Read about Suburban Square - in Features
friday,nov.8, 1985
cabrinicollege,radnor,pa. 19087
vol. xxxii, no. 8 photo by Debbie Ferrar
Dance Marathon:
'Bopping' for benefits by Leah Cascarina Tonight, the cafeteria will be filled with charged-up legs and feet alike, prepared to go the distance; as the Juniors for Seniors Dance Marathon kicks off with a bang. The commuter club, with the help of the social work club is sponsoring the event. Sister Regina, advisor of the social work club, hopes the dance will raise roughly $300. "We expect a large turnout for the dance,'' said Joan Kramer, senior, treasure of the commuter club. "We have publicized the dance with posters and flyers throughout area high schools, colleges and businesses." Dancers, disc jockeys, and rock bands will be giving their all to benefit the senior citizens of the Delaware County area over the Juniors for Seniors weekend. Four bands, The Stand, Private Club, Blue Ruin and Witness will be playing at different times during the 24 hour period. Disc jockeys will keep the festivities going during the breaks between the bands and during rest periods. The actual marathon will be held from 9 p.m. tonight until 9 p.m. tomorrow. Two dances open to the student body will be held concurrently; from 9 p.m. to midnight on Friday and from 7:30 to 11:00 p.m. on Saturday. Prizes will be awarded to the particiants with the highest income from sponsors. First prize is $50, second prize is $30 and third prize is $10. Door prizes will be offered every hour in the form of a raffle. Prizes include: food coupons for fast food restaurants, dinner at The Greenhouse or Connus restaurants, free pfzzas, stuffed animals, free haircuts and a free one year raquetball membership at Club La Maison. A person participating in the-marathon can either dance alone, as a couple or dance as a group. By entering as a group, one member dances a few hours, and is replaced by another member who dances for another few hours. This cycle is repeated until the dance is finished . . Although many don't expect to be able to go the distance, the enthusiasm among the 'farticipants seems to be high. Molly Fenerty, sophomore, stated, ''.All the sophomore class officers and council decided that it was a worthwhile undertaking so we decided to dance as a group because we wanted to give the community as much support as we could." Lisa Schwartz, senior, said that she was dancing for a couple of reasons. "I had a very close relationship with my grandparents and I welcome the opportunity to continue involvement with the older members of the community who have so much to offer." There will be a pep committee on hand to keep the dancers alive and moving. Matt Radico, sophmore, vice president of the commuter club, explained, "Every three hours we will have a different squad of people on the dance floor to dance. Hopefully, their presence will pick up the momentum at that time." He continued, "We also want to guard against boredom and to help prevent people from dropping too soon." Kramer, stated, "As long as there is about one-quarter of their bodies in motion, they will be considered to be dancing." She continued, "They just can't be standing there." Free breakfast, lunch and dinners will be offered to the marathoners. Drinks and snacks will be available around the clock. During the marathon, Denise Penn, junior, and Pat McKenna, senior, will be the medical assistants on duty. They will be ready to assist fatigued dancers and are prepared to take care of any medical problems that may arise.
AlDS won't stop students from do¡natingblood by Rhonda Dannenhower On November 18, the annual Red Cross blood drive will be held at Cabrini. Since the panic has surfaced over AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Symdrome), a disease known to be contracted through contaminated hypodermic needles, the Red Cross has noticed a 6 to 10 percent decrease in the donation of blood. Keith Fogarty, junior, is in charge of the blood drive in conjunction with Mary Mulligan, school nurse. Fogarty feels that the controversy will not affect the drive this year. "I don't think that at Cabrini it (the AIDS scare) will be a problem." Fogarty said, "To publicize the blood drive, we are putting up posters and distributing pamphlets to students to make them aware of the fact that you can't get AIDS from giving blood." Nurse Mulligan has been receiving and sending out literature about the disease in hopes that the blood drive won't be avoided. "I've given pamphlets to all medical
assistants and resident assistants. I know that they are confused, but they won't say anything. I put out literature to help them,'' Mulligan said. Mulligan also said that this year they will try to focus on the social responsibility aspects of giving blood to counteract the AIDS effect.
Many of Cabrini's students are planning to give blood this year, regardless of the AIDS scare. Michael Edmonson, sophomore, feels that the Red Cross is responsible enough to be trusted. "I don't let it (AIDS) influence my decision to give blood. I give because I like helping other people. If I needed the blood, I'd want someone to
help me." Shelagh McGinn, senior, is a little more skeptical. "The AIDS controversy has made me think twice about giving blood. I will give, but I want to see the needle come out of a new plastic bag. I will give because I realize there is a real need for blood, but, at the same time, I am afraid because I don't want to lose my own life should I contract the disease frol:ll the needle." Randy Lefko, senior, has no qualms about giving blood. "The administrators of the blood drive are taking all of the precautions to prevent it (AIDS) or else they wouldn't be allowed to do it." Lynn Dooling, sophomore, was scared by the AIDS controversy, but doesn't.dwell on it. "I will give blood, because I know it is right. My brother almost died three years ago and he needed 17 pints of blood from donors. He would have died if it wouldn't have been for blood donors. I don't think about it (AIDS) because I know what I'm doing is right. You can't stop giving for fear of AIDS, people will die."
In the driver'sseat
The biggest problem with 110 rolling acres is the leaves. Fall has arrived, and so have Frank Norcini of the physical plant and his faithful fido friend, Humphrey. A ride on the tractor enables Norcini to clear away the layers of fallen leaves, while letting Humphrey admire the scenic view. (photo by Richard D. Roth, Jr.)