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LONGWOOD COLLEGE, FARMVILLE, VIRGINIA, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 1976

F.J. Klassen Named Director Of Slater Food Services

MR. I. B. DENT

Dent Named Director Of The Student Union

by JO LEILl January first, New Year's Day, traditionally signifies a sense of change or new beginnings for the greater part of our western culture. Likewise the Ixmgwood College Student Union experiences a "new beginning" this year, with the installation of Mr. I. B. Dent as the acting Director of the Student Union.

Born in Blacksburg, Virginia, Mr. Dent received his B.S. degree from the University of Virginia, his Master's in Education at the East Carolina University, and is currently working on his Doctorate in Education at UVa. Mr. Dent, a I-ongwood faculty member since 1970, is interested particularly in the study and research of geography, both African and political, having spent two years residing in Africa as a Peace Corps volunteer.

Having taught previously at the Frank W. Cox High School in Virginia Beach, he is currently on the Board of Directors of the Virginia Geographical Society, and belongs to the National Council of Geographic Education, the African Studies Association, the Southern Association of Africonists, and the organization of the Virginia Social Sciences. Mr. Dent's other activities involve the offices of cochairperson of the Longwood Artist Series, vice president of the Central Chapter of the Virginia Museum, and extensive work with the I/mgwood and Keysville Southside Community College Drama Departments.

Past lectures given to various Virginia High Schools have included topics such as "Tarzan is Wrong?" "Discover Africa," and "The French Presence in Black Africa."

Claiming that becoming the new Director of the Student Union was "a very hard decision, because I really enjoy teaching, and will

have to give some of it up," Mr. Dent will continue to teach three classes for the remainder of this semester along with Student Union duties, and will maintain one class in the coming fall 76 semester. Mr. Dent stated that his final choice was made, however, because "I like working with the students, and here with the Student Union, there is much more personal contact and involvement at a different level, than say, for example in a classroom atmosphere."

Extensive previous work with the drama department and Artist Series have exposed Mr. Dent to student affiliated extra curricular activities related to those associated with the Student Union, a campus organization which he feels "gives and will continue to give input into the college policy." He also felt that 'now becoming the Student Union Director will be particularly interesting and exciting more so than it would have been four years or so ago, as the S-UN becomes especially important now that I,ongwood is going co-ed."

As for future plans or ideas for change, Mr. Dent expressed the view that "Previously the Student Union was looked upon as a being separate from the area of academics, and I feel a need to relate the S-UN more to to academic areas." He stated a desire that the Student Union evolve to a greater extent into "a support group for other organizations, besides having its own programs, for example perhaps assisting the drama department with trips to D. C. for plays." A main desire of Mr. Dent is to see the development of a speakers committee within the Student Union, trying for a greater number of assorted lectures such as Ralph Nader and others who visited in previous years.

Have you seen the nice looking man walking around the dining hall this semester?! He's Francis J. Klassen, the new director of Slater Food Services at I-ongwood as of January 5. He graduated from O.L.O.L. Regional High School in Shamokin, Pennsylvania, and achieved a B.fc. degree in Business at Albright College in Reading, Pennsylvania.

Prior to joining AHA, Mr. Klassen served as bartender for several restaurants and motor inns in Pennsylvania and as Assistant and Night Manager in an Allentown business. He began working with ARA in 1972 when he was hired as Assistant Director of Food Services at ARA Airport Restaurant. After completing FOMAT training in

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But hurry! The deadline for submissions is February 13.

1973, Mr. Klassen was transferred to Emory and Henry College as Assistant Director of Food Services. I*iter in 1973, he was transferred to Virginia Intermont College and was promoted to Director of Food Services.

"While in college," Mr. Klassen commented, "I became interested in the food business after working as cook, bartender and various other jobs in restaurants. I majored in economics and business and after graduation I got into the management and food business."

He has been with Slater now for four years. "I was at Virginia Intermont for a successful two years, and this past September I was given the additional responsibilities to coordinate a program at another college and run it this past semester" As for planning any major changes, Mr. Klassen is still in the observing stages. "I'm committing to memory what I'd like to do, but I don't have anything concrete yet that I want to change." In the past year or so, many students have been asking about the possibility of converting from sit-down style meals to a cafeteria system. This question has especially come to light since the decision to go coed. Many feel that a cafeteria system would be quicker, easier, and less crowded than the tables method presently used. Mr. Klassen feels that "It will depend

on the outcome <>f the male boarding situation and how it develops and what the demands arc. The likes and dislikes of the students are a major concern."

How about a different method of closing tables'.' That will have to be looked into. After I learn exactly how tables are assigned and how closed tables are done.

I'll see if appropriate things can be done." And what about meatloaf? "Menus were made up before I got here, but I will try to change the meatloaf so hopefully more will like it.'* A Director of Food Services has many responsibilities connected with the job. According to Mr. Klassen, "I will revise the menus in upcoming weeks, and I'm responsible for coordinating the dining service facilities, snack bar, tea room and special events I'll also oversee the hiring of waitresses, but Mrs. Carey docs a real fine job in this."

Mr. Carbone has been appointed a District Manager. but his office will be here at I .ongwood so that he can continue to oversee this operation, as well as others that will be in his charge.

There is certainly no doubt that Ding wood is anxious to give a warm welcome to Mr. Klassen and make his transition to Farmville a happy one. He is a qualified and interesting person and has some good thoughts in mind, to better Longwood.

Welcome and (Jo To It'

Kathy Forrester Exhibits Work Prints, paintings, and batiks by Kathy Forrester are featured in the Showcase Gallery at Longwood College through January 31.

The public is cordially invited to view this exhibit in the Reading Rooms of the I^nkford Building.

Miss Forrester is a senior art education major from Blackstone. She is vice president of the I/ongwood chapter of Sigma Sigma Sigma social sorority.

Beginning in February, she will be doing 10 weeks of student teaching, in both elementary and secondary art, in Colonial Heights.

After graduation from Longwood in May, Miss Forrester states that she would like to teach for a few years and then go to graduate school to study art therapy. "Creative activities, such as art, are one means of reaching and helping children who are emotionally disturbed or who have certain types of learning disabilities," she stated.

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Participation The ROTUNDA Would Not Exist A new policy concerning letters to the editor was implemented last year, and it will be continued this year. Only signed letters will be printed, because it is the opinion of this newspaper that anyone who has something to say should be able to do it openly, not hiding behind an anonymous label. Any student wishing that her name not appear in print must personally submit the letter to the editor and state reasons for her wish to remain unknown. The letter and her reasons will then be reviewed by the editorial staff, and il the need is recognized the letter will appear in print. Otherwise it will be immediately forgotten. This polity has reduced the number of letters but has increased the quality of those printed.

A major concern of the Rotunda is its staff. Those presently involved work many hard hours to produce a

Dear Editor: We are some prisoners incarcerated in the Oklahoma State Penitentiary and would admire it incessantly if you would print our letter within the student paper. To concisely state our purpose - We write this letter seeking correspondences. It is our desire to correspond with anyone, of whatever major who's sincerely and seriously interested in exchanging idea.1 and concepts with us. We feel certain we retain sufficient knowledge, in regards to prison activity, to lend insight into it, as well as we're cognizant beyond doubt, that there are a number of relative college subjects which the student can in turn elevate our consciousness on who knows9 Who can now be the judge? Perhaps the experience itself might eventuate in something developmental. We warm heartedly welcome the chance.

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Dear Editor and Student Body, As a result of the forum presented on Contemporary Perspectives on Human Sexuality and as a reaction to student opinion, CHI would like to share some information with the female populus concerning gynecological services in the area.

Dr. Robert Bluford, an active resource person who was available for the forum, has recently contacted CHI with information concerning the Richmond Medical Center for Women, of which he is the director. CHI feels that this agency provides an excellent opportunity for women to seek gynecological care.

The Center is located in Richmond at 118 N. Boulevard. It is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Some of the services that are available are Pap smears, and birth control with appropriate counseling. Questions and information regarding

arrangements will be handled in a strictly confidential manner.

You can make an appointment by calling 804-359-5066. Cost is minimal in all cases, and in special situations the fee may be reduced or waived.

The Richmond Medical Center for Women is a medical facility staffed by competent personnel for the purpose of administering gynecological and obstetrical care to women. CHI would like to encourage all students to take an interest in their own health and well being. If you feel you need gynecological care, this can be an excellent resource for you.

Sincerely, CHI

CHI Sponsors A Bicentennial Contest America's Bicentennial has officially started! What's so great about being 200 years old anyway? Not a thing. The fact that our country has existed for two centuries certainly doesn't excite our European grandfathers. Neither does this birthday arouse many Americans. But it should. America should be enthused about the Ricentennial for numerous reasons. One of the most important reasons has to be the fact that our Constitution and Bill of Rights have survived these 200 years. American democracy is not without fault and certainly we have seen the tragedy of weak leadership (only we can improve that). We should, however, consider for a moment the advantages of being an American. We should also appreciate the freedoms we so often take for granted.

The members of 1976 CHI feel that the Bicentennial should be enjoyed rather than ignored. We therefore invite all Ixmgwood students to participate in a Bicentennial Self-Expression Contest. The first point to keep in

mind is that this is for enjoyment, not a grade. Prizes will be given.

The categories are as follows: art, music, and literature.

Essays, songs, sketches, poems, sculptures . . . anything within these three areas will be acceptable. Tones may range from serious to humorous, historical to hypothetical, sensible to nonsensical. Themes should be in some way related to the Bicentennial.

Now that you know what to do next time you're feeling bored, lonely, or creative, the question remaining is simply, "Where do I submit my creation?" The answer: the information office.

All entries must be turned in by February 2 in order to be judged.

We hope that you will participate in our nation's Bicentennial celebration, and particularly in this contest. We would also like to wish you the best of luck with your creations and in this semester.

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Wednesday, January 21,1976

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Installations Of Student Government Officers Held

U SUSANN SMITH

RUTH BOURNE

By JEAN POSSNACK The setting January 13 was Jarman Auditorium.

The atmosphere was solemn yet lively. The solemnity was provided by the sole setting on stage â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Chi's seal of approval.

The liveliness was provided by the nervous laughter of the incoming officers. The occasion the installation of the 1976 Student Government Association officers.

Sue Scarborough, outgoing chairwoman of Legislative Board, began the ceremony by extending a warm welcome to those present; she thanked the audience for coming, saying that it meant a great deal to the officers, both old and new, to have witnesses at the ceremony.

In her farewell address, Sue paid a tribute to all those who had worked in cooperation with her during her term in office.

Commending the advisors to the Board, she thanked those whe had devoted their time and hard work.

With the calling of Susann Smith to the podium, the installations began.

Sue administered the oath of office, and thus Susann Smith became the new chairwoman of I legislative Board.

Susann's first duties consisted of installing her officers. Emily Burgwyn was installed as vicechairwoman of Legislative Board; Linda Brinson as corresponding secretary; Rebecca Gee as recording secretary; Amy Miller as treasurer; and Mary Bruce Hazelgrove as Chairwoman of

Orientation. concluded her speech with the Chairwomen Smith then called poem, "Anyway,"' which she her board members to come on dedicated to Vickie Easter who stage, where she installed them was then installed as the new as representatives of Legislative chairwoman of Residence Board.

Vickie, in turn, installed her Board. In appreciation for all they had done, Sue Scarborough officers: Carol Lewis, viceand Anne Sommerville were chairwoman, Mary Mcade given gifts by Susann Smith.

Saunders. secretary, and Rachel Jolly, outgoing Gwenda Goggins as Fire Warden.

Donna Adams, as outgoing chairwoman of Judicial Board, took to the podium to give her president of the Intramural farewell address. She, too, Activities Association, gave her thanked all who had worked in farewell speech in which she cooperation with her, but had a thanked Mabel Day who was then special thanks to give to Beth installed as the new president of Reese and Ruth Bourne for their the IAA. EMILY BURGWYN With the installations time and help. In her speech, she stated that she had achieved a complete. Susann Smith once "better understanding of people more approached the podium, in general," and also "(I) and concluded the ceremony byunderstand myself better" due to encouraging the audience to net her term in office. At the involved, and come to the conclusion of her speech, Rachel legislative Board meetings and commented on visiting many Press Conferences.

Virginia colleges, stating that she believed Ixuigwood had the best Annual Retreat honor system in the state â&#x20AC;&#x201D; of To Be Held which she was very proud.

Rachel then installed Ruth On January 24 Bourne as chairwoman of Judicial Board, who took over her The annual Faculty-Studuties by installing her officers: dent-Staff Retreat will be held on Mary Williams as vice- January 24 in the I^nkford chairwoman, Anne Hunt as Building. secretary, and the repMARY WILLIAMS This year the retreat will begin resentatives to Judicial Board. at 10:00 in the ABC rooms and Doris Boitnott, outgoing will adjourn at 2:00 p.m. The first chairwoman of Residence Board, on the agenda will be Dr. Willett's came to the podium to thank introduction of the guests and Linda Dobbins as her vice- after the announcements have chairwoman, and everyone else been made, everyone will bo who had contributed their time divided into small groups to and help. She said that the conduct various discussions. administration could not be Some of the topics that will be thanked enough for all of its discussed will be the student cooperation, and also the head evaluation of faculty members, residents for their help. She absentee policy, co-education planning, curriculum changes and other suggested topics.

After a brief break for lunch, the group discussions will continue with the groups making recommendations, questions and CAROL LEWIS answers following their playing woodwind in the discussion. orchestra for Longwood Players production, Oktoberfest and readers theatre.

"Dreamer" was not written Join Our Ear Ring Club. with a benefit for the Virginia Lung Association in mind.

Buy 5 Pr. She was producing the play for her directing class when I. B. Dent, an assistant professor of Get One FREE. geography and an avid theatre supporter at the college, sat in on a rehearsal.

Dent, in turn, knew the Virginia Lung Association, Central Region, was looking for a fund Farmville, Va. Phone 392-4904 raising project and suggested Ms. Singleton get in touch with Bob Shields, a Virginia Lung Association staff member at the Central Region office in Farmville.

Rick Vaughan, a veteran on the KINGS DOMINION Jarman stage, played the lead role of Dreamer and Don Chiles Virginia's Largest Tourist Attraction played Man. Also in the cast were Carol Summer Employment Opportunities Scott, as Lust: Bill Ferguson, War; Jim Dumminger.

It's a whole new world of fun and challenge this Prejudice; Therees Tkach, year at Kings Dominion. Excellent benefit package Hope; and Melissa Johnston, includes salary of $2.20 per hour plus a 15c per hour Love. bonus. If you can meet the challenge, apply in Dr. Patton Ixmgwood, Karen Balint and Melissa Crick will person at Kings Dominion or apply at your provide the musical background Placement Office on: for the play.

Yetta Daniels, also a Date: January 22, 1976 longwood junior, choreographed Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. the show.

Mrs. Emma G. Anthony, Opening Week Ends April 3,1976 regional program director of the Virginia Lung Association, Opening Full Time May 29,1976 Central Region, expressed her appreciation to I. B. Dent, Jacqui Singleton and the Longwood Players for their efforts on behalf of the Virginia Lung Association, Central Region.

Play By Jacqui Singleten

Was Presented At Longwood VICKIE EASTER

Joint Effort Made To Help Graduating Seniors Many seniors are now looking to the time when they will leave Longwood and assume new jobs.

They will become involved in finding appropriate housing, locating good doctors and dentists, seeking new social activities and becoming involved in a new community. The Alumni Office and the Placement Office have established a new program available to seniors and other students, as they prepare to leave Longwood, and to recent graduates of Ix>ngwood.

Approximately 400 in-state and 200 out-of-state alumni have volunteered to serve as resource information advisers to students and young alumni considering moving into their geographiclocation. Wouldn't it be nice to be able to talk to someone about an employer or geographic location? Someone who has been through a similar experience and can give insight that cannot be obtained from a traditional source of information? Any student interested in talking with one of the volunteer alumni assistants may stop by the Alumni Office, Second Floor East Ruffner, to obtain the appropriate alumnus' name, address and talephone number. If you would like any additional information, you may contact the Alumni Office.

A two-act play written by a Longwood College junior was presented Sunday in a benefit performance for the Virginia Lung Association, Central Region.

"Sweet, Sweet Dreamer" was presented at 2 p.m. in Jarman Auditorium at the college.

Ms. Jacqui Singleton, a speech and dramatic arts major from Norfolk, is the author of the play.

"Dreamer" was the ninth of Ms. Singleton's plays to be produced at IxMigwood this year. Five were produced last year.

"Sweet, Sweet Dreamer" is a play that deals with man and reality.

"Dreamer," said Ms. Singleton, "is the fantasy part of man that wants to break loose from reality.

"Man has the two very real aspects of fantasy and reality in his personality," she said. "The whole thing is like a game and in the end we come to the conclusion that both aspects are necessary and that hope is the one redeeming grace between the two of them."

As with most of Ms. Singleton's writing, the inspiration for "Dreamer" came partly from herself.

She was studying for exams last spring, and a little too optimistic about the outcome. As she put it, "I was getting carried away with dreams and had to come to an understanding of what was reality and what was dream."

The music is also the work of Ms. Singleton whose theatrical endeavors at I^ongwood have included acting, singing and

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Plan Suggested For Revision Of Downtown Farmville

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Consultants Say Downtown Farmville Is 'Becoming Obsolete*'

By John Clement Tim* -Dispatch State Staff FARMVILLE — "Dowr town Farmville is becominp obsolete," a Richmond consulting firm says To change this, the firm has recommended to I- arm ville Town Council a $.ri million development The plan would help' von the odds in futureeconomi battles with suhurban shopi mg centers springing up on the outskirts of the town.

"Downtown is aging," the report by Moseley-Hening Associates. Inc.. says, "and already it is no longer a mod- --n, competitive shopping and business district."

Problem such as inadequate parking, traffic congestion, ugly signs and deteriorating buildings similar to the problems of the business districts of many Virginia communities — were noted.

But Farmville has another situation that compounds the downtown problem: flooding.

In 1972. flooding from Hurricane Agnes caused damage of approximately $296 million to the town.

Today, it is estima.,*d that ahout $2,314,000 worth of business and industrial property along the Appomattov River and Grosses Branch lies in the flood plain and is subject to periodic destruction or damagefrom water. The Army Corps of Engineers estimates future average annual damage at $364,000 if nothing is done to prevent it. '' Most new business would be forced to locate outside the central business district and could well establish a competitive center which would foster a major decline in downtown Farmville," the report said. The National Flood In surance Act of 1968 restrict: new structures or majot repairs in the flood plain unless there is special flood proofing — or the buildings are above the flood level TheSoilConservationServio has proposed lOdamsupriverS from Farmville to alleviate flooding in Farmville, but the project's approval will not come for at least two years and the dams would not be completed before 1980-82.

For more immediate relief, theconsuttingfirm recommended:

— Improvements to Grosses Branch which runs through the town, by enlarging and clearing the stream bed and replacing undersized culverts under streets, buildings and parking lots.

— Constructs of a small levee to span the branch from the railroad embankment to Virginia Street.

— One or more small dams upstream in Grosses Branch.

To ease the parking problem, the study urged more parking lotsjand the pooling of private parking lots without restrictions.

To alleviate traffic congestion, the recommendations include:

— Closing High Street anc* converting it to a pedestrian mall, and relocation of High Street between Fourth Street anC Longwood Avenue where the mall is proposed.

—Connecting North Street to Second Street.

— Improving traffic flow on Main Street by eliminating parking. New parking lots would replace the need for parking on Main Street.

— Closing South Street; suggested parking lots would be located behind manybusinesses on both sides of Main Street.

Pedestrian improvements recommended include a mall-

style Main Street with wide sidewalks and landscaping, a pedestrian plaza inn new town center, new public buildings, a town hall, library and fire station, and new commercial development through construction of a major pedestrian link between Main Street and the shopping center in the souther part of town.

The plan also calls for residential development with homes for the upper-income and low- to moderate-income families and the elderly.

Visual improvements are also strongly suggested — the cleanup of junk, debris and vegetation; new landscaping, including a Grosses Branch park; building renovations; removal of deteriorating houses and buildings, and fewer, smaller and simpler signs.

The development U.S. 460 also received general planning consideration, mainly to be guided by zoning regulations.

The implementation of the plan has been suggested to be a combined effort of town and county officials, property owners, merchants and civic groups involved in Farmville's downtown area. A Mowntown improvement association with broad representation, permanent status and legal authority was recommended to represent downtown interests and pursue the plans implementation.

Gerald J. Spates, the assistant town manage of Farmville, said the Towi, Council and most of the downtown businessmen seem to favor the plan, but that details are to be worked out later. He said the suggested Main Street Mall and new public buildings are doubtful at this time.

A public hearings on the proposal will probably be held in January, Spates said. He added that the hearing date

would be announced.

Cooperation Received He said he expects no strong opposition tr the plan and is pleased with the cooperation thus far of the businesses in the district. "We want to keep the downtown from dying," he said.

The consultants have suggested that the plan be approached \ in three phases, the first phase covering immediate needs and having top priority.

This phase would include some of the suggested new parking areas, new town administration building and county mall, relocation of High Street and the mall, new fire station. Grosses Branch improvements and the closing of South Street with new parking.

Estimated total cost is $1.8 million The second phase would include the Main Street mall, Putney Street improvements, housing for the elderly and lowand moderate-income families, the library and plaza and Grosses Branch culverts.

The $935,000 estimated cost does not include the proposed housing.

The third phase would cost an estimated $1.46 million and would include Longwood Avenue improvements, town hall expansion and dike and ponds.

Total estimated cost for all phases is $4.22 million which the study says is a rough figure to showfor planning purposes the size of costs.

The downtown study plan was prepared with funds from the Economic Development Administration, a federal agency, through the Piedmont Regional Planning District Commission, which has offices in Farmville.

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M.s. Bishop s Work On Display In The Bedford Gallery Barbara Bishop, Chairman of the Art Department of Ixmgwood College, is showing recent prints and photographs in the Bedford Gallerj of the school.

The exhibition of her work reveals this artist's total involvement with nature, an involvement which she renders with a highly sophisticated technique Her approach combines the pantheistic impetus of a Walt Whitman with the elegance and intellectual restraint of T.S Eliot. The combination, unusual in one artist, results in a show which impels the viewer to spend time before these complex visions where grass, trees, shadows, and glens are overlaid one on the other; where much is suggested and nothing is forced: and when one is led through this organized maze of delicate forms to the ultimate altar. Nature herself Like the paintings of Mark Bothko. these works suggest within their media a low keyed though intense fervor, sustained and controlled, and therefore, art.

There are some fourteen photographs and sixteen photo silkscreen prints. several meticulously hand painted. The photographs are black and white, often capturing a detail, a glimpse of shadow, a shaft of light.

One, perhaps is a summation of what the artist has transfixed with her camera, a view of night trees and combining two plates. The earth rises in a suggested mound.

The foreground surges with intricate vegetation. Bare and stately trees lead one back into deep and Schools and the Council of mysterious space.

The prints disclose more Graduate Schools in the United preoccupation with color: States. silvers, black and white, rich

brown and Indian reds, with some > ellow to gold. "December, 1(.I74" is an eight color print which demanded eight separate stencils or screens for its completed image. In these the artist's design elements work like a personal signature within the print to seize and emphasize the particular within the general view. The interlacing of foliagi and branches is abruptly cut w ith a close-up view . a fragment more precious thrust forward.

One print. "Nature's Voice.4' is placed in the gallery next to the original photograph, and the viewer maj see the artist's manipulation of photo to print These works, then, take us through an unpeopled landscape, often a winter landscape of hare and exquisite form where the cycle appears inevitable and unthreatening, where the living and the dead are of one root, where barren winter becomes spring, as the leaf proves with its grain} newness.

The exhibit will be open through February 15. The Bedford Gallery hours are: !) a.m. to 12 noon and 1 to 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday; and 2 to (Âťp.m., Saturday and Sunday. The public is cordial!) invited.

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Educational Testing Service Makes Major

Changes In Two National Testing Programs Princeton, N. J. - Educational Testing Service (ETS) reports several major changes in two national testing programs whose scores are used as part of the admissions process in many of the nation's graduate schools.

Both programs, the newlytitled Graduate Management Admission Test if.MAT) and the Graduate Record Examinations fGRE), together test more than 400,000 prospective graduate students every year.

ETS says the changes were made to help simplify the testtaking process by making it more accommodating for student candidates.

The GMAT formerly was called the Admission Test for Graduate Study in Business. The new name parallels a similar change in the sponsoring council's name reflecting a trend among graduate business schools to broaden their curricula and degree titles to include other areas of administration, as well as business.

The program is developed and conducted by ETS for the Admission Council tor Graduate Study in Management, a group representing 43 graduate schools of management.

Another significant change in the GMAT is an expanded admission ticket correction form that allows the candidate to verify, and correct if necessary, the accuracy of the information he or she provided ETS on the registration form. Walk-in registration, established during the 1974-75 academic year, also will be honored, space and material permitting.

There also are several new additions to the GRE. For the first time, a full-length sample GRE aptitude test is available to

give candidates an accurate view of the scope of the test and the type of questions it contains. The sample test is the same length and format as the currently used forms of the aptitude test, and contains questions previously used in past tests. An answer key is provided. The sample aptitude test may be ordered separately or as part of the Graduate Programs and Admissions Manual, which provides information about more than 500 institutions and their graduate orograms. See the 1975-76 GRE Information Bulletin for more details.

The aptitude test also has been shortened by five minutes from the former three-hour total. An estimated additional 15 minutes of student time at the test center has been saved by soliciting background information on the registration form rather than at the center.

For the first time, GRE candidates will be allowed at the time of the test administration to delete or change the list of institutions to which scores are to be sent.

The GRE program also will continue to accept walk-in registrations, if center space and materials are available, and after all normally registered candidates have been admitted.

Both programs emphasize that walk-in registration for the GMAT and the GRF are being continued to provide a needed service to candidates who are unable to preregister because of circumstances beyond their control.

ETS administers the GRE for the Graduate Record Examinations Board, an independent board affiliated with the Association of Graduate

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REGARDS TO BROADWAY — A half-hour musical revue will highlight the live held at several mid-Atlantic sites to recruit talented young performers for the stage ■ntertainment at Kings Dominion during its 1976 season. Open auditions are being production and a score of other live shows featured daily at the theme park.

Playgirl Offers College Students Opportunity To Win Over *6,000 College students, from over 1,500 departments of communication. creative writing, Rngltsh, and Journalism, have an opportunity to compete for over $(>,000 in scholarships and internships in l'laygirl's 1976 Writing Program.

Twenty college students will share in the scholarship awards. along with their departments.

The top enti\ in both fiction and non-fiction writing will receive a $500 scholarship, a $1,000 six-week internship at Plavgirl's headQuarters in Loa Vngeles iwlth round trip travel from their home), plus having their writing published in PlaygiiTs September, 1976 College Issue.

During their sta\ in l.os Angeles, from June 21-July :io, 1976, both interns will work on assignments with all

departments of the magazine for complete details. and special emphasis in editorial Ira Kitter, Executive Vice Competition is open to full-time President of Playgirl, says that students, either majors in these the program has received departments, or currently taking enthusiastic reception from a course from the department. department chairpersons who Entrants must be either in their consider it to be an interesting junior year or entering their and challenging project to be of senior year in the fall of 1976. benefit to their students. Playgirl anticipates that this annual Rack department will program will not only benefit the determine the best manuscript, students and the college either fiction or non-fiction, and departments, but will help the submit the entry to Playgirl. 1801 magazine to be even more Century Park East, Century City, Suite 2300, l.os Angeles, responsive to its large college California 90067, by March 8, audience.

Harvey Gotliffc, Professor of 1978, for Judging by a panel of Communications at the recognized professional writers. University of Detroit, is Award winners will be notified Playgirl's Director of College and University Programs

by April 30, 1976.

Interested students should contact their departments of communication, creative writing, English or journalism

Mrs. Martha LeStourgeon has recently announced a four-hour extension of library hours on Sundays. This is the result of a careful study and re-evaluation of library usage, and is made possible by the diversion of funds from other sources. This extension means the Lancaster Library will be open on Sundays from 2 p.m. until 10 p.m.

This gives a total of 79 »4 hours per week. The Southern Association requires 60 hours per week, so Longwood is well in excess of what it should have.

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Making The Best Of Longwood Since It Was Your Choice

By MARTHA McCOTTER It is often interesting yet disgruntling to sit in the snack bar, or in the dining hall, or almost anywhere else on IxMigwood's Campus and listen to the tremendous number of complaints being aired. It would almost make one wonder if anyone is truly happy here at Ixingwood. However, ironically enough, when students have a chance to take part in changing this place that they arc so dissatisfied with their dissatisfaction immediately becomes of less importance than almost anything else available for them to do.

Of course, there were those approximately thirty students who did find time to go to the Student Government Officers' Installation last week. I dare say no one on our campus would dispute the fact that an office installation of any sort is not the most fascinating way to spend thirty minutes to an hour.

However, at the same time few would dispute the fact that these officers are interested in the student bodv and need <>ur

support. It is obvious that this is merely a carry over from the previous semestens). I went to a Legislative Board meeting last semester and at first glance was convinced I had missed the meeting. I was wrong. The group of twelve to fifteen that were there were the extent of the group that had gathered for the regular Monday night meeting.

Student Government is not the only area on our campus that lacks the very necessary student interest. The Rotunda is operating with a minimal staff.

The YWCA as of last semester became inactive. At major-minor election speeches there were almost more people running for office than there were people to hear their speeches. The number of students at Dr. Willett's Press Conferences is amazing when compared to enrollment here at Longwood. The list goes on.

I would not try to persuade anybody that Ixmgwood is some sort of "Camelot." However, on the ligher side, regardless of our individual beliefs on busing, we were not bused here. We had the freedom to choose. Why not make the best of our choice''

Opportunity Given For Students

Cumbey Jewelers

To Work Abroad This Summer Job opportunities in Europe thissumer . . .Work this summer in the forests of Germany, on construction in Austria, on farms in Germany, Sweden and Denmark, in industries in France and Germany, in hotels in Switzerland.

Well, 'here are these jobs available as well as jobs in Ireland, England, France, Italy, and Holland which are open by the consent of the governments of these countries to American university students coming to Europe the next summer.

For several years students made their way across the Atlantic through A.E.S.-sService to take part in the actual life of the people of these countries. The success of this project has caused a great deal of enthusiasticinterest and support both in America and Europe. Every year, the program has been expanded to include many more students and jobs Already, many students have made application for next summer jobs. AmericanEuropean Student Service (on a

non-profitable basis) is offering these jobs to students for Germany, Scandinavia, England, Austria, Switzerland, France, Italy, and Spain. The jobs consist of forestry work, child care work ifemales only), farm work, hotel work i limited number available), construction work, and some other more qualified jobs requiring more specialized training.

The purpose of this program is to afford the student an opportunity to get into real living contact with the people and customs of Europe. In this way, a concrete effort can be made to learn .something of the culture of Europe. In return for his or her work, the student will receive his or her room and board, plus a wage. However, students should keep in mind that they will be working on the European economy and wages will naturally be scaled accordingly The working conditions (hours, safety, regulations, legal protection, work permits) will be strictly controlled by the labor

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Longwood's First Second Semester Mixer Proves To Be A Success

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By JO LEILI Friday, Januray 16, from 9:00 p.m. to 1.00 a.m., featured Longwood College's first second semester mixer, in the (lold Room of the IÂŤtnkfonl Building, as sponsored by the Student Union. Fifteen students were employed, working a shift from 8:.'50 to 1:30, and admission was $1.00, with coke sold for 15c ;i cup, and beer by the can for 40c.

The original band schedule to play ;it Friday night's dance was "Goodtime Charlie," from Richmond, but due to a last minute, Sunday cancellation, they were replaced by a group, also from Richmond, called "Hot Company." A nine-men unit with a four-piece brass section, "Hot Company," performs in a fivestate area and delights in music ranging from assorted disco, to rock, to beach medleys. Some of the snugs executed included "Get Down Tonight" and "That's the Way (I Tike It)" by K. C. and the Sunshine Band, the Doobie Brothers' "China drove" and "Long Train Running," "Fly Robin Fly" by the Silver Convention, and "Fire" by the Ohio Flayers. Dances exhibited by tl e parties were seen to be the bop, Lump, double bumps, hustle, and an excellent rendition of two version:; of the newest disco live

dance, the Boston walk, done by two I/ingwood Student Union members.

Beer sales in the crowded A B.C. rooms went well, and various comments about the mixer were made both in and out of the vicinity of the Gold Room.

Longwood junior, Thalia Gerachis, pondering the overall quality of the mixer, claimed, "I really like and approve of the choice of beverages served," and her escort, Hampden-Sydney senior, Hob Taylor, feeling that the dance paralleled his current philosophy about life in general, stated that "I-ove is a drug!"

Stephen Porker. Chi Phi member and II. S. sophomore, felt that "The band was, after all, very vestiged," while friend and Chi Phi frat brother, C. R. Doris III,

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enthusiastically commented, "I've honestly never had a better time at a Ix>ngwood mixer this semester." Some other opinions concerning the event included one from a longwood freshman, who said, "It's much different from home!" and one by a Chi Phi pledge, explaining "concerning the mixer, experience is the best teacher!"

Perhaps the most complimentary quote of the evening, however, came after the mixer when a Hampden-Sydney student commented, "We always have such a good time at Longwood mixers, much better than at Sweet Briar or RandolphMacon. I guess it's because Ixmgwood girls aren't stuck on themselves like some girls at other places!"

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CLEMENT'S JEWELERS 142 N. MAIN ST. FARMVILLE, VIRGINIA 392-5949

LANKFORD BUILDING LONGWOOD COLLEGE Sponsored by Department of Art and Student Union

Ms. Barbara I.. Bishop.

Associate Professor and Chairman of the Department of Art at Longwood College, is exhibiting in VIRGINIA DESIGNERS 1978, .January 8 to February 8, at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.

The juror for this exhibition was Neil Fujita, head of Fujita Design, bid., New York City He is also design consultant for CityCollege of the City University of New York and for NBC-TV News.

VIRGINIA DESIGNERS 197fi includes such items as newspaper and magazine advertisements, magazine, booklet and brochure covers. book and record album jackets, letterheads, trademarks, annual reports, invitations and calendars, Ms. Bishop's accepted wort is the 1975-76 I'me Arts Calendar for Umgwood College

KATHY FORR ESTER

Hope

JANUARY 16-31,1976 JN THE READING ROOMS EXPERT MEDICAL CARE and a mother's love can make a world of difference to a little girl. Although 8-month-old Erica Taylor looks healthy, she suffers from a rare metabolic birth defect-Bartter's syndrome. A rigidly controlled diet is part of the treatment prescribed at the March of Dimes Birth Defects Program at Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami. January is March of Dimes month.

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