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

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FOUR PLAY on the sidelines to stir up Notre Dame spirit during the SMU game. Irish Bond Shows Spirit! Saturday mornings in South Bend are rare- ly full of energy and excitement — u nless it is the day of a Notre Dame home football game. Alumni and fans converge on the campus to be a part of the festivities. Contributing to the spir- it of the crowd is the sound of Notre Dame ' s Marching Band. The Band of the Fighting Irish plays all of the traditional Notre Dame songs along with arrangements of contemporary tunes during its pre-game, halftime and post-game presenta- tions. The enthusiasm of the band members as they perform on the field carries over to the 60,000 Irish supporters in the stands. Provid- ing the driving force behind fan spirit, Notre Dame ' s Marching Band shakes down the thun- der with each performance. -Anne lacono BEAT MAKERS. Drummers John Kraft (above) and Kevin Cronin (left) enjoy themselves both on the field and on the stdelines- Student Life 21

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Pageantry ROTC Commanders The Best of the Best Lying on the outskirts of campus is a building which houses the Reserve Officer ' s Training Corps of Notre Dame. Here, classes on military tactics and leadership are offered for the Irish cadets. Although the building may not be in the center of campus. ROTC at Notre Dame is still highly visible. A much higher proportion of students is involved in it here than at most other universities. Students who rise to the top leadership positions in their units have earned high honor and respect. For 1986-1987, the Army Battalion Commander was Joseph Schweninger. Heading the Naval Detachment was John Abitabilo, while Scott Brenton led the Air Force unit. Each of these men has achieved a top leadership position in one of the nation ' s outstanding ROTC programs. -Anne lacono A COMMANDING TRIO Commanders Joesph Schwen- inger. John Abitabilo. and Scott Brenton pose before the fountain dedicated to ND alumni who died in wars. A Tall Order A group of tall men dressed in ancient Irish garb represents one of Notre Dame ' s most unique traditions. These men are members of the Irish Guard, a unit which marches with the Notre Dame Band. In addition to meeting a height require- ment, the Guardsmen are expected to be excel- lent marchers. Their impressive uniforms make them an imposing sight as they lead the Band onto the field. Usually, the Guard marches and accents GUARD CROSSING. The Irish Guard turn a corner as formations of the Band as the musicians they lead the band across the campus towards the stadium play. But the Guardsmen take center stage on game day. during the post-game show of each Notre Dame football win. During the Band ' s performance the Irish Guard dances the Victory Clog in celebration of the team ' s success. The Guard brings a bit of old Ireland to our modern day ' celebration. -Anne lacono A LINE UP The bright midday sun reflects off of the color- ful uniforms of the Irish Guard while they march onto the field of Notre Dame Stadium before the game. 20 Student Life

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A LITTLE LIGHT READING Junior Ann Shipman studies in the newly-redecorated Miami Room. A New Look College life is not just studying. Somewhere between all those class hours and time spent on assignments, students find spots in their sched- ule to relax. And one of the prime hangouts on campus is the newly- remodeled LaFortune Student Center. Notre Dame students had complained for years that the old LaFor- tune was inadequate as a major college student center. Minor renova- tions had been made in the past, but in early 1986 work was begun on a complete overhaul of the facility, including the construction of an addi- tion to the building. By the time classes started in the fall, the new exteri- or was evident. On the inside, student organizations were slowly being allowed into their new offices. The lounge areas were brightened by fresh paint and new furniture, providing a pleasant atmosphere to study or relax. To satisfy hunger pangs, the Huddle was reopened shortly before Christmas break with an expanded menu and dining area. Complementing this was the new ice cream shop in the basement, surrounded by other stores offering stu- dent services. LaFortune had truly become a center for student life. •Anne lacono THIS CONE ' S FOR YOU. Julie Bruce serves up ice cream to hungry patrons in the Sweet Shop in the LaFortune base- ment. ► Photos by Paul Pahoresky 22 Student Life