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LONGWOOD COLLEGE, FARMVILLE, VIRGINIA, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1972
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Dr. Willett Holds First Of Informal Gatherings ation, so D work doesn't transfer to Longwood."
Q - Is the Student Union going to sell tickets for the plays at the Mosque this year. - SLC A - Dragon (handler, Student Union Chairman, said that the' Mosque has raised the price of the tickets so the Student Union felt it would not be worth their while to handle the tickets. Not enough students take advantage of ther service for the Student Union to foot the additional cost. Q - When did the rule go into effect that waitresses couldn't go back for seconds. Our waitress told us of such a rule. DAC A - There is no rule that waitresses can not go back for seconds. Often they know before the meal that there will not be enough of something for seconds -especially at Birthday Dinners. Q - Can music or the radio be played at breakfast? AT A - As soon as the PA system is repaired there will be music at breakfast and probably other meals. Q - Why are employees in the dining hall allowed to smoke, especially at breakfast? JD A - F.mployees are allowed to smoke in the dining hall during their breaks because they have no place BlM to tike their breaks. These breaks often run parallel with our breakfast time.
News Briefs Peace Treaty The following Nine Points are those which were arrived at during negotiations between Presidential Advisor Henry Kissenger and the representatives of North Vietnam in secret conferences. Hanoi had announced that the peace agreement was to be signed on October 31; however, Mr. Kissenger stated that there were several points that he thought still needed smoothing out. At this moment, the treaty is still awaiting a signature. 1) The U. S. respects the independence, sovereignty, unity and territorial Integrity of Viet Nam as recognized by the 1954 Geneva agreements. 2) Twenty-four hours after the signing of the agreement a ceasefire will take effect throughout South Viet Nam. The U. S. will stop all its military activities and end the bombing and mining in North Viet Nam. Within 60 days there will be a total with(Continued on Page 6)
Dr. Willett answered questions brought up by students at the informal gathering.
By JANET LYNN TENNYSON The first of several informal meetings between Dr. Henry I. Willett and the students of Longwood College was held November 1 in the Cypress Room of South Cunningham. Some 60-70 students gathered to ask questions and talk personally with Dr. Willett, Dean Carolyn Wells and Dean Mary Heintz. Grade Estimates Mid-semester estimates was the first topic questioned with Dean Heintz saying, 'These are estimates of your progress to that point." Dean Wells added, 'All freshmen receive these grades, where upperclassmen receive only the grades where there is an estimate grade of D u
or F in a class." Also about grades, Dr. Willett said, "Currently there is a faculty committee studying all aspects of grades. Dr. Gussett is head of the committee and there are three changes under investigation." The committee is considering grading systems and the grade-point-average necessary to remain in coUege. On transferring grades from another institution, Dean Wells commented, ,:Say you received a B at one school; that is sent to Longwood but it is not used in computing your grade point average. The important thing is that the grade is placed on your record and stays on your transcript." Dr. Willett added, "A middle C is required for gradu-
Professor Evaluation Questions concerning the evaluation and dismissal of professors were also asked. Dean Wells said, "Primarily it is the department chairman's responsibility to see that professor is doing his job." Student evaluations and the use of the evaluation forms are encouraged by the college, especially for the new faculty members. Dr. Willett added, "The purpose of the evaluation is for teachers to improve themselves. If we felt Professor X wasn't what he should be, we would require the student evaluation to be sure." Dr. Willett went further on to say, "if this situation arises, go to the dean's office and say there is a problem. We want quality in our classroom." At Longwood, there is a policy where if the services of any assistant professor or above are no longer wanted, they must be given a oneyear termination notice. No Probation For Teachers There is a rumor around grad-
ing time every year about teachers being placed on probation for too many F's or A's, etc. Dr. Willett commented, "There is no such term as academic probation for teachers; we do check grade distribution of each professor. If we come up with a professor who fails three-quarters or hall the class, we know there is a problem." Concerning Longwood's reputation, Dr. Willett said, "Wo are fully accredited in Virginia and the bordering states would know us more than across the country. I know I am prejudiced, but in the teacher-training program our graduates get preference now we must develop other areas." Longwood's Purpose "Longwood College is a general purpose college where the majority of students do go into the teaching field. We used to be only a teacher's college, but not now," continued Dr. Willett, "large corporations are more and more sending representatives to Longwood to recruit." Dean Heintz said, "You may (Continued on Page 3)
Who's Who" Will Highlight Senior Capping-Convocation
By PAM WATSON The class of '73 will be honored this coming week when they are officially recognized as seniors at Senior Capping and Convocation. The senior's little sisters will cap them at a brief ceremony to be held Monday, November 13 at 7:30 p.m. in Jarman. After the ceremony, Dr. Willett will speak and announce the seniors that have been chosen for Who's Who in Colleges and Universities. A reception given by the Sophomore class will follow in the Gold Room. Convocation is an assembly of special recognition to the senior class and marks the official opening of the college. Due to the absence of the student teachers, the assembly is delayed until later in the falL Convocation will be held at 1 p.m. on November 14 in Jarman and all seniors are required to attend. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Dr. Samuel Procter, a professor of Afro-American and urban education in the graduate school at Rutgers University and pastor of Harlem's Abyssinian Baptist
Church, whose former minister was the late Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Proctor is orginally from Virginia and a graduate of Virginia Union University, Crozer Seminary, and Boston University, from where he earned a doctorate in ethics. He has served as president of Virginia Union University and North Carolina A & T State University and has held administrative positions with the Peace Corps, the National Council of Churches, the Office of Economic Opportunity, and the Institute for Services to Education. Proctor has traveled extensively, is a member of the trustee board at 4 colleges, and has been awarded honorary doctorate degrees at 8 colleges and universities. In 1966, he wrote a book entotled THE YOUNG NEGRO IN AMERICA, 1960-1980. The program will also feature the Madrigal Singers. Both assemblies will be open to the faculty and student body. The faculty are asked to attend convocation in formal academic attire and seniors are to wear caps and gowns.
Newly elected Freshman Commission plans activities for Class of '76
Freshman Elect Twelve Girls For This Year's Commission By SHARON CURLING man class. The freshman vote tor Kxcitement and surprise seem- 12 girls they feel will instill the ed to be the feelings of the newly ideals of the Y.W.C.A. and the elected Freshman Commission. spirit of Longwood in the FreshAccording to Laurie Christenson man class. The Commission prefrom Newport News, "I was ela- sents a skit at Christmas, deted! It's all going to be such corates the tree in the Rotunda, fun." conducts sings and sponsors a "I'm really excited. There are fund raising campaign for a so many things we have to do," needy organization. commented Becky Marsh from The other girls on the ComRichmond on her recent honor. mission are Annette Acker from "Surprised" ishowSueThackHarrisonburg, Val Kestner from er from ChurchviUe reacted Sweet Briar, Katie Loape from about her election. For Sue, "Promoting the Christmas Blacksburg, Sharon Mclntyre Spirit'' is going to be the most fun. from Hampton, Donna Moore The Freshman Commission is from Oakton, Margot Palazesi part of the Y.W.C.A. program. from Jacksonville, Fla., Ann The girls are nominated by the Summerville, Nan Turner from various religious groups on cam- Harrisonburg and Genie Wills pus, the Y.W.C.A., and the Fresh- from Lynchburg.
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Sorority Rush Ahh! It's that time of year again! The color of the fall leaves will be obscured by the colors that part of the student body will be sporting. Blue outfits, violet outfits, green and gold - girls dressed all alike. Yes, it's Sorority Rush, when sisterhood changes to sister frenzy, friends are expected become enemies and the final prize is the possession of a fellow student - body and soul. Sound extreme? Perhaps, but I think extreme measures may be needed to point out that sororities are not all they are made out to be. Not to the sorority members - they're already lost - but to those students who are contemplating taking the plunge. Sororities could be very fine organizations. They could provide the companionship that many girls really need - a feeling that's hard to develop in a normal residence situation where there is no binding «'lement. They could be very beneficial groups in the services they could offer to the college and community. They COULD be many things, but what are they really? Franklin Street, but that is il- brary, and slacks were NEVER Editor's Note: Sororities are petty little groups of once promlegal since there is no side- to be worn on front campus or The letter last week entitled ising students who are turned into mindless robots walk. There must be some way downtown. Until two years ago subservient to the will of the clique. They have "Academics" was not meant to to make that street available. liquior was not allowed in the as much of a bond of sisterhood between them as a be unsigned. The reminder for Just out of curiosity, where dormitory. This regulation has basketful of snakes. The only thing worse than our students to strive for academic does my $5 parking sucker fee yet to be passed on many camachievement was penned by CHI go? sororities in general is our sororities in particupuses. The most recent regulaof 1973, but somewhere between Anyway, back to Col. Abram's tion change was the open house lar. The whole process is symbolized very aptly the ROTUNDA office and the statement - the only people on extension, and a selfregulatory every year by Rush and yet it continues. Girls printing press, CHI was tempora- this campus for whom the park- curfew. Last spring East Caring plan works well are the peo- olina University was boycotting are expected to turn on roommates if they're in rily lost. ple who don't have cars. the town because THEY couldn't another sorority. Rumors fly back and forth about Gayle Nicholas get open house. Parking "dirty rushing," only to find out they were started Class of '73 But these changes are insigby another sorority. Suddenly, because of "Grand nificant when one makes that Dear Editor, Silence" or whatever, you can't talk to a classeveryone of the above mentioned If Col. Abrams considers that Changing mate who may be a close friend, because you may "the (parking) plan has been changes was recommended, studied, and passed by our STUDENT unfairly sway her to your group. Instead of standworking well," may I suggest Dear Editor, ing on their achievements and honest personalities that he park his car in the Re: the unsigned letter printed government; not the president to attract girls to them, the members work for Iler Gym parking lot instead of in last week's paper; perhaps and the deans, or the Board of Tabb Circle or whereever he Mystery Letter Writer, you have Visitors, but the STUDENTS. All weeks creating facades to fool other students into parks. That's about as far as been asleep since you came to of these administrators express thinking they're something they aren't. from Frazer to Lankford parking Longwood, for that is the only an opinion, and must pass final And what about the student who is foolish lot. True, I could park on the way you could have missed the approval on the rule changes, enough to make herself the object of all of this? street or in the cinderlot in front changes taking place on our cam- but they almost never invoke a She's pushed and pulled from one group to anof Frazer, but the street is al- pus. The list is too long to men- rule that has not been passed by other. She's told many things, but she isn't told ways full and the holes in the tion here, but perhaps these high- one of our boards. Radford Colabout the boredom with all of the requirements cinder lot are big enough to lights will jig your memory. lege was allowed, this fall, for the that settles in by the junior or senior year. She swallow my Toyota, let alone Start with the newspaper you're first time, to make rules that isn't told about the voting sessions where no one cover it with dust or mud de- holding in your hand. In 1947 directly affect the students living can remember a name or a face and where per- pending on the weather. So walk- it was little better than a small conditions. Colors may seem trite to you, sonalities don't weigh as heavily as what she can ing to Lankford is the only an- town society column. Everytime as Oktoberfest does to many. swer at present. And, yes, I a room change was made or a do to make the sorority more prominent on camPerhaps if you had gone to the pus A tip to rushees is that if you look like you're use my car EVERY DAY to go to boyfriend dumped, it was printed Oktoberfest skits you would have pnnr to make a name for yourself at Longwood, classes at Hampden-Sydney. in THE ROTUNDA. Now, let us review the changed heard Dragon Chandler give one (Please don't suggest that I use you'l probably have no trouble getting in, unless you the Longwood Car Pool -1 has- social regulations. Five years of the best explanations of green, have a personality like Medusa. sled with that for 3 years.) I ago dresses were required for red, and blue I've ever heard. Of course, there are exceptions, not in the so- tried parking beside Frazer on classes, Sunday dress for the li- The colors merely symbolize that you care about someone rorities, but in the girls in them. Some of them are else besides yourself. Reds and the real leaders, who come up with the most congreens work together because structive ideas on campus. But what good does it (Continued on Page 7) do them? They're looked down on by their "sisters" because they have other interests outsideof the sobiv PHOTOGRAPHY SPECIAL NOTE: EDITOR rority A sorority may feel that it is an exception. Gerry Sue Davis They each have their little service projects Lynne Pierce The Rev. Dr. Samuel Procneedy families, orphans, etc. Do they give, though, tor has been invited to speak CIRCULATION ASST. EDITOR at Convocation on November to be giving or because the national chapter reElaine Flippen Pam Watson quires if 14 at 1 p.m. and I would like Becky Turpin to encourage other students to Sororities are expensive, time consuming and BUSINESS attend. Dr. Proctor is a narestrictive. On some occasions, they have the teADVERTISING Chris Sharpc tionally known individual who merity to demand that sorority members should Leigh Pierce has often been praised for his give priority to sorority work over academic matPROOFREADERS Susan Trulove speaking talents. This campus ters, such as studying for a test the next day. It's Chris Bailor is not often fortunate enough ART ironic that, in an academic community, classes Sandy Walters to bring someone of his caliber Ginny Massy must bow to social whims. As good as their intenwho can also be of interest to J^ tions MAY be, they're known as party groups. the student body. If we fail to show our interest now, then the If you list their activities that students hear about, REPORTERS job of obtaining someone of they Include eating in the chapter rooms, candle Becky Nicholson, Belinda Brugh, Janet Tennyson, similar quality in the future lights and meetings on Wednesday nights, where a Debbie Bastek, Chris Bailor, Sandy Walters, Sharon will be almost impossible. An Curling, Barbora Radford, Jeannie England, Connie lot of planning goes on, but with no obvious results. hour spent on an entertaining Martin, Marlene Oliver, Betsy Nutter, Jean Tate. All rushees should think carefully before taking academic presentation will in Cindy Lysaght that final step. If you decide to make it, then work the long run benefit those who for change. Sororities CAN be useful members of LAY OUT — Emilie Easter, Barbara O'Brien, Mary attend much more than any Beattie, Susan Glasheen. the college, but if they keep up like this, they can other activity that could take Opinion* i-\cif.siil are ilmse .if ih<- weekly editorial Ixiaril and its colum(and should) perish. place during that period. MIUI lifl mil MHMlrill lefleet ||\. .f the -Indent INKI\ OI the LP administration LYNNE
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Lion In Winter" Rated
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YWCA To Present Abraham By QUENTIN VEST, Assistant Prof, of English "The Lion in Winter" played to packed houses last week in Jarman, and the delighted audiences rewarded the Longwood Players and Hampden - Sydney Jongleurs with standing ovations. Under Dr. Patton Lockwood's direction, Lee Tatum, Belinda Brugh, and Dave Clark headed a strong cast which had the advantage of working on an extraordinarily beautiful and effective set, designed by Mr. Dudley Sauve, a newcomer to the Department of Speech and Dramatic Arts. Bob Webber, Dawson Nash, Jeffree Hudson, and Stanley Kelsey played supporting roles.
Belinda Brugh In reviewing a play that meets with universal acclaim, one can afford the luxury of carping. Miss Brugh's Eleanor of Aquitainmust be said to have suffered from two inevitable comparisons - with Katherine Hepburn's virtuoso performance in the movie and with Miss Brugh's own astonishingly good work in "Medea" last spring. Her characterization of Eleanor struck me as a bit too heavy, lacking in the quality of ebullience desperately needed to make a woman capable of so many machinations and intrigues bearable. One must hasten to add that in the first place James Goldman is not Euripides and Eleanor is not Medea. In "The Lion in Winter," nothing really happens, no one changes. People run around the castle at Chinon plotting, hiding behind tapestries, and insulting each other, but everything ends essentially the same way it began. The character of Eleanor requires the ability to shift moods and expressions frequently, from conviviality to sarcasm to viciousness to sentimental moping, but Eleanor cannot be said to develop in the slightest, as does Medea. It is a question of suggesting a constant center behind the sudden divagations. One must also add, with even greater haste, that Miss Brugh is by far the best actress one has seen at Longwood, and that the majority of the audience appeared to find no fault with her.
Lee Tatum Mr. Tatum's Henry II also deserves more than flat praise. He pleased the crowd immensely, but I believe he narrowly failed to convince us of the king's ultimate seriousness regarding his hopes for peace. The GOAL beyond all these deals and wranglings seemed finally more a mat-
ter of sentimentality than of deep commitment - as indeed his attachment to Alais seemed more sentimental than passionate. But I wouldn't quibble thus if Mr. T a t u m' s performance hadn't been, on the whole, outstanding.
Cast Dave Clark's Richard was the most uniformly satisfactory performance, although of course his role required less range. Dawson Nash exuded the appropriate qualities of deceit and cunning as Geoffrey, and Miss Hudson, Mr. Webber, and Mr. Kelsey served well as Alais, King Philip, and Prince John. Actually, I believe all of my quarrel is with Mr. Goldman's play rather than with these fine players in this first-rate college production. Because the source of the caustic wit and all those clever insults (sometimes they were not so clever-merely obscene) in "The Lion in Winter" is, after all, a terribly degrading cynicism. Goldman asks us to rejoice in learning that his characters are morally no better than they should be. On stage with Eleanor of Aquitain and Henry II, an idealist would appear a sentimental fool, an unselfish character would be inconceivable. All of his people will do whatever is necessary to survive, but no one is allowed to ask whether survival is worth it at the going rates. In other words, Goldman writes as if realism equals cynicism. If you believe that strongly enough in America, you can make a lot of money writing plays or novels. Hell, you can run for public office. As a matter of fact, it disturbed this reviewer that the audience at times bought the sarcasm too eagerly Saturday night.
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S.U. Plans Activities For Pre-Registration
Fine Opening For Season
Eleanor of Aquitane (Belinda Brugh) comforts her son, Richard (Dave Clark).
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Brothers In Concert Nov. 15 fective Christian witnesses. The Abraham Brothers con"We are dead, yet we live" sist of five young men, includis the newest song composed and ing two sets of brothers. Don sung by the Abraham Brothers. and Gary Abraham not only sing This statement may seem con- the baritone and lead parts in the tradictory, but the Abraham group named after them, but they Brothers will be here onNovem- compose and arrange songs that ver 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the Gold will be performed by them on Room to explain exactly what Wednesday. Ed Finney sings the they mean. tenor part as his younger brothLast March the Abraham er, Bob, plays the paino. The Brothers were presented by the fifth member of the group, JohnYWCA for Religious Emphasis ny Matthews, is the drummer and Week and the response was so the newest addition to the " Brothpositive that the Y is bringing ers." them back for a repeat performThe Abraham Brothers are a ance. This time, however, the professional young gospel singBrothers have been working on ing group from Ohio who travel new songs, have released a new extensively throughout the East album, and feel they are more ef- Coast, particularly in Virginia. By BRENDA GRIFFIN
Informal Meeting (Continued from Page 1) go to any doctor in Farmville and obtain a prescription, and you do not have to notify anyone." She also suggested that it is a good idea to tell the infirmary in the event that the student has to go to Dr. Wells for some medicine. She added, "The hospital takes only emergencies and not routine checkups." A student raised the question of more deliveries of mail to student boxes. Dr. Willett said, "Realistically, there isn't any way to receive mail more than once a day. The post office in Farmville only receives one large mail delivery a day."
New Advising System "vVe have under investigation a new faculty advising system, but so much of it hasn't been worked out. It is a problem area, though," said Dr. Willett, concerning questions on advising. The college has no policy saying a student must declare a major, but there are problems when a student waits too long. "The college doesn't want to push you at all," added Dr. Willett. Concerning the standards of entrance to L. C., Dr. Willett commented, "Average College Boards are lower than years before, however, we admit only
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students we feel can be successful in college." Grades,past performance and the College Boards are aU used as criteria for entrance. "The College Boards are not the best predictors, however, two-thirds of the freshman class came from the top one-third of their high school," said Dr. Willett.
By BARBERA RADFORD and JANET LYNN TENNYSON The "Raspberries" and "Brooklyn Bridge" will be in concert in Jarman Auditorium on Friday, December 1. This is the first of several events sponsored by the Student Union for the week end of the week end of preregist ration. Tickets for the concert go on sale Monday, November 20, for $2.50 a person. The featured group is Raspberries who currently have a single hit entitled "Please Go All Way." The back up group which is Brooklyn Bridge are best known for their hit of several years ago called, "The Worst That Could Happen." A dance commemorating the holiday season will be held in the Gold Room of Lankford, on Saturday, December 2. The "Magic Reign" will be providing the music. Dress for the occasion will be semiforinal, where men are asked to wear suits and girls may wear long gowns. Tickets for the Christmas Dance will be $2.50 a couple and refreshments will be included. There are a limited number of tickets for the dance. At 1 p.m. and at the conclusion of the dance, the Snack Bar will reopen to serve an early morning breakfast. The cost will be 60 cents and all students are invited to the pancake breakfast. Lankford Building will also remain open until 4 a.m. that night. The pool and bowling area, however, will be closed. As in the past, the Student Union has purchased 25 tickets to plays presented at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. The Union will sponsor a trip every month. In November, students will be able to see CYRANO de BERGERAC; THE CHRISTMAS CAROL, based on Charles Dickens novel, in December; and other unannounced plays during the second semester. The tickets will cost $2.50 each, on the average, and transportation will be provided.
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Honoraries Become More Than Academic Distinction with the various honoraries, their purposes, and requirements (see corresponding story, page 6). H. C. President Debbie Chapman remarked, "It seems as though students are not aware that there are honoraries on campus. Because of this party we're making even more of an effort to do something — instead of having a symposium with poor attendance, we wanted the students to know the honoraries just aren't a bunch of 'eggheads'. " I lie College Archives reveal an 'evolutionary process" in academic honoraries at Longwood, some growing with the various fields, while others were abandoned along the way, including Sigma Pi Rho, the Honor Latin Society, the Monogram Club, which, according to the '66 - '67 college catalogue, releciii.il still has a nasty habit cognized "leadership and parof permeating the concept of ticipation in sports, its memacademic excellence. Although bership being limited to 25," individual ideas on the worth Alpha Kappa Gamma, an honor of honorary academic distinc- society which recognized outtion maj vary, certain undeniable standing leadership abilities, and advantages do accompany them, Pi Kappa Delta, a national honor society, Longwood's whether on record, in the job forensic Virginia Alpha Chapter having market, or in the eyes of the individual. And for those who been chartered in 1928. Many nd an honorary as a definite of the honoraries currently on plus, longwood has many worth campus are an outgrowth of these earlier societies. striving for. neral requirements for membership m any honorary soFreshmen Honorary ciety are based on scholarship, Alpha Lambda Delta is a naIce, and character. In addition to tii. era! qualifi- tional honorary society for freshcations, the student must exhi- men women with a minimal 3.5 bit an outstanding interest and cumulative average at the end of ability in her particular field the first semester or freshman ot interest. Representatives from year. Founded as a national orthe twelve academic honor so- ganization in 1926 at Purdue Uncieties on campus comprise iversity, the Longwood chapter is Honors Council (HC) which one of three in the state and was kfl to further the academic installed on November 7, 1966. atmosphere oj the campus, pro- Since then.the honorary has initivide an incentive for academics ated 163 members, and honorary achievement, recognize those memberships have been extended students who have achieved aca- to women faculty members and demic excellence, and coordi- members of the administration nate the activities of the honor after election by the student societies.'' members. Dr. Ruth Wilson, Dean of Students, is the advisor to New Activities District I of ALD, which includes all the states from New England Last Tuesday night the Honors south through Virginia, and Council sponsored a Halloween Washington D. C. Working priparty in the downstairs dining marily through correspondence, hall to help acquaint students it's her duty to help with any
By DEBBIE BASTEK "The academic and professional life of the College constitutes the main emphasis to which all other activities are secondary and contributory. It centers around the courses of Instruction offered in the various departments of the College. . . There are a number of honorary and professional sociewbich recognize excellence in various fields." While the Longwood Collge Catalogue gives the preceeding detion emphasizing that the primary purpose amongour many for attending college is to gain an academic education, students maj or maj not agree. And while our formal education should, theoretically, take up most of our time while in col, the image of the proverbial horn-rimmed, old-maid-intel-
problems chapters in District I may have. The purpose of ALD, as stated in their constitution, is "to promote intelligent living and a high standard of learning, and to encourage superior attainment among freshman women in institutions of higher learning." Founded in 1925, Alpha Psi Omega, a national dramatics organization, recognized outstanding dramatic achievement, the Longwood chapter sponsors a dramatics workshop every spring. As described in the '68 '69 Student Handbook, Alpha Psi Omega "provides an honor society for those doing a high standard of work in college theatre. The fraternity is not intended to take the place of a regular dramatic club, but as students qualify, they are rewarded by election to membership in this society." Delta Psi Kappa, a national professional physical education fraternity for women, recognizes and encourages. "Membership is limited to junior and senior physical education members who meet the chapter academic requirements.
Geist History Alpha Kappa Gamma also known as the "Joan Circle,.an honorary fraternity for leadership founded in 1926 at Longwood, was apparently the fourrunner of Geist, which is regarded as the principle honorary organization on campus. GEIST "recognizes young women in their junior and senior years who have compiled outstanding records in leadership, scholarship and service to the college community." In 1968, it was said of Geist, "This membership is a challenge and should be accepted as such - a challenge to constantly strive for these beliefs and ideals that will strengthen the individual member, the society itself, and the college community as a whole." In addition to sponsoring the annual Oktoberfest week end, Geist sponsors the bloodmobile drive in the spring and awards the Elizabeth B. Jackson scholarship to an outstanding student each spring.
Kappa Delta Pi, organized as the required grade average in a local honor society in 1918 literature, and who have suband affiliated with the national mitted "an appropriate paper on group 10 years later, is an honor a subject pertaining to literature society for students interested prior to initiation." The society m teaching. Membership is limi- sponsors programs on the study ted to juniors and seniors who of literature and related fields rank in the upper fifth of the during the year, and was responsible for the mock debate held student body. Established at Longwood on during mock election week this April 12, 1962, Kappa Omicran fall. Lynchnos Society, a local honPi, the national honor society orary in science and math, proin home economics, is described as aspiring to "further the in- motes interest and recognizes terests of home economics and achievement in those filds. Quato develop women with higher lified juniors and seniors majorideals of sane living, with a ing in biology, chemistry, general deeper appreciation for the sanc- science, pre-professional phytity of the home, with broader sics, and mathematics are eligisocial, and higher cultural and ble for membership. intellectual attainments". The Upperclassmen honorary requires a 3.0 average Recognized in home economics and a 2.5 academic average. Organized at Longwood in 1950, Pi Delta Episilon, "recognizes English Science students who have rendered valuOutstanding students in English able service on the staff of any were at one time invited to join of the three major publications," Beore Eh Thorn, a local honor the VIRGINIAN, the ROTUNDA, society. Lambda Iota Tau, an and the GYRE. The honorary international honor society for strives to "strengthen and supstudents of literature established port campus publications by at Longwood in March, 1967, bringing staff members together broadened the scope of the ear- on a common ground. Student lier local honorary. The society membership in the local chapter encourages scholastic excellence is open to juniors and seniors in the study of literature, both who have worked at least one English and foreign, and mem- year on the staff of any recognibership includes numerous zed publication. others benefits - LIT is a memPi Gamma Mu, recognizing ber of the Association of Col- those who have shown outstandlege Honor Societies, and as ing ability and interest in hissuch, its members entering fe- tory and the social sciences, was deral employment do so at a high- chartered at Longwood in 1924. er civil service rating than other Membership is comprised of college graduates. In addition, alumni, faculty, administrative members may use the free cri- officials of the college, and upticism service maintained by the perclassmen who have achieved society for literary works, un- a 3.0 in the social sciences dergraduate members may join after 20 hours of work in these the National Council of Teachers areas, and who hold a 2.5 cumuof English for lialf price, re- lative average. ceive the LIT annual journal The National Business Educawhich is "the only predominately tion fraternity, Pi Omega Pi, undergraduate periodical to be is also a member of the Associaaccorded the honor of being in- tion of College Honoraries, its dexed by Abstracts of English purpose being to create a fellowStudies," and, because LIT is an ship among teachers of business. international society, members Installed April 14, 1961, the honare given the opportunity to con- orary membership is limited to tact literature students in other business majors in teacher educountries having chapters. Mem- cation with a 3.0 major average, bership is open to junior or sen- and a 2.5 overall average. Pi ior English or Foreign language Omega Pi awards the POP book literature majors, who must have scholarship to a student annually.
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Popcorn Arrest Three students at William and Mary College were arrested for throwing popcorn out of their dorm windows. Someone on the street apparently believed that a bottle had been thrown and broken in the street. The police were called and the students were arrested. They were booked and held at $50.00 bond. According to one of the boys arrested, Thomas Puckett, there were only 12-20 pieces of popcorn thrown on the ground. Restriction of Students The University of Virginia Student Council asked the Board of Visitors to lift the proposed restrictions on future out of state students. The Board of Visitors had previously frozen the quota of out-of-state students entering within the next several years. The reason for the Board's decision is 'to insure the admission of qualified Virginia students." According to Council President Jim Hinaca, "There has always been a majority sentiment among students to maintain as high an out-of-state student ratio as possible." Marijuana Study Group A new group at Virginia Commonwealth University has been formed to study the present marijuana laws. The group is being headed by Roy Scherer, a student who is staying out of school this semester to devote his time to organizing the 350 member group. According to the group's literature, it believes that, "the normal use of marijuana by normal adults is relatively harmless," but pledges to "present the evidence on both sides." The group hopes to grow to over 10,000 members by January. Activists Involved According to a University of Michigan study, student activists, while small in number, are among the most intellectually involved and responsive students on campus. After studying two consecutive freshman classes at Michigan during their four year college careers, Gerald Gurin reported that "the great majority of students were fairly satisfied, if somewhat bland" about their four years at Michigan. Only a small minority were actively critical. Gurin found the relatively small number of activists "to be among the most intellectually involved, responsive and committed students on campus.
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Fencing Team Attends Wash. Match- Ties For Second
Opposition To Proposal Black graduate students at Cornell University in Ithaca, N. Y., have launched a statewide campaign to develop black community opposition to proposed legislation to distribute free herion to drug addicts. The students, who are in the graduate school of Business and Public Administration charge that herion programs and even methadone maintenance programs are designed to contain drug addiction in the black community rather than provide solutions to eliminating addiction. The students charge in a petition, that herion distribution and methadone maintenance programs serve as the tools for continuing political oppression of the black man.
Wednesday, November 8, 1972
The Hockey Team finished the season with a 5-2-1 record.
Denver Works Long And Hard To Have 78 Olympics By SANDY WALTERS For eight long years officials in Denver worked and planned to get the chance to have the 1976 Olympic Games to be held in their city. This would go along with the celebrations being held for the 100th birthday of the state and the 200th birthday of the United States. It was also hoped that the added attraction would bring fame and fortune to Colorado. In May 1970, the International Olympics Committee announced that Denver had won their bid to hold the '76 Games in their city. Most citizens were pleased. Twoand-a-half years later, on November 7 it is predicted that "Colorandans will vote to cut off further state expenditures for the Olympic Games, and thereby squelch Denver's chances of holding them.'' The change in attitude has come about because of concern for the environment in Colorado and the way in which the Games have and are being prepared for. Protect Our Mountain Environment, or POME, was the first grouptocry out. This group was against the choice of Evergreen for the site of numerous snow events. Evergreen is a small, unincorporated town west of Denver situated in the foothills. POME was concerned because of the lack of enough snow to support this type of activity and also because of the numerous roads and parking lots which would be necessary. After well-financed pressure by POME all of the snow events have been scheduled outside of Evergreen.
Another factor which has upset many Colorandans is the fact that the money involved keeps rising. At first the estimated cost was $7 million. That was changed to $14 million and recently has been revised again to $34 million. Petitions needed to get an antiOlympics initiative on the November 7 ballot were circulated by the Citizens for Colorado's Future group. Almost 78,000 signitures were obtained which was far above the amount needed. Many people are disappointed that the average citizen of Colorado has not been included in the four committees which are doing the planning and organizing for the Winter Games. There are 139 people on the four committees. Of these only six Chicanos, two Blacks and nine Women are present. The main occupation of the committee members is that of a banker. Sixteen are bank presidents and 30 are bank directors.
By JEAN TATE Several members of the Longwood Fencing Team attended a match on October 29 at the Washington, D.C., YMCA. Longwood Fencers Robin Fekety, Joyce Miller, and Brenda Jordan scored several victories at the amateur match sponsored by the Amateur Fencers League of America. The afternoon's competition began at 1 p.m., and in the first round Joyce was first in her pool and Robin was third in hers. Brenda scored many points although she was not able to move into the finals. Even though the match was essentially for beginners, the scale of skill levels was wide which made the competition interesting to all-beginners and more advanced fencers. Joyce and Robin tied for second
place in the final round. An indicator scale was used to break the tie putting Joyce in second position and Robin in third. The competition lasted approximately six hours with only a ten minute break between first and second rounds. On November 4 fencers from Longwood attended the Intercollegiate Open at the University of Maryland.
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LC Hockey Team Ties With Bridgewater By JEAN TATE The Longwood Varsity Hockey Team tied with the Bridgewater College Varsity Hockey Team in the final game of the season on November 1. The score was 1-1. The goal was made by Lucy Sale, left inner for the Longwood team. The second team defeated Bridgewater by a score of 1-0. Longwood player Jo Ann Tucker scored the goal. The first team finished the season with a 5-2-1 record. The second team's record was 5-3-0.
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News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) drawal from South Viet Nam of U. S. and allied troops and military personnel. No troops, military personnel, armaments, munitions or war material for the Provisional Revolutionary Government (Viet Cong) or the Saigon government will be reintroduced into South Viet Nam, except for replacement of war material worn out or damaged after the cease-fire, and then only on a piece-for-piece basis. The U. S. will not continue its military involvement or intervene in the "internal affairs" of South Viet Nam. 3) All captured and detained personnel of the parties will be returned simultaneously with the U. S. troop withdrawal - that is, within 60 days. 4) The South Vietnamese people will decide their own political future through "genuinely free and democartic general elections under international supervision." The U. S. will not impose a "pro-American regime in Saigon" or commit itself to "any personality or political tendency." General elections will be organized by an administrative organization called the National Council of National Reconciliation and Concord, composed of three equal segments (the Saigon government, the P.R.G. and neutralist groups). Saigon and the P.R.G. will hold talks to reduce and demobilize their forces and "sign an agreement on the internal matters of South Viet Nam" - if possible, within three months after the cease-fire. The National Council will "promote the implementation" of their agreements. 5) "The reunification of Viet Nam shall be carried out step by step through peaceful means." 6) To supervise the agreement, a four-party military commission (consisting of North Viet Nam, the U.S., the P.R.G. and the Saigon government), and a joint military commission of the P.R.G. and the Saigon government will be formed, as well as an international commission of control. An international guarantee conference on Viet Nan will be convened within 30 days of the signing of the agreement. 7) All four parties will strictly respect the Cambodian and Laotian people's "fundamental national rights as recognized by the 1954 Geneva agreements on Laos" -that is, their independence, sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity. They will also respect the neutrality of Cambodia and Laos. Foreign countries will put an end to all military activities in Cambodia and Laos, and will "totally withdraw" and refrain from reintroducing arms. 8) The ending of the war "will create conditions for establishing a new, equal and mutually beneficial relationship" between North Viet Nam and the U.S. The U.S. will contribute "to healing the wounds of war and to reconstruction in North Viet Nam and throughout Indochina." 9) The agreement will come into force as of its signing.
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Legislative Board Reviews Publication Board Changes By BECKY NICHOLSON The Legislative Board listened to lively discussions last week concerning major changes in the Publication Board's Constitution. The major feature of the revised Constitution was to give Publication Board autonomous power equal to that of any other Board on campus. The reason behind the change was to protect Publication Board in the future from a Legislative Board that was not as open minded as the present one. At the present time it is a committee under Legislative Board, and its policies are subject to the approval of members of Legislative Board. Other Changes The members of Publication Board will consist of the editorsin-chief, business managers, and faculty advisors of the three publications on campus. Also, one faculty member and four student members (one from each class) will be elected at large to serve on the Board. Each student member of Publications Board, except the Chairman, will have one vote, faculty advisors and the faculty member at large shall have one vote on policies concerning the Board. It was generally agreed upon by Legislative Board members that Publications Board should have the right to decide its own policies without being subject to approval by another Board. However, several Board members were leery of the section of the constitution which gave faculty members a vote on issues presented by Publications Board. Debbie Chapman felt that one faculty member voting was adequate since it was the students who work on the publications, and they should therefore be entitled to vote. Debbie saw no advantage in having the advisors vote. Other opinions offered were also concerned with the reasons behind giving numerous faculty members the right to vote on the Board. Lynn Pierce, a member of Publications Board, explained to the Legislative Board that faculty members play an integral part on publications on campus. Speaking as editor of THE ROTUNDA, Lynne said, "I have many faculty members who write articles for the paper." Debbie Chapman retorted that faculty members who wrote constantly for the paper should be noted in THE ROTUNDA. It was brought out in the discussion that faculty advisors deal with contracts for the various publications, and in that capacity he does play an integral part. In response to this it was pointed out that Tim Brown, for example, handles contracts for the Student Union, but he does not have a vote in Student Union policies. After a long debate the Publications Board members decided to take the opinions offered by
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Legislative Board back to their Board for further discussion. Results from their Board will be discussed this week at the Legislative Board meeting.
Elections Committee The Elections Committee also reviewed its constitution and asked for Board approval last week. The revision was to schedule class elections, both major and Judicial Board The Judicial Board wanted ap- minor elections, before Christproval from the Board concern- mas vacation. Freshmen will only ing its requirements for quorum. receive a fraction of the vote The Judicial Board must have a since they are relatively new at three-fourths quorum before it Longwood, and they are usually can function. If half of its mem- the largest class which means bers, for example, were dis- they could sway the vote considqualified, the Judicial Board erably. Transfer students must would be helpless since it has no be at Longwood for a semester alternate members. Sandy Oli- before running for an office since ver, Chairman of Judicial Board, they are not familiar with all of asked that Legislative Board the school policies. Students can now request to run members be next in line to serve for an office without having to on the Board or Review Com collect a list of students' names mittee in absence of the reon their petitions. Also, each quired quorum. Top ranking Legislative Board members to serve class should elect two members would follow in the order of Vice- to serve on the elections comChairman, Chairman of Orienta- mittee. Freshmen representation, Corresponding Secretary, tives to the committee must be Treasurer, and Recording Sec- elected by November 1. These retary. This proposal was passed revisions were approved by the Board. by the Legislative Board.
Dr. Willett Discusses Range Of Campus Problems told the freshmen on job availability, Dr. Willett assured the students that "over 90% of last year's graduates found jobs." Those that did not find them had most likely been offered positions, but had turned them down due to the location of the school and other reasons. Breaking the graduates down into majors: 100% of the math majors, 95% of the elementary majors, 82% of the English majors and 70% of the history majors found jobs. Because teachers are not in the demand they once were, Willett suggested certification in another area besides the major. Another encouraging remark by Willett is that of all the Virginia colleges, Longwood has the highest percentage of graduates Open House to get teaching jobs. The reason Willett said he was "gener- for this being that several school ally pleased with the response systems look to Longwood first in the changes of visitation and to fill their needs. Dr. Willett announced that open housing." He did add that beginning on the weekend of Longwood is going to take the Hampden-Sydney's homecoming new certification requirements and cut down on what Longwood was not such a good idea. Willett also touched on the sub- requires. There are going to be ject of campus lighting, assuring some major changes made to the students that something is be- make Longwood more attractive ing done and that very soon more to those not going into the teachlights will be installed on campus. ing profession. One of the places where more Recruiting lights will be added is in the vi"Students represent the best cinity of Curry-Frazer. potential force," Dr. Willett statAlcohol Rules ed, concerning the recruitment of Moving on to the subject of college freshmen. He encouraged alcohol, Dr. Willett reminded the the students to tell their high students that the alcohol rules school friendsabout Longwood, to followed by Longwood are those invite them for a visit and to urge set up by the state. Until age 21, attendance at the College Night the only thing that can legally programs in their area. He also be consumed is 3.2 beer. Wines noted that in keeping tuition down, and hard liquors cannot be con- all students have a "vested insumed until age 21. If the laws terest in seeing the dorms are broken on campus, problems filled." Dr. Willett closed the meeting can arise with the ABC Stores and the national sororities. Be- by suggesting students read their cause the State Legislature will Daily Bulletins and by inviting the be voting again on whether to students to participate in the let 18 year olds buy alcohol, Wil- talk sessions to be held in the lett warned against violations on dorm lounges between members of the administration and stuthe college campus. dents. These sessions will be for Job Availability the students to ask questions, Telling the sophomores and criticize, comment, suggest or juniors basically what he had just plain talk. By SHARON CURLING "I feel that the greatest problem we have is the problem of security," asserted Dr. Willett at the recent meeting of the Sophomore and Junior classes which took place Monday, October 29. This statement was made in connection with the two assaults that took place on campus last week. According to Dr. Willett, one of these took place in the Curry-Frazer parking lot and the other took place in a dorm lounge. Dr. Willett requested that the students challenge all those people roaming the halls, that they do not know, as to what their business is. Willett pleaded with the students to report things as they happen and not to wait.
The Honors Council Halloween Party proved to be a great success.
Halloween Party Attracts Students To LC Honoraries By JEAN TATE The Halloween party in the downstairs dining hall on Halloween night which was sponsored by the Honors Council, was distinguished with the presence of Longwood students disguished as ghosts, witches, pumpkins, and even a hunchback. There were free Cokes, free food, musical chairs, and games to test your skill at shooting out candles with a water gun, dropping pennies into a shot glass under water, and tossing rings at a post. The purpose of the affair was to acquaint students with the requirements and aims of the honorary organizations on campus as well as to provide relaxation and entertainment. It is hoped by the Council that many students will rid themselves of the preconceived notion that being eligible for membership in any of the honoraries is almost impossible. Students were encouraged to acquaint themselves with any of the honorary societies that interest them and find out what the eligibility requirements are.
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Wayne Meshejian To Speak For Lynchos In Jeffers By JANET LYNN TENNYSON Mr. Wayne K. Meshejian, faculty member of the Science Department of Longwood College, will be speaking in Jeffers Auditorium on Thursday, November 9. The lecture, sponsored by Lynchos, will begin at 1 p.m. The title for the speech is "Multivariant Regressional Analysis Using Least Square Curve Fitting." The subject, according to Mr. Meshejian, "is a way of taking certain data and coming up with an equation for a curve of that data." The lecture will have basically two parts deriving the theory and then how it is applied. Mr. Meshejian is currently Assistant Professor of Physics at Longwood. He received his B.S. from Samford University and a M.S. from Virginia Polytechnic Institute.
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Letters Express Student Views On Various Issues (Continued from Page 2) they are friends and enjoy the work. Blue and white spirit is as simple as helping a freshman to class on the first day. Not everyone has to wear the costumes, uniforms, etc. to be blue. It is simply a matter of thinking about someone else first. If Longwood is producing outdated teachers, tomeonp is at fault. Is it the student or professor? Probably both. Perhaps, Mystery Letter Writer, if you have a concrete suggestion to make, you could turn it in to Drs. Black well, Wells, or Gussett. They are always willing to listen to suggestions and comments. As for marijuana, it is illegal. It is a federal offense to be in possession of this weed. Nowhere in the U. S. Constitution does it say that college administrations have the right to pass laws that directly oppose state, federal, or county laws. Longwood will be laughed at, •MI+ ll.r* in no way undermines its existence. Think about it Mystery Letter Writer, id Longwood's being laughed at what you're concerned about? Or are you afraid that you are being ridiculed? Barbera Radford
Pro Longwood Dear Editor, I write this in reference to the letter from the young lady who refused to sign her name, "for obvious reasons." Yes, today's freshman class of 1976 is new, sophisticated, and even at times a little surprising. They are a vast realm of knowledge and experience. They want to experiment and they have experimented; probably in greater depth than I would ever have dreamed as a freshman. However, I must disagree with her letter. I believe Longwood has caught up with the times and her freshman are helping to do so. I don't remember anyone having her arm twisted to participate in Oktoberfest. Nor is Chi walk a required activity. For those Sophomores who were forced to sling paint with the freshmen, I apologize. And if you disagree, consider this: why was Jarman filled to capacity both nights of Oktoberfest and why were the midway and watershow so crowded that one could hardly see everything? Apparently someone does enjoy the triteness of class spirit. I know of no other college on the Eastern shore that can actually say it shares a sisterhood. In this bond there is genuine compassion as well as honest sharing and openness. These elements are basic needs for everyone; not just freshmen, sophomores, One HOUR
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juniors, or even seniors. They are human qualities needed for survival. Granted, we are not all alike and criticism keeps us on our toes. But let's not criticize simply because we do not understand. As for academics, bring your complaints out in the open. Expose your ideas, as this is the only way they can be considered. Let's be honest with ourselves as well as each other. This letter isn't meant as attack or defense. It is merely a wish to express my appreciation to Longwood and what she has fulfilled for me. Respectfully, Susie Hicks
Louis Kahn Dear Editor: On Tuesday, October 24, 1972, Professor Louis I. Kahn, today's foremost American architect, participated in the Visiting Scholar Series by presenting a talk on art — and, more specifically, architecture. This letter is not a critical analysis of that lecture, but a defense of the Longwood students who attended it. It was noted afterwards by a member of our faculty that the program was quite enlightening for the small congregation of professors attending - which is all well and good. However, this particular professor then inferred that perhaps Professor Kahn should not have been brought to this campus since a majority of the students failed to grasp the depth of his ideas. At this time, I am going to ignore the injustice and the definite insult to our intelligence which this remark illustrates, realizing that such comments usually result from a type of ignorance and bias which can seldom be altered — no matter what the facts may be. Besides, after three years at Longwood, I have grown accustomed to hearing such statements. Instead, I am going to concentrate on an even more crucial matter - the value of the Visiting Scholar Series and its influence on the students of Longwood. Am I mistaken, or is the purpose of a visiting scholar only to provide the student with a conglomeration of data, facts, and dates that the latter already knows? If it is, then please forgive me. Somewhere along the way I was led to believe that the import of the series lay in supplying the students with ideas, concepts, and abstractions that would spark creative thought and question. I had always believed that the Series was originated to provide the students with a challenge - with new and unprecedented material - in order to stimulate them into some sort of intellectual involvement. I must remind those dubious members of the faculty that even the great teacher and philosopher Socrates emphasized his own lack of knowledge and dedicated his life to its discovery. How can anyone expect more from the students of Longwood College - or from himself? Please faculty and administration continue to present us with a challenge by providing Longwood with reputed scholars from a host of varying fields and with an assortment of thought - provoking material. Don't allow your students to stagnate in a pool of already comprehended knowledge. Give us something different and exciting to think about we get so tired of repeating
our multiplication tables! Sincerely, Charlotte Fugett Class '74
Grading Dear Editor, It is common knowledge that grades have always been a very important factor in the eyes of students. And I am sure that at one time or another, we as Longwood students have received a grade that we have considered unfair. It wasn't until the other day that I was made aware of the situation from a TEACHER'S point of view. I was shocked and astounded to find out that our professors are ranked as "easy" or "hard" by our administration. If they are too easy, they are discreetly told to tighten up on those grades. If they are hard, they are responsible for upholding the standards of Longwood. If a professor has a class in which everyone does average or above work, doesn't this say something about the student's abilities and not the teacher's inabilities? Why must a teacher flunk a certain amount of students? Why must they be forced to give any curve range of grades at all? We pay to take these classes, and I would hate to think that I am being flunked from a course, not because the teacher feels I am doing "F" work, but that he or she must have a certain quota or sheAe will be in trouble. This policy also applies to the distribution of A's, B's, C's, and D's. I know of a few cases in which teachers have been repremanded because his/her grades were too HIGH! I don't think that anyone, with the exception of the teacher and the students, should be concerned with this. A student should get the fair grade she deserves and not be punished because she must be a part of this "grade curve." We are so often treated as very young, incapable adolescents at Longwood, and it is very disappointing to find yet another example of this ceaseless control. Deborah K. Smith
Needs Letters Dear Editor, My name is Robert L. Bronson, and I am presently serving time in the Ohio Penitentiary System at London, Ohio. I am doing fairly well except that I have no one with which to correspond. As you might guess it is quite lonely for me. I was hoping that perhaps you could print my letter in your newspaper in the hope that some of the students would wish to write to me. You would be doing me a great service and you have my heartfelt thanks. My address is Robert L. Bronson, Box 69 #128939, London, Ohio 43140. Respectfully yours, Robert L. Bronson
Last Letter Editor's Note: The story on Dr. Berkis' letter and his award for it was run simply to inform the student body that a professor had been recognized by an outside organization for an activity not connected with Longwood. It was not run for people to sit in judgement of Dr. Berkis or his ideas as to whether either is right or wrong.
I have let this battle rage back and forth for five weeks now because ROTUNDA policy is to print all letters whether their opinions are agreed with or not. However, the debate has now turned from the merits of the letter to personal attacks on Dr. Berkis and personal bickering between the people who have written letters. The letters have not only ceased to be informative, but a small group of people have turned the ROTUNDA into their own personal arena for fighting over theories which have no yes or no answer. As anyone trained in parliamentary procedure will tell you, when debate becomes redundant, you cut it off. As anyone with common sense must know, when opinions become offensive and uncalled for you cut them off too. In line with this, the ROTUNDA will not print any more letters dealing with Dr. Berkis, bis letter or the letters written by anyone who has commented on them. This moratorium is unfortunate; however, considering the attitudes that have been expressed here lately, I feel it is necessary. LP
My Dear Mr. Hardy: My response to your recent reply to mine re: Mr„ Berkis in THE ROTUNDA is not motivated by a desire to recognize your possible literary genius or your syllogistic style, what there may be of it. But, fancy yourself, a Nixon Apple Pie flag waver, screaming about guilt by association when your mentor, the Chief Executive of these United States, has shown himself to be a grand master in the art. Let us get to the point. Guilt by association in the McCarthy era was the social sin of the time because it condemned individuals who were involuntarily or unknowingly associated with "subversive" causes, or causes deemed "inimical" to the best interests of the U. S. Owen Lattimore, for example, had no design to subvert this country; yet, he was accused of this by his affiliation with PACIFIC AFFAIRS and the Institute of Pacific Relations. If you simply reread your history, Mr. Hardy, you might understand more clearly the meaning of the phrase "Guilty by association." Certainly, the likeof Mr. Berkis have a right to associate with whomever they wish, free of coercion and intimidation. That is JUST the point. Mr. Berkis has chosen to attach himself, knowingly and willingly with American extremist groups, groups which pride themselves in parading their own brand of "Americanism." It is their right, to a limit, and were it not for these groups, political endeavors might become a bit dulled. It is not through the guilt association technique that I wish to castigate Mr. Berkis. It is a result of his continued willingness to associate with organizations whose philosophy and mode of endeavor have been shunned by more objective and levelheaded political scientists, people who wish to avoid polemic in their work, that he needs scrutiny. Besides his methods of discourse and organizational affiliation, Mr. Berkis* unqualified statements on the American economic system as it being the
"noblest," magical, bringing the "greatest good to the greatest number," most basic of ALL human rights," (emphasis mine) ad nauseum, are deterministic, polemical, and inimical to sane academic discussion. He apparently has failed to see events such as the various US depressions as anything but mere "shortcomings." Lockheed's failure, Penn Central's failure, the current economic slump, the current plight of Seattle, Washington, are not good advertisements for his statement that "... American business has not failed." At best, his credibility in this area is dubious. Academic work does not refer to intellectual snobbery, but merely a means of regarding phenomenon. It means the objective collection and analysis of facts. Mr. Berkis seems to have combined consistently the worlds of the academic and the polemic . . . with poor success. Mr. Hardy, I believe that you have a long way to go before understanding the ramifications of what you wrote. To me, your letter represents confused thinking, non-sequiturs, and poor organization of thought. For example, the fact that a letter is typed and postage paid has nothing to do with its contents. Another error of yours: your antithesis of "freedom" as a "totalitarian" state neglects the inclusion of intermediate alternatives such as democratic socialism. You may wave the flag, defend freedom, etc. However, you must be able to test yourself satisfactorily against those standards of freedom, placing yourself in the position of being able to comprehend fully its benefits as well as its responsibilities. Must one constantly be reminded of the reporters' old adage of listening: Who wrote it, why did he write it, when did he write it, for whom did he write it, and from where did he obtain his information? After responding to these questions, give it the final evaluation in terms of academic suitability. Now, ask yourself, does Mr. Berkis's published material rend itself to this suitability? If not, could it be mere propaganda? "Maybe," you comment, "it is not intended for academic discourse." Then, I ask two questions. 1) Why associate professorial title with polemic? 2) Cannot any fool write polemic? The professorial title does not make necessarily the content academically proper. Therefore, the title must be for IMPRESSION A RIO, propagandists in itself, and thus, not academic by any standard. Now, the ultimate question must be raised: "Can Mr. Berkis be suitable for a classroom of academic discourse? " If this man insists upon mixing the polemic with the academic, can he really make the distinction between the two? This, Mr. Hardy, is the issue. It is a serious question, but you as a student have a definite right to ask these questions. Academia is not so stolid as not to permit intellectual challenge. That is a freedom, also, that you can parade about as one of your much heralded rights. So, cheer up, and don't let it get the best of you. If you think that it will or does, try reading a bit of Steinbeck. It will place things in better prospective. Cheerio, and best of luck in your future undertakings in your long rocky road towards intellectual maturity. Jeremy Home
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Sophomore Class Elects Committee Chairman For Year By SHARON CUR1 D The Sophomore class meeting was held Monday, October 20 in Jeffers Auditorium. The main item of business was the election of Committee Chairmen for the events of the remainder of the year. Those elected are as follows: Sophomore Week End and Parents Day-Ellen Saunders and Karen Grubb; Sophomore Auction- Debbie Stubbs; Sophomore Koad Show-Janie Pritchard; Senior Banquet and Skit-Pat Saunders and Peggy Kendrick; Sophomore Representative to YWCA-Kathy Sue Epps; Ring Committee Chairman-Becky Jefferson. Sue Bekius, Dining Hall Representative, reminded the students to show their waitresses courtesy and to follow the suggestions made by Denise Morris in her letter to the editor the
previous week. She invited those people with any questions about the Dining Hall to talk to her. Spirit chairman, Susan Wagner, asked for volunteers to help with the reception to welcome back the student teachers which will be held on November 6. She also asked for help in printing invitations and making favors for Senior capping which will take place November 13. It was reported by the cochairmen of the Sophomore Dance, Ellen Saunders and Karen Grubb, that $170.00 was cleared, thus bringing the Sophomore budget to a balance of $586.51. Because of the success of the dance, the class voted to have another one next year. Susan Smithey, President of the Sophomore class, recognized those who worked on Oktoberfest and praised them for a job well done.
The children from the Meherrin Day Care Center were the guests of the Green and Whites at a Halloween party last week.
Children From Meherrin Come ToLC For Halloween Party By CONNIE MARTIN On Halloween Day the children from the Meherrin Day Care Center were invited to Longwood for a Halloween party in the ABC rooms. There were about 24 children ranging from three to five years old. When the children arrived they were greeted by the girls participating in the green and white skit dressed in their costumes and also by a few of the Longwood Clowns. They all sat down
in the B and C rooms and enjoyed the bag lunch that Mr. Carbone had prepared for them. After lunch the green and whites then presented their Oktoberfest skit for the children. After all the excitement of the skit had worn off some Halloween candy and balloons were given to the children. In return for an exciting afternoon the children sang songs to the girls who made the Halloween party possible.
By CONNIE MARTIN Recently the Department of Natural Sciences received a grant awarded by the US Department of Health, Education and Welfare for $14,000 which will be spent for laboratory equipment and materials to improve undergraduate instruction. 50^ of the money will come from the Federal Government while the other 50^ will come from the College funds. The majority of the grant will be used to acquire equipment for the study of Atomic and Nuclear Physics. The equipment can also be used for investigation in Radiation Biology and Radioisotope Chemistry. Recently programs leading to the Bachelor of Science and the Bachelor of Arts degrees in Physics were made available to the students of Longwood College. They are sponsored by the Department of Natural Sciences. By developing the Physic programs the Department hopes to produce physicists qualified for positions in industry, research and teaching. As of now there are 15 physics majors. In order to teach the courses offered special lab equipment is needed.
Waterbeds-Advantages Are Many But Consider Aspects When Buying by JANET LYNN TENNYSON Many people feel the virtues of water beds are undeniable. Guest speaker addresses VHEA Workshop They are inexpensive, easy to clean, long-lasting and even easy to move . . . when empty. They hold the body in a semiweightlessness embrace which helps the individual overcome daily tension, backaches and even insomBy JANET LYNN TENNYSON Home Economics Department of nia. Longwood College, greeted the The Virginia Home Economics students and faculty. Cindy Louiciatlon's Fall Workshop was derback introduced the guest Disadvantages held the weekend of November 3 speaker, Miss Patricia McElBut there are disadvantages to and 4 at LongwoodCollege. About henny, who has been a Talon one hundred students and faculty home economist for three years. the water bed. Several students from Bridgewater, Hampton In- "It is an interesting job with at William and Mary were asked stitute, Madison, Radford, VP1, many facets," said Miss McEl- to remove their water beds from Virginia State Eastern Mennon- henny, who travels all over the the dorm because the weight factor could cause cracks in the ite and Longwood Collges attend- United States. ed the college chapter workshop. The Saturday session began flooring. Another factor to think about is Breiulu Burgess, president Of with Dr. Henry Willett, presithe Longwood Chapter VHEA, dent of Longwood College, open- that most need electric heaters said, "Things have {008 very ing the business meeting. Bren- and leakage from a defective or smooth" and with Kathryn Wood, da Burgess presented the state punctured bed can cause electrocommented, "The cooperation of officers, which was followed by cution. A serious leak could mildew your carpet, short out eleceveryone has been great - by an executive meeting. the workshop we are sure everyThe speaker for the general one has gained new ideas, and session was Mrs. MarjorieSide- Columnist Novak foundations upon which to grow as bottom, of Charlottesville, who is To Speak At HS-C future home economists." the Miller and Rhoads bridal Registration for the weekend consultant and buyer. Her topic November 14 At 8 P.M. began on Friday afternoon in was "The Women's Role in BusiSyndicated news columnist Coyner Building. Chairman of the ness Management." Robert Novak, co-author with registration committee, Lois Miss Pat Perry, who is the Fish, commented, "We didn't get 1971 Maid of Cotton Tour Mana- Rowland Evans, Jr. of the colas many girls to attend as signed ger for the National Cotton Coun- umn "Inside Report," will speak up but one hundred out of one cil, spoke at the VHEA luncheon at Hampden-Sydney's fourth Pathundred ten is still good." closing the workshop. Miss Per- rick Henry Lecture program on The first program for the ry reigned as Maid of Cotton November 14 at 8 p.m. The lecture, entitled "Political weekend began Friday night with and was graduated from Longa presentation by theTalonCom- wood College with an under- Leadership '72," is open to the pany (maker of zippers). Mrs. graduate degree in home eco- public and will be followed by a question and answer period. Nell Griffin, chairman of the nomics.
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tricity, cause structual damage or start a fire. After these are considered, one can buy a water bed from the stock of good products on the market. Mattresses, which come in most any size, should be made of at least 20-gauge vinyl. Lap seams are stronger than butt seams and are worth the added expense. Rounded or shaped corners are stronger than sharp, square corners. All mattresses, from twin to king, usually cost between $25 to $50 for a butt seam economy model and from $50 to $80 for a lap seam. Jumbo and round beds run from $50 to $130. Tougher 27 to 30-gauge vinyl will add $29 to $30 in any category. Frame Necessary A frame is essential to maintain the floatation effect. Molded plastic or fiber glass frames, although are expensive, are usually attractive. Wood models are less expensive and come in either unfinished and finished styles. Air frames are somewhat unreliable and dangerous to small children. Many water beds lie directly on the floor, but some do have pedestals to raise them to normal bed height. This tends to concentrate the weight in a smaller area. To avoid this, the pedestals should be criss-crossed with supports and measure no more than six inches smaller on each side than the frame.
Necessary Conditions A good liner is insurance to protect the mattress from the rough edges of frames and they contain any leaks. Liners which are generally 12-gauge vinyl, cost from $11 to $15 for standard sizes and $25 for the jumbo sizes. In colder areas a heater is necessary, but make sure the model is approved by the Underwriters' Laboratory. A small 300-watt unit is sufficient for a twin or double bed. It takes a 400watt heater for the larger sizes. Heaters cost as little as $20, plus $15 for a temperature controller. Complete packages consisting of a basic butt seam mattress, liner, unfinished sandbox frame and a heater can be purchased for under $100. However, larger beds will sell for $200, more elaborate sets are $300 and continue upwards toward $2,800.
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