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

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iture Car - Front Row: (Circled around the car) Alan Yengoyan. Dan Griffin, Janet Booth, Society of Automotive Engineers - Front Row : Ankur Agarw al. Marc Allain. Rohit Garg. Michael Bailcj UM Sandretto. Ankur Agarual, Larry Mercier. Enrico Cacanindin, Kevin Corcoran. Patrick j|tc . Erik Ranka. Mayur Vilanju, Nick Stickler, Frederick Barrigar, James Kane. Matt Griffin. ivid Petrovski. Kyu Kim. Steven M. Laux. Joshua Macy. Will Pudyk, John Anthony Not ctured: Bala Krishnaraj William Pudyk. David Petrovski, Kris Kolman Row 2: Wesley Shasko. Anthony Sang. Christopher Schai Gregg Overfield, Mike Khomulin. Jonathan Paul, Jeff Raynal, Khari Burrell Row 3: Brian Lee. Jam Cossain. Dave Silberstein, Fabien Redon, Dickie Widjaja. Dicky Yordan. David Rice, Jeff Schlutt Joe ScisknvitY, Nick Kokoiovich, Jeffrey Lichtner. Joseph Rouleau. Stuart Wuerthele, Ryan Hiligan, Andn Eleazar. Jay Russell. Steve Milot. Fred Barrigar Society of Women Engineers - Front Row: Alka Kietan. Amy Balok, Stephanie LaCross Mira Sahney. Amy Weener Row 2: Alison Heller, Carolyn Dodge. Jean DuBay. Shannon Wahl. Debon Woodruff Row 3: Andrea Ryan. Sridhar Kaza, Sonal Naik. Jessica DesNoyer. Liz Quenneville, Allison Lentz. Patricia Hood Row 4: Julie Munger. Susanne Milas, Krist; Brock. Jennifer Tittju ng. Hollie Bert. Sharon Baliat. Heidi Best. Emilv SAE President Lee Szynkowski talks with students to recruit future members at Festifall . The SAE displayed pictures, Micliigan Daily articles featuring the group, as well as the Allied Signal Outstanding Collegiate Branch Award that the group received from the SAE Inter- national Cougars. layout by Kristin Long photo courtesy of SAE photo courtesy of SAE The 1 996 Taurus parked prior to its reconstruction by members of the Future Car Team. The vehicle was donated by Ford, and the team in- itallprl a Hip el tnoinp Hnn:UPrl hv Volkswagen. The team also cre- ated an engine for the Taurus that enabled the car to travel 80 miles per gallon of gas. Organizations + 213

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Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers - Front Row: Miguel Garrido. Anthony Valenzuela. Eduardo Caraballo. Oreste Prada Row 2: Marcos Delgado. Osiris Garcia, Jonathan Noah-NavaiTO. Samuel Lopez de Victoria, Victor De La Torre Row 3: Cynthia Arevalo, Emmie Infante, Mayra Portalatin. Ilka Vazquez, Metric Salomone Row 4: Anthony Ruiz, Mike Arciniaga. Ricardo Resendez, Luis Bernal SAE Executive Board - Front Row: Dan Griffin (vice-president), Fred Barrigar (Future ( representative), Lauren Somershoe, Lee Szynkowski (president). Susan Goryl (secretary) 2: Steve Laux (Future Car representative), Brian Castillo (Baja team leader), William 1 (micro truck leader), Ronald M. Gaw Society of Automotive Engineers The University of Michi- gan student branch of the Society of Auto- motive Engineers (SAE) served as an industry- related organization promoting engineering and professionalism. Within the group, an aero- design team planned, constructed and tested an ultra-light model of an airplane, while other teams within the organization designed a mini Baja, an off-road race car and a future car. The group also designed a scale model truck which they entered in a Detroit area regional competi- tion and placed fourth. Members participated in the Society of Automotive Engineers Interna- tional Congress and Exposition where the group won the Allied Signal Outstanding Colle- giate Branch Award. With more than two- hundred members, SAE had a stellar year Society of Women Engineeers The Society of Women En- gineers was truly busy. The society worked to ensure the success of all activities, partook in regional conferences, and were rated the best National Student Section for their ex- cellent work. The organization enhanced in- dustry relations with a Career Fair, a Profes- sional Development Day, industry plant trips and mentor days. They executed outreach pro- grams for high school women and also had connections with graduate students and alumni through events, panels, and newsletters. The Society of Women Engineers encouraged women to excel in engineering as well as in life. 212 + Organizations Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers served as a valu- able resource for many students at the Univer- sity. The society offered tutoring and mentorship programs to assist students and an- swer questions. SHPE began many new projects in 1996. One of their most successful new projects was setting up a computer data- base of students ' in the organization to provide academic information about student ' s previous experiences in engineering courses. The mem- bers were also involved in community and na- tionally organized projects. Members of the organization attended conferences where they attained leadership skills, participated in career fairs and prepared for skills in their future pro- fessions. + Future Car There was an organization on campus that believed they were able to predict the future. No, it was not the Prophecy Club, but rather the Future Car Team. This team worked to design and generate a hybrid elec- tric vehicle comparable to what is around these days, said junior Matt Griffin, a computer science major. The project aimed to construct a vehicle with more effective and productive gas mileage than traditionally fueled cars. The team purchased parts themselves, but they also received grants from corporate sponsors. The team placed their final product in competitions, with the hope that their car would be victorious. Stories by Jaime Feder

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Fencing Team For the fencing team, every slash of the foil was an indication of each athlete ' s skill and dedication to the sport. The coed group of 30 members included both experienced and inex- perienced fencers, who specialized in three dif- ferent categories of competition: foil, epee and sabre. A majority of the club ' s competition came from infamous rivals Ohio State Univer- sity, University of Notre Dame and Northwest- ern University, all of whom they faced with great determination. The women finished the season with a stel- lar 1 0-7 record. At the Midwest Team Champi- onships, the men placed a phenomenal third in the sabre competition, rounding out their record to 10-10. Pencak Silat Some people rely on karate chops, but mem- bers of Pencak Silat used the natural art of healing as their defense mechanism. University students trained during workshops, not only teaching fellow students techniques, but en- hancing their own skills as well. As partici- pants in the University ' s recreation sports, the group opened a unique perspective into the realm of martial arts. While the group met at One-on-One Fit- ness, an exercise club off-campus, many stu- dents were still involved in the group ' s activi- ties and workshops. The teaching and learning of the specialized techniques and form proved that Pencak Silat exemplified the finest skills and concentration. Figure Skating Ctub Women ' s Lacrosse In only its fourth year, the Figure Skating Club continued to demonstrate their artistic talent on the ice of Yost Arena. The 25 member club team and the 24 member precision team included students at all skill levels. President Erica Neinstadt, senior graphic design major, said that many members join despite their inex- perience, and enhance their skills throughout the year. During the year, the club hosted teams from other schools, such as Bowling Green University and Miami University, in exhibi- tions at Yost and while the groups did not travel here for a competition, it gave the skaters a chance to learn from other skaters. The preci- sion team also performed during hockey games. When it comes to experience and talent, the Women ' s Lacrosse Club exempli- fied both. The team, which consisted of about 30 members, had great enthusiasm despite the demanding effort associated with practice. While still vying for varsity standing, the team remained one of the most experienced groups in the league. Alumni Bethany Charboneau returned to the sidelines this year to coach the team. With their new coach, and their experience, the Women ' s Lacrosse Club was ready for a challenge, and to face the competition. + stories by Kristin Long Guru Leonardo of Pencak Silat demonstrates the tech- niques of the art of natural healing. The group held workshops for students and non-students alike. Jacqueline Mahannah Figure Skating Club - Front Row: Jennifer Pollock, Jill Weinbaum, Lisa Moed, Victoria Cargas, Aimee D ' Onofrio, Evelyn Miska, Dareth McCoy, Jennifer Bucholz, Michelle Ferrarese Row 2: Lisa Sklar, Sarah Pekarek, Jennifer Jahnke, Eleanor Howe. Julie Herst, Marya Bak, Jennifer Jozefiak Row 3: Anne Smith. Kellie Howard, Melody Benton, Kristin Tringali, Mara Lawniczak, Abby Chaffin, Erica Nienstedt, Readella Jones, Emily Mayer, Monique Dugars 214 Organizations Fencing Team - Front Row: Ginger Zabel. Michelle Williams, Saem Chun, Mario Dia Michelle Shorter, Darren Klein, Ray Wong Row 2: Hye Kwon, Curi Kim, Tamara Mack Linda Krause, Elizabeth Bizon, Bradley Goddard, Dakota Karth, David Kivisaari. Nathan 1 Row 3: Baran Sumer, Chris Newth, Tarin Kim, Rob Favre, Jimmy Boynton. David Lai Matthew Holtzman, Anthony Gugino, Troy Thornberry, Meredith Slaughter Not Pictured: Jijl Vesper (Coach), Kellene Mullin, Amy Gerdes, Marieke Gilmartin, Benjamin Brezler, Sa Ransdell, Xanthe Wigfall. Trisha Bouts (President)