Salisbury University - Evergreen Yearbook (Salisbury, MD)

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9 1 mtw ■Kul if Ki I L I B HUhtB B sSSp » ' Imm $rW WflmS, 1 jfpfi m IB ■ 1 H m ij «HWm Inw iiWWjl THAT’S A RAW DEAL! Lonie Makell is a little upset over the cards dealt to him at Las Vegas Night, which was held in Ruth Powell. BREAK TIME! Marcus Harley takes time out for a breather. RUTH POWELL DINING HALL HALL! Believe it or not, Wendy Williams enjoys the new atmosphere of the Maryland Room. Dining Hall 19

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YOU FORGOT YOUR I.D.?? No, John Skotez has his and gains entrance to the dining hall through the regular “check-in” procedure. “HEY BUDDY”, Wes Schaefer and Mark Hair are having a friendly discussion in front of Ruth Powell Dining Hall as Rich Grant rushes off to class. PILE IT ON. Rob Crawford helps himself to the salad bar in the Maryland Room. Check It Out It’s the biggest social scene on campus. “That’s where I used to pick up all my girls,” claimed senior George Rakis. Even the walls out in front of the Ruth Powell Dining Hall are clustered by groups of females and males casually checking each other out. Inside those walls the latest gossip of the day floats through the air. If you want to find out what’s going on—the dining hall is the place. In addition to flirting, most people do participate in the actual purpose of the dining hall, eating. “There has been a definite improvement since 1984,” complimented senior Drew Biasotto. Most diners felt that the service offered was outstanding. Senior Tim Haley summed it up, “The dining hall is wonderful and couldn’t be better.” A few complaints were fairly consistent though. For example, Kevin Goode felt that the dining hall was “inefficient with large crowds.” Another common complaint was brought up by his brother, Keith Goode, who thought that the dining hall was “inconsistent— good one night and bad the next.” Overall, the dining hall was trying to please the customer. For instance, the Ruth Powell Student Employee Organization (RPSEO) organized Las Vegas Night. Also, the dining hall committee was established. Students actively participated in decisions made by the dining hall administration in conjuction with Carmen DiSylvestro and Michael Ruane. Comment cards were also available. These did work. For instance Leslie Antkowiak placed a card in the comment box. On this card, she requested that the clock in the Maryland Room should be fixed. Within a day, the clock was fixed. As DiSlyvestro emphasized, “The students don’t realize the power they have.” They seemed to have the power of attraction too. Some like Brian Hinley just enjoyed watching others. But some carried it further and actually met people in the dining hall. Kat Prucnal reminisced, “I’ve met two of my biggest college affairs in the dining hall.” Regardless, the social atmosphere was there. 18 Dining Hall

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Who What When Where How ONE BIG FAMILY. At the tailgate party during Homecoming, Sean Hull attempts to convince his mother to get her picture taken as his sister, father and buddy, considered brother, Jeff Stokez enjoy the fun. “God, it’s sooo hot in here.” “Would you stop bumping into me?” “May I see some I.D.?” These statements were typical of conversation at students’ last resort, but always packed nite club, the Phoenix. People loved to rag on the tiny “sweat box,” yet there was still a line forming around the structure almost every Thursday night. The Phoenix was only one of the several “happening” spots where students let themselves go. There was the fairly new Argyles, off Route 13, and Samantha’s in Ocean City. Samantha’s had the advantage of Brian Chilton, a student who worked Friday and Saturday nights as bouncer. Whether they had to use connections like this or simply show up, students always asked where, how, who, when, and what. Where did they really like to party? Hazel, Smith, Maryland, and Light streets were well known for their many wild parties; not only by the students, but by the “authorities” as well. “I love it,” said senior Mark Hair with a sarcastic tone, “when you go and pay $2.00 and you can’t get to the keg and then the party gets busted!” Agata Liszkowska, a graduate student and occupant of a house on Hazel Street commented that, “We’ve had all sorts of high school kids and other people asking if they could borrow our house to hold a party because people like to come here.” Senior Lee Ann Mills said of parties, “I’m always looking for a good one— we need more frat parties.” (Hear that guys!?) Many memorable parties took place right in the dorms. This seemed like a good idea to senior Jimmy Zeitler who feels, “All parties should be held on campus so no one has to drink and drive.” Sophomore Eric Nurmi recalled his teddy bear beating him up one Thursday. The odd part is, the next day, he had a black eye to show for it! Jeff Stokez, a senior, enjoyed “having parties at 2:30 and drinking cooking wine.” There was good news for Stokez: freshman Laurie Pelzer enjoyed “going to parties at 2:30 and drinking cooking wine.” Freshman Patty Walter, who lived at PGH, said, “It’s best partying at PGH because we break all the rules and don’t care!” So, that’s where they partied. Who did they like to party with? Sophomore Dawn Cone feels, “The best parties were the ones with just someone special,” while her friends Tigest Michaels and Stephanie C. Smith added, “and our special guests Ron Bacardi and Mr. Seagramm.” Likewise, freshman Jay Smith said, “The best parts of partying are Jim and Jack.” Well, now that that’s clear, when did they like to party? Most people found Thursday, Friday, and Saturday to be the best times to party. John Arnam, however, feels, “The best time to party is when the moon is full.” (One may consider this to be a warning for Arnam’s friends—get your silver bullets ready!) As for parties in general, Debbie Dinoto stated, “I’m an authority on parties—everyone should have one at least once a year.” Ironically enough, I Dinoto happens to be the Area Director of the Twin Towers. So, parties seemed quite popular, but there was one request from junior Dave Tang, “Please, no more Halloween parties at the rugby house!!” As for what went on at college parties, it pretty much depended on personal preference. Tim Leb and Pat McCluskey me rely stated, “We catch our buzz.” Ah, so that’s what went on. Perhaps it is best to end here, bulJ not without a final word and knod of the head from senior Waddell Wright, “One for the road.” ■ ! 20 Parties