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Delta Sigma Pi Makes a Clean Sweep at Regional Conference "So many of our students were Longwood College's chapter of conference, also went to chapter, plus three faculty attended the able to attend because of the Delta Sigma Pi, national Longwood. Twenty-nine of the 35 members, support of the Department of professional business fraternity, student members of Longwood's conference. made a clean sweep of the top awards at the South Central Regional Conference this past weekend in Roanoke. The Longwood chapter received the "Most Improved Chapter in the Nation" award, the "Most Improved Chapter in the Region" award, and the Monroe T. Landruth Award recognizing the chapter that is closest to "the ideal."
Longwood's chapter of Delta Sigma Pi is only five years old. It was chartered in April of 1981. Three years ago, the chapter almost lost its charter because it was not meeting fraternity standards. "We have made a remarkable turnaround," said Kelley Noe, chapter president. "The regional and national people know about Longwood now. And we'll be there, competing, next year at the national conference in New Orleans."
Kristine Harbour, adviser to the Longwood chapter, was named Most Outstanding Adviser in the region. Mrs. Harbour is a member of Longwood's business faculty. The Ix)ngwood chapter also received Honor Roll certification for attaining a maximum of 100,000 chapter efficiency points. Only 14 of the 165 chapters in the nation achieved Honor Roll recognition. The region's Travel Award, recognizing the chapter with most members attending the
Business and Economics," Mrs. Harbour said. "The department provided partial funding for students' expenses in Roanoke."
Seated (from left): Sharon Mullinax, Laverne Taylor, Kelley Noe (president) and Pixie Kinzle. Standing (from left): Eric Pittman, Tim Tabler, Chris Conway, Kristine Harbour (adviser) and Matt Church.
The South Central Region of Delta Sigma Pi includes colleges and universities in Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee. "Many of the chapters in our region are located at large universities," Mrs. Harbour noted. "We are proud to have won over such competition."
The Southside Virginia Literacy Network In the best educated country in the world, there are some 60 million people who cannot read and fill in a job application. In the age of computers and space rockets, millions of Americans cannot read the morning newspaper. In Virginia, one of every five adults is functionally illiterate. That means they cannot read and write well enough to cope with the demands of the modern world. The state spends millions of dollars each year to help the illiterate. Educators, social workers, employment counselors, court officials, and community service organizations in Southside Virginia run head-on into the reality of illiteracy at every turn. Now, through the Southside Virginia Literacy Network, they plan to make a united stand to meet the challenge.
The Literacy Network is "a collective effort" that involves school systems, social service agencies, and volunteers in 11 counties and the city of South Boston, plus longwood College and Southside Virginia Community College <SVCC). The idea for the Literacy Network was "hatched" by Ix)ngwood president Dr. Janet Greenwood; Dr. Vera Williams, head of the college's department of education, special education, and social work; and Dr. Patricia Lust, dean of continuing studies at Ixmgwood. The concept was discussed at the May meeting of Longwood's Superintendents' Network and "met with favorable response," Lust said. "We then schedule a meeting here at IxÂťngwood that was well attended by representatives of the public school systems, SVCC, and area
social service and volunteer organizations," she said. A 13-member leadership group was selected to develop a working plan for the Literacy Network. Members of the group are collecting data on populations and educational levels in the 11county area and have compiled a "digest" of literacy programs already in progress "We don't have complete information yet on the dimensions of the illiteracy problem in Southside Virginia," said Martha Hall, longwood's representative to the Network. "We do know that, according to the 1980 census, a staggering 59.9 percent of those over 25 in the 11county area did not complete high school." She added that a high school diploma "does not necessarily indicate the level of skills a person has, so the census figures
do not fully reveal the problem." The first goal of the Literacy Network is "advocacy," Hall said. "We need to focus publicattention on the problem of illiteracy and emphasize the relationship between literacy and economic growth for our area." The Network is initiating a local media campaign, to coincide with state and national television specials to be aired in September and October. "We are asking radio stations and newspapers in our communities to help us spread the word that illiteracy is a tough problem, right here at home, but that together we can do something about it." Hall said. Plans are being made for a conference on literacy, with Mrs. Gerald Balies as the keynote speaker. The illiterate person lacks
"basic survival skills." Ha): The Virginia Literacy I defines a functional illiterate one who "cannot read a higl sign, cannot read a ballot read prescription din cannot read a menu, ca out an application, cannot labels on food, cannot w check, and cannot ie newspaper or magazine The Southside Virgl Literacy Network area inch the counties of \ Appomattox, Buckinghi Brunswick, Chariot Cumberland, Halif. Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, Nottoway and Prince Edward, plus the city of South Boftfl Members of the Network's leadership group are: Adriei.:iÂŤ Jackson, Piedmont chapter of Literacy Volunteers of Ame. Theresa Clark, South Central (Continued on Page 5)
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
"Here we go again..." That's the way I had initially intended this editorial to begin — so I went with it anyway. However, the body of this piece has changed from the original subject of the fights that occur between the Hampden-Sydney males and our own to something a little more noteworthy and far more serious. That subject is domestic violence. Why do I want to talk about domestic violence? Well, the first of three reasons is because I don't think it gets talked about enough. (For example, one in every five women involved in an intimate relationship with a man is beaten repeatedly by that man. "Virginians Against Domestic Violence" newsletter, August 12, 1986.) The second reason is because starting next Monday (October 6), a local organization called DAY (Domestic Assistance for You) is sponsoring a "Domestic Violence Awareness Week" that runs until October 12. The theme for this year's event is "Love Should Not Hurt." During this week, various activities will take place to make people more aware of the fact that domestic violence does occur all around us — spouse abuse, child abuse, etc. One of these activities will be held next Tuesday night (October 7) at 6:30 p.m. in the Red, White and Green rooms and all Longwood students are encouraged to attend. This event will be a movie and panel discussion held by various persons active in this campaign and will feature a special guest — a woman who was-is the victim of spouse abuse. The final reason I want to talk about this issue is because running an organization like DAY takes people who care enough to help and money to keep things going. "The Rotunda" is doing its part by asking local businesses for a tax deductible contribution of $25 to help raise money. In return, they will receive a business card sized ad in next week's "Rotunda". Students, faculty and administration members are also encouraged to make contributions. All participants will also be rewarded with space in the newspaper. I know that the support is out there. I saw donations being made to restore one of America's great symbols of freedom — the Statue of Liberty. Now I'm asking you to invest in another great institution — the family. BHB To the Editor:
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Dear Dr. Greenwood, I am sick about the unspeakable "quote" in the Hampden-Sydney student newspaper about a Longwood (or, rather, the) Longwood girl. I apologize to you and to all who are members of the Longwood community. You can be sure that I shall act to assure that such things do not happen again. I hope you will remember that the sentiment expressed is not only profoundly unworthy of this College, but that it is a sentiment shared by no one whom I know of beside the "author." It is my responsibility, however, as president, and I ask you to forgive me for this failure in its exercise. Josiah Bunting III Pres. Hampden-Sydney
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Printed in last week's issue of the newspaper there was a joke about the sexual practices (or lack thereof) of HampdenSydney "men". The implication was that I .on gwood women follow Hampden-Sydney guys around after they use them but toilet bowls don't. Are we supposed to infer from this statement that the seemingly well-educated men at Hampden-Sydney use women as they do toilets? In an appeal for common sense, where is the dignity, not to mention logic in that rationale? Does the freshmen orientation booklet on etiquette also include proper bedside manner as well? Is this before or after getting wasted? Perhaps you "men" are fooling yourselves about the level of a woman's intellect, her wants and her needs. You pride Ladies and Gentlemen: Among my colleagues out here yourselves as "experts" in those at Hampden-Sydney I pass for an areas. unreconstructed adolescent. I As you pick up your forks and suppose that puts me in the best knives according to the etiquette possible place to know just how guide, perhaps you should pick up dumb, just how cruel adolescents and look more closely at the can be to each other. So maybe, highly emphasized honor code before the inevitable howls of booklet as well. There are execration ring down this latest statements included about lying and silliest episode in the and cheating. These offenses are Longwood-Hampden-Sydney serious and subject to dismissal. lovehate thing, ycu will let me Should not these ethics be say this, not on behalf of any included in your private lives — agency or for any constituency, in the end you will be the ones to just for me: I'm sorry. I wish it be dismissed. A liar or a cheater hadn't happened. I hope it doesn't has no one to reproach but himself. (In the spirit of equality again. Alan Farrell the above statement is Professor of French generalized and we use "him" in a neutral sense.) In closing there is the reminder that as Hampden-Sydney is an institution for higher learning so To The Editor: As the saying goes, "better late is Longwood. The standards for your newspaper are running neck than never." In the case of the "unspeakable quotation," I'm and neck with that of a bathroom wall — zero to nil. Let's keep it not sure if this holds true. clean boys — your toilets may Isn't it strange that the apology take your crap, but Longwood from the Editor in Chief of the women won't. "Welcome to the Hampden-Sydney Tiger came real world." more than a week after it was printed — and just as The Rotunda was going to press with To the Editor: their response to the quotation? Is the Rotunda legally or How did Maloney allow this to be morally obligated to accept printed? Is he really the editor? advertising that subverts the Doesn't he know what is going aims and values of the college into his newspaper? and encourages students Strike one up for the scumflagrantly to violate the honor sucking preppie southern boys code? for the really know how to Ellery Sedgwick maintain "happy and peaceful Asst. Prof., English relations." We knew this would happen again, but boys, so soon? Editor's Note: Marna Bunger You are absolutely right, sir. The ad has been pulled. .... .1 It l
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From Chairman Mrto's China to Southside Virginia It's a long way, figuratively speaking, from Chairman Mao's China to Southside Virginia and Mo-Xi Mi couldn't be happier. Mi, who is from the People's Republic of China, is a graduate student and research assistant at Ixmgwood College. He can put behind him the persecution his family suffered during the 10year cultural revolution, the communist government's former dogmatism, and the overpopulation and poverty oif the world's most populous country. "I like a small school like IiOngwood," he said recently. "I can make friends, exchange information, discuss ideas. I find people here very kind and friendly. And the teachers have been very helpful." Mo-Xi is Chinese from Moses — he is a third-generation Christian — and his last name is pronounced "me." Mi, a 34-year-old bachelor, arrived in the United States June 7. Last year, he received a B.A. degree in English literature from East China Normal University in Shanghai. He wrote to Longwood after seeing one of the college's catalogs in the university library. 'When I finished my undergraduate program, I thought it would be good to go to an English-speaking country and learn to write and speak (English) better," he said. He plans to obtain a master's in English and work as an interpreter-translator, which he did in China. He is taking two English courses this semester and doing research for faculty members of the English, Philosophy and Modern languages department. Mi grew up in Shanghai, Chinas biggest city (12 million people) and leading port. His father is a retired hospital pharmacist. Mi's family suffered during the brutal, purge-filled cultural revolution from 1966 to 1976, probably because his parents and both sets of grandparents are Christians. China officially is an atheist state. The major religions are Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism. During the cultural revolution, family members were insulted on the street by neighbors. His grandmother, who had owned land before the communist takeover, was forced to work as a laborer. Members of the Red Guards, a heavily indoctrinated police force, went to their house to see if they had any gold or religious books, which were forbidden at the time.
Mi knew people who were jailed and even executed. Some people committed suicide after being harassed continually by the Red Guards, which have since been disbanded. In 1966, when Mi was 14, all schools in China were closed. He stayed home the first two years, then went to work at various jobs — he was a mechanic, an
The revolution was an attempt "to oppose pragmatism and bureaucratic power and instruct a new generation in revolutionary principles," according to the 1966 World Almanac. Mao's widow and three radical allies — the "gang of four" — were later sentenced to life imprisonment for their role in the revolution's excesses.
interested in math, "but I have always read novels. I started studying English by myself after the schools were closed." At the university, Mi read such British writers as Shakespeare, Chaucer and John Milton, and American writers Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and Edgar Allan Poe. One aspect of American culture took some adjustment, recalled Mi with a smile. "I had a hard time at first getting used to American food. For example, at every meal you Americans eat bread and butter, which was new to me. In China, we eat just rice and vegetables and some shrimp. But now I'm getting used to your food. Not only do I get used to it, but I like it. I like sandwiches, hot dogs, everything." Mi speaks English fluently but with an accent. "English is no problem to me." He added, however, that Americans are difficult to understand when they use slang. He also reads
Japanese and some German but doesn't speak either language. Young people in China are interested in American culture, and the government — which once condemned Western culture as decadent — is tolerant of that, said Mi. "Recently there have been good relations between the two countries," he said, citing a trip U.S. Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger made to China this spring. More and more Americans are traveling to China, he noted. "Ten years after Mao Tsetung's death," said U.S. News & World Report, "his successors have committed a billion Chinese to a new revolution. Domestic reforms range from unprecedented touches of personal freedom to experiments with capitalism." Mi, a slightly built man whose conversation often is animated, already thinks of himself as an American. "I regard myself as an American. People here like me, and Hike them."
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MO-XI MI assembler, and a machineoperator. Schools didn't reopen until 1978, and some are still closed, he said. Mi called the cultural revolution "terrible, a disaster, a catastrophe. Nobody liked the cultural revolution, especially young people . . .Chairman Mao was a great and wise person. But after the liberation, he did a bad job. He was evil. He was like Satan. A lot of people suffered under his leadership." Mao-Tse-tung ruled China with an iron fist from 1949 until his death in 1976. "During his cultural revolution, tens of thousands were executed," said a recent issue of U.S. News & World Report. "Millions of the best and brightest — a whole intellectual generation — were exiled to rural labor brigades. Doctors sweated in rice paddies, poets mucked out cesspools."
Before the cultural revolution, said Mi, "there was no freedom at all. Following the revolution, there was more freedom. But we still have a long way to go. I like my country but I also like America very' much." Mi was the first person in his family to come to the U.S. "At first, my parents were worried about some things. But now, they realize that I'm grown up. And, also, I traveled much in China when I worked as an interpretertranslator for the technical department." Students in China have to pay for their elementary and secondary education, but college is mostly free. College students pay only for textbooks and meals; tuition and housing are free. Only about five percent of students who apply to a college are accepted, he said. In high school, Mi was
By DAVE LARSON Longwood Rugby Club started their season off on Sept. 13 in Richmond against T.C. Williams Law School. Longwood came out on top 30-0. This victory marked the first time I-ongwood has ever won a season opener. The next game was played at home against a tough VA Beach men's club. Longwood played an excellent game. At the half Ixmgwood had held the VA Beach Club to a 0-0 tie. Longwood went into the second half with a very positive attitude and desire to win. The attitude and desire, however, was not enough. The men's club wore down the Ix)ngwood Club with about 20 minutes to go in the game. The final outcome was 19-0, VA Beach. Longwood traveled to Washington, D.C. this past weekend to play Catholic U. With no idea how the Catholic team plays, Longwood went into the game with a very optimistic attitude. By the end of the first half I.ongwood had racked up 19 unanswered points. The Longwood team went back out in
the second half and scored another 24 pts. to Catholic's 3. The final score of the game was 43-3. Dave Grant started out the scoring for I.ongwood and by the end of the game, T-Rhea, Will Randalls, Tim Seymour, Dave Larson, James (Duck) Jackson and Billy Sturgill all had scored tries for longwood. Tim Seymour added a 3 pt. drop kick and a few point conversions after tries, to wrap up the scoring. This was a very impressive win for I/mgwood and they're looking forward to a season filled with victories. Also enjoying a victory was Lcngwood's B-side over Catholic U. The final score was 7-4. Brian liming scored a 3 pt. penalty kick and Tony Lindsay scored a try to add up the points for Longwood. The next game will be this weekend against Washington and tee away. If anyone will be in the vicinity they are encouraged to attend. The next home game will be Oct. 11 against ODU. Everyone come out and support the team.
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Literacy Network Cont. (Continued from Page 1) Private Industries Council; Nancy Iverson, Prince Edward County schools; Charles Miller, Farmville Baptist Church; Linda Sheffield, SVCC; "Gabie" Walker, division of adult education and training services of the State Department of Education. Also, Ken Pridgen, Dept. of Rehabilitative Services; Tyra Bowman, Crossroads Services; Belinda Craig, Lunenburg County department of social services; Braxton Apperson, Buckingham County department of social services; Mr. and Mrs. Robert McWilliams, Appomattox Baptist Association; and Martha Hall, member of Ixmgwood's English faculty. During September, the following television specials on
illiteracy are scheduled: a documentary entitled "At A Loss For Words: Illiterate in America" on ABC at 10 p.m. Wednesday, September 3; a multi-part "Special Assignment" report on ABC World News Tonight during the week of September 8-12; and "A Chance to Learn" on WCVE (PBS) at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, September 17. In October, the PBS stations in Virginia will broadcast the 43part GED series produced by Kentucky Educational Television. WCVE also will telecast "Project Second Chance," a documentary on the problem of high school dropouts, during October. The dates of these programs will be announced soon. Fresh back from Santa Monica - (1st row) Noah Wood, (2nd row) Alicia Ashton, JoJo Kutz, Tracla Craig, Deb Amos, (3rd row) Bob Smith, Kathy Hedden, David Buchanan, DeDe McWilliams, and Mike Clements.
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By CATHY GAUGHRAN The Military Science Department has gotten off to a strong start this semester. There are two reasons for this success: The military science IV Cadets' completion of Advanced Camp, and the arrival of three new and energetic Cadre members. Fourteen MS IV's spent six weeks this summer at Fort Bragg, N.C. attending Advanced Camp. Upon returning to school, they were promoted to Cadet Officer Grades as follows: Kimbra Patterson became Cadet Lieutenant Colonel, Kate Scanlon, John Wright, Don Strickland, and Billy Howard became Cadet Majors, Alicia Ashton, Scott Estes, Fred Grant, Paul Griffin, Mike Hamady, Randy Hart, Bill Hedge, Ted Treece, and Kevin Wilkins became Cadet Captains, and Bobby Arnold became Cadet Sergeant Major. Three of these cadets also attended Jump School at either Fort Braff NC or Fort Benning, GA. These cadets are Kim Patterson, Don Strickland, and Scott Estes. Two of the cadets, Fred Grant and Kim Patterson were stationed with regular army units for three weeks with the Cadet Troop leader Training Program, where they were able to work with second lieutenants in daily routines. Due to excellent performance at camp and outstanding academic records, Kim Patterson, Katie Scanlon, John Wright and Don Strickland were bestowed with the title of Distinguished Military Students, an honor enjoyed by very few
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'Morris Site Could Have Been Agricultural Village9 Students Find The Buckingham County site that Longwood College archeology students began excavating last summer has proven to be a good "find" in itself. Students in Longwood's Summer Field School in Archeology have found more artifacts, recovered more pottery fragments and the fragments have various design motifs, and are locating artifacts in a more
to R. T. Morris, Jr., a retired farmer. "We believe the Morris Site was a settled agricultural village, whereas our other sites were transitory base camps dating from the Archaic Period - 8,000 or 9,000 years before the present — right down to modern times," Jordan said. "This site was probably used during the Archaic Period, but the bulk of the artifacts are from 2,000 years
Carole Metz and Janet Wiggins concentrated area than at any of the former sites they have dug since the first field school started work in 1980. "We have lucked or researched our way into a good site," said Dr. James Jordan, field school director. Field school students started digging at the Morris site last year, when they worked for 11 weeks. The Morris Site is located a mile off Route 612, not far from Holliday Lake. The site, which is 21 miles from the Longwood campus, is part of land belonging
before the present or more recent. It was not on the outskirts but was 'downtown,' so to speak. People stayed here generations after generations, raising families." This year's field school should yield even more artifacts than last year's, said Jordan. "Last summer we spent considerable time trying to figure where to dig. We found 1,761 artifacts last year. I expect that we'll find more than 2,0000 artifacts this year." Each summer two five-week field school sessions are held. The
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second session began July 14. Students in Anthropology 595 — the advanced course for those taking part in their second "dig" — have to complete independent projects. Both courses, 495 and 595, are worth six credits. An area in the middle of the excavation site apparently was a trash pit. "We think it was a trash pit because we're finding small pieces of charcoal and a lot of organic matter," said student Dave Grant. "You usually find flakes of lithic material, which is debris from the manufacture of stone tools. Like this one, the pits were usually circular and had a diameter of about 3^ feet. The two biggest shards (fragments) of pottery that we've found have come out of this pit." It also may have been a burial site, said student Julie Gorniak. "We haven't found any bones, but the soil discoloration indicates this may have been used for burial," she said. "It appears that bones had been there in a pile, which is called a 'disarticulated burial.' Of course, it could have been a stack of animal bones. A soil sample from the pit will be tested for calcium content." Gorniak showed two matching pieces of hardened, orange-tinted clay that were found in the trash pit-burial site. "This is 'Prince George Roughened Pottery' and it dates to 1,700 years before the present. It could have been a 'grave good' or part of a vessel." Jordan thinks the excavation site was a living area and that Indians grew their crops closer to the Appomattox River, which is I only 125 yards away. Asked what they may have grown, he said, "Probably the trilogy of com, pumpkins and beans, because that's what Indians in this area grew. But that's just a guess." Many pottery shards have been found at the Morris Site and the shards have various design motifs, said Jordan. "All different kinds of vessels are represented. They tinkered with pottery, perfecting it over time." Interestingly, the students are using a modem device to learn about prehistoric man. A flotation device — consisting of a plastic tub, a hose and an engine with two pumps — enables them to retrieve tiny artifacts such as shell and bone artifacts that normally would be lost, Gorniak said. It was purchased from a New Jersey company that specializes in archeology equipment. "The pumps pull water from the river up here to the tub," explained Gorniak, who operated the device for the first session. "The larger artifacts remain on the screen here and the smaller
ones go through a hole into a cotton bag." Last year, a flotation device was made from an oil drum, but it wasn't as effective as the new device, said Gorniak. Items recovered by the flotation device — plant remains, parts of roots, seeds, a bug wing, small pieces of charcoal — will be tested by the state Division of Mineral Resources and Economic Development in
sites, one of which is a few miles east of the Morris Site off Route 636. The wooded site features a low rectangular wall, made of dirt and rocks, that is about 600 feet long and 20 to 30 rock piles just outside the wall. The site's function is unknown, but it is thought that it was used for ritual or ceremonial purposes. "The site has been a mystery so far," said Tom Richards, who dug there this summer and in the
Denise Rast and Barbara Sollenberger Charlottesville. "If the phosphorus levels are high, that means humans inhabited the area," Gorniak said. The largest pottery shard found this summer, which measures about three inches by four inches, contains horizontal markings inside and outside and on the rim. "This could be from a large vessel often buried along with the human burial," said Barbara Solenberger. A projectile point found this year dates the site at least 6,000 years before the present. Field school students have taken turns excavating two other
spring. "We haven't found any artifacts, which is consistent with what we've read about similar mound sites in Alabama and Kentucky. At ceremonial sites, all mundane materials had been taken away." At the other site, on the Dan River near Turbeville in Halifax County, a "celt" — a sharpened stone tool used for cutting — and a hoe blade were found. Both sites probably will be excavated again next year in conjunction with the field school. "What we're always trying to discover is: what would it be like to have been prehistoric?" said Jordan.
SAM Wants You!f In 1972, the followers of Frederick W. Taylor (the father of "scientific managements") together with a group of collegues, founded SAM — the Society for Advancement of Management. SAM's early professional managers recognized the need to develop future manager, and hence, the year 1932 witnessed the birth of the first SAM collegiate chapter. Today SAM boasts many senior chapters composed of practicing management professionals worldwide — as well as 160 highly successful campus chapters which prepare their student
members for top management roles in every field. As a SAM member, you will receive the following: — Quarterly issues of SAM ADVANCED MANAGEMENT JOURNAL — Certificate of Membership — Membership card — Invitations to INTERNATIONAL and REGIONAL CONFERENCES where you can meet with professionals and other student members For a membership application or for further information, please contact Harsh Luthar in 105 Hiner.
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Lady Goflers Take Another Tournament
Winning tournaments is getting to become a habit for Longwood's talented women's golf team. Sunday, the Lady Lancers clipped host James Madison by Rankin took a lead pass from six strokes to win the James Erick Karn and got off the shot at Madison Invitational for the third about the same time the keeper year in a row. ran into him. The ball rolled into Even more impressive is the the net as both players lay on the fact that it was the fourth straight ground. tournament title for Longwood Starting forward Mark Kremen dating back to spring, 1986. Coach who had been out with a sprained Barbara Smith's squad finished ankle, has been diagnosed as up last spring with victories in the William & Mary and Perm State Invitationals and won the
Fifth Shutout Longwood's soccer team notched its fifth shutout of the season Saturday with a 1-0 win at Guilford, but the injuries are beginning to mount for coach Rich Posipanko's 14 ranked team. The Lancers will take a 6-0-1 mark into Saturday's game at Lynchburg, ranked seventh in Division III last week. The Hornets, historically a Division III powerhouse, could provide Longwood with its toughest test of the season. "It will be Parent's Weekend at Lynchburg," said Posipanko, "so, they'll probably have a big crowd on hand. There's no question it will be a tough game for us, particularly with all the injuries we've had." Freshman Chuck Rankin is the latest to join the ranks of the injured. Rakin scored the winning goal with eight minutes left at Guilford Saturday, but was taken out by the Quaker goalkeeper. The first-year back suffered a broken ankle. He had a cast applied Saturday night and is out for the season. Braswell, the Guilford keeper, reportedly suffered a broken leg in the collision. Posipanko was upset at the rough tactics employed by Guilford and poor field conditions. The Quakers had upset Division I Wake Forest at home earlier this season. "It looked to me like their keeper didn't even try for the ball," said the Longwood coach. "He just tried to knock Chuck out of the play. Chuck made a great play to score, but it's too bad he had to get injured to do it."
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Longwood Invitational two weeks ago. Longwood shot 320-324-644 to best second place Madison (332318-650) and 11 other Division I teams. The 36-hole tournament was played at Spotswood Country Club in Harrisonburg, a par-73, 6,100 yard layout. Lancer leader Tina Barrett came within a playoff of taking first place out of over 70 golfers. Barrett tied Appalachian State's Angie Ridgeway for the top spot as both players shot 75-77-152. Ridgeway, however, took the
crown when she beat Barrett on the second hole of a playoff. Longwood junior Marcia Melone also played well with a 77-80-157 for fifth place. Freshman Ashley Warren playing as an individual, finished in a five-way tie for 12th place with an 84-60-164. Tammy Lohren shot 82-84-166 to tie for 18th. Leigh Russell carded an 86-63-169 and Gretchen Pugh shot 88-68-176. Next up for Longwood is the Duke Invitational October 10-12 in Durham, North Carolina.
Women's Volleyball; Frustrated But Learning
Eric Kara trying to keep injury free.
having a stress fracture in his foot. Kremen, a vital cog in the Longwood attack, had seven assists in the first three games of the season. He may now be out for the year, however, and could be red-shirted. Starter Shawn McArdle and reserve Bill Moore remain on the sidelines indefinitely with knee injuries. "We're still okay because of our depth, but if we have any more serious injuries it will really hurt," said Posipanko.
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By RICK RIVERA Longwood's women's volleyball team participated in the Liberty Open Volleyball Tournament last weekend. According to coach Linda Elliott it was a frustrating but educational experience. The Lady Lancers travel to Virginia Union Tuesday for a 7:00 contest and then to Mary Washington the following Tuesday (7:00) before coming home to host the Cindy Smith Invitational October 11. During the weekend's action the Lady Lancers could only muster one win versus five defeats. Despite the losses, coach Linda Elliott left the tournament feeling like she accomplished something. Longwood finished the two-day event with an overall
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Staci Dillon had another good night serving as well as setting the ball. According to Elliott, lunette Ezell was the most consistent player during the tournament. Joanna Marquez again fulfilled her role as a utility player filling in several positions during the day. Stephanie Coukos was sidelined midway through the tourney with a sprained ankle but is expected to return to action this week. Overall the Lady Lancers were not guilty of laying down but were guilty of trying to do too much. As Elliott put it "The team gave a 110 per cent effort physically but only 70 per cent mentally and momentum is captured throught the mental aspect."
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record of 6-10. At times during the tournament Elliott did not recognize her own team. In five of the six matches the Lady Lancer grabbed a first game win, but could not keep the momentum throughout the match. "They seemed to fall apart during the second and third games," stated Elliott. After a very relaxed first game the Lady Spikers played not to lose instead of applying the pressure. Despite the disappointing weekend, Longwood had several outstanding players. Perhaps the two most impressive were Kris Meyer and Annette Easterling. Although they did not have great statistics, these two were in the thick of the action, playing team volleyball.
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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1986
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Field Hockey Splits Two Finnie said her team was frustrated by Saturday's loss. "We seem to be having a problem early in most games," said the coach. "Duke got its goal only 2:25 into the game. We shut them out after that." Statistically the game was close. The Lady Blue Devils outshot the home team 17-16 and had 5 goalie saves to Longwood's 6. Freshmen Laura Felch and Terri Pugh were responsible for half of Longwood's output in an 80 shellacking of Bridgewater . ' Tuesday. Patty Boyle, another UiAiuet (right) controls the ball against Duke Saturday, as Kris freshman, passed her way to a feaney (center) lends support (Currie photo) "ew s^001 record wlh four assists. By KIRK BARNES The defense played a tough The defense stole the ball at Longwood's steadily improving game Saturday, while the offense will and kept the visiting team field hockey team split two had its troubles. Margie Kemen pinned in its half of the field much games at home last week to move was the defensive player of the of the game. its record to 5-3. The Lady game with 18 interceptions- Members of the Longwood stickers will try to boost their tackles. Claye Conkwright had junior varsity team got in some valuable playing time. record when Randolph-Macon 21. comes to town Thursday for a "The offense was not cutting Statistical leaders for the 5-3 make-up game starting at 4:00 towards the ball and we did not Lady Lancers are freshmen and Maryland Baltimore County get into the game early," said Laura Goetz and Liz Johnson in visits Saturday for a 2:00 Finnie. The loss marks the first goals with eight and four, confrontation. time this season Longwood has respectively. Conkwright has a The Iiady Lancers completely been shutout. Finnie explained, whopping 121 interceptionsdestroyed Bridgewater Tuesday "There was no real offensive tackles in eight games. Coach Finnie has been pleased 11-0. Saturday coach Sue Finnie's involvement in the second half, with the progress of this young team came up on the short end of the ball just went back and but enthusiastic team. a 1-0 score against Duke. forth."
CHUCK RANKIN Chuck Rankin may not get the chance to play another soccer game for Longwood this season, but the 5-7, 155-pound freshman went out with a bang Saturday in a 1-0 win over Guilford. Rankin scored the winning goal with eight minutes left to keep Longwood (6-0-1) unbeaten, but he suffered a broken ankle on the play. Rankin has been named Longwood College Player of the Week for his performance. Player of the Week is chosen by the Longwood sports information office.
A reserve back who had played in all seven of nationally-ranked Longwood's games this season, Rankin took a pass from Erick Karn in front of the Quaker goal. As he booted in the winning shot, the Guilford keeper crashed into him and both players went down. Rankin suffered a broken ankle while the Guilford goalkeeper reportedly suffered a broken leg. Called "Slugo" by his teammates, Rankin is a healthfitness major and perhaps the best-conditioned athlete on the Lancer team. "Chuck came through with a great play for us Saturday," said coach Rich Posipanko. "I'm just sorry he had to get injured in the process. He had been doing a real good job for us off the bench, but it looks like he's probably lost for the season. We'll miss him." Longwood was ranked 14th in the national Division II poll last week. Rankin is a graduate of Upper Dublin High School in Maple Glen. He earned second team AllStar and first team All-league honors and was captain of the Upper Dublin team.
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