Rotunda vol 50, no 7 nov 11, 1970

Rotunda VOL XLVI

Longwood College, Farmville, Va., November 11, 1970

Rotunda Represents Longwood At Gov. Holton's Press Conference

By LINDA VANHORN Staff Reporter On Monday, November 9, Governor Linwood Holton held a press conference for the news media of Virginia four year and community colleges. Longwood's ROTUNDA was represented at the 2:30 conference by three of the members of the staff. This was the first press conferences of its kind that Governor Holton has held for the student press. He expressed his desire for "open lines of communication" with the young people in Virginia and mentioned the fact that this was one of the points In his campaign platform of last November. He also stated the importance of having young people with young ideas on his staff, and noted that his staff is the youngest of any of the recent staffs with the average age in the thirty's. With this introduction the governor opened the floor for questions and discussion.

Q - The students of UVa voted by referendum to repeal the code of conduct set up by the board of visitors.

Do you support the students' actions?

A - Not completely. I don't feel in the position to tell college administrators how to deal with this type of situation. Students should have a voice in the making of the rules, but they should not have the full right to make the rules. Rules should be fair and representative.

Q - Virginia students helped campaign for the passage of the new constitution. How soon should higher education expect financial help from

this?

A - The earliest results will come in the regular session of the Virginia Assembly in January, 1972.

Q- How does the Virginia Assembly justify subsidizing two four year colleges in Petersburg when colleges such as VCU are so desperately In need of funds?

A — This matter is not one subject to veto; therefore, I must refer you to the General Assembly with that question.

Q- What was your opinion of HEW's attack on Longwood's foundation set up to send faculty children to the private white academy?

A — I don't know the specifics of this question. I am opposed to any descrimination anywhere but if anyone wants to support such a foundation it is his constitutional right.

Q - The General Assembly reduced by three million dollars the appropriations at Old Dominion University.

Can other schools expect similar cuts?

A - We didn't cut back on what Old Dominion was receiving. We were, however, unable to meet new requests especially in the area of graduate programs.

Q - What is or might be the effects of campus disturbance on funds appropriated by the General Assembly?

A — So far there has been no effect.

There has been little damage to property and no one has been hurt so far.

There has been some damage in alumni funds being cut back because of campus disturbance.

Q - The Director of the Civil Rights Office has suggested changes in the admission requirements of colleges to include remedial programs or maybe five or six year college programs.

How do you feel about this?

A - I am very much in agreement with the proposed programs. These programs would provide education to those who under other situations may not receive it, Q - Do you feel students and faculty should be included on the board of visitors?

A - Students, yes. I have already appointed one former student to work on such a board. It is not feasible, however, to have faculty representation since they would in a sense be working for themselves.

Q - At Longwood, the board of visitors meetings are closed to the student press. What do you feel about this?

A - Some board of visitors' are open but I can't really comment on this. I encourage the boards to meet regularly with the students but this is a matter for the individual boards to decide.

After an hour of interesting discussion the governor left for another engagement and the conference was likewise brought to an end.

Longwood '■ Board Of Visitors Appoints Woman Rector, Recognizes Students

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the student staff retreat.

The Board of Visitors accepted the report that Miss Wilkes presented, and were in agreement with the steps that were being taken. The Board further commended the student body for following the correct procedures.

It was noted that no further ruling DR. LEWIS POWELL by the Board of Visitors on the alcohol question would be taken until the next board meeting, which is scheduled for Dr. Lewis Powell, February 5, 1971.

The Board of Visitors at this ses- Virginia Jurist, To sion recognized three individuals for outstanding service with engraved sil- Speak At Convocation ver plates. Those recognized were: Dr. Brown for her outstanding service

By CHRISTINE SHARPE as Associate Dean; Miss Sally Gill, Staff Reporter for her contribution to the college as On November the 17th Convocation Oktoberfest chairman; and Miss Pa- for the Seniors will be held in Jarman tricia Necessary, for her entertaining Auditorium at 1 p.m. of prospective freshmen in Roanoke For both the Processional and the the past two summers.

Recessional, there will be an Academic Lise Worthington Procession. The Reverend LeslieGiles of Farmville Baptist Church, will preside over the Invocation and Benediction. The choir will sing a selection that has not been decided upon at this time. "Joan of Arc" and the "Alma Mater" will be sung after the choir's selection. Dr. Blackwell will then introduce Mr. Lewis Powell, Jr., the guest speaker.

Mr. Powell was born in Suffolk, Virginia, and has lived most of his life in Richmond. He received his undergraduate and law degrees at Washington and Lee University. He earned his Master of Laws at Harvard University Law School. Mr. Powell is a senior partner in the law firm of Hunton, Williams, Gay, Powell & Gibson. He is a Fellow and President of the American Bar Foundation.

He has previously been president of the American Bar Association and the American College of Trial Lawyers.

His principal Interest other than law is education. He has been a member and President of the Virginia State Board of Education and was chairman of the Richmond Public School Casey Wilkes and Dr. KicUu.iv-Hull the new rector for l.ontwood's Board. In 1968, Mr. Powell received Board of Visitors, congratulate Pat Necessary and Sally Gil! for outstandthe OEO award for his contributions ing service. to the legal services program.

The Longwood College Board of visitors accomplished a first for the state institution Friday by electing a woman as rector. Dr. Duvahl Ridgway-Hull a native of Roanoke was elected. She becomes the first woman to hold such a post in Virginia and one of only five serving in that capacity in the United States.

Dr. Ridgway-Hull was a 1933 graduate of Longwood College. She succeeds Mr. E. Angus Powell of Richmond, who has been rector since August 1961. Mr. Powell was at this time elected to the executive committee, which is composed of the Rector, the Vice Rector and a member at large.

In other actions, the board elected Mrs. Phillip A. Roberts of Staunton as its secretary. It further listened to Casey Wilkes, president of Student Government, and Pat Necessary report respectively on progress up to this point on the alcohol situation, and

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Opinion of the Attorney General clearing up legal complications.

Send out questionnaire.

Results of questionnaire.

Legislative Board works en ground rules after examining the results of the opinion poll.

The ground rules are presented to the student body for final opinion.

Receipt of recommendations from Legislative Board by the President.

Review of Legislative Board's proposal by the President who is authorized by the Board of Visitors to establish social rules of the College.

Recommendation by the President to the Board of Visitors.

Action by the Board of Visitors (As in all State institutions the authority to determine college policies and regulations is granted to the Board of Visitors by the General Assembly of Virginia as outlined in Section 23-188 in the Code of Virginia.

Legislative Announces Steps For Studying Alcohol Here Legislative Board would like to make every effort to keep you informed on the points Involved concerning the issue of alcohol on campus. Realizing that a change of this magnitude cannot be brought about overnight, the Legislative Board lists below the present suggested plan for studying the issue: Please pay particular attention to the steps concering the opinion poll, remembering that this is a chance for

you to express yourselves concerning this issue. As in any rule change, it takes much deliberation among the 3 Boards to change a policy of this kind. Much consideration must be given to stating the rule, setting punishments for violations, etc. Therefore, these ground rules must be in exact form before they can be recommended to the President and eventually to the Board of Visitors for final approval.

Reminder: Make Schedule Changes Soon Students are reminded that they must make any changes in their schedule for second semester before December 18. No schedule change will be allowed after that date until the regular drop-add period which begins February 2. There is no charge for changes made before December 18, however the regular drop-add charge of $5.00, plus $2.00 per charge will be in effect during the drop-add period beginning February 2.

A regular registration for freshmen, transfers and students not currently enrolled will be held on February 1 in the ABC Room of Lankford Building. Students registering for second semester on February 1 should see their advisers sometime during the week of January 4 to plan their second semester schedules.

Firs it Campus Fire Drill Alarming Defects, Faults

By VICKIE BOWLING Staff Reporter On Tuesday, November 3, at7 p.m., uorm presidents had to be called for Longwood's first campus-wide fire at dinner, and the rumors started drill of the year took place. After- flying. Lynn said that they try to limit wards, there was much discussion the number of girls they teach to among the students concerning the sound the alarm to lessen the chances handling of the drill. Fire Warden of a leak. Somehow, word seems to Lynn Woodlief and Mr. Leon Hen- get out.

Mr. Henderson stated that during derson, Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds, talked to the ROTUNDA fire drills, it is usually four or five minutes before the "all clear" Is about the drill.

Lynn reported that she, as fire sounded. However, last time the girls warden, decides when we will have a were slow in calling in. It would seem fire drill, and she always tells Mr. that either the students were lax about Henderson. The main fire alarm is getting out, or the hall presidents near his office In South Ruffner. It is were lax in checking their halls. Hall his office that Is caUed to report that presidents are responsible for checka building has been cleared during a ing rooms and turning out lights. Lynn said that dorm presidents will have to drill. work with hall presidents to make sure Lynn further explained that she that this job Is done. One slow dormiappoints someone in each dorm to tory slows up the entire drill. help her by pulling the alarm in that Several students returned to their dorm and calling It when the dorm has dorms before the "all clear" was been cleared. The dorm president is not sounded. This is strictly against regualways notified, nor are all of Resi- lations. Again, dorm presidents, even dence Board or the Head Residents. if they were not notified of the drill, This is to reduce the possibilities of and hall presidents, are responsible leaks. for keeping all girls out until the About the last fire drill, Lynn "all clear" has sounded. said that she had felt 7 p.m. was a Mr. Henderson said that if an alarm convenient time to have It. No siren does not go off, It should be reported was pulled In the library on purpose. to his office. He also said that the The main trigger was supposed to set situation in Grainger would be Inoff the alarm In Ruffner,Tabb, French, vestigated. and Grainger. For some reason. It Concerning the fire drill, Lynn was reported, no alarm sounded in stated, "It was Just a sloppy drill."

Grainger. Wheeler was rather late in She went on to say that, while there participating in the drill. The ap- is no iron-clad rule for the frepointed girl forgot to pull the alarm. quency of drills, if the student body There were several leaks of the continues to treat them lightly and scheduled drill. One reason for this irresponsibly, there might be two or was that a few of the appointed girls three a month. She reminds the stuwho were being depended on turned dents that fire drills are held for out to be undependable. As a result, their protection.

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Longwood College, Farmville, Va., November 11, 1970

Board Announcements Residence Board

Guest Speaker At B.S.U. Nov. 18

Fred Wiseman's High School

By CHARLOTTE S. HOOKER Professor of English Longwood College Once upon a time an Ivy League law professor and amateur filmmaker named Fred Wiseman came down to North East High School in Philadelphia. He secured the principal's permission to make a film of the excellent teaching being done in that school. After two days of filming, with his rented camera and camera man, he realized that his original plan would have to be scrapped.

Instead - and without telling a soul of his change in plans — he continued filming for a month. When the takes were finished, edited, and screened, the sanctity of the American high school was forever shattered. Philadelphia banned the film, the students paraded new sweatshirts which read, "Thank you, Mr. Wiseman," and Mr. Wiseman became famous.

He is a man whose face resembles the MAI) magazine kid's except for the eyes, a wise man's eyes, carefully recording everything they see.

(The title I AM A CAMERA kept running through my mind as we talked last summer at the Hollins Film Conference.) Eyes which, through film, have seen beyond the hypocrisy, the ineptitude, the chaos, the waste of the modern high schooL An English teacher emotes "Casey it the Bat," suitable for fourth graders but hardly for a high school class.

Another - younger, obviously trying to be "relevant"-attempts a serious poetic analysis of nothing more substantial than a Simon and Garfunkel record. A business teacher dictates a paragraph, enunciating each word and punctuation mark with the enthusiasm of a zombie. An over zealous gym teacher urges her class of rope swingers — girls - to hang on long enough to be accounted "Tarzans" or "SuperTarzans," hardly complimentary to maturing young women.

One also sees the halls ("Why are you out here using the phone? Do you have a pass?") and the administrative offices (to a boy: "Don't 'yes-sir' me, you're being insincere!" and to a girl: "You've disgraced the whole school by wearing a short dress to the senior prom!") The teachers and administrator! are Boss; the students are the sheep who comply with scarcely ■ flicker of protest.

One mustn't conclude,however,that all the teachers and administrators seen through Mr. Wiseman's camera eye are bad. Most of them try or at least give the appearance that they try to do their jobs well. If they dont, il is themselves they delude - not the Indents, not the camera. Thus, the film may be viewed as an important lesson in how to teach, or not to teach, and counsel in high school. As a documentary it succeeds admirably in this rtsptcti But the film never criticizes the tti.it'id .. Undoubtedly, my misgivings about this arose from the < mumiin |l in which I aw it. The audit n. | that tlay were mostly young Il . indents, not over-thirties like me. Throughout the screening they jeered at the kMChtl B, shouted obaltk , and lit 1.tuned, "By !

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sex education lecture were funny but crude. Admittedly, these are minor faults considering the value of the film.

The finale shows the principal tearfully reading to the faculty a letter from an alumnus in Vietnam. With death threatening, he names the school his beneficiary. It's not much, he says, but all he has to show is his appreciation. Humbly, he reminds them that he's "just a body doing a job," which is precisely all that the school has taught him to be. At that point I hardly knew whether to laugh, and at whom, or to cry. And I was so glad that my high school back home had not been like that . . . Or had it?

Patton

By SARAH FARRAR Staff Reporter Why Patton? With Hollywood now catering to the young people, it seems there would be little potential audience behind the account of the bamboozling, blood and guts World War II general, particularly when most people this side of thirty wont have heard of him, and if they have, it is only because he was the one who slapped a shell-shocked soldier. Obviously aware of this, 20th Century Fox is boosting Patton as a rebel in the American publicity for the film.

By skillfully sidestepping a recognizable point of view, PATTON insures itself of a reception from all shades of opinions. Patton, as he keeps reminding us, was a man fanatically obsessed by war, a crusader blitzing his way to glory with an unalterable belief in his rightful destiny. If he wants fine weather before a battle, he invokes divine intervention - and gets it. When he's finished mopping up the Hun, he's itching to kick those Russian "sons-of-bitches" back where they belong. Red-blooded Hawks will warm to him, and his words at the beginning about Americans hating to lose will obviously remind them of another war. Doves, on the other hand, wiU find him the model military maniac, a self-loving bully who believes in reincarnation, plans his campaigns with one eye on his previous experiences, and willfully sacrifices his soldiers in the cause of his own glorification.

George S. Scott's brilliantly sustained, electrifying performance would doubtless earn the general's approval Or you can steer a safe middle course, take the good with bad, and admit that if the war had to be fought, it needed a "screwball old horse cavalryman" (his own words) like Patton.

The script is brilliant, bristling with ambiguity; but by playing Patton at his own game it allows the MAN, rather than a mere opinion of him, to make account of himself.

The film instills the audience with conflicting feelings of hate and love toward General Patton. Perhaps the key to this tantalizing effect comes at the beginning, when he is asked by the ruler of Morocco what he thinks of the county as he lakes the salute at a desert calvary parade: "I love it, Excellency. It's a combination of the Bible and Hollywood.'

A less obvious but no less effective factor in the films seemingly noncommittal attitude to Its subject is Franklin Schaffner's unreveallng low-key direction. The battles are there, of course, but only as a backdrop to the man in the spotlight.

There's an extraordinary scene when Patton itaada meditatively alone in a it graveyard against an infinite lands, ape of silver-grey sand. Elsewhere, he towers over men and machinery, his apparently superhuman authority caught, for instance, in a lowiii It shot through his legs as he empties his revolver at a pair of German planes which have dared to bombard his desert baadquartSI .

In the film, Patton emerges as a cultivated thug. George C. Scott lives the man, finely aided by a cunning lot aid Franklin Schaffner's dl lion. PATTON: LUST FOR GLORY is,m inlii. ain , pro\ * -alive biography of the World War II general who never quit.

Everett Chapman, former pastor at Farmville Baptist Church, will be the guest speaker for Union Vespers November 18. Union Vespers is a cooperative effort between the campus religious organizations and is sponsored by the YWCA. All students are invited to attend this program to be held at the Baptist Student Center at 7:00.

MR. EVERETT CHAPMAN

Sunday Promenade' Nov. 20-22 Reflects State Of Modern Man

By LYNNE WILSON Staff Reporter The Longwood Players and Hampden-Sydney Jongleurs are now in their last rehearsals for this season's second play, THE SUNDAY PROMENADE, to be presented next week, November 20, 21, and 22. Lars Forssell, previously known as a poet, won acclaim as a man of the theater in Europe with this play.

Forssell reflects upon the dehumanIzation of modern man and his struggle to rise above the realities of life.

The play revolves about Justus Coriander, the poet, the imaginative individual who in an attempt to free himself from the boredom of Victorian Norway invents a dream-world where he can live In his imagination. Justus, however, is one who has lost his faith in man and who is incapable of loving another person. Thus we find his wife, Elsa, admiring Justus the poet, yet finding some comfort In the company of Rector Rurlksson, the man most victimized by Justus's games.

The play's central metaphor is

the Sunday promenade around the table.

This promenade becomes exotic voyages in the mind of Justus Coriander, and we find the others caught up in this dreadful game against reality. It is here that we see how Justus' own fantasy preys upon those around him.

The play is one of intense emotion and conflict between reality and fantasy, between love and intellect and between political or religious views. It is a play of today with a comment on today's individual.

The production is being directed

by Dr. Patton Lockwood, chairman of Longwood's drama department, and Mr. David Vest has written the musical score. The cast includes Ed Koffenberger as Justus, Lynn Foreman as Elsa, Rick Vaughan as Ruriksson, and Vivian Vascott as Mrs. Coriander.

Justus's children are played by F.M. Hite as Carl Michael, the Marxist; Larry Smith as the no-mind, Willy; Sue Lewis as deaf-mute Angelica; and Charlie Bishop as Abraham. Other cast members include Ken Schick, Wayne Hyatt, and Ellen Dixon.

Residence Board has recently made several changes in present dress code regulations. It is now allowed that pants suits and dressy shoes may be worn for any occasion that requires Sunday attire, cut-off jeans and sweatshirts may be worn, and shirt-tails may be worn outside clothing. All other dress requirements, including those concerning shoes, remain the same.

All students are expected to use discretion and to dress to suit the occasion. Members of Residence Board may suggest changes in dress to students seen to be in violation of the code.

The penalties for dress code violations will remain the same. The first offense will result in a call down, the second in two days plain campus, the third in a week of plain campus, and the fourth will be dealt with by Residence Board.

DR. JEANNE CHALL

Dr. Jeanne Chall To Give Lecture On Teaching Of Reading On Friday, November 13, Dr. Jeanne Chall will lecture at Longwood under the auspices of the University Center in Virginia. She will be speaking on "The Teaching of Reading: Science, Art or Idealogy" at 1:00 p.m. in Bedford Auditorium. Dr. Chall, who received her M.A. and Ph.D. at Ohio State University is now a professor of education at Harvard University's graduate school of education.

SUBMIT TO THE GYRE Members of the cait of THE SUNDAY PROMENADE rehearse for play presentation November 20, 21 and 22.

At Phillips College in Borger, Texas, the student newspaper offered food for thought about the case of a youth arrested and convicted for the possession of marijuana, a felony; he received a suspended sentence, BUT "Did he lose anything?

'All he lost was the right to vote, the right to own a gun and the right to run for public office.

"He lost the opportunity of ever being a licensed doctor, dentist, CPA, engineer, lawyer,architect, realtor, osteopath, physical therapist, private detective, pharmacist, school teacher, barber, funeral director, masseur or stock broker. ' He can never get a job where he has to be bonded or licensed.

"He can't work for the city, county or federal government.

"He can enlist in the military service, but will not have a choice of service and will probably be assigned to a labor battalion.

"If this happened to you, would you think you had lost anything?'

It should be noted that in Virginia the possession or use of marijuana constitutes a misdemeanor. However, the majority of other drugs call for a felony charge and, therefore, the article would be applicable to them.

Pi Gamma Mu will hold a membership drive for all qualified Juniors. The qualifications include that the Junior must have obtained 20 hours in social sciences, a 2.5 overall average with a 3.0 average in social sciences.

Social Sciences include History, Geography, Government, Anthropology, Economics, Sociology. If any Junior is interested, please contact Judy Haynes, 312 Curry, Box. 435.

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Chairman M. Johnston

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Being a freshman this year, I awaited the Oktoberfest week end with much curiosity. This feeling was present for many various reasons.

On October 7th, I stood and watched a short segment of the Geist Assembly on Wheeler Mall. As 1 watched the tapping of the Usherettes and other week end personnel, I could not help but feel some sort of wonder. How was it possible to pick so few girls for their leadership qualities? The freshmen had only been on campus for 3 1/2 weeks.

My doubts and curiosity increased as I heard of several instances in which a very limited number of persons (one or two) were responsible for a booth to represent a whole club.

Being involved in this situation, I was dismayed when only a friend and myself were to build a booth for two clubs combining for the week end.

Continual pleas for help were made from Red and White leaders to get participation in the booth, skit, and float. Even still, participation was poor. Was it apathy, a lack of time, or an outdated tradition?

The planning done by those in charge - those few — was well done.

I only wish to cite one which seems to need improvement. The Corkettes and H20 presented an excellent show, or so I've heard. It was rather unfortunate that they could not have publicized the additional performances and couldn't have sold a limited number of tickets for each performance.

The money lost, in situations I'm familiar with, is of no importance.

What is important is that many people, especially with children, had to wait in line (even on steps) in a hot, stuffy gymnasium.

Although the last point may not be too important to Geist, I believe the others are. It is now time to evaluate the true value of traditions such as Oktoberfest in the present times. Which is more important: studies or running to a 10:00 P.M. skit practice? Which will serve the future: education or tradition?

Cheryl Cooper 1974

President Questioned NfcA No (^position- Was That Your Excuse ?

A Question Answered EDITOR'S NOTE: Students have confronted us on the question of Elections Committee rejecting a late petition from a student wishing to run for President of TWCA. In carrying out the role of a newspaper to find out the facts and report back to the students, I would like to report to the students, my findings on this matter, after having talked with Lynne Coleman of the Elections Committee. The following are the questions which were asked and her replies.

Question 1 "Did the Elections Committee turn down a late petition for President of YWCA?" Answer—"Yes" Question 2 "Why did the committee reject it?"

Answer—"The original deadline was set for Thursday night, October 29 At that time there were offices in which no one was running, therefore we extended the deadline to Sunday night, which was announced Then more people came and talked to us and we extended the deadline to Tuesday morning but no later, because each one (person running) has to have equal time on the board (in the Smoker) As it was, petitions were only up for one day I had to plan conference time and check grades, and this could not be done in less than one day " Question 3 "Did the Elections Committee feel this was the right thing to do since there had been problems in getting people to run?"

Answer—"The Election Committee felt that this was the proper thing to do since in its guidelines or constitution, it states that there must be equal time alloted to all candidates and a deadline must be set This allows time for grades to be checked The com mittee did not move on this action because of personal opinion, but acted upon it according to its constitution laws " Question 4 "Lynne, did Brenda Morene confront you about this, and if so, what were her reasons for doing so?"

Answer—"When Brenda Morene confronted me, her basic reason was personal opinion because she had fold the girl in question she would talk to me about accepting a late petition However, she later stated it would give the student body a chance to have a choice in selcting the President of this body?"

Question 5 "If this had been a late petition from any other board, such as Legislative or Judical, would you have rejected it also'" Answer--"We would have followed our guideines for any late petition which was submitted for any board office These are the answers to question brought to our staff Who are we to say whether it was right or wrong? If you have any further ques tions or comments on this subject, please address them in the form of a letter to the editor — M F. B

Why can't we have a STUDENT newspaper? Let the administration print their own.

Sherry McKelvey

In Defense Of Geist Dear Editor: Although I disagree with the Rotunda's policy of presenting only subjective news, and I realize I am only contributing to their continually opinionated articles (I do understand they must fill up space with something), I would like to respond to several statements that were presented in their last issue.

First, in regard to the articles concerning Green and Red competition and spirit in conC. WUliams nection with the past Oktoberfest week end, I would like to say that these were unwarranted.

As a member of Geist, I was on stage Saturday night following the announcement of the winners. I saw happiness among the Green and I saw sadness among the Reds. I also saw the Greens gloating among themselves, but I did not see anyone flaunting their victory in the face of a member of the opposite class. Concerning the Reds, I saw expressions of regret, but I saw no one planning physical revenge on someone else. As far as this way of acting being childish, I must disagree. If you had worked as hard as these girls had for two months and longer, you would find it hard to hide your feelings of excitement or your sentiments of regret. There is one thing you cannot say, they were not apathetic. They were showing some type of emotion and were showing they did care about somethingand isn't this what everyone is criticizing today? However, I guess this type of caring is wrong because it does not coincide with their critics* idea of what deserves devotion and what does not.

Next, relating to the article claiming that the clubs and organizations on the Longwood campus are useless, I must make several comments. First, there are several organizations on campus which are not only concerned with entertaining themselves but serve the community in several capacities such as offering their services in TB centers, churches, etc. This leads back to Oktoberfest again and its childish, unnecessary place on this campus. As yet no one has found a substitute which draws a greater crowd to the Longwood campus or the community. I really do not think the student who wrote the article realized how much business this particular week end brings to this area. Not only do all the organizations purchase materials from area merchants and not only do visitors provide business for other local facilities, but the entire affair is open to the public and offers a light form of entertainment for all. Also, this is one of the few events which keeps students here on week ends and which gives them something to do. So until a better alternative is found, I, for one, suggest that we continue the tradition.

Finally, membership and participation in any of these events or groups is not mandatory nor are you condemned for not sharing in either the responsibility or the activities. Therefore, why try to do away with something that does provide a lot of pleasure for so many.

Thank you, Connie Williams Class of 1971

I'd like to congratulate the Rotunda staff for the marvelous work they've been doing this year. Each issue of the paper this year has been extremely stimulating reading. I'm especially pleased that a few people are speaking out against the sacred cows of Longwood (Red and Green spirit, Longwood lady-ism). But getting to my main reason for this letter, I'd like to comment, a bit belatedly, on the article concerning Longwood and HEW. I was very surprised at some ofDr.Willett's remarks. Most administrators of colleges (Princeton University and the University of Virginia — two examples) have come to realize that they have an obligation to black students to help repair the damages done to them in their first twelve years of school. This means a realization that ETS scores are less accurate for many blacks than for middle class whites, that precollege orientation programs, aimed at academic help and social adjustment, are necessary, and that blacks must have the dominant hand in running these programs. I'm sure Dr. Willett has never been stepped on in his life.

Neither have I, but I believe that just because I have been so lucky, I shouldn't allow these injustices to continue. Perhaps if Dr. Willett got out of his comfortable, safe, Southern groove, we'd have more than five black students on this campus. Are you aware, Dr. WilAn Explanation lett, that in 1970, colleges, evenSouthern colleges, have responsibilities to I would first say that the "Rotunda" promote liberty and justice for all? does not present "only subjective Nancy C. Stout news." The articles referred to happen to be the editorial and a column.

Even with a limited knowledge of jourStudent Newspaper nalism one would know that these articles are naturally opinionated. ConTo the Editor: One of the major issues on campus nie apparently overlooked the last now is alcohol, but there is one as- paragraph of the article on Student pect of our great campus life that has Activities. It was noted that there are tended to fade - that is, the issue several worthy campus organizations. concerning a student newspaper. I'm Finally, if the only defense for Oktobertired of reading what the administra- fest is that the week end offers a lotion feels about campus activities; and cal business boom and keeps students when I do hear what the students on campus, purpose and value is defithemselves feel, I also hear how they nitely lacking.

Ethel Reit'-r get reprimanded by the administration.

Article Praised Dear Editor: In reference to the article in the issue of November 4 concerning student activities, I wish to commend Ethel Reiter on her extraordinary courage in finally bringing to light the many fallacies of the organizations here on campus, but I have been very dismayed with the extremely rude reactions that Ethel has received since her article came out. The most noticeable aspect of these reactions has been their very defensive nature. Perhaps the fact that these girls are involved mainly in activities of only private rather than of social benefit is a little hard for them to accept.

Perhaps the fact that these girls are involved in activities of purely personal benefit rather of social benefit limits their perspective.

Sue Wilkes

Blue And White Victorious In regard to the question asked in last week's Rotunda "Is competition really that important?" I would like to respond with a definite yes.

Competition between the red and the green has been a tradition at Longwood for many, many years. Just think for a moment — suppose there was no competition — would we have an Oktoberfest week end?, would we have song contest?, would we have the color cup? No! Competition is the basis for these and other cherished, traditions at Longwood.

How can you have competition without a winner and a loser? Mow can you expect the winner not to react in a positive way and the loser not to be disappointed after working earnestly for many months? Suppose there was no reaction. Imagine this: The skits are over and the green and whites win but neither the reds nor the greens show any expression of victory or defeat. They may casually shake hands with one another but that is it. There is no real reaction at all.

This would not show the true spirit of Longwood. The spirit was shown Oktoberfest week end - the signs of disappointment for defeat and signs of happiness for victory.

As a member of Geist, 1 was neither red nor green but blue. After the announcements had been made concerning the weekend I looked around to see the reactions. Of course the reds were crying and the greens smiling but they were smiling and crying together. I did not see the greens gloating or the reds scheming for revenge, but instead saw the reds and greens embrace with signs of compassion and happiness. This is what I call true blue and white spirit. Even after the reds had been so defeated they didn't run away and hibernate and sulk about the weekend. They were happy for the greens and whites and they showed it.

Suppose there were no reds or greens - there would be no blue and white. Yes, we are divided into two groups, who compete against each other, but together, we are all one. I feel that we have few traditions left at Longwood, but to keep the ones we do have, we need the Red andtheGreen and the competition, between the two to make tin; true Blue and White spirit.

S.G.

Cactus Inn In Action Again The Wesley Foundation will present its first "Cactus Inn Coffee House" of this school year on Friday, November 13, at the student center on High Street. The action will begin at 7:30 p.m. and continue until late Friday night.

The special guest for the evening will be: "The Wesley Singers," a fine group of people who sing religion , folk, and popular music. The 18-piece group is under the direction of Mrs. Wade Overby. Guitarists for the performance will be Miss Bonnie Harden and Mr. Piers Overby. The group is from Westover Hills United Methodist Church in Richmond, Virginia.

Also on the program of entertainment for the evening, will be students from Longwood presenting their talents. Ed Koffenburger of HampdenSydney will serve as emcee.

Come join in the fun of a coffee house. Everyone is welcom<. Adim sion is free. Refreshments will be sold.

Longwood College, Farmville, Va., November 11, 1970

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Longwood Goalies Six Other Players Make Team This past week end sixteen members of the varsity hockey squad traveled to Tidewater Hockey Tournament.

Each college team plays three games, and individuals are selected to compose Tidewater College Teams. Tidewater sends these two college teams along with two club teams to theSoutheast Hockey Tournament (a regional tournament held this year in Towson, Maryland). Of the twenty-five girls selected (from eight college teams) eight of these girls were from Longwood.

Among those selected were: Senior Jane McCaffrey as first team goal keeper. Sophomore Jackie Santoro was selected as second team goalkeeper.

It is truly unusualy that one college should have the two best goal keepers in this section of the State. Selected from the Longwood defense was: Senior, Freda Lunsford, center halfback second team, Junior, Ellen Dunn, Lefthalfback, second team, Junior, Nancy Fowlkes, left fullback second team.

Freshman, Beth Cobb right fullback second team, Freshman, Becky Burch, substitute halfback, Sophomore Debbie Page, honorable mention.

This was truly an outstanding representation. The college should be ex-

Basketball Tryouts To Be Nov. 16; Games Start In Jan. All girls interested in playing Varsity or Junior Varsity Basketball can start their pre-season conditioning. If anyone was unable to attend the last meeting, they can see Miss Jean Smith in Tabb Basement. French Gymisopen at certain times for individual practice and a schedule can be obtained from Miss Smith. To be eligible for Basketball of any intercollegiate sport you must fulfill the following requirements: 1: Have a "C" average of 2.0 or above for the preceding semester and have an accumulative average of 1.8 or above at the end of the third semester.

2: Be free of "academic probation."

3: Summer session may be included if a semester load is carried and a 2.0 average is maintained.

4: An "F" in a course orcoursesdoes Our very own Geist clown. Jackie Santoro. displays the form that won her a position on the second Tidewater College team. tremely proud of not only these girls but the entire hockey squad for the terrific job they have done representing the college.

not render a student ineligible provided she has required grade-point average for eligibility.

Official tryouts will be held in French gym at 4:00 on November 16.

Games will start in January and two games will be played with every college on the following schedule.

Jan. 8, Lynchburg, 7:00 p.m., away; Feb. 4, Sweet Briar, 7:00 p.m., away; Feb. 6, Eastern Menonite, 2:00 p.m., away; Feb. 9, Randolph-Macon, 7:00 p.m., home; Feb. 13, Bridgewater, 2:00 p.m., home; Feb. 16, VCU, 7:00 p.m., away; Feb. 20, William and Mary, 2:00 p.m., away; Feb. 23, Roanoke, 7:00 p.m., home; Feb. 27, Old Dominion, 2:00 p.m., away; Mar.l, Westhampton, 7:00 p.m., home; Mar. 5-6, Tournament, Lynchburg.

Longwood should have a very good team this year and all students interested in Basketball can get involved in playing, helping to manage the team, or watching. Students are urged to support all the home games. The highlight of the season will be the tournament in Lynchburg on March 5 and 6. Many college teams will be participating and Longwood hopes to send an excellent team that will go in fighting with true Longwood spirit.

Hockey Squad Loses To W&M LC Swim Team Wins First Meet Cahill Is Captain

Offense Unable To Score Recently, the Varsity Hockey Squad traveled to Williamsburg to play games with William and Mary. The second team played first and the competition was fairly equal. No goals were scored by either team at anytime. But the game was pretty good because the offense and defense of both teams were so evenly matched.

However, late in the second half, William and Mary pushed tneir way to LC's circle and the one second that the ball was loose, their center halfback charged in and drove the ball straight for the goal. Our forward line pushed hard to try and make up for it, but couldn't quite make it. Several times in the last ten minutes, LC carried the ball from our end to The first team had a little more their circle but lost it because of the competition. Our defense held pretty excellent drives William and Mary good during the first half but the of- were producing. Both games were very fense couldn't get through. well played.

The Varsity Swim team handily won its first meet of the season against Westhampton College last Thursday by a score of 58-40. Longwood's 200 yard medley relay team consisting of Kathy Umbdenstock, Eleanor Challen, Ellen Cahill, and Leslie Edwards won the first event of the meet and set a new pool record at Westhampton with a time of 2:14.3.

Longwood teams fought hard but competition remained equal in a 0-0 game with William and Mary.

■ ODU Defeats Swim Team *? Next Home Meet Nov. 16

S»im ■altwttn witches lirrw up .1 successful water show.

The Varsity Swim Team was defeated by the strong Old Dominion team last Wednesday by the score of 7133. Despite the strength of Old Dominion's team, Longwood was able to capture three firsts. Katherine Hipskind placed first in diving, the freestay relay of Ellen Cahill, Leslie Edwards, Eleanor Challen and Kathy Umbdenstock is still undefeated. After this first place, Eleanor Challen won and set a new Old Dominion pool record with the time of 37.0. in the 50 yard breast stroke.

Second places were won by Ellen Cahill in the 50 yard butterfly, Eleanor Challen in the 100 yard breast stroke, Kathy Umbdenstock in the 100 yard

P.E. Department Adds To Many Geist Activities Amoni the i. , ti;, lotion, The Alumnae defense waspretPhysical Education department added d, but Lot oredtwogoals. their share of entertainment m tin : At tlie half, Color Hush Ml held. of a Vital -how, Color Run and tin There MJTI twtOt) runntrs competing.

Varsiu Hocktt] team compttini In a Ten runiu rtto and ten hilarious game again.st t!ie Aim from . An interesting combiMi.' watt! show entitled, "Tot Fall , Sue Manahan of the Hou.se of Dark vat in, 1 uej Sale. Doth are arranged in four parts with weird on the li tdnfl chartcttri such ai wltdM ttel all the tune. Lucy came c ilimt, two Ma.k ottt, and »t w to) tl Flie red and lins. The .show wil a M whites bad Uu I Inotri and reextra performance.- were ci\> n I ai >rd the Color commodate the gn tators. nd half of the ho* After walMn| in deist ; itdtalol i: i ii ■ down totlet of their owi, inent all vei tin field but no goals \ ii it\ Hockt) tea:'; | ri tlier wan big attraction. Alumnae from various All in all tin wttk tnd including 1 i Li I i om| i > \lui, .-, and the pa* 1 Mattr, riie Qrtt hall waa Oiled with

individual medley and in the 100 yard freestyle where she was just out touched.

Longwood played host to the Mary Washington swim team yesterday and will travel to Lynchburg tomorrow to compete against Lynchburg College.

The next home meet will be this Monday, November 16, at 4:00 p.m. against Madison.

The 200 yard freestyle was won by Lois Hrubik. Kathy Umbdenstock won the 100 yard individual medley and easily captured the 100 yard backstroke.

The 100 yard breaststroke was won

by Eleanor Challen while Kathy Kutsher took first place in the 50 yard backstroke.

Longwood held the lead throughout the meet and had a spectacular finish.

The final event, the 200 yard freestyle relay consisting of Ellen Cahill, Leslie Edwards, Eleanor Challen, and Kathy Umbdenstock was won by Longwood when Kathy swam the last leg of the relay. Longwood was behind by about two body lengths when Kathy Umbdenstock dove in and slashed through the water to win by an arm's length.

The newly elected team captain is Ellen Cahin.

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