The fall formal review: A shakey success

by Renee DI Pietro

enjoyed the dance. "Public safety had a rules and regulations of the school hand- crowded circle. Those in attendance also staff writer strong presence, but everyone kept danc- book applied, but some were surprised at sang, relaxed and dedicated songs to othing and having a good time." the seemingly additional measures campus ers as a class, as friends, and as team-

Lights brightened the dance floor and the formal was over, but those who survived lingered around to talk to old friends, new friends or just to hang out and hold on to the night a little longer.

The Fall Formal took place last Saturday, held at the Radisson Hotel in Valley Forge. The hotel was a knock out from afar A beautiful fountain greeted guests stimulating an exciting and hopeful feeling for a unique night, which the dance surely provided.

Students who were not asked to leave security exhibited. mates. Pictures were snapped all night for illegal reasons, such as under-age The constant theme of those being es- since a formal does not happen every Satdrinking, were asked to leave shortly after corted away for underage drinking was an- urday. the dance ended. Time had run out literal- noying throughout the night, but fun was If one lasted till the end of the night and ly the second after one in the morning. still had by those who abided by the rules, still was not smiling, the case may have

"I'm not saying you have to go home, or just were too sneaky to get caught. been the cauliflower and carrots were not but you have to get out of this room," the "I had fun at the dance and was happy filling enough or he was wondering how DJ said to the congregation who were still with the turn out," senior Brian O'Connell that hole got in his pocket, not realizing catching their breath from dancing. said. "It was like any old regular, fun the expensive cost of the cash bar.

He did not ruin the moment, but just Cabrini dance."

"For 30 bucks," said sophomore added to the uptightness of the whole Attendants danced to every song, and if Michael Kazanjian, "there better be lobnight. The preview for the dance last week the song was not a typical dancing song, ster next time."

Junior Patty Boerckel, biology major, warned all interested in attending that all creative ones invented moves to entertain a

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Optimism is the key and Karen Fisherowski has found the lock.

This new Cabrini employee is making her mark quickly and redefining the idea of a ''happy work environment."

Any time a Cabrini event is mentioned on television, in newspapers or on the radio it is the work of Karen Fisherowski,Cabrini's media relations coordinator.

Graduating from Indiana University of Pennsylvaniain May with a degree in journalism and communications media, Fisherowski was hired at Cabrini two weeks later. Cabrini, like other colleges, has a lot going on. The "Up With People" performance, "Casa Cabrini" and other events are a draw not only for people affiliated with Cabrini but people of all sorts. There are obviously fliers all over the school when an event is occurring but that doesn't do outsiders any good. That's where Fisherowski steps in.

Events are scheduled and planned a month or so more in advance. During that time the student activities board, run by Bridget Baxter the coordinator of student activities, starts preparing the event, while Fisherowski, and the rest of the media relations department start to spread the word.

When Channel 10 shows up or reporters from the Philadelphia Inquirer it's not a miracle. Fisherowski and her department put in dozens of calls to local stations and magazines like "Main Line Life" to come and feature the event. In a way it's very similar to PR.

Lately, Fisherowski is all work. Starting with her commute from Boyertown, which is never an easy task, until 5 o'clock rolls around Fisherowski is a very busy person. What she manages to do, however, is remain extremely cheerful throughout the ~Y-

"I' m very happy here. The people I work with made me feel at home right away,"Fisherowski said. "For my first job out of college I couldn't be happier. Many people I know hate their jobs after they graduate. I feel lucky that everything is going so well" she concluded.

For the majority of her life Fisherowski was a swimmer.She was a four-year member of a competitive swim team and spent some of her time volunteering to work with young children swimmers. With her busy schedule, however, Fisherowski hasn't had the time to keep up with this, even though she would love to be able to volunteer again. In the meantime Fisherowski is content with sitting at home on Sun~y watching football. something her roommates find just a tad strange.