Seton Hall University - Galleon Yearbook (South Orange, NJ)

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roof. No one was hurt in either fire. Fire engines were heard again in May as two “suspicious” fires damaged the graphics lab in the communication department, destroying the Setonian ' s filing cabinets (but not its files!) The first annual Mr. Seton Hall contest was held March 19, 1982. Several Seton Hall men strutted their stuff on stage to a packed audience in the Pub. Nick Hartman was crowned the first Mr. SHU. The Class of ’83’s last year was marked by disagreements over the location of graduation when the administration suggested it might be moved to the Garden State Arts Center, Homdel. For years, the campus chapel bell had tolled while the seniors received their diplomas on the steps of the Science Building. This tradition was to end. One of the main reasons the administration cited was the inclement weather, during the 1982 graduation. However, protests from the students soon brought graduation back on campus. Students felt they had spent four years at (Top left) Nick Hartman was hailed the first Mr. SHCI, March 19, 1982. (Bottom left) Danny Callandrillo, Third-Team-All- American captured the hearts of many fans with his warmth on and off the court. (Center left) The bell did toll for the Class of ’83 when graduation was kept on campus. (Center right) Dr. Edward R. D’Alessio, the second lay president addressed the ’83 graduates. (Top right) Even though students got soaked on the senior week cruise, spirits were high. (Bottom right) During the 1980-81 school year. Women’s Residence Hall was opened to men as well as women and was renamed West Residence Hall. 16

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The Days: Four Years Go? Communication valued at $2,000 was taken. Two weeks later, two video display terminals worth $7,600 were also taken for a grand total of $9,600. After the communication department’s T.V. studio collapsed in early March, the administration allocated about $180,000 for the new studio. The request came from a large group of communication majors who threatened to withdraw from the university if immediate action was not taken. Southside Johnny partied with a sell-out crowd in Walsh Gym on Oct. 19, 1980. Although some students waited up to four hours on line for tickets, Southside Johnny made it worth their while with the sounds from Asbury Park. Sophomore year was hectic and swept by quickly and the Class of ’83 was more than half way through their college career. D’Alessio was inaugurated as president on the 125th Anniversary of the school. However, the year was filled with resignations, destruction on campus and some good innovations. Students were greeted in September with a new security force in addition to a computerized phone system. Women’s Residence Hall was opened to men and was renamed West Residence Hall. Edward Manigan, resigned as head football coach for “personal reasons.” Under his guidance, the football squad had survived as a Division III team after leading Seton Hall to the National Football Championship in the early ’70s. Manigan cited the school’s “lack of commitment to the football program” as the primary reason for his resignation. However, basketball remained the sport that drew crowds and got the fans riled up at games. Coach Bill Raftery shocked everyone when he announced his resignation on November 3, 1982, after 11 years with the Pirates. Raftery was temporarily replaced by Horace “Hoddy” Mahon for the 1981-82 season. The team had one of its best opening seasons, winning nine of their first 10 games. Fans and sports writers wanted Seton Hall to “Sign Hoddy Now,” as permanent coach. The mystery of who would head the basketball team for the 1982-83 season was solved on April 5: former Wagner College coach, Peter J. Carlesimo, replaced Mahon. However, the coaching changes did not dull Dan Callandrillo’s magic on the court. He was Third-Team-AII-American and captured the hearts of many fans with his warmth and talent on and off the court. Fires swept through many of the buildings on campus during the latter part of the school year. The former St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church was destroyed on March 19. The church had been used by Seton Hall Seminarians since 1976. Even though the residential building attached to the church was hardly damaged, 32 seminarians moved to Boland Hall for the remainder of the year. The din of the fire engines soon returned to campus eight days later. The top floor of Bayley Hall was damaged by an electrical fire which destroyed the Student Development Center and caused severe damage to the (Top left) Edward Manigan resigned as football coach due to “personal reasons.” (Top, right) Hoddy Mahon became acting coach after Bill Raftery’s (center) resignation. Even though fans chanted “sign Hoddy now,” P.J. Carlesimo (Bottom left) was made permanent coach. 15

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the university and they wanted to graduate on campus. A perfect culmination to four years at Seton Hall was Senior Week. Monday, May 16 seniors checked into West Residence Hall, and then headed off for a cruise off the shore of Brielle. Even though it rained and the sea was rough, the seniors had a good time. A mixer was also held that night. The fun continued on Tuesday with a faculty administration picnic and a trip to Atlantic City, that evening. Wednesday was left open so everyone would have enough time to get ready for the prom that evening at the Parsippany Hilton. Thursday began with a champagne brunch and a scavenger hunt in South Orange Village. The academic awards ceremony was held that evening. The Baccalaureate Mass was held at 5:30 p.m. and a reception followed in the Galleon Room on Friday. Finally, the awaited day: graduation came and went just as quickly as the four years at Seton Hall. The Class of ’83’s graduation will always be remembered in Seton Hall history since President Reagan was the main guest of honor. Pearl Bailey and Gary Nardino, president of the television division for Paramount Pictures were the other honorary Doctor of Law recipients. After cheers from the crowd, Bailey sang ‘‘Hello Dolly” acappella. As she began singing “Let’s Break Bread Together,” four helicopters arrived carrying the presidential entourage. President Reagan gave a moving address and received cheers from the graduates at certain points in the speech. The class of ' 83’s years ended in style. 17