University of Dayton - Daytonian Yearbook (Dayton, OH)

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One of the newest fads that popped up on the University of Dayton campus this fall and spring kindled an idea inside the creative mind of a member of the University Activities Organ- ization KUAOJ. George Anderson, pres- ident of UAO, noticed many different people playing around with little leather sacks, popping the bags around among a circle of friends, but doing so only with their feet. The game, called Hackey Sac, was slowly attracting attention on var- ious parts of campus, especially the Union plaza during class breaks, and on sunny weekend afternoons in the ghetto. Anderson began wondering if there was a way to get a differ- ent and unique group of students involved in a campus activity or event, so that the game would be more than a seasonal fad. His idea became clearer when American College Unions International CACUIJ mailed promotional material to Anderson lu t Ki king Around informing him of a regional Hackey Sac Tournament that was taking place in the fall. Anderson then realized, We can do that here. With the help of Steve Crillotti, an- other UAO member, eye-catching in- formational posters were posted around campus. Interested teams and individual players began signing up for the tournament. Gillotti was also able to secure prizes for the winners: free Hackey Sacs from Wham- O Company, University sweatshirts, and a dinner for two at King Cole restaurant. However, the ACUI guide- lines were not specific enough for Anderson and Cillotti as they form- alized last-minute plans. Therefore, Anderson took the liberty at that point to get input from tournament participants. He asked the students to help modify the rules so that the tournament was simpler and easier to follow. Modifications included: court size, game length, types of teams, net game, team freestyle, and individual consectutive kicks. The First Annual Hackey Sac Tournament then kicked off at 301 Lowes fMcC.innis Centerl on Friday, Sep- tember 16. With the arrival of spring, some of the old and some of the new enthus- iasts can be seen having fun play- ing Hackey Sac and enjoying the warmer weather. Many of the tourn- ament participants have shown an ' interest in beginning a spring con- test and have asked Anderson about the possibility. However, Anderson will not say for certain if such an event is being scheduled but did promise that the 2nd Annual Hackey Sac Tournament is definite for the fall. Mary Ellen Haefner L, -'If' 28fStudent Life W

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Chri tmas agic . . . y ,i ii Deck the halls with boughs of holly , . . ken. This year was the first time hibit, cartoons, puppet shows, and 'Tis the season to be jolly . . . COC was not on December 8, said decorations. Ellie Kurtz, director of Kennedy . .. As Kennedy Union was transformed Union. COC was held Sunday December Like elves, many Students stayed up into a Christmas castle for the 21st 2, because a Flyers basketball all night decorating Kennedy Union. time. The annual yuletide celebra- game was scheduled for the 8, and Instead of studying for the upcoming tion, Christmas on Campus, sponsored it also fell in the middle of the finals, Students Ulrrred bowling Prns by University Activities Organization finals period. Despite the date into Christmas elves, painted windows, brought the joy and happiness of the change COC was as successful as past and holiday displays. The newly season to hundreds of children, years. remodelled Torch Lounge was accente gtudentg, and adults, with snowflake banners in matching Brother Fitz lit the Christmas tree pastel colors. Event Chairpersons Diane Devaney, in the plaza to start off the evening. Greg Harkness, and Chris Hipp, along The tree was donated by the Sims Nearly 1,000 people attended Mass in with close to 200 students, worked family of Beavercreek. The campus the Fieldhouse to close the evening. for weeks coordinating all aspects was bathed in light with Iuminaria The altar was deocrated with poinset- of the COC celebration, which fol- glowing along walkways. The lumina- U35 donated bY Campus Organize' lowed the theme Christmas Magic: ria are a Spanish custom symbolically Tl0nS- These flowers Were later A Gift of the Heart. lighting the way for the Christ child. Eellvefed YO area Senior ClrrZerr'5 omes. For COC, students may adopt school Inside Kennedy Union, Santa Claus met children or senior citizens and act with eager children. Celebration, Christmas magic was the gift many as guides throughout the evening. University of Dayton Dance Ensemble, received that night from the students and show choirs for the Beavercreek at the University of Dayton. COC is an event rich in tradition, schools provided entertainment. lim PeiSChe but this year one tradition was bro- Visitors enjoyed a model train ex- 30fStudent Life