Rotunda vol 57, no 19 march 7, 1978

THE VOL. LIU

ROTUNDA

LONGWOOD COLLEGE, FARMVILLE, VIRGINIA, TUESDAY. MARCH 7.1978

NO. 19

Dining Hall And Housing Main Topics At Press Conference

By DEBBIE NORTHERN The tentative housing proposal and dining hall food seemed to be the main topics of discussion in the second press conference of the semester on March 2.

President Henry I. Willet, Jr. opened the conference by clarifying to the large group of students gathered, that the Town of Farmville can ticket cars on the streets. They do make exceptions during such special occasions as Oktoberfest and Opening Day, when they do not ticket on campus streets.

He announced that ground breaking for the new athletic building will be in May. The reason for the delay is because the Curry-Frazer parking lot will not be available. Additional parking will probably be made from areas from I^nkford to Wygal parking lots and also the lot across from the Rotunda. A suggestion has also been made to temporarily make the outdoor

basketball court into a parking area to provide parking space while the building is under construction.

Several students had suggestions about the Dining Hall. One was the need to vary the weekly menus. Mr. Frank Klassen, Director of Food Services, commented that menus are decided by student input, such as the food surveys.

Klassen stated that increased food prices and minimum wa^es which are on the upswing, make the Dining Hall budget carefully; such food favorites as steak, shrimp or pork chops, have gotten too expensive for regular servings.

He also said that it would be impractical not to utilize leftovers on weekend buffet meals. But Klassen admitted that it was wrong to use leftovers from other tables* He also said he would investigate complaints about old deserts served

Student Gov't Day Brought Students-Faculty Together

By DEBBIE NORTHERN March 2 was Student Government Day, which gave students a chance to spend part of the day or eat with administration and staff members. This not only gave students a chance to discover the roles of these administrative and faculty members, but enabled the administrators to find what the students do. Many students used this day to ask questions and express their opinions about major college issues.

The day began with a Faculty meeting with students invited who were participating in Student Government Day. These meetings are where the faculty

express any problems they encounter or relate general news.

Topics of discussion at this meeting were the old high school building, budget requests, and the Lancer emblem.

Later a luncheon was held where faculty members hosted tables and ate with members of the student body.

The day culminated in a banquet, where Moo Hallett and Lynn Hatch entertained those who attended.

All in all, the student and faculty consensus was that necessary communication was facilitated greatly and a greater understanding reached, (see story on p. 4)

throughout the week end.

Residence Board will vote tomorrow night on dress codes for birthday and Sunday dinners.

These recommendations will be taken to legislative Board for vote.

Mr. Raphael Stevens, Director of Housing, said the proposed housing arrangement was made by student input and administrative decisions.

Turnouts for the open Dorm Meetings were only 19 per cent of the student body, therefore no comments and opinions were heard from the other 81 per cent of the student body. Some males made a recommendation for no co-ed dorms, but a decision was made to give students an option for a single sex or co-ed dorm.

A question was brought up about the new policy of having Resident Assistants on all the halls. Stevens felt that these positions would create more student jobs and help out in administrative roles.

Supposedly the RA's role would be disciplinary. As of yet no definite roles have been established for the Resident Assistants and their relation to Residence Board and Judicial Board.

President Willet added that Iengwood is the only college he knows which has a Residence

Dr. Mary Heintz answers questions at the Press Conference.

Photo by Howard Fox Board. He feels that the Board will mainly be a policy making body and definitions of authorities will have to be made.

Much dissention was made about the possibility of nonsorority RAs in Stubbs. These people would take up sorority rooms and might feel pressed into joining this sorority.

Stephens brought out the possibility that the RAs might be a member of that particular sorority.

The Study Hall on first floor

Cox is to be a place where there will be a 24 hour quiet hour.

Since the housing plans have not been verified, room sign ups will be postponed until a later date.

President Willett expressed his concern over the wave of thefts on campus and in town. He does not believe most of it is internal and he urged the students and staff to challenge suspected strangers on campus. Willett also told everyone to guard their valuables.

Government Students Talk With State Leaders In Richmond

By PAULA JOHNSON On February 21, 1978, Dr. James Helms supervised the annual field trip to Richmond for the State and Local Government class and government majors.

The group went to observe the state government in action. While there the students met with Attorney General J. Marshall Coleman, state Senator Lewis Rawls, Lt. Governor Charles S. Robb, Senator Joseph Canada, Delegate Bonnie Paul, Joan Mahan, Sumpter Priddy, and Governor John Dalton. There was also an unplanned visit to the Governor's Mansion.

The group met first with Attorney General J. Marshall Coleman. Attorney General Coleman explained his proposal for equalizing sentences for people who have committed the same offense. He also explained the services rendered by the attorney General's office.

Virginia Flemer, a Longwood government major who is doing an internship in the Attorney General's office, told of her work •.also.

The group met next with Senator Lewis Rawls from Suffolk. Mr. Rawls invited the group to make his office I. B. Dent discusses Student Union issues during the Student headquarters for the day. Martha Government Day luncheon.

Photo by Lori Felland Burton, the first Ixmgwood intern

who is currently serving her second year as his legislative assistant, explained the details of what was happening to some of the major bills, especially the ones that she and Senator Rawls were interested in.

After meeting with Lt. Governor Charles S. Robb for a brief talk, the group met with Delegate Joe Crouch. Delegate Crouch explained some of the problems a new member of the House faces. He also gave details to the Pari-mutuel Betting bill.

Senator Joseph Canada invited the group into his office for a visit. While there, the students saw a problem the decorators had not anticipated. Senator Canada is so tall that his knees bumped the desk top. His desk now rests on large blocks of wood to make it high enough for his long legs.

The group stopped in front of the Governor's Mansion to view architecture and the finely kept grounds. While standing outside viewing the grounds, Mrs. Dalton came to the door to say good-bye to the wives of the members of the General Assembly who were having lunch with her. When she saw the Longwood group, she invited them to come into the Mansion. Mrs. Dalton greeted each member of the group

personally and gave the group freedom of the house. A security agent explained some of the features of the ground floor.

After a visit to the Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth to view the Great Seal of Virginia, the group went to the Governor's office. Governor Dalton greeted the Ixmgwood students in his conference room and talked at length on some of the problems of the moment. He explained that he was in disagreement with the way the coal strike was being handled. He said that he had issued orders to protect those workers who were not under union contract and were facing intimidation and bodily harm if they went to their jobs. He pointed out also that Virginia was producing a large amount of coal, some of which had been offered to a power company in a neighboring state about to close down. The power company thanked him but declined the shipment out of fear of what the union might do if the coal was delivered.

At the invitation of Delegate Bonnie Paul, the group sat in the committee meeting of the General Laws Committee of the House. Senator Douglas Wilder explained his bill which had come .Continued on Page 8)

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THE ROTUNDA

Tuesday, March 7,1978

Pekinese Has Become Familiar Sight On Campus

By JANET ALLEN Turandot is a familiar sight to the members of Dr. Rosemary Sprague's English classes. She is Dr. Sprague's charming little Pekingese, and she often accompanies her mistress to school.

A great deal of interesting history surrounds the Pekingese breed. They originated in China and were owned by the royalty and upper classes, who trained them as housedogs. They were bred extremely small, and it was the custom of the wealthy to slip the tiny animals into their sleeves for decoration, according to Dr. Sprague. The Pekingese was not allowed out of China until the late 19th century. A British official is said to have done a favor for a highly placed Chinese official, who rewarded him him with a treasured gift, a pair of Pekingese. Supposedly all of the Pekingese in the western world descended from this pair. There is a legend as to the origin of the Pekingese breed who are known as the lion dogs of China. It is said that a lion fell in love with a marmoset (which is a small monkey) and begged Buddha to make him small enough to marry her. Buddha consented, and out Turandot's name also has an Turandot's name also was an interesting origin. She is the namesake of a legendary Chinese princess who was celebrated for her beauty and intelligence.

There is also an Opera Turandot,

and true to her name heritage, Turandot listens to opera on Saturdays. According to her mistress, she enjoys classical music, but she can't stand rock and roll, possibly because it hurts her sensitive ears.

Turandot, who is pedigreed and a member of the American Kennel Gub, is a very intelligent, playful animal. She even has a boyfriend who is a neighborhood chihauhua. But, being the lady she is, Turandot knows how to keep him in his place. Once when he became overly amorous, she batted him on the nose with her paw to remind him to keep his distance.

Turandot accompanies Dr. Sprague to school because she dislikes being shut in the house all day. Last year she attended many classes with her mistress and would curl up contentedly and go to sleep. However, this year she has become more vocal and likes to participate more in class activities. Therefore, her class attendance has been somewhat limited.

Turandot is a friendly pet and an excellent housedog, but Dr. Sprague emphatically stated, "A pet is wonderful company, but it is not a substitute for the human companionship of family and friends.

The dog is also "quite a ham" says Dr. Sprague. She appeared in the stage production of "Dear Liar" with her mistress.

Turandot has her

Wanda ('.arrett (holding block) is presented an award by her friends.

Photo by Debbie Northern

Social Workers Plan Events

By DEBBIE NORTHERN The month of March is Social Work month. The Federation of Student Social Workers invites the student body to two seminars.

The first is a two part series on child abuse. On Tuesday, March 7 in 210 Grainger at 7:30 p.m. the "I*gal Aspects of Child Abuse" will be held and the next night at 7:30 p.m. in Jeffers Auditorium, there will be a movie and Ms. Betty Weaver will speak. Later an Alcoholic Abuse seminar will be held; times and dates for this

part will be posted at a later date.

On March 30 there will be a Social Work Banquet for social work majors with guest speaker Mr. James Evans, Jr., staff associate for Chapter Services of NASW National Office in Washington D.C. He will speak on "Implementations of Employment: the MSW vs.

BSW".

The social workers are also having a cabin party. All social work majors are urged to support these activities.

eccentricities. She loves to untie shoelaces. She also refuses to eat any dog food except Mighty Dog, and if she doesn't like the flavor for the evening she turns up her dainty nose and lets her mistress know "in no uncertain terms" that she is displeased.

She also loves cheese, but she prefers the imported varieties.

She also loves to carry things, especially the daily mail which is dropped through a slot in the door.

Turandot is truly an interesting and nice addition to the Ix)ngwood campus.

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Dr. Rosemary Sprague and Turandot rest in Dr. Sprague's office.

Photo by Debbie Northern

Rescued

Kappa Lamda Holds

By Senior

Initiation

By DEBBIE NORTHERN Recently a Longwood senior showed that some students are not apathetic.

On February 27, while walking to class, Wanda Garrett and Peggy Alexander spied a Volkswagen rolling backwards down the incline in front of Hiner.

Miss Garrett, with bookbag in hand, tried to open the car door to put on the emergency brake, but it was locked. Therefore, she positioned herself behind the car to keep it from rolling further.

According to Miss Alexander, three young men came to help hold the car in place for awhile, but soon left. One of them said he could have pushed it with one hand. Miss Garrett, referring to her effort in stopping the car, threw back, "I did it with one hand!"

Campus police finally came to place a cinder block behind the car, which was later identified as belonging to Mrs. Marilyn Osborn, Acting Chairman of the Home Economic Department.

Mr. James Silliman, who had been driving the car, parked it in front of Hiner. Later, when he went to move the car, he backed over the block, not realizing it was there.

Miss Garret's friends and suitemates presented her the cinder block for her heroic action.

The Kappa Lambda Chapter of Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society held its annual initiation and spring banquet on March 2, 1978. Four active members and one associate member were initiated. Those initiated as active members were Judith Hamilton, Sandra McConnell, Joan Solari, and Janice Wettstein, Mary Barrett was initiated as an associate member.

Among the requirements for active membership are a major in Biology with at least a 3.25 grade point average in all biology

courses including one upper level course. Associate membership is open to those minoring in Biology.

Beta Beta Beta is an honorary and professional society for students of the biological sciences. Its purpose is to stimulate interest in and promote scholarship in the biological sciences.

Tri-Beta will be sponsoring a plant sale in the New Smoke on Thursday, April 6, from 11:002:00. All students are invited to drop by and purchase a sprig of spring.

Red And White Spirit In Sophomore Week

By DEBBIE NORTHERN This past week was Sophomore week. Monday, February 27, the sophomores held a color rush in Her Gym, where the four assembled Green and Whites won all but one event over the seven Red and Whites. The games included such contests as participants placing crackers in their mouths and having pillow fights to crab walk races.

The next day was wear your jersey day. The week also

included a blue and white sing in the Rotunda and an ice cream party.

On March 2, funds for the sophomore class were raised by sophomore auction.

Many interesting items, such as a Chi letter, a T.V., a Roy Clark autographed place card and dinner prepared by faculty members were sold.

All in all the sophomore class generated Red and White unity and a lot of fun for everyone.

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counting on you.

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Jan Bates and Teresa Ware feed each other ice cream in Color • Photo by Howard Fox

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'Hello, Richmond - Longwood's

THE ROTUNDA

Tuesday, March 7, 1978

Here!'ROTC Learns Techniques uniform properly, along with The weekend's activities executing a neat right face, left consisted of a helicopter ride face, and ATTEN-TION! Under Saturday morning to the combat his excellent instruction, we site, where we proceeded to caught on quickly and were soon attack an objective, armed with performing like old pros (well, M16 rifles and M60 machine guns almost!). We also had Cadet (with blank rounds of Captain Randy Hill, from the ammunition); a class in University of Richmond, administering first aid; and the demonstrate some compass- orienteering course Sunday handling techniques that would morning. Of course, there were be invaluable during the orient- the less pleasant experience, like eering exercise. cleaning the weapons and Some of you may still be unsure working mess detail, but the Cadet Captain Randy Hill and Major Hamaker work with as to what the week end at Fort other activities, plus a relaxing A.P. Hill was all about; party Saturday night more than longwood ROTC students. photo by Barbara StonlklnJs according to Major Hamaker, made up for them.

Longwood's Professor of As far as Longwood's overall Military Science, "It's called an showing at Fort A.P. Hill, Major FLX- field leadership exercise. Hamaker says, "To the person, The purpose is to expose the basic people from Richmond were im9 course student to some of the pressed with the Longwood folks . positive aspects of Army life . . . ." Why? He answers that, too. secondly, it serves as a training "There's a spirit up here that

By ROBIN STARK ground for the basic course doesn't exist in a lot of places; out that man has not really And ANN JOHNSON student and the advanced course you can't put your finger on it — anything new.

"The most powerful drive in created Once a year Student Union student... in that you get to see maybe it's the closeness, but "Everything we discover is attends the National and evaluate . . . what good, Longwood has got a spirit to it." the ascent of man is the pleasure he derives from his own skill," already there." It is merely a Entertainment and Campus sound leadership is all about." says Dr. Jacob Bronowski in his matter of finding "the grain in Activities Association (NECAA) third film of the Ascent of Man the stone." convention. This year the That ever present element that series, "The Grain in the Stone." convention was held in New constitutes the seed of all But that skill took many years Orleans from February 22 to the discovery represents "The of cultural development before it 26th. Mr. Dent, Director of reached its present stage. Dr. Hidden Structure," the title of the Student Activities, Ann Leavitt, Bronowski estimates that man fourth film in the Ascent of Man Chairman of S-UN and Donna came to North America between series.

Hasky, S-UN Vice Chairman The source that was to release 10,000 and 30,000 years ago. Two attended this convention. the hidden element was fire. Fire groups of Asian nomads crossed The purpose of the convention was the transforming agent that the Bering Strait and filtered is to give the S-UN represenenabled man to smelt mercury throughout North and South tatives an opportunity to observe out of malachite. . But more America. a variety of acts in hopes of importantly, it was fire that Eventually, after they had bringing them to the campus in learned to domesticate plants, allowed him to combine copper the future. these tribes settled in stationary with tin to get bronze and to mix The convention attracts communities.

With the carbon with iron to make steel performers from all phases of the Such advances led to the improvements of farming performing arts. There are three increase in technology and art. techniques, the people were able main categories to the to produce more and more food. For example, the swords used by convention: (1) Exhibition Floor The surplus of food led to a social the Samurai warriors of Japan where different agents and structure that no longer required are formed from tempered steel. performers set up information everyone to farm; the society The Shang dynasty fashioned booths, (2) Educational Seminars ornate wine vessels from liquid was able to support artists. where representatives find out Although the art of every bronze cooled in clay molds. about publicity techniques, But the most significant culture can take on many forms, running a meeting, how to get While attending the NECAA Convention in New Orleans, S-UN Bronowski concentrated mostly outcome of these advances was volunteers to work, the new copy the application and ordering of right laws, etc. (3) Showcases Chairman Ann leavitt and Vice Chairman, Donna Hasky. had a upon the art of building the alchemist's procedures to architecture. •Architecture," where the performers audition chance to meet and get autographs from Seals and Cnofts. says Bronowski, "is the analysis form the "scientific method." for the representatives.

From that time on, scientists Photo Courtesy Ann Leavitt and synthesis of nature."

Past conventions have helped Through aerial photography, were able to conduct more S-UN book such acts as: Bronowski then related the extensive experiments which Edmonds and Curly, Tom Parks, architectural structures of the ultimately led to such advances Mike Williams, Johnny Porrazzo, Incas, Greeks, and Romans, as Priestly's discovery of oxygen Barry Drake, and John Ims. showing how man's perception of and Dalton's development of the Most S-UN people add the order in nature progressed from atomic theory. fourth category of having a really Thus, the formation of the the simple columns of the Ancient great time. Seals and Croft were scientific method was just one Greeks to the flying buttresses of present at the opening banquet, more step in the "Ascent of for Orchestra," and an honorary Medieval times. when Ann and Donna got their

By PAULA JOHNSON doctorate from Northwestern But Bronowski is quick to point Man." autographs.

On March 8-10 Longwood University in May 1977.

The following is a schedule of College Department of Music will events to be held during the present its "Contemporary Music symposium.

The public is invited Symposium" featuring Ned to attend except where indicated.

Rorem.

March 8 - 8:30 - Rehearsal Ned Rorem is best known as the writer of art songs. His work with faculty. Closed.

March 9 - 9-9:50 a.m. has been interpreted by leading artisits and orchestras. Even Informal lecture to Freshman though Mr. Rorem's music has a Theory Class; 10:30-11.30 a.m. By DEBBIE NORTHERN distinct American outlook*, the Rehearsal with Rorem and The freshman class will put on major influences on his style students-faculty; 1:00 p.m. — the annual Freshman Production have been French. Mr. Rorem Forum Lecture;2-4.00 p.m. — on March 15 at 8:00 in Jarrpan. has also composed symphonies, Informal interpretation class This performance is free and the piano concertos, operas, theatre with voice students on Rorem's student body is urged to come. and ballet music, choral works, art songs and 7:00 p.m. — Dress Tryouts for parts have been and instrumental chamber rehearsal with Rorem and completed, but any freshman music. Besides being a writer of performers.

March 10 - 10:00 a.m. — who wishes to join the production music, Ned Rorem is also a writer of words. Rorem's works Rorem lecture to Sophomore may still participate.

Sandi Cram, Chairman of consists of five books, which Theory Class; 11:00 a.m. — of Camerata Freshman Production, promised include two volumes of diaries Rehearsal Singers; 2-3:30 p.m.-Session that it will be "really good and and a collection lectures.

Mr. Rorem is also the recipient with Rorem and student funny." Also it will only last of numerous honors and composers. Closed; 8:00 p.m. — about a half hour.

The freshman have been commissions. These awards, in Concert: The music of Ned practicing hard and the theme is part, are the George Gershwin Rorem with Women's Chorus, a surprise. Coke and home baked Memorial Prize in Composition, Camerata Singers, and faculty The Piedmont Chamber Orchestra performed in Jarman goodies will be sold during the 1976 Pulitzer Prize in Music and 9:30 p.m. — Reception in March 3.

Photo by Neil Sullivan for his Air Music "Ten Variations honor of Mr. Rorem. intermission.

By NANCY COLLEDA We were tired and shivering from the cold, but when Mayor Hamaker gave the signal we let Fort A.P. Hill know that IiOngwood ROTC Cadets had arrived; just two short blasts from the Major's whistle and "Hello, Richmond — Longwood's here!" burst forth from our lips.

This was Friday night, February 25, but it wasn't the beginning of our weekend.

The weekend really began in Major Hamaker's classes as he taught us how to wear the

S-UIS Attends

Third Film In 'Ascent

Convention

Of Man Series Shown

Rorem Featured In Music Symposium

Production Theme

A Surprise

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Student Spends Day

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FROM THE EDITOR . .

The tenative housing proposals made public on February 28 appeared not to bring about the hostilities seen at last year's disclosure of housing plans. There were, of course, several heated discussion questions brought up at Press Conference, and delegations which converged on Mr. Raphael Steven's office. But it ms as though the majority of the students are satisfied or just do not care. The Rotunda did not even receive any Letters to the Editor on this subject or any subject.

Making Cox an all male dormitory was done to give males the option of a single sex or co-ed life style.

This is tine, as long as there are enough male students who wish to live in this environment. If it is a case of males being forced to live there because the co-ed I razer is filled, then it is not a good idea because a majority of males then would be seen wanting co-ed dormitories.

Also, having Cox as all male will give the female students less of an opportunity to live closer to the main part of rampus. If this proposal remains uni dinged, the majority of the women will have to live in either Curry or Frazer.

As to having Resident Assistants on all the halls, even upper (lass ones, many new problems may arise it this is implemented. It stands to reason that many students will regard the RA s with suspicion and feel that they will be the "hall tattletales." Many unne< essar> hostilities might be brought out, if this is the ( nsr.

Also upperclassmen should be able to regulate then own affairs and enforce rules through their own elected representatives. There is no need for a full time babysitter for them.

On the Freshman halls, there visors. A good point was brought ference, that with the RA s disciplinarians, the Freshmen will them with their problems.

is a need for adup at Press Conto be used as not want to go to

Conflicts will probably arise over the role of the RA s and their relation to Residence Board. So far Ihcir duties have not been set, just the concept. These duties needed to be defined before the concept was proposed Right now there is much speculation and hostility towards the idea.

Why pay students for a job they probably will fail to do? With strong peer pressure the RA s will feel uncomfortable in enforcing Residence rules, thus not serving then purpose. Hopefully, if this concept is put to use nexl year, the RA s chosen will be tactful and helpful in enforcing campus regulations. If so, the RA s vs ill be respected and will be able to do their job well.

With Dalton

By BECKY BENNICK The purpose of Student Government Day on March 2 was to give the students, faculty, and administrators a chance to get together on a more personal, relaxed basis. Although some students do try to get to know their professors better, many times the only time a student will talk individually to an administrator is when the student is having financial, housing, or course credit problems. Student Government Day gave everyone a unique opportunity to share, or at least observe, roles and responsibilities for a while.

I was lucky enough to be able to spend part of my day with Dr. Dalton, the Administrative Assistant to the President. He filled me in on his duties and responsibilities and described his position in the administrative organization.

"Because Longwood is a small school, we all have to wear many hats," Dr. Dalton said. His dayto-day duties often fluctuate with whatever happens to be the "hot issue" of the day. But there are specific things he is responsible for.

For example. Dr. Dalton is in charge of Field Services. He sends questionnaires and surveys to longwood graduates. The results of these surveys help the

administrators to accurately evaluate many of the college's programs. He also visits with graduates and their employers to see how well the courses offered at Longwood relate to employment in the outside world.

In addition to these activities.

Dr. Dalton is also an advisor to the Legislative Board. He holds a key position in coordinating college planning and is directly involved in the Affirmative Action program. As Chairman of the Intercollegiate Athletic Council, he is very much in tune with Longwood's interest in athletics.

He is especially pleased with the way males at Longwood have been assimilated into athletic programs. This fact, Dr. Dalton feels, indicates that I/mgwood's transition from an all-female institution to a coed school is

progressing smoothly.

But Dr. Dalton did not do all of the talking; in turn, he gave me a chance to tell him how I spend my time. He asked about my hobbies and about how I felt about various aspects of life at I/wigwood.

Because of conflicting schedules, we then had to end our conversation. But, we picked it up again when we met for dinner.

We joined other faculty members, administrators, and students in the banquet hall for dinner and entertainment.

Everyone had a good time just sitting and talking.

As Dr. Dalton had said earlier, at I,ongwood there is a "healthy interaction among administrators, faculty members, and students." Student Government Day proved this to be true.

Proposed Lancer Emblems The two above renderings of possible Lancer logos have been submitted to the college by commercial artists. As the final chosen rendering will be a permanent one, student comment is desired. Questions, suggestions and remarks should be directed to the Sports Information Office or to the Office of Public Affairs.

Don't forget to turn in your eye donor cards to either The Rotunda or Mr. George Bristol in the the Longwood Foundation. Let others have a chance to sec what you have seen!

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Letters to the editor are welcome. They must be typed, signed and submitted to the editor bv the Friday preceding publication date. All letters are subject to editing.

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Nine Contestants Will Compete For Miss Longwood Title dramatic arts.

Patricia Shirey, 19 years of age, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Shirey of Charlottesville, Va. Sponsored by Zeta Tau Alpha, Patricia is a sophomore majoring in premedical technology. She will play the piano as her talent.

By CAROL FLEMING and DEBBIE JOYNER The annual Miss Iengwood Pageant will be staged on the evening of March 11 at Jarman Auditorium. At 8:00 p.m., nine girls who have completed a preliminary judging will compete for the title of Miss IiOngwood for 1978.

TERESA SNELLINGS

The final nine contestants are Carol Atkinson, Mary Elizabeth Carey, Carolyn Craft, Ellen Farmer, Linda Kulp, Patricia Shirley, Teresa Snelling, Kim Turnbull, and Jill Zeavin.

Carol Atkinson will do a song and dance routine as her talent.

Carol is a sophomore majoring in Physical therapy. She is the 20 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David T. Atkinson of Highland Springs, Va. The sophomore class is her sponsor.

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Mary Elizabeth Carey is a junior sponsored by Alpha Gamma Delta sorority. She is majoring in government. As her talent, Mary Beth will dance. Mr. and Mrs. James P. Carey of Centerville, Va., are the parents of 20-year-old Mary Beth.

PATTYSHIREY

CAROLYN CRAFT

Freshman, Carolyn C. Craft will sing as her talent. She is being sponsored by the AfroAmerican Student Alliance.

Carol is undecided upon her major at this time. She is the 18year-old daughter of Mr. Willie Roosevelt Craft of Chatham, Va. Ellen Farmer, 19-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey D. Farmer of Richmond, will do a dramatic reading as her talent.

She is a sophomore sponsored by Alpha Gamma Delta. Ellen's major is speech pathology.

Linda Kulp, a junior, will present a dramatic reading as her talent. This contestant is sponsored by Alpha Sigma Tau sorority.

The 20-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gordon Kulp, Jr., of Robins, Georgia, Linda is majoring in

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Presenting a dance will be Teresa Snelling's talent in the pageant. She is an elementary education major. A junior from Fredericksburg, Va., she is the 21-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley D. Snellings. Teresa is sponsored by the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority.

Kim Turnbull is a junior majoring in elementary education with a certification in math. The 21-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Ford Turnbull will play an overture on the flute. Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority will sponsor Kim. Sophomore, Jill Zeavin, is being sponsored by Zeta Tau Alpha sorority. She will be dancing as her talent. Jill is the 19-year-old daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Bernard H. Zeavin of Falls Church, Va., and is majoring in therapeutic recreation.

Charlie Mason, a sophomore music major, will serve as the Master of Ceremonies for the Miss Longwood Pageant.

Entertainment for the pageant is provided by the Longwood College Stage Band.

Miss Lyndi Chalkley will relinquish her title when she crowns the new Miss longwood on March 11.

Ticket:, for the Miss Iengwood Pageant will be available during the week before the pageant and at the door. Tickets are for reserved seats and will cost $1.00 for IiOngwood College Students and staff and for children under 12. Tickets will be $2.00 for general admission.

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By KAREN SHELTON Longwood's Student Government Association is a three-branch body consisting of the Legislative Board, the Judicial Board, and the Residence Board. All three of these boards carry out their duties and responsibilities through members elected by the entire student body. According to Dr. T.C. Dalton, Administrative Assistant to the President and advisor to I legislative Board, student government has existed at longwood for 60-65 years. He said, "When there is a large number of people, as in a college community, a representative government like we have is best because student input is utilized."

Legislative Board is responsible for making student regulations and discussing

problems that involve the welfare of the entire student body. In a sense, it oversees all phases of student life. Various committees are established through legislative Board in an attempt to make students aware of campus activities, to utilize student opinion, and to act as a liaison among students, faculty, and administration. Cam Oglesby, chairman of legislative Board, said, "My job is to represent students, to make and look at policies, to talk and work with students, to listen to all feelings and views of the student body, and to work toward a better student government." Cam continues, "I also represent the administration and work to establish better communications between the students and the administration."

Judicial Board enforces regulations made by the

legislative Board and violations of the Honor Code. According to the handbook, this board "strives to instill the meaning of the Honor Code in the minds of the students of Longwood College."

Judicial Board members are representatives elected by students, and they work with students in their concern for individuals and their welfare.

Cindy Sanders, chairman of Residence Board, said, "Residence Board is responsible for upholding and enforcing residence board rules and for getting student input involving dining hall and residence hall matters." According to the handbook, "Residence Board strives to stimulate within the student body refinement in dress and conduct and to promote and enforce favorable study conditions on the campus. Its (Continued on Pa*t 8)

This portrait is entitled Thomas Sully, portrait of the artist at age thirty-eight. This painting is part of the Sully Exhibition being shown in the Bedford Gallery until March 12.

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Tuesday, March 7,1978

THE ROTUNDA

Rama Makes ill State And Tournament Teams

Lancers Place 3rd In VFISW Tourney, Win Sportsmanship Award

By DEBBIE NORTHERN Wednesday night the lancers left for the VFISW basketball tournament at Old Dominion University in Norfolk.

There, they captured third place in the state. ODU placed first, with Virginia Union in second place. For the second

consecutive year, Longwood received the sportsmanship award. Sue Rama of L.C. broke the all time scoring record for the tournament with 36 points in a single game. She did this in the Lancers' final game against Radford. In her last year, she was named to the all state and

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tournament teams.

Also seeing her last action for I/Higwood, was Senior center, Linda Baumler. The lancers will surely miss these talented players.

Longwood opened the state tournament in Norfolk on March 2 by thrashing University of Virginia 63-50. At half time the Lancers had a secure 34-23 lead.

In the second half they ran the score up to a 21 point lead at one time. High scorers for longwood were Sue Rama with 19, Marjane Smith with 13, and Cindy Landon with 12.

The Lancers then were matched up against ODU, where they fell 72-45. They played quite well in the first half, as opposed to their last meeting with this powerful team. At halftime the score was tied 23 all. This was ODU's poorest first half performance of the year.

In the second half, Ixmgwood fell behind. They went 9 minutes and 18 seconds without a bucket, while ODU put in 22 points.

High scores for L.C. were Sue Rama with 21 and Linda Baumler with 10. Cindy Landon was the only Lancer to foul out of the game.

Longwood ended their tournament play by defeating Radford 87-60. At the half, the score stood at 36-26, with the lancers on top. Sue Rama led the L.C. offense with 36 points. Other Lancers in double figures were Maryjane Smith with 14, Brenda Fettrow with 12, and Melissa Wiggins with 10.

The Lancers played well throughout the year, closing with an 8-5 record.

Sinking a shot at the buzzer, American University took a marginal 83-82 victory over the I-ady I.ancers on February 28.

The game was close all the way through, with Longwood's greatest lead in the first half being by five points.

L.C. played good defense and moved the ball well. They had trouble under the boards though.

The lancers could not seem to hold onto their rebounds, giving American University two to three tries at a bucket.

Starter Brenda Fettrow left with 11:00 minutes remaining in the first half because of three early fouls.

At the end of the first half the score was tied 39-39.

Both teams came out in the command, but ended up trading baskets for the greater part of the

half.

As soon as L.C. began opening a lead, American U. began to resort to bad sportsmanlike conduct. A technical was called on A.U.'s bench. Longwood's Mary Jane Smith sunk the technical shot. Later on an A.U. player tried to pick an altercation with Lancer Sue Rama, who was awarded a technical shot.

Rama made the technical and her bonus shots.

With 11:00 left in the game, IiOngwood was ahead by nine, but A.U. came back to within one with 8:14 on the clock.

The Lancers again tied to gain some breathing room, but the game was still within one with 1:16 on the clock.

A one-pont lead changed hands throughout the remainder of the game, with seven seconds left on the clock, Sue Rama put Longwood ahead in what looked like the winning score, 82-81.

American University brought the ball down the court and took a shot which failed. As they had through the game, A.U. also got their own rebound. Longwood froze, thinking the game was over, while the A.U. player sank the game â&#x20AC;&#x201D; winning basket, leaving the Lancers and their fans in total disbelief.

For the game, Longwood sank a strong 46.9 ner rent frnm thp

floor and 67.7 per cent from the line. American University had 50.7 per cent from the floor and shot seven for seven from the line in the game.

American University out rebounded L.C. 33-23. In an amazing personal effort A.U. player Alice Butler had 45 points in the game.

Coach Earlene Lang commented that the game was "very interesting, from beginning to end." She felt the attitude of their opponents "left much to be desired," but she was proud of her team's composure despite this physical contest.

Lang thinks overall her team played well.

She also questions the clock problem which restored seven seconds to the clock after the final buzzer had sounded. The timer had not heard the officials blow time for the opposition. The A.U. coach said there was seven seconds remaining and that is what was put on the clock when both teams returned to the floor.

On February 27, the JV Lancers competed against Liberty Baptist at home, falling 63-50.

The half-time score stood at 3325. Longwood shot 34.3 per cent and 33.3 per cent from the floor in the first and second halves, respectively.

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By DEBPIE NORTHERN The spring women's tennis team has been picked. This year the squad consists of 13 members. They are Margie Quarles, Gwen Koechlein, Teresa McLawhorn, Nancy I-eidenheimer, Diane Lowman, Penny Stephens, Judy Fayne, Jill Bacchieri, Mary Barrett, Lisa

Smith, Melanie Lowery, Cheryl Fitts, and Deneen Shrader. The manager is Steve Whitten and Assistant manager is Kendall Adams.

Coach Phyliss Harriss says the "team really looks great." She feels that the team will be strong; there is not much difference in the Number 1 through Number 6 positions.

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commented that anyone who comes out in the cold, has to love tennis. Mrs. Harris also stated that this will be the "toughest season for a long time."

The season opens March 11 away at Southern Seminary.

March 15 and March 16 there will be home games against Hollins and William and Mary, respectively.

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Tuesday, March 7, 1978

THE ROTUNDA

Clogging Demonstrated At Barn Dance

By MARY LOUISE PARRISS Did you ever go to an event that had been advertised as one thing and find when you got there it was something else altogether?

Well, that's what happened Friday night, March 3, in the Lower Dining Hall. What had been advertised as the Virginia Mountain Barn Dance and Musical Variety show turned out to be almost completely a Musical Variety show and not much of a Barn Dance at all. And those people who came expecting to square dance and "clog it" were disappointed, to say the least.

First of all, the people who came to perform were all from the Blacksburg area. They weren't sure how they got the term Virginia Mountain Barn Dance either, because they are not an organized group, but rather several different groups and individuals who have all come together over the past two years around the main clogging group called the "Hurrah Cloggers Jamboree." This group had held workshops for the past two years at the Squires Student Center at VPI. Most of the cloggers and musicians are from Blacksburg originally, or have been, or still are, students at VPI. The Hurrah Cloggers Jamboree started out the program with an exhibition of

dancing and clogging. Next, Mary Ann Weimer sang some mountain folk songs including, "Groundhog" and "The Boys Keep Kicking My Dog," accompanied by a contraption known as a "Limber Jim." A "Limber Jim" is a wooden figure of a man that "dances" on a vibrating plank. After this interesting performance, came the "jug band" calling themselves the "Bart Hastings All-Stars." In the words of one of the cloggers, they were "clowns" and though they did play a few acceptable "swing-in-time, big band" tunes, many of their attempts at humor failed to amuse the audience.

Following intermission, a group called, "Bo-Bo's Showboat and the Boys Gone Bad" performed. They played some good clogging tunes like "Orange Blossom Special" but only a few brave souls actually tried their hand, or rather their feet, at clogging.

Mac Trainer, the last solo performer sang some old mountain songs like "Beware, Oh Take Care" (advice to young ladies about young men) and "Old Jimmy Sutton," accompanying himself on the guitar and harmonica. He also did some yodeling to a Hank Williams song "Lonesome Blues" and Jimmy Roger's "A-

Courtin".

The highlight performance of the show was the final clogging exhibition done by the "Hurrah Cloggers Jamboree." They demonstrated another well-done, high-energy, frolicking dance to the song "Ragtime Annie" played by Bo Bo's band (including a very unusual instrument, the Hammer Dulcimer). And finally, following this dance, the audience (or what was left of it) was invited to learn a few basic clogging steps.

However due to lack of space, not everyone who was interested in learning to clog could find room to practice.

The Musical Variety Show was, on the whole, interesting and the performers presented many songs, instruments and dancers that are a part of the rich mountain heritage and culture.

Hogging, as demonstrated by the "Hurrah Cloggers Jamboree", is an art, as well as a lot of fun. If the clogging workshop had been held at the beginning of the program rather than at quarter to 12 and if there had been more space to dance more people could have participated and practiced "clogging it" throughout the program, and the evening would have been much more satisfying to those people who had come expecting to clog at a Virginia Mountain Barn Dance.

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Government Students (Continued from Page 1) over from the Senate to make January 1 a state holiday honoring Martin Luther King.

After several people testified against the bill, Sen. Wilder met with the I xmg wood group to discuss the problems of offering such a bill and the inaccuracies of much of the testimony that had been introduced in opposition.

The group next met with Secretary of the State Board of Elections Joan Mahan. Mrs. Mahan discussed the regulation governoring voting and the problems of administering the laws. Mrs. Mahan also noted that Virginia has a central computer with the lists of all registered voters in Virginia and that many other states send representatives in to view the system for possible adoption.

The day ended with a talk with Sumpter Priddy, who is often described as the dean of the lobbyists in Virginia. Mr. Priddy pointed out that there are only 140

members of the General Assembly compared to more than 400 lobbyists registered in the state of Virginia to try to influence those members.

Without the expertise of a good lobbyist, many legislators would have difficulty in writing the laws to accomplish what they desire.

SGA (Continued from Page 5) purpose is to make and enforce the residence hall, dining hall and fire regulations, as well as social rules." All of the work of Residence Board is done by student elected officers and hall presidents.

The purpose of the Student Government Association according to the Constitution is "to insure the general welfare of the student body, to promote the cultural, intellectual, and personal development of the students, and to strengthen unity,

loyalty, and understanding in all aspects of college life."

Membership is also cited in the Constitution. "All students of Longwood College shall be members of the Association."

Chairman of Residence Board, Cindy Sanders, said, "We need feedback from the students so that their needs can be made known."

Legislative and Residence Board meetings are often open, and students are encouraged to attend and make their opinions known. Cindy concluded, "All three boards strive to work in unity supporting one another in an attempt to represent the students in the best possible way."

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green belt in karate, and a student of Mr. David Cover talked about various techniques of self defense, such as those which do not require a lot of strength, and ways in which girls may defend themselves other than just screaming. These various techniques were demonstrated by David Cover; Dr. Edward Smith, professor of psychology here; and fourteenyear-old Cindy Watson, all of whom possess a black belt in karate, along with participation from the audience.

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