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lANGWOOD COLLEGE, FARMVILLE, VIRGINIA, TUESDAY, MARCH 6,1979
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Student Gov't. Day Stresses Communication By DEBBIE NORTHERN Student Government Day on March 1 began with a staff meeting to which students were invited to see how administrative communication is handled. At lunch time students had the opportunity to eat with administration and faculty members to discuss college policies and other topics of interest. Following this was a Mock Judicial Board trial which was a replica of an actual trial. Students were also given an opportunity to see directly the duties of administrators by signing up to be with them some time during the day. The premise
behind the whole Student Government Day was to improve communication between students and faculty administration. All participants gained insights into the roles of administration and faculty. I had the opportunity to spend the day with Dr. Robert I^hman, a man behind the scenes at Long wood College. Dr. Lehman occupies an office off Dean Well's. On one wall hang degrees from various almamaters and in the bookcases stand administrative reports surrounded by science books. His desk was full, but not cluttered. I didn't know this
administrator's title or duties, but during Student Government Day I got to find out a lot about him. I met with him bright and early Thursday morning, 8:15, in fact. In between bites of his Egg McMuffin, Dr. Lehman explained to me that he was Administrative Assistant to the Dean and Director of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. These duties include year round work and coordination. Dr. Ivehman said Longwood offers a variety of courses (23 totaled in such areas as education, social work, science, art, and mathmatics) in ten locations. The Longwood Continuing Education Program is offered in Amelia, Brunswick, Campbell, Charlotte, Halifax, Mecklenburg, Nottoway and Prince Edward counties. Also classes are held in Alberta and Lynchburg. It has been in existence for three years, expanding from just 23 students to 900. Instructors, provided from the Longwood faculty, drive up to 60 miles to teach these classes. The tuition brought in from these classes entirely supports the Continuing Education Program, which pays the faculty members. Dr. Lehman noted that the University of Virginia was our competition in continuing education courses. He stated that "why we do so well in the competition is that our regular, Students and faculty converse over dinner at the banquet held on on-campus teachers do the teaching." The adults know that Student Government Day. PlMlCo b> \iriod> <-ra«ir>
Sophomore Week Underway ByLLSSASANDIIKiK As the first week of March hits, what is the first thing that comes to mind? SPRING BREAK!! No, no this week is Sophomore week, a big week for the many students who are participating in this weeks events. Much hard work and planning has gone into the perfection of the plans for each day. Berkely Harland, the chairman for Sophomore Week said that the preparation has taken a long time, but feels that all involved will be rewarded in the end. The most f ulf idling point of the week will be the road show, which is to be presented on Wednesday for two large groups of children at two places in Richmond. The show is a presentation of A.A. Milne's Pooh Goes Visiting and Gets into a Tight Spot, where Pooh Bear, played by Jeanne McLaren, visits Rabbit, played
by Linda Pascall. Pooh proceeds to eat all the honey Rabbit has to offer and gets stuck in the door trying to leave. While Pooh's sad conte continues the clowns that are traveling with the group, are doing their duty by passing out candy, tumbling across the floor, and "spreading happiness to the children." Their happy-go-lucky attitudes provide enchanting interactions for the kids, and generally keeps them occupied the entire time the group is there. Thursday is another big day for the group, as the Sophomore Auction comes to life at 8:00 in the Gold Room. The auctioneer for this event, is Longwood's own Dr. Webber. He will auction off articles supplied by the students, faculty, and assorted businesses from the thriving metropolis of Farmville. As the week end approaches, so does the mixer that is to be held
on Friday night. As many problems arose in the planning of the big week, Friday night was to be no exception. The band decided that they were having problems too, and broke up at the last minute to go their own separate ways. However the mixer will still go on! Steve McAra will be there from 8:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. in the Lower Dining Hall, providing us with an assortment of tapes to fit everyone's taste. From Bop to Disco, we can all dance into oblivion to the beat of our favorite performers. The class of 1981 urges everyone to participate in the week's activities, so come on everyone, pull out those class colors on color class days, take part in the Sophomore Auction, and Dance like mad at the mixer. Come on out and show your Longwood spirit this week.
they are getting their money's worth. Dr. Lehman also supervises the on-site Masters Degree Programs offered in Halifax, Mecklenburg, Lawrenceville, and Amelia. The program requires that students only come onto the campus to take exams. Dr. Lehman explained that the concept is based on the premise that it is "easier for one teacher to drive to them" than 30 or more people driving to Ixmgwood. Dr. I^ehman came to longwood in 1966 as Assistant Professor of Biology. This year is the first time he has not taught a class, but he plans on returning to the classroom next year. He says, "Every administrator should teach one semester in order to stay in touch with students." He served a year with the American Council in Education as an Academic Fellow in 1976-77.
There he read 58 books on education, attended seminars and set objectives. He feels that the experience has made him a better administrator. This experience also helped him when he served on the Prince Edward County School Board as well as his present duties. He also gives lectures on hallugenic plants to interested groups. He tells his audience that "nutmeg can be just as bad as hard drugs." Dr. Lehman believes in keeping up on his field which is biology. Yet, he also must keep abreast with his administrative duties and be constantly trying to perfect and add to the Continuing Education Program. Before I left he was trying to drum up a class in the fall on Rhythm Physical Education for K-6 at an area school. From what I heard, the class will probably be started.
FALL 1979 HOUSING PLANS The following plan reflects input from legislative Board, the student body, various groups of representative students, and administrative and staff considerations. North Cunningham — freshman men Tabb — freshman women French — open to all women Wheeler, South Cunningham, Curry — open to all women, including freshmen Frazer second and third floors — open to all men with the exception of the designated fraternity area on the second floor Cox — open to all men Main Cunningham — open to all men Frazer fifth through tenth floors - open to all women Stubbs will house all of the sororities. Frazer fourth floor will be undesignated until it is determined whether it is needed for men or women. Students currently residing on the fourth floor will be allowed to homestead elsewhere provided all criteria are met. Notes: 1. Rising sophomores may not homestead. 2. Second and third floor Curry are no longer designated sorority floors. Students currently residing on those floors may homestead provided all criteria are met. 3. Upperclass transfer students who were placed in South Cunningham for this academic year may homestead provided all criteria are met. Director of Housing Longwood College March 2,1979
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This year's Freshman production was designed to show the class of '82's love for Longwood and it's traditions. Pkmm »>% MeMj rrawtej
Escort System At Standstill By ELIZABETH BRYANT Recently there was a movement on campus to start an Escort service, such as the type in use at Old Dominion and William and Mary Colleges. This system would allow any students on campus to call for someone to accompany them wherever they might wish to go. PHI KAPPA PHI fraternity had volunteered its members for this job and the legislative board had even gone so far as to have a phone set up for this purpose when, suddenly, all the plans for this project came to a halt The fraternity decided that it could not possibly handle the job by itself, lacking both sufficient time and personnel to always be "on call" in this manner. The
other fraternities were appealed to, and even the idea of getting a sorority to help out was considered, but a workable alternative has yet to be found. One reason for the seeming lack of interest in the Escort system is the feeling, shared by many, that Ix)ngwood, having a small campus and being well lighted, has no need of such a system. But, in contrast to this opinion, complaints are still being heard from those who feel "unsafe" in walking alone on campus at night. For whatever the reason, either from the inability to find a practical system or to a lack of interest, the plans for an escort system at Ixwigwood are at a dead-stop, with no decision on its future in sight
Federation Update By BRENDA BONUCEI J.I The Federation of Student Social Workers has much planned for March—Social Work month. First, buttons have been designed by the Social Work Federation. These buttons can be worn by anyone, however, as they are not confined to a slogan applicable to only Social Work majors. The cabin retreat planned for last Thursday night had to be cancelled because of muddy conditions. It will be re-scheduled either this week or later in April. Two speakers have been scheduled, one this past Wednesday on Rape and another March 7 on Alcoholism. This speaker will be in Grainger 210 at 7:30. Anyone is welcome. A banquet for the social work
department is planned for March 13. This will be like the ones the department has had before. The Federation is trying to schedule a banquet once a month. The banquets in the past have been very relaxing and beneficial. Dinner and a speaker help to bring questions or problems out in the open. It is also good to get together with friends that college life sometimes keeps us too busy to see. Future events in the making are a possible field trip and a cook out. Suggestions are being taken concerning either of these. Much planning is still needed. The Federation has become very busy this month—and has organized many interesting activities. Check some out, become involved and support the social work department.
Freshman Production Reflects Spirit By LAURIE HOFFMAN and BRENDA BONUCELLI The Freshman Production skit which was presented at 8 p.m. on February 28 in Jarman did, as freshman class president Duke Rollins said, have a definite message behind it. Tri-chairmen Ken Marcus, Gwen Pointer, and Liz Sheridan put together a show which reflected the spirit of I/)ngwood and the class of 1982. The class belief in leaning on each other was evident throughout the play and especially in the ending song. Narrator, Cheryl Harper helped to tie the entire skit together with her humorous comments and actions. The members of an orientation group were first introduced individually with their parents. This group included a wide variety of types which are found at Longwood: a snob, female jock, Don Juan, mama's girl, alkie, sleaze, campus clown, study wart, and Suzie Sunshine. By way of a culmination of the brilliant minds of the trichairmen and the clever ingenuity of the script committee, the idea evolved of modeling certain characters after the personalities of some upperclassmen. The audience met Colleague Betty Ann Wynott and orientation leader Hunk Boredom. Ken Marcus as Hunk looked very much like the senior he was imitating and employed many of the gestures common to him. The orientation meeting following this scene was typical — bored freshmen awaited only the end of the meeting to pursue their own interests. Colleague Jan Dates later dropped by to greet the freshmen. Deb Smith must be commended for a near-perfect portrayal of Junior Jan Bates; her expressions, gestures, and speech were exactly like those of the model for her character. Chi members Petie Grip, Teresa McFoghorn, Panda Weterson, Donna Constantly, Iinda Kelp, Ann Johnston, Jan Dates, and Iinda Rascall really had their problems throughout the skit. A fire drill took place during their first walk, which ended with members seeking refuge in a passing garbage truck. Ann Johnston, played by Maureen Mulcahy, lost about two feet in height after getting caught in the compactor here. Subsequent walks in the dining hall and the library failed to attract attention. The attempts to be noticed brought much
NEWS GLIMPSES By CHERYL WTLCOX China's invasion force in Vietnam has captured the key provincial capital of Lang Son and, according to Kyodo. the Japanese press service, was preparing yesterday for a cease-fire and withdrawal back across the border into China. Diplomatic sources at the White House indicated that his week's talks between President Carter and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin were near a dead end with Begin refusing to budge. President Jimmy Carter will possibly be in Richmond for a $50-a-plate fiesta scheduled for April 7 at the Hotel John Marshall. This will be the 1979 Jefferson^Iackson Day dinner. New photographs from the Voyager I space craft are showing the moons of Jupiter in increasing detail revealing for the first time long dark streaks that could be fault lines on Europa and a huge bull's eye feature on Io that mystifies scientists.
laughter from the audience. It was only after the actors had experienced many events of college life that they noticed Chi — or the spirit of Longwood College. Through this blue and white message the freshmen realized how much they loved and needed one another. Well-known figures from outside longwood campus were also illustrated. Among these, of course, had to be Steve Martinson, exceptionally done by Duke Rollins. The production had surprises for everyone. Flower arrangements sent to show the support behind the freshmen, covered an entire make-up table. These arrangements were beautiful and were admired all night long. A letter from Chi to the freshmen class caused much pride and excitement. The letter expressed a feeling of love for the class of '82 and the blue and white spirit. Another surprise, looked forward to by all the cast was in the dining hall scene. In case there is any doubt, this scene was
totally unexpected by Duke Rollins. Because of last minute arrangements, the pie pan had to be filled with shaving cream instead of whipped cream. This caused a slight sight problem for Duke, but all was taken care of with a few "seeing eyes" and a wet towel. Overall, the skit was well-done and very much enjoyed by the audience. The set was very simple and might have stood a little more work, but it was ample. The acting was good on the whole and the script wellwritten. The sound and lighting were an asset to the entire skit. Following the skit, members of the cast and crew joined together to sing "Hey, Did We Ever Say Thank You?" to their fellow students. Gwen Pointer then read a letter stressing blue and white spirit which the freshman class had received from Chi. With a prayer before and a candlelit song after, the freshman class has proven their love for Ix)ngwood. The next three years promise to bring forth many extraordinary things •
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Parents Phon-a-thon Successful; Alumni Phon-a-thon Underway By PAM WAGNER and VAL CAMPBELL Last week students raised $6,393.00 during the Parent's Phon-a-thon. Everyone had a fun time talking to the Parents of their friends and acquaintances. The totals for each night were: Mtfhday, $1415.00; Tuesday, $2,108.00; Wednesday, $1,285.00; and Thursday, $1,585.00. Prizes were also given to those workers who received the highest number of pledges and-or amount of money. The following were prize winners: Monday night's first place winner was Janice Iiembke. She had 14 pledges and $220.00. Second place winners were Pam Wagner with nine pledges and $175.00, also Beth Parrott with 11 pledges and $150.00. Tuesday's first place winner was Robyn Black. She had 18 pledges and $340.00. Second place winners were Pam Taylor with 15 pledges and $210.00, also Susan Collins with 14 pledges and $318.00. Wednesday night winners were: first place, Beth Parrott with 19 pledges and $300.00; second place, Terry Keesee with ten pledges and $125.00, also Doug Stroble with eight pledges and $180.00.
Thursday's winners were: first place, Beth Parrott with 19 pledges and $385.00; and second place, Robyn Black with 11 pledges and $230.00. All the workers did a super job their time and efforts were greatly appreciated. The parents also deserve a special thanks in that they care enough to make contributions which enable Longwood to better educate the students. This week, Alumni from the area, along with students, will be calling Alumni of their reunion year during Farmville's First Phon-a-thon. Many of the Alumni calling are presently serving Ixmgwood in many capacities. The following Alumni will be helping with the Phon-a-thon: Elaine Jackson '74, Elsie Fulcher '42, Cecil Kidd '61, Cathy McCanless '74, Anne Lund '67, Malinda Ayres '60, Eleanor Bobbitt "52, Mary Jo Dollins 73, Bette McKinney '69, Terrie Swann '64, Jeanne Lafoon '54, Nancy Andrews '59, Bette Bass '77 Mabel Jones "6i, Candy Dowdy '69, Anita Grant '72, and Niki Fallis '63. The Phon-a-thon is being held March 5th through March 8th from 6:30 to 9:00.
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Concert Tonight
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Tuesday, March 6,1979
Dello Joio, Visiting Composer By SHARON JANOVICH and PUBLIC RELATIONS "It is exciting to see works I've composed, actually performed by real human beings!", remarked this year's visiting composer, Norman Dello Joio, during the rehearsal with the Concert Choir. The renowned American composer is the guest for Longwood College's Contemporary Music Symposium, scheduled for March 4-6. Norman Dello Joio is one of the most well known and distinguished contemporary composers. He came from a musical family, and was exposed
to music at approximately three significantly to the fields of years of age. He began choral music, solo piano, vocal composing numerous works as a and organ works, as well as youngster and continued his orchestral, operatic, and a studies at Juilliard School of variety of other instrumental Music and engaged in private combinations. Norman Joio has study with Pietro Yon and Paul published approximately 160 Hindemith. works, with his choral piece "To His honors and awards include the Mystic Trumpeter." being the Pulitzer Prize in Music in 1957 the first. (for Meditations on The high point of the Ecclesiastes), two Guggenheim composer's visit will be a concert Fellowships, two awards from of the music of Dello Joio at 8 the New York Music Critics p.m. on Tuesday evening (March Circle, and an Emmy for his 6) in the Molnar Recital Hall, score for the television Wygal Building. Performing in Jarman stage was the setting Thursday night for Clyde production of "The Ix>uvre" in the concert will be Ix>ngwood's 1965. Concert Choir, Camerata Baldschun's World Acclaimed Ballet Folkloriro Mexicano de Graciela Dello Joio has contributed Singers, concert band, individual Tavia. The group performed "Fiesta Folklorieo" before a near filled students, and faculty members. auditorium. They were sponsored by the Visiting Artist Series. I'IIMIU
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Folk Songs Featured In Next Coffeehouse By DONNA HASKY Elaine Silver is an entertainerperformer truly worth her weight in gold. Her expressive voice, engaging personality, stage presence and her instrumental talents combine to form an exciting performer who totally captivates her audience. Her performances here will be March 10 and 11 at 8 p.m. in the Snack Bar. Although a native of New Jersey, Miss Silver's program shows a great love of folk songs,
ballads and blues tunes. She dropped out of Montclair State to travel the South for 2 years and expand her knowledge of original folk music and at the same time develop a true Appalachain dulcimer style. Other than the dulcimer, Miss Silver has also mastered the guitar and banjo. Moving easily between these three instruments, and at times singing with no accompaniment at all, Miss Silver presents a varied musical program — but the high level of talent remains unchanged throughout.
Gibbon's Tapes Designed To Aid Reading Teachers From Public Relations Cassette tapes designed to aid reading teachers are being produced by Dr. Robert D. Gibbons, of I-one wood College's Education department, and Jab Press of Fair Lawn, N.J., and Ix>s Angeles, California. The first tape, entitled "Does Reading Misdiagnosis Equal Teacher Malpractice?," is now being marketed nationally by Jab Press. A second tape on •Reading and Vision ' is currently in production and should be available this summer. Dr. Gibbons is under contract to produce two more tapes. One on "Using Oral Reading Effectively in the Classroom" will explain several techniques teachers can use to help students become more efficient in reading. The other tape, "Using Poetry to Teach Reading," will
be of help to teachers who wish to supplement their reading programs with varied and unusual reading activities. Dr. Gibbons is immediate past president of the Virginia State Reading Association which has a membership of approximately 5,000 reading educators in the state. He is co-sponsor of the Longwood College Reading Institutes and Early Childhood Conferences, owner of the Southside Reading Center, and a member of the Prince Edward County Right-to-Read Advisory Council. A member of the Longwood College faculty since 1969, Dr. Gibbons holds the B.A. and M.Ed, degrees from the College of William and Mary and the doctorate in education from the University of Virginia. He is a native of Plainfield, New Jersey.
ByBILLLeWARNE I woke up Sunday morning with the vague, semi-conscious idea that the lower half of my body no longer existed. I quickly discovered that this was not true when I finally managed to sit up and put my feet on the floor. Mistake number one. Mistake number two was trying to peel off the adhesive tape so stickingly wrapped around said feet. In other words, they hurt. As I gradually forced myself into something resembling wakefulness, it all came back to me. Dance Marathon, I said to myself. Its over and I've been in this bed for at least a year. Memory returned. There we were, at seven o'clock Friday evening, healthy, fresh, ready to rock, and wide awake. Saturday at three I. at least, felt as though I'd been up for twenty hours (somebody was kind enough to tell me that I really had been), I wanted to sleep, I wanted to take a shower, and I wanted to kill the Bee Gees for bringing disco into existence. What happened in between is confused and jumbled
Sprague Award By DEBBIE NORTHERN The Nell Anderson Sprague Award is given annually for excellence in composition to a freshman enrolled in English 101 for a paper written outside of class. Each instructor may submit a maximum of two papers per section, with a description of the assignment and an indication of how much help was given by the instructor. The papers will then be read anonymously by a committee composed of Dr. Carolyn Craft, chairman, Dr. Quentin Vest, and Dr. Don Stuart. The winner of this award will be announced at Honors Assembly on April 17.
Film Festival Tuesday: 7 p.m. — Singing In The Rain 9 p.m.—The King And I Wednesday: 7 p.m. — Easter Parade 9 p.m. — The Sound of Music Bedford Aud. 75c
in my exhausted little mind, but if I wasn't hallucinating, then what follows is at least a semi-accurate description of those twenty hours. We danced a lot. For some reason, that sticks in my mind more than anything else. Even in my sleep, I start thinking "slide, pretzel, spin, etc." Then there were the disco lines, soul trains, and limbo contests, all designed to keep us awake. But thank goodness for those slow dances (at least three). Whoever said that it was impossible to sleep while standing up didn't know what he was talking about. Of course, we had breaks. But after about eight hours, they made no impression as far as I could see. We sat there like zombies for ten minutes every hour while our M.C.'s (Ken Jones, Duke Rollins and Jerry Richman) went through an incredible number of costumes and acts to keep up our spirits, including an impressive Batman and Robin show that proved once and for all who I/)ngwood's principal bird brains are. (ar, ar, an Time went on. We danced, we watched new totals go up on the boards, we worried that we wouldn't make our five thousand dollar goal, we breaked, we ate, we felt our bodies go numb, and still we danced. Saturday morning saw us tired but still going. We watched the sky get lighter, and saw a few early morning athletes on their way to breakfast. Then, as our energy was dwinkling, we were greeted by Angie Throckmorton, central Virginia's Muscular Dystrophy poster child, and the cutest little girl to ever inspire a bunch of tired people to dance
even harder. We had to, for her She made it all worthwhile. The sore feet, the need to sleep, the mental weariness all vanished with her smile, and the clock sped up. As afternoon approached, people began coming in to wat< h With an audience there to cheer (and throw money) we perked up. We could do it. For a change of pace, the Southside Squares made an appearance to show us some of their square dance routines, and as tired as we were, some of us joined in. I think I could have slep through it, except for the enthusiasm of Kelly Godsey, my cute but overenergized dance partner, who threatened to wear me out man) times during the marathon Time didn't slow down during all this, and three o'clock approached. Would we make our goal'' That was the overriding anxiety in everybody's heart. Then came the final song, with our theme, "it's gonna take a lotta love, to change the way things are", and we knew that this was it. For the first time, we were all quiet as we finally sat down, the marathon finished, and waited for the all important final total. We knew we were close, but how close7 they made announcements, gave thanks, and all of the usual drum rolling ceremony that precedes big news. Then they gathered around the board, and put up the final figures. And when that big five appeared at the beginning, utter choas reigned. Everybody was hugging everybody, there were tears, kisses, shouts, laughter, and pure happiness shined through the tiredness on all of our faces. And I think we even danced a little.
PRESS CONFERENCE Thursday 12:45 P.M. LOWER DINING HALL
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Tuesday, March 6,1979 Most the Marathoners from the MD Dance are on the "alls-well" list. Some are still hopping around on their sore feet or sleeping througlvall their classes but that's O.K. because they raised over $5,000 for Muscular Dystrophy last weekend. Student Government Day was also deemed successful last week. Although there could have been a lot more participation by the student body as a whole, those participating received something from it. (If nothing else, it gave students participating a chance to get to know the faculty and administration better.) This week being Sophomore Week, the class of 1981 will carry on the tradition of the Sophomore Roadshow. They will be performing in Richmond tomorrow for two groups of children. This year's Roadshow is Winnie The Pooh. If all of these good things happening on campus does not cheer up the weary student, (Yes, we are pointing out the good deeds of the students), just think about the fact that there are only 11 more days until Spring Break.
FROM THE EDITOR... It seems that there are a lot of things well on Longwood's Campus lately. The final housing plans for the fall have been somewhat revised due to the imput of many concerned students. Thanks to those students who expressed themselves to the administration whether through letters, appointments or the housing meeting last Monday. We will have two freshman dorms next year — Let's hope the rest of the class will somehow be grouped together after upper classmen room sign-up. The year's Freshmen Production should be added to the list of excellent things happening last week. The class of 1982 deserves every bit of praise it has received for its well-planned and well-produced comedy imitating some of the better known upperclassman. We will find out in the spring just how many of their predicted CHI members actually walk! (Any bets?)
LETTERS ItnM'hull Players Speak Out This letter is directed to the gutless, ignorant, inaccurate and uninformed shell of a person who wrote the unsigned letter about the baseball team. We would like to apologize for the leveling of Cox Dorm and would like people to know that some time next week will put the doors back on the rooms and begin construction of a new roof. The "concerned student's" letter unjustly blamed the team for the majority of problems in Cox. We will admit we aren't angels, but the letter blew things a bit out of proportion. The one incident the author spoke of directly, ithe throwing of balls at a door, and then threatening the person who lives there) happened last semester and was straightened out with the people involved. The loud bangs heard were not those of baseballs hitting the door and the person holding the baseball had not thrown it at the door. If the writer of the letter would make a fist, he would see it would make about the same size hole a ball would, and it's a fact most all students here at Ixmgwood do have hands. Our coach has even gone as far as
putting one of our most talented players off the team because he felt he had caused a problem in the dorm. Since the letter was unsigned we can only guess who wrote it, but by the tone of the letter it would seem the person was jealous or bitter towards the team. We also feel it was out of line to be referred to as maniacs and sub-humans. A more accurate description would be spirited. We'd also like to add our R.A. doesn't "reek of stupidity." In closing, we think the baseball team has been unjustly labeled as trouble. We may play a stereo loud on occasion but need only be told and we turn it down. The R.A. and Resident Supervisor have no complaints about us, nor do most of the people in the dorm with whom we have spoken. In the future, we would hope anyone who has something to say would say it to our face and try to talk it out rather than write a letter to the school paper and not sign it. The problems we have caused, we apologize for, although we feel they are minimal. Thank you, The Baseball Team Eddie Burnette, I^arry Cromer,, John Crosby, Butch Crosby, John Faddis, Alan Ferris, Garry Ferris, Barry Gordon, Jimmy I-ove, David Mitchell, Bruce Morgan, Jay Poole, David
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Dave Gates Wayne Moore Debbie Northern
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Speaks, Denny Ulrey, Bill Wells, Thorn Welte P.S. You can "catch" Lancet baseball at Hampden-Sydney today at 2:30!
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Column Clarification Dear Editors: Due to the fact that there has been some misunderstanding about the views of Michelle McCollum as expressed in the Senior Spotlight column of the February 13 edition of THE ROTUNDA, I would like to clarify one of the statements made therein. In the statement saying that Miss McCollum "worries that some of the males being accepted to Longwood now are of a lower caliber," she was referring to the fact that most of the guys THAT SHE HAS SPOKEN TO say they were unable to be accepted at any other schools. Her intentions were not to say that the majority of all of the male students here could only get accepted by Ix)ngwood. Sincerely, Laurie Hoffman, ROTUNDA staff writer
Red Lyon Monopoly Dear Editor, First of all, we would like to thank Sigma Phi Epsilon for coming up with their "run for the money" night. We only wish that it could have been longer than a half an hour. Second of all, we would like to comment on the monopoly the Red Lyon has and the outragous prices that they are holding over the college students heads. How is anyone on a budget supposed to have a half way decent time when one is constantly counting change? We will not even mention the cover charge that we are expected to pay for bands that are not even worth hearing on WFLO. Unfortunately, we do not have the answer to what we, the "consumer", could do. We realize that not everyone may go to the Red Lyon more than once (Continued on Page 8) »•••••••••«
COMPLAINT FORM
\KTMIiiTiM.K\niV Susan Towler. Bill LeWarne. Linda Shanahan Jackie Steal Kendall Adams. Kachel Newman l>ebbie Northern l.issa Sandidjje < tad) Krotl Joan Crumpton Mark Koukoutchos. Kalhy Kodgers < IKt I l.\TION
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wmmmmM By LAURIE HOFFMAN Carol Cooper, a Home Economics major from Waynesboro, is currently serving as the president of the senior class. As such, she has been placed on many committees, which has made her more aware of what is going on at Longwood. She is glad that this position has allowed her "to get to know a lot of the administration." The traditions which Miss Cooper so firmly believes in are reflected in her other campus activities. She has been a Legislative Board representative for three years and has served on the elections committee for that same length of time. She has participated in Oktoberfest and is a member of Alpha Sigma Tau social sorority. She has also been a Colleague, student assistant, and orientation leader. Miss Cooper was named this year to WHO'S WHO AMONG STUDENTS IN AMERICAN COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. The red and green spirit of the classes at LC is one of the most important traditions in Miss
Cooper's mind. She feels that this helps to bind the members of the classes together, but does feel that it can be over-stressed to the point that there is too much competition. She believes that the various classes should try to work together. Miss Cooper worries about the loss of some of the traditions at Ixmgwood and feels that some of the students here are not concerned with upholding them. The main reason for her concern with the traditions seems to be her appreciation of the friendships she has made through upholding them herself. She feels that they can do as much teaching as classes do: "I'm the type of person who says you can't have an education without the social aspects, too." Miss Cooper began at Longwood as an undecided major. She was leaning towards majoring in history, but soon decided to go into Home Economics because of her ability to sew and make crafts. Her emphasis is on fashion merchandising, and she hopes to eventually become a fashion coordinator for a large department store or fashion magazine. To do this, she will have to start out in a lower position in a department store in order to gain experience. She likes the fact that she will not be working at a desk job and says, "I like to work with people and I feel like the fashion coordinator's job...is involvement with people and with people's ideas." "Longwood means the world to me," states Miss Cooper emphatically. Through her participation in many activities, she has become a vital and important part of this world.
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Miss Longwood Pageant It is hard to believe that another year has passed by, and that the Miss Longwood Pageant has rolled around once more! Kim Turnball has reigned as
Cynthia Anne Jones is a 20 year old Junior from Triangle, Va. She is majoring in Sociology and Anthropology, and enjoys water skiing, poetry, music, swimming, hiking, camping and dancing. She is sponsored by Phi Mu Sorority and will be reciting the poem "little Orphan Annie" for her pageant talent.
Juliana Byrd Worsham is a 19 year old sophomore from Hilton Head, South Carolina. She is a Biology major who enjoys dancing, going to the beach, cooking, music and eating. Miss Worsham is sponsored by Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority and will be singing and dancing to "Wouln't it be Loverly," from the musical "My Fair Lady."
By J. TRIMBLE 'Tis the month of March And fast approaching Are visions of leaving (Spring Break is the subject I'm broaching)
By SHARON JANOVICH Miss Longwood for one full year, pageant: each who will display a and will give up her crown on multitude of talent, as well as March 10; this Saturday at 8 p.m. poise and confidence. The ten in Jarman auditorium. There are contestants for the Miss ten contestants in this year's longwood Pageant are: Carol
Andrea Dawn Mott is an 18 year old Freshman from Va. Beach. She is a Music major who will be singing a selection from the Broadway Musical, "Pippin" in the pageant. She enjoys singing, acting, swimming and dancing. Miss Mott is sponsored by Concert Choir.
Cynthia Ann Carneal is a 20 year old Junior from Fredericksburg, Va. She is an Elementary Education major who enjoys jogging, swimming, dancing, and driving sports cars. Miss Carneal is sponsored by the Junior Class, and will be presenting a combination baton twirling-dance for the pageant.
Brooks, Ellen Hitt, Andrea Mott, Cindy Carneal, I JZ Jones, Juliana Worsham, Cindy Jones, Jane Bruce, Anita Hed and Carol Mclntosh.
Elizabeth Nottingham Jones is a 19 year old Freshman from Arvonia, Va. She is an Art major, who enjoys ice skating, softball, artwork and writing poetry. Miss Jones is sponsored by Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority, and will present an art display and a poem in the pageant.
Ellen MacDonald Hitt is a 19 year old Sophomore from Va. Beach, Va., who is a Physical Education major. She is in Dance Company and enjoys talking to people, waterskiing, camping and dancing. Miss Hitt is sponsored by Kappa Delta Sorority.
Anita Britt Hed is a 20 year old Junior from Reston, Va., and is majoring in Psychology. She enjoys swimming, reading, the beach and going to the mountains. Miss Hed is sponsored by Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority and will present a dramatic monologue from Shakespeare's "Taming of the Shrew."
Carol Anne Brooks is a 21 year old Junior from Gloucester, Va. She is a Music major in the Concert Choir and Camerata Singers. She enjoys running track, twirling a baton, playing the flute and singing. Miss Brooks will be singing for her pageant talent. She is sponsored by the Concert Choir.
Jane Haskins Bruce is a 19 year old Sophomore from Chester, Va. She is majoring in Physical Therapy and enjoys dancing, cheerleading, tennis, swimming and piano. Miss Bruce is sponsored by Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, and will be playing the piano and dancing in the pageant.
Carol Ann Mrlntosh is a 20 year old Sophomore from Chesapeake, Va. She is majoring in Elementary Education, and enjoys playing the piano, sand painting, singing, water skiing, camping and bike riding. Miss Mclntosh is sponsored by the Student Alumni Association, and will be singing "Send In The Clowns" for her Pageant talent
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I've put on my thinking cap Hunted high and low To come up with suggestions For where you can go. Books are important But so is recreation So read along with me Then determine YOUR Spring Break location. Hey everybody! What are you doing for your Spring Break. That most welcome vacation is almost here (starts March 16 as a matter of fact!). Have you made a date with your favorite neighborhood library so you can finish the five term papers that are due March 30? I hope not. The time we have during break is such a welcome change from the world of academia, and there are many ways to learn than just by studying for specific classes. Not that I am
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I recommend a stop at Disney World. You can't spend the whole vacation on the beach (although you may try, the resulting sunburn isn't pleasant) and Disney World recognizes the fact that thousands of college students migrate south during their various spring vacations. Disney World will have special operating hours (9 a.m. to 10 p.m.) from March 11-24. They also are featuring nightly disco dancing, so if you rest all day in the sun you should be prepared to play for a while at night on their dance floor. Other special features during this time period include Jay McShann on the Village Lounge Jazz stage, the Mardi Gras Sound Co., New World Brass, and the rides, such as the Jungle Cruise and the Caribbean Skyway. In case you do decide to take a detour from the sands, Disney World is located midway between Atlantic and Gulf beaches, near the intersection of Interstate 4 and the Florida (Continued on Page 8)
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Fencers Fight Hard, Place Two In Finals Randolph-Macon Women's competition, Navy finished College with 16 wins. RMWC had second after narrowly defeating placed second at states. Fifth was I/Migwood in a tie breaker. William and Mary, who finished first at states, followed by Madison. UMBC, and University of Virginia. The team was strongly dependent upon the skills of top By KATHY CHASE fencers and co-captains Melanie On March 1 the Ix)ngwood Harp 114-2 at states) and Anne- Lancer Intercollegiate Riding Marie Messier (11-5). Both Team travelled to Hollins College fencers placed in the finals for a show with 12 other colleges Saturday. and universities. I/Migwood comThe three first year fencers peted with Averett College, Duke Kym Gilbert (11-2), Bonnie University, Sweetbriar College, Arroyo (8-8), and Debra Trent (3- Virginia Intermont, Hollins 0), did outstanding jobs during College, Lynchburg College, the season and at the Randolph-Macon Womens tournaments. College, Mary Baldwin College, Last year in regional James Madison University, Southern Seminary, and the University of Virginia. In the Novice Equition Division, Section C, I^eslie Henry placed third On The Flat and fourth Over Fences. Also in the Novice Division were Rhonda Powell and Kathy Redmon with a fifth and a third On The Flat in their respective sections. In the advanced Walk-TrotCanter Division, Kathy Chase won a third place in ribbon. Robyn Walker and Paige Bartholf did very well in their class, Beginner Walk-TrotCanter. Miss Walker won the class and Miss Bartholf placed third. Miss Walker's win has advanced her to the Advanced Walk-Trot-Canter Division. The riding team has several riders qualifying for the Regional Inter-collegiate Horse Show in April. They also have several members within five points of going to the Regionals. The Lancers have two more shows this spring. The show at Southern Seminary was cancelled due to snow on February 9 and has been rescheduled for March 30. The date for the Virginia Intermont show has not been set. Future plans for the team By DEBBIE NORTHERN Dee McDonough. This instruction sponsoring an Thirty-two students have been should help as the season goes on. include intercollegiate show next spring, preparing for lacrosse season for Returning lacrosse team over a month. They began with members are seniors Bev Hart, possibly with Mary Washington conditioning exercises and Patty Hughson and Rosie College. Three Day Eventing, a weight lifting, until last week Wallace; juniors Jayne Carson, new phase of intercollegiate when they finally were able to get Debbie Fifer, Debbie Northern, riding competition, is another outside. and Wanda Petersen; possibility. Twenty-three of the players sophomores Juli Dayton. Teri traveled to Westhampton College Davis. Cindy Dropeski. Kim this past weekend to participate (larber, Jeanne Nolte, Celeste in Southern Holiday, a regional Rodriguez, and Sherry Will. lacrosse Clinic Two days were New players are senior Melissa spent learning better lacrosse Wiggins and freshmen Deb By DEBBIE NORTHERN skills and to incorporate these Brown, Shannon Chambers. The Therapeutic Recreation skills in a game situation. Top Debbie Cosby, Kim Fuhr. Amy Organization recently elected ranked players and coaches were Gates, Janice Johnson, Karen new officers. Pauline Sabas was on hand to offer instruction, one Kilmer. Kathy Klebert. Sally elected Chairman. She is a of whom was I/ongwood Coach (Continued on Page 8) sophomore from New Jersey and is taking the office vacated by Susan McClelland. Michelle WOMEN'S LACROSSE SCHEDULE Smith, formerly treasurer of the 1979 Organization, was elected ViceMarch Chairman. Miss Smith replaces 14 Mary Washington College H 3:30 Karen Stone and is a sophomore :c30 :to Collage of William and Mary H from Dinwiddie. 10a.m. SI .1.unes Madison University H Sharon Dowdy was chosen as secretary, replacing Debbie Piedmont Club Duke University Whetsell. Miss Dowdy is a April freshman from Dillwyn. Stacy ;i:(HI H :i University of Richmond Southwich, a freshman from 3:00 A long Island, New York, will 5 University of Virginia 3:00 10 Sweetbnar Colic A serve as treasurer. 4:00 A TRO has many activities 12 Roanoke College 2:00 14 Bridgewatet College A planned for the semester. It plans :coo A 17 Lyndlburg College to hold a Special Olympics Field 3 N 18 Randolph-Macon Women's H Events Day, work with the 20Muscular Dystrophy dance HoUini College 21 State Tournament marathon, and have a fund 16raising activity to buy art Hollm.v Collage 17 National Championship supplies for the Prince Edward County Public Schools.
Bv DEBBIE NORTHERN andMEU)DYCRAWLEY After taking third place in a recent State VAIAW Championship February 24 at William and Mary College, the varsity fencing team traveled to the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., for the largest Regional Championship in history last Saturday Eight teams viewed for the three berths to the National Intercollegiate Women's Fencing Association championships April 5-7 in San Jose, California. Ix>ngwood placed fourth, winning 15 out of 28 bouts. The Naval Academy took first place with 25 wins. Johns Hopkins was second with 22 wins. Third place went to
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Archers Shoot For Nationals By BRENDA QUIRK For the past month, several Longwood ladies have been working to improve their archery skills. Although the weather has not been ideal for shooting, the girls have faithfully practiced in Iler gymnasium. While indoors, the girls were forced to shoot from a much shorter distance than that used in competition. On the first day of March, however, the girls began shooting outdoors at a distance of approximately thirty yards. During competition, the archery team should consist of four males and four females. The athletes compete both individually and as a team. The top scores of two males and females combined also compose a mixed score, which is recognized in team competition. Archery is a sport of individual accomplishments, as well as accomplishments through unity of the team.
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The first archery match is scheduled to be played home on April 4. The team is then expected to attend various tournaments. Following intercollegiate play, championships will hopefully be part of the schedule. There are still open positions for the team. Anyone that is interested in taking part in this sport is urged to contact Mrs. Neal in the near future. Participating on the team, will undoubtedly be rewarding and enjoyable. Mrs. Nelson Neal is coaching the team, and she appears to be very optomistic for the coming season. This will be her first season coaching intercollegiate archery here at I/)ngwood. With her knowledge and encouragement combined with the spirit of determination of the team, a successful season can easily be expected.
From SPORTS INFORMATION The February 22-28 Player of the Week at Longwood College is Kathy Idelson, a gymnast who led her team to fourth place in the February 24 VAIAW State Tournament. This is Edelson's second Player of the Week award this season. Competing against the top gymnasts in the state last week end at Radford, Idelson placed in all events, taking fourth place in floor exercise and vaulting, second in beam, and fourth in the all-around competition. Idelson, an all-around gymnast whose average score this season was 30.87, is only 2.5 points away from top-ranked Christenson of Madison University. In addition, Grand View College. Moreover, she "is in a strong position to Idelson's highest score this make Nationals in Topeka, season, a 32.5, falls just 1.45 Kansas," according to longwood points short of the number one gymnastics coach Ruth Budd, who nominated Idelson for the spot. Player of the Week award. A freshman from Annapolis, A graduate of Martin Spalding Maryland, Idelson is currently High School in Severn, Maryland, ranked eighth in the nation for small-college gymnastics and Idelson is the daughter of Mr. and has qualified for the March 16 Mrs. Robert M. Idelson of regional tournament at James Annapolis.
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interested in learning about the game of rugby is invited to watch or participate. The club is also expecting a series of training films called "Better Rugby" and will announce the time and place for the showing of these in the daily bulletin. Again, anyone interested in rugby is invited to join in.
Bubble Contest Rules Announced By NANCY JONES and JANICE EGGLESTON The Campus Activities Committee of the Student Alumni Association has a treat in store for you this Spring Week end. What is it? Well, it is soft, chewv. and BUBBIJCIOUS. It's a bubble gum blowing contest! This is the first at I-ongwood. The contest will take place on April 7. Just to give you an idea of what it will be like, here are the rules: 1. Each contestant should use only one piece of gum. Make certain that no extra gum is used. 2. Allow ten minutes for contestant to "prepare" gum prior to blowing bubble. 3. At designated time, contestant will be given one
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minute to blow bubble. As many bubbles as desired may be blown during this period to give contestant the chance to blow the biggest bubble. 4. Judge will use Gumputer to determine winner. The top of the Gumputer should barely touch the widest points of the bubble. The 'readout" on the base of the Gumputer determines the diameter of the bubble in inches. Interested? Well, watch for a sign-up sheet in the new smoker after spring break and notices in the daily bulletin.
IAA By SUSAN TOWLER Spring is in the air and the spirit at Ixmgwood is picking up. The IAA is getting ready to send yet another champion Softball team to the UVA tournament on April 21st. The game this year is fastpitch and anyone who is interested in playing may sign up in the new smoker or the IAA bulletin board. Anyone who plays on the tournament team may also play for their dorm or sorority. IAA softball begins April 13th. Entry blanks are due March 7th. Square dancing is a lot of fun and the IAA is sponsoring a square dance night on March 8, from 7-9 p.m. in French Gym. Come out and dance. Women's ping pong is finished and the winner is Debbie Northern. Beverly Harris and Jo Jacobs won the women's badminton tournament. Men's singles badminton champion is Dale Portner. Congratulations to the winners.
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(CPS)—It took Eastern Carolina University student Debbie Newby months of petitioning and pleading to get action on violations of law that had been on the books for six years. In the end, Newby, along with four other ECU students, persuaded ECU administrators to begin treating the gross inequities between women's and men's sports—differences they knew were prohibited by federal Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The biggest impediment, Newby recalls, was that both ECU officials and the ECU lawyer who assisted the students "weren't very informed at all about Title IX—or rather they didn't realize the importance of the law." Lack of awareness and concern about Title IX may have blocked broad implementation of Title IX, observers say, but the most potent factor may be the lack of guidance and enforcement from the Federal government. Since its passage in 1972, Title IX has prohibited sex discrimination in schools receiving federal support. Yet it took three years for the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW) to come up with howto-rules, whereupon it gave schools three years to comply with the regs. But at the July, 1978 deadline, schools in complete compliance with Title IX were the exception rather than the rule. Punishment for non-compliance was withdrawal of federal funds (which amount to $12.2 billion for all colleges), but no school has yet been penalized. Faced with such a dismal track record, HEW came out last month with its toughest set of rules yet. By next September, HEW says, schools will have to prove they are not discriminating against women in sports by showing "substantially equal per-capita expenditures" for male and female athletes in such
"financially measurable areas" as scholarships, recruitment, equipment, travel and publicity Spending equal amounts on men and women is of necessity an implicit goal of sexual equality. But HEW had never demanded dollar-for-dollar equality. Spending more on men's sports was ok. as long as the patterns of expenditure did not result in a disparate effect on opportunity." Thus, the new equal-spending rule is turning a lot of heads in athletics departments and in intercollegiate athletic organizations. Many men's athletic directors fear it will "force them to weaken men's programs substantially in order to pump more money into women's programs," as William Davis, president of the University of New Mexico and a member of the Office of Civil Rights task force on Title IX warns. If the big man's sports programs like football and basketball are equalized, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) estimate it could cost most large colleges between $200,000 and $600,000. Or, shudders Davis, it may even eliminate football at some schools. However, the big game enthusiasts may have little to worry about. The new Title IX regs also allow unequal spending if the differences are "based on non-discriminatory factors such as the costs of a particular sport, or the scope of competition (national as opposed to local or regional)." This "loophole," say many women's athletic directors, will allow continued large-scale funding to maintain the big-time male sports. Gloria Ray, director of women's athletics at the University of Tennessee, acknowledges that sports such as football require more money. But once those expenses are deducted she told the Chronicle of Higher
Education, "you should get a realistic figure for what a fair, equal-per-capita expenditure should be under Title IX proposals." Still, various men's athleticorganizations, like the NCAA, are not willing to chance such compromises. At their recent convention. NCAA officials resolved to continue their opposition to "HEW attempts to dictate uniform federal program goals and standards." The NCAA has maintained that Congress never intended Title IX to be applied to intercollegiate athletics. It is currently appealing a recent court ruling, which dismissed its two-year-old suit because the NCAA was not an educational institution. The NCAA has also joined with a coalition of colleges in a lobbying effort to have the proposals modified. Despite the current controversy, the most accurate forecast may prove to be that voiced by Ray of the University of Tennessee. "I don't think that it's really going to be any different than it has been in the past. It would be good if HEW was going to look at all schools but, realistically, HEW isn't going to come in and look at you unless it gets a complaint." Ray feels that the best results will be gained by women working through their own local administrators. Which sounds a lot like Debbv Newby's theory. The ECU women's athletic department's budget has doubled since her complaint, as has the scholarship fund. It gets recruitment money for the first time. The basketball team now has a full-time coach, and women in ECU'a eight sports will be able to use three locker rooms, instead of one According to Newby, it's possible for five students and a lot of time and patience to make an inpact where HEW can't.
VASAP Helps Drunk Drivers Get On The Right Road By PAULA JOHNSON In 1975 the state of Virginia began a program to educate the alcoholic driver known as VASAP (Virginia Alcoholic Safety Action Program). Prior to this, when a person was arrested for drunk driving he was placed in jail and his license was taken away. According to Mrs. Nancy Anderson, a member of the Speech and Dramatic arts faculty who is doing her dissertation on alcoholism, the state realized that this was not the solution to the problem. People would lose their jobs; financial hardships would become a problem. They would become repeat offenders. The federal government came up with the idea to educate the driver. Under the program, if a person is arrested, he is sent to a case worker for an interview. The offender's job is examined as well as his home life to see if there are problems elsewhere. The offender is then sent before a judge and placed into one of three levels. The first level is the Social
Drinker. Level Two is the Problem Drinker. I/evel Three is the Alcoholic. The average age for these levels are 20, 30, and 37 respectfully. After being assigned to a particular level, the driver must sign a contract with the judge showing that he will adhere to the program. Following this the offender begins classes. In I/evel One, four weeks are spent in actual class time. Another four weeks are spent in defensive driving classes. I^evel Two consists of eight weeks class time with four weeks of defensive driving. In I>evel Three, the offender is under the jurisdiction of the court for a year for treatment and counseling. Eight weeks of class time and four weeks of defensive driving is also required. Iievel Three also has to check in once a week, phone, and be interviewed All levels are under the program for a year. Each has to pay a $100 tuition fee. The education program is alcohol educaticn. The student learns what alcohol is and what it does. The program also focuses on the chemical aspect. One has to pass the course. A grade is received and given to the judge.
The tuition is in place of a fine. This is the first time the court system is looking at the problem as an Adult Education system. It is interesting to note that all classes of people from all education levels are involved with the program. Mrs. Anderson also said that two per cent of the drinking drivers cause highway accidents While this is a small percentage, alcohol may be the cause of a number of fatal crashes that occur each year. (According to the National Safety Council, of the 43,500 fatal accidents that occurred in 1977, 21,750 of these were alcohol related.) "The number of people returning has dropped, which is the whole purpose of the program," said Mrs. Anderson. "The state of Virginia does not have a test. However, the test the state is using the one that I made up," she went on to say. "I hope it will become a part of the driver's education program in high school." Mrs Anderson continued by saying, "Alcoholism is a disease. It is never cured, it can only be arrested."
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. am pike. If you are fortunate enough to be going south for the break drive safely, take a sunblock and don't forget the film for your camera because I'm sure it will be a vacation you won't want to forget! Now for those of us who are staying within state boundaries, don't lose heart. There are many opportunities for enjoyment right in your own back yard (if you enjoy driving a bit). TTiere are campsites "from the mountains, to the praries" so to speak. Virginia's Eastern Shore region offers locations on Assategue Island and many of us are familiar with the trails and campsites located in Shenandoah National Park. Go for the day or for the whole break, but please be sure to check out fire and trash regulations with the park authorities before you set off down the trail. You may also want to take a kite and try flying it on the beach or in a meadow since March is traditionally kite-flying month. For those people interested in the visual and performing arts, many exciting events are occurring in Washington during this time period. If you hurry you may be able to catch one of the last performances of "A Chorus Line," playing at the National Theater until March 18. Too much of a rush you say? Never fear, opening at the same location on March 21 is "The Wiz," an updated version of the classic, "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," which fearures disco music and an all-black cast. For those of us who quaked at the wicked witch's laugh as children this innovative performance should be interesting to say the least. If your tastes run along more classical lines, William Shakespeare's The Tragedy of King Richard II, will be performed at the Folger Theatre until March 25. Dance has come to the forefront of national interest recently, and in D.C. the Washington Ballet has received recognition as a Major Company by the National Association for Regional Ballet. You can see them on stage at Lisner Auditorium, March 16 and 17. Perhaps you are more
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interested in the visual, as opposed to the performing arts. If this is the case then you may enjoy the exhibition of Alexander Calder's work entitled CALDER's UNIVERSE, which will be at the Hirshorn Museum beginning March 15. The show includes work in all media which he created during his 50 year career. The«e are only a few ideas, I'm sure you have more, suited «to your tastes and interests Whatever you do, I hope you have fun and ENJOY your spring break. Get your thinking caps on because you only have 11 hiore days before it's here!
Board Minutes By MELODY CRAWLEY The members of Residence The Legislative Board met Board will be collecting the February 26 in Lankford. glasses in each dorm, March 6, to Next year, Legislative Board return them to the dining hall. Handbook Revisions were also will pay for all on-campus discussed. phones. Pi Kappa Phi will not man the escort system because of lack of man power. The planned system was to provide escorts for students crossing campus at night. The Student Government will be selling Argus posters during lunch and dinner this week. The price for each poster will be $1.25. The board is requesting permission to obtain the BC rooms as a permanent location for the Swap Shop. The board agreed to support room contracting, however they did not lay out specific details as to what the contract would pertain. If you smoke cigarettes, Press Conference will be held you taste like one. March 8 at 12:45 in the Lower Your clothes and hair Dining Hall. A suggestion box can smell stale and will be placed on the Head Table unpleasant, too. the day before to encourage You don't notice it. but interest and to obtain questions. people close to you do. Especially if they don't The board accepted the smoke. Constitution of the Constitutional And non-smokers Review Committee. are the best people to In the Residence Board love. They live Meeting, February 27 David longer. Wall, Fire Warden, reported that he and Chris Ruppel had met with Roy W. Hill Jr. to discuss French Dorm. Hill promised that more CAMCIR SOCIETY trash cans would be placed on This space contributed by the each hall in French and also publisher as a public service. Tabb's kitchens where there is ventilation.
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