May 19, 1997 Contact John R. Crosiar (541) 346-3135 EUGENE--In recognition of their leadership and commitment to the University of Oregon, the Society of Friars inducted 19 UO students and four faculty members this spring. One of the university's oldest honorary groups, the Society of Friars was established in 1910 and prospered until the late 1960s, when student interest in such groups waned. The Friars experienced a rebirth in 1980, and the current members are now carrying on the traditions of their founders. The four faculty members selected for membership this year are Jackie Balzer, director of the Office of Student Orientation; Debby Martin, program assistant for the Student Activities Resource Office; Edmond Vignoul, director of the Office of Student Financial Aid; and Ron Wixman, a professor of geography. Students inducted by the Friars this year are: * Bill Miner, a junior political science major, Astoria. * Beaverton residents Yujin Chi, a junior business administration major, and Marisa Tabizon, a junior religious studies major. * Casey Crisler, a junior fine and applied arts major, Bend. * Benjamin Unger, a junior English major, Cornelius. * Eugene residents Theo Burnette, a junior psychology pre-major; Kevin Easton, a junior political science major; Rob Elder, a sophomore journalism major; Benjamin Greer, a junior journalism pre-major; Eric Hudzikiewicz, a junior business administration major; Todd Schooley, a senior journalism pre-major; and Jenna Wasson, a junior psychology major. * Kim Guevara, a senior political science and psychology major, Grants Pass. * Glenda Marshall, a junior sociology major, Pendleton. * Portland residents Jennifer Haliski, a senior journalism major, and Patrick Tandingan, a junior general science major. * Samuel Bessey, a senior undeclared major, San Francisco, Calif. * Micah Citrin, a senior history major, Albuquerque, N.M. * Justin Crellin, a senior history major, Pullman, Wash. -30- #H-2235/Hometowns/no