South Mountaineer Volume 26, Issue 25

              In Memoriam: Samuel I. Connor
Sam Connor, 57, director of public information at
Lehigh for the last 23 years, died May 16 in the Lehigh
Valley Hospital Center following an extended illness. He
was a member of the Class of 1949 at Lehigh.
He had a strong sports background, having served as
a play-by-play radio broadcaster before accepting his
post at Lehigh, and this interest in athletics provided
major contributions to the University sports programs.
He was a prime figure in the establishment of The
South Mountaineer in its present form and the growth of
the Lehigh Hotline sports scores and information telephone service, two exceptionally popular items with
alumni and friends of the University across the nation.
He handled the hotline "live" at home football games
and then placed a complete recorded version of these
contests on the line.
Robert W. Holcombe, Lehigh assistant vice president
for development, said: "Sam Connor, as far as I'm concerned, was one of the best public information people
around, and an outstanding person."
Mr. Connor resided with his wife, Janet Chorney Connor, at 2892 Whitemarsh Place, Macungie, Pa. Funeral
services: Saturday, May 19, in the Wallace M. Long
Funeral Home, 500 Linden St., Bethlehem, Pa.
Vol. 26 — No. 25
MAY 18, 1984
BETHLEHEM, PA.
Annual Award Winners Issue
Lehigh Alumni Reunion
June 8-9, 1984
STAIRWAY TO THE STARS
FRIDAY, JUNE 8
— Morning —
—Registration: Brodhead House Lobby (8 a.m.-6 p.m.)
—Alumni College Program
—Bus tour to Asa Packer Mansion and Flagstaff Mountain Park, Jim Thorpe, with box lunch
(approx. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.) — $12.50
—Demonstrations and seminars related to Ben Franklin Advanced Technology Center,
Neville Auditorium II (Seeley Mudd Bldg.), 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (incl. lunch) — $10
a) Research and Development in Key Technologies (CAD/CAM, Microelectronics, Materials/Polymers, Biotechnology)
b) Education and Technology Training for the Future
c) Programs that Encourage Entrepreneurship
—Afternoon —
—Guided campus walking and riding tours — leave from Brodhead House — 1:15-4:00 p.m.
—Icebreaker class gatherings
—Back Every Year Club Reception: Brodhead House Lounge, 3-5 p.m.
— Evening —
—Champagne Reception (6 p.m.) and Awards Dinner (7 p.m.) — Stabler Center, Murray H.
Goodman Campus (Saucon Valley): Alumni Awards plus music by the Alumni Band ($14.50 per
person)
—Alumni Association Open House — all classes welcome: Stabler Center. Donation accepted
SATURDAY, JUNE 9
— Morning —
—Registration: Brodhead House Lobby (8 a.m.-l p.m.)
—Alumni Association Breakfast Meeting: Rathbone Hall, 8-9:15 a.m. (breakfast), 9:30-10:30
(meeting)
—Spouses' Breakfast and Fashion Show: Asa Packer Room, University Center, 8-9:15 (breakfast), 9:30-10:30 (program)
—Young People's "Fun with Color Workshop," 8:30-10:30 (includes box breakfast)
—Fourth Alumni 5,000 Meter Fun Run: Saucon Valley Cross Country Course. Check in 10:30
a.m. Race starts 10:45 a.m. $6 registration fee (in advance), late entry $8 (includes T-shirt,
prizes)
—Guided walking tours of new Library/Computing Center: Leave from Sculpture Garden
(near Mart Library), 10:40 a.m.-Noon
—Coaches' Corner: 10 a.m.-Noon, Taylor Gym
—Alumni Admission Outreach Program: 10:40 a.m.-Noon, Neville Auditorium III — Dr.
Joseph D. Sterrett '76, Admission Counselor
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Lax: Four Brine All-Americans
The women's lacrosse team's
successful season came to a
close May 12, with a 12-6 loss to
undefeated and No. 1 ranked
Maryland in the quarterfinal
round of the NCAA national
tournament.
The squad finished at 13-5, one
of the top eight teams in the
nation.
Four players were named to
the prestigious 17-member
Brine Division I Regional All-
America team, two for the
second straight year. The
repeaters were Karyn Yost
(Northwoods, Pa.), who paced
NOTICE
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South Mountaineer for 1983-84.
Publication   will   resume  in
September.
the Engineers in scoring with 51
goals and 23 assists for 74
points; and defensive standout
Sue Coursen (Collingswood,
N.J.).
Also selected were the team's
second-leading scorer, Karen
Denmark (Moorestown, N.J.),
who scored 49-6-55; and co-
captain Kathy Zeberlein
(Cherry Hill, N.J.).
Students Honored May 8
At Recognition Banquet
The second annual Lehigh
Student Recognition Banquet,
honoring coaches, members of
varsity squads, and other campus leaders, was held May 8 at
the Stabler Athletic and Convocation Center.
Pres. Likins and retired U.S.
Air Force Col. Thomas E.
Schaefer, Lehigh '53, a former
hostage in Iran, were the featured speakers.
The award recipients follow:
GENERAL
J. Daniel Nolan Award, sponsored by
Sigmu Nu, to the most outstanding
male freshman athlete. Won by Mike
Polaha '87 (Allentown, Pa.). Mike
stepped in to become the basketball
team's most accomplished offensive
player, leading the squad in scoring
and assists, and finishing second in
three other statistical categories,
including rebounding. Voted to the
East Coast Conference all-rookie
team.
John S. Steckbeck Award, sponsored
by Robert Kaufman '68, to the most
outstanding female freshman athlete.
Won by Amy Austin '87 (Nashville,
Tenn.). Amy starred in three sports. In
field hockey, she started every game
on defense, scoring three goals and
adding two assists on the ECC
championship team. She was2-for-2on
penalty strokes. She averaged 6.5
points in basketball, and in Softball was
co-winner of the most valuable player
award with an average of .308.
Eastern College Athletic Association
(ECAC) Awards, for scholarship and
athletic prowess. Won by Kevin Rem-
ley '84 (Fleetwood, Pa.) and* Tina
McDonie '84 (Lancaster, Pa.). Kevin
compiled a cumulative average of 2.88,
as co-captain and most valuable player
on the soccer team. Tina, with an average of 3.25, is the No. 1 scorer in Lehigh
women's swimming history, and the
team's most valuable performer.
Mary O. Hurley Award, sponsored
by Ruth Hurley Vihon of Ada, Ohio, to
the woman athlete who best exemplifies the spirit of sportsmanship. Won
by Kathy Zeberlein '84 (Cherry Hill.
N.J.). An East Coast Conference all-
star for two years in field hockey and
one in lacrosse, Kathy co-captained
both teams this season, leading Lehigh
to the ECC championship in field
hockey, and the lacrosse team to the
NCAA national tournament.
Beta Theta Pi Cup for all-around
athletic and academic achievement.
Won by Mike Coryell '84 (Trenton,
N.J.). With a batting average of .378
and 33 runs batted in, the shortstop
helped lead Lehigh to its best baseball
season ever, and the regular-season
championship of the East Coast Conference. A tri-captain this year, he batted .358 in his 108-game Lehigh career.
Mike is past president of Beta Theta Pi
and has a distinguished record of service to the community.
Hall Foundation Award, sponsored
by John Newton Hall '30, to the most
outstanding male senior athlete. Won
by John Shigo '84 (Bethlehem, Pa.).
John was named to the Kodak Div. I-
AA All-America first team, and to the
Associated Press second team, as well
as the ECAC first team for the second
year in a row. Team leader in tackles
for three straight seasons, the linebacker's career included being named
ECAC defensive player of the week
four times. He was an honorary seasonal captain for 1983.
Hall Foundation Award, to the most
outstanding female senior athlete.
Won by Tina McDonie '84 (Lancaster,
Pa.). The best woman swimmer in
Lehigh history, Tina was chosen the
team's most valuable swimmer both
last year and this year. She holds four
individual school records, in the 500,
1000 and 1650-yard freestyle events,
and the 400-yard individual medley.
She qualified for the national
championships twice.
Samuel T. Harleman Scholarship
Trophy to the fraternity pledge class
which most improved its scholastic
performance. Won by Kappa Alpha.
A.C. Zettlemoyer Triple 'A' Award,
for academic and athletic achievement, sponsored by Dr. AC. Zettlemoyer, disinguished professor and
provost and vice president emeritus, to
the athletic team with a winning record
whose letterwinners have the highest
combined academic average. Won by
track and field, with an average -GPA
of 2.88.
University Service Award for outstanding service to the University.
Won by Martha Mahoney (Weatogue.
Conn.).
President's Cup to the living group
scoring the most points in intramural
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