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Something never before done in the world of music competitions: The D'Angelo Young Artist Competition in Piano awarded all three pianists a first prize of $10,000. That $30,000 total made the 1992 D'Angelo the highest-paying annual competition in the world.

Chairman of the Board of Trustees F. William Hirt President Dr. William P. Garvey Vice President of External AfTairs Mary Daly '66 Contributors Aardvark Studios Ruth Ann Baker Gary Bukowski 73 Roger Coda Dorothy DiSanti Dr. George Garrelts John Landry Pat Liebel '53 Don McQuaid Charles Moore North East Breeze Madalyn Scardamaglia William Smith '86 Times Publishing Co. Editor Kimberly Dillon Designer TypoGraphic Systems, Inc., Erie, PA Printing Seneca Printing, Franklin, PA

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"The best teachers I have had, taught me to believe in myself, to trust my own experience, to think critically and boldly, to develop a global worldview, and to realize that the educational process lasts a lifetime." said Dr. Mary Hembrow Synder during her commencement address.

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The most anticipated event in Erie doubled its pleasure this year with a sister event on the new North East campus.

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Life at Mercyhurst College teaches students early in their academic careers that the school's motto, "Carpe Diem" is a credo to live by. Mercyhurst salutes the Class of 1992 and challenges these new graduates to seize the moment earnestly eagerly, persistently, creatively and with zeal. By doing so, they will receive the greatest personal achievement and the highest fulfillment and reward.
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Mercyhurst Magazine is published three times a year by Mercyhurst College. The magazine is published by the Office of External Affairs, Mercyhurst College, Glenwood Hills, Erie, PA 16546. Telephone (814) 824-2285. Send address corrections to William Smith '86, computer programmer, Mercyhurst College.

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When the house lights of Erie's Warner Theatre dimmed for the final round of the D'Angelo Young Artist Competition, three pianists stepped from behind the curtain, one by one, to display their keyboard artistry. Three pianists played a Korean, an American-by-way-of-Canada, and an American-turned-Londoner. One already a recording pro, another fresh out of high school, the third just beginning to compete afterfinishingcollege. One displaying the grand romantic style, one spinning out sound as taut as a wire, the third allflashand brilliance. The uniformly excellent performances left thefivejudges and the 1,500 member audience stumped. "It was thefirsttime I had wished I were not a judge," said Sam Rotman, competition chair and director of the D'Angelo School of Music at Mercyhurst. "I said to myself, I have no idea who ought to get the prize." And so the judges did something never before done in the world of music competitions, and probably never to be repeated: They awarded all three pianists afirstprize, increasing the purse so that each would receive a $10,000firstplace award and giving each pianist one of the three performance opportunities usually reserved for a single winner. The $30,000 total makes the 1992 D'Angelo the highest-paying annual competition in the world. Hae Jung Kim, Anders Martinson and Peter Miyamoto shared the spotlight as winners after competition sponsors Dr. and Mrs. George D'Angelo, Dr. and Mrs. Charles Furr and Dr. and Mrs. Peter Scibetta and Mercyhurst College agreed to increase their contributions to make the three prizes possible. In addition, Kim won a $500 prize for the best performance of the commissioned work, "Apparition." "I've been in competitions where they thought no one was worthy of being afirstplace winner;' Rotman said. "We felt they all had everything, and should profit from it." The three-day April event was the 16th annual D'Angelo competition, the sixth to focus on piano. The competition rotates each year among strings, voice and piano. This year, nearly 100 taped entries arrived from a record 19 countries from Yugoslavia to Israel, New Zealand to France. "This was the greatest competition we've had in our 16-year history;' said Rotman, who has judged four of the six piano competitions and has headed the enterprise for seven years. "When we heard the tapes, my feeling was that this was going to be the Olympics of pianoplaying. Who was going to knock us out the hardest? I was flabbergasted by the quality:' The rare outcome of the competition places a coveted stamp of approval on three musicians who differ significantly in style, background and career progress. "It's incredible it's very generous," said Anders Martinson, who at 18 was the youngest of thefinalists."It was a surprise to everybody. Three-way ties, you don't find those very often." Martinson's excitement with the result was heightened by the obstacles he faced. "Much of my repertoire was very new. I'd learned it just for the competition. And I had thefluthroughout the whole week. I was struggling" he said. "The judges mentioned that my playing got better round by round." (continued)

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Thefinalround, held at the Warner Theatre, required each contestant to play a concerto with the competition orchestra, led by Frank Collura, Mercyhurst's director of instrumental ensembles. For this round, Martinson chose the Prokofiev "Concerto No. 3 in C Major, Op. 26," a work of tension and explosion, haunting melodies and compelling rhythms. It was an electrifying performance. "He has the most clear conception about the work," said judge and acclaimed pianist Hubert Stuppner of Martinson's playing. "There was great contrast." Though young Martinson has great experience under his belt. Before entering the D'Angelo competition, he had wonfirstprize in more than 20 others, had performed more than 15 times with symphony orchestras and had even appeared on "The Tonight Show With Johnny Carson." Now 19, Martinson sat out the 1991-92 school year, postponing the beginning of his college career at Yale University to expand his repertoire and to meet a packed professional schedule, including concerts in Rome, Brazil and New York's Carnegie Hall. Martinson, a U.S. citizen born in Canada, lives with his parents in Santa Monica, California. Next spring, he will appear in the D'Angelo Great Performers Series the performance he secured by drawing lots with the two other D'Angelo winners. Despite his youthful successes, Martinson says he counts the D'Angelo at the top of his list. "This was a very high level of playing," he said, equalled only by the quality he found when he placed second last year at the Robert Casadesus International Piano Competition. Martinson maintains a practical some would say healthy attitude toward the ego-busting world of piano competitions. "They're vehicles rather than goals," he said. "They're something to practice for. The money helps for college and the performances are good for exposure. The more people who hear me, the more engagements I can get." Winner Peter Miyamoto appreciated not only the cash award, but the affirmation of his abilities after a long absence from the competitive scene and the opportunity to hear otherfinepianists. "After each audition, I thought I wouldn't be going on to the next level, so why not sit in the audience and listen to as many others as I can? I learned a lot just from listening," said Miyamoto, 22, a San Francisco native now studying in London with renowned teacher Maria Diamand Curcio. "I was at a point where the money would definitely help with my studies. This competition was thefirstI'd done in a long time since high school. I felt it was thefirstI'd done at a certain level the first international in scope." Though he started studying piano quite late by any standard around 8 or 9 Miyamoto had won several smaller competitions and performed with orchestras in the U.S. and Europe. He is a 1991 graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music, where he studied with Leon Fleisher and Claude Frank. A self-described "pacer;' Miyamoto views competitions as a "necessary evil." "I don't think most people would want to do them if they didn't have to," he said. "In competitions, you feel restrained because people are judging you. You don't feel free to give. I try to understand that."

For the competition'sfinalround, Miyamoto, thefirstto perform, chose the Chopin "Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11." Though the work, which he'd already performed with the California Youth Symphony, went "very well in the rehearsal and a little less well in the performance," Miyamoto declared himself "absolutely happy with the way I played." Judge Stuppner praised the performance as well. "Mr. Miyamoto is a veryfinepianist in relation to the inner being of the music. You could hear the whole structure of the piece. He had a veiy strong sound." "As long as I'm in thefield(of music) that's what's important to me," said Miyamoto, who won a performance with the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra. "I love performing and I'd like to keep that in my life. For me it's very exciting." Miyamoto plans to continue his studies in London, concentrating on concerts and the occasional competition. "I now have one under my belt," he said. "I'll be prepared next time." Hae Jung Kim, the last of the three winners to perform in the finals, thrilled the audience with her powerful interpretation of the popular Rachmaninoff "Concerto No. 2 in C Minor!' It's a work she knows well, as she has already recorded it, along with the Rachmaninoff "Concerto No. 3," for the Melodia label. She also recorded the Beethoven "Concerto No. 3" for a label in her native Korea in 1988. At 27, Kim is much further along in her career than the other D'Angelo winners, but she calls it "the beginning stage." Now based in New York City and studying privately, Kim earned her high school, bachelor's and master's degrees from The Juilliard School, where she studied with Sacha Gorodnitzky and Oxana Yablonskaya (a D'Angelo judge) and, in 1989, she studied at the Moscow State Music Conservatory. With a yearly schedule of about 50 solo and orchestral performances all over the world, Kim seldom plays competitively these days. "A competition is to prove yourself and to be exposed and to get concerts. I don't need to do so many;' she explained. But the pace of her globe-trotting career left her at a disadvantage for the D'Angelo competition. Returning from afive-daytour of Spain, Kim had only one week to brush up the many pieces she needed for the D'Angelo. "I was working like a horse," she said. "I got sick, I overdid it." Despite her weakness, Kim astonished listeners with her relaxed but powerful sound a strength she believes has been enhanced by the experiences of so much concertizing. "You just have to tell yourself this is just another night and it's not going to make you die. You just have to play like you're in your living room." Stuppner singled out Kim's "beautiful touch," adding that "she has a wonderful professionalism. She's perfectly classical." In addition to the shared first prize, Kim won the award for best performance of the commissioned work. "Apparition," written by D'Angelo School of Music Composer-in-Residence Albert Glinsky. The piece, which was inspired by an anecdote from a book on Florent Ziegfeld, alternates two kinds of musical moods one dreamy and mysterious, the other tense and agitated. The short work ends in a great flurry of excitement.

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According to the composer, a new composition presents a true litmus test for the musicality of the performer. "With a work from the traditional repertoire by a composer such as Beethoven or Schumann, a contestant in the competition has the opportunity of studying the interpretations of countless other performers through recordings and live concerts. For many works, an interpretive tradition has been laid down over the years. With a brand new composition, however, the contestant must rely on his or her pure musical instincts in bringing it to life for thefirsttime. This process truly reveals the ability of the contestant to shape musical ideas and create a convincing and logical interpretation from the raw materials of the music," Glinsky said. Glinsky felt there were manyfineinterpretations of "Apparition" during the semifinal round, as well as some that completely "missed the mark." Kim's interpretation though was one of his favorites, and he supported the judges' decision wholeheartedly. The 1992 competition marked the first time that afinalistalso won the commissioned work award. The award was determined earlier in the week, and Kim played the commissioned piece during the

concerto round of the competition. But when Sam Rotman took the stage at the Warner to announce thefinalresults, no one knew what to expect. What happened during the judges' deliberations was this: Rotman asked each of thefivejudges Oxana Yablonskaya, Hubert Stuppner, Luigi Mostacci, Christian Debrus and Rotman himself to write down his or her ranking of the three finalists. Points were assigned three points forfirstplace, two for second and one for third and the judges learned, to their shock, that eachfinalisthad received exactly 10 points, Rotman said. Two judges had chosen Miyamoto asfirstplace winner, two had chosen Kim, and one had chosen Martinson. But all four judges who did not select Martinson forfirstplace did choose him for second. Believing all threefinalistsworthy of afirstprize, Rotman consulted with the competition sponsors and secured their enthusiastic approval. "It was miraculous that every judge had the contestants placed to wind up with 10 points," Rotman said. "I don't think it will ever happen again." The three winners with another achievement to their credit and generous awards to ease their musical paths professed themselves very happy with the competition's outcome. "I was very happy;' Kim said. "It's big money. I didn't mind sharing at all."

Ruth Ann Baker has a bachelor ofmusic in piano performancefromthe University of Maryland-College Park and a master's degree in piano and chamber musicfromthe Conservatoire Regionale de Musique in Lyon, Franc She is an Eriefreelancewriter who writesfrequentlyfor Mercyhurst Magazine.

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N EVER REFUSE TO LEARN

By Mary Hembrow Snyder, recipient of the Teaching Excellence Award

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Teaching is the noblest profession. Above all, it is a privilege and a sacred trust. The truly good teacher knows this. It is not merely a job; it is a vocation, and a demanding one at that. Good teaching requires knowledge of one's subject matter, passion, energy, dedication, creativity, humility, and, a sense of humor. When I was a 17-year-old senior in high school, my ambition was "to be a good teacher!' This award today says I've done that, but it does not say I have arrived. I will never stop trying to improve! The best teachers I have had, taught me to believe in myself, to trust my own experience, to think critically and boldly, to develop a

global worldview, and to realize that the educational process lasts a lifetime. I wanted three of my favorite teachers to join me today, so the four of us could have an intimate conversation with you about "things that really matter!' None could be here physically, but they have assured me each is here "in spirit." Each has sent a graduation message to you, through me, and it is my privilege to share that with you. Who are these people? Each of them is probably one of the greatest teachers of the 20th century. One is a woman of letters, the other two are monks, a Buddhist and a Roman Catholic, respectively.

The woman of letters is the novelist, essayist and poet Alice Walker. You may have seen thefilmversion of her book, "The Color Purple." Alice has taught me so very much about the wisdom, beauty, strength and suffering of our black brothers and sisters. Further, she has taught me more about God and spirituality than most of the theologians I have had to study! Alice sends this message to you: "Your job, when you leave here... is to change the world. Nothing less or easier than that." Thank you Alice, they will try. They know Mother Earth and her children are counting on them.
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Another outstanding teacher I have had is a deeply sensitive Vietnamese monk named Thich Nhat Hanh. He has taught me the importance of compassion as the way to peace and wisdom. In 1967, Thich was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by Martin Luther King Jr. Now 64-years-old, Thich's graduation message to you is: "Do not avoid contact with suffering or close your eyes before suffering. Do not lose awareness of the existence of suffering in the life of the world. Find ways to be with those who are suffering, by all means, including personal contact and visits, images and sound. By such means, awaken yourself and others to the reality of suffering in the world." Thank you Thich, they will try. They know Mother Earth and her children are counting on them. Unlike Alice and Thich, the third great teacher I share with you today is no longer alive. Nonetheless, he has taught me, and continues to teach me, to recognize the need for daily prayer, contemplation, silence and solitude in my life not so I can escape from the real world, but in order that I may be more deeply present in the real world. His name is Thomas Merton and he was a Trappist monk who died tragically about 25 years ago. Thomas, like Alice and Thich, has also written many books, including some poetry. His graduation message to you is: "Learn how to meditate on paper. Drawing and writing are forms of meditation. Learn how to contemplate works of art. Learn how to meditate not only when you have a book in your hand, but when you are waiting for a bus or riding on a train..."

Thank you Thomas, they will try. They know Mother Earth and her children are counting on them. We live in a brokenhearted society and world. Alice and Thich know that, as Thomas clearly did in his lifetime. Racism, sexism, militarism, consumerism, materialism, excessive individualism, blind nationalism and ecological devastation are destroying our souls, personally and politically. Resist. Resist. Resist. Change the world; commit yourselves to the transformation of suffering; become women and men of substance, of reflection, of prayer. There is too much beauty that has yet to be acknowledged, too much truth that has yet to be discovered, too much love that has yet to be experienced. Cynicism is a popular alternative today, but it is cheap, and it is a cop-out. 1 am 44 years old; I still believe one person can make a difference, and, that together, we can perform miracles! One last message not from Alice, or Thich or Thomas, but from Mary Hembrow Snyder be humble as you make your journey, as you find your way in life. Never reach a point where you refuse to learn, or refuse to grow, no matter how demanding that might be. There is always something someone can teach you, if you are willing to receive it. None of us has all the truth, for "truthfulness anywhere means a heightened complexity ..." and it demands that "we delve still deeper!' Alice, Thich, Thomas and I are proud of you, as are all the members of the Mercyhurst community. We are grateful that our lives have crossed yours and that our minds have touched. Like Mother Earth and her children, we are counting on you. Dare to be different. Dare to make a difference. Peace. Dr. Mary Hembrow Snyder is an associate professor ofreligious studies and director of the Psychology and Religious Studies Department.

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Larie Pintea Received Recognition

Larie Pintea, retired managing editor of the Morning News, received an honorary bachelor's degree for his lifelong devotion to his career and his contributions to Mercyhurst College over the past two decades. "We honor him as a man who has been committed to the highest ideals in his professional and personal life, and we recognize him for his 22 years of service to Mercyhurst as a member of the President's Board of Associates. We acknowledge his work as a builder of this school, particularly during the years of its coeducational transition, when he made it his mission, through the printed word, to see that Mercyhurst became known for what it is highly recognized today a regional college of distinction for men and women," said Dr. Garvey.

Commencement 1992: Top to bottom photos (I-r) Amy Fitzgerald, Kate Argcntieri and Kristen Logan; Sr. Carolyn Herrmann witli TYacy Doty Sr M. Eustace Taylor with David Murphy; Mark Mattis with his daughter, Colleen; and Renee Vnik witl) Dr. William P. Garvey and Cheryl Ann Tomczak.

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part of our lives that we think nothing of renting several for a night or a weekend to show at home for ourselves or to view with friends. Movies have assumed such a central place in our lives that they are even cited in court cases as causes of criminal behavior. Views onfilmscreep into many of our conversations, and film critics such as Siskel and Eibert command considerable respect on television and in our own appreciation of film. Given that movies now play such an important part in our lives, it is important that we develop a mature understanding of what they are about. Movies are no longer just a way of passing the time. They are a substantial part (feature and documentary) of the educational process. Ten years ago, I began showingfilmson campus at Mercyhurst with the intention of makingfilman auxiliary of the educational process. I began showing and discussingfilmsin an informal setting with interested faculty and students. Today, it is a well-established weekly event this showing offilmsin a cultural setting - that attracts students, faculty and members of the Mercyhurst and Erie communities.

By Dr. George Carrelts

I called these series offilms Films for Discussion. By way of these Fall-WinterSpring series, I hoped to increase political and cultural literacy in the lives of those, including myself, who participated in the series. I insisted that discussion be included as an important part of showingfilmsto keep Films for Discussion closely related to the college's academic goals. Conscious efforts were made in putting these series offilmstogether to relate them to campus departments. "Clockwork Orange" was related to both the Philosophy and Criminal Justice departments. "The Tin Drum" was related to the Department of Religious Studies, and the documentaries on the painters David Hockney and Frida Kahlo were related to the Art Department and the Department of Languages. Another whole series of films was related to the Department of Business. Sprinkled liberally through these series were the works of Francois Truffaut, A Wajdya, Rainier Fassbinder and Igmar Bergman. They were the premier directors of their day. People suggest today that we should do retrospectives of some of these greatfilmsand of these other famous directors such as John Huston, Robert Altman and John Sayles. Those are good suggestions, but our primary purpose in Films for Discussion is to bring new films that otherwise would not get shown in Erie. We want to bridge a cultural and political gap or illiteracy that would occur if we miss the greatfilmsof our times. Retrospectives would be good, but we would need considerably more staff to bring them into our program. My own primary responsibility is to teaching and films are auxiliary to that effort. There is room for expanded programs infilmin both the Art and Communications departments, or there is room for a separatefilmprogram on campus a modified version of what goes on at Cornell or other campuses but that effort would take personnel, facilities and money.

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Students in work-study capacities help with some of the film responsibilities in Films for Discussion, such as selling tickets, projection, publicity. Two committees have formed around Films for Discussion, one made up of Robert Hoff, professor of psychology, and Edward Lesser, a vice president of Dahlkemper's, who scout for suitable films and help in the selection process. They help keep the Films for Discussion train on the rails. Another committee, called Friends of Film, helps with selection and sponsorship of films. That sponsorship includes giving some money to the Friends of Film Fund and stimulating attendance atfilms.Barry Grossman, Richard Lechner and Geraldine Zurn make up that committee. In 1982,1 showed what I regard as my most successful series. I put together 11 films and showed them in the fall with cooperation from Allegheny, Behrend and Gannon colleges, and a grant from the Pennsylvania Council for the Humanities. "The Chant of Jimmy Blacksmith," 'The Harder They Come," "Winter Light" and "My Dinner With Andre" were in that series. The crowds were superb, lively, challenging. I do not think or speak of myself as an expert onfilms.I actually prefer theatre to film. But I am interested especially in the wayfilmdeals with symbols, myth, ethical, political and religious questions. I also enjoy hearing what other people have to say aboutfilmsand what they have seen in them. The views of others make the viewing of a film a whole rather than a partial experience. In 1982,1 was showing 11filmsin a term. At today's prices, I can barely manage to stay within budget showing five. Film distributors have been swallowed up by larger companies who keep rental high for 16mmfilms.Someday a suitable videocassette projector might help that situation. But for the present, our best bet is 16mm projection. Thirty-five mm would be even better but that involves projection booths, expensive equipment and a professional projectionist.

People from the community outnumber students and faculty at ourfilms.But one has to look closely at the overall context. Many students and faculty are directly affected by the Films for Discussion program, andfilmitself is no doubt enhanced on campus by such programs so that it is more widely used in classes. Many students become more reflective aboutfilmand film viewing as a result of their experiences in these series. I am counting quality rather than quantity vis a vis our students and faculty. The discussion aspect offilmsrelieves the common and often empty experience of movie going. Introducing eachfilmis also effective in enhancing thefilmexperience. Thefilm"Chattahoochee; for example, was introduced by a doctor who had himself experienced the type of incarceration "Chattahoochee" pictured. Films for Discussion are definitely more successful when we can afford to get the right person to introduce the rightfilm.We brought Joel Martin here from Franklin and Marshall College to introduce "Rocky I," and he really made the symbolism and significance of thatfilmstand up and live. The same thing happened when we brought Tony Bubba to introduce hisfilm "Lightening Over Braddock."

Faculty enthusiasm for afilmis catching. Art teachers who bring their students to films like "Vincent and Theo" show what the series can do. Geography and language teachers who support and promote suchfilmsas "Salvador" and 'The Official Story" validate the purpose of the film. People from the community who help choose and promote afilmdo the same thing. Enthusaism is all! And I hope that we continue tofindenthusiastic people who want to experience the less commercial and the more significant films that wefindfrom all over the world... in the interest of expanding our intelligence and understanding as well as expanding our minds, hearts and actions.
Dr. George Garrelts is an associate professor of religious studies at Mercyhurst and is the founding director of the college's Films for Discussion Series.

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Thirty yards away from the stage on the main campus where the Maelstrom Percussion Ensemble is launching into a spirited rendition of "The Entertainer" for the lawn full of toe-tapping music-lovers, a crowd stands 30 deep at the face-painting table. Allison Roberts, 8, sits patiently at the table's edge as Christina Brace puts a paintbrush to her cheek. "It tickles but it looks good," Allison says with a giggle while her father, Dan, watches with a smile. Allison asks Christina to draw an exploding firecracker on one side of her face and a large Americanflagon the other both to match the spirit of the day. It is the eighth annual July 4th on the Mercyhurst College main campus, and within minutes of the festivities' 6 p.m. kick-off, hordes of revelers are swarming from craft booth to food vendor to choral concert, from picnic dinner to comedy show to ice-skating extravaganza, all to celebrate America's 216th birthday. "This is great," says Dan, sweeping an arm to include the whole campus. "There are lots of activities for children before the fireworks go off!' The father-daughter team numbers among nearly 32,000 who will flood the Erie campus and the immediate neighborhood throughout the evening for the biggest ever, Independence Day party "on the

As the brainchil Mercyhurst President William P. Garvey, who wanted to bring to Erie a little of the excitement he witnessed in Philadelphia at the Bicentennial celebration, the local event has grown mightily from its humble Deginnini picnic supper, band concert and modest fireworks display. "It started out as a neighborhood party, to bring our neighbors onto the Mercyhurst campus," Dr. Garvey says. But more events especially child-oriented activities were gradually layered on as more and more young families joined the celebration. Up the road a few feet from the face-painting table is the classic car show, and tucked among the vintage Chevys and Buicks is a 1948 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith limousine, all shiny black outside and burled wood inside. Proud owner Gary Williams from Albion stands beside it answering admirers' questions. Most of them want to know what kind of gas mileage it gets. "Ten miles a gallon," he says, "not bad for its size." Over in the middle of brick-paved Garvey Park, Justin, Cara and Eric Kozik 9,7, and 6 years old, respectively crowd together

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with their friend, Andreas Kostis, 9, to compare their rand-new, tissue paper hats. "A friend told us about this," m says Chris Kozik, mother of the three siblings. "We're new to the area from Indianapolis. They have big festivals like this t but this is definitely the nicest we've ever been to. It's crowded, but not so crowded you can't enjoy it.'] Up the sidewalk from Garvey park, past a classical guitar concert in the basement of the Carolyn Herrmann Union, and beyond the organ grinder dressed in lederhosen who's letting children turn the handle that cranks out the old-fashioned tunes, a thousand people are standing patiently in line. They're queued up outside the Mercyhurst Ice Center, waiting for admission to the 9 p.m. ice show, where Olympic athlete Caryn Kadavy, now a Mercyhurst student, will blaze over the ice with the best young athletes from her alma mater, the Westminster Figure Skating Club. Back on the concert lawn Darl and Marion Anthony are lounging in canvas folding chairs brought from home. This is the third year they've come for the "very good" picnic dinner inside the cafeteria,

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complete with fireworks, staged at the Mercyhurst -North East campus. "The people in North East have adopted us as their favorite sons and daughters," said Mary Daly, vice president of external affairs and project director for both the Erie and North East celebrations. "We thought it would be nice to have a celebration for them. It is our way to give back to the people of North East who have been so generous to us." The dazzling fireworks display thefirstof its kind in North East in more than half dozen years or so capped a full evening of activities that offered something for everyone, from tours of the historic buildings of the former St. Mary's Seminary to musical concerts to sky-gazing beneath the heavens. "I've had many people say it was the old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration that they remember as children," said Scott Eckert,

economic development manager of the local chamber of commerce. "People really enjoyed it." ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ Many of them began their visit to the North East campus with a walk up the curved brick-lined street. And for many locals, including some who have lived their entire lives in North East, the open house provided theirfirstopportunity to wander through the hallowed hallways of the former seminary built in the late 19th century. Robert Mazza served as general chair of the July Fourth festivities in North East with assistance from Lisa Miller and Sallee Bowser. Robert Miller was the overall chair of the July 3 and 4 program, which included a dedication of the buildings and return visit by 16 Redemptorist priests. "I think this was just great," beams Nicholas Mobilia Jr., a third generation fruit grower on East Main Road. "It brought new people into town!'

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"Myfirstimpression was that it's the kind of community activity that draws people together;' explains Rev. David Oyler, pastor of the First sbyterian Church in North East. "It renews not only our roots in America, but the importance of relationships with people." "I think it was really wonderful," chimes Charles Newara, a retired General Electric worker proudly wearing his commemorative Mercyhurst Fourth of July T-shirt. "I'd like to see it get bigger each year: James Lanahan, director of the North East campus, points to exceptional weather and choice of attractions many of them geared to children as helping set the atmosphere. "The weather was a key factor, the crowd was friendly. I think that set the tone for an oldfashioned family-oriented celebration." he explained. Indeed, youngsters had a smorgasbord of attractions to enjoy, including a magician, a juggler, puppet theater, a dance troupe, facepainting and story telling, before Zambelli Internationale fireworks lit up the sky. But there was also plenty of entertainment for their parents, from an organ concert in the magnificent St. Mary's Chapel to a perfor-

mance by the American Centennial All Star Band. The observatory, though aimed at the moon and stars, served as a magnet drawing over 350 visitors. A handful of food vendors served tasty barbecued ribs, French bread pizza and Welch juices. Development of a junior college at the former seminary drew applause as well. "I think it is a great way to use the facility;' said Fr. Peter Sousa, a member of the seminary when the school was closed. Like so many others, Fr. Sousa had an opportunity to renew many old acquaintances, both with local residents as well as Redemp torist priests who returned to North East for dedication ceremonies held the previous evening. "It's reassuring to see the facility being used once again," he said.
Ruth Ann Baker is afreelancewriterfor Mercyhurst Magazine. Roger Coda is editor of the North East Breeze. Scenesfromthe 8th Old Fashioned Mercyhurst Fourth of July taken by John Landry. Scenesfromthe North East Fourth of July taken by Roger Coda. North Eastfireworksphoto by Charles Moore.

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Middle Stated Reaccreditation Approved
"I think we have discovered here at current strengths of the college. The team Mercyhurst, people who are deeply concerned applauds these initiatives and sees as essenthat students learn, that they know ignorance tial the development of a strategic plan that is not bliss, and at the same time recognize involves the entire college constituencies in that knowledge is not enough, it must be its creation and implementation." 2) govercoupled with the total development of a pernance "The team observed some dissatisson so there is spiritual insight and moral \ faction with the current governance structures development for the issues that they will face and procedures. We, therefore, recommend in life," said Dr. Daniel Chamberlain, chairman that Mercyhurst develop a governance strucof the Middle States team at the end of its ture that is more comprehensive in scope three-day visit. "We applaud the excellent , and provides meaningful participation by the self-study you prepared. We could tell that various constituencies of the college." 3) The there were many people involved, that they McAuley Division library "Library were familiar with its content and were w resources are inadequate at the McAuley prepared for our visit," he commended. He extension sites. Therefore, the team recomconcluded that the three special issues that mends development of plans, policies and the team felt merited the college's careful and procedures for providing library resources to serious attention were in the areas of: ^ ^ students at the North East and Corry sites." 1) strategic planning "Mercyhurst College "I think many of the suggestions are good has acknowledged the need for collegewide ones and show very good insight into the planning and the trustees have embraced institution," said Dr. Garvey Mercyhurst and endorsed strategic planning as essential received reaccreditation approval in July. to restoring the historic mission and the

Mercyhurd Received Newcomen Award

On Sept. 17, Mercyhurst College was honored by the Newcomen Society of the United States at a dinner at the Kahkwa Club. Dr. William P. Garvey, Mercyhurst president, was the guest of honor and principal speaker. His remarks were on the history, development and future of the college. "Mercyhurst was honored for its commitment to higher education and its improvement of the quality of life for the people of Erie County;' said Irvin Kochel,"chair and director of the Lake Erie Committee of the Newcomen Society of the United States. Mercyhurst is proud to be in the company of Purdue, Georgetown, Dartmouth, Cornell, Fordham and Boston universities, as well as Gannon and Penn State-Behrend who are among past Newcomen Award recipients chosen from the educational sector.

Garvey Honored

How old id Mercyhurdt?

The Inner life of the Mercyhurd Tradition
by Don McQuaid

One of the questions most often asked by guests on the main campus is "How old is Mercyhurst?" There is a venerable quality about the college a sense of connection with a vital tradition that is apparent even tofirst-timevisitors. This is due, in part, of course, to the stately Tudor-Gothic style of the school's oldest buildings, but there is a deeper, more telling reason for this frequently mentioned perception. While the outward, physical aspect of Mercyhurst began in 1926 with the construction of Old Main, the distinct tradition in education of which Mercyhurst is a living branch and from which it draws its inner strength began in Dublin, Ireland, in the year 1831. It was then that Catherine Elizabeth McAuley, at the age of 53, founded the

Sisters of Mercy, a religious order whose mission resulted in the building of a vast network of hospitals, schools and colleges throughout the Western world. Over 160 years later, in a very different world, Mercyhurst College embodies all the major elements of Mother McAuley's vision: value-centered education in the Catholic tradition with an ecumenical approach; a predilection for the education of the disadvantaged; a commitment to excellence; and most tangibly a compassionate presence. Thus, the feeling of a noble and abiding tradition that seems to emanate from the walls and grounds of Mercyhurst especially in autumn when the senses are heightened is in fact a true reflection of the spiritual age of the college.

Dr. William P. Garvey, college president, received an honorary doctor of humane letters degree from the College of Misericordia on May 16. He was honored for his contributions to higher education, his vast accomplishments at Mercyhurst and for his leadership as president of the Association of Mercy Colleges.

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AROUND CAMPUS

New Budinedd and Chemidtry Program

The Business and Chemistry departments have developed an interdisciplinary major entitled "Business/Chemistry;' The goal of the new program is to produce graduates that have specialized training in the marketing aspects of several chemistry-related areas: scientific equipment, pharmaceuticals, chemicals or chemical analysis services. This major will attract students who are interested in science, but aren't interested in laboratory work. Students must complete the following requirements: accounting I & II, organizational behavior, macroeconomics, microeconomics, financial management, principles of marketing, personal selling marketing research, microcomputer systems, business statistics, business law, calculus, general chemistry I & II, instrumental analysis, advanced instrumental analysis, chemistry industry seminar and a business/chemistry co-op. The new program is headed by Dr. Jack Williams and Dr. Robert Cisek, directors of the chemistry and business departments, respectively.

Karen Stahl '93 (r) is currently specializing in the business/chemistry discip She is shown here with Dr. Todd Trout (center) and Dr. Jack Williams (1) in chemistry lab.

Three McAuley Dividion Grantd Funded

The Mercyhurst-McAuley Division has been notified of the approval of three funding grants totaling $180358. The Perkins Vocational-Technical Grant for $88,739 will aid in student retention/career counseling and in the purchase of the new computer lab. The two Title II-B Grants in Chefs Assistant Training ($30,888) and Health Care Technology ($60,731) will allow students to begin career training/retraining programs in those high-demand areas. The receipt of these monies is the result of research and effort by Dr. Robert Cisek, associate academic dean of the Mercyhurst-McAuley Division; Dr. William Bryan, special assistant to the president; Dr. Timothy Wise, McAuley Division Grants Manager; John Donnelly, director of development services; and John Wolper, chair of Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management.

New Computer Sydtem

Mercyhurst College is rapidly outgrowing its old computer system and there is a need for the immediate development of a truly integrated one. The choice of the software will determine which kind of computer will be purchased. Then, the system that will best meet the needs of the total college will be selected. The most important work will be to oversee the phasing in of the new system, the development of a data base and the conversion offilesfrom one system to another.

State-of-the-Art Technology at McAuley-Erie

The microcomputer lab at McAuleyErie has 20 new IBM PS2s which are networked with one another. The computer lab, located in the lower level of McAuley Hall, is a state-of-the-art, high-technology lab in which a number of practical computer courses are taught. Those courses include: microcomputer systems, word processing I & II, office procedures and management, medical terminology, advanced microcomputer systems and computer applications in accounting. McAuley-Erie also has a typewriting lab, which is equipped with 20 Panasonic KXE 4020 electronic typewriters with limited word processing abilities.

Tuition Increase
The Mercyhurst College Board of Trustees approved a $525 tuition increase for the 1992-93 academic year. Trustees also voted to raise room and board by $99 each. Tuition at Mercyhurst College is $8,790 for 1992-93. Total Mercyhurst tuition and fees is $9,288. Thesefiguresrepresent an overall increase
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of 5.9 percent, which is the lowest increase in. 20 years at Mercyhurst. A $250,000 increase in institutionally funded financial aid is partially offsetting these costs and brings the total financial aid awarded to students to over $3 million this year.

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AdmLkfion Statd Look Great

"Admissions statistics for 1992-93 are excellent with almost 1,650 total applications and 435 confirmations, an all-time record," said Andrew Roth, dean of enrollment services. "We're 10.1 percent above last year's numbers and we're up 3 percent over the best numbers we've ever had." The total number of new students, including Freshmen (435), Transfer (105), Foundations (95) and McAuley Division (175-200), is expected to be between 775 to 825. "Quite a bit of growth when compared tofiveyears ago when comparable numbers would have totaled approximately 540," said Roth. Some of the reasons for this growth include the change in the way Mercyhurst solicits deposits, the outstanding effort by the Admissions staff, the continued growth in the McAuley Division, and unexpected growth in some departments. For instance, the Dance Department last year had six recruits. This year, 23 dance majors are confirmed. Other majors showing growth are Education and Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management

HRIM One of 10 in Nation to Receive Accreditation

Mercyhurst's Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management Program (HRIM) is one of 10 such programs in the nation to receive full accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA). HRIM prepares students for management positions in hotels, restaurants, resorts, fast food enterprises, health care facilities, school and college food facilities and various business environments. There are approximately 340 four-year hospitality management programs in U.S. colleges and universities. John Wolper, HRIM program director, said that of the 10 schools granted accreditation thus far, Mercyhurst is the only private liberal arts institution in the country to receive full, seven-year accreditation status. "The granting of accreditation clearly signifies that our program is on the cutting edge of HRIM education nationwide," Wolper said. "It also means that Mercyhurst is unique in the country because we can offerfirst-ratetraining in this rapidly growing profession with all the advantages inherent in the setting of a private liberal arts institution." Preparation for the evaluation by ACPHA took three years and resulted in a two-volume, 515-page report by a steering committee comprised of Wolper, assistant professor Daryl Georger and instructor Paula Wolper, with assistance from assistant professors Erica Pinto and Michael Barnes and staff members Leanne Trent '90 and Brenda Moore. In a letter to Wolper, ACPHA commended the Mercyhurst program for "a faculty/administration climate that encourages excellent communication; the supervision and support provided to students in thefineco-op work experience; theoretical and applied learning experiences well-integrated into the total program; the confidence and respect students evidence for the faculty and the program; continuedfinancialsupport by the administration; and the excellent program/library liaison." Mercyhurst will have 175 students, from 12 states andfiveforeign countries, majoring in HRIM this year. The number of freshmen entering the program this year is nearly double that of last year, Wolper said.

Hammermill Library Benefit** From Grant

As a member of the Northeast Interlibrary Cooperative of Pennsylvania (NICOP), a group of the major academic, public, corporate, special, law and medical libraries in the region, Mercyhurst's Hammermill Library will benefit from a federal grant. NICOP was awarded a $13,000 federal Library Services and Construction Act grant from the State Library of Pennsylvania. The award was to update the serials holdings records in a national bibliographic database for 23 participating libraries. David Pinto, Hammermill Library director, who is currently NICOP's chairman, will act as coordinator of the grant. Susan Thompson, assistant director, helped write and produce this grant proposal.

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An arrangement between the Mercyhurst Archaeological Institute (MAI); Continental Shelf Associates of Jupiter Beach, FL, an underwater engineeringfirm;and Mar-Dive, Inc. of Van Nuys, CA, marks thefirsttime salvors and archaeologists will work together to recover the U.S. steamer Atlantic, which sank in Lake Erie off Long Point, Ontario, in 1852. Under the terms of the agreement, MAI, under the direction of Dr. James Adovasio will be responsible for all archaeological work. Mar-Dive, which obtained the salvage rights, estimates that the vessel contains at least 10 million artifacts.

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By Pat Liebel '53

50th Reunion Cladd

Jeanne Maley Pfadt '42 and her husband, ' Bill, hosted an Open House for members of the Class of 1942 who attended their 50th reunion on September 18-20. Jeanne, an alumni board member, and Claudia Evans Garvey '42 contacted their class members about the plans.

199h92: Year ofEpic Generodity at mercyhurdt

Mercyhurst's friends, alums and parents shrugged off generally gloomy economic news and roared past Mercyhurst's fundraising goal of $855,000 (itself a record) to reach $916,000 - 12.5 percent over 1991-92's goal. Alumni giving continued to increase to over 30.5 percent. The college's planned giving fund, the O'Neil Society, increased to 35 members with gifts valued at over $3 million. And, the Mercyhurst Community Scholarship Fund has already exceeded its goal by 8 percent in just the fourth year of the five-year campaign. Needless to say, the results are very gratifying.

Anniversary classes fiom 1932,1942, 1952,1967,1972 and 1982 returned to Mercyhurst to celebrate class reunions at Homecoming held September 18-20. Happy Anniversary, Alums!

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At Homecoming '92, Dr. Katherine Hebert Sloan '64 received the "Distinguished Alumna of the Year" award. Kay was chosen for the honor by the alumni board in recognition of her "outstanding professional achievements." Sloan, who resides in Amherst, MA, is president of Greenfield Community College. Sr. Damien Mlechick '56 was also honored at Homecoming as the recipient of the Mercyhurst Loyalty Award. Alumni directors recognized Sr. Damien for her continuing efforts and volunteer service to alumni events and activities in particular for her tremendous record of success in phonathon fundraising for the past eight years. Marilyn Garden Seach '52 was recognized for "Outstanding Service in Fundraising." She is a former trustee and is the alumna responsible for the "Mercyhurst at The Meadows" get-together near Pittsburgh, PA. This was a record fundraising event that drew 300 Mercyhurst alumni, parents and friends of the college and raised over $60,000. She is also responsible for increasing the Class of 1952 participation by 12 percent and increased dollars by approximately $3,000 in 1991-92.

The Million-&-One Dollar Year

Kappa Gamma Pi
The president of the Erie Chapter of Kappa Gamma Pi presented Eileen Gill '94 with the St. Catherine Medal on April 7 in the Grotto Dining Room for the scholarship and service she has already demonstrated and which she shows promise of contributing in the future. The medal is named for Kappa's patroness, St. Catherine of Alexandria, and is the symbol of wisdom, fortitude and Christian concern. The newest members of Kappa Gamma Pi are 1992 graduates: Kathryn C. Brickley, Joan Evans, Jeffrey L. Fink, Doleen Marie Hughes, Randall K. Kimmel, Krista Maria Lewis, Kathleen S. Munch, Michelle Marie Oleski, Cheryl Ann Tomczak and Laura J. Whiteman.

1990-91 Study of Graduate

The Office of the Director of Career Services, Co-Op Education and Internship Programs conducted a survey six months after graduation last year (93 percent of the Class of 1991 are represented in the results). Among bachelor degrees in business disciplines, accounting shows the best outlook in terms of starting salary offers (an average of $27,493). However, in keeping with the trend toward a more service-oriented economy, 54 percent of the offers reported are from service employers. Also according to the survey, manufacturing employers account for 33 percent of the offers being made. Notable Mercyhurst highlights include: the Business, Natural Sciences and Mathematics, and Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management divisions have placed the highest percentage of students within their majorfield.ofstudy and/or graduate school; 100 percent of our Nursing and Dietetic grads are employed within the profession; and, of gainfully employed graduates, 83 percent are employed in their majorfieldof study. Unemployed graduates (or those not seeking employment) accounted for 9.1 percent, compared to 12.5 percent for the Class of 1990.
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Would You Recommend Mercyhurst?

The Admissions and Alumni offices have recently begun two new programs to help recruit quality students. One is called Parents in Support of Admissions (PISA). The other program is Alumni in Support of Admissions (AISA). PISA and AISA members help identify and recruit prospective students. Parents and alums help in a variety of ways, none that entail a great deal of time, money or energy. And, these volunteer admission advocates will be given support and assistance in the way of training and informational packets. "The initial response for both programs has been extremely good," said Andrew Roth, dean of enrollment services. "That's not surprising," said Gary Bukowski 7 3 "In our Spring 1991 Alumni Survey, over 80 percent of respondents answered with a resounding Yes' when asked 'Would you recommend Mercyhurst to a prospective student?'" For more information on these programs, contact James McKeever '89, associate director of non-traditional students at Mercyhurst.

Washington Area Club

The Washington Area Club at the home of Carol Klakamp Axelrod 72. The Washington Area Club met on March 15 at the home of Carol Klakamp Axelrod 72 and her husband, Larry, in McLean, Virginia. Dale Fishner, director of operations for Marriott Corp. in Washington, gave a brief presentation on Mercyhurst graduates who are on the success track at Marriott. Helping Carol to coordinate this event were Naomi Romanchok '87 and Debra MattesKulig 76.

Syracuse Club Erie (Miff The Syracuse Club met on May 16 for Non-Traditional Graduated lunch at Drumlin's Country Club. Among
A group of the Erie Club of Non-Traditional Graduates gathered on July 17 to attend the Canterbury Feast, a medieval style dinner theater held on campus. Coordinator for this event was Conine Halperin-Egan '80. those attending were Dorothy O'Hara Downs '43, Bob Dubik 78, Elizabeth Smith Harnett '40, Kathy Lawrence Luke '56, Jean Shirley Okun 72, Dr. Barbara Stone Perry '57, Lorraine Enright Rogers '56, Pat Schramm 72 and guest speaker Pat Liebel '53, director of alumni relations. Jean O'Kun and Pat Schramm are organizing their 20th reunion this year. For more information on the reunion or the club, contact Jean at 217 Sherbourne Rd., Syracuse, New York 13224-1958, or Pat at 216 First North St., Syracuse, New York 13208-2925.

1992 Senior QOM Gift

A 12-foot Victorian gazebo was donated to Mercyhurst College by the Class of 1992. Approximately 136 seniors contributed $1,675. The Senior Class Project Committee had 30 members and was chaired by Anne Marty '92, Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management major. The gazebo, which was dedicated on May 21, is located at the end of the wooden walkway behind the Carolyn Herrmann Union.

New York/New Jersey Club

The New York/New Jersey Club cruised New York Harbor on August 23. Brunch was served during the two-hour cruise. Matt Whelan '86, a member of the alumni board, chaired this event. For more information on the club, he can be reached at 2 Lamar Dr., Denville, New Jersey 07834-1415.

O'Neil Society Featured in Publication

Mercyhurst's planned giving society, the O'Neil Society, was featured in the planned giving publication, "Give and Take" which is sent to over 10,000 development directors and planned giving officers worldwide. The article, which appeared in the May 1992 issue, discusses the development over the last two years of the O'Neil Society, which honors those who have developed planned gifts for Mercyhurst College. The college advancement office has had numerous calls from other colleges and universities throughout the U.S. requesting more information on how to develop such a society as a result of this article. 16

Adult College Survey

This past winter, the Adult College distributed a Needs Assessment Survey to 652 adult students who are either currently attending Mercyhurst or who had graduated within the past year. A total of 142 questionnaires were returned. The results of the survey were as follows: Current evening and weekend course offerings were found to be meeting student needs; 92 percent of the suggestions for schedule improvements revolved around the desire for more class offerings available on weekends and evenings; 71 students (50% of respondents) indicated that they would take advantage of the opportunity to attend a course designed to help them with study skills, time and stress manaement and career planning; and nearly The new gazebo.

all of those surveyed stated that they were not involved in extra-curricular organizations or activities on campus because of family obligations. Suggestions included mailing information concerning adult courses, activities, special interest groups, services, costs, child-care, co-ops, financial aid and maps of campus on a regular basis and having evening office hours at least one night per week.
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ASS NOTES
By Dorothy DiSanti DR. MARILYN (MILLER) JEWELL '48, professor of German at the college, attended the 60th annual meeting of the American Association of Teachers of German (AATG) at the Kongresshaus in Baden-Baden, Federal Republic of German in July 1992. Marilynn resides at 1412 Drake Dr., Erie, PA 16505. several fashion merchandising majors on a four-day tour of New York City. After viewing "Retrospect of Vogue Magazine" at the Public Library, Marilyn was interviewed concerning the display by a writer for the New York Post. Marilyn and her husband, David, reside at 3842 Wood St., Erie, PA 16509. IRA CROWE '73 will have an artwork published in the eighth edition of The Writers of the Future anthology, an international publication. Ira and his wife, Patricia, reside at 1926 N. Woodrow St., Arlington, VA 22207. THOMAS M. FRANK '73 was promoted and will manage training and administrative functions in the corporate security department of Tribune Properties, Inc., a subsidiary of Tribune Company. In this position, he is responsible for security training programs for the Tribune's 26 operating companies. The corporate security group provides internal consulting services to each Tribune subsidiary. Tom and his wife, Mary Jane, live with their children, Patrick, 6, Brendan, 4, and Andrew, 1, at 1005 Greenfield Ln., Mt. Prospect, IL 60056. CECELIA (KELLY) EVANS '74 is still greatly enjoying her elementary Spanish teaching position with the Batavia City Schools. Cecelia and her son, Frank, 14, have moved to 111 Vine., Batavia, NY 14020. CHARLES R. HAYES '74 returned to Erie in March 1992 to assume the position of president and chief professional officer for United Way of Erie County. Prior to this, Chuck served as associate executive director of fund raising at United Way of South Hampton Roads in Norfolk, VA. He has had a diverse career within the field of human services, having held positions as executive director of Family and Child Service, and psychiatric social worker at Stairways, Inc., both in Erie. Chuck's post graduate work includes a master of education degree in guidance and counseling from Gannon University, as well as completion of the executive management program from Harvard Business School. Along with his wife, Diana, and their daughter, Chuck has moved to his new home at 4326 Normandy Rue, Erie, PA 16506. JAMES F.LIEB'74, controller, has been named acting director of finance at Mercyhurst College. Jim makes his home at 4429 Cherry St., Erie, PA 16509.

The Thirties
ETHEL (LEVICK) SHAPIRA '32 celebrated her 60th class reunion at Homecoming in September. She was the contact person for her class, and was joined at the celebration by classmates MARY CRONIN FOHT '32 t and CLELAND DRISCOLL KELLY '32. Ethel lives at 4601 Glenwood Park Ave., Erie, PA 16509. MARGARET ANNE (MOONEY) EMUNG '37 served as the contact person for the Class of 1937's 55th reunion. In addition to the activities during Homecoming Weekend, the Class of'37 also is planning luncheons in October and November. Class members can contact Margaret Anne at 1324 South Shore Dr., Apt. #508, Erie, PA 16505. PAULINE (SHANOR) NEUBURGER '37 and her husband, Charles, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary recently. Among the guests at the couple's celebration were several members of the Class of 1937. The Neuburgers reside at 8635 W. Neuburger Rd., Fairview,PA 16415.

The Fifties
SR. M. JUSTINA JERKO, RSM '57 was decorated by Bishop Donald TVautman with the Papal Cross "Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice" at the papal honors ceremony, held on Feb. 22,1992, at St. Peter Cathedral in Erie. Sr. Justina spent 55 of her 66 years of religious life in Catholic education, and now resides at the Sisters of Mercy Motherhouse, 444 E. Grandview Blvd., Erie, PA 16504. SR. MARGARET LOESCH '53, RSM, celebrated her golden jubilee as a member of the congregation of the Sisters of Mercy A Mass and reception were held on June 11,1992, marking the event. Sr. Margaret resides at the Sisters of Mercy Motherhouse, 444 E. Grandview Blvd., Erie, PA 16504.

The Sixtied
ELIZABETH (DORSOGNA) CANO '60 is currently employed by the U.S. Department of Commerce. Elizabeth and her husband, Richard, have moved to their new home at 11921 Falling Creek Dr., Manassas, VA 22111. They have five children: Brian, 28, Cheryl, 26, Brett, 24, Scott, 22, and Todd, 19. VIRGINIA (DOOLEY) O'CONNOR '39, MARY ALICE (KUHN) SCHULTZ '39, MARY RITA (OLIVER) HYDE '39 and MARION (TOWNE) BENDER '39 (pictured 1-r) gathered in February 1992 at Weeki Wachee Spring FL; where they enjoyed a cruise down the river, an exotic bird show and other attractions. The excursion was followed by a brunch at Virginia's house in Spring Hill. The group also met in January at Marion's house, and lunched at The Bellview in Clearwater. March's meeting took them to Mary Alice's home in Sun City Center for lunch, followed by a tour of Bahia Beach, the Manotee Walk at Apollo Beach and various local shops. KATHLEEN (LYNCH) MURPHY, Ph.D. '63 has been very active, professionally, during the last two years, as well as rising in rank to associate professor, Management Sciences Department, School of Business at St. Bonaventure University. Last summer she attended an international conference in Berlin to discuss the organizational problems in joining the two Germanys. Following the conference, she went to Warsaw, Poland, to teach Polish business people at the International School of Business, Polish Foundation. Kathleen also traveled to St. Petersburg and Moscow for three weeks to set up a joint teaching program between St. Bonaventure University and Russia. Kathleen and her husband, Bob, make their home at 162-B Lippert Hollow, Allegany, NY 14706.

The For tie*

SR. MARY LAWRENCE FRANKLIN, RSM '41 celebrated her golden jubilee as a member of the congregation of the Sisters of Mercy. A mass and reception were held on June 20,1992, marking the event. Sr. Mary Lawrence resides at the Sisters of Mercy Motherhouse, 444 E. Grandview Blvd., Erie, PA 16504. HELEN JEAN (WALTERS) DONLEY '48 and ELAINE (FORGETTE) MURRAY '49 were active members of the committee for The Meadows get-together for alumni in the Pittsburgh area.

The Seventied
LINDA (COLVIN) RHODES '70, secretary of aging for the State of Pennsylvania, was the keynote speaker at the April 25,1992 dinner marking the fifth anniversary of the Mercy Terrace Apartments, located just behind the Mercyhurst College campus. Linda and her husband, Joseph, make their home at 82 Ringneck Dr., Harrisburg, PA 17112. MARILYN (WAGNER) SMITH '71, assistant professor of fashion merchandising at Mercyhurst College, took

CHERYL A. (HELLMAN) LOSSIE '75 was awarded her master of arts degree in communication studies at the May 10,1992, commencement ceremony at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. Cheryl's address is 214 Willow St., Edinboro, PA 16412. NANCY (BOROWSKI) LAYMAN '76, CEA, Home Economics, Allen County, was honored at the Ohio Cooperative Extension Service annual meeting awards banquet as the state and district winner for Home Economics with the Ohio Cooperative Extension Service and the Ohio State University. The Ohio Cooperative Extension service recognized extension personnel from across the state of Ohio for their outstanding educational and professional achievements. Nancy resides at 630 Meadowbrook Dr., Lima, OH 45801.

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MARYANN (CROWLEY) CELU 7 7 has been included in the 1992/93 edition of "Who's Who in American Education," as announced by the National Reference Institute. Maryann is currently employed as a kindergarten teacher in the Ellwood City Area School District. She is a member of the Ellwood City Junior Women's Club, where she has held the offices of second vice president and secretary. She was named "Junior of the Year" in 1990. She is also a past president of the Perennial Garden Club, a former member of the American Association of University Women, Pennsylvania State Education Association, National Education Association, Ellwood Area Education Association, St. Agatha Christian Mothers, and was the coordinator of the St. Agatha Pictorial Directory and co-president of Parents Preschool. Maryann and her husband, Tony, make their home with daughter, Claire, at 804 California Ave., Ellwood City, PA 16117. DEBORAH (DUDA) GALE 7 7 has been living in France for the past two years, and anticipates returning to California in late 1993. She would love to hear from any Mercyhurst alumni traveling in France. Debbie and her husband, Christopher, along with daughters Emily, Madeleine and Jennifer, make their home at 62, Chemin des Hauts de Grisy, St. Norn La Bretsche, France 78860. ALLEAN (YOUNG) HESTER 7 8 is currently employed as a case manager with the Okaloosa County Council on Aging. She makes her home with husband, George, and daughter, Alexis, 11, at 705 Colchester Ct., Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547, and would be interested in hearing from former classmates. NAVY LT. CMDR. STEPHEN CALLAGHAN 7 9 was cited for heroic achievement in aerial flight while serving as a pilot with Fighter Squadron 103, Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia Beach, VA, where he is currently assigned. While embarked aboard the aircraft carrier USS Saratoga, deployed in support of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, Stephen contributed significantly to the success of the United States' efforts in Southwest Asia. Stephen and his wife, MICHAL (WROBEL) CALLAGHAN 7 6 , make their home at 1929 Piney Woods Ln., Virginia Beach, VA 23456.

TONI DILLON '83 was awarded the "Outstanding Leader Award" in the spring of 1991 for her work in Girl Scouting. Toni has been an active Girl Scout for the past 22 years. Additionally, Toni received a special commendation award naming her Lincoln Elementary School's "Teacher of the Year" in May 1992. This is the second time Toni has received this honor for her work in teaching severely emotionally disturbed students. Toni resides at 709 E. 24th St., Erie, PA 16503. SHARIPTASZEK '83 received her master's degree in rehabilitation counseling in 1986, and is currently employed by the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation in rehabilitation services. Shari's new address is P.O. Box 18676, Cleveland Hgts., OH 44118. JEFFREY W.JONES'84 has been promoted to treasurer of Dairy Mart Convenience Stores, Inc. He had served as assistant treasurer of the company since 1991. Jeff is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants. Jeff and his wife, Dottie, make their home at 143 W Grayling Ln., Suffield, CT 06078. JANET (JELLESON) KUHN '84 was recently promoted to restaurant general manager at Kentucky Fried Chicken in Olean, NY. Janet would like to hear from her friends and hopes to get together with them at Homecoming. Janet and her husband, Kevin, recently moved to their new home at 17 Chestnut St., Belfast, NY 14711 with their children Ashley, 6, Patrick, 5, and Kevin, 2. KAREN (GENS) SCHELLHAMMER '84 has accepted the position of field director with the Penn Lakes Girl Scout Council. Karen's territory includes 10 service units within the city of Erie and Millcreek. She is responsible for working with the volunteers to ensure that the Girl Scouting experience is available to all girls. Karen and her son, Sean, have moved to their new home at 3720 Raspberry St., Erie, PA 16508. BARBARA (SWANSON) BROWN '85 is currently employed by Reed Manufacturing Company in Erie as regional sales manager for Latin America, the Caribbean, Spain, Portugal and Scandanavia. In this capacity, Barbara is doing extensive travel in these areas of the world. Barbara and her husband, Shane, make their home at 616 Harbor St, Conneaut, OH 44030. DIANA L (BARR) KUDISH '85 holds the position of regional manager for employment and learning with Marriott Corporation in Rosemont, IL Diana and her husband, David, make their home at 2400 N. Lakeview, #2101, Chicago, IL 60614. USA M. (BRADISH) BERLIN '86 recently accepted a new position as programmer/analyst with the information systems/engineering department of the Westinghouse Savannah River Co. in Aiken, SC Lisa and her husband, Kenneth, make their home at 141 Sandstone Blvd., Aiken, SC 29803. DENISE CHARLES '86 graduated from NOVA University in May 1991 completing her master's of education degree in early childhood and elementary education. She has been employed by the Palm Beach County School District, and makes her home at 1815 San Juan Dr., Apt. B, Delray Beach, FL 33445. NONA (HESS) KELHOFER '86 recently completed her master's degree in elementary education at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Since then, she has been

enjoying teaching kindergarten at Little River Elementary School in Atlanta, GA. Nona and her husband, Kirk, are enjoying the home they recently built at 3301 TUrnbury Way, Woodstock, GA 30188. SUSAN (TRKULA) SCHULER '86 was recently promoted to assistant actuary at Buck Consultants, Inc, a pension consulting firm in Pittsburgh. Susan and her husband, Stephen, reside at 1343 Royal Oak Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15220. JOSEPH SVITEK '86 is a CPA currently employed as audit manager for Deloitte & Touche. Joe and his wife, PAULA (DISCHNER) SVITEK '86, make their home with son, Patrick Joseph, at 20 Dogwood Dr., Danbury, CT 06811. ALEXANDRA BURG '87 received her master's of science degree in social administration (MSSA) from the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH, in May 1992. Alexandra's current address is 2437 Overlook Rd., Suite 26, Cleveland Heights, OH 44106. SUSAN J. DURANTE '87's recipe entitled "Pastiago" was featured in the February 1992 issue of Restaurants & Institutions magazine. Susan currently holds the position of director of food and beverage with the International Management Group, and can be reached there at One Erieview Plaza, Suite 1300, Cleveland, OH 44114. DAVID M. ANDRES '88 was awarded the doctor of osteopathy degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine on May 31, 1992. David has begun an internship at Community General Osteopathic Hospital in Harrisburg and his new address is 5136 Haverford Rd., Harrisburg, PA 17109. CHRISTINE R. DANCE '88 has been promoted to the position of adult protective service caseworker at the Area Agency on Aging. Christine is also currently working toward her master's degree in the administration of justice at Mercyhurst, and currently resides in Erie. BRIAN A. LIBRA '88 is currently employed as the manager of McDonald's on 12th and Sassafras Sts. in Erie. He and his wife, TYaci, reside in Erie. LT. JOHN WIECEK '88 (MS)'s program to assist crime victims, based in his Eastlake Ohio Police Department, has received a statewide award of excellence for the second consecutive year. While the Silver Star Award went to John personally last year for developing the program, the entire department received it this year in recognition of the departmentwide effort to implement the program. John and his wife, Christine, make their home at 7926 Hermitage, Concord, OH 44077. BERNIE S. VALENTO '88, formerly associate director of enrollment services at Mercyhurst College, has accepted an admissions position with Rochester Institute of Technology. While there, he will continue work on a master's degree in human resource management. Bernie, his wife, Ann, and their son, Jonathan Donald, have moved to their new home on Conesus Lake at 903 West Lake Rd., Geneseo,NY 14454.

The Eighties
PAULA "POLLY" KOCH '80 underwent a bone marrow transplant at Montefiore Hospital in Pittsburgh during March and April 1992, and as a result, is now considered cured of her cancer at this time. Polly and her daughter, Bria Lynn, 2, make their home at 106 Scott Ridge Rd., Harmony, PA 16037 JAMES McELRATH, JR. '80 has taken a new job as coordinator of community based programs for Randolph Children's Home near Jamestown. Jim, his wife, Carol, and their son, Kevin, make their home at 69 West 11th St., Jamestown, NY 14701. CHRISTINE (McCLOSKEY) EACHO '81 has been promoted to community corrections regional program manager with the Virginia Department of Corrections. In this position, Chris is responsible for monitoring probation/parole, community diversion and jail programs in the central region of the department. Chris and her husband, Louis, are at home at 1018 Coralberry Dr., Richmond, VA 23236. CINDY VALLONE '82 was awarded her master of arts degree in counseling from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania at the May 10,1992 commencement ceremony. Cindy's address is RQ Box 528, Edinboro, PA 16412.

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MARGARET JOHNSON '89 (associate degree) continued her education at the main campus of Penn State University, and received her bachelor degree in general arts and sciences in 1991. She has accepted a position with Wal-Mart as a district manager for the jewelry division. Margaret's new address is RD 2, Box 792, Spartansburg, PA 16434. LORID. JURKIEWICZ '89 was awarded her master of education degree in elementary school administration at the May 10,1992, commencement ceremony of Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. Lori is currently employed as a teacher in the Millcreek School District. She makes her home at 4334 McClelland Ave., Erie, PA 16510. JAMES R. McKEEVER '89 was promoted from assistant director of admissions at Mercyhurst College to associate director of non-traditional students. He recently attended the Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. Jim resides at 1847 East 38th St., Apt. #2, Erie, PA 16510. SUSAN (HAYES) REICHERT '89 became a Certified Public Accountant in October 1991. Susan and her husband, Stephen, can be reached at P.O. Box 192, Fairview, PA 16415.

KEVIN WOOD '90 has been employed by the Holophone Lighting Company since graduation. He is responsible for the designing and selling of industrial and roadway lighting systems. Kevin has recently moved to 1264 Norberry Ct., Apt. 1, Mars, PA 16046. KEVIN E. COURTRIGHT '91 is currently working on his doctoral degree in criminology at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. His address there is 308 South Third St., Indiana, PA 15701. DOLORES MAE HOLDERNY '91 is employed as a catering manager by Marriott at Loyola College in Baltimore, MD. Dolores has recently moved to her new home at 7680 Woodpack Ln., #301, Columbia, MD 21046. JOHNNA (BONGHI) HOTZ '91 is currently employed by Marriott Health Care Corp. She has recently moved to 116D Kings Park Dr., Liverpool, NY 13090 with husband, Stephen, and their son, Joshua Robert. JESSICA HUGHEY '91 has recently moved from Buffalo, NY, to Pittsburgh, where she accepted a position as information and referral specialist with Helpline, a United Way agency Jessica's new address is 1775 Village Green Dr., Clairton, PA 15025. DIANNE (FREEMAN) JACKSON '91 is currently employed as a preschool teacher at HarborCare Child Care Center. She and her husband, Scott, currently reside in Lawrence Park, PA. JEAN L PAVLINKO '92 has been named manager of operational accounting for the industrial products division (IPD) at Lord Corporation in Erie. In this position, Jean will be responsible for accounts payable, payroll interface, general ledger and European financial reporting. She has been with Lord Corporation since 1973 and has served in various positions of increasing responsibility, from financial coordinator to her most recent position, accounts payable, IPD. Jean is a member of the Institute of Management Accountants, and makes her home at 2902 Harvest Bend Dr., Erie, PA 16506.

Sharon K. Capela '90 exchanged vows with Daniel TVevino on Nov. 8,1991, at the First Church of God in Erie. The evening ceremony was followed by a reception in the church social hall. The couple honeymooned in Virginia Beach, VA. Dianne M. Freeman '91 married Scott M. Jackson on March 14,1992, at the Harborcreek Evangelical Free Church. A reception at Presque Isle Hall in Erie followed the ceremony. The Jacksons honeymooned in Toronto, Canada. Richard Haft, Jr. 7 9 and Susan Petrie-Banks were married on April 3,1992, at the First Presbyterian Church in Gallipolis, Ohio. The ceremony was followed by a reception at the University of Rio Grande. Elizabeth Dorsogna Kissel '60 (widowed in 1989) married Richard Cano on Jan. 25,1992. Brian A. Libra '88 exchanged vows with TVaci Niedzielski on Sept. 7,1991, at Christ United Methodist Church in Erie. A reception at the Sportsman's Athletic Club followed the nuptials. The couple enjoyed a honeymoon trip to Virginia Beach. Patrick M. Malone 7 7 married Laurie Scutella on Feb. 15,1992, at the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church Social Hall in Erie. A reception at the same site immediately followed the civil ceremony Tammy K. McMaster '87 and Paul J. Bendig were married on March 7,1992, in Christ the King Chapel. The ceremony was followed by a reception at the Waterfall Restaurant. The Bendigs traveled to Florida for their honeymoon. Dolores Miller '87 and Philip Houser were married on March 28,1992, at St. Virgil's Church in Morris Plains, NJ. The ceremony was followed by a reception at The Park Savoy Restaurant. Wendy Elmer-Kaiser '86 participated in the wedding as a bridesmaid. The Housers honeymooned in St. Thomas, VI, and Disney World. Kelley Moore '88 married James Spaeder on Nov. 23, 1991, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Erie. A reception at the Siebenbuerger Club followed the ceremony The Spaeders honeymooned in Cape Cod and Boston, MA. Angie Robinson '89 and David Pound were married on Sept. 8,1990. The Pounds enjoyed a cruise to the Caribbean for their honeymoon trip. Paul B. Smith '89 and Lori Barone '89 exchanged wedding vows on May 11,1991, at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Jamestown, New York. A reception followed the ceremony at the Chautauqua Country Club Paul and Lori enjoyed a honeymoon cruise to the Caribbean Islands. Susan Trtuila '86 married Stephen Schuler on April 25, 1992 at Notre Dame Catholic Church in Hermitage, PA. A reception followed at the Oak TVee Country Club. The couple honeymooned in the Cayman Islands. Jean Viglione '90 and David Dale Lanager, Jr. exchanged marriage vows on May 15,1992, at St. George Catholic Church in Erie. The pair took a honeymoon trip to Toronto, Canada.

The Ninetied
DIANE L ADAMS '90 was named "Jamestown's Young Careerist" by the Business and Professional Women's Club chapter. Diane is currently in her second year of teaching business courses at Southwestern High School in Jamestown, NY, and also serves as advisor for Student Council, Varsity Cheerleading and the Ski Club. She is working toward her master of science degree in business administration and secondary education from St. Bonaventure University in Olean, NY. Diane's address is 96 Avalon Blvd., WE., Jamestown, NY 14701. LARRY BALKEY '90, ERIK HAAS '90, JOHN MELODY '90, TONY PRUSAK '90, TOM STAAB '91 and SEAN GIBBS '89 met for an alumni get together from May 9-16,1992, at The Sandpiper Reef Resort at Crosbies Estate, located in Antigua, West Indies. JEAN (VIGLIONE) LANAGER '90 is a registered dietitian currently employed at St. Mary's Home in Erie. Jean and her husband, David, have moved to their new home at 1219 W 9th St., 2nd Fl, Erie, PA 16502. KAREN E. SPAEDER '90 graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in April 1992 with a master's degree in sociology. She was employed as personal coordinator at a Pittsburgh area K-Mart since November 1991, and was promoted to district coordinator in April 1992. Karen makes her home at 310 Pitt St., Apt. 1R, Pittsburgh, PA 15221. LON D. SPERRY '90 has been named the new general manager of The wyndham at Park Center in Alexandria, VA. This makes Lon the youngest general manager in the history of Gates, Hudson, and Assoc, Inc., the company that manages The Wyndham. Lon makes his home at 18212 Fox Chase Circle, Olney, MD 20832.

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Rebecca Baldauf'86 married David C. Kerrigan, M.D. on May 30,1992, at Trinity Cathedral in Pittsburgh. Nina Serrins '86 stood as maid of honor at the ceremony Diana L Barr '85 recently married David J. Kudish in Chicago, IL Denise B. Berdis '88 and Aubrey Michael Wilkerson were married on March 21,1992, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Erie. A reception at the Third Street Polish Falcons Club followed the ceremony. The couple honeymooned in Charleston, SC. Johnna Bonghi '91 married Stephen Hotz in Christ the King Chapel. Lisa M. Bradish '86 and Kenneth T Berlin exchanged nuptial vows on Sept. 28,1991, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Erie. A reception followed at the Saga Club. The Berlins enjoyed a honeymoon cruise to the Bahamas. Matthew J. Brown '89 married Carole Renae Candill on June 2,1990.

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JoAnn (DeSantis) Barnes 7 9 and husband, Scott, a son, Thomas Patrick, born April 1,1992. Leslie (Eller) Barrell and husband, John, a daughter, Maria Christine, born Sept. 20,1992, weighing 7 pounds, 3 ounces. Matthew J. Brown '89 and wife, Carole, a son, Adam Christopher, born July 10,1991. Mary Lou (Canan) Conroy '81 and husband, C. Michael, a son, Ryan Edward, born Aug. 5,1991, weighing 8 pounds, lxh ounces. Ryan joins big brothers Devin, 5, and Drew, 3. Leslie (Carolson) Drumm '85 and husband, Brian, a daughter, Brianne Caitlin, born April 1,1992, weighing 7 pounds, 3 ounces. Deborah (Duda) Gale 7 7 and husband, Christopher, identical twin daughters, Madeleine Christine and Jennifer Louise, born at the American Hospital in Paris, France, on June 25,1992. Big sister, Emily Elizabeth, 18 months, welcomed her sisters home. Johnna (Bonghi) Hotz '91 and husband, Stephen, a son, Joshua Robert. Mary Frances Wingerter-Knight '88 and husband, David Knight, a daughter, Felicity Rose, born Jan. 10, 1992, weighing 7 pounds, 6 ounces. Felicity joins big brothers David Haskell, 4, and Zachary James, 2. Joseph Marrelli 7 3 and wife, Sandra, their third son, Daniel, born Nov. 9,1991, weighing 7 pounds, 9 ounces. Big brothers John, 8, and Joey, 5, welcomed Daniel to the family. Janet (Radanovich) McClelland 7 3 and husband, Bill, their first child, Conor, born Feb. 3,1992.

Frances (Ahearn) Musial 7 4 and husband, James, a son, Nicholas Michael, born in November 1991. Angie (Robinson) Pound '89 and husband, David, a daughter, Erika Faith, born Feb. 15,1992. Susan (Hayes) Reichert '89 and husband, Stephen, a son, Brian Stephen, born Jan. 31,1992, weighing 7 pounds, 4 ounces. Peter Savino '83 and wife, Maria, their second daughter, Andrea Victoria, born March 5,1992, weighing 8 pounds, I ounce. Andrea was welcomed home by big sisterjennifer Lynn, 2. Cathleen E. (Nelson) Southwell '87 and husband, William, their first child, a daughter, Sarah Elizabeth, born March 17,1992.

Joseph '86 and Paula (Dischner) Svitek '86, a son, Patrick Joseph, born Feb. 23,1992. Carol (Eisert) Tennermann '84 and husband, H. Michael, a daughter, Kathryn Renee, born Dec. 20,1991. Kathryn joins big brother, Charles Michael, 2. Brian '84 and Gretchen (Walsh) Ward '85, a daughter, Kaela Lindsay, born Feb. 10,1992, weighing 6 pounds, 5 ounces. Big brother Connor William, 2, welcomed his sister home. Also welcoming Kaela to the family is aunt, Sheila (Walsh) Richter 7 7 . Colleen (Walsh) Zaczkiewicz '80 and husband, John, a daughter, Sarah Elizabeth, born Feb. 6,1992, weighing 9 pounds, 4 ounces. Big sister, Meghan, 1, welcomed Sarah to the family.

Condolences And Our Prayer**

Alumni Mother of

GeraldJ.Brugger'81 Margaret Moynihan Grady '49 Martha M. Haley '43 Gaiy Edwin Hogan '94 Margaret Mullaney Hogle '35 Jean Schlaudecker Joyce '34 Helen Cummings Lymph '32 Sr. Mary de Paul TUshim, RSM '33 Jean Lacey Weber '37
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Frances Mary Lymph Auyer '59 (Helen Cummings Lymph '32) Darrin Christopher Damico '93 (Joyce Damico) Sharon Flynn '93 (Carolyn Flynn) Thomas Hill '94 (Pirsis Hill) Monica Lymph Mague '63 (Helen Cummings Lymph '32) Nancy Lymph Soli wo da '61 (Helen Cummings Lymph '32)
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Janet McGough Belonick '60 (Paul L Balonek) Kimberly Cairns Linden '83 (Richard Linden) Margaret Sandle Stryker McBride '66 (David McBride) Mary Frost McManus '40 (Richard McManus) Caroline Neuburger Walker '33 (Carlton Walker)

Alice Martin Brugger '36 (Gerald J. Brugger '81) Barbara J. Matlak 7 9 (Gerald E Newcomer, Jr.)
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Sr. Jo Anne Courneen '64 (John Courneen) Sherry Newcomer Nicolia '92 (Gerald E Newcomer, Jr.)
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Father of Christine A. Ackerman '81 (Alan J. Ackerman) James McElrath '80 and wife, Carol, a son, Kevin Christopher A. Ackerman '83 (Alan J. Ackerman) James, born Sept. 19,1991. Marianne Bonidie '85 (Carl J. Bonidie) Michael A. Molnar 7 7 and wife, Julie, a son, Mychal Rita M. Cappello '64 (Thomas Cappello) Andrew, born Feb. 3,1992, weighing 6 pounds, 13 ounces. Tbni Dillon '83 (Thomas J. Dillon, Sr.) Edward J. Gallagher, professor, education George D. Morrell, Sr. '87 and wife, Julianna, a son, department (Edward J. Gallagher, Sr.) George Dominick, Jr., born Dec. 2,1991, weighing Helen Garr, secretary, D'Angelo School of Music 7 pounds, 11 ounces. (Edward J. Garr)

Bianca Surgo Abramoski '30 (Olga Surgo Gaudio)

Friends of the College

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Parents' Weekend The D'Angelo Visiting Artist Series presents Meridian Arts Ensemble, brass quintet, Zurn Recital Hall, 8 p.m. Meridian Arts Ensemble masterclass, Zurn Recital Hall, 2:45 p.m. Films for Discussion: "MississippiIMasala" (in English), Zurn Recital Hall, 7 p.m. Friends of South Asian Arts performance, Zurn Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m. Faculty Recital by Frank Pullano, baritone, Zurn Recital Hall, 8 p.m. Three films on hunger: "Face of Hunger in America" "The Business ofHunger" and "No Hunger in my Home" (30 minutes each) by Campus Ministry in conjunction with their food drive, Zurn Recital Hall, 7 p.m. Films for Discussion: "The Playboys" (in English), Zurn Recital Hall, 7 p.m. Music Conservatory Recital, Zurn Recital Hall, 1:30 p.m. Films for Discussion: "The American Dream" (in English), Zurn Recital Hall, 7 p.m.

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