Gonzaga University - Spires Yearbook (Spokane, WA)

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AS.G.U. is like a constellation of individuals each doing their own administrative functions and keeping each other sane

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A.S.G.U.'s finances this year were handled by Dennis Vanairsdale. According to Rose,' he kept us not only solvent, but got a clean bill of health from the auditor. Still, nobody's perfect. He and Rose lfor lack of something better to do?l decided to go to some meetings being held in Pocatello, Idaho. After driving 15 hours on Idaho roads to get there on time, they found they were there a day early! And what does one do in Pocatello, Idaho when one is there a day early? Pete Schweda handled entertainment this year for A.S.G.U. The various concerts and dances were handled through his committee. The flicks this year are handled through this department, with Pepe Albe a movie chairman. Movie fans on campus this year saw such greats as Midnight Cowboy, 200l Space Odyssey, Butch Cassidy, and others. When Gonzaga's favorite day rolls around, A.S.G.U. has a hand in that too. Part of St. Patrick's dayls traditional festivities is the Brawl. The annual dance and talent show and whatever else happens at the Cog that night is under the auspices of the student government. The keg, which A.S.G.U. was to award to the dorm with the best talent, Went solely to the talented Kevin Countryman and his shoulder blades. His indescribable act with his shoulder blades gained the loudest applause from onlookers. Greg Herscholt and Don Fitzpatrick were M.C.'s for the show. But the Brawl wasn't the only attraction that weekend. With the help of A.S.G.U., Gonzaga participated in the Mock Democratic Convention. The simulation was the brainstorm of G.U. Political Science prof Dr. Dennis Riley. Kennedy Pavilion was the site of the two day ordeal. John Timm Q1 sa , Vw we -5 ,, , aw JH A es,

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served as Convention manager. Several hundred students from several northwestern colleges participated, going through the nomination processes. Senator George McGovern was their pick as presidential candidate, and Shirley Chisolm was their choice as vice-president. The official procedures, security guards, and the excitement gave the convention an aura of the real thing. ln light of its main purpose-to educate-the convention was termed quite successful according to its organizers and manager John Timm. They hope to hold the convention every four years, prior to each presidential convention. Several other committees and organizations are under the auspices of A.S.G.U. They include The Academic Affairs Committee, The Publications Board, The Kennedy Athletic Pavilion Board, Teacher Evaluation, Third World Committee. There is also the class Council, which is comprised of the class presidents and vice presidents. At the beginning of this year, there were obvious conflicts of personality, said Rose Gangle of her staff. But when we're out of office we can all tie one on together. And we can be proud to say that we all did our jobs really well. written by- Marj Humphrey Anne Miles photographed by- Bill Daimond