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Show 12 THE SIGNPOST Wednesday, May 30, 1990 Hannan sees positive By Brett Hart Editor In chief of The Signpost After his first year as Weber State's Athletic Director, Richard Hannan would probably describe the direction of his department as full steam ahead.' Hannan, who came to WSC last summer from Lewis Clark State College in Lewiston Idaho, sees the past year as one of success and disappointment. Hannan feels that the implementation of new programs and changes in conjunction with cooperation between the athletic Make The Winning Move To Free Checking At Ogden First Federal Savings, we live by the adage that the customer is King. Which is why we're introducing a program that provides more than just free checking. Welcome to Royal Treatment Checking, with our new CheckMate program. As a CheckMate member, you'll see checking benefits you won't find anywhere else. Extras like: 9 r rs jl 5 ..r,.2fa department and administration as the key to "the positive signs" shown by the department this year. Hannan has spear-headed changes which he hopes will put the department on solid financial footing. Some of these changes include next year's football schedule which will feature only four home games. Hannan explained that due to the fact that the home team's school pays the visiting team a guarantee, which is specified amounts of money for traveling to the school, next year's schedule should provide the athletic department with additional funds. "We still won't have adequate 5lU Interest on Checking Unlimited Check Writing Privileges Free All-in-One CheckMate Card Free CheckMate VISA or MasterCard9 Emergency Cash Advance $100,000 Common Carrier Accidental Death Insurance Free Key Ring and Registration Service National Discount Coupon Book Free Financial Newsletter And that's only naming a few. 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"The main goal of the plan is to re-develop the FtdrrtliThnurrd ; , 4 V "., A' .. FDIC INSURED 3 athletic department seating structure in the Dee Events Center to increase level one seats," said Hannan. Hannan's goal is to create a reserve fund in the budget to help finance athletic programs during years low income to lack of fan support. Hannan also stated "the goal of the athletic department is to give students a positive experience, help them participate in campus events and give every assistance possible in order for LADY CATS and qualified for the national meet where she finished 12th. The mile relay team knocked off the highly favored Northern Arizona on NALTs own turf. The Lady 'Cats took the first place trophy in that event and finished third overall at the indoor conference meet behind Northern Arizona and Boise State. The outdoor season began with more impressive performances. Turner set a new record in the shot put with a toss of 48-9 1 2. 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The Lady "Cats ended the outdoor season with the conference track and field meet in Missoula, Montana. The Lady 'Cats finished the meet in fifth place. Northern Arizona won the meet, followed by Boise State, the University of Idaho and Idaho State. The season was successful for the Lady "Cats. "The girls stepped right in and did a good job," said Blaisdell. "The older girls upped their level of competitiveness and the freshmen came in and did a great job." We really did not drop from the year before." MORE Are you a people person? Enjoy helping others find jobs they're suited to do? Giving them guidance? The Army Reserve will make it worth your while to serve as a Personnel Administration Specialist with a local unit. You could earn more than $13,000 |