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Campus Ministry plans annual retreat by Margaret Maio assistant managing and perspectives editor

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Mecca Abdullah, cousin of junior Linda Narvaez, has fun in the sun this past week. Turn to page 8 for more photos and details on this past weekend.

While most Cabrini students are studyingfor finalsand catchingup on last-minutework, a group of students willbespendingaweekendatthebeach. Campusministryissponsoring''Vision Quest VI," a retreatfor students. The retreathas not alwaysbeen held at thebeach.fufact,lastyear,itwasacase ofmisbookingthatsentthemto senior LisaGambacorta'shouseinRehobeth, Del. This year, though, the beach was the firstchoice. Retreatshave been going on at Cabrini for at leastsix years,althoughthe ReverendAmbroseCashman,campus minister, believes they always have been a partof Cabrini. Accordingto Cashman,theretreats areintendedtobeatimeofreflectionfor thestudents.Thisyear'slhemeis''Where I've been,where I am and where I am going." ''The retreat is an opportunity for

students to get away from the hectic pace of school,"Cashmansaid, "especiallyat exam time." AccordingtoCashman,theretreatis notjust a time forreflection.It also is a time for students to develop whatever talentsthey have to bea leader. Theretreatwillincludemanyactivities. The students will hold discussioos,spendtimeonthebeachandshare a Masstogether. Campus ministry is trying to organire more retreatsfor the school year, accordingtoCashman."Wewouldlike to have at least one or two each semester," Cashmansaid. Aretreatforfaculty and staffwas in the works, but according to Cashman, all of the snow days set thing;,back. , Transportationtothesiteisarranged by campusministry,and all of thefood isprovided.Studentsareask:edtomake a minimal donation, but it is not required. The organizersof thisyear's retreat are seniorsMary Jane Inmanand Patty Zeller.

Inman said the retreat is not designed as a religiousexperience. "It is a chance for students to get away and reflecton what is happening aroundus and with us," fuman said. fuadditionto theplannedactivities, therewillbe freetimeforreflectionand enjoyingthe beachsetting. According to fuman, ''Having the retreatat the beach, and at the time we have planned, is very purposeful. A primarygoal of this retreatis tojust get away from school and the pressure of exams." Eileen Doyle, a senior, said, "Last year's retreatwas great. I was able to slow down for at leasta weekend." Doyle also said the opportunityto form friendshipswith new peoplewas an added bonus of the retreat. lnmanseestheretreatasanopportunity to get to know people beyond the schoolsetting. "It is going to bea very good time," fuman said. "If you can't go this year, try to go next year. It is truly woith it."

Organizationsparticipatein commencementceremonies by Regina MIiier staff writer

Pomp and circumstance waits in the wings, while seniors finish their projects, papers and finals. The hustling and bustling of seniors excite the campus. Graduation day arrives. Entertainment and festivities fill the lawn. Everything appears organized. Celebrants enjoy each other's company, saying goodbyes, swapping numbers, sharing memories. Exactly who toils throughout the spring semester, to make all of this happen? Robert Bonfiglio, vice president of student development and chief organizer of the event, along with many other departments, participates at the planning and execution phases. "We will be putting a platform in for the president and their speakers," he said. "Last year, the president looked at the parents. Now, she will be looking at the graduates." GeorgieAnneGeyer,adistinguishedjournalist who recently was inducted into the Gridiron Club, the Chicago Journalism Hall of Fame, was announced recently as the commencement speaker. Her accomplishments include writing for a thrice-weekly column that appears in 120 newspapers, authoring books on Russia and providing commentary for public television's

"Washington Week in Review." She will receive an honorary doctor of letters from Cabrini. Graduation consists of a baccalaureate Mass on Saturday, May 21, at 4 p.m., followed by an outside dinner at 6 p.m. ff weather refuses to cooperate, both activities will be moved inside. Commencement begins on Sunday, May 22, at 10 a.m. Ministry at Cabrini plays a large part in the success of graduation. The Rev. Ambrose Cashman, campus minister, supervises different areas yet encourages full student involvement in formulating ideas. The Mass demands much attention. "Our baccalaureate celebration is focused on the Eucharistic Catholic Liturgy," Cashman said. "In turn. we try to empower the students through their leaders. I encourage them to go, down to their families, with their gifts, for the greeting of peace. I encourage non-Catholics to come." Cashman not only encourages non-Catholics to attend Mass but also to participate in any way possible. Cashman said that, at last year's baccalaureate Mass, a student's grandfather celebrated as a deacon on the altar. "We pass the word on that if they (graduates) have a friend or relative, they are welcome," Cashman said. Cashman compared the planning of a grad-

uation to the planning of a wedding. The chorus actively will participate at the Mass. Chorus member Heather Beltran, a firstyear student, said the chorus is learning new music for graduation, and she is looking forward to saying good-bye to friends. Senior Mary Jane Inman will be writing the prayer of the faithful. She defined the prayer as a bunch of short little prayers that the seniors select, because they mean something to them. Organization of the Mass falls in the hands of Mollie Chesna, a senior. Chesna will be singing a communion meditation, and she is the planner for music every Sunday at 6 p.m. Mass. "The baccalaureate Mass falls on Pentecost Sunday," Chesna said. "We will be following the liturgical format for Pentecost Sunday. Some of the music of the day will be in light of the celebration of the Holy Spirit." The dinner plans were coordinated by a small group of people. Marianne DeFruscio, director of student development, led the committee. She said the committee has decided on a movie theme for the dinner." The themes include "Rocky," "The Wizard of Oz," "The Little Mermaid" and a western theme. According to DeFruscio, "We charge $10 for guests, but the money is worth it. We wanted to make it more special

for the graduates." Representatives from the student government association (SGA) carry flags during commencement, and Kappa Sigma Omega, the college service organization, has rounded up 30 volunteers, to keep the day running smoothly. Volunteers help out the entire weekend. They perform such tasks as running for lost items, making sure the graduates are in the correct classrooms and doing odds and ends. Junior Kim Hittinger, president of Kappa Sigma Omega, said she and the Kappa vice president are responsible for handing the diplomas to Dr. Antoinette Iadarola, college president, and making sure the name tags match the diploma. Once commencement ends, a champagne celebration will top off the weekend. The event is sponsored by alumni affairs, with Martha Dale, director of alumni affairs and the annual fund, as the organizer. Staff members and students are working hard, to make graduation memories, as a cohesive unit. "I am not a Cath'olic," Inman said. "A lot of people are involved. At Cabrini, it seems like the same people are always doing everything. This is a way for the students who do not get to do everything to get involved."

Inside ... Week at a Glance ... A ril 29 to Ma 5 I/PERSONALS l)QS. 6 & 7 Turn to pages 6 and 7 to see

who said ''bu-bye" to our favorite graduates.

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The Mighty Loquidites finish their season 25-0

Inside...

FRIDAY el'Campus ministry spring retreat at Rehobeth Beach

SATURDAY SUNDAY el'Campus ministry spring retreat at Rehobeth Beach

ellOa.m. Kappa inductionsin chapel elAlthletic awardsbanquet el3-5p.m Mansiontour

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAYTHURSDAY 119 p.m. "Studs" in WCGA. 1112:30-1:45 p.m. Faculty senate meeting inWCCR


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