Chatham College - Cornerstone Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1986 volume:

People continuously move in and out of a college and the yearbook staff attempts to record this flux. This fall, the class of 1989 arrived along v ith ten new professors. The computer center expanded, the CPD started, and Benedum Hall was condomini- mized. A faculty student football game kicked off Parents ' Weekend and ARA blessed us by holding back the greenbean casserole, offering homemade waffles in- stead. The Gateways battled smoking privi- leges and the faculty still sat at the same cafeteria window table at noon. 1986 was the year of tutorial schedules ending with an award button. Once again, a senior class pre- pares for the realm of corporate baracudas, or the deeper pastures of post graduate study. So, here is the 1 986 Cornerstone which hopefully pictures the people who made the year here memorable. Page 2, for left: Chris Kuhl snow sculpting. Bottom left: Is it live or is ARA? Page 2, top: Bryn and Betty — hallway confrontation. Abovi Jerry Caplon strikes again with environmental sculpture from h Interim class. Far right: Three down, one to go: Mary Beth Belsito ( Opening Convocation. Top right, top: This Music Man was nevf quite like this. Middle right: Yolondo Lake in transit. Bottom: Cand Jordan and Professor Emeritus, Dr. Seuss ' cuddly character. J ji« fc.. i ' Campus life is a catch-all expression, casually tossed around in conversation as if the speaker had grown numb to its implica- tions. Don ' t be fooled: to a past or present student, ' ' college is connotative. Events both ordinary and bizarre spring to mind — end- less registration forms and forgotten late nights. Hov do you define ' ' campus life tan- gibly enough for everyone, whether they are sentimental or not? There is no absolute. Chatham students are Gateway or Tradition- al; Brahms to Top Forty to alternative radio,- NYC to Ruraltown to Europe; from Buhl Hall lab hermits to budding painters. We can gab with near-strangers about final week blues while shared dormitories and dinners pro- mote the most unlikely friendships. But why define campus life rigidly and, in the process, pick and choose memories for someone, when you can savor memories simultaneously, ava- lanche-style? Let the words and photos of this book be catalysts; open to a random page or seek a familiar face. The jogged memories ore personal kaleidoscopes; with each subse- quent viewing, the colors change. H ■([ Vof« ' aK£ rf ' C- .«BI« i, U ( A m-ti - .- ' . Rebecca Stafford, President of Chatham College 20 mas J. Hershberger, Vice President for Academic Emma T. Lucas, Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs lirs Marjorie Harrison, Dean of Student Affairs William L. Dillon, Vice President for Finance Donald G. Adam, English William H. Aiken, Philosophy William A. Beck, Mathematics 22 Susan Berkowitz, Sociology Timothy Bennett, German Joanne Burley, Education 23 James R. Bush, Mathematics Gillian Cannell, Art History m AM- 111 Hi .r r « Jerry L. Caplan, Art Douglas C. Chaffey, Political Science 24 Marvin Keen Compher, Biology Marie D. Connolly, Economics Management Robert J. Cooley, Communications 25 John W. Cummins, English Lynne Curtis, Psychology Shekhar Deshpande, Communications Karen Dajani, Communications 26 Steven H. Gerson, Economics Management Conrad M. Hess, Biology 27 Ericka King, Political Science Mary Kostalas, Biology 28 Frank M. Lackner, Psychology Lisa Lambert, Biology Mildred Lawson, English 29 William Lenz, English Barbara Massey, Philosophy I t Helen Mary Micco, Information Science Christina W. Michelmore, History 30 ;,-.y 4 «ia1 M? ' ' JV ' - I 1 Pat Montley Mark Stevenson, Drama Felice Newman, Communications M LeRoy Qucshie, Human Services Vivien C. Richman, Education Margaret Ross, Music Linda W. Rosenzweig, Education Rob Ruck, History 32 BIythe Runsdorf, Economics Management Henry D. Spinelli, Music Sandra Sterner, English 33 Audrey Trojanowski, Dance Diane Wakefield, Chemistry James L. Williams, Chemistry Margarita Winikoff, Spanish 34 Joseph A. Wister, Psychology Jerzy S. Zderkowski, Economics Management 35 Janet Becker, Registrar Kathy Dean, Director of Student Activities Norma Dubin, Gateway Program Counselor Marilyn Erwin, Director of Publications 36 ' • % 4 Elissa Hirsh, Director of Counseling Lori Marcu, Director of internstiips 37 5 1« ,, 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 12 13 M 15 16 2021 22 23 25 26 27 28 a • MMMMMMMMMMNW Janet L. Walker, Director of Center for Professional Develop- ment Mike Zaydak, Debbi Lane, Kathy Crookston, Computer Services Dick Walters, Ctiief of Security I V ' Alice Adams Peggy Donaldson, Alumne Relations 38 Loretta Conklin Dolores Walsh, Post Office Gloria Swazak Ruth Grimm, Bookstore k 39 40 ■ M5 ♦ % new beginnings Opening Convocation, held in the Chapel on September twelfth, formally welcomed first-time and returning students to Chatham. A community event, Convo- cation signals the start of the new school term, particularly honormg freshmen and graduatmg seniors. President Stafford gave a traditional welcome address, outlining her hopes for a productive and dynamic year at Chatham. Both the faculty and seniors filed into the Chapel wearing caps and gowns in anticipation of May ' s gradu- ation. Freshmen scholarships were an- nounced and alumnae presented class colors to the freshmen class. It was an atmosphere charged with not only high expectations but comraderie, as students and faculty mingled, chaffer- ing eagerly. 44 45 partners: Chatham its alumnae Over the years, an important partnership has developed between Chatham and its alumnae — through the college years of learning and growing and through the post-graduate years of personal and professional achievement. The bonds of shared experience stay in- tact in spite of the distance and years that separate. Reunion ' 85 marked the inauguration of Phase II of the Capital Campaign. Activities included an alum- nae art exhibit; a look inside the new Center for Professional Development; Theatre Department and a Sunday brunch. The class of 1935 held its 50th reunion. 46 47 bumblebees and groucho mar Halloween indulges the child in everyone, and the Chatham community is no exception. Faculty, staff, friends and especially students pool resources to make the most of the day. Halloween dinner initiates the fun with a costume parade and contest, |udged by faculty mem- bers who are costumed themselves — who can forget Dr. Cummins ' stint as Miami Vice ' s Don Johnson? All manner of costumes are represented, from classic witches to the legendary ' ' quad pgger. Private parties and dances extend the deviltry into the wee hours. More mobile Chatham students pursue that old standby, trick-or-treating. catch that Chatham spirit ear Ms. Dean: Please reserve two tickets for next year ' s Parents Weekend Bowl. If all you fiave left at tfiis late date are end zone seats, please try to place us in tfie upper rows. We were impressed that tfie first ever Parents Weekend Bowl could feature football teams as prominent as tfie nation- ally known Reds versus tfie Yellows. What a powerful attraction!! Our eyes still mist a bit as the melodic strains of the Alma Mater, as performed by the Kazoo Khorus and the Khatham Khoir, linger in our mind ' s eye (or earl. And how magnificently the Magnificent Marching One-hlundred (minus a few) Chatham College Band performed their magnificent performance! The skill of the cheerleaders in main- taining their individuality while executing their coordinated routines was particular- ly refreshing. George Gee made us believe we were in a ballroom. He pleasantly called up memories of holding your partner and dancing cheek to cheek. Wouldn ' t it be great to have the talent of Shorts Rogers. He was great! All in all, it was fun. Sincerely yours, Mr. Mrs. Imma Parent % ' ..:i ' :«r - r i ' L ' a ' jLUi BE- • ' C ' ' . . .,., ' ■•¥ iesJ«2 i. 52 tur The popular Thanksgiving Dinner, an annual, much-anticipated event at Chatham, is held every November in the Anderson Dining Hall. Students arrive in formal attire, often inviting guests to join them at their reserved tables. The tables seat eight people, often students with fam- ily or friends in tow. Entertainment is provided, and the ARA staff waits on the tables, serving the traditional tur- key with stuffing, with various side dishes. This year ' s meal included a pineapple-half, rolls, asparagus and sweet potatoes. Apple pie for dessert topped off the banquet; the dinner guests could then relax and enjoy the singer Brandy and her band. The friendly atmosphere enabled students to forget college ' s responsibilities tem- porarily while enjoying a family tradi- tion with the Chatham community. 55 gong show ' s controlled anarchy When one thinks of Mortar Board, images of books and academic regalia usu- ally come to mind; this image was shat- tered in November, however, when Mortar Board sponsored the first an- nual Gong Show. The participants dis- played many varied and questionable talents. The distinguished panel of fac- ulty judges included Dr. Bennett, Dr. Cummins, Dr. Lambert and Dr. Runs- dorf. The acts were judged on origi- nality, professionalism (or lack of it) and audience response. On the serious side, Jill Hood and Bettina Cornell dis- played their vocal talents, while com- edy acts featured over twenty per- formers. After all was said and gonged, Susan Matties emerged vic- torious for her interpretation of televi- sion commercials. Although this was Mortar Board ' s first attempt at orga- nized zaniness, the audience enjoyed the glimpse at the other side of the Chatham student body. 56 57 we ' re gonna win this time Although we sang u rousing rendition of DooWah Ditty before each game, we didn t always win — can you believe it? In fact, there might hove been only one lone victory. But with Grace Birming- ham as our coach, we learned a lot about hockey and life. The losses didn ' t seem to matter so much. We always managed to have fun even after trying gomes with opposing teams ' coaches as officials (talk about fair play)! It is doubtful whether or not local Long John Silver ' s restaurants will ever want to see us again because of our antics; this is just fine with us, how- ever. The Chatham field hockey team never looks back; we move forward. With a growing spirit, experience and style, we are planning our next sea- son. See you then. Front Row: S. Erwin, D. Ross, I. Yelson, L. Mascetta Back Row: L. Reel, Q. Jackson, C. Clarke, E. Taylor, J. Mowaf, C. DelPoine, R. Ross, M. Lepre 59 ■ cfiefr of Angels ' ■ - lit only by candlefbme ' sparks a reminiscience of friends and learning. Tfieir song and season lend a unique perspective ! i. to. memories. woman smiles in the audience, ' ....otion here is contagious If ■■ and a child catches her glow. Candlelight is a dreamer ' s paradise sparking the imagination. It is a fitting end to the semester, and an inspiring beginning for the next. Christmas Around the World ' iSM L ' w no turning back — black week ' 86 During the week of February 15- 22, Chatham College was im- mersed in black history and culture as the Black Student Union em- barked upon Not Turning Back, its celebration of Black Heritage Week 1986. Since February was national Black hlistory Month Black FHeritage Week commemorated those famous black Americans who have contribut ed to the advancement of their race nation and the world through science art, music, politics and technology During the week, Chatham students faculty and staff attended various lee tures and presentations highlighting black America, past, present and fu- ture. Such events included song in the chapel with the Pentecostal Temple Church and a lecture by Pastor Loran E. Mann, a screening of Raisin in the Sun, a fashion show, dinner and dance, and a concluding speech by the Senior Editor of Essence Maga- zine, Elaine Ray, a Chatham alumna. 62 63 Softball 64 • 65 theatre lif e ' s a beach! 68 69 gateway association minor bird 70 social board judicial board computer club S6 l ...£fe ; , • , biology society mortar board 73 74 75 f WPmI . «- i U AH r h J ' V J - Graduation 19 86 Congratulations Class of 1986 Mr. and Mrs. James George Cartwright Mr. and Mrs. Wells Bradford J. Turner Mom, Steve, Bobby, Adam, and Katy Helen and Michael Sokowsky Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Simagra Geneviere and Robert Schoeber Phyllis Ambrose Mr. and Mrs. Beard and Elizabeth Riddick Mr. and Mrs. E. Berman Mr. and Mrs. Owen Brown and Janet P. Kirlew Mrs. Enes Buccilli Mr. and Mrs. Robert Byrd James R. Damian, Jr. and Family Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Davis, Jr. Pat and Bill Hiter Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Ingle Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kurtz James Maddox Mr. and Mrs. T.A. Mattick | CO. and R.A. Meckley Mr. and Mrs. F. Robert Michael Robert C. and Jean M. Miller C. Harold and Louise K. Miller Peter and Nancy Peragine Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Rapaport Frank and Shirley Richardson Shirle B. Rush Elizabeth Solyards ■ '  Tr« : -t;; 0.. Maryam Ahmad, French York, PA Lynette Andres, Mathematics Pittsburgh, PA -jgfeiia - .,_ Anita Marie Andros, Communications Latrobe, PA Yasuko Ariga, Psychology Pittsburgh, PA 82 Holly B. Armstrong, Management Pittsburgh, PA Jennifer H. Armstrong, Biology-Psychology Kirtland, OH 83 Mary Elizabeth Belsito, English Pittsburgh, PA Karoline Bogar, Biology Bethel Park, PA Sarah Gardner Campbell, Information Science Greenburg, PA Anita Chopra, Chemistry Pittsburgh, PA 85 Betty Jean Clark, Management Las Vegas, NV Marcia J. Clark, Management McMurroy, PA Gertrude M. Clements, German Studies New Kensington, PA Christy Davis, Political Science Cleveland, OH Helen Kate Dixon, Political Science Monroeville, PA Janet Fanole, Theatre Rochester, NY 87 Carolyn Curtis Garland, Management Valley Forge, PA Lisa Alaine Henricksen, Management — Music Downington, PA Kimberly J. Hester, Music Pittsburgh, PA Jane Ann Hibbs, Biology Uniontown, PA 1 ! % i Hk -- ' BPak Heidi Robyn Hoffman, Psychology Pittsburgh, PA Jill Elizabeth Hood, Music Connellsville, PA Karen Lynn Jackson, Communication Pittsburgh, PA Michele Price Jardini, Psychology Pittsburgh, PA l%OTrk H ,F f % Kristi L. Jensen, Biology Burnsville, MN Cynthia Holly Jones, English Brooklyn, NY 90 H j-jllH - 1 j m H ' H Br V JI Bi 1 s V i. ' - M ■ r «  xs«- ,«..■ Lisa Ann Jones, Management Pittsburgh, PA Maria Lynn Jones, English Baltimore, MD Jane Irene Kennedy, Psychology Bridgeville, PA Beth Riva Krause, Psychology Pittsburgh, PA Bettie Odeal Lee, Communications Pittsburgh, PA Susanna Liberty, Psychology Pittsburgh, PA Lisa Ann Luebbe, Psychology Chambersburg, PA Lisa Denine McClain, Management — Political Science Pittsburgh, PA 92 Lois McClendon Pittsburgh, PA Jacqueline Ann McDonald, French Pittsburgh, PA 93 Patricia Jean McGough, Psychology Pittsburgh, PA M. Jane McKee, Management — Communications Bradford Woods, PA Elaine Williams Mellon, Communications Ernest, PA Cheryl A. Mood, Biology Marlborough, MA 94 r W ■ r Karen Oakley, History Pittsburgh, PA Susan O ' Block, English Pittsburgh, PA Rachel L. Parkins, Communication Pittsburgh, PA Mary A. Pelles, Biology Toms River, NY Lisa Petroff, Management North Huntingdon, PA Liliana Popyski, History Pittsburgh, PA 96 Laura Gabrielle Pratson, Political Science Falmouth, MA Laurie L. Radoff, Psychology Las Vegas, NV JoAnn K. Robb, Economics Pittsburgh, PA Karen Robinson, Management Verona, PA 97 Friederike E. Ross, International Business Pittsburgh, PA Mary Beth Scholle, Management Pittsburgh, PA Janice Ellen Schwartz, Communications — Spanish New Hartford, NY Mary Scyocurka, Chemistry South Windsor, CT 98 Miriam W. Sherin, English Beaver Falls, PA Victoria Beth Smith, Spanish Pittsburgh, PA 99 Linda Diane Stewart, Biology Pittsburgh, PA Jacqueline Marie Stoken, Biology West Mifflin, PA Jennifer Michelle Szalajda, Economics Pittsburgh, PA Marcia M. Tarasovic, Management — Communication Sewickley, PA Darline F. Terrell, Chemistry — Management Baltimore, MD Lisa M. Tronzo, Economics — Political Science Pittsburgh, PA 10) Jennifer L. Vickers, Management New Kensington, PA Dorothy Reidell Vita, Art Pittsburgh, PA Karen Rogers Vulin, Management Pittsburgh, PA Tammy Michele Washington, Management Albany, NY 102 m 1 r - ' ' ' xr . ' ■Pj k i miiii ' i 1 M ■1 h - ' Carol Yvonne Wenk, Political Science Pittsburgh, PA 1986 Editor-in-Chief Lynette Andres y :;, ' ?)■■ •• A4 ' V ' V .- ♦v 0«C.