VOL. LI
NO. 3
LONGWOOD COLLEGE, FARMVILLE, VIRGINIA, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1975
Co-Education Major Topic At Press Conference By SALLY GRAHAM On September 9, Sue Scarborough, chairman of Legislative Board, opened the first press conference of the 197576 academic year. Sue requested that anyone interested in serving on the student liaison committee, sign their names to the list that is on the student government board outside the dining hall. YWCA The second topic on Sue's agenda for discussion was the Young Women's Christian Association. Diane Chatam, president of Longwood's YWCA sent legislative Board a written request asking that the YWCA be considered an inactive organization. The major reason according to Diane, is that "the YWCA members have become inactive." Contrary to the belief that the YWCA is a chapter of the national YWCA, it was mentioned that longwood's YWCA is not now, nor has been for several years affiliated with the national Y. After announcing that Willa Jean Durbin was elected the Junior class representative to Legislative Board, Sue introduced Doris Boitnott, chairman of Residence Board. Open House Doris gave an explanation of the ratification procedures for the newly proposed open house policies. Doris went on ic explain that the open house hours, the alcohol policy, and the open door
policy will be voted on by each floor of the residence halls. A seventy-five per cent vote of the people living on the hall must be obtained to approve the policies. Doris stressed the point that all students must support and uphold these policies if the policies are to work. Doris ended by asking if there were any questions concerning the voting procedures or the open house policies. Sue then reemphasized the points Doris had made and in closing, Sue said, "I urge everyone to be present when the voting occurs." With that, Sue turned the meeting over to Dr. Willett. Dr. Willett's opening comments dealt with the open house policies. He praised Doris and Sue for their work on the policies and stated that the "type of presentation made (to the Board of Visitors) went a long way." Dr. Willett also remarked that there was a definite "need to come to a concensus of thinking" and urged everyone to vote and become involved. Coeducation After Dr. Willett's opening remarks concerning the open house policies, he moved on to the major topic of discussion at the press conference — coeducation. Dr. Willett opened the discussion by referring to the Health, Education, and Welfare ruling, Title IX, which states in brief that any institution which is not historically single-sexed must comply with the ruling to become
a coeducational institution. The decision made by HEW was then forwarded to the Longwood Board of Visitors. After much deliberation and study of the issue, the Board of Visitors decided not to appeal the HEW decision that Ixmgwood must go coed and voted to accept the HEW ruling. This ruling will go into effect by the summer of 1976, at which time males will be admitted as dorm students. Dr. Willett told the students that, according to a survey taken early in the summer, Longwood was ranked fifth with Mary Washington in terms of the selectivity for accepting students. Dr. Willett was emphatic in his comments "that only one set of admissions qualifications apply" for both male and female students. Before opening the floor for questions' from the students, Dr. Willett briefly discussed three areas of concern. The first area is the curriculum. Dr. Willett very strongly stressed that "we are not looking for programs specifically for males." The majority of curriculum programs will still be geared toward the field of teaching. However, Business Administration, a new major in the Business department, was cited as one area of planning for both males and females. The second area of discussion was the resources. Dr. Willett
said that the overall institutional needs will be distributed on a "fair and equible basis." He went on to say that ihe resources will be a "general proportionate expenditure." The third and last area that Dr. Willett discussed was the directions the college is to go. He said that he wants the "transition to be as smooth as it possibly can." Dr. Willett stated that he as well as the other members of the administration, have been attempting to "identify areas where we will have to make decisions." To help identify any problem areas that longwood may encounter in coing coed, Dr. Willett is sending personnel to other campuses in order to study
the effects that going coed has had on them. Housing With those comments, Dr. Willett asked the students if they had any questions - dealing with the effects that going coed will have on I-ongwood, or anything else of concern to the students. The first question that was asked was where the male students will be housed. Dr. Willett said that the males will be housed in the dorms on campus rather than having the school try to find suitable places to house them off campus. Dr. Willett staled that the "final decision will be determined, to a great extent, on numbers" of the male students (Continued on Page 7)
Geist Taps M. Johnson As 1975 Geistmeister
On Tuesday, September 16, Geist tapped Melissa IÂŤatrobe Johnson as Geistmeister, Emily Burgwyn as Feistmeister, and Gwen Goggin as Mittenmeister for the 1975 Oktoberfest.
Geistmeister Melissa is a senior Speech and Dramatic Arts major from Petersburg. She has performed in numerous plays, was colleague, participated in the
Miss I/mgwood Pageant, and is a member of Alpha Gamma Delta social sorority. She has made the dean's list and is a member of Alpha Psi Omega honorary. As Geistmeister, Melissa's duties include being co-ordinalor of the usherettes, working in the information booth, introducing class chairmen at the skits, and announcing the winners of color rush. FEISTMEISTER Emily Burgwyn is a junior from Richmond, majoring in Physical Education and Recreation. Emily was on the tennis and swim teams, a colleague, and served on Residence Board. She has performed the stage work for many productions and is a member of Alpha Gamma Delta social sorority. The responsibilities Emily has as Feistmeister are being the . mistress of ceremonies, presiding over the entire weekend, introducing the judges, presiding over the skits, announcing the winners of skits, as well as the winners of the entire week end. MITTENMEISTER A sophomore from Norfolk, Gwendalyn Goggin, is majoring
in Physical Education. Gwen served as a member of Residence Board and was a Student Assistant. Being Mittenmeister, Gwen's duties are to preside over the midway, supervise the judging of the booths, preside over color rush and introduce the concert on the midway. USHERETTES Geist also lapped two usherettes from each class. From the senior class, Millie Barnes and Brenda Chisholm were tapped. Millie is a senior math major from Parksley. She was a colleague, and served on various committees. As well as working with the Swap Shop, Millie has also been active in her class and Oktoberfesl in the past. Brenda is a senior biology major from Mineral. She was a colleague and is a member of Alpha Sigma Tau social sorority. She is also a member of Beta Beta Beta, which is the science honorary, where she serves as vice-president. Barbara Lichford was one of the junior usherettes tapped. She is a business major from Lynchburg. Barbara was a member of Freshman Commission and Phi Beta
lambda honorary. She holds Ihe position of treasurer of the Student Union and is a member of Zeta Tau Alpha social sorority. Anita Slowe is the other junior tapped as an usherette. She is a Physical Education major from Danville. Anita was a member of ihe basketball team, and served as A representative to the Athletic Association. She was a student assistant and has made the Dean's list. Anita has also served on the class booth committee for Oktoberfest and is currently serving as treasurer of legislative Board. One of the sophomores lapped as an usherette was Terry Marie Donahue. She is from Richmond and is majoring in Physical Education. Terry is a member of the varsity basketball team and was a student assistant. Sandra Maloney was also tapped as a sophomore usherette. She is an elementary education major from Hampton. Sandra has made the Dean's list and If a member of Alpha lambda Delta honorary. She is also a member of the H20 Club and the Corkettes. The two freshman usherettes tapped were Cameron Oglesby and Cindy Thomas.
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YWCA- Inactive Or Non-Existant
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An unusual situation has developed concerning the outcome of the Young Women's Christian Association on Longwood's campus. This organization has been the target of diverse criticism from all types of students for the past few years. At this time, the future of the YWCA lies in the hands of the students of this college. The president of the YWCA submitted a letter to Legislative Board which stated that the members of the Y are no longer supporting their organization, therefore, the Y should be declared an inactive organization. If one looks at the recent history of the YWCA, it becomes evident that even a few years back, the Y was
Letter From S-UN
Dear Editor, I am writing in hopes that you may be able to help me. I am presently incarcerated at the Marion Correctional Institute in Ohio. I am seeking correspondence and any help I can get from the outside. I am a 26 year old white male and am fairly well versed in most subjects. I would like lo correspond with anyone, regardless of age, race, or sex. I ask thai if possible you run my letter in your Campus paper, in hopes thai I will attracl someone that hasn'i forgotten us Brothers behind Ihe iron bars. In any event, I would like to ih.ink-you for your time, and any consideration you can give me in this matter. Thank-you, Bud Wilkinson No. 138-134 P.O. Box 57 Marion, Ohio 43302
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THE strongest organization on Longwood's campus. When confronted with these facts, the question, "Why
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the change?" seems to appear. The YWCA in the past met the needs of the majority of students who attended Longwood
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"Christian." Compared with the past, changes have occurred in the percentages of the students who seek this type of organization, and they are few. In trying to determine the outcome of the YWCA, every student should weigh the facts; how many students support it, how can the money which has in the past been appropriated to the YWCA be justified if the organization affects so few of the students, and what possible changes could be made
Longwood Goes Co-Ed So What Does That Mean By EMILY BURGWYN For a loi of people, coeducation here ai dogwood is raising a lot of questions. Questions thai cannot be answered at this point but only speculated upon. Questions such as, what's going to happen to Oktoberfest or Freshman Production or open-house policies. Where will ihey be living on campus, what will their majors be, and most frequently asked is what type of men will ihey be. The questions could go on forever but let's take a more positive approach to some of the solutions.
The fact that Longwood could be going co-ed has been in the picture for some years now so if you're worried about why nothing has been done or thai preparations have not been made, look a little closer ai your facts and don'i blame the administration or anybody else, lhal is all in the past now and as far as coeducalion is concerned, I think we best look al righl now and ihe future and forget ihe mistakes made in the past. Admitting male resident students into the dorms are definaiely going lo cause problems, bui none thai cannol
within the structure of the organization so that the needs of the students could be met again — if the
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be solved. And sure some policies are going to have to be changed for example, can you see a guy kissing his date goodbye al Stubbs in the back of a NightyWatch car then riding over to Wheeler to have his dorm door unlocked and Campus Police escorting him in? I know that sounds shocking but let's think about it now rather than be embarrassed later. Another problem is the locker room and the Physical Education classes. As in high school, will the boys and the girls be separated for Freshman Health Ed. 100? Now, we all know what we learned in Health Ed 100 and if you'd be embarrassed to talk about such ihings as sex, contraceptives and the makeup of human reproduction in mixed company, I think you should look at your own maturity and self rather than the good old seperate but equal clause. Men have to learn these things too, and when we get to college, we are legally adults, so let's have an adult outlook on coeducation. There will be many problems with becoming a co-ed institution, problems we have to look at now, not later. Many new policies will have to be added lo the long lisl but all for the interest of the students. Female open house regulations as well as many more new regulations will have to be instated. But all this work can't be done by only a few. The three boards need the student body for help and suggestions and the faculty and administration need our help too. It's a battle that if we all join forces we can win, but we need your help!
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Sexuality Forum- Educational- Well Attended do with each other." must be considered in absence of a meaningful sense ui Researchers such as Alfred determining one's lifestyle and self are problems. Love in a Kinsey and Masters and Johnson value system, and one should selfless sense is the answer. have done much to dispel rumors conduct his lifestyle in Homosexuality is a potentiality and "create a more agreement with these attitudes. in all of us. In the future, sexual knowledgeable and enlightened Knowledge of physical facts is behavior will be included in point of view." Four important, as is the ability to discussions man's general characteristics are the primary express your values and behaviors. Women will gain more concerns of society today. There understandings. People need to importance and a maleis "Extreme openness and identify and portray their beliefs dominated culture will gradually liberalism on human sexuality, through trial and error. sink. Tolerance will be a virtue, but on the other hand there is a Communication helps get rid of and above all, love is and will renewal of extreme misconceptions and continue to be necessary to the conservatism. Somewhere in stereotypes." survival of the human race. between, there is a responsible Cultural and environmental Sexual Responsibility position that leads to open influences give the belief that This program was led by Mis. dialogue. Secondly are parent- heterosexual relationships are Linda Snead and Dr. Robert child differences. Many parents the best. Peer pressure and Bluford. Mrs. Snead is a regional are struggling with the kinds of stereotyping interviews of social worker and member of the changes that are taking place freshmen and their first Family Planning Clinic of today. We are shaped experiences at college and the Roanoke. Dr. Bluford began the emotionally by parental value changes that being away Richmond Medical Center for influence, and are shaped from parental securities brought. Women and he co-authored the intellectually and behaviorally Homosexuality and book, Unwanted Pregnancy. Dr. by the society in which we live. ambisexuality was the third Bluford emphasized the fact that Our heritage should be fuel and a topic. The ambisexual has the we "must acknowledge that we foundation, never a boundary. In ability to have relationships with are sexual beings." There were maturity, we must accept that either sex, and the homosexual four major issues of the which is pure but be free to be experiences these relationships discussion. First, sex usually the people we are and move with someone of the same sex. occurs with another person. beyond boundaries. Transitions, Many researchers have Masturbation can be intensely the third characteristic, are attempted to list causes for lonely as well as an emotionally taking place in society at a rapid homosexuality, but there is no release. Dr. Bluford stated that if given pace. Lastly, peer pressure is consistency between the home causing anxieties. The new sex life and background of an the opportunity, he would hangup is not that of guilt, but is individual and his or her separate sex from child-bearing, more a feeling of inferiority. The homosexual tendencies. It is to avoid the fears and humility chief obstacle of sexual another expression of sexuality. associated with unwanted experience is fear. Masturbation, the last topic pregnancy. Also, if one can admit We are moving toward a discussed, is part of the normal to oneself that he is a sexual recovery of committment. The sexual development stage. It is being and likely to have a sexual only meaningful context is not of individualistic, and once is too relationship, do not go in obligation, but of concern, much if you don't like it. Many innocence. Instead know that understanding, love, and myths have been around over the another human being can be faithfulness. The only place ages concerning the hazards of conceived. Lastly, Dr. Bluford sexuality has free expression is in masturbation, but it is bad only if said that "many times it seems the context of a committed the person feels psychologically that premeditated sex is worse relationship. That is the only way guilty or insecure, and if it than spontaneous sex." He then opened the floor to we really become liberated. becomes a compulsive habit rather that a natural expression. questions and discussion and Sexuality is a symbol of the suggested that a gynecologist human relationship and not a Sexual Behavioral Patterns substitute for a defense of it." Homosexuality was the major could possibly be obtained from Alternatives For Sexual topic of Dr. Robert S. Brown, who the residents at MCV to come to Expression is both a psychiatrist and a Longwood periodically. Most This discussion was led by four psychologist. He is Director of students there responded very members of the University of Psychiatric Associates of favorably to this suggestion. As Virginit Counselors Committee Virginia, Ltd., in Charlottesville. far as counseling, he said that on Human Sexuality. Their Speaking from the philosophical person should take into philosophy is that of a continuous and theological perspective, Dr. consideration what is going to be emphasis that sexuality can be Brown began by stating that the long range effects of the was first person's decision. discussed in meaningful dialogue homosexuality Self Identification: without disrupting anyone's practiced in Greece in the Golden values. After defining sexuality Age. Man cannot be perfect, and Living With Ourselves And as a "manifestation of one's the belief now is that "what feels Others This last discussion in the sexual character," the panel good is okay." forum was led by Dr. Bluford, By 1985, sexual problems will spoke on four areas. Sexual selfwho is also pastor of the determination is a "highly not be taken to a physician, but individualistic practice. Deciding audio-visual analysis will be Mechanicsville Presbyterian for oneself what is best — what is made by the therapist. Church. In opening, he stated most comfortable — is something Homosexuality is still against that "each person has a peculiar each person must eventually do. United States law. Dr. Brown set of problems to deal with." Skills, knowledge and attitude read the story of Lot from the There is a time of transition in Bible. Sodomy was a sin, later a every life — a time of testing sicknness. It is "maybe a certain values. Also, there is a EARS PIERCED FREE different way of doing things, period of readjustment of like being left-handed." Two priorities and a continuing search Complimentary Ear Piercing films were show on male and for one's own personal identity. We are not merely a reflection of female homosexuality. With the Purchase of our mother's and father's values, What are some major problems Ear Piercing Earrings of life and their solutions? and too many people marry and $6.95 According to Dr. Brown, such take on responsibilities and Free Engraving things as opportunities living communication with other people 24 Hour Service without goals or values, before we really know who we loneliness and feelings of are. These are ingredients for isolation, the need for deterioration." "There are special gratification, a lack of authenticity, the lack of a considerations that an all girl Farmville. Va. Phone 392-4904 complete personality and the school sets in motion. The close
By ELLEN C ASSAD A Contemporary Perspectives on Human Sexuality, a forum designed to provide factual information with opportunities for reaction in areas which seem to be of most concern with the college population today, was presented September 10-11. Sponsored by Chi, well qualified experts in the fields of psychology, sociology and medicine served on various aspects of the forum. The purpose of the forum was twofold. First, it was a cultural event, maybe the first in a series, depending on students' responses. Secondly it was an educational event, unique and different from the usual classroom perspective. A Cultural Orientation and What Is Happening Today The first program, held September 10, was conducted by Dr. Roy Woodruff, Associate Professor of Psychology at VCU and member of the counseling staff at MCV. He stated that "There is no area where we need an exchange of ideas and feelings than that of human sexuality. To try to snuff it out doos away with a vital part of our personalities." People of today consider that they "know where we have come from, but we are much less sure where we are going. This is the age of enlightenment, and there is an atmosphere of personal freedom. The current scene is characterized by one word — change. The Sexual Revolution happened a long time ago, but we are just now beginning to reap the benefits and hopefully avoid exploitations that usually result from any revolution. With the advent of the Industrial Revolution and the emerging of a technological society, we have changed in meaning from an agrarian society to a technical one. There is now an unspoken acceptance of the sexual aspect of life." The late 19th century was a period of dark ages of sexuality. "Anything that had to do with human sexuality had to be covered up. There were rigid sex roles and practices, and girls were taught at an early age to be asexual. It wasn't until the 1950's that things began to change, and it was discovered that women had feelings, too. Today, there has been a 120 degree turn. The woman has gone from a sexual servant to a sexual equal, and sex has come to mean something we
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relationships and attachments with members of the same sex becomes frightening when presented with new feelings to deal with. There is a tendency to label other people with whom you associate." Remember that the searching taking place in your life is probably taking place in a lot of other lives. In a continuing search for identity, there are several basic facts to remember. The first and foremost thing about you is that "we are human beings and have human needs. Because we are human beings, we all have a personal history. No two people have identical backgrounds. Acknowledge and be grateful for the strengths" and the weaknesses that show up in our vulnerability. Human beings who happen to be sexual beings also should be able to face that reality. There is a "strange conspiracy of silence when it comes to the expression of sexuality. Sex is a very complex phenomena Sexual expression is a major natural biological function, and society almost has built a religion around it. Why have we set it aside from all other natural expressions such as breathing, and built a system around it?" In the continuing pursuit of self-identity, we need a freedom from fear. Many were taught from childhood to fear sex, bodies and other people. Wc should deal honestly with our fears, even if it means sharing those fears with a professional or semiprofessional person. We must become free to acknowledge our common and almost incurable ignorance. One sign of maturity is a willingness to acknowledge one's ignorance. There must be freedom from the need to manipulate people and from a need to prove something. It is crucial that individuals reach a place when they are free to genuinely care about another human being. "Sex without caring is a pretty poor substitute for real living. It must take place in the context of genuinely caring if it is to have any value. To be able to live with others meaningfully, we have to be able to live with ourselves." Contemporary Perspectives on Human Sexuality was interesting. Whether or not you agreed or disagreed with the speakers, the forum should have made you think. II made you reevaluate your ideas, do away with some, and possibly create some new ones. Those who attended the meetings with open minds and perhaps some curiosity, couldn't have left in apathy, instead, individuals should feel a little more freedom and less anxiety as far as their perspectives on human sexuality.
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Plans For 1975 Oktoberfest In Full Swing BySUERIBLE OKTOBERFEST 75 is only one month away and already the plans are almost final. The German theme is especially predominant this year contrary to other years and Geist is really looking forward to it. The Geist members and their duties this year are: Susan Ridinour — Chairman of OKTOBERFEST; Gay Harrington - Usherettes; Betty Ridge way - Judges; Molly tee Chairman of Midway; Sue Thacker - Booths; Sue Scarborough Information Center, Beer Garden, and Slater; Katrina Bateman — Klowns; I^urie McCullough and Rachel Jolly - Skits; Ellen Morrison — Tickets; and Annette Acker — Skit and Music Coordinator. Speaking with Susan Ridenour about OKTOBERFEST she replied, "Geist is really excited about OKTOBERFEST '75! We've worked hard for many months in an effort to perpetuate the German theme throughout the week end. This year both the skits will be of a German setting, the booths will all be decorated with a Gennan emphasis and Slater will provide a German Smorgasbord on Wheeler Mall." When asked why there will be no parade or floats this year Susan responded, "One of our major changes for this year's OKTOBERFEST is that Geist has decided to replace the parade with a Sidewalk Art Show featuring the works of Longwood Students. This is due to the fact that we want to redirect the time and efforts that would be put in the floats towards a bigger and . better OKTOBERFEST Production." Another change in OKTOBERFEST is the Smorgasbord to be held on Wheeler Mall from 11:0O-2:0OjSue Scarborough stated that,"Everything is under
control and I am ready. Slater has been very cooperative this year and this is mainly due to the Smorgasbord instead of the regular sit-down meal." Sue asked the students to please buy meal tickets in advance, lunch will be $2.00 and dinner will be $2.50, in order to save time and confusion. The concert in Jarman to be held at 1:30 will be performed by Longwood's finest. Susan Ridenour responded to this performance by saying. "In an effort to involve more of the Student Body and expose the public to some of the musical talents of Longwood, Geist is really pleased to announce an afternoon concert by the Longwood College Concert Choir and Camerada Singers." The Midway will open at 2:15 on Saturday and will extend from Hiner Parking Lot to Tabb Circle. At this time, the OKTOBERFEST Klowns will arrive in a brand new "diesal" fire truck along with the Usherettes dancing to the band. Susan also stated: "I'm really excited that we were able to get one of the German Bands from Busch Gardens to to enhance the German atmosphere on the Midway." Special recognition should be given at this time to the Band for their unselfish generosity. The Information Center will be selling records of the band and for every record sold the Band has promised to give Geist $1.00 to go towards the Geist Scholarship Fund. Two hockey games will be played on Her Field starting with I/jngwood's Varsity team against the Cavaliers. Color Rush will be held between games and Molly Iiee expressed, "Geist feels that the points that can be picked up through Color Rush are most important this year since there is
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no longer a float competition." Following Color Rush, Longwood's J. V. Team will play the Cavaliers once more. The Longwood College Company of Dancers will perform in Iler Gym from 3:004:00 and the Drama Department will presents a One-Act-Play at Tabb Circle from 4:00-4:30. The Beer Garden this year will be extended to "The Terrace" and also the West Balcony of the Dining Hall. Due to the shortage of beer last year, there will be 6 kegs on hand so, "Drink Up." Skits will be presented on Friday night at 7:30 in Jarman and again on Saturday night at which time they will be judged. This year's Green and White Chairmen are Mandy Crisp — Junior and Donna Curtis — Freshman. The script is finished and the music is completed but due to the involvement of the music, it took a little more time. Mandy expressed the skit to be ''heart-warming and sentimental." She also stated that "the Freshman are very enthusiastic, this being their first involvement at Longwood and I was real excited about the turnout of the Freshman Class." Many more Juniors are needed and wanted to help make OKTOBERFEST a big success. What Mandy feels is most important is the fun and she is quoted by saying: "I stressed at the Mass Meeting last Tuesday that the purpose of OKTOBERFEST is not to win but to promote the real meaning of Blue and White Love." All the Committees have worked very well together and the cooperation is greatly appreciated. The Green and White Chairmen are: Mary Bruce Hazelgrove and Peti Grigg are Booth Chairmen: Elaine Snead and Kim Wheeless — Music Chairmen; Ruth Bourne and
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OCTOBER 10th 700p.m.
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Jacqui Singleton — Set; Michelle Nealon and Linda Maxey — Costumes; Dance — April Trew; Makeup — Karen Overman; Props — Melody Fowler and Color Rush Chairman is Melissa Wiggins. Tne Red and Whites are also ready with their Chairmen being Maureen Ryan — Senior and Donna Lowe — Sophomore. When asked how the script was coming along, Maureen responded, "The script is ready and the music is finished and I am excited about the tryouts. The Committees have had a lot of fun putting it together and it's hard to believe that the week end is right around the corner." The Red and White skit is described as "light, airy, and funny." They have a lot of new faces especially Seniors who are participating this year. The committees have all worked together so hassles were almost nil. Maureen also feels very strong about the competition title and she states: "The main thought in the four Chairman's minds is not the competition but working together to put on an enjoyable show for our audience." The Red and White Chairmen are: Booth Chairman — Kathy Daffron, Karen West, and Ginger House; Music Chairman's — Cov Pack and Cathy Lowe; Set — Linda Baumler; Costumes — Cathy Smith; Dance — Sherrie Barnard; and Color Rush — Sue Roma and Terri Donohue. Rachel Jolly commented on the skits by saying: "The skits are going very well this year. Both the Reds and the Greens seem to have it all put togehter and the enthusiasm is great. I really enjoy working with the skits and
I'm looking forward to seeing the final production." This year's Stage Crew is managed by Beth Hatch a Senior and her assistant is Kitty Wray a Junior. Kitty will be recommended to Geist as next year's manager. The Blue and White Light Crew is very experienced and they are: Emily Burgwyn, Ann Saunders and Charlene Wilton. Speaking with Beth Hatch she stated, "The crew wants lights to become a major part of the OKTOBERFEST Skits this year." Klown tryouts were held last week and Katrina Bateman stated, "I am disappointed with the quantity this year but certainly not the quality of those trying out." Following the skits this year will be the traditional Cake Cutting in the Downstairs Dining Hall. Information on the size or the nature of the cake was not yet possible to announce but when asked if the cake would fall as last year's misfortune, Sue Scarborough said, "not from the height that it will be at." Final comments concerning OKTOBERFEST were very strong. Molly Lee states that: "The reason why I think OKTOBERFEST 75 is going to be stupendous is because the Geist members themselves are getting such a kick out of preparing for the festival and we have enthusiastic guidance from our two sponsors, Dean Wells and Mrs. Shelton." The final comment was that of Susan Ridenour, "I am really excited about the plans we have made for OKTOBERFEST 75 and I am confident that this will be the best one ever."
Longwood College Choir & Camerada Singers JARMAN
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Performance by the L.C. Co. of Dancers
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Last semester, an ad-hoc committee was established by legislative board to study the problem of bad checks in circulation by several Longwood students. Since an ad-hoc committee is formed to investigate one specific purpose and is then dissolved once a solution is obtained; the committee members are now in the process of setting up a system to eliminate bad checks. "The knowledge of this problem was presented by the Farmville merchants two years ago, but that committee did not think that the problem was big enough to investigate; but since it has been brought up again, the need for a solution is realized," commented committee chairman Kathy Daffron. She also said that, "most of the merchants realize that not all the students write bad checks, but since Farmville is such a small community, it appears to be a larger percentage than it actually is." Kathy also stated that "this matter was not only presented by the merchants but also several students. For, in the past years a student could go into a store and write a check for more than her purchase but because of the recent events, there merchants now will not let a student write a check except for the correct amount. Thus, if a student goes into a store and buys an item for 59 cents and does not have any
change, she must write the check for the correct amount of 59 cents." So that the majority of longwood students are being penalized because of the inconsideration of a few students. This ad-hoc committee is now trying to obtain a workable system of trying to stop bad checks from being written. In order to obtain information concerning other state college's policies in dealing with bad checks, Dean Heintz contacted nearly every state college or university, such as U. Va., Richmond, VMI, and Radford, to find out what they do when this matter occurs. Some schools, such as U. Va., have a workable system established where an appointed committee pays the amount of the bad check and then ihe student pays the committee with an added fine. While other schools like Richmond, do not have an established bad check system. Even though some colleges have "workable systems," Kathy said, "there was not any particular school ihai they were going to imitate because Longwood and Farmville are both small and this makes a difference in selecting the necessary needed system." At the present time, this ad-hoc committee is thinking of establishing a fine system where a student will be fined each time she writes a bad check, with the amount increasing with the number of offenses. So, if a student writes a bad check and it is brought before the bad check
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committee, then thai student will be fined a small amount; but each time she commits the same offense the amount will rise steadily, thus penalizing the four or five lime offender heavily. The reason for this method is to try and discourage people from writing a bad check purposefully. "The purpose of the small fine," said Kathy, "is not to penalize a person too hard when she subtracts wrong and thinks that she possesses more money in her checkbook than is actually there.
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Problem Of L.C Students Passing Bad Checks By MAUREEN HANLEY
Wednesday, September 17,1975
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Also, this applies to a person who I ask- Dealing With Co-Education c may try and beat the bank in cashing a check. For example, a student may purchase an item that is more than she has in her check book, ihinking that she can deposit the necessary amount in her account before the merchant cashes the check. Sometimes this may work, but something may occur so that the deposit is nol made, thus a bad check arises. So, the main purpose of the increasing fine is to discourage the deliberate offenders who continue to write bad checks." With the establishment of the bad check committee several problems arise; such as, who is to serve on the committee, should it be members of legislative board or other students, where are the students to obtain the fine money since they don't have enough money to pay their bill, and how is the system to be enforced. Even though these are at present unanswered questions, if this committee is established then all bad checks will be taken to these members instead of Dean Heintz or Dr. Peale. According to Kathy, "the members of this committee will probably be a member from each class with a chairman and no faculty member, unless it is fell someone is needed." "In an effort to keep the merchants informed of Longwood*! progress with the matter, Mr. Mitchell is sending out monthly letters to each store owner so that they will know that Longwood is concerned with the matter," commented Kathy. "It is important," Kathy said, "to keep a friendly relationship between the college and community or unneeded problems may arise. Also, at certain times, Longwood will ask various townspeople for donations to certain causes, such as the Miss Longwood Pageant, and if we are nol on g "d terms with the merchants, men they may refuse to donate needed and necessary money. When asked whai legal actions can be taken against persistent offenders, Kathy stated that after a person has passed four or five bad checks, and refuses to pay ihe bill, then the college turns ihe matter over to the town and lets ihem deal with it in accordance to other bad check cases." Ai present, a lot of things are undecided. Kathy said, "she wishes every student who has a suggestion or an approach dealing with the bad check problem, to contact any of the committee members. The committee, which is composed of four students and one administrator are Kathy Daffron — chairman, Ellen Morrison, Diane Vermilyea, Betty Kidgway, and Dean Heintz. So, if anyone has a solution or suggestions concerning this problem, please contact any of its members so that we can continue to maintain a good relationship with the Farmville community.
' K^REN FOSTER By From one end of campus to the other, students' discussions center around the subject of the recently adopted policy of coeducation and the effect it will have upon Longwood which has for so long been a more or less traditionally female institution. The topic also concerns those in the Admissions office, and the task of dealing with it falls upon Longwood's two new Admissions counselors, Ms. Kathe Hooper and Ms. Janice Wilhelm. "We are really excited" about co-education, said Ms. Hooper who was the counselor interviewed. "It gives us in Admissions a broader area to recruit from. It won't change anything we do, just who we'll be talking to." Both Ms. Hooper and another counselor, Mrs. Candy Dowdy stressed that standards for Admission to Longwood will not change. Mrs. Dowdy said, "we will not reduce the number of female acceptances just because we're accepting males. We will take those who are qualified to attend." Ms. Hooper added that "The standards for admission will remain the same, and will be the same for men and women.'" Male transfers will be required to have the same 2.0 grade point average and meet the other standards that are applicable to women. Because the 1975-76 Bulletin states "Male students who meet the general admissions requirements may be admitted as day students," Ms. Hooper explained that "we are sending out a press release to all high schools in the state" and to others out of Virginia as well. The same methods of recuiting that have been used in the past will once again be employed to interest prospective students. "There will be no difference in recruiting except we won't have to steer away from boys' schools,,' Ms. Hooper said. She explained various means by which high school students can be made aware of I/ongwood. Before they leave, student teachers are each given a packet of information and "they do some of our best recruiting." Alumnae too are used to recruit and current students unconsciously do the same simply by discussing Longwood with younger friends. In addition, the state has a Virginia tour program sponsored by the 1975 School Committee of the Association of Virginia Colleges. The state is divided into ten weeks during which various high schools within a given area hold five to seven College Day or Night programs each week. The Admissions people from different colleges talk with students interested in their institution. Another method of promoting Longwood is indirect. Various departments on campus hold
programs in which high school students, both male and female, are invited to participate, which, Ms. Hooper said, "is public relations for us." To be continued this year are the bus trips which bring prospective students to Ixingwood. The program was begun in 1973 and is known as the Student Hostess program. It was implemented to allow high school seniors to live in the dorms, eat in the dining hall, attend classes, and talk to students already enrolled. This year Admissions will hold eight trips. "We will need a lot of hostesses," Ms. Hooper said. 1 'This year we will be recruiting a broader area, and we will get guys on campus that wouldn't come otherwise." Men will be housed on the third floor of Ruffner. These rooms "have been prepared for regular dormitory students," but were not needed this year. During their stay on campus, "someone will be on the hall with the men." Ms. Hooper said, "We are hoping our programs will be a selling point" for the men. Unlike numerous other schools, and in its favor, Longwood lias both tennis courts and a golf course. Despite rumors as to which dorm the men will live in, no plans have as yet been made. Housing arrangements will depend upon the number of men who enroll. Ms. Hooper In from Petersburg. She graduated from Ixingwood in 1973 with a degree in Physical Education. She has taught in Nottoway County Public Schools and worked as a lifeguard, receptionist, and arranger at Goodwin I^ike State Park. Ms. Janice Wilhelm is from Richmond and graduated from Ixmgwood in 1969 with a major in English. She taught English and Speech in Chesterfield County Public Schools and has done graduate work at both William and Mary and the University of Richmond. VIRGINIA NATIONAL BANK Farmville, Vo. Two Convenient- Locations • Longwood Office Across from Farmville Shopping Center • Main Office Corner of Third & Main Streets We Welcome Student Accounts
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Mixer- Joint Effort Between S-UN And H.S. CAC- Cold But Crowded By JO LEILI In spite of a weather plunge reaching down into the low 40's, and the overriding threat of rain continuing from the previous day, Longwood's Her field once again provided the location for some outdoor partying and general good times. The second Student Union sponsored mixer of the year, held on Saturday night, September 13, from 8:00 to 12:00 p.m., featured the "Andew I>ewis Band", who proved to be more than capable at offering some body stimulating, warmth generating music, much to the pleasure of the thousand person or so crowd. This mixer, once again was to be experimental in nature, concerning the two general aspects of admittance costs and financial sponsorship. A joint effort between HampdenSydney's CAC (College Activities Council), as chaired by H. S. Senior Bill Heid, and I-ongwood's Student Union, as chaired by senior I.aurie McCullough, the September 13th. event showed that with adequate planning and cooperation, these two organizations could work logether smoothly to produce a successful student oriented activity. The band, chosen by Hampdcn Sydney, was dually financed by both organizations, in imitation of the past practices of the 1974 IiOngwood estate's "If" concert, and last spring's Her gym bluegrass festival. The work before and during the mixer combined the efforts of Hampden Sydney students who set up stage pieces, spot lights, table and trash cans, and checked I.D.'s
and served beer, with that of Longwood girls and male day students who made signs, moved tables and chairs and also attended to gate regulations and beverage serving. At this mixer, the number of workers from 7:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. paid at an hourly rate of $1.70 was increased from 15 to 17, due to the addition of two more beer stations to accommodate the 25 kegs of beer and decrease congestion around these areas. Also tried out at this mixer, due to the joint economic situation in providing the entertainment, was the policy of free admittance for I/>ngwood and Hampden Sydney students upon production of a valid College I. D. General admission for other parties was the usual price of $1.00 and included persons from other schools such as the University of Virginia and the University of Richmond, and members of various rugby teams from Old Dominion, Lynchburg College, Virginia Tech, William and Mary, VCU., and Washington and I>ee, who challenged Hampden Sydney teams throughout the day. The "Andrew Lewis Band", originiating from Richmond, offered diverse musical selections varying enough to please a number of tastes and affinities. The sounds as produced by the horn, saxaphone, drums, keyboards, bass, and lead-rhythm guitars, covered the range from hard rock to ever growing northern disco music, to ever steadfastidly popular beach music. Dancers gyrated, exhibiting the gamut from the
Future Of YWCA Questionable Requests On Inactive Status By ELLEN ( ASSADA A letter was submitted at the September 8 meeting of Legislative Board requesting thai i he YWCA be considered an inactive organization. Prepared b\ Dianne Chatham, president of the Y, the letter stated "Due to the lack of philosophica1 agreement .between the active membership of the YWCA and its si .tied programs, which has led to a large deficiency in the amount «>f support given Y sponsored aetivities by its members, I propose that the YWCA be declared an 'inactive organization' for the remainder .•f the semester and that all its meeting* and regular functions be terminated until such time as Legislative Board can review all the facets concerning the organization's difficulties... The active membership of the YWCA at present no longer feels that it wishes to give support to the YWCA as an organization. Members have stated very dearly that they would prefer to involve their spiritual energise In a phase of campus outre.uh which is not now a part of the YWCA sponsored activities." According to Dean Heintz, the Y will be considered "as being tm an inactive status until a long range decision can be made, and until students can have an opportunity to express their ideas as to the future of the YWCA." Dean Heintz met with local ministers on September 11 to hear their ideas, and legislative
Board discussed it at their September 15 meeting. Longwood's YWCA is not affiliated with the national YWCA. Dianne Chatham explained that "The longwood branch has not been in agreement with a lot of the national Y's policies. Since I'm not really aware of what the national Y is, I can only say that the chapter here has not been a part of the national Y for at least four or five years. We still receive publications and newsletters, but past members have done nothing to forward relationships with the national organization." It appears that money appropriated to the YWCA in the budget was done so with the misunderstanding that it was a part of the national YWCA. This year's money has been given back to Mr. Dougan, because, as Dianne stated, "things are in such an uproar over the future of the Y, I see no need to lie up students' money." She further added that "Active members' views have changed i lot over the past several years, and there lies been much disseniion and disagreement with the policies of the national YWCA, and they don't want to comply with its activities and plans. 1 think that members are leaning towards a stricter interpretation of things, and they feel the traditional activities of the YWCA are not that important."
bump to the bop to the coordinated continental, to such numbers as Loggins and Messina, The Beach Boys, Average White Band, and some Bill Deal and the Rondel's spots. Discussing music with the band did reveal some personal problems, however, the main one being the lack of a lead singer, who left the band three weeks ago, placing them in the awkward situation of vocally coping with whatever talents they do internally possess. Questioned as to their previous playing dates, one member did state that "We have pretty well covered the Richmond area, such as the "Union Jack" and "Someplace Else" and schools there too. In fact we have been at Longwood before, last summer on August 24th. for some event you all sponsored here." Commenting on playing this time at Longwood, another member said "At first to be honest, I was disappointed with the crowd, I mean at 8 o'clock there was nobody here to play for, but I've got to say it did pick up nicely by 9:00 or 9:30!" Usually passified with amounts of free beer, this band proved to be somewhat original and was found chugging, among other things, quantities of hot chocolate and menthol cough drops, because as one member explicitely claimed "Man, you don't know but its freezing up here!" The first cooperative mixer ever held by Hampden Sydney and Longwood, drew some comments about present and future plans from those in charge. <S.U.N. Concert and Mixer co-chairperson Janet Sullivan felt that "this mixer has been a really joint effort, and all the workers and guys from Hampden Sydney really helped out, at the gates especially." Bill Reid, C.A.C. chairperson exclaimed periodically that "I just think everything looks good I'm really pleased!" and Jan also said "everything seems to be going pretty smoothly." Noting some slight commotion occasionally at the gates, Janet said "however some people have tried to sneak in with fake I.D.'s, but I guess that's almost to be expected, unfortunately!" Most party goers, with legal I. D.'s, though, drifted around the field and around the beer kegs seemingly oblivious to the cold, the music, beer, and dancing of which maintained a nice dress of warmth. Senior, Karen Young exclaimed "Yes, I had a good time!", and Longwood student Theresa Thomas state "I think it's really great, and you can quote me!". Junior, Thalia Gerachis up on the shoulders of Hampden Sydeny date Rob Taylor, while clapping, shouted over the music "Of course I'm having a good time, this is really wild!", while Rob from below •ust said "I don't care what you put down, just say the partying is great and I'm having a fine time!"
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Wheels Trip To Williamsburg Included Forty L.C. Students By JO LEILI Sunday, September 7th, was the date of the second Student Union sponsored Wheels Trip as scheduled for this fall semester. The event, which was to have taken some forty students to Williamsburg, Virginia, consisted of an afternoon and evening of free musical concerts as provided by some of the top talents in Virginia bands. The "day of music" was generated mainly for the purpose of promoting future bookings and jobs for the performing artists, as a statewide invitation had been extended toward various High Schools and Colleges to come and see the show. Originally structured to be held outside of a dorm at William and Mary College, the threat of rain moved the bands and tons of equipment indoors instead, into William and Mary Hall, thus postponing the acts from a starting time of 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. In a mini colliseum type atmosphere, with mats spread across the floor for seats, and natural lighting providing the setting, the atmosphere formed was mainly one of people drifting in and out, with a maximum crowd of about 800 people filling the auditorium at mid-afternoon around 3:00 p.m. Surrounded by coolers and beer, sights of apples being passed illicitly up and down rows of people, and upper bombardment by frisbees and paper airplanes posing a constant threat to the serious listener, the audience was treated to numerous non-stop acts ranging from the Virginia Beach district, to Richmond, to the D. C. area. A listing of those bands that played, include; Va. Beach's "Bill Deal and The Rondels, an eleven member, Longwood College favorite, "Maelstrom", which exhibited some excellent flute work, The "Gas House Gang" sure to delight any ladies crowd, the versatile "Goodtime Charlie", "Georgia Prophets", composed of male and female singers, the nine member "Slapwater", and the integrated "Willie T. and the Chessmen."
Also featured were "Backroad", "Sutters Gold St. Band", "Galaxies", "Leeky Brown", "Pendulum", "Weekend Affair", and "First Flight". Considering the minimal cost of the afternoon, with free admission being offered to anyone who wanted to "come on in", the turn out was surprisingly sparse, and the expected crowd convergance simply did not occur. Offering some type of explanation for this fact, a few William and Mary male students commented that "Here at W. and M., we start the year off rather slowly and then by midsemester, we're all ready to party and then keep it up for the rest of the year!" Of those who did experience the entertainment, about two-thirds were guys, mostly from W. and M., with a few High School representative mingling in the Hall. Longwood's outing, scheduled to leave the campus at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, also underwent some difficulties due to the rain. As explained by Wheels Chairperson, junior Bettie Bass "many people really weren't sure that the concert was still on, and didn't realize that it could be held inside. Of forty people who signed the paper, only nineteen actually showed up, and thirteen of them were late!" Commenting further, Bettie said "I was hoping more people would sign up, after all it was a good opportunity with a free concert and a cost of only $1.50 for transportation by bus and bag lunches from Slater." Deciding on the possibility of a new policy for future Wheels Trips, Bettie stated "I think from now on, The Student Union will have people pay when they sign up for a trip. This way people who do want to go will show up, and others who would have joined us won't be denied the opportunity of coming along." Past Wheels Trips have included outing? to Goodwin Lake, Monticello, nights concerts at the Richmond Colleseum and a ski trip and the range of upcoming trips will include an expedition to the September Virginia State Fair.
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Longwood Players Encourage Students Support On Scheduled Upcoming Performances By MELISSA JOHNSTON So, you were in all of the plays in high school, right? Or maybe you never really ever got up the nerve to go to try-outs. . . Well, now's the time to drop that shyness and join the Longwood Players. You'll find us in Jarman and we welcome any and everybody, whether you're a drama major or not. Membership requirements are very easy and simple. You must work on two major productions. Yep, that's all! Freshmen may work on one
show per semester and at the end of one year, you've become a member!! Of course, you cannot be on academic probation; but we really don't want to talk about that! There are four major productions produced by the Longwood Players during a school year. Some of the shows we've done in the past were The Apple Tree, A Midsummer Nights Dream, The Importance of Being Earnest, Peer Gynt, Medea, and Pygmalion. The 1975-76 season includes The Beggar's Opera, a musical
Sun., Sept. 21 -4:00 P.M. Student Recital. Diane Thompson, piano. Wygal Auditorium. No charge (MDS). Sept. 25-27 PIANO MASTER CLASS—RECITAL, Arlene Portney, guest artist. Wygal Auditorium, Master Class Fee: $5.00 (VAS). Thun»., Sept. 25,1:00 p.m. — Forum, "The Violin and Piano in Performance", Arlene Portney, piano; Robert Portney, violin. Fri., Sept. 19,8:00 p.m. — Recital, Arlene Portney, piano; Robert Portney, violin. Sat., Sept. 27, 9:30 a. m. — Master Class Registration 10:00 a. m. — Master Class with Ms. Portney 12:00 Noon — Luncheon 1:30 p. m. — Master Class with Ms. Portney
written by John Gay in the 17th century; The Children's Hour, written by Lillian Helman, who was chosen last year one of the outstanding women of the year; and an Ibsen play, A Doll's House. To work on any show, all you have to do is come to try-outs, sign a crew sheet and you're in. There are so many things that you can do in the theatre besides being on stage. You can work on costumes, set, props, lights, make-up or just hand out programs lo that all-important audience. During the year, there is also a one-act festival consisting of approximately six or seven oneact plays &".d two touring shows taken to high schools and other colleges across the state. Our directors for the year include Dr. Patton Lockwood, chairman of the department of Speech and Dramatic Arts; Dr. Martha Mattus, going into her second year with us; and Mr. Doug Young, returning after a year's absence. If you have any questions or would like to know more about our organization, the officers of the players are: Charlene Wilton-President; Melissa Johnston-VicePresident; Trish HowlandSecretary; Donna BolenTreasurer; and Anne Sa under sTechnical Director. We'd love to have you! Please come see us — on or off the stage!
Co-Education Press ConferenceTopic (Continued from Page 1) that are accepted. Dr. Willett said that he foresees "no substantial increase in enrollment" because of going coed. Concerning the continuation of Longwood students taking classes at Hampden-Sydney, Dr. Willett said he is anxious to continue the exchange program between the two colleges. He said that there may have to be some type of modification in the program. Dr. Willett said that he and the administration at Hampden-Sydney are looking for other ways to expand the exchange program. When asked whether there would be any additional funds by complying with the HEW ruling, Dr. Willett explained that there would be no extra funds from the state specifically for going coed. He said that it was "too early at this point to have a grasp of additional costs." Dr. Willett was also asked about the effect that going coed will have on the alumnae. He replied that Longwood mailed information concerning coeducation to the graduates prior to public announcement. Dr. Willett said that the Alumnae Association gives approximately $100,000 a year to support activities and that he "hopes that the reaction will be one of support and increased giving." Dr. Willett informed the students that coeducational planning has been going on for some period of time. Due to this planning, a moratorium was placed on the publications that are sent to high schools so that there wouldn't have to be any additional costs to reprint the publications with coeducational information in them. The last question on coeducation was concerning
sports and the physical education department. Dr. Willett said that by upholding Title IX, male and female students cannot participate together in contact sports. This would only pertain to basketball here at Longwood at this time. Dr. Willett said that male sports will depend on interest and numbers. He also said that the need for a new physical education facility is more aware. Library Hours The next area of discussion was the new library hours. The "basic decision (to cut the library hours) was one of trying to assign priorities." Dr. Willett said that he would be willing to look at the decision again and make some minor adjustments and work at alternatives according to the needs of the students, due to time, such as mid semester and during exams. Some of the questions posed to Dr. Willett were concerned with what students can do to get the library reopened on Friday and Saturday nights and how it is measured how many people use the library. Dr. Willett stated that it is "up to the institution to decide what pattern will suit them best." He also said that surveys could be taken enough to get a basic picture. From these surveys, a utilization program could be built up and maintained. One student commented that she had met with Mrs. LaStourgeon, director of the library, and had been told that the decision was ultimately cutting back on hours or cutting back on materials. Dr. Willett replied that "cuts in the library have been less than five per cent." At this time, Dr. Willett stated that the faculty was also affected by the cutbacks that faced the college. Because of this cutback, Iiongwood lost eight of its faculty members.
Vacancies The next topic of discussion was the vacancies in the dorms. Dr. Willett said that the number of dorm students is "not greatly off from original predictions." Closely related to this, was the question of how many students did not return from last semester. Dr. Willett replied to this by saying that the majority of students Longwood lost were people who left here to live at home and commute to a school near their home, rather than to be residence hall students at other schools. Dr. Willett announced a policy change concerning the lighted tennis courts. These courts are now available for non-Longwood persons during specified week end times. In closing, Dr. Willett urged "maximum utilization of facilities."
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1975 ART EXHIBIT — LECTURE -WORKSHOP PROGRAMS EXHIBITS Bedford Gallery, Bedford Building July 2 - September 19,1975 Summer 75 — Barbara Ames, Etta Edwards, Gwendolyn Hein, and Lyn Yeatts October 1—31,1975 American Prints 1875-1975 From collection of Roanoke Fine Arts Center — Roanoke, Va. Showcase Gallery, I .ankford Building August 25 —September 19,1975 — Mary Ann Bentley September 22 — October 12,1975 — Carol Carmack Lancaster Library — Cosponsored by Department of Art September 29 - October 31,1975 Art Faculty Show
Mary Ann Bentley Displays Paintings Through Sept. 19 FARMVILIE, VA., August 28, 1975 — Paintings in acrylic and oil, pen and ink drawings, and watercolors by Mary Ann Bentley of Roanoke are currently being featured in the Showcase Gallery at Lmgwood College. The exhibit is open to the public in the Reading Rooms nf the Lankford Building through September 19. Most «>f the 26 works are for sale. The paintings are mostly landscapes. A notable exception is 'The Thumbsucker." depicting a small child consoling himself in a stark room with bare windows and draped furniture. In the watercolor, "Country Home" the artist has used delicate shadings of gray and orange-pink lo achieve a mood of contented solitude. "The DaisyHolder," done in pen and ink, is the clianning rear view of a
small boy holding a somewhat wilted bouquet behind Ins back as he knocks ai a door. A 1973 graduate of Luigwood with honors in art, Miss Bentley is currently leaching art ai Ruffner Junior High School in Roanoke. She served as phoiography consultant for the Roanoke City schools summer camp this year and worked with a visual literary program funded by the National Kndowmeiii for I he Arts. IM Summer, she was instructor for a creative filmmaking workshop at I/ongw»iod. While a student ai [jmgwuod, Miss Henlley's photographs were printed in nine of the college's publications. In addition, her work has been exhibited a> I.'nr.u .'<!, in several Virginia Museum exhibitions, ai Salem College, and hi the Roanoke Fine Ans Center's sidewalk shows.
Baldridge Asked To Exhibit Works At Lynchburg College Mark Baldridge, Assistant Professor of An ai Logwood College, has been invited to participate in Lynchburg College's "Four Craftsmen" exhibition. The exhibition will be held in the gallery of the Dillard Fine Arts Building at Lynchburg College from October 5 through October 24. The exhibition wil. open with a reception at 3 p.m., Sunday, October 5.
Baldridge will be exhibiting many pieces of silver and K"ld jewelry, along with an assortment of other silver objects, such as sculptures, salad Bets, containers, etc. In connection with the exhibition, Baldridge has also been invited Ui participate in a crafts seminar on Monday, October (i, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:30 to 4 p.m.
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AUGUST 25 SEPTEMBER 19
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Forum: Future Of L. C. Co-Education
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Brings Various Opinions- Pro's And Con's By ANITA RIVARD I>ongwood College faces the prospect of change as it goes coed. It is anticipated that enrollment will not increase greatly, nor are any additional dormitories planned in the foreseeable future. The change will not be visible, for the campus itself will remain unaltered for some time The changes then must come from the students themselves, in terms of their attitudes toward the transition. The freshman class is perhaps the foundation for making this change a smooth and successful one. They will be the last entering class to experience I/mgwood as a "girls' school." They must be ready to salvage that which they feel should remain unchanged, yet they must be willing to accept those changes which do occur. The seniors will be least affected in fact, not affected at all. Hut they will be the last class lo graduate from Longwood before it goes co-ed. That alone should cause them to feel something about the change. The attitudes of all those students here now and next year will be crucial. Attitudes alone can "make it or break it." A variety of attitudes, anxieties, and anticipations have been displayed by the student body since the official announcement was made last week. Sue Scarborough, a senior and chairman of the Student (lovernment Association, was quoted last week by the Richmond Times — Dispatch as saying, "generally there is sadness over the announcement. Many are sad because they see many of Ixmgwood's traditions will disappear." Sue also commented, "They (the students) see much of bmgwood's individualism will now go but, at the same time, they arc taking a positive outlook in that they want to help make the change work." Another senior, GaryHarrington, feels the best thing to do is to "Welcome them. . . make them feel a part of the school." She added, "I think coeducation can be really good — i here are a lot of benefits in having men in your classes and around in general." Sophmore l.ibby Astrom said, "Co-education puts you in a real society, not just women alone, became a real society means
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class of 79. Robin Wood, another freshman, said, "I don't like it. I can't imagine it being any other way — I've always heard it was an all-girls' school." Lynda Woodbury, another member of the freshman class, anticipates competition over males and fears that the importance of friends of one's own sex will be overlooked. She also said, "I feel that all the traditions will change." Cindy Ganders said, "The competition (in dress and looks) will be just like high school." "I think that the closeness that everybody senses now will be destroyed. The competition for guys will ruin it," said Kathy Eanes, a freshman. A member of the junior class said, "We have to enter the situation with the proper attitude. The men will be able to take charge if the women here allow them to. We don't have to give up anything we are willing to work for." Sophmore class member Cindy Price said, "I would hate for longwood to have to lose its traditions." Melanie Bailey, a freshman, said, "I think that making Longwood co-educational will completely defeat our purpose of sisterhood and unity." One student believes, "We can't allow ourselves to worry about the bad things that might One student expressed her happen. . .we have lo concern opinion of co-education by ourselves with making the best of it." saying, "I can't wait to be an Such are the 'pros' and 'cons' orientation leader next year!" that co-education at Longwood A senior answered this reporter will face. And, as always, there with the question, "Why can't was that one student who people have a choice?" Junior answered, "I don't care." Karen Overman echoed the same feeling by saying, "There should be some single-sex colleges for people to go to." She, too, believes there should be a variety so people can have a choice. "I don't like it — I don't want it to go co-ed, because if we went co-ed, Hampden-Sydney would have (to go) coed and it would cause a lot of hassles between the schools," said Joni Scruggs, a freshman. She added, "It would open up a lot of classes — but guys would take over." "When Longwood goes co-ed, all its moral standards will go downhill (also) traditions, sports, and the closeness between Ixmgwood Ladies' - which will no longer exist," said Kate Crittenden, a member of the
men and women working together. I just hope it works okay." Becky Gee, another member of the sophomor class, said. "Coeducation can work if everyone develops a mature attitude towards it, and not make it a battle of the sexes." Kathy Scott, a freshman said, "People won't live for the weekends... .it would be more of a normal life." Junior, Susan Brinkley considers the change a matter of progress, saying, "It had to happen." Clare Baxter, another member of the class of 77, said, "I think it's beneficial to the school because, if enrollment increases, there is a greater chance of getting more state aid for projects that are questionable now because of lack of funds." Clare went en to say, "I think it will add a little more class' to the campus." Sophomore Anne Fournier said, "It may serve to improve the curriculum." Mandy Crisp, a junior, summed up her opinion by saying, "I think we can make something good come out of it," adding, "We've got to face it.. ." Sue Barrett, also a junior said, I don't see anything wrong with it, if we can make the conversion without the girls thinking the boys will get any special privileges."
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Student Oppose Shortening Of Hours Library Is Open By VICKI EASTER Due to the cutting of library hours at I/mgwood's Dabney I Lancaster IJbrary, there have been a number of opinions expressed. The overall comments tend to oppose the shortening of the hours. A committee has been set up by legislative Board to look into the matter. Elain Snead, chairman of the committee, feels "the cut in the budget should not have affected the library hours." The committee has met with the Librarian of Longwood's Library, Mrs. Martha LeStourgeon, concerning the matter. Mrs. LeStourgeon remarked, "I appreciate ihe concern of all the students and I find it very gratifying that they want more hours." She continued by explaining the cut back as "a money problem," and "it boils down to which is wanted more — the materials or service." Student opinions showed a sincere need for more hours. Jan Waldron, a senior, staled, "it's bad for those who stay here on weekend to study or work on term papers." Through the "traffic surveys' taken in the library "on Friday evening, many limes there were more workers in the library than
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The library committee is now in the process of finding a solution. They are making plans lo determine the cosi of running ihe library — or an extension of eight hours on the weekend. They will then iry to work through private contributions if the need arises. As far as is known now by Mrs. LeStourgeon, hours will be extended during exam periods allowing students more time for library use. Lynn Sullivan, sophomore, staled concerning the hours, "supposedly we are an institution of higher learning and lo eul back ihe resources of such an institution as per library hours is a contradiction in terms of promoting education."
Junior Class Elects Officers And Chairman- Well Attended The Junior Class, with Michelle Nealonas Presideni, held its first meeting on Monday, September 8. The other officers include: Kathy Riggins — Vice-President, Melody Fowler — Secretary, and Ann Meador — Treasurer. During ihe meeting the following people were elected to ihe Student Government: Judicial Board Representative is Roxann Fox, legislative Board Representative is Willa Jean Derbin and Dining Hall Representative is Cheryl Jenkins. The class also recommended the following to serve on the Election's Committee: Emily Burgywn, Bonnie Gheen, and Sharon Jones.
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students using the library," were comments Mrs. Barbara Skerry, librarian in the library made. "It doesn't pay to open it if no one comes in," Mrs. Skerry continued, "we don't like to close it." Gay Kampfmueller, a sophomore at Ixmgwood said concerning the hours, "I don't ihink it's fair that those who want lo study have to suffer because of i hat percentage which don't use
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Carolyn Henshaw and Dee Matthews were elected as cochairman for the Projects and Funds Committee and Ann Marie Niemetz is our Publicity Chairman. Junior Ring Ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, September 18 in the Sunken Gardens and information sheets regarding the ceremony will be available on Tuesday, September Kith in the Rotunda, at which lime rings must be picked up. The reception this year is also scheduled in the Gardens. The class is pleased to announce that Miss Nicholas of the Sociology Department will be our guest speaker. For all those unable to order rings last year, there will be a representative from "Jenkins" on hand in a week lo lake orders. The Junior Ring Dance is scheduled for later on in the year. A committee was formed to make ihe plans with Ann Ranson as Chairman and Jane Grier, Ellen Reed, Cheryl Bailey, Carol I^ewis, Vicki Easter, and Patti Braum serving on the committee. Michelle was very pleased with ihe turn-out of the meeting and was also pleased with the new faces and the enthusiasm of the class. She is looking forward to a great year and also lots of help from the Junior Class.