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

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Mass And Festival Mark 130th Anni versa tie with the Georgetown Hoyas. The game was the Pirates final Big East regu- lar season game. Later in the evening the graduating class of 1961 celebrated its 25th reunion in the Main Lounge of the Student Center. The award winning Pershing Rifles prepare to fire a 21 gun salute as Nonsignor Petillo and Archbishop McCarrick officially open the new dorm with a ribbon cutting ceremony. by MARY GAFFNEY M ore than 1600 stu- dents, parents and alumni convened on campus for the first Uni- versity Day, commemorat- ing the 130th anniversary of Seton Hall. Jane Degnan, coordina- tor of Public and Media Re- lations said, Being this was the first year such a large event has run at Seton Hall, we were delighted at how smoothly the day s ac- tivities took place. The suc- cess of University Day 1986 has laid the foundation for our annual celebration for years to come.” The days events began at 10 a.m. with an All Saints Day Mass celebrated by Archbishop Theodore E. McCarrick. After mass the newly built dormitory. Hew Residence Hall, was official- ly opened with a ribbon cut- ting ceremony that includ- ed a blessing by the Archbishop and a 21 gun salute by the Seton Hall Pershing Rifles. Activities and exhibitions included a petting zoo, a pie eating contest, lawn games, seminars, health screenings and beauty make-overs sponsored by specialists from Revlon. foods and beverages were available throughout the day, and for the sports fan, a highlight soccer game. More than 300 fans jammed the sidelines of Owen T. Carroll field and cheered the Pirates to a 1-1 16 University Day

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The Spirit Continues by MIKE O ' NEILL T he dance floor was packed with close to 300 highly motivated individuals with nothing on their minds but the music. Overhead the lights threw techni-color shadows on the walls, the dance floor and the bodies. The mood created by those in atten- dance was one of complete craziness. For those students lucky enough to be of legal drink- ing age, bay 4 was equipped with an ample number of kegs. A set fee of $4.00 was collected at the door, and the beer supply was regulated by the rugby team, who proved them- selves top notch bar- tenders. Beer was not the only par- ty food available, soda and snacks were also included in the festivities. Like any other mixer, its success is dependent on the amount of students it attracts. By sheer numbers then, the Student Activities Board and the Senior Class are credited with a success. The Galleon photographer And we danced all night to the catches Freshman Christian Tennessee Waltz. (Lou and Frezza crashing the senior mixer. Ralph) Welcome Back Mixer 15

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Students, alumni and children of all ages clown around at Universi- ty Day. Angelo Stio catches the spirit. University Day 17 University Day comes alive with color as students and their fam- ilies join in the fun. KoKomo gets plenty of support from one of his young fans.