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              MAROON 0c1.24.198() Loyola I'niversHv. Mew Orleans V 01.58. X 0.7 LU 'adopts' Fortier, gives aid to needy school By ALLEN JOHNSON JR. Presidential decisions aren't always made in plush offices. Sometimes the policies of nations, corporations and universities are shaped at cocktail parties, restaurants, or even in elevators. The "Loyola-Fortier Connection" — one of 50 school-business partnerships in this city - was born two years ago on a late-night Dallas to New Orleans flight. Loyola's president, the Rev. James C. Carter, S.J., was on that flight. He had just completed a tour of the Dallas public school system with the New Orleansbased Business Task Force for Education. Their mission was to find out how Dallas corporations and Texas universities had formed partnerships with the city's high schools, resulting in one of the finest education systems in the country. Carter took a window seat next to Elaine Coari, director of the New Orleans program. "He was really excited," Coari said. "He turned to me and said, "I would like to adopt Fortier (Senior High School)." Coari said, "At the time, Fortier was considered one of the worst schools in the city. No one wanted to send his children there; teachers didn't want to be assigned there. It was considered too dangerous." Fortier is located on Freret Street, five blocks from the Loyola Rec Center. A 1979 report by principal John Smith listed "declining white enrollment, declining white support for the school, plant maintenance and fiscal problems as just a few of the difficulties facing Fortier." The reports show other prolems were: "robberies, weapons offenses, narcotics, assaults on teachers and students, theft and class cutting." Fortiefs crime problems have dropped drastically, according to assistant principal Dewey Lewis. Lewis initiated a program last year where 40 football players patrol the halls, making sure no one is loitering in the building. Although no one tried to dissuade Carter, these and other factors were "brought to his attention" by members of the Business Task Force for Education, Coari said. Back in New Orleans, Carter immediately called Fortier's principal to see if the feeling was mutual. It was. Carter, Smith and aides from both schools spent six months in preliminary talks about how to make the relationship work. Carter also sent a letter to all Loyola departments requesting assistance for the partnership and encouraging any community involvement by members of the faculty, clergy and student body. He released Dr. Glen Hymel. associate professor of education, from some of his teaching duties. Hymel became coordinator of the Loyola end of the connection. He was named director of the Loyola Center for Education, which coordinates the program. Now, almost 10 departments - from physics to the Loyola ROTC have taken or pledged an active role in the connection, according to Hymel. "We're just scratching the surface, Hymel said, "of the impact this university can have on the educational system in the public and parochial domain. "The potential is in the community" Hymel said, "and the resources are here at Loyola." "We're eager for any help faculty, students or student groups could offer," he added. "The foundation for a good thing has been laid. Now we're ready to build on it." STUDENTS HELP RAISE FUNDS for Loyola by calling Alumni during the Annual Alumni Phonorama, which lasts for three weeks in October. (Photo by Russ Cresson) Students vote Pub favorite eatery Bv TOM HARMEYER A greater selection and "decent" food are why more than half of the students surveyed in a recent Maroon poll are satisfied with Loyola's food service. Of the 108 students asked the question, "Are you satisfied with the campus food service?" 55.6 percent said "yes," 39.8 percent said "no," and 4.6 percent had no experience with the service. When asked to rate each serviceservice on a scale of one to five (with five as the highest), the results are as follows: The Pub had the most "5 votes," with 20.1 percent of the students polled giving it a five. Hardee's was second with 17.9 percent and Dr. Banana's with 16.1 percent. None of the students polled gave the Orleans Room a five. The students split the "four votes" pretty evenly among the top three - Hardee's led with 43.6 percent, the Pub had 42.1 percent, while Dr. Banana's had 41.9 percent. The Orleans Room was given the most "two" and "three votes" and also had the most "one votes" with 34.2 percent, compared to Dr. Banana's (9.7 percent), the Pub (7.2 percent) and Hardee's (2.6 percent). Students complained most often about high prices, especially at Dr. Banana's. Several students are dissatisfied with the quality of food served, particularly in the Orleans Room. However, most agreed the s,e.ryice than la.st year's. LUCAP sponsors fair By DOUGLAS LEAL If clowns, cotton candy, balloons and games attract children, many youngsters should be at Loyola tomorrow. LUCAP (Loyola University Community Action Program) will be treating almost 100 underprivileged children to a day of fun with the annual Children's Day fair in the quad. The social awareness committee of LUCAP will sponsor the day, which is designed to "make students aware of these children," said committee chairman Alfred Mijares. Volunteers for the day include LUCAP members and pledges from Alpha Delta Gamma social fraternity. But Mijares said. "We would like all of Loyola to participate in the events." Hardee's is donating the food, and area stores are helping with candies and trinkets. Music will be provided by four Loyola students. The children will be from homes including Methodist Home, the Hope House in St. Thomas project, St. Vincent's. St. Elizabeth's, Madonna Manor and The Center. In addition to games and activities, there will also be mimes, arts and crafts, a "space walk," and fire engine rides. The fair will be held from 11 a.in to 3 p.m  Security wakes up students, no arrests in dorm'break-in' "Somebody .cotild'w come in and blown your goddamn brains out! Lock your goddamn tfeor!" officer woke up Biever Hal) residents Mel Netzhammer and John Keogh at dawn Sunday. Netzhammcr said, "He (the resident'swjfca and threw open the doorv«Bched on the lights blown your brains out! Lock your Wong was in bed at the time. Loyola Security Director John Ghio said the officer was apparently trying to emphasize the importance of taking safety precautions.However, Ghio said, "The officer was doing that without my knowledge. All he w„s supposed to be doing was checking for unlocked doors." /~"k;A «»;C4 uA twill *«il. ....itu Ohio said he win talk with the officer,about the incident. Netzhainmer said the officer entered Wong's room without knocking. The student handbook lists the following procedures for toom entry and search: "No student room shall be entered without knocking. Entry, following the knock, shall be preceded by a thde lapse of sufficient duration to provide the occupant(s) with ample opportunity to open the doors themselves." Ohio said he was sure the officer had good intentions. Netzharrrmer said students on the floor were disturbed by the incident. After the disturbance. Wong put a sign on his door that read, "Security, stay out." ■'■■