team.

PHONATHON 1990 An outstanding response from alumni and parents during the recent Phonathons has

provided beneficial support to the 24th annual Alumni Fund. Pledges from alumni amounted to more than $52,000 with parents pledging an additional $10,000. "This support from alumni and parents is very gratifying, especially considering that more than 500 alumni and parents had given over $43,000 in advance of the calling," said Bonnie Clark '84, director of alumni relations. "Of that amount, $34,000 was raised as a result of the end-of-the-year alumni letter under the able leadership of Mary Ann Baldauf '85 and Dario Cipriani '74.

Of the more than $60,000 raised from phonathon efforts to date, most will be allocated to annual fund scholarships that directly benefit current students in financing their education. A small portion of the monies raised will go to restricted scholarships and departmental equipment.

As always, the tremendous effort on the part of over 100 student and alumni volunteers contributed to the success of the phonathon. This year, two teams of alumni called their classmates. Callers from the alumni board team included: Lance J. Lavrinc '83 and Joan Kostolansky Evans '60, co-chairpersons of Phonathon 1990; Sr. M. Damien Mlechick '56, who surpassed her previous year's total of $8,000; Sr. Rebecca Burke '84, Jim Sabol '70, Sr. Mary Lawrence Franklin '41 and Sally Carlow Kohler '51. Callers representing the 10-Year Club included: Bonnie Morton George '80, Anne O'Neill Klemensic '81, David Armstrong '86, Jim Whitley '89 and Tom Dore' 81.

"We in the development office have nothing but praise for the outstanding volunteer support of alumni and students in helping to make Phonathon 1990 a great success," said Gary L. Bukowski '73, director of institutional advancement.

MARK LLOYD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Donations are being accepted from

alumni and friends of Mark Lloyd '74 for a scholarship fund started in his name. Mark Lloyd was one of the first males to study voice at Mercyhurst. His first performance at the college, "O Holy Night," was sung at the Christmas Dinner in 1970 and his last was at his graduation mass in the chapel. Mark died April 21, 1989.

This scholarship is being established to keep Mark's memory alive by providing scholarship aid to students majoring in voice at the D'Angelo School of Music. Contributions can be sent to the institutional advancement office or to Mark Zine, 5733 Holden Street, Apt. #C, Pittsburgh, PA 15232.


HITTING THE ROAD THIS

SUMMER? The November issue of U.S. News and

World Report stated that "the best deal (in discount hotel programs) is available through Quest, a discount travel program whose members pay $99 a year and get a 50 percent discount at Holiday Inns, Hiltons and other large chains.

Quest now has 1,500 quality hotels and motels available in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Quest guarantees your satisfaction or your money back, no questions asked. Now Mercyhurst College alumni can obtain a one-year membership in Quest for only $19.95. Renewals for Mercyhurst members will be $19.95 for one year or $49.95 for three years.

If interested, send your check for $21.90 ($19.95 plus $1.95 processing and handling fee), payable to Destinations, Inc., care/of Mercyhurst Quest Offer, Destinations, Inc., P.O. Box 871, Yakima, WA 98907. Or, call 1-800-782-9450 and use your Visa or Mastercard. Be sure to give the number 1328, which identifies you as a Mercyhurst alum.

ACTIVITIES OF THE 10-YEAR CLUB The 10-Year Club, Mercyhurst's social

club for young Erie alumni, has had a busy winter. They sponsored a get-together following the Mercyhurst vs. Gannon basketball game on Jan. 30 in the Faculty Dining Room. The event was attended by over 65 alumni, faculty and staff from the college.

On Sun., Feb. 4, several members of the 10-Year Club pitched in to help with phoning during the 10th annual alumni phonathon. This was the first time the young alumni group had an organized team, and they were successful in raising almost $3,000 in pledges. Tom Dore '81 was the high caller for the 10-Year team with $1,035.

On Sat., Feb. 17, the young alumni group sponsored a winter event — an evening at the Erie Panthers hockey game followed by a gathering for fun and food at Scully's Pub. About 50 tickets were sold for this event and those in attendance had a good time catching up on Mercyhurst news with fellow 10-Year Club members.

Interested in joining? Contact the alumni office.

ATTENTION ALUMNAE! Were you an Extension Lay Volunteer

with the Catholic Church Extension Society during the 1960s? If so, the society wishes to invite you to a reunion to be held at Loyola University in Chicago from June 30 to July 1. This reunion will mark the 30th anniversary of this program. For more information, contact the Extension Society at 35 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601 or call 312-236-7240.

OUR APOLOGIES The institutional advancement

office sends its apologies to Mrs. Barbara Ann Gutowski Johnson '69 for not listing her name on the "Donor" pages of the last issue of the Mercyhurst Magazine. We appreciate all the support alumni have given us over the years and, although, a name or two may be missing from our list, your generosity is not forgotten.

Announcing a new book to renew alryour old friendships.

The 1991 Alumni Directory Our 1991 alumni directory, that will include all living alumni, will

soon be in production. The book will list each person alphabetically, by class year and by current geographic location.

Each member's home and business address and telephone numbers will also be recorded.

You'll be receiving a biographical information packet soon, so be sure to

complete and return it promptly along with your order for a

softbound or hardbound copy -and get back in touch with

those old friends.


COLLEGE SEAL The seal of Mercyhurst College

was designed in 1926 and expresses the commitment to servicing human minds and spirits. Now you can get the popular counted cross-stich kit of the Mercyhurst College Seal through the alumni office. The kit, which comes with a 14-inch aida cloth, blue and green floss, a needle, graph, and instructions, which includes shipping and handling. Finished size of the work is 8 x 10 inches. If you wish to purchase a kit, send your request, along with your check for $7.50, to the alumni office, Mercyhurst College, Glenwood Hills, Erie, PA 16546. Your kit will be sent by return mail.

LAKER LEGEND GET-TOGETHER On Sat., Jan. 13, the second annual Laker

Legend game was held on the Mercyhurst campus. The Laker Legend game features basketball alumni playing in teams against each other. The game takes place before the men's basketball game. This year, 16 former basketball players returned for the event. Returning to play (with much huffing and puffing!) were: Jon Berkley '86, Jamie Borowicz '82, Steve Brandon '75, Rod Cof field '85, Mike Emick '75, Darell Grafius, John Green '85, Bill Hall '83, Rich Lipscomb '89, Jim Mahoney '75, Jim McElreth Jr. '80, Nate Morgan '83, Paul Quinn '82, and Bob Repko '76.

Following the Mercyhurst vs. Aldelphi basketball game, the "Legends" were treated to a reception in the Grotto Dining Room along with faculty, administration and staff, and members of the current Laker men's basketball team.

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1950's MARLENE (DeMATTIA) PAPPANO '54 returned to graduate school three years ago after raising her family. Marlene attended Brockport University and served an internship at Park Ridge Chemical Dependency Hospital (for drug and alcohol addicts). She is now employed there as an outpatient group therapist and is qualifying to take the state C.A.C. test for accreditation in counseling. Mar-lene recently received a promotion and will be responsible for two phases of a four-phase year-long pilot project to research the results of keeping patients in treatment for six months or longer. She is compiling a book that will document her findings and recommendations. Marlene has two grown children; her son is an attorney in Buffalo, NY, and her daughter is a social worker. Both are married and have children. Marlene resides at 228 Brush Hollow Rd., Rochester, NY 14626.

KATHLEEN (CANADA) BORING '56 was honored by the Student Council of Coral Springs High School during "Teacher Appreciation Week." During the surprise ceremony, teachers were credited with having exhibited exemplary contributions to the educational program, and were presented with memorabilia from their alma maters as a sign of gratitude from their students. Kathleen was presented a Mercyhurst T-shirt, can holder and alumni bumper sticker. She resides with her husband, Robert, at 2550 NE 35th St., Lighthouse Point, FL 33064.

1960's VIRGINIA (FOHT) STRUCKER '60 is proud to announce that third-generation females of the Foht family are pursuing college educations. Her daughters, Elizabeth Jane Strucker and Erin Cronin Strucker, are a sophomore and freshman, respectively, at Delray Beach Florida. Virginia's mother is MARY (CRONIN) FOHT '32. Virginia resides with husband, William, and youngest daughter, Alison Chase Strucker, at 2001 NW 1st Ave., Delray Beach, FL 33444.

MARILYN (SULLIVAN) COSITTI, Ph.D. '64 was recently awarded a doctor of philosophy degree from the University of Pittsburgh. Marilyn resides at 5443 Fairoak St., Pittsburgh, PA 15217.

NANCY (NOLAN) NORBERG '64 is presently completing her master of arts degree at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where she earned a degree in consumer service in 1979. Nancy, who has spent the last several years involved in community action in the areas of alcohol and drug-related problems, is presently working as project coordinator for IUP's Employee Assistance Program Grant. Nancy and her husband, Edward, have two grown children: son, Kent, is married and working in the restaurant field in California; and daughter, Roberta, is completing her master's in international affairs at IUP. The Norbergs reside at 717 Chestnut St., Indiana, PA 15701.

CAROL (FULLER) PALCIC '64 is the national PC support coordinator for the Health Sciences Division of Eastman

. Kodak Company. Carol and husband, Bill, celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary in February. They have two children: Kevin, a graduate of the University of Dayton; and Leighanne, who is currently a junior at Mercyhurst. The Palcics reside at 159 Mountain Ash Dr., Rochester, NY 14615.

JUDITH (FELDBAUER) BRODY'65and husband, Frederick, will celebrate their silver wedding anniversary on Aug. 14, 1990. The Brodys have three children; one is a graduate of West Point, one is a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania and the youngest is a senior in high school. Judith was a substitute teacher for 19 years while raising her children and has been teaching full-time for the past five years in the St. Mary's area school system. The Brodys reside at 123 West Arch St., St. Mary's, PA 15857.

MARY ANN (SABOLSKY) SIECZKA '65 is the proud owner of "Togs-N-Things," a children's clothing store in Southold, NY. Celebrating this store's third anniversary in April, Mary Ann and husband, Joseph, previously owned a toy store in that area. The Sieczkas currently reside at 6285 New Suffolk Ave., Mattituck, NY 11952.

ANN FRANCES COMSTOCK '68 recently received a master of education degree from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. Ann currently resides at 2211 Eastern Ave., Erie, PA 16510.

MARY ANN (MORTON) BLILEY '69 was awarded a master of science degree from Edinboro University of Pennsylva-

JUDITH PITNEY '67 has assumed the position of director of planning and administrative services, office of the vice president for research, The University of Michigan. In this capacity, Judith supervises the planning, budget, fi

nancial management, personnel and facilities areas for the several research units reporting to the vice president. She also manages the university's cost-sharing account, serves as affirmative action coordinator for all OVPR units, and oversees all personnel functions concerning primary research personnel. Judith serves on the five-member Management Incentives Task Force chaired by the provost, and prepares special interpretative/analtyical reports and recommendations for the vice president. Prior to this appointment, Judith spent two years as a full-time doctoral student in the Ph.D. program in higher education, The University of Michigan, and research associate, National Center for Research to Improve Postsecondary Teaching and Learning. She is presently working on her dissertation, entitled, "Creative Tension in Colleges and Universities: Exploring the Significance of the Concept in a New Setting." Judith's current address is 881 Greenhills Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48105.

nia. Mary Ann resides with husband, David, at 4621 Covert Circle, Erie, PA 16509.

1970's GEORGE A, HUGHES '70 was presented the Ohio Music Education Association's Outstanding Music Educator for 1990 Award at the group's state conference in Dayton, OH, on Feb. 3. George, a teacher with the Youngstown Public Schools, is in his 14th year as director of vocal music at Chaney High School, where he also taught drama for eight years. In being named for this honor, it was noted that George has consistently demonstrated exceptional teaching and leadership abilities, as is reflected by the distinguished record of accomplishments and awards that have been earned by the vocal music program at


Chaney High School under his direction. Locally he is remembered for his many appearances with the Gannon and Mer-cyhurst College theatre groups, his formation and direction of the civic chamber choir, 'The Gathering" (1973-1975), and his direction of "Godspeed" (1971-1972), a high school-aged orchestra and chorus. George and his wife, Pat, reside at 43 McArthur Dr., Youngstown, OH 44512.

MARGARET (EDWARDS) MORI-ARTY '70 has been elected president of the Junior League of Buffalo, NY. Peg resides with her husband, Robert, and children, Kathleen, 14, Matthew, 13, and Thomas, 9, at 119 Oakland Place, Buffalo, NY 14222.

KAREN (JORDT) SOBOLSKI '71 recently received state certification in therapeutic recreation, and has just begun work as a part-time therapeutic recreation director at Cromwell Crest Convalescent Center in Cromwell, CT. Karen and husband, John, reside with their three children, Christine, 14, John Jr., 12, and Andrea, 8, at 31 Penny Corner Rd., Portland, CT 06480.

BARBARA (LYON) ANDREWS '73 has been promoted to team manager with Mary Kay Cosmetics and was awarded a red Pontiac GrandAm. Barbara resides with husband, Bruce, and daughters Bridget, 9, and Beth, 7, at 326 Courtney Place, Wexford, PA 15090.

GARY L. BUKOW-SKI '73, director of institutional advancement at the college, was sworn in for his fourth four-year term on Erie County Council in January, and was selected vice-chairman of the council. Gary and his wife, ROBERTA (DONLEY) BUKOWSKI '78, reside with their two sons, Ryan Michael, 3, and Michael Richard, five months, at 4210 Briggs Ave., Erie, PA 16504.

WILLIAM CHIODO '73 has been selected to receive the National Art Education Association Award as the Southeastern Museum Art Educator for 1990. This award is given to art educators who achieve outstanding accomplishments and exemplary service throughout the United States and Canada. Awardees are selected by committees of the state/province art education associations and will be presented their awards at the National Art Education Association convention held in Kansas City, MO, in April 1990. Bill holds the position of museum educa

tor with the Art Education Office of the Dade County Public Schools (DCPS) in Miami, FL. He is responsible for the DCPS Museum Education Program which is specifically designed to provide art museum experiences and hands-on activities related to the visual arts curriculum. The program involves the participation of 13 museums and galleries in the metropolitan-Miami area and served 26,000 students during the 1988 / 89 school year. Actively involved in visual arts advocacy and support, Bill is currently president of the Dade County Art Education Association and president-elect of the Florida Art Education Association. An accomplished painter and designer, he is represented in a number of international private collections. Bill received his graduate degree from Florida International University in Miami, and was presented their Outstanding Alumni Award in 1989. His current address is 2539 South Bayshore Dr., Apt. #426, Coconut Grove, FL 33133.

SHELLE (LICHTENWALTER) BARRON '74 was a 1989 recipient of a fellowship/residency to the Brandy wine Institute (for printmaking) in Philadelphia. The fellowship is international in scope and awarded to not more than 15 artists each year. Also during 1989, Shelle participated in the National Invitational Exhibition at Penn State University, received the 1989 NEA Mid-Atlantic Fellowship for works-on-paper (with collaborator DANIEL BURKE '69), was included in the exhibition, "Women Artists of Western Pennsylvania," took two juror's cash awards at regional exhibitions, and participated in the Three Rivers Juried Exhibition and the 79th Annual at the Carnegie Museum in Pittsburgh. Her plans for 1990 include two exhibitions (with Daniel Burke), at Mill-ersville University Gallery and also C.A.G.E. in Cincinnati, OH. Shelle resides with husband, GERARD T. BARRON '73 at RD #2, Box 176, Indiana, PA 15701.

PAMELA MAZZONI '75 is presently employed by Step by Step, Inc., Pittsburgh, as a resident counselor in a group home for mentally retarded adult females. Pamela is working toward eligibility as a qualified mental retardation programmer. Her current residence is 115-1/2 Maple Terrace, Pittsburgh, PA 15211.

WESLEY PAUL BOSSMAN '76 was recently awarded a master of arts degree from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. Wesley resides at RD #1, Bunce Rd., Frewsburg, NY 14738.

RICK GUZAK '76 is employed by International Paper's advertising department (Hammermill Papers Division) in Memphis, TN. In this capacity, Rick's responsibilities include production of all advertising and sales promotional materials for use in the sales field. Rick resides with his wife, Cynthia, at 2540 Kilgore Cove, Memphis, TN 38133, and is interested in hearing from other 'Hurst grads and friends.

MARK HINKSON '76 has been promoted to manager of international programs and business support at General Electric's (GE) transportation systems finance operation in Erie. In this position, Mark serves as financial liaison for GE's Campinas, Brazil and Montreal, Quebec facilities. He also provides key financial analyses for the operation's business development manager. Mark graduated from General Electric's Financial Management Studies Program in 1982. He resides with his wife, Trina, and their children, Thomas, 4, and Courteney, 2, at 1628 Winslow Dr., Erie, PA 16509.

SHIRLEY PASSLE HORDINSKI'76was the recipient of the 1989 Certificate of Excellence for Outstanding Achievement (in fiber) at the International Art Competition in New York. In addition, her piece, "She I," was pictured in the Fall 1989 publication Bas-kelmaker, under the "Up and Coming Artists" section. This work is a coiled basket covered with leather and embellished with feathers, beads, paper bundles and waxed linen. Shirley was also recently awarded a master of arts degree from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. She currently resides at 306 East 39 St., Erie, PA 16504.

DEBBIE (MATTES) KULIG "76 operates two home-based businesses: "Bite By Byte," a nutrition consulting firm; and "That Perfect Gift," a gift basket business. In this second endeavor, Debbie produces over 400 baskets per month. Debbie and husband, Michael, are the proud parents of Allison, 6, and infant son, Ryan Michael. The Kuligs reside at 5205 Richardson Dr., Fairfax, VA 22032.

JAY A. SCALISE '76 is employed at American Sterilizer, Erie, as manager of marketing support programs. Jay and his wife, DARBY (PATTON) SCALISE '81,


reside with sons Jason, 14, Douglass, 6, and identical twins, James and Daniel, 3, at 3128 Zimmerly Rd., Erie, PA 16506.

DARYL T. PIERCE, DMD '77 is pleased to announce his continuation of Dr. Carl P. Pommer's Family Dental Practice in Erie, beginning Jan. 1, 1990. He will be accepting new patients in addition to seeing Dr. Pommer's former patients. Daryl and his wife, PATRICIA (HASTINGS) PIERCE '78 hope to hear from classmates in Erie now that they have relocated to this area. The Pierces reside with their two daughters, Alison, 3, and Julie, 2, at 1866 East Lake Rd., Erie, PA 16511.

JOHN ZUCCONI '77 is a territory manager for a major tobacco company covering parts of Virginia, Maryland and West Virginia. John and wife, Susan, have two sons: Michael, 7, and Adam, 3. The Zuc-conis reside at 301 Victoria Dr., Bridge-water, VA 22812.

REV. ANGELEE (SMITH) BENNER-SMITH '78 is completing her third year as pastor of St. Luke's U.C.C. Church. Angelee and her husband, Al, invite visits or calls from fellow Mercyhurst alums to their home at P.O. Box 632, Revere, PA 18953.

ELLEN (FREITAG) FRANKLIN '78 owns and operates a jewelry business in the Los Angeles area and will extend wholesale prices to Mercyhurst alums. She frequents the Erie area and would like to hear from old friends. Ellen and husband, Steve, reside at 6615 Sausalito Ave., West Hills, CA 91307.

THERESA (KRESINSKI) PALLARDY '78 is employed by Columbia Gas of Kentucky, Inc. Theresa and her husband, Stephen, reside at 3521 Brookview Dr., Lexington, KY 40517.

GARY CALABRESE '79 completed additional study at Cleveland State and has been certified as a physical therapist. He was recently named d irector of sports medicine for Mount Sinai Hospital in Cleveland. Gary's wife, LINDA (BODDORF) CALABRESE '82 works part-time for Fabri-Center of America, Inc. The Calabreses reside with their children, Elizabeth Ann, 2, and infant son, Philip Michael, at 5699 Wellington, Lyndhurst, OH 44124.

ROBERT R.MIKRUT '79 was recently named artistic director of the Neshaminy Valley Music Theatre in Lang-horne, PA, assuming the dual role of staging director and choreog

rapher. He has also been appointed choreographer for the Savoy Company, Philadelphia's noted Gilbert and Sullivan theatre company. Bob resides at 3412 Ainslie St., Philadelphia, PA 19129.

1980's NICHOLAS GRANDINETTI '80 has accepted a position as general manager of Pizzeria Uno at the Galleria at South Pointe in Mt. Lebanon, PA. Prior to this, Nich held positions at the Marriott and the Hyatt corporations. Nich and wife, DONNA (ZAFFINA) GRANDINETTI '79, reside at 822 Carriage Circle, Pittsburgh, PA 15205.

MARK J. HARDNER '80 recently received a master of science degree in civil engineering from the University of Pittsburgh. Mark resides with wife, SUSAN (WILLIAMS) HARDNER '80, at 245 Woodridge Dr., Carnegie, PA 15106.

KATHY HEALY '80 has been hired as an environmental health technician with the Westchester County Department of Health/Bureau of Environmental Quality. She also recently received a master's degree in environmental management from Montclair (NJ) State College. Kathy resides at 280 West St., Apt. 11 B, Mount Kisco, NY 10549.

KATHLEEN BOWEN-LOPER '80 received a master of education degree from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. Kathleen resides with husband, Larry, at 4447 Holiday Dr., Erie, PA 16506.

MICHAEL J. PHILLIPS '80 was selected by Outstanding Young Men of America to receive their 1989 award for his work as program director of the Tempo- •HHL—JI rary New York State Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution. Michael currently works for the Eli I. Taub law firm in Schenectady, NY, and will complete his law degree at Western New England School of Law in December. He has recently been licensed as an associate referee with the United States Rowing Organization, and currently resides at 28 Old Fort Ave., Schenectady, NY 12306.

SUSAN (CAVALANCI A) POWELL '80 has been a teacher for the past nine years in the Ashtabula Area City School System. Susan and husband, Adrian, have two daughters, Jamie Marie, 2, and baby, Karla Nicole. The Powells reside at 2010 West 9 St., Ashtabula, OH 44004.

CYNTHIA FAUN SOPHER '80 received a master of science degree in home economics education on Dec. 16,1989. She has accepted a full-time position with Gaston County School District in North Carolina. Cindy resides with husband, Ricky Massey, and stepchildren, Stephen, 8, Chucky, 7, and Amber, 5, at 2300 Ken-drick Rd., Gastonia, NC 28054.

NANCY (FOUST) VOLK '80 is presently supervisor of a diagnostic laboratory at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. Nancy and husband, Tim, reside at 509 Center Ave., Carnegie, PA 15106.

CLAUDIA (ENGLERT) ALLER '82 and husband, Timothy, recently moved to the Jackson, MS, area where she is employed as a vice president of sales at Eastover Bank. The Allers now make their home at 340 Arbor Dr., #243, Ridgeland, MS 39157.

TERESA (BOROWSKI) TAYLOR '82 is currently employed in the accounting department of Irwin Management Company, a family-owned financial management firm. Teresa and husband, Dirk, reside with their infant son, Michael, at 1021 North 675 West, Columbus, IN 47201.

BRIAN J. CHURCH '83 is manager of organizational development for Collins Foods International, Marina del Rey, C A. In this capacity, he is responsible for managing OD interventions in the company's three divisions. Brian is also currently attending Loyola Marymount University's graduate program in guidance and counseling. His wife, SALLY (LONG) CHURCH '83, is corporate controller for Winger Development Company, Torrance, CA. Sally recently passed the California Real Estate Exam and is working toward obtaining a California Broker's License. Brian and Sally reside at 24828 Oak St., Lomita, CA 90717.

DAVID CURTIS '83, assistant football coach at Mercyhurst, has been named linebacker coach for the 1990/91 season. Dave's current residence is 1943 West 36 St., Erie, PA 16508.

TONI DILLON '83 received a Special Commendation Award naming her Burton Elementary School's "Teacher of the Year" in May 1989. Toni has been teaching socially/emotionally disturbed first through fifth graders for six years and resides at 709 East 24 St., Erie, PA 16503.

ROBERT J. FESSLER '83 is currently employed as sales manager at Lamar Advertising Corporation, and has held


this position since August 1988. Robert and wife, THERESA (WESTON) FESSLER '84, are interested in hearing from Mercyhurst alums living in the middle Tennessee area. They reside with their two boys, Stephen, 2, and baby, Sean Richard, at 1509 Trailwood Court, Nashville, TN 37214.

KATHRYN FORD '83 was recently awarded a master of education degree from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. She resides at 5820-D Westower Dr., Richmond, VA 23225.

ELAINE (GIONTI) REYES '83 is licenced in property and casualty insurance, and is currently employed by Ramapo Insurance Associates, Inc., in Oakland, NJ, as an insurance agent. Elaine resides with her husband, Robert, at 13 McCormick Rd., West Milford, NJ 07480.

JAMES EDWARD STEEN '83 was recently awarded a master of business administration degree from the University of Pittsburgh. Jim and wife, COLETTE (FUSCO) STEEN '83, reside at 1834 Tilton Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15241.

CARLA ANDERSON '84 has been promoted to financial aid coordinator of the Olean Branch Campus of Jamestown Community College. Carla's present address is 131 North Third St., Olean, NY 14760.

WILLIAM NELSON '84 has been accepted to Georgetown Law School for fall term 1990. He will pursue his degree evenings while continuing in his current position as a market analyst at the Securities and Exchange Commission. William resides at 430 M St. SW, Apt. #705, Washington, DC 20024.

ROBERT ALAN SANTOS, JR '84 recently received a master of public and international affairs degree from the University of Pittsburgh. Robert resides at 507 Clifton Dr., Erie, PA 16505.

DONNA SATMARY '84 currently works as a new product and media buyer for the Suarez Corporation in Canton, OH. Donna's current address is 5916 Shakertown Dr., E-l 0, Canton, OH 44718.

MARGARET M. (DOHERTY) SMITH '84 is employed at the Marriott Corporation Headquarters in Bethesda, MD, as a micro-computer consultant. Margaret and husband, Timothy, reside at 14914 Dinsdale Dr., Silver Spring, MD 20906.

LESLIE (CARLSON) DRUMM '85 is a special education teacher with the Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit at the Hamot/Harborcreek Youth Services Partial Program. She is in the process of completing work on a master's degree in

special education at Edinboro University and is employed part-time by the Dr. Gertrude A. Barber Center as a relief aide. Leslie resides with her husband, Brian, at 2338 Saltsman Rd., Erie, PA 16510.

JEAN (WEBER) LANDIS '85 is employed as a dance instructor for the C.B. School of Gymnastics and Dance. Jean and her husband, Jeffrey, reside at 4B Lumber Jack Circle, Horsham, PA 19044.

GREGORY J. LINDNER '85 has been named director of services at the Tampa Marriott Westshore. Gregory resides at 5420 Deerbrooke Creek Circle, Tampa, FL 33624.

ROBERT G. NIES '85 has been transferred within International Technology Corporation to the Pittsburgh area. Bob is a geologist with the company. He and wife, MAUREEN (O'HARA) NIES '85, are expecting their first child in September. Their new address is 129 Skyline Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15239.

MARK PETRASEK '85 has recently accepted a sales position with John Sexton and Company, and will be the representative for the central Pennsylvania region. Mark and wife, LEIGH (KENNEDY) PETRASEK '87, reside at 615 Lynwood Dr., Boalsburg, PA 16827.

R. TODD SIPLE '85 received his general contracting license in March 1989, and, subsequently, began a remodeling business, specializing in old houses and apartments. Todd presently engages two full-time and three part-time employees in this endeavor. In his free time, Todd enjoys playing slow-pitch softball and took All-State honors in the Class C state tournament held in San Diego, CA, during the fall of 1988. His team took second place, with Todd playing left field and batting second. Todd resides at 21 High-lauld Ave., Apt. #4, Burlingame, CA 94010.

DAVID ARMSTRONG '86 has been named offensive back coach for the Mercyhurst Lakers football team for the 1990/91 season. Dave, an Act 101 counselor at the college, resides in Room 103 McAuley, Mercyhurst College, Erie, PA 16546.

CHRISTIE M. (SMITH) HENRY '86 was employed for two years as a computer operator and assistant system coordinator for Lawley Service Insurance Agency, Inc. in Buffalo, NY. From 1989 to

the present, she has been employed by Marine Midland Bank, also in Buffalo, as a department administrative assistant for the consumer credit systems department. Christie and husband, Daniel, reside in Lackawanna, NY.

MARY F. LONCHARIC '86 is fund development and community relations coordinator for Family Services in Erie. She recently attended fundraising and marketing seminars at the National Family Services of American Biennial Convention in Tampa, FL. Mary resides at 3425 Eliot Rd., Erie, PA 16508.

LYNN PIOTROWICZ '86, former assistant director of the Mercyhurst Adult College, has recently accepted a position at Lake Erie Institute of Rehabilitation. In her new position as case manager, Lynn will coordinate intensive rehabilitation programs for individuals recovering from extensive head trauma. Lynn's current address is 1453 West 10 St., Apt. #9, Erie, PA 16502.

RICK "RED" WIENCZKOWSKI '86 currently works as a parole/probation officer for Erie County. His wife, JAN-ELL (HARRINGTON) WIENCZKOWSKI '86, has just completed her master's degree in elementary school administration at Edinboro University and is presently teaching at Clark Elementary School in Harborcreek as a learning disability teacher. The Wienczkowskis reside at 5005 Zuck Rd., #122, Erie, PA 16506.

SHIRLEY WILLIAMS '86 has been elected president of the board of directors of the D.W.I. Program, Inc., a non-profit corporation that provides court-mandated education to those convicted of DUI offenses in Erie County as a condition of their sentences. Shirley is presently an administrative assistant in the administration of justice graduate program at Mercyhurst College and chairs the Public Information and Education Committee of the D.W.I. Task Force in Erie County. She serves on the Lawyers' Auxiliary Board and is co-chairperson of the Center for Justice and Mental Health. Shirley and husband, Dennis, reside at 3845 Beech Ave., Erie, PA 16508.

PATRICK ALLEN '87 is presently employed by Marriott Corporation as front of house manager of the Pitney-Bowes Conference Center in Peach Tree City, GA. Patrick and wife, Lori, reside at 450 Belle Dr., Fayetteville, GA 30214.


SHAWN M. FALCONE '87 was recently appointed to be assistant and tipstaff to Judge Stephanie Domitrovich, Court of Common Pleas, Erie County Courthouse. Shawn's current address is 4614 Basin Circle, Erie, PA 16509.

KAREN (BURNETT) HUDLER '87 is employed as an interior designer with the Integra Financial Corporation. She resides with husband, Scott, at 3864 Gay Rd., Erie, PA 16510.

CHRISTOPHER J. SEMENTELLI '87 is currently an athletic trainer with the Philadelphia Phillies and has been assigned to Clearwater, FL, for 1990. Christopher and wife, CECILIA "LEE" (GWIAZDOWSKI) SEMENTELLI '89 are in the process of moving to Florida.

DENISE M. BERDIS '88 was recently promoted by the Marriott Corporation to foodservice director of the Annie Penn Memorial Hospital in Reidsville, NC. Denise was previously chief clinical dietitian at Pulaski Community Hospital in Pulaski, VA. Her current address is 1100 Crescent Dr., Apt. #2, Reidsville, NC 27320.

KIM (BERGAMASCO) CROTTY '88 is currently a teacher at Grandview Elementary School, Millcreek Township School District. Kim and her husband, Dennis, reside at 960 West 9th St., Apt. #3, Erie, PA 16502.

JULIE DAUER '88 and MARY ANN SULLIVAN '88 are presently working in Minneapolis as production assistants on Prince's next major motion picture, "Graffiti Bridge." They also obtained small parts as extras in the film (watch for them as two girls on the back of motorcycles). Julie and Mary Ann share an apartment at 2510 Highway 100 South, #332, St. Louis Park, MN 55416.

LARRY DOMBROWSKI '88 has joined the office of the Erie County district attorney as a county detective and driving under the influence (DUI) coordinator. His responsibilities include investigation of criminal activities for the district attorney and supervision of the DUI law enforcement effort in Erie County. Larry resides at 11901 Hopson Hill Rd., Watts-burg, PA 16442.

CHRISTOPHER ELLIS '87 is currently employed as a loss prevention manager at Harry's Department Stores. His wife, GIANETTA "GINA" (PETRILLO) ELLIS '87, is attending Vermont law school. The Ellis's reside at 49 S. Main St., Apt. B, Randolph, VT 05060.

CHERYL PATOKA '88 graduated from the Saint Vincent School of Medical Tech

nology and is currently an ASCP certified medical technologist at Saint Vincent Health Center in Erie. Cheryl's current address is 9848 Dewey Rd., Water-ford, PA 16441.

JOHN WIECEK '88 was recently selected as one of over 40 officers in the state of Ohio to attend the Southern Police Institute. The institute is held in Columbus, OH, through the University of Louisville. John is enrolled in the 10-week course on staff and command officers administration. This program is specifically designed for upper-level police management with emphasis on current policies and procedures in police administration. He currently resides at 7926 Hermitage, Concord, OH 44077.

MICHAEL DAVID HRUSOVSKY '89 is employed at the Marriott Marco Island Resort as assistant manager of housekeeping. He resides with wife, Chaparral, at 1534 Mainsail Dr., #9, Naples, FL 33961.

CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON '89 has been accepted into the firm of Paine Webber, Inc. in Erie as a registered representative. Chris currently resides at 1673 Treetop, #8B, Erie, PA 16509.

Wedding Bells Best Wishes...

Patrick Allen '87 exchanged vows with Lori on Aug. 11,1989.

Kim Bergamasco '88 and Dennis Crotty were married on June 17,1989, in Christ the King Chapel.

Linda Bukowski '85 married Daniel Thomas Lipchik on Feb. 24, 1990, in St. Nicholas Church in Erie. Linda and Dan honeymooned on Grand Cayman Island.

Karen Burnett'87and Scott Hudler were united in marriage in Christ the King Chapel on June 10,1989.

Leslie Carlson '85 wed Brian Drumm on June 17, 1989, at Wayne Park Baptist Temple in Erie.

Margaret M. Doherty '84 exchanged vows with Timothy Robert Smith on Sept. 23,1989, at Holy Cross Church, Fairview, PA.

Michele Duval '85 and Daryl Georger, hotel restaurant and institutional management faculty member, were united in marriage on Aug. 25,1989, at Holy Cross Church in Fairview, PA. Michele and Daryl spent their honeymoon in Bermuda.

Christopher Ellis '87 and Gianetta "Gina" (Petrillo) Ellis '87 were married on June 17,1989, in Meadville, PA.

Michael David Hrusovsky '89 and Chaparral Acklin were married on Aug. 12, 1989, at the home of the groom's parents in Mentor, OH.

Theresa Kresinski '78 and Stephen J. Pallardy exchanged vows on Nov. 25, 1989, at Assumption Church in Oil City, PA.

Christopher J. Sementelli '87and Cecilia "Lee" Gwiazdowski '89 were united in marriage on Sept. 16, 1989, in Philadelphia, PA.

Rev. Angelee Smith '78 and Allen Ben-ner were married in Philadelphia on Oct. 14,1989. Angelee and her husband have taken the name Benner-Smith. Three Mercyhurst grads, Katie McCaffrey '78, Linda (McGinley) Dinnocenzo '78, and Thersse Manning '80, took part in the ceremony.

Christie M. Smith '86 and Daniel J. Henry Jr., Esq. were united in marriage on Aug. 12, 1989. Their wedding was followed by a honeymoon trip to the Hawaiian Islands.

Jean Weber '85 married Jeffrey Landis on Nov. 12,1988.

Lynda Zideil '88 and Tim Dietz were united in marriage on Oct. 28,1989, at St. James Church in Pittsburgh, PA.

Births Congratulations... Michael J. Allen '85 and wife, Yvonne, twin son and daughter.

Mary Lynn (Miller) Baroffio '83 and husband, Paul, a daughter, Alisa-Marie, born Dec. 27,1989.

Steven J. Borowski '85 and wife, Denae, a daughter, Morgan Elizabeth, born Nov. 14,1989.

Amy (Schultz) Breidenbach '81 and husband, Michael, their first child, Emily Ann, born Nov. 19,1989.

Gary Calabrese '79 and Linda (Boddorf) Calabrse '82, their second child, Philip Michael, born Dec. 6, 1989, weighing 7 pounds, 3 ounces. Philip joins big sister, Elizabeth Ann.

Ellen (Lynch) Carty '77 and husband, Bill, their third son, Timothy William, born May 25,1989, weighing 7 pounds, 1 ounce. Timothy joins big brothers Michael, 5, and Kevin Patrick, 4.


C. Michael Conroy '81 and Mary Lou (Canan) Conroy '81, a son, Andrew Michael, born April 15,1989, weighing 7 pounds, 13 ounces. Andrew was welcomed by big brother, Devin Charles, 2.

Rebecca (Fairchild) Costello '82 and husband, Ron, a daughter, Karen Marie, born June 16, 1989. Karen joins sister, Andrea, 4, and brother, Timothy, 2.

Robert Fessler '83 and Theresa (Weston) Fessler '84, a son, Sean Richard, born Aug. 20, 1989. He joins big brother, Stephen, 2.

Mary (Radziszewski) Gerber '75 and husband, Allan, a son, Eric Michael, born Dec. 10, 1989, weighing 7 pounds, 6 ounces.

Diane (Skladanowski) Jaskolka '70 and husband, Gabriel, a son, Christian Andrew, born Nov. 28, 1989, weighing 6 pounds, 12 ounces. Christian joins big sister, Melanie Ann, 3.

Gordon Karstedt '80 and Amy (Blood) Karstedt '80, their third child, Paula Beth, born Jan. 6, 1990. Paula joins siblings Ellen, 4, and Charlie, 3.

Mary (Wingerter) Knight '88 and husband, David, their second son, Zachary James, born Jan. 28,1990.

Debbie (Mattes) Kulig '76 and husband, Michael, a son, Ryan Michael, born July 4,1989. Ryan joins big sister, Allison, 6.

Melinda "Mini" (Mickler) Marcum '80 and husband, Stephen, a son, Ryan Alexander, born Oct. 20, 1989, weighing 7 pounds. Stephen was welcomed by big sister, Elizabeth Ashley, 2.

Mary Cay (Marchione) Ricci '82 and husband, Enio, a son, Christopher Jo

seph, born Dec. 11, 1989, weighing 8 pounds, 4 ounces.

Martin M. "Mick" Stepnoski '85 and wife, Heidi, a daughter, Megan Elizabeth, born Dec. 15, 1989, weighing 7 pounds, 9 ounces.

Teresa (Borowski) Taylor '82 and husband, Dirk, a son, Michael, born May 6, 1989, weighing 8 pounds, 4 ounces.

Condolences And our prayers... To Tod C. Allen '75/90 (BA/MS) on the death of his infant daughter, Tracey Cecelia Allen. To Cynthia A. Belczyk '77 on the death of her mother, Frances Belczyk. To Fred Brinchi, housekeeping department, on the death of his sister, Elizabeth (Brinchi) Urevich. To Sr. Mary Paul Cutri OCD '54 on the death of her father, Paul Cutri. To Ann (Kennedy) Dattola '49 and Helen (Kennedy) Holli-day '56 on the death of their father. To Merrill "Bud" Dever, director of security, on the death of his mother-in-law, Winifred R. Snyder. To Rita (Ressler) Downey '38 on the death of her daughter, Mary Ellen Downey '63, and to Mary Ellen's brothers, Daniel M. Downey '73, Paul J. Downey '75 and Kevin Downey '81. To Judy (Brown) Dyer '87 on the death of her father, Bill Brown. To the family of Perry W. Elderkin '84. To the family of Concetta (Galbo) Frachella '34. To Sean Gates '93 on the death of his father. To Walter W. "Bill" Hale HI '79 on the death of his father, Walter W. Hale Jr., and his grandfather, Walter W. Hale Sr., a month later. To Elizabeth (Wahl)

Hilbert '58 on the death of her mother, Dorothy Wahl. To Carol (Schaaf) Hirsch '84 on the death of her brother, Lee R. Schaaf. To Judy Horvath, housekeeping staff, on the death of her mother, Twila Cochran. To Barbara Keinath, housekeeping department, on the death of her sister-in-law, Mildred Johnson. To the family of Joseph Koskie '79. To Barbara (Matts) Kolstee '59 on the death of her father. To Debbie (Mattes) Kulig '76 on the death of her mother, Mary Mattes. To Patricia E. Lawlor '65 on the death of her father, George E. Lawlor. To Elaine (Cleveland) Loose '44 on the death of her husband, William. To Sr. Mary Margaret Moran '57, assistant in the curriculum library, on the death of her brother, Robert J. Moran. To Maureen (Hammond) Murphy '55 on the death of her father, Theodore E. Hammond. To Theresa (Kresinski) Pallardy '78 on the death of her father, Luke Kresinski. To Larie Pin-tea, a member of the president's associates, on the death of his sister, Sylvia (Pintea) Smiley. To Judith Pitney '67 on the death of her brother. To the family of Dolores (Kelley) Pote '39. To the family of Grayce-Marie (Souders) Reiser '36. To Mary Jean (Broscoe) Rowe '54 on the death of her husband, William. To Sr. Josephine Songer '53 and her family on the death of her sister, Sr. Anita Songer '57. To Janet (Hall) Tabler '71 on the death of her mother, Mildred Hall. To Carl Triola, social work faculty member, and his wife, Bernadette "Bonnie" (Hordinski) Triola '68, on the death of his mother, Ann Marie Triola. To the family of Rosemary (Wiesen) Vorhaben '59.

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

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