Special Edition
Welcome Freshmen And Transfers!
THE ROTUNDA VOL. LVII
LONGWOOD COLLEGE, FARMVILLE, VIRGINIA SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 1981
Greenwood Stresses A Sense Of Community
The main objective proposed by Dr. Greenwood for the incoming freshmen class and the total college population is to "develop a sense of community." "We need to provide the student with a positive learning environment," said Dr. Greenwood. One of the first steps Dr. Greenwood took towards this goal was a meeting held with the Resident Assistants for Longwood College. She spoke to them of RA responsibility in maintaining an environment that is conducive for learning. She also spoke of developing a code of student-faculty rights and responsibilities. "We need to be consistent and fair in rules and punishments. We need to establish a sense of community for the students. The faculty, RA's, administration and students should all be tightly interrelated." Dr. Greenwood went on to list a number of improvements she would like to see. Included among these were the possible development of a quality advising system, extending library hours, increasing the computer literacy among the students and "joining together" with the surrounding communities.
French Renovation Completed "Say, will you look at this Anne — these rooms are enormous and look at these closets will you. Hey, are you sure we're in the right place ... why this could be a Holiday Inn. Heck, this could be
the Hiiton." Well, maybe not the Hilton, but close. The girls are talking about Longwood's newly renovated French dorm. The dorm began its face lift in late January when crews of
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Freshman Class Data freshmen graduated in the top third of their class. The entering class of 1981-82 has also received many honors and achievements. There are 78 members of the National Honor Society among the new students. Recipients of a major high school award total 83. Freshmen that were president or office holders of other major organizations in high school includes 69. Beta Club members total in at 39. One final statistic figure concerning the freshmen The freshman class statistics is that 116 students are relatives show that 61 per cent of the of Longwood Alumni.
The Class of 1985 arrived Friday consisting of approximately six hundred students. The number of transfer students totaled 120. According to figures from the Admission office, out of these 720 students, 250 are male. This figure verifies that there is an increase in the number of males attending Ix>ngwood. Seven per cent of the new students on our campus are non-Virginia residents.
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construction workers began demolishing the innards of the ouilding. By February 11, the final floor had been stripped and Mr. Roy Hill, Director of Physical Plant and Mr. Ike Finney, the final nail had been pulled. Resident Inspector for Longwood stand in front of the newly renovated French was ready to be French Dorm. revitalized. "The plan was to convert the dorm, into two and three room suites with baths and a seperate place for studying. This architectural layout actually added space for two more rooms on each floor and the construction team has carried it off without a hitch", said Mr. Roy Hill Director of Physical Plant at Longwood. Other improvements were also added. New light fixtures and a new public address and fire alarm system have been built in. Each room has its own telephone and heat control. Radiator covers and vinyl flooring have also been added to make the rooms attractive and easier to keep clean. Six construction companies bid on the French building contract which was approved as a capital outlay project. The lowest bid was made by the Lewis Bridgeforth Construction Company which undertook the project as general contractor. The architectural firm that Mr. Tom Nanzig, Director of Housing for Longwood, explains the (Continued on Page 4) remodeling to an interested faculty member.
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Sunday, August 23, 1981
Saturday Night Alive Features Grinder Switch
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The first "Saturday Night Alive" will take place at 9:00 p.m. Saturday, August 29th. This lower dining hall concert will feature "Grinder Switch". This five man band includes Austin Pettit as lead guitarist, Rick
Burnett on the drums, Stephen Miller on keyboards and lead vocals, Joe Dan Petty on bass and Dm Lombar as lead and slide guitarist and also a lead vocalist. Averaging over 250 dates a year with only brief stopovers for
recording, Grinder Switch has built a steady following of loyal fans around the country. They've earned a solid reputation for honest, straight forward music that never fails to entertain. Signed by Atlanta-based Robox
Records in early 1981, Grinder Switch began recording Have Band, Will Travel at Quadrafonic Studio in Nashville the day following their sixth consecutive appearance at the Charlie Daniels Volunteer Jam. Though
Outdoor Concert Features Skip Castro Band Skip Castro will be presenting an outdoor concert on Her Field Friday, August 28, from 8:00 pm until midnight. The group originated in Charlottesville, Virginia, where a large musical community has flourished allowing them to live and work among peers in a relaxed atmosphere. The Skip Castro Band is formed by four talented musicians: Danny Beirne (piano, vocals) who has been playing piano since the age of six and writing songs since he was ten. Drawing upon the influences of Ray Charles, I^eon Russell, and The Beatles (among others),
Danny combines an energetic keyboard style and a distinctive voice into a powerful stage presence. Corky Schoonover (drums, vocals) is a twenty-six-year-old drummer who studied with jazz great Alan Dawson in Boston and played country swing in Austin before returning to Charlottesville to form the Skip Castro Band. Bo Randall i guitar, vocals) is a twenty-four-year-old resident of Virginia that propels the Skip Castro Band with his exciting guitar work. Bo is a devotee of
Is ROTC For You? Most of you probably think, no. But you'll never really know until you've tried it. The first four Basic Military Science courses (MS 101, 102, 201) allow you to find out what ROTC is all about and with no obligation to go into the military or to continue in ROTC. These courses are fun and allow you to get out and do things like rappelling, camping, canoeing, firing weapons, and riding in helicopters instead of sitting in class taking notes. Most of you also probably think that the Army is only running through the woods and mud, sleeping in tents or barracks, and dodging bullets. Well, you're wrong! The Army needs
chemists, school teachers, data processors, athletes, business managers, accountants, mathematicians, social workers and more to do what they are trained and educated to do. The Army will also guarantee you a good paying job and give you the supervisory experience and education you need to get the job you want as a college graduate. Is ROTC for you? Find out for yourself. It's not too late to get Military Science 101 added to your class schedule. So sign up for MS 101 or stop by the Military Science Department, third floor, East Ruffner and talk to one of the instructors so you can find out for yourself if ROTC is for you!
'40's swing and Be-bop, particularly the music of Charlie Christian and Charlie Parker. Charlie Pat Pastorfield (bass, vocals) is a twenty-six-year-old bassist from St. Thomas in the U. S. Virgin Islands. In thirteen years of playing, Charlie has gained experience in a wide variety of styles from gospel to rock'n'roll to reggae and calypso. Their unique sound reflects the variety of musical environment in which they have worked — Austin, Texas; The Caribbean;
Boston, Mass.; Connecticut; Washington, D.C.; and New Jersey. The Skip Castro Band's sound ranges from '40's swing and an early '50's rhythm and blues to rock'n'roll of the last ten years and the band's original material. These four performers have worked together in various combinations for years. Their close professional and personal association is obvious in their stage appearance; these guys like playing together — they have a good time.
instantly recognizeable as the Grinder Switch sound, Have Band, Will Travel delivers a more sophisticated approach both vocally and instrumentally than previous albums. This is evidenced by the expanded role of Stephen Miller as one of the lead vocalists. While retaining its power and emotion, his singing style has been polished and more accessible. The group's wide range of influences are well-represented on LP from rockers like "One Hour Into Sunday" and "Bound And Determined", to the bluesy sounding "Real Good Sign", to the country-flavored "Open Road" and to the mysterious, brooding "The Warm Kind", and "Ashes and Stone". Also appearing with Grinder Switch will be the Ray Pittman Band. The cost for Longwood students is 2.50 and 3.50 for guests.
Showcase Gallery Exhibition A traveling exhibition of artwork will be presented at the Showcase Gallery from July 23 until September 9. The exhibition includes the works of students from surrounding colleges and is sponsored by the Inter-School Council for Student Activities. The ISCSA consists of nine small institutions in the area: Hampden-Sydney College, Hollins College, Longwood College, Mary Baldwin College, Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Sweet Briar College, VMI, W and L and Lynchburg College. Steve Knott — Hampden-Sydney — The Conquerors — pencil Nelson Webber — Hampden-Sydney — Friends — photograph H. Benjamin Vincent, Jr. — Hampden-Sydney — Mums — watercolor Betty Miller — Randolph-Macon Women's College — Bird — pencil Ellen Schall — Randolph-Macon Women's College — The Watch — print Susan McMullen — Randolph-Macon Women's College — untitled — oil Stephen Stitt — Sweet Briar College — Landscape — etching-collograph I.ouise Newton — Sweet Briar College — Nude — drawing Nina Brown — Sweet Briar College — untitled — silkscreen Usa Cumbey — Longwood College — Japan, 1959: A Picture Sent Home — etching Patti Pascale — Longwood College — Schematic Movement -acrylic Donald Lamb — Longwood College — Grandpa's Old Mill — opaque watercolor
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From The EditorsFreshmen of Longwood College: You are about to embark on one of the most interesting experiences of your life. For most of you, this will be the first time away from home and loved ones. It will be the first time you have to wake up, without Dad or Mom screaming at you. It will be the first time you will spend long hours studying, not so you can go to the movie this weekend, but for self satisfaction and the feelings of accomplishment that follow an A or a B. In short, freshmen, for the first time in your lives you will be free. With this extra freedom, as I'm sure you've so often been told, comes an equal portion of responsibility. Do not take it lightly. Too many students having traveled your path, let the intoxicating atmosphere of friends and partying allow them to neglect the main purpose of a college, which is to educate, not just socially but also academically. You new students must learn to ration time as you would water in the desert. Time is the most precious commodity you have, and learning to balance the scales properly between social activity and hard work will problably be the most important lesson to learn.
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Upcoming Orientation Events "The strong points of this year's orientation program are the excellent quality of the orientation leaders, colleagues and the student assistants and the great amount of participation by the faculty and administration", said Dallas Bradbury, chairman of Orientation. There will be many more important steps until the completion of orientation after today. Tomorrow, a talk is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. entitled "How to
Succeed in College". "This Code Signing featuring Dr. lecture is a very innovative idea',' James Helms as speaker. continued Dallas, who feels that Honor Code Signing deals with this lecture that will be given by Dr. Jenning Cox and Ms. Niki student honor, concluded Dallas, Fallis will be helpful to the who believes "that honor is something within each of us to incoming freshmen. discover and the signing of the Tuesday will bring two more code is important to every events which are considered student in his or her own way". essential parts of the orientation The orientation program will program. These are the Student conclude on Tuesday night in the Government Program organized Gold Room with the Blue and by Sharon Harrup and the Honor White Sing.
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Orientation Schedule Monday, August 24 7:00 a a. - 8:00 a.m.
Breakfast
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New Student Picnic (Faculty and Staff invited)
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Color Class Skits (Huaorous Scenes of college life)
Longwood House
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Iler Cya and Field
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Student Governaent Prograa
Jaraan
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Lunch
Dining Hall
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Class Schedule Distribution and The Dean's Hour
Jaraan
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Departmental Orientation
Designated Areas
5:00 - 6:00 p.a.
Dinner
Dining Hall
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Blue and White Sing (Traditional College Songs)
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Sunday, August 23, 1981
SPORTS
Cal Luther Becomes
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New Coach Longwood College has selected Cal Luther, former Athletic Director and basketball coach at Murray State (KY) College, as head coach of its NCAA Division II men's basketball program, incoming Ixmgwood President Dr. Janet Greenwood announced earlier this year. A man with a national reputation as a college basketball coach, Luther has compiled a record of 295-184 during his 20 years of college coaching. Athletic Director at Murray State from 1967 to 1978, Luther coached at DePauw University 1954-58 and at Murray State 195874, recording a string of 14 consecutive winning seasons. A native of Valdosta, Georgia, Luther has kept his hand in coaching in recent years by working with international level basketball in Puerto Rico and Venezuela and by scouting for several National Basketball Association teams. Honored four times as "Coach of the Year", Luther received these plaudits in the Indiana Collegiate Conference (1957) and three times in the Ohio Valley Conference (1964, 1969, 1971). During a 10-year period from 1964 to 1974 Luther's Murray State teams won three Ohio Valley Conference championships, played in two NCAA Regional Tournaments and finished first or second in the conference seven of the 10 years. Cal Luther plans to emphasize in-state players in recruiting and in-state teams in scheduling. Recruiting and scheduling were two of the topics the new Lancer coach touched on at his first press conference in lancer Hall after being appointed coach. "Our first area of interest in recruiting will be Virginia," said Luther. "We know there are
some fine student-athletes in the state and we plan to pursue them." The coach indicated that Ixmgwood has already received verbal committments from two student-athletes, including one Virginia eager who stands 6-8. "In terms of scheduling, one of our first goals will be to strengthen our schedule and play as many of the quality Division II teams in Virginia as well as some Division I's," the coach continued. Luther mentioned that he would like to play neighboring Hampden-Sydney and perennial Division II powers RandolphMacon and Virginia Union among others. "I want to stress that we are committed to building a quality basketball program here, and one that reflects the student body and strong traditions of Longwood College," he said. "Dr. Greenwood (incoming Longwood President Dr. Janet Greenwood) and the Board of Visitors have indicated that they want a quality program at Longwood, and we want to move in that direction." "A lot of you are probablywondering why I'm getting back into coaching after seven years of being away from it," said Luther. "I love coaching and I never intended to stay out of it. I continued to work with the program at Murray State after I became full-time Athletic Director in 1974 and I've worked with international basketball and several professional basketball teams in recent years." Luther spoke highly of Martin Schoepfer, Ixmgwood assistant coach the past two years who will remain with the Lancer program as assistant coach. "I'm fortunate to have a person with Martin Schoepfer's ability as assistant coach," said Luther. "He deserves a lot of credit for
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he has done with recruiting. I look forward to working with him in the future." Concerning his coaching philosophy, Luther said he likes to have teams which feature quickness. "I have had quick teams in the past and I believe in pressure defense," he said. "I also like to emphasize the fast break. I've been in coaching long enough to know that you have to adapt your style to the talent you have, but I like to most of my adapting to players who have quickness and speed." Luther, who will begin his duties full-time July 1, said his first priority would be to acquaint himself with the high school coaches and players in Virginia. "I plan on attending as many clinics as possible and visiting as many high schools as I can when I begin work in July. I'm very, very pleased to be here at Longwood and to be back in coaching."
1981 SOCCER SCHEDULE Sept. 6 11 12
At Lynchburg VCU LYNCHBURG Lynchburg RICHMOND (2) At James Madison (2) LYNCHBURG At Virginia (2)
Catawba College Ixmgwood College Invitational Soccer Tournament Trenton State vs VA Common. Univ. Ixmgwood College vs. Univ. of Richmond • Consolation Game • Championship Game North Carolina Wesleyan College Virginia Commonwealth University Maryville College Roanoke College Lynchburg College
1981-82 FALL WOMEN'S GOLF TEAM SCHEDULE 9-17,18,19 9-21, 22 9-25, 26 10-2, 3 10-10,11 10-22, 23, 24 10-30, 31,11-1 11-4, 5
Fifth Longwood Fall Invitational Appalachian State Invitational Mary Baldwin Invitational James Madison Invitational Duke Invitational State — VAIAW Open and Team Tar Heel Invitational Region II AIAW Championship
Ixmgwood Boone, NC Staunton Harrisonburg Durham, NC Charlottesville Chapel Hill, NC Williamsburg
French Renovation Completed (Continued from Page 1) designed the floor plan was Cross Rhodes Company. The estimated cost for the entire project was set at roughly $629,900. Mr. Hill said that the final cost fell easily within that margin, even considering the estimated cost for completion of the first floor which remains unfinished. Mr. I. Finney, Resident Inspector for Longwood College, said that when the idea was first initialed in 1972, the cost was a little over 250,000, but with staggering inflation and quadrupling interest rates, the price soon jumped way past that mark.
The completion date for second and third floors French was August 30 with the final completion date for first floor somewhere in the near future. French dorm will be housing 81 freshman females with the first floor being reserved for counseling offices, resident assistants ano> a kitchen and study area. Mr. Tom Nanzig, director of Housing, guided members of the Longwood faculty and administration through the newly renovated dorm on the morning of August 20. Commenting on the renovation, Mr. Hill concluded "This is the nicest dorm on campus".
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