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IX)NGWOOD COLIJSGE, FARMVILLE, VIRGINIA,
TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 1981
Awards Assembly The Honors Council Awards Assembly for Longwood College was held April 21,1981 in Jarman Auditorium. A total of 48 awards and scholarships were presented to students at the ceremony. They are as follows: Maria Leonard Book Award — Dorothy F. Young, David Wiley Award — Nina Leffue, Barron Award — Dorothy F. Young, Beta Beta Beta Award — Gail Crumpler, Phi Beta Lambda Award — Betty Lou Smith, Wynne Scholarships — Betty Lou Smith, Joanne Kelarakis, Mary B. Johnson, Patricia Bowman, Outstanding Business Seniors — Janice Eggleston, Karen Smith, Michelle Elmore, David Wall, Chi Scholarship — Beth Joles, Dabney Lancaster Scholarship — Patricia A. Pascale, Leola Wheeler Scholarship — Shelly Gluse, Brenda Coleman, Elizabeth B. Jackson Scholarship — Beth Joles, Mary Clay Hiner Scholarship — Julia Baca, William L. Frank Book Award — Nancy Blackburn, R.C. Simonini Memorial Award — Cathy Maxey Jones, Nell A.Sprague Freshman Composition Award — Janice Roakes, Federal Republic of Germany Book Prize — Elizabeth Cardin, French Book Award — Deborah Wooten, Spanish Book Prize — Avril I^argiader, Fred 0. Wygal Scholarship — Nancy Lang, Geist Scholarship — Junior, Ann E. Bryant, Sophomore, Janice L. Roakes, The Sally Barksdale Hargrett Prizes — Senior prize, Beth
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Joles, Junior prize, Lisa Spencer, Helen P. Warriner — Burke Humanities Prize — Patricia Pascale, Herbert R. Blackwell Scholarship — Michelle Wilson, Senior American History Prize — John Cresswell, Diane Collet Scholarship — Sharon Dowdy, Nell H. Griffin Scholarship Sharon Dowdy, Worthy Johnson Crafts Scholarship — Julie Compton, Cada R. Parrish Elementary Mathematics Education Award — Amy Foster, Student Computer Programming Contest Winner — Walter Wooldridge, Sigma Alpha Iota College Certificate — Elaine McDonald, Sigma Alpha Iota College Honor Award — Margie LaReau, Emily Clark Music Education Scholarship — Margueritte Roller, Camerta Singers Award — Doug Blevins,
Music Department Performance Awards — Andrea Mott, Doug Blevins, Sandra Goodwyn, Tom Sullivan, Rebecca Nunez, Lonnie Davidson, ROTC Superior Cadet Awards — Senior, Charles Reed, Junior, Sharon Brown, Sophomore, Donna Dix, Freshman, Denise Boyd, Olive t. Iler — Denise Snader, Edith Stevens Award — Beth Joles, Freshman Chemistry Award — Wanda Carter, Outstanding Senior Chemistry Award — Kelly Sanderson, Swap Shop Scholarships — Brenda Coleman, Susannah Nuckols, Rotunda Award — Joe Johnson, Drama Awards — Undergraduate Award — Jeff Sledjeski, Undergraduate Award — Anne Omohundro Technical Award — Nina Leffue, Best Actress — Sherry Forbes, Best Actor — Frank Creasy.
Cristo Boasts Longwood Impact By MARK K.SEGAL In November of 1979, Dr. Anthony B. Cristo, professor of economics at Longwood, first incorporated a local Market Basket study in the Farmville area. The study, through economics classes' participation keeps a monthly tab on 72 locally priced food items taken from the four leading supermarket chains and one independent. The results can be correlated with the other areas of the state that are studied — Northern Virginia, Richmond and the Tidewater area. But what makes the Farmville study unique is that it is funded privately by the Longwood College Foundation Inc. The other three major areas are funded publicly through the State Department of Labor and Industry. Cristo believes that this is the only study of its kind in the country. There is a second study also: The Longwood College Impact study. This study accounts for the entire economic impact Longwood has on the Farmville area. This includes: the income generated by the 1150 jobs created by Longwood; what students spend; student banking;
college activities that generate outside income, and many more factors. All of these are added up and the impact Longwood has on Farmville has been exacted to $9,774,126. But Cristo has not ended yet. He has also included a "Trivia Basket," a survey which has been conducted for the last two quarters. The Trivia Basket is new and the only one of its kind in the state. It is made up of nonfood items which take a large part of the consumer's dollar. Since there are no other Trivia Baskets in the state, these figures can not be compared to any others. But it is a new idea that Cristo hopes will give other areas incentive to start one. Meanwhile the figures can only be used to compare the fluctuation of nonfood items in the Farmville area. On Tuesday evening, April 21, the Economic Seminar class hosted an open house to release information from the impact study for the first time. "I expected over 250 people to attend...only some 50 people were there," including the class, said Cristo. "I'd think the merchants would care enough to find out the enormous impact Longwood has." The college provides one
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Dr. Greenwood Held Open Forum school-wide involvement or By JODIKERSEY Dr. Greenwood was present Greenwood said she felt that the Thursday, April 23, for an open areas most needing attention forum to discuss her position were fund raising and public concerning Longwood at this image building for the college. time. Dr. Greenwood began by telling the audience why she was interested in Longwood. She said from sources in and out of the state of Virginia, Longwood was considered to have a strong base and potential for the future, excellent faculty and valued traditions. Dr. Greenwood said she considered Longwood to be a manageable institution with a real sense of community. Dr. Greenwood continued the forum by discussing some of her major priorities for Longwood. Two areas which she felt were very important to emphasize at the college were the Public Affairs Office and the Office of Institutional Advancement. The major program Dr. Greenwood plans to introduce this fall is a capitol drive for Pt»oto by Alan Nu»t Longwood, accomplished by
Archeology Dig Concludes By JODIKERSEY Dr. James Jordan and the students from Longwood have completed their archeology dig at Hampden-Sydney. Many questions are still unanswered concerning the brick features inside one room of the slave cabin where they have been excavating. Dr. Jordan said the remaining investigation will be turned over the two historical archeologists from William and Mary who will visit HampdenSydney soon to try to distinguish the purpose of the unusual pits inside the cabin. The area has been left exposed with the brick features intact, in order for the archeologists from William and Mary to get a clear view of the total structure.
Dr. Jordan commented that now that the brick pits have been excavated, there seems to be a specific purpose for their presence. •'The area is divided into quarters, said Dr. Jordan, just as an archeologist divides a room when excavating." The theory is that these pits were built for a reason and possibly the historical archeologists from William and Mary will be able to solve the many questions concerning the cabin.
out of six jobs in Farmville. Cristo went on to explain that Longwood can make or break the Longwood's participation in the town. "If the students boycotted dig ended last Thursday and no the local businesses, and shopped one is expected to excavate the else where... then I'd think they area any further unless would realize." something significant arises Cristo believes his study proves when the historical archeologists that Longwood deserves a lot visit Hampden-Sydney. more political clout than it receives. "According to a Supreme Court decision," says Cristo, "Longwood is allowed a seat in the Town Council." He also said I>ongwood students are entitled to vote in local elections. Now Cristo believes that the studies can provide more political clout for Longwood. Aside from Cristo qualms with Farmville, through his guidance in conjunction with his students, Farmville is now the only rural area currently being economically monitored. This summer Cristo will write, and have published, two monographs recording the findings. Each monograph will be paid for by the Longwood College Foundation and be written on the Market Basket, and impact study seperately. They will be distributed throughout colleges Photo by Alan Nun and universities in the Dr. Jordan and Robert Taylor, a local patrta #i arrtmlafrj. Southeastern United States. discuss theories about the cabin as the dig caadaicd last TWatfay
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THE ROTUNDA
Tuesday, April 28, 1981
Simkins Lecture Featured
Your Turn Revieu Criticized
Review Defended
Dear Editor: I think it is rather sad that the ROTUNDA finds it impossible to get a truly qualified person (or persons) to write the drama review for the paper. If the director, actors, and crews have taken the time to do a performance, I feel they are entitled to a fair review by an unbiased critic, which this year, they have not had. Neil Sawyer and Jodi Kersey had no trouble finding fault with nearly every aspect of the play from costumes to acting but with a little investigating, they could have found the significance behind the costuming, some strong points in acting, and the advantage of doing a "nontraditional" Shakespearean play. The biggest fault of the review seems to be in the belief that it must be as uncomplimentary as possible. Certainly every production will have its faults and not everyone will appreciate every play but surely there is some good with the bad and I see no reason why Mr. Sawyer and Ms. Kersey failed to acknowledge this point. Every actor appreciates and deserves praise for merely having the desire to get up on stage and I firmly believe that those involved with The Comedy of Errors were slighted in not receiving any. Although the ROTUNDA needs a review of the Longwood productions, if they are unable to do any more than criticize, I fail to see the purpose. Thank goodness Mr. Sawyer and Ms. Kersey were the exceptions and not the rule regarding those who attended the play. The support was overwhelming every night and those of you who found it not beneath you to watch-and enjoy-an "amateur" production, I thank you. Sincerely, Tamara D. Nash
When I started writing for the Rotunda, I was determined to put an end to play reviews that did nothing more than tell what the play was about and bolster the egos of those who thrive on seeing their names in print. I'm sorry you found our review so displeasurable. After a lot of rereading and thought, I also see many things that could be improved upon. I would like to attempt to set these things straight now. My use of the term, "fatal flaw" conveys the wrong message; that I thought the play died because of the lack of transition from actor to character. The lack of transition was a disappointment but the play was still very enjoyable despite that problem. Another thing I would like to set straight is the impression I gave that Ross Connor did not do a good job of acting. On a campus this size there are always people that identify with the person more than with his character, but even with this obstacle, Ross Connor was a truly bright spot in the production. I agree with you that it is a shame that we couldn't find someone more qualified to review this play but we tried. Jodi Kersey had asked qualified teachers from Longwood to do the review and was turned down. Because I try to do my best work and stand by it there are certain points in my review that I refuse to retract. The production was amateur窶馬ot meaning that it was bad, but that it did not exhibit the same professionalism that the other plays of this school year had. I'm not in the business of dishing out praise to anyone who has the desire to act. How fair am I to those who earn praise for exceptional acting if I throw it out to anyone who walks across Jarman stage? You should count yourself lucky because while I found the play, "An extremely entertaining amateur production", a more qualified person like say a New York Times drama critic might have found it pure trash. Granted this was not a Broadway production, but when discussing college productions, we are ideally discussing preparation for the professional world of drama where you either learn to take good and bad criticism or "Get the Hell out of the Theater". Any actor who would let criticism stop him from performing on stage probably has no business on stage to begin with. The reward to a true actor is not to see his name in print but the feeling of accomplishment that comes from inside him. By demanding praise for your mere presence you slight those actors who have earned praise. Those in the cast of "The Comedy of Errors" who were mature enough to listen openmindedly to peer criticism and maybe learn from it, thank-you. You help make a hard job of reviewing a little easier. Yes, I think it is a shame that those qualified people who find it easier to set in judgment of those who try rather than having the guts to do it themselves. I refuse to compliment acting which is not of the same caliber as that which I've seen in past productions. In the future, those of you who eagerly await the newest issue of the paper to see your hard work rewarded by lavish praise don't
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consider a career in drama. It is not that your work wasn't hard but that in the real world much good work goes unnoticed. Let me be the first to tell you, in the real world, "you can't always get what you want". Neil Sawyer
Disgusting Tables By CONNIE FALLON As a student working my way through college, I expect to come upon a few hardships now and then. Last Friday I ran into one of the biggest messes I've ever seen, the Longwood College Dining Hall after Friday lunch. Now personally I don't mind working in the dining hall. It's a lot more interesting than typing, and I can say "hi" to my friends while I work. Unfortunately, though, some of my fellow students continually seek to make my job unpleasant. I am specifically referring to those students who find it their duty to leave their trays on the tables after buffet style meals. Now, contrary to popular belief, it is not the job of the student workers to clean up such massive amounts of dirty dishes. We are supposed to check the tables for cleanliness and if necessary change the tablecloths. This would not be difficult and would only take a few minutes. But on Friday, due to the amount of dishes I had to remove from tables, I missed my 1:30 class. I did not appreciate it in the least. In truth, I was very angry about it. It seems kind of ironic that I was working cleaning tables to pay for a class I never made it to. I'm not the only student working in the dining hall that feels this way, but I do seem to be the only one who's willing to say something about it. One thing though that these inconsiderate students don't realize is that by continually doing this they are only hurting themselves. When conditions for student workers become this bad, they would rather not work. Doris Carey finds it difficult to get students to work. When this happens, the kitchen staff must be paid extra to clean up the mess. This extra money, as I was told by Mr. Inge and Mr. Yeatts, would otherwise be used for food for students. So the next time you complain about the food in the dining hall, and how the cost of room and board keeps going up, stop and think of how many times you paid someone to clean up what would take you less than sixty seconds to do yourself.
Fast Support Dear Editor, 1 would like to respond to the commentary written by Barry Driver concerning the schoolwide fast held last Wednesday night. Mr. Driver raised the question that if Longwood's students want to show their concern for people, why don't they help someone in this country? In regard to this there have been many drives on Longwood campus directed toward at-home causes such as the Muscular Dystrophy Superdance, the Swing-a-thon and the Rock-a-thon. The schoolwide fast is an effort to go beyond
Lucas Fo8ﾂｧ ourselves to help those in countries not as blessed as ours. Finally, concerning Mr. Driver's complaint that the money collected will not reach the hungry mouths, I would like to say that this depends on the organization. It is true that paragovernmental organizations are often inefficient at getting aid to the people who need it. But there are many organizations not hampered by governmental ties (and therefore not mentioned in the Wall Street Journal article), which have proven records of not only helping people when they are hungry, but also of teaching them how to feed themselves in the future. One of the best known of these is World Vision International, which is allowed to work in many Third World countries where no other organizations are let in, simply because it is recognized for doing a good job. I would like to thank all those who participated in the fast. Margie Deierhoi
Hevener Writes Handbook By BRENDA COLEMAN Dr. Fillmer Hevener, Jr., has researched and authored a handbook entitled Successful Student Teaching: A Handbook For Elementary and Secondary Student Teachers. Dr. Hevener, professor of English, calls his handbook "a concise, practical, informational guide designed to help steer the college student through the intricacies of student teaching as smoothly as possible." And indeed the handbook is concise, practical, and informative. For the budding student teacher (of which this reporter is in secondary education English), this handbook covers such pertinent topics as the purpose of student teaching, keeping fit, and classroom management. The textbook, published by Century 21 Publishing of Saratoga, California, was marketed on March 15. The text of the handbook is written in a clear, concise manner devoid of the technical jargon that clutters many methods textbooks. Instead of presenting idealized situations solved by equally idealized solutions, Dr. Hevener covers real problems that crop up in the classroom and suggests possible answers and-or solutions to these problems. This future student teacher reporter appreciates these blunt and to the point observations that are so different from the run-around impracticalities taught in some student teaching classes. Successful Student Teaching is available from Dr. Hevener in Grainger 003 for the introductory price of $7.50. It may also be ordered from the publisher for $9.95 including postage.
By JOE JOHNSON "Disco is rather sadistic...like your head being banged on pavement" said Lucas Foss fielding one of the many questions he received on his lecture entitled "Music Making Today". The lecture which has held April 14, 1981 in Wygal Auditorium, was part of the Francis Butler Simkins Lecture Series. The series is in honor of Dr. Simkins who was known throughout the country as one of the most profound and perceptive students of social, political and religious history of the south. The lecture began with a piece composed and directed by Lucas Foss and sung by the Camerata singers. The piece entitled "Behold, I build a house" was a hauntingly beautiful synthesis of the electronic organ and the human voice. Mr. Foss talked on the difficulty of being a conductor and composer in American Society today. He was careful to point out that there is a very real difference between the two fields, "A composer doesn't think of a career, just working...you don't worry about what people say oi how many performances you give. A conductor has a career...it matters whether and what people say...he is at the mercy of his orchestra." Mr. Foss also pointed out the enormous power the critics have in today's society. "The critic is the truly powerful one...they can literally re-write history." He went on to point out many of the fallacies of that power. "The trouble with critics is they know one one hundredth of what the performers know, but they come to hide it under a veneer of contempt...respect doesn't sell papers, insults do." Another point made in the lecture was the need for innovation in music on one hand and the need for security and familiar pieces on the other. "Man wants a foot in the past and a foot in the present and future." He further explained that to achieve this seeming paradox the student of music should be well grounded in all forms of music from the Medieval to Modern. "The more you learn the more you are in position to make your mark. Inspiration never falls into a blank mind." In conclusion, he gave some recommendations to music education majors: "teachers must live what they are communicating, the student must be important to him...try to have at least one good professor if you want to be a good music teacher." Mr. Foss has been a moving force in the world of music for over thirty years. He currently directs both the Milwaukee Symphony and the Brooklyn Philharmonica. To date he has composed some seventy-five works, one of which was based on Carl Sandburg's "Prairie", a work that brought him immediate recognition.
To all those who have wasted our time with their petty grievances.... DROP DEAD!! The Rotunda Staff
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Robbin Thompson
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Tuesday, April 28, 1981
Concert Well Received By ALAN NUSS Last Wednesday night the Robbin Thompson Band, performed for a near full house at Jarman Auditorium. Even though the band came on stage late, they made up for it by playing until almost 11:30 that night, with about a thirty-minute break after the first set. The Robbin Thompson Band, which was formed in 1978, is made up of five very talented musicians, the least of which is Robbin himself. As one woman was heard to say, "all he's got is his voice and his body, nothing more." Two outstanding performances were given by Eric Heiberg, on keyboards and Velpo Robertson on lead guitar. Both of these men had several solo opportunities to show the audience their superb talent and skill with their respective instruments. The final two members of the group were Mike Lanning, playing bass guitar and Bob Antonelli on drums. About ninety minutes before the show, Robbin Thompson and Bob Antonelli gave an interview for WUTA program director Laura Carroll. The interview was broadcast live as it was done and gave those that were listening an idea of what the show was to be like. Robbin seemed to be a laid back person as opposed to Bob who was a very funny guy. One lady liked what Bob said so much she called up the radio station during the interview just to talk
to him. The concert itself was slow getting off the ground. In the dim lights of the stage the band came out and tuned their instruments for about five minutes before they opened with their first song, "Melinda," which drew light applause. After another song, the band got the audience going somewhat with "Barroom Romance" which was well received. The next popular tune they played was the theme song from CBS's "The Jefferson's" "Moving On Up." Just before the band took a break they did "Brown Bag Rag" which was a jazy-hillbilly tune about the North Carolina ABC laws, which went over very well with everybody. After the break, the band played eight more songs until they got to "Candy Apple Red" and "Sweet Virginia Breeze" whereupon the audience rose to its feet and shouted and clapped to show its approval. These two songs were by far the best minutes of the entire performance. After "Breeze," the show ended, but the band came back for one encore number of "Bright Eyes" which got everybody back upon their feet and clapping and dancing in the aisles. After a nine-minute version of "Bright Eyes," the band thanked the audience, took their well deserved bows and said a final goodnight. Even though the concert started slowly, it ended very well.
Artist Of The Month Theresa Mendez, of Farmville, has been named Studio "Artist of the Month" for the month of April by the Longwood College Art Department. A sophomore at Longwood, Miss Mendez is working toward the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a Concentration in Crafts. Her prize-winning work is a hand woven beach jacket. The jacket was woven on a four-harness loom using hand dyed tobacco twine and carpet warp, both 100 per cent cotton. She receives a $50 cash prize and her work is featured on the "Artist of the Month" bulletin board in Bedford. Awards for the best Art history term paper were also presented to Elizabeth Jones and Pamela Mayo. Pamela, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Mayo is a senior Art History Major at Longwood College. She plans to receive a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree with a concentration in Art History and then do graduate work at Hofstra University in Long Island, N.Y., where she will study appraisal of fine part. Pamela is the recipient of two scholarships (History Department Scholarship and the Hargrett Scholarship). She is also a member of Alpha Lambda Delta (freshman honorary society) and Phi Kappa Phi
(National Honorary society). Recently she has completed an Honors Paper entitled, "Lue Osborne and Cordray Simmons, Pioneers in Acrylic Paints." She has also given a talk on the subject at the Senior Art History Lecture, March 16, 1981. The winning term paper was on the Gobelins, 16th and 17th century Parisian tapestry makers. Elizabeth Jones is a Senior Art Major from Arvonia, Virginia. She received an art scholarship to Longwood College her Freshman year. She is a studio art major with a concentration in painting and has a minor in Art History. Liz recently won the Alumni Association Purchase Award in the Junior Art Exhibit with an ink wash entitled "Orchid." Her interest in Art History began in her freshman year after having taken survey Art History and she looks forward to her European Art History trip this summer. Liz served on an evaluation committee for the accreditation for the National Association of the Schools of Art for Longwood College. She is a member of Alpha Lambda Delta honorary fraternity and Zeta Tau Alpha social sorority. She was publicity co-chairman for the Miss Longwood Pageant 1981.
GYRE Poetry Reading By JACQULINE BURTON THE GYRE concluded its 1981 Literary Festival with a reading of original poetry at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, in Bedford Auditorium. The reading featured a number of Longwood students and faculty, HampdenSydney students and faculty
members, as well as several area residents. Those Longwood students who presented original works included: Billie Long, Margaret Manuel, Queen Hardison, Alison Swann, Sharon Miller, Faye Covington, John Maehen, and (Continued on Page 4)
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Griffith Performs ByPAULGILLESPIE Top 40 rock and roll includes some good listening, but sometimes you get the feeling that you've had a little too much sleaze and cynicism from it. You get the feeling that you'd like something beautiful for a change, something deep, inspiring... yet with room for something just a little bit crazy. One answer to that craving is a concert by Nancy Griffith, as in the one that went on April 21 at the Lankford mall. Labels given her material vary from "folk" to progressive country. At any rate, her act left no cause to add "boring" to the list. She opened the show with the Gordon Lightfoot classic, "Did She Mention My Name?," which she did with a clear, powerful voice that could grab your attention and not let go for an instant. Later came "Alabama Soft Spoken Blues," a deep, soothing work with guitar work reminiscent of Lightfoot or one of the more laid-back classics from the rock group "Yes." Another '60's classic, "Don't Think Twice" soon followed offering all the power and feeling of Bob Dylan at his prime. On the lighter side was "Cold Heart, Closed Mind" which she said had "punk" leanings . . . probably because of the jerky tempo and sheer energy she threw into it that made sitting still almost impossible. Also fun was her rendering of Mike Williams' "Witchita Falls," done in a bold, keen-edged guitarless solo from start to finish that left
the listener wondering what was next. Miss Griffith ordered songs .that stated personal feelings as well, along with comments to the audience that could make you wish you knew her personally. She introduced the song "When Your Heart Goes Out Flying" by commenting that probably "everyone has a hero," and that one of hers is Carolyn Hester, "one of the first folk singers to cross over from the beat generation." The song itself told
of Hester's gentleness and wisdom, and lovingly insisted that "You still shine, just like the first time I heard you ..." A personal warmth came through in "There's A Light Beyond These Woods" as well, as Miss Griffith sang of times that an old friend spent with her dreaming of all the great hopes they had for the future. The vocals here were soothing yet strong, giving a vivid sense of always holding on to the dream that you know won't be hopeless when its time comes.
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Couple Begins Graduate School By BRENDA COLEMAN On June 6, 1981 Kathy Lance and Gary Riley, two of Longwood's graduating physics majors, will be getting married. The unusual thing is that these two young people met here at Longwood, are graduating with the same major, and both have been accepted to Rensselarr Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York to begin graduate work this fall. Gary, a native of Honolulu, Hawaii, served in the US Air Force working in Severe Weather Forecasting for the Continental United States Department before coming to Longwood. "I had just gotten out of the Air Force and was looking for something to do. I saw a PBS presentation of "Key to the Universe" that centered on astrophysics. That subject really interested me a great deal so I decided to enroll in classes at Longwood. My family was in
Crewe at that time because my father, who was a retired Air Force veteran had gotten a job teaching at a local high school." Kathy stumbled into her major by accident also. "I did a report on biophysics in my physics class in high school. I really enjoyed researching for the report and decided that was what I wanted to major in in college. I wanted to go to a small school far away from my native state. I had received a brochure on Longwood College and I liked what I saw." Home for Kathy is Milford, New Jersey. Her physics concentration is in Pre-Medicine and Biophysics and she plans for at least her masters in biophysics involving muscle tissue at Rensselarr Polytechnic Institute. She has maintained a B+ average during her four years here and is a member of Lychnos, the mathematics and science honorary.
While at Ixmgwood, Gary was selected by the University of Chicago's Argonne National laboratory for a semester of research in its Student Research Participation Program. However, Gary has declined this opportunity in order to begin his research at RPI. Gary's physics concentration and research centers around the astrophysics area involving interstellar spectroscopy. He plans to get his Ph.D. He is a member of Lychnos, Phi Kappa Phi, and Pi Mu Epsilon, the mathematics honorary and has maintained an A- average in his academic work here at Longwood. Both are extremely happy with their career choices. Gary stated, "We'd like to see more intensity in the science programs here. Some of the courses are watered down. But we have the basics now and we will take it from there." Come June 6, they will be taking it from there together.
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Tuesday, April 28, 1961
Crosby, Holding, Harris, Dayton Win Awards From Sports Info Baseball and field hockey reaped the Lion's share of awards at the Longwood College Athletic Banquet Monday night. Baseball's John Crosby (RICHMOND) was named Male Athlete of the Year and Charles (Buddy) Bolding (BEDFORD) Male Coach of the Year. Field hockey star Julie Dayton (LAUREL, DE) was named Female Athlete of the Year and hockey coach Dr. Bette Harris (FISHERSVILLE) was chosen Female Coach of the Year. Crosby, a Lancer tri-captain the past two years, holds numerous national records in base-stealing. The all-time leading base thief in college baseball history (139 steals in 150 attempts), Crosby holds college division (NCAA II & III and NAIA) records for career steals (139), steals in the regular season (62) and steals in a game (8). The senior, a graduate of Armstrong High School, also has an overall GPA of 3.2. He batted .327 in his career at Longwood with 105 runs, 93 hits, 46 RBI's and 59 walks. Bolding led Longwood to a record of 21-12 through games of April 22 and has a career record of 56-35 in three years at the helm. He came to Longwood in 1978 inheriting a team that went 0-13 the year before and has since turned in seasons of 16-12 and 19-
11. Bolding was a highly successful high school coach at Stanton River in Bedford County before taking over as Longwood baseball coach., Dayton, a senior physical education major, was a standout athlete in both lacrosse (3 vears) and field hockey (4) years). An All-State player in Division I field hockey last fall she was named an Ail-American in Lacrosse in June, 1980 when she was one of 36 players picked for the national lacrosse squad. Dayton was unable to play lacrosse this spring because of a student teaching commitment. Dayton, an aggressive athlete who uses her quickness to good advantage, scored 53 goals in lacrosse last year and led the hockey team to an 11-7 mark with 14 goals. She ranks as one of Longwood's finest two-sport athletes ever and the college's first lacrosse Ail-American. Dr. Harris has built up the Longwood field hockey program since her arrival in 1979. The Lady Lancers were 5-9-2 the year before she came and 3-11-3 in her first year. Last fall the Harriscoached team turned in a 9-4 regular season record and qualified for the regional tournament, finishing with an 117 record overall. Harris had coached previously at Washington State University, James Madison and Sam Houston
State Univerdity. Also noted for her ability as a women's basketball official, Harris has twice officiated the AIAW Division I national championship contest, most recently this year. Over 200 athletes were
Phyllis Harriss (Lynchburg), the dean of Longwood coaches, has announced she will give up her duties as women's tennis coach after guiding the Lady Lancer netters for 19 years. Harriss-coached teams have compiled a record of 72-62-2 over the past 10 years. A graduate of Longwood and the University of Tennessee, Harriss had perhaps her best season in 1976-77 when the Lady Lancers finished 16-3-1. She released the following statement Friday afternoon: In the fall of 1977 I made a decision that came all too soon in 1981. That decision was to follow through with the, then freshman tennis players until they graduated. Coaching has been very rewarding in many ways. As I write this I think of all the young ladies that it has been my
pleasure to share the sport that I so dearly love. I have learned a great deal from this experience and I, hopefully, trust that the young ladies have also benefitted. To me tennis has always been a little different from other sports. Like life your parents cannot hold your hand forever — so I like to think that as a player walked onto the court, the coach let go and the player made all the decisions. Hopefully, they learned that hard work and preparation usually ended in satisfying results. Yes, I am going to miss the challenge and closeness of working with these young ladies, but nothing can erase the fond memories. To the new coach and future players — "keep swinging and THINK TENNIS!" After 19 years I feel that it is time to put the cover on coaching but not on the game.
Kanary Player Of The Week From Sports Info Pitcher Donna Kanary (Bumpass) hurled complete games in Ixmgwood's three fastpitch softball victories last week, with two shutouts to her credit. For her accomplishments, Kanary has been named Longwood College Player of the Week for the period April 17-24. Over the last six games, five of which Longwood (7-4) has won, Kanary has picked up credit for four wins and a save. In the five contests the sophomore hurler has struck out nine, allowed but 17 hits and just eight runs. "Her hard Fork has really paid off," said Coach Nanette Fisher of Kanary. "She works a lot on
her own and always gives 100 per cent in practice. Donna always seems to come through for us." Success is nothing new for Kanary who also playul field hockey for Longwood in the fall. The Louisa County High School graduate was an All-District performer during her prep days and was Louisa's MVP in softball in 1979. Also an outstanding student, Kanary was a member of the National Honor Society and graduated 13th out of a class of 220. She also won All-Regional honors in band. A member of Delta Psi Kappa and a physical education major, Donna is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kanary of Bumpass.
service to and support of athletics. Dr. Willett was guest speaker for the event. Overall, Longwood teams compiled a record of 121-110-1 in 1980411.
Lacrosse Wins State Title From Sports Info Aided by a goalie save from Janice Johnson, (DILLWYN) with just 12 seconds left to play, Longwood's women's lacrosse team defeated Bridgewater Saturday 6-5 to claim the VAIAW Division III Lacrosse Tournament championship. The tournament was held at Lynchburg College. Now 9-3-1, Longwood earned an automatic berth in the AIAW Division III National Tournament May 14-16 at Perm State University. Coach Jane Miller's team has now compiled a 9-1-1 mark against Division III teams this season. Longwood defeated Sweet Briar 4-2 and Lynchburg 6-4 Friday to set up Saturday's meeting with Bridgewater for the title. The Lady Lancers had a 6-5 lead" late in the game when Bridgewater was awarded a free shot at the goal. Johnson, going one-on-one with the Bridgewater
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recognized at the banquet and special awards were presented to retiring women's tennis coach Phyllis Harriss (19 years as head coach) and outgoing President Dr. Henry I. Willett, Jr., for their
player, knocked away the attempt to preserve the victory. Miller's team won Longwood's first ever state title in lacrosse with Saturday's win, and the coach expressed pride in her players. "I am really proud of our team and the way they conducted themselves both on and off the field," said the coach. "They were a real credit to Longwood College. We are probably the most poised and patient team in Division in. We don't have any flashy players or stars. Everyone contributes." Six players have been consistent scorers for Longwood, Chris Mayer (STONY BROOK, NY) has scored 33 goals, Mary King (VIRGINIA BEACH) has 15, Cindy Dropeski (WINTER HAVEN, FL) has 13, Jo Jacobs (STAFFORD) and Denise Snader (CHESTERFIELD) 10 and Betty Jo Casey (ANNANDALE) has nine. Longwood placed three players on the Division III All-
Tournament team as Snader and Dropeski were joined on the select group by Lome Garber (VIRGINIA BEACH). The AllVirginia teams, which will play in the South Tournament next week end, were also selected. Longwood senior Julie Dayton (LAUREL, DE), now playing for Piedmont Hub, was named to the Virginia I team. Making Virginia m were Snader and Johnson. Jacobs, Dropeski and Debbie Cosby (RICHMOND) were named to Virginia IV while Mary Milne (VIENNA), Garber and King received honorable mention. Miller confesses that she never expected Longwood to have the kind of season it has had. The Lady Lancers finished up with five consecutive victories. "Seven of our 12 starters are only playing lacrosse for the second year," Miller pointed out. "The team has by far exceeded my expectations. I think they even surprised themselves."
Sports Roundup Tues. and losing to RandolphMacon 8-1 Saturday. Gus Leal (ROCKVILLE, MD) won his match at No. 1 singles Saturday. The Lancers host VCU Friday before winding up the season at Roanoke next Wednesday.
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Men's Golf From Sports Info Longwood closed out its season in men's golf in record-breaking fashion Thursday afternoon as four golfers shot in the 70's at Longwood Golf Course to ring up a school record 297 and beat Randolph-Macon (319) and Newport News Apprentice (325). Finishing 10-2 in match play (best record and most wins ever), Coach Steve Nelson's team got a 71 from Tim White (RICHMOND), a 74 from Robert Boyd (CHASE CITY) and 76's from Todd Atkinson (CREWE) and Rick Currier (MILTON, PA). David Moore (DANVILLE) also broke 80 with a 79. White had an eagle on No. 3 (par-5, 459 yds.) while Currier eagled No. 6. Longwood had defeated Mary Washington earlier in the week 322-360 behind White's 74. The previous best record for Longwood had been a 7-5 in 1979.
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From Sports Info Coach Al Yoder's team lost a pair of matches last week falling 9-0 to strong UNC-Greensboro
From Sports Info Longwood's women's softball team won three of four games last week to bring its record to 7-4 as the Lady Lancers split with Virginia Tuesday losing the opener 8-5 but winning the nightcap 1-0 and took two from Eastern Mennonite 8-3 and 13-0 Wednesday. Longwood hosts Ferrum Wednesday, Averett Thursday and plays in the state tournament Friday and Saturday at Averett.
(Thursday). The Lancers took two from the Mount 9-5 and 12-6 with a 21-hit assault for the two contests. Ron Jones (BEDFORD) clouted a three-run homer in the seventh and Jim Thacker (BEDFORD) had two hits and two RBI's to back a complete game performance from David Mitchell (ROANOKE), now 8-5 in the opener. In the nightcap John Crosby (RICHMOND) stole four bases and collected three hits in four trips to pace Longwood's 23rd win of the season. Crosby now has stolen 47 bases in 53 attempts this season. Doug Toombs (CHASE CITY) had a double, a triple and three RBI's while Tim Kendrick (CALLANDS) also drove in three runs with a double.
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From Sports Info Longwood scored another first last week when Bryan Farrar (NEWPORT NEWS) and Pam Svoboda (OLDFIELD, NY) became the first longwood riders to qualify for the riding nationals Saturday through Monday at St. Lawrence College in Canton, New York. Farrar and Svoboda qualified on the basis of their performance in riding regionals last Tuesday.
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Baseball From Sports Info Longwood's 23-13 baseball team won four of six games last week, sweeping twin bills from Gallaudet (Tuesday) and Mount St. Marys (Sunday) but dropping single contests to Virginia (Monday) and Liberty Baptist
(Continued from Page 3) Mary Shields (reading the original poems of James Korb from Southside Virginia Community College). Teri Dunnivant, a Longwood alumni, also read; and Dr. Quentin Vest, a professor of English at Longwood, sang and played several of his compositions on guitar. Others who read their poems included: Melinda Smith and Grace Simpson from Prince Edward County High School, Joel Sweet from Hampden-Sydney College, Hood Frazier from Southside Virginia Community College, Kitty Stuart from Prince Edward Academy, and Dorothy Bass of Rice, Virginia.