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Volume XCV, Number 66	University of Southern California	Friday, April 20, 1984
Warm-up track dedicated at Cromwell Field by ARCO
Training track donated for Olympic track athletes
By Sonia Saruba
Qty Writer
A strong breeze whipped colorful flags, tugged at tent flaps, and ruffled clothes at the dedication of the ARCO Olympic Warm-Up Track for Athletics (track and field) at Cromwell Field on Thursday.
The training track is one of seven donated by Atlantic Richfield Co. as part of its 59 million contribution to the Los Angeles Olympics Organizing Committee. The university's track received a $300,000 contribution from ARCO.
The track is surfaced with rekortan, a poly-
urethane and rubber substance that is also found on the Olympic competition track in the Coliseum.
ARCO also financed the construction of the Coliseum's new track, as well as a part of the Coliseum's refurbishment.
Various members from ARCO were present at the ceremonies including Ron Rood, company vice president. Also participating were university President James Zumberge; Peter Ueberroth, president of the LAOOC; and alumni Bob Seagren, 1968 Olympic gold medalist in the pole vault.
“Not a day will go by when this track is not making someone faster, or better," Zumberge said in his opening remarks.
Zumberge also referred to Dean Cromwell after whom the track was originally named. Cromwell coached the Olympic track and field teams for the United States in the '28, '36 and '48 Games. He was also the coach for the university's track and field teams.
"The track will remain as a permanent legacy of the Summer Games," Zumberge said, adding
that it was appropriate that Cromwell's name be associated with the track.
The opening ceremonies are only 99 days away and on Friday, Aug. 3, the Coliseum will host its first day of competition. The final warmup for that event will take place on the track at Cromwell Field.
"It will be the best preparation possible on the finest track in the world," Ueberroth said.
Zumberge commented on the involvement that ARCO has had with the community, calling it "above and beyond the call of duty." As
an example, he cited their generous contribu-
tions to education.
"I am pleased and proud with the role we have had to play in the Olympic movement," Rood said. "This will be a facility with a longterm benefit to the community."
Joking about ARCO's donations to the UCLA training track, Zumberge presented Rood with a university sweatshirt.
"This is to wear over your UCLA sweatshirt, so you can have the best of both worlds," Zumberge said.
Rood reciprocated by giving Zumberge a T-shirt with an ARCO / Olympics design.
A bronze plaque, already in place, was unveiled, commemorating the Olympics and ARCO's involvement.
"First it takes a dream, then the sacrifices and dedication," Seagren said, adding that the proper equipment was essential.
He said he believes the Olympics will have a positive effect on the kids watching them.
A relay race was run after the dedication by teams representing local junior high schools from the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Songfest: Shrine hosts extravaganza
By Arlin Miller
Feature Writer
As students migrate to the beaches, the deserts, the mountains and the libraries in the heat of the closing April weeks, a group at the university are preparing for the stage.
With only one day left to pull their act together, both participants and committee members of Songfest, the largest student-run musical in the United States, are hoping to see their efforts pay off.
Songfest, which will be held this Saturday night at the Shrine Auditorium, was originated 31 years ago by three university students who wanted to create an amateur spring musical. Since its conception, it has provided numerous students of all abilities with a chance to make their debuts on stage.
All of the lyrics and choreog-
raphy of each six-minute act is completely original. Taking tunes from such diverse sources as Broadway musicals and contemporary rock numbers, talented people from each group create the entire show under the chosen Songfest theme. This year's theme, "All The World's A Stage," has produced a variety of creative acts.
For the Delta Gamma sorority and Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, "All The World's A Stage For Love." Under the direction of Michelle Patzakis, Alex Hainski and Eric Mein, they present a take-off en Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet in a crosstown rivalry of love.
For Alpha Tau Omega and Pi Beta Phi, under the direction of Jeff Creighton and Tina Johnson, "All The World's A Mystery,” in which Sherlock Holmes and Nancy Drew are
both called to the same house to solve a murder.
Although Songfest welcomes any group to participate, only one of this year's performers, the Spirit of Troy, is not from the Row. The Spirit of Troy (members of the Trojan Marching Band) have decided that "All The World's Not On Stage."
Directed by Gail Daikokku and Christine Maddox, the band depicts a group of stage hands hanging out after the show and discussing their complaints over never being recognized for their efforts.
Although it means hours of sacrifice, hoarse voices and weary knees, most participants agree that its worth every bit of it. "Even though we get tired of the late nights and long technical rehearsals, I wouldn't give it up for anything," said one
1984 class honored by awards reception
By David Jefferson
Assistant Qty Editor
The university’ honored its top graduating seniors who have excelled in the areas of scholarship, leadership and service at the first Senior Recognition Awards Reception, held Wednesday afternoon in the Commons Restaurant.
"This event is an experiment for us. We hope it will become a Trojan tradition," said James Dennis, vice president of student affairs, in his opening address to the gathering of seniors, faculty, staff, and friends and relatives of the recipients.
In the keynote address university President James Zumberge stressed, "The university is at the beginning of its next great thrust forward. . . . You seniors are going to reflect that you have been part of this accelerated process."
Following his speech, Zumberge presented the President's Award, which is given each year to the outstanding fraternity and sorority. This year's recipients were the Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity and the Alpha Phi sorority.
This year's valedictorians, who were announced at the reception, are Patrick Grismer and Sally Meloch. Both have maintained a 4.0 grade point average during their undergraduate years and have demonstrated significant service to the university.
The University Trustees Award is given to the senior man who has attained the highest scholarship average. This year's recipients are Grismer, Peter Hirsch and Raymond Liccini Jr.
The Emma Josephine Bradley Bovard Award is presented by the Faculty Wives and Faculty Women's Club of the university to the female student who has attained the highest scholarship average. Selected for the honor were Ching-Ching Laura Lin and Sally Meloch.
Joan Schaefer, dean of women, and Robert Mannes, dean of student life, presented the Senior Recognition Awards for the division of student affairs.
"This afternoon, we salute you seniors who have given of your talents," Schaefer said. "Your efforts have consisted of numerous contributions to the myriad of programs promoted by the division of student affairs."
Award recipients were recommended for the honors by either the directors of student affairs or the deans of any department at the university, Schaefer said.
She added that the students selected have made contributions to the student life program, in such areas as student government, resi-
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Seniors present check to university
class gift Wednesday — a check for $4,175 to be used for the renovation of Doheny Library.
In a short ceremony on the front steps of the library, Dan Dunmoyer, committee chairman, told Zumberge, universitv librarian Roy Kidman and a crowd of about 20 observers that the class of 1984 has brought back the practice of graduating classes that leave something behind for the university.
"We've renewed a tradition," Dunmoyer said. "It started back in the '50s and ended in about 1964."
By donating the money to the library, the senior class was showing that it believed in the university and its leadership, Dunmoyer added.
He said the amount on the check is only part of the total funds the class hopes to raise by the end of the year.
The Senior Development Committee, whose main purpose was to raise money for the gift, will place a plaque in the library' to honor those who contributed to it. Donors received Gold Member status for contributions of $50 or more, Silver Member status for gifts of $25 or more, and Bronze status for contributions of $10 or more, although any amount was accepted by the committee.
Zumberge thanked the committee and those who contributed to the class gift, saving, "This (Continued on page 7)
Tradition renewed; $4,175 donated for renovation of library
By Robbie Asghar
Qty Writer
Representatives from the Senior Development Committee presented university President James Zumberge with the senior
member of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority and Kappa Sigma fraternity group. "I think those six minutes will be worth every last drop of time invested."
For Kim Browning, a member of the Spirit of Troy, Saturday night will determine whether the commitment was worth it. "It's fun. You get to meet people and show off your talents, but it's definitely a big commitment," she said. For Browning, the effort will be repaid if their talents are rewarded.
Everything from costumes to stage props must be perfectly organized in order to make the best first impression. All the choreography must be synchronized with the singing and the entire routine must be between four and six minutes.
Choreographers Jaye Toellner and Lindsay Whitaker of Kappa (Continued on page 5)