Belmont Abbey College - Spire Yearbook (Belmont, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1986 volume:

UHHUCHBt _ I MVSK eWDJffl SZOKV BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE VOL. 52 ram m ran Queen Victoria was reaching the end of her long reign, Napoleon III had just met the same fate as his uncle, the electoral col- lege had decided that Rutherford B. Hayes was to be the nineteenth presi- dent of the United States, Custer was at his last stand at the Battle of Little Big Horn, Colorado became our 38th state, Alexander Grahm Bell was rev- olutionizing the world with his new in- vention, and in that same year of 1876 a monk named Leo Haid and his group of Bededictine followers began the tradition that was to become Belmont Abbey College. Reaching the city of Garibaldi in the foothills of the North Carolina mountains Haid renamed the city Belmont and started the construc- tion of the monastry. The Abbey has lasted through another 21 presidents, and the world wars. It has ridden on the heels of the industrial age into a neuclear world. It has seen students and teachers, cleargy and friends come and go, all believing that they were the Abbey. It has been the home to many of our fathers and grandfathers and as the Abbey reached its 100th birthday and the country reached its Bicentennal, it became home to us ... the start of a tradition I rams Wi% b Mil) . . . The new Generation of Abbey students brought many changes, primarly the admit- tance of woman to its college. In 1976 the enroll- ment was up to 688 students and has risen every year since. The Abbey is now our Abbey, the days of Abbot Leo have long been forgotten only to be replaced with new faces and new memories. Though many have forgotten the beginning of the story and have picked it up somewhere in the middle we have all benefit- ted from the struggles of our predessors. In some way as we approach the I990 ' s we ' re pav- ing the road for the freshman of the future. The Abbey today is laughter and tears, it is joys and good times, friendship and fun, but more importantly it is a hope for our future. The Abbey now is home. The characters in the story are not forgotten men but friends. The story is not a dusty history but our lives soon to become memories. Although our story at the Abbey will come to an end the tale will never finish. With the arrival of new faces and new experiences the story will continue with future classes. Through the history of the past, visions of the present and hopes for the future Bel- mont Abbey College is the Never Ending Story. the tradition continues Rock and Roll may be a new tradilion to Belmont Abbey but preform- ing will always be in campus. Air Band gives these members of Motley Crew a chance to take the stage. I A college president is someone everyone looks up lo. Dr. Pempsy shows that even a football bet is all in fun. 4 . „ - ' ■ 4 , A ' bEHtE IATENKlE55E ' E VOL ms HE . BE V5K N L V be 3u rkwq Tflin r S RrMrnirT r «- -I- . V Friends will always be a part of Belmont Abbey College. A P.O. is an example of this tradition. 5 CMPTIB l 1 I SIIFffll Student life, it ' s what the Abbey is all about. Your sacred days as a freshman somehow develop into the anticipation of the senior. Every sentence in the story encompasses student life. From late night studying to Friday night parties, Abbey life is one continuous tale. Al- though the characters may change, the plot remains the same. Year after year, new faces line the Abbey hallways, but we take with us just four brief years of Abbey history. So what of the characters of 1986? Though each will possess CHAPTER I a different scenerio of these years at the Abbey, there are some events all will remember. Each senior will remember their comps, endless job appli- cations, 100 Daze, and of course, commencement. All of us will remember homecom- ing, basktball games, fraterni- ty parties and one or two spe- cial friends. These exper- iences are what make the sto- ry continue. So, for those of us who grabbed a piece of 1986, this is your chapter. For us, though, the lasting memories gained at the Ab- bey, student life will be a never ending story. Airband gives people a chance to expose their hidden talents. Here. Mike Charlton shows his drumming expertise. While demonstrating his sing- ing ability, Mike Mullarky poses tor a picture. Sisters, room- mates, and friends. Ka- ren and Me lanie. will re member much of Ab- bey student life together. 3uad Parties provide the op- portunities for students to neet the faculty outside the rlassroom. Here. Lisa Wegrzyn nakes a new friend. RRH Rows of black gowned graduates proceed down the aisle. Parents strain for a glimpse of their sons and daughters and listen patiently to hear their names. Four years of work and play have all boiled down to this one day — Commencement. This same scene is played at hundreds of colleges through- out the country. But somehow, this commencement is different for these aren ' t any graduates, this is the class of 1986. This is Belmont Abbey ' s Class of 1986. These people aren ' t faceless stu- dents, they are our friends of the past four years. These students are the heroes in our continuing drama. For them, the story is ending but they have left their mark on the cast. Every senior has played a role in the Abbey tale. Some leave behind teammates, other fraternity brothers and sisters, and all leave behind their friends. For every senior, the story is different, viewed through his own experiences. Some remember the days they set foot on Abbey soil four years ago. Others will forget the name of their roommate, but all will remember something of the story. For those left behind, the class of 1986 has left us with sweet memories and models of attainment. And, al- though it might seem to be the end, the now Abbey alumni will continue to play their part in the never-ending story. 10 Many years of service with WABY makes Senior Freddie Eckuban ex- tra special. At one of the Quad par- ties Freddie provides the entertain- ment. Many events fill a seniors busy year. One of them is class Olym- pics which with the help of these wheelbarrelers the Seniors won again. Being president of College Union isn ' t all fun and games. But Jenny Eckl always has time for a joke. Caught in a quiet moment Sen- ior Mary Magers contemplates the upcoming graduation. All nighters in the Ad building, Monday morn- ing $-. ys, Friday after noon IJCs, end of the year term papers and ever popular exams — Now whats this all for? Its for the fun of itl Well not exactly, but all these things makes the fun even more sweet. So how do Abbey Students have fun in the booming city of Belmont? Just ask any Abbey Student and they ' ll tell you, the only problem you ' ll probably come up with as many answers as there are people. That ' s the real secret to fun at the Abbey. There are so many different ways of having fun. Some spend the afternoon on Abbey Beach soaking up the rays, while others run off to Yellies — yes, even at 9:00 AM. The guys of RA can be found at Fraternity parties while the girls of O ' Connell might be engaged in a water fight. The College Union provides fun events all year like bands in the quad and comedies in the Haid The Fraternities give everyone a good Saturday night party and the radio station gives everyone a little music. So, no matter what kind of fun you ' re after, you ' ll always find someone to share it with you at the Abbey. Holiday ' s provide a lime for fun anytime. Hallow- een gave Brian, Dick and Mike a chance to become Simon, Alvin and Thedore. No its not the Awarnes Art Ensemble. just Psyco participating in the 4 k airband. There is always fun around the dorms. Quad Olympics gave Jen- ette a chance to grab some of this fun. What would College fun be without a traditional toga parly. Here. Lisa give ' s Dan a little help posing for this picture. I PARENTS AND ALUMNI GATHER FOR THE CELEBRATION he story of the Abbey would never be complete without the long standing tradition of Homecoming combined with Parent Alumni l weekend. Begining with the Olympics it gave to all participants and spectators a chance to reaquaint themselves with the friendly family atmosphere that the Abbey emanates. Next, we move on to the Caberet and the fraternities open house. Parents, Alumni and students alike enjoyed the performances of our Abbey Players and fratern ity social life. Then came the big night. The basketball team prepared to play against UNC Ashville and the girls on the Homecoming court waited with anticipa- tion for halftime when they would be presented to the Abbey family. The result being Tracy Johnson crowned Homecoming Queen 1986. Finally, Sunday Mass which marked the end of the Homecoming glory. Parents will be saying farewell to their children but reminding them to study and work hard. Alumni returning to their life after the Abbey id students resuming the hectic schedule of classes. In a trying effort John Reves goes up for a rebound against Atlantic Christian in a game they eventually lost. Master of Ceremonies Dr. Dempsey takes time out of the Homecoming festivities to talk with Abbot Walter. f ABBEY STUDENTS GET PHYSICAL You want to look good and feel healthy but you tell your- self that there isn ' t enough spare time considering your hectic class schedule and of course, resting schedule. What do you do? Become a weekend jock! Instead of sleeping in do what these people do — join intramurals. Play a friendly game of tennis, pump some iron in the Wheeler Center or take a walk around the perimeter. For the more serious athlete the weekend takes you to Old Dowd Road for a rugby game. Fri- day afternoons might find you involved in the many quad ac- tivities such as frisbee. hacky sac or a game of stickball. Even the non-athlete finds himself pulled into the jock scene. They are the ones cheering on the Crusaders on Saturday night or their favorite football team on Sunday afternoon. Somewhere deep down in all of us hides an athlete and at the Abbey it takes the weekend to let it out. f MK ' With a look of determination Kathy Lucey waits for the snap. Coaching the girls inter- mural team Chris White- head plans new strategy during a time out. Abbey Spirit helped to lead the basketball team to victory. This support included the antics of Bill Howley and Clive Burger Referees were impor- tant to all athletic ac- tivities. John O ' Brien gave a band during volleyball game. WWMHM The 11th annual Gaston County Special Olympics is no ordinary day for Belmont Ab- bey. It ' s a day for every student, teacher and administrator to make a special friend — an op- portunity that does not come along every day. It was a chance for the faculty to see the students outside the four walls of a classroom. Most of all, it was a chance for some kids to have a much deserved special day. And it was a special day, DAL one that occurred because of people like Danny Schlitt and Dr. Mike Reidy. It was a day that couldn ' t have happened without the people of Belmont, students from the Abbey and Sacred Heart as well as the fra- ternities. It was a day for the kids, their one moment of glory all year, but we were the real winners at Special Olympics — because we gained a special friend. Special Olympics gave Jerry Farley a chance to make a new friend. ? ' ■ ••• K ' t  «r V 3P ,- r W (Mi M ■JL -iH B w 4j All 1 Br j r _ B r -«j J The fraternities of the Abbey were a great help to the 86 Special Olympics. Even Pi Kapp brother Owen McFadden had his hands full. Friendships maybe formed.aJKhe™ lift I V ' H last long after gradtj riiflly trtfe of big brotlf little sister £li£ betj| Stra FRESHMAN YEAR : A friendly face among a crowd of strang- ers. The girl with big blue eyes that sat next to you in English 101. Someone to drag you home after that first big party. The guys in your suite who, thank God, turned out to be freshmen too. Friendships can cross the class gap as senior Steve Lopiano and sophomore Cathy McGowan prove. Friends make the Abbey special but brothers like Dick and Charlie make memories. SOPHOMORE YEAR : That person who gives you a big hug and takes your bag when you pull into A. Lot, after that long summer. The girls you spent a semester with pledging who look a bunch friendlier, without a box of donuts in their hand. The gang all yelling who ' ll buy the next pitcher. The guy next to you in the ad building who was going to help you pass logic. JUNIOR YEAR: The person who drops a note in your mailbox since your parents have long since stopped writing. The suitemates who can rummage up some change to drag you with them to Latest on Wednesday night. Your roommate who has gotten used to your off beat music and bad jokes. The buddy you can lend your car to with- out having to look into the parking lot every two minutes. The people and even professors who have struggled with that major and will even try and explain what you ' ll do with it. SENIOR YEAR: The person who will cry with you over rejection letters. The priest who is no longer father but friend. The roommate who, the more you think about it, you will really miss. Those people that got you to pass comps. The girl with the blue eyes from that English class gets you a beer at 100 Daze. The boyfriend who prom- ises to keep in touch. The girl in front of you at graduation who you never met before and now will never forget. Hot sun, good friends, beach chairs, coolers, and couches — this isn ' t any or- dinary lawn party — this is Spring Weekend. The BACU sponsored event is more than just a big party. Spring Weekend is a chance to meet some of those people you see around campus. Beginning Friday night, the dance brought the campus to the Haid for a semi-formal af- fair. Everyone was given the chance to see the stu- dent body in more than just sweats and sneakers. Sat- urday morning brought those trained athletes to the BACCHUS sponsored Tri-athalon. After the Am workout, it was to the quad for DEBUT and a day in the sun. So, for the second year in a row, BACU lucked out with the weather, some athletes got a chance to prove their endurance, and the campus got a chance to make some new friends. What ' s to do in North Carolina in the middle of win- ter? Well, if you ' re not hitting the slopes in Boone, then you ' ll no doubt be at the BACU winter weekend. This social event of the year is more than just a formal dance. The weekend is preparation, hard work, and of course a lot of fun. The preparation and the work come on part of the social committee, while the students contributed the fun. So, if you ' re looking for fun, you don ' t have to travel to the slopes because the fun is right here at the Abbey. 27 It ' s not every person who gets a chance to act out his favorite rock group before a screaming crowd, wear a sheet to a frater- nity party, or dress in a variety of unmatched outfits for a bas- ketball game but at the Abbey the students are not ordinary people. On any given weekend night, a variety of parties com- mand you to wear your favorite hat, beach attire, the clashiest outfit, your pajamas, or just a white shirt and jeans. And watch out when that weekend night happens to be October 31 or March 17. If all this isn ' t enough, the Abbey student gets a chance to express their alter ego twice a year in the WABY airband contest. So you never knew if your suitemates could be Bruce Springsteen or Motley Crue or, worse yet, the village people. It just goes to show any- thing is possible. It ' s no wonder people don ' t even seem to notice the Golden Heart pledges on dress-up day — well almost. 28 It ' s a typical day at Ordinary State University (OSU). Cathy College has just gotten up, thrown on her best grey sweats, letter shirt and Reeboks and set off on her day. She grabs a left over slice of pizza from the fridge, takes as- few books as possible and runs to class, naturally late. She climbs the stairs of an old brick building, enters a crowded classroom filled with similar grey sweats and tired faces while one old man in a Hager knit susit begins his lec- ture. After endless hours of en- lightening lectures, Cathy heads to the OSU cafeteria, grabs a nu- tricious meal of yogart and choco- late chip cookies, checks mail and heads home. After a little rest, a chat with the girls next door and possibly a brisk walk around campus with the radio she got for Christmas, Cathy eats dinner and retires for a night of studying, with an occasional Friday night frat party or Saturday afternoon picnic with the captain of the la- cross team, this is a parent ' s typi- cal picture of college. Yet, there is 30 31 A TYPICAL DAY CONTINUES a bunch of grey areas that turns OSU into a place the students call home. Life at the Abbey follows this typical routine, yet with the addition of several hundred per- sonalities and the small campus atmosphere a typical day at the Abbey could turn even Cathy Col- lege ' s head. As the commercial goes — how do these Abbey stu- dents break the dull barrier. One way is pledging. On any given day there could be seen rising at 5:00 am to stand on corners to sell do- nuts. They could be merely in the cafeteria as the Statue of Liberty, Madonna, Dolly Parton or even tic tac ' s. They could be spotted chas- ing someone who had just stolen this visor or marching to 7-11 for a bag of chips. An occasional trip to Freedom park letsthe Abbey student enjoy a picnic even if there isn ' t a lacross team to pro- vide company. Another typical day at the Abbey could bring you to the soccer field to join with some great kids at Special Olym- pics. Or even on stage in the Haid (in your underwear) doing a ren- dition of Old time Rock and Roll. Don ' t worry, the fun doesn ' t end here. Through out ' 86, Abbey stu- dents got the chance to be in the dating gamek, get your roomate a date and even dorm Olympics. When you thought you ' d had enough, the Abbey provides inter- murals of every kind, beeny bowl, and even the BAACHUS spon- sored triathalons. The typical Ab- bey student could be part of a band singing American Pie at Phi Kapp or part of the group playing Viking in the quad. Even the most ordinary days become a birthday, a furniture party or just the perfect day at Abbey beach. And for a rainy day at the Abbey, the forbidden mudsliding puts a smile on everyone ' s face. Though Cathy College may still thrive on these grey sweats and eats that old pizza, she can be assured that the day ahead of her will be no typical day. 32 rimr«.; ' mii Carmella A. Attorelli Business Jackson, N.J. Robert T. Baggatts Accounting Washing- ton, D.C. James Mi- chael Baiter Biology New York, N.Y. CLASS OF 1986 CLASS OF 1986 CLASS OF 1986 CLASS OF Richard Bates Biology Lake Wales, PI. Phillip A. Bedard Accounting Silver Spring, Md. Debra M. Bethal Business Nassau, Ba. Peter Bohan Business Manor, N.J. Diane Boyle Economics Miami. Fl. Michael Brady Business Garwood. N.J. CLASS OF 1986 Michael Brennan Business Jackson- ville, Fl. Patricia M. Brennan Psy- chology Dunwoody, Ga. Joseph K. Brocato Business Memphis, Tn. Terri J. Brooks Distribu- tion Man- age- ment Lincolnton, N.C. Kyle Brown Political Science Mt. Holly, N.C. Michael George Brown Accounting Queens, N.Y. HALL OF FAME PRESENTS: ROBERT BAGGATTS Can you remember the guy who had a hand in al- most every organization? Well, I ' m sure if you thought hard enough about it everyone of you would come up with the name Robert Baggats. In- volved with student gov- ernment, International Students, Pi Gamma Mu, the Honorary Accounting Society, and Pi Kappa Phi just to name a few, Robert has indeed made himself known. If there was a committee, you ' d find Robert on it but you ' d also see him in the library and on the softball field. So when you wonder why your senior year was so special remember those who were always involved. Robert — the class of 86 thanks you. 37 ■ CLASS OF 1986 CLASS OF 1986 CLASS OF 1986 CLASS OF William L. Bruce Political Science Richmond, Va. James S. Buie Political Science Bay Shore, N.Y. Roma L. Buttner Business Waverly, Va. David L. Canipe Business Gastonia, N.C. Gennard Carfagno III Accounting Joseph 0. Car- michael Political Science Alexan- dria, Va. HALL OF FAME PRESENTS: JEANNETE DUPUY The fitness craze even struck Belmont, NC in 1986. In front of every huff and puff of the 4:30 Haid aerobic workout was Jean- ette Dupuy. Helping the Abbey stay in shape was one of Jeanette ' s goals; an- other goal was running the little sisters of Pi Kappa Phi. Jeanette always seemed one step ahead of the rest. Whether it be counting out the rhythm of an aerobic song, calling a sisterhood meeting to or- der or just giving a friendly smile to all she passed, Jeanette was always there to help. When not playing Jane Fonda, Jeanette was hitting the books and earn- ing honors in Pi Gamma Mu and the Honorary Account- ing Society. So for all of us who could breathe a little better after a workout, or were on the receiving end of one of those smiles, Jeanette — the class of 86 thanks you. 1986 CLASS OF 1986 CLASS OF 1986 CLASS OF 1986 Timothy J. Carney Accounting Hazlet, N.J. Virginia C. Case Accounting Gastonia, N.C. Polly Catalan Psy- chology Wilming- ton, Ma. Michael J. Charlton Chemistry Edina, Mn. Melanie D. Chitwood Accounting Gastonia, N.C. Michael A. Defazlo Biology English- town, N.J. HALL OF FAME PRESENTS: JENNY ECKL Remember the great time you had at the winter formal, or the time you went skiing at Hawks- nest, or when you entered the student talent show? Well, you have the College Union to thank for all of that, and in particular, Jenny Eckel. Through countless hours in the Haid Board room, Jenny organized committee af- ter committee and planned the student activ- ities at the Abbey. Every- thing from movies to dances, skating trips to quad parties, Jenny even organized those big events like spring and winter weekend. So for all your hard work and our fun, Jenny — the class of 86 thanks you. 39 CLASS OF 1986 CLASS OF 1986 CLASS OF 1986 CLASS OF Jeannette Dupuy Accounting Scotch Plains, N.J. Genevieve M. Eckl Recreation Northport, N.Y. Freddie E. Ekuban Sociology Silver Spring, Va. Gerard Farley Special Education Baltimore, Md. Jean M. Ferris Business N. Bell- more, N.Y. Susan Fer- ruggiaro Business Norfolk, Va. Dennis Franklin Business Dallas, N.C. Jerome J. Freal HI Business Wildwood, N.J. William M. Gareau Theology Tampa, Fl. 1986 CLASS OF 1986 CLASS OF 1986 CLASS OF 1986 herine A. Gauthier Accounting Cherry Hill, N.Y. Bernard T. Grace Business Arlington, Va. James F. Gribbon Business Lynbrook, N.Y. Lynn Guido Recreation Holbrook, N.Y. Timothy J. Heilferty Business West Nyack, N.J. Todd F. Herbst Business Metuchen, N.J. HALL OF FAME PRESENTS: JEAN FERRIS It takes a lot to be presi- dent of any organization but it takes someone extra special to be in charge of a little sisterhood. Through- out her Abbey career, Jean Ferris was just that some- one. As president of the Golden Hearts from 83-85, Jean had her hands full of responsibilities. But Jean ' s contributions did not end there. She was also in- volved in Student Govern- ment serving as Vice-Pres- ident during her senior year. Jean was also the chairman of the Homecom- ing Committee for three years with each one im- proving upon the last. Even through all this hard work, the Abbey recognized her Homecoming Queen in her sophomore and junior years. So whether you re- member her as Queen, president, or sister, every- one will remember Jean ' s contributions to the Abbey. Jean — the class of 86 thanks you. CLASS OF 1986 CLASS OF 1986 CLASS OF 1986 CLASS OF John P. Hogan Business Belmont, N.C. William E. Hunsuck Business Mt. Holly, N.C. James R. Isaia Computer Science Burling- ton, N.J. Richard A. Jaw- orowski Business Alexan- dria, Va. Tracy A. Johnson Business Boca Ra- ton, Fl. Joseph Kasales Business Wood- bridge, Va. HALL OF FAME PRESENTS: BRIAN MOYNIHAN Every class has a class clown, class brain, class athlete . . . Well, the class of 1986 had something more — Brian Moyanihan. As an Alpha Phi Omega brother Brian (Omega Man to those who knew him) was involved with the cub scouts and his ser- vice fraternity. He also used this opportunity to get in a little clowning around. As a member of the Honorary Accounting Society, Brian showed off a few brains, and as varsi- ty soccer player he flexed a few muscles. But the class of 86 will remember Brian as senior class president. He ' was the guy that raised the money, held the meetings and made graduation special. Brian — the senior class thanks you. 1986 CLASS OF 1986 CLASS OF 1986 CLASS OF 1986 Paul J. Kelly Political Science Marshalls Creek, Pa. Kristine Krupinski Psy- chology Babylon, N.Y. Cathleen Ann Lawson Business Charlotte, N.C. Lisa M. Ledwitch Social Work Albany, Ga. John P. Ltnner Business Hazlet, N.J. Carlos Lobo Distribu- tion Man- age- ment Lincolnton, N.C. Calvin L. Lockhart Business Nassau, Ba. Stephen S. Lopiano Recreation Wood- stock, N.Y. Marsha D. Lowe Accounting Nassau, Ba. 43 CLASS OF 1986 CLASS OF 1986 CLASS OF 1986 CLASS OF Mary C. Magers Theology Raleigh, N.C. Colleen M. McCaffrey Business Camden, Ar. Michael P. McGinnis Economics Gastonia, N.C. Perry Lee Mitchell Distribu- tion Man- age- ment Riviera Beach, Fl. Patricia J. Monte History Lincolnton, N.C. Kathleen Moore English Rockledge, Fl. HALL OF FAME PRESENTS: JOHN MURRAY What goes into being Abbey Man of the Year? Intelligence, leadership, athletic ability, communi- ty and spiritual service, and basically being an all- round good guy. In other words, model yourself af- ter John Murray. As a his- tory major, triathalon participant, president of Pi Gamma Mu and Stu- dent Government, John took the Abbey seriously. Dedicating his time to im- proving Belmont Abbey, John inspired the grills around campus and heightened our aware- ness of class participa- tion. Always busy with some new project, John gave us an example of what the Abbey Man of the Year is all about. John — the class of 86 thanks you. 1986 CLASS OF 1986 CLASS OF 1986 CLASS OF 1986 Mitchell Moure Pre- Med Miami, Fl. Brian G. Moynihan Accounting Somerset, N.J. Joseph A. Mullally Business Moores- ville, N.C. John J. Murray History Arlington, Va. Mark T. Neary Computer Science N. Palm Beach, Fl. Br. Justin Needham Theology Belmont, N.C. HALL OF FAME PRESENTS: JOHN REEVES Five, four, three, two, one, buzzzz! The Belmont Abbey Crusaders win the 1986 NCBT. Though not a sight many of us will re- member, it was an accom - plishment all of us bragged about. It was a credit to the school and a little glory for all of us to share. It went along with the winning of the WBTV Carolina Classic and ter- rific season for the Cru- saders and senior John Reeves. As starting guard, John paved the way for the team ' s accom- plishments and our glory. John also found the time to be an active member of Phi Kappa Theta and to be an outstanding stu- dent. Though John has re- ceived many awards for his basketball accom- plishments, he undoubted- ly deserves the admira- tion of his class. John — the class of 86 thanks you. 45 CLASS OF 1986 CLASS OF 1986 CLASS OF 1986 CLASS OF Harry Lowry Business Charlotte, N.C. Thomas J. Noonan Business Basking Ridge, N.J. Eileen M. O ' Brien Political Science McGuire AFB, N.J. Chris- santhy H. Omirly Business Wilming- ton, N.C. Suzanne O ' Neil Business Nashville, Tn. Sophia L. Orefice Recreation Mineola, N.Y. 51ALL OF FAME PRESENTS: DANNY SCHLIT Who ' s got the softball equipment? How are we going to get an ump for Beeny bowl? What ' s next week ' s intramural sched- ule? WHERE ' S DANNY SCHLITT? Danny was the backbone of the Abbey in- tramural system and that alone distinguished him from among the class of 86 but there is more. Dan- ny also organized the Gaston County Special Olympics, a project which took up nearly as much time as his year-long in- tramural activities. So from every winning ath- letic team, a bunch of hap- py kids, and the senior class, Danny — the class of 86 thanks you. 1986 CLASS OF 1986 CLASS OF 1986 CLASS OF 1986 Eileen J. O ' Rourke Accounting Charlotte, N.C. Timothy M. O ' Shea Accounting Piermont, N.Y. Carolyn E. Pesackis Sociology Gastonia, N.C. Nancy J. Petty Accounting Gastonia, N.C. Keith Pflepson Political Science Sauk Rap- ids, Mn. Brian S. Racine Business Cary, N.C. Terese P. He id Business Venice, FL Boyd Reilly Political Science Spring- field, Va. CLASS OF 1986 CLASS OF 1986 CLASS OF 1986 CLASS OF Karen L. Rogers Psy- chology Lighthouse Pt., Fl. Mark R. Sarber Business Ambler, Pa. Michael J. Schafer Business Holmdel, N.J. Robert B. Scott Distribu- tion Man- age- ment Belmont, N.C. Daniel G. Shaver Computer Science Bloom- field, N.J. Carole L. Smith Sociology Orlando, Fl. Janet R. Spinelli Recreation Virginia Beach, Fl. James E. Spinola English Spring Lakes Hts., N.J. 48 1986 CLASS OF 1986 CLASS OF 1986 CLASS OF 1986 Brian H. Sprinkle Accounting Mocks- ville, N.C. James St. Clair Business Greenville, N.C. Patricia Strain Education Ponte Ve- dra Beach, Fl. William H. Strain Accounting Rockledge, Fl. Dennis Sullivan Economics Bloom- field, N.J. Albert O. Thomas Recreation Asheville, N.C. HALL OF FAME PRESENTS: TRISH STRAIN Lights, camera, action — enter Trish Strain. As lead actress in numerous Abbey Player attractions Trish could be an out- standing senior just through her perfor- mances. Yet, there ' s more. Trish also served as sec- retary of college union. We ' ll always remember Trish by the fun we had at Godspell and the excite- ment we felt through the Cabaret, but all her hard work and dedication is something we ' ll never see. So for every laugh you ' ve given us and every song you ' ve made come alive, Trish, the class of 86 thanks you. 49 CLASS OF 1986 CLASS OF 1986 CLASS OF 1986 CLASS OF Michael Tully Accounting Charlotte, N.C. Laura I.. Turas Biology Gastonia, N.C. Michael J. Warstler Business Gaithers- burg, Md. Joseph J. Weibel Jr. Business Vero Beach, Fl. Rita R. Weisen- horn Accounting Gastonia, N.C. James H. Whiting III Philosophy Pittsburgh, Pa. ' J r v M 4 . i iti ittr b i 1 K 11! u w HALL OF FAME PRESENTS: BILL STRAIN 50 As many of our 1986 se- niors can tell you, being the president of a frater- nity is no easy job, but if you want to know what it is like to be in charge for two straight years you ' ll have to ask Bill Strain. As president of Phi Kappa Theta, Bill found a place to spend any extra time. As an accounting student and Honorary Accounting Society member, Bill had to fight for those needed hours of study time. Ac- tive in intramurals and a variety of other campus activities, Bill added something not only to his fraternity brothers but to the whole campus. Bill — the class of 86 thanks you. 1986 CLASS OF 1986 CLASS OF 1986 CLASS OF 1986 Janet L. Willis Distribu- tion Man- age- ment Gastonia, N.C. Harry Wilson Business Eaton- town, N.J. Joanne I. Wilson Accounting Nassau, Ba. Patrick Wilson Biology Belmont, N.C. Michael L. Yellman Business Alexan- dria, Va. Patrick Young Economics Holland, Pa. HALL OF FAME PRESENTS: JAMES ST. CLAIR What ' s the worst part of college life? Many a stu- dent would seriously an- swer, Doing your own laundry! For the Abbey student this task was no grander than at any other school, that is until this year. Under the direction of Governor ' s Council Chairman James St. Clair, the Abbey will have a new laundry room and the hopes of even better things to come. Laundry wasn ' t the only project James deal with. He also instrumented a change vending machine for Poel- lath and an ice machine for RA. When not busy with government council, James could be seen hanging out with his Sig Ep brothers or spending the summer painting the Abbey halls. Though the class of 86 won ' t be able to enjoy the benefits of James ' work they did have the pleasure of wit- nessing some of his other accomplishments. James — the class of 86 thanks you. 51 Dorothy Aycock Elizabeth Baker Fr. Paschal Baumstein Fr. Anslem Biggs Celia Billings Cindy Heavener Angela Blackwood Ralph Bohn Fr. Raphael Bridge Steven Brosnan Henry Buckley Lynne Holslen Fr. Oscar Burnett Fr. Michael Buttner Warren Clark Natalie Creed Eunice Cronin Robert Jones John Dempsy Eileen Dills Simon Donoghue Marily Dotson Stanley Dudko Robert Judkins Dan Duke David Fleenor Thomas Fleming Fr. Francis Foster Russell Fowler Kathleen Kashmar Fr. Kenneth Geyer Gail Gribble Gireesh Gupta John Hanahan Fr. Martin Hayes Richard Kashmar ( 1 I V 1 H 52 FACULTY Belmont Abbey College is a special place for almost as many reasons as their are people who go here. With the coming of new years students come in, make their mark and just as so leave. The people who keep the Abbey alive is the Abbey ' s faculty and staff. Wether it be your freshmen English teacher or the professor for your senior seminar, the m embers of the faculty have left their mark on each student. The faculty includes the monks who lecture to you in class and talk with you at the fraternity houses. The people like Cathy in the mailroom who knows your name and box number. It ' s Fr. Mo who gets this yearbook produced and is there if you have car trouble. The faculty 53 Fr. Ambrose Keefe Fr. Chris Kirchgessner Rita Lewis Peter Lodge Majorie McDermott Carl Van Orden Edward McGee Michael McLeod Anselm Min Jean Moore Francis Murray Fr. Mauricio West John Norris Fr. John Oetgen Br. Gregory Anne Payne Eddie Payne Fr. Lawrence Willis Fr. Arthur Pendleton Chris Pinto John Plecnik Bill Poole Jean Progen Steven Willis Mike Reidy Eileen Russell Br. Paul Shanly Fr. Kenneth Steinhauser Denis Stokes £ i Elaine Tatsis Mary Thomas Eugene Thuot Brenda Tyson William Van Lear FACULTY and staff began calling your house four years ago with anticipation of you coming to the Abbey and now hands you your diploma on that last day. Though the students come and go. The faculty is here to say. At Belmont Abbey College the faculty is The Never Ending Story. vm f r??ei •Viiv Jenny Daly, Missy Hughes, Dianna Apis, Traeey Quinan, Chrissy Couse. Beth Harr, Kristine Barnes, Martha Schlitt, Jill Prolo, Katherine Aukward, Becky Jackson. Frances Keys, Molly McGeehan, Audra Savino, Julie Moer, Eileen Baguio, Mary Ellen Vorwerk, Alix Carle. Regi O ' Brien, Melanie Chitwood, Karen Heidt, Eileen O ' Brien, Patty Reid, Tiffany Seuch. Tia Tolliver Brad Jr., Diane Egan Capt. Kool, Vee Harris Cynthia Kevin, Sandy Gumerman Steve Jr., Lisa McBride, Kerri Bartel. Christine Elmlinger, Renee Brasington, Theresa Alexander, Cheryl Modesitt, Luella Cabading. WHHMUi Trini Timbers, Jean Ryan, Jackie Burby, Polly Catalan, Tonya Nicks, Ann Wagner. Leslie Greer, Michelle Salazar, Nora Soyangco, Molly Gage, Kathy Beck, Suzanne O ' Neil, Liz Curl, Brenda Iovino. Caren Hammel, Tammy Corbitt, Mary Erhard, Susan Smyth, Bethanne Cox. Tanya Goria, May Kate Gillespie, Kim Hoss, Lori Gilroy, Mi- chelle Hazel, Tracy Pray. Frank Antonides. Christine Dunham, Debbie Herre, Whitney Teufel, Shannon Rice. Kay Haspel, Seton Holton, Audrey Murry, Melissa Trahan, Trish Montgomery, Debbie Bethel. Carole Smith, Gay Abood, Chris Lauth. Irene Doll, Trish Ollinger, Kathleen Naylon. Ana Suarez, Chris Kerschus. Patty Monte, Kristin Roth, Meg O ' Connell. Linda Vivanco, Angela I.ainas. Patty Brennan, Molly Humphrey, Lauren Chingery. Mary Magers, Laura Lampke, Renee Novick. Michelle Hazel, Sonya Burch, Molly Jones, George the Monkey, Barbie Sankey, Snuggles the Bear. Jackie Noe, Maura Nolan, Renee Trigg. Mary Ilderton, Bernadette McMenaman, Kris Angelo, Jeanette Dupuy, Marni McFadden. Kris Krupinski, Susan Latsko, Effie Papageorge, Dianna Apis. Sue Ryan, Eileen O ' Gorman, Eileen Bohan, Tami Little. 212 uuit, ie A - ' i vc ' ' • • - u ' 1 b SL 3twwy.. H4 £rT4 Knstfu JL + f IV CDUfcfS., S Norma Barnes, Lisa Ledwitch. Carla Rash, Liz Manning. James Baiter, Mark Biagiotti. Ann Marie McNierney, Debbie Smith, Eileen Flanagan, Anne Reibold, Alice Lapham. Candace Cutler, Chrisy Omirly, Fran McGellan, Connie Mullen, Lisa Otreba. Jenny Eckl, Trish Strain, Laura Turas, Rita Weisenhorn, Katie Gauthier, Chris Maughan, Elizabeth Strack, Kristin Ilsemann. Karen Quinn, Cheryl Heretick, Susan Ferruggiaro, Bozzie the Bear, JoAnne Devaney, Kim Florio. JoAnne Wilson, Shawn Skrycki, Debbie Ruic, Kathy McGovern, Terri Mitchell. Marisa Valvano, Michelle Pendergast, Liz Oakes. Keith Pflepsen, Collin Jukovich, Joseph Hack, William Gonda, Bruce Hodge. Mike Geiser. Gerry Armbruster, Phil Clifford, Chris Ferguson. Freddie Ekuban, Dennis Sullivan, Danny Schlitt, Pat O ' Neill, Ted Taylor. Calvin Lockhart, Tim Russell, Fritz Gantzer, Ed Balaguer. Tom McGowan, Bob Weir. Mike Rodriguez, Mark Neary, Rich Daudlin. Julie Johnson, Marie Murphy. Jackie Simmons, Angela Human. r « i Carolyn Janda, Bill Howley, Frances Keys. Audrey Murry, Jody Shields, Christine McCullough, Kim Harris. Vicki McHugh, Janet Taylor, Amy Linde. Lee Sweigart, Anna Shuford, Kristin Clifford. Nina Poppe, Kim Harris. Perry Mitchell, Mark Vignault, Steve Shunk, Dave Jovanovic, Bruce Johannemann John Euri, Damien Lynch, Pat Cook, Matt Pinkston. Dave Rafferty, Willie Cunningham, Rob Greco. 1 L j tab J N ■ 9 r j. Carlos Lobo, Richard Campbell, Bryan Sprinkle. Ted Kelly, Mitchell Moure, Mike Egan, Bob Morales. Beverly Bonta. Nina Rizza, Terese Reid, Kathy Moore, Barbara Maresca Dennis Redmond, Janet Spinelli, Ellen Gannon, Xavier Alarcon. Suzanne Robinette, Adrianne Trucano, Karen McCann. Mike Schafer, Flipper, Trey Bert Barnett. John Paul Linner, Kevin Dewey Sullivan, Tim Carney. Tommy Diemer, Carl Sundberg, Jim Downey, Matt Fairbrother, Tracy Fortner. Bill Finn, Terrence Grealis, Shad Franklin, Tony Gigolo, Joey Hall. Tommy Diemer, Jim Downey, Jimmy Minifly, Manny Hartman, Roger Errasti, Larry Iversen. Chip Conley, Jimmy Kline, Jay Serock. John Scheaman, Pete Keber, Audria McAndrews, John A. Stanton. Ben Hogan, James Bond, Bill Ofslilag. Bill Baralt, Steve Werntz, Clark O ' Neill, Mike Brady. Brett Marsico, Matt Lucas, Gene Reilly, Steve Lenda, Sean Trucano, Dan Privett. Joe Merton, Russell Patmore, Tim Daly. Xavier Alarcon, Chris Rhodes. Bill Fug Ferris, Kevin Sullivan, John Paul Hogan, Charlie Brown. Kevin O ' Neill. Mike DeFazio, John Markwalter, Sean Carroll, Kevin Clancy. Tim Millican. Chris Cantasano, Joe Fenty, Bill Ofshlag. Jim Hogan, Jim Duggan, Harry Lowry. Joe Steele, James Gribbon, Jim Hogan, Boyd Reilly, John Martin, John Masterson, Karl Bienwald, Robert Riddick. Jim O ' Connor, Kevin O ' Neill, Ken Vass. Joe O ' Connor, Maureen Bohan, Tim Heilferty, Jerry Freal. ,Jed Honrado. Jimmy Russell, John Riehl, Russell Patmore, Doug Patmore, Scott Morgan. Mark Biagiotti, Kevin Trainor, Rick Jaworowski. Bones. Tim Dailey, Jim Crouch, Kay Hospell, Chris Hopkins, Brendan Higgy Bear Higgins. Tim Mulroy, Lorna Semelsberger, Tim Finnegan. Brian McCann, Mark Lessing, Sue, Willard, Joe Shroom Luczak. Mike Lawrence, John Grinstead. Calvin Lockhart, Jim Eckert, Chris Murtha, Tim Cronen, Bill Kelly, Joe Carmichael, Tom McGowan, Paul Kelly, John Hogan, Bernadette McMenaman. Bill Kelly, Frank Antonides, Liam Fitzpatrick, Molly Gage, John Hogan, Paul Kelly, Mike Lyons, Joe Carmichael. Paul Kelly, John Riccobono, Chris Young, Pat Young, Johnny O ' Hoegs, Mike Reilly. Tffl MMI1M Seniors: John Reeves, Alfonzo Thomas, and Mike Thomas passed the team. Although the team will be without Coach Payne and the strong seniors, it is undoubtably that next year ' s team will produce even greater results. B-BALL Glfl! SENIOR SJttl 68 4321 . . . (buzz) Bel- mont Abbey wins the 1986 National Catholic Basket- ball Tournament. This was only the top of a great sea- son for the Abbey Crusaders. Also winning the WBTV Carolina Classic, the Cru- saders made a strong showing during the 1985- 86 season. Under the direction of Coach Eddie Payne, the guys basketball team brought home many honors for Belmont Abbey. MM M ft ill F  ♦ W % ' W ir In a tough game against Pi- feffer Mike Ward scores two for the Abbey. £ Mike Gurley, John Martin, LeVar Curry, Darren Metress, Kelly Crovo, Charles Howard, Mike Ward. Jimmy Roach, Coach Lowry, Coach Haverty, Coach Eddie Payne, Dave Jovanovic, Danny Ledbetter. Al Thomas, Rick Kestner, John Reeves, Steve Jessup, Jimmy Richards, Brent Turner, Mike Brown. 69 Woman ' s Basketball The 1985-1986 Lady Crusaders ' basketball season was tru- ly one to remember. It was filled with both hard times and good times — everywhere from arguing in the locker room, making it to the championship game in Francis Marion, tak- ing showers with our socks on in Georgia, to battling it out with Wingate only to see the sadness on the faces of the seniors as they realized they had played their last basketball game as a member of the Abbey team. We were disabled with a lack of height, yet, we practiced diligently on our man-to-man defense that earned us the title of Number one defensive team in our district. We were blessed with the excellent inside game of Robin Freight Jones and the adjustment of knowing the essential talents of everyone on the team and knowing how to use them. Now, we have another task to face. The returning members have to be as close as ever now since Coach Ann Payne will not be returning next year. Her unyielding desire to be suc- cessful and optimistic will be with us in whatever endeavor we choose. So, Coach Payne, we love you and we ' ll miss you. 70 Well issjfou! gobmJCatJrft Veronica Harris, Janet Taylor, Rose Mary Murphy, Kathleen Naylon, Ana Suarez. Mary Davis, Coach Mills, Coach Ann Payne, Gay Abood, Julie Johnson. Audrey Murry, Doreen Pettis, Jana Richardson, Robin Jones, Jody Shields, Tia Tolli KWMKMara The Belmont Abbey men ' s tennis team finished the year up with a record of 9-10. Seven of the ten losses came at the hands of Division I or II schools. The team was led by Andy Putnam for the second straight most valuable player. Rob Greco played in the number three position and was voted the team ' s most improved player. Mark Sarber, at number four, and Mark Craig, at number five, are the only seniors to leave the team. Sean Holton at number six had the best individual record on the team. The team placed its highest team district position in the history of the school. The Abbey finished third in the very tough district 26. Coach Reidy looks to have a strong squad next year as he is only losing fourth and fifth positions. The strength of the team ' s schedule this year should certainly benefit them next year as they go for the district championship. HSWfl LEA Women ' s Tennis Tennis whites, tall iced teas, playing before the queen . . . sounds like a glamorous life right? Well, in between practices the girls of Belmont Abbey try to grab some of that glamour. Under the direction of Coach Ed McGee the two year team is here to stay. Led by number one seed Elizabeth Strack, the girls stacked up wins in their favor. So in be- tween classes the girls of the Abbey tennis practiced, sweated, and dreamed. Though the team didn ' t get to play before the Queen they did get a chance to grab some of the glamour. 75 MMHUUU About 6:00 on a Saturday evening in late August, a group of semi-handsome young men are making their way out of a semi-fancy seafood restaurant in Charleston, S.C. There is an air of cocki- ness about these guys that can be de- tected a mile away. However, it is a re- lief type of cockiness that develops only after a successful test: a classy 4-1 Ab- bey victory over a hard-hitting, often fouling, respected program College of Charleston. The truimph allowed the Crusaders was the result of a tough three (3) week training session and much personal summer training. The accomplishment was an answer to many questions, the most prevalent be- ing, will the Abbey soccer program ever regain the respect of its counter- part. District 26 schools? The 1985 season restored the reputa- tion of the Abbey for being a team to be reckoned with; they will never Lie down and die. The main reason for this revival was the presence of first year head coach Robbie Church. Once an assistant coach at Duke University, Church arrived at the Abbey not only with a winning atti- tude but the coaching ability to comple- ment it. Welcoming Church to the Abbey were eight seniors, two juniors, and six sophomores; all of whom were yet to experience a winning season at the Ab- bey, concidering Coach Church ' s late start in recruiting, he broughin six ex- cellent players, four of whom started and played a key role in the Crusaders success. Also new for Abbey hiring was Dave Pierce as assistant coach. Pierce at- tended the Abbey through the late 70 ' s. With these latest additions, the Abbey set its sights on appearing in the Dis- trict 26 Playoffs for the first time since 1978. College of Charleston Caiawha College Pembroke Stale Univ. Coastal Carolina Pfeiffer College Wofford College Davidson College UNC - Charlotte Atlantic Christian College Lenoir Rhyne High Point Lander College Mars Hill College Colter College Wingate College Warren Wilson Univ. of North Carolina Elon College Guilford College District 26 pla offs game High Point Steve Werntz. Scott Morgan. Dave Rafferty, Har- rj Wilson. Mike Yascur, Pete Keber, Alex Files, Tim Finnegan. Trey Barnett. Gerr Armbruster. Doug Patmore. Bill Howley. Brian Moynihan. John Weibel. Billy Sherwood. Molly McGeehan (Manager). Coach Robbie Church. Russell Patmore, Michael Brennan. Tim Carney. Clive Burger. John Paul nner, Steve Lapiano, Todd Herbsl. Tom McGowan, Dann Ledbetter (Trainer). 77 Men ' s Rugby NO G No winners only survivors, Give blood play Rugby, No Guts No Glory . these aren ' t the motto ' s of the Abbey chess team. These are the sayings Belmont Abbey ' s Rugby team lives by. Supported by their loyal fans, the Rugger Huggers the team faced teams like Old Charlotte and Davidson. They also made a trip to Wilmington NC and over to Wake Forest. Leading the team were Greg Svengard, and Mike Clouse. With a large number of recruited fresh- man the Rugby team is assured of being around for a long time. 78 camwi iWfim 4 - feffc s I Mi It was the beginning of another year of rocking entertainment sponsored by Belmont Abbey College Union (BACU) as the Social Committee programmed a DJ DANCE Bash with Steady Fred- die Ekuban churning out hot tunes from the turntables in August in the Quad. The Concerts Novelties Comm. followed with the MAGENE- TICS in a Welcome Back Concert in the Quad. The BACU Program Board worked with Cinema Plus in trying something different in Sept. by bringing on cam- pus SPANKY McFARLAND from the Little Rascals TV shows. It was a packed house and a very memorable evening of slides, film clips funny and serious ancedotes and history story- telling from Spanky. A FAUCLTY POETRY READING was successfully attended and gave some of the professors a chance to pre- sent their poems and creative writing. MAGICIAN, CHARLES MOUNT gave a very intriguing performance com- bined with some mime technique in the Haid Theatre. OctoberFest Weekend (11-13) was one of the highlights for the Fall Se- mester. 7th WONDER provided the top 40 sounds for the semi-formal dance. There was a soccer game on Sat. aft. with a Beverly Hills Cop movie that night and on Sunday aft. we had SPEI- DEL, GOODRICH, AND LILLE, an acoustic guitars and vocals trio in the Quad which was a nice alternative from electric rock bands. During November — events included the second BEATNIK BASH with be- bop jazz riffs from the Ron Brendle Quartet and the film HeartBeat was shown during that wild night. Also the hilarious comedian JEFF CESARIO who had been seen on the David Let- terman show appeared in the Haid Theatre for some great stand-up com- edy. During the semester, Cinema Plus screened Stir Crazy, Jaws (in the pool!), Raging Bull, Apocalypse Now, Deer Hunter, Beverly Hills Cop, Al- tered States, Cat ' s Eye, and Final Exam. The Spring Semester included events such as the SKI TRIP to Hawk ' s Nest, a cold and snowy eve- ning Valentine ' s Dance with DEBUT, and then the next weekend, a very warm Quad concert with JOE SATUR- DAY BAND. Then in March there was an ICE SKATING TRIP, St. Patrick ' s Day with live IRISH music comedian, RANDY LEVIN. 85 ™. ' 86 THE tftf CONTINUES COLLEGE UNION HAS ANOTHER STRONG YEAR April brought Spring Weekend with the INN-O-VATION Band playing hot Top 40 dance tunes for the semi-formal in the Haid, and the BONESHAKERS playing new wave hits in the Quad on Sat- urday aft. That night Cinema Plus screened Star Wars in the Quad and it was fun to see a movie out- side under the stars. A latin-flavored jazz group JIM BROCK THE MONTUNO JAZZ ORCHESTRA was brought into the Quad by the Coffeehouse Fine Arts Comm. for a great eve- ning of music from South America and was very well received. All in all, a great year! BACU - I I It ™™ THE 4 X CONTINUES BACCHUS HOLDS TRIATHALON BACCHUS is Boosting Alcohol Concerning the Health of Univer- sity Students. BACCHUS is a na- tional organization which pro- motes responsible drinking on the part of the student. The main goal of BACCHUS is to provide an alternative to drink- ing. Though the leadership of An- gie Wheeler, John White, Brad Suter, Sonya Burch, and many others this was accomplished. Some of BACCHUS ' main events were in the fall, which included the Trivial Pursuit contest. Other events included the Triathalon in the spring, and providing food, and drinks (non-alcoholic) as an alternative to drinking. Another BACCHUS important project was a guest lec- turer who was very informative, lecturing on the effects of drink- ing, and how he dealt with it in college. B8 THE rf $ CONTINUES FOLK GROUP LEADS 7:30 MASS The Abbey Folk Group is re- sponsible for the music at the 7:30 pm Mass. Not only did they sing at the Abbey, but they traveled to Charleston, S.C. to sing. Along with Bryan Sprinkle and Gerry Armbruster on guitar they added Chrissy Couse on piano and Claire Henlon on flute. The singers in the group include Patty Monte, Bro. Gregory, Connie Blattler, Karen Heidt, Andy Sona, Soyna Burch, Bob Morales, and Richard Campbell. FOLK GROUP f 90 ffwl ™ «— • • • • THE CONTINUES A GREAT YEAR FOR WABY WABY Senior Staff: Freddie Ekuban, Program Director John Weibel, Music Director Ron Winders, News Director Brendan Higgins, Chief Announcer Phil Bedard, Production Director Stacy Tyndall, Office Manager Junior Staff: Bill Bate, Tim Carney, Sean Carroll, Chip Conley, Willie Cunningham, Bryan Davis, Mike Doyle, Christine Elmlinger, Matt Fairbrother, Ernie Gargano, Bill Gareau, Henry Hall, Chris Lombardi, Brian Moyni- han, Joe Murphy, Anne Nolan, Shannon Rice, Jackie Simmons, Bill Strain, Sean Trucano, Mike Warstler, and Kelly Wright. The infamous AIR BAND CONTEST is one of the major highlights of each semester! Winners — Fall, ' 85: 1st Place ($50) New- Edition Cool it Now 2nd Place ($30) Motley Crue Smoking WABY in the Boys Room 3rd Place ($20) Run DMC King of Rock Winners, Spring, ' 86 1st Place ban People 2nd Place — Power Station 3rd Place — Doug E. Fresh Surbur- Tune us in 640 AM! ' 93 • • • • • • THE ;tf , M CONTINUES SPIRIT BOOSTERS Another year of basketball brought with it another year of exciting Abbey Cheerleading. Crowd support is essential to the success of any sporting team. No one group contributes more to this then the Abbey cheerleaders. Supporting the basketball team the squad drummed up spirit not only at home but also at away games. The cheerleaders were there to push the team to victory at the WBTV Carolina Classic and contributed to the teams great season. Helping the cheerleaders were the Abbey Aces who served as hostesses for the visiting Ath- letic teams. The Abbey fans could always find that spirit in the 86 cheerleading squad. CHEERLEADERS 94 fuimiurvmurrmiB ui im T — f Abbey Aces Nora Soyanko And Terry Mitchell. 9« 1 H THE i $ CONTINUES STUDENT GOVERNMENT LENDS A HAND The 1985 86 school year has seen an active student senate here at the Abbey. More than most students know the student senate is quite involved in issues that can directly influence them. This council which is a represen- tative body of all students who at- tend college here, is partially re- sponsible for improvements of the campus grounds and of service fa- cilities. John J. Murray who is president of the student govern- ment association presides over each senate meeting. Jean Ferris is its vice president and Michelle Miller is its secretary and trea- surer. STUDENT GOVERNMENT ■1 1 THE ■ P CONTINUES HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTS NEW MEMBERS The academic year of 195-86 was quite a successful one for the North Carolina Rho Chapter of Pi Gamma Mu. They attended a film series sponsored by the Gaston County Museum. The also spon- sored a lecture given by Dr. Paul R. Berrier Vice President for Ad- minsistrative Services and Hu- man Resources at Gaston Commu- nity College. In April D. Gamma Mu sponsored another lecture this one given by Mr. James Bavis, Vice President for Human Re- PI GAMMA MU J sources at Duke Power. Finally, Pu Gamma Mu inducted 35 new member into this already strong organization. 98 - i I I ■ ■i M ta - ■ ■ ■ 99 Every brotherhood has its ups and downs. For the APO brothers, the pyramid event was definitely a down. Every brother brings something different to the fraternity. Joey Schmidt contributes some musical talent to the group. OMEGA MEN The Omega men built up their ranks in 1986 with the addition of a ten man spring pledge class. The brothers of Alpha Phi Omega could be seen anywhere around campus. Their usual hangouts included on Poellath roof sunning themselves, in the quad with the boyscouts, or on third floor St. Leo ' s throwing a party. They also lent a hand at Special Olympics and in a clean up effort around the tennis courts. The APO brothers meant a lot to the story of 1986, and although it was farewell for senior Brian Moynihan and Jim Spinola, the brothers will remain characters in the future. Friends come and go, but brothers are forever. APO 1 BLLBllliWnMWll Waiting for his shot, Jay Buie con- templates how to put his opponent away. BIG BROTHERS Special Olympics gave Doug Fuller a Going for the Gold. George Miller helps A chance to make new friends, Special chance to help a worthy cause. Doug his child in the frisbee throw. Olympics reunited John Weibal and his gives his child a lift during the parade. little girl. 104 School buddies, roommates, and best friends — the men of Phi Kappa Theta have many things in common, but they all share one main thing: they ' re brothers. For four years, these guys have been a family. Only children and even those in a family of twelve adapt into this new way of life. Phi Kapps are truly a family; they work to- gether Saturday afternoons cleaning and fixing the house, and have fun together Saturday night. In ' 86, they sponsored the St. Patrick ' s Day party, 100 DAZE, and even threw in a few Thursday nights, and a cup par- ty. Phi Kapp took in two big pledge classes in both the fall and the spring, and kicked off their year with a pirate party and a party to the theme of the Columbian Connection. Con- solidation was another big cele- bration for the brothers and un- der the direction of President Bill Strain, Vice President Tim Fenlon, Jerry Farley, and George Miller, the four day event went off great. But the year soon ended, and goodbyes were said to school buddies, roommates, and friends. For the men of Phi Kapp, it was goodbye to broth- ers. The guys who had led them for four years were leaving; here ' s a final salute to them — Bill Strain, Rick Jaborowski, Freddie Ekuban, Bill Gareau, John Reeves, James Isaah, Joe Brocato, Steve Lopiano, John Weibel, Jay Buie, Steve Jessup, and Jerry Farley. Taking a break from Greek Games, Shaun McGrath waits for the next event. Camera shy Jerry Farley and Brendan Higgons attempt to get away from the camera. The only quiet spot in the house — Buddy Fenlon hangs out before going back to the party. PHI KAPP Brothers always have a home at the Abbey. John Diaz welcomes back brother Chauncy Rhodes. A face in the crowd — President Bill Strain is always at hand for a good time. 105 While lending an extra hand, Greg Spengard also makes a new friend. PI KAPP . Spring weekend gave everybody thetopport unity to listeflAM fev goal bagds. Jerry Fref the brothers to enjoy to Special Olympics gave Owen McFadden a chance to make two new friends. Always a Greek Week story, Mike DeFazio adorned in headphones and equipped with a newspaper participates in his last eating contest. , _• • p Vl ■Vfl N 3Ml7Jk JP ,, Ji l Mm y  - ' - KbbY ' ■• k fl . 106 HAPPY HOUR The brothers of Pi Kappa Phi have had a full and active year; partying at numerous Happy Hours (even though they are il- legal in North Carolina), Satur- day afternoons spent out on pe- rimeter with kegs and Chef Spotty ' s barbecued delights, and of course, those out-of-hand Bull parties in the Haid (or does anyone remember?). The broth- ers won the Football Champion- ship with only a few seconds to go, thanks to Owen McFadden ' s touch-down pass. The tradition- al consolidation weekend in Myrtle Beach was, as usual, outrageously fun, with many kegs, tons of oysters and of course, the fireworks wars. The brothers initiated ten new members including: Jimmy Eck- ert and Chris Whitehead (Fall ' 85) and Bill Baralt, Flipper, Marty Mills, Gerald O ' Mallen, Kevin O ' Neill, Gene Reiley, Ke- vin Sully Sullivan and Mr. Thorn Swindell. (Spring ' 86) The brothers would like to say Slates and Good luck to those entering the Real World: Robert Baggatts, Peter Bohan, Mike Brady, Seth Burg, Timbo Heilferty, Stewie McVeety, Chris Daly, Michael DeFazio, Joe Fenty, Jerry Mega Freal, John Haylor, Mark Neary, Tim O ' Shea, and (whu, whu, whu, whistle, whistle) Patrick Young. The brothers still sticking it out for another year are Frank An- tonides, Bernie Grace, Michael Spotty Lyons, Owen McFad- den, Joey O ' Connor, Clark O ' Neill, Jose Palomo, Spen, and Rex Young. 107 GREEK WEEK CHAMPS Thinking of the race, Frogger and Bob get ready for the three-legged competition. Greek Week winner, Sig Ep prepares Strong competitors, Sig Ep builds up for the wheelbarrow race with James points on their way to victory behind St. Clair and Joe Mollally leading the the serving of Dick Campbell, group. Me Tarzan — actually, it ' s Me Dick Campbell at the annual Sig Ep toga party. SIGEP Contributing to the final win, James St. Clair survives the eating contest. Getting together for rush, Danny Schaffer quiets the crowd in order to get in a few words about Sig Ep. Rush is a time for sisters to get to- gether. Senior Joanne Wilson fools around with some prospective sisters. Lambda Xi sisters stayed on top of things throughout Green Week and managed to stay up for a brief moment in the pyramid race. Letter shirts have become an art form at the Abbey and Katie Gauthiu and Michelle Pendergast uses them for a big sister-little sister joke. no J| Lambda Xi had its ups and downs in ' 86. The pyramid race proved to be a down. LAMBDA XI The few, the proud, L. Lambda Xi is the youngest sisterhood at Belmont Abbey College, striving to promote friendship among active col- lege women. Some say small is insignificant, but to the Lambda Xi sisters, it means closeness. The sisters of Lambda Xi have a special bond in their struggle to be recognized. This bond was evident during Greek Week. All nine sis- ters pulled together for the fun of the games, not the compe- tition. This is the sole purpose of Lambda Xi: fun and friend- ship. As a result, this goal has brought us to accept two (2) dedicated girls who became sisters this year: Barbra Giarding and Michelle Pendergast. We would also like to salute our Senior Sisters, bid them farewell and good luck; Katie Gauthier, Eileen O ' Brien, Karen Rogers, and Joanne Wilson — we ' ll miss you! With good friends and lots of fun in store for us, we: Astrid Cabugwason, Beth Harr, Debbie LeFever, Regi O ' Brien, and Nora Soyangco hope to continue the legacy we have come to know from TKE to NOW to Lambda Xi; the tradition will live on forever! Chocolate cream pie on a hot day may be some people ' s idea of a picnic, but Beth Harr found it to be a grueling Greek Week event. Although we ' ll miss the smiling face of senior Karen Rodgers, that of Debbie LeFever will be around to welcome peo- ple at rush next year. in ALL IN THE FAMILY Phi Kapp is more than a sisterhood — it ' s a family. Each member, including Suzanne Robbinette, plays an important role. The family gets together anywhere. Lisa Wegrzyn meets some of the other sisters at a quad party. Although our families may be far away, or as near as Davidson, the Phi Kapp family is always to- gether. Tricia Ollinger takes a break from the Abbey scene at a rugby game. M TIME: 1986 PLACE: Belmont, NC DESTINATION: The Abbev ISSION: Mission: To observe the abnormal behavior of the Phi Kappa Theta lit- tle sisters It was approximately 8:00 in the morning as I strolled over towards the Phi Kapp house to start my ob- servations. The first thing that came to my attention as I neared the house was the strong aroma of beer creep- ing around me. The sun was barely shining when suddenly I noticed the many incredible bodies piled on the front lawn of the fraternity house. Couches, lawn chairs, comforters, pillows added to the decor of empty kegs and passed out bodies. This outrageous scene motivated me to quickly get started with my studies. As I got my graphs and note- book out, I stumbled on to a body. Her head was kissing the ground so I turned her over in her drunken state only to realize that I should have turned her over again (I was afraid that she could really frighten some- one). Anyway, I turned her over. Her eyes were covered with sunglasses and her hand was holding a beer as she finally awoke. Her name: Terri Reily. The only thing that came out of her mouth was a strange sound like woo-woo-woo-woo . I thought she was an Indian, so I left her on the ground. Amazed with all of this, I noticed two very scary creatures sucking $K0 down the kegs. They seemed to be very upset that the kegs were start- ing to go dry. I approached them and all they said was, Negs on the Kegs, and walked away. Their names: Lee Sweigart and some girl with a funny tail on her hair — I think it was Lori Pe-titt?!? Startled, I walked inside the house only to find this strange girl in the chapter room, sacked out on the couch. Her Name: Jenny Daly. She awoke suddenly and said, It ' s the dirty one — She gave me a dirty look, laughed, and turned over. Tak- ing all this down and amazed by this behavior, I caught a glimpse of this girl inhaling plates after plates of food. I asked what her name was and she said, (with her mouth full), Mi- chelle Hazel, and proceeded to eat some more. Walking on over to the bar, I found three individuals, Crick- et Shea, Barbie Sankey, and Lisa Wegryzn all passed out each with a quarter near their hand. Hmmmm Suddenly, I heard laughter and giggling, so I rushed outside to see. There were two grown girls — Chrissy Couse and Nina Poppe — in a baby pool splashing each other. By now, I was starting to really wonder. Then, I ran into another girl. She seemed to be very happy so I ap- proached her. I asked her what her name was and she replied: JoAnne K. Devaney!! For some odd reason, she emphasized K so loud, I was fright- ened, so I turned around only to run into more weirdos. This group had to take the cake. There were six girls (Tricia Olinger, Molly Jones, Kathy Schmid, Suzanne Robinette, Eliza- beth Strack, and Kristen Ilseman) all playing a game in which spitting, horns, and rowing were occurring. One girl — Kristen Ilseman was hav- ing a hard time with the horn part. Inside the house, passed out, was Margaret Collins. She was sleeping with a broom in her hand. Well, I de- cided this day was too much to han- dle so I started to leave. Now looking where I was going, I fell helplessly in a deep black hole. My conclusion: I was swallowed up by this hole so I could be a part of the fun and wild and crazy bunch of the Phi Kappa Theta little sisters. This was my destiny. Mission accomplished: Only intelli- gent form of life discovered — Regi O ' Brien More than just a sisterhood, Jenny Daly and Susan Ferruggiaro demonstrate how Phi Kapp is a family. What do you mean it ' s not potatoes? Cricket Shea PHI KAPP The music may not have died but this ren- dition of American Pie may have killed it. Sisters mean always having someone to hang out with, even if it is Elizabeth and Kristen. M Pulling for Pi Kapp, Lorna Dunne shows that sisterhoods take all you ' ve got. PI KAPP WE ' LL MISS YOU The Sisters of Pi Kappa Phi have survived, yet, another year at the fun-filled Abbey. Memories were highlighted with trips to Yellies for pitchers, pool, and song 100 on the jukebox; Friday afternoon night Happy Hours to start off the weekend right; Saturday afternoons spent out on perimeter playing Truth or Dare and celebrat- ing with nature (don ' t forget the t.p.); Sisterhood trips for pizza and a quarters game; the BULL parties and clean- ing up after the BULL parties; the Sisters gap and the I Never game; the Christmas tree; the two (2) Smokers with the punch that makes everyone sing Diana Ross at the top of their lungs while dancing on all of the available furniture; Jeanette ' s Bachelorette Party and ONE donut sale. Consolidation at Myrtle Beach was an absolute blast!! (thanks Spotty). How much sun, good friends, beer, oys- ters, games, lasagna, rafting, and music from the Dead can one person take? We would like to thank our Brothers for their support during Greek Week (especially Bernard and Rex for all the coaching). We had a few problems ( disqualification seemed to be our word), but we got first place in the egg toss (thanks to Big Sis ' Lorna and Lil ' Sis ' Shannon). We are hoping next year ' s Greek Week will be problem- less and that everyone will be able to compete fairly. We welcome three (3) new Sisters: Miss Katherine J.K. Aukward (there ' s nothing wrong with her hair), Miss Deborah Lynne Herre, and Miss Claudia Shannon Rice to join in with Pi Kap fun. We also have to say goodbye to a lot of Good Friends this semester. Those leaving the Abbey playground to enter Hanging out by the keg, Jean Sparrow gives a wave to the sisters. 114 The Pi Kapp sisterB can be seen everywhere but they ' re always a driving force behind Special Olympics. Jean starts off the day with the pledge of allegiance. into the Real World: Miss Mella Attorelli, (Bathroom Gapee), Miss Jeanne Don- gieux (Now that ' s not my fault), Miss Jeanette Dupuy (President Fall ' 85, we ' ll miss your spirit and your Diana tapes), Miss Lynne T.A. Guido (we ' ll miss your whallowing especially at the Smokers), Miss Tracy Johnson (don ' t forget your Mr. Hanahan rock), and last but not least, Miss Berna- dette McMennamin (we wish you all the best of luck with your marriage.) You ' re a special group of Sisters and Friends, and we ' re gonna miss the Hell out of you. Good luck and God Bless. (Oh don ' t be afraid to send us beer money next year!) Love and Laughs, Miss Lorna Doone, Miss Kathy Lu- cey, Miss Marni McFad- den, Miss Michelle Miller, Miss Jacque Noe, Miss Sue Smith, Miss Jean Sparrow, Miss Oli- via Solis and Miss Renee Trigg. -I The Pi Kapp volleyball team celebrates after a victory over the Phi Kapp team. Sisters can be found just about anywhere, even in a quiet moment in the quad like sister Debbie Hair. Welcoming peo- ple at rush, Re- nee Trigg inter- ests people in the Pi Kapp tradition. 115 FRIENDSHIP AND SERVICE The sisters of Rho Mu, working to promote the APO prin- ciples of friendship, leadership, and service, had a truly exciting year; one that befit a tenth anniversary celebra- tion. Besides their traditional Rock-a-thon for leukemia, assisting APO in the semi-annual blood drive for the Red Cross, and Belmont-Clean-Ups, they sponsored a Secret Sisters project for the faculty and vistited the children ' s ward at Gaston Memorial Hospital in the fall. In the spring they helped APO with their Gaston Children ' s project and the Glad-Bag-a-thon in Charlotte as well as participated in the Secretarial Confercence and numerous other projects with the brotherhood. And then it was time to celebrate ten years of service in sisterhood, as sisters Patty Monte, Pen- ny Anderson, Karen Campbell, Michelle Kidd, Conni Blattler, Maryann Tyrer, Mary Ellen Varweck, Aliz Carle, Nina Rizza, Beverly Banta, Julie Washington, Gabrielle Tittler, and Patti Murphy threw their most important bash of the year. Preparing for a bright future ahead has become the watchword of the sister of Rho Mu as they hope to increase their visibility in the fields of service to their com- munity and campus. 116 117 GREEK WEEK CHAMPS An excited group. Sig Ep celebrates a Greek Week victory. Not only could they swim the butterfly, Sig Ep proved they could chug as well. The tug of war proved to be another notch in the belt of Sig Ep during Greek games. UL. Kathy Moore gives a final salute to the GH GOLDEN HEARTS The Golden Hearts are a little sisterhood associated with Sigma Phi Epsilon frater- nity. The school year of 1985-86 has been a great one for the Golden Hearts. To start off, the Golden Hearts gained fifteen new sisters, making them the largest sisterhood on the campus. In the spring, they became the Greek Week champs, placing first in five events. These included swimming, pool, volleyball, chugging, and Greek games. They took sec- ond place in the other two events, Softball and college bowl. The Golden Hearts is not only a social but also a charitable organization. They partic- ipated in the Gaston County Special Olym- pics, and a trip to the old folks home, as well as sponsoring a needy child. The sisterhood as a whole is based on love, friendship, and loyalty. And these are the qualities that the Golden Hearts of Sig- ma Phi Epsilon will alw ays strive to uphold. rinaH 119 G REEK WEEK IFC Greek Week — the sport- ing event of the year. Well, may- be not, but for the brothers at Belmont Abbey it was a long awaited moment. For one week these brothers became grueling competitors, each brother pull- ing for his own fraternity. The week started with the popular college bowl which proved to all who attended that weekends were meant for studying. The week went head to head with brothers competing in basket- ball, swimming, volleyball, and chugging with the result being a pretty even match among all of the frats. Finally, among a miriad of letter shirts, the brothers met on the soccer field for Greek Games. For many of these brothers, weeks of prepa- ration went into these games — chariots were constructed with care, pyramids were practiced to precision, and brothers read- ied themselves for the eating contest (for those with weak stomachs, we ' ll leave it at that). As the games came to a close, the brothers of Sigma Phi Epsi- lon emerged ahead of the rest. In winning Greek Games, Sig Ep became the 1986 champs. And so, the sporting event of the year came to a close. Chariots were packed away, letter shirts were aired out, disappoint- ments were forgotten, and minds were set toward Greek Week ' 87. INTER FRATERNAL COUNCIL 121 G REEK WEEK This wasn ' t your overtime battle, seventh inning stretch, or sudden death playoff but it was a Greek Games to remem- ber, at least it was for Sig E p. Losing only the college bowl to the whiz kids of Rho Mu, and softball to the hotdogs of Phi Kap, the Golden Hearts easily took the rest of the games. With the help of sixteen aquatic pledges, two pool sharks, an Olympic volleyball team and four good drinking buddies, the week boiled down to the covet- ed Greek Games. These, too, went to the girls of Sig Ep but not without a fight. So on the hottest of Sunday afternoons, the sisters battled it out through tug-of-war, a three- legged race, and through the dark of night the team trudged on. This is getting a bit dramat- ic. So what is all the athletic fervor for? The Jane Fonda aer- obic competition headed for BAC, possibly a two credit course in the art of sweat and pain (accounting 1 — bad joke), or could it be that these girls enjoy this, NO. It must be the chance to be at the social event of the year — the OSC party. It is the opportunity of a lifetime, to be able to learn dirt on some of the other sisters in truth or dare. The party was the chance to play a friendly game of Vi- king prior to tearing each oth- ers eyes out in the following day ' s mattress race. But in real- ity Greek Games gave the sis- ters a chance to be proud of their team. They were no longer sisterhoods but a group of their own, fighting for their fraterni- ty, win or lose, it was a chance to flex muscles, chant a few songs, and finally it was a chance to be a sister — and to be proud of it. ORGANIZED SISTERHOOD COUNCIL K9H IS THE CLOSING STORY MAKERS No story could ever be written without a list of characters to provide a plot. Along with its students and teachers, the Abbey has several very special characters that played a role in the 1986 year. Beginning with the Rev. Jessie Jackson who spoke in the Chi Rho House and the Church. Next, Mr. William Bennett, head of the De- partment of Education, addressed the campus. Finally, Charles Haid of the television series Hill Street Blues, gave the commencement speech to the 1986 graduating class. These characters helped to enhance the Belmont Abbey Story. % 126 ■ ■ n IV fe ' Sw USA FOR AFRICA — 45 American recording artists joined together to record We Are The World and raise millions for hunger relief in Africa. Later in the year, the two-continent Live Aid concert raised more than $70 million. LIBERTY — After nearly two years, restoration of the Statue of Liberty was completed. Rededication was scheduled for July, 1986. REFRIGERATOR — 302 lb. rookie William The Refrigerator Perry helped lead the Chicago Bears to a Super Bowl win. i-notos by AP Wide World Photos T.V. FASHION — Miami Vice was tops in T.V. and in fashion trend- setting. Stars Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas popularized casual but dressy styles in pastel colors. JAL CRASH — A Japan Air Lines plane crashed into a remote mountainside, killing a record 520 people. 1 985 was the worst year in history for air fatalities. SUMMIT — President Reagan met with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev in Geneva, Switzerland. im-im JD SLIDE — The Red Cross joined the rescue effort in Colombia after vado del Ruiz volcano erupted, causing a mud slide that killed 20,000. DRLD SERIES — Bret Saberhagen led the Kansas City Royals to tory in the World Series. Saberhagen pitched a five hitter and was med MVP for the Series. INIVERSARY — Ceremonies at the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, 2.. and a veteran march in New York City commemorated the 1 0-year niversary of U.S. withdrawal from Vietnam. CHALLENGER — The space shuttle Challenger exploded minutes after takeoff Jan. 28, 1986. All seven crew members died, including teacher Christa McAuliffe. chosen to be the first civilian in space. REAGAN — President Reagan, with his wife Nancy, gave the A-okay sign from his hospital window after undergoing surgery to remove a cancerous tumor. FAREWELL — Several great stars of sta ge and screen died during 1985, among them Orson Welles, 70; Rock Hudson, 59; and Yul Brynner, 65. Men and women of different cultures, back- grounds, majors, and experiences, this is the class of 1986. Although as varied as one ' s imagination they all have one thing in com- mon, May 17, 1986. For four years they have studied together, partied together and waited together for their final goal, graduation. Some with anticipation, some with regrets but all with the pride of being the class of 1986. As the day grew closer, preparations were made, hotels reserved caps and gowns ordered long lost relatives informed, and friendships bonded. With the completion of the dreaded comps, seniors found themselves upon the day quicker than they had hoped. As the graduating class of 86 processed down Abbey Lane for the last time, there was a common pride that bonded them. Brian Moyn- ahan was honored as Senior Class President, and John Murray as Abbey man of the year. Charles Haid, Ranko of Hill Street Blues, and commencement speaker, urged the graduates to grow in the tradition taught by the Beni- dictine Order. He left each member with the lesson of turning each moment into a positive one. Finally, the attention was turned to the graduates, and with sweaty palms and hearts of pride they filled across the platform. Dr. Dempsey reminded all that the commence- ment was not the end but the beginning. Then it was over. Some laughed, some cried, and the now Abbey Alumni packed four years of memories into the car to start their new be- ginnings. So, here for one last look, is the class of 1986. GRADUATION 1986 GRADUATION 132 AND FAMILY GRADUATION r f- w s Vjfifc - « _ J 1 — 1 J ' i «  I J 9 FJ I ' H Wjjm ft jy « £ m B afife- : v | ' J 1 i 134 AND FRIENDS 135 njirwii t . f W|5K |t ' s 12:00 in the after- ! ' g |w noon on the hottest IBlffllnf June days on Clearwater Beach. Not your typical setting to do a few yearbook stories but for this editor it ' s the per- fect spot fo a typical sto- ry. This is not a tale of a winning ball team just missing the playoffs, nor is it a fraternity story sing- ing of its great parties. It ' s an attempt to the fun students ' aturday after- E BuPAent a ation Since these are the people who will read this story, I think I have the poetic li- cense to personally thank them. First, there ' s Bill Poole, who has put up with my late deadlines and out- landish ideas. He has dri- ed out my rug, cleaned out my office and written copy. He keeps the book alive and me from going crazy, Then there ' s staff — NorjRnd the hundreds of sporAevents to document Q n Eseniors to alphabet- . She stuck with it till e end and kept me ghing. Leslie, Brenda, y and Lee who rched for stories and fures and took on the isible task of keep- ing me organized. Mi- chelle, who wanted to take pictures and ended up writing copy and carting tht book to Florida. Suite 104, who looked at pic- tures, made endless trips to. Eckerds, and are the best friends. The sisters of Fin Kap, who were always there to pose for a picture -Aev n when I didn ' t need cnem. So finally the tale came home with me for the final stretch. Thanks go to Mom and Dad who put up With an entire yearbook thrown around the house and to Krish, Brish, Katie, and Tara for looking up facts for stories, and being excited that their sister is an editor. For me, the ne- verending story is done but thanks go out to the fbey for being a great and through future s will remind every- ' fhe story which will nd. THE FINAL CHAPTER 138 139 1986 SPIRE STAFF A special thanks to all those who hot summer typing. To my famil who put u? Dr. Dempsy who keep the SpTW iMmj, Finally Story, who put up with it being so lateTrP ; - actuall it ' s over! — Maybe? elly Palms who spent a long ivingroom. Jo Father Mo and ollege, the Real Never Ending reason it ever got finished JJgi glad 140 •msmjuiMJJl 15-a JOSTENS Tn t StSPzmk