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LONGWOOD COLLEGE, FARMVILLE, VIRGINIA, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 1975
NO. 13
"Closed Door" Policy Announced At Press Conference Dr. Willett announced at the press conference on January 14, that an amendment to Title IX of the HEW ruling concerning the issue that single-sexed state institutions must complete a coeducational process within a designated time, has now made sororities exempt from that ruling. Dr. Willett stated that the amendment, "has been passed, and is in effect." He continued by saying that sororities "can be solely all female." This will curtail the fear by the sororities that they would have to house their members off campus. Sue Scarborough, Student Government Chairman, stated that "We are expecting some recommendations concerning Residence Board." Sue added that the closed door policy, " has immediately gone into effect." One recommendation which has been passed by Residence Board, but must also be approved by the other appropriate sources, was explained by Doris Boitnott, Chairman of Residence Board, when she stated that, " alcohol may be consumed by the student and her guest," according to the designated regulations stated in the Student Handbook.
Buckley Amendment Dr. Willett stated that, " a number of changes were made in the Buckley Amendment." This is the bill which allows students to see their files. One of the changes was that only those items submitted into a student's file after January 1,1975, may be viewed by the student. "We will be going to the Board of Visitors meeting in February to adopt a local policy," stated Dr. Willett, and this policy will be in conjunction with the ammendent." Dr. Willet added that in regard to prospective employers, "they are not going to be talking to you, much less interested in you," if they know that you have seen your files. Henrico school system is one place where a student applying for a position must state if she has seen her files. There was concern expressed over the percentage of money which Longwood is required to return to Richmond. One cutback in expenditures, according to Dr. Willett, will be that, "concerning professors traveling to attend meetings, we've almost put a total ban on it." Dr. Willett added that, "If we don't get some
Student Government Officers Installed For 1975 Term Student Government officers were installed on January 14, at which time Grace Anne Overton, ex-Chairman of Legislative Board, stated that the Board members' "duty will be to represent you in a way that they feel will be beneficial in the end." "I have complete faith in you, Madam Chairman," Grace Anne said to Sue Scarborough, the newly installed Chairman of Iiegislative Board. After being installed Sue said that, "I want you to know that Legislative Board and the rest of the Board's voice is going to come from you." Ex-Chairman of Judicial Board, Becky Jefferson expressed her wishes that the Student Body support the new board, and she stated that board members from last year, "did a fine job and I'm very proud of
them." Beth Reese, the new Chairman of Judicial Board, expressed her feeling that, "working with Becky Jefferson has been a pleasure." "I have a lot of confidence in these leaders," stated Pat Watson, ex-Chairman of Residence Board. Pat expressed the desire that "the substitute mother, watchful eye can finally be dropped." Doris Boitnott, the new Chairman, said that, "Residence Board has worked diligently in 1974." She added that, "productivity depends on the student body's support and feedback." Doris also stated, "I believe in an organization made of elbow grease." Also installed were Donna Adams as Chairman of the Athletic Association, and Diane Chatham, president of the YWCA.
financial relief there will be changes at Commencement." When asked if he foresaw an increase in tuition, Dr. Willett responded by saying that, "I will predict at this point no increase in tuition." for next year, but Dr. Willettt added that there would probably be an increase in food and living fees. Elevators On the topic of the elevators in Frazer, one of which is said to have fallen eight floors before Christmas, Dr. Willett explained that, "we've been monitoring this on a daily basis," and expressed a belief that they were safe. He added that, "safety has to come above everything else." Dr. Willett said that the vacant spaces in the dorms are, "slightly ahead of what we expected it to be at this point." He added that, "we had the lowest drop out rate for first semester." The majority of vacancies occurred in Curry and Frazer dormitories.
Geist Selects 4 Seniors, 8 Juniors At Annual Tapping Last Night Four seniors and eight juniors were tapped into Geist, the honorary leadership society, January 21. These twelve students were selected by unanimous votes by the present Geist members, on the basis of their scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Bev Bury Bev Bury is a senior French major from I.exington who is minoring in library science. She is dorm president for Curry, was secretary of the YWCA, and a member of Lambda Iota Tau honorary. Bev. has made the Dean's list and is also a member of the French Club. Sarah Smithey Ex-Vice Chairman of Legislative Board, Sarah Smithey is a senior Math major from Roanoke. She was a May Court representative, along with the Bridal Fashion Show. She has worked with the Miss longwood Pageant, and is a member of Alpha Gamma Delta social fraternity. As Longwood College representative in the Apple Blossom Festival, Sarah was also a Colleague, and Sophomore Oktoberfest Chairman. She was chosen as a member of Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities. Feda Sutton Feda Sutton is a member of the Lychnos Society, Kappa Delta Pi honorary, and Beta Beta Beta honorary. Feda is a senior Biology major from Buckingham, who is a member of Alpha Gamma Delta social honorary, and was a Klown in the 1973 Oktoberfest. She has made the Dean's list, is a member of the basketball team, and was
crowned "Miss Buckingham" for 1973. Susan Wagner Susan Wagner is a senior Physical Education major from Virginia Beach. She was cocaptain of the varsity lacrosse squad. Susan was a sophomore usherette, a colleague, and a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority. She was also chairman of the Athletic Association, was awarded the Wygal Scholarship, selected as a member of Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities, and is a member of the Delta Psi Kappa honorary. Katrina Bateman An Oktoberfest Klown for the past two years, Katrina Bateman is a junior Physical Education major from Salem. She is a member of Delta Psi Kappa honorary, was a Colleague, and a member of the lacrosse team. Katrina has also participated in the Athletic Association and the YWCA. Gay Harrington Gay Harrington was a junior usherette, Chairman of the Summer Reading Program, and is a member of Alpha I-ambda Delta honorary. Gay is a junior English major from Virginia Beach. She has been a member of the hockey team, and is now on the basketball team.
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Chairman of the Student Union, I-aurie McCullounh is a junior Elementary Education major from Friendsville. She has been a Colleague, made the Deans list, and was treasurer of the Student Union in 197:5. Molly I AT Molly I AT is Chairman of Orientation and is a member ol Beta Beta Beta honorary. She is a junior from Roanoke and is majoring in Pre-nursing. Molly is a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority, and is a member of the Oriental society. She also is a member of the swimming team and has made the dean's list several times. Susan Ridenour A junior Sociology major from Staunton, Susan Ridenour, has been a class representative to Judicial Board. Susan was an usherette, a colleague, and on the 1974 Mardi Gras Court. She is a member of Alpha Sigma Tau sorority. Betty Ridgeway Betty Ridgeway is a junior from Nathalie, who is majoring in Elementary Education. She was Corresponding Secretary of Iiegislative Board, is a member of Alpha Sigma Tau sorority, and is serving as class representative (Continued on Page 3)
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Wednesday, January 22,1975
Rotunda Refuses
Separation Of Church And State?
To Be Scapegoat It has been the policy of the ROTUNDA for the last one and a half years to print letters to the editor with the name of the author withheld. This policy has been grossly misused by the student body, and the name should have been changed from Letters to the Editor to the Backstabbers Column. From the number of letters submitted by students who have requested that their name be deleted, it is apparent that the majority of students on this campus do not possess certain virtues which accompany a character that demends respect. These virtues have been termed as: courage, wisdom, and strength. The wisdom to have an opinion which a student considers worthy of having, the courage to express this opinion for all to see, and the strength not to hesitate from being identified with this opinion because of fear of some type of peer pressure. When a letter appears in print without a name, it demeans the integrity of the letter, and in turn has put the ROTUNDA in a position where it has become the means of an easy outlet for a student to express an opinion without incriminating herself. Most students are unaware of the fact that this publication can have a legal suit brought against it for printing "dangerous" opinions when a letter appears with the name of the student withheld. For this and other reasons the ROTUNDA will no longer play the part of a scapegoat for some enraged student who attacks an organization, or a person who wishes to hide behind the two words: Name Withheld, when it should really say, Lack of Courage. From this time on no student will have a letter to the editor published with her name withheld unless she submits to the following stipients. A student wishing that her name not appear in print must personally
To the Editor: Many of the activities and organizations around this campus leave one confused as to how effective the constitution is in guaranteeing such basic rights as freedom of religion and separation of church and state. Ix>ngwood is a state institution, funded partially by tax dollars and open to any female who meets the standards set for admission, regardless of race, creed, or color. Yet a part of each student's activities fees goes to support the YWCA — a Christian organization. Furthermore, it is assumed that every student is a member of this organization, whether or not she professes to be a Christian. The "shoving of religion" down every student's throat does not end here, however, Baptists, Buddhists, and atheists alike are expected to bow their heads together in prayer over every meal. I realize that this college has found a loophole in the law which prohibits prayer in school to crawl through, and that technically, prayer at meals is permitted in a state College. But, really, is it necessary? This issue was brought up in my sophomore year, and although many students expressed dissatisfaction and some of them even said they were offended by the prayers), they were continued. I realize that the majority of students are Protestant, and therefore do not object to the blessing, but it seems that if they were offensive to even one student, they would be discontinued. Even minorities have rights, and those students who feel it necessary to praise the Lord before every meal could do it quietly and privately. (While we're on the subject, something could be said about every student being required to pay the dining hall fee although some religions prohibit the type of food served there. For example, I, as a
vegetarian, find it extremely inconvenient). And I wonder what would be done if a group of students stood up and chanted 'Hai Krisna," and bowed three times to the east while the traditional blessing was being said. As I said, before, even minorities groups have their rights! It can onlybe assumed from the above mentioned that although this is not a church college, students are urged to conform to the traditional Christian beliefs. The Bulletin confirms this assumption on p. 20, under the section "Moral and Religious Life" the potential student is informed that, here at Longwood, the moral and religious aspects of education are considered as important as the intellectual. (How one could be "educated" to have high moral and religious ideals is a mystery to me. I was always ignorant enough to believe that these were private matters, which one had to develop for himself.) The Bulletin goes on to state that, "students are also encouraged to participate in the religious life of the community" and that the YWCA is " a strong religious force in the college." Don't misunderstand me, I am not opposed to religious groups being formed on campus, but I am opposed to them being funded from my money, irregardless of the fact that I have not given my consent to this, and that I make a point of having as little as possible to do with any organized religious group. I am not antireligious, I respect everyone's religious beliefs. I only ask that others be the same. Therefore, I would like to see a public statement from the YWCA (and others concerned) as to why they feel they are entitled to be funded from student activity fees and what right they have to be a "strong force" in a state school (where there are, by the way, Jewish students, as well as students, like me, who profess to no traditional religion). I would also like to hear some comments
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from other students concerning this issue, and specifically concerning prayer in the dining hall. Jane Bloodworth
"It's Up To You" Dear Editor: It only seems reasonable to expect that a new semester and a new year would bring some new faces into view at Longwood. Unfortunately, that is not the case. With few exceptions, the same people are doing the same things they did before. The workers in the Swap Shop are those who have been there for years, the people who attended the Press Conference are those who attended last semester, and the people who were at the Student Government Installation are those who are either directly involved or interested. MORE important, however, is the fact that the complaints are coming from those who have been complaining all year, yet refuse to do anything to effect any type of change. A few people, no matter how hard they try or how much they care, can accomplish little in the face of such apathy and criticism. Perhaps this quote from John Denver sums it up entirely: "It's up to you." Joanna Taylor
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Committee Studies Tenure, Present Rules Reviewed By JANET COLEMAN The word "tenure" has recently become a topic of discussion on the Longwood College campus, as well as in the Virginia Senate. In the Virginia Senate, Sen. Edward E. Willey has expressed the need for through study of tenure. At Longwood College, an ad hoc committee has been formed to study the application of criteria for promotion and tenure. The committee, under the elected leadership of Dr. David A. Breil, consists of representatives from the following categories: Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Faculty Chairman, Administration, and the President's Advisory Committee. The committee is currently reviewing the college's tenure rules and regulations. In the Longwood College Faculty Handbook an appointment with tenure is presently defined as "an appointment by the College which is continuous or permanent in nature and which may be terminated by the College only for adequate cause, or by retirement, or under extraordinary circumstances because of financial exigencies." However, the Faculty Handbook is being revised. A faculty member is eligible for tenure when he or she has attained the rank of assistant professor or h.6her, and has completed five years (including authorized leave of absences for a maximum of one year) as a full time member of the faculty of Longwood College. During this period the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor is appointed on a probationary basis and receives annual contracts. Although Longwood College has a five year requirement, the requirement may vary at other colleges from
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five to seven years. After the Ixmgwood faculty member has completed five years he or she is reviewed by the department head who consults the Dean of the College. The faculty member is then given a terminal contract or tenure. Deans, department heads, directors, and other persons assigned to administrative offices or duties cannot acquire tenure in such offices or duties. There is no uniform tenure policy that encompasses all college professors. Some colleges grant tenure and some do not. There are also different opinions on the purpose, advantages, and disadvantages of tenure. One of the most outspoken critics of tenure has been Sen. Edward E. Willey, the Senate's president pro tempore and Finance Committee Chairman. In the Virginia Senate, he suggested that "an institution with too many tenured faculty members can get locked into existing programs because its tenured staff is able to teach only in those areas and cannot be replaced." Other individuals feel that the main purpose of tenure is to protect academic freedom. The ad hoc committee of Longwood College will continue to meet and study the issue of tenure. There will be follow up articles in the ROTUNDA to notify the students of any changes in tenure or the Longwood College Faculty Handbook.
on legislative Board. Sue Scarborough Chairman of Legislative Board, Sue Scarborough, is a junior Biology major from Virginia Beach. She was a member of the hockey team, a Head Colleague, and a May Court attendant in 1973. She was the 1974 Feistmeister, and is a member of Alpha Sigma Tau sorority. Sue Thacker Sue Thacker is a junior Physical Therapy major from Churchville. She was a member of Freshman Commission, and
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Commentary
Deans Of Students- Harris And Swann Discuss Counselling Of Student Problems An individual entering college encounters a variety of new experiences, and as a result, is faced with a number of problems that are equally as new. A certain degree of maturity has been reached by this time, but the changes that a student undergoes during the college years are rapid and often unexpected. Within the span of these four years, the student is gradually transformed from a parentoriented teenager into an independent adult. Unfortunately, this period of mental and emotional growth is not without its own particular growing pains. Many students, at some time during their college career, realize the need for counselling of personal problems. Personal counselling available on this campus is confined primarily to the Deans of Students, and to a certain degree, the Resident Counselor Program in the Freshman dorms. Dr. Jan Harris, as Associate Dean of Students, is now in charge of the Resident Counselors. In her first year of working with this program, Dean Harris expressed great satisfaction toward the job
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has made the Dean's list. She was the 1973 Treasurer of the YWCA and has served in several committees. The members of the 1974-75 Geist are Carolyn Campbell, Karen Dinkens, Patti Dunn, Sharon Eppes, Carol Kersh,
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being done by many of the Resident Counselors, but she has hopes that the program will continue to improve. Two of the most important characteristics of a student counselor, according to Dean Harris, is that she must "be available" and should also be "a good listener." The Resident Counselors meet regularly with Dean Harris for general advice, and many also work closely with her in the event of a particular problem. However, Dean Harris emphasized that even while discussing a specific situation, many Resident Counselors prefer not to mention the names of the students involved. When asked if she felt that this program could be instituted in the upperclass dorms, Dean Harris said, "It could be very successful." She then added that one major obstacle at this time would be the expense of paying additional students for their services. Dean Harris stressed that a student wishing to discuss a situation which would concern the Honor Code should come directly to a dean for advisement. Fellow students, as well as Resident Counselors, are equally bound by the Honor Code, but when a student comes to her for counselling, Dean Harris said that she is primarily interested in "protecting a confidence." Assistant Dean of Students, Miss Terri Swann, is in charge of housing and room assignments. However, Dean Swann said, GOODNESS* And when you were only three rf What happened next?
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students come to her for "various things." She went on to explain, "I've had some with emotional problems, problems in different areas on the campus, with campus facilities, homesickness, problems with the family as such, and how it relates to them on campus." With respect to her work with housing, Dean Swann said that most students with a roommate problem come to her mainly to get an idea of where they can move. She added that, most of the time, there is "very little question about their moving out," but Dean Swann said that she always asks the question "Have you talked with your roommate?" When asked about students' reasons for moving, Dean Swann said that she felt most of the time the student has found someone else that they want to room with, or would just rather live in a different area on campus. As a counselor, Dean Swann believes that students should be encouraged to make up their own minds. "That ultimately is my goal," she said, adding, "I can't see somebody saying I was made to do this' it defeats the growing process." This is Miss Swann's first year as a Dean of Students at Dmgwood, and in talking about her work with the students, she said tha' -nnst of the time she is merely "1 < siting a change" for a stude and is not called upon for m tual counselling."
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THE ROTUNDA
Players Cast 'The Apple Tree,'
Business Dept. Becomes Member Cf AACSB
First Musical Since 1969
The IiOngwood Department of Business has recently become a member of the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business, the nationally recognized professional association promoting the advancement of collegiate education for business. In announcing the affiliation to the faculty in December, Dr. R. Coleberd, department chairman, commented that it irks the first step of the longwood Department in moving from its cornerstone and continuing emphasis in business education Into a broad and inclusive curriculum in accounting, marketing, management, real estate, insurance, and finance. Our purpose is to offer the undergraduates of today and tomorrow quality preparation for challenging career opportunities in business." In ASCSB membership Longwood joins such sister institutions in Virginia as: The Universitv of Richmond, Old Dominion, VPI, U.Va., George Mason, Hampton Institute, Norfolk State, and Washington and Lee. There are a total of 477 colleges and universities offering bachelor's and master's degrees in business and administartion in the association.
Residence Board Publishes Actions Of Last Semester
Andre Kole: Magician To Appear Here Tonight
Due to requests by students that results of Residence Board hearings be made known to the student body, the following penalties have been imposed from October 16 to December 21. One student lost her open house privileges for the remainder of last semester. Two students lost their open house privileges for a designated time period within last semester. One student lost her open house privileges until March 21, 1975. One student lost her open house privileges and was placed on Social Probation through May, Two students were given campuses (!) days) for entering a locked door and opening a locked door after regular hours. One student was given two-one week campus for entering her residence hall through a locked door.
Campui means confinement to the immediate college grounds and local churches. Students may not socialize with male guests. Social probation means probation dealing with involvement in Social Code matters. The student is subject to observation for a definite period of time, and parents may be notified. Suspension of Open House privileges Hostess may no longer entertain male guests in her room during designated hours, nor have a male guest signed in for her.
Literary Festival Tuesday;
Wednesday; Thursday March 11, 12, 13, 1975
Andre Kole, one of the World's Leading Illusionists and recognized as one of the foremost inventors of magical effects, is scheduled to appear here at longwood, tonight, January 22 at 7:30 p.m. in Jarman Auditorium. For 20 years Andre Kole has dealt with the unusual, the psychic, and the supernatural in 63 countries of the world. He has assisted TIME Magazine and the United States government in investigating and exposing psychic hoaxes. A number of years ago, Andre Kole was challenged to investigate the miracles of Christ from the viewpoint of an
illusionist. In making this investigation, he discovered some facts that changed the entire course of his life. He now uses his unusual talent to present his discoveries. For the past few years, Mr. Kole has devoted the major portion of his time to performing to more college and university students throughout the world than any other person. This program cannot be described. It can only be experienced. Do not miss this incredible performance tonight. IxHigwood students are admitted with I.D.'s and tickets will be sold at the door for the public.
Alpha Psi Omega To Sponsor Theatre Symposium On Feb. 8 On Saturday, February 8, the Iota Tau Cast of Alpha Psi Omega will sponsor Longwood College's Fifth Theatre Symposium. The symposium will be held in Jarman auditorium beginning at 9:30 a .m. and ending at approximately 5:30 p.m. The speaker's at this year's symposium will be Alton Williams, Ruth Salisbury, Marilyn Warsofsky, and the laurel Street Mime Troupe. Mr. Williams will open with an address on "Publicizing Your Productions" at 9:30. A retired associate professor of speech and theatre arts at the University of Richmond, Mr. Williams also spent thirty two years as Drama Editor for the Richmond News leader. Beginning at 10:30 a.m. the second event will be a lecture and demonstration on "Make-up: Stage and Dinner Theatre" by Ruth Salisbury. Mrs. Salisbury is an instructor in speech and theatre arts at the University of Richmond. After a break the symposium
will reopen at 2:00 p.m. with a lecture on "Creative RolePlaying And Environment as a Form of Improvisational Theatre." The speaker will be Marilyn Warsofsky, VicePresident of the Maryland Drama Association. Starting at 4:00, the Laurel Street Mine Troupe will close the symposium with a performance and subsequent explanation of the art of mime. The Troupe members are Melvin Yeaman, Jr., Kathy Turco, Lee Pendleton, and Michael Froth, all drama majors at Virginia Commonwealth University and University of Richmond. Their style reflects the influence of Tony Montanaro and Marcel Marceau. Their home theatre is Stage Center in Richmond. Admission to the symposium is free, and the college community is cordially invited. However, due to limited space, reservations must be made no later than Feb. 1, by calling Lou Ann Wunnenberg at 392-6422.
By MELISSA JOHNSTON Finally, the musical is here! Casting for THE APPLE TREE, the first musical produced by the Ixingwood Players since 1969, was completed on January 15 and rehearsals are now underway. The show is performed in three acts, each one being a different play inclusive in itself. The first act is called "The Diary of Adam and Eve," a story adapted from writings by Mark Twain and tells the tale of the beginning of man. Karen Kimbrough and Bill Ferguson were cast in the title roles, both of them being newcomers to the Jarman stage. Bo Goodwyn will play the Voice of God and Don Reid will portray the snake. The second act, entitled "The lady or the Tiger," is based on myth centered around the system of justice in a barbaric kingdom. Barbara, one of the lead roles, will be played by Susan Brinkley, a music major here at Longwood. Performing opposite her will be Bo Goodwyn as Barbara's lover, Sanjar. Bo has been seen numerous times in Jarman, most recently in the role of Professor Higgins in PYGMALION. Nadjira, the slave girl, will be played by Linda Frank and Tom Cantieri will be seen in the role of the king, Barbara's father. The balladeer will be portrayed by Don Reid, also most recently in PYGMALION. The third and final act is
"Passionella," a modern day Cinderella story set in New York and centering around a chimney sweep who is transformed into a glamorous movie star. The double roles of Ella and Passionella will be played by Melissa Johnston. Melissa's most recent appearances on Jarman's stage include A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM and ELECTRA. Playing opposite her, as Flip, the Prince Charming, will be Frank Spruce, last seen in PYGMALION as Freddy. In the part of the narrator is Jacqui Singleton who last displayed her talents in the touring show WHISPERS ON THE WPMD. Minor speaking roles and those in the chorus include Trish Howland, Kit Combs, Polly Milliner, Pam Anderson, Diana Quinn, Doug Jones, Tom Jenkins, Jim Dumminger, Steve Bertie, and Clyde Busy. Connie Prilliman is stage manager and assistant directors are Dayna Smith, Donna Brooks, and Charlene Wilton. Musical director is Dr. McCray of the music department and student directors of music working under him are Martha Witmer, Carol Scott, and Terese Tkach. THE APPLE TREE will be seen on February 26, 27, 28, and March 1. Longwood student admission is free, HampdenSydney students $1.00, and general admission is $2.00.
Dr. Blackwell Discusses Teacher Evaluation Forms By MAUREEN HANLEY At the end of every semester a student generally has to fill out at least one teacher evaluation form by request of a certain teacher. While filing out this form a student may wonder what the purpose of the form is and what good it does. According to Dr. Black well, the reason for this form is to "give the teacher a sense of how his teaching methods are and it also gives him an idea of how to better himself." The evaluations go to the teachers personally and "they do not have to share them with anyone," stated Dr. Blackwell, but "they may share them with their department chairman or me if they desire to." Or, if a teacher is up for ten-year or creditation as a teacher, then a professor must show his evaluation to his chairman and myself," commented Dr. Blackwell. "This means of evaluation," said Dr. Blackwell, "was started six years ago with a form that
was prepared by the Student Academic Affairs. Since that time two more forms have been added for use. One is a form used at William and Mary and the other one was prepared by a National Organization. The choice of which form to use is made by the department or professor and no one is required to use them." "The average teacher usually reads the evaluations and there is generally one suggestion made every semester that is particularly helpful to him," stated Dr. Blackwell. He also said that "a professor usually knows when he is doing a good job and the evaluations do not surprise him." "Teacher Evaluation Forms," continued Dr. Blackwell, "are just one device used to discover the quality of a professor's teaching methods. For each year every instructor is given a full evaluation of his class." Thus, the Teacher Evaluation Forms are just another means of achieving a conclusion to this evaluation by his department.
Robert Trustcott To Read Poetry At H-SC Tomorrow Hampden-Sydney, Virginia — Poet Robert Trustcott will present a reading from his recent work on Thursday, January 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Parents and Friends Lounge at HampdenSydney College. The public is invited. Mr. Trustcott has published over a hundred poems in magazines throughout the country. Most recently, his work has appeared in the VIRGINIA QUARTERLY REVIEW. His
first book, SOJOURN AMONG STRANGERS was published in 1967. He has just completed a dual collection of "Photo-Poems" written with Tom O'Grady, English instructor at HampdenSydney. The collection will be out later this year. Mr. Trustcott is a graduate of Rutgers University and Johns Hopkins University. He is a member of the faculty of Douglas College in New Jersey.
Wednesday, January 22, 1975
Buckley Amendment Passes, Administrators Pleased (CPS) — Thank-you cards and letters have been flowing in from college administrators to Sen. James Buckley's (C-NY) office, following the passage of a clarifying amendment to the controversial privacy law allowing students access to their school files. The final stage in the complex and often dramatic history of the Buckley law was played last week when President Ford signed the amendment into law and the department of Health Education and Welfare (HEW) issued guidelines and interpretations. The amendment was signed January 2, just two days before colleges were required to begin honoring student requests to see their files. Four days later HEW published its guidelines, allowing for a 60day period, instead of the usual 30, for public comment. No major complaints against the regulations are expected, according to those close to the law. The primary complaint against the original law was that confidential letters, such as letters of recommendation, would be open for student inspection, violating the privacy of letter writers and discouraging frank and honest evaluations in the future. With the passage of the amendment, the law exempts such confidential letters and recommendations placed in student records prior to January 1, 1975, and provides that a student may waive his right to examine future letters having to do with admissions, job placement, and receipt of awards. Other major clarifications allow students to copy their files and permit "directory information" (such as a student's name, address, telephone number, and date and place of birth) to be made public without specific permission. According to the amendment, college students are not to see their parents' confidential financial statements, law en-
forcement information from college security offices can be excluded from student records if the information is used only for enforcement, and grades and bills can be sent to parents of dependent students without student consent. Students have the right to be provided a list of the types of education records which are maintained by the institution and relate directly to students. In addition, students have the right to obtain copies of those records, which may be at the expense of the student, but should not exceed the actual cost of the college of reproducing them. In sum, students don't have access to: parents' financial records; confidential letters of recommendation placed in files January 1; law enforcement records; physician, psychiatrist, or professional records, and other "reasonable exceptions," such as private notes a teacher may keep for his or her own use. Students do have access to files, documents and other materials which directly relate to the student and are maintained by the school. Students are defined in the law as being both those currently enrolled at the school and former students, but not those who applied and weren't accepted. Third parties who have access to student records besides the student include: officials with legitimate interest at the school, officials of other schools to which a student seeks to transfer, and parents of dependent students. The privacy law permits the government to withhold federal funds from any school which fails to allow students access to their files or fails to allow students an opportunity to contest inaccuracies. The law will be universally applicable to both state and private schools as almost all secondary educational institutions receive some sort of federal funding through the Office of Education.
Science Dept. Gives Opinion On Chances In Falling Klevator By BETH RAFFERTY One of the elevators in Frazer is said to have fallen on December 13 from the eighth floor to the basement. When asked what position a person should get in if she were in an elevator that started to fall, Dr. Ely responded by saying that, "the position isn't going to make much of a difference because you are going to be splattered all over the floor. He added, that in his opinion, "standing up with your knees flexed," would be the best position. Dr. Ely commented that, "you'd be better in it than under it." Mr. Meshejian believes that a person's chances of surviving unharmed, a crash that would result from an elevator falling eight floors would be "zilch." "It would be almost like jumping out of an eight story window," he responded. He believes that the best position to get in would be that of laying, "as flat on the floor that you can." Dr. Scott stated that, "I wouldn't want to be in the elevator." He estimated that the elevator would be traveling around five or six miles an hour. When asked what the best
position is that a person should get in, he responded, "the best position would be to get out of it." He added that, "it would be better if you were at least holding on to something." Dr. Scott suggested that a student throw her books on the floor, so they wouldn't be flying around too much when the elevator hit. He also believes that pencils, pens, bottles, and other various items could cut or puncture a person if she were thrust into them. He also advise that people keep their tongues in their mouths, to avoid possibly a bad bite. Dr. Scott feels that, "I think it would happen so quickly that you wouldn't have much time to do things unless you thought of it before." He added that, "you have to be almost emotionally prepared for it." Dr. Lehman said that, "I'd hate to be on it." He added that, "I'd have to agree with Dr. Ely, because it seems to me that your legs would act as a shock absorber." Dr. Briel feels that the best position would be "one of suplication and prayer." He added that, "I think I would be very tempted to take the stairs."
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Volunteers Ask For Supplementary Security Income A Supplemental Security Income Program has been organized in Farmville to find and contact people who are eligible to be recipients of this program. It is a federally funded program to provide a minimum income of $146.00 to the old. blind and disabled. This newly organized program serves seven counties, and estimates that there are six thousand people who have not been contacted yet, and are eligible. The federal grant expires at the end of March, and volunteers are being requested The volunteers will go to the homes and interview the people Volunteers will also work in the contact stations, which are places where people can come to see if they are eligible. Volunteers will be paid twelve cents a mile for gas. An Emergency Fireing Program is also being organized, which will need volunteers. If a student is interested in helping, she should contact Mr Pelot, 392 6876.
LC Coloquium To Feature Or. Holman By KAREN FOSTER The Ixmgwood Coloquium will present its fourth and final 197475 speaker on February 22 at 7:30 in Wygal. Dr. Ix*ta Jane Holman will discuss the "Reproductive Biology of Trombiculids, Commonly known as 'Chiggers'." Dr. Holman received the B.S. at Texas Technological College, the M.S. at the University of Michigan, and the Ph. I), at the University of Maryland. She has also studied at the Duke By KAREN FOSTER songs, but always "pick a type of University Marine Biological What began as a device with music we can relate to," Cov Laboratory and the Baylor which to surprise friends turned said. Their selections include University Hospital School of out to be a profitable passtime for numbers from John Denver, Medical Technology. a junior Spanish major from Elton John, Helen Reddy, Carole A summary of Dr. Holman's Bedford and a junior Physical King, Seals and Crofts, Carley talk is as follows: Education major from Simon, Bill Withers and Art " 'Chiggers' are of interest to Chesepeake. Garfunkel, and, for a bit of mankind because their bites may Longwood's best known originality, change the pieces cause an intensive dermatitis in musical twosome, known as "Jan somewhat. In addition, Jan and susceptible humans and because and Cov" has been performing Cov perform originals and have some species are known vectors together since Oktoberfest of copyrighted one entitled of scrub typhus of tsutsugamushi their freshman year. After that, "Nobody was Knowing," and are disease. according to Cov Pack, "we could in the process of obtaining the "Our current knowledge of be serious," to "shock them." rights to another. biology of trombiculids stems Prior to this, Cov had been Jan and Cov back up their from investigations both singing "on and off" since junior voices with their own music. Both serendipitous and scientific. high while her partner Jan play the guitar, and Jan also uses Isolation of an albino strain in a Waldron "never sang with the piano and harmonica while laboratory culture has made anyone" until she came here. Cov beats out the rhythm on possible crossbreeding exJan and Cov choose a bongo drums. periments which provide adwide variety of artists for their Both commented upon the ditonal information on their current direction of music. reproductive behavior." "Songs now have more to say," Jan said, "and people are more willing to get into the music," and Cov added, "I hope where Or. James McCray (music) is going, we go there To Conduct Session too." At Conference Having just printed advertising brochures to send to other colleges, Cov explained, "after we got our first check, we felt we Dr. James McCray, Chairman could make more off of it. . . We of the Longwood College would like to carry it as far as we Department of Music, will direct can go." "But," Jan remarked, a major session on contemporary "it's hard to imagine getting paid music notation at the State Musicf-« M H • IS for something you enjoy so Conference in Richmond, Va. on ■oMirFm much." January 25. This conference is I Both girls emphasized the sponsored by the State Departsupport they have received from ment of Education. Longwood. They will be doing At the conclusion of Dr. another coffeehouse for recruits McCray's lecture, the Ixmgwood this Sunday, January 26. Vocal Chamber Ensemble will life free..Send for It: Jan, in summing up their perform Bernard Rands* 1968 Nutrition. I'm•»!... ( olorarin hlim. feelings on their music, stated composition, "Sound Patterns I." simply, "It's more than fun, it's Some 250 music teachers from special." throughout Virginia are expected to attend this meeting.
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Wednesday, January 22,1975
kin^s Dominion Recruiters Visit Longwood This Month At a time when many employers arc announcing cutbacks in their work forces. King! Dominion is looking for collegeage employees to fill nearly 2,000 summer jobs. Longwood College students are invited to meet with officials from the $55 million famih entertainment center on January 30 at the campus placement office. Hie legion Of summer youth will soon be hired by the massive theme park now nearing completion 20 miles north of Richmond, Va. Opening May 3, it will be the largest seasonal employer in the state Our seasonal staff will actually operate the park," notes Eton Mall, personnel manager at Kings Dominion. •They'll be involved in every aspect of operation, from preparing food to operating rides to providing live entertainment." "Our full-time experienced staff will conduct and supervise an extensive training program," said Hall. 'Preceding the first day on the job will be orientation programs, instructional courses and a dry-run day when each department operates their area for the other employees." "The responsibility is enormous, he adds, "especially when you consider that we expect 1.85 million visitors in 1975. Our employees will determine what impression of the park people carry away with them." Various jobs will be located in all five theme areas or sections of the park, plus an extensive "behind the scenes" crew. International Street, for example, is a European shopper's paradise of interesting shops and unique foods. Marching bands will entertain guests strolling the promenade, where an old-fashioned ice cream parlor, pizza shop and delicatessen add flavor to the Old World charms of an international gift mart, toy store and candy factory. In the Happy I .and of HannaBarbera, the children's favorite cartoon characters — Scooby Doo, Yogi Bear, the Flintstones and friends - will be brought to life by the antics of skillful actors. Passengers aboard a streamlined monorail train will receive a guided tour of Lion Country Safari, a wildlife preserve containing hundreds of free-roaming Africian animals. The 2,000 summer employees hired by Kings Dominion will
complement a full-time staff of 300. "Most of our recruiting will be conentrated between January and early March. "Hall notes, "to give us enough lead time to familiarize new employees with the park and their specificduties." Applicants are being sought for jobs in merchandise, food service, rides, security, general services, guest relations, front gate and live shows departments at the park. Priority will be given those who can work on preview weekends between May 3 and May 24, when Kings Dominion begins daily operation. "There's a tremendous variety of positions to be filled," Hall adds. "In live shows, some 20 different shows and more than six hours of live entertainment will be scheduled daily, so we're looking for every kind of act imaginable, from magicians and melodramatic actors to singers and dancers and Dixieland bands." Food Service will involve the largest single group of employees, about 750, who will serve a menu including 10,000 slices of pizza daily, Nutty Bananas, fried chicken, cotton candy and assorted sandwiches and beverages. Hall points out that there are some differences between working at Kings Dominion and at a routine summer job. First, all positions involve public contact and employees must be able to relate and communicate with people. Clean uniforms are provided each day and employees must be available to work rotating shifts and weekends; there is no time off for vacations. "An eagerness to make people happy is the No 1 job requirement," said Hall. "With that attitude, those 95-degree August days aren't so bad." That kind of enthusiasm is exactly what many people will remember about Kings Dominion, long after the rides, the shows and the fun are left behind. Such enthusiasm and esprit de corps is infectious, according to Dennis L. Speigel, park general manager, who entered the family entertainment field a dozen jears ago in front gate admissions at the "sister" Kings Island park in Cincinnati. "We're looking for young people who excel," he adds; "who in every way represent the best meaning of the word showmanship."
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By BETTIE BASS an auditorium with Mike Williams, composer and good ideas. He singer, will perform in the Gold favorite in concert Room Thursday night at 8:30. young man whose Mike was born in Birmingham, Alabama, grew up in central Texas, attended the University of North Carolina, and has served a two year hitch in the Army, experiences which have contributed much to his succinct theories about the society in which he works and lives. "It's scarey enough to the establishment to have people organize against it, yet that's something they can look at and deal with. What really scares them is when individuals, without organization, just start living other kinds of lives," he says. Williams is a six-foot, 2 inch, big, booming-voiced countryman with lots of red hair. He's an adventurous ramblin' man with an undauntable positive spirit. His raw-honey bass voice and his funky-looking 12 string guitar fill
good sounds is a definite and club, a penetrating
insight and raw wit and warm manner delight and enchant his ever-increasing troupe of friends and fans.
LANKFORD BUILDING LONGWOOD COLLEGE Sponsored by Department of Art and Student Union
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JANUARY 15 ■ FEBRUARY 2,1975 Vjn Lankford Reading Rooms Senior Karen Goins Currently Featured In The Lankford "Showcase Gallery9
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By ANITA RIVARI) "Showcase Gallery", jointly sponsored by the Longwood Department of Art and Student Union, has tentatively scheduled various exhibits through December of this year. Senior Art major Martha O'Brien and Junior Lynda Edwards, Cochairmen, of the program have contacted senior art majors, as well as many alumni, who majored in art. The Gallery, located in the Reading Rooms of lankford, will feature a different artist every two to three weeks. Senior art major Lazzelle Webb opened "Showcase Gallery" with an exhibit of her black-and-white and sepia toned photographs. Iazzelle's showing took place Dec. 5-20,1974, and included two three photograph series entitled "Five O'clock Farmville", and
"Brothers and Sister." Lazzelle completed her graduation requirements in December and has planned to teach before going on to graduate school. Currently featured is another senior art major, Karen Goins. Karen is displaying various photographs, charcoal drawing, pen-and-ink figures studies, relief sculpture, and some prints. This exhibit will be in the Reading Room until Feb. 2. Karen will then be student teaching in Roanoke, Va., where she will be supervised by Mary Ann Bentley, a graduate of Longwood. Feb. 6-March 25, paintings by Carrie Lee Evans will appear in "Showcase Gallery." Other upcoming features are works by Martha O'Brien, Judy Ligon Mary Ann Bentley and Susan (alumni);, Jackie Wall, and March are scheduled to exhibit in Deborah Carrington. Alumnae the Gallery next semester.
Wednesday, January 22, 1975
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WALKING TALL, Carmen Donesa, 8, March of Dimes 1972 Poster Girl, works with physical therapist, Robert Kennedy, at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind. Carmen, born with spina bifida (open spine), represents some 250,000 children stricken with birth defects every year. The March of Dimes supports research, education and medical care aimed at preventing these tragedies. January is March of Dimes month.
Photographs courtesy of Debbie Rastek.
Longwood Varsity Loses First Game Score 70-50 Longwood's varsity basketball team lost their first game of the season on January 18 to University of North Carolina, Greensboro, by a score of 70-50. High scorers were Sue Ramor with 13 points and Diane Jones with 8 points. The J. V. team also lost, by a score of 6142. Marilyn Estes with 12 points and Tony Harris with 11, were high scorers. Foul trouble
plagues the team. UNC-G doesn't have a Junior Varsity team and used varsity players for the sake of competition. Miss Jean Smith, coach of the basketball teams, had these comments on the games; the game was well controlled and deliberate; competition was good for evaluation, as this loss will not affect the state ratings; scoring was low as we have had
at least three players in double figures in previous games. Miss Smith also said, "Attitude wise this is the best group I have ever had." They're a young team and they have a lot to learn. Coach Smith uses a platoon system, where she substitutes five players at one time. The advantages of this system are psychological strategy, all fresh players who have worked
together, and it uses more variety of the actual game strategy as compared to the traditional substitution systems. It allows her the opportunity to give the players who would not ordinarily have the chance to play needed experience.
There will be a Lacrosse meeting for interested people on January 27 at 4:00 in Her gym classroom. The Lacrosse schedule for the 1975 season is as follows:
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And Why Of "Falling" Elevator By WENDY PORTER Several occurrences of falling elevators in Frazer last semester alarmed Longwood students, particularly those who live in the high rise dormitories. The popular report circulating around campus was that an elevator in Frazer fell several floors; however, Mr. Henderson of Buildings and Grounds, states that the elevator did not actually fall. Of the several cables connected to the elevator car, one cable and pulley set is concerned with the safety switch and the overspeed switch. The overspeed switch shuts off the power to the car when it is tripped causing it to stop slowly; the safety switch locks the car in place when it is tripped causing the car to stop with a jolt. Both of these switches are electric and very sensitive. The problem with the elevator in Frazer was that the safety switch was being tripped before the overspeed switch causing the car to be locked into position with a jolt which gives a falling sens, it ion. Under normal conditions, the overspeed switch is designed to be tripped first. However, the pin which rests on the safety switch and causes the safety switch to be tripped was sliding off due to the vibrations of the elevator. The pulley mounting in the penthouse was loose, causing the vibration. In order to repair the problem a
small niche was ground into the safety switch where the pin rested so that the pin would not vibrate off. Mr. Henderson explained that this could happen again in another car because the mechanism is so sensitive but that there is no way possible for the car to drop several floors. At first no one could find the problem with the elevator so the Atlanta, Georgia Company representative was sent to Longwood. Throughout the Christmas Holidays they worked with the elevators unitl the problem was discovered, after fixing it they experimented to see if it could be tripped in the same manner again, but it could not. Mr. Henderson stated, "I feel real confident the problem is resolved." He added that the problem "worried the daylights out of us." But went on to say that all the cables excluding the one connected to the safety switches could be sheared and the elevator would not fall. The noise heard which many students thought of the elevator and the echoing of the brakes grinding into the steel bars. The elevator is currently being monitored daily. If this problem should occur again, Mr. Henderson suggested that the students involved should not panic and should push the emergency button to summon help.
Nominations Soon To Be Taken For Faculty Recognition Award By JANETCOLEMAN Bach year the Longwood College Student Faculty Recognition Award is given to a student-nominated faculty member for distinguished ser\ ice to the students and the college. The award is presented at graduation and consists of a financial gift and a bronze medallion with the following inscription: "In Recognition of Professional Excellence and Devoted Service to Students During the next few weeks, the Student Development Conunittee will be accepting nominations for the award. Nomination forms will be placed on the Dining Hall tables Completed forms should be turned into the head table in the Dining Hall. All nominations must be in by April 13. The Student Devlopment Committee was formed in 1971. Organized to "inform the students as to the functions of the Alumni Association and the longwood College Foundation." It is responsible for the presentation of the Student Faculty Recognition Award. The committee is composed of leaders of the major campus organizations, class officers, and members selected to insure that all departments are represented. Mr. George Bristol, Director of College Relations, performs administrative services for the committee, maintaining the records and informing members of the committee's meetings. Ballots are distributed by the SDC to the student body for the direct nomination of deserving faculty members. Committee members then find additional information about the nominees from various sources such as departmental chairmen and colleagues, the Public Relations Office, and, if a nominee is an
advisor to an organization, the chairman of that organization. When all information has been presented to the committee, the list of names is narrowed down to three nominees per department. A report by the members is presented again to the full committee for another screening. A vote is then taken in which SDC members name their first, second, and third choices for the award recipient. Voting is done entirely by secret ballot. Only the chairman of the committee knows the result and she makes the presentation of the award at the graduation ceremonies. The first recipient of the award was Miss Barbara Bishop, Chairman of the Art Department. The second recipient was Mrs. Eleanor Bobbitt, Professor of Health and Physical Education, l^ast year's recipient was Dr. James Gussett, Associate Professor of Mathematics and Assistant Dean of the College. When Mr. Bristol was asked if he thought the faculty supported the award his comment was, "sure, I think it creates enthusiasm!" He also explained that the students give the award their total support since they are responsible for the nomination. Mr. Bristol pointed out, however, that some students fail to make a nomination because they assume certain faculty members have already been nominated. Student should not make this assumption. The Student Faculty Recognition Award gives students a chance to commend members of the faculty who deserve special recognition for their involvement with the college. Instead of students concerning themselves only with the poor professor, the award offers a positive approach.
Slater Restates Policy On Removal Of Food
JANUARY 31 IS THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING WORK TO THE 1975 GYRE. ALSO, YOU CAN STILL RESERVE YOUR COPY OF THE GYRE BY PLACING YOUR NAME AND BOX NUMBER IN BOX 1135.
Success Of Soph. Weekend Heard Consistantly In Remarks By JO LEILI "We're trying to do something new-there isn't too much to do in Farmville, this will give people something to do both nights," stated Joyce Jenkins, chairman of Sophomore weekend, concerning the dance, Friday nights, the 17th, and the mixer held Saturday, the 18th. The Gold Room provided the setting for a beer and Pizza Party which ran from 8-12. p.m. Admission was $1.00, and pizza was sold in the ABC rooms for 30 cents a slice, the drinks, beer or coke, sold for 25 cents and 15 cents respectivelv. The novel aspect of this event Friday night was the fact, that instead of using records to provide the dance music in the Gold Room, as is customary, a live band offered popular, versatile rock sounds which were enjoyed by a sizable crowd. "Pandemonium," originating from Suffolk, Va., was described by Joyce as "a group that hasn't been heard of a lot, two of the guys are from Hampden-Sydney, they want to be heard up here. This will also give them exposure to HampdenSydney fraterities." Saturday night's mixer, held in the lower dining hall, featured "Joshua," from Newport News. Admission was $1.00 and beer sold for 25 cents a cup. A large
turn out resulted from the efforts of publicity chairman Karen Overman, who notified among other schools, U. Va., U. of Richmond, and VMI. Sophomore weekend was financed in part as a result of the Sophomore auction and in part through the backing of the Student Union. Thus the profits were divided on a 50-50 basis between the Sophomore class and the Student Union. Joyce felt "grateful to the Student Union for their help Saturday night," in adding to the success of Sophomore weekend. Comments concerning the weekend were numerous, but all were consistent in exclaiming the apparent success of both events. Sophomore Janet Sullivan, echoing the publicity efforts, felt that "it was nice seeing some new faces." Student Union Treasurer, Barbara Lichford stated, "I heard that Mary Baldwin was also having a mixer on Saturday night, but that a lot of U. Va. guys came to Longwood instead!" Westhampton student Betsy Thomas, said "I really liked the mixer, I wish the University of Richmond would have some like it!" Male guests from Richmond and Christiansburg felt that, "It was a good mixer, but there could have been more room." The general comment seemed to be "I had a really great time!"
By WENDY PORTER The Slater Management allows students to take dry cereal, fruit, crackers, ice cream bars, cookies, cakes and brownies from the Dining Hall but also specifies that these can be taken only in small amounts. During exams and just before breaks, an increase in the amount of these food items removed from the Dining Hall has been noted. Girls have walked out carrying up to ten boxes of cereal. This, obviously, is not what Slater had in mind. The Slater Management limits the types and amounts of food taken from the Dining Hall for health reasons and to keep students' food costs at a minimum. However, if students continue to abuse this priviledge it has been proposed that it should be taken away altogether. Slater urges all students to obey this request so that they will not have to resort to punishment. Another note to students is a reminder that their student waitress is not their maid and would appreciate the consideration of the students at her table concerning stacking the dishes and clearing the table since she also has classes and meetings to attend. Also, the aisles between tables are bad places for standing and talking after meals. Waitresses have to carry heavy trays of serving dishes back to the kitchen and should not be expected to stand holding these trays while students stand in the aisles and talk. A familiar comment by waitresses is "If my tables are courteous and helpful to me, I will do all I can for them."
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FENCING TEAM TENTATIVE SCHEDULE 1975
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Wil. & Mary Amateur Fencers League of America Wil. & Mary away 11:30 a.m. Lynchburg away 3:30 p.m. 3 or 4 way meet away 10:30 a.m. home (not definite) U. of Va. home Ran.-Macon away Hollins home Lynchburg Col. home Madison (Tri-Meet) State away (Fri. and Sat.) Nationals (Brockport, N.Y.) Fencing on 11th & 12th Brenda Jordan Managers: Cheryl Jenkins Emily Pispeky Lisa Vincent Bonnie Stinson Coach: Ms Bush Candace Graves Susan Ferguson Polly Little Mary Thornhill Kitty Wray Ann Armistead Debbie Hughes