Florida Institute of Technology - Ad Astra Yearbook (Melbourne, FL)

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The MEAD Society recruiting new members at the organization day during Orientation Week. MEAD The Medieval Eating and Drinking So- ciety is an organization of people who are interested in the study and recrea- tion of medieval customs and man- nerisms. Members of the society as- sume the identity of a person living during the middle ages when attend- ing society events. They strive for real- istic imitation of medieval styles of dress, speech, political organization and recreational pass times. The MEAD society typically will hold one large feast and a few small events per quarter. The members of MEAD are Scott Ben- nett, Alan Boertjens, Brannon Boren, Bob Brundett, Molly Byrne (Treasur- er), Bemie Desshanes (President), Dave Dougherty, Mike Dube (weap- ons), Aaron England, Jennifer Foulk (Love-head), J. Todd Frederickson (King), Dave Graham (Vice president- Secretary), Pat Hafely, Debbie Hand- ley, Elaine Harvey, Chris Horsburgh, Tracey Hutchinson, Ronny Ivarson, Mark Mitchell, Karen Monroe, Chris nowland. Lance Fiystrom, Jeff O ' Hara, Matt Poach, Fiina Potash (Queen), Pete Rawlick, Mark Richards, Craig Rickson, Gregg Steele, Ken Stemberg, Pete Taylor (Crown Prince), Tim Voss, Robert Walker, Laurie Wartenberg, Rich Waterman, Jeff Whiting. 149

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Marine Technology Society The Marine Technology Society is a multi-disciplinary technical society for the ocean sciences. The society consists of biologists, geologists, oceanographers, ocean engineers, marine technicians, and many other marine related fields. MTS holds regular seminars and field trips dealing with a broad background of science and engineering. The group also sponsors many social events to promote the interrelation between students, faculty, and academic departments. The members are Christopher Brown (President), Brenda Carey (Secretary), Mike Qilligan, Steve Morten (Vice President), Andy Paryzek, Karen Pitchford (Treasurer), Robert Vreeland. Society Of Women Engineers The Society of Women Engineers, SWE, is an organization for all women enrolled in a science or engineering curriculum. Its purpose is to provide a positive, supportive atmosphere for women pursuing engineering science careers. The main focus of SWE is to make contact with professionals in related fields, to promote engineering science as viable majors for women, and to develop professionalism. This club offers a wealth of resources to its members. SWE is both a working organization and a social organization. The SWE members are Laura Bissmeyer (Vice-President), Madine Qeier (President), Jaishri Go- paiji, Vickl Mart (Treasurer). Lisa Knop, Patti Lothrop (Secretary), Diane Phaneuf, Estelle Simpson, Helen Urriola, Mary Weber. 148

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Shaolin Sports Club The Shaolin Sports Club represents Chinese Kung-Fu. Members practice movements which are derived from animals, birds, insects, and even the names of the founder of the system. Kung-Fu includes body and mind strengthening, self defense, hand forms and weapons. The club is open to all who are interested. The Shaolin Sports Club members are Chris Abraham, Joe Aguilar, Asad Ali, Greg Brown, Donald Cheng (Founder and President), Bob Chish- lom, Chris Figueroa, Milton Qarcies, Tom Hatfield, Marion Hoo Satt, Paul Leppek, Ivan Lizarralde, Sheila Mag- nus, Tom Manson, Brenda Mazzoni, Tom Robbins (Vice President), Mike Schulte, Pravin Sequeria, James Sheng, Scott Stenman. Their Faculty Advisor is Dr. Rufus Cook. f r 150