Alcala Yearbook 1997

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TABLE OF CONTENTS OPENING 2 SENIORS 28 UNDERCLASSMEN 92 FACULTY, STAFF & ADMINISTRATION 136 STUDENT AFFAIRS 152 ASSOCIATED STUDENTS 168 ACADEMICS 194 GREEK LIFE 208 CLUBS & STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS 230 SPORTS 266 CLOSING 310

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Whethec the sun sits high in the sky and its rays renect in every direclion from the Immaculala's dome, or the sun retires, turnin8 the sky a multitude of 8lorious colors and leaving lhe outline of the Immaculata standing alone over the horizon, the University of 8an Diego remains naturally in the spotlight, sitting atop the hill, looking down upon the waters of Mission Bay. The 1996-1997 academic year has lent itself to an array of opportunities for U8D to cast itself into the spotli8ht. Over this past summer, the Qepublican National Convention, hostedby 0ru1 Diego's Convention Center, brou8ht national attention to our city. The University had several students participate in the event itself, and hosted several QNC related 8roups. "History in the Makin8" says it all in re8ard lo the Presidential Debate held in U&Ds own &hiley Theatre on October 16, 1996. President Bill Clinton and presidential candidate Bob Dole presented and debated their issues in a Town Hall forum, addressing the questions of a panel of citizens seated on stage. After the debate, Bob and Elizabeth Dole, t accompaniedby Gerald ford, addressed the students assembled at the &ports Center. Debate '96 lhrust the University of 0an Diego into the attention of the international media. The University has a compassionate image within the surrounding community as well. 0tudents participate in a variety of service projects throughout the year. including the on8oing Linda Vista Kids Project and the Tijuana flousebuilding Project. fl.n estimated halfof all students participate in community service dul'in8 their years at U8D. 8tudents maintain a hi3h standard academically and spiritually. &hool spir 1 it and enthusiasm are conta8ious on campus, and for a good reason...we have much lo be proud of "U8D has always had a special privale presli3e in Lhe academic world. The debale 3ave 40 million !\mericans and 100 million aroui1d lhe world a Liny 3limpse of us. IL was unqueslionably 300d for us." Dr. Micheal 8Loddard, Polilical ive. Everyone here couldn'l say enou3h 300d Lhin3s aboul il." David f rancisco, senior and Nl">C inlern.

Pictured Left: Jack Murphy Stadium. home to the Chargers and the National League West Champion Padres, drew national attention to San Diego with its winning teams. (Photo courtesy of Thomas Vollenweider Photography) Pictured Below: The second 1996 Presidential Debate, held on our campus, focused the international spotlight on USD.

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Pictured Left: The Associated Students brought school spitit to a new level in the 1996-1997 school year with various activities, including home game tailgates. Pictured Center: Fading sunsets offer the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of San Diego, on campus and off.

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Qarely do individuals come alof18 who have such dedication, vision and motivation as Tom Cos8rove. In the over 25 years that Tom has been here. he has been a major drivin8 force behind some of U6D's major

accomplishments. for 25 years Tom has served as the advisor for Orientation, a pro8rrun that rivals the best orientation pro8rams in the country. Orienlation is a direct reflection of the love Tom has for U6D, his job and our students. Iiis vision has shaped lhe journey it has taken for all these years and the numerous chan8e€> it has under8one. fiis commitment to the week has been embraced by all who come in contact with it, from the President of the University, to the ener8etic orientation team leaders. Additionally, Toms belief in student development and his service lo the U6D community were instrumental in creatif18 the foundation for lhe ttahn University Center. Iiis attention to detail and his never-endin8 ener8Y helped in the plannifl8 of a remarkable buildin8 we are all proud of 1have had lhe pleasure of workin8 with Tom for over 7 years. Iiis enthusiasm, experience and knowle~e have tall8ht me so much. I am pleased to see his "anniversary" celebrated in the dedication of this yearbook. I am confident that many more wonderful thif18s await our community under his leadership. By Carol Lyman, Director of 6tudent Activities

Pictured Above: Dr. Cosgrove, "Founding Father of USD Crew," sets an example for generations to come. Pictured Center: A.S. Retreat 1994 -- fun for students and advisors alike. Pictured Above Left: Instrumental in the construction of the Hahn University Center, Dr. Cosgrove and colleagues look over the building blueprints.

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It is not very often that administrators have such a direct impact and influence on students' lives. However, it is not very often that students are able to experience an aclminislrator such as Dr. Thomas J. C0c1\srove. Dr. Cos8rove - Tom or "Cos," as many have come to know him - exemplifies what a 8tudent Affairs Administrator should be. IL is not merely what he does for the students. faculty, and staff of U8D, but how he does it that makes him special. Over four years a8o I was introduced to Tom at the start of Orientation Week, square-dancin8 with the freeihman class: somethifi8 not many administrators would do so willin81Y. ThroUfJhout my education at U8D I have been fortunate to experience Tom as a teacher, advisor, role model and friend. Throu8h watchin8 Tom work, I and many others have been able to learn valuable lessons not tau8ht in the classroom. Tom enjoys his work - he values il; it means somethin8 special to him. It is that emotion and commitment that Tom brin8s, not only to his job. but to the sludents he dedicates so much to. Dr. Cos8rove has taken students above and beyond what they thou8ht their potential was: he has helped to build and develop U8D: he has been an inspiration for many; and he does it all with a smile. It is only fittin8 that the dedication for this years Alcala be awarded to a man who has dedicated so much to the University of 8an Die8o. Con8ratulaUons, Cos! By Chris Hutchison, 8raduate student

Tom Cos8rove's 25 years at U8D have sone by quickly. Tom always approaches everythifl8 with a 8reat zeal and vi8or. To him, all students are important. fie tries to encourage students to 8et everythin8 that U8D can 8ive: learnin8, sharin8, joy, love and workin8 to8ether. Tom 8ives his all for U8D, and he has become a fond friend to many students over the years.

By Dean Thomas f. Burke

Pictured Above: Dr. Cosgrove, designated chef for 0-Week '78. Pictured Right: Groovy -- Every girl's crazy 'bout a sharp dressed man.

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...America's finest City, and U6D is r(shl in U1e middle of il! You can hit the clubs in the Gaslamp Qiarter, or take a visil to the historic Old Town. If the beach is more your style, there's Ocean Beach, Pacific Beach. or Mission Beach with Belmont Park and its roller coaster. That's nol to mention the numerous parlies that can be found on the beach every weekend. lf you like lo spend what little extra cash you have at the mall, you can 80 to fashion Valley, Mission Valley, or Horton Plaza. for those of you Lhal actually have spendin8 money, 80 explore &a World or lhe world-famous 6an Die8o Zoo and the Wild Animal Park loo! Planet liollywood and liard Qock Cafe are close by for those intereslin8 dinner dates. for concerts and 8ames, the 6port.s Arena and Jack Murphy 6tadium are just down U1e road. lf you are more the intellectual type. Balboa Park offers numerous museums. as well as the historic Old Globe Theater. Our own Convenlion Cenler was home to the Qepublican National Convenlion last summer. Everythin8 we could possibly need is within a twenty minute drive. includin8 Price Club Lo stock up on mkini8ht snacks. f 01· a chan8e of pace, 80 accross one of the longest brid8es in California, Lhe Coronado Bay Brid8e. 1\.nd hit the famous Iiotel del Coronado while you explore lhe si8ht.s of this unique town. Tijuana is a popular vi~iling spot. just across the border. If you still haven't found everything, or feel the ur8e Lo 80 home, the airport is only a Len minute drive. By Lisa Christine QundquisL

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Pictured Above: Sea World's famous "Shamu Show" alway impresses it audience . Pictured Right: The antique setting of Old Town take vi itor back to an earlier San Diego.

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Pictured Left: Sea World's facilities allow visitors a closer view of many sea animals and their behaviors. Pictured Below: The beautiful scenery and exotic animals of the San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park offer an inviting escape from the business of San Diego.

Pictured Above: The Natural History Museum is one of many museums and gallerie located in Balboa Park, near downtown San Diego.

Pictured Above: The historical Hotel del Coronado, sitting on beautiful Coronado Beach, has a national reputation for its use in movies and television.

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Pictured Right: The Casa del Prado Theatre presents various shows throughout the year, including a comic opera and children's theater. Pictured Below: The historic Old Globe Theatre in Balboa Park hosts a variety of productions each year; most recently, Play On, which many students had the opportunity to see before it made its way to Broadway.

Pictured Above: Sunsets on the beach gather a wide variety of audiences. Pictured Right: The San Diego Trolley carries commuters through various areas of downtown, without the hastle of rush hour traffic.

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America's finesl City is also California's oldesl city. Juan Rodri8uez Cabrillo si8hted the &n Die8o Bay area in 1542, 8ivi~ it lhe name 6an Mi 0 uel and claiming it for 6pain. The area was renamed OM Die8o de Alcala de Hernares in 1602. Both the first 6panish setUemenl in California (a military post) and the mission 6 Die8o de Alcala were founded in 1769. The city was subject to Mexican conlrol in 1834, bul passed lo lhe United &tales in 1848 afler the Mexican War. &an Die8o's rich history can now be experienced as one strolls lhrou8h Old Town. or visits Presidio Park. lhe sile of California's firsl mission, founded by Junipero &rra. The city's downtown business district was purchased by Alonzo Horton in 1867. Much of lhe city's 8rowth can be altributed to OM Die8o' s early connection wilh lhe 8an,ta f e Railway. The cily' s population is continually 8rowi~. with c!urrenUy over one million residents.

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Pictured Above: The San Diego Children's Museum, in Balboa Park, offers both temporary and year-round exhibits, games and events. Pictured Left: Last summer's 1996 Rebublican National Convention was hosted by the Convention Center in downtown San Diego.

Pictured Right: The Luau entertained its audience with professional and...other performers. Pictured Below: The community service event gave new students a unique opportunity to involve themselves outside of campus.

Pictured Above: Casino Night offered fun, games and a chance for ome to display their unique fashion sense. Pictured Right: Community Service is an important part of life at USD. O-Week's service project gave students an early chance to join in.

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As lhe school year be8an. enlerin8 freshmen and lransfer sludents wailed, wilh anxiety and excilemenl. for U1eJr colle8e years lo be8in. Yel starUn8 colle8e can be clifficull as well. As freshman Juanita Campbell pointed out. "It's hard leaving everyone you know behind." U&D. however. enabled new students lo obtain an early view of the essence of colle8e life during Orientation Week. O-Week '96 began on &plember 2, wilh new :l)ludenl move-in, and lasted U1rou8h &ptember 8. Orientation Week consisted of many pro8rams that provided freshmen and transfer students with unique opportunities lo meel other sludents and become more familiar with the campus. Jessie0. Ederer described the week as a "8reat chance to get to know other students better." New sludent.s were captive.Led by the week's activites. includin8 a &urprise Event. dances, Casino ighl. the second annual Day on lhe Green, ight at &a World. boat rides and picnics. While these activitie kepl sluden~c, entertained. olher pro8rams such as ·'Iiealthy Lifa,tyles" and "Celebralin8 Diflerences" informed students of important life issues. "liealthy Lifeslyla, was inspirational." said freshman Jenne Maschal. "IL 3ave me a lot of valuable information.'' Lisa rlelm, freshman, :l)Ummed up the week, describing it as one of Lhe "most. informative and inlereslifl8 weeks thal I have ever experienced at. school."

by A8nes Gesikowski

Pictured Above: Two fre hmen got the chance to be --singled Out'' a winner of the Day on the Green fe tivitie . Pictured Left: ot everyone took the Day by the Pool a a time for re t in the un. Some took the chance to demonstrate their acrobatic and athletic abilities.

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One hundred nineteen OrientaUon Team members and forty-Lwo Qesident Assistants introduced the incomifl8 freshmen and transfer students to the world of the Cniversity of &n Die30 durin.3 OrienlaUon Week '%. from helping new students move in to orcheslralin8 a variety of wild acliviUes. Lhe O-Team quickly acquainted them with U6Ds friendly atmosphere. and prepared Lhe newcomers for life al our incredible campus. Nol only did members of O-Team have the chance lo harvest a plethora of memories and friendships within the team, bul U1ey alro had Lhe opportunity Lo befriend new students and have an impacl on Lheir first impression of our U6D community. It wa.l\nl all fun and 3ames, U1ou8h, for Lhe small number of available posilions. Campus involvement and charisma only .3ot applicants in the door. Once selected, 0 Team members are responsible for allendin3 several workshops. and a two day 6pring Retreat for the purpose of getlin8 to know each olher better and clividifl8 responsibililies amon3 U1emselves. The O Team arrives at U6D over a week before new students are expecled, for additional trainin3 and preparaUon for Lhe ensuifl8 week. freshman Orienlalion isn't solely lhe responsibility of O-Board and O Team. Instead. it's a collaboration on Lhe prut of many U6D departments incluclin3 6tudenl Affairs. Public tales. The Academic Departments are also important in the organization of Lhe preceptorial pro3ram. It is no wonder Urnt the Universily of &n Die3os Orientation Program is reco3nized nationally as one of Lhe besl of it's kind. By Lisa Christine Qundquisl Orientation Team. Over three hundred students applied and were interviewed for Lhe seemin.3ly

Pictured Above: Judy McDonald take a break from the strains of O-Week with a dip in the fountain .

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Pictured Left: The 1996 Orientation Team and advisors. Pictured Left, inset: The 1996 Orientation Board, from left to right, top row, Dr. Tom Cosgrove, Carol Lyman, Matt Everett, Mark Pages. Grace Alamandrez; middle row, Eric Francisco, Justin Wasserman, Rosie Vasquez, Amanda Beck, Jennifer Ross, Marc Kruse, Colleen Coffey; and bottom row, Seth Thompson, Dan Valine, and Eileen Griffin. Pictured Below: Grace Alamandrez, Sylvia Bustamante, and Eric Francisco take time to enjoy the Luau.

Pictured Directly Above: "Captain O," otherwise known as Matt Knott, always got a response from new students during O-Week. 13

Pictured Right: Debate Week found Camino-Founders Courtyard scattered with equipment, all of which was to be crammed into Shiley Theatre. Pictured Below: Colachis Plaza became the center for several media groups, with interview stations set up around the fountain.

Pictured Above: Food Service was temporarily moved from the UC to tents in the adjacent parking lot. Pictured Right: The University Center was converted to the Media Filing Center for Debate Week.

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Excilem.enl was in Lhe air preparin8 for the debale, and pre-debate

activities provided students wilh 8reat opportunilies and memories. Debate activities starled on October 6, when students 8alhered in the UC Forwns A 0]) Lo watch the first presidenLial debate, from liarlford, Connecticut A faculty panel lo discuss the debate followed. On October 9, students 53ain 8athered in the UC to view the vice– presidential debate, rrom 6L. Petersbur8, Florida. A politically U1emed talent show followed. wilh the Crew Team winnin8 $300 for ilieir skil. On October 10, President Alice tlayes announced the names of studenl lottef)' winners receivifi8 seals in 6hiley. UoD's Choral &holars. Community Choir. Chamber Music Ensemble. ru1d

By Elizabeth Himchak

Pictured Above: Extensive construction went into preparing Shiley Theatre for the debate. Pictured Left: A few final touches were made just prior to the event.

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On October 16th U8D became part of "fiistory in the Makin8" as it was placed in the national and world spotli8ht, hostifi8 the second and final 1996 Presidenlial Debate. The debate between President Bill Cunton and &nator Bob Dole was held in 8hiley Theatre. The town hall meetin8 format was moderated by PB&' Jim Lehere. The candidates were quesLioned by an audience selected by the Gallup Poll Or8anization. Besides famous individuals, such as California Governor Pete Wilson and &an Die8o Mayor 8usan Coldin8, selected U8D students, administrators, and trustees were also able to watch the debate in 8hiley. Mother 2000 U8D sludents received a surprise visit by &n. Dole, his wife Elizabeth, dau8hter Qobin and former president Gerald ford followin8 a student debate viewin8 in the &ports Center. This event, planned by a student subcoillillitlee of the Presidential Debate Tusk force, was intended to involve students in the debale and election process. Better than Ezra performed an hour before the debate, and XBallot was present, allowin8 students to request absentee ballots via the intemet. Debate Watch '96 was held on West Point field. There, debate sponsors, community leaders, students and other individuals from the University community were able to watch the debate. Overall, the U8D coillillunity enjoyed the thrill and excitement of bein8 in the spolli8ht. Many learned much about the election procecc,s and U1e media in this memorable, historical and educational experience.

By Elizabeth Jiimchak

Pictured Above: Presdent Clinton gives USD "thumbs up" for a job well done on debate preparation. Pictured Right The Rev. Jesse Jackson takes time to speak with students Aerie Flagg and Dung Hoang.

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Pictured Left: Rock the Vote rocks the Sports Center as students prepare for the pre-debate show. Pictured Below: Presidential candidate Bob Dole takes a moment before the debate to greet spectators.

Pictured Above: Security was high as pectators outside Camino waited to view the debate. Pictured Left: The Media Center was abuzz with excitement at the start of the debate. 17

Pictured Right: Student political opinion varied, but campus involvement was high. Pictured Below: Students prepared to greet the motorcades, selecting signs which display their political views.

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Pictured Above: The Mural of Hope displayed the views and hopes of the USD community. Pictured Right: Not all the media attention was on the politicians, some students were given opportunities for the spotlight as welJ.

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The weeks leadin8 up to the Presidential Debate provided U&D students with many learnifi8 opportunities. Preparation and the debate day itself presented many chances for student involvement as well. The University offered four special one-unit courses ran8in8 from an art class focused on artists and politics in modern history, to a coJilJilunication studies class concentrated on campai8nin8 on the internet. &tudents lakifi8 one political science course conducted a survey directly followin8 the debate to sau8e audience reactions, while students in another class learned about elections in other countries. &ome people were satisfied with attendifi8 special events and activities, while others became a part of the action. ·Participation varied from the plannin8 of special student events to volunteer and paid internships with the various media or8anizations coverin8 the debate. &tudents also helped with other aspects of volunteer work. They filled roles ransifi8 from security to assistin8 the thousands of visitors on campus. When the political frenzy had cleared, students sruned more than just memories of the debate. Those who participated in any aspect sruned practical skills useful in any field 5y Elizabeth ttimchak

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Pictured Above: Students gathered at the

inter ection of Linda Vista and Marian Way to greet the motorcades on the day of the debate. Picutred Left: The USD Town Hall served as the center for volunteer and activity information during the week of the debate.

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Pictured Right: Casino Night was one of several activities sponsored by the Parent Relations Office over Family Weekend. Pictured Below: Student volunteers improved on their card dealing skills helping at the Family Weekend festivities.

Pictured Above: Dr. Alice Hayes spent time dw-ing Family Weekend meeting parents and answering questions. Pictured Right: Parents and guests enjoyed the chance to get a glimpse of USD and student life.

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family Weekend '96, October 25-27, 8ave family and friends of U&D students a unique 8limpse of !ife at U&D; on campus and off The weekend served as a parent orientation, with numerous activities throu8hout the city as well as on campus, ra~i~ from campus tours to attendi~ classes with their hosti~ students. "This event was really interestin8. My mom 8ot to see what I am experienci~. and more importantly, she 8ot to experience it herself," said freshman Courtney Crowley, whose mother participated in the weekend activities. These pro8rams are not unco1I11I1on on campus. But this was the first major event this year to enable parents of U&D students to experience the different aspects of campus life. "Events such as these let parents see some of the different and exciti~ thi~s that happen here on campus," stated freshman Camille fiernandez, addi~ that, "Meeti~ the faculty members and 8etti~ a sense of the classes is important for parents." family Weekend not only enabled 8uests to participate in numerous U&D activities, but to become better acquainted with &an Die8o as a whole. Tickets were available for the &an Die8o Zoo, and &a World as well as other local attractions. The weekend served as a perfect chance for 8uests to witness a day, or weekend, in the life of their U&D student. By A8nes Gesikowski

Pictured Above: All of campus was in the spirit to welcome the weekend gue t . Pictured Left: Parents and students relaxed and enjoyed themselves dancing on Casino Night.

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Who says that ttalloween is just for kids? It was easy to find the holiday spirit at U&D. &tudents celebrated the day with costumes, decorations, and a variety of on-campus activities. The approach of ttalloween was easy to see. Dorm rooms, halls and offices announced the upcornins holiday with 8hosts, witches, 8oblins and streams of black and or508e. Valley residents celebrated early with a ttalloween Bash in Mission Crossroads on October 30. The event, put to8ether by the Valley Qesidence ttall Council, included food, drink, 8ames and dancif18. The ni8ht concluded with prizes for the best costumes. On ttalloween, the Associated &tudents sponsored The Graveyard, an all-campus social in the UC forum. It 8ave some students the chance to 8et into costume and away from their books to celebrate the holiday. Qesidents of the Alcala Vista Apartments were visited by some youn8 non-residents. A& ColilIIlunity &rvice, with the help of the Emer8if18 Leaders Pro8ram, hosted children from the Linda Vista COII11Ilunity for an evenins of trick-or-treatins. &tudent volunteers led the costumed 8uests, from Carson Elementary, Linda Vista Elementary and ttoly family, on a candy search throu8h the Vistas and a haunted house on the first floor of &an Qaphael. The event was fun for both U1e kids and their 8uides. The fun and festivities of the evenins reached all across the campus. Even those who spent the ni8ht with term papers or pre-exam stress couldn't help but catch a little of the lialloween spirit.

By Lori Bouska

Pictured Above: From flowers to princesses, creative costumes spread the Halloween cheer. Pictured Right: Costumed guests toured the Vistas for some Halloween fun .

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Pictured Left: Guest trick-or-treaters stopped by Traditions for a bite to eat after their candy hunt. Pictured Below: Valley R.A.'s Marivi Evangelista and Mike Corrales got into the Halloween spirit a little bit early for the Valley Halloween Bash.

Picutred Above: On Halloween, students were able to enjoy the AS sponsored Graveyard in the UC forums. Pictured Left: It was a successful night of trick-or-treating for the evening's visitors. 23

Joinif18 the annual Alumni Tail8ate this year was the first ever 8tudent Homecomif18 Tai18ate. The event, sponsored by the Associated 8tudents, helped rally student enthusiasm for the 8ame. The U8D football team had an amazif18 day. The Toreros 8ot off to an early lead and trounced the Whittier Poets 20 to 0. Halftime festivities concluded Greek Week with the announcement of Deans Trophy winners Laillbda Chi Alpha and Alpha Delta Pi, and Greek Week champions Delta Tau Delta and Alpha Phi. Jeb D0Uc3herty was honored as Bur8er Kin8 Player of the Week. And the Choral 8cholars serenaded the audience with "8omewhere Over the Qainbow" before the announcement of the homecomif18 court. "...the 881Ile was 8reat. 8if18if18 at halftime was incredible," said Choral 8cholar Eric Danielson. Whether they were cheerif18 the Toreros onto victory, catchif18 up with old friends at the tail8ate, or dancif18 the ni8ht away at the Hotel del Coronado, the U8D CO[Il[Ilunity sparkled with school spirit for Homecomif18 1996.

By Eddie Qose

Pictured Above: An elbow to the numbers gives #19 a few more yards on the Poets. Pictured Right: The Choral Scholars awed the crowd with a spectacular halftime rendition of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow."

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Pictured Left: The Homecoming game was an exciting one for USD with a spectacular performance by the whole team. Pictured Below: In his third year as the USD Torero, Mike Corrales enthusiastically encourages audience involvement.

Pictured Left: The Alumni Tailgate is always a popular chance for USD graduates to catch up with old acquaintances. 25

Pictured Right: Homecoming Dance 1996 was the largest in recent years with ticket sales topping 650. Pictured Below: Homecoming Dinner gave guests a chance for relaxation and conversation.

Pictured Above: Gianna Ravenscroft crowns a very exctited Stephanie Mascott 1996 Homecoming Queen. Pictured Right: Table Pose! Guests sharing Table #20 take a moment to capture the memory on film.

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The ele8anl tlolel de! Coronado hosted 650 U&D students, alumni, and 8uests for the annual hom.ecomin8 dinner and dance. The ni8hl be8an with a 6:30 p.m.. reception, followed by dinner al 7:30. The dance floor opened with Jeb Dou8herly and &lephanie Mascall. hom.ecomine kine and queen, sharine the first dance. The 1996 hom.ecomin8 kin8 and queen were attended by juniors J\lelhia Bapis and Eric f rancisco, sophomores Ar& &lalhopulos and Mall Knoll, and freshmen Palcharie &inkasel and Qicky Manalo. Al 8:30, those holdine dance-only tickets were admitted lo enjoy the m.a8ic of the ni8hl. from. country lo seventies, a variety of music types entertained the 8uests. "Iiom.ecomin8 was a very romantic ni8hl with

a 8ood chance lo be around people from. all different [8rades]," remarked Kelly Davis.

The hard work and plannine of the A& &ocial

Committee was rewarded by the tremendous success and record-break.in8 attendance of Iiom.ecomin8 1996, "Wish Upon a &tar." "With Alicia &ifuenles and Jen Levey's

leadership, the committee worked lo8elher lo create a wonderful hom.ecomine for U&D," said Nancy Palo, tlom.ecomin8 Committee member. By Lisa Christine Qundquisl

Picutred Above: The ballroom of the Hotel del Coronado was extravagantly decorated in prepara– tion for the dinner and dance. Pictured Left: Some students took a break from the dance floor to enjoy the evening with friends.

The University of &n Diegos class of 1997 is on its way into th~ lure, a market of opportunity. &:>me have plans to further their education immediately with «cceptance into graduate school. Others are diving right into the professional world, starting a new job. &till others are talcing time to t.nemselves, perhaps traveling. &:>me graduates have marriase plans and anticipate beginning a family, while others hope to tablish themselves in a solid career before "settling down." U&Ds graduates will go on to be teachers, lawyers, doctors, scie tists, engineers, artists, computer programmers, rocial . executives, administrators, politicians. accountants. mytj! of other occupations; all hoping to ~ ccessful in whatever their respective endeavors. gardless of the seniors' future plans, grndutttion ilf a ,""'"'.._.._..t now,

· college and moving on in their lives, and

find their niche in a rociety offering so many But they are also t to leave the security of

d t that th@y have something to offer rld-a new vision. a refreshing perspective, and a fresfity in~pired hope.

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Ashley Adolph business

Mark Adams Chemistry

Gerald Acuna Business Administration

Michael Aberle Biology

Keith i\lba business Administration

Mayra Alano Computer &ience

Fabiola Aguilera Business

Kennelh A8caoi1i Diversified Liberal ArLs

Ara i\noshiravani Accounting

Dale i\morosia Economics

tleidi Ambrose Chemistry

Matlhew Allen oociology

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Christina Asmar En8lish

Chantel Arroyo CommunicaUon 6tudies

Qicardo Araiza )iversifted Liberal Art.s

Jordan L\rmlta8e L\ccountin8

Jen Bailey Communication 6tudies

61lky B3&sa Chemistry

Jennifer Babic mstory

i\licia Alwood Biolo8Y

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6hane Barber EducaUon

6teven Baratte Communication 6tudies

6alomon Barajas Philosophy

Julie Baird Business

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Peter Bennett Interdisciplinary liumaniti~

8hawn Bengtson fiislory

Tami Barnhart Business Administration

Amy Bistline Diversified Liberal Arts

Jeffrey Bells Political &ience

Amy Bernheisel Psycholo8Y

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Jor8e Blanco i\ccountin8

Christopher Blalock J\rt

Kimberly Bonnes Psycholo8J

Lauren Boaz Business Administration

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Anne Bre~')Ch Business i\dm.inistration

6herl)' Breland Political &ience

Lauren Bradley Business

Jeremy Boyer History

&lacy Bunten

James Bunker Communication 8tudies

Chris Brune Business J\dministralion

Katl1ryn Britt Bilingual Education

Julie Calcagno Psycholo8J

Anna Cain Intemational Qelations

Bridgette Byrd History

Nicole Button 8ociolo8Y

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Palrick Calderon lnLernaliona.l :Relations

Mara Comacho Psychology

Lorraine Camp 8panish

Michael Cannon Diversified Liberal Arts

Keri Carden DivcrsiGed Liberal Arts

Esmeralda Carini History

Alberto Castro Business Administration

Cheryl Castillo Diversified Liberal Arts

Victoria Chea Chem.istr)'

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Kenneth Chapman 5usine&<, Administration

Koh-Hsin Chan3 Business Administration

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&arah Coleman &panish

Laura Clark Diversified Liberal Arts

Martin Contreras

Cina Conti J\ccountin8

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Erika Curiel Diversified Liberal Arts

Jeanetle Dallon L\.ccounlin8

Daisy Credo Accountin8

Cary DeBora Psycholo&Y

Doreen DeBlasio Business

Moris Danon Business Economics

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Annie Diep Business Administration

t\ydin Dincer International Qelalions

Jennifer Dom.inelli oociolo8Y

Gina Dornan Diversified Liberal Arts

Brett Doucette Communication 0tudies

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Neysa Ely Psycholo8Y

Colleen En8el Computer &ience

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Marivi Evan8elista

Ben English Chemistry

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Jason Evert.son

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Marsi filippone Communication &ludies

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Monica Gabaldon Theolo8)'

Anthony Freire AccounUf18

Krista Gallia AccounLin8

8arah Ganzer Diversified Liberal Arts

Qachael Garcia oociolo8)'

1\~ustina Gani Business Administration

Katherine Gerhardt

Qobert Gonzalez 8panish

Joseph Gorga Marine &ience

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Noelle Granich Diversified Liberal Art.s

Patrick Crady Marine &ience

Kathrin Gysin 5usin~ Administration

Joseph Gutierrez International Qelations

Coquila Guerra Qeli8ious &tudies

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Erica tleinzman Anlhropolo8y

Charles tleinz Business Adminislralion

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Kennelh Iiorvath

Elizabelh Iiolman Business

Brian llillins Communicalion 6ludies

John tlerron Business Adminislration

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Kathleen fiuitl International Qelalions

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Chia-tlui t1uan8 Business J\dminislralion

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Adolfo Jaramillo &ociolo8J

Thomas In8o8lia J\ccow1tin8

Jill Jackson Biolo8J

Elli Johns Diversified Liberal J\rts

Gwendolyn Jovenal J\ccountin8

Cre8ory Jolrnson Communication 0Ludiu1,

Michelle Jenkins Eil8lish

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Me8an Kelleher English

Leopold Jorn.do Business Administration

fiarrison Kennedy International Qelations

8usan Kendall Business Administration

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Michele Kennedy Mathematics

Janice Kerr Accounting

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Kelly Kreisle Business Administration

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Theresa Law Psycholo8y

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Kristin Lee Diversified Liberal Arts

&ason Leech

Pamela Layug Diversified Liberal Arts

Melissa Levey Business Administration

Maryam Levi

Yulia Lesmana Business Administration

Carol Leone Political &ience

I2oman Linert Accounting

Anthony Lindner Economics

Mauro Lince Psychology

Kerrie Lichter AccounLing

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Amanda Lomont Communication ~tudies

Jesse Lowe Business Administration

Jennifer Lotta Business Adminislration

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Julie Malchiodi Biolo8J

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Mark Manion Communica.Lion 6tudies

Michaef Marcos Jiistory

Tito Marquez

Thad Martin Business J\dministratior

Carlos MarLinez International Qelations

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Vanessa Martires J\ccountin8

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Deborah Master Biolo8J

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Michelle Mikulenis Diversified Liberal Arts

Yoichi Miyazaki Business i\dminist.ration

Denis-Marlin Monty Inlematiorml QelaLions

Jessica Morales 8ociology/ 8panish

Qe8an Mosen Diversified Liberal i\rts

Matthew Mulka i\ccounlin8

Ciara Murphy Business

Marla Murphy Communication 8tuclies

i\my Myhren Psychology

Melissa Nazareno i\ccountin8

Jill Nehrkorn i\ccounLin8

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Ezequiel Nervi

John Nguyen Biolo&

Elisabeth No8ues-Johansson Internalional Qelalions

Qoxana Nunez Polilical &ience

Alberto Ochoa Accounlin8

Laura Oliver Inlernalional QelaUons

Qebecca Olsen Media Communication

Angela O'Malley Busine&i Adminislralion

Anlon.io Onoralo Business AdministraUon

Lorena Orozco Inlemational Qelations

Alonzo Ortiz Music

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Tara Panek International Qelations

Meredith Pace Biolo8Y

~anta Pecoraro Biex;hemistry

Jason Patel Economics

Meryana Papazian Political &ience

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Ana Perez

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Catherine Pinto Ef18lish

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Nicole Qamos Ef181ish

Jennifer Qe.8azzo 5iol08J

Mannie Putian Diversified Liberal Arts

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Dena Qiedl Diversified Liberal i\rts

Qoberto Qeyes i\ccountin8

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Eric Roeber Psycholo8) 7

~elica Romero Marine &ience

Laura Rosenber8 Polilical &ience

Jamie Ross lnlernalional Relations

Jennifer Ross Biolo8)'

Kathryn Rowe Business /\dministralion

April Rou8e Communication 8luclies

Michael Russello Biolo8)'

Kayvan 8adrieh Polilical &ience

Danielle 8alice &x:iolo8)7

8tephanie 8ample Reli8ious 8ludies

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Jomi &hega

&ott &vere

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Jason oimmers

Dulce oilva Psycholo8Y

Christine Silva i\ccountin8

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Michael omith Computer ocience

Maria omith Diversified Liberal i\rtB

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Amy 6irek Business

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Lisette ooudant &'>peech Communication

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Alison 6tewart. 6panish

Christine &'>tepanian Business

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Matthew 6tewart Economics

Jennifer 6lewart. En8lish

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Jonathan 6lone Business Administration

Daniel c1itone &:>ciolo8Y

Christopher Tanner BusineS3 Economics

Elizabeth Tail Diversified Liberal Arts

Dorothy &ze Electrical Efi8ineerin8

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Andre Terzian oociolo8J

fay Tinsay Diversified Liberal Arts

Pai8e Tippin English

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Jennifer Towns Business Administration

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Tram Tran Cornpuler &ience/ i\ccounlin8

&heila Truchanowicz Psycholo8J

Jennifer Trill anes Accounting

8uzanne Tweedy Diversified Liberal Arts

6elina Valdivia AccounLin8

Chris Van Houten Business

Mieke Van Wingerden Diversified Liberal Arts

Jennifer Varsak En8lish

Jor8e Var8as Interdisciplinary Humanities

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Diana Velasco Diversified Liberal Arts

Brian Velasquez Communication 8tudies

Elizabeth Velazquez Accountin8

Priscilla Villanueva History

Marsha Vene8as Inlernalional Qelations

Michael Viola AccounUn8

Devin Volpe Electrical En8ineerin8

Gioia Wahhab Communication 6tuc:lies/0panish

Phon8 Vu Business Administration

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Casey Walton flislory

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tleather Watson 5iolo8)'

James Weber-6e.nloro Media Communication

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Alicia Williams

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lierberl Wood Busin~

Allison Worden English

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Aileen Yerevanian Business /\dminislralion

Masako Yajiom Music

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