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THE ROTUNDA VOLUME 77, NUMBER 7
SERVING THE LONGWOOD COMMUNITY SINCE
1920
NOVEMBER 19, 1997
Community Begins S.H.A.R.E . Sponsors Program Healing Process After On Travel Abroad Experiences Death Of Matt Weist By. APRIL MOORE Stag Writer
By: MELANIE BARKER Chief Copy Editor
Although many felt the loss of Matt Weist the afternoon of Tuesday, October 28, few felt it like the community on First Tabb. What began as a close community, turned into an even tighter family as the men and women of First Tabb began to cope with the loss of a friend. "Before it happened, we were all friends, but when he died, it brought us all closer because we were all feeling the same things. Now we're all a family. We all get along," said Brian Orgeron, friend of Weist's and First Tabb resident The strengthened bond on First Tabb was apparent in the actions of the residents. Kelly Stallsworth, long-time friend of Weist's, and Steve Stratton, First Tabb's R.A. put up a bulletin board outside of Weist's room the night of his death. By the next afternoon, the board had been covered with messages, poems, stickers, and small gifts for Weist. The paper was eventually taken home by Weist's family. The actions of First Tabb residents did not end there. Orgeron and Allen Caraher, also a friend of Weist's and First Tabb resident, collected money from Colonnades' residents in order to purchase flower arrangements for Weist's funeral. Residents also had Weist's two younger brothers stay in the dorm overnight to see how Weist Uved away from home.
Stratton also said that almost all of Fust Tabb found a way to Northern Virginia for the funeral Saturday, November 1. "The response was really touching, and it was evident that Matt made a real impact on the floor," said Heidi Stump, R-E.C. of the Colonnades. Weist's impact touched residents outside of First Tabb also. "He was a good listener, always there for you. Everyone liked him when he came to visit He lit the hall up," explained Genevieve Frederick, resident on Fourth South Ruffner. Supportive responses extended beyond First Tabb as well. Residents of South Tabb purchased roses and placed them on the doors of First Tabb residents. The roses were later moved and taped to Weist's door. The Student Government Association intends to place a plaque on the bench infront of Lankford in memory of Weist. There is also a scholarship in memory of Weist in the works. The Colonnades' Hall Council is currently raising money for the scholarship through the "Screw Your Roommate" dance. Three weeks after Weist's death, the First Tabb community continues to heal. With the memories of Weist and the bonds formed by an experience that no college student should have to deal with. Fust Tabb grows closer together. "We've become a lot tighter. A lot tighter. Everyone is just sticking with each other. We still have a place in our hearts that's missing. You expect to see his face, but he's just not here," said Caraher.
5 hare the World, a program about travel abroad experiences, was sponsored by SJHLAJtE, November 11 at 7:30 pJB, The program consisted of three speakers sharing lectures, pictures, and slides of personal abroad experiences. Clyde Jtefiy, « senior involved in die Honors Program, spoke about his adventures in Greece this past summer. He visited Greece for four weeks by participating in a class offered by Northern Arizona University. Berry also shared stories about backpacking through Europe. He commented on
the advantage of youth hostels that are like the United States' YMCAs. The prices for youth hostels range from about $3 in smaller towns to $20 in big cities such as Paris. Another advantage of staying at youth hostels is being able to meet new people. "Half the fun is meeting other college students like yourself," said Beery. The second speaker, Rais» #Simeryo8ki, talked about her experience of working with children in the hospitals in Ukraine. She spent three weeks of the summer using her knowledge in Therapeutic Recreation to* help brighten the days of lll chUdren. ^^^^^^ Czemerynski said, "1 had at dream to use my Therapeutic Recreation major to help vic-
tims in the hospital. I had a personal vow to my country to netp these victims." Reuben Rose, a sophomore, spoke about die time he spent in die Middle East this summer while visiting a friend in Israel. He showed slides of his visit to Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Israel,' and Egypt. Rose said, "You could definitely see the impact of the United Stale*." Many of tbe placet Rose visited have bees commercialized into tourist attractions. Icons such as Coca Cola, Pringles, and Marlboro cigarettes are popular in die MiddleEast. The presentations of the speakers offered information and appreciation of traveling abroad.
Students Learn To Ltee Leadership Skills To Empower Self And Community • By: DHTRA NANCE Assistant Editor
rhe 13th Annual Virginia Beach Leadership Conference was heM November 7, 8, and 9 at the Ramada Inn in Virginia Beach, Virginia The theme for this year's conference was Leadership: Self and Beyond. Over 70 students participated in this event and attended interactive presentations and workshops on better leadership skills. The conference was presented by the Office of Commuter Services and Leadership
Programs and was partially funded by a grant from Wallace's Bookstore. Mary Nacarlo, Assistant Director of Housing and Whitney Colegrove, a junior, opened the program with a presentation entitled "Piecing Your Life Together." In this program, each student was given a puzzle piece and asked to work together as a group in order to complete the puzzle. Susan Monahan, Coordinator of Leadership Programi, described this exercise by stating, "Each student represented a part of the puzzle. At the end of die conference the puzzle was
incomplete because some students did not participale or lost their puzzle piece. This exercise showed students mat everyone s input is important to making die group work Without the participation of every group member, an organization will remain an incomplete puzzle." After dinner, Dr. James Jordan, Professor of Anthropology, presented an extremely interest ing lecture on the life and leadership of Longwood'i patron saint Joan of Arc. His presentation included a slide show depicting
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