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News Briefs Nixon Meets Emperor ANCHORAGE, ALASKA President Nixon met Emperor Hirohito of Japan in Alaska when he stopped there for a plane refueling on the way to Europe last week. It marked the first time that a ruling Japanese emperor had set foot on foreign soil. Nixon and Hirohito talked for 25 minutes and exchanged statements of friendship; however, no official statements were made. Ministers Confer LONDON - The prime ministers of Britain, Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic met last week to discuss possible solutions to the Ulster crisis. It was the first time in 50 years that representatives of the three governments had met. The meetings were held in strict secrecy with no briefings given to the press between meetings. At the end of the conference, the three heads of state issued a statement which condemned violence, called for an end to the internment policy and urged a "process of political reconciliation." Exile Ends ROME -Josef Cardinal Mindszenty left the American embassy in Budapest, Hungary and flew to Rome, ending 15 years of selfimposed exile, last week. The cardinal was convicted of treason in 1949 and was sentenced to life imprisonment when he opposed the Communist takeover in Hungary. Mindszenty was released from prison by insurgents during the Hungarian uprising in 1956, but fled to the embassy and refused to leave the country until he was cleared. It is believed that he left Hungary through the inducement of church officials. Synod Opens VATICAN CITY - A dispute between Pope Paul VI and a lobby of priests and laymen seeking radical change in the Roman Catholic Church occurred soon aftSr the opening of the third World Synod of Bishops. The dispute rose over an address by the Pope warning the delegates to beware of outside pressure groups. The lobby group, Operation Synod, interpreted this as a fear tactic to induce the bishops not to agree with any strong proposals for change. Arrest Illegal SAN FRANCISTO - The 9th U. S. Court of Appeals ruled Thursday that the federal government acted illegally when it arrested Leslie Bacon to force her to testify about the bombing of the national Capitol. Miss Bacon was not charged with a crime at the time of her arrest, but was taken into custody because officials were afraid she would flee. The court stated she was denied the opportunity to appear willingly.
LONGWOOD COLLEGE, FARMVILLE, VIRGINIA OCTOBER 6, 1971
NO. 2
Frankie Brown And Dean Nuckols Attend D. C. Meeting By FRANKIE BROWN Longwood was one of some 350 colleges and universities across the nation represented at the annual conference of the Association of Student Governments in Washington, D. C, this past weekend. The national gathering was comprised of college presidents or administrators and the student government presidents. Dean Nuckols, Assistant Dean of Students, and Frankie Brown, President of Student Government, were Longwood's representatives. Old Dominion, Radford and Southwestern Community College also represented Virginia at the convention. George Romney, Secretary of HUD, Senator Hubert Humphrey, Rogers Morton, Secretary of the Interior, and Pete McCloskey, U. S. Representative, were some of the 25 speakers who gave talks with question and answer discussions. There was great diversity in the representation of the colleges present. The variation in student enrollment was one of the most marked differences. The enrollment ranged from 600 students to 45,000 students on campus. Institutions were predominately coeducational but there was a good percentage of male and female schools. The student government leaders were extremely eager to meet
one another and discuss their personal campus situations. It was remarkable how many mutual problems arose. One of the most common problems was trying to increase the percentage of students voting in campus elections. Many schools had only eight per cent voting. Student leaders were amazed at Longwood's high percentage of voting in student elections. Yet many of these schools were community colleges with no residential students. Thus Longwood's "dorm voting" could not apply. Verona Leake and Joan Putney explain the comp;exities Students were greatly concerned about student representation in Judicial Law. on college policy making committees. Most students agreed that a good percentage of student representation was needed in helping determine their college life, academically as well as socially. Extended curfews, visitation privileges and alcohol regulations were some of the more preplained, "I could tell every memBy LYNNE PIERCE dominate social problems conLast year, the judicial system ber in there not to weigh the fact cerning a majority of students. of Longwood College was under that so-and-so wouldn't answer, There will be a "follow-up" heavy criticism from many of but there might be something inconvention late- in the fall for the students. There were many side them that they can't help just the student government lead- questions posed about the pro- it ... We put 'may' in there ers. cedures and policies followed by because we don't want the person Commenting on the convention, Judicial Board. In order to an- coming in there to think that if Frankie said, "This past con- swer some of these questions and they refuse to answer it won't be ference and the one coming up to take under consideration new held against them." is a once in a lifetime oppor- ideas, a Judicial Review Comtunity to exchange ideas and sug- mittee was formed by interested Counseling Service gestions from campuses all over students. The committee, meetSteps are also being taken to the nation. No matter what prob- ing with Judicial Board mem- set up a counseling service for lem you have, someone else has it bers and Dr. Wayne Tinnell, its students who must go before the too. Hopefully, we'll be able to sponsor, agreed on some alter- board and would feel more comhelp each other." ations and to leave some policies fortable with someone with them who understood what was going unchanged. to happen. Mary Berlin, a memWritten Procedures ber of last year's review comThe major immediate change mittee, has written to several is that all of the procedures of colleges to inquire about their Judicial Board and the rights of system and intends to meet with eligible to register in their dis- the student are being written down Judicial Board later. Dr. Tintricts. To aid them in this, a list and will be made available to any nell stated that the board was of 12 areas which could be con- student who wishes to have a in favor of the service, but added sidered in deciding a student's copy. The major objective is to that it would have to be set up eligibility: (1) The students clarify questions about the board through student action. He felt plans upon graduation; (2) and to dispel the aura of mystery that a system comprised of inWhether he pays out of state tui- which many students had felt ex- terested students, who are worktion; (3) If he is already regis- isted. Joan Putney, chairman of ing on a voluntary basis and are tered in another district; (4) The Judicial Board, said, "We've familiar with college law and locality which issued his driver's written everything down so a stu- Longwood's judicial system, license; (5) Whether he owns or dent will know what's going on," could be an asset to the college. When asked if a similar prorents his own home; (6) Eco- and added that a copy of the gram could be used to provide a changes will be available from nomic selfdependence in the comprosecutor, Verona replied that any member of the board, Dr. munity; (7) Amount of freedom she was afraid it would lead to a from parental control (8) Local- Tinnell, or the Dean of Students, ity in which motor vehicle is reg- as sc^n as they are completed. "Perry Ma son-type thing," A point included in the change where the only important issue istered or licensed; (9) Place is that every student will be in- would be getting a not guilty verwhere insurance is issued from; formed of her rights and the dict instead of proving the stu(10) Bank where accounts are charges against her in writing be- dent's innocence or guilt. Joan maintained; (11) Custom of returning to parental home for va- fore she comes to trial. It is added that since the chairman cations; and (12) Relationship also important, the board feels, has no vote and presents whatthat the student knows that re- ever evidence there is against with the community. The students charged that these fusing to answer questions may or the accused, she could see no areas were not only vague but may not be considered as in- reason for involving an extra discriminatory. In his ruling, criminating evidence against her. person in the trial and risking Merhige gave registrars details Both Joan and Verona Leake, the loss of secrecy intended to on how to handle college students. board ice-chairman, stressed protect the student. Students are to be registered on a that the members would not in- Accuser Still Faceless provisional basis with their tentionally look at this as a means Most of the procedures have names on a separate list. Regis- of guilt and that it would by no remained unchanged. The board means be their only consideratrars must also ignore the rewill continue to wear robes to tion, but they could not speak for quirements of Virginia Code 24preserve an appearance of unity; the rest of the members as far 1-1 which deals with residency of however, the color has been as overcoming their human weakstudents. In this way, students ness to consider it. Joan ex(Continued on Page 8) (Continued on Page 6)
Students Given Priority In
District Registration For Voting By LYNNE PIERCE U. S. District Judge Robert R. Merhige, Jr. ruled Friday that the registration books of the state Board of Elections must be kept open until Oct. 8 for college students and that residency requirements must be waived by the registrars in entering them upon the books. The result of this ruling is that college students may register to vote in the districts where they attend school, therefore, Longwood students are eligible to register with the Prince Edward County Board of Elections. The ruling was handed down in a case involving three college students, Barbara Manard, of the University of Virginia, Philip W. Pearl, of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and William Spencer of Lynchburg College, who contended that they had been denied the right to vote in their respective college communities. They claimed that arbitrary methods of interpreting the residency laws had been used by local registrars based on the ruling handed down by Attorney General Andrew P. Miller. Miller ruled in late August that local registrars would have to determine which students are
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Qctober 6 1971
THE ROTUNDA
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Guest Commentary
The Retreat Has A Positive Function9
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A Book A Year, Part 1 "How many students use the library?" was a question 01) a survey distributed last week to students involved in the social science department here at Loitgwood. I assumed that this question meant, how many students do you feel go into the library and actually check out books. But, since the question was stated so vaguely it was successfully argued by other members of the class that the question could apply to all those students who use the restrooms of the library, the coke machine, and and even those who use the library as a short cut from Grainger to Wheeler. What this will ultimately mean, then, is when the results of the survey are returned it will be said, rather boastfully that over half, probably even three- fourths of the campus, uses the facilities of the library. For those of you who avre interested, the real question here is how many students are using the library seriously. This means not only checking out books, but using all the facilities of the library from interlibrary loan down to the card catalog. The figures from the library indicate thai on the average about 2% of the books were 'tucked out last year. That means that every student at Longwood checked out approximately one book Whv don't the students at Longwood use their library more'.' There is no one answer to the question Perhaps they don't know how to use the library, which would certainly make researching any topic awfully tedious Or, perhaps professors don't require extensive use of library resources. Even more degrading, but worthy of consideration, is that perhaps the Longwood girls are not intellectually stimulated more than once a year. Whatever the reason, when one realizes that the library is often considered the "nerve center of the school," it is very distressing to find that so few students actually take advantage of it.
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PHOTOGRAPHY Diane Weymouth
MANAGING Ethel Reiter
SPORTS Mary Frances Baldwin
BUSINESS Patricia Livcrman FEATURE Linda Vanhorn
CIRCULATION Ellen Dunn
LAY OUT Lynne Pierce
ADVERTISING Cindy Hill
ART Mary Ann Bentloy
REPORTERS Margaret Blair, Christine Shorpc, Koy Bigga, Stephanie Sivert, Belinda Brugh, Valerie Blanks, Darcy Morrison, Beth Dale, Tina Moody, Judy Thorpe, Becky Nicholson.
I was very much disturbed with the commentary in last week's Rotunda concerning the Student-Faculty Retreat. I can not understand how anyone can state "Retreat Becomes Social Function" and honestly feel that this was its only purpose. To me, it went far beyond a social gettogether. The article stated "Longwood has always prided itself in its ability to reach the students and respond to their ideas and needs." I am sure we are one of the very few schools that can be proud of the communication between students and faculty. The retreat gives the Administration, faculty and students a chance to exchange ideas about all phases of college life. The atmosphere is an informal one so that all participating have an equal chance to express their own opinion. The ideas and suggestions from the Retreat were summarized in last week's Rotunda. Dean Wells has taken immediate action on the problem concerning student advising. Each student is being reviewed to make sure that she has a faculty advisor. Also, the advisors in each department are being studied in hopes of limiting academic advising to the members of the faculty that are most qualified. The 1971 - 72catologue was revised this year to give each student a list of the required courses for each degree. The new catalogue is an advising program within itself.
The curriculum committee of the college is presently discussing the possibility of exempting a student with an "A" average from an exam. This was also one of the topics brought up at the Retreat. It may be of some interest to the student body to become aware of some of the topics discussed in the two previous retreats and of the changes that have been made. 1. Suggestion: an infirmary committee be established similar to the dining hall committee. Results: A committee has been established and is now functioning. 2. Suggestion: The necessity of I.D. cards with photographs. Results: Student, Faculty, and staff now have I.D. cards with photographs. 3. Suggestion: Make an overall study and have a student opinion poll given to ascertain student's feelings about alcohol in the dorms. Results: (A) study was made by committee; (B) students were polled and the majority favored alcohol in the dorms; (C) alcohol is now permitted in the dorms according to the Virginia State Law. This is proof that the topics discussed at the retreat are not dismissed after everyone returns to campus. I am not saying that some of these changes would not have taken place had it not been for
the retreat, but that the retreat offers an atmosphere in which the "wheel can start turning" for possible solutions. It is emphasized at Longwood that if you want to see changes and action taken on a specific probelm, then you must "go through the proper channels." The administration and faculty stress every year that they are ready to listen and consider your ideas. Longwood was privileged to have two state legislators present at the retreat. Since the legislators are responsible for making major decisions concerning Longwood and other state supported schools, it is imperative that they be aware of each school's functions. The retreat was an excellent opportunity for them to view Longwood in an illformal manner. They were able to express their opinions. I do not feel, in any way, that the presence of the legislators was intended to make the retreat "a political playground." After hearing new ideas and suggestions on various topics discussed, I left the retreat with an assured feeling that the future would unfold changes resulting from the retreat. I do not expect all of the topics to be acted upon within the next month, because any problem solved properly takes much time and consideration, but I do feel that each point will be weighed properlv Thank you, Linda Gill
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my opinion, to demonstrate a sincere effort to integrate students fully into the workings of the college. I was impressed and gratified by the students I met and by their deep interest in Longwood. The retreat was a revelation of spirit, a positive step in the clarification and solution of problems and, not least important, a "happening" at which representatives of various facets of life at Longwood met and, for the most part, meshed harmoniously. Sincerely, Cathleen Hosey English Department
Dear Editor, As a participant in the Longwood Student Government Retreat on September 10, I reacted somewhat differently than Beth Dale, whose findings were reported in a commentary titled "Retreat Becomes Social Function" (ROTUNDA, September 29). Miss Dale's criticisms may perhaps be summarized and discussed under three headings: 1. Discussion of institutional problems was too brief and empty. In regard to this statement, I will agree that it is impossible in a few hours to discuss 'Political Playground' completely the kaleidoscopic variety of collegial concerns. Dear Editor, I would like to disagree with Nevertheless, approximately two hundred interested persons did the article written by Beth Dale have an opportunity to realize about the Student-Faculty Rethe scope of the problems, for- treat. Since we were in the same mulate suggestions, and present discussion group together, I feel them directly to the adminis- some matters should be clarified. Beth is very right when she tration. 2. The presence of legislators reported that a cross-section of seemed to subordinate the legiti- students attended. This is very important in receiving ideas from mate purposes of a retreat to those of politics. As there were all sources. However, this was no legislators in my particular not a social function either in discussion group, perhaps I am purpose or in the end result. We not qualified to assert that poli- spent from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at tics was not a major factor in the Retreat with possibly an hour the retreat. I personally was and half or two hours for lunch pleased that two or three state and a break. The rest of the officials would demonstrate a time was spent in discussion and real interest in Longwood and reports. I certainly did not feel was far from disturbed by their it to be a social function since presence. It would be no more I felt it was a serious matter pertinent to say that the pres- and there was little time for ence of a parent or of members socializing. As for discussion of the topics, of the faculty, administration, and Board of Visitors turned the af- it must be noted that the disfair into an authoritarian debacle! cussion was what you as a mem3. The retreat was an attempt ber of the group made it. Our to pacify vocal students rather group, which was a cross-section than solve problems. Far from in itself, came to some basic pacifying or dismissing student suggestions. Some ideas we spent opinion, the retreat served, in quite a while on, others we did
not. We found little to discuss about some things of importance since we either decided to wait to see what would be happening when all the students returned, or, these things had already been changed. If there was anything else to be discussed the members of the group should have spoken. Afterwards all the groups assembled to report on what they had discussed and suggested. All of the reports were to be written and handed in for use by Student Government. Since I also attended the Retreat the year before, I realized that suggestions made then, of which many were important and controversial, had been acted upon and most of them incorporated. I feel that there has not been enough time to see all of the action on this Retreat. Also, how should the presence of two state legislators, who only said hello to the whole crowd, and were only in two discussion groups out of 17 groups, make a "political playground?" Certainly Beth could not feel like she was being dismissed with an "I'll call you, don't call us" when she had already been called. Also it had been emphasized what people, students or faculty, to go to, with future suggestions. It must also be noted that the suggestions made have been taken into consideration. Some have not been acted upon yet (there have only been two weeks of classes) and some have. Those that have consist of forming a Day Student Council and the lists for everyone interested in serving on a Legislative committee. If you are not satisfied completely, then go to Legislative Board meetings on Monday nights. Sincerely, Sue Bonham
October 6, 1971
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Student Exhibit Travels *
A serious tone prevails in this rehearsal for "The Tempest."
Rehearsals For 4The Tempest'
"Ethereality: A Collection of Photographs" is an exhibit by eight Longwood art students. The show consists of 56 photographs and will travel throughout Virwill be making their acting de- ginia until June, 1972. but at Longwood College. Born from a trying assignment Other members of the cast in- depicting people, campus life, reclude LarrySmith,BobWiUiams, flections, mundane objects and Charlie Bishop, Stanley Kelsey, shapes, the show is a sample of Rick Vaughn, Ed Koffenburger, work completed during the first Jeff Butler, Woody Fitzhugh, John semester that photography was Chinn, Bill Bush, Bob Shields, offered at Longwood. Scott Campbell, I. B. Dent, Carol Co-taught by Dr. Carolyn Wells Yeamans, Dianne Rourke, and and Miss Barbara Bishop, the Cindy Vaughan. course opened quite a few eyes Working diligently behind the and interests. scenes to complete the set for The Central Virginia Chapter THE TEMPEST are a group of of the Museum of Fine Arts sponhard - working, often neglected people- the members of the play production class. The students of this class, who are often using hammers and nails for the first time, always manage to produce an admirable set and they are to be commended. By YOLANDA OLD Students who have designed Longwood College is well repprogram covers for THE TEMPEST are reminded that the dead- resented in the "Virginia Pholine for submissions is October 5. tographers 1971" exhibit of the Virginia Museum in Richmond. The show opens with a reception Tuesday, Ocotber 12, and runs through November 7. Miss Barbara Bishop, associate Professor and Chairman of the Art Department, had two works accepted. "Close to Brandywine No. I" is a photograph within a photograph depicting a row of illusionistic trees. Her second entry merited one of 20 Certificates of Distinction and is entitled "Close to the Brandywine No. II." This print comprises three plexiglass panels, each silkscreened and hung in succession. Another art faculty member, Miss Elisabeth Flynn, Associate Professor of Art History, had the print, "Coffering," accepted. the Beasts and Children" This study of a coffered (decorated) ceiling combines a powerful viewpoint which surges up between two Doric columns with the detail and delicacy of the masonic sculpture. "Bessie's Friend," a photoner." They have brought him graph by Mary Ann Bently (a fame, fortune, and a storm of junior art major) was also acdivided critical opinion. Cinema cepted. This character study was observers have labeled him the represented in "Ethereality: A most controversial picture maker in history.
Enter Third Week By BELINDA BRUGH THE TEMPEST, to be presented October 21-23, is now in its third week of successful rehearsals. Assisting Dr. Patton Lockwood with his production are Kay Burcher as student director and Nell Skinner as stage manager. The large cast, which wiU include a chorus of 18 dancers, wiU be headed by Robert Mcllwaine as Prospero, Duke of Milan. Mr. Mcllwaine is a professor of English at HampdenSydney College. Portraying the major female roles are Robin Rutherford and Beverly McGill. Miss Ruthers ford, a Floridian, will play the part of Miranda, daughter of Prospero. Beverly McGill, cast as Ariel, wiU have a spritely part to perform as she will be portraying a member of the spirit world. Both Miss Rutherford and Miss McGill are freshmen and
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December. Beginning the new year, the photographs will be shown at Emory and Henry College during January. In February, William Byrd High School of Vinton wiU sponsor the collection and from there it will travel to J. E. B. Stuart High School of Falls Church. For April, the show returns to Richmond to the art education department of the city schools and in May it winds up at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville. The student photographers are Kathy Barclay, Brooke Baxter, Mary Ann Bentley, Donna Gleason, Janet Hirshman, Sharon Jefferson, Bonnie MoseleyandBuffy Winfree.
Concert Of Juniors, Sophomore Pianists Planned For Oct. 6
Exhibit In Richmond
Columbia Pictures Releases
Film By 'Controversial' Producer Columbia Pictures has recently released Stanley Kramer's film version of Glendon Swarthout's prizewinning novel, "Bless the Beasts & Children." The film deals with the personal growth and maturation of a group of six "misfit" boys. The six youths, of athletic incompetence and coming from broken or indifferent homes, are stuck in a summer camp they hate. They share an agonizing need for self-discovery which they find when they identify with a herd of "doomed" buffalo. They join together in an effort to save the buffalo herd from brutal "thinning-out" by hunters granted licenses by the state of Arizona. Kramer, producer and director of the film, often has tackled supposedly difficult subjects as in "Guess Who's Coming to Din-
sored the show at Longwood during September and hosted a reception for the student-photographers Sunday, September 19, in the library gallery. With the cooperation of Mr. T. C. Brown and the Lankford Student Union, the show is being made available to colleges and public schools in Virginia. The show opens in October in Richmond for the Art Education Services/State Board of Education. The art education services of Roanoke city public schools wiU host the exhibit in Roanoke during November; Meadowbrook High School of Chesterfield County is scheduled for the show in
In early trial showings "Bless the Beasts & Children" evoked strong reactions differing with each audience ranging from passionate feelings about gun controls to generation gaps, or to ecology and related fields. The purpose of the picture, Kramer says, is to entertain. Beyond that, however, in the words of the author, Swarthout, who also wrote "Where the Boys Are," it seems to have already joined a notable list of Kramer's pictures with something to say, this time that "all living things are kin, and that by freeing others we free ourselves."
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The Longwood College Music Department announces the presentation of its Junior and Sophomore pianists in concert. The concert will take place on Wed., Oct. 6 at 7:30 p.m. in Wygal Recital Hall. The program will feature in part, short pieces from larger works by Brahms and Chopin. Cathryn Webb and Nina Garrison will each play an Intermezzo by Brahms. Cathy Overby McCanless will present a Ballade by Brahms. Anne Lewis will play an Etude, and Deborah Arvin a Literary Magazine Nocturne, by Chopin. Accepting Work Other separate pieces, composed by Copland and Debussy, For Spring Issue will be part of the program. GYRE is the student literary Valerie Nelson Sluiter and Audpublication of Longwood College. rey Eicher will play pieces by Submissions are accepted from Copland. Pieces composed by full and part-time students, grad- Debussy will be played by Sue uate and undergraduate. Awards Satterwhite, Linda Hudson, Jacare given in recognition of the queline Rush, and Carol Rooney. highest quality submissions. Manuscripts will be returned only The most if accompanied by a self-addressed envelope. Address all corres- Meaningful Semester pondence to: The Editor, GYRE, P. 0. Box 1135, Lankford Build- you'll ever spend... ing, Longwood College,Farmville, Virginia 23901. could be the; one; on When Thot Special Event Arrives, Say It With Flowers!
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THE ROTUNDA
October 6^ 1971
Geist Continues Tradition Of Tapping By STEPHANIE SIVERT Spectacular College Circus To Be Presented Saturday - Queen Elected By Student Body Will Be Crowned. "Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. the S.T.C. gymnasium will be transformed, as if by magic, from a regular, ordinary 'gym' to a real, sure-enough Circus with side shows, freaks, animals, clowns, ring performances, circus food, trinkets, and continuous music. In fact, there will even be a ringmaster with a big silk hat. Side shows will be located both to the right and left of the ring. Among these will be found such things as ÂŤThe Chamber of Horrors,* -The Fortune Teller,' 'Bluebeard's Wives,' and 'The Snake Charmer. All offer unusual entertainment." This colorful excerpt from the December 7, 1927, edition of THE ROTUNDA announced the coming of the first full-fledged Longwood Circus, many years later to be transformed into the "Geist Festival;; and finally to evolve into what is now known as "Oktoberfest." Although the name has changed since 1927, the carnival atmosphere, the festive spirit, and the sense of cooperation found among the student body as it prepares for the annual event, has remained the same. The main changes in the event have been the recognition each year of outstanding students to headline the activities and the adoption of a German festival theme.
pus event of this sort came in 1925 in the November 3 edition of THE ROTUNDA. What is now known as "Oktoberfest" originated as a carnival held early in December in the school's gymnasium and sponsored by the Farmville Chapter of the Alumnae Association. This was to be a "repeat performance" of yet another carnival sponsored years before by the Association in which all the organizations in the school who wished, took part. It was such a success that they decided to repeat it in 1925. Little mention was made about the outcome of the 1925 carnival. It wasn't until 1927 that the Circus was recognized as a main event in the list of campus activities. Unlike today, the Circus was a one-night presentation, held in December instead of October and held inside the Gym instead of outside. One of the outstanding events of the evening was the crowning of the Queen of the Circus. Elected by the student body, her identity was not revealed until Saturday night when she made her "mysterious, attractive appearance in an unusual way suitable for a circus queen's entrance." After the circus, those who wished to dance could do so in a *'roped-off*' section of the gym. Music was furnished by the Hampden-Sydney Orchestra.
Changes Over Years In the years to follow, changes were made in carnival activities. It was not until 1935 that the Circus was first held in October. Origins In 1920's Also in the 30Âťs, responsibility The first mention of a cam- for organizing the Carnival was
assumed by members of Alpha Kappa Gamma, a national leadership fraternity on campus. In choosing students for the honored positions of Ringmaster, animal trainer, and carnival chairman, emphasis was put on selecting girls who had demonstrated intellectual ability, leadership and spirit. In the late 1940's, the carnival began to have guiding themes - "Gay Nineties," "Southern Belle," and "Mardi Gras" were just a few. The carnival was expanded to two days, a parade through Farmville was added and it was held outside except for the 15-minute skits in the auditorium. Usherettes were chosen from each of the classes in 1950, to help the Ringmaster and Barker in conducting the activities of the weekend. Geist Formed In 1966, a major revision was made in the composition of the annual festival. Newly initiated members of AKG along with Dean of Women, Ruth B. Wilson, Assistant Dean, Frances Brown, and Dr. Carolyn Wells founded an honorary campus organization, its purpose being to "recognize and encourage leadership, promote college loyalty, preserve ideals and traditions of the College and to foster high ideals of service and scholarship." This organization was Geist. Geist is the German word for spirit and imagination. It was this organization which was to assume the responsibility of the Circus now to be called the "Geist Festival." Added to the activities of the October week-
end were an art show, a water show and a hockey game. Competition between classes increased. "Mistress of Ceremonies" and "Midway Marshal" replaced the traditional titles of Ringmaster and Barker. A new theme for the annual event was announced at the Geist Festival assembly in October of 1968. Oktoberfest, a traditional German festival, was to be the new theme. Junior Dillard Vaughn was tapped as the first Festmeister and Sophomore Patricia Cloonan was the new Mittenmeister. Two usherettes from each class were also chosen. Geistmaster Named In continuation of a tradition that has become an integral part of Longwood life, 11 girls who will play a major role in Oktoberfest 1971 were recognized for their promotion of the Longwood spirit. These students include: Geistmeister for 1971-Verona Leake. Verona is a senior English major from Charlottesville. She has shown her support of the college by her participation in many campus activities. This year Verona serves as vicechairman of Judicial Board. She has also been a class officer, an orientation leader, and a Colleague as well as a member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority. Fran Morton will serve as the 1971 Festmeister. Her main duties will include acting as mistress of ceremonies for the weekend. This is the highest recognition that Geist gives a member of the Junior Class. Fran has served as co-chairman of Fresh-
man Production as wellaschairman of Sophomore Weekend. While being active in campus events, she has maintained a high academic average which made her eligible for membership in Alpha Lambda Delta, the freshman honor society. Fran, from Richmond, is a speech pathology major. Her other activities include participation in intramural sports, serving as a hall president, Colleague and orientation leader as well as being vicepresident of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority. The 1971 Mittenmeister will be Donna Hicks, a sophomore from Roanoke. Donna has shown her support of the College in many ways. Serving as Head Colleague, she worked this year with the Orientation program. She is also very active in the BSU, working with the folk group and on the Freshman Council. Donna, an attendant to the May Court last year, will supervise activities on the Midway. The position of Mittenmeister is given in recognition of a sophomore who has shown both spirit and loyalty. In addition to these three positions, Geist also tapped eight girls, one from each class, to serve as usherettes. Those chosen were: ValCallis, BobbiHope, seniors; Mary Lou Glasheen, Sandi Oliver, juniors; LindaGill, Joyce Morene, sophomores, anc Susie Beidenbender, Elvira Beverly, freshmen. Val Callis is an elementary education major from Hampton, Va. She has worked with Orientation both as a Student Assistant and an Orientation leader. (Continued on Page 6)
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Golfers Top William and Mary
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Gain IIV2 Points In Match Play The Longwood Golf Team again gy Lynch, and Margo Stoneking, showed their fine ability by de- turned in excellent scores. feating William and Mary last The tournament was played by Wednesday. The team did not let match play. In match play, the the threat of rain bother them as golfer with the lowest score wins they won the tournament 11 1/2 the hole. The match is then over points to 1/2 points. when a player has won a greater Penny Stallins played number one for the Longwood team and number of holes than there is received 2 1/2 points for Long- left to play. A golfer can rewood. Becky Bailey, Ann San- ceive a maximum of three points for her team. The golfer winning tore, and Louise Moss, Longthe most holes for the front nine wood's second, third, and fourth receives a point. The second point golfers respectfully, each defeatis awarded to the golfer winning ed their opponents and together the most holes on the back nine. added a total of 9 points to LongThe golfer winning the most holes wood's score. Even though William and Mary during her match receives a third only brought four golfers to the point. tournament, Longwood's second All the team members were exteam played a match among them- cited over their victory even selves. Each of these girls, Car- though they agreed that everyone tie Keene. Ann Weisenger, Peg- could have played better.
Practices each afternoon hope to pay off when Longwood meets William and Mary in their first season game.
Golf Team Captures Tournament Trophy Opens 1971 Season Defeating Madison Last year the Longwood College Golf Team, coached by Dr. Barbara Smith, captured the team trophy in the Virginia State Intercollegiate Golf Tournament. With the beginning of school, Longwood's Golf Team lost no time in proving that they plan to repeat this performance. Returning from that state meet to play again for Longwood this year are juniors Louise Moss, Ann Santore, and sophomore Becky Bailey. Also strengthening the team this year are seniors Cartie Keene, Ann Weisenger, and sophomore Peggy Lynch. Penny Stallins, a transfer from Ferrum
Junior College, and freshman Margo Stoneking are the two newest additions to the Longwood Golf Team. This team proved their ability by winning their first tournament against Madison College and the College of William and Mary. The tournament was held at the Lakeview Country Club in Harrisonburg. Penny Stallins, playing number one for Longwood, defeated both her opponents and received six points for the team. Playing number two for the team, Becky Bailey also won both her matches and added six more
points for Longwood. Louise Moss, Longwood's number three golfer, added five more points to the team's score. Not to be out done by her teammates, Ann Santore provided an additional four points for Longwood's team. The final score was 21 points - a definite victory for Longwood. Madison attempted to catch Longwood but came up short with only 13 points with William and Mary collecting two points. Also participating and winning their matches were Longwood's second team consisting of Cartie Keene, Peggy Lynch, and Margo Stoneking.
Jeans. Slacks. Shirts. Jackets. Socks. Western Wear. Boots. Closely guarding their opponents, Longwood's hockey team practices defensive tactics.
Intramural Tennis Begins Competition Among Classes Intramural tennis singles have lace. Graham Meldrum beat Bye begun. Rules governing these and Lisa Dixon downed Cynthia Kendrick, 8-2. Paula Williams matches are as follows: (1) Matches must be played by was defeated by Debbie Amme, the date given; (2) Each player 8-2. Juniors must provide her own balls; Diane Wey mouth beat Cindy (3) Play will be a Pro Set of 8. The winner must win eight games, Cain, 8-2 and Betty Baker beat but need not win by eight games, Bye. Carol Chory was defeated so the final score should never by Dottie Bohannon, 8-7. By Octbe more than 8-7; (4) The winner ober 5, Diane should have played must record name and score Betty Baker, with the winner playing Dottie by Ociober 12. right after the match. Some games have already been Seniors played, with the final play off Ellen Cahill defeated Bobbi games to be completed soon. Hope, while Andy Lassiter won. Freshmen Marie Ventura beat Susan Wagner 8-3. Carol Hersh stopped Lori Schaperjohn. Bev Burg beat Bye. Ellen Broderick beat Cathy Sims, 8-0, while Diane Dull downMon. thru Thurs. ed Daryle Driskill, 8-6. By October 5, Marie will have 10-11 played Carol Hersh. The winner of that game will go on to play Fri.- 7:00-9:00 Ellen Broderick, who won her game against Bev Bury, 8-0. Sat.-2:0O-3:3O Sophomores Becky Bailey defeated Ellen Sun.-7:30-9:00 Morrison, 8-0, while Barbara McMillan won over Wanda Wal-
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Aid Available On Yearly Basis To Needy Longwood Students By TINA MOODY Approximately $250,000 was furnished by state and federal programs last year as financial aid to Longwood students. This year's figures, which will be available later in the month, are expected to be about the same or a little more than before. This was explained by Mr. Gary Groneweg, Financial Aid Officer ol the college. When asked how aid is awarded Mr. Groneweg outlined his system: "Each application is reviewed and a budget is worked up for the individual. The expected family contribution, which includes amounts from the parents' incomo and the student's summer earnings, is deducted from her budget to determine her 'need figure.' Starting with sophomores, juniors, and seniors in the lowest parental income level, $0-3,000, aid is awarded in a package. The needs of freshmen in the lowest income bracket are provided for next. Then the finances of upperclassmen in the $3,000-$6,000 income bracket are taken into consideration and on to the freshmen until all funds are exhausted." The budget that is currently allowed for any Longwood student seeking financial aid totals $1,980 for the year. This includes $1,545 for tuition, room and board paid to the college, $100 for books, and $335 discretionary money for transportation, personal expenses, and entertainment. In explanation of the types of aid granted, Mr. Groneweg said, "Loans are alternated annually with unrepayable scholarships and may be combined with work on campus. In some cases a person needing a lot of money must
draw from all three of these students of lower income famisources at once." lies tend to stay closer home and Among other areas, Mr. enroll in community or junior Groneweg hires girls to work in colleges. the Campus School, the English Department, the Registrar's office, the dining hall, and the (Continued from Page 1) Library. He reports that, "So many jobs are now available that will be allowed to register for the I am able to find work for those Nov. 2 election and any others students in the higher income lev- that may arise until further litels who are seeking financial igation is concluded. The American Civil Liberties assistance." Union, which represented the stuSeveral students who worked dents, not only asked for an exas waitresses last year found they would be unable to return to their tension of the registration deadjobs this September. This was a line, but called for a panel of result of two factors according to three federal district court Mr. Groneweg. "Because of the judges to decide whether resifluctuation in incomes and in the dency requirements for students size of the freshman class there in Virginia are constitutional. is a certain variation of aid," he Merhige has asked U. S. Fourth said. "All financial aid is on a Circuit Court of Appeals Chief yearly basis; so no one can be Justice Clement Haynsworth to guaranteed the same job year appoint the three judges. Because the case origionally after year." appeared in his court, federal The other reason why some waitresses were not rehired is procedure requires that Merhige that the dining hall was over- sit on the panel. It is speculated assigned last year. Some people that the other judges will be Alwere not getting to work the bert V. Bryan, of Alexandria and twelve hour limit. This year it John P. Butzner of the Fourth was underassiped to make sure Circuit Court in Richmond. Bryan they would receive the money they was in Richmond Friday and sat were promised. Last week it was on the bench when Merhige gave determined that 20 more waitres- his ruling. If the panel rules in the stuses were needed than the 100 who dents' favor, all students who were hired. These positions have been filled from a waiting list meet state requirements will be of those next in line for aid. allowed to register in their colAt the present Longwood is un- lege communities without any arable to get more financial aid. It bitrary decisions of local regisis in an unusual position because trars. it has an increasingly high percentage of students in the $9,000$10,000 income bracket. This is (Continued from Page 4) the dividing line at which state She also served on the Film and federal aid is no longer avail- Committee as well as worked able. Instead of coming to four- with the Miss Longwood Pageyear institutions like Longwood, ant as a committee chairman. Recently, she was elected senior representative to Legislative Board. Another well-known figure about Longwood is Bobbi Hope. Through constant participation in class and color activities, Bobbi Association of Broadcasters'will has shown her concern for Longgive the campus a license. wood. She has served as ChairThe station will be student man of May Day activities and of operated by a radio organiza- the Playgirl Forum presented tion which will serve the broad- during Orientation Week. She is a casting needs of the station as physical education major and has the Longwood Players do for the actively supported the AA. Bobbi, production of plays throughout who lives in Richmond, has also the year. The station will prob- served as class party chairman. ably be budgeted by student acMary Lou Glasheen, an active tivity fees. junior from Hampton, is a matheThe operating times have not matics major. Mary Lou holds yet been decided. It was first the position of recording secrethought that the station would tary to Legislative Board as well broadcast from early in the af- as acting as a Resident Counseternoon until 11 p.m. Now the lor. She has also served as secprevalent thought is to let the retary of the Colleagues and has students decidebyaquestionaire. been a class officer for two years, Dr. Lock wood of the Speech and Mary Lou is a member of Sigma Drama department said that the Kappa Sorority. All of these girls should help college wants someone in the department to take full responsi- to make Oktoberfest an enjoyable bility of faculty advisor to the weekend for everyone. Joyce Morene, a music major, station. At one time, joining with the is a sophomore from Hopewell. Hampden-Sydney station that is She has been a freshman repforming was considered. Unfor- resentative to Judicial Board, a tunately Hampden-Sydney has a Colleague and a member of the stereo transmitter while we are Freshman Commission, and Cononly equipped as a monophonic cert Choir. Linda Gill is a sophomore from station. The tower required to transmit sterophonically would Clarksville majoring in elemenalso be expensive and require the tary education. She has taken part purchasing of land for both sta- in May Day and Oktoberfest skits, tions to receive equally good re- and Freshman Production. She has also acted as freshman class ception. The FM station will be a first president and a Colleague. in radio broadcasting at lx)ngSusie Biederbender, a freshwood. It will provide an outlet man, is a math major from for student opinion, campus in- Franklin. Elvira Beverley, majoring in formation and listening pleasure for the students, provided by eh pathology, is a fresl iirkeville. their peers.
Longwood Plans For Radio
Broadcasting System In 72 By CHRISTINE SHARPE A radio station at Longwood! Although it is not yet a reality, the speech and drama department are tentatively planning to begin broadcasting in September of 1972. The KM station will be an educational station as required by the FCC and the National Association of Broadcasters. Broadcasting will be in a five to six mile radius including the Farmville community and HampdenSydney College. The college station will be a clearing board for information. One regulation placed on this by tin FCC is the prohibition of certain topics, such as birth control and the advocation of drug abuse. Telephone lines will connect the station with the auditoriums, the Gold Room, and other areas on campus. This will allow more flexibility for students by giving them on the spot campus news. Instructors will also be able to make tapes to be played on the air. Music, news, and educational material will all be played. The station should fulfill Dr. Willett's if communicating among all factors of the college community. Located on the third floor of Jarman, the monophonic station is equiped to bfl used only ot ing a transmitter to operate, riic license for the station must still be applied for. The financing for one full year of broad. must be g ,i before thi
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OzAnd Family Seek Recognition From LC Publications Board BY LINDA McMORROW OZ, the magazine published last year by Family, is trying to obtain official recognition as a student publication from the Publications Board of Longwood College. Family is a group of Longwood and Hampden-Sydney students who joined together last year with the idea of creating a publication which would combine the features of a newspaper and a literary magazine. It was to serve as a source for student participation and expression outside of the recognized campus publications. The first issue of OZ appeared last spring and featured stories, poems and opinion articles. It was sold for ten cents or a copy could be obtained by trading an item of comparable value, such as pencils or paper. Enough copies were sold to accomplish Family's aim of "breaking even" and paying the printer. Since that time. Family has had itself VIRGINIA NATIONAL BANK Farmville, Va. Two Convenient Locations â&#x20AC;˘ Longwood Office Across from Farmville Shopping Center â&#x20AC;˘ Main Office Corner of Third & Main Streets We Welcome Student Accounts
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incorporated as a non-profit organization; therefore, selling OZ for a profit would be illegal. Advertising and a minimum charge per issue will cover the cost of publishing. O Z was distributed on the Longwood campus last year through special permission granted by the Publications Board. In seeking to become a campus organization, this permission would not only be unnecessary, but Family feels it would stimulate student support and contributions. Family wants OZ's base to be at Longwood because the bulk of student participation will come from there; however, the magazine will be open to Hampden-Sydney and students there will be encouraged to contribute their work. A further objective for OZ is to get as many students involved on a voluntary basis as possible. When asked if they felt OZ would compete with the Gyre or Rotunda, Family replied that besides art, literature and news, personal interviews on interesting topics would also be included. They added that the staff has also enlisted the help of professional writers and photographers in contributing work. Although OZ will be Family's main concern, they have planned other activities which they would also like to see take place this year. Included in these projects would be rock concerts, chartered trips to areas of interest, a kite flying contest, a free computer dating service and lectures by outside speakers on topics that students would indicate an interest in. Family hopes to use OZ in prom ting these activities, but stresses that they can only be accomplished through the joint cooperation of the community and college.
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Colleges In The News Fraternity Dispute CHARLOTTESVILLE - The Afro-American Student Association at the University of Virginia has requested a public apology from Kappa Sigma fraternity because one of the brothers allegedly asked eleven black students to leave an open rush party. The black students claim they were dancing when Phil Cocke pushed them aside and asked them to leave. Cocke left and returned a few minutes later, they said, with the doorman, who then ordered them to leave. Cocke claims that the students were dancing in front of the band and he asked them to spread out to make room for others. He also said he waited outside while the doorman talked to them and, while he could not remember ever asking them to leave, the doorman may have. At the end of the week, action against the fraternity was being considered by both the Student Council and the Inter-fraternity Council. Election Change LYNCHBURG - The Sun Dial, the newspaper at Randolph-Macon Woman's College, has come out in opposition to the manner in which officers for the freshman class is elected. The paper feels too much pressure is placed on the newly arrived girl who is elected class president and that she cannot be expected to do the job required of her well. Instead, the paper has proposed the creation of a Freshman Board to handle the duties for the first year. The freshmen would elect representatives from their dorms in proportion to their number in the whole class. The board would name a chairman and then each board member would have a specific duty to perform. Freeze Violated BOONE, NORTH CAROLINA The Student Judiciary at Appalachian State University has filed a complaint with the Office of Emergency Preparedness charging that the university has violated the President's wage - price freeze by raising the parking fees on campus. The increase amounted to six dollars more for students and a new two dollar fee for faculty members. The measure was passed last May; however, the judiciary officials claim that the first cars were not registered until September 8, which was after the President's starting point of August 15. The university claims that information they received from the Cost of Living Council permits the increase, but, if the case is ruled against it, the university will be forced to refund the money.
Transcendental Meditation
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Group Speaks On October 11 BY VALERIE BLANKS A new concept of meditation, called Transcendental Meditation (TM) is spreading in use over the U. S. as more and more people discover its value. Meditators of TM say this technique "unfolds a person's full mental potential and in turn brings greater clarity and peace of mind." On October 11 at 7:30, a couple, trained in teaching TM, will be in the ABC Room of Lankford to present an introduction of TM to any interested students and faculty members. TM is an ancient technique used in India, which Maharishi Mahesh Yogi introduced to the Western World twelve years ago. He has since organized the Students' International MeditationSociety (SIMS), for spreading TM. This nonprofit educational organization has chapters on over 500 campuses in the U.S. Presently, there are about 100,000 mediators in the U. S. and 300,000 in the world. SIMS describes Transcendental Meditation in this way: "TM is a natural technique which allows the conscious mind to experience increasingly more subtle states of thought until the source of thought, the unlimited reservoir of energy and creative
intelligence is reached. This simple practice expands the capacity of the conscious mind and a man is able to use his full potential in all fields of thought and action." Larry and Linnea Ward well, the trained "initiators" of TM from Charlottesville, who will speak on this technique, stressed that "it is not a religious philosophy with a set of beliefs and moral codes but a simple and easy technique for expanding the conscious capacity of the mind." Larry said that "the normal person uses only 10-15% of his mental potential, and that TM helps him tap this reservoir of creativity and intelligence." Besides the mental changes brought about, according to scientific investigation of this state, changes occur in the body which correspond to this refined mental activity. The inference drawn from this research done by Dr. Robert K. Wallace, of the dept. of physiology at the University of Calif., is that the body gains a profoundly deep state of rest, while the mind is fully awake and able to respond to stimuli. Those practicing the technique report that the resulting deep rest provides a basis for increased energy and effectiveness in daily activity.
"William Tatham"Speech Topic For Dr. Herman Friis, Oct. 11 By VALERIE BLANKS The Institute of Southern Culture is a program set up at Longwood to promote the study of traditional aspects of Southern civilization. Its overall theme for 1971-72 is The South; Land, Man And Culture. Dr. Herman R. Friis, the first speaker for the season, will present his talk on Oct. 11 in Jeffers. In explaining the purpose of the Institute of Southern Culture, Mrs. Jo Sneller, chairman of the faculty committee for the Institute, said, "We want to give the students a feel for real scholarship." The Institute, established at Longwood in 1956, is currently sponsoring a series of lectures by visiting scholars. "Traditionally," Mrs. Sneller continued, "scholars have worked long periods of time studying a person or a subject area and then written papers that are carefully documented. Later, at a given time and a given place, they have presented their papers for interested persons to hear and comment upon." "The people hearing the scholar speak benefit from this method because the speaker puts
Review Committee WILLIAMS BURG - A new Publications Council has been established under the order of President Thomas A. Graves, Jr., of the College of William and Mary. The duties of this council will be to supervise financial affairs of the publications and the college radio station, WCWM, and to set standards for "editorial freedom of expression" and "responsible journalism." Besides appointing editors and managers, the council has the power of review and to take disciplinary action. The new council arose out of suggestions made by a special committee set up to investigate the Flat Hat, the college paper, after obscenity charges were leveled against it.
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forth ideas that are challenging or exciting to them. After the speaker has concluded his talk, these persons have an opportunity to question the speaker's ideas." "By attending such a lecture the student not only learns something new himself, but also contributes his support in a very concrete way to the whole scholarly effort," Mrs. Sneller said. Dr. Herman R. Friis, Director, Center for Polar Archives, National Archives and Records Center, will discuss his topic, "William Tatham: A unique and little-known Southern personality in the early history of U. S. geography -1769 -1819." on Oct. 11 at 7:30 p.m. in Bedford Auditorium. Dr. Friis has spent many years studying the life of William Tatham, which involved trying "to trace by bus, car, train, and on foot" Tahtam's many travels.
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Victorians Institute To Center Around Dickens On October 23 BY VALERIE BLANKS The Victorians Institute, made up of educators, writers, and others interested in Victorian literature and related subjects, will hold its second annual meeting on Saturday, October 23. The day-long meeting will be held in the ABC Room of Lankford Student Building, and its program will center around Dickens. The Victorians Institute was established last year when Dr. Rosemary Sprague, professor of English at Longwood, with other Victorian scholars formed the group which "brought together faculty members and students from colleges in Virginia, North Carolina, and the Washington area interested in the Victorian Period." The success of the Institute last year encouraged the group to hold another meeting this year for the purpose of forming a permanent Institute. The program this year will consist of four Victorian scholars, three speaking in the morning and one in the afternoon, presenting papers which they have written after much study and research. Interested listeners may absorb these ideas, thus increasing their knowledge, or share their own ideas on the subject with the group in a discussion and question period which will follow the papers. All faculty members, Longwood The Little Shop That Has Everything"
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and Hampden-Sydney students, as well as the general public are invited free of charge to attend. But a Registration fee of $3.00 must be paid by October 16 if plans are made to attend the luncheon sponsored by the Institute. Lise Worthington, a student attending last year's Institute said, "On the whole, the speakers were both entertaining and informative. The Institute was tellectually stimulating and shouldn't be missed this year."
More Construction Underway For New Utility Buildings BY STEPHANIE SIVERT Construction is scheduled to begin this month on a new maintenance and warehouse building to be located at the corner of South Street and Redford near Curry Dormitory. The purpose of the building is to provide modern working facilities for campus tradesmen and adequate storage space for college maintenance equipment and tools. At the present time, much of the maintenance and shop department is located in the laundry building. An important part of the now building will be an automotive maintenance shop staffed with an experienced mechanic. With this new shop, equipped with a pump and tank, the College will be able to service its own state vehicles instead of having to rely on the State Highway Department as it does now. In addition, a parking area will be provided for state cars at the new building, allowing parking spaces now occupied by the cars at the Lankford parking lot to be used for student parking. It is predicted that the new maintenance building, which will cost approximately $440,000, will be completed and ready for use late next spring.
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Judicial System (Continued from Page 1) changed to blue in order to alleviate the severe appearance some students had complained of. They will also continue their policy of having the student remain in the infirmary overnight if her trial is not completed in one sitting. This is done in order to make it easier for the student to endure whatever tension may arise from the trial. The student is allowed to have one or two friends with her, and, in cases where it seems advisable, the Dean of Students may give her permission to spend the night on her own hall. The most controversial point brought up last year has not been altered. The Judicial Board will still maintain a policy where the accuser does not have to face the accused unless she wishes to. Dr. Tinnell felt this was important in order to protect the accuser from harassment by other students. He said he knew of cases where a student, who others suspected of turning in a friend, had been intimidated to the point of
that students should familiarize themselves with the information on Judicial Board contained in the handbook; then, if there are any questions, any member of the board or Dr. Tinnell would try to answer them or refer the student to someone who could. Verona said she was "very happy to see what we have now as compared with the past" because it not only clarifies ambiguous points, but protects the accused and the board. Dr. Tinnell summarized the results of last year's review and the feelings of Judicial Board: "The main outcome of all the material last year was to set down the procedures that we follow, so that there wouldn't be so much mystery involved with our action and also to set down the rights of an accused student In writing ... We received some very constructive ideas and will always be open to further ideas from the students."
Richmond Symphony Season Opens Oct. 25 With Houtmann By LYNNE PIERCE The Richmond Symphony Orchestra will open its 15th season on October 25 with its new musical director, Jacques Houtmann, conducting an all-orchestra concert. Houtmann succeeded Edgar Shenkman, who had directed the orchestra for 14 years and was the only conductor they had ever known. He came to Richmond from a position as the conductor of the Rhones-Alpes Symphony of Lyons in France. Houtmann has served as a guest conductor on three continents, always receiving critical acclaim, and served for a year under Leonard Bernstein. The season will feature two series which will present guest artists. The Matinee Series will consist of three Sunday afternoon concerts on December 12, March 5 and April 9 and will feature
Robert Shaw, Mrs. Linwood Holton and Armando Ghitalla. The Monday evening series will feature six concerts on October 25, November 22, January 17, February 14, March 27 and April 24. Sergrei Luca, Masuko Ushioda, Berry Tuckwell, Misha Dichter and Florence Robertson will per form for this series. Robert Shaw will be a guest conductor and will not only conduct the symphony, but also a chorus of 200 local voices in Beethoven's "Missa Solemnis." Mrs. Linwood Holton, the wife of Virginia's governor, will narrate Prokofieff's "Peter and the Wolf on March 5. The performances of Misha Dichter and Masuko Ushioda are
expected to highlight the Monday series. Dichter will be a piano soloist on March 27. Though only 25, he has attracted international attention since he took first place at the Third International Tchaikoosky Piano Competition in 1966 as the United States' representative. Miss Ushioda is a violin soloist who appeared with the symphony last year. She also won in her field in the Tchaikoosky Competition in 1966 and since has traveled all over the world as a guest performer. Of the other performers included, Luca will be a violin soloist, Tuckwell and Ghitalla are french horn and trumpet soloists, respectively, and Mrs. Robertson will play piano.
phiTft f£m VsTudenl^st^dl Art and Psychology Departments point when she said, "If everybody had to face the person they're turning in, a lot wouldn't do it." As far as affecting the future of the honor system, Dr. Tinnell added, "I could cite you instances where this confrontation has been made a part of the honor system and it's fallen apart over several years."
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By VALERIE BLANKS Violette stated she likes to make Among the new professors add- batiks and woven wall hangings. ed to Longwood's faculty this year She also said she "likes Longare an Art Professor.MissMar- wood's students, its talented Art garet Violette, and a Psychology faculty, and new Art facilities." professor, Mr. Edward Smith. Mr. Edward D. Smith is a new Questions Welcome Both professors are currently member of the Psychology faculty Joan and Verona emphasized working on and hope to soon earn this year. The courses he is their Doctorate degrees. teaching include Developmental, The Art Department has added Educational, and Experimental a new member to its faculty, Miss Psychology. Sororities Begin Margaret Vilette. Miss Violette Mr. Smith is a native of Cleveteaches Ceramics and Art for land, Ohio. After obtaining his Informal Rush Elementary Majors. Bachelor of Arts degree at HeiAlthough she was born in New delberg College in Tiffin, Ohio, With Coke Parties York, Miss Violette has lived he earned his Master's degree at Longwood's eleven sororities most of her life in Miami, Flori- the University of Hawaii in Honowill have the first Coke Parties da. She earned her Bachelor and luly. He then spent two years teachfrom 7-10 p.m., October 7. They Master degrees at Florida State University in Tallahassee. ing at Frederick Community Colwill be held in the chapter rooms Miss Violette taught nine years lege in Portsmouth, followed by which are found in Stubbs and Curry. The nine sororities lo- in Miami and one year at Madi- two years at Kent State working cated inStubbsare: second floor— son before coming to Longwood. on his Doctorate. Now4 while Zeta Tau Alpha, Sigma Sigma At present, she's working on her teaching Mr. Smith is working Sigma, Alpha Phi; third floor - Phi), which she hopes to receive on his dissertation which he hopes Alpha Gamma Delta, Alpha Sig- from Pennsylvania State Univer- to finish by December or Janusity by this winter. ary. ma Alpha, Alpha Sigma Tau; Besides teaching art, Miss fourth floor - Sigma Kappa, KapEDITOR'S NOTE: This is the pa Delta, Phi Mu. Delta Zeta is first article in a series on new on the second floor of Curry and faculty members. Classified Ads Alpha Delta Pi is on the third. These parties are designed to give students the opportunity to WANTED-DISTRIBUTORS FOR get to know members in each of HEROS CHIROPODY SPONGE the sororities before rush, Instant relief from corns, calwhich begins on November 29 louses or rough skin. Sell inand lasts until December 13. stant relief. Sponges sold on reThey are very informal get to- sults or money back. Send $2.00 gether with no planned activity. for sample sponge and complete HIGH HOTEL A girl may only visit for 30 information. Order sponge on Our RATES IN minutes at a time in any one Money Back Guarantee. chapter room, after which she NEW YORK CITY MARILYN DISTRIBUTORS Stay at the world-famous must wait 30 minutes before she 2909 Gibbons Ave. Hotel Roosevelt for |ust can return to that room. Baltimore, Md. 21214 A DAY SlNGLt Attending the Coke Parties $15.00 Double does not obligate one to go through $ 3.00 for 3rd person in room formal rush. In the same manner, HELP WANTED-Spare time or Columbus Day Rntni now all girls planning to rush do not full time opportunity. Earn as for a gala 3 Day Holiday wt*k«nd. have to go to these parties. They much as $27.00 per thousand and Get into it on the East Side, simply enable the Greeks and up thru mail service, addressing the best location in the city. perspective rushees to meet and and/or stuffing envelopes. HandYou're within walking distance share a few cokes! of famous shops, boutiques, written or typed. Guaranteed popular East Side pubs, the money making deal. Send $2.00 UN., the Mam Library, Muscash or m. o. for complete ineums and those great little res Classified Ads structions and list of firms using taurants from every country in the world. these services to ... C and S Company, Dept. 971, P. O. Box HELP WANTED 522, Harrah, Okla. 73045 OVERSEAS JOBS - Australia, Europe, S. America, Africa, etc. Welcome Longwood HOTEL Students all professions and ocStudents For reservations call FREE cupations $700 to $3000 monthly. 800 522 6449 New York State Stop By and Visit Expenses paid, overtime, sight800 221 2690 All other States seeing. Free information. Write Madison Avenue & 45th Street SCHEMBER'S New York. NY. 10017 OVERSEAS RESEARCH BUREAU A REALTY HOTEL FASHION FABRICS Box 5591 -DSD 92105
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