University of Notre Dame - Dome Yearbook (Notre Dame, IN)

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Commencing the Celebration fin Rlumnus Is Born Graduation at Notre Dame is not at all like one would expect it to be. Who would believe that an event of such importance at a univer- sity with the tradition and formal at- mosphere of Notre Dame would be one big celebration, complete with beach balls, bubbles, and funny hats? The whole week-long process is a time for students to celebrate. From the first days of Senior Week when many students take mini-vacations to Chicago or Lake Michigan right up through the actual ceremony, the at- mosphere is not one of seriousness or formality, but one of joyous celebra- tion. Even one of the most solemn events of the week, the Seniors ' last trip to the Grotto, is an opportunity for happiness. Students reflect on the many happy times they have spent under the Golden Dome and recall the friendships made here that have played such an important part in their lives. It is not an easy time, however, as the memories clash with the realization that those days are ANOTHER PERFECT PERFORMANCE. Mem- bers of Shenanigans pooled their talent to put on an- other extraordinary show during Senior Week. PRESIDENT AND PRESIDENT. President Theo- dore Hesburgh, President Napoleon Duarte and Reverend Edward Malloy open the celebration in a spirit of patriotism. 18 Graduation quickly coming to an end. A partylike atmosphere reigns for most of the week. Students relive the days of tailgaters at the annual Senior Picnic. A cocktail party lets students celebrate their accomplishments with their parents and lets parents share their pride with their children. Good times are remembered, stories are told, laughs are shared. The Baccalaureate Mass is a chance to celebrate in a different way. In the same building where students began their lives at Notre Dame (Continued on page 21) ALL IN THE FAMILY. Graduation is an event for the entire family; great entertainment is provided to keep everyone excited and busy.

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tften ble ari ; Then real- r, !,we stop ind K IIBl walk on water. Well, actually, we can walk across the snow and ice of St. Mary ' s Lake. How does snow football at 1:00 in the morning sound? We search for a cure for spring fever. Skipping classes and getting tan should remedy this sickness. If not, An Tostal usual- ly does the trick. Because we expe- rience different types of weather we are able to do a variety of activities. At last I ' m a senior! When we reach our fourth year at Notre Dame every event becomes special. For seniors, whose days at Notre Dame are numbered, time becomes - precious. The last SYR, the last home game, and even the last dining hall meal all become cherished moments. Graduating and facing the real world become the next challenges. The sen- iors spend a lot of time reflecting on the past. Before long we find that time really does fly. We realize that the time we spend can help us develop into better people. We learn a lot by being with and helping others, but there is time for each of us to be alone, too. For peace and solitude, we travel to the Grotto, and reflect on our lives. Col- lectively, we try to make the most of the time we have at Notre Dame. Un- fortunately, not all of our time is well spent. All of us have our share of sad, unhappy times. It is at this time we seek the comfort of our friends. Often we share tender moments in the com- pany of a close friend. In our time, we catch a glimpse of what our future holds for us. Someday we can look back and say that at Notre Dame we had the times of our lives. -Ronald Almiron ATTACK OF THE ABOMINABLE CAVEMAN. Sophomore Pete Pellegrino is assaulted by Tom Vas- ti during a snow football game out on North Quad. THE AEROBICS GOD. Dave Martin proves to a mostly female class that with a little time and deter- mination, men can also increase flexibility. Photos by Paul Pahoresky Times Of Our Lives 17

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DUARTE DAYS. President Napoleon Duarte gives a presentation on the trials and tribulations that face today ' s young leaders. SAY A PRAYER FOR ME NOW. Seniors and their families visit the Grotto to thank the Lord for the blessings of the past four years. BLESSINGS. In a traditional and solemn point in the ceremony. Father Theodore Hesburgh blesses the American flag. SENIOR MOUSEKETEER REAPPEARS! After years of seclusion. Paul Sherman proudly displays that he ' s a mouseketeer who has made it big. Graduation 19