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By ELLEN CASSADA Freak Week, climaxed by two stimulating lectures by IiOrraine and Ed Warren on November 12 and 13, settled once and for all the question of Edith Stevens' ghost. It also put many thoughts into many minds, and hopefully, a better understanding was gained into the nature and consequences of the supernatural. The Warrens speak, not to gain followers of the occult, but to make known the consequences of such followings and activities. Sponsored by the S-UN, the events were headed by Becky Tuck and Erin Lee. Freak Week began Monday, November 10,
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with horror movies shown in the Commons Room. Chosen by S-UN Films Committee chairman Anne Ranson, the movies were "Dial M for Murder, "Twisted Nerve," and "The Boy Cried Werewolf." Because of the closing of the dorms, only one was shown to the fair-sized crowd. A second was shown Tuesday night at the beer and pizza party in the ABC rooms. This was a costume party with free admission allowed those who dared to come attired appropriately. Bowman Body was present to judge a Mr. and Ms. Freak Beauty Pageant. Records were played during the party and around thirty people attended.
The highlight of the week was, of course, the programs presented Wednesday and Thursday nights in Wygal Auditorium bv Lorraine and Ed Warren. With an atmosphere of absolute seriousness and intrigue, the Warrens, who are expert investigators of the supernatural, brought background information, slides and taped interviews of documented case histories of hauntings, witchcraft, and demon possession. As was printed in the October 29 issue of the Rotunda, "The Warrens have devoted a lifetime to the study of psychic phenomenon." Lorraine is a clairvoyant and Ed, a researcher and investigator of paranormal activity. Together they have worked with psychiatrists, doctors, priests, ministers and mediums in over 2000 cases and have documented well over 300 of these dealing with human and inhuman spirits which they consider genuine hauntings, poltergeists, spirit possessions, astral projection, demonology and witchcraft. Their investigations have taken them across the U. S. and to Mexico and Canada. Ed Warren is considered an expert in his field and is one of the few people ever allowed to view the sacred church files of the case on which The Exorcist was based.
In addition to their extensive lecture tours, the Warrens are professional artists and maintain their own studio and school in New England. It was in fact their interest in painting old houses and New England scenes that brought them in contact with many varieties of "apparitions" and "spirits" that led them to become seriously involved in the supernatural. The Warrens have had their own television show and appear frequently on radio and television as guests. They have also been featured in countless newspapers, magazines and periodicals. The Warrens have been involved in research for thirty years. When Ed Warren was five, his family moved into a haunted house where they stayed until he was twelve. Consequently an interest in the supernatural began. Mr. and Mrs. Warren began traveling as artists, and were "drawn to areas reported to have strange occurrences." He believed that things that had happened to him had also happened to others. Mrs. Warren began to feel telepathic vibrations at age nine, but was discouraged from any discussions. Her sensitivity developed into clairvoyance, now ESP. She and her husband have visited many homes, communicating and relating with
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families and people who had come to troubled homes. Mr. Warren is one of the only six men in the country who are nationally recognized as demonologists. Most are clergymen. He has participated in 37 exorcisms of homes and individuals. Haunted Houses and Ghosts The Warrens spoke on haunted houses and ghosts Wednesday night. They began by emphasizing dangers on the popular Ouija board. 'The board itself means nothing. The harm is in the communications you are making at the time." Mrs. Warren is able to read and interpret auras — a glow surrounding the body. When one first begins to notice it, the glow appears white. With practice, sensitivity to the auras results in being able to see colors that depict a person's state of health, physical well being, and general state of mind. Mrs. Warren stated that the ability to read auras has given her "an excellent understanding of people. It is necessary first, though, to know yourself before becoming a clairvoyant." In the main emphasis of their program, the Warrens showed slides of a home in West Virginia that had been haunted by a negative force. The family had lived there for 16 years. A 19(Continued on Page 4)
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Money Or Credit For Students Not Favored By Administration By MARTHA McCOTTER There has been much talk concerning the idea of paying or giving college credit to students involved in student goverment and other extracurricular activities whereby the school benefits. Some people are beginning to feel that students who put in sometimes thirty to forty hours per week, should receive some sort of compensation. When talking with numerous administrative figures on our campus, it became evident that most of them were in agreement, students should not be paid, nor receive credit hours. Dean Heintz responded, "I have a lot of reservations about the practice some colleges are involved in. Many student leaders are deserving It would be difficult to decide who should and shouldn't be paid. I see the same problem involved with giving credits as with the money . . . Dr. Harris touched on an interesting thought when she stated, "I am opposed to the liberal awarding of credit hours. We want a Longwood degree to mean something and anything that would lower the academic integity of that degree I'm against. We've got to be careful.. . As for remuneration I'd need to get some facts and sit down and
discuss the issue. It mav have possibilities. However, we don't want people running for office just because they need $1,000." Dean Swann too, was opposed. "Students are benefiting from the leadership experience and training that an experience in student leadership here provides. They're giving and contributing of themselves. Students shouldn't be here just to get but also to give. If they're not paid, there is some sort of internal motivation. When we do things because we're internally motivated we tend to do better." When asked about the awarding of credit hours, Dean Swann responded, "Right off hand, I can't think of any course of study it relates to here. I consider it presonal development." Dr. Peele also responded negatively to the pay-credit concepts. "I just don't think it's part of what the ball of wax is all about. I think leadership should be a service. I think the students get personal gratification. Most of us want to be part of our community and to the students, college life is their community." When asked about the possibility of awarding credit hours, Dr. Peele seemed to be in agreement with Dr. Harris, when he stated, "Colleges in the last three or four years have
indiscriminately given credits for one thing or another. If we don't watch out, the term credit is ?oing to lose its meaning." Dr. Gussett said, "I would prefer to have a student serve because she is concerned and interested, although it does take up a lot of time." When questioned about credit hours he responded, "It could be a very complicated thing, but it's certainly worth discussing." When the possibility that the college is operating under a double standard due to the fact that the choir receives student activity money and still receives a grade and a credit, making choir both a class and a student activity, Dr. Gussett admitted that his office had not considered the issue. He also established his intent to bring this matter up at the next legislative board meeting. However inappropriate the administration and students may feel, these ideas are for Longwood; several of our neighboring colleges seem to be of a different opinion. For example, Madison College pays their student government president $1,000 a year and all the other student government officers $500, with the exception of the parliamentarian who is appointed by the council, and is
paid $250. John Lundberry, who is the president of the Student Government Association, said that the student body "doesn't seem to mind." In fact, John added that since the change in systems the government has "improved vastly." At Madison, the salaries come from the student government budget, which is $140,000 per year. When asked if this great number of salaries caused a strain on the budget, John responded, "No. We feel we don't spend enough of our money. I.ast year we had several thousand dollars left over." At the University of Virginia the student government officers are not paid, however the editor of their newspaper is. When talking with Cary Dunmier and Mard Stoner, both representatives to their 27 member Student Government Association, both seemed confident that the general trend is that the students are opposed to people getting paid for extracurricular activities. An interesting reverse to the idea of paying student leaders is that next year the editor of the University of Virginia Cavalier Daily will no longer be paid. When asked why, Mark Stoner replied, "The student activities committee decided this year to no longer fund the salaries of the
newspaper staff." The decision was based on general student opinion and due to the fact that other extracurricular activity leaders were not being paid. Dean Strickland, the president of the student government at William and Mary, who is not being paid, said that several years ago they took a survey of schools throughout the country that showed that most college students are against paying student leaders. However, Dean admitted, "Naturally, people in the student government want to be paid. We put in sometimes 40 to 60 hours per week." Also, at William and Mary, the newspaper editor is being paid, as Page Eversole, editor of the Flat Hat put it, a "token amount of $125.00 per semester." Also receiving pay on the newspaper staff are three associate editors, four assistant editors and a business staff. Page commented: "We work because we like what we're doing, but the money kind of helps because the newspaper takes so much time, we can't have another outside job." When asked about the response of the student body, Page answered, "Students prefer for us not to be paid. Students on our campus don't get involved; (Continued on Page 8)
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As part of its effort to make meaningful contributions to college life at Longwood, CHI will sponsor a Bicentennial Fine Arts contest next semester. Categories for entries in this contest will be literature, art, and music. All students are invited to enter. If you should choose to enter, you may carry out the Bicentennial theme in any way you wish. The Bicentennial has been
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commercialized and taken advantage of to a great extent, Therefore, entrants are encouraged to treat the theme in novel and interesting ways. Although plans are not yet finalized, we think think that judges for the contest will probably be coming from the English, Music, and Art departments on campus, Entries are due on Monday, January 19, 1976, and winners
will probably be announced within a week following that date, The members of CHI feel that through sponsoring this contest, (and possibly other similar events in the future), we can increase our effectiveness as a force on Long wood's campus, and become a more operative organization. Thank you, CHI
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Candidates Running For Major-Minor Elections
ROXANN FOX
RUTH BORNE
ELAINE SNEAD
Editor's Note: These are not necessarily all the people running for Student (iovernment positions, however, they are the only ones to have submitted resumes.
defeated my purpose. The Honor Code can only be as good as the student body who supports it.
work well with all phases of the college environment. I care about the future of Longwood College, and feel I have the time and the experience necessary as an officer of this years Board, to hold the office of Chairman of legislative Board. I ask for your support and the chance to work with the student body for the changes needed at Longwood. I hope that in the next year that you will support your student government and work with them to make these changes possible. Emily Burgwyn — I seek the position of Chairman of legislative Board for the ideas and abilities I have to offer. I feel strongly about the theories and ideals of the Student Government Association and with your help. I wish to uphold them. Linda Payne I am running for the office of Recording Secretary of Legislative Board because I want to become more involved in the activities of the college. In the coming year, there will be many adjustments to be made and I want to be a part of them. Susann Smith — There has been a sucession of strong legislative Board Chairmens, and it's going to be a hard act to follow. If given the chance in this line I would try to live up to the standards set up by the preceding chairman (as mediato between ihe student body and the faculty and administration); and I would also try to set up a new precedent of an even closer relationship between the student government and the student body.
STUDENT UNION CHAIRMAN Koxann Fox — If you're a Longwood student, then I think you've seen what the Student Union has done, can do, and will do for you in the future, if you're interested. I am running for the Chairmanship, would like the opportunity to keep things hopping on campus and help anyone concerned to be a part of this moving progress, which welcomes any and all ideas and input from you. S-UN TREASURER Carrol McAndrew — I would like to become involved in Student Affairs somehow. I feel I can best accomplish this by running for an office in majorminor elections. Therefore, I chose to run for Treasurer of Student Union. I believe I can fill this job and do a good job for the Student Union. Please vote for me for Student I'nion Treasurer. JUDICIAL BOARD Ruth Bourne - If elected to the position of Chairman of Judicial Board, I will be willing to accept the responsibility that comes with it and try my best to see that the Honor Code is upheld by the student body. I have been Secretary on the Board for a semester and have served as Vice Chairman this past semester. Therefore, I feel that I have the needed experience to fulfill the position. Unless I have your support, understanding, and help I have
VICE-CHAIRMAN Mary Williams — Many colleges have recently abolished their honor codes because they were no longer believed to be effective. In my opinion, the Honor Code is one tradition that Ixmgwood College should never change. I am willing to work as Vice Chairman of Judicial Board in order to help maintain support for the Honor Code. As a Psychology-Sociology major, I feel that this position would also provide me with an invaluable experience of working with and understanding people. SECRETARY Anne Hunt — Having served as Judicial Board Secretary this semester I feel that I have an understanding of the importance of organized and up-to-date files. From my overall experience with the Board I have seen how effective and fair the Board has been in dealing with students. If again elected, I will try to continue this tradition. Lynn Sullivan - I am interested in running for Secretary of Judicial Board because I am interested in the challenge that is offered by being on this board. I would like the chance to serve the student body by representing them in this capacity. LEGISLATIVE BOARD CHAIRMAN Elaine Snead — Ixmgwood College is about to enter a time of transition and change, legislative Board is going to have to be under strong leadership, who will be flexible with change, and the ability to
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VICE-CHAIRMAN Cindy Bull — I am running for Vice Chairman of Legislative Board because I feel I am qualified to hold this office. I feel I am able to cope with any situation that might arise. I have had a sincere desire to represent longwood in any way I could. Judith Moffitt - Judith Moffitt is running for Vice Chairman of legislative Board. She is a junior Government and Math major. She has served on legislative Board committees, the curriculum and supplementary reading committees. She was secretary of Junior panhellenic, treasurer of Panhellenic Council, secretary of the Government Club and belongs to two
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SUSANN SMITH honoraries. She wants to serve on the board because she feels she can give new ideas to the board and wants to listen and act on student ideas. TREASURER Amy Miller — I am seeking the office of Treasurer of legislative Board for two reasons. First, I feel that I am both interested and qualified enough to do the job well. Second, I believe in the student government and what it accomplishes. With your support I would try to keep it alive and strong. Think of what Ie-ngwood would be like without it. I would appreciate your support.
VICKIE EASTER to Residence Board. I hope everyone will turn out to support these elections. SECRETARY Mary Meade Saunders - It is my desire to represent the Student Body of Longwood College as Secretary of Residence Board. I feel that m» greater honor could be given me than the responsibility of representing my fellow students. If elected secretary, I will do my best to sec that Residence Board works in behalf of the students and that the opinions of the students are heard by the board, /our vote will be appreciated.
RECORDING SECRETARY Kathy Kaczmarek - I feel that I am qualified to serve as Recording Secretary of legislative Board. I am very concerned with matters concerning our legislative system. I want to help with the decisions dealing with student regulations and problems which arise that concern the entire student body.
SECRETARY Debbie Squires I am running for Secretary of Residence Board because I am interested in becoming more involved in I/mgwood's Student government, especially Residence Board. I served as a floor president last year and again this year. 1 also served as Fire Warden this past .summer in Summer School.
CHAIRMAN OF ORIENTATION Mary Bruce Hazelgrove — Orientation is a most crucial part of a student's life. At this time, the student is welcomed, educated and accepted into the I<ong\vood College Community. This year, more so than in the past, it will take a little extra effort to see to it that this class is ready and willing to accept all that longwood has to offer. As Chairman of Orientation, I will put forth that extra effort and with your help, the class of 1980 will be able to develop as an individual in an atmosphere suitable to help him reach his full potential.
INTERMURAL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION IAA-VK E PRESIDENT Terry Donohue I am running for IAA Vice President because I would like to see the students become more involved in the ntramural programs and to see the IAA become a more important par! of campus life. After working with the IAA for the past year and a half, I feel I am qualified and mure important - excited - about seeing these changes become a reality here at I-ongwood.
RESIDENCE BOARD CHAIRMAN Vicki Easter — I am running for Chairman of Residence Board because it is very important to me. I feel there is much to be done, and I would like to have an active part. I am a junior from Colonial Heights and served as dorm president last year and as Chairman of Residence Board during summer school. VICE CHAIRMAN Carol Lewis - With coeducation occuring at Iengwood, there must be much cooperation bettyeen the students and Residence Board. I am running for Vice chairman of Residence Board because I believe in this communication and would like to see these changes occur without infringing on the rights of us here at Longwood now. FIRE WARDEN Liz Barch — I feel, as Fire Warden, I will be in a good position to contribute new ideas
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Various Aspects Of Rush Discussed By Sorority Members
By SALLY GRAHAM Witli Rush 1975 now a memory, upperclassmcn sorority members, new pledges, and even those who have declared themselves "independents" are asking themselves many questions. Questions like, '"How did quota effect Hush9 What, if anything, did the Hush Counselors accomplish? What is my overall feeling of how Hush was run? How do I feel about the attitudes, etc. conveyed by the I'anhellenic Council?" and the age old "Should Rush be held first or second semester next year".'" As always, there are many mixed feelings and opposing opinions where Hush is concerned. These opinions differ from sorority to sorority and from class to class.
Opinions Of Upperclassmcn Sorority Members Beth Hatch, a member of Alpha Gamma Delta, commented on her overall attitude of how Rush went. Hush "went well. I liked it better first semester than second semester. I also liked it spread over the two-week period — it made things less hectic." Beth also brought out her feelings on the quota of 15 that was set. She said, "I'm sorry the quota was as low as it was." Kappa Delta member, Debbie Schubart, feels that "Rush went very well. I'm very pleased with our pledges. I don't think there should be a quota because that is limiting some sororities in members that they can get over the quota. I feel this is really hurting the rushees in the long run. Panhell shouldn't try to protect small sororities to the
detriment of the larger ones." Ellen Saunders, a senior-senior member of Alpha Sigma Tau said that, "I like Rush better first semester since more people go through because there is no grade point average and I think it gives more people motivation to get their grades. Rush went fine, but I think some of the jobs the Rush Counselors had to perform were too hard on them." Melissa Johnston, another member of Alpha Gamma Delta, feels that "rush should definitely be first semester, because by second semester stereotypes on individual sororities have been too much established. Plus if grades drop after first semester, the girls have more desire to work and pull them up. Overall, I think Rush was fantastic! I would have liked to have seen more sororites get more pledges. And as always, I would have liked for quota to be higher." Sigma Kappa member, Cathy Sterling, gave her comments on Rush. "I thought Rush was definitely different this year. There was a difference with it being a week and a half long. Because of Panhell's efforts, I felt that it brought the sororites closer together — Rush was really a Greek effort. I don't think the banquet accomplished what it was supposed to. The Rush Counselors were beneficial. I was disappointed that a lot of other sororities didn't get quota, and I don't feel it was the sororities fault that they didn't. Rush was at such a bad time with mid semester estimates, etc., a lot of people dropped out. I think there should be a first semester
Rush for upperclassmen and a second semester Rush for freshmen." Maureen Hanley, a member of Zeta Tau Alpha, said that Rush was ' 'too close after Oktoberfest and I think it would be better second semester. In some ways quota is good because it gives some sororities the opportunity to have more members. It's bad in that some people can't get in the sorority because of quota and some people are hurt. I think the intentions for Rush Counselors were good, but I don't think the purpose was fulfilled. A lot of rushees went where they wanted to go and they didn't really pay attention to what the Rush Counselors said." Alpha Delta Pi member, Laurie Lee McCullough, had this to say about Rush, "Overall, I thought that Rush was well organized. As far as Rush Counselors go, from what I've heard they could have been more effective. I can't be sure of this because I didn't go through Rush, but the impression I got was that they acted more as chaperones than counselors. I think we should stay with first semester rush. By waiting until second semester, we destroy the objectivity that should accompany Rush. One problem that I saw was that we should have received the Rush rules earlier than we did and in many cases they could have been made more specific." Another Sigma Kappa member, Nancy Andre, stated that "Panhell is the biggest problem. It's just not organized. A lot of the rules should be made clear. I think a list of prices for
each sorority should be made available to the rushees. I liked walk and I think the Rush Counselors are excellent. I went through Rush at the University of Georgia and it was held at the first of the year. I think the timing for Rush here was very bad. During the middle of the semester, people have tests, etc. I think Rush should be at the beginning of second semester before you have time to get bogged down with classes, etc." Leslie Olsen, a member of Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority commented on Rush. "I think Rush should be held first semester. Most of the girls in our sorority student teach second semester. I don't think the Rush Counselors worked at all this year. They didn't help the rushees that much. I do think that Panhell should have posted prices, etc. for each sorority. Panhell seems to be doing a better job this year than last year." Delta Zeta member, Cathy Morris stated, "We were surprised that quota turned out to be as high as it was, but I was disappointed in the number of girls that either dropped out of Rush or didn't receive bids. Our Nationals strongly favor a first semester Rush. I, also, personally favor first semester Rush, because by second semester girls have made their friends outside of sororities and it's hard to draw them into the Greek world." Patti Isbell, a member of Phi Mu, commented on Rush Counselors. "I thought it was a (Continued on Page 6)
SUN Sponsored Freak Week - Overall Success diabolic attack of inhuman spirits. The Warrens also investigated year-old daughter had innocently a home in Connecticut, but were played around with a Ouija stopped before any positive board, asking insignificant questions. She later asked the outcome could be brought about. spirit to show itself if it was really This house looked as if who it said it was. This opened a everything had been smashed. The police superintendent called door. When the Warrens walked into it a hoax in order to get rid of the house to begin their onlookers. However, police investigation, "the electrical accounts tell of furniture appliances all went on." The bouncing and objects bursting. family told of times when Some tried to say a 10-year-old furniture dematerialized in one child had caused all the Parapsychologists room and rematerialized in levitations. another. The strange were asked to do some scientifoccurrences happened from 9 ic investigations into the p.m. until 6 a.m., the psychic- paranormal events occurring. period. Unearthly haunting Psyshokinesis was proven — the sounds were heard. A Roman mind over matter idea where an Catholic priest called in to individual can move objects of exorcise the home had also one pound or less, and through witnessed the phenomena. The the psychokinetic energy of the fainily allowed a camera crew to child, inhuman spirits were come in during the Warrens' attracted and brought about the investigation, and a documentary terror. In eight out of ten times was produced. Kxorcisin rites after a home has been exorcised, were performed on May 2, 1974, nothing more happens. Since the and since then, nothing has ever investigation was called off, the happened to the home or family. fainily finally had to move away. Accordmg to the Warrens, Slides were shown of a house spirits "think of life in a more that was haunted for 84 weeks, confused state of mind. The\ with tapes of individuals' don't believe in the death of their interviews with those who had physical bodies." Often, when had any experiences with the clergymen come to bless a home, spirits. Positive and negative they can accept their death. If vibrations were picked up in the not, someone must try to rooms. Pipes were bent and rocks communicate with the individual. thrown at the house by mind over Hopefully, "by calling on God for matter, and the molecular help, they will be able to accept structure of furniture and objects death and pass on." was broken down and rebuilt in There are three major types or other rooms. Using the name of apparitions: the crisis Christ, the spirit was apparition, the visitation commanded to reveal itself and apparition where there is a death leave the house. of the physical body that shows Next, slides were shown of itself to a loved one, and the photographs taken of certain (Continued from Page 1)
objects and people. When developed, images were present of spirits in addition to those actually photographed. A question and answer period followed. Spirit guides were explained - those who watch over each person in positive ways. During investigations and exorcisms, the Warrens have experienced physical and psychological occurences. By understanding that spirits cannot hurt them, they can therefore ward off some of the dangers. Animals are also sensitive to spirits, especially during seances. The Warrens also feel that Satan worshippers reach an eventual point of no return, complete with mental illness and destruction. Witchcraft and Demonology Thursday's program began with a taped interview with a girl possessed, as an example of what can happen through religious resistance. Holy water and a crucifix were used in the treatment. Slides were then shown of a farmhouse negatively haunted by a woman who practiced Satanism. It affected the health of the family members, especially the wife. Features, looks and ideas changed. A human vampire was attracted to the home, who under hypnotic trance, drew blood from his sister and later from followers through hypodermic needle. He was exorcised later by an Episcopal priest after being terrified by the demonic practices. In this farmhouse, clocks moved, doors opened through psychokinesis, a piano played through telekinesis,
and blood spurted out of an orange and coagulated — an apport to tdeportation. A sound like a phone ringing was heard by some, through telekinesis. There was an unnatural cold — a psychic cold, where the family couldn't get warm. An apparition of a gray dress and a head hung to one side appeared to the woman one night, but her husband couldn't be awakened from a psychic sleep. The apparition chanted, moving its arms and smelling of moldy rotten meat. This is the "threshold of demonology and inhuman haunting." The spirit was of a 90-year-old woman who had been a Satan worshipper. She had made a pact, committed suicide by hanging, and haunted the owners of the house after her death. The home is still haunted, and the family had to move away. In the question and answer period, Mrs. Warren told of her visit to Stevens. She felt the presence of a man and a woman, not earthbound spirits. The woman was in her late thirties with naturally colored hair, whereas pictures of Mrs. Stevens show white hair, and she died at age 48. The man was of Irish or Scottish descent, dark hair, and in his late thirties. These impressions are near exit signs with the first floor and front of the building the strongest, and are related all the way through. Stevens, Mrs. Warren stated, is "Not haunted." There are only impressions of strong-willed and strong-minded people. She was unable to gather anything from Jar man because of the number of people in the building. The Warrens will begin an
investigation next summer at the White House, where Lincoln's impression has been seen in the Blue Room. A black cat ghost has been seen in the Rotunda, as well as several past first ladies. • Diabolic spirits can take on physical bodies. Tolpa is a physical manifestation brought about by black magic, and is solid to the touch. The Abominable Snowman is probably such a tolpa. The physicalness lasts a good while. The great influx of satanic cults and witchcraft have increased manifestations, and before the year 2000, this influx will increase. An exorcist is a clergyman with little to do with the outside world. He must go through a Black Fast period of meditation and prayer before each exorcism. Mr. Warren stated that "the most holy weapon against demonology is the church." The Warrens are against seances, as they activat disturbances. They use them now and then to gain more information. The purpose of the Warrens' programs were to " bring to you our experiences and knowledge and let you evaluate and perhaps go into the study and come up with answers to questions of today. There is an openmindedness as never before." The fact that Wygal's auditorium was filled both nights perhaps shows some of this openmindedness. The Warrens came, not to find followers for the supernatural, but to present documented evidence of the consequences of becoming too involved with the matters of the powerful occult. They gave Longwood much to think about.
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Pantomime Circus Sponsored By Artists Series By JO LEILI No, you really weren't mistaken if you thought you saw a green dancing tree with neat brown mappy formed feet, a moody mushroom or the good prince Olaf and his companions turned Princess, Rudolph, on the stage of Jarman Auditorium, the night of November the 10th. These just happened to be a few of the multitudes of characters which invaded the spotlight from 7:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m., when Lotte Gosler's Pantomime Circus was featured as the second annual artist series, as chaired by Longwood's junior, Debbie Webb. This program, entitled "Clowns and Other Fools," was directed and choreographed by Mrs. Gosler, who, born in Dresden, Germany, is virtually self-taught and mixes in her act unique touches of theatre, dance and pantomime entirely of her own creation. Also designing all the costumes used to display quick and versatile character changes, Mrs. Gosler was joined on stage with the other members of the cast, which consisted of: Donna Baldwin, a former dancer with the Manhattan Festival Ballet, and the "vamp" of the group; Ray Collins, who besides having abundant muscle rippling talents, has also performed with the Dance Theatre of Harlem; the announcer and personable Gary Cowan, a former member of the New York Dance Collective; Jerri lines, Mrs. Gosler's assistant of three years and "prima ballerina"; the blond Kenneth MacDonald, who having studied with Gene Manivaccio also thinks of himself as a ' 'prima ballerina," and the accompanist for the circus, Richard Mencio, who poses as their "piano grand baby." Beginning with the farcical "Greeting" starring all the cast dressed as six bright outfitted, big,
nosed and big "feeted" clowns, the audience of students, faculty, residents, and numerous children delighted in a veritable spectacle of handshaking (or unshaking!), which ended with Ix>tte being literally carried off the stage. "For Feet Only" followed as executed by white-clad Donna Baldwin, Kenneth MacDonald, and Jerri Lines, introducing the hilarious "Child Prodigy" starring Gary Cowan and none other than Lotte Gosler herself. Prancing on stage in pink tights, pink blouse and purple sash, Gary portrayed the elite but effeminate dancer, Mr. Boris, as frustrated by his "wunderkind" little Lotte outfitted in a blue dress with silver flapping fairy wings. "Variations on an Old Theme" with Jerri and Donna sincere and gowned while Kenneth and Ray leapt obliviously about the stage contrasted excellently with the spoof "Luv" as Jerri befriended the lover, Gary, desired the lion Ray, as he sensuously "strutted his stuff!" Again intriguing the audience as the winged "Mercury," Ray Collins whirled about the stage, leaving the announcer Gary with a telegram stating, "What this show really needs is more vex!" These lines provided a fitting introduction to a Hawaiian scene, "lively," depicting a mermaid in a sea of bubbles and a Hula skirted dancer, Jerri Lines, who only too gladly came down into the audience and presented Hampden-Sydney Senior Don Reid with three leis and a bottle of coke. Enjoying himself immensely, Don claimed, "I guess it's really nice being here in the audience, as acting in five plays in Jarman in the past two years, I'm usually the one up there." Not to be outdone, though, Lotte Gosler again appeared on
stage, this time to solo in "Life of a Flower," and having been planted in New York City, she found the goinj rough, finally succumbing to a winter snow. This was not before, however, she experienced blooming, growing, sun worshipping, and a devastating rain shower, which while not injuring her given suit, did shred her white petals, resulting in a flower with a coughing and sneezing cold! Preceding intermission was a ballet number, "It Starts With a Step," performed by blue clothed Donna Baldwin, and the dark mysterious "Valse Very Triste" featuring the entire cast who used, abused, and toyed with black sheets and robes to unravel the plot. The infamous tree, Gary Cowan, made his appearance after the intermission in "La Chasse," a hunting idyll starring the whole cast, and dwelling on the love between a doe and her tree, and the Prince Olaf and his companion, Rudolph, as the learned mushroom Lotte, looked on. "Iiebestraum" as solved by the acoompanist Richard Mencio, afforded I^otte dressed as his nanny, "Emilie," a chance to soon aver her prodigy creation, interrupting his act only to be finally carried off stage by Richard when overcome by sleep and his peaceful music. With political and moral overtones, "Collectors Items I, II, and III" took over, in which the mechanized Ms. Baldwin and Ms. Lines, Mr. Collins and Mr. MacDonald, imitated wind-up effigies to convey some very potent social issues concerning race, marriage, and war. Yet another solo produced I-otte's "Conversation with an Ant" which was tamed eventually to "slow down and enjoy life," followed by "Bird Fanciers" Gary as Hermit and composer,
and Ray as the slinky black cat. The next three sets were "The Come On," a comparison between swishy show girl Jerri and aged but persistent I/rtte; the odd, moody "Dream," suspending Donna above stage while propelled about by Ray; and "Splendor in the Grass" in which the green caterpillar Jerri, delighted and excited grasshopper Gary, the cool cricket Kenneth, and the well padded waddling bullfrog, Ray. The closing act, "Grandma Always Danced," featuring IxÂťtte alone center stage, perhaps best exemplified her genius in the use of her talents, and the imagination of her audience, as she wondrously used a mere white scarf and pink shirt. With these she showed her life from a bouncing baby to prom queen, bride, wife, granny, and lastly a swinging and somewhat angel. Following a standing ovation and much applause, a reception for the cast was held in the Gold Room, serving lime and cherry punch, ham biscuits, sweet 'n' sour hot dogs, peanuts and mints. Arriving a little later, hungry but happy, the cast claimed that they enjoyed working with this audience, and Jerri Lines
claimed to "find college crowds usually very receptive to our work" Gary Cowan, while signing autographs, stated, i really love the dancing and the work, but right now I'm starved!", and Kenneth MacDonald said, "No, I hadn't known until this morning that were playing at an all girls' college, but it was a gnat audience. The reception was highlighted by the entrance of Ray Collins, who, beset upon by about ten screaming Longwood students, hit the floor to autograph pamphlets, munch ham biscuits, and exchange kisses with nme obviously star struck females. When asked if this happens to Ray very often, Jerri Lines exclaimed in wide-eyed amazement, "No, actually it doesn't, actually this is the first time it ever happened! But then again, this is an unusually hyper crowd here tonight!"
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Rush Discussed (Continued from Page 4) good idea, because the rushees were exposed to different sororities and they couldn't just go to one or two. I definitely think that quota is necessary. I like Hush first semester because I think if it was held second semester, more girls would become less interested in going through Hush. I also thought that Panhell was very organized this year." Alpha Fhi member, Faye Shiflette, had this to say about Hush. I think there should definitely be a quota because it is only fair. I really liked the idea of Hush Counselors. I definitely favor a first semester Rush because by second semester the girls have established themselves and they just aren't as interested in sororities. I thought Hush this year went pretty well, but I was disappointed in the number that dropped out. Panhell is doing a lot better this year. I think it has really helped since they have gotten an advisor." Another member of Zeta Tau Alpha, Beth Tomhnson said "I favor Hush second semester because you can get to know the girls better and you get to see more than first impressions. The pledges seem to say that the Rush Counselors helped them a lot. I think Ms. Nicholas is doing a very good job with Panhell. It seems to be bringing the sororities together. I feel that Panhell definitely needed and should be structured. I think that quota is necessary, if there were no quota you would have so much extreme from the large to the small sororities." Robbie I-owry, another member of l)elta Zeta, commented, "I didn't think the girls thai went through Rush this year were as interested in Rush as girls have been in the past. I say this because of the number of girls thai dropped out of Rush. I don'l feel that the Rush Counselors were that helpful. I think that Panhell, however, tried to do their best to help as much as they could." Sigma Sigma Sigma member, Cathy Forreslor stated, "I like Hush better first semester because we tried a second semester Hush a few years ago .mil it didn't work well at all. I feel Hush went pretty well overall. The thing that I didn't like was this year we only had one Coke party, and it just was not enough of a chance to know everybody 1 do think that Panhell did do a better job this year in the past." Another Kappa Delta member, susi Slalnaker had this to say. "I think Hush should be held second semester. By that time, the freshman will have their grades and he settled into the college routine. I think Hush went really well. 1 think the idea of the Hush Counselors is an excellent one. The rushees should have someone who is non-biased Panhell seems to be pretty strong this year, 1 think it should be that way. I don't think that the sororites should be limited by a quota." Opinions Of New Pledges Cam Oglesby, a new pledge of Alpha Sigma Tau, said, i think Hush was very well organized. It gave rushees a chance to meet many new people in the various sororities. We got to see many aspects of each sororities and I think Rush was worthwhile even if you didn't join a sorority because of the opportunity to meet so many people. Since sororites play such a large part in
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school activites, it gave people the chance to feel that they were a part of Ixmgwood. Panhell was very good. They were somebody you could always go to and ask questions, especially during the period of silence. Through them we always knew what was going on. Panhell was well presented to the rushees and I think they did a great job â– I know it took a lot of work." An Alpha Sigma Alpha pledge, Beth Sadler, commented on Hush. "I think Rush was fun. It was really interesting and I was impressed by the sororities. The only thing I thought could be improved is the length of Rush. I wish it could have been longer. In that way, I could have gotten to know the members of the sororities better. Martha Brown, a Phi Mu pledge, had this to say, "Rush was alright. I think Panhell could use improvement. The Rush Counselors didn't do any good because they didn't really explain everything and you didn't get to know everything about the sororities that you should. I think quota is definitely needed. If we didn't have a quota, one sorority
could have a lot of members and another sorority could have very few." Alpha Delta Pi pledge, Ellen Cassada gave her opinions on Rush. "I thought it was pretty well organized. I especially liked the handbooks and the mimeographed sheets that were given to us. It helped me know where I was supposed to be, at what time, etc. I liked going in with groups. The idea of going in a group at a time is very good. In that way, you get to know more people in the sorority. I really didn't see that much point in the Hush Counselors. If I had any questions, I thought they were between the sorority I was interested in and myself and I didn't think I should have to go through her." Cathy Moore, also a pledge of Alpha Sigma Alpha said, "I think Panhell aided Rush a great deal. They really brought order to all of Rush. I really liked the Rush Counselors and I thought they were really good. It was really good to know that they seemed concerned. They were ready to help whenever they could. I feel there is a need to follow a quota so that the whole school won't be in one sorority."
Twelve Freshmen- Chosen For Freshman Commission By JEAN POSSNACK With the official declaration of the YWCA as inactive, questions concerning the fate of Freshman Commission have arisen. The freshman class has taken over Freshman Commission. Tuesday, November 11, the freshmen had a class meeting to make the nominations for Freshman Commission. The class itself made twelve of the nominations, while the Baptist Student Union, The Newman Club, and the Wesley Foundation made their own nominations. The nominees were Lori Alley, Peggy Ayler, Sharon Cadmus, Rosalind Crenshaw, Petie Grigg, Bev Hart, Susan Henley, Cynda Holt, Ann Johnson, Ellie Kennedy, With these opinions that were expressed, as well as others that were not, a variety of answers to the previously asked questions have been given. From these answers, there should be a large input to Panhell next year to make Rush even better than this year's.
Kathy Mulloony, Jeanne Nash, Kathy Newcomb, Cam Oglesby, Mary Louise Parris, Cindy Russel, Mary Pat Slavin, Mary Ruffin Weaver, and Joy Webb. From the nineteen nominees, twelve were voted on by the freshmen on Thursday, November 13. Melissa Wiggins, President of the freshman class, will make the thirteenth. The members of the Freshman Commission for 1975-76 are: Melissa Wiggins, president; Ixiri Alley, Rosalind Crenshaw, Petie Grigg, Bev Hart, Cynda Holt, Ann Johnson, Ellie Kennedy, Kathy Mullooly, Kathy Newcomb, Cam Oglesby, Cindy Russell, and Mary Ruffin Weaver. These thirteen girles will be the ones who will instill the spirit of Ix>ngwood and the Christmas spirit in the Freshman class. They will present a skit at Christmas, decorate the Christmas tree in the Rotunda, and sing Christmas carols everywhere.
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The Children's Hour- Opens Tonight Through Saturday- 8:00-Jarman
H20 Club Travels To Pa. For East Regional Conference The University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia was the location of the East Regional Conference for the National Institute for Creative Aquatics, November 7-9. Five members, pictured in front of Independence Hall, 1. to r.: Tracy Nepivoda, Betsy Clapp, Sue Whitenack, Patti Chapman and Sandy Maloney attended. The
group was accompanied by Miss Nancy Andrews, advisor to the club. The purpose of the conference involved practice, discussion and presentation of techniques, choreography and routines. Finances for the trip were provided by proceeds made during the Oktoberfest Water Show.
L.C. Varsity Hockey Team Takes Second In Southeast The Longwood Varsity Hockey Team traveled to Fredericksburg this week end to participate in the Southeast Hockey Tournament. Longwood met Kentucky University on Friday at 9:30 a.m. in their first game of the tournament. The team played very well and won the game by a score of 6-1. Terry Voit was high scorer of the game with three goals, Linda Baumler had two and Terry Donohue put one in for Ix)ngwood. The defense and the offense put it all together to play an exceptionally beautiful game. After beating Kentucky longwood had a chance to meet the University of Virginia in an afternoon game. Ixmgwood had been beaten by the Cavaliers earlier in the season thus longwood knew what to expect from the University team. Once again Ixuigwood was able to put it all together and come out winners. Longwood beat U.Va. by a score of 3-2. Terry Voit, Terry Sawyer, and Carol Filo each scored once. Following the game longwood had a long night to prepare themselves for the championship game which was played Saturday afternoon at 2:30. William and Mary beat Eastern Kentucky later in the afternoon to get a berth in the championship game. William and Mary met Ix)ngwood in the championship game to determine which team would represent the Southeast district at the National Tournament. Longwood had played exceptionally well during
the tournament but during the championship game the pressure seemed to destroy the team. Longwood was scored on three times during the first half of the game. The offense was not able to penetrate into the William and Mary circle and thus they were held scoreless during the first half. During the second half the team was able to pull themselves together and hold William and Mary scoreless; Terry Voit was able to put one in for Longwood. The team settled down in the second half but time ran out before they could come up with more goals. Ms. Hodges felt that the team played well during the tournament and she was pleased with the team's performance. Longwood placed second in the Southeast and William and Mary will represent the Southeast district in the National tournament which will be held at Madison College in Harrisonburg Virginia during Thanksgiving break.
Lillian Hellman's famous, and controversial play, The Children's Hour opens for a fournight run tonight at 8:00 p.m. in Jarman Auditorium. The cast and crews have been rehearsing this dramatic play about a girl in a boarding school who accuses her teachers of having an abnormal affection for each other, for over six weeks. They readily shared their comments about the show. Senior Nancy Pomplun, who was seen as Chrysothemis in Electra, and in two one-act plays last year, said she finds her role as the grandmother Mrs. Tilford, a great challenge for her. Mrs. Tilford is "a very heavy character role," she stated. "It's an excellent exercise in acting." She stated that the most difficult part of her acting is trying "to understand and then portray Mrs. Tilford's attitudes. She is a very rigid, sophisticated, societyminded person," Nancy explained. Nancy first became interested in theatre at the age of five, saying, "My parents used to take me to Barter theater and I loved it." She acted in some one-acts in high school, but while at Old Dominion University she worked only in the technical areas. While at O.D.U., Nancy said she "always had the urge to act, but never quite built up the nerve to try out." When she transferred to Longwood, she stated, "I really wanted to try out for Pygmalion, but I couldn't get up the nerve. After seeing it, I wished that I had tried out, tnd this made me even more determined to try out for the next show." Nancy has enjoyed working on this show and said, "It's a good show to do at Longwood because it's a show about the harmful effects of gossips and the assumptions that people make. I hope that after people see the show they will take a good look at themselves and the things that they say about other people." Sophomore Karen Kimbrough, who plays the part of Mary, first became interested in the theatre at the age of twelve, after being in the Children's Theatre production of Aladdin. Throughout her high school years, she acted in numerous shows. Here at I>ongwood, she played the role of Eve in The Apple Tree and was a chorus member of Electra. Karen said that this role is the hardest she has ever had. "Mary is so different from me," she explained. "Usually by the end of the first week of rehearsals I have the character set; it took me a lot longer for this show." She commented that she is playing Mary a little young for today's adolescent, saying, "there's a big difference between today's 14 year old and the 14 year old of the
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1940V To summarize the character of Mary, Karen used the line from the play, "Mary hates everybody and everything." "She controls and manipulates everybody," Karen said. "All of the girls are scared of her on both a physical and mental level. Yet she puts on such a sweet act in front of grown-ups." Karen feels Mary is basically a warped and twisted child. "She smiles when she realizes that what she does works; she really enjoys seeing the power she has over others." Although Mary is the central character, Karen stated, "There is no independent star in this play. It's such a heavy play; it's a show where you play off each other's emotions." "This cast is special," she added. "There is no upstaging; the actors are more of an ensemble than any other play I've been in." The part of Martha Dobie is played by Senior Melissa Johnston. A familiar face on Jarman's stage, Melissa has participated in 11 major shows and a number of one-acts here at Ixmgwood. She described the character Martha as "a very nervous confused woman who doesn't really know what she wants out of life." According to Melissa, portraying Martha Dobie is much more difficult than the roles she had in the past. She explained, saying "I have been geared toward milking a part," and "the simplicity involved in The Children's Hour must come out. There is no room for overacting." Linda Frank, known as "Frankie," expressed a similiar idea, "We are trying to create people and not a stereotype." The second semester freshman was a chorus member in The Apple Tree and Queen Gertrude in Kosencrantz and (iuildenstern Are Dead. She now plays the part of Karen Wright, who she says is a "very thoughtful, quiet, sensitive person, who is usually in control of herself and her emotions." She describes Karen as "retaining all of her emotions inside, whereas Martha displays all of her emotions." Frankie said she had difficulty handling the role of Karen because she "lacks the control in myself that Karen has to have." She said Dr. Mattus, the director, helped her develop her character through discussions of the character's motivations and future. She echoed Nancy Pomplun's statement concerning the relevance of this show, and said "I hope that the students who come to see the show will lm able to relate it to their personal lives and come away with a more appropriate atlitudi ••■ ard gossip." The part of Joe CardL is played by Hampden-Sydney
Freshman, "Jr." Beckner. He describes Karen"s fiancee as a "very organized person who has his whole life structured and planned. When the business with Karen and Martha starts, it messes up his life structure, and he has trouble handling it." Jr. has acted in numerous shows in high school and played the part of God in the one aet, No Snakes In This Grass. He said he got the part of Joe by pure accident. "I came to try out tor the directing classes' one-acts and while I was there I was asked to read for the part. The next thing I knew I had the part of Joe." Freshman Lisa IVllis will play the part of the "sploit old aunt", Lily Mortar. Lisa first became interested in drama in the eight grade when she tried out and got the lead in a Gilbert and Sullivan operetta. She described Lily Mortar as "soil of Pseudosophisticated and extremely selfmotivated. She thinks only of herself." Lisa added that part of the aging ex-actress "is very degrading in respects to the way the other characters treat her, and even what she herself docs." "I love this show; I always have. It's one of the reasons why I tried out," said Lisa. The stage manager of The Children's Hour is Barb Kspey, who commented, "My job has been fairly easy because of the willingness of the actors and backstage people to cooperate. Everybody gets along very well;. it's a very unified cast and crew." Ann Marie Morgan, the student director agreed with Barb and added, "it has been fantastic to watch the characters develop during the course of rehearsals, and it has been a great learning experience for me to work so closely with Dr. Mattus." The director of this show, Dr. Martha E. Mattus, had this to say: "This cast is a combination of 'old pros' and 'first timers', and they have worked and grown together into a very strong company. This is the first show I have directed here at l-ongwood for which I did not also design. 1 am very pleased with the quality of work and the spirit of dedication of the student designers and crew chiefs."
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Forum: Students Respond To Question Of Credit Or Money For Student Leaders
THE CHILDREN'S HOUR directed by Dr. Martha E. Mattus Student director: Ann Marie Morgan
By MARTHA McCOTTER When interviewing students on our campus concerning the possibilities of monetary reward for having certain positions in Student Government or other activity-related "jobs," it immediately became apparent that most student leaders do not want to be paid and most I<ongwood students do not want to pay them. However, some students were receptive to the idea of worthy students being awarded credit hours. Gwen Goggin, a member of* Residence Board, responded, "We spend enough time to be paid ... but we shouldn't be. We are students on this campus and we're doing these jobs for the student body." Judy Ellis, also a member of Residence Board, was also opposed to the idea, "No! Maybe credit, not money . . . Being paid the students might not be acting on behalf of the Student Body." Carol I-ewis, another Residence Board member, responded, "That's dumb it's a service for the student body. Credit. . . maybe. It would take a lot of supervision. You should have to work for a credit ... too many student leaders on our campus sit on their butts and don't do anything ... so they shouldn't get paid or be given credit in those cases." Debbie Reynolds, a sophomore, seemed to agree with most upperclassmen, 'I don't think they should be paid." Jane Pace, a freshman too, agreed, "I don't think they should be paid." Sue Sparkman, also a freshman, said, "I think it's great that it is volunteer. I do feel they should be given credit hours, though." (urine Thome said,'' I don't think they should ... I think students should do it out of their own free will, not for benefits." Hachel Jolly, chairman of Judicial
Board, responded, "I disagree with being paid but credit hours would be a good idea. I hope we could get that system here at Longwood." Ann Hunt, a sophomore, and secretary of Judicial Board, stated, "Getting involved in student leadership is something you do to balance out your activities ... I consider it self sacrifice ... I want to work for the student body, I don't want to be paid." Mary Jo Wade, a junior, answered, "I don't think that would be right at all. Our student government would become a monopoly. Now credit ... I can see that... They do spend a lot of time, it's a good idea." Debbie Barksdale said, "You're kidding! I don't think they should be paid . .. it's volunteer, you don't have to do it. However, they ought to get credit." Debbie mentioned an interesting point when she added, ". . . it's gonna be on their records, so actually they're getting credit anyway." Robin Grayson responded, "I don't think they should be paid . . . because they're part of the student body... they ran because they wanted to. We need more interest in the student body . . . the same people are always running... Longwood is due for a change." Molly lee, a senior, and one who has devoted countless hours to leading student activities, responded, "The experience made it all worthwhile." Emily Burgwyn, a junior, answered, "I think it would be a good idea but not feasible. Credit... it is pertinent to Political Science, but not as a substitute for requirements." Mary Bruce Hazelgrove, also a junior, said, "I don't agree with it at all. If they're doing it just for money they're not going to do a good job. We need people with a genuine interest in the student
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However, some were not so emphatically opposed and several were for the new concept. Kathy Arthur said, "I don't think it's right, but it would stimulate interest." Brenda Williams, a sophomore, stated, "It would make the job more desirable. They need to receive some reward other than another statement on their record . . . They do deserve some sort of payment whether it be monetary or credit hours. It's complicated! Audrey Sims says, "I think they should be paid. They take a lot of time away from studies and recreation. Credits would be a good idea ... let them pick up a history credit, it's an experience in government!" Dale Stark simply responded, "I don't understand why we don't pay them. I think they should be paid." Laurie McCullough, chairman of Student Union, felt fairly positive about the new ideas. "I think it would be good if stud en' leaders were paid, but I'm not sure it's practical. There would have to be many stipulations and much evaluation to go along with a program like that. I think a much better system would be to award college credit. This would provide incentive for more people to run and encourage those who hold offices to do a better job. My involvement in student activities at logwood has been a greater learning experience than a whole year of classes ... I think college credit would be well justified." As anyone can tell when looking at this, year's elections (the lack of interest, lowering of standards, etc.), we need a new approach to student leadership. What's it going to be? Perhaps the answer doesn't lie in dollars and cents but in each of us as students.
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Teacher Evaluation Forms Investigated For Revision By MAUREEN HANLEY At the end of each semester every Longwood professor has the option to use the teacher evaluation forms if the individual so desires. The purpose of these evaluations, stated Dean Gussett, is to let the students make comments and suggestions to their professors. This gives the professor an idea of the students opinion of his methods and it also shows him ways in which he can imdrove or alter his professional skills. Dean Gussett said that, "the forms, which were designed by the academic affairs committee, was first administered in 196768. When the idea for the evaluations was presented to the faculty committee, there was a suggestion made that these forms should be mandatory but this was quickly disputed so at present these forms are still optional for the professor." So these forms have no effect on a teacher that has tenure, even if he obtains several unpleasant evaluations. Dean Gussett stated that "the only way these forms could affect tenure is if a professor is being considered for tenure or a promotion and if he has gotten several favorable evaluations then this could help the professor to obtain whatever goal he is
SCHEDULE OF EXAMINATIONS First Semester, 1975-76 Session November"! 1975
seeking." Dean Gussett said that "most professors do offer the evaluation forms at least once a year and the teacher does not look at these forms until after grades have been sent to the registrar's office. Then the professor can look at his evaluations and he can either keep them, show them to the head of his department, or turn them in to the dean to show him the professor's evaluation; but this process is up to each individual depending on what he wishes to do. One reason for this, Dean Gussett commented, is that, "some teachers may feel so pressed for time at the end of the semester that they do not feel that they have the time to take up a class period to administer the forms. Dean Gussett also stated that he feels "These evaluations are very healthy and it is a very good interchange between students and professors. It allows the students to give their opinions of their courses and it gives them a chance to express their feelings to the teachers and their classes". Dr. Gussett also said that he feels that "both the short and the long forms ask good questions and they seem to serve a good purpose". At present a suggestion has been sent to the academic affairs committee, by legislative board to investigate the forms and see if they need any revision, as well as the possibility of making the forms mandatory for all professors to use in their courses.
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(Continued from Page 1) they don't understand how much time it takes." However, ironically enough after this year, the Flat Hat staff will not longer be paid, which is due to an attempted financial cutback. When asked if she thought this would be detrimental to the newspaper, Page said, "not significantly . . . People are here because they like it. However, I think with people having to have outside jobs they won't spend as much time on the paper. I'm concerned." As you can see, although most students and administrators are opposed to the pay-credit idea there is a variance of opinion. Perhaps Dr. Blackwell said best what most Longwood administrators and students feel, "I think some things should be volunteer . . . There is more to living than credit, therefore, there should be more to life... I enjoy my church work and civic activities. I'm expressing my appreciation for being a part of life here."