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VOLUME 15, NUMBER 1 MAR1ST COLLEGE, POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK 12601 SEPTEMBER 18; 1975

Mounds of dirt have become a familiar sight on campus as seen here in front of Champagnat parking lot. (Circle photo by Gene Heimers).

Ground Improvements Begin ByKenHealy

Most people have probably noticed all the excavation work going on around the campus. Most of this work is being done to comply with - a Poughkeepsie town code having to do with sewage and storm pipes.

Presently the pipe system consists of a pump that is carrying both rainfall and' sewage to the sewage plant. This keeps the pumps running even when there are no students on campus. Rain water is being pumped unnecessarily into the sewage system when it could just as easily be carried down to the river. Not only is it unneccessary for rain water to be pumped into the sewage system, but, the silt and other objects picked up by the rain water are harmfull to the pipes and pumps. The pipelines being constructed would form

two new systems seperating the sewage from the rainwater. The sewage being pumped to the sewage plant and the rain, water would be carried to the river.

.; This project when completed, will aliviate the flood problems around the campus most notably on the mall in front of Cham­pagnat Hall and the parking lot by Donnelly Hall.

According to Mr. Anthony Campilii, the Business Manager other benefits that have been derived from the pipeline con­struction are the paving of the parking lot next to Champagnat and new lights and electrical work for the football scoreboard, so that both facilities will work more efficiently.

Work is expected to continue next summer but no definite timetable has been set.

Mr. Campilii alluded to financing, the weather, and labor

as variables that would influence the completion oi the project.

Labor problems have plagued the work schedule during much of the summer. The disagreements were over the use of non - union labor on some of the work. The work is being done by Marist-employees not because of a lack of faith in union labor but because it was felt that the work could be done as well and less expensively if Marist employees did the work.

The various improvements being made are being paid for the the McCann Foundation. Any defacing of the grounds is being repaired so when work is com­pleted the appearance will be the same if not better.

Marist College is planning other projects after the sewer lines are completed and as soon as the funding for these projects is approved, work will begin.

Zuccarello Heads Administrative Changes

ByTinalraca

The Marist College ad­ministration is characterized this year by several changes in rank and titter The administrative configuration, consisting of divisions termed "levels" of responsibility has been reorganized. Level I is the executive level. Internal shifts that have occurred,in Level I include the naming of Dr. Zuc­carello as Academic Dean, Edward Wafers as Vice President as well as Dean of Special College Programs, and the retirement of John Dougherty as Director of Development. Internal shifts in Level II include the promotion and naming of David Flynn as Associate Dean of Admissions, Kevin Carolan as Director of Computing and In­stitutional Planning, Cagle Moore as Counseling Center Director; Fred Lambert as Assistant Dean for Student Services, Dr. Margaret Olson as Assistant Dean for Special College Programs,- and Gerard

Cox continues as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.

These promotions are ac­companied by. an increase in responsibility. Edward Waters, who has been named Vice President will be required to act as President when President Foy is absent or unable to act. He is also required to act as coor­dinator of the internal executive management group, and is given the authority to sign contracts of the college up to fifty thousand dollars. David Flynn as Associate Dean of Admissions is respon­sible for recruiting new students and the admission of graduate students. Kevin Carolan will be responsible for the supervision and development of the computer center. He will, be trying to develop closer ties between the academic community and the computer center. Cagle Moore, Counseling Center Director and Fred Lambert, Assistant Dean for Student Services take on more responsibility in their respective areas since they have been promoted to- Level II. Dr.

Margaret Olson as Assistant Dean for Special College Programs acquires more" responsibility and reports to Dean Waters. Dr. Olson also supervises the Poughkeepsie College Center and drafts grant proposals. Dean Cox continues as Associate Dean for'. Academic Affairs this year on a fiiU time basis. His new responsibilities include trying to develop closer ties with all of the activities and services provided by student personel. He will also be involved in assisting irf'the coordination of the Internship Program at Marist.

The purpose of these changes is to meet the administration needs of the college at this time.-

President Foy suggests that the changes involve more people in upper level administration. There is more involvement by managers to act directly with executives in institutional long -range planning and policy fc mutation.

Continued on Page 2

Group Initiates Temporary Gov't

ByGigiBirdas

Four Marist students have attempted to organize a tem­porary governing system to satisy the immediate needs of the student body.

In April of last year a new student government constitution was presented to the student body. The student body voted it down. As a result, student government elections under the old constitution were not held. Appointments to the financial board and to the Judicial Board were not made.

To answer the present need for a student governing structure the following students have organized, in an effort to achieve a solution: Goldie Komis, Chief Justice; Chip" Ermish, former vice president of student government; Brian Morgan, former treasurer of student government; Kathy Manning, president of the College Union Board.

Presently, two basic problems face the student body, the ab­sence of a financial board and the absence of a Judicial Board. A financial board is needed for the

.allocation of funds. All clubs and organizations on campus which are entitled to these funds require

them to operate. A judicial board is needed to handle discipline disputes and all other matters of a judicial nature which involve students.

In a letter to the student body, the four students will make public their solution, which is two - fold: First, a financial board will be created. It will consist of former members and newly chosen people. They feel without a financial board, clubs and organizations will be unable to function properly. Secondly, a judicial board will be established through appointments of judges by the Chief Justice. The judicial board functions to give students a right to appeal in a court con­sisting of fellow students.

The letter will make clear that this solution is "by no means a permanent structure." A deadline for the establishment of a new constitution has been set for late October. Before then the constitution which was voted down will be reviewed and rewritten where necessary.

Goldie Komis, Chip Ermish, Brian Morgan and Kathy Man­ning feel their solution "provides the basic needs for students in as efficient a system as possible." Copies of this letter will be made available to the student body.

Circle Staff Changes

Miss Julie Schott and Mr. David Livshin have been named as Co-editors of the CIRCLE. That announcement has been made by Gregory Conocchioli and, Irene Ross, former Co-editors of the campus weekly. The two new editors will begin their appointments with this week's issue of the CIRCLE.

The two were named to their respective positions last May after Miss Ross announced she would leave her position in order to devote full time to her position as the coordinator of the Student Advisors program. At that time Mr. Conocchioli was named as editor of the weekly with Julie and . Dave serving as his Associate editors. He has since left his position to represent Marist College as a student intern under the Education Ad­ministration program which is under the supervision of the Admission's Office. He will, however, remain on the staff as an editorial consultant. '.

Julie, a senior Communication Arts Major has been one of the CIRCLE'S major contributors for the past two years. Her work as a feature writer, news reporter, along with her assistance with layout has earned her this position with the weekly.

Dave, a junior Communication Arts major has also been a staff reporter for the pa'per and has also been affiliated with the, Poughkeepsie Journal as a photographer for the past four years. His photography has also appeared in several national magazines, among them People magazine.

Both Dave and Julie will be in charge of the general operations of the paper, however Dave's major concern will be to oversee photography for the paper.

The other staff changes include the naming of Miss Joan Mc-Dermott and Mr. Brian Morgan as business and advertising managers respectively.

Mr. Fred Ashley and Mr. Warren (Chip) Ermish will serve on the staff as Photography editors.

Mr. Thomas McTernan whose weekly column "High on Sports" appeared last year has been named as the Sports editor.

Miss Marybeth Pfeiffer a member of last year's layout staff will serve the paper this year as layout editor.

The Campus Ministry Team under the supervision of Rev. Rhys Williams will be replacing Father Leo Gallant's Code 99 dolumn with a team effort each week. The office of counseling services will also be heading a bi­weekly column.

Along with the regular news stories of the Marist College campus .and features, the' CIR­CLE will also be reprinting news stories from the College Press Service, and the College Press Service's CON - PRO column:, a column of consumer protection news for students. The CIRCLE has also subscribed this year to both a cartoon and crossword puzzle service in its attempt to offer something for each Marist student.

« & 0* THE CIRCLE The Marist College CIRCLE Is the weekly newspaper of Hie students of Marlst

College and Is published throughout the school year exclusive of vacation periods by the Southern Dutchess News Agency, Wapplngers, New York.

SEPTEMBER 18,1975

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David Livshin Julie Schott

Gregory Conocchioli Fred Ashley Chip Ermish

fToinMcTernan Mary Beth Pfeiffer

JoanMcDermott Brian Morgan Larry Striegel

Co-editors

Editorial Consultant Photography Editor Assistant Photography Editor Sports Editor „ Layout Editor Business Manager Advertising Manager Distribution Manager

Staff

Ernie Arico, Gigi Birdas, Rich Burke, Bill Bozzone, Daniel Dromm, Janice Colleran, Ken Healy, Gene Heimers, Tom Hudak, Tina Traca, Jack McCutcheon, Mike O'Shea, John Reilly, Ed Rubeo, John Van Dervoort, Larry Striegel.

Letters To The Editors Student Government Last April, a group of students

attempted to re - write a student government constitution that they felt was obsolete and no longer operating effectively. The new constitution was, un­fortunately, voted down. As a result, student government elections for new officers under the old constitution were not held. Appointments to the financial board, judicial board and various student occupied positions on campus, were not made.

To answer the need for some of the basic necessities that are provided by student government, four students have organized to attempt a temporary solution. These four students, Chryseula Komis, chief justice of the judicial board, Chip Ermish, former Student Government vice - president, Brian Morgan, for­mer Student Government treasurer and Kathy Manning, College Union Board president have attempted to solve the two basic problems of no financial board or judicial board as easily

Symposium Dear Colleague:

I am pleased to announce that this year's Symposium on the Era of the New Deal, sponsored by the College in association with the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, will take place on Saturday, October 4, 1975. The theme of this year's meeting, "F.D.R., The New Deal and The American Economy" has both contemporary as well as historic

SAC Openings The SAC has several openings

for conscientious and academical ly . concerned students. The SAC provides leadership in the pursuit of the academic objectives of the student body and establishes firm lines of communication between each individual academic department and the student body for curricular growth and

CHANGES From 1

The promotions and changes were- decided in a series of executive meetings and discussions. Each year, the ad­ministration re - evaluates its scheme to see if it needs to be

jreadjusted to better fit--'the college's growing needs. These changes reflect the ad­ministration's decision to try to work harder for a more effective scheme.

as possible. We are attempting to adhere to the present constitution as closely as possible. In some cases, as in approval of the president or policy board, this is impossible.

In any case we will attempt the following things: a)_ create a financial board for theaUocation of funds in the quickest easiest, way possible. The financial board will consist of former members and two people chosen from names submitted by individuals to represent the commuters and residents. If this is not done all clubs and organizations on campus entitled to funds will be unable to operate. If a financial board is not organized now, all clubs and organizations will have to wait until a new constitution is voted in or elections for officers and a new policy board are held. These elections may take until the end of the semester.

b.) Create a judicial board through appointment of judgesjay the chief justice. The students need a board to handle discipline disputes and all other matters of a judicial nature, pretaining to students. Not to have such a

importance. The main speaker will be

Eugene '.- V. Rostow, Sterling Professor of Law and Economics of the Yale University Law School. In the afternoon there will be a panel discussion moderated by John J. Griffin of Marist College. The panelists will be William J. Barber of Wesleyan University, Robert B. <'arson of Oneonta and Ellis W. Hawley of Iowa University. The program will begin at 9:45 a.m. with Coffee and Registration in the Gallery

system would be completely unfair to all students.

The appointments being made are temporary. The system will operate only until a new con­stitution is voted on by the student body ̂ and a permanent government established. The four students organizing this temporary governance system do so in order that student funds can be distributed for student use and that students can retain their right of appeal to a court of their peers. It is by no means a per­manent structure.

We have set a deadline for the establishment of a new gover­nance structure. The constitution which was voted down will be reviewed, rewritten where necessary and a permanent governance structure established by late October. Meanwhile, we will try to provide the basic needs for students in as efficient a system as possible.

Kathy Manning, President, CUB; Chrysoula Komis, Chief Justice; Chip Ermish, Former Vice - president of Student Govt.; Brian Morgan, Former treasurer of student Government.

Lounge of Champagnat. The days program is open to the public at no cost. Reservations for the luncheon, which will be $2.75 per person should be made on or before September 30th.

I believe that this year's program will be an outstanding one and I hope that you can be with us. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely, Vincent L. Toscano

development. Membership is open to the entire Marist College student body. Underclassmen are especially urged to seek mem­bership on one of Marist's most important and active com­mittees. The following depart­ments have positions available: American Studies, one; Philosophy, two; Psychology, two; Mathematics, three; Modern Languages, two; Religious Studies, two; Natural Sciences, one; UYA, one;

Teacher Education, one; Special Education, one.

Interested students must have a letter of recommendation written by their department chairman, to be submitted for approval by SAC chairman, Jim. VaUarelli. This must be done before Friday, September 26th. If there are any questions, please contact Jim VaUarelli, PO s-99, or room 219 Sheahan House, 454-9513.

Welcome Back The Circle would like to welcome back aU returning faculty.staff

and students and especiaUy the addition of 500 new freshmen making up the largest freshman class in the history of Marist CoUege.

We are pleased to see that the freshmen are getting involved in campus activities and we hope they wiU continue to contribute and wiU set an example for the rest of the student body.

This yearthe Circle wiU strive to be an entertaining paper, as weU as informative. We expect within a few weeks to complete our "new look" which we hope wiU be a refreshing change. However, we can't do it aU alone. We need your ideas and any_contributions you would like to make would be welcomed and appreciated. Our office is open every Monday and Tuesday night between 7 -10. It is located in the campus center Rm. 268, and our post office box is C-857.

If you can't come to the of f ice please contact Julie Schott, L217 or David Livshin P.O. Box C581.

Policy Statement

I. The editorial Board consists of Co^Editors, Associated Editor, Layout Editor and Photography Editor. The CIRCLE will interpret issues as we see them. For partiaUty to be shown to any individual, group, or organization the CIRCLE would negate its position as a newspaper for the entire coUege community. .

II. To represent the entire Marist view, there is a need for the CIRCLE to be independent of aU governing bodies, both ad­ministrative and student.

III. All articles submitted to the Editors from those parties outside of the CIRCLE staff must be of reasonable length, 2-3 type written pages doubled spaced. Deadline for copy is at 5 P.M. Monday evening. - •" ,

We, the editors reserve the right to edit anything submitted for reasons of length and clarity.

If groups or organizations would like news items of events to be covered, please inform the Editors, CIRCLE reporters will be sent to the event. (Notice of event one week prior to the scheduled event.)

A. AU letters to the Editors must be signed. However, names wiU be withheld upon request/and requests for confidentiality wiU be honored.

Bv. Any article submitted to the CIRCLE containing personal opinion along with fact wiU be; treated as aletter or commentary^ subject to editorial approval.

IV. Advertising inquiries should be directed to the Advertising Manager, campus maU.

V. Announcements must be submitted from the originating organization or office sponsoring them. The CIRCLE will not quote admission prices in announcements; AU announcements must be typed.

The Editorial Policy of the CIRCLE is determined by the majority vote of the editors and is in ho way subject to the Ad­ministration or Student Government of this coUege.

Announcements The Office of Career Development has announced a Com­

munications Career Day scheduled for early December. Larry Snyder has requested that those interested in working on the program contact him personaUy in the Counseling Center. You do not have to be in Communications to participate.

Princeton, New Jersey, September 8. Students completing teacher preparation programs may take the National Teacher Examinations on any of the three different test dates announced today by Educational Testing Service, a nonprofit, educational organization which prepares and administers this testing program. New dates for the testing of prospective teachers are: November 8,1975," February 21, 1976, and July 17, 1976. The tests wiU be given at nearly 400 locations throughout the United States, ETS said.

The Marist CoUege Chapel wiU again provide for the Marist com­munity daUy services. Masses .will be offered Monday through Thursday at 12 noon, and Scripture Services wUl be held Monday through Friday evenings at 5:10. On weekends, Mass wUl be celebrated on Saturday nights at 6:15 and also on Sunday mornings at 11:00. The Rev. Richard LaMorte, a Catholic priest from the Holy

-Cross campus in Rhinecliff, New York, has volunteered his time to offer the services on a regular basis for Marist CoUege."

The Campus Ministry has cordiaUy invited the Marist community to "a free open house at the Fireside Lounge, Champagnat HaU on Tuesday night, September 23rd, from 9 to 12 o'clock. Bread, wine and cheese-will be served, entertainment wiU be provided by Enuly George and Gonzalo Quintana; faculty members of John. Jay High School and folksingers who specialize in folk music of aU nations. Mr. Quintana produces a Spanish language-program on WBNR, a Beacon radio station. Mrs. George has recorded a record of French folksongs which wiU soon be released by "Folkways." The open house is planned to give the Campus Ministry an opportunity to explain its program and to enable the college community to provide information as to what religious activities they would like to see on campus in the future.

SEPTEMBER 18,1975 THE CIRCLE PAGE 3

Scholarships Awarded The foUowing students are

recipients of a Room Scholarship Award for the 1975 - 76 academic year: John Boyle, Christine Bryant, Kevin Cavanagh, Joseph Dempsey (first semester only), Patrick Hickey, James Honan (first semester only), Barbara KeUy, Kathleen Manning, Lynn Ruggiero.

These students were selected from 33 applicants. The award was based upon the criteria of financial need, academic stan­ding of at least a 2.5 cumulative index, and significant positive contributions to the residence halls. . The recipients were chosen by the Room Scholarship Committee which was comprised of Gerard Cox, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Frederick Lambert, Director of Campus Life, and Gerald KeUy, Director of Financial Aid.

This committee is an interim committee. This committee will

be enlarged in order to have representation of the student body. - The procedures which were foUowed in the above selection were as foUows: 1) the student filed with the Financial Aid Of­fice for the Room Scholarship -the necessary paper - work is the submission of an Application for Financial Aid and a Financial Statement. 2) Financial Aid Office contacted the Housemasters for an evaluation of applicants from their per­spective residence hall (Mr. Lambert evaluated applicants from Gregory House) the com­mittee met twice this summer, June 30 and August 12, to con­sider the applicants. 3) aU ap-pUcants were notified whether or not they were awarded the Room Scholarship. If .a student applied and did not receive a reply, it may be due either to an in­complete appUcation or a "hold" has been made on a decision until

other projected financial aids came in for a student.

The amount of the Room Scholarship Award is $590 ($295 if a student received the award for only one semester). The only provision for the award is that the recipient continue his - her residence in a Marist College residence facUity for the 1975 - 76 academic year.

Just as the committee will be revamped in order to have student representation, so too will the procedures be revamped in order-to have student par­ticipation in the evaluation of the applicants prior to the com­mittee's deliberations.

Room Scholarships are not un -limited. However, students, who think they are deserving of consideration, should not hesitate to place their request at the Financial Aid Office.

Congratulations to the above -named students!

Important Notice The foUowing is a listing of important dates for aU student

employees reference payroU time sheets and check issuance:

Payroll Period

9-19-75 9-20-10-17-75 10-18-11-14-75 11-15-12-12-75 12-13-12-31-75

Date time sheets due in Financial Aid Office

3 weeks 9-19-75 4 weeks 10-17-75 4 weeks 11-14-75 4 weeks 12-12-75

1Vz weeks 12-31-75

Checks Issued

9-26-75 10-24-75 11-21-75 12-19-75

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There wiU be no f̂ormal notification that time sheets are due on a particular date. This notice is for that purpose. It is ex­tremely important that you note that aU student time sheets (either regular coUege and-or coUege work study) be submitted to the financial aid office on the prescribed dates. Be sure that' hours are summarized and calculated, and that time sheets are duly signed by you (as well as the department to be charged).

Any student who has not previously worked for the coUege is reminded to sign W-4 tax withholding statement prior to the submission of time sheets. This tax withholding statement is the only way the computer can be activated to issue checks for new employees.

Gallant Leaves Marist By Daniel Dromm

Father Leo GaUant, chaplain at Marist since 1970, formally resigned from his post during the early part of the summer. In a letter to Linus Foy, Father GaUant stated such reasons as his "desire to live in community" and work in the "inner city" as his basic reasons for resigning.

Elaborating on the subject Father GaUant said, "Marist had a lot to offer. It was an ideal situation. I. was truely leading a prayerful Ufe due to the students interest in the mass and other reUgious, activities.". However Father GaUant did mention that a certain amount of loneliness accompanied his job. "I lived in a community most of my life. Without other reUgious to share my experiences with, life became a bit lonely. I had the urge to Uve among men with supportive ideas and simular directions. The students were great but there is a difference."

Furthermore, Father Gallant

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This is particularly important for Father since heonly receives room and board as chaplain for the Marist Brothers. Most of Father GaUant's work is as a freelancer, he receives no pay. "I'm' particularly interested in working among the gay com­munity, saying masses, at­tending prayer meetings and getting out on the streets of New York to help bring the message of Christ to gay women and men. For so long gays have been locked out of our religious tradition. I am totaUy dedicated to helping gay people achieve

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Booters Optimistic by Thomas Mc Ternan

Veteran Marist soccer coacji Howard Goldman believes that the Red Foxes will open their 1975 schedule Wednesday with potentially its best team ever. However, pre-season injuries and an untested defense could prevent the team from improving last fall's 8-4-2 record which was good for second place in the CACC and an ECAC post-season tourney bid.

Goldman, in his 13th season as head coach, said, "We're very offensive-minded. Our line is solid and they'll score goals." But, he added, "I hope we can stop the other, team from scoring."

The offense will again be centered by an Italian native. Last year Ludovico Aprigliano was the team's most exciting player and second leading scorer. With Vito studying abroad this semester, freshman Fermino Naitza emerged as the center-forward. His twin brother, Zanone, figures to be a starter in the midfield. Both are from Mt. St. Michael H.S. in the Bronx.

Fermino will play between holdovers sophomore John Metzger and senior Al Robinson. Sophomore Gino DeMartino is expected to be the first line substitute, while soph Herman Rodriguez and freshman Scott Augustine will also see time up front. Another lineman, Ralph Napolitano will spend his entire junior year on the sidelines after breaking his leg.

The midfield appears" to be well-set with returnees John McGraw and Tim Trotta along with Zenone Naitza. .McGraw, a junior, and Trotta, a senior, were both selected to the conference all-star squad last year. McGraw led the team in scoring and was tied for the conference lead as well. Neither played much in the 3-1 scrimmage loss to Dutchess CC last Wednesday, but both figure to be ready for the opener.

.Other midfield candidates include sophomore Dan Wakely and freshmen Russell Beckley (Valhalla), Steve Obryne (St. Pius X) and Matthew Torrey (Bellefontaine).

The big question mark and possibly the key to the season will

be in the backfield, where only Jim Titone returns from last year's contingent. A CACC all-star in 1974, Titone is a very dependable performer and will be called on to provide leadership in an inexperienced backfield. Junior Kevin McGhee, freshmen Scott Roechlein (J.W. Young), Lucious Bonneson (Columbia) and Charles Blum (Coleman) will battle for the other fullback positions.

Other defensive subs will be senior Roger Courtois, junior John Covell and freshman Gustavo Beltra (Poughkeepsie).

Goaltending duties will again be divided between juniors Jay Metzger and Biff Daino. Gold­man declared, "Both are very good. It's really a tossup although right now I would go with Jay."

Top Red Fox opponents include Western Conn. St., Kings (N.Y.), Kings Point, R.P.I., and defen­ding CACC champ Nyack. After meeting the alumni in an exhibition Saturday (Leonidoff Field -1 p.m.) Marist will open the regular season at home against New Paltz Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 3:30 p.m.

Welcome back to a new year at Marist and to a new sports season as well. Last year for the first time, all teams at Marist com­piled winning records. Whether they can duplicate that feat is anyone's guess, but I'm sure that you'll find the upcoming sports events just as enjoyable and exciting as ever.

As sports editor of THE CIR­CLE, I will try to keep you ahead of the game with the latest news of the Marist sports scene.

Any sports items of general interest for this page should be sent to me through Campus Mail Box S-49.

THE BIRTH OF A LEAGUE

The new Met-8 Football Con­ference opened its initial season with a press.luncheon at Pace University's Manhattan campus last Thursday. Representatives from all eight schools attended and spoke their views of the sport. The eight schools in the new league are Marist,

after the season ends with the Met Bowl November 24.

I N T R A M U R A L A N ­NOUNCEMENT

Due to a lack of entries, the deadline to submit rosters for the Intramural volleyball and touch football tournaments has been extended to Monday, September 22.

Rosters may be picked up outside Room 319 Fontaine and should be returned there.

NOTES FROM THE SPORTS -DESK:

Just ran across an article in the Binghamton Press which reported that a new state record has been set for the 24-hour mile relay marathon. Ten "Triple Cities" runners covered 270 miles at Binghamton's MacArthur Field to eclipse the previous mark by 8 miles. Last spring, if you'll recall, seven runners here ran 160 miles in 19 hours to raise

High On Sports by Thomas Mc Ternan

Football Opens Sunday by Thomas Mc Ternan

A new chapter in club football history will begin Sunday when the Met-8 Football Conference makes its debut with the Marist-Manhattan battle on Leonidoff Field at 1:30 p.m.

While the Vikings will be ob­viously proud in playing in the historic game,, they know it'll take more than pride to continue their long record of success in the sport while members of the Eastern Collegiate Club Football Conference.

Their immediate task will be that of replacing their three key offensive players of 1974 -quarterback Ed Bonnett, fullback Nigel Davis and split end Tim Murphy. Their strong play sparked Marist to a 6-2 record during the regular season and a 16-13 victory over Pace in the Empire Bowl. They set every record that exists in club football and were selected to the NCSA All-American team last year.

Two newcomers, Phil Colangelo and Bryan Hilliker, are contending for the quar­

terback role. As of press time, no starter has been named by coach Ron Levine.

"There is no comparison here -to Bonnett," Levine stated. "But these boys have good potential. We'll just have to be more careful until they develop." Their ( primary targets should be Ron" Glacklin and Kevin Gallagher at tight.ends and Jim Van Vooris at wide receiver.

The running game should be strong with returnees Bill Brisson and co-captain Nick Mancuso along with newcomers Dave Pilon and Mike Altomare. The only question here is whether the line can open up the holes for them. Bill Kistner and Bob Cunningham are the key men.

The defense was also hurt by player losses, notably All-American safety Bill Pitcairn, defensive backs Mike Ignaffo and Sheldon Davis, and tackles Marty Terwilliger and Paul Steinborn. Yet, despite this, Levine feels that the defense is the team's strong unit.

"The linebackers and defen­sive ends are experienced and do

their job well. They are the strong positions in the defense," he said, referring to linebackers Cunningham, Jim Pagano and Ron Clarke and defensive ends Mike Schlitte and Bill Dunn.

This might sound like a rebuilding club but Levine has no hangups. "We have a lot of talent which can be realized this year. We must stay healthy as we are thin at almost every position. If we stay healthy I think we can get the job done and have a good season."

Levine, in his tenth, year as head coach at Marist, has compiled a 57 - 25 -1 record over that span, including the ECCFC championship in 1972. His teams have been ranked in the NCSA top ten in each of the last six years. His biggest challenge may yet come.

Manhattan was 0-8 a year ago but Levine. cautions,- "In club football you can never go by the record of the previous year. The personnel changes so drastically." It's easy to see what he meant by that.

Manhattan, Concordia, Farleigh Dickinson, Brooklyn, St. John's, Iona and Pace.

The eight schools have joined together in the pursuit of inter­collegiate football on a level where amateurism and integrity are important and costs are kept at a minimum. No scholarships are allowed and the average team budget is about $8000. In contrast, a recent article in Sports Illustrated estimated the budget of several major universities at over $1 million.

Peter Finnerty, athletic director at Pace and president of the. league, said, "Other schools that are thinking of dropping their football program might think of managing it this way. There are no expenses."

Ron Levine, the only head coach Marist has ever had, ad­ded, "This league is based on playing football as a sport, not a business."

John Blass, new head coach at Iona, liked the format of the league. "It creates rivalry and brings football back to the metropolitan area where the outstanding players can receive the publicity they deserve."

During the season a player-of-the-week award will be presented leading to an all-conference squad selected by the coaches

Strong Season For Cross Country The Marist Running Red

Foxes, backed by Fred Kolthay's record-setting second place finish, came in a fifth place in the fourth annual Glassboro In­vitational Saturday. Marist scored 99 points and just missed fourth place by one point, and missed third place trophy honors by only 11 points. Keene State, a new entry to the meet and the defending New England cross

. country champions, showed their massive strength with cham­pionship honors and 33 points, far outclassing second place Frostburg State from Maryland, who had 79 points. Keene State runners captured 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th as well as 15th place, for five runners in the top fifteen. Host Glassboro State was third with 88 points, while defending champion Fairleigh Dickinson, with their entire 1974 cham­pionship team back, could only manage fourth place in the tough field with 98 points. \

Fred Kolthay set Marist .records for best time and rank in the meet as he captured an in­dividual plaque for. Marist with his second place finish and 25:18 clocking. Marist had three runners' just miss out on the in­

dividual plaques which were awarded to the top twenty run­ners as freshman Tom Luke was 21st in 26:18, one minute behind Kolthay, junior Brian Costine was 22nd in 26:19, and freshman Bob Coufal was 23rd in 26:20. Ric Bond, another freshman, com­pleted Marist's scoring with a 26:47 clocking good for 31st place. Marist also had the "sickness bug",plague Mark Forlow during the race as both he and Steve Van Keuren could not run up to par in the meet.

Marist had placed second last , year and Coach Rich Stevens wanted to point out to the Marist fans that this was not a bad performance by any means for the 1975 team. "As a matter of fact," Coach Stevens explained, "this was a much stronger performance by us than last year. Last year we had only one runner under 26:30. This year we had four runners under 26:21! With these tunes last year we would have easily won the meet with 52 points to FDU's 70! We would have had all five of our top runners finish in the top twenty of last year's meet. We also knocked off 2:01 when comparing last year's top five for Marist in

this meet and this year's top five for Marist. It was really a strong showing for us, but the com­petition, was tremendous. The meet had much more quality than ever before. Stonybrook is ax real strong team yet they were ax

distant 48 points from us. We only missed out of second place honors by 20 points and fourth place was two seconds away from any of our runners."

Coach Stevens pointed out that the illness of Steve VanKeuren was a tough blow for the Running Red Foxes. "Based on the im­provements that the other two veterans, Kolthay and Costine, accomplished over last year's meet VanKeuren probably would have run about 26:00, good for about 15th place. This would have given us third place and close to second even. But bad luck will happen and this was not a meet that we were aiming for. We'll hope for all our good luck at the end Lof the season during our championship meets."

This year's Long Red Line is the largest contingent ever for Marist in cross country with 23 runners on the squad. The team is equally balanced between fresh­men and upperclassmen and also

between experienced college runners and newcomers. The Running Red Foxes have their top four from 1974 back: top-rated Fred Kolthay, Brian Costine, George McCutcheon, and Will Morrison plus number seven man Steve VanKeuren. Top freshmen appear to be Tom Luke, Bob Coufal, Ric Bond, Jeff Blanchard, Tom Gibbons, and Mark Forlow. Rounding out the team are newcomers Charley Gysin, transfers Quint Johnson, and Steve Meier, returning from a one-year absence Bill Krempel, senior co-captain Jim Gillen, returnees Dave Schools and Chris Paccione, newcomer sophomore Pat Whelton, and freshmen Vinny Quinn, Charlie Spratt, Keith Millspaugh, and Frank Stephen.

Marist has its first home meet of the season next Wednesday at 4 p.m. against two teams that defeated them last year in their 18-3 season, Trenton State and Monmouth College.

The team will run at Van Cortlandt Park this Saturday against Queens College, U.S.M.M.A. and Kings (Pa.);.

funds for the handicapped at Marist. John Vandervoort, organizer of the run, didn't know anything about the record but said that he will enlist nine more runners to attempt it in early-April...

Sports Want Ads: Managers needed for Varsity teams. See Dr. Goldman in CC-265 if in­terested ... Photographer for football and*- basketball teams needed. If interested, see Mr. Petro in Fontaine 318 ... In­tramural football and volleyball referees are needed im­mediately. See Sue Nye in Fontaine 319 ...

Speaking of tennis, C.U.B. and the' Athletic' Department are jointly sponsoring a tennis tournament in four categories: men's singles, women's singles, men's doubles and faculty-student mixed doubles. Tourney runs until October 14... While the

. Varsity cross-country team was at Glassboro, the J.V. scrim­maged against Onteora Runners Club at Marist. Charlie Gysin, Dave Schools and Quint Johnson led the way in the 24-33 win ... At Glassboro, Tom Luke established a new school frosh record for the course. His 26:18 was 21 seconds faster than Steve VanKeuren last year.

THIS WEEK IN MARIST SPORTS (Sept. 18-24) .

Saturday, Sept. 20 - Cross Country: Queens, Kings Pt., Kings (Pa.), Central Conn. St. - at Van Cortlandt -11 a.m.

"Soccer: Alumni - at Leonidoff Field - 1:30 p.m.

Sailing: Monotype - at Southampton.

Sunday, Sept. 21 - Football: Manhattan - at Leonidoff Field -1:30 p.m.

Sailing: Monotype - at Southampton. Wednesday, Sept. 24 - Cross­

country: Trenton St., Monmouth - home - 4 p.m.

Soccer: New Paltz - at Leonidoff Field - 3:30 p.m.

KOLTHAY NAMED ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Fred Kolthay, a junior from New Hamburg, N.Y., has been named Marist College Athlete of the Week for the week ending September 13. This marks the second straight year that he was named as the initial recipient of the award.

Kolthay, a member of the varsity cross-country team, finished second last Saturday in the Fourth Annual Glassboro Invitational championships held in Glassboro, New Jersey.