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THE ROTUNDA VOL. LVI
LONGWOOD COLLEGE, FARMVILLE, VIRGINIA TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 1981
NO. 13
Capital Outlay Projects Approved By JODIKERSEY Every other year Longwood submits a Capital Outlay Request for Planned projects for the upcoming three bienniums. Any project which will cost over $10,000 come under Capital Outlay. The planning for the outlay is quite an involved process explained Dr. William Peale, Vice President of Longwood. The proposed projects have to be examined and approved by many college and state committees and agencies before they become a definite part of the college budget. Funding for these projects come from General Funds which are state tax dollars which the legislature of Virginia provides for the college. Auxiliary Funds are collected from the student fees to finance the school projects. According to the 80-82 plans,
renovation to modernize French dormitory will start this week. The aim is not to enlarge the dormitory, but to modernize it and make it more energy efficient, such as having heat controls in each room to regulate the heat and lowering the ceilings. Other projects that will be attempted during the biennium of 80-82 are to convert French pool, modernize the lighting and panel controls in Jarman, and to remove asbestos areas at the campus school and in the library. There will also be some electrical service to Hiner because it is operating at full electrical capacity. With the addition of air conditioners, there is a great electrical tax load on this building. Finally, during 80-82, there should be storm windows placed in Grainger and the infirmary to foster energy conservation.
From 82-84, the priorities for the capital outlay projects are as follows: 1. Conversion of the power plant to coal burning capacity which will be less expensive than oil. (2,000,000) 2. An elevator to connect Hiner and Coyner which will be especially beneficial to the handicapped. (125,000) 3. Renovation of Main and North Cunningham dormitories. (750,000) 4. Build an addition to the back of the library which would extend to the first sidewalk. (1,840,000) 5. Refurbish steam tunnels. (112,000) 6. New floors, seats, and lights for Jarman. (258,000) 7. Construction on 2nd and 3rd floors of McCorkle wing of the science building adding air conditioning. 11,498,000) and 8. A wing added on the Bedford which would serve as a Fine Arts Center with a gallery housing a permanent collection and studios. This final project is considered a privately-funded
project which will cost academic facility. The other approximately 1,100,000 . priority for this two year period A few other priorities for 82-84 will be to start some type of is to do general renovation repair project with the first avenue on the Grainger Building which | property that the school owns. would include work on the walls, Finally, the 1986-1988 biennium ceilings, floor tile and electrical will include remodeling the service. Roof work will be done Lankford Building, updating on Grainger, South Ruffner and campus parking areas and the Infirmary. refurbishing the South Ruffner During 1984 through 1986, the residence hall area. Her Gym will be remodeled to an M
Main Street Fire By NEIL SAWYER
By CHERYL WILCOX Returning to campus, many
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The charred remains were all that was left after the sudden fire as firemen continued to pour gallons of water on the smoldering remains. Hours later efforts began to demolish the building as a safety precaution.
year old building on Main Street beside Walker's Diner had fallen victim to a fire on January 11. Fire fighters from Farmville, Rice, Prospect and HampdenSydney battled the blaze after receiving the call about 11:35 Sunday night. Fire units were still on the scene Monday evening as the wrecking crew went to work. The cause of the fire has not been determined but officials say it probably started in the rear portion of the building. Located at Second and Main Streets, the building housed a used furniture and book store managed by Frank Felero. The building was owned by H.B. Alford. Estimates of loss from the fire have been set at approximately $150,000. Farmville's Building Inspector, Bob Morris, said it was necessary to knock the building down because of leaning walls which could have fallen in the street or on the nearby diner. Volunteer firemen have been praised for their work on the fire, much of which took place in five degree temperature. The fire units were commended at a meeting of the Farmville Chamber of Commerce. Farmville Town Manager, Gerald Spates, estimated some 700,000 gallons of water were used in the attempt to save this building. Monday night this disasterous fire continued to smolder on the now deserted corner of Second and Main Streets.
The 1981 Panhellenlc Council Is: (Left to Right) Phi Mu Stephanie Ibanex, Alpha Sigma Alpha Cathy Christman, Zeta Tau Alpha Betsy Clark, Delta Zeta Stacy Southwick, Alpha Sigma Tau I .auric Garber, Alpha Delta Pi Cheryl Pelkey, Niki Fallis. (2nd row) Alpha Gamma Delta Anne Dempsey, Kappa Delta Laura Zandall, Delta Zeta Patty Tuyman, Alpha Sigma Alpha Liz Gleason, Alpha Gamma Delta Janet Temple, Alpha Delta Pi Leigh Ann Goddin, Sigma Sigma Sigma Kerry Sharman. (3rd row) Zeta Tau Alpha Lou Howell, Zeta Tau Alpha Lisa Hedrick, Alpha Sigma Tau Melanie Gilbert, Kappa Delta Pam Winger and Sigma Kappa Michelle Lewis.
Student Government Elections ByBRENDA COLEMAN On Tuesday, Feb. 3, the student body will vote upon and elect the remaining members of the newly restructured student government. Twenty-four positions are now open, including the twelve class representatives of the new student senate. Petitions which were placed on the table outside the Information Office last Tuesday are due tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 28. Students running for corresponding secretary, recording secretary, and treasurer of the Student Government, IAA President, Student Union treasurer, and investigators for Judicial Board are required to fill out petitions. Seven investigators are needed —
one for college violations and one for Honor Code violations from each class except the Sophomore - which elected a college violation investigator December The twelve class positions consist of three representatives from each class to serve on the student senate. Their responsibilities include serving on the rotating jury pool for Judicial Hoard To be placed on the ballot for student senate, students must have their names nominated at a class meeting or contact their class presidents. If anyone has any questions concerning these elections and the positions, please contact Ann Norman, Chairman of Elections Committee.
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Winter Orientation Bv BRENDA COLEMAN •Orientation"'! Again!?! I thought we finished that in August!" Unknown to many students, liongwood does have a winter orientation that occurs each January for new incoming students. On Sunday night, Jan 11 in Jeffers, 98 freshmen and transfers went through a two hour orientation program planned and presided over by Dallas Bradbury, the first male Chairman of Orientation. With the help of administrative members and fellow students, Dallas filled the new students in on the rules, activities, and traditions of Longwood College and helped orient them to their new lives as college students. Dallas first welcomed the students to Longwood and gave them a general but brief outline of the orientation program and of Longwood College itself. He then introduced Dr. Leo Salters, Dean of Students, who discussed the rules and regulations of the school. Sharon Harrup, President of the Student Body, explained the Student Government Association and its vital role in campus activities. Director of Housing Tom Nanzig then gave a general speech on the housing
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By JOE JOHNSON Do you have any old, tattered poems gathering dust in a closet or maybe some ancient pen and ink sketches you've stashed under your mattress? They may be more valuable than you realize. The Gyre, an art and literary publication of Longwood College, is presently offering a cash award for the best work in either field. The Gyre was founded by Beore Eh Thorp, English Honor Society, in 1944. Over the years, the Gyre has changed its format from a strictly literary magazine to a literary and art publication. In 1971 a constitution was drawn up to establish the publication as an official campus organization. This allowed it to receive funds from the Student Activities Fees Committee and patrons who wished to contribute to it. Their contributions financed some of the awards given out and allowed the Gyre to host the literary Festival which took place for the first time in the spring of 1971. The Literary Festival allows students an opportunity to hear established writers give readings of their works. Some of the students are also given an opportunity to read their own material. I^ast year such poets as Anne Hobson Freeman and Vivian Shiply Jokl gave readings at this event In the past the Gyre has
received numerous awards commending the quality of its material. In 1968 it received the Associated Collegiate Press First Class Award for outstanding publications. In the same year it received the Columbia Scholastic Press Association Medalist certificate. More recently, it has received the CHI Commendation Award. To continue this record of excellence, the Gyre needs a variety of material from which it can choose the most qualified works. A literary board composed of members from the Gyre staff select the works to be published. Of these works, one is selected from each category (literary and art) to receive the cash award. The purpose of the magazine, as stated by its founding father, is to stimulate interest in creative works and research among the college students. The magazine tries simultaneously to encourage serious writing and art work on the campus and to produce a quality representational magazine. In short, the Gyre is a reflection of the talents and feelings of the student body. The Gyre will accept any poems, short stories, one-act plays, prose selections, art work or photography that is submitted. Please mail your work to Box 862, Ixmgwood College, as soon as possible.
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Tuesday, January 27, 1981
Erick Hawkins Dance Company By SUSAN BUTLIN January 30-February 1 will be a weekend that will not stop. One of America's most outstanding dance companies will be here for a three-day workshop. The Erick Hawkins Dance company is one of the biggest names ever to come to Longwood's campus. Erick was a Greek major at Howard, and after he graduated, he studied at the School of American Ballet. His first breakthrough as an astout dancer came in 1972 with the Wolf Trap Center premier when Pulitzer prize winning critic, Alan Kreig (Washington Post) called him, "One of the most individual and inventive choreographers of our time. In the same period, Anna Kisselgoff of New York Times gave her support to the uprising genius. The English critic Jan Murray said,
"Hawkins is one of the pioneer revolutionaries whose work has a seminal influence on the development of contemporary dance." His latest production titled •'Agathlon" deals with a modernism metaphor of a great rock that thrusts itself from the southwest edge of Arizona's Monument Valley that links itself to the paintings of Georgia O'Keefe. "What is special about 'Agathlon' is its painterly feeling. It is common for choreography in general — because it uses the human body — to attain a sculptural quality. But the effect here is totally different. While watching the dancing, one consistently had the sensation of paint flowing on a canvas," says the New York Times. The Washington Post describes Hawkins like this, "Like other
Flynn Exhibition By JOE JOHNSON "It's like getting up every morning to a different sunrise," said Dr. Elisabeth L. Flynn, speaking of her photography which is presently on exhibit at the Bedford Building Gallery. Dr. Flynn, the Art Historian at Ixmgwood, is showing 49 black and white photographs from January 20 to February 12. This Exhibit is part of a Bedford Gallery program, which includes an annual one man show by members of the Art Department Faculty on a rotating basis. The photographs range in subject from lowly mushrooms to lofty Chicago skyscrapers. Dr. Flynn said she has collected photographs over the years and took time out over Christmas holidays to prepare some of them. Many of the photographs were originally color slides which were transformed by the magic of her darkroom technique into the stunning black and white prints. Sr. Flynn said that some slides take 8 to 9 hours of diligent light manipulation to achieve the proper effect. She also pointed out that rarely is the first printing adequate for a show. She has reprinted some of the photographs ten or more times. Approximately one-third of the show is devoted to architecture which is Dr. Flynn's favorite art form. Architecture has a combination of qualities — the reality and the usefulness of the building on one hand, and the
abstract aesthetic value of it on the other. Dr. Flynn further explained that the aesthetic beauty of a building is found in its variation of patterns and different perspectives from which it is viewed. Dr. Flynn has taken photographs of such outstanding architectural works as the TWA terminal in New York, Dulles Airport, and a Christian Church in Columbus, Indiana, which towers upward like a delicate needle. All of these constructions were designed by one of her favorite modern architects, Eero Saarinen. Some of the subjects are indistinguishable as being real, but Dr. Flynn assures me that all the prints were made from solid, tangible objects. By using such photographic techniques as dodging and burning, Dr. Flynn magnifies the abstract qualities of the subject. There is a certain unreal animation in her work which yields itself to the casual glance or the closest scrutiny. She has created in her photographs what she loves most about architecture — the constant mutation of the work as it is interpreted from different angles. One tilts his head and finds the photograph has undergone a complete metamorphosis into something distinctive in itself. Dr. Flynn has another show scheduled for March at the University of North Alabama which will deal exclusively with the architectural studies.
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wolves. Once again in the spring, the Berlets finished the colorful rendition of wildlife with the nesting of a pair of common loons. Berlet has produced more than 200 of these educational films and 14 television shows. His film presentations have won him considerable acclaim throughout the country. Some of his films are now being shown in countries such as Japan, England, Germany, Mexico, and Canada. He is most famous for his big game cinematography and he has toured with Audubon Wildlife films for over 18 years. Berlet was born in Western Ohio and graduated from Ohio State University. This particular color and composition should have much to offer. Education wise this film serves a beneficial purpose. The lecture will be interesting due to the fact the Berlet is an expert in this field. Admission is free and will be presented in Bedford at 8 p.m. This is a National Audubon Wildlife film.it."
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radicals in modern arts, Hawkins moved beyond humanistic into the purely aesthetic sphere, where his reworking with the materials — bodies moving vibrantly as animals move strip us of our ideas about things and make us see the world fresh, directly, and new." In 1979, Dance Magazine presented the Erick Hawkins Dance Co. the dance award, which is probably the most official distinction bestowed. Hawkins earned this by his distinct ability to express himself without limitations and rigidities. In other words, there is somewhat of an unlinear approach to his choreography. All of this has been developed over the past thirty years of Hawkins' life. This type of action brings about the theatrical energy so visible on stage. It also adds a mysterious expression medium. This will be a weekend you will not want to miss. Tickets are free, and will be available starting January 26 in the S-UN office. Find yourself in Lancer Hall at sometime during the three day workshop. Come out By SUSAN BUTLIN Tuesday, February 3, Walter and examine the Erick Hawkins Dance Co. yourself and see why H. Berlet will show and narrate he is such a renowned worldwide his film, "American Hartland; performer. The Great River Story." This work of motion picture photography captures the natural beauty of plant and animal life along the Mississippi River from the Gulf of Mexico to the Minnesota in which Berlet travelled over 2,000 miles to film the wildlife the river supports. Through the use of special cameras and lenses, Berlet was By JOE JOHNSON able to magnify and penetrate the Neil Sawyer is the Artist of the heart of nature. Month for December. Neil is the The film points out the major son of Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Sawyer coastal areas of wintering of Alexandria, Virginia. He is a grounds for migrating birds. graduate of Jeb Stuart High Berlet also shows common loons, School of Falls Church and is snow geese and reddish egrets as presently a senior BFA candidate they congregate in salt marshes, at Longwood College. Neil's concentration is graphic de- bays and coast line fields. He sign which he plans to pursue as a films the armadillo, raccoon, alligator and nutrea in their career. natural habitats. Neil is the photography editor Berlet and his wife, Myrna, for the Rotunda and also serves returned in the winter to capture as head host for the Bedford the mystical beauty of the whiteGallery. In his junior year, he won an Alumni Purchase Award tailed deer, moose, and timber and also served as president of the Longwood Players, where his graphic designs were used in the play production, "Barefoot in the Park". The winning art work is a By TAMARA NASH series of three paper collage Suppose you lived in a small drawings entitled "Edith". The town — smaller than Farmville, series is currently on display in even — and your town came the Bedford Building, first floor equipped with a town gossip, a hallway. Neil was awarded a $50 of lovers, and its own cash prize for the work. Second couple murderer. That is the backand third place winners for Artist ground of the town of Eldritch of the Month were Susan Acker in which Dr. Douglas Young's and Sally Lowe. next Longwood-staged play is set. To be presented February 25-28 at 8:00 p.m., the Rimers of Eldritch promises to be one of the most interesting plays presented on Jarman's stage. SOUND GALLERY Featuring a cast of seven presents males and ten females, Rimers of Eldritch was written bv I^anford
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my senior year in high school," By BRENDA COLEMAN "I really didn't decide what my began this semester's first senior major in college would be until spotlight Elaine McDonald. "I Dear Juniors and Freshmen, had many good music teachers Welcome back to Longwood! and a lot of experience in choir We hope that this semester will and conducting, so music seemed be as busy and as great as last to have been the area I was semester was and that all of you headed toward." will continue to work for your Elaine will soon put that classes and your school. training and experience to Juniors, you only have a year practical use when she leaves for left here at longwood—make it her student teaching assignments your best! The friendships you next week. "I'm scared to death! have made and the ones you will I will be teaching at four schools make will be cherished ones. I>et in Lynchburg—two at the your red and white spirit shine! elementary level and two junior Freshmen, good luck with your highs. I'll just make the best of Freshman Production. These it." memories will be ones A native of Tampa, Florida, remembered for many years. Elaine plans to make the best of Show your red and white love In her future also. "I have two options to follow. I would like to (Continued on Page 8) either find a good teaching job, preferably at a high school, or |t|;i'S//.Liw attend graduate school if I can BEHI1 receive a scholarship. I will take IN olHlU WORDS... whichever opportunity that YA KNOW WHAT THIS IS*. AH, LOOK AT THAT THE" I HIS IS A I'lHH'-i "AY arises first." FIRST lilt, SNOW of THt Y<>: iHI r/mn t foA i.o/1/lurtM*;, W/i/t AJAIOM Elaine has been busy during <y»y /o CO* ' i4M». IN All MH tiiortV, fOA nail, ITS Nitther four years here at I-ongwood. ffiUIC*!** IN THAI IkAVTIUH She is a member of Sigma Alpha yHlTk r>fl"/ UU/tOvl A CMC. Iota, the women's music honorary and of the Music Educators National Conference lUfl . (MENC). She has been the r. r.»-o president of the Camarata o o • Singers and Vice-President of > «> Concert Choir. As Vice-President of Geist, she was in charge of the I' Biergarten, cake, and food during this past Oktoberfest. T^"TZ~ "Of everything I'll miss when I graduate, I will miss Geist and SAI the most—those people have helped keep me sane. But most importantly, I'll miss the friends I've made and gotten close to." When asked her feelings about Tolerance and respect are hard to come by when we have to contend with I>ongwood and the problems we have faced in the past few years, people who insist on criticizing others while they themselves refuse to contribute Elaine was silent for a moment before responding. "I'm happy to to society in a beneficial way. This semester represents a new year full of opsee more student awareness of the politics of administrative portunities to test your potential in working with other people and to recognize problems. Students can state their opinions to a certain personal abilities you never knew existed. There wouldn't be space available to extent—that's a recent change. list all the self-growth and understanding which would be your benefits from For the most part, the faculty take a sincere interest in the pushing yourself into that position of "involvement". students. That is one of the reasons I chose to come to As American Students, we should be especially aware of communication and Ix)ngwood." "If I were asked to give advice the unity between people as we are grateful for the return of our 52 hostages. to another student or freshman, I would say get a well-rounded, Hopefully, our new President will make an even greater effort to keep our open-minded education. country safe from such inhumaneness. This situation verifies the idea that we Education makes you a better person—gives you more can never be sure what will happen to us. We should take advantage of our understanding—and increases your self-awareness." chances because they might not always be as easily obtained.
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Residence Hall Life Survey Responses By DOUGLAS STROBEL Last semester the Residence Hall Life staff conducted a survey to determine the effectiveness of the residence staff and their ability to deal with student concerns. While only approximately half of the student body completed the application, those who did respond were
positive in their attitudes toward the residence hall program. The purpose of the evaluation was three-fold. First, it gave students an opportunity to voice their support of, or concerns with, the residence hall staff. Second, students were given a chance to indicate their dissatisfaction with existing
rules, regulations, or staff system was given an administrative policy. Third, the average or above average rating information and statistics throughout the survey. The compiled may be used by Resident Assistants were concerned committees or considered both helpful and organizations in their future available in dealing with their recommendations or policy respective floors on campus. formation. Area Coordinator Elaine Jones In general, the survey had very stated that the Residence Hall positive results. The residence program has come a long way in making each hall a small community where people can develop friendships with their neighbors. The response concerning the RA's this year differed markedly from last year's evaluation. It was apparent that last year some students did not take the evaluation seriously; many of the comments made consisted of sarcastic answers or personal attacks on individual RA's, which did not lead to a constructive evaluation of the Residence Hall program. However, this year, responses were more favorable and constructive than those last year. For example, students were
Zeta Tau Alpha celebrates Longwood's first snow.
Backgammon
By NEIL SAWYER
THE LONGWOOD COLLEGE 1980-1981 ATHLETIC BUDGET
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Genera] Personnel Operational budget for Women's Athletics Operational budget for Men's Athletics Scholarships for Women's Athletics Scholarships for Men's Athletics Operational budget for Athletic Training Operational budget for Cheerleaders Operational budget for Sports Information
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By JODI KERSEY January 21st and 22nd, sixteen students challenged each other in Backgammon. The tournament was part of a program conducted by the Student Union called InterSchool Council of Student Activities. (ISCSA). The purpose of this program is to plan activities for students at the small colleges in southwest Va. instead of constantly using professional entertainment. The schools involved in this alternative—activity project are: Hollins, Hampden-Sydney, Longwood, Lynchburg, Mary Baldwin, Randolph-Macon Women's College, Sweet Briar, VMI and Washington and Lee.
Student Union members attend meetings with the other schools and coordinate activities for the year. Longwood representatives include the director of Student Union, LB. Dent, chairman, Jerry Richman and vicechairman, Melissa Sager. Many of the activities are organized with the help of I.A.A., under the direction of Carolyn Callaway, as was this Backgammon Tournament. The four winners from the tournament are: Cheryl Beausoleil, Ken Gebbie, Jeff Sledjeski and Kim Staples. These four will go to Hollins College today to continue the competition. The final winners will receive a trophy and prizes.
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asked about their responsibilities as a student on the hall. A large number of students feel that they have a responsibility in curtailing vandalism on their halls. Also, many students said that they feel some responsibility for upholding the rules and regulations of the college. Students responded favorably to questions concerning adequate avenues of communication to vent their concerns or problems to the Residence Hall staff. The dormitory staffs were found to be cooperative and ready to help any individual with a problem. The survey answers in some areas were significantly different from dorm to dorm. It must be remembered that all dorms are not alike at longwood; each dorm has its own personality and its own outlook on rules and regulations at the school. One disappointing aspect of the survey was the high amount of student apathy. Only 47 per cent of the resident population turned (Continuedon Page 8)
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SPORTS Gymnasts Down East Stroudesburg By LISA SPENCER Saturday's gymnastics meet, which pitted Longwood against East Stroudsburg, was the most exciting one of the season for the team for several reasons. First, the lady Lancer gymnasts outdid themselves again, winning every event and defeating East Stroudsburg 126.65 to 119.35. This was the highest team score for Longwood this year. Second, and the most exciting for the gymnasts, was a visit from Broadway, television, and screen star Celeste Holm. The actress and her husband, friends of Longwood coach Ruth Budd, made a special trip from New
York to watch the meet. "Her coming down really psyched everyone up," stated Budd. "We had a super meet." It looks as if Kathy Idelson may be on her way to another AilAmerican title this year. The junior stand-out was named an Ail-American her freshman year when she placed seventh in the national competition. She is off to another excellent start this season, capturing her fourth allaround title in five meets. Her total score of 32.45 was her highest this season. Kathy also scored a career-high 8.65 to win the floor exercise event. Another first in vaulting, a second in bars
(tie with Sharon Pillow), and a third in the beam completed her accomplishments in the meet. Several other Longwood gymnasts also turned in steady performances. Aside from her second place tie on bars, Sharon totalled up second places in allaround, floor, and vaulting, and a fourth place on beam. Freshman Monica Chandler took first place honors in bars, tied with Kim Pickel for third on floor, and placed fourth in vaulting. Kim also won the balance beam event. The team's next competition will be Friday night in Lancer Hall against long-time rival Radford.
Homesick Longwood Cagers By PUBLIC AFFAIRS Longwood's men's basketball team won five of eight games on its recent two-week road trip to Sharon Pillow, one of Longwood's top gymnasts placed second in Alaska and back, but the 14-6 Lancers still have to visit the all-around against East Stroudsburg. Maryland Eastern Shore Wednesday and Radford Saturday before returning to the friendly confines of Lancer Hall. On February 5 Longwood entertains CIAA member Virginia State for the first game
Kersey Top Player Third Straight Week
By GARY THORNHILL Freshman forward Jerome Kersey, who scored a second basket to give the Lancers a 67-66 victory over Alaska-Anchorage, has been named Longwood College Player of the Week and McDonald's Player of the Week for the third consecutive week. Kersey's selection covers the period of January 16-January 23. Kersey, who was chosen to the All-Tournament team in last week's Pocono Classic, is the first athlete ever to be named lx)ngwood Player of the Week three times in a row. With the lancers down 66-^5 and three seconds remaining, the 6-6 forward sank a 20-foot jumper from the key to give the lancers a 67-66 come-from-behind victory over Alaska-Anchorage. Kersey finished the game with 20 points and 6 rebounds.
The previous night against the same team, he had 24 points and 11 rebounds in a 77-61 defeat. In the opening round game in the Pocono Classic, Kersey scored 26 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in a 66-54 victory over Quinnipiac. In the championship game against East Stroudsburg, he scored 13 points and grabbed 8 rebounds as the Lancers were defeated 54-53. For his performances in the Pocono Classic, Kersey was named to the All-Tournament team. The Clarksville native is the Lancers' leading scorer and rebounder, averaging 16.4 points and 9.3 rebounds per game. He has led the Lancers in scoring and rebounding in his last 5 outings. A Social Work major, Jerome is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman D. Kersey of Clarksville.
ever between the two schools in men's basketball. One-point losses continued to haunt the Lancers in the Pocono Classic Thursday night. Longwood dropped its fourth onepoint loss of the season in the title game as host East Stroudsburg took a 54-53 victory. With the exception of a 77-61 loss to Alaska-Anchorage, which the Lancers avenged the next night 67-66, longwood has lost five
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games by a total of eight points this season. Freshman sensation Jerome Kersey continued his fine play of the past two weeks with 26 points and 13 rebounds in a 66-54 win over Quinnipiac in the first round of the tournament Wednesday night. Kersey, who had 13 points and eight rebounds in Thursday's loss, was named to the AllTournament team, the third time this season that he has been sohonored. Still seeking to start a winning streak, Longwood visits Maryland E. Shore, a team the lancers beat 62-54 in November, Wednesday night and new NCAA Div. II member Radford Saturday night. Maryland E. Shore was a participant in the Pocono Gassic last week, losing to East Stroudsburg 53-46 and Quinnipiac 67-62. The losses dropped the Hawks to 8-9 for the year. Radford and Ixmgwood have played six times over the past four years with the Highlanders holding a 5-1 edge in the series. Coach Joe Davis guided his team to two wins over Ixmgwood in the 1978-79 season, but the two teams did not meet last season when Ixmgwood went 28-3 and Radford 15-13. In the midst of an up and down season, Radford has beaten Div. I George Mason and lost to new Div. II member liberty Baptist 61-60. Craigh Rhew, a 6-5 forward has been Radford's scoring leader. Perhaps the top freshman in the state, Jerome Kersey leads -ongwood in scoring (16.4), rebounding (9.3), shooting percentage '63.1) and blocked shots (22). The 6-6 eager has also collected 48 steals and tops the Lancers in dunks. Playing consistently strong defense, Longwood has ranked among the national leaders in Division II in scoring defense. Currently giving up just 61.8 points per game, the Lancers have given up more than 70 points in only five of their 20 games. Guard Mike McCroey has been the defensive leader with 73 steals while guard Joe Remar leads in assists with 95. McCroey and center Ron Orr have been Longwood's most consistent scorers in addition to Kersey. ^
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SPORTS Golfer Named To National Committee By PUBLIC AFFAIRS Woodlawn native Robin Andrews recently became the first I^ongwood student to be named to a National Sport Committee when she was ■yLARRY SMITH appointed to serve on the AIAW •'Cindy Eckel, a leading scorer and rebounder for the Lady Division II National Golf Committee. This committee, Lancers goes up for two amidst three defenders." which is chaired by Longwood coach Barbara Smith, is the controlling body for all Division WOMEN'S BASKETBALL SCHEDULE II golf. Robin's job will be to tan. 31 H James Madison 7:30 bring the interests and suggestions of all students to the Ftb. 3 H Hampton Institute 7:30 committee for review. 5 7 A WINTHROP INVITATIONAL Robin finished the 1980 season (8 team tournament) in the number one spot on the 10 H George Mason 12 A William I Mary
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Sports Profile By MARK KARL SEGAL If Gus Leal was elected President of the United States he would probably forget to tell you — unless of course Lisa was there. Then she would brag about her boyfriend's accomplishments and abilities with a zeal that Gus could never extend to anyone due to modesty's sake. The easiest information to dredge from his massive portfolio of soccer accomplishments was the vital info on who he is and where he is from, which is very interesting to me. He has lived a rather — shall we say — somewhat of a cosmopolitan life. He was born 23 years ago in Medellin, Colombia. He is one of six boys and today they run from the ages of 6 to 28 years. He came to the U. S. in 1972 and attended Walter Johnson H. S. in Bethesda, Md. He lettered there for two years in soccer. His senior year he made the All-Metro team for the Washington area. After graduation Gus followed his roots back to Colombia — stayed for a few years — and then joined his brother Mario (who also attends l/)ngwood) in Connecticut to teach tennis lessons. In 1979 Gus
stumbled upon Longwood. Last year he held a 2.7 GPA while being voted I»ngwood's most valuable soccer player. Last season he only scored 2 goals because he was playing the halfback position. This season Coach Posipanko moved him up to the center forward position where he managed to boot the ball in the net 16 times in 15 games to be the team's highest scorer with a 1.06 average per game. I would ask, "Gus, what other accomplishments have you earned here?" "I don't think any —" replied Gus in well-spoken English embraced in a thick South American-Spanish accent. "Well, I'll tell you," Lisa would say. "The Philadelphia Fever — you know the professional team — they gave Gus an offer to try out for the indoor season. Oh, and Gus, tell him that last year you made the All-Visa team to represent your region in Virginia." "Well, is that all Lisa - uh, I mean Gus?" "I guess so," Gus would say. "No," Lisa would remember something else. "He made the All
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Longwood team which got the best rating of all Division II teams participating in a national ranking of comparative scores. Based on the average of her five best rounds in the fall season, she was also listed 65th out of over 600 golfers in all three divisions. Robin's average of 75 was only four strokes off first place. Robin's top showings in the fall season included a second place finish in the Division II, Region II Tournament and third place in the VAIAW State Team Tournament. She is expected to lead Longwood in its quest for a national title in the upcoming spring season.
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forum on competitive distance running, training and marathon running. In addition, he will show a very interesting 22 minute film on the 1980 Va. 10 Miler won by New Zealander Rod Dixon and the women's division winner Canadian Jacqueline Gareau, the women's champion of the 1980 Boston Marathon. The Va. 10 Miler is regarded as one of the best races in America. Attracting many international stars such as Frank Shorter, Bill Rogers, Herb Lindsay, Joan Benoit, Grete Waitz and many, many others. This race has been named by Runner's World Magazine as one of the nation's 10 outstanding long distance running events and one of the very best organized. Bill Rogers has called the 10 Miler "the best organized race I've run." Everyone is invited to attend this forum to be held on Thursday, January 29, at 7:00 p.m. in Rm 207, Lancer Hall.
ByPAM UPDIKE With the close of 1980, it is amazing just how much Longwood's IAA program has grown within the time span of one year. The number of participants has almost doubled. At the end of 1979, the number of team participants was approximately 428. and by the end of 1980 a record 852 persons participated in team sports. In the individual participant statistics, 1979 showed only 34 individuals to the 132 people participating in 1980. Because of this great rise in participation, the IAA has had to revise some of their rules and regulations. Ironically, the rise of interest in the IAA does not indicate a rise in the number of IAA workers. There is a severe need for people to help run certain events. At the present time there are only two or three individuals organizing and running approximately 21 events. If the lack of support continues, certain events may have to be cancelled. Petitions are available for the positions of IAA Secretary and IAA President. Petitions are available outside of the Information Office and are due by Wednesday, January 28. Men's Basketball is underway with 23 teams participating and two distinct leagues. Women's Basketball will start on January 28. Team captains should check the IAA Bulletin Board for times and locations of play. Coming events are Foul Shooting and Ping Pong Singles. Foul Shooting Entry Blanks are due January 27. Tho mandatory participants' meeting is January 28 at 6:30 in the IAA room. Ping Pong Singles Entry Blanks are due February 2 with the participants meeting on February 3 at 6:30. Recently the Student Union and the IAA coordinated their efforts and held a Backgammon tournament. The top four winner, are Kim Staples, first; Cheryl Beausoleil. second; Jef Sledjeski, third; and Ken Gebbu fourth. They will competJanuary 31 at Washington and Lee University.
Opponent team from Trenton State this year also, and he was also the most valuable forward on the team this year." Gus did tell me that the team went 9-7 and, "We could have won at least 12 games." "Next year," added Gus, "I think we will have an excellent team. We can make it to the post season tournament if we all have a good attitude." After much talk about family matters between Gus and Lisa, I managed to ask Gus how he felt about this year's 2-1 over H-SC. "I was very happy — especially since I scored 2 goals." That was the one weak spot in his modesty — a victory over H-SC. Over the summer Gus lived in Farmville and played soccer in Charlottesville. He also plays a lot of tennis. He can draw and as Lisa says, "He draws very well." He also likes to dance and likes music. "He likes ping-pong and is very good," brags Lisa, "but he finally found someone here who can beat him." Gus' father played professional tennis. His feet would like to fall into his father's shoes in that respect. "If I get an offer from the pros I will take that," radiates Gus when speaking of the future. "If I don't (get an offer) I would like to finish school." Because Gus is only a sophomore he is not too sure of his future. If he was too sure most people would call him cocky. But most people don't know quiet Gus. But of the folks that do know Gus, most will agree that his smooth manner exemplifies a sturdy, calm personality. Gus' parents, Mr. and Mrs. IAA Swimming Champa — Men's — Sigma Phi Epalloo, Women Israel Leal reside in Vineland, N. — The Nippers J.
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