Chatham College - Cornerstone Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 146 of the 1985 volume:

CHATHAM COLLEGE CORNERSTONE acUtco t jm WOODLAND ROAD PIHSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15232 303JJOO MAHTAHO 3MOT8$I3M5IOO % ' ?i 5s i seser AiMAVjY8i iM3q HO iuaaiTR qao i ai iAjaoow nfi ( Ganges occur constantly, even it Chatham College, yet we attempt to preserve our traditions and rich heritage. As editors we have fresh ideas for the 1985 Cornerstone. Chatham even in the process of change manages to preserve impor- tant aspects untouched by time. Our goal was to capture the best memo- ries we all have experienced at Chatham and to catch a glimpse of our past. We could not include every picture, idea, or paragraph, but we hope that the Chatham community enjoys the 1985 Cornerstone as much as we enjoyed producing it. CONTENTS Seniors Educators Campus Life Special Occasions 17 57 73 97 EDITORIAL BOARD Lynette Andres Karen Schoeber Susan Salyards Korin Sokolosky ■ IgggM gl ; ' ' ■ ' •■ ■ ' t- HM« i, ■ . -v, M . ' f We don ' t need gas lights or ivied wails, or a moon-streaked Mellon lawn, ' If ' ■ ' ,%m f • -■-• ' ■I r « ' We don ' t need rainbows or splendor ' d falls, to feel ttiat we belong. For it ' s fun we ' ve had, the friends we ' ve made, along the college years, i fe - ' 4 4 V : And the long road ends and the picture blends to tell us we belong. It ' s you and I, the loss, the gain, not the silvered sky or a mapled lane 10 11 f That tells us we belong. 12 In time all gaslights and ivy, too, will be fading with out songs 13 But we ' ll remember the friends we knew, Remember we belong. 15 J •tfil J We arrived one late August morning witln so many expectations, yet so much to learn. Hectic does not come close to describ- ing that day. In a crowded two hours, we moved into our rooms, met our roommates, and attended the first of many orientation sessions. By the end of orientation and more placement tests than were humanly possible, we were ready for the Watermel- on Bash at CMU, the major portion of our social lives until we turned 21 or acquired false i.d.s. Freshman year seemed to last forever, and our first finals as college students were unforgettable. Having the caffeine shakes so badly that we had difficulty writ- ing taught us that often the best preparation was a good night ' s sleep. Unfortunately, sophomore year brought another more difficult lesson, one in self-discipline. Freshman year, we thought we learned how to survive aca- demically; sophomore year we attempted to get the most from our social lives, too. We never lost faith in ourselves and somehow learned to deal with only the task immediately at hand. And then there was Acting President, R. Claire Guthrie in her high- fashion hats, smiling at all of us while she managed to charge room fees for us to stay in our dorms during Interim. To begin our junior year, we were greeted by our new president, Rebecca Stafford, and the knowl- edge that we were almost finished with college. By second semester the infamous tutorial loomed on the horizon. Many of us practiced by writing mock proposals in Junior Seminar classes; the rest of us only imagined what lay in store. First semester, senior year seemed entirely too easy, in retrospect anyway. The difficult part was writing our proposals and surviving our fall boards. Honestly, nothing anyone ever taught prepared us for our last semester. Above and beyond all the pressure to finish our tutorials at such an early date, we received phone calls from parents casually inquiring as to the status of our job searches. Even after four years, our parents still did not understand! As we fondly look back on our four years, we will never regret our choice to attend Chatham Col- lege. We will only think how lucky we were to have been a port of it. The Class of 1985. 16 J We arrived one late August morning with so many expectations, yet so much to learn. Hectic does not come close to describ- ing that day. In a crowded two hours, we moved into our rooms, met our roommates, and attended the first of many orientation sessions. By the end of faith in ourselves and somehow learned to deal with only the task immediately at hand. And then there was Acting President. R. Claire Guthrie in her high- fashion hats, smiling at all of us while she managed to charge room fees for us to stay in our dorms during Interim. To begin our junior year, we were greeted by our new president, Rebecca Stafford, and the knowl- edge that we were almost finished with college. B ' g second semester the infamous tutorial loomed on the horizon. Many of us practiced by writing mock proposals in Junior Seminar classes; the rest of us only imagined what lay in store. orientation and more piacwneiii lybib iiiuii wuiy humanly possible, we were ready for the W on Bash at CMU, the major portion of our so until we turned 21 or acqi£edfalsei reshnnan year seemed to last fcJrevef n ouTTr ninal s college students were unforgettable. Having the caffeine shakes so badly that we rit3d£lifficullv%v:W%_ ing taught us that often the best good night ' s sleep. Unfortunately, sophomore year brought another more difficult lesson, one in self-discipline. Freshman year, we thought we learned how to survive aca- demically; sophomore year we attempted to get the most from our social lives, too. We never lost lb; swjiies: ? 5W5 ?ar eemed entirely too easy, anyway. The difficult part was writing iS and surviving our fall boards. Honestly, nothingorv yg g yyyj y pared us for our last semester. Above and beyond all the pressure to fiQish our tutorials igri an early date, we received fra l rem casually inquiring as to the e«;he3. Even after four years, our parents still did not understand! As we fondly look back on our four years, we will never regret our choice to attend Chatham Col- lege. We will only think how lucky we were to have been a part of it. The Class of 1985. 16 Submitted by Tracye Beard Only as much as I dream can I be. Valerie L. Adams Spanish Judith Ann Bajoras Biology 18 Cynthia Lee Barth Economics Tracye Gailynn Beard Communicotion Susan Rose Beil English Communication 9 Submitted by Anne Butler To know ond not to act is not to know at all. Thomas Huxley Erica Joyeth Brown Political Science Sheila Ann Bronder Management 20 Anne Elizabeth Butler Music Carmen Lorraine Cartwright Biology Leslie Camela Byrd Communication 21 Celia Lynn Cook Management Mary Jane Clergy English Deann L. Cline Communication 22 Mary Diane Damian Management Maria J. Ferri English Pinette Sofranko Deluzio Management Communication it ' s a tough job but somebody hod to do if! Submitted by Mary-Jane Clergy 23 Mary Lou Foley German Theresa Louise Freitas Management Communication Grace Gwyen Gikas Biology 24 Deborah Jill Goodman French Louise Anne Greene Psychology Submitted by Deborah Goodman Cast la vie, C ' esf la guerre, C ' esf la pomme de terre Sandra Shuart Hoyden Business . Society 25 Submitted by Nancy Jardini You gotta carry the idea you be- gan witti furttier. And you gotta tiope you ' re headed for higher ground. Bruce Springsteen Myrna Ogden Hill Political Science Allsion E. Hill Management Mary Lynn Hiter Biology 26 Kathryn Camille Horty English Tracy Anne Ingle Communication Nancy Jo Jardini l-iistory Spanisli 27 Submitted by Liza Cruzat Life is Deafii wifliouf Ad- venture! Martha Larkin Komm Psychology Management Doris Anthia Johnson Theatre Communication Debra Ann Lane Communication 28 I Linda Leasure-Maddox English Judith Ann Barnes Lutz Chemistry 29 -J k IflN |k i ■t S ' % ' 1 ▼ A S9 hASI l sS Kathleen Mahall Matta Sociology : '  • 1 .1 oil ' ' ' _ HI .- ., z ' ' . : -- ' --- i n Kathleen Ann McLachlan Biology 30 Ginger Lee Meckley Political Science Cheryl Lynn Miller German ' ' n ; A -.v J- ' - M r ' 1 V Meredith L. Michael Communication The only bad experience is fine one you didn ' t try. Submitted by Barb Sims 31 Trisha Annette Miller Communication Management Nancy Pascoe Pace Communication Laura Peragine Communication 32 Maureen Piraino Psychology Mary Margaret Rapaport International Business French Sbubmitted by Paula Ravets If you lose your head . . . don ' t buy a hat. Paula Claire Ravets Psychology 33 Submitted by Susan Salyards I have the simplest of tastes, I am always satisfied with the best. Oscar Wilde Sandra L. Richardson Management Natalie Francine Richardson Political Science Communication ' %.W ' ' ■ Nr. V J Victoria Rommel Psyctiology Blology 34 Elizabeth Rush Chemistry Susan Elizabeth Salyards Political Science 1 B Bn hIJ Susan Sauers Communication 35 Submitted by Karen Schoeber The fear of fhe Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Proverbs 9:10 Karen J. Schoeber History Kathlene F. Scheuer History Connie Marie Sherman Psyctioiogy 36 Lisa A. Sica History Christine B. Sinagra Mathematics Barbara D, Sims Psyctiology 37 Robin C. Stewart Economics Maura Virginia Sweeney Biology 38 Marta Voros Political Science Holly Lynn Venig Sociology Be patient heart, for ttiere are paper stars andptiantom dreams I still must chase. Submitted by Karin Sokolosky 39 Ann Mirian Unger Wander English Lisa Margaret Welch Psychology -d m ) Laurie Lynne Wells Management 40 4 J Iris L. Williams Management Carl Jo Winchell Chemistry Submitted by Laurie Wells A professor is one who talks in someone else ' s sleep. W.H. Auden Karen Lynn Young Management Communication With special thanl s to Davor Photo Inc. 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 • • ' ' i ' •f tooWd ' k. .  ■ Tt -f . • Tf- 50 51 53 w We, the editors of the 1985 Cornerstone year- book, would like to thank everyone for support- ing us in our effort to produce this collection of memories. We also wish to thank the following individuals and families for their support as they join us in congratulating the 1985 graduates. Without such support this yearbook would not hove become a reality. - -. 54 .«ap ' M Mr. Mrs. Robert Adams Phyllis Ambrose The family of Nancy Arm- strong Barbara Tom Bajoras, Sr. Gaither Beard, Marguerite Beard Elizabeth Riddick Mr. Mrs. E. Berman Mr. Mrs. Owen Brown Janet P. Kirlew Enes Buccllli Mr. Mrs. Robert Byrd Mr. Mrs. James George Cartwright Mr. Mrs. Roderick J. Cler- gy Mr. Mrs. James R. Damian, Jr. family Mr. Mrs. Arthur Davis, Jr. The family of Grace Gikas Pat Bill Hiter Mr. Mrs. Thomas W. Ingle Mr. Mrs. Richard Kurtz James Maddox Mr. Mrs. J.A. Matlick CO. R.A. Meckley Kathryn McLachlan Mr. Mrs. F. Robert Michael Louise K. 0. Harold Miller Robert C. Jean M. Miller Peter Nancy Peragine Mr. Mrs. Ronald Rapaport Frank Shirley Richardson Shirle B. Rush Elizabeth Salyards Genevieve Robert Schoeber Mr. Mrs. Anthony Sinagra The family of Robin Stewart Helen Michael Sokolosky Bradford J. Turner The parents of Laurie Wells Mr. Mrs. Winchell The family of Iris Williams 55 From medieval times onward college faculty have subscribed to poverty, chastitiy, and dis- obedience. Lately, however, faculty have also been subscribing to Time and The Chronicle of High- er Education. When the Chatham faculty does something twice, it ' s a tradition. Usually twice is once too often for a group of intellectuals, and so faculty traditions sometimes last only as long as a single evening. Since my arrival at the College thirty years ago, tra- ditions have come and gone as quickly as freshman who make four F ' s the first semester. Gone with or without lamentation are the following traditions: the coercion of the faculty — few of whom are nifty dancers — into chaperoning all proms, hops, and public hugging; the annual faculty play on Valen- tine ' s Day; the Chatham family dinner of faculty and students on Thanksgiving; and the receiving of gifts (golf clubs, clocks, liquor, cufflinks, brac elets) from grateful Tutorial students. Presently in the process of disappearing is the unwritten rule that no faculty member should close his or her office door when conferring with a student. This latter was a sensible rule designed to protect the faculty from predatory sophomores or Gateway students. The faculty traditions that are left are few. The facul- ty still gather on the first Tuesday of the month in Coolidge 135 to think up new rules and regulations for students and on the last day of the month to pick up their paychecks. Instructors still instruct and pro- fessors still profess. The Chatham Choir still blackmails faculty into donating things of value to the annual Auction, and at the lost official meeting of the year the faculty still votes to recommend to the Board of Trustees the granting of degrees to graduating sen- iors. 0 ' a From medieval times onward college faculty have subscribed to poverty, chostitiy, and dis- obedience. Lately, hov ever, faculty have also been subscribing to Time and The Chronicle of High- er Education. When the Chatham faculty does something tv ice, it ' s a tradition. Usually twice is once too often for a group of intellectuals, and so faculty traditions sometimes last only as long as a single evening. Since my arrival at the College thirty years ago, tra- ditions hove come and gone as quicl ly as freshman who make four F ' s the first semester. Gone withror without lamentation ore the following traditions: the coercion of the faculty — few of whom are nifty dancers — into chaperoning all proms, hops, and public hu aairKT t he annual fac ulty play on Valen- tine ' s Da the Chatham family dinner of faculty and giving, and. the receiving of gifts liquor, cufflinks, bracelets) from idfifiifa iAiAntly in the process of disappearing is the unwritten rule that no faculty lis or her office door when dent. This latter was a sensible rd ct the faculty from predatory sophomores or Gateway students. he faculty traditions that are left are few. The facul- ty still gather on the first Tuesday of the month in Coolidge 135 to think up new rules and regulations for students and on the lost day of the month to pick up their paychecks. Instructors still instruct and pro- fessors still profess. The Chatham Choir still blackmails faculty into donating things of value to the annual Auction, and at the last official meeting of the year the faculty still votes to recommend to the Board of Trustees the granting of degrees to graduating sen- iors. ■JM 3 i ||B PRESIDENT ' S MESSAGE TO THE President Rebecca Stafford 58 J : :hatham college community As I complete my sophomore year at Chatham College, I would like to pause briefly and review some of our mutual experiences over the last two years. Then, I would like to glimpse into the future and share with you some of the events that lie ahead in the next decade. In this my sophomore year at Chatham, we have faced together some exciting and challenging experiences. We have gone through the birth pangs of a new core curriculum and are now beginning to evaluate its strengths and weaknesses. We have watched the Center for Professional Develop- ment move from a paper plan to a bustling office at a truly breathtaking pace. We have witnessed the renovation of Mellon Center and the remodeling of the Chapel and have witnessed a temporary victory over the ever-present potholes. Along with curriculor and physical changes this year has come a return to tradition. For the first time in many years, a song contest was held with both student and alumna participants. This is only one of the traditions that students hope to revive, and certainly such events contribute heavily to a pervading spirit of shared interests at Chatham. We have a challenging agenda for the future. Chatham and other women ' s colleges, in order to thrive in the years ahead, must address certain issues: We must design curricula that provide both a thorough grounding in the liberal arts and a choice of academic and applied fields of study so the future manager or professional can obtain her first job. I am convinced a woman ' s ultimate career success will depend upon her communication and analytical skills; but to begin her climb, she will require technical expertise as well. We are beginning to address this issue with a new major in Information Science and Human Services Administra- tion. We must provide a smooth transition from our supportive college environment to the colder, harsher outside climate of business and the professions. Graduates of Chatham must have internship experience in their fields, ties to mentors, and leadership skills essential to convince employers that they are outstanding candi- dates for future success. We have a special mission to provide education not only for tradionol-oge stu- dents, but for that large group of women who are returning to the career world or are just beginning careers which they deferred to raise families. We have an obligation as well to provide professional training for women who want to rise above dead-end jobs or change careers. It is these women who need most the supportive environment that is so uniquely provided by the women ' s colleges. If we have a major academic deficiency, it is the depth and breadth of aca- demic programming we con provide. Students must take advantage of our cross-registration arrangements with other colleges and universities to provide cooperative academic programs so that the fields which we are too small to cover adequately with our own resources are still readily available. It is my firm conviction that the Chatham community together will prove more than adequate to meet these challenges. We will continue to build on the tradition of excellence established by the founders of the College back in 1869 and look forward to another century of educating women to serve in executive and professional careers, volunteer leadership roles, and as wives and mothers. Rebecca Stafford President 59 Wilbrd E. Arnett, Philosophy Richard L. Barnett, French Valentino K. Barsom, Russian 60 Joanne Burley, Education Jerry L. Caplan, Art Carol Caraway, Philosoptiy 61 David W. Carter, Mathematics Janice W. Carver, Information Science m -jn Douglas C. Ctiaffey, Political Science Norman W. Climura, Biology Emily Cohen, Communications 62 Marvin Keen Compher, Biology Robert J. Cooley, Communications 1 Marie D. Connolly, Economics IVIanagement -■■ it... L lit i W . ' - - ' - ' Sl ll M R 5i ' ... i, , Louis P. Coyner, Music Lynne Curtis, Psychology John W. Cummins, fng s i 63 Karen Dajani, Communications Dorothy Donnelly, Political Science Steven H. Gerson, Economics . Management Amy Golohny, Art 64 Conrad M. Hess, Biology Sharon E. Jackiw, German 1. ' .. Mildred Lawson, English William Lenz, English Helen Mary Micco, Information Science 65 Mono Mukungurutse, Sociology Priscilla Drake Older, Sociology Janet Palka, Biology ' ' . 66 Linda W. Rosenzweig, Education Rob Ruck, History p ! Arthur G. Smith, l-listory 67 Kenneth B. Taylor, Economics Management David J. Vanderah, Chemistry Diane K. Wal efield, Chemistry 68 HI Emma T. Lucas, Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs William L, Dillon, Vice President for Finance Mary L. Solomon, Executive Secretary to ttie President Mary A, Sheehan, Executive Assistant to ttie President 69 Lori Marcu, Director of Internships Cheryl Finley, Director for Career Placement Michael Bonanno, Director of Student Activities Christy WauzzinskI, Lorna Anema, Celeste Hanna, Mary Kaye Soriano, Joan Wahler, Head Residents 70 Sue Brennan. Barbara Palmer, Deborah Twordy Office of Admissions Deborah Rupert Mary Cacali, Office of Financial Aid Di ck Walters, Cliief of Security 71  y J Stored in Jennie King Mellon Library are year- bool s and handbooks from days of old — some date to the early 1920 ' s. But of more than local interest, these school publications uncon- sciously echo the social climate of the times they document. Most feature quaint turn-of-the-century photographs, older, simpler versions of the campus, and tight rows of grinning women in high collars and button-up shoes. Equally fascinating are the pages of strict rules and must-do ' s, the majority of which we would find impossible to swallow without chuck- ling, and guidelines for proper behavior and eti- quette which seem trivial, unreasonable, and have 1959 written all over the place. How horrible an- cient, we conclude. In 1925, Chatham students were not permitted to leave their rooms after 10:15 p.m. and failure to make one ' s bed by 8:30 a.m. warranted a repri- mand. Also . . . Each student must be present at breakfast un- less ill. Shie may come Into ttie dining room be- tween 7:35 and 7:45 a.m. Ifstie Is not at break- fast the nurse will visit her, and have breakfast taken to her . . . A student may go to and from dances (or) concerts In private cars or taxis, but unless she has a destination In view she may not drive with a man In the evening without a chaperone. The College approved some local restaurants for dancing; students were allowed to sing in the din- ing room, but addressing the maid while a professor or guest was present represented a shocking breach of propriety. In later years things lightened up . . . well, a little. In 1943 telephone conversations were limited to five minutes. Handbooks from the 1950 ' s prescribed that hair must be groomed at all times to reflect impor- tant personal qualities and an attractive manner. The infirmary listed procedures in 1961 that obedient students were expected to follow — one require- ment was the daily check-in with the infirmary scale: Weight must be recorded. For purposes of conve- nience, the scale was available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Ten years later, only female guests were permitted to visit overnight with Chatham friends. The following year the parietal policy was issued and remains in effect to the present day. These brief notes and regulations furnish us with only a secondhand, remote understanding of Chatham life as it stood in the past. And now? , . . Time to sit bock and breathe a sigh of relief. 72 STo ed in Jerv jbrary are year- Dooks and : _ _ days of old — some dote to the early 1920 ' s But of more than ■: jncon- si _ , _ rnes they docume: ♦ turn-of-the-century r fast, the nurse will visit her. andtiave breakfast taken to her . . . A student may go to and from dances (or) concerts in private cars or taxis, but unless she has a destination in view she may not drive with a man in the evening without a chaperone. The College approved some local restaurants fc dancing, students were allowed to sing in the din- ing room, but addressing the maid while a professor or guest was present represented a shocking breach of propriety. In later years things lightened up . . . well, a little! li 1943 telephone conversations were limited to five minutes. Handbooks from the 1950 ' s prescribed that hair must be groomed at all times to reflect impor i AiifiidBaiiaitiAMttite i ttractive manner button-up shoes. Equally fascinating c 3=IM ' OGit , vjr ' tO ling, and guidelines for ; cient. we conclude In 1925, Chatham stuaems were r.cT pe. ' rrinrea to leave their rooms after 10 15 p.m. and failure to make one ' s bed by 8:30 a.m. warranted a repri- mand Also . Each student must be present at breakfast un- less ill. She may come into the dining room be- tween 7 35 and 7 45 am If she is not at break- ifirm ryjistedprocedures in 1961 that obedier xqbcted to follow — one requirt check-in with the infirmary seal mi mmmmM9mfmmm mif0tm purposes of convf nence, the scale was av ailable from 8 a.m. to 8 p r [e years later, ol W ale guests were permitte imChatham friends. The followi ' polcy was issued and reman effect to the present day. These brief notes and regulations furnish us with or a secondhand, remote understanding of Chatha.- life as it stood in the past. And now? , . . Time to sit back and breathe a sigh of relief. 72 HOMES AWAY FROM HOME Fickes Hall Fickes Hall was once the private residence of Edwin Stanton Fickes who was born in 1872 in Steuben- ville, Ohio. Fickes was an associ- ate of the Aluminum Company of America, and it was there he be- came a financial success. He was a civil engineer, a vice president, a director, and eventually a sen- ior vice president. He was consid- ered a leading authority in the aluminum industry. After Mr. Fickes ' death in 1943, the home was donated to Chatham Col- lege. In 1946, the hall was ex- panded so that over 100 students could be housed. 74 Laughlin Hall The famous Laughlin family of Jones and Laughlin Steel came to Pittsburgh in 1819. Laughlin House was built in 1913, approximately at the same time the Rea and Benedum estates were being es- tablished. The families of Wood- land Road were very close, and to emphasize the connection, the house is named for Marjory Rea Laughlin. She was the daughter of William Rea, who lived just two houses down the road. That par- ticular house is now known as Beatty House. After the death of her husband in the 1950s, Mrs. Laughlin lived in the house with companion-borders who were Chatham students. Her home was given to Chatham formally in 1967, 75 Rea House The lovely red brick resi- dence that sits next to the stately Loughlin Manor was once the home of James and Julia Rea. Along with Benedum and Laughlin, Rea House was built around 1913 and remained a private resi- dence until Julia Rea ' s death in 1965. Until last year, the home was decorated by James Rea ' s prize catch, a Caribou, until it mysteriously disappeared. This familiar face, known to many as George, will be missed sadly by all. 76 I Dilworth Hall rtx it t ITB H H Wk.M !i ' A ' 1 Dilworth Hall, named after Joseph Dilworth one of the founders of the Pennsylvania Fennale College, was built in 1959 on what use to be the Mellon orchard. In 1982 Dil- worth became Chatham ' s first co-ed dorm by permit- ting men to live on our cam- pus. 77 c Woodland Hall Before Anderson Dining Hall was added to Mellon Center, the cafeteria was located in what we know as Woodland Playroom and the Art Center. Woodland is the largest dorm on campus and houses the infirmary, which was donated by Miss Grace Anderson, class of 1894. 78 79 Spring Weekend ■ t 1 80 81 82 ' % ' 1 - f i- J 1 ? 84 85 Faculty Member ' s Point of View Yearbook editors are always opti- mistic types. Hove you noticed that? They always write that they hope you enjoy reading the book as much as they enjoyed putting it together. Do they really hope so? Do they hope that you ' ll squabble constantly with your best friends, in your dotage, as you sit astounded at the lengths of skirts or styles of hair? Do they really hope you stay up all night for three weeks trying to find col- leagues who will turn in promised pictures and overdue text? I hope they are more charitable folks than that. It isn ' t that their time and anguish are wasted, not by a long shot. Every time I move, for example, I leaf through old yearbooks from two high schools and two universi- ties. I can never remember the name of that smashing woman who played Lady Macbeth or the hysterical fellow in the mouse out- fit for Cinderella. There was a guy from my hometown I used to beat at squash, but he ' s lost, too. Those collective photos of the Debate Team and the Track Squad might as well be even more blurred than they are, though, for all the faces I recognize. The faculty are different, they re- main indelible, more or less. The ones who won Nobel Prizes I ' ve seen recently in the newspapers. The ones who ' ve died I read about in the alumni magazine. The ones who had the insight to give me As and the brutality to give me Ds, they ' re pretty clear, too. There ' s one who married the bishop ' s daughter and another who married a woman in my Pub- lic Policy class (she became a presidential advisor of some kind). But the Chatham yearbooks are another matter. Those take a while. There are always the Tu- tees, remembered with, I sup- pose, the same mixed emotions as they remember Tutors ... or do the memories actually get a little rosier with time? Here ' s one who marched with us against the war . . . and who married an army offi- cer. And another whose term pa- per was a one-page collage; not bad mind you, but still only one page (she was raising hogs, last I heard). And another sat in our liv- ing room for a whole spring vaca- tion in the Lotus position, claiming she was meditating the outline of her Tutorial which she was certain she would write just as soon as she got back into the dorm. And she did. Hhmm. If the truth be told, I really enjoy yearbooks even more than the editors did. Don Adam 86 Organizations Chafham Student Government: Tracy Ingle, President Maureen Piraino, Jenni- fer Turner. Mary Jane Clergy, Administrative Vice President Ginger Meckley, TreasurerMary Hiter, Activities Vice PresidentUst} Welch, Secretary Laura Pero- gine, Jean Weir. Mortar Board: Linda Leasure-Maddox, H stor on Doris Johnson, SeCTetarK Karen Vulvin, Pub cofens Barb Sims, Treasurer Judy Bajoras, Mary Lou Foley, Vice President Kathlene Scheuer, Maria Ferri, Cindy Barth, 88 Judicial Board: Sarah Campbell, President Karen Schoeber. Maura Sweeney, Carolyn Williams, Secretary Treasuer Susan Salyards, Linda Stewart, Karin Sokolosky, -y Social Board: Margo Hiller, Julie Kanoff, Mimi Leonard, Michele Goslin. News Video Club: Tracye Beard, Patty Schwartz, Karen Jackson, Eloine Mellon, Natalie Richardson, Molly Evans, Susan Sauers. 89 Senior Class officers: Tracy Ingle, Mary Jane Clergy, Maria Ferri. The Senior Class 90 Sophomore Class officers: Jean Weir, Erica Taylor, Kitty Crowley Freshman Class officers: Ellen Kreger, Anno Bronder, Sarah Erwin 91 Christian Fellowship: Erica Taylor, Carolyn Williams, Jewel Hendrix, Laurie Shaffer, Lisa Owens Foose, Roxanne Pope, Wendy Knapp Leah Popham. Black Student Union: Betty Clark, Tammy Washington, Gerthy Jean-Louis, Dominic Delacruz, Monique Edwards, Darlin Terrell, Yolanda Lake, Maria Jones, Sharyn Thompson, Tern Howard, Dienye Audieffren, Lisa Everett. 92 ChemisfryClub:Mary Scyocurka, Sue Beresnyak.Jenise Johnson, Biology Club: Maura Sweeney, Judy Bajoros, Kathy Julie Ann Stevens, McLochlan, Phi Gamma Nu: Lisa Hendricksen, Karen Vulin, Irish Miller, JoAnn Robb, Jennifer Vickers, Pam Hess, Natalie Richardson. Robin Ambrose, Liza Cruzat, Allison Hill, Carolyn Garland. Michele Goslln. Corley Olds, 93 94 95 cJi ' Seventy years ago the ten members of the Senior Class of Chatham College, then PCW, established i a tradition by publishing the College ' s first year- book, The Pennsylvanian. Their class history, included in the yearbook, expressed their pride. ' ' One might list indefinitely ttie illustrious deeds of this class. But we have proven, I think, our worthiness for immortality by this one achievement alone — the production of the first yearbook in the history of The Pennsylvania College for Women. May it stand as a testimonial of the undying love and pride we have for our Alma Mater, and as a small evidence of the greater things we hope to achieve without the realms of college halls. In 1915, the College was rich with tradition, The Class of ' 15, besides studying Greek, Latin, history, and eco- nomics, instituted Moving-Up Day (now Closing Convo- cation), and the Big-Little Sister program, to odd to a monthly newspaper and Student Government. There were various organizations, including the Glee Club, Mandolin Club, German Club, Dramatic Club, Literary Club, and YWCA. The Athletic Club organized teams for baseball, basketball, hockey and tennis. Delta Sig- ma, founded in 1910, was the forerunner of Mortar Board. Dances and class teas were popular events, and spectacular May Day pageants attracted the general community to the College campus. Later tra- ditions included Song Contest (begun in 1921), Fresh- man Entertainment, Candlelight Service, Faculty Enter- tainment, Mountain Day (1924), Fickes Eggnog, Winter ■ and Spring Proms, Toe-Dabbling Day, and Spring i Weekend. i Traditions have come and gone with changes in our society. Their common denominator is that they have served to bring Chatham women together in shared experiences, cementing a bond between them that has often strengthened as the years have passed. 96 ' Seventy years ago the ten members of the Seme Class of Chathom College, then PCW, establlshe , a tradition by publishing the College ' s first year book. The Pennsylvanian. Their class history, included ir the yearbook, expressed their pride. One might lis- indefinitely ttie illustrious deeds of this class. But wv have proven. I think, our worthiness for immortality to.; this one achievement alone — the production of th(: first yearbook in the history of The Pennsylvania Collegt for Women. Ivlay it stand as a testimonial of the undying love and pride we have for our Alma lylater, and as c small evidence of the greater things we hope tc achieve without the realms of college halls. esi 8MOI2AOOCE; (■■with tradition. The Class oi ' Latin, history, and eco; ;ay (now Closing Convo- fer program, to add to c lOHTflF fl WfpopSrtinfWTOCfent Government. There A ere various oraonizations, including the Glee Club ' %_f %Tdolin lu_b Club, Dramatic Club, Literarv he Athletic Club organized team ' ; dWdf, DQskelkall, hockey and tennis. Delta Sig . ma, founded in 1910, was the forerunner of Morto ' Board. Dances and class teas were popular events and spectacular May Day pageants attracted the. general community to the College campus. Later tra- ditions included Song Contest (begun in 1921), Fresh man Entertainment, Candlelight Service, Faculty Enter •Qinment, Mountain Day (1924), Fickes Eggnog, Winte ' and Spring Proms, Toe-Dabbling Day, and Spring Weekend. Traditions have come and gone with changes in ou society. Their common denominator is that they have served to bring Chatham women together in sharec experiences, cementing a bond between them tha ' has often strengthened as the years have passed. 96 TRADITIONAL HALLOWEEN DINNER Each year the students anxiously await the annual Halloween dinner, one of the favorite traditions at Chatham. Everyone looks forward to the special meal, to dressing up, and to prancing around the cafete- ria for the judging of costumes. Of- ten faculty and staff members join the students for dinner or act as judges. This festive occasion is just one of the many ways tradition lives on at Chatham, 99 Parents ' Weekend Chatham hosted its annual Par- ents ' Weekend with a theme of tradition. Activities included an evening of musical entertain- ment, a faculty dinner with stu- dents and their guests, and an in- terdenominational service. The weekend proved to be a great way to familiarize parents with the college lives of their daughters. 100 -.- p llk_ 101 Thanksgiving A li 1. 102 Thanksgiving Dinner at Chat- liann is a highpoint of the year. As in the past, stu- dents, friends, and faculty enjoyed the traditional Thanksgiving Feast in an at- mosphere of elegance and w armth. This year ' s dinner v as enhanced by the sooth- ing nnusic of a local jazz en- semble. 103 104 Fickes Eggnog In keeping with the tradition of years past, Chatham rang in the holiday season with good cheer at the Fickes Eggnog Celebra- tion. The spirit of the season was evident in Dr. Cummins ' reading of Twos the Night Before Christmas. As usual, friends gathered in their holiday garb to shore in the spirit of the season with a toast of egg- nog. L ' - ' vi M I S M 1 . .,Jf - I ' H l 1 i 105 Candlelight 106 In the Chatham tradition. Candle- light Service heralded the coming ot the winter solstice and its sol- emn feasts. The chapel was ag- low with the light of candles, the echo of readings, and the rejoic- ing of songs. Everyone present left with an air of peace and joy and the feeling of good will. 107 Social Events j 108 Social Board had a successful year planning dances and events that drew large crowds to the Chatham campus. The new offi- cers, who took office in February, were granted the largest budget allocation in Chatham ' s history. Their goal of attracting area col- lege students to the campus cre- ated on improved social atmo- sphere. They are lool ing forward to adding more creative ideas to next year ' s social calendar. 109 All the world ' s a stage The Drama department brought two plays to Chatham ' s stage this year. Mark Stevenson direct- ed George Orwell ' s Animal Farm. Adapted by Nel- son Bond from Orwell ' s novel, the play is set on an English farm taken over by animals. Orwell ' s political allegory is presented through staged actions and dramatic readings. Janet Fanale, Jannie Wolff, Ellen Moore, Susan Louise Lockey, Cheryl Miller, Helen Meade, and Chris Kuhl starred in the play. Patricia Montley directed Dusa Fish, Sfas, and Vi, a play by Pom Gems which features four roomates: a divorced mother attempting to find her children, an upper class political activist, a physical therapist by day, hooker by night, and an anorexic flower child. The play dealt with each woman attempting to find her own identity and starred Lesli Pushkin, Jannie Wolff, Sarah Erwin, and Janet Fanale. 110 Superwoman By Doris Johnsonl D.J. wrote and directed Superwo- man, which took place on campus on February 20 and 30 in the Wood- land Playroom. The production dealt with aspects of how women relate to men, children, relatives, co-work- ers, and each other when confront- ed with climbing the career ladder. The cast included: Donna Bigenho, Michael Bonanno, Kamiloh Aisha Lu- cas, Sue Tosko, and Laurie Wells. 112 Shoot-A-Group Don ' t Shoe Have A Fetish? Lesley Kelly, Cathy Hewitt, Mary Cacali, Kristen Varrelman, Jane Kennedy, Pottle Schwartz The Cornerstone initiated a new tradition this year with shoot-a- group. Shoot-a-group is a way tor individuals to get as crazy as they want or as serious. For classes, friends, organizations, and travel companions, shoot-a-group is ideal tor capturing a group in a memorable shot. Although the re- sponse was minimal, those in- volved had fun. It is hoped in the future that this new tradition will be continued. } ?L Brew Crew ' 85 Lisa Welch, Mary Jane Clergy, Kathy McLochlon, Mary Matlick, Judy Bajoras, Laura Peragine, Tracy Ingle, Jean Weir, Maria Lepre, Liz Rush; standing — Carl Winchell, Val Adams, Carmen Cartwright, Grace Gikas, Maura Sweeney, Jackie McDonald, Mary Hiter, Julie Kent. 113 No More Mr. Nice Guy Lyn Andres, Susan Salyards, Itch. Karen Schoeber, Karin Sokolosky L.A. or Bust Bonnie Carlson, Kathlene Scheuer Lindsay Ladies Sue Pure, Daniella Linkewar, Cathie Coats, Alice Adams, Mary Jane Sisk, Peggy Donaldson, Lili Popovski, Michelle McPhatter, Julie Aaron 114 The Black Godfather and Crew Muggsy the Card Shark Sandy Richardson, Bubbles Dannie Bigenho, Godfather D J , Louie the Press Shellie Kolavic, Guido the Fag Louise Green Love is the Gateway to Peace Nancy Pace, Karen Vulin, Corley Olds, Ginger Mecl iey, Robin Stewart, Linda Leasure-Maddox 115 % ' 4 ' 1 555  .«. in- ' 1 uw X «Oi . .«u ia «SyiP S: ' i i. . - ' ' . ' •a isnBy:aB .5 T «i ' -- I ?H -c .1 ' U ' sm ' .1 -a i k ' J : ' ik .f :fv Ir! : e!tfi ' - ' M r ., r - ' ' ' C ' 5 «N 5 ' i •Si, . ' i , t.: - ■? -V 122 , 1 jfl lfl wl 4irt?w Ki! ■H K 1 H3j 1 - r- PIIIJJIIIJ [LoJ 124 125 A fragile thread hangs between life and death; the beginning and end of our exis- tence as we know it. And yet, we blindly tread along as if able to transcend our ultimate destiny. The hourglass will empty, Thoreau, in his book Walden, shares a similar message, Oh God, to reach the point of death only to find that you have not lived at all, To my Chatham friends: Live your lives in daily awareness that each moment sings a new song. Dare to open your eyes, minds and hearts. Listen to the wind in the wheat. Touch the broken lives of those in need. Learn to inhale life. May your hearts be focused upon the simple things. And may you feel energized with the opportunity to start a new day, Mike Bonanno 74 u 4d Alice Adams Judy Bojoras Beth Borbuto Mike Bonanno Anna Bronder Lisa Cordyn Carmen Cartwrig ht Mary Jane Clergy Kitty Crowley Dr, John Cummins Felicia Dolson Molly Evans Karen Jamrose Lesley Kelly Kallie Koure Ellen Kreger Debbie Lane Mimi Leonard Maria Lepre Library Archives Andrea Lockerman Ginger Meckley Elaine Mellon Doris Ross Maura Sweeney Erica Taylor Jean Weir Carolyn Williams Sharon Yeschke Literary Advisor — Dr. Donald G. Adam Staff Advisor — Lorna Anema l-ierff Jones Representative — C.T. JVliller The Editors of the 1985 Cornerstone wish to thank everyone for their dedication to and involvement in the yearbook ' s production. Thanks again! 126 127 While building dreams anew. Seeking for all that ' s true. Our Alma IVIater, we pledge our faith in you. Like cornerstones of temples. Polished and gleaming, strong, and secure. We ' ll shape our lives to be. Mansions of beauty to endure.