FEBRUARY 26, 1987
Collegian
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$450 raised during volleyball•a•thon
by David Bruce
Collegian Staff Writer
The Men's volleyball club and
the women's varsity team raised
over $450 during their volleyball-a
thon on February 19.
There was a tremendous
response to the event, with three
challenge teams participating; EKN
Fraternity, Third Floor Niagara,
and The Apartment Guys. In all,
over 35 volleyball players were div
Ski team at Behrend
by Angela Papaleo
Collegian Staff Writer
If you don't already know Penn
State-Behrend has its own Ski Race
Team. No, they are not affiliated
with the Ski Club here. They are a
completely separate organization.
The Race Team consists of five
members: captain Skip Jackson,
Jim Fraps, Sam Avampato, Bill
Alcorn and Chais Gaydos. The
season began January 17 and ended
February 28. They travel all over
Pennsylvania to such resorts as Elk
Mountain and Seven Springs.
Transportation, however, is deter
mined by each individual, Behrend
does not provide the luxury of a
bussing service.
Joel Ortly and Skip Jackson
started the club last year. They us
ed to race against, small schools
such as Gannon University, but
have since moved on to tougher
competition. The team became
revived last year after receiving a
letter from the NCSA (National
Collegiate Ski Association) inquir
ing if interest was still active at
Behrend.
The Student Government
Association granted the race team
$BOO for the entire season to assist
them with provisions. "We're very
appreciative of everything they've
done for us," says captain Skip
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ing, setting and spiking in Erie Hall
for almost 5 hours.
This was the third consecutive
Volleyball-a-thon, last year's event
raised money for travel expenses
and this year's funds will be used to
purchase new outfits.
Some of the top fund raisers
from the women's team were Julie
DiFrancisco and Beth Beres, both
of whom are in contention for
prizes for their efforts. These prizes
include dinner for two at the
Jan Wilson organizes the teams for the volleyball-A-"Ton
Jackson. This money is put
towards lift tickets and entry fees
for races, as the members have
their own skis. But they still end up
paying approximately 540 each,
every time they race, to cover costs.
The team had fund raisers before
the season began to help earn funds
Unfortunately they did not achieve
enough to purchase uniforms.
They do, however, have sweatshirts
from last year.
The ACSC (American Collegiate
Ski Conference) sponsors the races.
Our team has beaten four teams
with one fifth place win, two sixth
place wins and one seventh. They
needed another fifth place to
qualify for Regionals this weekend.
They therefore missed this privilege
by one place. Although they will
not be participating in these events
the racing team is more competitive
now than it has ever been.
Unfortunately this season has
come to an end. But do not fret,
there's always next year to be able
to join. "Anyone showing interest
is more than welcome to come and
try out," encourages Skip. He
regrets that this was his last season
here because next semester he will
be attending Penn State University
Park. As he leaves he wishes the
best for the team hoping they
receive much interest and choose a
sufficient replacement to take over
for him.
Waterfall Restaurant, dinner at
Barbato's Restaurant, and movie
passes.
As for the event itself, a number
of different contests were played: a
co-ed tournament, a triples tourna
ment and "King of the Hill"-a type
of hybrid volleyball where one
team keeps serving until another
team scores.
For those who pledged money to
a volleyball player, your money is
due by February 25.
Photo by Wendell Bates
Off campus
by Pat Schlipf
Collegian Stall Writer
There are two off-campus
physical education classes that can
be taken for credit; they are bowl
ing and swimming. Karin Sobotta
is the instructor for bowling and
swimming. The fee for either class
is ten dollars for the use of off
campus facilities. Both courses
may be taken for one credit each.
Bowling class consists of five
games per week: two on Tuesday
and three on Thursday. The games
take plae at Eastway Lanes in
Wesleyville. Fifteen lanes are used
for each class. "lt.'s easier at
Eastway because the scores are
computerized and shown above on
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The men's club volleyball team: (Front L-R) Tom Wilkinson, Sean Weaver, Kevin Wagner, Steve Stegman. (Back
L-R) Doug Pecora, Ken Fisher, Clark Bradley, Tom Orda, Scott Olsen and Tim Wilson.
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against the Lucky Dogs on February 23 at 9:00 p.m. The
Big Brac's also were undefeated this year, and are lead
by Mark Majewski and Greg Green.
All four playoff spots have been filled in the in- The Lucky Dogs were 6-1, and feature Terry Ryan,
tramural basketball league, though it took an extra Mike Flanagan and Sean Love. •
playoff game. The two winners will meet on February 25 at 10:00
On February 16, the Smooth J's, led by Jim Amber- p.m., immediately following the consolation game.
son and Moe Pringle, defeated Chubbors 32-17 to gain Michael Bari, who organized the league, said, "There
the final playoff spot. was good competition throughout the season...little
The Smooth J's enter the Final Four tournament with problem with forfeits, abusive language and fighting."
6-2 record, and will play top seeded Gary's Gang on "The final four are a good representation of the
Feb. 23 at 10:00 p.m. league."
Gary's Gang features the play of Gary Manuel, Steve The next intramural event, volleyball, will take place
Battaglia and Mike Meridino. They finished the season after spring break, and sign-up sheets are already out.
with a perfect 7-0 record. Please contact Sarah Rose at 898-6340, for more
The other semi-final game will slate the Big Brac's information.
gym classes offer new adventures
a screen. I can see how the students
are doing without making them
nervous," Sobotta said. There are
tv,o classes that have a maximum
enrollement of 45 students.
There are some good bowlers in
the class. The best score so far is
236. Tournaments are held and
bowling pins are given away as
trophies. Bowline classes are held
at 9:25 and 11:00 on Tuesdays and
Thursdays mornings.
The swimming course can be
taken to certify a person as a
lifeguard. Classes are held at the
1 - MCA in Harborcreck at 7:30
a.m. Certification can be awared
for advanced lifesaving and the
Red Cross asvanced lifesaving
course. The course is fifteen weeks
Steve Stegman
2/23 to 2/28
at your
Behrend
Bookstore
s set
by Dave Bruce
Collegian Staff Writer
long and primarily deals with water
safety.
The basics of the course is the
survival float, front crawl and
breast stroke. Other techniques
that are taught are: surfboard
rescue, boat capsizing, rescuing
panicking swimmers, rescuing
submerged people, and group
recues.
Lifeguarding requires CPR and
lifesaving certification. To be a
water safety instructor, a lifesaving
certificate is needed. Now that the
swimmers are in condition, their ef-
or intramural teams
sports
ficiency is much improved.
Written and practical tests are
given. Some of the practical tests
are: treading water with your legs
only, rescuing submerged people
and proving you can save people in
certain situations that may occur
while in the water. Quizzes are also
given, to keep the students updated
on the notes that are given during
part of the class time.
There are only thirteen students
enrolled in this class. Sobotta says,
"I wish more people would get into
it. I recommend people to take it."