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Class of '84 - Chessie renew WMC history Dan Trollinger " Eve~ amid the contm-usipresence of change in the form c.f structural revisions and additions to the college, the appearance of a large red caboose still arouses the inquisitive curiosity of the campus. The caboose, a gift from the graduating ctass of 1984 to the college, serves as .a ta~gible reminder that Western Marjland College derives its name from the Western Maryland Railway. The Chessie System, now the CSX corporation, donated the 1923 Caboose to the college which will eventually becom~ a ~onc~ssion .stand for athletic events pending further interior renovations and compliance with health regulations. Originally the class officers, preferring a more "feasible': gift, investigated many possibilities including a brass train bell and a three-foot scale model of a train before pursuing the caboose idea.The rationale behind the train niatif for a class gift is that the college is be~ieved t~ be named after the Westem Maryland Railway, which ran through Westminster when the college was founded. John Smith. the first President of the WMC Board of Trustees, was also president of the railway, and suggested the name. Though the idea of acquiring a real caboose initiated from the students, it became the object of scepticism and criticism from the start, "When we began asking members of the class, they said 'Why are we wasting money on a caboose. ," according to SUSie Manning. last years class historian and this years incoming president. Nonetheless, with persistant determination Ken Schaefer. outgoing class p~esident, and the other class officers (Bert] Gray. Beth Plskora and SUsieManning) pursued this bodacious administration both Dr.John.Ridenour, vice Thu;...to~;Y.;Oct7.obe:;';'7~.~19~8~2~:~~~;::;;;;;:;;;~::~;=:V:oI:u:me=I:I.:N:u:m:be=':1:_~W:ithinthe collegeof WMC, and James . i May '84 Completion date Gill takes Jeff Frazer stated that there The Long Range Planning main reasons for Committee's plan of the coo- of the new I struction of a new athletic first reason was to facility is finally under way.. more adequate The official groundbreaking for all of the sports ceremony fOf the new gymna- The second reason sium which wilt be situated create better i right next to Gill Gymnasium, ties for the physcial took place on August 12, 8!ld classes. At the present the new gymnasium should the amount of space in be completed by May 1984. Gill Gymnasium auditorium The estimated cost will be not big enough for a lot about 5,5 million dollars. classes at one time. The -~: NEWSUH"F; Terrors to battle with F&M Mr. Preston Yingling, the gymnasium will help to director of Physical Affairs for both of these problems. Western Maryland _College, continued to _ 12, S.G.A Homecoming October 9, ~982. 9 p.m.-1 e.m. Dance: Western Maryland opened Place - Forum and Cafeteria David Bogdanski the football season sporting a number of innovations. Most of the changes are found in the offense. Gone is the option which Bands - "Appaloosa" and "BegiMings" has dominated the Western Maryland offense for so many years; instead we now see Admisskln - $5.00 a couple ~COm_: the Pro I Formation in which two receivers are used. The Terrors now look to do more passing. Paul Wallin as quarterback is finally Freshmen Class Elections: out of the shadow of Jim Selfridge and hopes to lead the team to a rather productive President - Heather Price seaon. Ray Evans is challenging Paul for the quarterbacking slot. As of late. either of VP - Karen Buttling the two could get the call to start the homecoming game. Treasurer- pajge Buchter The offensive line is very solid this year. Although Dennis Yanchesky has been Secretary - Susan LaPadula lost to graduaion, every returning player has a lot of experience. Paul Gale is starting Historian - 10 be decided at center for the second year in a row. Lance Hammell and :Jim Buckley are the _ngCourt: guards. Jim is a senior co-captain who has played since he was a freshman. Lance is Fleshman - Debbie Eby, ccan McCollough starting his second year in a raw. Sophomore - Sue Cooke, Bob eckman The tackles are Dale Dutton and John Wontrop. Both are three year letter Junior - Stacy Pfeifer, Jim Francis INinners who bring strength and power to the line. Bob DeBeer retums in the valuable King - Chris Carter role of tight end. Bob, who led the team with 22 recpetions last year. has good hands Queen - Rixie Lebherz and can be a threat to go deep. ~COmm_: The receiVers are Rich Johnson and Dan Fielder. Danny shifted from halfback Homecoming Parade Theme - "On y_ Right Track in '82" where last year he averaged 4.3 yards 8 carry. He also averaged 21.2 yards a catch Parade Rne-up - 12 noon, East Mid<. e School which fed to his switch to receiver. Rich Johnson, who had a good game against Parade time - 12:3().1:00 p.m. HopkIns to end the season, also doubles as kicker. Game time - 1:30 p.m. Mike Baum and Jim Johnsoo are both vying IQrthe tailback position. Mike was Opponents _ FrankJin and Marshall Diplomats aJII1Inuod to _ 6