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

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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

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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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