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Exhibit To Feature The Ordinary By JEFF ABERNATHY IiOngwood professor Marilyn Simpson-Johnson and 1980 LC graduate Lynne Swann are working together on a project which will celebrate the ordinary in Prince Edward County. The project will feature the women of Prince Edward County from Depression times to the present, but its focus will not be on the more affluent women of Prince Edward. The project will study "the ordinary rather than the extraordinary," according to Simpson-Johnson, the originator of the project. Mrs. Simpson-Johnson, an assistant professor of social work, will coordinate the project's three phases. In the first phase, recordings will be made of selected members of the community for permanent history of Prince Edward County. The women will be selected for their contributions to the community on the basis of family life, religious and civic involvement, work history and education. The second phase of the project will be an exhibit entitled "Feminist Self Expression: A Portrait of Private Lives in Prince Edward County". The exhibit will consist of photographs and artifacts from women and women's groups throughout the county. Lynne Swann will coordinate the effort as part of her work towards a master's degree at Virginia Commonwealth University. The
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final collection will be catalogued and presented at the Wynne Building this fall. The culmination of SimpsonJohnson's project will be a series of presentations on WFLO by humanities scholars. The scholars will interpret the value of the project as a whole and address the universality of the exhibition. "The ordinary person really forms the backbone of most American cities," SimpsonJohnson noted in an interview last week, "but these are the women who perceive their lives as being unexciting and uninteresting. We hope that this project will enable these people to see that they have made a real contribution to society." The project is supported by a $6,300 grant from the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities and Public Policy and tying in with the Virginia Women's Cultural History exhibit which will tour the state later this year. Numerous Iiongwood faculty will be assisting SimpsonJohnson on the project, and she sees the effort as an opportunity for assisting the Prince Edward community as a whole. "It is an excellent opportunity for longwood College to become involved in a project which goes out to the community. The College usually caters to the educated elite. Here is a project which goes and celebrates the people who are the unsung heroes of Prince Edward County."
VASA Forum By W. W. EDWARDS A feeling of vitality and optimism pervaded the 1984 Virginia Student Association Forum which was held in Fredericksburg, Va. on March 30-31. Throughout the two-day gathering, which was filled with seminars and talks by prominent, legislators and state government personnel, the student leaders present consistently displayed a "can-do" attitude and a sense of accomplishment about the work of VASA. VASA is a nonprofit group that contains representatives from institutions of higher learning from across the state, forming the organization's General Council. This council directs the programs of VASA and also elects an Executive Committee, which performs most of the nutsand-bolts work of the group. VASA has been very active in the
General Assembly as a lobbying group for student interests, and have lobbied on such issues as financial aid, voting laws affecting students, and opposition to the raising of the legal minimum drinking age. The forum drew over 100 representatives from colleges and universities in Virginia, and also many members of the State government who spoke and sat on panel discussions. The panel discussions were very informative and covered such diverse topics as "Students and the Media," "Students and the Board of Visitors," and "methods of Voter Registration." Credibility was added to these panels by the presence of people like Susan Fitz-Hugh, head of the State Board of Elections (on the Voter Registration discussion), and Ray Ashworth of the Virginia Highway Users Association and Barbara Bolton of the Virginia
Nurses Association who both spoke on the topic of lobbying techniques. State Senator Richard Sasslaw headed up the impressive group of guest speakers that addressed the forum on matters dealing with Virginia's education system. Former state legislator Wyatt Durette spoke on Saturday morning and was followed by Virginia's Secretary of Education John Casteen. While all three speakers were generally optimistic about the direction of education in Virginia, they all expressed the same ideas about one of the main problems in Virginia's school system; the lack of money. The forum ended with a general session in which the new Executive Committee was announced (the vote had been taken earlier in the morning). (Continued on Page 3)
State Secretary of Education John Casteen confers with student delegates at Fredericksburg VASA Forum.
Gene Cotton To Appear At Longwood
Gene Cotton will be In the Gold Room Thursday, April 12.
The Longwood College Student Union will present Gene Cotton concert on Thursday, April 12, at 8 p.m. in the Gold Room, Lankford Building. Cotton also will give an informal lecture on "The Music Business" at 1 p.m. on Thursday in Wygal Auditorium. Both the lecture and the concert are open to the public free of charge. A native of Ohio, Cotton grew up in Columbus, one of nine children. He attended Ohio State University and then began his
musical career playing small clubs and colleges in the MidWest. He has recorded seven albums and has had numerous hit singles over the past few years. He has appeared on Midnight Special, Dick Clark's American Bandstand, Merv Griffin, Dinah Shore, Mike Douglas, and several TV specials. In 1979, he was voted one of the three top male vocalists by Cashbox Magazine. Cotton's first Top 10 hit was "You Got Me Running," released
in 1975. Other hits were "Before My Heart Finds Out," "You're A Part of Me" (with Kim Carnes), and "Like A Sunday in Salem." His latest album is ECLIPSE OF THE BLUE MOON. There were two chart singles from the album - "Bern" Here With You Tonight" and "If I Could Get You." Cotton has a heavy touring schedule in this country and abroad. He has played at colleges and universities throughout the U. S.
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There was three of us, counting Lancelot — Lancelot doesn't really count though cause he's an Irish setter — but I'll put him in anyways cause he's a damned sight better than some of the folks around here. So there was three of us — me. Lance and Ray. Ray's a buddy of mine, known him a few years — good friend too, but well, you know— he's got a little problem with liquor and stuff. But he's an allright guy — just keep him away from the bottle. So the bunch of us is walking out towards the haunted house — ya know — just casual like. I'll admit we were a little messed up. Not bad. Just . . . well, no matter — we were holding our own. 'Cept for Rusty. Damn dog kep trippin' us up. Couldn't walk straight. Lemme tell ya something — it does no good to waste good drugs on a dog. Ain't worth it — he won't do nothin' but walk round in circles and confound the hell outta ya. But we kept kicking him and he got the message. The dog ain't stupid normally — just ya shouldn't... well. .. you know what I mean. So we're walkin out there, right? The three of us lookin' all wide-eyed like and Ray's talkin up a storm — something about Reagan — and you know Ray. If ya don't convince him to shut the hell up right off, hell, he'll go on all night. So I shoved that bottle of Taylor's in his hand and he took a long swallow. "Let me tell ya" he tells me, "there's nothing worse than having a damned conservative in the White House in times like these. Especially with us here in Farmville. I didn't want to, but I had to find out what he was trying to get at. "Why's that, Ray?" "Well, it's like this. We're here locked in this place for two more years, waiting to get a piece of paper that won't do us a damn bit of good by the time we get it." "And I suppose that's Reagan's fault?" I had to know. "Course not," he answered. "Can't blame all of that on Reagan. I mean, he didn't send us here. Robb's got a lot to do with it." "So Reagan and Robb are both against us?" "No. Not exactly. A lot of it's our own fault, ya know. A school like Longwood tends to get overlooked sometimes when it comes down to government action. If we don't let 'em know... " "So we get overlooked by a lot of people, Ray." "Right. But just now when we've got all this talk about record enrollment and stuff — just when things
are starting to happen — BAM — and there you have it." "And just what was the BAM? "Well Reagan cuts our student aid even further. Robb cuts our faculty. We're being double-teamed by opposing teams and the only thing our record number of students are worried about is the date and time of the next mixer." "C'mon Ray. I can believe Reagan and Robb are cutting our future out from under us. But you're saying it's our own fault?" "Well, what do you think?" "I think I need that bottle." "That's just what I'm talking about. You're already brainwashed. What do you think everybody else's answer is to the hassles of working for a good education? I need a beer. I need a beer. The only thing you can do to get people out of bed nowadays is to offer them a damn beer. Whatever happened to the marches, the demonstrations... "I gotcha. Join the Peace Corps, love not war, right?" "Yeah. Where HAVE all the good times gone? Nobody cares. There ain't a respectable liberal on this campus." "Now c'mon Ray." "There's not! Cause if there was we wouldn't be standing for this. No way. Supposed to be a demonstration against Reagan's policies in D. C. last month for all the college students across the nation. You want to know how many showed up?" "Not really, Ray..." "Three-hundred and fifty. That's how many. Three hundred and fifty. Damn near total apathy." "Well, what can ya do, Ray. We can't change the world." "We used to think we could. But now all that's been pushed back. I don't know. Maybe some good downhome liberalism will manage to work its way back. Just then Lancelot came running up from behind us. Barking and howlin so loud it scared the hell out of both of us. Jumped up on Ray and knocked him down. I was laughing so hard I fell down right next to him with Lancelot jumping up and down between us. "Shit. Hey, Ray?'' "What?" "You all right?" "Damn Dog." "Don't make 'em like they used to, huh?" "Yeah..." "Ray?" "What?" "You wanta pass that bottle?" MJA
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COMMENTS To The Editor: In the televised discussion following "The Day After," Henry Kissinger and Robert McNamara stressed the need of introducing greater stability between the U. S. and the USSR. Specificially, they referred to offensive capabilities. One negotiating limitation or response will undoubtedly be abolition of multiple warheaded escalation in the capability and missiles which increase the numbers of cruise mssiles which temptation to attempt a first are not threatened by BMDs. strike. At present the chances of Costly new defensive systems reaching such an agreement will then be proposed to counter appear remote. Instead, cruise missiles if they are not, in President Reagan has turn, subjected to negotiated compounded the problem with his limitation. proposal to deploy a space-based In sum, BMD will increase the Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD). enormous national debt, the According to Mr. Reagan such a instability among strategic system would increase security forces, and the risk of nuclear by blunting the destructive war. We feel strongly that neither potential of a Soviet first-strike. the present nor future The truth is quite the contrary. administrations should embark A defensive system can only upon actions or policies to increase instability by develop BMD. Specificially the encouraging a first strike. Anti-Ballistic Missile (ABM) Example: In the absence of treaty should be strengthened BMDs, one side launches a through negotiation, not preemptive first strike reducing abrogated. Moreover, our the opponent's forces to 1000 country and the Soviet Union warheads with which to retaliate. together must contain the With an operational BMD development of anti-satellite (assuming 95 percent reliability), weaponry, the technological the number of retaliatory cornerstone of BMD warheads might be reduced to 50. development. If both sides have operational Matthew J. Lambert, III, M.D. BMDs, the temptation to strike Local President first could become irresistable Bennett A. Alford, M.D. during heightened tensions. In Lowell Brown, M.D. addition, BMDs will increase the Elsa P. Paulsen, M.D. likelihood of a policy of "launch Robert C.Wesley, Jr., M.D. on warning" upon suspicion of For further information, please being under attack. One side contact: might decide to accept 50 nuclear Matthew J. Lambert, detonations in response to Local President, initiating a first strike, despite 1820 Fendall Avenue, international scientific recogCharlottesville, Va. 22901 nition that even "limited" nu(804) 296-8850 or clear war may irrevocably dis(804) 979-0327 rupt the planet's biosphere. The cost of a BMD will transform the idealized vision of Dear Editor: the "High Frontier" into an The irony that the Rotunda has economic quagmire of disastrous twice chosen to ignore a major proportions. No BMD will ever literary event on campus is possess absolute reliability. paralleled only by the irony that Moreover, the predictable these events, the awarding of the exaggerated response of each Dos Passos Prize for Literature side to BMDs will be to increase and the Longwood Literary
Fund. For sixteen dollars a month, we are able to help feed and adequately clothe a needy youngster in Bolivia. The child's name is Locio Condori Opi. "We call him Opie." Opie is just six years old, and already his future is bleak. Of Festival, were planned by mobilized in the defense of their Indian peasant descent, he lives individuals who are members of country and cannot participate in with his family in a small adobe, the Publications Board and who the December-February coffee thatched, hut in an undeveloped, fought to save the Rotunda. Why harvest this year. rural area. Opie's dad is a That is why I have chosen to farmer, but cannot supply did they bother? respond to Nicaragua's call for enough for him to eat because of Both of the visiting writers international work brigades to poor land and a harsh climate. He enjoy great student followings on their respective college ensure a successful coffee raises I Jamas for wool and a few sheep. Opie's usual diet campuses, UNC at Chapel Hill harvest this year. In the United States, the consists of only potatoes and and the University of Alabama at National Network in Solidarity soup. He receives only one-half Tuscaloosa. It is unfortunate that with the Nicaraguan People the normal nutrition Longwood students were not (NNSNP) is working to requirements needed for proper afforded in-depth information coordinate volunteer growth. Thus, he is very about these writers of fiction so participation. U. S. citizens have susceptible to disease. His mom that they, too, could have chosen a particular role in this harvest, makes all his clothes and cares to take advantage of an because if it were not for our for him in the best manner with opportunity to hear two talented government's open attempts to her limited resources. contemporary novelists, Doris overthrow the government of The Brothers of Sigma Phi Betts and Allen Wier, read from Nicaragua, the Nicaraguans Epsilon are doing this in addition their works. would be free to develop their to maintaining their "BigThat the media of the written own political life and their own Brother" Program. We are word on Longwood Campus is so economy in peace. considering holding of a mixer to unconcerned with the medium is By participating in the bring in funds to further expand sad. volunteer coffee harvest, I hope this project and we hope that A disgusted alumna, to show that as an American others might consider sponsoring A. W. Frank citizen, I stand with the people of a child through this worthwhile Nicaragua in their moment of program. need and that I oppose the Jim W. Waterfield policies of the Reagan Corresponding Secretary Dear Editor: Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity administration. I urge others to The situation in Nicaragua is 241 Frazer, Box 1201 support and write to NNSNP for extremely critical at this time. further information on how to The Nicaraguan economy which VASA help the people of Nicaragua and depends heavily on only a few to make donations. Their address agricultural exports has been Fo rum is: NNSNP, 2025 "I" Street NW, under increasing attack from (Continued from Page 1) Suite 402, Washington, DC, 20006. CIA-backed counterrevolutionThe time has come to give aries. Several hundred million The new president, taking the Central America back to its place of Eric Ferguson dollars worth of damage has people! already resulted from attacks (University of Virginia), is Allen Sincerely, Jones (Univ. of Richmond I, who such as the one against the vital David L. Wiltsie, promised more communication oil storage facilities at the port of 1800 Market St., No. 7, and increased activity for the 84Corinto last October. San Francisco, CA, 94102 85 term of his office. Nicaragua needs a successful coffee harvest to be able to The VASA forum for 1984 was purchase basic food stuffs, constructive and a positive To the Editor: medicines, spare parts for The Brothers of Sigma Phi Ep- experience for all concerned, and industry and transportation, and silon, as part of their quest for definitely set the tone for more oil. Because of the urgent community service, have decided gains to be made on behalf of political and military situation, to sponsor a child in conjunction Virginia's student population many Nicaraguans have been with the Christian Children's within the next year.
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HAPPENINGS Grassroots Education American education is launched upon a magnificent renaissance after 20 years of nearly unbroken decline, reports U. S. Secretary of Education T. H. Bell. That is the thrust of an article the Secretary will have published in the April issue of the Phi Delta Kappan, journal of Phi Beta Kappa, an organization of professional educators. "The grassroots reform movement that took the country by storm last year will become firmly established in our educational system this year," the Secretary said. In his article, titled "American Education at a Crossroads," Secretary Bell credits the beginning of a renewed national commitment to improving education to the Reagan Administration's successful effort to combine some 29 categorical education programs into one block grant, thus giving state and local governments "more authority to set their own priorities and to direct Federal assistance to areas of greatest need." The Secretary adds, "The Education Department's efforts to eliminate paperwork have lightened the regulatory burden faced by local school officials and saved the U. S. taxpayers approximately $1 billion per year." 'The release (April, 1983) of A Nation at Risk: The Imperative for Educational Reform, the landmark report of the National Commission on Excellence in Education, appears to have been the firebrand that ignited the national campaign for educational improvement," Secretary Bell states. The National Forum for Excellence in Education, held last December in Indianapolis, "provided an arena for invigorating and productive discussions of the tangible steps being taken across the U. S. to improve schools," he said. Now, according to the
Secretary, college entrance examination scores are beginning to climb, and there is renewed dedication to improving education on the part of state governments, school boards, teachers, and community leaders. Dr. Bell lays out priorities and goals for American education and puts a five-year time limit on them. Among the priorities are: f Every student must be given the opportunity to achieve the highest possible level of literacy. • All students should master, within their limits, the basic elements of mathematics. • Schools must instruct students in the preservation of the American system of government. His goals include the "five new basics" of English, mathematics, science, social studies, and onehalf year of computer science as requirements of all high school students in the country, an increase in the scholastic aptitude test scores, a decrease in the high school drop-out rate to ten percent, and better teacher
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Dr. Bell also cites the importance of improved teacher training, tougher school curricula, more teacher professionalism and higher college entrance requirements. Ane he also reminds the reader of the President's commitment, and his own, to tuition tax credits so that parents will have the right to send their children to schools of their choice. "The home is the first school," writes the Secretary. "Parents are a child's first teacher. Parents should reinforce the lessons their children learn in school." Dr. Bell also suggests that parents share their views on education with school officials. The Reagan Administration, the Secretary states, will continue to recognize excellence in education through special recognition of schools and individual academic achievement. The Secretary said that motivation, leadership, and a strong commitment are keys to the achievement of excellence.
Hedda Gabler By JERRY DAGENHART Henrik Ibsen's drama Hedda Gabler, is in its final week of rehearsal. The play is being produced by the Longwood Players and is under the direction of Patton Lockwood. Hedda Gabler will open Tuesday, April 17, and run through Friday, April 20. The title role of Hedda will be portrayed by Junior Connie Watkins. Connie is no stranger to the Jarman stage. She was last seen in Gypsy and she was also in last semester's production of The Imaginary Invalid. Connie also brings to the play a wealth of experience from her junior college productions performed at Southern Seminary. Although Hedda is probably Connie's most challenging role to date, her progress in rehearsal gives great promise that it will be her best performance yet. Supporting Connie are: Ton y Russo in the role of Jurgen — her bookworm husband, Vince Decker as appraiser Brack — an interloping friend of the family, Jeff Abernathy as Ejlert Ixjvborg — Hedda's old flame, Alyssa
HENRIK IBSEN Abbey as Thea Elvested — Hedda's school day rival, Donna Baldwin as Jula Tessman Jurgen's old maid aunt, and completing the cast is Jenny Johnson as Berta — Hedda's maid. Behind the scenes supporting the cast is a very hard-working array of crews who are diligently creating the technical aspects for Hedda Gabler. All of the crews are under the direction of Technical Director A. Moffet Evans. Curtain time is 8:00 p.m., general admission is $3.00 and all Longwood students will be admitted free with college ID.
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What Are You Doing Here? By BILL MOORE Student Development Educator Have you ever stopped to think what you're doing in college? Sure, you say — I'm taking a few classes, going to some parties, uh, you know, having a good time. Yes, but what are you doing here? Hey, it's not important; I've got to experience the present, the future will take care of itself. Would you say that? Perhaps not; but I see a lot of people who seem to be acting on those assumptions, and I'd like to explore an alternative: we shape the future by what we do in the present, and in clarifying our present we can improve our future. Let me explain. A number of times I have talked to graduating seniors and heard the line, I haven't done much of anything, how can I write any kind of resume? They know that they took some classes, and yes, by golly, they will have a degree in whatever, but they are stumped when asked about their skills what they've learned in four years of "higher education". Most students are not accustomed to thinking in terms of building skills; it is much more common to only think of college as a place where KNOWLEDGE is driven-infused into your brain.
Certainly that element is there, and not to be denied. Yet through your experiences both in and out of class you are developing a set of skills which will prove useful in the "real world". I'm not talking about specific job skills, either; those skills are almost always taught on-the-job and not before. I'm talking about basic functional skills which are necessary for most jobs — the ability to think, to raise questions about issues and problems, to communicate both in written and oral form, to relate to people. These are the skills, believe it or not, that can be the difference between getting or not getting the job you want, that can determine how satisfied you are with your job and how long you stay there. And you can gain these skills in a variety of ways in your years in college. Which brings me back to my original point — if you do not think about what you're doing in the present, then you are missing an opportunity to fully benefit from your college experience and construct the resume you'll write when you graduate. So take some time to think about what your classes mean, and what skills you are building. Just in case somebody asks you, what are you doing here?
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Survey Reveals Freshmen Views 76% of men, 27% of women say that "sex is ok if the two people really like each other/' By JEFF ABERNATHY In a survey of 353 freshmen at the beginning of the fall semester, Student Development Educator Bill Moore found that Longwood freshmen are "more conservative" than college freshmen nationally, they had lower academic expectations, and 52 percent listed Longwood as their first choice as opposed to 70 percent nationally. They also, however, placed being "very well off financially" 11 percent lower than did freshmen nationally (59 percent-70 percent) and showed higher expectations of receiving a bachelor's degree. The survey was based on Alexander Astin's 1983-84 Cooperative Research Program. A partial listing of the survey results follows: Political Viewpoints: — 45 percent of freshmen males believe that "military spending should be increased" as opposed to 40 percent nationally; 40 percent of the
women agreed. — 62 percent of all freshmen surveyed believe that abortion should remain legalized (55 percent nationally).
better in high school (65 percent women, 40 percent men): 19 percent expecte to get a 'B' or better in college; 51 percent have educational plans beyond a bachelor's degree; 19 percent expect to transfer; — expected to live in a coed
24% of Longwood freshmen expect to marry within a year after College. — 59 percent of men, 40 percent of women believe that there "should be laws prohibiting homosexual relationships." Academics: — 46 percent of women decided on Longwood in the fall of their senior year (32 percent decided in the spring). — 58 percent of men decided on Longwood in the spring of their senior year (24 percent in fall). — 15 percent of males came to Longwood because "athletic department recruited me" (4 percent females). — While 58 percent reported a 'B' average or
dorm at twice the national rate. Miscellaneous: — 45 percent of men believe that student publications should be cleared by college officials. — 76 percent of men, 27 percent of women say that "sex is OK if the two people really like each other." — 74 percent cited one of their life objectives being to raise a family as opposed to 65 percent nationally. — 24 percent expect to marry within a year of college.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (CPS) National student leaders tried to stage a massive show of student opposition to proposed federal financial aid cuts last week, but not many student showed up. About 300 students rallied outside the Capitol March 26 to register their protest of President Reagan's proposed aid budget. If the budget passes it would translate into about 900,000 fewer loans and grants during the 198485 school year. The event, part of the annual National Student Lobby Action Day, drew about 2,000 students last March, and about 4,500 in March, 1982. As recently as the end of February, event organizer Kathy Ozer told College Press Service
she hoped some 7,000 students would participate this year. "The numbers weren't as important as the information the students brought," she asserts. The effort, which included talking to legislators before the rally, "was one of the most effective we've ever had." lobbying, not the rally, was the major order of the day, Ozer says, and students patrolling the Capitol's halls wearing "Education Cuts Never Heal" buttons did get to speak to many legislators and legislators' staff members. The legislative timing, moreover, was fortuitous. Different committees were in the midst of debating the allimportant Higher Education
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Local Student Performs Unusual Internship Voter Registration Valerie Perini has read the personal letters of Jefferson Davis' wife. She has researched the furnishings inside the White House of the Confederacy. In short, she is familiar with the Confederacy's First Family, their home and their private life. Not bad for someone who grew up in New York City and, until recently, "had no overwhelming interest in the Civil War." Ms. Perini, of Farmville, is a senior anthropology major at I>ongwood College. Since last spring, she has been involved in an internship program at The Museum of The Confederacy in Richmond. This semester marks the third consecutive semester she has worked part-time for the Museum. She began as an intern last spring, working two days a week for a six-week period, learning the various functions of each division at the Museum. In the fall semester and again this semester, she has been a research assistant one day each week. Valerie is under the direction of Patti I-oughridge, who formerly was curator of education and now is curator of the White House of the Confederacy, located adjacent to the Museum. "I've always liked history because it's like reading a storybook," she said recently. "When I was young, I was encouraged to go to museums." These internship experiences were developed by Dr. James Jordan, head of the Sociology and
Anthropology department, after discussing her interests with her. Ms. Perini is interested in "cultural anthropology" — the study of living groups — and is considering a career in museum work. She is the first Longwood student from her department to participate in such an internship. The Museum of The Confederacy staff has been flexible in adjusting work hours that fit her schedule, she said. The Museum, which opened in 1976, is next to the White House of the Confederacy, which is closed while being restored to its wartime appearance. Ms. Perini, who is the mother of three daughters, will graduate in May. She moved to Farmville in the late 1970s, and entered Longwood in the fall of 1980. She has made the Dean's List five times, and recently was selected for the 1984 edition of Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. Valerie is a member of Alpha Lambda Delta honor society and, during her sophomore year, received the Kathleen G. Cover Award for academic excellence. On April 17 she will be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi honor society. The research Ms. Perini conducted last semester was primarily "literary" research — it included the letters of Varina Howell Davis, Jefferson Davis' wife, and the often-quoted diary of Mary Boykin Chesnut, a chronicler of wartime Richmond. This semester, she has
researched items donated to the Museum that are thought to have belonged to the Davis family. "Records such as Mrs. Davis' letters and the Chesnut diary are valuable because they flesh out the historical data and let us know how the people actually lived. In our research this semester, we're branching out — spending more time at the Virginia Historical Society and the State Library. What I'm doing now is a continuation of last semester, but the research is broader." Although her primary interests lie in the primitive or prehistoric past, Ms. Perini finds it much easier to research the events of only 120 years ago. "This era of history is very gratifying because if you look hard enough, you're going to find what you're after. The work at the Museum has been very interesting. I've learned a lot and it's been fun." Before going into museumrelated work, Ms. Perini would like to do anthropological field work. "I'd like to have actuallybeen there. I don't want someone coming in from the field in their jeans, trying to discuss things I've never personally experienced." Ms. Perini also would consider teaching; when she graduates, she will be provisionally certified to teach sociology or anthropology at the secondary level. She has applied to the University of Virginia Graduate School of Anthropology.
By W.W.EDWARDS The attempt to get college students registered to vote is gaining wide-spread support throughout the country, and the Student Government Association here at Longwood does not intend to get left out. The SGA is in the process of planning a Voter Registration drive, which they hope will inform students on how they can register, and how to vote by absentee ballot. Even though college students have often been willing participants in political demonstrations, their voting record has not always been the best. Statistics show that, for instance, in the 1982 Congressional elections, only 18.3 percent of 18-and-19 year olds voted, while only 27.2 percent of all 20- to 24-year-olds did so. Several organizations are lending their support to this nationwide movement. The United States Student Associaton is one of the main ones launching a 200,000 dollar campaign this summer to register college students in 16 states, while the Public Interests Research Group is beginning a multi-million dollar campaign to register from one to three million students. Nationwide leaders of this
movement stress the importance of a strong youth movement in elections. Beth De Grasse (of the Public Interests Research Group) has said that despite their relatively low turnout at the polls in the past, students could gain some political clout in this year's election if they can convince the news media and the candidates that they are capable of mobilizing a large number of voters. Thomas M. Blanton, of the Black Law Students Association at Howard University stressed that students would be in a better lobbying position if more office holders were elected with strong student support, so that leaders of student organizations could just "pick up the phone" when important policy votes are being cast. On the local level, the Virginia Student Association held a Fall Voter Awareness Week that disseminated voter information to nearly 10,000 students in Virginia. The SGA here hopes that their drive will be successful, as having students participate in the political process is one of the best ways to obtain those rights which students are entitled to.
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LANCER SPORTS Longwood's Kersey On Way To The NBA If one were going to write a book about Jerome Kersey's experience in the 32nd Portsmouth Invitational Tournament last week, a suitable title might be: "On The Road To The NBA With Jerome Kersey." That's right! I said NBA as in National Basketball Association. You know, Dr. J. and Moses and Magic and Kareem. Yes! We're talking about that same Jerome Kersey of Clarksville, Virginia who played basketball for Division II Ixmgwood College the past four years. What Kersey did in the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament against Division I players caught the notice of a lot of people, including Mary Blake, NBA Director of Scouting. After seeing Kersey score 18 points and grab 14 rebounds in a Friday night contest, Mr. Blake predicted the 6-7. 220-pounder would be taken in the first three rounds of the NBA Draft. "He's helped himself as much as anyone in the tournament," said Blake. He's gone from being a guy who had no chance in the eyes of many people, to being a prospect who'll be drafted in the first three rounds." Kersey scored 46 points and grabbed 38 rebounds in three tournament contests, helping his Bill I^ewis Chevrolet team reach the finals Saturday night. One of only three Division II players invited, Kersey was the top rebounder in the event. He averaged 15.3 points and 12.7 rebounds. He also showcased his allaround skills with steals, blocked shots, dunks and assists. In short, th was THE SURPRISE of the tournament, outplaying such
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heralded Division I standouts as Matt Doherty of North Carolina. Doherty was a teammate of Kersey's in games played Friday and Saturday nights. Kersey admitted being "pumped up" for his first test against Division I players. "The only place I've seen most of these guys before was on TV," said Kersey. For the record, Kersey scored 14 points and had 10 rebounds in his team's opening 107-94 win Wednesday night. Friday night, in a 119-118 overtime triumph, he had 18 points and 14 rebounds. In Saturday's 106-100 loss in the finals, Jerome had 14 points and 14 rebounds, making eight of nine free throws. He scored eight points in 39 seconds late in the contest to lead a Bill Lewis comeback. "Playing in the Portsmouth Invitational was a super experience for Jerome," said Lancer coach Cal Luther. "It was great for him to go down there and find out he could play with Division I players. He's got his foot in the door now. "Several scouts I talked to were impressed with his quickness and defensive ability. He did some things those guys (NBA scouts) are really looking for. They saw his physical skills and that he's a worker. The main criticism of Jerome would be that he wasn't in great shape after a long layoff (Longwood season ended March 2)." Kersey played center for the I^ancers this past season, but ended up at the small forward spot much of the time last week. Luther felt he adjusted pretty well to playing more on the perimeter.
LANCERS VS. TARHEELS? Longwood's Jerome Kersey jockeys for position with North Carolina's Matt Doherty in Wednesday action from the Portsmouth Invitational. Kersey and Doherty were teammates later in the week.
Lancer Netters In men's tennis action last week, Longwood beat Ferrum 8-1 Monday, lost to Hampden-Sydney 9-0 Tuesday and fell to St. Paul's 5-4 in a tough match Saturday afternoon. This week the Lancers play at Lynchburg Monday, host John Jay Thursday and Virginia Wesleyan Friday.
Taking wins for Longwood in Saturday's loss to St. Paul's were: Mark Hogge at No. 4, Tim Colyer at No. 5 and Pete Maxwell at No. 6 singles. Maxwell teamed with Darden Smith for a victory at No. 2 doubles. Longwood's record is 4-7 heading into this week.
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longwood's men's golf team will take part in the 18-hole VMI and Washington & Lee Invitational Wednesday and the Virginia Intercollegiate Championships Saturday and Sunday in action this week. The VMI and W&L Tourney was slated for last Thursday, but was rained out. Coach Steve Nelson is hoping his team will develop some consistency in the upcoming tournaments.
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LANCER SPORTS Softball Team Unbeaten Off to its best start ever, Longwood's Softball team shutout Roanoke 11-0 and James Madison 5-0 Saturday afternoon for a 4-0 early season record, Coach Nanette Fisher's team has yet to give up a run in its first four games. Longwood faces doubleheaders at James Madison Tuesday and at Mary Washington Wednesday, before returning home to host Radford Saturday at 1:00. Pitcher Betsy Armstrong tossed a one-hitter and struck out 15 batters to pace Saturday's 11-0 win over Roanoke. Junior ' transfer M. J. Campbell hurled V her second shutout of the season Saturday, beating James % Madison. Campbell has given up just three hits in 14 innings of work. Top batters for Longwood thus far have been freshman catcher Kathy Guillot with a .600 Longwood's I.ynne Gilbert rounds third base on the way to another run. Lady Lancers shut out average, Sharon Sculthorpe .333, Roanoke and James Madison. four RBI's, and Kay Aultman .333 with six runs scored. In addition to hurling four Peters and Pitzer at No. 1, Baines shutouts, Longwood pitchers Getting its spring season off on Wednesday at 3:00. nave struck out 33 batters in 26 a positive note, Longwood's Taking singles wins for and Gardner at No. 2 and Powell and Justice at No. 3. innings. Armstrong's 15 women's tennis team shut-out Longwood Friday were:
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Stephanie Peters at No. 1, Laura Baines at No. 2, Ann Pitzer at No. 3, Terri Justice at No. 4, Heather Gardner at No. 5 and Penny Powell at No. 6. Doubles winners included:
Lady Lancer Golfers Longwood's women's golf team finished 17th out of 19 predominantly Division I teams in the Peggy Kirk Bell Invitational Sunday through Tuesday in Winter Park, Florida last week. Longwood had scores of 348-350-340 for a total of 1038. South Florida won the title with a 903. Participating for Longwood
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strikeouts Saturday is a Longwood record, "The four shutouts reflect on our team defense and the strength of our pitching staff," said Ixingwood coach Nanette Fisher. "Overall, this year we're doing much better offensively and defensively."
Lacrosse Team By CINDY CORREL Longwood's lacrosse team bounced back from two losses to ^at Sweet Briar 13"n Sunday afternoon, bringing its early season mark to ** This week, tne Lady Lancers host Lynchburg Tuesday, visit Mary Washington Thursday and host Maryland Baltimore Co. Saturday, Sophomore Ail-American Sue Groff scored ei nt 8 goals and Ann Holland added three as Longwood turned back Sweet Bna r Goalie I^rraine Hall had seven saves in the first period.
LONGWOOD SOFTBALL STATISTICS RECORD:
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Christy Rymer
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2
3
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Judy White
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4
3
3
0
0
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Sharon Sculthorpe
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4
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1
0
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6
5
1
1
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MJ Campbell
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1
1
0
0
0
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Penny Gough
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2
3
2
0
1
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12
3
2
2
1
1
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2
2
0
0
0
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1
1
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0
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0
0
0
0
0
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0
0
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0
0
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32
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1
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4
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4
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