ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers January 31, 1998

Happy Valentine's Day

The legend of St. Valentine has been adopted as one worth remembering. St. Valentine was a Christian priest in Rome, according to tradition, who taught the dogma of the Church during the third century, when Christianity was still considered by Rome as an "outlaw religion." One of the teachings stressed by Valentine was the importance of marriage for those men and women who desired to live together. Marriage, however, had been forbidded by Claudius II, who believe that family ties made soldiers less willing to fight. As a result of St. Valentine's persistent teaching, he was jailed, tried, and convicted of promoting dogma contrary to government law-a capital offense. He was executed on February 14 for his direct violation of an edict by Emperor Claudius.

On the eve of his execution, Valentine sent a note to the jailer's daughter who had befriended him. In it, he thanked her for her care and kindness, and signed it: "Your Valentine." Thus was born our modern practice of exchanging similar notes to our special valentines on February 14. (From The Christian Book of Why by John C. McCollister.)

VENGEANCE Volleyball

Saturday, February 14, 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon

ASME will be hosting a volleyball tournament against AIAA and NSBE. If you are interested in playing, sign up on the list posted on the ASME bulletin board, or see an ASME officer. Hope to see you there!!!

Spring Slam--Three on Three Basketball Tournament for Engineers

Saturday, March 7, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

HPER Complex Gym #127

Certified Referees

ID Check at Registration

Fun for all!!!!

Questions? Call Bill at 386-0192

Application Deadline is February 27.