Gonzaga University - Spires Yearbook (Spokane, WA)

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May the gap between us be only the time it takes us to meet Then there were the SpurOGrams for Valentines Day . . . delivered read aloud, or sung at the Cog, and anything goes. The collection for the American Cancer Society in early spring, solicited from local businesses. And there was Gon- zaga's Democratic Mock Convention of March 17-19, in Kennedy Pavilion, which the Spurs ushered at as well. Apart from these, there was the standard labor required of the Spurs by the Gonzaga and Spokane Community. They ushered at plays and basketball games, and served at Faculty- Administrations social functions. Not all was work, though. Spurs hosted the St. joseph's children to the circus at the Coliseum, and treated the Knights to a spaghetti dinner at the Cat House. At Christ- mas, they were treated to a Party by their advisor, Joan Codd, and her husband. ln February, Founder's Day brought the annual party for all the G.U. Spurs in the Spokane area. Be- ing Secret Spur Sisters to the Knights ended in a surprise breakfast at Sambos and red roses from their favorite Knights. Undoubtedly one of the most important events of the year was the group's decision to break from the National Spurs. The general consensus was that the group could function more effectively as an independent service organization. ln November, then, they became lntracollegiate Spurs, joining the lntracollegiate Knight in independence. Late March, and early April involved selection and initia- tion of new Spurs for 72-73. Dosey-doing and swing your partner were familiar calls heard at the early morn- ing Resurrection Shuffle, sponsored by the '71-'72 Spurs as their last activity of the year. The new Spurs and new Knights will begin their year ushering at graduation in May. A gap, in the literal sense of the word, is 21 break in COHUH- uity, a separation in space. lt's sorriewhat inimical state of affairs, as indicated by our society's infamous examples the 'generation gap' and the seemingly ever present 'communica- tion gap.' But here at Gonzaga G.A.P. is nothing to be feared, for it represents a great effort on the part of the GU

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School Relations Department and G.A.P. They were struck close at heart by two dif- ferent accidents involving a couple of their fellow Knights, and they assisted in raising money to cover hospital expenses exempted by insurance, in perhaps their finest effort of the year they raised over S1400 to insure the recovery of those seriously injured. Selling books, helping the Spurs with children from St. Joseph's, and providing gen- eral information and protection at Gonzaga's Mock Democratic Convention would seemingly complete an analysis of their accomplishments. But not really, for the Knights wanted not so much to serve the campus in doing the trivia anyone could perform, but aspired to establish a feeling of camaraderie throughout Gonzaga. They wished to leave an air of friendliness that wouldn't die, but would linger for years. This lasting effect is what they hoped to give Gonzaga, and it is for this that the Knights are to be remembered. Freshman orientation was a week of novelty and discovery not only for GU's fresh- men, but also for the Spurs. They, with the Knights, met freshmen at airports, bus and train terminals, and the dorms. They carted baggage and furniture, gave directions and information, and served at the Presidential Reception. Their activity covered more ground than this, however, proving to be a year of work and fun for the Spurs. Registration meant eight hours daily of working at the various stations, as well as guiding the lost and confused.'Early in the year, they sold 'ASoft Touch cards, and netted approximately S4-50.00 for various charities, service projects and institutions. Spurs kept the tradition on Halloween and spent the evening trick-or-treating with the children from St. Joseph's Childrens Home. Spurs and Knights also collected for UNICEF that night and were able to donate 3250.00 to that organization. During the Thanksgiving and Christmas season Spurs purchased groceries for a needy family in the Spokane area and collected clothing for the Northwest Neighborhood Center. Q. 5, li X g gi is Pa 'Zi ti ri K

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community to bring things together, to eliminate the barriers between various elements of the society through constructive activity and service. Action is the byword for GAP fthe popular abbreviation for the Gonzaga Action Programl and 175-200 students prove it through involvement in any of the group's seven main programs or their subsidiaries. The local chapter of the Washington Association for Retarded Children represents a major thoroughfare for Gonzaga interest. Some students help man the offices, while others participate in a Saturday recreational program training retarded children in the fundamentals of body control. Besides developing basic skills, this coaching prepared the youngsters for the annual Special Olympics fan athletic competition patterned after the international Olympicsj. Still other GUers are working as teacher aides. GAP established Inland Empire Recycling as a means of raising money for WARE lWashington Association for Retarded Childrenl. Over 510,000 was grossed last year from the project which benefits Spokane, as well, viewed from an ecological standpoint. Our aim is to centralize all recycling in Spokane, admits Steve Leveroni, director of GAP, also a member of the WARE Board of Directors. Plans for a campus recycling center to be handled by the Knights in the making. Attempts to alleviate the immense chasms often encountered along the educational highway are exemplified by GAP's tutorial services, perhaps the organization's most successful program. At St. ,loseph's Home, not only do Gonzaga students help children in their studies, but they act as big brothers and sisters, showing the kids special interest, taking them to sports events, the circus, and the likeg occasionally even bringing them to dinner on campus. Other students tutor English and Math at St. Aloysuis School. The major tutoring effects of GAP are performed by students under the direction of the Red Cross, which is trying to centralize all tutoring activity in Spokane. Tutors referred to Mrs. Mary Toms, coordinator of the program by GAP, are assigned a student from one of the local schools. juniors and seniors work as juvenile probationers at state-run correctional facilities. Like the volunteers at St. Joseph's, they serve as big brothers and sisters as well as tutors. The generation gap poses no problem at the Senior Citizen's Center. GUers donate time and energy helping with office work, ushering, entertaining, and just plain friendly visiting. Babysitting is another service of GAP, not one of its most successful undertakings. The group did maintain two steady jobs this year, however. Still, people in need are of primary concern to GAP. That's the all-encompasing purpose for the Environment and Community Improvement Program. When an elderly lady's yard needed cleaning, GAP did the job. When a family on welfare had to move from one house to another, GAP was there to lend a hand. When the time came for the move from the old Sacred Heart Hospital to the new one, GAP provided the manpower, 280 volunteers. Sometimes human services are not enough, not practical, or not available. For such cases, GAP has been allocated a limited financial aid fund from ASGU. Some of this money has been used to support the Indian Club to pay the moving expenses from here to Seattle for a family on welfare. GAP is this everything that the word does not imply: its motto supplies an appropriate summation: May the gap between us be only the time it takes us to meet. Unusually housed, submerged, or cornered in precarious niches of our campus there is an organization to help keep us informed in key areas influencing our lives: the Bulletin, published every other week, or when it develops enough printable news, is composed of editorials, news sports, and assorted interesting events that take place on campus. Seldom does it wander out into the real world surrounding Gonzagakbut it does a fine job of covering the issues that concern most students. written by- Mike M unhall Cathy Willis photographed by- Gordon Hickey Y 4