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LONGWOOD COLLEGE, FARMVILLE, VIRGINIA, TUESDAY, MARCH 30, 1976
Beth Tornlinson Recipient Of Miss Longwood Title: *850 In Scholarships Awarded Top Finalists By THALIA GERACHIS Beth Thomlinson, a 21-year old junior from Orange, Virginia was crowned Miss Longwood 1976 at 8 p.m. on Saturday night in Jarman Auditorium. The theme for this year's pageant was "A Woman's Place Is. . ." As Mary Bruce Hazlegrove, general chairman stated, "A woman's place in today's world cannot be specifically defined. The 1976 contestants have varying interests and talents that will support their individuality.. .The girls are no longer judged soley on their beauty, but emphasis is placed on their intelligence, poise, and talent." This year $850 worth of scholarships are being awarded to the three top finalists. Special thanks should go to Sue Watson for her work with the Farmville community obtaining their many fine contributions. As Mary Bruce said, "Without the contributions of merchants, patrons, and civic organizations, the Pageant wouldn't be possible." The Master of Ceremonies for the evening was Mr. Harvey Hudson. He has been in broadcast media, on television and radio, and a star performer on WLEE and WXEX-TV in Richmond. He has M.C.'d many Junior Miss Pageants in the area as well as the 1976 Miss State Fair. Mr. Hudson has been the
recipient of many radio personality and top management awards. The entertainment for the evening was provided by the Bridgewater Stage Band under the direction of Thomas R. Thornley. It performs in the tradition of famous jazz bands. Along with the band were two very delightful young men, Jimmy Lee of Wofford College and Curtis B. Nolley of Bridgewater College. Each sang two songs which were evidently met with great response from the audience. Talking to Jimmy Lee after the program, he said, "The girls were great to work with but the backstage crew never gets enough credit, especially Ruth (Bourne), Wilson, and Bill (Atkinson). They're great!" After an opening song by Jimmy Lee, Mr. Hudson introduced the contestants' production numbers. Each of the girls were wearing green jumpsuits and neck scarves. As they sang, "I Like Being a Woman" they did a dance choreographed by Susann Smith and took that long, first of many walks down the runway. Miss Longwood 1975, Mari Bea Coles, a senior from Virginia Beach was then introduced. When asked about her year as Miss Longwood she said that "she had met so many nice people, it was very hard to describe. The Miss Tobacco Bowl
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Second runner-up Yvonne Morrison, Miss Longwood, and first runner-up Diane Quinn congratulate each other after pageant. Festival (of which she was picked second runner-up) was worth every minute — I just couldn't get the hanging of chewing tobacco!" Our five judges this year included Mrs. Shirley W. Cash of Staunton, Va., a past judge in the Staunton-Augusta County area: Mr. Gene Ross of Petersburg, Va., who has been a judge for many Miss America preliminaries throughout the state; Mrs. Catherine Beale of Culpeper, Va., who has been associated with the Miss Culpeper County pageant since 1972; Mr. Walter P. Stiff of Suffolk, Va., a gentleman who has judged many pageants throughout Virginia and North Carolina, and Mr. Frank M. Lee of Halifax, Va., who has been associated with the Miss Bronze Lynchburg Pageant. Our own Mr. Willard Leeper and Col. John Carr, III served as auditors and kept running scores on each of the contestants throughout the evening. Talent this year was very interesting. There were two demonstrations, four songs, five dance-type routines, including floor exercises and baton twirling and two dramatic readings. The interesting part was each girl proved her own individuality with her talent. Sharon Cadmus, sponsored by social sorority Alpha Gamma Dalta, presented an original poem, as the first
contestant, Kim Laughter, contestant number two, sang "Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head," number three, Robin Deans presented a cowgirl baton routine to "Buttons and Bows"; number four, Dawn Drewry, who was also chosen Miss Congeniality by the other contestants did a floor exercises gymnastics routine to the "Maple Leaf Rag'y' number five Emily Habwe, did a native African dance and verse routine, number six, Karen Kimbrough recited a Mark Twain selection from "Adam and Eve," number seven, Cindy Lafoon, sang a medley of songs from "My Fair I^ady," number eight, Yvonne Morrison, did a modern jazz routine to the "Friendship Dance" by Gladys Knight and the Pips, number nine, Diane Quinn, sang "Can't Help Loving That Man" from "Showboat" - Liza Minelli style, number ten, Chris Saunders did an art demonstration and drawing to music — Chris was later chosen by the judges as Most Talented Non-Finalist, contestant number eleven in talent competition was Beth Tornlinson who did a modern dance to music by Debussy, number twelve, Mary Woolfolk, displayed clothes for 1976 — that she had designed and sewn and contestant number thirteen Diane Jones sang, "I'm the Greatest Star" from "Funny Girl." Every one of these girls is
to be commended for their very enjoyable presentations!!!! Jimmy I-ee sang "Tlis is my Moment" to open the second act. Swimsuit competition and evening gown competition followed. Following these two competitions, Mari-Bea Coles, Miss LoogVOOd 1975 gave her farewell speech. Mari-Bea did a skit from "The Wizard of Oz" last year as her talent. She told the audience that she has "liked beauty pageants all of my life and I've always thought that farewell speeches sounded the same. I'm not sad about giving up my crown. It didn't really hit me that someone was really going to take my crown until last night (Friday). No one can ever take away the experiences and friends I've made. They'll have good times too. I can't stand up here and thank everyone. They know who they are — but I owe a lot to my mother who has been my constant help. The lion was looking for courage — I've found some, the tin man was looking for a heart - if he'd been in pageants, he would have found many hearts willing to help him, the scarecrow was looking for a brain — if I haven't found it by now — I won't. I just hope that this past year has improved me intellectually. Thank you, longwood College." After the announcement of (Continued on Page 3)
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administrators across the country. In order to take a look at the Editor subject of mandatory student THE ROTUNDA activities fees and allow full Longwood College participation by interested Farmville, Virginia 23901 members of the public, I have requested that House BUI 547 be Dear Editor: carried over to the 1977 session of I am writing this letter in order the General Assembly. In the to inform the students of Virginia interim, a subcommittee, of the reasoning behind, and the composed of legislators and present status of, legislation members of the public (with which I introduced in the 1976 student representation) will session of the Virginia General conduct a study of this matter Assembly dealing with and hold public hearings across mandatory student activities fees the state. at Virginia's state supported I have very much appreciated colleges and universities. As you the assistance and input of may know, House Bill 547 would student leaders in this matter and require that no state supported would hope that Virginia's institution of higher learning students would actively could levy a mandatory student participate in this study. activities fee unless such a fee Hopefully, the result will be an was approved in a referendum — improvement for the benefit of with at least 40 per cent of the the students of our students voting — at least once Commonwealth. Sincerely, Wyatt B. Duirette, Jr. Editor's Note: The following is the actual House bill referred to in letter to the Editor above. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia: Florida Vacation That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numAs the Spring Season bered 23-3.1 as follows: S 23-3.1 A. No student activity fee may be assessed or collected at approaches, college students any State institution of higher learning unless the assessment of such a from all over the United States fee has been approved by a majority vote of the students enrolled in descend on Ft. I^auderdale to such institution in an election held thereon during the regular ac- take advantage of the beauty of ademic year in which at least forty per centum of such students vote. our beaches and our weather. If less than forty per centum of such students vote in such election, one These beaches are public; howadditional election on the question may be held within sixty school ever, local authorities must enforce strict rules and regulations days of the first election in the same academic year. B. If less than forty per centum of such students vote in the second to maintain peace and order. election or if the fee was not approved by majority vote in the first This year police enforcement will election with forty per centum of such students voting, no election may be of maximum stringency. The Seminole Tribe recognizes again be held on the question until the next regular academic year. C. If the assessment of a student activity fee be approved as the exuberance of young people provided in subsection A., the board of visitors or other governing at this time of the year. To make body of the institution may fix, revise from time to time, and collect their visit to Florida as pleasant such a fee for not longer than four academic years unless another as possible, with minimal election on the question is held and the assessment of a student ac- expense, the tribe has made available 66 acres of their tivity fee is again approved as provided in subsection A. D. Any student at any institution where a student activity fee is Hollywood Reservation for a approved and assessed may refuse to pay the fee. Any student camp site, during Spring refusing to pay the fee shall be charged a reasonable fee for any Vacation. Only minutes from the particular activity or event in which he participates to the extent that beach, the site has a 20 acre the cost thereof would otherwise be paid by means of such student spring-fed fresh water lake, sandy beaches and wooded activity fee. E. As used in the section, "student activity fee" means a fee paid camping areas. Best of all, the fenced in camp by students at a State instituion of higher learning, the receipts of which are used to defray, in whole or in part, the cost of providing site offers HASSLE FREE FUN recreational, educational, cultural or social activities for students — 24 hours a day, plus rock music and extras. attending such institutions.
House Bill 547
Why': The need has arisen for some answers. Why, at an accredited Virginia state-supported college, is there no journalism department, professor or class? There are numerous students, especially those who serve on the staff of the puhlications, who want and need to learn basic fundamentals of journalism. No wonder the Rotunda is deemed mediocre — with no one to lead the way and show how to correct mistakes, how can anyone expect a good paper? Occasional complaints and criticisms have never completed lay-outs on Sunday afternoons or written a single news story. The achievements that have been, are being, and will be made are done solely through the efforts of a few individuals who care enough to want this campus to have a newspaper, and who, even though working primarily through intuition, do a good job and produce eight pages of news. What would happen if the Rotunda ceased to exist? There is no journalism department, so why expect students to teach themselves what should automatically be provided? If there is no training available, there could easily be no newspaper. With the turnover in the faculty each year, why is the idea of a professor of journalism only a possibility? "We're studying the issue" is not valid after so long a time. How many other state-supported institutions have no such department? It goes without saying that there are enough students interested to create a definite need. A journalism class would offer the ideal opportunity for an increase in staff members; some aspect of reporting could be a course requirement. An increase in the staff would result in a greater amount of campus events being covered, and it could mean the beginning of research on modern issues. With the small staff that now exists, only major activities can be featured, and the idea of special issues is only a dream. If it could become a reality, would the apathetic student body care? Does it make any difference? Perhaps the Rotunda should beset aside for a semester. Personal satisfaction gained from service to a publication does not meet deadlines for class term papers ana projects. Does sacrificing hours of sunbathing to complete an
every four years. In addition, any student who was opposed to paying such a fee could opt out of paying the fee and be charged a reasonable amount for those activities in which he or she chose to participate at the institution. In the process of reviewing and discussing House Bill 547, I was made aware, largely through the input of concerned students, of many difficulties which this legislation might create. However, the reason why I introduced the legislation has not changed. I am still concerned about the equity of requiring students at our state supported colleges and universities to support, through a mandatory fee, organizations and activities which they may have no interest in or which they may actively oppose. You may be aware that this matter has recently been of considerable interest to other state legislatures and university
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assignment matter? If there is no interest, there is little need for a newspaper. And with no journalism department to create involvement and stimuli, how Can there be any interest? Issues have been distributed each week in the academic year for 50 years, and will continue to be published. However, with no journalism department, improvements will be few and slow in coming. Why is this so? Answers are needed.
iCHIEF OF THE MESS| Ellen Cassada
HAND-OUTS Thalia Gerachis Tricia Brown Ginny I-oving Patti Carr
MONEYCHANGERj Sally Graham IHUNTANDPECKERs| SHARP SHOOTERS Iiz Phelps I Ginny Loving Cathy Hite Ms. McKinney CUTTERS AND SOLICITORS SQUEEZERS Betty Vaughan Karen Foster Debbie Campbell Maureen Hanley GARBAGE COLLECTORS
Martha McCotter, Jc Leili, Maureen Hanley, Storm Topping, Jean Possnack. Laura Moy, Sue Rible, Dianne Harwood, Penny Kobinson, Thorn Metheny, Lynn Sullivan, Thalia Gerachis, Diane Quinn, Patti K. Chapman Opinions expressed are those of the weekly editorial board and its columnists and do not necessarily reflect the views of the student body or the administration.
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GYRE To Sponsor Reading Workshop In an effort to promote the literary interest generated by the 1976 Literary Festival and Robert Penn Warren, the GYRE is sponsoring two upcoming events. Dr. Quentin Vest will give a poetry reading on Tuesday, April 13, at 7:00 in Wygal. Readings will include new poems which have never been presented at Longwood before. In addition, the GYRE has organized an infomal poetry discussion-criticism group. Students may bring their own works to read and for friendly, helpful criticism by others interested in poetry. The group meets on Mondays at 5 p.m. on first floor Grainger, and students are welcome to attend once, occasionally, or all the time. It is not necessary to bring a poem. The GYRE itself will be out in April and will include poetry, stories, art, and photography by the student body, graduate students, alumni, and faculty.
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Curriculum, judi Board, Dining Hall By MARY LOUISE PARRIS At the March 8 Legislative Board meeting, Rennie Bruno (Sophomore Representative) and Millie Barnes (Senior Representative) were elected to serve on the Student Activities Fees Committee. The date for the Student Government Dinner was set for Tuesday, March 30. Mr. Dalton will speak on the relationship between state government and student government. For new business, Mary Bruce Hazelgrove, Orientation Chairman, said there was a need for more Orientation Leaders. Applications for Orientation leaders may be picked up at the Head Table in the Dining Hall. Mary Bruce said that the applications were now open only to rising seniors, but if not enough rising seniors applied, applications would then be open to other uppercla&smen. Rosalind Crenshaw was congratulated on being elected as Head Colleague for the 76-77 Colleagues. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. The Legislative Board was kept busy with many items of business and discussion at its March 22 meeting. The first item of business was a vote on the Longwood Inter-Religious Council Constitution. The LIRC constitution was approved by a large majority. Molly Lee, being the only student on the curriculum committee, wanted to know other students' opinions on the committee's new proposal for general requirements for a B.S. degree. The new proposal requires that a student take three hours of American History, six hours of Western Civilization and sue additional elective hours of a social science (psychology would not be accepted as an elective to fulfill this requirement). Discussion followed Molly Lee's report and she said she would take the opinions that were presented back to the curriculum committee for consideration. It was again announced that the Student Government Dinner will be held Tuesday, March 30, in the Banquet Room. Dr. T. C. Dalton will be keynote speaker with the topic concerning the relationship between state government and student government. Other administrations officials will give brief reports of current happenings in their departments as well. All three SGA Boards will be present for the dinner and the legislative Board will hold its meeting after the dinner. Cathy Barcalow, Cathy Lowe, Martha McCotter, Ellen Cassada, and Mary Louise McCraw were accepted as new Student Counselors. It was pointed out that Amy Miller, current SGA treasurer, will be transferring, therefore, another election for SGA treasurer will be held later this spring, so Amy can help the new treasurer get started. Ruth Bourne, Judicial Board Chairman, was present to discuss Judicial Board Proposals concerning the rewording of some of the general terms such as campus, social and judicial probation, and suspension. A new term was introduced to get the representatives' feelings on it. This new proposal is Strict Campus. Strict Campus was proposed as a punishment
between a regular Campus and a suspension. It was felt there was a need for something sterner than a campus and yet not as severe as a suspension in certain individual cases up before Judicial Board. The Strict Campus would involve, not only a restriction to campus, but also a restriction to the room for 2-3 days any time other than academic activities, mealtime, or church. Strict Campus is only a proposal as of now. Contact your Judicial or Legislative Board representative to let them know what you think of this proposal. The last discussion of the Legislative Board meeting centered on the system of seating in the Dining Hall. Dean Heintz wanted the representatives' views on the idea of continuous seating, as is practiced at Oktoberfest, for both lunch and dinner. A majority of the members present favored keeping the system we have now, others favored continuous seating for lunch only and there was one vote for continuous seating at both lunch and dinner.
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Dawn Drewry as Miss Congeniality the five finalists were announced. They were Dawn Drewry, Beth Tomlinson, Diane Quinn, Yvonne Morrison and Karen Kimbrough. Each girl was asked a question while the judges were doing final tabulation. Diane Quinn was asked "We understand that you were a member of Virginia Youth On Stage — what is it?" Diane answered that "it was a large 14 hour variety show consisting of 30 Ail-American kids who practiced for two weeks, smiled for all they were worth and sang songs that young America loves." Beth Tomlinson was asked "What rewards have you received as a gymnastics instructor in Orange, Virginia?" Beth answered that "Orange is a small area and has no one to help young children in this sport — I've helped to give them this opportunity and to do some good." Dawn Drewry was next. She was asked "How do you think your training in gymnastics will help you in your work in physical Lychnos Society therapy?" She said that "my Holds Initiation confidence in myself will in some way help them." Fourth to be By DEBORAH BAILEY questioned was Yvonne Lychnos Honorary Science and Morrison. Her question was Math Organization initiated 14 "With so many years of dance — new members and two honorary how did it help you with your members during its December snow skiing?" "It helped me to initiation ceremony. The 14 become limber, more flexible, members were: and move along fast." Fifth, Deborah Bailey, Dianne Cain, Karen Kimbrough, was asked, Pam Carmines, Janet Croswell, "You have the opportunity to Debra Crowder, Anita Dewell, Jo become a United Nations Leili, Nancy Mays, Elizabeth interpreter in French. How will it O'Donnell, Sandra Shelton, help your English?" Karen Bonnie Stinson, Mary Ann answered that "they've helped Togger, Sue Warner, and Eleanor me speak better English and White. communicate well." At a recent meeting of The final, tense moments were Lychnos, officers for the 76-77 finally dispelled when Yvonne year were elected as follows: Morrison was chosen second Anita Dewell — President; runner-up, Diane Quinn, first Eleanor White — Vice-President; runner-up and Beth Tomlinson, Dianne Cain — Secretary; Miss Longwood 1976. A reception Deborah Bailey — Treasurer, followed for everyone in the Gold and Betsy O'Donnell — Historian. Room, Lychnos is composed of those Talking to Harvey Hudson science and math majors afterwards, this reporter asked attaining a certain grade average him his opinions on the pageant in in the fields of math and science general. He said that Longwood and having the required number College is the only school that he of math and science credits. knows of that "the girls do all of Lychnos recently held a the work themselves. They're an reception for Dr. Joseph Law unusual group and great to work after his lecture in Wygal and is with. This is also a very receptive in the process of holding audience — I'm a great believer receptions for the Tuesday night in laughter and my association Toxicology speakers. with your group has been great. Spring initiation will be held This is good training for you girls around mid-April. whether you plan a future on the stage or not. T he girls are so good and they aren't very old at all — keep working — you're good!!!!!!" All the contestants I talked to enjoyed the pageant and told me they could never have had a better experience. They said that they developed good rapport with each other and much poise and AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY confidence.
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Amendments To SGA Constitution Passed By Students
By MARY LOUISE PARRIS Diane Quinn was very The Student Government complimentary about the whole Associational Amendments for pageant. She said, "I was 1976 were voted on by the student surprised at how well we all got body March 4, 1976. Sixteen per along. I thought that it would be cent of the student body took time every girl for herself but each to vote on the SGA amendments. girl was genuinely happy for each Voting went as follows for the five other. Mari-Bea Coles was a proposed amendments: constant source of support that Amendment 1 — Yes, 256: No, made every girl feel that she had 14. the potential to be Miss Amendment 2 — Yes, 216; No, Longwood." 53. Sharon Cadmus felt that "we Amendment 3 - Yes, 233; No, became very close working 37. together — I've enjoyed working Amendment 4 — Yes, 241; No, with the girls." Chris Saunders 19. felt that she "gained poise and Amendment 5 — Yes, 250; No, control — a real learning 11. experience." Dawn Drewry, All five amendments were "couldn't believe it! Everyone ratified and they are as follows: did so well and we had such good 1. Article III Organization. rapport." Her little brother, Section 1. Executive Council, B. John, told me "I'm proud of my Membership sister" — give him a hug girls! The members of the Executive Emily Habwe, "thoughly enjoyed Council shall be the President of it! the Association who shall also All the parents seemed pleased serve as Chairman of legislative too. Col. John V. Quinn, told the Board; Chairman and ViceRotunda "This is a good school, Chairman of Judicial Board; we like what lengwood College Chairman and Vice-Chairman of stands for and we're glad that Residence Hoard; Vice* Diane is here." Chairman of legislative Hoard, In July, Miss longwood will Corresponding Secretary of the travel to Roanoke for the Miss Association, and Treasurer of the Virginia pageant along with Association. Mary Bruce Hazelgrove, Sally 2. Article III Organization; Chewning, and Tilsia Stephens — Section 1. Executive Council; C. next year's General Chairman. Powers As Sally Chewning said, "This The Executive Council shall was fantastic! Even though this have the power to propose year was bigger and better than amendments to this Constitution. last year — next year will be 3. Article III Organization; GREAT!" Section 1. Executive Council; I). Meetings Home Ec Students The Executive Council shall meet with the advisors of any of To Demonstrate the three Boards whenever By RUTH BOURNE deemed necessary by any The Home Economics member of the Council or presentation techniques class advisor. 4. Article III Organization; wishes to extend an open invitation to the Longwood Section 2. Iiegislative Board; College Community. Every Membership Monday and Wednesday from The members of the two until four beginning April 5 legislative Board shall be a Longwood students will present Chairman, Vice-Chairman, demonstrations on a number of Recording Secretary, four (4) subjects that should be of interest representatives from each of the to all students. four (4) classes, and two (2) Day Ruby Dickie will start off April Student representatives. The 5 with a demonstration on Meals Corresponding Secretary and for Two. This should be of Treasurer of the Association particular interest to all of those shall also serve as members of who plan on getting married in the legislative Board and the the near future. Carol Delabar Chairman of Orientation, who will be working with German shall also serve as Food April 7, and samples will be Parliamentarian. available. April 14 will be a crafts 5. Article VIII Amendments; day with Susan Iascola and Section 1. — Betsy Brown. Susan will be If the Executive Council or any giving some tips on Bread Crafts of the three Boards of this and Betsy is making Coke bottle Association deem it necessary, dolls. the Executive Council shall The demonstrations will propose amendments to this continue through April 19 and Constitution, which shall be valid everyone is welcome to join the for all intents and purposes as Home economics class in 205 part of this Constitution when Coyner when possible. A schedule approved by two-thirds of the of events will be published in the total membership of the three daily bulletin so watch for your Boards of this Association and friends and the subjects that ratified by two-thirds of the interest you most. student body voting.
Geist's annual bloodmobile will be held April 8, 1976, from 12:00 noon until 6:00 p.m. in the ABC rooms of Lankford building. Previous years have been highly successful with excellent turnouts because you, the supporters, care. It takes only a few minutes and provides an immeasurable service. Red Cross Workers and Geist members will be present to lend a helping hand and to see that the afternoon goes smoothly. With your help, lifesaving blood can be used in a patient's fight for recovery. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and support. Remember, the life you save may be your own. Support the Bloodmobile April 8 from 12-6 in the ABC rooms.
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8 - Cartoon Festival- Snack Bar 7-11 - FREE 9 - Cartoon Festival - Snack Bar 3-5 - FREE - Mixer Her FieldFree For Longwood Students, $ 1.00 Guests 10 - Spring Weekend- All Day Cartoon Festival- Snack Bar 7-11 - FREE APRIL 8,9,10 FEATURE FILM: 'SLAUGHTERHOUSE 5' Jeffers - Admission - 75c Shiloh Morning — in concert April 1
April 1 Concert To Feature 'Shiloh Morning'
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Thursday, April 1, The Student Union will sponsor "Shiloh Morning" in concert, in Jarman Auditorium. Tickets for this 8:00 p.m. concert are available in the Lankiord Student Union office at a price of $1.00 with a Longwood I.D., and $1.50 General Admission. Tickets will also be on sale before the performance at the box office in Jarman. SHILOH MORNING Shiloh Morning is dynamic, mellow and knee-slapping all rolled in one. Their varied repertoire, enthusiasm and excellent four-part harmony not only proves them to be artists, but also individualistic. Interwinning their talent and artistry, the group contrives a sound which varies from light rock and country-western to contemporary ballads. Shiloh Morning's music is a mix between the Moody-Blues, CSN&Y and the Eagles. To be in music today a group must be part songwriter, musician, humorist, and good. Shiloh Morning contains five musicians, each one holds these qualities and each member is as important as the next. Jeanne McGill Walker female vocalist, sounds a bit like Karen Carpenter yet not enough to be an imitator. She carries a rich tone and adds a spark of beauty to the group. Jeanne plays both tambourine and wood block, adding the extra percussion that makes Shiloh all the more exciting. Mark Hancock plays keyboard, mellotron. acoustical guitar and banjo. He also displays fine vocals and the ability to compose songs. He displays his quality as a songwriter in his original "Just Like The Other Day. " Mark attended Ball State University, Indiana majoring in vocals. Mark's keyboards are the highlight of the Moody Blues set and definitely round out the whole performance.
Ken Schiedler is the group spokesman. His talents seem endless with the ability to play four guitars, emphasizing on the 12 string acoustic and lead guitar. Ken attended Ball State University majoring in radio and T. V. He also has composed numerous original tunes, especially noteworthy are "Too Far Behind" and "A Final Dream." Paul Welch not only plays excellent bass, but also has the ability to sing extremely high tenor. He excels in the Beach Boy medley that Shiloh recently added to their repertoire. Paul also is a songwriter, adding lovely "It's Beautiful," and the majority of the songs in the Bicentennial Show that Shiloh created for 1976. Lenny Marsh the drummer for the group certainly adds to the fullness of the performance. Lenny majored in music at a University in Illinois, and taught drums in Chicago before joining the group. An excellent drummer is always a credit to a performance, and I^nny certainly does just that with his "foot on every beat." George Strakis, sound and light engineer is the backbone of the show. He runs Shiloh's sophisticated $30,000.00 light and sound system. George majored at Indiana University in Theater management and sound and lighting technique. He certainly is one of the best sound technicians in the Mid-west with three years experience at a recording studio in Indianapolis to back him up. With his excellent lighting control the audience is drawn into the mellowness of the moment. George also is the group's road manager, attending to all business etc. while traveling out of town. Shiloh Morning is definitely on their way to the top. They have one album already on the market, and will be cutting another new album this fall which will contain all of the group's original songs. It truly will be enjoyable with the excellent workmanship of each member of the group.
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Open Mike Coffeehouse Features Varied Local Talents By Patti K. Chapman
Harvey Yazijian - Who killed JFK?
Thursday night at 8:00 p.m. Melissa Crick started the open Mike Coffee House sponsored by S-UN, in the Gold Room on March 25th. Using her softly original talent Cricket began by singing "I'VE SEEN FIRE & I'VE SEEN RAIN." Cricket also had Cathy Carter enhance the fun of one song "THE FISH." The next two singers were Kim Wheeless with her accompanist Liz Roberts who sang a wide variety of songs, such as "WHERE ARE YOU GOING", "FEELING GROOVY" and Carole Kings "SO FAR AWAY." The next Longwood student was Reeny Manley who started out strong with the song "I GET BY WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS." Also Reeny used a varying number of songs plus one she had just written that day. Reeny showed a good variety in talent by playing the Dulcimer and sang Joni Mitchell's "ALL I WANT" and "BLUE." Reeny had an originality and style that the audience enjoyed. After Reeny came Bev Hart and Lori Allev who sang several duets such as "I DON'T KNOW HOW TO LOVE HIM" and the song used during the Green and White's Octoberfest play "STORYBOOKS AND LOOKING GLASS." As the audience enjoyed free
popcorn and sipped their cokes, Melissa Ellis entertained everyone with her own style that was somewhat like the Blues. Melissa started off with songs from Joni Mitchell such as "HE PLAYED REAL GOOD FOR FREE." Other songs included "LAYING AROUND THE SHANTY." Next came two performers; first was Nash Tatem. He is just 16 years of age from Buckingham, Va. He had a strong, domineering style and a folk song type originality. He sang all originals plus one never sung in public before entitled
"PHEBE." Another song was "TOMORROW I HAVE TO GO." Nash did an excellent job and the audience enjoyed his performance. The last singer to play at the Coffee House was George Thomas from Farmville. He played quiet and slow in style. The Coffee House was a great success, showing the originality and different fluctuating styles of talent at Longwood and also off campus. A reminder: the S-UN is sponsoring a MINI CONCERT on April 7th; featuring Steve Hudson.
Pool Shark Demonstrates Style By JEAN POSSNACK Tuesday, March 9, in Jarman studio theater at 1:00, Paul Gerni, pool shark, made his Ixmgwood appearance. Before Mr. Gerni arrived from the Snack Bar, Mr. Dent explained that even though the pool table was Longwood's best, it was not that good, so Mr. Gerni would not be able to do some tricks. After being introduced by Roxann Fox, Mr. Gerni took the floor. He described himself as a "pool magician." He had just come from the Snack Bar where he had enjoyed a Longwood Burger; he also enjoyed the burger throughout the
exhibition—being plagued by indigestion and heartburn. Mr. Gerni demonstrated the Lazy man's rack, a trick of Minnesota Fats'; he also demonstrated shots he picked up from Dorothy Wise, and he did one from the movie "Hustler." In his shots, Mr. Gerni employed the sciences. He explained he was able to do some shots because of Newton's Third Law and because of Steven's Principle of Physics. Mr. Gerni appeared pleased at the applause from the crowd of about 50. He emphasized one factor that is always helpfulcheating.
Assassination Of JFK, RFK, And Martin Luther King: Conspiracy Possibilities Presented At Recent Lecture By STORM TOPPING On March 22, the Student espionage plot." Some of the appearance of nightclub owner Union, through the use of student facts that were established Jack Ruby at the Presidential activities fees, provided an inside consisted of the change in route of parade in Dallas, and his later look at the assassination of the presidential motorcade, the appearance and killing of Lee President John Fitzgerald angle at which the bullets were Harvey Oswald, the members of Kennedy.Mr. Harvey Yazijian, fired and the angle at which they the Warren Commission decided backed with information entered the President's body, the that there was no positive compiled by the Assassination type of gun used to fire the shots, connection involved. A statement Information Bureau of and the time span during which made by Ruby himself was the basis of their conviction. He Cambridge Mass., presented a the shooting took place. On November 22, 1963, merely said that he acted alone persuasive lecture entitled President John F. Kennedy was and the reason behind it was to simplly "Who Killed JFK?" assassinated by Lee Harvey show the world that Jews were After the initial Warren Oswald in Dealey Plaza, barely tough." This, as contended by Commission's investigation into past the Texas School Book Mr. Yazijian, was merely a the murder of JFK, the whole matter was dropped as a national Depository, the supposed "scene coverup to protect the people issue. The facts supposedly of the crime." Three shots were behind the scenes. Further uncovered by the Warren fired by Oswald which hit support of his belief, took the Commission were made mostly Kennedy and Governor John form of Chief Justice John to satisfy the public's curiosity. Connally from the back. Warren's refusal of Ruby's offer The findings of the commission However, eyewitnesses believed to "tell it all." The final idea covered in the stated that John Kennedy's that the shots came from the front and a home movie, taken by lecture was the fact that so many murderer, liee Harvey Oswald, Zapruder, clearly revealed that key witnesses died before any acted alone in the crime. It was the impact of the bullets forced valuable information could be also decided that Jack Ruby Kennedy to fall violently back established by their testimony. acted alone when he killed Oswald. However, concerned against the seat of the sedan. This Eighteen eye witnesses died in a individuals who wished to "show film also further showed that an three year time span following the world that America was not a actual piece of his skull was the assassination. The causes of banana republic that everyone blown off of his head, landing on death ranged from suicide, could fool," began to question the the top of the trunk. accidents, killings, and natural Other parts of the film causes. obvious facts and begin a search At the close ot his presentation, for the truth. This search was established the presence of several unidentified men who Harvey Yazijian offered a picked up by numerous people discussion and eventually led to the were said to have been in the question-answer discovery of new evidence which general area where the other concerning details of his speech greatly contradicted the findings shots were said to have been and additional information fired. surrounding the events of the of the Warren Commission. An unusual coincidence that assassination. One of the Mr. Yazijian, who narrated the further filmstrips uncovered, questions voiced was "Why didn't program, relied on the use of was the rare sight of an umbrella they ask the deputy sheriff what photographs and short films to substantiate his arguments to the being opened and closed when he was doing and what he was effect that President Kennedy there was no obvious reason looking at?" The only answer was indeed assassinated by behind it. This occurence helped available was that the system more than one person. He was in convince more oeoDle that a was rigged so that the true fact murdered as a part of a conspiracy was behind the killing answer did not have to be •government-endorsed domestic of the president. Regarding the divulged by the deputy to the
public. Another question of interest concerned the motorcade and its route change. "Was it well publicized?" Apparently although the change in route was planned several days in advance, there was no official reason given and no major amount of publicity. Two final questions asked were by far the most wondered about. People wanted to know if there would be another investigation, and if any of the researchers with the AIB had been killed. In response to the first question, he stated, "I don't know quite frankly." The truth is kept from the people, even if they want to know. And even though no member of the AIB has been harmed, the last researcher killed was only two-and-a half years ago. After people listened and viewed this program in its entirety, there was a definite reaction to the content of the material offered. While the lecturer merely presented facts to contradict the present established evidence, he did this in a very persuasive manner; such is the opinion of ten people questioned after the program. Debbie Pultz, freshman, said,
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"he was very persuasive, and used effective visual aids. Another unidentified freshman, offered her ideas on the program. "A lot of his information was good; it showed that he did a lot of research. I think there should be another investigation, but I really doubt if there will be. If they care enough to still keep it secret then they will do so until no one cares." D.C. felt that she gained a lot from it, it made her stop and think. One individual said that the man had her convinced, but that at times he was a "tad-bit sarcastic about it!"Jean Possnack, sophomore, said simply, "He scared me to death!!"
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Spring Sports Season Openi For Four Teams By 1)1 ANNE HARWOOD Gwyefc, Jackie Hall and Pam The 1976 Spring Athletic season Hazelgrove. Also playing for has begun for over sixty girls in Longwood are "Little" Holt, four intercollegiate sports. Pattv Hughson. Terry Johnson, Longwood fields competitive Chrystal Limerick, Cathy Lowe, teams in tennis, golf, lacrosse, Jenny Morrow, Barbara O'Brien, and archery, and each team has Terri Sawyer, Kim Steacy, Terry their sites set on individual team Volt, Janioe Wolfe and Sandy Woods. championships. The Lacrosse team opened its The tennis team has opened season with a^scrimmage against their season on the right foot with the Virginia Club in which they a 9-0 victory over Virginia State lost, 8-6. Longwood got the and a 7-2 win over E.C. Glass. Coach Phylis Harriss was opening draw and took it down to pleased with her teams' first two score. Terri Sawyer put the goal performances. "The team shows in for Longwood. The Virginia excellent promise," she Club countered with two goals. states. They exhibited a lot of get- They Jenny Morrow tied it up up and go." "I have a very with a goal midway through the congenial group who works well first half. Virginia then scored together and enjoys it. Each one three in a row and lead at the end of the first half. 5-2. The second gives all she has." Instead of the usual nine or ten half saw scores for Longwood by man roster, Mrs. Harriss carries Cathy Lowe, Terri Sawyer, Terry eighteen players. She explains Voit and Jenny Morrow. why: "By carrying eighteen Longwood had 32 shots a goal and players, we hope to give the held Va. Club to 17, but final score inexperienced player a chance read L.C. 6, Va. Club 8. she won't normally have. Actually, we want to give them the experience so they will be available for future years." The 1976 Tennis Team members are Sandy Watkins, Dianne Harwood, The Virginia Council of Dee Donnelly, Gwen Koechlien, Mary Barrett, Mari-Bea Coles, Teachers of Mathematics has Lisa King, Diane Lowman, Terry been formed in affiliation with Shiflett and Pat Damerson. Also the National Council of Teachers playing this year are Karen of Mathematics in an effort to Balint, Angie Gerst, Lindy promote an active interest in Chalkey, Clare Baxter, Ruffin mathematics. Weaver, Dean Clay, Jo Woo, and According to the constitution Connie Daniels. written by the VCTM, the The golf and archery teams purpose of the new organization have yet to open their seasons, is to provide an interchange of but both show promises. ideas in the teaching of math, and Ixingwood's golfers include Toni to promote the improvement of Harris, Judy Stiker, Meg mathematics education in Baskerville, Connie Forsythe, Virginia. It will also aid as a link Cindy Saunders, Melissa in the communications game Wiggins, Ellen Martin, Mary among math organizations at the I>ouise McCraw and Diane Dull. local, state, and national levels. The golf team opens on Tuesday, Dr. Richard Kidder, Mrs. March 30 against Averett College Josephine Magnifico, and Mrs. at Longwood Estates golf course. Cada Parrish, all members of the Shooting archery for Longwood math department at Longwood are Carolyn Henshaw, Colleen College, attended the first state Blakley, Cathy Carter, Carol convention of the VCTM held at Lewis, Betsy Crupper, Patsy the Hyatt House in Richmond, Miller, Kitty Wray, and Sally March 18-19. At the state Boltz. Possibly returning from convention, various types of student teaching to shoot are informational programs were set Anne Sommerville, Rachel Jolly,' and Donna Adams. Longwood's hopes lie in Carolyn Henshaw, You're always last year's state champion. Miss Henshaw also placed third in welcome regionals and gave a good showing at nationals. Ms. Sally I Custer coaches the L.C. squad. | at The Lacrosse Team roster includes Julie Allen, Linda Baumber, Donna Brubaker, Liz Cum, Debbie Daniel. TPTTV Donohue, Terri Dunovant, Linda NATIONAL BANK Eagle, Emily Easter, Jennifer Edwards, Carol Filo, Myra
SCORECARD: Tennis: Longwood vs. Va. State Sandy Watkins vs. Evonne Milton, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4; Diane Lowman vs. Barbara Morgan, 6-0, 6-0; Dee Donnelly vs. Cathy Jones, 6-2, 6-2; Gwen Koechlien vs. Janet Gabriel, 61, 6-1; Mari-Bea Coles vs. Lena Minatie 7-6, 6-1; Lisa King — Dianne Harwood vs. Milton-Morgan 6-0, 6-0; Terry Shiflett — Pat Damerson vs. Jones-Gibriel8-2; Angie Gerst — Lindi Chalkly vs. WalkerMinatie 5-2. Basketball: Longwood's Sue Rama and Anita Stowe will represent L. C. in the Basketball Olympic trials in Catonsville, Maryland, April 24 and 25. Good Luck, Girls!!! Lacrosse: L. C. lost its opening scrimmage against Va. Club, 8-6. Scoring for L. C. were Terry Sawyer (2) Jenny Morrow (2), Cathy Lowe, and Terry Voit.
DR. RICHARD G. GRUENHAGEN Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University "Chemical Pesticides Benefits versus Risks" Dr. Gruenhagen is a professor and extension specialist in the Chemical, Drug and Pesticide Unit of VPI&SU, where he is a consultant in all the legal aspects of pesticides. Currently, it is common to read in the newspapers and hear over the television discussions of the environment and the harmful effects of pesticides and their residues. Less often does one hear of the benefits of pesticides; the increased production of food, the reduced loss of goods, and the control of diseases. Before rational decisions can be made about using pesticides, one must consider the benefits along with the risks. March 30-7:30 p.m.
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up, dealing with the teaching of mathematics on the various academic levels. Mrs. Parrish, a member of the convention planning committee, moderated a panel discussion on teacher education entitled "Let's Get Together." Two recent Longwood graduates, Patty Jackson and Robin Hogan, along with public school personnel, college representatives and new teachers, debated ways in which colleges could make the training of teachers more useful in the actual classroom environment. In addition to various talks and meetings, several publishing companies had displays showing new materials, in the form of games, books, and movies that aid in the development of the education of mathematics. A final note in relation to the math department, two current math lab students attended a meeting concerning the visual aids to mathematics at Marriot Educational Systems. These students were Diane Bauer and Dee Matthews. VIRGINIA NATIONAL BANK
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Panhellenic Headlines ALPHA DELTA PI This past week, nine Alpha Delta Pi pledges were initiated in a ceremony that marked the conclusion of a variety of activities. New members are Betty Vaughan, Debbie Campbell Jennifer Kelsey, Thorn Metheny, Robin Wood, Denise Cheeley, Debra Crowder, Lura Nichols, and Ellen Cassada. As a final project before initiation, the pledges painted the A D Pi section of the sidewalk near Her field. Several members also attended State Day in Richmond where seniors received certificates of recognition. ALPHA GAMMA DELTA We wish to congratulate our president, Cheryl Smith, for receiving a bid to be a little sister for lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity at Hampden-Sydney College. We are all real excited for Vicki Easter. She is now engaged. Congratulations to our new initiates. They received their pins on Wednesday night. They are: Bea Nail, Debbie Squires, Jody Curter, Sharon Cadmus, Karen Wills, Marcie Moody, Martha McCotter, Dee Donally, Patti Inis, Rebecca Gee, Tina Mi Crone, Nancy Moore, and dwen Goggln. ALPHPHI The Alpha Phi's have been shaking cans door to door for the heart fund. Their philantrophy is cardiac-aid. They received three new members to their pledge class and they are: Renee Bourgoise, Joy Webb, and Susan King. ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA Eighteen of the ASA's spent their spring break in Ft. Ixiuderdale, Florida. Traveling down in cars, trains and planes, the ASA's convened at the Tropic Cay for a week of sun! For the remaining part of the semester, the ASA's will be working on rebuilding their treasury — a car wash is planned during the coming week and the Alphas will be selling peanuts. ALPHA SIGMA TAU Candy Adams got accepted at graduate school at Tulane University in New Orleans. Our annual Swing-A-Thon for Cystic Fibrosis is going to be from April 4 - April 11. Please COOM out and support us.. We would like to welcome our new members who were initiated on Sunday, March 28.
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SIGMA KAPPA The Delta Nu chapter will be holding the annual state day this year on April 31. We look forward to having Sigma Kappa's from Madison, Radford and Virginia Tech for the day. We would like to congratulate the sixteen new initiates. March 7 was the date of initiation which was followed by our banquet at Ducks, Ltd. Tilsia Stevens received the award for best pledge, and Sharon Meyers received the scholarship award. Welcome to our new open bids: Cathy Beacham, Pam Buchanan, Susanne Senell, I x>n Agood and Gail Hawkes. The Sigma Kappa pledges would also like to thank the Kappa Deltas for the tea held last week.
H-SC GraduateRecent Performer Here Classical guitarist Scott Reeves was featured in Wygal auditorium March 29 in a solo performance. Born and reared in Norfolk, Virginia he received a BA in Eng. from H-S. "It's an excellent school," he smiled and commented, "but I'm not saying anything about the people who go there." After graduation in 1971, he sold sporting goods for 9
SIGMA SIGMA SIGMA Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority would like to congratulate Stacy Amgurgey and Beth Shelton for recently being selected as little sisters of lambda Chi Fraternity at Hampden-Sydney College. The Sigmas sold cotton candy
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stay, wnat their privileges are, and who "decides the exceptions? I had also heard that police Tuesday, March 23. The money DELTA ZETA were now people oriented instead raised will go towards the Robbie Dear Editor, of leaning towards their pistols in After the Miss Longwood Page memorial, our national DZ sorority, at the annual philanthropy., A cookout was Pageant of March 27 I accepted stress situations. I see little Province week end on March 6 at held this past Thursday night on the gracious invitation of one of chance for an apology to the Greensboro, North Carolina, won the balcony of the chapter room. the judges to attend a gathering people involved, but I don't see the Philanthropy Award for their Members, pledges and friends at the Alumni House as one of his why we can't take the Doom outstanding work with a attended. Later that evening, Tri- guests. In the middle of a sedate Squads pistols away. community family. DZ's are Sigmas partied with Pi Kappa party two members of the Regretfully, preparing for the arrival of their Alpha of H-SC. Bill Atkinson IiOngwood mouseketeer patrol Province Director, Mrs. Sandy used their pass key to enter the Bass, who will work with the Alumni House, made their way ZETA TAU ALPHA chapter on the week end of April back to the kitchen, and informed 4. Congratulations to the DZ AXA Little Sisters at the group I was with that we had basketball team which took (Hampden-Sydney): Pat five minutes to vacate the second place in the beginner Dameron, Nancy Kick, Darla premises. division. I WAS AMAZED. The officers Decator, Laura Budd, and were politely informed that we Barbara Lichford. KAPPA DELTA ATA Little Sister at (Duke were guests of people staying in the Alumni House. Their Dear Ask, University): Helen Scott. Dawn Drewery and Nancy New Pledges: Nancy Bailey, response was a statement to the I would like to thank the young Milan were in "A Water Brenda Hester, and Mary Kay effect that it did not make any ladies who tried to blast us all off Menagerie" for the H20 club. Noffsinger. difference — they had not been campus with their very loud Dawn Drewery, Kim Laughter, Director of Miss Longwood informed that there was an music in North Cunningham. I do and Yvonne Morrison were Pageant — Vicki Cash. officially sanctioned party taking think that the young ladies contestants in the Miss Longwood Apprentice to Director of Miss place in the Alumni House and should be congratulated for the Pageant. Dean Clay, Sandy L. Pageant — Teresa Wood. would we kindly get ourselves respect they showed everyone on Watkins, Lyndy Chalkley, MariJudges Chairman Miss L. lost. Ix>st, as a matter of fact, in campus. If they can't respect us, Bea Coles made the longwood Pageant — Nancy Dodson. five minutes or less. they could respect themselves. tennis team. Award and Scholarship Now, I understand the need for Also, that night they decided to restraining students from using have a door slamming session. I Chairman — Sue Watson. PHIMU Jackie Richie — Providence the Alumni House as a party pity anyone who was trying to President of Zeta Tau Alpha will place, but to force the guests of study or sleep! Why doesn't Congratulations to three of be visiting Alpha Chapter this esteemed guests of the college to Residence Board do something four members who were initiated week end. leave against their will seems about these HELL RAISERS into honoraries this past week. New Initiates — Betsy Cash, reprehensible. before the entire campus They were Pam Carmines and Vivian Bishop, Karen Tucker, Are all the guests of the college becomes a disaster?!!!!!!! Betsy O'Donnell, Beta Beta Beta, Debbie Whitt, Cathy Lawman, required to submit lists of their To the young ladies I can only and Marcie Helmke, Phi Mary Kay McDaniels, Gwen guests for security say if you hate Longwood this Omicron Kappa. Also Reanes, Kathy Kenneth, Robbie investigations, or do they have to much that you must show such congratulations to Janet Stanley. have prior approval for their distasteful and immature Glasscock who was elected into April 3 - We will travel to actions? Would it be possible to Phi Kappa Phi. We'd also like to Bowling Green Air Force Base clarify aspects of the Alumni attitudes, then why don't you just leave? announce that Patti Isbell is now for Zeta State Day. House such as who is allowed to Mature Respectful Person a little sister of Phi Kappa Sigma of U of R.
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months and began studying classical music in 1972. His guitar playing became prominent when he was 14 years old. Why the interest in classical guitar music rather than folk or country? "I think folk and popular music are limited forms. If your musical horizons expand beyond that form, you've got to go with them." Classical music is the most encompassing form, even though it is not the most popular. Reeves feels that a study of various historical periods such as Baroque & Impressionistic is fine, but to become totally engrossed in something of the past is slightly anachronistic. He is involved in the present, even though previous guitarists influence his manners of performance. As one watches Scott Reeves, it is evident that he becomes completely wrapped up in each piece of music. His head moves from side to side, and his eyes often close, perhaps to allow his mind and body to feel his playing. Also apparent is his manner of breathing is a part of his training, and he breathes as his music breathes. How are pieces chosen to be performed? "I pick a program.or just individual songs. The pieces must fit together. My teacher has a lot of control over what I learn, because I need a natural progression from one level to another." Reeve's teacher is Richard Provost from Hart College of music which he attends. Hart College is a part of the University of Hartford in Connecticut. Bach, of course, is Scott Reeve's favorite composer. "I like the Baroque period and what he did with it."
In talking with Reeves about modern composers for the classical guitar, he stated that there are virtually none. Of the few who do write, most reside in England. Since the guitar is such a popular instrument in America, it seems' odd that there are no composers. "People in America aren't writing for the guitar, it isn't looked upon as being a classical instrument." The best composers are those who are familiar with the sounds that can be produced from the guitar, but who are necessarily able to play it. Too many guitarists compose songs that have a monotonous "guitar" pattern, and an individual who composes a piece by sounds rather than notes and finger placement can produce a good song. Reeves arrived on campus several days before his performance. Walking across campus from Jarman to Lankford, he heard someone call his name. Even though no students knew him at the time, he turned around and heard some giggling and voices saying "What's he doing here? He's not playing until Monday." Reeves' comments, "They recognized me from pictures that are up around campus." He first began playing the pedal steel guitar, and his second most proficient instrument is the mandolin, which he learned to play in 7 hours before a concert. Practice sessions last 5 hours each day. When quizzed as to his favorite guitarist, he named Roy Clark. "It's not really Roy Clark. It's Segovia. Playing for Segovia is sort of like being a minister and playing to the Lord."