Creighton University - Bluejay Yearbook (Omaha, NE)

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Centennial Bluejay 1978 Creighton University Omaha, Nebraska Volume 48 Editor Lisa O ' Byrne Assistant Editors Julie Asher Linda Janssen Jim Youngblut Dave Press Ken Yao Becky Horan Tony Rupp intro — 1 Table of Contents Introduction Student Life Events Organizations Academics Administrators ffff Athletics Seniors Index Closing ssm w 0. J ' .l r ' Sarah Emily Wareham, top, wife of John Creighton, and li lary Lucretia Wareham, bottom, wife of Edward, played a large role in the founding of Creighton and ($ successful continuation In later years. 4 — intro Creighton ' s found linked with brotliers ' The story of Creighton University is an epitome of the history of Omaha and the West. In 1856, Omaha was a ragged town of perhaps 2,000 people. It was not eastern enough to be smug and sophisti- cated, and not western enough to be lusty and colorful. But Omaha was a gate city geographically and a key town economically. To this frontier metropolis came the Creightons, bent on building the West. The eldest was Edward, one of the found- ing fathers of the university. Edward Creighton was one of nine children of James Creighton, a native of County Monoghan, Ireland, and of Bridget Hughes Creighton, a native of County Armagh, Ireland. Edward was born near the present town of Barnesville in Bel- mont County, Ohio on August, 31, 1820. Edward Creighton had come to Omaha in 1856, a young man, somewhat of me- dium height, of square powerful symmet- rical build. His full expressive face was distinguished by a broad forehead, eyes that twinkled and smiling lips. He was a man who had done things, who was to do even greater things. One day in 1847, he saw men setting poles along the road. Questioning the men, he learned they were putting up a telegraph line, and he immediately went to Springfield where he met Bernard O ' Connor who had that construction con- tract. Soon Creighton had a contract to deliver poles on a line from Dayton to Evansville. For the next six years Edward was en- gaged in the several phases of telegraph building as contractor, superintendent and agent. In 1850, he built part of the New York and Mississippi Printing Tele- graph Company ' s line west from Buffalo. This was the line, using the House patent. ation, expansion determination that Hiram Sibley and liis Rocliester as- sociates were to mal e tlie nucleus of the Western Union Company. In the fall of 1856, Edward returned to Dayton, Ohio where he married Mary Lucretia Wareham, October 7. The next spring he brought his wife to Omaha. In 1863, with the aid of the Kountze Brothers, Edward established the First National Bank of Omaha, and was made president. He retained this office 11 years. His death came unexpectedly. On November 3, 1874, he fell on the floor of his bank, stricken with a paralytic stroke. On November 5, he died. John A. Creighton, brother of Edward, was a very influential figure in the founda- tion and growth of Creighton University. John was the youngest member of the Creighton family. He was born in Licking County, Ohio on October 15, 1831. Upon leaving school, he helped his brother, Edward, construct a telegraph line be- tween Toledo and Cleveland. This job with Edward, in 1854, was the beginning of a continuing relationship and John ' s fortune was linked with that of his brother ' s. In 1856, Edward and John, with their cousin, James, came to Omaha. Here they resumed their contracting opera- tions, and shortly after their arrival they constructed the telegraph line between St. Joseph, Missouri and Omaha. In 1866, John Creighton returned to Ohio to marry Sarah Emily Wareham, younger sister of Edward ' s wife. Shortly after his marriage, he joined in a partner- ship with Frank C. Morgan, who was established at Omaha in the grocery business. When Ed ward died in 1874, his widow, Mary Lucretia, followed him in death only 14 months later. John A. Creighton was John Creighton, top, and Edward Creighton, bottom, came to Omaha in the 1800 ' s to shape the future of the West and left their lasting mark on Omaha with the founding of Creighton University. intro — 5 named chief beneficiary and executor in Mary Lucretia ' s will. In hier will, slie remembered her husband ' s dream and left $100,000 in trust for a college which was to bear his name. John Creighton poured his augmented fortune into charitable works. Besides giving more than two million dollars to the university, he gave the city a hospital, a convent for the Poor Clare Nuns, a home for working girls and numerous other charitable institutions. His partner and inspiration in all these philanthropies was his wife, whose con- cern for the welfare of the university and close cooperation with her husband earned her the title of co-founder of the school. Sarah Emily Creighton died in 1888, but the memory of her charity only inspired her husband to greater giving. On February 7, 1907, John died, and for many years that date was observed by Creighton University as Founder ' s Day. Now it is observed on the first Thursday in December. Creighton University opened its doors in 1878 with 120 boys taught without charge by a faculty of one Jesuit priest, three scholastics, a layman and a woman. In 1878, Creighton College had only one building, which in later years was re- ferred to as the Main Building. The main building presented a very isolated picture. It was erected on the brow of a Graduates of 1900 and 1928 face a brave new world. 6 — intra In 1878, Creighton College consisted of one isolated structure, above, re- ferred to as the Main Building. Today, this building, known as the Administration Building continues to embody the University ' s past inspira- tions, present achievements, and future goals. Pictured left, are five young men who graduated from Creighton ' s first class in Uie year 1891. intro — 7 hill which sloped away to the east and north, thereby commanding an extensive view in these two directions. Moreover, the building faced what was then re- ferred to as one of the most important thoroughfares of the city, that is, 24th Street. The grounds of the college then con- sisted of a rectangle measuring 526 feet from north to south and 561 feet from east to west. A large house was located in the northeastern end of this property. In 1886, the college was able to purchase the building and lot, and refurbish the house as a temporary dwelling for the increased faculty members. When the south wing of the college was completed in 1889, this building was sold and removed. In 1884, John A. Creighton donated about $10,000 toward the purchase of scientific equipment, principally in physics, chemistry and astronomy. To make room for it, a one-story frame build- ing was erected southwest of the college, at the spot where the church is now located. After John A. Crelghton ' s Initial contrllyutlon for science equipment, Creighton continued to Improve Its facilities, as shown by the lab at right. Above, Instructors demonstrate a more practical side of science In a Red Cross first aid class. 8 — intra When one states the word college here, it is not absolutely correct, because at the beginning Creighton was a grade and high school. It was not until 1888 that actual college classes were held. In 1878, the boys were not admitted until they were able to read in the second reader. During those early days at Creighton, the two distinct courses of study offered were entitled the Classical and the Commercial. The Classical Course was six years in length, and was set up for the purpose of giving the student a thorough knowledge of English, Latin and Greek, mental and moral philosophy, pure and mixed mathematics, and the physical sciences, besides all the usual branches of a polite education. The Commercial Course covered all the branches of a good English education, student and faculty utilize the Administration Ubrary, be- low, located in the foreground of the attove aerial photo of the Creighton Campus in 1949.  Ji intro — 9 isss ' i! ' :: ve . : -w ' -,?- and was four years in length. Its object was to prepare students for business and commercial pursuits. Besides the Classical and Commercial Courses, there was a Preparatory Department which was organized for students who were not advanced enough to enter the other two. Before the beginning of this century, the John A. Creighton Medical College had been opened and dozens of physi- cians, including at least three women, had been graduated. Academic growth led to master ' s degrees being awarded in 1893. New requirements for medical study were developed, making Creighton the first School of Medicine west of the Creighton began its many years of service in 1878. These services soon extended to a wide variety of fields, including continued support of St. Josep h ' s Hospital, upper left, and the foundation of John A. Creighton Medical College, above. In the 1923-24 ROTC Ceremony, right, Creighton exhibits its concern for the safety of the nation. 10 — intra ' X if:- Mississippi River to require a four-year curriculum for medical students. Through the first half of the twentieth century Creighton grew, adding pro- grams and facilities to meet the needs of the Midlands and becoming a major con- tributor to the education of health profes- sionals and other community leaders. In 1904 the School of Law and the School of Dentistry opened in the Edward Creighton Institute Building and in 1920, new buildings on the main university campus were built for the schools. The Omaha College of Pharmacy was absorbed by the university in 1906 and it shared facilities with the School of Medi- cine at 14th and Daven port Streets until the building was razed in the 1960 ' s. In 1916 a gymnasium was opened, and by 1920 a College of Commerce had been established. Student residences were established, other buildings con- structed and still others enlarged to meet the growing demand for a quality college education. Creighton College extra curricular or ganizations during these years can be categorized as socieities for regilious cul- ture, socieites for oratorical culture, Eventually the Commercial Course would evolve into the College of Business. Below, the 1938 Commerce Faculty poses for posterity. Today, Creighton is associated with bas- ketball though this has not always been the case; football was once a center of attraction. At bottom, the football stadium is crowded with enthusiastic fans. St. John ' s Church rests on a hill overlooking the stadium in the afternoon sun. (j| fp H . r J ' ' t f i ' f f ' «r % ir % % .a intro — 1 1 societies for musical culture, and other miscellaneous societies. University publications were another aspect of extracurricular activity. The four main publications were The Shadows, The Creighton Courier, The Creighton University Bulletin, and The Creightonian. Other organizations during this period included: the Creighton Union, the Creighton Odontological Society, the Czech Club, the French Club, the Spanish Club and the German Club. I i I I I ■ ' h - ! -  ji -. Creighton ' s spirit of participation has extended througt) its history. Top, a former Creightonian staff scrambles to meet an upcoming deadline. Activities wer e not restricted to merely academics, as shown by the 1914 football team at upper left. In the lower left picture, Creighton students join in the celebration of the University Diamond Jubilee of 1953 by purchasing blue derbies. In the 15 years leading to the 1970 ' s, Creighton took long strides to become a vibrant force in education. Faculty size and enrollment grew, but even greater importance was placed on providing the best possible educational setting. Mod- ern residence and support facilities were built to accommodate Creighton ' s trend toward becoming a national university. A library, built largely with funds from Creighton alumni, became the focus of a revitalized, planned learning center New facilities for medical education became a reality as the first two units of the Dr C. C. and Mabel L. Criss Health Sciences buildings were completed. In 1970 Creighton took giant strides to develop a campus that would provide a fitting setting for quality education. The title given the effort was Centennial Thrust and the two-phase, decade-long project was to raise $100 million. Growth, both in community support and in quality of academic life at Creighton, exceeded the expectations of the most optimistic planners. Evolving from a one building campus, Creighton now spans a large section of downtown Omaha. Through constant change, improvement and renovation, the campus which tiegan with only the Main Building has expanded greatly, as shown by the picture on the upper right. To accommo- date the growing number of students, construction of these additional dorms began in 1956. In the past 20 years, further changes were made, and, the picture at lower right shows the campus in 1976 with St. Joseph ' s Hospital under construction. intro — 13 . ♦- tks ' WjS fi [ ' :•■■,«■■- ' si ?. Dorm life distress offset by unique unity, friendsliip Coeds in Agnew Hall, top, find time for a hand of cards between study sessions. With spoon poised, Arts sophomore Jean Engelhardt is pre- pared for the onslaught. It is 6:30 a.m. and you sleepily awaken to a new day. You trudge to- ward the showers, encountering one or two individuals along the way, managing a smile and a muffled good morning. It is just another day on campus. Buzzing alarm clocks dutifully awaken your neighbors as you dress. You trip over the typewriter cord, de- spite your efforts to be quiet, and your sleeping roommate moves rest- lessly. You try to be more careful. It is only 15 minutes before the start of your favorite 8 o ' clock class, so you rush down to the cafeteria for breakfast, only to encounter a long line of people. At first you ' re upset because you ' re in a hurry, but even- tually you shrug it off and say, Oh well — this is dorm life. What is it like to live in the dorms? For Arts senior Cathy Chapman, dorm life means being able to keep in tune with the happenings on c -m- pus. According to Karen Kelly, rts sophomore, one of the most distinc- tive aspects of dorm life is acquiring the ability to awaken at any hour of the night or morning for a surprise fire drill. Although students living on cam- pus this year hold different views of what campus living is, many of the ups and downs of living in a dorm are universal. Dorm life is walking down the hall- way at 3 a.m. and realizing that you are not the only one cramming for a test. It is finding your room more clut- tered with books than with clothes. It is singing in the shower only to find that you have an amused audience. Living on campus is a popcorn party after a difficult test or a beer party after you ' ve endured another week. It is being able to find some- thing to do every Friday night and having the chance to meet new people every day Dorm life is the late night raiding of the munchy machines. It is waiting for a dryer, only to find it has no heat. It is having more people wish you a happy birthday than you thought you knew. In short, campus life is the unique experience of living with individuals with whom you can share common problems and interests. The setting isn ' t luxurious, yet it enriches the college experience with two factors that surpass all the rest. The unity and friendship that result from learning to relate to people comprise one of the most important facets of a college career. 16 — student life Business freshman Cathy Wallace, top left, engages in the weekly or monthly chore of laundry in the Degl- man laundry room. Nursing freshman Lisa Kohles, top right, finds a patch of early morning sunlight on the Kiewit sundeck. Doing laundry was part of dorm life in 1963, left, just as it is today, but these two students manage a smile while doing the task. Arts sophomore. Gene Tracey, gets her mail special delivery, above. student life — 17 Business senior Bill McCabe re- counts a humorous floor incident to West Quad Director Claire Boden- hamer, below. RAs learn about people, themselves, responsibility Being an RA has its warm fuzzies and cold pricklies ' , but for the most part, it has been a growing, living ex- perience, Kiewit ' s Head Resident Advisor, Kathy Mondrella said. I ' ve learned a lot about myself and people. The resident advisors ' experiences are as varied as the advisors them- selves are. The job is a unique ex- perience whether viewed as a lesson in responsibility or an opportunity to learn about people. The year began for both new and experienced RAs with a fall work- shop at the O ' Donnell Center. It was a practical look at probable situations and served as a time for second year RAs to share their experiences. Duties began with the confusion of moving day. It was another year of fire alarms in sub-degree weather, emergencies and an occasional bat to cope with. And it was a year for dorm fun with social and educa- tional activities. West Quad RAs below, from left to right, front row: Dominic Frecentese, Nonie O ' Shea, Vanessa Nicholson, Mark Doherty, Marilu Bintz; second row: Claire Bodenhamer, Peggy Snod- TGIFs, pizza parties and whop-a- tooee parties are part of the social fun, but the educational side was en- hanced by the introduction of Series ' 78, designed by Eileen Lieben, dean of women, and other student personnel. RAs exposed their resi- dents to subjects such as wine tast- ing, photography and sports with the help of resource people from Creighton and the Omaha area. In looking back on this past year, many felt life as an RA was fulfilling and beneficial for personal growth and work experience. For Marilu Bintz, Arts junior, the people made the job worthwhile. There are parts you like and parts you don ' t, she said. I don ' t like being a disciplinarian, and that ' s the part that can easily get me down. But it ' s the people that make the job spe- cial. Without them, the job is useless because they are what you ' re there for. grass, Kathy Mondrella, Michele Klein; third row: Mike Kiley, D. J. Birkby, Tom Zorn, Ellen Kaiser, Paul Langer; fourth row: Steve Astuto, Bill McCabe, Keith Monroe, Jack Minton. East Quad RAs above, from left to right, front row: H laureen Dolan, Diane Barry, Sue Dunn, Nita iVIerrigan; sec- ond row: Laura Muus, IVIaureen O ' Hal- loran, Diane Glow; third row: Betty McDonald, Mike Zoellner, Mark L. Mackey, Sheila Overton. East Quad RAs left, from left to right, front row: Tom D ' Augusta, Mary Guy- nan, Susan Kopatich, Jack Houlihan; second row: the Rev. Michael Cannon, S.J., Michael Atkinson, Richard Don- nelli, Ed Washington; third row: Jeff Modica, Kevin Nemetz, Mick McKeone, Tom Weir. Arts junior Jack Houlihan, below, relaxes with a cup of coffee. student life — 19 students, below, disco to the music at a Quad Council sponsored event. Above, front row: Joe Miller, Kathi Chapman, Carol Troll; seconid row: Bobbie Johnson, Kathy Konrad, Jimmy Hanosh, Curtis Wong, Chris Abboud; third row: Mary Ann Halbur, Karen Kelly, Tim Walsh, Cleon Brown, Tracy Koehn, Mike Boyle; fourth row: Steve Paul, Steven Schranck, Dan Nelson, Jim Greisch. Below, front row: Kathy Fletcher, Sandy Dragoun, Michele Bentivegna, Diane Duke, Eileen Riley; second row: Matt Bahl, Julie Ungashick, Ed Appel- man, Susie Smith, Michele Des Rosiers, John Hayes; third row: Vince Poiek, Joy Newberry, Laura Farris, Jim Flood. 20 — student life I Quad Councils meet goal to better dorm conditions Improving living conditions and es- tablishing a personal atmosphere were two of the goals of the East and West Quad councils this year. Several committees organized to make dorm life more bearable included the Spann committee, geared toward providing better dorm cleaning; the Saga committee, set up to offer suggestions for better and more varied meals; the Kwik Kafe committee, concerned with the vend- ing machines; and the Means Serv- ice committee, responsible for taking care of all laundry problems. Some of the major events planned by the councils included a Lyonhill concert, a disco night, a Miller beer contest, judiciary board selections, skating parties and TGIFs. Officers of the West Quad Council were Erin Grogan, president; Paul Kaminski, vice president; Kathy Muel- ler, secretary; and H. Kevin Schrae- der, treasurer. East Quad officers were Kathi Chapman, president; Jim Greisch, vice president; Curtis Wong, secre- tary; and Jim Hood, treasurer. Above, front row: Martha Schmitz, Elizabeth Buerl, Jean Krager, Sarah Healy, Martha Arouni; second row: Tim G ' roux, Kathy Smith, Kathy Thorp, Dana Klein, Mary Jo Geisel, John Mon- ro w; third row: Shawn Reidy, Jim Peterson, Mary Bortnem, Niva Lubin. Above, front row: Erin Grogan, Cindy Lauber, Ann Conover; second row: Julie Spellman, Margie Lacey, Bill Fehrenbach, Paul Kaminski, John Ja- rosz; third row: Paul Clifford, Patrick Cahill, Tom Copeman, Don Gibbs. Below, this music group entertains for Disco Night in Upper Brandeis. student life — 21 The Revs. John Schlegel, S.J., Joseph Labaj, S.J., and Michael Morrison, S.J., celebrate the Eucharist. The Rev. Mike Flecky, S.J., brings an autumn Mass outdoors, at right. Bottom, habits change over the years. 22 — student life Campus Ministry expands to serve diverse groups With its eight core members, Campus Ministry expanded its pro- gram to provide new services, spon- sor more events, and reach a greater number of students. To help everyone on campus express some sort of ministry; to help people become aware of others ' needs and their own religious needs ... to help people become aware of their own talents, is, according to the Rev Jack Walsh, S.J., director, what Campus Ministry is all about. Before the school year started, the members met for two days at the O ' Donnell Center, not so much to make specific plans. Father Walsh said, but to learn more about one another. Five years ago when Father Walsh began his campus ministry work, two priests, including himself, and one laywoman comprised the team. When he acquired his position as Campus Ministry director, in addition to that of O ' Donnell Center director, his duties took on a new dimension also. He became a member of the President ' s Executive Board, a role which he finds demands an aware- ness of human problems which can be brought to the attention of the administration. In addition to its marked growth in recent years. Father Walsh sees Campus Ministry as working more closely with the parish, each helping the other. Although a parish staff has duties distinct from those of campus minis- ters, Father Walsh believes the dif- ference between St. John ' s and Campus Ministry is sometimes more of a fictional difference. We ' re reaching the point of keep- ing the parish and Campus Ministry together more than ever before, he said. This year the members ' expanded functions took into account the needs of professional, town and Protestant students. Sr. Jan Bucher, O.S.M., coordinated retreats and support groups for town students while the recently ordained Rev. Michael Flecky, S.J., was the moderator of the Community Service Center. Kathie Garrett, coordinator in the west quad, started a women ' s prayer group this year and coordinated the lector and extraordinary minister program in the parish. Mary Ann Greene completed a year ' s internship in campus ministry and initiated a prayer group for those interested in charismatic renewal. The Rev. Jonathan Haschka, S.J., filled the role of Nursing School chap- lain while the Rev. Ted Bohr, S.J., was the chaplain for the Dental School and the Rev. Ernesto Tra- vieso, S.J., was the chaplain for the Medical and Pharmacy Schools. The Campus Ministry calendar of events was complete with numerous workshops and retreats. The O ' Don- nell Center was the setting for re- treats for Search, town students, health sciences students, peer min- isters and RAs. Leadership and music workshops were held, and a five-presentation series called Open- ing Doors was conducted by Father Craig. Campus Ministry also sponsored the Lichtenstein Circus, under the direction of the Rev. Nick Weber, S.J. Above left, Jesuits distribute fruit at an outdoor celebration of the Mass. A student folk group, above, entertains at tfie fall Mass. student life — 23 Off-campus life serves as real life education Grocery shopping, cooking meals, mopping floors, scrubbing bathrooms and emptying garbage are not glamorous tasks but they must be done in order to keep a neat house. Of the 4800 Creighton students, 30 percent experience these chores everyday in off campus households. Dorm life is so convenient and easy going, Barbara Strang, Busi- ness senior said. You ' d never think there would be time to get everything done off campus, but you learn to set priorities and arrange your schedule. Staying up late to type papers, study for exams, or throw parties is no problem in a house as opposed to in the dorm, where there are regula- tions. According to Business senior, Theresa Rice, I have a lot more freedom to do what I want and how and when I want to do it. It ' s fantastic! said Business senior Janet Nye. I ' ve learned what it is like to be independent. Typical monthly bills include those for the telephone, utilities, electricity, groceries and, of course, the rent. It certainly is a financial education, said Business junior Doug Strang with a grimace. Strang ' s roommate. Arts junior Patrick Maks added, It is a high experience. Living off campus gives students the ability to walk away from school and the pressures associated with it. I don ' t see my campus friends as often as I ' d like, said Arts junior Cathy Jones, but when I do, there is plenty to talk about and it seems to build meaningful relationships. Business seniors Teresa Rice, below, and Barbara Strang, right, find that mopping and doing dishes are typical chores of off-campus living. Roommates Strang, Rice and Janet Nye, also a Business senior, decorate for Christmas, left. Frank Pignataro gives a friend a call to get together on campus. Relaxation at home on a Sunday afternoon is a beer and the comics for Mike McCabe, Arts senior below. student life — 25 The O ' Donnell Center, right and bottom, offers solace and solitude. Arts sophomore Karen Bousek and Arts junior Julie Asher, right, partici- pate in a fall Search retreat. 26 — student life O ' Donnell Center provides enriching Christian setting During the summer, the O ' Donnell Center pool offers recreation, above. Below, Arts sophomore Patty Moore tests her agility at juggling while tak- ing a break during a retreat. Creighton University acquired eight acres of wooded hillside in north Omaha in March of 1967. The acreage contains two ranch-style houses and an outdoor swimming pool. Acquisition of the property was made possible primarily through a gift from Lawrence O ' Donnell in honor of his mother, Mary, for whom the center was named. O ' Donnell was a 1927 graduate of Creighton. In making the gift, O ' Donnell had anticipated the facilities would be used for student retreats, but the use of the facilities has been diversified. Gradually, the idea of a University Center for enriching Creighton ' s Christian community and influencing Christian growth throughout Omaha took hold. The Mary J. O ' Donnell Center has been used for retreats by University and non-university groups, by Catholic and non-Catholic organiza- tions, conferences, short-courses and for social functions. The center is used frequently for Freshman Seminar group functions and floor or house parties for dorm students. Although Campus Ministry is nor- mally granted priority for use of the center, scheduling seems to be done on a first-come, first-served basis. Persons visiting the center, for re- treats or for social functions, can get away from the campus for a change of pace and change of atmosphere. The year 1976, was the first year the center ran in the black. The Rev. Jack Walsh, S.J., director of campus ministry, said. Two students are living at the center, maintaining the houses and the grounds. Sam Barton is in charge of maintenance. These students, top, enjoy a spring- like day and study, too. Other students utilize the learning resources, above, and the functional study space, right, that the Health Sciences library affords. 28 — student life Typical Creighton students take caffeine for pressures The typical, oh-too-typical Creigh- ton student has a book-filled back- pack as a permanent extremity and runs not on octane, but on caffeine with occasional post-exam additions of beer. His hang-out is only a trek across the interstate at the Health Sciences Library or across California Street at the Alumni Library. The Health Sciences Library is the newest addition to the list of places to study and there, one can find the headquarters of the L.R.C. — not the learning resource center as the unini- tiated might believe, but the Library Rat Club. Members of this organization are I characterized by their belief that an expedition to the library is meant to be a trip with a time period similar to that in Around the World In Eighty ; Days. Another mnemonic device used by members of the L.R.C. is M.S.B. — Mid-Semester Breakdown. The Alumni Library, or aluminum library — one of the cheaper metals as disgruntled library rats call it when comparing it to the Health Sciences Library, is the hot spot on campus at all times. However overpopulated it may become. Alumni Library vet- erans insist that it is in reality a cold spot, and accordingly pile on layer after layer of clothing before settling down to study One never falls asleep over a book there, as a crew of library guards c onstantly makes rounds armed with electroshock devices as well as squeaky shoes to jolt stu- dents back into mental alertness. Those who frequent the libraries have not yet solved one mystery: just what do the electronic scanners at the exits see? Could this be the rea- son our mothers always told us to wear nice underclothing? If one at- tempts to leave the library early will a metal arm reach out of the all- knowing scanner and pull the way- ward student back? Is then, the typical Creighton stu- dent an anti-social bookworm who responds to the pressures of aca- demics by hiding behind a barri- cade of books? All students have varied study habits v hether it be before a formal dance, below, or leisurely in the dorm, above. student life — 29 Physical, spiritual change becomes St. John ' s history The dedication of Saint John ' s Church in 1888 took place during the rectorship of Father Michael P. Dowl- ing. The style of the edifice is Gothic. It is faced externally with War- rensburg sandstone and trimmings of Bedford stone. Its seating capacity is 500 and it has a length and breadth of 112 by 75 feet. The complete plan had in view a building of 184 feet long with a transept width of 138 feet and a seating capacity of 1000 people. The main altar of marble, costing $5,600, was donated by John A. McShane. The two side altars, cost- ing $2,500 each, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin and Saint Joseph, were the gift of Mrs. John A. Creighton. Mrs. Mary Schenk, a sis- ter of Mrs. Creighton, presented the new church with an organ, valued at $2,500. The stations of the cross, costing $1,400, were donated by John A. Creighton. Within a few months after the de- dication of the church, Mrs. Creighton was called to her eternal reward. At her funeral and that of her husband, 19 years later. Father Michael P. Dowling, President of Creighton University, delivered memorable sermons, expressing the gratitude of the Jesuits to the great benefactors of both ch ' jfch and college. St. John ' s Church can be consi- dered the historical nucleus of the university. It has renewed its pres- ence this year in many ways. The completion of the bell tower and clock summoned students to classes with a tolled melody that could be heard no matter what the weather or time of year. With an average 33 church serv- ices a week, St. John ' s strives to fos- ter spiritual well-being. Increasing emphasis is being placed on social and community service. Students, parishoners, and visitors are invited to the community room in the basement of St. John ' s for donuts, coffee and a chance to get to know the people they shake hands with in church. With the help of Campus Ministry, many opportunities are offered to students to share their faith and talents. Students participate in liturgy services and communal penance services. St. John ' s has a new resident: He can be seen swooping over singing congregations or the sound of his moving wings will greet a lone visitor to the church. A bat in the bellfry may seem a trite characteristic of a church but this one lends a presence to the place that no one can deny. St. John ' s role of bringing students and the community together hasn ' t changed much in its history. St. John ' s still overlooks the campus from its place on the hill in a motherly fashion reminding all who walk by or hear its music that it is there to guide each person spiritually in many ways . . . only for the asking. At right are scenes of the interior of St. John ' s Church, above, looking toward the side aisle, and below, a view toward the apse, spanning about 112 feet. St. John ' s, far right above, is Gothic in style. In July of 1977, following sev- eral days of delaying winds, the steeple was raised, adding the final touch to the 100-year-old church, far right below. 30 — student life student life — 31 Arts senior Todd Igel participates in a seminar discussion, above, and ex- plains his viewpoint to the Rev. Thomas Shanahan, S.J., CEC director, above right. Arts senior Theresa Liebel listens intently to a discussion question, right. 32 — student life CEC offers participants seminars, community iife With the Ahmanson Law Center looming large to the south and a Creighton parking lot sprawling al- most on to its back steps, the aged brick dwelling at 610 N. 21st St. looks like just the spot for the university to carry out plans for further renovation. The plumbing is poor and the steps leading up to the second story creak upon even the lightest footfall, but it ' s evident, as long as CEC (Cur- riculum Extension College) partici- pants refer to the structure as home away from home, that the building is merely well-worn from affection. Andy Daniels, Arts sophomore, said the site lends itself well to de- velopment of community feelings among the fifteen to twenty students who take part in the CEC program each semester. Todd Igel, Arts senior, enjoyed the spaciousness of the house. Most residents agr eed that it beats staying in a dorm. However, the CEC program offers much more than an alternative to the dorm life. Participants earn credit hours by attending a continuing seminar focusing on social, historical or theological questions. Various fac- ulty members conduct the weekly sessions. Beyond the boundaries of 610 N. 21st, the students are involved in special interest projects which have been approved by CEC directors. In addition to coming together as a group for the seminar, CEC partici- pants gather for meals twice a week at the house. It also provides a set- ting for masses celebrated weekly by CEC Director, the Rev Tom Shana- han, S.J. In his first year as CEC di- rector, Fr. Shanahan was aided in coordinating activities by Dr. Kathryn Thomas, assistant professor of clas- sical language, who resided in the CEC house. Warm fall weather prompted first semester CEC residents to take a weekend excursion to the Ozark country of Missouri. Because of the activities and spe- cial CEC spirit, it is easy to under- stand Fr. Shanahan ' s statement that people are at the CEC house for more than just the room and board. Doreen Ludemann, Arts senior, jots down a few notes from the weekly seminar, above. Dr. Kathryn Thomas, assistant professor of classical lan- guage, right, and Arts senior Cindy Houdesheldt take part in an informal gathering at the CEC House, below left. student life — 33 I Student assistant Ben Meyers, above, checks some data in the Coun- seling Center while the student, below, takes advantage of career information. The center provides many booklets on occupations in a variety of fields, be- low, right. Counselors offer programs to calm campus pressures Pressures and anxieties are com- mon to most students, especially to those who attend Creighton. This is why the Counseling Center is in existence and offers a variety of pro- grams, resource materials and a complete testing service. The Counseling Center was started on campus in 1963 and is comprised of three psychologists and three graduate assistants. Dr. Caroline Sedlacek, Dr. Thomas Grandy and Dr. Charlene Erskine counsel, advise and assist students in any educational, behavioral or personal needs they may have. Individual counseling in the personal-social area deals with de- veloping a better understanding of one ' s feelings and awareness of one ' s environment. Counseling goals include making decisions, changing behaviors and gaining self-confidence. Difficulties in choosing a major, deciding what courses to take and questions about occupations or study skills are dealt with individually in the educational-vocational area. The majority of students seem to prefer the group programs the Coun- seling Center offers, since they deal with the most common problems stu- dents come across today. Programs in these areas include: Relaxation Training, Exam Skill Workshop, Career Counseling Workshop, Asser- tive Behavior Training, Studying More Effectively, Test Anxiety Reduction, and Weight Control. Resource materials include infor- mation on careers, professional school admissions tests, mental i health, study skills, reading im- provement, human sexuality and graduate school programs. The center offers a collection of undergraduate, graduate and profes- sional school catalogs. It also has a college catalog library on microfiche. A complete testing service is available with topics ranging from study skills and career interest inven- tories to personality and life adjust- ment scales. According to Sedlacek, there has been an increase in interviews during 1976-77 because of the location change from the Brandeis Student Center to Criss II. More medical and pharmacy students used the service because of its more convenient loca- tion, she said. I ' ai 34 — student life 16 percent more seniors find job opportunities Employers are expected to hire 16 percent more graduates this year than in 1977, according to Earl Win- ters, director of placement. Job forecasters say graduates with engineering or accounting degrees have the best chance for employ- ment this year. Instrumental in landing those jobs, according to Winters, is the famous five : the ability to read, write and speak well, the ability to think clearly and a willingness to work. Winters said graduates who have those five skills are in good shape. Winters said the Placement Office will teach students how to get a job, but it c an ' t get it for them. He compared landing a desirous full-time job to the lengthy process of choosing and applying to colleges. Most college graduates start applying for jobs six to nine months before graduation. Thousands of full-time jobs come through the Placement office yearly and, according to Winters, a graduate should go after the job he wants and sell himself to the employer. Creighton graduates have a chance to sell themselves to 50-60 companies which visit the campus yearly. These firms recruit graduates and give interviews through the Placement Office, Winters said. The Placement Office can also help students obtain a part-time or summer job, according to Winters. In addition to the job boards lo- cated in Lower Brandeis and Bran- deis 207, students can find informa- tion on careers and job opportunities in the 1977-78 Occupational Outlook Handbook. The book is available in the Placement and Guidance Offices. Director of Placement Earl Winters aids a student with a resume, left. Booklets offer many career and educa- tional opportunity suggestions, below. student life — 35 Arts freshman Candi Mullins, below, aims a snowball at the photographer. Right, these students are enjoying a snowball fight on the snow day. A Kiewit resident receives message etched in the snow, bottom. M ■ i 1 r ' « br— ' 36 — student life CU staff cancels classes due to fierce snowstorm Administrators, faculty and stu- dents received a snow job Monday, Feb. 13, as 10 inches of snow ac- cumulated on city streets. Classes were cancelled as a result. With overnight snow storms, the decision to close the university was made in the early morning by Mike Byrne, director of Public Relations; Brother Frank Jelinek, superinten- dent of buildings and grounds and the Rev Joseph J. Labaj, president. The factors we consider include accessibility Byrne said, if a city snow emergency has been declared; what other schools are closing; whether or not there is any risk in- volved in keeping the university open from our point of view and the public good point of view. Another major consideration is the 1,700 students on campus, Byrne said. No other school in Omaha has that. Because of this we are more reluctant to close. Byrne said in the past the univer- sity has closed about once a year. Sometimes the university has closed early in the day when bad weather conditions develop, he said. Students enjoyed the day of cancelled classes and celebrated by taking part in a variety of outdoor snow activities. Even when you ' re a college student, it is fun to build a snowman! Arts senior Debbie Dang said. Students, above and below, frolic in the snow in front of the Communica- tion Arts Building. Clinical interning helps to fill B.S. requirement Med tech students Donna Chun, an unidentified student, and Tom Benzoni examine their media dishes, above, and below, study slides of bacteria. A bachelor of science in medical technology at Creighton involves the completion of a three-year liberal arts program followed by a 12-month clin- ical internship. The internship is usually taken in the summer following the junior year at Creighton ' s Memorial-Saint Joseph ' s Hospital. If no openings are available at St. Joseph ' s, the intern- ship is taken at an affiliated Omaha hospital. As in all major departments, stu- dents must be accepted into the medical technology program. Most students apply at the end of their sophomore year. To be accepted, they must maintain a 2.5 grade point average for their four years in both science and non-science areas. Biology, chemistry, microbiology, anatomy and parasitology are re- quired courses for med tech stu- dents. Many follow course require- ments of the National Accredit- ing Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences. After four years of study and in- ternship, students must pass an exam by the Board of Registry of Medical Technology to be classified as a registered medical technologist. The job market for medical technologists is tough, but open, senior Tom Benzoni said. The medical technology depart- ment is relatively small and more students are encouraged to take an interest and apply, Benzoni said. 38 — student life Medical school instructors and stu- dents, left, examine a slide in the Scopticon, modern equipment of the 1950s. Donna Chun emphasizes an important step, below. Med tech stu- dents, bottom, insert test tubes to test radiation. student life — 39 These 1940 students, above, spend their leisure time shooting pool. Right, 1948 students converse during a cof- fee break in the snack bar. These scenes are typical of students today as well. Below, students sled down the hills behind the Alumni Library- 40 — student life Events relieve tensions of student ' s iifestyle Entertainment at Creighton Uni- versity seemed to be eitiier planned, necessary or impromptu. Planned because the ever- powerful events dollar was well man- aged this past year as were other campus organizations such as Arts Senate, Bus Ad Council or the quad councils. Necessary because the typical Creighton student has a small spout at the top of his head through which he blows off steam upon reaching a certain pressure point. Impromptu because Creighton students have an innate ability to find entertainment in diverse places. Creighton is the home of the cheap date which is not a reflection on the men and women who go here but rather, on the abundance of seventy-five cent movies. This year, the selection, which pleased even the most finicky of dates, included everything from Mel Brooks to Barbra Streisand to Gone with the Wind. TGIFs, TGITs and TGISs brought beer, beer and more beer to campus on occasional late afternoons. These events allowed students to relax as well as meet new people — much pre-dance scouting took place at them. I can tell beer brands by tast- ing, or I ' m taking human sexuality, were overheard openers designed to further social exchange. Week-long events prevailed this year. Oktoberfest culminated with a rainy carnival, Winterfest Week with the annual Winterfest dance and TWIRP Week with the Turnabout dance. TWIRP Week? Yes, for an en- tire week, women asked the men out and proved to Creighton male that no, it really isn ' t all that traumatic to go on a date. Perhaps the high point of Winter- fest Week was the Ice Cream Social. Together, we ate our favorite food and primary source of nutrition two days before the dance, further limit- ing all hope of ever squeezing into our suits or dresses. Rush Week for the fraternities came at the beginning of spring semester and provided a wide variety of entertainment. Aside from the usual well-attended rush parties, this was a time when we watched our fel- low students do some heavy Pik- ing, Phi-Psiing, etc., and when rush was over, we were further enter- tained by the poor pledges. Entertainment sometimes became necessary because of the pressure- cooker lifestyle of the Creighton stu- dent. The ever-popular Chicago Bar and more recently, the Acropolis and Staskiewicz ' s became within- walking-distance diversions. Further entertainment consisted of an array of de-pressurizing meas- ures. Some students poured contact explosives on the Alumni Library floor before a big exam, while others brandished cans of Raid Flying In- sect Killer in the Genetics Fruit Fly lab. Still others let off steam by plac- ing bets on a professor ' s or Chester the Molester ' s appearance or on the completion of the mall. Perhaps biggest at Creighton was the impromptu entertainment that seemed to happen for little reason at all, except fun. This past year was the year of the snow, and with it came midnight football games and Saga-sled parties. More impromptu fun was found in the dormitory laun- dry rooms when frosh guys removed their originally white, but turned pink and blue undergarments from the dryers. Foosball tables installed in the Kiewit and Swanson Hall lobbies provided a gathering place for the game-room wizards as well as their quarters. Creighton ' s best source of im- promptu entertainment was hanging around the Kiewit Center. Where else could one acceptably and covertly see his or her favorite athlete in action or a favorite non- athlete making grandiose attempts at action? Whether the favorite was the chest-pounding type or the Olga Korbut type, one could press his or her nose up against the glass at the Kiewit Center and still preserve some dignity. Finally, as every Creightonite agrees, when all else fails, the best planned, necessary or sometimes even impromptu form of entertain- ment was to catch some honky-tonk rhythmic zzz-zzz-zzzs. Students find recreation playing foosbali in Kiewit and Swanson iob- bies, above. The tables can be found in use just about any hour of the day and often into the night. A challenger is usually ready to put up a quarter between classes, waiting for dinner or taldng a break from studying. student life — 41 other sports helping battle the beer bulge at Creighton include: racquet- ball, swimming, weight-lifting and checking out the guys at the center. 42 — student life — . Physical fitness tliouglits run through jogger ' s mind Come on feet, just one more lap. This ' physically fit ' business can be rough on a body. Just one more tor- turous lap and then I can stop. Gotta stop thinking about this sharp pain in my side or this catch in my ankle, or I ' ll never finish this mile. Try to forget it. Look around — see what ' s going on. There are the locker rooms. Won ' t a sauna and a shower feel great after this torture? Hey, maybe I ' ll take a dip in the pool! No, don ' t think so — I couldn ' t stand that much movement. Of course, I could soothe my aching muscles in the whirlpool. Now, that wouldn ' t take much effort at all. Here we go — around the bend. Those guys are still playing basket- ball. Wow, what a shot! Not bad! On the straight-away. Parallel bars and the balance beam are over there. Look at that girl on the beam — she ' s not exactly Olga Korbut, is she? On down the track. Wonder who ' s playing tennis? That guy needs some lessons — he hit his friend right in the head with the ball. Not much farther, feet. Come on you can do it. They ' re playing volleyball on the last court. What a powerful spike! Nice return, too. Around the bend. Is there such a thing as a ' fourth wind? ' There is the punching bag. Oh, over there it looks like more people are limbering up for this running torment on the exercise mat. The racquetball-handball courts look busy. I probably wouldn ' t feel so bad now if I hadn ' t played three games. This will teach me not to exert myself. I don ' t believe it! I can see the end! Just a few more steps, feet — come on, one right after the other. Come on — come on — phew, I made it! Phew! I ' ve got to walk this off and then sit down to catch my breath. I tell you, I ' m not going to do this to- morrow. ' Physically fit ' or not, I ' ll choose something a lot less strenu- ous — like ping-pong or the putting green! Runners sprint along the Kiewit Center track, above. Tennis, the game of love, is a favorite sport at Creighton, but less risky when played against the ball machine. student life — 43 Honors Seminar discusses academic, social issues Donna Miller takes a minute to rest, above. Below: Steve Luby, John Kim- ball, John Spillane, Bernie Smid, Mary Lynn Clem and Bonnie Dedermann. To be eligible for the honors pro- gram, a student must submit a writ- ten application during the first semes- ter of his or her freshman year. The students are chosen on the basis of ACT-SAT socres, mid-term grades, the application form and an interview with an upperclass honors student. The program includes 15 to 28 members of each undergraduate class. According to Dr. Eugene Selk, assistant professor of philosophy and head of the program, This is set up to begin the second semester of the freshman year and continue through the first semester of the senior year. Selk said there are two dimensions to the program — academic and social. The students read one book a week, each book following a certain theme. The theme differs each semester, he said. The first semester theme deals with literature and the next level is natural science and psychology. The other areas covered throughout the six semesters are social science, politics and history, philosophy and theology, and a topic of the students ' choice. The students meet one evening a week for two and one-half hours. The students lead the discussion th e first hour. Following a short break, a guest speaker, usually an expert on the topic being discussed that week, lectures to the group, Selk said. There are no exams but the students are graded on their participation. The social aspect is the other di- mension of the program. We try to create a community spirit, a feeling of togetherness among the members, Selk said. Last spring the group visited Chicago and viewed the King Tut col- lection. The past two years they have gone camping in Colorado for a weekend. This year there were 55 appli- cants and only 16 were chosen, Selk said. Honors program students receive three credit hours per semester. If students complete the six semesters, they receive special distinction on their transcript. 44 — student life Mr. Gee, dental lab technician, is an integral part of the dental health team, below. Dr. Robert Zellhoefer, bottom, over- sees dental students at the Indian- Chicano clinic. Right, Dental freshman Kiki Gleason, explains the importance of oral hygiene at the clinic. Dental students give care in indian-Cliicano clinic In coordination with the School of Dentistry ' s Connmunity Dentistry department and the Indian-Chicano Health Center, Creighton dental stu- dents spend their spare time bringing dental care to the underprivileged communities in Omaha. Volunteers from the faculty, staff, student body, students ' wives, and local dental assistants and hygienists work at the clinic for several hours Thursday evenings. Functioning for seven years, the clinic is free of charge. Each patient is screened for dental and financial need prior to treatment planning. Once a patient enters the clinic, he or she must continue u ntil all treatment has been completed. The objective of the clinic is to in- still a sense of dental responsibility in members of the underprivileged communities. Kiki Gleason, above, shows this young patient the steps to healthy teeth, while at left, this little girl awaits her checkup with a bit of ap- prehension. student life — 47 Area ' s cultural expansion involves Creighton talents This little town on the prairie nnay be the world ' s largest livestock and meat-packing center, but with such assets as the Symphonic Chorus, the Joslyn Art Museum and the Old Mar- ket having undergone restoration, Omaha ' s cultural facet is developing a luster. In addition to contributing to Oma- ha ' s various professional communi- ties, Creighton students and faculty members are very much caught up in this cultural expression and expan- sion. In conjunction with what Valerie Roche, assistant professor of fine arts, termed a very good climate for development, Roger Catlin, in a Metro magazine review of the fall performance by A Company of Dancers wrote, A large crowd turned out for the dance . . . indicat- ing a growing city-wide interest in dance and a growing appreciation for the Creighton company. The subject of the review was a production of four works by the com- pany whose dancers incorporate the elements of both modern and classi- cal dance. Roche, who founded and directed the Omaha Ballet Company from 1964-1974, had most recently founded the Creighton company, whose initial performance was staged in the sphng of 1976. Modern dance actually started in the university, according to Roche, and on its introduction to the public, discovered its potential for attract- ing audiences. It ' s only been fairly recently that colleges and universities have devel- oped strong classical programs, she said. We ' re probably the only one that combines them (modern and classical). Although Creighton ' s dance depart- ment is small, with limited faculty members and without the benefit of a performing facility Roche believes the performance opportunities, in addition to the study of both styles, give her students a good background for either teaching or the profes- sional theatre. My philosophy is to have a very wide, versatile range of dance and to produce versatile dancers, she said. Students and faculty members have also been active in events on the musical end of the spectrum. Nursing senior Valerie Adams, Arts sophomore Kevin Casey and Arts junior Chris Abboud sang in the chorus of Opera Omaha ' s presenta- tion of Madame Butterfly at the Orpheum in November, while a group of students sang in the ninth annual presentat ion of Handel ' s Messiah, under the direction of Thomas A. Brantigan, D.M.A. According to the Rev. Bernard J. Portz, S.J., assistant professor of mathematics, it ' s a great experience to sing with 250 people and a good director. Father Portz, himself a choir mem- ber, has sung with the Omaha Sym- phonic Chorus since 1971. Among this year ' s 150 members, which made the largest Symphonic Chorus that Father Portz had seen, were numerous other Creighton faculty, staff and students. The choir, under the new direction of Brantigan, put on three productions of longer, gen- eral repertory works. Arts sophomores John Belatti and Ray Johnson, above, portray a hero and a doctor respectively, in Herbert Swayne ' s Caught in a Villain ' s Web, sponsored by the Kingsmark II Theatre. Medical sophomore Ken Haller analyzes Arts junior Mike McCandless right, in the Creighton production of Harvey. 48 — student life Arts sophomore Petria Foss, above left, performs in Following. Arts senior Bill Wagner and Arts junior Liz Doherty do a number entitled Frankie and Johnny, above. Joellen Meglin, instructor in fine arts, performs in Enchanted. student life — 49 w 50 — events ' ■ ' .,%•■• %J } PM-:: ' events — 51 Above: Chaos results as freshmen scramble for a greased watermelon. Right: Business freshman Therese McGowan looks toward goal with an- ticipation. 52 — event ' s Below: JoAnn Murray, pool party or- ganizer, is about to announce another event for freshmen to attempt. Right: Competition is l(een in water basl etbaU. Bottom: Freshman group leaders coach team members in swift-paced relays. Pool party antics provide means for frosin to meet For freshmen intent on making waves on their arrival to Creighton, the Welcome Week pool party pro- vided a perfect setting. On the list of events for the first time Monday, Aug. 22, the watery affair prompted almost 250 freshmen and some upper- classmen to take a plunge into the Kiewit Center pool. With all the activities that organizer Joann Murray, Nursing senior, and group leaders had lined up, even the most robust freshmen could be spot- ted catching their breath. The games, departing from the usual scheme of water competition, entailed breaking balloons by sitting on them after swimming the length of the pool, paddling down the same stretch with intertubes, and attempting to capture a greased watermelon. What may have seemed a con- tinuation of summertime pool es- capades to casual observers, be- came, according to Carol Schuver, Business freshman, a great way to meet people. mE. i IL U rtl events — 53 Right: Freshman Sue Potthoff looks on with starry eyes as the chance wheel spins continually in the background. Above: Freshmen seriously consider their odds while playing craps. Brandeis becomes casino while 600 gamblers play Poker, black jack, craps and roulette tables transformed Upper Brandeis into a well established gambling hall where 600 gambled for thousands of dollars Casino Night. Although the event used only play money, it still brought winners such prizes as movie passes and free din- ners at the auction at the end of the evening. According to Kevin Sullivan, Wel- come Week coordinator, survey re- sults showed Casino Night, spon- sored by Delta Upsilon fraternity and Theta Phi Alpha sorority, had been the most popular Welcome Week event for the last two years. This year ' s turnout was the biggest we have ever had, Nick Turkal, Delta Upsilon president said. Casino Night is the first chance for freshmen to relax and have fun together. It breaks the ice for a lot of them, he said. 54 — events Top left: Students take chances at the roulette table, but smiles show their delight with the results, above. Bottom left: Would you buy a used car from this man? Arts sophomore Jim Bailey looks eager to deal another hand at blackjack. events — 55 Group leaders ' act ir vites freshmen to feel at home The group leaders seemed to enjoy the week as much as the freshmen did, Kevin Sullivan, Wel- come Week coordinator said. They did all the work which is re- quired to make Welcome Week run smoothly and they displayed a lot of enthusiasm. Sheila Bounds and Ginny Todd, Arts juniors, coordinated the group leader show with the theme News, Weather, Sports and Romance, ' The 67 group leaders singing a modified version of Hey Look Us Over opened the show. Skits included Windy the Weather Girl, I Wish I Were in College, I ' m Glad I am in College, and Deglminio, Fraternio, Dormio, and Froshio. The show ended with a welcome to Creighton, Consider Yourself at Home. Sullivan said the show is perhaps the most difficult event to pull off dur- ing Welcome Week because it has to go from a bare outline to a full per- formance in a short time. Although the purpose of freshman groups and upperclass group leaders is to give freshmen a person to turn to for advice, according to Sullivan, not only the freshmen benefit from the program. Group leader Martha Schmitz, Arts sophomore, said, I suspect that Welcome Week was as beneficial for me as for the freshmen. It gave me the opportunity to meet many people and realize how happy I am to be at Creighton. Sarah Healy, Business sophomore said, ' Welcome Week provided a good opportunity to have fun with freshmen, to meet parents and to represent the university to them. This makes me feel very much a part of Creighton. Group leaders, below, file in to RS 120, where they entertained freshmen with a welcome-to-Creighton skit. Arts sophomore, Jim Bailey, above, groans in anguish as he attempts to carry a heavy load. 56 — events i Arts senior Mary Anne Magor does a vigorous dance step, top, while other group leaders contribute a variety of talents to the skit. Seniors Peg Baumann, Georgeen Carson and JoAnn Murray, above, at- tempt to deliver a smooth medley at the annual skit. A helping hand from parents and group leader Geri McGinn, right, makes a freshman ' s in- troduction to Creighton easier. events — 57  58 — events ' ' r Arts freshman Lor ' i Franzese examines her lucky catch, left. Arts freshman Kathy Slevin shows surprise as she catches an egg while Keith Stummer gets ready to toss his across the field, bottom left. Arts junior Steve Bruckner, below, experiences the sweetness of victory after his freshman group wins first place. Elmwood capers make frosh picnic unforgettable Freshmen were lined up in teams of two, prepared to travel by hand or foot. All it took was a booming Let ' s go, from master of ceremonies. Randy Castegnaro, Business junior, to signal the beginning of the wheel- barrow race, the opening event of the annual freshman picnic. About 300 students turned out for the fun-filled afternoon at Elmwood Park, which is sponsored every year by Phi Kappa Psi fraternity and Alpha Sigma Gamma sorority. Although a pie eating competition was scheduled for the finale, the par- ticipants seemed to understand it to be a pie throwing contest, and the Phi Psi group leaders saw most of the action. Other activities included the three- legged race, egg throw, balloon pass- ing contest and leap frog. Arts senior Brian Galvin, above left, has pie in the eye - and the ear, and the hair and the face . . . These con- testants prepare to begin the wheel- barrow race, left. Arts freshmen Re- gina Lacqua and Dan Mazour, above, develop their own version of the wheelbarrow. events — 59 Left: The Rev. Carl M. Reinert, S.J. examines time capsule contents. Di- rector of Public Relations Mike Byrne is the master of ceremonies and Bob Fell, associate director, records the moment. Right: University President, the Rev. Joseph J. Labaj, S.J. and Father Reinert inspect coins and fragmented documents. Bottom right: A small crowd is on the scene for the opening ceremony. Cornerstone yields coins, papers of 100-year vintage Student Board of Governors ' Pres- ident Ray Redlingshafer climbed a ladder Aug. 28 to pull a small copper time capsule from its 100-year resting place — the cornerstone of the administration building. The box was placed there exactly 100 years ago on Aug. 28, 1878, the year the build- ing was constructed. The university was reminded of the time capsule by David Sadler, editor of the Public Pulse and Century Flashback columns of the Omaha World Herald. We had completely forgotten about it, said Mike Byrne, director of public relations. Omaha electrical contractor. Cliff Miller used a metal detector Aug. 10 to locate the box inside the cor- nerstone since there were no etch- ings to distinguish it from the sur- rounding stones. The Rev. Carl Reinert, S.J., vice president for uni- versity relations, said it had been suggested that the original lettering on the stone had eroded or vanished when the building was sandblasted some years ago. The following day a hole was drilled five to six inches into the Texas white stone to recover the box. It was then stored in the university vault until Aug. 28, the day of the opening ceremony, for which Red- lingshafer reenacted the discovery and University President, the Rev. Joseph Labaj, S.J. and Father Reinert appeared in surgical gloves and top hats to unveil the 100-year old capsule contents. The items included three silver coins from 1877, a copy of Mary Lu- cretia Creighton ' s will and news- papers and documents which had de- teriorated from moisture and age, since the box had not been sealed. A time capsule to be opened on Creighton ' s bicentennial was strate- gically placed in the administration building to provide for its removal — just in case the building doesn ' t last through a second century. Above: A metal detector is being used to locate the time capsule. events — 61 f Above: SBG President Ray Red- lingshafer listens in as tlie Rev. John P. Schegel, S.J. converses with Senator Edmund Muskie. Below: We 7 Archer Roan, according to Spanish guitarist Miguel Rubio, is one of the future brilliant guitarists of America. Guests in September offer musical, political insights Creighton ' s culturally inclined community received a double treat when two performing artists ap- peared on campus early in the school year. Neil Rosenshein, affiliate artist with Opera Omaha, appeared Aug. 31 in the Knothole of the Brandeis Student Center, an appropriate setting for the unique informance. The program was designed to bring the audience and performers together and to further public ap- preciation of the opera. Rosenshein ' s informance was sponsored by the Sears-Roebuck Foundation and the National En- dowment of the Arts. Affiliate Artists, Inc. is a national, non-profit tax exempt organization founded in 1966 to promote the career development of young Ameri- can performing artists and to encour- age interest in performing arts throughout the country. Neill Archer Roan, classical guitarist, performed Sept. 13 on a re- turn visit to Creighton. The artist, known throughout the United States and Europe, performed the World Premiere Lament and Dance, by the composer Jon J. Polifrone. Roan is admired for his command of late 17th and early 18th century music. He is also considered an au- thority on guitar history and literature. Muskie traces political path The advice of an elderly Maine gentleman, Muskie, as long as you ' re in this world, you ought to be a part of it, according to Senator Ed- mund S. Muskie (D-Maine), encour- aged him to continue his political career when he was on the verge of dropping o ut. Muskie spoke about his public life and entrance into the world of politics and government before about 600 in upper Brandeis as Welcome Week came to an end. He said throughout his college days, law school and service in the Navy, he hadn ' t given any thought to a career in politics. It never occurred to me to seek a political career, he said. It just never entered my mind. After serving in World War II, Mus- kie said he decided his duty to the United States during wartime had a comparable obligation in peacetime — political life. Also, old politicians were searching for new political leadership and talent, he said. Muskie highlighted the twists his career has taken over the years. He said he began as a state senator and climbed the political ladder to be governor of Maine. In 1958, Muskie ' s campaign to un- seat a Republican for the United States Senate ended in a victory as he became the first Democratic senator from Maine. In 1968, he was the Democratic vice presidential nominee. Muskie chairs the Senate Budget Committee and is a member of other committees concerned with govern- ment operation, public works and en- vironment and aging, among others. He said he is proud to be a politi- cian and proud of his accomplish- ments. The magic of politics lies in the great challenges and the excitement of being able to deal with them and find solutions, he said. I stay in poli- tics because there is still more to be done. In closing, Muskie stressed the im- portance of youth involvement in government and the importance of the individual citizen in relation to government. Muskie ' s talk followed a typical Sunday dinner with the Jesuit com- munity and a tour of Creighton ' s campus. According to the Rev. John Schlegel, S.J., assistant professor of political science, Muskie enjoyed his tour. He also said that he had great respect for Muskie. The content of Muskie ' s speech was not planned, for he discussed what he should talk about at dinner, Father Schlegel said. Muskie and those at dinner felt the talk should include a call for young people to enter public life. 62 — events Left: Senator Muskie and Father Shiegel enjoy a cigar after Sunday dinner. Below: Neil Rosenshein, acclaimed by the New York Times for his suave acting and extraordinarily beautiful tenor gave an informance in the Knothole. Bottom: The Rev. Joseph A. Brown, S.J. and Neill Archer Roan enjoy each other ' s company after the perform- ance. events — 63 Sorority teas have been traditional at Creighton as noted below by this 1949 picture. Styles are the only changes through the years, above; smiles and gossip are still common at the teas. Sororities generate interest with teas, taik, song, skits Alpha Sigma Gamma, Delta Zeta, Sigma Sigma Sigma and Theta Phi Alpha sororities held formal rush for freshmen and upperclassmen early in September. Sponsoring teas, skits and casual gatherings, the Greeks entertained 110 prospective members, 60 of whom chose to pledge. Twelve rushees pledged to ASGs, 25 to DZs, 1 8 to Thetas and 5 to Tri Sigs. With the guidance and cooperation of the Panhellenic Council, sororities participate in community service projects. In the past, these have included working for UNICEF, the Honey Sunday for the mentally re- tarded, the Omaha Deaf and Blind, the Big Sisters program and the Siena House. 64 — events Two freshmen, left, discuss the his- tory of their favorite sorority while others glance through an album. The DZs proudly sing their song, below, as the Thetas dance to the rhythm of a medley of voices in two different skits before a group of pro- spective members, bottom. events — 65 Top: SBG Vice Presidents Mike Zoellner and Dave Slattery ma re a toast with RAs Sue Dunn and Diane Glow. Above: Arts senior Lisa O ' Byrne smiles at the camera while Business senior Ray Redlingshafer has other things on his mind. Right: A variety of cheese and crackers satisfies the appetites of Arts senior Dick Belatti and Arts sopho- more Mary Jane Holmberg. 66 — events Mellow atmosphere marks 1st wine and cheese party While Billy Carter and TGIF de- votees would have quickly noted the liquid gold staple missing, the com- fortable atmosphere dissuaded most attending the Sept. 18 Wine and Cheese Party from reflecting too long over its absence. If several servings from the con- stantly bubbling fountains of rose and chablis failed to satisfy a regular TGIF-goer, perhaps the switch from kegs to candlelight was a welcome change of atmosphere. It was com- plemented by the easy-flowing jazz, rhythm and blues sounds of the seven-piece band. Just Good Music. Lower Brandeis was transformed into something similar to a wedding reception, said Student Board of Governors ' President Ray Red- lingshafer, who along with Vice Pres- ident of Events Dave Slattery, put to- gether the first all-university event of its kind. According to Redlingshafer, the Wine and Cheese Party appealed to a broader spectrum of students than a TGIF, as evidenced by the larger percentage of black and professional students attending. Because of the low cost and over- all favorable feedback, Redlingshafer rated the party a success. Top left: Junior Jean Krager, Nurs- ing senior Deb Vonnahme and Arts senior Erin Grogan are about to dip their glasses into the fountain. Top Right: Musicians from the band, Just Good Music, set the mood. events — 67 studying at a TGIF? One student, above, found this unique study spot while most people relax with refresh- ments on their minds, above right. It appears that the 1950 Homecoming beer party was also a well attended event, below. H b ■r p- 1 as Hfa[ J| J K l Hl l Bbi k 1 EE I HJ r H si| K pi. Tx i l l V m J i|pii% B 1 B ITr Y ' H eC w i Hl DF 1 ■m H frul tf 1 ■ l B p ' ri M feiH v ff m WB Wa 68 — events Typical TGIF combines brew, tal[ , piay, diversion I drink. Therefore I am. Maybe Descartes didn ' t say it exactly like that. Maybe it was a Creighton sophomore who got out of his philosophy class at 3 on Friday after- noon and made it to the TGIF at 4. Maybe we ' re quoting him about 6. What is a TGIF? It is becoming a Cardinal, playing buzz or any one of a number of other games. A TGIF Thank God It ' s Friday, is where the average Creighton student goes to between 4 and 6 on Friday afternoon about once a month. The beer in Lower Brandeis is free, pro- vided by the Student Board of Gov- ernors. Some students prefer sipping to chugging, and a few even drink Coke. Everybody says they are hav- ing a good time, even though they just flunked a psychology exam. On those afternoons it is easier to go to dinner. There is no waiting in line because everybody else is in Lower Brandeis. And for those freshmen who have not yet lived long enough to partake of barley and hops, a TGIF is just another afternoon. TGIFers Kathy Fitzmaurice, Arts sophomore and Jeannie Nelson, Busi- ness sophomore toast the end of another week and the start of the weekend, above left. Rod Kestel, Arts senior, above, likes bubble gum with his beer. Not always a time for laughing and joking, TGIFs are a time for serious conversations between friends, as shown bottom left by Nursing juniors Mary Anne Harper and Sue Higgins. events — 69 Vincent J. Webb, professor of crimi- nal justice at the University of Ne- brasi(a at Omaha; Geoffrey W. Peters, associate professor of law; Dr. Robert Z. Apostol, professor of philosophy; Greg Martin, Arts senior and Omaha World-Herald reporter David Beeder comprise the panel in the discussion on multiple murders, be oiv right. Martin, above left, believes the media can play an important part in putting a check on crime. Peters, Mar- tin and Apostol, above right, talk over points they want to emphasize in the discussion. 70 — events Panel : awareness may be key to murder prevention He was a nice guy, kind of quiet ... but appeared to be a bit lonely. In many cases, friends and co- worl ers of a murderer describe him in this way, Vincent J. Webb, profes- sor of criminal justice at the Univer- sity of Nebraska at Omaha said in a panel discussion on multiple murders. If we could develop a sense of re- sponsibility in the working world, if we could watch for signs of stress, notice changes in attitudes or be- havior — maybe we could help. The theme of citizen awareness as a preventive measure against murder was discussed in the program, Mul- tiple Murders and Criminal Justice, sponsored by the Philosophy Society in the latter part of September. According to Geoffrey W. Peters, associate professor of law, the public hears mostly about the re- latively few notorious crimes in cases such as Son of Sam or the Kennedy and Martin Luther King assassina- tions. What it doesn ' t hear about is the majority of criminal cases that aren ' t tried. He said out of 1,000 crimes com- mitted, 500 are reported. In connec- tion with these, 75 persons are ar- rested, 10 go to juvenile court, four disappear or jump bail, 37 are dis- missed, one is acquitted and 23 are convicted — 22 by a guilty plea. Of ways to reduce murders, Webb considered increased policy protec- tion, but dismissed it as being im- practical. If we watched closely everyone who might be a poten- tial murderer, we wouldn ' t have enough police. Greg Martin, Arts senior, said that the media could help put a check on crime if they would neither distort, ignore or control information about murder. To facilitate the flow of ideas, to make the community aware of the criminal justice system and about murders in general, there has to be dissemination of information to the average citizen, he said. Omaha World-Herald reporter David Beeder said the press has sometimes disturbed the public rather than informed it. For instance, in the Son of Sam case. New York City became a place of panic — women cut their hair, changed the color, stayed in their homes; and were really frightened. It was a sensational issue, Beeder said. Predicting who will murder, when and why is a difficult matter, said Dr. Ingo Kiletz, associate professor of psychology. These murders are seemingly unprovoked, rash and occur sud- denly, he said. No one can explain them, we can all guess and theorize — but will it help? Perhaps we should have a department of disas- ters and unanticipated events, be- cause this is what they actually are. About 30 persons attend the discus- sion sponsored by the Philosophy So- ciety, below. At bottom, Geoffrey Pet- ers gives statistics concerning cases that are never tried. events — 71 Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis, top right, tell light, humorous stories by Black writers. Nuncio Pomidoro, below right, takes off his jacket to relax and lets the music flow from his clarinet as the evening progresses. Davis-Dee tell folk tales; Nuncio plays jazz blues Two very different evenings of en- tertainment, witln guests Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis and Nuncio ' s Greatest Jazz Band brought large crowds to Upper Brandeis Sept. 28 and 30 respectively The husband and wife acting team of Davis and Dee recited poetry and told stories and folk tales. They chose material by Black writers, not because they are better or because only black writers can write about blacks, but because they have been left out of American literature and that is a great loss, Davis said. The tales they told were light and humorous. Davis said humor plays a large role in black literature. About 600 people enjoyed a com- bination of Dixieland, swing and New Orleans blues when Nuncio Pomi- doro, playing clarinet, and his band members performed. They included: Ed Clatterbuck, bass; Bill Erickson, piano; Danny McGinn, drums; Cliff Dudley trombone; Woody Woolford, trumpet, and Ellen Kaye, vocalist. Tunes performed that set the crowd dancing included Stardust, Hello Dolly, and In the Mood. 72 — events Nuncio ' s Greatest Jazz Band im- provises familiar tunes, above. Stu- dents, left, hustle to the music of Creighton ' s king of swing and his band. Ed Clatterbucl(, playing bass, be- low, enjoys the music as much as the audience does. Bands, booths, balloons create Oktoberfest spirit There was little disagreement that Oktoberfest was a good idea, and had Mother Nature cooperated, it could have been a fantastic festival. That isn ' t saying the first-year event wasn ' t a success. It was, due to the group spirit. Chairman Rita Bloom said. But the day that was supposed to give students their first real chance to use California Street as a mall just never happened. It was cold when the booths were set up on the street in the morning, and by early after- noon there was a steady rainfall. The idea behind the October 1st festival was for campus groups to raise money. About 40 groups started to set up booths outside, and when the rain came, many of them moved into Lower Brandeis. According to Dave Slattery, vice president of events, At 1 p.m. the people in the street, soaking wet, were saying This will be the longest day of my life. ' By 3 the same people were say- ing, ' Maybe we can make some money ' From 5 to 8 they were getting blitzed in the beer garden and at 8 they were all at the dance having a good time, Slattery said. For those who weren ' t interested in throwing a water balloon at one of their professors or spending a dollar on a raffle ticket for a free ski trip, there was still plenty to do. The beer garden, planned for the area between St. John ' s Church and the library, was set up in the Knothole. Children of all ages enjoy a carnival and Mike Gannon, Arts senior, isn ' t any different, above right. Arts senior John Spillane, right puts on a sunny smile for a rainy day. 74 — events The fun, flurry and fury of Oktober- fest are demonstrated by these pie throwers from the crew team, above. They are Dave Ferran, Arts freshman, Steve O ' Connor, Don Bisenius, Tom Noone, Dan Pettinger, and Jim DeLine, Arts sophomores. Jon Einfait takes a swing at the SAE car smash left. Tim Walsh finds he did a delicious job on his friend, Tom Noone and winds up for seconds, be- low, left to right. events — 75 Lichtenstein Circus puts sunshine in students ' eyes They did it again. They come to our campus once a year for an after- noon performance and the student body plays hooky just to see them. To see the crowd that gathered to watch the world ' s smallest cir- cus, The Royal Lichtenstein Quarter Ring Circus, one might think that Creighton students were more interested in entertainment than in biology. The Rev. Nicholas J. Weber, S.J., his two partners, and a host of tiny animals were the show. The performers looked at the crowd and told them, Come! Enjoy! Our reward is the laughter on your face and the sunshine in your eyes. On a sunny day early in October, not a common experience this year. Father Weber and his troupe brought that laughter and added that sun- shine to the students eyes. From 12 to 1 p.m. in Rigge Plaza, the tiny circus made the usually seri- ous pre-professionals of Creighton laugh, smile and perhaps even think. Humor, juggling, animal acts and skits. They did it all. They did it well. Some might say the unusually beautiful weather that day made the Lichtenstein Circus a success. Others might tend to believe that because the Lichtenstein Circus was here, everyone just thought it was a nice day. The Rev. Nick Weber, S.J., enjoys a hot treat as he samples the fire, above, while his assistant clowns around with a metal object, below. 76 — events One jester convinces the other that by looking through the most powerful telescope in the world, right, he ' ll have a great view of the Milky Way. The art of balancing is a part of circus antics as shown below left. Fa- ther Weber creates a fanciful tale to bring the circus to a close for another year, below. 1 1 P9 i ► , X - p-, H )f N m 3 ■« ' JP I ■ t4 fB m f K 4. ■ 1 M K 1 y ' . JMT Dave Rumania attempts to muster fortitude, top left, before his pint of blood is taken by Cheryl Rose, R.N. This donor smilingly awaits the needle, above. Mike Malone and Dan Allen eat to restore energy after giving blood, right. Cheryl Ryberg, Nursing junior, assists in taking Arts junior Matt Statz ' s blood pressure, bottom right. Drive yields fewer pints tlian in previous 2 years The annual Blood Drive, spon- sored by the Arts Senate Oct. 4-6, drew a more anemic response from students than in previous years. Red Cross volunteers could tally only 493 pints at the end of the drive compared to 695 pints donated in four days last year and 895 pints given in three days two years ago. Pat Corrigan, blood drive chairman and Georgeen Carson, vice chair- man, attributed the better donor turn- out two years ago to the Miss Cutie and Mr Ugly contest, in which stu- dents voted for contestants after donating blood. Sponsored by fraternities and sororities, the contest was dropped in 1975 due to opposition from Greek organization leaders who considered it too expensive and time consuming. Carson and Corrigan believed that the numer of donors last year ex- ceeded the total this year because more students remembered the Ugly-Cutie contest and associated the blood drive with it. Corrigan said, . . . we ' d like to see it started again ... but it has been an emotional subject in the past. An alternate plan to revive student interest was to divide California Street into sections, have student groups paint the sections and then have donors vote to determine the winning one. The plan was vetoed by the administration, Carson said. Dropping the Ugly-Cutie contest was an appropriate move, according to Chuck Vestal, an Omaha Red Cross Blood Program official. He said the contest could encourage students to give inaccurate medical information to vote, although another promotional device would be a good idea, employing better recruitment of faculty, staff and students. About 350 students worked with the Red Cross during the drive. 78 — events Fly by Night band plays for annual Frolics dance The band Fly By Night played for about 400 at the Fall Frolics dance concluding the annual blood drive, according to Jeff Zindel, Arts Senate president. Although the dance and blood drive have become traditional, the two were not originally linked. It wasn ' t until 1960 that the Freshman Frolics acquired its current title in order to broaden its scope. In 1962, the event was further expanded to be a social benefit for all Creightonians and the Omaha com- munity, as it became joined with the United Community Service Fund drive. At this time the event was attended by administrators and student per- sonnel, Eileen Lieben, associate dean of students and dean of women said. The Student Board of Governors sponsored a Miss Cutie-Mr. Ugly contest, with the victors reigning as queen and king of the dance. Although the contest wasn ' t new to Creighton, it was the first time it was linked to an all-university social activ- ity. The Fall Frolics dance at Peony Park concluded the blood drive week, top. Arts sophomore Bill Fehrenbach, and his date, Anne Lynam, Arts sopho- more, dance to music provided by the band, Fly By Night, above left. Arts senior Kathy Naumann and Dental senior Tom Ellison prefer conversation to the dance floor, above right. events — 79 ers and Pamela Simmons, left, present their request before the board. SBG representatives Rita Bloom and Paul Jonas listen closely as the approved al- locations are announced. 80 — events CUASA allocation raises debate at budget meet Twenty-two groups and organiza- tions received funding approved by the Student Board of Governors at the budget meeting Oct. 9. One group was given more than the amount recommended by the SBG finance committee, while fund- ing was denied one group. Five groups not receiving an allocation last year were included this year Generating the most interest and an hour long debate at the four hour, 15 minute meeting was the allocation to the Creighton University Afro- American Student Association (CUASA). CUASA was allocated the fi- nance committee ' s recommended amount of $1,500, $2,872 short of the request made by President Pamela Simmons on behalf of the group ' s 223 members. Mike Atkinson, Arts representative and finance committee member, listed three reasons why the finance committee did not recommend the request of $4,372: — The SBG would consider sepa- rately a $1,000 loan for the CUASA choir ' s album. — CUASA asked for $1,000 for radio time on station KOWH, and the SBG doesn ' t fund advertising. — The finance committee believed $1,800 was too much for CUASAs spring break trip to Texas. The trip, usually considered the highlight of the year, constituted one of the main issues of the discussion. The itinerary, including four perform- ances in eight days at colleges in Kansas City, Houston, Dallas and Fayetteville, Ark., would make it pos- sible to help publicize Creighton in areas where it is not well known, Simmons said. The five groups which did not re- ceive funding last year, but did this year include: the cheerleaders, who received $178; the Classics Club, which received $210; the Creighto- nian, which received $150 for a bas- ketball insert section; the Physics Club, which received $135.65; and Shadows, a student literary magazine, which received $1,000. The Soccer Club was allotted $423.60 rather than the recom- mended $353.60. The extra money was allowed to cover the cost of three game balls. The Hockey Club was denied a recommended allocation of $1,080. Mike Zoellner, SBG finance vice president, said the club could return before the board after it is more for- mally organized. Mike Atkinson, Arts representative, above, explains plans for the Commu- nity Service Center. Board representa- tives and interested onlookers gather for the budget meeting, below. events — 81 Theta-Bob Hope talents qualify for sectional show Dental freshmen Jeff Hurst and Mike Rooney took first place in the fourth annual Theta Phi Alpha talent show. This year the show was different because it represented preliminary competition for the Bob Hope Search for the Top in Collegiate Talent. Hurst and Rooney went on to rep- resent Creighton in Kansas and Ne- braska area finals and won a second time, which made them eligible for sectional competition. Second place went to Arts sopho- more Barb Walton, whose folk songs rated high in audience approval, par- ticularly her Wasted Away Again in Saga Serviceville, which poked fun at the campus food service. The Mandibular Movement, a group of Dental School singers, took third place. The show is sponsored every year as a campus and community service project, with proceeds going to the sorority ' s local philanthropies. It was co-sponsored by the Student Board of Governors this year to encourage competition in the national talent search. Nursing senior Deb Dorrington was the coordinator for the show. Cary Pheffer, as the illustrious mas- ter of ceremonies for the Theta Phi Alpha talent show, above, introduces another contestant. Arts senior Bob Varone, right, impersonates Edward G. Robinson. 82 — events Tom Truhe, Dental junior, leads the Dental School Chorus, Mandibular Moven)ent, above. The chorus won 3rd place in the talent show. Assistant Social Chairman Kathy Andrews, left, presents a dozen carna- tions to Deb Dorington for her work on the talent show as area coordinator for the Bob Hope Collegiate Search for Talent. Gina Scales, Arts junior, leads the CUASA choir, below, in singing We ' ve Been Moving, a composition by pianist William Taylor, Business freshman. I i f r X events — 83 Jenner talks on decathlon, value of positive attitudes Bruce Jenner, 1976 Olympic de- cathlon gold medalist, above, talks about his life, his job, and how he felt about representing the United States in the Olympics. Jenner, below, obliges autograph enthusiasts after the clinic. An audience of 500, with substan- tially fewer males than females, crowded into Upper Brandeis for the lecture. Who was the speaker? Bruce Jenner. Who ' s he? The world ' s greatest athlete. Why? Because he won the 1976 Montreal Olympics decathlon. It is one of the most grueling events of the games and the winner is con- sidered to merit the title. So what was he doing at Creighton? As part of his round of public appearances, Jenner came to Creighton Oct. 26. He held a news conference, followed by an informal clinic in the Kiewit Center. In the evening he spoke in Upper Brandeis about sports in America and after- ward joined in the Theta Phi Alpha pumpkin roll. He proved to be a good speaker. He was smooth and fluent and seemed generally interested in what he was talking about, even though he had probably given the speech many times. He talked about San Jose, Calif., where he grew up, as did numerous other Olympians, and about Graceland College in Iowa, where he was educated. Winning the Olympic decathlon was the greatest experience of my life, Jenner said, but I wouldn ' t want to do it again. Jenner had qualified for the Olym- pics in 1972, and by 1976 was the top-ranked decathlete in the nation before the Olympic trials. He still had to go through them a month before the games though, he said. He said that his parents bought tickets worth thousands of dollars to the Montreal Olympics months in advance so they could see Bruce win. At that time, he wasn ' t sure he would be going, he said, but he knew his parents would be there. Jenner also showed a film of the 1500 meter race in which he won the decathlon and set a record for most decathlon points ever. After he finished his speech he opened the floor up for questions. In reply to one concerning the part God played in his win, Jenner said that al- though some athletes view their whole performance in connection with what God wants them to do, he saw his as a result of self- determination. His strength came from a sort of selfism, he said. Jenner said he realizes he is in a position to tell young children the competitive drive necessary in sports can help in other fields. 84 — events ning the Olympic decathlon was the greatest experience of my life, Jen- ner said, above right, but I wouldn ' t want to do it again. events — 85 As class representative, Mary Anne Powers, top, encourages her class to remember the human response in nursing care. Lynn Furlong, above, is capped by her mother. Anne Forbes, left, and Rita Free receive their roses, right. Love visible at ceremony for 95 nursing sophomores A wide range of emotions filled St. John ' s Church when 95 nursing sophonnores were fornnally accepted into their profession at the capping ceremony, Oct. 30. The students re- ceived the traditional white caps and long stemmed white roses. The theme, A Good Nurse is Love Made Visible, was emphasized through speeches by Sister Rosalie Sitzmann, O.S.B., dean of the Col- lege of Nursing and Mary Anne Pow- ers, class representative. Nursing sophomores Jane Beckel and Mary Jo Morrisey saw the cap- ping ceremony as a stepping stone to their future goals. Capping signified an achievement along the way to my goal of being a nurse, Beckel said. It gave me a sense of being useful in my career choice of caring for people. For Morrissey, capping was an ex- citing day. ' It was like high school graduation all over again, she said. It was one step further to my goal of being a nurse. Capping seemed to be an official acceptance into the nursing clinical practice. The capping ceremony was one event of the weekend involving the dedication of the College of Nursing ' s Criss II facilities. 86 — events Students and parents listen to clos- ing comments of the capping cere- mony, top. Nursing students, above left, kneel in prayer at a ceremony for the St. Catherine Sodality in 1951. Above right, fJlary Whitfield is capped by her mother. Betsy Vaughn, Nursing junior caps Maggie Pieper, left, while Mary Anne Powers is capped by her mother. events — 87 Actors ' role involvement makes ' Rimers ' a success Though it made good use of the traditional props, good lighting, stag- ing, and costuming, The Rimers of Eldritch, as presented by the Department of Theatre, really didn ' t need them. The success of the performance depended on the involvement of the actors in their roles because the play is a human drama. The emotion por- trayed drew the Eppley Little Theatre crowds into the production. The 1967 Lanford Wilson play was directed by the Rev. Joseph Brown, S.M., artist in residence. Fr. Brown had to consider the uni- versity ' s limited theatre facilities when choosing the play. I chose it because it ' s adaptable to our own theatre, Brown said, and because it has opportunities for a young college cast to work and develop. The cramped little theatre is a tough place to put on a play, but Rimers overcame the problems better than most. It ' s a language play and a light play, Fr. Brown said. Because of the open set we use different light- ing situations to signify different locations. Edward Washington, II, acting in his first play took the main role of Skelly, the only black in Eldritch. Arts Freshmen Janet Daley and Jane Raybould also played key characters in the performance. It was performed from Dec. 2 to Dec. 4. Mary Lawry and Gail Carideo, top, gossip about town events, whiie, above, Sarah Witte and Cindy Houdesheldt, and right, Chris Baten- horst discuss grov ing up in Eidritch. 88 — events Chris Batenhorst and Cindy Houde- sheldt, above, meet in the midst of the play, while, left, a deep conversation is carried on with these characters. events — 89 Keggers, rallies raise Jiomecoming weel spirit Laughter and cheers are common at any Creighton event, but especially at the TGIF above, and Homecoming bonfire, below. In recent years, Creighton students have had little to look forward to for Homecoming. However, this year ' s cheerleading captain, Nursing senior Sue Waggoner, tried to bring back the Homecoming spirit and met with success. There was no parade, queen ' s court or regal ball as was so common in past years at Creighton Homecom- ings, but the week of Nov. 28-Dec. 2 included a variety of skits, contests and two keggers. The Bluejay basketball team, its student manager. Business senior Camilo Alba, and Assistant Basket- ball Coach Tom Brosnihan, partici- pated in the Legs Contest, in which pictures of the participants ' legs were displayed in the Kiewit Center. Alba was voted by students as having the best looking legs. On Dec. 1, the cheerleading squad sponsored a bonfire at the football field near the Law School. According to Waggoner, about 60 students at- tended the event. The students really seemed en- thralled with the Homecoming spirit, she said. There was a blanket toss, cheering and students were also singing songs. The Rev. John P. Schlegel, S.J., was the master of ceremonies for the Yell Like Hell contest on Friday of Homecoming Week. Four groups took part in the rally and Student Board of Governors ' representatives served as judges. The Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity was voted as the winner of the contest and received a Yell Like Hell trophy which is displayed in the Kiewit Center trophy case. Other activities during the week included two keggers at the Music Box, located near the Civic Auditorium. The Student Board of Governors also sponsored a Homecoming dance in upper Brandeis Dec. 2. About 300 students attended. According to Waggoner, Overall, the week and its many events was a fun and well-attended celebration. We (the cheerleaders) hope the Homecoming spirit is never lost at Creighton. Several students have a strong grip on the blanket as they toss this adven- turesome volunteer, above left, during the bonfire at the football field. Earlier in the week, the cheerleaders put on a skit in the Kiewit Center left, after the Pikes, above, win the Yell Like Hell trophy for this fun and dangerous mount. events — 91 Various angles of the hospital are shown, below, where this huge crane was a common sight for several months at the construction site. After many months of building, a clear picture, bottom, of the hospital is seen. The stained glass window, right, is an aesthetic addition to the hospital. Ai Irf;: ' ' ■ .. ' ' , ' ,. ' ., ' | n iMM iiKi mil 1 ' ' ,i ' i ' . ::;:; ' ' ; ;;- Mr:r::; :.:::::l••••. i:::::! -! Medical center combines various health careers Ground was broken for the $75 mil- lion Creighton Omaha Medical Center July 17, 1974. After months of excavation, construction began early in 1975. The medical complex includes the Omaha Health Professions Center, the Boys Town Institute for Com- munication Disorders in Children, Creighton ' s School of Dentistry, Creighton ' s Bio-Information Center and Saint Joseph Hospital. The new Saint Joseph Hospital is a six-level structure containing 403 patient beds. The hospital and center are owned and operated by the Creighton Omaha Regional Health- Care Corporation, a private non- profit organization whose directors are local civic and business leaders. The hospital-health professions center is the second largest building in Nebraska, second only to the Western Electric plant in Omaha. The architectural design of the new hospital was influenced by many trends in healthcare. The main trend influencing the de- sign of the structure is the increase in outpatient use of hospital services and facilities. The health professions center can accommodate offices and examina- tion rooms for about 100 physicians. Doctors may now examine their pa- tients in their offices, refer them for testing and treatment in the adjacent hospital and admit them to a room if necessary, all in the same complex. Thus, although the physician center and the hospital are two sepa- rate buildings, they are connected by corridors, integrating the inpatient and outpatient services by bringing the patient, physician and staff to- gether under the same roof. The site of the new hospital strengthens the teaching affiliation that has existed for nearly a century. Materials used in construction of the hospital-health professions center include more than nine miles of piling; 9,000 tons of steel; enough metal decking to cover 158 college basketball courts; 264 miles of elec- trical wire; and enough dry wall to cover 14 football fields. The hospital, built by Peter Kiewit and Sons Construction Co., was funded by pledges from hospital employees during two phases of the Centennial Thrust campaign over the past five years. As construction nears completion, top and above, St. Joseph ' s Hospital becomes a tremendous sight from any angle of the interstate. events — 93 CREIGHTON f h. ■ ix, m Dick Jeffries, 1968 SBG president, greets Vice President and IVIrs. Hum- pfirey as ttiey arrive at Creighton in February of 1968, top. While lie was here, Humphrey received Creighton ' s Distinguished Citizen Av ard. Humphrey spo ce to more than 1000 students, left, in upper Brandeis, while above, he is greeted by several mem- bers of the university faculty and administration. 94 — events Humphrey ' s ebullience added vigor to politics One week in February 1968 the entire Creighton campus was thoroughly photographed from the air and a half dozen Secret Service agents made precautionary door to door inspections. Lights for television taping and a public address system were installed in upper Brandeis and 500 additional chairs were rented in preparation for the arrival of a distinguished guest. Vice President of the United States Hubert H. Humphrey was coming to Creighton. About 1,000 students and faculty members attended Humphrey ' s ad- dress which dealt with issues ranging from U.S. commitments in Southeast Asia to the war ' s effects on internal problems. As Humphrey defended U.S. in- volvement in Vietnam — The shield of peace in the world today is the in- tegrity of America ' s commitment. — several students and faculty mem- bers gathered outside of the Bran- deis Student Center in silent protest of the war and the so-called credibil- ity gap in regard to the handling of federal funds in Washington. Johnson ' s exacting demands for loyalty from his vice president, along with Humphrey ' s tendency to be loyal to a fault, resulted in a clouding of his original private opposition. in 1966 he declared that the Presi- dent had proposed a Johnson Doc- trine, which would prove as essen- tial to the security of Asia as the At- lantic Charter had been to Europe. When at Creighton he told the audi- ence, I have a feeling out of history that the appetite of an aggressor is not satisfied until stopped. An aggressor of a different sort that resisted defeat was the cancer that ended its 11-year plague in January. At his home in Waverly, Minn., Hubert Humphrey, the happy warrior who for so many years had lived and preached the politics of joy, died at the age of 66. He endured surgery, cystoscopic examinations and radiation treat- ments. The later stages of the ordeal included removal of his bladder and learning the inevitable truth that the cancer, which had spread to his pel- vis, was inoperable and therefore, terminal. After undergoing a course of radiotherapy in Minneapolis, he re- turned to the Senate, which greeted him in turn with cheers and applause that prompted one attendant off the floor to say, I ' ve been here 27 years and I ' ve never known anything like it. Parties were held and a bill was passed which called for renaming the HEW building in his honor. A fund was collected to start a Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota. Old adversaries abandoned their grievances and the contributions of Humphrey ' s career were rightfully appreciated. As Republican Senator Robert Dole said, it was easy to dis- regard the political differences. A man whose talk and ideas were as irrepressible as his energy and enthusiasm, Humphrey was a motive force behind Medicare, the U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, the Peace Corps, federal aid to education and most important, the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Coming from the Midwest during the Depression, he made his way to the mayor ' s office in Minneapolis, the U.S. Senate, the Vice Presidency and again, the Senate. A man who aimed for the Presidency three times but never did succeed, he was, in the words of House Speaker Thomas P. (Tip) O ' Neill, the most genuine lib- eral this country has ever produced. Happiness is contagious, Hum- phrey said, just exactly like being miserable. People have to believe that they can do better. They ' ve got to know that there ' s somebody that hasn ' t tossed in the towel. Somebody who hadn ' t tossed in the towel? Hubert Humphrey, that was you. Laughter, handshakes and interest- ing conversation were some of the highlights of Humphrey ' s visit to Creighton, above, as he defended administration policies and denied the existence of a credibility gap. events — 95 Dr. Nancy Fogarty, above, instructs this student as to the correct registra- tion procedure, while, right, this stu- dent listens patiently as the checker describes the correct dropladd method. Below, students line up to have their material checked. Registration considered encounter of worst l ind Nobody likes to do it, but everyone has to — twice a year. It is registration. The faculty hates it because they have to spend long hours in an old gym that is too hot in August and too cold in January Students dislike it even more. An exericse in writing your address, Is the way one student described it. Registration lasts about 45 min- utes, if you ' re lucky If you got out of bed on the wrong side that morning, registration may last several hours. That is because classes tend to be closed five minutes before you get around to picking up your class card. Or, you forget to fill out the carbon copies of all your classes and the checkers make you go back. It is hard to find anyone who likes registration, but no one seems to have come up with a better system yet. After it ' s all over and the students are counted, the registrar gets to make an announcement. For the fall semester Registrar Jack Williams had some pleasant news to report — enrollment was up for the sixth straight year Enrollment reports were good again for the second semester. Spring semester enrollment was the largest enrollment for the spring term ever, representing an increase of 1.78 percent over the previous year ' s As usual, enrollment dropped from the fall to the spring term. Fall enrollment stood at 4,979, while the spring term drew 4,753 students, a drop of 4.5 percent. The three undergraduate colleges had a final fall enrollment of 2.982 and a spring enrollment of 2,956. Waiting in line is frustrating and common during registration time as depicted above and below with these students. events — 97 Mary Anne Magor, Arts senior, reads the cards to discover the future, above. Arts junior Cindy Tips has fun vifith the ring toss, below. Ice cream event sweetens 1978 Winterfest activities The novelty of an ice cream social seemed to be the highlight of Winter- fest Week activities leading up to the Saturday night dance. Excepting the dance, it was the best attended of Winterfest events, according to Arts junior Michele Har- rington, Arts Senate representative. The events of the week were var- ied to meet a number of tastes. Ice skating at Ak-Sar-Ben on Monday night started out the series of activities, while on Tuesday, Blue- jay fans were treated to beer in the Knothole while watching the Marquette-Creighton game. Some of Aesop ' s fables and the Russian fairy tale, Baba Yaga, were presented in puppet shows on Friday in lower Brandeis. Card dealer John F. Kennedy, Busi- ness senior, deals a hand while Carol The fourth annual Winterfest carni- val evidenced a decline in student interest. Attendance was down from previous years. According to Arts sophomore Laura Baudendistel, Arts Senate rep- resentative, a number of factors were considered responsible for the low attendance. The carnival was held on a cold night in the old gym, deterring many from attending. Publicity was lacking for the event and on a Wednesday night, many students were studying. Many probably did not set up booths at the carnival since they had participated in Oktoberfest first semester. Saturday ' s dance was well at- tended in comparison to other years. Hoberg, Bob Hallinan and Thad Fenton look on, below right. 98 — events From left, above, Rosalinde Rhynes, ' Charles Butler, Niva Lubin, Steve Piper, Kathy Tharp and James Perkins sell pickles at the CUASA booth. Cone- heads from left are Shari Bender, Diane Stark and Becky Gaughan, above right, and below, they run the booth for Theta Phi Alpha. events — 99 The chairlift takes these two Creighton skiers to the top of the run at Winterpark, Colorado, right. Front row: Erin Long, Rose Laughlin, Peggy Mahoney, Rick Pellegrino, Barb Rome; second row: Brian Wixted, Kathy Konrad, Craig Mueller, Peggy Snodgrass, Barb Baker, Michele Micek, Erin Carey, Karen Daciek, Anne Seifert, Robert Tascarella, Deb Dang, Jeff Lee; third row: Jim Youngblut, unidentified. Dave Erker, Mike Hanley, Greg McDonald, Julie Roach. 100 — events Skiers trek to Colorado for Rocky Mountain fun The Creighton Ski Club, estab- lished four years ago, sponsored two ski trips to Colorado this spring. The first group of 35 students traveled to Winter Park, Feb. 3-6. The skiing conditions were so good I couldn ' t decide whether to sun bathe or ski! Arts sophomore Cheryl Anstett said. The second trip was to Keystone, Feb. 17-20 with 37 students. Accord- ing to Mary Higgins, instructor in physical education, the beginning skiers learned quite a few skiing techniques. The moderator for the club was the Rev. Leiand Lubbers, S.J. Officers were: Nursing sophomore Laura Foley, president; first-year Pharmacy student Harry Alcorn, vice-president; and Business senior Craig Mueller, secretary-treasurer. •■■ ' USK,,. 1 K t ' 1 1 1 The snow is great, above left, and these Creighton s c ers, above, are ready to hit the slopes. From left are Dave Erker, Brian Wixted, Rose Laughlin, Peggy Mahoney, and Mike Hanley, pictured at left. events — 101 Arts sophomore Jim McCoy, hosts the Gong Show as Chuckle baby be- low, and Introduces a Nixon Imper- sonator, right. 102 — events Gong Show raises $300, protest of black students More than $300 was raised for muscular dystrophy at the Gong Show Feb. 17, co-sponsored by Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and the Student Board of Governors. All seats were filled in the Rigge Science lecture hall and the audi- ence spilled into the back of the room. The show was modeled after the television Gong Show, featuring comedy and musical acts which were judged by Jerry Bartee, instructor in physical education; the Rev. Michael Cannon, east quad director; and Business senior Tom Ossowski. Filler acts were presented by members of SAE and the SBG. Arts senior. Bob Varone won first place for his comedy and impersona- tions. Second place was awarded to Arts sophomore Tim Bottaro, the Un- known Sackman. Third place went to Business sophomore Dave Erker for his imitation of comedian Steve Martin. The money raised for muscular dystrophy was downplayed by the reaction aroused by some acts in the show, which members of the audi- ence found objectionable. Gene-Gene the Dancing Machine, a regular on the television show, was imitated in the Creighton version. On the television program, Gene is black. In the SAE version, Gene ' s face was painted black. Black students staged a march in protest of the act on the Monday after the show. SAE and SBG apologized for the act in a letter to the Creightonian, saying they had been insensitive to the feelings of black students in their attempt to recreate the show as seen on daytime television. Acts for the Gong Show include the musical emsemble, top left, and the Nameless Comedian, above. events — 103 World renowned Margaret Mead speaks to a large Creighton crowd. As portrayed by these two coeds, bottom right, Margaret Mead knows how to captivate an audience. Mead sees traditional jobs, sex roies severing People are people, Dr. Margaret Mead said Feb. 22 in Upper Bran- deis, but whatever you do shouldn ' t be a mark on your sex. Margaret Mead — anthropologist, sociologist, teacher, author and woman, spoke on the changing roles of men and women before an audi- ence she addressed as ladies, gen- tlemen and others. In the past, a woman ' s principal role was to bear enough children so that some survived. Mead said. The man ' s role was to gather food and provide protection for the family. Despite this division in labor, there was no real inequality, Mead said. Men died in battle and women died in childbearing. What men do has always been regarded as more important, she said, probably because they have always had a sneaking suspicion that women could get along without them. They would like to think they have told women to have children. That ' s not quite true. They have probably shown women how not to have chil- dren, as we have in our own society today where we have children against the force of gravity because it suits the obstetrician. In some countries women have children in a sitting or squatting posi- tion, utilizing gravity and thus making delivery easier. And we had the period when some men invented natural childbirth. Men were going to indoc- trinate women with the fact that childbirth was natural — as if we didn ' t know it all along. Men don ' t have any parental in- stinct because they don ' t understand maternity. Mead said. They have an instinct to respond to little creatures. She said that if a man is to get hooked on a child, he should be in- troduced to it before the child loses the grasping reflex. Men can ' t resist it when a child reaches up and grasps their finger with their little hand. The bigger animals always have belonged to the men, Mead said. When there were horses they be- longed to the men and the cows be- longed to the women. When there were cars, women got the horses. When airplanes came along, au- tomobiles were given to the women, she said. Then there were as- tronauts. There are still going to be some people who can go to Mars and other people who can go to the moon. If we are going to have two sexes, we are going to have to bring them up differently or we won ' t have two sexes, Mead said. If the difference between men and women as achievers is the way their mother rears them, then involvement on the part of both parents might equalize the difference between achievers and nonachievers, she said. Today we are trying to do some- thing that no one has ever done be- fore, she said. We are trying to dis- associate — uncouple occupation from sex completely. We are trying to say that people are people and they are very different people and they have different skills, but whatever you do shouldn ' t be a mark of your sex. 104 — events U.S. ambassador stresses close Mexican relations Following in the footsteps of such predecessors as 1977 ' s speaker, Henry Cabot Lodge, U.S. special envoy to the Vatican, and 1962 ' s speaker Harry S. Truman, former President of the United States, Pat- rick J. Lucey, U.S. ambassador to Mexico, spoke at the annual Alpha Sigma Nu lecture Feb. 25. Approximately 225 active and alumni members of the honorary Jesuit fraternity attended the lecture and dinner that followed. After a revealing and amusing in- troduction by Lucey ' s brother, the Rev. J. Roger Lucey, S.J., president of Creighton Prep, the ambassador opened his speech with a tribute to the late Hubert H. Humphrey, who had originally been scheduled to speak. Lucey said he considered it an honor to be a second choice, espe- cially since Humphrey himself had made the request. The main thrust of the lecture dealt with the need for Mexico and the United States to work together. Although both countries are friendly toward each other, Lucey said We have not traditionally ap- proached issues of mutual impor- tance with a real sense that the fu- tures of our two peoples are inevita- bly bound together and interdepen- dent. In honor of the occasion, Lucey was presented with Creighton ' s Dis- tinguished Citizen Award by the Rev. Joseph J. Labaj, S.J., and Dan Klingenberger, Alpha Sigma Nu stu- dent chapter president. The key to the city of Omaha was also presented to him by City Council President Steve Rosenblatt. Above, the Rev. Daniel McNamara, S.J., uncle to the brothers; the Rev. J. Roger Lucey, S.J., and Ambassador Patrick Lucey are reunited at the Alpha Sigma Nu lecture at Creighton. events — 105 Rooney wins SBG contest by the hair on his chin Student activities for the centennial celebration ranged from a $5,200 gift to the university to a beard grow- ing contest. The Student Board of Governors committed $5,200 suggesting that it be matched with funds from the Senior Pioneer Pledge Program for a permanent gift to Creighton from the class of 1978. Students also sought pledges from other groups on campus such as Arts Senate, the Quad Councils, Business Administration Council and the pro- fessional school student governing bodies. A special committee was selected to determine what the gift would be. Razors were cast aside for the John Creighton Look-Alike Contest. Competition for the beard contest began in mid-November. Business junior, Pat Rooney, won the contest and a symbolic $100 in the Centennial celebration event Feb. 24. White water base shoe polish, applied by his sister, was used to whiten his eyebrows, hair and beard. He wore a three piece suit with a bow tie. SBG president Ray Redlingshafer watches as judges Maria Vaicu slca s, assistant director of public relations, and the Rev. Don Doll, S.J., associate professor of fine arts, make their decision, above. Winner Pat Rooney, Arts junior, is congratulated by oppo- nent, right. 106 — events i fm ifXiy . 7he look-alike contestants, top, are from left, Mike McCabe, Pat Rooney, Tom Noone, Mike Boyle, Ray Harre, Father Robert Burns of St. Cecilia ' s parish. Above, judges, from left, Phill SeidI, the Rev. Michael Morrison, S.J., vice president for academic affairs, Eileen Lieben, associate dean of students, Ray Redlingshafer, Maria Vakulskas and Father Doll view the contestants. Arts sophomore Tom Noone puts on a John Creighton face, left. events — 107 U.S. policy scrutinized in Panama Canal debate Above, Gen. Welborn Dolvin, the deputy negotiator for the Panama Canal Treaty, debates with Charles S. Reed, a local Omaha attorney. Dr. Richard Super, assistant professor of history, moderates the discussion below. Gen. Welborn Dolvin, deputy negotiator for the Panama Canal Treaty from the State Department, estimated that up to 40,000 troops would be required to protect the Panama Canal Zone from a Pana- manian uprising should Carter ' s pro- posed treaty be defeated. In an International Relations Club presentation Feb. 21, Dolvin and Charles S. Reed, a local attorney and former member of the Panama Canal ' s board of directors, debated the Panama Canal Treaty issue. Dolvin, who supported the treaty, said the U.S. overall objective of con- tinued operation would be en- dangered if the United States and Panama continued to argue over ownership rights. Two separate treaties were in- volved, he said. One guaranteed permanent neutrality of the canal. The other explained the process of Panamanian takeover. Neutrality of the Canal appealed to Dolvin because it allowed unlimited passage of warships, including pas- sage of U.S. nuclear vessels, he said. The United States would dominate the board of directors of the canal until 1990, Dolvin said, when domi- nance would revert to Panama. He said this provision would allow for training the Panamanians to operate the canal. Dolvin said he saw no problem with the agreement between Gen. Omar Torrijos, president of Panama, and President Carter. The agreement bans intervention by the United States in Panama. The United States has not had the right to intervene there since 1936, he said. Reed said the 1901 canal treaty with Panama gave the United States control in perpetuity and did not limit control. He condemned the State Depart- ment ' s attempts to buy friends and its policy of giving things away for nothing, saying that the United States must stand up for what it right- fully owns. Reed said he would favor negotiat- ing with Panama ' s legal government, but that Torrijos was an impostor who was never elected. The elected Assembly of Panama gave Torrijos power as head of government. He emphasized huge U.S. sub- sidies to Panama including $300 mil- lion yearly for canal rental. He said the United States constructed air- ports and water projects in Panama to justify control of the canal. Reed said that no other nation had complained about the United States ' operation of the canal and he doubted Panama ' s ability to duplicate this record. 108 — events Collett discusses trade between U.S., Canada Canadians and people of the United States are such close neighbors, economically and physi- cally that we must remember that we are shareholders of the continent, Wilmer J. Collett, consul general of Canada said. Collett spoke to Dr. Ross Hom- ing ' s, professor of history, Canadian history class and an international relations class Feb. 20. He also talked with the students after his presentation. He spoke on contemporary prob- lems at issue presently in Can- ada and United States-Canadian relations. Discrimination is the issue in Quebec now, Collett said. The French-speaking are a minority in Canada, but in actuality are the majority in a minority position in Quebec. He said there is more to the problem than aspirations to be inde- pendent. French Canadians want to share the opportunity to be leaders in society, economic decision makers and members of the legal profession. Another problem Collett cited is how best to ensure protection of language and culture of six million French speaking Canadians, 80 per- cent of which live in Quebec. Clear and precise options are lim- ited in number, Collett said. To be- come a separate nation is not impos- sible, but the reality is not attractive. When all alternatives are under- stood and risks are considered, many French Canadians will say that there is something to say about being a whole country, he said. Canada and the United States carry on the largest trade between two countries ever, according to Col- lett. Trade between the two countries exceeded $55 billion last year, the largest volume between any two na- tions. It translates into our being each other ' s number one customer, he said. Collett stressed that we are shareholders of a continent and our partnership can ' t be ignored. The Counsel General from Canada, W. J. Collett, listens intently to a ques- tion at an informal gathering in the Knothole, above left. Collett discusses the relationship between Canada and the U.S. in a Canadian history class, above, and below, he answers a stu- dent ' s question. events — 109 The wall arrangement adds variety to a dorm room, top. Anne Crawford, aliove, relaxes on the bunk bed. Julie Becker, right, surveys the tree that grows in her room. Dorm rooms reflect mood, personality of residents A survey of dorm rooms indicated tiiat students ' innovative abilities are higliiy developed when it comes to transforming the space enclosed by four bare walls into a comfortable habitat. Residents demonstrated their creativity through a variety of dec- orating ideas. Arts sophomores Greg Bodnar and Pat Foley invested in an antique mirror and surrounded it with smoked cork to provide a rus- tic look. Along another wall, they hung a large Nastar pennant and other post- ers to make the room more like home, to have something to come back to, Bodnar said. Arts sophomores Julie Becker and Jessica Szemler placed candles at the base of their extensive plant col- lection in order to give a cozier and brighter look to the room. We were sick of the same plain old dorm room and we wanted some- thing fun to come home to, Becker said. Several large plants also en- hanced the earthy atmosphere. Business senior Joan Heeney hung a multi-colored umbrella from a corner of her room to make the room have a more closed-in feeling, she said. An array of wicker stands and plant holders held about thirty plants and a bird cage encased yet another plant. Bamboo shades, a rocking chair and the lower part of an old sewing machine completed her decor. It ' s my home, she said. I don ' t think of it as a dorm room. 110 — events NASTAR A SKI MAOAZINE PROGRAM cetod BONNE BELL ' WMIMIIM 1 1 Above, Greg Bodnar. Above left, posters add a personal touch. Below, Holly Schargl. events — 111 Irma Trumbauer, above, supervises food preparation in the cafeteria kitchen. She shows her team spirit, below. Irma, one of for 28 years. Creighton is my life! is a state- ment often expressed by a favorite lady at Creighton, Mrs. Irma Trum- bauer, SAGA catering manager. Irma, as she would preferred to be called, has been involved with Creighton for 28 years as a food service employee, counselor to stu- dents, darling of faculty, fraternities and athletes and as an avid Blue- jay fan. Irma literally started at the bottom at Creighton in the food service in the basement cafeteria in the old medical school building at Fourteenth and Davenport streets. I was only going to work a week to help out, she recalled. Now, suddenly it ' s 28 years later and I ' m still here and loving every minute of it. Irma ' s impact on the university has crossed many lines. Early in her Creighton career she won the title of hamburger queen because of the number she made for hungry students and the quality of her specialty. Even now, when I visit with alumni in other cities, they greet me with, ' How ' s the hamburger queen? ' Trum- CU ' s finest cheers on bauer said. It makes a great begin- ning for reminiscences of the old Beanery days and, of course, our new, modern food service operation. She has won other accolades at Creighton, having been a write-in candidate in 1956 for the best looking girl on campus. It was rumored that she came in second only because of a last minute rush to the polls by coeds. In 1968, Irma gained her most im- pressive title when the members of the then newly-chartered national fraternity, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, named her a Golden Daughter of Minerva. She is one of 56 women who have been accorded this honor in the fraternity ' s many chapters. Of her may loves, probably none compare with athletics, where she reigns as the chief cheerer. She follows the Bluejay cagers and sets herself up as the out-of-town booster club. Irma ' s top sergeant brashness is always tempered by her deep con- cern about people and their prob- lems. Irma will always be considered a very special lady! 112 — events ■i Irma Trumbauer demonstrates how she acquired her title as the Bluejays ' number one fan, left. Trumbauer has followed Bluejay basketball for many years. In 1969 and 1978, left and right below, she cheers the Bluejays on to victory. events — 113 student Board President Mary Brad- ley and Peter Klewit break ground for construction of tlie Kiewit Ptiysical Fitness Center in 1975, above. Kiewits contribute support to CU, Omaha community The name Kiewit is practically a part of every Creighton student ' s vocabulary. Through the generosity of Peter and Evelyn Kiewit, the Kiewit Physi- cal Fitness Center and the Kiewit Residence Hall were made possible by their monetary support. Born in Omaha, Sept. 12, 1900, Kiewit became chairman of the board and president of Peter Kiewit and Sons ' Company in 1931. He built the company up until it has twice been listed as the largest construction company in the world. The Kiewits have provided civic leadership through support of many projects. On Feb. 9, 1976, Creighton awarded Peter Kiewit its highest civic honor, the Moneresa Medal of Honor Evelyn Kiewit died Jan. 2, 1977. On Feb. 18, 1978, Kiewit married the former Mrs. Marjorie H. Buchanan. 1 14 — events In 1968 the Rev. H. W. Una, S.J., pre- sents to Peter KiewH one of his many awards. Klewit expresses appreciation to Student Board President Ray Red- lingshafer when presented with a caire to celebrate the first anniversary of the physical fitness center. events — 115 St. Joseph ' s nursing students play basketball in 1946, above. Cellist Sha- ron Robinson, right, performs during Kate Drake Week. Below, Duchesne College students aid Italian immigrant children. Duchesne became known as Creighton ' s college for women. 116 — events You ' ve come a long way ' sums up Kate Drake Week From hoopskirts to bluejeans, the Creighton woman has persevered. However, it ' s been a perseverance that has had to continually battle a tradition, that of Creighton for males only. It was a woman who founded Creighton University, and technically, it was never clearly stated that Creighton was to be a school for men only. Generally accepted by historians is that Mary Creighton, wife of Edward Creighton, was fulfilling the wishes of her husband for a tuition-free college for boys. Yet the wording of her will did not omit women. Society ' s norms would do that. The professional schools at Creighton had been open ostensibly to women from their beginnings. But it wasn ' t until Kate Drake enrolled in the School of Medicine in 1892 that Creighton had its first woman stu- dent. She was also the first woman to enroll at a Jesuit university. Drake ' s role in Creighton ' s history is limited to her unofficial title as first woman student since there is no record of her having graduated. Her whereabouts after 1892 are unknown. It was Anna Marie Griffith, medical school graduate of 1898 in a class of 13, who was the first woman graduate from Creighton. It seemed were accepted at Creighton as long as they did not dominate in number. Over the years Creighton women have overcome low priority and chauvinism to assert themselves beyond honorary figures to become leaders. Creighton was hit by the women ' s liberation movement in 1971 through such short-lived groups as Adam ' s Rib. Although these groups died of attrition, having been formed by up- perclasswomen who later graduated, they did serve as conscience raisers. Later groups, such as the Women ' s Resource Center, helped to liberate women students by showing how lib- eration can be an individual experi- ence at Creighton. Kate Drake week, Feb. 26-Mar. 3, was a centennial celebration of women at Creighton. Events included lectures on women in art, a perform- ance by cellist Sharon Robinson, Black Women, Black Words, and discussions on the ERA and male liberation. I hoped all people who took part in the week learned of the many con- tributions women have given not only at Creighton but in the nation as a whole, Lisa O ' Byrne, coordinator of the Women ' s Resource Center, said about the week. A cheerleader sparks spirit for the Bluejays In 1950, above. Dr. Richard Shugrue, Dr. Caroline Sedlacek, Dr. Betty Evans and Mary Ann Magor sit on the panel discussing the ERA In the gold room. events — 117 Helen Condon is the 1948 Helen of Troy honored at the Inter-Fraternity Ball, above. This new Helen of Troy Is crowned during the 1947 dance held at Peony Park, right. Traditional proms fade, memories survive years King Creightons and Queen Creightons, Homecoming Queens, honorary colonels — all past glories of long gone proms and balls — live only in fading memories. Homecoming in 1950 marked 58 years of the Homecoming tradition. A queen was elected from 14 candi- dates. She ruled over two days of festivities beginning with the game and ending with the dinner-dance. The tradition died in 1972. The honor of queen had withstood at- tacks by Adam ' s Rib, a women ' s lib- eration group on campus claiming the tradition was a demeaning one. In 1971, this movement forced a ref- erendum seeking its abolishment, but it prevailed with strong support until 1972. Now, Homecoming is celebrated by a week of activities which ended this year with the game and a dance held in Upper Brandeis. A King and a Queen Creighton and other members of prom royalty were honored at the Junior-Senior Prom and the Freshman-Sophomore Prom held each spring since 1924. The proms were combined in April of 1971 which was the last year. The Student Board of Governors replaced it with a spring dance. Other dances that have come and gone include the Inter-Fraternity Ball with its Helen of Troy the Military Ball with its Honorary Colonel and a Sweethearts Ball with a Queen of Hearts. Creighton students of yesteryear danced to music by Eddy Haddad ' s orchestra or Bernie Cummins and his band at the Hotel Fontenelle or the Blackstone. 118 — events Joan Murphy, above, Helen of Troy of 1949, holds the bouquet presented to her. Prom candidates of 1948 line up for a pre-dance activity, left. Mary Kavanagh and Ken Boeding are crowned Queen Creighton and King Creighton in 1951, below. events — 119 Intruders spur extensive measures to tighten security, insure safety Incidents involving male intruders which occurred during February spurred tightened security nneasures in the dormitories. According to the Rev. Michael J. Cannon, S.J., director of the east quandrangle, the intruder(s) never physically harmed any of the resi- dents. It ' s a shame we had to do this, but our first priority is personal safety, Cannon said in regard to the decision to bolt everything. The girls are very upset and scared. It ' s discon- certing to walk in to the showers or be in them and have some guy watching you, he said. Because the intruder was be- lieved to escape by using the elevator to reach the ground floor and exiting through the east door near the book store, elevator service to the ground level was discontinued. Combination digital-type locks were ordered to be installed on the doors of women ' s restrooms in Kiewit and Swanson. Residents would have to know the correct combination to unlock the restroom doors. Crash bars were to be added to the stairwell doors and the doors were to be locked from the other side. This allowed for entrance to the stairwells, but would prevent en- trance to the floors from the stair- well, except during fire alarms. The only way to exit from the stairwell would be through the door on the first floor, in both Kiewit and Swanson. Lighting was improved on campus — in quads and around the dor- mitories. Entrances to all four dormitories were locked 24 hours a day and stu- dents were required to show their Creighton ID to enter. Guards were placed on duty 24 hours a day in all four dormitory lobbies. In reaction to complaints that some students were inconvenienced by the tightened security measures, Cannon said, We ' re going to have to put up with some inconvenience. The pre- cautions being taken now are not negotiable and will not be changed until we have things under control. 120 — events Longer wins presidency; 1,199 votes cost at polis Carrying 199 of 305 votes cast in Kiewit Hall, Business junior Paul Langer was elected 1978-79 presi- dent of the Student Board of Gover- nors. Langer totaled 487 votes to Busi- ness junior Mike Meisinger ' s 373 while two other candidates and a col- lection of other write-in votes split the rest of the ballots. Langer, a resident adviser in Kiewit Hall, said his excellent exposure as an R.A. and the kind of job I ' ve done there, was the reason he picked up almost two-thirds of the votes cast in that dorm. The winner said he was worried about how he would do in Swanson, but was pleased he stayed within 22 votes of Meisinger there. Business junior Mike Boyle, who ran his campaign on improving the Alumni Library and a promise to do- nate his $2,000 salary to library improvements if elected, finished third with 166 votes. Write-in candidate Mike Atkinson received votes from 137 students. The Arts junior had finished within 11 votes of first place in the primary election but was disqualified by the SBG executives for violations of SBG election by-laws. The four-way battle for the presi- dency drew 1,199 students to the polls, an increase from the 745 who voted in the primary. The vote total dropped 471 from last year ' s record- setting total of 1,670 votes of which current SBG president Ray Red- lingshafer garnered 645 votes. Langer called this year ' s cam- paign low-keyed, and said there was no clear-cut issue. The president-elect said that most of the candidates started late and there was less publicity about this year ' s campaign. Langer also said it was poor planning to have the elections during mid-term week. He said little things like the voting machines used in the 1977-78 election but not this year also made a difference. Only 19 votes were cast in the Dental School, and only one of those was cast for Langer. I didn ' t avoid the Dental School intentionally, Langer said, but last year ' s election results pointed to the necessity to get the Law School vote. Langer considered a smooth tran- sition between the 1977- ' 78 adminis- tration and his to be important. He said his inexperience with the SBG would make it necessary for him to work closely with executives in the remainder of the term. Business junior Paul linger, above, discusses pians for the 1978-79 school year after being elected SBG president in March. Poll workers Susan Higgins, Arts senior, left, and Business junior Joan Schweikart run the voting booth as Arts freshman Kevin Garnett casts his vote and others wait, below. events — 121 Torum ' continues tradition of Creigliton ' s quality plays Tom Neumann as Hero sings a love song, above. Jamie Mason as Pseudoius observes the courtesans, below. A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum was funny, lively, and well-done. Despite the inadequate facilities of the Little Theater, the theater staff managed to put on some high quality plays and musicals. A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum continued the tradition. Director Suzanne Dieckman pro- duced a tightly-knit extravaganza of singing, dancing and acting which sparkled from the opening moments through the finale. Her cast of 18 accounted for a good deal of the brilliance. Jamie Mason, a theater staff member and instructor in the department, played Pseudoius, while Pat Sokolowski, a veteran of the Creighton theater portrayed the young virgin in love with Hero. Some of Tom Neumann ' s best moments on stage as Hero were shared with Mike McCandless, who played Senex, Hero ' s father. Kevin Cassidy and Rich Janecek portrayed the merchandising Marcus Lycus and the bordering-neurotic, Hysterium, respectively. Forum is based on the works of the Roman playwright Plautus and much of its humor is contained in de- liberate exaggerations of typical Roman drama. 122 — events Above, Kevin Cassidy as Marcus Lycus, Gall Carideo as Gymnasia and Jamie Mason as Psuedolus. Left, Tom Neumann, RIcli Janecek and below, Mason. Qoclock 6 fS$ 124 - - events lormdo ' s I ' Z 9 C 5 i r r r events — 125 Arts senior Bernie Smid, above, Is fascinated by nature ' s beauty around her and by the bird hovering dose enough to eat from her hand. These 1929 graduating seniors, below, seem far removed from the seniors of the ' 70s, right, who are Business seniors, Dave Slattery, Sean Mullen and Kerry Zuegner. I Senior recalls 4 years of memorable activities I can ' t believe it! Graduation is al- most here and I wonder how four years could go so fast. Looking back on my college life at Creighton, I realize that it ' s impossi- ble to put a price tag on the educa- tion I received. It not only included the cost of tuition and books, but also, the immeasurable amount of knowledge and patience I gained through my experiences with others. And who are these people? They are: the group leader during Wel- come Week who gave me a tour of campus and five minutes later we were back at Deglman Hall; the first person I met who helped make the adjustment easier; all of my room- mates who helped me through diffi- cult times; the professors who from day one talked three years above my head to the professor whose en- thusiasm and intelligence stimulated my interest in my course of study. The list is endless! How can any of us forget the many times we wondered if we would ever make it through finals! Yet, we did. The change from dorm life to off- campus life was like night and day. The closeness, the conflicts, and fun I had was invaluable. And of course, the food was unforgettable! Re- member the Brandeis food fight? Yet, off-campus life involved more re- sponsibilities, was even more educa- tional and a lot of fun. It seems as though I have met so many different people and done so much more than can ever be written here. It will always be great to look back on Creighton, but for now, look- ing ahead is even more exciting! Jan Nye ' 78 Business senior Arts senior John Bausch, above, contemplates the next Bluejay move, while below, Law senior Sue Nellor, and in the foreground, seniors Bob Kase, Dave Wood and Chris Smith enjoy home court action at the Civic. events — 127 ' ; ■ V ' ' ■ 128 — organizations X ' «: organizations — 129 v , Tt B 1 1 «i 33 ■«• 1 1 IFC assumes active role to coordinate frat efforts Along with its yearly respon- sibilities of overall coordination of fraternity rush, Interfraternity Council added a new activity this year. With their efforts, we now can enjoy the trees planted around cannpus. IFC activities for the year also included Greek Week, October 3-7. IFC was founded in the early 70 ' s to serve as a means of communica- Sigma Nu member Chuck Meadows watches Frank Pignataro, an SAE, race through his Arby sandwich, above right. Arbor Day comes early to Creigh- ton this year, below left, with the help of the IFC among others including the Rev. Mike Flecky, S.J. tion between the fraternities to coor- dinate their efforts. Recently, the IFC has taken a more active role in promoting the fraternal system by sponsoring cam- pus events and service projects. The council consists of two repre- sentatives from each fraternity. The Rev. John Schlegel, S.J., is the group ' s advisor. Front row, from left to right: Allen Fugate, Pat Monteleone, Bill Kunkel; second row: Ed Gilligan, Kevin O ' Con- nor, Rod Jewell, Gene Fleischmann; third row: the Rev. John Schlegel, S.J., Mark Naasz, Martin Schermoly. 130 — organizations Front row: Candie Smalley; second row: Beth Moga, Sallee Britton; third row: JoAnn Murray, Debi Sell, Lynne Duren. Panhellenic social events include Greek Weel , raffle Formal sorority rush this year in- volved 110 women participating in skits, teas, meetings and open house with the four different Creighton sororities. With the guidance of the eight- member Panhellenic Council, the sororities were active in the Greek Week held Oct. 3-7. Activities included a tricycle race, an obstacle course, a greased pig contest and a Greek mass. The Panhellenic officers were: Candie Smalley, president; Lynne Duran, vice-president; Sallee Britton, secretary; and Beth Moga, treasurer. Keeping warm on a cold day at a powder puff football game, bottom, are from left: Ann Shamlefer, Diane Revert, Rita Heger, Deb Donovan, Laura Foley, Beth Moga, Kathy Ander- son and Candie Smalley. Kathy Ander- son, below, takes one last sip. ASG actives, above left, take a break from practice for a rusfi skit. 132 — organizations Top rigfit, front row: Chris Vogel, Kelly Barnes, Gina Wfiitters, Carol Hoberg; second row: Bonny Veehoff, Mary Adam, Pat Atilf; ttiird row: Mary Madick, Cheryl Ryberg, Susie Burke, Jo Ann Murray. Above, Joanne Szemborski, Judy McCabe, Kathy Anderson, Lynn Eller- meyer, Cindy Appleseth; second row: Maureen Shuey, Lisa Vander Maazen, Mary Lou Colwell, Jane Hoesing; third row: Susan Sajjadi, Nora Murray, Twila Emge, Julie Asher. Jane Hoesing, below, expresses her delight at the success of the skit. ASG character includes unique local friendships Alpha Sigma Gamma sorority, founded in May of 1971, is unique because it is the only local Greek or- ganization on campus. The ASG ' s have been active in the past in events such as the Miss Cutie-Mr. Ugly Contest and Greek Week. The group has been recog- nized nationally by its participation in fund drives for UNICEF and locally through Honey Sunday, a drive sponsored by the Nebraska Associa- tion for Retarded Citizens. Participat- ing members sold honey in different Below, front row: Dee Weddle, Barb Moon, Sue Folkner, Cheryl Linscott; second row: Kathy Duffy, Nancy Gatti, sectors of the Omaha area. This year ' s ASG activities included the Welcome Week picnic, a river- boat ride, the second annual ASG- Phi Kappa Alpha picnic, Halloween and Christmas parties, Panhellenic formal and a drive for the National Epilepsy Foundation. There were 58 active members. The officers were: Judy McCabe, president; Mary Madick, vice- president; Pat Costello, secretary; Melanie Bottoms, treasurer. Lori Borgan, Lori Sullivan; third row: Dee O ' Brien, Jo Ann McCroy, Pat Costello, Kathy Dwyer. Tri-sig mennbers organize with national group help The 1948 Homecoming is on its way witti these sorority girls as candidates for the queen and her court, below. The newest addition to Creighton ' s list of Greek organizations is the Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority, formerly Gamma Pi Omega. The Tri-Sigs are part of the national chapter and were established as a colony Aug. 28, 1 977. This group of Tri-Sigs is new to the effort of establishing a national sorority on campus, but the organization itself is not new to Creighton. With the tur- moil of the late ' 60s and early 70s interest waned. Members saw the membership dying and made the de- cision to dissolve in 1971. The help of interested Tri-Sig alum- nae in the Omaha area came when the Gamma Pi Omegas were looking for national backing to meet their inter- ests. With the help of alumnae, the Tri-Sigs received colony status in Au- gust with installation as a chapter to come with financial and member- ship stability The group participated in Greek Week and the Big Sister-Little Sister program, pumpkin carving at a day care center and singing with members of the Delta Upsilon fraternity at a nurs- ing home. Philanthropic activities included a canned food drive Nov 19 and work with Omaha ' s Christ Child Center. There were 13 members. The offi- cers were: Arts senior Jenny Stewart, president; Nursing sophomore Sallee Britton, secretary; and Arts sopho- more Laura Baudendistel, treasurer. Front row, left to right: Debbie Sell, Jenny Stewart, Laura Baudendistel, Sallee Britton. Second row: Karen Jostmeyer, Sue Wells, Pat Havlik, Melany Szudera, Jay Shingan. In 1949, sorority rush, left, was as activity-filled as it is today, as exemplified by the Tri-Sig show of Go Greek spirit in a skit, above. organizations — 135 Above, front row: Genelle Torrey, Ruth Sweigard, Jann Fangman, Lori Peterson; second row: Barb Wagner, Lynne Duren, Anita lodence, Lucy De- Santis; third row: Maureen Dolan, Susie Mrzlak, Sherry Praska, Marina Smith. Right, front row: Judy Blackburn, Jane McGrath, Ann Sporkman, Cindy Bruce, Leanne Weinhold; second row: Beth Girardot, Michele Harrington, Peggy Snodgrass, Colleen Maynard, Ann Condon; third row: Lee Ann Brockmeyer, Jeanie Nelson, Kim Bauman, Cindy Chisholm, Lori Shook. DZs strive for memorable 75th diamond jubilee year Delta Zeta, Creighton ' s first national sorority, appeared on campus in 1948 when it was originally installed as a chapter of Kappa Beta Gamma. It was later organized as a chapter of Theta Upsilon in 1952-53, and be- came a chapter of Delta Zeta when the two sororities merged in 1962. Activities which helped earn the sorority a number one rating on cam- pus by the National Panhellenic Council include philanthropic service for the deaf and Gallaudet College in Washington, D.C. Other highlights of the Delta Zeta ' s 75th Diamond Jubilee Year and the 15th anniversary as Theta Eta chapter of Delta Zeta include the Founder ' s Day Dinner with Omaha alumnae, hayrack ride, Christmas party and spring steak fry. Officers of the organization were Ann Condon, president; Cathy Jones, vice president of pledges; Kim Bauman, vice president of member- ship selection; Peggy Snodgrass, re- cording secretary; Cindy Bruce, cor- responding secretary and Cindy Chisholm, treasurer. Marcia Simmons served as adviser for both the alumna and college chap- ters, and the Rev. James Datko, O.M.I., was the chapter ' s chaplain. 136 — organizations Above, front row: Vici Sortino, Mary Judah, Lynne Simons, Erin Caray, Julie Otten; second row: Dianne Duren, Kathy Fitzmaurice, Suzanne Blichmann, iVIartlia Malone, Tricia Trausch; third row: Nancy Caffrey, Barb Kula, Dorothy Kovar, Jennifer Clark, Barb Baker. Arts senior Anita lodence, above, leads these DZs with a pep s ong for their annual rush skit party held in Walsh Lecture Hall, while below, these 1950 prom princesses pose for the big event. organizations — 137 Kathy Slevin, Arts freshman, pre- pares tempting treats for ttie Theta Phi Alpha donut sale, below. Above right, front row: Dianne Levert, Rita Heger, Anne O ' Brien, Candle Smalley; second row: Barb Meier, Kathy Korst, Jane Rice, Jean Neesen, Gene Tracey; third row: De- nise Mernin, Jean Engelhardt, Cathy Andrews, Marcia Mernon. Below, front: NIelanie Spaedy, Julie Ungashick, Irene Zweber, Ann Caffrey, Kathy Slevin, Deb Jensen; second row: Laura Foley, Linda Ringer, Ann Sham- leffer, Lynn Schopper, Shirley Guma, Deb Donovan; third row: Claudia Clark, Carol Brabec, Becky Gaughan, Ann Seidl. Theta actives, above, enjoy a Wake up breakfast in the Kiewit rec room. Pledges attempt to roll ttieir pump- kins at the annual pumpkin roll, below. i Above left, front row: Peggy Redle, Mary Schamleffer, Mary Sucha, Jodi Hammel; second row: Jane Ludwig, Sandy Dragoun, Betti Moga, Josephine Lomangino, Mary Phillips; third row: Deb Jennings, Dina Roundy, Kathy Clark, Lois Ludwig. Thetas devote school year to Sienna House, events Theta Phi Alpha devoted its time to work with the Sienna House and regular social events throughout the year. The group raised money for the Sienna House and participated in such social events as Greek Week and the Panhellenic formal. The groups annual pumpkin roll was high- lighted this year by Bruce Jenner, Olympic medalist, who signed pumpkins during a visit to Creighton. Thetas sponsor the annual Theta Phi Alpha Talent show which was put on in conjunction with the Bob Hope Search for Collegiate Talent in early November. The talent show was orig- inally begun because the annual Creighton Capers was discontinued. There were 60 members in the sorority whose officers were: Anne O ' Brien, president; Claudia Clark, vice-president; Lois Ludwig, secre- tary and Jodie Lomangino, treasurer. organizations — 139 Front row above, left to right: Kevin Morrissey, Kevin Schraeder, Andy Hawekotte; second row: Chris Abboud, Craig Parlet; third row: Marl Heeney, James Schlehuber, Scott Van Vooren. Front row above, left to right: Ken Pitz, R. J. Newcome, Mark Essick, Frank Pignataro, Ted Crennan; second row: John Boyer, Mike McCabe, Kevin Kelley, Bill McCabe; third row: John Anderson, Tom Ossowski, Russ Baten- horst, Peter Rauenbuehler, Mike Brzica. SAE services center on muscular dystrophy fight The Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity has been on campus since Nov. 17, 1968. Members showed their unity throughout the year by money-raising activities and social and philanthropic activities. Social activities for the group included Halloween and Christmas parties, the annual SAE Drink-a-thon in Macedonia, Iowa, plus TGIFs with the sororities. The SAEs also spon- sored a ski trip to Dillon, Colorado, and a spring trip to Florida. The group ' s philanthropic work included the Jerry Lewis Telethon when members did phone work to collect pledges. Members also helped organize the Muscular Dys- trophy Dance-a-thon and supplied workers during the dance. The 1st semester officers were: John Boyer, president; Mike Brzica, vice-president; Mike Wiley, secretary; and Mark Heaney, treasurer. Irma Trumbauer, SAGA Catering manager, served as staff advisor. There were 52 active members. 140 — organizations At the annual Halloween party, left, the SAEs are dressed for the occasion. Front row below, left to right: Tim Giroux, Patrick Foley, John Considine, James Kane, Douglas Kaminski; sec- ond row: Jim Callaghan, Steve O ' Con- nor, Brian Barkley, Tom Doyle; third row: James McCoy, Pat O ' Bryan, Mike Wiley, Mike Statz, Patrick Svoboda; fourth row: Mark Beam, Jim De Line, Joe Anstey, Ed Gilligan. DUs celebrate 7 years as Creighton fraternity Delta Upsilon was organized on Creighton ' s campus on April 12, 1969. The group was formerly known as Kappa Gamma Sigma. The DUs annually sponsor a trike race during Greek Week. This year the 43 members were also trained and certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Other activities included rush par- ties, volunteering workers for area Halloween haunted houses, Christ- mas carolling for the elderly, par- ticipating in the Muscular Dystrophy Dance-a-thon and planting trees around campus. The DU formal was held April 22. The officers were: Nick Turkal, president; Kevin Sullivan, vice presi- dent; Anthony Joyce, secretary; Tim Force, treasurer; and Bob Hallinan, chapter relations secretary. Faculty advisers were the Rev. Thomas S. McShane, S.J., and the Rev. Lawrence W. Flanagan, S.J. ■■ r- - . - ;ir ■ !,■ Mb . -- mX Front row: Paul Verdi, Warren Ra- binowitz, Michael Unser, Peter Verdi; second row: John Kennedy, Rich Ste- poszel , Kevin Sullivan, Bill Kunkel; third row: Dave Press, Timothy Draftz, Ray Harre, Guy Hanson, Thad Fenton; fourth row: Michael Borja, Paul Va- canti, Jim Bailey, Nick Turkal. Frater- nity members, above, enjoy refresh- ments at a rush party. The DUs, left, use their house for parties throughout the year. Some DUs, below, perform a skit for pledges. Front row: Tim Suiter, Kevin O ' Con- nor, Bob Hallinan, Robert Snyder; second row: Marty Diaz, Anthony Joyce, Michael Bentivegna, William Ashburn; third row: Jimmie Pinkham, Dan Lindsay, Mark Meszaros, Jim Healy, David Begley; fourth row: Scott Dedinsky, Michael Lang, Terry Cudahy, Greg Dedinsky. organizations — 143 Above, front row: Curt Mock, Paul Garner, Michael Atkinson; second row: Richard Giannini, James Hougas, Stephen Bruckner; third row: Richard Donnelli, James Urban, Jim La Fave. Right, front row: Luke Seifert, Ran- dall Castegnaro, Brad Frantzen, Mike Stanley; second row: Richard Doyle, Ronald Kenkel, Thomas Bolt, Steven Ludford; third row: Bob Wilson, Keith Monroe, Brian Driscoll, Tom Gass. November marks 12 years for Phi Psi brotherhood Established on campus in 1965, Phi Kappa Psi was the first national social fraternity on a Catholic college campus in the country. The Phi Psi ' s celebrated 12 years of dedication to the ideals of scholar- ship, leadership and brotherhood on Nov. 13, 1977. The group ' s activities for the year included a luaua, screwdriver break- fast, ski trip, work with the March of Dimes, a haunted house, Honey Sunday and a halloween party with the Omaha School for Boys. Phi Psi ' s had 73 active members. The officers were: Richard Nelson, president; Gary Healy, recording sec- retary; Mitch Hunter, corresponding secretary; and Mark McKinzie, treas- urer. The Rev. Neil Cahill, S.J., was the faculty advisor. 144 — organizations Above, front row: Thomas Adams, Jim Comstock, Kevin Gould, Jim Mes- sersmith; second row: John Pintauro, Kevin Casey, Mil e Malone, Curtis Wong; Jim Simpson; third row: James Brucliner, David Parks, Paul O ' Malley, Lee Graves. Below, front row: Christopher Geha, Dominic Frecentese, Joseph Pane, Barret Long; second row: Mark Mack- ey, Eddie Ryan, Kevin Heckman, Tom Herr; third row: Mitchell Hunter, Bill Collins, Brian Galvin, Ken Bodner; fourth row: Jeff Modica, Rich Nelson, Jerry Barkmeier, Gary Healy. Two Phi Psis, below, check their game plan during the Welcome Week picnic for the freshmen. organizations — 145 Delta Chi works include fun, charitable events The Creighton chapter of Delta Chi fraternity was started in May of 1970 with 66 members. It is the first frater- nity on campus to own its lodge, lo- cated at 3503 Cuming St. Past service projects include volun- teering for the Jerry Lewis Telethon, providing financial support for mis- sionaries in Africa and serving as Big Brothers for disadvantaged youth. Last year members planted trees and laid sod in the construction of a small park near Lutheran Hospital. This year Delta Chi worked in the WOW haunted house, sponsored a breakfast for the disadvantaged and assisted the Arts Senate in the blood drive. Field trips included the pledge skips to Iowa City and the annual Delta Chi Magical Mystery Weekend, a trip arranged by two members with the destination remain- ing unknown by the others until they arrive. The officers were: Business senior Nick Patrinos, president; Arts senior Pat Monteleone, vice president; Arts senior Art Kaslow, secretary; and Business junior Lowell Wright, treas- urer. The Rev Don Doll, S.J. was the faculty adviser. Below, front row: Patrick Mon- teleone, Gregg Coffman, Frank Bac- cala, Gary Ostrow; second row: Ken Berberich, Dennis O ' Hare, Weston Sprigg, Peter Albano; third row: Greg Abboud, Phillip Talboy, Douglas Hinch- ion, Steve Dulude. Front row: Jim Ward, Paul d ' Oliveira, Martin Schermoly, Joseph Rosati, Tom Rohm; second row: Patrick Farrell, Matthew Farrell, John Ghlradelli, Kevin Piper; third row: Nick Patrinos, Jack Lee, Art Kaslow. 146 — organizations Front row: Rick Mudrak, R. J. Melfi, Kurt Schropp, Ed Kusek; second row: Bruce Dean, Greg Mohr, Rod Jewell, Stan Kathol; third row: Matt Tay- lor, Doug Massop, Kevin Madden, Aurello Lopez. Pikes create activities tliat benefit community Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity has been on campus since the fall of 1976 and became a Theta Lambda chapter April 6, 1976. The 31 Pikes have been active in holiday activities, including the WOW Haunted House, Boys Town Hallow- een party. Thanksgiving food pantry drive and Easter Seals bunny hop. Other activities included the dis- tribution of desk blotters, blood drive car rally, WOW dance marathon, Yell like Hell pep rally and a regional convention in January. The officers were Arts senior Rod Jewell, president; Business senior Stan Kathol, vice-president; Arts junior Paul Mileris, secretary and Arts junior Creighton Randolph, treasurer. Front row: Mike Schmoellen, Matt Bahl, Ming Cabrera, Pierre Prouty, J. Creighton Randolph; second row: Mike Powers, Mike Byrne, Paul Mllerls, David SImonIn; third row: Dan Allen, Dave Browning, Mark Naasz, Mark Wade, David Harper. organizations — 147 As do those from other fraternities, Sigma Nu members Gene Fieisch- mann, Sven Normann, Les Zielinski, Dave Van Oosbree, John Marshall and John Galey participate in intramural athletics. John Marshall, Al Fugate and Joe O ' Neill, below, meet to discuss fraternity business matters. Sigma Nu goals include members, establishment The 1977-1978 academic year was an important period in the history of the Sigma Nu chapter at Creighton. As a relatively new fraternity, Its main goal was to increase its membership with quality individuals and to become well established in the Greek community. The chapter ' s history began on Feb. 20, 1976 when 13 men were chosen by national representatives to be core members of the fraternity. At that time the U.N.O. chapter of Sigma Nu spon- sored a pledging and colonization ceremony. The members worked to- ward becoming an active chapter in the national organization until April 22, 1977 when the Creighton colony be- came lota Tau, chapter 203. The col- onization period was one of the short- est in Sigma Nu history. This year the 17 active members of the fraternity enjoyed their first full semester as a national chapter. They started with a Coors and pizza party, a pheasant hunt and participation in Greek Week festivities with an Arby ' s beef eating contest. Highlights of the year included a chapter retreat in January, a pledge initiation dance and the annual White Rose formal. The brothers participated in football intramurals and in the Sigma Nu Softball tournament in Liberty, Mo. They also made plans to attend a Grand Chapter convention in Little Rock, Ark. This year ' s officers were Business junior Allen Fugate, president; Arts junior John Marshall, vice president; Pharmacy senior Sven Normann, sec- retary; and Business sophomore Joe O ' Neill, treasurer. The Rev. Marion J. Sitzmann, O.S.B., associate professor of English, was the adviser. 148 — organizations ll Above, front row: Al Fugate, Chuck Meadows, Les Zielinski, Al Fleming, Mike KIley; second row: John Marshall, Gene Flelschmann, Joe Lorenzo, Mike Bonitati; third row: Joe O ' Neill, Jerry Kenning, Mike Boyle, Paul Roque, Sven Normann. Joe O ' Neill, John Marshall, Al Fugate and Sven Normann, below, are out for some snow fun. organizations — 149 Tom Grennan gives advice to Dina Roundy, above, about Law School. People enjoy the reception after the Sharon Robinson recital, below. 36 programs available In Series 78 presentations Through efforts of the office of Student Personnel, dorm students had the opportunity this year to par- ticipate in Series 78. This new edu- cational progrann was coordinated by Eileen Lieben, dean of students, to offer topics not dealt with in a class- room setting. Lieben worked with the Extracur- hcular Program Planning Committee, an informal group of students, to plan 36 programs on topics such as clas- sical music, human sexuality, and apartment leases. Resident advisers chose their house program each semester. The programs involved up to four sessions a semester featuring a presentation by an authority. Faculty members, students and community members participated in the presen- tations. According to Lieben, programs about wine tasting, human sexuality and skiing were the most popular with students. Arts junior Ellen Kaiser, an RA in Kiewit Hall, said the two wine presen- tations on her floor first semester each drew about 50 students. The Rev. John Schlegel, S.J., assistant professor of political sci- ence, directed the wine tasting ses- sion and lectured on the differences in wines. Law freshman Greg Micek talked about his experience as a wine steward in a local restaurant. Kaiser said that the sessions in- volved interesting things that most of us wouldn ' t have otherwise had the chance to encounter. Arts senior Tom Weir, Swanson Hall RA, said his house program on human sexuality, especially the film VD Blues, w as popular with his res- idents. Ueglman RA Maureen O ' Halloran, Arts senior, said although several programs did not draw a large crowd, the sessions were of high quality and interesting. She added the programs were well organized but not well pub- licized by the RAs. Lieben said dorm programs of pre- vious years had been usually or- ganized on a hit and miss basis. She also said with more organization and more regular presentations, qual- ity has improved. Lieben said she was pleased with the programs and credited the faculty members and other volunteer pro- gram leaders for the success of Series 78. Nobody realizes how much effort the faculty put into these, she said. Eileen Lieben plans a program, above left, for Series 78. Arts sopho- more Lynn Konitzer and Arts junior Ellen Kaiser, hostesses for the recep- tion, pour wine above. People enjoy the reception, left sponsored by Series 78. organizations — 151 The Saga dishwashing crew, be- low, views a lot of wasted food. WHAT stimulates concern for world hunger problem The World Hunger Awareness Troupe (WHAT) was organized five years ago after the Rev. James Datko, O.M.I., and several students attended a food symposium in Texas. Since that time, the group has ac- quired about 30 active members who make it their goal to develop a stu- dent awareness of the world hunger problem. In addition to sponsoring panel dis- cussions, films and speakers, and a farmers ' market on National Food Day, the group also prepared a vegetarian meal on campus and initiated a field trip to do volunteer work on an Indian reservation. Members of the World Hunger Awareness Troop, below, include: A polka kegger was held to raise money for the Omaha Food Pantry. Associated with the United Catholic Social Service, the North Omaha or- ganization helps provide food for needy people on an emergency basis. The large enrollment in the course, Hunger, Justice and Development, taught second semester by Father Datko, may indicate a growing interest in the problem, according to Arts senior Dennis Kozel, president. The other officers of WHAT were Arts seniors Sue Millea, vice presi- dent; Jany Reginato, secretary; and John Hayes, treasurer. Father Datko was the faculty adviser. Dennis Kozel, Susan Millea, Jany Reginato, Mark Gilger, John P. Hayes. Members of the 708 Senior Center, above, first row: Theresa Brosnihan, Jay Schingen, Marian Wolff, Matt Sim- mons, Sarah Healy, Deborah S. Daley; second row: Sandy Miller, Claire Dokler, Leanne Weinhold, Mary Phil- lips, Melody Gardewine; third row: John Kimball, Marshall Easley, Tom Keleher, Don Davis, Dave Urbanski, Greg Otterson. Bev Spellerberg, left, gets a dance lesson from Curt Mock. Students serve hot meals, amuse, inform 708 seniors Young and Old United (YOU), better known to some as the 708 Senior Center, has grown to be a vital link between the Creighton stu- dent and the senior citizen. The combination of novel ideas and a genuine concern for the elderly has led to a program which reflects stu- dent involvement in the community. In 1973 the Oblate priests and a group of Creighton students decided to create a center for the senior citi- zens of Omaha. They transformed a storefront at 708 S. 24th Street into a place where the elderly could con- gregate socially with each other and with the members of the Creighton community. The faces were new this year, the program had expanded, yet the ideal remained the same. Every Saturday afternoon students prepared a hot lunch and provided entertainment and health care information for about fifty senior citizens. During this time the elderly participated in folk danc- ing, played bingo, and enjoyed the talents of student performers. This year the combined efforts of Young and Old United and advisor Brother Bill Johnson, O.M.I., resulted in expansion. The organization initi- ated an Outreach program to serve shut-ins and provided transportation for participants. The enthusiasm and interest of the 20 students who reg- ularly donated their time made the endeavor successful, according to Arts senior Bernie Smid. To support the center, members of YOU sponsored fund raisers dur- ing the year, including a polka keg- ger, car wash, and a booth at Okto- berfest. Necessary funds were also acquired through St. John ' s parish. The Community Service Center, sponsored by the Student Board of Governors and Campus Ministry, was instrumental to the program ' s success in that it coordinated volun- teers for the 708 Senior Center. Officers of YOU were Arts sopho- more John Dokler, president; Business sophomore Sarah Healy, vice-presi- dent; Arts freshman Matt Simmons, secretary; and Arts sophomore Dave Urbanski, treasurer. Swing your partner proved to be fun for Kathy Carson at the polka dance. organizations — 153 Right, front row: Jacqueline Sterling, Yvonne Andrews, Kathy Tharp, Althea Haywood, Rickie Gibbs; second row: Vanessa Boyd, Jocelyn Jones, Diane Duke, Alberta Taylor, Adora Jones, Herb Hall. Gina Scales conducts the CUASA choir in a performance in St. John ' s Church, below. The choir holds per- formances with the proceeds going to charity. Right, front row: Pamela Simmons, Angela Owens, Cheryl Ware, Veronica Brown, Lisa Swinton; second row: Merlin Hill, William Taylor, Gina Scales, Pamela Frizzell and Hattie Arnold. 154 — organizations CUASA functions stress academics, social life The Creighton University Afro- American Student Association (CUASA) was founded in 1969 for social and cultural reasons which still exist, said Arts junior Pamela Sim- mons, first semester president. However, the group is now more academically and culturally oriented, she said. CUASA benefits its members by serving their academic and social needs, making life easier for black people on this campus. Samuel Crawford, associate vice president for student personnel and CUASA moderator, said the group started as a vehicle for black ideas and opinions on education and life at Creighton. CUASA gave blacks some posi- tive existence, he said. It was or- ganized primarily to give blacks par- ticipation in events geared toward their life style and to give them an opportunity to extend their own re- sources into the community. CUASA community services include an annual Halloween party for neighborhood children. National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and Urban League membership drives, a canned food drive at Thanksgiving and elemen- tary and high school student tutoring. The organization also has yearly retreats, choir tours, parties, resume and term paper workshops and guest speakers. Crawford said CUASA has helped recruit minority students and contrib- utes to greater understanding of minorities. The CUASA choir, he added, performs before audiences second in size only to those attend- ing Bluejay games. CUASA benefits the university by providing activities for blacks where the university stops, Simmons said. CUASA tries to provide the univer- sity with a more rounded and healthy atmosphere for all. CUASA members perform at their fall concert, above, as Maelee Cham- bers, director, and Nathaniel Brya, bass player, provide back-up music for various selections, belovif. organizations — 155 Right, front row: Robert Baysa, Shuri Saigusa, Karen Honda, Craig Nakamota; second row: Stephanie Sugamura, Lori Masuda, Millie Arucan, Laureen Kimura; third row: Don Ho, Rick Shaw, Kelvin Fujino, Mike L mb. Left, front row: Diana Renti Cruz, Lisa Baysa, Alan Kaneshige, Brad Kimura; second row: Hubert Chang, Kay Nakamoto, Addision Zukeran; third row: William Kagawa, Daryl Fujiwara, Glenn Saito, Terry Young. Hawaiian club aloha spirit thrives away from home Early in the school year, the Hawaiian Club planned an activity in keeping with its purpose to foster bet- ter relations between students from Hawaii and to keep the aloha spirit alive, even though they are 5000 miles from their home. In September a picnic was held in Dodge Park to introduce freshmen to the club members. Other activities included a party in the Knothole, ice skating parties and the annual luau in April. The officers were: Arts junior Addi- son Zukeran, president; Arts sopho- more Al Mitsunaga, vice president; Arts junior Lois Eguchi, secretary; and Arts freshman Lori Masuda. The Rev. Roland Reichmuth, S.J., assistant professor of classical lan- guage, was the moderator. 156 — organizations Active math organization generates informal interest Math Club has been active for eight years after being an off and on organization in its history of more than 50 years. This year ' s group sponsored fall and spring picnics for nnennbers. The annual math field day, on Feb. 18, attracted about 700 high school students from Nebraska, South Dakota, Kansas, Missouri and Iowa. Math Club also sponsored a horse race booth based on probability at the Winterfest Carnival. Spring activities included a pizza party and softball game, and a picnic as a farewell for seniors. A party for those helping with the field day was held March 4. The purpose of the Math Club is to get students together to generate an interest in math informally and to allow students to become acquainted with instructors. Membership is open to anyone in- terested, not just math majors or those in math classes. Below, front row: Doug Kaminski, Stephen Lutz, Mary Hoff, Derrick Dang; second row: Steven Gainey, Twila Emge, Thomas Krzmarzick, Anna Maio; third row: Mike Statz, Ginny Todd, Mike Powers, John Sand. Above, front row: Conrad Marquard, Tham Le, Mark Domet, Theresa San Agustin, Mark Valliere; second row: Cindy Tips, Cindy Miserez, Giao Pham; third row: Bernard Portz, S.J., mod- erator. Ken Sostek, Bill Fehrenbach, Ken Pitz, Andy Gomer. Left, front row: Tom Pasic, Dave Wrend, Doug Massop, Bernie Pistillo; second row: David Pylipo, Paul Clif- ford, Richard Doyle, Michael Brock- man, Jeffrey Edwards; third row: Tom Gass, Lou Scallon, Mark Dickhute, Herman Wilbrand. organizations — 157 Shadows literary edition features students ' worl s After four years without it, a $500 grant has provided the light for Shadows to appear again this year. The Nebraska Arts Council granted $500 to the literary mag- azine, which has been absent for four years. It was discontinued in the spring of 1974 because of overbudgeting and lack of organization. Sponsors for the magazine include the Nebraska Arts Council, Metropoli- tan Arts Council, the Artists Co-op Gallery, the Centennial Committee and the Student Board of Governors. Arts senior Ty Kane was editor. The magazine is made available to students and the public at no charge. Half of the work published came from students. The remainder con- sists of works of persons outside the university in Nebraska and from out- side the state. Shadows contains prose, short- story fiction, poetry, graphics and photography. Above, first row: Barbara Rhodes, Dan Johnson, Karen Daciek; second row: Bob Glasgow, Erich Acl ermann, Dave England. Right, front row: Tom Weir, Ty Kane, Sue Reed; second row: Jeanne Rossini, MH(e Robinson. 158 — organizations W ' 9 1 ' 1 ■wHH £ £ t 1 3 L Kzl t F7 t V ■r fi f « K 9 n • n W- . M mm f iH ' . V fli n 1 :J v. - — . ilji a 1 - i. W n u Above, front row: Mary Maxey, Julie Greco, Anita lodence; third row: Terr; ' Cotter, L nda Janssen; second row: McAlister, Brooiie Ann Benschoter, L sa Schoeffler, Beth Jahn, Kris nn Becky Horan. Creighton first in state witli PR student cliapter Creighton is unique in Nebraska, because it has a chapter of Public Relations Student Society of Amer- ica, (PRSSA) the only student chapter in the state. PRSSA was chartered in July, 1977 but the 24 members did not become active until October of last year, according to Arts senior, Terri McAlister, president of the organization. PRSSA allows members to meet and associate with practicing public relations persons. The group toured area facilities which contributed to their knowledge of the field. Bill Ramsey Deputy Director for Development at Boystown, was the professional advisor of the Creighton chapter this year. Other officers of the organization were Lisa Schoeffler, secretary treasurer, Beth Jahn, vice president, and Julie Cotter, National Liason officer. As its community service project, PRSSA chose to assist in public relations for the Headstart Program in Omaha. Duties with the Headstart project included interviewing and reporting at the 12 Headstart centers in the city. Students also helped edit and lay-out the newsletter of Headstart. Above, front row: Mary Madicl(, Betty McDonald, Carol Brabec; second row: Mark Grabowski, Lisa O ' Byrne, Cary Pfeffer, Brian Horan; third row: Jim Youngblut, Pat Walsh, Steve Ford. organizations — 159 The cheerleaders get the crowd moving with a cheer during the game, betow, and at half-time, bottom. 160 — organizations Cheerleaders work hard toward achieving spirit An abundance of school spirit and a feeling of closeness among the 12 cheerleaders were contributing fac- tors to their successful year, said Nursing senior Sue Waggoner, cap- tain. She said the pregame parties at the Music Box, sponsored by the Student Board of Governors, in addi- tion to Creighton ' s competition in the Missouri Valley Conference boosted student spirit. The cheerleaders also worked more with the band this year, which did a lot for the school ' s spirit, said Karen Barlow, instructor in physical education and moderator for the cheerleaders. They ' ve done a lot of work this year and it ' s shown by their improvement, Barlow said. We didn ' t get much crowd re- sponse when we used stiff, struc- tured cheers, so we tried to keep them as simple as possible, she said. Above, front row: Ben Myers, Bruce Dean, Frank Herr; second row: John Wilhelm, Mick Marsicek; third row: Rick Mudrack. Left, front row: Tina Gray, second row: April Shaughnessy, Betty Lempke, Alina Bass; third row: Julie Becker, Mike Morgan, Sue Wag- goner. Cheerleaders Wilhelm, Dean, Mar- sicek and Mudrack, below, lead the home crowd in a rousing cheer with Billy Bluejay ' s help as the players en- gage in game warm-up. These two students try out their scuba apparatus for class sponsored by the Military Science Department, top. Capt. Mason Smith, assistant pro- fessor of military science, above, explains an exercise. Bluejay cadet, Les Zielinsky, Arts senior, demonstrates the art of rappel- Ing down a wall, right. 162 — organizations Arts junior Cheryl Linscott and other cadets, above, make a tactical move. These 1941 Creighton cadets learned a method of defense very different from one of the ' 70s, below. ROTC focuses on training for military leadership Hut, one, two, three! Left face! Halt! This is a call not too familiar to most Creighton students, but for students enrolled In ROTC, it is commonplace. In 1919 the primary purpose of ROTC was preparedness against war The world and weapon system have changed since then and so has the program ' s direction. The em- phasis has shifted to providing qual- ified leadership and management training for the military profession. For 50 years without interruption, the two-year basic program was mandatory for all Creighton male students. Then, in the uneasy period of the late ' 60s, students formed the Brothers of the American Revolution to satirize the mandatory program and the US military as a whole. Protest was also heard over the dress code. Mandatory ROTC ended in Feb- ruary of 1969 for the 1969-70 school year. Enrollment stayed the same that year but has fluctuated since then. In the early days of the program, a big campus-wide event was the mili- tary ball. Supported by the Student Board of Governors and Phalanx, the military social fraternity, the dance was held every year. An honorary colonel was elected from female un- dergraduate candidates and was presented at the dance. The last election was in 1971. The military fraternity after a very active year in 1966, relinquished its charter in 1967. Women began entering the pro- gram in 1973. In 1975 Janice Stall- man, now a first year pharmacy stu- dent entered Creighton as the first woman here on an ROTC scholarship. The ROTC classrooms located in the old gym are not ordinary class- rooms. The basic course includes in- struction in map reading, marksman- ship and military organization. organizations — 163 Business junior Mark Watson gives the team a bit of advice while Arts Junior BUI Ludwig watches, right. A ju- bilant Crelghton crowd heralds the Missouri Valley champs through the Bluejay fans after their victory, below. t Klk. Creighton crowds say it all ,1 M •OiM l 9 ' t mf- -■ l j % -Jif ,..«Jk4, f«-A. ' •V -- . Enthusiastic Jay supporters cheer the team to a win, above. Below, left, Jody Hammel and Jane Rice add spirit while below, Clair Butch Fennell concentrates on court action. •fr .4: : ' :; - ' :: a .; '  L-.5 .■■l.iSaav ' •; ■( ' - - y v.- A ' . %. « J m ' organizations — 165 SBG: history of policies, activities The Creighton University Students ' Union was started in 1922 to coordinate activites and further the ambitions of the student body. Its offspring, the Student Board of Governors, has through the years adhered to this concept by sponsoring events, initiating policy changes and taking a stance on current issues. It was born in 1922 when class presidents studied governments at other institutions and then drew up a constitution calling for the union ' s government to be vested in a Board of Governors. One upperclassman elected in his junior year by each department, two alumni chosen by the Alumni Associ- ation, a faculty representative and a manager to carry out the plans of the union government were to make up the board. On March 17, 1922 the constitution was unanimously adopted by a con- vention of students and alumni, and on May 5, the first elections were held in all departments. Under the supervision of the Stu- dents ' Union, Creighton ' s first publi- cations appeared with the Creighto- nian and Shadows in 1922, and the Bluejay in 1924. In 1926 the Students ' Union gained recognition for its Articles of Incorpo- ration under the Statute Law of the State of Nebraska. In keeping with its purpose as stated in the articles — to further the best interests of the students — the union undertook di- verse projects. A trophy case was installed in the club rooms to honor the achievements of Creighton athletes. In 1927 the football team and 600 students and alumni traveled to Minnesota on a union- sponsored trip to introduce Creighton to Big Ten competition. Through the years the union sponsored cheering squads such as the Knights of the Blue Jay, Howlers Pep Club and Blue Wings. Dances sponsored by the SBG In the past included Frosh Frolics, the Blue Jay Ball to honor athletes at the end of football season, Junior-Senior Prom and the Inaugural Ball. An employment bureau and a rooming house service which located suitable and reasonably priced rooms for out-of-town students were among past student services pro- vided by the SBG. When the board set up a building fund in 1941, it took the first step in establishing a long-range program for the construction of a Student Union Building. By 1950 the SBG was meeting weekly rather than biweekly as it did in 1930. The yearbook was also reinstated in 1950 after an absence since 1943. With the 1962-63 board came the innovation of the activity card, de- signed by Jerry Buresh, president that year. A card, financed by a $15 university assessment, guaranteed a student a handbook, directory, the Shadows and the Bluejay, 15 movies, six special concerts, three dances and 11 home basketball games. Amid controversy in 1967, prom attendance was limited to juniors, seniors and graduate students. The board also joined an alliance with 28 other institutions to further the ex- change of ideas. 1968 marked a series of firsts. It was the first year that SBG officers were salaried, the first year a $1000 budget was available and the first year that coed visiting in the dorms was allowed. A tutoring plan to help freshmen adjust to college life and better com- munication through a newsletter were accomplishments that year. The activity fee was also increased to $25. Because of the increased activity fee, it was the first year we went to a major lecture series, Dick Jeffries, former president, said. Speakers en- gaged included Richard Nixon, Hubert H. Humphrey, F Lee Bailey and Bishop Pike. Jeffries said that Creighton was unique in that the SBG included rep- resentatives from both the under- graduate colleges and the profes- sional schools. However, in 1968, there was the first major assault on the government system by the graduate and professional schools. They wanted to split off, he said. The ' 70s brought increased action by the SBG. In 1970 it sponsored numerous proposals endorsing the Vietnam War moratorium, opposed all forms of racism, passed a revision of the speakers policy, asked Saga Food Service not to serve table grapes, voted to abolish mandatory attendance in the School of Law, proposed changes in the university ' s discipline policy and called for a pro- gram of human value awareness to be added to freshman orientation. In the same year, the first attempt at faculty evaluation proved unfavor- able with the faculty. The College of Arts and Sciences department heads unanimously voted down the board ' s request for class time to fill out evaluation sheets. As a result, forms were mailed to off-campus students and distributed in the dorms. About 1,600 forms were returned. That year the yearbook budget was also cut $10,000 and students had to buy yearbooks for the first time. Four students were chosen to represent the student body in the selection of the new president of the university and an add-on concert ticket program was administered. In- stead of gaining admission to a con- cert with an activity card, students bought tickets at reduced rates. Students in 1971 were vocal. They complained that spring campaign promises were not honored and that little had been done in abolishing re- quired courses, revising registration, improving the faculty evaluation pro- gram and reforming comprehensive examinations. 166 — organizations Although the setting is different, above, the Student Board of Gover- nors ' tasl(s were much the same at early meetings as they are today. Stu- dents, left, find recreation and re- freshments in the club rooms. Below, The SBG fostered enthusiasm in athle- tics by various projects throughout its history. Top, front row: Mike Zoellner, Kevin Hecfrman, Deb Vonnahme; second row: Sue Nellor, Michael AWnson, Steven Seline, Ray Redlingshafer, Ste- ven Ford; third row: Sven Normann, Paul Jonas, Sean Mullen, Tom Weir. Above, front row: Tim Giroux, Rita Bloom, Ty Kane, Carolyn Haerr; third row: Deborah Smith, Dave Slattery, Steve Marsh, Monica O ' Sullivan, Phill SeidI, Irene Zweber. 168 — organizations Change in power transfers over years The 1971 SBG accomplishments included approving a deficit budget allotting the bulk of operating funds to events and athletics; helping insti- tute a fully accredited political sci- ence course whereby students could receive up to three credit hours for participating in election campaigns; revising the academic calender to end first semester before Christmas and supervising the first in-class fac- ulty evaluation. 1972 ' s SBG faced budget and ra- cial problems. The 1973 withholding plan allowed funding for CEC and student repre- sentation on the Rank and Tenure Committee. The board also proposed a plan to allow senior undergraduates to live off campus. More TGIFs and beer blasts were sponsored. Four board members quit for personal reasons that year. Executive Secretary Mary Higgins, the first female executive on the board, said there was a confrontation with the administration about a tuition increase that year. In terms of stu- dents expressing ideas and speaking out we were successful, but not in terms of preventing the increase. 1974 ' s board gave a boost to es- tablishing a multi-purpose center and rathskeller. That was the year the first Black president, Joseph Sonny Foster held office. The Knothole was opened in 1975 and discount tickets were made available for concerts and cultural events. The first full-time publicity di- rector was hired and Televent was started. Mary Bradley was also the first woman president that year, when the positions of vice president of Law, Arts and Business and Health Sci- ences were combined. Since student government began in 1922, the board has undergone remodeling, but many of this year ' s accomplishments seem linked histor- ically to previous achievements. For example, communication and student services were again on the agenda; bulletin boards were installed in the Kiewit Center and shuttle buses carried students to and from the airport. Athletics, enjoying a long history of support, this year received SBG promotion in the Knothole, where Bluejay games were viewed on television. A three-day carnival held by the first board was the forerunner of this year ' s Oktoberfest. Help in coordinating the Commu- nity Service Center and a $500 grant to renew publication of Shadows after an absence since the early ' 70s were also given. Activities pertaining to the Centen- nial celebration, such as the John Creighton Look-Alike contest and the Centennial Extravaganza were also SBG-sponsored. According to SBG President Ray Redlingshafer, the method and character of the board have taken on a new dimension within the past two years. The Student Board of Governors has moved out of the auspices of a typical student operation and more toward the direction of a business with set goals and deadlines. I only hope it can continue in this fashion, Redlingshafer said. Creativity, humor and seriousness are just some of tlie ctiaracteristics of these SBG execs, above left, ieft to right: Mitie Zoellner, Ray Redlngshafer, Dave Slattery, Phlll Seldl, and Tom Weir, and above right organizations — 169 ■ • ! p 1 r, i J r x 1 f!r • r l?S %. 6 M ;.aju ) P ' :-i .? k::: v . t70 — academics v y, t % academics — 171 Joanne Murray, Nursing senior, and Sr. Rosalie Sitzmann, dean of Nursing, discuss plans for a seminar, top. Guest speaker Mary Reres, dean of the Col- lege of Nursing at UCLA, talks at the fall dedication, above. Front row: Becky Smith, Mary Hous- ton, Linda Creps, Ann Forbes, Deb Vonnahme; second row: Monica O ' Sul- livan, Carol Troll, Jean Kenkel, Deb Douglas; third row: Jay Kravitz, Theresa Franco, Frannie Woelfle, Di- anne Gibbs, Stephanie Stockard. Cancer clinic, programs mark active Senate year Nursing students have been repre- sented by the Nursing Senate since 1971. Two students are elected from each class. A president, vice president and secretary-treasurer are elected to represent the Nursing students. Members volunteered this year to work with the blood drive, United Way, Omaha Food Pantry and the Red Cross. A series of health programs for the student health center and the estab- lishment of the position for a nurse practitioner in the center were two ac- complishments of the Senate. Mem- bers also worked at a cancer screen- ing clinic held in early November. Weekly meetings were spent for committee work and to plan activities such as the sophomore ' s capping ceremony and an inner-campus food drive. Other activities planned were a dinner dance, senior brunch, Thanksgiving food baskets for the Visiting Nurses ' Association families and keggers. The officers were: Nursing senior Becky Smith, president; Nursing senior Jody Hobbs, vice president; Nursing senior Diane Gibbs, secretary-treasurer. Stephanie Stock- ard, instructor in nursing, was the fac- ulty adviser. 172 — academics Arts Senate slates drives, dances, fine arts sliowing Fall Frolics, a square dance in Oc- tober, the fall blood drive and the Thanksgiving food drive were among first-semester events sponsored by the Arts Senate. The Thanksgiving drive was very successful, according to Arts junior Jeff Zindel, president. The collection of 9000 canned goods constituted about a 600 percent increase over that of last year. The Arts Senate planned activities for Twirp Week, which preceded the Turnabout Dance in April. Also held in April was the Centennial Week Ex- travaganza, a week of events celebrat- ing the centennial. The all-university picnic on April 28 was sponsored by the Arts Senate. In conjunction with the Fine Arts Department, the Arts Senate also coordinated a spring show of art dis- plays and dance performances on the mall. The officers this year included Arts junior JoAnn Curoe, vice president; Michele Harrington, secretary; and Jim Concannon, treasurer. Dr. Frances Klein, associate professor of chemistry, was the faculty adviser. Throughout the year, students drowned their academic woes at ac- tivities lil e this one, above, in the Knothole sponsored by Arts Senate. Front row: i-aura Baudendistel, Tom Donnelly, JoAnn McCroy, Ray Ryan; second row: Michele Harrington, Jeff Zindel, Georgeen Carson; third row: Kevin Heckman, David England, Mike Moore, Pat Corrlgan. academics — 173 SAM members above include: Kelly Shadden, Dorothy Feilmeier, Sarah Healy, Pat Curry, Patty Ahlf, Dan Klingenberger, Nick Niemann, Paul Langer, Tim Whalen, Steve Moreland and Richard Dutton, Christopher Mc- Lean and Joel Zimmerman, faculty advisor. SAM uses yearbook sales as management training Yearbook sales reached a new high, topping lastyear ' s 1000 books sold, as the Society for the Advancement of Management (SAt l) conducted sales for the second year. Business Day, a computer stimula- tion game for high school students was another major annual project, held in the spring. Organized in the fall of 1975, SAM offers experience with the practice of professional manag ement through the interaction of students, faculty and practicing managers. Tours of Omaha businesses and in- dustries included Falstaff Brewery, Nebraska Methodist Hospital and Ar- thur Anderson Accounting Firm. Meet- ings were held twice monthly with speakers from the business commu- nity. The group also held its annual picnic during the fall as part of its membership drive. The officers were Business junior Kelly Shadden, president; Business sophomores Rich Dutton, vice presi- dent of membership; Brian Funk, vice president of programs; Dave Pylipow, vice president of public relations; Business junior Dorothy Feilmeier, secretary; and Business sophomore Sarah Healy, treasurer. The faculty advisers were Dr. Joel Zimmerman and Dr. Andy Hoh, as- sociate and assistant professors of administration. Members of the Society for the Ad- vancement of Management pictured above are: Steve Ho, Roy Schroer, DIna G. Roundy, Rick Larson, Michael Matejka, Janle McGowan, Dan Walsh, i Scoff Beck, Joe Norrls, Brooke Ann , Benschoter, Stan Kathol, Tony Curry, ' and Mark Mason. 174 — academics : ' v .i: i:j,f. .-.. 1 The Bus. Ad. Council, above, in- cludes: Gregg Coffman, Carol Baker, Matt Springman, Nick Niemann, Kelly Shadden, Janie McGowan, Steve More- land, Ed Bloom, Scott Beck, Mark Mason and Jerry Barkmeier. Bus Ad Council provides tax, employment services An income tax advisory service and the Business Administration Student Employment program (B.A.S.E.) were implemented within the past several years by the Business Administration Council. B.A.S.E., only three years old and still in the development stage, was de- signed to offer business juniors and seniors an opportunity to incorporate class theory with practical experience. B.A.S.E. coordinator Carol Baker, Business junior, and Business sophomore Greg Coffman contacted Omaha businesses about possible job openings and submitted students ' re- sumes to them. They, in turn, arranged work hours around students ' class schedules. Students should not consider B.A.S.E. as an employment agency. Baker said. The main goal of B.A.S.E. is to coordinate education with experi- ence; it isn ' t to provide permanent employment, she said. Since its inception over a decade ago, the Business Administration Council has been funded by the Stu- dent Board of Governors. Other ac- tivities this year included Career Day, student-faculty keggers, a spring blood drive and pre-registration advi- sory service. The officers were Nick Niemann, president; Rosemarie Bucchino, vice president; Janie McGowan, secretary; and Kelly Shadden, treasurer. Dr. Jean L. Carrica, dean of the College of Business Administration, was the fac- ulty adviser. Scott Van Vooren and Joan Schwei- kart, above, enjoy a kegger spon- sored by the Bus. Ad. Council. Below, a variety of students enjoy Nuncio ' s atmosphere and beverages. academics — 175 Front row: Jane Hoesing, Debbie Donovan, Janene Christensen, Mi- chelle Howe; second row: Joe Kawa, Dave Stuva, Dr. Darrell Skinner. SNEA seminars deal with discipline, teaclning jobs The Student National Education Association (SNEA) was organized on cannpus in 1969 as a professional or- ganization to give students a voice in the National Education Association. Officers ' attendance at Education Department faculty meetings pro- moted open lines of communication between the faculty and students. SNEA activities included seminars on discipline in the classroom and what it is like to be a first-year teacher. The latter was conducted by 1977 education graduates from Creighton. Creighton ' s undergraduate and graduate library, pictured below as it was in 1954, was established shortly after the start of the university itself. Until 1961, it occupied the area where the College of Arts and Sciences, A mock interview for prospective teachers was also held. in addition to aiding the Education Department when it was examined for reaccreditation, SNEA coordinated upper level students as advisers for lower level ones. SNEA officers were Arts junior Dave Stuva, president; Arts senior Joe Kawa, vice president; Arts junior Jane Hoesing, secretary; and Arts junior Debbie Dovovan, treasurer. Dr. Darrell Skinner, associate professor of educa- tion, was the faculty adviser. Payroll and Registrars ' offices are now in the Administration Building. A special drive was made to ask the alumni to support a new library and thus, the Alumni Library was built. 176 — academics Front row: Gary Ostrow, Nita Merri- gan, Julie Asher, Linda Janssen; sec- ond row: Mary Anne Magor, Mike Smollen, Jeri Ross; third row: Mary Byers, Pat Corrigan, Georgeen Carson, Will Ross. Slides, lectures, dance; programs by English Club Front row: Robert Kemp, Barbara Rhodes, Cindy Miserez; second row: Melissa Gardner, Thomas Brisch; third row: Michael Robinson, Mike Shields, J. J. Nichting. In this library scene of 1940, two librarians check the card catalog. Photography, literature and dance were among the topics of English Club sponsored events this year. Starting off the organization ' s ac- tivities was a premiere showing of the film Into the Morning: Willa Gather ' s America, which later ap- peared on national television. In a November visit to Creighton, Jimmy Faulkner of Oxford, Miss., nephew of author James Faulkner, presented a slide lecture and gave personal remembrances of his family and works. With Faulkner was Jo Marshall of Jefferson State College in Bir- mington, Ala. Marshall was writing her dissertation on the correlation between Faulkner ' s life and works. [ In preparation for a one-man- show at the Orpheum Theater about Black Elk, the English Club spon- sored presentations by The Rev. Donald Doll, S.J. and The Rev. Michael Flecky, S.J. Flecky lectured on the book Black Elk Speaks by John G. Neihardt, former Nebraska Poet Laureate. He also showed pictures he found at the Rosebud Sioux Indian reservation in South Dakota. Doll presented a slide show on the Rosebud Sioux Indians. In April the club sponsored a lec- ture and dance performance by Garner James and Lauren Duncon, students at the University of Texas Fort Worth Ballet. The Dance Jazz Genesis, a people ' s art in context and perspec- tive, was presented at the Joslyn Art Museum. Mary Byers, moderator, described the presentation as exciting because it was e ducational, a correlation between classical and jazz styles. The club traveled again this year to Black Elk Theatrical Tower of the Winds in Blair, Neb. Candy was sold to finance the trip. The English Club was reorganized three years ago and had about 25 active members this year. academics — 177 Left, Carolyn Haerr, an unidentified student and Dr. Apostol participate in one of many philosopfiy discus- sions. Above, front row, left to right: Dave Doig, Gary Oslow, J. L. Asher; second row: Caroline Haerr, Dr. Apos- tol; third row: Kevin Dunn, an uniden- tified student and Christopher McLean. 178 — academics Philosophy panels cover wide spectrum of topics Creighton ' s Philosophy Society was organized in 1966. It began when about 30 students met with Dr. Robert Apostol, professor of philosophy, to create a student organization to pro- vide a student-faculty forum with seminars and panel discussions to deal with problems confronting con- temporary society. Since 1966 topics have covered such areas as methods of arriving at knowledge, freedom and determinism and various world-views. Other issues confronted were the purpose of Catholic higher education, dignity and death and Congressional issues. This year a panel discussion on Multiple Murders and the Criminal Justice System was an effort to examine crime solving. Also, a panel of Creighton and UNO students gathered to discuss On Human Sexu- ality, a newly published book by a group of Catholic theologians. Second semester was devoted to four panels and lectures concerned with discussions of socialism, educa- tional methods and professionalism and responsibility. In conjunction with the Philosophy Society is Apostol ' s Institute on Aliena- tion. Lecturers have been brought in for a series dealing with alienation in various professions. According to Apostol, the Insti- tute ' s purpose is to develop an aware- ness of various forms of alienation confronting people today so that we may better understand our pre- dicament and cope with the complex problems that intensify our sense of alienation. There were 30 active members. The officers were: Arts senior Greg Martin, president; Arts senior Margaret Riehl, vice president; Arts junior Carolyn Haerr, secretary; and Arts sophomore Kevin Dunn, treasurer. !■ ' ' 3m .Ji lHIl Dr. Robert Z. Apostol, top right, moderator of the Philosophy Society, listens intently to the views of the students, pictured above. academics — 179 The Rev. John Schlegel, S.J., intro- duces Colin Jaclison, a member of British Parliament above, at an IRC session. Front row: Karen Hult, Jim Peterson, Eben Dokubo; second row: Chris Mil- ler, Kathy Carson, Mark Berry, Jane Anderson; third row: Dr. Kenneth Wise, Mary Anne Magor, Bill Elder. Creighton fills role In UN through members of IRC The International Relations Club (IRC) has been active at Creighton for over 10 years. It is a student organiza- tion designed to promote interest in global affairs. Members participate in Model United Nations conferences around the country. Through research and discussion they develop an under- standing of foreign issues. In the past the IRC has sponsored speakers on topics such as world energy and food situations. This year speakers included Colin Jackson, member of British parliament, John Temple Swing, advisor to the United Nations Law of the Sea Conference and Ved Nanda, human rights profes- sor from the University of Denver. IRC members represent Creighton at several Model UN conferences throughout the year. Past delegations have been sent to represent countries such as the People ' s Republic of China, France, Japan, Italy, Belgium and Guinea. Model UNs attended this year were in Oklahoma, Lincoln, St. Louis and Seattle where members played the role of delegates from France, Yugoslavia and Somalia. To prepare for conferences the stu- dents research and discuss the posi- tion of the country they are represent- ing. Meetings are held to share ideas and develop tactics for the conference floor. There were 53 active members. The officers were: Arts senior Karen Hult, president and Arts senior Jane Ander- son, vice president. The IRC was organized in 1942 and although it was severely handicapped during the wartime years, it has been continuously active since 1945. Dr. Kenneth Wise, associate professor of political science, was the moderator. 180 — academics Jackson discusses England ' s recent problems at a session sponsored by the International Relations Club in the fall. Students Will Ross, Mary Anne Magor, Jay Kilby, Luke Cosgrove and Geri Ross listen intently, below. The Spanish Club was one of many Creighton organizations in 1934, above. academics — 181 Jaytalker team achieves top ten ranking in nation The Rev. Marion Sitzmann, O.S.B., presents a speech award to a winner at a fall debate tournament, above. The Jaytalkers, Creighton ' s speech and debate team, organized in 1884, is one of the oldest organizations at Creighton. Members under the direc- tion of the Rev. Marion Sitzmann, O.S.B., are trained in debate, discus- sion, oratory, extemporaneous speak- ing and oral interpretation of literature. The Jaytalkers competed in invita- tional debate and speech tournaments throughout the United States. Stu- dents participated in the debate and speech activities of the Missouri Valley Forensic League, the Nebraska Inter- collegiate Forensic Association and Delta Sigma Rho-Tau Kappa Alpha, the national forensic honorary society. Ranking in the top ten of the na- tion ' s universities with less than 3,000 undergraduates, Creighton ' s Jay- talkers achieved a position of national prominence. Team members com- peted in about 16 tournaments this year. In the past three years the group has won over 140 trophies. The Jaytalkers sponsored their own tournaments, including a two-day high school invitational debate and speech tournament featuring teams from Ne- braska and Iowa. There were about 55 members. The officers were: Arts freshman Paul Crawford, president; Business freshman Julie Eichorn, vice presi dent; Arts freshman Bryan Handles, secretary; and Business freshman Don Levenhagen. Front row: Twila Emge, Ray Ryan, Bob Kliesen; second row: Father Sitzmann, Chris Kliesen, Tony Cafaro, Rory Berigan; third row: Nora Disis, Dave Dennis, Brian McCormaclt. 182 — academics Front row: Jocelyn Jones, Jacquelyn Morgan, Bryan Handlos, Lynn Harvey, Josephine Lomangino; second row: Father Sitzmann, Mary Welsh, Susan Youngers, Shirley Guma; third row: Jessica Szemler, Paul Crawford, Renee Earl, Tamara Hetrick, Don Levenhagen. Front row: Father Sitzmann, Paul Crawford, Bryan Handlos; second row: Dave Dennis, Don Levenhagen. Creighton ' s Oratorical Society, above, was the early form of the Creighton Jaytalkers in 1927 and it was formed in 1884 on campus. academics — 183 mm ' : Above, Student Bar Association members, front row: Kevin Duffy, Tom Jenkins, Rictiard O ' Malley, Lans Flic- kinger; second row: Terry Salerno, Jim Waldron, Phil Malouff, Judy Schweikart, Ellie Batt. Not pictured, Sara Kersenbrock. Right, Moot Court Board: Norm Wright, Judy Weill, Edward Birming- ham, Richard Shugrue, Judy Owens, Anne Jansen, Bob Green. Special lec- turer, Dereck Bell, below, spoke at the School of Law in the early fall. SBA, ' Review moot oourt provide creative outlets Three branches of student in- volvement at the School of Law have been striving to improve their pro- grams in an effort to meet the needs of the student body. The Student Bar Association is the branch concerned with the academic and social activities of its members. It also serves as an intermediary force between the students and the admin- istration. All law students are members of the SBA, and they elect an executive board each year. The board holds the responsibility of dispensing funds to various social organizations. It also sponsors forums and seminars and often schedules guest speakers. The Law Review is a scholarly publication open to all students at the Law School. It includes articles on current areas of law and how they are changing, written by nationally known judges and attorneys. The Law Review is student oriented, however, and it primarily contains the selected writings of its members. Moot Court Is a program geared to train law students to argue legal points. Every student must partici- pate, and this requirement is usually fulfilled during freshman year. Top, Creighton Law Review staff, seated: Marion Pruss, Constance Chatwood, Elaine Martin. Standing: Robert Lepp, Donald Tracy, Chris- topher Lee, Thomas Myers. Above, Moot Court: Judge Burke, Dye Ann Griffin, Justice C. Thomas White, Mary Likes, Judge John Grant. academics — 185 Dr. John Barton, above, helps stu- dents with internal anatomy. An aux- iliary in the T.E.A.M. clinic advises a student, below. Dental senior reflects on 4 enlightening years A Dental senior, who wishes to remain anonymous, submitted the following story for this section on dental students: Dentistry at Creighton University is a highly developed branch of medi- cine, which is made possible by a number of very dedicated and qual- ifed instructors. It is because of these instructors ' genuine interest in and concern for the dental student and his academic achievements, that Creighton ' s dental school is one of the nation ' s finest. Each of the four years required to become a dentist are challenging and sometimes quite traumatic. Freshmen spend most of their time buried in anatomy books, cadavers and microscopes. Rarely is a dental freshman found in a local bar! Sophomore year definitely brings out the manual dexterity in the stu- dents, whether they like it or not. The second year students prepare plastic and extracted teeth to receive many types of dental restorations. Much of this year is also spent with pathology, radiology, prosthodontics, periodon- tics and oral surgery. Juniors and seniors find their schedules completely different than they were the first two years. They treat patients in various clinics such as auxiliary utilization, dentistry for children, oral surgery and cleft palate. Clinical dentistry is divided into ten separate specialties. Each one func- tions as a distinct autonomous entity establishing its own guidelines and requirements. Students must com- plete minimum requirements in one before graduating on to another, which is often demanding and diffi- cult, but help and advice are often available. The four years of challenges, en- lightenment, exhaustion and rewards certainly fly by fast! 186 — academics Medical students and staff work to- getf)er in many ways as is depicted by the picture, above, left, in histology lab. These med students, right and bottom, keep an eye on patients ' prog- ress by keeping organized and concise charts and reports. 188 — academics St. Joseph ' s offers much to CU medical students r Because of its affiliation with Creighton University, St. Joseph Hospital plays an eminent and dis- tinctive role in the practice of modern medicine in Omaha and the Midwest. There are many advantages of this affiliation, in which health professions students actively participate. Attending physicians and inpa- tients at St. Joseph benefit from the round-the-clock availability of health professionals. The physician who admits his pa- tients to St. Joseph practices in an academic atmosphere. This atmos- phere involves the physician in the continuing investigation of new and more effective methods of health care delivery. Students benefit from working under the supervision of highly com- petent health professionals. Stu- dents, many of whom are licensed physicians in advanced specialty training, are exposed to a large pa- tient population presenting a wide and challenging variety of medical and surgical problems. Seriousness, general concern and professionalism are three definite characteristics needed In the medical field as depicted above by this med student on rounds and especially in pediatrics, left. academics — 189 Pharmacy student works under hectic schedule Creighton ' s School of Pharmacy offers a demanding and competitive education. To be accepted into the pharmacy program a student must complete two years of pre-pharmacy work. At Creighton, this includes specific semester hours in biology, organic chemistry, physics, college algebra and trigonometry plus elective hours. After completing 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours, taking the Pharmacy College Aptitude Test and maintaining a mimimum QPA of 2.25, a student is eligible for Pharmacy School. The second year begins with a three-week outpatient clinic and includes disease modules, literature evaluation and communication. The first semester of the third year begins with professional practice rotations which include clinical pharmacy serv- ice and community pharmacy prac- tice. Students do their rotations around Omaha but are encouraged to go outside the Omaha area and out of the state. The third year ends with courses in pharmacy and health care systems and management sys- tems. Toxicology and an OTC course, over-the-counter, are also part of the last year. According to Pharmacy senior Tom Zorn, Creighton ' s pharmacy program is a dynamic one. The school is small, but in fact, is very dynamic, Zorn said. Students and faculty are working together to come up with a very effective pro- gram to meet students ' needs as well as faculty needs. On behalf of tfie School of Pharmacy ' s student body, the Pharmacy student government wishes to dedicate this section of the Creighton Centennial Bluejay in memory of Dwayne Pete Ellerbeck and family. We are sincerely grateful for his years of service and dedi- cation to the students and to the school itself. The phar- macy profession will continue to prosper by his contributions of new inroads into the patient-oriented practice of pharmacy. The Pharmacy School Student Government Front row: Bob MatU, Al Barrack, Tom Donner, Myrene Ticrney, Nancy Morgan; second row: Kerrylyn Whalen, Mike Kaufman, Carl Dempich, Matt Statz, Jeff Schuner; third row: Guy Re- ale, Doug Schmidt, Ben KIstler, Cindy Appleseth, Jon McKenna; fourth row: Sven Nermann, Thad Fenton, Jack Lassara, Neil Mackiin, Usa Cahill, Jim Rouse. 190 — academics Front row: Phil Spitznagle, Mary Coulston, Nancy Ziegler, Ellen Hinz; second row: Jim Crowley, Janice Stallman, Rick Kasmer, Tom Dijack, Jerry Shaw, Jim Moore; third row: Steve Blum, Michael Montwill, Gary Dragovich, Neil Macklin, Danny Mataya. Dr. James Crampton, professor of pharmacy, oversees third-year student Ben Kistler as he tests a drug ' s reac- tion on a dog, above. First year student Luanne Dockstader compounds a pre- scription in lab, right. academics — 191 Sophomore nursing students from left, Mary Schmelz, Sallee Britton and Patty Harnon practice on a skeletal friend, above. Britton, below, and Deb Goodman, right, examine patients ' charts. Good program ' outweighs students ' early mornings Despite complaints about the early mornings, the late nights, the chemis- try, the care plans and the busy work, Creighton nursing students wouldn ' t have it any other way. Creighton ' s nursing program is good — very good, Pam McDermet, Nursing junior, said. The entire col- lege is under revision to make it the best possible. I have confidence in my instruc- tors, Lori Sullivan, Nursing junior, said. Lectures and clinics are corre- lated to aid in our total learning. And, according to Nursing senior Sue Kopatich, the college ' s new lo- cation in Criss II and the new hospital are promoting our learning. The College of Nursing has a four year program. Students are grad- uated with a bachelor of science in Nursing (B.S.N. ). Earning a B.S.N, instead of an R.N. is the only way to go, Kopatich said. Nurses with a B.S.N, are in demand. They ' re professional. Anyone can learn the clinical techniques, she added. It ' s better to have the theory and knowledge behind them. At Creighton, a nursing student receives a well-rounded education, Sullivan said. Also, there are more opportunities to grow as an individual in a college atmosphere with non- nursing students. Looking at the role of nurses today McDermet said, they ' re definitely not a doctor ' s handmaid. A nurse is anything you want it to be, Kopatich said. You can define your own role in just about any field. An important obligation for a nurse is preventive health education. Nursing juniors Ann Dalhoff, above, and Celeste Schlader, below, check on their young friends in Pediatrics. academics — 193 Top, first row: Ted Grennan, John G. Rauth, Bill Towe; second row: John Bichsel, Mitch Murphy, Nick Niemann, Stan Kathol; third row: Joe Dondan- ville, Michael J. Murphy, Jerry Barkmeier, Tim Cunningham. Below, Beta Alpha Psi officers Pat Costello, Nick Niemann and Rosemary Hall listen intently as Michaela Marcil ad- dresses the group at Mister C ' s Steak- house second semester. Beta Alpha Psi aims for exceilence in accounting The purpose of Beta Alpha Psi is to recognize and promote academic and professional excellence in the field of accounting. The Alpha Nu chapter at Creighton, installed in 1953, received national recognition as a distinguished chapter and one of the four most improved chapters in the nation last year. Na- tionally, Beta Alpha Psi is comprised of 115 active chapters and has a total membership of over 75,000. This year delegates attended na- tional and regional conventions in Portland , Ore.; Laramie, Wyo.; Champaign-Urbana, III.; and Chicago. Alpha Nu held student-sponsored seminars on current accounting is- sues and met with various profes- sional accounting firms. Other activities included writing pro- fessional papers on accounting topics, tutoring beginning accounting stu- dents, helping with the Student Volun- teer Income Tax Assistance Program, and assisting in the blood drive and food drive. A Christmas party was also held. The officers were Business seniors Michaela Marcil, president; Nick Niemann, vice president; Rosemary Hall, John Bichsel and Business junior Jane Roubal, secretary; and Business senior Patrick Costello, treasurer. Above, first row: Paul Zortmann, Larry Smith, Dorothy Fellmeler, Teresa Bongers; second row: W. R. Heaston, Pat Curry, John Amick, Jane Roubal; third row: Michaela Marcil, Pat Cos- tello, Rosemary Hall, John S. Kampfe. 194 — academics Above, these six members of the Alpha Psi Omega Drama Honorary take time out from rehearsai. First row: Karen Boyle, moderator Bill Hutson, Gail Carideo; second row: Michael McCandless, Ken Haller, Kevin Cassidy. Drama society strives to create theater appeal Below, smiles, laughter, hard work and play and reciting of lines are common scenes at play practice. Alpha Psi Omega began as the Mask and Wig Club in 1923. In January of 1949, the Creighton Players applied for membership in the national dra- matic fraternity Alpha Psi Omega. The group was officially installed as the Mu Pi local chapter in 1951. The major activities for the honorary society include helping in the search for faculty members and helping in the decision about what plays to present each semester. The purpose of the organization has always been to create and sustain interest in the dramatic arts and pro- duce plays on the collegiate level. Among the plays produced this year were Harvey and The Rimers of Eldritch. There were 8 members. Arts junior David Yates was acting president. Bill Hutson, instructor in fine arts, was the moderator. academics — 195 Left to right above, front row: Gerald Kenning, Leonard Baca, Ginny Todd, Norman Wright, Judy Weill, Mark Domet, Debra Vonnahme, Sue Gib- boney, Michele Harrington, Jim Flerch- inger, Ray Lyons; second row: James Dickes, Ray Redlingshafer, Thomas Myers, Elaine Martin, Jay Kilby, Betty McDonald, Jeff Modica, Brad Jensen, Frank Brodkey, Elaine Odermann, John Spillane, Dave Doig, John PassarelH. The Rev. Joseph Labaj, S.J., right, congratulates Ray Redlingshafer as he presents his citation. 196 — academics Alpha Sigma Nu initiates students, alums, faculty EIGHTr« CHAPTER In ceremonies Nov. 5, the Creigh- ton chapter of Alpha Sigma Nu in- ducted 41 new members. Ten honor- ary memberships were given to university alumni and friends includ- ing. Dr. Allen B. Schlesinger, profes- sor of biology, for service to the Creighton community. Alpha Sigma Nu was founded in 1915 at Marquette University. Creigh- ton ' s chapter was founded in 1921 and was the second such chapter in the nation. It lapsed during wartime but was reactivated in 1949 with 19 new initiates. The number of new members has grown each year. Undergraduates in their junior and senior year and also professional and graduate students are eligible. Left to right below, front row: Paul Langer, Pat Curry, Barbara Rhodes, Mary Anne l lagor, Steve Marshi, Peggy Snodgrass, Betty Afoses, Dorothy Feil- meier, Marilu Bintz; second row: Joyce Bonner, Veronica Brown, Gwendolyn Requirements for membership are scholarship, loyalty and service to the university and community. Membership is selective and the selection process takes about a month. The college deans submit names of eligible students and the active members discuss the candi- dates ' qualifications for membership. Induction is held every fall. In February the society hosted a speaker, Patrick Lucey, the U.S. am- bassador to Mexico. Also in April, Alpha Sigma Nu held a top scholar reception for top high school students. Officers were: Business senior Dan Klingenberger, president; Business senior Michaela Marcil, vice presi- dent; Arts junior Dick Belatti, secre- tary-treasurer. Williams, Kevin Sullivan, Karen Hult, John Kampfe, Ted Grennan, Bill Lud- wig, Dan Schneider. President Dan Klingenberger, right, addresses the group. n ' 7 sf-  : ' €■ academics — 197 Bluejay copy writers, above, Joar ne Szemborski, Martha Arouni, Theresa Bruns and Steve Ford stop typing to pose for the camera. Assistant editors, left, tal e time out to enjoy the sunshine. Left to right: Becky Horan, section editor; Ken Yao, photo editor; Linda Janssen, copy editor and Tony Rupp, sports editor. laughter is common with the layout staff, above. First row: Frank Shafer, Cathy Burbach, Mike Meisinger; sec- ond row: Brenda Roth, Tom Shanahan and Lore Zurn. 198 — academics 78 Bluejay format blends old memories, new strides Clicking typewriters, planning lay- outs, taking pictures, proofreading, editing — these are the elements of putting a yearbook together. Since 1924 Bluejay staffs have changed, but a deadline is still a deadline which is met with a flurry of activity and a little extra work for staffers. The first book in 1924 was dedi- cated to the Creighton brothers and was the outgrowth of a long har- bored belief that Creighton University . . . should have an opportunity of re- viewing each year ' s activity It was submitted to foster Creighton spirit and perpetuate the ideals of the university Publication halted in wartime in 1941 and resumed in 1949. Since that first volume the Bluejay has undergone many changes. It began as a soft covered book. The layout style has come a long way. In 1924 the format was smaller and was a mixture of collage and photo mon- tage. It included pictures and illustra- tions of faculty members, students, activities, organizations and athletics. The book changed with the addi- tion of more photos, fewer drawings and copy arranged in a modern lay- out design. After 1950 the Bluejay in- creased in size and length. Themes have also varied. Those in the past have included ' Battlin ' Bill Bluejay and a Shakespearian play In a 1950s book, young Bill Bluejay took old Bill on a tour through the annual. Modern themes have included new horizons and a reflection of student concern for love and peace in the troubled times of the late ' 60s and early ' 70s. The 1978 Centennial Bluejay has implemented new typefaces and de- sign elements. The brown cover with gold embossing gives the book a special edition look. The 100th an- niversary of Creighton has been cap- tured with the inclusion of old photos that span the school ' s history. The layout style has gone from the tradi- tional two-column style to three. Charles Zuegner, associate pro- fessor of journalism and moderator of the Bluejay since 1958, has seen changes in the layout and methods of producing the book. I think the books are now more story-telling, he said. As a result, they tell the story of the year better than in the past, which is their function. Zuegner believes the Bluejay has followed the trends in layout which makes for a more dynamic book. Arts senior Lisa O ' Byrne, editor of the 1978 Bluejay, said her work and that of the staff gave them a chance to review Creighton ' s history. Because this is the Centennial yearbook, the 1977-78 staff had a great opportunity to look back on Creighton ' s history and progress within the schools, departments and university divisions, she said. Taking a break from deadlines, above, are Julie Asher, assistant to the editor; Dave Press, photo editor; Lisa O ' Byrne, editor and Jim Youngblut, layout editor. Given a chance to pose for the cam- era instead of using one are photogra- phers, left to right, Ed Bloom, Gene Tracey, Milan Spisek, Mary Kay Boyle and Dave England, left. academics — 199 Above, front row: Carol Brabec, second semester editor; second row: Bob Willis, first semester editor, Anita lodence, assistant editor, Steve Ford, assistant editor, Tony Rupp, assistant editor. Below, Brian Horan, sports editor, is with his staff from left, Phil Bishop, Kevin O ' Connor, and Cary Pfeffer. Creightonian history sees changes in style, quality The Creightonian first appeared in 1922, published by the Creighton Union. An editorial in the first issue stated the original union concept of the newspaper. It was to have a fresh, timely and interesting presentation of news and was to serve as a sound- ing board for the undergraduate body, the editorial stated. The editor was appointed each year by the Student Board of Gover- nors, the administrative body of the union. In 1933, the College of Jour- nalism assumed the responsibility of the Creightonian and from 1948 to 1960, the editorial staff was chosen by the chairman of the department. In early issues, news, society and sports were run side by side with no departmental organization. Jokes served as fillers. Sometimes as much as 75 percent of the paper was devoted to humorous stories. Sports were given top play in early Creightonians, reflecting students ' interests. In 1933 under the direction of the College of Journalism, sports and society news were sectionalized. Jokes were dropped from the paper. Service news and gossip columns characterized various periods. Since its beginning, a more pro- fessional and objective writing style has developed. Photography has progressed with the use of larger and more numerous pictures. The quality of the Creightonian each year is dependent on such fac- tors as the respective editors and current journalistic styles. Staffs may ctiange - this was tfje staff in 1949 - but a deadline is stili a deadline, top. Creigtitonian ptiotogra- phers, above, from left, Mike l mmers, Jim Reisdorff, cartoonist. Gene Tracey, photo editor, Jim Pinliham and Mike Lang. Also pictured is Steve Marsh, last on the right, advertising manager first semester. Creightonian reporters, below, are from left, Brooke Ann Benschoter, Julie Asher, Althea Rainge, Lisa Shoef- fler, Becky Horan and Mary Madick. academics — 201 v ' r; WVER MINO KOCU officers, from left, Mark Kim- ball, Steve Ford, Mary Madick, Mark Mazzie and Vince Poiek take a station break on a busy night, above. Above, front row: Rick Hall, Jackie Morgan, Kristen Richardson, John C. Monroe, Mark Mazzie; second row: Vince PoIek, Brooke Ann Benschoter, Geri McGinn, Thad Fenton, Kevin O ' Connor; third row: Michael Corkey, Andy Collins, Cary Pfeffer, Mike Lang, Russ Batenhorst. The KOCU of yes- teryear featured programs with live en- tertainment on the air, below. 202 — academics CU students hear voices for 30 years with KOCU After 30 years of operation, a voice from the Hilltop that answers to the dial frequency of 550 AM and the radio call letters of KOCU is still being projected. The first radio program from the Hilltop was broadcasted Oct. 22, 1931, when Creighton University of the Air began. Broadcasted Monday through Sat- urday over radio station KOIL, the 15-minute program originated from a studio located on the fifth floor of the Administration Building and fea- tured lectures by prominent Creigh- ton faculty members. By 1949, the program had been rescheduled to a half-hour broadcast on WOW radio every Saturday Al- though it then featured student vocal and musical talent in addition to faculty lectures, a shortage of funds caused its demise in 1956. Station KOCU had humble origins, relying on army surplus electrical equipment and establishing a center on the present site of the Alumni Library. The Rev Roswell Williams, S.J., faculty moderator of the radio depart- ment, spearheaded efforts which resulted in KOCU ' s first broadcast Oct. 15, 1947. In the beginning, broadcasting the radio waves over the six-block campus was accomplished by send- ing them via the steam heating pipe system. By May of 1948, the first trans- mitting tests had been accomplished and the first full night of entertain- ment was broadcasted May 16. Once established, KOCU soon became part of campus life. Shows such as Campus Capers offered the best in student talent and in the fall of 1948, the first KOCU dance was held. In 1948, Creighton students in- volved with KOCU competed against those from a University of Nebraska (UNL) radio station in an announc- ing contest. Student Eugene Twohey competed against and lost to UNL student Johnny Carson, presently of Tonight Show fame. KOCU reflected the popularity television had achieved by the late ' 50s, by dropping radio drama in favor of musical broadcasts featuring progressive rock, underground and soul. Innovations continued into the 70s with the establishment of a rumor line in 1972 and special periodical programs of continuous broadcasting. In 1974 KOCU gained some un- wanted national attention when a student disc jockey mistakenly re- ported the death of Creighton bas- ketball player Mike Heck as the death of former President Richard Nixon. KOCU difficulties have not been limited to personnel problems. In 1975, the station moved to its present location in the Hitchcock Communi- cation Arts Building. It was there less than a year when a fire — the result of a short-circuit in a control board — caused $2,000 damage to production equipment. KOCU officers, from left, Cary Pfef- fer, Kevin O ' Connor, Brooke Ann Benschoter, Mike Lang and Bob Halli- nan, general manager, plan a radio program, top left. Above, KOCU is on ttie air with Ballyhoo, two hours of special programming featuring rumor line, and giveaways of beer and food. academics — 203 Fine Arts experiences diversity past 13 years Arts junior Liz Dotierty goes ttirough a dance exercise for ballet class, above. Brian Galvin and Scott De- dinsky, in the background, demon- strate their sketching ability, below. Compared to Creighton Universi- ty ' s 100 years, the 13-year-old Department of Fine and Performing Arts is a mere youngster In 1964 the university asked the Rev. Leiand E. Lubbers, S.J., to teach Art History Survey on a trial basis to test how well fine arts would be accepted. The class was so popu- lar that Lubbers was hired full-time and the Department of Fine Arts was formally established in 1965. Classes were offered in art history, drawing, painting and sculpture. Since there was a limited space on campus, an art studio was set up in a men ' s room in Wareham Hall and a handball court in the old gym served as a welding studio for sculpture. In 1966 the department found a home in the old medical school at 14th and Davenport streets after Criss I was built. A shuttle bus serv- ice provided transportation to art classes. The Creighton Fine Arts Gallery was opened across the street in a building that had been the Medical- Pharmacy Library. When the In- terstate came through and took the department ' s building in 1969, classes were moved to the gallery. Finally in the fall of 1973, the Department of Fine Arts obtained its present location after the dental school moved to its new building. Through the years, the department has changed and developed its pro- grams to include the visual arts, dance, music and theater. It has been enlarged to include 11 full-time and 11 part-time faculty members. In the visual arts a student now can work toward a B.A. or a B.FA. (bachelor of fine arts) with concentra- tions in art history, painting, drawing, print making, ceramics, photography or sculpture, said the Rev Donald A. Doll, S.J., chairman. Since 1972 it has also been possi- ble to earn a B.A. or a B.FA. in dance. Classes are offered in classi- cal ballet and modern dance. Doll said in 1975 the Speech and Drama Department split and when drama merged with fine arts, the department was renamed the De- partment of Fine and Performing Arts. A B.A. is now offered in theater, with concentrations in acting or directing. Music classes are diverse, ranging from music appreciation and choral singing to performance in wind en- semble or opera. There is no degree program in music. Our aim is to provide experience in the arts, Doll said. That can ' t be done without a department or art majors. I Above, from left, Keith Steiger, Dick Belatti and Bill Andrews apply glazes to their ceramic bowls. Arts sopho- more Betsy Jehle concentrates on the wheel, below left, while Annette Owens, Arts freshman, below, pr e- pares her clay. Celeste Schlader examines a pa- tient ' s record, above. A student nurse, right, brings laughter Into her patient ' s day. People enjoy the modern facilities of the cafeteria, below. St. Joseph ' s technology promotes quality care The new Saint Joseph Hospital and Omaha Health Professions ' Center opened its doors Dec. 17, 1977. It is a six-level, $75 million complex containing 433 patient beds and offers the most modern medical technology in the Midwest. The hospital provides care for all patient needs and uses these con- cepts in its functional design. There are approximately 1400 employees. Horizontal design is a key concept in the hospital ' s system. Stair climb- ing and elevator waiting are mini- mized which saves the medical staff valuable time. Patient rooms are in 12 clusters on the fourth and fifth floors. Each clus- ter has a central nursing station which is surrounded by 28 rooms and allows patients with similar prob- lems to be grouped together. Every room has a view of the courtyard or surrounding neighborhood. The Health Professions Center is also on the fifth floor. Physicians ' of- fices and examination rooms are close to hospitalized patients. The center serves primarily as an outpa- tient clinic where physicians can examine patients, treat them or refer them to the hospital. It also contains offices, laboratories and classrooms. Designed to be quiet, the new hospital uses a videopaging and computerized nurse-call system. These systems summon physicians and nurses without the use of a tradi- tional voice paging system. The third level houses life support systems. The highly technical equip- ment and life-saving equipment are kept on that level. A central mall on the lobby level links the visitor with public and outpa- tient related services. The hospital ' s lower level is a 168-space parking garage for physicians and for maintenance services. Constant activity can be seen around the new nursing station at St. Joseph ' s Hospital, above. Ann McCar- velle prepares to give her patient medication, below. - academics — 207 Modern X-ray equipment of 1953 is used by this dentist, right, to examine his patient, while far right, the doctors and their assistants prepare for opera- tion on these patients. In 1958, this downtown building housed the Medi- cal School, below right. Health Sciences ' changes evident in 100 year history Creighton ' s School of Dentistry ' s first location was the Edward Creighton Institute at 210 S. 18 St. The school opened its doors in Oc- tober, 1905. By 1909 the Dental School had 13 departments and students were re- quired to pay $150 for instruments which included a dental engine and $50 for books. Enrollment rose steadily in the early years. In 1906 there was only one student and by 1908, there were 45 dental students. The average number of graduating dental students each year recently has been about 75. The Dental School moved into its second home in 1921. That building is the present Fine Arts building. Dental students treat about four thousand patients annually in the in- firmary under the supervision of the faculty. The patients were charged only for the materials used. Currently there are about six thousand patients who visit the den- tal school about 60 thousand times each year. Patients today are charged a fee charged by private dentistry offices. During World War II the School of Dentistry faced a crisis when funds were scarce and faculty members and prospective students joined the armed services. Creighton ' s Board of Trustees voted in 1945 to close the Dentistry School because only three freshmen enrolled. The decision was reversed after area dentists rallied to prevent the closing. Since the time of low enrollment in 1945, underpopulation has not been a problem. A nationwide attitude test is used to select freshmen. 208 — academics P: S Creighton ' s old Law School building is only a memory, top, while the Ah- manson Law Center nears comple- tion, above. Volunteer Bar members serve as first Law profs Twenty-three students enrolled in Creighton ' s School of Law in 1903. The first lecturers and professors were volunteer members of the Bar. In 1905, the Law Department was moved from its temporary location in the Medical College Building to the newly constructed Edward Creighton Institute, 210 S. 18 St. The Law School shared the building with the School of Dentistry. Applicants who were not college or high school graduates or qualified teachers were required to pass examinations in algebra, geometry, history and English. Because of Creighton ' s high standards, Creighton Law graduates were not required to take the Ne- braska bar examinations in 1907. In 1904, tuition was $45. By 1910 there were 88 students and tuition had risen to $75. Because of low tui- tion, many were able to attend the Law School. In 1916, admission requirements were tightened. Applicants were now required to have either a college education or at least be high school graduate and one year of college and had to be 25 years old. During World War I and II, enroll- ment declined, but the school re- mained open each time. The Law School was moved to 26th and California Streets in 1921. Evening classes were phased out and afternoon classes were added. Looking to the future, the growing demands for Law education was an- ticipated and plans were begun for a new building to meet the needs of the growing student body The new building being planned was the Ahmanson Law Center. Rodney Shkolnick was appointed dean of the Law School this fall. He is the sixth dean of the school. Shkolnick has been a law professor and was appointed acting dean in July, 1977, after serving as associate dean since 1973. 210 — academics Pharmacy homes include three different complexes The School of Pharmacy, formerly the Omaha College of Pharmacy, be- came a part of Creighton, Sept. 1, 1905. The first home of the Pharmacy School was located at Fourteenth and Davenport Streets. The Phar- macy School later moved to the building which is now the Philosophy Department. The Pharmacy School is presently located in Criss III where there are laboratories, administrative offices, classrooms which are shared with the School of Medicine, and clinical Pharmacy. Previously, a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Degree required only one year of pre-pharmacy prepara- tion and four years of professional instruction. Presently, two years of pre-phar- macy preparation and four years of professional instruction are required. The Pharmacy School established a module system four years ago. The mod system allows pharmacy stu- dents to progress at their own pace. Students enter the mod set-up in their second professional year. If a student passes the required number of examinations before the semester ends, the student may spend the remainder of the time working, interning or vacationing. In the past few years, an under- standing of the art and techniques of pharmacy, of patient care, and of the communication of drug knowledge have been emphasized in the cur- riculum. Through the years, the enrollment of women in pharmacy has risen. In the late sixties, 20 percent of the 150 students were female. The percent- age in the more recent years is run- ning about 40 percent. There are 21 full time professors in the pharmacy school. Each professor is an advisor for a small group of students. Curriculum plans and changes are among the topics dis- cussed in these groups. The construction, below, of the Pharmacy School building, Criss III, is a major addition to Creighton ' s campus. This 1948 pharmacy class is ready for the annual road trip. academics — 211 Jesuit influence leads CU into second century The Rev. Clarence Wagener, S.J. and the Rev. Wymelenberg, S.J., spend a leisurely afternoon piecing a cross- word puzzle together, below left. The Rev. Richard Hauser, S.J., speaks to the Jesuit community at a special dinner for the Rev. John Zuercher, S.J., bottom. In this centennial year, it seems fit- ting to note the century-long influ- ence of the Jesuits at Creighton University. When Edward Creighton died in 1874, he had been in the process of planning a free public school for boys. His widow, Mary Lucretia Creighton, determined to carry out his wishes, but before she could do so, she died in 1876. Luckily, she had specified in her will that a site be found for a college in Omaha, and that, once built, its yearly endowment of $147,500 be turned over in trust to Bishop James O ' Connor, D.D. Five members of the Society of Jesus were appointed as the Board of Trustees when Creighton was incorporated as a uni- versity in August of 1879. The bishop quickly found it impos- sible to conduct the college himself, since his jurisdiction included not only the entire state of Nebraska, but also the terhtories of Montana and Wyoming. At this time, he turned the trust for the university over to the Jesuits, saying that . . . they are men of long experience and learning, peculiarly fitted to discharge this trust, which they are willing to accept; that they and their successors are certain to be members of the Church under whose supervision Mrs. Creighton wished the college to be placed; and that her purpose will be fully gained by substituting them for myself as trustees. Throughout this period of legal en- tanglement, Creighton was steadily preparing for the start of classes. The Rev. Romanus A. Shaffel, S.J., who was president of the university from 1878 to 1880, arrived in Omaha on Dec. 6, 1877 to prepare for the open- ing of the college in January. The original faculty consisted of one Jesuit priest, three Jesuit scholastics, a layman, and a woman. In this post-Vatican II world, Jesuits ' lives are no longer as re- gimented as they once were. Before, they had specific times for waking, praying, sleeping and eating. Now the Jesuits are free to carry out their duties in the manner most fitting for them. The approximately 64 Jesuits cur- rently affiliated with Creighton fill roles which range from the adminis- trative duties of the Rev. Joseph J. Labaj, S.J., as president of the uni- versity, to the Rev. Don Doll, S.J., chairman of the Fine Arts Depart- ment and free-lance photographer, to the Rev. Clarence Wagner, S.J., who will gladly explain the intricacies of the telescope and the observatory in the Jesuit Garden to any interested party. Other Jesuits associated with Creighton work in the community hospitals, at St. Benedict ' s social center, and at many other service centers. Some priests are retired, with no specific assigned duties, but are still active in the affairs of the university and parish. The Rev. Robert Shanahan, S.J., shares his views at a regular meeting of the Jesuit community while The Rev. James Quinn, S.J., relaxes on Saturday afternoon, above left, while, above, the Rev. Joseph Scallon, S.J., attends a meeting. academics — 213 •f. ■ A ' z -i :J :v . 9 - 4 ; ' A ' ,_ I HI HI H Hi l H I H ' H 214 - administrators Fi administrators — 215 Father Labaj concelebrates an out- door baccalaureate Mass with the Rev. Don Doll, S.J., and other mem- bers of the Jesuit community, right. Study sabbaticaL missions iure Fr. Labaj from CU noted that Father Labaj listened in- tently and analyzed carefully before he spoke. And when he spoke he demonstrated wisdom as well as knowledge. The positive philosophy he articulated seemed to harmonize with the basic orientation and goals of Creighton University. Moreover, his obvious desire to unify and to move forward made his selection, to me, imperative! A. F. Jacobson President, Board of Directors (1968-1977) — (prior to Father Labaj ' s appointment) The Rev. Joseph J. Labaj, S.J., greeted his seventh and final freshman class as university presi- dent Aug. 22, 1977. He leaves Creighton for a year-long sabbatical of studies and then a return to mis- sion work, a preference that he has expressed for several years. During Father Labaj ' s time as pres- ident, eight building projects and three renovation projects were com- pleted at a cost of more than $122 million. The College of Nursing was also created and new programs and curriculums were introduced in all eight schools and colleges. Father Labaj, the son of a metal worker, is a native of Milwaukee. He joined the Jesuits at the age of 20 in 1941. I joined because I felt a call to serve and I wanted to make teaching that service, he said. Although he preferred teaching. Father Labaj said the majority of his assignments had been administrative. Father Labaj was president of Creighton Prep High School from 1958 to 1963. Before coming to Creighton as the 21st president in 1970, he was superintendent of edu- cation at Holy Rosary Indian Mission in South Dakota. Father Labaj was the first pres- ident to be elected by the Board of Directors. All previous executives had been appointed by the Jesuit Provincial. Even though he was experienced in administrative work, accepting the position as the 21st president was not an easy decision for the Rev. Joseph Labaj. I want to get to know the students here as people, to talk to them and have lunch with them and I hope to understand them and love them, he said in his first few months in office. Father Labaj said that he had little desire to serve as president. I didn ' t volunteer for the position, he said. But when I became a Jesuit, I took a vow of obedience. When the provin- cial called me in and suggested that this was where I was needed — even though he couldn ' t appoint me — his request was enough for me. II 216 — administrators L fcvfl mAWAY m ■ ZONE Bi ■ ' ' HdvlX; M Hkw H ■ OA .V H I V H r tUfint , H i fi H H I I H t ' s a br s f Saturday morning and time for Father Labaj ' s early morning b ce ride, left. Father Labaj makes a young friend at a dinner, below left, and later sits back to enjoy a cigar, bottom right. Below, Creighton ' s president joins in the groundbreaking ceremony for the Dental School in July of 1971 as Mabel Criss, left and Mrs. Hamilton watch the proceedings. administrators — 217 ii mmmM minisTraTors CU experiences changes due to effective Board J. A. MacAllister, president of Northwestern Bell Telephone Com- pany, is the chairman of Creighton ' s Board of Directors. In the. sense that a university Is a corporation, its Board of Directors is the ultimate responsible corporate body, according to Development Foundation President, the Rev. Carl Reinert, S.J. WRM Broad academic policy, major pub- lic relations and policy and commu- nity related decisions are among the major concerns of board members while the daily operation of Creighton is the administrators ' responsibility. The Board appoints the university president as well as the five vice presidents, the university corporation secretary and associate secretary. The university president names other officers. In October, 1968, five Jesuit Fath ers of the Board voted to enlarge and restructure the Board of Direc- tors to include 13 laymen and eight Jesuits. The Rev. H. W. Linn, S.J., presi- dent at the time, made a statement to the World Herald saying, The Jesuit Fathers and lay teachers at Creighton firmly believe that this move will enable the university to broaden and strengthen its influence and support and be in a better posi- tion to achieve Creighton ' s educa- tional goals. Five major committees. Academics, Business and Finance, Development and Community Relations, Student Affairs and Health Affairs, make up the Board. There are also Executive and Nominating Committees. The Board makes decisions after a coming up process. A proposal originates in a certain office, is re- viewed by the appropriate committee Currently the Board is composed of nine Jesuits and 16 laymen se- lected for their qualities of leadership from the business and professional world. The finest Creighton moments for the Rev. William F. Kelley, S.J., director of institutional grants and special resources, come when he is communicating with students during casual meetings. Such meetings are unstructured and rewarding, Father Kelley said. As an administrator, Father Kel- ley ' s main task is to solicit finan- cial support from industry, alumni, friends, philanthropic foundations and governmental agencies. While at Grelghton, Father Kelley has seen greater involvement of stu- dents and faculty in university gov- ernment, better integration of the health sciences and a total restruc- turing of the physical Creighton. Father Kelley believes Creighton ' s one hundreth year is a beginning. The hundreth year is a take-off point, not a recessional, he said. Creighton is meant for survival and growth and Increased influence. She Is not in the collapsing segment of higher education. Creighton is well organized and smartly administered. Father Kelley feels Creighton is firm in Its goals, beliefs and expecta- tions and is flexible enough to adapt to the needs of the day. The Rev. Carl M. Reinert, S.J., vice president for university relations and the president of the Creighton De- velopment Foundation, has been closely associated with the dramatic growth of the university since 1950. Father Reinert served as president for 12 years until 1962. Since then he has served In his present capacity. As vice president of university rela- tions. Father Reinert travels around the country to inform friends, alumni, and other potential supporters of Creighton ' s plans and accomplish- ments. He is responsible for the pub- lic relations and public affairs of alumni relations and development (among other areas.) He supervises the planning and programming of ac- tivities for university relations. Father Reinert ' s contact with stu- dents Is through committee work. He also visits with students in his office where the doors are always open. In looking at Creighton ' s prospects for the future. Father Reinert is very optimistic. My dreams for Creighton were op- timistic in 1950 when I came to Omaha, he said. They are just as optimistic tooc. because I see no problems in the century ahead that with God ' s help cannot be resolved. If he is with us who can be against us? For the Rev. John D. Zuercher, S.J., rector of the Jesuit Community, Creighton University is an emerging community. « Added to a history of many dec- ades of desire for both life and ex- cellence, I see emerging a commu- nity — of faculty, staff, administrators and students — dedicated to a re- newed, shared, more explicit vision of Jesuit education at Creighton Uni- versity, Father Zuercher said. Although his time at Creighton since July of 1976 has been brief, he has been part of the most recent and important improvements at Creighton, such as the opening of the Klewit Physiqal Fitness Center. His personal involvement in Creighton as a community includes fostering the communal spirit of the Jesuits and helping with the formula- tion and completion of the Universi- ty ' s mission statement. Father Zuercher ' s administrative position entails work with the finan- cial, physical health, educational and spiritual welfare of the Jesuits living at Creighton, as individuals and as a community. Students also play a part in Father Zuercher ' s role at Creighton. He teaches one class a semester in psychology and meets with students through his work on committees. administrators — 219 Administrafors Sharing dorm life with students in Deglman is one of the many ways the Rev. Jack Walsh, S.J., reaches students. Father Walsh is the director of both Campus Ministry and the O ' Donnell Center. His administrative duties are varied. He has the overall responsibility for religious activity on campus, which includes retreats at the O ' Donnell Center, coordination of the chaplains in the dorms and various schools and the liturgical experiences on campus. Father Walsh has expanded Cam- pus Ministry by placing Jesuit chap- lains in the health science schools and adding to the number of chap- lains in the dorms. More women be- coming part of Campus Ministry re- flects another change, he said. Father Walsh ' s position has given him an opportunity to observe life at Creighton and predict changes. He believes the future looks good and the environment is getting better. He said he hopes the future brings a chance for the University to open the campus to more cultural activities. The campus environment is im- proving every day, he said. The quality of students is remaining high and their interests in religious values and community service gets better every year. A newcomer on campus, as of July of 1977, the Rev Michael G. Morri- son, S.J., stepped into the position of vice president for academic affairs as Creighton began a new century. Creighton ' s future looks very posi- tive, Father Morrison said. Cer- tainly there will be difficulties, but I believe Creighton has the spirit to overcome these and move with con- fidence into the future. Father Morrison came to the uni- versity after spending six years at Marquette. During his last three years there, he was assistant vice president for academic affairs. It ' s important to create an academic atmosphere on campus, Father Morrison said. He considers this to be his primary role. In addition to working with the Col- leges of Arts and Sciences and Busi- ness, the Graduate School and the School of Law, Father Morrison was involved with the summer and life- long learning programs, and the Alumni Library, the registrar and un- dergraduate admissions. I consider academics in a broad sense to mean a concern about the whole environment for students, he said. Creighton is quite strong in this broader concern. There is a good environment here for the total person. Creighton ' s outlook for the future continues to be very positive, Dr. Robert Gerraughty, associate vice president of Health Sciences said. We are going in the right direction and I believe this will continue. For more than five years, Ger- raughty worked with Dr. Robert P. Heaney, vice president of Health Sci- ences, to provide varied services to the Medical, Dental, Pharmacy and Nursing Schools. Although Gerraughty ' s direct con- tact with students is limited, he works with improving the Pharmacy School curriculum and increasing student participation in policy decisions. 220 — administrators During his 20 years as an adminis- trator, Walter Jahn, vice president of finance, has witnessed the addition of new buildings, the Nursing school expansion, the increasing sizes of professional school classes and a great expansion in the number of res- ident students. John said his position entails all financial management and plan- ning from a policy viewpoint. He has been involved indirectly with most improvements and has also worked with the installation of sophis- ticated budgeting and management techniques. Part of Jahn ' s work also entails contact with students, through com- mittee work or even at home. I have sent five students here from my home and have many nieces, nephews and friends at Creighton, Jahn said. As for Creighton ' s outlook, Jahn believes the future is great and look- ing better each year. The students with their healthy attitude make it easy for faculty, staff and administra- tors to do a good job, he said. The next 100 years should be our best years, he said. We have a fine board of directors and super com- munity support. James Doyle, vice president of student personnel and dean of stu- dents, spends ninety per cent of his time working with students through committees, groups and personal contact. While at Creighton he has seen major changes in all areas. The im- portance of the role of the Student Board of Governors has increased, the administration has opened up, and daily needs of students are more emphasized, according to Doyle. Doyle has worked with the improvement of residence halls and the health service. He has also helped with the development of the Kiewit Physical Fitness Center. As for Creighton ' s future, Doyle is positive. The outlook for Creighton ' s future is ex tremely bright because of the current activity and enthusiasm of all members of the Creighton family, Doyle said. Creighton ' s campus has expanded greatly in the 17 years Dr. Robert Heaney, vice president for Health Sciences, has been a Creighton administrator. Heaney assumed the position of vice president six years ago after 1 1 years as the chairman of the department of medicine. Heaney ' s responsibilities include activities of the four health sciences schools, the Health Sciences Bio- Information Center, health science minority recruitment and clinical pas- toral care. He delivers a yearly lec- ture to nursing and medical students and handles student problems when requested to. Heaney is involved with an in- depth study of the Health Sciences curnculum supported by a W. K. Kel- logg Foundation grant. He has also been instrumental in the expansion and the coordination of allied health programs. Heaney has a three-fold view of Creighton ' s next century. Creighton will continue to provide a value-centered education for stu- dents of modern means, he said. Creighton will expand its educa- tional horizons to include lifelong learning as an integral part of its mis- sion to every student. Creighton will pioneer the application of instruc- tional theory to the higher educa- tional process. administrators — 221 Administrators Creighton ' s future, as Charles Maxwell, director of Alumni Rela- tions, sees it, looks simply great! As Alumni director. Maxwell said he has less opportunity for interac- tion with students that he would like. My job doesn ' t permit the time, he said. He is responsible for organizing alumni functions throughout the country and helping the Alumni Council. Maxwell has been at Creighton 12 years. During that time he has wit- nessed the tremendous over-all growth of the university. His contribution has been related to improvements resulting from alumni contributions. ' ' ; Michael Byrne has been director of Creighton ' s Public Relations Department for six years, a time he calls the most progressive period of Creighton ' s history. I have been very fortunate in that my time here coincided with probably the most progressive in the history of the Institution, Byrne said. The In- credible physical development of the campus in the past six years Is most Indelibly stamped on my consciousness. Byrne plans the goals of the department and participates In the production of Its, efforts. Byrne said he believes the stu- dents at Creighton are ' extremely responsible, conscientious young men and women. He works with student representatives on various projects and talks with them In classes when he guest lectures two or three times a year. In the coming years, Byrne feels Creighton must strengthen ties with the Omaha community and through- out the state. He believes his department should In the future as- sist in communication programs to reach undergraduate students. Creighton people must work harder to strengthen Its ties to Its publics, he said. The Admissions Office, under the direction of Howard Bachman, is a vital element of Creighton and serves as an observer of changes In each Incoming class. Bachman has been at Creighton for almost 10 years and has seen many changes in students, he said. Over the years, the freshman classes have been Increasing and have been becoming more diverse from geographic, racial and religious standpoints. The quality of life on campus has Improved drastically with the rec- reation center, Bachman said. A greater number of university adminis- trators are as concerned with the quality of life students experience as they are with the quality of academic instruction a student receives. Bachman ' s Involvement with a changing Creighton extends to creat- ing a higher sense of awareness of the entire university community for everyone ' s Involvement in the attraction of quality students to the campus. Bachman and other admissions personnel have worked with imple- menting a comprehensive financial aid program for students which complements the admissions proc- ess months before the student arrives. 222 — administrators Varied student background gives CU diverse quality « Whatever the reasons may be that attract students to Creighton, they come from a variety of places in the United States and foreign countries. We are proud not only of the academic quality of the students that enter Creighton, but also of the diversity of their backgrounds, Howard Bachman, director of admis- sions said. Undergraduates enter from almost all of the 50 states and from 10 to 15 foreign countries every year, Bachman said. Although there are much greater concentrations of stu- dents from the eight or 10 Midwest- ern states closest to our home state, many distant states like New York, California and Hawaii are exceed- ing totals of some of the Midwest- ern states. Major metropolitan areas from which Creighton receives most of its students are Omaha, Chicago, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Kansas City, St. Louis, Denver, Los Angeles, New York and Honolulu, Bachman said. However, a substantial number of students do come from small com- munities all over the nation. Creighton Prep sends more stu- dents to Creighton than any other high school. Significant numbers also come from high schools in Omaha and across the country. It is not at all unusual to receive between five and 15 applicants from schools well in access of 500 miles from our cam- pus, Bachman said. We receive well over 10 percent of our class from the Chicago area and that in itself justifies a full time admissions counselor stationed in that area, he said. There have been three directors of admissions. Before 1958 the function of the Admissions Office was under the direction of the Registrar. In that year, a separate office of admissions was established and John Potter was appointed director. Potter left this position in 1969 and is currently in charge of admissions in the School of Medicine, as assistant to the dean. Tim Sheehy was then director for a period of 18 months. Bachman became admissions director in December 1970 with the appointment becoming effective Junel, 1971. The methods of recruitment have changed to remain competitive and to meet students ' needs, Bachman said. Students are looking to the col- leges today while they are still in high school, not to help them select a major, but to give them career coun- seling for the discipline they already selected for their college major. Where our recruitment has changed most dramatically is in the involvement of individual ' s outside of the Admissions Office in the recruit- ment process, Bachman said. He said alumni, students, faculty and administrators are either actively involved in the recruitment process or are sensitized to the needs of the university relative to student recruitment. Specialized programs, such as the career exploration program held in the early summer of 1977 in three separate areas — health sciences, business administration and career choice — are excellent examples of intensified university involvement in meeting the needs of today ' s high school student and ultimately com- municating to that student the posi- tive qualities of Creighton University, ' Bachman said. Student Recruitment as we know it today actually began in the mid to late ' 60s with a greater concentration beginning in the very early ' 70s, he said. As competition for the quality of students became greater, the communications efforts on the part of this office increased steadil y through the early ' 70s to the present time. The Admissions Office is re- sponsible for recruitment, counseling and processing new students into the freshmen undergraduate classes and transfer students into the regular un- dergraduate programs. The precise responsibilities have not changed in the past few years, but the direction it has taken relative to student recruit- ment has evolved over the last few years. Admissions counselors are se- lected by the director of admis- sions and are chosen from a very competitive field based on their intel- ligence, communication ability, or- ganizational ability, etc., Bachman said. The staff presently is made up of eight professionals, including the di- rector and assistant director. Admissions assistants are stu- dents who visit with parents and pro- spective students and give campus tours. They are selected on the basis of their positive attitude toward Creighton University and their ability to communicate honestly. administrators — 223 Administrators Perhaps the most dramatic changes have been the physical changes brought about by the new construction, Gerald Moffett, director of development said about altera- tions made in Creighton. Of equal importance, perhaps, has been the change in students ' at- titudes, Moffet continued. Today, there seems to be a movement away from activism toward a more realistic and rational approach to the common problems that face everyone. Moffett feels that as Creighton en- ters its second century, many for- midable challenges will face it. I feel confident that they will be met successfully and that the end re- sult will be a stronger, dynamic uni- versity, he said. Moffett said he is involved in the University ' s search for voluntary fi- nancial support. He added that he has been involved in improve- ments that have depended on this assistance. His office ' s primary function is to plan and execute programs that are Intended to generate financial support. Moffett said that he does not have as much contact with students as he would like to have. Excellent is how James Koop- man, associate vice president of fi- nance and controller, sums up his personal view on the future of Creighton. Koopman has had a small amount of contact with students during his eight years at Creighton. However, he has been involved with changes which contribute to the efficiency of the university ' s operations. These include new budgeting and invest- ment procedures, and analysis and better cash flow procedures within the university As an administrator, Koopman is responsible for investments, cash management and accounting and daily financial affairs. After ten years as director of Pur- chasing, John Mason foresees good years ahead for the university. In his estimation, as competition becomes greater for fewer students, the schools like Creighton, with balanced budgets, superior facilities and in- novative instruction will survive while those not meeting the challenge will fail. Doing his part to further improve existing facilities. Mason directs Creighton ' s business relations with businesses providing goods and services. Mason has seen to the equipping of the many new facilities and rejuvenated areas on campus. While conducting daily transac- tions claims a great part of Mason ' s time on the job, other responsibilities include dealing with mailing opera- tions and the motor vehicle policy He i also sponsors value analyses and product studies. From the perspective of purchas- ing director. Mason notes improve- ments in the physical aspect of cam- pus, but he has also observed coor- dination between the traditional and the progressive in administra- tors ' attitudes. w t( J:Toli« ? 224 — administrators Finding jobs is all in a days work for Earl Winters, director of placement. In his four years at Creighton, Win- ters has assisted undergraduates, graduates and alumni in securing employment and has provided career planning assistance. His contact with students is on a continuous one-to- one basis. Creighton, Winters feels, is placing more emphasis today on career planning than it did in the past. Creighton will continue as an in- stitution striving for academic excel- lence, he said. Creighton is one to whom candidates will strive to gain admission and one whose alumni will attain even more prominence in society than that already attained by our graduates. Special projects such as the Wo- men ' s Resource Center and resident advisor training programs have put Dr Caroline Sedlacek, director of the Counseling Center, in contact with Creighton students. Sedlacek has been involved in planning projects and programs to improve the quality of dorm life. There appears to be an increas- ing concern for providing programs and services that will retain under- graduates who find they will not compete for a place in a professional school, as well as to ensure that the social, psychological and physical needs of the student are met, Sed- lacek said. I think that the outlook of Creighton ' s future is quite positive because of the strong emphasis on the quality of education provided by all departments and colleges, she said. As associate dean of students and dean of women, Eileen Lieben is re- sponsibile for counseling, work with student life committees, special needs of women, sororities, new stu- dent orientation and university- student activities. I am in contact with students all of the time, and I love it, Lieben said. During her 16 years at Creighton, Lieben said she has witnessed a period of the University ' s greatest turmoil and growth. One of the important changes has to be the change in the status of stu- dents, she said. They now partici- pate in university decision-making, and their voice is heard in all areas of the university. Changes Lieben has been in- volved with include policy-making on the rights and responsibilities of stu- dents, and policies providing for growth and learning for dorm stu- dents. She said she has also worked with student orientation, initiation of extracurricular programs and work to stimulate awareness of women ' s and minority needs. I am optimistic about Creighton ' s future, she said. The very strong commitment of so many of our fac- ulty and administrators to both moral values and intellectual growth ha s to work to our advantage. administrators — 225 Administrators Sam Crawford, associate vice president for student personnel, feels Creighton is a very unique and powerful setting to influence personal attitudes and provide both the spiritual and social developnnent so badly needed in the future of our country as well as now. In his five years here, Crawford has been involved in student person- nel and minority problems. He said he has also worked to bring about a more tolerant attitude and trust among the various ethnic groups at Creighton. Crawford said he has been aware of building other than in a strictly ar- chitectural sense in that there has been the building of a more positive atmosphere among students and administrators. Creighton has grown in size and stature since my days as a st udent, said Dr. Richard Andrews, dean of the graduate school. We have im- proved upon the credentials of our faculty, increased our research and teaching endeavors and constructed an impressive physical facility. As graduate dean, Andrews is in charge of the daily operations of the school. These include admissions, schedules, administration of research funds, scholarships, fellowships and assistantships. He also serves as chairman and member of various committees inside and outside of the university which contribute to an all university endeavor toward scholarly excellence. I come into contact with students on a daily basis as they seek counsel about our graduate programs, he said. I am active as a graduate thesis advisor, classroom teacher and researcher who works with both graduate and undergraduate students. For Andrews, the strengths of Creighton lie with the strengths of personal commitment, intelligence and initiative on the part of the faculty and the student body. Looking at Creighton ' s future, Rodney Shkolnick, dean of the School of Law, said he feels Creighton will continue to be a grow- ing, vital education force in the area. Creighton ' s appearance has changed during Shkolnick ' s years at Creighton as a faculty member, as- sociate dean and. currently as acting dean, he said. I have been at Creighton for 16 years, he said. During that time the student body has Increased, and most of the present buildings have been built. As an associate dean and faculty member, I have been involved in the building of the Law School and with curricular changes, he added. Shkolnick is involved with Law School admissions, scheduling, stu- dent academic problems and general administration of the Law School. Shkolnick also becomes involved with students through classes, com- mittees, admissions and counseling. 226 — administrators )9Mil !it? v - : For nine years as dean of Creighton ' s summer session and Lifelong Learning Center, Dr. Anne Scheerer has planned and promoted the summer school and has de- veloped a typical educational pro- gram for other than average age col- lege students. Scheerer regrets her lack of oppor- tunity for personal contact with stu- dents but she feels her work involves their vest interests. While here at Creighton, she has seen an increase in student participation on university committees and has watched the faculty change as more women as- sume roles of importance and responsibility. She feels the Creighton of the fu- ture will continue to provide service to individuals and to the community. Graduates of its professional schools will continue to satisfy area needs for such expertise, she said. The undergraduate colleges can provide a true alternative to the ' something for everybody ' version of the public institutions of higher edu- cation. True success in the latter en- deavor will require continued adher- ence to our heritage and traditions. Dr. James M. Crampton, acting dean of the School of Pharmacy, views the active involvement of stu- dents in planning their programs as one very positive change, which has taken place since 1958, when he was the department chairman. The practice of pharmacy has changed greatly and the educational program at Creighton has changed both as a result of, and in anticipation of these changes, Crampton said. The physical plant is probably the most obvious change, and it ' s a vast improvement over 1958. -MS IMi- Crampton has worked extensively within the School of Pharmacy on curriculum changes, development of clinical pharmacy and the self-pac- ing programs. As a member of Various university committees, he has been instrumen- tal in establishing more faculty partic- ipation in administration and improv- ing faculty fringe benefits. Even though Crampton has held administrative positions since 1958 including department chairman, di- rector of clinical pharmacy, associate dean and acting dean, he has come into much contact with the students. As assistant Arts and Sciences dean since 1974, Dr. Nancy Fogarty has been involved with freshman seminars, special advisory commit- tees for pre-law, pre-health sciences, allied health and career counseling. Fogarty has seen students be- come much freer to choose, both in academic and social matters. She has seen the university environment make fantastic strides toward de- veloping a real campus. Currently I am in charge of stu- dent records, pre-registration and registration, and supervising the dean ' s office staff, Fogarty said about her administrative duties. She said she teaches occasionally. I still miss the classroom, she said. Fogarty said she is very optimistic about Creighton ' s future. The quality of faculty, staff and students, as well as the spirit of community and concern for others manifested by most are the essential ingredients, she said, which I think will make our second century even more successful than the first. administrators — 227 Administrators Dr. Jean L. Carrica, dean of the College of Business Administration, views the change in students as Creighton ' s most important change beyond the phsycial additions of the law and hospital buildings. They are much more sophisti- cated students with a world view of problems facing mankind, he said. They are also more politically astute than students in the past. As dean, Carrica is responsible for the undergraduate and graduate (MBA) programs for the 650 students currently involved. One of his major concerns is with the developing academic quality of the college ' s oroarams. Carrica feels the quality of Creighton as an educational institu- tion will be maintained in the future. Business College evolves under Dean Walsh ' s term For most of the 57 years that the College of Business Administration has been in existence, talk of that college has been synomynous with talk of Dr. Floyd E. Walsh, dean for 37 years, from 1926 until 1963. During his period as dean, Walsh, who still holds the title of Dean Emeritus at Creighton, saw the evolution of business administration from a small department into one of three major undergraduate colleges. Business was introduced to Creighton in 1920 with the opening of the College of Commerce, Accounts and Finance. This original college held only night classes and was de- signed for businessmen who wanted to increase their knowledge in their own and related fields. With increasing demand for a business education on the college level, the university established the College of Commerce, Finance and Journalism in 1924. Walsh was named dean two years later. Under Walsh the college continued to expand, and, in 1934 it split into the Colleges of Journalism and Commerce. Walsh ' s College of Commerce was then among the three largest departments in the di- verse university. Enrollment swelled to 711 in 1948, but it dramatically fell to about 300 in 1952. A major issue in the 1950 ' s was finding a new home for the Business College. The Commerce Building at 25th and Cass was old and small. The College of Business Adminis- tration, renamed from the College of Commerce in 1957, got its big boost in a 1960 $1 million grant from the Eugene C. Eppley Foundation to be used for a new building. The building was constructed on the land formerly occupied by the old football stadium ' s south stands. In the 1961-62 school year the Eppley College of Business Administration building opened its doors to classes. A graduate program leading to a Master of Business Administration degree opened in 1963 with more than 100 initial enrollees. With the opening of the 1963-64 school year, the Business College was led by its first dean other than Floyd Walsh since 1926. Dr. Irvin L. Heckmann held that position. George W. Hardbeck became the next dean in 1968. He stayed until 1971 when Dr. Charles Andrews took over as acting dean. Dr. William Lit- zinger was named dean in the spring semester of 1972. The college ' s present dean, Dr. Jean Carrica, has held that position since 1973, Recently Dr. Walsh, retired and liv- ing in Omaha, gave a gift to the busi- ness college in excess of $300,000. In honor of his service and his gift, the lecture hall of the Business Administration building has been re- named the Dr. Floyd E. and Bernice C. Walsh Lecture Hall. 228 — administrators $tpsykLl w- i?! ; ' ) :-4 . r: . Health Sciences welcome nursing degree changes As the 1977-78 school year began, Sister Rosalie Sitzmann, O.S.B., Ph.D., began her new role as dean of the College of Nursing. On Aug. 1, in a bright and colorful new office. Sis- ter Sitzmann slid into the daily routine of a college dean. It ' s hectic, but enjoyable at the same time, she said. Sister Sitzmann is a Benedictine from the Mother of God priory in Watertown, S.D. She received her B.S. degree in nursing at the College of St. Teresa ' s in Winona, Minn, while acting as director of a three year program in nursing. After 10 years as an administrator, she went to Catholic University in Washington, D.C. for her M.S. de- gree. In 1967 she returned to Catholic University for her Ph.D. The major change that seemed to identify Creighton as a health sciences university came when the Nursing program changed from a Registered Nurse (R.N.) program to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree, according to the Rev. Carl Reinert. Back in 1958, Nursing went from a small, three-year nursing program, run by St. Joseph ' s and St. Cathe- hne ' s hospitals, to a BSN program, Reinert said. The old program required three calendar years at a hospital for suf- ficient work for certification as a registered nurse. The change meant that if the students wished they could obtain a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, which required an average of one academic year following her nurse ' s training. With the change, students stopped residing at the hospital. They spent approximately 20 hours weekly dur- ing the summer sessions at a hos- pital in supervised training. During the junior year, students also averaged 20 hours weekly in hospital training. Senior year meant between 25 to 30 hours weekly in what is now called clinic. Sister Sitzmann said she plans to broaden nursing students by offering more inter-disciplinary studies with other schools. I ' d like to work together with the Dental and Pharmacy schools so that Nursing students ' will have more direct contact with these careers, she said. I would like to see our entire staff have masters and doctorates, she said, and I will push those who don ' t have these degrees to work toward them. Sister Sitzmann said she would have to check to see how many faculty members do not have those degrees. But she said it was more than she would like. She also said she will try to inter- est instructors from other parts of the country in teaching positions with the College of Nursing. We need to get new ideas that can come from diversified back- grounds, she said. If students teach at the school they were gradu- ated from and live in the same area, there is not the broadening that can occur when faculty members come from other nursing schools and other hospitals. Sister Sitzmann will work for the establishment of a Master ' s program in Nursing. A proposal has been submitted to the Department of Health, Education and Welfare. But, Sister Sitzmann said, Creighton does not meet faculty requirements, and cannot get federal funding. Recruiting minority students is a goal of Sister Sitzmann. We have few minority groups studying nursing, and the healthK sciences generally, she said. And I am working particularly with the Bureau of Indian Affairs to interest Indian students in studying here. administrators — . w ' f 1 r i 1 m ■■r ■ .,Vlt-. ■ — ' M.« . i -t, .j , - ' ,1 : -«. . ' • - w ■•f ' ■f.. i iJ ' ■ 230 — athletics .♦v.-,- ' - ' ■ - ' is il r k m athletics — 231 . ' Dan dtfemurigeir, assistant athletic di- rector, above ieft Gaye Kinnett, athietic coach, beiow Mary Higgens, women ' s activity di- rector, above right Dr. Tom Baechle, director of intramu- rals, left ' W Mike Caruso, assistant basl(etball coach, ieft Tom Apke, director of athletics and head basketball coach, above 232 — athletics Mike Leighton, director of the Kiewit Physical Fitness Center, at)ove Tom Brosnihan, assistant basketball coach, below Athletic success continues N h current Jay staffers Eddie Sutton, Chet Wayne, A. A. Schabinger, Red McManus, Bob Gibson, Paul Silas, Tom Apke, and Dan Offenburger are all familiar names — they mean Bluejay athle- tics. And over the years, they have meant success. Athletic Director Tom Apke is a Creighton graduate and has helped to organize the College World Series, and NCAA and NIT basketball tour- naments. Going into the 1977-78 season, he carried a 60-21 basketball coaching record after three years at the helm. Assistant Athletic Director Dan Of- fenburger surprised the Bluejay sports world in late August by an- nouncing his resignation, but shortly before it became effective, the long- time athletic department figure changed his decision. After thinking it over and talking extensively with University officials, I ' ve decided it is best to continue at Creighton, Offenburger said. The department greeted Tom Baechle, who was n amed director of intramurals. He was former chairman of the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation at Briar Cliff College. Gary Major and Joan Bockenstedt were graduate assistants in the department. Mary Higgins served as the coordinator of women ' s athletics for the department, in addition to her duties as Softball coach. In its first full school year, the Kiewit Physical Fitness Center was under the direction of Mike Leighton, assisted by Clair Fennell. .-Sif ' : rf . 1 1 V, Karen Barlow, athletic coach, above Gary Major, graduate assistant, left Clair Fennell, assistant to the director of the Kiewit Physical Fitness Cen- ter, below Jerry Bartee, head baseball coach, right Joan Bockenstedt, graduate assistant, far right A New head coach, recruits highlight fall ball sessions In May of 1977, Athletic Director Tom Apke was faced with making a decision. His baseball coach, Dave Baker, had resigned and taken a similar position at Kansas State University. Apke didn ' t have to look too far to find an able replacement though — all he had to do was elevate In- tramural Director Jerry Bartee to the newly opened position. Bartee carried impressive baseball credentials as a former St. Louis Cardinal minor leaguer from 1966 to 1970. He knew about Bluejay athle- tics too, having been a four-year member of the athletic staff. The new coach was excited about his appointment and when fall prac- tice started, Bartee was ready. All summer he had been a tiger in a cage, he said. Fall baseball gave him the oppor- tunity to break free from his cage and test out 13 veteran players, four freshman recruits, one junior college transfer, and a host of walk-ons. Preparing the team for its second year of competition in the Missouri Valley was a key goal of the new field boss, because the winner of the MoVal tournament is guaranteed a place In the NCAA tournament. Bartee planned a spring baseball schedule of about 55 games as a prelude to the MoVal tourney. He was assisted by Ted Lipari, a Bluejay baseball star from the 1977 season who became a graduate assistant. Jerry North, left, and Randy Eccker, work together, below, to warm up before practice. Jerry Bartee, below left, was in his first year as baseball coach. Abner Johnson, bottom, play- ing minor league baseball for the Minnesota Twins, came back to play in the alumni game. 234 — athletics An alumni team member, above, takes a swing at the ball as catcher Steve Forrester loses the ball in the dirt. Abner Johnson, left, watches a close play at second during the alumni game. athletics — 235 Coach Bailee leads team into tough competition Every Tuesday and Friday after- noon during September and October Jerry Bartee and his charges are at Booth Park playing exhibition baseball games with teams such as Iowa Western and Bellevue College. And though the caliber of ball being played early in the season may not match ABC Monday Night Baseball, it is not bad. It gives people a chance to see the new recruits and see how the old folk are progressing. This fall, people were interested in seeing how Bartee would do in his new position as baseball coach. They were hoping he could rebuild what some perceived as the dwin- dling fortunes of Jay baseball. Fall ball lacks the true competitive spirit of the regular season. It is more for training, more for getting to know each other. It is more for having fun. Fall ball is a chance to see how the players stack up with the veterans in the yearly fall series between the alumni and the varsity. This year it featured minor league pitcher Abner Johnson. You want to see what you have — just watch them play, Ted Lipari, a former Bluejay ballplayer in his first year as assistant coach said. A whole lot of coaching doesn ' t go on. In the fall no official score is kept. The basic thing we are looking for right now is execution, Coach Bar- tee said during the fall practice. Bartee was pleased with the spirit of fall practice. The players are doing well. Everybody is working hard. The enthusiasm is there. Tom Vassios, one of the team ' s veterans, likes the pace of fall ball. He (Coach Bartee) kind of lets us play our own style — I liked that a lot. Vassios thinks fall ball is good for the new recruits — We have quite a few young guys that got to get some playing time with the old guys. £; tk C fl m t m A_— Lmi B ■u Jerry Bartee, above, watches his team practice. Dr. James Karabatsos, far left below, professor of English, was a member of the 1946-47 Bluejay baseball team. 236 - athletics Joe Franco, left, fires a fastball toward homeplate. The Creighton bench, below left, watches the game with great interest. Randy Eccker, below, relaxes on the sideline during a Bluejay practice session. athletics — 237 Nursing senior, Terrie Tibbetts, above, and Arts freshman, Mary Joe Holden, practice batting and catch- ing. Coach Mary Higgins gathers her tean), below, to cheer for success in the game. Improvement in Softball gives coach smiling face Mary Higgins often had a smile on her face when she walked around campus. One of the reasons may have been the rapid improvement of the Lady Jay softball team. Creighton didn ' t have a women ' s Softball team until Coach Higgins was instrumental in organizing one when she was a senior in 1973. After her 1977 edition of the Lady Jays finished second in the Nebraska state tournament, she set certain pre-season goals for the 1978 version. For one, she wanted to develop a team good enough to win the state tournament, and then to have that team play to the best of its ability. A second goal was the result of a new tournament the Lady Jays were scheduled to participate in. They were to play for the first time in a state-wide regional qualifying tour- nament in Omaha. The top two teams from that tour- ney advanced to a six-state meeting and Higgins believed her team had a shot at being good enough. Although she doesn ' t see the Lady Jays ever becoming a major national Softball power, she believes they can become very competitive throughout the Midwest like the Bluejay baseball team. She said her team has made a really strong progression since it was first started. Part of Higgins ' optimism stems from an abundance of local talent in the Omaha-Iowa area. The high school and summer programs are very strong around here, she said. One of her recruits in the first year that women were given athletic scholarships was a freshman from Marian High School in Omaha, Peggy Mahoney. Another recruit the coach com- mended is Deb Sharar, a pitcher from Iowa Falls, Iowa. Pitching is the name of the game, said Higgins, who credited Sharar with having an excellent high school record. Higgins also had pre-season praise for two other Iowa recruits, Cheryl Love from Council Bluffs and Jill Cristy from Creston. 238 — athletics Ladyjays Marge Reuter, Anne Tim- merman and Dee Clark practice their pitching and throwing techniques, above. Ladyjays Cherie Love and Ann Schatz, left, practice their catching and batting techniques while Sue Maher, below, also practices her catching. athletics — 239 The Town Clowns ' Kerry Zuegner, above, picks out his pitch and sets to swing at the ball. Tom D ' Augusta, above right, reaches first base a step late as TNC ' s Joe Haley holds the ball. Action in a freshmen league game, below. 240 — athletics iiau- t -:_ RDs take Softball crown during controversial year In an intramural softball season marred by controversy over league organization, the RD ' s managed to grab a 6-0 victory over the OFF Mas- ter Batters and capture a victory in the delayed All-University tournament. The champions finished the sea- son undefeated but were surprise tournament winners. The favored Phi Psi I ' s had lost once in the pre- vious three years, but were upset by the RD ' s in the semi-final round. The runner-up OFF team, laden with varsity basketball players, lost once in the regular season, then moved smoothly through the 16 team championship tourney before losing in the final game. Controversy about the intramural program was at fever pitch during the season as umpires often failed to show for games. The tournament was bothered by numerous delays and some professional league teams played only two games. Phi Psi I star Ken Rech was named the Creightonian ' s Most Valuable Player Rech was the pitcher for the Phi Psi ' s for three years but was injured for the semi-final loss to the RDs. Rech, also known for his impres- sive bat, was joined on the student newspaper ' s All-Star team by team- mates Mitch Hunter and Joe Pane. Kevin Kelly of SAE I was the first- baseman, Kevin Kuehl of OFF, sec- ond baseman, and Pat Meyers of Bobo ' s Majik I, catcher. Two-south Swanson garnered the Freshman League championship despite rotating players at different positions and determining batting order by position rather than ability. The frosh champs won its title by defeating Modica ' s Beaver Retrievers 9-5 in the finals after knocking off the Eight Bailers 11-5 in the semi- finals. Two-south Swanson was not so fortunate in the All-University tourney, however, losing its first game to the Bozos 13-2. In the regular freshmen season, Bobo Majik I had the top record, finishing 6-0. Two-south Swanson was 5-1 and no other team was better than 3-3. Phi Psi I won the Fraternity League regular season at 8-0, followed by SAE I at 7-1, Phi Psi II at 7-2, and Delta Chi at 6-3. OFF grabbed the Undergraduate League at 8-1. They were followed by the 6-3 Town Clowns, and Poot- aganers and Holy Trojans at 5-4. OFF ' s Paul Dinkins, above, slides safely into second base as TNC ' s Steve Mueller cannot find the softball. Calvin Utke, below, shows good form as he drops another strike across home plate in fr eshmen action. ' rs As enthusiastic fans watcti from thie Kiewit balcony, rigtit, Sheilia IVIiller bumps fhe ball up, as Anne Timmer- men, Jean Conrad and Rosalie Para- geau prepare to score. Sheilia Miller, below, tips the ball over the net. Lady- jays, below right, are in position wait- ing for the ball. .vv ' r !xemm Ve ' if ' T iV 242 — athletics 1  Volleyball team welcomes first scholarship recipients 3 ' Teammates and coaches show their enthusiasm, top, from left is IVIarilu Bintz, Jane Bloom, Joan Bockenstedt, and Coach Karen Barlow. Blocking a spike, above, are Dee Clark and Sheilia Miller. I was happy with the general at- titude of the team, said volleyball Coach Karen Barlow. H er teann had two scholarship athletes for the first time in its history and she saw potential problems that didn ' t materialize between scholar- ship athletes and non-scholarship athletes. It was a tough situation with just two scholarships on the team. Roslyn Pavageau, a sophomore transfer student from La Palma, Calif., was one of the first women athletes to earn a scholarship to play for the Lady Jays. She came to Creighton as the re- sult of a stab in the dark ad placed in the Los Angeles Times. The ad was placed in the sports section of the Times ' Sunday paper in June. The next morning at 8 a.m., Barlow received a telephone call from a disc jockey in California asking about the ad. We talked for about 20 minutes, said Barlow. He thought it was a re- volution in women ' s sports. Meanwhile the volleyball coach of Fullerton Junior College saw the ad and told one of her players, Pavageau. We had been looking at many schools, but mainly just in the area, said Pavageau. My coach was re- ally for Creighton. It would be a big change and a good experience. Barlow hopes to continue getting scholarship athletes to improve the program in the future. I hope to bring in one or two more players. I ' ve been swamped with applications from all over. She sees a problem in that most of the other Nebraska colleges are also adding scholarships. Asked if her team will compete on a major college schedule in the for- seeable future as the men ' s basket- ball and baseball teams do. Barlow said no. The reason, she said is the limited number of athletic scholar- ships. With all but two of her players returning in 1973, and hopefully more women on scholarships, Bar- low was optimistic. A goal she hopes to attain next season is the first Mis- souri Valley Conference volleyball championship. athletics — 243 Ladyjays gather around coach Karen Barlow, top, during a time out. A Lady- jay, above, blocks a spike from the op- posing team. Dee Clark, right, bumps the ball in the air to the other side. 244 — athletics Team play pleases coach despite 8-15 spiker mark Her team managed to win only eight times while losing 15. Since it played its best ball in the season- ending Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women ' s state volley- ball tournament, however, Lady Jay Coach Karen Barlow was pleased. The Lady Jays won two and lost two in the AIAW tournament and Coach Barlow said, I think we proved a lot to ourselves in the state tournament. She was especially pleased with a come-from-behind victory over Nebraska Wesleyan in the tourney played at the Kiewit Center. It was the first time all season that we were down and came back, she said. We started off the season slow, said Jean Conrad, one of the team ' s two seniors, but we ended great at the state tourney The women opened their season with a loss to the University of Nebraska — Lincoln ' s second team. The loss to UNL II was followed with a loss to Wayne State, the same evening. Creighton faced cross-town rival the University of Nebraska at Omaha twice during the season. The first time UNO took the best end of three close sets, 16-14, 14-16 and 17-15. The two met again just before the AIAW tournament and UNO again took two of three, 15-9, 10-15 and 15-8. In the state tournament the Lady Jays defeated Nebraska Wesleyan and CSM while losing to teams from Kearney State and Wayne State. In mid-October the Lady Jays com- peted in the Drake Invitational in Des Moines, Iowa. After the women won four games and lost six in the pre-tournament round robin, the Lady Jays gained a second-place seed for the invitational. In the first round the ladies de- feated Quincy College 15-5, 15-4. The Lady Jays were eliminated in the second round as it lost to Mount Mary. A Ladyjay bumps the ball over the net, above left, to her opponents. A Ladyjay is at the net, left, preparing to spike the ball across the net. athletics — 245 Jim DeLine and Len Valentino push away from the dock, abo ve. Timing, precision and muscle are needed for a successful crew team. Below, the team practices to perfect its teamwork. Crew team performs well in first 1rue test ' at UNL Sunday night, Nov. 6, Father John Schlegel celebrated a Mass in the Drawing Room of Lower Brandeis for about 150 students, as he usually does on Sunday. On this particular Sunday evening, his homily had an upbeat mood. He talked about success, and he wished everyone in attendance could achieve the feeling of satisfaction that he felt that night. The reason for his joyous attitude was the success his creation, the crew team, had reached in its first meet that afternoon in a regatta hosted by the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. The crew team had been in exist- ence for only 10 months and already it was competing with teams the likes of Oklahoma State, Washburn, Wichita State, Kansas State and UNL. Wichita State won the regatta, followed by Kansas State. Creighton competed in only two of the eight divisions and didn ' t earn a final plac- ing, the club moderator said. Although they didn ' t win, the 18 crew team members, most of whom had not rowed before coming to Creighton, were not disappointed in their performance. Our men did better in competition than they ever did in practice and that is always the true test, how well they perform under pressure, said sophomore Tom Noone, the crew captain. Our objective was not so much to win this one, but rather to be competitive, to show other schools that Creighton was taking crew seriously, said Father Schlegel. If reactions of opponents are an indication, the crew team accom- plished its goal. Father Schlegel said. Schlegel said the coach of Okla- homa State ' s crew team, which Creighton defeated in its first race, said Creighton would be a valued addition to regional rowing. The Washburn coach said, that in his years of rowing in this area he had not seen a rookie team perform so well in its first competition, Father Schlegel said. They were all amazed to learn we worked on a shoestring budget ($575), borrowed equipment and had sporadic practice times, Father Schlegel said. It was our team ' s high morale and sportsmanship that got us off to such a good start. The regatta in Lincoln was the only one of the fall for the oarsmen, but the crew planned spring travels to Lincoln again, the University of Wisconsin, and possibly Wichita State. 246 — athletics The team carries the boat to Carter Lake for practice, below. Len Valen- tino, above, club president, helps with the boat. Cockswain Marcia Fagan and oarsmen Jim DeLine, Jim Yates and Len Valentino return to the dock after practice. athletics — 247 Phi Psi I quarterback, Pat Mulroney, above, escapes from OFF ' s Tom D ' Au- gusta and builds a wall of blockers in front of himself. Mulroney, below right, prepares to fire. Mitch Hunter of Phi Psi I, left, tries to get open for a pass, but Mike Zoell- ner holds him back at this time. Competitive action seen during IM Football games When the Bluejay football program died, the land on which the stadium was located was used to put up a few new buildings — the Business Administration building and the Rigge Science building. After that the cam- pus was almost totally devoid of any place for outdoor recreation. During the past year that situation changed. Creighton Field opened up for the first time just two blocks from the campus and students no longer needed access to a car to be able to play football. Some of the intramural football games were still played at Adams Park, which is far enough into North Omaha to require the use of motorized transportation, but many were right next door at the new field. The IM football program had another thing going for it. After the problems of intramural Softball with officials not showing up, students constantly airing their complaints, and bad weather, IM football survived without any major problems. Arts sophomore John Apke, one of the student-officials in the program, said that IM football had its problems, but Dr Baechle (intramural director) and Gary (Major, graduate assistant) were set in making the football pro- gram run smoothly. I think they realized their objectives. Phil Bishop, who displayed his football talents with the TNC Grass Stains, was happy with the season ' s outcome. It certainly went smoother than Softball, but the weather had a lot to do with that. The Creightonian once again named its top team for the IM football league. Winning the league ' s most valuable player award was John Law- less, quarterback for the Outlaws. Creightonian intramural writer John Bausch described the selection: If you were going to start an intramural football team and could pick one man to run your team, who would you select? I would take Lawless. Other players named to the offen- sive team were John Tomitich of OFF, Jim Beck of the R.D.s, Brian Bauer of Pudley ' s Pride, Duncan Young of the Bozos, and Kirk McCarville of the Outlaws. The defense included Steve Johnson of Rock ' s Raiders, John Carlson of the Outlaws, Bob Grask of the Free Agents, Bob Vote of the Town Clowns, Mark Mackey and Mitch Hunter of the Phi Psis and Kevin Kelly of SAE 1. John Mancuso of OFF, above, skies to catch a pass. The Phi Psis, below, provide blocking as one of their run- ners eludes OFF defense. athletics — 249 ■w r ' i .-r ' Scenes like this, above, are often found in the many IIVI football games throughout the season. However, rarely does a team get together, right, for a picture as these OFF teammates did. While later, belqw, they got back into the seriousness of the game. Phi Psi Is rope Outlaws to earn IM football title Forty-four teams began the intra- mural football season in mid-October anticipating a chance at the All- University title. When the season drew to close Nov. 18 and 19, the two teams still in the running for that honor had been decided. Phi Kappa Psi ' s No. 1 team and the Outlaws met for the champion- ship and Phi Psi ' s won 33-13 to cap- ture the crown. The Outlaws had been the tournament champions two years in a row and were top-rated by the Creightonian before th tournament. The Creightonian had rated th( Phi Psi ' s fifth in the regular season. But the campus newspaper predicted the eventual champions would meet the Outlaws in the tournament finals. The Bozos were rated second in the regular season by both the Creightonian and the intramural director. They were upset early in the tournament by the top Freshman League team, Pudley ' s Pride. 250 - athletics Anxiety, tension and determination can be found on this player ' s face, left, as he struggles to escape from an opponent ' s grasp. While below, another player strives to catch the ball without interference as OFF quarter- back, Ray Redlingshafer, waits to be given the football. athletics — 251 252 — athletics Apke and Silas combine to heip cl ange Jay history Things weren ' t going well for Blue- jay basketball several years before John (Red) McManus was hired as head coach in 1959. After World War II the program had gone down- hill, said Dan Offenburger, assistant athletic director. McManus was hired to bring the program back to respectability. When he took the position in the summer before his first season, the first thing we did was to get back into the top NCAA bracket, McManus said. He called the NCAA and told them Creighton wanted Division I status. The new coach then scheduled some major college opponents. When he came to the Hilltop, McManus said, We were playing some very poor teams. McManus scheduled top teams from the East, the Big Ten and other powers such as UCLA. But what really changed the course of Bluejay basketball history was the way McManus recruited. He went to the San Francisco Bay area and brought Paul Silas back. He then went to Cincinnati and grabbed Tom Apke. Silas graduated in 1964 and left a legacy. In his three-year varsity career he averaged 20.5 points a game, leading the team in scoring every year. But his most amazing statistic was a 21.6 career rebound average. Getting a guy like Silas made it possible to play big teams, Mc- Manus said. The big guy who was still playing professional basketball in the 1977- 78 season, led the Jays to the NCAA tournament twice, in 1962 and again in 1964. The Jays won two games and lost to eventual national cham- pion Cincinnati in the 1962 tourney. Missouri Valley power Wichita State defeated the Jays in the 1964 tournament as the Hilltoppers fin- ished the season at 22-7. Apke was a sophomore on that team and his basketball career on the Hilltop has left an impact long after his graduation. The reason is Apke, who was team captain during his senior year, took over as head coach in 1974. Sutton won 82 games and lost 50 as head coach. His best year came during his final season when the Jays finished 23-7 and were conso- lation champions of the NCAA Mid- west regional tournament. Since moving to Arkansas, Sutton has turned the Razorbacks into a na- tional power He was named national coach of the year in 1977 by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association. Prior to 1977-78, Apke guided his teams to 60 wins and only 21 losses in three seasons. He took his team to the Midwest NCAA regional in 1975 and to the National Invitation Tournament in 1977. But perhaps the accomplishment that will be most remembered was the return to the Missouri Valley Con- ference during the university ' s cen- tennial year. athletics — 253 -iiA X Vl Arts senior Tim McConnell, right, is introduced as the Jay lineup appears on the court for the first time in the season. -X-c -- Business freshman Kevin McKenna shows his stuff - the first of the season for the Hilltoppers. NCAA summer cage rule grounds four Jays early For four Bluejay basketballers the biggest early season problem came not on the court but from the National Collegiate Athletic Association. Vet- eran starter John C. Johnson and three top reserves from the 1977 team, Dave Wesely, Kevin Kuehl and Jerry Newell were ruled ineligible for early games by college basketball ' s governing body. The four played basketball in a summer basketball tournament at Creighton Prep, violating NCAA regu- lations. Johnson and Kuehl were penalized four games, Newell three, and Wesely one. The NCAA ruling forced the Jays into making early use of what Coach Apke called his finest recruiting class. All five freshmen saw action in the season opener and two, Kevin McKenna and Dennis Rasmussen started. McKenna, 6-7 guard, was the most valuable player in the Illinois state all-star game and was considered the Jays ' prize recruit. His 14-point opening game effort against Carroll College of Helena, Mont., seemed to support pre- season talk. McKenna missed his first shot, but then stole the ball at mid-court and drove the right side for a jumper that gave the Jays their first points of the season. Shortly thereafter he picked up his second steal of the game and drove the length of the court for a slam dunk — also the season ' s first. He ended the game hitting seven of 13 shots while playing a little over half the game. Rasmussen was recruited from the same high school as Randy Eccker and was considered a blue-chip prospect by some magazines. He hit ifour of eight shots from the forward position and grabbed five rebounds. The Jays were led in the 95-66 win by Rick Apke ' s 26 points. Tim McConnell scored 14 and Eccker added 10. Freshman guard Paul Trieschman also saw a lot of action as the top substitute. He contributed six points. Omaha freshmen Jim Honz and Dan Clausen also saw their first col- legiate action in the late minutes of the opener. ■ffi ssm 254 — athletics Arts freshman Dennis Rasmussen, above left, fires two of his eight points in his first collegiate game. Arts senior. Rick Apke, above, soars high over Carroll College opponents to shoot. Left, Rejection! Tim McConnell, left, has shot repulsed by Saints ' player. athletics — 255 Jay defenders, left, protect against University of Nebrasl a - Omatia of- fense in intracity battle. Ballhandler Randy Eccker, Arts senior, below left, drives against Loyola. Jam! Rick Apke ignites second half rally against Loyola with a fast-break stuff after an Eccker pass. 256 — athletics Two large home crowds help Jays with early wins .• f ! The Jays stayed home for the sec- i ond and third games of the year — and took advantage of two large crowds and the familiar court to win them both — a 70-58 decision over University of Nebraska at Omaha, and a 63-55 decision over Loyola of I Chicago. The UNO game missed some key performers from the previous sea- |son. John C. Johnson scored 35 points against the crosstown rivals as I a sophomore, but he watched from I the bench as a junior because he !was still ineligible for participating I in a tournament not sanctioned by I the NCAA. UNO had graduated its top player — Dennis Forrest. But one player was supposed to be back. Bluejay junior Dave Wesely I was scheduled to start for the first time this season. The powerful 6-7 Creighton Prep product was just get- ting off of his one-game NCAA sus- pension and was looking forward to being back in the lineup. When the game started, however, Wesely wasn ' t even suited. His fever came not from the excitement of the game but from the flu — 103 degrees worth. His fever went down as the game progressed and he joined his team- mates on the bench early in the sec- ond half. The Jays couldn ' t seem to pull very far ahead of the pesky Mav- ericks, however, and Coach Apke made the decision to put in the Vet- eran for some spark. He provided it. A standing ovation greeted Wesely as he took off his warmup jacket and came into the game. His spark was the key as he picked off several re- bounds, twisted around defenders for several buckets and pinpointed more than his share of assists to give the Jays a big boost before he was given a rest. I went home and slept and slept the whole next day, Wesely said. Apke led all scorers with 20 points. Wes finally got his first start against Loyola, and he responded with 18 points in the Jays come- from-behind victory. Apke led all scorers for the third time with 19 points. The Jays looked sharp in grabbing an early lead against the Ramblers, but fell behind 33-28 at the half. The game showed we can come from behind and that the team played with poise, Coach Apke said. These are characteristics of a good team. c ,«v - ' l - ' ' 1: - ' Arts junior Dave Wesely, in his first start of tfie season, beats Loyola defenders for two. Bluejay bench, left, rejoices after whipping Loyola. ' ■ Lt r ' ; . i ' isk athletics — 257 Husker smiles tell story; Bluejays fold In renewal With two minutes remaining in the first meeting in 45 years between the state ' s only two major college bas- ketball schools, Nebraska guard Brian Banks broke into a big smile as he brought the ball down court. His Huskers were leading 58-51 and in control, and he realized that the pre- stige that would come with the win would belong to the Big Eight team. The game drew a statewide televi- sion audience as well as 14,262 fans at the Lincoln Sports Center. They saw the Huskers use their controlled offensive attack to the advantage of the errant Jays. The tough Nebraska defense forced the Hilltoppers into 21 turnov- ers and limited the Jays to just seven assists for the game. Bluejay star Rick Apke could hit only six of 15 shots while covered by Husker senior Terry Novak. Apke finished only 14 points. Novak, who had the best game of his college career with 16 points, said after the game he was upset because Creighton did not recruit him out of high school. The normally low-scoring forward was booed by the home crowd when he was intro- duced at the start of the game, but those jeers became cheers as the game progressed and his presence made the difference in the game. Tim McConnell led the Jays in scoring with 16 points. The senior forward got the favored Omahans off to an early lead, driving around the Big Red ' s Carl McPipe for some early baskets and causing the highly-touted Husker post man to get into foul trouble. But turnovers proved to be fatal and slick Husker guard Banks ' 20 points were enough to ice the Jays first loss in the battle of early-season unbeatens. Two Bluejays once again were forced to watch in street clothes as their NCAA suspensions kept them out of the action. John C. Johnson and Kevin Kuehl had to sit out for the last time. The game was the culmination of many attempts by Creighton coaches to renew the series. Over the past years Nebraska athletic directors had given several reasons for not wanting to play Creighton, Bluejay officials and former officials said. In the spring of 1960, Bluejay coach Red McManus and Duce Bel- ford, Creighton coach from 1945-52, went to Lincoln to talk about renew- ing the series. McManus said UNL Athletic Director Bill Orwig and Coach Jerry Bush were not in- terested. Several years later, McManus said, Nebraska Athletic Director Tippy Dye said at a luncheon in Omaha it would hurt Nebraska ' s prestige if it lost to Creighton. I thought he had his priorities mixed up as to who had the prestige in Nebraska basketball, McManus said. Eddie Sutton continued to work for a series renewal, according to Coach Tom Apke. While I ' ve gotten credit for putting the game together, Apke said, all of the pieces in the puzzle were there when I took over. I just had to put the final pieces in. The two teams will meet in Oma- ha ' s Civic Auditorium during the 1978-79 season. Coach Tom Apke, below left, ex- presses the need to be careful to his Bluejays who had problems holding onto the ball against the intrastate ri- vals. Brother Rick, below, shows the Cornhusker guard. Bob ll loore, how to stuff the ball. X_ ' At left, Bluejay Tim McConnell gets a taste of the Lincoln Sports Center floor in fhe hard-fought game. Below left, Randy Eccker fires from the outside while NU ' s Mike Naderer attempts to defense. Tim McConnell outjumps Husker Terry Novak to start the series renewal. athletics — 259 • • John C. Johnson returns as Bluejays take to road John C. Johnson, above, returned to the Bluejay lineup with an 18 point per- formance at Montana. Here, Johnson oofrs for the open man. Dave Wesely, above right, maneuvers for two from in close. John C. Johnson ' s return to the starting lineup was the highlight as the Jays took to the road to take on Montana. Johnson looked like he was almost in midseason form as the Jays took a 71-67 win. The road trip continued with a stop at Southwest Louisiana Dec. 20. The Jays ran into a tough team however, as the Rajin ' Cajuns, sparked by Andrew Toney ' s 34 points, took a 94-87 decision. The Jays entered Christmas break with a 5-2 mark and were antici- pating their first Valley contest in over 30 years. That game came Dec. 27 when the team traveled to Wichita State to take on the Shockers in Henry Levitt Arena before 9,127 fans. The Jays trailed throughout much of the game and were behind by as much as seven points with just three minutes left in the game. They staged a dramatic comeback that put them on top 71-70 with seconds left in the game. With 13 seconds left, the Jays forced a turnover and had the ball out of bounds. They couldn ' t get the ball upcourt against a tight Shocker press, how- ever, and the Shockers ' Bob Trogele came away with the ball after a pile- up near midcourt. His shot from the top of the key bounced off the rim as the gun sounded and the Jays took the decision 71-70. The Jays got their first chance in more than a month to play before the home crowd and took advantage of the situation as they trounced Tulsa 78-58 Jan. 7. 260 — athletics - : j : f ' -w I m P , V :!f . !• .. J - Cold shooting plagues Jays against N.M. State Rick Apke usually hits on more than 50 percent of his field goal attempts. At Las Cruces, N.M., Jan. 12, Apke hit only one of 11 field goal attempts. The Bluejays, as a team, usually hit on about half of their shots. Against New Mexico State, the Jays only shot 29.7 percent from the field. The weak offensive showing, 56 points, spelled doom for Creighton as the Aggies took a 22 point deci- sion, 78-56. Albert Slab Jones led the Aggies with 18 points as the Jays dropped their first Valley game of the season. Tim McConnell led Creighton with 17 points and John C. Johnson had 15. It looked as if the Bluejays might drop their second consecutive game two nights later as they trailed throughout most of the game against West Texas State. Creighton pushed the Buffaloes to overtime, however, and finally came away with a 64-60 win. Creighton improved its shooting percentage to 46 percent as John- son hit 11 of 14 shots on his way to a game high 24 points. He also pulled down six rebounds to key the come-from-behind win. Bluejay bench shows approval, above, as Jays pull away from Drake. The coaching matchup might have been the most interesting part of a 94-63 Creighton victory over Cleve- land State Jan. 17. Cleveland State was coached by Ray Dieringer, Tom Apke ' s head coach during his high school career at Cincinnati ' s Elder High School. The Jays featured a balanced scoring attack as they took a 42-31 lead at the half. Apke led the way with 14 points and nine rebounds as they stretched the lead to 31 by the end of the game. Dave Wesely also had nine rebounds and 13 points as all but one of the Jays scored. Reserve Dan Clausen had seven rebounds although he pl ayed for only five minutes. Creighton picked up Valley vic- tory number four against Drake Jan. 19 with an 87-77 victory in the Auditorium. Drake led much of the first half and led 37-34 after 20 minutes of play. Apke led the second half charge as he didn ' t miss a shot in the last 20 minutes. He hit 10 of 14 for the game and finished with 26 points and eight rebounds. Wesely hit seven of 10 shots for 18 points and he had eight rebounds. At right, Kreklow can only watch as Apke does his thing. athletics — 263 w . s v -5 - •►  f left, senior Kevin Kuehl, a Creigtiton Prep product, goes for two against SIU. Dave Wesely, noted as the Bluejay ' s toughest player, muscles a bucket against Salukis, above. At right, the rubber-hand man, Wayne Abrams of SIU, passes by John C. 264 — athletics Jays drop 2 straight, then play their best bail ,j i 7 Despite being the co-champions of the IVIissouri Valley Conference a year earlier and being the defending NCAA tournament representatives from the Valley Southern Illinois was not the league ' s most highly re- garded team when the season started. The reason was they had gradu- ated away two starters who had been their guns for three years, and a third starter from the year before was ineligible. People just didn ' t realize that the Salukis had some talent left over from that super team of the year be- fore — Wayne Abrams and Al Grant. Those two put on a show in Omaha on Jan. 21 that made it obvi- ous that SIU was a team to be con- tended with in the MVC race. When it was over, the Salukis had taken the Jays, 76-69. It was the first home court loss of the season for the Hilltoppers, who led mid-way through the second half but could not hold on for the win. The loss to SIU gave the Jays their second conference loss, which was bad enough. But at the next practice session, senior starter Tim McCon- nell managed to injure his thigh just in time to miss what the Jay fans were thinking would be the most im- portant road trip of the season. The trip started in Peoria, III., where the Jays met Bradley. The week before Bradley star Roger Phegley was supposed to have bro- ken his arm. That diagnosis, how- ever, couldn ' t have been more wrong as the 6-foot-7 guard haunted the Jays with 38 points in the Braves ' 103-99 victory. Both teams hit a high percentage in the Peoria shoot-out. The Braves hit 65 percent; Creighton, 51. Dave Wesely grabbed 17 rebounds against the taller Braves as well as hitting 17 points. Rick Apke fired in 27 and John C. Johnson hit 24 for the Jays in their most productive scoring output of the season up to that point. Having played well but losing two straight games, the Jays were next to meet the league favorite, Indiana State. The Sycamores had won 30 straight in Terre Haute, but were com- ing off their first losses of the season. ISU was tied for the first in the league with New Mexico State with only one league loss. More frighten- ing than their record, however, was the presence of the Sycamores ' 6-foot-9 junior forward, Larry Bird. The year before sophomore Bird had averaged 32 points per game. For the season Bird was again av- eraging over 30 and was considered to be the top player in college bas- ketball by many He hit for 32 that night against the Jays. His teammates could only add 32 more though, and Creighton upset the Trees 72-64. Creighton came home again on Jan. 30 for a grudge match against Slab Jones and his teammates from New Mexico State who led the conference by a full two games. The Bluejays poured it on both of- fensively and defensively. The league leaders who had defeated Creighton by more than 20 points earlier in the season, found themselves down by 25 mid-way through the second half. Coach Tom Apke cleared the bench with eight minutes remaining, and with the final score 84-70, the Jays were playing their best basket- ball of the season. i Wesely, above, defends against Slab Jones of New Mexico State. At left, John C. has a good view of the game. athletics — 265 Sailing Bluejays slowed as ranked opponents win The Jays were sailing with con- secutive league wins over Bradley, Indiana State and New Mexico State before a home-court encounter with one of the Midwest ' s finest teams — the DePaul Blue Demons. DePaul came into the game rated 13th in the nation with a 16-2 record. They brought one of the nation ' s premier players in 6-foot-11 center Dave Corzine and a supporting cast worthy of many accolades. What is more, Creighton ' s John C. Johnson, averaging more than 17 points a game, was injured early in the game after he had scored only two points. But not all was going against the Jays. John C. ' s replacement, senior Kevin Kuehl, played the finest game of his college career, accounting for 18 points. Rick Apke scored 31 in one of his best performances ever at the Hilltop and the Jays held on for three over- time periods before Corzine and Co. could squeeze an 85-82 victory. Junior Dave Wesely also scored 18 points for the Jays in the emotional game. The loss to the Blue Demons didn ' t take too much out of the Bluejay ship ' s sails, though. Creighton stayed home for a Saturday afternoon matchup with the Bradley Braves be- fore 8,000 fans at Civic Auditorium, and the white and blue won 86-74. Once again Kevin Kuehl keyed the Hilltoppers. He played only 17 min- utes after coming off the bench, but he accounted for 16 points. John C. left no doubts about his injury status either. He hit 11 of 15 shots from the floor and ended with 22 points. Rick Apke and Wesely took care of the boards for the Jays, grabbing 11 and nine rebounds respectively. Bradley star Roger Phegley, the nation ' s fourth leading scorer at the time, scored 26 points for the losers. After disposing of Bradley in im- pressive fashion, the Jays went north to face defending national champion Marquette in Milwaukee. The second-ranked Warriors were in no mood to have the high-flying Jays get in the way of their quest for a second national championship. Butch Lee hit 30 points for Mar- quette, who sent Creighton home on the lesser side of an 82-57 score. Rick Apke opened the televised game on a good note, scoring on a 20-foot jumper to give the Bluejays a 2-0 lead. It was all BLT (Butch Lee Time) after that. The Warriors led 34-24 over the cold-shooting Jays at half. John C. Johnson could manage only eight points for Creighton. Apke hit 17, Wesely hit 12 and freshman Kevin McKenna, 10 for the Bluejays. r f Apke and McKenna, above, work to get free for the sliot. Wesely, Apke and Eccker aren ' t enough to stop DePaul giant Dave Corzine, who finished with 31 for the Blue Demons. athletics — 267 268 — athletics 3 wins carry Jays into first in conference A home game with Wichita State, a trip to Drake and an Omaha en- counter with West Texas State all counted in the win column for the Jays. And on Feb. 1 1 , Creighton took over first place in the Missouri Valley Conference with a win over Drake while New Mexico State was losing its fourth game elsewhere. Following the Drake game, the Jays had three losses in the MVC. New Mexico State, Indiana State and Southern Illinois were all hot on the tail of the conference leaders though; each team had four losses. Wichita State brought a talented team to Omaha. The Jays had pulled out a one-point victory in Wichita ear- lier this year. Shocker stars Cheese Johnson and Charlie Brent were in- tent on preventing the MVC new- comers from winning again. Despite Johnson and Brent ' s play, the home team controlled the game from the start. Wichita pulled close in the last two minutes and the final score was 80-76 in favor of Creighton. Against Drake, the conference ' s last place team, the Jays trailed for the first half but surged ahead in the second half to take a 71-63 victory. In the closing minutes of the game, the score of the New Mexico State- Bradley game was announced. It was Bradley 101, the Aggies 85. Creighton was in first place by half a game. The West Texas State game was slow in the first half. Creighton led 25-22 at the half. A good second half by the Jays led the home team to a 72-51 win. West Texas ' two-time All-Missouri Valley player, Maurice Cheeks, was held scoreless. Coach Tom Apke was pleased. Our recent success is related to a lot of factors, Apke said. We ' ve finally gotten a chance to jell. i Above, Wichita ' s Cheese Johnson fires. Below, Dave Wesely rebounds. athletics — 269 Bluejays are champions in first Mo Valley try Sophomore Bill Butrym hooks against ISU. Below, underclassmen are introduced before last regular home game. When the Bluejays opened the 1978 season, they did so with a feel- ing of confidence. They knew they had talent. The seniors had plenty of post-season tournament experience, and they knew they were better than the team that lost its final four games the year before. When several national magazines predicted the Jays would win the Val- ley in their first year back in the con- ference, Coach Tom Apke was hesi- tant. People expect us to be good, Apke said before the season. I think that may be a bit premature. At 2:40 p.m. on Feb. 25, the team from the university on the Hilltop be- came the champion of the well- respected basketball league. And people across the Midwest who had just viewed the Bluejays defeat the Southern Illinois Salukis on NBC knew the Bluejays were for real. Southern Illinois and Creighton entered the contest with identical league records, 11-4, and season records, 17-8. A win meant a bye to the championship game of the MVC post-season tournament to be held on the homecourt of the winner. A loss meant the team would have to win three more games before the tournament finals. The Jays prepared for the regular- season ending encounter with the Salukis by ripping the highly- touted Sycamores from Indiana State 89-57, giving Air Force its first home-court loss 73-64, and falling to Tulsa 85-77. Indiana State star Larry Bird, suf- fering from the after-effects of the flu, could account for only 11 points against the Bluejays, the lowest out- put of his three-year college career. John C. scored 19 for Creighton while Rick Apke added 18. All the Bluejays played, including Tim McConnell who made his first ap- pearance in 10 games after an injury. Rick again played well against the Air Force. The Falcons were tough, but Apke ' s 25 points and 10 re- bounds and Bluejay poise down the stretch keyed the win. Coloradans Randy Eccker and Dennis Rasmus- sen both played well before fans who had come from Denver to watch. The Jays could have clinched at least a tie for the league champion- ship with a win at Tulsa, but it wasn ' t to be as Creighton trailed the entire way. It was probably the first time we showed the pressure of being first in the Missouri Valley, Coach Apke said. c 270 — athletics Rick Apke and Dave Wesely play de- fense against Indiana State Ail- American Larry Bird. Wesely gives Bird trouble, below. Seniors are honored before ISU game, below left. mi G 272 — athletics Jays show poise, cop tourney crown Somewhere along the line the Bluejay basketball team developed something called poise. It wasn ' t there early in the year when the members played Nebraska or mid-way through the year when they lost to Marquette. But the Jays showed poise against Southern Illinois in the regular sea- son championship of the Missouri Valley Conference. Then, one week later in Civic Auditorium, the Jays re- defined the term before a capacity crowd. Indiana State had won three games on its own homecourt to qual- ify to play Creighton in the champ- ionship. Sycamore star Larry Bird had confidently predicted that no team in the country could beat In- diana State three times in one sea- son. For awhile, it looked as though his prediction would come true. The Sycamores led 32-24 at the half and were ahead by 10 points with just over six minutes to go. That is when Jay poise took over. We have a little something extra that other teams don ' t seem to have, said senior guard Kevin Kuehl after the game. That something extra helped the Hilltoppers hold ISU scoreless the final 6:20 of the game. Creighton forced four straight turnovers and tied the score on a Rick Apke jump shot with 4:41 remaining. The Jays then forced the Syca- mores to throw the in-bounds pass over Larry Bird ' s head. With the ball in Creighton ' s possession, poise took full control and the Jays stalled the game away with Apke hitting the winning shot with :02 left, making the score 54-52. John C. Johnson, injured in the second half, led the Jays with 19. Apke hit 13. Bird, missing only one shot, hit 29 for ISU. Bluejays shoot it out, come up short of DePaul 4 ' r 0 J Tim McConnell, above, scores over DePaul s Joe Ponsetto. Below, Randy Eccker, Kevin Kuehl get set. Two teams that shot with a good deal of consistency all season n iet for the most important game of each of their seasons in Wichita on March 12. They did just what they were good at — they shot it out. For the second time in a season, DePaul came out on top in a close game. The score ended 80-78 and it eliminated Creighton from the NCAA tournament. The Bluejays, who had lost in three overtimes to the Blue Demons in Omaha, were excited. They had the support of most of the 10,582 fans who were present. In the first half it looked as if the confident Jays were headed for a second round matchup with Louis- ville in Lawrence. Creighton hit 21 of its 29 first half shots and led by as much as 21 points. At the half it was 48-34 in favor of the Jays. DePaul rebounded in the second half. They only missed six shots and quickly dismissed the Jay lead. Guard Randy Ramsey, who came into the game averaging only 3.3 points, scored 15 to lead the charge. With the Jays down by two with two and a half seconds remaining, Rick Apke grabbed a tip-off at the top of the key and fired, but the shot came up short. Freshman Kevin McKenna caught the ball as it was falling short and slam-dunked it, but the freshman ' s hustle came after the final gun had already sounded. McKenna, playing his best game of the season, led the Bluejays with 18 points on eight of nine shots. Apke and Dave Wesely hit 14 each. Randy Eccker 13, and Kevin Kuehl 10. John C. Johnson hit five points despite sit- ting out most of the game with an in- jury. Tim McConnell rounded out the scoring with four. Gary Garland had 20 and Dave Corzine 19 for DePaul. The loss to fourth-ranked DePaul ended the careers of Apke, Eccker, McConnell and Kuehl at Creighton. Seniors Paul Dinkins and Jerry Newell did not get in the game. The Bluejay record finished at 19-9. Scoreboard Bluejays Opponents 95 Carroll College 66 72 Indiana State 64 70 Nebraska-Omaha 58 84 New Mexico State 70 63 Loyola-Chicago 55 82 DePaul 85 58 Nebraska-Lincoln 65 86 Bradley 74 71 Montana 67 57 Marquette 82 87 SW Louisiana 94 80 Wichita State 76 71 Wichita State 70 71 Drake 63 78 Tulsa 58 72 West Texas State 57 56 New Mexico State 78 89 Indiana State 57 64 West Texas State 60 73 Air Force 64 94 Cleveland State 63 77 Tulsa 85 87 Drake 77 62 Southern Illinois 56 69 Southern Illinois 76 54 Indiana State 52 99 Bradley 103 78 DePaul 80 Above left, John C. Johnson might look like he ' s paying homage to the sky, but actually he ' s hitting a free throw. Rick Apke waits for referee to bring him the ball while brother Tom waits for ref for other reasons, above. athletics — 275 276 — athletics Athletics replace sugar, spice Sugar and spice and everything nice. That ' s what little girls are made of. At least, that ' s how the old saying goes. But there are women within the university who don ' t believe the say- ing is necessarily true. They say that women can be aggressive, strong and competitive in athletics and still be feminine. Women who have found such a niche have made some headway into the athletic department in recent years. After 100 years of Creighton University and nearly as many years of some sort of athletics, some say it is about time for women to take their rightful place. Women, they say, deserve a place in sports. The men had quite a head start in athletics. They organized the first Bluejay basketball team in 1911 and had it officially sponsored by the uni- versity in 1916. The men saw a foot- ball team go through its heyday and then die before there was even much talk about women ' s sports. One who believed in women ' s ath- letics and who was instrumental in creating the first Lady Jay softball team in 1973 was a senior named Mary Higgins, who stayed on with the athletic department after she graduated and now coaches the team she helped create. Higgins had to do a little fighting with the establishment of the sports department to get the team or- ganized before she graduated. Ac- cording to Dan Offenburger, assistant athletic director, Higgins asked for a team and Offenburger said he would set up a committee. But she didn ' t want a committee, she wanted a team. She got a team. That first year the team didn ' t set any records or win any champion- ships, but at least it existed. And, in the few years since the Lady Jays first set foot on the baseball diamond, the women ' s sports pro- gram has grown. Not by leaps and bounds. But, it has grown. For the 1977-78 school year the Lady Jays fielded teams in softball, basketball, volleyball, golf and tennis. But most important to the develop- ment of the women ' s athletic depart- ment was the awarding of the first scholarships for women athletes in the history of the university When Tom Apke, athletic director, announced late in the previous academic year that the university was offering scholarships to women for the first time, he said, Our Lady Jay programs have improved greatly, and now with scholarships we hope to become more competitive. Starting now for next fall is a little late, but it is a start that should lead to a brighter competitive future for Lady Jay teams. Through the summer, scholar- ships were awarded to six freshmen and one junior college transfer. Freshmen Sheila Miller and Peggy Mahoney were given basketball scholarships. Roslyn Pavageau and Mary Beth Eikmeier earned them in volleyball, and Cheryl Love, Jill Cristy and Deb Sharar picked up scholar- ships to play both softball and basketball. Despite these advances, the women still have their problems. While the men draw crowds for bas- ketball games, the women usually have trouble getting anyone to show up for any event, even when they play in the Kiewit Center, the most used building on campus. The coach of the men ' s basket- ball team at Creighton is guaranteed two assistants, said Gaye Kinnett, women ' s basketball coach. The women ' s team has no coaching assistants because we cannot afford to hire any outside help. The men ' s basketball team has earned the nickname The Travelin ' Jays for their road games which they play in many parts of the coun- try. The longest road trip for the women is to Des Moines, la. Still, there seems to be a mood around the university that doesn ' t allow for anything less than the best to last for very long. That mood seems to signal changes in the years to come for women ' s athletics. Maybe, someday sports will mean more to Jay fans than the excellence of Bluejay basketball and the College World Series. Maybe it will mean a proud tradition of women ' s ath- letics also. Until that time comes, women who want to be more than just sugar and spice will have the chance. Lady Jay coaches Mary Higgins, Karen Bar- low and Gaye Kinnett seem intent on that. athletics — 277 Freshman Deb Sharar goes through some preseason layup drills, above. Another freshman, Sheila Miller, right, was one of the big contributors to Lady Jay fortunes. Lady Jays start slowly but warm up In 2nd half It started with a group of solid re- turnees and some well-thought-of re- cruits, as well as some confident talk. It went through a period of disap- pointment and some embarrassing defeats. After that, the Lady Jay sea- son developed into a highly suc- cessful one, including an eight- game winning string and a consola- tion championship in the Nebraska State Tournament. When it was over. Coach Gaye Kinnett was pleased. She also was looking forward to the next year with her three top scorers and rebounders returning. We ' ve got a super nucleus to build on, Kinnett said of her return- ing players. Freshmen Cheri Love and Sheila Miller, two of the first women to win athletic scholarships to the Hilltop, were the team ' s top two scorers. Junior Ann Schatz, who was all- tournament at the state meeting, also returns for the 1978-79 season. Kinnett said, We ' ve got some good leads on what I consider good ballplayers as far as recruiting goes. 278 — athletics Senior Julie Anderson worl(s out, left. Coach Kinnett called Julie the team ' s most improved player. Above, the forerunners of Lady Jay basket- ball. Below, early practices stress fundamentals. Above, Lady Jays react to tip begin- ning Civic Auditorium game vifith Dana. Deb Sharar, above, moves on of- fense. Senior Jane LeClair, rigtit, leads fast breal(. Tough early slate leaves Lady Jays with one win We started out with a very tough schedule, Coach Gaye Kinnett said after she had just completed an up and down, or down and up season. The tough early-season games proved to be too much too soon as the Lady Jays found themselves with a 1-5 record at Christmas break. The University of Nebraska- Omaha gave Creighton a rocky be- ginning by ripping the Lady Jays 56-29 in the season-opener. A trip to a tournament at Drake brought no relief, with losses to both Drake and Minnesota by wide mar- gins. Kinnett wasn ' t upset with her team ' s performance at Des Moines, however. We played fairly well going against larger schools with bet- ter teams, she said. A 51-44 win over Briar Cliff finally placed the women in the win column. But losses to Midland and College of St. Mary sent Creighton home at semester break disappointed, hold- ing only one victory. Kinnett said the team ' s record was bad when you look at the numbers, but not that bad when you look at the teams we played. Despite her team ' s poor early- season record, Kinnett said the players never gave up. Most of the kids knew they were a better team than what their record showed. Kinnett credited junior Ann Schatz with providing the leadership that held the team together during the rough period. The slow start had something to do with the fact that the freshmen were still learning to play the college game, she said. Although at Christ- mas break freshmen Cheri Love and Sheila Miller were averaging 11.6 and six points respectively, Kinnett said they had not yet played as they proved they could later in the season. The coach said part of the reason Love and Miller weren ' t doing as well at the start was the pressure of being on scholarship when the older athletes weren ' t. Later in the season, that didn ' t seem to be as much of a problem. Schatz said, The seniors did a good job in leadership, but the freshmen carried us. Deb Sharar, above, drives. Lady Jays put pressure on Dana player, below. Senior Jean Kenkel, above, looks for someone to pass to. Above right, Sheila Miller fights for two against Peru State. At right. Lady Jays control offense in Kievifit Center game. 282 — athletics Lady Jays ' pull together ' for 8-ganne win streak The Lady Jays returned from Christmas break two weeks earlier than the rest of the students. And with the new year, the women from the Hilltop put together a new type of basketball team. In the first game after break the Lady Jays lost by only two points to a good team from Peru State, despite the absence of team leader Ann Schatz because of an injury The Peru game was our best game to that point, Coach Gaye Kinnett said. After that game, things started turning around. The Lady Jays picked up win number two in a matchup with Con- cordia College, 52-51. Kinnett credited the win to an in- creased awareness of the need to play offense. We concentrated on offense after Christmas, Kinnett said. We had a good defense all along. This game we began to score a little bit. The Lady Jays saw their final loss of the regular season in game with the College of St. Mary at Civic Au- ditorium. Creighton trailed by as much as 16, but according to Kinnett, played super well, in the second half to end up losing by three. The St. Mary game was kind of our turning point, Kinnett said. The final eight regular season games were all recorded as wins for the Lady Jays. The winning string included vic- tories over Peru and Concordia, teams that had defeated Creighton earlier. The Lady Jays also won over South Dakota just a week before S.D. beat the University of Ne- braska-Omaha. Freshman Cheri Love, one of the leaders all season with a 13 point scoring average, said the team was very apprehensive at semester break because of the way things were going. She said she was re- ally proud of the way everyone pulled together. Kinnett said part of the reason for the second half turnaround had to do with the emergence of the freshmen. Some of the people who had sort of a slow start really came through, she said. Freshman Sheila Miller began reaching her scoring poten- tial, she said. Senior Jean Conrad, a starter who provided stability in the lineup, said it just took six games to get used to everybody Above, Jean Kenkel Is puzzled with game ' s activity. Junior Ann Schatz, be- low, waits to enter the game. athletics — 283 Coach Gaye Kinnett, above, studies the score sheet, ponders her next move. Be ow, Deb Sharar is ready for the game. Lady Jays find themselves a step behind on fast break, below right. Tired Lady Jays capture state consolation title Riding the waves generated by eight straight wins, the Lady Jays had Sonne confidence going into the Nebraska State Tournament at Chadron. The team ' s top scorer, Cheri Love, suffered a broken foot the week be- fore the tournament, however, and the chances of success started to dwindle. Coach Gaye Kinnett said about half the team was sick for the first tournament game, but everybody played. Kearney State took advantage of the tired Lady Jays to come from be- hind in the final two minutes to edge Creighton, 63-57. Creighton came back to defeat Nebraska Wesleyan, 54-51, and the College of St. Mary, 63-57, in the consolation championship. Kinnett said the team was espe- cially pleased with the win over St. Mary since C.S.M. had defeated the Lady Jays twice earlier. Ann Schatz was named to the all- tournament team following 18-point performances against Wesleyan and C.S.M. The tournament brought the careers of seniors Jean Kenkel, Jean Conrad, Julie Anderson and Jane LeClair to an end. At right, Sheila Miller lets ball go out of bounds. Miller, Jill Cristy, Marjie Ducey and Jane LeClair, below defend the bucket. athletics — 285 Above right, women ' s game gets tough inside. Shelia Miiler, above, concentrates on the free throw. At right, Cheri Love, the i dy Jays ' top scorer, gets two more. -m 286 — athletics Lady Jays Opponent 29 Nebraska - Omaha 56 33 Drake 73 53 Minnesota 70 51 Briar Cliff 44 45 l lidland 59 41 St Mary 66 43 Peru 44 52 Concordia 51 43 St. Mary 46 72 Iowa Western 21 board Lady Jays Opponent 61 Neb. Wesley an 41 59 Dana 35 48 Concordia 34 53 Hastings 51 50 Peru State 38 75 South Dakota 67 49 Neb. Wesleyan 43 36 Kearney 38 54 Neb. Wesleyan 51 63 St. Mary 57 Sheila Miller and St. Mary opponent tangle, left. Bonnie Caskey, above, fires from the outside. athletics — 287 Above, it ' s an easy two points in an Early-Bird preseason basl(etball game. Above right, Ed Washington hits the boards. Athletic department player drives in Early-Bird tourney. 288 — athletics 94 teams shoot hoops; some go for the glory Some of the 94 teams that played intramural basketball were in it solely to win intramural championship shirts. Some were in it to be competi- tive and have a good time. A few are just in it. When it came down to it, several teams distinguished themselves as those with the most basketball talent. The large number of teams was partially due to the fact that so many students lived on campus, intramural director Gary Major suggested. Major said there has been a consistent increase in the number of teams every year. It ' s not easy to schedule 94 teams into a two-month long season and make sure each team plays about 12 games. The schedule was packed, Major said. The intramural director divided the program into four separate pro- fessional divisions, two under- graduate divisions, a 17-team frater- nity league and a freshman league. The winners and runners-up from each division met after the regular season was over to determine the all-university champion. Despite the success of the basket- ball season, Major said there would be some changes in next year ' s program. He said that there are many teams that really want to be competitive and many that don ' t really care if they win or lose. He said he considered lining up the leagues so that the competi- tive teams would play against each other in the regular season and the other teams would be able to play in less-competitive leagues. Above, former Bluejay star Charles Butler claims rebound. Below, OFF basketballers keep control of ball. athletics — 289 Above, ROTC Super Troopers can ' t stop opponents from scoring. Below, Super Trooper handles the ball. Right, rebounds become physical tests. 290 — athletics Jesters let people know who controls pro league The Court Jesters weren ' t even ranked at the beginning of the sea- son. But after several weeks the Jesters began letting people know they were around. Before long they had knocked off the top-rated Spanky ' s Saloon and had taken over the top spot. The Jesters moved through the regular season in the White division of the professional league unde- feated, then went on to win the pro- fessional league playoffs and into the all-university tourney as the only un- defeated professional team. The Flying Burritos won the Jay division in the professional league. The Zel-Kinicks won the Blue and Bonus Oil won the Gold division. The Burritos finished second in the professional playoffs. Intramural director Gary Major said the Burritos were probably not as good as in past years, but they have been around so long they just play well together. The SAE Is, champions of the fraternity league, had probably the most individual talent, Major said. But they didn ' t always play together. The SAEs were followed by the Pike Ms, Phi Psi Is and Delta Chis in the race for the tourney. The undergraduate league had two undefeated teams in the regular sea- son. Average White Team, after get- ting by On II in overtime, breezed through its division. The TNC Snow Snakes finished 12-0 in their division. Orca ' s Whalers finished unbeaten in the freshman league. Referee keeps tabs on some heavy action under basket In undergraduate league, at left. Above, they keep rough- ing it up. athletics — 291 R.B. ' s win Jay league, best Angels for IM title Ann Timmerman, above, puts up a shot for the Tap Dancing Elks. At right, action gets tough underneath the bas- inet in the women ' s intramural league. It wasn ' t the year of the angel. Charlie lost his number one. And last year ' s wonnen ' s intrannural champions, Jack ' s Angels, couldn ' t manage to win the Jay d ivision title. The Angels lost a game and the title to R.B. ' s Basket Cases, 25-16. Coach Randy Eccker put together a freshman floor team to win the Jay division. The Lady division was balanced as three teams tied for second place. Sullivan ' s Superstars finished strong to take the title. The Tap Dancing Elks, Konrad ' s Comrades and Toni ' s Tigers finished in a second place tie. Eighteen teams fought it out in the two women ' s divisions. The women ' s intramural director Joan Bockenstedt said, The leagues went very well this year. There seemed to be a lot more balance than last year and this caused more pressure. Despite the tightness of the leagues, there weren ' t any real com- plaints. The women really enjoyed basketball this year. m 292 — athletics Above, sometimes the ball is desired at all costs in IM basl(etball. At left, it ' s an outside shot. Below, Erin Sullivan controls the ball. athletics — 293 mM ' . ' . ■■ ' ■ i k .J,, L — • E ' fc V4.V . ■■ ■ 1 ■■ h C N r 1 a ■ 294 — athletics Wd § $ 00ki P J • V -f- - Sf P ?■■; 1 L K ' I - ! . d ' something about athletics athletics — 295 Members of the martial arts team practice mid-section punches, above. Right, Coach Suk-Ki-Shin spars with Chris Mar. Below, Tony Tseng takes it on the chin. 296 — athletics Martial arts team ranks third in IVIidwest in judo Martial arts erupted into a higliiy successful sport this season after five athletes advanced to the national championship a year earlier. The judo team was ranked third in the Midwest by the NCAA and sent junior Al Fugate and sophomore Mark Pullin to the national champ- ionship in Chicago. Frank Staggers, who attended the nationals a year earlier, rounded out the team that competed mainly against larger schools. In tae kwon do, sophomore Paul O ' Malley won in the 172-182 pound class and junior John Marriot in the 152-162 pound division, enabling both to advance to the national tour- nament at Howard University in Washington, D.C. Freshman Anthony Tseng was Creighton ' s third qualifier for the tae kwon do finals by placing second in the district qualifying round. The fourth member of the traveling party was coach Suk-Ki-Shin, a sixth degree black belt holder in judo and taw kwon do. Shin, owner of a judo school in Omaha, coached both the Martial Arts Club and the judo team. The team practiced two days a week on the putting green in the Kiewit Center. John McCarville goes for Tony Tseng ' s neck, left. Above, Chris Mar, Mike Felix and Bryan Handlos practice one-step sparring. athletics — 297 Swim Club diver Jim Bailey, above, puts on a show at a swim meet in the Kiewit Center. Creighton formerly competed in swimming and diving be- fore Its recent revival. Below is the 1930-1931 team. Swim Club finishes 3rd in league in 3rd year In its third year as a campus or- ganization, the Swim Club finished third in the Midwest Swim League and managed a 7-5 win-loss record overall. Swim Club President Doug Semisch, a junior who also acts as the club ' s coach, said the team had problems finding time to practice because of the busy schedules kept by the swimmers and because of the scheduling of some of the meets. The Creighton team had no meets scheduled before Christmas. That worked to our disadvantage, Semisch said. After the team had spent time getting in shape before Christmas, the swimmers took more than a month off for break. When they returned, the team had a number of meets all at once. There was no time to get in shape, the coach said. Semisch said the team got started when he and a group of former high school swimmer decided that they might like to have a team. He said they talked it over with Dan Offenburger, assistant athletic director, who told them to go ahead with the idea. The team gradually picked up new people along the way while losing only a couple swimmers to retirement. The top point-getter was Tim Giroux, a sophomore. Semisch was second. Jim Giroux, younger brother of Tim was third and sophomore Jim Bailey was fourth. Semisch said it would be fair to say that we had the three best divers in the league, in Bailey, Ken Ber- berich and Matt McComb. 298 — athletics Mike Hanley, above, controls the ball for the Soccer Club. Below, Clay Kelly gets into the action. At right. Bill Fehrenbach fights for ball with opponent. Organization gets credit for Soccer Club success Sophomore Bill Fehrenbach, coach of the Soccer Club, credited more organization on his team as the reason it achieved a 9-3-2 over- all record. Creighton finished 6-1-2 in the Eastern Nebraska Soccer Associa- tion, good enough for second place behind undefeated Olympia. This was the second year we played with basically the same people, Fehrenbach, who was also the top scorer, said. Outside of the league season, the Soccer Club also took on some col- lege competition. Creighton took third place in a tournament at Concordia College with a 1-1 record. The Jay soccer players also de- feated the University of Nebraska — Lincoln, 4-1, in Omaha. The Univer- sity of Nebraska — Omaha beat the Soccer Club twice, however. Fehrenbach said that halfback John Bolles kept the link between the offense and defense. John Dokler was the second leading scorer. Fehrenbach said the eventual goal of the Soccer Club was to become an intercollegiate team. IgUg, .% athletics — 299 Caruso leads golf teams through two link seasons Twice each year, in the fall and the spring, Mike Caruso and his golfers take to the links to see what can be done by a group of golfers who are just out for the enjoyment of it. Unlike nnost universities, Creighton does not offer scholarships in golf. The linksters, both the men ' s and the women ' s teams, play a full schedule in both the first and the second semester. The women ' s team was led by sophomore Theresa Wanek and her senior sister, Liz. In the fall semester the men were led by Mike Fee, Dave Evans, John Anderson, Steve Giroux, Mike Esch, Dave Walker, and Kerry Zuegner. Coach Caruso greeted 23 men and six women when spring practice opened in March. Among the newcomers to the team in the spring semester was Tony Pesavento, a transfer student from the University of Nebraska — Lin- coln. Pesavento, a junior who had been on scholarship at Nebraska, was the Omaha Pub-Links champ. The men ' s team scheduled three tournaments and the Missouri Valley Conference tournament in May. :«fc. John Anderson, above, practices putting. Freshman Mike Esch, right, tees off. Below, Creighton golfers and opponents take some warm-up swings. Men ' s tennis best ever, but women have to build The 1978 edition of the men ' s ten- nis teann was definitely the strongest men ' s team we ' ve ever had, the tennis program coordinator said. But the women ' s team had a build- ing year. Karen Barlow, coach of the wom- en ' s team and coordinator for both the men ' s and women ' s tennis pro- grams, said that the program was in its third year of competition on the in- tercollegiate level. She said that Dan Michel, a trans- fer student from California, was the men ' s leader and that Michelle McCarthy, a sophomore, was the top player on the women ' s team. Both the men ' s and women ' s teams had nine scheduled matches and a season-ending tournament. The men traveled to the Missouri Val- ley Conference Tournament in May in Peoria, III. A win there would qual- ify the team for the national tourna- ment. But, Barlow said, of the nine teams in the conference, only Creighton and Drake don ' t offer scholarships. The Bluejays, she said, have trouble against the scholar- ship athletes. The women entered state tourna- ment competition when their regular season slate was completed. Coach Barlow said the cold weather in early spring forced the women to practice indoors — at 6 in the morning. The time for practice may have scared a few away, she said. The men ' s team held its first dou- ble duel in the Kiewit Center in March and defeated the University of Ne- braska — Omaha, 8-1, and South Dakota, 5-4. John McCabe, a local pro, coached the men ' s squad. Above left, action takes place in the Creighton tennis tournament. Above, the Kiewit Center is the site of tennis action during the winter and early spring. Paul Heckler, below, makes break for net. Below right, Dave England, Jim Gaffney, Marty Wolfe, Tim Carrabine and Coach George Sevick watch the action. Hockey Club returns after slow, 2-8-1 start Creighton ' s Hockey Club got off to a slow start but bounced back to post a 5-11-5 final season record in the Omaha Metropolitan Amateur Hock- ey Association (OMAHA). Creighton, the only college team in the men ' s league, slipped to 2-8-1 fol- lowing holiday breaks due to forfeits. However, the club rallied, dropping only three of its last ten games while salvaging four ties to compliment three wins. Last minute decisions proved to be fatal to the club. OMAHA commissioner Alex Czeranko said, The biggest disap- pointment for the club was that it lost more one-goal games than any other team in the league. I felt sorry for the boys. They played their hearts out and played well, he added. The breaks just didn ' t fall their way. No breaks is right! Once the squad got rolling it was bitten by the flu bug and sickness dimmed the team ' s hopes, said co-captain Mike Betzer. Creighton dropped its two tourna- ment outings due to sickness, but did manage to defeat the Midget All- Stars, 5-1. Betzer, William Brandt, Paul Heck- ler and goalie Bill Volk were all selected to the OMAHA all-star team. Heckler was the team ' s leading scorer with 18 points and assists. Brandt was second in scoring. Mike Oswald and Chris Vaughn wait while official talks with scorer ' s table personnel, above. At left, goalie BUI Volk protects against Omaha Flyer at- tack. Below, Bluejays prepare for face-off against Omaha Flyers. ■, ' mmtZh iiiif.ti ' I i Rugby Club and University of Nebraska-Omaha players, above, wait for the ball during a line-out. Player- coach Chris Biety and sophomore Pat Foley, right, run down a loose ball. In Creighton history it was American football, not rugby, that captured the fancy of the campus. Below the 1938- 39 Bluejays show their form. Ruggers win 8 straight, sport impressive nnarl It took them a game to get un- tracked, losing their season opener to the Des Moines Rugby Club. But after that, the Rugby Club fashioned an unblemished record to finish its fall semester schedule at 8-1. In previous years we weren ' t that hot, said player-coach Chris Biety a Dental freshman, but this season things just jelled. Pleased with his team ' s impressive record, Biety said, We won deci- sively every game. He said that al- though technically there is no official state championship rugby team, the members were Nebraska state champs, in effect. The team competed in the Heart of American Rugby Football Union, but did not attend the union ' s post- season football tournament. Sophomore Pat Foley said the team was one of the stronger teams in the Midwest. The club, which was about half undergraduate and half graduate, developed a lot of experi- enced players, he said. The Rugby Club schedule included matches with the University of Ne- braska-Lincoln, the Lincoln Rugby Club, the University of Nebraska- Omaha and the Omaha Rugby Club, as well as other matches in the Mid- west. The game with the Omaha club was the big one, Biety said. The Bluejays won, 18-10. Biety who has been coaching and playing with the Bluejay ruggers for five years, believes interest in the club is starting to grow. But, he said, like all club sports, it isn ' t phenomenal. He said the club has been around since 1969 or 1970. It used to be quite good, he said. It slumped for a few years and is now on the rise again. Bluejay ruggers bring down a UNO player, above. Rugby, below, is a hard hitting game. athletics — 305 H , f m w . • i V. --(■■■■:■. ■( • ■. - - - . • ' V ■ ' ' .■A ■■ - ' ' . ,■ 1 ■If ■4 i Bl fcpsM . ' ..vv ;..-: .- -7 ; . ' ! ' -v:.i? v,vu. ft% --fe :V.; P i i W { ■■Rr 306- - seniors w i . - seniors — 307 College of Arts and Jane Anderson, B.A. Kathryn Anderson, B.A. Franklin Anyikwa, B.S. Rick Apke, B.S. Brian Barnard, B.S. Alina Louise Bass, B.A. Russell Batenhorst, B.A. Maragaret Baumann, B.S. John Bausch, B.A. Dennis Beedle, B.S. Richard Belatti, Jr., B.S. Thomas Benzoni, B.S.M.T Keith Berg, B.S. Joe Blair, B.A. Rita Bloom, B.A. Kenneth Bodnar, B.A. Mary Boyert, B.A. Jean Boyt, B.A. Carol Brabec, B.A. Daniel Brady, B.S. 308 — seniors Sciences Pam Breitenkamp, B.S. Charles Brooks, B.A. Veronica Brown, B.A. Bruce Burnett, B.S. Linda Burns, B.A. Michael John Butkus, B.A. Arts seniors Mike O ' Bradovich, Tom Reagan and Dick Belatti, below, seri- ously work on a musical selection in the Knothole. ollege of Arts and Sciences College of Arts and Sciences College o1 Francis Buto, B.S. Martin Cahill, B.A. Hugh Cain, B.A. Mark Cantieri, B.A. Gall Carldeo, B.A. Georgeen Carson, B.A. Mary Beth Cassldy, B.A. Kathleen Chapman, B.A. Peter Cheung, B.S. Candace Christopher, B.A. Donna Chun, B.S.M.T. Lorna Chun, B.A. Mary Circo, B.A. Claire Clerou, B.S. John Clifford, B.S. Paula Coffee, B.A. Kevin Heath Collins, B.A. Patrick Corrigan, B.S. Luke Cosgrove, B.A. Terence Cudahy, B.S. Helen Danahey, B.S. Debbie Dang, B.S. Mark Dean, B.A. Scott Dedinsky, B.A. 310 — seniors 1s and Sciences College of Arts and Sciences College of Arts and Sd Sue Diedrich, B.S. Paul Dinkins, B.A. Mark Doherty, B.S. David Doig, B.S. Maureen Dolan, B.S. Harry Easley, Jr., B.A. Marshall Easley, B.A. Randy Becker, B.A. Joseph Edney, B.A. Jeff Edwards, B.S. Sean Ellis, B.S. David P. England, B.S. Mark Essick, B.A. Andrew Eusebio, B.S. James Robert Evans, B.S. Rebecca Feight, B.S. Fred Ferraro, B.A. Ann Firneno, B.S. Pamela Fitchner, B.A. Steven Ford, B.A. Dominic Frecentese, B.S. Brian Gabrial, B.A. Brian Galvin, B.S. Mara Galvin, B.A. seniors — 31 1 ollege of Arts and Sciences College of Arts and Sciences College of Susan Galvin, B.S. John Gamboa, B.S. Becky Gaughan, B.S. Christopher Geha, B.S. Bob Giddings, B.A. Rich Gommermann, B.A. Mark Grant, B.A. Stephen Groden, B.S. Erin Grogan, B.A. Robert Haberman, B.A. Brian Hart, B.A. John Harwood, B.A. Kevin Heckman, B.S. Bobb Henderson, B.A. James Herzog, B.A. Andrea Holden, B.S. Brian Horan, B.A. Cynthia Houdesheldt, B.S. Michelle Howe, B.S. Robert Hughes, B.S. Wood Hull, B.A. Karen Hult, B.A. Richard Hungerford, B.A. Mitchell Hunter, B.A. 312 — seniors ts and Sciences College of Arts and Sciences College of Arts and Sci Peggy Hutchinson, B.S. Todd Igel, B.A. Anita lodence, B.A. Steven Johnson, B.S. Jocelyn Jones, B.A. Paul Joslyn, B.A. Michael Kagan, B.A. Ty Kane, III, B.A. Robert Kase, B.S. Aben Art Kaslow, B.S. James Kawa, B.S. Martin Kelly, B.S. Rod Kestel, B.A. Michael Kiley, B.A. Mark Kimball, B.A. Geoffrey Kopecky, B.S. Arts senior, Mary Anne Magor, below, keeps in step with tlie music as her partner swings her around. o llege of Arts and Sciences College of Arts and Sciences College of Dennis Kozel, B.S. Kathleen Krager, B.A. William Kunkel, B.S. Maureen Lang, B.S. Mary Lannon, B.S. Thomas Laughlin, B.S. Jonathan Lawton, B.S. Lonny Legino, B.S., B.A. David Martin Lofholm, B.A. Doreen Ludemann, B.A. Philip Madrid, B.S. Mark Maertins, B.S. Mary Anne Magor, B.A. Robert Maletta, B.S. Edward Marques, B.S. Spencer Alexander Marrero, B.S. Stephen Marsh, B.A. Michael Martin, B.S. Mary Maxey, B.A. Terri McAlister, B.A. Mike McCabe, B.S. R. Patrick McCarthy, B.S. Robert McClure, B.S. Tim McConnell, B.A. I I 314 — seniors ts and Sciences College of Arts and Sciences College of Arts and So) 1 Ed McKnight, B.A. Juanita Merrigan, B.A. Karen Meyer, B.S. Patrick Meyer, B.A. Thomas Miller, B.A. Kathryn Miner, B.S. Cindy Miserez, B.S. Kathleen Mondrella, B.A. Patrick Monteleone, B.S. Lauri Moore, B.A. Wayne Morgan, B.A. Marjorie Morrison, B.S. George Mortensen, B.S. Kirk Moss, B.A. Ann Mueting, B.S. Michael Murphy, B.S. Laura Muus, B.S. Mark Naasz, B.S. James Nakashima, B.S. Kathleen Naumann, B.A. Richard Nelson, B.A. Thomas Neumann, B.S. Vanessa Nicholson, B.S. seniors — 315 ollege of Arts and Sciences College of Arts and Sciences College 01 Michael O ' Bradovich, B.A. Lisa O ' Byrne, B.A. Maureen O ' Halloran, B.A. Noreen O ' Shea, B.S. Dorothy Ostrowski, B.A. Joseph Pane, B.A. Carol Panek, B.S. Bill Parr, B.S. James Denver Perkins, B.A. Frank PIgnataro, B.S. Bernie Pistillo, B.A. Kenneth Pitz, B.S. Susan Polchert, B.S. Patrick Prendergast, B.S. David Press, B.S. Bob Price, B.S. Stephen Pyle, B.S. Ruth Rackevicius, B.S. Althea Ralnge, B.A . Peter Rauenbuehler, B.S. Kurt Ravenstahl, B.S. Ella Reed, B.S. Patricia Rees, B.A. Debra Ann Regan, B.A. 316 — seniors t s and si Thomas Regan, B.A. Peggy Reinecke, B.F.A. James Reisdorff, B.A. Barbara Rhodes, B.A. Tim Richardson, B.S. Margaret Riehl, B.A. Joseph Rosati, B.S. Joyce Elizabeth Rose, B.A. Geraldine Ross, B.A. Mary Rueve, B.A. Michael Ryan, B.A. James Joseph Rybacki, B.S. John Sand, B.S. Amy Schlesinger, B.A. Lynne Schopper, B.S. Carol Ann Schroeder, B.S. seniors — 317 ollege of Arts and Sciences College of Arts and Sciences College oi Kurt Schropp, B.S. Phill SeidI, B.A. Michael Shields, B.S. Bernadette Smid, B.A. Marina May Smith, B.A. Michael Smollen, B.A. Teri Shaughnessy Snell, B.A. Richard Speight, Jr., B.A. John Spillane, B.A. Diane Stark, B.A. Keith Steiger, B.S. Daniel Sucha, B.S. Kevin Sullivan, B.A. Greg Swanson, B.A. Thomas Sweeney, B.A. Phillip Talboy, B.A. David Tascarella, B.S. Alberta Taylor, B.A. Timothy Thomas, B.A. Jerome Thomsen, B.A. Gordon Ting, B.S. Nick Turkal, B.S. Maryrose Turner, B.S. Michael Unser, B.S. 318 — seniors rts and Sciences College of Arts and Sciences College of Arts and Sc Lorj Ursano, B.S. Robert Varone, B.S. Paul Verdi, B.A. Peter Verdi, B.A. E. Mark Wade, B.S. David Walker, B.A. Patrick Walsh, B.A. Elizabeth Wanek, B.S. Jeffrey Wanha, B.S. Danelle Weinhold, B.S. Kathleen Weires, B.A. Debbie Wessel, B.A. Ann White, B.A. Jeffrey Wilfahrt, B.S. Richard Williams, B.A. Roger Hung Wong, B.S. David Wood, B.A. Jacquelyn Woods, B.A. Marge Wurgel, B.S. Kenneth Yao, B.S. Paul Zaccone, B.S. Les Zielinski, B.A. Irene Zweber, B.A. seniors — 319 College of Business CamJIo Alba, B.S.B.A. John Amick, B.S.B.A. John Anderson, B.S.B.A. Sean Anderson, B.S.B.A. William Ashburn, B.S.B.A. Jerry Barkmeier, B.S.B.A. Edward Beitenman, B.S.B.A. Teresa Bongers, B.S.B.A. John Boyer, B.S.B.A. Michael Brzica, B.S.B.A. William Collins, B.S.B.A. Patrick Costello, B.S.B.A. Naomi Crawford, B.S.B.A. Tim Cunningham, B.S.B.A. Patrick Curry, B.S.B.A. Joe Dondanville, B.S.B.A. Raymond Dozier, B.S.B.A. John Foley, B.S.B.A. Sue Forret, B.S.B.A. Jim Frost, B.S.B.A. 320 — seniors Administration Nick Gassman, B.S.B.A. Ted Grennan, B.S.B.A. Jan Greteman, B.S.B.A. Gary Healy, B.S.B.A. Various members of the Beta Alpha Psi Accounitng honorary society below listen intently as the guest lec- tuer speaks. seniors — 321 College of Business Administration College of Business Administration (i Joan Heeney, B.S.B.A. Jackie Hempy, B.S.B.A. Thomas Herr, B.S.B.A. Steve Ho, B.S.B.A. Bryan Humphrey, B.S.B.A. John Kampfe, B.S.B.A. Stanley Kathol, B.S.B.A. John Kennedy, B.S.B.A. Brian Kimura, B.S.B.A. Daniel Klingenberger, B.S.B.A. Raymond Kridle, B.S.B.A. Kevin Kuehl, B.S.B.A. Michael Le Clair, B.S.B.A. Gerald Lenczowski, B.S.B.A. J. Barrett Long, B.S.B.A. Todd Malouf, B.S.B.A. Michaela Marcil, B.S.B.A. Francine Marold, B.S.B.A. Bill McCabe, B.S.B.A. Brian McCullough, B.S.B.A. Jane McGowan, B.S.B.A. Mark McKinzie, B.S.B.A. Robert Michelle, B.S.B.A. Cara Miller, B.S.B.A. 322 — seniors liege of Business Administration College of Business Administration Col mmk Jeffrey Modica, B.S.B.A. Craig Mueller, B.S.B.A. Sean Mullen, B.S.B.A. Mitch Murphy, B.S.B.A. Kevin Nemetz, B.S.B.A. William Newel l, B.S.B.A. J. J. Nichting, B.S.B.A. Nick Niemann, B.S.B.A. Janet Nye, B.S.B.A. Christine Ortiz, B.S.B.A. Thomas Ossowski, B.S.B.A. William Palais, B.S.B.A. seniors — 323 s )llege of Business Administration College of Business Administration C Nick Patrinos, B.S.B.A. Paul Penning, B.S.B.A. Deborah Peter, B.S.B.A. Steve Porter, B.S.B.A. Irene Pratkelis, B.S.B.A. William Prendergast, B.S.B.A. John Rauth, B.S.B.A. Ray Redlingshafer, B.S.B.A. Kelly Reiman, B.S.B.A. Theresa Rice, B.S.B.A. Michael Robinson, B.S.B.A. Jane Roubal, B.S.B.A. Dina Roundy, B.S.B.A. Eddie Ryan, B.S.B.A. Bill Sauter, B.S.B.A. Bernard Schroer, B.S.B.A. EIroy Schroer, B.S.B.A. Thomas Shanahan, B.S.B.A. Thomas Shea, B.S.B.A. Kenneth Sibilia, B.S.B.A. Dave Slattery, B.S.B.A. Larry Smith, B.S.B.A. Bill Snell, B.S.B.A. Mike Stamper, B.S.B.A. 324 — seniors jege cf Business Administration Coliege of Business Administrat Ken Stastny, B.S.B.A. Tara Stonehouse, B.S.B.A. Barbara Strang, B.S.B.A. Timothy Suiter, B.S.B.A. Christine Tolson, B.S.B.A. William Towe, B.S.B.A. Dale Uher, B.S.B.A. Thomas Weir, B.S.B.A. Gary Wells, B.S.B.A. John Wenzl, B.S.B.A. Timothy Whalen, B.S.B.A. Richard Wilwerding, B.S.B.A. Michael Zoellner, B.S.B.A. Kerry Zuegner, B.S.B.A. Business seniors and Beta Alpha Psi officers, below, left to right, Ted Gren- nan, Michaela Marcil, Rosemary Hall, Nick Niemann and group advisor, Dr. Jean Carrica. School of Dentistry Mary Barelman, D.D.S. Robert Barelman, D.D.S. Stephen Becker, D.D.S. Steven Belknap, D.D.S. Ross Belllnghiere, D.D.S. Kenneth Bills, D.D.S. Gregory Blome, D.D.S. Gary Brewer, D.D.S. Douglas Brisson, D.D.S. Larry Bybee, D.D.S. William Cahill, D.D.S. Joseph Camacho, D.D.S. King-Wan Chiu, D.D.S. Alexander Damascus, D.D.S. Walter Dukes, D.D.S. Phillip Dunn, D.D.S. Thomas Ellison, D.D.S. Vincent Eusterman, D.D.S. Charles Fankhauser, D.D.S. Catherine Flaitz, D.D.S. 326 — seniors James Flerchinger, D.D.S. Larry Foianini, D.D.S. Alan Foster, D.D.S. Steven Giannetto, D.D.S. Wayne Grabow, D.D.S. Clarence Hammond, D.D.S. Stephen Hess, D.D.S. Thomas Huerter, D.D.S. Dentistry seniors are capitvated with their professor ' s lecture, below, in this 1945 picture. chool of Dentistry School of Dentistry Sclnool of Dentistry Sclnool of Dei George Johnston, D.D.S. Vincent Jones, D.D.S. Terrence Jones, D.D.S. James Jostes, D.D.S. Thomas Keleher, D.D.S. Nan Kelsey, D.D.S. Russell Keplinger, D.D.S. Mark Klein, D.D.S. Kelly Kofford, D.D.S. Jose Llorens, D.D.S. Alfred Longo, D.D.S. William McDonald, D.D.S. Peter McKernan, D.D.S. Blllie Means, D.D.S. Michael Montminy, D.D.S. William Moore, D.D.S. Patrick Moriarty, D.D.S. William Naughton, D.D.S. Marvin Nelson, D.D.S. James Nichols, D.D.S. Frank Odorlsio, D.D.S. Dennis O ' Meara, D.D.S. Leonard Pettiti, D.D.S. James Pietro, D.D.S. 328 — seniors fry School of Dentistry School of Dentistry School of Dentistry S Larry Pribyl, D.D.S. Howard Rhoads, D.D.S. Richard Ronk, D.D.S. Anthony Rubino, D.D.S. Raymond Rucker, D.D.S. Mark Schueike, D.D.S. Kevin Sterling, D.D.S. Joseph Steven, D.D.S. Chris Stevenson, D.D.S. Mark Stone, D.D.S. Donna Thompson, D.D.S. William Thompson, D.D.S. Steven Traub, D.D.S. Mark Troilo, D.D.S. Chirstos Tsiastis, D.D.S. Richard Turner, D.D.S. Scott Wiggins, D.D.S. seniors — 329 School of Law .y Richard Anderl, J.D. Alan Carlson, J.D. Karen Coffey, J.D. Mark Cornish, J.D. Virginia Curry, J.D. Michael Drahota, J.D. Kevin Duffy, J.D. Dan Dugan, J.D. Julie Fillenwarth, J.D. Lans Flickinger, J.D. Steven Floersch, J.D. Carol Fritzsche, J.D. Richard Gauma, J.D. Robert Glaser, J.D. Thomas Grennan, J.D. Thomas Jenkins, J.D. Sara Kersenbrock, J.D. William Lane, J.D. William Lindsay, J.D. Thomas Litjen, J.D. 330 — seniors • , . ' .• ' .• ' .1 m ■• ' . •.;• •• . Phillip Malouff, J.D. Elaine Martin, J.D. David Neesen, J.D. Susan Nellor, J.D. Richard O ' Malley, J.D. Carolyn Rothery, J.D. Ronnie Beth Rump, J.D. Albert Schmeiser, J.D. John Scieszinski, J.D. Dennis Smithson, J.D. James Smittkamp, J.D. Frank Talboy, J.D. Fred Triem, J.D. William Welsbecker, J.D. Norman Wright, J.D. Duncan Young, J.D. seniors — 331 L School of Medicine Mark Astiz, M.D. Bruce Ball, M.D. W. Kent Barr, M.D. Thomas Bergfleld, MD. Joseph Bingham, M.D. Daniel Blum, M.D. Warren Bowland, M.D. Steven Carlson, M.D. Thomas Carter, M.D. J. Michael Caruthers, M.D. Richard Chengson, M.D. Randall Christenson, M.D. Richard CimpI, M.D. Joseph Cirone, M.D. Corey Colla, M.D. Curtis Cornelius, M.D. Thomas Cunningham, M.D. James Delperdang, M.D. Maryanne Dokler, M.D. Clinton Dorwart, M.D. 332 — seniors James Ellison, M.D. David Emerson, M.D. James Faylor, M.D. William Fitzgibbons, M.D. David Fry, M.D. Denise Gaule, M.D. Victoria Gerken, M.D. Christal Gordon, M.D. Stephen Gruba, M.D. Gary Guglielmino, M.D. Donna Harmon, M.D. Carley Hawley, M.D. Mark Hayman, M.D. Robert Heaney, M.D. Susan Heaney, M.D. Edward Horowitz, M.D. Robert Howell, M.D. Robert Hurd, M.D. Keith Jesiolowski, M.D. Lynwood Jones, M.D. i seniors — 333 chool of Medicine School of Medicine Scliool of Medicine School o Michael Kelly, M.D. John Knight, M.D. John Krouse, M.D. Stephen Lanspa, M.D. Stephen Ludwig, M.D. John Lynch, M.D. Joseph Mariglio, Jr., M.D. Joseph McConville, M.D. Richard Morgan, M.D. Leonard Nagorski, M.D. Neil Niren, M.D. Karl Northwall, M.D. James Novotny, M.D. Anthony Origlieri, M.D. Stephen Paden, M.D. Mark Pedemont, M.D. Karl Plotkin, M.D. David Pokorny, M.D. Kevin Quinn, M.D. Thomas Ralston, M.D. William Rector, Jr., M.D. D. Peter Reedy, M.D. Dennis Richling, M.D. Edward Ridgill, M.D. 334 — seniors edicine School of Medicine Scliool of Medicine Sclnool of Me Masters John Roberts, M.D. James Rochelle, M.D. James Rollins, M.D. Carl Scharf, M.D. John Schlma, M.D. Jeffrey Scott, M.D. John Southard, M.D. Edgar Stambuk, M.D. George Volghtlander, M.D. Robert Wester, M.D. Ingrid Wilbrand-Conley, M.D. David Windus, M.D. David Wright, M.D. Robert Zarranz, M.D. Eben Dokubo, M.A.I.R. Joseph J. Goodro, M.B.A. Katherine R. Goodro, M.A. seniors — 335 College of Nursing Jane Adams, B.S.N. Valerie Adams, B.S.N. Julie Anderson, B.S.N. Rosalie Boddicker, B.S.N. Annie Bonner, B.S.N. Michelle Bruccini, B.S.N. Ann Carnazzo, B.S.N. Maureen Chesley, B.S.N. MIchele Chesley, B.S.N. Eddy Pat Cogan, B.S.N. Claire Dokler, B.S.N. Debbie Donovan, B.S.N. Debbie Dorrington, B.S.N. Susan Dunn, B.S.N. Lynn Ellermeyer, B.S.N. Andrea Fairley, B.S.N. Jane Feller, B.S.N. Joanne Flattery, B.S.N. Theresa Franco, B.S.N. Dianne Gibbs, B.S.N. 336 — seniors Jody Hobbs, B.S.N. Anne Hof, B.S.N. Lynn Karabatsos, B.S.N. Jean Kenkel, B.S.N. Susan Kopatich, B.S.N. Kathy Kreikemeier, B.S.N. Rita Kreikemeier, B.S.N. Cindy Lauber, B.S.N. Jean Lawse, B.S.N. Kenda Lippert, B.S.N. Michelle Logsdon, B.S.N. Susan Mahr, B.S.N. Martie Manning, B.S.N. Barbara McCarthy, B.S.N. Nancy Morford, B.S.N. Kathleen Murnane, B.S.N. . L seniors — 337 College of Nursing College of Nursing College of Nursing College of JoAnn Murray, B.S.N. Susan Nease, B.S.N. Anne O ' Brien, B.S.N. Marcy Perry, B.S.N. Rose Radnich, B.S.N. Marge Reuter, B.S.N. Ginger Rhodes, B.S.N. Kent Richards B.S.N. Kathleen Ringel, B.S.N. Joanne Robinson, B.S.N. Debbie Roscoe, B.S.N. Diane Santy, B.S.N. Cathy Schnieders, B.S.N. Cindy Schuver, B.S.N. Candie Smalley, B.S.N. Becky Smith, B.S.N. Denise Sterling, B.S.N. Donna Thomas, B.S.N. Teresa Tibbetts, B.S.N. Debra Vonnahme, B.S.N. Sue Waggoner, B.S.N. Ruby Williams, B.S.N. Christine Winkler, B.S.N. i ' p, 338 — seniors School of Pharmacy Steven Blum, B.S. Pha. Craigh Ciough, B.S. Pha. Pamela Green, B.S. Pha. James Jonas, B.S. Pha. Gerald Kenning, B.S. Pha. Ben Kistler, B.S. Pha. Mary Ann Kochanowicz, B.S. Pha. Mike Malloy, B.S. Pha. Mary Menius, B.S. Pha. Debra Nichols, B.S. Pha. Sven Normann, B.S. Pha. Michelle Ohiinger, B.S. Pha. Michele Slizewski, B.S. Pha. Amy Smith, B.S. Pha. Michelle Topf, B.S. Pha. Gwendolyn Williams, B.S. Pha. David Young, B.S. Pha. Jose Zarranz, B.S. Pha. Thomas Zorn, B.S. Pha. seniors — 339 Index It is impossible for a seven member editorial staff to identify all people in the pictures used for this Bluejay. Therefore, we apologize to all the unidentified people and also for any mistakes found in this index of over 2700 names. aaa Abboud, Chris 20, 140 Abboud, Greg 146 Ackermann, Erich 158 Adam, Mary 132 Adams, Jane 336 Adams, Thomas 145 Adams, Valerie 336 Administrators 214-229 Ahlf, Pat 132, 174 Alba, Camilo 320 Albano, Peter 146 Allen, Dan 78, 147 Alpha PsI Omega 194 Alptio Slgmo Gommo 132 Alpha Slgmo Nu 196-197 Amick, John 194 Anderl, Richard 330 Anderson, Jane 180, 308 Anderson, John 140 Anderson, Julie 336 Anderson, Kathryn 131, 132, 308 Andrev s, Bill 204 Andrev s, Cathy 83, 138 Andrev s, Dr. Richard 226 Andrevk s. Yvonne 154 Anstey, Joe 141 Anyikwa, Franklin 308 Apke, Rick 252-276, 308 Apke, Tom 232, 252-275 Appelman, Ed 20 Appleseth, Cindy 132 Apostol, Dr. Robert 70, 178, 179 Arnold, Hattie 154 Arouni, Martha 21, 198 Arts Senote 172 Arucan, Millie 156 Ashburn, William 143 Asher, Julie 26, 132, 177, 199, 201 Astiz, Mark 332 Astute, Steve 18 Athletic Department 232-233 Atkinson, Mike 19, 81, 144, 168 bbb Baca, Leonard 196 Baccala, Frank 146 Bachman, Howard 222 Bahl, Matt 20, 147 Bailey, Jim 55, 56, 57, 142 Baker, Barb 100 Baker, Carol 175 Ball, Bruce 332 Barelman, Mary 326 Barelman, Robert 326 Barkley, Brian 141 Barkmeier, Jerry 145, 175, 194 Barlow, Karen 243, 244 Barnard, Brian 308 Barnes, Kelly 132 Barr, W Kent 332 Barry, Diane 19 Bartee, Jerry 234, 236 340 — index Barton, Dr. John 186 Bass, Alina 161, 308 Batenhorst, Russell 140, 202, 308 Batt, Ellie 184 Baudendistel, Laura 173 Baumann, Peg 57, 308 Bausch, John 127, 308 Baysa, Lisa 156 Beam, Mark 141 Beck, Scott 174, 175 Becker, Julie 161 Becker, Stephen 326 Beedle, Dennis 308 Begley, David 143 Beitenman, Edward 320 Belatti, Dick 67, 204, 308 Belatti, John 48 Belknap, Steven 326 Bell, Dereck 184 Bellinghiere, Ross 326 Bender, Shah 99 Benschoter, Brooke 159, 174, 201, 202, 203 Bentivegna, Michael 20, 143 Benzoni, Thomas 38, 308 Berberich, Ken 146 Berg, Keith 308 Bergfield, Thomas 332 Berigan, Rory 182 Berry, Mark 180 Beta Alpha Psi 195 Bichsel, John 194 Bills, Kenneth 326 Bingham, Joseph 332 Bintz, Marilu 18, 197, 243 Birkby D. J. 18 Birmingham, Edvk ard 184 Bisenius, Don 75 Bishop, Phil 200 Blair, Joe 308 Blome, Gregory 326 Blood Drive 79 Bloom, Ed 175 Bloom, Jane 243 Bloom, Rita 80, 168, 308 Bluejay, The 198-199 Blum, Daniel 332 Blum, Steve 339 Board of Directors 218 Bockensledt, Joan 242 Boddicker, Rosalie 336 Bodenhamer, Claire 18 Bodner, Ken 145, 308 Bolt, Thomas 144 Bongers, Teresa 194, 320 Bonitati, Mike 149 Bonner, Annie 336 Bonner, Joyce 197 Borgan, Lori 133 Borja, Michael 142 Bornem, Mary 21 Bousek, Karen 26 Bowland, Warren 332 Boyd, Vanessa 154 Boyer, John 140, 320 Boyert, Mary 308 Boyle, Karen 195 Boyle, Mike 20, 107, 149 Boyt, Jean 308 Brabec, Carol 138, 159, 200, 308 Bradley Mary 114 Brady Daniel 308 Bray Nathaniel 155 Breitenkamp, Pam 309 Brewer, Gary 326 Brisch, Thomas 177 Brisson, Douglas 326 Britton, Sallee 131, 192 Brockman, Michael 157 Brodkey Frank 196 Brooks, Charles 309 Brosnihan, Theresa 153 Brosnihan, Tom 262 Brown, Cleon 20 Brown, Rev Joseph S.J. 63 Brown, Veronica 154, 197, 309 Browning, Dave 147 Bruccini, Michelle 336 Bruckner, James 145 Bruckner, Steve 58, 144 Bajns, Theresa 198 Brzica, Michael 140, 320 Buerl, Elizabeth 21 Bufbach, Cathy 198 Burke, Judge 185 Burke, Susie 132 Burnett, Bruce 309 Burns, Rev Richard 107 Burris, Linda 309 Business Administration Council 174 Butkus, Michael 308 Butler, Charles 99 Buto, Francis 310 Bybee, Larry 326 Byers, Mary 177 Byrne, Michael 60, 147, 222 index — 341 Cabrera, Mir g 147 Cafaro, Tony 182 Caffrey. Ann 138 Cahill, Martin 310 Cahill, Patrick 21 Cahill, William 326 Cain, Hugh 310 Callaghan, Jim 141 Camacho, Joseph 326 Campus Entertainment 40-41 Campus Ministry 22-23 Cannon, Rev. Michael S. J. 19 Cantieri, Mark 310 Carey Erin 100 Carideo, Gail 123, 195, 310 Carlson, Alan 330 Carlson, Steve 332 Carnazzo, Ann 336 Canrica, Dr Jean 228 Carson, Georgeen 57, 173, 177, 310 Carson, Katy 144, 153, 180 Carter, Thomas 332 Caruso, Mike 262 Caruthers, J. Michael 332 Casey, Kevin 145 Cassidy Kevin 123, 195 Cassidy Mary Beth 310 Castegnaro, Randall 144 CEC House 32-33 Chambers, Maelee 155 Chang, Hubert 156 Chapman, Kathleen 20, 310 Chatwood, Constance 185 Cheerleaders 160-161 Chengson, Richard 332 Chesley Maureen 336 Chesley Michelle 336 Chiu, King Wan 326 Christensen, Janene 176 Christenson, Randall 332 Christopher, Candace 310 Chueng, Peter 310 Chun, Donna 38, 310 Chun, Lorna 310 CimpI, Richard 332 Circo, Mary 310 Cirone, Joseph 332 Clark, Claudia 138 Clark, Dee 239, 243, 244 Clark, Kathy 139 Clem, Mary Lynn 44, 45 Clerou, Claire 310 Clifford, John 310 Clifford, Paul 21, 157 Clough, Craig 339 Coffee, Paula 310 Coffey Karen 330 Coffman, Gregg 146, 175 Cogan, Eddy 336 Col la, Corey 332 College of Arts and Sciences 308-319 College of Business Administration, 228, 320-325 College of Nursing 229, 336-338 Collett, W J. 109 Collins, Andy 202 Collins, Bill 145, 320 Collins. Kevin 310 Colwell, Mary Lou 132 Comstock, Jim 145 Conover, Ann 21 Conrad, Jean 242 Considine, John 141 Copeman, Tom 21 Cort ey, Michael 202 Cornelius, Curtis 332 Cornish, Mark 330 Corrigan, Patrick 173, 177, 310 Cosgrove, Luke 181, 310 Costello, Pat 133, 194, 320 Cotter, Julie 159 Counseling Center 34 Crampton, Dr James 227 Crawford, Naomi 320 Crav ford, Paul 183 Crawford, Sam 226 Creighitonian 200-201 Creps, Linda 172 Crew Team 246-247 Cruz, Diana 156 CUASA 83, 154-155 Cudahy Terence 143, 310 Cunningham, Thomas 332 Cunningham, Tim 194, 320 Curry, J. Patrick 174, 194, 197, 320 Curry, Tony 174 Curry, Virginia 330 ddd D ' Augusta, Tom 19, 240, 248 d ' Oliveira, Paul 146 Daciek, Karen 100 Daley Deborah 153 Dalhoff, Ann 193 Damascus, Alexander 326 Danahey Helen 310 Dang, Debbie 100, 310 Dang, Derrick 157 Davis, Don 153 Davis, Ossie 72 Dean, Bruce 147, 161 Dean, Mark 310 Dedermann, Bonnie 44, 45 Dedinsky Greg 143 Dedinsky Scott 143, 205, 310 Dee, Ruby 72 DeLine, Jim 75, 141, 246, 247 Delperdang, James 332 Delta Upsilon 142, 143 Delta Zeta 136, 137 Dennis, Dave 180 Dental Clinic, 46, 47, 186. 187 Dental students 46, 47, 186, 187 DesRosiers, Michele 20 Diaz, Marty 143 Dickes, James 196 Dickhute, Mark 157 Diedrich, Sue 311 Dinkins, Paul 241, 311 Disis, Nora 182 Doherty, Liz 49, 204 Doherty, Mark 18, 311 Doig, David 196, 311 Dokler, Claire 153, 336 Dokler, Maryanne 332 Dokubo, bben lau, 335 Dolan, Maureen 19, 311 Doll, Rev Don, S.J. 106, 107 Dolvin, Gen. Welborn 108 Domet, Mark 157, 196 Dondanville, Joe 194, 320 Donnelli, Richard 19, 144 Donnelly, Tom 173 Donovan, Debbie 131, 138, 176, 336 Dorrington, Debbie 83, 336 Dorwart, Clinton 332 Douglas, Deb 172 Doyle, Jim 221 Doyle, Richard 144, 157 Doyle, Tom 141 Dozier, Raymond 320 Drafty, Timothy 142 Dragoun, Sandy 20, 139 Drahota, Michael 330 Driscoll, Brian 144 Duffy, Kathy 133 Duffy, Kevin 184, 330 Dugan, Dan 330 Duke, Diane 18, 20 Dukes, Walter 326 Dulude, Steven 146 Dunn, Susan 19, 336 Dunn, Phillip 326 Duren, Lynn 131 Dutton, Richard 174 Dv yer, Kathy 133 Earl, Renee 183 Easley Harry A., Jr 311 Easley Marshall 153, 311 Eccker, Randy 234, 237, 252-275, 311 Edney, Joseph 311 Edwards, Jeff 157, 311 Einfalt, Jon 75 Elder, Bill 180 Ellermeyer, Lynn 132, 336 Ellis, Sean 311 Ellison, James 333 Ellison, Tom 79, 326 Emerson, David 333 Emge, Twila 132, 157, 182 Engelhardt, Jean 16, 138 England, David 158, 173, 311 English Club 176 Erker, Dave 100 Essick, Mark 140, 311 Eusebio, Andrew 311 Eusterman, Vincent 326 Evans, Dr. Bette 117 Evans, James 311 342 — index fff Fagan, Marcia 247 Fairly, Andrea 336 Fall Frolics 79 Fankhauser, Charles 326 Farrell, Matthew 146 Fanrell, Patrick 146 Farris, Laura 20 Faylor, James 333 Fehrenbach, Bill 79, 157 Feight, Rebecca 311 Feilmeier. Dorothy 174, 194, 197 Fell, Bob 60 Feller, Jane 336 Fennell, Clair 165 Fenton, Thad 98, 142, 202 Ferran, Dave 75 Ferraro, Fred 311 Fillenwarth, Julie 330 Fine Arts Department 204 Firneno, Ann 311 Fitchner, Pamela 311 Fitzgibbons, William 333 Fitzmaurice, Kathy 69 Flaitz, Catherine 326 Flattery, Joanne 336 Flecky, Rev. Mike, S.J. 22, 30 Fleischmann, Gene 130, 148, 149 Fleming, Al 149 Flerchinger, James 196, 327 Fletcher, Kathy 20 Flickinger, Lans 184, 330 Floersch, Steven 330 Flood, Jim 20 Flowers, Felicia 80 Fogarty, Dr Nancy 227 Foianini, Larry 327 Foley, John 320 Foley, Laura 131, 138 Foley, Patrick 141 Folkner, Sue 133 Forbes, Anne 86, 172 Ford, Steven 159, 168, 198, 200, 202, 311 Forrester, Steve 235 Forrett, Sue 320 Foss, Petria 49 Foster, Alan 327 Franco, Joe 237 Franco, Theresa 172, 336 Frantzen, Brad 144 Franzese, Lori 58 Frecentese, Dominic 18, 145, 311 Free, Rita 86 Fritzsche, Carol 330 Frizzell, Pamela 154 Frost, Jim 320 Fry, David 333 Fugate, Allen 130, 148, 149 Fuji no, Kevin H. 156 Fujiwara, Daryl T. 156 Furlong, Lynn 86 Gabrial, Brian 311 Gainey, Steven 157 Galey, John 148 Galvin, Brian 59, 145, 205, 311 Galvin, Susan 312 Gamboa, John 312 Gannon. Mike 74 Gardewine, Melody 153 Gardner, Melissa 177 Gardner, Paul 144 Garnett, Kevin 121 Gass, Tom 144, 157 Gassman, Nick 321 Gatti, Nancy 133 Gaughan, Becky 99, 138, 312 Gauma, Richard 330 Gayle, Denise 333 Gee, Mr 46 Geha, Christopher 145, 312 Geisel, Mary Jo 21 Gerken, Victoria 333 Gerraughty, Dr Robert Ghirardelli, John 146 Giannetto, Steven 327 Giannini, Richard 144 Gibboney, Sue 196 Gibbs, Dianne 172, 336 Gibbs, Don 21 Giddings, Bob 312 Gilger, Mark 153 Gilligan, Ed 130, 141 Gills, Rickie Dwayne 154 Giroux, Tim 21, 141, 168 Closer, Robert 330 Glasgow, Bob 158 Gleason, Kiki 46, 47 Glow, Diane 19 Gomer, Andy 157 Gommermann, Rich 312 Goodie, Joseph 335 Goodio, Kathrine 335 Gordon. Crystal 333 Gould, Kevin 145 Grabow, Wayne 327 Grabowski, Mark 159 Grant, Judge John 185 Grant, Mark 312 Graves, Lee 145 Gray, Tina 161 Greco, Kris Ann 159 Green, Bob 184 Green, Pamela 338 Greisch, Jim 18, 20 Grennan, Ted 140, 194, 197, 321 Grennan, Thomas 330 Greteman, Jan 321 Griffin, Dye Ann 185 Groden, Stephen 312 Grogan, Erin 21, 67, 312 Gruba, Stephen 333 Guglielmino, Gary 333 Guma, Shirley 138, 183 Guynan, Mary 19 ggg hhh Haberman, Robert 312 Haerr, Carolyn 168, 178 Halbur, Mary Ann 20 Haley, Joe 240 Hall, Herb 154 Hall, Rick 202 Hall, Rosemary 194 Holler, Ken 48, 195 Hallinan, Bob 98, 143, 203 Hammel, Jody 139, 165 Hammond, Clarence 327 Handles, Bryan 183 Hanley, Mike 100 Hanosh, Jimmy 20 Hanson, Guy 142 Harmon, Donna 333 Harnon, Patty 192 Harper, David 147 Harrington, Michelle 173, 196 Hart, Brian 312 Harre, Ray 107, 142 Harvey, Lynn 183 Harwood, John 312 Hawaiian Club 156 Hawekotte, Andy 140 Hawley, Carley 333 Hayes, John 152 Hayman, Mark 333 Haywood, Althea L. 154 Healy, Gary 145, 321 Healy, Jim 143 Healy, Sarah 21, 153, 174 Heaney, Dr Robert 221 Heaney Robert 333 Heaney, Susan 333 Heaston, W R. 194 Heckman, Kevin 145, 168, 173, 312 Heeney, Joan 322 Heeney, Mark 140 Heger, Rita 131, 138 Hempy, Jackie 322 Henderson, Bobby 312 Herr, Frank 161 Herr, Tom M5, 322 Herzog, James 312 Hess, Stephen 327 Hetrick, Tamara 183 Higgins, Mary 232, 238 Higgins, Sue 121 Hill, Merlin 154 Hinchion, Douglas R. 146 Ho, Don 156 Ho, Steve 174, 322 Hobbs, Jody 336 Hoberg, Carol 132, 98 Hockey Club 302, 303 Hoesing, Jane 132, 133, 176 Hot, Anne 337 Hoff, Mary 157 Holden, Andrea 312 Holden, Mary J. 238 Holmberg, Mary Jane 67 Homecoming Week 90, 91 Honda, Karen 156 Horan, Becky 159, 198, 201 Horan, Brian 159, 200, 312 Horowitz, Edward 333 Houdesheldt, Cynthia 33, 312 Hougas, James 144 Houlihan, Jack 19 Houston, Mary 172 Howe, Michelle 176, 312 Howell, Robert 333 index — 343 Huerter, Thomas 327 Hughes, Robert 312 Hull, Wood A. 312 Hult, Karen 180, 197, 312 Humphrey, Bryan 322 Humphrey Hubert 94, 95 Hungerford, Richard 312 Hunter, Mitch 146, 248, 312 Hurd, Robert 333 Hutchinson, Peggy 313 Hutson, Bill 195 ■ ■ ■ IJ] Igel, Todd 32, 313 Innes, Joan 157 interfraternity Council 130 International Relations Club 180, 181 lodence, Anita 159, 200, 313 John, Beth 159 John, Walter 221 Janecek, Rick 123 Jansen, Anne 184 Janssen, Linda J. 159, 177, 198 Jarosz, John 4 Jaytalkers 182, 183 Jehle, Betsy 205 Jenkins, Thomas 184, 330 Jenner, Bruce 84, 85 Jennings, Deb 139 Jensen, Brad 196 Jensen, Deb 138 Jesiolowski, Keith 333 Jesuit Life 212, 213 Jewell, Rod 130, 147 Johnson, Bobbie 20 Johnson, Dan 158 Johnson, John C. 252-275 Johnson, Ray 48 Johnson, Steven 313 Johnston, George 328 Jones, Adora 154 Jones, Jocelyn 154, 183, 313 Jonas, James S. 339 Jonas, Paul 80, 168 Jones, Lynwood 333 Joslyn, Paul 313 Joyce, Anthony 143 kkk Kagan, Michael 313 Kagawa, William 156 Kaiser, Ellen 18 Kaminski, Douglas 141, 157 Kaminski, Paul 21 Kampfe, John 194, 197, 322 Kane, James 141 Kane, Ty A. Ill 158, 168, 313 Kaneshige, Alan 156 Karabatsos, Dr James 236 Karabatsos, Lynn 337 Kase, Robert 127, 313 Kaslow, Art 146, 313 Kate Drake Week 116, 117 Kathol, Stanley 147, 174, 194, 322 Kawa, James 313 Kawa, Joe 176 Keleher, Tom 153 Kelly Karen 20 Kelley Kevin 140 Kelley Rev William F, S.J. 219 Kelly Martin 313 Kelly Michael 334 Kelsey Nan 328 Kemp, Robert 177 Kenkel, Jean 172, 337 Kenkel, Ronald 144 Kennedy John F. 98, 142, 322 Kenning, Gerald 149, 196, 339 Keplinger, Russell 328 Kersenbrock, Sara 184, 330 Kestel, Rod 69, 313 Kiewit, Peter 114, 115 Kilby Jay 181, 196 Kiley Michael 18, 313, 149 Kimball, John 44, 45, 153 Kimball, Mark 202, 313 Kimura, Brad 156 Kimura, Bryan 322 Kimura, Laureen 156 Kistler, Ben 339 Klein, Dana 21 Klein, Mark 328 Klein, Michelle 18 Kliesen, Bob 182 Kliesen, Chris 182 Klingenberger, Daniel 174, 197, 322 Knight, John 334 Kochanowicz, Mary Ann 339 KOCU 202, 203 Koehn, Tracy 20 Kofford, Kel ly 328 Konrad, Kathy 20, 100 Koopman, James 224 Kohles, Lisa 17 Kopatich, Susan 19, 337 Kopecky Geoffrey 313 344 — index Korst, Kathy 138 Kozel, Dennis 152, 314 Krager, Jean 21, 67 Kroger, Kathleen 314 Kravitz, Jay A. 172 Krouse, John 334 Kreikemeier, Kothy 337 Kreikemeier, Rita 337 Kridle, Roynnond 322 Krzmorzick, Thomos 157 Kuehl, Kevin 252, 275, 322 Kunkel, William 130, 142, 314 Kusek, Ed 147 Loboj, the Rev. Joseph J. S.J. 22, 60, 196, 216, 217 Locqua, Regina 59 Lacey Margie 21, 80 LoFove, Jim 144 Likes, Mary 185 Lamb, Mike 156 Lommers, Mike 201 Lone, William 330 Long, Maureen 314 Lang, Michael 143, 201, 202 Longer, Paul 18, 121, 174, 197 Lonnon, Mary 314 Lonspa, Stephen J. 334 Larson, Rick Lauber, Cindy 21, 337 Loughlin, Thomas 314 Loughlin, Rose 100 Low Review 185 Law School 184-185 Lawse, Jean M, 337 Lov ton, Jonathon 314 Le, Tham 157 LeCloim, Michael 322 Lee, Christopher 185 Lee, Jock G. 146 Lee,. Jeff 100 Legino, Lonny 314 Lempke, Betty 161 Lenczowski, Gerald 322 Lepp, Robert 185 Levert, Diane 138 LIchtenstein Circus 76-77 Liebel, Theresa 32 Lieben, Mrs. Eileen 107, 225 Lindsay Dan 143 Lindsay William 330 Linscott, Cheryl 133, 163 Lippert, Kendro 337 Litjen, Thomas 330 Llorens, Jose 328 Lofholm, David 314 Logsdon, Michelle 337 Lomangino, Josephine 139, 183 Long, Barret 145, 322 Long, Erin 100 Longo, Alfred 328 Lopez, Aurelio 328 Lorenzo, Joe 149 Love, Cherie 239 Lubin, Niva 21, 99 Luby, John 44 Lucey Patrick 105 Lucey Rev J. Roger, S.J. 105 Ludemann, Doreen 33, 314 Ludford, Steven 144 Ludwig, Bill 164, 197 Ludwig, Jane 139 Ludwig, Lois 139 Ludwig, Stephen 334 Lutz, Stephen S. 157 Lynam, Anne 79 Lyons, Ray 196 Lynch, John 334 mmm Mac Allister, J. A. 218 Mc Alister, Terri 159, 314 Mc Cabe, Bill 18, 140, 322 Mc Cabe, Judy 132 Mc Cabe, Mike 25, 140 Mc Cabe, Mike 107, 314 Mc Candless, Michael 48, 195 Mc Carthy Patrick R. 314 Mc Carthy Barbara 337 Mc Clure, Robert 314 Mc Connell, Tim 252, 254, 255, 275, 314 Mc Conville, Joseph 334 Mc Cormack, Brian 182 Mc Coy, James 102, 141 Mc Croy Jo Ann 133 Mc Donald, Betty 19, 159, 196 Mc Donald, Greg 100 Mc Donald, William 328 Mc Ginn, Geri 57, 202 Mc Gowan, Jane 174, 175, 322 Mc Gowan, Therese 52 Mc Kenna, Kevin 252, 254, 275 Mc Keone, Mike 19 Mc Kerman, Peter 328 Mc Kinzie, Mark 322 Mc Knight, Ed 315 Mc Lean, Christopher 174 Mc Namara, Rev Daniel S. J. 105 Maazen, Lisa Vander 132 Mackey Mar1 19, 145 Madden, Kevin 147 Madick, Mary 132, 159, 201, 202 Madrid, Philip 314 Maertins, Mart 314 Magor, Mary Anne 57, 98, 117, 177, 180, 181, 197, 313, 314 Maher, Sue 239, 337 Mahoney Peggy 100 Male, Anna 157 Maletta, Robert 314 Malloy Mike 339 Malone, Mike 78, 145 Malouf, Todd 332 Malouff, Phil 184, 331 Mancuso, John 249 Mandibular Movement 83 Manning, Marte 337 Marcil, Michaela 194, 322 Marold, Francine 322 Marques, Edward 314 Mariglio, Joseph A. 334 Marrero, Spencer 314 Marsh, Stephen 168, 197, 201, 314 Marshall, John 148, 149 Marsicek, Rick 161 Martin, Elaine 196, 185, 331 Martin, Greg 70 Martin, Michael 314 Mason, Jamie 122, 123 Mason, John 224 Mason, Mark 174, 175 Massop, Doug 147, 157 Masuda, Lori 156 Math Club 157 Mart ial Arts Club 298 Matejka, Michael 174 Maxey Mary 159, 314 Maxwell, Charles 222 Mazour, Dan 59 Mazzie, Mark 202 Mead, Margaret 104 Meadows, Chuck 30, 149 Means, Billie 328 Medical technologists 38, 39 Meglin, Joellen 49 Meisinger, Mike 198 Melfi, R. J. 147 Menius, Mary 339 Meier, Barb 138 Miller, Sheila 242, 243 Mernin, Denise 138 Mernon, Marcia 138 Merrigan, Juanita 19, 177, 315 Messersmith, Jim 145 Meszaros, Mark 143 Meyer, Karen 315 Meyer, Patrick 315 Micek, Michelle 100 Michelle, Robert 322 Mileris, Paul 147 Millea, Susan 152 Miller, Cara 322 Miller, Chris 180 Miller, Donna 44, 45 Miller, Joe 20 Miller, Sandy 153 Miller, Thomas 315 Miner, Kathryn 315 Minton, Jack 18 Miserez, Cindy 157, 177, 315 Mock, Curt 144 Modica, Jeff 19, 145, 196, 323 Moffett, Gerald 224 Moga, Beth 131, 139 Mohr, Greg 147 Mondrella, Kathleen 18, 315 Monroe, John C. 21, 202 Monroe, Keith 18, 144 Monteleone, Patrick 130, 146, 315 Montminy Michael 328 Moon, Barb 133 Moore, Lauri 315 Moore, Mike 173 Moore, Peggy 27 Moore, William 328 Moot Court Board 184, 185 Moreland, Steven 174, 175 Morford, Nancy 337 Morgan, Jackie 183, 202 Morgan, Mike 161 Morgan, Richard 334 Morgan, Wayne 315 Moriarty, Patrick 328 Morrissey Kevin 140 Morrison, Marjorie 315 Morrison, Rev Michael C, S.J. 107, 220 Mortensen, George 315 index — 345 Moses, Betty 197 Moss, Kirt 315 Mudrack, Rick 147, 161 Mueller, Craig 100, 323 Mueller, Sean 241 Mueting, Ann 315 Mullen, Sean 126, 168, 323 Mullins, Candi 36 Mulroney, Pat 248 Murnane, Kathileen 337 Murphy, Michiael Josephi 194, 315 Murphy, Mitch 194, 323 Murray JoAnn 53, 57, 131, 132, 338 Murray Nora 132 Muskie, Senator Edmund 62, 63 Muus, Laura 19, 315 Myers, Ben 34, 161 Myers, Thomas 185, 196 nnn O ' Connor, Steve 75, 141 Oktoberfest 74-75 O ' Donnell Center 26-27 Odermann, Elaine 196 Odorisio, Frank 328 O ' Halloran, Maureen 19, 316 Ohiinger, Michelle 339 O ' Hare, Dennis 146 O ' Malley. Paul 145 O ' Malley, Richard 184, 331 O ' Meara, Dennis 328 O ' Neill. Joe 148 Origlieri, Anthony 334 Oritz, Christine 323 O ' Shea, Noreen 18, 316 Ossowski, Thomas 140, 323 Ostriewski, Dorothy 316 Ostrow, Gary J. 146, 177 O ' Strowski, Dorothy 316 O ' Sullivan, Monica 168, 172 Otterson, Greg 153 Overton, Sheila 19 Owens, Angela 154 Owens, Annette 205 Owens, Judy 184 Porter, Steve 324 Portz, Rev Bernard J., S.J. 157 Potthoff, Sue 54 Powers, Mary Anne 86, 87 Powers, Mike 147, 157 Pratkelis, Irene 324 Prendergasa, William 324 Prendergast, Patrick 316 Press, David 142, 199, 316 Pribyl, Larry 329 Price, Bob 316 Professional Schools 208, 209, 210, 211 Prouty, Pierre E. 147 Pnjss, Marion 185 Public Relations Student Society of America 158, 159 Pyle, Stephen 316 Pylipow, David 157 qqq Naasz, Mark 130, 147, 315 Nagorski, Leonard 334 Nakamoto, Craig 156 Nakamoto, Kay 156 Nakoshima, James 315 Naughton, William 328 Naumann, Kathy 79, 315 Nease, Susan 338 Neesen, David 331 Neesen, Jean 138 Nellor, Susan 127, 168, 331 Nelson, Dan 20 Nelson, Jeannie 69 Nelson, Marvin 328 Nelson, Rich 145, 315 Nemetz, Kevin 19, 323 Neumann, Tom 122, 123, 315 Newcome, R. J. 140 Newberry, Joy 20, 32 Newell, William 323 Nichols, Debra 339 Nichols, James 328 Nicholson, Vanessa 315, 18 Nichting, J. J. 177, 323 Niemann, Nick 1 74, 175, 194, 323 Niren, Neil 334 Noone, Tom 75, 107 Nermann, Sven 148, 149, 168, 339 Norris, Joe 174 North, Jerry 234 Northwall, Karl 334 Novotny James 334 Nuncio Jazz 72, 73 Nye, Janet 25, 323 ooo O ' Bradovich, Michael 316 O ' Brien, Anne 138, 338 O ' Brien, Dee 133 O ' Bryan, Pat 141 O ' Byrne, Lisa 66, 159, 199, 316 O ' Connor. Kevin 130. 143. 200, 202. 203 PPP Quad Councils 20-21 Quinn. Kevin 334 Paden. Stephen 334 Palais. William 323 Pane. Joseph 145. 316 Panek. Carol 316 Pantiellenic Council 131 Parageaw. Rosalie 242 Par1 s, David 145 Parlet, Craig 140 Parr. Bill 316 Pasic. Thomas R. 157, 196 Patrinos, Nick 146, 324 Paul, Steve 20 Pedemont, Mark 334 Pellegrino, Rick 100 Penning, Paul 324 Perkins, James 99, 316 Perry, Marcy 338 Peter, Deborah 324 Peterson, Jim 21, 180 Pettiti, Leonard 328 Petti nger, Dan 75 Pfeffer, Cary 82, 159, 200. 202. 203 Pham, Giao N. 157 Phi Kappa Psi 144-145 Phillips, Mary 139, 153 Philosophy Society 70-71, 178-179 Pignataro, Frank 25, 30, 140, 316 Pi Kappa Alpha 148-149 Pieper, Maggie 87 Pietro, James 328 Pinkham, Jim 143, 201 Pintauro, John 145 Piper, Kevin 146 Piper, Steve 99 Pistillo, Bernie 157, 316 Pitz, Kenneth 140, 157, 316 Placement Office 35 Plotkin, Karl 334 Pokorny David 334 Polchert, Susan 316 Poiek, Vince 20, 202 rrr Rabinowitz, Warren 142 Rackevicius, H. Ruth 316 Radrich, Rose 338 Rainge, Althea 201, 316 Ralston, Thomas 334 Randolph, J. Creighton 147 Rasmussen, Dennis 255 Rauenbuehler, Peter 140, 316 Rauth, John G. 194, 324 Ravenstahl, Kurt 316 Rector, William Jr. 334 Redle, Peggy 139 Redlingshafer, Ray 62, 66, 80, 106, 107, 115, 168, 196, 251, 324 Reed, Charles S. 108 Reed, Ella 316 Reed, Sue 158 Reedy D. Peter 334 Rees, Patricia 316 Regan, Debra Ann 316 Regan, Thomas 317 Reginato, Jany 152 Reidy, Shawn 21 Reiman, Kelly 324 Reinecke, Peggy 317 Reinert, Rev Carl M., S.J. 60, 219 Reisdorff, Jim 201, 317 Resident Advisers 18-19 Reuter, Marge 239, 338 Revert, Diane 131 Rhoads, Howard 329 Rhodes, Barbara 158, 177, 197, 317 Rhodes, Ginger 338 Rhynes, Rosalinde 99 Rice. Jane 138. 165 Rice. Theresa 24. 25. 324 346 — closing Richards, Kent 338 Richardson, Kristen 202 Richardson, Tim 317 Richling, Dennis 334 Ridgill, Edward 334 Riehi, IVIargret 317 Riley, Eileen 20 Ringel, Kathleen 338 Ringer, Linda 138 Roach, Julie 100 Roan, Neill Archer 62, 63 Roberts, John 335 Robinson, Joanne 338 Robinson, Michael 158, 177, 324 Robinson, Sharon 116 Rochelle, James 335 Rohr Tom 146 Rollins, James 335 Rome, Barb 100 Ronk, Richard 329 Rooney, Pat 106, 107 Roque, Paul 149 Rosati, Joseph 146, 317 Roscoe, Debbie 338 Rose, Joyce 317 Rosenshein, Neil 63 Ross, Geraldine 177, 181, 317 Ross, Will 177, 181 Rossini, Jeanne 158 ROTC 162 Roth, Brenda 198 Rothery, Carolyn 331 Roubal, Jane 194, 324 Roundy Dina 139, 174, 324 Rubino, Anthony 329 Rucker, Raymond 329 Ruevi, Mary 317 Rugby Team 304, 305 Rumania, Dave 78 Rump, Ronnie Beth 331 Rupp, Tony 198, 200 Ryan, Eddie 145, 324 Ryan, Mike 317 Ryan, Ray 173, 182 Rybacki, James 317 Ryberg, Cheryl 78, 132 sss Saigusa, Shuri 156 St. John ' s Church 30-31 Saito, Glenn, 156 Sajjadi, Sue 132 Salerno, Terry 184 San Agustin, Theresa 157 Sand, John 157, 317 Santy, Diane 338 Sauter, Bill 324 Scales, Gina 83, 154 Seal Ion, Lou 157 Scharf, Carl 335 Schatz, Ann 239 Scheerer, Dr. Anne 227 Schermoly Martin 130, 146 Schilmoeller, Mike 147 Schima, John 335 Schinger, Jay 153 Schlader, Celeste 193 Schlegel, Rev. John, S.J. 22, 62, 63, 130, 180 Schlehuber, James 140 Schlesinger, Amy 317 Schmeiser, Albert 331 Schmelz, Mary 192 Schmitz, Martha 21 Schneider, Dan 197 Schnieders, Cathy 338 Schoeffler, Lisa 159, 201 School of Dentistry 326-329 School of Low 330-331 School of Medicine 332-334 School of Pharmocy 339 Schopper, Lynn 138, 317 Schraeder, Kevin 140 Schranck, Steve 20 Schroeder, Carol Ann 317 Schroer, Bernard 324 Schroer, EIroy 174, 324 Schropp, Kurt 147, 318 Schueike, Mark 329 Schuver, Cindy 338 Schweikart, Joan 121, 175 Schweikart, Judy 184 Scieszinski, John 331 Scott, Jeffrey 335 Sedlacek, Dr Caroline 117, 225 SeidI, Ann 138 SeidI, Phill 107, 168, 318 Seifert, Anne 100 Seifert, Luke 144 Seline, Steven 168 Selk, Dr Eugene 45 closing — 347 Sweeney, Thomas 318 Swim Team 296-297 Swinton, Lisa 154 Szemborski, Jo Anne 132, 198 Szemler, Jessica 183 Sell, Debi 131 Shadows 158 Shadden, Kelly 174, 175 Shafer, Frank 198 Shamleffer, Ann 131, 138 Shamleffer, Mary 139 Shanahan, Rev. Thomas, S.J. 32 Shanahan, Thomas 198, 324 Shaughnessy April 161 Shaw, Rick 156 Shea, Thomas 324 Shields, Michael 177, 318 Shkolnick, Rodney 226 Shuey Maureen 132 Shugrue, Dr Richard 117. 184 Sibilia, Kenneth 324 Sigma Aipha Epsilon 140-141 Sigma Nu 148-149, 150-151 Sigma Sigma Sigma 134-135 Silas, Paul 252 Simmons, Matt 153 Simmons, Pamela 80, 154 Simonin, David 147 Simpson, Jim 145 Sitzmann, Rev Marion, O.S.B. 182 Sitzmann, Sr Rosalie, O.S.B. 172, 229 Skinner, Dr. Darrell 176 Slattery, Dave 66, 126, 168. 324 Slevin, Kathy 58, 138 Slizewski, Michele 339 Smalley Candie 131, 138, 338 Smid, Bernadette 44, 126 Smith, Amy 339 Smith, Becky 172, 338 Smith, Chris 127 Smith, Deborah 168 Smith, Kathy 21 Smith, Larry M. 194 Smith, Larry 324 Smith, Marina 318 Smith, Capt. Mason 162 Smith, Susie 20 Smithson, Dennis 331 Smittkamp, James 331 Smollen, Michael 177, 318 Snell, Bill 324 Snell, Terri 318 Snodgrass, Peggy 18, 100, 197 Snyder, Robert 143 Society for the Advancement of IVIanagement 175 Sostek, Ken 157 Southand, John 335 Spaedy Melanie 138 Speight, Richard 318 Spellman, Julie 21 Spillane, John 44, 45, 74, 196, 318 Sprigg, Weston 146 Springman, Matt 175 Stambuck, Edgar 335 Stamper, Mike 324 Stanley Mike 144 Stark, Diane 99. 318 Stastny Ken 325 Statz, Matt 78, 157 Statz, Mike 141 Steiger, Keith 204, 318 Stepyszek, Rich 142 Sterling, Denise 338 Sterling, Jacqueline 154 Sterling, Kevin 329 Steven, Joseph 329 Stevenson, Chris 329 Stockard, Stephanie 172 Stone, Mark 329 Stonehouse, Tara 325 Strang, Barabara 24, 25, 325 Student Bar Association 184-185 Student Board of Governors 166 Student National Educationai Association 177 Stummer, Keith 58 Stuva, Dave 176 Sucha, Daniel 318 Sucha, Mary 139 Sugamura, Stephanie 156 Suiter, Timothy 143, 325 Sullivan, Kevin 142, 197, 318 Super, Dr Richard 108 Sullivan, Lori 133 Svoboda, Patrick 141 Swanson, Greg 318 Itt Talboy Frank 331 Talboy Phillip 146, 318 Taylor, Alberta 154, 318 Taylor, Matt 147 Taylor, William 83, 154 Tell, Bob 60 Tharp, Kathy 21, 99, 154 Theta Phi Aipha 138-139 Theta Phi Aipha Taient Show 82-83 Thomas, Donna 338 Thomas, Dr Kathryn 33 Thomas, Timothy 318 Thompson, Donna 329 Thompson, William 329 Thomsen, Jerome 318 Tibbetts, Terrie 238, 338 Timmerman, Anne 239, 242 Ting, Gordon 318 Tips, Cindy 98, 157 Todd, Ginny 157, 196 Tolson, Christine 325 Topf, Michelle 339 Towe, William 194, 325 Tracy Donald 185 Tracey Gene 17, 138, 201 Traub, Steven 329 Them, Fred 331 Troilo, Mark 329 Troll, Carol 20, 172 Tajhe, Tom 83 Trumbauer, Irma 112-113 Tsiastis, Christos 329 Turkal, Nick 142, 318 Turner, Maryrose 318 Turner, Richard 329 Tascarella, David 100, 318 uuu Uher, Dale 325 Ungashick, Julie 20, 138 Unser, Michael 142, 318 Urban, James 144 Urbanski, Dave 153 Ursano, Lori 319 Utke, Calvin 241 vw Vacanti, Paul 142 Vakulskas, Maria 106, 107 348 — closing Valentino, Len 246, 247 Valliere, Mark 157 Van Oosbree, Dave 148 Van Vooren, Scott 140, 175 Varone, Robert 82, 319 Vaughn, Betsy 87 Veehoff, Bonny 132 Verdi, Paul 142, 319 Verdi, Peter 142, 319 Vogel, Chris 132 Voightlander, George 335 Vonnahme, Deb 67, 168, 172, 196, 338 WWW Wade, Marl 147, 319 Waggoner, Sue 161, 338 Wagner, Bill 49 Waldron, Jim 184 Walker, David 319 Wallace, Cathy 17 Walsh, Dan 174 Walsh, Rev Jack, S.J. 220 Walsh, Patrick 159, 319 Walsh, Tim 20, 75 Wanek, Elizabeth 319 Wanka, Jeffrey 319 Ward, Jim 146 Ware, Cheryl 154 Washington, Ed 19 Watson, Mark 164 Weber, Rev Nick, S.J. 76-77 Weddle, Dee 133 Weill, Judy 184, 196 Weinhold, Danelle 319 Weinhold, Leanne 153 Weir, Thomas 19, 158, 168, 325 Weires, Kathleen 319 Weisbecker, William 331 Wells, Gary 325 Welsh, Mary 183 Wenzel, John 325 Wesely, Dave 252-275 Wessel, Debbie 319 Wester, Robert 335 Whalen, Timothy 174, 325 White, Ann 319 White, Justice C. Thomas 185 Whitfield, Mary 87 Whitters, Gina 132 Wiggins, Scott 329 Wilbrand, Herman 157 Wilbrand-Conley, Ingrid 335 Wiley Mike 141 Wilfahrt, Jeffrey 319 Wilhelm, John 161 Williams, Gwendolyn 197, 339 Williams, Richard 319 Williams, Ruby 338 Willis, Bob 200 Wilson, Bob 144 Wilwerding, Richard 325 Windus, David 335 Winkler, Christine 338 Winterfest Carnival 98-99 Winters, Earl 35, 225 Wise, Dr Kenneth 180 Wixted, Brian 100 Woefle, Frannie 172 Wolff, Marian 153 Wong, Curtis 20, 145 Wong, Roger 319 Wood, David 127, 319 Woods, Jacquelyn 319 World Hunger Awareness Troop 152 Wrend, Dave 157 Wright, David 335 Wright, Norman 184, 196, 331 Wurgel, Marge 319 yyy Yao, Ken 198, 319 Yates, Jim 247 Young, David 339 Young, Duncan 331 Young and Old United 153 Young, Terry 156 Youngblut, Jim 100, 159 Youngers, Susan 183 Zaccone, Paul 319 Zarranz, Jose 339 Zellhoefer, Dr Robert 46 Zielinski, Les 148, 149, 162, 319 Zimmerman, Joel 174 Zindel, Jeff 173 Zoellner, Mike 19, 66, 80, 168, 248, 325 Zorn, Thomas 339 Zortman, Paul 194 Zuegner, Kerry 126, 240, 325 Zuercher, Rev John D., S.J. 219 Zukeran, Addison 156 Zurn, Lore 198 Zweber, Irene 138, 168, 319 closing — 349 While looking through history books, old yearbooks, newspapers and university files, the yearbook staff gained a great awareness of Creighton ' s goals, challenges and accomplishments. Creighton ' s 100 years is reflected in a tradition of excellence, professionalism and service. As is often mentioned in Creighton handbooks, Creighton has existed to supply educated leadership for the nation. In Omaha, one third of the accountants, half of the physicians, 60 percent of the attorneys, 70 per- cent of the pharmacists and three fourths of the dentists are Creighton alumni. Creighton has always been a Jesuit college assuring academic quality in the Jesuit tradition. Jesuits have provided educational leader- ship for four centuries. Creighton ' s first students of hundred years ago were poorly educated children of pioneer families. Today ' s entering students are well qualified for study at the university level. Their motivation and intelligence combined with the qual- ity instruction by faculty predicate the success of Creighton graduates. Creighton is a diverse university because of its variety of people, or- ganizations, policies, events and lifestyles. Continued growth in excel- lence and progress are apparent as it enters its second century. closing — 351 •V , Acknowledgements The 1978 Centennial Bluejay staff would like to thank the following people and organizations for their contributions toward the completion of this book: Hurley Publishing, Inc. - Tom Walker Custom Typography - Earl Ritchey Universal Bookbindery, Inc. - Betty Vaughn James Soucie Photography Society for the Advancement of Management Student Board of Governors Creightonian : -. Creighton Public Relations Creighton Health Sciences Information St. Joseph Hospital Public Affairs Ann l cDonald Judy Lee Dr. David Haberman Jim Burnett - Omaha World Herald Rod Kestel Fr. Don Doll Dr. Eugene Selk Vince Eusterman t aria Chavez Mike Unser and especially Mr. Charles Zuegner and Family mm- 352 — closing ' ■m mmmmmi ,i ' ,.-( ' i, 1