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

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More than one hundred years old, the Notre Dame Marching Band is the oldest college band that has been in continuous existence since its organization. The band consists of approximately 300 students from Notre Dame, St. Mary ' s, and Holy Cross. Although a few of the students are music majors, the majority of the members have majors ranging anywhere from Russian to Math. One of the best illustrations of the feeling of family that is strong among band members was their unanimous decision to practice their marching drill out in the rain a few days before classses started. The decision was made so core members would have additional time to rehearse with the new recruits before try outs. I Year In Review

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Copy by Jessica Bradford Photos by Matt Cashore Two of the spring 1 directed the focus of their talks on the need for acceptance of differences within the American society. Dr. Betty Schabazz, widow of Civil Rights activist Malcolm X, lectured on the issue of The Status of Blacks and Women in Today ' s Society. She did, however, diverge from the topic to include all people and how we need to work together to attain equal rights and opportunities for everyone. She looks to a world where you have the right to believe in your ethnic group and not be called a hater. NBC Nightly News anchorman Tom Brokaw addressed the audience at the 1993 Commencement on the need for tolerance of the various cultures which make up American society. I ' m very concerned about how we ' re dividing ourselves up into single-unit groups, stated Brokaw, who is recognized in the media for his excellent coverage of world events. Year In Review

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The beginning of each year is a storm of activities for all students, both upper- classmen and freshmen. Registration and the first day of classes are tiny events compared to buying books and football tickets and surviving moving in and freshmen orientation. For the best student football tickets, you should be the first in line to purchase them. Seniors Steve Senna and Jason Wilson camped out in shifts at the JACC with twelve of their friends to be the first. Jason says that their seats are phenomenal. ..definitely the best! Their group headed up the line 48 hours before tickets went on sale. Due to rainy conditions, they were allowed to go into the JACC for shelter, and, as usual, donuts and coffee were sent over care of Lou Holtz. The Qrafitti Dance is the traditional freshman mixer where frosh run around signing their names and new ND phone numbers on each others ' shirts. Here, Jason is surrounded by girls and already has a list of them to call on his back. Lesli Tavares said she liked the event a lot. When she went to her first class, she recognized faces and felt like she had already met plenty of new friends through freshmen orientation. Year In Review