University of Notre Dame - Dome Yearbook (Notre Dame, IN)

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Performing at one of the pep rallies, the squad demonstrates one of their perfectly choreographed moves as a part of their routine. P ioto by Dan Rohinette Vv ith smiles on their faces, the squad ends one of their energy-filled routines. Plmto by Will Eden- Perfectly in sync, die squad per- forms a well choreographed dance in front of Stonehenge. The Pom Squad was one of many groups to perform at the Campus Wide Fair held on North Quad. P ioto h) Dan Robmette H JW vsn V V EM w n p tstarting the routine, the squad lines up and prepares to perform during the Boston College pep rally. Plioto try: Dan Robiitette Pom Squad Rmv I : Maureen Schink, Kristen O ' Cbtinor, Claire Valley, Katie Landsberg, Michele DeLiy, Jaclyn Ballotta Rmv 2: D;mielle Reyes, Jennifer Sablich, Christina Shreiner, Allison Gott, Cailin Naughton, April Trimble, Jennifer Walker, Lauren Wenning American Institute of Chemical Engineers Rwd I: Rebecca Dunn, Akia Haynes, Megan Farrell, Katie Remenih, Jim Kissel, Mary Ann Jait; Rmu 2: Samantha Matovich, Gabriela Anchondo, Sara Sreniawski, Paul Critser, Adam Kaufmann, Joe Sirmott iinJi 74 N Ovaav i-i- MrLO £

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stering The Celebration Choir is composed of approximately twenty-five under aduate stu- dents, graduate students ;yid staff. Established in 1 998, the newest Quiipus Ministry ' choir on campus c;uTies with it the motto Music in Miri- istry and Mission. The choir sings regularly at liiterfaith Christian Night Prayer in Morrisscy C ' hapel on Wetinesday nights, Stepan M;isses f billowing home tcxitball games, the No Greiiter Lt we spring retreat , and has sung at several domi Masses in the past. Plans were made in the fall for a concert in the Basilica in the spring o{ 2003, enritled W ien In Our Music G.xl is Glorificxi. Aside from providing music for several e ' ents within the Notre Dcune campus, a great emphasis is placai on rc ichiiig the S)udi Baid coiiuiiunity. Tlie Celebration Choir has sung at places like Hope Rescue Missicxi, Center for the Homeless, and the Juvenile Detention Center. In addition, the choir phinned a spring tour Reaching Out ' 03 in the eastern Michig;ui area around Detroit. In ministering their music, the Celebrarion Choir combines four-part vcx:als with instru- ments such as the Afric;in djimbe, the Irish Kxiliran drum, t;unK)uriiie, iolin, cello, flute, and guitiir. The combinarion of its laid-back na- ture with powerful intenrions to reach those in need makes tliis choir a wonderful opportunity for anyone with a love of music and a desire to have a positive impact on others. Reheiirsiils are held ill Gileman-Morse ever ' Wednesday night for interestcxl students and the choir is directed b - Kiiren Schieii-ler-Kimer. -Trevor Qckovski Celebration Choir Kotr i. Gulicnin: l ilc!i«i, luiulv .AiidrciLs, Jo utcr Mi r , ' .ui, IVtul.i l-cn .uiJes, 1 Xuiicllc Jc c:.imi iilly Solx ' atlur, Eiiuly Hiuv m R hi 2. Piiul V ' anLeeimvn, Pat X ' ils»i, Kann Kimcr (l hrector), Kate Bobo, Man Rohns, Hurii Mamne, Mdissa Geppen, Trevur Qckovski Oy - m- cMm - 73

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I , jj ■ mi ii (A Vl Qie of the most entertaining fj:roiips on campus, the Notre Dimie Pom Squad consists o{ fourteen talentai dancers ;ind choraigraphers from the University ' of Notre Dame and Saint Mark ' s Gillege. SclcxrteLl h ' audition, these sophomore, junior luid senior women are best known as the opening act of each ftxitball pep rally, where they quickly enerf, ' ize the crowd with their hi , ' h-[iowerLxl perfomiiuices. Tlic squad is also found pumping up audiences at basketball games and campus events throughout the year. Tlic grciup works particularly ' hard during f(X)tball season, preparing ;Tnd jx rfomiing new lIiuiccs at every pep rally. Set to iui eclectic niix of music from various genres and eras, the ream ' s dynamic routines include eciually diverse d;ince st ' les from az and lyrical to traditional [xim iind hip-htp. They have even been known to do character routines uith the leprechaun on cKcasion. The group ' s diverse repertoire is the result of a unique collaborative effort. The squad is conipletely self LKichcd ;ind its members choreograph all of the routines. Each dancer is expected to select and cut music, design fonnations, choraigraph routines, and instruct tlie squad. The Pom Squad is more than fourteen spandex-dad btxlies on a hisketball court. The highly competiti ' e tr - tuts, attracting many eager v omen each spring, ield an elite group of the mttet t;Ja ' ited diuicers, dedicated taimmates, and spirited performers. -Michele DeLay iinior Mental Health Association of Notre Dame Kihi ' . Megan Snyder, pIliMin l ' vinc, Jamitcr Rudcnko, L iin lVtilip| i, Luli.i Ivijix R(HI ' 2: Lisa Girpcnter, irnKn McGrad ' , Karen Qumiont, Bclh Kilcline, .Vlolly Welcli, Vmessa Qiiezadi, Katie IcKanMi World Taekwondo Federation Qiib .Monica Jadr, Michad Malatt, Jon Ko- c;imik, Vujin Yix , Melissa LX- Leim o. ' Y-pc M 4ruy 15