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SEMINARY

St. Francis Seminary is located onthe northeast end of the USD campus. Within this community are thirty men preparing for the Catholic priesthood. The seminary provides an environ­ ment where these men can discern a vocation to the priest­ hood. Theseminarian's daily schedule involves: Mass, commu­ nity prayer, classes and various apostolic works in the diocese. Seminarians are involved in Campus Ministry, the Associated Student Body and many other campus activities. These activi­ ties aid the seminarians in dealing with people and working in a university community. 1st ROW L to R: Joe Bernens, Robert Soto, Brian Hartig, Chip Schneider, Don Prisby, RickVilla. 2ndROW L to R: Tommie Jennings (T.J.), Rod Valdivia, Gene Bordson, Dave Noel, Steve Callahan, John Page, Fr. Bill Early, Skip Marquez. 3rd ROWL to R: Mike Bonetto, Jim Wieme, Pete Barnes, John Dolan, Ken Camarillo. 4th ROW L to R: Eric Dixon, Muffy Hart, Cyril Elavin, Todd Salzman, Joe Masar, Mike Shecora, Jeff Stei- chen, Mike Papin, Mike Durka.

SIGMA PI

Though only in existence at USD since March, the Sigma P fraternity has established itself asan activegroup committed to leadership and enthusiasm. As a starting colony, this chap­ ter had the largestpledge class of the Nation. They sponsored events suchas the Halloween Bash, JazzDay at the Bay, as well as organizing an escort service at night oncampus. They have also begun organizing a little sisterprogram. 1st ROW L to R: Frank Callahan, Mike Davis, Joe Holmes, Patrick vonTscharner, Treak Tasker, Doug Fernandez, Chaz Abdi, Michael W. "Maguba", Tom Burns, Matt DeLine,Matt Sheahan, Bill Otto, JohnBelansky. 2nd ROW L to R:Danny Conners, Shawn O'Hearn, Tom Ash, T-Baba, Tony Samoniego, John Capetta, Stuart Clark, Todd Adams, Bob Vacchi, Brian Ross, John Kownacki, Guy Swanger. 3rd ROW L to R: Dart, Zeep,Mike Lie,Dean Markus, MikeWehan, "Swooper", Kenny Baber, Marco Alessio,CArl Nazzaro, Whitley Collins. 4th ROW L to R: Dantana, Thumper Johnson, Stan Lathrop, Henry Blake, Woody Schloemer, Scoot­ er McKay, Dave Hall, Kiha Tirrell, Dante Soriawello, Joe Durnford, Mike Pappas, Jim McNamee, Mike Still, Jim Klauer, "Bonz". SPANISH CLUB The purpose ofthe SpanishClub isto familiarize the stu­ dents with the languageand culture of the Spanishspeaking people. The meetings also provide an atmosphere in which it is easy to meet new friends and enjoy group experiences. The events organized by the clubthis yearhave included perfor­ mances by a Spanish pianist and poet, visits to an orphanage in Tecate, trips to Tijuana and Puerto Nuevo, and the traditional Mexican Posada at Christmas. Tutoring has been made avail­ able to studentsat alllevels. 1st L-R: Mercedes Albers, JesusJose Bautista, Willie Dieck, Guo Lai Khoo, Jan Alexander. 2nd L-R: Martha Flores, Karen Schechtel, AmeyIvey, FloraGonzalez, Liliam Munoz, Isabel Hon. 3rd L-R: Adriana Diaz Rivera, Brenda Otto, Julie Ran­ dolph, LindaCowperthwaite, Jeanette Heidelman, Dominick Lane. NOT PICTURED: Santiago Gonzalez.

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