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Show Westminster College of Salt Lake City Volume 31, No. 17 April 6, 1984 Aid Cutbacks Threaten Students Reagan Says Stop Federal Loans and State Grants by Christopher Satovick Students who rely on financial aid may not get to choose which colleges they attend next year if President Reagans proposed financial aid cutback bill is passed. Reagan has proposed the total elimination of National Direct Student Loans (NDSL), Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants (SEOG), and State Student Incentive Grants (SSIG). If this bill is passed, approximately 70 percent of the students who attend Westminster College will be affected, according to Ruth Henneman, Westminsters financial aid director. for student loans. With proposed changes, qualification would be more difficult with criteria strongly based on individual need. "This bill is similar to those proposed in the last three years. None of the previously proposed bills have passed and it is not likely that this years will either," says Henneman. Some cost increases are inevitable, according to Henneman. Increases will be felt in the cost of living and tuition. Students receiving aid will have to budget their money even more carefully next year, she said. Paul Simon, chairman of the committee on education and labor, says As congress prepares to all student financial aid programs, it is critical that students make their concerns heard in this election year. Students are the most effective advocates for their financial aid programs, and are strongly encouraged to join in the nationwide battle to maintain access and choice in higher education, Simon wrote in a recent financial aid report re-wri- Reagans reasoning behind the bill is that it will take some of the pressure off of the federal government and place more responsibility for raising money for school on students and their families. Now, students in families who have an income of $30,000 or less per year automatically qualify i te Awards Night Audience Numbers Over 300 by Sue ODonnell Looks of surprise, tears of happiness and words of congratulation characterized Westminsters 18th Annual Awards Night held on March 23 in the Shaw Center Cafeteria. Over 300 people including students, parents, faculty and staff were in attendance as outgoing seniors and returning students were honored with special awards and scholarships. In addition, the 1984-8- 5 student body officers were inaugurated and the 1984 Professor of the Year was announced. The evening began with a light buffet reception in Syme Lounge, where friends mingled and even speculated on what awards would be presented as The String Quartet played music in the background. President Petersen and his wife, Irene, visited with many students and faculty members. Following the reception, the Student Life Committee, who sponsored the evening, showed a slide presentation depicting life at Westminster College. Master of Ceremonies James Sid Seidelman, the 1983 Professor of the Year, welcomed everyone and Chief Justice J on Butler officially inaugurated next years student body officers before special scholarships, organizational and special awards were presented. A total of 123 students were awarded scholarships in 28 categories. Twelve students were honored as recipients of the coveted Benedict Scholarship that represents the greatest monetary-valu- e scholarship awarded by the college. Recipients included Cheryl Bond Blycker, Laura L. Bryant, Sheri L. Dearing, W. John Fabrega, Natalie Gauthier, j i Ruth Henneman, director of Westminsters financial aid office, has more than a professional interest in the future of financial aid programs. Ruth is shown here with future student and son, Jamie. Melanie S. Gillette, Leslie Ann Hart, Daniel M. 1977, and juniors and seniors maintaining a 3.5 Kelly, Jeannette Mitchell, Susan Richards, Tracy GPA are eligible. L. Warren and Victoria Wingate. In addition, 18 organizational awards were The Benedict Scholarship was established in presented by various campus groups. Some of the awards and their recipients included: Shaw Continued on page 8 Freshman Show Applications Substantial Increase Applications for fall, 1984, admissions show a substantial increase over total applications a year ago, according to admissions office personnel on April 2. Freshman applications have increased 80 percent, but Craig A. Green, vice president for college relations, warns that the margin between current statistics and figures a year ago could narrow during the next few months, since applications may be coming in earlier this year due to an earlier deadline for freshman scholarship applications. Green and Jane Townsend, director of admissions, reported the following statistics as of April 2 for each of the years shown below: Total Applications for Stacy Butters, LoraLee Tweedy, Bill Tatomer and M ike Pieper (left to right) took oaths of office for 198k executive cabinet positions during Awards Night, March 23. Graduation Exercises Are Scheduled Friday and Saturday, May 25-2- 6 Baccalaureate will be held on Friday, May 25, and not on Thursday, as previously reported in the Forum. Baccalaureate services will be held in the Capitol Theatre at 8 p.m. Commencement services will start at 10 a.m. in Dane Hansen Memorial Stadium on campus on Saturday, May 26. Graduating seniors are expected to be present one hour early at both events. Deborah Jenkins, dean of students, warns seniors who do not plan to participate in graduation exercises that they will need to see Dr. Alan A. Kuusisto, academic vice president, before May 26. Jenkins said caps and gowns should be ordered immediately in the dean of students office by persons who have postponed ordering. A $5 fee will be charged for orders placed before May 1, and after May 1, the late fee will be $30. Announcements can be picked up now in the dean of students office, Jenkins said. Announcements which were not can still be purchased for 50 cents each. pre-order- |