University of Santa Clara - Redwood Yearbook (Santa Clara, CA)

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Deserving graduates honored Ellen Namkoong Smiling triumphantly on the graduation platform, Valedictorian Annette Parent deliveres a short, but impressive, speech calling for more awareness of world issues among Santa Clara students. 28 student Life nnette Parent was se- lected Valedictorian for the class of 1984, while Steve Kahl and Sue Byrne re- ceived the Nobili and St. Clare medals, respectively, at the June 9 commencement. Annette's speech focused on the philosophy of education that she believes every university should acquire and maintain: On Santa Clara's intimate com- munity, the spirit of inquiry has potential for growth, but we must remember to pay more than lip-service to the spirit. One of Santa Clara's drawbacks is the homogeneity of the stu- dent population with respect to race, age and income - for ex- ample, minority enrollment reached a peak in 1976 but has been declining since. Openmind- edness, an important element in the spirit of inquiry, must be promoted at Santa Clara, through the development of a more pluralistic community. A diverse environment only serves to enrich the value of our educa- tion. With the encouragement of a dynamic, heterogeneous atmo- sphere, the shock of our transi- tion after Santa Clara is dimin- ished. Many opportunities to ex- tend the spirit of individual re- sponsibility to global responsibil- ity exist outside of the Universi- ty. . . . But even in the turmoil of transition, we must keep an open mind and not abandon the spirit. Annette was selected by the University President, William Rewak, S.J., following nomina- tions from students, academic administrators, and the Valedic- torian Selection Committee. Cri- teria for selection included scho- lastic achievement, Christian be- havior, public presence, and re- presentation of the graduating class. The St. Clare and Nobili med- als recognized the outstanding female and male senior for ex- cellence in academics, character, activities, and contribution to the University. The Nobili medal was estab- lished in 1976 in honor of John Nobili, S.J., the University's first president. The St. Clare medal was established in 1968 in honor of St. Clare of Assisi. Steve and Sue were selected from nominations presented to Paul Locatelli, S.J., academic vice president, by academic ad- ministrators. Annette, a biology major, will enroll in a Ph.D. program in hu- man genetics at Columbia Uni- With . . . a dy- namic, heteroge- neous atmosphere, the shock of our transition after Santa Clara is di- minished. Many opportunities to extend the spirit of individual re- sponsibility exist outside of the University. . . . But even in the turmoil of transi- tion, we must keep an open mind and not abandon the spir- it -Annette Parent versity in the fall. She plans a career in teaching and research at the university level. While at Santa Clara, Annette was involved in a myriad of ac- tivities which included perform- ing in Images '84, Godspell, and she was an R.A. her junior year. She also served as a teacher's as- sistant in biology labs and as a research assistant for biology professor Geraldine Tomlinson. Steve, an English major from California, was an R.A. for two years and an ASUSC sena- tor during his junior year. He also taught CCD to educational- ly handicapped seventh and eighth graders and counseled teenagers at a half-way house. Steve planned to get his secon- dary education credential to teach at the high school level. Sue, a political science major from San Francisco, was the di- rector of SCCAP for 1983-84. She also had been an R.A., ASUSC senator and sat on the Women's Center advisory board for two years. She plans to enter the Jesuit Volunteer Corps. Before he awarded each honor, Fr. Rewak listed the characteris- tics necessary to attain the award while the recipient stood on the stage. As he was listing the characteristics for the St. Clare medal, Sue chose the mo- ment just as he stopped speaking to grin triumphantly and wave enthusiastically to a friend in the audience, producing a laugh from the crowd. At the ceremony, Fr. Locatelli, announced the two seniors who were runners-up for Valedictori- an. They were Scott Schaefer, a finance major from Phoenix, Ari- zone, and Vicky Blaine, a psy- chology major from Spokane, Washington. Sallie Lycette Sophomore marketing major

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SANTA CLARA AND THE WORLD he Democratic Race he Democratic National Convention was held in San Francisco from July 26-29 at the George R Moscone Center San Francisco previously hosted the convention in 1920. Former vice-president Walter Mondale entered the 1984 con- vention with 2014 delegates 47 more than the 1967 needed to obtain the presidential nomina- tion. Senator Gary Hart of Colo- rado and the Reverend Jesse Jackson finished second and third respectively in primary balloting Other candidates for the nomination included former astronaut John Glenn and George McGovern who received the 1972 nomination to run against incumbent president Richard Nixon Jackson was seen as the first influential black candidate de- spite his relatively late decision to enter the race. While most candidates began their cam- paigns in mid-1983 Jackson an- nounced his intentions in De- cember Jackson finished with 370 delegates and approximately 10 percent of the nation s popu- lar vote. He received 20.8 per- cent of the vote in California. Jackson was often criticized for his lack of political exper- ience but he showed prowess in international relations when he successfully obtained the release of captured Navy Lieutenant Robert Goodman from Syria. Hart running on a platform ad- vocating change and youthful thinking picked up 1227 dele- gates and was in the running for the nomination until Final Tuesday June 5 the last day of primary balloting. Hart entered the last day of the campaign needing to win - most all of the available dele- gates to stay in the race but he only won 38 percent of the pop- ular vote. were the most important states on the final agenda as they car- ried 428 delegates but Hart re- ceived no delegates in New Jer- sey and only 295 delegates in California. The City of Santa Clara voted 37 percent for Mon- dale 47 percent for Hart and 11 percent for Jackson. Christopher btampolis Freshmen political 'cienceflfrench major 97 , . - al ' Y 7 , i California and New Jersey 7 7 Y , 9 , ' s 66 OSCARS Hosted by Johnny Carson the 56th Annual Academy awards were held April 9 in the Los Angeles Music Center The picture was Terms of Endearment which captured five Oscars Shirley Maclaine was awarded best actress for her role as the domlneerlng mother As she received her award Maclalne we all have to make anything possible if we deserve it I deserve this Thank you Robert Duvall captured the Oscar for best actor for his portrayal of an alcoholic country singer in the movie Tender Mercres Shan Gholson Junior psychology major said, God bless that potential Santa Clara campus on a Tuesday that hat happened on the caused such commotion? On that particular Tuesday, April 24, an earthquake which registered be- tween 5.8 and 6.2 rolled through the campus. The tremor occured at 1:16 in the afternoon. Numer- ous reports of students scram- bling under tables and fleeing from rooms was the topic of dis- cussion throughout the remain- der of the day. The quake was reported as be- ing one of the strongest ever felt in Northern California. It was located on the Calaveras fault and its epi-center was in Hall's Valley at the foot of Mt. Hamil- Quake Shakes SCU ton. However, the quake was also felt as far away as Los An- geles and Reno, Nevada. The quake did its most dam- age in the Morgan Hill area where many businesses and fam- ily homes were damaged or de- stroyed. The damage of the earthquake was estimated at eight million dollars. The entire Santa Clara County was declared in a state of emergency by the Governor George Deukmejian. And for Santa Clara students, it was a scary event, and for some the first strong earthquake they had felt. Shari Gholson Junior psychology' major News

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SANTA CLARA AND THE WOR LD Cable Cars Return to S. F . able cars have clanked downs. In addition, track repair Enough of these concerns had and rumbled through the was creating street obstacles. been alleviated by late May so downtown districts of As a result, officials voted to that a gradual phase-in could be- San Francisco for many years. shut down the cable car system gin. At 10:00 a.m. June 3, 1984, Originally designed as a form of in order to repair and modernize six cable cars, decorated with transportation, they have since it. Their goal was to have the red balloons proclaiming become primarily a tourist at- system operational again by They're back! proceeded from traction. The presence of the ca- June, in time for the Democratic Nob Hill down California Street ble cars has become a trademark National Convention, and the as part of a half-mile-long block of San Francisco, contributing increased tourist population it party. Firecrackers, a Chinese significantly to the unique would bring. dragon, doughnuts and coffee charm of the city. Concerns were expressed about were also part of the celebration. The cars were taken out of the rushed nature of the project Greater festivities took place service in September, 1982. Con- and over car safety, especially during the official opening of the cerns about safety had been ex- since an accident May 7, 1984 in new cable car system June 21. pressed as early as 1979. In 1981, which a gripman injured his there were 388 accidents, while knee when the car he was in Mafiafef Finlf- h I I , the year before, the system had stopped abruptly during a test bop more paw 0 Ogl major been plagued with frequent shut- run. I Sovlets Journalists Awarded An annual competition for awards, including a first Honor- college print and broadcast able Mention in overall excel- On Tuesday' May 8' the . media was held as part of the lence. Individual awards includ- World was Shocked by the Soviet S ' t f r Colle iate Journal- d t D S r m wh was pull-out from the Los Angeles . Ocie y . Q . J g . St L 8 Ong O aved I3 e bio M Summer Olympics. The Soviet ists activities. unior eve o- name ausecon onora eh en- . , . . zano, president of the SCU tion for The Folly of Conjec- y,EGlAT Union s National Olympic Com- h - d f 1- f ,, . LOA' FL, mittee said that the reasons for C apter' compile a port O 10 0 ture In the Sports Column Cfltef Q. 06 the boycott were, inadequate Se- works by three of the four Santa gory. The category for graphic il- E - j .9 curity preparatiohs and poor fa- Clara media. When results were lustrations named Chuck Fach- X H ' . 'Z duties in LOS Angeles too much announced, The Redwood, The ten for 'fChef and Recruiter Q xii meddling by Washingion high Santa Clara, and The Owl had with a first and third Honorable ng ff 5' costs and too much cominercial- all been honored. g 1 . Mention, respectively. A second dj' J 9. izatign of events In the yearbook division, The Honorable Mention went to 0000 X50 After the boycbtt was an- Redwood received a second Hon- Scott Schaefer for ff0Ut.PHg6 ED A0 nounced, the U.S. Speculated Mable Menfifm for fifth place in layout' Rene Romo received 3 about various other reasons for the competition, for Hconcept of Sefopd Plas? In the persqnal the pull-out. some people the book. First Honorable Men- Spinionuwritmg category for n thought that the Pull-out was tlons ffourth placei were given Late mght wlth Lalghtpaper' not only a possible revenge for for both the Categories ureport' The Owl recalled a Second- The Society the 1980 b0yCott of the Moscow mg In worclsn and Hphotogra' Honorable Mention for th-e hte? gigt2?I'hir- Summer Olympics, but also a Ph? and m the Category of api category of the magazine dl' Mlisfs was plan to affect Ronald Reagaws display, The Redwood re- VISION- founded on re-election campaign negatively ceived a third Honorable Men- H H Rfggmbzf 6- ' tion Csixth placel. jggfofgjjjgy ma. anngaif . . . . for y, Same Lycette In the newspaper division, 331126 Lycf-are k H g :mists V Sophomore marketing major The Santa Clara received six Op Omore mar efmg m-wr pfblicigonsl News