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Saint Joseph's College CONTACT Winter '93 Vol. 50 No. 4 Rensselaer, Ind. President and Mrs. Shannon President’s Corner Alumni, Alumnae and Friends of the College, I have recently passed the 100 day mark in my presidency of the College and still find every day to be a challenge and exciting adventure. I have had the opportunity to meet several of you in my travels and in your campus visits -1 have appreciated your enthusiasm and share in your dedication and willingness to offer service to Saint Joseph's. As you know. Homecoming and Parents' Weekend are two of our major Fall semester highlights. While the poor weather dampened a little of the outside activity for Homecoming, the excitement among returning alumni was high. Parents' Weekend was a great get-together — I met even more of you with children at Saint Joseph's during that weekend of activities. I was happy to share our inaugural weekend with several of you who returned to campus. Our symposium on Catholic higher education, the inaugural Mass, the luncheon and installation cere¬ mony were truly highlights for the campus. We capped the inaugural day with a picnic and dance in Halleck Center. Over 500 students participated in the installation ceremony and witnessed the first inauguration of a president in the history of the College. The days events confirmed my belief that I am truly in the right place at the right time for the SJC community. I have challenged the community with a quote from St. Paul's letter to the Romans: "Be not con¬ formed to this age, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, so that you might know what is God's will, what is pleasing and what is perfect." That is, in essence, what this enterprise that we call Saint Joseph's is all about - transforming young people. The institution stays on the solid base that Fa¬ ther Banet and the preceding presidents built, but it must now go beyond to face the challenges of the Twenty-first Century. Your College is thriving. My goals for the year include focusing on the academic culture of the institution, while encouraging more volunteer service among the students. As we diversify the stu¬ dent body both racially and ethnically, I have also challenged the students to continue to respect the moral code of ethics espoused in the Core curriculum. While we will stay focused on the liberal arts, I have also challenged the faculty to continue to prepare young people for careers in the next decade. I finally challenged the community to find and develop a passion at Saint Joseph's. This passion might be career oriented, service oriented or a personal passion for living the values of Christian hu¬ manism developed through the Core Program...but, in any case, education must help us all in that transformation. As I have noted in previous letters, I look forward to meeting all of you - either in your backyard, or here in Collegeville. Pumas here in town continue to thrive and grow - because, as we now say on campus, everyday is a great day to be a Puma. Sincerely, Skip Shannon - Notice - President If anyone wishes a copy of President Shannon's inaugural address, please request it from the Alumni Office, Saint Joseph's College, P.O. Box 870, Rensselaer, Indiana 47978. 2 CONTACT, Winter 1993 Inauguration Alumni News SJC Sports Hall of Fame Moved to Hanson Recreation Center The re-dedication of the SJC Sports Hall of Fame was held on Bach Performs Saturday, September 25, 1993 as part of the Homecoming Week¬ Concert in end activities. The Hall has been moved from the lobby of the SJC Chapel Alumni Fieldhouse to the larger lobby of the Hanson Recreation Center and from being a few photographs to becoming a 6' x 8' Patricia Bach (Mary Patri¬ walnut board. The board has individual plaques of each of the 64 cia Smith Hengesbaugh '68) inductees and each plaque has a photograph etched in metal, gave a gift of a concert of spiri¬ name, class year, year of induction and the sport(s). tuals in SJC's Chapel. Jim Quinn '63, representing the Alumni Board, reviewed the She first presented this history of the Hall from its inception in 1968 to 1993 and praised concert to the American Em¬ the Alumni Association for its willingness to upgrade the honor bassies in Budapest and Paris. awarded to the inductees by donating the board to the College. Patricia, a dramatic so¬ Athletic Director Keith Freeman briefly reviewed the history of prano, currently performs athletics at SJC and noted that from one sport in 1896, football, throughout Europe, and has sports have increased to 16 (8 men, 8 women) intercollegiate sung at least three concerts for teams. Keith called on Dick Scharf '38, inducted in 1969, to share Mother Theresa. some of his experiences of over 50 years of involvement with SJC Patricia earned her M.M. sports. President Shannon spoke of the important role sports plays in vocal performance from the in the culture and moral life of Pumas and praised the many ath¬ American Conservatory of letics of the College. Music in Chicago. 60 plus alumni, families and coaches attended the ceremony. Seen in the group were Bob Duax '41, inducted, 1969; Dave Gan- dolph '72, inducted, 1988; Kevin Sims '79, inducted, 1993 and Coach Bill Jennings, inducted, 1990. Alumni Association Honors Four SJC Alumni Four Saint Joseph's College alumni were honored by the Alumni Association during Homecom¬ ing festivities. Father Charles Banet, C.PP.S., '50, President Emeritus of the College, was given the Alumni Achievement Award. The award is given annually to an alumnus who has been an active participant in service and volunteer organizations, or achievement by an alumnus that reflects an interest or in¬ fluence that was developed or furthered while the recipient attended Saint Joseph's. Father Banet de¬ voted more than 50 years to Saint Joseph's as a student, priest, librarian and President, a position he held for 28 years. He has been an active participant in the community, Indiana higher education, and enhancement of the principles of Catholic education. William J. McGuire '66, was named the Chapter Person-of-the-Year, an award given in recogni¬ tion of individuals who have greatly contributed to the development and strengthening of the Alumni Association Chapter Development Projects. McGuire was the originator and principal organ¬ izer of the Chicago Chapter's Annual Picnic. Father Dominic B. Gerlach, C.PP.S., '46, and Father Charles J. Robbins, C.PP.S., '33, were recipi¬ ents of the Alumni Service Award, given annually to recognize the selfless giving of time, efforts, tal¬ ents and service to the College. Father Gerlach currently serves the College as professor emeritus of history and German. Since 1952, he has taught thousands of students, inspiring many to become scholarly alumni. In addition to his work as a priest and educator. Father Gerlach has authored Pictorial History of Saint Joseph's Col¬ lege, served as Religious Superior and for 35 years as College archivist. Father Robbins served the College for 42 years as priest, teacher of classical languages. Registrar, Religious Superior and Director of Admissions and Student Financial Aid. In addition, he authored three chronologies of the history of the College and of the Society of the Precious Blood and for 20 years was Secretary of the Board of Trustees. 4 CONTACT, Winter 1993 25th Anniversary of Women in Residence at SJC A review of the events programs beginning with the had been collected by Heidi held during 1993 to celebrate class of '72. A student seminar Rahe, lecturer in communica¬ the 25th Anniversary of to discuss status of women's tions. Women in Residence at SJC. sports on campus was directed *********** by him on the 18th. January A special thanks to Louisa April Monfort for the incredible de¬ An opening dinner, held sign for the special poster in on the 29th in the Halleck Cen¬ A pre-Mass music ar¬ recognition of women. Also ter Ballroom, was attended by rangement was performed by for the endless hours in assem¬ students, faculty, alumnae, the SJC choir at a special Mass bling material from the alum¬ and administrators. The din¬ celebration on the 25th. Alum¬ nae to create the commemora¬ ner was highlighted by gradu¬ nae, faculty, staff and commu¬ tive quilt. ates sharing memories of their nity attended. Because of the Presently the Women's days at SJC. Also, recognition theme of the Mass, women Committee and student lead¬ plaques were awarded by were emphasized in readings, ers are planning a November President Shannon, then vice musical compositions and Symposium to discuss reflec¬ president for academic affairs, homily. tions of the events during this to the women faculty and staff commemorative year for for their dedication. Aygyst women and to discuss goals to continue the awareness of February A summer's festival of women. Sacred Music was dedicated Efforts in December will Jody Taylor, reference/ on Sunday the 1st to the hun¬ be devoted to gathering items assistant librarian and assis¬ dreds of women who as fac¬ to place in a time capsule. tant professor, worked up a ulty members or students par¬ Woman's History Month dis¬ ticipated in the Rensselaer Pro¬ Klemme Named Indiana’s play case by the Auditorium. gram of Church Music and Lit¬ Student Virginia Johnson con¬ urgy. The program was per¬ NCAA Woman-of-the-Year tributed art work to the dis- formed by the Saint Joseph's play. College Summer Chorus. Sheryl Klemme '93, was recently named A recital by Anne-Marie Indiana's NCAA Woman-of-the-Year. She is Egan, associate professor of September one of 51 state winners chosen from a field of music, was presented in the 497 nominees by a national panel of media rep¬ Chapel on the 14th, followed Another event planned by resentatives. by a reception. the Women's Committee was a The award, sponsored by Champion, is A symposium planned piano recital performed by He¬ presented annually to a senior student-athlete and orchestrated by Sister Pat lena Davis, executive secretary who has demonstrated outstanding athletic Robinson, professor of sociol¬ for the academic dean, on the ability, academic excellence, a dedication to ogy, held on the 27th, was at¬ 19th. community service and who has completed her tended by SJC faculty, staff Homecoming! A luncheon athletic eligibility. and alumnae. Presentations was held in the lounge of Hal¬ Sheryl was a three-year starter on SJC's were also given by Jane Ames, leck Center. Women who women's basketball team, serving as a co-cap- an alumni director; Louisa graduated in the early 70's tain her senior year. She graduated with a per¬ Monfort, lecturer in art; and were present and shared posi¬ fect 4.0 and a bachelor's degree in political sci¬ Marie Walsh '85. A luncheon tive comments about the SJC ence. was held in Core XI and the curriculum and small colleges. Earlier this year she was the first student presentations were made in The luncheon fostered fellow¬ from a Division II school to win the NCAA's the Snack Bar. ship among these women. A Walter J. Byers Postgraduate Scholarship display was prepared by stu¬ award. March dents Lisa Perez, Tracie Ma- Saint Joseph's College's women's Athletic tuga, and Donna Bossung in Department will receive a $5,000 donation from Bill Jennings, assistant pro¬ the window of the Bookstore. Champion. fessor of physical education, It depicted the clothing worn She is the daughter of Orville and Mary contacted alumnae who are indigenous to the years be¬ Klemme and is currently enrolled in the Uni¬ involved in support of sports tween 1973 and 1993, which versity of Notre Dame's Law School. CONTACT, Winter 1993 5 versity, an M.S. and a Ph.D. in Chico. He received his B.S. degree in business administra¬ biological chemistry from the tion and received a master of University of Michigan. New Faculty business administration from *********** California State University, Robert C. Pfaff has joined Chico. Albert Shannon, president¬ our faculty as associate profes¬ Robb G. Thiel became the elect, announced June 9 that he sor of chemistry. He was an band director July 1. He came has appointed Bob Garrity, associate professor of chemis¬ from Knox, Ind., where he was professor of philosophy, Eng¬ try since 1992 at the University director of instrumental music lish and former Academic of Nebraska, Omaha, and an 6-12 at Knox Community Dean, to sit as interim Vice assistant professor of chemis¬ Schools since October 1985. President for Academic Affairs try there from 1981-92. He has He has a bachelor of music for the 1993-94 academic year a B.A. degree with majors in education degree from the (or until an outside candidate chemistry and psychology University of Evansville and a is hired.) He took office July 1. from Augusta College, Rock master of secondary education ********** Island, Ill., an M.S. degree and from Indiana University, Father William Stang, a Ph.D. from the University of South Bend. C.PP.S., was appointed Oklahoma, Norman. Cheryl Wistrom was Chaplain of SJC and Assistant Gregory Seals joined the hired as an assistant professor to the President by Dr. Albert faculty as assistant professor of of chemistry. She has been an Shannon, President. The accounting/finance. From assistant professor of chemis¬ appointment was effective July January 1992 to the present he try at Notre Dame College of 1. Fr. Stang has also been has taught courses in corpo¬ Ohio since 1990. Cheryl has a named Chairman of the rate financial management at B.S. degree in bio chemistry Biology Department for the California State University, from Northern Michigan Uni¬ 1993-94 academic year. Parents' Weekend Parents' Council Meeting - Cebie Smith, director of alumni and parent relations and Mary Edwards, chairperson. Reception in Library Reception in Library 6 CONTACT, Winter 1993 1993-94 Men's Basketball Schedule Fall Sports Scores Available at Deadline are as Follows: Nov. 22 at Grand Valley State - 7:30 p.m. EST Nov. 26 at Indiana Wesleyan Tournament - 2 p.m. CST MEN'S CROSS COUNTRY: Nov. 27 at Indiana Wesleyan Tournament - 6 p.m. CST University of Southern Indiana Invitational 2-4 - 5th Taylor Invitational 5-11 - 8th Nov. 30 at Saint Francis (Ill.) - 7:30 p.m. CST Manchester Invitational 10-15 - 5th Dec. 2 ROSARY COLLEGE - 7:30 p.m. CST Illinois Benedictine Invitational 24-17-1 - 5th WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY: Dec. 6 at Purdue University-Calumet - 7 p.m. CST University of Southern Indiana Invitational 6-0 - 1st Dec. 8 HUNTINGTON COLLEGE - 7 p.m. CST Taylor Invitational - 3rd Manchester Invitational 21-3 - 2nd Dec. 18 at IUPU-Indianapolis - 3 p.m. EST Dlinois Benedictine Invitational 32-4 - 2nd Dec. 28 ASHLAND UNIVERSITY - 7:30 p.m. CST FOOTBALL: 0-4-1 Dec. 30 IUPU-FORT WAYNE - 7:30 p.m. CST Lost - Grand Valley State University 14-38 Tied - Northwood 13-13 Jan. 3 MARIAN COLLEGE - 7:30 p.m. CST Lost - Indianapolis 14-33 Lost - Saginaw Valley State 3-13 Jan. 6 at Kentucky Wesleyan - 7:30 p.m. CST Lost - Saint Francis (Ill.) 0-29 Jan. 8 at University of Southern Indiana - TBA MEN'S GOLF: Jan. 13 KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY - 7:30 p.m. CST Indianapolis Invite - Placed 12th SJC Invite - Placed 5th/8th Jan. 15 BELLARMINE - 7:30 p.m. CST GLVC Meet - SJC finished in 9th with a score of 958 Jan. 20 at Northern Kentucky University - TBA WOMEN'S GOLF: Dayton Invite - Placed 3rd out of 6 Jan. 22 at University of Indianapolis - TBA Franklin Invite - Placed 3rd out of 7 Jan. 29 at Lewis University - TBA Oakland City College - SJC 379, OCC 587 Dayton, Franklin - SJC 393, UD 369, FC 395 Feb. 3 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA - 7:30 p.m. CST MEN'S SOCCER: 4-8 Feb. 5 KENTUCKY WESLEYAN - 7:30 p.m. CST Won - Saint Xavier 6-1 Lost - University of Wisconsin-Parkside 0-8 Feb. 10 at Bellarmine - TBA Lost - IUPU-Indianapolis 0-2 Feb. 12 at Kentucky State University - 7:30 p.m. CST Lost - Alderson-Broadus 0-1 Lost - Transylvania 0-7 Feb. 17 UNIVERSITY OF INDIANAPOLIS - 7:30 p.m. CST Lost - National Louis 3-4 Feb. 19 NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY - 7:30 p.m. CST Won - Bellarmine 2-1 Lost - Northern Kentucky 1-3 Feb. 26 LEWIS UNIVERSITY - 7:30 p.m. CST Won - Saint Francis Ond.) 3-1 Won - Siena Heights 5-0 Mar. 3 at Ashland University - TBA Lost - IUPU-Fort Wayne 1-3 Mar. 5 at IUPU-Fort Wayne - TBA Lost - North Central 1-3 WOMEN'S SOCCER: 6-5-2 Lost - Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville 1-2 Lost - Missouri-St. Louis 1-2 1993-94 Women's Basketball Schedule Lost - University of Indiana 1-3 Won - Northeast Missouri State 3-1 Tied - University of Evansville 1-1 Tied - DePauw University 1-1 Nov. 23 at University of Wisconsin-Parkside - 5:30 p.m. CST Lost - Lewis University — Nov. 30 at IUPU-Indianapolis - 6 p.m. CST Won - Valparaiso University 2-0 Won - Bellarmine 3-1 Dec. 3 at Clarion - Bulldog Classic Won - Siena Heights 3-1 SJC vs. Lake Superior - 5 p.m. CST Lost - Regis vs. USAFA — Won - Regis University 1-0 Lewis vs. Ferris State - 7 p.m. CST Won - Trinity College 3-1 Dec. 4 at Clarion - Bulldog Classic WOMEN'S TENNIS: 10-4 Won - Olivet Nazarene 8-1 Consolation Game -12 p.m. CST Won - IUPU-Fort Wayne 5-4 Championship Game - 2 p.m. CST Won - Southern Indiana 7-2 Won - Lewis 7-2 Dec. 7 GRACE COLLEGE - 7 p.m. CST Won - Dayton 7-2 Dec. 10 INDIANA TECH - 7 p.m. CST Lost - Bellarmine 4-5 Lost - Indianapolis 3-6 Dec. 17 SAINT FRANCIS (IND.) - 7 p.m. CST Lost - Bradley 2-7 Won - Saint Francis Ond.) 8-1 Dec. 28 ASHLAND UNIVERSITY - 5:30 p.m. CST Won - Kentucky Wesleyan 7-2 Dec. 30 IUPU-FORT WAYNE - 5:30 p.m. CST Lost - DePauw 4-5 Won - Kentucky State 8-1 Jan. 6 at Kentucky Wesleyan - 5:15 p.m. CST Won - IUPU-Indianapolis 8-1 Jan. 8 at University of Southern Indiana - TBA Won - Northeastern Illinois 8-1 VOLLEYBALL: 8-14 Jan. 13 KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY - 5:30 p.m. CST Lost - Ashland 0-3 Jan. 15 BELLARMINE - 5:30 p.m. CST Won - NYTech 3-1 Lost - Gannon 0-3 Jan. 20 at Northern Kentucky University - 4:30 p.m. CST Lost - Lake Superior State 2-3 Jan. 22 at University of Indianapolis - TBA Lost - University of Wisconsin-Parkside 2-3 Won - DePauw 3-1 Jan. 25 UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-PARKSIDE - 7 p.m. CST Won - Purdue-Calumet 3-0 Jan. 27 IUPU-INDIANAPOLIS - 7 p.m. CST Won - Franklin 3-1 Won - St. Xavier 3-0 Jan. 29 at Lewis University - TBA Lost - University of Southern Indiana 1-3 Feb. 3 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA - 5:30 p.m. CST Lost - Kentucky Wesleyan 1-3 Lost - Lewis 0-3 Feb. 5 KENTUCKY WESLEYAN - 5:30 p.m. CST Lost - Saint Francis (Ill.) 0-3 Won - Judson College 3-1 Feb. 10 at Bellarmine - TBA Won - Goshen College 3-2 Feb. 12 at Kentucky State University - TBA Won - DePauw 3-0 Lost - Saint Francis (Ill.) 1-3 Feb. 17 UNIVERSITY OF INDIANAPOLIS - 5:30 p.m. CST Lost - Grand Valley State 1-3 Feb. 19 NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY - 5:30 p.m. CST Lost - Lewis 0-3 Lost - Northern Kentucky 0-3 Feb. 26 LEWIS UNIVERSITY - 5:30 p.m. CST Lost - Indianapolis 1-3 Mar. 3 at Ashland University - TBA Lost - St. Xavier 1-3 Mar. 5 at IUPU-Fort Wayne - TBA CONTACT, Winter 1993 7 8 CONTACT, Winter 1993 I SJC Alumni King and Queen - Frank Fergus accepting for son, Sean *94, and Shanan Foster '94. S 1 C A l u m n i Class of 1943 (left to right): John Feicht and Paul Mainzer. Most Valuable Player - Mike Balog '95. CONTACT, Winter 1993 9 Chapter Notes -Chicago- was an enormous success. First came the intrasquad foot¬ Saturday, August 14 was ball game with alumni, parents the annual Chicago Alumni and friends invited to attend. Picnic. Planned and organized Next came a cookout for the by Bill McGuire '66 with as¬ teams and their families and sistance from chili maker Tom alumni at Lake Banet. Some O'Brien '69 and brat cooker 400 alumni, parents, players Ted Scudder '75, the event and coaches attended. Puma was its usual success. Attend¬ Pigskin T-shirts were given to ing were: Jim Righeimer '54, the teams and the teams Michael Vallone '60, Maureen proudly and robustly sang the and Richard Hanson '63 with Puma Fight Song after a pep guests Kyle and Pat, Linda talk from President Shannon. McGuire with children Mi¬ chael and Peter, Arlene and Tom Reid '66, Jean and Bill -South Bend- Dorgan '69, Bridget and Chicago - (left to right): Ted Scudder 15 and Rich¬ Tommy O'Brien, Marie and ard Hanson '63. Jim Pacetti '69, Judy and Joe Braces Bar and Grill in Smith '69, Laura and Tom Mishawaka was the setting for Madison '70 with children Jo¬ a Puma Time gathering of seph and Anne Marie, Mary alumni and friends. The Schueren '75, Ted Scudder Thursday, August 12th event '75, Judith and Leo Cisco '77, was organized by Mary with guests Christopher and Dlugosz Krisch '81 and Rita David, Diane Jacob '78, Susan Giel Reust '81. Attending Dybalski '84, Marie Adams were: Rita and C.T. "Pat" '88, George and Sharry Kuehn Ormsby '49, Bev and Bob Murawski '89, Marie Anstett Ramesh '61, Marilyn and Bob '90. Driving up from Saint Jo¬ Imbur '63, Tom Kuhar '64, seph's were Chris Beschnett, Richard Lauer '70, Bob Buck- director of career planning and ley '71, David Marzke '78, placement, with guest Art John Krisch '80, Dave Bor¬ Keith; President Shannon and mann '82, Eileen Bormann '83, Cebie Smith. Maryann and Tim Budzielek South Bend - (left to right): Thomas Fanvell '88, Next year's picnic will be '84, Penny Barnes and Tom Penny Barnes, and Mary Dlugosz Krisch '81. planned by Jim Righeimer and Farwell '88, Matthew Gacek Judith and Leo Cisco. Check '89, Laurel Snyder-Gacek '90, your summer mail for the date Michelle Heck '93, DeLea of this July event. Johnson '93, Kristin Rice '93. Also, Mary J. Loranger, Steve Louisa, and Jason Roeder, -Rensselaer- friends of Saint Joe. Attending from Saint Joe were Brian The first Puma Pigskin Studebaker '92, assistant di¬ Classic Preview was held on rector, admissions and ARC Saturday, August 28,1993. coordinator; Professors Phyllis Organized by Jim Righeimer and Ralph Cappuccilli '47; '54 and co-sponsored by the Jennifer Haberkom, director of Alumni Association and the student activities and Cebie football department, the event Smith. South Bend - (left to right): Eileen Bormann '83, Dave Bormann '82, Tim Budzielek '84, and Maryann Budzielek. 10 CONTACT, Winter 1993