University of Michigan - Michiganensian Yearbook (Ann Arbor, MI)

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' Tt their weekly coffee hour, two members of JSA nverse. Every week the coffee hour was held at a fferent location, and was open to all people inter- red in Japanese culture. HO by Bobby Green by (Jennifer The Japanese Student Association, a non-profit organization, grew sig- nificantly in membership and had a successful year. The organization was not just for Japanese students, but for anyone in- terested in learning about the Japa- nese culture. Its membership rose to over 1 50 members and included stu- dents from around the world. President Jason Wong, a junior economics and Japanese major, stated, We have social, cultural, and educa- tional functions. We meet weekly, and once a student becomes a member, we pair them up with somebody from another culture. Japanese students can learn English from English speakers, and English speakers can learn Japa- nese. The association also got involved with the community. Sophomore LSA member Mitsuko Wakabi said, In March we had the Japan Cultural Fes- tival in the Union and more than 800 people attended, including President Bellinger. We did a cultural show and demonstrated origami, Japanese mu- sic, dance, karate, animate, and pro- vided Japanese food. The best part was that the whole event was free for students. J irst-year engineering student Nick Laughlin, and Eastern Michigan University students Dan Valdez and Sidd Vemuri perform the daily routine of low- ering the flag. North Hall was the central facility for both Michigan and Eastern Michigan ROTC corps. photo by Liz Mauck Front Row: Yohan Ghang, Meejin Kwon, Jane Lim, Michael Yoo, You-Ree Song, Row 2: Yun Kim, Sung Lee, Mi-Lee Kim, Jean Lee, Soo-Jin Kwon, Hye-Jin Lee, Cheong Lee, Hyun-Joo Seo Row 3: Shinbum Han, Byung-Soo Kim, Raymond Pahk, Chiyun Lee, Jeong-Hyeon Hwang, Kyung- Joo Lee photo courtesy of McGrath Studios Front Row: Pei-Iui Shang, Kristina Lu, Jeffrey Chu, Mu-Fan Mabel Huang, Eric Lee Row 2: Joyce Chang, Chen Li, Qi-Jenny Chen, Susan Chung photo courtesy of McGrath Studios Front Row: Momoko Kawaguchi, Hung-Yu Lin, Zebulon Fitzsimmons, Jason Wong, Margaret Lam, Taiki Hori Row 2: Toru Suzuki, Sun Choi, Wai-Yi Chow, Noah Pearson, Kevin Martin, Emily Glezen, Isabel Cole, Nathaniel Heinrichs, Andrew Cho, Pei-Chun Shang Row 3: Ayumu Urata, Jung- Ah Kwon, Ho Liu, Pin-Chen Huang, Yukiyo Matsushita, Shohei Matsuzaki, Yojiro Yanagita, Rena Jaffe, Vince Pai, Hiroshi Sonoda photo courtesy of McGrath Studios Organizations 363

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o O O Z E D C D D) Each door in the Naval ROTC hallway was trimmed with gold and blue loyalty as American flags and pictures of past battalions commanded reverence. Naval ROTC expanded itself outside of these hallways among the 57 units across the country. In 1998, there were 5,213 applicants for the Naval ROTC scholarships and only 2,214 awarded. These 2,214 students matriculated to public and private institutions as well as to historically black colleges and military schools. According to senior mechanical engineering major Kristin Harrer, There are numerous benefits to Naval ROTC. They include learn- ing leadership skills and effective time-management, as well as how to deal with people and motivate them. With 1 1 students enrolled at the University, a quarter of whom were women, the program offered a range of venues for students to pursue. Captain Michael Murray explained the three types of Front Row: Bradley Converse, Melissa Simmons, Matt Miller, Kristin Harrer, ShawnaMcMillian, Gino Sal vature, Charles Schwarze, Justin Single- ton Row 2: Jamie Kendall, Anthony Ampezzan, Bryan VanderLugt, Nathaniel Anderson, Heidi Hinrichs, Michael Minton, Jason Wilkinson, Geoffrey Crittenden, Mellor, Robert Elizondo, David Halpern, Jared Tracy Row 3: Ami Bhatt, Nancy Melchert, Andrea Goeman, Laurin Nesselrode, Danielle Workman, Brett Reed, Shauna Kietzman, Becky Ramos, Colleen Lingler, Patrielle Johnson, Jim Bergeron Row 4: Nolton Davis, Aaron Napier, Jessica Ryu, Thomas Crossen, Maxwell Keith, Brian Hong, Joseph Farris, Danny Valdez, Robert A. Jakob, Alan Mardegian, Danielle Wyman, Adam Schmiedeknecht, Patrick Seidel, Neal Lyons, Robert Loomis Row 5: Constantine Velentzas, Nicholas Hill, Siddharth Vermuri, John Judd, Christopher Hunt, Duane Enos, Kent Moss, Josh Calhoun, Zachary Kirk, Ryan Couch Row 6: Jesse Blue, Patrick Shannon, Matt Taylor, Autumn Wenglikowski, Branden Marty, Tyler Ross, Jamie Tilden, Benjamin Schmidt, Curtis Peschel, Jeffrey Sweitzer, Joe Cirka, Richard Oltesvig, Robert Young, Shane Bursae, Jason Flinkman, Michael Radney, Aaron Wolf, Jay McClimon Row 7 ' - Daniel Mitzner, Adam Kowalczyk, Eric Bell, Benjamin Mudry, Robert Dykman, Adam Forney, Matthew Moeser, Philippe Vernes, Gregory Thompson photo by Ashley Rice Front Row: Joseph Kim, Esperanza Rodriguez, Nicole Paglia, Raymond Braekevelt Row 2: Jonathan Mieling, Neil Me Neight, Mat- thew Woltcrstorff, Paul Moore, Ken net h Denison Row 3: i ' lvi Tur.in, students that compose the program. The Midshipmen Battalion received scholarships and represented the major- ity of students. This included two branches entitled the Navy and Marine Options, where students received tu- ition, books and a monthly stipend of $200. The second type represented students who were not receiving scholar- ships and chose to be a part of the program without financial support. A salary supported the third type of student, as these officers on active duty were assigned to the University ' s program but were still required to indepen- dently finance their tuition. Students ' commitments depended upon whether they held a position. As a Battalion Commanding Officer, senior psychology and sociology major Bradley Converse explained that his position may sound pretty glamorous, but I will be the first to tell you that the responsibility that comes with the position is very demanding and at times almost overwhelming. Despite the challenge, Converse concluded, I have learned a lot and would not trade my experience here for anything. Students without positions participated in physical train- ing, whereas students of authority disciplined and sched- uled exercises. Various responsibilities demanded their presence throughout the week depending upon positions and class. The fourth class represented first-year students, as the seniors composed the first class. Captain Murray explained that the program ' s philosophy encouraged stu- dents to hold authoritative positions so they get ready to be officers. Although such leaders set schedules and enforced necessary discipline, the Unit, active duty mem- bers of both the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps, step in when necessary, according to Captain Murray. When asked what his most memorable experience has been with Naval ROTC, Converse explained, I have met people from all over the country and some other parts of the world. I have traveled to Spain, Greece, France, and Sicily. The most fun I have ever had was when I was launched off of an aircraft carrier in the back seat of an F A-18 Hornet jet aircraft. The University launched its Naval ROTC program in 1940 by inviting 130 students. The program continued to attract the 1 1 dedicated students who were accepted 58 years later. i- he commander and sergeant for the Alpha One lead their group in a problem solving exercise. Un- derstanding such scenarios was a valuable part of the officers ' training. photo by Liz Mauck

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A n : U bv Krvs Members of the Adventist Stu- dents for Christ organization came together to further their interest and knowledge of the Christian faith. The University ' s chapter, just one of many throughout the country, was com- prised of dedicated members who shared a common interest in height- ening their spirituality and serving the community. The organization was affiliated with the Seventh-Day Adventist denomination, but new- comers are always welcome, encour- aged LeticiaAddai, a sociology junior. Because ASCwasonly in its second year of existence at the University, its members focused on making itself known on campus and inviting new students to take part in activities ASC was affiliated with. Lakisha Hull, an architecture and urban planning stu- dent and ASC ' s external vice presi- de nt, explained the goals of the orga- nization: Our activities are produc- inga group of diverse students who are willing to work together despite the struggles new organizations have to deal with. Not only did members of Adventist Students for Christ bond in spiritual ways, they also participated in various social events and retreats throughout the year. The organization sponsored social get-togethers each Friday in or- der to kick off the weekend, and Addai mentioned that ASC organized two camping retreats, one during the fall and the other during winter term. In addition to member retreats and so- cials, ASC recruited prospective mem- bers in various ways. Pastor Danny Hall added, Several students offer free massages and vegetarian lunches at their apartments, and there has been a great response to that. Hall be- lieved that these types of events in- creased ASC ' s name recognition and helped in attracting students to cam- pus worship hours and sessions led by ASC-sponsored speakers, like Pastor Nixon from Andrews University. ASC members became involved through weekly Bible studies, which were held every Tuesday evening. Small groups of students were able to learn about and reflect upon the teach- ings of Christ through these sessions. To help members meet each other while learning about the Seventh-Day Adventist faith, ASC held church ser- vices in the Union each Sunday morn- ing. Such events, Hull noted, were aimed at connecting real-life situa- tions that students faced with their spirituality. While the Adventist Students for Christ had a personal focus that ap- pealed to many members, Addai also explained that group was just a chance for some fun Christian fellowship among University students and also with other surrounding colleges. A special characteristic about ASC in- volvement was that it was not just limited to small group Bible studies or even interactions with only Michigan students, but that members were able to further their Christian interests by networking with college students around the state. Hull summed up the benefits of being a member of Adventist Students for Christ by commenting, I love being a member of ASC and I hope that the community receives a bless- ing from the projects we do. embers of Adventist Students for Chris participate in a group outing. The group held special events for members throughout the year to promote camaraderie and fellowship. photo courtesy of Adventist Students for Christ I D Front Row: George Wilk, Leticia Addai, Samuel Koran, TengPipar, Justin Baughergaw 2l Marie Prosper, MericarmenPeralta.GarveyCummings, ! .1111.1 Heilii;. Stephen W.uerbrook, Ken Lee, 1 Uou ?: Isrln-r Dawe.s, F.lis.i Moore, Peter Konk. Michael Front Row: Mike Samulak, Alan Arico, Joseph Ho Row 2: Rick Yeh, Craig Swinteck, Benjamin Wu, Leo Lian photo courtesy of McGrath Studios U CO (J g Front Row: Mark Zakaria, Joseph Zogaib, Chri tina Guirguis, John Lazar, Gregory Koory Ro 2: Delia Dumitrescu, Patrick Megally, Mai Mikhael, Sherry Guirguis, DaciaCocariu, Christ( Michalakis, Neveen Farag photo courtesy of McGrath Studios