Alcala Yearbook 1993-1994

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.University Of San Di~go Alcala 1993-1994, Volu.ftie ' 39 Alcala Park San Diego, e~·l92110

Lasting Impressions -

First impressions ... Lasting impressions. Your first curious look into the freshman dorm ... the last sentimental glance at your senior apartment. This and every friend you make, every class you skip, ev– ery test you ace, every smile you get and every sunrise you see com– prise your undergraduate experience-good, bad, beautiful and ugly. Memories last longer than physicalities and impressions are the beginnings of memories. First impressions are usually lasting im– pressions. Freshman, sophomore, junior, senior-each year of col– lege leaves you with a new impression in your memory. As the years go by, these impressions become embedded in the mind's eye. Graduates often look back on their college years and reflect on first impressions that have become ... lasting impressions.

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Senior George Ramirez frets over the com– pletion of his master project - the portrait session of the Class of 1994 on the USD football field .

Community Service Committee members make friends with a local elementary school student.

Robert Benda and Susanne Wing– field leave their own lasting impres– sion for the camera.

Freshmen enjoy a moment of relax– ation during Orientation Week.

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Lasting Commitment

given to a USO graduate, went to a USO employee - Professor Whitcomb. The selection of Professor Whitcomb marked a departure from the alumni as– sociation's criteria that eliminates fac– ulty and staff members from the list of possible recipients. Anne Lonnecker, who received the award in 1988, said Whitcomb's "contri– butions to the University and the San Diego community are so unique that the Alumni Board has chosen to make an exception-an exception that will proba– bly be made once in the life of this Uni– versity." For her lasting commitment to the University of San Diego, we now dedi– cate Volume 39 of the Alcala to Therese Truitt Whitcomb.

Since then, Ms. Whitcomb has gradu– ated to designing the interiors and exte– riors of multi-million dollar buildings at USO and elsewhere. At USO, Whitcomb is responsible for all interior and exte– rior design. As a result, the University has a consistent Spanish renaissance ar– chitecture. As an art professor, Terry has distin– guished herself. In 1976, her peers awarded her the Outstanding Teacher Award of the Year. Nine years later, fel– low faculty and community leaders se– lected her as the recipient of the Lowell Davies Award for Faculty Achievement. Established in 1984, the award is given annually to a faculty member for out– standing achievement in teaching, scholarship, and service. For the first time in USO history, the Bishop Buddy Award, the highest honor

In many ways, Terry Whitcomb is USO. All you have to do is tour the cam– pus. She is an art professor, she is direc– tor of design for all campus interiors and exteriors, she is founder and direc– tor of the University's art gallery, and she is the first graduate of USO. Actually, in 1954, Professor Whit– comb was the first graduate of the San Diego College for Women, which merged in 1972 with the College for Men and became known as USO. Whitcomb first became interested in art history as a child of seven, when she was bedridden with polio. During her two-year recuperation, her mother, Grace Truitt, read to her about art and history. During that difficult time, the talented child managed to design the in– terior of a huge dollhouse, each room done in a different time period.

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LET THE SUN SHINE-It's just another beautiful day in paradise, as we are granted a magnificent San Diego Sunset over Mission Bay. THE SIMPLE LIFE-This scene of serenity comes to us from lovely Julian, located less than an hour from the bustling city. BAREFOOT IN THE PARK-We now visit the tourist mecca that is Balboa Park. The Casa Del Prado is the scene for many musical and theatrical presentations. ~ SanDiego

San Diego: A Vision Of Beauty Young people are ~ San Diego provides

If you are a sports enthusiast, the Padres, Chargers, Soccers and Gulls call San Diego home. The nature lover can find a myriad of beautiful scenes in our harbor, beaches, mountains, and deserts. San Diego, Ameri– ca's Finest City, exists as the most perfect home away from home.

inhabitants and visi– tors with many cul– tural opportunities. The nationally-re– nowned Old Globe Theater, San Diego Opera, and San Diego Symphony never fail to entertain. Balboa Park is the center of educational and theatrical activity. The Zoo, the Reuben H. Fleet Space The– ater, and its numerous museums inform and enlighten all.

often reluctant to leave their home town for the university. There are so many ad– justments - new home, new climate, new surroundings. San Diego makes this transition an easy one. USO students often quote San Diego's world-famous climate as a factor in their col- 1e g e decision. The balmy 72-degree aver– age year-round tem– perature is unequaled.

SAN DIEGO SKYLINE-Thi s picture-postcard view of downtown and the harbor remains a popu– lar site for many a photographer.

SPLISH , SPLASH-Sea World ' s aquatic s tar, Shamu, dazzles a few thousand of the millions of visitors that flock to the theme park each year.

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First Impression

orous series of interviews. This process was established to ensure that the 0-Tearn would be comprised of only the most energetic, creative, and personable students. Under the direction of Carol Lyman, Director of Student Activities, Dr. Tho– mas Cosgrove, Dean of Stu– dents, and 0-Team Chair– person Laura McKibben, Orientation Week becomes a sea of activity for new USD students. "The goal is to keep fresh– men active and happy," said one 0-Team members. "If we can keep them excited about their new surround– ings, they won't have time to be lonely."

Each year, new events, along with time-honored 0- Week traditions, are pre– sented for student enjoy– ment. USD sponsors trips to local tourist attractions, such as the San Diego Zoo, Sea World, the Harbor Cruise, and Old Town. At the Ori– entation Week Bazaar, AS members and friendly ven– dors happily greet passersby. The fun continues well into the evening. The Luau and Casino Night prove to be crowd favorites every year. You are now a senior, looking back at your years at USD, so thankful to have the lasting memories of your Orientation Week.

You are a freshman, about to begin your first year at USD. Though you have dreamed about this moment for so many years, you find yourself missing the security of home: your city, your house, your room, the people who love you. A group of dedicated students and staff at the University of San Di– ego have created Orientation Week to make your first im– pression of the campus a memorable one-and to lessen some of this heartache. The preparations for Ori– entation Week began long before you received your ac– ceptance letter. Potential 0- Team members submit ap– plications and undergo a rig-

WHICH WAY DID HE G07-These two freshmen lose their way and their new friend at Field Day.

THE ORIENTATION TEAM

~ Orientation Week

BILLY RAY CYRUS SITED ON CAMPUS!!! Freshmen Achy Break and Boot

Scoot Boogie the night away at the Square Dance.

MELE KILi KIMAKA. The luau at the Sports Center proved a crowd favorite.

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WHAT A STEAL! Aly Rutherford goes on a shop– ping spree at the Alcala Bazaar, partaking of the fares the many vendors displayed. Orientation Week ~

WHERE DO I SIGN UP? Two of USD's newest students can't wait to become involved in Associated Stu– dent Activities.

MALE BONDING. Father Barry flexes his biceps for O-Team leaders at the luau.

BEAVIS AT BAZAAR. Shades are cool at USD. Huh huh. Huh huh. Huh huh.

ADIEU, ADIEU, TO YOU & YOU & YOU. Shannon and Hillary bid a fond farewell to O-Week.

I NEED A VACATION. O-Week Chairperson Laura McKibben longs to rest her weary feet.

Orientation Week

CALIFORNIA GIRLS. A few fresh– men take a break from the O-Week madness, enjoying San Diego's sun and surf at Mission Beach.

YOUUUU BETTER WORK IT! I.5.O. Team leaders Juan and Andrea sashe for us on Field Day.

A FAMILY AFFAIR. Mother and Daughter survey Marion Way on Move-in Day.

o,;entation Week ~

You Gotta Have Friends

travel companion, a co-worker, a conf i– dante. A friend revels in your triumphs, com– forts you through your sorrows, and isn't afraid to tell you when you have toilet paper trailing from your heel. Friends laugh at your silliest jokes, put up with your worst moods, go along with your craziest ideas, and always see the best

associate, a close ac– quaintance, a person on the same side in a struggle, an ally, a supporter or sympa– thizer. In the attempt to make it through the college experience in– tact, , having such a . person 1n your life-an ally, a sympa– thizer, someone on your side-can make the difference. Friends fulfill so many roles: a friend can be a study group member, a lunch date, a tennis partner, a

Pancho and Cisco. Kate and Allie. The Lone Ranger and Tonto. Lucy and Ethel. Laverne and Shirley. Wayne and Garth. Fred and Bar– ney. What do these fa– mous duos have in common? They all share a common part– nership-they are all friends. Webster's New World Dictionary de– fines a friend as, "a person whom one knows well and is fond of, an intimate

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LOVE WILL KEEP US TOGETHER-Marty and Debbie share each other's company and a hug at a Campus Ministry retreat. Friends ~

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ROOT FOR THE HOME TEAM-These freshmen spend their Saturday together on the soccer field , taking in a game and enjoying the sunset.

THERE'S A STORY... - Brady Buncher Barry Williams poses with the Speakers Bureau committee that brought him to USD.

COMEDY CENTRAL - Students enjoy the antics of ths come– dian at the ever-popular Thursday Night Comedy Showcase.

WALK THIS WAY - Nooners, a concert series in front of the UC sponsored by AS, attracts large crowds every other Thursday. This Thursday proved no exception.

~ AS Evenls

AS- We Do It All ForYou Associated Students, USD's stu– dent-governing body, is the back– bone of campus events and pro– grams. Directed by an executive board consisting of a president and four vice presidents, AS Directors and Senators sponsor such activi– ties as Homecoming, Concert Se– ries, Film Forum, Comedy Show– case, Speakers' Bureau, Class Town Halls, andAcademic Programming. The members of the Associated Students don't stop with social pro– gramming. They spend much of their time in service to the USD and San Diego communities.

CAUGHT IN THE ACT (Counter clockwise from top) -Associated Students provides a variety of events. Chris Snider dances with his new friend at a Ben and Jerry's fundraiser. Eric Ludwig spends a day in the sun to raise money for victims of the L.A. earthquake. Alicia, Amy, and Esteban enjoy a Junior Class Hungry Hour. ASEvents ~

The Royal Family

Junior Attendants Brian Pozzi & Jennifer McCann

No faces shone brighter on the

afternoon of November Sixth than

those of the members of Home–

coming Court. Selected by their

peers, this group of eleven vibrant

young people were the epitome of

elegance and style, entering the

stadium in vintage Corvettes.

Freshman Attendant Matt Marcos

Sophomore Attendants Joe Brenckle & Shannon Tarbell

~ Homecoming

Homecoming Queen & King Jennifer Hardin & Jason Orlando

Senior Attendants Jennifer Saporito & J.B. little

Senior Attendants

Senior Attendants

Brian Quijano & Jennifer Hardin

Jason Orlando & Nicki O'Brien

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Homecoming

BATHING BEAUTIES- Stephanie, Erin, and Jenni– fer decide that the w~ekend is prime tanning time.

40 LOVE - Hea ther Mineo spend s her Sa turday playing a game of Beach Ping Pong on the sands of Mission Beach.

LIKE A ROLLING STONE -These Outdoor Adven– turers find enjoyment in scaling large rock forma– tions.

LEND A HELPING HAND - Jaime and his friends decide that the weekend is best spent helping others, as they participate in Volunteer Resources' Ameri– can Indian Outreach.

~ Weekends

You Deserve ABreak Today After five days of listening to lectures, taking pages of notes, spending hours in the lab, and struggling to finish term papers on time, every college student deserves a si– esta. The USD community is no exception. Students find numerous ways to unwind. Some find a trip to a local beach the perfect form of relaxation. Others may prefer an Outdoor Adventure to the mountains the ideal venting excursion. Working students even admit that a weekend job provides a welcomed change of scenery. Some find volunteering the best way to alleviate stress while rewarding the soul. Whether they choose time away from cam– pus or just a leisurely weekend at home to catch up on homework and housekeeping, the USD population relishes this well-de– served time away from the classroom.

NORTHERN EXPOSURE - These two young men spend anOutdoor Adventure on the Colorado River, enjoying a peaceful moment in their canoe.

BEACH BLA KET FRISBEE - Gina Petelin enjoys WORKING FORTHE WEEKE D - Members of the the sun, sand, surf, and some frisbee at Mission USO foo tball team don't have time for a fun-filled Beach. Saturday--they spend their weekend on the field.

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It's A Wonderful Life

Using the title of this movie clas– sic t o describe life on our campus m ay seem like a bit of a stretch, but the average USD student will be quick to admit that our "life on the h ill " is quite idyllic. S u rrounded by beautiful architec– t u re, manicured lawns, carefully design ed l andscaping, and a sea of smiling faces, USD is the perfect backdrop for learning, working, and playing.

EASEO DOW THEROAD -ThiswalkonMarian

CAN I HELP YOU? - This student is one of the LUNCHEONO THEGRASS-Tanyatakesabreak hundreds at USD that pend much of their time from her lunch in front of the UC to pose for the

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~ Life AIUSD

FRIENDS FOREVER - What better way to make it through your college experience than with the sup– port of a dear friend? Kelly Morrison knows this to be the truth.

WANT A BITE? - This freshman happily chomps his gardenburger from the Grille.

SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE? - These students enjoy the beautiful USD surroundings--the perfect environment for their study session.

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AS Executive Board LEAVING THEIR MARK

ordinary as the everyday college student, he possesses the will to make a difference, a quality that is extremely hard to find in the people of today's fast-paced, "every– man-for-himself'' society. That's what re– ally separates Tom from most people--his true desire to make thinks easierfor every– one. It was this desire that led Tom to formu– late a new fellowship. Tom helped to create SMILE, Students Making It a Little Easier, to assist studentswho, without the fellowship, would not possess the funds necessary to remain at USD. Tom was the chairperson of-the Student Senate, a group of students instumental in expressing the view of the entire student body. He was also involved in many community service projects, including the Volunteer for Youth program, in addition to his responsibilities as A.S. President. "If it's one thing I know for sure, it's that there is no other school like USD, " said Tom. "It's one in a million." So is Tom.

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hen I leave this campus, I just want to be remembered as a guy who really loved it here," said Tom Vertetis, A.S. President.

That really isn't a tall order for the students of the University of San Diego, because anyone who knows Tom, or just has caught a glimpse of him staring out at nearby Mission Bay can see in his eyes the desire and ambition that he has for his school. It's that same feeling he will carry withinhis heart throughout his life. In years past, the presidents of the stu– dent body always had a dynamic aura about them. Tom is no exception to this tradition. Many wonder in his ability to juggle the responsibilities of A.S. Presi– dent with those of a responsible student.

Talking to him, however, would surprise you. Inside he's just Tom, the proverbial "boy next door. " A guy who drinks Gatorade, owns a blue belt in Tae Kwon Do, goes crazy on a dance floor, enjoys sitting at the beach with a candle, and just likes to have fun. What could be more normal than that? ''I'mhere for everyone on this campus... I'll sit down and talk to anyone about what's on their mind.. .I want to be able to include everyone in anything they want to get involved in.. .I just really like to help other people... " Although Tom is about as

~ Associated Students

Michelle Watson, VP Finance

"Out of the sea .. .wish I could be...part of your world," sang Michelle Watson, A.S. Vice President of Financial Affairs. This sweet tune from The Little Mermaid motion picture soundtrack (and also Michelle's self-proclaimed anthem), may not epitomize the difficult, number crunching job that belonged to Michelle this year. Over half a million dollars passed through her very capable hands. All of that money funded various student organizations, clubs, and programs that directly affected every student on campus in a big way, although many of us did not realize it. In a sense, Michelle was a part of our worlds. Don't be deceived by the stereotypes that go along with being good with numbers. Michelle, a future big-six accountant, isn't strapped to her ten-key calculator all day long, doesn't wear thick glasses with tape wrapped around the middle, and isn't glued to the business pages of the newspaper. She's fun-loving, she's attractive, her voice is like a bell, and she's really very sweet. Although she likes to have a good time, she put a lot into her A.S. job. She had to constantly stick to a strict schedule. She worked countless hours on the Associated Students' financial affairs. She made numerous trips to the financial departments on campus and, on more than one occasion, had to deal with making the subject of money easier to handle for the people with whom she would come in contact. "Being involved with money is very challenging," said Michelle. "Money matters tend to scare people and I would always try to interact with people without being too intimidating." Michelle was responsible for keeping her grades up and handling the residents in Camino/Founders where she was a resident assistant. Add to that the responsibilities of an A.S. Vice President, and you have one very busy and very involved student. Even though Michelle loved being directly involved with the students on campus, she still remained focused on the main reason that she was here. "I really appreciated the education that was given tome. lam very confident about the 'next step'--life after graduation. My experiences at USD, inside and outside of the classroom, have really prepared me for what's ahead." Everymachine has something thatmakes itwork. Cars have engines. Televisions have tubes. Computers have chips. The Associated Students have Kristin Skow. Ofcourse, things can't revolve around one thing or one person. If any part of amachine is broken, the entire machine won't work. However, there's always that one piece of the puzzle that brings it all together. Kristinwas one of the people that brought the individuals inAS together, andmade them the team thatmakes everything happen atUSD. One of the ways that she accomplished this , was through planning a retreat weekend for the AS members. You'd expect Kristin to be a really commanding person-someone who takes charge of asituation and really takes the bull by the horns. And it is true, Kristin is the driving force in AS. The surprising thing about her is that she's really quiet and extremely laid back. She doesn't like to be in the spotlight. She's shy. However, the fact remains that she performs herjobwell. ShekeepsAS inbalance. Thatsaysalotabouthercharacter. Shecanbea leader without saying a whole lot. That takes a lot of presence and a lot of personality, two things that Kristin has to spare. Kristin also has a lot of energy to spare. Not only was she involved in AS in her Junior and Senior year, but she was also a member ofCampus Connections and the Alcala Chili. Part of the reason she is involved in different aspects of campus life is that she believes in trying everything. "I can't give up on anything without trying it first," said Kristin. "I don't ever want to leave anything undone." Kristin believes that being involved in school is a great opportunity for self-discovery. "Life is all about finding your talent and using it to make a difference," explained Kristin. Everyone needs to get away from it all at one point, and Kristin is no different. "I really like just spending time with my friends. We don't have to do anything really exciting. Renting videos or just sitting around and talking is nm enough for me. I also really love to be around children." Beingabletodependonone'sselfisveryimportanttoKristin. "Whenallissaidanddone, I'mresponsible for me. I've learned somud1 here at USD that depending on myself isn't so hard. This sd1ool has made sure of that."

Kristin Skow, VP AS Relations

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Two Gentlemen of Alcala

All fathers have a preconceived notion about what the perfect son would be like. He'd love to play sports. He would be very intelligent. He'd be respectful. He'd be kind to everyone. He'd get a good job, be successful and raise a family. But first and foremost, the ideal son would totally and unconditionally worship his father. That's DonMor– gan, Vice-President ofStudent Issues. Donalwayshadanextremelydoserelationshipwithhis father. The key to having that kind of successful relation– ship is understanding and communication. These two things are the essential elements in carrying out the duties that Don had to take on this year in his A.S. position. The Vice-President of Student Issues does exactly what the nameimplies. Theyfindoutwhatissuesareonthestudents' minds and, with a committee, they address them. During the year, Don was faced with several different issues, includingparkingandfinancial aidproblems. Since Donisapersonthathasnotroubleseeingthingsfrommany differentangles,hewasverysuccessfulinhisjob. "Mygoal is thatnextyear'sVP.ofStudentIssues doesn'thave todeal with the same problems that I was faced with, "said Don. Hardworking. Open-Minded. Caring. Theperfect son. That's DonMorgan. The Programmer of the Month Award was cre– ated by Jason to encourage top performance from his Program Board me1nbers. However, you don't have to be a winner of this coveted honor to receive Jason's continued approval, constant praise, and unwavering support. He is ever-present at differ– ent programs, attendingmostAS-sponsored events. It was this spirit of dedication that inspired Jason's peers to seiect him as Programmer of the Year for 1992-1993. He continues with the same dedication in his AS executive office. Always visible, always laughing, and never at a loss for words, Jason acts as the AS Cheerleader, encourag– ing greatness in each person he encounters. Jason Orlando: after they made you, they threw away the mold! ® Associated Students

Don Morgan, VP Student Issues

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Jason Orlando, VP Programming

Secretary of Student Organizations/Chief Justice/Director of Parking

Terry Benich, Director of Parking

What do these members of AS have in common? All three act as mediators for the Associated Students . The Bold: Terry Benich and Esteban del Rio. Terry, as Director of Parking, deals with those who choose to appeal their parking tickets. He presides over court hearings every Tuesday, acting as a liason between students and parking services. Esteban serves as Chief Justice, an elected position added to the AS constitu– tionin 1991. Workingwitha judicialcommittee,Esteban reviews newly-proposed campus clubs and their con– stitutions, dismissing or approving proposals based on his findings.

The Beautiful: Jennifer McCann. Chairing the Inter– Club Council is only one of Jenn's responsibilities as Secretary of Student Organizations. Meeting weekly with representatives from the various clubs and orga– nizations on campus, Jenn encouraged events and fundraisers, and urged ICC members to share thoughts and concerns, which she, in turn, took to the Student Senate. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Jennifer McCann, Secretary of Student Organizations

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Esteban del Rio, Chief Justice

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Many students are under the assumption that AS is an unreachable entity, accessible only to an upper eschalon of students. The AS Senate and Student Issues Board exist to disprove this myth. The Senate represents the student body in all school-related debates, discussing and voting on a myriad of issues, such as parking problems, student facilities, and dining. Those in attendance at the bi-monthly Senate meetings include the AS executive board, fourteen AS officials, and representatives from various clubs and campus organizations. The Student Issues Board, meeting weekly, _focuses specifically and takes immediate action on student problems and griev– ances. Where the Senate and the Student Issues Board focus primarily on finding solutions to pre-existing conditions, AS Program Board sets out to create new social and academic activities for the USD population, sponsoring such programming as Film Forum, Showcase, and Homecoming Dance. This group of appointed directors meets weekly to plan upcoming events, care– fully avoiding what the programmers affectionately call "competing pro- • II gramm1ng. Though these dedicated members of AS devote their time to issues as diverse as the establishment of a school coffee house, the creation of new clubs,or the organization of a Disneyland excursion, they do have a common purpose--they are here for you, the USD student body.

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Senior Senators J.B. Little & Rian Kirkman

Junior Senators Eric Ludwig & Bud Jones

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Community Service Co-Directors Katie Artz & Kristen Sauv~

Just A Touch Of Love AS Community Service

Some students live only for their studies. Others exist only to live the "college experience"--parties, social events, late night cramming sessions. Then, there are superwomen, setting out to excel academi– cally and give something back to the community. Two such women of excellence are Katie Artz and Kristen Sauve, the co-directors of Community Service. Katie and Kristen advise volunteer project coordinators, run bi-monthly meetings and retreats, and act as volun– teer resources for the USD community. They have been honored for their work with the NACA Golden Shoestring and Golden Saga awards. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 36 ' Associated Students

Gina Petelin, Director of Special Projects

You've Got A Friend AS Special Projects

The position of AS Special Projects Director, newlycreatedthisyearbyASPresidentTomVertetis, was designed as an outlet for an energetic, caring individual, capable of devoting her time and ener– gies to a variety ofAssociated Students programs. Gina Petelin answered the call. Though her duties were not specifically de– signed, Gina was placed in charge of two AS volunteer efforts: the Giving Tree and the Parks Project. Gina found the Giving Tree an especially satisfying effort, for it enabled every student, fac– ulty and staff member, and administrator to unite inaneffort tohelpthelessfortunatemembersofthe immediate community. Gina states, "I justwanted to make the Giving Tree and the Parks Program events everyonecouldparticipatein. 11 Congratula– tions Gina-you realized your goal!! •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

It's Not Easy Being Green AS Auditor/Controller JasonCarroll and Chris Baltes, AS Auditor and Controller, worked closely with Michelle Watson, AS VP of Finance, moni– toring all AS accounts, keeping complete records of receipts and disbursements, and monitoring for any discrepancies and over– spending. The two also sat on the Budget Committee.

Jason Carroll, Auditor & Chris Baltes, Controller

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Making the Grade AS Academics

AS Academics enriches and supports the educational growth of USD students with academic programming and services. Miguel Powers, SecretaryofAcademics, sits as the student representative on fifteen faculty committees and provides research grants to interested undergrads. AsDirectorofAcademicProgramming,AnnMaulhardt organizes informational forums designed to educate and inform, such as the FinancialAid Forum, HowTo Get Into Grad School, and Vampires. Christian Davison, Director ofAcademic Issues, acts as a bridge between the above-mentioned directors, sitting on student issues committees as well as aiding in educational programming.

Miguel Powers, Secretaryof Academics

Ann Maulhardt, Director of Academic Programming

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Spots Club Council

j All In The Game AS Athletics Yousayplayingonanorganized team isn't for you, but you still long to experi– ence the thrill of live action sports. You have spirit, but aren't quite up to trying out for the CheerleadingSquad. ASAth– letic Directors Rusty DeHom and Joe Brenckle made it possible for people like you to participate inUSD athletic events. Sponsoring pep rallies, road trips, and tailgate parties, this dynamic duo height– ened school spirit, and sawan increase in game attendance. Todd Schoonderwoerdmade his own contribution toUSDAthletics. As Sports Club Council Director, Toddwas respon– sible for the allocation of funds to various sports clubs, the purchase and repair of sports equipment, and the organization of travel arrangements. He also repre– sented the sports clubs on senate.

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Catherine "Kit" Potter, Director of Cultural Arts

AWhole New World AS Cultural Arts Kit Potter,JennPerry, and their dedicated committeebreathed new life into the AS Cultural Arts programming. Hoping to foster an understanding and appreciation for different cultures, as well as arouse student interest in the performing arts, Kit and Jennsponsoredavarietyofprograms, suchas BourbonSt. Grille, Cultural Nooners in front of the UC, special theme nights in the cafeteria, local and L.A. theater trips, student nights at USD fine arts events, and Cultural Awareness Week •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 40 Associated Students

Cultural Arts Committee

Rock On AS Concert Series

Concerts at noon in front of the University Center, more popularly known as "Nooners," have become a USD tradition. Christine White and Manny Rubio, Director and Assistant Director of Concerts for AS, brought many different bands to a student body anxious for musical variety. Whether they celebrate reggae or rock, jazz or alternative, heavy metal or the blues, the nooners attracted a dedicated following. Chris and Manny brought not only enthusiasm and a genuine love of music to their positions, but were also directors with experience--both had served a term on the Concert Series Committee under 1993 pro– grammers of the year Dave Zlacket and Jason Orlando. ............................. , ........................................ .

Chris White 1 Concert Series Director & Manny Rubio 1 Assistant Concert Series Director

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Eye Of The Storm Asylum

Jessica Porter Assistant Asylum

Asylum is probably best described by its formal definition inWebster's Dictionary: 1. place of safety, refuge. 2. an institution for the care of the mentally ill, or the aged, poor, etc. It is arefuge for those who feel a little out of place at USD, the world, or who simply like to get down-and-dirty philosophically Asylum is an institution for the "mentally different,"where various beliefs are gathered, shared, and often interchanged. Its members seek to better understand themselves and the world around them through open forums and open minds. For five years, Asylum has been ameans of student expression, whether in the forrn of the bi-semester publication, in the relaxed atmosphere ofCafeAsylum, or simply during some of the deep (or light) discussions at meetings. Often, events such as Dead Poets Asylum or moonlit desert trips accent a typical semester. Anything is possible within its self-defined existence, as Asylum is constantly growing and changing with the people it represents. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Mark Roberts Asylum Editor

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Shiny, Happy People AS Social The title of this popular song so perfectly describes the women behind AS Social, Social ChairAlexis Pershall andAssistant Social Chair Denee Pescarmona. With a staff of energized and enthusiatic workers, Alexis and Denee brought an impressive collection of social pro– grams to a student body ready for fun and excitement. Their Homecoming Festivities, including the ever-popular Half-time Show and the Homecoming Dance at the Hotel Del Coronado, proved tomake this USDtraditition one to remember. The team of Pershall and Pescarmona also brought us trips to popular West-coast attractions, suchas the TonightShow with Jay Leno, Disneyland, and Magic Moun– tain. Excursions to local sporting events, in– cluding Padre and Gulls nights, were crowd favorites. Two words remain synonomous with AS Social--SOLD OUT!!! ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

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Gotta Laugh AS Showcase

Do the rigors of the semes– ter have you feeling ragged and ready for a nervous breakdown? Guess what -– me too!! 9 out of 10 doctors suggest AS Showcase as a remedy for all that ills you. Under the direction of Michelle V anderveld t and Shannon Bilbray, Showcase sponsors the twice-monthly Comedy Nights at the UC, as well as other special comedy events like the Dating Game and the Big Comedian Show at Shiley Theater.

Michelle Vanderveldt, Showcase Director & Shannon Bilbray, Assistant Showcase Director

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Cinema Paradiso AS Film Forum Optimism. It was the name of a character Joel Gonzales portrayed while a student in junior high school. The nickname stuck. It is also the quality Joel displays in his work every day as AS Director of Films. Before the school year began, Joel was already hard at work, designing a Film Forum line up unlike any ever seen at USD. Showing a variety of films, from blockbusters such as The Pelican Brief, The Firm, Dave, The Fugitive, and In The Line of Fire, to .art films Like Water For Chocolate and The Crying Game, to a cult favorite the likes of Dazed and Con– fused, Joel sought to educate, motivate, and move his audience, as well as entertain them. In addition to providing the usual twice-weekly Film Forum, Joel created new programming-- theme-night double fea– tures and films on the soccer field attracted even more viewers to AS programming. Such innovation gar– nered Joel the first-ever Programmer of the Month award. Optimism. The name suits you well, Joel.

Joel Gonzales, Film Forum Director

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Speak Your Mind AS Speakers Bureau "I think I'll go for a walk outside..."sings Nicki O'Brien as she dances around the AS Directors and Senators Office. This energeticAS Speakers Bureau Director can't help but sing and dance-– she successfully organized "GrowingUp Brady," an evening of song, dance, and polyester with Barry Williams, Greg Brady from Brady Bunch, which proved to be one of themost attended and talked about AS events of the year. Nicki also included educational forums in her Speakers Bureau line-up, bringing Holocaust survivor David Faber and an expert on the JFK assassina– tion to theUSDcampus, aswell as co-sponsoring the Israeli-Palestinian Symposium. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

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Taking A Stand AS Social Issues "Change occurs through collective action!" This is the credo that guided Meggan Hill in her work as AS Director of Social Issues. With each passing ye·ar, USD students express a growing interest in the educational programming AS Social Issues has to offer. Meggan addressed this curiosity with an impressive list of events: Take Back the Night,Alternative Christmas Fair, and Strong On Defense were student body fa– vorites. "Our Young BlackMen Are Dying," an event co-sponsored by several AS directors, proved to beMeggan's most successful program of the year--a packed house in UC Forum AB gave the cast a standing ovation. "My job as Director of Social Issues has meant a lot of responsibility and perseverance," Meggan con– fesses. "But it's been worth it!" •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Meggan Hill, Director of Social Issues

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Shirley Guerrero, Assistant Graphic Design

Tell Me About It AS Graphic Design.

When you see a flyer on a classroom wall advertising Comedy Night, publicity posters in the University Center for the latest Associated Students Candidates, or a banner hanging on the Maher balcony, do you ever wonder about the people behind USD's publicity blitz?!? Look no further than to the Office of Graphic Design. Chris Hutchison, Shirley Guerrero and their staff of graphic artists create those posters, flyers, and banners, employing a combination of clip art and computer generated graphics. So when you sit down to dinner at the caf, and notice what Grapic Design insiders call a"table tent," telling you of the latest Film Forum feature, remember to thank Chris, Shirley, and the AS Graphic Design department. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

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Maria Cilmi, Historian

Everyday She -----...., Writes The Book AS Historian Maria Cilmi made USD history this year. As USD's first AS Historian, Maria was re– sponsible for keeping a complete and accu– rate record of all Associated Student mem– bers and events. Bringing an extensive back– ground in photography, writing, and layout design to her position, this former yearbook editor created an AS Scrapbook for many generations of USD leaders to enjoy. Her chronicle also prsents a pratical use--as an educational tool for future AS members to employ in their work. In addition to her creation of the USD scrapbook, Maria also was responsible for the display in the AS Executive Office of all Associated Students members and advisors . • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Vote!!! AS Elections "Have you been to the polls today?" asksASDirectorofElec– tions,AileenAlvarez on the day of final elections for the Home– coming Court. Responsible for all publicity advertising avail– able positions and election dates, Aileen not only conducts Homecoming Court elections, but is also the woman behind Freshman Senator and Associ– ated Students elections, imple– menting computers to expediate the voting process.

Aileen Alvarez, Director of Elections

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Reach Out And Touch Someone AS Public Relations Change. Katy Palmen and Jessie Dobson, Director and Assistant Director of AS Public Relations, decided to make this a focal point for their year's work. Realizing the need for a new public relations system, Katy and Jessie, working closely with the AS Graphic Studio, created a new system to publicize AS and other campus events. A newly-designed Communicator and highly visible monthy bulletin board displays brought word of Associated Students and its pro– gramming to more students than.ever before.

Katy Palmen Director of Public Relations

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Assistant Corporate Relations

Wall StreetWeek AS CorporateRelations Without the AS Director and Assistant Director ofCorporate Relations, the presentation of the largerAS-sponsored events would never be possible. John Michels and Elizabeth Fraim obtain the sponsorships that help to finance Homecoming, Spring Carnival, and Orienta– tion Week. By selling space on campus bulletin boards, T– shirts, and specialdisplays,John and Liz guarantee valuable ad– vertising to student-oriented businesses inexchangefor these all-important funds.

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Patrick DePriest, Photo

Kristen Kikuchi Student Life Kristen Ward Student Life Colleen Crawford Academics Jason Mattox Administration

Lauren Bradley & Michelle St uart Student Affairs Eu Jin Hwang Senior Spotlight

Jill Jackson Underclass Kavita Hemlani Clubs & Organizations Tami Whitmyer Greeks Sarah Coleman Sports Dante Tosetti Advertising Jonah Weinberg Mini Mag

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Alcala Yearbook Our Impressions Many take the existence of a school annual for granted. They expect this chronicle of students/ campus life/ fac– ulty/ staft and memorable events to materialize each May. It is only after thousands--yes/ thousands--of hours dedicated to writing/ photography/ and layout/ and all-important Associ– ated Student funding/ that the Alcala Yearbook is transformed from a dreamed image to a tangible reality. On these pages lie the names and faces of those people who made this Lasting Impression possible.

Donna Reed Yearbook Advisor

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Tales of a 6'6" Norwegian America. The land of the free and the home of the brave. The country where people pledge their alle– giance to the flag; the country where people drink Coke and eat burgers; the country where people of all nationalities and religions co-exist; the countrywhere people shoot each other in streets infested with drug dealers and gangsters; the country filled withwomen like CindyCrawford and surfer dudes with long hair and big muscles. These are only a few of the impres– sions we Europeans have of America through the movies. When I was about to leave for this enormous country, I must admit, I felt a bit weird leaving for the other side of the world- to the place of fires, earthquakes, riots, and killings. Most of my friends envied me for going to San Diego, thinking that I was going to a land of palm trees, blue skies, and photo models in bikinis. They also ad– mired me for leaving my family and friends behind to go to college so far away and for so long. As I came to San Diego, I was pleased to see it was as warm, and contained the beaches I had hoped for. The campus was beautiful, with tennis courts, swim– ming pools, a game room, sports fields, and other facilities not found in Norwegian Universities. I arrived on campus still having all my movie impres– sions in my head. I felt like I was the only one in the world. However, I quickly experienced American friendliness, where people I had never seen before came up to me to ask how I was doing. When I stopped to respond, I noticed they had continued walking, sort of like, "Nice to see you, but keep your problems to yourself. " Sometimes they would ask, "What's up?" How on earth would I know how to respond to that? Actually, one of the Resident Assis– tants helped to define this American idiom for me. This act of kindness was so different from what I was used to--people looking at me as if I were crazy asking a stranger for assistance. On the matter of sports, Americans are much more into Athletics than the average Norwegian. I was amazed how everybody watches all the major games in football, basketball, and baseball. I, of course, tried to brag about Norway's ranking as number three in soccer, while the USA was in twenty-sixth place. But as you all know, this did not last long--the USA ~ea::~d~::,~ay in the practice games.

In the dorms, we learn a lot about each other, beacause we come from two different parts of the world. We automatically disagree and brag about all kinds of things. A funny incident on this matter: Some o'f my friends started bragging, and I interrupted with the teasing remark, "If it hadn't been for Norway's discov– ery, there would have been no USA." They quickly responded, "We have all the weapons and inventions thatsa~edNorwayinWorld War II." I realized that our only great inventions had been the cheese cutter and the paper clip, so I gave up on this matter. So far; I've had a great time and have acquired so much knowledge of different cultures, habits, and how to relate to people from countries other than my own. Since our world is becoming more and more interna– tionalized1 I strongly recommend people to travel and experience a variety of lands and customs. This new– found knowledge of the world we live in can only help to eliminate prejudice and broaden acceptance of all peoples. I know that is what a trip abroad has done for me.

Christopher Syrian I.S.O. President 1994-1995

THUMBS UP - Sometimes a picture speaks a thousand words. This inter– national student is happy to be spend– ing her college years at USD. WHERE'S THE PARTY? - Ka vita, An– drea, Juan, and the rest of the ISO Board have no problem finding the party -· ·.1.e party seems to follow them!

SHALL WE DANCE? - George Ramirez and his beautiful partner dis– play their dancing ability, as well as their keen sense of fashion, in the Spring Fashion Show.

PART OF MY WORLD - This young woman shares her culture with the audience at the International Students Organization Fashion Show, as she dances to native music.

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BOSOM BUDDIES-Kerrie Harlin and Erin Boyd send greetings from Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland.

USO students share their se– mester abroad pictures from Ire– land, Germany, Egypt, England, and Costa Rica.

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MAKING FRIENDS-Christine Nau– gle shares a special moment with some local children on her Semester at Sea.

RAGING WATERS-Olympic judges gave Brian Dornan a 9.9 for this swan dive off a waterfall in Costa Rica.

GENTLEMEN ' S QUARTERLY– Jonah Weinberg poses for his first professional photo shoot, using the Ruine Eisenberg in Fussen, Ger– many, as a backdrop.

GOD SAVE THE QUEEN-Mike, Kerri, Cyndi, and Carrie were not given a private audience with Queen Liz, so they settled for this tour of Winston Churchill's home.

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ONCE UPON A DREAM-Jonah Weinberg surveys the beautiful Ba– varian countryside from Neuwan– stein Castle, used as the model for Disney's Sleeping Beauty Castle.

OPEN WIDE-Jonah appears quite diminutive against the monstrous front door of La Casa dei Mostri in Rome.

MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR-Jen, Carrie, Kim, Marisa, Kerri, and Amy view the streets of London from atop a double-decker. BACK IN THE RUSSIAN REPUB– LIC-The name has changed, but the thrill is just the same for Brian Dob– son, as he poses for the camera in St. Petersburg.

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Over There

USD students en– joy semesters abroad in Ger– many, England, Russia, and Egypt.

WHEN IN EGYPT-Christine Naugle is perched atop her newfound friend, Morty the Camel. She appears to en– joy this traditional mode of transpor– tation.

IT'S A BREEZE-Tom Demko looks as though he's just eaten a York Pep– permint Patty. Don't be fooled - he's riding a train in Russia. Semester Abroad ®

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LEGAL EAGLES Phi Alpha Delta

Phi Alpha Delta is an International Law Fraternity. As a professional service organization, it is com– posed of law students, pre-law students, legal educa– tors, attorneys, judges, and government officials. Phi Alpha Delta was founded in 1902 with the purpose of promoting professional competency and achieve– ment within the legal profession. It was developed from a tiny nucleus of only four chapters, but has become one of the world's largest Law Fraternities. Phi Alpha Delta has over 129,000 members world wide. and over 50 members on the USD campus. Those students in Phi Alpha Delta are mainly inter– ested in pursuing a law career. Being involved with this fraternity provides students with the chance to examine the legal profession. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

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Beta Alpha Psi USD's Zeta Kappa Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi is comprised of about thirty individuals who have a strong commitment to the accounting profession and academic excellence. As a National Honors Accounting Fraternitiy, pledges must undergo a rigorous program which emphasizes the importance of service to the community, as well as the maintenance of skills necessary to become an effective accountant. The objective of the fraternity is composed of the following: to promote the study and practice of accounting, to provide opportunities for self-devel0pment and association among mem– bers and practicing accountants, and to encourage a sense of ethical, social, and public responsibilities. Throughout the year, Beta Alpha Psi sponsors a variety of social and professional events, which allows members to meet and interact with various accounting professionals. These functions enable individuals to forge friendships that may prove helpful during the yearly recruiting process. As the year draws to an end, President Hilary Sherick, along with her executive board and advisor, Tom Dalton, can rest assured that the high standards of the fraternity have been successfully kept intact. ~ Academics