The Last Thing A Burglar Wants To See Security Systems for the national team for two years, turned 18 and went in- to the Israeli army. The next year he was back on the volleyball team, which torued the U.S., beginning in January, 1987. "I never thought about leaving Israel even when we toured," Scher said. "I never thought about coming to -the His height and powerful spike served as his ticket to elite status in volleyball. United States, or to UCLA, to play volleyball." However, after returning to Israel, Scher said, "I found myself in a position of wan- ting to learn a high-level of study. Since I was a good volleyball player, I thought it'd be best to use that to get to the United States." So, last may, Scher boarded El Al, landing some 20 hours later in Los Angeles. He was greeted by some Israelis he'd met during the tour and he stayed with them. One of Scher's friends, Ron Peleg, contacted Wally Martin, UCLA assistant volleyball coach. When Martin heard the name "Oren Scher" and the phrase, "He wants to go to UCLA," his mouth dropped. So did Scates'. "When Wally told me Oren wanted to come here, I was, well, surprised. Happily sur- prised," Scates said. "I remembered him well. He was, without a doubt, Israel's best player," Scates said. "He put a lot of balls away. He impressed me a lot." Scher's ascent to the varsi- ty has impressed Scates even more. "I didn't think he'd be able to do it. He was way down on the depth chart. For him to make the strides he did — well, it shows a lot about him, his character, his dedication. Not many people could have done it. I admire him for it." Scher was not eligible for scholarship money or much financial aid, due to a delay in accepting his high school credits. "They gave me $1,700 for the year," Scher said. Tuition is $2,150 per quarter for out- of-staters, which Scher is considered. "I don't see how I'll be able to do this next year," said Scher, who is listed as a junior because of his age. "I'm going to have to get more money for me to be back next year." The addition of Scher has transformed the Bruins into national title contenders. After claiming their 12th NCAA national champion- ship, the Bruins last season finished 28-10. The 10 defeats were the most a Scates team has suffered in 26 years. "Oren's the third guy from another country that I've had in my 27 years here," Scates said. "The first guy, Rick Amon, came from France in 1979 and we won the national championship. Asbjorn Volstad of Norway came here (in 1984), and we won it. Now Oren comes along. Maybe it's an omen." ❑ Butzel 'Fitness Holiday' Is Planned For Adults What is billed as "a com- plete four-day program of physical fitness and fun" for adults is planned by the Jewish Community Center July 13-16 at the Butzel Con- ference Center at Camp Maas. 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