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

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Monsignor Petillo and Father Mahon bless the eucharist for the universi- Father Gavin served as one of the many faculty members who helped ty community. celebrate the mass. Traditional Liturgy Begins School Year by DIANA ANDERSON T he early afternoon sun reflected off the stain glass windows of the Immaculate Concep- tion Chapel. Overhead the cloudless blue sky, created a feeling of serenity, and the gentle breeze of a sum- mer day past set the scene for the perfect outdoor mass. The annual Mass of the Holy Spirit was celebrated in early September on the center lawn in honor of the coming academic year and the Catholic faith. The somber procession began on the Chapel steps and led by Monsignor John J. Petillo, made its way across the center lawn to the altar on the grass in front of Mooney Hall. He was accompanied by Rich- ard Liddy, Rector of the Im- maculate Conception Semi- nary and Reverend Dennis Mahon, Director of Planning and Instructional Research. Behind them the seminar- ians and members of Cam- pus Ministry carried Eucha- ristic banners signifying the sacraments. Ed Walsh, Stu- dent Government Vice Pres- ident, had the honor of car- rying the Bible and escorting the Parish Priests to their honored places to the left of the altar. He read from the Book of the Corin- thians, Chapter-12; 1-11. The second reading was presented by Dr. Judy Miller, Director of Afro- American Studies, from the Book of Ephesians Chapter- 4 ; 1 - 16 . During the Eucharistic Procession student leaders bestowed symbolic gifts from their respective cam- pus organizations to Cele- brant Msgr. Petillo. Mem- bers of the Elizabeth Ann Seton Society, banner in hand, led the students down the center aisle to present their gifts. Other clubs who presented their banners were Zeta Chi Rho, Circle K, Commuter Coun- cil, College Republicans, and The Student Activity Board. The Tau Kappa Epsi- lon Fraternity brought up a wooden replica of their crest, the Pershing Rifle Drill Team surrendered a saber and the Galleon Year- book presented a recent copy of the yearbook. This offering, the first ever by students in the schools his- tory will become one of the new traditions here at Se- ton Hall. The Campus Ministry Mu- sical Ensemble, directed by Ed Cooney per formed the Entrance song, Come Holy Ghost, the Offertory song, ' Come to the Water, the Communion song, One Bread, One Body, and the Recessional, ' Sing to the mountains. 12 Mass Of The Holy Spirit

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Incoming Freshmen Sample College Life which are designed to pol- ish their leadership skills and their ability to relate” to those who are new to a college atmosphere. Be- sides guiding each fresh- man through activities, such as registering and making a schedule, the O.A. ' s job is to make every- one feel at home.” Orientation, however is not all work and no play. This year a student activi- ties fair, for student club re- cruitment was added to the agenda. Recreation during the day consists of volley- ball and softball and social- ization at night is in the form of a mixer. After the mixer the university ' s newest members stay in the dormitory in preparation for life as a resident student.” Orientation Assistant, Brian O ' Brian conducts a get acquaint- ed rap session with future un- dergrads in the Main Lounge. by FRANK GENTILE A s the Spring semes- ter winds down, and students prepare themselves for final exams and summer vacation, the Seton Hall staff prepares it- self for a major, annual summer event; Freshmen Orientation. This years pro- gram consists of four, two day sessions spaced throughout the month of June. Orientation is a time for future undergraduates to get acquainted with the campus, peers, and faculty. It is a time for incoming freshmen to see first hand what life at the university is really like. The freshman spend two days on campus under the watchful eyes of student Orientation Assistants, (O.A. ' s), who are chosen for their leadership abilities, as well as their compassion. The O.A. ' s, under the direc- tion of Assistant Vice Pro- vost Wendi Webster-O ' Dell and Sister Catherine Wa- ters, prepare for their posi- tions during a week of train- ing. They attend workshops Back-Frank Gentile, Claudine Carbone, Larry Macaro, Maria Di- Mattia, Dyanne Diemer, Janice Hergert, Chris Stroflf, Betsy Cross, Michele Olsen, Terry Devecka, Michaele Notarangelo. Middle- Larry Blackmon, Alex Cortizo, Frank Ruiz, Debbie Davison, Brian O ' Brian, Tom Mulligan, Bruce Berman, Greg Fath, Kathy Kenne- dy, Rob Cifrodelli. Front-Tony Sallustio, Jeanna-Mar Carriere, Maxie Rivera, Willie Ortiz, Isabel Vinhas, Lucia Tambone, Jill Potts. • Freshman Orientation 11

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Standing room only as students celebrate the Mass of the Holy Spirit. Pershing Rifle members, Robert Ruff and Randy Jouben, present Monsignor Petillo with the sym- bolic commander ' s sabor. t Mass Of The Holy Spirit 13