October Patchwork

October 1997
(Bits and pieces of Campus to Club)
To: Seminole Club Leadership
From: Betty Lou Joanos, Associate Alumni Director


So much has happened since the August PATCHWORK, I feel as though we have
been on a Seminole Rollercoaster with one thrill after another! Included in
these last packed weeks have been the excitement of returning students and
the beginning of the '97 Football Season. Events included: Picture Day, the
Alumni Association's 47th Kick-Off luncheon and wonderful trips for FSU
football to Southern California and Clemson, as well as the activity filled
6th ANNUAL SEMINOLE CLUB LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE. How about those three tough
fought, won, and hot football games?

Sincere appreciation is extended to the Southern California Seminole Club
under the leadership of President DANA VAILL for the greatest of Seminole
hospitality. Ditto to the Upper South Carolina Seminoles under the
leadership of CREIGHTON DOUGLAS. Both clubs were not content with just one
weekend function, but each hosted TWO greatly successful events.

Thanks to all of you Club, Alumni and Booster leaders who made the annual
pilgrimage to the LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE. Outstanding club awards were more
numerous than ever as the following were recognized: DIVISION I - South
Carolina Midlands, Seminole Club of Flagler County; DIVISION II - The
Seminole Club of Lake County, Seminole Club of Clay County, Martin County
Seminole Boosters, Inc.; DIVISION III - Seminole Club of North Texas;
DIVISION IV - The Atlanta Seminole Club, Palm Beach County Seminole Club,
Seminole Club of Greater Orlando, Jacksonville Seminole Club.

Alum DOUGLAS MANNHEIMER, Past Chairman of Seminole Boosters Inc., Chairman
of the Board of University Center Club, and on and on in Seminole
activities was welcomed into the Alumni Association's highest circle - the
Circle of Gold.

Last week while in New Haven, Connecticut, we had the opportunity to visit
with the president of our newest Seminole Club, DR. JIM ECKERT and wife
Suzanne. THE INTERNET SEMINOLE CLUB, is the first Internet - based
alumni/booster club of which we are aware. The ISC was founded with the
idea of uniting Alumni, Boosters and friends of the University who are
displaced geographically or otherwise prohibited from forming, or becoming
physically involved in a local Seminole Club. Jim's e-mail is:
eckert@hess.geology.yale.edu

CAMPUS CAPSULE
For the second year in a row, FSU was ranked as THE MOST EFFICIENT
UNIVERSITY by US NEWS AND WORLD REPORT, and also listed as one of the best
college buys by MONEY MAGAZINE. Fortunately the University slid to sixth as
a party school.

At a recent ceremony in Washington, D.C., the John Templeton Foundation
announced its biannual Honor Roll of CHARACTER BUILDING COLLEGES. FSU was
the only state university in Florida chosen.

The new dance department chairperson, ELIZABETH "LIBBY" PATENAUDE replaces
DR. NANCY SMITH FICHTER, who remains as artist-in-residence. Libby was
previously chair of the flagship dance program at Columbia College, SC.

Two programs in the School of Music have been recognized as the best in the
nation according to a prestigious music education journal. Both MUSIC
EDUCATION and MUSIC THERAPY were recognized as well as professors DR.
CLIFFORD MADSEN and DR. JAYNE STANDLEY.

Social Work professor Dr. CHARLES FIGLEY was named FAMILY PSYCHOLOGIST OF
THE YEAR by the American Psychological Association for his distinguished
and sustained service in the field.

FSU students and faculty will be the first in the world to gain free access
to a new research service with access to 1.3 billion documents. The
LEXIS-NEXIS Universe service, an Internet project two years in the making,
will make millions of documents available to students and faculty.

FSU and THE OPEN UNIVERSITY OF THE UNITED KINGDOM unveiled a new technology
center with the announcement of the first eminent scholar chair and
master's program in distance learning in the United States. The Center,
located at Suite 3500 C, University Center, links FSU with the OU,
headquartered at Milton Keynes, England. The OU is the recognized leader of
distance education in the English-speaking world. DR. DAVID GRAHAM
HAWKRIDGE, a scientist, educator and one of the founding professors of the
OU was introduced as the MCI Eminent Scholar. The position was made
possible through a $1 million donation from MCI matched by $750,000 from
the state.

In PRESIDENT D'ALEMBERTE's yearly report on the state of the university, he
discussed the success of FSU's fund-raising efforts, improvements in
technology, and the school's emphasis on teaching. To date, the FSU
Foundation's campaign that garners money from private sources has raised
over $278 million.

Many opportunities are available for clubs to continue to give to specific
areas of the University. The WESTCOTT BRICK PROJECT: a named brick for $100
if still available. Contact Fred Maglione, 850-644-9501.
THE WERKMEISTER HUMANITIES READING ROOM, once the location of the main
library of FSCW and the early years of FSU, is enjoying its new life as a
reading room for students. Books are needed for the many shelves. Hard
bound books with attractive bindings will be greatly appreciated. Please
contact DR. MARINA VON HIRSCH, 850-644-0303 or DR. NANCY DE GRUMMOND,
850-644-4259.
FSU's BRANCH CAMPUS IN THE REPUBLIC OF PANAMA oversees "Isla Tigre", a
natural preserve for twenty TAMARINS, a species of endangered monkeys. DR.
DENNIS RASMUSSEN, noted primate behavior expert, teaches Psychology at the
branch campus, and these monkeys are key to the program. A $100 donation
will assist with their care, and in return you get to name your monkey
(Osceola, Semi, Nole, Bert, Bernie - your choice), and you will receive a
color photo of your monkey with its biography and a FSU-PANAMA certificate
showing the name you chose. Call 850-644-3505.

SPORTS
Twelve former student athletes including professional volleyball tour
member GABRIELLE REECE, Olympic silver medalist KIM BATTEN, Miami Dolphin
LAWRENCE DAWSEY, and Florida Army National Guard MAJOR GENERAL RONALD
HARRISON, track and cross country, were inducted into the FSU HALL OF FAME.
Other inductees were: Derek Schmidt, FSU's football career scoring leader
with 393 points from 1984-87; SCOTT WARREN; PAUL SORRENTO, now a first
baseman with the Seattle Mariners; current PGA golfer NOLAN HENKE; JACK
SHARP, gymnastics; BUFFY BAKER, tennis; DEE FRYE-DAVIS, former longtime
secretary to athletics directors and a force behind the Hall of Fame; and
retired Business Professor RICHARD BAKER, who served as a leader of the
Athletic Committee for many years, received the MOORE-STONE award.

FSU recently hosted an AGENT DAY and is one of the few schools in the
country that has created a day for agents to come on campus and speak to
potential professional athletes. Created last year and designed by FSU
compliance officers ROBERT MINNIX and BRIAN MAND, the day introduces
athletes to agents in a private setting at the Moore Athletic Center.

THE OFFICIAL WEB SITE OF SEMINOLE ATHLETICS was launched on September 2nd.
Log onto www.seminoles.com for all your latest FSU sports information.

ESPN reporter Chilton surveyed 1,719 US males, ages 18-44, who live in
households with annual incomes of $50,000 or more as to their favorite
college football teams. FSU was the fourth ranked school behind Notre Dame,
Penn State, and Michigan.

Playing hard in the first three football games of the year, some team
members made the record book. ANDRE WADSWORTH and DARYL BUSH broke into the
record books for career tackles for loss. Wadsworth has 20, sixth-best in
FSU history and Bush has 19. Biletnikoff Award candidate E. G. GREEN
extended his streak of consecutive games with a catch to 30 with an eight
yard reception on the last play of the first quarter. Green's streak ties
an FSU record shared by Ron Sellers and Lawrence Dawsey. Green is now in
eighth place in career receptions (123), seventh place in career yardage
(2,087) and fifth in touchdown receptions (20).
THAD BUSBY broke into the top 10 in several career categories. His 3,515
career yards and 25 touchdown passes both rank 10th in FSU's record book.
His back-to-back, three hundred yard passing performances against Maryland
and Clemson mark only the ninth time an FSU quarterback has accomplished
the feat. PETER WARRICK's ninety yard punt return was the longest in Death
Valley history, the longest ever against Clemson, and the second-longest in
FSU history. WARRICK and FEASTER combined for 150 yards on punt returns,
the most ever against Clemson breaking a fifty-six year old record.

Senior defensive end ANDRE WADSWORTH was named a Burger King College
Football Scholarship Award Winner. A $10,000 scholarship will be given to
the school's general scholarship fund in his name. DARYL BUSH received the
honor last year.

Baseball COACH MIKE MARTIN lost his top signee, pitcher MICHAEL CUDDYER, to
the Minnesota Twins. About to sign with FSU, he was then offered a $1.85
million package, and Cuddyer accepted. It has been announced that FSU's
baseball team will face the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the major league team's
first exhibition game February 26th. The game will be played at St.
Petersburg's Al Lang Stadium.

FSU's BASKETBALL schedule includes home games against two Final Four teams:
National Champion Arizona on Dec. 23 and ACC foe North Carolina three days
earlier. The tentative season opener is at Rice on Nov. 14. The first ACC
road game is Jan. 3rd at North Carolina State. Four of FSU's first six ACC
games will be played on the road against NC State, Clemson, Georgia Tech
and Maryland. FSU will play Florida in the Milk Challenge on Dec. 14th,
which is the only time these two rivals will meet during the season. For
tickets with the ORLANDO SEMINOLES call 407-648-0037.

New women's basketball COACH SUE SEMRAU has spent as many days out of
Tallahassee as she has here, after accepting the position. She first
visited all of her players, has been recruiting, and has been a guest
speaker at many Seminole Clubs.

FSU's LADY SEMINOLE VOLLEYBALL TEAM bounced back after a heart breaking
loss to Florida by beating NC State. The loss to Florida ended their
winning streak (9-0), breaking the school record for the best start in FSU
women's volleyball history, eclipsing the 1982 record of eight straight
wins.

FSU sprinter CASEY CUSTER was honored by the NCAA as Florida's Woman of the
Year. The award is given to the top female student-athlete who excelled in
three areas - academics, athletics and community service. All woman
athletes from the state's NCAA schools were eligible.
FSU's BRENDON DEDEKIND placed fourth in the fifty meter freestyle at the
Pan Pacific swim meet in Fukuoka, Japan, with a time of 22.79 seconds.
Dedekind, a South African who will be a junior, finished tied for 16th in
the one hundred meter freestyle earlier in the week.

The US Walker Cup team defeated the Britain-Ireland team at Scarsdale, NY.
The team was captained for the second time by former FSU golf star DOWNING
GRAY, who is now a Pensacola insurance executive. Downing was once the
runner-up in the US Amateur and shot the low score for an amateur in the
1967 Masters. Other bragging points for golf alumni include HUBERT GREEN,
JEFF SLUMAN and PAUL AZINGER, who have previously won the PGA Championship.

Former FSU football player, HERSCHEL TUCKER WALLER was inducted into the
Slow Pitch Softball Hall of Fame. One of 136 men and women honored since
the Hall began in 1957. Waller, a native of tiny Vernon, FL, was an
all-state quarterback and pitcher who came to FSU on a football scholarship
in 1962. An injury ended his baseball career, but he continued to play
football. He was introduced to slow pitch softball by FSU physical
education professor Dr. PETE EVERETT.

TOMMY SUTER, a FSU Law student spent his summer enduring the rigorous
schedule of a pro soccer player. He was a member of the Tallahassee
Scorpions.

On October 19, STRENGTH COACH DAVE VAN HALANGER will coach a football team
of former FSU players against a German Squad. The 3:00pm. game against the
Blue Devils is a charity exhibition to benefit the TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT's
Caring Connection and FSU's Department of Physical Education.

NETWORKING
MANNY GARCIA, ardent Seminole Booster, recently endowed two athletic
scholarships worth $100,000. The Tampa native and brilliant restaurateur,
has been a generous donor to FSU since he became a fan of Bobby Bowden in
1972. His gift makes 168 endowed scholarships of the 450 scholarships
awarded to FSU athletes each year.

DR. CLYDA STOKES RENT, FSU alumna and President of the Mississippi
University for Women, was featured in the September issue of SOUTHERN
LIVING. A former Seminole cheerleader and Homecoming queen, Clyda was
Mississippi's first female university president.

If you have ever wondered how the garnet and gold spears pointing FSU fans
to Doak Campbell Stadium got there, they are carefully painted by members
of Tallahassee's EXTRA POINT CLUB. The painters are members of the
all-female Extra Point Club's Spirit and Tradition committee, on which all
first-year club members must serve.

Congratulations to the WINDY CITY SEMINOLES for purchasing a brick in the
Westcott Circle. These Chicago Seminoles are also hosting great game
watching parties and had a great day together at the Sox vs. Indians game
at Chicago's Comisky Park.

BROWARD COUNTY SEMINOLES report planned participation in Making Strides
Cancer Walk; manning a Seminole Booth at the Promenade in the Park; hosting
the 1st Annual GIG THE GATORS War Party on Nov 21st; as well as their
Annual Blood Bowl with the Gators during the month of November.

SARASOTA SEMINOLES will host their scholarship night on Oct. 20th at the
Asolo. JOHN BARNHILL, Director of Admissions, will be the guest speaker.
They are also hosting a Seminole-Gator Shoot-out on Oct. 27th at
Prestancia. If that is not enough, member GERALD NICHOLS has committed to
endow a $100,000 scholarship which will be named in honor of the late Don
Falls. The Sarasota Club will match 1/2 of this amount over the next 10
years.

THE HOUSTON AREA SEMINOLES opened their fall season with JERRY KUTZ,
publisher of the OSCEOLA. Earlier in the summer they participated in the
First Annual ACC Alumni Golf Tournament benefiting the Jimmy V. Foundation.

MARK ZEIGLER, Assistant Dean of the College of Communication, and loved
Seminole motivational speaker was the guest of the Dallas Seminoles. Over
100 Seminoles gathered and to appropriately kick off the season, an alumnus
from the class of '51 led the FSU ONE TIME cheer.

THE GAINESVILLE AREA SEMINOLES will host STEVE ROBINSON, FSU's new
basketball coach, on October 16th. They are also busily preparing their
biannual Pep Rally to be held Friday, November 21st at the Southern
Showplace, about three miles west of Gainesville on Newberry Road.

THE TRIAD SEMINOLE CLUB, NC, is proud of their 10 Triad National Merit
Scholars and their 2 National Achievement Scholars who are happily settled
here on campus, along with the over 60 other Triad scholars. They are
actively participating in area College Nights. On Oct. 26th will host ACC
OPERATION BASKETBALL for COACHES ROBINSON AND SEMRAU, and on Nov. 8th will
hold a recruiting conference with JOHN BARNHILL, Director of Admissions.

CHARLIE PERUZZI, of the NASHVILLE SEMINOLE CLUB reports they are currently
making arrangements to establish an FSU license plate with the State of
Tennessee. They need at least 100 participants, and the cost will be $25.
For information contact Bud Alderman, 615-228-3527.

The PENSACOLA SEMINOLES awarded their annual scholarships at their Fall
Kickoff Meeting. Awardees are chosen from local FSU students who are rising
sophomores, have a 2.5 GPA, and whose parents are club members.

THE CENTRAL OHIO SEMINOLE CLUB started their Fall season with a family
picnic prior to the Southern California game. They are having game viewing
parties and continue to participate in ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY.

Copied for your information from the PALM BEACH COUNTY SEMINOLES NEWSLETTER
- TEN REASONS TO PAY YOUR LOCAL DUES:
10.     You will get a free raffle ticket at War Parties by showing
your membership card.
9.      You will be listed in our local directory.
8.      You will receive a local directory.
7.      You will be entered in a special drawing to win a football
trip to Tallahassee. Includes tickets, room and dinner for 2.
6.      You may be eligible for anything else we may dream up.
5.      You will receive a 10% discount at Bill's Bookstore.
4.-1.   We need your money!

New Seminole Clubs and reviving Clubs are surfacing in Omaha, Middle
Georgia, Knoxville, Memphis, Austin and Milwaukee.

The SOUTHERN MOST SEMINOLE CLUB in Key West is hosting game watching
parties at Crabby Dick's, for any of you wandering Seminoles visiting from
the North. Call Toby Blacow 305-296-6096.

DARYL ALBURY, Alumni Board Member and past president of the Jacksonville
Club has written a great letter of congratulations and welcome to recent
FSU graduates in Jacksonville. Included in the letter is an invitation to
join the Club for the first year at half price. For more information call:
904-221-2458 or e-mail dca0962@aol.com

The HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY SEMINOLES remind us all that they are working with
Big Brother & Big Sisters of Tallahassee to brighten the lives of less
fortunate children. If you are not going to be attending a home game and
would like to donate your tickets to some really eager little 'Noles,
please call Becky Tepe at 850-386-6002, no later than the Monday prior to
the game.

THE FSU BAND ALUMNI in 1987 established an endowed scholarship fund with
the goal of $50,000 within 10 years. They have reached the 10th year, and
the endowment has reached $90,000 and growing!

If you think that you are an ACC Football Fan, read on. ACC Football Fan
DEX GOODWIN, is a winner every game. Wearing many colors and logos, he
boasts a grandson at Clemson, A Duke Blue-Devil grandson, and two Seminole
grandchildren. He also claims a Cavalier son-in-law, a Tarheel son-in-law,
a Seminole daughter and her husband, JERRY L. DRAPER, Dean of the FSU
School of Visual Arts and Dance. GO TEAMS!

COMING EVENTS
Dedication of Workmeister windows and reopening of Bryan Hall at Homecoming
The reception prior to the Duke game, October 11th begins at 4:30pm, at the
Duke Baseball stadium, across from the Football stadium. The TRIANGLE
SEMINOLE CLUB under the leadership of Jim Clarke, is working hard on
preparations to welcome us to their area.

THE 7th ANNUAL GOLDEN TORCH GALA, salute to FSU's most talented
Scholar-Athletes, will be held on Friday, October 17th. Check the web, or
call Sports information, 850-644-1403.

On Saturday, October 25th, the RICHMOND SEMINOLE CLUB will assist in
hosting the pregame party for the Virginia game. Held at the same hotel as
the past years, there has been a name change. No longer the Sheraton, it is
now a DOUBLETREE. Come at 4:30pm, and allow driving time later for parking
and the game.

HOMECOMING '97, PORTRAITS OF PROGRESS begins October 31st!

Friday  9:00am Alumni Open House, Visitor Info. Center Atrium, University
Center. Class reunions for '52, '57, '62, '67.
        2:00pm Parade beginning at the Civic Center and continuing west on
Jefferson St., ending at University          Center. Dr. Nancy Smith
Fichter, Grand Marshal
        6:00pm Clock and Seal Reception, downstairs - Civic Center. Hosted
by Alumni Association and Burning            Spear, Governor Reubin Askew
will be the featured speaker, and the Gold Key Ross Oglesby Award will
be presented.
        8:00pm Pow-Wow: Gene Deckerhoff, Marching Chiefs, Skits, Homecoming
Court/Chief and Princess,           Coach Bowden, players followed by
comedian David Spade. Tickets available through TicketMaster.
Saturday        8:30am Homecoming Breakfast, Union Ball Room. Tickets
available through the Alumni Association.                 Presentation of
ODK Grads Made Good.
        9:00am Reservation Run, 5K road race. Call 850-644-2430.
        Individual College and School's reunions
        3:30pm FSU vs. NC State
Sunday  9:00am Reunion Classes Breakfast, Radisson. Reservations can be
made through the Alumni office.
Club Awards Presented At the Sixth Annual Leadership
Conference in Tallahassee, September 12, 1997
Division I: South Carolina Midlands Seminole Club and the Seminole Club of
Flagler County

Division II: The Seminole Club of Lake County, the Seminole Club of Clay County
and Martin County Seminole Boosters, Inc.

Division III: the Seminole Club of North Texas

Division IV: the Atlanta Seminole Club, Palm Beach Seminole Club

Division IV: Seminole Club of Greater Orlando and the Jacksonville Seminole


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Stephen P. Curvey
Senior Artist
Florida State University Alumni Association