6-3-98

NEWS ADVISORY
STUDENTS TO HOLD MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR TEREL TINSLEY

	Ohio State University students will hold a "Celebration of 
Life" service on Thursday evening (6/4) to remember Terel L. 
Tinsley, an Ohio State freshman who died Sunday (5/31) of 
meningitis.  The service will begin at 6 p.m. at the Frank W. 
Hale Jr. Black Cultural Center, 153 W. 12th Ave.  It is expected 
to last about 90 minutes.

	Richard Sisson, interim president of Ohio State, said, "Our 
hearts go out to Terel's family at this very difficult time.  
Terel brought great spirit and energy to all he undertook, and he 
will be sadly missed by his many friends in the university 
community."

	The event planning is being led by Erica Estep, a hall 
director in the Office of Residence Life.  It will include 
sharing of memories of Tinsley by some of his close friends at 
Ohio State, music and a time for remarks by anyone who wishes to 
speak.  It is anticipated that Tinsley's family will have 
returned to their home in Georgia and will not be in attendance.

	There will be a collection box for those who wish to make 
contributions to the Tinsley family.  Contributions may also be 
directed through William Hall, assistant vice president for 
student affairs, 6th Floor, Lincoln Tower, 1800 Cannon Dr., 
Columbus, OH 43210.  Checks should be made payable to James M. 
Tinsley.

	The Celebration of Life is open to all.  The student 
organizers have no objection to media attendance, but have asked 
that cameras(both video and still) not be brought into the 
service.  Reporters are welcome to interview students outside the 
Hale Center.
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Contact: Erica Estep, 292-8611, or
         Ruth Gerstner, University Communications, 292-8424