Pratt Institute - Prattonia Yearbook (Brooklyn, NY)

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WHO’S WHO on CAMPUS BOB THE ELEVATOR MAN: He’s the guy in the Main Building who greets you with a warm “Hello” or an irritated ““Who rang twice?”’ DENISE ALLEYNE: She’s the house mother of Willoughby Dorm. The form- er Miss New York, Denise was forced to relinquish her crown when explicit photos were discovered of her posing alongside an inflatable Paul Newman doll. GUISEPPE SANFILIPO (a.k.a. Joe Philips): One of Pratt’s Foundation drawing instructors, Joe was miraculous- ly transformed into an Italian a few years back merely by visiting Rome. ESTELLE HOROWITZ: She’s the Chief Shop Steward for Local 1460-UFTC, and also a darn good economics instructor. However, she had complained that in 20 years, yearbook editors always seemed to pass her by. Well, not this year, Toots! THE PHOTO TECHNICIANS: Re- member them? They complained when you asked to sign out equipment, and considered it a special favor to answer a question. GILES AURELLI: He’s the chairperson of not one, but two departments. Both industrial and interior design students try to keep pace with his energetic, dedicated leadership. If God had a question, Giles would know the answer. JOHN NEVINS: As the saying goes “All work and no play makes Johnny a dull boy.’ Thus, one of Mr. Nevins favorite pastimes is packing a tall boy in a discreet brown bag, finding an obscure corner on campus, and hiding out from his boss all day. It’s no secret that John is one of Physical Plants hardest workers. DR. ELEANOR BAUM: She’s living proof that engineers are not all boring, conservative, or male. In addition to being the first woman to teach engineering at Pratt, Eleanor is the only female engi- neering dean in the United States. JOHN SNYDER: This man is full of it! Full of bubbling, creative energy, that is. Currently assistant professor for the Media Department, John’s enthusiasm always runs overtime. EVA BARRETT: She eases the initial pain of programming for classes, with a quick wit and a smile. A real rarity, Eva is one Pratt employee who’s both friendly and efficient. EARTHA FROM THE MAILROOM: Have you ever seen the Speedy Gonzalez cartoon where Speedy is visited by his cousin Slowpoke Rodriguez... OSCAR SANTANA: He’s the short order cook behind the counter at the P.I. Shop. Oscar holds the Guinness World Record for the number of times the same question has been asked—“What can I get for you, my friend?” YOLANDA PETRILLE: She’s the token attendant at the Clinton-Washington sub- way station. A reformed bag lady, Yolan- da now calls the glass booth home, leaving only to grab a bite at Luigi’s or to urinate in the stairwell. JOHN FANTANO: He’s the cigar- chomping assistant manager of the Pratt bookstore. It’s his sworn duty to body tackle and frisk any attractive young co- ed who he suspects might be thinking of shoplifting.

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e “I came to Pratt because it was and is a symbol of achievement” ¢ “My paranoid roommate’s gay lovers” ¢ “The pigeons” e “The few students who had the guts to step outside of their apartments long enough to say hello” ¢ “At least we havea campus. Look at the drab conditions of S.V.A. or Parsons” ¢ “Passalaqua was the most inspiring and dedicated instruc- tor I’ve known” e “T’ll forever remember Dave Passalaqua because he always wears the same outfit”? ¢ “Why did they pave only part of the pathway across campus? Instead of putting up the Student Union canopy, they could have eliminated the mud bowl near the boiler room” ¢ “Roman Vishniac, a remarkable man” ¢ “The controversy over the murder of Anne Pfreundschuh” ¢ “Being charged for repairs (graffitti in the stairwells, $1300) and the repairs never being made”’ e “Concerts in the city and BAM” e “The energy, excitement, and creativity of the students” ¢ “Working into the night with The Honeymooners, Star Trek, and The Twilight Zone” ¢ “The dirty floors and broken equipment” “Father Perry ringing the bell before each mass” ® “How only half of my humanities class returns after the ten minute break” ¢ “I like the fact that there’s no 13th floor in Willoughby, but if there were, that’s where I’d live” ¢ “Buying TV Guide every week at El Pepino even though I don’t have time for wasting in front of the tube” © “Pre- ferring the ‘F’ to the ‘A’ train because the riders seem less prone to violence” ¢ “I wish Baron Storrey would return for one more semester. I like his illustrations almost as much as the way he spells his name” ¢ “The symphony of 2:00 a.m. garbage trucks” ¢ “Eating Luigi’s pizza after every trip back from the city” ¢ “I decided to come to Pratt because they accepted me on very short notice” ° “Gerry Contreras really seems to care about his students” ¢ “Taking in Society of Illustrators shows? L WE CAN YOU DRAW TIPPY? If so, you may be eligible for one of our many scholarships! We’re giving out thousands of dollars in free tuition to those of you who can draw our lovable little pup. Located in the heart of Manhattan, our world-renowned school has placed graduates into all areas of commercial art. Do you have what it takes to be one of us? Simply draw Tippy with crayon or magic marker. You may improve him if you wish, or copy as is. But please, no tracings! Send before midnight tonight (along with $50 examination fee) and we’ll let you know if you have enough talent to be a paying student at our presti- gious school. You can draw, why not try? ] School of Visual Arts J) i 209 East 23rd Street i] | New York, N-Y. 10010 a ] [ ] Yes! Here’s my $50! Please tell me i | if | have any future in commercial art. a i | B Name i | Address | | City | § State Zip ) | | | | 5 al 23

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ea — ————— JUDY NYLEN: She’s the director of the career guidance office. Students cry on Judy’s shoulder asking for advice on how to earn a living as an artist, without ending up painting pretty landscape pictures for Holiday Inn lobbies. PAUL HEYER: He’s the dashing Dean of the School of Architecture. Paul is also a highly sought after male model, baring his considerable talent for the centerfolds of both Progressive Architecture and Playgirl. CONRAD MILSTER: In addition to keeping the power plant humming, Con- rad is the Dr. Dolittle of Brooklyn. His favorite pastime is to relax in the company of feline friends, and engage in lively con- versation over a bowl of 7Jender Vittles. CELESTE NEWTON: She’s the head circulation clerk in the library. Known as the ‘‘female Don Rickles?’ there’s never a dull moment with Celeste afoot. If she had an agent; she’d be playing librarian conventions across the tri-state area. JEFF KESSLER: He’s the guy who co- ordinates student activities, orientation, and the annual yearbook. MARY RIESER: She’s the student activi- ties secretary who coordinates Jeff Kes- sler’s annual haircut. JOHN GILLESPIE: The big man on cam- pus with a small amount of patience. John’s in charge of the copy center at Phys- ical Plant, but also moonlights as a stunt double for Jabba the Hutt. . when he stumbled around the Bowery clutching a bottle of cheap rum. Jack Minkoff changed his luck one day after he wandered into traffic and was struck by a Pratt personnel director. During three months of hospitalization, Jack recovered fully and stayed off hard liquor. Because of his background in human suffering, he was appointed Chairperson of the Department of Social Sciences. Years ago, Pratt turned a near-fatal accident into the biggest break Jack Minkoff ever got. Pratt Institute LOOK HOW FAR YOU CAN GO AT PRATT 200 Willoughby Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11205