The Volume 75, Number 21
Longwood College -- Farmville, VA
April 18,1996
The Senior Challenge Is On Again By Donnie Hubert Rotunda Staff Attention all Spring and December 1996 graduates. The Senior Challenge is underway again and donations and pledges are being asked for by members of the Senior Class. The focus of the challenge is, ask seniors to donate money for Longwood College. Usually Joyce Coleburn, the Director of Annual Giving, oversees the allocation of the money. She is currently on maternity leave though and Paula Clay, of the Institutional Advancement office, is tem-
porarily heading the project. Money given either through donations or pledges can be allocated to a general fund that the college uses from time to time to fund projects. It can also be given to various departments such as the Athletic, Art, Music or any other academic location as well as fund scholarships. It can't be given to any clubs or organizations that currently receive money from the college though. This year the Senior Challenge is headed by Adam Rice, Chairman of the fund-raiser, Melissa Lee Bealafield, Publicity Chair, Kirsten
Ripperger, Correspondence Chair, and Greg Russ, Telefundraising Chair. The members involved in the challenge enlist the help of other seniors to ask their peers to donate money back to Longwood College to help maintain the upkeep of the school. This year the challenge is to beat the 32% participation involvement rate of the seniors last year. Rice said that the participation percentage is "set up as a precedence for each class to beat; not as a competition between classes, but to help raise money for the school." Students are asked to do-
Flag Flown for Dr. Dorrill By Heidi Hurt Rotunda Staff How would you like to have a United States flag flown over the U.S. Capitol in your honor? Phi Kappa Tau fraternity decided to do something a little different to recognize Longwood President, Dr. William Dorrill. A flag was flown for President Dorrill April 12. Phi Kappa Tau received the flag after it was flown. The certificate presented with the flag read, "This is to certify that the accompanying flag was flown over the United States Capitol on April 12, 1995, at the request of the Honorable Thomas C. Sawyer, Member of Congress. This flag will be presented to Dr. William F. Dorrill." Fraternity President Joe MacPhail presented the flag and certificate to Dr. Dorrill at a chapter meeting and again in Dorrill's office. "This was quite a surprise. I
nate money now or make a pledge to donate money after they graduate. If a student does this now, then they will not receive a call next year to donate money. Another way to donate money for the challenge is to sign over to the school the money remaining in the damage deposit that each student will receive when they graduate. Normally seniors are contacted by other seniors through conversations or by telephone. Rice said that Russ, Telefundraising Chair, conducted a tele-fund April 16-17 to contact seniors who were not spoken to about the challenge, including student teachers. According to Ripperger, Correspondence Chair, if a senior donates money to the college before he or she graduates, then they have the option to send three thank you certificates to anyone they choose such as a teacher, family member, or friend. The certificate is written in calligraphy and sent out by the Institutional Advancement office. According to Rice, seniors can keep donating or make a pledge
until two days before Spring Commencement. A plaque was purchased to be displayed in the hallway near the New Smoker that shows the participation percentage of seniors who helped contribute this year. The plaque will be presented to Dr. William Dorrill at graduation. Rice said that he hopes seniors do participate in this event because he hopes to show Dr. Dorrill how Longwood seniors have helped with the funding of the school. In the past, money generated by the Senior Challenge helped maintain the Career Center and Admissions among other departments. Also, when seniors in the past have donated or made their pledges this money was allocated to various clubs and academic departments, as well as the Library. The members of the Senior Challenge set up a table outside the Blackwell Dining Hall April 8-12 to seek donations or pledges from seniors. During Spring Weekend they will also have a booth set up on the Midway to seek further donations.
See Inside... Yoworjioiiioixsof LaiKaster~. page 2 Formsie* perforrnam^ pu^e 3 Phi Kappa Tau presents President William /•'. Dorrill with a flag flown over the United Slates Capital never knew you could do something like this. Thank you very much. . . it's touching," Dorrill said. MacPhail said, "We definitely wanted to do something different. We wanted to recognize Dr. Dorrill for his service to the college, and his commitment to higher education."
MacPhail along with Phi Kappa Tau's Vice-President. Jon Mulholland, and Risk Management/Hall Manager, Karl Roberts, presented the flag to Dorrill in his new Lancaster office. Congress Member Thomas C. Sawyer is also a member of the Phi Kappa Tau fraternity.
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The Staff's Stand on Practical Jokes
The Rotunda Longwood College Box 2901 Farmville, Virginia 23909
Founding Editor Helen Skillman 1920 Editorial Board
April Fool's Day has Longwood felt it would be the tradition of pranks. funny to decorate Joanie fun, and practical jokes. on the Stonie with blue The staff of The Rotunda ribbons in a similar manfeels that there are appro- ner to which CHI does priate jokes and ones that stating that CHI would be completely lack taste walking that night. True, it would have though. To name a highly inap- been interesting to see the propriate joke, is the one CHI members frantically played on the sacred Joan calling Dr. Trott and Dr. of Arc statue and CHI. Gussett, their sponsors, Without naming any and each other to see if names, a staff member of they did indeed walk that
night, and if someone had forgotten to announce this fact. And it must have received a good laugh to see unaware spectators come out to watch the unevent of CHI walk. However, to play a joke on CHI is almost the equivalent to playing a joke on other renowned spiritual leaders, such as God. It plain and simply is not done for the reason
of respect. The staff feels this was a highly distasteful, as well as disrespectful, joke on the part of CHI, Joan of Arc, and the sacred spirit of Longwood. Brenda Huffstutler Editor In Chief
What Do You Think of Lancaster? By Lisa Dimino Rotunda Staff
Editor In Chief Brenda Huffstutler General Manager Blythe Billingsley Chief Copy Editor Heidi Hurt Copy Editors Donnie Hubert Nicole Messenger Layout George Lanum HI Ad Managers Crickett Hayes Nicole Messenger Business Manager Jason Hanchey Advisor Jeffrey Dingeldein
Writers Beth Crispens Lisa Dimino Christy Hayes Donnie Hubert Heidi Hurt Nicole Messenger Heather Miller
Toni Hobbs; Sophomore "I think it makes a good impression of Longwood to prospective students."
To the Editor: In this day and age with sexual harassment and rape being such a big issue, I am appalled to see what happens on a college campus. I am writing in particular to what happens at the AXP bench outside of North Cunningham. Last Thursday at about 5:00 p.m., I was on my way to Lancaster to pay some parking tickets when I noticed a group of seven or eight males yelling and shouting at a group of females. At this time I didn't think anything of it and I went to pay my tickets, but when I returned I was stunned. As I made my way to Cunningham, this group of males continued to harass and shout at every group of females that passed by. When I walked by, and they were yelling at these ladies, I felt embarrassed to be a part of the barbaric, male race. After talking to a few females, I found out that these acts occur
*tfc Brooke McCann; Sophomore "I think the inside is too modern to fit the outside." often and that many women make it a point to avoid this corner by the AXP bench. Do these guys actually think that women enjoy this? Do other guys that pass by feel comfortable about tins either? As a fellow male, I'm angry about this because it's these acts that give all men a bad name. I am of firm belief that something should be done about this situation. Whether it's monitoring what takes place around the bench or removing the bench altogether, action should be taken. I hope that in the future, Longwood College officials will recognize and do something about the situation, or that those males that participate in these rituals wB see the error in their ways and stop doing it Either way, I dunk that a big apology is in order to all ladies on campus. Signed, Kevin Hester
Phyllis Mable; Vice President of Student Affaire "I think it is an asset and special for the college and students."
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Wessell; Freshman " "looks like me Discoverv I***- It's just missing the ball pit." l think
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Beyond SGA Meeting The April 9 Iron Gates By Heidi Hurt Rotunda Staff
Compiled by Donnie Hubert Rotunda Staff Across tfae nation for the week of April 12-18 A 7 year old girl died in Wyoming last week while attempting to break the record for the youngest pilot set last year by an 8 year old boy. She attempted to pilot a Cessna plane through a storm when it crashed, killing the pilot, the flight instructor, and the pilot's father. The pilot and her father were buried in Pescadero, California. The FAA is now looking into the situation and may possibly change the rules concerning the age of pilots. For all those interested in the latest developments happening in the social world, Madonna announced that she is four months pregnant She stated that the Efrther is her fitness trainer. Also in the news Prince Andrew and his wife Fergie have called it quits on their marriage. They were officially separated in 1992 and Andrew Is now asking for a divorce. Fergie stated that she is saddened by the news The Mad Cow Disease has struck England again. Several herds of cattle in Britain are infected with a strain of bacteria that causes sponge-like holes to develop within the brain. The disease hasn't struck the area since the mid-1980's, but recent deaths have contributed the disease as the cause. McDonald's has issued a statement that they will no longer buy beef from Britain iinti the issue is resolved. National Park Employment Students Wanted! Tour guide, instructor, lifeguard, hotel staff, firefighter + volunteer and government positions available at National Parks. Benefits + bonuses! For Outdoor Employment Program call:
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Special Orders of the Day Senior seminar member, Natalie Bale, requested $200 for supplies for Spring Weekend for the art students. The motion was made and passed.
Rob Postel presented his proposal of the 1996-1997 academic calendar. In this proposal, Postel moved the first day of classes to August 19. This allows the graduation date to be December 15. In Postel's calendar, the Spring semester would begin January 7.
Other Newsworthy Reports President's Report-Apple announced the Board of Visitors meeting Saturday, April 20 at 2:30 in the Lancaster Board Room.
The International Studies House was allocated $50 for the Holocaust trip along with the reallocation of $150 out of previous funds. The final day of allocations is April 15 and will be voted on April 16. A motion was made to hold an open forum concerning the December graduation issue Tuesday, April 16 at 1:00.
Career Center Celebrates Student Employment Week Career Center- - The Career Center's Work Experience Program celebrated National Student Employment Week April 1-6 with various activities. Daily drawings were held and prizes donated by the Alumni Office, Institutional Advancement, ARAMark and Longwood's printing services were given away during the week. Supervisors treated their student workers to luncheons, presented them with gifts and showed their appreciation in many different ways. The main event during the week was a Student Employee Appreciation Dinner held on Thursday, April 4, in the Rotunda Market. Approximately 110 students, staff and faculty were present to show appreciation to those students who work on campus and have made special contributions to the Work Experience Program during the year. Dr. William Dorrill, President of Longwood College, was guest speaker. Thirty-two students were recognized as Outstanding Student Employees. Michael Coleman, a senior English Major from Appomattox, was selected as Student Employee of the Year. Michael is employed by the Center for Visual Arts and will receive a cash award of $50 for his outstanding achievements. Chad Williams and Carrie Hogan, both from Gloucester, received mon-
etary awards also as first and second runners-up respectively. Chad is the Head Publicity coordinator for Intramurals and Campus Recreation and is a Senior majoring in Graphic Design. Carrie Hogan works for the Career Center and is an office assistant to the Work Experience Program Manager. She is a sophomore Anthropology major who is also working on a minor in English. Also, for the very first time this year, ^Supervisoro)'the Year was selected from those nominated by student employees. The recipient of this award was Elsie B. Angus, secretary for the Vice President of Student Affairs and the Dean of Students. Mrs. Angus divides her work day between two offices and manages to handle the work load and supervise her student employees effectively and efficiently. She received a special certificate in recognition of her outstanding service to the Work Experience Program. Frances Huddleston, Payroll officer, was recognized for her exceptional contribution to the Work Experience Program. She devotes many hours to receiving and checking time cards, data entry, assisting with tax forms, and phone calls to assure the Confined en Page 5
Forensics Showcase is a Success By Lisa Dimino Rotunda Staff five forenskat ors performed a variety of entertaining pieces on Thursday, April 11 in the Commonwealth Ballroom.. Carrie WesseD performed a storytelling piece entitled The Blob, by Jack Kent, which proved to be both humorous as well as mystifying. Richard SUat performed a moving Prose piece e n ti tie d A lex, the Ufe of a Child, by Frank Deford. His ability to feel the emotions in the characters truly touched the members of the audience. Christie McDanid livened tilings up when she performed an After Dinner Speech on Extreme Sports. Her speech was not only informative, but proved
to be very funny as well. Lisa Shores then performed a Poetry piece entitled Hubris, by Mary Stuart Hammond. Shores's piece came to life as she described the death of the character's brother. Finally, Lisa Dimino performed a Prose piece entitled, VUo Loves Geraldine, by Janice Eidus. This was the story of a woman who waited years for her true love to return to her. The talent shown by these performers was enjoyed by all those who attended. Their time and dedication this year have not gone unnoticed. The teams' travels have taken them to an International level. Their motto is appropriate: "Longwood College Forensics Society... Putting Farmville on the Map!" -
Congrats to the 199596 Pinnacle Inductees Pinnacle, a national honorary for juniors, seniors, and graduate students of non-traditional age, recognizes both academic performance and out-of-class accomplishments. Those chosen for membership have distinguished themselves as outstanding students, campus/community leaders, and role models committed to the betterment of our society. Longwood College is proud to announce the 1995096 recipients of this high honor. They include:
Jennifer D. Allman Victoria C. Butler Michelle Lynn Moore Dalton Marianna G. Dudley Frank Hundley Fulton, Jr. Linda Howerton Steven Kelly Kendall Chin Shawn C. Kim Gerard F. Lawson Sabrina Edmonds Martin Mary Frances Bell Nash Melanie Stanley Mitchell Melissa Daniels Newton Caroline A. O'Brien Elizabeth Neal Wilson Kim D. Yeatts
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YOURS.G.A. Student Government Association It has been the goal of the S.G.A. to make faculty evaluations public information to Longwood students. We have met many obstacles and this has never been accomplished. We have been working with the administration to introduce our own evaluation, but have not recieved permission as of yet. Other state supported schools, such as UVA and JMU make these evaluations public to their students. As it currently stands, faculty are expected to correct the problems stated in the evaluations by students. It is up to the faculty to meet this standard. If students had access to these evaluations faculty would not only have to correct their mistakes for themselves but they would have to correct their mistakes before the student body. Now is the time to hold faculty responsible to the students. Support your Student Government by boycotting faculty evaluations.
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Feature Earth Day Events for Health Series: the Town of Farmville Serious Dilemma: The third Annual Earthday events will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Longwood Center for the Visual Arts in the Town of Far m vi lie. This annual family event is free to the public and made possible through the donation of the time and talents of regional artists, musicians, and the directors of the Prince Edward county Recreation Department and regional YMCA.whowishtoshare their crafts and their concern for the environment with their community. Parents are encouraged to join in with their children in participating in Earth Day '96. The events begin at 10:30 a.m. with the following workshops and demonstration: Paper-making , Potters Wheel, hand building and whistle demonstrations, silk-screening of tshirts with Earth Day logo(bring your own t-shirt i, woodcarving
demonstration, charcoal and pastel stenciling, African mud cloth workshop, Ropeniaking,Plaster sandcasting, Popsicle log cabins, Baskets from natural materials, and Pinecone crafts. These workshops and demonstration will continue until 2:30 p.m. From 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., musicians Jon Gamer, Kevin Dunn, Spencer Hayden, Tray Eppes, Jim Schiller, and Dennis Fair will perform for visitors. In addition to these events, there wil be displays on the worldwide Earthwatch program, the Virginia Native Pant Society, and environmentally safe products. The first Earthday events was held m 1994 and was a part of Longwood College's yearlong programmatic focus on the environment This year the College received approval for an environmental studies program.
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Student Employment Week prompt payments of work experience earnings. Her hard work is greatly appreciated. There are approximately 800 students employed on campus who are working their way through school. They make major contributions to Longwood and define or discover their own talents and skills while learning the value of hard work. Student Employment Week has increased the awareness of the importance of student employment. Con-
gratulations to the winners as well as those students nominated for the awards. Take great pride in your efforts in preparing yourselves for tomorrow' s work force. Special thanks to those who participated in the activities, donated door prizes, served on selection committees and made other valuable contributions to make this week special to our students. Your support of the Work Experience Program is appreciated.
Community Achievement in the Arts Award The Membership Council of the Longwood Center for the Visual Arts announces the establishment of annual awards to individuals, businesses, and corporations for their contributions to the arts in the Farmville area. The first Awards presentation Ceremony will take place at the Center for the Visual Arts with a gala reception on Friday 19, 1996 at 6:00p.m. The first three recipients of the Achievement in Arts Award are:
Jacqueline Wall who will receive an award for her long commitment in teaching art to the youth of the Farmville area; Wintertree, of Farmville, for their commitment to the place of the arts in the community, as manifested through personal involvement and financial support; and First Virginia BankColonial, of Southside, for their Continued on Pafe 8
Smoking in Young Adults By Jonthan Heslep Guest Writer One of the most serious problems plaguing us as a society today is the problem of young adults smoking. By law in the state of Virginia, you cannot purchase tobacco products unless you are at least 18 years if age. This may be the law, but children under the age of 18 are constantly getting their hands on all tobacco products they can. Smoking has gained new life in the youth community the last couple of years because of the huge amount of advertising that is focused toward younger adults. If we as a society, want to see the next generation of people grow up to be around and become the future leaders of America, we must act now to stop this disservice that is happening to adolescence. To stop this problem we must go to the source, that is the stores that sell to underage youths, and the parents that don' t care enough to tell their children that smoking is harmful and an lead to serious health problems. Just in the past year, the Governor of Virginia, George Allen, helped pass
tougher laws o the selling and advertising of tobacco products in Virginia. Governor Allen, like many others in this state, have noticed the increase in younger smokers, and realizes that something must be done if we are going to save our children. This problem is a hard one to handle, but with the cooperation of the stores that sell these products, something can be done about it. It is crucial that all store clerks I.D. younger looking people, and refuse to sell to underage children just so they can make a quick sale. Society as a whole must try to educate parents on the effects of smoking, so they can in turn educate their children, to stop the problem before it starts. There must also be more education taught in the schools as well, in health classes we need to get the point across that smoking and using other tobacco products is unhealthy. One of the toughest aspects of fighting this problem is that Virginia is a tobacco growing state itself. Many farmers in the state make their living selling tobacco; they would be financially hurt if
all underage smoking was cut. So there seem to be two pulling forces in the state, one to stiffen the laws and stop the underage use, and one that is saying no more laws, leave it alone. A second problem in this fight is the youths feel that since they are young, nothing can hurt them - smoking will not hurt them. They are not realizing that it might not appear to hurt them now, but down the road could be many damaging effects to the human body. These include damage to the lungs, mouth, throat, heart, and intestines. Diseases such as cancer and heart disease are also contributed to through the use tobacco products. Finally, most younger adults think that smoking is cool, it makes them cool. Actually, it is the exact opposite. It is a nasty habit that has no positive benefits. It is going to be a tough fight, and surely an up hill battle. But if the parents, schools, store owners, and politicians get together, and act together, we as a whole can beat this problem so there may be a healthier future generation.
Longwood Equestrian Team By Taylor Gould Guest Writer The Longwood Equestrian Team offers horse enthusiasts the chance to learn how to ride and show at Intercollegiate events. The program at Longwood consists of the Longwood College Intercollegiate Equestrian Team and the Equestrian Club. The Intercollegiate Team is the oldest sport on campus at Longwood College and in 1991, went from being under the Athletic Department to becoming a Club Sport. Historically, the Team is well known across the nation for its preeminence in the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA). The IHSA was founded in 19647 and is a subsidiary of the
American Horse Shows Association (AHSA). The Team is in Region 4, Zone 7 of the IHSA and competes against 14 other schools in the region including UVA, Sweetbriar, Goucher College, and the University of Maryland. Region r is the toughest region in the nation in terms of competition. The IHSA offers riders of all Hunt-Seat Equitation backgrounds the opportunity to show at their skill level. The levels of all Hunt-Seat competition are as follows from highest to lowest: Open Equitation, Intermediate Equitation, Novice, Walk-TrotCanter, and finally Walk-Trot. The team competes in five to seven IHSA events each semester. At the beginning of each aca-
demic semester, those students who are interested in joining the Team tryout to indicate which skill level they will best ride in. Riding skills are accessed by the Teams' Professional Hunt-Seat Equitation Coach, Eleanor Leonard of Pamplin, Virginia. The Team practices daily at a twenty-three acre horse farm outside of Farmville. Team lessons are taught by the Coach. Each year the Team care leases horses for the Program. Some of these horses are owned by Team members, some are from the local community, and some are provided by the facility where the Team practices. The Team puts on fundraisers Continued Qn Page 8
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Perspectives A Review of Taming of the Shrew By Donnie Hubert Rotunda Staff The Longwood Theatre presented Shakespeare's comedy The Taming of the Shrew in the Jarman Auditorium April 11-13 at 8 p.m. It will be presented for Spring Weekend too, performing April 1820. Described as a bawdy comedy, the play tells the tale of Kate and Petruchio as they set out on a course of love and hate. The theatre itself is streamed with red banners and chandeliers, lending a presence from the early days of Shakespeare as it appeared then. The set itself is decorated with colorful buildings that are moved as need be in the play. This version of the play, adapted from the First Folio of Shakespeare-1623, written and introduced by Doug Moston, includes the use of a bookkeeper. Various roles (rolls) are printed on sheets of paper that the actors glance at from time to time to represent to the audience how the play was originally done. The actors also talk to the audience at key points to include them into the action on stage. The bookkeeper played an interesting diversion in the play. When the actors mistakenly played Continued from Page 4 throughout the year including auctions and schooling shows in the local region. The Team has also in the past volunteered their time and services to the Meherrin SPCA and The Equine Rescue League in Leesburg, Virginia. The Equestrian Club The Longwood Equestrian Team also offers Longwood Equestrian Club. The Club, unlike the Team does not compete in Intercollegiate, yet offers students and Faculty the ability to ride. The Club rides with the Team and is also coached. The Club was started in the Fall of 1993 and has been very successful. Most Club members after a semester or a year, join the Team. The main difference between the Team and the Club is cost. The Team costs $225 a semester, while the Club costs $150. The Equestrian Program at Longwood College is funded by the Student Government Association, and the dues above go to pay additional bills not funded by SGA, including Equine clin-
Doug Mosten, who led the Simkins lecture April 9, directed the play last Thursday before he had to go back to New York. their parts, Ada Nauman, who played the bookkeeper, would correct them. Her snappish temper was either mimicked by some of the actors such as Tosh Marks, who played Petruchio, or cowed at by characters such as Tranio, played by Graham Hackett. Erin Thomas, who plays Kate, performed superbly with a flair for the sly and shrewd young woman. Her performance in this play and The Heidi Chronicles shows much talent and the audience gave several applause ovations during the play to show their enjoyment for her part as Kate.
The audience also laughed and commended the efforts of some of the servants for their witty acting of their parts. Overall, the three hour play was well worth the time and effort each of the actors gave to their parts. Shakespeare's language and uses of dialect can be intricate and confusing at times, but the actors performed well and the audience responded to their acting. Even though some of the innuendoes were not understood by the audience, the whole play deserves a standing ovation and should be seen by all.
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Achievement in the Arts consistent contributions to a broad spectrum of artistic enterprises, among them the Hampden-Sydney Music Festival, Waterworks Players and art education at the I.nngw ood Center for the Visual Arts. Presenting the awards will be Hunter Watson of Davenport Associates, Sarah Terry of the Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce and Randy Edmonson of the Longwood Art Department The wine and hors d'oeuvres reception will be accompanied by the music of James and Terry Kkld. The award recognizes significant achievement in promoting the arts. Recipients have had an on-going impact in the community through their contributions to art education, program development and implementation, and community building. The first year's candidates were proposed by the Membership Council of the Center for the Visual Arts, hi the future, the Nominating Committee will consist of past recipients, Membership Council members, and other community representatives. Individuals, organizations, busi-
ics given by professionals in the IHSA and the AHSA. The Program has brought a lot of students to the College from Virginia and other states, as well as from overseas. As Jennifer Wagoner stated, 'The Team has allowed me the opportunity to compete and take riding seriously." Another student, Mirachelle
Canada, said, "After joining the Team, I have found a sense of friendship, fun, and a worthwhile experience that I feel I will remember long after my college years are over." Any students who are interested in the Program should contact the Admissions Office for more information and a complete Program brochure.
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Talking About Diversity: Mako Nakagawa By Heather Miller Rotunda Staff
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nesses, and corporations are invited to submit nominations and to help celebrate those who nurture the arts in the Farmville area. In establishing this award, it is the intention of the Membership Council of the Center to encourage increased participation, awareness, and broadbased support for excellence in the arts in our community. The award recognizes those who are involved and supportive of the visual, performing, and literary arts. As the Farmville community grows, the Council hopes that the visibility and appreciation for the arts will also grow, and acknowledge those individuals, businesses, and corporations who have been involved in sustaining the arts in this community. The Membership Council of the Center for the Visual Arts Ls made up of Center members who are interested in actively furthering the mission of the Longwood Center for the Visual Arts. The Center for the Visual Arts is a department of Longwood College dedicated to arts education
The most common symbol of peace and unity is the peace sign. Do you remember seeing this sign on Lankford mall a few weeks ago? Did you wonder what was happening? Mako Nakagawa spoke to members of the Longwood community about diversity and multiculturalism. Nakagawa enlightened the audience with her speech "Cooperative Pluralism: Unity Amidst Diversity." Nakagawa came to Longwood from Seattle where she is the president of Mako & Associates. She is a nationally acclaimed speaker on the subject of diversity and has also presented many workshops. Nakagawa is a former Multicultural specialist for the Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction and is responsible for creating
the Rainbow Multicultural curriculum for the Seattle public schools. Dr. Dorrill presented the opening remarks for the evening. He explained how Nakagawa's speech was apart of Longwood's year-long theme, "Defining a Nation: The Changing Faces of the United States." Prior to Nakagawa's speech, Abby Cooper, activities director for Students Advocating a Fearless Environment (SAFE) spoke about the significance of the date of the lecture. April 4 was National Day Without Violence. The day commemorated the 28th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. After brief remarks from Dr. Dorrill and Abby Cooper, Lonnie Calhoun, the director of Continued on Page If)
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Talking About Diversity
Students Advocating a Fearless Environment (SAFE) sponsored the National Day Without Violence, on the Anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr. 's slaying of April 4,1968. Multicultural Affairs, introduced She told the audience that we Nakagawa. Nakagawa captured must find a common ground, esthe audience's attention with her pecially since every alienated humor and personality from the person in our society drains our very start. society. Nakagawa started her talk by Nakagawa spoke on the impointing out to the audience the portance of diversity in the workimportance of realizing that ev- place and the classroom. She erybody has hopes, frustrations, told the audience that there will and dreams. be a time in the near future when Nakagawa emphasized that 1 in 3 people in the United States the bottom line is to understand will be a person of color. that every human being is just Nakagawa emphasized the that-a human being. She told the teacher's role. audience that we forget to talk "Teachers are more powerful and relate to each other as human in the classroom than any king is beings. in a kingdom," said Nakagawa. Nakagawa told the audience Nakagawa was well received that we must go beyond just eat- by the audience. ing each other's food. Nakagawa Mike Gravitt, a member of believes that multiculturalism is Longwood's Multicultural Adnot a problem to be solved, but a visory Committee and president key to the solution. of the Student Organization for Nakagawa told the audience Disability Awareness, said, that multicultural education starts "Mako emphasized to me the with the individual. As individu- importance of looking at people als we must start to look inside for who they are, not just what for our own biases and preju- they appear to be." dices. Individuals must have the After Nakagawa's lecture, a courage to not only look inside, reception was held in the Combut they must also have the cour- monwealth Ballroom. Followage to change. ing the lecture a peace sign made Nakagawa stressed that be- of lit candles was seen on the yond the individual, we are all lawn behind Lankford. SAFE interconnected. was responsible for the peace She said, "We are one, we are sign. one, we are one."
Friday, April 12 Panhellenic sponsored two bands to plav in celebration of Greek Week. Both Greek and nonGreek members came out to celebrate in the festivities tor the evening, with ARA sponsoring the picnic. This past weekend was also a chance for Longwood alumni to get together and celebrate old times, as well as discover the new renovations around campus.
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Go.fer,SoftbauPlayerSweep Weekly Honors BuHtSCh Bl^kS ScllOOl Goal ReCOrd
Koh, Ward Named Players of the Week Farmville, Va. — Sophomore gol fer Gary Koh and softbal 1 player Monica Ward have been named Lonewood College Men's and Women's Plavers of the Week for the week of March 31 - April 7 after turning in outstanding performances last week. Player of the Week is chosen by the Longwood sports information office. Koh fired a two-over par 7371—144 at the Pfeiffer/ Pine Needles Invitational in Pinehurst. N.C. to finish tied for second place in a field of more than 100 golfers. "Gary played exceptional golf except for two holes both days," said coach Steve Nelson. Koh bogeyed the fourth hole both days and double bogeyed the fifth hole both days, yet finished only two strokes off the lead.
after a disappointing 83-88—171 in his first meet at Elon College. Ward Uads Sweep of Crusaders In two home victories Thursday over Belmont Abbey, 2-1 and 4-3, Ward went 5-6 at the plate with a triple, a double and three RBI. The sophomore, who plays designated hitter and first base, also recorded her third stolen base in three attempts this season.
By Tom Galbraith
Farmville, V A—Longwood senior Natalie Buritsch broke a 10-year-old school record for career goals as the Lancers dropped a 14-8 decision Monday at Lynchburg and defeated Randolph-Macon 14-10 Wednesday at First Avenue Field. With four goals at Lynchburg and eight against R-MC, the co-caption from Pasadena, MD now has 197 goals for her career. SueGroffheld the record since 1986 with 188 career goals. "I am not only proud of Natalie for breaking the record, but sbe has really worked on her overall game," said Lancers coach Janet Grubbs. "She is a much better team player."
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other to seal the victory. Sophomore Lisa Kill ham collected fou r assists on the day. The 1-1 record for the week moves the Lancers to 6-4 overall
Welpott No-hits Lynchburg By Tom Galbraith
Gary Koh
Buritsch's performance did not overshadow a great performance by the Lancer defense in the second half of the Randolph-Macon game. After trailing 9-6 at the intermission, Longwood outscored the Yellow Jackets 8-1 in the second half to post the victory. "I don't know what really happened," Grubbs said. "But 1 am definitely going to ask the team." The Lancers defense stuffed any efforts by the R-MC attack. Meanwhile, the Lancers were mounting their comeback on the offensive end. Junior Emily Stone put the Lancers on top for good with a goal at 14:23. Freshman Laurie Hogan added two goals within two and a half minutes of each
The triple came in the bottom of the sixth inning in game one, driving in the winning run for the Lancers. Her double in the fourth inning of game two drove in two runs to put LC ahead 3-0. Lancer coach Glenda Grubbs said the entire team, along with Monica, is hitting the ball much better and making the plays to win ball games. For the season. Ward is third on the team in hitting at .295 (1861). She leads the team in doubles (5) and triples (2) and is second on the team in RBI with seven.
Longwood senior pitcher Emily Welpott did something no LC pitcher has done since 1989, she threw a seven-inning no-hitter, the no-hit, 1-0 victory is the first time a Longwood pitcher has accomplished the feat in seven innings since Cheryl Scharr no-hit Ferrum in 1989. Freshman Amy Morgan nohit West Virginia State earlier this year in a game called in five innings, and Kathy Brown had the same result in 1991 against Ferrum. "Emily just did a great job," coach Glenda Grubbs said. Welpott walked three batters and hit one with a pitch for
Lynchburg's only runners. Junior Shawna Donivan scored the only run of the game in the sixth inning. Donivan led off the inning with a single and stole second, she then scored on an error at first base as freshman Amy Dunaway attempted to sacrifice her to third. Lynchburg salvaged a split in game two posting 4-3 victory, scoring the winning run with two outs in the seventh inning. Sophomore Stephanie Heit took the loss for the Lancers. Wednesday the Lancers dropped a doubleheader 4-1,4-1 at St. Andrews, the 1 -3 record on the week moves the Lancers to 10-14 overall and 5-5 in the CarolinasVirginia Athletic Conference.
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ST. Andrews Takes 2 From Longwood In CV St. Andrews, the second place team in the Carolinas- Virginia Athletic conference baseball race, faced Longwood's top two pitchers Wednesday in a doubleheader at Lancer Stadium. The Knights, the top hitting team in the CVAC, took both ends of the league twin bill from the Lancer? ind 6-3. The doub' .leader, originally scheduled fr Tuesday, was moved to Wedn.sday because of a rain-oaked field. The Lancers and
Knights were also set to joust Thursday at 2:00 in Farmville. Longwood hosted Erskine for a single game Friday at 3:00, before hooking up with the Flying Fleet for two games Saturday. Lancer freshman Greg Edmonds, the week's CVAC Pitcher of the Week, and junior S(c\c Mozucha, the top pitcher in the league a week ago. battled gamely against St. Andrews Wednesday, but it wasn"t good
enough. Edmonds went five innings in the opener, allowing 10 hitsandfiveeamedruns. His record is 2-2 with the loss. Freshman Kevin Carter pitched the last two innings for LC. Tyrin Pickett had two hits with a triple and two RBI to pace the Knights in the opener. St. Andrews came in hitting .348 as a team and collected 12 hits. For Longwood, which also had 12 hits, Kevin Cox hit a solo homer
in the seventh inning, his seventh of the season. Scott Hueston, Shawn Torin, and Fred Stoots had two hits a piece for the Lancers. Hueston had four hits for the day to lead the way. He boosted his average to .432 for the season. The junior center fielder ranks near the top of the league in hitting. One Big Inning Stops Longwood In the second game. Mozucha
pitched well except for the sixth inning when the Knights bunched six of their nine hits for five runs and got a 3-run homer from Ian Hendricks. Several of St. Andrews safeties were of the "Texas League" variety. Mozucha was in control before the outburst, allowing just one run and three hits over the first five frames. He struck out nine and walked just one. His record stands at 4-3.