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LONGWOOD COLLEGE, FARMVILLE, VIRGINIA, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1977
VOL. LII
NO. 16
Longwood Instructor's Play Produced In D.C, By JACQUI SINGLETON Mr. Douglas Young, assistant professor in the Department of Speech and Drama here at I-ongwood, has recently had his play Miss Doris Anderson for the Works-in-Progress program at the Back Alley Theatre in Washington, D.C. The program, which started this season, consists of performances on week nights for an invited audience, community based organizations, artisits, and arts groups. Material performed consists of new plays not yet ready for major stage production, scenes from classical or contemporary repertory to 'showcase" actors or directors, poetry readings and improvisational or developing materials from the Back Alley's teen acting company. Mr. Young's play, which was published in the Winter, 1974 edition of Southern Theatre magazine, was the first offering under this new program. The
play was based on an article written by celebrated columnist Nicholas Von Hoffman dealing with a real-life incident of a black woman caught in the throes of a bureaucratic society. We follow Ms. Doris Anderson through the bureaucracy as she is shuttled from office to office trying to abort an eviction. In her attempts she is dragged off to jail, sentenced before an "unhearing" judge and thrown into a mental hospital where she is kept busy scrubbing floors until she realizes that playing the game is the onlyway to survive . and keep a roof over your head. As for Mr. Young's opinions of the production, he finds that the comic treatment of the bureaurcrats is the only misinterpretation presented. The audience, who critiqued the play, were very supportive. However, they thought Miss Doris Anderson to be too naive for a thirty-five year old woman. Mr.
Young states that because of the quality of the critics, and audience, the playwright could learn immensely and receive valuable experience. Mr. Younn was a Shubert Playwriting Fellow at the University of Virginia in 1968-69, where two of his full-length plays received productions by the University of Virginia Players. He is a native of Salisbury, N.C., and was a reporter for the Greensboro (N.C.) Daily News before receiving his master's degree from University of Virginia. He is currently completing his Ph. D in Theatre from Florida State University. He has had plays produced in Denver, Colorado, and by the Theatre Wagon Repertory Company of Virginia. I'm sure we would like to extend our hardy congratulations to Mr. Young and wish him much future success with his playwriting pursuits.
Male Housing Dominates Press Conference By BILLY ROGERS Dr. Willett held this semester's second press conference last Thursday, Feb. 17. Linda Crovatt, Legislative Board Chairman, opened the conference by presenting a list of questions compiled by the students to Dr. Willett. With the exception of the question of male housing, the questions and answers were a repetition of earlier press conferences. Male housing on campus seemed to be the highlight of the hour long discussion. Dr. Willett seemed open for opinions as to where the male population should reside next semester. Several people, both male and female, voiced their ideas and it seemed
that each had his or her own plan as to which cubby-hole the males should occupy next. Dr. Willett was uncharacteristically attentive throughout the discussions. Some of the male dorm students present from Tabb expressed the opinion that next year they would like to occupy French Dormitory leaving Tabb and South Cunningham open for incoming freshmen. Most of the male freshmen on campus now take distaste in the idea of moving to Frazer. Another plan expressed by the men would place the upcoming upperclassmen in Cox and-or Wheeler. Some of the females present looked unfavorably upon the idea of males moving into Cox because, in their opionion, the females should have the option of
moving into a single sexed dorm. Presumably these females forgot that Curry, Stubbs, French, N. Cunningham and Main Cunningham would remain single sexed. Also there was a long disertation by a male day student suggesting that the males are trying to exercise their right to get a foothold in every dorm. Dr. Willett quickly dispelled this idea saying that none of the male dorm students on campus had expressed this or any related idea to that effect. The only other new item of any interest brought out at the press conference was the determination that drinking in the hallways and chapter rooms is not against the Virginia Code, but against college policy.
Photo Urn Felland. MR. DOUGLAS YOUNG.
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In Jeffers Thursday By SANDY WILLIAMS Dr. Sam L Hansard, professor of animal nutrition at the Comparative Animal Research laboratory at Oak Ridge, Tennessee, will speak on fetal-maternal mineral nutrition this Thursday, February 24, in Jeffers Auditorium at 7:00 PM. On August 17, 1976, Dr. Hansard received the coveted Morrison Award which is presented annually to a member who has made outstanding contributions to animal science through research and teaching. In the forty year history of the award, it was only the second time it had been given to a southern scientist. Dr. Hansard has also particiapted in several international symposiums, received numerous awards, and written more than 300 articles for publication in scientific journals.
Sophomores Invite You To Sophomore Weekend By MARY LOUISE PARRIS Good times are coming when the Class of '79 and their friends get together during Sophomore Weekend! Erin I^ee and Kathy Mullooly, co-chairmen for Sophomore Weekend have been hard at work, along with other sophomores, in order to bring the best Sophomore Weekend ever. Sophomore Auction, on Wed., Feb. 23, is only the start of much sophomore activity. Cinda Holt and Jackie Page are co-chairmen of this event. The auction will be a great place to get good buys on baked goods, souvenirs, and crafts, so everyone will want to be present when the selling starts at 7:30 p.m. in the ABC rooms of I„inkfonl
Friday night means the week end is here and the Sophomore are planning to do it up right! A mixer will be held in the Gold Room and the ABC rooms of I^nkford, Fit, Feb. 25 from 9 p.m.-la.m. The band will be "Casper" from Richmond featuring a wide variety of musicincluding selections from the Beatles, Linda Rondstat, K. C. and the Sunshine Band, and many others. Admission is $1.00 with Longwood I.D. and $1.50 with other I.D.'s. Saturday, Feb. 26 a concert
featuring "Warren and Bodle" and "Allwood Ark" will be held in the Gold Room. "Warren and Bodle" were at Orientation this past summer and have been requested b> many who beard them then. This concert is being held in cooperation with S-UN, and promises to DC an entertaining evening. The concert will be held from 7:30 11:00 p.m. and cost will be $1 (Ml with I.I). A Sophomore Open House for Parents and Friends is being planned for Sunday, Feb. 27, in the Commons Room. All sophomores are invited to bring their parents and friends for an afternoon of original talent provided by our own sophouiorcs. Coffee and cake will be served from 1:30-3:00 p.m. Sophomores are urged to volunteer for helping out with work at the tnixer or concert livery sophomre is needed to make Sophomore Weekend a success. Also any sophomores interested in btiflS in the Open Mike Entertainment for the Open House on Feb. 27 are encouraged to work up their acts. Contact Kathy Mullooly or Erin I-ee for more information, (let ready cause Sophomore Weekend and good times are coming!
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THE ROTUNDA,
Tuesday, February 22, 1977
Music Is More Than Sound, Music Is Also Sight" By IKE R. STONEBERGER
Photo Lori Fellana. I)R MICHAEL LUND.
South Atlantic Bulletin Publishes Work By Dr. Lund By BRIDGET SCHERZ Dr. Lund, professor of English novel's assumed vehicle of truth. here at Ixmgwood, has had his In a novel of many narrators the first article "Isabella and the truth is sought by superimposing House of Esmond" accepted to be the various accounts, getting a published in the "South Atlantic composit picture of what Hulk-tin". The article, tentatively happened. The problem in HENRY slated for the magazine's spring issue, explores the question of ESMOND is that Esmond himself (ruth in fiction through consi- is the only story teller. By deration of narrative point of assembling a concrete standard view and character geneology in of measurement, the Esmond William Makepeace Thackeray's family tree, Dr. I.und was able to novel THE HISTORY OF make certain grounded HENRY ESMOND. observations about the character HENRY ESMOND, a of Henry Esmond. historical-romance set in the The English Victorian early 18th century, is presented consciousness of birth, observes through the memoirs of Henry Dr. I.und, stems from the fuedal Esmond written in his retirement order. This concern for lineage is estate in Virginia as he looks evolving with the emergence of back across time and an ocean to the middle class. Thackeray his life in England. The aspects of picks up this theme here, in the birth and lineage in the novel process of transition, looks at provide a firm situational lattice these itinerant bums and the on which Thackeray entwines the extent to which they govern individual circumstances and the Victorian life. "The heritage of characters' reactions to them. I he "house" becomes the Henry's confusion in love of embodiment of this question I Kit h his aunt and Ins cousin, bis will it be lorn down and rebuilt or discover) of his legtimacj and simply patched on to'.'" Dr. I.und consequent inheritance, and his I eels that it is not just the involvemcnl in the Esmond ' house" itself but an inheritance political tradition of aiding the of a frame of mind and social Stuarts all indicate the customs. Henry Esmond realizes importance of geneology as a enough of the impact of his support ive, organizational lineage to move to America. structure. Esmond, as the What he doesn't see is that he narrator, realizes, at least to an cannot fully escape his legacy — extent, the impact that his in transplanting himself he has descendance has upon the nature taken, in his own sense of and course of involvements in his Esmond", a branch of that life and attempts to disengage heritage of the parent tree. himself from the family ground. Dr. I.und pursued his A.B. at After his COUSin Beatrix runs off Washington University in St. with .lames HI", the young I AMIS and continued his studies at Stuart pretender Esmond hoped Emory University receiving both to install on the throne after the his MA. and Ph. D. degrees old queen's anticipated demise. ihere. His interest in Dickens and Esmond denounces Beatrix and Thackeray began, in fact, in the Jacobite political cause. He graduate school. He sees an relinquishes his inheritance as important connection between Lord of Castlewood, pledges philosophical questions of our himself to his Aunt Rachael and lime and those of the Victorian leaves with her for America with Era It is almost as if by selfIht intention of leaving his legac> consciously asserting our behind. •progressiveness" by Thackeray scatters the facts diassociation from the Victorian and relationships of the Esmond period, we overlook one of our famil) through the novel. Dr. strongest identities with it. "In Lund gathered and arranged many ways" says Dr. Lund, these facts chronogically "19th century England is 20th (historical-political data) and century America. By considering geneologieally (Esmond family problems Victorians tree I to check the accuracy of had with their past we get some Esmond's narrative. The insight into our own age.. element of truth in narration isn't Problems of our age have as large a problem in works become so complicated and related by omniscient or multiple involved that the search for a narrators. The omniscient solution can be seen in simplier narrator, by definition, is the terms of an earlier age."
"Notation is my life's blood," says Dr. James McCray, Chairman of the Longwood College Department of Music. Talking with him in his office, he said, "I have always been interested in how other people (composers) try to communicate with their music. As a conductor, I'm trying tc recreate what others hav< composed." And it seems that musica notation is the key element o communication from compose to conductor to chorus. Those who attended th Faculty Colloquium Series las Wednesday, February 16, i Molnar Recital Hall, gained better understanding of Di McCray's involvement i musical notation as some 6 faculty members, students, another colleagues learned a lesson in "New Choral Notation of the Twentieth Century." Believing that "every civilization is the synthesis of Man's conquest of life," Dr. McCray is a man who looks at choral music as another form of communication by which man tells his own story. McCray says, "Music is more than sound. Music is also sight." To exemplify this statement, the audience was treated to performances which illustrated the nature of Twentieth Century choral notation. Sophomores Kenita Walker and Audrey Evans sang "Duet for Two Cats" by Rossini (accompanied by Sophomore .Janet Ramsey). With a text which consisted entirely on the word "MEOW," Walker and Evans demonstrated how
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Photo Barbara Stonikinis DR. JAMES McCRAY vocalists may produce the sounds of cats, taking direction from the musical notation. Dr. McCray's Freshman Theory class performed the piece "Sound Patterns" by Bernard Brands. With sighs, whispers, pops and other sounds which may be politely categorized as noises, the choral group "sang" their way through another characteristically modern choral arrangement. In defense of his "multimedia" technique used in most of his choral concerts, Dr. McCray says that one "must not negate ihe element of space." A choral concert under his direction may involve choreography, slides, or percussion. "That which separates music
from the other arts," says Dr. McCray, "is the element of time." We learned that it is perhaps the only distinguishing characteristic, however, after the demonstration Wednesday night. "Music is like reading a murder mystery," he says. "You don't know what's going to happen until the story is over. The conductor, the chorus, and the audience need to know what is going to happen. And that is the purpose of notation," he adds. With this "master teacher" composing, conducting, and teaching at Ixmgwood College, we must agree with Dr. Wells, who said, "Dr. McCray is the epitome of what we mean by quality education."
New Ad Hoc Committee To Review Exam Policies By MARY LOUISE PARRIS Exams! Seems like everyone has something to say about them and now there is the Ad Hoc Committee to do something about them. Dean Carolyn Wells formed the Ad Hoc Committee to study the Length and Nature of the Examination Period because examination policies haven't been studied since May 1967. The committee held its first meeting meeting February 3, 1977. Dean Wells opened this meeting by stating that the length of the exam period was to be the main thrust of the committe's work but she hoped the committee would feel free to explore other changes in the exam period. Since that first meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee on Exams, both faculty members and students have been asked to contribute their suggestions about the length and nature of the examination period. These suggestions will be compiled and discussed at the next committee meeting on February 24, 1977. Dr. Massie Stinson, chairman of the committee explained the concern about the length of the exam period. He said that since the last examination study in 1967, longwood has gone to a fall semester that starts in August
and ends in December instead of January and also a shorter spring semester from Jan. to May. This change has resulted in a problem with the college calendar in getting enough teaching days. Presently there are 13' k weeks of teaching days, whereas prior to the change to the AugustDecember fall semester and January-May spring semester there were 14'.• to 15 weeks of teaching days. Therefore, the committee is examining the question of shortening the exam period and other alternatives in order to add more teaching days. Dr. Stinson also said the committee would look at the differences in the philosophies of what exams are all about (for example, some instructors give tests on the final section of class study, while others give comprehensive exams). Dr. Stinson said the committee hoped to submit its recommendations "possibly by the faculty meeting in April." The guidlines for exams are found in section 6.2 of the Faculty Handbook andvDr. Stinson said, "The committee has been charged by the Dean to study this and to update the statement in the Faculty Handbook." Even if the committee's proposals on changes in the exam period were
submitted by April, the changes would not go into effect for this semester's examinations. Any changes in examination policy, as any other policy changes, would have to be approved by the faculty, then Dean of the College, then President of the College and finally the Board of Visitors. This means the possible changes in the length and nature of the examination period would problably go into effect next fall or spring semester. Members of the Ad Hoc Committee to Study the length and Nature of the Examination Period are: Dr. Robert L, Banton, Mrs. Sandra A. Bollinger, Dr. Mary G. Cristo, Dr. Elisabeth L. Flynn, Dr. Paul S. Hesselink, Dr. I^eta J. Holman, Dr. Maurice P. Sneller, Linda Maxey (Sr.) and Mary L. Parris (Soph.). Each committee member would be willing to listen to suggestions pertaining to exams and bring them to committee meetings for consideration. The Faculty Handbook states in section 6.2, "Final examinations are a necessary and desirable part of the teaching process." So while the Ad Hoc Committee may not be able to get rid of exams entirely it may be able to somewhat shorten the process for all concerned!
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Finalists Selected For
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THE ROTUNDA,
Tuesday, February 22, 1977
Miss Longwood Pageant By LISA TURNER Preliminaries for the Miss Longwood Pageant are over at last, and twelve finalists have been selected. They are Susan Barker, Linda Chalkley, Terry Cochran, Dorothy Deane, Robin Havens, Gayle Hawks, Kathy Moore, Kathy Murphy, Kim Nickols, Cheryl Parks, Sue Seaborn, and Jeanne Webb. All of the finalists were supported by sororities. Tilsia Stephens, General Chairman of the Pageant, noted that many of the contestants are usually pledges for sororities. Tilsia said that the preliminaries went "extremely well. Everyone was very pleased with the outcome." She was especially glad as this was the first time that the preliminaries were held over two consecutive nights (last Monday and Tuesday evenings), and she hopes that the New Scholarship For Freshmen By BRIDGET SCHERZ Write on. Freshmen, because this semester your English 101 compositions may have more potential than "just" making an "A". This year the family and friends of Nell Andersen Sprague, mother of Dr. Rosemary Sprague, are establishing the Nell Andersen Sprague Award, a prize of $100 to be awarded annually to the most outstanding Freshman English composition of the spring term. Instructors of the various sections of Eng. 101 will submit, at their own discretion, up to two papers per section which they feel are worthy of this merit. Names of both the writer and the instructor will be withheld from the entries to avoid any conflict of interest among the judges. The Reading Committee, formed in cooperation v/ith the English Department, will consist of Drs. Lund, Sneller, and Stinson. They will evaluate and chose the best paper whose author will be the recipient of this prize. Dr. Sprague will present Ihe first award at Honors Assembly in April. The March 25th deadline for submission will allow the Reading Committee ample time before the ceremony to determine their selection. The Nell Andersen Sprague Award is one of the few student recognition awards of this type in the state of Virginia. It will join the R. C. Simonini Memorial Scholarship in fostering student interest in the language arts. The R. C. Simonini Scholarship is a work-study program allotted yearly to an English major that provides up to $300 toward a parttime secretarial position in the office of the Virginia Association of Teachers at Ixmgwood. The Spragues and their participating colleges are excited about this new award. Dr. Sprague feels that it will serve as an effective means of reinforcing the value of the extended Freshman Comp. course, providing a built-in incentive for all types of majors. So warm up those typewriter keys Freshman, because, this semester you have the opportunity to click-clack your way — if not into fame — maybe, fortune!
Pageant committee will continue to use the more extensive preliminaries in the future. Jackie Ixiwter, who worked on the preliminaries with Gwen Haymaker, was pleased with the competition this year; she said that the girls were very talented. If Tilsia was pleased with the outcome, several of the finalists were even more so. While most of those interviewed admitted to having been quite nervous, they were also very excited. Most of the girls thought that the night of the talent competition was the hardest. The only person to disagree with this was Kim Nickols, who used to play the guitar for a singing group in high school. Many of the girls played musical instruments; some sang, some did modern dance routines, one girl gave a talk on Elementary Education, and one girl performed a rifle spinning routine.
The finalists met with three of the pageant directors on Thursday afternoon to discuss the upcoming pageant. Sandy Williams is in charge of the production number, Pat Nuchols is producer of the pageant and Theresa Wood is the director. Their real work won't begin until the week of the pageant, although they have already begun preparations. The Pageant committee faces no enormous tasks in the near future. There are the usual little details to be taken care of, and the programs are due at the printer's at the beginning of March. They will feature the Judges' resumes and pictures, and short biographies accompanied by photographs of the contestants. An emcee from Richmond has already been hired, and the final judges have been selected, although their names are unavailable at the time.
Finalists (standing I. to r.) Cheryl Parks, Gayle Hawkes, Sue Seaborn, Kim Nichols, Deanna Deane. Seated (1. to r.) Robin Havens, Kathy Moore, Terry Cochran, Lindy Chalkley, Sue Barker, Jeanne Webb. Photo Lori Felland.
Student Talent Featured At Coffee House
By DEBBIE MOUL And MARGARET HAMMERSLEY The lights were off, the snackbar was packed and beer cans lay scattered on various tables. •All right Stacy!" Applause heightened and the audience was ready for Thursday evening's coffeehouse to begin. Emcee Ann .Johnson mounted the stage. "With no introduction needed, Stacy Waymack." Stacy, a freshman, was largely supported by her fellow freshmen. Stacy's performance was dominated by her original talenl; she composed the score of •Instrumental," and the score and lyrics of "Bowling Alley Queen." "Bowling Alley Queen" was written about and dedicated to Stacy's roommate Cindy, who 'has got an arm that's really mean." Stacy's soft and pleasant voice stirred the audience's emotions as she quietly sang "We're All Alone," dedicated to Shawn Barrett. Talent abounded when freshmen Robin Rowen and Renee Roland performed a set together. In beautiful harmony the two sang Carole King's "Will Stacy Waymack performs during Coffeehouse. Photo Nancy You Still love Me Tomorrow?" Individual talent emerged as Cosier. both girls sang solo at various intervals during the set. Several songs performed were original. Robin's vocal expression and moving lyrics touched the audience as she sang "Standing Free."
Learning Opportunities
Offered By S-UN
By DEBBIE NORTHERN Have you ever wanted to know about all those assorted parts under a car's hood? Or how a solar heater and cooker are built? Well, now you have the chance to learn about these topics and several others during the Experimental College sponsored by the Student Union Feb. 21 thru March 4. The classes include items which are not usually taught in the college curriculum. Anyone, even persons not from Longwood, can participate. There is no credit offered, it is just for fun. So far five classes are being offered. Preparation For Marriage is to be taught by Jim Garrison and John Emmert. A basic course on Auto Mechanics will be instructed by Kevin Bedsworth. Only one class is scheduled for Solar Energy, but if there is enough interest, Fritz Reins will extend the course. Mr. Reins is also offering Organic Gardening.
On Feb. 22 at 7:30 in the A. B. Rooms of Lankford, Classic Comedy Night will be held. It will feature three old time great movies, "The Adventures of Tarzan," a 1921 film with the classic Tarzan, "The Heart of Texas Ryan" which is a silent western, "Putting Pants on Phillip," a 1927 film starring Laurel and Hardy. Then on March 10 "Mark of Zorro" with Douglas Fairbanks and "Return of the Vampire" which is a 1943 thriller starring Bela Lugosi will be shown. There is a small admission fee to see these entertaining films. Debra Barksdale is in charge of these movies. Donna Booth, Lisa Fellowes, and Robin Stark, who are in charge of the program, hope that many students and other interested persons will participate. This is your golden opportunity to learn something new and exciting.
For an encore, following the audience's shouts of "MORE! MORE!" the two girls sang their winning song for the Freshman Class Song Contest, 'it seems ironical that the two would sing the lines "What would you do if I sang out of tune, would you stand up and walk out on me?") Musical talent and wit both were revealed by freshman Charlie Mason. In a relaxed and carefree style he sang a mixture of country, bluegrass and pop songs. Breaking into John Denver's "Grandma's Featherbed," he received handclapping accompaniment from the audience. He finished his set with an original song based on true experience, "The Grounded Boy's Blues." When it comes to Jacqui Singleton, what can you say that hasn't alread\ been said'.' longwood just can't get enough of her talenl. Performing a 40 minute set. Jacqui sang mostly original work. Although 'Christopher Robin" was not an original piece, her adaptation certainly was original. She ended her set with what she refers to as her theme song, from The Class of '88." Kelley Helm, sounding a touch like Joiti Mitchell, finished the evening with a variety of songs. Her emotional lyrics dealt with personal relationships and friendships. Open Mike proved overwhelmingly successful, being enjoyed by artist ana audience alike.
Experimental College Schedule of Events Feb. 21 - Mar. 4 Preparation for Marriage, Jim Garrison and John Emert Honors Council Room 4:00 p.m. Feb. 22 "Commitment in Marriage" Feb. 23 "Expectations in Marriage" Mar. 1 "Intimacy in Marriage" Mar. 2 "Conflicts in Marriage" Mar. 8 "Marriage Ceremonies" Solar Energy Work Shop, Fritz Reims location to be announced 1:00 p.m. Feb. 22 Organic Gardening, Fritz Reins location to be announced 2:00 p.m. Feb. 28 Auto Mechanics, Kevin Bedsworth location, time to be announced Classic Comedy Night, Debra Barksdale A and B Rooms, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22 Mar. 10 Bop Workshop, Sandy Haga and Dana Overstreet location, time to be announced
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THE ROTUNDA,
Tuesday, February 22, 1977
FROM THE EDITOR . With the number of available outlets through which students can voice their opinions, suggestions and complaints, the prevailing tone of voice is still one of discontent. There are various outlets available, and they were created specifically for the student. Every week The Rotunda prints minutes of legislative board meetings. At the close of each article Debbie Webb announces the location and time of the next meeting, and invites all to attend. Legislative board meetings are not closed, that in fact would defeat the entire purpose to obtain student input. For legislative board to effectively work for the students it must hear from the students and no one can honestly complain that he was uninformed of the open invitation and meeting times. Residence board meetings are also open meetings. The board meets every week in a different location. A schedule of meetings times and locations have been posted on every floor in every dorm and elsewhere around campus. Students are free to participate in any discussion that arises during meetings. Should students be unable to attend board meetings, but have something specific to say to the board chairmen, Linda Crovatt and Sara Jo Wyatt are available daily at 1:00 at the head table in the dining hall. Other board representatives may also be available. The purpose of head table to have various student leaders together at one time and available to the student body. For problems concerning the general state of affairs at Longwood, the student Mason committee meets with the Board of Visitors twice each semester. The committee members are appointed, but that does not stop students from confronting them with ideas. The committee needs to be aware of the concerns of students to present those concerns to the Board. The one outlet which is probably used the least is the Press Conference. Press Conferences are always announced ahead of time and scheduled in a time slot when no classes are held. The time is deliberately designed as such so that the greatest number of students will be available to attend. Such an event allows the student to pose questions directly to President Willett or to other administrative persons present. In answer to the complaint that nothing is ever said at Press Conferences, yes, sometimes this is Hue. In solution to this problem, there would be something said if the students who have something to say would attend. The Rotunda also lends itself to the comments of students. The space available for Letters to the Editor is done so specifically for use by students. Students may air opinions on issues contained with the paper, or issues which they choose to bring up. Instead of gripping to yourself and complaining about all the inadequacies at Longwood it would be more advantageous to use that energy to present ideas to the proper people at the proper times; there are certainly the opportunities to do so.
H-SC Imposes Themselves It's too bad that the girls at longwood College can't have a closed keg party on their hall without the H.S. boys feeling left out. It is understood that on those cold and lonely Saturday nights the H.S. boys need something to do, but to come in force and invade a girl's hall, spitting and fighting, and throwing beer; really fellas. It is also understandable that when a small elderly lady greets them at the door that their masculinity is immediately threatened. Of course the boys had no recourse, being backed into a corner by Miss Marshall, than to get belligerent, but then Miss Marshall would not be in the positon she's in if she had not seen a little immaturity now and then. It is a shame that the
spoiled little brats at H.S. have lost all of their privileges at H.S. and now they intend to see that Ixmgwood loses theirs. With the upcoming arrival of Mr. Bunting to Hampden-Sydney, it shall be interesting to see if he will indeed retain the H-S "Christian character" (quoted from Randy Evans' "Excited About Virginia Return" in the February 11 issue of The Tiger). If last Saturday evening's performance is an example of the Christian character which H-S is so proud of, it should be hoped that Mr. Bunting can influence a change in character rather than to retain such character. For Ix)ngwood's sake may it be hoped that a 'new spirit" is truly on the way to H-S.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR MALE SUPPORT
IMMORALITY
Dear Editor, I would like to say something in favor of our longwood men. I was walking to class the other day and saw a sign hanging from Main Cunningham's Annex. It concerned the basketball record of the Men's Basketball Team and was very harsh and degrading. In my opinion, those guys need our support, not our criticism. They are doing well considering it is their first year together, not to mention that none of them are on a basketball scholarship nor came here intending to play sports. Perhaps if more of the student body attended the games, this would encourage their performance. It is sad that some people cannot overlook their own pride and resentment, and be considerate of other's feelings. Also, I would like to remind all of us that each student at 1 -ongwood pays the same tuition. We are all equal. Just because this was a female college, does not give the girls in this school a right to feel superior. If one exercises a mature attitude, the men and women on this campus can live in the same dorm without conflict. As a resident of Frazier, I speak from experience. Valorie Peters Liz Robertson
Dear Editors, In the past few issues of The Rotunda the topic of President Carter's amnesty to draft dodgers has been discussed. It seems that the freshmen boys are of the opinion that every American male has the duty to put his life on the line for every battle, skirmish, or "war" any where in the world. It does not matter whether or not the people of the country have asked for help to save their "democracy" or that Congress does not feel the incident is important enough to be classified above advisory capacity. The last time anyone in this country fought for "the freedom he has in this country" was during World War II. R just so happens that my father served during that war along with the "Police Action" of Korea and the "Military Advisement" in Vietnam (twice). To this day he still can't understand what the HELL we went to Korea or Nam for! The only true accomplishment of Vietnam was the death of many young men. If that is what these "boys" want to praise I think they need to reassess their values of life. The draft ended the year that I was eligible and my number was 109. If the draft hadn't been
Commentary
Visitation By TOM DEWITT One of the hottest issues going around the campus lately has been one which relates to the possible new visitation hours. It is to be hoped, that sometime in the near future, they'll be passed, but until that time they'll only offer new promise of change that may one day occur. Bud Adkins favors 24 hour visitation on weekends and likes the hours 7-11 p.m. on weekdays. He feels that the only flaw in the hours may be an invasion of privacy on those who don't favor the change. When asked why he felt this way he replied, "It 's kind of hard for this campus to experience a change like this so quickly. Maybe, to be fair, a compromise could be reached where either a 24 hour weekend or 7-11 on weekdays system could be established." This seems to be the way the majority of the campus males see it, 24 hour visitation, but reached slowly so as not to throw the school in over its head. However, it's also not to be overlooked only because its existence is only within a few petitions. One possible idea for next year could be to convert the high rises (or just one) to this sytem. Then those that don't favor the ratification of the visitation hours can live in a dorm where the visitation hours weren't forced upon them because they consisted of a minority of the vote. Though the idea comes on thick and heavy and many have their opinions and hopes, 24 hour visitation must first go through Residence Board and then to the Administration. It may be an issue or a possibility now, but only an idea later.
recalled I would now be a citizen of Canada because I can't see that taking another human being's life is moral. No matter what the reason. Sincerely, Jim Peace
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THE ROTUNDA,
Tuesday, February 22. 1977
Off, Off Broadway Thrives On Vigor And Enthusiasm By JAN TURNER We have all heard about that glamorous walk down Broad way, being able to go in any theatre, sit down, and disappear into a world other than our own; a world usually consisting of fantasy, imagination, and people who didn't seem to fit into the human category. But along came a new type of theatre, one so different from what we had expected that it took quite a while to catch on. This new theatre was called Off, Off Broadway, and it started in the mid 1950's in New York City. It began as a group of plays that were experimental. These plays freed the playwright, actor and the audience from the usual restrictive limitations of the already established theatre. The audience participates directly in Off, Off Broadway plays. They can cheer, they can boo, and most of all they can enjoy these plays because they are able to relate to the actors and actresses in real life situations. Off, Off Broadway had a very unified style, each play was more similar to another one, than being different from all the others. All the writers worked in the same area, below fourteenth street in Manhatten. Any place that was available was used to present these plays. Sometimes you could go to a cellar, loft, bar, or even a storefront to witness one. These places were always small, which meant there were many technical
limitations. The city authorities objected to the use of nonlicensed space for public occupancy, and even more to the people who put the plays on. Off Broadway plays were very radical and unorthodox, and the audience loved every one of them. By the middle of the 1950's, a woman named Julie Borasso had founded the Tempo Theatre. She introduced the works of Ionesco, Genet, and Ghelderode. Since this type of theatre was so new, it didn't catch on, and Julie's theatre had a short stay. It wasn't until a group called The Uving Theatre, which was founded by Julian Beck and Judith Malina, moved to Fourteenth Street and Sixth Avenue that started a new movement. This group started a whole new, exciting era in theatrical world. Their second production, "The Connection," handed something to its audience that it had never been offered before. Its style and language was similar to their own, it was completely contemporary. The theatre in which it was presented was only a small, second-story loft that could seat one hundred and sixty people. Forced intimacy was created. The audience was able to relax and participate, and the musicians were onstage instead of being locked in a pit. Critics usually shaped people's opinions of plays, but they were beginning to be ignored. "The Connection" received bad
reviews, but it did succeed. Critics, journalists, and even the public realized that something was happening. "The Living Theatre became the center of the United States' avant-garde," says Poland, author of Off, Off Broadway. Near the end of 1963, the Internal Revenue Service charged the theatre with back taxing, but it still held on. The Becks had to serve short prison sentences, and afterwards they packed up along with their troupe, and left the country leaving the Living Theatre behind. But such an impact had been made from this group that it wouldn't be long before another theatre would be formed. The foundations still existed. These plays formed a new experience, for both the audience and the people who created it. The specific needs of certain communities were met by these independent theatrical organizations. When they first began, they started out with no money whatsoever, and every one who worked did so because of true devotion. New theatres were formed, as it was expected. Some of these were The Genesis Theatre, The Playwright's Unit, The American Place Theatre, and groups like the Theatre of the Ridiculous and the Performance Group. With the founding of the Genesis Theatre, church funds became available. Over a period
Survey Of Western Art To Be Studied In Europe By STACEY SMITH Ix>ngwood College is offering an exciting art program, to be conducted this summer in Europe! The program entitled "Survey of Western Art in Europe" or Art 320-321, will give students the opportunity to see the historical cities of London. Paris, Florence, Rome and Madrid. The students will also have an advantage of being able to study original great works of art. Dr. Elisabeth L. Flynn, Associate Professor of Art History, will be conducting the tour and giving "on the spot" lectures. One of the highlights of the expedition will be a rendezvous at the Arch of Titus. This fascinating arch, built in 81 A.D., was created in honor of the Emperor Titus for his capture of Jerusalem in 70 A.D. It is a single Roman imperial arch with an attic story (top of arch) that displays the excellence of Roman lettering. Two well preserved relief panels, located on the interior of the arch, are major monuments of Roman Imperial sculpture. One panel depicts the Emperor Titus riding in triumphant procession, in his chariot while the goddess Nike holds a victory wreath over his head. The other panel illustrates the carrying the spoils of Jerusalem back to Rome. After the group observes the arch, they will then explore the Forum, the area around the arch, and tour other Roman buildings. The students will feast their eyes
of time, private donations and large foundation grants enabled small drama workshops to come about. There were three dynamic and charismatic personalities that were at the root of this accomplishment: Cino, .ludson. and I,a Mama. They kept these theatres alive and well. Even though these theatres were similar, they each performed plays that were appreciative to the arts and mankind. This was more or less a golden age in drama. A united group was formed with people who had the same ideas, ambitions, political feeling and most of all, the same appreciation. Off, Off Broadway was, and still is, an audience-oriented theatre. Since the great age of the American Music Hall and the melodrama, there has never been such real audience devotion and influence. There is an open relationship that exists between the actors and the audience. HEAL people are upon that stage acting out HEAL situations; the audience can appreciate this relationship. "Why should the stage limit itself to visual objects when it can encompass so much more?" In the late 1950's though, serious trouble appeared. The theatre fell into a severe economic state. Broadway was heading in the same direction as the big Hollywood Studios. Fewer plays were being produced and each production was more expensive than the one before. Hollywood had a goal to produce super productions with all-star
casts. Off, Off Broadway was beginning to find itself in the same position. In 1900, it cost as much as $15,000 dollars to produce a nonmusical play off Broadway. Playwrights in the United States were now only standard, varying in quality, not form A lot has changed since then, 'he off Broadway plays are more popular now than ever, and will continue to grow and expand. The plays started out with nothingnothing but people who had such a love for the theatre thai the) wanted to share with everyone. A new strength was produced to the world of drama, one that would be almost impossible to damage. All they had to depend on was the very vigor and enthusiasm thai was to MAKE it work A new acting and directing Style was the result Impressionism and expressionism were the keys to its success, and the devoted people behind it This type of theatre was not planned it was evolved. A person has to have a special place inside of him that is reserved for the theatre in ordei 10 truly understand what has been said. Should we thank Cino, .ludson. and La Mama for keeping il alive, or should we accept I he theory that these plays resulted from the limitations placed on them'.' There are no answers really. There was just a group of dedicated workers and a group of dedicated playwrights that came alum a: the same time and emerged into something that will live on.
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Exhibit Reveals Multi-faceted Talent By PAM KELLETT Anna Marshall, a senior art major, has a bright new art exhibit now on display in the Lankford reading rooms. In prints, paintings, drawings, and even photographs, she shows the many facets of her talent. Her prints include examples in linoleum, lithograph, serigraph, and etching. The lithograph entitled "David" is a beautiful interpretation of the famous biblical sculpture. In a moving display of etchings, Anna uses a well executed variety of faces to dipict phases in life which all circle around a central print called "Friends." Another prominent print in the show is a beautiful serigraph of the puffin, entitled "lies Oisenx de Mar."
Anna's paintings speak for themselves; the most sensitive is a water color-pastel resistance called "Rosenberg." An interesting effect was also achieved in "Fuchsia" which is painted on three separate canvasses. Photographs, in both black and white and sepia tone depict relatable moods, as in "Serinity" and isolation" while others depend more on design and use of space as in "Seeing Double" and Movement No. 2." The variety of media used lend something for every taste, and the common situations upon which her works are based, lend something for everyone to easily relate to. Fellow students and faculty members alike, should come see what they think.
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THK ROTUNDA,
Tuesday, February 22, 1977
Young Longwood Team Defeated By More Experienced Radford Club By DEBBIE NOKTHKKN On February 17, ixmgwood College travelled to Radford where, after a fierce struggle, Long wood succumbed to the Highlander's efforts. The score
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was 113-66, which was a definite improvement over the previous name with Radford in which L C. lost 130-59. Jimmy Yarbrough, the game's high scorer, shot 31 points from i he floor and the foul line to set an impressive Ixingwood record. The game was really physical," stated Coach McNamee; "The officials called the game very loosely." He also said that the L C. team played well against the taller Radford team, composed chiefly of juniors and_ seniors. Ixmgwood brought the ball down the court quickly, hit the open man and look good shots. Due to their superior height, Radford was able to block several of Long wood's shots. Longwood sank 32 per cent from the floor. Defensively, Longwood had trouble pulling down the
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Fencing Team W ins Two B\DEANNA VANWKY IiOngwood's fencing team won both til their meets this week. These were then first victories of I he season and were against some ver\ good teams. The first match of the week was against Universilj of Virginia in Ihil match the first team wenM, receiving onl> r>0 touches and (Coring <>4. Susan Sparkman was the star ol the evening, winning all four "I her bouts, which was an all match record. One of these lour bouts was won against a former Virginia Divisional Foil Champion. Henrietta Dibrell il975-l!>7lii In this match the two were tied in labelle and Susan came out winning. In Susan's fourth bout, if she had lost, U. Va. could have tied the meet, but Susan came through again, winning 3 5 This brought on many cheers of jubilation from both Ixmgwood squads. Others on the first team that lid well against U. Va. were Alda lirown (3-1), Missy Waller and \ngie Anthony Ijongwood's second team also tie.it U. Va, The SCOW was 8-8. but i.ongwood's lower number of touches received broke the tie. Longwood only received 56 touches to V. Va.'s 80. High scores for this match were Kranciosc Aubr\ and Cindy Morris.
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Longwood Loses Physical Game With Averett By DEBBIE NORTHERN The Longwood men's basketball team played host to Averett in an exciting game which took place Saturday, Feb. 1!). The Ixmgwood guys were truly motivated and played one of their best games of the season. Early in the first half Longwood took the lead and set the game's tempo. Averett, though, soon caught up and both teams began trading baskets. L C. kept the pressure on and was able to keep Averett from shooting. Towards the end of the first half Ixingwood was not taking high percentage shots, nor were they defending as well as they had been. Averett swept past them to lead 47-32 at the half. The second half began with Longwood trying desperately to regain the lead, but even as they
crept closer, Averett again pulled out in front. Frustration and tempers ran high in this very close contest. During the second half a fight broke out between the Averett and Longwood teams, bring the L. C. reserve off the bench to defend their teammates. Both teams were awarded a technical shot. Bryan Welbaum sank Longwood's free throw, but Averett was not able to pick up the one point. Coach McNamee felt that this show of temper was uncalled for. He said it resulted from hostilities dating back to the first confrontation between these two teams when Longwood was badly beaten in an away game with Averett which contained a lot of contact. Jimmy Yarbrough, the game's high scorer, fouled out of the game with 1:09 remaining. He *■ ^Li
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had 19 points. Brian Welbaum was next with 18 points. Longwood shot 40 per cent from the floor compared with Averett's 50 per cent. The leading rebounders were Bryan Welbaum, James Braxton, and Wade Geoghegan, who each had four. Longwood played a strong game, showing team spirit and enthusiasm. Their loyal fans shouted enthusiasm throughout the game. Unfortunately Ixmgwood made some mistakes and were not able to pull the game out in the end. The final score was 85-69 in Averett's favor. Averett found Ixingwood much improved since their Dec. 8 game in which Averett defeated Ixmgwood 10557. McNamee was not disappointed in his team's play, but was disappointed that they did not win. Another home game is scheduled for Feb. 22 against Southside Community College. Preceding this game, the Ixmgwood faculty will take on the Southside faculty in what should prove to be a very interesting match up. Longwood Yarbrough Gilliam Alexander Shaw Braxton Welbaum Geoghegan johnson Tomlin
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By DEANNA'VANWEY The riding team accompanied by Hampton Stables owner manager, Mr. Fred Linton did very well at the University of Virginia Intercollegiate Horse Show this last weekend. Out of a total of 11 colleges and 65 riders this is how Ixingwood placed: Debbie Cross, 2nd in flat, 5th in fences. Julie Tracy, 6th in flat, 6th in fences. Margaret Jackson, 3rd in flat. Dee Clemmer, 6th in flat. Megan, the fifth official rider, did well, but did not place. Kathy Marth, an unofficial rider for Ixingwood placed 3rd in fences. The team's next show is February 18 at Sweet Briar. The Virginia Intermont is February 25 and the Southern Seminary Junior College Invitational is April 8. Regionals are April 15 at Virginia Intermont. Next year there will be a team of 10, instead of five, for intercollegiate competition. All students interested in the team should sign up for PED 115-04 at fall registration. Try-outs will be held immediately after returning to school and all who are cut will drop the class. If interested please, in preparing your fall schedule, keep Tuesdays, from 2:0(M:30 all semester free. All intercollegiate shows are held on Friday afternoons, so also keep this in mind in your scheduling of next year.
Basketball Intramurals are in progress. Mon-Thurs., 5:009:00. Bowling intramurals will be completed this week. Starting soon — Coed Intertube Polo — Individual Swimming. I.A.A. meetings are open to all students and are held Wednesday evenings at 6:30 in the I. A. A. room, Lankford.
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Tuesday, February 22, 197
SPORT FOLLIES By DIANE HARWOOD Folly I: The Longwood College Womens' Basketball Team took two out of three this week as the season turns into the home stretch. With two conference games left, the girls should enter the state tournament on the lower half of the ranking ladder. Longwood handled Lynchburg College with ease as they took a fifty point win, 86-36. It was a dull game from the word go as Lynchburg couldn't handle LC's height and playmaking. Sue Rama came out high scorer for Longwood with twenty-two points, followed by Linda Baumler's seventeen. This game was good for the old morale, but didn't do too much to improve the LC aggressiveness or intensity. Out came the bat-wings this past weekend as the team literally flew to Rock Hill, South Carolina, for the Winthrop College Invitational. This was a good experience for the girls as they were able to get a taste of elbows and jabs outside of Virginia and North Carolina. East Tennessee fell victim to lA)ngwood in the opening round by a 82-63 tally. The girls played like the Virginia weather (hot one minute and snowy the next) but were able to hold a respectable 40-25 point lead at the half. This lead increased to twenty points in the second half, but then I-ongwood's lack of intensity allowed ET to pull within nine points with 2:42 left. Luckily, for the girls pulled themselves and the game out of their frozen state for the win. Sue Rama took top honors with twenty-one points followed by Maryjane Smith's eighteen. The second round saw the College of Charleston stomp I/ongwood by the score of 97-74. Charleston had a good day and Ixmgwood had a bad one; C of C went up by as much as forty points. I/ongwood made several comeback attempts, but they were stiffled by the Charleston shots that just wouldn't quit.
Maryjane Smith chipped in twenty-two points in the losing cause followed by Sue Rama's twenty-one. This week finds the girls traveling to Norfolk State on Tuesday and the University of Virginia on Saturday (with no love loss for either team). If the team can control State's big gun Vivian Green and can tolerate Virginia's free-for-all style (complete with elbows, cheap shots, and coach Dan Bonner's mouth) the squad should be able to walk away with two more wins under their belts. Longwood VS. Lynchburg McCraw: 1-1-3; Sanders: 3-0-6; Wiggins: 4-0-8; Henshaw: 3-^6; Stowe: 6-0-12; Fox: 1-0-2; Donohue: 1-0-2; Smith: 3-0-6; Rama: 10-2-22; Baumler: 8-1-17; Brown: 1-0-2. Longwood VS. East Tennessee Sanders: 2-2-6; McCraw: 0-1-1; Wiggins: 2-1-5; Baumler: 2-4-8; Brown: 0-0-0; Henshaw: 3-2-8; Stowe: 5-3-13; Donohue: 1-0-2; Fox: 0-0-0; Smith, 7-4-18; Rama: 10-1-21. longwood VS. Charleston McCraw: 0-0-0; Sanders: 2-1-5; Wiggins: 1-2-4; Henshaw: 1-0-2; Stowe: 1-2-4; Fox: 0-0-0; Donohue: 0-0-0; Smith: 10-2-22; Rama: 10-1-21; Baumler. 7-2-16; Brown: 0-0-0. Folly II: The Gymnastics Team gave the home crowd fans something to cheer about as they outflipped, out jumped, and out kipped East Carolina University by a score of 92.14 to 49.51. The meet began slowly, and the crowd didn"t get into the action until DeDe Kirkpatrick and Margie Quarles came up with two tremendous vaults that earned them first and second place, respectively. Now with an attentive audience, the girls gathered steam as they went in to the second event, the bars. Wendv Oliver gave a first place performance with a 5.16 rating, followed by DeDe
Commentary Tennis And Lacrosse: The Power Of Positive Action By DIANNE HARWOOD It's that time of the year again when approximately fourteen individuals take to the tennis courts and approximately thirtyfour individuals take to the lacrosse field. Each hopes for a winning season, a starting position, and a good beginning sun tan. But most of all, each hopes to find the fellowship of fun and competition. Surprisingly, the participants of these two sports have difficulty in reaching these goals. Why? Tennis took a new approach — a ladder was set up and the individuals were to challenge among themselves for the top positions. When it became apparent that a small few were taking advantage of this selfdiscipline, the concept had to be returned to the "4:00-6:00" practices. I^ck of interest and enthusiasm? I doubt it; it is hard even for the most dedicated
athlete to work out consistently on his own. Besides, the girls wouldn't even be on the ladder if they didn't care. lacrosse? A different story. I think the general problem here is the lack of a new approach. Straight drills for the first two weeks; the seasoned players get bored. But what about the beginners; the ones who are potential good players? Remember, players of the world, if someone didn't take the time to teach you, where would you be now? Questions are many; complaints are an everyday way of life, answers are few. Athletes, funnel your gripes into the proper channels. You are old enough to organize; you are old enough to change. Just remember you are also young enough to learn, young enough to put constructive criticism in proper perspective. Now you have no excuse. You can be successful.
Kirkpatrick with a 4.7. The LC Tumbelweeds also took a clean sweep with the beam, with Vicky Stefaniga taking first, Debbie Kinzel taking second and DeDe Kirkpatrick placing third. It is obvious that the girls perform better in front of the home crowd; this has no better illustration than their performance in the floor exercise. The girls pranced, danced, strutted and bopped to modern tunes and into everyones hearts and the scores proved it. Once again the girls took all top honors by placing in the top three slots. This was the first gymnastics I have seen in its entirety, and although it doesn't have the fast pace of most team sports, I departed with a positive attitude. It is truely a team effort, no one Maryjane Smith jumps above Lynchburg for two points. Photo person can win or lose the meet. Nancy Cosier. There is no one star; no one individual that outshines all the rest. So hats off to the shining stars (all of them) of the Ix)ngwood College Gymnastics Team. Gymnastics: Longwood VS. East Carolina University Floor Exercise: Bunny Wadsworth - 6.83; Margie Quarles -6.76; Kim Furbee - 6.23; Lisa Haynes - 6.23; Vicky Stefaniga - 6.16; DeDe Kirkpatrick - 5.63. Vaulting: DeDe Kirkpatrick 7.36; Margie Quarles - 7.16; Kathey Dunavant - 6.23; Lisa Haynes - 4.5; Vicky Stefaniga 4.5; Debbie Kinzel - 4.46. Bars: Wendy Oliver - 5.16; DeDe Kirkpatrick - 4.7; Bunny Wadsworth - 4.63; Sue Bona - 4.4; Debbie Kinzel -4.2; Lisa Haynes 2.4; Cindy Carneal - 2.4. Beam: Vicky Stefaniga - 5.76; Debbie Kinzel - 5.63' DeDe Kirkpatrick - 5.46; Bunny Wadsworth - 5.1; Cathy Cress 4.53; Lisa Haynes - 4.53. All-around: DeDe Kirkpatrick 23.15; Lisa Haynes - 17.66. Vaulting for points. Photo Nancy Cosier.
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By DEBBIE WEBB We hope that no one missed the legislative Board meeting Feb. 21 because they couldn't find it. Due to the Miss Longwood pageant preliminaries in the Gold Room and Reading Rooms, the board meeting was moved to the Day Students' Ixuinge. The Organization's and Evaluations Committee has a new member. Sophomore Kathy Scott was voted in the board. Anyone else who would like to work on the committee should contact Terry Voit. Many thanks to everyone who submitted a suggestion for the nickname for Ixmgwood. Twelve names were selected, and soon the student body will vote on these 12 and select three. Then, the InterCollegiate Council composed of students, faculty, and administration, will decide on one of these. The Elections Committee also acquired three new members. Anna Marshall, Mary Williams, and Debbie Northern were voted in to help with the committee. Elections Committee thanks them for showing their interest. We hope everyone was able to attend their hall meetings last Monday night. More importantly, we hope you found some benefit in it and presented ideas of questions about things that concern you. Student Government Day is planned for March 2-3. If not
already done so, lists will be going up soon in the New Smoker for students to sign up to work a particular individual on the faculty, staff, or administration. Please sign up and become a part of this important and informative day. See how the "other half lives" and works. Many thanks from myself and whoever else was on campus week-end before last — no false fire alarms all week-end long! let's keep it up! A committee has been formed to organize the fall retreat planned for the beginning of next semester. Senior Debbie Webb is chairman, aided by members Karen Kimbrough and Ginger House, Juniors; and Wanda Peterson and Laurie White, Freshmen. Any suggestions would be appreciated. It was great seeing so many people at the Press Conference last week. Several important issues were brought up and discussed. As Dr. Willett tried to emphasize, a press conference is not to decide on issues or ideas, but to bring them up and discuss them so that they may be looked into further. When the next press conference rolls around, please make every effort to attend. Most of the deans are in attendance and many of your questions can be answered there. Don't forget our meetings — Monday nights -- 7 p.m. — in the Heading Rooms. See you there!!
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f;&& O^JM^ tfuM'/rh"*-) Alpha lambda Delta to Initiate 36 BySNADYHAGA On Kebruan 27. thirt> -six Freshmen will be initiated into \lpha l<unibdci Delta which is a national honorary society on campus The initiation will i.ike place at 2:30 in the ABC looms. Parentsol the initiates have been Invited and all faculty, administration, and students are also welcome to attend Mis I'amsh. sponsor. Dean limit/., liaison Administrator, and Ann lohnson. current president will preside at the initiation I tie new officers who will also be initiated arc: Alice Ctaj president, Karen Shelton, vice-presideni Cindy Cumins, tecrttar) Beverly Harvey, treasurer, Janice Wettstein editor. Raye Hector, historian and Shen i Harrison, Honors Council representative. Membership in Alpha i ambds Delta is open to all freshmen who obtain an avenge of :\.b or above
Kappa Delta Pi Membership Drive \ membership drive for Kappa Delta Pi. Longwood's education honorary society, is now underway. Qualified applicants must have a 3.2 cumulative average, and a 3.0 average in education courses. Juniors must have completed, or be in the process of completing six semester hours in education. Seniors must have completed, or be in the process of completing twelve semester hours in education. All applicants must have also completed three hours of either psycholog) 240 or 250. As all applicants must be either Juniors or Seniors. the\ need not be strictly education majors. A student in any major who plans to icach may apply if the above criterion have been met. The tentative date of initiation is the first of March. Dues are $15. Anyone feeling qualified is asked to contact Jud) Cash at box 246, or phone 2-8041.
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!■ reshman who have obtained
a cumulative average of 3.5 or abOVl at the end of the current semester will be initiated in the fall \lpha I ambdfl Delta is Sponsoring one of its new initiates, Dcanna Deane. m the Miss IAIII^WIKXI Pageant.
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Corner Buffalo St. and Rt. 460 Phone 392-3151