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A Fatz-i
By John G. Harvey
Do you ever wonder how some
college students find the time to do just
about everything?
This rare creature, strange as it
seems, exists right here at Capitol
Campus, in the persona of one John
"Johnnie Fatz" Clark.
John has, ingeniously, managed to
incorporate the lives of SGA Treasurer,
WNDR radio personality, athlete, and
student into one.
How does he do it? John credits much
of his success to his idol, Capitol Campus
grad and former President of the Young
Democrats, Gratz Washenik.
It was under the platform of the "Pro
Keggar Party," with Washenik as his
campaign manager, that John became
our SGA Treasurer.
According to John, "The time in
volved is unreal. The treasurer is prob
ably the most important member of the
SGA. He puts in more time than the
other members combined." While re
maining as humble as possible, John
doesn't want to sound like he's blowing
his own horn, "but if the shoe fits . .
With all of the responsibilities that
accompany the position of SGA Treas
urer, handling the budgets of the campus
organizations is the most important.
"At the beginning of the year, the
treasurer makes out the Budget Request
forms, which he hands out to each club
president. The presidents then return
the forms with all of the expenses listed.
Then the Finance Committee, the most
important committee of the SGA, will
look over the Budget Request forms and
the treasurer, being the chair of the After a full day as SGA Treasurer
Finance Committee, has the important and Johnnie Fatz, D.J. superstar, John
job of overseeing the Committee and Clark still finds time for other activities,
making sure that everything is on the up particularly sports. As seen in every
and up. The Committee then makes the thing else he does, for John Clark the
final decision as far as what should be athlete there is no off season. "In the fall,
allotted to each club, and the SGA takes I play golf. Come winter, it's volleyball. I
a vote on it. This all occurs in early
October." play for the Jerks (John's fraternity),
When John is not performing his captained by Jeff Hague, whom I credit
"important" duties as SGA Treasurer, for our winning record this year. In the
he can be heard at the Capitol Campus spring, I play baseball for the Little
radio station, where he becomes the Lions, C.C.'s baseball team." Asked if he
famous "Johnnie Fatz," one of WNDR's considered himself a superior athlete,
most popular personalities. John explains,"My modesty and humbe-
John sees his role as "The Fat Man" ness won't allow me to answer that
being of major importance. He explains question. I could answer it, but it would
the birth of "Johnnie Fatz" this way: "As be blowing my own horn."
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Johnnie Fatz, I find that 1 can help
various causes that I couldn't help as
John Clark, student, and John Clark,
treasurer. I'm sure everyone has heard
of some of the causes I've been fighting
for, such as trying to get Sonny and Cher
back together at the Hersheypark Arena
for a benefit concert. Also, trying to
reopen the investigation into Mama Cass
Elliot's untimely death. They say she
choked on a sandwich. I think there was
a little more to it than that. Also, trying
to get a school bird for Capitol Campus.
There was a good deal of participation. I
got some people to write in, and right
now the ostrich appears to be the
odds-on favorite." When asked what
motivates him to champion such causes,
John says, "They just come to me while
I'm sitting behind the microphone."
Johnnie Fatz's causes and charismat
ic personality have not gone unnoticed.
For example, there is a Johnnie Fatz fan
club in existence somewhere on campus.
These devotees of the Fat Man adam
antly maintain that their hero is a true
humanitarian. "I try to accommodate as
many people as I can with autographs
and personal appearances. But some
times it does become wearing, especially
when I'm eating my lunch," he says.
Ironically, it is lunch that makes
Johnnie Fatz the superstar that he is
today. "I've been told that one of my
lunches could fill a shopping bag. That
isn't entirely true, since I don't fill the
shopping bag all the way up. That's
partly how I got the name Johnnie Fatz,
because of my ravenous appetite and my
sweet tooth for Zagnut candy bars,"
explains John.
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John "Johnnie Fatz" Clark performing one of his many duties as SGA
Treasurer. READER Photo by Mark W. Clauser
Surprising as it may seem, John
Clark has found time in his hectic
existence to major in business adminis
tration.
What career plans or goals has John
set for himself? "I personally don't think
career goals are that important at this
stage of my life. For me to have any long
range goals would be ridiculous. I have
to look at the short term future because I
don't have much time left. I could go on
and get a Master's Degree and a
Doctorate, and then die in a plane crash
the day I graduate. What good did it do
me? So, I'm looking for a job where early
retirement is the main benefit."
It is obvious that John, being the
superstar that he is, has no problem with
ego. Even though his roommates Bill
Bertolet, Jeff Hague, and Eric Jeschke
share equal popularity on campus, John
insists that they all get along just fine. "I
don't deny that they get jealous of me at
times, because that would be untrue. But
I can understand their jealousies, and
why they are always groping for the
attention that is heaped on me. I just sit
down with them and explain how things
are, and we get along. They seem to be
able to handle my fame a lot better than
they did last year. That's really saying
something for them. They've really come
a long way, and I've been a big part of
it."
This statement by John prompted
comments from his roommates.
' As mentioned earlier, Jeff Hague is
the captain of the Jerks volleyball team.
Jeff sees himself as one of John's biggest
admirers. "Well, I don't discriminate
against anyone on any basis. I particu
larly don't discriminate against John
Clark just because he happens to be a fat
The intramural softball team called
the Delinquents is off to a slow start this
season, but when they're hot they're
electric! Coach Deb thinks we should get
Wise and start our next stage.
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Monday, May 11 at PSU/Ogontz Campus 3:30 p.m.
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boy. I think John Clark is a nice guy, for
being a fat boy. I don't want to make it
sound like just because he's fat, I have
something against him, I really don't. I
mean, lots of guys have dreamy bedroom
eyes, and adorable chests, but that
doesn't make them any better than me.
All in all, John's a pretty good guy,
although he does have a bit of an ego
problem, as well as a weight problem. I'd
say he's a good guy, a good treasurer,
and a lousy student."
Bill Bertolet feels that there are
essentially two types of roommates.
"Good old big ones, and big old good
ones, and John Clark can squeeze into
both categories. He's a heck of a room
mate. He doesn't clean out the bathroom
when he's done, but other than that,.he's
a real nice guy."
Eric Jeschke is quiet and softspoken.
However, he was more than happy to
sing the praises of the man who has left a
lasting impression on him. "To other
people, it's John Clark or Johnnie Fatz
Clark, but to me he'll always be Chief
Johnnie Clark. He's one of your top shelf
men. However, he does have a problem.
I'm sure he doesn't know about it. It's a
drinking problem, but I don't hold it
against him. He's also part American
Indian. I think he's really a good person
when he's sober, which is hardly ever.
He also has bottles all over his room.
Every time he opens his drawer, there's
a bottle in it. I've really enjoyed rooming
with him for two years."
When John was asked once again
how he finds time to involve himself in so
many activities, true to form, he had the
answer. "I'm like a river that don't know
where it's flowing. I took a wrong turn,
and just kept going."
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