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LONGWOOD COLLEGE, FARMVILLE, VIRGINIA TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 1980
NO. 22
Players Production Of Classic Excellent house; the characters By DR. ROSEMARY SPRAGUE country are, seemingly, a mixed bag of Review of THE MOUSETRAP individuals who have no apparent THE MOUSETRAP, by the late connection with the terrible child Dame Agatha Christie, is most abuse case which occurred years certainly a classic of its kind. It ago on a neighboring farm. But has been running in London for trust Dame Agatha! Two of these over 25 years, and travellers to individuals were involved in it, that city have been known to and one meets her doom at the schedule their visits at a time end of Act I. By the end of Act II, when they can get tickets to that the "detective" turns out to be particular play. The reasons for the murderer, and — double its success were readily apparent whammy !-one of the suspects is to the audiences in Jarman revealed as the genuine Auditorium during the past week detective. The production by the end; THE MOUSETRAP is sheer entertainment and makes no Ixmgwood Players was excellent, apology for it! The old stage beginning with the eerie music as manager's decree— "Make 'em the house lights dimmed, which laugh, make 'em cry, make' 'em metamorphosed into a strident, wait!—was more than amply cacophonous rendition of "Three obeyed, at least in the first and Blind Mice," concluding with a blood-curdling scream. The set, third instances. Following her usual pattern, designed by Richard Gamble, Dame Agatha assembled a small was handsome—the hammer group of people in a place from beams looked really authentic, which escape is impossible, any rather than "stock-broker's one of whom may be the Tudor." The costumes could not murderer, all of whom are, at one have been better: Miss Who done it? Detective Sergerant Trotter (Randy Cook) was the time or another, prime suspects. Casewell's boots and jodphurs guilty party in Agatha Cristie's THE MOUSETRAP. Jxmgwood There is the inevitable clever helped to define her character Players staged the mystery last week on Jarman stage. detective, who somehow must visually in sharp contrast to Photo by Melody Crawley piece the hints together and Mollie Ralston's "British untangle the numerous skeins. married lady" dresses, and Mrs. The setting for THE Boyle's perfect matron's gown MOUSETRAP is a snowed-in and lorgnette. And what a relief
Press Conference
Emphasizes Future By DEBRA CUNNINGHAM Many issues were clarified at the Press Conference that was held Tuesday, April 22, in the I/)wer Dining Hall at 12:45 p.m. President Willett informed those who attended of the latest news on the decisions that had been reached on many issues. He made the announcement that the laundry operation will remain the same as it is now next year. There will also be an increase in tuition next semester which is common among the state supported institutions for the coming year. A decision to make a change in the noon dining for next semester has also been reached. This change is providing an alternative to family style dining which is what Longwood has now. There will be a fast-food line in the Lower Dining Hall, however, the family style dining will remain in the Upper Dining Hall. Also ARA is giving Longwood two soft-serve ice cream machines. These machines will be in the Upper Dining Hall. There was a question raised asking how close the number of Therapeutic Recreation majors were to the number of Physical Education majors. The answer was that the numbers were about even. Female and male athletes are allowed to register early. This is because they may be away from school at the time of regular registration due to an athletic event. Athletes also need to
schedule classes around their practicing times. It is not uncommon for athletes at a college to be allowed to register early. Another issue asked about was—where does the money from parking tickets and fines go to? The reply was that it goes into the budget with the rest of the funds for the college. A big issue discussed at the Press Conference was that Longwood is presently and will be in the future making more and more facilities available for the handicapped. This is due to a law that has recently been passed by the Federal Government requiring that all state supported institutions make their buildings accessible to handicapped individuals. Twelve students will be employed to monitor activities held by student organizations. These students will be hired under the student wage. The hiring of these Auxiliary Police will cut down on the cost for the organizations when they need to hire police for certain activities. These Auxiliary Police will be trained in a special training session.House organized by Mr. and Mrs. Richard T. Couture and several history students. . Another question that was raised came from the Rugby team. This question pertained to what training field could they use. They are presently using a field that is across from the President's estate.
student Government Association LONGV/OOD COLLEGE
rarmville, Virginia To members of the Ixmgwood College community and other concerned individuals: From this date forward I, Sally Lowe as Chairman of Judicial Board, and Judicial Board as a whole will no longer investigate or try narcotics cases on the Ixmgwood College campus. It is the purpose of this letter to stipulate and explain our reasons for taking such action. A. The purpose of the Judicial Board is to uphold the Honor Code. Possession and or use of illegal narcotics is not an Honor Code offense. The handling of such cases imposes a policing function on the Judicial Board which renders the function of safeguarding the Honor Code less effective and lowers the respect shown by the student body to the Judicial Board. B. tack of effective aid by Campus Police: Because of the limitations set upon them, Campus Police are not a useful aid in the searching of rooms and the protection of students. C. Lack of professional training: Students are not professionals trained in the detection and confiscation of illegal narcotics. D. Danger to Judicial Board members: There is a danger to both Judicial Board members and investigators, not only during investigations, but also as long as any student who is vindictive or poses a possible threat remains on this campus. E. Violation of student rights: Most students at Ixmgwood are of adult age and should be subjected to the laws of the state of Virginia above and beyond those of Ixmgwood College. F. Administrative Intervention: It seems to the Judicial Board, and, we believe, to many members of the student body as well, that some cases are not handled in a fair and impartial manner by some members of the college administration. The Board feels that in certain cases their decisions have been overturned without clear or substantial reasons being given. In closing it should be noted that repeated efforts to change the system through the proper channels have been made; however, the results of the changes made were not substantial enough to effectively improve the system. On behalf of Judicial Board, Respectively Submitted, Sally D. Lowe Chairman of Judicial Board
to see the men wearing hats— and looking well in them, too! The cast, under I-ockwood's expert direction, performed extremely well; they paced their lines properly, they listened and reacted to each other, and gave the impression that they were really enjoying their work. Frank Creasy, as Mr. Paravacini, displayed a hither to unsuspected talent for comedy; his Continental manner provided many moments of comic relief, while his sinister laugh at times made him suspect number one. Jeff Sledjeski, as Major Metcalf, was properly military and stuffy, until his unmasking during the last moments of the play; and Vicki Mann, as Mrs. Boyle, playing a role which could easily have become a caricature, was as superb a British matron as ever cut a ribbon at a church bazaar. Chris Conner was right, too, as the bogus architect Christopher Wrenn, with his selfpity and macho bravado. Dale Roller and Melanie Hudnall, as Giles and Mollie Ralston, the beleagured husband and wife who operate the guest house, were both sympathetic and completely believable. Lisa Hughes, as Miss Case well, had perhaps the most difficult role— on the surface where is a brash, liberated young women, a "pale pink Socialist"- but she harbors a secret fear that her brother may be a murderer. Miss Hughes' performance was splendid, especially after the moment of recognition in Act II, until she finally prevents him from strangling Mollie. And Randy Cook, as Detective Sergeant Trotter, turned in an equally good performance in the schizophrenic role of the dominating detective who gradually disintegrates into the murderer. There were many moments in this production which deserve special mention: for example, the instant antagonism generated at the first meeting between Giles Ralston and Christopher Wrennthey reacted like strange bulldogs in a small parlor. Ralston's imitation of Wrenn was a comic highlight, as were Miss Casewell's Amazonian handshake and Mr. Paravacini's appreciation of Mollie. Especially good was the quiet moving scene between Mollie and Christopher Wrenn in Act II. And those ridiculous anniversary presents! These were the nuances, the "grace notes" as David Belasco called them, that raised THE MOUSETRAP from claptrap to theatre. Perhaps the reason that the audience reacted so enthusiastically, indeed volubly, is because we need more theatre of the kind that this play, and the also excellent CAROUSEL, have brought u.s this year. Somehow we occasionally need escape from a world that is 'too much with us," and what better place than in a "two-hour traffic of a play?"
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Banquet Began Dos Passos Week By DONNA MARTIN and MINDY HIRSCH Monday night, May 7, longwood held a reception and banquet to celebrate naming Graham Greene as the recipient of the John Dos Passos Literary Award. The Cocktail hour was held from 7 to 8:ID p.m. followed by the literary banquet. William Carlos Woods began the after-dinner speeches by welcoming everyone to the banquet and then presented Otis Douglas, who was a friend and neighbor of John Dos Passos. Douglas introduced Mrs. Dos Passos, the artist's widow. He then spoke of the "intoxication" and "spiritual discipline" encountered in writing. Douglas explained Dos Passos' creative "almost state of consciousness." Douglas' personal experience and friendship with Dos Passos created a stirring mood in the audience. Woods then announced that the first John Dos Passos prize was given to Graham Greene. Due to
(.arr Speaks
On Biography By LISA SPENCER Tuesday night, the History and Government Department sponsored a Francis Butler Simkins lecture by Dr. Virginia Spencer Carr. Dr. Carr is presently engaged in writing a biography of the late John Dos Passos. Dos Passos was a poet, novelist, historian, and artist. Dr. Carr presented a talk on the life of Dos Passos and his accomplishments. Dos Passos was a "lost generation" novelist of the post World War I era. He has been called by many the greatest American novelist." Dr. Carr also had a slide presentation on the art of Dos Passos. Also attending the lecture were Mrs. John Dos Passos and Mrs. Francis Butler Simkins. Following the lecture was a reception held at the Alumni House organized by Mr. and Mrs. Richard T. Couture and several history students.
poor health, Greene was not present at the banquet. His acceptance speech was read by Woods. President Henry I. Willett, Jr., concluded the evening by introducing several members of the Board of Visitors. Other distinguished guests included Dr. Virginia Spencer Carr and novelist, William Hoffman.
Class officers shall consist of President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer of each class. Each officer must have, and maintain during term of office, a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 with no exceptions to be made.
Founder's Day Reflections
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O'Brien Reads Unfinished Work By LISA SPENCER Tim O'Brien, author of National Book Award winning Going After Cacciato, appeared in Wygal Auditorium Friday night to read from his new novel, The Nuclear Age. O'Brien read from the first chapter of his book, which is the only one finished at this time. The reading was excellent and enjoyed by all who attended. The first chapter of the book is about the adventures of a boy concerned about his safety in this nuclear age. The boy, William, is determined not to be endangered
by nuclear fallout and builds a shelter around his ping-pong table in his basement. William then has to contend with parents who think he is crazy and a doctor who thinks he is faking for attention. O'Brien does not have any definite plans for the completion of the book, but when it does come out, it should be very enjoyable if the rest of it is as good as the first chapter. At the reception following the reading, O'Brien discussed the novel with several students and faculty, all of whom were very impressed with it so far.
Literary Festival 1980 Jokl, of Madison, Connecticut, Anne Hobson Freeman, of will be featured in Longwood Literary Richmond, and Vivian Shipley College's Gyre Festival, April 17-22. Mrs. Freeman will read from her fiction and poetry on Thursday afternoon (April 17) at 3.30 in the Prince Edward Room. At 7:30 p.m., Mrs. Jokl will give a poetry reading in the Virginia Room. A reception will follow Harrison, Jean Rood, Kathy each of these readings, and the Fallen, Michelle Lewis, Molly public is cordially invited to Handy, Judy Luck, Penny attend. Mrs. Jokl will also conduct a Ixwdermilk, Letty Sink, Carol poetry workshop on Friday Atkins, Jeff Sledseski, Elizabeth morning from 10 to 11:30 in Room Conner, and Diane Hut son. 102 of Grainger Hall. All Colleagues Susan Parker, interested persons are invited to Maureen Rogge, Sandi Stabler, Ilona Wilson, Kathy Fuller, Pam attend and discuss poetry Coffman, Susan Hall, Kelly writing. The festival will continue with Jones, Marie Douillard, Theresa a reading of original poems on Ray, Wendy Priolo, Jeanne Monday afternoon, April 21, at Brantley, Deana McGuire, 3:30 in the Prince Edward Room. Johnette Mallory, Brenda Anyone who would like to read a Jenkins, Elizabeth Dunk, and sample of his or her poetry is Sarah Rengstorf complete the list of 54 new Colleagues for 198081. asked to contact Dr. Martha The Colleagues are all rising Cook, 392-9356, before noon on sophomores whose purpose is to April 21. Mrs. Freeman's short stories, aid in the orientation of poems, and essays have Freshmen in the Fall to make appeared in Mademoiselle, their new experience here at Cosmopolitan, McCaU's, The I-ongwood College much easier. They are also active throughout Virginia Cavalcade, Virginia Review, other the year working with activities Quarterly which include working in CHI magazines, and in various booths during orientation and anthologies. A magna cum laude graduate Oktoberfest. Congratulations Colleagues and Good Luck: (Continued on Page 8)
Rowe Tapped Head Colleague By BETH PARROTT Beth Rowe was tapped head colleague for 1980-1981, Wednesday, April 9, in a candlelight ceremony in the Gold Room. Miss Rowe of Mechanicsville is a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority and is active in Freshman class activities. Along with Miss Rowe will be the following Colleagues: Iisa Swakhammer, Betsy Broaddus, Donna Dix, Suzanne Frailie, Tainin> Jo Sims, Sheryl Oesterheld, Leigh Ann I ally, Millie Smith, Lisa Spencer, Kath\ Devine and Melissa Sager Also helping with Freshman Orientation will be Colleagues: Sherry Carmony, Cathy Allen Lisa Shively, Chris Tullington, Wendy Howser, Ann Eubank, Eileen Mathes, Mary Cawthorne, Trotman Simpson, and Judy Clement. Other Colleagues tapped include :Melanie Gilbert, Elaine Lasaiter, Pam Winger, Judi
The Elections Committee of the Legislative Board of Ixuigwood College will hold class elections this Thursday, April 17, in the Rotunda. Those voting will be rising sophomores, rising juniors, and rising seniors. Voting will begin at 9 a.m. and end at 6:30 p.m. The ballots will be counted at 6:30 p.m. in the lower dining hall. At 8 p.m. there will be the announcement of the winners of each class in the Gold Room. All students and candidates are urged to attend. If there are any questions at that time, they may be brought up after the winners are announced. Anyone desiring to run for a class office, please notify Becky I^ee at 2-5904, Frazer 740 by midnight tonight (Tues., April 15).
By VAL CAMPBELL Founder's Day Weekend is an exciting tradition here at Ixmgwood. It is a time when Alumni come back to observe the changes that have taken place and to reflect on the years when they attended Longwood. The Alumni Association has been busy planning for our guests. Starting on Friday, April 18, the Alumni will register and then take tours of the campus. A "Golden Club Breakfast" will be given in honor of the 50th Reunion year classes on Saturday morning. This will be followed by a coffee at the Alumni House sponsored by the Farmville Alumni Chapter. At 11 a.m. there will be a morning
program in Jarman. The program will include a gymnastics exhibition by our very own gymnists, Kathy Idelson and Sharon Pillow. Following the program there will be a Reunion Year Parade down High Street. Saturday afternoon at 2:15 p.m. there will be a craft sale. The Jazz Band will be playing at the Longwood Estate open house from 3-4 p.m. On Sunday, April 20 the Alumni will be invited to the Spring Concert performance from the Camerata Singers and Concert Choir at 4 p.m. in Wygal Auditorium. The Student Alumni Association would encourage you to support the events of this weekend.
New Option Planned The ARA dining hall service is adding another option for lunch for next year. The lower dining hall will contain a self-service lunch line beginning in August. Students will have the option of eating a family style meal in the main dining hall or going through a self service line downstairs. The optional lunch line will contain sandwiches, cold platters, hot soups, and salad bars. There is also a possibility of a special occasionally offered. The student will be able to eat downstairs by presenting an ID card like eating meals upstairs. There are no differences in the price ranges, and there will be no basic change in the meals upstairs. The college and the food service see this addition as offering the students a second choice and taking away from the long lines at the noon meal. The only major change will be that the lower dining hall will not
be able to be used Sunday night through Wednesday. There will be activities scheduled for Thursday through Saturdaynights. According to Dean Mary A. Heintz this only posed one problem when the calendar committee approved events for next year. ARA has also donated two softserve ice cream machines that will be placed in the main dining hall. Dean Heintz reported that the school approached the service about acquiring these machines because of student request. "They said they would donate them," she added. Another change in the dining hall tor next year was passed in Residence Board revisions. The board changed the wording of the dress code for birthday dinner. Instead of requiring students to dress for the once-a-month dinner, the handbook now reads that students are encouraged to wear Sunday attire.
Students Sought For Auxiliary The college will add a Student Auxiliary Corps to the Campus police next year. The Student Auxiliary will consist of students on the work-study program. There will be 12 students hired under the new program to work an average of ten to 12 hours a week. The function of the auxiliary will be to assist in sporting events, aid parking at college events, and monitor tennis courts, gymnasiums and other athletics especially on weekends. They will also assist at concerts, mixers, and cabin parties. Other possible duties will be to
make routine rounds to check lights and doors, bus station transports, and to assist in admitting students to residence halls at night. Dean of Students, Mary A. Heintz reported that there had been good response to the announcement last week. Those who appy to the Financial Aid Office will be interviewed by Chief Smith and other campus police. Those selected will go through a special training program. Virginia Commonwealth University and James Madison University both have programs similar to the new one here. VCU has a total of 39 students.
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Thompson Makes Fourth Appearance
All-Starring Open Mike By MARY SHIELDS The lights dimmed, the capacity crowd roared, and the music boomed as the most important night in a series of superb performances began. No, it wasn't Dan Folgelberg or Steve Martin but the Open Mike AllStars singing, acting, playing, and dazzling their way to an unexcelled performance. I^ast Tuesday night, the Gold Room reflected the light and sound of the Student Union's last Open Mike of the year. The Buddies Crash first roused the crowd with sexy, syncronized dances to the "Grease' classics "Go Grease Lightnin" and "We Go Together." Their fiftyish numbers were played for every beat and step, yet were geared for NOW! The action continued as Joanne Mosca and Sue Wilkinson sang with strong expressive voices accompanied by Sue's bluesy piano. Although their division of the singing labor seemed inconsistant, their voices combined well when Joanne concentrated on melody and Sue on a creative harmony. The pace then slowed and mellowed at an appropriate point with Ix)nnie Davidson, Sandra Goodwyn and Tom Sullivan. They combined their very professional talents into several satisfying numbers, which were smooth, provocative and well blended. Ixmnie on tenor sax, Tom on flugel horn, piano and voice and Sandra on piano showed marked concentration, conviction and improvisational ability. But, what would an open Mike be without comedy? The two man-one person style of Ross Conner and Mark Winecoff certainly filled the bill with "Mr. Big." Although the skits basic idea of two men trying to function as one is certainly tried and true, Mark and Ross kept it totally hilarious. Ross Conner's face, his reactions were unique and on time while Mark coordinated his elegant, very talented hands with Ross' works and emotions. Together, they captivated the 300 members of the audience. Standing ovations were the response to the fifth act, Up talented Street Corner Symphony. These everyday men and women cooperated in a very professional manner to present old as well as top 40 tunes. The fact that they were up there, doing what they wanted to do and fun was the secret of their success and emmense popularity. Their rythmic swaying and foot percussion on the hollow platform greatly enhanced a moving performance. The versatile Mark Winecoff and Ross Conner appeared again, with the spotlight now focused on Mark with quips and "gorilla tactics" supplied by Ross. Mark proceeded to function in an amusing slightly stuck up attitude, puntuated with total sincerity. Both Mark and Ross
showed themselves to be capable of humorous interpretations and improvisations. The All-Stars rounded out their captivating night with Charlie Mason and Dale Roller. A well known musical team, Charlie and Dale appeared in their usual reliable form of swinging melodies and expert picking. Charlie's vocals were melodious, his backups smooth and light, Dale's vocals fit the melodies, his backups were sweet yet solid. With their coordinated picking and delightful stage presence Dale and Charlie approach the total integration attained by Simon and Garfunkels, whose songs are among their repetoire. Some usually neglected but integral parts of every Open Mike are the comic interludes provided by the shows MC's Duke Rollins, Ken Jones and Bill LeWarne. Frequently these spoofs contain comments on society in general or life here at Longwood, the latter was the case Tuesday night as the MC's obviously had fun putting down the Hamsters and extolling the virtues of Longwood guys. Ken, Bill, and Duke not only set up, write, and perform these skits they also coordinate (Continued on Page 8)
Footstompin9 Success By SUSIE CRAWFORD The Larry Mangum Trio fell "Somewhere between Studio Fifty-four and Anita Bryant" Thursday night when they played here at their northernmost engagement. The "Trio," from Jacksonville, Florida, arrived at Longwood a few days early to get comfortable. They sure made the audience feel comfortable, and proved to be a successful first event of Spring weekend. The band blended popular country jazz, rhythm and blues with seventy-five per cent of Larry's original tunes. Larry's songs are diversified, with mostly Buffett-type lyrics, ranging from "Mr. President have pity on the working man," to "Breakfast at McDonalds." The "Trio" is actually a quartet — consisting of Larry Mangum on acoustic guitar, Randall Hall on lead guitar, Dan Sheffield on electric base, and David Gun at the piano. Larry, who grew up in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, stems from the legendary "Briarhopper" clan. Because of their heavy influence and Larry's love for music, he abandoned his Aerospace Engineering career and he is now into full-time touring and some recording. The Larry Mangum Trio's personable attitude, southern influence, and foot-stompin' music made for an enjoyable Thursday evening.
By SHEILA GOLLHARDT Thursday, April 24, will be a night of foot-stomping and clapping with THE ROBBIN THOMPSON BAND. Robbin Thompson is backed by a four-piece rhythm section whom he started working with in October 78; they are some of the top performers and musicians in the Richmond area. Robin plays the acoustic guitar (which he started playing at the age of 13) and is strong on the vocals. Robbin and his band play rhythm, folk-rock and country music which is guaranteed to put you on your feet. Members of his band are: VELPO ROBERTSON-Virginia's most demanded studio guitarist, is
One Man Robert Johnson sings. SO?, you say. We've heard plenty of singers. Yeah, but he plays 6string, 12-string, and steel body guitar. Who doesn't. OK, cynical! While he's singing and playing guitar, Robert "One Man" Johnson plays kazoo, harmonica, high hat cymbal and a 13 string acoustic foot piano—of his own design! No, we are not kidding. You can find out for yourself at this weekend's FREE Coffee house, on Friday the 18th, Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th. Robert Johnson, who answers to the name of One Man, will display his unusual talent in the Snack Bar at 8:00 each night for your enjoyment. One Man who hails from Wisconsin, creates his own blend of Rock, blues and ragtime; drawing from such artists as Leadbelly, Jelly Roll Mortin, Hank Williams and himself. So, if you feel you are headed for a let down at the end of this week, don't Panic! Come have a good time at this week end's Coffeehouse, and find out what it's like to see One Man sing and play five instruments at the same time.
strong on lead and background vocals and his biggest asset to the band is his songwriting ability. ERIC HEIBERG-plays a YAMAHA electric grand piano and Prophet V Synthesizer, has powerful vocal and writing skills. MIKE LANNING— plays bass guitar, contributes vocal with his dynamite bass. BOB ANTONELLI—plays drums and has a consistent drum style along with vocals. Robbin Thompson's first album entitled "ROBBIN THOMPSON" features ten of his original tunes with backups by Melissa Manchester and Steve Cropper. His second album "TOGETHER", a regional album, was done in collaboration
with two other giants—Steve Basset and Andrew Lewis Band. This feastured his instant hit song "SWEET VIRGINIA BREEZE". His new album "TWO B'S PLEASE" had been released since March 19,1980 and includes some of his 1980's recordings. Robbin writes almost everything he performs, he says, "I think every writer has to put himself into his songs or he's a liar". There's a lot of me in everything I write." This is ROBBIN's fourth appearance here at Ixmgwood, and you won't want to miss this concert in Jarman, Thursday, April 24. The concert will be after the Senior Banquet, about 8:30 p.m. with special prices for the Seniors.
Eventual Progress To Satisfaction ByMINDYHIRSCH S-UN presented Silverspring April 12 as the last Saturday Night Alive band this semester. Silverspring is noted for playing Jump Blues, a blues sound with jazz added, and Cagin Rock. Band member Phil Shimmel defined Cagin Rock as a ' 'French-Folk-Dance combination with blues... Creole music." The five-member band began poorly in the first set but did progress to the point of satisfaction by the end of the evening. The first set consisted of an hour of mediocre playing. The third song performed, "I Thank You," sounded flat and distorted — both in the musical and vocal points-of-view. This was also true of Bonnie Raitt's "Runaway;" Tara Michaud's voice could not quite handle the transitions from low to high notes. The best part of the first set was when Silverspring played "Money." The band put much more effort in performing this tune and the
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THE PUTNAM COUNTY PICKERS Outdoor Concert Is Rescheduled For
SUNDAY, APRIL 20 - 2:00 LANKFORD MALL - FREE!!!
audience appreciated it. Eventually, by the third set, Silverspring was playing at a peak. The first set must have been a warm-up, because in this final set, the band was getting hot. The audience was very receptive to the band's music. However, since the S-UN's supply of beer was exhausted, it is likely that the crowd would have been receptive to any type of music as an alternative intoxicant. Nevertheless, it is true that Silverspring was playing choice music. In this set, their selections - "Shape I'm In," "Sugar-pie, Honey-bunch," "Can't Get No Satisfaction," and others — were varied enough to please most anyone. Even Silverspring's original "Sweet Ixmise" was enjoyed by the crowd. John Fritz - Spiro on vocals, guitar, and harmonica and Nat Winer on violin were the band's high points. John Fritz - Spiro's talent as a vocalist was shown in "Fish Fry" by Uuis Jordan. When singing this tune, FritzSpiro's range and power won over the audience. His skill as a guitarist was exhibited in Charlie Daniels* tune "The South's Gonna Do It Again," a crowd pleaser. Nat Winer also pleased the audience with his gifted skill on the violin. Although it is rare to see a violin in a rock'n-roll band, Winer successfully combined the sound of his musical instrument with the sound of the band. Together, Winer on violin and Fritz - Spiro on guitar were excellent. The other band members, Tara Michaud on keyboards, Sal DeRaffele playing bass, and Phil Shimmel on drums helped gratify the audience. Overall, Silverspring must be given credit for getting the crowd rocking. Many remarks complimenting the band were audible. However, there were also rumbles of dissent including complaints about the long breaks — one almost 30 minutes and one 40 minutes — that Silverspring had. During these breaks, the band took advantage of the time to sell copies of their album, "You Get What You Take." This album title seemed to apply to this last Saturday Night Alive band; if you could take enjoyment out of the band, you got it, but, if you were waiting for the band to offer it — forget it.
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Your Turn The evidence is shown through an incident that happened to me personally.Told in advance that I could take a test prior to the test date due to circumstances beyond control; I studied at night for the test, thus neglecting my other studies for the following day. I failed a quiz in my eight o'clock class. I was disappointed but glad I could get the next test out of the way, which I was to take at nine o'clock. After my stating that I had come to take the test, the secretary informed me that she knew nothing of the matter, could not and would not let me take the test early. I then went to the main office where they proceeded to tell me the same thing. I was told Well, H\«V ccncAuA.'* »tr prepar«c\ evtft'trif. I could take the test if I got fvlou X «t*\\ SaaalVaajeouslv «yo.« oiVicr aueStioKS special permission from the lev rij»t. Dean. V My attempt to get the dean's permission would have been articles must be marked with the futile because I would not have Laundr) Services student's name. The procedure time to take the test before my for taking in and checking out next class. It's difficult enough to Dear Editor: laundry is on page 40 of the acquire motivation to study when handbook. spring break is so near; but when Recently a college committee I would like to take this I spend three and a half hours in was formed to study the use and opportunity to remind you that operation of the laundry services. the Student Government is for the library preparing for a test, I The question raised challenged you the students. We need your expect to take it when the teacher the continuing existence of the support and suggestions in order designates. As an uprising senior, it has services. Legislative Board to represent you efficiently. Let always been my belief that discussed the laundry situation us work with and for you! Longwood's Honor Code system and recommended to President Sincerely, insured that the student was Willett that the laundry services Tammy Bird telling the truth until proven remain in operation. The board Chairman of otherwise. Why would I lie about feels that the students should Legislative Board my permission to take the test, have the option of using this because my teacher would be service. Usage of the laundry sure to find out. services will determine its future Injustice I hope by reporting this existence. injustice to everyone, someone It has been brought to my < <»m III il It <l will do something to render the attention that some students are situation or do away with the not aware of the laundry service Honor Code completely. and its hours. It is open 7 a.m. to Dear Editor, This letter is proposed to all the 4:30 p.m. daily. Laundry may be picked up at these hours: 12 noon- students and faculty of Longwood Sr. Banquet 1:30 p.m. Monday—Thursday, College. It seems that there is an and all day Friday. The laundry injustice committed against the is limited to sheets, pillow cases, students concerning the Honor Dear Fellow Seniors, There seems to be a little washcloths, and towels. All Code.
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It seems as if Judicial Board has finally stood up for their own rights, and there should be a lot of commotion on campus because of it. Judicial Board will neither investigate nor try narcotics cases. What does that mean? It could mean that the board members will finally get the respect, aid, and co-operation needed from both students and administration a like. Or, it could possibly lead to all narcotics cases be turned over to the State. At a recent press conference one of the Judicial Board members said that the ratio of honor code offenses to narcotics cases was one to four. This goes to show that the majority of time spent by Judicial Board is dealing with narcotics. This should not be the case. Yes, narcotics is a problem on this campus as it is on every campus, but should it be handled by untrained students who are subjected to danger because of it. Judicial Board members go through a lot of unneccessary hassle and some have even had their lives threatened over narcotics cases. It's a problem that must be dealt with! The board was just restructured at the end of last semester after much hard work and planning of the members. But — it seems not to have helped. Should the administration intervene? Certainly not if they are coming to reverse decisions made by the board "without clear or substantial reasons being given." The students and administration should be able to work together in total agreement, co-operation, and understanding in order for this important student board to work effectively. At a conference last year with other colleges, some reported that their boards were half students and half administration. The board chairman listed six reasons for taking the action that the board did. These included the board's purpose, aid of Campus Police, lack of professional training, danger of members, student's rights, and administrative intervention. There are only a few weeks left in this semester and this definitely a major problem if not a major catastrophe that must be solved before the end. There is too much at stake to drag it out over the summer. There has already been a lot of ground work layed and a lot of meetings have already been held. The changes in the system must be made in order to make it effective and they must be made before it's too late.
problem about the Senior Banquet. Some seniors have not turned in R.S.V.P. cards in time to be put on the original headcount roster. As an innocent by-stander, I have witnessed many seniors, with many excuses as to why they did not respond with the R.S.V.P. card, plead to attend Senior Banquet. I suggest that you take your beefs to Dean Heintz, since she has to make the final decision. The best Marcia Gray can do at this point is to allow you to attend as waiters or waitresses. To Marcia and her helpers, I would like to thank you for getting the invitations out; no one else wanted the grief. I know there was a lot of time involved in addressing envelopes, checking invitations, checking addresses, checking off who responded and finally meeting a deadline. Again, thanks and I hope the banquet is a smashing success. Kaki Hicks
Jazz liii II (I Dear Editor, In the first three months, the Jazz Band has been asked to perform by a large number of different organizations. We regret the fact that we were unable to perform at some of these due to obligations of our own. For others, however, the fault was not ours. We were given two to three days notice in some instances which made it impossible for us to perform. We would be more than happy to perform for any recognized campus organization if it is for a "good cause" if we know ahead of time on future occasions. We would like the student body to know that we love performing and, for the most part, need only be asked ahead of time by a few weeks. We would also like to thank Gordon Inge, Frank Coffey. The Student Union. The Rotunda, the Alumni Association and, of course, Phi Mu Alpha fraternity and all our friends that supported us during our first year. We hope to return to favor next year by our performances. Tom Sullivan President, Jazz Band hrislimcn I hail Lnl Dear Editor, With elections for next year's class officers coming up in less than a week, I would like to thank all those people who helped this year's freshman class make it through a great year. I would also like to thank all those freshmen who helped with Oktoberfest, Christmas elves, Freshman Production, and the Valentine's Dance; without you this year would not have been possible. To all of this year's class officers who were so instrumental in making this year a success: Thank You! I would like to give a special thanks to Duke Rollins, Donna Hughes, Brenda Coleman, and all the other upperclassmen who helped us. You all are the greatest. Finally, thanks to Ross Conner (my roommate), for without you I could not have made it. With Blue-n-White Love John Todd (Freshman Class President)
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Registration Underway:
Summer Archeology "Dig"
Dr. James W. Jordan, director of Longwood's Summer Field School in Archeology, demonstrates how the site will be marked off for excavation.
Photo by Barbara Stonikinii
Dr. Cox Heads Student's Service By DOUGLAS STROBEL Arriving April 2, Dr. J. Cox became the new Director of Counseling Services, replacing Dr. Brian Robie who left in May of last year. Dr. Cox received his BA from Randolph-Macon College, his masters from VCU, and his Doctorate in Counseling Psychology from the University of Missouri. Upon receiving his Doctorate, he counseled outgoing patients at Central State hospital in Virginia. For the last six years, he taught at the University of Texas in Dallas, and worked part time in provate practice. For various reasons, Dr. Cox decided to return to Virginia. First of all, he was originally from Virginia and if a good opportunity arose, hoped to return home. However, more importantly he wished once again to be a part of a college campus and counsel college students. Dr. Cox sees College as a time of transition for many students. They have gotten away from home and anxiously look to the
future which is both exciting and stressful. Dr. Cox sees his role as one of helping individuals to cope with emotional and stressful problems. He emphasizes that the important thing to remember is that all people at some time have a problem that they could use help in solving. One is not crazy, or unstable, but just going through a stressful period in which a professional counselor can help. A career counseling group is an idea Dr. Cox would like to see implemented in the future. Other ideas include assertiveness training and seminars on human sexuality. These are just a few possibilities that can be a part of Ixmgwood's Counseling Service. However, Dr. Cox needs the help and suggestions of the students because it is the student's service. A student may contact Dr. Cox by coming by his office which is located above the infirmary or by calling 392-9235. All counseling is kept strictly confidential.
Dancers To Present Concert By JODY KERSEY The Longwood College Company of Dancers will be presenting their Spring Concert from April 17 through 19 in Jarman Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. The Company's director, Dr. Betty A. Bowman, stated that the organization is one whose purpose includes the development of dancers and choreographers, the presentation of quality dance performances and the maintenance of a high standard of dance as an art in the Longwood community. She explained that the dancers have four to six rehearsals each week. Therefore, these students must learn to organize and budget their time wisely. Among the activities of the group are the presentation of a fall and spring
31 n iUcmnriam Miss Becky Lynne Reed, a freshman at Longwood College, was killed in an automobile accident in Virginia Beach over Spring Break. Miss Reed just entered Longwood in January. A resident of Roanoke, she was survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence E. Reed and two sisters. Funeral services were held on March 25.
concert of original choreography by the members, performances for Spring Week end and Oktoberfest, performances and teaching of classes for elementary schools and the sponsoring of master classes in dance. The assistant director, Sherry Hogge, feels that this will be a great spring concert because the selections are not surface productions, but very deep performances which required great thought. As a senior majoring in elementary education, she believes her background will help her as she begins working with children. Adnenne Heard also believes this concert is going to be a good, solid performance, The concert offers variety and is quite unique, she explained, in that this is their first concert with live musjc selections in the performance. Elizabeth Cardin agreed that this concert will be a turn away from the regular concerts because of the blending of the music and art departments. She believes this concert is very polished because of the extensive time the dancers have been preparing for it. The dancers have been working on this concert since the beginning of the semester. Miss Cardin feels that the success of the concert will be due to the fact that the dancer's director, Dr. Betty Bowman, is a great asset, giving the dancers plenty open room to grow and giving such good direction.
From PUBUC AFFAIRS Registration is now under way for Longwood College's first Summer Field School in Archeology, one of only two college-sponsored "digs" in Virginia this summer. The Field School, scheduled for June 2 through July 4, will excavate a prehistoric Indian site in the Cumberland State Forest. Based on preliminary surveys by Dr. James William Jordan, director of the Field School, the site appears to have been the location of hunting and butchering activity. The date of this activity is difficult to determine at this stage, Dr. Jordan says. It could have been 500 years ago or as early as 10,000 years ago. It is also difficult to say what the tribal affiliation of these Indians might have been. Tribes known to have lived east of the Blue Ridge include the Meherrin Indians, Nottoway Indians, the
A Touch Of Spring By ROBIN REYNOLDS This week end on the Longwood campus brought the sounds of spring. Music was the main course of entertainment for Longwood's Spring Week end. The music Department, of course, was a contributor to this area. The Cameratas were unable to perform with the Concert Choir this week end. They traveled to Richmond to practice with the Richmond Symphony for a concert Monday night. Dr. Egbert was also absent from his director's position because of the rehearsal. The Concert Choir, however, did perform under the direction of student director, Marguerite Roller. The concert was free of admission, and approximately one hundred people took advantage of the freebie. The concert was only fifteen minutes long and consisted of three pieces of music. The first piece, "Three Songs for Treble Voices", was written by Jean Berger. The second was a humorous piece entitled "Comic Duet for Two Cats". The third was a series of songs. The lyrics were written by Sara Teasdale, and the music was composed by Seymour Barab. The Concert choir performed four selections from this week called "First Person Feminine". The concert was short and lighthearted, a nice touch to the welcoming of spring on the Longwood campus.
Concert Scheduled By TOM SULLIVAN The Longwood Concert Band will give its annual Spring Concert on Tuesday, April 29, at 8 p.m. in Wygal Auditorium. The program will include selections by both American and International Composers and will include a large variety of music. The group has grown considerably in the past years in both size and quality and this year's performance promises to be good. Much effort has been put into the concert by both students and the director; and everyone is encouraged to attend. The concert band also hopes to perform at the opening Men's Basketball Game next fall.
Monacans, the Tutelo, the Mattaponi, the Pamunkey, and the Chickahominy. Dr. Jordan has been working with Stan Warner, assistant superintendent of the Cumberland State Forest, to finalize the necessary arrangements for the dig with the Virginia Forestry Division. The Field School has two major purposes: to train undergraduate students in the professional techniques of archeology, and to contribute to the understanding
of the prehistoric inhabitants of the Southside Virginia area. The excavation is endorsed by the American Anthropological Association, and Dr. Jordan will write a site report on the findings. Dr. Jordan explains that archeology is "more than finding bones and tools once used by the former inhabitants of an area." He defines the science of archeology as "a method for the recovery, study and reconstruction of the human past. (Continued on Page 8)
Cadets Attend Air Assault School By THOMAS COLE Spring breaks are spent in many different ways and this past one was no exception for two Longwood College ROTC cadets. Janice "J.J." Johnson, a sophomore P.E. major, and David Sawyer, a freshman business ma jor, attended the U.S. Army Air Assault School held at Fort Campbell, Ky. They were instructed in a variety of areas including air assault, med evacuation-helicopters, and went through phases of rappelling leading to a helicopter rappell. Air Assault School is highly physical and mentally demanding J.J. stated that the contidence course and a 10 mile march as her biggest challenge,
she also said her ultimate goals for attendance at Air Assault was to overcome fear of heights. "I have gained a respect for heights, not fear. The experience strengthened myself mentally to overcome any obstacles." David Sawyer's reasons were a bit different for attending Air Assault School. He forsees his future in the Army as an Infantry Officer, and felt this training would make him a more professional officer, and accepted the challenge of Air Assault. Slots for Air Assault, and Airborne Schools as well as many other challenges are available through the ROTC Department. Contact Major Sullivan of SFC Jordan for more details.
Jazz Band To Perform By TOM SULLIVAN The Longwood Jazz Band will be performing again this year at Longwood House for Founders Day. This is the second year they have been asked to perform this and they hope it will become tradition. Quoted by one jazz band member, "We've really come a long way in a short time. Our main concern now is a lack of trombonists and a need for another bass guitarist next year. We have a great director, but if the people on campus who can play those parts remain apathetic about joining, the jazz band could cease to exist." Some of the music being performed includes tunes by Chuck Mangione, the Brecher Brothers,
Steely Dan and the Crusaders just to name a few. At the Spring Weekend Concert, awards were given out to various members who were seen by their peers as being outstanding in the group's performance. Those honored include: Kevin Lewis (now transferred), David Coffey, Bill Smith and Umnir Davidson. Also, four members of the band, Ix)nnie Davidson, Mike Derflinger, Tom Sullivan and Pete Tideman have been asked to perform with Tavares in a concert at Hampden-Sydney April 18 at 9:00. The band hopes to give several concerts next fall and is interested in playing for recognized "good causes" if known in advance.
Exhibit Features New Work From PUBUC AFFAIRS New work by Virginia artists Jeff Davis and James Wall is on exhibit in the Bedford Gallery at Ungwood College through April 30. Davis, who lives in Montpelier, is showing paintings on canvas and on paper. Wall, of Charlottesville, is showing pastels, photographs, and three paintings on rag paper. The exhibit was arranged through Scott-McKennis Fine Art, in Richmond. Davis is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University with the bachelor of fine arts degree in painting and printmaking. He has done graduate study in painting at VCU and also studied at the University of Erlangen in West Germany. Since 1976, Davis has had oneman shows at the Virginia
Museum of Fine Arts, Chrysler Museum in Norfolk, Virginia Beach Arts Center, Old Dominion University, Grand Gallery in Wilmington, Del., and the Fredericksburg Gallery of Art. He has also participated in numerous invitational and juried shows in Virginia and Washington, D.C. His work is included in many public and private collections. Wall received the B.F.A. degree from the Atlanta School of Art and has also studied at Cooper Union in New York, Furman University, and Robert Burns, Portraiture, in Greenville, S.C. He has exhibited in Georgia, South Carolina, and in Charlottesville, Roanoke, Richmond, Fredericksburg, Lynchburg, and Baltimore, Md. In 1979, he was guest instructor in painting at Ixmgwood.
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Father Burghardt Returns By DEBBIE NORTHERN Father Walter J. Burghardt, S.J. returns to the longwood College campus April 17-18. Father Burghardt, an honored guest of the college for three of the last four years, will speak Thursday at 1 p.m. in Wygal on •Adventure of the Intellect." Father Burghardt is noted for enlightening talks which combine wit and humor with vital messages for daily living. During his stay, he will also address five classes. On Thursday he will speak to Dr. Maria Silviera's 9:25 World Literature class on 'The Concept of Purgatory for a Catholic" and Dr. Cardwell's Child
Development Class on religious education in child development. On Friday, he will be in Dr. Marv Cristo's Medical Sociology Class to talk on "The Clergyman's Perception of Death, Dying, and the Afterlife" at 9 a.m., Mrs. Savage's Philosophy of Science Class at 10 a.m., and Dr. Phyllis Wacker's Introduction to Psychology class at 11 a.m. Please ask the classes' professor first if you care to attend a classroom lecture in a course you are not currently enrolled. In addition, Father Burghardt will say mass at St. Theresa's Church on Thursday at 5 p.m. and Friday at 7 a.m. Father Burghardt's latest
book. Tell The Next Generation, has recently been released. It contains some of the sermons and talks he has given. Father Burghardt is the author of five books and editor of four others. He has taught at Woodstock and Catholic University of America and is presently theologian-in-residence at Georgetown University. Editor of two publications and member and officer in several prestigious societies, Father Burghardt has been awarded nine honorary degrees. A prolific writer, he has been published in 41 publications and has written two pamphlets in addition to his books.
LONGWOOD COLLEGE CALENDAR
1980 81 FIRST SEMESTER 1980 August 23 Saturday
Opening date.
25 Monday
Professional semester begins
26 Tuesday 27 Wednesday September 4 Thursday 5 Friday
Convocation Last day to add a class.
26 Friday October
Registration Classes begin at 8 am
Last day to drop a class with out an automatic "F". Fall break begins ofter classes
3 Friday 13 Monday
Classes resume at 8 a.m.
20 Monday
Estimates due in Registrar's Office at 12 noon Incompletes from previous semester must be removed by 12 noon.
24 25 Friday
Oktoberfest
Saturday November 26 Wednesday December
1 11
Thanksgiving holiday begins at 12 noon
Monday
Classes resume
Thursday
Classes end
12 Friday
Professional semester ends. Examinations begin.
19 Friday
Examinations end. AND MORE..
SPORTS....SPORTS....SPORTS....SPORTS....SPORTS ....SPORTS.
Gymnasts Compete At Nationals By LISA SPENCER Two members of the Longwood Gymnastics team travelled to Centenary College in Louisiana for the National Championships on March 30 and 31. The two allaround competitors, Kathy Idelson and Sharon Pillow, were picked from the top thirty in the nation. The girls did very well in tremendously stiff competition at Centenary. More colleges than ever attended the nationals and there were more than one hundred competitors per event. The way that nationals are arranged, the top twelve finishers in each event go on to compete in the final competition. Kathy barely missed making the finals in two events. She placed thirteenth on the beam and fourteenth on floor exercise,
excellent finishes considering the number of competitors per event. Sharon Pillow did make it to the finals with a twelfth place finish on vaulting. Unfortunately, however, she had problems with a stress fracture in her foot and her second vault was voided. This caused her to finish twelfth of twelve in the final vaulting competition, but that is still twelfth overall. In all-around competition, Kathy finished 22nd in the nation while Sharon chalked up a 14th place finish.
The two gymnasts represented longwood with good showing at Centenary College. The Longwood Gymnastics team is definitely improving. I^st year only one gymnast, Kathy Idelson, qualified for Nationals. This year Ixmgwood had two qualifiers. As more and more aspiring gymnasts hear of Iongwood's successes, the team will be a national contender in the next year or two. The team finished this season with a seventeenth seed in the nation.
Team Rides Again By KATHY CHASE Thursday, March 20, dawned early for the longwood Riding Team as they left Farmville at 5 a.m. for Whitlock Stables. At 6:30 they left the stables with five horses, headed for Fredericksburg, the site of l.ongwood's seventh Intercollegiate Horse Show of the year. The show was co-hosted by longwood and Mary Washington College. There were 14 colleges represented at the show. Kathy Redmon gave Longwood recognition by winning her Novice Horsemanship on the Flat class. By winning her class she gained enough points to qualify for Regionals and for Open Horsemanship on the Flat. Kathy also won a third place ribbon in her Novice Horsemanship Over Fences class. Kobyn Walker represented longwood well also as she placed second in her Novice Horsemanship on the Flat class and fifth in her Novice Horsemanship Over Fences class. Kathy Chase placed sixth in her Novice Horsemanship Over Fences class. In the Advanced Walk, Trot, Canter division, Mary Ball won a
second place ribbon in her class, while in their classes Erika Cristea and Janet Young won fourth and fifth place, respectively. The point riders for the show were Kathy Chase and Kathy Redmon Novice Horsemanship on the Flat; Robyn Walker, Novice Horsemanship Over Fences; Erika Cristea and Janet Young in Advanced Walk, Trot, Canter. Total team points was 14. Southern Seminary held their Intercollegiate Horse Show on Friday, March 28 in Buena Vista longwood had only tor rulers to go to the show, but they performed very well. In the Novice Horsemanship on the Flat class Kathy Chase placed second. Mary Ball rode very well in her Advanced Walk, Trot, Canter class and won a first place ribbon and Jefferson Cup. Karla Weber won a second place ribbon in her class of Advanced Walk, Trot, Canter. Janet Young placed fifth in her Advanced Walk, Trot, Canter class. The point riders for this show were Kathy Chase, Novice Horsemanship On the Flat; Mary Ball and Janet Young, Advanced Walk, Trot, Canter. Total team points for this show was 14. The VAIAW State Riding
Championships were held on Monday, April 7, at Sweet Briar. This is the first year longwood has sent riders to this event. Competing in this event were Kathy Redmon on Kinloch's Pleasure, Kathy Chase on Starboard Wind, Julie Tracey on Pewter Penny, and Robyn Walker on Tea for Two. The event covered three different phases of competition, dressage, cross-country jumping and stadium jumping. The first two events were judged on the horse and rider, the third, stadium jumping, was judged on Mary Milne drives to RMI la 11-4 victory over Roamke College. the horses' performance. Nine colleges were represented * * * Correction from last week — Longwood J. V.-10; RMWC- 0. at this event. There were 42 competitors in each event. In the Dressage event Kathy Redmon's score of 131.5 put her in the top 25. Kathy Chase was in the top 25 in both the cross-country and Stadium Jumping events. Robyn Walker and Julie Tracey did well in their events, both getting scores over 100. The team was pleased with % their scores and also with the experience gained. They plan to attend the VAIAW State Riding Championships again next year. OPEN: On Sunday, April 13, the riding Mon TKur Til 10 PM Fr. I Sot Til M.dn.oK team will be in Bristol, Va., at 104 HIGH STRCf T vn 5865 Virginia Intermont competing in the last Intercollegiate Horse - Now Open Sundays 1 'til 9 Show of the season.
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Win Four Of Six For The Week After coming close on several occasions this season, Ix)ngwood's baseball team finally got what it was after Friday afternoon — a victory over an established Division I opponent. An eight-run fourth inning, highlighted by Barry Gordon's grand slam homer, propelled the lancers to a surprising 13-12 victory over Atlantic Coast Conference member Virginia. The win was a big one for
Longwood for a number of reasons. "This was a gigantic step for us," said Buddy Bolding, coach of the Division III team. "It meant a whole lot. The psychology of it ranks with our triumph over Hampden-Sydney last season." Only in its third year of fielding a college baseball team, Longwood rebounded for a 16-12 mark last season in Bolding's first year at the helm, after an
Photo by Moke Currie
In The Long Run By DEBBIE NORTHERN The Third Annual Longwood College Minithon was run Saturday, April 12, following a 6.2 mile course from HampdenSydney to Ix)ngwood. A 176 runners finished the race. The overall men's runner was Wannie Cook of Mechanicsville, a wheelchair contestant, with a time of 32:21. Cook broke the wheelchair record as well as the course record. Barbara Allen of Richmond won the overall women's competition with a time of 42:27. Ms. Allen is a Longwood graduate. Category winners were as follows: Men's 15 and under, Willard Douglass III of Richmond (38:31); Women's 15 and under, Louise Hoffman of Cartersville (49:05); men's 16-21, Michael Reed of Green Bay (32:52); women's 16-21, Sharon Hall of Drakes Branch (43:08);
men's 22-29, lister Cruise of Longwood (37:56); women's 2229, Betty Richway of Halifax (46:52), and men's 50 and over, Robert Buntun of Blackstone (43:59). All of these course winners broke the records. George Wells of Fort Lee (35:45), winner in the men's 30-39 category, and Mary McFarline of Richmond (44:38) former longwood student and winner of the women's 40-49, broke their own records. Other category winners were Women's 30-39, Mary Stout of Hopewell (46:53); men's 40-49, Kevin Reynolds of Cumberland (39:59); and wheelchair division, Jimmy May of Midlothian (51:10). I^ast year's record holders were Richard Ferguson (32:46) and Barbara Sabitus (40:18). Dr. Gerald Graham directed the minithon and t-shirts were partially funded by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Virginia.
initial 0-13 campaign. With the win over Virginia and a doubleheader sweep of Bristol College Saturday, the Lancers stand 10-8 and four of those losses have come at the hands of Duke, Virginia and Richmond, all Division I teams with winning records. For the week Ixmgwood won four of six contests. After a tough 5-4 loss to Duke Monday, Longwood battered Houghton (N.Y.) Tuesday 15-0 behind the no-hit pitching of freshman Mickey Roberts. Another narrow loss to once beaten Lynchburg, 43 Thursday, was followed by the big victory over Virginia and a 12-1,18-8 sweep of Bristol. This week the I^ancers visit Washington & I>ee Monday, host Lynchburg Thursday, play at Washington College Friday and visit St. Mary's and Gallaudet Saturday and Sunday for doubleheaders. Gordon Repeats When Barry Gordon ripped his grand slam homer against Virginia Thursday, it marked the third time this season the junior catcher had ripped a four-run shot against the Cavaliers. In an earlier meeting between the two teams, won by the Cavaliers 10-8, Gordon had hammered a grand slam in the top of the eighth to tie the game 88. His shot Thursday helped longwood take a 12-4 lead. Though Virginia battled back and had the tying and winning runs on base in the top of the ninth, the Lancers proved their point — Longwood is capable of playing with the big boys. I>eft-fielder Bruce Morgan had a particularly fine day against
education division. Dr. Bobbitt is a Longwood alumnae and also holds degrees from the University oi lennessee and the University of Maryland. She has been a member of the Ix)ngwood faculty since 1954. She has held numerous offices in the Virginia Association for Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, including serving as president in 1975. She is the recipient of VAHPER's Honor Award and Certificate of Recognition and of Longwood's Faculty Recognition Award. A specialist in developmental and psychomotor activities for young children, Dr. Bobbitt has directed numerous inservice workshops for teachers. She served on the Governor's Conference on Day Care Needs in Virginia and the Virginia Movement Conference committee.
Photo by HokeCurne
Virginia. The sophomore had three hits in five trips, drove in two runs and stole two bases as well as making several fine plays in the field. Crosby Steals 34th Last season centerfielder John Crosby stole 35 out of 35 bases to lead all Division III players in base thefts. This season Crosby has swiped 34 bases out of 36 attempts. The fleet outfielder stole eight in nine attempts (he was thrown out trying to steal home), batted .417 and scored 11 runs in the last six Longwood games. For the season he has scored 24 runs and is hitting .333. In addition to his big homer against Virginia, Gordon also hit his fifth round-tripper against Bristol Saturday and batted .438 for the week, raising his season average from .231 to .296. The junior catcher has driven in 26
runs, and has apparently ended a 2-week slump. Another outstanding performance was turned in by designated hitter Doug Toombs who has a lusty .526 batting average. Toombs had 10 hits in 23 at bats last week and drove in eight runs. Rightfielder Jim Thacker batted .471 for the week, raising his average to .340. Third baseman Denny Ulrey is the other lancer with a .300 plus average. He's batting .327. While David Mitchell and Mickey Roberts have both earned three wins on the mound for Ix)ngwood, Richard V a tight and Chuck Hagar have also pitched well. Vaught, who has a 2-5 record but an earned run average of 3.46, suffered to Duke and the 4-3 setback to Lynchbwv Hager has an ERA of 2.90 and hurled hitter against Bristol Saturday. Player of the Week
Roberts' No-Hitter
Dr. Bobbitt Honored With Position From Public Affairs Dr. Eleanor Bobbitt has been named president elect of the Southern District of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD). The Southern District of AAHPERD includes 13 southern states and has a membership of about 10,000. Dr. Bobbitt is the fourth Virginian to serve as president of this district. Her term of office on the District's board of directors will cover a three-year span, as president elect, president (in 1981-81) and past president. The Southern District's organizational structure includes four divisions: general division, health division, physical education division, and recreation division. Dr. Bobbitt has just completed a term as vice president of the physical
Barry Gordon propells lancers to victory with Fourth-inning grand Slam.
Photo by Jackie Steer
Lancers Take Second In Golf Invitational Longwood's women's golf team, which competes in the \M\\ Kat Invitational and the Marshall University Invitational this week, took second place in the Sweet Briar Invitational at Winton Country Club last week as lancer Kay Smith took top individual honors. After competing in the I^ady Kat, hosted by the University of Kentucky, today and Tuesday, the I^ady lancers journey to Marshall, West Virginia for the Marshall Invitational Thursday, Friday and Saturday. longwood will be competing against some of the top women's golf teams in the country in these two events. liOngwood had a team total of
680 in the Sweet Briar tourney, one stroke behind winner William and Mary (679). James Madison was third with a 758 while Sweet Briar and Mary Washington had only individual competitors in the tournament Smith tied with Tracy I,einbach of William and Mary for the top spot with an 81-82—163, however, Kay won the individual crown in a playoff. Ixmgwood's Robin Andrews tied for second place with a 79-85—164. lancer Janet Kelly was fifth with an 87-85-172. Other I-ongwood scores included: Debra Hood 90-91-181, Janet Clements 98-96-194 and Sharon Gilmore 96-91-187.
Freshman right-hander Mickey Roberts returned home in triumph Tuesday night when he tossed a no-hitter against Houghton in a 15-0 I,ongwood baseball victory. For his performance, the first no-hitter in liOngwood history, Roberts has been selected as the Longwood College Player of the Week. A 6-0,175-pounder, Roberts has compiled one of the top records on the Ixincer mound staff with three wins against one loss Tuesday night the fireballing freshman was in top form as he struck out 10, walked three and prevented the visiting Highlanders from getting a hit. The game was played at R.J. Golubic Stadium in Crewe, before a pro-Roberts crowd. A graduate of Nottoway High School, Roberts was a standout on the diamond and the football field in his prep days. He earned All-District honors as a defensive back in football and as a pitcher in baseball. His play has been a big plus for Ix)ngwood's young baseball team this spring. With Bertha hurling two victories, the lancers have won three of their last four game: to run their season record to 10-8. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Jesse F. Roberts of Crewe
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Literary Festival ll)HO (Continued from Page 2) of Bryn Mawr College, she studied for a year at the University of I-ondon under a Fulbright grant and later received the M.A. degree in English from the University of Virginia. She has worked as a stringer for International News Service in I/)ndon, Russia and Eastern Europe writing articles for the Hearst newspapers in the U. S., served as editor of the Virginia Museum Members' Bulletin, and has taught writing courses at the University of Virginia and the University of Richmond. She has also taught poetry writing in secondary schools under the poets-in-thc-schools program sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Virginia Commission for the Arts and Humanities. She is married to Richmond attorney George C. Freeman, Jr., and they have three children. Mrs. Jokl teaches creative writing at Southern Connecticut State College and lives with her three sons in Madison. She states that she was "raised in Kentucky on farms of the chicken, cow and dirt variety." She received the HA and M.A. degrees from the University of Kentucky and the Ph. I) in English literature from Vanderbilt University. Her poems have been published in Paintbrush, New York Quarterly. South Dakota Review, South and West, The Greenfield Review, Hampden-Sydney Poetry Review, Moonchild: An Anthology of Women's Prose and Poetry, and others. She states that the topics she has chosen to write about — children and the country people of Kentucky and Tennessee — are currently not intellectually fashionable for poetry. In
choosing to write about these subjects, I have made a formal engagement to seek truth in a simple manner." The annual Literary Festival at Longwood is sponsored by Gyre, a student publication featuring original literature and art. This year's edition of the magazine will be available during the festival. Miss Cindy Cumins, is editor of the Gyre this year, and Miss Lisa Cum bey is art editor.
Archeology (Continued from Page 5) The actual excavation will begin by laying off the site into one-meter squares, using surveyor's instruments. By a random mathematical selection process, a number of these squares will be chosen for excavation. (Dr. Jordan would like to excavate the entire site, but time will not permit this very ambitious undertaking.) A team of two or three persons will be assigned to each square. The dirt will be stripped away, one-eighth of an inch at a time. All of the dirt is sifted through one-quarter inch wire, recovering bits of wood, bone, teeth, etc. Any artifacts which are found are carefully dug around, leaving the object standing on a small mound of dirt. The object is photographed, and all pertinent details about it are recorded before the object is moved. The tools used in the excavation process include masons' trowels, paint brushes, ice picks, spoons, toothbrushes, buckets, and brown paper bags. Funds for the purchase of this equipment came from the duPont Grant which Longwood received several months ago. On the days when the weather
does not permit working at the site, Dr. Jordan will lecture on archeological theory, artifact recognition, excavation techniques, North American prehistory, and other topics. The labeling and cataloguing of artifacts will be done the last several days of the Field School. Enrollment in the Field School will be limited to approximately 18 people so that proper instruction and supervision may be provided. The group will be transported to the site in the college van, leaving the campus around 7 a.m. and returning about 2:30 p.m. Participants in the school will earn six hours of undergraduate academic credit. Participation in the Field School is not limited to Longwood students. Interested persons are encouraged to call Dr. Jordan (telephone 392-4634) or Dr. Robert Lehman, Director of the Summer Session (392-9261). The registration period continues through April 25.
acts as each act exhibited concentration and dedication and as an All Star Open Mike Show ran smoothly. The seven judges did their duty by electing the Buddies Crash and Street Corner Symphony as the top acts as did every other part of a fantastic show. The crowd never knew what beautiful, funny amazing thing was going to happen next!
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Open Mike (Continued from Page 3) each performance within the Open Mike and make sure everything runs smoothly. They accomplished this with the help of other S-UN members Mike I-afoon and Mark Geitz on sound and wiring, and Maurice Frank on lights. Cooperation was definitely the name of the game Tuesday night as the crowd showed that it knew how to participate and carry the
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