Emil T. Hoffman, Freshman Chemistry Professor some 35 years, Dean of Freshman Year of Studies, seen here on the day of his mystery outfit parade to the chemistry final, jersey bearing a perfect score for one of his infamous, weekly, 7-question quizzes. His final year as chemistry professor was during the tenure of many Vermin seen here (1986-1990), an era that began along with Lou Holtz's and Fr. Monk's and ended Fr. Ted's.
Victor Huyn '90 and Robbie Geist '89, anyone's pals. That's our beloved ND home, Carroll, in the background across the lake.
Lovable Vic, threatening the photographer in his room's doorway (rm. 207?) after returning from being unwillingly thrown into a shower (roommate Jose in background?).
An original and consummate "Waster," Joe Campbell '89, seen here in typical garb bearing the typical hand medicine in his typically lit Waster's Lounge, common room 205, where 4 refrigerators and the stereo were always operating while class was in, and where any and all could gather (though not all always welcome) to vent and be vented to about any notions graspable by the human spirit.
Another, and no less distinguished, typically fashionable and debonair Waster, Jim Lees ~'89, adored by all genders for obvious reasons ("armadillos...," "run screaming...").
Few, if any, merited "Honorary Waster" as Tom Donohue, seen here in his only two modes, invariably accompanied by two conversation threads--engaging, addictive, pointed but pointless argumentation, and "do you have an extra smoke?" ...Sure, Tom...just yesterday I got this freak pack with 21 in it!
A no-less-than-canonically eccentric, endearing, original Waster, Paul Burke '89.
Legendary Sean "Higgo" Higgins '86. If one knew him, I've already said enough. If not, there will be other tragedies of missed memorable moments and indelible personalities.
King Dan Fahey '90, probably in the midst of breaking another heart. The King legend is remarkable, as is his life story to this day--awaiting contribution.
Beloved R.A., Mike Blocher '87.
Perhaps any room in Carroll.A sing-along in progress.
(top) Jim Lees ~'89; freak claiming to be the Messiah '90; Bobby Kloska '90 (2nd generation, authentic Duder).
(mid) Chris Hill '90, all that is NY.
(lowest) Joe Meyer '90, a proclaimed Apostle?
Guess whose lounge?Across the top is resident waster Paul Burke '89. Seated: Mike "Tom Cruise" Shewey '90, R.A. Mike "double-fisting" Blocher '87, Joe Meyer (later R.A.), Waster resident Eric Lewis '89, P. Scott "lawless" Lawlis (later R.A.). No one was too good for for a brief residence in the asylum.
Freshman '86, all visitors in 206 (room of the messianic trio) across from the Waster's Lounge. Enigmatic and beloved Bob Earl, Joe Meyer in his typically still under the wagon posture, Steve "Rosie what-are-the-odds" Rosamilia, and Chris "out-the-window" Hill.
Freshman '86, room 206, the unlikely resident trio. The Messiah pretender, Bobby Kloska genuine duder, and Chris Fillio whose bike-on-the-wall ornament lured women in droves, scandalizing the messiah pretender.
Jim O'Donell '90 and yet another eccentric Vermin in 205. The room was inherited by Wasters wannabes (not shown) after the Wasters' de jure dissolution, but those mythical walls, on which once seemingly living posters hung whose positions were immortalized by white ghostly patches outlined in yellow residue of cigarette smoke that bled even through a new coat of paint, still warmly welcomed any visitors wishing to practice familiar discourse and debauchery in a nevertheless ne'er recoverable ambience.
The original __-stone?, Dan "D-stone" Brennan, Duder charming to all.
Bob Earl (Roadie), messiah (lead vocal), Kristen Sullivan (vocal SMC), Joe Meyer (rhythm acoustic guitar), Suzanne Brown (lead acoustic guitar, ND music major '92). Outside new (~'89 or '90) sports bar. Inside the bar. Forgot name. Know it?.
Scarlet Beacon performing in a favorite Vermin joint. Guess it.
3 Vermin among a 4th, perhaps the grandest Vermin legend: A union (not really "re-"union) in San Antonio 1996: Jake Riehm '94?, Chris Fillio '90 (organizer), old freshman roomie of the guy on the far right, and in the white cap... Jack ZETO (graduation date, actual ND matriculation, and very existence suspect)
