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ORIENTATION chairman Becky West (LC '73) works with Dean Heintz as part of last year's Student Government Day.
By JANE BLOODWORTH Plans for Student Government Day, which will be held on the day of statewide governmental elections, November 6, are already underway. "We want to make a big thing of it," said Bobbsie Bannin, chairman of Legislative Board. It is felt by the student government that this election could be very crucial, especially for the field of education. "We want to remind kids of it, of why they should vote," Bobbsie said. The plans are basically built around last year's Student Gov-
ernment Day, which was held on ting student participation in it. September 26. However, the plans Dr. Willett has also granted a are to expand it, and to involve press conference for 1 P.M. that more students in it. afternoon. They are attempting to place 'We haven't got the kids lined all board members, as well as up in their places yet," said class presidents and presidents Bobbsie. "We are not putting anyof major organizations in the one where they were last year, offices of administrative or fa- because we want them to learn culty members for the day. This as much as possible." will involve about fifty people. "It's kind of two fold," Bobbsie One idea is to place people, ac- continued. "The purpose remains cording to their majors, in the to acquaint students in the stuoffices of department chairmans. dent government to the adminisThere will be an Academic tration, and for the administraPolicy meeting that morning of tion to get a better student viewNovember 6, with the idea of get- point."
THE VOL. XLIX
LONGWOOD COLLEGE, FARMVILLE, VIRGINIA, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1973
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Campus Sororities Air Heated Views Over Chapter Room Rental Fee Q - Why doesn't the college utilize a standard percentage scale throughout? A - The following reply was given by Dean Rlackwell: "There is an ancient story to the effect that the only thing a college faculty could agree on was that the Dean should be fired. They would have accomplished this action if they could have agreed how to go about it. "Trying to get a concurrence on a unified percentage scale is obviously impossible to execute even if you have agreement that it is a good idea. If you have a class in oil painting, for example, how do you determine that a student has been 90% successful as opposed to 80% What is 95% correct on a student's term paper analyzing the causes of the Panic of 1907? "What our faculty have agreed upon is that letter grades should establish relative standards of an instructor's judgment of the comparative performance of his students. "A" recognizes superior or excellent work, "B" recognizes above average work, on down the scale to "F." Like any system dealing with human beings, this is imperfect. But for a long period of time it has been accepted generally by American COll«g«fl as a sound basis for judgment." Q - Is there any possible way for those people under-age to attend college sponsored activities where beer is served, such as Oktoberfest? A - Students "under-age" may attend functions where beer is served (as Oktoberfest), but may
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By JANE BLOODWORTH Tempers flared as members of Longwood's eleven sororities met with President Willett last week to question the $500 yearly rental fee for sorority chapter rooms. "You had better be glad it is not $1000 or $15,000, said Dr. Willett, on the issue. The questioning of the justification of charging sororities for facilities and coverage in "The Virginian" were the issues discussed at the meeting between Dr. Willett and sororities. Becky Jefferson, 1st vice-president of Alpha Gamma Delta, opend the meeting by presenting four questions to Dr. Willett. The questions were:
The Issues 1. "Why does the state provide meeting places for sororities within other state supported schools and not at Longwood?" Madison and Radford were mentioned specifically. 2. "Where does our $500 go? The last explanation was to pay for the misplacement of the four girls living in the two rooms occupied by the chapter room. Logically it seems that the money, over $50,000, we've paid over the years would adequately pay to build rooms for these girls." 3. "What was the agreement when the money was first paid?" 4. "Why are sororities not considered school organizations? This year all sororities were forced to pay $75 to the Virginian staff to have our pictures put in it. We were not informed about this until this summer when they had gone to press." Dr. Willett began by saying that, in response to the fourth question he was not aware that sororities had to pay $75 for yearbook coverage. He advised them to take this directly to the Virginian Staff. Dr. Willett then discussed the
issue of the $500 fee from an historical viewpoint. Stubbs was built in 1966, when dormitory rent was $180. The question of the cost of space used for chapter rooms, rather than dormitory rooms was researched. It was felt that $500 would cover half of the misplacement of the four girls that would have occupied these rooms. No written agreement was made at the time, however. It has been reconsidered since that time, but the cost was left as it was. Radford is using space in the basement of dormitories for chapter rooms, according to Dr. Willett. The space would not be STUBBS DORM, which houses nine of the eleven sororities on available for any other purpose, campus, has become the focal point for rental fee discontent. and the cost to remodel the rooms was borne by the sorori- were furnished with study rooms sororities driven off of every ties themselves. and kitchens. Dr. Willett answer- campus in the state. The Board ed that the chapter rooms were of Visitors have certain rules Greeks At Madison for exclusive use by the sorori- which we have to follow," he About five years ago, according ties. noted. Drinking to Dr. Willett, Madison offered Heated Discussion the sororities an opportunity to Another student asked that, if The discussion was often rathbuild a dormitory which would the sororities were charged for serve the same purpose as the chapter rooms because if er heated, with Dr. Willett saying, Stubbs. The cost to them, how- they were theirs exclusively why at one point, "Don't back me into ever, would have been about they were still considered public a wall." The general opinion of double what Longwood charges, places with drinking forbidden students interviewed was that the and the proposal was refused. in them. meeting was futile. "I was hoping it would becalm Madison later built several "The Attorney General ruled male dormitories, one of which this, and I am not the Attorney and reserved, with no one getting they were unable to fill. This General," Dr. Willett answered. upset," commented Becky Jefdormitory was eventually offered He added, however, that this ferson. "Bui with 500 girls In I room, you're going to have a to the sororities, as a practical issue might be pursued. alternative to letting it remain clasti of pei tonalities. I hope Dr. When asked what would happen Willett did not take it offensiveempty. if the sororities refused to pay, Dr. Willett reminded the so- Dr. Willett responded with " ly." rorities that there had been no is a ridiculous question. The fact Becky said that the Idea for promise, in 1966, that the $500 that no written agreement was the meeting began with a meeting fee would not be raised. "When oi all sorority pre ident.. "it •d to pay it would miki you rent something from some- difference in a legal court, Dr. mainly 'l one, you continue to pay on it Willett said. issue," 'I. "Dr. Willett as long as you use it," he said. was at a disadvantage, he did not Dr. Willett continued to justify "I think the continuation of the the right of the College to charge know what he was Miking into." $500 amount amounts to a direct rent on the chapter rooms beliecky feel . thai th ting subsidy by the college. We have cause of the "exclusiveness" of was mainly to air the emotional received direct pressure not to their use. He added again they grievances of the students. "Dr. maintain it but to increase it." were fortunate that the rates Willett at first wanted to meet A question was asked of Dr. were not much higher. with a smaller group," she said. Willett concerning whysorotities "There are an awful lot of "Maybe now we can get down paid this amount when other halls people who would like to see ome serious business."
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"When You're Hot, You're Hot'' Whenever a group of people meet to discuss a subject of mutual concern, there will inevitably be differing views and opinions. This is natural, healthy, and good - usually. However, when a meeting intended to air questions turns into a fiasco, as did last week's meeting between the sororities and Dr. Willett, one tends to question more than the issues at hand, such as the maturity level of some students who apparently think "discussion" is synonymous with "shout" and "difference" is synonymous with "lie The case here is not the issues that were discussed at the meeting, but rather the manner in which they were presented. Any groupof individuals who consider themselves astute enough to recognize what they consider an injustice should also have enough maturity to deal with their discontent in a reasonable manner. Over-emotional outbursts, irrational threats, and heated questions having nothing to do with the issues at hand somehow don't quite fit the definition of 'mature.' Aside from a display of childish behavior on the part of some individuals, there was an obvious display of "lack of preparation" on the part of the PanhellenicAssociation. A little "homework" on the side before the meeting would have answered some of the questions brought up - specifically, the cost entailed for sorority pictures in THE VIR GINIAN While the President of the College obviously is responsible for a great many things on this campus, there are certain areas which are regulated by students. Publications Board or the yearbook editor would have been the source to see concerning the yearbook. An editor is appointed, and Publications Board does exist for the purpose Of putting out and regulating campus publications. Hopefully, students in a position of responsibility in the future will be aware of this fact. There are a great many things at Longwood winch should be questioned, and if necessary, justified by the College. One cannot expect to bring about change, however, when ears are opened only to the mouth of the same owner. One cannot expect to be listened to when one will not listen to others. Above all, one cannot expect to be treated with respect when one cannot show the same respect for others. The issue has not yet been solved, and probably won't be until all facts concerned are brought out. Until then, justification might be sought in some manner other than a mob scene at ear-piercing decibels. D.A.B.
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Reporters Jane Bloodworth Ellen Cassada, Gcna Loughncy, Judith Moffitt, Beth Rafferty, Kathy Miller, Brooke Dickerman, Karen Foster, Bettiq Bass, Amy Shifflett, Clare Baxter. Published . eekly durln* the college year eirept during holiday • and rumination perloda by the etadenta of I oni»ood Colinr. t "ermvllle. Virginia. Heprenenled for national auvrrtlilnc by National Edarttton Advertlelng 8ervirti. Inr. Printed by the rerre«lllt Herald All letter* to the editor and article* aajt be timed In to THE ROTt'NDA •ffice b> Friday night preeeedlng the Wednesday they ar* to be publtehed Eireptiona will he determined by the editor Opiniona eipreaaed arc those of the weekly editorial board and IK columnlau and do not neeeaaarlly refleet the »tew§ of the atudrnt body »r the edaUnletrm-
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Putting on a play set in the latenineteenth century in Victorian England is not easy. Ask anyone who is associated with "The Importance of Being Earnest," the Longwood Players' first production of this year. "Earnest," which opens tomorrow night at 7:30 p. m. in Jarman auditorium, has been a constant joy and frustration for nearly a month to those persons working on it. After all how many people do you know have Victorian love seats? Or have you ever tried to master an English accent when you are most definitely a Southerner? Or have you ever tried to find pointed toe shoes? The crews and cast of "The Importance of Being Earnest" have. If you don't believe it come and see for yourself. PAM ANDERSON
the students at the press conference. I know I am not along in my plight and I would suggest that communication between members of the administration improve, not only for the benefit of the students but of the college as well. Jane Chalkley
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better food service, dorm signs, grills, etc. ... to more significant things such as health service. Why don't all of you who have gripes, suggestions, and honest concern offer our cordial medical staff at Longwood College a little more support? Katie Ripburger
UoVa. Concert
To the Editor: This letter is to announce a Dear Editor, concert at the University of VirAn infirmary is a vitally im- ginia. P-K German Dance Soportant service to college stu- ciety of the University Union is dents with everyday general com- proud to present in concert on plaints or who may become seriOctober 5, the exciting ously ill in need of medical at- Friday, sounds of Richie Havens. Also tention. During the course of appearing with Richie will be usually eight semesters in col- Nils Lofgren - Grin. I take this lege per student, it would be opportunity to invite all of you to logical to assume a majority attend. The conceit will be held of students require at one point at 8:00 p.m. at University Hall if not on several occasions a in Charlottesville. Tickets are on visit to the infirmary. sale for $3.50 in advance and Although I claim no fame to $4.00 at the door. I urge all inmedicine having thus far achiin attending to write in Communication Gap? eved only a slight dent in my terested advance to: quest towards becoming active the door. I urge all interested Dear Editor, in a nursing career, I was raised in attending to write in advance I went to one of the academic in a medically oriented back- to: deans before summer school ground and feel that I know basiConcert Tickets about the impending F-drop cally when I need aspirin, cough c/o Pete Gantsoudes, P-K policy. The dean said that it had syrup, a laxative. . . To my German Dance Society passed the faculty and would be knowledge, when I have a sore Newcomb Hall — University up before the Board of Visitors throat, before prescribing any of Virginia in May. I explained to him that medication, I get a throat culCharlottesville, Virginia I had a summer job and was not ture. 22901 on academic probation, and did Penicillin injections are much Enclose a check made payable not need to come to summer stronger than penicillin tablets. to the University Union for $3.50 school under circumstances. They are not cure-all remedies per ticket and a self-addressed, The only reason I would come (and therefor, I do not need stamped, return envelope. to summer school at all would be several injections). Cordially, to take advantage of that policy Strep infections left unchecked Andy Anderson and pull my grades up for initia- can lead to serious complicaProgram Board tion into a sorority. tions and cannot possibly be diagP-K German Dance I checked back with the same nosed on all occasions without Society of the University dean during final exams to see if the utilization of lab facilities Union the policy had been passed. The to determine the illness. So, my dean informed me that it hadn't question -are lab facilities availA Note Of Thanks gone before the Board in May, able to our infirmary? If so, how but would come up in the begin- can students be informed of this To "Maggie's Maids" and the ning of June. "Longwood Gang" security? I again asked if it would be in Many, many thanks tor your Another complaint of sorts effect for summer school. The which is equally distressing to me offers of various services (i.e., dean said yes. is the fact that after our college culinary art, pet and vet, etc.) So, I got to summer school psychiatrist left for U. Va. we've while my husband, Bob, was hosand registered for two classes - never found a replacement. Sure- pitalized. I am very grateful to all one I needed to take and one I ly all Longwood students aren't of you and glad to know of the did not need at all. immune to psychological pro- many fine services available to Then, in the summer school blems. I realize the cost and your friends. Also, we both appress conferece it was anprobable difficulty in importing preciate the lovely roses sent nounced that the policy would not a reputable psychologist or psy- Bob this past week end. They be retroactive and had not even chiatrist to this campus, but it's came at a most opportune time passed the faculty. only factual — when someone is in as the last of the other arrangeMany of the astute students poor physical or mental health ments had just been thrown awaywill note that there is a slight he cannot function properly as a and, too, it just happened to be discrepancy here between the person, much less a student. my birthday! facts the dean relayed to me and Much love and affection, I think it's time we divert the facts relayed to the rest of our thoughts from luxuries and "Maggie" Golubic
Theology Professor Due To Speak At LC October 8
DR. PAUL HESSELINK
Dr. Paul Hesselink Receives Doctorate In Musical Arts By KATHY MILLER Dr. Paul Hesselink, sponsor and advisor for the Longwood Student Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, active member of The Hymn Society of America, American Musicological Society, and American Guild of Organists, Richmond Chapter received his Doctorate of Musical Arts Degree from the University of Colorado earlier this year. His dissertation for this Performance degree consisted of 3 sole recitals, 2 lecture recitals 1 ensemble recital and 3 re-f search documents. One of the lecture recitals was on Johann Sebastian Bach's Canonic Variations on the Christmas Hymn, "Von Himmel hoch, da komm ich her," and was performed at Longwood on December 15,1970. The second he gave on "Current Literature forOrgan and Electric Tape". A lecture recital is an illustrated lecture in which the topic is discussed and then demonstrated. Dr. Hesselink said, "It involves discussing the structure and make-up of the work and the culmination in the performance
of the work. In art or literature the lecturer can have the painting or poem in front of his listeners during his discussion but there is a problem in the discussion of music because it just goes right by and the listeners have trouble remembering the score." To make the audience more aware of the music he was discussing Dr. Hesselink showed the score on a movis screen as he performed the work. The three sole recitals were given at the University of Coloado and were on all the periods of organ literature, that is Baroque, Romantic, and Contemporary. One of the research documents was on "Music for Mechanical Organs: A Survey of Literature for automata from 1700-1850." When asked if receiving his Doctorate had any affect on his work here Dr. Hesselink replied, "Yes, because it is a practical degree and improved my work not only as performer but also a teacher." Dr. Hesselink began his work in the summer of 1969 and received his Doctorate on May 26, 1973. He said, "It was like a two-thousand pound weight being lifted off my shoulders."
By BETTY BASS Mary Daly, the only female theology professor at the Jesuitrun Boston College, has provoked streams of editoral and pictorial comment in the press and television around the nation. A leader in the women's liberation movement and the more liberal movements in the church, Miss Daly has testified on the liberal side of the debate over the abortion statutes.She has written many articles on theology and philosophy for professional journals, and she is the author of the controversial book,THE CHURCH AND THE SECOND SEX. Miss Daly has degrees from the College of St. Rose, Catholic University, St. Mary's, Notre Dame, (Ph. D.),and the University of Fribourg (S.T.D., Ph. D.). She has taught at St. Mary's College, Indiana; University of Ottawa; Cardinal CushingCollege; University of Fribourg and the junior year abroad programs of Georgetown University and Rosary College. Miss Daly has spoken regularly in churches and colleges around the country and is a member of the Planning Committee of the Boston Theological Institute. Miss Daly will be at Longwood College at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 18, to speak on "Beyond Christolatry: A World Without Models".
For Tomorrow In Jarman Clark Kent had his Superman; Bruce Wayne had his Batman. So, then, do Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff have their Earnest. Without this imaginary scoundrel, their social lives would be dull, their love lives nil and Oscar Wilde's comedy, "The Importance of Being Earnest" nonexistent. To Jack, Earnest is an unrealistic younger brother whose troublesome antics in London give Jack an excuse to visit the city whenever he so desires. In the capital, friends such as Algernon know him only as Earnest. Algy too uses an escape (to the country) image, an invalid dubbed Bunbury. But as the play progresses, his curiosity is drawn more and more toward Jack's Earnest. Posing as the never-beforeseen (in the country) brother,
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Artist Series To Present Fiesta Folklorico Oct. 16 By ELLEN C ASSAD A Longwood's Artist Series will proudly present the National Dance Company of Mexico in a two hour folkore spectacular, Fiesta Folklorico, October 16 at 7:30 p.m. in Jarman Auditorium. Most of the artists in the company make their homes in the province of Aztlan, although many different parts of Mexico are represented. One of Mexico's two state-sponsored folk ensembles, the internationally acclaimed group consists of 50 dancers and musicians. The songs and dances to be presented are a panorama of a thousand years of colorful Mexican history and culture. The 250 beautifully embroidered native costumes alone could offer a fashion show of dress from all parts of Mexico. They literally fill the stage with the excitement and color that are so much a part of Mexican history. Three traditional bands will heighten the romance by displaying the colorful traditions that have been handed down through the ages. These bands are
Mexican, but any similarity ends there. Each is unique in itself and each originates from a different part of Mexico. The dances have both pagan and religious connotations, and range from Indian ritual dances to complicated folk dances. They are the dances and songs of love, life, celebration, conflict and passion. The mixture of the three tons of costumes, the music and the dances reflects the various customs and traditions that make up the unique and fascinating land of Mexico. Founded by Sylvia Lozano only 11 years ago, the group has already been seen through Europe and South America as well as all across the United States. Miss Lozano is not only its founder but also is the director, choreographer and costume designer. "Fiesta Folklorico,"presented by a large cast of Mexico's finest dancers, singers, and instrumentalists, will grace Loo ■ wood's stage and overflow the evening with its exciting and unusual Mexican music and wiU provide a masterpiece of showmanship that no one should miss.
Impressionist Gari Matchers' Collection Shown At Library
By KATHY MILLER Currently showing at the Library gallery is a collection of PROFESSOR MARY DALY twenty watercolors by American impressionist Gari Melchers, The works are preliminary working sketches for larger paintings, They are framed under plexiglass and the subjects are landscapes, figures, and religious scenes, Gari Melchers was seventeen when he left his hometown of Algy encounters Jack's young tion of her name from Egeria- Detroit for Dusseldorf where he ward, Cecily. Promptly, she falls the tutor of a Roman God - to studied for three years under in love with "Earnest" - she Leticia which means joy. Wilde also throws out some Professer Von Gebhardt. Later could love only someone of that he studied under Boulanger and name — and besides, to her way subtle but oh-so-true comments Lefebvre in Paris. His early of thinking, they have been en- about society. "You never talk training resulted in habits of anything but nonsense" is the gaged for several months. fine draftmanship and sound deWhen Jack's bride-to-be, provocative statement for the sign which he never lost. His Gwendolen (Algy's cousin), who, cynical retort, "Nobody ever art is true to nature and clear. because Jack proposed to her in does." the city, knows him only as EarnThe playwright's somewhat est, meets Cecily and discovers distorted ideas form the basis that she too is engaged to" Edrn- for a number of socialcutdowns, est" the sparks really begin to running the gamut from "All fly. And then, there is Algy's aunt, women become like their moththe society-minded Lady Brack- ers. That's their tragedy. No man nell, who questions the proper- does. That's his." to "Relations ness of Jack marrying her daugh- are siniDlv a tedious pack of peoter, plus the double nature of ple who haven't got the remotest Cecily's governess, MissPrism, knowledge of how to live nor the and the minister, Dr. Chasuble. smallest instinct about when to The mistaken identities in die." "Earnest" are a "traditional "Comedy is a very social comedy motif," noted Mr. Dougthing," Mr. Young added. "Inthe las Young, director, and "Earnest" is "a play of language and end, all the improbabilities will return to normal . . . 'The Imcliches." Miss Prism, for instance, cor- portance of Being Earnest' ends rects Dr. Chasuble's misconcep- that way."
Opening Of 'Earnest' Set By KAREN FOSTER
Wednesday, October 3, 1973
He was skilled in portraiture proof of which is his portrait of Theodore Roosevelt which is hanging in the Freer Gallery of Art in Washington, D, C. He also painted a mural in The Library of Congress in Washington. According to critic Royal Cortissoz, Melchers was an honest man, straightforward in speech and sincere in action. His character which was lovable as well as vigorous pa into his work. He was an expert at his craft and devoted to the integrity of art. The exhibit, which is the first of five traveling exhibits of the Virginia Museum, will continue until October 19,
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Abortion: The New Medicine By BARBERA RADFORD The sexual revolution has made a great many changes in our society - changes we hardly notice, any more. For example, seven years ago a woman asked a prominent restauranter if he would serve her if she wore pants. The man replied, "Only if you are a lamb chop." The trend has changed dramatically. The unusual style is for a young woman to be seen in a dress! Attitudes too, have changed. Women's liberation is more seriously discussed, although not necessarily accepted. One facet of this liberation is abortion. Funk & Wagnall's STANDARD COLLEGE DICTIONARY defines abortion as, ' a miscarriage produced artifically, especially as an illegal operation; the expulsion of a fetus prematurely, miscarriage." Abortion is a medical term Indicating the premature termination of pregnancy. Because of the work's negative connotations, however, medical professionals consistently use "miscarriage" in the case of natural abortions. The layman's term, or more specific term for artificial abortion is "pregnancy termination."
sent to medical or health services required in case of birth control, pregnancy and family planning." (Code of Virginia 32137) At the same time, the Legit lature outlawed advertising abortions. The law specifically states, "if any person, by publication, LECTURE, advertisement or by the sale or circulation of any publication, or through the use of a referral agency for profit, or in any other manner, encourages or promotes the processing of an abortion or miscarriage to be performed in this state . . . he shall be guilty of a misdemeanor." The Mary Washington college newspaper was caught by this law when they printed an abortion advertisement for a New York referral agency. Mary Washington allegedly threatened to withhold funds from the paper, so the staff requested a restraining order from Judge Robert R. Merhige. The college filed a countersuit that no threat had been made. Judge Merhige dismissed the student's case on the condition that the college give the newspaper staff warning before withholding the funds.
Legal Aspects
Supreme Court
In 1971, the State of Virginia still had laws prohibiting abortions except those recommended by a physician for the mother's physical or mental well-being. This usually included cases of rape or incest. Most other women were not allowed abortions. At that time the code was amended to allow persons under 21 to con-
In 1973 the Supreme Court declared Virginia's abortion laws unconstitutional. Dr. Henry Willett said he felt that when the assembly met again they would liberalize the laws to meet the constitutional test. But he advised that it would be unwise to run advertisements in the ROTUNDA, since the legislation is at present
in a state of limbo.
can double as counselors. The choice of one nurse per patient is because the patient has a need to talk with someone while in clinic. "It's difficult to establish a rapport with five different people in such a short time," Longstreth said. Offices are like any modern doctor's office, and there are special areas in the clinic for individual and group pre-abortion counseling. The recovery room for the patients is more like a lounge than a hospital room. There are no beds, just comfortable chairs with cool drinks and magazines. There is even a lounge for husbands, boy friends and parents who come with the patient, to prevent the "guests" from wandering the halls like expectant fathers. THE RICHMOND TIMES DISPATCH described the room as "reassuring." Longstreth said, "Theboy friends, the husbands are supportive. They need some attention, too." After the patient's abortion her nurse speaks with guests to help them, too.
age clinic abortion the whole procedure takes four to six hours, unless there are complications.
Clinics In State When the Supreme Court made The abortion itself takes no the ruling on abortion laws, two more than ten minutes. In the referral agencies appeared in the Northern Virginia Women's state of Virginia. Clinic, and the New Woman's Until recently, the New WoClinic, Inc. in Washington, D. C, man's Clinic, Inc., in Washingthe fetus is extracted by the ton, D. C, was the closest revacuum aspiration method with ferral agency available to Virthe woman under local anesthetic. ginia women. The doctor then checks for comLast June (1973) the Northern plications while the patient is in Virginia Women's Medical Centhe recovery room. A post-aborter opened its doors to the pubtion examination takes place sevlic. Its purpose is to make eral weeks later. "available to the women of VirLast month, a Presbyterian ginia and elsewhere the alternaminister and an obstetrician betive of terminating an unwanted gan plans to open an outpatient pregnancy." It also offers free abortion clinic in a North Side pregnancy testing, counseling, medical suite. The clinic will be and a full range of birth control open one day a week, probably a services. Most patients sought abortions Saturday. The clinic will operate when the clinic opened. Of the on a non-profit basis, charging first 48 women who entered the the same amount as the Northern clinic, 30 got abortions. Virginia clinic does. Not all women who come to the Abortion is discussed today so clinic for an abortion get one. often that we seem to be losing Everyone is counseled before the our perspective on what it is. It pregnancy is actually terminated. has become an academic subject, Administrator Gail Longstreth neatly cleaned of all the physisaid, "If a woman has an abortion cal, psychological, and emotional and really doesn't want one, she Longstreth sees definite adpain. will have a lot of psychological problems to go through. So we vantages in having an abortion in Abortions don't just happen, don't do abortions on women who a clinic rather than in a hospital. they are planned. Perhaps plans The cost is the first factor. A don't want them - teenagers beclinic abortion is approximately could be more intelligently made ing forced by their parents, for 125 dollars, while a hospital if more alternatives were availexample." abortion may cost between 300 able to the public. The new aborThe Northern Virginia Womand 500 dollars, including doction clinics are making the alen's Medical Center is different tor's fees. ternatives more noticeable. from a number of other clinics in that the woman stays with one The time factor also enters the Assembly meeting at nurse from the beginning of her the picture. In a hospital, a wo- tneW1U first of the year remove these experience to the end. All nurses man may have to stay three to have had psychiatric training, and four days, whereas in the aver- alternatives?
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SHAPE Assists Prince Edward Students By SUSAN WOOLDRIDGE Activity at 700 South Main Street seems to be non-existent until after 3 p.m. At this hour, school buses appear on the streets and the quiet playground is transformed into a bustling playyard for young children. This Seniors Rate the U. In response to a survey con- is SHAPE (School Home Activity ducted by the student Testing and in Prince Edward). Once an unResearch Center at the State Uni- used elementary school, it is now versity of New York at Buffalo, the headquarters for programs most seniors thought the univer- in art, music, drama and recresity should examine attitudes, ex- ational activities. Enthusiasm is evident in the isting values, and the mode of art classroom as Miss Frances thinking, and it should also enTemple, SHAPE'S Art Coordinacourage each student to develop tor, points to various paintings, his or her own values and way of thinking. Promotion of university involvement in extra-university concerns, in the surrounding community was well as in the rest of the world, was also thought important by most seniors. The survey also showed that students felt it less important for a university to lead in initiating change in society, for a university to prepare students for family responsibilities and relationships, to transmit society's current values and institutions, or to be a sanctuary from the rest of society.
mobiles and drawings by the children who helped decorate the building. Instruction in weaving, painting, drawing and fabric painting has been scheduled each day according to age group. Assisting as a volunteer, Debbie Stellato will conduct classes in ceramics. "Hopefully, we will try to give the children some background in music so they will be able to analyze what they're listening to," said Francis Williams, coordinator for the music program. By using rhythm instruments and song flutes, the children will learn musical notes and rhythm Art student Bobby Bush is assisted by SHAPE volunteer Debbie Stellato.
niques, costuming, set design, pantomime and theater history. She hopes to produce at least three plays in the next year. Volunteers are needed for this program and may contact Sarah at 223-8390 or call SHAPE at 392-6876. Participating in the local Punt, Pass & Kick (PP&K) competition was SHAPE'S first recreational activity. PP&K is a national contest sponsored by Ford for boys between the ages of 8 and 13. Members of Hampden-Sydney's Students for CommunityServices conducted practice for the September 20 event. They met behind the campus school to register participants, explain rules and String Band and Greasy Run practice. Toads Trompers; 4 p.m.,Oct. 14, (Continued on Page 7) Webb University Center Cafeteria, 50 cents; and ♦Concert featuring Greasy Run Toad Trompers, Jim Ranger and Mary McCauslin, and a "Battle of the Bands" with East Virginia NATIONAL and the Highwoods String Band; 7 p.m. Oct. 14, Webb University BANK Center Cafeteria, $2. Weekend tickets will be availFarmville, Virginia able Oct. 1 at Ramblin' Conrad's Guitar Shop and Folklore Center (4318 Hampton Blvd.) and at the front desk of the Webb University COURTEOUS SERVICE Center. Individual tickets will be available at the door.
patterns. Instruments that will be used are sleigh bells, tom-toms, tambourines, rhythm sticks ana wood clods. Guitar lessons may be incorporated into the program. Longwood Senior Sarah F. Savage wiU be the drama coordinator. Sarah hopes to have her program planned and initiated by October 8. By meeting daily with different age groups, Sarah will be teaching acting, lighting tech-
Teacher Demands
Third Annual Old Dominion Folk Festival
What demands of teachers do students make? Are the demands and expectations of different students incompatible? These questions are discussed by Prof. The Third Annual Old DominWilbert J. McKeachie in "Reion Folk Festival, three days of search News." He replied that combating stu- concerts and workshops, will be dent demands was not impossible, held, Oct. 12, 13 and 14, on the but student expectations and de- campus of Old Dominion Univermands do differ. Prof. Mc sity. The festival is sponsored by Keachie also felt that interperthe ODU Office of Student Affairs sonal emotional factors in the classroom are pretty complex. and Rainbow Program, the SongMuch insight has been gained makers of Virginia and Ramblin' through the research of Richard Conrad's Guitar Shop and FolkMann, who developed the system lore Center. Several of the conof tape recording and scoring un- certs and workshops are free derlying emotional messages that and the entire festival is open pass between student and teacher. to the public. A weekend ticket The tapes combined with the re- for the festival costs $7. The activities, times, places, ports of outside observers and and single admission charges student interviews revealed that include: the relatively inexperienced ♦Sampler Concert, 1 p.m., Oct. teachers had trouble deciding 12, Webb University Center Cafewhat role they would play. Most teria, free: of these teachers found them*Open House at Ramblin' Conselves trying to play a number of rad's, 3 p.m. , Oct. 12, 4318 roles - shifting among them. Hampton Blvd. (across from Each role is appropriate to ODU), free; certain conditions and students, ♦Concert featuring Roberts and but they are not necessarily comBarrand, Larry Johnson, and patible with each other. Mann Dalsemer and Staber; 7:30 p.m., categorized these roles as that of Oct 12, Webb University Center the expert, formal authority, facafeteria, $2; cilitator, ego ideal, socializing ♦String Band Concert featuring agent, and person. Students were also classified Highwoods String Band Dainto eight types or groups, based semer and Staber, Greasy Run on classroom behavior, inter- Toad Trompers, and East Virviews and questionnaires. The ginia: 11 a.m., Oct. 13, Webb student types ranged from that University Center Cafeteria, $1; ♦Workshops every half hour, of the compliant, conventional, 1 to 6 p.m. , Oct. 13, various content, and trust in authority type student to that of the timid, rooms in Webb University Center 50 cents each; vulnerable threatened student. ♦Folk Dance Workshop featurHow did the instructors handle ing caller Bob Dalsemer, 3:30 this variety? Some moved with p.m., Webb University Center ease between the different roles, Cafeteria, free; still others, particularly early in ♦Concert featuring Sandy and the term, felt bounced like pingCarolyn Paton, Marshall Dodge, pong balls. One of the purposes of the study was to examine how the instructors handle conflicting pressures that build up in the classroom, . especially with difficult to handle students, who may attack the teacher — defeating him in argument and refuting his claims. For the teacher clinging to his role of expert and formal authority - this type of student is bad news—and vice versa. Teachers must devise ways of coping with such situations and find a response to "turn off" the student.
Will Be Held At O.D.U. Oct. 12, 13, 14 and Highwoods String Band; 7:30 p.m., Oct. 13, Webb University Center Cafeteria, $2. ♦Children's Concert featuring Sandy and Carolyn Paton, 11 a.m., Oct. 14, Webb University Center Cafeteria, $1 (children 12 and younger free); ♦Open Sing featuring various artists, 12:30 p.m., Oct. 14, Webb University Center Cafeteria, free; ♦Workshops every half hour, 1 to 4 p. m., Oct. 14, various rooms in Webb University Center, 50 cents each; ♦Square Dancing featuring caller Bob Dalsemer, Highwoods
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DR. HUBERT ALYEA
Dr. Hubert Alyea To Lecture On 'Prepared Mind9 Oct. 17 Prof. Hubert Alyea, Professor of Emeritus of Chemistry will visit six Virginia colleges and universities this month. Dr. Alyea, has delivered his two hour demonstration- lecture on the peaceful uses of atomic energy to audiences all over the world, another on "Lucky Accidents, Great Discoveries and the Prepared Mind," still, more recently, he has lectured on a series of chemistry and physics experiments, which was developed for these subjects. His research field lias been chemical kinetics, chain reactions and the mechanism of inhibitions, which he does along with carrying a heavy teaching schedule. His demonstration-lecture "Atomic Energy: Weapon for Peace" which traces the growth of ideas leading to the atomic bomb and atomic reactors has been given 2,800 times since 1945 to audiences in many countries. Dr. Alyea's new teaching experimonts known as "TOPS" (Tested Overhead Projection series) was initiated under the sponsorship of the National Science Foundation. An entire year of chemistry could be taught, using the kit of fifteen devices carried out on the stage of an overhead projector. Dr. Alyea has published a monthly series of "TOPS" since 1962. The JOURNAL OK CHEMICAL EDUCATION AND SCIENCE TEACHER publishÂŤTOPS" in Chemistry" every montli. "TOPS" in physics, biochemistry, general science, and other areas will be presented in future series. HIS TESTED DEMONSTRATIONS IN GENERAL CHEMISTRY is now in its sixth edition and his volume "TOPS" in Chemistry is now in its third. Dr. Alyea received the Honor Scroll Award of the New Jersey Chapter of American Institute of Chemists in 1966 "in recognition of outstanding service to chemistry as a profession, in improving the public image of science to the layman, and in stimulating a host of fine students to enter careers in chemistry." In 1964 he received the College Chemistry Teacher Award of the Manufacturing Chemists Association. He received the N. J. Science Teach-
ers Award in 1953. Professor Alya received his undergraduate degree from Princeton in 1925. After a year at the Nobel Institute in Sweden, he returned to Princeton and in 1928 received his PhD. The following year he spent with the Rockerfeller Foundation as a fellow studying the chemical effects of radium at the University of Minnesota, and gas explosion kinetics at the Kaiser -Wilhelm Institution, Berlin-Dahlem. He started teaching at Princeton in 1930 as an Instructor, in 1934 he advanced to Assistant Professor. He achieved Associate Professor in 1944,and Professor in 1954.
H-SC Bicentennial Lecture Program To Present Views On Legal Tradition National and international viewpoints on the Anglo-American legal tradition will be discussed by five prominent leaders from the judicial, legislative, executive and educational fields in a symposium on law at nearby Hampden-Sydney College on October 10 and 11. The two-day symposium, focusing upon the theme, "The Anglo-American Legal Tradition in an Age of Crisis," is a part of the College's Bicentennial '76 lecture proeram. The symposium will be one of the most significant and major events in the current year and the overall Bicentennial program for Hampden-Sydney, bringing together an illustrious array of speakers and panelists who are recognized as national and regional spokesmen in an age of uncertainty and crisis in America. Although planned some two years ago, both the theme and the topics of addresses have relevance to the national political and legal scene. The series of five major addresses will pose and perhaps answer fundamental and enduring questions of national concern relative to the twentieth century and beyond. The highlight of the symposium will be a broad panel discussion on Thursday evening which will
bring into focus the topics presented by the principal speakers, and more detailed discussions by the five speakers, a panelist, and a moderator. Moderator for the symposium will be the Honorable William B . Spong, former Virginia Senator and now legal counsel for the Commission on Foreign Policy in Washington. The series will begin Wednesday, October 10, at 4 p. m. with two major addresses, one each on the Constitution and civil liberties. Mr. A. E. Dick Howard, professor of law at the University of Virginia, will speak on the separation-of-powers principle in the Constitution, followed by a major address by Sir Norman Skelhorn, K.B.E., Director of Public Prosecutions in Great Britain, entitled "Freedom Within the Law," at 8 p.m. The symposium will continue on October 11, with the third major address which will be given by Mr. Henry L. Marsh, III, vice mayor of Richmond, Va., and an attorney in that city. The title of his address will be "The Role of Law in the Struggle for Racial Justice." The Honorable John A. MacKenzie, Federal Judge for the Eastern District of Virginia, will deliver an afternoon address on the subject "The Cost Crisit of Legal Services
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Dr. Alyea's lecture schedule is as follows: Monday, October 15: Bridgewater College - 9-.00 a..m. and Malison College 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 16: Roanoke College 2:00 p.m. and Virginia Military Institute 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 17- Longwood College 1:00 p. m. and Virginia State College 7:00 p.m.
Math Department Members Attend Teachers' Conference Seven members of the math department represented Longwood at the Greater Richmond Council of Teachers of Mathematics Conference on Wednesday, September 26. The conference was held at the Falling Creek Intermediate School. The conference consisted of workshops in the afternoon, followed by a business meeting and address by Dr. Eugene P. Smith, National President of the Council. The purpose of the conference was twofold. First, it aUowed math teachers to meet others in their field, and second, it helps, math teachers to gain information on new materials and methods for teaching. The seven faculty members who attended were: Miss Merry Lewis Allen, Miss Norma Abbott, Miss Evelyn Glass, Mr. Francis Kidder, Mrs. Josephine Magnifico, Mrs. Cada Parrish, and Dr. Randall Webb.
for Citizens of Moderate Means.' The final major address will be delivered by the Honorable Senator Mark O. Hatfield, Republican of Oregon, who will speak on the subject "Restoring Constitutional Government in America," The Honorable W.Carrington Thompson, Associate Judge of the Twenty- Second Judicial Circuit of Virginia and an alumnus of Hampden-Sydney, will be a panelist. The symposium is a continuation of the Patrick Henry Series inaugurated last year in conjunction with the College's Bicentennial '76 program which is designed to bring to the campus prominent individuals in diversified fields to present stimulating and thought-provoking discussions on a wide range of topics. Each of the major speakers in the legal symposium will be recognized as a Patrick Henry lecturer and will receive a special plaque bearing an etching of Mr. Henry, American patriot, who was a member of Hampden- Sydney's founding Board of Trustees in 1776. The visit of Sir Norman Skelhorn and his participation in the program also renews a historic association between Hampden-Sydney and Great Britain. The College was the last in America to be founded under the British Crown.
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Freshmen Elect Gerachis President And Finalize Oktoberfest Plans By ELLEN CASSADA During recent elections, Thalia Gerachis, under the slogan, "Greek Power," was elected freshman class president, and plans for the year have already begun. Other officers include: Karen Turner, vice-president; Mary Garnet Mayberry, secretary; and Ann Meador, treasurer. Upcoming plans include the possibility of obtaining a shuttlebus to Hampden-Sydney's home basketball games and an oldfashioned Christmas tree as a part of the freshman commission. After obligations have been met, hopes are that extra activities can be started. As for Oktoberfest, Thalia commented that major plans are being finalized, thanks to the large response from concerned freshmen. Those who become Involved are getting to know lots of new people as well as making Oktoberfest a success. Freshmen will sell cheese,
THALIA GERACHIS pickles and crackers at their booth. The display itself will be centered around the theme of the Green and White skit, and designed similar to one of the props. Along with Thalia's new responsibilities and ideas comes the new friends to make these ideas into reality. "I want to
Longwood 'Gentlemen' Meet To Form Basketball Team By BETHRAFFERTY A meeting was held by Mr. Dugan on September 7, in an attempt to again organize a men's basketball team at Longwood. According to Mr. Dugan, seven gentlemen showed up who were "very interested and committed and very interested in forming a team here." Mr. Dugan said he "expects at least eight to ten individuals" who will be willing to play on the team. Mr. Dugan said that "we're not going to commit ourselves to anything until the ground work is done." As of now, nothing is definite. Mr. Dugan is in the process of checking on the availing of the gym for practices. After the gym is secure, Mr. Dugan will start working on the schedule for the games. The team is not going to be a "formal men's athletic team, and games will not be on a "established varsity scale." Mr. Dugan doesn't want to be involved in any eligibility complications. Some of the teams that were named as prospects were, the freshmen teams of HampdenSydney, Lynchburg and Fork Union. Mr. Noone, the Assistant Professor of Mathematics, has
agreed to be the team's coach. Mr. Noone "thinks it will be alot of fun." In 1949, Longwood started a men's basketball team. The team consisted of nine players. This was the first series attempt to establish an athletic program for men. The name of the team was the "Pioneers." An unknown "girl student" submitted the name. The name "Pioneer" was suppose to symbolize the beginning of a "co-ed student body," and men's athletic teams at Longwood. The 1950-1951 team had thirteen men on the squad. The team lost six of their best players during the course of the season. Mr. E. A. Orange was the cocaptain of the 1950-1951 team. Mr. Orange says the team "wasn't really organized, . . . but we had a heck of a good time." Mr. Orange feels that the reason the men's team ended after that year was that there were "very few male students at Longwood at that time." He thought that the men were involved in too many organizations and "we probably tried to stretch ourselves to far." Mr. Orange also feels that the men leaving to student teach added to the problem.
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thank everybody for helping me in my campaign during the election. I promise to do my best to help each person in our class, because, to me, the class of 77 is special." The freshman class met Thursday, September 27, at 7 p.m. in Jarman auditorium, with Thalia Gerachis presiding. Kathy Riggins, freshman Oktoberfest chairman, told about final plans for the week end. Afterwards, booth and float ideas were discussed. Class members then voted for the various chairmen of committees. Results were Sharon Scott, class historian; Sharon Jones and Marty Penley, election committee; Lauretta Rood, dining hall representative; Eleanor Borbas, communications, and Trish Howland and Kim Wheeless, spirit chairmen. The possibility of having debate teams in the various dorms was brought up, and will be looked into by the residence board. At the conclusion of the meeting, Trish Howland sang the freshman class song, "All Day and All Night," for which she wrote both the words and the music.
Hockey Team Wins, Varsity Ties Madison, H2Q Selects Theme By CLARE BAXTER Longwood's hockey team came home victorious over Madison College with a tie and a win. The Varsity tied 0-0 in an unbelievingly exciting game. The game was well played, and along with fine saves by goalie Dana Hutcherson, they preserved the tie. The JVs won with a score of 1-0. Theresa Matthews set up the score with apasstoTerryDubuc. The defense prevented the Madison offense from scoring by keeping the ball out of the striking circle throughout most of the game. OKTOBERFEST THEME CHOSEN 'Different Strokes for Different Folks' has been selected as the theme of the H20 Club's Octoberfest performance. There will be four half-hour shows Saturday afternoon beginning at 2:30. The charge is thirtyfive cents per person and tickets will be sold at the door, on the midway and by club members the preceding week. Miss Peg Hogan, aquatic art coach at Lynchburg College, attended a recent H20 meeting and gave pointers to club members. Some of the areas worked on were strokes, suspension and scullirg.
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Tradition for the Sake of Tradition? "I ran for president of my class my freshmen year, and I made it clear in my speech that I thought tradition and spirit were very nice, but I felt that in order to become a productive person in the outside world there had to be balance between tradition and intellectual awareness," said junior Leslie Hesson. "This isn't a playground. This is an interium period where we're supposed to be learning to function as responsible adults and so many people have neglected to take that opportunity - instead they're continuing the playground from grade school through col- -^""^ lege." Janice Wood commented, "I took part on Oktoberfest last OKTOBERFEST - A chance for involvement and entertainment year and it did not mean that much to me. I just don't go for the Red, for some, just another weekend for others. Green, and Blue spirit. Not that CHI many people are really involved feelings of some of these stuin it - it seems to be restricted Of all remaining traditions on dents with her comments on CHI. to a small group." campus, CHI aparently remains "The very basic idea is good, "Traditions are good, but like the most popular, although that but I think that it's been coranything they can be overdone," organization, too, has come under rupted. I think that the people said Holly Davidson. "Our whole fire in recent years. Last year, that keep getting elected to CHI background, America as well as in an attempt to turn the atten- are the re-occuring faces in all Longwood, is based on traditions. tion of the students away from the campus activities. What about individuals who are members the people doing things that are of the group to the purposes of equally as important to the colthe organization and the ideals lege, but are "doing their thing" it represents, CHI went so far in a different way? CHI memberas to request deletion of the ship seems to be monopolized by names of its members in ROTUN- students involved in the same DA coverage of their April kinds of activities and I personally resent that because I know "burning" ceremony. Junior Joanne Walters thought a heck of a lot of students who "CHI is good by the fact that are making really beneficial conat the end of the year it points tributions to the 1973 college out people who have done well. they're doing something conIt recognizes people who lead structive for once." the school and gives people a chance to get involved. The The Future traditions have not affected me Whatever the personal views one way or another. I could live without them because I have never of their value, traditions still been a person to get involved in exist on campus, and should students who enjoy active participacampus activities." "Most of the people who look tion within them continue to come at CHI as I do feel CHI is an to Longwood, they will undoubtedideal," said senior Rita Berry- ly continue as well. From the rather wry "Who man. "They are there to rereally cares?" that was given in cognize people who do well, comresponse to a question concernmend the people behind the scene* ing her feelings about traditions who work really hard. If more would think about what CHI stands on campus by one student, to for rather than who they are, it Susan Clark's comment "they help you in your growth as an would mean a lot more." But again, there are many stu- individual," traditions have and TRADITIONS have come and dents for whom CHI has little wiU remain a point of semigone with the years, such as or no meaning, and these students controversy between students. 1958s 'Top Rats.' For the time being, however, cite various reasons for their "only time will tell." In the feelings, from "being fed up by They have their place, but people words of one student who asked trying to push them too hard do all this guessing crap" to seeing that her name not be printed, more damage than good. Anything little relation between the group "There are a lot of people who forced on you is something you and the college. naturally turn off." Leslie Hesson summed up the want to be individuals on this campus, but it means sacrificing their popularity. I think more students would vocalize their feelings towards traditions and policies of the college if they felt that their feelings would be respected."
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By DEBBIE BASTEK And BETSY NUTTER You stand majestic in the sur.light of day Solemn with the darkness of night But only those who know you well Can know the true majesty and solemnity "Among gleaming columns ..." "To the Old Rotunda" Maria Grant '65 In recent years a number of campus traditions have been both questioned and defended as their roles, place, and contribution to the campus and the quality of student life are explored. Some of them have fallen by the wayside - freshmen ratting, for instance - while others, notably class colors, sings, and CHI remain. For the freshmen, traditional involvement with the college ser18 ,i w:iy to break into campus activities, provide some sense of belonging, and an introduction to the "Longwood way of life." As time passes, however, an undeniable trend away from traditional forms of involvement has become all too apparent. Graduates from as recently as the class of '73 remember a time when the Rotunda was packed completely w ith student participants in sings, when song contests and Geisf tappings filled Jarman to capacity, a id when it was impossible to get near the bon-fire at a CHI burning. A sizeable proportion of student! still actively participate in these activities. Yet, the obvious majority no longer do. Whether or nor this is an indication of changing attitudes among Longwood's student body Imply another sign ol q nted "student apathy" was explored over the past two weeks b- 1 If ROI UNDA. The Traditional View nerally speaking, most students who were willing to dietheir feelings about campus traditions fell they did indeed m campus. However, tii" value of thai position, and the contribution it makes to thellves ol t!u' students and the college Itsell Is an area ol vastly differing views and interpretations. lh.> Traditional Vitl The students who view traditions and Involvement within traditional activities as a sound, worthwhile enterprise most often cite the "friendliness" and
"spirit of cooperation" found through those they meet in such involvement. "It helps you to be a part of the school, especially Reds and Greens," noted Millie Barnes. "It gives you something to work together for. You get to know people and it draws you closer. Personally I can't see a break between the colors because I have just as many Green and White friends as I do Red and White." And the importance of the class color concept does play an important part in the lives of many students. "I know they've added more than I could imagine to my college years," stated senior Jan Poole. "Simply going to classes could not have given me the satisfaction and the wonderful experiences I've had because of the traditions I've encountered at Longwood. It's hard to explain to someone who doesn't have the feeling for ;raditions what it feels like to be part of carrying it on. People who take an apathetic view of Oktoberfest or CHI or any college activiites I think are losing out on a great deal." The Other Side There are those students, however, who feel that there is too much emphasis placed upon the value of traditional forms of campus involvement, and that these activities are more a detrement that a help to either the student or the college. Some feel that colors and other related means of involvement are not only immature, but offer little in the way of preparation for "the real world."
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MEMBERS OF CHI 1973 reveal their identities during last April's "burning" in the Her parking lot.
No more 'round the old campi Watching for the white-robed CHI No more Alma Mater songs Or the tower's eerie bongs No more days of rivalry Since the last at old LC No more sings 'round Joan of Arc As the evening sky grows dark No more walking 'cross the stage Now that you have filled the "page" "On Graduating" Maria Grant '65