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

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D ayers Achieve The National Football League Draft made its 1988 draft picks on April 24 and April 25. The selection pool was short on quarterbacks, but plentiful in receivers, low in defensive line- men, but full with prime defensive backs. Auburn linebacker Aundray Bruce, chosen by the Atlanta Falcons, was the first player drafted. The picks following Bruce included Smith, a defensive-end from Nebraska, Blades, a free-safety from Miami, Gruber, an offensive- tackle from Wisconsin, and Dixon, a free-safety from Oklahoma. Quarterbacks were shunned until the third round. Football fans everywhere anxiously awaited the Los Angeles Raiders first draft pick. The Raiders ' losing season had given them their highest first round draft picks in recent years. When their turn came, team officials made Notre Dame ' s seventh Heisman Trophy win- ner, Tim Brown, the number six draft choice of 1988. Four other Notre Dame stars were chosen to compete in the NFL. Cedric Figaro was drafted by the San Diego Chargers, Chuck Lanza became a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Tom Rehder was selected by the New England Patriots, and Brandy Wells by the Cincinnati Bengals. Reggie Ward, who was not selected in the initial draft, played for the Minnesota Vi- kings during the pre-season, and later finished in the Canadian Football League. -Erin Macher WE KNOW HIM ! Notre Dame ' s Tim Brown accepts his Heisman trophy. This award, which recognizes him as the leading player in the 1987 season, also made him a popular candidate in the NFL draft. Associated Press Photos APRIL MAY • Airliner Loses Roof • Abu-Jihad Murdered • Hijacking

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■N With final exam.s just around the corner. An Tostal gave many students the opportunity to let loose one last time before school ended. Through all of April the campus was filled with a veritable plethora of events for students to enjoy. WTiether listening to the driving bop sounds of one of the nation ' s top jazz groups at the 30th Collegiate Jazz Festival, or debating policy is- sues at the Mock National Convention, or attend- ing Senior Formal, or getting caught up in a wacky event during An Tostal, April was the month for fun. The week-long activities of An Tostal started off with the awarding of the Nicky O ' Sullivan WATCH IT WIGGLE, SEE IT SHIMMER. Two students vent their frustrations during An Tostal ' s Jello Wrestling at St. Mary ' s. IS HE SMILING? It ' s hard to tell whether this poor soul really likes whipped cream orjust lost a bet. Either way. An Tostal 88 will bring back fond memories for him. ward at the Golf Tournament on TimiO . Wicked Wednesday saw the Slam Dunk Contest, and on Thirsty Thursday came the Jello-Wrestling Contest. Frivolous Friday had the infamous Keg Toss and, of course. Cow Chip Throwing, while Sunny Sat- urday came sioshmg through with the Mud Volleyball Finals and the Balloon Toss. Serene Sunday wrapped it all up with Bookstore Bas- ketball Finals, where the Adworks Allstars stole the show. Students all across the campus participated in the week-long events, and Gra- ham Chapman, of Monty Python fame, capped off the week with a performance at St. Mary ' s O ' Laughlin Auditorium. An Tostal, Notre Dame ' s birth-rite of Spring, made April under the Dome fun in the sun for everyone. -Kevin A. Keane Slam Dunk Contest • Graham Chapman • Dating Game •Twister • APRIL BEHIND BARS is not an ideal way to have a good time, but this student seems to be enjoying himself during oneof An Tostal ' s fun-filled events. MUD PIE WAS THE FLAVOR OF THE DAY for these four Notre Dame students. With pillows in hand , tbe battle for king of the board ensued. While some spectators preferred to stay high and dry. Mud Pillow Fights in White Field were another event during the week-long events of An Tostal. THE SHOT IS UP AND ITS ... The world may never know-but the Adworks All- stars were Bookstore Basketball Champions this year. They were led by ex-Notre Dame center, Gary Voce and last year ' s Mr. Bookstore, John Buscher. A record number of teams (666) competed In conditions the mailmen don ' t deliver In during this month-long tournament. It was a quest to see who would lay claim to the school ' s most prestigious non- varsity crown. All the President ' s Men II, Off the Glass, The Ministers of Pain, and Chicken Heads were just sone of the teams which took a shot at 1 . Senior Sean Cullinan was named Mr. Bookstore for his outstanding tournament play.

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-frf Writer ' s Strike • Nicaraguan Cease-Fire • Soviet Pullout • APRIL MAY BLOWN AWAY- On April 30, 1988, a roof was torn off an Aloha Airlines jet during a flight. Pilot Robert Schornstheimer was able to safety land the aircraft, saving the lives of his passengers. Tragically, one of the crew nrtembers was sucked from the plane in midair. THE AGONY OF DEFEAT acccurately summed up the early season for the Baltimore Orioles, who set the American and major league records for most consecutive losses during tfte month of April. League champions in previous years, the 1 988 Orioles seemed to have a knack for snatching defeat from the jaws of victory FRANCOIS MITTERAND was reelected to the presidency of France after a run-off election. He appointed a moderate Socialist, Michel Rochard, as his new Premier. WEDOINGBELLS rang for Luis and Maria of Sesame Street to the joy of millions of children and adult fans of the popular and educational children ' s television series after nirseteen years. The wedding was a first for the program, but will it be a last? Keep watching!