VOL. XLIX
NO. 25
LONGWOOD COLLEGE, FARMVILLE, VIRGINIA, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 1974
An Interview With Dr. Hamilton
Hamilton Gtes Programs, Life Style As Possible Causes For Slippage By BETTIE BASS Dr. Thomas J. Hamilton, Assistant Director of Admissions and Director of Developmental Research, is leaving Longwood this year. This reporter interviewed him as to his work here at Longwood and his future plans. The questions are as follows:
admissions program. My primary function in Developmental Research has been to make members of the college community aware that funds are available to underwrite projects that could be carried out here on campus and to help these persons write grants to obtain these funds.
WHAT HAVE BEEN YOUR DUTIES HERE?
WHICH OF THESE THREE DUTIES HAVE YOU ENJOYED THE MOST?
For the last two years I've worn three hats at Longwood College. First, I've been the Assistant Director of Admissions. At the same time I have served as Director of Developmental Research. Finally, I have also taught a few courses. Two years ago I taught Western Civ. Last year I taught Classical Literature in Translation. My duties as Assistant Director of Admissions have been to develop our out-of-state
That is an extremely difficult question to answer. Obviously, I could only enjoy admissions work if the persons to whom I introduced Longwood College profit from their stay here and contribute to the development of campus life. However, the large majority of students to whom I have made Longwood College known are still freshmen or sophomores. Therefore, it is impossible to determine fully whether or not their matriculation at Longwood has helped them personally or to ascertain whether or not they have made significant contributions tocampuslife.
I do know that I was responsible for bringing eight of the twentytwo students who were recently initiated into Alpha Lambda Delta here. Consequently, I have some evidence that this admissions work has profited some persons academically. I also know that many of the students whose first contact with Longwood was through me have served as Colleagues, student assistants, or hall presidents. Therefore, I seem to have some evidence that the college has benefited by their presence here. However, this evidence isn't conclusive. Therefore, I couldn't saythat the admissions work was the duty that I have enjoyed the most. I have derived a certain satisfaction out of the developmental research work. But, its effects are still in the embryonic stage. For example, obtaining the grant for the materials which will be used to establish a media center in the library was personally satisfying to me. However, the real enjoyment would come in seeing these materials being used to improve instruction. Since I won't
DR. THOMAS HAMILTON be here when and if this occurs, I guess I have to write off development as a source of satisfaction at the present moment. TEACHING '"AN IMMENSELY SATISFYING EXPERIENCE" I found teaching here an immensely satisfying experience. Most of the students who enrolled in my courses were quite reticent when the courses began. However, by the end of the courses a fair number of students were speaking up quite freely. I enjoyed watching them make this transition from passive acceptance of almost anything I tuld
them to volubility. In the last analysis, however, I would say that I have derived most enjoyment from watching students grow. I have seen many students come to Longwood with limited world-views and vocational objectives. Alter they have been here two or thn i year;, their viewpoint i h i B insult ofthecoura sthey have taken and as a consequence of their inction with other stud* Furthermore, the) discover thai they're suited for careers about which they have nevei tht prior to ' nteringLongwood. r i (Continued on Page f>)
Rising Food And Dorm Costs To Increase Rates Q - Is there any organization on campus or in Farmville that collects old newspapers for funds? If not, is there a possibility that some organization would be interested in starting such a program? There are plenty of newspapers delivered to be very profitable. A - This question was directed to Colonel Carr, vice-president of the Administration. In answer to your querry on newspaper collecting and recycling, you Longwood girls were responsible for saving nearly 16 tons of newspapers and magazines for recycling for the benefit of the Humane Society (SPCA). Since it took about 6 weeks to accumulate enough for a truck pick-up, the Fire Marshal ruled it, unsafe to store newspapers for any period at Longwood. The papers and magazines and cardboard, and junk mail is now being stored in a cinderblock garage behind the First National Bank Building UNLOCKED at all times! The SPCA is still getting the benefit out of the paper and it's greatly appreciated since it is their only money making activity. Please carry your papers to the bank garage on your trips into Farmville, it will save our natural resources and help the stray animals. All funds raised at this time are going into the SPCA Savings Account for the building fund.
By BETH RAFFERTY "We have not received Board approval" on the increase in tuition, stated Mr. Paul, the college's business Manager. "It will not be official until May 3." Mr. Paul explained that the students "have three separate fees" that they pay. One of these is tuition "which did not go up." The Student Activity fee is another fee which went up $5.00, because the committee did not have enough money to meet their requests. The comprehensive fee is the
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THE ROTUNDA
Wednesday, April 24, 1974
Longwood- Change It Or Lose It Longwood is a college with an extensive history of service to the state of Virginia; it is the oldest state-supported women's college in Virginia, and it is one of the very few small, singlesex institutions that has managed to survive, as such, in the era of large, co-ed universities. Longwood, however, is currently facing enrollment problems. Admissions for the 1975 Freshman class is again down, for the third year in a row. And, judging from the number of disgruntled students I have talked with in the past few weeks, many present students arc also unsatisfied with the social and academic life at Longwood. The complaint seems to stem from the feeling that Longwood's academicprogram has become outdated. Longwood, as a state teacher's college, has clung rigidly to the Program of Education. As a result, it has become known as a "teacher factory," with little opportunity for students who wish to go into other fields. It is, of course, not only right, but necessary to have, within a state, an institution that specializes in education. Well-trained teachers are the backbone of a democratic society. It is important for students desiring to enter this field to have access to an institution that offers teacher-preparation as its strongest point. When it becomes the only point, however, the school is in trouble. This has become especially true in recent years. The tightening of the job market, as well as the opening of many fields that were formerly closed to women, has caused many girls of high school age to think twice, and then reject teaching as a possible career objective. As a result, Longwood ceases to be attractive to them. Many students, as seniors in high school, are still very uncertain about their career plans. A student planning to major in art, for example, might be torn between teaching it, or going into it commercially. Likewise, someone interested in English might contemplate some field of communications as an alternative to teaching. The probable results would be that these students would select a school which offers both a program in Education, and another field, rather than forcing themselves to a decision at that moment. Several schools in the state, which were formerly limited to teacher training, have not expanded their curriculum. Even as far back in the Dark Ages as 1971, Madison offered courses in commercial art. The School of English felt the need to prepare students who wanted to enter some field of creative or free lance writing, law, publishing, journalism, public relations, broadcasting, and advertising as well as teaching. And there were courses offered in Business Administration, Accounting, and Marketing. Yet, the catalogue still stressed the fact that "It (Madison) has a major responsibility to educate teachers." This and other comparable schools still retain their values of teacher education, as Longwood has. What they also do, however, is provide their students with some alternative to teaching, something that Longwood does not do. As a result, their enrollment is climbing, while Longwood's is slipping. I am not, then, urging Longwood to neglect its Department of Education. It has, according to very reliable sources, the finest one in the state. What I am urging is that other areas of curriculum be explored before we are faced with serious financial problems, before much of what is good about Longwood goes to waste as the enrollment continues to decrease To misquote an old cliche: "Longwood, change it or lose it." - JANE -
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Senior Airs Last Gripes -Commentary By Barbera Radford the only reason for enrollment dropping 30%, but it contributes. During this reporter's student teaching, many of the senior girls said they couldn't see going to Longwood with so many rules. "Which rules?" was asked. The students answered, "Well, look at the handbook! It's so thick with rules!" Perhaps it is the many signs posted all over campus and in the dorms. "This short cut saves only a few steps. Isn't pride in campus appearance more important?" on the grass. Maybe prospective students can't see past those sights to the good points that Longwood offers. Question: Why can't Longwood cut out some of the extraneous rules? Is it really necessary to define front campus, and require shoes? One thing about Longwood that has bothered me lately is not really the lack of communication, (we do pretty well considering all the out-of-town trips, and closed doors) but too much communication. When one is a lowly reporter on a college newspaper, and administrators one cannot even identify start speaking to her on a first name basis, one wonders what kind of underground grapevine the Rotunda area is equipped with! The students are no better. Too many rumors and preconceived notions are held by us all. On a small campus it is difficult to avoid this type of gossip, but it brings out the paranoia in the best of us. "Beware, Big Sister Is Watching You." Sometimes, one would think even the stoplight changes on Main Street would be more interesting than the gossip we hear. Longwood offers many good
things to the women who attend, though. It tends to graduate women who have developed their leadership qualities. It tends to graduate women who have a sense of individual worth, not women who see themselves as people with only half the brains of a man. There is good communication between the administration, faculty, and students, compared to most other schools where the students can't even identify the dean of the college. Most importantly, those administrators who have contact with the students really do care what happens to this college and its students. And that is the most important contribution they could ever make - the most important of all. "College," this reporter was once told, "is the greatest freedom you will ever know." We choose our friends, associates, interests, and for the most part our time schedules. Never again will we be able to stay up all night cramming, so we can shine for just one hour, then sleep all the next day. Never again will we be so involved with so many people in so short a time span. Never again will we be less threatened for being different, or disagreeing with the established order. Yet, we will never realize how much we needed it until we lose this freedom-and we will lose it. Anywhere we had been for our college years, we would have grown and matured. But, nowhere else would we have been the people we are today. It is for each individual to decide whether, and how much, she can thank Longwood. As for me, there are no words to express how I feel.
are what life is all about and we have begun to prove that these new ways are meant for us. I want to thank each and everyWe were welcomed to Long- one of my classmates for their wood with open arms. The new support and earnest effort this classes, ways and ideas of col- past year and I wish next year's lege life that were in August officers the best of luck in their new and strange to us, have evtry undertaking. suddenly become a very close Best Wishes, part of our lives. Thalia Francesca Gerachis Blue and White sdrit which is President of the Freshman so traditionally a part of LongClass - '77 wood has come to mean sisterhood and to many, lifelong friendStudents Aid SHAPE ships and experiences that we will never forget. Editor of The Rotunda, We started out with freshmen The SHAPE program has greatwanting to get involved in act- ly appreciated the volunteer efivities, but just needing the forts of Longwood College stuchance to TRY. Well, we tried dents. The knowledge and skills all right and beginning with which they have provided throughOktoberfest, showed out spirit out the year have helped us offer and willingness to belong. We high quality activities. Thank you owe a big thanks to our Sister for caring for the children of Class of '75 who gave us the Prince Edward County! opportunites we needed and most Sincerely, of all included us. Kenneth Ackerman But, above all, our spirit and Director/SHAPE willingness came from within us, An Apology as members of the class of 1977. In the beginning, each face was a new one, the minds of which Dear Students, I wish to apologize for my conhadn't been explored by new people. duct on Wednesday night, April 3. Each person, either in singing I was the SAE candidate for Mr. class songs, painting Production Greek who disrobed onstage. My sets or voicing your opinions actions were irresponsible and in any way, has helped to set improper and it is unfortunate us on our feet and start us on that my behavior marred an the right road to many fulfilling otherwise orderly show. I am truly sorry that this incidays as students at Longwood College. New faces and ideas dent took place. Please make my
apology known to those at your school I have offended. I have yet to suffer the full consequences for my actions. I hope that my lesson will prove a deterrent to others who would demean themselves as I have. Sincerely, D. Scott Robertson Editor's Note: D. Scott Robertson was the student who streaked in John's Auditorium at Hampden-Sydney on April 3.
One-liners in Senior Assembly are usually the way seniors air their final gripes. Not having much stage presence, this reporter chose a journalistic medium. Anything in this school is hard to change. The students will not complain loudly enough, or long enough to put some fire under those who have the "power" to change things. Students are accused of not having "all the facts", yet no one is willing to give the necessary facts so we can make sound judgements. When a proposal is presented that the "powers-that-be" are not fond of, there are four surefire remarks: "You don't have all the facts;" "There isn't enough money;" "What would the alumnae say?" and "The courts have ruled. . ." If that doesn't work, there is always the clincher - THE BOARD OF VISITORS. The Board of Visitors controls the college, yet they meet only twice a year. How often are they here otherwise? All proposals of change must be passed by the Board of Visitors. The students however, may not, as a body, talk to the Board. One Elected Representative (sometimes) may speak to them, and no other student is heard. If the Board rejects a proposal for change, they can not consider any alterations or modifications of the proposal until they meet again the following semester. Question: Why can't the Board of Visitors have open meetings similar to Dr. Willett's press conferences? The result of this slowness to change is that Longwood is having a hard time finding money and students. That, of course, is not
Travels Up The Green Brick Road
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Wednesday, April 24,1974
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A Midsummer-Nights Dream, " A Suspension Of Disbelief" Review By ROSEMARY SFRAGUE
Hesselink at the harpsichord, provided a beautiful accompaniment drawn from authentic, Elizabethan scores, which added much to the play. This reviewer wished that the houselights had been dimmed before the lovely overture was played, so that its effect would not have been dimished by continued audience chatter.
A MIDSUMMER-NIGHT'S DREAM, by William Shakespeare, is one of the greatest challenges that can confront a theatrical company. Written 1594 or 5, in celebration of the marriage of two members of the Elizabethan nobility, the play recalls a great festival at Kennilworth Castle in honor of ElizaACTORS PRAISED beth I which the playwright himThe actors, under Dr. Patton self may have witnessed when he was a boy, and it creates a Lockwood's imaginative direcworld in which courtly lovers, tion, uniformly played their roles fairies and "mechanicals" min- with gusto, zest, and obvious gle in a fashion impossible in enjoyment. In the courtly group, reality, a world in which fantasy Michael Boy kin was a properly and actuality are inextricably fussbudget Philostrate, and Jim mixed. Of all the plays ever Dumminger a properly outraged written, A MIDSUMMER- Egeus, though his most effective NIGHT'S DREAM probably de- moments on stage were in the mands most that "willing sus- hunting scene where wrath was pension of disbelief," as Cole- appropriately tempered with genridge put it, on the part of an uine astonishment. A very nice audience; paradoxically, in order touch was his reconciliation with to achieve this goal, all partici- his daughter at the conclusion pants in the play must act as of the play within the play. Bob though the events portrayed are Webber was a good Theseus; he entirely within the'realm of prob- has presence, manner, and a ability. In this respect, the pro- voice which can be authoritative duction at Jarman Hall last week without arrogance, and humorend was, for the most part, suc- ous without condescension. He cessful, and the absolutely hilar- conveyed the innate courtesy of ious conclusion more than com- the NOBLESSE, when he insisted upon viewing the play, and his pensated for any flaws. obvious amusement was temperNON-REALISTIC SET ed with kindliness. The only flaw in his performance was his tenNo attempt was made at a "realistic setting," which was a dency to double-gesture, i.e. use both hands the same way simulwise decision. The unit set, designed by Dr. Patton Lockwood, taneously. As Hippolyta, Susan Strauss was simple and extremely eflooked most fetching in her Amafective. The difference between zon tunic, but somehow her incourt and forest scenes was indicated by means of a single tree terpretation lacked the queenlisilhouetted against the backdrop ness inherent in the role. Perin the latter, and by some splendid haps this was due to an attempt lighting effects: especially spec- to make Shakespearean lines tacular were the rosy dawn of the sound more "natural" to a 20th hunting scene and the finale where century audience, and her voice Puck appeared on the upperstage is rather light; but, even so, against a background of brilliant Hippolyta is, after all, Queen stars on a midnight-blue sky. of the Amazons, about to marry Jessie Reter and her crew de- the ruler of Athens, not an Ameriserve high praise, as do Meg can teenager thrilled overadate Atkinson and her set crew, and with the captain of the football the obviously hard-working play team. Theseus and Hippolyta proproduction class. The costumes vide the framework for the acwere also well done, except for tion; their relationship is supone decided incongruity - the posed to evidence maturity, in barefooted members of the contrast to the "coltishness" Athenian aristocracy. For the of the other lovers. Some of the fairies and the "mechanicals," dignity which Miss Strauss regoing shoeless is acceptable, but vealed in her performance as it is doubtful that the ruling class Gwendolyn in THE IMPORTANCE in Shakespeare's time or in the OF BEING EARNEST, could have Athenian golden age would have been used to advantage in A given such evidence of "demo- MIDSUMMER-NIGHT'S DREAM. cratic identification," whatever She does, however, possess a may be the fad of 1974. The quality which is a SINE-QUAmusic ensemble, with Dr. Paul NON for any actress; she "list-
ens" extremely well, and this quality was especially evident during the play within the play. As Hermia, Vicki Cash gave a good performance, marred only by a tendency to pitch her voice too high so that it became strident. She was, however, excellent in the scene when she awakens to discover that Lysander has deserted her. As Lysander and Demetrius, Bill Atkinson and Tim Kelly were believable young men in love, though Mr. Atkinson needs to avoid a tendency to walk with his head thrust forward. (Such a comment, however, could be made concerning many professionals. Thanks to Marlon Brando in A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, a performance which influenced an entire theatrical generation, very few American actors really know how to move gracefully on stage. Those who are cast as Shakespeare's young gallants need to remind themselves frequently that they are not playing Stanley Kowalski! Melissa Johnston as Helena was excellent. She is a good commedienne, and she made the most of every moment that was hers. She was delightful in the scene where Lysander, having been put under a spell by Puck, proclaims his passionate love for her and she expressed outrage and aggrieved resentment without sounding shrewish. BLENDS TWO WORLDS The fairyland which Shakespeare creates in AMIDSUMMER-NIGHT'S DREAM is difficult, in that its denizens possess
Asian StudiesTop Âťc Of The Spring Colloquium
"The Actuality of Asia: Journeys in Art and Culture" was the theme of the two-dav Spring Colloquium of the Virginia Asian Studies Consortium, held at Longwood on April 19-20. Professor Beaumont was the moderator-coordinator for the event. The Consortium is composed of 16 Virginia colleges and universities, whose faculty specialists banded together for a cooperative program of development in Asian studies. A continuing cycle of 40-minute sessions, ranging from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., were held on Friday. Each session was devoted to critical discussions of Asian culture, art religion, literature and drama. Saturdays sessions Collection Of Oriental Rugs held in Bedford Auditorium, included a coffee, films, lectures, Are Now Exhibited In Library and a luncheon. According to sources, the proThe universal pattern of these gram is an outgrowth of a moveBy LAURIE CHRISTENSEN Twenty-five Oriental rugs are rugs is a field surrounded by a ment initiated in 1966 by Preborder of one or more strips. sident Edgar Shannon, of the Unicurrently being exhibited in the Normally there is a floral de- versity of Virginia. It aims to Exhibit Room in Dabney Lancaster Library. sign, but sometimes there are bring better understanding of the The rugs are part of the collec- figures of birds, aninals or hu- Orient to the American public tion of Dr. Robert A. Fisher, mans. The most common motifs and to upgrade the capabilities of found in the rugs are floral, Virginia educators specializing of Blacksburg, Virginia. He and his wife were in Farmville last turtles, pears, or the sha abbas in Asian studies through a mutual week to open this exhibition of (resenbling a coat of arms) motif. cooperation among the existing Perisan rugs. One rug displayed had the un- colleges. usual rose motif, found only in "Rugs are so much a part of Faculty members from the Bijar andSemeh rugs of the Kur- University of Virginia, Washingthe individual and the weaving family. The rugs are interwoven dish groups. Another unusual ton and Lee, William and Mary, in the whole Persian life," said motif suggests king and queen Sweet Briar and Longwood parplaying cards. Dr. Fisher. ticipated in the program. The collection of rugs in the The majority of rugs are woven Professor Sharon G. Dean, of by merchants on contract, but Virginia Museum is numbered the English Department, along many of the rugs are woven by at 160. Dr. Fisher, explaining with Professor Richard C. Rowindividuals in their homes. Most why the collection is so large, land of Sweet Briar College, said "If I like it (a rug) and lead the discussion of Yasujiro rugs woven in the home have uneven borders making them want to keep it, I know the rug Ozu's film, "An Autumn Aftereasily recognizable, according tc is good, so it goes to the mu- noon", which was shown at seum." Dr. Fisher. 7:30 on Friday.
such remarkably human characteristics. Yet its separation from the actual world must be maintained, if the play is to be effective. Puck is the link between the two worlds, andChipMagee's performance had the necessary "fantastical" quality, though (again, doubtless, due to a desire to modernize Shakespeare's diction) the most famous line of his role — "Lord, what fools these mortals be!" - was almost lost. But his reading of the curtain speech was exceUent. Rand Lander, as Oberon, was also believable in voice, deportment, and gesture; and IndiaWatkins,Sharon Eppes, Patti Coder, and Patsy Butler, were delightful attendants upon Titania. They sang well together, too, though their dancing could not precisely be called "fairy revels"! As Titania, however, Janet Baker was not as effective as she has been in other
Barter Theatre To Bring Candida To L.C. Cn April 27 By CHIP MAGEE The Barter Theatre of Abingdon, Virginia, brings its production of George Bernard Shaw's CANDIDA to Longwood College on Saturday, April 27, only, at 7:30 p.m. under the sponsorship of the Hampden-Sydney Jongleurs and Longwood Student Union. It will be performed at Jarman Auditorium, and tickets may be obtained there. The famous professional theatre's annual regional tour ranges throughout Virginia and into North Carolina this year. Its regular resident season in Abingdon, Virginia, commences early in May. CANDIDA, Barter's current offering, brings to this area one of the all-time favorite works of the irascible playwright George Bernard Shaw. His comedy is a provocative examination of marriage and a timely re-examination of the roles and prerogatives of women in marriage. In CANDIDA, a very sensitive but forward young poet upends the self-assurance of a popular London parson when he lays claim to the affections of the parson's wife, Candida. Despite her "correct wifely conduct," Candida is clearly warmed by the ardors of her youthful suitor, fueling her husband's disquiet. In a series of Shaw's wittiest confrontations, the heroine is brought to a reappraisal of her place in the world as a wife, as woman, as human being - and makes a crucial choice. Among the Broadway and Virginia professionals in the cast of Barter Theatre's CANDIDA, are Cleo Holladay, the Suffolk native seen in such films as "Airport" and "Dangerous Relations," and Rex Partington, Producing Director of the Barter Theatre. The comedy is under the direction of George Touliatos, acclaimed for his staging of SUMMER AND SMOKE at Barter in 1972. Costumes are designed by Sigrid Insull, on leave from the faculty of the University of North Carolina. Technical director is Clayton Austin. Barter Theatre, the State Theatre of Virginia, is the oldest and longest-running professional repertory theatre in the United States. Now a landmark, it was founded in 1933 by the late Robert Porterfield who guided it through bleak Depression times (Continued on Page 7)
plays on Jarman Stage. Her walk was too reminiscent of MANIN-THE MOON MARIGOLDS to be convincing as Titania, and her voice and gestures were occasionaUy heavy and overdone. One wonders why she was not cast as Hippolyta, a role more suited to her talents, in which she might have given her usually excellent performance, and it would have been interesting, too, to see what Miss Strauss might have done with Titania.(Casting committee, please take note for future reference.) PLAY-WITHIN-PLAY But any uneveness in performance, any awkwardness in gesture (including the manner in which the ladies clung to the arms of the gentlemen with vise-like grip) was completely forgotten during one of the most hysterically funny stagings of "The most Lamentable Comedy and Tragic Death of Pyramus and Thisby" that this reviewer lias ever witnessed. The "mechanicals" provide the low comedy in A MIDSUMMERNIGHT'S DREAM, and the five actors who took these roles not only played well individually, but also demonstrated top-notch emsemble work as well. Of course the leader of the group is Bottom the Weaver, and Bo Goodwyn's performance was outstanding. A high point in the play was his meeting with Titania, when his courteous bow brought his amiable ass's nose almost, but NOT QUITE, to rest upon the fairy queen's "corsage." His eagerness to assume all the roles in the play, his earnest desire to explain the action to Theseus (while the play was in progress!) were comedy at its best, and never overdone. However, Bottom without his friends could do little, and their beautifully individualized performances were fully equal to his. Christopher Ross, as Snug the Joiner, was indeed "slow of study," and his lion was splendid. Richard Jacobs, as Francis Flute brought down the house when he appeared as Thisby in the play, and Starvling, played by Dave Shifflett, was a beautifully reluctant Moon. But perhaps the best performances, because of their subtlety, were given by I. B. Dent as Snug, and Dawson Nash as Peter Quince. Mr. Dent again demonstrated his admirably controlled gift of facial nuance, and he produced a brand-new nasal voice for the occasion. And Mr. Nash, standing to one side, rliapsodically mouthing every line that his actors spoke, and finally exploding at Thisby's continued mispronunciation of "Ninus" tomb", was really superb. The rest of the cast was excellent, too, both in speech and reaction. During that scene, the play really went into high gear, and the company received a well-deserved standing ovation at the final curtain. A GOOD SEASON Longwood has had some excellent theatre this season. But the players showed good judgment in reserving A MIDSUMMER-NIGHT'S DREAM for the final production. At a time when tension and pressure have become a way of life, how wonderful it was to spend two hours in turning away from both, to enter a world where love, and joy, and wit, and laughter are realities.
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Tuition: Up, Up And Away By KAY JOSLIN Reprinted From CPS However, recent national reports recommending increases in tuition at public insitutions and moves by many state legislatures to do so have resulted in a firm commitment to the concept of low tuition by both private and public educational organizations, as well as widespread debate on ttie subject. Much of the debate has concerned reports by Hie Carnegie Commission on Higher Education and the Committee for Economic Development (CED) recommending that tuition in the public sector be Increased inordei to ease the financial plight of the private sector and to make the two more competitive. The debate lias also centered on recommendations in the reports that tuition increases be accompanied by corresponding increases in student aid. Aside from all the controversy, tuitions have been increasing at both public and private institutions. The reasons given for receot increases are inflation, higher costs, Hie energy crisis and decreased revenues from other sources. Studies show average tuition and fees in public institutions have increased 44% in the last five years. For the 1972-3 year public tuition rose 3.6% for instate students and 43% for outof-state students. Briefly, the Carnegie Commission advocated increasing tuiltions at public institutions over the next ten years to a level of one third of instructional costs, along with recommendations that a low tuition policy be maintained for the first two years of schooling. The more radical CED report said tuition should be increased over the next five years at fourfear institutions and over the next ten years at two-year institutions until it covered one half of instructional costs. Among the organizations that have taken strong stands against tuition increases are the National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges (NASULGC) which represents major state universities and accounts for 30% of the student population; the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) which accounts for another 25% of the students; the Association of American Council on Education (ACE) an umbreUa organization representing schools and organizations from the private and public sector as well as community and junior colleges. In its statement on low tuitions, the ACE said: "Along with the public sector, the private sector of postsecondary education is contending with staggering financial burdens induced by inflation, the energy crisis, and limited sources of revenue. However, the financial problems of private institutions cannot be resolved by raising tuition at public institutions." The Association of American Colleges lias issued a statement saying it "views with grave concern the threat presented to all of higher education by the divisive effects of current arguments about tuition charges in publicly controlled institutions. . . .The Board recognizes . . . that tuition charges in public institutions are tending to rise. But this Board is convinced that it te illusory to believe that his tendency offers a solution to the
financial problems of privatelycontrolled institutions or that an effort to assist private institutions by increasing tuition in public institutions, however, well intentioned, can be effective.* ' Representatives from these organizations also criticized present student aid programs, fearing that student aid in the form of loans might deter some students from seeking higher education because of the prospect of lie a vy debts. One concern over student aid is whether increased hikes in tuition will induce corresponding tiikes in student aid. Sandy McLean of the AASCU expressed concern over reliance on student aid. "It is underfunded, tied to politics in Congress and the red tape bureaucracy. . . it is unreliable to the point that is should never be used as a substitute for lower tuition," she said. Educators have said that present aid programs such as Basic Educational Opportunity Grants (BOGS) which are aimed for low income students, and the Guaranteed Student Loans, which presently require strict needs tests, tend to price middle income students out of the education market.
Private educators feel that student access to a wide variety of insitutions both private and public is of paramount importance. Dr. Elden Smith of the AAC said the association's prime commitment is to giving students a wide choice of institutions to attend, and that good student aid programs, not increased tuition, could help accomplish this. But at the center of the tuition debate is whether higher education benefits society or the individuaL Those advocating higher tuitions and student loan programs, believe the individual is the chief beneficiary of education and thus should pay for it. On the other hand, low tuition advocates maintian that society benefits substantially from higher education and should pay for it. Another important education report vigorously debated is that of the National Commission on the Financing of Postsecondary Education. Although the commission made no specific recommendation on tuition hikes, it presented eight finance plans that schools could follow, depending on their objectives for higher education. Some of the plans would require tuition increases. Among the significant findings of the commission was that for
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Maria Maldaur B/ CHRIS WEST Maria Maldaur's album has been ou for awhile. Not until recentlj, however, has she received nuch air time. "Midnight at the Oasis" is making the round.' of AM fc FM and, apparently, doing quite well. Basically, the f! rst question that comes to mind is what exactly is her style. Cc. untry - folkrock - boogieblue i, she sings them all with styl*. Her voice is a curious bleid of Joni Mitchell's sliding abiity, Helen Reddy's vacillatim, no offense intented, and something uniquely Maria Mald.ur. She's not a screamer in t ie Joplin tradition, nor by any means is she sedate, but she does pack a tremendous amount of energy into her music to create a vibrancy long absent in the music scene. She is exciting, sensuous and great. Her music is based primarily on the old black jazz. From that basic point she moves out to encompass most basic forms into a sub-category of neo-jazz. It is inventive and effective, as she apparently challenges the tradition established by Joplin for female vocalists of this genre. Her back up musicians are excellent studio men of long standing reputations. Performances of note are turned in by Mack Rennack on piano, and Richard Greene on violin. The sound is right, and well performed, and the old tin flavor that is part of her style has enough class to sink to hackneyed repetition, and obvious out. "Any Old Time" is anoldtime honky tonk that moves well and demonstrates fine vocals and instru mentals. Her hit" Midnight at the Oasis" has a country-jazz flavor to it. It moves well, almost in character of easy-listening music. "My Tennessee Mountain Home" and "I Never Sing You a Old Love Song" are, again, of country-jazz tradition with the latter breaking out into a smoky blues atmosphere. The "Work
Song" has the elements of the old, black jazz and the spiritual blended into a dynamic number with an effective horns arrangement in the background. "Don't You Feel My Leg (Don't You Get Me High)" is in the classic mode of the,strip tease bump and grind. Its tempo is somewhat faster, but all the suggestiveness is there. "Walkin' Out One and Only" and "Long Hard Climb" are basically jazz, with the former staying closer to a more rapid form, while the latter demonstrates a smoother, softer sound. "Three Dollar Bill" and "Vaudeville Mari" are both good songs; but "Mad Mad Me" tends to be a stylistic variance from Maria's established form. It is neo-jazz in the Laura Nyro format. What is most striking is the change in the vocal pattern, again, on the view of Nyro. Before, Maria used a lower range, sliding to her upper notes, on "Mad Mad Me," she ranges from high to low with a softer, more furious quality. Again, the back up music is excellent. Maria Maldaur is an extremely talented artist. She is a performer and musician, not a writer, yet she puts a great deal of herself into her work. If her concert performances are as good as they are said to be, she is on her way. The album Maria Maldaur is fantastic, hopefully she won't fall prey to the "remain in one style" rut. It would be a rhame.
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every $100 hike in tuition, there is a 2.5 per cent decrease in enrollment, a fact frequently touted by low tuition advocates. The commission also concluded that student aid is more effective in increasing student access to education than low tuition. Dr. Carol Van Alstyne, economist for the ACE disagreed with the Carnegie Commission and CED conclusions that higher education revenues such as state and federal aid endowments and gifts have been exhausted and said that further study would show highter education finances were not as bleak as the reports had indicated. Thus, she said, higher education has funding alternatives other than passing the costs on to students and their families by raising tuitions. As an example of student influence in the tuition battle, students in Illinois have apparently won a fight against a six per cent tuition increase at state universities, recommended by the Illinois Board of Higher Education in December. Recently, the president of Northern Illinois University (NIU) told students their "campaigns against a tuition hike have won out." As a result, Gov. Daniel Walker has said he will not recommend a tuition increase to the state legislature, but will ask the state to provide the additional revenues a tuition hike would have provided. Walker has also asked the Universities that have already ap-
proved tuition increases to rescind them. The University of Illinois had approved a 12% increase in tuition. In other action a resolution to stop tuition increases at public universities has been introduced into the Illinois legislature. Indiana students, including the state Young Republicans group have brought their case for low tuition to the state legislature Through petitions and lobbying thev have been asking the legislature to cancel an approved five per cent tuition increase for next year. Student involvement in Ohio helped influence the Ohio General Assembly to institute a two year freeze on tuition at all public institutions. The Colorado Board of Regents recently approved a resolution to maintain current tuition rates for resident students and called for an increase of state support to higher education. In New York, legislators have been working on a proposal called the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) to boost aid to the state's private college students. Representatives from major New York private institutions testified at a hearing on TAP that tuition increases at private schools have forced nearly all the state's middle income students into the public system, which has resulted in thousands of vacant seats and large budget deficits in the private sector. TAP would restructure present student aid programs by giving increased aid to students attending private schools, based solely on financial need. Lower division students would receive (Continued on Page 6)
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Dr. Hamilton (Continued from Page 1) sonal growth and development is really the name of the college game. I have seen a lot of individual progress in this area during the three years I have been here. So I guess this aspect of my stay here would have to be considered the most satisfying. WHAT ASPECT OF YOUR JOB HAS CAUSED YOU THE MOST DISAPPOINTMENT WHILE YOU ARE HERE?
the innovative program first and then seek foundation support. We had barely begun efforts to devise a curriculum for the program when we received a grant for $5,000 to support it. However, we were never able to come up with curricula that in my estimation met the terms under which we had obtained the money. Consequently, it's resting in the bank somewhere. I felt a real commitment to this program because I thought that it would increase the academic capacities of our student body and provide some curricular spin-offs that would be of advantage to students not enrolled in it. Furthermore, I thought it would be an excellent counterbalance to the provisional program for the fifty or so weaker students which we will initiate here next year.
That's a lot easier to answer than the previous question. I think one of the greatest disappointments I have experienced while here is the fact that our admissions posture has continued to deteriorate despite a lot of hard work. About a week or so ago Mr. STUDENT BODY - "SINCEREY Peele, our admissions coordina- COOPERATIVE, FRIENDLY" tor, had us list all the things we The one thing I do want to had done to try to improve our stress, however, is that these admissions posture this year. I think there were seventeen items disappointments certainly do not on the list. A lot of them, such as outweigh the pleasures I have exour project for bringing over one perienced while working at Longhundred students from Northern wood. My prime interest is stuVirginia here for a weekend in- dents. I have found the students volved a great deal of work. Fur- here to be the most sincere, honthermore, a good number of these est, cooperative and friendly efforts seem to have been pretty group I have ever met in close to soundly conceived. Yet despite twenty years of teaching and lam consistent effort on the part of sure that I am going to miss the admissions staff, the number them a great deal. I am conof applications continues to slip. vinced that this student body canIndeed, in the three years I have not be duplicated anywhere else. been here it has gone down 30%. Furthermore, we can't console IF YOU FEEL THIS WAY, WHY ourselves with the statement that ARE YOU LEAVING? My answer to that one is probeveryone else is down. We tradiably going to sound pretty convotionally compare ourselves with Radford, Mary Washington and luted. However, I am not trying even Madison, although I am not to throw you off the track with a sure that the latter comparison is complex answer. It's just that the an exact one. Yet when I checked reasons are very complex. One of with admissions directors at the minor factors leading to my these three institutions about a decision is that IfeelLongwood's week or two ago, I found that all short range future may not be of them had more applications particularly bright. In the last this year than they did last year, analysis the welfare of a college while we are down 6rc. Further- depends on the quality and number more, of the four institutions, of students it attracts. If the we are the only one that has de- quality of the students entering clined every year. Radford was any college declines, then the down in '72 but up in '73 and '74. reputation of the institution is Mary Washington was up in '72, threatened. If the number of studown last year but up this year. dents matriculating at an institution decreases appreciably, then Madison is consistently up. its financial stability becomes INADEQUATE CURRICULUM precarious. I've seen some slipI really don't know all the page in both of these two areas causes for our continued slip- during the three years I have been page. It could be our programs, here. Although the slippage is not or the fact that we're single sex, yet massive, it might become so. or our fairly conservative life When it does, a vicious cycle will style. It might even be our loca- begin. Continued attentuations of tion, since some studies indicate the quality of our student body that students prefer to attend col- will cause segments of the faclege in large towns rather than ulty to become disgruntled. A desmall ones. However, it might crease in a number of students even be possible that we are not attracted to the institution will asking ourselves the right ques- mean that some faculty members tions about the causes of the de- will find their positions very precline or that we are not using carious and, indeed, afewof them the right combination of tech- might find their employment terniques to attract students here. minated. No college can survive a As I say, the inability to pin- disgruntled and threatened facpoint the causes or to do some- ulty. Faculty disenchantment inthing about the one we have pin- variably spreads to students. pointed has been a constant They in turn either withdraw or, if they decide to tough it out, will source of frustration to me. advise others not to matriculate LONGWOOD SCHOLARS PRO- at the college they're suffering GRAM FAILS through. I'm not saying that we Another source of annoyance have reached this stage yet. Howwas our inability to implement ever, I'm getting vibes that we are the Longwood Scholars Program approaching it. However, I want to stress that this rather grim this year. About two years ago we perception of Longwood's short wrote to a number of foundations range future was certainly not asking them to give us money one of the major reasons I dewhich we could disburse in form cided to seek a position elseof scholarships to academically well qualified students. In return where. we promised to devise a flexible ACADEMIC CHANGES NEEDED curriculum for these students Any college that perceives itwhich would be compatible with the other curricula we have here. self heading for the type of disinFor about a year and a half we tegration which I have just dereceived nothing but negative re- scribed can stave it off. However, plies from the foundations. Then this attempt to forestall disaster we tried to do it another way. is always a hurculean task. 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"The Scholar And Pop Culture" Lecture Compares Pop Culture To A Fairy Tale By ELLEN CASSADA The honor society of Phi Kappa Phi presented a lecture on "The Scholar and Pop Culture'' April 17 at 7:30 p.m. Leading the presentation were Dr. Luther Gore and Dr. Spencer Bennet, UVA faculty members, with the assistance of eight students. Introductory comments were made by Dr. Tom Hamilton. By comparing pop culture to a familiar fairy tale, "The Emperor's New Clothes," Dr. Gore defined it as "mass produced consumer artifacts, mass media, and the behavior and attitudes of society we associate with these complish it is to deal with the problem in the same way the government dealt with the energy crisis, that is, by a series of interrelated measures each of which is designed to accomplish a little. There is no panacea. In Longwood's case staving off this disintegration would mean a number of things. First of all, we probably would have to mount a more intense and sophisticated admissions effort. In my mind this would mean combining the best techniques of counseling and salesmanship. I'm just not sure that we, or any educational institution for that matter, are capable of doing this right now. A second tack we would have to take in order to forestall trouble would be to institute a number of internal changes in the areas of academics and student life. Each academic change would have to be in the form of a concentration rather than a major, since it takes so long to obtain approval for new majors. By concentration I mean something like day care in the home economics area or communication in the English, speech and drama fields or office administration for public service in the business department. Each concentration would probably attract only ten to twenty more students to Longwood than we are drawing now. Thus, if we anticipate a hundred students short, we would have to initiate at least five concentrations. Initiating these concentrations takes an extremely longtime. Nonetheless, we probably need to have them firmed up by next September so that we can begin talking about them to prospective students for 1975. Thus, we are caught in a dilemma. We need new concentrations but we do not have the time to devise them. Once you begin to realize this you begin to think of yourself as being an active participant in a Greek tragedy. The plot structure of most Greek tragedies consists of a difficult problem intersecting with a lack of solution. That's pretty much the way I see our situation. In Greek tragedy there's never a happy ending. Therefore, the conclusion might seem obvious. However, I would like to stress again that the feeling of being caught up in this slow, downward movement was not the principal reason I decided to look elsewhere. I felt that I could have contributed to the solution of some of the problems which face Longwood by working full time to secure grants which would subsidize some of the new programs we need. However, the budget crunch is so severe that the administration felt they could not free up money for this type of position. Consequently, when I was offered a couple of positions which allowe me to do exactly what I would have liked to have done here, I decided to move on. So in the last analysis, you might
things." Humanists dismissed the idea, and films have been recognized as an art form only in the last five year. The turning point in the movement was in 1967, when the Pop Culture Association gained academic affiliation, and Expo 67 made pop culture seen for the first time. Pop culture is a study of our immediate environments, which are often invisible to us because we are so familiar with it. It also looks at the man-made environments and their effects on us, and the reasons that people behave as they do. say that my reason for leaving is basically that I have been offered an opportunity to use whatever talent I have for securing support for academic innovations. WHERE SPECIFICALLY ARE YOU GOING NEXT YEAR? Well, at this moment, that is still up in the air. I've had two firm offers. One is at a small private college, St. Joseph's, which is in New York State. The other is with the State University of New York System. If I go to St. Joseph's, I'll be working on sponsored programs for academic innovation. If I go with the SUNY System, I'll be stationed in their Washington office screening proposals that come in from the thirteen different colleges in the system and bucking them through to various federal agencies that might be inclined to sponsor them. I've got another week or so to make up my mind. Right now I'm inclining toward the SUNY position, but I haven't definitely decided to accept it. I know that if I take it, I'll miss contact with college students and there will be absolutely no opportunity to work on or to observe the programs for which I might have obtained support. YOU SOUND A LITTLE BIT FRUSTRATED. ARE YOU SORRY YOU CAME TO LONGWOOD? Absolutely not. I feel that I am to be envied because I was here for this period of time. First of all, during the three years I was here, I met a number of directors of admissions or admissions counselors from colleges all over the country. In talking with them I think I attained a very clear picture of what is going on in higher education nationally. Development has also been rewarding because it enabled me to use my imagination and to write, which I enjoy doing. Above all, I feel that the interaction I have had with students while at Longwood has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. The student body isn't perfect. For example, there is a fair degree of intolerance on both parts of the traditionalists and the antitraditionalists. However, even when you take these facts into consideration, it would be hard to find a student body with a more highly developed sense of community or whose members are more mutually supportive of each other. These qualities, plus those I mentioned before when I was talking about the student body, have made the three years here very rewarding. When Mr. Alle introduced me at Mardi Gras he said that in addition to being an Assistant Director of Admissions and working in developmental research, I was also "a friend of many students." If that's true, then I'm happy.
Courses in pop culture, according to Dr. Gore should appropriately be included in the college curriculum. Dr. Gore originated courses in pop culture, for credit, at UVA five years ago. About four classes eaclt semester are currently being taught by Dr. Gore and Dr. Bennet. While being primarily introductory courses, they include a study of pop culture from almost every era. Class objectives deal with the way in which technology shapes life values and culture, the way events change the way we relate, and the way our attitudes reflect our personalities. An abundance of primary materials, including magazines, films, tapes, artifacts and exhibits, is available for investigation. Books and journals are among the secondary materials. The class period includes lectures and discussions by professors, and papers and reports presented by the students. Simple equipment is used to experiment with photographic and sound techniques, and all projects are displayed during a "night festival." According to Dr. Gore, students are expected to gain a quality and meaning of human life, and an awareness of the way technology affects lives. Attendance at the lecture and demonstrations was small, as usual, but the students and faculty members present proved that there is at least a small "demand for learning experiences which are cross-disciplinary and in which students participate as organizers."
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Four Areas Of Field Work Discussed By Returning Seniors By BETH RAFFERTY Four different areas of Senior Field Placement were discussed at a dinner on April 15, which was sponsored by the Federation of Student Social Workers. The discussions were conducted by seniors who have completed their field work with the purpose of introducing fellow student social workers with the frustrations, gains, conditions, and areas that they will meet during their field work. Bon Air School for Girls was the place where Carolyn Vines and Christine Nelson did their field work. Tina stated that Bon Air "was designed to rehabilitate girls" and to "provide a therapeutic atmosphere." "We were required to attend certain staff meetings, such as case work meetings," added Tina. They were also required to write certain reports which were very detailed. Carolyn Vines said another duty of a social worker at this agency was to "make recommendations as to what program would be best for the girl. . . Anytime we felt a girl did not belong at Bon Air, we made referrals." These referrals were made because in some cases they felt the girls did not belong at Bon Air. Tina added that in some cases "Bon Air was a last resort." Some girls were sent there mainly because their home situation was bad, and there was just nowhere else to send them. A comparison was made by Carolyn between a rural and an urban area. "If it's a rural area it won't take a lot to have a girl committed." There are many reasons for this, but one is that in a rural area, everybody knows everybody else, and news of lawbreaking, etc., travels fast. "You're going to run into a lot of frustrations," stated Carolyn, "the girls at Bon Air don't always want your help. This often makes you wonder what you are doing out there." There was also an age conflict between the student social workers and the girls at Bon Air. Some of the girls were between eighteen and twenty-one, and they resented a twenty-one or twenty-two year old college student being in charge of them. Carolyn added that the "agency itself is somewhat limited in the things they can offer." One reason for this is that it is very overcrowded, with a fifteen to twenty girl caseload for every social worker, "it's a very big challenge," stated Carolyn in summing up her experiences there. Libby Wade and Cappie Shultz did their field work at Western State Hospital. There are 1,300 patients there and only eighteen social workers. The main job of the social worker at that agency "is to act as a liaison between the patients and his family and the community," stated Dappie, but the students were "under close supervision." Libby Wade said that "the supervision is excellent" at Western State. "We had a case load of about twenty patients each. . . It's really an excellent placement." "It's impossible to describe four hundred hours in five minutes," stated Kim Terry who spent her field work at the Norfolk Domestic Court. This experience offered Kim "a chance to function as a helper among a topnotch staff." "At first I was considered a trainee," stated Kim. This consisted of observing court procedure every day for three weeks. In the end, Kim was considered
scribed the main purpose of a lob- "there's so much difference . .. This dinner and panel discussion a co-worker. Kim was placed in the adult byist as one who is there "to in- because of the time difference." not only enabled the students to services but also worked with ju- form the people." She came in When asked if it is worthwhile have their questions about placeveniles. "The major role that I contact with many agencies dur- for a student to do her junior and ment answered, but also enabled played was one of a liaison," ing her field work such as the senior field work in the same them to meet one another. stated Kim. Kim's duties consist- Departments of Welfare, Educa- area, Rachel responded by saying ed of doing social histories on tion, and Mental Health. "that the general policy is for Tuition Dea described the General As- the student to go into a different clients, then she had to prepare (Continued from Page 4) a summation and a social recom- sembly this year by saying that area," because it broadens the grants of up to $1700 for tuimendation which went to the "they were very, very cautious, field of work the student is ex and a lot of bills were not dealt posed to. The student is advised tion and upper division students judge. "My biggest problem was com- with that should have been." She to wait and do her Senior Field could get $1500. Public sector students could receive from $650 munication skills," added Kim, felt that the "fault led with the Work in the area she is most to $800 yearly for tuition. Aland she stated that there was no fact that they didn't have enough interested in, instead of doing it though there has been some way that this could be taught time ... I found it a really for her Junior Practicum. criticism that TAP overlooks properly in methods class. Kim worthwhile experience," stated The floor was then opened for the state's paramount obligation also had a problem of readjust- Dea. discussion and questions from the Rachel Hobbs spoke on the stu- students. Students who did their to fund public higher education, ment. "It's hard being a responsible adult for ten weeks and com- dent's rights regarding place- field work in Charlottesville Ju- the proposal is expected to be ing back to being a student at ment. "You have the option to venile Court, Friends Associa- passed by the legislature. Studies comparing enrollment terminate your field placement if tion for Children, Stanhope JuLongwood again." in the public and private sector "It was not the traditional field it's not working," stated Rachel. venile Home, Vocational Reha- show the two were equal in 1950 placement," stated Dea Alexan- On the topic of the difference be- bilitation in Farmville, and Ches- compared to the present 75% der, who did her field work as a tween Junior Practicum and Sen- apeake Social Services, were also enrollment in the public sector lobbyist in Richmond. Dea de- ior Field Work, Rachel said that present to answer any questions. and 25% in the private.
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On April 3, 1974, the Kappa Lamba Chapter of Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society HAMPDEN-SYDNEY, VA. , was installed on Longwood campus. Three persons from the HampA national representative, Dr. den-Sydney College community Carpenter of Appalachian State, have been chosen as Outstanding was present to initiate the chapter Educators of America for 1974. and its charter members. Dr. Thomas Edward Crawley, Dr. Thomas Ely, Betty Jo Hurt Professor of English; Dr. Hicks, Lucy Gresham, and De- Ray A. Gaskins, assistant proanae Bass was instrumental in fessor of mathematics, and Dr. starting the chapter here. Beta Lewis H. Drew, dean of students, Beta Beta formally defines it- were selected for this honor on self as an "honor and profes- the basis of their professional sional society for students of and civic achievements. the biological sciences." Outstanding Educators of The first meeting of Tri-Beta America is an annual awards prowas held on April 11. At this gram honoring distinguished men time officers were elected. Pre- and women for their exceptional sident is Georgia Thompson; service, achievements, and leadVice-president Donna Moore; ership in the field of education. Nominations for the program Secretary Martha B. Dischinger; treasurer Karen Young; His- were made by the officials of the college, including the presitorian Melinda Brinkley were selected as the first officers of dent, vice presidents, and departKappa Lambda chapter. ment heads. The selection guideDr. Thomas Ely who was a lines included an educator's talmember of Tri-Beta at Emory ents in the classroom, contribuand Henry is the sponsor of the tions to research, administrative abilities, civic service and pronewly organized Society.
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fessional recognition. Dr. Crawley has been a member of the H-SC faculty since 1946. He received the B.A. degree from Hampden-Sydney College, the M.A. and Ph.D.degrees from the University of North Carolina. The native Virginian is a member of the Modern Language Association of America and Phi Beta Kappa, and Omicron Delta Kappa. In addition to his teaching position, Dr. Crawley is director of music for H-SC.
Dr. Gaskins has been a member of the H-SC faculty since 1970. He received his B.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. He is a member of Pi Mu Epsilon and Phi Kappa Phi. A Hampden-Sydney alumnus, Dr. Drew received his M.A.T. from the Johns. Hopkins University and his Ed.D. from the University of Virginia. He is a member of Omicron Delta Kappa, Phi Beta Kappa, and Eta Sigma Phi.
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Longwood Over Westhampton Karen Smith Scores 4 Goals By CLARE BAXTER The Varsity Lacrosse team defeated Westhampton College by a score of 6-3. Karen Smith scored 4 goals and Sue Ball and Donna Brubaker scored one each.
The game was well played by Longwood and the defense worked very well together. On April 2527, Longwood will enter the Virginia Woman's Lacrosse Association Tournament at Mary Washington College.
The HELP-OUT Talent Show Includes 13 Acts By Students
These girls are members of the Longwood College Lacrosse team. They are, beginning with the first row 1. to r. Sue Ball, Sue Bekius, Jenny Morrow. Second row, Lit Carroll, Matrina Bateman, Terri Sawyer, Coach Anne
Huffman, Debbie Thomason, Barbara O'Brien, Brenda Jordan. Third row, Judy Adams, manager, Donna Brubaker, Jennifer Edwards, Emily Easter, Sandy Woods, Brenda Blackwell, Karen Smith, Kim Steacy and Mary Thornhill.
32 Sophomores Are Without Rooms
By ANITA RIVARD The highlight of pre-registration week end for approximately 125 Longwood students and their guests was the HELP-OUT Talent Show. The informal show, which lasted approximately two-and-ahalf hours, began in the Commons Room at 7:30 Saturday night. Emcee for the event was Dr. James Gussett. The show featured the talents of both Longwood students and faculty; talents displayed ranged from singing to dancing to skits. There were a total of thirteen acts presented; those who active-
ly, participated were Judy Ellis, Mariette Zucchi, Stacy Zissios, Willa Jean Derbin and Reita Wade, Peggy Stewart, Kim Wheeless and Liz Robertson, Eileen McSweeney, Cov Pack and Jan Waldron, Donna Neal, Melanie Taylor "and Compnay," Rachel Jolly and Susan Ridenour, the Alies and the Meshejians. This year the HELP-OUT committee is directed by Anne Sommerville. The talent show itself was organized by Amy Davis, Barbera Radford, and Pat Saunders. The money earned, almost $58.00, will go directly into the HELP-OUT fund.
Administration Probes Housing Question practice of homesteading, as the By JANET LINDNER This year many students of underclassmen move into the upLongwood College are losing the perclassmen dorms. This privilege is given to the students who now reside in Cox, Wheeler, Bluegrass Festival Curry, and Frazer dorms. The Sponsored By Jaycees other students are being placed throughout these dorms in two April 26 And 27 double room suites with one private room. Seven bluegrass bands from According to AnnSteger, ViceVirginia and North Carolina have Chairman of residence board, the been signed for the second annual Farmville Jaycees BlueL.C. Tennis Team grass Festival. The festival is April 26 and 27 March 28 - April 23 with a show at 8 p.m. Friday K Rebuilding Season" and two on Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Appearing will be Roby HuffBy CLARE BAXTER man and the Bluegrass Cut-ups, The 1974 Longwood College Jim Orange and the Orange Blossoms, the Sprouse Brothers, Varsity Tennis Team started Billie Sue Clark and band, George their season on March 28 and Winn and the Bluegrass Part- ended it on April 23. This season ners, J. C. Hale and the Blu Mrs. Harriss (coach) said "the Fescue, and Clinton King and the rebuilding season because many of the team members are new to Virginia Mountaineers. The festival will be held at the the team." Even though their recFarmville Fairgrounds, two ord is 1-6, the matches have miles west of Farmville on Rt. been very close, having many 460. split sets. The team members Camping facilities will be include: Ellen Broderick, Bobavailable at the festival site for bsie Bannin, Jean Kuse, Judy both nights. Ellis, Charlotte Fugett, Debbie Weaver, Ruth Bourne, Dean Clay, Mari Bea Coles, Pat Dameron, Sandy Watkins, and Marie VenBarter Theatre tura.
administration is underpressure from the state. Dean Heintz and Dean Harris are trying to eliminate the problem by waiting to place the 32 unhoused students as yet. The state pays the state supported colleges according to the number of rooms filled and not by the number of people in the rooms. "This partly explains," commented Ann, "why some of the three person rooms are being converted to private rooms where the person occupying the room would pay $200 extra a year." According to Ann, the 32 students unhoused will be notified at a later date as to where they will live after the administration is sure that no one else will move out. Ann stated of the rising sophomores, that it is "really bad for them, I know," and that she would not like to be in a situation like this, but that there was nothing anyone could do about it. One reason for the cutback of freshman enrollment, besides the large number of current unhoused Longwood students, is the action onadmission'sparttokeep the quality of students up. To combat the problem of so many students being on academic probation, admissions is accepting only the applicants with the highest grades.
(Continued from Page 3) to its present worldwide stature as a cultural resource. Each season Barter Theatre has presented, to popular and critical success, a highly varied selection from classical and contemporary drama both at its permanent home in Abingdon, Virginia, and on tour in the midAtlantic region and as far afield as New York City and Denmark. Famous Barter alumni are legion on stage, screen, and television and it is noted for its intern and apprentice programs, its extensive school and college appearances and burgeoning children's theatre, and for the high professional standards set each season by its performing, directing, and technical.
Debbie Weaver and Ellen Broderick preparing for State meet.
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1974 Archery Team - Somerville, Kestner, Burgdorf, Beninghove, Whay, Coach Smith, Adams, Adams, Henshaw, Giggs and Fitch.
Four Archery Team Members Going To Florida May 9-11 By LINDA BURGDORF Longwood's Archery team split with one win and one loss against Madison College here on April 16. The two schools each divided into Team A and Team B, with three archers on each team. Team A lost by a score of 1722-1833, whileTeam B won 1457-1370. Top shooters in the meet were Janet Elsenhans of Madison with a 680; Anne Somerville of LC with a 635; Kay Padgett of Madison with a 628; and Carolyn Henshaw of LC with a 585. An N.A.A. 900 Round was shot, consisting of 5 ends (30 arrows) each from 60, 50, and 40 yards. The State Archery Tournament is being
held at Westhampton this year, Tuesday, April 23. The Madison Invitational will be held at Madison on May 4. A F.I.T.A. Round will be shot there: 6 ends (36 arrows) from distances of 70, 60, 50, and 30 meters, as in international competition. Four members of the team arc also going to the U. S. Intercollegiate Tournament in DeLand, Florida, where they will be shooting against top archers from colleges all over the country. The team membersareAnne Somerville, Carolyn Henshaw, Ellen Adams, and Linda Burgdorf. Competition will be May 9,10, and 11.
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Dr. Flynn To Attend Conference In Ky. Paper 'Arte Mude Jar' Dr. Elisabeth L. Flynn, Associate Professor in the Department of Art at Longwood College, will attend the 27th Annual Foreign Language Conference at the University of Kentucky, April 2527. Dr. Flynn will meet with Dr. Janice D. Glascock, former professor of Spanish at Longwood College and now Chairman of the Foreign Language Department at McMurry College, Abilene, Texas. They will give a paper entitled "Arte mude jar in Buildings from the Period of Los Reyes Catolicos." The paper is a short summary of the research of Drs. Glascock and Flynn concerning the influences of the mudejar art and style in the architecture of the period of Isabella and Ferdinand. Dr. Flynn has commented that the work has been fascinating in that the amount of information is great but it lias not been published or studied in any great detail so far. Both professors are hopeful that this brief study may become the kisi.s for further research and anah i . Dr. Flynn received her B.A. degree from Manhattanville ColYork, lier M.A. from Loyola University, Chi ind her I !i. I), from Northwestern Universtiy, Evanston, Illinois. Architectural History is Dr. Flynn's major Interest and tier phot ;raphs ofarchitectureinthe Unit (i stair:, and have illustrated hi i classroom ami public Lectui .
The Junior Art Show Shows Various Works April 24 To May 5 Annual JiniOl Alt Show by the Department of Ail ..i Longwood College will be held in Bedford Gallery from April 25 to May 5, 1974. '['lie exhibit includes S< lei led WOrkS I)' seventeen umior art majors Including Debbie Carrington, Elisabeth Christeller, Carrie l.i • 1 vans, Amu dainbill, Karen G< iir, Brenda Grizzard,LouAnn Kemp, and Jean Lawter. Others participatin u Susan March, Barbara Shiro, Susan Smithey, Marilyn Sterner, Carol Thomas, Sand) Trice, (VekyTruxell.Laz/.elle Webb ami Deiiise Wicker. The show presents works in various media such ,i paintin , sculpture, prlnbnaking, photography, metals and enamelin , weaving ami ceramics. The exhibit is open to the public during the regular gallery hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and on weekends from 2 to G p.m.
SENIORS!
LANTERN PARADE
APRIL 25th 10:00 P.M.
Wednesday, April 24, 1974