University of Pittsburgh - Owl Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 360 of the 1989 volume:

1989 PANTHER PRINTS University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, Pa. 15260 Volume 84 2 Table of Contents 4 Introduction 24 Student Life 82 College of General Studies 96 Sports 152 Organizations 196 Greeks 222 Academics 246 Seniors 308 Commuters Residents 330 Patrons 332 Advertising 344 Closing 352 Acknowledgements A s freshmen, we enter these “hallowed” halls with a little bit of fear, but high hopes and expectations. We have read through pamphlets and booklets with the glorious Cathedral of Learning towering on the front covers. Colorful and vivid images flood through our minds of “the college experience.” Jon Anderson photo 4 Introduction By the time the dreaded “sophomore slump” hits (which is usually around the second term of the Freshman year) college might not seem so colorful anymore. Another year. Same old thing. After a while, college life starts to seem a little dull and gray. That’s understandable. Registration nightmares, bookstore lines, sports seasons come and gone. We become caught up in the routine of college life and each year becomes as predictable as the last. Our memories of each year might seem a bit lackluster. However, the college experience is never without color. 1989 at the University of Pittsburgh is a prime example. There was controversy, excitement, fun. It was never dull or gray but full of vivid and colorful moments which made it quite interesting. One only needs to step back for a moment, to remember their experiences and realize the touches of brilliant color of 1989 at the University of Pittsburgh. Introduction 5 Color can be seen in almost every aspect of the University of Pittsburgh. Even the buildings help lend a certain brightness to the campus. Heinz Chapel, with it’s Gothic arches, brings a sense of antiquity to the University. On a sunny day, its stained glass windows emblazon the chapel with warmth and color. Shau n Merlz photo 6 Introduction Clem Marion photo Introduction 7 nP he Nationality Rooms of the Cathedral of A Learning are some of the most unique sights on the campus. The Israeli Nationality Room, below, was added this year. The Frick Fine Arts building is an architectural showplace of beauty. Even with icicles dangling, the building retains its elegance. Clem Marion photo 8 Introduction Introduction 9 C ports bring excite- ment to any university. Pitt’s football team had it’s bright spots this year, highlighted by a Homecoming victory over Navy and a win over Penn State for the second year in a row. 10 Jason Hillman photos 12 T espite bleak weather conditions this year, Pitt athletes and fans did not stop fighting. Energy and support filled the stadiums, from the alumni, to the cheerleaders, to the students. Introduction 13 14 T itt’s men’s basketball team had some ups and downs this year. They were undefeated against Seton Hall and upset Georgetown. However, they were defeated in the first round of the NCAA playoffs by Ball State. The Panther fans were loyal throughout the season. 15 Jason Hillman photo Jon Anderson photo 16 Introduction T7 nthusiasm brings hints of color to anyone’s college experience. From sports events to social causes to spring break, a little bit of zeal and pride added excitement to the year. Jason Hillman pholo Introduction 17 rT ' he downtown and South Oakland A skylines can be breathtaking. The architecture of PPG Place and the Cathedral of Learning bring brilliance to the city of Pittsburgh. Heather Clark photo Dan Motlsman photo 18 Introduction Don Mottsman photo Introduction 19 20 Introduction t) itt is only as outstanding as its students. Each individual brightens the University with his or her own unique style, tastes, personality. Sieve Markowitz pholo Introduction 21 Jon Wells photo 22 Introduction C o then, the college experience ° is never dull or gray. The 1988-89 academic year at Pitt is a testimony to this. Each different aspect of the university — the students, the faculty, the sports teams, the Greeks and the organizations — brings color to the year. The University of Pittsburgh 1989 year was like a mosaic of events, people, and touches of brilliance. Introduction 23 Student Life Life Divider 26 Student Life Divider ' | ' he University of Pittsburgh is comprised of a number of diverse individuals. Residents and commuters, out-of-state and international students help to make up the special atmosphere at Pitt. The University, as well as it’s surrounding community, consists of many unique people, places, and events. Bars like Zelda’s, CJ’s, and Calico’s give students a chance to relax and unwind. Hemingway’s, Simply French, and other local restaurants offer quality dining for students. The Carnegie and the Pittsburgh Playhouse bring culture and the arts to South Oakland. These numerous contributors to the lives of Pitt students provide opportunity for rest and relaxation (as well as something other than studying) for students. And at the same time, they help to add color to the lives of the members of the Pitt community. Left: A mass of Pill sludenls block traffic while crossing Bigelow Blvd.; Other Page: A mysterious student at the phones in the Towers Lobby. Student Life Divider 27 HOMECOMING 1988 nn his year's Homecoming A theme was “Under the Big Top.” and a big top was needed to keep the festivities dry as rain drizzled on Pitt's Homecoming. 1988. Due to the rain, the Homecoming Parade was canceled, officially making Homecoming begin with the Pitt vs. Navy game at 1:30 p.m. I'he stadium was filled with blue and gold ponchos as fans endured, ignoring the rain. A special halftime ceremony was prepared by the Pitt Varsity Band and the Alumni Band for the return of former Panther Rodger Kingdom and the crowning of the Homecoming Queen and King. Stacey Gulick and J. R. Fisher. The bands formed the Olympic rings as they played “ 1988 Olympic Spirit in honor of Olympian Rodger Kingdom. Wearing red, white, and blue and carrying the American flag. Kingdom ran a victory lap around the stadium as fans cheered with a standing ovation. After Kingdom’s victory lap, university President Wesley Pos-var presented Kingdom and his mother with pictures of Kingdom jumping the hurdle on his way to the gold. According to Kingdom, when he was attending Pitt, he was, at first, uncertain about things in his life. Kingdom said that Pitt helped him to grow and achieve his dreams. Concerning advice to young athletes. Kingdom added, “Hold on to your dreams, and believe in yourself. Never give up the faith, and your dreams will come true. Homecoming didn't end with Pitt’s victory of 52-6 over Navy. It continued with the formal, on the Gateway Clipper. Despite tlie rain, the 1988 Pitt I lomecoming was an overall success. by Laurie Lehosky The Pitt News Right: Former Piet student, Roger Kingdom, accepts a gift of Olympic memories from Wesley Posvar; Opposite Page: Olympic gold-medalist, Roger Kingdom at Homecoming 1988. Jason Hillman photo 28 Homecoming Homecoming 29 30 Homecoming phoio Beth Steverson photo Above: Despite the cancellation of the parade, some organizations braved the rain to display their floats; Left: Pitt offense destroys the Rutgers defense in the Homecoming match; Opposite Page: 1988 Homecoming King and Queen J. R. Fisher and Stacey Gulick. Homecoming 31 Concerts! A mong the many concerts held in the Pitts-burgh area this year, the Pitt Program Council had a hand in bringing many of these artists to the City. Michelle Shocked, who describes herself as a “feminist, anarchist, poet, skateboard punk rocker, hitchhiker, psychiatric hospital inmate, jailbird, runaway, college graduate, storyteller and rape victim,” opened for Billy Bragg at the Carnegie in October. Shocked, 25, released her latest album, Short, Sharp, Shocked in August. Racy, semi-hardcore band, Fishbone performed at the Syria Mosque in October. The energy of members “Fish” and Angelo Moore, pictured far right, led to a spectacular performance. Both concerts were sponsored by the Pitt Program Council. 32 Concerts COOL JAZZ Right: Dr. Nathan Davis performs al ihc I8th Annual Jazz Seminar Concert; Opposite Page: Grover Washington, Jr., al ihc Carnegie Music Hall. Viel Pham photo Bringing jazz to Pittsburgh Looking around the office filled with several instruments, musical scores and plaques, one would lx- amazed that one person could accomplish so much, until they realize who the person is — Nathan T. Davis. The credentials of Nathan 'I'. Davis are not only in the realm of his office, but they are in writing on his Ph.D. from Wesleyan University, in his musical performance and last but not least, his eighteen years of teaching here at the University of Pittsburgh. His unique teaching style is based on a never ending story, the life of jazz and its participants. His ability to bring alive with vivid detail each figure and era in the history of jazz, stems from his passion for educating, as well as for music. “Education is something in the musical field that is not necessary, but I strongly recommend it. What if you get out there and things don’t go the way that you perceive? Where would you be? That’s why education is important, because it rounds the total person, making it easy to apply other skills to get what you want,” says Dr. Davis. He uses his education in the field of sociology when he travels to different countries to enhance his knowledge of their culture. He feels, however, that the mastery of some things do not always take place within a learning institution. Often the learning process takes place by practice and participation, whether it lx- speaking a foreign language or playing an instrument. In his case he docs both quite well. Nathan Davis can be heard not only in the U.S., but all over Europe-. He was introduced to Europe as a student at the University of Kansas, where he was in a tour group working in the USO for the troops in France, Monaco and Germany. He vowed to return to Germany or France where he found the people to be most respectful of jazz music. That chance came when he was drafted into the armed services and stationed in West Berlin. While in Berlin he played at various night clubs which gave him recognition. His talent was witnessed by a man who played in a famous night club who later, when the star saxophone player couldn't make it, gave his name as a fill-in. While playing with the band he was introduced to the legendary Kenny Clarke, from Pittsburgh. Clarke enjoyed Dr. Davis' playing style so much that he told him he would send for him. Clarke did send for him, two weeks later with a plane ticket to Paris where he would reside for ten years. The ten years in Paris brought nothing but pure success to Dr. Davis. His success was world wide. Europe loved him so much that he became a familiar face to television and movies. Dr. Davis was in great demand at several universities including the University of Pittsburgh, which wanted him to bring his great talents to the classroom. When Dr. Davis came to Pittsburgh, other aspects of his career remained unchanged. He was still touring, making records, and founding new projects. Major contributions to Pitt made by Dr. Davis include: The Jazz Hall of Fame located in the student union, the initiation of the Ph.D. program in F.th-nomusicology, the Undergraduate Jazz Studies Program, and finally, the Annual Jazz Seminar and Concert. Dr. Davis is a major contributor to the University of Pittsburgh’s culture. When he left Europe he brought with him not only his credentials and talent, he brought finesse and sophistication. Dr. Nathan T. Davis is a man deserving of resjx-ct and can easily lx thought of as the man who brought the meaning of jazz to Pittsburgh. by Tracey Blackstone I 34 Nathan Davis Viet Pham photo Jazz Seminar ends on high note The 18th Annual Jazz Seminar concluded with a concert at Carnegie Music Hall. According to Nathan Davis, chairman of the 1988 Jazz Seminar Committee, it was one of the best Jazz Seminar Concerts ever held. I had a ball,” Davis said, attributing much of the concert’s success to the energetic response of the audience throughout the concert. The Jazz Concert featured Grover Washington, Jr. (pictured above) and Davis on saxophone, Freddie Hubbard and Terrence Blanchard on trumpet, Billy Cobham on drums. Monty Alexander on piano and Abraham Laboriel on bass. After the intermission, Hubbard received a plaque for his achievements as a musician which was presented by Dr. Donald Henderson, the vice provost at Pitt and the eve- ning's master of ceremonies. Whenever you’re recognized in your own country, it makes you feel proud,” said Hubbard of his award. He added that because of the fact that jazz is not well recognized throughout the world, many musicians turn to drugs and alcohol. “Awards like this will help me to help other guys stay straight. he continued. ”1 should continue to play the best I can.” Davis agreed with Hubbard, stating that in the United States, people won’t give money to jazz as opposed to the symphony. Hubbard thanked Pitt and Davis for helping to perpetuate the field of jazz. Although the musicians played together throughout most of the concert, each was given the opportunity to display his individual talents with numerous solo pieces. In addition, several artists, including Washington, performed individually songs such as Georgia On My Mind” (played by Davis), When I Fall in Love (Blanchard), Kmbraceablc You (Hubbard), and Regulator (Alexander), all backed by Laboriel, Cobham and Alexander. Other selections including “Down and Under,” Resolution,.........I'ime- Out, and Stacks Full featured the entire ensembles. The Jazz Seminar, exclusive to Pitt, is a series of workshops held by each artist before the concert. This way, Davis said, people can get first-hand knowledge of jazz. by Adam W. Richter The Pitt News Jazz Concert 35 SPRING BREAK '89 Jon Anderson pholo Spring Break I stepped off my bus back into Pitt territory. I had survived spring break at Daytona Beach. But I didn't feel too well. Lack of sleep and an 18 hour bus tup made my ImhIn hate me. I was c raving alcohol at noon, and I wondered about the possibilities of detox. I cannot deny that it was a dream assignment. My trip was paid for. and my food would be covered by The Pitt Sews. All I had to do was cover spring break as a participant, something I did my best to do. Now I couldn't help feeling like I needed a vacation. I can't really complain about the bus trip down to Florida. There is really no way to make it fully enjoyable, but the Pitt Program Council did its best. Our buses were all 1988 or 89 models, as opposed to the relics from the earlv 19 0's used on other trips, and were all equipped with VCRs. They were also the w idest buses available. However, there is no way to avoid discomfort on such a long ride. Being able to drink on the bus was a comforting factor, and was the only way that 1 could fall asleep. Some people didn't seem to need sleep though. PIKA brother Jav Reid was able to drink for the full 18 hours, an accomplishment that even outshined his victory in the surfing contest. Ironically, the sun did not come out until we were If) minutes from Daytona. I didn't realize that this was a sign of things to come. We arrived in Daytona around 1:00 pm. just in time to catch .some of the contests on the back deck of the hotel. Miraculously, nn roommate was able to check in before most of the guests swarmed on the check-in table, and I was able to reach poolside just in time for the bikini contest. As I drank my first beer in Daytona. I couldn't help but wonder about the things to come. Judging the state of Florida by the city of Daytona Beach is like judging Pittsburgh by Schenley Park. Prior to my vacation, visions ol modern-day Sodom and Gomorrah often came to my mind when someone mentioned Florida. I didn't know how wrong I was. On Saturday night. I traveled north to Jacksonville to visit my older brother. While we were driving through town. I commented about a sign outside a church that said. Life with Jesus is an endless hope. Life without Jesus is a hopeless end. I wouldn't have said anything, but it was about the hundredth religious-oriented sign I had seen in Jacksonville. My brother, who has lived in Florida lor only two years, told me that he was amazed by the influence fundamentalist Christians had on the city. That was one of the first things I noticed when I moved here. he told me, rolling his eyes. The church people are always on the news, and they seem able to affect the local and state governments.” Yeah, but this is Jacksonville, I thought to myself. Nothing like that happens in Daytona Beach. Little did I know. It is difficult to attribute this to the religious influence, but when I returned to Daytona. I found a more conservative altitude than I expected. The bars and liquor stores were stricter about underage drinking, but I had heard they were going to crack down on the spring breakers. My true surprise came when I saw the wet T-shiil contest. Everyone who has ever seen a spring break movie knows that many of the girls in the movie take oil their shirts during the competition. The people who went to Daytona last year told me that this actually happens, loo. However, it doesn't happen anymore. According to an employee of Penrod's bar. a girl was arrested for indecent exposure alter she bared her breasts during the contest. Now. with the |M lice standing nearby, the Penrod's people tell the girls not to take off their shirts. My brother's words about the influence of the church came back to me. After three days of beautiful weather, the gods must have feared we were homesick, because we were blessed with Pittsburgh weather from Tuesday on. I couldn't believe I was facing 40 degree weather. [on Anderson photo Spring Break run in the sum Bt-f'orc that, the beach had been a blast. I didn't realize how out of shape I was until my roommate bought a football. The contests on the back deck were entertaining, and I was able to see Brett Mubinger make Pitt proud by taking first in the belly flop contest. The bad weather caused the cancellation of the afternoon contests, but there were still some contests in the bars at night. Pitt had another winner in sophomore Jennifer Leech, who took first place in the wet T-shirt contest at the Rock Palace. Our money was stolen. she told me, seemingly slightly embarrassed at talking to the press. I did it sober, out of pure necessity. I wouldn’t have done it if we hadn’t lost our money. Leech's victory brought her $100. The next night, her roommate Sandy Piute tied for first in the contest, winning half of the prize. Considering the prices in Daytona, the money probably lasted them a day and a half. On Tuesday night. I sadly accepted my underage” stamp as I entered Penrod’s. The stamp would get me into any of the three bars owned by the hotel, including Penrod's. Plantations and the Rock Palace, but 1 wouldn't be able to drink in any of the bars. My luck had run out about a half hour earlier, when a bouncer at the 701. a club up the street, destroyed my fake I.D. before my eyes. I was surprised since the same guy had taken the 1.1), two nights earlier. I guess I shouldn't complain, since I wasn't arrested, but I was hoping to officially retire that I.D., my faithful friend for two years, when I turn 21 at the end of May. The guy at 701 wouldn’t let me in for the underage price, so we went to Penrod's, where I accepted my scarlet letter. Of course, critics will say that I should be satisfied since I was still able to get into the bars. However, the thought of paying $10 cover charge, and not being able to drink, made me sick. It cost people of legal age, or those with belter luck than I had. $8 to enter, but at least there were drink specials. That price was merely expensive, as opposed to outrageous. The worst part, though, was being in the clubs sober, a torture no one short of a Nazi war criminal should be made to bear. With the flashing lights and the dance music pounding away (I used to like lone Loc's Wild Thing until I heard it every two minutes in Daytona). I needed a drink to enjoy myself. From then on, I made sure I had a few drinks before I entered the clubs. Sure, you could have someone with the over-21 stamp buy you a drink, but that was risky. There were bar employees walking around with flashlights checking stamps and smelling drinks (they actually did this). Big Brother was watching me in Daytona. All in all. it was a positive experience, though we could have used more sun. As I got off the bus and saw the snow on the Cathedral lawn. I appreciated the few good days we had in Daytona. Sure, Daytona was a tourist trap. It was exhausting, expensive, and I will go over the edge if I ever hear Paula Abdul's Straight Up again. But it was fun. Would I do it again? Ask me next year. I may have recovered by then. by Lou Grieco The hll A Vies Jon Anderson photo 38 Spring Break Spring Break 39 BABY BOOM. . Pitt sophomores Michael and Nicolle Seperack have had to fjrow up more rapidly than most col-ege students. They don’t socialize at bars, attend basketball games or throw wild parties. Spending money on junk food and beer, joining a fraternity or sorority or vacationing in Daytona Beach is not possible for them. They’ve chosen a different lifestyle. In addition to being full-time Hitt students, Michael and Nicolle are married and parents of a blondhaired, blue-eyed baby girl — Brittany. Nicolle, age 19, and Michael Seperack, 21, have been married one year and live in Squirrel Hill with their 10-month-old baby. There’s no doubt that they love ner very much. However, Brittany requires a great deal of attention, and many times makes studying more difficult than it already is. Micnael attends classes in the morning and afternoon, while Nicolle spends time with Brittany and her classwork. Then, in the evening, Nicolle attends classes while Michael attempts the task of studying, making dinner and watching the baby. Nicolle relates that, “It's harder than I can tell you.” “If I'm with Brittany and my books for an hour, I’ll get about a half-hour of studying done. The rest of the time. I’m looking after her, says Michael, an English and computer science major. Nicolle, a history major, adds, I can’t put her down when I’m studying because she will be into everything. She has ruined more books tnan F can afford. Nicolle admits that she’s just happy to be studying at all. For a while, sne wondered if she would be able to attend college immediately following Brittany’s birth. I wasn’t too sure if I was going to be able to make it back to school,” she says. I sure didn't know how hard it was going to be. It’s more than the studying that is tough. The tough part is enduring some of the sacrifices that I have to make. I can’t be like other college students. They can come and go as they please. I have to take Brittany with me everywhere I go. Nicolle says. Michael adds, We see how easy most other students have it, and that gets tough. For us, even normal things take on new meaning. Going to the bookstore is almost im-jossible. And things like standing in ine for an hour to register for classes or something becomes much more taxing and upsets you even more when you’re holding a child. Michael and Nicolle both agree that their social life is often sacrificed for parental responsibilities. Michael says, Going out is out of the question. We don’t go out at all. A babysitter is out of our budget.” Nicolle adds, I can’t go out with my friends like other students. I have to be home at eight o’clock to put Brittany to sleep. It’s hard to go out at night at all because it’s so difficult to get a babysitter. I have a hard time trusting Vicl Pham Photo 40 Feature Aboi : Nicollc nurses Brittany at a PitC event; Left: Michael takes on the task of feeding the baby; Opposite Page: Nicollc looks for Michael in Cathedral computer lab. Viet Pham photos Feature 41 Students balance college with family babysitters. Unfortunately, a hired babysitter would be the only person who would be able to care for Brittany. Nicolle and Michael are both from Syracuse, N.Y., and have no family in Pittsburgh at all. They also say tnat they have no close friends with whom they would feel comfortable leaving Brittany. There are other sacrifices that the two have to make. The cost of Brittany’s clothes, food, and medicine prevents Michael and Nicolle from buying new clothes and luxuries for themselves. Since Michael and Nicolle are not eligible to receive any welfare money or food stamps, they are forced to get by on the little money that Michael makes from a work study program, past savings and tight budgeting. Prior to Brittany's birth, Nicolle was a straight-A student in high school, planned on attending Harvard University, and had a good chance of attaining a scholarship. Michael was a student at Carnegie Mellon University. At the age of 17, Nicolle became pregnant. Although both her and Michael’s parents advised against it. she and Michael agreed to have the child and face the challenges of parenthood. Both of our parents freaked when we told them, Michael says. Many suggested that we have an abortion. It s not what we wanted.” Nicolle continues, “ There was a lot of disappointment. I larvard was always my dream. With a child, I knew that there was no way that I could do it. Since Michael was already living in Pittsburgh, Nicolle and Michael decided to raise Brittany in Pittsburgh, where they would both attend Pitt. Since I had already been here and we knew and liked the area, we thought that it would be a good place to settle down for now,” Michael says. I had to transfer to Pitt because I couldn’t afford CMU anymore, but I honestly admit that 1 like Pitt better anyway. ' The two had previously planned to enroll Brittany in Pitt’s Child Development Center. Unfortunately, there is an approximate year-long waiting list to enter a 10-month-old child into this program, and the department does not provide special privileges for Pitt students or employees. Also, since the University of Pittsburgh does not fund this department, the cost of enrollment for the program is close to $300 a month — an unaffordable cost for Michael and Nicolle. Even though Brittany is well-behaved, the responsibility of having to take care of her all day and night wears Michael and Nicolle down tremendously. Michael notes, “We have pretty much gotten used to it. No doubt it’s tough, but we have learned to accept it. Nicolle adds, I’m generally pretty happy. I love Brittany and wouldn't trade her for the world. I just wish that things didn’t have to happen this way. I sure don't recommend this to other students.’’ by Mark Staf The Pitt Xews 42 Feature 43 marvel of Maazel The One would not expect that a man with the genius and prestige l l.orin Maa el would Ik- so understated. Considering that he is one o( tht most highly acclaimed and eagerly sought alter conductors today, one might think that he would lx a man of extremes. But instead, he is warm, humorous and refined. Even his office at the Pittsburgh Symphony reflects these traits. The walls are white, and a brown wood Steinway • Sons piano sits off to the side. II one can judge a man by his surroundings, let it be said that Maa el is a man of sophistication and class. This year, Pittsburgh was able to gain the brilliance of his character, when Lorin Maa el accepted the position of Music Director lor the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. But Maa el, who was born in Paris, is no stranger to this city. Me grew up in Pittsburgh, and even studied here, at the University of Pittsburgh, from which he received an honorary doctorate. Maestro Maa el, a child prodigy, studied conducting in Pittsburgh, and. at age nine, appeared as conductor at the New York World's Fair. It was at age sixteen when he entered the University of Pittsburgh, where he studied philosophy and literature. I was keen about Pitt for what it offered outside of the fields of my immediate interest (music), Maa el said in a personal interview. I was trying to get ready for the big world, the real world, if there is such a thing. Obviously, the Maestro found the real world, with a lot to contribute to it. Me has conducted over 3.500 operas and concert performances around the globe. Me is a conductor, composer. Concert violinist, television director and entertainer. administrator and writer. Me has held frosts in countries across the globe including Berlin. London and France. For a man w ho is so well traveled, schooled, and experienced, some may wonder how it is that he returned to Pittsburgh. When I grew up in Pittsburgh, said Maa el. the city was the industrial capital of the east. The steel mills, and all the unpleasant by-products of a heavy industry were set up right in the city. I was certainly culturally oriented, il there is such an orientation. That is. I like music, I like painting. I like literature. I figured that when I grew up. graduated or whatever. I would go abroad, which I did. And then I didn't come back here for 25 years until the University of Pittsburgh offered me a doctorate. And I said, ‘okay. I'll fly in. in the morning. take my dextoratcand leave, because I never want to see another steel mill.' And on the way to the airport, much to my stupification. it was all gone. The city was beautiful. The Golden Triangle had become the Golden Triangle, and the Cathedral ol Learning looked more imposing than ever. But. there were still some holdovers front the old Pittsburgh, the good old Pittsburgh, because it wasn't all negative. For example, the Pittsburgh Symphony which, under the direction of Frit Reiner, had achieved international status. The University of Pittsburgh had always had a great reputation. Salk worked there and developed a vaccine for polio. They were making their contributions regularly.” Maa el, who grew up during WWII. said that the city had flourished beautifully by the time that he came to work at the Pittsburgh Symphony. Me was an artistic advisor to the orchestra, but did not want the title of music director. Maa el had worked for almost 20 years in administrative posts, and did not want to continue. I just wanted to guest conduct, put my feel up and watch television, play with the kids. he said. But over the course of about 2Zi years, he began to take on more responsibilities, including music advisor and principal guest conductor. until finally. Maa el accepted the title and post of Music Director. I was more than happy to because- by that time. I had really come to love the orchestra and the people here. I was really getting fond of this place. 'Today, Maestro Maa el is lending his talents not only to Pittsburgh, but to several charitable causes around the world. Me is currently involved in Classic Aid concerts in conjunction with the United Nations. Me is also involved in organizing benefit concerts lor UNICF.F. Maa el feels that in associating classical music with causes of social concern, it will help to heighten awareness to problems around the world. For his efforts. Maa el was named the United Nations Ambassador of Good Will. Despite all of his time consuming projects. Maa el does get a chance to return to his alma mater every now and then. For the Bicentennial. in 1987. he composed and conducted a piece entitled Fanfare. Me was also presented the Bicentennial Medallion of Honor. And. occasionally, he slips back to campus, for a visit. I went back and visited the Nationality Rooms, sort of incognito. They're still beautiful. It's all the same, nothing's changed. Which is good. Lorin Maa el is a man of passion, concern, and insurmountable talent. 'The city of Pittsburgh. as well as the University will continue to lx graced with his presence and lasting influence. Which is also g K d. by Heather Clark 44 Courtesy of Pittsburgh Symphony Opposite Page: Maazel conducts ihc Pittsburgh Symphony with zest and charisma; Above: Maestro Lorin Maazel. Lorin Maazel 45 Bush Wins! During his acceptance speech. Republican President-Fleet George Bush pledged to “keep the conversation going between himself and the American people. Assured his victory, the Vice President stood before a cheering Houston crowd, informing the audience Democratic candidate Michael Dukakis had conceded the election. Dukakis conceded his defeat to Bush over the telephone from Boston and said to a nationally televised rally that the nation would have to work together to solve America’s problems. I want you to know (Dukakis) was most gracious. His tall was genuinely friendly and it was in the great tradition of American politics, Bush said. “We can now speak the most majestic words a democracy has to offer, Bush said. “ The people- have-spoken. Bush said, It's occurred to me that what we were having, the people of America and I, was a conversation. A back and forth. A mutual dialogue. And it cannot go away, not now, not when I need it most. Bush thanked the American people, as we ll he made special mention of Ronald Reagan who he thanked for “turning our country around and for being my f riend and for going the extra mile. This, he said, was just like Reagan to do. He- added that the President was “simply one of the- most de-cent men I have ever met.” This is a moving night for all of us, Bush said, and you can’t help but be moved when your country endorses your hopes and your candidacy and the- feelings are so personal that the- decision is larger than that, and now we will again, form an America that is strong and resolute in the world. Strong and big hearted at home, and when I said I want a kinder, gentler nation I meant it, and I mean it.” Bush trie-el to separate his election from the negative campaign that ensued between him and Dukakis. The Vice President said. A campaign is a disagreement, and disagreements divide. But an election is a decision, and decisions clear the- way for harmony and peace. And I mean to Ih- a President of all the people and I want to work for the hopes and interests, not only of my supporters, but of the Governor's and of those who didn't vote at all. To those who supported me, I will try to be worthy of your trust and to those who did not, I will try to earn it and my hand is out to you, and I want to Ik- your President, too, he said. He thanked his running mate, Dan Quayle, who did not attend the acceptance speech, rather he was in Washington. D.G., accepting his election as Vice President. “The only thing I can say is that you did it, we did it and George Bush did it, said Quayle. “Thank you very much. You have truly made this the most memorable night of our lives and believe me . . . we will never forget this night. We won’t forget what you did for me and what you have done for George Bush.” Quayle was very thankful to the people who helped behind the scenes of the Bush-Quayle ticket. Ik-said, For nearly three months since our convention in August, we have witnessed firsthand the dedication and professionalism of literally thousands of supporters, volunteers and staff members everywhere, through 38 stales and for more than 235 separate appearances. Quayle's seat in the senate will now be up for appointment. Bush spoke of Michael Dukakis during his speech. He said that he knew how Dukakis felt, having lost elections himself along the way. ” Se both went into the arena, and we fought long and hard and the Governor can feel great satisfaction chat his valiant family . . . did him proud. he said. And now I know that we'll come together as we always have, 200 years of harmony in the oldest, greatest democracy in man’s time on earth. I mean to keep the conversation going, to keep walking towards you, talking with you and reaching for the hands, and another thing. I’ll do my level best to reach out and work constructively with the United States Congress, he continued. by Scot Ross The Pitt News 46 Presidential Elections Jon Well photo I l.tft: 1988 President-Elect. George Hush; Below: Dukakis supporters at the presidential candidate's Pittsburgh rally in November; Opposite Page: Governor Michael Dukakis. Jon Wells photo 47 This Page: Pitt’s Young Republicans and College Democrats campaigned and held voter registration; Opposite Page: Heated argument between Dukakis and Bush supporters at a Pittsburgh rally. Beth Stevcrson photo Beth Stevcrson photo Viet Pham photo 48 Presidential Elections Bush Takes Presidency . . . Democratic PA chooses Bush by narrow margin . . . Dukakis concedes election ... Presidential Elections 49 SPEAKERS The “Loudmouth” Morton Downey, Jr. brought his talk show to a sold out David Lawrence Auditorium December 4th, to speak about the legalization of drugs. The event, sponsored by the Pitt Program Council, began with a fifteen minute comedy routine by Downey. Downey took time to put to rest any rumors about how much the PPC paid him to appear at Pitt. The Pitt News had reported that Downey was paid $10,000. “The point is, they’re not paying me ten thousand bucks; they’re paying me twelve thousand,” Downey said. Eventually, Downey did address his topic: the legalization of drugs. A six member panel of people from the Pittsburgh area was on hand to debate the issue. Jack Wojtscck, a therapist at the House of the Crossroads drug rehabilitation center; and Dennis Govachini and Dteve Devlin, two independent drug counselors, spoke against the legalization of drugs. “We already have enough problems to deal with right now with the deficit and the rising crime rate in the United States that it would just complicate matters for the government and for local officials throughout the United States,” Govachini said. The three members of the panel who were for drug legalization were Larry Dcmarzo, another counselor for the House of Crossroads; Ron Vasscl, a Pitt freshman pre-med student; and Tracey Hunter, an LIS graduate student at Pitt. Downey opened up the discussion, saying that he advocated the legalization of marijuana, but not other “recreational drugs” such as cocaine and heroine. Hunter disagreed, saying that all types of drugs should be legalized. “If we legalize drugs, we won’t have that white stuff that’s going around killing people. We’ll set standards,” Hunter said. However, three students, Jay Katz, Scot Garrett and Phillip Rhoades, organized a petition in opposition to the Downey visit. “We’re paying $10,000 at an institution of higher education to see someone who caters to the lowest mentality of people,” said Katz. According to Katz and Garrett, once the petition was organized, they spent several hours getting signatures in areas around campus. Katz said, “About 75 to 80 percent of the people we asked to sign the petition agreed. Overall, we had around 269 signatures in those few hours.” “What bothers me most is the fact that he incites prejudice in his audiences. From what I know about his last visit (at the Syria Mosque), he had his audience chanting. His audiences seem to follow everything he says. I think he’s dangerous. He represents everything that is wrong with our country.” “A lot of our opposition had to do with the (PPC),” Garrett said. “Who decides who should come to Pitt? Maybe the process should be more open to the students. Morton Downey, Jr. does not fall into the category of speaker or entertainer.” Both Katz and Garret agree that “Morton Downey, Jr. is an embarrassment to the university. His speaking engagement has no creative or intellectual value.” — compiled from The Pitt News 50 Morton Downey, Jr. Vet Pham photo Other Page: Morton Downey, Jr. brought his talk show to the university in December, much to the delight of fans; This Page: Olympic medalist Greg Louganis addressed his fans in an early November lecture. Anyone walking past the Assembly Room in the Union on the evening of November 6th probably wondered what was causing all of tnc giggling, snickering and shrieking behind the closed doors. A number of things might have come to mind, most of which aren’t fit for print, but a lecture probably wouldn’t be one of them. But once it is realized that the speaker was diver Greg Louganis, it mignt make more sense. The four time Olympic Gold medalist appeared at Pitt as part of his nationwide lecture tour. After what seemed like hours of whistling and screaming from adoring fans, Louganis began to take questions. It seems he was more comfortable with answering questions, rather than just talking. Many of the questions were about his life as a child with undiagnosed dyslexia. According to Louganis, he spent much of his early life feeling stupid — but he found that he could be successful physically. He began dance and gymnastic lessons when he was six and a half. However, after receiving mostly second place awards, Louganis was determined to keep working on his skills because he wanted to succeed and win. Once the audience got more comfortable asking questions, the evening took a more personal turn. But Louganis answered every question. “Do you have a girlfriend?” “Yes, I do.” — HUGE groan from the audience. “Can we see your boo boo?” “On my head? OK!” — Lots of ’Aw’s “Will you step out from behind the podium so we can get a better look?” “What? Well, alright.” — Wolf calls. Nothing seemed to be too personal or bizarre — although he did Dlush when one student thanked him on behalf of her mother and herself for wearing white Spcedos during the Olmypics. The room quieted when he was asked about his relationship with Ryan White. White is a young hemophiliac who contracted AIDS, and who has become a friend of Louganis’. Louganis said that the thing he admires most about Ryan is his courage and selflessness. He goes to schools to try to educate students about AIDS — cacn time endangering his own life. Louganis also spoke about some of the charities he supports — AIDS Awareness, American Cancer Society and various children’s hospitals. The feeling that everyone came away with after an hour and a half of listening to Louganis, was that there is much more to Greg Louganis than just a great athlete with a great body. He is a very intelligent, warm person who will continue to be successful, in or out of the water. — Laura Hooper Greg Louganis 51 SPEAKERS Jesse Jackson Jr., son of the former presidential candidate warned stu-dents that their civil rights would be in danger if the Vice President were to be elected, and encouraged them to vote for Michael Dukakis at the William Pitt Union in October. “The generation of the ’80’s must accept our challenge,” Jackson said. “You owe it to those who fought for your right to vote.” Jackson defended liberals, calling 19th century slave owners men of “traditional values with a superiority complex.” He also called the men who wrote the Constitution conservative because they denied women and blacks the right to vote. “In New York Harbor stands not the statue of conservatism,” Jackson said. “It took them (liberals) years of winning and losing struggles, but they never lost sight of what side they were on.” He said that conservatives mislead the public through their use of language. Jackson said that “poor people steal, rich people embezzle. Just big words meaning the same thing.” Jackson added the “states’ rights” movement as an example of using language to cover up conservative movements. He said that people like former Sen. Barry Goldwater tried to use states’ rights to avoid following civil rights legislation. Those who liberate invest in peo- Ble. That’s why we defeated Judge ork, and that’s why we must defeat George Bush,” he said. Jackson said that the candidates’ television commercials did not answer the questions of the public. He called the Vice President’s commercials “Bush Lite commercials. High on calories, low on substance.” He also attacked Bush for supporting apartheid in South Africa, running pictures of a black man in anti-Dukakis commercials and for calling his father “a Chicago hustler.” “I’m not even sure that Dan Quayle knows that Nelson Mandela is in jail,” Jackson said of the senator’s qualifi- cations for vice president. Jackson echoed Sen. Bentsen’s comment that Sen. Quayle was “no Jack Kennedy,” because Kennedy was a war veteran who ran unsuccessfully for the presidency in 1956. “Quayle inherited from the top down what Kennedy worked for from the bottom up. Dan Quayle ducked the Viet Nam War, which coming from a hawk sounds pretty chicken to me,” Jackson said. Jackson defended Dukakis’ lack of passion, saying that “presidents provide programs, not passion.” He also told the crowd not to be “more upset than Jesse Jackson is” about Dukakis’ not selecting him as a running mate. He said that Dukakis supports many programs that will benefit blacks. When asked about his father’s political future, Jackson said, “Right now we’re running for cover, trying to get Dukakis elected.” — Lou Grieco The Pitt News 52 Jesse Jackson, Jr. Paul Diamond photo Other Page: Jesse Jackson, Jr. solicits support for Democratic candidates Dukakis and Bentsen; This Page: Congressman Louis Stokes addresses students about education. When Congressman Louis Stokes was growing up in Ohio, it was his mother's dream that he graduate from high school, Stokes said in a speech about motivation in education in November. Stokes' speech was a part of the Black Action Society's Black Week, held November 7-12. “It was her greatest dream that her boys acquire, not college degrees, but high school diplomas, Stokes said of his mother. “At that time, for a black youngster, a high school diploma was the key to open up the door to a relatively good job. Stokes volunteered for the Army after high school. When he was discharged, he took advantage of the GI Bill and went to college. His mother, however, encouraged him to get a job instead, so that he could help her. “She just couldn’t wait for me to go through all this additional education.” Stokes got a job and went to college at night. This included law school, which took him four years. Stokes’ brother Carl saw what he was doing and went back to high school to earn his own diploma, and later went to college. Stokes said that as a result, Carl was later elected to the Ohio state legislature. In 1967, Carl became the first black mayor of Cleveland, which was the eighth largest city in the United States. In 1968, Stokes was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, becoming the first black congressman from Ohio. According to him, his mother was the motivation for his accomplishments. “Had it not been for her imploring and begging and urging us to acquire an education, Carl and I probably would have gone the way of most of the young men with whom we associated with at the time,” Stokes said of his mother. He also stated in his speech that most of the peers he had when he was growing up are either dead or in prison. “We were fortunate in our family to have this type of a mother, Stokes continued, “even though we were not fortunate enough to have a father at home. During his 12 terms in Congress, Stokes served on many committees, including acting as chair on the Intelligence Committee, the Ethics Committee and the House Select Committee on Assassinations in 1976, which investigated the deaths of John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr. In addition, Stokes served two terms as chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus. Stokes also served on such committees as the House Appropriations Committee, the House Un-American Activities Committee and the Iran-Contra Panel. Stokes pointed out that his inauguration in 1969, in addition to that of Shirley Chisholm and William Clay, marked the first time since 1875 that more than eight blacks served in the House of Representatives. Stokes concluded his speech by commenting on the small audience present. “With the number of black students you have on this campus, this room should be full tonight. It’s sort of like church: You're preaching to the ones who are there, but you need to be preaching to the ones who are not there. — Adam W. Richter The Pitt News 53 SDI The Software Engineering Institute was once again the target of protesters seeking to expose “Star Wars” research. A vigil for peace, followed by a press conference, was held at W’ar-ncr Hall on Carnegie Mellon’s campus. Vince Eirene, one of the protest organizers, stated that he was “morally outraged that it (Carnegie Mellon) was originally an art school” but has been “turned into a war college.” According to research conducted for the protesters by Ed Pcrvin, “SEI has been caught in the act of supplying software products for the planning of nuclear war.” According to the Council on Economic Priorities, “Between 1983 and 1986, Carnegie Mellon accepted no less than six ‘Star Wars’ research contracts.” It still has not been determined if any of the contracts are connected to research done by the SEI. According to Pervin, the SEI is writing software for an inertial navigation system in which information is gathered about a ship’s position and relative motion. “SEI is writing the parts up to, but not including, the part that actually fires these missiles,” said Pervin. Eirene said that Provost Angel Jordan promised to give copies of six SEI contracts to Carnegie Mellon’s underground newspaper The Student Union, but has not yet done so. Eirene said that Carnegie Mellon and SEI are teaming up to become a vital part of the U.S. military. Eirene feels that CMU should not be involved because “academia should be about preserving lives, not destroying them.” by Colleen Denne The Pitt News Paul Diamond Photos 54 Causes Protesters Rally Below: Professor Dennis Brutus speaks on South Africa at a candlelight vigil which ended a protest for CMU divestment; Other Page: Matthew Ruben protests the Software Engineering Institute's involvement with SDI. Causes 55 Non-Smokers.. . I was in a small, confined waiting room one day, and some guy I don’t even know lit a cigar and practically blew smoke in my face. I turned my attention from my book to this guy and told him that I thought it was very rude of him to light a cigar without asking me if I minded. He replied, “I’ll smoke dis cigar if I want to. I don’t need your approval.” This comment didn't go over big with me. I rose, stepped out of the room, went to the nearest drug store and bought a tin of Skoal chewin’ tobacco. I loaded up my cheek and gum full of this pollutant stuff, came back to the room and sat down right next to this rude hog. After a minute of heavy salivation, I got right up in his face and said, “This is what it is like when your foul cigar smoke comes into my air. I leaned forward and spit a stream of dark brown to- bacco juice at his ugly face. After I ran like hell, I thought that it was the rudest thing in the world for that toilet merchant to sit next to me and blow his combination bad breath second hand smoke in my face and space. Yeah, sure, even though it's a filthy habit, it is his constitutional right to smoke. But more importantly, it is my constitutional right to breathe the cleanest air possible. It is not fair to those who deliberately chose not to breathe cigarette smoke and risk not being super-cool by avoiding smoking to have someone else force you to breathe smoke. This threatens the health of a non-smoker who, in turn, is an innocent victim. I talked to a few non-smoking Pitt students who have made some good points. The most important message that students convey is that they are laid back about the issue but just want to see more courtesy on the part of smokers. One non-smoker who is very firm about his opinion cracked my lid. They call him Big Jim. He is a dude who stands about 6-foot-6 and weighs about 300 pounds. He told me about a time when some smoker told him basically what the cigar-smoking hog told me. It seems Jim lost his temper. “I grabbed the little weasel by the neck and punched him as hard as I could ... twice. My argument is clear: Be courteous and all will be harmonious. And if that doesn’t work, Big Jim and the Skoal Chewers are gonna teach you some manners. by Mark Staf 56 Smoking vs. Smokers For years I was a poor, lost fob. I dicin't know anything. I didn’t know what was goocl for me; I didn’t know what lurked out there, ready to harm me. And then one day the tide turned. A young lad of 15 years was I when I first went to Norwin News and Tobacco, a small shop within five minutes of my home in rural Pennsylvania, with the intention of buying my first pack of cigarettes. The Marlboro gleamed a shimmering ray of hope from behind the counter. “Could I have a pack of Marlboros?” I asked the friendly tobacconist. “Why, sure, son, that’ll be $1.15,’ he grinned, and handed over those 20 soldiers. From that point on, my virgin trek into smoking was over, ana at that point, I felt a little older; I felt a little wiser. At first, smoking was a way to look a bit cooler. I’ll admit that my smoking was primarily image-motivated. Not that I thought the Marlboro man was tough or any- thing. Gradually I found that smoking was a way to make a beer taste just a little better. Also, when writing, nothing beats writer’s block better tnan a deep drag. I got hooked on smoking; I’ll admit that, but it really doesn’t bother me. Critics would argue about the health risks as well as the financial burden smoking can have on a fiscally hurting collegiate. The thing that bothers me about this is that it's my money, and it’s my right to smoke. It has gotten so bad that the enormous halls of the Cathedral aren’t apparently large enough to house a non-smoker and his smoking counterpart. This is a complete absuraity. For years and years, people could smoke and live in harmony with non-smokers. That is, until people with nothing better to do with their time than complain said, “Hey, we don’t smoke, wnat a coincidence; let’s group together and bitch about it.” Don’t get me wrong; when I didn’t smoke, I hated it. I hated when my parents lit up right after dinner or in a car. The point is, they would put it out if someone asked politely. I don’t know any smoker who wouldn’t. My experience has shown me that all you have to do is ask. I'm sure there are obnoxious smokers just as there are obnoxious non-smokers. It’s getting to the point where the smoking non-smoking issue is brewing into the likes of another civil war. And no smoker wants that. What would we do if the C. Everett Koops of America gained control of our treasured tobacco fields of the South? Why can’t people appreciate the positive aspects of smoking? It is relaxing, ana it looks hip. In addition, it’s so much easier to walk up to a smoking fabulous babe and bum a cigarette than just to go up and talk to her. It kind of gives you a mission, a reason for bothering ner. Perhaps I could leave you with this one thought: I know I wouldn't want to “know” someone in the biblical sense if they weren’t repulsed by a partner who whipped out a chew of Copenhagen after enjoying the pleasures of the flesh. by Scot Ross The Pin New Smoking 57 Amnesty International Local chapters of Amnesty International focused their efforts on fighting human rights violations in South Africa. By addressing this particular country, the local groups are following the lead of Amnesty’s headquarters in London, England. “We typically do country campaigns upon request from London. It isn't that one country is worse than another, it’s just that we usually decide to concentrate our efforts on one country at a time,” said Pittsburgh Amnesty Group 39 leader Geraldine Malmberg. There are two local groups, three local campus groups and five local high school Amnesty groups in Pittsburgh, which are part of 3,600 chapters world-wide. Through letter- writing campaigns directed at government officials and other publicinforming activities, Amnesty International seeks the release of prisoners held unjustly throughout the world and the abolishment of torture. Amnesty International was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1977 for its efforts. Amnesty hopes to end the violence spurred by racial tension in South Africa. The events this year included a “South African Film Night,” sponsored by Group 39; a letter writing campaign for South African prisoners of conscience, a Covered Dish Dinner and Folk Dance, and an outdoor Write-a-Thon for the South African prisoners. Are these activities effective in achieving the release of political prisoners? “Our success rate is probably between 30 percent and 35 percent,” Malmberg said. “Local groups have aided in the release of 14 prisoners throughout the world over the past 13 years.” Amnesty’s effectiveness is due to its publicizing of instances of torture. It is this publicity which often coerces government leaders to release political prisoners, according to Malmberg. by Brendan Kcvenidcs The Pitt News Amnesty International Through letter writing campaigns, Amnesty International members seek the release of prisoners of conscience around the world. Amnesty International 59 Oakland The University’s home, South Oakland bears the responsibility of having to service the Pitt community. With its various stores, eating establishments, bars, and, of course, Kinko’s, Oakland succeeds at being a perfect host city for Pitt students. Bars such as C.T. Barney’s (pictured) and Zeldas provide places of relaxation for students in need of an alternative to academia. The infamous Original Hot Dog Shop can be found inhabited by swarms of Pitt students on any given day, at any S’ven time. These and other Oak-nd merchants help to make college life at Pitt a little bit easier. 60 Oakland Oakland 61 lur Hell hath fury UREA COMMUTER'S SCORH She calls it a game of cat-and-mouse. She is City Parking Patrol Officer Lorraine Turner, and the game she is talking about is avoiding parking meter violations. And this game is becoming increasingly popular in Oakland. Turner is one of six city parking patrol officers who stalks the streets of Oakland issuing parking tickets and hunting for people who intentionally jam meters — people like Roseanne. Roscannc, a recent Pitt graduate, requested that her real name not be used because she knows how to play the parking meter game, perhaps too well. She has quite an extensive list of ways to “beat the meters,” as she aptly put it. “It is like a game. And I know just about every trick there is and I’ve used them all,” she claimed. Among Roseanne's ploys to beat the meters is to remove a parking ticket from somebody else’s windshield and then place it on her own. “I only do this when I feel exceptionally mean,” she said. Roseanne said she has jammed meters with paperclips — the big ones — broken in half. “Flatten ... bottlecaps and nickels work (well) too,” she said. If Roseanne or anyone else is caught jamming a meter, he or she could face a $300 fine, according to Turner. But Roseanne certainly isn’t the only one who knows how to jam a meter. Between 200 and 300 meters arc purposely jammed every day in Oakland, according to repairman Matt Dukovich. A crew of six repairmen work full-time to repair the city’s jammed and broken meters. Dukovich said that Oakland meters are, by far, the most vandalized in the city. “Every month we repair over 500 meters in the parking lot between (Hillman) Library and the Carnegie Library alone.” “They stick broken popsiclc sticks in them, beer tabs, bottle caps, paper, gum, glue, bark from trees, bingo chips, even pigeon feathers! Guitar picks are popular in Oakland. I see meters with the handles hammered off. Sometimes they paint the dome completely black. Once in a while on Schenley Drive, we’ll find a meter ripped out of the ground and thrown over the hill,” Dukovich said. The parking patrol is fighting back against meter-jamming by enforcing violations that most motorists probably do not realize even exist. Turner said that police are now issuing citations for exceeding the meter’s allotted time limit. This means that if you arc parked at a two-hour meter and return after two hours to “feed the meter,” you are actually violating a parking statute and could be ticketed. 62 Parking On an average day, Turner said that between 300 and 450 tickets are issued in Oakland. Roseanne said she had accumulated over 60 parking tickets during her two years as a Pitt student. She has fought many of these tickets in city traffic court. “If you're going to fight your ticket, be prepared to spend at least two hours there. And you should go down at night, with at least five tickets to make it worth your while. Most of the time you can get out of at least three of them, she said. Roseanne tells the magistrate, “I swear to God I put money in it. The timer must be fast.” Or, she says, “It was jammed, I swear to God it was jammed!” On two occasions, Roseanne sold her car to a family member so she could get new license plates for it. “By getting new plates, my car’s record is wiped clean, more-or-lcss, because of a hole in the system,” she said, laughing. “It’s only $24 for new plates, and I owed over $100 in parking fines. I didn’t want to get The Boot,” she added. The boot refers to the Denver Boot, a device officials attach to one wheel of a vehicle that immobilizes it until unpaid tickets arc paid in full. Turner said that violators arc put on the “boot list” if they have four or more unpaid parking tickets on file. Two officers patrol the city with minicomputers to catch scof-flaws (people with unpaid parking vi- olations.) Turner and Dukovich said they are tired of getting bad raps for just doing their jobs. “Not a day goes by that I’m not called a four-letter word by somebody. And I only fix the meters!” Dukovich said. Turner said, “In an article in The Pitt News, they called us ‘Meter Maids from Hell.’ We are just enforcing the law. They shouldn’t take it out on us.” Turner also added that “meter maid is now an obsolete, sexist title. By Lynne Glover-Martin The Pitt News Parking 63 The William By providing a number of services for both commuters and residents, the William Pitt Union has become a perfect gathering place for Pitt students. The Learning Skills Center, the Student Counseling Center, and the Commuter Resource Center, all of which are located in the Union, help in servicing the needs of the Pitt student body. In addition to these university services, students are also treated to poster sales, jewelry sales, and clothing vendors which often visit the campus. The Union is also the sight of many political activities such as Amnesty International letter writing campaigns and political awareness programs. 64 The Student Union Pitt Union The Student Union 65 Pitt's best friend? Changes for Campus Police New director of Campus Police, Bill Brennan. Jon Wells photo 66 Campus Police Campus Safety Actions speak louder than words. So, Bill Brennan, the new director of Public Safety at the University of Pittsburgh, began his plan of action. At an awards ceremony for Campus Police Officers held in the Faculty Club in January, Brennan brought together campus police, city police, local businessmen, administration officials and students. After two weeks on the job, Brennan said he was beginning to form the “community partnerships” he has stressed as being crucial to preventing crime in Oakland. This is the main objective of Brennan’s plan for the Campus Police. “Without communications, barriers form between people of different organizations,” Brennan said. “When you bring peo- ple together in an informal set-ting, you break down the barriers.” Part of the ceremony involved the promotion of personnel who Brennan said were key to his success. Walter Walters was promoted to first assistant director; Janet Thomas was promoted to assistant director of administration; and Timothy Delaney was promoted to captain for field operations. Gary Moses will retain the title of assistant director of field services, but his duties will be expanded to include training plain clothes and detective units. Brennan also gave out commendations for good service. “We’re quick to criticize these people when they make a mistake,” Brennan said. “But often, we’re not so quick to recognize the good things they do. These people are uniformed professionals who are out there day after day, doing a very important job: protecting your life and property.” Brennan continued to stress the friendships he was trying to form with the community. “I want each and every one of you to look around this room,”he said. “We have a cross section of people here. Now, the name of the game is working together.” Bill Keller, president of the Oakland Business Civic Association, and owner of Dorothy’s Millinery on Forbes Avc., was optimistic about the new director. “I think he’s right on the nose,” Keller said. “In the final analysis, we’re all in this together.” by Lou Grieco The Pitt News Campus Police 67 pin When it was announced that Playboy Magazine would be searching the University of Pittsburgh for models to feature in their April issue, Delta Zcta pledge “Leigh Ann Pratte” said no one from the sorority ever informed her that she could be “depledged” if she agreed to pose. Pratte, who is using a pseudonym to avoid excess phone calls from admirers, will face disciplinary charges at a Delta Zeta meeting this evening for the photographs appearing in the “Women of the Big East” issue of Playboy, featuring undergraduate women from Pitt as well as Syracuse, Villanova and other universities in the Big East conference. According to Pratte, she received a phone call Monday night from the president of her sorority, Maria Pekich, informing her that she was no longer a pledge of Delta Zeta. Pekich refuted the allegation, saying, “I informed her that we will be taking disciplinary action, but that is the meeting tomorrow. I told her she may no longer be a pledge [following the meeting]”. Pratte was instructed that the possibility of her being depledged was apparent, but that it would not be decided until a later meeting. Collegiate Chapter Director Robin Bcdwell explained that when news of Pratte’s posing surfaced, she contacted the Delta Zeta regional headquarters. At that time, Bedwell was instructed to take appropriate actions. “I can see if I would have worn my letters in the picture, or used my real name but I didn’t,” said Pratte. “Every time I did publicity, I never said anything about the sorority. Some people knew that I was in a sorority, but now everybody knows.” Pratte contends the pledges were not told that posing for the magazine could jeopardize their standing in the sorority. Delta Zeta Vice-President Pledge Trainer Andrea Mercurio explained, “At the first meeting [during the fall of 1989] the entire group of pledges were read our sorority’s code of regulations and each pledge understood that their actions represent the entire sorority.” Perkich would not quote the exact text that Pratte reportedly violated, citing the material as a “secrecy of the sorority.” Pratte said she was warned not to say anything “bad” to the media about the sorority or charges could be brought against her. Pekich again disputed Pratte’s allegations, “The word, charges, or legal whatever, was not brought up. I told her if slander was done there may be repercussions.” Pratte appeared on WTAE-TV’s Pittsburgh’s Talking where she talked about her experiences with Playboy with host Ann Devlin. When asked whether or not posing had had a bad effect on her life, Pratte revealed her sorority’s reaction. “If they had not called me,” Pratte said, “I would not have said a word about the sorority. Even though I knew they were upset [with her posing], I still wasn’t going to say anything [until Pekich’s phone call].” Bedwell said in a prepared statement that she was “disappointed” Pratte had talked to the media before the sorority had a chance to consult her about the disciplinary charges. By Erik Kridle and Scot Ross The Pitt News 68 Playboy MEETS PLAYBOY Ann Marie Haggerty, of Villanova University, autographed copies of the Playboy Big East issue at Gus Miller’s Newsstand. Playboy 69 70 Cathedral of Learning The Cathedral of Learning Did you know that . . . The Cathedral of Learning is the tallest educational structure in the free world. It inspired PPG Place and marked the beginning of the Pittsburgh Renaissance. The Cathedral has a doorbell. It’s located in the loading dock area. Original plans for the 42-story building had classrooms on only the first three floors, the rationale being that students would skip class too often if they had to climb too many steps. The Commons Room floor, made from Vermont slate, covers half an acre. There is a secret passageway in the Early American Nationality Room which leads to a bedroom. The Darlington Library on the sixth floor was one of the first areas in the Cathedral to be air-conditioned. Home economics courses were taught to female students on the 12th floor, in 1217. The kitchen is still used to prepare food for special events. A dining room on the 17th floor serves lunch Monday through Friday. There are showers in the basement for anyone wishing to use them. All of the furniture in the Commons Room, constructed of white oak, was designed especially for the room. Artifacts and materials used in the Nationality Rooms were shipped directly from the respective countries. As of December 1988, all wrought iron in the Commons Room was crafted by one man, Samuel Yellin. It is believed to be the most expensive additions to the Cathedral’s decor. A hallway connects the Cathedral and Stephen Foster Memorial. Go through the loading dock to the “Stage Door” to find it. Cathedral of Learning 71 AP Photo President Ronald Reagan and Soviet Leader Mikhail S. Gorbachev worked for several years to bring the two countries together. After a treaty was signed to eliminate certain nuclear weapons, 1988 was the year the efforts of these two went into effect. 72 World News «i4 i j k- AP Photo Amid tears and grief, thousands of people who had died of AIDS were memorialized in ceremonies centered on a huge quilt that was made from friends and family members of the victims. World News 73 AP Photo Hurricane Gilbert rose out of the Caribbean like a giant wind storm in late September. By the time it lost its hurricane status, it had killed over 300 people, left hundreds homeless and caused billions of dollars in damage. 74 World News AP Photo It became an international effort of good will. Russians and American rescuers cut through the ice in Alaska to save two California gray whales. The whales were trapped in the ice for more than three weeks. World News 75 AP Photo The Democrats went to Atlanta in the summer of1988, and decided on Michael Dukakis, the governor of Massachusetts, to be its candidate for President of the United States. He chose Lloyd Bentsen as his running mate. 76 World News AP Photo Vice President George Bush got the expected nod at the Republican National Convention in the Summer of 1988. His choice for running mate was unexpected — Sen. Dan Quayle of Indiana. World News 77 AP Photo The shuttle Discovery blasted into orbit in September, the first space flight since the shuttle Challenger mission ended tragically 73 seconds after lift-off on Jan. 28, 1988. 78 World News The World Series belonged to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers captured their sixth World Series title in October with a 5-2 victory over the Oakland A’s in the fifth game of the series. World News 79 AP Photo Gretchen Elizabeth Carlson erupted in tears as her name was announced as Miss America 1989. The 22 year old Miss Minnesota is a classical violinist. 80 World Series AP Photo Heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson married actress Robin Givens. But the stormy marriage lasted less than a year. She filed for divorce, but said she would not take money. World News College of General Studies CGS Student Government The CGS Student Government Council was first recognized as the CGS Student Government Cabinet in the early 1970’s by a group of evening students under the leadership of Hank Burns. Since then, the CGS Student Government Council has become one of the strongest non-traditional student governments. The CGS Student Government is the official representative student government for all students enrolled in the College of General Studies at the Uii versity of Pittsburgh. During th 1988-89 academic year, the Counci represented and served over 6,000 sti dents registered in the College of Gee eral Studies. It is comprised and got erned by a council of five CG! students elected by the student bod each year. Their mission is to bette serve the needs and interests of th CGS student body. 84 CGS Student Government Council CGS Student Government Activities, Services and Awards There arc a variety of services and activities provided by the CGS Student Government for the students enrolled in the College of General Studies. Some of the more popular services and activities are pictured here. Left, arc two CGS students purchasing Fall Parking Permits from Stacy Harris, the Evening Supervisor of the CGS Student Government Office. Above, a student utilizes the free photocopying service available to all CGS students in 615 William Pitt Union. CGS Activities, Services, Awards 85 CGS Activities Aboiv: 1988 CGS Student Government’s Annual Family Picnic at Kcnnywood Park; CGS students enjoy the Fall Term Open House in 615 William Pitt Union; Right: 1988-89 CGS Student Government members setting goals and objectives for the upcoming fiscal year. 86 CGS Activities CGS Awards Left; 1989 J. Steele Cow Award was presented to Shirley (Susie) Schmid; Below: 1989 Outstanding Leadership Award recipients Jo Ann Sobek Kurutz, (CCS Dean, John Bolvin), Barbara Klaus, Leslie Sturdevant, and Marilyn Green (not pictured). CGS Awards 87 CGS Student Government The Budget and Finance Division reviews all budget proposals, interim budget requests, and budget modifications, and makes recommendations to the Council accordingly. The Budget and Finance Director for 1988 89 was Leslie Sturdevant. Pictured are members of the Budget and Finance Division, Paul Pusateri, Assistant Director, and Leslie Sturdevant. The Judicial Affairs Division interprets the Student Government’s Constitution and Bylaws when conflict arise, and oversees Student Government Council elections. The director for the Judicial Affairs Division of CGS Student Government is Donna Walker. The Judicial Affairs Division is comprised of Donna Walker, Joe Walker, Associate Director and Election Supervisor; and Jim Parker, Assistant Director (not pictured). 88 CGS Student Govt. Divisions Divisions Senate The Night Times Division is responsible for publicizing the official publication of the CCS Student Government, the Night Timet. It highlights upcoming events and activities, and important dates and services for CGS students. The Night Times is mailed to all currently enrolled CGS students, and is published nine times per year. The 1988-89 Night Times staff for CGS Student Government are Michele Wilson, writer; Lisa Earl, photographer; Jo Ann Sobck Kurutz, director and editor; Caroline Reich, writer; Jan McKcag, layout artist; Andrew Wilson, writer. Pictured are eight of the fifteen CGS students who represent the CGS Student Government on the University Senate Committee and Councils. Row 1: Eileen Bradshaw, Melinda Suska Conturo, Donna Walker, Kathryn Davis; Row 2: Martin Pronio, Michele Bieranowski, Caroline Reich, Nancy George; not pictured: Calyta Ivey, Vera Freshwater, Darck Wolman, Eileen Dadey, Darla Cravotta, Kenneth Wingcrter, Susan Schneider. CGS Divisions and Senate 89 Alpha Sigma Lambda Alpha Sigma Lambda (ASL) is a national honor society dedicated to the advancement of scholarship and leadership among CGS students. ASL recognizes their members’ accomplishments and offers a unique training ground for fully developing the leadership potential their members already exhibit. The University of Pittsburgh's chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda is Alpha Chi. Alpha Chi Chapter of the Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society celebrated the 15th year of its chapter in October, 1988. It was the 45th chapter organized since 1947 and there arc now 135 chapters throughout the U.S. Alpha Chi Chapter at the University of Pitts- burgh has grown from 13 charter members to over 300 undergraduates, alumni and honorary members. Alpha Sigma Lambda is a service organization and is involved in various projects throughout the years. As an ongoing project, ASL offers a free tutoring service to CGS students. In addition, this year ASL participated in the Big Brothers and Sisters Annual Bowl-a-thon that raised over $100,000 for Big Brothers and Sisters, and sold candy bars to benefit Project Bundle-Up. Membership of ASL host four meetings per year, two of which are initiation ceremonies. There are speakers at each meeting. Top- ics have included resume writing, internships, placement, time and stress management. Pictured below are: Row 1: Joann Talbert, Susan Sammon (treasurer), Anh Vu, Juday Bishop Ifft, Virginia Hill; Row 2: Kathleen Verrengia, Audrey Bonnett, Beth Ellen Sussman, Cheryl Allerton, Noreen Lipp, Mercedes Mashoob; Row 3: Tracey Colbert, Terry Brown, Edward Balta, Valerie Scanlon, Sue Meggary, Pamela Theriault; Row 4: Ed Colbert, Eleanor Appel, Joan Yoho, Joyce Gallagher, Gale Foster (president), Mary Lou Felbinger (vice-president). 90 CGS Organizations Lambda Alpha Epsilon Alpha Psi Omega, the University of Pittsburgh chapter of Lambda Alpha Epsilon, was reactivated on January 30, 1989, by a group of CGS students interested, and pursuing their degrees, in the field of criminal justice. Lambda Alpha Epsilon, the American Criminal Justice Association, was founded in 1937. Today there are chapters nationwide. The objectives of Lambda Alpha Epsilon are to aid and encourage the expansion of higher education in the field of criminal justice, to foster greater understanding among interested parties in related areas of criminal justice, and to promote communication and public understanding of the problems and objectives within the areas of administration of justice. The Alpha Psi Omega Chapter membership includes students enrolled in the programs of Administration of Justice, Legal Studies and Paralegal at the University of Pittsburgh. Its mission is to promote professionalism in criminal justice and provide opportunities to fellow students who arc interested in the field of criminal justice; to attend lec- tures with professional speakers; and, to meet professionals in the field of Administration of Justice. Pictured below are: Marcie Roberts (vice-president), Jeffrey Walker (treasurer), Marie Jurbala (president) and Ronald Woods. 91 Phi Chi Theta T) hi Chi Theta, Epsilon Chapter, Business Fraternity was rechartered at the University of Pittsburgh in September of 1987. There arc thirteen “founding” members who were responsible for reenacting the chapter. Phi Chi Theta is a national organization dedicated to the cause of higher business education of individuals majoring in business, economics, computer science and information science. The organization provides an opportunity to develop and practice the professional leadership skills and abilities necessary to succeed in the business community. The 1988-89 officers are as follows: President, Shalynnc Angcli; Vice President, Sherri Pollard; Secretary, Amy Wasilowski; Treasurer, Paul Pusateri. Phi Chi Theta’s Annual Banquet was held on March 17, 1989, this year. The 1989-90 officers were inducted at the Banquet and they are as follows: President, Paul Pusateri; Vice-President, Leslie Sturdevant; Treasurer, Paul Crystcr; and Secretary Lori Yoders. 92 On February 11, 1989, Phi Chi Theta co-sponsored an all day “In Pursuit of Success” Seminar with the CGS Student Government. It included workshops on Resume Writing, Gameplan Interviewing, Dress for Success, the Do’s and Don’ts of being a New Employee, in addition to a panel discussion with top executives from business, industry and non-profit organizations. The seminar was considered a success by all in attendance, and will be continued in the years to follow. Pictured are Ms. Shalynne Angcll presenting Leslie Sturdevant an award for her outstanding contributions and services to the Epsilon chapter; and the “In Pursuit of Success” Seminar discussion panel. 93 Psi Psi Chi is (he National Honor Society in Psychology founded in 1929 for the purpose of encouraging, stimulating, and maintaining scholarship in the science of Psychology. Psi Chi serves two major goals: to provide academic recognition to its initiates through membership; and to nurture the spark of that accomplishment by offering a climate congenial to its creative development. A Psi Chi National Council governs the Society which is one of the four largest honor societies in the Association of College Honor societies. The intrinsic value of membership is rewarding not only to the achiever but to others and to the field of psychology. The achievement and recognition of excellence leads to self-fulfillment and thus to self-realization. By recognizing that what we do docs make a difference, we are stimulated to higher productivity. Accomplishments arc enjoyed more through sharing. In addition, the contacts made through Psi Chi will be valuable throughout educational and professional careers. Opportunities arc made available to the members of Psi Chi for promoting their research; for national and international recognition; for contact and interaction with the leaders in their field and to meet Psi Chi members of other chapters. Meetings also become a forum for exchange of information between students and faculty members. The University of Pittsburgh Chapter is operated by student officers and faculty advisors. Together they select and induct members and carry out the goals of the society. Membership in this prestigious organization is earned and is for life. Membership rolls are preserved at the Psi Chi national office and can be called upon for reference purposes such as applications for graduate school and jobs. Pictured below are: Brigitte Rouse. Taylc Walsh, Virginia Hill (president), Jennifer Snyder, Deanna McMinch; Dolly Bandula (advisor), Daneen Scocozzo. Suzanna Klesen, Judy Bishop Ifft, Marian Fourman, Norcen I.ipp, Mirjana Filipovic, Mercedes Mahsoob; Fran Watona, Kathleen Christy (vice-president), Mary Lou Felbinger, Barbara Klaus; Barbara Kucinski, Bruce Carnahan, Donald McBurncy, Gale Foster. 94 Psi Chi Psychological Society The 1988-89 Psychological Society officers arc as follows: Marilyn Green (treasurer), Barbara Klaus (president), Judy Urich (secretary). The Psychological Society is an organization of students at the University of Pittsburgh who arc interested in the Held of psychology. The Society promotes psychology on campus and provides a social and professional atmosphere for students with this interest by 1) hosting meetings with professional guest speakers, 2) generating experiences that students might not normally obtain in the class- room setting, and 3) providing opportunities to advance an interest in the field of psychology and to meet people with similar interests. Membership is available to all undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Pittsburgh who arc interested in psychology. CGS Psychological Society 95 Sports 96 Student Life Divider n s While football and basketball continue to be the centers of attention, the athletic teams in general continue in their pursuit of excellence. I'he athletic program constitutes a major portion of the Pitt experience. Pitt has founded a tradition of establishing quality teams in every sport. Pitt has continued to recruit top players, as athletes from across the country come to realize the great potentials which Pitt athletics offer. The quality of programs such as women's volleyball, swimming and track has increased over the years, and continued to do so this year. Intramural sports programs have also grown and expanded, giving Pitt students the opportunity to achieve personal excellence. For participants and spectators alike, athletics add a touch of color to the overall experience at the University of Pittsburgh. Other Page: Mutual support and respect play an important part for any athletic team. This Page: Glory and pain — every sport has its ups and downs, which lead to growth. 99 Whether in the stands, on the sidelines or on the field, Pitt football is always exciting. F 0 0 T B A L L Panthers split season The Pitt football team finished the 1988 campaign with a 6-5 record in what could he considered a disappointing season by a lot of people. One of them is not Coach Mike Gottfried. Nobody will ever make me say that this is a frustrating year, Gottfried said. “We made a few mistakes and we are going to learn from them. We just didn't tie some of the loose ends together. We were a few plays away and we'll get better.” “We’ll just keep looking and we’ll look back and evaluate and re-evaluate and try to figure out exactly what did happen.” The Panthers started off the season in fine fashion by beating a greatly overmatched Northern Iowa team (59-10) and an Ohio State team (42-10) that also had a tough season. Then trouble hit. West Virginia (No. 2 in the nation in the final AP poll) came to town and Pitt was just no match, losing 31-10. Quarterback Major Harris threw for 61 yards and ran for 55. The big star of the game was Pitt transfer AB Brown. Brown trampled the Panthers, running for 110 yards and scoring a 64-yard touchdown in the third quarter that broke the game open. This was the only game the Panthers lost this year in which they were thoroughly beaten. For their first road game, Pitt travelled to Boston College and lost 34-31 on a second-half comeback by the Eagles. Freshman Curvin Richards, playing in his first sustained role of the season, fumbled the ball with three minutes remaining and gave BC the momentum needed to win the game. In the second half, it felt like we were in control of the game,” Pitt cor- I nerback Alonzo Hampton said after- [ ward. Control is something the Panthers I had often in 1988; the problem was that they just couldn't put teams away. The Boston College game was just the start. I and it was a sign of what would come later. Notre Dame (No. 1) came into Pitt Stadium and got all they wanted but still came out with a 30-20 w in. Pitt controlled most of the game, but mistakes again cost the Panthers the game. Late in the second quartet I 100 Sports Football Football Sports 101 Spirits were high despite foul weather conditions. But victory was always a welcome sight. with Notre Dame up 17-14, quarterback Darnell Dickerson had an open hole to the end zone. He didn’t quite make it as he fumbled the ball into the end zone. Instead of just falling on the ball, Dickerson tried to pick it up. The ball squirted out of his hands; he tried to fall on it, but it again eluded his grasp. Notre Dame recovered the ball and took a lead into halftime. That just about killed the game. A couple of good breaks and Pitt could be a 4-1 instead of 2-3. It was time to make something happen. Pitt went on a four-game winning streak against Temple (42-7), Navy (52-6), Rutgers (20-10) and Penn State (14-7). They looked to be on a roll, but the bottom suddenly dropped out. On Nov. 14, the Panthers found out that they were not going to a bowl game despite a 6-3 record. It had to affect the team, no matter what they said. It showed the next week when the team travelled to NC State. Pitt came out flat and played that way throughout the whole game on the way to a 14-3 loss. Then in their final game, they bowed to Syracuse 24-7 to finish the season on a bad note. What went wrong? Dickerson seems to think that some of the teammates quit. “I really don't know what happens on offense,” senior middle linebacker Jerry Olsavsky said. On defense, everyone went out for every game; no one gave up. It’s just hard going out there all the time knowing the game could be out of our hands. When asked how he would sum up the season, Olsavsky only said one word: Long. by Vince Carey The Pitl News 102 Sports Football Football Sports 103 104 Sports Football [on Wells photo Pain and injury plagued the Panthers this season. Frustration proved to be a problem. Football Sports 105 106 Sports Football Two in a row about his young players. But it was tne Panthers younger players that scaled Pitt’s second victory over Penn State in as many years. The game may have been denned by what could have been, not what actually was. “We could have made a couple of plays here and there if we would have extended ourselves,” senior flanker Billy Osborn said. “We had a couple of chances to put it away early. You've got to give the Penn State defense credit.” Penn State mounted a furious comeback earlv in the fourth quarter with a 39-yard Tarasi field goal attempt that fell wide left. Tne Lions never threatened again. by Matt Martin The Pitt News Paul Diamond photo You might have called it a defensive struggle — a repeat of last year’s Pitl-Penn State game at Pitt Stadium. You might have called it a cliffhanger, an edge-of-the-seat, hair-pulling brawl on the natural grass of Beaver Stadium. Call it what you like but call it a 14-7 Pitt victory over the Nittany Lions Nov. 12 before a national viewing audience, via ESPN, and a crowd of 85,701, the sixth-largest attendance figure ever at Beaver Stadium. Lest you forget, this was a game neither team could afford to lose — “This game is played like the Super Bowl,” said freshman linebacker Curtis Bray. With possible bowl bids waiting in the wings and, above all, the opportunity to beat archrival Penn State, Gottfried had reason to worry Football Sports 107 108 Sports Football Sophomore Mark Spind er suffered knee injuries this season. Viet Pham photo ■ ■■■ ■ —'r Football Sports 109 BASKETBALL Sean Miller and Brian Shorter led the Panthers this season in consistently good playing. Team has rough season Viet Pham It has become as trite as referring to a victory over Syracuse University as “Crushing the Orange or Orange Crushed. With all due respect to the authors and the editor, kindly try to forget all the biblical babble surrounding the Pitt Panthers basketball team, the talk that, upset after upset, has this talented group of sophomores and Rod Brookin playing the protagonists in the 1988-89 production of Jed C. Scrolls' epic. David and Goliath. That's too easy, too commonplace. Anytime a team pulls off a string of upsets, regardless of the sport, every sportswriter at the scene typically employs the old With slingshot in hand, the underdog blanks, coached by their miracle worker so-and-so, bravely picked up the nearest lucky stone and projected it at the giant Goliath, knocking him :o the ground and out of the lop 10. Then, David picked up (hr neartit lucky itone and hurled it at the monstrous Philistine with his slingshot, knocking him to the ground and killing him. Or at least David and Co. thought Goliath was dead. Sure, the stone beaned him right between the eye , much to the 5-foot-7. 142-pound David's surprise. (He admitted later in an interview with CNN that the shot was actually intended for another, much more sensitive part of the Philistine's body, going on an insider tip that ol’ Goliath wasn't wearing a desert-combat supporter. David didn't have the truest aim.) Actually, the shot-to-the-noodle only temporarily knocked Goliath out. He did hit the ground pretty hard, though, banging up his chin on a piece of glass, which required nine stitches, but he was far from dead. However, David and Co. didn't stick around to find that out for sure. They celebrated quickly, then took off in a flash back to their camp, acting on the premise that the only thing worse than being on the bad side of an angry 7-foot-2 Philistine is being on the bad side of an angry 7-2 Philistine. The real credit to David's fabled success, therefore, belongs I his sharp ministers of propaganda. The more modern-time Panthers have achieved their giant killer label by stoning a select group of top-10 clubs. On a pa-Saturday, it was Pitt 79. USA TODAY’S No. I Georgetown 74 Before tha« it was the Panthers over former No. 2 Syracuse, No. Oklahoma and No. 9 Scion Hall. Paul Evans and Co. deserve better than the overused David and Goliath bit for bagging those trophies. Arnold Schwarzeneggc single-bazookadly wiped out a whole army of pesky bad guys in Commando. Clint Eastwood did a nice job whipping a slew ol chaw-spittin Civil War bounty hunters in The Outlaw Joses Walt' And just who says that David's upset is the greatest of all time Excitement wise, it was a bore. Tyson-Spinks. all 91 seconds of it lasted longer than David-Goliath. Villanova over Georgetown ii the '85 NCAA title game, one of the all-time thrillers, shouldn't lake a back seat to anything. In Super Bowl 111, the jets were U point underdogs against the Baltimore Colts, and ended up win nine the thing. Why isn't Broadway Joe mentioned somewhere in the Bible? (Okay, well 1 could see w here the pantyhose commercial would put him in disfavor, but David wasn’t always Mr. Perfect cither.) But the greatest, most stirring, absolutely unpredictable and most definitely uncalled for upset, worthy of at least a hundred verses and a psalm or two of Bible coverage, occurred in this vers city this year. You all must remember when .. . Duqucsnc beat Pitt. — Thomas The 110 Sports Baskctball Jon Andcraon photo Basketball Sports 111 Paul Diamond Coach Paul Evans led the Panthers through a season of ups and downs. Basketball Sports 113 114 Sports Baskctball BASKETBALL Panthers surprise fans I here has been plenty of speculation as to why the Pitt basketball team w ins games it’s supposed to lose ™ (Florida, Syracuse, Oklahoma, Seton Hall), and loses games it’s supposed to win (Duquesne, Siena. Boston College.) Theories have been proposed, frustration publicly expressed by both fans and £oach Paul Evans, but still, no one can explain the strange course the Pitt hoop team has taken. ■ Sophomore guard Jason Matthews thinks that no one should attempt to explain the Pitt squad. Pitt is a young team; it starts with alj sophomores on the floor. It is also a team in transition, and Pitt is capable of virtually anytning. This includes beating the top teams in the country and losing to unranked teams. Occasionally this season, Pitt seemed to play the role of a spoiler by knocking highly ranked teams down a few spots by handing them a loss. “I don't understand it. Matthews said, when people say we’re supposed to beat one team and lose to another. Especially in the Big East — anyone can beat anybody on any given night, and it probably- won’t Be considered an upset.” Indeed, the Big East was as competitive this year as it has ever been in the past. The conference is stocked with highly talented guards who racked up astronomical amounts of points. Since the top 20 teams in the country always seem to play the games that “matter, a team like Pitt that scores upsets over the top 20 tends to be looked at in the wrong way. More attention, for example, is focused on Syracuse having an off-night than Pitt having a good night. Thus, the media, especially television, will ___ talk more about how Sherman Douglas’ shooting was off and why the Orangemen could not successfully get the ball inside instead of analyzing Pitt's success. Unrankcd teams who score major upsets tend to be regarded as a flash in the pan. However, Pitt consistently scored upsets this season, four to be exact, and three of these were on the road (Florida, Syracuse, Seton llall). Despite suggestions that Pitt is a made-for-television team, an inconsistent squad, or just plain unpredictable, what people are seeing is a young team just starting to gel as they get used to playing with each other. Matthews said, As far as we are considered to be On court confrontations added game. playing the spoiler role, there’s really a simple explanation for it. We just go out and play- teams like Seton Hall, Georgetown and Syracuse as hart! as we can. And if we did that every game, we would be one of the top 10 teams in the country. But you've got to remember, this is a young team, and we’re trying to put it all together. Strange things are going to happen, some good and some-bad. Matthews believes that people should look at other games, especially in the Big East, when evaluating Pitt’s performance. “We almost knocked off Georgetown and Villanova. If we have a close game with those teams, and wind up losing, people seem to be really- upset. I don't get it because they didn't expect us to have a chance of winning in the first place,’’ Matthews said. Pitt court strategy appeared to be improving towards the end of the Against St. ic Panthers be-s h u t down Jayson Williams, the team's leading scorer and rebounder, in the second half when it really mattered. St. John’s Coach l.ou Carnesecca was visibly disappointed after the loss, specifically because of who he lost to. “That’s a good ball club (Pitt) out there, and that’s why I'm so upset with the loss, he said. “Maybe Pitt doesn’t get the hype that some-other teams do, but some of the clubs they’ve beaten arc simply outstanding. Evans is particularly impressed with his team's attitude, work ethic and execution. Chemistry has a lot to do with the number of wins,” Evans said. Thus, instead of labeling the Panther basket-excitement to the fast paced ball team as the “cardiac kids or ihe madc-for-————— television upset squad, perhaps one should lake into account the simple fact that the Panthers are a young, struggling team who are just starting to pull themselves together. For the 1988-89 Panthers, everyday was an anything-can-happen day. And what happens next season is anyone’s guess. — Mike Kampa The Pitt News This season, the Panthers had many upsets, but lost games they were expected to win. Basketball Sporls 115 BASKETBALL Brian Shorter dominates In the beginning of the season. Pin forward Brian Shorter said he was looking forward (o the games against the Big East foes- Halfway through that part of the schedule, Shorter had an average of just over 18 points, 10 rebounds and 34 minutes a game. By the end of the season, he had proven himself to be one of Pitt’s most dominant players. Shorter sat out last season as a victim of the NCAA’s Proposition 18, but that was last year. All of that is behind me now, I just want to concentrate on playing, the 6-foot-f . 235-pounder said. And play he did. In over half of the season’s games, Shorter was high scorer and high rebounder. Teammate Jason Matthews speaks highly of Shorter's performances. “Brian has been our most consistent player. It was Shorter's play that helped Pitt beat four top 10 teams this season. The only bad thing had been that some of Shorter’s bigger games have been hidden by Panther losses. Against Providence (96-81) Shorter scored 24 and pulled down 16 rebounds. Against Villanova (79-78), Shorter had 19 points and seven boards. Against Syracuse. Shorter pumped in 28 points and grabbed nine rebounds against a much taller team. That does bother me a little bit. Shorter said. It gets a little frustrating sometimes, because these games can really help us later. It is up to everybody to do the best they can a-, well. When that doesn't happen, we lose the game. As a result of the numbers that he pulled up Shorter expressed that he feels the team is starling to rely on him more and more. That is the way Shorter likes it. though. “I do feel a bit of extra pressure because the guys are looking at me a little more, Shorter said. I just can’t let it bother me. I knew coming in that the team was going to depend on me thi year. Because of that 1 am gaining confidence with each game As 1 gain confidence, the team will depend on me more. Thai’s the way I like it.” Former Pitt assistant coach John Calipari (now Massachusetts' head coach) said, “Brian was the best ninth-grad, player I've ever seen.” Now, Shorter is becoming the center of attention again. “I just want to plav my game,” Shorter said. ”1 really don't care what people say', as long as I am happy w ith myself. That is all that really matters. — Vince Carev The Pill Seu -. Forward Brian Shorter led the Panthers in points and rebounds. He was the most dominant and consistent player for the team. 116 Sports Basketball Baskctball Sporls 117 118 Sports Basketball Coach Paul Evans, the driving force behind the Panthers, led the team to the NCAA Playoffs. Basketball Sports 119 BASKETBALL The Lady Panthers began the season with top notch winning form. Rough season for ladies The Lady Panthers finished a disappointing season by bowing to a solid Seton Hall team by a score of 74-73 in a contest at the Fitzgerald Field House. According to Pitt head coach Kirk Bruce, the season-ending contest was a particularly eut-wrenching loss, because the I.any Panthers had Seton Hall ------------- reeling in the First half. But this loss was not the final blow for the Ladies. That came during the Big East playoffs, when ’ ‘ ’ ’ 1988- the squad Finished a dismal losing to the G town Hoyas 61-57 in the prelim- 89 season by losing to the Gcorge- -57 i nary game. We were doing fine until we went to West Virginia for the Big East regular season title. However, the loss to West Virginia marked a turning point for the Lady Panthers. After that disappointing game, they entered a tailspin that they seemingly could never right, partly due to the loss, and partially as a result of an injury to ------------ star forward Lorri Johnson that nagged her for the remainder of the season. “We kind of feel that had we ForUruce, the game was just the culmination of a season that could, ---------- at best, be described as frustrating. “We thought we were doing prettv good up until New Year’s,” he said. “We were 8-1 prior to Christmas. We were doing fine until wc went to West Virginia.” Indeed Pitt looked to be on top as contenders played a better game at West Virginia, it might have been the start of something real big for us,” Bruce said. “We should have beat them down at their place — we gave them everything that they ----------- could handle. Looking nack on it, I really feel that had we won the game, we would have been able to go into places in the Big East and have the confidence to win. Another thing was Johnson’s injury. We were only able to use her sparingly after that, and in fact, it was that way for the rest of the year. She 120 Sports Baskctball Baskctball Sports 121 122 Sports Basketball V could go 100 percent in practice but not in games. The Lady Panthers went on to close out the season witn an 11-17 record (3-14 in Big East play.) I don't think we were as bad as our record indicated,'’ senior forward Amy Holman said in retrospect. “We just lost it during the last part of the season, ana I don't think anyone knows why. Holman refused to lav any blame for the dismal season on Johnson's injury. “Lorri played well despite the injury. She didn't really carry the team. I just don’t think that’s the reason we lost all of those games. Obviously, Johnson was not too hampered by the lame joint, since she came on to finish the year with a 24.2 points per game average and 8.7 rebound per game average. The sccona-lcading scorer was guard Jennifer Shingler, who poured in 11.9 points per contest. No other Pitt player averaged double figures per game, with Connie Hunt being closest to hit tnat mark, knotching a 9.3 ppg average. Tabatha Long (9.0), Holman (6.7) and Denise Becher (5.5) rounded out the top Pitt scorers for 1988-1989. The bottom line is that a team that was supposed to make a move into the upper echelon of the East found itself mired in the cellar. We’d lose a close game here or there and had to try and bounce back,” Bruce said. “And then it seemed like we always had to face a tough opponent. When I look back, had we had some luck, gotten some crucial rebounds, made some crucial free throws, or not thrown the ball away in late games, then maybe we would have a much better year. Compiled from The Pitt News After a devastating loss to WVU, the injury plagued Lady Panthers finished the season dismally. Basketball Sports 123 E Dan Liberatti (r), among Others, played well for the team, but overall the season was a disappointment. Disappointments for team Pitt’s men’s soccer team ended a disappointing season by bowing to Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 2-0, at Pitt Stadium. “I think this was a very disappointing loss,” Pitt coach Joe I.uxbacher said. “We did not play well at all. We only have four or five guys doing the job. We played well but couldn’t score the ________________ goals .. .t that’s the story of our season.” Indeed, this contest epitomized Pitt's frustrations for the year. The Panthers had their fair share of scoring chances, especially in the second half, but could not get on the score-board for one reason or another. The setback brought to a conclusion a grueling 1988 Panther campaign, as Pitt was plagued with the inability to score key goals when they had to all year. This was not a team that was a prime candidate to finish the season with a losing mark. “The first thing I’d like to say is that, coming in, I was really optimistic,’’ Dan Libcraii said in the locker room after the game. “We had some good freshmen coming in, and I thought we had things going for us. But for some reason we just didn't gel. We got caught in a rut. In my opinion, we should have only lost three or four games, not eight. We lost a lot of close games this vear because of a breakdown. But we did have a fair season. Everybody gave 110 percent until the end.” Jon Ascher, who along with I.ibcrati and Sam Lanza, was co-captain, had similar feelings. “We were all pumped up when the season began. But midway through, we had a couple of breakdowns and couldn’i seem to get on track.” The defeat not only marked the end of another fall sport, but it also meant that eight Panther careers have concluded. Beside the three captains, Mark Hendricks, John Os-berg, Chris Hiding, Matt Segedy, and Jeff Vargas are all upperclassmen. “Now you have to look forward to going on to bigger and better things in life,” Ascher said. “Personally. I'm going on to graduate school. Not playing soccer is not the end of the world. It's just unfortunate that we couldn't have had a winning — Ed Kuznik The Pitt News |on Andcrvon phon 124 Sports Soccer Soccer Sports 125 126 S ports Soccer CHAMPIONS 18 • 1929 • 1931 1937 • 1976 Tony Lcotta photo Jon Anderson photo Soccer Sports 127 WRESTLING The Panthers performed well in Lock Haven and Ohio Invitationals. Coach Randy Stottlemyer led them to a winning season. Good season The Pitt wrestling team dropped its final home match of the season to the West Virginia Mountaineers by a 19-17 score. Pitt dropped to 10-4-1 overall and to 2-4 in the Eastern Wrestling League. The match also marked defending national champion Pat Santoro's last match as a Panther. The three-time All-American will leave as Pitt’s all-time winningest wrestler. He is the only Panther wrestler to win 100 matches at Pitt. Santoro has a .940 winning percentage with a lifetime record of 157-10. Pitt had to forfeit its 188 pound match as Bob Simpson couldn’t make weight. Thus, the Mountaineers were granted a 6 point gift — one that proved to be very costly for the Panthers in the end. WVU took Pitt to the cleaners in the 126 and 134 pound divisions as Dave Miller and Dave Koreski beat Panthers Matt Rizzo and Joe Bursick. Koreski scored a four point major decision over Bursick to put Pitt in the hole 12-0. Ahh, but how does Pitt spell relief (and a major momentum shift)? S-A-N-T-O-R-O. He crushed his opponent Jamie Ritter 24-9 and scored a five-point technical fall to bring the Panthers back into a for wrestlers match that slowly seemed to be slipping away. Elsewhere in the season, the Panthers were able to fare well. The team finished sixth overall at the Lock Haven Invitational. The team also gave a strong performance at the Ohio Open tournament. Four Pitt wrestlers placed in the top 10: Scott Hovan (150) was fourth. Dave Ciafrc (150) placed sixth, and Jeff Turner (158) finished fourth. Defending champion Santoro (142) lost to rival Mike Cole from Clarion University and placed second. Injuries began to plague the squad this season. Turner had a recurring knee problem, and Perry Miller had a shoulder problem. Coach Stottlemyer was always optimistic, however. “We’re not the best or the worst team in the conference, but we are very competitive. When people talk college wrestling, they always mention the Big 10. the Big Eight and the EWL; and we're right up there with some excellent teams.” — Compiled from The Pitt Newt Jon Anderson photo. 128 Sports W rest ling Wrestling Sports 129 130 Sports Wrcstling WRESTLING Santoro ends Pitt career Pal Santoro retained his title as national champion at 142 pounds when he defeated Arizona State's Junior Saunders in overtime at the 59th annual NCAA Wrestling Championships. Santoro won 6-6, 1-1, criteria 10; meaning he had the riding time advantage in overtime to seal the victory. Santoro leaves Pitt with an amazing 20-4 record in NCAA tournament competition. Santoro, usually a soft-spoken and reserved individual, raced into the stands to hug his father after the decision was announced. Pitt coach Randc Stottlemyer said in the Pittsburgh Press, “The second title means more than the first. The losses he had this year just forced him to step it up a notch. Santoro had lost to No. 1-ranked Mike Cole from Clarion University three times this year. In the process, Santoro lost his No. I national ranking. Cole was upset by Saunders in the semifinals. Santoro, a normally aggressive and quick-to-strike wrestler, wrestled Saunders defensively for the entire match. Once the bout went into overtime, Santoro felt he had the edge. “I thought I could outlast him, out-condition him, Santoro said. According to coach Stot-tlcmyer, “He won here, he was pinned here. All those experiences helped him. You don't get too many four-time All-American or two-time champions. And he did it all in our weight room. That will inspire others who will come after him.” The team championship went to Oklahoma State. Pitt finished a distant 13th. Jon Anderson photo Pot Santoro grapples with Edlnboro’ Sean O'Day in a rematch of last year s NCAA final. Santoro won both matches. Put Santoro finished his Pitt wrestling career with a national title. He is the all-time most winningest wrestler to attend Pitt. Wrestling Sports 131 132 Sports Vollcyball VOLLEYBALL Ladies win Big East Led by tournament MVP Denise Frawley, the Pitt women's volleyball team dominated the opposition in capturing the Big East tournament championship. The host and tournament favorite Lady Panthers met eighth-seeded Boston College in their opening-round match. Showing how great the disparity between teams in the Big East is, Pitt romped in three games (15-1, 15-2, and 15-1). With All-American candidate Frawley resting her arthritic feet, the Lady Panthers were paced by outside hitter Julie Sheils (seven kills and two service aces) and middle-blocker Michelle Adamson (four kills, three blocks and one ace.) In the third game, Pitt coach Shelton Collier cleared the bench and went with a line-up of sophomores and freshmen, exclusively. The results proved that Pitt's Big East dominance should continue in the future. In the semifinals, the Lady Panthers met Provi-dence University, a team that had been surprise winners over Pitt in last year's Big East tournament. The Lady Panthers received outstanding performances from Frawley, Adamson, Sheils and freshman Dee McAulay in capturing three consecutive games (15-7, 15-8 and 15-4). Leading the Pitt offensive firestorm, Frawley tallied 14 kills as well as four blocks for the match. Adamson played exceptionally well in the match for the Panthers at the net. She had II kills on offense while being credited with six blocks on defense. Sheils totaled six kills in the match as well as chipping in with a service ace and a block. Displaying a poise atypical for a collegiate Deniie Frauley and named to I he Big learn. freshman, MacAulay accumulated six kills, had four blocks and a pair of aces. In the other semifinal, Syracuse made short work of Georgetown, dispatching of the Lady Hoyas in three straight. So the finals were set. A cohesive unit of Lady Panthers would meet a Syracuse squad most noted for their height (sometimes putting four 6-foot-I or better on the court) and their talented young setter Sherry Cowling. The Lady Panthers showed in the finals that a three-game sweep over Syracuse earlier in the year was no fluke. Led by the offensive fireworks of Sheils and Frawley, as well as the tough interior defense put 0 up by middle-blocking tri-J umvirate of Adamson, Ma- cAuIay and Nora Mulvihill, | the Lady Panthers repeated the sweep routine for Syr- acuse (15-8, 15-8, 15-9). Sheils exploded for 15 „ , kills against the Syracuse Dee McAulay were ° ' East all-tournament contingent. Frawley contributed nine kills and nine digs for the Lady Panthers. The battle between the two top setters in the Big East was not even close as Pitt’s Jenelle Lantagne clearly outplayed Cowling. The all-tournament team consisted of the Pitt troika of Frawley (23 kills, four blocks and an ace in two matches) and MacAulay (17 kills six blocks and three aces) as well as Providence College’s Debbie Matejka, Georgetown's Cathy Taylor and Syracuse's Cowling. Lantagne and Adamson, though not selected to the all tourney team, gave standout performances for Pitt all weekend. — Don Boyd The Pill News Denise Frawley was named MVP as the Lady Panthers captured the Big East Tournament once again. Volleyball Sports 133 V 0 L Following a new coaching strategy, the Lady Panthers found victories over Penn State and West Virginia University. L L E Y B A L New coach = good season Pitt women’s volleyball coach Sue Woods!ra has been on lhe job for .slightly over one month and has formulated sonic definite goals for the program. “I think a very realistic goal is making the top 20 within two or three years and moving up from there,” she said. Being involved with a successful volleyball program is second nature to Woodstra. In 1984. she captained the U.S. women's team to a second-place finish in the Olympics. She then served as an assistant coach for a nationally successful Arizona State team for four years, as well as playing in the highly competitive Japenese League herself. One of Woodstra’s decisions to come to Pitt was the reputation of the Pitt program. 1 think the one thing Pitt is known for is getting a lot out of what they have. Many limes, Pitt has gone into a match and come out ahead. Nationally, they are known as a group of fighters who don't quit, said Woodstra. One of the main reasons I came is (that) the girls on the team are neat and really fun to work with. They arc really eager to learn, she added. Woodstra’s personal coaching philosophy is a well-rounded perspective. “I think there are a lot of different facets in coaching college. Things you do in the gym are directed toward volleyball. Woodstra observed. Off the court she feels that with academics, you have .i really big influence over the student athlete. There has been a big emphasis on academics in women's intercollegiate sports. A coach has a lot of influence in all aspects of athletes' lives. My role is to direct them to as good an experience as possible in col-Icgc.” Woodstra is grateful for the fine reputation Pitt volleyball has. something she is sure will be an aid in recruiting. Out recruiting will be helped by Shelton Collier's accomplishments here, as well as having the administration's commitment to the program, noted Woodstra. One of the challenges Woodstra sees ahead for her program is the lack of competition in the East for the Lady Panthers. It is really difficult. There are a lot of schools in the East, but not that many with quality volleyball programs. We have to look for strong teams to play. We are one of the strongest teams in the East, if not the strongest. she commented. — Don Boyd The Pitt Neu' 134 Sports Volleyball Volleyball Sports 135 After falling behind on the first day of competition, the men's team fought back to secure the Big Hast title. SWIMMING DIVING Teams make big splash at NCAAs The domination of the Pitt swimming and diving teams were showcased this year in the Big East Championship meet. Both the men's and women’s teams took their seventh consecutive Big East crown. The women’s victory was marked by several outstanding performances. They easily outdistanced second-place Villanova 845-581. Boston College was third with 513 points. Pitt coach David Belowicn earned coach of the meet honors for the seventh consecutive year. “The bottom line is they stayed by the same philosophy as they have from the beginning — to be the oest that you can be,” said Bclowich. And today they were the best they could be. I'm very, very pleased.” Freshman. Laura Lee Sullivan, was pleased with her performance. She earned swimmer of the meet honors, set a new meet record, and was part of the four Pitt victories. Her time 1:04.85 in the 100 breaststroke, broke the old meet record set by Tara McKenna in 1986. She also won the 200 individual Medley, the 200 breaststroke, and teamed with Sandy Albright, Noelle Barry, and Laure Walczak to win the 200 medley relay race. “I’m very happy, I wrasn’t concentrating onDeing swimmer of the meet,” said Sullivan, “I just wanted to swim as well as I could.” Senior diver, Margie Pau-lick. was named diver of the meet for the third time in her career. She won the 3-mcter competition, and was second, behind teammate Krissa Ratliff, on the 1-meter board. I thought I had a really good meet,” said Paulick. “I was really consistent. It’s nice to end that way.” Pitt diving coach, Julian Krug, who added a victory celebration dive of his own off the 10-meterboard (dressed in street clothes), added I have to be very happy with Margie. I’m also very happy with all the girls.” Ratliff added a second place finish on the 3-meter board, and freshman Mindy Hennon took fourth in the 1-meter competition. Walczak also turned in an outstanding performance for Pitt. She dominated the short freestyle events including victories in the 50 and 100 freestyle races. She teamed with Celeste .Vlakiel, Tricia Rickert, and Christine Gallagher to add Pitt victories in the 200 and 400 freestyle relay events. Makiel was also victorious in the 500 freestyle competition. Gallagher added a second place in the 100 freestyle. Noelle Barry and Kara Moxie added Pitt points in the butterfly events. Barry placed third in the 100 butterfly, and Moxie took third in the 200 butterfly. Sandy Albright and Janine Atiyeh put more Pitt points on the board in the backstroke events. Albright finished third in the 100 backstroke, and Atiyeh took fourth in both the 100 and 200 backstroke races. o nr he Pitt men’s swimming J X team suffered an early a-scare, falling behind for the dp first time ever at the Big East £ Championships. But they e slowly clawed nack into first ,£,place. eventually' winning by oO points (the Panthers' seventh straight Big East win) over second place Villanova, 849.5-795.5, the closest meet in seven years. Men’s swimming coach Dick Bradshaw did shave or rest most of his swimmers, leaving room for the other teams to fight for a victory. Bradshaw did not rest his team for the Big East this year because he felt secure that his team could win unshaven and because he wanted to save the swimmers for their next meet, the Eastern Seaboard Championships. This team did something they've never done before. One is to come from behind after the second day and the other is to set their goals for something higher than this,” said Bradshaw. “One of the things that we’re trying to do in our program is to direct people more towards the NCAA Championships. We have the caliber of swimmer that we should be doing that. As a result we struggled a little bit this time, but it came out okay. I think this meet showed the character of tne kids that we have. They have strong will and they'll come through for you in the end,” Bradshaw said. Pitt captured the lead in the 3-meter diving, 65-28. All four of Pitt’s six divers finished in the top six, led by Jon Sharkey’s first place and Vernon Yenick’s second place finish. Brad Butcher finished fourth and Mike Naylor finished sixth. 136 Sports Swimming Sc Diving SWIMMING DIVING Big East meet brings 1th win Pitt fell apart on the second day, as Villanova won all five events and took the lead 268.5-242.5. The closest Pitt came to winning was three second places. Bradshaw held a 20 minute team meeting immediately afterwards to make sure the team knew what it had to do to come back, get more people into event finals. Apparently it worked, the next day Pitt captured five of the eight events and regained the lead 585.5-558.5. After losing by 67 points the previous day, the swim team beat Villanova by three points, and the divers finished first through third and fifth in the 1-meter to erase the Wildcat's lead. Sharkey won that event also and captured the Most Outstanding Diver award. Mike Kozlina won the first two of his three individual events which helped him w in the Most Outstanding Swimmer award. Kozlina won the 100m butterfly in 49.20 then three events later captured the 100m backstroke in a meet record 51.11 seconds. Other victories for Pitt were by Eric Mattson in the 400m individual medley over Brian Stagg who had beaten Mattson in tne 200m event the day before, and by the 200m freestyle relay team of Tim Adams, John Kcsler, Bill Folger, and Scott Jeffries. “I think every one thought that since we didn't nave any diving today, Villanova would have a shot. I told our guys that Villanova would say ‘with no diving now we'll be able to beat Pitt’ but our guys came through,” said Bradshaw. Dave Schepner won the 1650m freestyle and Mike Pfister finished second to extend the Panther lead for good. — Scott Bosak Scott Campbell The Pitt News The women’s swimmers and divers captured the Big East crown once again, with several shining performances. Sw imming Diving Sports 137 MEN’S TRACK Led by All-American Eric Cannon and guided by coach John Vas vary, Pitt men's track team wins the Big East Conference Championships. Men prevail Big East Perhaps the best kept secret in Pitt sports these days in the men’s track team. The team, under the leadership of head coach John Vasvary, has distinguished itself as one of the premier men’s track programs in the nation. The team catapulted its impressive 1989 outdoor track campaign by winning the Big East Conference Championship at Villanova. The two day track meet ended with Pitt outdistancing second-place Syracuse, 135-121.5. “We had a super weekend. It was a great team performance,” said Vasvary. “It was one of those times when you couldn't quit or give up at the end of a race, and we just did everything right.” Pitt was led by All-American Eric Cannon, who posted a victory in the 110-meter hurdles with a time of 13.85, and combined with Neil Malobicky, Sam Rice and James Stephens to win the 400 relay race. He also added a second place finish in the 200 dash. “Eric was our catalyst. He was in the center of everything that happened,’’said Vasvary. “He was in that position going in, so he nad the urden on him. He certainly lived up to everything he was supposed to do, maybe even more. The javelin, 110 hurdles, and the 400 hurdles events provided big points for the Panthers. Michael Stratos, a junior, claimed his second consecutive Big East crown in the javelin. Stratos heaved the javelin 59.6 meters. Curtis Bray, also a linebacker for the Pitt ------------------ football team, placed second in the javelin, tossing it for 54.48 meters. In tlie 110 hurdles, Elbert Ellis finished third and Brett Shcilds placed fifth to complement Cannon’s victory. In the 400 hurdles, Ellis finished second, Chop Burton fourth, and Sheilds repeated fifth to add more points to Pitt's victory. Ellis, Burton, Dave Moore, and Dave Price were victorious in the 1,600 relay, covering the distance in 3:12.23. Also this year, three of Pitt's men's track | PKU3BURGH PTT ITTSBURGH I J___ If Eric Cannon soars over 110-mctcr hurdles. elite were named All-American at the NCAA track and Held championships in Provo. Utah. Eric Cannon and Elbert Ellis both had All-American performances in the 110-meter hurdles. Dave Moore finished eighth in the 800 run to become All-American. Ellis had a personal best time of 13 minutes, 77 seconds to complement Cannon’s school record-breaking time of 13:21. Cannon who finished second, broke Roger Kingdom’s school record of 13:44, set in 1983. Coach Vasvary gave the highest praise to Cannon, “He’s going out in style,” he said. “We’ll never replace his leadership, dedication, and discipline. He’s earned it.” Vasvary also stressed that one of the keys to the success of this team is the family-like atmosphere that is created by the athletes themselves. “Even though we might have the cross country team out in the park running, and the middle distance people in the oval running, and the field people out behind Trees Hall in all different areas, they still all come together when the time counts,” Vasvary said. Vasvary noted that there are no cliques on the team: “If a person comes in that’s a half-miler and they have to sit down with the sprinters and hurdlers ... thev’re fetting that great feeling rom those guvs.” Vasvarv acknowledges the fact that he works nis athletes hard. “If it was easy, anybody could do it, ------------------- and it wouldn’t mean much.” Most of the athletes run six or seven days a week, during the season, with middle distance runners getting up at 6:30 nearly every morning to run. “It's something you really gotta like to do,” Vasvary said. I'm sure there are certain times they’d rather be out partying on a Sunday afternoon instead of running through Shady-side. But the people who are out partying are not running in the Penn Relays in front of 50,000 people.” 138 Sports Track WOMEN’S TRACK Women set new records The women’s track team Finished what was, according to Coach Steve Lewis, “a great year” by having four of its athletes compete at the National Championships in Provo, Utah. The four competing were Keisha Demas in the 400-meter dash, Clarissa Dudley, Pat Cupid and Debbie Bonner, who joined Demas in the 4x400 relay. Debbie Bonner was also Dig news for the I.ady Panthers in Big East competition. She became a four-time Big East outdoor champion in the 100-meter hurdles. She set a new Big East conference record in the event with a time of 13.90 seconds, breaking the old mark of 14.07 set by Villanova’s Patty Bradley. Bonner also won the 400 hurdles and joined teammates Nicollc McKenzie, Ardythe Hope and Demas to win the 1,600 relay. Bonner added a second place Finish in the 100 dash. Demas also had an outstanding showing at the Big East. In addition to her part in the 1600- The team performed as if they intended to win the championship. relay victory, she added two second-place Finishes in the 400 and 200 dashes. Clarissa Dudley added more than her share to the Pitt scoring. Dudley took second in the 100 hurdles and Fifth in both the 100 and 200 dashes. Pitt also got a second place out ----------- of their 3,200 relay. The team consisted of Luanne Harris, Cathy Chrissus, Tarsha Braxton, and Gloria Azeke. Harris added a third in the 400 hurdles. At the Big East championship meet, Pitts’ 104-point total put them iust Five points behind second place St. John’s and only 30 points behind No. 1 Villanova. “From top to bottom the team ___ performed as if they intended to win the Big East Championship,” said coach Lewis. “I feel very happy about their attitudes toward their performances and their unselfish giving to whatever was necessary to have the best team effort.” — compiled from The Pitt News Record-breaking performances helped the women's track team finish 3rd in the Big East Championships. Track Sports 139 Vice Pham photo 140 Sports Tennis MEN’S TENNIS the road to recovery r | ,'hc men's tennis team look the first step on its 1 road to improvement with a sixth place finish at the Big East Tournament in Weekapang, Rhode Island. This was a step up from last year's seventh place finish. “We played well,” said Coach Dief-fenhach. “The league was a lot stronger than last year. In singles, second-seeded sophomore Paul Mabcn advanced to the semifinals before falling to Lynn Moore of Georgetown, 6-3,6-4. Juniors John Tegana and Vivek Kumar each won a consolation match for the Panthers. Tegana defeated Se-ton Hall’s Keith Calanan, 6-1, 6-1, while Kumar beat Steve Repass of Connecticut, 7-6, 6-4. Sixth-seeded Terry O’Connor also won a consolation game for Pitt. In Doubles, the team of sophomore Jeff Mills and freshman I.arry Girard advanced to the final round. They had to get by Cal-lanan and Samarco of Seton Hall, and Rouse and Forest of Villanova. The final match went to three sets, with Mills and Girard eventually losing, 6-4, 3-6, 6-3. Maben and Kumar won a doubles consolation match against Bellsberg and V'aliuis of Georgetown, 6-0, 6-2. As expected Boston College finished first in the tournament. The Eagles were followed by Providence. St. Johns, Georgetown and Villanova. Pitt finished sixth, with Connecticut and Seton Hall rounding out the field. “We did much better than last year.” said Dieffenbach. “Hopefully, we’ll improve next year.” Mabcn defeated Taylor Teressi. Vil-lanova’s No. 2 seed, in the first round of singles play. The doubles team of Mills and Girard beat Villanova’s No. 1 doubles team in the semifinals. Dieffenbach added, “We were pretty even with Villanova. It should make for an interesting spring.” — Mike Seperack The Pitt News Placing sixth in the Big East tourney inspired the Panthers to improve for the spring competition. Tennis Sports 141 WOMEN’S TENNIS Good play, but losing season The Pill women’s tennis squad once again took their lumps at the annual Big Past Tournament, finishing last in the three day tourney held at Seton Hall University. Pitt won only one match during the entire tournament, a default victory by Tracy Feltingoff in the consolation semifinal round over Seton Hall’s Susan Fccley. Then, Feltingoff was beaten by Georgetow n's Kristin Beaudoin in the consolation finals. The only other Lady Panther to win a set was Jill Cohen, who gave Georgetown's Marina Cheng all she could handle in the consolation finals before bowing out of action by a 6-1. 2-6. 1-6 margin. Despite the setback. Pitt head coach. George Dief-fenbach. indicated that he was pleased with his team's showing and felt the experience in the tournament would bode well for tennis in Oakland in the future. “I'm not disappointed at all,” Dieffenbach stated. “The team played far better than I thought they would. I'm sure that of all the players there, my players learned the most of all of them.” Dieffenbach was most impressed with the play of Cohen. Sandy Hunt and Bonnie Kart man. Hunt had a tough 6-3, 6-3 loss to Georgetown’s Jeanne Carlin, and Kartzman took Moira McQuillen of Seton Hall to the limit before losing 7-5, 6-2. In addition, the coach said that he was pleased with th -rest of the performances by his players. “Everyone played well,” Dieffenbach stated. “We did some things that we hadn't done to this point in the season. The leant learned a lot of strategy and benefited greatly by this experience. There were high points in the season for the l.ady Panthers, however. The team coked out a dramatic victory over Indiana University of Pennsylvania (5-4) and they demolished Robert Morris. 9-0. while on the road. — Ed Kuznik The Pitt News With wins over Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Robert Morris, the women’s team performed well. However, they could not master the Big East tourney. 142 Sports Tennis Tcnnis Sporls 143 144 Sports Gymnastics GYMNASTICS Topsy-turvy season A (though the season was not outstanding ■ Mor the Pitt women’s gymnastics team, there were several impressive performances. Pitt scored an impressive 183.6 points against Indiana University of Pennsylvania, but could not surpass I UP, who scored 186.05. “Performance-wise we had one of our best meets,” head coach Debbi Yohman said. The Lady Panthers chalked up some individual high season scores and broke a few Pitt records as well. Pitt's floor squad scored 46.85 points on the event, which broke the former Pitt floor record. “We performed to our maximum on the floor, Yohman said. “It was wonderful. Sophomore Tina Taylor broke the highest individual Pitt floor score with a 9.7. Taylor won the floor exercise event. “I'm excited about breaking the individual school record, but the team did also, and that’s what counts.” Taylor said. Junior captain Shelly Sleith, recently coming from an injury, competed in exhibition all around and scored well with a 3 7.75. While c o m p e t i n g against West Virginia, the Lady Panthers were able to score high enough to earn a bid to the NCAA Eastern Regional meet. Besides the team’s efforts, a number of individual highlights came out at the Eastern College Athletic Conference and in the WVU meet. At the ECACs, freshman Gina Vanzia surprised Yohman and placed fourth all-around with a 36.65. “I was shocked,” Yohman said. “She hadn’t hit all around all year because she always blew bars. Venezia said she fell confident about the meet and remained calm. “Actually, I took one event at a time and got myself prepared for each routine, Venezia said. “I had a good, determined attitude that I was going to do good. Sophomore Jeannie Vecchio and Carrie Carnesale both won individual events for Pitt. Vecchio scored 9.6 on the uneven parallel bars with “the best routine she’s done all year, according to senior teammate Trish Aser. Carncsdale won the vaulting event with a 9.45 and had a good all-around performance with a 36.85. Pitt’s men's gymnastics team closed out its dual meet season at Penn State University. The Panthers were defeated by the Nitlany Lions 270.25 to 258.03, even though they scored their season high. The Panthers finished with an 11-5 record for the year. “It was a good meet,” said coach Frank D'Amico. “Jorge Gonzalez really came through and scored his season high, a 55.0 and took second place in the all-around. In a meet in which Penn State dominated all of the events, Pitt did have a few bright spots. Junior Gonzalez finished third on the floor exercise with a score of 9.25. Gonzalez was also third on the pommel horse with a score of 9.4. Freshman Pat Murgolo took third on the rings with 9.35 and as D'Amico said, “has an outside chance at nationals.” Taking second place on the vault was Gonzalez, scoring a 9.2. Gonzalez was third on the parallel bars with a 9.25. “I’m happy that our freshmen did well. said D’Amico when asked about the overall season. “They were a strong crux in the team. We’re not losing anyone, so our future should be better than ever.” Last fall. D'Amico pushed his gymnastics in two weak events, the parallel bars and the high bar. “It really paid off,” D’Amico said. “Now-high bar is a bright spot and something to look forward to in the meet. Pommel horse was a real nemesis this year. For next year, we'll spend a lot of time on it, right from the start. — compiled from The Pitt News Both the men and women had rough seasons, but the strong individual performances helped bring highlights to the year. Gymnastics Sports 145 BASEBALL Weather halts Vanther team Inexperience and bad weather conditions proved to be too much for Panthers as they close with 6-25 record for the year. As the Pitt baseball season opened, both coach Bobby Lewis and his players had high hopes. “We hope to field a competitive team this season,” Lewis said. “We are just really getting started with the season, so we'll have to wait and see.” However, a number of problems seemed to plague the team this season. Pitt baseball runs into trouble because of the weather problems during that time of the year. They have yet to practice outside, and even if they were able to, construction of Pitt's new indoor sorts facility is taking up the Held. “We have a lot of problems facing us that other schools don’t,” said coach Lewis, who is entering his 35th season at Pitt and has a 426-341 career record, making him Pitt’s all-time winningest coach. “March is so unpredictable around here that we don’t know what is going to happen next. I’d love to play in the summer, but no other school will go for it. A lot of them don’t have to worry about the weather.” As it turned out, the problems took their toll on the Pitt team. The merry month of May, for example, didn't bring much joy to the Pitt baseball team. Instead it brought a lot of rain and frustration as the Panthers’ final four games were all cancelled due to inclement weather. Pitt ended their season with a disappointing 6-25 record, 0-17 in the Big East. The Panthers were outscored 282-115. Coach Lewis admits the record leaves a lot to be desired, but he said a lot of good things came out of the season. “Record-wise, the year was like a disaster,” said Lewis. “But you have to look at the positive as well as the negative.” One of the positives Lewis points out is the individual efforts of some of the players. T. J. 146 Sports Baseball Baseball Sports 147 148 Sports Baseball O'Leary. Carl Frenchik and Malt Bianco bat-led over .300. O'Leary, who played in all 31 games, led the Panthers with a .368 average. He also led the team in runs scored (17) and hits (42). Frenchik batted .359 in his limited playing action. He played in 14 of Pitt's games and had 14 hits. Bianco hit for a .330 average and added 13 RBIs and 10 runs scored. Bianco also walked a team-leading 18 times, which raised his on-base percentage to .447. Jon Weaver led the Panthers with 14 RBIs, Weaver also played in all 31 games this season. David Kirilloff cranked out two home runs, leading Pitt in that department. But, any coach will say the key to winning baseball games is pitching, which Pitt didn't have much of this season. For the most part, their pitching staff was young and inexperienced. Lewis understands it is difficult for pitchers their first year. “It’s a tough way to learn, but you learn,” said Lewis. You would like to make it easy on them, but you can't. They were shoved in there to face some tough hitters. I think they found out that you can't be a thrower in this league, you have to be a pitcher. You could get away with being a thrower in high school.” Their inexperience showed the most in games against Big East opponents. The team earned run average against the Big F'ast was 8.16. Doug Jackson had the lowest ERA of Pitt's regular pitching staff. He ended with a 5.75 ERA and added eight strike outs. Desmond Schnur led the Panthers with 13 strike outs and had a 6.75 ERA. Pitt's defense didn't help the pitching, giving 57 unearned runs. Pitt had 80 errors in the season. — Vince Carey Chris Bosak The Pitt Mews Positive points in the season included individual performances by T.J. O'Leary, Carl Frenchik, and Matt Bianco, who all batted over .300. ,1 Jon Well, photo Baseball S ports 149 FOOTBALL Pitt Opp 59 Northern Iowa 10 42 Ohio State 10 10 West Virginia 31 31 Boston College 34 20 Notre Dame 30 42 Temple 7 52 Navy 6 20 Rutgers 10 14 Penn State 7 3 N.C. State 14 7 Syracuse 24 BASKETBALL Men's Pitt Opp 93 Oklahoma State 75 79 Siena 80 75 Robert Morris 62 81 Jacksonville 74 81 West Virginia 84 96 Toledo 83 76 Duquesne 80 90 Florida 87 90 Northwestern 76 62 Arizona 88 81 Syracuse 76 83 Boston College 95 57 Georgetown 76 99 Oklahoma 91 73 Boston College 64 81 Providence 96 82 Seton Hall 79 78 Vilianova 79 85 St. John's 81 80 Syracuse 103 78 Providence 88 79 Georgetown 74 87 St. John's 77 82 Seton Hall 76 73 Vilianova 72 62 Connecticut 64 88 Connecticut 80 71 Vilianova 66 62 Georgetown 85 64 Ball State 68 Women's Pitt Opp 79 Eastern Kentucky 82 74 St. Bonaventure 69 74 Penn State 70 98 American Univ. 61 110 Kent State 82 70 Georgetown 69 76 Cleveland State 65 87 Robert Morris 63 79 Duquesne 70 63 West Virginia 67 50 Vilianova 58 60 Connecticut 90 SOCCER Pitt Opp 3 Slippery Rock 1 0 Bucknell 1 1 West Va Univ 3 2 Ohio State 1 2 Geneva 0 0 Seton Hall 5 1 Canisius 0 1 California Univ 2 1 Carnegie Mellon 1 0 Georgetown 1 0 Robert Morris 2 0 St. John’s 1 3 Niagara 0 1 Vilianova 0 0 IUP 2 WRESTLING Pitt Opp 16 Nebraska 16 34 Franklin Marshall 6 29 William Mar)' 6 32 Ashland 7 39 Eastern Michigan 8 46 Mt. Union 0 16 Lock Haven 21 28 Lehigh 10 27 Cleveland State 17 22 Navy 20 15 Bloomsburg 22 23 Kent State 18 18 Penn State 25 23 Edinboro 12 17 West Virginia 19 VOLLEYBALL Pitt Opp 3 1UPUI 0 3 Illinois State- 0 0 Pacific 3 0 Brigham Young 3 0 Texas 3 3 Robert Morris 0 3 Drexel 0 3 Indiana State- 0 3 West Virginia 0 3 St. Francis 0 3 Robert Morris 0 3 Duquesne Univ. 0 3 West Virginia 0 3 Cal. Univ of PA 0 3 Shippensburg 0 3 Duquesne 0 3 Arizona 2 2 Louisiana State 3 1 Houston 3 3 Robert Morris 0 0 Penn State 3 3 Akron 0 150 Sports Scoreboard 3 Youngstown State 0 2 Penn State 3 3 Syracuse 0 3 Temple 0 3 Western Michigan 0 0 Texas-Arlington 3 3 Boston College- 0 3 Providence 0 3 Syracuse 0 2 Texas-Arlington 3 3 Texas A M 2 SWIMMING AND DIVING Men s Pin Opp 138 Duquesne 53 153.5 St. Bonaventure 88.5 161 Clarion 82 109 Virginia 134 135 Bowdoin 76 135 Holy Cross 44 92 Penn State- 151 135 West Virginia 104 143 Villanova 100 161 Ohio State 131 Women V Pin Opp 104 Duquesne 70 176 Syracuse- 116 149 Clarion 63 125 Virginia 175 109 Bowdoin 80 109 Holy Cross 62 171 Penn State- 129 158 West Virginia 135 177 Villanova 117 153 Ohio State 147 GYMNASTICS Men's Pin Opp 253.20 James Madison 209.60 251.90 Ohio State- 279.30 256.7 5 William Mar)' 250.95 256.75 Radford 217.95 254.40 Kent State- 261.55 William Mary 250.15 Radford 226.85 255.80 Temple 262.25 Syracuse 259.55 Cortland 248.90 258.20 Penn State 270.25 Women's Pin Opp 175.95 Ohio State 184.65 175.95 Michigan 173.45 171.50 Rhode Island 173.10 171.50 Rutgers 170.05 178.15 New Hampshire- 181.45 180.20 Ball State 176.20 178.10 Temple 180.40 181.05 Penn State 182.30 178.45 Kent State 179.65 178.45 Illinois 167.90 183.60 IUP 186.25 181.55 N.C. State- 179.55 179.60 Bowling Green 180.25 179.50 U of Minnesota 187.90 184.45 West Virginia 184.75 TENNIS Men's Pin Opp 7 Fairmont State 2 7 Youngstown State 2 1 Fairmont State 8 0 Bloomsburg 9 2 Old Dominion 7 2 Davidson 7 0 Richmond 9 1 Georgetown 8 1 Temple 8 2 Villanova 5 6 Carnegie-Mellon 3 5 Robert Morris 4 9 Saint Vincent 0 7 Duquesne 2 8 Youngstown State 1 9 St. Bonaventure 0 7 IUP 2 6 Buffalo 3 2 Ohio University 6 9 St. Francis 0 4 Edinboro 5 1 Mercyhurst 8 Women's Pin Opp 0 Penn State 9 7 Carnegie-Mellon 2 2 Temple 7 2 Drexel 7 3 Bucknell 6 9 Robert Morris 0 5 IUP 4 8 St. Francis 1 5 Duquesne 1 3 West Virginia 6 4 Carnegie-Mellon 5 5 Youngstown State- 4 5 Buffalo 4 Organizations 152 154 he University of Pittsburgh offers a wide spectrum of organizations in which the students may take part. These groups, some political, some social, some musical, academic or athletic, enable the students to supplement their educators with valuable skills and experience. Organizations provide opportunity for students to become more involved in the workings of the University. They also serve for the much needed release of academic tension, and allow students to focus their attention to something other than the classroom. In addition, organizations alow students to meet others with similar interests. Many organizations, such as Army R.O.T.C. and the Pitt News help in preparing students for their careers. Involvement in student organizations can be a valuable part of the Pitt experience. It allows for a splash of color in the B«h sirvrnion Ph«o tedium of every day college life. There are a number of organizations open to the Pitt student. Many are service related, such as the Amnesty International letter writing campaigns. Others service the Pitt community directly, such as the Resident Student Association. 155 CHEERLEADERS It all begins with grueling tryouts in February. By March, about 22 men and women will be chosen to be the Pitt cheerleading squad. Seen at football and basketball games, the cheerleaders are always in top form. Practices are four days a week for 2-3 hours, except during competition, when the practice time becomes much more intense. The cheerleaders also attend a camp for 3 days at the end of the winter term and 3 days before fall term. 156 Cheerleaders Cheerleaders 157 THE GOLDEN GIRLS The Golden Girls are a featured attraction at halftime for every football game. They combine gymnastics, dance and baton twirling skills, in order to present a spectacular halftime show. Brlh Slornion pKolo 158 Golden Girls Golden Girls 159 IOTA BETA KAPPA The Band Fraternity, IOTA BETA KAPPA is designed to exist with an air of independence, yet with the common bond of adhering to the ancient ideals of the University Varsity Marching Band. The Pitt Marching Band participates at all football and basketball games. They are an integral part of the sports experience, as they supply energy to fans and players alike. The Band also participates in the Hand-in-Hand Festival and Homecoming Activities. Bclh SlotnwD photo 160 Pitt Band Pitt Band 161 STUDENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE Row 1: Amy Richardson, Lori Bierbower, Row 2: Mario Oliverio, Timothy Frank; Not Pictured: Matt Pritt, chairperson. Jen Taylor photo ALLOCATIONS COMMITTEE Row 1: Shirlecn Pilgrim, Carrie Chakey, Janinc Rihmland, Catherine Brcncman, Katrin Soto, Machael Cohen; Row 2: Chris Robinson, Rob DiGiacomo, Gil Borok, Robin Shepherd, Kurt Stark, Joan Arnold. Jen Taylor Photo 162 Student Govt. Board STUDENT GOVERNMENT BOARD This year, Kent Baldauf was elected as Student Government Board president. He followed and was sworn in by former SGB president Craig Jackson. ELECTIONS COMMITTEE Row 1: Nicole Vitale, Thomas Webb, Kim-Lee Carkcck; Row 2: Daniel Lobur, Tara Guseman, Carrie Chakey, Tara Fedo. Student Govt. Board 163 BLACK ACTION SOCIETY Photo unidentified. NURSING STUDENT ORGANIZATION Row 1: Ginny Miclrich, Lisa Bosco, Jenny Kosco, Sandy Murgas. Kristen Ferlin, Maria Pietropallo; Row 2: Darlene Frazier, Lisa Knapp, Sharon Kuhn, Michele Reisnauer, Lori Buck ly, Darla Barnhardt, Jill Shilpa; Row 3: Mitch Oblar, Jamie Morgan, Shelley Risner, Stephanie Leonard, Paula Fcclcy, Brenda Bizzak, Jim Jacobs. Tim Cunningham photo The BLACK ACTION SOCIETY is designed to represent the interests of black students and to provide a positive environment for the minority students. The society encourages exchange of ideas and the enhancement of cultural awareness. Activities include Black Week and the BAS fashion talent show. The NURSING STUDENT ORGANIZATION provides representation from the student body of the School of Nursing. It provides an open door for implementation of stuaent concerns, as well as carrying out traditional academic functions relevant to the field of nursing. Activities include the Health Fair, Nursing Week, Black Banning and job hunt seminars. 164 BAS NSO 1 1 Bcih Stcvcrson photo TAU BETA PI ASSOCIATION Photo unidentified. =x±±5 Beth Steverson photo CHI EPSILON Photo unidentified The TAU BETA PI ASSOCIATION is the engineering honorary society at the university. It is designed for those students with distinguished scholarship and exemplary character as undergraduates in engineering. The association also acknowledges alumni engineering students who have succeeded in the field. CHI EPSILON is the Civil Engineering honorary society at the university. It helps to maintain and promote Civil Engineering as an ideal profession, and recognizes the characteristics of the individual engineer that seem fundamental to a successful engineering career. Tau Beta Pi Chi Epsilon 165 MORTAR BOARD Row I: Janet Rybar, Karen Bianculli, Anne Srcdcnschck, Kim Smithnisky; Row 2: Gerry Kowalski (Advisor), Mark Merlin, Beth Myers, Leslie Myers, Thomas Pallaria, Mike Lawless. SOPHOMORE HONOR SOCIETY Photo unidentified. Tony Leotta photo The MORTAR BOARD society is designed to advance the spirit of scholarship, to support the ideals of the university, to promote equal opportunities among all peoples, and to provide services for the university. Yearly activities include organ donor drives, Family House picnics and School for the Blind picnics. The SOPHOMORE HONOR SOCIETY is for those students who have achieved outstanding academic standing by their sophomore year. The society encourages strong academics and support among its members. Tony I otla photo 166 Mortar Board Soph. Hon. Society Beth Steverson photo AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS Photo unidentified. SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS Photo unidentified. The AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS is designed to promote a spirit of congeniality among members of the Civil Engineering classes. This is achieved through guest speakers, lecturers, and involvement in Engineer’s Week and the Pitt Engineering Program. The SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS is open to any interested engineering or science major, male or female. The society promotes the professional development of students, provides career guidance for students, and participation in a number of activities, including Engineer’s Week and the Graduate School Fair. ACE SWE 167 HEALTH RECORDS ADMINISTRATION Row 1: Robin Porter, Kelly Donahue, Susan Williamson, Kimberly Dudich, Julie Holcomb; Row 2: Dianna Char-treau, I-ori Wynne, Phyllis Honsc, Marci Steinruck; Row 3: Carole Hess, Chanin Fulmer, Sharon Zahorchak, Michele Dovenspike; Row 4: Linda Carson, Shell! Cherok. Mark Hendricks; Row 5: Yvette Buntin, David I.cung. STUDENT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY ASSOC. Row 1: Marcella McGrogan, Carol Welsh, Cindy Morris, Amy Brown, Cindy Larko, Mary Palumbo; Row 2: Kathy Kline, Bill Turcan, Carla Baxter, Jill Klammer, Rosemarie Matus-cak; Row 3: David Gerlowski, Cathy Stodolak, Wendy Granzcn, Sherry Scheib, Alice Chen, Virginia Pirotta, Ann Albers; Row 4: Susan Weller, Gary Krawizewiez, Michele Bentley, Scott Minor, Cristin Moriarity, Neil Szuminsky. Tim Cunningham photo The HEALTH RECORDS ADMIN-ISTRATION Student Organization encourages the understanding of current theories and procedures in the practice of Health Records Admin., and provides an opportunity for its members to become acquainted with their peers and professional practitioners. The STUDENT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION promotes cooperation and solidarity among the student of Medical Technology. The club helps to orient students to the department, promote interest in the American Med. Tech. Society, and promote communication among the faculty and the students. 168 HRA Med. Tech. PRE-MEDICAL ORGANIZATION FOR MINORITY STUDENTS Row 1: Dcbbian Fletcher, Jennifer Edwards; Row 2: Lesa Bright, Donna Harris, Lovelette Gayle, Joseph McCloud. Tony Leotta photo NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS Row 1: Rachel Bowers. Sherry Cooper, Roxanne Dye, Cassandra Mitchell, Roxanne Powell, Lesia Motley; Row 2: Anthony Lord, Roscoe Bright. Bentley Ritter, Pamela Williams, Adrienne Kelley, Latricc Brooks; Row 3: Julic-anne Muir, Robert Muindc, LaTanja Mack, Ron Austin. James Gleaton, Rob Copeland, Owen Weston. The PRE-MEDICAL ORGANIZATION FOR MINORITY STUDENTS helps to provide motivation, aid and retention for those students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Its aim is to provide a vehicle for their future careers in the areas of health professions. The NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS helps to aid blacks in the quest for academic achievement and successful completion in Engineering and other technical disciplines. Activities include the Minority Job Fair, and fall and winter socials. Pre-Med and Minority Org. NSBE 169 ALPHA TAU DELTA Row 1: Kevin Ekland; Row 2: Lynne Donatelli, Stephanie Kocian, Darla Barnhart, Maureen O’Toole, Mayra Bolanos, Diane Hoover; Row 3: Amy Hooks, Kristi Kellinger, Laura Bozik, Marlene Montalbo, Christie Robinson, Tammy Van Dyke, Lori Krauger, Karen Hefty, Michele Filia; Row 4: Donna Strclcc, Terry Dennis, Peggy Wchar, Amy Goodrich, Michelle Friedberg, Laura Kolcnda, Stacey Beck, Ronette Burleson, Sandy Adams, Christy Pagac; Row 5: Vicki Yonkovitz, John Grabowski. INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERS President: Gino Iasclla; Vice President: Bob Weston; Trcasurer: Tony Gizzi; Corresponding Secretaries: Mike Funya and Beth Messing. Tim Cunningham photo Tim Cunningham photo ALPHA TAU DELTA is a nursing student fraternity, designed to help promote comradery among nursing students, to promote academic excellence in the field, and to provide communication among faculty and students in the School of Nursing. The INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERS helps in introducing the students to industry, and encourages interaction between the students and faculty. It also helps to further the students’ understanding of Electrical Engineering principles. Activities include lecture series, blood drives, and Engineering Week. 170 Alpha Tau Delta IEEE Tony Lcotta pholo I.S.H.M. Row 1: Sandy Hoffman, Paul Kruczkowski, Joseph Froelich, Gregory Lazar, Diane Williams; Row 2: M. G. Guveuch, Michael Funya, Steven Hoffman, Brian Linderman. Rima Nassar photo SOCIETY OF PHYSICS STUDENTS Row 1: Timothy Stever, Lynne Weber, Giresh Ghooray, Cara Agostinclli; Row 2: Ravi Shah, Bryan Beatty, Bin Dillon, Jeff Harman; Row 3: Gintas Vilkclis, Amber Cisncy, Andrew West, Scott Edfington; Row 4: Joe Dolgos, Ajay Patel; Row 5: David Mills, David Biloen, Anastasios Lianos, Kevin O’Leary. The INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY The SOCIETY OF PHYSICS STU-FOR HYBRID MICROELECTRON- DENTS serves the interest of phys-ICS is designed to advance and dis- ics undergraduates by encouraging seminate knowledge relating to the and assisting physics students to field of hybrid microelectronics, broaden their knowledge, compe-Activities include plant trips to tence and interests in the field of Contraves and Westinghouse. physics. ISHM Soc. of Physics Stud. 171 ARNOLD AIR SOCIETY Row 1: David D. Snyder, Joanna Dukovcic; Row 2: Debra Barclay, Christopher Burgess, Michael Zorich; Row 3: Roland Iluck, Leigh Noble; Row 4: Todd Shearer, Jeff O’Donoghuc, Mark Walter. DELTA SIGMA PI Photo unidentified. The ARSOLD AIR SOCIETY Skyscraper Squadron is a professional student organization, designed to aid in the development of Air Force Officers who are attending the University, as well as further the purpose, tradition and concept of the United States Air Force. Activities and services include participation in the WQED Telethon, POW MIA Vigil and leadership lab. and the AFA Appreciation ceremony. DELTA SIGMA PI IS THE Professional Business Fraternity at the University. It is “organized to foster the study of business in universities; to encourage scholarships, social activities and the association of students for their mutual advancement by research and practice; to promote closer affiliation between the commercial world and students of commerce. ’ 172 Arnold Air l)elta Sigma I i Paul Diamond phixo Tim Cunningham photo PANTHER PISTOL RIFLE CLUB Row 1: Todd Jordan, Tim Stetzer, Dan Stants, Mark Walter; Row 2: Pete Kapustynski, Andy Boguslawski, Bill Lester, Mike Maxwell, Rob Lewis. THE OUTDOORS CLUB Officers; President, Nancy Milan; Vice President, Bill Lantz; Secretary, Sue Schwarzcl; Business Manager, Joe Galvin. Pistol Club Outdoors Club 173 SIGN CONNECTION Row 1: Rick Wassum, Lisa Smialek, Robin Page, Stacy Kern, Theresa Pikulski, Dec Dudash, Jennifer l.ewis; Row 2: Cara Patton, Sue Yoest, Roxanc Morgan, Jennifer Smith, Nicole Bealcr, Kari An-gcll, Tina Tipc, Marla Pctrich; Row 3: Jennifer Rhuc, Stacie Miller, I.ori Iacovangelo. Katherine Bout, Anne Rios, Roxanc Simocs; Row 4: Bob Stangcr, Garry Mooney, Brian Proco, Joseph Kifer, JoHeph Narrigan. HAND-IN- HAND Row 1: Ken Turner, Christopher Beta, Lisa LaRuc, Sue Dyke, Judi Potoka. Kathy Kallet; Row 2: Nancy Pogue, Josclte Prosser, Angela Hoffman, Jeff Baird, Audra Kelly, Cassandra Mitchell; Row 3: Kelly O’Toole, Keith Mikush, Mike Lawless, Katherine Bost, Jon Conloguc, Roxanne Powell. Mail Canon photo The SICS COSSECTIOS is a Sign Langaugc club, which is designed to help spread deaf awareness through functions involving hearing and deaf individuals. Activities include Deaf Awareness Day, Language Awareness Day, Silent Weekend and the Beautiful Hands concert. The HASD-IS-HASD Festival Organization works throughout the year organizing their annual day of fun and recreation for 450 handicapped children and the 800 Pitt undergraduate volunteers. The club also works to educate Pitt students about the special needs of handicapped people. The annual Hand-in-Hand festival is held each March. Tim Cunningham photo GERMAN CLUB Row 3: Joe Weiss, Greg Keklak, Dave Devine, Ramon Alfalay, Todd Harplc; Row 2: Cici Robert, Tanya Bass, Natalie Barko; Row 1: Tanja Bach, Blaine Shiff, Dee Skogsholm, Rose Scierka, Frau Murti. The GERMAN CI.VB is designed to assist and promote interest among students in the German people, customs and heritage. Activities include Gcrman-American functions and the Christmas and Fasching parties. The FRENCH CLUB is designed to foster activities related to the area of French language, literature and culture. The club also attempts to foster relations among American students and French natives through direct cultural exchanges, in order to promote the learning and understanding of both cultures. FRENCH CLUB Row 1: Lisa Tetino, Alicia Hopfinger. Nicole Rudolph; Row 2: Lisa Lambert, Sharon Kelley, Shelley Boire, Karen Vodvarka, Paula Patrick, Courtney Ciambotti, Danielle Kovach, Rosie D’Arrigo, Jill Castck; Row 3: Mark Seaman, Rick Champion, Amy Cordan, Danni Sadler, Todd Work-inger, Georgia Pctropoulos, Jean Pla-cidc, Larry Rapp, Paul Bartha. German Club French Club 175 BILLIARDS CLUB Photo unidentified. Toor l.raita photo DANCE ENSEMBLE The DANCE ENSEMBLE is a performance arts organization designed to further dance appreciation and understanding by keeping high education standards and by sponsoring concerts, workshops, and demonstrations. The Dance Ensemble performs annually to serve as a showcase for legitimate student works and to provide techniques to members. 176 Billiards Club Dance Ensemble Tony Lcotta photo Tony Lco4U photo LACROSSE TEAM Row 1: Darrell Schmitt, Phil Preston, Skip Leezer, Lee Stember, Harper Waters, Brendan Leezer; Row 2: Brian Oles, Rick Kaufmann, Brian Ford, Jeff John, Dave Kounas, Pat Condo; Row 3: Erik Weber, Coach Gary Neft, dave Mahoney, Spencer Borisoff, Rob Ciervo, Orfeu Buxton, Michael Neuman, Greg Shockley, Tony Lcotta. The Lacrosse team, although considered an organization, consists of some of the most talented athletes at the University. It is open to any interested lacrosse player, and offers them the opportunity to participate in America’s oldest sport. Lacrosse 177 THE SKI CLUB The SKI CLUB exists to allow students the opportunity to ski at substantially reduced rates. Annual trips to Vermont, Seven Springs and Canada arc scheduled every season. Shown are President, John Lehotski, Treasurer, Tom Conley and Secretary, Ken Bonner. 178 Ski Club Ski Club 179 THE KARATE CLUB Photo unidentified. The KARATE CLUB introduces students to the art of Shotokan Karate as a physical art, an intercollegiate sport, a means of self defense and a method of self-discipline. 180 Karate Club CHESS CLUB Vlrt Ph ra photo Paul Diamond photo HOCKEY CLUB The CHESS CLUB helps to enable member to play the game of chess and to compete in tournaments, matches and other form of chess competition. Members compete ap-proximately once a month, and the club has five teams in the Pittsburgh Chess League. The HOCKEY CLUB competes at a collegiate level against other ice hockey teams, mostly within the western Pennsylvania area. Practice sessions are about once a week, where players can work on and develop their ice skills. Chess Club Hockcy Club 181 PPC EXECUTIVE BOARD '88-'89 Row 1: Melanie Naro, Valerie Nolan, Kristy Smith, Denise Orwig; Row 2: Nora Nelson, Lynnette Wellington, Belinda Bates; Row S: Melinda Holbcn, Scott Balcerek, Daniel Lobur, Michael Damp. PPC EXECUTIVE BOARD '89-'90 Row 1: Belinda Bates, Mary Martin, Sam Hahn, Martha Moranz, Erin Carney, Debbie Taylor; Row 2: Melinda Holbcn, Robb Pfcil, Hugh Harkcwicz, Dave Kadylak. Charlie Miller, Andrea Marccca. Tiro Cunningham photo Tim Cunningham photo The PITT PROGRAM COUNCIL, through its various committees, provides cultural, social. educational and recreational programs to students of the university. It encourages self directed activity for its members. Annual activities include the Writer’s Workshop. Jazz Seminar and Concert, Spring Break Daytona trip, art gallery showings, lectures, film series, student talent coffeehouses, Homecoming and the Spring Formal. This year, the PPC sponsored concerts by Fishbone, Billy Bragg and Michelle Shocked, as well as lectures from Morton Downey. Jr. and Greg Louganis. 182 Pitt Program Council Tim Cunningham photo ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE Row 1: Mary Martin, Janet Evans, Patricia Dobosh, Valerie Williamson; Row 2: Tracy McFarland, Pam Hoinkes, Gail Godwin, Scott Balcerek; Row 3: George Davis, Boice Allen, Michael Bashore, Joe Arnoldin, Danita Anderson, Hugh Harkcwicz, Matt Hunter. Tim Cunningham photo RECREATION COMMITTEE Row I: Denise Orwig, Kristy Smith, Cheryl Cohen; Row 2: Kimberly Taylor, Nora Nelson, Janice Madison, Erin Carney, Lisa Tinkham; Row 3: Valerie Nolan, Melinda Holben, Debbie Taylor, Anita Rodriguez, Matt Hunter, Andrea Marceca, Hugh Harkcwicz. Pitt Program Council 183 LECTURE COMMITTEE Row I: Kyle Durham, Lynettc Wellington; Row 2: Marie Adams, Robb Pfcil, Alsia Smith; Row 3: Leandrew Mickens III, Richard Puckett. Tim Cunningham photo TRAVEL COMMITTEE Row 1: Amy Lea Boley, Kristy Smith, Denise Orwig; Row 2: Dave Kadylak, Emily Mather, Tara Guseman, Melinda Holbcn. Tim Cunuinghiim photo 184 Pitt Program Council Tim Cunningham photo Tim Cunningham photo FILM COMMITTEE Row 1: Dcsree Sowers, Sam Hahn, Grctchcn Shandy, Regina Anderson, Deena El-Attar, Lynne Hanncn, Anne Raffcnspcrgcr; Row 2: Richard Puckett, George Davis, Blair Hall, William Sholly, Michael Maccarone, Joseph Sokasits; Row 3: T. C. Cunningham, Lucy Czolnik, Mike Frankovich, Kelley Butt, Lcandrcw Mickcns III, Joe Czolnik, Daniel Lobur. ARTS COMMITTEE Row 1: Cristina Vozza, Gina Margi-otta, Margaret Swisher; Row 2: Martha Moranz, Tonia Caruso, Kristy Smith. PPC 185 PUBLICITY COMMITTEE Valeric Nolan, Melinda Holban, Debbie Taylor. Tim Cunningham photo LEISURE LEARNING COMMITTEE Denise Orwig, Cheryl Cohen, Nora Nelson, Andrea Marccca. Tin Cunningham photo 186 Pitt Program Council Tim Cunningham photo NIGHTCLUB COFFEEHOUSE COMMITTEE Row 1: Mary Martin, Regina Fair, Susan I.ukondi; Row 2: Eileen Fishman, Lisa Konick, Andrea Marccca; Row 3:Rob Pfeil, Lorena Mitchell, Avi Bonime, Mike Damp. Tim Cunningham photo HOMECOMING COMMITTEE Row I: Lisa Tinkham, Anita Rodriguez, Erin Carney; Row 2: Melinda Holben, Deborah Taylor, Kimberly Taylor; Row 3: Matt Hunter, Andrea Marccca. PPC 187 98.5 WPTS The Progressive FM WPTS Staff — DJ’s 188 WPTS WPTS, the official FM radio station of the University of Pittsburgh is constantly moving ahead. As one of the only new music stations in the city, WPTS offers a wide range of music for its listeners including new age, rap, reggae and punk rock. WPTS continues to promote local bands also, and is truly “the progressive FH.” WPTS 189 The Pitt News has been a respected student-operated newspaper since 1906, serving the University community. It offers participants a variety of learning opportunities, including use of the latest communication technology in the production of a comprehensive 16,000 circulation paper. In addition to informing the student body of the events that happen on and around the campus, The Pitt News is also an outlet for student opinion, which is evidenced through the Perspective page, which voices ideas of the Editorial Board as well as those of Pitt students. The Pitt News 190 The Pitt News Heather Clark photo This Page: Tim Weber, production manager, directs the production staff for late nignt deadlines; Other Page: Scot Ross and Viet Pham relax during a production night. The Pitt News 191 Heather Clark photo Heather Clark photo 192 The Pitt News The Pitt News Editorial Staff — John Berger, Per-spectives Editor, Viet Pham, Photography Editor; Mindy Boffemyer, News Editor; Vince Carey, Sports Editor; Marc Duchin, Editor-in-Chief; Will Young, Managing Editor. Not Pictured: Heather Lum, Copy Editor; Matt Martin, Sports Editor; Scot Ross, News Editor; Joel Timulak, Showcase Editor. The Pitt News 193 PANTHER PRINTS Panther Prints Editorial Staff — Rhonda Gi-ovanniui, Photography Editor; Heather Clark, Editor-in-Chief; Mark Sinning, Office Manager. 194 Panther Prints Heather Clark photo Panther Prints is the official yearbook of The University of Pittsburgh. Students work yearlong to prepare and publish a chronicle of the year's events. This year the staff focused on covering the colorful bright spots of the academic and social year. Pictured above are members of the photography staff — Rhonda Giovannitti, Photo Editor, Tim Cunningham, David Fromme, Brian Fenerty, Paul Diamond and Matt Carson. Panther Prints 195 Greeks J� «or. Hillman phcxo 198 1 The Greek system at the University of Pittsburgh has been thriving since the turn of the century. The strength of the Greeks continues to grow as they take an increasingly important role in the University. Annual Greek Week festivities, held each spring, provide an opportunity for the Greeks to raise funds for local and national charities. In recent years, however, the Greeks have extended their services to include the Pitt community, with the installation of night escort services, and a haunted house for students and members of the Oakland community. The importance of the Greeks to the University can also be seen in that many hold important positions on campus. Greeks hold active positions in organizations such as Student Government Board, athletics, The Pitt Band and many other campus organizations. With all this going for them, it is easy to see why they urge fellow students to “Go Greek!” The Greeks hold a visible position on the Pitt campus. At football and basketball games, they support their teams and proudly display their letters. Greek Week festivities and social activity are both important parts of the Greek life also. W«U ph xo jon David Fromm photo The annual watermelon picnic, sponsored by the Greeks, begins the fall pledge season, long before any thought to the spring Greek Week Activities. AO A E O IX 200 Greeks This year, the fraternities and sororities of Pitt decided to help 20,000 Special Olympians of Pennsylvania in their athletic endeavors with the funds raised during Greek Week. While the week’s itinerary was filled with a lot of contests, dances and parties, it actually served as a united Greek effort to raise money for the chosen charities. The actual Greek Week events went as followed: March 31 was the opening ceremonies. Sunday, April 2 was the Olympics. Monday was the water competition; Tuesday, the chariot race; Wednesday, the mystery event; Thursday, the Greek God and Goddess competition; Friday, Greek Sing; and Saturday through Sunday, 24-hour dance marathon. On April 14, there was an all-Greek mixer. And, finally, on April 15, there was a Greek formal at the Westin William Penn downtown, and it was a big success. “Greek Week is a time for Greeks to Annual Greek Week Kick-off DELTA PHI DELTA PHI ALPHA EPSILON PHI ALPHA EPSILON Ph SIGMA CHI SIGMA CHI pull together and work for a chosen charity. It’s (not only a time) to raise money for the charity, but also for Greeks to have fun and enjoy the events,” said Chairwoman Kristen Puntureri. by Sandra Kramer The Pitt News Greeks 201 Jon Well pholo Greeks Help Special Olympics This year's Greek Week officially began Friday night, March 31, with the opening ceremonies and concluded April 14 with the Greek Week formal. The goals were to raise money for the Western Pennsylvania Special Olympics and donation of blood to the Central Blood Bank. The Greeks at Pitt arc very proud of their annual fundraising drive. “We want to show everybody that we aren't (just) here for social gatherings. We do a lot of other things. In the past three years, we’ve raised over $250,000 for charities in the Pittsburgh area,” said Greek Week Chairman Ron Bizick. The opening ceremonies began with a proclamation from Pittsburgh Mayor Sophie Masloff declaring the week of March 31 to April 9 as Greek Week in the city of Pittsburgh. The proclamation, which was read by Ncloo Georgetti, praised the sororities and fraternities of Pitt for “their on-going charitable community services.” And PI LAMBDA PHI PI LAMBDA PHI LAMBDA CHI ALPHA LAMBDA CHI ALPHA DELTA TAU DELTA DELTA TAU DELTA Pennyslvania Gov. Bob Casey also sent a proclamation in which he thanked the Pitt Greeks for “giving of themselves to benefit their neighbors and the public good.” by Jennifer Crook The Pitt News 202 Greeks Bigelow Blvd. is blocked as the annual Greek Week Chariot Race gets underway. n ao AX A AT A Greeks 203 Phi Delta Theta Brothers Ron Bizick (1), and Joe Kiefer (r), play with their frat’s mascot Poozer, at Greek picnic. a e n K A III 204 Greeks Jon Wells photo Students strolling by the Cathedral lawn this particular Sunday afternoon may have seen Pitt fraternity or sorority members pushing watermelons around with brooms. Or maybe they witnessed the transformation of Pitt Greeks into a human cake right before their very eyes — complete with the necessary ingredients — milk, eggs, flour and whipped cream. But don’t worry, the Greeks at Pitt haven’t gone crazy. They were participating in the Greek Olympiad. Although many of the Greek Week events strive to raise money for Special Olympics, enjoyment is the main purpose of the Greek Olympiad. “This event is a spirit booster to get people excited about Greek Week. It’s for everyone to just get together and have fun,” said Greek Week Chairwoman Kristen Puntureri. “We wanted to see the Greeks come together, make some friends, and just have a general good time,” said Joe Kifer, Olympiad chairman. The Olympiad was divided into two parts. The field events took place Sun- Greeks Sponsor Own Olympics ALPHA EPSILON PI ALPHA EPSILON PI KAPPA DELTA KAPPA DELTA SIGMA SIGMA SIGMA SIGMA SIGMA SIGMA day afternoon, while the water sports were held last night at Trees Hall pool. The cake relay marked the conclusion of the field events. In the relay, members of the Greek Week executive board, as well as Jimmy and Steve from Magic 97, expectantly waited as participants raced to turn them into human cakes. They were first drenched with milk, followed by eggs, flour and sugar. Loretta Claiborne, a Special Olympian, also participated in the Olympiad. “College kids are great. We’re having lots of fun,” she said. by Jenifer Crook The Pitt News Greeks 205 Annual Bigelow Blvd. Chariot Race PHI GAMMA DE KAPPA ALPHA DELTA SIGMA Th In ancient Greece, men of courage raced chariots through the Circus Maximus to test their will. In Oakland, Pitt’s Greeks raced down Bigelow Boulevard in makeshift chariots to capture the annual Greek Week chariot-race championship. “Chariot-heads,” announcer Steve Hansen of WMYG dubbed the crowd. “I tell you, they just follow us around everywhere, watching the chariot races from city to city, sleeping on the streets.” Six chariots competed in the race. Each chariot represented a different Greek Week match group, which consisted of six members from different Pitt fraternities and sororities. Participants in the race-winning match group were fraternities Delta Tau Delta and Sigma Alpha Mu, and sororities Delta Zcta and Sigma Delta Tau. The race involved two female members of each group pushing the chariots down Bigelow until they circled a _TA PHI GAMMA DELT ' PSI KAPPA ALPHA PSi ETA DELTA SIGMA THETA cone, where they passed the chariot to two of their male teammates. The chariots were then raced to the finish line, where times were recorded. Despite one collision at the finish line between racing teams in lane one and two, the event went very smoothly. Pika brother, Ted Freed, of the damaged chariot, said that he wasn’t scared when his chariot crashed. Everyone joked that his helmet did a lot of good. by Jenifer Crook The Pitt News 206 Greeks Pi Kappa Alpha Brothers play football on the Cathedral lawn as part of the Greek Week Activities. Jon Well photo OTA K A ip AX© Greeks 207 Founding dates National — 1917 Pitt — 1950 Founding dates National — 1848 Pitt — 1918 Colors blue and white President Tim NcLaughlin Location 245 North Dithridge St. PHI DELTA THETA PHI DELTA THETA PHI DELTA THETA Founding dates National — 1917 Pitt — 1966 Colors royal purple pure gold President Debbie Schultz Location 3rd floor, Amos Hall DELTA PHI EPSILON DELTA PHI EPSILON DELTA PHI EPSILON Colors cafe au lait old blue President Lynette Ferguson Motto “One hope of many people” Location 8th floor, Amos Hall SIGMA DELTA TAL SIGMA DELTA TAL SIGMA DELTA TAL Phi Dell J. {. Fisher won 2nd place in the talent show during Greek Week, for his rendition of Saturday Sight Live's Church Lady.” Jason Hillman phol 208 Greeks Della Phi Epsilon — Row 1: Beth I.eriotis. Kathy Budd. Heidi Strokcr, Margaret I imeo, Merideth Bailey; Row 2: Kim Fricchionc, Jill Baltin, Susan Baumgarten, Kimberly Stanton. I.i .a Zabriski; Row 3: Stacey Gulick, Denise Wise. Linnetle Eagle. Tara Eedo. Elien Moen. Denise Majew ski; Row 4: Sally Rubinoff. Mary Jo Chuba. Jill Serafini, Vikki Greenberg. Jen Hohmann, Pamela Panagos, Barbara Evans, Beth Waitkus. Andrea Armor; Row 5: Tracy Hokaj, Marsha Miller. Suzanne Mever, Eon Paliani, Nancy Jordan. Debbie Schultz, Jill Gnldbach; Row 6: Suzanne Buckley, Cynthia Miller, Michelle Christian, Cindi I.ucki; Row 7: Timmie Boyle, B. J. Davies. Jen Rhue, Sue Ann Dawson, Mary Fallen. David Frommr- nhnln Phi Della Theta Ma“ “ n photo Greeks 209 Founding dates National — 1851 Pitt _ 192() Colors azure blue white President Julia Sheridan Motto “We live for each other” Location 10th floor Amos Hall ALPI KAPPA Our Choice Founding dates National — 1870 Pitt — 1915 Colors black and gold President Rhonda Peake Location 200 North Bellefield The two Our Choice programs this year brought in audiences of over 200 people,and Interfraternity Council President Charles Farinella said the programs will probably get better in the future. Our Choice, sponsored by the IFC and the Panhellenic Association, stands for Our Concerns Harboring Over Increased Campus Education. It is a program designed to educate Con’t. pk 213 210 Greeks Kappa Alpha Theta — Rhonda Peake (President). Kelley Doyle. Jody Kelly. Susan Dudley, Dianne Radzwilke, Cathy Barbie, Pam Gennaula, Lisa Korszniak, Coeli Hoover, Shelley Steigerwald, Bonnie Kelly, Lisa Coe. Debbie Cohn. Michele Kostka, Janet Evans, Noclle Weeks, Chris O'Konski, Jeanniey Guzik, Kelly Currens. Erin Quillen. Lori Ncidermeyer, Jennifer Taylor, Allic Timchak, Kris Kardcs, Xana Smith, Gene McCarthy, Diana Brinson, Melanie Buzck, Michelle Neal, Lori Gassner. Greeks 211 Alpha Kappa Alpha AKA ZBT n K O Pi Kappa Phi 212 Greeks Founding date 1908 Colors salmon pink candy apple green President Lynette Wellington Location 628 William Pitt Union A ALPHA Greeks and all Pitt students on problems facing college students. The first two programs dealt with drinking responsibility and AIDS awareness. Although it is designed to educate pledges, the Our Choice program is open to the entire university. Michele Jedlica, president of Panhel, agreed with Farinella that the program was successful and would continue its success. “It’s a good starting point for the continuation of the program.” she said. Jedlica attributed the success of Founding dates National — 1898 Pitt — 1962 Colors gold blue Motto “Powerhouse of excellence President Sean Groff Location 3800 University Drive “D” ZETA BETA TAU ZETA BETA TAU ZETA BETA TAU Founding dates National — 1904 Pitt — 1978 Colors gold, white royal blue Motto “Nothing shall ever tear us asunder President Keith Bar sky Location 6th floor William Pitt Union PI KAPPA PHI PI KAPPA PHI PI KAPPA PHI Our Choice to the amount of support from the university. “We for great student and administrative support for our program.” She also said student response was good. “We weren’t asking for anything from anyone except that they come,” she said. The Our Choice program was conceived by Jedlica and Farinella at an IFC-Panhel conference last year. According to Farinella, they wanted to bring “dynamic” speakers, such as the ones who attended the conference, to Pitt for the benefit of everyone. I)r. Thomas Goodale spoke on drinking responsibility, and Dr. Richard P. Keeling spoke on AIDS awareness. Both Farinella and Jedlica said they thought the speakers did an excellent job. “It wasn’t as if they (the audience) were being preached to or talked down to,” Jedlica said. Farinella agreed. “Few speakers can captivate an audience, and these speakers did that,” he said. by Adam Richter The Pitt Mews Greeks 213 Founding dates National — 1912 Pitt — 1922 Founding dates National — 1870 Pitt — 1919 Colors dark blue light blue President Joan Harbaugh Location 4401 Bayard St. Founding date 1909 Colors purple white President; Tony Ricci Location 6th floor William Pitt Union New Rules for Fraternities In order to explain the new policies adopted this year by Pitt’s Inter-Fraternity Council, and to try to smooth relations with the Bellefield community, IFC President Chuck Farinclla addressed the Bellefield Area Citizens Association. “I’m willing to believe that the fraternities are really going to try to carry out the promises that they made to us,” said Helen Schlcnke, president of BACA, ‘‘and I certainly hope it will work.” Farinella referred to two new rules passed by the IFC this year: that there 214 Greeks Colors sapphire blue, silver gold Motto “Nothing great is ever achieved without much enduring” President Kathy Berg Location 7th Floor Amos Hall THETA PHI ALPHA THETA PHI ALPHA must be a coherent person to answer the phone to address complaints and that the outside of a fraternity hous must be cleaned by 10 am. He said “We want to be more of an asset to tht community.” Some of the members of BACA wer skeptical of the new policies. “We'v been through this time after time wilt various IFC presidents,” said on member. Schlenke said that unrcsponsivenc on the part of the previous IFC presidents has been a problem. “At on time, there was one who did not re con't page 217 Sigma Alpha Mu I hcta Phi Alpha — Tammy Adams. Sandy Barin, Natalac Banko, Kathy Berg, Dana Berger, Mary Ann Comer, Tina Dawson, Sarah 'ck, Robbie Gaudagni, Suzelte Harlow. Krisi Krause. Amy Muench, Stacey Murphy, Kelli Perkins, Jessica Ostrowski, Denise rr ?xlcr. Greeks 215 The Tri Delts having fun. Row l:Kathy Pikulski, Leslie O’Brad, Beth Wetterau, Cherie Gusarage, Jennifer Morgan, Lori Bartuska, Bethany Blakcy, Cindy Frcyvogal, Holly Drake, Courtney Williams, Dana Ifft; Row 2: Jocelyn Surman, Jenny Netzer, Colleen Hughes, Jenny Hall, Caroline Bayardclle, Betsey Kemper, Courtney Bintcr, Brenna Rice, Anne Grove, Cherric Hoinkes, Vicki Trout; Row 3: Jennifer Ward, Amy Fardo, Dani Micdel, Claudia Schott, Kristen Lingenfettcr, Jodi Jackman, Joy Spink, Polly Speros, Kathy Wike, Lori D’Alesio, Kristi Ifft, Kerry Washburn, Jill Barvick, Linda Holley; Row 4: Debbie Cohn, Stephanie Gilman, Heidi Grevcr, Maria Tcrrigno, Karen Trotz, Blair Capitano, Jodi Bara nick, Joni Probst, Kristen Puntureri, Beth Gicselman, Sue Washburn, Pam Zelando. I Let us strabfasttp Lone one nnotfjcr AAA n K A K I 216 Greeks Founding dates National — 1888 Pitt — 1916 Colors silver, gold blue-cerulean Motto ( Let us steadfastly love one another” President Polly Speros Location 9th Floor, Amos Hall spond,” she said. “Since that time, we haven’t really had much (response). This year, we didn’t try to handle it all by ourselves. We called in the police, we called in the university, we called in the South Oakland Citizens’ Council” “We very much like living in the Bcllcficld area,” said Andrew Bowen, president of the Triangle fraternity. “As it became apparent to me, as president, that these problems existed and that there is a high level of dislike and interest in getting rid of the fraternities in the area, I wanted to try and Founding dates National — 1868 Pitt — 1934 Colors garnet gold Motto “Brotherhood of excellence” President Doug Ray Location 3731 Sutherland Drive PA SIGMA help calm some of their fears and try to express our interest in staying in the area.” Farinella also said that fraternities causing disturbances will do community service and encourage the members of BACA to report any problem to the house in question first. As a gesture of good will, Farinella told BACA to call on the Pitt fraternities if they ever need help for something in their community. by Jason Hillman The Pitt News Greeks 217 Founding date 1923 Colors cardinal purple, white gold Motto “Give, expecting nothing thereof ” President John Siford Location 3812 University Drive PHI KAPPA THETA PHI KAPPA THETA PHI KAPPA THETA Founding dates National — 1856 Pitt — 1919 Colors Military red white Motto “The helping hand. ” President Mike Willingham Location 3735 Stadium Rd. ETA CHI ETA CHI ETA CHI Founding dates National — 1895 Pitt — 1919 Colors cardinal straw Motto “Hellenic culture Christian Ideals President Kerry Daley Location 4th floor, Amos Hall CHI OMEGA CHI OMEGA CHI OMEGA 218 Greeks phi Kappa Theta Theta Chi Greeks 219 The boys of Phi Sigma Kappa can hardly handle tlu- all night dance marathon of Greek Week, yet electrify with their Greek Song number. Della Sigma Phi 220 Greeks Founding dates National — 1899 Pitt — 1916 Founding dates National — 1856 Pitt — 1913 Colors Nile green white Founding date 1970 Colors Motto gold ef royal purple “The Fraternity of Colors Engineered old rose ef grey Motto “Phi Alpha” Leadership” President President Andy Bowen President Ken Bonner John Murphy Location Location 269 North Location 255 North Bellefield St. 3705 Sutherland Drive Dithridge St. TRIANGLE EPSILON DELTA SIGMA PH TRIANGLE SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON DELTA SIGMA PH TRIANGLE SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON DELTA SIGMA PH In celebration of its 75th anniversary, Sigma Alpha Epsilon held a huge banquet in March at the LeMont restaurant at which over 100 active members and alumni were present to honor the fraternity. Included were William Chapman the eminent supreme warden of the fraternity, and jack Freeman, the executive vice president at Pitt. Freeman helped in getting the fraternity houses built up on the hill away from the neighborhood where they would be subject to vandalism. According to the current SAE president, Dave Vaxmonsky, the brotherhood of SAE is very diverse. “You can't really place a label on our house, he states. The fraternity had the third highest QPA and the second largest membership this year. SAE is also involved in many community services. They worked on the Phipps Conservatory Fright . Night last year and this year and arc very active in the Special Olympics. Vaxmonsky feels that SAE is a respected fraternity and is very visible on campus. “All of our brothers wear their letters and wear them proudly,” he claims. In addition, SAE is a respected fraternity nationwide, Vaxmonsky said. “We set precedents that are followed by other fraternities.” SAE was originally founded March 9, 1856, at the University of Alabama by Noble Leslie DeVotie as a social fraternity. In 1913, Marvin E. Hol-derncss started a chapter at the University of Pittsburgh. I A E celebrates 75 years. by Adam W. Richter The Pitt News Greeks 221 Academics 222 Academics Divider Vicl Pham photo The University of Pittsburgh prides itself in offering a strong academic foundation to its students. The major fields of study are just as diverse as the students themselves. The classroom at Pitt is never defined. Learning can take place in any number of forums. Semester at Sea, Study Abroad and the Internship program are just a few examples of the endless choices in manners of education. Education extends beyond the Oakland campus. The University Honors College also offers opportunity for higher modes of learning for particularly motivated students. The University of Pittsburgh continues to maintain a high position among the nations leading academic institutions. The balance of technology, research, and liberal arts creates a brilliant atmosphere for higher learning and academia. Clem Marion photo Other Page: The Hillman Library. This Page: Computer technology is one area in which the University is expanding; studying habits among students vary with each individual. Matt Carson photo Wa ti A stone’s throw from the urban drabness of Fifth Avenue and Forbes Street on the complacent greenness of the Cathedral lawn rests Pitt’s diminutive Heinz Chapel. As the massive red oak doors of the chapel entrance close behind the visitor, he escapes from a world of busy noises and changing climates into the almost ethereal Gothic atmosphere of medieval France — an atmosphere of time — reversing calm, of lofty idealistic inspiration, of soaring serenity. The Heinz Chapel, dedicated Sunday, November 20, is a gift to the university from Henry John Heinz and his children. Originally Henry John Heinz willed a bequest to tnc university to erect a building in nonor of his mother, Anna Margaretla Heinz. However, before this plan was carried through, his children, Howard Heinz, Irene E. Given, and Clifford S. Heinz, decided to add to the bequest and to build this chape' in memory of both their father and their grandmother. The Heinz Memorial Chapel now stands completed — a permanent symbol of spiritual growth. No longer is the building merely a novelty or an item in the sight-seers guide book; it has become a real chapel on the university campus. It goes hand in hand with all education on that campus, being a vital part of that education. The student and the teacher retire there after classes to find rest, to absorb the beauty of the sur- I roundings inspired by soft organ music. In the hustle and bustle of a big urban university we arc apt to overlook the meaning of such things as kindness, faith, spirituality, and response to beauty. The text of the Bcnedicite window “O all ye works of the Lord, Bless ye the Lord, Praise Him, and Magnify Him Forever ” makes us understand the purpose of the chapel — a realization of these non-material values. The medieval French Gothic architecture of the tiny chapel lends itself toward the lifting of the skill, the intellect, the imagination, and the aspirations of man to a unity of purpose and effect. High pitched vaults, pointed arches, extenuated stone buttresses suggest verticality. Traceried lancets extending above the spring of the vaults give illusion of great height. The fleche, the spire pointing upward into space, dramatizing the crossing of nave and transept within and without the chapel makes the whole building appear light, dynamic, soaring. At every point a close architectural relationship emphasizes a unity, complex yet simple. In the renowned windows of Heinz Chapel lie its glory and splendor. Through their translucent glass ana sun pours, emerging within a misty spray of colored light. The symphony of light produced by stain glass of tnc great windows stirs the worshipers toplanes of deep emotion and intense feeling that even the lyric pens of Shelley and Keats could not justly express. All this is Heinz Chapel — an architectural triumph dedicated to a life of good will, of tolerance, of spiritual growth, and of education. as appeared in the 19)9 Owl After two year of preparation, the 50lh Anniversary of Heinz Chapel took place in December and featured the annual Christmas concert presented by the University of Pittsburgh Department of Music. The free concert series, -Music for the Christmas Season.” featured conductors Dr. Don Franklin, and Dr. Kypros Markou. The organist was Robert Lord and the choirs that I _ . 1 ( performed included the University Choral So- Heinz Lnapel turns 50 In addition, a colloquium wa held Ihe afternoon of the opening show, Friday, December 9, by Composer Morton Gould. Also, the music of Bach wa performed in a special concert at the Frick Fine Arts Auditorium the final dav of concert series, Sunday. December II. Senator John lleinr and his family attended the concert series, as they have in previous years, along with other trustees and corporate heads. Orin Skinner, former chief associate for the Charles Connick by Betty Sarafin The Pitt News Stain Glass Studio, which designed the windows for Heim Chapel in 1958, also attended the anniversary celebration. During the past 50 years, the chapel has provided the university community with worship and memorial services, musical concerts and wedding ceremonies. Other groups such as the Men's Glee Club, Women’s Choral Knsemble and the Renaissance and Baroque Society havc held performances in the chapel. I Heinz Chapel 1 Heinz Chapel 227 by Airnee Sue Garay What were your first impressions of the Cathedral of Learning? Remember the first time you it on Admissions Office literature or on TV at halftime of a Pitt football game? Try to recj; your first visit inside. Maybe it was during your campus tour at orientation. Maybe it wastf until the first time you had a class in a Nationality Room or in Room 1228. the infamous lectu-room, badly in need of a paint job. Of course it doesn't matter when you first saw it; first impressiot are lasting impressions. (Didn t Mom always tell you that?) So, now that you’re thinking of the cathedral, concentrate for a moment on the Commons Roon Tell the truth: didn't you always wonder why it is so dark in there? “Who can study under that po: lighting, and why don't they improve it? are probably the most asked questions concerning tb Commons Room. According to Ann Wagner, Area Coordinator, Physical Plant Department, lb lighting was increased less than ten years ago. The highest watU bulbs were installed and from that point on, that's all they've used, s now you might be wondering how that could be possible — theyV using the strongest wattage possible and it's still so dark? “It’s extremely difficult to illuminate three stories with the o isting fixtures, Ann explains. She points out that a few addition: lamps had been mounted near the fireplaces, which matched lb original decor. But that's as far as it'll go. “Our job is to preserve lb cathedral. That means keeping it as close to the original plans � possible. Besides, the Commons Room lighting was designed t-reflect the ambiance of the medieval Gothic style. Bright lightir. would diminish that ambiance. An interesting factor surfaced during the Bicentennial, which sti perplexes some students. Some thought the cathedral had ben “cleaned for the Bicentennial celebration. What's more, only co tain sides appeared to have been cleaned, while the rest remains looking quite dirty. But Maxine Bruhns revealed a “secret r garding this matter. The cathedral is constructed of Indiana linx stone. Self-cleaning Indiana limestone, that is. Imagine that — a sel: cleaning building! What she means is that the limestone reacts toll, weather — wind, rain, and other conditions — to repel stains. Th: was especially important in earlier years when the soot and du generated by the steel mills smothered the city. So, the sides that don't appear to have been cleaned weren’t — no were any other sides. Apparently Pittsburgh weather comes froc the north and west and the deep crevasses and certain areas of tb building are not equally affected by the weather. For instance, takci look at the cathedral from the Forbes Avenue side, and it is very dan in comparison to the Bigelow side. The cathedral will never be cleaned — sandblasted or acid wash« — nothing. It will grow old gracefully, as it should. The dark side serve a purpose: they accentuate the upward lifting lines whic: represent John Bowman's philosophy on education. He bclie'f. education was not attaining a particular degree or accumulating, specific number of credits. Rather, education was the result of piring to greater heights. Thus the strong vertical lines represent tb never ending quest for knowledge. The same philosophy can b applied to the Commons Room, with its three-story vaulted ceilint As one recent graduate put it, There, in the Commons Room, yoc mind can soar. The Cathedral of Learning and its Nationality Rooms attrat tourists from around the world. Approximately 30.000 take Qv V'adis guided tours, and another 70,660 walk through the rooms o: their own. Each person, in his or her own way, is “investigating ou historical landmark. And each person, whether tourist, resident ( student, can discover an incalculable amount of history behind tb cathedral. There are endless stories to be told about Chancello Bowman, Charles Klauder (the architect from Philadelphia hired b Bowman), and their aspirations when designing it. Their hope wait build a cathedral which would Inspire its students and represe the character and courage of the people of Pittsburgh. It has dot' that and more. The cathedral is like a vault, holding priceless treasures — not ju-in the material sense, but in an aesthetic sense also. However, weal know the combination to the vault; one turn to desire (the desire : discover it); one turn to passion (to appreciate it — even if darkness ) and one turn to Bowman’s philosophy (to understand it John Bowman's most famous thought, which is engraved on a plaq-to the left of the wrought iron gates, reads: They shall find wisdom here, and faith in steel and stone, | 11 — -t I i “• • in character and lhe Cathedral or Learning and moments of high victory. ” And victory comes to all who behold and appreciate the magnificence of the cathedral. 228 Cathedral of Learning Shaun Mcrtz photo Cathedral of Learning 229 Research at by Michelle L. O'Brien The Pitt News The University of Pittsburgh will contribute approximately $100 million per year to its biotechnology research facility, scheduled to open in the spring oi 1990, according to the center’s new director, Jerome Schultz. “The university will make an investment, and hopefully the university will benefit,” Schulz said. According to Schultz, the state of Pennsylvania has contributed $14 million for construction of tne building which will house tne Center for Biotechnology and Bioengineering on the former site of the Jones and Laughlin steel mill along the Monongahela River. In addressing Pitt’s faculty assembly, Schultz expressed confidence that the center will succeed despite a lack of similar ventures in the Pittsburgh area. “There is a unique situation at the University of Pittsburgh between the health sciences and engineering. There’s an awful lot of intellectual power here that can be tapped ... and a lot of money in Pittsburgh that hasn’t been focused here. Schultz said. “These are some strong new fields. You T might have asked Carnegie Mellon Univer- A 1 1 PC sity 20 years ago, ‘Why are you going into IT 1 L L V-Wl 1 L1JL 1 computers? IBM is already there ’’ he con- tinued. Schultz said the center will have two major components: research and industrial marketing. “We hope to provide services for the whole university in health resources and management, and this will be one of the few segments of the university that will be proactive with industry, he explained. Schultz stated the 80,000 square foot building will hold biological, chemical, imaging and computation laboratories and facilities for small animals needed for research. The center will house 80 to 90 researchers and scientists at a time, includingthose involved in i'oint projects with other university-supported institutions such as the Pittsburgh Cancer nstitute, the center for Hazardous Materials Research, and the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center. 230 Research Sex education!!! Pitt’s Student Health Service office offers AIDS awareness programs which not only educate students about the disease but is used as a tool to convince them to change their lifestyles to include practicing safe sex. “The student body is now relatively well-informed on AIDS but most don’t incorporate this knowledge in their behavior,” said Kandy Miller, head nurse at SHS. According to Miller, many students disregard the dangers of AIDS because they are young and cannot imagine themselves dying. “It’s a major problem with people this age. They feel invincible,” Miller said. SHS, which began AIDS education over four years ago, teaches about the disease through certain academic courses. AIDS information is incorporated into classes through various schools of the university at the invitation of the professor or at the urging of students, according to Jan DeVoe, nurse health educator at SHS. Information about AIDS is taught in relation to a specific course of study and is worked into the class by its instructor. “AIDS education in a business class, for example would inform on AIDS in the workplace, and then we would talk about the disease itself,” Miller said. SHS also offers outreach programs which provide current information about the disease to student groups such as resident hall members, sororities and fraternities. These lectures focus on issues which specifically relate to college students such as the effect of alcohol on making safe sex decisions. “The purpose of the information is to affect the behavior of students,” DeVoe said. Originally, AIDS lectures offered by SHS required students to attend on their own without group support. Few students attended these classes for fear of raising the suspicions of peers concerning their interest in AIDS information, according to Miller. by Lisa Goetz The Pitt News Jon Wells photo And also ... The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency selected the University of Pittsburgh’s Applied Research Center in Harmarville as the site for the National Environmental Technology Application Corporation. The purpose of this new multi-million dollar effort is to accelerate the commercialization of priority environmental technologies that are being developed by government and the private sector. According to Samuel A. Schulhof, associate vice president of applied research at Pitt and director of NETAC, the project will attempt to identify environmental technologies being developed or already in existence and determine whether they are feasible for industry. Researchers will conduct a risk assessment of each particular technology to determine if that technology is ready for the marketplace. Said Schulof, “There are a lot of good technologies out there that aren’t being used or developed.” NETAC will provide a means through which a promising form of environmental technology can be brought into the regulatory process. It will be NETAC’s job to bridge the gap between the regulatory requirements of the EPA and the needs of industry. Schulhof said he is confident that NETAC will speed up the commercialization of important forms of environmental technology. Pitt was selected for the $9 million cooperative agree- ment because of its reputation for effective cooperation with local business ana industry. Moreover, the state of Pennsylvania is centrally located in the nation’s northeast industrial belt and is trie fifth largest producer of hazardous waste. Finding solutions to the problems of environmental pollution is a major concern of area researchers. Funds for the project will be matched by a variety of contributions from public and private sector sources. NETAC is an outgrowth of the Federal Technology Transfer Act of 1986, which Congress passed to encourage the formation of new information sharing organizations involving both the government and the private sector. The project comes at a time of expected high growth in the environmental technology market. Last year, U.S. industry and government spent nearly $80 billion for pollution abatement, compliance and control, up 6 percent from 1986. The cost of cleaning up the nation's hazardous waste sites is estimated to be more than $200 billion over the next 20 years. EPA Administrator Lee Thomas has praised Pitt and the city of Pittsburgh, saying that both have “hands-on, can-do people.” He said that NETAC will “develop, create and facilitate new technology ... We can take the best of innovation and help commercialize it and get it into the marketplace and into our communities.” Student Health 231 The life of the medical student by Josie Fisher Coreen Smith wants to be a doctor. 1 don't think I ever was as happy as when I found out I v, accepted to medical school. I had the feeling that anything was possible.” Jane Kjoller wants to be a doctor. She spent ten years in marketing — product design development. She is now a second year medical student at the University of Pittsburgh Med School. I like this better, she says. “It feels belter — it's amazing how everything works togetb There’s a real thrill to it.” Jerry Markovitz double-majored in Art and Molecular Biology at the University of California Berkley. This second year med student had blue hair when he took the MCATs, the Medical Collq Admissions Test required to apply for med school. He took some photographs of his paintingt med school admissions interviews: “I did it to make myself look outstanding.” What does artwork have to do with medical school or with medicine? Jane Kjoller knows: “Ilk, nothing to do with medicine, and everything to do with the practice of medicine. Throughout its history, the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine’s primary objective k, been to prepare men and women for the scientific and humanistic practice of medicine. The school provides students with a good background in the basic and clinical sciences and cultivates!) ability to apply rigorous scientific thinking to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. The scb educates students in skills necessary for lifelong learning and professional and personal grom The faculty fosters an environment in which students not only become proficient in the practice medicine but develop an ethical and humane awareness of patient’s needs. Clinical courses arc introduced in the second year in patient interviewing and physical diagnen classes. It was weird touching a stranger in an intimate way, remarks Jerry. It’s one-sided. Wt asking things and touching people in ways that even spouses don’t. They tell us things that no os else hears — where it hurts, how it hurts, what drugs they’re taking, who they’re having sex wit! This doctor patient relationship develops. The students learn physical diagnosis on each other, and in simulated interview sessions rj professors and actors. Says Jane. “We’re learning to poke and probe, touch and be trusted. At 6 V.A., I got a patient to interview who had a lot of physical signs of having spent a lifetime drinki He was in with his second stroke. I had to find out about alcohol. So I just said. ’So, do you think jv drink about a fifth a day?’ and he smiled and said drink a case or two a day — I start out with a cast! little ones and work up to three or four of the b ones. But I never drink on the weekends — tko are my days off. Anatomy labs are a different kind of probing.A a nurse. Doreen “had been exposed to dead bod -before, but this is different, she says. We’re upt our elbows in a cadaver on a daily basis. “Ax we’re allowed to do it! interjects Jerry. At fin Jane and Jerry didn’t lift the face cloth. Dorn-lifted it the second day, It was the ultimate test, the ultimate indicator of humanity. Students go into clinical clerkships in the ihir year if they pass the first of a three-part Nation Licensing Board exam. In the forty-eight wed that make up the third year, students will ha rotated through clerkships in medicine, psychiatr obstetrics gynecology, pediatrics, general surger neurology, anesthesiology, and selected surgki specialties. Gregg says he spends long hours in lb hospital. Part of the day is spent with patient learning procedures. Part of the day is spent t lectures. “We’re learning how to present; how i gather a patient's history, develop a clear pictu and a format, for physician to physician comm: nication. In the fourth year, the curriculum becomes i: dividualized. The only required rotation is a fotf week subinternship in medicine, pediatrics or t gery. Other work in hospital wards and clinics' concentrated in the student’s area or areas of it terest. As a med student develops and defines hist her “specialty area of study, pieces in his or br post-graduate education begin to fall together, match of student to internship, or PGY-1 (Pc Graduate Year One) is made between the highc program chosen by the student, of the hospital which have matched him her, says Dr. Levey. To enter PGY-1, the student must pass the second part of the National Board Exam. To entf PGY-2, and to qualify for licensing, the intern must pass the final part of the exam. Having passe the Boards, the new doctor continues PGY training as a resident and so on. You start with for years of college, four years of med school and maybe seven to become a surgeon. About three yea- to become an internist. There’s a lot to learn. Gregg thinks about possibly climbing his way into a professorship. “I hopefully want to be able'1 pay my bills, see my family. Surgeons, and some other specialties seem to do the best monetarily. I' the medical fraternity, only a small percentage of the top fifteen percent of the class are genen practitioners or in internists. The others are ophthalmologists, ear, nose and throat specialists, ai surgeons. These medical students it seems, are indeed adding touches of color to the university, but perhap it is because of their humility, and their intense desire to learn how to help people, that they shit The inspiration for me. says Sylvie is that I discover the most amazing, incredible, beautifr things about how the body functions ... it’s awesome in the true sense of the word ... mor complicated than the most intricate computer. I’ll be studying ... I’ll put down my pen ... I can believe the body is so designed — how did it develop? Why did it develop? I'm in awe.” 232 Medical Students The underwater classroom T) itl’s first underwater archeological diving class was held this winter at Trees Hall. The class included the construction of a grid for mapping out an underwater archeological site that will be simulated on the bottom of the pool. The course is taught by certified underwater instructor Jim Dwyer of Pitt’s archeology department and Dick Bradshaw, the aquatics director of Trees Hall. The training is being offered through a federal grant that Dwyer received to make an underwater archeological survey of Lake Erie. Dwyer has had experience diving at sites off the coast of Israel. “There is a bad rapport between the professional archeologist and the sport diver,” Dwyer said. “We want to utilize the sport diver to find archeological sites and train them in the proper techniques.” Dwyer said that this is the first program of its kind. The class is open to anyone who already has an open-water scuba diving license. The first class was limited to eight people and filled immediately. How- ever, Dwyer is planning more programs for the future. He hopes to offer a regular course in underwater archeology through the department of archeology next fall. Bradshaw said that he is excited about the program. “It looks like there is quite an interest from the student body. Courses are filling up faster than we can offer them,” he said. “In scuba diving, you can crash to the bottom and destroy the site. We teach skills like hovering and moving in a gravity-neutral atmosphere. You have to be very careful. It’s not the same as land archeology,” said Bradshaw. After exploring the controlled artificial site at Trees, Dwyer hopes to take the class to dive at authentic sites in Pennsylvania or Florida in the future, by Katherine Furlong The Pitt News Soviet satellite dish installed An eight-year idea of bringing Soviet television to University of Pittsburgh classrooms culminated this year with a reception to dedicate Pitt’s new satellite dish. The dish, located on top of Forbes Quadrangle, will pick up the signal of the Molniya Tracking system, which is broadcast to over 88 million Soviet homes. From the dish, the signal can be transmitted to classrooms via Pitt’s “Campus of the Future” fiber optic network. Funding for the project came from Pennsylvania’s Ben Franklin Fund for Equipment. “The sophisticated tracking equipment was actually more expensive than the dish itself,” said Oscar Swan, chairman of Pitt’s Slavic languages and literature department. The tracking system is used to keep the dish in line with the Soviet satellite, and ensures that the system will still be usable with plans to switch satellites sometime next year. Even with the system running, there are still hurdles to overcome, according to Swan. One of these is a problem with class scheduling. There are only a few large lecture rooms equipped to receive the signal, while most of the classes that now incorporate Russian television into their curriculum are smaller, more advanced Russian language courses. Another problem is that there is still no way for individual students to view the broadcasts on their own. Swan said that he would like to set up a center for viewing Russian television in the Slavic Languages Library on the 14th floor of Cathedral of Learning, but the fiber optic network doesn not reach that high. The provost’s office is making plans to extend the network sometime in the near future. Perhaps the biggest problem has to do with the unpredictable nature of Soviet television schedules, which change on a day-to-day basis. No television guides are published in advance in the Soviet Union, where listings are published in the daily papers. Because of the difficulty in getting a hold of Soviet newspapers, there is no way to determine when specific programs will be aired, according to Swan. He added that this is especially frustrating when trying to videotape a particular show. Despite these problems, the system is already a valuable tool, according to Swan. “It’s important to study language in its own context,” said Swan. “But it is too expensive to send anyone (to the Soviet Union). Russian television is technologically inferior to that in the (United States), but there are more 'talking head programs. The emphasis is on discussion and debate. There aren’t very many sit-coms or game shows. Their television is much more valuable to us than ours is to them.” “It’s an invaluable tool for learning about Soviet domestic and international affairs,” said Ron Linden, director of Pitt's Center for Russian and East European Studies. “Pitt students will be offered a direct window on Soviet society at a very exciting time in the Soviet Union. Imagine what it would have been like having the dish during the Armenian earthquake and the Summits. We'll have it for the forthcoming spring elections in the Soviet Union.” by Michael Seperack The Pitt News 233 Kennedy seminar raises controversies Jon Anderson photo Pitt professor Theodore VVindt. Jr. addresses questions on validity of the Warren Commission Report. The validity of the Warren Commit sion Report, which describes the na ture of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy's assassination, was questioned this fall during a three-day-long seminar. “This was one of the best programs we’ve ever had. I am very happy about the way things went, said Student Government Board President Craig Jackson, who was amazed at the number of people who turned out this weekend. Jackson explained that people from all around the country were present as well as many interested students. He said that he was “amazed that about 400 to 450 stayed to listen to the speakers.on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jackson commented that things were slightly confusing when the seminar began, for example, the light bulb was missing from the podium. But the rest of the weekend went smoothly. The seminar was reported as the first gathering of some of the most renowned critics of the Warren Commission’s findings that a single bullet fired from the gun of Lee Harvey Oswald killed Kennedy. Although none of the critics who spoke came out and named Kennedy’s assassin, Jackson said that after the seminar he gained a new perspective on the historic event. “The critics didn’t come out and say who did it,” said Jackson, “but from what I saw, organized crime played a large role in the whole thing. There is a lot of evidence missing, but they know Oswald didn’t do it.” The speakers included Dr. Josiah Thompson, Robert Groden, Dr. Cyril H. Wecht, James H. Lesar, David Schcim and Bernard Fensterwald, Jr. Pitt professor Ted Windt, moderated the event throughout the weekend and began the seminar by giving a brief history of the Kennedy administration. Windt said that despite warnings that Texas was unruly, Kennedy decided to go in order to patch up the Democratic Party in the South. “We believed in America that it couldn't happen here, said Windt of the assassination. “Our innocence died along with the president in 1963. Windt introduced the first speaker, Josiah Thompson, author of Six Seconds in Dallas, who presented the argument that Kennedy was shot by more than one person. He also argued that these shots came from a grassy knoll area not described in the Warren Commission’s Report. “The single bullet theory is not only wrong, it is silly,” said Thompson. David Scheim, author of Contract on America, said that he believes that the Mafia killed Kennedy. He believes that one thing pointing to this conclusion is that the Mafia at that time was facing a lot of indictments under the Kennedy administration. Schiem also stressed, “We need to deal with this, and if we don’t. I think there is a good chance that it will happen again.” by Brendan Kevenides and Erik Kridle The Pitt News 234 Kennedy Seminar Provost vs. Posvar University of Pittsburgh Provost Rudolph H. Wcingartncr announced that he was stepping down at the end of the winter term because of a conflict with President Wesley Posvar over the role of the provost as a spokesman of the academic community and how centralized that power should be between the two offices. Wcingartner, the provost since August of 1987, said that a disagreement with the handling of the budget was at the heart of the problem. “Since everything costs money and good words alone don’t ac-complish all that much,” he said, “it is a matter of my participation in the budget process that we are in disagreement about, but we’re in disagreement about this because of a disagreement about the centrality of the academic enterprise.” As provost, Wein-gartner is the chief academic officer. Posvar charges that Wein-gartner tried to overstep his bounds, and Posvar’s refusal to accept this led to the resignation. “He wanted me to give up the authority of the president,” Posvar said. “He openly, frankly and in a positive way asserted that he wanted me to deputize the authority to run the university to him.” Posvar added that Weingartner “had whatever role he wished to have in the budget at any and all times.” In a statement released at the time of the resignation announcement, Posvar alleged that Wcingartner “repeatedly asked for extensions of his own jurisdiction and in various sectors; he also insisted on a further and formal delegation and sharing of authority vested in the president ...” In the statement, however, Posvar said that Wcingartncr had full authority over a budget of $80 million. Posvar said, “he made an ultimatum which I think he knew was unacceptable,” adding that the two parted amicably, as friends. Weingartner will be taking a one-year leave and will return to Pitt as a professor of philosophy. When asked to comment on Weingartner’s performance, Posvar said, “I would say he was, in terms of his exercise of authority versus openness, in the middle of the road. He invited some participation, but I think to some extent he was also not as available to his deans as some would have liked, but I’d say that’s middle of the road.” Donald Henderson, the present vice provost, will replace Weingartner in May. W'eingartner believes that Henderson may encounter the same troubles with centralizing the position. Henderson said, however, that the situation between Weingartner and Posvar was just that, and “what transpires in the future will be a result of the president and I coming to a meeting of the minds.” Weingartner said that while he was provost he had hoped to “make serious contributions toward the ability of the university to do a better job in teaching undergraduates and graduates, and to do better in research.” Henderson came to the university as an as-sociate provost in 1970. He has attended Kent State and Pitt, where he received his doctorate. “He’s a tremendous person, a very strong person intcllcctually and morally — a man of courage,” Posvar said, by Scot Ross The Pitt News 235 236 Leuba Library A private library valued at $532,000 was willed to the University of Pittsburgh libraries by the late Mrs. Martha Leuba. The library contains 20th century fine press books, woodblock prints, autographed letters and many first editions. It is one of the most valuable private library collections to be donated to the university since the Darlington Memorial Library bequest of 1919-1922. Originally established by Walter Leuba to be a reading library, the collection contains many works of interest to the Leubas. Included are extensive exhibits of books by and about Thomas Carlyle, John Keats, Ezra Pound, Jonathon Swift, George Santy-ana, George Saintsbury, Norman Douglass, T. S. Eliot, Louise Imogen Guiney, Fredrick Clap and others. He ordered many of these works from catalogs sent to him by dealers in New York and England. Also housed in the library are the drafts and final manuscripts of many of Leuba’sown writings. During his lifetime, Leuba authored or co-authored 10 books. More than 50 of collection’s autographed letters bear the signatures of writers such as Rudyard Kipling, Charles Dickens, George Eliot, Sigmund Freud, Thomas Hardy, Victor Hugo, Sir Walter Scott, James Russell Lowell and William Butler Yeats. Due to its increasing value, the main part of the Leuba Library will be housed in the Walter and Martha Leuba Collection, established in 1976, in Pitt’s Hillman Library Special Collections Department for research references. Jean Kindlin, a Hillman employee, said “The Leuba Library will definitely be used, especially by scholars, because it’s a research collection.” Martha Leuba died in February of 1988, and Walter Leuba died in September of 1985. Both Mr. and Mrs. Leuba were Pitt graduates and employees of the State Department. Pitt inherits new library By Michelle Kleinsak The Pitt News Valuable experience for students Internships give students the opportunity to gain valuable work experience under the supervision of a professional in a chosen field of study. There are over 300 internship opportunities available on file at the Pitt Internship Office, approximately 20 of which are directly affiliated with the university itself. The office has current information concerning available internships and helps students with the application process. Aid is also given to help with relations between the student, his or her faculty sponsor and the field supervisor. Internships are offered in every major, and self-designed internships are also possible. Available within the university are positions with the University Outreach Program, WPTS-FM, the University Times, Student Health Service Education Office and the Office of Student Activities, to name a few. An internship allows a student to experience a situation which involves entry-level exposure to a career in which he or she is interested. It can give the student the chance to develop new skills, discover what a particular career demands and become more aware of where his or her interests and abilities lie. Many students who choose to become interns at the university often do so for convenience. However, uni- versity internships are valued by prospective employers as much as off-campus internships. Many graduates have found that an internship helped them form contacts leading to job opportunities. Junior Samantha Pyzola interned last year at Pitt Stadium in the University Sports Information Office. As a communications major, Pyzola chose this particular office for her internship because of her interest in athletic administration communications. She feels her involvement with the internship program has given her invaluable experience and knowledge about working in a professional atmosphere. Although Pyzola chose this office because of the convenience, she also stressed that a choice depended on the specific area desired to determine whether a university internship will be more beneficial than one with a local business in the Pittsburgh area. Participants in the university internship program can either intern for credit or on a non-creait basis. To become involved, students must have at least 55 credits and have a specified OPA. Junior or senior status is usually recommended. by Cindy O'Leary The Pitt News Leuba Library Internships 237 In 1969, only one college in the United States offered a program of courses concerning women and related issues. Now there are over 500 similar programs, 26 of which offer doctorates. Since its inception in 1972, the Women's Studies Program at the University of Pittsburgh has grown from five course offerings and three core faculty members to nearly 80 courses taught by over 50 professors from different departments throughout the university. “It's really an exploding area in academics,” said Carol McAllister, interim director of the program. The course offerings of Pitt's WSP range from history and literature courses to anthropology and physical education classes. Students can complete an undergraduate certificate or a graduate minor in the program. Many students also participate in women’s study courses which are cross-listed with other departments to satisfy general education or elective requirements. Approximately 30 students are currently pursuing the program certificate, McAllister said. In addition to teaching, WSP has three other functions. McAllister said the most important is sponsoring programs related to gender, race and nationality issues. And WSP works to bring speakers, seminars and workshops to the university. WSP faculty also engages in research in their respective fields. WSP sponsors the Research Associate Program to enable researchers who are completing work in women’s studies or related fields to use university facilities such as computers and library materials to complete their projects. McAllister said WSP is also interested in improving the status of women as a whole in the university and the community. A WSP task force has reported to Provost Rudolph Wein-gartner a plan “to integrate gender, race and nationality into the university curriculum as a whole.” Female students make up the ma- Women’s Studies Program jority of enrollment. Male enrollment is very low. by Michelle L. O'Brien The Pitt News The University nphe faculty selects books,” said Barbara 1 Simonoff, textbook buyer for the University Book Center. “We order the books for the classes.” It sounds simple, but the buying and selling of textbooks at the book center is actually quite a job. The center is a self-sufficient operation. They pay rent to Pitt and pay their own employees. While trying to sell textbooks at the lowest possible price, the center must also avoid losing money. The book center first receives book requisition forms from faculty with the author, title and publisher of the books needed for their classes, along with an estimate of how many people will be in each class. They then buy the books from the publisher. The price that the student pays for each textbook depends mostly on the publisher. The center puts a 10-25 percent mark-up on the cost of buying the book from the publisher. Some publishers give discounts to the center, which allows the center to sell those textbooks at close to the regular price. The biggest problem concerning textbooks is leftover books. “Every book that you see down here (in the book store) has money invested in it,” said Simonoff. This Book Center includes books not bought by students. These books must be sent back to the publisher. It costs up to four percent of the cost of all the books to ship them back, and many publishers charge a fee for returned books. One of the ways the book center tries to cut cost for themselves and the students is through used books. Books that are going to be used again the next school year are bought back at half the original price. These books are then sold at a 25 percent discount from the price of the new books. The students get the discount and the money made is reinvested into new books and into maintaining the book store. Problems arise when the faculty is unsure of whether a particular book will be used for next year’s classes. Often, when students are selling their books, the book center hasn't been informed of the status of many textbooks. Then they can't afford to offer the 50 percent price. Simonoff said she “got burned when she bought used books and then found out they were no longer going to be used. by Jason Hillman The Pitt News Women's Studies Book Center 239 You c nlcr a classroom (he firsI da of the term, like i seat beside an older gentleman or lady and ihcy politely smile and ask, Is this the Presidential Rhetoric class?'As the term goes on, you gradually become friends - sharing notes, questions about the lectures, even why you missed class on Friday, Then, dreaded midterm time rolls around and your lillle friend relaxes, casually taking notes, while you plan your exit from planet earth, Exam day comes and you feel the strange empty seal beside you - “Hey, where is he?” - and realiieyou're in this one alone. Who are (hese people coming into the classroom? These dividual are retired physicians, professors, business professionals and homemakers with special qualities that motivate them to trod the hills of Oakland each day. The wisdom in being wise to a good thing, i capture (he ultimate dream of every student, young and old - class with no exam and no paper due. Knowledgeable people, thefv been there, they've experienced what the students around them are preparing for and can only record in a notebook for now. The curious and comforting eyes of an elderly person transforms the !980's college classroom into a “silver mine. The university discovered this treasure in 1974, looking for community involvement projects, not knowing then what a profitable investment they made for the Pitt campus public relations and benefit to the Pittsburgh elderly community. The College of General Studies “Over Sixty's Progrtm offers interested 55 years and older persons the opportunity to audit about 175 classes, with no credit, from a course list provided by cgs, and other classes not listed with instructor approval. A $10 fee reserves a seat in available class spice. The popularity of the program, with in enrollment of 60 students in 1974, blossomed to 400 participating students for the 88-89 school year, with little publicity by CGS. According to the admissions director, Jan White, the demand grows with the word passing among friends and relatives who enjoy the experience. Understandably, the appeal offers the retired person the stimuliting atmosphere of the college environment, a chance to learn a new language or study event they lived through and often participated in with a current perspective. They like school and enjoy having an academic edge in life and most important, understand what keeps them alive — change, and what a better place than a university campus. Why aren’t they playing golf, fishing and watching the soaps? They find temporary pleasures are fine but lack the structure of the Over Sixty’s students seek in a classroom setting. They came to change their lives, and, in turn, influenced the lives of Pitt students, professors and the atmosphere on campus. Helena Hell a, Over-Sixty’s student in Presidential Rhetoric, one of the most popular class choices, finds the students “refreshing and polite. A young acquaintance provides note paper if she forgets, Helena calls her friend the “paper fairy. Professors enjoy the responses and admire the dedication of these energizing mature students. In this election year, Over-Sixty's students filled their quota of 50 seats for Ted Windt's Presidential Rhetoric class. Lectures on the campaign debates and the presidential election were complemented with comparisons to past political campaigns by the Over-Sixty's group. N'athan Davis'Jazz 084, political science courses and fine art classes draw popular attention in the program along with the special events like the weekend devoted to the Kennedy assassination and the university trip to Fallingwaicr. The undergraduates respond to having elderly classmates with, “Hey, they’re fine, and they are fine because these people arc the ones who make life happen, for them■ selves and for the people whose lives they touch. The University of Pittsburgh, recognized as a uniquely diverse campus academically and culturally, blends a new dimension for the 90's — a quality touch of life and the flavor of superior wisdom. The Ovcr Sixty’s College blends to a perfect fit, to the Cathedral's theme and a campus moving to the future. With a dedication and courage, these students stand for the learning process itself — the very reason why the rest of us arc in this one alone on exam day. i9 4 College at 60 6y May Pa ria'a Grainger College For the Over 60 241 by Sandra Kramer The Pitt News Dorm life. Exams. Deadlines. All of these are examples of situations that can lead to stress. But how can a student deal with them? Help is available in the area of stress management. According to Nadine Snyder, i clinical specialist in psychiatric mental health nursing and a national!' certified counselor in Pittsburgh, Stress management looks at what causes you stress and works to help change the stressful behavior. It works through an individual approach. Group or private counseling involving an evaluation of organization, diet. environment, exercise and behavior is an example of how the stress is managed. Snyder added, Typical college life itself can be stressful. For example, in looking at the student environment, the dorm life — mostly 24 hours of noise — is often a major cause of stress. Pitt students have another option open to them on campus for stress management. Bonnie Sullivan, a stress management instructor, stated, Herr at Pitt, we offer a regular stress management program through the Student Health Service. It is a voluntary, four-week group session for an hour per week. The student becomes aware of what stress is and how to handle it.” Sullivan explained, The program involves a regular progression of skills-For example, we start with deep breathing.” Stress management for students 242 Stress The times . . . They're a-changin’ The college class of 1993: They’re starting to smoke more. They may be losing interest in business careers. And they overwhelmingly favor mandatory AIDS and drug testing. These were some of the findings in the 23rd annual survey of incoming freshmen by the American Council on Education and the Higher Education Research Institute at the University of California at Los Angeles. The wide-ranging survey also found that entering college freshmen are getting less aid from the federal government and arc increasingly interested in college as a means to land a high-paying job. And the proportion of freshmen who identified their political views as conservative or far right was a record 21.8 percent. But large majorities of students took traditionallv liberal positions when asked about specific issues ranging from pollution and disarmament to abortion and consumer protection. “It’s because of the beating of the word ’liberal’ has taken,” said Kenneth C. Green of UCLA, associate director of the survey. “A lot of them think liberal means impotent.” On the other hand, the survey found students becoming increasingly conservative on matters related to crime and the death penalty. And two-thirds of incoming 1988 freshmen agreed that “the best way to control AIDS is through widespread, mandatory testing, while 7l percent agreed that “employers should be allowed to require drug testing of employees or job applicants.” The findings are based on questionnaires filled out by 308,007 freshmen entering 585 two and four-year colleges and universities. The results were adjusted to reflect the total population of 1.64 million first-time, fulltime entering students, and have a margin of error of plus or minus 2 percent. One ot the most dramatic findings was a rise in the number of students who said they were frequent smokers, reversing a 22-year decline. In 1966, 16.6 percent of the freshmen said they were frequent smokers. That fell steadily to 8.9 percent in 1987, but rose to 10.1 percent among those entering college It sounds like common sense, but it’s really necessary. We also work on the tensing and relaxing of muscles for muscle relaxation. All of these help to relieve stress.” The program also involves time management and decision making skills. “It deals with the physical and mental aspects of stress,” she added. “It’s a comprehensive course.” Snyder noted, “By looking at your lifestyle and deciding how much time you need and finding ways to manage your time, you can relieve stress.” She said, “Often the cafeteria food is not the most nutritious. A decent, well-balanced diet is important for stress management.” Other tips she included for alleviating stress were walking for better exercise, getting enough sleep, organizing, and practicing with biofccdback tapes. Both Snyder and Sullivan agreed that their programs are beneficial and can be very successful if worked at by last fall. In addition, a record high percentage of freshmen (10.5 percent) said they frequently felt depressed, while a declining proportion rated their emotional health as above average (56.1 percent, as opposed to 56.8 percent in 1987). Survey director Alexander Astin, also of UCLA, said the three findings indicate increased stress on the students. He said the survey also revealed potential sources of that stress: concern about paying for college, increased interest in advanced degrees and tougher competition for admission to selective institutions. A record proportion of freshmen said they were interested in pursuing advanced degrees — 58.7 percent, compared to 48.3 percent in 1980. And a record 72.6 percent indicated “making more money was a very important factor in their decision to attend college. On the career front, the survey found that freshman interest in entering the business world declined from 24.6 percent in 1987 to 23.6 percent in 1988 after two decades of steady gains. The results “suggest that student interest in business careers may have reached a plateau after the dramatic increases of the 1970’s and 1980’s,” survey officials said. The survey also found that federal financial aid programs for college had eroded. For example, only 15.6 percent of freshmen entering school last fall received Pell grants, the government’s major aid program for low and middle income students. That was the lowest level since the survey began and less than half the 31.5 percent who received Pell grants in 1980. Students reported greater reliance on family contributions, savings, loans and college-sponsored grants — with the last rising from 12.8 percent in 1980 to 20 percent in 1988. by Jill Lawrence AP Education Writer the student. “It seems to be successful with those who are willing to work at the stress management program,” said Snyder. Sullivan stated, “It’s sometimes difficult to measure the successfulness of our program. However, because it is voluntary and students return week after week, we have a good idea that it is working. We get a lot of good feedback and positive comments. I have yet to hear that the program was a waste of time.” 243 1 lavxrn iRymofivi WTHitTECii ; • TU ‘WIAHTI tuoro lii. uvmiYTECb The dreams of Pittsburgh Ukrainians, who have struggled since the 1930’i to have their ethnic heritage enshrined at the Cathedral of Learning has finally come true this year, as construction began on Pitt’s 23rd nationality room. Director of Nationality Rooms Programs Maxine Bruhns said she is overjoyed “at the Ukrainian effort to raise funds for the new room. The Ukrainians don’t have an angel, or large sum contributor, and (have) to raise the estimated $250,000 project cost through bake sales and radiothons.” Until 1975, university policy specified that only officially recognized countries, not ethnic groups, could be represented by a room in the cathedral. Sine the policy was changed, there have been two other Soviet republic ethnic groups, the Lithuanians and the Armenians, who have erected rooms. Eugene Manastcrski, a member of the Ukrainian room fund-raising committee, said that “the university has a Russian room, though the Ukrainians have been irate for centuries when identified as Russians. Ukrainians arc distinctly different in language and culture from the other 18 Soviet republics. The project will be designed by Lubo-myr Kalynych of New Jersey, and the architect is Walter Boykowycz, a professor at Carnegie Mellon University. The construction is expected to last six to nine months and will be performed by four local artisans who are skilled in woodworking and ceramics. The room will feature a large ceramic fireplace, carved wood icons, and a hammered copper mural around New Nationality Room added by Jerome Lehmann The Pitt News the circumference of the room with inscriptions depicting the four major periods in Ukrainian history. The design of the room displays a common Ukrainian house during the 17th and 18th centuries. Bruhns said that the university guidelines for the rooms stipulate that they must portray a period before 1787, when Pitt was founded. “The Ukrainian room will invoke in many a desire to learn more about our unique culture and will help them realize that the Ukrainian nation has a right to a free and independent life, said former Pitt Slavic professor Wasyl Jaszcun. The Ukrainian room fund has collected $210,000 thus far. The university re quires that the full amount be paid before construction begins. One of the most effective methods of raising money has been two radi othons, organized by Michael Komochak, manager of WPIT radio station. His efforts raised $15,000 at a radiothon held earlier this month. Bruhns commented that the room is being completely sponsored by local Ukrainians, with no collaboration from any of the 55 million people living in the actual Soviet republic. Manastcrski said that “The Soviet government i� changing, but Ukrainia is still under communist subjugation, and the government would not be thrilled with what (it) would perceive as our attempt to encourage Ukrainian nationality. ’ Jaszcun added, “The Ukrainians nationality room at the university will be an expression of our love and sacrifice for the culture and history of Ukrainia, anf of our wish to pass on this love to future generations.” 244 Ukrainian Nationality Room Struggles for foreign students For graduate foreign students at Pitt, studying abroad can be more than an extended vacation. Pressures to adjust financially, academically and socially can make their experiences less than easy. Foreign students are confronted with many challenges from the start, said Geoffrey Wood, director of the Office of International Student Services. Not only do they have to acclimate themselves to the environment and blend in with the culture of the people, but they have to master their studies as well. “The hardest part about being a foreign student is the financial part, said Xiaolin Xing, a graduate student of economics. The very reason why I chose to come to Pitt is because I got a government scholarship for my first year and a fellowship. I was considering other schools in Japan, China, Western Europe, Canada and Australia. But even though (American schools) are more expensive, they offer a greater chance for financial support. “One reason why many foreign students would like to study in the United States more than in other countries is because the United States is more flexible and offers much (more) assistance,” said Emeka Meke, a doctoral student in vocational and technical education. Another reason is that America offers many technical programs, said Meke. “Third World countries are especially interested in technical programs, and America is doing more vocational programs now than other places are. The chances of gaining admissions and scholarships are also greater than anywhere else. And because America is so flexible, you can get jobs while schooling to help pay for your education, Meke said. One of the biggest misconceptions about foreign students, said Wood, is that they are all sponsored by their or our government. Traditionally, one-third of our foreign students have been self-paying, another third are sponsored by outside agencies and the final third are supported by Pitt through T.A.ships and graduate student research. Before going overseas, students must demonstrate that they have enough money to support themselves and to pay their school fees for the first year of school, said Meke. “After that year, the family usually continues to sponsor the student until they can get assistance. Academic adjustments can be both trying and pleasant for foreign students. In Third World cultures,” said Meke, we deal with subjective test questions in school. Here, in the United States, learning is mostly objective. And it’s often difficult for students to adjust to this.” I am really enjoying studying here. It’s very easy with the use of computers, and the libraries have many books, all quite easy to reference,” noted Xing. Professors here are more open and accessible than in any other part of the world, which is superb because it helps make the learning process easier, observed Meke. In Nigeria, going to sec the professor is like going to see God. If I wanted to see my professor, said Aas Shofyani. in our culture, it would be impolite to call him on the phone. But. here, it is common. Social adjustments for foreign students can also vary, ranging from acclimatizing to the weather to organizing recreational events for weekends and holidays. “Many things surprised me when I first came here to do my master’s degree, said Shofyani. “There were no forests, just buildings everywhere. And in Indonesia, there is no spring, no fall or winter. Day after day is summer.” Social outlets are not so clear for foreign students, said Meke. Our families are paying for us to go to school here, and they’re all depending on us to learn as much as we can so we can go back and help our governments. We have to use a lot of self-discipline to know when to go and see films and attend parties and when we have to be in the library studying. “To help foreign students adjust to their environment more smoothly, we conduct a week-long orientation session at the end of August, another shorter one in January and a final one in the spring, said I.inda Gentile, and adviser for foreign students and scholars. In these sessions, we feature everything from immigration matters, registration procedures, health service fees, to the learning skills program available and classroom behavior. “We also want to make their social adjustment better, said Gentile. So we schedule social affairs like a Gateway Clipper cruise, a tour of the city, or if the Pirates are in town, a baseball game during orientation. by Ugochi Oyoyo The Pitt News Help for foreign T.A.s In a cultural center such as the University of Pittsburgh, foreign names and faces are commonplace in front of the classroom. Often comes the difficulty of deciphering the lecture through a thick foreign accent. I needed help with a computer program last term,” said Stephen McGanty, a mechanical engineering student, and when I went to the T.A., his accent was so thick that I couldn’t understand his explanation. Not understanding a foreign T.A. is a frustrating situation encountered by many Pitt students, but there is a program available that works to alleviate the problem. Pitt's English Language Institute requires all foreign T.A.s in the College of Arts and Sciences and business and engineering departments to be tested for English speaking and comprehensive skills. Poor performance on the test will result in the T.A. being placed in a three-credit course to help improve his command of the English language. While enrolled in this class, the T.A.s are assigned non-teaching assignments such as grading. Instructor Joe Sukenik teaches a class on pronunciation skills and includes idioms that the T.A.s may run into, such as “to blow off a class, “to ace an exam or to flunk out.” According to Marie Eichler of the department of linguistics, this course helps the foreign T.A.s understand the cultural differences in America as well as improve their speaking skills.” Undergraduates are invited to attend this class so the T.A.s can see what American students are really like. They are involved in role-playing to simulate classroom situations. Eichler said, It should be fun. It’s like impromptu acting. There are situations involving a student asking for more time on a project or for a grade change. Eichler adds that the students also get the chance to be disruptive. We have people singing, talking, telling jokes, jingling their keys to see how the T.A.s deal with problems like these.” If any students are interested in participating in the class, they can contact the linguistics department. After the T.A.s complete the class, they are evaluated again. If they still have some difficulty speaking they can receive tutoring from the department. The T.A.s who pass the class, as well as those who received intermediate scores on the initial test, are permitted to teach. However, they are required to attend four non-credit tutoring sessions. The tutor may videotape presentations from a T.A. and may visit the classroom to check on the progress made. Also helpful in spotting problems with foreign T.A.s are the surveys passed out each term by the Office for the Evaluation of Teaching. These surveys are given to each student in an undergraduate class, with two extra questions concerning speaking and comprehension skills for foreign T.A.s. This calls attention to deficiencies that may have been previously missed. The input of the undergrads is very important. Though students complain, most recognize when their T.A.s have improved. Sophomore Robyn Smigel said, I had a Chinese T.A. who taught my English class last year. It was awkward at first, but as the year went on. she got better. ‘This is the goal of the English Language Institute: to improve the T.A.’s speaking and teaching skills. It is a difficult job. but each department also helps. Eichler recommends that anyone experiencing difficulty with a ’T.A. can contact the department offering the class. Most departments have a faculty member in charge of the T.A.s who will help with the problem. by Suzanne Sabol and Tracey Yossa The Pitt News Foreign Students T.A.s 245 Seniors 246 248 There is no such thing as the “typical” Pitt senior. Each graduate of the University of Pittsburgh is a unique and individual person. The one factor that bonds them together is the quality of their respective degrees. Pitt students have demonstrated their desire for achievement and their commitment to excellence. Each graduating class is a fruition of these qualities. Upon commencement, students have worked hard for a significant portion of their lives in pursuit of the knowledge which will ultimately lead to a diploma. Graduation signifies the end of this effort. Their work, along with that of their instructors and administrators, has paid off in the form of a tangible indication of success. However, graduation does not signify the end of the cycle of education for the Pitt senior. Whether entering the work Held or pursuing graduate degrees, their education will continue for the rest of their lives. Graduation, which was held at the Civic Arena, is a celebration not only for the students, but for the entire faculty and administration. The commencement exercises are a celebration of commitment, dedication and persistence and patience on the part of all involved. 249 ABAZIZ Rohaizat Abaziz Sorhayal: Abdul Humid Hu sum Abu Obtid Alayne Adams Mark Addison Tracy Agar Mohammad Amhad Zatdatul Amhad Zubcl Devon Allen Elizabeth Allen Lisa Alien Dawna Anderson Andrew Andrews lasa Annbizon Eric Antionen F. eanor Appel 250 Seniors BARTER Lisa Arcurio Andrea Armor Joan Arne) Patricia Aser Gloria Azeke Kathy Bair William Bajoras Laura Baker Scott Balcertk David Ballarotto Lynn Banaszak Pamela Bandalo Donna Barlas Timothy Barrage Prancine Bartasat ich Amy Bartek Seniors 251 BARZILAY Karen Barzilay William Battista Thomas Bearer Dean Btfumo Michelle Bellamy William Beltz, Jr. Stacey Bennett Suzanne Bensing lleuh Bergstedl Robert Berringer Stephen Bersani Dena Bethea Philip Betti Richard Beu ick Atul Bhatnagar Karen Bianculli 252 Seniors BROOKS Norma Bie ich Toneanne Biesuz Jot Bitttnger Heidi J. 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Seniors Commuters and Residents 308 I 310 Every year, Pitt students must face the problem of where to live. Residence halls, apartment or commuting — these are the options for living arrangements that each student chooses from. And there are a number of pros and cons that go along with each choice. The residence halls are certainly most convenient. Residents have the easiest access to university resources such as the Hillman Library, laundry facilities and the cafeterias. But residents must also deal with crowded elevators, signing in visitors, and thirty “next door” neighbors. A commuter’s life consists of dodging meter-maids, crowded buses and hanging out in the Commons Room between classes. But, then again, commuters benefit from being able to go home at the end of a day and home cooked meals. Apartment dwellers can have the comforts of home and the convenience of living nearby. However, landlord problems and unwanted creatures can invade the lives of those that opt to live in apartments. But to each his own. Each Pitt student chooses the living condition that is best for them — and adds to it their own unique splash of color. Other Page: To avoid the blandne.vs of the residence halls, students find their own ways to make them exciting and personal. This Page: Laundry lines can be a problem, but students seem to manage; sharing a bathroom with other residents can always be interesting. TOWER A Tower A — 2nd Floor: Row I: Mike F.nglert, Paul Cantalu-po, Jeff Mattiuz, Kevin Ruppenthal, Michael R. Remaly, David Lishinsky, Kevin O'Brien; Row 2: Anthony Beddick, Scott Glover, Zachary Finland, James Rakowski, Nick Bi ic, Collin Bachert, Adam Crathy: Row 3: Jeff Miley, John Tomarakos, Gary Roffman, Gil Borok (R.A.), Mike Andra, Phil Claditis, Chris Beebe. hjL U A-L jiu.aJ- fiucfs c n uj fh-j. Tower A — 3rd Floor: Row I: Scott Cesare, Mike Genovese. Shawn Frost, Spaulding Alexander; Row 2: Phil McKracken. Richard Cockerill, Jelf Blum, Michael Cohen, Christopher Contakcs; Row 3: Douglas Callahan, Neil Spoonhowcr, Mike Brunner, Michael Cuddy, Mike Rigby, Gary Joyce. Tower A — 4th Floor: Row 1: Rob Dan ik, Mike Dabulis, Benjamin Pearl, Johnny Rosella, Kevin Malloy. Craig Bachman; Row 2: Matt Dabulis, Kevin Malloy, Brian Pellegrino. Al Lopus, Dan Foust, Matthew Olszewski, Chris Conti; Row 3: Andy Gould. Chuck Haial-sky, Dave Althoff, Craig Vorse, Gene Guy, Jim Schott, Brian Roberts, Chuck I.a ini; Row 4; David Perez, Christopher R. Miller, Patrick Eastlen, Todd Glabicki, Joe LaRue, John Vossen, Will Mostt. Tower A — 5th Floor: Row 1: Scan Waters, Steve Armstrong, Mark Corson, Dusty Helm. 312 Rhonda Giovannitti photo Jennifer Taylor photo Jennifer Taylor photo Jennifer TOWER A Tower A — 6th Floor: Row 1: Dave Hinners, Mike Schwartz, Eric Downer, Nitin Madhav (R.A.); Row 2: Tagg Hcpler, Thomas Dimpcrio, John Schultz, Stephen Walker. Tower A — 7th Floor: Row 1: Doug Hoffman, Dom Duel-li, Charles Rich, Drew Hawk; Row 2: Mike James, Scott Starr, Christopher Rhodes, George Kundrat. Tower A — 8th Floor: Row 1: Rob Muhl, Chip Lillcy, Michael Trump, Bryan Maurer, Jeff Heinrich; Row 2: Keith Diamond, Rich Gulliver, Troy Metz, Tom Takach, John Mekonis, Tony Lc-otta; Row 3: Bryan Glickman, Brian Chase, T. J. Sullivan, Sam Kaufman, Steve Foremny, Brian Friend, Ben Dover, Mike Hunt, Gino Calderone. Tower A — 9th Floor: Row I: Bryan Glickman, Tim Palmer, Scott Russell, Mark Pcrnitti, Michael Trump. 7 iM, ' - JJaM'cLoir 313 TOWER A U) xJ-Ct- . •' 6c CjfyKyTyuCCZ Tower A — 11th Floor: Row 1: Melissa Alfonso, Labiba Barakat, Lisa Eargle, Rachel Trempus, Angela Jenkins; Row 2: Deborah Eucnich, Robyn Geskey, Leslie McSwain, Tara Young, Babette Scott, Fran Tillman (R.A.); Row 3: Amy Linonis, Shannon Check, Kathy Forrester, Susan Fowler, Ronda Tremonte, Chris Mueller, Tara Aiken. Tower A — 12th Floor: Row 1: Becky Mahdavi, Missy Fulmer, Courtney Bandalo, Mary Lynn Koraido; Row 2: May Ambrosia, Janice King (R.A.), Amy Hayden, Renee Anderson, Chris Baran. Tower A — 13th Floor: Row 1: Sydney Westbrooks, Chico Valenzuela, Tracy Holmes; Row 2: Linda Hesford, Darla Hunt, Pam Kosco, Dawn Anderson, Monica Henry. 314 Khonda GJovannitti photo Jen Taylor photo Rhonda Giovannitti photo Jc„ Monroe photo I have always been one to try to exert my independence. I like to do things for myself. So when I came to Pitt, 3 years ago, moving into my own apartment seemed to be the logical first venture into a life on my own. But little did I know that the road to independence had been paved with so many potholes. Allow me to explain. My first apartment experience was, in short, a nightmare. Now needless to say, I didn't realize that it would be so when I moved in, or I would have stayed at home. But it turned out to be a veritable plethora of disasters. When my roommate and I first moved in, our landlord (whose name journalistic ethics prohibits me from printing) promised us a remodeled apartment. “Remodeled,” I soon found out, meant that we would at least have new carpeting. And that was about it. When we moved in in September, the bathroom was being worked on. When we moved out (the following August) the bathroom still had no ceiling and no door. At this point, I would like to stop and ask you to imagine for a moment the numerous compromising positions that could and did occur due to this inconvenience. Anyway, that was the least of our problems. We soon discovered several uninvited creatures that had in- habited our home. Now I’ve seen roaches before. Almost everyone has. But not like these. Our roaches were big, mean, NASTY roaches. They came in herds. And they came to stay. Each day, I was forced to confront them. I would tiptoe into my apartment, with one shoe in hand, flick on the lights, and smash as many of the beasts that I could catch. It was sort of a game. We also had a mouse. His name was Pete. Now right around the time when I didn’t think this place could get any worse, it inevitably did. We were robbed. The first time (implying that there was a second time) was the worst. I returned to my apartment to find furniture overturned, clothes everywhere, dresser drawers emptied. I couldn’t believe it. Not much was taken, but that’s hardly the point. The point is, my privacy had been violently invaded. The road to independence was becoming more and more twisted. The next year, I moved into a lovely house with three other women. It was big and spacious, with its 4 bedrooms, laundry facilities, backyard, front porch, etc. And best of all, it had a built in security system. However, it was not without its problems. First of all, with four women and one shower, mornings were exceptionally difficult. But nothing that a little patience could not resolve. It wasn’t until the summer came, when we discovered the worst part of living in that house. This place could retain heat better than a styrofoam cup. It was a microwave. Positively unbearable. And, I’m sorry, but air-conditioning is not a luxury that this college student could afford. So I moved again. This time to a cute 2 bedroom. Actually, it wasn't too bad. I mean, of course, it had its problems. The bathroom was the size of a very small closet, it was very expensive, and our landlady spoke close to no English. But by this time I had become accustomed to these little inconveniences. Well, I’m a senior now, and once again, I’m moving. But by now, in my old age, and with my infinite wisdom, I’m actually starting to understand this apartment thing. I mean, at least I know what to look for. A big apartment, a safe neighborhood, a landlord with whom I can converse with ease. You know what I mean — the little things that make apartment life a little easier. Finally, the road to independence is getting a little smoother. But then again, its a new year, a new apartment. Who knows what treachery is yet to come. by Heather D. Clark 315 TOWER A Tower A — 14th Floor: Row 1: Sharon Baker, Jennifer Bohr, Terri O’Dea, Ashley Woodward, Jill Nussbaumer; Row 2: Kristen Russo, Judcne Kaus, Amy Rose, Sarabcth Sc love, Jennifer Rogel, Marcia Rick; Row 3: Jackie Lee, Holly Hovis, Lisa Ferencuha, Jackie Mennow, Amy Pomaybo, Lisa Panza. Tower A — 15th Floor: Row 1: Rhonda Burns, Denise For-tley, Lea Capkovic, Anne Farabaugh, Katie Bell; Row 2: Jennifer Babin, Andrea Becker, Nima Patel, Kate Dillon, Victoria Bense, Christina Bcrtocchi; Row 3: Karen Bowman, Missi Schrelcr, Heidi Driscoll, Melissa Shepard, Ellen Cohen. Tower A — 16th Floor: Row I: Linda Sudziak, Elizabeth Wilson, Karen Scott; Row 2: Barbara Querry, Tricia Alsderman, Chrissy Cortazzo. Tower A — 17th Floor: Row 1: Lulu Dayton, Jennifer Smith, Lynn Surdick, Heather Cautney; Row 2: Tina Grannis, Jennifer Meacham, Darya Lehrich, Natalie Kratsas, Angela Vesco, Kathleen McGough, Christine Tinari; Row 3: Tracey Kinzinger, Darlene Frazier, Sharon Shovcin, Tami Stott, Monica Hiberling, Lynne Larson, Joni Singer. 316 Jen Taylor phoio Jen Taylor photo Jen Taylor photo Khond. Giov.nnitti photo TOWER A TOWER B Tower A — 18th Floor: Row 1: Slacey Frey, Edna Miranda, Colette Costentine; Row 2: Katie McShanc, Marrianne Gillingham, Sharon Frattarolli, Carolyn Bodnar; Row 3: Rebecca Bianco (R.A.), Kris Breitenbach, Kimberly Lee, Deana Kowalo, Cheryl McLean. Tower B — 3rd Floor: Row 1: John Likins, Jason Farmal-is, Marc Battistoni, Tom Natali; Row 2: Mark J. Marino, T. J. Kol-lasch, John Camper, Steve Hill, Harold Lambert. Tower B — 9th Floor: Row 1; George Kopec, Scott Wayrer, Cesar Fojas, Steve Michael, Rick Fornelli; Row 2: Dave Fromm, Matt Rutz, Eli Okrent, Michael Cuchran, Adam Legum, Jim Krcmus; Row 3: George Samuel-son, Jason Kukol, Mike Mascctti, Justin Jewell, Michael Mattison; Row 4: Jim Deardorff, Ethan Lott, Brian Fornadel, Steven Strzcpck, Matt Major. Tower B — 11th Floor: Row 1: Tom Swartwout, Steve DeFrancisis, Steve Forrester, Robert Lofgrcn, Geoff Patterson; Row 2: Brian Bennighoff, Timothy Fer-rick, Rami Richie, Jason Bergman, Gary Holbcrt; Row 3: Ramon Martin, Greg Petro, Saurabh Das, Michael Vincent, Scott Walker, Nick Vekios; Row 4: Robert McDonough, Jim Policano, Denny Tcrzich, Ravi Zcidman, Kevin McNair, Martin Kazimir. x f o — tLoXj t c'1 C-IlaIj frloiSC-o CUOOuCfavLiCt 317 Cafeteria Committee handles complaints Tf you’ve ever eaten in the Towers’ -Cafeteria, you have probably noticed how people look oddly at their plates, push around the food a little, maybe even sniff it, and then push the plate away. Then it begins; complaints, complaints and more COMPLAINTS! But these people are the late starters. Some people complain while waiting in line before they’ve even seen the food. Does this sound familiar? Or perhaps, you are guilty of these actions. Well, what do you do about it? Do you just sit back and have a negative attitude or do you go to the Food Committee meetings to voice your opinions? “What is the Food committee?” you might ask? The Food Committee is a group made up of the cafeteria manager, dormitory representatives and motivated students, who meet once a month to discuss improvements in the cafeteria. If a student can not attend these meetings he may talk to one of the managers, Peter Rix, George Johnson, or A1 Barthcn, personally. The office is located on the right side of the hallway leading to the Tower C cafeteria. Residents may speak to their dorm representatives who will relay their problems and suggestions at the meetings. The management can not read minds across the cafeteria, but they will listen to and respond to suggestions. People requested something other than soda to drink. There are now machines with HI-C, lemonade and fresh spring water. Lisa Coe had a complaint about the salad bar not having enough vegetables. About a week after she attended the Food Committee meeting, Lisa was happy to see there were more fresh veggies added. Plain scrambled eggs get kind of boring, so at the meeting it was suggested that cheese be put out for breakfast. Chip containers have been added also. There are now approximately 4 to 6 different chips to accompany your meal. One would be surprised how little extras can make a meal taste so much better. But the management cannot think of everything. That is where the students come in. They are the ones who eat in the cafeteria and know what needs improvement. Or maybe a student has a favorite meal that he’d like to have served in the cafeteria. New menu ideas are always welcome with the food committee. So if something irks you about the cafeteria or the food, don’t just be apathetic. If there is an idea on how to improve the cafeteria, share it. The Food Committee may be able to help. by Kris Kardes TOWER B Tower B — 13th Floor: Row I: Lane Larimorc, Tom Bojar-ski, Shawn Ebberl; Row 2: Jcf Garfinkcl, Gaurab Misra, Jason Evans, Ron Leekey, Howard Lcdercr; Row 3: Neil Aragones, Nicolas Russell, Malt Risko, John Bros-nahan, Ed Grcgorchik; Row 4: Rob Mazza, Nick Ruggieri, Josh Kreithen, John Matchik, Michael Matola. Tower B — 15th Floor: Row 1: Dana Wilkinson, Vicki Fusco, Marie Glackin, Michelle Rosen-bluth, Julie Perlow, Palti Burns; Row 2: Kirsten Filer, Marianne Carbaugh, Rena Hepler, Tammy Micco, Janine Atiych, Lori Plechy; Row 3: Jennifer Morgan, Rue Edelman, Grctchcn Lewis, Rebecca Eutano, Karin Mascal, Sharon Her-rock, Amy Whitaker. Tower B — 17th Floor: Row 1: Ann Marie Kelly, Ruthie Vasilko, Pam George; Row 2: Beth Ann Steiner, Lexic Estrada, Laura McHugh, Jen Knox; Row 3: Tamara Marcoz, Mary Kay Kitzer, Jacqueline Chu, Donna Shoemaker. Tower B — 19th Floor: Row 1: Grctchen Mentz, Mary Coury, JoAnn Carclle, Dawn Turek; Row 2: Sara Crable, Suzy Stolzcnberg, Jeanette Leon, Michelle Carbonara; Row 3: Mona Rowshan, Kate Pidgeon, Pam Hostal, Julie Vasel. 319 TOWER C Osu isj 'jjuu “7 ft CU) jhs o Tower C — 4th Floor: Row 1: Eric Ondo, John Evans, Eric Cornell, James Stepchns, Mario Olivcrio, Chris DcLuca, Adil Desai; Row 2: Dan Clair, Lisa Slimpson (Paul), Bill Shomakcr, Joe Hilfcrty, Timothy Frank, John Sinchak, John Fawcett, Joe Nied, Rich Taylor. Tower C — 5th Floor: Row 1: Fred Franci, Jeff Coff, Rob Cirillo, Michael Yurich; Row 2: Stephen Cimini, Blair flail, Brian Gross, Luck Lcventopoulos, Jay Warner, Joseph I.anzetta; Row 3: Dellas C. Hustead, Ron Austin, Mike Ellis, Al Younkins, Rick Kolesar (RA). 320 Alison Bradley photo Alison Bradley photo TOWER C Tower C — 7th Floor: Kow 1: Brian Snyder, John Sopko, Tim Crimmins, Roger Lough, Chris Mitchell; Row 2: Tony Vitale, David Dusterhoff, Damian A. DeSanto, John Jurden. Tower C — 10th Floor: Row 1: Shirlcen Pilgrim, Colleen Dcnnc, Micehlc Cottage, Donna Westbrooks (RA), I.ori Schlcgcl; Row 2: Vicki Seifert, Anita Nagia, Scharmen Confer, Susan Lip-pincott, Barbara Purcell, Leslie Cueruio, Diane Rowan. • CLAjUTL CCC 0 (K ° a - ' 321 Commuting is chaos for students Most of us have heard the statistics — Pitt is a predominately commuter school. Jn any given day approximately 70% of us are driving, biking, walking, and, in my case busing to Oakland. And it is busing, in my opinion, which is the ultimate test of commuters. Many of us bus from our homes into downtown Pittsburgh and then take any 61 or 71 bus to Pitt. Commuters and resident students alike have favorite stories of riding an Oakland-bound bus, fondly known to some as the Bus from Hell. Generally, these rides amount to fending off people with, uh, poor personal hygiene, who want to forge a relationship with you. Last term, a man sat next to me and announced that his former girlfriend was “Nona, the harlot of Babylon;” he seemed affronted when I wasn’t interested in being her successor. Although those living on-campus sometimes foray into the exciting world of bus transportation, they lack the day-in day-out experience of commuting, and the resulting vertigo from gas fumes and baa shock absorbers that are the hallmarks of a hard core buscr. Depending on where you live and what time you leave your home, getting to Pitt can take up to two hours. For ex- ample, my apartment is in Mt. Lebanon. To be at a 9 a.m. class, I can take a 7:00 bus to town. Allowing at least an hour for rush hour traffic. Then I wait around for a bus to Oakland, which at that time of the morning is always crowded and takes a good half-hour. Usually, I can make it to class with about 8 minutes to spare. Those of us in the South Hills also have the option of taking the T Train to town, which in my case involves busing to the trolley station, then getting on the T, and then taking a bus to Oakland. At that point you’re already tired and the day hasn’t even begun. That amounts to a lot of time spent on Neoplan’s finest and, let’s face it, what can you do on a bus? Study (sounds a lot better in theory than in practice), sleep (someone usually ends up using you for an armrest or worse), or gaze blankly out of the window and fantasize (usually wins hands down). Plus the first two options aren’t available when you have to stand all of the way. This has been a litany of complaints thus far, but there is actually something good about commuting from the South Hills. It’s the 44L Bus that runs directly from Mt. Lebanon to Oakland, and the 44U bus gang. We arc a group of five men and women, ranging in age from 24 to 34. Some of us have children, some are single. We always occupy the back seat of the bus. On occasion, a stranger will innocently occupy line of “our” seats. When this happens we are totally disoriented and so are the other passengers. Regular riders on the bus have become accustomed to seeing our group so that if we are forced to relocate due to one of the hapless intruders, other people comment on our temporary seating arrangements. Occasionally, when bored, we come up with suggestions for the Port Authority, such as: sell coffee to commuters, charge half-price for those who must stand on the bus, utilize the poster advertisement space for dating notices and personal ads, and pipe in music and play musical chairs to rotate seaters ana slanders. Something tells me these ideas, if submitted, wouldn't win us a Chairman’s Pass. But, oh well, such is the life of a commuter. by Sabrina DeCarolis Alison Bradley photo Alison Bradley photo Alison Bradley photo Alison Bradley photo TOWER C Tower C — 12th Floor: Row 1: Lara Mikulaninec, Pamela J. Yurick; Row 2: Stacey Locke, Apolla Vcrncski, Yola Stcliga. Tower C — 13th Floor: Row 1: Michelle Lucarelli, Sherry L. Cooper, Sherry L. Tucker, Carol Heffner; Row 2: Sharon Kelley, Pam Thiem, Theresa Conte, Marilynn Hadley. Tower C — 15th Floor: Row 1: Simon Loli, J. Mark Hoover, Clifford Dcfoor, John Puskar. Tower C — 16th Floor: Row 1: Chris Dunn (RA), Jan Getting, Todd Rulebush, Samir V. Gcrmanwala; Row 2: Jim Mikesic, Larry Shranatan, Roy Latourette, Vivch Srivatarin, Scott Greenhut. 1 0 (L afiforJ 323 LOTHROP - Uv (X JZjcvrjj=t f sr Ua O iok't -l vvpn $ oug?n . [} IVWJL Jlifee, l H f j (i f -tAc c S vwd c mtiwt Lothrop — 2nd Floor: Row 1: Anthony Jagers, James Ricci, Brian Knopp, Jason Snyder, Pete Shearer, Alvin McCray; Row 2: Richard Kiliany, Harry Frost, John Shoonover, William C. Halko, Joe Babinsack. Lothrop — 3rd Floor: Row 1: Mark McCormick, Gene David Cunningham, Mark Horgan, Chuck VanKeuren, Bryan Facchi-ano; Row 2: Thomas Webb, Greed Condcclis, Brian Ford, John Pale-os, Calvin Moore, Matthew Korb. Lothrop — 5th Floor: Row 1: Carol Dietz; Row 2: Charlotte Johnson, Laura Fratto, Pam Hayes; Row 3: Kimberly R. Hawkins. Lothrop — 6th Floor: Row 1: Pete Moore, Dwight Homan, Andre Primeaux, Joseph M. McLeod, William J. Steel. 324 Towers' Trials and Tribulations How often do you walk into a building with twenty-two floors, but the elevator only stops on every third floor? Would you want to live where you have to sign visitors in and out continuously? How about sharing the same bathroom with forty other people? These are only a few of the many “joys” of living on campus at the University of Pittsburgh. Currently, Pitt houses 4200 students each semester in ten dormitories. Each dorm offers advantages and disadvantages in attempts to suit the student's needs. Anyone who has either lived in a dorm or stayed on campus has probably shared similar bizarre experiences. At Pitt, this includes roommate problems, communal bathrooms, and the living area itself, along with the noise that forty people on one floor can create. The University tries their best to match people with similar interests in the same room. Unfortunately, all they have to base their decisions on is a questionnaire. This is often filled out by the student's parents. Imagine walking into a room, sometimes comparable to the size of a Mad Carson photo walk-in-closet, and seeing your exact opposite sitting on the other side. Not only would you normally not talk to this person, but you are told that this is your roommate. Roommate can be a scary word in such situations. Thinking positively, you might be assigned someone who will become your best friend. But, there is a fifty-fifty chance and eight months of a school year can seem like an eternity when you are in an unhappy home. The majority of students, before living in a dorm, come from either a home or an apartment with an average number of bathrooms per person. Would you consider one bathroom for forty people to be a comfortable situation? The normal person docs not enjoy having a restroom as their only bathroom. But the resident is not offered any alternatives. In addition, five showers and forty people is not a good ratio for having hot water in the morning. Studying in the dorms? No. This is one of the biggest myths that dorm life has to offer. It is your room, you have paid good money to live there and you should be able to study there if you so choose. It is easier to study in the middle of a construction site than to study in the dorms. Sleeping can also become an optional activity. People scream in hallways, listen to music, talk on the phone — there is no privacy. With all of these wonderful experiences to endure each day, why would anyone live on campus? Convenience is one reason. How much closer to your classrooms could you possibly hope to be? All of the disadvantages of commuting, such as parking, what to do between classes, are non-existent. Meeting people is also very easy in the dorms. Elevators, cafeterias, lobbies, laundry rooms and even bathrooms are crowded with familiar faces. The friendships which are formed in the dormitories can not be replaced. You truly grow to know and love these people. You will cat, study, fight and laugh together. Unfortunately, you will never know again the intense friendships as when you live in the dorms. by Jodi Ninos LOTHROP BRUCE Lothrop — 7th Floor: Row I: Lisa Washington, Kathy Burns, Ellen Frank, Missic Wilson. (I ust's tC MjO jX - U?IljclLL Lothrop — 8th Floor: Row 1: Sandi Pagano, Nicole Neveras, Kim Lancas, Marci Loughman; Row 2: Nicole M, Pap-pano, Heather Marshall, Jennifer Coopie, Celeste Myers (RA), Karen Vodvarka; Row 3: Gloria Paolini, Ingrid Tulloch, Paulette Pitman, Jeanette Webb, Vickie Lose, Erin Faust. Bruce — 4th Floor: Row 1: Steve Karas, Mark Beattie, Robb Armbruster, Paul Trozzo; Row 2: Jon Ellis, Susan Solomon, Tom Will; Row 3: Stacee Barefoot, Becky Pappas; Row 4: Kim Wood. Bruce — 6th Floor: Row 1: Anne M. Layden, Francine Yakupkovic, Suzanne Sabol. 326 Heather Clark photo Heather Clark photo Heather Clark nhoto BRUCE HOLLAND Holland — 2nd Floor: Row 1: Jenny Sopcisak, Christin Hawkins, Panean Wassal. Holland — 5th Floor: Row 1: Susannc Imperatore, Susan Weber. Holland — 6th Floor: Row I: Donna Fales, Christine Ruff, Lisa Schwarzmeier, Susanne Rublein, Telva Northcutt; Row 2: Annarie Suits, Julie Shepard; Row 3: Heidi Handel. £0 U jlcAj 327 As an apartment dweller, I have many concerns which plague me on a daily basis. Laundry, bills, my crazy landlady — you know what I mean. But everyday, there is one concern that every student must face, whether resident or commuter. And that is FOOD. Where does one eat here at the University? The two big meals of concern for me are lunch ana dinner. I'm not a breakfast person for two reasons. Number one, I don’t believe in getting out of bed before 10:00 am, and two, if I am up at that hour for some ghastly reason, I think food would sort of repulse me. So anyway, over the course of the day, as I rusn around campus, I have a tendency to develop somewhat of a serious hunger. Now of course there are many options for dealing with this pang in my stomach. For one thing, I could beg for a weekly care package from home. Or I could grab a .Snickers, as the commercials suggest, but my hips could not handle this on a daily basis. Then there is the cafeteria. Now I’m not going to go into a lone dissertation about what the food tastes like, but let’s put it this way. I will not pay hundreds of dollars for a meal plan, in order to consume something wnich is occasionally unidentifiable. And there is something about the “ambiance of the Towers’ cafeteria that docs not entice me to eat. Enough said. But I suppose for some, especially the Freshman residents who must purchase a meal plan, the cafeteria is pretty much the only choice. And to those people, I offer my condolences, and a few helpful hints. There are plenty of establishments throughout Oakland and Shadyside, where tasty edibles can be located. Hemingway’s, C.J. Barney’s and the Balcony to name a few. But if that is too much of a strain on the collegiate budget, there is fast food at every turn. Wendy’s, Rax, McDonalds, Roy’s — all within 2 blocks of each other. Why, Forbes Avenue is a fast food lovers dream. And then there is pizza. Everywhere. Little Italy’s Ardolinos, Larry 8c Carol’s are all here to serve the hungry Pitt student. Now I must mention the landmark eating establishment, The Original. I have never exactly understood tne magnetism that the “O seems to have over Pitt students. But no matter what time, or what day, there will always be someone in the O, grabbing hot dogs, burgers, or the infamous “O fries.’’ Tne “0’ also serves pizza. Now I have had many debates over the quality of this dish. Personally, I’m not into it at all. But my friend Tom could live on it. Many a time I’ve watched Tom stroll up to tne counter, order this creation which he loves so much, salivate in anticipation, and then consume the whole thing. It’s unbelievable. I mean the fact that ne can eat an entire pizza, from the O’’ at that, is more than I can fathom. To each his own, I suppose. Now I must tell you about my very favorite eating establishment. Pamela's Country Kitchen on Forbes Avc. is the absolute greatest. As I have already-mentioned, I am not a morning person, and therefore not a big breakfast person either. But Pamela’s serves breakfast all day, which for me, is the best possible deal. Every Sunday, my roommate Rhonda and I crawl out of our rooms at about 1 pm, saunter up to Pamela's for a late brunch. It’s truly wonderful. In short, Pamela’s rules. But eating out all the time is relatively unhealthy, and it tends to wreak havoc on my miniscule budget. And so, I have come to learn, that an occasional trip to the grocery store is a much easier way to survive. Pitt students have been blessed with an extremely convenient grocery store — Giant Eagle. Well, I say it is a blessing because of the close location. But anyone who has actually-shopped there, knows that it isn’t muen to brag about. Allow me to explain. Last summer. Giant Eagle closed down for remodeling. This was a smart move, because it was sort of a shambles beforehand. I anxiously awaited the opening of the new Giant Eagle. But when it reopened — well maybe I was in a time warp or something — but it was exactly the same. Nothing had changed, except that some of the aisles had been switched around, which only-caused confusion. But basically, there were the same long lines, picked over froduce, and frost-bitten frozen foods. don't understand. But as I said, it is convenient, and for that alone, I suppose I shouldn't complain. So, there it is. Every option for finding edibles in Oakland. Hmm. Maybe I’d better keep looking for that care package from mom. Jfeather D. Clark 328 Feature Heather Clark photo Heather Clark photo Jen Monroe photo Jen Monroe photo Holland — 7th Floor: Row 1: Mandy Hughes, Joani Hoycr, Pamela Rich; Row 2: Kim Peglow, Kathy Webb, Amy Phillips, Karyn Rcim; Row 3: Faittle Kancz, Lisa Lambert, Sue Baker, Wendy Evans, I.aurcann Scherr. Holland — 8th Floor: Row 1: Deena El-Attar, Michelle Marie Kotsagrelos, Melissa M. McCoy, Elizabeth Sibolc, Jill Phillips; Row 2: Shaily Matani, Jane DiGi-allorcnzo, Gina Bauccio, Lisa Lenard, Margaret Weiss, Cathy Rios. I Forbes — 4th Floor: Row 1: Edward Matelan, Eric Peer, Tanya Jackson, Michele Saylor, Chuck Blair, Marty Mattes, Alexis Jones; Row 2: Pamela Bolkovac, Holly Ciarlonclla, Mike Snavely, Philip Freehling, Mike Barr, Peter Billis, Frans Mast, Matthew Bou-lay. coatcJ — Forbes — 5th Floor: Row 1: Mark Banchansky, Sharri Wilner, Melissa Wilson, Lisa Kilburn; Row 2: Kristin Sitck, Melissa Kohr, Kristen Fernandez, Stasia Rieger, Rick Dodck, Edward Matelan, Tricina Cash. j 329 Wl Patrons Philip Befumo, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond P. Berthiaume Walter N. Bielich Mr. and Mrs. James Bregenser Chuck and Phyllis Conway Drs. E. and N. Damazo Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Farbacher Barbara Heasley Martin and Nancy Huston Matthew A. Klesen Dom and Pat Marino Marie Mazzocco Ronald G. Mehok, M.D. Mr. and Mrs. James R. Owens, Sr. Christopher Pantelis Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Sadecky Mary M. Shaner David A. Shaner Mr. and Mrs. George W. Voorhees Many thanks for your support. 330 Patrons Dr. Conney M. Kimbo We live In deeds, not years; In thoughts not breaths; In feelings, not In figures on a dial. Life Is but a means unto an end; that end. Beginning, mean, and end to all things — God. — Philip James Bailey The End of Life In Memoriam 331 IIIIMCP lVwl The Medical College of Pennsylvania 3300 Henry Avenue PNUdHphU. rVnrsy+v ntv 19129 ...TRADITION TOUCHING TOMORROW At MCP wo behove in the traditional values of health care. Since 1850. we have been committed to the highest standards of patient care and education. Over the years, our name and technology have changed, but our values remain unaltered. Yet. in today's fast changing health care environment, tradition is sometimes not onough. Keeping pace with technology is essential to providing fast changing health care environment, tradition is sometimes not enough. Keeping pace with technology is essential to providing quality care. At MCP. we continue to provide the best that the modern health caro field has to offer -state of the art technology.. modern facilities, the latest techniques developed through ongoing research, and competitive salaries. MCP is on the move - alive with the dynamics and excitement of an ever changing professional environment where learning never stops. Our staff meets the challenges of tomorrow through outstanding orientation and continuing education programs. If you want to maintain a leading position within your profession, contact John La very. Professional Recruiter at (215) 842-7339, collect, or Evelyn Burke at (215) 842-8880. 332 Advertisements It starts with a great line. The first step in meeting a creative challenge is putting together a strong opening line to meet the issue right up front. Prom there, you go as far as your talent, preparation and determination will take you We salute the achievements of University of Pittsburgh athletics. We share the pride, the commitment and the teamwork required to perform at this level. And we celebrate | r j the opportunity we both have to put our |f || skills to work before the public. M 11 Advertising. Advertisements 333 L u? as| UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL a special resource... Special Resource for your future. For the people of Central Pennsylvania...for the nation...and for your future. University Hospital is truly a special resource. Our 344-bed tertiary care hospital and 55-bed rehabilitation center are recognized across the nation as models of health care excellence. As we continue to move forward to meet the health care challenges of tomorrow, we seek the talents of future-directed professionals skilled in the following areas: • Nursing • Cytotechnology • Physical Therapy • Radiography • Diagnostic Medical Sonography • Diagnostic Imaging • Medical Technology • Occupational Therapy • Pharmacy In addition to an attractive salary benefits package, we offer a stimulating, supportive professional environment that’s geared for ongoing development and advancement. You’ll also enjoy the unique blend of lifestyle advantages found only in scenic, friendly Hershey. PA. Build your future with our progressive regional referral complex and discover for yourself why University Hospital is a special resource. Direct your resume to: Human Resources Department, UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL. THE MILTON S. HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER. Box 850, Hershey. PA 17033. 717-531-8440. penn State College of Medicine • I imersity Hospital The Milton S. Hershev Medical Center An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer Women Minorities Are Encouraged to Apply r X You owe it to yourself to see the Best... Then take pride in becoming part of our Medical Team. I rma Community General Hospital 7007 Powers Blvd. Parma. Ohio 44129-5495 (216) 843-4010 Equal Opportunity Employer fTlcKKSPORT HOSPITAL A Tradition of Quality... • • Commitment to Caring For nearly a century. McKeesport Hospital has provided comprehensive quality health care to many Southwestern PA communities. Over the years we have grown by adding specialized programs. services and state of the art technology. Become a part of tradition and history, join the health care team at McKeesport Hospital. We offer a wide variety of opportunities with competitive salaries and benefits. If you are interested in contributing to our tradition contact: Human Resources McKeesport Hospital 1500 5th Avenue McKeesport. PA 15132 412-664-2415 334 Advertisements As you begin your journey into the future, Revco would like to share the philosophy which has helped us become a leader in the pharmacy industry for more than 30 years. First, above all else, believe in yourself. You alone hold the key to your destiny. Never believe those who say, It can't be done, no matter how decisive the tone. Finally, always strive to be the best you can be. Take time to learn, to grow. Make no excuses, and never, ever settle for second best. Congratulations on your achievement! Advertisements 335 HEALTH CARE GRADUATES Monongahela Valley Hospital, a 300 + bed acute care fully accredited facility located just 25 miles south of Pittsburgh and situated within the pleasant communities of the mid Mon Valley, offers a stimulating atmosphere in which your contributions will be recognized and rewarded. To make the most of your skills, you'll work with the latest equipment and advanced technology which supports our commitment to quality patient care. We offer competitive salaries commensurate with your qualifications and an excellent benefits package. For more information on health care career opportunities at Monongahela Valley Hospital, please submit resume or call: Personnel Department Monongahela Valley Hospital Route 88. Country Club Road Monongahela. PA 15063 Telephone (412) 258-2000. ext. 2130 EOE MFH Tho FBI ha a search 'o' qualified men and women lor the pos t on of Spec-al Agent Applicants must be U S. cozens, available tor assignment anywhere w :t n the Bureaus junsdication, between tho agos of 23 and 35. possess a valid driver's license, and in excellent physical condition a’lowing the use of firearms and defensive tactics. Othor qualifications also exiis. The five ontry programs to qualify for special agent consideration are: LAW: Resident school degree with two years of undergraduate work at an accredited college or university. ACCOUNTING; A Baccalaureate Degree with a major m accounting from an accredited college or un.vers ty. Must have passed tho uniform CPA exam or provide certification they aro academicaty eligible to sit for the CPA exam. LANGUAGE: Bacca'aixoal© degree p'ay fluency in a language lor which tho bureau has a need, espooa'iy Russian. Chmose (Mandarin). Spanish. Arabic. Sicilian, and others. ENGINEERINGrSCIENCE; A variety of Baccalaureate degrees are acceptable with an emphasis on EE. ME. and CSEE degrees. DIVERSIFIED; Bacca'auroato degree in any discipline plus three years full time work experience. For information including application form, contact the FBI. PO Box 1315. PGM PA 15230 or Call (412)471 2000. Tho FBI is an equal opportunity Affirmative acton employer. 100 YEARS OF CARING 1889-1989 Our 412 bed non-profit teaching hospital and Regional Trauma Center serves a population of 300.000 in Johnstown and the surrounding Laurel Highlands area As you plan your career In Physical Therapy. Occupational Therapy. Nursing. Medical Technology. Health Records Administration or Clinical Dietetics Nutritlon. Consider the important considerations - - -a progressive teaching hospital and a lifestyle that lets you breathe a little easier — Consider CVMH. To find out more about our career at CVMH. contact the Employee Relations Department Collect at: (814) 533-9114. or send resume to the attention of the Employment Manager, Employee Relations Department. Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital 1086 Franklin Street Johnstown, PA 15905-4398 336 Advertisements COME TO THE NEW MELLON... AND STAND ON YOUR OWN TWO FEET. Exciting things happen every day at the new Mellon Bank, one of this country’s great financial institutions. Both male and female graduates, having learned both the careful and the bold sides of banking, are judged responsible. And challenged to do the job at hand. Mellon offers entrepreneurism at its best—risk and reward in a thoroughly blue chip environment. Add to that, billions of dollars in experience and deep, deep technical and human resources to call upon. In an industry becoming more attractive and more dynamic every year. The need for skill abounds. The new Mellon is on the move. Expect much from us. We’ll expect even more from you. Join us. And thrive. For more information, write Charles P. Falce, Manager, College Relations and Recruitment, One Mellon Bank Center, Room 515, Pittsburgh, PA 15258. @ Mellon Bank An equal opportunity employer Advertisements 337 Congratulations to the 1989 Senior Graduating Class BROWN POWELL ELECTRIC SUPPLY, INC ... Wholesale Electrical Supplies... 5000 Baum Boulevard Pittsburgh. PA 15213 3131 Industrial Boulevard Bethel Park. PA 15102 412 683-2540 TOGETHER we can make a difference to each and every patient. We at University Hospitals ot Cleveland take pride in our role as a nationally acclaimed leader m patient care, research and teaching But we are careful never to lose sight of our primary goal Which means we work hard to make a difference. To each and every patient In our progressive environment, making a difference means taking a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach to patient care Participation from all members of the health care delivery team is expected And respected Because we understand that each professional's unique perspective is valuable in creating the overall care plan If you are ready to voice your ideas, join the dynamic team at University Hospitals Opportunities are currently available for • Pharmacists • Physical Therapists • Respiratory Therapists • Registered Nurses • Occupational Therapists. Build your future with University Hospitals. Together we can make a difference Candidates for allied health positions should direct resumes to Tina Hauptner. Manager of Employment and Staffing; RNs should respond with resume to Debra LaMantia. Manager of Nurse Recruitment. Umursiin Mosmxts of Cm Ml AM) 2074 Abmgton Road Cleveland. Ohio 44106 A I i . ll f U I • Opportunities abound at North Hills Passavant Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania! North Hills Passavant Hospital, located ten miles north of Pittsburgh, is a 292-bed hospital that offers numerous health care opportunities in nursing and other specialties. Our medical staff provides 31 medical specialties to the 155,000 residents of one of the fastest growing areas in the country! A L £j NORTH HILLS PASSAVANT HOSPITAL 9100 BABCOCK BLVD. PITTSBURGH, PA 15237-5842 EXPERIENCE THE QUALITY FACTORS: • quality care • quality living • professional excellence W h«-n rt onws to I ho Re.xJing Hospital arid Medical Center is clearly the choice lot personal and professional fulfillment Out modem 675 bed facility is located in scenic Berks County where buslWng metropolitan Re minutes vnth the charm of rural simplify Yet we ofler all the medical sophistication and advanced technokxjy of a major city hospital I he Heading Hospital enjoys the distinction of serving as a Regional Center tor • aids cancer spinal injur v psschiatnc and trauma care Ihis is enhanced b Out recognition as a major teaching hosp al and provider of high quality care I he haltenges are here as are the opportunities We currently seek the follow ing health care professionals • RN’S • PHYSICAL THERAPISTS • RESPIRATORY THERAPISTS . RADIOLOGICAL TECHS ou � i' enioy living m the heart ot Pennsylvania Dutch Country within easy traveling distance to s -v. York Crty Philadelphia and Washington DC Isnt it time vou en|Ov the quatty career and lifestyle you deserve5 For further intor PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT. THE READING HOSPITAL and MEDICAL CENTER. 6 th Ave. and Spruce St.. West Reading. PA. 19611 (215) 378 6250 THE READING HOSPITAL and MEDICAL CENTER We -y raw opportunity ml hiv 338 Advertisements Advertisements 339 Our 500-bed medical center -part of the capital area's most complete health care system -serves Harrisburg and the surrounding Susquehanna Valley. We have positions available in areas such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, medical technology, pharmacy, social work, medical records and hospital administration. “Congratulations Class of ’89” Best wishes for the future. The Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh. 2601 North Third Street □ Harrisburg. PA 17110 (717) 782-2336 Merer I lospiml H EALTH CARE GRADUATES Monongahela Valley Hospital, a 300 + bed acute care fully accredited facility located just 25 miles south of Pittsburgh and situated within the pleasant communities of the mid Mon Valley, offers a stimulating atmosphere in which your contributions will be recognized and rewarded. To make the most of your skills, you'll work with the latest equipment and advanced technology which supports our commitment to quality patient care. We offer competitive salaries commensurate with your qualifications and an excellent benefits package. For more information on health care career opportunities at Monongahela Valley Hospital, please submit resume or call: Personnel Department Monongahela Valley Hospital Route 88. Country Club Road Monongahela. PA 150U3 Telephone ( U2) 258-2000. ext 2130 EOE mfh Congratulations to the Class of 1989from The South Side Hospital At the South Side Hospital wc know tt takes hard work and commitment to attain the special goal of a nursing degree. We understand because The South Side Hospital has been committed to providing compassionate, quality care to the communities of South Pittsburgh for 100 years. You can become part of this caring tradition. Nursing opportunities exist in several areas. Including: • Intensive Coronary Care Units • Medical Surgical Units • Emergency Room For more mjoiniatioti on career effort unities In nursintj, contact: Lucrelia K. Anderson. UN.. M.N.. Director. Nursintj Administration. The South Side Hospital 2000 Mary Street Pittsburgh. PA 15203 412- 488-5623 340 Advertisements TWO HIGHLY PRODUCTIVE COPYIHG SYSTEMS THAT TAKE YOUR TIME SERIOUSLY. Outstanding performance—1 Canon A fast 50 NP 6650 6150 copies per minute. Four-way, 2,550-sheet paper supply provides nonstop copying. • Automatic duplexing and advanced editing capabilities (NP6650) increase overall productivity. Recirculating Document Feeder (6650) and Reversible Automatic Document Feeder (6150) for quick starts. • Automatic sorting and stapling options for a fast finish. • Advanced zoom capability from 50% to 200% in 1% increments, plus seven pre-set ratios. • Automatic reproduction ratio and automatic paper selection eliminate guesswork. • Easy-to-read message display simplifies copy procedures. • ID mode and optional Control Card System put you in control of copier use. ALLEGHENY BUSINESS MACHINES, INC. TWO LOCATIONS 2250 Noblestown Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15205 (412) 922-5042 One Northgate Square Greensburg, PA 15601 (412) 834-2232 Advertisements 341 LENZNER COACH LINES, INC Mt. Nebo Road, R.D. 2 Sewickley, Pa. 15143 ENGINEERS Proud to transport the PANTHERS wherever they go! Tours to points in Pennsylvania and the United States Phones 761 7000 or 741-7747 Mail-Well Envelope a company of Great Northern Nekoosa Corporation Pittsburgh Division 7301 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15208 412 243-8010 Ralph Stover Vice President and General Manager Best Wishes Rubicon Corporation A BARBER-COLMAN COMPANY Design Engineering Environmental Engineering Land and Mapping Services Project Management Emergency Planning Technical Services 98 Vanadium Rd. Bridgeville. PA 15017 412 221 1100 Congratulations Panthers 100 Sagamore Hill Road. Pittsburgh. PA 15239 An Equal Opportunity Employer A Leader In Power Electronics Phone: 412 327-7000 OUA, 6 by s Big Boy CASPER COLOSIMO SON, INC. GENERAL CONTRACTORS FRANCIS J. CASILLI President 5170 Campbells Run Road • Pittsburgh, PA 15205 412 787-1266 Maryland—301 325-1200 • Florlda-3051632-5953 342 Advertisements Medical Professionals: You Deserve A Vacation. Every Day. As o medicoi professional. you give o lot every coy So you need more replenishing on a daily basis New Hanover Memorial Hospital can put you in touch with state - of • the - art challenges, opportunities to deliver high quoity care, and resort - style living Which means you be able to take advantage of some of North Carolina's finest vacatiorvond Every day Our progressive 568-bed teaching hospitoi serves os the regional referral center for a seven - county area in Southeast North Coro-no Here on our 60 - acre campus you wi find a fun range of advanced medcal services supported by sophisticated high-tech resources During your time-off, you'll be free to enjoy the unique attractions offered by Wtfmngfon-o histone resort area boosting 26 miles of sunny, sandy beaches Our recently increased pay scale means we can offer you o salary that ranks among the best in the area We also offer po-d interview expenses, relocation ovowarvee. sign-on bonus and comprehensive package of benefits Arrange to visit Our foewy and see why you deserve to build your future with our dynamic medical team For consideration. co« or send your resume to Employment Manager (TOLL FREE) 1-800-822-6470 New Hanover Memorial Hospital 2131 S. 17th Street. Wilmington. NC 28402 The Stole of the Art of Coring oppe-tv REACH FOR CAREERS BEYOND THE ORDINARY Come to Allegheny General Hospital and discover a dynamic environment where modern technology and the highest level of human skill combine to create extraordinary excellence in health care. In our 21st century setting, professionals find the challenges to match their skills and the opportunities to develop their knowledge and abilities to the fullest potential. Our multidisciplinary team reaches beyond the ordinary to impact the future of health care. If you're ready to join a high-caliber professional team, look to AGH. Opportunities are available in the following areas: Physical Therapy Medical Records Respiratory Therapy Occupational Therapy Pharmacy • Information Systems • Nursing • Medical Technology • Research • Speech Pathology We offer an atiractive satary benefits package. Come to AGH and join the health care team that is expanding the horizons of health care. Direct your resume in confidence to: Human Resources Department. ALLEGHENY GENERAL HOSPITAL. 320 E. North Avenue. Pittsburgh, PA 15212. An Equal Opportunity Employer H ALLEGHENY GENERAL HOSPITAL It All Comes Together At The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Now that you are past the textbooks, put your education to work for you The Cleveland Clinic Foundation ts an international referral center providing specialized care m the treatment of complex medical and nursng problems. We encourage new grads to become active participants m many of our specialty umts such as Cardiology. Neurology. Orthopaedics. Renal. Pulmonary Medone. Hematology Oncology. General Medcai Surgcai. Pediatrics. Vascular Disease, and our Transplant umts where we perform over 100 heart transplants per year We challenge new graduates like few hospitals in the world We offer continued, individualized growth through educational options, flexible scheduling and the ability to discover other specialties And our location. Cleveland. Ohio is a city wh ch is in the midst of a new revitalization of the arts, entertainment and economy It is one of the nation's most liveable cities offering a favorable cost of living, many institutions of higher education, professional sports and the recreational advantages of the Great Lakes of tf! a Experience first hand turn it .ill comes together at The Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Contact or send your resume to: IXrpartmcnt of Nurse Kccniitment. (216) 444-5865. COLLECT. five Cleveland Clinic Foundation. One Clinic Center. 9500 Euclid Avenue. Cleveland. Ohio 44195. We are an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. See how it can come together for you. Ti ii•: Cu:vi:la. d Clink; I:()l M )ATT N Advertis' merits 343 vT Jon Wells photo 344 Closing Changes. Changes enable us to grow, expand and rejuvenate. Left: This year, the University saw the addition of a new sculpture in Forbes Quadrangle; Above: University groundskeepers John Hixon and Bill Kisner replant flower beds on lawn in front of the Pitt Law School Building. Closing 345 L oyalty and pride are driven by commitment. Dedication to a purpose gives us pride. Above: Concerned members of the Student Action Union collected donations for the homeless. Right: Members of the gay and lesbian community banned together in support of the proposed gay-rights bill. The bill was vetoed. Next Page: The League of Devotees, a faction of the Hare Krishnas, demonstrated their loyalty by preaching and singing in the streets of Oakland. 346 Closing Closing 347 Curt Wachter photo 348 Closing Viet Pham photo i ove and respect for our fellow man brings us closer. Care and compassion are what makes us human. Above: A Pitt football player takes time out to meet a par-ticipant in the Special Olympics. Right: A cozy couple enjoy each other's company. Closing 349 350 Closing Individuals. A mosiac of unique styles and personalities. Touches of Brilliance. Closing 351 A CKNOWLEDGEMENTS Editor-in-Chief..........................Heather D. Clark Office Manager...........................Mark A. Sinning Photography Editor.......................Jennifer Monroe Photography Editor.......................Rhonda Giovannitti Layout Editor............................Thomas J. Corton Advisor..................................James Tynen Taylor Representative....................Bob Albright Phtttgraphn: Jon Anderson. Alison Bradley. Matt Ox von, Tim Cunningham. Paul Diamond. Brian Fcncny, David Fromm. Jason Hillman, Tony Leotu, Rima Nassar, Viet Pham. Beth Stevcrson, Jennifer Taylor. Jon Wells. Staff: Minh Banh, Jennifer Bohr. Kathy Budd. lisa Earglc. Lori Ernst. Pam Lyden. Yoko Matsushita. Frank Pclc. Rachael Trempus, Karen Vodvarka. Sfxaa! Thanh it: Gerri Abbott and the Student Activities Office. Joe Cavalla, Collegiate Concepts. Jon Conlogue and the Office of Residence Life. Rebecca Feklkamp. Cristina Ghcorghiu, Glendon Hyde. Jill Klammer, Terry Lucas, Esther and Abe Orlich and the Davor Family Photo Co., Viet Pham. Tht Pitt Ntwt Staff, Fiote Pugliano. Marjorie Rhody. Elkie Secher. The Office of Sports Information, and Karrie Valauri-Budzinski. GAtphtn: Cover is a special mylar lithococe. using a special mixture of black and silver as a base, raspberry and grey applied, with 160 pt. binders board, Endsheets are Gainsborough Silver. Paper is I grade 80 matte. Typcstyks used in various point sices: Seville standard and Seville Bold, except for special emphasis faces. Davor Family Photo. Inc., of Bensalem. Pennsylvania, prepared all senior photos and printed the photographs used throughout the book. Copies of the 1989 Panther Prints were sold from $20-$25. depending upon the student package The press run was 800 copies, offset by Taylor Publishing Company of Dallas, Texas, using single-color, two-color, and four color presses 352 Acknowledgements y? ?oi a? I9$f