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of
a
tail).
group of
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small.
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year
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H. :^ \J U O
table
9
Guide to the
use
of this
DictJonary
3
lin*ter
contents
11^
^y. Sen*iors
4
^TOW
Defn^ni There is
way to define URL We w^ords and w^ays for defining o here. For me, URI is defined by the moments no one
our own
I win take vvdth me, the memories tliat forever ingrained in my mind. URI was i
for I
to define
myself, to gro^v and find OLit person I also define URI by the rVe met here and how they have impac me
am as a
my life in so many ways, and for forever grateful By choosing this th
changed am
I have captured the many definitio aU have created for URL This is your you your life, and you need to both define
hope
yourself and let the moments define you. helped you aU find definition, and that this book provides us aU with a remin
URI has
this
defining
time in
oui
5
leiU'n
ha
meaning
What does the
University
of
hode
'XJRI has Ix-en such a
great place
where I made
amazing
friends
and memories."
Elizabeth Grotzke Senior
"Your experience is -what you make of it and I think there is a lot of
opportunity to grow
as
you want.
at URI
much
as
"
Robert PreUasco Senior
w
J
IsJand
you?
'It is
a
beautiful
campus "with a great staff and many opportunities for aU different
kinds of
people."
Allison Senzer Senior
'XJRI is
a
university options
where the are
limitless v^^here
there
are so
many
places to make an impact." Stephen Edwardo Senior
'QuintessentiaL"
MemorableT'
"JoyousT'
Art Turmelle
Senior
Kate Scozzaro Senior
me URI in
one
Avord
woi'd
9
"Ebccitingr'
"Windyr' 'Entertaining." '
Hayley
Nemii-off
Bryn Conw^ay
Ashley GrandeU Sophomore
Freshman
Junior
"Divertidor' '
Melissa Rounds Junoir
"Eclectia" Stef Dennen
Sophomore
'TTillRf
K^tie Felix
"Eixpensiver'
Sophomore
MattCoty Senior
"Commixnity."
Fitzgerald Sophomore
EHise
future
URL as
defined
by
i-dent Carothers
How would you define own words?
URI In your "In my
own
URI is
a
^vords I think
^vonderful
pubKc help
institution dedicated to
people learn, grow^, and change. Personally, \\"hen I think of URI, I think of great granite buildings, green grass, rhododendrons
blooming in the spring, the marching band playing in an autumn afternoon, and sitting on a bench around the Quad. It's the Kttle things that define URI for think of it
me.
I also
friendly, nurturing place w^here friendships are formed and a place that pushes the edge of knov^ledge through research." as a
community
What message would you like to say to the graduating class of 2008? 'Fit-st, one
I would like to say that this yeai-s graduation class is qualified and prepared classes in URI history.
of the best
This class has
important
seen many changes and I think change is in order to grow and develop from passive leamei-s
to active leamei-s. This is
a
time of better
facilities. I believe that the theii-
path
of
prepar-ed students and
graduating class learning even after college.
needs to continue
"
'If I had to define URI in
word, it,
one
would caU
I
creative." Robert Carothers
President
What kind of advice do you offer to the going into the "real world"?
graduating
class for
they need to be comfortable with change. Our w^orld today is aU growing technology so they need to be ready for anything. The jobs in the future that they will have haven't even been created yet and because of that, they need to be able to embrace change. They need to be able to learn everyday, and be flexible and creative. I think they also need to know that leadership does not come from assertion or from authority but from empow^ering people to change themselves. I also think it is very imp)ortant for them to keep the sense of community that they have created here. They need to always keep thinking about how^ they can connect wdth people because that's important in today's w^orld. I hope the graduating class stays engaged with the University becaiose I am extremely proud of them, and I wish them w^ell in all their future endeavors." "I think that
about
12
Ungo
Packy:
Wick.ed: adj ARhode Island term to describe both
good
and bad
things,
n.
The
northeastern term for
a
liquor
store
Le. "That's wicked
a^vesomer'
The Butt:
n.
Not
really ^vhat you think it is, just a nickname for Butterfield Dining Hall, knoAvn for its yummy Avaffles
iorT-ar*u of URI
slang
13
The Ghet*to:
The group of dorms at the bottom of campus
that
are
n.
Del's:
notorious for their old
rh
Island
age
A Rhode
essential, this
delicious frozen lemonade is a
perfect summer day
hot
The
EUe-phant
Walk:
on
ItiSi
n.
The hill that goes from Butterfield Road to Low^er
College Road;
as
students
stumble up the hill first thing in the morning, they look Kke
elephants trudging
to their first class
"The newest term to
add to the URI
dictionary, handscanner, the bacteria
infested machine that takes your
appetite
away." Kimberly Jiinior
"Down-the-line":
Dubois
iVI^^H ^Br^^l^^^^H ^M
.^
Ik^
^^
^B^H wmtk
l9
m^ Bv\^'- ^jhtm n
<'i
iTf ""^Hli \;l
mmm
This term refers to the various
areas
of
Narragansett Mrhere many
upperclassmen live and
party
both
Cof -fee Milk:
only you
n.
Found
in Rhode
Island, can't get enough of
this coffee flavored
beverage
fiiencLship
14
defining
i^
mo^ments
\)V^kr>'->>r,^"^yi>'<fi.-^'?ik^T?y- V
o.^**-
.fc.
^-.TAI
15
memories
16
foliage
"My
favorite part
of campus during fall is the quad. I love
seeing the changing
leaves
on
the trees."
Courtney
Rose
Freshman
"Fall is my favorite time of year, and in Rhode
Island it's just
spectacularr' Megan Aldous Freshman
'The other day I was sitting in the back of the library by the
windows and I noticed the colorful fall
foliage"
Bobby
Malouin
Freshman
"Davis Hall is
by
far my favorite
building
on
campus,
especially during the falL" Mike Adelman Freshman
"Im
a runner
and
jogging behind Keaney is a great way to enjoy the outdoors." David Rodin
Freshman
bi'isk
17
n. a
time to start
the fall
foliage
over
fresh and
enjoy
wind
18
ii
IfflA'r^h^
I
invnlveme 1 1 1
September 18th,
j'
r^
The annual
2007
Organization fair is a great organizations to
time for all the URI
represent themselves to the URI community and to gain some new members and friends.
Blood' Drive September
25th
-
27th, 2007
I students gave back to the -
'This is my 7th time
giving blood. help people and I do it to
because it's
a
good cause." Jordan Heath
Junior
t
community by donatng
blood to the Rhode Island Blood Center.
ALS Walk October
17th, 2007 The URI faculty, students, and staff joined the community in a walk to help raise money for the
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and to honor Economics professor Yngve Ramstad-
I
URI students
chance to
got
a
see
Avhat it's like
in the army with a day of
rappeUng steep
down
walls
provided by ROTC.
ROTC September 29th,
Rappeling
2007
the
IL
the
war
sport of life and
where
obtain
goals
to survive "We define the w^ord
family. Everybody sticks together." Geoff Cameron
Senior
one
must
in order
block
23
w-
en s
Sloe* certi
n.
the
sport
ofJKidkhig adound
yeai'
w^as
great.
This team is my
family
at
school" Becca Fish
Junior
Ml
cultui'e
24
Diversity rL
the celebration of
Diversity
W^eek is
held every September and encompasses a
variety
of events and
informational sessions. These events
exemplify
the
similarities and differences
^ve
share
Avith each other. Musical
performances, poetry jams, art displays, and intellectual speakers gave URI students and faculty another taste of unfamiliar
Avorlds.
Week:
peoples' unique qualities
eiluciition
lUJblA
'T Hked hoMr the President v^as
telling
outside
our
us
to
step
comfort
zone.
Everyone should try and step out of their box this w^eek."
Kyle
Anderson
Senior
27
spirit
troducing all the
sports
teams
on
campus
w^hile also
featuring performances by the
Ramettes and Flava
Unit. This year there record number of
was a
students w^ho to show their
pride.
came
out
Rhody
:8
excitement
Homecoming "I
Court
honestly say these have been the best four years of my life and I am so can
sad to be
gradiiating this May. Becoming Homecoming Queen ^vas definitely a pleasant surprise and I will cherish this and all of my memories from URI for years to come."
Amy McDermott,
H.
Queen
2007
Senior '1 truly thank God for aU the experiences that IVe had here and the relationships made along my journey at URL"
Christian
Apollon, It King
2007
Senior
Home tirae to party and Avatch football with great alumni n. a
To attract
as
many alrnnni
possible, this year's Homecoming the Student Alrnnni Association elaborate fireworks show, outdoor games and rock
went above and
invested in
an
beyond,
as
as
climbing walls, face-painting and baUoon-maldng, and a free BBQ for those wearing school colors to the gama Despite an upsetting loss to James Madison
Universitv^, URI students never failed to their football team, cheerleading squad, marching band and Homecoming King & Queen, with spirit levels rising so high it was difficult to not get caught up in the excitement. cheer
on
29
'1 absolutely love the art department here at URL Every time I Avalked into the fine arts building I w^ould always be happy because I was constantly surrounded by amazing people."
Nyssa
Peele
Sophomore
fall Art: rL
expressing
the
beginning
of
a ne^v
school year
M.
ft^ll^^p-e
32
"I couldnt ask for better
people
v^th. W^e
run
to
run
to live
and Kve to run."
Coun^try rL
the sport of faci
ij|||h^14ie race
33
j^-Mn
Wom^en's Cross Coun^try rL
the sport of endurance and
strength
irir
A^-
Greek
^y^
Phi^ldi^th 2X a
Aveek fuU of
members of the for
a
good
Week
exSting events clesigned%y \.. Greek community to raise mori^y ^
cause
Philanthropy M^eek is sponsored every fall semester by the Greek system to raise money for chai-ities by holding various events. A soroi-ity and fraternity pair compete with other pairs for events to generate interest and sell tickets. The week kicked off wdth a Powderpuff Football Game on Sunday Nov. 4th, followed
by
a
World Series of
Pop Cultuie
game show
on
Monday, 'So You Think You Can Dance?' dance competition on Wednesday, and a Date Auction to conclude the week
helped collectively
on
raise
the 9th. All efforts for the Gloria
$10,000
Gemma Breast Cancer Foundation.
"Philanthropy Week is all about making a positive difference in the world by devoting your and your tune that you believe in." I'esources
to
causes
Aaron Elmelock
Freshman
~-U|_)|X)ll
.-I
36
id;.-.
.^2
"The
the
season was
girls
were
all
on
so
fun-
the team
nice and
w^elcoming. I was lucky to be a part of a
spoi-ts team" Katie Condon
v*?
Freshman
^^00^*
^"^i^^^ "
Hookey:
the sport of sweat, ii^O!firS
IS
a^^iCT^in^a
field IX
ll
h^ir^^and
blood
.-r*--^:^:.
spike
37
.W
rt
th^^^ c^
diving onjp hard
a
^
^
surface*^^
fyr fufi- .^^
"We
v^on more
games than last year so it's been
great season." Bob Schneck coach
.:4
a
.-.(
38
|ll( r;t(
Kwanza Ball December 8th, 2007 Uhuru
SaSa, the
w^ho is dedicated to establishing and maintaining cultural, social and educational enrichment at the
university, hosted it's annual Kw^anza BaU in December with year's theme being "Maquerade." All the students donned traditional masquerade masks all while having great food, music, and fun.
this
sophisticated, glamorous, and spicy!
*
Tyrene Jones Sophomore
everyone here and so
elegantr'
Jessice Derezende
Freshman
39
November
18th,
2007
lights
c-onti'(j\ei-s\'
41)
autu
The entire cast and crew were
amazing
to work wdth. Pve never a
been
a
part of
show^ before where
everyone is treated as equals and we all got
along so
Avith each other
w^eUT'
41
sisters
omen
"This is my second show at URI and I
have had
so
much
fun! I have loved this
story w^as a
was
got
ever
little
since I
girl
and
thrilled ^vhen I cast
as one
of
the four sisters."
Micah Tougas
42
ri'si(lenc(_'
"Living dorm is
in the a
great
"way to meet
people.
A lot of
my friends are right in my haUT'
Theo Kontos Freshman
Dorm: college student's room, Avhich has multi-purpose functions of a bedroom, kitchen, study, bathroom, and place for social gatherings IX a
"Dorms
are
great
because they
provide
a
place for
students to
hang
out, study, and of course,
sleepf
Nevan Richard
Sophomore
43
halls
44
mainfare
Hope IX
the
ne
where
on
your han can eat an
friends
'1"^''^^''
i2
1n^
^^^mi
'French toast sticks
on
w^eekends at Mainfare! I love
Rhody diningr' Juliana Belizario Freshman
SB
'SSS
ta
cky
HoPTor October
26th,
2007
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Organization hosted a performance of Rocky Horror in the Chafee auditorium. Many members of the URI community came out to enjoy the 'The
musical and
filled
creative, colorful
night.
T^-^nVLO.^
costumes for
a
fun
47
Up
Til Da
November 6th, 2007 til DawTi is one of the biggest events on campus each yeai' in w^hich students come together to raise money for St. Jude Childi-en's Research Hospital
Up
Hundi-eds of students and fi'iends
night
of
came
out for
a
fun, food, and music.
Bin^go Night December
2007
SpealeE]asy, the organization of peer educators pi'ovide confidential and reliable infoiTnation any aspect of sexuality to the URI community, hosted a bingo night for all students and I JRI fi'iends to enjoy.
who on
6th,
blitz
48
49
1^'
^
V ^^^l^^'^T" M^^mk^^w ^^fe
A*W#w**
^9^
f ^9^ 1 M-.V-*^^?^'*^"^
-iR^'^^
mi
*^*' ^^"5- fir7^,'*/
-V
*'t'. 'iji's ffw .IP's
^-^
^A V
i
50
pep
Cheer^leading: n.
the art of
*|^tivating teams
R
l,^f% rN JKl ^z
HLJWI'^rdB
1
E"^^^
<\
^ !
ib^i
<^ 1 i
^ '-V
"We
are
looking
forw^ard to
a
great
football and basketball season.
Ray Lyons Cheerleading Coach
arch-ing^and: n.
th iart of
Gombining mio^c^d
dance to. create
entert^a;ftj%i^t
cold
the time of year ^vhen URI is transformed into snowy, Avhite w^onderland. IL
a
wiiite
53
'1 like
"watching
kids sled down the hills
hall
on
dining
traysT'
Jeff Bonaccorso Freshman
"Yeah,
I like the
rainNOTr' Ben Sienko
Freshman
"I wish URI would have
underground during the
tunnels Avinter
so we
woiildnt have to slosh
through
all the
?Bethany Perrault Senior
"Winter at URI is kind of
dreary, but
w^hen the
snow
is
falling and finals are coming around, life becomes just a little brighter^ Alisha Pavao Freshman
"The fireplace in */ Rhody Market is "" a great spot to -warm
up
a
bit!"
CaitHn Dovt^d Freshman
WllltC'l'
54
"Nothing
says
"winter here at URI Kke a six-and-a-half foot tall mutant snowmanT' Nick
Higgins
Junior
55
"wonderland
I
Santino
56
"We tried to do
a
different theme this year to make it
exciting
and
more
"we came
up "with Winterforce, a
comic book super
hero theme." Jen Baker
Senior
supei'hei'o
Winter force rL
Student
Entertainraent
Committee's Aveek-
long
series of
Avinter
festivities; the last splurge of fun before finals
Casey's
down
58
Bobbv G's
59
_
j
m
401-789-9714 HOME OF URI SPORTS
61
Shamrocks
62
pUe
IM.,
wW "My favorite dance this year "was Welcome to the
Jungle
because
danced
really
and it
was a
"we
crazy
lot of
funT'
Ashley
Willcox
Senior
i
"111
a .A&.
i
r
Ms.f^
d
-^
1 a^ ^iii
r
63
fla-va Un-it:
hip-hop
A The Electronic Music
Association is
a
polyphonic group of students \vho are credited vvdth the
providing Univeristy "with all
is musical needs. The
spins tunes at University fuctions such
group as
dances and
fundraisers for other
University groups. EMA keeps the Univerysity up to beat!
.
^4
(late
65
Adams-Browning
RA
|^^
Auc'tion. February 14th,
The annual
Adams-Browning
2008
U^
RA Date Auction
this year. The RA's strutted their stuff in ordei- to get their highest bids.
was a
great
success
Adams-Browning residents sat on the yelled for top the bid and the highest bidder won a date \vith the lucky RA
The
sidelines and
XMMr
66
a"wai'eness
Vagi Mon IL a
theatrical
performance
in
^vhich various women
share
stories of
grief and happiness through the viewpoiQt of their vaginas
"I think this is
important
becaiise it
raises money to stop abuse and domestic "vdolence
on campus. It's my third year doing this and I love itT
Kate Gorton
Senior actor
(-1?
womanhood
I 'This
performance is important because it lets women appreciate
performance w^as held as a part of V-Day, the global movement to end violence against w^omen and girls.
This
It
attempts
to raise
aw^areness
about
issues
facing w^omen world^vide, including rape, incest, battery, female mutilation, and sexual slavery. Each monologue tells the audience a Httle bit about these issues
w^omen
face
w^orldv^de, v^th some inspiring laughter, others bringing tears. The proceeds from this performance benefitted the URI Violence Prevention and Advocacy Services program.
and love themselvea It goes towards a"wesome cause
Rebecca
an
too."
Kittredge
Freshman actor
'<-^x"'itI
iS
69
f(JU]
Men's Ba s^ket^balj ross a
the court
slam
5;
vote
70
baUot
2008 Student Senate
hoops
72
Wo^men's Basketball sport t
n. a
'Tts great to get to part see the
of the band and
women's basketball team.
They always
have
great attitude."
a
Tim Marren
Freshman
)
73
B.
74
bi'illiant
To prepare for the play I read a couple biographies on Mozart's life and read tons of letters that he vvrrote to various members
of his family, his wife, and friends. That was the best "way for
insight
me
to
get
an
of what this musical
genius's personality
w^as
like."
Tyler Fischer Mozart
Junior
75
l>i;iii(
'It's been
a
great
experience working
.*5,
on
the sho^v. It's
a
w^onderfuUy "written, briUiantly structured piece of theatre. And it features a surplus of genuinely mo"ving moments." Jamie Dufault
Joseph n, Emperor of Austria
Senior
^1,
-tZ
)
balance beam
76
GLjmnastics:
ability to tumble, keep one's balance, perform ^vith grace, and posses the determination rL
the
to stick with it
77
"This is
a
great
group of girls, we're all like sisters, and
w^e're
really going
to miss this team
next
year"
Deanna Staats Freshman
vault
78
sjolash
^
Swim-ming DiV'ing:
rL
5c^
the t\vo
teams that
create
splash performance a
"4^:
0Sf>^ y:3/m
/i^ 'This year has the
potential
to
be the best in
Rhode Island
history." Jason Jacintho
k\
Senior
ft r
7^)
shake
"We
enjoy performing
at all the basketball
games. Its
a
opportunity w^e
love for
great to do Avhat
our
peersT'
Amanda Riddle (Left) Junior
n.
the art of
dancing
to
inspire
80
painting
Win^ter n.
the skill
or
mastery.
illustrating abstract thought through of
various forms of
expression
"Art: it's just a passion and something i'm good at. I enjoy making and creating things."
Stephen Benitez Senior
sculpture
SI
I
"The best part of art is not ha"ving to buy
books and it's
definitely more interesting than math." Brian Blake Senior
lattee
82
193
Degrees
Cof'fee House
83
The 193
Degrees
Coffee house is
one
espresso
of
hot spots on campus. It's a place for students to grab a cup of Joe, play some
relax
board games, or kick back and on the comfy couches. The
Coffee House also hosts local bands and
Open
Mic
Nights
for the ultimate
coffee house feet And, if you'i^e tired of drinking Pepsi, the Coffee House is the
only place
on
campus that
serves
Coke!
S^t AHe V^ mil
Tn^Mum i""~-
E, vy 0- ^'
.
L,
^
owij,^ >j4,jB^. ^gg"'-^-'^''^
. .
84
bJUiai'ds
February 13th,
2008
The URI Police sponsors a "Blues and Cues" night for the URI students to come out, meet nevv^ people URI
commixnity. The students get to meet the police and other students over a fe^v games of
pool
in the Union.
and build
free Hot Chocolate March
4th,
2008
The Union Board handed out free hot chocolate to the tired and cold students in the Union to
get them through their day
and "warmed up.
'This is really great for a
break in the middle of
day!
a
long
Yum!
Justine Metro Junior
bid
"My
favorite
thing
the date auction
dressing
up and
about
was
raising
money for a good cause with all of my closest
friends." Melissa Simandl
Sophomore
l/ZBT
Date Auction
November 14, 2008 girls of W^e're Offering Women Wisdom and the boys of Zeta Beta Tau sho"wed their stuff off co"wboy style, all for a good cause. Both groups came together The
to raise
a"wareness
of domestic violence in honor of
Aura Diaz. The money raised from the auction "was put to the Women's Center to help spread awareness
of domestic "violence in
ift
a
greater scale.
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87
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daffodils
Sorin rL
the best time
knoAvn
as
Quad
campus, also M season on
quad
"Coming
out to
do "work
on
quad
is
^
the
al"ways
funT'
Brittany Stone Freshman
"Spring
means
the end of school
^ is nearF' Brandee Piazdk Junior
"Springtime means skipping class to hang out
the
on
Quad!' Sarah
Hayden
Freshman
'Winter makes
Spring
at URI
^
v/orth the "wait."
QfQ Liz Fusco
Freshman
"Springtime at URI, this is w^hy I
came
here?'
Brianna Sihi
Freshman
f
WcU'ni
^)()
of
'The first fe"w
days
Spring alvvrays
nice. I
are so
look forw^ard to
the w^eather up on
warming enough so I can sit the quad and relax
between classes."
Sara
Champlin
Senior
91
sandals
^ m
92
dexieption
'Perhaps the biggest lesson I learned, was from of the
one "was
\
ei^' lessons 1
able to teach
as
Jean
Bi-odie, "which is, "Deep in most of
for
us
is the
greatness,
or
potential the
potential to inspire greatness." Myssa Baldassarri Junior
The Prime of
Jean Brodie 'XJRI theatre is
pi-ogram because the close and w^e're all vei-^- passionate do and I think that's apparent in the "work "we a
unique undergi-aduate
teachers and students about "what
produce
i.-
"we
are so
like The Piime of Miss Jean BixxUe. The cast felt
comfoi"table
doing
the all the a
''
^
^Bs. *
-%
mm
m\iiii
scenes
in the ai'tists studio
resi^ectful and dedicated actor I knew" I could tiTJst him completely and our director, Bryna 'Woi-tman, the cast, and the crew "were so suppoi-tive and professional Jolie Lippincott -""^ Sophomore i because Joe is such
93
Di-ide
Spring
Ttne-a
^ QTQ 'This shoAv
"was a
great experience and I love being able to share it "with the
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s
Ten^nis:
Avhere guys create a racket rL
can
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slice
IX
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can
girls
fall in love
^ CTQ
'T feel like the team
was
really
strong this year. W^e not
only had
a
great year, but it "was a
lot of funT'
Amanda Barletta
Sophomore
96
"WTL
Gam-ing February 22-24, The
Gaming
event is held meet new
new
having
a
2008
Club held this years weekend long gaming convention. This the URI community can get together, play any type of game, time with old friends. It's a great place to learn and
so
people
games
Convention
or
spend
introduce other
people
to your
favorites, "whUe relaxing and
great time.
'The
gaming
convention is "way to
spend
a
great
a
"weekend w^here you can
meet
Kevin
people."
McCarthy
Senior
,s^.
ne"w
97
"Tm
w^orking
hard to go out on a high note."
Jarryd DUlas Senior
^ CfQ
homerun
98
w^here you w^ont find diamond in the rough iTL
'Today w^as a huge "wm. Hopefully we can
build
on
it."
Chris Parkinson Senior
a
s-^nnQ-
health
100
Spring
Break
Health Education
March
12th,
2008
Health Services decked out the Union all in
Spring right before the big break. The staff of Health Services pro"vided students "with -workshops and ad"vice on ho"w they can be healthy, safe, and take the right precautions to have a great Spring Break. Break fashion
101
Lost At
Sea,
But Not in Our
Hearts O^ncert March 12th, 2008
^^3lk'
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Friends and
family of late Donahue,
Daniel
students, Fandia Shloul, and Geoffrey W^ilkes, held tw^o-year anniversary^
'-^^. t<
a
concert in their memoiy.
Friends and feUo"w students
performed
several musical numbers in honor of theii" friends. The URI
community gathered together in Eld-wards HaU to remember these students "who
are
greatly missed.
QfQ
'Tt isn't
just
to
raise money, it's to
biing
every^one ->
together
to
i-emember them."
Brittany Wilkes
lo:
i-eixjiling
103
'The paper is
truly
a
team effort and it w^ould
not have been
without the
possible
amazing and
fantastic staff that
The Gkxxi Five Cent
had this
Ave
year."
Christopher
Barrett
Elditor-in-Chief Senior
^ m
fresh
m.
"I Uke ho"w the art
department
at URI is
smalL it's nice to "walk
through
the halls and
kno"w each other."
Heidi Schiller Senior
Spr/ing blooming creations from budding young artists
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sport
to
Rowling:
timing and poise pull oars in unison
in v^hich
required
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bloom
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Rain*
Awards: ceremony honoring people and organizations IX a
that
exemplify leadership qualities student
Ehnployee Aw^ard Recipient:
Paula Arruda Team Ebccellence Aw^ard We're Student
Recipient: Offering Women W^isdom
Leadership
Aw^ard
Recipient:
Jill Anderson
The Robert A, Rain-ville named in honor of the served the
positions
University
A"wards,
man
Avho
in variotis
in Student Acti-vities
and Student
Life,
are
held each
year to "recognize, encourage, and celebrate" leadership
qualities
found in students and
groups around the campus. Selection committees in the
of Student Employee, Ebccellence, and Student Leadership determine the
categories Team
recognized with special reception
finalists to be
av^ard at
a
an
I'Nl
VEHS.TV I sland
Rhode
lii'
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"Winning the Rain"ville Team Excellence A"ward has been such
an
honor, and
I kno"w the members "will
X
^,
take the distinction and continue to do po"werful
things
for the
University
of Rhode Island." Kristen Motel
President of WOWVV^
%llMiri(fc student
Senior
%. CfQ
f*^^
,
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1 14
ch^u-it\-
n^%mM,
c Ef
FIGHT BACK
"^0^ *''#'*?^*rj(.-/**/f
I rL an
event ^vhere thousands of dollars
raised
by M;^alldng fight against cancer are
"^0^^
all
night
for the
\valking
115
This year hundreds of people showed up with tents and raincoats to bear the ^vet
night in the battle against cancer. Throughout the night, members from each team continuously walked around elements all
the outdoor track at URL With music
moving and night truly path, community at its best.
the crowed
this
the
^ "Relay
for life is
an a"wesome
fundraiser that lets
people get
involved "with
a
great cause."
Angela Olenik Freshman
orq
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avant-garde
"I loved
"with the
"working
FMS team to make the fashion sho"w
a success.
to
results of
skill and
our
see
It
the
Avas awesome
hard Avork" Maria Horenbein
Sophomore
fi0 ^
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ti
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S^t
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haute coutiu'e
FMS Presents
The
Fit'ting
Room:
the 2008 annual FMS
spriag fashion shov^; a display of unique, student-created and designed fashions that depict n.
some
of the latest trends and innovations ia the fashion ^vorld
'The Fitting Room," the title of the 2008 Annual FMS Spring Fashion Show, was entirely student-run production that show^cased the sldll of URTs most talented fashion majors. The event featured over 25 different student designers and over 60 of their original ensembles. The annual sho"w allo"ws members of the Fashion Merchandising Society to attain valuable "hands on" experience in design, advertising, and production. FMS is an organization open to all students "with an interest in fashion, and pro"vides its members with opportunities to explore and become familiar "with the fashion industry. During the 2007-2008 school year, the Fashion Merchandising Society "was under the leadership of President Jenna Richards. an
TTMS gives us so many opportunities to learn about fashion. It's
a
hands
experience that goes beyond "what we learn in on
a
classroom."
Amy Le"vinson, Emily Pascoe, C3ielsea Lynch Freshmen
^ ^
brotherhood
118
"Greek W^eek is
one
of
those
unexplainable things you need to experience yourself."
Greek Week: Greek's favorite time of year involving raucous competition and shenanigans that IX a
designed to prove w^ho is the best house, and ultimately, to have fun are
119
competition
Elvery spring, a fraternity/sorority pair participate together and separately in performances and events to accumulate the most points throughout the week Afternoon Greek Week events include chariot, torch, tricycle, and sack races, tug-of-"war, and a softball game. Evening events include the annual Mr. & Miss Greek Week pageant. Slip & Slide BowUng, DodgebaU, Greek Sing, and Lip Sync, with the new recreation of Nickelodeon's Double Guts Hidden Temple Competition When points are added up at the end of the last event, winners can call themselves the best fraternity or sorority on campus.
"Greek Week showed of
unity
really
me a sense
between
the sororities and fraternities. I love
competition and
^^e
"won!'
t CfQ
photo
credit for these pages: Jamie Tobin
Brian Henock
Freshman
A2L
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f
socialization
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'It's a
a
good time. It's
good -way
to
get to
kno"w everyone else in the Greek system." Mike VaUlancourt
Sophomore
;K-li'
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Block ^ -a*
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IX
Parity:
day of fun students wishing to
UB's annual
for
escape the stresses of class ;fnnnT"iiiTrrnTTTrTO
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Rosie Pebrito Freshman
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oi'ganLZi^itions
QTQ
The Union Board holds
a
party for one spring semester to
'block"
tow^ards the end of the
day give students a break from preparing for final projects and exams. Several carnival-like events are
located in front of the Union and are by booths highlighting the various
surrounded
organizations on campus. Students can play games, win prizes, make crafts, and purchase tshirts and Build-A-Bears w^hile learning about campus clubs.
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"This
year's Springfest w^as of
a^vesome
my favorite
full
events w^as
the
lobsterbake."
Amy McDermott Senior
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outdoors
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Student Entertainment Committee's
annual Aveek of
spring celebration
The Student Entertainment Committee's annual
Springfest
celebration had several great events
this year. The "week kicked off "with their traditional "one ton sundae" at the morning's Block
Party, follo"wed that evening by an assortment of mocktails. Other events throughout the "week included a surfing simulator ride and servings of delicious food at the annual lobsterbake.
Celebrity appearances included Mr. Belding of Saved B;y Tlie BeU, a concert by new-comer Colbie Caillat, and a presentation by two MythBusters
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early
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Renaissance Yearbook: FiTiance Donnelly Geft) is a Junior "who served as the along "with the help of her Assistant Finance Elditor, Sophomore, Melissa Simandl (right). They are responsible for handling the budget, sales, and advertisement. Because of their know^ledge and business skills the yearbook "was able to increase sales for a record-breaking number this year!
Laura
Finance Editor
Memories (middle). Junior, served as Special Elvents Editor this year "with the help of Meghan Lingenfelter. Freshman Geft) and Caitlin Do-wd, Freshman (right). This section "was responsible for documenting all the special, annual, events that happen at URI to make it "what it is. This staff exemplified ne"w design and photography that contributed great quality to the book Marissa Cblson
Art EbTuly Moore,
Junior (middle) served
as
Arts Ekiitor
"with the assistance of Sara
Champlin, Senior Geft) and Jenn Lashinsky, Freshman (right). This staff -was responsible for finding up and coming artists and their work They "w^ere also responsible for show^casing URIs theatre by intervie"wing the actors and actresses of the plays performed by the students. This staff contributed
an
artistic flair that makes the book stand
out and shine.
Sports Audrey Goiild, Junior (right photo, middle) served as the Sports Elditor "with the help of Emily C^eorge, Freshman Geft), Yvonne Burnett, Freshman (right), and David Kelvey, Freshman Geft photo). This group sho"wed off their school spirit by attending several games of all the URI to capture the best
sports in order
moments and action shots of the
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crev^ on
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amazing, dedicated group individuals w^ho aim to capture rL an
YetirlxK)k
of and
document all the great moments of URI life
^ Edi-tor'in-Chief
CfQ
"Being Eklitor this year was really tough, but "without my outstanding staff, this "would never have been
possible.
I would like to thank them for
all their hard "work this year. "We've overcome many obstacles and changed
several things this year and I'm glad this staff stuck "with me through it alL With their kno"wledge and skills, "we
combined together to form team that
accomplished
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good
Just because it's the end of a chapter of your Hfe doesn't mean it's the end of your book. You've
got
more
chapters
to
^vrite and it's up to you to fill in the pages with your own meanings.
Hopefully these past four years have helped you to define yourself and become the person you w^ant to be. Creating this book has helped me define
myself because of all the skills Pve had to use and acquire during the production of this book w^hich have helped me become a
better person, I would like to dedicate this volume of
the Renaissance Yearbook to aU the teachers ^vho have touched my life. have helped me create and find the
definitions and Not
only
They
in my own life. have these teachers aided me
meanings
in my journey throughout my studies, but they have also empowered me,
guided me, and showed me ho^v important and pov^erful education can be. "They have been mentors, friends, and advisors Avho have always been there, how^ever, at the end of the day, they are teachers, some of the most extraordinary people you mtlQ ever meet. Take w^hat you have learned here at use it as a tool to help you in
URI and
journey of life. And please, go to a teacher or professor that has changed
your
you in some way and thank them for all their hard work and dedication and let
them knoM^
So,
have
your life. thank you to all the teachers out
they
there ^vho have
grateful
changed
helped
me! Im very
for all that you have done!
Justine Metro
Editor-in-Chief
luck
future
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Dearest Sara: It has been the
greatest pleasure getting to know you either over the for a few^ short months. Your contributions to or few years past Renaissance Yearbook will never be forgotten, as ^we wiR remember you for your artistic photographs, creatively designed pages, and your reign as co-editor of the entire book your junior year. We all knov^ that will do you
that your time at the University of Rhode Island has close. Visit us ^vhen you can and continue to share your Avisdom
great things come
to
a
no^v
with the world. You will
truly
be missed!
With
love.
Renaissance Yearbook Staff
love
229 James ( JB)
McLaughlin,
We remember your first days riding the bus to school with your buttei-fly name
tag. You have accomplished inany thing's since that first bus ride. On
day, you
will
gTaduation
youi- cap and gown and go out into the w^orld. We are veiy pi-oud of the w^onderfxil young man
proudly
w^ear
you have become and can
only hope
that
no
matter w^here you go oi' w^hat you w^ear you wHl go wdth that childlike determination and make ' a
difference in this
We're
wrorld.
so
Congratulations MEZ! proud of you. Always pursue your
dreams and remember how much
Congratiilations! Love, Mom, Dad,
and Cara
we
love you.
MOM and DAD
Matthew,
Congratulations! May Our
all of your dreams come true. We love
Loving Daughter-
How
proud
w^e are
and with to
congratiolate
you!
you for your achievement. You have realized your dreams and the path ahead of you Avill be
happiness. Remember always here for you.
blessed with much are
w^e
Mom, Dad Ralphie, John Henry and Abuela
We
alv^ays
kne^v
you w^ould go
places.-
Mom, Dad, Andrew, Danny, Grandma Florence, Grandpa Jack, Grandma Joyce, and Grandpa Ekidie Jr., The
path
you have chosen and the
discoveries
We
are
proud
very of you!
Love,
Dad, Mom, and Greorge
manner
which you taken it, we could not be more of youI Not only have you made academic
developed
over
into
a
in
proud
these last four years, youVe also young man v^hose character is
to be admired, your courage to explore challenges continues to impress us, aden your commitment to seeing things through is
the
one
nevk^
admiraL We wish you all the health and happiness this world has to offer as you your next
journey!
Love, Mom and Dad
begin
230
congi'atulai ions
Congratulations Shav^nil
d i MM
We
are
all
proud
of you and w^e knoAV that you will u,
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do very w^ell in life. YouVe been
through
lot in
a
your lifetime and came out great.
Gkxxi
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fe\5^
always managed to see the w^onders of the world, and now that you are beginning this chapter, your options are Umitless. Celebrate your achievements, yet remain humble. Life holds so many lessons some come from adversity, so dont be afraid of it. Looks towards the horizon, but keep loved it ^will never steer you in the ones close. Alw^ays listen to your inner voice the architect of You are direction. your Ufe, and you have built a strong Avrong each ^vith W^elcome foundation. stage open arms each has it's own magic, Peter Pan. We are soooo very proud of you. Always know that you are loved. Your
big
blue eyes have
rf'^;
^
luck.
Dad
^%iL
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231
celebrate
Ashkan:
Congratulations, Ave are proud of you and all you
have
accomplished. Love
always. Mom, Dad, Afsheen, and Arezou
dedication
232
Dear
Brian,
There
those that
are
follow and those that lead. You have proven you are one of the latter.
J
We
proud
are so
of
your accomplishments and dedication.
-t^'
W^e kno"w that you will continue on the path of success
^vhile
accumulating all the happiness life can offer along the way.
Congratulations! Love, Mom and Dad
Dearest
"Nikkidemus,"
At the time you
were
bom,
gift
you w^ere given a that most of us forget
about
as w^e
get older. It is
the powder to design your own unique life. You are an
artist
^the
canvas
is
your life. From this moment on, take
ownership of this gift and use it wisely. If you do, your life will become an extraordinary work of art.
We believe your life will be a masterpiece! Just
dont
ever
lose your
"joie
de vivref'
Congrats
and much
love.
Aunt Linda & Uncle Mike xoxoxoxoxoxo
233
liaj ipines^-
Corey, Where to
begin? You are a remarkable young lady! bring smiles and laughter from Miss Maggies' Ballet classes. Girl Scouting adventures, Father/Daughter Weekends, Disney trips, and making it to the "Horseshoe" in Cheering Nationals, giving drive-thru at Wendy's a new meaning, and cheering at URE Your drive and focus on your future is something v^e admire! Wishing you happiness, we vdll always be there for you, just look over Memories
your shoulder!
Love, Dad, Mom, Carl & John
It
seems
like
yesterday that you small boy
v^rere a
Over the years confident and
_
as
you grev^A
more
independent, you brought us so much happiness and pride in all your accomplishments. MAY YOU ALWAYS HAVE_
enough success to make you proud, enough trials to keep you strong, enough luck to make you smile at life, enough work to keep you challenged, enough of all life's treasures. To keep you truly happy. CONGRATULATIONS! You Bring More Pride and Happiness Than Words Can EX^er Say.
All
My
Love
Always,
Mom
234
journey
Christopher, W^e
very proud of you and your accomplishments. We sure that you will be successful in aU your future
are
are
endeavors. As you
begin your journey know that always there for you. Love, Mom and Dad
May
2008
we are
235
inspire
Matthew, Our dream is for aU your dreams to come true. You have al-ways been ti-ue
yourself never to follov^r a crowd, we are proud of your independence. Let the stars be your g:uide no matter where you are in the world, and hope you will be touched by kindness and inspired by your strength and wisdom. We love you and are very proud of yoio. Congratulations to
and
Mom and Dad
Matt, Thank you for alw^ays being there for me. You're the best.
Congratulations. I
love
you-
Alida
Our
pride
in Max
continues to grow. He has always taken on every
challenge
committed to
sucxjeed Once he
completed his degree requirements, he immediately went on to another challenge spending the Spring semester in the Rockies
with the National Outdoor
Leadership
School
Congratulations on your graduation Max and for having a dream and the courage to live it.
Dad and Mom
236
samurai
Congratulations You've spent
a
long,
what
Kristin!
but fun-fiUed, six years here at URI and have accomplished SO much. You have great Yearbook Elditor is w^hile producing an aw^ard vanning book and have
exemplified given Renaissance a new^ definition. Not only have you discovered and learned the ways of producing a great book, but also have aided others to do the same after you. You have contributed many things to URI and the Renaissance group, but you have also contributed many things you may not know and have touched the lives of so many jjeople. There are certain people put on this planet to touch the lives of others, and for all of us here at the Renaissance Yearbook, as well as so many more on campus, you have been that person. You have given us great memories such as "yearbok", "duckponds", and the greatest analogies that anyone could ask for. While being our "yearbook mentor" you taught us how to work as a team, and by being our friend you taught us so much about life. There is no doubt in our minds that aU of these w^onderful doors are opening for you because you truly deserve it. Make us proud by following all of your dreams, and well make you proud by trying our best to follov^ your in your footstep>s. W^e're so proud of you, well miss you. Congratulations Kmoney! a
237
excel
Justine, You have
given us so much joy and happiness w^atching you in the Marching Band, Pep Band, and concerts. We
are so
of you These past four years have given us
proud so
much
are
pride. You truly "The Pride." Go Rhody!
Go URE We love you Justine
Love, Mom, Dad, Sean, and Ashley
W^e could not have asked for
Avonderful
Daughter, Sister,
a more
and Aunt.
You have excelled at URI
beyond our highest expectations, not only in your academics but also in the challenges you have conquered, the relationships you have made and your maturity in finding yourself ^while looking toward the future. You have such
permeates aU that made
us
proud
a
you do! You have
and the whole
and
we
love of life the
family
kno^v there is
so
very to
more
come-.
V/E LOVE YOU!
Dad, Mom, Jonathan and Shawn, Dawn, Emily, Myles, and you Kitty, Mittens
238
wonderful
Marie K.
Day-Lewis
Class of 2008
Marie, Congratulations! FolloAv your dreams. You have a bright future ahead of you. You a w^onderful daughter and sister and we are proud of you. All
love. Mom, Dad, Lauren, and
are
our
Elrin
Thank you Renaissance 2008! Special thanks to the 2008 Renaissance staff for all your hard Avork and dedication! The book would not have been possible
Avithout you alL
Much yearboker Justine
love,
239
Success is... doing what LJOU can do well and doing
it well
whatever you do. -Longfellow Congratulations on
you wonderful
achievement and best wishes for the future.
Love, Mom, Dad, and the Family
achievement
Colophon:
Yearbook, Volume 106, was printed by Josten's Printing State College, PA. Our representative was Norval K Gamett
The 2008 Renaissance
Publishing in Jr., and our plant consultant was Crystal Gault. This book contains 240 pages and had a press run of 462 copies. The office of the Renaissance Yearbook is located in room 123 of the Memorial Union, 50 Lower CoUege Road, Kingston, Rhode Island 02881. The phone number is (401)874^5897. The e-mail address is yearbook@etaLurLedu and the website address is www.uriedu/yearbook and
The staff of the 2008 Renaissance Yearbook would first and foremost like to thank Norval Gamett, Caren QrUck-Corin, and Maureen McDermott for aU of
major role in the help of the production of possible Mrithout them. We would also Kke to thank the entire Memorial Union staff especially (but not limited to) Sheri Davis, Lorrie Olson, Brad Irish and Bruce Hamilton. Special thanks goes to Bonnie Bosworth of the URI Theatre Department and Athletic Media Relations for the photos they have contributed- We would like to thank everyone Avho has contributed or helped Avith any aspect of the production of this book their
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responsible opening, closing, and other various senior dividers, graduation, section, Pages through 15, 112 through 143, and 210 through 223 are spreads throughout the book. Finance Elditor was Laura Donnelly assisted by Melissa SimandL Audrey printed in four color Gould was responsible for Sports assisted by Emily George, Dave Kelvey, and Yvonne Burnett. Memories Eklitor was Marissa Colson assisted by Unless otherwise noted, aU photographs were Meghan Lingenfelter and Caitlin Dowd. Art Elditor taken by the Renaissance Staff or donated was Einily Moore assisted by by Sara Champlin and members of the URI community. Senior Jenn Lashinsky. AU members of the staff have also portraits. Homecoming, Rhody Rally, and contributed to proofing of the book and other Graduation were taken by Davor various additions to make the book the best it could Photography, 3580 Progress Drive, Suite G, be. The entire Renaissance Staff have given their Bensalem PA 19020. talent and skills to the making of this book. The base ink color is black.
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